Cumberland, VA
Cumberland County was formed in 1749 from Goochland County.
DOCUMENTS: Cumberland County Deed Books
Book 1 – Page 292 – IMG185 – FHL Film #007893764
Cumberland County, Virginia on 20 February 1750
Thos. Harvey and Elizabeth his wife of Cumberland Co, in Southam Parish, planter, for 5shillings, lease unto Thomas Guttery, of King Wm Co, in St John parish, planter, a tract in Cumberland Co Southam parish, containing 400 acres. Deeds: Liber 1 Folio 292.
NOTE: The 5 shilling deal may have been a way to hold the property until he could officially purchase it, which he did 3 days later.
Book 1 – Page 298 – IMG184 – FHL Film # 007893764
Cumberland County, Virginia on 23 February 1750
For 100 pounds current money of Virginia, Thomas Guttery, purchased the 400 acres on Pidy branch which he had leased on the 20 Feb 1750. Deeds, Liber 1, folio 289.
Book 2 – Index – IMG 314 – Brown to Guttery – FHL Film # 007893764
Book 2 – Page 509 – IMG 574 – Brown to Guttery (Pages 509-512)
Indenture made 28 July 1759 between James Brown of Southam Parish, Cumberland County, and Thomas Guthy of same. In consideration of eight pounds 12 shillings current money of Virginia, one tract of land containing 86 acres in Southam Parish on both sides of little Pidy-Rock Creek, a branch of Willis’ River adjoining his own land.
Book 3 – IMG 8 Index – Guttery to Trent p235 – FHL Film #007893765
Book 3 – IMG12 Deed – Guttery to Trent
Indenture made 10 Aug 1761 between Thomas Guttery and Alexander Trent in Cumberland County Southam Parish for __ 20 pounds current money of Virginia
Book 4 – IMG 312 Index – Guttery to Southall p.84– FHL Film #007893765
Book 4 – IMG 356 Deed – Guttery to Southall p.84
Indenture made 28 July 1766 between Thomas Guttery of Cumberland County and James Southall of James City County for 225 pounds current money of Virginia, 2 tracts or parcels of land in Cumberland on the north fork of Pidy Rock Creek of Willises river containing 386 acres in all, and includes the dwelling plantation where Thomas Guttery now lives.
Book 4 – IMG 312 Index – Guttery to Guttery pp276-277 – FHL Film #007893765
Book 4 – IMG 453 Deed – Guthrey to Guthrey p276-277
Philadelphia Guthrey of Cumberland for 45 pounds current money of Virginia sells to Sarah Guthrey one negro boy named Neptune. Witnessed by Bernard Guthrey, William Coleman Guthrey, and Nathan Glenn.
A second deed on p277 by Philadelphia Guthrey of Cumberland County for 50 pounds 10 shillings current money of Virginia paid by Sarah Guthrey for a negro man named Joe, who was purchased from John Russell as part of the estate of Henry Guthrey. Witnessed by Bernard Guthrey, William Coleman Guthrey, and Nathan Glenn.
BOOK 4 IMG 312 Index – Kent to Guttery p.86 – FHL Film # 007893765
Book 4 – Page 86 – Kent to Guttrey
Indenture made 21 July 1766 between Robert Kent & Mary his wife of Cumberland County and Thos. Guttrey of Cumberland County for 100 pounds current money of Virginia a tract of land in Cumberland on both side of Pidy Rock of Willows river containing 260 acres. Witnessed by Alexander Guttrey, Warham Easley, Joseph Starkey, and Absalom Hammonds.
Book 4 IMG 312 Index – Harmans to Guttery p.275 – FHL Film # 007893765
Book 4 – page 275 – Harmans to Guthrey
Indenture made 31 March 1768 between Edward & Henry Harmon Sen of Cumberland County and Alexander King Guttrey of same in consideration of 25 pounds current money of Virginia, a tract of land in Cumberland on the branches of Bear Creek containing 100 acres. Witnessed by Daniel Coleman Jr, James Adams, Thomas Caldwell, John Harman, and William Adams.
Book 5 – None
Book 6 – IMG 313 Index – Richeson to Guttery – p.10 – FHL Film # 007893766
Book 6 – Page 10 – IMG319 – Richeson to Guttery
Indenture 26 April 1779 between William Richeson and Phebe his wife of Cumberland County and Henry Guttrey of same. Consideration of 136 pounds paid. A tract containing 68 acres.
Book 6 – IMG 312 Index – Faris to Guttery p. 11. 29 – FHL Film # 00789376
Book 6 – Page 11 – IMG 319 – Faris to Guttery
Indenture 14 April 1779 between William Faris & Avis his wife of Powhattan County and Alexr. K. Guttery of Cumberland. John Taylor late of Cumberland now deceased had devised by his last will and testament to his granddaughter Avis 200 acres of land in Cumberland on Tear Wallet Branch. Faris and wife sell the land to Guttery. Witnessed by Geo. Carrington, Geo Carrington Jr, Jas. Carrington, and Wm Smith.
Book 6 – Page 29 – Faris to Guttery – IMG 329
Writ to the court signed by Geo Carrington conveying that Avis Faris cannot travel to Cumberland county to provide in-person testimony of her consent to the sale of above property and that she freely and voluntarily allows the sale of same. Witnessed by John Daniel, Dennett Hill, and Henry Guttrey.
Book 6 – IMG 312 Index – Harman to Guttery p.115 – FHL Film # 007893766
Book 6 – Page 115 – IMG 372 – Harman to Guttery
Indenture made 26 May 1782 between Henry Harman of Cumberland and Alexr. Guttrey of same. for 40 pounds current money of Virginia. One tract containing 47 acres
Book 6 -IMG 312 Index – Guttery to Guttery p.217 – FHL Film # 007893766
Book 6 – Page 217 – IMG 423 – Guttrey to Guttrey
Indenture 7 May 1784 between Thomas Guttrey of Cumberland and William Guttrey of same, William Guttrey being his son. For the consideration of 5 shillings current money paid, after the natural life of Thomas Guttrey, he grants a tract of land lying on the South Side of Pidey Rock Creek whereon he now lives in Cumberland County containing 260 acres. Witnessed by George Baskerville, John Guttrey, John Hill, and Robt. Anderson.
Book 7 – IMG 6 – Index – Calland to Guttery – p.5 – FHL Film # 007893767
Book 7 – p.5 – IMG11 – Calland to Guttery
Indenture between Joseph Calland and Bernard Guthry for consideration of 60 pounds money of Virginia the sale of a negro man slave named James. 2 August 1788. Witnessed by Henry Guthry and Beverly Guthry.
Book 7 – IMG 7 – Index – Guttery to Harvey – p.244 – FHL Film # 007893767
Book 7 – Page 244 – IMG133 – Guthrey to Harvey
Power of Attorney: Alexander Guthrey of Cumberland County, Virginia appoints Blasingham Harvey Senr of Burk County, Georgia as his lawful an attorney to recover 200 pounds owed him by William A Burton of that location.
Book 7 – IMG 7 – Index – Saunders to Guttery – p. 505 – FHL Film # 007893767
Book 7 – Page 505 – IMG 266 – Saunders to Guttery
Indenture 16 December 1796 between the Saunders heirs and Henry Guttery. 400 acres. Witnessed by Alexander Guthrey, Wm Guthrey, Craddock Wisdom, and Wm. Starkey.
Book 7 – IMG 6 – Index – Clapton to Guttery p.521 – FHL Film # 007893767
Book 7 – Page 521 – IMG 274 – Clapton to Guttery
Indenture dated 23 June 1794 between Reubin Clapton, executor and legatee of Robert Clapton, dec’d of Cumberland, and Peyton Guthrey of same place. Consideration of 60 pounds. Tract containing 100 acres on the waters of Willises.
Book 8 – Index – IMG 280 – Boatright to Guttery – Page 7 – FHL Film # 007893767
Book 8 – Page 7 – IMG 287 – Boatright to Guttery
Indenture made 27 March 1797 between Charles Boatright of Cumberland and Alexander Guthrey of same. For 56 pounds 10/ current money, a tract of land in the parish of Littleton, County of Cumberland on the north side of ___ Wallet Creek
Book 8 – Index – IMG 280 – Baskerville to Guttery – pp. 107, 185 – FH: Film # 007893767
Book 8 – Page 107 – IMG336 – Baskerville to Guttery
Indenture of 23 March 1997 between Samuel Baskerville and Statira his wife and William Guthrie. Tract in Cumberland on the South side of Willis’s River containing 132 acres.
Book 8 – Page 185 – IMG 375 – Baskerville to Guttery
Notice to the justices regarding the approval of Baskerville’s wife Statira for sale of the above property to William Guthrie.
Book 8 – Index – IMG 281 – Guttery to Pearce – p.208
Book 8 – Page 208 – IMG 403 – Guttery to Pearce
Indenture made 29 August 1798 between Alexander Guthrey and Mary his wife who was late Mary Pearce, widow of Edward Pearce, and James A. Pearce, for 130 pounds lawful money of Virginia, sell a tract formerly belonging to Edward Pearce dec’d containing 347 acres to which Mary had a right to as 1/3 of the estate. as his widow. Witnessed by W. England, Walter Keeble Senr, Hannah Maddox.
Book 8 Index – IMG 281 – Guttery to Guttery – p.310
Book 8 – Page 310 – IMG 453 – Guttery to Guttery
Indenture made 6 May 1799 between Bernard Guthrey & Peyton Guthrey of Cumberland County, and William Guthrey of same. In consideration of 5 shillings current mney of Virginia. A tract of land in Cumberland and also a negro fellow Jeoffrey. William Guthrey had advanced the sum of 84 pounds to Payton Guthrey for payment of a debt to Gulielmus Coleman. Payton has until 25 December to repay the amount if the land is to be returned to him. If not, William Guthrey may dispose of the said land and slave for ready money. Witnesses Bernard Sinus, Anthony Mullins, William Palmore.
Book 9 Index – IMG9 – Sanders to Guthery – page 38
Book 9 – Page 38 – IMG 29 – Sanders to Guthery
Sanders Heirs to Henry Guthrey of Cumberland, indenture dated 13 Dec 1800, 100 acres, which is part of a 400 acre tract.
Book 9 Index – IMG 9 – Sanders to Guthery – page 42
Book 9 – Page 42 – IMG 31 – Sanders to Guthery
Indenture between Sanders Heirs and William Guthrey of Cumberland County dated 13 Dec 1800, 50 acres, which is part of a 400 acre tract.
Book 9 Index – IMG 8 – Guthery to Habeman – page 260
Book 9 – Page 260 – IMG 157 – Guthery to Haberman
Bernard Guthery and Guilielmus Colmen, both of Cumberland, sold to John Haberman Jr, a negro man named Jeffrey, for 100 pounds lawful money. Witnessed by Miller Woodson Jr and William Guthrey.
Book 9 Index – IMG 8 – Guthery to Maddox – page 453
Book 9 – Page 453 – IMG 253 – Guthery to Maddox
Alexander Guthrey of Cumberland County for six shillings lawful money of Virginia, for the love and tender affections I have for my granddaughter, Nancy Maddox, daughter of Thomas Maddox and Hannah his wife, gives a black mare with a star in her forehead, about 4 years old, and her increase, all but the first foal she may have which I desire may be given to her brother William Maddox. Witnessed by John Criddle and John Hatcher Jr.
Book 11 1807-1812 – FHL 008190040
Coleman & wife to Guthrey – p.25 – IMG 22
Gulielmus Coleman to William Guthrey Junior for $1, slaves and their increase – 18 Sep 1807
Book 12 1811-1814 – FHL 008190040
Guthry to Guthrey/Noell p.244 – IMG 434
William Guthry of Cumberland for love and affection of daughter Sally Noell granted and confirm unto William Guthrey Junior in trust for the use and benefit of said daughter Sally Noell, sundry slaves, a mare and colt, feather bed and furniture, etc. – 5 September 1805. Recorded April Court 1813.
Guthry to Guthry p260 – IMG 442
Indenture of 22 May 1813 – William Guthry of Cumberland and John Guthrey. Consideration of $200 sold a tract in Cumberland of 162 and 1/2 acres.
Commissioners to Guthrey p.314 – IMG 469
Indenture of 23 March 1813 between County Commissioners appointed to sell the Estate of Henry Guthrey decd in order to divide same among his children as the law directs, of the one part, and Bernard Guthrey of the other part. A tract of land containing 165 acres lying in Cumberland County.
Book 13 1814-1816 – FHL 008190041
Page to Guthery page 189 – IMG 103
Indenture dated 24 July 1815 between Carter Page, executor of Archibald Cary, decd of Cumberland, and John Guthrey of same county. For $132 a tract in Cumberland County containing 132 acres,
Page to Guthery, Page 191 IMG 104
Indenture 1 July 1815 between Carter Parker and Charles Irving of Cumberland – Deed of Release by John Guthery of 132 acres
Book 14 1816-1818 – FHL 008190041 – None
Book 15 1818-1820 – FHL 008190041
Guthrey to Guthrey – Page 37 – IMG 386
Indenture of January 1818 between Bernard Guthery son of Henry Guthery decd of Cumberland of the one part and William Guthrie of Buckingham son of William of the other part witnesses that the said Bernard Guthrey for consideration of $805.63 sell to William Guthrey and his heirs a tract in Cumberland containing 161 and 1/4 acres.
Book 16 1820-1822 – FHL 008190042
Guthrey to Maddox – Page 1 – IMG 10
Indenture 2 Nov 1819 – Benjamin Guthry of Woodford, KY and Alexander Guthry of Woodford, KY, of the one part, and Thomas Maddox of Cumberland VA of the other part. Consideration of $377 sell a tract of land by virtue of Alexander Guthrey decd will, reserving the dower rights of 200 acres to Mary Guthrey during her natural life
Hatcher & wife to Guthrey – Page 50 – IMG 35
Indenture 7 Sep 1820 between Henry Hatcher & Flordolea his wife, John H Richkins & Mary his wife of Cumberland of the one part, and William Guttery of Buckingham of the other parent. Consideration of $335, Lot No. 1 in the Town of Caira.
Guthrey to Hooton – Page 467 – IMG 238
Indenture between William Guthrey and Elizabeth his wife of Buckingham County of the one part, and Samuel C Hooton of the other part $350 a parcel of land in town of Caira
Houston to Guthrey – Page 470 – IMG 239
Indenture of 10 January 1822 between Samuel C Hooten of town of Caira in Cumberland VA and Samuel Shepherd of Buckingham. Hooton for $1 paid by Samuel Shepherd gives to Sam Shepherd a parcel of land in town of Caira- Lot No. 1.
Book 17 1822-1825 – FHL 008190042
Guthrey to Brown – Page 17
Indenture dated 19 November 1822 – John Guthrey of Cumberland and Benjamin Brown of Buckingham for $60 paid by B A Brown a lot in the town of Caira containing 1/2 acre and known in the town plan as Lot No. 23 on the north side of main street.
Guthrey & others to Caldwell – Page 110
Indenture dated 6 Dec 1822 – Henry Guthrey and Judith his wife of one part and Lyllias Caldwell of the second part and Martha Caldwell of the third part and John Caldwell of the fourth part, all of Cumberland County. Henry Guthrey and Judith Guthrey for $100 cash in hand paid by John and Lyllias Caldwell and for $1000 cash paid by John and Martha Caldwell and for $200 cash paid sell land containing 20 acres being the said Judith’s part of a larger tract 252 acres laying in Cumberland on the waters of Pidy creek which descended to her from her father Thomas Caldwell.
Coleman to Guthrey – page 293 – IMG 448
26 September 1823 – Eleanor Coleman of Cumberland County for love and affection of daughter Elizabeth Guthrey of Buckingham County unconditionally grant the sum of $100.
Guthrey & Wife to Guthrey – Page 446 – IMG 524
Indenture made 8 June 1824 between William Guthrey Senior and Rebecca his wife of Cumberland of the one part, and John Guthrey of said county of the other. For natural love and affection of son John Guthrey and for $1 in hand paid convey to him a tract in Cumberland County on the South Side of Willis’ River same being purchased by Wm guthrey Senr of Samuel Brushmiller? bearing date 23 March 1797 and on which the said John Guthrey now resides containing 132 acres.
Guthrey to Thornton – Page 447 – IMG 525
Indenture made 8 June 1824 between John Guthrey of Cumberland of the one part & William M Thornton of the other part. For sum of $1,500 in hand paid sell a tract in the County of Cumberland being the same on which Guthrey now resides containing by a late survey 141 acres.
Book 18 1825-1828 – FHL 008358477
Guthrey & Palmore Heirs to Carrington – Page 648
Indenture dated 15 January 1828 between John Guthrey, John P Palmore and Hannah his wife, Judith Noel, Charles Palmore and wife , David Hendrick and Sally his wife, Minervey Filipin, Joseph S Sigin and Austin his wife, and Joseph Palmore and Lucy Ann his wife, legatees of the estate of William Palmore of Cumberland County, of the one part, and Edward I Carrington of the other part – for sum of $653 sell a tract in Cumberland County containing 150 acres on the estate of William Palmore – the parcel which was allotted to his wife Nancy Palmore in her dower.
Book 19 1828-1830 – FHL 008358477 – None
Book 20 1830-1832 – FHL 008358478
Apperson & wife to Guthrey’s trustees – Page 184 – IMG 101
Indenture dated 26 February 1831 – James Apperson of Cumberland County of the one part for consideration of $1 paid by Wm S McAsher – slaves named Wilson, Nicy and her children Rose & Martha, Nancy, Edward and Mary her children, Dilcy an old woman, and two negro girls Mahala and Polly, and all the dower of Rebecca Guthrey, widow of William Guthrey, held in trust for William Guthrey in Buckingham County as James Apperson is indebted to said William who signed with Apperson as security in two bonds. Delivered to William Guthrey 2 April 1831.
Guthrey to Guthrey – Page 287 – IMG 152
Indenture dated 22 August 1831 – John Guthrey of Buckingham County of the one part and William Guthrey of the same of the other part. John Guthrey for the sum of $200 in hand paid conveyed a tract of land in Cumberland County containing 47 and 1/2 acres allotted him in the division of land belonging to his father the late Wm Guthrey decd., also his entire interest in the undivided dower estate of land belonging to Rebecca Guthrey, the widow and relict of the late Wm Guthrey decd.
Book 21 1832-1834 – FHL 008358478
Guthrey from Brown – Page 53 – IMG 250
Indenture 27 Sep 1832 – William Brown to William Guthrey. For $20 a parcel of land on which Brown now lives containing 6 and 3/8 acres.
Guthrey to Brown – Page 53 – IMG 250
Indenture 27 Sep 1832 – William Guthrey to William Brown. For $20 a parcel of land containing 6 and 5/8 acres.
Book 22 1834 – 1837 – FHL 008358479
Guthrey, William Inspectors Bond – Page 316 – IMG 200
William Guthery, Edward T Guthery, and Benjamin Holman bound unto Littleton waller Tazwell Esquire, Governor of Virginia or his successors in the sum of $4000 By Commission of the Governor to be Inspectors at Deans Warehouse at Caira. – 26 Oct 1835
Book 23 1837 – 1839 – FHL 008358479
Guthrey to Guthrey – Page 32 – IMG 335
Indenture dated 27 March 1837 – William Guthrey Jr to Edward T Guthrey in consideration of $1 in hand paid a tract of land formerly belonging to Henry Guthrey and also that portion of land the said William Guthrey got from his father’s estate the said William Guthrey Jr hath granted unto Edward T Guthrey land in the County of Cumberland
Guthrey to Coleman – Page 193 – IMG 416
22 January 1838 – William Guthrey has bargained and sold to Joseph Coleman a 1/4 part of the negroes belonging to the estate of Permenas Coleman decd now held as dower by his widow Martha Coleman for the sum of $250
Book 24 1840-1842 – FHL 008358480 – NONE
Book 25 1842 – 1844 – FHL 008358480
Dunford to Guthrey – Page 587 – IMG 560
Indenture 23 December 1844 – Philip T Dunford to Edward T Guthrey both of Cumberland for $400 a tract of land containing 108 and 1/2 acres.
Book 26 1844 – 1848 – FHL 008358481
Guthrey from Coleman & others – Page 315 – IMG 169
Indenture dated 23 October 1846 – John Coleman and Virgil Coleman of the first part and Edward T Guthrey of the other Part. Whereas the division of the tract of land of William Guthrey Jr of Cumberland a lot of 47 and a half acres was assigned to Nancy Coleman (one of the daughters of the said William Guthrey Jr) as her portion, and whereas Gulielmus Coleman the husband of the said Nancy Coleman did sell to the said Edward T Guthrey his third of the said lot of land at five dollars per acre, to which two thirds of the said lot, the said John Coleman and Virgil Coleman were entitled as sons and heirs of the said Nancy Coleman. For the consideration of $1 paid by E T Guthrey confirm and release unto the said Guthrey their interest in the 2/3 of the lot of land.
Book 27 1848-1853 – FHL 008358481 – NONE
Book 28 1853 – 1859 – FHL 008358482 – NONE
Book 29 1859 – 1868 – FHL 008358482 – NONE
Not Reviewed: Books 30 (1868) thru 40 (1903)
DOCUMENTS: Will Books, with Inventories and Accounts, 1749-1887
Will Book, Vol 1 – 2 1749 – 1792 – FHL Film 7675920
Will Book 1
No entries found in WB-1
Will Book 2
WB – 2 Index – IMG 258:
Guthery, Sarah – Will – Page 59 – IMG 289
Will Book, Vol 3 – 5, 1792 – 1817 – FHL Film 7675921
Will Book 3
WB – 3 Index – IMG 7
Guthry (Thos.), Will – Page 153 – IMG 86
Guthry (Thos.,) Inventory – Page 156 – IMG 88
Guthry, Peyton, Inventory – Page 272 – IMG 146
Guthrey, Henry, Inventory – Page 427 – IMG 224
Will Book 4
WB – 4 Index – IMG 238 – No entries found
Will Book 5
WB – 5 Index – IMG 408
Guthery, Alexander – Will – Page 308
Will Book, Vol 6 – 8, 1817 – 1832 – FHL Film 7644345
Will Book 6
WB – 6 Index – IMG 6
Guthrey, Alexander, Inventory Retd – Page 2 – IMG 10
Guthrey, Alexander, Admr. retd – Page 264 – IMG 141
Will Book 7
WB – 7 Index – IMG 178 – No entries found
Will Book 8
WB – 8 Index – IMG 304
Guthrey, William – Inventory – Page 159 – IMG 387
Guthrey, William – Division – Page 330 – IMG – 474
Guthrey, William – Estate Sale – Page 502 – IMG 560
Will Book, Vol 9 – 11, 1832 – 1852 – FHL Film 7644346
Will Book 9
WB – 9 Index – IMG 7
Guthrey, Rebecca, inventory – Page 282 – IMG 151
Guthrey, Mary’s Will – Page 342 – IMG
Book 10
WB – 10 Index – IMG 218
Guthrey, Mary – Inventory – Page 32 – IMG 236
Guthrey, Mary – Acct – Page 45 – IMG 242
Guthrey, Rebecca – Admr Acctand Division – Page 367 – IMG 403
Book 11
WB – 11 Index – IMG 449
Guthrey, Mary, account – Page 358 – IMG 648
BOOK: Kerns, Wilmer L. (1932) Waltons of Old Virginia : and sketches of families in Central Virginia : Booker, Christian, Coleman, Davis, Fields, Guthrie, Harris, Harrison, Harvey, Hunter, Jones, Shepherd, Stratton, Vawter, Walker, Williamson and Word. (appears to be more recently edited)
Chapter 17: The Guthrey or Guthrie Family of Cumberland and Buckingham Counties, Virginia.
PERIODICAL: Shepard, W. (1927). Cumberland County, Virginia, Marriage Bonds. The William and Mary Quarterly, 7(4), 282–291. https://doi.org/10.2307/1921258
Thomas Guthrey & Mary Baskerville. Dec. 4, 1793 (App. by father, Richard Baskerville)
Polly Baskerville & Thomas Guthrey. Dec. 6, 1793. S. (Security) Thomas Guthrey, Wm. Guthrey.
Beverly Gutry & Sarah Colquit. Dec. 17, 1793. S (Security) Beverly Gutry, James Colquitt.
PERIODICAL: Morton, W. S. (1942). Cumberland County Records. The William and Mary Quarterly, 22(1), 61–64. http://www.jstor.org/stable/1923788
Elections held in Cumberland County, Nov. 9th, 1804 for the Election of Electors for a President and Vice President of the United States. (Source provides a list of candidates for each county and a list of Voters Names. The list of 109 voters includes: Alexander Guthrey and Henry Guthrey. Cumberland Courthouse 9 Nov 1804.
PERIODICAL: Extracts from King William County Records. Book XI. (1916). The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography, 24(4), 388–394. http://www.jstor.org/stable/4243551
1704. John Claibourne to John Graves. Bond and deed. witnesses: Edward Guthrie, Henry Collison, Francis Griggs, John West, Thomas West (P.90, 95-97, 138)
BOOK: Hopkins, Garland Evans ‘Cumberland County tax Petitions Since 1776 with Names of Residence of the County Prior to 1789′
p.3 Nov. 16, 1789 – A petition complaining of heavy taxation was signed by 150 citizens of Cumberland County, including Bernard Guthrey.
p.13 No. 440. Nov. 10, 1779: Theodorick Carter, Alexander Guthrey, William Henrick, and David Fendly petition for a larger fee than that received for guarding a prisoner. Rejected.
p.18-19 No. 7,001, Dec. 9, 1817: Samuel Shepherd and William guthrey, tobacco inspectors, petition for increase in salaries.
p.30 Names of Residents of Cumberland County Prior to the Establishment of the Republic in 1789
Guthrey (Guttery) Alexander
Guthrey. Bernard
Guthrey, Henry
Guthrey, John
Guthrey, Kenney (?)
Guthrey < ? >, Thomas
Guthrey, William
Guthrey, William C.
DOCUMENTS: Guardian Accounts, 1769 – 1860 – FHL Film # 007893771
Index – IMG 7 Guthrey, Patty – Pages 52, 58
Page 52 – IMG 35 – Patty Guthrey to John Lee
Page 58 – IMG 38 – Patty Guthrey to John Lee
DOCUMENTS: Court Order Books, 1749 – 1904
Order Book 1749 – 1762 – FHL Film # 007893768
1749 – 1751: Letter G Surnames – IMG 11-12 – No Applicable Entries
1752 – 1758: Letter G Surnames – IMG 195
Guttery vs Mills & c – Page 191 – IMG 299 – May Court 1754 – Thomas Guttery and Sarah his wife, plaintiffs, against William Mills and Mary his wife and Judith Stanton, defendants. Suit dismissed. The parties having agreed.
1758 – 1762: Letter G Surnames – IMG 500
Guttery vs Jones Page 327 – IMG 671 – May Court 1762 – Thomas Guttrey against Samuel Jones. – Tresspass assault and Battery. Dismissed for failing to prosecute.
Guttery vs Jones – Page 480 – IMG 748 – May Court 1762 – Thomas Guttery against Samuel Jones. In Debt. Special imparlance.
Guttery to Trent – Page 424 – IMG 720 – November Court 1761 – An indenture of feoffment between Thomas Guttery and Alexander Trent.
Order Book 1762 – 1767 – FHL Film # 007837429
1762 – 1764: Letter G Surnames – IMG 9
Guttery vs. Jones – Pages 18, 100, 156, 214
Page 18 – IMG 24 – Thomas Guttery against Samuel Jones re: Debt – July Court 1762
Page 100 – IMG 65 – Thomas Guttery against Samuel Jones re: Debt. Continuation – October Court 1762
Page 156 – IMG 93 – Thomas Guttery against Samuel Jones re: Debt. Continuation – March Court 1763
Page 214 – IMG 123 – Thomas Guttery against Samuel Jones re Debt. Dismissed at cost of Deft. – May Court 1763
1764 – 1767: Letter G Surnames – IMG 299
Guttery ~ Thomas – Page 478 – IMG 546 – 25 May 1767 – Thomas Guttrey vs Jesse Thomas. On a petition. Petition is disqualified for failing to prosecute.
Guttery ~ Southall – Page 491 – IMG 552 – 26 May 1767 – On the motion of Thomas Guttrey a witness for James Southall at the suit of Joseph Hill. Ordered that James pay him 100 pounds of tobacco for 4 days attendance.
Guttery to Southall ~ Page 264 – IMG 439 – 28 July 1766 – An indenture between Thomas Guttery to James Southall ordered to be recorded. Sarah, wife of said Thomas relinquished dower rights to the land.
Order Book 1767 – 1774 – FHL Film # 007893769
1767 – 1770: Letter G Surnames – IMG 10
Guthrey vs Harman – Page 145 – IMG 91 – 25 April 1768 – Alexander Guttery against Edward & Henry Harman. In chancery. Suit dismissed due to plaintiff failing to prosecute.
Harman to Guthrey – Page 212 – IMG 125 – 22 August 1768 – Indenture of Settlement bet. Edward & Henry Harman Senr of the one part and Alexander King Guttrey of the other part. Proved by Daniel Coleman, a witness.
Guthrey to Guthrey – Page 212 – IMG 125 – 22 August 1768 – A Bill of Sale from Philadelphia Guthrey to Sarah Guthrey is proved by Bernard Guthrey and Nathan Glen two of the witnesses.
Gutrey to Guthrey – Page 213 – IMG 125 – 22 August 1768 – A bill of Sale from Philadelphia Guthrey to Sarah Guthrey is proved by Bernard Guthrey and Nathan Glenn two of the witnesses.
1770 – 1772: Letter G Surnames – IMG 292
Guttrey – her will proved – Page 438 – IMG 536 – 25 May 1772 – The last will and testament of Sarah Guttrey deceased is exhibited in court by Bernard Guthrey and William Coleman Guthrey the executors therein named and the same is proved by Ann Glenn a witnes thereto and ordered to be recorded and on the mottion of the said executors who made oath according to law certificate is granted them for obtaining probate thereof in due form giving security whereupon they with Joseph Calland their security entered into and acknowledged bond iwth condition according to law.
Guttrey – chose her guardian – Page 506 – IMG 570 – 27 July 1772 – Patty Guttrey orphan of Henry Guthrey deceased came into court and with the approbation of the court made choise of John Lee to be her guardian whereupon he with Pleasant Meredith his security entered into and acknowledged bond according to law.
1772 – 1774: Letter G Surnames – IMG 592
Guttrey ~ his ordinance license – Page 108 – IMG 654 – 22 March 1773 – Bernard Guttery issued license for an ordinary at the Long Ordinary in this county.
Guttrey ~ Homesley – Page 121 – IMG 660 – 22 March 1773 – Alexander Guttrey assignee of James Coleman, plaintiff, against Joseph Homesley. Debt.
Guttrey ~ Scruggs – Page 430 – IMG 815 – 28 September 1773 – On the motion of Alexander Guttery a witness for Henry Scruggs at the suit of Alexander Speirs and company. Ordered Henry pay him 100 pounds of tobacco for 4 days attendance.
Guttrey ~ his admr. ~ Coleman – Page 336 – IMG 768 – 24 August 1773 – Administrators of Henry Guthrey decd against William Coleman, Richard Elliot, John Lee and Pleasant Meredith. Debt. Continued at the motion and costs of the plaintiff.
Guttrey ~ his admr. ~ Coleman – Page 421 – IMG 810 – 28 September 1773 – Continuation of Administrators of Henry Guthrey decd vs William Coleman, Richard Elliott, John Lee, and Pleasant Meredith. Debt. Continued on motion of the plaintiff.
Guttrey ~ his admr. ~ Coleman – Page 473 – IMG 836 – 26 October 1773 – Continuation of Administrators of Henry Guthrey decd vs William Coleman, Richard Elliott, John Lee, and Pleasant Meredith. Debt. Continued on motion of defendants to delay until next court their answer to the plts their bill of complaint.
Order Book 1774 – 1786 – FHL Film # 007893770
1774 – 1778: Letter G Surnames – IMG 9
Guthrey vs Powel – Page 16 – IMG 26 – 20 February 1774 – Bernard Guthrey against William Powell. Conditional judgement against the defendant.
Guthrey vs Powell – Page 132 – IMG 84 – 20 March 1774 – Bernard Guthrey against William Powell. Defendant failed to appear. Damaged to be decided by jury at next court.
Guthrey vs Powell – Page 208 – IMG 122 – 26 April 1774 – Bernard Guthrey against William Powell. Continued on the motion of the plaintiff.
Guthrey vs Powell – Page 228 – IMG 132 – 23 May 1774 – Bernard Guthrey against William Powell. Plaintiff to recover 25 pounds with interest.
Guthrey – his ordinary license – Page 149 – IMG92 – 25 April 1774 – On motion of Bernard Guttery. License to keep an ordinary at the Long Ordinary in this county in the evening.
Guthrey – her guardians account – Page 284 – IMG 160 – 26 September 1774 – John Lee guardian of Patty Guthrey an orphan .
Guthrey – her guardians account – Page 342 – IMG 189 – 28 August 1775 – John Lee guardian of Patty Guttrey an orphan
Guthrey – his admr ~ Coleman – Page 50 – IMG 43 – 2 March 1774 – Henry Guthrey deceased.
Guthrey – his admr ~ Coleman – Page 120 – IMG 78 – 29 March 1774 – Henry Guthrey deceased.
Guthrey – his admr ~ Coleman – Page 177 – IMG 106 – 26 April 1774 – Henry Guthrey deceased.
Guthrey – his admr ~ Coleman – Page 238 – IMG 137 – 24 May 1774 – Henry Guthrey deceased.
Guthrey – his admr ~ Coleman – Page 491 – IMG 263 – 28 July 1778 – Henry Guthrey deceased.
Guthrey – his admr ~ Coleman – Page 517 – IMG 276 – 29 September 1778 – Henry Guthrey deceased
1779 – 1784: Letter G Surnames – IMG 292
Guthrey ~ admr ~ Coleman – Page 26 – IMG 332 – 28 June 1779 – ?
Guthrey ~ admr ~ Coleman – Page 29 – IMG 333 – 28 June 1779 – Admins of Henry Guthrey deceased against William Coleman & others deft. Continued by consent of parties.
Guthrey ~ admr ~ Coleman – Page 38 – IMG 338 – 27 July 1779 – Admins of Henry Guthrey deceased against William Colman and others. Cotinued next court by consent of Parties
Guthrey ~ admr ~ Coleman – Page 63 – IMG 350 – 28 September 1779 – Admires. of Henry Guthrey deceased against William Coleman and others.
Guthrey ~ Elliot – Page 266 – IMG 451 – 28 October 1782 – William Guttery and Bernard Guttery executors of Sarah Guttery deceased plt. against Richard Elliot deft. — on a writ of score facias. The defd. has oyer of the writ & c.
Guthrey ~ Elliot – Page 300 – IMG 465 – 26 November 1782 – William Gutery and Bernard Guttery executors of Sarah Guttery decd plus. against Richard Elliot, defd. On a writ of scire facias. Payment of fine.
Guthrey ~ Elliot – Page 421 – IMG 525 – 26 August 1783 – William Guthrie and Bernard Guthrey executors of Sarah Guttrey deceased against Richard Ellliot. On a writ of scire facias. Petitioners to recover costs.
Guthrey ~ Pearce – Page 319 – IMG 474 – 25 February 1783 – On motion of William Guthrey a witness for Edmund Pearce against Henry Wright, ordered Edmund pay him 100 pounds of tobacco for 4 days attendance.
Guthrey ~ Pearce – Page 390 – IMG 510 – 24 June 1783 – On motion of William Guthrey a witness for Edmund Pearce against Henry Wright, ordered Edmund pay him 25 pounds of tobacco for 1 day attendance.
1784 – 1786: Letter G Surnames IMG 591
Guthery to Guthery – Page 127 – IMG 662 – 23 Aug 1784 – Indenture between Thomas Guttrey of one part and William Guttrey of other part and receipt endorsed proved by George Baskerville, John Guttrey, and John Hill three of the witnesses, and recorded.
Guthery ~ Robinson – Page 129- IMG 663 – 23 Aug 1784 – Alexander Guttrey assignee of Thomas Smith plaintiff against Joseph Robinson. In covenant. Conditional judgement against the defendant and Stephen Robinson his common bail
Guthery ~ Robinson – Page 299- IMG 748 – 30 March 1785 – Alexander Guttery assignee of Thomas Smith plaintiff against Joseph Robinson. In covenant. Dismissed, the plaintiff failing to prosecute.
Guthery ~ the Public – Page 208 – IMG 703 – 28 Feb 1785 – A claim of William Guthrey against the public for collecting and driving cattle on September 1781 for continental purposes certifyed by Benjamin Wilson commissioner the 15th Paril 1784 for which he is allowed fifteen pounds eight shillings and ordered to be certified.
Gutheries ~ Holman – Page 220 – IMG 709 – 28 March 1785 – Bernard & William Guttery plaintiffs against Yancy Holman and Richard Lee defendants. In Debt. Continued at the plaintiffs’ motion
Gutheries ~ Holman – Page 455 – IMG 826 – 25 October 1785 – Bernard & William Guttery pltaintiffs against Yancy Holman and Richard Lee defendancts. In Debt. Yancy Holman a no-show. Richard Lee arrested by sheriff.
Gutheries ~ Holman – Page 547 – IMG 872 – 29 Nov 1785 – Bernard & William Guttery plaintiffs against Yancy Holman and Richard Lee defendants. In Debt. Plaintiffs to recover against defendant’ land, both the debt and their costs.
Order Book 1786 – 1792 – FHL Film # 008358483
1786 – 1788: Letter G Surnames – IMG 11
Guthrie & Amos – Page 186 – IMG 112 – 29 November 1786 – William Guttery is witness for William Amos. Amos to pay him 275 pounds of tobacco for 7 days attendance.
Guthrie – Page 248 – IMG 160 – 27 March 1787 – William Guttery and Alexander Guttery, jurymen.
Guthrie, Robertson – Page 402 – IMG 237 – 29 Aug 1787 – On motion of Alexander Guttery a witness for Samuel Robertons against William Saunderson, it is ordered that Robertson pay him 150 pounds of tobacco for 6 days attendance.
1788 – 1792: Letter G Surnames – IMG 314
Guthrie ~ Martin – Page 121 – IMG 380 – 28 May 1789 – On the motion of William Guttery a witness for Benjamin Martin at the suit of William Jones, ordered Benjamin pay him 125 # tobacco for five days attendance.
Guthrie ~ Martin – Page 194 – IMG 417 – 25 November 1789 – On the motion of William Guttery a witness for Benjamin Martin at the suit of William Jones, ordered Benjamin pay him 60 pounds tobacco for four days attendance.
Guthrie ~ Martin – Page 267 – IMG 454 – May Session 1790 – William Guthrie a witness for Benjamin Martin at the suit of William Jones is allowed 100 lbs. tobacco for four days.
Guthrie ~ Martin – Page 301 – IMG 471 – August Session 1790 – On the motion of William Guttery a witness for Benjamin Martin at the suit of William Jones, ordered Benjamin pay him 50 pounds tobacco for two days attendance.
Guthrie & Hill ~ Cunninghams – Page 206 – IMG – 423 – 4 February 1790 – Indenture of bargain & sale from Alexander Guthrie and Dennett Hill of the one part and John & Edward Cunningham of the other part is acknowledged hereto subscribed and ordered to be recorded.
Guthrie ~ Meredith – Page ???-
Guthrie ~ Angelea -Page 480 – IMG 561 – March Court 1792 – Bernard Guthery against Archibald E Anglea. On a petition. Defendant failed to appear. Plaintiff produced defendant’s not for two pounds two shillings with interest from 24 Jan 1791. Court ordered plaintiff recover against the defendant together with costs.
Order Book 1792 – 1801 – FHL Film # 008358484
1792 – 1797: Letter G Surnames – IMG 12
Guthrey to Harvey – Page 69 – IMG 56 – March Court 1793 – A power of attorney from Alexander Guthrie to Blassingham Harvey is acknowledged.
Guthrey & wife to Hendrick – Page 470 – IMG 257 – February Term 1796 – Alexander Guttery and Mary his wife against Obediah Hendrick. Debt. judgment to be discharged by the payment of 22 pounds with interest.
Guthrey & c – writ – Page 656 – IMG 367 – June Court 1797 – Alexander Guttery vs. various church wardens, summoned to show cause why a road passing through Alexander’s land should be agreeable.
1797 – 1801: Letter G Surnames – IMG 386 and IMG 387
Guttery – Page 144 – IMG 467 – 22 October 1798 – William Guttery is appointed picker of Tobacco at Cairo who took the oath proscribed by law.
Guthery & Wife to Pearce – Page 144 – IMG 467 – 22 October 1798 – An indenture of bargain and sale from Alexander Guttery and Mary his wife to James A Pearce is acknowledged and ordered to be recorded, and the said Mary being first priorly examined relinquished her right of dower in and to the land conveyed by the said indenture.
Guthery to Guthery – Page 297 – IMG 544 – 31 October 1799 – A deed of trust from Bernard and Peyton Guttery to William Guttery is proved by the witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.
Guthery ~ Anderson – Page 326 – IMG 558 – 26 February 1800 – Bernard Guthery witness for James Anderson against Jas B Chesire is allowed the same (53 cents for 1 day attendance)
Guthery ~ Cheshier – Page 327 – IMG 559 – 27 February 1800 – Peyton Guthrey a witnes for the plaintiff is allowed 1 dollar and 6 cents for 2 days attendance according to law.
Guthrey, Thomas – probate his will grants – Page 398 – IMG 594 – 22 September 1800 – The last Will and Testament of Thomas Guttery deceased is exhibited in Court by Samuel Anderson one of the Executors therein named and proved by William Daniel Junr, a witness thereto, and as to the personal estate ordered to be recorded, and on the motion of the same Samuel who made oath according to law certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form he having entered into bond with security according to law.
Guthrey, Thomas – appraisers appointed – Page 398 – IMG 594 – 22 September 1800 – Ordered that Bernard Sims, Charles Palmore, William Palmore, and Leonard Bosher, or any three of them being first sworn do appraise in current money the slaves if any and other personal estate of Thomas Guttery dec’d and make return thereof to Court.
Guthrey, Thomas – inventory returned – Page 401 – IMG 596 – 27 October 1800 – An Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of Thomas Guttery decd’d is returned and ordered to be recorded.
Guthrey, Thomas ~ Cayce – Page 442 – IMG 616 – 23 February 1801 – Alexander Guttery against Fleming Cayce. Debt.
Guthrey, Thomas ~ Cayce – Page 498 – IMG 644 – 30 April 1801 – Alexander Guttery plaintiff against Fleming Cayce and Sherwood Fowler defendants. In Debt.
Order Book 1801 – 1807 – FHL Film # 008358485
1801 – 1803: Letter G Surnames IMG 12 and 13
Guthrey, Thos. order to executors – Page 259 – IMG 151 – August Court 1802 – Ordered executors of Thomas Guthrey, dec’d, estate to settle the account of SAmue Anderson.
Guthrey to Holeman – Page 445 – IMG 244 – September Court 1803 – Bill of Sale from Bernard Guthrey & Gulielmus Coleman to John Holman Jr.
Guthrey to Guthrey – Page 287 – IMG 165 – October Court 1802 – Indenture of bargain & sale from Alexander Guthrey to Benjamin Guthery & al .
Guthrey & Palmore – Page 360 – IMG 202 – February Court 1803 – Ordered that Charles Palmore pay Henry Guthrey $3.12 for 6 days attendance as a witness.
Guthreys v Atkinson – Page 467 – IMG 255 – October Court 1803 – William Guthrey a witness for the deft. is allowed three days allowance of three times ten miles.
1803 – 1807: Letter G Surnames – IMG 268
Guthrey ~ Kinnon – Page 16 – IMG
Guthrey ~ Kinnon – Page 38 – IMG 286 – 27 February 1804 – Alexander Guthrey against William G Kinnon.
Guthrey ~ Palmore adm – Page 83 – IMG 319 – 25 July 1804 – Henry Guthrey a witness for Palmore is allowed 4 days attendance
Guthrey ~ Palmore admr – Page 125 – IMG 357 – October Court 1804 – Henry Guthrey a witness allowed 3 days attendance
Guthrey ~ Durham – Page 70 – IMG 313 – 23 July 1804 – Guthrey for Kelso against Durham.
Guthrey, Peyton, admr granted – Page 115 – IMG 352 – October 1804 – No person applying for the administration of the Estate of Peyton Guthrey dec’d. administration thereof is granted Nelson atterson sheriff of this county.
Ordered that Seymour Wright, David Blanton, Charles Lee, & Charles Allen or any three of them, being sworn do appraise in current money the slaves (if any) & personal estate of Peyton Guthrey decd’d & return the same to court.
Guthrey, inventory returned – Page 148 – IMG 369 – 26 Feb 1805 – An inventory of Peyton Guthrey’s estate is returned & ordered to be recorded.
Guthrey ~ Davies – Page 154 – IMG 372 – 26 February 1805 – Jesse Davis plaintiff against Alexander Guthrey defendant. In case dismissed by parties.
Next Entry: Alexander Guthrey plaintiff against Jesse Davis defendant. Dismissed agreed.
Guthrey ~ Davies – Page 474 – IMG 532 – 24 February 1807 – Davis against Guthrey continued.
Also: Guthery against Davis continued.
Guthrey ~ White – Page 130 – IMG 360 – October Court 1804 – Bailey agt. White. John Guthrey a witness for defense allowed 3 days attendance.
Guthrey ~ Whitehead – Page ???
Guthrey appraisers appointed – Page 133 – IMG 361 – 26 Nov 1804 – Ordered that John Price, Seymour Wright, Benjamin Woodson, & John Micham or any three of them, being first sworn do appraise in current money the slaves (if any) & personal estate of Peyton Guthrey dec’d and make return to this court.
Guthrey ~ Cheshire – Page 442 – IMG 516 – October 1806 – Benjamin Cheshire against F. Cayce. Alexander Guthrey a witness for the plaintiff allowed $2.12 for 4 days attendance.
Guthrey ~ Cheshire – Page 478 – IMG 534 – 25 February 1807 – Alexander Guthrey a witness for Benjamin Cheshire to receive $1.59 for 3 days attendance.
Guthrey to Maddox – Page 133 – IMG 361 – 26 Nov 1804 – A deed of gift from Alexander Guthrey to Nancy Maddox was acknowledged & ordered to be recorded.
Guthrey to Maddox – Page 400 – IMG 495 – 25 August 1806 – Dunford against Hill. William Guthrey a witness for plaintiff is allowed $2.12 for 4 days attendance.