Bertie Co, NC Court Minutes:
COLSON, John:
Aug 1732- Appointed constable for ensuing year
Aug 1732- Inhabitants, including "COALSON" approved to have bridge built over Mehrrin R at Worrell's Landing
Nov 1732- COLSON appointed overseer of road clearing from Potakay Bridge to Scotts Landing
Feb 1733- COLSON called to court to explain why road wasn't cleared. Arguments, Discharged from duties. Pay court 7 pounds, 6 shillings.
04 Jul 1771, James COULSON appointed to Grand Jury
10 Jul 1772, James COULSON proved Bill of Sale from Edmund Price to William Jones for negro slaves.
03 Jan 1780, James COLSON vs. James Fallon, damages for the plaintif in amount of 169 pds, 13 shillings.
05 Jan 1781, James COLSON appointed Surveyor of County, 2,000 pd bond with Thomas Jones and John Ashe, Esqrs.
05 Apr 1784, James COLSON, to Benjamin Smith deed proved by Samuel Swann, Esqr.
08 July 1784, Estate of James COLSON, dec'd - Will proved by Benjamin Smith.