JOHN SHIFLETT JR.

John Shiflett Jr.
Compiled by: Chester R. Johnson d. 2001

I believe that the John Shiflett in the Orange Co.-Louisa Co. records in the 1736-1750 time period, who lived in the area that would be taken from Louisa in 1762 and added to Albemarle Co., was the father of John Shiflett Jr. b. 1735-1740. No other records of a Shiflett of his probable age, of any other given name of that time period have been found. Any data not listed here is welcomed. There may be a record or two of a John Shiflett Sr. during this time period that is listed under John Jr. but there is now way to prove which belongs to which. They could have easily been the action of either of the men and therefore no confusion is created by this. The real find in this research was the packet of papers filed with the land grant information on Lewis Shiflett. These are listed at the end.

This compilation includes several entries that mention Stephen Shiflett, who I think was a brother of John Jr. They are very often listed in the records together. Most significient is that they both marry daughters of John Powell, decd.

John Shiflett Jr. is thought to have been born about 1735-1740. He was shown to be married by the early 1760s by the estate records of John Powell, decd.

30 May 1761
The estate of John Powell decd. This is a list of monies owed to Thomas Parke, Solomon Carter, William Cabell, George Miller, John Freeman, John Underwood, Henry Hoy. Payments made to Jacob Smith, Eliz. Powell, John Freeman, Richd. Powell. Persuant to an order Albemarle Court bearing date ninth September 1761, We have examined Stated & Settled the account of Rich. Powell Admr, by the voucher this 8th of March 1762.

This account was returned to Albemarle County Court the 11th of March 1762 and ordered recorded. Albemarle Co., VA, Will Bk 2, p. 118-9

9 Sep 1762
David Mills and Lucy his wife to John Shifflet for 16 £ current money of VA, 100 acres in Albemarle Co. Recorded 9 Sep 1762 Albemarle Co., VA, Deed Bk 3, p. 235-6, 1761-4

15 Dec 1762
We the subscribers have appraised the estate of John Powell decd. Included four negroes val. at £ 219. Total val. £ 325.3.0.
Nathan Underwood, Thomas Burbage, Wm. Twyman
Returned and ordered recorded 15 Dec 1762. Culpeper Co., VA, Will Bk A, p. 354-5

19 May 1763 Ann Powell and William Walker appointed Administrators of John Powell, decd., William Twyman, Thomas Burbage, Thomas Rucker and Nathan Underwood appointed appraisers. Culpeper Co., VA, Deed Bk D, p. 328

15 Sep 1763 Inventory of estate of John Powell, deceased, recorded Culpeper Co., VA, Deed Bk D, p. 460

8 Feb 1764 Honorius and Ambrose Powell, orphans of John Powell, deceased, chose James Powell, their brother as their guardian. Culpeper Co., VA, Deed Bk D, p. 471

4 June 1765 James Powell of Orange Co. to Ann Powell of Culpeper Co. One Negroe woman Venas till the sum of estate of Honourous Powell and the estate of Ambrose Powell L 14 current money be paid to John Powell and then the sum of money is paid to Ann Powell or the three brothers Honorious Powell, Ambrose Powell and John Powell, Ann Powell being security to see all three sons paid the sum of money paid Honorious Powell, Ambrose Powell, John Powell.
Wit: Steven x Shiflettest, Elizabeth x Siflethet
Culpeper Co., VA, Deed Bk D, p. 580

25 Aug 1766
The heirs of John Powell Deceased in Rec'd with Wm Walker Adm'r
To Cash to James Powell for his part William Powell Honorius Powell Ambrose Powell & John Stowers 93 - 14 - 2

To Cash to John Shiflet	19 - 2 - 10
To Cash to Stephen Shiflet	19 - 2 - 10
To Cash to Benjamin Powell	19 - 2 - 10
To Cash to Francis Powell	19 - 2 - 10
To Cash to John Powell.	19 - 2 - 10
	191 - 8 - 4

1766 August 25th By the amounts of Your Father's Estate as Settled
By Col. James Barbour, Robert Throgmorton and Ephraim Rucker.
By Order of Court Debt Settled 191 - 8 - 4

Novembr 14, 1774 EE William Walker
This Account of Admisistration was Returned into Court & ordered to be Recorded.
Teste John Jameson C C Court
Culpeper Co., VA, Will Bk B, p. 140

25 Nov 1767
Ordered that John Shiflet & John Ballard do procession all the lands between the Road leading to Lynches River and Buck Mountain Creek from the Road crossing the Creek up to Samuel Garlicks Quarter and that they return as Acct. - . Fredericksville Parish Vestry Book, Vol. 1, p. 82 [now in Albemarle Co.]

9 Feb 1769
John Shiflet twice listed
Fredericksville Parish Vestry Book Vol. 1, p. 88

12 Oct 1769
Thos. Walker to John Shiflet for 14 £ current money of VA, 100 acres in Albemarle Co.
Recorded Nov. Court 1769. Albemarle Co., VA, Deed Bk 5, 1768-72, p. 142-3

10 May 177010 May 1770 Benjamin Powell of the Parish of St. Thomas and county of Orange in Virginia sell to Ambrose Powell of the same place for 100 pounds current Virginia money, 150 acres in Culpeper County, Virginia in Brumfield Parish, Elk Run and Honorias PowellÕs patent, granted William Phillips also Mistress Thompson line and Nathan Underwood line.
Testees: James Powell, Honorias Powell, Francis Powell, William West, Elizabeth x Sheflet
Signed Benjamin Powell
Recorded 19 Jul 1770
Culpeper Co., VA, Deed Bk F, p. 113

14 Nov 1771 Ordered that William Golden and Zachariah Mills, William Davis and John Shifflet, do procession all the lands from Doctr. Walkers lower line on Buckmountain Creek down the road - - - . Fredericksville Parish Vestry Book, V. 1. p. 99

Aug 1772
In the case of James Powell vs. John Shiflet, the deft. did not appear & attachment granted agst his estate. Jury found for the Plt. 9 pounds 7 shillings 6 pence, signed Edm Wilcox, order to arrest Shiflet dtd 13 July, (3 items). Albemarle County Court Orders, 1744-1783, p. 35, by Benjamin B. Weisiger III, 1987

24 Apr 1773
Survey for the heirs of Davidson Mills, decd., 400 acres, Orange Co. line, John Shiflet was a neighbor, on the top and sides of the Blue ridge. Albemarle Co., VA, Surveyor's Plat Book 1, Part 2, p. 101

11 May 1774
John [Shiflet] Junior of Albemarle Co. to Thomas Walker of same, for £ 200 VA currency, mortgage on personal property which includes one negro boy slave named James, one negro girl slave named Hannah, one roan horse, one black horse, one dun mare, twelve head of cattle, forty seven hogs, three feather beds and furniture, two pine chests, one cotton wheel and flax ditto, three iron pots, three pewter dishes, five basins, eight plates, one cart. To have and hold the above mentioned slaves, stocks, &c &c unto the said Thomas Walker his heirs or assigns and the said John Shifflett Junr. for himself and his heirs etc - - - provided that John Shifflett Junr or his heirs etc cause to be paid to Thomas Walker the above mentioned sum on or before the 10th day of May 1775, then this deed will be null and void.
John + Shiflet seal
Wit: Will Manson, James McCaul, Robert Woodson, Reuben Lindsey
Ackn and recorded in Albemarle Co. Court by John Shifflet Junr.
Albemarle Co., VA, Deed Bk 6, p. 352

21 Nov 1774
Final report by EE William Walker recorded on estate of John Powell decd. Culpeper Co., VA, Will Bk B & C, p. 14

1776
John Shifflet of Albemarle Co., cleared of Captain Davies's Company, Militia Return of Thomas Jefferson as County Lieutenant. John is not given a rank in the reference and so is most likely a private. NCOs and officers are listed by name and rank. The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Julian P. Boyd, Editor, Princeton Edition, Vol. 1, 1760-1776, p. 665

9 Jan 1777
John Shiflett & Joice his wife of Albemarle Co., to Henry Austin, 100 acres in Albemarle Co., for 25 £.
Jan Term Albemarle Court 1777, received and ordered to be recorded.
John Shifflett Seal
Joyce Shefflett Seal
Albemarle Co., VA, Deed Bk 7, p. 16

26 Mar 1778
Grant to Elizabeth Theedes surveyed. 161 acres on Ivy Creek on the south side of the Rivanna River. [See grant 1 Mar 1781 for details.]

13 Nov 1778
EDMUND RANDOLPH, Williamsburg, to [T. J.?] ALS. 1 pp. Owned by T. J. Memorial Foundation. #7443-e. Re T. J.'s notifying his relation, [Randolph?] Jefferson, of court order requiring latter to give security for costs in his suit against Reade's administrators, which order was obtained by Mr. Carrington. Notes on verso re Joyce Shifflet. [2355-a]
The notes are:
"Joyce Shifflet 125 dollars to be exchanged / 70.bad" in T.J.'s hand. "Mr. Jefferson for Shifflett / Bad money / Retd" in an unknown hand. They do not seem to be related to the contents of the letter. [The reason Joyce received and was exchanging this money has not been found. The court records of this time were destroyed by Tarlton during the Am. Rev.] The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, V. 2, January 1777 - June 1779, p. 683

17 Feb 1779
John Shiflet & Joice his wife to John Stephens for 65 £ current money of VA 100 acres in Albemarle Co.
John x Shiflet seal
Joice x Shiflet seal
Joyce relinquished her right of dower
Albemarle Co., VA, Deed Bk 7, p. 308

Jan 1781
John Shiflett served in the Albemarle Co. Militia for three months as given in a statement for the pension application No. R.3146 of Martin Dunn on 13 Oct 1845. VIRGINIA REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSION APPLICATIONS, by John Frederick Dorman, 1979

1 Mar 1781
Land grant to Elizabeth Theeds. 161 acres on Rivanna River. Mentions John Shiflet, Stephen Phillips, Baptist Road, Ivy Creek, Samuel Ray, Alexander Markie, and Joseph Burnett. Albemarle Co., VA, Surveyor's Plat Book 1, Part 2, p. 128

21 Nov 1781
purchase of Warrant #9011 Alexander Stewart purchased 1000 acres for 1600, several purchased listed among whom was Lewis Shiflett assee, receiving 220 1/2 acres found in Book 58, folio 164 Virginia Land Office Warrants #4328-9405 1780-1781 Reel #333

[In the following entries LT means Land Tax and PPT means Personal Property Tax]
10 Apr 1782 PPT Albemarle Co., Dist. 4, John Shiflett 2 males over age 21, 5 slaves, 12 cattle, 1 horse
1782 Albemarle Co. LT John Shiflett Jnr. 845 acres
1783 Albemarle Co. PPT John Shiflett 1 white titheable, 2 slaves over 16, 3 slaves under 16, 15 cattle, 2 horses

The following are from Albemarle Co. Court Orders 1783 -1785
p. 14
11 Apr 1783
John Shifflett Ptff )
vs. ) In debt
David Mills Dft )
This day came the Ptff by his attorney and the Deft being returned arrested was solumnly called but came not, Therefore on the motion of the Ptff it is ordered that unless he appears at the next Court and Assesses the Ptffs Action judgment shall be then Executed for the Ptff against him the said Deft for the debt in the declaration menton and Costs.

p. 18
John Shifflett Ptff )
vs. )
John Stevens & Hezekiah Bussey Defts )
This suit is continued until next Court.

p. 19
John Powell )
vs. ) In trespass
John Shifflett, Lewis Shifflett, Joel Shifflett Defts )
This suit is continued to next court as to John and Lewis. This day came as well the Ptff by his attorney as the other Deft Joel by his attorney and the said Deft prays and has leave to Impart here till the next Court and then plead.

p. 20
John Powell Ptff )
vs. ) Assault & Battery
John Shifflett, Lewis Shifflett & Joel Shifflett Defts )
This suit continued as to John and Lewis till next Court. This day came as well the Ptff by his attorney as the other Deft Joel by his attorney and the said Deft prays and has leave to Impart here till the next Court and then plead.

John Shifflett Ptff )
vs. ) For debt
David Mills Deft)
Judgment given to Ptff for 22 £ , 11 £ suit costs

p. 27
John Powell Ptff )
vs. ) In assult & battery
John, Lewis & Joel Shifflett Defts)
Defts deny this, case continued till next Court.

p. 53
John Powell Ptff)
vs. ) In trespass
John, Lewis & Joel Shifflett Defts )
Case continued to next Court.

p. 57
John Shifflett Ptff )
vs. ) In debt
John Stevens & Hezekiah Bussey )
This suit is continued until next Court at Defts costs.

p. 68
11 Sep 1783
John Shifflett Ptff )
vs. ) In debt
William Clarkson Deft )
Peter Clarkson came into Court and continued to next Court.

p. 86
12 Sep 1783
John Shifflett Ptff )
vs. ) In debt
John Stevens & Hezekiah Bussey Defts )
This suit is continued to next Court at the defendants's Costs

p. 90
12 Sep 1783
John Powell Pltf )
vs. ) Assult & Battery
John Shifflett & Defts )
This suit continued till the next Court.

John Powell Pltf )
vs. ) In Trespass
John Shifflett & Defts )
The defts gave evidence & the trial on the same issue refered to next Court.

VA Albemarle Co., Road Orders 1783-1785
p. 94
9 Oct 1783
Ordered that _______, _______, John Shifflett, ______ with their male titheables do assist in opening & help keep in repair the road leading from Charlottesville to the broad mossing place, under William Johnson with his own male laboring titheables.

p. 110
10 Oct 1783
John Shifflett Pltf )
vs. ) In debt
William Clarkson Deft )
This day Came the parties by their attorneys and the Deft saith he oweth to the Pltf Nothing of the Debt in the declaration Supposed in manner and form as the Pltf against him hath complained and of this he put himself upon the County and the Pltf Likewise Therefore the trial of the issue is refered til the next Court.

p. 111
John Shifflett Ptff )
vs. ) In Debt
John Stevens and Hezakih Bussey Defts )
Jury seated and say the Ptff is entitled to 130 £ and Court costs of 21 £ __ sh 4 pence

p.112
John Powell Ptff )
vs. ) In Assult & Battery
John, Lewis and Joell Shifflett Defts )
This day came the parties by their attendance and thereupon came a Jury to wit: --, -- who were elected, tried and sworn the truth speak upon the issue joined and retired.

John Powell Ptff )
vs. ) In Trepass
John, Lewis and Joell Shifflett Defts )
This day came the parties by their attornies, and thereupon came also a Jury to wit: {a different one] who being elected tried and sworn the truth to speak upon the issue joined upon their oaths to say, that the Defts did trepass on the sd Ptff and they do assess the Ptffs damages by Reason of the trepass to three pounds besides his costs. Therefore it was ordered by the Court that the Ptff recover against the said Defts his damages aforesaid in form aforesaid and his costs by him about his suit In this behalf expended & the Defts in _______ [?] Albem. Co. Ct. Orders 1783-1785
p. 113
On the motion of Maie Bekett a witness for John Powell against John Shifflett & al & is ordered that the said Powell pay him three hundred and eighty seven pounds tobacco for six days attendance and for coming and returning three times twenty six miles from Orange County according to law. Only once coming and returning & two days attendance to be taxed in costs.
Winney Powell and Betty Powell witnesses for John Powell against John Shifflett & al. On their motion it is ordered that the said Powell pay each of them six hundred and fifty pounds of tobacco for seven days attendance and for coming & returning forty miles from Culpeper County four times according to the law. Only two days attendance and one coming for each of them to be taxed in bill costs.
On the motion of Hanah Handon[?] a witness for John Powell against John Shifflett & al & it is ordered that the said Powell pay her twenty five pounds for one days attendance according to law.
On the motion of William Powell a witness for John Shifflett & at the suit of John Powell & is ordered that the said Shifflett pay him one hundred twenty two pounds of tobacco for two days attendance once twenty four miles from Orange County according to law.
On the motion of Henry Austin a witness for John Stevens & Hesekiah Bussey at the suit of John Shifflett & is ordered that the aaid John & Hesekiah pay him one hundred and twenty five pounds tobacco for five days attendance according to law.

1784 Albemarle Co. PPT John Shiflet 1 wm over 21, 2 slaves over 16, 1 slave under 16, 2 horses, 8 cattle

p. 194
14 May 1784 John Shifflett assignee of James Johnson Pltf )
vs. ) In debt
William Clarkham Deft )
This day cames the parties by their attornies and the Deft relinquishes his former plea by which the Pltf _______________ ___________________ thereof against him and for _______ . Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Pltf recover against the said Deft his debt amounting to nine pounds 12 shillings ten pence one farthing with lawful interest and suit in this behalf of suspended & the Deft in _______ .

p. 535
Upon the petition of John Shifflett assignee of Zach Nesbitt against William Johnson for 354 pounds of inspected tobacco said to be due by promissory note Friday came the Pltf by his attorney and the Deft having been warned and not appearing it is considered by the Court that the Pltf recover against the said defendant sum of 354 pounds of inspected tobacco and his costs by him expended by him about his suit in this behalf & the deft in money - - - - .

p. 551
John Shifflett Pltf )
vs. ) In Debt
John Everett Deft )
John Burton comes into Court and undertakes for the defendant that in case the said defendant should be _____ in this said suit he shall pay the condemnation of the court an render his body to prison in discharge thereof or that by his attorney and the said defendant prays and has leave to impart here till the next Court and then to plead.

__ __ 1784
Mary Moore, John Henderson Jnr. & John Moore, exrs of John Moore decd. to John Shifflett 225 acres for 125 £ current money of Virginia, bounded by the lands of the said John Shifflett - - -
John Moore seal
Wit: F. Jouitt, F. Taliaferre, Lewis Shifflett [Moore is listed as Morris in SHIFLET book]
Rec in Albemarle May Court 1785 Albemarle Co., VA, Deed Bk 8, p. 96-7

1785 Albemarle Co. PPT John Shiflet 4 white souls, 1 dwelling, 3 buildings

VA Albemarle Co., Road Orders 1783-1785
p. 517 11 Aug 1785 Ordered that ______ ______ _______ or any three of them so view the way from Thomas Johnsons to John Shiffletts and make report.

p. 571 10 Nov 1785 Ordered that _______ open & clear the new road & that ________ John Shiffllett _____ with their male titheables be added to George Twymans gang.

1786 Albemarle Co. PPT John Shiflet 1 wm over 21, 2 blacks over 16, 3 blacks under 16, 2 horses, 8 cattle

21 Oct 1786
John Shiflett to my son Lewis Shiflett for natural love 110 acres in Albemarle Co.
John x Shiflett seal
Recorded in Court 14 Jun 1789 Albemarle Co., VA, Deed Bk 7, p. 331-2

8 Mar 1787
John Shiflett and Joice his wife to Thomas Burton 50 acres for 35 £, where John lately lived on the south side of the road leading from Charlottesville to the old Albemarle Barracks
John x Shiflett seal
Joice x Shiflett seal
Recorded Albemarle Court 14 Jun 1787 Albemarle Co., VA, Deed Bk 9, p. 332-3

9 Mar 1787 John Shiflet to Elizabeth Roberson, 140 acres for 61 £ of current money
John x Shiflet seal
Joyce x Shifflet seal
Recorded in Apr Court 1787 Albemarle Co., VA, Deed Bk 9, p. 306-8 [the name Roberson is written 12 times in the deed without a " t "]

3 Apr 1787Albemarle Co. PPT John Shiflet 1 wm over 21, 2 blacks over 16, 4 blacks under 16, 2 horses, 5 cattle

1787 Albemarle LT John Shiflett Jnr. 705 acres

10 Mar 1788 Albemarle Co. John Shiflett PPT 1 wm over 21, 1 wm 16 - 21, 2 blacks over 16, 3 horses

1788
Albemarle Co. Partitions, Conveyances, etc.
John Shifflett Junr. 110 acres to Lewis Shifflett
John Shifflet 50 acres to Thomas Burton

1788 Albemarle Co. LT John Shiflett 485 acres

22 Jul 1788
John Shiflett and Joice his wife to George Boothe and Elizabeth his wife for love and affection and 5 shillings sell 100 acres being part of the tract on which John now lives.
John x Shiflett seal
Joyce x Shiflett seal
Recorded Albemarle October Court 1788 Albemarle Co., VA, Deed Bk 9, p. 524-5

3 Apr 1789Albemarle Co. PPT John Shiflett 1 wm over 21, 1 wm over 16, 2 blacks over 16, 2 horses
1789 Albemarle LT John Shiflett Jnr. 485 acres

15 Sep 1789
John Bryan and Elizabeth Bryan to John Harrie
wit: John Shiflett
Albemarle Co., VA, Deed Bk 10, p. 28

3 Apr 1790
Albemarle Co., PPT John Shiflett Jnr, 1 wm over 21, 1 wm over 16, 2 blacks over 16, 2 horses
1790 Albemarle LT John Shiflett Jnr. 443 acres

19 Apr 1790
This Indenture made this nineteenth day of April in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and ninety between John Shiflet and Joice his wife of the county of Albemarle of the one part and George Booth and Elizabeth his wife of the same county of the other part, witnesseth that the said John Shiflet and Joice his wife for and in Consideration of the sum of five pounds to them in hand paid by the said George Booth and Elizabeth his wife before the ensealing and delivery of the receipt whereof hereby acknowledged doeth given granted bargained sold and delivered and by these Presents do give grant bargain sell and deliver unto the said George Booth and Elizabeth his wife a certain tract or parcel of land containing one hundred and ten acres more or less situate lying and being in the county aforesaid and is bounded by the land of Thomas Burton, the town road, Roling Horsley's line thence along Horsley's line to Barnett Carter's line thence along Carter's line to John Allphins line, thence along the same to David Wade's line, thence to Lewis Shiflett's line, thence to John Shiflett's line and from thence to the said Burton's line the place begun at, to have and to hold the said tract or parcel of land of land with its appurtinances unto the said George Booth and Elizabeth his wife and their heirs, that they will warrant and forever defend the aforesaid lands with all and every remained or remaining and advantages there unto belonging free and clear from the lawful calims of any person or persons whatsoever, to them the said George Booth and Elizabeth his wife their heirs and assigns forever. In witness whereof they the said John Shiflett and Joice his wife hath here unto set their hands and afixed their seals the day and year first written
Signed Sealed and Delivered
In the presence of ____________
John Shiflett (Seal)
Joice Shiflett (Seal)

At a District Court held in Charlottesville 20th of April 1790 This indenture of bargain and sale betweem John Shiflett and Joice his wife of the one part and George Booth and Elizabeth his wife of the other part was produced into Court and acknowledged by the said John and Joice (she being first privately examined as the law directs) and ordered to be recorded.
Albemarle Co., VA, District Court Deed Book 1, 1790-1806, p. 6

19 Apr 1790
George Booth and Elizabeth his wife to John Shiflett, 100 acres for 5 shlllings
Recorded 20 Apr 1790 Albemarle Co., VA, District Court Deed Book 1, 1790-1806, p. 7

11 Mar 1791 Albemarle Co., PPT John Shiflett Jnr. 1 wm over 21, 1 wm over 16, 1 black over 16, 3 horses
1791 Albemarle LT John Shiflett Jnr. 443 acres

9 Jun 1791
John Shiflett & Joice his wife to Roland Horsley 114 1/2 acres for 51 £ of current money of VA, on the south side of the James River
John x Shiflet
Recorded Albemarle County Court June 1791 Albemarle Co., VA, Deed Bk 10, p. 211-3

14 Jul 1791
John Shiflet & Joice Shiflet his wife to Henry Carter sell 35 acres for 30 £ current money of VA.
John x Shiflet seal
Joice x Shiflet seal
Recorded in Albemarle Court July 1791 Albemarle Co., VA, Deed Bk 10, p. 242-4

15 Oct 1791
On the petition of John Shiflett assee of Thomas Winston against William Humphrey for four pounds nineteen shillings eleven pence said to be due per Note it appearing to the Court that the said Humphrey has been duly Summond according to Law he was Solumnly called but came not, Therefore it is considered by the Court that the said Shiflett assee recover against him four pounds nineteen shillings and eleven pence half penny and the said Humphrey in mercy & but this Judgment is to be discharged by the payment of five pounds five shillings and eleven pence half penny with interest and four pounds nineteen shillings and eleven pence half penny from the 20th Mar 1790 till 21 Sep 1791 and on said four pounds five shillings eleven pence half penny from the last mentioned date till paid. Test. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1791-1793, p. 31

1792 April 5 Albemarle Co., PPT John Shiflett Jnr. 1 wm over 21, 1 wm over 16, 1 black over 16, 2 horses
1792 Albemarle LT John Shiflett Jnr. 395 acres

12 Jul 1792
_________ Court House road from John Michies ford to John Shiffletts about 3 1/2 miles _____ John Shifflett ______ Lewis Shiffletts _____ Court house road from John Shiffletts to Susannah Pages at the three Choped road ____ __. VA, Albemarle Co., Road Orders 1791-1793, p. 201

13 Sep 1792
_____ Joel Shifflett ______ be added to James Hucksteps for opening the road from Milton to Hammocks Gap. VA, Albemarle Co., Road Orders 1791-1793, p. 241

1793 Albemarle Co. LT John Shiflett Jnr. 395 acres

10 Jan 1793
John Shiflet & Jois Shiflet his wife to Martin Mooney for 15 £ sell 60 acres on the south side of the north branch of the James River and a branch of Meadow Creek
John x Shiflet
Jois x Shiflet
Wit: Mary x Cox
Proved by witnesses in Feb 1793 Court
Acknowledged by John Shiflet at June 1793 Court and recorded. Albemarle Co., VA, Deed Bk 11, p. 30-2

16 Feb 1793
An indenture of Bargain and sale between John Shiflett and Joice Shiflett of the one part and Martin Mooney of the other part was produced into court and proved by the oaths of James Epperson and Charles Goodman two of the parties thereto. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1791-1793, p. 328

11 Apr 1793 Albemarle Co. PPT John Shiflett Jnr. 1 wm over 21, 1 wm over 16, 1 black over 16, 3 horses

8 May 1793
John Shiflett Plaintiff )
against ) In Case
Thomas Whitlaw Defendant )
This day came the plaintiff by his attorney and the Defendant in his own proper person who agrees that Judgment shall be entered up against him for five pounds with interest to be computed after the sale of five percentum per annum from the first day of November 1791. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover against him the said five pounds with interest aforesaid and his costs by him about this suit in this behalf expended and the said Defendant in Mercy and the plaintiff agree to stay execution on the Judgment twelve months. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1791-1793, p. 374

8 May 1793
John Shiflett Plaintiff )
against ) In Case
Thomas Whitlaw Defendant )
This day came the plaintiff aforesaid by his attorney and the defendant in his own proper person who agrees that Judgment shall be entered up against him for five pounds fifteen shillings and three pence half penny. Therefore it is considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover against him the said five pounds fifteen shillings three pence half penny and his costs by him about his suit in this behalf expended and the said Defendant in Mercy & etc. And the plaintiff agree to stay execution on this Judgment twelve months. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1791-1793, p. 379

13 Jun 1793
An Indenture of Bargain and Sale between John Shiflett of the one part and Martin Moony of the other part was produced into Court and acknowledged by John Shiflett party thereto and ordered to be Recorded.
Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1791-1793, p. 426

27 Sep 1793
John Shiflett and Joyce his wife to Frances Ballard daughter to said John Joyce Shiflett and Martha Ballard said Frances daughter for love and affection and the sum of five shillings sell 60 acres
John x Shiflett seal
Joice x Shiflett seal
Wit: Thos Burton
Recorded October 1793 Court Albemarle Co., VA, Deed Bk 11, p. 141-3

10 Oct 1793
An Indenture of Bargain and Sale between John Shiflett and Joice his wife of the one part and Frances Ballard and Martha Ballard of the other part was produced into Court and acknowledged by the said John & Joice, she being first privately examined as the Law Directs and ordered to be Recorded. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1791-1793, p. 508

14 Mar 1794
William Harris Plaintiff )
against ) InCase
John Shiflett defendant )
By consent of the Parties the cause referred to Charles Goodman, Thomas Garth and James Kerr Gents. & their award to be the Judgment of the Court. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1793-1795, p. 56

14 Mar 1794
John Shiflett Plaintiff )
against ) In Debt
Peter Clarkson Defendant )
Claiborne Rothwell personally appeared in Court & undertook for the Defendant that in Case he is Cast in this suit he shall pay the Condemnation of the Court or render his Body to Prison in Execution thereof or that he would do it for him, on the motion of the Defendant and, by his attorney. It is ordered by the Court that the office Judgment in the Court be set aside and the said Defendant by his attorney saith he hath paid the Debt in Declaration mentioned and of this he puteth himself upon the County & the plaintiff likewise, therefore the Trial of this Issue is referred till the next term. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1793-1795, p. 66-7

1794 April 15 Albemarle Co. PPT John Shiflett Jnr. 1 wm over 21, 1 wm over 16, 1 black over 16, 2 horses
1794 Albemarle LT John Shiflett Jnr. 275 acres

8 May 1794
John Shiflett assignee of Lewis Shiflett Plaintiff)
against ) In Debt
James Clarkson Defendant )
Samuel Hamner personally appeared in Court & undertook for the Defendant that in case he is cast in this suit he shall pay the Condemnation of the Court or render his body to prison the Execution thereof or that he will do it for him, on the motion of the Defendant by his attorney it is ordered by the Court that the office Judgment in the Cause be set aside and the Defendant by his attorney saith he hath paid the Debt in the Declaration mentioned and of this he puteth himself upon the County & the plaintiff likewise, therefore the trial of this issue is referred untill the next term. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1793-1795, p. 90

14 May 1794
William Harris Plaintiff )
against ) In Case
John Shiflett Defendant )
This day came the plaintiff by his attorney and Thomas Garth, James Kerr and Patton Woodrow who was by the consent of the parties Chosen arbitrator in the room of Charles Goodman appointed by order of the Court, returned an award in the following Mood to wit:
"agreeable to an order of the worshipful Court of Albemarle County to us directed bearing date the fourteenth of March 179 four to hear and determine a suit between William Harris and John Shiflett defendant, we have this day proceeded to hear and determine the said Suit and after hearing the witnesses on both sides we give it as our openion, and do award the same accordingly that the plaintiff recover of the defendant three pounds damages and costs, Therefore it is considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover against the said defendant the said three pounds and his costs by him about his Suit in this behalf expended & the said defendant in Mercy & etc. [In the margin] Pltffs costs Execution included 10 dollars 27 Cents. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1793-1795, p. 139

15 Aug 1794
John Shiflett Plaintiff )
against ) In Debt
Henry Carter & William Carter )
Joseph Goodman and Bernard Carter personally appear in Court and undertake the said Goodman for the Defendant Henry Carter and the said Bernard Carter for the Defendant William Carter that in case they are cast in this suit they shall pay the condemnation of the Court or render their bodies to prison in execution thereof or that they will do it for them. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1793-1795, p. 215

7 Sep 1794
[The will below is an exact copy of the will filed in the land grant packet of the Heirs of John Shiflett deceased. It differs in a few places in capitalization and a few words from the will as recorded in the Albemarle will book. There is no difference in fact.]

September seventh one thousand seven hundred and ninety four. I John Shiflett of the County of Allbemarle and state of Virginia being weak of body but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be to god for the same but calling to mind the uncertainty of life and knowing that it is appointed once for all men to die do make or ordain this my last will and Testament that is to say as follows I give and recommend my soul to all mighty God my body to the earth to be buried in a decent form doubting but I shall recover the same at the General Reserrection and touching such Estate wherewith It has been pleased God to bless me in this I hereby give demise and dispose of the same in the following manner, Item I give and bequeth to my wife Joice all my lands Tenaments and moveable Estates of all kinds during the time she remain my widow and at the decease of my said wife Joice I give to my daughter Mary the tract of land whereon I now live and the negro woman named June and her issue also at the Death of the said Joice Shiflett, my wife I leave my son Joel the sum of thirty pounds to be raised and paid out of my Estate, and the remaining part of my Estate At the same time to be equally divided among all my children & I further appoint and request Charles Goodman and Roland Horseley to execute this my last will and Testament.
John (his x mark) Shiflett Seal
Signed and sealed in the presence of
Joseph Goodman
Henry Carter
David Epperson
Nathan Goodman
Martin Phillips

In addition to this my last will and Testament it is my desire and will that the within negro woman June and her issue shall at the death of my said Daughter Mary Go to her two children Elizabeth Riddle and Emble to be equally devided between them at the death of the said Mary and as above appoint the said Charles Goodman and Roland Horseley to execute this my last will and testament. Signed and sealed this seventh day of September one thousand seven hundred and ninety four.
John (his x mark) Shiflett
In the presence of us
Jos. Goodman
Henry Carter
David Epperson
Nathan Goodman
Martin Phillips

At Albemarle October Court 1794
This Will of John Shiflett deceased was produced into Court and proved by the oaths of Joseph Goodman Henry Carter and David Epperson three of witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. Test John Nicholas CAC
A Copy Test John Nicholas CAC

2 Oct 1794
Roland Horsley and Charles Goodman executors appointed by the last will and Testament of John Shiflett deceased personally appear in Court and declare taking upon themselves the burthen of the execution of the said will. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1793-1795, p. 245

17 Nov 1794
John Shiflett assignee of Lewis Shiflett Plaintiff ) against ) In Debt
James Clarkson Defendant)
This cause abates by the plaintiffs Death. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1793-1795, p. 265

11 Dec 1794
At a Court held for Albemarle County
Letters of administration with the will annexed were granted to Joice Shiflett on the Estate of John Shiflett deceased on her giving bond and security whereupon she gave bond and security and qualified accordingly.
A Copy Teste John Nicholas C. A. C.

15 Dec 1794 Survey.
This is a plat of 220 1/2 acres of Land in the County of Albemarle lying on the waters of Ivy & Medow Creeks. Surveyed by virtue of a land off. Treaty No. 9011 dated November 21st 1781, for the heirs of John Shifflet decd. Albemarle Co., VA, Surveyors Book 2, p. 9

[There was an error in the year written on the plat in the Survey ledger. It said 1795. The plat given to the heirs of John Shiflett had the correct date of 1794. The Grant was issued by the Governor of Virginia to Lewis Shiflett in 1809 and stated the date of the survey was 15 Dec 1794.]

15 Dec 1794 [Survey Plat]
Albemarle Co. December 15th 1794 Surveyed for the heirs of John Shifflet Decd. ass'ee of Thomas Walker who was ass'ee of Alexander Stewart by Virtue of a Land Office Treasury Warrant N 9011 Dated November 21st 1781. 220 1/2 Acres of Land Lying in the Afforesaid County on the waters of Ivy Creek & Medow Creek & bounded as follows To Wit, Beginning at a sml Hickory corner to Thomas Burton, Then with Susannah Phillips's line S88W 86 po to Wt. O pointers, Then With Richard Burches line S21W 18 po to a Branch 66 po a Branch 11 po a branch 192 po a branch all running into Ivy Creek 270 po Wt Oak Pointers, Then with David Wades lines S30E 22 po to Red Oak, Gum, & Hickory Pointers, Then N85 1/2 E 74 po to 2 Pines, Then on Georg Booths line N40E 127 po to a branch of Medow Creek 186 po to a Pine, Then N52E 57 po to pine & Oak pointers, Then with Thomas Burtons line N82W 33 po to the beginning.
Nicholas M. Lewis SAC

Written on the back of the above plat:
The Heirs of John Shifflet Decd. 220 1/2 Acres Recd 22 Jany 1795
Caveated by Lewis Shifflet 20 July 1795 Book 51 p. 51
Grant to issue agreeably to the assignment when the Cert. of the dissmissal of the Caveat is filed.
Tax on assignment No. 31st Mar 1809 Rd. Book 51, p. 51

2 Mar 1795
Joice Shiflett administratrix of John Shiflett deceased Plaintiff )
against ) In Debt
Henry Carter & William Carter Defendants)
David Spradling and James Epperson personally appear in court and undertake for the Defendant Henry Carter that in case he is cast in this Suit they shall pay the condemnation of the Court or render his body to prison in execution thereof or that they will do it for him. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1793-1795, p. 310

9 Apr 1795
An Inventory and appraisment of John Shiflett deceased was produced into Court and ordered to be recorded. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1793-1795, p. 351

Apr 1795 April Court the inventory of the estate of John Shiflet decd. was produced and recorded.

6 May 1795
Joice Shiflett administratrix of John Shifltt deceased Plaintiff )
against ) In Debt
Peter Martin Defendant)
On the motion of the Defendant by his attorney it is ordered by the Court that the office Judgment in this Cause be set aside and the defendant by his attorney saith he hath paid the Debt in the declaration mentioned and that he is ready to verify and the plaintiff replies generally, Whereof the trial of this issue is referred till the next Term.
Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1793-1795, p. 373

1795 May 8 Albemarle Co. PPT John Shiflett decd. 1 black over 16, 1 horse
1795 Albemarle LT John Shiflett Jnr. decd. 275 acres

3 Jun 1795
On the petition of Joice Shiflett administratrix of John Shiflett deceased against Shadrach Battils for the sum of two pounds three shillings said to be due by It appearing to the Court that the defendant had been duly summonded he was solomnly called out and came not. Therefore It is considered by the Court that the Plaintiff recover against the said Defendant the said two pounds three shillings with Interest thereon from the twenty fifth day of December one thousand seven hundred ninety five till paid and his costs by his suit in the behalf expended. [in the margin] ptffs Cost 282 cents included. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1793-1795, p. 401

4 Aug 1795
Joice Shiflett administratrix of John Shiflett deceased Plaintiff )
against ) In Debt
Henry Carter & William Carter Defendants)
On the motion of the Defendant by his attorney it is ordered by the Court that the office Judgment in this Cause be set aside and the defendant by his attorney saith he hath paid the Debt in the declaration mentioned and that he is ready to verify and the plaintiff replies generally, Whereof the trial of this issue is referred till the next Term. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1793-1795, p. 422

8 Aug 1795
Joice Shiflett administratrix of John Shifltt deceased Plaintiff )
against ) In Debt
Peter Martin Defendant)
This day came the parties aforesaid by their attornies and the Defendant waiving his former plea agrees that Judgment shall be returned against him for the Debt in the declaration mentioned heretofore It is considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover against him twenty six pounds the Doted[?] & etc. But this Judgment is to be discharged by the payment of thirteen pounds & with legal interest thereon from the first day of April 1794 till paid and his costs by him about this suit in this behalf expended. [in the matgin] Pffs costs 583 cents. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1793-1795, p. 464

6 Oct 1795
On the Petition of Joice Shiflett administratrix of John Shiflett deceased against Shadrach Battils the same is Continued. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1793-1795, p. 490

7 Dec 1795
A Deed Plat from George Booth Elizabeth Booth Bland Ballard Frances Ballard Martin Mooney Patsey Mooney Joel Shiflett and Mary Cox to Lewis Shiflett was produced into Court and proved as to all the parties except Joel Shiflett by the oaths of Thomas Burton Roland Horsly and David Epperson three of the witnesses thereto and acknowledged by the said Joel Shiflett one of the parties thereto and ordered to be recorded. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1795-1798, p. 6

6 Apr 1796
On the petition of Joice Shiflett administratrix of John Shiflett deceased against Shadrach Battils the same is continued at the plaintiff's costs. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1795-1798, p. 47

4 May 1796
Joice Shiflett administratrix of John Shiflett deceased Plaintiff )
against ) In Debt
Henry Carter & William Carter Defendants)
This day came the parties aforesaid by their attornies and there upon also came a Judgment James Anderson John Dettor Thomas Chirin Thomas Bartow John Carrel John Scott Jesse Davenport Nelson Thompson James Clemons Robert Danford Robert Turner and Reuben Turner who were elected tried and sword the truth to speak upon the issue joined, a Juror is by consent withdrawn a _______ forcias De novo awarded and cause continued till the next Term. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1795-1798, p. 73

1796 May 31 Albemarle Co., PPT Joice Shiflett 1 black over 16, 2 horse
1796 Albemarle LT John Shiflett Este. 275

7 Jun 1796
On the petition of Joice Shiflett administratrix of John Shiflett deceased against Shadrach Battils for the sum of one pound ten shillings nine pence said to be due by promissory note It appearing to the Court that the said Defendant had been duly summond he was solmnly called but came not Therefore It is considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover against him the said one pound ten shillings and nine pence with lawful interest thereon from April Court 1794 till paid and her costs by her about her suit in that behalf expended and the said Defendant in mercy & etc. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1795-1798, p. 116

1 Aug 1796
Joice Shiflett administratrix of John Shiflett deceased Plaintiff )
against ) In Debt
Henry Carter & William Carter Defendants)
John Newcom personally appear in Court and undertakes for the Defendants that in case they are cast in this suit they shall pay and satisfy the condemnation of the Court or render their bodies to prison in execution thereof or that he will do it for them. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1795-1798, p. 132

3 Aug 1796
Joice Shiflett administratrix of John Shiflett deceased Plaintiff )
against ) In Debt
Henry Carter & William Carter Defendants)
This cause is continued until the next term for the plaintiff.
Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1795-1798, p. 159

5 Sep 1796
This indenture made this fifth day of September one thousand seven hundred and ninety six between Joice Shiflet Joel Shiflet Lewis Shiflet Blan Ballard and Frankey his wife Martin Mooney & Martha his wife George Boothe & Betsey his wife and Mary Cox of the County of Albemarle of the first part and Phillip Seal of the County of Orange of the other part Witnesseth that the said Joice Shiflet Joel Shiflet Lewis Shiflet Blan Ballard and Frankey his wife Martin Mooney and Martha his wife George Boothe and Betsey his wife and Mary Cox for and in consideration of the sum of forty pounds current money of Virginia to them paid in hand by the said Phillip Seale the receipt whereof they hereby acknowledge Hath bargained and sold and doth bargain and sell alien & enfeoff unto the said Phillip Seale a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of Albemarle on the waters of Ivey Creek containing forty acres more or less bounded as follows to wit Beginning at a pine hickory and white oak bushes on the edge of the Branch Road from thence through the said Joice Shiflets plantation to a white oak corner on Elizabeth Bryant's land thence along said line to a certain hickory corner on Betsey Grady's land thence along said Grady's line to Susannah Phillip's line thence along said Phillip's line to Tho. Benton's line thense along said Benton's line to the beginning. To have and hold the aforesaid land together with all singular heriditaments and appertenances to the said Phillip Seal and his heirs forever and the said Joice Shiflet Joel Shiflet Lewis Shiflet Blan Ballard and Frankey his wife Martin Mooney & Martha his wife Geo Boothe and Betsey his wife and Mary Cox do hereby these presents forever warrant and defend a good and sufficient right and title of the aforesaid land and premises in fee simple to the said Phillip Seal & his heirs from all persons claiming in and through us or our heirs and from us and our heirs only.
Witness whereof the sd Joice Shiflet Joel Shiflet Lewis Shiflet Bland Ballard & Frankey his wife Martin Mooney & Martha his wife Geo Boothe & Betsey his wife and Mary Cox have set their hands & Signed, sealed and acknowledged in the presence of
Frances Amazou[?], Blan, Lewis, Martha, & Patsey.......Boothe & wife

Blan Ballard Seal
Frances Ballard Seal
Lewis Shiflet Seal
Martin Mooney Seal
Patsey Mooney Seal
Joice Shiflet Seal
Mary Cox Seal
Joel Shiflet Seal
George Boothe Seal
Elizabeth Boothe Seal

At the September court 1796
This indenture was produced into open Court, acknowledged by all the parties thereto Frances Ballard and Patsey Mooney being (sic). Albemarle Co., VA, Deed Bk 12, p. 1

5 Sep 1796
Joice Shiflet of Albemarle Co., to Lewis Shiflet for three pounds convey all my right and title to a certain tract of land, part if which was transferred to the said Lewis which was located by the said John in his lifetime and holds an obligation to make him a good title.
Joice x Shifflet seal
Recorded Albemarle September Court 1796 Albemarle Co., VA, Deed Bk 12, p. 140

5 Sep 1796
A Deed plat between Joice Shiflett on the one part and Lewis Shiflett on the other part was produced into Court and acknowledged by the said Joice Shiflett party thereto and ordered to be recorded. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1795-1798, p. 177

6 Sep 1796
An Indenture of Bargain and Sale between Bland Ballard, Frances Ballard his wife Lewis Shiflet Martin Mooney and Patsy his wife Joice Shiflet Mary Cox and Joel Shiflet George Booth and Elizabeth his wife of the one part and Phillip Seal of the other was produced into Court and acknowledged by the said Bland, Frances, Lewis, Martin, Patsy, Joice, Mary, Joel, George and Elizabth, the said Frances and Patsy being first privately examined as the Law directs and ordered to be recorded. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1795-1798, p. 182

10 Nov 1796
Joice Shiflett administratrix with the will annexed of John Shiflett deceased Plaintiff )
against ) In Debt
Henry Carter & William Carter Defendants )
This Cause is Continued until the next Term at the Defendants Cost. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1795-1798, p. 208

7 Dec 1796
On the motion of Roland Horsley a witness for Joseph Goodman against Joyce Shiflet It is ordered by the Court that the said Goodman pay unto him one dollar six cents for his attendance two Days according to Law. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1795-1798, p. 230

2 Jan 1797
Lewis Shiflett and Sarah his wife to John Goodman. Albemarle Co., VA, Deed Bk 12, p. 179-80

8 Mar 1797
Joice Shiflett administratrix of John Shiflett deceased Plaintiff )
against ) In Debt
Henry Carter & William Carter Defendants )
This day came the parties aforesaid by their attornies and thereupon came a Jury to wit: William Johnson George West Samuel Smithson Micajah Clarkson Conyers White William Catterlow Robert Ballew Alexander Fretwell Samuel Mansfield Owen Lewis Stewart Owens and John Bent who being elected tried and sworn the truth to speak joined upon there saith do find for the plaintiff the debt in the Declaration mentioned to be discharged by the payment of twelve pounds sixteen shillings and eight pence Therefore it is considered by the Court that the plaintiff recover against the said Defendants twenty pounds the Debt in the declaration mentioned and the said Defendants Mercy & etc But this Judgment is to be discharged by the payment of twelve pounds sixteen shillings and eight agreable to the finding of the Jury her costs by her about her suit in this behalf expended. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1795-1798, p. 257

4 Apr 1797
On the Petition of Joice Shiflett against Shadrach Battles for the sum of five pounds ten shillings said to be due by _____ It appearing from the Sheriffs return that the Defendant had been duly summond he was solmnly called but came not Therefore It is considered by the Court that the plaintiff against him the said five pounds ten shillings with lawful interest there on from the 8th Day of October 1796 till paid and her costs by her about her Suit in this behalf issued and the said Defendant in Mercy & etc. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1795-1798, p. 282

1797 April 19 Albemarle Co. PPT Joice Shiflett 1 black over 16, 2 horses
1797 " LT John Shiflett Jnr. Este. 275 acres
1798 Albemarle Co. PPT Joice Shiflett 1 black over 16, 1 horse
1798 " LT John Shiflett Jnr. 275 acres

9 Mar 1798
On the motion of Lewis Shiflett It is ordered by the Court that Joice Shiflett administratrix with the will annexed of John Shiflett deceased be summonded to appear here at the next Court and give a security for her said administration. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1795-1798, p. 504

4 Sep 1798
On the motion of Lewis Shiflett security for the administratrix ship of Joice Shiflett administratrix & with the will annexed of John Shiflett deceased a new demurrer[?] is awarded him commanding the said Joice Shiflett to appear at the next court and give security for her said administratrixship. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1798-1800, p. 118

1 Oct 1798
Joice Shiflet administratrix with the will annexed of the estate of John Shiflett deceased having been summond to appear before this Court to give _______ for her administration on the state of the estate of the deceased and failing to appear on the motion of Lewis Shiflet her security It is ordered by the Court that the estate of the deceased be delivered into his hands upon his giving bond and security according to law. Where upon he gave bond and security accordingly. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1798-1800, p. 122

1799 Albemarle LT John Shiflett Jnr. decd. Este 275
1800 Albemarle LT John Shiflett Jnr. decd. 275 acres
1801 Albemarle LT John Shiflett Jnr decd. 275 acres

3 Aug 1801
William Harris being brought before this Court under a warrant issued at the _____ of Joyce Shiflett requiring Security for his keeping the peace and he being ___ in his defense, It is considered by the Court that he stand committed to the Jail of this County untill he enter into a recognizance in the Sum of Twenty dollars with one or More Sufficient Securities in the Sum of Twenty dollars. Continued for his keeping the peace towards all the good Citizens of the Commonwealth but more especially towards the said Joice Shiflett for and during the Term of one year and one day from the present day, Whereupon the said William Harris with Joseph Goodman and George Poindeexter in the Sum of Twenty dollars, To be levied of their goods and chattells Lands and Tenements respectively and to the use of the Commonwealth received, But upon this condition that if the said William Harris shall keep the peace towards all the good Citizens of this Comonwealth but more especially towards Joice Shiflett for and during the Term of one year and one day from the present day then this _____ to be void or else to remain in full force and virtue. Albemarle Co., VA Court Order Book 1801-1803, p. 3

6 Aug 1801
Charles Goodman assignee of Joice Shiflett Plaintiffs )
against ) In Debt
Richard Burch and Francis Taliaferro Defendants )
This day came the Plaintiffs by his attorney and on the motion of Alexander Fretwell Security for the appearance of the Defendants by his attorney It is ordered by the Court that the office Judgment in this cause to him be set aside and the said Fretwell by his attorney saith he hath paid the Debt in the Declaration mentioned and he is ready to verify and the Plaintiffs replies generally wherefore the Trial of this issue is referred to the next Term. Albemarle Co., VA Court Order Book 1801-1803, p. 21

8 Aug 1801
On the Motion of Joyce Shiflett a witness for Shadrach Battles against Rowland Goodman. It is ordered by the Court that the said Battles pay to her one dollar and fifty nine cents. Albemarle Co., VA Court Order Book 1801-1803, p. 60

7 Sep 1801
Joice Shiflet and Mary Cox to Claudius Bussey for 170 £ sell 115 acres willed to us by our husband and father John Shiflet, next to Bland Ballard
Joice Shiflett seal
Mary Cox seal
Recorded in Albemarle Court 7 Sep 1801 Albemarle Co., VA, Deed Bk 12, p. 524-5. Albemarle Co., VA Court Order Book 1801-1803, p. 66[said Claudius Buster]

8 May 1802
Charles Goodman ass'ee of Joice Shiflett Plaintiffs )
against ) In debt
Richard Burch and Francis Taliaferro defendants )
This day came the parties aforesaid by their attornies & the said Defendants by his attornies it is condsidered by the Court that the Plaintiffs recovre against him twenty pounds with interest. Albemarle Co., VA Court Order Book 1801-1803, p 308

6 Sep 1802
On the motion of Charles goodman assignee of Joice Shiflett by her attorney for a ___ of execution against Richard Burch and John Mullins and on their ____ bond Notice of such ________ acknowledged by the Same Defendant and in Thereupon the Defendants agree that Judgment may be ordered against them according to law & Costs Therefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiffs recover against them thirty nine pounds seventeen shillings the debt in said Bond mentioned & the Defendants in mercy & etc. But the Judgment may be discharged by Repayment of nineteen pounds eleven shillings and six pence with interest from the 20th day of May 1802 till paid & his costs by him about his motion thereon expended.
Albemarle Co., VA Court Order Book 1801-1803, p. 407

2 Nov 1802
Joice Shiflett & Mary Cox Plaintiffs )
against ) In Debt
Claudius buster Jr. Claudius Buster Senr & Thomas Carr Jr. Defendants )
Benjamin Buster personally appeared in court & undertakes for the Defendants that in Case they are Cast in their suit they shall pay & Satisfy the condemnation of the Court or render their bodies to prison _____ & mercy or that the said Benjamin will do it for them. On the motion of the Defendants by their attorney It is ordered by the Court that the office Judgt be set aside & the Defts by their attorney say they have paid the debt in the declaration mentioned & they are ready to verify & the Pltff reply generally Wherefore the trial of this issue is referred to trial to the next term. Albemarle Co., VA Court Order Book 1801-1803, p. 455

6 May 1803
Joice Shiflett and Mary Cox Plaintiffs )
against ) In Debt
Claudius Buster Jr. & Claudius Buster Defendants )
This day came the parties aforesaid by their attornies and the Defendants by their attorney waving their plea agree that Judgement shall be entered up against them for the debt in the declaration mentioned. Wherefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiffs recover against them one hundred dollars their debt in the declaration mentioned and the Said Defendants in mercy & etc. But this Judgment may be discharged by the payment of fifty dollars with interest from the 7th day of September 1801 til paid and his costs by him about his suit in that case to be appended. Albemarle Co., VA Court Order Book 1803-1804, p. 116

4 Jul 1803
On the motion of Peter Johnson assignee of Joice Shiflett by his attorney for an award against Thomas C. Fletcher on his bond given for the forth coming and delivery of property taken by virtue of an execution issued upon a Judgment of this Court the said Defendant by his attorney acknowledged legal notice of this motion and agreed that Judgment shall be entered up against him for the debt in the bond mentioned. Wherefore it is considered by the Court that the Plaintiffs recover against him one hundred and Six dollars and Six cents the debt in this suit mentioned But this Judgment may be discharged by the payment of fifty three dollars 43 cents with interest from the 16th day of June 1803 til paid and his costs by him about his case in that behalf expended. Albemarle Co., VA Court Order Book 1803-1804, p. 159

10 Nov 1803
On the motion of Lewis Shiflett Judah Wade and Claudius Buster Jr. witnesses in behald of Goodman and Shiflett [Joice] it is ordered that the said Goodman pay them one dollar and six cents each for their attendance two days according to law. Albemarle Co., VA Court Order Book 1803-1804, p. 259

ALBEMARLE CO., VA, OVERSEERS OF THE POOR BOOK (formerly St. Ann's Parish Vestry book)
This book was turned over to the county after the Vestry system was terminated at the end of 1785, and The Overseers of the Poor replaced the work of the St. Ann's Vestry and the Fredericksville Vestry of the Established Church. This book covers the time period 1786-1807. Payments were made by the county to people who were in need of assistance. Probably these were for items that they needed to buy and could not make.] [OPB]

17 Sep 1805 Henry Williamson for Joice Shiflet $ 30.00

7 May 1806
On the motion of Joice Shiflett, John McCary & Elizabeth Boothe by their attorney on a declaration of an Injunction obtained against them by Joseph Goodman, Augustus Goodman, James Carter and William Harris in this Court. The parties being fully heard on the Bill and answers by their Council. It is ordered by the Court that the Inquistion obtained by the said Joseph Goodman, Augustus Goodman, James Carter & William Harris to Stay money in the hands of the said Defendants belonging to the said Defendant Joice Shiflett be disolved as to all the Defendants except James Earley. Albemarle Co., VA Court Order Book 1806, p. 142

16 Sep 1806 OPB Henry Thompson for Joice Shiflet $ 30.00
6 Oct 1807 OPB David I. Sevrn for support Joice Shiflett $ 20.00

27 Oct 1807
The Shiflett heirs plat, 220.5 acres.

We the undersigned heirs at law of John Shiflett decd do hereby assign all our right title and interest in the above described land to Lewis Shiflett for value received & we do authorize the Register of the land office to issue a patent to him in his own name for the said land, granted upon the platt & certificate of survey now lodged in the Register Office. Witness our hands & seals the 27 day of October 1807.

In the presence of
R. C. Clayton )	Joel Shiflett seal Mary Cox seal
Garland Ballard )	Saley Shiflett seal Joice Shiflet seal
Anthony Giaminy )	Bland Ballard seal
Roland Horsley )	fracus Ballard seal
Thomas Kindred )	Martin (his x mark) Mooney seal
Jos Burton to E. B. )	Patty Mooney seal Elizabeth (her x mark) Boothe seal

[On the back of the above document were the following entries]
Copy Plat The heirs of John Shiflet decd. 220 1/2 acres Albemarle 478 Examined
Nov. 3rd 1807 ordered to be certified that the within named persons are the heirs of John Shoflett decd.

6 February 1809 Proved as to all the parties except Sally Shiflett & ordered to be recorded & certified to the Register of the Land office. At A court continued & held for Albemarle County the 3rd day of November 1807. It is ordered by the court that the within named persons are the heirs of John Shiflett deceased.
John Nicholas C. C.

At a Court held for Albemarle County the 6th February 1809.
The within relinquishment and plat here to Annexed Was produced into Court and proved by the oaths of Garland Ballard Thomas Kindred and Roland Horseley as to all the parties except as to sally Shiflett and ordered to be Recorded & Certified to the Register of Land office. Teste John Nicholas C. C.

6 Feb 1809
Albemarle Court The within plat and charts were produced in court and proved by the oaths of Garland Ballard and Roland Horsley as to all the parties except as to Sally Shiflett and ordered to be recorded. Albemarle Co., VA, Deed Bk 16, p. 478-9

6 Feb 1809
A Deed of Release from Joel Shiflett, Sally Shiflett, Bland Ballard, Frances Ballard, Martin Mooney, Patty Mooney, Elizabeth Boothe, Mary Cox and Joice Shiflett heirs at law of John Shiflett deceased to Lewis Shiflett was produced into Court and proved by the oaths of Garland Ballard Thomas Kindred and Roland Horsley as to all the parties except Lewis Shiflett and ordered to be recorded and Certified to the Register of the Land office. Albemarle Co., VA, Court Order Book 1808-1810, p. 150

23 May 1809
Charlottesville Albemarle County. This is to certify thqt there is no Caveat now depending in the Circuit Court in the name of Lewis Shiflett against the heirs of John Shiflett deceased. Given under my hand this 23rd day of May 1809.
John Carr C. C. A. C.

23 May 1809
Albemarle County Court Office. This is to certify that there is no caveat now depending in the County court in the name of Lewis Shiflett against the heirs of John Shiflett deceased. Given under my hand this 23rd day of May 1809.
John Nicholas Clk. A. C.

18 Jun 1809
Albemarle County 220 1/2a. On the waters of Ivy Creek and Meadow Creek.
Virginia Land Office Grants Vol. 58, 1809, p. 164-6
[The copy below is an exact copy made from a photocopy of the grant in the grant file of John Shiflett decd. in the Archives of Virginia, not from the copy in the grants ledger.]
Margin Note: Lewis Shifflett 220 1/2 acres, Albemarle, Ex'd. and del'd, the proprietor, 24th Augt. 1809

John Tyler Esquire Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting. Know Ye that by virtue of a Land Office Treasury Warrant Number nine thousand and eleven issued the twenty first of November one thousand seven hundred and eighty one there is granted by the said Commonwealth unto Lewis Shifflett assignee of Joel Shifflet, Sally Shifflet, Bland Ballard, Fracus (sic) Ballard, Martin Moony, Patty Moony, Elizabeth Booth, Mary Cox and Joice Shifflet, heirs and legal representatives of John Shifflet Decd. A certain tract or parcel of land, containing Two Hundred and twenty acres and an half, by survey bearing date the fifteenth of December, one thousand seven hundred & ninety four, lying and being in the county of Albermarle, on the waters of Ivy creek and meadow creek, and bounded as follweth to wit: Beginning at a small hickory corner to Thomas Burton, thence with his line, north four degrees east sixty five and a half poles to white oak pointers, thence with Susanna Phillips's line, south eighty eight degrees west eighty six poles to white oak pointers, thence with Richard Burches line, south twenty one degrees west eighteen poles to a branch, sixty six poles a branch, one hundred and forty one poles a branch, one hundred and ninety two poles a branch, all running into Ivy Creek, in all two hundred and seventy poles to white oak pointers, thence with David Wades lines South thirty degrees east twenty two poles to a red oak, gum and hickory pointers, north eighty five and a half degrees east seventy four poles to two pines, then on George Booth's lines north forty degrees east one hundred and twenty seven poles to a branch of meadow creek, one hundred and eighty six poles to a pine, north five and a half degrees east fifty seven poles to a pine and oak pointers, and thence with Thomas Burton's lines, north eighty two and a half degrees west, thirty three and a half poles to the beginning, with its apputenances. To Have and to Hold the said tract, or parcel of land with its appurtenances to the said Lewis Shifflet and his heirs for ever.

In Witness Whereof the said John Tyler Esquire Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, hath hereunto set his hand and caused the lesser Seal of the said Commonwealth to be affixed at Richmond on the eighteenth day of June in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and nine and of the Commonwealth the thirty third.

Jno. Tyler

7 May 1810
William Goodman is appointed Surveyor of the road that runs by the Barracks to William Michies from John Shifletts Old place to the river - - -. Albemarle Co., VA, Order Book 1810 - 1811, p. 81

Land Office Plats and Certificates Box 158

John Shiflett packet filed in the Land Office. "Mr. Johnson, These records usually contain only the survey (plat) and sometimes the Land Office Treasury Warrant. You got lucky with a file with more info." Note from Conley Edwards, Archivist of Virginia Photocopies made by The Library of Virginia [For details of the below documents see the Chronology above.]

Item - packet wrapper, on outside - Lewis Shifflett assee / 220 1/2 acres / Recd. 22d January 1795 / Grant issued 18th June 1809

Item - 7 Sep 1794 handwritten copy of the will of John Shiflett which was filed in October Court 1794

Item - 11 Dec 1794 Letters of administration granted to Joice Shiflett on the estate of John Shiflett decd.

Item - 15 Dec 1794 Surveyor's plat of 220 1/2 acres surveyed for the heirs of John Shiflett decd., assee of Thomas Walker who was assee of Alexander Stewart. Caveated by Lewis Shifflet 20 July 1795. Grant to issue agreeably to the assignment when the Cert. of the dismissal of the Caveat is filed. Tax on assignment 31 Mar 1809, Rd. Book 51, p. 51.

Item - 3 Nov 1807 Court order with plat attached of 220 1/2 acres containing a list of all the heirs of John Shiflett decd and their signatures to the relinquishment of their rights, title and interest. This was filed in Albemarle Court 6 Feb 1809 and certified to filed in the Register of the Land Office.

Item - 23 May 1809 Certificate from the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Albemarle Co. that there was "no caviat now depending in the Circuit Court of this County in the name of Lewis Shiflett against the heirs of John Shiflett deceased."
John Carr C. C. A. C.

Item - 23 May 1809 Certificate from the Clerk of the County Court of Albemarle stating "there is no caviat now depending in the County Court aforesaid in the name of Lewis Shiflett against the heirs of John Shiflett deceased." John Nicholas Clk. A. C.

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