John Faure Court Document 1723

Court document dated 30 March 1723. This document is summoning the wife of John Faure to appear before a grand jury as to why she had child after six months of marriage.

Ebay Item Item number: 190295789181

Estate of William Boulden, Cecil County.

We the subscribers in pursuance of the power in us vested by the Orphans Court of Cecil County to value and allot the negros belonging to the estate of William Boulden deceased amongst the heirs of the said dec'd. And after qualifying according to Law do hereby certify that we have Estimated the values of said negros and allotted the same among the heirs of the said deceased in the following manner. Which is to say To Richard Boulden we allot one negro boy named Henry valued at $ 275.00. To Samuel R. Hogg and Rachel his wife one of the heirs of said deceased we allot one negro boy named Lawry valued at $ 275.00. To George Boulden we allot one negro boy named March valued at $225.00. And to Elizer Boulden we allot one negro girl named Ann valued at $ 150.00. We also have considered the other duties enjoined by the said appointment which is to estimate and value the hire of said negros from 1826 up to 1832 and after deducting clothing and board of the younger negros we think that $60.00 is an ample compensation for the hire of said negros for the time before stated. In witness whereof we have annexed our said appointments and the oath by us taken this 9th day of February 1835.

This amazing document is up for sale on Ebay Item number: 230331754354. If William Boulden was one of your ancestors this would be a great addition to your genealogy.

Harry Boyd Declared Insane

5 page 1882 document. Harry Boyd, a 51 year old insurance agent, is declared insane and "unfit to be at large" and is sentenced to the State Insane Asylum. Signed by Multnomah County Judge L. B. Stearns and two examining physicians. Details of the case are given. Boyd is "rational at times." Supposed cause of the disease is "alcoholism." He has been in the insane asylum for a week already, and is now being legally committed.

Stolen Watermelon In North Carolina

This is a North Carolina Judge's ruling on a case of a stolen watermelon from a farm in 1873. It is the State vs. Nathan Bootie. It says a warrant was issued by the Constable, T. L. Bowden on July 23 , 1873. A witness for the State was Thomas Erwin. He claims that Nathan Bootie did take or steal the watermelon from his farm on July 19th 1873, and said melon was on the vine that he planted on the ash bank. Ellen Erwin, swore she saw it cut off the vine with a knife. The Defendant admitted cutting the vines under orders from Mr. Erwin, the farm owner because the vines were growing into the cotton. The Judge, finds the Defendant gulty and fines him $2.00.

It is signed by R. Bowden J.P.

Ebay Item number: 180334516671

Colonial Rhode Island documents.

Colonial Rhode Island documents. One document dated 1748 appears to be a promissory note in the amount of 8 pounds. Danial Howland of Portsmouth was given credit by the Trustees of the Colony of Rhode Island. The other document dated 1766 is a summons for Thomas Gorton of West warwick to appear at court in East Greenwich.

The Colonial Rhode Island documents of Danial Howland of Portsmouth and Thomas Gorton of West warwick are for sale on Ebay Item number: 220370235638.

1782 Presbyterian Churches of Grafton, Windsor, Cornish, Meriden and Woodstock, New Hampshire

February 20, 1782, document containing minutes of a Council of the Presbyterian Churches of Grafton, Windsor, Cornish, Meriden and Woodstock, New Hampshire, called to discuss and resolve a schism in the membership of the church at Cornish under Rev. James Wellman. Lists names of delegates and counselors present at the meeting, and details the issues, viewpoints and decision of the Convention, along with a copy of the letter sent to the Rev. Wellman outlining the council's position. This fantastic document is up for sale on Ebay Item number: 190288242161. If your ancestors were members of this council you should add this document to your genealogy collection.

A. J. Beyer, 10 Tremont St., Philadelphia

"Scheme of Silverplate as done on Looking Glass, Presented to
Willis Green by A. J. Beyer, Owner of the American Looking Glass Mfg. Co."
A detailed formula & process is described on the front using nitric silver crystals,
ammonia water & distilled water. From there, are instructions for mixing that
with tartic acid, with a recipe for making tartic acid. He tells also how to
remove silver from old mirrors & how to wash up afterwards.
He say on the back, "And I am sure that this will work."

Signed & dated Aug 21st, 1888, A. J. Beyer, 10 Tremont St., Philadelphia, PA, U.S. of America.

This interesting document is for sale on Ebay Item number: 160317405048. If Willis Green or A. J. Beyer are your ancestors this would make a great addition to your genealogy.

Aaron Potter of Ipswich, Massachusetts

In this document, Aaron Potter of Ipswich, Massachusetts, issues an arrest warrant for John Chamberlin of Ipswich for debt owed to a certain Solomon. Dated April 27, 1770. The document is written on a pre-printed form, and includes various notes (including one by a constable who had taken hold of the prisoner).

Ebay Item number: 380102807218.

Aaron Potter of Ipswich, Massachusetts

Dated September 3, 1767. In this document, Aaron Potter of Ipswich, Massachusetts issues an arrest warrant for a certain Elizabeth Waite of Ipswich (on behalf of Aaron Waite) for debt owed to a certain Abraham Tilton. The document is written on a pre-printed form, and includes various notes (including one by a constable who had taken hold of the prisoner).

This document is for sale on Ebay Item number: 380102807508.

JOHN WATSON, HOUSTON, TEXAS 1865

One page US Army Civil War document filled out and signed in Houston, Texas "TO JOHN WATSON: 9th February 1865-66 For services rendered as Colored teamster in Quarter Master Dept." Signed by Captain C. H. Garcelon.

This Houston, Texas Civil War document document is for sale on Ebay Item number: 360128468955

County of Philadelphia, Pennsyvlania

1907 land document. At the top it says Bond, and says an indenture was made on December 18, 1907 between F.C. Lacy, Trustee of the County of Philadelphia, Pennsyvlania and A. Farlinger of Fulton County, Georgia for a sale of land described as a tract of land in the city of Atlanta being part of land lot 47.......

This Fulton County, Georgia document is up for sale on Ebay. Item number: 310118623981.

Kent County, England1688, Andrews / Kemsley Family

This document is part of a collection relating to the Andrews / Kemsley family of the County of Kent, England.

"I desire you to take notice that I am sued as a casual exector for coming into the -------(unclear)----- Mencond in this declarcon wherein I have no title nor doe I claim to haue any estate or interest therein and am informd that you or some of you doe. I wish you therefor forthwith to appeare in his mats court of comon pleas at westm and to take upon you the defense of the suite in your owne names. Otherwise I will suffer a judgement to be had aft me by which you may be put from your posession without trial of you title. If you haue any wehreof I desire you to take notice from your friend Thomas.

27 Aprill 1688

Thoma Collet, John Millis, James Newell, Ralph Shelman, Widow West.

This Kent County, England document is up for sale on Ebay. Item number: 180321415609.

Ipswich, Massachusetts 1724

In this document, Jonathan Hollows, Samuel Yorke and Thomas Harris, all of Ipswich, Massachusetts 'quit claim' to the possessions of their mother, Sarah Potter. Dated January 22, 1724/5.

This document is for sale right now on Ebay Item number: 380096458705.

Alexander Hay Jeweller Silversmith & Watchmaker, Edinburgh

Original document from Edinburgh Scotland. Near the top it says To Alexander Hay Jeweller Silversmith & Watchmaker. It also says Jewelery of every Description is Made & Carefully Repaired. The document has account information and mentions a gold seal, glass watch, etc. It is dated 1863. Ebay Item number: 310115085789.

New Hampshire 1774

New Hampshire Church Council meeting, in June of 1774, to recommend resolution of disputes between members of the church, possibly political in nature although not specified. Church elders from various churches in Hollis, New Ipswich, Swanzey and Dublin met at Dublin on June 15, 1774, and recommended steps to be taken. Signed by members present: Thomas Applton, Samuel Hills, Benjamin Hoar, Benjamin Adams, Noah Worcester, Daniel Emerson, Stephen Farrar and Edward Goddard.

This fantastic old New Hampshire document is for sale on Ebay Item number: 190277669412.

Court Martial of Lietenant Colonel GEORGE STETZEL

This U.S. Civil War era military document is for the Court Martial of Lietenant Colonel GEORGE STETZEL, 11th Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry, who is charged with several violations of the Articles of War and found guilty on all counts. "By Order of the Secretary of War: E.D. TOWNSEND, Assistant Adjutant General.

This Court Martial of Lietenant Colonel GEORGE STETZEL document is for sale on Ebay Item number: 190275926541. If George was one of your ancestors this would be a great addition to your family genealogy.

Lizzie Morris, Colverdale, Indiana

Document from W.E. Horn Druggist, at Colverdale, Indiana. This looks like a prescription for someone named Lizzie Morris. At the bottom it is signed by a M.D. and dated 13-1-88.

This document is for sale on Ebay Item number: 120355986044.

Will of Joseph Dodds of Nottingham

1753 Will of Joseph Dodds of Nottingham England is up for sale. 1795 Manuscript, attested copy of a 1753 English Will of Joseph Dodds of Nottingham, a Labourer. 1863 English Performance Bond with Revenue Stamps and a nice red wax seal. Partially printed re property in Somerset. PLUS Interesting blank lease agreement from mid 1800's for property owned by Sir John Lister Kaye of Denby Grange in Yorkshire, a Baronet.

This could be a great find if you are working on the genealogy of the Dodds family of Nottingham England. If you are interested in the will of Joseph Dodds gust follow one of the links on this Blog to Ebay.

Massachusetts Bay, James Nichols, Berkley,

The Government & People of The Massachusetts Bay in New England. To The Sheriff Greetings:You are hereby Required in the name of The sd Government & Peoples to make an Diligent Search within your Precinct for The Body of of James Nichols of Berkley Gentleman and Him Apprehending you are to have before one of our Justices of The Peace that He may become Bound by Recognizance with Two Sufficient Sureties for His Personal Appearances at The next Court General Sessions of The Peace to be held at Taunton within and for The County of Bristol on The 2nd Tuesday of December next Then and There in our sd Court to answer To a Presentment of The Grand Jury for that The sd James on The Eleventh day of July in The Year of Our Lord Christ Seventeen Hundred and Seventy Five at Berkley IN UPON ONE LIBEL BRIGGS THE WIFE OF DAVID BRIGGS OF FREETOWN YEOMAN THEN & THERE BEING IN THE PEACE OF GOD WITH FORCE & ARMS AN ASSAULT DID MAKE ON HER THE SAID LIBEL BRIGGS THEN & THERE DID BEAT. WOUND & EVIL ENTREAT AND THEN & THERE TO HER OTHER ENORMITIES THINGS DID TO THE GREAT DAMAGE AND HURT OF HER THE SAID LIBEL TO THE EVIL EXAMPLE OF ALL OTHERS OFFENDING IN THE LIKE THINGS & AGAINST & TO DO NECESSARY WHAT BY HER ASSAULT THEN BE IN AFORESAID OF DIRECTIVE AND DEPART WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE PEACE OF THE KING THAT THEN WAS. Fail Not to Make return with your Doings herein unto sd Court Dated at Taunton the Seventh Day of May 1778 On Verso John Porter Signs and States Bristol May 18th 1778 By Virtue of this Warrant I Apprehended The Body of The Within Named Nichols and Brought him before Samuel Tobey Jr Esq one of The Justices of The Peace for The County to be Bound by way of Recognizance according to The warrant and Notified The Complainer of Time and Place.

This great old Massachusetts document can be found for sale on Ebay,Item number: 230313132687.

Port of New York, 1849

Letter to Hugh Maxwell, U.S. Collector, Port of New York is dated May 14th, 1849 and reads in part:

"The subscriber would respectfully present his name as one of the applicants for the office of Weights and Measures, which may be made vacant under your administration and refer you to the accompanying names as to his character and capability in discharging the duties of either office.
I have always been a resident of this city and now reside in the 9th Ward and have always voted the Whig ticket.

I have for the past six years been striving to maintain my family doing service as a Weigher and Measurer ...Hoping you will be pleased to give my application a favorable consideration and result in the consummation of my wishes

Signed by Charles S. Oakley.
The other original signatures on the document are:
(as the best I can make out: )

Silas C. Herring
Charles Crane
W.K. Beebe
Joseph F. Lippett
James R. BAll
....Mitchell
Schiffeling Brothers (?)
Stokes Gilbert
Wm K. Strong
Bleecker & Oothoul
Wm. Halsey & Co.
Abraham Van Orden "member of state legslature"
Thomas H. Brown
Blackwell
J. Howard & son
L.W. Stevens
Hyslop & Brother
David Graham.
(& others...)

"I fully concur....George Briggs, M.C. District New York (Member of Congress)
W. Gerard...