“First Settlement—Big Grove
Coming of the squatters—Runnel Fielder first permanent dweller—the site of his home—William Tompkins—Elias Kirby—John Light—John Brownfield—Thomas Rowland—Robert and Joshua Trickle—Lackland Howard—Sarah Coe—Jacob Heater—Matthias Rhinehart—James Clements—John S. Beasley—Matthew and Isaac Busey—Col. M. W. Busey—William T. Webber—Nicholas Smith—Samuel Brumley—John Truman—Asahel Bruer—S. G. Brickley—Stephen Boyd—Elias Stamey—Pathetic Story of the Isham Cook family—Town of Lancaster—Town of Byron.”321, pg 664

“The year 1830 also brought to the settlement Nicholas Smith and his son Jacob, who, the same year, entered considerable land in Sections 9 and 15, east of Urbana, the most of which is still held by the children of the latter. Jacob Smith died in 1854.”321, pg 669

“...Neither Nicholas Smith, the father of Jacob; William Boyd, the father of Stephen; David Shepherd, the father of Paris; nor John Brownfield, the father of John, who was one of the early Probate Justices of the county, survived their residence here ten years; but, without reaching what is now recognized as a great age, succumbed to the noisome pestilence...”321, pg 691 [Nicholas died in Shelby County, Kentucky in 1854]

“(1) “Fountain J. Busey relates that one of their neighbors by the name of Smith, whether Nicholas or his son, Jacob, is not indicated, had a hand-mill which sometimes accommodated the family of his father; also that the pioneer, Runnel Fielder, had what was known as a “band mill,” which he says was the first in the county, which is quite probable. the description of this mill would justify the conclusion that it had some kind of gearing which would operate it more rapidly than the usual family mill.”—Matthews & McLean’s Early Pioneers of Champaign County, page 99.”321, pg 696

“Within the next few years the settlers increased in numbers rapidly, and the names of the Brownfields, Webbers, Trumans, Robertsons, Isham Cook, James T. Roe—also a son-in-law of Isaac Busey—Alexander Holbrook, Nicholas Smith, Charles Busey, and many others from the State of Kentucky, with Martin Rinehart, Anderson Rice, Charles Woodward, John Moss, and Elias Stamey from other States, were added to the settlement...”321, pg 713

“...Fever and ague, chills and fever, dysentery, flux and typhoid fever, not to speak of milk-sickness, annually made their requisitions upon the pioneers, and their drafts were promptly honored. Isaac Busey lost his wife within five years from coming here; William T. Webber, Nicholas Smith, Isham Cook, Thomas Rowland, Charles Busey, the wife of T. R. Webber, Col. M. W. Busey, and many others, early fell before the destroyer, and failed to realize their high hopes for the future of this country, as we have been permitted to do...”321, pg 716 [Nicholas died in Shelby County Kentucky in 1854]

“Nicholas Smith came to America from Scotland in 1772. [Note: Death record from Shelby County, Kentucky indicates he was born in 1772, so must have arrived earlier.] He was eight (8) years old. He stowed away in a boat bringing Hessians. His brother Jacob was with him, five years older. He remembered the boat had no lights - landed in Philadelphia. He (Nicholas) married Elizabeth Celene Potts. She was born March 17, 1784 - married 1804 (who) died 1854.” “Jacob Smith, who married Margaret Beatty, moved to Urbana, Illinois - homesteaded 640 acres at $1.25 in October 16, 1833. Grant signed by Andrew Jackson.”332, Research by Jane Gill Lawrence

“Simon Smith and his family, which included Nicholas, 8 and a brother Jacob, 13, came over on an emigrant boat as stowaways during the war time of Frederick the Great of Prussia [Celia’s note: ca 1778, so it was more likely about 1780 which would coincide with Nicholas’ stated age of 8]. Jacob remembered that the boat had no lights. They landed in America in 1772 [Note: Death record from Shelby County, Kentucky indicates he was born in 1772, so must have arrived earlier.] at Philadelphia. Nicholas married Elizabeth Celene Potts, Feb. 15, 1804. She was born March 17, 1784. Nicholas and Elizabeth are buried just across the line on the Tom Smith farm. Nicholas willed Berry, an old colored servant who helped raise all the Smiths, to his wife. Berry was not to work in the fields any more and was finally buried in the white folks graveyard. Nicholas came down to Kentucky through Pennsylvania and settled at Shelbyville, Kentucky. Cousin Tom Smith is on the original farm which was deeded to Nicholas Smith from Simon Smith in 1785. Cousin Tom has the original deed.”333

Land Grant Certificate No. 2832, dated 16 September, 1831 - 80 acres

Land Grant Certificate No. 7633, dated 1 November, 1839 - 40 acres

Land Grant Certificate No. 7916, dated 1 November, 1839 - 80 acres

Know all men by these presents that I Nicholas Smith of the County of Shelby and State of Kentucky do ordain establish this to be my last will and testament viz. that after the payment of my just debts Burial expenses etc. it is my will in case that my beloved wife Elizabeth should be the longest liver that she shall retain possession and enjoy all the benefit of the house and farm in which we now live including the entire tract of land attached thereunto also my negro man Berry during the remainder of her natural life together with as much stock furniture and farming utensil as will enable her to keep house comfortably and it is my will that my tract of land known as the Benson tract together with all the residue of my property both real and personal shall be sold except so much as is reserved for the use of my beloved wife Elizabeth and that at her death that also and the proceeds of the whole together with what money I have in possession or may by due it shall be divided as hereinafter directed to each of my “seven” [handwritten in margin - x8] Children or their heirs to wit Jacob Smith, Margarett Graham, Abraham Smith, Eliza Bondurant, Kezia Connelly, Sarah Frances Perry, daughter of my beloved daughter Catharine deceased and should she die before marries or attains the age of twenty-one her portion shall be equally divided amongst the rest of my children herein named.

William Smith and Elizabeth Smith an equal portion of my estate and to my daughter Nancy Smith an equal portion with my other children and two hundred dollars beside in addition. And it is also my desire that in making the apportionment among the several Children or their heirs that reference be had to the following schedule of amounts of money and property together which I have delivered to each of the following Children: To Jacob Smith two hundred and ten dollars To Margarett Graham one hundred and seventy dollars To Eliza Bondurant five hundred and sixty dollars To Kezia Connelly five hundred and eighty five dollars. And it is also my desire that Abraham Smith my son and Baker S. Graham my son-in-law be(?) and they are hereby appointed executors of this my last will and testament and that they or the Court may have no misunderstand of my intentions it is my express desire that my “eight” children and my grandchild is shall all share equal in my Estate both real and personal with the exceptions that are herein above specified as to Nancy. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of

J. A. Magill This 19th day of July 1850
A. Cassidy his
Geo. W. Johnson Nicholas X Smith
James B. Barnett mark
Joseph Cline
Allen Barnett

Kentucky Shelby County Sct October Term 1854

A writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Nicholas Smith dec’d was forwarded to the Court and proven by the oaths of James B. Barnett and Allen Barnett two of the subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.

Att Hector A. Chines Clerk
Shelby County Court
334

1810 Federal Census - Shelby County, Kentucky

1 male under 10
1 male 10-15
1 male 26-44
2 females under 10
1 female 16-25

1820 Federal Census - Shelby County, Kentucky

3 males 10-15
1 male over 45
3 females under 10
3 female 110-15
1 female 26-45
1 female over 45

1830 Federal Census - Shelby County, Kentucky

1 male 5-10
1 male 15-20
2 males 20-30
1 male 60-70
1 female under 5
1 female 5-10
2 females 10-15
1 female 15-20
1 female 20-30
1 female 40-50
1 male slave 10-24
1 female slave 10-24

1840 Federal Census - Shelby County, Kentucky

1 male 15-20
1 male 20-30
1 male 70-80
1 female 10-15
2 females 15-20
1 female 20-30
1 female 50-60
1 male slave 24-35

1850 Federal Census - District 1, Shelby County, Kentucky

-N. Smith, Head, age 68 - farmer
-E. Smith, Wife, age 60
-A. Smith, son, age 35 - farmer
-W. Smith, son, age 24
-N. Smith, daughter, age 30
-E. C. Smith, daughter, age 21
-W. Spalding, age 28, male - none

Nicholas Smith, Jefferson County, 7/17/1789 - listed in the 1790 Kentucky Census Reconstructed

pg. 91
We the undersigned appraisers appointed by the Shelby County Court at its October Term 1854 for the purpose of appraising the Slaves and personal estate of Nicholas Smith dec'd being first sworn proceeded on the 30th day of Oct. 1854 to make the following appraisement and Inventory, viz.




One negro man named Berry deceased





One lot of old iron
$0.25

One auger and pincher
$0.50


$0.75



pg. 92
Amount Brought Forward
$0.75

One pair small spreaders
$0.75

Two sickels 10 c one Leg chain $2.50
$2.60

One fifth chain
$1.50

One lot of single trees Iron wedges & Bull tongues
$1.25

One pair spreaders and lot of hoes
$1.50

One Rounder plow and 2 old cases
$1.60

One skillet
$0.50

One pot and frying pan
$0.50

One lot of pot metal and Brass Kittle
$5.00

One Brass Kittle
$2.50

One shovel and fork
$0.35

One Bealt___
$2.00

8 Windsor chairs
$3.00

5 Do Do
$1.25

4 Split bottom chairs
$1.00

One clock
$1.00

One Bureau
$3.00

One dining table & Small Stand table
$3.50

One Bureau
$5.00

And irons and Small mirror
$1.00

One other small mirror
$0.25

One pair and irons & Tongs
$0.75

One dining table
$3.00

One stock whip
$0.50

One shot gun
$5.00

One Rifle gun
$5.00

One cupboard
$5.00

One Lot of plates and stout(?) glasses
$0.60

One large bowl and dish
$1.00

Teapot and Sugar bowl
$0.50

One pitcher & dish
$0.50

One Lot of Knives and forks
$0.40

12 Silver Tea Spoons
$8.00

6 Large silver Spoons
$10.00

One bottle and two Pressure(?) stand
$0.25

One pepper duster
$0.60

One bed and clothing
$6.00

One Do Do
$9.00

One Do Do
$5.00

One Trundle(?) bed stead(?)
$0.50

Amount Brought Over
$101.40
pg. 93
Amount Brought Over
$101.40

One Bedstead Set & Clothing
$12.00

" " Bed & "
$8.00

" " " "
$15.00

" " " "
$15.00

One old desk and Lot of Bed clothing
$7.50

One sugar chest 50c and old chest 50c
$1.00

One 4 horse waggon
$35.00

One Harrow
$1.50

One wheat fan $2.00 cutting box $2.00
$4.00

One wheat Gum and Lot of old barrels
$1.50

One man saddle
$4.00

One Lot of hind Gear
$5.00

One Lot of ____ Gear
$4.00

Two pair of harness 50c hip strop & old bridle 50c
$1.00

Two Blind Br___ and waggon
$1.50

One red cow and calf
$20.00

One " " " "
$15.00

One pibald cow
$12.00

Two Red steers $14.00 each
$28.00

Two yearling steers $10.00 each
$20.00

One white calf
$4.00

29 head of sheep
$45.50

One bay horse
$90.00

One bay mare
$80.00

One old sorrel mare
$5.00

One sorrel colt
$35.00

One mule colt
$25.00

One sorrel mare
$75.00

One sorrel "
$40.00

One Roan filly
$75.00

8 Bee stands at $2.00 each
$16.00

5 Do at $2.00 each
$10.00

Cash on hand
$41.50

Cash Notes


One note on John Collett due 5th August 1841 for
$100.00

One note on V. B. Perry due 19 August 1853
$32.00

One note on J. B. Saunders due 9 August 1852
$80.00

One note on Same due 20th Decem 1853
$135.00

One note on Philip & J. B. Saunders due 25th Aug 1848
$50.00

One note on Jacob Blugenstofer due 7th December 1851
$57.00

Amount Brought Over
$1,308.40



pg. 94
Amount Brought Over
$1,308.40

One note on Teal(?) Mitchell due 14th July 1852
$85.00

One note on Susan & W. S. Shepherd due 25th December 1854
$55.00

One note on A. S. G.. Saunders due 1st April 1852
$45.00

One note on Anthony E. Middleton due 8th May 1854
$150.00

One note on Joseph Tanear for $200.00 due September 9th 1851 with a credit of $50.00 dated Dec 13th 1852 balance
$150.00

One note on John M. Bondurant for $250.00 due 1st of April 1852 with a credit dated March 6th 1854 for $196.00 balance
$54.00

One note on A. Cassidy due 24th Sept 1846
$20.00

One note on A. Cassidy due 14th March 1844 for $60.00 with a credit dated April 4th 1858 for $40.00 balance
$20.00

One note on J. Blugenstofer and ? Jamison due 17th Jany 1851
$150.00

One note on Thos. Sone(?) due 21st Novem 1840
$69.40

One note on Anthony Middleton due Jany 4th 1854
$400.00

One note on R. S. Saunders due 15th July 1849 for
$10.00

One note on A. Neat due 11th March 1852
$30.00

One note on Teal(?) Mitchell due 30 March 1852
$100.00

One note on C. Saunders due 15th March 1853
$189.50

One note on Wm. L. Waddy due 2nd March 1854
$142.73

One note on Same due 4th Jany 1854
$120.00

One note on Logan Brown due 10th July 1854
$30.00

One note on Arthur Busey due 4th August 1841
$200.00

One note on James Mayrer for $50.00 due 25th Decem 1850 with a credit for $30.00 dated July 7th 1859 balance
$20.00

One note on Robert H. Smith due Jany 3rd 1853
$200.00

One account against Moses Burks
$11.00

Heirs Notes and Receipts


One note on Baker S. Graham without interest
$325.00

One note on E. C. Smith Same
$600.00

One note on Jacob Smith (balance) Same
$575.38

John M. Bondurant receipt for
$500.00

Benjamin Connellly receipt for
$500.00


$6,060.41




The undersigned appraisers hereby certify that the foregoing appraisement and Inventory contains a correct amount of all of the Slaves, personal property, cash and cash notes ___ Exhibited to us by the Executors of Nicholas Smith dec'd Given under our hands this day and date first written.

D. L. Philips)
Appraisers

Arthur Busey)





Approved


Abram Smith


Baker S. Graham





Kentucky Shelby County Sct


December Term 1854


The foregoing appraisement of the estate of Nicholas Smith and was forwaraded to me in my office on the 7th day of December 1854 and duly admitted to record.

Att Hector A. Chines, Clerk


Shelby County Court




pg. 95
The amount of Sale of the Road and personal Estate of Nicholas Smith dec'd made by the Executors on the 31st day of October 1854



John Staple
One Lot of old iron
$0.25
Wm. Smith
One auger & pincher
$0.25
Same
Spreaders
$0.35
Lewis
Reap Hooks
$0.10
Wm. Smith
Log chain
$2.50
Wm. Sleadd
Fifth chain
$0.90
Wm. Smith
Single trees
$0.50
Same Same
Iron wedges & Bull tongues
$0.50
Tyler Elliott
Spreaders & etc.
$0.25
Wm. Smith
Hoes & Shovel
$0.25
Baker S. Graham
One plow
$1.30
Wm. Smith
Skillet and Lid
$0.25
John Clark
Stew Kettle and frying pan
$0.30
Lem'l W. McCormack
Stove & etc.
$0.20
David Johnson
One Bedstead
$1.00
Wm. Smith
8 Windsor chairs @ .35 each
$2.80
Same Same
4 chairs @ .25 each
$1.00
Same Same
5 Do @ .20 each
$1.00
Same Same
One clock
$0.50
Wm. Sleadd
Bureau
$0.75
Wm. Smith
One Small mirror
$0.15
Same Same
And irons and Tongs
$0.90
Same Same
One Table
$2.10
D. H. Johnson
10 Wineglasses
$0.15
Wm. Smith
Bedstead bed & furniture
$8.25
H. Bohannon
Bedstead
$0.10
Wm. L. Jacobs
Whip
$0.55
Wm. Smith
Shot gunn
$3.25
Jon'tn Yount
Rifle gunn
$5.10
A. Busey
Flax wheel
$0.35
C. W. Lawson
Bee Stand No 1
$0.20



pg. 96


John A. Middleton
Bee Stand No 2
$0.55
C. W. Lawson
Same No 3
$0.35
C. M. Tindall
Same No 4
$0.50
Leo Griffin
Same No 5
$0.55
James J. Burks
Same No 6
$3.30
C. W. Lawson
Same No 7
$0.60
Same Same
Same No 8
$0.60
A. Busey
Same No 9
$1.50
Wm. Smith
One Harrow
$1.00
E. G. Jeps
One Waggon
$28.00
Wm. Smith
Old wheat fan cutting box & old barrels
$0.85
Same
One large Gum 25c and hind Gear $3.75
$4.00
Jeremiah Robinson
One mans saddle
$5.00
Wm. D. Jaert
Gear
$1.25
Wm. McGill
Two pair hames
$0.25
Wm. Smith
Hipstrop and 3 old bridles
$0.90
David L. Philips
Waggon line
$0.50
Wm. Smith
One Sorrel mare
$60.00
Same Same
One Roan mare
$76.00
Tyler Elliott
One Brown Horse
$78.00
Wm. Smith
Old Sorrel Mare
$0.50
Jas L. Hope
Sorrel Colt
$40.00
John F. Moore
Mule Colt
$37.50
Joshua Graves
Sorrel Mare
$60.00
Wm. Smith
1st choice 10 sheep
$20.00
D. A. Jepu
19 head of sheep
$24.10
V. B. Perry
Cow & calf
$25.00
Jonathan Yount
Cow & calf
$23.00
Wm. Smith
One white calf
$6.25
Lem'l W. McCormack
4 steers @ $18.25 each
$73.00
Wm. Smith
50 acres of Benson Land @ $8.00 per acre
$400.00

Total Amount of Sale
$1,009.10




I, Robert J. Saunders, Clerk of Said Sales do hereby certify that the foregoing is the correct amount of the Sale of N. Smith dec'd made by his Executors.

R. J. Saunders, Clk


Approved


Abram Smith


Baker S. Graham


Kentucky Shelby County Sct.

pg. 137


Smith, Nicholas Appraisement
January 25, 1860 a list of property appraised by A. Buseh and D. S. Philips of the Estate of Nicholas Smith dec'd




One old carpet
$2.00

Cash on hand
$50.00

One carpet
$1.00

Two Window Blinds
$2.00

Two Stone Jars
$0.50

One carpet
$2.00

Two Window Blinds
$2.00

One Sugar Chist
$4.00

Candle molds and pan
$0.20

Two bred trays
$1.00

Eleven Stone Jars
$1.25

Two Stone Jars
$0.70

Two Do
$0.70

Eight Stone Crocks
$0.80

Two Stone Jugs
$0.40

Two " Crocks
$0.80

Five Diner Plates
$0.25

One Wash pan and two pie pans
$0.25

One strainer
$0.15

One pair hand irons
$0.50

One Potrack and Pole
$0.50

One Bred tray
$0.10

One School Basket
$0.20

Three Water Buckets
$1.00

One Coffee Mill
$0.50

Three Candle Sticks
$0.20

One lot Table Line and towels
$2.00

One pair Saddle Bags
$0.10

One Side Saddle
$2.00

One cow
$25.00

One 3 year old stear
$25.00

Five Meal Sacks
$1.00

One Loom and Reeds
$2.00

Two fly cakes
$0.20


$55.20


$54.20


$109.90

The above is a correct appraisement


Arthur Busey


D. L. Phillips


Approved


Abram Smith





Kentucky Shelby County Sct


The foregoing appraisement of the Estate of Nicholas Smith dec'd was on the 7th day of Feby 1860 produced to me in my office and duly admitted to Record. Given under my hand the date last aforesaid.

John T. Ballard, Clk




pg. 138


Smith, Nicholas Sale Bill
The following is a correct list of the _____ with the precise amounts of the Estate of Nicholas Smith dec'd sold on the 24 January 1860 to ____ published as required by Law.



V. B. Perry
One Stand Table
$1.00
A. Barnett
One Looking Glass
$0.20
J. B. Barnett
One Bureau
$1.50
Same
One Table
$1.00
C. Perkins
One Bed and Bedding
$7.75
Same
One Quilt
$1.00
Same
" Do
$1.75
Same
One Blanket
$1.25
D. G. Bell
" Coverlet
$2.20
J. B. Barnett
One Quilt
$1.25
G. Cardwell
" Lot Bed Clothing
$0.25
Dr. Fore
" Coverlet
$2.05
Thomas Moore
" Quilt
$0.45
Dr. Fore
" Blanket
$1.75
W. H. Smith
" Rocking Chair
$0.10
Same
" Sugar Chest
$2.00
V. B. Perry
" Do Do
$1.00
W. H. Smith
" Cubard
$0.50
Same
" Set Spoons
$11.75
Same
" " Small Spoons
$4.00
Robert Fox
" Set spoons
$2.50
W. H. Smith
224 Acres Land at $40 per acre
$966.00
W. Blaydes
One Bed and Bedding
$6.50
W. Perkins
" Do Do
$4.50
A. H. Willis
" Sheet
$0.25
T. Moore
" Blanket
$0.95
Dr. Fore
" Coverlet
$2.55
T. Moore
" Blanket
$0.80
Same
" Sheet
$0.35
A. Barnett
" Counterpin
$1.00
W. H. Smith
" Side Saddle
$0.25
Same
" Pot
$1.10
Same
" Brass Kettle
$3.55
Same
" Oven and lid
$0.80
Same
" Tea Kettle
$0.25
J. B. Barnett
" Skillet and lid
$0.50
J. W. Sleadd
" Pot
$2.00
C. Bright
" Pan and Andirons(?)
$0.35
W. Barnett
Two Candle Sticks
$0.45
W. H. Smith
One Stone Churn
$0.10
D. G. Bell
Two Stone Jars
$0.15
Same
Same
$0.25
J. B. Barnett
Do Do
$0.20
B. S. Graham
One Lot Stoneware
$0.30



pg. 139





N. Busey
One Flat Iron
$0.25
W. H. Smith
Three Stone Jars
$0.15
J. Martin
One Dish an & Candle Holes
$0.25
W. H. Smith
" Wash Pan
$10.00
Same
" Cofe Mill
$0.35
Same
" Lot Spoons and Jar
$0.60
Same
" Cofe Pot
$0.05
C. Bright
" 3 Gallon Jug
$0.25
J. Martin
" Skillet and Lid
$0.15
W. H. Smith
" Jug
$0.15
H. Bailey
" Real
$1.00
J. B. Barnett
Two Small Wheels
$0.60
W. H. Smith
" Do Do
$2.05
Same
" Bred Tray
$0.55
Same
" Do Do
$0.60
J. Blaydes
" Big Wheel
$2.00
B. S. Graham
" Loom
$0.50
Same
Two Reeds
$0.25
V. B. Perry
3 Reeds
$0.31
F. Martin
1 Meal Sack
$0.10
Same
1 Do
$0.30
Same
1 Do
$0.25
Same
1 Do
$0.10
Same
1 Do
$0.05
W. H. Smith
1 Hemp Hackle
$0.10
Same
1 Fox Shackle
$0.40
Same
8 Milk Cocks
$0.40
Same
1 Stone Jar
$0.10
Same
1 Potrack & Pole
$0.50
Same
2-5 Gal Jars
$0.50
Same
1 Churn
$0.25
Same
1 Bucket
$0.50
Same
1 Do
$0.50
Same
1 Do
$0.85
Same
1 Carpet
$0.50
Same
1 Do
$0.50
Same
2 Jars
$0.50
Same
1 Carpet
$1.00
Same
1 par Window Blinds
$0.15
Same
1 Do
$0.20
J. Yount
2 Towels
$0.23
Same
4 Do
$0.53
B. S. Graham
1 Table Cloth
$0.25
D. G. Bell
1 Do
$0.27
B. S. Graham
1 Do
$0.36
D. G. Bell
1 Do
$0.15
W. H. Smith
1 Do
$0.67



pg. 140





W. H. Smith
One Table Cloth
$0.12
Same
" Dish
$0.10
Same
3 Plates
$0.10
Same
3 Glasses
$0.15
Same
1 pr Steelyrods
$0.50
Same
1 Pibald Cow
$20.00
Same
1 White Do
$20.00
G. Smith
1 Roan Steer
$24.50
W. H. Smith
1 Brown Mare
$105.00
J. Martin
1 Large Chesst
$0.50
J. B. Barnett
3 Chairs
$0.25
W. H. Smith
1 pr Andirons
$0.50
Same
2 Bee Hives
$3.00
B. S. Graham
2 fly Brushes
$0.05

Cash on hand
$30.00




The above is a just and true Sale Bill of all the Estate that came to our Hand as Exec's

Abram Smith)
Exec's

B. S. Graham)





Kentucky Shelby Co Sct





The foregoing Sale Bill of the Estate of Nicholas Smith dec'd wa on the 7th day of July 1860 produced to me in office and duly admitted to Recofd. Herinunder my hand the date last afos'd

John J. Ballard, Clk Shelby Co Court







335
Smith N. dec'd
Shelby County Kentucky

Executors Settlement
As Executors of N. Smith dec'd the undersigned will proceed to make a final settlement of Said estate at the office of the Judge of the Shelby County Court on the 2nd day of January 1862 when those interested can attend if they see proper.

A. Smith ) Exe'rs


B. S. Graham) N. Smith dec'd




pg. 226
We accept service of this notice


Wm. H. Smith


Nancy Smith





Shelby County


State of Kentucky Sct.


Upon the application of A. Smith & B. S. Graham Executors of Nicholas Smith dec'd I, J. S. Caldwell, Judge of the Shelby County Court proceeded to State and settle this accounts as such at my office in Shelbyville on the 2nd day of January 1862 pursuant to notice herewith filed as follows to-wit:




Debits


Go amount of balance in Executors hands on last settlement 17th Oct. 1856
$6,532.21

Amount of Sale Bill 24th Jany 1860
$9,254.71

Int on 2nd & 3rd land payments from 1st March 1860 to this date
$657.00

Collected from A. S. G. Sanders on Insolvent note
$3.25

Collected from James Sanders on Insolvent note
$5.00


$16,452.17




Credits


No 1 By Clerks fee bill
$2.00

No 2 By D. F. Clarks recp't
$2.00

No 3 By Karines & Bourne tomb stones
$20.00

No 4 By Taxes for 1861
$5.00

No 5 By A. F. Middelton recp't
$4.50

No 6 By Sheriff's receipt
$12.35

No 7 By Allowance to Executors for time and services
$250.00

No 8 By Clerks fee for recording this Settlement cert p'd
$3.25

No 9 By Judge's fee for making Same p'd
$3.00


$16,150.07

Specific Legacy to Nancy Smith unpaid
$200.00


$15,950.07

which gives to each heir
$1,772.23




No 10 Wm H. Smith has rec'd as per receipt
$725.80

yet due him
$1,046.43


$1,772.23




No. 11 Baker S. Graham's wife 2 receipts
$1,225.80

yet due her
$546.43


$1,772.23




No 12 Nancy Smith 2 recp'ts
$1,225.80

Yet due her (on distribution)
$546.43


$1,772.23




No 13 B. S. Connelly's wife recp't
$725.80

Yet due on this share
$1,046.43


$1,772.23




No 14 J. M. Bondurant's wife recp't
$725.80

Yet due on this share
$1,046.43


$1,772.23




No 15 J. C. Weakley's wife recp't
$725.80

Yet due on this Share
$1,046.43


$1,772.23




No 16 Receipt from the Heirs of Jacob Smith
$591.78

No 17 Four recp'ts of Same
$500.00

Yet due them
$681.05


$1,772.23




No 18 B. Kennedy's wife's two recp'ts
$1,223.57
pg. 227
Yet due her
$548.66


$1,772.23




No 19 Abram Smith full share
$1,772.23




From the foregoing Statement it will appear that I have charged said Executors with
$16,452.17

& have given them credits by
$302.10

Leaving for distribution
$16,150.07

I deduct Specific Legacy to Nancy Smith which is unpaid
$200.00

To distribute among nine heirs
$15,950.07

which has been distributed among the heirs & is yet due to them as above set forth

All of which is reported for record.


J. S. Caldwell, J. S. C. C.





Kentucky Shelby County Court Sct.


January Term 1862


A Settlement with A. Smith and B. S. Graham Exec'rs of Nicholas Smith dec'd together with its accompanying vouchers is filed subject to exceptions.




February Term 1862


No exceptions being filed to the Settlement of A. Smith & B. S. Graham Exec'rs of Nicholas Smith dec'd the same is ordered to be recorded.

Attest John S. Ballard, Clerk


Shelby County Court

pg. 468
Mr. Wm. H. Smith and Miss Nancy Smith the only heirs of Nicholas Smith Dec'd who are at this time being in Shelby County _______ are hereby notified that the undersigned Executor of the N. Smith dec'd will appear on Friday the 17th day of this month at the Commissioner's office in the town of Shelbyvile for the purpose of settling with the County judge the Estate of decedant when you can attend if you think proper Oct. 14th 1856

Abram Smith)
Execrs

Baler S. Graham)





We acknowledge the Service of the ______ Notice Oct. 15, 1856


Wm. H. Smith


Nancy Smith





State of Kentucky


Shelby County Sct


Upon the applicatio of Abram Smith and Baker S. Graham executors of Nicholas Smith dec'd and in permanence to the annal notice forthwith filed marked A.J.J. & P. Force presiding judge of the Shelby County Court proceeded to State and Settle their accounts as executyed as aforesaid at my office in Shelbyville on this 17th day of Oct 1856 as follows to wit:

Debt


I charge them this sum amt of sale bill made 1st day of Nov 1854 on ___ month's credit to wit
$1,009.10

Int collected on sale notes & amt due on account collected
$62.45

Do gross amount of Cash Cash notes Accts & _ see _____ herewith filed marked B to wit:
$5,230.91

Int on same
$713.88


$7,038.34

Credits


No. 1 Cash paid A. Cassidy Proven Accountant
$4.87

No. 2 " " J. S. Lamcaster _____ Sale
$5.00

" 3 " " Sheriff Shelby County tax 1854, 55 56
$31.48

" 4 " " R. J. Samuelson J. P. Official Services &etc.
$4.00



pg. 469
No. 5 Cash paid J. Long ____
$4.00

" 6 " " H. Clark
$5.00

" 7 " " J. Blugenstofer __ coffin
$22.00

" 8 " " ______ ________ atty fee
$10.00

" 9 " " H. A. B_____ __ County Court fee ____
$7.60

" 10 " " ______ ________ ________ ____ ________
$30.00

" 11 " " Balance A. Cassidy " "
$13.72

" 12 " " Do Do
$20.00

" 13 " " " A. S. G. Saundrs &etc.
$8.25

" 14 " " " John Collett Do Do
$100.00

" 15 " " " H. T. Middleton Printing notice of sale
$2.00

" 16 By this sum as a credit on B. S. Graham note ____ charged with full amount of S note when there should have been a credit on Same for $50 off
$30.00

" 17 Clerks fee for ______ and recording this Settlement
$3.60

" 18 Judges fee for making Settlement ____
$3.00

" 19 Commissioners ________ Services __ _________
$175.00

Total Credits
$506.13

Total balance
$6,832.21

________?__________


Total Charges $7,038.34


Total Credits 506.13


Total balance 6,532.21


To be divided into nine equal fracts given to each heir the sum of $725.80 1/3 cents.

From the foregoing Statement of Executor it will appear that I have charged them with $7,038.34 cents & have given them credit for $506.13 cents leaving a balance in their hands ______ $6,532.21 cents belonging to Estate I have allowed the Exers to withdraw the insolvent notes for the purpose of making another trial to collect all of which with the vouchers exhibits & herewith filed are re_______ This Settlement was commenced on the 17th Inst & closed this Oct. 24th 1856

Jos. P. Fore P.J. S.C.C.





Shelby County Sct


November Term 1857


A settlement with Abram Smith & Baker S. Graham Executors of Nicholas Smith dec'd together with its Accountancy _____ was filed subject to exception.

December Term 1857


No exceptions being filed to the Settlement with Abram Smith & Baker S. Graham Executors of Nicholas Smith dec'd the same is now set to be recorded.

Att


Hector A. Chines, Clk

336, Book 24, pg. 468; Book 28, pg. 225,335, Book 23, pgs. 91 and 95; Book 27, pgs. 137-38

“Nicholas was born in Germany in 1764 and came to America in 1771. He was a stowaway on a ship bringing Hessian soldiers to America. His older brother, Jacob, was with him. I do not know if his parents wre with them. His father was named Simon and was born in Germany somewhere around 1739. The family name of Nicholas’ mother is not known. Nicholas married Elizabeth Celene (Betsy) Potts in February of 1804. Nicholas landed in Philadelphia, came to Virginia and then to Shelby County, Kentucky. He had farmland, became a land speculator, was considered shrewd, and became wealthy.”

“One source states that Nicholas Smith was accompanied by his father, Simon, and mother when they stowed away on a ship during the war time of Frederick the Great of Prussia. We also have information stating that the ship hauled Hessian mercenaries. They landed in Philadelphia in 1772. I don’t know if there would be records of immigrants in Philadelphia or not. Nicholas and his brother(s) lived in Berkeley County, Virginia. There was a land grant from a Joseph Crane to Simon V. Smith, Jr. That land was sold in 1795—the year they came to Kentucky. Possibly county records from that county might have information.”314