April 1, 1826

All persons with claims against the estate of Edward Beaver, deceased, of Highland Co., are hereby notified to present them to William Sylvester, Adm.

All persons with claims against the estate of James Bruce, deceased, of Highland Co., are hereby notified to present them to Anna B. Bruce, Extrix.

$50 Reward for return of William Hudson, Negro man, age about 35 years from near Maysville, Mason Co. KY. On 10 Oct, he was in the neighborhood of Brown Co. Ohio, heading north. Walter Leake.

April 6, 1826

Married 30th ult. by Joseph Dryden, Esq., Mr. Jacob Shafer to Mrs. Sarah Lessley, all of this place.

May 11, 1826

Taken up by Anthony Franklin in Brushcreek Twp. a Grey Horse, appraised by Samuel Knisely and Jacob Knisley.

Sheriff of Highland Co. will sell Lot No. 100 in Greenfield, property of Alexander Elliott at the suit of James P. Ramsey.

All property, goods and chattels of Michael Buskirk, absent debtor, will be sold.

Sheriff’s Sale of 173½ acres part of David Scott’s land No. 5086, bounded by heirs of James Daniel’s land, Thomas Robert’s land, Abel Roberts and Jas. Forsythe’s, to be sold as property of Joseph Kerr.

May 25

Purchasers of sale of Ruth Carson held May last are informed that notes became due the 27th ult and are now in the hands of Moses Carothers.

May 27

Aaron Johnson, Sheriff of Fayette Co. will sell 100 acres at the suit of John Boyd, Pierce Evans against Thomas Pendergrass, one lot in Washington, taken as property of Peter Gay.

All persons with claims against the estate of Jonathan Pickering, deceased, of Fairfield Twp., Highland Co., are to present them to Jonathan Pickering, Exr.

John Jones, Sheriff will sell real estate to satisfy mortgage judgment in favor of Reuben Shepherd and Claybourn Lee on assignment of Oliver Harris as property of Moses Hutchinson; land bounded by Shedrach Stafford, John Cook, John Matthews, being part of survey of 1000 acres for James Baytop, No. 2326.

G.R. Fitzgerald, Adm. of estate of Dr. Cyrus Trimble, deceased, will sell real estate of 410 1/4 acres, part of 2000 acres entered by Thomas Streshley No. 2508 and patented to James Trimble, deceased.

Common Pleas: Augustus Brown and Elizabeth Clifton, Adm. of Charles N. Clifton, deceased, vs. Mary Fortenburgh, (non-resident), Betsey Clifton, Matthew A. Clifton, Sarah Clifton, Hester Clifton, Phinetta Clifton, heirs of Charles N. Clifton, deceased. Petition to sell real estate.

Sheriff’s Sale on May 17 of 175 acres, being part of survey from Buckley to Nathaniel Massie on 28 October 1811 No. 2769 and patented to Daniel Buckely 12 May 1800; levied upon as property of Elizabeth Massie, Nathaniel Massie, Richard Kidder Massie, Nancy Massie and Henry Massie heirs of Nathaniel Massie, deceased.

June 1, 1826

Six 1/4 cents reward for runaway indented boy, John Beasley, age 15 years offered by Edward Byram of Madison Twp.

June 8, 1826

Married Thursday last by Adam Shafer, Esq., Mr. William Stroup to Miss Elizabeth d/o James Thompson, deceased, all of this county.

Taken up by Darthick D. Hewitt in Paint Twp. a light bay mare, appraised by John Cowgill and Isaac Stewart.

June 15, 1826

Married Thurs. last at the house of Joseph Woodrow in this place by George Shinn, Esq., Mr. Henry Wells, late of Virginia to Miss Abigail Flood, formerly of Kentucky..

Receipts and Expenditures of Highland Co. from 8 June 1825 to 9 June 1826.

To John Main for extra work on the jail

To John Smith for Stationary for clerk’s office

To Joseph Woodrow for making plat of Hillsborough

To John S. Jones for repairing hearths in courthouse.

To John Smith for glass tumbler, pitcher for commissioner’s office and linen for back of large map

To Moses Carothers for stationary and notice concerning road tax

To Moses H. Kirby, Esq. for services as prosecuting attorney

To John Smith, Treasurer

To Rich’d H. Boyer for blanks for auditor and assessor

To John Ellis for boarding prisoners

To Samuel Bell, Esq., his annual salary ($60.00)

To John W. Sparger for enclosing public ground

To Thos. M. Sanders for services as assessor, 1825

To. Dr. A. Farquhar for medical attendance on prisoners in jail

To A. Doggett for work at judges writing table

To Wm. A. Johnson, deputy assessor, 1825

To Wm. Keys, county auditor

To Joseph Woodrow for lock for commissioners office and red ink powder

To J.H. Mitchell for repairing judge’s table

To Thos Carothers for shade trees for public square

To Jacob Strickell for machine for impressing county seal

To John Jones, Sheriff

To Thos. M. Sanders, Esq. for listing taxable property of 1826

To Moses H. Gregg for running lines of Paint Twp.

Six cents reward for apprentice to cabinet and joiner business, John Hicks, age 19 years, ran away from James M’Connell in Greenfield, Highland Co. on 4th inst.

Taken up by Owen Rees in Green Twp, Fayette Co. Twp. a chestnut mare, appraised by George Knedler and John How.

July 6, 1826

Married Thursday last by Rev. A.B. Gilleland, Mr. Henry Turner, merchant, of Bainbridge, Ross Co. to Miss Maria Boyd, daughter of Dr. John Boyd of this county.

Caution: All persons warned against trading or taking an assignment on note of hand given by subscriber, Isaac Parker to John Iler in Oct last.

Taken up by Nancy Branchen in Brushcreek Twp. a grey horse, appraised by Joel Butler and Jonathan Bereman.

Taken up by John Bundy in Jackson Twp., a bay mare, appraised by John Wademore and William Moore.

July 13

Taken up by Frederick Curp in Jackson Twp., a bay mare, appraised by Jacob Knisley and Samuel Knisley.

Married Tues. last by Joseph Dryden, Esq., Mr. Jacob Tomlinson to Miss Sally, d/o John West, all of this county.

July 20

John Donoho lost an umbrella June 20 in Hillsborough.

August 3

Married by Rev. A.B. Gilleland, Mr. James R. Patton of Indiana to Miss Betsey Patton daughter of Joseph Patton, of this county.

All persons with claims against the estate of John Richards, deceased, of Highland Co. Co., are hereby notified to present them to William Richards and Reuben Richards, Executors.

Sheriff’s Sale on 16 Sept. of Lot No. 6 and Lot No. 23 in Sinking Spring, property of Seavern D. Conner at the suit of John S. Dougan.

Sheriff’s Sale of two saddles and silver watch, property of Morris R. Chew at suit of Robert Stuart.

James Morrow lost pocketbook 31 July at Hillsborough containing note in favor of John Sinthin against John Frayzur; favor of James Morrow against John Garrett.

Sheriff’s Sale: 300 acres east fork of Brushcreek levied upon as property of heirs of John Beasly, deceased, at the suit of Thomas Massie and David Massie.

Taken up by Elihu Long in New Market, a bay mare, appraised by D.H. Murphey and Hiram M’Quiety.

August 10, 1826

All persons with claims against the estate of John Summers, deceased, of New Market Twp. Highland Co., are hereby notified to present them to Lucy Summers and James Morrow, Adms.

All persons with claims against the estate of Asa Hunt, deceased, of Highland Co., are hereby notified to present them to Libini Hunt, Extrx., by August 17 next.

Attachment of goods and chattels of Stephen Stoops and Samuel McManany, two absconded debtors.

Daniel Nichols, age about 15 years, ran away from Caleb Sumner, Jr. Reward.

Richard Cherry vs. Sarah Ellen Cherry (non-resident) and Mary Cherry (non-resident), heirs and legal representatives of William Cherry, deceased, for sum of $100.00.

John Fenner, guardian of minor heirs of Jeremiah Lane, deceased, presented account for settlement.

All persons with claims against the estate of James Barrett, deceased, of New Market Twp, Highland Co., are hereby notified to present them to Thomas Barrett, Sen. and Martha Barrett, Adms.

Aaron Johnson, Sheriff of Fayette Co. will sell 150 acres levied on property of Charles Beaty at suit of Samuel Swearingen, bounded by Elijah Beaty’s land being part of John Core’s survey No. 6097.

Eleazer Huff vs. Joseph Lynn (non-resident). Debt for $200. Highland Co., July Term.

John Florence vs. Thomas S. Foot, Richard Elzy Tutt, Matilda C. Tutt, George W. Bosler and Elizabeth, his wife (non-resident) regarding property in Highland Co.

Peter Shoemaker vs. Anthony Franklin and Daniel Call. (non-resident), Exr. and devisee in trust of John Means, deceased. July Term.

August 24, 1826

Married 10th inst. by Joseph Dryden, Esq., Mr. Levi Miller to Miss Lahami Summers, daughter of Mr. Lewis Summers.

Married 10th inst. Mr. Rolly Richards to Miss Ruth Beaty daughter of Mrs. Beaty.

Married 10th inst. Mr. Abner St. Clark to Miss Elizabeth Fenner.

Married 16th inst. Mr. Joseph Skean to Miss Rachel Leaverton daughter of Mr. John Foster Leaverton, all of this county.

Daniel Nichols, about 15 years old, runaway apprentice, absconded from the subscriber 18 June last. Caleb Sumner, Jnr.

John Fenner, guardian of the minor heirs of Jeremiah Lane, deceased, presented his account for settlement.

Attachment on goods and chattels of Purnial Truett, absentee debtor.

$200 Reward for Rowsley Peyton, 22 year old Negro, 6’ tall and very black. He and his brother broke open a house, stole two horses and $100 worth of goods. Rowsley was raised by Mr. Kendall of Stafford Co. Virginia - can write and will no doubt forge a pass. Edward Stone, Bourbon Co. Kentucky - August 24, 1826.

On 16 Sept. William and Reuben Richards will sell goods and chattels of John Richards, deceased, of Liberty Twp.

On 24 August Frederick Kesler was appointed administrator of Jacob Fishbeck, deceased.

Sheriff’s Sale in Fayette Co. on 23 Sept. to sell property of Charles Beaty at suit of Samuel Swearingin.

Highland Co. Court of Common Pleas:

Eleazer Huff vs. Joseph Lynn (non-resident) Attachment for debt.

John Florence, complainant vs. Thomas S. Foot and others. Richard Elzy Tutt, Matilda C. Tutt, George W. Bosler and wife are non-residents.

Peter Shoemaker vs. Anthony Franklin and Daniel Call, (non-resident) Exr. and devisee in trust of John Means, deceased.

List of Letters remaining in the Post Office at Sinking Spring Ohio, which if not taken out in three months, will be sent to the General Post Office as dead letters.

August 31

Married Thursday last by Rev. A.B. Gilleland, Mr. Hugh Evans to Miss Elizabeth Bernard, daughter of Capt. Richard Bernard, all of this county.

Elizabeth Davidson, Admix. of estate of Joseph Davidson requests exhibit of claims made against the estate.

Elijah Capps has taken up two sorrel horses in Fairfield Twp. Appraised by Goudin Walker and Thomas Hobbs.

Aaron Insley has taken up a sorrel horse in Fairfield Twp. Appraised by Obediah A. Borum and William Hiatt, Elihu Hiatt, J.P.

Joseph Patton will sell first rate wagon.

Taken up by Anna Bassett of Byrd Twp., Brown Co., a sorrel mare. Appraised by Caleb Shreve and R.T. Fowler. Thomas Mifford, J.P.

September 7

Married Thursday evening last by John Ferguson, Esq., Mr. John Cokenhour, late of Virginia to Miss Esther d/o Moses Burris, Sen. of Highland County.

Married 28th ult. by Elihu Hiatt, Esq., Mr. Edward Bruce to Miss Harriet Martin, both of Leesburg.

Married 30th ult. in Society of Friends at Fairfield Meeting, Mr. Samuel Pike, merchant of Leesburg and Miss Elizabeth L. Pope, daughter of Wm. Pope, all of this county.

John Jones, Adm. of estate of John Warson, deceased, will sell 14 October real estate at public sale; 300 acres bounded by John Watts Survey #647, the farm where said Watson Douglas now resides and the farm usually called Jacob Mitchell’s; also all the land conveyed to Douglas by Allen Trimble and William Creighton on 17 June 1818 not in dispute between heirs of George Douglas and not sold by said Watson Douglas to Wm. Douglas, being part of Burgess Ball’s survey #648 and to include farm and implements of Watson Douglas with the reservation of 157 acres conveyed by said Watson Douglas to Thomas Wallace and relinquished by John Smith who held mortgage; to satisfy judgment in favor of Allen Trimble and two in favor of James A. and John A. Trimble.

Sheriff’s Sale 9 October on In-lot #100 in Greenfield, property of Alexander Elliot, at suit of James P. Ramsey.

Russel Adkins, of Perry Twp. has taken up bay mare. Appraised by Edward Boyle and Peter Lane. Ebenezer Davis, J.P.

September 14, 1826

Married Thursday evening last by Joseph Dryden, Esq., Mr. John Fidler to Miss Sally Manker, daughter of Jacob Manker of this vicinity.

List of Letters Left at the Hillsboro, Post Office 30 Sept. 1826.