Probate Records

Vol. B
Apr 1856 - Dec 1856

Please Note: The Stoddard County Probate records have many pages that have crumbled away. I have used ellipses (...) in the place of the missing words.



PAGE 301 - 10 Apr 1856

Jonas Eaker vs. Henry Miller admr. of William Brand
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Two dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Daniel Sanford, deceased -- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes William G. Phelan admr. of said Estate and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Nanty One dollars and Nanty cents and is credited by Thirty Seven dollars and Twelve cents per vouchers No. 6 to 98 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of One hundred and Forty Four dollars and Seventy Eight cents.

Estate of Thomas Jenkins, deceased
On motion of William M. Jenkins, admr. of said Estate he has leave to withdraw vouchers No. 10-11 filed in his second annual settlement.

Estate of Thomas Jenkins, deceased -- Final Settlement
And now comes William M. Jenkins admr. of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Forty Two dollars and Nanty Eight cents, and is credited by the sum of Two hundred and Forty One dollars and Fifty Nine cents per vouchers No. 13 to 18 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of One dollar and Thirty Nine cents. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said administrator has given due and legal notice of his intention to make his Final Settlement, and that he has fully administered said Estate. It is therefore ordered that he be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

Estate of Isaac Taylor, deceased -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes William G. Phelan admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One Thousand Two hundred and Forty Six dollars and Fifty Nine cents and is credited by Twenty Seven dollars and Forty Five cents per vouchers No. 1 to 6 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Twelve hundred and Nineteen dollars and Forty Five cents.

PAGE 302 - 10 Apr 1856

Estate of Levi Cook, deceased
On Motion of James K. Cook, admr. of said Estate his Annual Settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

11 Apr 1856
Estate of Everett Brantley, deceased
And now comes William G. Phelan, administrator of said Estate and presents his bond as such administrator for the sum of Eight Thousand dollars which is approved and filed.

Estate of Joseph Rea, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Probate of the Last Will & Testament of said deceased taken by the Clerk of the Court in vacation be confirmed.

Estate of John B. Johnson, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Probate of the Last Will & Testament of said deceased be confirmed.

Estate of James Williams, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Probate of the Last Will & Testament of said deceased taken by the Clerk of the Court in vacation be confirmed.

Estate of Robert Sellers, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Robert P. Paramore on said Estate by the Clerk of the Court in vacation be confirmed, and that the bond of said administrator be approved.

Estate of Michael A. Wilson, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Joseph R. McLane & Henry Miller on said Estate by the Clerk of the Court in vacation be confirmed, and that the bond of said administrator be approved.

Estate of James Landreth, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to John Sitton on said Estate by the Clerk of the Court in vacation be confirmed, and that the bond of said administrator be approved.

Estate of Andrew Niell, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the bond of Elizabeth Dunn & John C. Miller, administrators of said Estate be approved.

PAGE 303 - 11 Apr 1856

Estate of William Bran, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Henry Miller on said Estate by the Clerk of the Court in vacation be confirmed, and that the bond of said administrator be approved.

Estate of Sarah Niell, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Henry C. Miller on said Estate by the Clerk of the Court in vacation be confirmed, and that the bond of said administrator be approved.

Estate of John Sisco, Sr., deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to John Sisco on said Estate by the Clerk of the Court in vacation be confirmed, and that the bond of said administrator be approved.

Estate of Nelson L. Johnson, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Joel M. Garrison on said Estate by the Clerk of the Court in vacation be confirmed, and that the bond of said administrator be approved.

Estate of Uriah Lasswell, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Andrew J. Harty on said Estate by the Clerk of the Court in vacation be confirmed, and that the bond of said administrator be approved.

Estate of Mortimore Howard, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to David Lewis on said Estate by the Clerk of the Court in vacation be confirmed, and that the bond of said administrator be approved.

Estate of James Lasswell, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Joseph Lasswell on said Estate by the Clerk of the Court in vacation be confirmed, and that the bond of said administrator be approved.

Estate of John B. Johnson, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to John D. Smith on said Estate by the Clerk of the Court in vacation be confirmed, and that the bond of said administrator be approved.

Estate of Jacob Masters, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to John Bailey on said Estate by the Clerk of the Court in vacation be confirmed, and that the bond of said administrator be approved.

PAGE 304 - 11 Apr 1856

Estate of James Williams, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Letters Testimary granted to Hulda Williams & William G. Phelan on said Estate of the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed and that the bond of said Executors be approved.

Estate of Abner Williams, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Inventory, Appraise Bill and Sale Bill of said Estate be approved.

Estate of John Myers, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Inventory, Appraise Bill of said Estate be approved.

Estate of William Laney, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Inventory, Appraise Bill of said Estate be approved.

Estate of Joseph Rea, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Inventory, Appraise Bill and Sale Bill of said Estate be approved.

Estate of Michael H. Wilson, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Inventory, Appraise Bill of said Estate be approved.

Estate of Andrew Hill, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Inventory, Appraise Bill of said Estate be approved.

Estate of William Bran, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Inventory, Appraise Bill of said Estate be approved.

Estate of George Henson, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Appraise Bill and Sale Bill of said Estate be approved and it is further ordered that said administration attach an affidavit to the Inventory of said Estate.

Estate of Daniel M. Cross, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Appraise Bill of said Estate be approved.

Estate of John M. Johnson vs. Thomas J. Walker admr. of John Myers, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Three dollars and Ninety cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 305 - 11 Apr 1856

Wesley A. Settle, admr. of Overton L. Parrish, deceased vs. Wesley A. Settle, admr. of John Dickerson, deceased
The Plaintiff presents his demand, whereupon the Court appoints Joseph Miller to defend said Estate who enters his appearance herein, herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Eight dollars and Forty Nine cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the Sixth class.

Estate of Pride Bradshaw, deceased -- On Petition for Sale of Real Estate to Pay Debts
And now comes David B. Miller, admr. of said Estate and presents his petition ... praying for the sale of the following described land for the payment of the debts of said deceased, (to wit) the South West quarter of the South West Quarter of Section No. Twenty Eight, and the South West quarter of the North East quarter and the North East quarter of the South West quarter of Section No. Twenty Eight in Township No. Twenty Nine of Range No. Eleven East containing one hundred and Two acres. It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there is not sufficient personal Estate to pay the debt of said deceased. It is therefore ordered that all persons interested in said Estate be notified of said application and ...the contrary be shown on or before the first day of the ... term of this Court to be held at the Court house in the town of Bloomfield in this Court on the 3rd Monday of ... June Next. An order will be made for the sale of ... whole or so much of said Real Estate as will pay the ... of said deceased and it is further ordered that said ... administrator give notice of this application by ... up ten copies of this order at ten public places ... the Court at least Twenty days before the first day of ... next term of this Court.

Estate of Michael Kinder, deceased -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Wesley F. Settle admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of ... hundred and Sixty Two dollars and Fifty Three cents and is credited by Twenty Two dollars and Sixty Five cents which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of One hundred ...

PAGE 306 - 11 Apr 1856

Estate of Overton L. Parrish, deceased
On motion of Wesley F. Settle, admr. of said Estate he has leave to attach an affidavit to the Inventory of said Estate.

Estate of Overton L. Parrish, deceased -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Joshua Maberry admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Four hundred and Seventy dollars and Forty Eight cents and is credited by Nine dollars and Thirty Four cents per vouchers No. 1 to 3 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Four hundred and Sixty One 14/100 dollars.

Estate of John Dickerson, deceased
On Motion of Wesley F. Settle his annual settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

William G. Phelan vs. Daniel B. Miller, admr. of Jacob Taylor, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Fifty dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

Estate of Jacob Taylor, deceased -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Daniel B. Miller admr. debonisnon of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One Thousand Five hundred and Thirty five dollars and Forty Nine cents and is credited by Eight hundred and Forty Nine dollars and Eight cents per vouchers No. 1 to 17 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Six hundred Eighty Six dollars and Forty One cents.

PAGE 307 - 16 Jun 1856

Personally appears in open Court Augustus Ellison & Jesse Ellison, minors over the age of fourteen years and ... Adrian B. Owen guardian of their Estate. It is therefore ordered that the said Adrian B. Owen be and he is hereby appointed guardian of the Estate of said Augustus J. Ellison & Jesse Ellison and that he give bond for the sum of one thousand dollars on or before the next term of this Court.

Estate of Abner Williams, deceased
And now comes Elizabeth Williams, admr. of said deceased, and files her Election of Dower and chooses to take a child’s part of said Estate.

John H. Stokes vs. Joseph Lasswell, admr. of James Lasswell
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Sixteen dollars and Thirty cents for his debt together with ... and that Seven dollars and Fifty cents be of the first class and ... balance be of the fifth class.

Ordered by the Court that Elizabeth Williams (here accepting) be ... guardian of the Estate of Mathew J. Williams, ... Williams minors under the age of fourteen ... that she give bond for the sum of Two hundred ...

PAGE 308 - 16 Jun 1856

William Leggett vs. Joseph Lasswell admr. of James Lasswell, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seven dollars and Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Eli Williams vs. Joseph Lasswell admr. of James Lasswell, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty Four dollars and forty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

John L. Hansford vs. Joseph Lasswell admr. of James Lasswell, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Ten dollars for his costs of suit and that Five dollars of this Judgment be of the second class and the balance of the fifth class.

Personally appears in open Court Presley Pryor a minor over fourteen years of age and chooses Eli Williams as his guardian. It is therefore ordered that said Eli Williams (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the person and Estate of said Presley Pryor and that he give bond for the sum of One hundred dollars. Whereupon the said Eli Williams presents his bond for said amount with Montgomery Williams as security which is approved and filed.

John H. Stokes vs. Hulda Williams and William G. Phelan, Executors of James Williams, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Two dollars and Seventy Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

PAGE 309 - 16 Jun 1856

Mary M. Parkins, admrx. of John Parkins, deceased vs. William G. Phelan, admr. of Everett Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Five dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

Estate of Peter Proffer, Sen., deceased
On motion of Andrew Proffer, admr. of said Estate it is ordered that he be authorized to sell at private sale one horse mill and a lot of wheat belonging to said Estate.

James E. Rhodes vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Elizabeth A. Bedford, dec'd
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of seven dollars and Fifty five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Lemuel Harvey vs. Thomas J. Walker admr. of John Majors, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Ten dollars and Twenty Seven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Albert Jackson vs. Daniel B. Miller admr. of Jacob Taylor, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirty six dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

Estate of George W. Masters, deceased
On motion of William W. Hicks admr. ... Estate and on his motion his ... to the next term of this Court.

PAGE 310 - 16 Jun 1856

Noah W. Sitz vs. William W. Hicks admr. of John M. Haines, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Eighteen dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of John M. Haines deceased
And now comes William W. Hicks admr. of said Estate and on his motion his annual settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

Jacob Weller & Joseph B. Furry vs. Andrew Proffer admr. of Peter Proffer, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Ten dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

Estate of Henry Guess, deceased -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Joshua Maberry admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Forty Four dollars and Ninety Five cents and is credited by Nine dollars and Fifty cents per vouchers No. 1 to 3 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Two hundred and Thirty Five dollars and Forty Five cents.

Wilson Johnson vs. Hulda Williams & William G. Phelan Exec. of James Williams, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One dollar and Ninety cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

John M. Davis vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Everett Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Three dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 311 - 16 Jun 1856

John H. Crowder vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Everett Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Three dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

Noah W. Sitz vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Everett Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Three dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

Estate of George Bess, deceased -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Orson Bartlett admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Four hundred and Fifteen dollars and Sixty Three cents and is credited by One hundred Forty dollars and Forty One cents per vouchers No. 1 to 14 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Two hundred Seventy Four 22/100 dollars.

17 Jun 1856
Ordered by the Court that Joseph Lasswell (here accepting) be appointed Guardian of the person and Estate of Robert M. Lasswell and that he give bond for the sum of One hundred dollars on or before the next term of this Court.

Estate of Morgan Jewell, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Henry H. Bedford admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Six hundred and Forty Three dollars and Seventy cents and is credited by Two hundred and Thirty dollars and Fifty cents per vouchers No. 1 to 7 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Four hundred and Nine dollars and Twenty cents in uncollectable notes.

PAGE 312 - 17 Jun 1856

Estate of James Horton, deceased -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Orson Bartlett admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Four hundred and Sixteen dollars and Seven cents and is credited by Eleven dollars and Forty Five cents per vouchers No. 1 to 4 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Four hundred and Four dollars and Sixty Two cents.

Estate of Godfrey Andrews, deceased
On motion of John Beasley & Hannah Andrews admrs. of said Estate their Final Settlement is continued to the next term of this Court.

Estate of Hobbs & Crytes -- 1st Annual Settlement
David Crytes surviving partner of the last firm of Hobbs & Crytes and admr. of the partnership Estate of said firm and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Fifteen hundred and Thirty Eight dollars and Fifty Six cents and is credited by Nine hundred and Thirty Seven dollars and Twenty Nine cents per vouchers No. 10 to 11 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said David Crytes of Six hundred and One dollar and Twenty Seven cents.

Green M. Davis admr. of David H. Davis, deceased vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Everett Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Fourteen dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

Estate of James Hobbs, deceased
On motion of Jacob Jenkins admr. of said Estate it is ordered that he have a credit on his inventory for one note on Solomon D. Hobbs for Thirty Six dollars and 63/100 principal and $1 50/100 interest.

Estate of James Hobbs, deceased -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Jacob Jenkins admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Sixty Six dollars and Eighty Two cents and is credited by One hundred and Seventy Five dollars and Twenty cents per vouchers No. 1 to 3 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Eight dollars and Twenty Eight cents.

PAGE 313 - 17 Jun 1856

Whitelaw Gordon D. Anderson vs. William W. Hicks admr. of John M. Haines, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One hundred and Seventy One dollars and Forty One cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

Estate of Andrew Niell, deceased
And now comes Moses Niell and applies for Letters of Administration on said Estate, whereof the Court refuses to grant Letters of Administration on said Estate to said Moses Niell.

Elizabeth Bailey vs. Henry Miller -- On Petition to assign Dower in Real Estate
The Judgment of this Court being related to the said plaintiff Elizabeth Bailey. It is therefore ordered that this cause be certified to the Circuit Court of this County.

18 Jun 1856
Estate of William Reed, deceased
On motion of Nancy C. Reed. It is ordered that Letters of Administration on said Estate be granted her and that she give bond for the sum of Three hundred dollars, whereupon said Nancy C. Reed presents her bond for said amount with security which is approved. Ordered that George McPheters & John B. McPheters be appointed witnesses to accompany and assist said administrator in opening and examining the money and papers of said Estate and making an inventory of the same.

John D. Smith vs. Nancy C. Reed, adm. of William Reed, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Eight dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

PAGE 314 - 18 Jun 1856

Estate of Joel Brantley, deceased -- On Petition for sale of Real Estate to Pay Debts
And now comes Charlotte Brantley admrx. of said Estate and presents her petition verified by affidavit praying for the sale of the following described land belonging to said Estate for the payment of the debts of said Deceased, (to wit) Lot No. 2, and the West half of lot No. 3 of the North West quarter of Section No. 3 in Township No. 27 South of Range No. 10 East containing One hundred and twenty acres also the undivided half of lot No. one in the North East Quarter of Section No. 4 in the Township No. 27 North of Range No. eleven East containing 80 acres. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there is not sufficient personal Estate to pay the debts of said deceased. It is therefore ordered that all persons interested in said Estate be notified of said application and unless the contrary be shown on or before the first day of the next term of this Court to be held at the Court house in the town of Bloomfield in this County on the third Monday of September next an order will be made for the sale of said Real Estate or so much thereof as will pay the debts of said deceased. And it is further ordered that said Administratrix give notice of this application by posting up ten written hand bills at ten public places in this County at least twenty days previous to the first day of the next term of this Court.

James Dennington admr. of Tabitha J. Walker admr of John Myers, deceased -- Transcript of Judgment from ... Court
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Forty Nine dollars and Ninety Nine cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fourth class.

Mortimer Giboney use of Solomon G. Kitchen vs. Thomas J. Walker admr. of John Myers, deceased -- Transcript of judgment from ... Court
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty One dollars and Ten cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be ...

PAGE 315 - 18 Jun 1856

Estate of Morgan Jerrell deceased
And now comes ... of said Estate and makes report of the sale ... Real Estate of said Estate which report...

Orson Bartlett vs. Nancy C. Reed admrx. of William Reed, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Forty One dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Amanda M. Bailey
And now comes John Bailey guardian of said Amanda M. Bailey and presents an inventory of said Estate which is filed and approved.

Estate of Amanda M. Bailey -- On Petition for Sale of Land for purpose of Education
John Bailey guardian of the Estate of Amanda M. Bailey, and presents his petition and affidavit praying for the sale of the undivided interest of said minor in the following described Real Estate, for the purpose of Educating the said minor (to wit) the South West quarter of Section Twenty Three in Township Twenty Five North of Range Ten East containing 160 acres more or less, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there is no personal Estate belonging to said minor. It is therefore ordered that said guardian do sell all the rights and interest ... the said Amanda M. Bailey has in and until the described real estate, and that said land be sold at the Court house door in the town of Bloomfield in this County ... on the 2nd day of the next term of this Court (it being the 16th day of September next) at public auction to the highest bidder for cash in hand, and it is further ordered that said guardian cause a notice ...

Estate of William Wells, deceased -- On Petition for the sale of Real Estate to pay debts
William J. Smith administrator ... of said Estate and presents his ...
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Real Estate for the payment of the debt of said deceased ... the East half of the South West quarter of Section No. 27 and the South East quarter of the North West quarter of Section No. 34 in Township No. 24 North of Range No. 10 East containing One hundred and twenty acres. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the Order of publication made in this cause at the last term of this Court has been fully complied with and no objection being made thereto. It is therefore ordered that said administrator do sell the real estate of the said William Wells, deceased at public auction at the Court house door of this County on the second day of the next term of the Circuit Court of this County it being the Third Monday of September next during the setting of said County Court and that said real estate be sold on a credit of Twelve months the purchaser giving his note with approved security for the payment of the purchase money. And it is further ordered that said administrator cause a notice containing a particular description of the Real Estate to be sold, stating the time place and terms of said sale to be set up at ten of the most public places in this County at least twenty days previous to the day of said sale, and the he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

PAGE 316 - 19 Jun 1856

Estate of John Myers, deceased -- On Petition to sell Real Estate to pay Debts
And now comes Thomas J. Walker administrator of said Estate and presents his petition and affidavit praying for the sale of the following described Real Estate (to wit) the South West fractional quarter of fractional Section No. 19 in township No. 26 North of Range eleven East containing seventy Four 79/100 acres. And the South West quarter of the South East quarter of Section No. 19 in township No. 26 North of Range No. 11 East forty acres and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there is not sufficient personal estate to pay the debts of said deceased. It is therefore ordered that all persons interested in said estate be notified of application and unless the contrary be shown on or before the first day of the next term of the Court to be held at the Court house in the town of Bloomfield in this County on the 3rd Monday of the September next an order will be made for the sale of whole or as much of said land as will pay the debts of said deceased And it is further ordered that the said administrator give notice of this application by posting up ten hand bills at ten public places in the County at least ten days before the next term of this Court.

PAGE 317 - 19 Jun 1856

Estate of Peter Proffer, Sen., deceased
Ordered
by the Court that ... appraise bill of said Estate be approved ... Ordered that said administratrix ... attached to his sale bill.

Estate of Moses W. Harper, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration ... to James Nations on said Estate by the Clerk of the ... vacation be confirmed and that the bond of said ... be approved.

Estate of Isaac J. Ford, deceased
Order by the Court that the bond of William W. Hicks, admr. of said Estate be approved, and that the Letters of Administration granted to said William W. Hicks on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed.

Estate of Absalom B. Bailey, deceased -- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes Henry Miller admr. of said Estate and presents his third annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Fifty Two dollars and Eighty cents and is credited by Fifty Two dollars and Eighty cents per voucher No. 3 leaving no further assets in the hands of said administrator.

Estate of James Landrith, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the appraise bill, Inventory and sale bill of said Estate be approved.

Joseph McLane, Othe Wilson, James Wilson, Laura Wilson & Thomas Wilson by their guardian Dovey A. Wilson -- On Petition for Partition of Lands
And now at this time comes the parties ... file their petition herein and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court from said petition and the testimony offered in this cause that one Michael A. Wilson died ... possessed of one undivided half of the following described land which a stream saw mill is situated (to wit) commencing at the South East corner of land belonging to John M ... North 79 1/2 degrees East eleven rods thence North twelve degrees West one acre and one quarter of one acre ...R. McLane one of undivided half of said land and stream saw mill and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said ... Wilson at the time of his death left the ... his heirs and legal representatives (to wit) ... of said deceased, Othe Wilson, James Wilson ... Thomas Wilson children of said deceased ... doth further find that ...

PAGE 318 - 19 Jun 1856

Adaline Foster admrx. of Beverly B. Foster, deceased vs. William G. Phelan, admr. of Everett Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Two dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

Estate of James Lasswell, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the inventory and appraise bill be approved.

Estate of James Williams, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the inventory and appraise bill be approved.

Estate of Andrew Thomasson, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the inventory and appraise bill be approved.

PAGE 319 - 19 Jun 1856

Estate of James Hobbs, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the inventory and appraise bill be approved.

Estate of Jacob Masters, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the inventory and appraise bill be approved.

Estate of Uriah Lasswell, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the inventory and appraise bill be approved.

Estate of Arthur Hedgepath, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the inventory be approved.

Estate of John Dickerson, deceased -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Wesley F. Settle admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Two dollars and Seventy Five cents and is credited by Five dollars per vouchers No. 1 & 2, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Ninety seven dollars and Seventy Five cents.

Estate of Pride Bradshaw, deceased --On Petition for sale of Real Estate to Pay Debts
And now comes Daniel B. Miller administrator of said Estate and presents his petition and affidavit praying for the sale of the following described Real Estate (to wit) the South West quarter of the South West quarter and the ... quarter of the North East quarter of the North East quarter of the South West quarter of Section No. 19 in township No. 29 North of Range eleven East containing One hundred and twenty acres. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there is not sufficient personal estate to pay the debts of said deceased. It is therefore ordered that all persons interested in said estate be notified of application and unless the contrary be shown on or before the first day of the next term of the Court to be held at the Court house in the town of Bloomfield in this County on the 3rd Monday of ... next an order will be made for the sale of whole or as much of said land as will pay the debts of said deceased And it is further ordered that the said administrator give notice of this application by posting up ten hand bills at ten public places in the County at least ten days before the next term of this Court.

PAGE 320 - 19 Jun 1856

Estate of James Stafford, deceased -- On application for Order to Sell Real Estate
And now at this time comes Daniel B. Miller administrator of said Estate and shows to the satisfaction of the Court that at the order of sale made herein at the last term of this Court has not been complied with. It is therefore ordered that the same be re... and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that James Stafford in his lifetime ... for one Isaac Taylor for his mortgage deed upon the following described land to wit the North East quarter of the North West quarter of Section No. eight in township No. 26 North of Range 11 East containing forty acres. Also Twenty acres of land beginning at the North West corner of Section 8 in township 26 Range 11 East thence East eighty poles, thence South 80 poles, thence North West to the place of beginning. And it further appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said James Stafford has not divided said real estate or provided for the resumption of the same by will. And it further appearing to the satisfactory show of this Court that there will not be assets to redeem said land after paying the debts of said deceased. It is therefore ordered that all the rights, title, and interest which the said James Stafford had in said land at time of his death be sold by said administrator at public auction at the Court house door of this County on the second day of the next term of this Court that being the 16th day of September next during the setting of said court, and that said land be sold on a credit of twelve months the purchaser giving note with approved security for the payment of the purchase money. And it is further ordered that said administrator ... a notice containing a particular description of the real Estate to be sold, stating time, place and time of sale to be set up at ten public places in this County at least twenty days before the day of said sale, and that he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

Estate of Robert Giboney, deceased -- 5th Annual Settlement
And now comes Henry H. Bedford & Solomon G. Kitchen admr. of said Estate and presents his fifth annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One Thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Three dollars and Ten cents and is credited by One hundred and Twenty Nine dollars and Ninety Six cents per vouchers No. 90 to 95 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of One Thousand Six hundred and Forty Three dollars and Forty Eight cents.

PAGE 321 - 19 Jun 1856

Estate of Hogan Ellison, deceased
On motion ... of said Estate by their attorney ... is continued until the next term of this Court.

Alfred M. Bedford, Henry H. Bedford & Seth Bedford vs. Mary Ann Bedford & Elizabeth Bedford heirs and legal representatives of Elizabeth A. Bedford, deceased
And now at this time comes the petitioners ... and file their petition herein and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court from said petition and the testimony offered that one Elizabeth A. Bedford died sized and ... of the following described real estate situated in ... (to wit) the East half of the East half of Lot No. 8 of the North West quarter and part of the East half of the North East quarter of the South West quarter of Section No. 4 in township No. 20 North of Range No. 11 East and one acre and three quarters of an acre in the North West ... of the North West quarter of the South East quarter of Section No. 4 in Township number 27 North of Range number 2 East containing in all about thirty one acres. The Court further finds that said Elizabeth A. Bedford at the time of her death left the following persons as her heirs and legal representatives (to wit) Alfred Bedford, Henry ..., Seth Bedford, Mary Ann Bedford and Elizabeth ... that the said Mary A. Bedford and Elizabeth A. Bedford are minors, under the age of twenty one years, whom the Court appoints Reuben P. Owen guardian at litum and the said Reuben P. Owen (here accepting) enters his appearance, and consents that partition ... may be made. and the Court doth further find that, said heirs are each entitled to one fifth part of each real estate. Whereupon on motion and by consent of Court it is ordered adjudged and d... that partition be made herein between the ... of the Court from the testimony offered ... and of said real estate and the remainder of ... that per... cannot be made in kind. ... to the owners of said land. It is therefore ordered that said described real estate be sold to the ... on a credit of twelve months and all that the ... County carry this order of ... to law, and make ...

PAGE 322 - 19 Jun 1856

Estate of Martin Wilfong, deceased -- 4th Annual Settlement
And now comes William W. Norman admr. of said Estate and presents his fourth annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Six hundred and Forty Eight dollars and Eighty Two cents and is credited by One hundred and Forty Five dollars and Fifty Six cents per vouchers filed, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Five hundred and One dollars and Twenty Six cents.

John H. Bedford vs. David Shrum, admr. of John Shrum, deceased
On motion of Henry H. Bedford it is ordered that said administrator pay to said plaintiff his allowance against said Estate for Fifteen dollars and Twenty Five cents, allowed in the fifth class, on the 20th day of Jul AD 1852 together with the interest due thereon.

Estate of Henry Wilfong, deceased --- 4th Annual Settlement
And now comes William W. Norman administrator of said Estate and presents his fourth annual settlement and is charged with sum of eighty one dollars and Ninety One cents and has no vouchers to present.

Estate of James Gunnels, deceased
On motion of John Gunnels, admr. of said Estate by his attorney his final settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

Isaac Brand vs. Henry Miller admr. of William Bran, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One hundred and Eighteen dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

William H. Tatum vs. Henry Miller admr. of William Bran, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Five dollars and Forty Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 323 - 19 Jun 1856

James Biddle a minor over the age of fourteen years ... appears in open court and chooses Thomas J.... guardian of his person and Estate. It is there ... that the said Thomas J. Walker (here accepting) ... give bond for the sum of ... hundred dollars. Whereupon said Thomas J. Walker presents his bond for said amount with Sanders ... and Solomon G. Kitchen as his securities, which bond is approved and ordered to be filed which is done.

20 Jun 1856
Estate of Everett Brantley, deceased
And now comes Noah N. Sitz, John M. Davis & John T. Crowder commissioners appointed to assign the widow her dower in the slaves of said Estate, and make their report which is approved and filed.

Estate of Isaac Shrum, deceased -- Final Settlement
And now comes Fredrick Shrum admr. of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Twenty Six dollars and Ninety Six cents, and is credited by the sum of Sixty One dollars and Ninety One cents which amount he is ordered to pay over to the heirs or legal representatives of said Isaac Shrum, deceased and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said administrator has given due and legal notice of his intention to make his Final Settlement, and that he has fully administered said Estate. It is therefore ordered that he be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

Estate of John Williamson, deceased -- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes Reuben Harper admr. of said Estate and presents his Third annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Sixty Six dollars and Eighty Seven cents and is credited by Eighteen dollars and Eighty Five cents per vouchers No. 6, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Two hundred and Forty Eight dollars and Two cents.

PAGE 324 - 20 Jun 1856

Henry H. Bedford vs. Reuben Harper admr. of John Williamson, deceased
And now comes the plaintiff and on his motion it is ordered that said defendant Reuben Harper be notified to appear at the next term of this Court to be held on the third Monday in September Next, and show cause why an order of payment should not be made against him in this cause.

William Reynolds use of Sanders Walker vs. Reuben Harper admr. of John Williamson, deceased
And now comes the plaintiff by his attorney and on his motion it is ordered that said defendant Reuben Harper be notified to appear at the next term of this Court to be held on the third Monday in September Next, and show cause why an order of payment should not be made against him in this cause.

Sanders Walker vs. Reuben Harper admr. of John Williamson, deceased
And now comes the plaintiff and on his motion it is ordered that said defendant Reuben Harper be notified to appear at the next term of this Court to be held on the third Monday in September Next, and show cause why an order of payment should not be made against him in this cause.

Noah W. Sitz vs. Charlotte Brantley admrx. of Joel Brantley, deceased
And now comes the Plaintiff and moves the Court to grant an order of payment in this cause against the said defendant, which motion is over ruled by the Court. It is therefore considered and adjudged that said defendant recover against said plaintiff her costs in their behalf expended.

Estate of Joel Brantley, deceased
On motion it is ordered by the Court that Charlotte Brantley, admrx. of said Estate be notified to appear at the next term of this Court and make a final settlement of her administration or show cause why she does not do so.

PAGE 325 - 20 Jun 1856

Noah W. Sitz vs. Charlotte Brantley admrx. of Joel Brantley, deceased
And now comes the plaintiff and on his motion it is ordered that said defendant Reuben Harper be notified to appear at the next term of this Court to be held on the third Monday in September Next, and show cause why an order of payment should not be made against him in this cause.

Estate of Susan Stafford, deceased -- 1st Settlement
And now comes John D. Smith admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Seventy Six dollars and Twenty Five cents and is credited by Five dollars per vouchers No. 1, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Two hundred and Seventy One dollars and Twenty Five cents.

PAGE 326 - 15 Sep 1856

This day appeared in Open Court William H. Back & Martha A. Back, his wife and acknowledged the execution of the deed of conveyance to John F. Cavitt to certain lands lying and being in weakley County, in the State of Tennessee, and the said Martha A. Back wife of the said William A. Back being first made acquainted with the contents of said deed, acknowledged on an examination apart from her said husband, and that she executed said deed voluntarily and without compulsion or undue influence of her said husband for the sues and purposes in said deed mentioned. It is therefore ordered by the Court that said deed of conveyance be certified according to the laws of the State of Tennessee for registration in said County of Weekly and State of Tennessee.

Ordered by the Court that Daniel J. Warren (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the persons of John Warren & Mary E. Warren minors under the age of fourteen years, and that he give bond for the sum of fifty dollars where upon said Daniel J. Warren presents his bond for said amount with Benjamin G. Hardin & Thomas B. Warren as securities which is approved and filed.

Estate of John Sisco, deceased
And now comes John Sisco admr. of said Estate and Henry Moore & James Bruster the securities in the bond of said administration also comes and said Henry Moore & Josepth Bruster having filed in this Court an affidavit stating that they have good reason to believe and do believe that said administrator John Sisco is wasting and mismanaging said Estate. Whereupon by consent of parties it is ordered by the Court that said Henry Moore & James Bruster be discharged from further liabilities as such securities of said John Sisco admr. afore said. And that said John Sisco give a new bond with other security within ten days from this date. And it is further considered and adjudged that said Henry Moore & James Bruster
pg. 327
recover against said John Sisco ... charges in their behalf expended.

PAGE 327 - 15 Sep 1856

John Sisco vs. John Sisco admr. of John Sisco, sen., deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Fifty Four dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

Estate of William Wells, deceased -- On Petition to sell land to pay debts
And now comes William J. Smith administrator of said Estate, and on his motion it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the order of publication made in this cause at the last term of this Court has been duly complied with and no objections being made thereto. It is therefore ordered that said administrator do sell the real estate of the said William Wells deceased, at public auction at the Court house door of this County, on the second day of September next, during the setting of said Circuit Court and that said real estate be sold on the following terms (to wit) Ten percent cash, and the balance on a credit of twelve months the purchaser give note with approved security for the payment of the purchase money. And it is further ordered that said administrator cause a notice, containing a particular description of the Real Estate to be sold, stating the time, place and terms of sale, to be published in some news paper in the State for a week previous to the day of sale and that said administrator put up a copy of such in ten full places in this County, at least twenty days before said day of sale and that he make report of his proceedings to the Court.

Joseph Lasswell vs. Eli Williams guardian of Presley Pryor
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Five dollars this to be paid accordingly.

PAGE 328 - 15 Sep 1856

Ordered by the Court that Isaac L. Shelby be and he is hereby appointed partitioner of the Estate of Matthew Williams & John A. Williams and that he give bond for the sum of four thousand dollars; and the said Isaac L. Shelby (here accepting) presents his bond for said amount with Shelby Slaten, Ransom Ladd & Fredrick W. Miller as his securities, which bond is approved and filed.

Josiah Bradshaw a minor over the age of fourteen years comes into Court and chooses Noah W. Sitz as the guardian of his Estate. It is therefore ordered that said Noah W. Sitz (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the Estate of the said Josiah Bradshaw and that he give bond for the sum of Five hundred dollars on or before the next term of this Court.

Henry H. Bedford vs. Frances E. Crowder admrx. of John H. Crowder, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Two hundred and Nine dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Thomas W. McDoniel vs. Thomas W. McDoniel admr. of William Laney, deceased
The plaintiff comes and presents his demands, whereupon the Court appoints Richard Wall to defend said Estate who enters his appearance herein and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirty Four dollars and Ninety Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that $3.70/100 be of the fifth class and that the balance of the second class.

Joshua Maberry vs. Frances E. Crowder admrx. of John C. Crowder, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Ten dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 329 - 15 Sep 1856

Calaway Sigemore vs. Francis E. Crowder, admrx. of John C. Crowder, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twelve dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

John Haefner vs. Francis E. Crowder, admrx. of John C. Crowder, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Three dollars and Fifty Three cents, for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

William Nations vs. Francis E. Crowder, admrx. of John C. Crowder, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of one dollar and Seventy Six cents, for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Orson Bartlett vs. Francis E. Crowder, admrx. of John C. Crowder, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One Hundred and Fifty Four dollars and Ninety Six cents, for his debt, with cots of ... 1st class, and that the balance ...

PAGE 330 - 15 Sep 1856

James Cravey vs. Wesley F. Settle admr. of John Dickerson, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Five dollars and Twenty Eight cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

John D. Smith vs. Francis E. Crowder admrx. of John H. Crowder, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Eight dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the Second class.

O.H. Kenkrick vs. Francis E. Crowder admrx. of John H. Crowder, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirteen dollars and Seventy Two cents, for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the Fifth class.

H. & W. Miller vs. Francis E. Crowder admrx. of John H. Crowder, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Three dollars and Fifty cents, for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the Fifth class.

Martin Newcomer vs. Francis E. Crowder admrx. of John H. Crowder, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Eleven dollars and Ninety Seven cents, for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the Fifth class.

PAGE 331 - 15 Sep 1856

Milton & Buck vs. Francis E. Crowder admrx. of John H. Crowder, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Sixty Three dollars and Eighty cents, for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the Fifth class.

John Newcomer vs. William W. Hicks admr. of Isaac J. Ford, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Three dollars and Fifty cents, for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the Fifth class.

Orson Bartlett vs. William W. Hicks admr. of Isaac J. Ford, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Nine dollars and Sixty Four cents, for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the Fifth class.

Orson Bartlett vs. John M. Davis admr. of Joseph Shrum, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Five dollars and Ten cents, for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the Fifth class.

Thomas W. McDoniel vs. William W. Hicks admr. of Daniel M. Cross, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirty Seven dollars ...

PAGE 332 - 15 Sep 1856

Joseph Rosswell vs. William G. Phelan & Hulda Williams executors of James Williams, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One dollar for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of David Gunter, deceased -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Sarah Gunter admrx. of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Twenty Six dollars and is credited by the sum of Forty dollars per vouchers filed, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Fourteen dollars. Ordered that all further advertisements and settlements under said administration be dispensed with unless further Estate be discovered, and the Court orders the administration to be proceeded with.

Andrew Hollack vs. James K. Cook admr. of Levi Cook, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty One dollars and Seventy Four cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

Estate of Presley Pryor Final Settlement of James Lasswell's Guardianship
Joseph Lasswell admr. of James Lasswell, deceased who was Guardian of Presley Pryor and presents his final settlement of said James Lasswell guardian is charged with the sum of Fifty One dollars and Ninety Two cents, and is credited by the sum of Two dollars and Twenty Five cents per vouchers filed, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Forty Nine dollars and Sixty Seven cents which amount is ordered to be paid over to the present guardian of said Presley Pryor.

Daniel McLoud vs. Francis E. Crowder admrx. of John H. Crowder, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Three dollars and Fifty cents, for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the Fifth class.

PAGE 333 - 15 Sep 1856

John M. Davis vs. William W. Hicks admr of Isaac J. Ford, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirty Five dollars and Eighty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

William W. Hicks vs. William W. Hicks admr. of George W. Masters, deceased
The plaintiff comes and presents his ... whereupon the Court, appoints John M. Davis to defend said Estate who enters his appearance herein and the Court after hearing the testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Two dollars and Thirty Seven cents for his debt with costs of suit and that this judgment be of the seventh class.

Ordered by the Court that Benjamin Fredrick of aged about one year be apprenticed to Henry Moore until he arrives to the age of twenty one years.

Estate of James Williams, deceased
On motion it is ordered that the Executors of James Williams, deceased be allowed and authorized to s... from their inventory one note on Joseph Lasswell for Seventy Five bushels corn.

Estate of John H. Adams, deceased -- Final Settlement
And now comes Joshua Maberry guardian of John H. Adams and presents his final settlement of guardianship and is charged with the sum of Eighty Six dollars and Fifty Six cents, and is credited by the sum of Eighty Six dollars and Fifty Six cents per vouchers No. 26 to ... inclusive. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said guardian has given due and legal notice of his intention to make his Final Settlement, and that he has fully administered said Estate. It is therefore ordered that he be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

Christopher C. Haines vs. William W. Hicks admr of Isaac J. Ford, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of
pg. 334
Four dollars and Ten cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

PAGE 334 - 16 Sep 1856

John J. Ham vs. Carry Miller, admr. of William Brand, dec'd
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty One dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

James Lunsford vs. John D. Smith admire of Susan Stafford, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Five dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

Estate of David M. Cross, deceased -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes William W. Hicks admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Three hundred and Thirteen dollars and Fifty Two cents and is credited by Two hundred dollars per vouchers No. 1, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of One hundred and Thirteen dollars and Fifty Two cents.

Estate of John M. Haines, deceased -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes William W. Hicks admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Nineteen dollars and Forty Six cents and is credited by Two hundred per vouchers No. 1, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Nineteen dollars and Forty Six cents.

Estate of Barlay Singleton, deceased -- Final Settlement
And now comes John Beasley admr. of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Thirty dollars and Five cents, and is credited by the sum of Fifty dollars and Seventy cents per vouchers
pg. 335
No. 10 to 17, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Seventy Nine dollars and Five cents, which amount he is ordered to pay ... heirs of said deceased according to their respective.. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said administrator has given due and legal notice of his intention to make his Final Settlement, and that he has fully administered said Estate. It is therefore ordered that he be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

PAGE 335 - 16 Sep 1856

Estate of Godfrey Andrews deceased -- Final Settlement
And now comes Hannah Andrews & John Beasley admr. of said Estate and presents their final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Three hundred and Seventy Nine dollars and Ninety Seven cents, and is credited by the sum of Three hundred and Sixty Four dollars and Fourteen cents per vouchers No. 14 to 20 inclusive, and eleven notes uncollected returned, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Fifteen dollars and Eight cents. Ordered that they make distribution and payment as follows, to wit, to John Andrews six dollars and Thirty Two cents, to Alexander Andrews 6 32/100 dollars, to Alley Andrews 6 32/100 dollars, to Betsey Jane Andrews 6 32/100 dollars; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that Alfred Johnson & Susan his wife late Susan Andrews have received 8 53/100 more than their distributions share of said Estate, and that Scott Brown & Mary E. his wife, late Mary Andrews have received Thirteen dollars and Sixty Eight cents more than their distributed share of said Estate. It is therefore ordered that they refund to the said administrators said amounts respectively. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said administrators have given due and legal notice of their intention to make Final Settlement, and that they have fully administered said Estate. It is therefore ordered that they be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

Christina Gunnels a minor over fourteen years of age comes ... Court and chooses John Gunnels as her guardian ... is therefore ordered that said John Gunnels (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the person and estate of said Christina Gunnels and that he give ... Five dollars whereupon said John Gunnels presents ... bond for said amount with William Gunnels ... which bond is approved and filed.

PAGE 336 - 16 Sep 1856

Estate of John Shrum, deceased -- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes David Shrum admr. of said Estate and presents his third annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Ninety Seven dollars and Six cents and is credited by Seventy Five dollars and Twenty Four cents per vouchers No. 12 to 15, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Twenty One dollars and Eighty Two cents. And he is allowed until the next term of this Court to make his Final Settlement.

David Shrum vs. David Shrum admr. of John Shrum, deceased
The plaintiff comes and presents his demands whereupon the Court appoints Richard Wall to defend said Estate who enters his appearance herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Three dollars and ninety cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

John M. Davis vs. John M. Davis admr. of Joseph Shrum, deceased
The plaintiff comes and presents his demands whereupon the Court appoints Solomon G. Kitchen to defend said Estate who enters his appearance herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Sixteen dollars and four cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Eli Williams admr. of William Williams, deceased vs. Hulda Williams & William G. Phelan Exers. of James Williams, dec'd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirty dollars and Twenty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Isom Wood vs. John M. Davis admr. of Joseph Shrum, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant
pg. 337
waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Eight dollars and Forty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 337 - 16 Sep 1856

Estate of Jacob Nations, deceased
On motion of William Nations it is ordered that William Nations be appointed administrator of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of Three hundred and Fifty dollars, whereupon said William Nations presents his bond for said amount with Security which is approved and filed. Ordered that Noah W. Sitz & Orville ... be appointed witnesses to accompany said admr. and make an inventory of the money and papers of said Estate.

Estate of Thomas Conyers, deceased -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes George Nations admr. debonis non of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Four hundred and Three dollars and Seventy Six cents and is credited by Twenty dollars and Fifty Two cents per vouchers No. 1 & 2, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Three hundred and Ninety One dollars and Twenty Five cents.

John M. Davis vs. Francis E. Crowder, admrx. of John H. Crowder, dec'd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Three hundred and Sixty Eight dollars and Eight cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of James Gunnels, deceased -- Final Settlement
And now comes John Gunnels admr. of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Ninety Six dollars and Eighteen cents, and is credited by the sum of Ninety Six dollars and Sixty Four cents per vouchers No. 1 to 7 inclusive. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said administrator has given due and legal notice of his intention to make his Final Settlement, and that he has fully administered said Estate. It is therefore ordered that he be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

PAGE 338 - 16 Sep 1856

John Gunnels guardian of Andres J. Gunnels & Elias Gunnels comes and presents his bond as such guardian for One hundred and Fifty dollars with William Gunnels as his security which bond is approved and filed.

Solomon Wilson vs. Francis E. Crowder, admrx. of John H. Crowder, dec'd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Ten dollars and Thirty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Alfred Wilson vs. Francis E. Crowder, admrx. of John H. Crowder, dec'd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty One dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Robert Landrith vs. John Sitton, admr. of James Landrith, dec'd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seven dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Christopher C. Haynes vs. Francis E. Crowder, admrx. of John H. Crowder, dec'd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty One dollars and Thirty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 339 - 16 Sep 1856

John Williams vs. William G. Phelan & Hulda Williams, Executors of James Williams
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty Five dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Nancy Brantley vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Everett Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Four dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

Christopher C. Haines vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Everett Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty Nine dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

Thomas W. McDoniel vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Everett Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Eleven dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

Andrew Hollock vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Everett Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Eight dollars and Seventy Five cents, for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

PAGE 340 - 16 Sep 1856

Estate of Joel Brantley, deceased -- On Petition for the Sale of Land to pay debts
And now comes Charlotte Brantley administratrix of said Estate, and it appearing to the Satisfaction of the Court that the order of publication made in this cause at the last term of this Court has been duly complied with, and no objections being made thereto, it is therefore ordered that said administratrix do sell the real estate of the said Joel Brantley, deceased at public auction at the Court house door of the County on the 2nd day of the next Term of the Circuit Court of this County it being the eighteenth day of November Next during the sitting of said Circuit Court and the purchaser giving note with approved security for the payment of the purchase money. And it is further ordered that said administratrix cause a notice containing a particular description of the real estate to be sold, stating the time, place terms of sale, to be published in some newspaper printed in this State for 4 weeks successively before the day of said sale, and that he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

Estate of John Myers, deceased -- On Petition for the Sale of Land to pay debts
And now comes Thomas J. Walker administrator of said Estate, and it appearing to the Satisfaction of the Court that the order of publication made in this cause at the last term of this Court has been duly complied with, and no objections being made thereto, it is therefore ordered that said administratrix do sell the real estate of the said John Myers, deceased at public auction at the Court house door of the County on the 2nd day of the next Term of the Circuit Court of this County it being the eighteenth day of November Next during the sitting of said Circuit Court and the purchaser giving note with approved security for the payment of the purchase money. And it is further ordered that said administrator cause a notice containing a particular description of the real estate to be sold, stating the time, place terms of sale, to be published in some newspaper printed in this State for 4 weeks successively before the day of said sale, and that he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

PAGE 341 - 16 Sep 1856

Estate of James Hobbs, deceased -- On Petition for sale of Real Estate to pay debts
And now comes Jacob Jenkins admr. of said Estate and presents his petition verified by affidavit, praying for the sale of the following described real estate for the payment of the debts of said deceased (to wit) the south east quarter of the South East quarter of Section No. 31 in Township No. 28 ... of Range No. Eleven East containing forty acres, also the North West quarter of the South East quarter of Section No. 25 in Township No. 26 North of Range No. 10 East containing forty acres, also the North East quarter of the South West quarter of Section No. 25 in Township No. twenty six North of Range No. Ten East containing forty acres and Lot No. 90 in the Town of Bloomfield, Stoddard County, Mo.; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the personal Estate is not sufficient to pay the debts of said deceased. It is therefore ordered that all persons interested in said Estate be notified of said application, and unless the contrary be shown on the first day of the next Term of this Court to be held at the Court house in the Town of Bloomfield in this County on the third Monday of December next, an order will be made for the sale of said real estate or so much there of as will pay the debts of said deceased. And it is further ordered that said administrator give notice of this application by pasting up ten written hand bills at ten public places in this County at least twenty days before the next term of this Court.

Estate of Alexander Harty, deceased
And now comes Jacob Harty, admr. of said Estate and presents his Final Settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of one hundred and Twenty One dollars and Forty Three cents, and is credited by the sum of Thirty Seven dollars and Sixty Five cents per vouchers No. 21 to 26 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Eighty Three dollars and Seventy Eight cents. ... to be distributed among the heirs of said deceased. Ordered that said administrator make payment and distribution to the heirs of said deceased according to their respective rights; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said administrator has given due and legal notice of his intention to make his Final Settlement, and that he has fully administered said Estate. It is therefore ordered that he be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

PAGE 342 - 16 Sep 1856

William S. Hayden vs. William C. Gholson & Mary C. Gholson  Petition for Partition of Real Estate
And now comes the plaintiff by William G. Phelan his attorney, and files his petition in this cause and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court from the testimony offered, that process cannot be served on said defendant. It is therefore, on motion of said plaintiff ordered that said defendants William C. Gholson & Mary J. Gholson be notified of the commencement of this suit, the object and general nature of which is a civil action for the partition of the following described real estate (to wit) Lots No. fifty Seven, No. Fifty Eight, No. Fifty Nine and No. Seventy Five lying and being in the town of Bloomfield, Stoddard County, Missouri; and that unless said defendants be and appear at the next term of this Court, and on or before the third day of thereof the term shall so long continue, and if not, then before the end of the term, to be commenced and held at the Courthouse in the Town of Bloomfield in Stoddard County and State of Missouri, on the third Monday of December next and answer said petition, the same will be taken as confessed and judgment rendered accordingly. And it is further ordered that a copy of this order and notes be published for eight weeks successively in the Missouri Democratic Union, a weekly newspaper printed in this State in the city of Cape Girardeau, the last insertion to be at least four weeks before the commencement of the next term of this Court.

Estate of John Williamson, deceased
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there is sufficient assets in the hands of Reuben Harper admr. of said Estate to pay fifty percent on all demands in the fifth class against said Estate. It is therefore ordered that said admr. do pay fifty percent upon all demands in the fifth class against said Estate.

Ordered by the Court that Joseph B. Furry (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the Estate of James E. Hobbs, a minor under the age of fourteen years, and that he give bond for the sum of Two hundred dollars as such guardian.

PAGE 343 - 17 Sep 1856

Ewel Cuff vs. John Sitton admr of James Landrith, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Fifty dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

David Crytes vs. Jacob Jenkins admr. of James Hobbs, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One hundred and Eighty Eight dollars and Ninety One cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Hogan Ellison, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Norphlete G. Jones & James W. Childress, admrs. of said Estate make distribution and payment to Adrain B. Owen guardian of Alexander Ellison Sixty Six 35/100 dollars.

Ordered by the court that Joseph R. McLane (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the Estate of John F. Collier and that he give bond for the sum of Twenty Five hundred dollars.

Henry H. Bedford vs. Thomas J. Walker admr. of John Myers, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Three dollars and Twenty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Solomon B. Hobbs --- Final Settlement
And now comes Daniel B. Miller Guardian of Solomon B. Hobbs and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Two hundred dollars and Eighty cents, and is credited by the sum of two hundred dollars and Eighty cents per vouchers No. 1 to 4. And the said Solomon B. Hobbs appears herein Court in his proper person and acknowledges full payment ... all assets which have come to the hands of said ...

PAGE 344 - 17 Sep 1856

Estate of Elizabeth A. Bedford, deceased
Henry H. Bedford administrator of said Estate comes and says he has no annual settlement to make.

Estate of Clinton P. Conyers, deceased
Alfred Wilson admr. of said Estate comes and on his motion his annual settlement is continued to the next term of this Court.

Estate of Hogan Ellison, deceased --- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes Norphlete G. Jones & James W. Childress admrs. of said Estate and presents Their Third annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One Thousand Fifty Six dollars and Thirty seven cents and is credited by One hundred and Ninety Two dollars and Eighty Three cents per vouchers No. 17 to 21 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Eight hundred and Sixty Three dollars and Fifty Four cents.

Charles G. Hawkins vs. Joseph R. McLane by Hy Miller admr. of Michael A. Wilson, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seven dollars and Seventy Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Alston Hatley, deceased --- 1st Annual settlement
And now comes Lydia Hatley admrx. of said Estate and presents her first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Seventy Four dollars and Ninety Five cents and is credited by Three hundred and Ninety Two dollars and Fifty Eight cents per vouchers No. 1 to 15 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of One hundred and Seventeen dollars and Sixty Three cents.

Anthony Stroup vs. Alfred Wilson admr. of Clinton P. Conyers, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Nine dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

PAGE 345 - 17 Sep 1856

John D. Smith vs. John D. Smith admr. of Susan Stafford, deceased
The plaintiff comes and presents his demand and the Court appoints Noah W. Sitz to defend said Estate who enters his appearance herein, herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seven dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Larkin M. Stafford vs. John D. Smith admr. of Susan Stafford, deceased
The plaintiff comes and presents his demand and the Court appoints Noah W. Sitz to defend said Estate who enters his appearance herein, herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Five dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment to be paid as expense of administration.

Noah W. Sitz vs. Charlotte Brantley admrx. of Joel Brantley, dec'd. -- On motion for an order of payment
The parities appear, and by agreement this cause is continued to the next term of this Court.

Estate of Amanda M. Bailey
And now comes John Bailey guardian of said Amanda M. Bailey and makes report of the sales of the real estate belonging to said minor which report is approved and filed.

Estate of Tabitha Taylor, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Andrew J. Babb admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Forty Three dollars and Fifteen cents and is credited by One hundred and Forty dollars and Sixty cents per vouchers No. 1 to 11 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of One hundred and Twelve dollars and Fifty Five cents.

PAGE 346 - 17 Sep 1856

Estate of Silas Dowdy, deceased --- Final Settlement
And now comes Chiles M. Dowdy admr. of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Five hundred and Fifty dollars, and is credited by the sum of Five hundred and Seventy Three dollars, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Twenty Three dollars and Seventy Five cents. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said administrator has given due and legal notice of his intention to make his Final Settlement, and that he has fully administered said Estate. It is therefore ordered that he be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

Ordered by the Court that George D. Shrader (here accepting) be appointed Guardian of the person and Estate of William Shrader and that he give bond for the sum of Two hundred dollars.

Estate of Joseph Beckwith, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Eliza J. Beckwith admrx. of said Estate appear at the next Term of this Court and make Final Settlement of her administration or show cause why she does not do so.

Estate of Abner Williams, deceased
On motion of John N. Williams admr. of said Estate his Annual Settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Estate of Joseph Rea, deceased
On motion of Ann Rea Executrix of said Estate his Annual Settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Estate of Fanney A. Hobbs, deceased
On motion of Henry Miller admr. of said Estate his Annual Settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Estate of William Rush, deceased
On motion of Alfred Rush admr. of said Estate his Annual Settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Estate of Robert Douglass, deceased
On motion of Jonathan Johnson admr. of said Estate his Annual Settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

PAGE 347 - 19 Sep 1856

Estate of John Tippen, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to William Tippen on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmaed and that this bond of said administrator be approved.

Estate of Simon P. Kelley, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to James A. Cooper on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed and that this bond of said administrator be approved.

Estate of John H. Crowder, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Francis E. Crowder on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed and that this bond of said administrator be approved.

Estate of Mary E. Patton
Ordered by the Court that the bond of Hiram G. Pasley guardian of said Mary E. Patton be approved and filed which is done.

Dovey A. Wilson guardian of Othe Wilson, James Wilson, Laura Wilson & Thomas Wilson comes and presents her bond for One thousand dollars with Joseph R. McLane as security which bond is approved and filed.

Estate of William Reed, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Inventory and Appraise Bill of said Estate be approved.

Estate of Moses W. Hopper, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Inventory and Appraise Bill of said Estate be approved.

Estate of Isaac J. Ford, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Inventory, Appraise Bill and Sale Bill of said Estate be approved.

Estate of John H. Crowder, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Inventory and Appraise Bill of said Estate be approved.

Estate of John Taylor, deceased
Ordered by the court that the appraise Bill and Sale Bill of said Estate be approved and it is further ordered that the admr. of said Estate attach a power of affidavit to inventory of said Estate.

Estate of Pride Bradshaw, deceased -- On Petition for Sale of Land to pay debts
And now comes Daniel Miller admr. of said Estate, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the order of ... this cause at the last term of this court has been duly complied with, and no objection being made thereto. It is therefore ordered that said administrator do sell the real estate of the said Pride Bradshaw, deceased at public auction at the Court house door of this County on the second day of the next term of the Circuit Court of this County, it being the eighteen day of November next during the setting of the Circuit Court of said County, and that said land be sold on a credit of six months, the purchaser giving his note with approved security for the payment of the purchase money. It is further ordered that said administrator cause a notice containing a particular description of the real estate to be sold stating the time, place and terms of sale to be published for four weeks successively in some newspaper printed in this State, and that he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

PAGE 349 - 15 Dec 1856

Ordered by the Court that Wiley P. Mangum (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the person and Estate of Robert Lasswell and that he give bond for the sum of Nine hundred dollars whereupon said Wiley P. Mangum presents his bond for said amount with Joseph Lasswell & James Childress his security which bond is approved and filed

Ordered by the Court that James M. Middleton (here accepting) be appointed Guardian of the person and Estate of Sarah E. Middleton and that he give bond for the sum of Two hundred dollars, whereupon said James M. Middleton presents his bond for said amount with John N. Williams & Isaac L. Shelly as securities which bond is approved.

Ordered by the Court that Solomon B. Hobbs (here accepting) be and he is hereby appointed guardian of the person and estate of Isaac Hobbs, Jr. that said Issac Hobbs appearing in Court and choosing said Solomon B. Hobbs for his said guardian and that said Solomon B. Hobbs give bond for the sum of one hundred dollars, whereupon said Solomon B. Hobbs ... his bond for said amount with David Crytes as his security which bond is approved and filed.

Shelby Slaton, Ransom Ladd & Fredrick W. Miller vs. Isaac L. Shelby on motion to be discharged as security on Bond as guardian.
The parties appear and on motion of the plaintiff it is ordered that they be discharged from further liabilities as security of said Isaac L. Shelby guardian of the Estate of Martha Williams & John H. Williams and that said plaintiff recover against said defendant their cost in this cause expended. And it is ordered that said Isaac L. Shelby give a new bond and sufficient security within ten days.

And now comes George D. Shrader guardian of the person and Estate of William Shrader and presents his bond for two hundred dollars with George F. Miller & Wesley F. Settle as their security which bond is approved and filed.

Adrian B. Owen guardian of Augustus Ellison & Jesse Ellison come and presents his bond for one thousand dollars with William P. Walker & James H. Cooper as security which bond is approved and filed.

PAGE 350 - 16 Dec 1856

Estate of George W. Henson, deceased -- Final Settlement of Martha A. Henson's Administrator
And now comes Martha A. Vaugh late Henson admrx. of said Estate and presents her final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Six hundred and Eighty dollars and Sixty Six cents, and is credited by the sum of Four hundred and Sixty Eight dollars and Ninety cents per vouchers No. 1 to 10 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of One hundred and Thirty Nine dollars and Seventy Six cents.

Estate of Sarah C. Bollinger -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Joshua Maberry Guardian of said Sarah C. Bollinger and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Forty Nine dollars and Forty One cents and is credited by One dollar and Thirty cents per voucher No. 1, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Forty Eight dollars and Eleven cents.

Estate of David A. Bollinger -- Annual Settlement
And now comes Joshua Maberry Guardian of said David A. Bollinger and presents his annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Sixty Nine dollars and Forty One cents and is credited by One dollar and Thirty cents per voucher No. 1, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Sixty Eight dollars and Eleven cents.

Estate of William H. Bollinger
On motion of Joshua Maberry guardian of said William H. Bollinger and on his motion his settlement is continued to the next term of this Court.

Estate of Samuel Moore
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that John Moore who was appointed guardian of said Samuel Moore has been by the Probate Court of Scott Co. appointed guardian of said Samuel Moore's Estate. It is therefore ordered that said John Moore be discharged from further Settlement with the Court.

 

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