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341. 1835, Wythe County, VA

8 Jun 1835

Harrell, Reuben

Account of Andrew Porter, constable, allowed, $7.19; Robert Sanders, $3.12; Michael Jackson, $3.12 and Reuben Harrell $11.04.

Source: Abstracts of Court Orders of Wythe County, Virginia, 1821-1830, Volume 4, by Mary B. Kegley, 1999, p. 71.


342. 1835, Wythe County, VA

8 Jun 1835

Harrell, Reuben and John

Claims allowed: Reuben Harrell, 1 day, $0.50; John Harrell, 3 days, $ 1.50;

Source: Abstracts of Court Orders of Wythe County, Virginia, 1821-1830, Volume 4, by Mary B. Kegley, 1999, p. 73.


343. 1836, Wythe County, VA

26 May 1836

Harrell, Abraham

26 May 1836; This Indenture made this 26th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty six. Between Abraham D. Harrell of United States navy of the one part and John Wirt of the County of Wythe and State of Virginia of the other part Witnesseth that the said Abraham D. Harrell for and in consideration of the sum of five dollars current money of the United States to him in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged doth grant, bargain and sell unto the said Wirt all his interest in a certain lot or parcel of land, lying and being in the County of Wythe and town of Evansham on the South east side of the main street adjoining a lot of the said John Wirt on the East and lot formerly owned by Daniel Sharritz now by said John Wirt on the West & which was assigned to Mary Davis Dec’d late the widow of John Davis dec’d as part of her dower with all the appurtenances to have and to hold the said lot or parcel of land with all the appurtenances unto the said John Wirt and his heirs. And the said Harrell for himself and his heirs doth covenant with the said Wirt that he the said Harrell the said interest in the said lot or parcel of land with all the appurtenances unto the said Wirt and his heirs against the claims of all persons whomsoever shall warrant and will forever defend. In Witness whereof, the said Abram D. Harrell hath hereunto subscribed his name and affixed his seal the day and year first above written.

Signed Sealed and delivered In presence of }

Abraham D. Harrell {Seal}

Virginia: In the Clerks office of Wythe County Court 26 May 1836 __ This deed of bargain and sale was acknowledged by Abram D. Harrell as his act and deed and was admitted to be recorded.

Teste
A. B. Moore DC

Source: Wythe County Deed Book 13, pp. 346-347


344. 1836, Wythe County, VA

26 May 1836

Harrell, Abram

26 May 1836; This Indenture made this 26th day of May 1836 between Abram D. Harrell of the County of Wythe and State of Virginia of the one part and James E. Brown of the County of Wythe and State of Virginia of the other part Witnesseth that the said Harrell for and in consideration of the sum of thirty dollars to him in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath granted bargained & sold and by these presents doth grant bargain & sell unto the said James E. Brown all the interest of the said Harrell in and to a lott of land adjoining the town of Evansham in the County of Wythe containing by estimation about thirty acres and which was assigned to the late Mary Davis widow of John Davis dec’d as her dower in the land of her deceased husband, the interest of the said Harrell being a reversion in an undivided tenth part thereof subject to the life estate of his father Jacob Harrell who is tenant by courtesy thereof. To have and to hold the said reversionary interest with all and singular the appurtenances thereunto belonging to the said James E. Brown and his heirs to the sole use and behoof of him the said James E. Brown and his heirs forever and the said Abram D. Harrell for himself & his heirs the reversionary interest aforesaid to the said James E. Brown and his heirs will forever warrant and defend free from the claim of himself and his heirs and of all and every other person whatsoever. In witness whereof he hath hereunto set his hand & affixed his seal the date first herein mentioned.

Signed Sealed & acknowledged in presence of }
Abram D. Harrell {Seal}

Harold Smyth
Denison Baldwin

Virginia: In the Clerks office of Wythe County Court 26th May 1836. This deed of bargain and sale was acknowledged by Abram D. Harrell as his act and deed and admitted to be recorded.

Teste
A. B. Moore DC

Source: Wythe County Deed Book 13, p. 347


345. 1836, Wythe County, VA

26 May 1836

Harrell, Abram

26 May 1836; This Indenture made this 26th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty six. Between Abram D. Harrell of the United States Navy of the one part and Francis A. Crockett of Wythe County Virginia of the other part Witnesseth that the said Harrell for and in consideration of the sum of three hundred dollars current money of the United States to him in hand paid, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged doth grant bargain and sell unto the said Crockett a certain tract or parcel of land, lying and being in the County of Wythe aforesaid containing sixteen acres twelve poles more or less being lot N°14 of the division of the estate of John Davis dec’d recorded in the County Court of Wythe aforesaid at February term 1819 and bounded as follows. Beginning at a stake on the old line (at a point marked (f) in said division) and with N S. 25° E 76 poles to the corner (n) thence with a line of the same to a white oak (o) thence N 45° E 76 poles passing (e) to the beginning which land was sold by said Abram D. Harrell to Leonard Straw and by him sold and conveyed to said Francis A. Crockett but the deed not having been recorded this Indenture is executed to save trouble & expense with all the appurtenances To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with all the appurtenances unto the said Crockett and his heirs to the sole use and behoof of him the said Crockett and his heirs. And the said Harrell for himself and his heirs do covenant with the said Crockett that he the said Harrell the said tract or parcel of land, with all the appurtenances unto the said Crockett and his heirs against the claims of all persons whomsoever shall warrant and will forever defend. In witness whereof the said Abram D. Harrell hath hereunto subscribed his name and affixed his seal the day and year first above written.

Signed Sealed and delivered in presence of }

Abram D. Harrell {Seal}

Virginia: In the Clerks office of Wythe County Court 26th May 1836. This deed of bargain and sale was acknowledged by Abram D. Harrell as his act and deed and admitted to be recorded.

Teste
A. B. Moore DC

Source: Wythe County Deed Book 13, p. 348


346. 1837, Wythe County, VA

12 Jun 1837

Harrell, John

John Harrell was appointed overseer of the road from the house of John Feely to Fugate’s cabbin in room of Thomas Galbreath, resigned.

Source: Abstracts of Court Orders of Wythe County, Virginia, 1821-1830, Volume 4, by Mary B. Kegley, 1999, p. 109.


347. 1837, Wythe County, VA

13 Jun 1837

Harrell, John

For reasons appearing to the court it is ordered that Joseph H. Howe, William Breeding and Randolph Fugate, or any two, to a lot the hands to work under Simeon Bryson, William Stone, John Harrell, Jefferson R. Fugate, Randolph Clark, Randolph Fugate, Jr., John Nunn and William Nunn, overseers of the road.

Source: Abstracts of Court Orders of Wythe County, Virginia, 1821-1830, Volume 4, by Mary B. Kegley, 1999, p. 113.


348. 1838, Wythe County, VA

9 Apr 1838

Harrell, John

Ordered that William Sloan be appointed overseer of the road from the house of John Feely to Fugate’s cabin in room of John Harrell, removed.

Source: Abstracts of Court Orders of Wythe County, Virginia, 1821-1830, Volume 4, by Mary B. Kegley, 1999, p. 126.


349. 1838, Wythe County, VA

11 Jun 1838

Harrell, John

Claims for the overseer of the road: William Wilson, 10 days, $5.00; John Harrell, 4 days, $2.00;

Source: Abstracts of Court Orders of Wythe County, Virginia, 1821-1830, Volume 4, by Mary B. Kegley, 1999, p. 130.


350. 1839, Wythe County, VA

13 Mar 1839

Harrell, Susan and Mitchell

Anderson Howard, Esqr., Commissioner; John Calfee, teacher; Charles, 14, Elizabeth, 12, children of George Hollandsworth; Mitchell, 14, child of Susan Harrell.

Source: The Lost Children of Wythe County, Virginia 1790-1878, Poor School Children, Orphans and Apprentices From County Records, compiled by Mary B. Kegley, 1995, p. 35.


351. 1839, Wythe County, VA

8 Jul 1839

Harrell, Perry

Ordered that Earhart Simmerman, Jr., Perry Harrell, John Williams, George Archer, Abram Davis, Larkin Johnston and hands and Allen J. Bennett, John Simmerman, Jr., and Washington Simmerman were to be exempt…

Source: Abstracts of Court Orders of Wythe County, Virginia, 1821-1830, Volume 4, by Mary B. Kegley, 1999, p. 154.


352. 1842, Wythe County, VA

14 Feb 1842

Harrell, Jacob and James

ISABELLA FEELY, will signed February 14, 1842, mentioned Negro woman Harriet who was to go to niece Rachel B. Longacre, and Negro child Milly to go to niece Isabella E. Stephens, relict of Joseph Stephens, deceased; mentioned American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions who were to have principal and interest on a bond due from Joseph H. Howe, in the amount of $120, “to promote holiness among heathen nations.” Friends James Stephens and George Painter to act as executors; witnesses William Sayers and Jacob M. Harrell; codicil January 24, 1845, mentioned Harriet was to go to Isabella E. Stephens and to Isabelle E. Stephens and her youngest daughter, Sarah J. J. A. Stephens, jointly and equally, all right, title and interest in land, as a result of a claim said to be arising to legal heirs of Timothy Feely, who acted as a soldier and officer in the Revolutionary War; witnesses James Stephens and William Sayers; presented to court September 14, 1846, and proved by William Sayers, but continued for further proof; On January 11, 1847, it appeared that James M. Harrell had departed this life and his handwriting was proved and the will recorded; executors were not mentioned (pp. 458-459).

Source: Abstracts of Wills of Wythe County, Virginia, Will Books 5 and 6, October 9 1837-September 11, 1848, compiled by Mary B. Kegley, 2006, p. 38.


353. 1842, Wythe County, VA

8 Aug 1842

Harrel, Jacob

The examination of W. S. Ireland who was charged with feloniously offering to pass a forged and counterfeit note to Jacob Harrel, was continued.

Source: Abstracts of Court Orders of Wythe County, Virginia, 1841-1850, Volume 5, by Mary B. Kegley, 2000, p. 26.


354. 1844, Wythe County, VA

9 Apr 1844

Harrell, Jacob

John P. Mathas [Mathews], Esq., Commissioner; John D. Simmerman, teacher; Martha J., 13, Maryan, 9, children of James G. Akin; William, 11, child of George Archa; James, 13, child of Jacob Harrell.

Source: The Lost Children of Wythe County, Virginia 1790-1878, Poor School Children, Orphans and Apprentices From County Records, compiled by Mary B. Kegley, 1995, p. 66.


355. 1844, Wythe County, VA

3 May 1844

Harrell, Jacob

3 May 1844; This Indenture made & entered into this 3rd May 1844 between Ben Rush Floyd of the one part and Marion Sehorn, Jacob M. Harrell, James Ward (son of Wm), Charles A. Bowyer, Andrew F. Gregory & Samuel G. Brawley of the other part all of the State of Virginia & County of Wythe witnesseth that for and in consideration of the sum of one dollar to him in hand paid by the parties of the second part at & before the ensealing & delivery of these presents the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged he the said Floyd hath bargained sold transferred & delivered unto the said parties of the second part a certain tract or parcel of land lying & being in the County of Wythe Containing three hundred acres, to wit, to the said Marion Sehorn fifty acres thereof, to Jacob M. Harrell fifty acres thereof, to James Ward fifty acres thereof, to Charles A. Bowyer fifty acres thereof, to Andrew F. Gregory fifty acres thereof, and to Samuel G. Brawley fifty acres the residue thereof which said tract of three hundred acres of land is bounded as follows to wit, Beginning at a pine near the top of the Iron Mountain thence N 82 W 300 poles to a pine & double chesnut N8 E 160 poles to a stake, S 82 E 300 poles to a gum & chesnut S 8 W 160 poles to the beginning. To have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land with all its appurtenances to them the said parties of the second part & their heirs forever. And the said Floyd doth covenant with the said parties of the second part that he the said Floyd the said tract of land against the claim of him the said Floyd his heirs and against the claim of any or all persons claiming by through or under him shall & will forever warrant & defend by these presents. In witness whereof he hath hereunto set his hand & affixed his Seal the day and year above written.

Ben Rush Floyd {Seal}

Virginia, In the Clerks Office of Wythe County Court 3rd May 1844.
This deed of bargain and sale was returned to said office acknowledged by Ben Rush Floyd as his act and deed and ordered to be recorded.

Test,
J. P. Mathews, Cl

Source: Wythe County Deed Book 16, pp. 408-409


356. 1844, Wythe County, VA

9 Dec 1844

Harrell, Jacob

Jacob M. Harrell and Abner Thompson were declared candidates for constable of the 1st District. Harrell was elected and he entered into bond.

Source: Abstracts of Court Orders of Wythe County, Virginia, 1841-1850, Volume 5, by Mary B. Kegley, 2000, p. 54.


357. 1844, Wythe County, VA

9 Dec 1844

Harrell, Jacob

9 Dec 1844; Know all men by these Presents, That we Jacob M. Harrell, Alexander Peirce & Daniel B. Sanders are held and firmly bound unto the Common Wealth of Virginia in the sum of two thousand dollars to which payment well and truly to be made to the said Governor and his Successors, we find ourselves our heirs &c jointly and severally firmly by these presents Sealed with our Seals and dated this 9 day of December eighteen hundred and forty four.

The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound Jacob Harrell is by the County Court of Wythe appointed a Constable in the 1st District in the said County of Wythe. If therefore the said Jacob Harrell do and shall well and truly discharge and perform the duties of his said office of Constable in the said County of Wythe during the time of his continuance in office, Then the above obligation to be void, else to remain in full force.

Signed Sealed and acknowledged In presence of the Court }

Jacob M. Harrell {Seal}
Alexander Peirce {Seal}
Daniel B. Sanders {Seal}

Virginia, At a Court held for Wythe County at the Courthouse on Monday, 9 December 1844
This Bond was entered into and acknowledged in Court and ordered to be recorded.

Teste,
J. P. Mathews, Cl

Source: Wythe County Deed Book 16, p. 547


358. 1845, Wythe County, VA

9 Jun 1845

Harrell, Jacob

Leonard Phelps, Stephen S. Crockett, Jacob M. Harrell, Charles A. Bowyer, Montgomery Baker and Robert A. Calfee were elected constables for the first district. John Doherty, John Henderson, Eli Davis, Abram Kegley, Henry Hoppess, Francis E. Kincannon, George Robinett, James R. Cregger, Michael Cline, Hiram T. Wallis, James w. Ward, Eli Kegley and Abram Vaught were the candidates for constable in the second district. The tally on pages 292-293 show that Davis, Kegley, Hoppess, Kincannon, Robinett, Cline, Wallis, and Ward were elected.

Source: Abstracts of Court Orders of Wythe County, Virginia, 1841-1850, Volume 5, by Mary B. Kegley, 2000, p. 59.


359. 1845, Wythe County, VA

9 Jun 1845

Harrell, Jacob

Know all men by these Presents, That we Jacob M. Harrell, David B. Sanders & Robert Jackson are held and firmly bound unto the Common Wealth of Virginia in the sum of Five thousand Dollars, to which payment well and truly to be made to the said Commonwealth, we bind ourselves, our heirs &c. jointly and severally firmly by these presents, Sealed with our seals and dated the ninth day of June eighteen hundred and forty five.

The condition of the above obligations is such that whereas the above bound Jacob M. Harrell is by the County Court of Wythe, appointed as Constable, in the 1st District in the said County of Wythe. If therefore the said Jacob M. Harrell do and shall well and truly discharge and perform the duties of his said office of Constable in the said County of Wythe, during the time of his continuance in Office, Then the above obligation to be void, else to remain in full force.

Signed Sealed and acknowledged In presence of the Court }

Jacob M. Harrell {Seal}
Daniel B. Sanders {Seal}
Robert Jackson {Seal}

Virginia, At a Court held for Wythe County at the Courthouse on Monday, 9 June 1845
This Bond was entered into and acknowledged in Court and ordered to be recorded.

Teste,
J. P. Mathews, Cl

Source: Wythe County Deed Book 16, p. 672


360. 1845, Wythe County, VA

11 Nov 1845

Harrell, Jacob

The sheriff’s account of $17.85 was allowed and certified to the auditor of public accounts. Clerk’s account for $1400 same; Jacob M. Harrell, Constable, account of $1.26 the same.

Source: Abstracts of Court Orders of Wythe County, Virginia, 1841-1850, Volume 5, by Mary B. Kegley, 2000, p. 66.



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