Hix/Hicks Goochland Court Records; Wills 1728-1785
HICKS FAMILY; WHITLOW FAMILY; WILLIS FAMILY
[St. James Parish; Tuckahoe Creek area]
[These court records were prepared by Mrs. Doloxes Crumrine Rutherford. Some wills added. Not completely edited!! Here are some families:]
1. Samuel Hicks/Diana Willis (brother Robert Willis) family: David (moved c. 1750 settles in Watauga Co.), Goulder, Absalom (moved to Granville Co.), Samuel Hicks, Jr.; Henry m. Zeney (Teney, Elizabeth, Betty) Willis; Diana Hix m. Nathaniel Whitlow; Agnes Hix m Jacob Woodall.
Samuel Hicks Jr. m. 1st Elizabeth Woodlock then m. Francis Wyatt children: Sgt. David Hix m. Mary Johnson in 1763 d. 1832; Francis Hicks m. John Tatom (Tatum); Absalom m [ ]; Willis Hicks (1738 - ) Wyatt Hicks (1745 - November 7, 1820); Diana
2. Marmaduke Hix (no will) m. Agnes; son Marmaduke and daughter (unknown).
3. Nathaniel Hix (d. 1735 see will) m. Rebecca (Rebeckah) family: Archibald (Archer Arch'd); Elce (Elsie); Amos; Sarah; Stephen and Edith [Nathaniel is attributed to John Hix/Sarah Preston line which is undocumented]
4. Daniel Hix (d. 1735 see will) m Joan family: Lucy Hix (b. 1722 d. 1769) m. Thomas Tillman, Sr. in 1739; Winnifred (b. 1729) m James Bates in 1746 in Goochland; [Daniel is said to be son of Robert Hix/Katherine Ragsdale union of 1701. Children of Farrar (surety at 1701 wedding) are in Goochland. If Daniel is Robert's son Robert and Nathaniel are brothers. ]
5. John Hix m. Elizabeth (d. 1748, see will) family: David; Thomas Jolly; grandson James Johnson Hix [Gideon Hix]
6. John Hicks m. Mary [?] (d. 1772 see will) family: Meshack Hicks m. Ann Dawson 1765 then Elizabeth Moreland- 1787 in Goochland; David; William m. Elizabeth Harris 1778; Shadrach [Shadrack]; John (Jr.) m. Catey (Katy) Herndon (d. of John) 1795; Moses m. Elizabeth Johnson- 1786; Harris; Susannah Adams; Carry (Cary m. Clark); Mary; Davis.
Other families:
1. Harris Family- There are several Harris-Hicks unions, Absalom (Samuel's son) m. Mary Harris. John and Mary's son William m. Elizabeth Harris. Kennedy says: Sherwood Harris, Sr. is one of the ancestors of the Hicks and Kennedy families. He lived in Goochland County, Virginia but may have been born in Hanover (formerly New Kent) County, Virginia. Sherwood Harris, Sr. was a first cousin of the Robert Harris who was a member of the Virginia House of Burgess from Hanover Co. On October 21, 1756 he sold a tract of land located in Goochland County, Virginia. Sherwood Harris, Sr. was probably born between 1715 and 1718. Mr. Odom believes that he was married twice, the second time to Jane, last name unknown. His will was dated June 15, 1763 and proved during the August court term in Granville Co. NC. In the will he mentioned his wife Jane, along with his six children: Sherwood, Jr., Sarah, John, Elizabeth, Ann and Mary Hicks/Hix. He also mentioned his son-in-law, Absalom Hicks. The executors of Sherwood Harris, Sr.'s will were his wife, Jane Harris, and his brother, Robert Harris, Sr.
GOOCHLAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA COURT RECORDS
COURT RECORD BOOK 1 (1728-1730) - searched page-by-page
Pg. 30: Marmaduke Hix pd. 30 lbs. tobacco for being a wit. for Joseph Bradley against Frederick Cox. John Man and Thos. Dawson also pd as wits, for Joseph Bradley. (Sept. Ct. 1728)
Marmaduke Hix pd. 30# tobacco as a wit. for John Taylor against John Saunders. Amey Low also pd. as wits, for Taylor. Bartholomew Stoveall and John Snugs (? - Scruggs) pd. as wits, for Saunders. (Sept. Ct. 1728)
Pg. 34 County Levy Ct - 18 Sept 1728 (gives lists of amts. owed various persons so that taxes to cover these can "be levied to pay them). Included is Marmarduke Hix - pd. 200 # tobacco for 1 wolf's head. (Sept. Ct. 1728)
Pg. 78 Marmaduke Hix, pit. vs. William Sallee - "case continued at Pit's cost" - doesn't say what about. (Mar. Ct. 1728/9)
Pg. 258 Marmaduke Hix and Wm. Moss acknowledge a deed from them to Nicholas Cox. Agnes, wf. of Hix and Elizabeth, wf. of Moss are examined by the ct. and relinquish their dower rts, in the land. (June Ct. 1730)"
Marmaduke Hix acknowledges a deed to Wm. Moss. Hix's wife, Agnes relinquishes her dower rts. (same ct.)
Pg. 97: Daniel Hix's negro girl named Fanny, adjudged by the ct. to be 12 yrs. SldL (May Ct. 1729)
Pg. 102: Marmaduke Hix vs. Wm. Sallee. "Nonsuit". (May Ct. 1729)
COURT ORDER BK. 2 (1730-1731) searched page-by-page
Pp. 2-3: Marmaduke Hix appointed surveyor of a road. (July Ct. 1730)
Pg. 24 Daniel Hix acknowledges a deed to James Holman. Hix's wife Joan relinquishes her dower rts. in the land. (Aug, Ct. 1730)
Daniel Hix acknowledges a deed to Geo. Thompson, Hix's wife Joan relinquishes her dower rts. in the land. (Aug. Ct. 1730)
Daniel Hix acknowledges a deed to (torn) (but has to be Thos. Goolsby per deed records). Hix's wf. Joan relinquishes her dower rts. (Aug. Ct. 1730)
Pg. 64: Marmaduke Hix, assignee of Wm, Mayo vs. John Tabor and Bartholomew Stovall plt. won because defts. didn't show, but defts. have until next ct. to make a plea before judgement is awarded pit.. (Dec Ct, 1730)
Pg. 76: Above case continued. The defts. plead that they owe nothing. (Feb. Ct. 1730)
Pg. 81: Richard Parker, George Stoveall, Luke Wiles, and Wm. Mosely (or any three of them appointed by the ct, to appraise the estate of John Burgamy. (Mar. Ct. 1730)
Pg. 184: Robert Willis asks to be allowed the funeral charges of Edward Williams. James Holman ordered to pay out of the estate L.2.6. 31/2 with costs, (Sept. Ct. 1731)
Pg. 193: "Ordered that Mamaduke Hix deliver unto the Church Wardens of St, James Parish, James Lee orphan to be bound by them according to law." (Sept. Ct. 1731)
Pg. 156: Marmaduke Hax pd, for 7 days attendance as a wit. for John Taylor (deft.) in case with Richard Moseley, pit. (July Ct. 1731)
Pg. 127: Daniell Hix appointed surveyor of a road from Burk Branch to the county bridge. (June Ct. 1731)
Pg. 111: Case from Pg. 64 continued. Continued to next ct.. (May Ct. 1731) (NOTEJ A reference to Wm. Willis was put in the margin - between Pp. 156-161) (I did not copy this—merely noted it.)
COURT RECORD BK. 3 (1731-1735) searched page-by-page.
Pg, 26: Wm, Randolph, Rich'd Randolph, John Randolph, John Fleming, executor's of the estate of Thos. Randolph, dec'd vs. Marmaduke Hix (deft.) - "Trespass on the Case". Defendant didn't come to ct. He is summoned to the next ct. and if he fails to appear, the pits, win the case. (Dec. Ct. 1731)
Pg, 37: Major Willis swears that Samuel Butler died intestate. Letters of Administration are issued to Willis - Anthony Hoggatt gives security with Willis, Ct, appoints Rich'd Wade, Isaac Robinson, Samuel Hix, said Robt. Cawthorn to appraise the estate. (Feb, Ct, 1731/2)
Pg. 50: Case from Pg. 26 continued. Cont'd to next ct.. (Mar, Ct. 1731/2)
Pg. 59: Thomas Moss vs. Marmaduke Hix, Anne David, Thomas Turpin, John Robinson, and James Taylor, Defts; didn't come to ct.c Ordered to appear at next ct. or lose the case. Case against Taylor discontinued. (Mar. Ct. 1731/2) (WM. WILLIS entry - between pp. 59-67)
Pg. 67: Major Willis presents the inventory of the estate of Samuel Butler. ([May Ct. 1732)
Pp. 71: 73, 74; Marmaduke Hix on juries. (May Ct, 1732)
75, 77
Pg. 74: Randolph vs. Hix - cont'd from Pg. 50. (May Ct., 1732)
Pg. 96; Randolph vs. Hix - cont'd from Pg, Jk and before - "trespass on the case". Deft, confesses judgement to the plts. for L4.13.2. Ct, orders him to pay this and ct, costs0 (Aug. Ct. 1732)
Pp. 115-116: Moss ix, etc.. Cont'd from Pg. 59 - "In Chancery", More time granted complainant to consider deft's answer,
(Sept. Ct. 1732)
Pg. 118i Co. Levy Ct. pays Marmaduke Hix for 1 wolve's head - 200# tobacco.
Pg, 127: Jacob Winfrey appointed surveyor of a road in the place of Marmaduke Hix, (Jan. Ct. 1732/3)
Pg. 143: Moss vs. Hix, etc. - case cont'd from Pg. 115-116 and before. All defts. answered the charges except Hix. Attachment is issued against "the body of Marmaduke Hix" to appear at the next ct. to answer the charges. (Mar. Ct. 1732/3)
Pg. 155: John Twitty vs. Marmaduke Hix - "On Petition". Pit. won 37 shillings and 11 pence and ct, costs and lawyer's fees. (Mar, Ct. 1732/3)
Pg. 157: Francis Epes vs. Marmaduke Hix - "On Petition Y," Case dismissed. (Mar. Ct. 1732/3)
Pg. 174: Epes vso Hix - cont'd from Pg. 157. Mix made no legal objection so the pit. won 32 shillings and costs and lawyer's fees. (Apr. Ct. 1732/3)
Pg. 179: Moss vs. Hix - cont'd from Pg. 143 and before. Pits, given more time. (May Ct. 1732/3)
Pg. 198: Thos. Moss, administrator of John Griffin vs. Hix, etc. - cont'd from Pg. 179 and before. "In Chancery". Cont'd to next ct. (June Ct. 1732/3)
Pg. 206: Wm. Mayo vs. Marmaduke Hix - doesn't say what about. Hix confesses judgement to Mayo for L4.12.3 with interest at 60 per annum from 13 Apr 1730 Ct. rules for the pit, - pit, stays judgement until the last day of May next. (Aug. Ct. 1733)
Pg. 221: Middleton Shaw swears that Nicholas Nicholas died intestate. Shaw given Letters of Administration. Stephen Hughes acts as security for Shaw, Ct. appoints appraisers; Joseph Watkins, Joseph Farrar, Strangeman Hutchins, Samuel Hix. (Jan. Ct. 1733/4)
Pg. 223: Middleton Shaw present inventory of the above estate. (Feb. Ct, 1733/4)
Pg, 224: Moss vso Hix, etc. - cont'd from Pg, 206 and before. Case dismissed, complainant not prosecuting. (Feb. Ct. 1733/4)
Pg. 226: Anthony Hoggatt, Joseph Dabbs prove a deed of lease from Samuel Hix to John Col viii, Middleton Shaw, and Nicholas Nicholas,, (Mar. Ct. 1733/1734)
Pg. 252: Nathaniel Hix exempted from county levies in the future. (May Ct. 1733/1734)
Pg. 272: Marmaduke Hix and wf. Agnes acknowledge a deed to John Twitty, (June Ct. 1733/1734)
Pg. 273: Nicholas Cox [Cockes] appointed surveyor of a road in place of Jacob Winfrey and Marmaduke Hix. (June Ct. 1734)
Pg. 354: Will of Nathaniel Hix presented by the executrix, Rebecca Hix. Proved by the oaths of James Holman and Charles Jordan (witnesses thereto), (May Ct. 1735)
[Goochland County, Virginia, Will Book 2, Page 89; Written: November 26, 1728; Recorded: May 20, 1735
Will of Nathaniel Hix
In the name of God amen I Nathaniel Hix of Goochland County and St. James Parish being sick & weak of body but of perfect sense and memory thanks be given to Almighty God for the same and calling into mind that we must yield unto death whensoever it shall pleas[e] God to call, do constitute and appoint this my land will and testament. I give and bequeath my Soul unto almighty God my Saveir [sic] and Redeemer to have forgiveness of all my sins and comitt [sic] my body to the Earth to be buried in such decent and Cristan [sic] manner as my Executors shall think fit and as for my Estate I will and bequeath as follows:
I give and bequest all my land unto my oldest son Arc[bd?} Hix after his mother’s decease.
I give five shilins [sic] current money to every won [sic] of my children Elce [?}. An. Amos. Sarah. Stephen & Edath [?]
I give and bequeath unto my well beloved wife Rebeckor [sic] Hix all the remaining parts of my Estate in ginarall [sic] to her disposal. I conestete [?] and apint [sic] my well beloved wife Rebecker Hix my hole [?] and sole Executrix of his my last will and testam’t _____
Witness whereof I have set my hand and seall this 26 day of November Ano dom. 1728.
his Nathaniel Hix [seal] mark
Teste James Holman Charles Jordan his Edward M More [?] mark
At a court held for Goochland County May 20th 1735. This will was proved by the oaths of James Holman & Charles Jordan two of the witnesses hereto & was admitted to record.]
Pg. 376: Will of Daniel Hix presented by James Holman, the executor. Proved by the oaths of John Williams and Henry Holman, witnesses thereto. (July Ct. 1735)
[Will of Daniel Hix, Goochland Deed Book #2, Page 111
In the Name of God Amen. I Danie Hix being very sick & weak of body but in perfect mind and memory thanks be to Almight God. I do apoint this my last will & Testment first I give & bequeath my Soul to God that gave it in sure & & certain hope of a Glorious Resurection through the merits of Jesus Christ next I give my body to be decently inter'd at the discretion of my Exect.
Item I leave all my moveable Estate to my well-beloved wife Joan Hix at her discretion and at her disposall during her widowhood but in case she should marry then to be equally divided between her my well-beloved wife and my two well beloved daghters Lucy Hix & Winefred Hix.
Item. I leave my two negroes Bobb & Allice to my said well beloved wife to be kept at her discretion during her widowhood but
in case she my said wife should marry or dye then I give and bequeath my negro girl called Allice & her issue if ever she has any to my oldest daughter Lucy Hix to her & the heirs of her body lawfully begotten . . . wife and in the same manner I Give and bequeath my negro man called Bob to my youngest daughter Winefred Hix to her and the heirs of her body lawfully begotten.
Item. I give to and bequeath to my well-beloved Cousen Archer [Archibald] Hix my whole set of Troopers Arms.
Item. I give and bequeath to my oldest daughter Lucy Hix my plantation whereon I now live and such part of the land adjoyning to it lying between Tuckahoe & my Spring Branch running up the Spring Branch to the Spring from thence to the head of the Cottonpatch Branch and so down the sd. Branch to my line which part of my land and Plantation I do give to my said daughter to her & her heirs forever.
Item. I Give & bequeath to my sd. daughter Lucy Hix one hundred & fifty acres of land on the Deer point (?) Branch to her and her heirs forever.
Item. I Give & bequeath to my youngest daughter Winefred Hix the remaining part of my land I now live on and all the appertenances thereunto belonging to her and heirs for ever and in case both should dye without Issue then all my land to fall to Archer [Archibald] Hix.
Item. I do apoint my well-beloved wife Joan Hix sole Executrix of this my last will & Testament during her life and in case she my said wife should dye before my sd. daughters should marry or be of lawfull age in such case I do appoint Capt. James Holman to do and act as Executor of my Estate according to this my last will and Testament this XXXVI day of Dec. one thousand seven hund. thirty four.
Daniel Hix
Signed & sealed in presence of us JWilliams, Henry Holman, Wilminten H. Harris
At a Court held for Goochland County July 15, 1735. This will was proved by the Oaths of John Williams & Henry Holman and
was thereupon admitted to record. Test. H. Wood ]
Pg. 383: Aggy Womack, Priscilla Womack, Archer Hix, and Amos Hix pd. as wits, for Tabitha Evans (pit.) in her case of trespass against James Marye. John Williams pd. as wit. for Marye. (Sept. Ct. 1735)
COURT ORDER BK. 4 (1736-1741) searched page-by-page
Pg. 86: Wm. Mayo vs. Marmaduke Hix - "On Scire Facias", Deft, didn't come. Summoned to next ct . July Ct. 1736)
Pg. 105: Mayo vs. Hix - cont'd from Pg, 86 - deft, didn't come so judgement of L4.12.3 renewed for the plt . (Aug. Ct. 1736)
Pg. 118: Henry Gary vs. Marmaduke Hix - "Trespass on the Case". Deft, didn't come to ct. Judgement awarded the plt. unless deft, comes to next ct., (Aug. Ct. 1736).
Pg. 155: Gary vs. Hix - cont'd from Pg. 118. Deft, didn't come. Case cont'd to next c t . (May Ct. 1737)
Pg. 178: Jacob Michaux vs0 Marmaduke Hix - "On Petition". Case cont'd. (May Ct. 1737)
Pg. 180: "Ordered that David Hix be excempt from the payment of Levy's." (June Ct. 1737)
Pg. 191: Gary vs. Hix - cont'd from Pg. 155 and before. Jury found for the plt. and awarded him L16.9.6 and costs. (July Ct. 1737)
Pg. 203: Michaux vs. Hix - cont'd from Pg, 178. Cont'd for sheriff's return. (July Ct. 1737)
Pg. 205: Marmaduke Hix vs. John White - "On Petition". Case dismissed. Neither party came to ct. (July Ct, 1737)
Pg, 206: Nicholas Davies vs. Marmaduke Hix - "In Debt", Case dismissed, no prosecution. (July Ct, 1737)
Pg, 228: Michaux vs. Hix - cont'd from Pg, 203 and before. Dismissed, No prosecution. (Aug, Ct0 1737)
Pg. 257: Church Wardens of St. James Parish vs. Marmaduke Hix - "Complaint". Cont'd to next ct. (Febo Ct. 1737/8)
Pg. 260: Marmaduke Hix acknowledges a deed to Robt. Smith, Hix's wife Agnes relinquishes her dower rts to the land, (Mar, Ct, 1737/8) Marmaduke Hix acknowledges deed to John Coupland. Wife not examined. (Mar. Ct, 1737/8)
Pg. 285: Wm. David vs. Marmaduke Hix - "Case of Trespass", Case dismissed. No prosecution. (Mar. Ct. 1737/8)
Pg» 296: James Lee, orphan, bound to Marmaduke Hix, a cooper, (May Ct. 1738)
Pg. 366: County Levy Ct, pays out amts. to various persons, among whom was; Jane(?) Hix - for 1 old and 6 young wolves - 500# tobacco.
Pg. 477: John Coupland vs, Marmaduke Hix - "In Chancery", New subpoena issued. Case cont'd to next ct. (May Ct. 1?40)
Pg. 506: Coupland vs. Hix - cont'd from Pg. 477. Time granted to Deft, to answer. (July Ct. 1740)
Pg. 509: Will of Henry Holman proved by the oaths of John Williams and Rebecca Hix [widow of Nathaniel], witnesses thereto. (Aug. Ct. 1840) Administrators are Mourning Holman and James Holman,
Betw. Pp. 515-523: Luke Wiles acknowledges a deed.
Betw. Pp. 523-538: Robt, Willis, acknowledges a deed.
Pg. 544: Coupland vs. Hix - cont'd from Pg. 506 and before. Deft, didn't come to ct.. Attachment issued for him to appear at next ct. (June Ct. 1741)
Pg. 575: Above case cont'd. Deft, still didn't come. Fined 1 shilling. (July Ct. 1741)
COURT RECORD BK. 5 (1741-1744)
Pg. 39: Coupland vs Hix - cont'd from Bk. 4, Pg. 544 and before. Deft, still didn't come. Attachment of contempt of court returnable to the next ct.. (May Ct. 1742)
Pg. 62: Coupland vs. Hix - cont'd from Pg. 39 and before. Cont'd to next ct. (June Ct. 1742)
Pg. 91: Coupland vs. Hix - cont'd from Pg. 62 and before - "In Chancery". Deft, being seized of 200 acres in this county and did on 21 Feb 1737 mortgage sd. land to the plt, as security for a debt of L30. If deft. pays this amt. by 1 May 1739, mortgage to be void. Ct. awards this land to the pit. because the deft, didn't pay. (July Ct. 1742)
Pg. 134: Robt. Willis acknowledges a deed to John Price. His wf, (Willis) Mary, relinquishes her dower rts, in the land. (Oct, Ct, 1742) Robt. Willis acknowledges a deed to Robt. Willis, Jr. and Robt's wf. Mary, relinquishes her dower rts. in the land. (Oct. Ct. 1742)
Pg. 149: Silvanus Maxey vs. estate of Thomas Willis - "On Attachment". Case dismissed - no appearance. (Oct. Cto 1742)
Pg. 154: Persons pd. for wolves heads. Includes John Golding for 1 head -pd. 140# tobacco. (Co. Levy Ct. - Oct. 1742)
Pg. 181: Robt. Willis, Jr. appointed surveyor of a road. (Dec. Ct. 1742)
Pg. 249: Marmaduke Hix and three others appointed by the ct. to appraise the estate of John Arms. (June Ct. 1743)
Pg. 349: Marmaduke Hix vs0 John Robertson - "Case of Trespass". Wm. Megginson acts as special bail for the deft. A special imparlance is granted the deft.o Case cont'd. (Mar Ct. 1743/4)
Pg. 402: Hix vs. Robinson - cont'd from Pg. 349. Dismissed agreed. (May Ct. 1744)
Pg. 491: Tene [Zeney (Eliz) Henry's wife] Hix acknowledges a deed to Robert Willis, Jr.. (Sept. Ct, 1744)
COURT RECORD Bk. 6 (1744-1749)
Pg. 75: David Hix [Samuel's son] appointed to a road crew. (June Ct. 1745)
Pg. 90: John Hix paid as a witness for Thos. Clark, pit. in a trespass case. (July Ct. 1745)
Pg. 155: Chas. Turnbull vs. David Hix - "Case of Trespass". Deft0 not to be found. Attachment issued for L10 against any of his property here. (Mar. Ct, 1755/6)
Pg. 189 Turnbull vs. Hix - cont'd from Pg. I55. Case dismissed. (May Ct. 1746)
Pg. 235 John Hix summoned to the next ct. to answer the plea of Mary Butts [Batte?], (doesn't say what about) - (Nov. Ct. 1746)
Pg. 266 The action of trespass between Evan Shoemaker and Golder Hix [Goulder is Samuel's son], deft, is dismissed being agreed." (Mar. Ct. 1747) (NOTE: Did I miss this before?)
Pg. 352 John Witt comes to ct. and acknowledges a deed from him to Henry Whitloe, No wf. was examined. (July Ct. 1747)
Pg. 358 David Willis comes into ct, and acknowledges a deed from him to Geo. Thompson, David's Wf. Eleanor relinquishes her dower rts. (Aug. Ct. 1747)
Pg. 403 James Barnes acknowledges a deed from him to Marmaduke Hix. No wf. for Barnes. (Mar. Ct. 1747/8)
Pg. 419 Marmaduke Hix acknowledges a deed to his daughter (not named), (May Ct. 1748)
Pg. 422: Will of John Hix presented by Thos. Jolly Hix, his executor. Proved by the oaths of Isaac Johnson and John Turner, witnesses thereto. Ct. appoints appraisers Isaac Johnson, James Johnson, Thos. Wadlow, Wm. Burton. (May Ct. 1748)
[Goochland County, Virginia, Will Book 5, Page 407; Written: December 9, 1747; Recorded: May 17, 1748
Will of John Hix
In the name of God amen I John Hix of ye County of Goochland calling to mind that all flesh must die and at present being much afflicted with calamities tho of perfect sense and memory do make and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say imprimus I give and bequeath unto my wife Elizabeth my land & all my real and personal estate that I am possess with
during her life and after here my said wife’s decease I give and bequeath unto my son David Hix my land that I am now possessed with to him and his heirs forever. Item. I ordain and desire that after my said wife’s decease then the remainder of the estate be divided equally between all my children and my said wife’s children and grand son James Johnson Hix each an equal part also ordaining that if my said wife should die when the children being yet small that then the children and also the estate to be and remain in the possession of my executor until the children be raised able to maintain themselves. Item. I appoint my son Thomas Jolly Hix executor to this my last will and testament. In testimony whereof I set my hand and seal this 9th day of December anno domini one thousand seven hundred and forty seven. Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of us.
Isaac Johnson James Turner Henry Turner John Hix [seal] ]
Pg. 429: In the action of Trespass on the case between Thomas Farrar, plt, and Sam'l Hix and his wife Defts. Special imparlance is granted the Defts- (wife's name not given) (May Ct. 1748)
Pg. 439: On the petition of Gideon Hix, son of Elizabeth Hix, it is ordered that he be exempted from paying County Levies." (June Ct. 1748)
Pg. 445: Inventory of the estate of John Hix presented and ordered recorded. (July Ct. 1748) (NOTE: this will be found in the deed books.)
Pg. 470: Farrar vs. Hix - cont'd from Pg. 429 - "Case of Trespass", "the Defendants Demurs Generally to the Plt's proceedings and the Plt. joyns the Demurrer. " (July Ct. 1748)
Pg. 480: Strangman Hutchens and wf0 Elizabeth come to ct. and acknowledge a deed from them to Wm. Whitloe. (Aug. Ct. 1748) Farrar vs. Sam'l Hix and wf. Diana - cont'd from Pg. 470 and before. James Meredith is attorney for the plt. Wm. Battersley is attorney for the defts. Premises being seen by the ct. Ct. feels that the "demurrer of the Defts. to the Pits." declaration is good and sufficient in law". Defts. to recover against the plt. costs and lawyer's fee. (Aug. Ct. 1749)
Pg. 567-568: Agnes Willis, swears that Robt. Willis, carpenter, dec'd, died intestate. Letters of Administration awarded her. Wm. Harding acts as her security, Ct. appoints appraisers Giles Letcher, Rene Laforce, William Ford, and John Bibb. (Mar. Ct. 1749/50)
Pg. 568: Eleoner Willis swears that David Willis died intestate. She is awarded LOA with Wm, Harding and Jacob Robertson as her securities. Ct, appoints appraisers: Wm. Farrar, Ralf Graves, Geo, Thompson, Chas. Johnson, (Mar. Cto 1749/50)
COURT RECORD BOOK 7 (1750-1751)
Pg. 24: Inventory of the estate of David Willis is ordered recorded. (Aug. Ct. 1750)
Pg, 124: Wm. Witt comes to ct, and acknowledges a deed from him to Henry Whitler [Whitlow]. No wf, examined. (May Ct, 1752)
Pg. Wm. Whitlow acknowledges a deed from him to John Whitlow, No wf. examined. (May Ct. 1752)
Pg. fenn Pg. 154 Amos Hix acknowledges a deed from him to John Woodward. Amos' wife, Mary, relinquishes her dower rts., (Aug. Ct. 1752)
Pg. 222: Wm, Harding, security for Agnes Willis, administratrix in the estate of Robt. Willis, comes into ct. and asks for new securities, (June Ct. 1753)
Pg. 235: Same as above. Agnes md. Wm. Allen and they are not inhabitants now. (June Ct. 1753)
Pg. 258: John Carlyle vs. Elizabeth Hix - "Action of Case". Deft, not found in Sheriff's bailiwick on 9 Oct 1753. Alias Capias issued for the deft. - to appear at next ct. (Nov. Ct. 1753)
Pp. 263-264: Elizabeth Hix vs. Claborn Rice - "Case of Trespass". Rice not found in this bailiwick. His estate here is attached for L20 damages to the plt. (Jan. Ct. 1754)
Pg. 417: Hix vs. Rice - cont'd from pg. 263. Sheriff is ordered to find the property of Rice and list it for the next ct., (May Ct. 1754)
Pg. 422: Hix vs. Rice - cont'd from Pg. 417 and before. Pit. won. (May Ct. 1754-) (Ct. held another day from previous one)
Pg. 435: Carlyle vs, Hix - cont'd from Pg. 258. Carlyle proved an account owed by the deft, and was granted this amt. (can't read it). (July Ct. 1754)
Pg. 500: John Pleasants & son vs, Samuel Hix - "In Case" - dismissed, not being further prosecuted, (Feb. Ct. 1755)
Pg. 515: Hix vs. Clayborn Rice - cont'd from Pg. 422, Jury trial. Plt. awarded damages. John Hodges pd. 75# tobacco as a wits. for Elizabeth Hix in this case. (Mar. Ct. 1755) (NOTE: Evidently this case was not settled before )
Pg. 516: John Carlyle vs. Elizabeth Hix - "In Case". Plt. won L.16,4 and ct. costs. (Mar. Ct0 1755)
Pg. 552: Chas. Jordan, Rich'd Crouch and Stephen Hix prove (as witnesses thereto) a deed from James Holman to Wm. Woodward, (June Ct, 1755)
Pg. 633: Will of John Barnet presented by the executors: Catharine Barnet and Thos. Barnet. Robt. Burton and Wm. Farrar act as securities for them. Proved by the witnesses thereto: Samuel Hix, Henry Whitler [Whitlow]. (Sept. Ct. 1756)
Pg. 638: John Henry acknowledges a deed (as grantor) to John Hicks. John Darracott(?), Wm. Dabney, John Boswell, Gent. - all of Hanover Co. appointed by the ct. to examine Sarah Henry in the above deed and see if she wants to relinquish her dower rts. in the property. Sarah is the wife of John Henry (above). (Nov. Ct. 1756)
COURT RECORD BK. 8 (1757-1761)
Pg. 155: Rich'd Johnson and John Boswell, Gent. vs. Nathan Whitlow - "In Debt". Deft, to pay plts. L16.15.6 and costs over a period of time plus % interest until May 1768. (July Ct. 1758)
Pg. 156: Same pits, as previous case vs. Henry Hix - "On Petition". Ct. awarded L3.1.3 to the plts. (July Ct. 1758)
Pg. 158t Wm. Miller, Gent., Wm. Woodall, and John Woodall prove (as witnesses) a deed from David Hix to Daniel Johnson. (Aug. Ct. 1758)
Pg. 166: John Hix acknowledges a deed from him to Harrison Harris. No wife. (Sept. Ct. 1758)
Pg. 246: Elizabeth Hix pd. for caring for Richard Wilborn, dec'd. (July Ct. 1759)
Pg. 270: Wm. Miller and Miller Doggatt prove (as witnesses) a deed from Elizabeth Hix and Wme Hix to Daniel Hix. (Bee. Ct. 1759)
Pg. 287-288: John Leprade further proves a deed from Elizabeth Hix and Wm. Hix to Daniel Johnson. (Apr. Ct. 1760)
(NOTE* Did I miss the other pt. of this?)
Pg. 341: Wm. Battersby, assignee of Wm. Harding vs. Nathan Whitlow - "Case of Debt". Deft, didn't come to ct.. Pit. wins if Whitlow doesn't come to next ct. to plead his case. John Whitlow gave "common bail" for the deft. (Aug. Ct. 1760)
Pg. 368: Battersby vs. Whitlow - cont'd from Pg. 341. Wm. Stamps "undertakes" (goes bail) for the deft. John Whitlow still has bail. Deft, asks to plea at the next ct. (Sept. Ct. 1760)
Pg. 404: Wm. Whitler acknowledges a deed from him to John Pleasants and son. (Apr. Ct. 1761)
Pg. 416: Stephen Hix - deft, in debt case which was dismissed. (July Ct. 1761)
Pg. 427: Battersby vs. Whitlow - cont'd from Pg. 368 and before. Deft, defends the force and injury and says he owes nothing, asks for a trial. Case cont'd. (July Ct. 1761)
COURT RECORD BK. 9 (1761-1765)
Pg. 19: Battersby vs. Whitlow - cont'd from Bk. 8, Pg. 427 and before. Trial scheduled for the next ct.. (Aug. Ct. 1761)
Pg. 22: Laforce and Wm. Whitler prove a deed (as wits.) from John Cox, Jr. to John Crow. (Sept. Ct. 1761)
Pg. 50: John Whitlow acknowledges a deed from himself to John Bibb. John's wf., Catharine, relinquished her dower rt. in the property. (May Ct. 1762)
Pg. 57: John Crow acknowledges a deed from himself to Wm. Whitler. No wf. examined separately. (Aug. Ct. 1762) (NOTE: John Crow md. Jean Whitlow in 1758 in Goochland Co.)
Pp. 86-87: Meshack Hicks vs. John Payne, minor - "In Case". Can't read the rest? (Aug. Ct. 1762)(NOTE: "minor" here means, the younger person of that name.)
Pg. 88: Arch'd Hix and wf. Elizabeth acknowledge a deed from themselves to John Woodward. (Aug. Ct. 1762)
Pg. 101: Battersby vs, Nathan Whitlow - debt case cont'd from Bk. 9, Pg. 19 and before. Jury ruled that the deft, owed nothing and he was awarded ct. costs. (Sept. Ct, 1762)
Fg. 162: Meshack Hix vs. John Payne - cont'd from Pg. 86. "In Case". Can't read the rest. The bottom of the page of microfilm faded out. (Apr. Ct. 1763)
Pg. 163: Alexander McCaul vs. Henry Hix - "Trespass on the Case". Deft, asks for a trial. Case cont'd. (Apr. Ct. 1763)
Pg. 167: Henry Hix on a jury. (Apr. Ct. 1763)
Pg. 212: James Donald, Sr. and James Donald, Jr. & Company vs. Nathan Whitlow - "In Debt". Dismissed by pits' note to their attorney. (Aug. Ct. I763)
Pg. 246: John Page, Joseph Hodges give bail for Sherod Harris and Wm. Harris, defts. in a debt case. Alexander Baine is the plt. Defts. didn't come and are ordered to appear at the next ct. or lose the case, (Dec. Ct. 1763)
Pg. 261: Wm. Whitlow acknowledges a deed from him to John Whitlow and his wf. Catharine, No wf. for Wm. (Feb Ct. 1764)
Pg. 262: Wm. Whitlock acknowledges, a deed from him to Thos. Whitlock. No wf, (NOTE: I copied this because of the similarity with Whitlow, but I do not believe this to be Whitlow.)
Pg. 268: Baine vs. Sherod & Wm. Harris - cont'd from Pg. 246. Case dismissed. (Feb. Ct. 1764)
Pg. 272. Meshack Hicks vs. John Payne, minor - cont'd from Pg. 860 Deft, asks for a jury trial. (Feb. Ct. 1764)
Pg. 273: McCaul vs. Hix - cont'd from Pg. I63. Case cont'd. (Feb, Ct. 1764)
Pg. 291: John Woodram vs. Samuel Golder [Goulder, apparently Goulder Hix namesake]- "On Petition". Deft, lost. Ct. orders him to pay 26 shillings and ct. costs. (Apr. Ct. 1764)
Pg. 355: McCaul vs. Hix - cont'd from Pg0 273 and beforec Case cont'd, (May Ct. 1764)
Pg. 372: Hicks vs. Payne - cont'd from Pg. 272 and before. Pit, won the case, (June Ct, 1764)
Pg. [ ] John Hicks and Thos, Adams pd, as witnesses for Meshack Hicks in the above case. (same ct.)
Pg. 4-31: McCaul vs. Henry Hix - cont'd from Pg. 355 and beforec Pit. won. (Sept. Ct. 1755)
COURT RECORD BK. 10 (I765-1766)
Pg. 1: Thos. Starke and Sherod Harris prove (as witnesses) from Wm, Page to
John Page. (June, Ct. I765)
Pg. Geo. Kippen & Co. vs. Sherwood Harris - "Trespass on the Case". Case dismissed. (0ct. Ct. 1765)
Pg. 192: John Whitlow acknowledges a deed from him to John Barnett. John Bibb, Jr. and Richard Wade prove for Whitlow's wf. Catharine. (Aug. Ct. 1766)
Pg. 222: James George acknowledges a deed from him to Wm. Hicks. (Nov. Ct. 1766)
COURT RECORD BK. 11 (1767-1771)
Pg. 7: James George vs. Sherwood Harris - "Trespass on the Case". John Page, Sr. gave bail for Harris. Case cont'd. (Jan. Ct. 1767)
Pg. 22 Stoakes McCaul acts as security for Henry Whitlow who is deft, in a debt case. (May Ct. 1767)
Pg. 119 Ellender Willis granted LOA in the estate of her husband Robert Willis who died intestate. Rene Laf orce and Geo. Bartlett act as her securities. (Sept. Ct. 1767)
Pg. 140 John Payne vs. Gideon Hix - "In Debt". Cont'd to next ct. (Dec Ct. 1767)
Pg. 164: Henry Hix pd. as a witness for Alexander Fowler, deft, in a debt case. Henry pd. for coming from Cumberland Co. (30 miles) and from Orange Co., Carolina (no mileage given). (Mar. Ct. 1768)
Pg. 169: Thomas Pleasants vs. Nathan Whitlow - "On Attachment". Case cont'd.
Pg. 177 Will of Bis Whitlow proved by the oaths of the witnesses thereto— John Crow and John Hughs. Executor is Henry Whitlow. Whitlow is also spelled Whitlock in part of this entry. [Apr. Ct. 1768)
Pg. 178: Wm. Whitlock and Molly his wife vs. Stoakes McCaul, executor of Wm. Rowntree, dec'd - "In Chancery". Plt. given until next ct. to plea. (Apr. Ct. 1768)
Pg. 178: Wm. Whitlock vs. Stoakes McCaul - "In Case. Henry Whitlow acts as security for the deft.. (Apr. Ct. 1768)
Betw. Pg, 180-182: Henry Whitlow is deft, in a debt case. (Apr. Ct. 1768) (didn't copy rest of this)
Pg. 187: Inventory of the estate of Wm. Whitlow returned to ct. and ordered recorded. (May Ct. I768)
Pg. 208: John Payne, vs, Gideon Hix - cont'd from Pg. 140. Returnable to the next ct. (May Ct. 1768)
Pp. 219-220: Case from Pg. 178: Whitlock & Molly, wf. vs. McCaul, exor. of Wm. Rowntree. Case dropped by Pit.. (June Ct. 1768)
Pg. 222: Case cont'd from Pg. I69. Deft, didn't come to ct.. Henry Whitlow, the garnishee, declares he has a mare and gun belonging to the deft, so the ct. awarded these and a judgement in the case to the plt. (June Ct. 1768)
Pg. 225: Whitlock vs, McCaul - cont'd from Pg, 178 - "In Case". Cont'd to next ct.. (June Ct. 1768)
Betw. Pg. 225-233: Noted a case in which Henry Whitlow was the deft. Prob. a continuance of that on either 219 or 220. (June Ct. 1768)
Pg. 233: Wm. Whitlock vs. WmG Clarkson & Turner Richardson - "On Petition". Cont'd to next ct.. (July Ct. 1768)
Betw. Pp. 233-242: Noted the name Gideon Hix appeared.
Pg. 243: Wm. Whitlock's negro girl Sarah is adjudged by the ct. to be 12 yrs. old. (Augo Ct. 1768)
Pg, 247: Case on Pg. 233 cont'd. Deft, didn't appear at ct, so plt. won conditional judgement. (Aug. Ct. I768)
Betw. Pp. 250-261: Noted name of Gideon Hix appeared.
Pg. 282: Wm, Whitlock vs. Thos, Whitlock - "On Attachment"e Case dismissed. (Feb. Ct. 1769) Another suit, same parties as above - also dismissed by sheriff's return. This was "Trespass on the Case", (same ct.)
Pg. 301: Case on Pg. 225 cont'd. Carried to next ct.. (Mar. Ct. I769)
Betw. Pg. 302-308: Noted name of Mildred Willis appeared„
Pg. 324: John Payne vs, Gideon Hix - "Case of Debt". Deft, didn't come to ct., John Webber and Cornelius Harris had acted as securities for the deft. Plt. wins a conditional judgement. (June Ct. 1769)
Pg. 343: Payne vs. Hix - cont'd from Pg. 324. The securities for Hix bring him to ct. and ask to be released from their security, Hix is committed to the sheriff "until he be discharged by due course of law". (July Ct. 1769)
Pg. 344: Henry Whitlow acknowledges a deed from him to his son Henry Whitlow. No wf, for Henry, Sr. (July Ct. 1769)
Pgo 324: Gideon Hix is deft, in a debt case - didn't copy rest. This case also is cont'd on Pg. 343. (Pg. 324 ct. was held June, I769)
COURT RECORD BK 12 (1771-1778)
Betwo Pg. 6-13: Noted a reference to Henry Whitlow. (May Ct, 1771)
Pg. 15: John Whitlock vs. Eleazer Williams - "On Petition", (didn't copy rest) (June Ct. 1771)
Pg. 34: Crenshaw & Anderson, Merchants & Partners vs0 Jesse Hix - "On Petition". Deft. confesses judgement ot the plts. Plts, awarded 34 shillings, 4 pence to be discharged for payment of 26 shillings, 8 pence and interest from 27 Nov 1770. (July Ct. 1771)
Pg. 38: Geo. Robertson & Jesse Hix vs. Obadiah Smith - "Warrant & Recognizance". Smith ordered to post bond of L2 with two securities for good behavior. He didn't do it, so was committed to the custody of the sheriff. Net clear what this case was abouto (Aug. Ct, 1771)
Betw. Pp. 38-45: Noted the name of Henry Whitlow, Jr. as deft, in a case. (Aug. Ct. 1771)
Pg. 62: Jesse Hix vs. Obadiah Smith - "Trespass, assault and Battery", Cont'd to the next ct. (Aug, Ct. 1771)
Pp. 108-109: Pleasant Willis pd. by the ct. for being on 6 patrols - 120# tobacco. (Nov. Ct. 1771)
Pg. 1129 Henry Whitlow on a jury. (Apr. C.t„ 1772)
Pg. 135: Hix vs. Smith - cont'd from Pg. 62. Case dismissed. (Apr. Ct. 1772)
Pp. 187, 191: Jesse Hix on a jury. (May Ct. 1772)
Pg. 220: Will of John Hicks presented by the executors: Meshack and John Hicks. Proved by the oaths of the wits, thereto: Booker Parrish, Harrison Harris. Harrison Harris acted as security for the executors. Ct. appoints appraisers: Wm. Lewis, Geo. Payne, Jr., Wm. Robards, Booker Parrish (or any three of them). (Aug. Ct. 1772)
[Will of John Hicks: In the name of God, Amen, I John Hicks of the County of Goochland being sick and weak but of sound memory Thanks be given to Almighty God for the same, but calling to mind the uncertainty of this transitory life and knowing that it is appointed for all men to die, do Constitute make and ordain this to be my last Will and Testement Revoking all others by me formerly made Either by word or Writing& First I commit my Soul into the hands of Almighty God, hoping that through the Merits of Jesus Christ I shall have a full pardon of all my Sins and my body to the Earth to be buried at the Discretion of my Exrs hereafter named and as touching such worldly Estate as the Lord has been pleased to favor me with, I give & Bequeath the same in the Manner following: That is to wit
Item. I give and Bequeath to my son Meshack Hicks One hundred Acres of land joining the County Line and Upshers line to him and his heirs forever.
I lend to my Beloved Wife Mary Hicks all the rest of my estate During her Natural life.
I give and Bequeath to my three sons, David, William, and Meshack Hicks the rest of my Land and containng three hundred and ---- acres to be equally Divided Between when my son Moses comes of Lawfull Age and my said son Moses Hicks to have First Choice, which I give to them and their heirs for ever, and if Either of them should depart the Life before of Age, His part to be Divided between the Survivors and their Heirs, For ever.
I give and Bequeath to my Son Shadrach Hicks one Negro--named John, to him and his heirs for Ever.
I give and Bequeath to my son John Hicks one Negro girl Bet to him and his heirs forever, But if the said Bet should have any child or children before the Death of my said wife Mary Hicks such Increase I give to be Equally Divided between my three sons David, William, Moses and their heirs for Ever.
I give and Bequeath to my Son Harris Hicks one Negro girl, Sarah to him and his heirs for Ever, but if she the said Sarah should have any Child or Children, before the Death of my said Wife Mary Hicks, such Increase I give to be Equally Divided Between my three sons, David, William & Moses Hicks and their heirs for Ever.
I will that my Negro Woman Nan, likewise my stocks of Cattle, Hogs, Horses, Sheep, Household goods and other Estate after my said Wifes Decease, be Equally Divided Between my Children Susannah Adams, Shadrck Hicks, Meshack Hicks, Carry (Cochran?), Mary Hicks, Harris Hicks, Davis Hicks and Moses Hicks.To them and their for Ever and if any of my aforesaid Children should depart his Life Leaving no Lawfull issue, his or her part so departing to be Divided Between the Survivors and their heirs for Ever, but as to the Estate that any of my Children has had is to be all counted for as my Estate and Divided as aforesaid.
I Will who ever has the Care of my Son Shadrck, at his Death shall have the Negro Boy John before given.
I further Will if my Negro Woman Nan should have any Child Children before the Death of my Wife Mary Hicks, said Increase I give to be Equally divided Between my three Sons, David, William and Moses Hicks & their heirs for Ever.
I Leave unto Robert Sharp & to his heirs for Ever my Land in Hanover County Containing Eighty seven Acres joining the Lines of John Cochran, David Anderson, James Anthony and the said sharp, He having paid me for the same. I Leave my Wife Mary Hicks Exectrix and my Sons Meshack and John Hicks Executors of the my Last Will & Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this fifth day of May 1772.
Sealed and Published in presence of Booker Parrish
Randol Harnsh John H Hicks Se his mark
Harrison H Harris his mark
At a Court held for Goochland County Aug. the 17th 1772 Booker Parrish and Harrison Harris, proved the Writing to be the last Will and Testament of John Hicks decd. wch was thereupon admitted to Record. Teste. Val Wood CC Cur]
Pg. 229: Martin Key vs. David Hicks - "Case of Trespass". Wm. Harrison acts as bail for the deft, in this case. Case cont'd. (Aug. Ct. 1772) Another case, same parties (as above). No bail given in this case, (same ct.)
Pg. 243: "Tamer a negro girl belonging to Samuel Hicks is judged to (be) ten years of age, wch on the motion of the sd0 Samuel is admitted to record." (Sept. Ct. 1772)
Pg. 354 John Whitlock gives bail for Wright Mourland, deft, in a case of debt. (Aug. Ct. 1773)
Pg. 375 Inventory of the estate of John Hicks presented and ordered records. This would be in the deed books. (Nov. Ct. £773)
Pg. 378 Chas. Lewis, vs. Wm. Pledge, Jr, and Wm, Pledge - "Case of Debt", David Hix gives bail for the defts. (Nov, Ct, 1773)
Pg. 398 Martha Wadlow, Samuel Hix and wf. Elizabeth, Michael Turpin and wf. Edith, Peter Walker and wf. Sarah, Peyton Smith and wf. Judith vs. John Laprade, exor. of Thos. Wadlow, dec'd "In Chancery"
Ct. orders Wm. Miller, Thos. Underwood, John Woodson, Stephen Sampson (or any three of them) to allot Martha Wadlow her 1/3rd pt. of her dec'd husband, Thos. Wadlow's, estate and divide the rest between Elizabeth, Judith, Edith, and Sarah and the deft. John Laprade all heirs of Thos. Wadlow. (Nov. Ct, 1773)
Pg. 390: Martin Key vs. David Hicks - cont'd from Pg. 229, Deft, asks for a trial. Plt, ordered to produce his books of accts, at the trial, (May Ct, 1774)
Pg. 398: Same parties - same kind of case - to trial at next ct.. (same ct.)
Pg. 413: Case cont'd from Pg. 390 and before. Nath'l Massie and Ambrose Stodghill give bail for the deft., David Hicks. (May Ct. 1774)
Pg. 425: Henry Harris and Stephen Sampson vs. Martha Wadlow, wife and relict of Thos. Wadlow, dec'd, Elizabeth, Edith, Judith, Susanna, daus. of sd. Wadlow, dec'd and John Laprade, executor "In Chancery" Case cont'd to next ct.. (May Ct, 1774) (NOTE: See also case on Pg. 398)
Pg. 429: David Hix [son of Samuel Jr.] vs. Wm. Harrison, Gent. - "Trespass, Assault, & Battery". Plt. won. Jury to determine damages at the next ct.. (May Ct. 1774)
Pg, 449: John Whitlock died intestate. Ann Whitlock is granted LOA with Henry Layne and Meseaux [Meshack] Hicks as her securities. Appraisers appointed by the ct.: Josiah Leak, John Humber, Wright Mourland, Isham Richardson (or any three of them). (Oct. Ct. 1774)
Pg. 460: John Whitlock's inventory presented and ordered recorded. (May Ct. 1775)
Pg. 463: Joseph Harris - executor of the estate of Elizabeth Howard who had property in Amherst Co, also. (Aug. Ct. 1775)
Pg. 483: Wm. Dawson acknowledgesL as grantor, a deed to Meshack Hix. No wf. for Dawson. (Sept. Ct. 1776)
Pg. 487: Henry Whitlow on a jury. (Nov. Ct. 1776)
Pg. 504: Mesuax [Meshack] Hicks one of the appraisers appointed by the ct. to appraise the estate of John Bradshaw (wf. Sarah), Bradshaw's orphans are named and Robt, Coleman is appointed their guardian, (Sept. Ct. 1777)
Pg. 514: Dabney Wade acknowledges his deed to Pleasant Willis. (Feb, Ct. 1778)
COURT ORDER BOOK 13 (1778-1779)
Pg. 6: Wm. Hicks made a road hand. (May Ct. 1778)
Pg. 51: Key vs. David Hicks - cont'd from Bk. 12, Pg, 413 and before. Cont'd to next ct. Another case, same parties as above, same type of case. Cont'd to next ct. (Both cases in July Ct. 1778)
Pjg. 61: Hix vs. Harrison - cont'd from Bk, 12, Pg, 429, Deft, asks for a jury trial. Case cont'd. (July Ct. 1778)
Pg. 105: Above case cont'do Ct. orders it dismissed. Pit. to recover costs and lawyer's fee from the deft. (Sept. Ct. 1778)
Wm. Massie is pd. as wits, for Hix. in above case.
Pgo 130: Key vs. Hicks - cont'd from Pg. 51 and before. Two cases the same charge. Cases cont'd. (Nov. Ct. 1778)
Pgo 170: Above cases cont'd to next ct.. (Apr. Ct, 1779)
Pg. 175: John Key pd, as a wits, for Martin Key in the above case and for coming and returning from Fluvanna Co. (22 miles twice) and Albemarle Co. (55 miles twice). (May Ct, 1779)
Pg. 196: Above case cont'd to next ct. (June Ct. 1779)
Pg. 217: Key vs. Hicks - case cont'd from Pg. 196 and before. This is a case of nonperformance of some kind. Pit. won L49.8 and costs. John Key pd. as a wit. for Key and coming from Albemarle Co. to testify. (Aug. Ct. 1779)
Another case - same parties as above and same charge. Jury found the deft, guilty and awarded the pit, Lr5*8 and costs, (same ct.)
Pg. 226: Gideon Hicks states he was a soldier in the 2nd Va. Regt. in the late war between Great Britain, France, and the Indians and he has never dispossed of any lands he had a right to as a soldier. This was recorded by the ct.—why, I do not know! (Septo Ct. 1779)
Pg. Robt. Coleman acknowledges a deed from him to Wm. Hicks. (Oct. Ct. 1779) Wm. Hicks acknowledges a deed from him to Robt. Coleman, (same ct.)
COURT RECORD BK. 14 (1779-1783) - probably didn't get all references.
Pg. 8: Mesuaux [Meshack] Hicks swore that he served in the late war between Gr. Britain, France and the Indians and never claimed any lands he had a right to for his services. This was just recorded. Possibly this was to obtain bounty lands. (Feb. Ct. 1780)
Pp. 33-34: Edward Willis and wf. Susanna acknowledge a deed from them to Wm. Willis. (May Ct. 1780)
Edward Willis is paid as a wit. for Luke Webster, pit. in a case against Gideon Cawthon, deft.. (May Ct. 1780)
Pg. 117: John Hix on several juries. (June Ct. 1782)
Pg. 118: Betw. Pp. 237-253 Noted a reference to Wm. Hicks„ (Aug, Ct. 1783)
COURT RECORD BOOK 15 (1784-1787)
Pg. 2: Wm. Hix comes to ct. and swears that David Hicks died intestate. LOA granted to Wm. Hix with Nathaniel Harris acting as his security. Ct. appoints appraisers: Moses Parrish, John Williams, James Howard. (Feb. Ct. 1784)
Pg. 4: Deed of trust from Pleasant Willis to Stokely Toles is acknowledges by the grantor. No wf. for Willis. (Mar. Ct. 1784)
Deed from Wm. Willis and wife (not named) to John Johnson acknowledged by the grantors. (Mar. Ct. 1784)
Pg. 28: John Williams vs. (not given) Willis and (not given) Gadbury -"Case of Debt". Gadbury says he paid. Case cont'd. (Mar. Ct. 1784)
Pg. 41: Meshack Hix paid for 5 bushels of wheat - probably this was supplies for the soldiers during the war. (Mar. Ct. 1784
Pg. 43: Meshack Hicks pd another amt. for 5 bushels of wheat. (Mar. Ct. 1784)
Pg. 46: Inventory and appraisal of the estate of David Hix returned to ct. This would be in the deed books. (Apr. Ct. 1784)
Betw. Pp. 97-99: Noted that Moses Hicks was deft , in a case. (June Ct. 1784)
Betw. Pp. 141-142: Noted that Moses Hicks was plt. in a case. (July Ct. 1784)
Pg. 175: Wm. Whitlock and wf. Moiley acknowledge a deed from them to Drury Williams. (Oct. Ct. 1784)
Pg. 179: Mary Whitlock relinquishes her dower rts. in the above deed. (Nov. Ct. 1784)
Pg. 205: Wm. Hix paid as a wits, for Geo. Toler, pit. in a case against Peter Parrish. (Nov. Ct. 1784)
Betw. Pp. 207-229: Noted mention of Wm. Hicks. (Mar. Ct. 1785)
Betw. Pp. 308-311: Noted mention of Bartlett Willis, deft, in a case. (May Ct. 1785)
Betw. Pp. 336-361: Noted mention of Wm. Hicks, pit. in a case. (June Ct. 1785)
Pp. 375-376: Josiah Leake, Thos. Eldridge, Meshack Hicks, John Humber (or any three of them) appointed by the ct. to appraise the estate of John Cox. (Septo Ct. 1785)
Pg. 406: Judah Whitlock, one of the persons pd. as a wits0 for James Johnson, defto in a case with Amy Morgan. (Sept. Cte 1785)
Pg. 432: Pleasant Willis on a jury. (Oct. Ct. 1785)