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Drawer X - Individuals - Fairfax Circuit Court DRAWER X - INDIVIDUALS - FAIRFAX CIRCUIT COURT LAST NAME FIRST NAME Column3LAST NAME(2) FIRST NAME(2) TYPE OF DOCUMENT Slaves NOTES Box No. FOLDER NO. MONTH YEAR Abner Dolly from West John Lease 12 X-I-1149 September 1798 Abner John from West John Lease 12 X-I-1149 September 1798 Adam Robert from Gooding Jacob Assignment share of watermill 5 X-I-0389 May 1773 Adam Robert from Gooding Jacob Deed 5 X-I-0390 May 1773 Vault Flat File Adam Robert from Hite Frances Deed filed in DB M1:175 Drawer 8 X-I-OS-0167 January 1769 Vault Flat File Adam Robert from Hite Jacob Deed filed in DB M1:175 Drawer 8 X-I-OS-0167 January 1769 Adams: assignee of David Adams Benjamin vs. Noland Philip Summons Dunbar 1 X-I-0001 August 1746 Wiley trustee for Adams; filed Vault Flat File Adams Edward to Deneale George, Jr. Deed in DB D2:377 Drawer 9 X-I-OS-0174 November 1803 Includes private examination of Delilah; lot 83 of town of Vault Flat File Adams Francis from Newman Delilah Deed Centreville Drawer 5 X-I-OS-0084 November 1808 Includes private examination of Delilah; lot 83 of town of Vault Flat File Adams Francis from Newman Richard Deed Centreville Drawer 5 X-I-OS-0084 November 1808 Adams Gabriel Will X filed in WB U1:242 1 X-I-0002 December 1844 Adams Gabriel Estate Account X filed in WB U1:252, 254 1 X-I-0003 January 1845 Vault Flat File Adams Gabriel Estate Account X filed in WB W1:368 Drawer 8 X-I-OS-0155 May 1853 Adams John Estate Account X filed in WB W1:324 1 X-I-0004 July 1852 Adams John from Young Alexander Lease 13 X-I-1199 January 1804 Adams Robert ads. Graffort Thomas Summonses 5 X-I-0401 November 1755 Adams Samuel Estate Account X filed in WB U1:279, 281 1 X-I-0005 June 1845 To make title for acre of land for use as a Methodist Adams Samuel from Minor George Bond Preaching House 8 X-I-0756 March 1785 Vault Flat File Adams Silvester from Bolling Gerrard Lease filed in DB G1:135 Drawer 8 X-I-OS-0158 March 1767 Adams West from Trammell Gerrard Deed 11 X-I-1076 November 1819 Recorded in COB 1768:67; Adams William Sheriff's Commission filed in DB H1:137 1 X-I-0006 November 1768 Recorded in COB 1768:67; Adams William Sheriff's Bonds filed in DB H1:138, 139 1 X-I-0007 November 1768 To make title for acre of land for use as a Methodist Adams William from Minor George Bond Preaching House 8 X-I-0756 March 1785 Addison Susanna and Harris John Alexander Marriage Bond security: John Addison 5 X-I-0457 December 1788 Alexander Charles and Alexander Robert Partition filed in DB G1:324 1 X-I-0008 October 1766 John Meals: administrator of John Chambers; filed in DB Vault Flat File Alexander Charles from Chambers John Bill of Sale X L1:292 Drawer 4 X-I-OS-0074 May 1774 John Meals: administrator of John Chambers; filed in DB Vault Flat File Alexander Charles from Meals John Bill of Sale X L1:292 Drawer 4 X-I-OS-0074 May 1774 In trust for Maria E. T. Alexander and Martha H. S. Alexander Eliza Ann to Chapman Pearson Trust Alexander; filed in DB J3:278 1 X-I-0015 June 1845 Alexander Garrard vs. Jewel William Attachment Debt 1 X-I-0009 March 1754 Drawer X - Individuals 1 4/19/2019 DRAWER X - INDIVIDUALS - FAIRFAX CIRCUIT COURT LAST NAME FIRST NAME Column3LAST NAME(2) FIRST NAME(2) TYPE OF DOCUMENT Slaves NOTES Box No. FOLDER NO. MONTH YEAR Clerk's copy, early 20th Alexander Garrard Will X Century; filed in WB B1:327 1 X-I-0010 May 1762 Summons for Townshend Dade, Moses Ball, George Ball, Alexander Garrard vs. Robertson James Summons Robert Mills, Joshua Earpe 1 X-I-0012 June 1748 Alexander Gerrard vs. Mercer John Notice and Summons 1 X-I-0011 March 1749 Vault Flat File Alexander John to Cannon John Deed filed in DB M1:137 Drawer 2 X-I-OS-0004 December 1774 Receipt for marriage bond payable to Mary (Alexander) Alexander John, Jr. and Hardin William Certificate Hardin; filed in DB H1:238 1 X-I-0013 July 1769 Land sold as result of court case Alexander vs. Daniel Vault Flat File Alexander Richard B. from Moore Alexander Deed Somers; filed in DB U2:133 Drawer 4 X-I-OS-0078 January 1823 Land sold as result of court case Alexander vs. Daniel Vault Flat File Alexander Richard B. from Newton Augustine Deed Somers; filed in DB U2:133 Drawer 4 X-I-OS-0078 January 1823 Alexander Robert and Alexander Charles Partition filed in DB G1:324 1 X-I-0008 October 1766 Copy, early 20th Century; filed Alexander Robert Will X in WB F1:219 1 X-I-0014 February 1793 In trust for Maria E. T. Alexander and Martha H. S. Alexander Robert to Chapman Pearson Trust Alexander; filed in DB J3:278 1 X-I-0015 June 1845 Alexander Robert from Greenfield Marianne Truman Deed 5 X-I-0409 August 1798 petitions, summons, promissory Alexander Robert ads. Lynn Adam Court Papers notes 8 X-I-0685 February 1800 Alexander Walter from Greenfield Marianne Truman Deed 5 X-I-0409 August 1798 Trustees: George William Fairfax and William Ramsay; Alexandria Town Lot 14; filed in Alexandria Trustees to West Hugh Deed DB C1:354 1 X-I-0016 August 1752 Alexandria Town Lot 88; filed in Vault Flat File Alexandria Trustees to Watson Joseph Deed DB H1:1 Drawer 4 X-I-OS-0082 March 1768 Trisler: trustee for Peter C. Alexandria Water Company vs. Trisler Lewis Court Papers Trisler; Rule and Award 1 X-I-0017 March 1854 Inventory and Alfred Aaron E. Appraisement filed in WB C2:323 1 X-I-0017 March 1875 Allen Carrol ads. Commonwealth of Virginia Court Papers Warrant and Recognizance 3 X-I-0197 July 1813 Allen James Estate Account filed in WB X1:52 1 X-I-0018 October 1853 Allen John and Jacobs Sarah Marriage Bond 1 X-I-0019 September 1788 Manumitted in will of Richard Allen John Manumission X M. Scott 1 X-I-0020 January 1859 Allen Mitchell ads. Commonwealth of Virginia Court Papers Warrant and Recognizance 3 X-I-0197 July 1813 Allen Nancy Estate Account filed in WB Z1:253, 254 1 X-I-0021 March 1860 Allen Thomas Estate Account filed in WB Z1:255 1 X-I-0022 March 1860 Sureties: James M. Hally, M. M. Jamisson, Henry Taylor and James H. Simpson; filed in DB Allen William Constable's Bond J3:294 1 X-I-0023 June 1845 Drawer X - Individuals 2 4/19/2019 DRAWER X - INDIVIDUALS - FAIRFAX CIRCUIT COURT LAST NAME FIRST NAME Column3LAST NAME(2) FIRST NAME(2) TYPE OF DOCUMENT Slaves NOTES Box No. FOLDER NO. MONTH YEAR List of subscribers to Centreville Jockeys Club; treasurer's account (Allen); interrogatories, depositions, Allen William T. ads. Newby James N. P. Court Papers summons, bill of complaint 9 X-I-0796 1841 Allison Ann and Hall Jacob Marriage Bond security: John Allison 5 X-I-0430 September 1788 Allison Bryan ads. Harrison Thomas Petition Debt 6 X-I-0462 October 1756 Allison Eliza to Catts Samuel Deed filed in DB Z2:89 1 X-I-0024 May 1830 Allison Gordon to Catts Samuel Deed filed in DB Z2:89 1 X-I-0024 May 1830 Allison James Gordon ads. Triplett Ann L. Court Papers Plea of Covenant 12 X-I-1079 June 1844 Allison John and McCrea Rebecca Marriage Bond 1 X-I-0025 April 1788 Vault Flat File Allison John Estate Account X filed in WB U1:318 Drawer 2 X-I-OS-0005 November 1845 Allison Robert ads. Triplett Ann L. Court Papers Plea of Covenant 12 X-I-1079 June 1844 Allison Thomson Certificate Qualified as Ensigns 7 X-I-0615 May 1814 Petition for attachment, attachment and letters; J. W. Anderson trading as Accotink Anderson J. W. ads. Yanakas Costas Court Papers Garage 13 X-I-1198 December 1931 Anderson James from Hamersley Henry C. Trust In trust for James S. Scott 5 X-I-0438 July 1815 Anderson John Will filed in WB C2:477 1 X-I-0026 September 1877 Anderson John from Fairfax Bryan Lease filed in DB F1:191 4 X-I-0299 October 1764 Dower Rights; filed in DB Archer Ann from Stump Cassandra Release Z2:187 11 X-I-1034 September 1830 Vault Flat File Archer Ann from Stump Cassandra Release of Dower Drawer 6 X-I-OS-0127 January 1817 Vault Flat File Archer John from Stump Cassandra Release of Dower Drawer 6 X-I-OS-0127 January 1817 Based on premise that Armes was underage and couldn't Armes George Augustus ads. Malone Frank M. Court Papers legally sign a promissory note 8 X-I-0693 1866 Motion upon a forthcoming Armstrong James ads. Commonwealth of Virginia FiFa bond 3 X-I-0189 June 1817 Arrington Emma List of Heirs Husband: Charles H. Arrington 1 X-I-0027 August 1927 Arrowsmith Thomas Affidavit In case: Van Duyn vs. Staats 1 X-I-0028 April 1812 In support and against continuing Arundle's liquor Arundle Charles A. Petition license 1 X-I-0029 May 1845 Arundel altered marriage record to fraudulently receive pension as mother's Arundle Charles A.
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