General Notes

James was a farmer and miller by trade. He served as Constable in the militia in 1767.

A transcription of his will
James Young, Augusta Co., VA, Bk. 9, pg. 418, Nov. 18, 1804, proved Dec. 24,
1804
Son Wm. land on Naked Creek
Son Robert (had a son John)
Son James
Son Thomas
Dau. Peggy
Dau. Margaret
Dau. Jean Allison
Dau. Elenbeth (Elizabeth?) Garvin
Dau. Mary Brown.
Dau. Agnes Graham
Son Andrew
Grandson John, son to son Robert

It should be noted that there was more than one James Young in Augusta Co., VA at the time. In the Merchant records one is listed of the Forks (1768), one of Botetourt (1771). Some of the following records from Chalkley as forwarded by Sharon Jebavey might apply to one of the others instead of this James. Starred entries are ones I believe belong to this James.

1759 page 35, James Young, son of John is listed in the merchant's records.

May 20, 1762
(229) Robert Young, aged 18, orphan of Robert Young, chose James Young his guardian

May 24, 1762
.(253) Liquors rated. James Young, a juror impanneled, failed to answer when called; fined and suit continued. Alexr. McClenachan, Thos. Crow, Joseph Bell, George Francisco, disturbed the Court by playing at ball, and are fined.

1764--January 6, William Black; February 17, James Kerr; February 25, Robert Lusk; January 27, James Fowler; March 8, William Hides; March 20, Christopher Any; March 21, William Givens; May 16, James Young;

Aug 21, 1764
(69) William and Hugh Young, orphans of Robert Young, choose James Young their guardian, and James is appointed guardian of Joseph Young, another of the orphans.

Page 385.--1765: Processioned by Collier and McCampbell, viz: For William McCamey, for Jno. Beatty (Samuel Norrad present), for Solomon Whitley, for Wm. Gilmore, for Robt. Erwin, for Jno. McKee, for Andw. McCampbell, for Henry Kirkham, for Edward Fairies, for James Campbell, for Alex. Deal, for John Gilmore, for Moses Cunningham for Robt. Hamilton, for James McCalster, for Hugh Cunningham, for George McConne; for Wm. Moore, Michael Kirkham present; for James Young

1767--Constables: Fras Graham, Jno. Griffith, Jos. Dennis, Thos. Cartmil, Solomon Carpenter, Wm. Jemmison, Jno. Clark, Charles Campbell, Wm. McMullen, Wm. Paxton, Hugh Hicklin, James Young.

Nov 17, 1767
(341) Alexr. Dale appointed Constable, vice James Young. Joseph Bell appointed surveyor of highway from James Lessley's to fork of road leading to Staunton, vice Archd. Hamilton.

Mar 1769
Patrick Denny vs. George Gibson.--Trespass, 1767. James Young, Thos. McAllister, John McAllister, James Dillen, Richard McGee--witnesses.

Mar 1771
Henry Lang vs. James Young.--Chancery. Writ dated 28th August, 1768. Joseph Lang, father of Henry, many years ago purchased a tract of land from George Robinson, who was to take out patent in Joseph's name, but it was actually issued in name of Samuel Lang, deceased, brother of Henry, for half the tract. Samuel was of very poor intellect and quite an idiot. Joseph died and left will dated 11th September, 1757, wherein he gave a part of his land "The Welch Cabin" unto Samuel. James Young persuaded Samuel to convey his land to him, in consideration that James paid him in victuals, &c. Bill to set aside conveyance.

Oct 21, 1778
(365) James Young recommended as Second Lieutenant in Capt. John Young's Company.

May 1779
James Hettly vs. William Young, Sr.--Writ, 25th February, 1775. Defendant is oldest of the name of Young and lives near Long Glade.

Bond by William Young, of Cecil County, Province of Maryland, to James Hettly, of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, dated 29th April, 1756, assigned to James Young, 28th February, 1775.

Page 231.--10th August, 1775. Isaac White's will--To wife, Jane, mare bought of Lewis Baker; to sons, viz: David, Isaac, James and Gordon White, if any of them die in infancy; to daughters, Jane, Isabella, Margret, if any die infants; son, Gordon, and daughters, Isabella and Margret, b