"6 Feb 1776. Halfpenny to Serve. Ordered that John Halfpenny do serve his Master Isaac Zane twelve Weeks for runaway time and expences taking him up."
"6 Feb 1776. Halfpenny to Serve. John Halfpenny came into Court and agreed to serve his Master Isaac Zane Six Months for Willfully killing a valuable horse belonging to his said Master." (1)
Runaway
(1) Frederick County, Virginia Order Book 16:405, FHL US/CAN Film 31423.