It must have been a very long day for those in Rappahannock County Court the 4th of August 1686. The four justices; Mr. Henry Awbrey (AW-1), Mr. Samll. Peachey (PE-1), Capt. Samll. Blomfield (BLO-1), and Capt. Samll. Travers (TR-2) all had some dealings with our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). The cases recorded for that day covers p. 237 - 243 of the order book 1685 - 1687. On p. 242 is found:
"Reference granted between Tho: Norman Plt. (NOR-1) and Colnll. Cadwalar: Jones (JO-1) Deft till next South side Court &c."
It would seem that Cadwallader (JO-1) was the defendant in another case brought to court this 4th of August 1686. Things would change from here.
(Old) Rappahannock County Orders 1685 - 1687, by The Ancient Press, Ruth & Sam Sparacio, RK.OB-16/90, p. 53. Please note that the page numbers given above are from the original court order books, taken from p. 53 of Sparacio's copy.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Monday, July 14, 2014
CJ (#35) An Oath 1686
At a Rappahannock County court held the 4th day of August 1686 it is recorded:
"Ordered that Mr. John Catlett (CA-1) & Mr. John Taliaferro (TA-4) do meet at some convenient place on the 15th day of next Septemr: then & there to Inventory & appraise the Estate of Robert Cash (CAS-1) decd and that they make report of their proceedings herein to the next South side Court to be held for this County. Colnll. Cadwalader Jones (JO-1) is requested to administer an Oath to the sd Appraisers for their more just & true appraisement as also to call before him all such persons as shall be any wise suspected to have any of the Estate of the sd Cash in their hands & to administer an Oath to them for the discovery of the same "
It would seem that our Cadwallader (JO-1) was still active on the south side of Rappahannock River in August 1686. John Catlett (CA-1) and John Taliaferro (TA-4) were both involved continuously in the life of our Cadwallader. (JO-1)
The document is recorded in (Old) Rappahannock County Orders 1685 - 1687, p. 51.
"Ordered that Mr. John Catlett (CA-1) & Mr. John Taliaferro (TA-4) do meet at some convenient place on the 15th day of next Septemr: then & there to Inventory & appraise the Estate of Robert Cash (CAS-1) decd and that they make report of their proceedings herein to the next South side Court to be held for this County. Colnll. Cadwalader Jones (JO-1) is requested to administer an Oath to the sd Appraisers for their more just & true appraisement as also to call before him all such persons as shall be any wise suspected to have any of the Estate of the sd Cash in their hands & to administer an Oath to them for the discovery of the same "
It would seem that our Cadwallader (JO-1) was still active on the south side of Rappahannock River in August 1686. John Catlett (CA-1) and John Taliaferro (TA-4) were both involved continuously in the life of our Cadwallader. (JO-1)
The document is recorded in (Old) Rappahannock County Orders 1685 - 1687, p. 51.
Saturday, July 5, 2014
CJ (#34) Justice of The Peace 1686
At a court held the 7th day of July 1686 [(Old) Rappahannock County ] the following is recorded:
"Colnll. Cadwaldr. Jones (JO-1), Mr. Wm. Tayloe (TAY-3) & Capt. Samll. Travers (TR-2) having taken the Oaths of allegience & supremacy were by Colnll. John Stone (ST-1) & Lt. Colnll. Wm. Loyd (LO-1) sworne Justices of the peace for this County".
An oath was given and taken during this time due to the new reign of James II. [ Starting around May 1686.] Much was to happen surrounding this chance of events. The religious context of the day must be considered. Much to be understood and applied to our Cadwallader (JO-1). At least he was still active in July of 1686 in old Rappahannock.
Record from:
(Old) Rappahannock County Orders (1685 - 1687), p. 47, by Ruth & Sam Sparacio.
"Colnll. Cadwaldr. Jones (JO-1), Mr. Wm. Tayloe (TAY-3) & Capt. Samll. Travers (TR-2) having taken the Oaths of allegience & supremacy were by Colnll. John Stone (ST-1) & Lt. Colnll. Wm. Loyd (LO-1) sworne Justices of the peace for this County".
An oath was given and taken during this time due to the new reign of James II. [ Starting around May 1686.] Much was to happen surrounding this chance of events. The religious context of the day must be considered. Much to be understood and applied to our Cadwallader (JO-1). At least he was still active in July of 1686 in old Rappahannock.
Record from:
(Old) Rappahannock County Orders (1685 - 1687), p. 47, by Ruth & Sam Sparacio.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
CJ (#33) The Straw (part 2)
The court case continues from March 4, 1685/6 (1686)... "but"...
"...but, the sd John Jeffries (JE-1) for want of Effects refusing to pass the sd Bills & Protest being had thereon, the Plantff. prayed this Court order with costs for the sd Sixteen pounds Sterling due upon aforesd. Bills of Exchange against the sd. Wm. Colston (COLS-1) as Assignee upon wch a serious debate being heard, the Court were of opinion & do accordingly give judgment that the sd Wm Coston (COLS-1) as assignee was not liable to the payment of the sd Bills of Exchange but that the same were recoverable & to be paid unto the sd. Wm Wraxlall (WR-1) by the sd Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) as Drawer; The Assignment being had & taken by this Court to be only a meanes to transfer the right of (blot)perties of the Deft. in the sd Bills unto the sd Wm. Wraxall (WR-1) & that the same was no further binding."
It would seem that old Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) had stepped over the line with John Jeffries (JE-1). They had a long history of contact [see CJ (#14) "Mannor of Ley", Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 ] Here, after "a serious debate being heard", Cadwallader was judged to be responsible for payment of the sixteen pounds Sterling to William Wraxall (WR-1).
A lot of genealogist state that our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) went "bankrupt". Legally at this point in British history bankruptcy did not exist as an option. You were known as a "debtor" and if cause was placed in court, you were put in "debtor's prison". Perhaps this was the "straw" that broke the Camels back.
p.s. There were many additional factors involved in the life of our Cadwallader at this point in time. For the genealogist it is important to place in historical context the additional events of 1686. "But"...in the documents of time...this seems to be one of these factors leading to the next stage in the life of our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1).
"...but, the sd John Jeffries (JE-1) for want of Effects refusing to pass the sd Bills & Protest being had thereon, the Plantff. prayed this Court order with costs for the sd Sixteen pounds Sterling due upon aforesd. Bills of Exchange against the sd. Wm. Colston (COLS-1) as Assignee upon wch a serious debate being heard, the Court were of opinion & do accordingly give judgment that the sd Wm Coston (COLS-1) as assignee was not liable to the payment of the sd Bills of Exchange but that the same were recoverable & to be paid unto the sd. Wm Wraxlall (WR-1) by the sd Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) as Drawer; The Assignment being had & taken by this Court to be only a meanes to transfer the right of (blot)perties of the Deft. in the sd Bills unto the sd Wm. Wraxall (WR-1) & that the same was no further binding."
It would seem that old Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) had stepped over the line with John Jeffries (JE-1). They had a long history of contact [see CJ (#14) "Mannor of Ley", Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 ] Here, after "a serious debate being heard", Cadwallader was judged to be responsible for payment of the sixteen pounds Sterling to William Wraxall (WR-1).
A lot of genealogist state that our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) went "bankrupt". Legally at this point in British history bankruptcy did not exist as an option. You were known as a "debtor" and if cause was placed in court, you were put in "debtor's prison". Perhaps this was the "straw" that broke the Camels back.
p.s. There were many additional factors involved in the life of our Cadwallader at this point in time. For the genealogist it is important to place in historical context the additional events of 1686. "But"...in the documents of time...this seems to be one of these factors leading to the next stage in the life of our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1).
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
CJ (#33) The Straw (part 1)
Life was certainly not easy for old Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) during the years 1985 - 1986. It was on the 3rd of March 1685/6 (1686) that the following was recorded in the court order book of (Old) Rappahannock County.
"Mr. John Taverner (TAV-1) appeared Attorney for Mr. Tho. Glascock, (GL-1), Attorney Capt. Wm. Wraxall (WR-1).
- Whereas upon issue joyned between William Wraxall (WR-1) of the Citty of Bristoll in the Kingdom of England, Mariner, and William Colston (COLS-1) of Rappa: County in his Maties Colony of Virginia, the Plt. by his Attorney, Thomas Glascock (GL-1), shewed that whereas Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) of the sd County & Colony Gent. did draw Bills of Exchange for Sixteen pounds Sterling money of England upon John Jeffries Esqr. (JE-1) Merchant in London, payable unto the sd William Colston (COLS-1) which sd Bills of Exchange for a consideracon received the Defent. assigned to the sd Wm. Wraxall (WR-1), but..."
This record becomes a bit confusing with similar names and the way it is written. I will try to separate the document into sections calling this "part 1" which establishes the issue. Our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) gave a "Bills of Exchange" for sixteen pounds Sterling (English Money) payable to William Colston (COLS-1) [was clerk of court 1683 ]. This was based upon John Jeffries Esqr. (JE-1), merchant in London [He has long standing relationship to many in the colony of VA and the Jeffery family comes through the same line as our Cadwallader!] William Colston (COLS-1) then makes "a consideration" with William Wraxall (WR-1) Mariner from the City of Bristol... "but"... more to come.
From: (Old) Rappahannock County Orders 1685 - 1687, pp. 32 - 33.
"Mr. John Taverner (TAV-1) appeared Attorney for Mr. Tho. Glascock, (GL-1), Attorney Capt. Wm. Wraxall (WR-1).
- Whereas upon issue joyned between William Wraxall (WR-1) of the Citty of Bristoll in the Kingdom of England, Mariner, and William Colston (COLS-1) of Rappa: County in his Maties Colony of Virginia, the Plt. by his Attorney, Thomas Glascock (GL-1), shewed that whereas Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) of the sd County & Colony Gent. did draw Bills of Exchange for Sixteen pounds Sterling money of England upon John Jeffries Esqr. (JE-1) Merchant in London, payable unto the sd William Colston (COLS-1) which sd Bills of Exchange for a consideracon received the Defent. assigned to the sd Wm. Wraxall (WR-1), but..."
This record becomes a bit confusing with similar names and the way it is written. I will try to separate the document into sections calling this "part 1" which establishes the issue. Our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) gave a "Bills of Exchange" for sixteen pounds Sterling (English Money) payable to William Colston (COLS-1) [was clerk of court 1683 ]. This was based upon John Jeffries Esqr. (JE-1), merchant in London [He has long standing relationship to many in the colony of VA and the Jeffery family comes through the same line as our Cadwallader!] William Colston (COLS-1) then makes "a consideration" with William Wraxall (WR-1) Mariner from the City of Bristol... "but"... more to come.
From: (Old) Rappahannock County Orders 1685 - 1687, pp. 32 - 33.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
CJ (#31) Being High Sheriff
On December 21, 1685 it is recorded:
"Ordered that Colnll. Cadwalldr. Jones (JO-1) or whom he shall depute be impowered to distraine for all arrears of Leaveys due & to be paid him the last yeare as being High Sheriff of this County for wch doing this shall be his sufficient warrant"
Distrain means "to seize by distress". It would seem that the court was in effect putting a "lean" on those who owed back taxes. It is the same date that John Battaile (BAT-1) was given as the attorney of Mrs Catharine Jones (JO-10) and our Cadwallader Jones. (JO-1){see last post #30}
It is of interest to note that John Battaile (BAT-1) was "Sub-Sheriff" of (Old) Rappahannock during this time as documented on p.22 of the Court Order Book dated "2d of December 1685". The relationship between our Cadwallader (JO-1)and John Battaile (BAT-1) is continuous throughout this period. [see post CJ (#21) ]
From: (Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia Order Book Abstracts 1685 - 1687, The Ancient Press, Ruth & Sam Sparacio. p.23.
"Ordered that Colnll. Cadwalldr. Jones (JO-1) or whom he shall depute be impowered to distraine for all arrears of Leaveys due & to be paid him the last yeare as being High Sheriff of this County for wch doing this shall be his sufficient warrant"
Distrain means "to seize by distress". It would seem that the court was in effect putting a "lean" on those who owed back taxes. It is the same date that John Battaile (BAT-1) was given as the attorney of Mrs Catharine Jones (JO-10) and our Cadwallader Jones. (JO-1){see last post #30}
It is of interest to note that John Battaile (BAT-1) was "Sub-Sheriff" of (Old) Rappahannock during this time as documented on p.22 of the Court Order Book dated "2d of December 1685". The relationship between our Cadwallader (JO-1)and John Battaile (BAT-1) is continuous throughout this period. [see post CJ (#21) ]
From: (Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia Order Book Abstracts 1685 - 1687, The Ancient Press, Ruth & Sam Sparacio. p.23.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
CJ (#30) Mrs. Catharine Jones 1685
On December 21, 1685 there was recorded in Rappahannock County Court the following:
" John Battaile (BAT-1), Attorney of Mrs. Catharine Jones (JO-10), Attorney of Colnll. Cadwalader Jones (JO-1) did this day for & on behalf & in the name of the sd Cadwaldr. Jones (JO-1) confess judgment unto Mr. Henry Awbrey (AW-1) for present payment of one able negro man slave betwixt the years of fourteen & twenty one upon Bill made the hand & seale of the sd Colll. Jones (JO-1) wch this Court have ordered to be paid unto the sd Mr. Henry Awbrey (AW-1) with cost of suit als exe."
This reference documents the name of "Mrs. Catharine Jones (JO-10)" who is believed to be the wife of our Cadwalader (JO-1). There has been much discussion regarding this reference [see Who Was Catherine, The Wife Colonel Cadwallader Jones of Virginia, The Virginia Genealogist, Vol. 38, 1994 , pp. 163 - 189 : Katherine (____) (Debnam) Grymes and Some Relatives, The Virginia Genealogist, Vol. 41, No. 3, 1997, pp. 163 - 171 and Vol. 41, No. 4, 1997, pp. 280 - 291.]
The court reference is from: (Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia Order Book Abstracts 1685 - 1687, The Ancient Press, Ruth & Sam Sparacio, p. 23.
" John Battaile (BAT-1), Attorney of Mrs. Catharine Jones (JO-10), Attorney of Colnll. Cadwalader Jones (JO-1) did this day for & on behalf & in the name of the sd Cadwaldr. Jones (JO-1) confess judgment unto Mr. Henry Awbrey (AW-1) for present payment of one able negro man slave betwixt the years of fourteen & twenty one upon Bill made the hand & seale of the sd Colll. Jones (JO-1) wch this Court have ordered to be paid unto the sd Mr. Henry Awbrey (AW-1) with cost of suit als exe."
This reference documents the name of "Mrs. Catharine Jones (JO-10)" who is believed to be the wife of our Cadwalader (JO-1). There has been much discussion regarding this reference [see Who Was Catherine, The Wife Colonel Cadwallader Jones of Virginia, The Virginia Genealogist, Vol. 38, 1994 , pp. 163 - 189 : Katherine (____) (Debnam) Grymes and Some Relatives, The Virginia Genealogist, Vol. 41, No. 3, 1997, pp. 163 - 171 and Vol. 41, No. 4, 1997, pp. 280 - 291.]
The court reference is from: (Old) Rappahannock County, Virginia Order Book Abstracts 1685 - 1687, The Ancient Press, Ruth & Sam Sparacio, p. 23.
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