May 10, 1794
Augusta Chronicle
~excerpt~Augusta, May 10.....
  We are informed by Capt. Bonner, of Lt. Col. Runnels' regiment, Hancock county, that on the 1st of May, Capt. M'Kenzie, of said regiment, had a muster of his company, two miles from Fort Fidius, to draft men for the frontier service, where Major Wooten of said regiment attened..That 25 soldiers of the Federal garrison came to said muster ground---that a disturbance ensued, and that the said Major was killed by an unlucky blow on the head, givien by one of the soldiers from that garrison; and that the said soldier was delivered up to the civil authority, and confined in McKenzie's Block-house...

June 5, 1794
Southern Centinel
For Sale, The place called POWELTON, Hancock county. This place is so well known to be one of the best country seats in the upper part of this state for the mercantile or other public benefits, that it would be unnecessary to say anything more in commendation of it. Almost every improvement useful in public as well as private life (with respect to buildings, gardens, orchards, &c.) are to be found here.
  Cash, Negroes or Merchandise will be taken in payment, by the purchaser's humble servant, J. HUTCHINSON.

June 5, 1794
Southern Centinel
to be Sold, For Cash, Produce, or on Credit,
  575 acres of land on Durresseau's creek, Hancock county, near Candler's Shoal and Fort Fidius, on the Oconee.
SEABORN JONES

July 24, 1794
Southern Centinel
Sheriff's Sale.
On the first Tuesday in August next, at John Whatley's, in Hancock county, WILL BE SOLD,
   One tract of land containing 287 1-2 acres bounded by Lands of Wader Bazor & M'Collester, executed as the property of
Jeremiah Bonner, at suit of Francis Willis.
   Also one Negroe fello named Nathan, as the property of said Bonner; three negroes the property of Benjamin Sims at the suit of Benjamin Thompson.
  One negroe wench call Violet as the property of William Weeks, at the suit of William Stark.
  One house and lot at Mount Pelleir, and one Bay Mare as the property of Edward Beard, at the suit of William Graves.
  One negroe wench the property of Daniel Richardson at the suit of Hammill.
  THOMAS LAMAR, S.H.C.

December 6, 1794
Augusta Chronicle
COLLECTOR'S SALE
On the 16th day of December next, at the courthouse in Greene county, between the hours of 10 and 12 o'clock
WILL BE SOLD
The following tracts of land:
287 1-2 acres lying in Hancock county, on Rocky creek, joining lands of Jesse Sandford and others; taken under execution to satisfy the taxes of Michael Murphey, for the year 1792, amounting to 8/7 102.
David Adams, T.C.
Nov. 15, 1794

December 27, 1794
Augusta Chronicle
CONSTABLE'S SALE
On the first Tuesday in February next, at the house of John Whatley, in Hancock county, WILL BE SOLD, The following tract of land, viz.
One hundred acres lying on Turkey creek, bounded South-West by Vanlofton's land, and on the other sides by vacant land; executed as the property of Charles Harrington, at the instance of Elias Grantham.
JOSEPH WOODWARD, Constable

February 19, 1795
Southern Centinel
Sheriff's Sale. WILL BE SOLD
 On the first Tuesday in March next, at the house of John Whatley's in Hancock county, the following property, viz;
   One tract of land containing  500 acres more or less, lying on the waters of Little Ogeechee, adjoining of lands of Robert Flournoy and others: Executed as the property of Richard Call, at the suit of Henry Candley.
  Also, one Negro woman by the name of Nancy; executed as the property of Jeremiah Bonner, at the suit of Francis Willis.
  Also, two value horses, executed as the propertyof Joshua Kinney, at the suit of Samuel Slaughter.
  Executed by me this 25th day of January, 1795.
B. W. BREEDLOVE, D.S.H.C.

June 18, 1795
Southern Centinal
DESERTED from Fort Fidius on the 26th and 29th of March instant, Robert Johnson and Abraham Blanks, of the company of Artillery. Robert Johnson, about 5 feet 9 inchs, stout built, light complexion, grey hair, grey eyes, born in Ireland. Abraham Blanks 5 feet 7 inches, born in New York, about 27 years of age, light complexion, grey eyes.  Whoever apprehends the said deserters and delivers them at this place shall receive 20 dollars reward, or  ten dollars for either of then. Piter L. Van Alen, Lieut. U. S. Artillery, commanding.

August 8, 1795
Augusta Chronicle
On Thursday the 20th of August next,
WILL BE SOLD, At the last dwelling of the deceased, on Town Creek, Hancock county,
All the personal property of Major John Wootan, deceased, consisting of Negroes, Horses, cattle and Hogs; also Household and Kitchen Furniture. Sales to commence at 12 o'clock. Conditions will be made known on the day of sale.
N.B. All persons indebted to the said estate are desired to make immediate payment, and those having demands are requested to exhibit them properly attested. MARY BALEY, Adm'x. JAMES CATHELL, Adm'x. July 18, 1795.

Sep. 9 1795
Augusta Chronicle
COLLECTOR'S SALES
To the owners, attorneys or trustees of the following Tracts of Land
WILL BE SOLD
At Sparta, Hancock county, on Tuesday the 13th of October next, for the taxes due thereon for the year 1794
Two hundred eighty-seven and a half acres in Hancock county, on the branches of Town creek, granted to William Godbey, vacant on all sides, when surveyed
460 acres granted to Hezekial Wood, adjoining Sparta.
237 1-2 acres in Hancock county, granted to Nathaniel Milton, adjoining Axom O'Neal's land and vacant on all other sides when surveyed.
287 1-2 acres lying in Hancock county, surveyed for Dudley Sneed, on the Oconee river, adjoining William Foster
120 acres lying in Hancock county, on the waters of Shoulderbone creek, surveyed for Simon Dunn, adjoining George Stookes.
DAVID ADAMS, T.C.H.C
Sept. 12, 1795

Sep. 9 1795
Augusta Chronicle
COLLECTOR'S SALES
On Tuesday the 13th day of October next, at the court-house, in Greene county,
WILL BE SOLD
The following tracts of land, for the taxes due thereon for the year 1792
Two hundred acres of land in Greene county, the property of James Cohore. Tax 7/2.
105 acres of land, now in Hancock county, taking under execution to satisfy the tax of Evington Felis. (?) Tax 1/2 1 2.
195 acres of land now in Hancock county, taking under execution to satisfy the tax of Richard Respass. Tax 8/8 1-2.
All that house and lot in the town of Louisville, now occupied by Lewis Lanier, taken under execution to satisfy the tax of Lewis Lanier. Tax 25/7 3-4
DAVID ADAMS, T.C.H.C

Sep. 12 1795
Augusta Chronicle
COLLECTOR'S SALES
On the first Tuesday October next, at the court-house, in Hancock county,
WILL BE SOLD
A tract of Land lying on Little Ogeechee, containing 220 acres, to satisfy Revenue due the United States upon spirits distillery by Theophilus Hickman and James Weat. Terms cash.
J. HOUGHTON, Collector of the Revenue for the first division of the first survey in the district of Georgia
August 29, 1795

November 28, 1795
Augusta Chronicle
COLLECTOR'S SALES
To the owners, attornies or trustees of the following Tracts of Land
    WILL BE SOLD
As much of the land as will pay the tax due, or all, at Sparta court-house, Hancock county, on the 7th day of December, for the taxes due thereon up to the year 1794 inclusive.
Two hundred eighty-seven acres and a half in Hancock county, on the waters of Shoulderbone creek, granted to Nathaniel Smith, adjoining Thomas Fuquas land, unknown and vacant land when surveyed.
      287 1-2 acres in Hancock county, granted to Thomas Fuquas, adjoining the above tract.
   287 1-2 acres in Hancock county, granted to Thomas Carson, adjoining Willson's and Wooton's land, and vacant on all other sides when surveyed.
DAVID ADAMS, T.C.H.C.
Nov. 3, 1795

December 12, 1795
Augusta Chronicle
NOTICE/ The Copartnership of John Curie and William Minor, under the firm of John Curie and Co. of Hancock county, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. Those who have demands against said concern are desired to apply for payment to William Minor, and those indebted are also desired to settle their accounts with him. JOHN CURRIE, WILLIAM MINOR. December 8, 1795

March 26, 1796
Augusta Chronicle
To be sold, a double bounty of good land, on Desseron's Creek, Hancock County, near Fort Fidius.
Apply to SEABORN JONES
(Note: this land became part of Baldwin County in 1807, Desseron's Creek is now called Champion Creek)

March 26, 1796
Augusta Chronicle
SHERIFF'S SALE
At the court-house in Hancock county, on the first Tuesday in April next, between the hours of 12 and 2 o'clock,
WILL BE SOLD
  60 acres of land, third quality, lying on the waters of Log-dam creek, at present occupied by John Maddux, sen. taken by virtue of an execution as the property of the said John Maddux. Conditions Cash. ANDERSON COMER, S.H.C. February 22, 1796

April 9, 1796
Augusta Chronicle
COLLECTOR'S SALES. To the owners, attornies or trustees of the following Tracts of Land
WILL BE SOLD
As much  of the land as will pay the taxes due, or all, at Sparta court-house, Hancock county, on the 8th day of May next, for the taxes due thereon up to the year 1794 inclusive.
     TWO hundred eighty-seven acres and a half of land in Hancock county, on Shoulderbone creek, granted to George Duly, adjoining William Low and Stephen Evins.
     287 1-2 acres in Hancock county, on the waters of Fort creek, granted to William Sapp, vacant on all sides when surveyed,
     287 1-2 acres in Hancock county, on the waters of Fort creek, granted to John Sapp, adjoining William Sapp, and vacant on all other sides when surveyed.
     287 1-2 acres in Hancock county, on the waters of Fort creek, granted to Dill Sapp, adjoining John Sapp and vacant land.
     287 1-2 acres in Hancock county, on the waters of Fort creek, granted to John Trapp, adjoining John Sapp and vacant land when surveyed.
D. ADAMS, C.T.H.C.
November 3, 1795

April 9, 1796
Augusta Chronicle
COLLECTOR'S SALES
On Thursday the 28th day of April next, at the court-house in Hancock county.,
WILL BE SOLD
As much of the following tracts of land as will satisfy the taxes due thereon for the year 1794 or all
     105 acres of land taken under execution as the property of Ulysses Rogers, lying in Washington county, on the Oconee river, to satisfy his tax for the year 1794
     100 acres of land in Hancock county, on Logdam, adjoining James Huckaby; taken under execution to satisfy the taxes of John Gibson, for the year 1794.
     420 acres of land in Hancock county, giving in by Anderson Comer, as trustee for Houston, taken under execution to satisfy the taxes of Houston.
    287 1/2 acres of land in Hancock county, adjoining Cullen Wooten, on Shoulderbone, taking under execution to satisfy the taxes of Benjamin Bay.
    200 acres of land in Hancock county, adjoining Wm. Greene, on Shoulderbone, taken under execution to satisfy the taxes of Joseph H. Bayton.
     500 acres of land in Hancock county, taken under execution to satisfy the taxes of Elizabeth Standley.
DAVID ADAMS T.C.H.C.
March 26, 1796

April 9, 1796
Augusta Chronicle
SHERIFF'S SALE
On the first Tuesday in may next, at the court-house in Hancock county, between the hours of 12 and 2 o'clock,
WILL BE SOLD
     70 acres of land, third quality, lying on the waters of Powell's creek; taken by execution as the property of Shilldrake Brown, junior, it being the land whereon the said Shilldrake Brown now lives.
     Also 70 acres, third quality, adjoining the aforesaid land; taken by execution as the property of Shilldrake Brown, senior, as present occupied by _____ Cummins.
     Also, eight negroes, to wit, Deph with her four children, Aaron, Fortune, Eden and Nancy, with a negroe woman named Kate, and here child called Daniel, and one negroe fellow named Peter; taken by execution as the property of Harris Nicholson.
HINES HOLT, D.S.H.C.
March 22, 1796

April 9, 1796
Augusta Chronicle
NOTICE. Is hereby given that on Monday of the second day of May next, at the house of Thomas Cooper, deceased, will be exposed to public sale the personal property of the same consisting of horses, cattle, hogs, household furniture, etc. Conditions will be made known on the day of sale. JOSEPH COOPER, THOMAS COOPER Ex'rs. Hancock county, April 2, 1796

August 8, 1796
Augusta Chronicle
SHERIFF'S SALE
At the court-house of Hancock county, in the town of Sparta, on the first Tuesday in September next, between the hours of ten and three o'clock,
WILL BE SOLD,
   Three notes of hand, to wit, one on Edward Moore for nine cows and calves, payable the first day of November next; one on Josuha M Miller for one ten pound horse, and another on George Weatherby for thirty-three dollars and an half; all taken under execution as the property of James Stringer.
Hugh M'Comer, D.S.H.C.

August 8, 1796
Augusta Chronicle
COLLECTOR'S SALE
To the owners, attornies or trustees of the following tract of land:
On Wednesday the 28th day of September at the courthouse in Hancock county
WILL BE SOLD
The following tract of land, or for much as will satisfy all arrears of tax due thereon, upon the year 1794 inclusive.
    14,000 acres of land, granted to Joseph Grove Taylor, lying on Town creek, Hancock county, adjoining William Buchaltor, Joseph Grove Taylor, unknown and vacant when surveyed.
David Adams, T.C. H. C.
March 28, 1796

August 26, 1796
Columbia Museum and Savannah Advertiser
We hear from the Westward, that a few days since, John Lamar, Esq. of Hancock county, was waylaid and wounded, near his plantation on the north side of the Oconee river, by a party of Creek Indians. The inhabitants collected and followed the trail 20 miles without being able to overtake them. It is also said that several horses have been stolen from Greene county, since the commencement of this month, by Indians of the same nation. Georgia Gaz.

September 17, 1796
Augusta Chronicle
State of Georgia, Hancock County
Whereas I the subscriber, did on the twenty-first day of April last, speak squanders words against the character of Robert McGinty of Town creek, in said county, in the hearing of Joseph McGinty, and perhaps others; saying that the said Robert McGinty was an old damned thieving son of a bitch; That he had stole my corn. Which words, I do hereby certify to have been spoke through heat of passion; and without any foundation: But on the contrary, from the best information that I have received' and as far as I know of my own knowledge, I do believe the said Robert McGinty to be an honest man. Given under my hand this 10th day of August, 1796.
WILLIAM MINOR
Signed in the presence of Mar. Martin Hancock County,
Martin Martin, the subscribing witness is the above instrument of writing, made oath before me and saith, that he saw William Minor sign the above instrument of writing.
Mar. Marting
Sworn to before me this 10th day of August 1796. Pa. BOYLE, J.I.C. A true copy from the records of Hancock superior court, book B. folio 33 and 4. MAR. MARTIN. Clk.

December 3, 1796
Augusta Chronicle
THESE are to warn all persons from purchasing a negro wench, lands, household stuff of different hands, horse and cattle, formerly the property of John Pounds; being my property, lawfully purchased and recorded. The wench, household furniture and cattle, are recorded in Edgefield, South Carolina, the lands and horses in Hancock county, Georgia. DAVID WALKER. November 13, 1796

December 3, 1796
 Augusta Chronicle
Constable's Sale. On the first Tuesday in January next, at the court-house in Hancock county, WILL BE SOLD one Lot in Federal town, No. 47, Ferris (?) Case. Thomas Hill, Constable. December 1, 1796

May 9, 1797
Colombian Museum and Savannah Advertiser
  Saturday evening, last arrived in town from Fort Fidius. conducted by a troop of dragoons, under the command of Capt. F. Webb, William Yarborough, Obadiah Morris, Ephraim Moore and Miel Monk, who had crossed the Oconee into the Indian territories, for the purpose of hunting, contrary to the laws of the United States, and were taken on the 22 ult. and carries prisoners to the fort, from whence they were ordered by the commanding officer, to this place, to be tried before the federal Judge. Previous to their marching from Fort Fidius, a considerable number of the inhabitants of Hancock county, collected in arms, with a determination to liberate them from the guard which was to conduct them to this place; but by the interposition and particular request of the prisoner, and owing to the activity of Col. Lamare, the mob desisted from such and unlawful proceeding and dispersed.
  We are informed that his Excellency the Governor and Col. Gaiter have both written to the Federal Judge, in their behalf.

May 20, 1797
Augusta Chronicle
Now in Confinement.
In the jail of Hancock county, a negro man who says his name is MANUEL, about 30 years of age, _ and well built, near six feet high, he says he is from the island of St. Domingo; (his language is very broken,) he has on a __cloth sailor's jacket, linen overalls, and check'd shirt. The owner is required to come forward, prove his property, pay charges and take him away.
SAML. HALL, Jailor. Sparta May 10, 1797

May 20, 1797
Augusta Chronicle
The enclosed are reports of three cases tried in the counties of Hancock and Greene at the last term; which please publish in your paper. I am __. BEN. TALIAFERRO.

HANCOCK COUNTY, March Term
1797
The State, vs. William Stuart
Grand Larceny.
    The indictment charges the prisoner William Stuart with feloniously taking and carrying away, one bar of Iron and one bar of Steel from the store-house at Mount Pellier of the value of the property of the United States.
     The prisoner when taken was committed to a corporal's guard; during his confinement, the commanding officer of  the garrison, promised, if he would confess on himself or others, that he should be pardoned, and if tried by a civil court he should have the privilege of turning state's evidence; it further appeared that prior to confession, the prisoner was severely beaten, and threatened, that his head should be cut off if he did not confess; ...the prisoner did then confess that he had stolen a quantify of Iron and Steel from the public store-house, which he had sold to a Mr. Ferril....Ferril deposed that the had purchased Iron and Steel of the prisoner, which he told him he had purchased of Mr. Phinesie. It appeared that the prisoner was a black-smith by profession, and had been indulged with the privilege of following his trade as at a shop, without the fort, and that he frequently took in Iron and did work for the county people on his own account. The jury found the prisoner not guilty.

At a court held for the county of Hancock, March term, 1797
The State vs. John Malinis
Grand Larceny
The prisoner John Malinis, was indicted for feloniously taking and carrying away from the store-house at Mount Pellier, one part of overalls of the value of nine shillings and four pence, the property of the United States.
    It appeared in this case that the prisoner was taken, on suspicion of having, with sundry others, stolen goods to a considerable amount from a block-house where the public stores were deposited,--that he was confined under a guard of armed men, and that during his confinement he was promised by the commanding officer of the garrison, that if he would confess on himself or others he would use his influence in his favor:...On which he confessed, that he had stolen from the block-house goods to a considerable amount, among which were some overalls; but this confession appearing to have been made while the prisoner was under the impressions of fear, and the flatteries of hope, the jury found the prisoner not guilty.

Green County, March Term 1797
The State vs. Willie Rucker
Grand Larceny
    The indictment in this case charges the prisoner with feloniously taking and carrying away from the dwelling house of Mrs. How, a keg of gun powder, containing ____pounds, the property of Mr. Mercer of the value of forty shillings or upwards.
   Mrs. How the principal witness in the case deposed that the prisoner with a number of others persons were at her house, o the night that the offense is said to have been committed; that while she was changing some money for Mr. Bilbo, one of his company, she heard a noise in an adjoining room, where there was a quantity of powder in kegs, the property of a Mr. Mercer, on which she went into the room, and saw Willis Rucker the prisoner going out at the door, and after he had gone a few yards from the door, she observed him in a stooping position and supposed he was carrying off a keg of the powder; on which she called to him to return but he went on without making any reply:...She says further that at dark she saw the keg of powder in the room, and missed it immediately after Rucker was gone, but did not see it in his possession. It further appeared that an outer door leading into the room was left open, and that Mrs. How was frequently out of the room during the evening attending the company that were drinking at her house. The jury brought in the verdict not guilty.

September 9, 1797
Augusta Chronicle
List of defaulters in Hancock county for the year 1797

Captain Sanford's district
Samuel Felps, William Gilbert, Thomas Glenn, Isaac Daniel, Phenias Dismucks, Matthew Golden,
George Gray, John Gray, John Sawyer, John Hanby, Neah Hanby, Michael C. Hunt, James Cox,
Levi Bruister, Edmd. Cooper, Moses Fugue, Robert Elliot

Captain Brown's district
Dunken McCisick, Jonathan McCisick, Robert Simmons, John Bond, Samuel Holly, Gay Lewis
, John Lewis, William Hood, William Parker Elisha Heirn, Reuben Westmoreland, Handy Wallet, Rue Busby,
Nathan Bloodworth, Thomas Lawly, Shemel Scoggin, Milton Gray, Wilkies Jackson,
Jethren Jackson, Richard Parker, Thornton Hudgins, Brice Miller, John Ray, Beajamin B_lt.

Captain Rane's district
Adam Ledloe, Frederick Hunter

Captain Shorter's district
William Fondling, William Ballock, Joseph Barees

Captain Adams district
Thomas Heirs, Jacob Martin, Hezekiah Kendrick, David York, Thomas Kendrick

Captain Whitfield's district
Pleasant Potter, Richard Runals, William Leucas, William Whaley, Charles Grigs, William Threlford, Thomas Broadus

September 23, 1797
Augusta Chronicle
SHERIFF'S SALE
Agreeable to law, at the court-house of Hancock county, in the town of Sparta, on the first Tuesday in November next, the following lands,
WILL BE SOLD,
TO WIT,
     100 acres pine land, more or less, taken as the property of Josiah Dennis.
     287 1/2 acres, adjoining lands of Thorton (?) taken as the property of Fesgus Lynn.
ALSO
     700 acres second quality, lying on the waters of Shoulderbone creek, as present occupied by Joseph Bryan, Esq. taken as the property of captain James Shorter.
Terms CASH.
H. Holt, D.S.H.C.
September 15, 1797

November 25, 1797
 Augusta Chronicle
SHERIFF'S SALE
On Tuesday the 5th day of December next, at Powelton, in Hancock county, between the hours of 10 and 3 o'clock,
WILL BE SOLD,
A family of negroes, Mimee, Patt, Agg, Ben, Tytos, Teney and Q.; the property of William Weeks to satisfy a judgment.
H. HOLT, D.S.N.C.

November 25, 1797
 Augusta Chronicle
On Tuesday the 12th of December next, at the plantation whereon Thomas Cooper, dec. formerly lived, in Hancock county,
WILL BE SOLD
A Negro fellow and woman, a flock of cattle, hogs, and horses, a quantity of green feed cotton, corn and fodder, plantation tools, household and kitchen furniture, one still of the capacity of sixty gallons, and a variety of other articles; part of the personal estate of the said Thomas Cooper, and Sarah Cooper, late of the same county deceased.
JOSEPH COOPER
THOMAS COOPER,
Executors
November 1, 1797

December 9, 1797
 Augusta Chronicle
WILL BE SOLD, On the first Tuesday in January next, at the plantation of the late William Minor, dec., in Hancock county, the following property of said deceased,  agreeable to his last will and testament, vis.
     4000 acres pine land in Montgomery county, surveyed in the name of James Hutchinson.
     2000 acres in Washington county, surveyed in the name of James Harvey
     ?? acres in said county lying on the Oconee river, part swamp land; being part of 1100 acres granted to E. Clarke.
     Two lots in Federal town, in said county, otherwise known by the Rock Landing, No. 125 and 135.
     Five lots in the new part of Federal town.
     One fourth part of the warehouse and lot in said town.
     Three lots in Lexington, in Hancock county, on Ogechee, otherwise called Jonesborough, on of which is the warehouse lot, one other improve lot, and one ???
     A complete set of blacksmith's tools, and a small invoice of goods, the reamis of a note.
     One likely country born negro fellow, health and young.
     Conditions CASH, the property not to be altered until the money is paid.
     Also, at same time will be let or hired for one year,
     Eight negroes, the property of the infant heir of the said deceased.
     ALSO, TO LET,
     The saw and grist mills at said plantation. Conditions made known on the day.
JOHN MINOR,  Acting Ex'r.
November 25, 1797

SHERIFF'S SALE
Agreeable to law, at the courthouse of Hancock county, in the town of Sparta, on the first Tuesday in January next,
WILL BE SOLD,
     One Tract of land, the property of the executors of Benjamin Ship, deceased, (by order of court,) and one negro woman named Pat, taken as the property of John Whatley.
H. HOLT, S.J.C.
November 24, 1797

June 26, 1798
Columbia Museum & Savannah Advertiser
Tax Collector's Sale
The following Tracts of Land, advertised to be Sold on the 5th of June, or as much thereof as will satisfy the Tax of the Estate of Solomon Pendleton and Robert Montfort, deceased; and also to satisfy the tax of the Estate of Solomon Pendleton, deceased, for the year 1797, is postponed till Thursday the 28th instant, at which time the sale will take place at the Court-House on Chatham County, between the hours of 10 and 2 o'clock.
In Hancock County, (formerly Washington)
130 acres land in the name of Thomas Wagnon, on the Oconee river
690 do. in the name of John Newdegate, on ditto
460 do. in the name of John Meanly, on ditto.
230 do. in the name of Littleton Williams, on ditto.
1610 acres Land of the following qualities and proportions, viz:
100 do. oak and hickory
480 do, do
300 do, do
730 do. pine.

November 10, 1798
Augusta Chronicle
MARRIED On this 25th ult, at Sparta, Hancock county, by the Revd. Mr. Cunningham, Bolling Hall, Esq. to Miss Jane Abercrombie, daughter of Major Charles Abercrombie.

December 8, 1798
Augusta Chronicle
The following is a list of defaulters in Hancock county, for the year 1798, agreeable to the list returned to me by the commanding officer of each district, viz.
In capt. Lucas's district
Radford Smith, Jesse Coleman, Tob. Taylor, and Neeham Jernigan, junior.

In capt. Whitfield's district
Benjamin Simmons, Joshua Stephens, John Step, Solomon Step, Daniel Teammell, James Codie, John Jackson,
Nancy Frazier, Wm. Whatley, George West, John Randole, and John Cain, jun.

In capt. Shorter's district
Stephen Jackson, John Fondling, Chas. Kelley, Abner Led, Andrew Miller, and Thomas Fields

In capt. Alford's district
Wm. Philips, Nubal Waller, Davis Vance, Wm. Skinner, Wyche Whatley, Abner McCoy, and Samuel Moody.

In capt. Bailey's district
Wm. Mills, Jesse maddox, John Lowe, Samuel Twilley, Thomas Jones, Robert Nelson, John Skinner, Joseph Chappell,
John Chappell, jun., Edmund Wheeles, Hane Heath, Ephraim Britts, (mulatto) Sherwood Stanley, Charles Jones,
Jothan Grayhorn, Morgan Clower, Ahel, Pew, Thomas Little, and Shirley Sledge.

In capt. Thos. Raine's district.
John C. Peek, jun., Robert Tucker, John Owsley, Nanthaniel Cain, Amos Stapler, Wm. Cox, John Tingle, James Langford, Josiah Dennis, Charles Ingram, Wm. Lowe, Prestley Ingram, John Tatoee?, Jas. Johnson, Peterson Sturdivant, Kichin Lane, John Brown, Raleigh Hightower, Daniel Loudy, John C. Peek, sen,  Levi Tolbert, Thomas Jackson, Samuel Cole,
Nathan Melvin, Heary McCoy, Benjamin Anderson, Samuel Braswell, David Vineyard, and Elijah Anderson.

In capt. Baron's district
Benjamin Bolt, John Roe, Nathan Barrington, John Stoneham, James Hall, Nathl. Scoggins, Charles Jordan, Wm. Jordan,
John Maddox, Wm. Washington, Reuben Westmoreland, Wm. Hudson, James McKissack, and Josham Wynn

In capt. Sanford's district
Thomas Honeycut, John Colter, Wm. Morgan, Phillip Spiller, Dixon Harp, Isaac King, Wm. Calloway, Wm. Parker,
John Smith, Henry Pelt, Jeremiah Spiller, John Cobb, John Wilson, Richard Strother, James Crocker, A. White,
John Montgomery, Wm. Winn, Thomas Wynn, James Smith, Isaac Hamby, John Hamby, Joshua Miller, Henry Hall,
James Harris, John Butts, Anthony Butts, David Thompson, Jonathan Johns, John Edwards, Laban Matthews,
and Solomon Smith.

In capt. Yarborough's district
Benjamin Reedy, Samuel Wilson, jun., Samuel Gardner, Phillip Coleman and Thomas Tolbert.

In capt. Cad. Raine's district
John Caneade

In capt. Carter's district
John L. Jones, George Pervis, Adoniram Allen, James Hall, James Boswell, James Bosworth,
Daniel Johnson, David Woodal, Isarel Blades, and Hazzard Creed, (mulatto).

In capt. Kirk's district
Allen Brown, Thomas Smith, Hartwell Gaivy, John Barge, John Castleberry, Jeffrey Barksdale,
Hardy R. Jernigan, Noah Mitchell, John Saunders, and John Hunter.

In capt. Wootin's district
Benjamin Jinkins, Job Allen, James Cowden, Martin Johnson, Nehemiah Smith, James Grimes, and Charles Price.

In capt. Cook's district
John Pound, Isaac Crow, West Jones, Samuel Newman, Wm Andrews, John Harrison,
John Dunn, Levi Horn, Isaac Blackwood, and James Davidson

In capt. Davis's district
Joshua Caloway, Wm. Duskill, Wm. Harper, Shardrac Crouch, and Anderson Rees.

H. HOLT, R.T.R.

October 5, 1799
Augusta Chronicle
STATE OF GEORGIA
Hancock County,
These are to give notice to all to whom it may concern, that my wife Rachel Goare, having departed from my bed and board, and having condemned herself in such a manner as to forfeit the confidence of a husband; that I do hereby forewarn all and every person from dealing, trading or contracting with her on my accounts, as I will pay no debt that she may contract, neither make good any of her contracts or engagements.
JACOB GOARE
Sept. 4, 1799
 

October 5, 1799
Augusta Chronicle
COLLECTOR'S SALE
At the court-house in Sparta, Hancock county, on Saturday the 19th day of October next,
WILL BE SOLD.
The following tracts of land, or as much thereof as will pay the tax with costs due thereon for the year 1798,
     747 acres of second quality land, in Hancock county, on the head of Shoulderbone and the Beaverdam of Ogechee, being part of a tract of 994 acres, granted to R. Middleton, on the fourth of December 1790, adjoining Middleton, Barksdale, Stallings, Greene L. Acey and More; tax D. 2 55.
    115 3/4 acres of 3d quality land, in Hancock on Beaverdam, Ogechee, granted to Middleton, adjoining Colbert taken as the property of Robert Rutherford; D. 18 3-4.
     287 1/2 acres of 3d quality land, in Jackson county, granted to Hawkins, adjoining the academy; taken as the property of Jorden Clark; 22 cents.
     87 1/2 acres of 3d quality land, in Hancock, on the Beaverdam, granted to Byne, adjoining Holt' taken as the property of Thomas Greene; tax 80 cents.
     230 acres second quality land, in Greene county, on the Appalachee, adjoining Meatford; taken as the property of Ezekial Stanley; D. 63 1-4.
     100 acres 1st quality land, in Burke county, on Boggy gut, granted to Beckum, adjoining Fann (?); taken as the property of Theodorick Goodwin; tax D 5 12 1-2.
     94 acres of 3d quality land, in Hancock county, on Desresot's creek, granted to Shaw, joining Boothe; take as the property of John Jones, tax 47 cents.
     50 acres of 3d quality land, Hancock, Logdam creek, granted to Robertson, adjoining Rivers, taken as the property of Joseph Reed; tax 57 1-4 cents.
     50 acres 3d quality land, in Hancock, on the Oconee, granted to Prewette, adjoining Kemp; taken as the property of
John Stallings; tax 43 cents.
     287 1/2 acres 2d quality land, and 287 1/2 acres 3d quality, in Hancock, on Island Creek; adjoining Phelps; taken as the property of Gabriel Cobb; tax D. 1 50.
     174 acres 3d quality land, Hancock, on Island creek, granted to Hamilton, adjoining Montgomery, taken as the property of Hiram Phillips; 57 1-4 cents.
     210 acres pine land, Hancock, on Diversoe's creek, granted to Flournoy, adjoining Marshall, taken as the property of Jesse Thompson; 56 1-4 cents
     100 acres pine land, Hancock, on Spring creek, adjoining Rogers, granted to Beckam; taken as the property of West Vincent; tax 43 3 4 cents.
     299 acres pine land in Hancock, on Spring creek, adjoining McCrary; taken as the property of Josiah Vincent; tax 50 1-2 cents.
     334 acres pine land in Hancock county, Spring creek, adjoining Giles, granted to Beckum; taken as the property of Levin Vincent; tax 62 1-2 cents.
     156 acres pine land, in Hancock county, on Tiger creek, adjoining Ward, granted to Jordan; taken as the property of Geo. Miller; tax 50 cents.
     100 aces pine land in Hancock, on the waters of Buffaloe, adjoining Viaken (?), taken as the property of Levi Johnson, and granted to himself, tax 43.3-4 cents.
     100 acres  pine land in Hancock, on Buffaloe, taken as the property of Daniel Johnson; tax 68 3-4 cents.
     400 acres pine land in Washington county, on Island fork; taken as the property of Thomas Hinesly, granted to himself; tax 68 3-4 cents.
     4887 1/2 acres of 2d quality land, in Greene county, on Richland and Shoal creeks; granted to Call; taken as the property of Robert Burns, D. 15 3 1-2.
     50 acres pine land in Hancock, waters of Fulsom's creek, adjoining Allen Pope, granted to R. Flournoy; taken as the property of Wm. Philips; D. 1 10.
      100 acres 3d quality land, in Hancock, Island creek, granted to Moots, adjoining Felps; given in by Azariah Butts; taken as the property of Jonathan Johns; tax D. 6.
     287 1/2 acres 3d quality land, in Hancock county, on Shoulderbone, adjoining Kiresim's, the property of Thomas Jackson as returned, 94.1 2 cents.
     5 town lots in Hancock, given in by Robert Burns, the property of James Cowden, as returned; D. 15 40.
JOHN COMER, T.C.
July 20, 1799

March 15, 1800
 Augusta Chronicle
Runaway
From near Montpelier on the Oconee River, about the first of this month, a NEGRO MAN   named GREENE, a well made fellow about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, 28 or 30 years old, a black complexion, had on a homespun coat and tagged Negro cloth applets died yellow; appeared to be aiming for Maryland, and may attempt to get aboard some boat at Augusta or vessel at Savannah, to get there by water. Any person who will deliver him to the subscriber or secure him in jail so he may be got, shall be generously rewarded. JOHN GODSON.

July 17, 1800
Augusta Chronicle
Georgia, Hancock County
In the Superior Court, February 27th, 1800
Upon the petition of Robt. M'Ginty, setting forth that the subscribing witness to a deed of conveyance made by Isaac Williams, in his life time, for a tract of land lying on Town creek, in the county of Hancock, containing one hundred sixteen acres, cannot now be procured to prove the execution thereof, so as to make it a matter of record: It is
Ordered, That the subscription, execution and delivery of the said deed, be established at the next term of this court, by the best evidence in the power of the petitioner, if not gainsaid: and that this order be published three months in one of the Gazettes of the state.
Extract from the minutes,
MAR. MARTIN, clk

September 10, 1800
Augusta Chronicle
COLLECTOR'S SALES.
  At the court-house in Hancock county, on Tuesday the 28th of October next, WILL BE SOLD,  The following property, in as much thereof as will discharge the tax and cost due therein for the year 1799.
   600 Acres 3d quality Land in Hancock county, on Buck creek, adjoining Lee, granted to McDonald; also, 243½ acres of the 3d quality land in Hancoock, on the Oconee river, adjoining M'Clendon, granted to Tennell; also 30 acres of the 3d quality land in Hancock county, on Ogechee, granted to Upton; also, 100 acres of the 2d quality land in Columbia county, adjoining of Wright, granted to Burns; also, 200 acres pine land in Columbia, granted to M'Donald; also 260 acres of pine land in Warren county, on Rocky Comfort, granted to M'Donald; also 200 acres pine land on Rocky Comfort, granted to M'Donald. also, 100 acres pine Land in Elbert county, on Cold Water Creek, granted to M'Donald; also 500 acres of the 3d quality land in Elbert county, on Cold Water, granted to M'Donald; also 1000 acres of pine land in Washington county, on Little Ogechee, granted to Cummins; also, 3,000 acres pine land in Washington, on Little Ogechee, granted to Horn; also 787½ acres of 2d quality land in Washington, on Buffaloe creek, granter to Otters, also, 1700 acres land of the 3d quality, in Jackson county, on Broad river, granted to Jackson; also 2000 acres of 3d quality of land in Jackson on the Oconee granted to Jackson, also 1160 acres of 3d quality land in Jackson, on Broad river, granted to M'Donald; also, 1000 acres of land in Jackson, on the Oconee granted to M'Donald; also, 1000 acres pine land on the Ohopee river, granted to Blount; aslo, 490 acrs of the 3d quality land in Hancock, on Island creek, ajdoining Smith. The above lands returned by Charles M'Donald. Tax D. 121 87½ cents.
   100 acres of the 3d quality land in Hancock county, on the Waters of the Beverdam of Ogechee, adjoining Kerk, granted to Dong, returned by Levi Benson. Tax D. 5 3¼ cents
   259 1-2 Acres Land of the 2d quality in Hancock county, on the Waters of Shoulderbone, adjoining Greene, granted to Middleton; also, 39 acres of the 2d quality, adjoining the above, granted to Jesse Thompson; also, 200 acres of the 3d quality land in Hancock county, onthe Waters ofOgeechee, adjoining O. Richardson, granted to William Ousley, returned by Joshua Lacee. Tax D. 88 3¼ cents.
   200 acres of the 3d quality land in Hancock county, on the Waters of the Oconee, adjoining Lands granted to Tennell, returned by Jonathan Hern. Tax D. 1 56 cents.
Bolling Hall, T.C. H.C. August 10.

September 13, 1800
 Augusta Chronicle
Presentment of the Grand Jury of Hancock County:
  WE the Grand Jury for the county of Hancock county print as a grievance, the act of the general assembly authorizing the filed officers to alter the boundaries of the battalion and company districts, without the consent of the officers commanding in the different districts, and we desire that the foregoing presentment may be published in  one of the public Gazettes of the state,
DAVID ADAMS, Foreman.
Henry Mitchell,        James Thomas,
Robert Clark,          Jonas Shivers,
Richard Shipp,         Jonathan Adams,
James Lucas,           Henry Trippe,
Fred. Tucker,          Jonathan Miller,
Lewis Barnes,          Elijah Freeney,
William Wiley,          Jesse Pope, sen.,
William Saunders,     William Hardick,
J. McKinney Pope,   John Hamilton,
Robert Moreland,     Davis McGehee.
Seth Tatum

Extract from the Minutes of Hancock Superior Court, August Term 1800.
MAR. MARTIN, Clerk.

December 6 1800
Augusta Chronicle
SHERIFF'S SALES
On the first Tuesday in January next, at the court-house in Hancock county,
WILL BE SOLD.
     75 acres of land more or less adjoining Myles Greene, on the waters of Logdam; one negro boy Harry, executed as the property of Rolley Greene, in favor of William Kendald and William Johnson, adm'n of Jesse M'Clendon, dec.
     300 acres of land more or less, executed as the property of Joel M'Clendon, Esq. adjoining Myles on the Oconee waters, in favor of Elijah Freeny.
     Two mares, one a roane, the other a bay, six cows and yearlings, executed as the  property of Daniel Hunt, in favor of William Starkes.
     50 acres of land more or less, taken as the property of William Phillips, adjoining Edmund Bohils and others, in favor of Jonathan Davis, returned by a constable. Terms Cash.
JESSE GRIGG, Sheriff
November 25, 1800

December 13, 1800
 Augusta Chronicle
BE IT KNOWN
That nine months after the date  hereof, application will be made in the honorable the Interior Court of Hancock county, for a in order to fell 105 acres of land on Powell's creek, Hancock county, being the real estate of Robert Bryan, dec. for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased.
DRAD WILDER, Ex'c
SARAH WHITFIELD, Late widow of the deceased, executor
Nov. 1, 1800

December 6, 1800
Augusta Chronicle
A List of Defaulters in Hancock county for the year 1800

Capt. Mason's district
Wm. Crow, Lockett Peak, Reuben Holstid, James Runcils, Joel Bagget.

Capt. Beall's district
Asa Alexander, Henry Dickerson, William Moon.

Capt. Davis's district
Wm. Morris, Joseph Knowles, Saml. Lewis, Michael Dunnahoo, James Cook, Frances Langford, Jervis Lawford, Wm. Jones, Joseph Grant.
Capt. Rain's district
Appleton Rosseter, Moses Wiley, Andrew Reed, Daniel Newes, Frederick Scott, Geo. Spillers,  Perterson Sturdivant, Maliche Brantley, Marshal T. Smith, Briant Butler.

Capt. Boothe's district
Wm. Austin, William Vinis, John Brown, John Little, Joseph M'Ginty, Wm. M'Farlin, Henry Lea, John Hawkins, John Byes, Abner Abercromby, Moses Marshall, Elijah Bevins, Mathew Hawkins, Henry Pilt, Philip Spillers, Joseph Hutchison, Hubbard Reynolds
Capt. Barron's district
Abraham Reddick, John Maddox, sen., John Maddox, jun.,  Joseph Vines, Mary Vest.

Capt. River's district.
Riese Matthews, Jas. Crocker, Thos. Lewis, John Oliver, Ruben Waters, Green Mullins, John Cobb, John Wilson, David Tidd, Slue Powell
Capt. Clark's district.
Christopher Williams, Philip Barnhart, Joseph Thomas, Solomon Goodwyn

Capt. Yarborough's district
John Pierce, Samuel Lamar, William Solton, Jared Whittington, Wingate Hall, James Jackson, Wm. Hoy, Wilson Brown, Tilman Buckner, John F. Gardner, Saml. Parker, Daniel Kenedy, Crawford Downs, William Powell, (Mulatto) Wm. Brown

Capt. Lucas's district
Simon Henderson, James Orruk, jun., Joseph Cooper, jun. Ebenezer Doughty.

Capt. Dixon's district
Abner Averett, David Averett, Sterling Amons, jun. John Bryant, Samuel Davis, Bird Fullsom, Arthur Herring, Wm. Holliman, John Kelley, Richd. Morgan, Spencer  Seals, John Tilman, John Wadsworth, John Wilson, John  Wadsworth, jun. John Watts

Capt. Carter's district
Aaron Alan, Curtis Hay, Simms Middlebrooks, Isaac Purvis

Capt. Matthew's district
Abijah Anderson, Israel Blades, Daniel Crabb, George P. Dykes, Stephen Dykes, John Fuller, Isaac Gordon, James Hogg, John Hoyle, Elisha Joels, John Parker, Jesse Reley, James Riggins, James Scarlett, Matthew Stroad, Benja. Temple, Zachariah Wade, Deltha Williams, Sarah Williams.

Capt. Barksdale's district
Henry Atkinson, Scarlett Allen, Wm. Buckner, Thomas Bonner, Jeremiah Cobb, Ambrose Copelin, Hartwel Gairy, John Hall, Richd. Huckeby, James Lewis, John Lewis, William Lewis, David Pinkerton, Nathan Parham, Bryan Shoulder, Simon Shy, Wm. Whatley.

Capt. Latimore's district
Wm. Andrews, Solomon Barfield jun, John Brown, Elijah Eubanks, Jonathan Calloway, William Chandler, Benjamin Champion, James Davidson, Lumle Davidson, John Dennis, John Gibson, Wm. Hern, John Howell, John Harrison, John Harrison, jun., Ceclius Kemp, Thos. King, Thos. Lovell, Jeremiah Lery, Elijah Miller, Thos. Miller, James Miller, sen., Wm. Mosgrove, Joel Pounds, Danl. Potter, John Pounds, Henry Rhodes, Joseph Rhye, Wm. Shuffield, Daniel Seals, Lewis Hillhouse, Wm. Seals, Lewis Tanner, Solomon Butifield.

Capt. Alford's district
 Wm. Soyles, Wm. Gilmore, Robert Harrison, Smullin Layfield, John Middleton, Josiah Magee, Ebi Marchman, Alexander Maddox, John Spurlin, Wm. Skinner, Saml. Turner, Wm. Twelley, Zadock Turner, Jeremiah Worsham, John Worsham, jun., John Worsham, Abraham Williams, Wm. Waller

RISDON MOORE, jun
Receiver T.E.H.C.
Oct. 22, 1800

March 25, 1801
Augusta Herald
A PROCLAMATION. Whereas I have received official information under oath of the Sheriff of the county of Hancock, that two convicted criminals called William Musgrove and Nathan Tait, confined under sentence of death for forgery, in the common jail of the said county, did on the night of the twenty-fifth of February last past, make their escape therefrom - and there persons are thus described:
  "William Musgrove, supposed to have been about thirty-five years of age, dark complexion, a good deal pitted with the smallpox, short black hair, about five feet eight inches high, strong made."
  >Nathan Tait, supposed to have been about twenty-five years of age, five feet nine inches high, light colour hair, pale complexion, rather slender made.
  I have therefore thought fit, to issue this my Proclamation, offering a reward of one hundred dollars, to any person or persons who will seize either of the aforementioned criminals, and lodge them or either of them in the jail of the county of Hancock, or some other secure jail in this state.
  And I Do Hereby, charge and require all officers, civil and military belonging to this state, to be aiding and assisting in seizing and securing the said criminals.
Given under my hand and the great seal  of this state, at the State-House in Louisville, this sixteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and one, and of American Independence the twenty-fifth  David Emanuel, By the President and Commander in Chief. Thomas Johnson, for Horatio Marbury, Sec'ry of the State. God Save The State.

April 25, 1801
Augusta Chronicle
SHERIFFS SALE
On the first Tuesday in June next at Hancock court-house, at the usual hours,
WILL BE SOLD
  200 acres of land more or less, whereon lives Joseph Cooper, _ on the Beaverdam of Ogechee, adjoining Jernigan, &c. taken to satisfy two executions: One in favor of Saml. W. Goode, assignee, &c. the other in favor of James Orrid, assignee, &c. vs the said Cooper. Terms Cash.
HAMLIN LEWS, D.S.
 

April 25, 1801
Augusta Chronicle
SHERIFFS SALES
At the couth-house of Hancock county, on the first Tuesday in June next,
WILL BE SOLD
 The following property viz.
 50 acres of land, more or less; executed as the property of Shadrak Brown, on which the said Brown now lives, with tolerable improvements, in favor of Charles Abercrombie and Matthew Rabun.
  100 acres of land, more or less; executed as the property of Caleb Bavor, on the Oconee waters, adjoining Brooks, in favor of Robert Rivers, to satisfy sundry executions returned to _ by the constables.
  Also, one negro boy named Ben; executed as the property of Edw. Brown, in favor of Joel M'Clendail. Terms Cash.
JESSE GRIGG, Sheriff
March 31, 1801

July 11, 1801
Augusta Chronicle
SHERIFF'S SALES
On the first Tuesday in August next, at Hancock court house,
WILL BE SOLD
100 acres of land more or less, lying on Shoulderbone, whereon lives John Kelly (an academy lot); taken as the property of said Kelley to satisfy an execution in favor of Elijah Lingo.
 100 acres of land more or less, lying on Rockey creek, adjoining Freeney, whereon lives Moses Marshal to satisfy an execution in favor of James Scarlett.
Also one waggon and horse, taken as the property of Richard Moon, to satsify an execution in favor of Martin Martin. Terms cash.
HAMILIN LEWIS, D. S.
June 24, 1801

October 15, 1801
Georgia Gazette
Elections of Members of the General Assembly on Monday the 5th instant.
For Hancock County
Henry Mitchell, Esq., Senator
David Adams, John Harbirt, and Boling Hall, Esqs, Representatives.

January 2, 1802
Augusta Chronicle
COLLECTOR'S SALE
At the court-house of Greene county, on Saturday the 23rd of January next
WILL BE SOLD
For the tax due for the year 1800
  287 1/2 acres of land on Town creek, in Hancock county, adjoins Michell granted to May, returned by Richard Bradly - tax 65 1/4 cents.
  57 aces of land on the Oconee, in Hancock county, granted to Miller, returned by Joseph Patterson; tax 48 cents
THOMAS JOHNSON

January 23, 1802
Augusta Chronicle
GEORGIA, Hancock County
By Myles Green, clerk of the court of Ordinary for said county.
WHEREAS Jonathan Davis has applied for letters of administration on the estate and effects of Robert Pichard, late of this county, deceased.
   THESE are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appeared at my office, within the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why said letters should not be granted.
Given under my hand at office, this 4th day of January 1802.
M. GREEN, c. c.o.

January 23, 1802
Augusta Chronicle
GEORGIA, Hancock County
By Myles Green, clerk of the court of Ordinary for said county.
WHEREAS Anderson Comer and John Barron have applied for letters of administration on the estate and effects of Samuel Barron, late of this county, deceased.
   THESE are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appeared at my office, within the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why said letters should not be granted.
Given under my hand at office, this 4th day of January 1802.
M. GREEN, c. c.o.

January 23, 1802
Augusta Chronicle
GEORGIA, Hancock County
By Myles Green, Esq. clerk of the court of Ordinary for said county.
WHEREAS Polly Evans, and Benjamin Evans, have applied for letters of administration on the estate and effects of John Tolbert Evans, late of this county, deceased.
   THESE are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appeared at my office, within the time prescribed by law, to show cause, if any they have, why said letters should not be granted.
Given under my land at office, this 4th day of January 1802.
M. GREEN, c. c.o.

January 23, 1802
Augusta Chronicle
Ten Dollars Reward
Run-away from the subscriber, living in Hancock county, on Shoulderbone creek; two negroes, one by the name of JIM, about 5 feet 6 or 7 inches high, is tolerable black, and is about 35 years old; the other is a young lad by the name of BUCK, about 15 years old, and is tolerable black, and is between 4 and 5 feet high, had on when he left home, a round short coat an d overalls. Any person or persons that will take up said runaways, and deliver then to the subscriber, or secure them in any jail where they may be come at, shall receive the above reward of ten dollars.
Wm. ALFORD, junr.

May 5 1802
Augusta Chronicle
SHERIFF'S SALES
On the first Tuesday in June next, at the court-house in Hancock county,
WILL BE SOLD,
     One negro woman named Nancy and her two children; executed as the property of Thomas H. Kenan to satisfy sundry executions against him.
     One negro woman named Sue; executed as the property of John Wilson, etc. etc. in favor of Charles Taylor.
     One hundred acres of land, more or less, on Rocky creek, adjoining Freeny, in the above county; executed as the property of Moses Marshall, in favor of James Sanlett. Terms cash.
JESSE GRIGG, D.S.
April 22.

July 24, 1802
Augusta Chronicle
     On the 3d July, (in commemoration of the 4th) Captains Abercrombie and Devereux paraded the Hancock Troop of Horse, and the Company of Artillery in Sparta, and after going through evolutions and marching, the Troop of Horse repaired to Captain Hall's, and the Artillery to an Arbour at the Town Spring, where Dinners were prepared, after partaking of which, a detachment from each corps joined in the public square, and fired sixteen rounds from signals given in succession by the companies, accompanied with the following Toasts, and succeeded with martial music:
(note: followed by 17 toasts)

October 23, 1802
 Augusta Chronicle
WILL BE SOLD
On Thursday the 25th of November next at the house of David Clements, late of Hancock county, dec.
The stock of cattle and horses of the said deceased, not heretofore sold, the plantation utensils, a waggon, and some corn and small grain. On the same day, will be rented, for one year, the Plantation whereon the deceased formerly lived, adjoining the town of Sparta, with a handsome dwelling-house and other improvements.
  On Saturday the 27th, at the plantation of the deceased, on Island creek, will be sold, the remaining stock of horses and cattle, the plantation utensils, and crop of corn and wheat. At the same time will be rented, for one year, a Plantation lying on Island creek, under a good fence, with a commodious dwelling-house, out-houses, and a good cotton gin; for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased. Twelve months credit will be given, the purchasers giving bond with good security.
R. M. CUNNINGHAM
MYLES GREEN
Ex'cs

November 6, 1802
the Augusta Chronicle
SHERIFF'S SALES
On the first Tuesday in December next, at the court house in Hancock county, at the usual hours,
WILL BE SOLD
Three hundred acres of land, more or less, wherein lives John Humphries, adjoining A. Smith; two hundred acres land, more or less, adjoining the aforesaid lands on Town Creek, whereon lived Mr. Harbert; executed as the property of said John Humphries, in favor of Thomas Barrett & Co.
  One hundred acres of land, more or less, whereon lives Moses Marshall, on Rockey creek, adjoining Fruney,  executed as the property of said Marshall in favor of James Scarlett.
    Sixty acres of land, more or less, whereon lives Elijah Hearn, adjoining Choyce, one bay horse; executed as the property of said Hearn, in favor of William Grigg.
  A parcel of corn and fodder and several acres of cotton; levied on as the property of Benjamin Bolt, in favor of Jonathan Thomas. Terms Cash.
JESSE GRIGGS
October 25

April 9, 1803
Augusta Chronicle
SHERIFF'S SALES
On the first Tuesday in May next, at Hancock court-house, between the usual hours.
WILL BE SOLD
   300 acres of land, more or less, whereon lives Matthew Kincen, lying in said county, on the waters of Island creek, adjoining Horton, &c. taken by two executions against him, one in favor of Hubbard Reynolds, surviving copartner of David Clements, deceased, the other in favor of William Swinney.
  200 acres in said county, on Island creek waters, adjoining Humphries; taken as the property of Abraham Smith, at the instance of Hubbard Reynolds.
   130 acres of land, more or less, in said county, adjoining Dysart, on the Oconee river; taken as the property of John K. Candler, &c. to satisfy two executions in favor of James Thweatt and William Hudson.
  One half acre lot in said county, part of lot No. 210, within the bounds of Montpelier, whereon lives David Hubbard; taken as the property of John Humphries, at the instance of Joel McClendon.
.Terms Cash.
JESSE GRIGG, D.S.
March 17

April 9, 1803
Augusta Chronicle
SHERIFF'S SALE
At Hancock court house, on the first Tuesday in June next, between the usual hours,
WILL BE SOLD,
Twelve likely negroes, viz. Moses, Dick, Bobb, Phill, Luke, Joan, Cherry, Jude, Jenny, Beck, Matilda, and Beedy; taken as the property of Matthew Kinchen, to satisfy an execution in favor of Matthew and William Broix, on forclosure of a mortgage. Terms Cash.
H. LEWIS, Sheriff,
March 17

June 17, 1803
Farmer's Gazette (Sparta)
Died, on the 11th inst. Mr. Nicholas Champion, of this county.

June 25, 1803
Augusta Chronicle
  We have received by a gentleman from Hancock county, the interesting intelligence of the capture of the notorious Wm. A. Bowles. The circumstances are these
_Our informant says, that he was at a store, between Sparta and Monteplier, the proprietor of which, had some days before sent his clerk, a young man of undoubted veracity, to Fort Wilkinson, on some business-the clerk informs that he saw Bowles in safe custody, and was told that Colonel Hawkins, had taken him by ??tagem, and was on his way to deliver him to the Spanish Government.

June 25, 1803
Augusta Chronicle
DIED, On the 14th inst., at Richardsonville, Hancock county, Mr. THOMAS BERNARD TODD, son of Dr. Henry Todd, late of this place, in the 28th year of his age.

October 1, 1803
Augusta Chronicle
Brought to the Jail of Richmond county, on the 11th inst. a negro fellow named SAM; who says he belongs to Littleton Beachem, living near Town creek, in Hancock county. The owner is requested to come and prove his property, pay charges, and take him away. H. M'Tyre, Sheriff
September 17

October 28, 1803
Farmer's Gazette (Sparta)
DIED, on Tuesday last Mrs. Abigal Turner.
___on Thursday Mrs. Elizabeth Grammer, aged 58.

May 11, 1804
The Daily Advertiser
Sparta, (Geo.) April 15. The dreadful Tornado which took place on Thursday the 5th instant, has been tracked ten miles beyond the Oconee River, and as far as the Savannah River. Its general course was about east north east. For some time after is subsided the leaves and fragments of trees descended perfectly covered with ice. A sea fowl was caught within eight miles of this place. The following is a statement of the information we have been able to collect:
  It crossed the Oconee at Mr. Gholsons; Mr. G's Houses and Fences entirely destroyed.
  Mr. M'Farlane - Houses and Fences destroyed.
  Mr. Hugh Comer - Houses and Plantation  destroyed, and Mrs. Comer very much hurt.
  Mr. John Little - Houses and Fences destroyed.
  Mr. Harris Allen - Houses destroyed. Mrs. Allen and two children killed.
  Mr. Henry Lowe - House and Plantation destroyed.
  Mr. Stephen Horton - Barn burnt by lightning.
  Mr. Allen Gay - Houses and Plantation destroyed, and family all wounded. - Mrs. Gay was carried up the chimney.
  Mr.George Ross - Wife and child killed and sister and child dangerously wounded. Mr. Ross was from home when the disaster happened.
  - A negro fellow belonging to Mr. R. was coming home for shelter from the storm, but before he reached the house the gale commenced, he had a large club ax on his shoulder, which was carried entirely away and has not been found; he was carried a considerable distance by the wind, but at length seized hold of a stump and held fast till it subsided; he was considerable bruized and almost unable to walk, but on hearing the screams of Mrs. Ross, her children and sister in law, he through great exertion reached the ruins, and worked to relieve them till he dropt down, unable to support himself.
   Mr. William Parker - Houses all destroyed, his mother's arm broke and himself badly wounded. - A very fine Waggon, belonging to Mr. P. was taken up entirely from under a shelter nd carried to the distance of 70 or 80 yards - the body was torn piecemeal, and the hind and fore wheels remained in the axle-tree and nine of the spokes were drawn out of it without doing the least injury to the hub-the spokes remain in  the rim and do not appear to be the least damaged.
  Mr. Turk - Plantation destroyed and a Negro killed.
  Mr. W.B. Brown - Houses entirely destroyed, several men badly wounded, and a horse killed.

May 16, 1804
Augusta Herald
STATE OF GEORGIA, Hancock County
  This day John Coffee, came before me and made oath, and faith, that he had a promissory Note in his possession, give by James Alston, of Elbert County and that aforesaid, in May 1799, and due the June following, as well as recollected, and given to Peter Coffee, deceased, which said note this deponent faith, he has lost or mislaid, so that the same cannot now become at. JOHN COFFEE.
Sworn before me, the 24th February, 1804. BENJAMIN WHITFIELD, J.P. May 9

NOTICE
All persons having any demands against the estate of Peter Coffee, late of Hancock County, deceased, are desired to bring their accounts forward proprly attested, and those who are indebted to the said estate, are requested to make payment to JOHN COFFEE, A. HEARD, WM. HARRIS,  Exr's. May 9

May 26, 1804
The Sun
Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Hancock county, Georgia, to his friend in North Carolina, dated the 6th ult.
   "Yesterday about two o'clock in the afternoon, a tremendous tornado of a mile and a half in width, the most dreadful which has ever visited this place, passed with a mile of the place. In its passage of 20 miles from the Oconee it put a period to eight lives, and crippled and wounded upwards of fifty persons, some of whose lives are despaired of. Ten dwelling-houses and a number of barns and out-houses were razed to the ground, and scarcely a roof which its course and breadth included, was left on a house. Not a tree of any tolerable size has been seen in its track. Cabbage, stocks not six inches long, and pine stumps not waist high, were torn up by the roots; beds, books, and other furniture, were carried off, and not traces of some of them to be seen or heard of. A large ox cart at Mr. Wood's was taken up, the wheels fell off after whirling 200 yards in the air, and the body was carried better than half a mile before it fell to the ground. Among the unfortunate sufferers a woman and child were carried away in the whirlwind, and have not been found nor heard of. Several horse, cattle &c. were killed, and as our information is quite small, not knowing the distance it has gone to the east (as its course was from S. W. ) it is much to be feared that more damage has been done than we have any conception of.
  The whirlwind was not more uncommon that the size of the hail that preceded it, some of which fell in this place, and weighed five ounces, measuring eight inches round, and some including small piece of pine limbs. These things may appear incredible, but they are no less strange than lamentably true."

July 25, 1804
Louisville Gazette
  Died, in Sparta, on the 2d inst. after a very short illness, Martin Martin, Esq. Clerk of the Superior and Inferior Courts of Hancock County. He has left an affectionate and disconsolate widow, and a numberous circle of friends and acquaintances, to lament his loss.
   Died a few days ago, in Sparta, where she had been for the benefit of her health, Mrs. Ann Robinson, long a resident of Augusta, and a lady who had contributed in a great degree to instruct and improve a great number of the young ladies of that city.

October 10, 1804
Louisville Gazette
Further Returns of the Elections held on the first instant.
For Members of the General Assembly
HANCOCK
Senator - Henry Mitchell
Reprensatives - Mess. Adams, Hall and Bird

January 1, 1805
Farmer's Gazette
MARRIED, on Thursday last, Mr. JAMES H. JONES, to Miss SALLY WYLLIE.

February 23, 1805
Farmer's Gazette
   ~excerpt~ DIED on Sunday the 24th ult. MRS. MARGARET BAILEY, wife of John Bailey, Esq. of this county, in the 45th year of her age - In her were happily united, the careful constant, loving wife - the tender mother and undissembled friend. She has left a disconsolate husband, and six children to mourn her irreparable loss. Her amiable qualities, will be remembered by her relatives and friends, while "memory holds her seat."

February 4, 1806
New Hampshire Federalist
DIED - In Sparta, (Geo) Capt. Richard H. Carew, AEt. 77

April 3, 1806
Augusta Herald
RANAWAY on Sunday night the 1th instant, a YELLOW BOY, about 18 years old, spare made, and about five feet eight or nine inches hight; has a scar under one of his eyes, which he says was caused by the stroke of a stick - had on a short blue coat, the rest of his apparel was homesput- he took with him also, a Sorrel Horse, about four feet 8 or 9 inches high, with a small white spot under his belly: As I lately purchased the boy of man from Virginia, I suppose he will tryp to get back there - Any prson apprehending him, and bringing him and the horse to me, or securing them so tht I get them, or either of them again, shall receive a reward more than adequate to their trouble. EDMON O'NEAL. Hanock county, March 18

October 18, 1806
Augusta Chronicle
extract
Returns From the Late General Elections
State Legislature
Hancock: Mitchell, senator. Adams, Hall and Rabun, reps.

October 30, 1806
Otsego Hearld
  Nathan Tait was hanged at Sparta, in Georgia, for forgery and counterfeiting, on the 2th Sept. in pursuance of a sentence received in February 1801, but not executed, in consequence of his escaping from gaol, till the time foresaid. He confessed also the stealing of eighteen different horses. Isaac Munrore; Barny Pare, and Robert Casey, were executed at Hillsborough, in the same state, for murder, on the day following.

April 17, 1807
City Gazette and Daily Advertiser
  We are sorry to learn (says the Augusta Herald) that on the 9th instant a Fire broke out in a fodder house, belonging to Mr. Rountree, in Sparta, and soon communicated to his dwelling house and store, which was the principal part of their contents, were totally destroyed-the wind being high, the flames extended to the grocery store of Mr. Santford, and to the Court House in Sparta, both of which were also burnt to ashes -several other houses, we understand, were once or twice on fire, but the exerctions of the citizens, prevented any further destruction - the injury sustained, has been very considerable. Mr. Rountree's loss, we are told is not less than 10 or 12, 000 dollars.

July 5, 1808
Georgia Argus
WILL BE SOLD
On the first Tueday in August next, at Sandersville, in Washington county,
Five hundred and twelve acres of land, more or less, with improvements, lying part in Hancock and part in Washington, on Buffaloe creek (the line of the two counties running through the same) - Also, five acres of land in Hanock county, joining Solomon Sanders - sixteen acres, adjoining the same in Washington - sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of Davis Long, dec. Terms made known on the day of sale. Richard Long, Adm'r. Mary Long, Adm'r.  June 3.

July 5, 1808
Georgia Argus
Sheriff's Sale
At the market-house in the town of Sparta, on the first Tuesday in August next, between the usual hours. WILL BE SOLD, the following property, viz:
  25 acres of land more or less, lying on the waters of dry creek, adjoining the lands of Chapman, taken as the property of John Wisner, to satisfy sundry executions against him, and returned to me by a constable. Conditions cash. J. D. Brown, D.S. July 3

July 5, 1808
Georgia Argus
NINE months after date application will be made to the honorable the Inferior court of Hancock county, for leave to sell 303 acres of land, more or less, adjoining Thomas Loughon, on the watery fork of Buffaloe, for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of John Peterson, dec. Dolly Peterson, Guardian. February 26, 1807

July 5, 1808
Georgia Argus
NOTICE. Nine months after date, application will be made to the Honorable the Inferior Court of Hancock county, for leave to sell 285 acres of land, on Powels creek, in said county, as part of the real estate of Randolh Rutland, deceased for the benefit of the heirs and creditors. WALTER HAMILTON, F. G. THOMAS. May 13

July 5, 1808
Georgia Argus
NINE months after date application will be made to the honorable the inferior court of Hancock county, for an order to sell 150 acres land on Rocky creek, adjoining Elijah Moore and Willam Hutchinson, being the real estate of Leonard Gordy deceased.
  Seven NEGROES belonging to said estate, for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased. S.M. Devereux , Adm'r, Eliza Gordy, Adm'x. June 17.

July 5, 1808
Georgia Argus
The Subsciber INTENDING to remove to Milledgeville, offers for sale, from the first of January next, the lots &c now occupied by him in Sparta - on which is a STORE lately erected, fitted up in the best manner.
ALSO His TAN YARD - well known to be most conveniently circustanced for that business; adjoins the lots aforesaid, and supplied by an abundant spring of excellent water. Terms will be made accommodating to a purchaser of the entire, and many be known by applying to the Printer, or to JOSEPH BIGAM, Sadler, Sparta. June 10.

July 5, 1808
Georgia Argus
WILL BE SOLD,
On the first Tuesday in August next, at Sandersville, in Washington county,
FIVE hundred and twelve acres of land, more or less, with improvements, lying part in Hancock and part in Washington, on Buffaloe creek (the line of the two counties running through the same) - Also, five acres of land in Hancock county, joining Solomon Sanders - sixteen acres, adjoing the same in Washington - sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of Davis Long, dec. Terms made known on the day of sale. Richard Long, Adm'r.  Mary Long, Adm'x. June 3

November 22, 1808
Milledgeville Intelligencer
NOTICE, To Rent for one year, a valuable PLANTATION, On the waters of Island creek, eight miles from Milledgeville in Hancock county, at least 175 acres of open land, and convient buildings to accommodate any family. For terms, apply JAMES BARROW, Nov. 15, 1808

~excerpt~ leave to sell the real estate of Andrew Borland, late of said county, deceased, in which estate are included the mills on the Oconee river...ALEX. BORLAND, ABRAHAM BORLAND, Adm'rs. Feb. 11th, 1808

April 25, 1809
Georgia Argus
Nine months after date, application will be made to the honorable Inferior Court of Hanock County, for leave to sell one tract of land in the 10th district of Jones County, number 132, drawn by the orphan of Jacob Moon - By the subscriber. John Middlebrooks, guardian. March 21

April 25, 1809
Georgia Argus
GEORGIA, Hancock Court of Ordinary. March 6th, 1809.
Present the Honorable WILLIAM RABUN, BOLLING HALL, RICHARD A. BLOUNT, WILLIAM TERRELL.
On the petition of Such Court requring the administors of Andrew Borland, deceased, to make __ to one lot in the town of Sparta, known in the plat of said town, by number 6, being the lot on which said Borland's house was formerly burned, agreeable to the tenor of a bond made by the said Andrew Borland in his lifetime for that purpose, which said bond is in the Clerk's Office of this Court. It is ordered, that unless sufficient cause be shewn to the contrary within three months from the publication of this Rule, the Court will pass an order absolute aginst the said administrtors compelling them to make titles agreeable to the tenor of said bond. Extract from the Mintues. JOHN CHAMBERS, For Myles Greene, clerk.

April 25, 1809
Georgia Argus
WILL BE SOLD
 On the first Thursday in May next, at the plantation at present occupied by the widow Wilkins the following property of the estate of James Wilkins, late of Hancock county, deceased, to wit:
One half of a valuable grist mill on Swift creek, Hanock county -known formerly by the name of Miller's Mill.
ALSO, Three tracts of land, with improvements thereon, lying in Hancock county, near Buffalo bridg; a considerable quanity of Cattle of all descriptions, a flock of Sheep, several head of Horses, one Waggon and Geer, one set of Blacksmith's Tools - and sundry other articles too tedious to mention. Credit wil be given for the land two years, and one year's credit for the other property. Notes with approved security will be reuired of the purchaser. WM. M'DOWELL, executor, CATHARINE WILKINS, executrix. February 21st, 1809.

April 25, 1809
Georgia Argus
A list of LETTERS  remaining in the Post office, Sparta, on the first day of April 1809.
A. Willie Abercrombie, Robert Alton, Dr. Milton Amos, Rev. Francis Asbury and Wm. McKendree, Mrs. Sterling Aamons.
B. William barber, Master John Bonner, John H. Bass, John Brown, jun. James Bradey, Peggy Bulloch
C. Thomas Clayton, William Clarke, David Clarke 2.
D. John B. Dickson, Rev. Daniel Duffee, Matthew Durham, Stephen Evans, Esq. 2, Peter Early, esq, Isaac J. Evans, Thomas Edwards.
G. Rev. Thomas D. Glenn, Richard Gatewood, Henry Graybill, esq. 2; Stephen Gibson, John Gay, Dr. Samuel Greenlee.
H. Lewis Hammock, Mrs. Mikey Hardwick, John Harvey junr., Michael hardrick, Joel Holcomb. W. Hail, Nelson Harris, Waid Hill, James Holsey, Benjamin J. Harper, Joshua Hopkins, William Hutchinson, Dudley Hargroves, Joel Hitchcock.
J. John Jones, Joseph Jones, Seaborn Jones, jr., John Ingram, John Jackson
K. John Kennon, Miss Eliza Kennon.
L. John Lowe, James Lundy, James Linch, Dr. Wm. Lee.
M. Auson Morris, John Mallory, Daniel Melson, Lewis May, Messrs. Richard or William Motley, John Moreland, Ely Hanor, Druyr M'Dearmond, Thomas Moughan
N. Jordan Needes 2, Mrs. Elizabeth Nelson, John Neaves, Icabud Nelson
P. Benjamin Parrott, James Powell, Mrs. Anne Pride, Jacqudin Peterson, James Parker, Willis Parker, Stith Parham, Reverend Lovick Pierce
R. Hubbart Reynolds 2, William D. Ray, William Reaves, John Richardon
S. Richard Ship esquire, 2, James Singleton, David D. Smith, Nathauiel W. Stewart, Bartley Dadler, Samuel Shy, James Simmons, Rev Joseph Saltinstall, James or Thos. Shivers
T. John Tyus, Icabud Thomson, Thomas B Turner, Joshua Turner
W. Doctor Thomas Wingfield, John WHite, Messrs John or Archilles Willson.
John Abercrombie, P.M. April 1, 1809
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November 4, 1809
Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel
Names of person elected to serve in the ensuing General Assembly  of this state
HANCOCK
Senator - Mitchell
Reps. Adams, Chandler and Brown

December 12, 1809
Georgia Journal
Notice. On Monday the 1st of January next, will be hired to the highest bidder, at Chester Mills, The Negroes belonging to the orphan of William Minor of Hancock, deceased. Those in arrears may save cost, by making a payment by or before that time. John B. Minor. December 12.

December 19, 1809
Georgia Argus
NINE months after date application will bemae to the honorable the Inferior Court of Hanock county, for leave to sell Six Tracts of Land; one lying on Buffaloe in said county, containing 397 acres; Also 202 1-2 acres lying in old Wilkinson, fifth district, joining Jackson; Also 100 acres lying on Swift Creek - Also 300 acres lying on the waters of Kegg Creek - Also 200 acres lying on the waters of Kegg Creek; and 202 1-2 acres lying in Wilkinson when surveyed, the real estate of James Wilkins, dec. Sold for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said dec. William McDowell, Ex'r. Catharine Wilkins, Ex'tris. June 6, 1809.

December 19, 1809
Georgia Argus
6 1-4 Cent Reward.
  Runaway from the subscriber living in this county, an Apprentice Boy, by the name of James Jewell. Any person who will deliver him to me near Sparta, shall have the above Reward. Frederick Echols. Hancoock county, 4 Dec. 1809

December 19, 1809
Georgia Argus
NOTICE. NINE months after date hereof application will be made to the honorable the Inferior court of Hanock county for leave to sell the following Tracts of Land; 250 acre in Hanocock county on the waters of S(h)oulderbone; 287 1-2 ares Washington county, on the waters of Buffaloe; Lot No. 232, lying in the 25th district of Wilkinson county, for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of
I. Dudley Swinney, deceased. Ransom Swinney, Adm'r. May 16, 1809.

December 19, 1809
Georgia Argus
Adminstrator's Sale
WILL BE SOld, on the Tuesday in February next, in the town of Sparta
143 304 acres of LAND, more or less, in Hancock county, being the real estate of Leonard Gordy, dec. For the benefit of the heirs and creditors. S. M. Devereux, adm'r. December 2.

December 19, 1809
Georgia Argus
GEORGIA, Hancock Superior Court, August Term, 1808. Present the Hon. Charles Tait, Judge.
Francis Biggam vs. Joseph Biggam, Rule for foreclosure
  Upon the petition of Francis Biggam, praying the foreclosue of the equity of redemption in and to a tract of Land, inthe ounty of Hancock adjoining the town of Sparta and Maj. Charles Abercrombie, containing eight and a quarter acres. - Two lots in the town of Sparta, containing one half acre each, known and distinguished in plan of said town by lots No 33 and 45 mortgaged by Joseph Biggam for the payment of Fifteen Hundred Dollars and interest.
  And on motion of Skinner and Fitch, attornies for Francis Biggam; It is ordered, That the principal, interest and cost, be paid into court, within twelve months, or the equity of redemption in said mortgaged premises be forever barred & foreclosed; and that other proeedings be had in terms of the act in such cases made and provided.
A true extract from the minuites. ALEX. MARTIN, Clk. Aug 26, 1809.