Probate Records

Vol. B
Jun 1857 - Dec 1857

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 401 - 16 Jun 1857

Elijah Jenkins vs. Lawson Proffer, admr. of Peter Proffer
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 Six cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

James Nations vs. Lawson Proffer admr. of Andrew Proffer
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 Eight cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Elijah Jenkins vs. Jacob B. Miller admr. 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 Twenty dollars and Forty Four cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class and that four dollars be of the first Class.

Jobe A. Swindle vs. George Sifford admr. of Lewis Sifford, 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 Six dollars and Ninety Eight cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 402 - 16 Jun 1857

Jobe A. Swindle vs. William C. Harty admr. of George McPheeters, 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 and Sixty one cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

James W. Snider vs. George Sifford admr. of Lewis Sifford, 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 Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Charlotte Brantley vs. Jacob B. Miller admr. 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 Five dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

John Haynes vs. Lawson Proffer admr. of Andrew 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 and Seventy Four cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

John D. Smith vs. William C. Harty admr. of David Harty, 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 ... dollars and Seventy Four cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 403 - 16 Jun 1857

William C. Harty vs. William C. Harty, admr. of Daniel Harty, 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 Seven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Jacob Miller & Joseph B. Furry vs. William Nations admr. of Jacob Nations, 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.

Elisha Riddle vs. William Tippen admr. of John Tippen, 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 Five dollars and Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of James Hobbs, deceased
Now comes Jacob Jenkins administrator of said Estate and presents his report of the sale of the Real estate belonging to said Estate which is approved and filed.

Orville Behurst vs. Jacob Miller admr. 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 One dollars and Thirty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of John Tippen, deceased -- First Annual Settlement
And now comes William Tippen admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Four hundred and Fifty Eight dollars and Nine cents and is credited by Thirty Seven dollars and Thirty One cents per vouchers No. 1 to 7 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Three hundred and Sixty dollars and Twenty Eight cents.

PAGE 404 - 16 Jun 1857

John D. Smith vs. Lawson Proffer admr. of Andrew 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 Fifty Four dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that Forty Five dollars of this Judgment be of the second class and that Nine dollars and Fifty cents be of the fifth class.

Daniel Miller vs. Lawson Proffer admr. of Andrew 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 Twenty dollars and Eleven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Jesse W. Cook vs. Lawson Proffer admr. of Andrew 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 Two dollars and Sixty Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Jesse W. Cook vs. Lawson 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 Two dollars and Sixty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 405 - 16 Jun 1857

Estate of John Myers, deceased -- On Petition for Sale of Real Estate to pay debts
On Motion of Thomas J. Walker administrator of said Estate it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court ... th following described real estate (to wit) the ...fractional quarter of fractional section No. 19 in township No. 26 North of Range No. 11 East, belonging to said estate and heretofore ordered to be sold and has not yet been sold. It is therefore ordered that said administrator do sell the said real estate above described at public auction at the Court house door of this County on the first day of the ... of this Court it being the 16 ...during the setting of said Circuit Court ...land be sold on a credit of twelve months, the purchaser giving his note and 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 terms and place of the sale to be published for four weeks successively in some newspaper printed in this State and that he cause a copy of such notice to be put up at ten public places in this County, at least twenty days before the day of sale and that he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

Martin and John Newcomer vs. Jacob Miller admr. 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 Five dollars and Seventy cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

William G. Phelan vs. Jacob Miller admr. 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 Fifty dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

PAGE 406 - 16 Jun 1857

Estate of Robert Douglass, deceased -- Final Settlement
And now comes Jonathan Johnson admr. of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Thirty one dollars and Thirty Four cents, and is credited by the sum of Sixty Two dollars and Fifty Five cents per vouchers No. 10 to 13 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of One hundred and Sixty Eight dollars and Seventy Nine cents. Ordered by the Court that said administrator make distribution and payment to the following heirs (to wit) To Jonathan Johnson, Thirty Three dollars and Seventy Five and Four Fifths cents, to Thomas Douglass, Thirty Three dollars and Seventy Five and Four Fifths cents, to Julia Jane Douglass, Thirty Three dollars and Seventy Five and Four Fifths cents and to Susan Douglass, Thirty Three dollars and Seventy Five and Four Fifths 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 Jonathan Johnson (here accepting) be appointed Guardian of the Estate of Thomas Douglass, Julia J. Douglass, Nancy Douglass and Susan Douglass, and that he give bond in the sum of one hundred dollars for each Estate on or before the first day of the next Term of this Court.

Estate of John H. Crowder, deceased -- Final Settlement of Francis E. Crowder
And now comes John M. Davis and Francis E. Davis, his wife late Francis E. Crowder adminstratrix of said Estate and presents her final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Four thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Four dollars and Ninety Nine cents, and is credited by the sum of Four thousand Seven hundred and Forty Three dollars and Ninety Three cents, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Thirty One dollars and Six cents.

Samuel Randle, Patrick Randle, Joseph Daugherty & Nancy his wife, Tilithy Poe, Cyntha Ann Delany, John Delany & Joel Randle heirs and legal Representatives of Abraham Randle Deceased and Nathaniel W. Watkins -- On Petition for Partition of Land.
Now comes James Dowdy Sheriff and presents his report after sale of said Estate and said petition mentioned which is approved.

PAGE 407 - 17 Jun 1857

Benjamin F. Trent vs. George Sifford admr. of Lewis Sifford, 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 second class.

James Goforth vs. George Sifford admr. of Lewis Sifford, 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 ... dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that Seven dollars of this Judgment be of the second class and the balance in the fifth class.

John M. Davis vs. Jacob Miller admr. 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 Seventy One dollars and Eight cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class and to be paid out of the distributive shares respectively distributed to James Crowder and Mary Crowder children and heirs of the said John H. Crowder, deceased.

John M. Davis vs. Jacob Miller admr. 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 Thirty dollars and Fifty Six cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 408 - 17 Jun 1857

George F. Miller vs. William C. Hearty admr. of David Hearty, 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 Six dollars and Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Parrish G. Wilson vs. William C. Harty admr. of David Harty, 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 dollars and Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Henry Miller vs. Edney S. Hardin admr. of Benjamin G. Harden, 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 Ninety cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

David B. Miller vs. Edney S. Hardin admr. of Benjamin G. Harden, 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 Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 409 - 17 Jun 1857

James Nations vs. Edney S. Hardin admr. of Benjamin G. Harden, 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 Seventy cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

James M. Goforth vs. Edney S. Hardin admr. of Benjamin G. Harden, 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 Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

John L. Hansford vs. Edney S. Hardin admr. of Benjamin G. Harden, 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 Peter Proffer, deceased -- Final Settlement of Andrew Proffer, administrator
And now comes Lawson Proffer admr. of Andrew Proffer who was administrator of said Estate of Peter Proffer, deceased and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Eight hundred and Seventy Two dollars and Sixty Nine cents, and is credited by the sum of ... hundred and Twenty Four dollars and Nine cents per vouchers No. 9 to 200, which leaves a balance with which the said Andrew Proffer is chargeable of the sum of Ninety Eight dollars and Sixty cents which amount is classed in the fifth class of ...

PAGE 410 - 17 Jun 1857

Ordered by the Court that Malinda J. Fredrick a minor of the age of four years in the month of February 1857 be apprenticed to Daniel Renner until she arrives at the age of sixteen years.

James Nations vs. George Sifford admr. of Lewis Sifford, 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 Seven dollars of this Judgment be of the second class and the balance in the fifth class.

Reuben P. Owen vs. William C. Harty admr. of David Harty, 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 Ten cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Reuben P. Owen & A.P. Owen vs. Edney S. Hardin admr. of Benjamin G. Harden, 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 Fifty Nine cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Bartlett & Mausby vs. Edney S. Hardin admr. of Benjamin G. Harden, 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 first class.

Reuben P. Owen vs. George Sifford admr. of Lewis Sifford, 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 ... dollars and Eighty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that Seven dollars of this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 411 - 17 Jun 1857

Estate of Benjamin G. Hardin, deceased -- On Petition for Sale of Real Estate to pay debts
And now comes Edney S. Hardin and ... ...and presents her petition ... for the sale of the following described real estate the South East quarter of the North East quarter of section 35 in Township No. 27 North of Range No. 9 East containing eighty acres. 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.

Daniel Renner vs. William C. Harty admr. of David Harty, 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 Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Absalom B. Bailey, deceased
On motion of Henry Miller, admr. of said Estate his Settlement is continued until the Next Term of this Court.

Orson Bartlett vs. Edney S. Hardin admr. of Benjamin G. Harden, 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 ... dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 412 - 17 Jun 1857

Estate of James Harlow, deceased
On motion of Orson Bartlett admr. of said Estate his Annual Settlement of said Estate is continued until the Next Term of this Court.

Estate of George Bess, deceased
On motion of Orson Bartlett admr. of said Estate his Annual Settlement of said Estate is continued until the Next Term of this Court.

Henry Miller vs. John Beasley admr. of Jacob Masters, 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 George McPheeters, deceased -- On Petition to Sell Real Estate to pay debts
And now comes William C. Harty 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 Section No. 32 and the South East quarter of the North East quarter of the North West quarter of Section No. 33 and the West half of the South East quarter of Section No. 32 and the North west quarter of the South West quarter and the South West quarter of the North West quarter of Section No. 33 and the North quarter of the South East quarter and the South East quarter of the North East quarter of Section No. 32 in Township No. 27 North of Range No. 10 East containing 320 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.

Estate of Jesse Scism, deceased -- On petition to Sell Real Estate to pay debts
And now comes William C. Harty administrator of said Estate and presents his petition and affidavit praying for the sale of the following described Real Estate (to wit) the East half ... East quarter of Section No. ... East quarter of Section No. 31 in Township ... Range No. 10 East containing 100 ... acres. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court ... 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 therefore ordered ... persons interested in said Estate be notified and 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 413 - 17 Jun 1857

Edney S. Hardin vs. Edney S. Hardin admrx. of Benjamin F. Hardin, deceased
The Plaintiff comes and presents her demands where upon the Court appoints Hiram Wasson to defend said Estate who enters his appearance herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff ... nothing by her ...and that said defendant recover against ... the cost of this suit whereupon the plaintiff ... appeal and files her bond affidavit, which bond the Court refuses to accept and approve and refuses to ... appeal.

Estate of John Dickerson, deceased -- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Westley F. Settle admr. of said Estate and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Ninety Seven dollars and Seventy Five cents and is credited by One dollar and Thirty Five cents per vouchers No. 4 to 5 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Ninety Six dollars and Forty cents.

Estate of Michael Kinder, deceased -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Westley F. Settle admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Forty Two dollars and Sixty Three cents and is credited by Thirty Two dollars and Twenty cents per vouchers No. 1 to 6 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of One hundred dollars and Forty Three cents.

PAGE 414 - 18 Jun 1857

Estate of Benjamin F. Hardin, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Edney S. Harden, admrx. of said Estate give a new bond and additional security as administratrix of said Estate.

Estate of Benjamin Taylor, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Sarah Taylor administratrix of said Estate give additional Security as such administratrix on or before the first day of the next term of this Court.

Estate of Andrew Proffer, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Letters of Administration granted to Lawson Proffer on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed and that the bond of said administrator be approved.

Estate of Calvin Aust, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Letters of Administration granted to Joshua Maberry on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed and that the bond of said administrator be approved.

Estate of Josiah Hodges, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Letters of Administration granted to Henry H. Bedford on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed and that the bond of said administrator be approved.

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

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

PAGE 415 - 18 Jun 1857

Estate of William Middleton, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Letters of Administration granted to Martha J. Middleton on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed and that the bond of said administrator be approved.

Estate of Peter Proffer, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Letters of Administration granted to Lawson Proffer on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed and that the bond of said administrator be approved.

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

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

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

Estate of Joel Brantley, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Inventory, of said Estate be approved.

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

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

Estate of Benjamin F. Hardin, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Inventory, Appraise Bill and Sale Bill of said Estate be approved.

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

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

George W. Henson, deceased
On motion of Robert P. Paramore, admr. of said Estate it is ordered by the Court that said administrator have a credit of Twenty dollars out of said Estate.

Estate of George W. Henson, deceased -- On Petition for sale of Real Estate ...
And now comes Robert P. Paramore administrator of said Estate and presents his petition and affidavit praying for the sale of the following described Real Estate (to wit) the West half of the South West quarter and the West half of the South East Quarter of the South West quarter of Section No. 17 also the North West quarter of the North West quarter of section No. 28 and the North East quarter of the North East quarter of Section No. 29 in township No. 27 North of Range No. 11 East containing one hundred and eighty 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 416 - 18 Jun 1857

Estate of William Vandegriff, deceased
On Motion it is ordered that the Letters of Administration be granted to Susannah Vandegriff & Calvin Riddle and that they give bond for the sum of Five hundred dollars whereupon the said Susannah Vandegriff & Calvin Riddle presents their bond with James H. Singleton and James Vandegriff as their securities which bond is approved and filed.

Estate of Lewis Sifford, deceased -- On Petition for sale of Real Estate to Pay debts
And now comes George Sifford administrator of said Estate and presents his petition and affidavit praying for the sale of the following described Real Estate (to wit) Lots No. 1 and 2 in the North West quarter of Section No. 18 in Township No. 27 North of Range No. 10 East containing One hundred and Sixty 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 417 - 18 Jun 1857

Estate of Henry Guess, deceased --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Jesse A. Gilley admr. of said Estate and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Thirty Five dollars and Forty Five cents and is credited by Two hundred and Twenty Six dollars and Seventy Three cents, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Eight dollars and Seventy Two cents.

Estate of Hogan Ellison, deceased
On Motion of Norphlett G.H. Jones & James W. Childress, administrators of the said Estate this Settlement is continued until the Next Term of this Court.

Estate of Jacob Masters, deceased
On Motion of John Beasley, administrator of the said Estate this Annual Settlement is continued until the Next Term of this Court.

Estate of Overton L. Parrish, deceased -- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Westley F. Settle admr. of said Estate and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Six hundred and Eleven dollars and Eight Nine cents and is credited by Two hundred and Fifteen dollars and Thirteen cents per vouchers No. 4 to 9 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Three hundred and Ninety Six dollars and Seventy Six cents.

Estate of Elenor E. Dodson -- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes James H. Dodson Guardian of said Elenor E. Dodson and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Fifty Three dollars and Twenty Five cents and is credited by Thirty Eight dollars and ... cents per vouchers, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Fifteen dollars and Sixteen cents.

Westley F. Settle, admr of Michael Kinder, deceased vs. Malinda Thompson admrx. of Andrew Thompson, 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 Twenty Seven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the Sixth class.

PAGE 418 - 18 Jun 1857

Estate of Pride R. Bradshaw, deceased -- 4th Annual Settlement
And now comes Daniel B. Miller admr. of said Estate and has no charges to make and is credited by the sum of Sixty Two dollars and Sixty Nine cents.

Estate of Joseph Beckworth, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Eliza J. Beckworth, Admrx. of said Estate appear at the next term of this Court to be held at the Court House in the Town of Bloomfield in this County on the 3rd Monday of September Next, and make Final Settlement of her said administration or show cause why she does not do so.

19 Jun 1857
Estate of Cyntha A. Corbett
On motion of Solomon G. Kitchen, guardian of said Estate his Annual Settlement of said Guardianship is continued until the next term of this Court.

William G. Phelan vs. Lydia Hatley admrx. of Alston Hatley, 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 paid as expense of administration.

Estate of Pittman Miller, deceased -- 4th Annual Settlement
And now comes Daniel B. Miller admr. of said Estate and presents his fourth annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Nine hundred and Three dollars and Twenty two and one half cents and is credited by Two dollars and Fifty cents per vouchers No. 1 to 2 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Nine hundred and Seventy Two dollars and one half cents.

Estate of James Stafford, deceased -- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes Daniel B. Miller admr. of said Estate and presents his third annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Seven hundred and Twenty One dollars and ... one and one fourth cents and is credited by Six dollars and Ninety Five cents per vouchers No. 16 to 17 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Seven hundred and F... dollars and Twenty Six and three fourths cents.

PAGE 419 - 18 Jun 1857

Jonas Eaker vs. Daniel B. Miller admr. of Pittman Miller, 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 Two dollars and Sixty Two cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

Jonas Eaker 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 Twelve dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

William G. Phelan vs. Daniel 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 One hundred dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

Estate of Alston Hatley, deceased -- Final Settlement
And now comes Lydia Hetley admrx. of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said Estate. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that no further assets have come to her hands since her last Settlement and that there was a balance in her favor on said Settlement of $117.63 and said administratrix presents vouchers No. 15 - 19 in amounting to Fifty dollars and Eighty Four cents which said amount makes a balance due ... from said Estate of the sum of One hundred and Six... dollars and Forty Seven cents and ... due notice of her intention to make her final Settlement at this term of Court. Ordered that she be discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

PAGE 420 - 19 Jun 1857

Estate of James Stafford, deceased -- On Petition for Sale of Real Estate to pay debts
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the Order of sale in this cause has not been complied with according to law. It is therefore ordered that said order of sale be renewed and that said administrator do sell the interest in the said real estate of said James Stafford, deceased at public auction at the court house door or place of holding court of this County on the first day of the next term of this Court it being the twenty first day of September next during the sitting of the said Court and that said land be sold on a credit of twelve months, the purchaser giving his note and 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 terms and place of the sale to be published for four weeks successively in some newspaper printed in this State and that he cause a copy of such notice to be put up at ten public places in this County, at least twenty days before the day of sale and that he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

Estate of Jacob Taylor, deceased -- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Daniel B. Miller admr. of said Estate and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Six hundred and Eighty Six dollars and Eighty One cents and is credited by One dollar and Sixty Five cents per vouchers No. 18 to 19 inclusive, which leaves a balance of Six hundred and Eighty Five dollars and Sixteen cents in the hands of said administrator.

Sterling Johnson vs. Westley F. Settle admr. of John Dickerson, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and this cause is continued until the Next Term of this Court.

William S. Haydon vs. William C. Gholson & Mary J. Gholson -- On Petition for partition of Real Estate
And now comes James Dowdy, Sherriff of this County and presents his report of the sale of real estate in said cause which report is offered and filed. Ordered by the Court that William G. Phelan be allowed Five dollars, attorneys fees in this cause.

PAGE 421 - 20 Jun 1857

Eli Williams, admr. of William Williams, deceased vs. Hulda Williams & 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 Four hundred and Fifty dollars and Eighty Nine cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Isaac Taylor, deceased -- Second 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 thousand Two hundred and Forty Six dollars and Fifty Seven cents and is credited by Seventy Three dollars and Forty cents, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of One thousand one hundred and Seventy Three dollars and Seventeen cents.

Estate of John B. Johnson, deceased
On motion of John D. Smith, administrator of the Will annexed of said Estate his Annual Settlement of said Estate is continued until the Next Term of this Court. And is further ordered that said administrator be allowed to ... an inventory and appraise bill of said Estate on or before the first day of the next term of this Court.

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

PAGE 422 - 20 Jun 1857

Estate of Robert Giboney, deceased
On motion it is ordered that Henry H. Bedford & Solomon G. Kitchen, administrators of said Estate appear at the next term of this Court and show cause why an order of payment should not be made against them on all demands against said Estate.

James Dowdy, Esq. Sheriff of this County personally appears in open Court and acknowledges his deed of conveyance by him executed to William S. Hayden for the following described lots or parcel of real estate situate in the Town of Bloomfield in this County (to wit) No. Seventy Five sold under an order or decree of this Court to make partition between William S. Haydon, William C. Gholson and Mary J. Golson. Ordered that the Clerk of this County certify the execution and acknowledgement of said deed under the Seal of this Court.

7 Jul 1857
John H. Stokes vs. Sarah Taylor admr. of Benjamin 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 Fourteen dollars and Fifty seven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that Twelve dollars and Sixty Two cents of this Judgment be of the first class and that one dollar and Ninety Five cents be of the fifth class.

John H. Stokes vs. Sarah Taylor, admrx. of Benjamin 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 Seven dollars and ... cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 423 - 7 Jul 1857

Thomas W. McDoniel vs. George Sifford, admr. of Lewis Sifford, 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 fifth class.

Orson Bartlett vs. Sarah Taylor, admrx. of Benjamin 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 Four 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 Mary E. Ham, William H. Ham & Jane Ham
And now comes Isaac Bond Guardian of the Estate of Mary E. Ham, William H. Ham & Jane Ham and on his motion his annual settlement of said Estate is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Estate of James M. Taylor, Margaret E. Taylor & Mary M.A. Taylor
On motion of Nancy Taylor guardian of the said Estate her annual settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Estate of Thomas R. Griffith
On motion of Given Owens guardian of the said Estate his annual settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Estate of Peter Shurman
On motion of John M. Davis guardian of the said Estate his annual settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

PAGE 424 - 7 Jul 1857

Estate of Matilda Jenkins
On motion of William M. Jenkins guardian of the said Estate his annual settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

David Crytes vs. William C. Harty admr. of Daniel Harty, 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 and Sixty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Henry Miller vs. Sarah Taylor admr. of Benjamin 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 Five dollars and Forty Four cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Crytes & Cooper vs. William C. Harty admr. of Daniel Harty, 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 for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Mary E. Williams & James T. Williams
On motion of Eli Williams guardian of the said Estate his annual settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Estate of Prestley Pryor
On motion of Eli Williams guardian of the said Estate his annual settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Estate of Jackson Gunnels & Elisa Gunnels
On motion of John Gunnels guardian of the said Estate his annual settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

PAGE 425 - 7 Jul 1857

Estate of Pride R. Bradshaw, deceased -- On Petition of Sale of Real Estate ...
And now Comes Daniel Miller, admr. of said Estate and it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that the order of Publication ... cause has been duly complied with and no objections made thereto. It is therefore ordered that said administrator do sell the real estate of the said Pride R. Bradshaw, deceased at public auction at the Court house door in the Town of Jackson in the County of Cape Girardeau in the State of Missouri on the first day the next Term of the Circuit Court of said County, it being the twenty third day of November AD 1857 during the setting of said Court and that said land be sold on a credit of six months purchaser giving note and 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 at the time place and terms of sale to be published in some newspaper printed in this state for four weeks ... before the day of said sale. And that he make report of his proceedings at the next Term of this Court.

Estate of John B. Johnson, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Inventory and appraise Bill of said Estate be approved.

William A. Whitehead 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 Fourteen dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

Estate of Andrew Thomasson, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Matilda Thomasson administratrix of said Estate appears at the ... of this Court to be held at the Court House in the Town of Bloomfield in this County on the 3rd Monday of September next, and make final Settlement of her said administration or show cause why she does not do so.

William A. Whitehead vs. Eli Williams, admr. of William 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 Eleven dollars and Forty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

PAGE 426 & 427 - 6 Aug 1857

Estate of Benjamin Taylor, deceased
On motion it is ordered that Sarah Taylor, administratrix of said Estate be allowed to sell a Lot of hogs at private sale belonging to said Estate.

Tillman M. Rich vs. Sarah Taylor, admrx. of Benjamin 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 Thirteen dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

Estate of William Vandegriff, deceased
On motion it is ordered that Susannah Vandegriff & Calvin Riddle, admrs. of said Estate be allowed to sell all the personal property belonging to said Estate and remaining unsold, at private sale.

7 Aug 1857
Estate of James Stafford, deceased
On motion it is ordered that Daniel B. Miller admr. of said Estate have a credit of the sum of Five dollars and Twenty cents on his inventory of said Estate.

Estate of Daniel Harty, deceased -- On petition of sale of Real Estate to pay debts
And now comes William C. Harty administrator of said Estate and presents his petition and affidavit praying for the sale of the following described Real Estate (to wit) The South East quarter of the South West quarter of Section No. 22 and the North West quarter of the North East Quarter and ... half of the North West quarter of Section No.... No. 20 North of Range No. ten East containing ... and sixty 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 428 - 21 Sep 1857

Estate of William J. Middleton, deceased
And now comes Martha J. Middleton, administratrix of said Estate and files the inventory and appraise bill of said Estate, which is approved by the Court; and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said Estate does not exceed the amount allowed by law to the widow of said deceased as her dower. It is therefore ordered that said administratrix retain the amount in her hands and that all further settlement and advertisements under said Estate be discovered and the Court order said adminsistratrix to be proceeded with.

Estate of Daniel Harty, deceased -- On petition for sale of real estate to Pay debts
And now comes William C. Harty, admr. of said Estate, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the order of publication made in this cause 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 Daniel Harty, deceased at public auction in the town of Bloomfield in this County on the 2nd day of the Next Term of the Circuit Court of said County, it being the 17th day of November AD 1857during 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 cause a notice containing a particular description of the Real Estate to be sold stating the terms and place of the sale to be published for four weeks successively in some newspaper printed in this State and that he cause a copy of such notice to be put up at ten public places in this County, at least twenty days before the day of sale and that he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

Estate of Jesse Scism, deceased - On Petition for sale of Real Estate to pay debts
And now comes William C. Harty, admr. of said Estate, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the order of publication made in this cause 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 Jesse Scism, deceased at public auction in the town of Bloomfield in this County on the 2nd day of the Next Term of the Circuit Court of said County, it being the 17th day of November AD 1857during 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 cause a notice containing a particular description of the Real Estate to be sold stating the terms and place of the sale to be published for four weeks successively in some newspaper printed in this State and that he cause a copy of such notice to be put up at ten public places in this County, at least twenty days before the day of sale and that he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

PAGE 429 - 21 Sep 1857

Estate of George McPheeters, deceased -- On Petition for Sale of Real Estate to pay debts
And now comes William C. Harty, admr. of said Estate, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the order of publication made in this cause 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 George McPheeters, deceased at public auction in the town of Bloomfield in this County on the 2nd day of the Next Term of the Circuit Court of said County, it being the 17th day of November AD 1857during 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 cause a notice containing a particular description of the Real Estate to be sold stating the terms and place of the sale to be published for four weeks successively in some newspaper printed in this State and that he cause a copy of such notice to be put up at ten public places in this County, at least twenty days before the day of sale and that he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

Ezekiel McNeely vs. Henry Miller & Joseph R. McLane admrs. 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 ...hundred and Forty Six dollars for ....

PAGE 430 - 21 Sep 1857

H. & W. Miller vs. Susannah Vandegriff & Calvin Riddle admrs. of William Vandegriff, 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 Nineteen dollars and Seventy Four cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Henry Miller vs. Susannah Vandegriff & Calvin Riddle admrs. of William Vandegriff, 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 Seven dollars and Twenty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Jefferson Z. Story, admr. of John Story, deceased vs. Jobe A. Swindle admr. of Benjamin F. Trent, 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 Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Daniel B. Miller vs. Susannah Vandegriff & Calvin Riddle admrs. of William Vandegriff, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice and the ... is continued until the Next Term of this Court.

David Garner vs. Susannah Vandegriff & Calvin Riddle admrs. of William Vandegriff, 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 Seven dollars and Twenty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 431 - 21 Sep 1857

William Bailey vs. Jobe A. Swindle admr of Benjamin F. Trent
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 and Thirty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of John Howard deceased
And now comes Martin Asher admr. of said Estate and files the Inventory and Appraise Bill of said Estate which is approved of by the Court and appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said ... does not exceed the amount allowed by law to the widow of said deceased as her dower. It is therefore ordered that said administrator pay to the widow of said deceased the amount in his hands and that all further settlement and advertisement under said administration be dispensed with unless further Estate be discovered and the Court orders said administration to be proceeded with.

Estate of Thomas Douglass, Julia J. Douglass, Nancy Douglass, Susan Douglass
Jonathan Johnson Guardian of the Estate of Thomas Douglass, Julia J. Douglass, Nancy Douglass, Susan Douglass comes and presents his bond for the sum of Two hundred and Eighty dollars with Jesse B. Griffen & Wilson Johnson as his security which bond is approved by the Court and ordered to be filed.

Estate of George W. Henson, deceased -- On petition for sale of Real Estate to pay debts
And now comes Robert P. Paramore administrator of said Estate it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the order of public auction made in his case has been duly complied with and no objections hereto made thereto. It is therefore ordered that said administrator do sell the said real estate above described at public auction at the Court house door of this County on the 3rd day of the next term of this Circuit Court of said County ... the 17th day of November A.D. 1857 during the ... (to wit) ten percent of the purchase money to be paid down and the balance on a credit of twelve months, the purchaser giving his note and 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 terms and place of the sale to be published for four weeks successively in some newspaper printed in this State and that he cause a copy of such notice to be put up at ten public places in this County, at least twenty days before the day of sale and that he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

PAGE 432 - 21 Sep 1857

Estate of Lewis Sifford, deceased -- On petition for sale of Real Estate to pay debts
And now comes George Sifford administrator of said Estate it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the order of public auction made in his case has been duly complied with and no objections hereto made thereto. It is therefore ordered that said administrator do sell the said real estate above described at public auction at the Court house door of this County on the 3rd day of the next term of this Circuit Court of said County ... the 17th day of November A.D. 1857 during the ... (to wit) ten percent of the purchase money to be paid down and the balance on a credit of twelve months, the purchaser giving his note and 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 terms and place of the sale to be published for four weeks successively in some newspaper printed in this State and that he cause a copy of such notice to be put up at ten public places in this County, at least twenty days before the day of sale and that he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

Martha A. Vaughn vs. Robert P. Paramore admr. of George W. Henson
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 dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

Jonas Oaks vs. Robert P. Paramore admr. of George W. Henson
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 Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

PAGE 433 - 21 Sep 1857

Jonas Oaks vs. Lawson Proffer admr. of Andrew 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 Five dollars and Ten cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

John G. Kelly vs. Sarah Taylor admrx. for Benjamin 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 Twenty dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Whitelaw & Rodney vs. Jefferson Z. Story admr. of John Story, 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 Eighty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

J.W. Limbaugh vs. Edney S. Hardin admrx. of Benjamin Hardin, 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 Thirty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Thomas W. McDoniel vs. Lawson Proffer admr. of Andrew 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 Twenty Four dollars and Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

PAGE 434 - 21 Sep 1857

William Ligget vs. Sarah Taylor admrx. for Benjamin 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 Ten dollars and Fifteen cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that Three dollars and Forty cents of this Judgment be of the first class and the balance in the fifth class.

Jefferson Z. Story, admr. of John Story, deceased vs. William C. Harty admr. of Jesse Scism, 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 Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Ordered by the Court that Daniel Underwood, a minor of the age of eight years be bound to Peter Wilfong until he arrives at the age of twenty one years.

Solomon Parsons vs. Jobe Swindel admr. of Benjamin f. Trent, 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 first class.

James Nations vs. Susannah Vandegriff & Calvin Riddle admrs. of William Vandegriff, 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 Six dollars and Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 435 - 21 Sep 1857

James K. Cooks vs. Lawson Proffer admr. of Andrew 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 Nine dollars and Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that Six dollars of this Judgment be of the second class and that Three dollars be of the Fifth class.

Elizabeth Trent vs. Jobe A. Swindle admr. of Benjamin F. Trent, 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 dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

22 Sep 1857
Estate of David Williams, deceased
Ordered that the inventory and Appraise Bill of said Estate be approved.

David B. Miller vs. Edney S. Hardin admrx. of Benjamin G. Hardin, 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 Seventeen dollars and Eight cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fourth class.

Jacob Foster vs. Jacob Foster admr. of Tillman Foster, deceased
The parties appear and the Court appoints ... to defend said Estate, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Nine dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

PAGE 436 - 22 Sep 1857

Muller & Buck vs. Joshua Maberry admr. of Calvin Aust, 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 Forty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that Five dollars and Eleven cents be of first class and Three dollars and Twenty Nine cents be of the fifth class.

Muller & Buck vs. Joshua Maberry admr. of Calvin Aust, 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 eight dollars and Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this judgment be of the fifth class.

Thomas W. McDoniel vs. Joshua Maberry admr. of Calvin Aust, 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 Two dollars and Forty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that Thirty one dollars and Eleven cents be of first class and One dollar be of the fifth class.

Daniel B. Miller vs. Sarah Taylor admrx. of Benjamin 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 Twenty dollars and Eleven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of John Tippen, deceased
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said deceased in his lifetime (to wit) ... ninth day of November A.D. 1854 ... of Stoddard County the following described ... Swamp land, to wit, the South East quarter of Section ... 30 in Township No. 25 North ... East containing One hundred and sixty ... then is yet due to said County on said land ... One hundred and Fifty Two dollars with ... of sale it further appearing to the ... Court that there is not sufficient assets belonging ... Estate to pay the debts thereof. It is therefore ... the administrator of said Estate sell all the rights title and interest which the said John Tippen at the time of his death, or which his heirs since his death had ... and unto the said described land and that said land be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at the Court House door of this County at the next term of this Court. And on the second day of said Term it being the 22nd of December next during ...

PAGE 437 - 22 Sep 1857

James Nations vs. Sarah Taylor admrx. of Benjamin 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 One dollar and Eighty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Thomas J. Ramsey, William H. Ramsey & Fanny M. Ramsey -- Fourth Annual Settlement
And now comes Alexander Staggs guardian of Thomas J. Ramsey, William H. Ramsey & Fanny M. Ramsey and presents his fourth annual settlement and is charged with the sum of ... hundred dollars and Twenty cents ... sum of Forty dollars and Fifty cents ... inclusive, which ...Guardian of the sum of Fifty Nine dollars and Twenty Five cents.

PAGE 438 - 22 Sep 1857

James Nations vs. Jefferson Z. Story admr. of John Story, 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 Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Samuel F. Flournoy vs. Susannah Vandegriff & Calvin Riddle admrs. of William Vandegriff, 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 Six dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

Estate of William Willams, deceased -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Eli Williams admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Seventy Seven dollars and Forty Six cents and is credited by Sixty Three dollars and Ten cents per vouchers No. 1 to 6 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Two hundred and Fourteen dollars and Thirty Six cents.

Peter Wilfong vs. William C. Harty admr. of George McPheeters, 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 and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Francis M. Taylor vs. William C. Harty admr. of David Harty, 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 for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 439 - 22 Sep 1857

Reuben Harper vs. William C. Harty admr. of Daniel Harty, 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 Forty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Milly Walker, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Elijah Walker be and he is hereby appointed administrator of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of One hundred dollars whereupon the said Elijah Walker presents his bond with James Nations & William S. Kelly as his securities which bond is approved of by the Court and ordered to be filed which is done.

Samuel H. Flournoy vs. William C. Harty admr. of David Harty, 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 Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the ....

Nancy Taylor vs. N. Reed admr. 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 Twenty Two dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Prestley Pryor
Now comes Eli Williams Guardian of said Estate and on his motion his annual Settlement of said Estate is continued until the Next Term of this Court.

Estate of Jacob Masters
Now comes John Beasley Admr. of said Estate and on his motion his annual Settlement of said Estate is continued until the Next Term of this Court.

PAGE 440 - 22 Sep 1857

Estate of George Bess, deceased
Now comes Orson Bartlett, admr. of said Estate and on his motion his Annual Settlement of said Estate is continued until the Next Term of this Court.

Estate of James Horton, deceased
Now comes Orson Bartlett, admr. of said Estate and on his motion his Annual Settlement of said Estate is continued until the Next Term of this Court.

Nancy Taylor vs. Lawson Proffer admr. of Andrew 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 Four dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Andrew Niell, deceased
And now comes Henry Miller admr of said Estate and files his affidavit stating that he has good reason to believe and does believe that one John Miller has embezzled certain property belonging to said Estate. It is therefore ordered that a citation issue against said John Miller returnable immediately. And on further motion of said Henry Miller it is ordered that a subpoena ducistiem fine against Reuben P. Owen Clerk of the Circuit Court of Stoddard County returnable on Tomorrow morning, commanding him to bring up and produce in this Court the record in the cast of ____.

23 Sep 1857
James Nation vs. Hulda Williams & 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 Ten dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment ...

PAGE 441 - 23 Sep 1857

Estate of John Myers, deceased -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Thomas J. Walker admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of ... hundred and Seventy dollars and Seventy Four cents and is credited by One hundred dollars and Seventy Five cents per vouchers No. 1, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of One hundred and Seventy dollars.

Reuben Harper vs. Hulda Williams & 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 Five 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 Hysom, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Nancy Hysom by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed and that the bond of said administratrix to be approved.

Estate of Joseph Gooden, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Emeline Gooden by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed and that the bond of said administratrix to be approved.

Estate of Joseph Gooden deceased
And now comes Emeline Gooden admrx. of said Estate and files the inventory and appraise bill of said Estate which is approved by the Court. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said ... doesn't exceed the amount allowed by law to the widow of said deceased or her dower. It is therefore ordered that said administratrix retain the amount in ... and that all further settlement and advertisements made by said admrx. be dispensed without ... further Estate be discovered and the Court orders... administration to be ...

Estate of David Williams, deceased
Ordered by the Court ... Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed and that the bond of said administration be approved.

PAGE 442 - 23 Sep 1857

Estate of George W. Smith, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Martha J. Smith by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed and that the bond of said administratrix to be approved.

Estate of Benjamin F. Trent, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Jobe A. Swindle by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed and that the bond of said administrator to be approved.

Henry Miller admr. of Andrew Niell, deceased vs. Henry Miller
On motion to discover assets. The defendant appears and agrees to make settlement at the next term of this Court and transfer assets in his hands belonging to the Estate of said Andrew Niell, deceased

24 Sep 1857
Estate of Daniel Harty, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Inventory, Appraise Bill and Sale Bill of said estate be approved.

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

Estate of Calvin Aust, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Inventory, Appraise Bill and Sale Bill of said estate be approved.

Estate of George H. Hysom, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Inventory, Appraise Bill and Sale Bill of said estate be approved.

Estate of Benjamin 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 Administratrix of said Estate file an affidavit to her Inventory of said Estate.

Estate of John B. Johnson, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Appraise Bill of said estate be approved. And it is further ordered that the Administratrix of said Estate file an affidavit to her Inventory of said Estate.

PAGE 443 - 23 Sep 1857

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

Estate of Andrew Niell, deceased
On motion it is ordered that the administrator of said Estate be allowed to Sell a Lot of Brick belonging to said Estate at private Sale.

Estate of Thomas Tippen, Deceased
On motion it is ordered that Henry H. Bedford be appointed administrator of said Estate and that he give bond in the sum of Five hundred dollars whereupon said Henry H. Bedford presents his bond and William J. Walker and James Nations as his Securities which bond is approved and ordered to be filed, which is done.

Estate of Thomas Tippen, deceased -- On Petition for Sale of Real Estate to pay debts
And now comes Henry H. Bedford administrator of said Estate and presents his petition and affidavit praying for the sale of the following described Real Estate, The South East quarter of Section No. Twenty One in Township No. Twenty Five North of Range No. 11 East containing One hundred and Sixty 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 December next. An order will be made for the sale of all the rights, title and interest which the said Thomas Tippen at the time of his death or which his heirs ... his death had or have ... unto the said described land. 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.

25 Sep 1857
Ordered by the Court that David Crytes (here accepting) be ... Guardian and Curator of the Estate of William ...[William O. Night] a person of unsound mind ... that he give bond for the sum of Two thou... hundred dollars. Whereupon David Crytes presents his bond with Daniel B. Miller & James Nations, as his securities which bond is approved and ordered to be filed.

PAGE 444 - 25 Sep 1857

Estate of Christena Gunnels -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes John Gunnels Guardian of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and has no charges to make and is credited by Eleven dollars and Thirty Five cents per vouchers No. one to Three inclusive.

Estate of William H. Reed, deceased -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Nancy C. Reed admrx. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Nine dollars and Seventy Five cents and is credited by One hundred and Twenty Two dollars and Twenty Five cents per vouchers No. 1 to 5 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Twelve dollars and Fifty cents.

Estate of Britton Jones, deceased
On motion it is ordered that Norphlett G.H. Jones be appointed administrator of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of Sixteen hundred dollars. Therefore said Jones presents his bond with Daniel B. Miller and Robert P. Paramore as his securities which bond is approved and ordered to be filed which is done.

PAGE 445 - 25 Sep 1857

Thomas Bacon vs. Norphlett G. H. Jones, admr. of Britton Jones, 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 Six dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

Tillman M. Rich vs. Norphlett G. H. Jones, admr. of Britton Jones, 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 Two dollars and Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Sarah H. Night vs. David Crytes Guardian of William O. Night
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the this cause is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Estate of John B. Johnson, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Inventory of said Estate be approved.

Estate of John M. Hanes, deceased
Now comes William W. Hicks admr. of said Estate and on his motion his annual Settlement of said Estate is continued until the next term of this Court.

Estate of David M. Cross, deceased
Now comes William W. Hicks admr. of said Estate and on his motion his annual Settlement of said Estate is continued until the next term of this Court.

Estate of Isaac Ford, deceased
Now comes William W. Hicks admr. of said Estate and on his motion his annual Settlement of said Estate is continued until the next term of this Court.

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

PAGE 446 - 12 Oct 1857

Estate of William Wells, deceased
Ordered by the Court that William J. Smith administrator of said Estate appear at the next Term of this court to be held at the Court House in the Town of Bloomfield in this County on the 3rd Monday of December Next and make Final Settlement of his said administration or show cause why he does not do so.

Estate of William Huston, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Absalom Farris administrator of said Estate appear at the next Term of this court to be held at the Court House in the Town of Bloomfield in this County on the 3rd Monday of December Next and make Final Settlement of his said administration or show cause why he does not do so.

David Garner vs. Calvin Riddle and Susannah Vandegriff admrs of William Vandegriff, 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 defendant recover against said plaintiff their cost and charges by them ... about their said suit in this cause expended.

John G. Kelly vs. William G. Phelan & Hulda Williams executors of James Williams, deceased
The parties by their attorneys come and on motion of said plaintiff this cause is continued until the next Term of this court at his cost. It is ... and adjudged by the Court that said defendant ... against said plaintiff the costs and ...laid out about their defense of ....

PAGE 447 - 13 Oct 1857

Estate of James Landrith, deceased
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said deceased in his lifetime ...it on the ... of December A.D. 1854 purchased from the County of ... the following described Real Estate r... land to wit The South West of the North West of Section No. 24 and the North West quarter of the North East quarter of Section No... in Township No. 25 North of Range No. 10 East containing Eighty acres and that there is yet due to said County on said land the sum of Six dollars with interest from the date of sale and it further appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there is not sufficient assets belong to said Estate to pay the debts thereof. It is therefore ordered that the administrator of said Estate sell all rights, title and interest which the said James Landrith at the time of his death or which his heirs since his death had or have in and unto the said described land and that ...land be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at the Court House door of this County at the Next Term of this Court and on the First day of said term it being 2nd day of December Next during the setting of said Court and that said Real Estate be sold on a ...it of t... 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 terms and place of the sale to be published for four weeks successively in some newspaper printed in this State and that he cause a copy of such notice to be put up at ten public places in this County, at least twenty days before the day of sale and that he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

Miller & Jones vs. Norphlett G.H. Jones admr of Britton Jones, 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 Five dollars and ... cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 448 - 13 Oct 1857

Isaac Brand vs. Isaac Brand Guardian of William Ham, Sarah J. Ham and Mary E. Ham
The plaintiff comes whereupon the Court appoints Solomon G. Kitchen to defend who enters is appearance herein and the Court after hearing the test... offered doth consider and adjudge that said Plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Sixty Six dollars for his debt with cost of suit.

PAGE 449 - 21 Dec 1857

Orson Bartlett vs. Seth G. Hollis admr of Andrew Hover, 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 One cent for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Armstead Dowdey vs. Seth G. Hollis admr of Andrew Hover, 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 One cent for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

James Goforth vs. William Black admr. of Thomas Crother, 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 Seven dollars and Ninety Eight cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

John I. Smith vs. William Black admr. of Thomas Crother, 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 ... cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 450 - 21 Dec 1857

William Black vs. William Black, admr. of Thomas Crabtree, deceased The plaintiff comes whereupon the Court appoints James V. O'Dell to defend who enters is 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 Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

John D. Smith vs. Seth G. Hollis admr of Andrew Hover, 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 One cent for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

John R. Dowdy vs. Susannah Vandegriff & Calvin Riddle, admrs of William Vandegriff, 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.

John R. Dowdy vs. William Black, admr of Thomas Crabtree, 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 fifth class.

Estate of Andrew Crabtree, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Seth G. Hollis administrator of said Estate be authorized to sell at private sale Four Shares of Stock in the ... and Fulton Rail Road Company of ...

 

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