St. John's Episcopal Church vestry books, 1730-1900.

parting the Land that was formerly Solomen Knibs and Ja's Hatcher not done there being no Line to be found The head Line of the said Tract adjoining To The Pleasants not done the parties intending to do it between themselves. The line parting the Land of John Bolling formerly William Leads in like manner to be done./. Copy Test 29 {Thomas Pleasants} {Stephen Woodson} {Charles Floyd}

We the Subscribers have processioned all the Lines within our precinct which is betwixt Balys Run and Four Mile Creek except the Line betwixt Edward Goode and Edward Bennet and Bennet refuses to procession that line and a Line betwixt Edward Goode and Tho' Mathis which they have agreed to make and a Line betwixt Wm Trogmorton and Edward Bennet we could not find and a parcel of Land upon Whiteoak Swamp belonging to Mr Eppes, who never came to meet us tho often required and a Line between Capt. James Cocke and John William, Cocke never came tho' required./. Copy Test: {By us Edward Goode} {Samuel S Gathright} {John Hobson}

The Lands Between Two mile Creek, four mile Creek and the Main Country Road Quietly processioned except Between John Redford and Willam Parker likewise between Abraham Childers and Henry Sharp Each agree to have the Lines run by Major John Bowling Quietly./. Copy Test: {Abraham Childers} {John Radford Jun.} {Henry Sharp}

We the Subscribers have processioneed all the land within our precinct. only the lands belonging to the Honourable William Randolph Esq. and Mr. William Randolph Gent. in Goochland their lines not being found. Coll' Richard Randolph never came to go with us and his is left undone Robert Hardwick, John North, Tho' [Fontains?] George Hardwick present with the owners thereof Thomas Ally, Tho' Jennets, John Shoemaker present Nick' Pryer, Thomas Cotral each being one with the other Jacob Robinsons, Benjamin Cannons, Charles Cannon present George Freeman. John Griffin, Thomas Alley present, part of Mr. William Randolph Gent: in Goochland being done which part lyes in the Island of Tockaho There being part of Several persons Land left undone by reason the the Gent’ Lines as first mentioned not being done. 30 May 7 & 8: 1736 copy Test: {John Ellis } {Will' Ellis} {Abra' Childers} The lines between John Cocke and William Passons both agreed in presence of Giles Carter and Tho' Jolly. The line between John Cocke and Joseph Woodson processiond and both agreed in presence of Wm Porter Sen'r John Williams James Volton. The Line between Joseph Woodson and William Porter Junior processioned and both agreed in presence of Wm. Porter Sen'r John Cocke John Wiliams James Vaulton. The line between William Porter Sen'r and Humphrey Smith processioned and both agreed in presence of William Shelles. The Line between Humphery Smith and Frances Gathright processioned and both agreed in presence of William Porter Senior. The Line between Frances Gathright and Elizabeth East processioned and both agreed in presence of William Porter Sen' and John Williams. The Line between Jno Cocke and Thomas Watkins processioned and both agreed in presence of Will' Porter Senior. The Line between Thomas Watkins and Joseph Woodson processioned and both agreed, in presence of John Cocke and William Porter Senior. The Line between William Porter Sen'r and Tho' Watkins processioned and both agreed in presence of John Cocke The line between William Porter Sen'r and James Cocke processioned 30

processioned and agreed. The line between Col Harison and Wm Lewis and Thomas Watkins and Thomas Benford and Edwards Moss by processioned and agreed in preference of James Powel Cocke Jone Cocke Giles Carter John Owen. The Line Between Charles Floyd and Stephen Floyd perecession'd and agreed a Line between Stephen Woodson and William Lewis processioned and agreed a Line between William Porter Senior & James Vaulton agreed a Line between John Cocke and James Vaulton agreed - a Line between William Porter Senr and John Williams agreed { The Lines between William Lewis and Tho' [Thomas] Watkins { not renewed because Tho' Watkins would not appear { a Line between Stephen Floyd and Stephen Woodson { not agreed on a Line between Wm Porter Senior [ and James Cocke not renewed because James 31 { Cocke did not appear. Francis Rowins Line, not {processioned no body would appear to do it for him.

{ Wm Porter Jun'r } Copy test { John Worrenar } { Stephen Floyd

At a Vestry held at Curls Church for Henrico parish on Sunday the 18th of July 1736: present William Randolph Esq. Richard Randolph, Bowler Cocke John Bolling James Powell Cocke James Cocke John Redford John Povall Edward Curd John Williamson and William Fuller Gent Vestrymen the reverand Mr William Stith produces a Letter from the Hon' William Gooch Esq his Majestys Lieu't Governor of this Colony and another from the rever'd mr James Blair Commisary Directed to the Church Wardens and Gen't of the Vestry recommending the Said Mr. Stith the Cure of this parish, which are read and ye Said Mr Stith hath this Day performed his ministerial function both in preaching and reading to the general Satisfaction and approbation of the Vestry Thereupon they do unanimously agree to receive him as Minister of this parish Signed by Jas Powell Cooke } Church Wardens James Cocke }

Pursuant to an Order of Vestry held for Henrico parish the 6 day of December ano. 1735. We John Stewart, Edward Cox and Benjamin Burton being appointed processioners in the precinct Between Corneliousses, Two mile Creek and the main County road: In obedience to the Said order we mett on the 9th day of January and did proceed to fulfil the said order Viz:

the Bounds of Land between Edward Cox and John Cox renewed the Said Edward and John being present, done in presence of Tho' Jordan.

As also the Bounds of Land between Edward Cox and Tho' Jordan the parties being present renewed in presence of John Cox. 32 As also the Bounds of Land between John Cox and Tho' Jordan renewed the partys being present.

As also the Bounds of Land between William Perkins and Thomas Branch renewed the partys being present done in presence of Arther Giles.

As also the Bounds of Land Between Thomas Branch and William Burton renewed the parties being present, done in presence of William Pirkins and Arther Giles.

As also the bounds of Land between Edward Cox and William Perkins renew'd the partys being present, done in presence of Arthur Giles.

As also the bounds of Land between Edward Cox and Sarah Mosley renewed the parties being present done in precence of Wm Perkins and Art' Giles

As also the bounds of Land between Sarah Mosley and William Pirkins renewed the partys being present done in presence of Ar' Giles

As also the bounds of Land Between Thomas Branch and John Taylor an orphant renewed, William Perkins, his guardian and the Said Branch being present done in presence of Arth'r Giles.

As Also the bounds of land between Sarah Mosley and John Taylor the Said Mosley and William Perkins being present at renewing the Same Done in presence of Arther Giles and Thomas Perkins.

As also the bound of land Between William Pirkins and John Taylors renewed the Said Pirkins being present Done in presence of Art' Giles

also the bounds of Land Between William Burton and Samuel Hancock renew'd the partys being present done in preference of Tho' Woodcocke.

As Also the bounds of Land between William Pirkins and Samuel Hancock ye said Pirkins being present Done by consent of the Said Hancock renew'd in presence of Tho' Woodcocke.

As also the bounds of Land between Robert Bullington and Sam'l Hancock renew'd the Said Bullington being present Done by the consent of ye Said Hancocke present Thomas Woodcocke. 33 As also the Bounds of Land between Wm Pirkins and Robert Bullington renewed the parties being present. done in presence of Tho' Woodcock

As also the bounds of land between John Stowart and William Finney renew'd the partys being present. Done in presence of Tho Ballow Abr'a Baly and Benjamin Burton Junior

As also the bounds of Land between John Stowart and Judith Cocke renewed the partys being present done in presence of Tho' Ballow, Wm Finny Abraham Baly

As also the bounds of Land between Judith Cocke and Tabitha Ballow renew'd the parties present Don in presence of Thomas Ballow Abra Baly and Wm Finney

As also the bounds of Land Between Benjamin Burton and Abraham Baly renew'd the partys being present Done in presence of Thomas Ballow

As also the Bounds of Land Between Benjamin Burton and Wm Finney renewed the partys being present Don in presence of Abraham Baly

As also the bounds of Land Between Wm Finney and Richard Cox renewed The parties being present Done in presence of Abraham Baly.

As also the bounds of Land Between John Cox and Michal Turpin renew'd the parties being present Don in presence of Hays Whitloe

As also the bounds of Land between John Cox and Benj'a Burton renewed the parties being present Done in presence of Hais Whitloe

As also the Bounds of Land Between William Finney and Michal Tirpin renewed the parties being present Done in presence of John Cox and Hays Whitlow. 34 As also the bounds of Land Between John Stowart and John Ellis the said Stewart present renewed by Consent of the Said Ellis in presence of Benj Burton Jun'r

As also the bounds of Between Francis Eppes and Thomas Branch renewed the bodies being present Don in presence of Rodrick Evins.

As also the bounds of land between Francis Eppes and Will’ Burton Renewed the parties being present Don in presence of Tho' branch and Roderick Evans.

As also the Bounds of Land between Francis Eppes and John Stewart Renewed the parties being present Done in presence of Roderick Evans

As also the bounds of Land between Francis Eppes and Samuel Hancock renewed the said Hancock being present Don by ye Consent of ye To' Eppes

As also the bounds of land between Benj Burton and Samuel Hancock renewed the parties being present

As also the bounds of land between Benja Burton and John Ellis renewed the parties being present done in presence of Abram Baly.

As also the bounds of land between William Fuller and Hays Whitloe renewed the said Whitlow being present Don by Consent of the said Fuller in presence of Will' Finney.

As also the bound of land between William Fuller and Prudence Cox renewed by consent of the Said Fuller in presence of Wm Finney and Hays Whitloe.

As also the bounds of Land between Robert Bullington and Tho' Jordan renewed the parties being present.

As also the bound of Land between Willam Pirkins and Thomas Jordan renewed the Said Jordan being present Don by consent of the Said Pirkins in presence of Rob't Bullington.

an acc't of Lands not processioned with the particular reasons why they were not processioned

35 The bounds of Land between Edward Cox and John Cox at a place Call'd Wilkinson's Bottom not renew'd the parties being present and Willing to procession but no line to be found

The bounds of Land between William Randolph and Edward Cox not renewed by reason of the Said Randolph failing to come to renew the Same.

The bounds of Land between William Randolph and Thomas Jordan not renewed by reason of the Said Randolph failing to come to renew the Same.

The Bounds of Land between William Randolph and Robert Bullington not renew'd by reason of the Said Randolph failing to come.

the bounds of Land between William Randolph and Rodorick Urquart not renewed by reason of both parties Absence.

the bounds of Land between William Randolph and William Parker not renewed by reason of the Said Randolphs failing to Come to renew the Same.

The bounds of Land between William Randolph and the Gleeb [Glebe] Land not renewed by reason of the Said Randolphs failing to come to renew the Same.

The bounds of Land between Maj'r John Bolling and William Randolph not renewed by reason of the Said Randolphs failing to come to renew the Same.

The bounds of Land between Maj'r John Bolling and the Gleeb Land not renew'd by reason no person to show the Bounds.

The bounds of Land between Maj'r John Bolling and Temprance Bullington not renewed by reason of the Said Bullingtons Absence.

the bounds of Land between Robert Bullington and Rodorick Urquart not renew'd by reason of the Said Urquarts absence.

The bounds of Land between Cap't Frances Eppes and Benj'a Burton not renew'd the parties present and willing to procession but no lines to be found.

The bounds of Land between Cap't Frances Eppes and Wm Fuller not renewed by reason of the Said Eppes failing to Come to renew the Same.

The bounds of Land between Cap't Fran' Eppes and John Cox not renewed by reason of the Said Eppes failing to Come to renew the Same.

The bounds of Land between Maj'r John Bolling and Cap't Fran's Eppes not renewed by reason of both partys being absence.

The bounds of Land between Major John Bolling and William Fuller not renewed by reason of both party's absence./. 36 The bounds of Land between Prudence Cox and Richard [Renard?] not renewed by reason of both party's absence./. The bounds of Land between William Finny and Abra Barly not renewed the party present and Willing to procession but no line to be found./. The bounds of Land between William Finny and Judith Cocke not renewed the partys present and Willing to procession but no Line to be found./.

John Stewart: Edward Cox: Benj'a Burton Copy Test

At vestry held at Curls Church for laying the parish Levey the Eleventh day of December 1736. present. James Powell Cocke } Church Warden James Cocke Gent } William Randolph Esq'r [Esquire]; Richard Randolph; John Redford Bowler Cocke, John Povall and William Fuller Gen't Vestrymen

Henrico Parish -- Dr -- 1736 Gr Tob Cask [Cash?]

To Ballance due to Collector last year 175 To the Reve'd Mr William Stith 12000 480 To Conveniancy on Do. 2031 To Sackvil Brewer Reador a years Sallery 2000 80 To Do. Clerk of the Vestry 1000 40 To John Eals Reador at chapel 2000 80 To John Hobron sexton 600 24 To Elenor Williams Do. at Chapel 600 24 To the Church Wardens for communion Bread and Wine 400 To Susanna Woodcock for keeping her Son 1200 48 To Mary North for keeping Susanna Burnett 1000 40 To Hutchins Burton for keeping Susanna Rollings 700 28 To the Collector for Insolvense persons twice listed 891 To the Rev's Mr. Brook for short levyed him last year for preaching 680 To Robert Hardwick for his Son and Impotent person 500 To Elizabeth Fussel for keeping and Burying Elenor West 600 Caryed forward 26377 844 36

Henrico Parish Dr. brought forward_______________ 26377 84[?] To the collector for a mistake in levying Mr Gavin Tob last year...... 351. Cask 844 37 27752 Commission on 27572 lbs tobacco @ 6 percent is 1654 29226 Due from the Collector to the parish 543 29769 Henrico Parish is Credit 1736 By the collector for 14 percent of 4176 Tobo Reciv'd of } Dale parish and by him paid here with that Deduction} 579 By 973 Tithables at 30 Tobacco per pole is 29190 29769 John Nash Gent is appointed Collector of this parish this year and it is order'd the he do receive of every Tithabel person within the said parish according to Law thirty pounds of Tobacco being the Levy for this year and if any person refuses to pay the Same he is to Distrain for it, ad that he do pay unto each parish Creditor respectively their Several Sums of Tobacco as in the proportions of the said Levy are mentioned for the performance of All which the said Mr John Nash Enters into Bond. Richard Randolph and Bowler Cocke Gent Enter themselves Security.

John Nash Gent presents an Account of the Money received by him as Collector at Sixpence per pole of the Tithables in this parish which was to have been apply'd towards the repairing the Chappel; by which it appears that there is due from him to the parish the Sum of Nineteen pounds Two Shillings and two pence. It is ordered that he do pay the Said Sum of Money to Richard Randolph Gent who is desired to receive and keep the Same in his hands for the use of the parish till further orders. James Powel Cocke} James Cocke } Church Wardens

At a Vestry held at Curls Church for Henrico parish ye 8th day of October anno Dom' 1737 for laying ye parish Levey 38 present James Powell Cocke, James Cocke Ch [church] Wardens Richard Randolph, John Redford, Bowler Cocke, John Bolling, William Fuller John Povall, Edward Curd, John Wiliamson and Robert Mosbey, Gent' Vestrym'n

Henrico Parish Dr for ye year 1737 [Gr meaning lbs?] Tob'o Caske To the Rever'd Mr Wiliam Stith 10000 400 To ye 14 per cent on Do for conveniancey 1693 To Sackvil Brewer Reador at Curls Church 2000 80 To Do as Clerk of ye Vestry 500 20 To John Eals Reador at Chapel 2000 80 To John Hobson Sexton at Curls Church 600 24 To Elenor Williams Do at Chapel 600 24 To ye Church Wardens for Communion Bread and Wine 400 To Susanna Woodcock for keeping her Son an Impotent person 1200 48 To Mary North for keeping Susanna Burnnet 1000 40 To Hutchins Burton for keeping Susanna Rollings 700 28 To Robert Hardwick for keeping his Son an Impotent person 500 20 To ye Collector for Insolvents &c 330 To the Church Wardens for ye use of Elizabeth Baly a poor old woman 400 To Do for ye Use of the Widow Stephens a poor blind Woman 600 To 16 per cent on Said 1000 for Conveniency 160 To Edmond Allen for keeping his Son an Idiot 600 To Elizabeth Fussel for keeping John West an Infant 400 To Tho Jennet for keeping Eliz'a Pike til laying ye next Levey 900 24583 764 Cash 764 25347 To Commission @ 6 percent on 25347 is 1520 26867 38