On 16 February 1730/31, in a suit brought by Thomas Burk and Ann his wife against James Coghill and Ann his wife, administratrix of Andrew Hardee deceased, the defendants were given until the next court to file their answer. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 8, page 124.]

On 17 March 1730, Thomas Burk and Ann his wife, complainants, appeared in Essex County Chancery Court against James Coghill and Ann his wife, administratrix of the goods, chattels, rights and credits of Andrew Hardy deceased. James and Ann failed to file their answer and were fined five shillings to be paid to the complainants. [Essex County, Virginia, Order Book 8, page 137.]