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RUSSELL COUNTY VIRGINIA
COURT RECORDS
INVOLVING
ANDREW HARVEY
Photocopied/Extracted by Tom Harvey & Mack Holliday
Transcribed by Ann Harvey Lahtinen
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[Russell Co. VA Court Records, Bk 5, page 112]
June 7, 1814 ============================
On motion of John Tate one of the overseers of the poor in this county it is ordered that John Hall, Betsey Hall,
Andrew Hall and William Hall baseborn children of Susanna Hall decd. be bound out as apprentices by the said
overseers of the poor according to Law.
[Russell Co. VA Court Records, Bk 5, page 112]
June 7, 1814 ============================
It appearing to the court from the information of John Tate one of the overseers of the poor in the lower district
of this county that Peggy Hall aged four years, Wesley Hall aged five years and Jemimah Hall aged two months,
& who are base born children of Susanna Hall decd. are likely to become chargeable to this county, and
Andrew Harvey of the said county acknowledging before the court that he is the father of the said children: It is
Ordered that he be charged with the annual payment of sixteen dollars and two thirds to the overseers of the
poor of the said district for the support of each of the said children, until they severally arrive to the age of six
years provided they live so long & are not sooner bound out as apprentices and that he pay the sum to them
accordingly at the end of every year, and that he enter into recognizance with one or more sufficient security or
securities in the sum of two hundred dollars, conditioned for his compliance with the above order; and the said
Andrew Harvey not entering into such recognizance it is ordered that he be committed to the custody of the
keeper of the jail of the said county there to remain till the same is given.
[Russell Co. VA Court Records, Bk 5, page 112]
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[Russell Co. VA Court Records, Bk 5, page 121]
June 8, 1814 ==========================
Andrew Harvey who was yesterday committed to the custody of the keeper of the jail of this county for not
being able to find security for the payment of certain sums of money for the support of three bastard children of
which he ack[nowledged] himself to be the father was brought into court and there upon the said Andrew
Harvey with Zachariah Fugate, John Harbock[?], Andrew Caldwell & James Caldwell his securities in Court
acknowledged themselves to be jointly and severely indebted to His Excellency James Barboun Esq. Governor
or Chief Magistrate of this Commonwealth in the sum of Two hundred dollars, of their respected goods &
chattels, land and tenements to be levied and to our said Governor & his ----- upon rendered. Yet upon this
condition, that if the said Andrew Harvey shall observe and perform the ---- of yesterday relative to the said
bastard children, then this recognizance to be void.
[Russell Co. VA Court Records, Bk 5, page 121]
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[Russell County Court Records, Bk
November 2, 1814 ==========================
The Commonwealth } On a Rule to show
against } cause v. filing an Inf
John Bates deft } for Adultery
same } On a Rule to show
against } cause v. filing an Inf
Sarah Waltrip deft } for fornication
same }
against } On a Rule as aforesaid
Andrew Harvey ..........deft }
The defendants failing to show such cause having been required to do so by a summons served upon each of
them. It is ordered that Information be filed accordingly.
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[Russell Co. VA Court Records, Bk 5 page 188]
March 7, 1815 ==========================
The Commonwealth }
against } on a presentment
Sarah Waltrip - - - - - - defendant } for profane swearing
The defendant being proved guilty of profane swearing five oaths it is considered by the court that the Court
recover against the dft four dollars & fifteen cents for the same & the costs of this prosecution.
March 7, 1815 ==========================
The Commonwealth }
against } on an Information for the
Andrew Harvey - - - - - - defendant } Crime of fornication
This day came the attorney for the Courts and a jury, to wit Nathan Hobb, Henry Hobb, William Necepary[?],
Henry Childs, Christopher McFarlane, Saml. Gilmore, Ambrose Hamon, James Todd, Richard Thompson, John
Elliott, Christopher Gose and William Johnson who being elected tried and sworn to enquire if the defendant is
guilty in this case upon their oaths do say that the defendant is guilty of the offense of fornication as in the
information against him is alleged. Therefore it is considered by the court that the Commonwealth recover
against the debt ten dollars the fine prescribed by law to the use of the poor of said County and the costs of this
prosecution and may be taken ---
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Russell Co. Court Records, Bk 1, pg 232
Stuart, Adm Judgement for note etc
June 1791
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Richard Price John Fraizer Francis Price William Blan-
ton Thomas Colley Frederick Friley were sworn a grand
Jury of Inquest for the body of this County and have-
ing received their charge they retired from the bar to
consult of their presentments after sometime return-
ed into Court and presented as follows to wit a present-
ment against Liner Hogg for haveing [sic] a base born child
within 12 Months a presentment against Patrick Coye
and John Counts for fighting and brakeing [sic] the
peace the 26th day of April 1791.
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Duncan against Gray sent back to the rules
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Hords Executors agains Davis Continued
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Carter against Williams Continued
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Rogers against Brice and others sent to the Rules
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Musick against Prater dismissed for want of prosecution
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Titture against Thomas Wallin Judgement note
Interest and cost
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Stuarts Administrators against Fugate abates by return
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Same against Francis Judgement for note Interest and cost
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Same against Harguss Judgement for note Interest and cost
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Same against Browning Judgement for note Interest and cost
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Same against Harvey [or HARNEY] Judgement for note Interest and cost
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Same against Heyten Judgement for note Interest and cost
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Same agains Heyten abates by return
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Preston [?]Aker against Davis Judgement for note and cost
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Welch against Faris dismissed at the Defendants cost
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John Wood proves one days attendance
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Rhea against Payne Judgement for note and cost
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The Commonwealth against Horton Indictment
continued for the Defendant
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Russell County Virginia Court Records
September Court 1798 Bk 1 Pg. 505
On motion of Mary Cornett by Nathaniel Herbert Clairborne her attorney
rule is granted that Samuel Cornett appear here the first day of the
next November session to Show cause if any he can why a suit in
[?]Chancey shoud not be commenced against him by said Mary his wife for
a Separate Maintainance.
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Commonwealth Plt }
against } on a presentment of
Andrew Harvey defs } the grand Jury
Clairborne for the defendant Not guilty plead and issue.
This day came as well the Attorney for the Commonwealth
and the defendant by his Attorney and also a Jury to wit:
Benjamin Fugate, James Jackson, James Turner, Dale Carter,
Thomas Davis, William Webb, William Robinson, Anthony Ewing,
and Levy Isiah Fairchild, who being elected tried and sworn,
the truth to speak upon the issue Joined, upon their oath
do say the Defendant is not guilty as in pleading he hath
alledged. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the
said Attorney take nothing by his information aforesaid,
and that the Defendant go there hence without Day --.
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Gilmore Executors Plt }
vs } In Debt
David Ward Defs }
John Ward undertakes for the Defendant in
this suite that [PAGE ENDS HERE]
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Russell Co. Virginia Court Records Bk 1 Pg. 506
September Court 1798
that in case he shall be cast he shall satisfy and pay the aondemnation
of the Court or render his body to prison in execution thereof or that
he himself will do it for him.
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On motion of the Attorney for the Commonwealth it is ordered that Moses
Dorton be fined Fifty cents for a contempt of the Court for failing to
attend as a Juror when Summoned.
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Ordered that William Webb be commissioner of the revenue for the upper
District of the County for the Year 1799.
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Robert Duff Plt }
vs. } In Debt
Jonathan Davis Defs }
John M. Estill under takes for the Defendant in thesuit that in case he
shall be cast he shall satisfy and pay hte condemnation of the Court,
or render his body to prison in execution thereof or that he himself
will do it for him.
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Ordered that the fine against Moses Dorton be remitted.
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Thomas Scott Plaintiff } In Debt
vs. }
Hugh [?]Mankallon Defts }
Office Judgement set aside,and the Defendant by his Counsel
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Russell Co. VA Court Records Book 3 page 72
August Court 1800
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The Certificate of the Qualification of John Wards Com-
missioner of the Revenue for the upper District of this
County was produced in Court & Ordered to be Recorded.
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Ordered that Court be adjourned till court in course
John [?]Tates
[His Signature]
At a court held for Russell County the 26th day of
August 1800.
Present, James Gibson John Smith }
James Davison & James McFarlane } Gent
An Indenture of bargain of Sale of land from John M.
Estill John Tates, Charles Brokley, Auger Price William
Owens and James Osborne Trustees for the town of Dick-
onsonville to Thomas Johnson & Nathan Ellington was
acknowledged in court by the said trustees severally ex-
cept Auger Price & thereupon Ordered to be Recorded.
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same from Willaim George and Rachel his wife to Samuel
Gamble was acknowledged in court by the said William &
Rachel she having been first prively examined as the
Law directs & Ordered to be recorded.
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same from George Miller to Allen Riley was produced
in court and proven by the oaths of John Wood, [?]Henoly
Fugate, Richard Price and John Riley witnesses thereto
and Ordered to be Recorded.
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same from George Miller to Andrew Harvey was produ
ced [sic] in court and proven by the oaths of Robert Vickers
& Zachariah Salliers two of the witnesses thereto &
continued for further proof.
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An Instrument of writing from Robert Kilgors pur-
porting the [?]inaumisson of a Negro Boy named [?]Plaber
at the time therein mentioned was acknowledged in court by
the said Robert & Ordered to be Recorded.
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Source: Russell Co Court Records, Book 12 Page 438
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438. Wednesday, June 9th 1857
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The Commonwealth vs Harvey Taylor Deft Indt for neglect of duty
as Surveyor of a road
Same vs. Andrew Harvey Indt for an assault
The Attorney for the Commonwealth by consent of the Court saith he will not further prosecute on these
indictments.
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there are addition cases (not Harveys)on this page which I have not transcribed as of yet.
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A list of property belonging to the estate of Andrew Harvey dec was this day appraised by the undersigned after
being first duly sworn - A Alderson, John W. Doron and William Frick as follows to wit
1 sett [sic] cups & saucers and 4 bowls $ .75
2 Butter plates & 2 tumblers and 3 little spoons .87
1 Set Empty Bottles 25¢ - 1 cupboard @ 4.00 4.25
1 Looking Glass 75¢ - 1 Fire shovel & Pot Hooks 75¢ 1.50
1 Coffee pot and 1-1/2 gallon measure .37
1 Large Oven 1 Large Kettle 1 skillet 1 pr Pot hooks 2.75
1 Little spinning wheel 1 block Reel 1.50
1 Mans Saddle @ 1.00 Bushels of Wheat @1.00 per Bushel
13 Bushels corn 50¢ 1 Log Chain @ 1.50 8.00
1 pr Traces & harness 1.00
1 Plough Stick for Same and 1 Clevis (?) .50
14 Head of Geese 3.50
1 Crop of Flax 2.00
Jno. D. Alderson William Frich
Wesley Dorton
A Alderson
This Inventory & Appraisement of the estate of Andrew Harvey deceased was delivered to the clerk of Russell
County on this 6th day of February 1855 and admintted to record.
Teste
R. H. Lynch C.C.
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(same page as above)
Sale Bill of the property belonging to the estate of A Harvey decd Nov 16th 1854
1 sett Cups & Saucers & 4 Bowls Nancy Harvey .30
2 Butter plates 2 Tumblers & 3 table spoons Nancy Harvey .10
1 Lot Empty Bottles Josiah Heurt .05
1 Cupboard @ 1.25 - 1 Looking Glass 25¢ Nancy Harvey 1.50
1 Fire Shovel and Pot Hooks " " .25
1 Coffee Pot & 1-1/2 gallon Measures " " .25
1 Oven & Pot hooks @1.05 - 1 Kettle @1.75 " 2.80
1 Skillet and lid A Alderson .84
1 Flax Wheel. 77¢ - 1 Check reel 62 1/2¢ Nancy Harvey 1.39
1 Mans Saddle Josiah Heurt 1.30
Corn per bushel 42 cents Nancy Harvey 1.68
1 Log Chain Philip J Reynolds 2.05
1 Pair Traces & harnes [sic] Nancy Harvey .62
1 Plough and blevis (?) " " .60
14 Head of Geese " " 1.95
1 crop Flax " " .50
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$ 15.59
John D Alderson
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We John W Dorton Abel Alderson & William Frick having been appointed by the County Court of Russell to
appraise the estate of Andrew Harvey decd after being first duly sworn. Appraise 50 shocks wheat at 16 2/3
cents per shock $10.00
Given under our hands this 21st day of July 1855
J D Alderson adm John W Dorton
A Alderson
Wm Frich
This Inventory & Appraisement of the estate of Andrew Harvey decd was produced to me in the Clerks office
of Russell County on this 10th day of August 1855 & admitted to record
Teste
RHLynch C.C.
[sig run all together as in above in orig.]
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