Apr 1780 Nash Co Court: Jeremiah Deens appointed road overseer; Willis Deens listed among road hands

Petit Jurors Jas Arrington, Green Bell, Henry Beckwith, Benja Atkins, Saml Carter, Francis Parker, Thos Morris, Henry Peed, Thos Beckwith, David Ballard, Benja Smith, Jos Arrington. Jeremiah Deens is appt overseer in the Room of Richd Deens and that the following hands work under Him (to Wit) Daniel Taylor, James Moore, William Linsey, David Ballard. Drury Savage, Kinchin Savage, Solomon Joyner, Charles Brown, Jethro Bass, Willis Deens, James Griffin, Joseph Parrott and Phillip Sikes & that He keep the same in Repair according to law. [32]