The following documents are excerpts from records transcribed originally from Richmond County, NC Estate Records 1772-1933 (Hardy-Meekins) Book II (Index-NOPQRS). These same records can be found in the book, "Our Native Heath-Richmond County, North Carolina 1779-1899," on pages 6, 14, 22, and 31. This first entry shows and interesting case involving the loss of a horse. It's value to this genealogy research are the names mentioned, particularly Captain (John) Speed and Claudius Pegues who were related by marriage. SOURCE: Our Native Heath-Richmond County, North Carolina 1779-1899; by Myrtle Bridges; Myrtle's Genealogy Page

This second case below dated 1799 July 22, is significant for the names associated with it. John Speed is noted as the bondsman for Colin Campbell. SOURCE: Our Native Heath-Richmond County, North Carolina 1779-1899; by Myrtle Bridges; Myrtle's Genealogy Page

This third case below dated 1804 March 13, shows that John Speed must have served for a short time as Justice of the Peace. SOURCE: Our Native Heath-Richmond County, North Carolina 1779-1899; by Myrtle Bridges; Myrtle's Genealogy Page

This fourth case below dated 1808 September Term, is interesting because it involves a number of gentlemen who have apparently petitioned the court to be removed from their bonds as Securities for guardianship of Elizabeth Speed's children who are descendants of Colonel John Speed. The issue appears to involve some question regarding the conduct of Colonel Speed's widow, Elizabeth Speed. SOURCE: Our Native Heath-Richmond County, North Carolina 1779-1899; by Myrtle Bridges; Myrtle's Genealogy Page