Records Book B page 4
Know all men by these presents that we Samuel C. McNeece (sic), Henry O.
Beasley & William Beasley all of the county of Noxubee and State of
Mississippi are held and firmly bound unto Reuben Ruff Judge of Probates in
and for said county and his successors in office in the penal sum of twelve
thousand dollars which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves
our heirs executors and administrators jointly severally and firmly by these
presents sealed with our seals and dated this 5 day of February 1849.
The condition of the above obligation is such if that if the said
Samuel C. McNees guardian of Hopia N. Lumkin minor heir of Nevil M. Lumkin
(sic) deceased shall faithfully account with the Probates court of Noxubee
county as directed by law for the management of the property and estate of
the orphan under his care and shall also deliver up the said property
agreeably to the order of said court on the direction of law and shall
(also) in all respects perform the duty of guardian to the said Hopia N.
Lumkin (sic) according to law then the above obligation to be paid otherwise
to be and remain in full force and virtue.
I approve the bond & sucurites in open : S.C. McNees
court. February 6th day AD 1849 : Henry O. Beasley
R. Ruff Judge of Probates : William Beasley
Filed this 5th day of February AD 1849. C.G. Bowen, Clerk
The foregong Bond was duly recorded the 26 day of February 1849
C.G. Bowen, Clerk
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The State of Mississippi : To all whom these presents shall come
Noxubee County : Greeting:
Know ye that Samuel C. McNees has been appointed by the orphans
court of said county guardian to Hopia N. Lumpkin minor & he the said
Samual C. McNees is therefore hereby authorised and required to discharge in
all respects the duties of guardian to the said Hopia N. Lumpkin according
to law.
Witness Reuben Ruff Presiding Judge of the Probate Court of the
county of Noxubee this 5th day of February AD 1849.
C.G. Bowen, Clerk
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To the Honorable Reuben Ruff Judge of the Probate Court of Noxubee County
Mississippi:
The Petition of Samuel S. Kelly Administrator of Charles Ferguson
deceased shows that on the 2nd day of January AD 1842 he reported or
returned a bill of the sale of the personal property of the estate of said
Ferguson to this court amounting to $1,712.47. At the same time he reported
the amount due said estate in notes to be $577.22. These two items added
together show that the assets of said estate at the date refered (sic) to
amounted to the sum of $2,289.69. Subsequent to that time he sold a crop of
cotton belonging to said estate for which he received $683.09 and also the
land belonging to said estate situated in the State of Mississippi at the
sum of $1,500.00. The return of the cotton was made on the 3rd day of April
1843 and the land on the 1st day of April 1844, these two last items added
to the amount reported 2nd January 1842 show that the asset of said estate
at the date of the last return above referred to amounted to the sum of
$4,372.78, from this amount is to be deducted one seventh of the amount of
the cotton as the share of John Chandler and negroes.
The report made 1st April 1844 shows that he charged himself with $666.00
as money received for debts due for the sale of personal property, this
unexplained would induce the belief that he had received that amount in
addition to the sale bill or the amount of assetts reported previous to the
date of the said last mentioned return. But such is not the fact. The
$666.00 charged against him in the return made 1 of April 1844 is the amount
that he had collected up to that time of the assetts of the estate and that
had been previously reported. Again the proceeds of the sale of the cotton
crop were reported 3rd of April 1843, and this item is through mistake
corrected into or included in another report made on the 7 July 1845. So
that the records show that he is charged with the cotton twice when in truth
he should be charged with it only once. Deduct one seventh from the amount
for which the cotton sold as the share of John Chandler and negroes in the
cotton and which should not have been returned as part of the assetts of the
estate being $97.58 and the returns heretofore made will show the amount of
assetts to be $4,275.20. In the annexed return he has charged himself with
$1,101.00 collected since the former return was made or not heretofore
reported. The negroes of said estate with excetion of two that was given by
the will of said Ferguson to his daughter Synthia were appraised at $6,475.00
and divided amongst and delivered to the heirs whose receipt for the said
negroes was upon record in this court.
[The distribution of the negroes was listed next, with each
individually named, along with to whom they went, as well as their value as
appraised.]
Those named as receiving distributions:
Martha Furguson (sic)
G.W. Gary & wife
J.S. Morris & wife
Martha C. Haynes & Charlotta Chandler
B. Perry & wife
S.S. Kelly & wife
Cynthia Ferguson, S.S. Kelly guardian
Monies were paid out to vouchers for the following:
Thomas Haynes, 9 Oct 1843
A. Marschalk
James Murry
John S. Morris & wife
W. G. Gary & wife
Thomas Haynes & wife
Martha Ferguson
Martha C. Haynes & Charlotte Chandler
B. Perry & wife
E.T. Rucker & wife
Note for purchase of land in Alabama which said Administrator
has been unable to collect.
Amount of Judgement rendered in circuit court of Noxubee....
against Samuel S. Kelly, Administrator of Charles Ferguson in favor of
Broadenos (sic) Newton & Co.
Another report on monies paid out followed this....then the
statement of R. Ruff, Judge of Probate acknowledging the petition and account
as correct.
Filed the 5 day of December AD 1848 and duly recorded the 25
day of May AD 1849. C.G. Bowen, Clerk
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Samuel S. Kelly guardian of Cynthia Furguson (sic), In account current
with the Probate Court:
To Henry & Chanty left to Cynthia Furguson by the will of Charles
Furguson deceased.
To Negro Boy Murry, received on the divison of the negro property
valued at 300.00., amount received of negro hire for the year 1844..151.00,
for 1845..140.00, for 1846..140.00, part of the year 1847.. 95.00, hire of
negro for year 1843...140.00, total, $965.00
Amt due by Kelly on settlement & Estate.....21.42, same of
Shoemaker,21.42, same of Thomas Haynes, 21.42, same of M. Haynes &
C. Chandler, 21.42, same of J.S. Morris, 21.42, same of W.G. Gary, 21.42,
and commissions allowed, 50.00. By amount due by Rucker & wife ward,
1,198.76, Balance due by Rucker & wife per settlement as per statement
which amount is settled by said Rucker giving his note to guardian, 51.24.
Under Credits:
By Henry & Chanty deliverd to his ward
By Negro Boy Murry delivered to ward
By and paid J. F--nhold & Co January 1847
Daniel & Brady January 1847
F. Blair due February 1847
A.H. Jones due Februray 1847
John D. Hunter January 1848
Keese & Byram January 1845
A.G. Byram & Co January 1844
John Chandler March 1843
others...
Haynes Greer & Co. Dec 1843
others...
Total was $1,198.76 including intrest......Witnessed by R. Ruff Dec. 1848.
Notices & publications waved........filed Nov Term 1848, recorded 25 May
AD 1847 by C.G. Bowen, Clerk
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Return of Henry O. Beasley Guardian of Henry A. Hudson minor of Wm G. Hudson
Dec'd
1847 Henry O. Beasley Guardian Dr.
Amount received from James & Henry Bledsoe :
for hire of Ann & Sam $ 115.00
From Mrs N. Beasley for shop 75.00
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190.00
1848 Amount received from A. Bell for hire of Ann 80.00
" " " Jno. H. Eckles " " Sam 75.00
" " " Mrs. N. Beasley for shop 75.00
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$ 235.00
1847 To Guardian Dr (sic)
No.1 To amount paid Mrs. N. Beasley for board 75.00
No.2 Store Act to Keese Byram & Co --?-- 1846-7 22.72
No.3 Judge Smith, fees 5.00
No.4 Dr. Jordan medical bill 27.50
No.5 Tuition to John M. Willis 1845-6-7 60.23
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$ 190.45
1848
No.6 To amt paid Mrs. N. Beasley for board 75.00
No.7 " " " Henry O. Beasley artickles (sic) furnished 85.50
No.8 " " " Jones & Smith Store act 2.80
No.9 " " " John D. Hunter store act 12.12
No.10 " " " Keese Byram & Sadler "do" 35.00
No.11 " " " G.P. Sparks Tuition 1847-8 28.00
No.12 " " " Chas G. Bowen for fees 2.85
Sworn to & subscribed in open :
court this the 7th day of May :
AD 1849 R.Ruff : Henry O. Beasley
Judge of probates : Guardian
Filed the 7 day of May AD 1849 and duly recorded the 30 day of May AD 1849.
C.G. Bowen, Clerk
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Annual return on the Estate of John Hudson by Henry O. Beasley administrator.
Amount Received
From proceeds of fifty Bales Cotton $1,250.02
1848 Johnathan Brook on his note 37.05
Intrest on amt. rec'd from Brook 2.96
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$1,290.03
Amounts paid out 982.70
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Balance due by Administrator $ 307.13
No.1 Paid Keese Byram & Sadler act 74.31
" 2 " Keese Byram act 1846 15.62
" 3 " John S. Ratlif 25.59
" 4 " A. Bell 14.00
" 5 " Jno. Jackson a/c 6.87
" 6 " Jno. D. Hunter 5.13
" 7 " Loomis & Slaughter 10.00
" 8 " By Edgar Loomis for steamer Brooklyn 2.50
" 9 " G.P. Sparks 6.00
" 10 " J.D. Wellborn Taxes 31.50
" 11 " W.B. Reed 2.50
" 12 " C.H. Loomis 41.04
" 13 " J.W. Burnam 7.00
" 14 " J.B. Hudson 7.92
" 15 " J.B. Hudson 30.80
" 16 " H.O. Beasley for artickles (sic) Overseer 610.12
" 17 " H.O. Beasley one mule of McCoy 87.00
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$ 982.90
H.O Beasley
Administrator
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this the 4 day of June 1849.
R. Ruff, Juge of Probate.
Filed the 4 day of June AD 1849 and was duly recorded the 20 day of
July AD 1849. C.G. Bowen, Clerk
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The corner of this page apparently was folded over when photographed,
however it is identifiable as to pertaining to James P. Haynes and his wife,
Wilmoth Haynes.
Annual return of James P.....................................
Wilmoth Haynes Guardian of...................................
Lincecum minor heir of Grabel................................
The said Guardians ask to be cred.........................
following sums disbursed.
1849
March 24 1/2 clerk & judge fees No. 1 .......
April 10 Paid Jef Carr...................................
1 Jany M. Odineal (sic)................................
F. Crawfored....................................
To Board 7 mo. in 1848 .........................3-
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$101.......
Guardian charges himself with
To hire of Eliza & child 1848 92.00
" " " Jane 1848 45.00
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137.00
Amount paid as per contra 101.38
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Balance due Minor 1 Jany 184-?- $ 35.62
All of which is respectfully submitted 7 May 1849
James P. Haynes
Sworn to & Subscribed in open court this the 7th day of May AD 1849.
R. Ruff, Judge of Probates
Filed the 7 day of May AD 1849 and duly recorded the 26 day of July AD 1849.
C. G. Bowen, Clerk
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Annual return of James P. Haynes & Wilmoth Haynes Guardian of Ducy Ann
Lincecum minor heir of Grabil (sic) Lincecum Deceased
1849 James P. & W. Haynes
March 24 Amount paid C.G. Bowen & Ruff 4.94
April 10 " " J. F. Carr 36.50
1 Jany '49 " " M. Odeneal 53.15
" " J.P Haynes a/c 5.65
Amt " Board from 7 March of 1848 35.00
P. Crawford 15.00
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$ 150.24
Guardian charges himself with 2 negroes
for the year 1848
One Boy Lommis 100.00
Other negroe Hannah 95.00
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$195.00
Amount paid per contra 150.24
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Balance due Minor $ 44.76
Submitted 7 May 1849, Recorded 26 day of July AD 1849........
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7 May 1849, in Open Court
Thomas H. Dial, John Hudson & Job H. Benion Bond themselves in the penal
sum of nine hundred dollars. The condition is that Thomas Dial
Administers the goods chattels and credits of William Allen, deceased.
(This John Hudson is a brother-in-law to Job H. Benion, they both came to
Noxubee County, Mississippi from Alabama. The relationship to Mr. Dial is
not known at this time -- July 1996)
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Found on page 815........List of Sale of Property of D.McMullan Dc'd.
Among those listed were Mary McMullan
James Ryan
R.N. Wier
Wm. Hibler
John Dew
Jonathan Brook
Benjn Henry
Andrew Allen
H.O Beasley
George W. Campbell
S.B. Greer
Jno Hardeman
Jno. Greer
J.P. Haynes
D. Brasfield
J.S. Ratliff
A. Slaughter
Mary McMullan purchased a majority of the household items, as well as some
of the livestock. The list continued onto page 816, which also contained
the report on the "Hire of Negroes for year 1849.
Benjn Henry, Rhoda $36, Hardy $20.50
Josiah Feruson, Lucy Ann $45'
Alsey Bell __?__ $5.00
Marty McMullan, Emily & child $3.00, Hariet & Heard 12 1/2 (cents)
A list of note due:
James Barnes note due 1st of March 1846
Robert Greer note due 14th July 1848
Jno S. Ratliff note due 3 of May 1848
Page 814
Public Sale & Hire of Negroes
Will be sold on the 11th day of January 1849 at the house of Mrs M. McMullan
known as the Anderson place all the perishable property of Daniel McMullan
Dec'd consisting of corn fodder, Horses, open cattle, sheep, pork, &
stock, hogs, household and kitchen furniture, farming implements. Terms on
the day of sale. On that day also the plantion 100 acres of open land on
Shuqualak will be rented out and all the negroes belonging to the estate
will be hired out.
Mary McMullan Exr
of Danl (sic) McMullan, dec'd
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8th Decbr 1848
The State of Mississippi :
Noxubee County : S.S.
Before me James E. Holt a justice of the peace in and for said
county personally appeared Robert Greer who being first duly sworn deposith
and sayeth that on the 8 day of Dec. 1848, he set up and posted a notice
of which the annexed is a true copy in three of the most public places in
said county of Noxubee in there as follows, namely one copy thereof on the
door the court house of this county, one in Brooklyn & one at the meeting
house called Shilo and he this deponent (sic) verily believes that said
notices remained posted as aforesaid for the sapce of thirty days after being
so set up. Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 18 day of May AD 1849.
James E. Holt : Robert Greer
Justice of the Peace :
State of Miss :
Noxubee County : Personally appeared before me James E. Holt an acting
Justice of said county, Mary W. McMullan made oath that the within list is
a just and true list of all the property sold at said sale. Sworn to &
subscribed before me this 20 Febry 1849
James E. Holt : Mary W. McMullan
Justice of the Peace :
Filed the 28 day of February AD 1849. And was duly recorded the 31st day of
July AD 1849. C.G. Bowen, Clerk
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Page 831
Dr the Estate of William A. Reynolds in accourd with William Bird administrator
(Final account)
The said Administrator prays allowance of the following disbursments and
commissions on account of his administration to wit:
This Amount paid
W.L. Golson voucher No. 1 $ 47.45
Jones & Smith 2 5.61
Keese & Byram 3 38.09
Keese, Byram & Sadler 4 29.42
Murphey & Shelton 5 81.00
Wm H. Smith, Judge & clerk fee 6 15.25 John D. Wingo 7 10.00
James Murry 8 .75
Printers fees 9 5.00
Wm Bird 10 34.69
Sheriff 11 4.50
Printers fee final settlement 12 15.50
Clerks fees final settlement 13 16.74
Judges fees final settlement 14 7.12 1/2
Shffs (sic) fees serving citiation 15 5.50
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$316.62
Amt Rec'd per Contra 300.00
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Bal due Admr 16.62
The said Administrator charges himself with the following sums of money
collected for hire of negroes to wit:
The amount of hire of the two negroes, Littis and Marcus up to this
time. $300.00
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The said Administrator with the will annexed has on hand all the property
mentioned in the bill of appraisment. Not having sold any of the property
belonging to the estate of decedent but holds the same subject to be
distributed according to the provisions of the said last will and testament
of the said William A. Reynolds deceased all said property being divided to
Mary Reynolds (after settling up all testators affairs) until she should
again marry and in that event the negro woman Lettis to go Testators mother
Isabella Reynolds the said Mary Reynolds afterward on the 28th day of
January AD 1847 intermarried with this administrator. The said Isabella
Reynlds after said marriage of the said Mary and after all the debts were
paid became entitled to said negro woman Lettice accourding to the terms
of said will and the said............
I failed to copy the remainder of this document........it must be on the
next page....@ear
(Nox. Co. marriage records show that William Byrd married Mary Reynolds
28 Jan 1847.)