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1727- Court - Chowan Precinct - Collo. John Worley brought suit against estate of Tunis Vangelder for not paying a debt Worley was owed.

1727- Court - Chowan Precinct - John Worley - Edmond Porter, of Chowan Precinct, "moved by the Devill, made Seditious Speeches and menacing behavior", shook his fist at the governor, Sir Richard Everard, and called him a worthless fellow, threatened a revolt and defamed John Worley, Foreman of the Grand Jury.

1727- Court - Chowan Precinct - John Worley - A John Miles of Edenton was charged with armed robbery of 2 gallons of rum valued at 10 shillings. Pleaded guilty but could only pay 12 pence. John Worley came into court and paid the costs due as well as promising to pay 15 pounds Miles owed to provide "meat, drink, lodging, and apparel" for 3 years. Miles agreed to serve Worley for the 3 years.

1727- Court - Edenton - John Worley - The court presented an indictment against John Worley and his son Joshua for an "assault made by them on the body of Capt. Thomas Bell."

1727- Court - Edenton - John Worley - The Attorney General came to prosecute the case against Worley and son. The Worley's were absent. Writt of Alias Capias.

1727- Court - Edenton - Joshua Worley, son of John Worley who, along with his father, was sued by Thomas Bell for assault.

1727- Patent - Bertie - John Worley - Lords Proprietors to Robert Forster.

1728- Court - Edenton - John Worley and son Joshua paid costs for assault and were discharged along with others whose cases had "layne before the Genl. Court for a considerable time".