George Samuel Reid Family Roots

An Abstract of Rockbridge County, Virginia Land Records from 1779 – 1787

2 March 1779 Nathaniel Evans and wife Mary Evans to Daniel Kidd for 195 pounds, 120 acres on Abraham Wilson’s line, to theSouth River.  Signed:  Nathaniel Evans and wife Mary Evans.

2 June 1779    Alexander McCoskry to John Letcher for 131 pounds 15 schillings; 200 acres next to William Buchanan and Isaac Anderson.  Signed: Alexander McCoskry.  Witness:  James Reid, John Lyle, Archibald Alexander.

3 August 1779              Nathaniel Evans and wife Mary Evans, to James Bartley, for 20 pounds; 75 acres in Matthew’s line, corner to John Hickman.  Signed:  Nathaniel Evans and Mary Evans.  Witness: James Drydon, William Ramsey, William Bartley.

3 August 1779              Nathaniel Evans and wife Mary Evans to William Bartley, for 20 pounds; 85 acres in Mathew’s line.  Signed:  Nathaniel Evans and Mary Evans.  Witness: James Drydon, William Ramsey, William Cowan.

1779 Trimble and wife Jane Trimble to George Brown, for 1500 pounds’ 305 ½ acres next to Joseph Reid, Samuel McCrosky and Daniel Lyle, to a line formerly John Houston’s on Timberidge.  Signed:  Moses Trimble and Jane Trimble.

28 March 1780  Thomas Staton to Samuel Keys, for 110 pounds; 225 acres next to Walter Smiley, Cowen’s, Paul McDowell, and James Ritchey.  Signed: Thomas Staton and Mary Staton.  Witness:  John McDowell, John Lyle, William McDowell.

5 July 1780     The Bargain and Sale dated 2 March 1779, Nathaniel Evans and Mary Evans, 120 acres to Daniel Kidd, The Privy Commission appoints John Trimble, William Paxton, and John Greenley, Gentlemen, for the purpose of examining Mary at her home, (privately and separately from her husband) to receive her free and voluntary relinquishment of dower rights for said sale, and report back to the court.

1 August 1780  The Bargain and Sale dated 5 August 1779, Nathaniel Evans and Mary Evans, his wife, 85 acres of land to William Bartley – The Privy Commission appoints John Trimble and William Paxton, Gentlemen, for the purpose of examining Mary at her home (privately and separately from her husband) to receive her free and voluntary relinquishment of dower rights for said sale, and report back to the court.

4 December 1780  The Bargain and Sale dated 3 August 1779, Nathaniel Evans and Mary Evans, his wife; 75 acres of land to William Bartley – The Privy Commission appoints John Trimble and William Paxton, Gents, for the purpose of examining Mary at her home (privately and separately from her husband) to receiver her free and voluntary relinquishment of dower rights for said sale, and report back to the court.

4 September 1781  Nathaniel Evans and wife Mary Evans to Matthias Gabbert, for 10,000 pounds; 104 acres of land crossing the North River, corner to the land conveyed to Peter Whittingham).  Signed:  Nathaniel Evans and Mary Evans.

4 September 1781  Nathaniel Evans and wife Mary Evans to Peter Whittinham for 8000 pounds; 59 acres, being part of the tract whereon the said Nathaniel Evans now lives, located on the North side of the River crossing the mouth of Buffalo Creek, corner to Matthias Gabbert.  Signed:  Nathaniel Evans and Mary Evans.  Mary released her dower.

4 September 1781  Matthias Gabbert and wife Christina Gabbert to George Gabbert, for 50 pounds in Spice; 116 acres on Buffalo Hill opposite the mouth of Buffalo Creek. Signed: Matthias Gabbert and Christina Gabbert.  Christina released her dower.

1 January 1782  The Bargain and Sale dated 7 August 1781, Daniel Kidd and wife Christiana Louisa Kidd, 120 acres to Joseph Tate, the Privy Commission appoints Alexander Sinclair and Thomas Hughs, Gentleman, for the purpose of examining Louisa at her home (privately and separately from her husband) to receive her free and voluntary relinquishment of dower rights for said sale and report back to court.

2 November 1782      William Lusk and wife Mary Lusk to Samuel Lusk for 120 pounds, 100 acres on the North River, and next to the lands of Andrew Moore, William Alexander and Andrew Reid.  Signed:  William Lusk and Mary Lusk.

4 August 1783    John Nelson and wife Jennet Wilson to Philip Ried for 5 schillings; 100 acres next to Daniel Harvey, crossing a small branch of Back Creek below said Ried’s house.  Signed:  John Nelson and Jennet Wilson.  Witness: Daniel Robinson, George Carrick, Timothy Foream.

4 September 1783   John Wear and wife Agnes Wear to Daniel Kidd, for 275 pounds; 101 acres (now in his possession), located in Borden’s Large Tract, corner to William McCandless.  Signes:  John Wear and Agnes Wear.  Witness:  John Weir, William Walker, William Alexander, Arthur Beatty and John Brown.

3 August 1784   John McDowell and wife Sarah McDowell to Frederick Reid, for 150 pounds; 250 acres next to the lands of Frederick Reid, Sr., and Thomas Russell.  Signed: John McDowell and Sarah McDowell.  Sarah released her dower.

3 August 1784  Samuel McDowell and wife Mary McDowell ofLincolnCounty, to Frederick Reid, for 195 pounds; 218 acres (being part of a tract of 900 acres) lying next to John McDowell and Widow Lyle’s line.  Signed:  Samuel McDowell and Mary McDowell.

1784 George Brown and wife Margaret Brown to Andrew Kenneer, for 600 pounds; 305 ½ acres (part of a tract said Brown formerly lived on) and next to the land John Houston formerly lived on, corner to the lines of Joseph Reid, Samuel McCrosky and David Lyle.  Signed: George Brown and Margaret Brown.

3 January 1785  The Bargain andSale dated 3 August 1785, John McDowell and wife Sarah McDowell; 250 acres of land to Frederick Ried, Jr.  The Privy Commission appoints Charles Campbell and Samuel Keys, Gentlemen, for the purpose of examining Sarah at her home (privately and separately from her husband) to receive her free and voluntary relinquishment of Dower Rights for said sale and report back to the court.

4 January 1785  The Bargain and Sale dated 3 August 1784, Samuel McDowell and wife Mary McDowell; 218 acres to Frederick Reid.  The Privy Commission of Lincoln County appoints Gabriel Madison, Isaac Shelby and Alexander Robinson, Gents, for the purpose of examining Mary at her home (privately and separately from her husband) to receive her free and voluntary Relinquishment of Dower Rights for said sale, and report back to the court.

6 April 1785  Daniel Kidd and wife Christiana Louisa Kidd to William Brownlee, for 50 pounds; ½ acres Lot known as No. 17 in the Town of Lexington, on the Northeast end of the town.  Signed:  Daniel Kidd and Christiana Louisa Kidd.

7 June 1785   Thomas Steel and wife Jane Steel, to James Rowan of Augusta County, for 200 pounds; 120 acres next to Alexander Green, William McCandlys, Hugh Beard, Hugh Wear, and Eakin’s line.  Signed:  Thomas Steel and Jane Steel.  Witness;  Samuel Patterson, John Milliken, Daniel Kidd.

20 September 1786    The Bargain and Sale dated 27 September 1786, Samuel McDowell and Mary, his wife – 380 acres to John and Abraham Evans.  The Privy Commission appoints Andrew Moore and Samuel Keys, Gents, to examine Mary at her (privately and separately from her husband) to receive her free and voluntary relinquishment of dower and rights for same, and report back to the court.

6 September 1786      William McClung and wife Jean McClung, to Thomas Russell, John Finley, William Porter and Joseph Reed for 1 pound; ½ acre on a draft near the Main Road and with McClung and Lytles old line – for the use and ministry of the Gospel.  Signed:  William McClung and Jean McClung.  Witness: Joseph Little, George Currie, Thomas Reed.

7 September 1786  Joseph Lytle and wife Mary Lytle, to Thomas Russell, John Finley, William Porter, and Joseph Reid, for 1 pound; ½ acre on McClung’s line.  Signed:  Joseph Lytle and Mary Lytle.  Witness:  George Currie, Thomas Reed, William McClung.

27 September 1786    Samuel McDowell and wife Mary McDowell of Mercer County, to John Evans and Abraham Evans for 300 pounds; 380 acres (granted to said McDowell by patent bearing date 19 June 1780) next to Roger Keys, Samuel Lyle, McDowell’s, then crossing the Great Road next to John Paul’s corner.  Signed: Samuel McDowell and Mary McDowell.  Witness:  Alexander Campbell, John McClung, Samuel Keys.

27 September 1786    Samuel McDowell and wife Mary McDowell of Mercer County, to John Evans and Abraham Evans for 1200 pounds; 431 acres (being part of a tract of 950 acres granted said McDowell by deed from Benjamin Borden’s Excr’s, dated 20 May 1755 and on record at the Augusta County Court House).  Said land lies next to James McDowell, Samuel Keys (formerly Roger Keys corner), Frederick Reid, Widow Lyle’s line and James Lyle.  Signed:  Samuel McDowell and Mary McDowell.  Witness:  Alexander Campbell, John McClung, Samuel Keys.

1 February 1787        William Alexander to Joseph Walker, for 5 pounds; 3 acres and 55 poles on a line belonging to Liberty Hall Academy, next to William Alexander’s and Joseph Walker’s lands.  Signed:  William Alexander.  Witness:  William Graham, William McKee,Davie McKee.  Andrew Reid now in possession of land.

6 March 1787  John Wear and wife Agness Wear of Washington County and State of Franklin, to Daniel Kidd, for 275 pounds; 201 acres next to John Bowyer, William Alexander, George Campbell, Joseph Wear and Alexander Moore.  Signed:  John Weir…note spelling change.  Witness:  William Graham, William Walker, Hugh Weir.

1 May 1787    John Evans and wife Rebekah Evans to Frederick Reed, for 8 pounds, 5 schillings; 5 acres and 27 rods corner to said Evans and next to Widow Lyle’s line and Frederick Reed.  Signed:  John Evans and Rebekah Evans.  Witness:  James Lyle, George Gall, Daniel Lowry.

24 May 1787  Andrew Moore, Attorney, to Andrew Reid, for 5 pounds; 5 acres and 26 poles near a line of said Moore and Reid and William Alexander’s land.  Signed:  Andrew Moore.  Witness: William Bradley, John Robinson, Thomas Edgar.

19 September 1787  Samuel Nesbitt and wife Mary Nesbitt to John Nelson, for 160 pounds; 100 acres on the side of a branch in John Robinson’s line.  Signed:  Samuel Nesbitt and Mary Nesbitt.  Witness:  Joseph McPheters, John Fulton, William Fulton, John Robinson, Andrew Kennedy.

2 October 1787   John Bowyer, William McKee and John Buchanon to Andrew Reid for 20 pounds; Lot No.12 in the Town of Lexington next to Jacob Roof and John Galbraith, and by Henry and Randolph Streets.  Signed:  John Bowyer.

2 October 1787   William Brown (formerly of the County) by Andrew Moore, Attorney, to Andrew Reid, for 100 pounds; one full half of Lot No.16 in Lexington on Main Street, corner to Jacob Roof’s Lot No. 15, extending to the Division of Lots No. 13 % 16.  Signed:  Andrew Moore (for William Brown) and Margaret Brown.

4 December 1787   John Bowyer, Attorney in fact for Robert Harvey and wife Martha Harvey (late Martha Hawkins, relict of Benjamin Hawkins, dec’d), heirs at law of Benjamin Border, Jr dec’d( father of said Martha Harvey) to Andrew Reid, for 5 pounds; 60 acres on the Southwest Side of North River, corner to the land conveyed by Patrick McCorkle to Samuel Lyle and corner to the land conveyed by Isaac Campbell to George Brown (and by him conveyed to William Brown).  Signed:  John Bowyer.

4 December 1787   John Nelson and wife Janet Nelson to James Ranick, for 150 pounds; 100 acres of land said Ranick now lives on, corner to Henry Campbell, crossing Back Creek next to John Robinson and Phillip Reed.  Signed:  John Nelson and Jennet Nelson.  Jennet released her dower.