HUGH DONAGHE Part 3 19 May 1789 James Oliver and Mary his wife of the County of Augusta to Hugh Donaghe of Green County and state of North Carolina for £862 Current Money of Virginia sell four tracts of land on both sides of Naked Creek, one tract contains 335 acres, the 2nd tract contains 66 acres and joins the North side of the former, the 3rd tract contains 150 acres just to the North side of the former, the 4th tract contains 311 acres and joins the south side of the first tract Wit: Harry Hall, John Dickey, Samuel Gibson, D. Stephenson, James Seawright At a Court held for Augusta Co. June 16th 1789 This indenture of Bargain and Sale between James Oliver and Mary his wife to Hugh Donaghe was proved by the oath of Henry Hall, Samuel Gibson, & James Seawright three of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 26, 1787-1790, p. 336-38 Augusta Co. to wit: The Commonwealth of Virginia to David Stephenson and James Seawright Gentlemen Greeting Whereas James Oliver and Mary his wife by their certain deed of Bargain and Sale dated May 19th 1789 have sold unto Hugh Donaghe the fee simple estate of and in 862 acres in the county of Augusta, and whereas the said Mary cannot conveniently come to the Court of said County to make her acknowledgment thereof command you that you do personally go to the said Mary and examine her prively about whether she is willing the same shall be recorded in our county - - this 19th day of May 1789. Augusta County to wit: By virtue of the Commission hereto annexed, we the Subscribers did personally go to the within named Mary Oliver and having examined her prively and apart from the within named James Oliver her husband, do certify, that She declared that she freely and Voluntarily acknowledged the conveyance and is willing the same would be recorded in the County Court of Augusta. Witness our hands and seals this 19th day of May 1789. At a Court held for Augusta Co. June 16th 1789 This Commission & privy examined of Mary the wife of James Oliver to Hugh Donaghe being returned is ordered to be recorded. VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 26, 1787-1790, p. 339-40 22 May 1789 Joseph Thompson plt against Hugh Donaghe deft. - In Chancery This day came the parties by their attornies and the Deft. Moved to disolve the Injunction obtained by the plt. to stay all farther proceedings on a Judgment obtained by the Deft. against the plt. which Motion is overuled by the court. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 21, 1789-1791, p. 74 15 Jun 1789 Hugh Donagho grant of 37 acres on the Buffalo Draft a branch of the North River of Shanandoah VA, Augusta Co., Commonwealth's Grants & Patents, Book 21. p. 27 VA Abstracted Patents and Grants, Augusta Co., p. 181 [dated 25 June in this ledger and kisted as p. 37.] 24 Jun 1789 Hugh Donagho grant of 1019 acres on the South side of the North River of Shenandoah VA, Augusta Co., Commonwealth's Grants & Patents, Book 21, p. 30 VA Abstracted Patents and Grants, Augusta Co., p. 181 [listed as p. 38 in this ledger.] 2 Oct 1789 Peter and Sarah Bleke of the one part & Hugh Donaghe of the other part both of the County of Augusta for five shillings sell a tract of land containing 232 acres in Augusta Co., on the south side of the North River of Shannado Granted to William Thompson By patent Bearing Date the first of June 1741 - - - Peter Bleke Seal Signed Sealed & delivered in the presence of us - Sarah Bleke Seal John Donaghe, Danl Fitzjarrel, Saml Bleke, Richd Gladden, Wm. Bateman At a court held for Augusta County June 21st 1791 This Deed from Peter Bleke & Sarah his wife to Hugh Donaghe was proved by the oath of Richard Gladden one of the witnesses thereto. At a Court held for Augusta County April 28th 1800 This deed from Peter Bleke & Sarah his wife to Hugh Donaghe was further proved by the Oath of John Donaghe and Wm. Bateman two of the witnesses thereto, and was ordered to be recorded. VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 31, 1800-1802, p. 37-9 1790 Rockingham Co., VA LT Ralph Loftus Comm. Donaghe Hugh same as 1789 9 Jun 1790 Augusta Co., PPT - Joseph Bell's Dist. Donaghe, Hugh 1 wm above 16, 4 blacks above 16, all blacks above 12 - 5, 8 horses 1790 Augusta Co., LT Donaghee Hugh 98 acres £13:1:4 tax 3/11 1/2 Do 72 8:2:0 2/5 1/4 Do 136 29:9:4 8/10 Do 82 9:3:6 2/1 3/4 Do 100 76/5/0 1/2/10 1/2 Do 88 77/0/0 1/3/1 1/2 Do 150 58/2/6 17/5 1/2 Do 150 58/2/6 17/5 1/2 Do 150 13/2/6 3/11 1/2 Do 35 13/11/3 4/1 1/2 Do 66 6/12/0 2/0 1/2 Do 311 15/11/0 4/8 New grant Do 37 5/11/0 1/8 Do Do 521 45/11/6 13/8 Donaghee James 302 40/5/11 12/0 3/4 17 Nov 1790 Henry Mace plt against Hugh Donaghe Deft. - On Attachment This day came the parties by their Attornies and thereupon came also a Jury to wit: Robert McChesney, David Trout, Andrew Russell, John Thompson, James Knowl, John McGlamery, Sebastian Wolf, Thomas Story, Thomas Mynes, William Robertson, Robert Thompson, & John Craig, who being elected tried & sworn the truth to speak upon the issue Joined upon their oath do say that the plt [sic] did assume upon himself in manner and form as the plt against him hath complained, and they do assess the plts Damages by ocasion of the nonperformance of the said assumpsit to Two pounds 14/2. besides his costs. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the plt recover against the said Deft. his Damages aforesaid in form aforesaid assessed and his Costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended & the said Deft. in Mercy & c. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 21, 1789-1791, p. 348 18 Nov 1790 David Laird plt. against Hugh Donaghe Deft - In Debt This day came the parties by their attorneys and thereupon came also a Jury to wit: Robert Thompson, John McGlamery, Thomas Poage, Thomas Myers, John Steele, Robert Poage, Jacob Swoope, Robert Stuart, Samuel Brown, Jacob Lerew, Patrick Shannon and John Coulter, who being elected tried and sworn the truth to speak upon the issue joined upon their oath do say, that the Deft hath not performed the Conditions of the writing obglitory in the Declaration mentioned, as the plt in replying hath alleged and they do assess the plts Damages by occasion of the said non performance to Fifty six pounds 1/2 besides his costs. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the plt recover against the said Deft. Two hundred & fifty six pounds the debt in the declaration mentioned and his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended and the said Deft. in Mercy & c. But this Judgment is to be discharged by the payment of Fifty six pounds 1/2 the damages aforesaid in form aforesaid assessed and the Costs. From which Judgment the Deft. prayed an appeal to the District Court to be holden at Staunton on the first day of April next and having given Security as the law directs his appeal is allowed. Memo: At the trial of this Cause a Bill of exceptions was filed in these Words towit: "In the suit Laird v Donaghe the Deft offered in Support of his cause the Deposition of a certain Jeremiah Smith who was objected to as an illegal witness upon the supposition that he was interested whereupon the Deft. produced the deposition of said Smith in which he had deposed that he was neither gainer nor loser in the event of this cause and also introduced John Donaghe who made oath that he was privy to the agreement made betwixt said Smith and Donaghe the Deft and that it was agreed that Donaghe should take upon himself the fulfillment of said Smiths agreement with the plt Laird & that said Donaghe also agreed to aquit Smith of any claim in consequence of the bargain betwixt them, said Donaghe the Deft. also came into court and exd. a release to the said Smith from all Damages which he or his heirs or assigns might claim under said Contract. But the Court was of openion that the said Smith was a interested witness and that his deposition ought not to be read: to which openion the Deft by his Attorney did except and pray that his exception may be Sealed. & c." Alexr. St.Clair LS Alexr. Gibson LS Robert Douthat jr. LS Joseph Bell LS VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 21, 1789-1791, p. 351-2 19 Nov 1790 Hugh Donaghe assignee of George Bozwell Plt. against Nathaniel McAllister & David Laird Defts - In Debt This day came the plt by his attorney as the Deft. Laird by his attorney and thereupon came a Jury to wit: Francis Gardner, Francis Alexander, Thomas Myres, Robert Gratton, Samuel Boys, Andrew Russell, Hugh Paul, David Field, Robert Renick, John Gregory, William Bell and John McClure, who being elected tried & sworn the truth to speak upon the issue joined upon their oath do say that the Deft hath not paid the debt in the declaration Mantioned, as the plt in replying hath alleged but that the same may be discharged by the payment of 14/7 d. Therefore It is considered by the court tht the plt recover over against the said Deft seventy four pounds 5/8 being the Debt in the declaration Mentioned reduced agreeable to the scale of depreciation and his Costs about his suit in this behalf expended and the said Deft in Mercy & c. But this Judgment is to be discharged by the payment of Fourteen Shillings & 7 d, and the Costs. - - - On the motion of John Craig a witness for Hugh Donaghe assignee & against Laird, It is ordered that the said Hugh pay unto him One hundred pounds of Tobacco for four days Attendance according to Law VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 21, 1789-1791, p. 357 20 Nov 1790 Hugh Donaghe assignee of george Bozwell plt. against Nathaniel McAllister & David Laird Defts - In Debt The Deft. Laird by his Attorney moved the Court to grant an Injunction to the Judgment recovered against the said Deft in this Cause which Motion is overruled by the Court. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 21, 1789-1791, p. 361 10 Dec 1790 Isabella and Barbara Walker, infants, by Hugh Donaghe, their guardian, vs. Elizabeth and Robert Walker, Arthur Connolly and John Campbell. Alex. Walker, father of oratrixes, and husband of Elizabeth and father of (?) Robert, died 1774, with will. Bill for accounting. Elizabeth Walker's answer, sworn to 10th Dec 1790. Spa. in Chancery, 2nd June 1787. This suit contains settlement of the estate, with all the heirs, giving names. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, p. 412 15 Feb 1791 A Deed fron Peter Blake to Hugh Donaghe was proved by the oath of John Donaghe, one of the Witnesses thereto. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 21, 1789-1791, p. 384 15 Feb 1791 Hugh Donaghe assignee of George Bozwell plt against Nathaniel McAllister & David Laird Defts - In Debt On the Motion of the Deft Laird an Injunction is granted him to injoin the plt and agents and attornies and all others concerned from all farther proceedings on the Judgment obtained by the plt against the said Deft Laird in this suit until the farther order of this Court in Chancery, the said Deft intering into Bond with sufficient Security in the Clerks office in the penalty of Thirty pounds conditioned according to Law. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 21, 1789-1791, p. 389 8 Mar 1791 Hugh Donaghe and Betey McMahan were married in Augusta Co. by the Rev. William Wilson. VA, Augusta Co., Marr. Records Ledger 16 Mar 1791 On the Motion of John Donaghe a witness for David Laird against Hugh Donaghe It is ordered that the said David pay unto him One hundred and twenty five pounds of Tobacco for five days attendance according to Law. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 21, 1789-1791, p. 403 17 Mar 1791 On the Motion of Hugh Donaghe a witness for William Blair at the suit of Wilson It is ordered that the said Blair pay unto him Seventy five pounds of Tobacco for three days attendance, according to Law. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 21, 1789-1791, p. 409 1791 Rockingham Co., VA LT Ralph Loftus Comm. Donaghe Hugh same as 1789 1791 Augusta Co., LT Donaghee Hugh same as 1790 Donaghee James same as 1790 31 May 1791 Augusta Co., PPT, 2nd Dist., First Bat. Donaghue Hugh 1 wm above 16, 3 blacks above 16, all blacks above 12 - 4, Horses 7 6 Jan 1792 William Wallace of Augusta Co., to Hugh Donaghe of the same for 5 shillings sell 100 acres being part of 250 acres granted by deeds of lease and release from William Beverly Gent to Robert King bearing date the 25th day of March 1742 and after one full year the sum of £290 and any further expenses that arise before the 6th of January 1794 to possess in fee simple At October Augusta Court 1793 This Indenture of Bargain and Sale from William Wallace to Hugh Donaghe was acknowledged by said Wallace party thereto and is ordered to be Recorded. VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 27, 1790-1794, p. 501-3 6 Jan 1792 William Wallace to Hugh Donaghe for 5 shillings sold 200 acres being part of a tract of 450 acres purchased by deeds of lease and release William Beverly Gent. to Robert King the twenty fifth day of March 175(?)2 to have and to hold, nevertheless the said William Wallace reserves to himself and his heirs the following liberties, shall pay to Hugh Donaghe the full sum of £290 and the further sum of the expenses that will accompany accrue by virtue of this writing such as drawing and recording the same and all their expenses accrue on or before the sixth day of January 1794 then this deed of bargain and sale to be void and the said Hugh Donaghe doth bind himself by these presents in the just sum of £580 to make a title in fee simple to the said William Wallace to the said premises. Wit: James Pendleton, James Reburn, John Donaghe At Jany Augusta court 1792 This Indenture of Bargain and Sale from William Wallace to Hugh Donaghe was proved in Court by the oath of John Donaghe one of the witnesses thereto. October Augusta Court 1793 This Indenture of Bargain and Sale from William Wallace to Hugh Donaghe was acknowledged by said Wallace and ordered to be recorded. VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 28, 1792-1796, p. 128-9 21 Feb 1792 A deed from William Wallace to Hugh Donaghe was further proved by the oath of the witness thereto. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 22, 1791-1793, p. 71 ? John Blair Exor. against Blair and Donaghe - In Debt This suit is dismissed. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 22, 1791-1793, p. 103 7 Apr 1792 Hugh Donaghe & Elizabeth his wife to John Donaghe for £500 a tract of 1000 acres on thr Sourt side of the North River of Shannandoh Hugh Donaghe LS Bettsy Donaghe LS At a District Court held at Staunton April 7th 1792 Hugh Donaghe and Elizabeth his wife acknowledged his their Deed to John Donaghe which is ordered to be recorded. VA, Augusta Co., Circuit Court Deed Book 1-A, p. 72-4 1792 Rockingham Co., VA LT Donaghe Hugh same as 1789 1792 Augusta Co., LT Donague Hugh same as 1790 Donague James same as 1790 28 Apr 1792 Augusta Co., PPT, 2nd Dist., 1st Bat. Donahe Hugh 1 wm above 16, 3 blacks above 16, 7 horses 6 Sep 1792 Peter Blake and Polly McMahan were married by the Rev. William Wilson VA, Augusta Co., Marr. Records 19 Dec 1792 On the motion of Hugh Donaghe witness for Eronomous Deck against Rankin. It is ordered that the said Deek pay unto him one Dollar and six cents for two days attendance according to Law. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 22, 1791-1793, p. 217 15 Jan 1793 On the motion of Hugh Donaghe a witness for Eronomous Deek against Rankin, It is ordered that the said Deek pay unto the said Donaghe fifty three cents for one days attendance according to Law. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 22, 1791-1793, p. 225 20 Feb 1793 Daniel Kidd and Louisachristianna his wife to Hugh Donaghe and Joseph Bell all of Augusta Co., for £400 sell three half acre lots in the town of Staunton, to wit: No. 8 fronting Beverly Street whereon said Kidd now lives & No. 15 & 22 fronting water Street and Lewises Street at the utmost limits of Said town, also two lots of Wood land containing 87 acres inclusive Numbers six and seven Bounded on the East Side by the Lott No. 5 and on the east side by the Lott No. 8 and on the North & South sides by Lines of Lairds late the property of William Beverly which said Lotts in town & Lotts of Wood land were conveyed to said Kidd by William Preston & Rt. Bratton and Conveyed to them by Thomas Fulton in the year 1763 Wit: Jacob Kinney, Alexander St. Clair, Robt. Douthat, James St. Clair At a Court held for Augusta Co. April 16th 1793 This Indenture of Bargain and Sale from Damiel Kidd & Louisachristianna his wife was proved by the oaths of Jacob Kinney, Alexr St. Calir and James St. Clair three of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 27, 1790-1794, p. 417-18 20 Feb 1793 Whereas Daniel Kidd and Lusa Christiana his wife by their certain Indenture of Bargain and Sale bearing the date 20th Day of February 1793 have sold and Conveyed unto Jos. Bell & Hugh Donaghe - (lots listed above) - - and whereas the said Lusia Christianna Cannot Conveniently Travel to Our County court of Augusta - - we give unto you power to receive - - her acknowledgment - - and that you certify this to the court - -this 20th day of Feb 1793 persuant to the within commission we the Subscribers did personally go to the named Luisa Christianna Kidd and examined her prively and certify that she was willing - -witness our hands and seals the 24rh day of Feb 1793. At a Court held for Augusta County April the 16th 1793 this commission and privy examination were returned and ordered to be recorded. VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 27, 1790-1794, p. 419-20 20 Feb 1793 Daniel Kidd of the town of Staunton Augusta to Hugh Donaghe and Joseph Bell for £100 sell 173 acres to have and to hold from the twentieth day of February 1793 for and during the full term of forty seven years to be completed from the 28th day of February in the year of our Lord 1759 they paying therefore yearly & every year on the first day of march the Yearly rent of two pounds to Robert Beverly esquire of Essen as also all taxes heretofore on said Laird & it is further Covenented and agreed between the said parties that if the said Hugh Donaghe & Jos. Bell - - fail to pay the said yearly rent on the first of March aforesaid in every year and the said rent of any part thereof shall be in Arrar for thirty Days that then it shall and may be Lawful to & for the said Robert Beverly on the Demised Premises to enter & Dystress to make for the said rent so in Arrear & if it Shall hapen that no distress Can be made nor is to be had on the Said Demised premises then it Shall be Lawfull for the Said Robert Beverly on the said premises to enter & possesion thereof and the said Daniel Kidd for himself - - etc shall occupy the said primeses - etc Wit: Jacob Kinney, Alexr. St. Clair, Robt. Douthat, James St. Clair At a Court held for Augusta County April 16th 1793 This lease for Lands from Daniel Kidd to Hugh Donaghe and Jos. Bell was proved by the oaths of Alexander St. Clair, Jacob Kinney and James St. Clair three of the wirnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 27, 1790-1794, p. 420-2 Gentlemen Justices of Augusta County Greeting Whereas Daniel Kidd and Louisa Christianna his wife by their Lease bearing Date the 20th day of February 1793 have Sold and Conveyed unto Jos. Bell & Hugh Donaghe 173 acres of land - - and whereas the said Louisa Christianna Cannot conveniently come to our County Court of Augusta to make acknowledgment do give unto you power to receive her acknowledgment - - - that you dutifully - - Certify thereof in our said County Court, this 20th day pf February 1793 Persuant to the within commission we the Subscribers did personally go to the said Louisa Christianna Kidd and received her acknowledgment to the indenture of lease hereto annexed and that it should be recorded in the County Court of Augusta. this 20th day of February 1793. VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 27, 1790-1794, p. 422-3 20 Feb 1793 Daniel Kidd of the town of Staunton Augusta to Hugh Donaghe and Joseph Bell of Augusta county for £100 sell 173 acres to have and hold [same wording as above] At a Court held for Augusta Co., April 16th 1795 This Indenture of Lease from Daniel Kidd to Hugh Donaghe and Joseph Bell was proved by oaths of Alexander St. Clair, Jacob Kinney and James St. Clair three of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 28, 1792-1796, p. 59-61 Order to the Justices of Augusta Co., to take the acknowledgment of Louisa Christianna Kidd for the lease of the above land dated 20th Feb 1793. Persuant to the order to the Justices, the acknowledgment was taken and returned to court 20 Feb 1793 At a Court held for Augusta Co., April 16th 1793 The Commission and privicy examination was returned and ordered to be recorded. VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 28, 1792-1796, p. 61-2 20 Feb 1793 Daniel Kidd and Louisaxtianna his wife to Hugh Donaghe and Joseph Bell for £400 [sale of above listed town lots] VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 28, 1792-1796, p. 62-3 Order to the Justices to take the acknowledgment of Louistianna [as above] dated 20th Feb 1793 Return of the Justices of the acknowledgment to Court Persuant to the above commission the acknowledgment was returned to court 20 Feb 1793 At a Court held for Augusta Co., April 16, 1793 This Commission for proxy examination was returned and ordered to be Recorded. VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 28, 1792-1796, p. 63-4 21 Mar 1793 On the motion of Hugh Donaghe a witness for James Monie and wife against Blair, It is ordered that the said Monie & wife pay unto him one Dollar and six Cents for two days attendance according to Law. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 22, 1791-1793, p. 243 1793 Rockingham Co., VA LT Donaghe Hugh same as 1789 1793 Augusta Co., LT Donaho Hugh 98 acres val. £13/1/4 tax 3/11 1/2 Do 136 89/9/4 8/10 Do 100 76/5/0 1/2/10 1/2 Do 88 77/0/0 1/3/1 1/2 Do 150 58/2/6 17/5 1/4 Do 150 58/2/6 17/5 1/4 Do 150 13/2/6 3/11 1/2 Do 35 13/11/3 4/1 1/2 Do 66 6/12 2/0 1/2 Do 311 23/6/6 7/0/0 Do 159 68/18/0 1/0/8 Do 50 6/13/4 2/0 1/2 Do 268 35/14/8 10/10/0 Donaho John 72 8/2/0 2/5 1/2 Do 82 7/3/6 2/10 1/4 Do 37 5/11/0 1/8 Do 521 45/11/6 19/8/0 Do 302 40/5/4 18/0 1/4 [in 1792 listed with James Donague] XXDonaho JamesXX302XXX 25 May 1793 On the motion of Hugh Donaghe a witness for James Monie and wife against Blair, It is ordered that the said Monie and wife pay unto him two dollars & twelve cents for four days attendance according to Law. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 22, 1791-1793, p. 284 20 Aug 1793 Hugh Donaghe plt against Isaac Rankin deft - In Covenant James Rankin comes into Court and undertakes for the defendant that in Case he shall be cast in this Suit he shall pay and satisfy the Condemnation of the Court, or render his body to prison in execution for the same, or that he the said James Ranklin will do it for him; and on the motion of the Defandant who pleaded Covenants performed to which the plaintiff's attorney replied, It is ordered that the Judgment and Writ of Enquiry which was obtained in the Office by the plaintiff against the defendant be set aside. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 22, 1791-1793, p. 311 15 Oct 1793 On the motion of Hugh Donaghe leave is granted him to make an inclusive survey of his Lands in this County adjoining the Lands of John Campbell William Blair James Blair decd. James James Searight and Robert Gratton. It being proved to the Satisfaction of the Court that said Donaghe has complied with the Law. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 22, 1791-1793, p. 344 16 Oct 1793 The writ of adquad Damimum which was granted to Hugh Donaghe being returned, together with the Inquest of the Jurors thereto annexed, and on the motion of the said Donaghe leave is granted him to build a mill agreeable to the report of the said Jurors. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 22, 1791-1793, p. 351 16 Oct 1793 Hugh Donaghe and Elizabeth his wife of Augusta Co., to William Wallace of the same for 5 shillings for 200 acres being land that was conveyed by the said William to the said Hugh by deed bearing date the 6th day of January 1792. At October Augusta Court 1793 This Indenture of Bargain and Sale from Hugh Donaghe and Elizabeth his wife to William Wallace was acknowledged by said Hugh party thereto and is ordered to be recorded. VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 27, 1790-1794, p. 503-4 16 Oct 1793 [Same wording as the above deed.] VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 28, 1792-1796, p. 130 17 Feb 1794 Joseph Bell and Hugh Donaghe to Archibald Stuart for £150 sell 173 acres held of Robert Burnley son & heir at law to William Burnley decd.which they hold under a decree of the County Court of Augusta Confirmed by the High Court of Chancery also by a subsequent purchase of Daniel Kidd and supposed to contain 270 acres October Augusta Court 1795 This Indenture of Bargain & Sale from Joseph Bell & Hugh Donaghe to Archibald Stuart was Acknowledged in Court and ordered to be recorded. 10 Feb 1795 Joseph Bell & Hugh Donaghe to Archibald Stuart for £150 sell 173 acres held of Robert Burnely son & heir to William Burnely decd. which they hold under a decree of the County Court of Augusta VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 28, 1792-1796, p. 404 27 Mar 1794 Letter of J. Marshall to Archibald Stuart. Mentioned "Donaghoe" and "his bank". This seems to imply that people thought that the money lending that Hugh was doing could be considered as a private "bank". William and Mary Quarterly, 1925, Vol. 5, p. 286-7 15 Apr 1794 Hugh Donaghe and Elizabeth his wife to James Donaghe all of Augusta Co. for £200 sell 209 acres being on the South side of the North River of Shanandor 159 acres part of the above tract of 209 acres, the other 50 acres part of the 209 joining to the 159 acres. Hugh Donaghe Seal April Augusta Court 1794 This Indenture of Bargain and Sale from Hugh Donaghe and Elizabeth his wife to James Donaghe was acknowledged by said Hugh and ordered to be recorded. [Margin note: Del. to Jas. Donaghe June 14, 1796.] VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 28, 1792-1796, p. 182-3 1794 Rockingham Co., VA LT Dunnaghe Hugh same as 1789 17 Apr 1794 Augusta Co., PPT Donahoe Hugh 1 wm above 16, 3 blacks above 16, 7 horses 1794 Augusta Co., LT 2nd District Donaho Hugh 98 acres val. £13/1/4 tax 3/11 1/2 Do 136 89/9/4 8/10 Do 100 76/5/0 1/2/10 1/2 Do 88 77/0/0 1/3/1 1/2 Do 150 58/2/6 17/5 1/4 Do 150 58/2/6 17/5 1/4 Do 150 13/2/6 3/11 1/2 Do 35 13/11/3 4/1 1/2 Do 66 6/12 2/0 1/2 Do 102 7/13 2/4 Do 268 35/14/8 10/10 Donaho John same as 1793 Donaho James 209 acres 15/13/6 4/8 Do 159 68/18/2 1/0/8 Do 50 6/13/4 2/0 1/2 21 Aug 1794 Hugh Donaghe Plt against Isaac Rankin Deft - In Covenant This day came the parties by their Attornies and thereupon came also a Jury to wit: Charles Hopkins, Ezekiel Hopping, William Knowls, William Chambers, William Blair, Daniel Ford, Benjamin Brown, James Henry, Thomas Douthat, Robert Stephenson, Thomas Story and Samuel Frazer, who being elected tried and sworn, the truth to speak upon the issue joined upon their oath do say; that the defendant is guilty in manner and form as the Plaintiff against him hath complained, and they do assess the Plaintiffs damages by occasion thereof to Thirty seven pounds and one penny half penny, besides his costs; therefore it is considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover against the defendant his damages aforesaid in form aforesaid, and his costs by him in this behalf expended, and the said Defendant may be taken & c. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 23, 1793-1796, p. 144 21 Aug 1794 Ordered that Hugh Donaghe pay unto Daniel Fane one dollar and six cents for two days attendance as a witness against Isaac Rankin. VA, Court Order Book 23, 1793-1796, p. 145 22 Aug 1794 On the Petition of Hugh Donaghe against Thomas Story for debt due by Note. It is therefore ordered that the Petitioner recover against the defendant for two pounds seven shillings, with legal interest thereon from the 1st day of September 1792, till payment, and his Costs by him in this behalf expended. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 23, 1793-1796, p. 163 15 Apr 1795 Augusta Co., PPT, 2nd Dist Donaho Hugh 1 wm above 16, 3 blacks above 16, 2 blacks 12-16, 11 horses 1795 Rockingham Co., VA LT Dunaghe Hugh same as 1789 1795 Augusta Co., LT 2nd District Donaho Hugh 98 acres val. £13/1/4 tax 3/11 1/2 Do 136 89/9/4 8/10 Do 100 76/5/0 1/2/10 1/2 Do 88 77/0/0 1/3/1 1/2 Do 150 58/2/6 17/5 1/4 Do 150 58/2/6 17/5 1/4 Do 150 13/2/6 3/11 1/2 Do 35 13/11/3 4/1 1/2 Do 66 6/12 2/0 1/2 Do 211 23/6/6 7/0 Donaho James 159 68/18/2 1/0/8 Do 50 6/13/4 2/0 1/2 Do 268 35/14/8 10/10 Donaho John same as 1793 16 May 1795 Know all men by these presents that I Hugh Donayhe of Augusta County and State of Virginia, for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which I have and do bear unto my granddaughter Sarah Blake, daughter of Peter Blake of the County of Greene in the Territory of the United States of America South of the River Ohio and for the futher consideration of the sum of five shillings to me in hand paid the receipt where of I do hereby acknowledge, have given, granted and conveyed, and by these presents, do give, grant, and convey and confirm unto the said Sarah Blake one negro girl named Doll, about eleven years old - now residing at the house of Peter Blake in Greene County, to be and remain to the sole use and behoof of the Sarah Blake, her heirs etc. on consideration that the said Sarah Blake arrives at the age of eighteen years - and if not then the said negro, Doll, shall remain as if this Bill of Sale had never been made. Witness my hand and seal this sixteenth day of May A Dom 1795. Signed & Sealed Acknowledge in the presence of Hugh Donayhe (seal) John Rhea, Robert Campbell 37 1/2 c paid TN, Greene Co., Minutes of Court of Common Pleas, p. 417-18 22 May 1795 Hugh Donaghe Plt against Thomas Strong Deft. - In Debt This suit having been agreed by the parties, It is therefore ordered that the same be dismissed. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 23, 1793-1796, p. 300 21 Aug 1795 Hugh Donaho and Ann Usher were married in Augusta Co. by the Rev. William Wilson. VA, Augusta Co., Marr. Records 20 Oct 1795 Hugh Donaghe and Ann his wife to Joesph Bell, for £540 sell three half acres lotts in the town of Staunton No. 8 fronting Beverly & Water Streets, No. 15 & 21 fronting Water Street Lower Street at the Utmost Limit of said Town also two lotts of Wood land containing 87 acres inclusive also No. 6 & 7 bounded on the East side by lot No. 5, on the West by lot No. 2, and on the North & South by lines of lands late the property of Wm. Beverly which lotts in Town & lotts of Wood land were conveyed to said Donaghe & Bell by David Kidd by William Preston & Robt. Bratton to said Kidd and conveyed to them by Thomas Fulton in the year 1763 Hugh Donaghe Seal October Augusta Court 1795 This Indenture of Bargain & Sale from Hugh Donaghe and Ann his wife to Joseph Bell was acknowledged in Court by the said Donaghe and ordered to be recorded. VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 28, 1792-1796, p. 409-10 21 Oct 1795 On the petition of Hugh Donaghe against William Crawford for debt due by Note, Judgment for five pounds with legal interest thereon from the 23rd day of April 1792 till payment, and the Costs. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 23, 1793-1796, p. 377 20 Nov 1795 Ordered that James Mona and wife pay Hugh Donaghe two dollars and twelve cents for three days as a witness for them against Blair. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 23, 1793-1796, p. 389 23 Jan 1796 On the petition of Hugh Donaghe against John Kizer and William Kinnerley for debt due by Note: On hearing It is ordered by the Court that the plaintiff recover against the defendant five pounds seven shillings and his Costs by him about his said suit in this behalf expended. But this Judgment is to be discharged by the payment of three pounds sixteen shillings and three pence with Legal Interest on £2.15.6 from the 18th day of August 1786, and on £1.17.9 from the 25th day of December 1793 till payment and the costs aforesaid. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 18 1796 Rockingham Co., VA LT Donaghe Hugh 3 tracts 80, 93, 89 267 acres, rate 1.11, val. £25 11sh 9p 315 acres, rate 4.4, val. £68 5sh 31 Mar 1796 Augtusta Co., PPT, 2nd Dist. Donaghe Hugh 1 wm above 16, 3 blacks above 16, 3 blacks 12- 16, 8 horses 1796 Augusta Co., LT 2nd District Donaghe Hugh 98 acres val. £13/1/4 tax 3/11 1/2 Do 136 89/9/4 8/10 Do 100 76/5/0 1/2/10 1/2 Do 88 77/0/0 1/3/1 1/2 Do 93 16/16/0 5/0 1/2 From Philip Hull & Geo. Hooks Do 72 8/2/0 2/5 1/2 ) Do 82 7/3/6 2/10 1/4 ) Do 37 5/11/0 1/8 ) From John Donaghe Do 521 45/11/6 19/8 ) Do 302 40/5/4 18/0 1/4 ) Donaghe John 150 58/2/6 17/5 1/4 Do 150 13/2/6 3/11 1/2 Do 35 13/11/3 4/1 1/2 Do 66 6/12 2/0 1/2 Do 311 23/6/6 7/0 Do 150 58/2/6 12/0 3/4 Donaghe James [same as 1795] 4 Apr 1796 Hugh Donohee grant of 54 acres on Naked Creek adjoining the Rankins Home tract on the north side and between the same and a survey of said Donohee's VA, Augusta Co., Commonwealth's Grants & Patents, Book 33, p. 566 VA Abstracted Patents and Grants, Augusta Co., p. 209 19 Apr 1796 John Donaghe and Margaret his wife to Hugh Donaghe for £200 sell 1000 acres in the county of Augusta being on the south side of the north River of Shannandoh - - John Donaghe seal At a Court held for Augusta county the 19th day of April 1796 This Indenture of Bargain and Sale from John Donaghe and Margaret his wife to Hugh Donaghe was acknowledged in Court, the wife having first privily examined according to law and ordered to be recorded. VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 28, 1792-1796, p. 493-5 19 Apr 1796 Philip Hull and Elizabeth his wife and George Hooks and Jane his wife to Hugh Donaghe for ____ sell 193 acres by survey bearing the date 15 Apr 1792 on some branches of the north River of Shanandoa in fee simple - - At a Court held for Augusta Co. the 19th day of April 1796 This deed of Bargain and sale from Phillip Hull and Elizabeth his wife to Hugh Donaghe was acknowledged in Court by the said Hull and wife she having been first privily examined as the law directs and ordered to be recorded. VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 28, 1792-1796, p. 495-7 19 Apr 1796 Phillip Hull and Elizabeth his wife and George Hooks and Jane his wife to Hugh Donaghe for _____ 193 acres by survey bearing date 15 Apr 1791 on some branches of the North River of Shenandore - - in fee simple - - At a Court held for Augusta Co. 19th April 1796 this deed of Bargain and Sale from Philip Hull and Elizabeth his wife to Hugh Donaghe was acknowledged in court by the said Hull and wife she having been first privily examined as the Law directs and order to be recorded. At a Court held for Augusta Co. June the 23rd 1800 This deed of Bargan and Sale from Philip Hull and Elizabeth his wife and George Hook and June his wife to Hugh Donaghe having been heretofore acknowledged in Court by said Hull and wife, was this day further acknowledged by said George Hook and June his wife (she having been first privily examined as the Law directs) and also by John Hook who hath subscribed thereto, and ordered to be recorded. VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 31, 1800-1802, p. 63-6 19 Apr 1796 Hugh Donaghe and Anne his wife to John Donaghe, all of Augusta for £200 sell 4 Tracts of land lying on naked creek a branch of the north River of shannandoh, one tract of 335 acres, 2nd tract of 66 acres joins the north side of the former, 3rd tract of 150 acres joins the south side of the former, 4th tract of 311 acres joins the south side of the frst mentioned tract At a Court held for Augusta County the 19th day of April 1796 This Indenture of Bargain and Sale from Hugh Donaghe and Anne his wife to John Donaghe was acknowledged in Court by the said Hugh and wife, she having been first privily examined according to law, and ordered to be recorded. VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 28, 1792-1796, p. 497-9 17 May 1796 Hugh Donaghe Plt against John Wilson & Thomas Cassaday Defts - In an Attachment The plaintiff in this cause not further proceeding, This attachment is dismissed. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 23, 1793-1796, p. 464 17 May 1796 Ordered that James Mona & wife pay unto Hugh Donaghe one dollar and six cents for two days attendance as a witness for him at the suit of Blair. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 23, 1793-1796, p. 465 17 Aug 1796 Hugh Doanghe Plt against John and Thomas Story Defts. - In Covenant On the motion of the plaintiff this Cause is continued until November Court next. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 39 19 Aug 1796 Ordered that James Monie and wife pay unto Hugh Donaghe fifty three cents for one days attendance as a Witness for them against William Blair. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 40 19 Sep 1796 Hugh Donaghe assee. of Deborah McMahon against James Stuart and Thomas Story, On a petition for debt due by a Single Bill: The same Judgment for five pounds one shilling, with Interest thereon from the 12th day of August 1792 till payment and the Costs. Subject to a Credit for thirty six shillings paid the assignee in May 1793. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 78 1797 Rockingham Co., VA LT Donaghee Hugh 3 tracts same as 1796 1/2 lot, rent 4, 315 acres same as 1796 21 Apr 1797 Augusta Co., PPT, 2nd Dist. Donaghe Hugh 1 wm above 16, 3 blacks above 16, 3 blacks 12- 16, 8 horses 1797 Augusta Co., LT 2nd District Donaghi Hugh 98 acres val. £13/1/4 tax 3/11 1/2 Do 136 89/9/4 8/10 Do 100 76/5/0 1/2/10 1/2 Do 88 77/0/0 1/3/1 1/2 Do 93 16/16/0 5/0 1/2 Do 100 30/8/4 9/1 1/2 Do 72 8/2/0 2/5 1/2 Do 82 7/3/6 2/10 1/4 Do 37 5/11/0 1/8 Do 521 45/11/6 19/8 Do 302 40/5/4 18/0 1/4 Donaghi John [same as 1796] Donaghi James [same as 1795] 18 May 1797 Hugh Donaghe Plt. against William Kinnerley & Benjamin Kinnerley Defts. - On a motion on a forthcoming Bond for the delivery of property, the action of which has been forfeited. This day came the plaintiff by his attorney and it appearing that the defendants have had legal notice of this motion. They were solomnly called but came not. Therefore It is considered by the court that the plaintiff recover against the defendants fifteen pounds eight shillings and eleven pence the penalty of the said bond and his costs by him in this behalf expended; and the said defendants in mercy & c. But this Judgment is to be discharged by the payment of seven pounds fourteen shillings and five pence half penny with Interest thereon to be computed at the rate of five per Centum per annum from the eighth day of July 1796 till payment and the Costs. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 149 7 Jun 1797 Grant in Rockingham Co. to Hugh Donahoe 178 acres on N side of N River of Shenandoah, about 100 poles from sd. river adj. land of Shank, gray & c. VA, Patents and Grants, Book 39, p. 291 20 Jun 1797 Hugh Donaghe returned into Court his platt of his inclusive Survey for fifteen hundred and five acres of land, together with his principal title papers, which was adjudged by the Court to be just and reasonable and ordered to be certified. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 168 19 Jul 1797 On the petition of Hugh Donaghe against Conrad Rolar and John Rolar for debt due by single bill and the same against George Henry for debt due by single bill, the sheriff have returned two other petitions that the defendants are no inhabitants the same is ordered to abate by their said returns. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 183 18 Aug 1797 Hugh Donaghe Plt against John and Thomas Story Defts - In Covenant The defendant John and having been arrested at the suit of the plaintiff is this cause, the same is ordered to abate as to him, and the defendant Thomas for plea saith that he hath performed the covenants in the declaration mentioned, and for further plea saith that at the time of executing the said covenant he was an infant under the age of 21 years, to which last plea the plaintiff replied generally, and for further replication saith that since the defendant came of full age he hath notified and confirmed the said covenant, to which the defandant rejoined generally, and to the first plea the plaintiff replies that the defendant hath broken his covenant in this, that the defendant hath not conveyed to him the quantity of one hundred and eighty eight acres, and because he hath conveyed in said covenant nine and an half acres the property of Thomas Givens to which the defendant rejoined generally, and therefore came a Jury to wit: John McDowell, William Epperson, James Hill, Charles Epperson, John Cunningham, David Buchanan, Christopher Morris, Peter Hall, James McGonegall, Joseph Pippett, David Moore and Walter Heron and being elected tried and sworn the truth to speak upon the issue joined upon their oath to say that the defendant is not guilty as in pleading he hath alledged. Therefore It is considered by the court that the plaintiff take nothing by his bill, but for his false clamour be in mercy & c, and the said defendant go thereof without day, and recover against the plaintiff his costs by him about his defence in this behalf expended. Whereupon the plaintiff prayed an appeal to the next district Court to be holden in Staunton which was granted him on his entering into bond with sufficient security in the Clerks office in the penalty of one hundred dollars conditioned as the law directs, which was accordingly done. Memorandum: At the trial of this cause a Bill of Exceptions was tendered by the plaintiffs counsil in these words to wit "On the trial of this cause the plaintiff introduced a plat of the land in the declaration mentioned made by the Surveyor of the County in these words to wit: " a plat of & c. " together with said Surveyor of the County to establish the breaches in the declaration & c. mentioned. This platt was objected to as improper evidence, not having been made by order of Court the defendants not having notice and not being present, consequentially exparty. The Court ware of openion that the platt ought not to be read as evidence. The plaintiff then offered to examine the Surveyor to prove he had been round the courses in the deed mentioned at the time he made the plat, had seen the courses and calculated the contents. This evidence was also objected to on the same principle and rejected by the Court, to which openion of the Court the plaintiff by his attorney excepts and prays that the same may be signed & c." and which is done accordingly. Robert Douthat Seal Jacob Swoope Seal R. Gratton Seal VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 205-6 18 Aug 1797 Ordered that James Monea and Ann his wife pay unto Hugh Donaghe one dollar and fifty nine Cents for three days attendance here as a witness for the said Monea and wife against William Rolar. - - - Ordered that Hugh Donaghe pay unto Abraham Garber one dollar and fifty nine Cents for three days attendance as a witness for the said Donaghe against John and Thomas Story. - - - Ordered that Hugh Donaghe pay unto David Stephenson one dollar and fifty nine Cents for three days attendance here as a witness for the said Donaghe against John and Thomas Story. - - - Ordered that Thomas Story pay unto Robert Kinney one dollar and six Cents for two days attendance here as a witness for the said Story at the suit of Hugh Donaghe. - - - Ordered that Thomas Story pay unto Archibald Dixon one dollar and six Cents for two days attendance here as a witness for the said Story at the suit of Hugh Donaghe. - - - Ordered that Thomas Story pay unto William Robertson two dollars and twelve Cents for five days attendance here as a witness for the said Story at the suit of Hugh Donaghe. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 207 18 Aug 1797 William McGarison Plt against Hugh Donaghe Deft. - In Case This day came the parties by their attornies and thereupon came a Jury to wit: David Hanna, Robert Stephenson, John Backenstoe?, Michael Seyford, Thomas Story, William Chambers, Hugh Young, James Hodgson, Henry Hartman, William Blair, Thomas Givens and Joseph Rankin who being elected tried and sworn the truth to speak upon the Issue joined upon their Oath to say, that the defendant is guilty in manner and form as the plaintiff against him hath complained and they do assess the plaintiffs damages by occasion thereof to nine pounds, besides his costs Therefore It is considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover against the said defendant his damages aforesaid in form aforesaid and his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended and the said defendant in mercy & c. and in the motion of the defendant by his attorney a new trial is granted him on paying the costs of this day. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 207-8 Sep 1797 Martin Earhart to Hugh Donaghe VA, Rockingham Co., Deed Book 00, p. 233 14 Sep 1797 Hugh Donohee grant of 1505 acres on both sides of Naked Creek a branch of the North River of Shanandoah VA, Augusta Co., Commonwealth's Grants & Patents, Book 36, p. 536 VA Abstracted Patents and Grants, Augusta Co., p. 216 22 Feb 1798 On the petition of Hugh Donaghe against George Fosnought for debt by Single Bill. The defendant having been duly summoned and served with a copy of the petition and failing to appear tho' solumnly called It is considered by the Court that the petitioner recover against the defendant five pounds eleven shillings the debt aforesaid with Interest thereon to be conputed at the rate of five per centum per annum from the twenty first day June 1796 till payment and his costs by him in this behalf expended. - - - On the petition of Hugh Donaghe against John Acre and Michael Acre for debt due by single bill. The defendant having been duly summoned and served with a copy of the petition and failing to appear tho' solumnly called It is considered by the Court that the petitioner recover against the defendant five pounds the debt aforesaid, with Interest, thereon to be computed after the rate of five per centum per annum from the fifth day of November 1794 till payment and his costs by him in this behalf expended. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 259 12 Mar 1798 Augusta Co., PPT, 2nd Dist. Robert Kinney Donaghe Hugh 1 wm above 16, 5 blacks above 16, 7 horses, tot. tax. 238 [2.38] 21 Mar 1798 Hugh Donaghe Plt. against William McGarven Deft. - In Debt This day came the parties by their attornies and thereupon came also a Jury to wit: William Br___ , George Young, Jacob Rapp, David Bell, Robert B. St. Clair, George Bittle, James Patterson, Samuel Henry, Patrick Shannon, Hugh Young, Nathaniel Hunter and James McNutt junior who being elected tried and sworn the truth to speak upon the issue upon their oath do say that the defendant did assume upon in manner and form as the plaintiff against him hath complained and they do assess the plaintiffs damages by occasion of the defendants non performance of that assumption to twelve pounds after deducting five pounds thirteen shillings with Interest from the first day of September 1794 and one penny damages whereupon he the said defendant saith that the Court ought not proceed to Judgment upon the verdict aforesaid for the reasons following Donaghe against McGarven. And that the defendant by his attorney prays that the Court would not enter into Judgment upon the verdict of the Jury aforesaid, because he says that the same verdict does not persue the declaration but is informal and illegal and such that the Court here cannot render Judgment upon; and because the declaration names the paper offered in evidence and filed in the cause, a promissory note, whereas it appears to be a single bill and thus described would not be a bar to future action, for these and many other errors appearing in the record he prays that the Judgment of the Court may be stayed and arrested" and because the Court will advise upon day is given the parties aforesaid have until the next court of quarter sessions. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 274 21 Mar 1798 Ordered that John and Jacob Rapp pay unto Hugh Donaghe one dollar and six Cents for two days attendance here as a witness for the said Rapp against James Searight. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 278 1798 Rockingham Co., VA LT Donaghe Hugh same as 1797 + 90 acres, rate $.25, val. $22.50, tax $.09 1798 Augusta Co., LT 2nd District Donaghi Hugh 54 acres $27.00 tax $0.10 Do 98 43.12 .16 Do 136 97.92 .37 Do 100 254.00 .96 Do 88 257.84 .98 Do 100 101.00 .38 Do 93 53.94 .20 Do 72 31.68 .12 Do 82 73.78 .09 Do 37 18.50 .07 Do 521 151.09 .57 Do 302 132.88 .69 Donaghi John 150 193.50 .73 Do 150 43.50 .12 Do 35 45.25 .17 Do 66 22.44 .08 Do 311 77.75 .29 Do 150 193.50 .73 Donaghi James 159 228.96 .87 Do 50 22.00 .08 Do 268 117.92 .58 11 Apr 1798 Grant of 31/2 acres to George Crawford on the south side of the Middle River between the lands of Thos. Givins, Hugh Donaghe & others. VA Abstracted Patents and Grants, Augusta Co., p. 218 19 May 1798 Hugh Donaghe assignee of Adam Link Plt against Gideon Morgan Deft. - In Debt Jacob Kinney comes into Court and undertakes for the defendant that in case the said defendant shall be cast in this suit that he shall pay and satisfy the condemnation of the Court or render his body to prison in execution for the same or that he the said Jacob Kinney will do it for him and in the motion of the defendant by his attorney who plead payment It is ordered that the Judgment allowed by the plaintiff against the said defendant and his Security on the Office be set aside and the trial of the issue is referred till August Court next. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 310 17 Jul 1798 The Commonwealth Plt against Hugh Donaghe Deft. - On a presentment of the Grand Jury for not keeping in good repair the road of which he is surveyor. This day came as well the deputy attorney for the Commonwealth as the defendant by his attorney who being fully heard It is considered by the Court that he make his fine with the Commonwealth by the payment of fifteen shillings and the costs of this prosecution, and may be taken & c. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 328 21 Aug 1798 Hugh Donaghe Plt against Jacob Long and Andrew Thompson Defts. - In Debt Jacob Lease comes into Court and undertakes for the defendant that in case the said defendant shall be cast in this case that he shall pay and satisfy the condemnation of the Court or render his body to prison in execution for the same, or that he the said Jacob Lease will do it for him. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 341 23 Aug 1798 William McGarven Plt. against Hugh Donaghe Deft. - In Case This day came the parties by their attornies and thereupon came also a Jury to wit: Thomas Barry, Jacob Swoope, Hance Harman, John Allison, Hugh Paul, Michael Seyford, James Jameson, Nathaniel Steele, Nathaniel Hunter, William Bakman, Henry Emerson, and Samuel Rankin who being elected tried and sworn the truth to speak upon the issue joined upon their oath do say that the defendant did assume upon himself in manner and form as the plaintiff against him hath complained and they do assess the plaintiffs damages by ocassion of the defendants non performance of that assumption to nine pounds besides his costs. Therefore It is considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover against the defendant his damages aforesaid, in form aforesaid assessed and his costs by him in this behalf expended and the said defendant in mercy & c. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 348 23 Aug 1798 Hugh Donaghe Plt. against Andrew Thompson and Jacob Long Defts. - In Debt James Allen junior (Captain) comes into Court and undertakes for the defendant that in case the said defendant shall be cast in this suit that they shall pay and satisfy the condemnation of the Court or render their bodies to prison in execution for the same, or that he the said James Allen junior will do it for them. - - - Ordered that William McGarven pay unto Patrick Roady two dollars and twelve Cents for five days attendance here as a witness for ths said McGarven against Hugh Donaghe. - - - Ordered that William McGarven pay unto David Love one dollar and six Cents for two days attendance here as a witness for the said McGarven against Hugh Donaghe. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 349 25 Aug 1798 Hugh Donaghe Plt. against William McGarven and James Bell Defts. - On a Writ of Scire facias On the motion of the defendants by their attorny who plead no such record to which the plaintiffs attorney replied generally It is ordered that the judgment obrained by the plaintiff against the defendants in the Office be set aside and the trial of the issue is referred till November Court next. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 355 18 Oct 1798 On the petition of Hugh Donaghe against Gideon Morgan for debt by single bill. This petition is dismissed by the petitioner. - - - Ordered that Gideon Morgan pay unto John Brown one dollar and fifty nine Cents for three days attendance here as a witness for the said Morgan at the suit of Donaghe. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 386 20 Nov 1798 Hugh Donaghe Plt. against John Conner Jacob Conner and Malachia Lea Defts. - On a bond taken for the forthcoming of property at the day of Sale upon an execution sued out of this by the plaintiff against the defendants Conner and Conner. This day came the plaintiff by his attorney and it appearing that the defendants John Conner and Jacob Conner have had legal notice of this motion. They were solemnly called but came not. Therefore It is considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover against the defendants Conner and Conner thirty eight pounds thirteen shillings and ten pence the penalty of the said bond and his costs by him in this behalf expended and the said defendants in mercy & c. But this Judgment is to be discharged by the payment of nineteen pounds ten shillings and eight pence with interest thereon to be computed after the rate of six per Centum from the sixteenth day of August 1798 till payment and Costs. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 394 24 Nov 1798 Hugh Donaghe Plt. against Bowyer & Breckenridge Defts - In Debt Alexander Humphreys comes into court and undertakes for the defendants that in case the said defendants shall be cast in this suit he shall pay and satissfy the condemnation of the Court or render his body to prison in execution for the same or that he the said Alexander Humphreys will do it for him and therefore came as well the plaintiff by his attorney as the defendant in his own proper person and the said defendant acknowledged the plaintiffs action. Therefore with the assent of the plaintiff It is considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover against the defendant twenty three pounds seventeen shillings and eight pence the debt in the declaration mentioned with Interest thereon to be computed at the rate of six per Centum per annum from the Seventeenth day of October 1797 till payment and his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended and the said defendant in mercy & c. and the plaintiff agrees to stay execution of this Judgment untill June next. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 425 23 [sic] Nov 1798 Hugh Donaghe Plt. against William McGarven Deft. - In Debt This day came the parties by their attornies and the plea of the defendant in arrest of Judgment being argued and overruled. It is considered by the court that the plt recover against the defendant twelve pounds after deducting £5.13 with Interest from the first day of November 1794 and one penny damages, the damages by the Jury in this cause formerly assessed, and his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended and the said defendant in mercy. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 24, 1796-1799, p. 432-3 11 Jan 1799 Robert Bailey of Augusta Co., Town of Staunton to Hugh Donaghe for good and valuable consideration sell the following property one waggon and gear one large bay horse four year old about 15 hands high which I purchased of John Teague one black horse with one eye ____ eight years old & about 15 hands high which I purchased from George Berry one Bay do eight years old about 15 hands high which I purchased from James Johnston one bay ditto eight years old about the same hight which I got from James Johnston and he got the same from John Davis one Stud horse Called young Kade ____ple grey about 15 and a half hands high which I got from James Johnston and a young Stud Colt grey about two years old ______ quikksilver purchased from Hugh Paul and I do acknowledge the receipt of the purchase money from sd Donaghe and do warrant the sd property to the sd Donaghe - - Wit: Chesley Kinney, Alex. S. Lyle, William Kinney At a Court held for Augusta Co. the 15th day of Jan 1799 This Bill of Sale from Robert Bailey to Hugh Donaghe was proved by the oaths of Chesley Kinney & Alexander S. Lyle two of the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 30, 1798-1799, p. 205 Apr 1799 John Turner et ux to Hugh Donaghe VA, Rockingham Co., Deed Book 00, p. 331 1799 Rockingham Co., VA LT Donaghe Hugh same as 1798 + 178 acres, rate $.25, val. $44.50, tax $.22 1799 Augusta Co., LT 2nd District Donaghi Hugh [same as 1798] Donaghi John [same as 1798] Donaghi James [same as 1798] 13 May 1799 Augusta Co., PPT, 2nd Dist. Donaghe Hugh 1 wm above 16, 5 blacks above 16, 1 black above 12, 10 horses, tot. tax 2.84 23 May 1799 Donaghe v King in chancery on the Defts mo. order Survey on the 2nd Tuesday in June next. - - - Donaghe v Risk & c. Joseph Henderson spl bail office judgt Set aside payt to pt. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 26, 1799-1801, p. 30 27 May 1799 Wilson v Donaghe disd agreed VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 26, 1799-1801, p. 25 28 May 1799 Hugh Donaghe Plt against Samuel King Deft. - In Chancery On the motion of the defendant It is ordered that the Surveyor of this County do go upon the Land on the second Tuesday in June next, and survey and lay out the same as either party shall require and return three of our plots and report thereof to the Court and that any of the Justices of the said do then and there meet view and examine and take the depositions of such witnesses as shall be produced by any of the parties, which are to be returned with the said plats and reports, and the Sheriff of the said County is to attend the said Survey and remove force if any shall be offered. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 25, 1799, p. 26 30 May 1799 Donaghe assee v Morgan plea waved & judt plt. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 26, 1799-1801, p. 37 31 May 1799 Hugh Donaghe assignee of Adam Lusk Plt against Gideon Morgan Det. - In Debt This day came the parties by their attormies and the defendant relinquishing his former plea says that he cannot gainsay the plaintiffs action Therefore it is considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover against the Defendant one hundred and thirty pounds the debt in the declaration mentioned and also his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended and the said defendant in Mercy & c. But this Judgment may be discharged by the payment of Ninety pounds with Interest thereon to be compounded at the rate of Six per Centum per annum from the first day of November 1797 till paid and also his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 25, 1799, p. 53 31 May 1799 Hugh Donaghe Plt against William McGarven & James Bell Defts. - In Debt By consent of the parties by their attornies it is ordered that this suit be dismissed and that the Plaintiff pay unto the Defendant's costs. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 25, 1799, p. 65 31 May 1799 Donaghe v McGarvin & c. Disd plt VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 26, 1799-1801, p. 40 1 Jun 1799 Donaghe vs King in Chy the atta being returned svd. and the deft not having filed his answer, the pltffs Bill is taken for confessed and a decree agreeable to the prayer of the Complaintants Bill, with Costs & unless the said deft file his answer or the good cause on or before the last day of August Court next to be held for this Cty. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 26, 1799-1801, p. 46 27 Jun 1799 Donaghe v Chinn judt the deft not appy VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 26, 1799-1801, p. 63 26 Aug 1799 Hugh Donaghe Plt against Charles Beaker Deft. - In Covenant James Cochran of this County comes into Court and undertakes for the defendant that in case he shall be cast in this suit he shall pay and satisfy the condemnation of the Court or render his body to prison in execution for the same or that he the said James Cochran would do it for him Thereupon on the motion of the defendant his attorney, It is ordered that the Judgment and Writ of Enquiry obtained in the office against the defendant and John Canote his security for appearance be set aside and thereupon the defendant for plea saith that he hath well and truly performed his covenant in the declaration mentioned to which the plaintiffs attorney replied generally and prays that the same may be inquired of by the County and the defendant likewise and the said defendant for further plea states that he hath not broken his covenant in the declaration mentioned in manner and form as the Plaintiff against him hath complained and [nothing more]. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 25, 1799, p. 127-8 30 Aug 1799 Donaghe vs Bowyer & c. Alexander Humphreys spl bail a jury sworn to ene_. of damages "to wit" Thos. Story Peter Elliott James D. Terrill Wm. Handley Jacob Gabbert George Mitchell James Huston Rue Morris Joseph Vaden Christian Comer Christian Bosserman & Peter Kelley who returned verdt. for the plt for the debt on the declaration mentd. & one penny damages & judgt. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 26, 1799-1801, p. unnumbered [page before p. 84] 30 Aug 1799 Land v Donaghe plea waved & judgt VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 26, 1799-1801, p. 84 31 Aug 1799 Donaghe vs King in Chancery The deft having filed his answer to the plaintiffs bill on his motion by his Counsel it is ordered that the conditional decree which was made in this cause at May term last be set aside. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 26, 1799-1801, p. 88 31 Aug 1799 Donaghe vs Long & c. disd agreed VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 26, 1799-1801, p. 89 Sep 1799 Hugh Donaghe Plt against William Bowyer William Breckenridge & Hugh Paul surviving ocligers of William Bowyer Wm. Breckenridge Edward Brown & Hugh Paul - In Debt Alexander Humphreys of this County came into Court and undertakes for the defendants that in case they shall be cast in this suit they shall pay and satisfy the condemnation of the Court or render their bodies to prison in execution for the same or that he the said Alexander Humphreys will do it for them Whereupon came the defendants by their attornies and thereupon came also a Jury to wit: Thomas Story, Peter Elliot, James Huston, Rice Morris, Joseph Naden, Christian Comer, Christian Bosserman and Peter Kelly who being elected tried and sworn well and truly to enquire of damages upon their oath do say that the defendants have not paid the debt in the declaration mentioned and they do assess the Plaintiffs damages by occassion of the detention of the said debt to one cent besides his costs Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the Defendants seventy Dollars the Debt in the declaration mentioned together with the damages aforesaid in form aforesaid assessed with Interest thereon to be computed after the rate of six per Centum per annum from the 23rd day of November 1797 till payment and his Costs by about his suit in this behalf expended and the said defendant in Mercy & c. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 25, 1799, p. 146-7 5 Sep 1799 William Chambers Gilbert Christian & John Fleiger to Hugh Donaghe sold 38 acres on the waters of Naked Creek for £50 be the same more or less that was devised to Elizabeth Blair by her brother John Blair by his will dated 15th day April 1788 and the sd. Elizabeth having intermarried with a certain Joseph Byers he thereby became Intitled to the sd. Land and the sd. Joseph Byers by a Deed of Trust bearing date the 20th day of September 1796 conveyed the sd. Land to the aforesaid William Chambers Gilbert Christian & John Fleiger to secure a debt due from sd. Byers to sd. Chambers which sd. Deed is also of record and the Land being Sold at public Sale agreeeable to sd. Deed the aforesd Hugh Donaghe being the highest bidder became the purchaser. Staunton District Court September the 5th 1799 This deed of bargain and sale from William Chambers Gilbert Christian & John Fleiger to Hugh Donaghe was acknowledged in Court by the sd. Christian Chambers & Fleiger & ordered to be recorded. VA, Augusta Co., Circuit Court Deed Book 1-A, p. 288-90 28 Oct 1799 Donaghe assee v Rankin & c. notice proved and judt VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 26, 1799-1801, p. 105 29 Oct 1799 Donaghe vs King contd Defendant VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 26, 179-1801, p. 113 29 Nov 1799 Honeyman vs Donaghe in Chancery on the motion of the plaintiff by his Counsel a Commission is awarded him to take the depositions of Wm. Blair and Alexander Reed, on giving the defendant reasonable notice of the times and places of taking the same. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 26, 1799-1801, p. 126 24 Feb 1800 A deed of B & Sale from Wm. Bowyer and Margaret Ann his wife to Hugh Donaghe was proved by the oaths of Alexr. S. Lyke Wm. Bar and Saml. Shields the witnesses thereto, and ordd. to be certified. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 26, 1799-1801, p. 141 25 Feb 1800 Donaghe v King Judt on hearing agreeable to speciality with Int. VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 26, 1799-1801, p. 146 25 Feb 1800 Donaghe vs King VA, Augusta Co., Court Order Book 26, 1799-1801, p. 146 25 Feb 1800 James Donaghe & Margaret his wife of Augusta Co., to Hugh Donaghe of same for 10 shillings sell 209 acres on the south side of the North River of Shannado [two adjoining tracts, 159 acres and 50 acres] James Donaghe Wit: G. Hooke, John Hooke, Youn 0 Hooke her mark At a Court held for Augusta Co. June 22, 1800 This deed of Bargain and Sale from James Donaghe and Margaret his wife to Hugh Donaghe was proved by the oaths of George Hooke, John Hooke and Jeane Hook the Witnesses thereto as to James Donaghe, and ordered to be recorded. VA, Augusta Co., Deed Book 31, 1800-1802, p. 69-71
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