Probate Records

Vol. B
Mar 1858 – Jan 1859

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.



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PAGE 601 - 22 Dec 1858

R.P. Paramore vs. Martha M. Walker admrx. of Samuel G. Walker, decd
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.

Jesse C. Walker 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 Seventeen dollars and Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

William L. Kelly vs. James Nations admr of William R. Hurt, decd
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirty Five dollars and Eighty Two cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Squire Williams, decd
Ordered by the Court that the administrator of said Estate be authorized to sell all unsold personal property belonging to said Estate at private contract, to the best advantage.

Wm. F. Enders & Co. vs. John Cawthorn admr of William Ligget, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One hundred and Forty Nine dollars and Seventy Eight cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 602 - 22 Dec 1858

Estate of Squire Williams, deceased
And now comes John C. Miller admr debonisnon of said Estate and presents his petition and affidavit praying for the sale of the interest that said deceased had in the following described Real Estate (To Wit) which petition states that in the lifetime of said deceased he on the Twenty Seventh day of October A.D. 1854 bought of Stoddard County Missouri: The East half of the North East quarter of Section Twenty Seven and the South West quarter of the North West qr of Section Twenty Six in Township No. Twenty five North of Range No. Ten East containing in all One hundred and Twenty acres for which he executed his promissory note, to said County for Eighty dollars. Balance on said land bringing interest from day payable in Twelve months from the date thereof. Which note with interest thereon is ... due and unpaid. It is therefore ordered that said administrator be authorized to sell all the interest of said deceased to said Land subject to the a... note for the payment of the debts of said deceased.

R.P. & A.B. Owen vs. John C. Miller admr of Squire Williams, decd
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Ten dollars and Twenty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

R.P. & A.B. Owen vs. John C. Miller admr of Squire Williams, decd
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 Sixty Seven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 603 - 22 Dec 1858

William Bailey, Jr. vs. James Nations admr of William R. Hurt, decd
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 Eighty Two cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

William Bailey, Jr. vs. James Nations admr of William R. Hurt, decd
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 Eighty Five dollars and Eighty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Wilson Johnson vs. John Cawthorn admr of William Ligget, 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 fifth class.

Miller & Jones vs. R.P. Paramore admr. of Wiley Jerrigan, Sr., decd
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 Ninety Seven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

Miller & Jones vs. John Cawthorn admr of William Ligget, decd
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 Sixty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 604 - 22 Dec 1858

Estate of William R. Hurt, decd
Ordered by the Court that the Widow of said Deceased be allowed the sum of Seventy dollars of said Estate for provisions for herself and Family, one year.

John Crawthorn admr. of William Ligget, deceased vs. Lemuel Stewart admr of Alfred Chronister, decd
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 Eighty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

John H. Stokes vs. Lemuel Stewart admr of Alfred Chronister, decd
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 Sixty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Elias H. Crocker vs. James Nations admr of William R. Hurt, decd
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One hundred and Thirty One dollars and Ninety Four cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Solomon G. Kitchen vs. Peter F. Sitz admr of Alfred Wilson, decd
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 Hundred dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 605 - 22 Dec 1858

John W. Seals vs. Peter F. Sitz admr of Alfred Wilson, decd
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 of the fifth class.

Thos. W. McDoniel & J.K. Cook admrs of G.W. Rhodes, deceased vs. Peter F. Sitz admr of Alfred Wilson, decd
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 their debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Richard B. Newkirk vs. Noah W. Sitz admr of John Wood, decd
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.

Estate of Thomas Crabtree, decd -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes William Black admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Nanty Seven dollars and Ninety Five cents and is credited by One hundred and Forty dollars and Thirteen cents per vouchers No. 1 to 11 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Fifty Seven dollars and Eighty ... cents.

PAGE 606 - 22 Dec 1858

Estate of Jacob Jenkins, decd -- Final Settlement
And now comes Daniel B. Miller admr. of said Estate and presents his final settlement on said Estate and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Seven dollars and Sixty Eight and one half cents, and is credited by the sum of Two hundred and Seven dollars and Sixty Eight and one half cents for vouchers No. 1 to 40, which leaves Nothing in the hands of said administrator. 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 and that he has given due and legal notice of his intention to make his final settlement at this Term of this Court. It is therefore ordered that he be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

David G. Hicks vs. Peter F. Sitz admr of Alfred Wilson, decd
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 hundred dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Charles G. Hawkins vs. James Nation admr. of William R. Hurt, decd
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 Seventy Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Andy Masters vs. Peter F. Sitz admr of Alfred Wilson, decd
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 cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 607 - 22 Dec 1858

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

Andy Masters vs. Philip Masters admr of John Masters, decd
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 fifth class.

Miller & Buck vs. Elizabeth Goza & N.W. Sitz admrs of Henry Goza, 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 hundred and Four dollars and Fifty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Charless Bloor & Co. vs. John Cawthorn admr of William Ligget, decd 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 Twenty Six dollars and Eighty Six cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

James H. White vs. David Crytes admr. of Leonard Sifford, decd
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 Forty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 608 - 22 Dec 1858

George J. Miller vs. Elizabeth Goza & N.W. Sitz admrs of Henry Goza, decd
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 Thomasson, deceased -- On petition for the sale of Real Estate to pay Debts.
And now comes Willis R. Webb admr debonisnon of said Estate. And it appearing to the satisfaction of this Court that the order of publication made in this cause at the last term of this Court has been duly complied with and no objection being made thereto it is therefore ordered that said administrator do sell the Real Estate of the said Andrew Thomasson, deceased at public auction to the highest bidder at the Court house door in the Town of Bloomfield in this county on the first day of the next Term of this Court it being the 21st day of March next, during the setting of said Court. And that said Land be sold on the following terms (to wit) Ten per cent of the purchase money to be paid down and the balance on a credit of Twelve months, the purchaser giving his or her note with approved security for the payment of the purchase money. And it is further ordered that said administrator cause a notice containing a particular description of the Real Estate to be sold stating the time, place and Terms of sale to be posted up at Ten of the most public places in the County at least Twenty days before the day of sale. And that he make report of his proceedings to this Court. And it is further ordered that publication in a newspaper in this Cause be dispensed with.

H. & W. Miller vs. Elizabeth Goza & N.W. Sitz admrs of Henry Goza, decd
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 Seven dollars and Fifty Two cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 609 - 22 Dec 1858

James Kirkpatrick vs. John Cawthorn admr of William Ligget, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One hundred and Forty Four dollars and Seventy cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Alfred Chronister -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Lemuel Stewart admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Four hundred and Ninety Two dollars and Forty Eight cents and is credited by Two hundred and Forty Four dollars and Ninety Seven cents for vouchers No. One to Four inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Two hundred and Forty Seven dollars and Fifty One cents.

William L. Kelly vs. James Nations admr of William R. Hurt, decd
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 Forty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Lucy Webb vs. Thomas W. McDoniel & J.K. Cook admrs of George W. Rhodes, decd
And now comes the plaintiff by her attorney, and on motion of the defendant the said plaintiff herein is ... It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that said defendant ... against said plaintiff the costs of this suit.

PAGE 610 - 22 Dec 1858

Estate of Alfred Wilson, decd
Ordered by the court that the administrator of said Estate have a credit on his inventory for the sum of Forty Six dollars for one account on Jacob B. Miller which appears to the satisfaction of the Court has been filed.

Estate of Alfred Chronister, decd
And now comes Lemuel Stewart, administrator of said Estate. And presents an additional inventory of said Estate which is approved and filed.

Sarah Rhodes vs. Peter F. Sitz admr. of Alfred Wilson, decd.
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.

George Nations guardian of Johnson Bess & Peter Bess minor heirs of Daniel Bess vs. William W. Norman admr of Martin Wilfong, decd
Ordered by the Court that said administrator pay over to George Nations guardian of said heirs all money in his hand belonging to the Estate of Martin Wilfong, deceased.

John Scism vs. James Nation admr of William R. Hurt, decd
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 Thirty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

R.P. & A.B. Owen vs. William C. Harty admr of George 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 Eighteen dollars and Thirty Eight cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 611 - 22 Dec 1858

R.P. & A.B. Owen vs. William C. Harty admr of Thos. J. White decd
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 Ninety Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

R.P. & A.B. Owen vs. William C. Harty admr of George Sifford decd
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 Ninety cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

R.P. & A.B. Owen vs. William C. Harty admr of Thomas J. White decd
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 Eight cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Thomas Crabtree decd -- On Petition to sell Real Estate to pay debts
And now comes William Black administrator of said Estate and presents his petition and affidavit praying for the sale of the following described Real Estate for the payment of the debts of said deceased (to wit) the East ... of the North East quarter of the South East quarter of Section No. Twenty One in Township ...Twenty Seven North of Range No. Nine East containing Twenty acres. And the ... half of the South West quarter of ...
West quarter and North West quarter of South West quarter of Section No. Twenty Two in Township No. Twenty Seven North of Range No. Nine East containing Eighty 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 this application and unless the contrary be shown on or before the first of the next term of this Court to be begun and held at the Court house in the Town of Bloomfield in the County on the 3rd Monday of March next an order will be made for the sale of the who or so much of said Real Estate as will be sufficient to pay the debts of said deceased. And it is further ordered that said administrator give notice of this application by posting up Ten written hand bills at Ten public places in this County at least Twenty days before the first day of the next Term of this Court. Ordered that publication in a newspaper in this cause be dispensed with.

PAGE 612 - 23 Dec 1858

Estate of David  M. Cross -- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes William W. Hicks admr. of said Estate and presents his Third annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Four dollars and Seventy One cents and has no credits which leaves the full amount of One hundred and Four dollars and Seventy One cents, of said Estate in the hands of said Administrator.

Henry Miller vs. Sarah Askew adx of James Askew decd
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty Nine dollars and Fourteen cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 613 - 23 Dec 1858

H. & W. Miller vs. Sarah Askew adx of James Askew decd
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 Four for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

John D. Smith vs. Martha M. Walker adx of Samuel G. Walker decd
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 Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

Estate of Otho Wilson
And now comes Larkin J. Johnson guardian of the Estate of Otho Wilson and presents his bond for One Thousand dollars, with Henry Miller and James Nations as his securities. Which bond is approved and filed.

Estate of Thomas Wilson
And now comes Larkin J. Johnson guardian of the Estate of Thomas Wilson and presents his bond for One Thousand dollars, with Henry Miller and James Nations as his securities. Which bond is approved and filed.

Estate of James Wilson
And now comes Larkin J. Johnson guardian of the Estate of James Wilson and presents his bond for One Thousand dollars, with Henry Miller and James Nations as his securities. Which bond is approved and filed.

Estate of Laura Wilson
And now comes Larkin J. Johnson guardian of the Estate of Laura Wilson and presents his bond for One Thousand dollars, with Henry Miller and James Nations as his securities. Which bond is approved and filed.

PAGE 614 - 23 Dec 1858

Estate of Isaac Ford decd -- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes William W. Hicks admr. of said Estate and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Three hundred and Eleven dollars and Seventy Two cents and is credited by Eight dollars and Fifteen cents per vouchers No. 1 to 6 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Three dollars and Fifty cents.

Estate of Jesse Scism decd -- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Joshua Maberry admr. of said Estate and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Three hundred and Seventy Eight dollars and Fifteen cents and is credited by Twenty dollars and Thirty Two cents per vouchers No. 9 to Fourteen inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Three hundred and Fifty Seven dollars and Eighty Three cents.

Estate of George McPheeters decd -- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes William C. Harty admr. of said Estate and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Six hundred and Five dollars and Sixty One cents and is credited by Forty Five dollars and Seventy Nine cents per vouchers No. Ten to Sixteen inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Five hundred and Fifty Nine dollars and Eighty Two cents.

Estate of John H. Crowder decd -- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Jacob B. Miller admr. of said Estate and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two Thousand Seven hundred and Eighty Nine dollars and Seventy cents and is credited by Four dollars and Twenty cents per vouchers No. Seventeen to Eighteen inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Two thousand and Seven hundred and Eighty Five dollars and Fifty cents.

PAGE 615 - 23 Dec 1858

Estate of Fredrick Shrum, decd
And now comes Jacob B. Miller administrator of said Estate on his motion it is ordered that the first annual settlement of said admin. be continued until the next Term of this Court.

John Chasteen vs. David Crytes admr of Leonard Sifford, decd
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 fifth class.

Estate of Isaac Gailey decd -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes William C. Harty admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Six hundred and Eight dollars and Forty cents and is credited by Forty Five dollars and Thirty Four cents per vouchers No. One to Nine inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Five hundred and Sixty Three dollars and Fourteen cents.

Estate of Isaac Gailey decd
Ordered by the Court that the administrator of said Estate be authorized to rent out the farm belonging to said Estate for the ensuing year at private contract.

Estate of Abner Williams decd
Ordered by the Court that the hiring ... of the Slave belonging to said Estate be approved.

John D. Smith vs. John Sifford admr of James Hopkins decd
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 Fifteen dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

PAGE 616 - 23 Dec 1858

John Chasteen vs. John Sifford admr of James H. Hopkins decd
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 for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

John D. Smith vs. Robert Miller admr of David Hopkins, decd
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 cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

R.P. Paramore admr of Clinton P. Conyer decd vs. Job A. Swindell admr of Benj. F. Trent decd
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seven dollars and Seventy Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of John H. Crowder decd
Ordered by the Court that the administrator of said Estate be authorized to hire out the Slaves belonging to said Estate for the ensuing year.

Estate of Britton Jones decd -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Norphlete G.H. Jones admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Four hundred and Ninety Four dollars and Thirty Six cents and is credited by Twenty Three dollars and Forty Five cents per vouchers No. One to Five inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Four hundred and Seventy dollars and Ninety One cents.

PAGE 617 - 23 Dec 1858

John D. Smith vs. Sarah Askew adx of James Askew decd
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 Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that Twenty One dollars of this Judgment be of the second class and Seven dollars be of the fifth class.

Job A. Swindell admr of Benj. F. Trent, deceased vs. William C. Harty admr of Benj. Hardin decd
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 Fifteen dollars and Sixty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Job A. Swindell vs. William C. Harty admr of Benj. F. Hardin decd
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Two dollars and Seventy Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Miller & Jones vs. Sarah Askew adx. of James Askew decd
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 Fifteen dollars and Twenty Eight cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 618 - 23 Dec 1858

Miller & Jones vs. Sarah Askew adx of James Askew decd
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 Eighty Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Joseph B. Furry vs. Joseph B. Furry admr of Aaron Padon decd
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 Eighty two cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

Estate of Aaron Padon decd
And now comes Joseph B. Furry administrator of said Estate and on his motion it is ordered that his first Settlement of said Estate is continued till the next term of this Court.

David G. Hicks vs. Joseph B. Furry admr of Aaron Padon decd
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Ten dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 619 - 23 Dec 1858

Job A. Swindell admr of Benj. F. Trent decd vs. William C. Harty admr of William H. Robison decd
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Three dollars and Ninety cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Job A. Swindell admr of Benj. F. Trent decd vs. William C. Harty admr of William H. Robison decd
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 of the fifth class.

Estate of Susan Stafford, decd -- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes John D. Smith admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Eighty dollars and Seventy Four cents and is credited by Fifty Nine dollars and Seventy Nine cents per vouchers No. 6 to Ten inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Two hundred and Twenty Seven dollars and Ninety Five cents.

Estate of William Robbins decd
Ordered by the Court that the administrator of said Estate be authorized to hire out the Slaves belonging to said Estate on the 25th day of December 1858 for the ensuing year.

Estate of James Medlin decd
Ordered by the Court that Barnett G. Smith administrator of said Estate be authorized ... out to Taylor D... a deed of conveyance ... following ... Real Estate ... said County in the State of Missouri...
No. Twenty Eight in Township No. Twenty Seven North of Range No. Ten East containing Six acres belonging to the Estate of said deceased.

PAGE 620 - 23 Dec 1858

Solomon Parsons vs. William C. Harty admr of Benjamin Hardin decd
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 1st class.

Thomas Sullenger vs. James Nations admr of William R. Hurt decd
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 fifth class.

William C. Randall vs. William C. Harty admr of Benj. F. Hardin decd
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 Forty Two cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

William A. Whitehead vs. William C. Harty admr of Benj. F. Hardin decd
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 for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

Thos. J. Sullenger vs. James Nations admr of William R. Hurt decd
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.

PAGE 621 - 23 Dec 1858

Harper & Christy vs. David Crytes admr of Leonard Sifford, decd
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 first class.

H. & W. Miller vs. David Crytes admr of Leonard Sifford, decd
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 Eighty Nine cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Fredrick Shrum decd -- On Petition to sell Real Estate to pay debts
And now comes Jacob B. Miller administrator of said Estate and presents his petition and affidavit praying for the sale of the following described Real Estate for the payment of the debts of said deceased. To wit. The South West quarter of the South East quarter of Section No. Seventeen in Township No. Twenty Eight North of Range No. Eleven East containing Forty acres. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there is not sufficient personal property to pay the debts of said deceased it is therefore ordered that all persons interested in said Estate be notified of this application and unless the contrary be shown on or before the first day of the next term of this Court to be held at the Court house in the town of Bloomfield in this County on the 3rd Monday of March next. An order will be made for the sale of the whole or so much of said Real estate as will be sufficient to pay the debts of said deceased. It is further Ordered that said administrator give notice of the application ...
Written hand bills at ten public places in this County at least twenty days before the first day of the next term of this Court. Ordered that publication in a newspaper in this cause be dispensed with.

PAGE 622 - 23 Dec 1858

Estate of Michael Kinder decd - On petition for the sale of Real Estate to pay debts
And now come Henry F. Settle administrator of said Estate and presents his petition and affidavit praying for the sale of the following described Real Estate for the payment of the debts of said deceased (to Wit) The West half of Lot No. Two of the North East quarter of Section No. Five in Township No. Twenty Five North of Range No. Eleven East containing Forty acres and 81/100. 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 this application and unless the Contrary be shown on or before the second day of the next term of this Court to be held at the Court house in the town of Bloomfield in this County an order will be made for the sale of said Real Estate at so much thereof as will be sufficient to pay the debts of said deceased. And it is further ordered that said administrator give notice of this application by posting up ten written hand bills at ten public places in this County at least twenty days before the first day of the next term of this Court. Ordered that publication in a newspaper in this cause be dispensed with.

Hiram Culbertson vs. James Nations admr of William R. Hurt, decd
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 fifth class.

Estate of Michael A. Wilson decd -- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes Joseph R. McLain & Henry Miller admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two thousand and ... hundred and Ninety Six dollars and Ten cents and is credited by Seven hundred and ... dollars and Thirteen cents per vouchers No. 1 to 17 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Two Thousand Two hundred and Forty Two dollars and Ninety Seven cents.

PAGE 623 - 23 Dec 1858

Estate of Leonard Sifford deceased
Ordered by the court that the administrator of said Estate be authorized to sell all the unsold personal property belonging to said Estate at private sale.

24 Dec 1858
Estate of Benj. G. Hardin decd -- On petition for the sale of Real Estate to pay debts
And now come William C. Harty Public administrator who administers said Estate and presents his petition and affidavit praying for the sale of the following described Real Estate for the payment of the debts of said deceased (to Wit) The South East quarter of the North East quarter of Section No. Thirty Five in Township No. Twenty Seven North of Range No. Nine East containing Forty acres and the North East quarter of the South East quarter of Section No. Thirty Five in Township No. Twenty Seven North of Range No. Nine 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 this application and unless the Contrary be shown on or before the first day of the next term of this Court an order will be made for the sale of said Real Estate or so much thereof as will be sufficient to pay the debts of said deceased. Said Court to be begun and held at the Court house in the town of Bloomfield in this County on the 3rd Monday of March next. And it is further ordered that said administrator give notice of this application by posting up ten written hand bills at ten public places in this County at least twenty days before the first day of the next term of this Court. Ordered that publication in a newspaper in this cause be dispensed with.

PAGE 624 - 24 Dec 1858

Estate of Clinton P. Conyers decd - On petition for the sale of Real Estate to pay debts
And now come Robert P. Paramore administrator debonis non of said Estate and presents his petition and affidavit praying for the sale of the following described Real Estate for the payment of the debts of said deceased (to Wit) The North East quarter of the North West quarter of Section No. Nine in Township No. Twenty Seven North of Range No. Ten East containing 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 this application and unless the Contrary be shown on or before the first day of the next term of this Court to be begun held at the Court house in the town of Bloomfield in this County on the 3rd Monday of March next an order will be made for the sale of whole or so much of said Real Estate as will be sufficient to pay the debts of said deceased. And it is further ordered that said administrator give notice of this application by posting up ten written hand bills at ten public places in this County at least twenty days before the first day of the next term of this Court. Ordered that publication in a newspaper in this cause be dispensed with.

Estate of A.B. Bailey decd
And now comes Henry Miller administrator of said Estate and on his motion it is ordered that his settlement of said Estate required to be made at this term be continued until the next term of this Court.

Estate of William Brand decd -- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes Henry Miller admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One thousand and Ten dollars and Seventy Seven and is credited by Three hundred and Fifteen dollars and Seventy Seven cents per vouchers No. 9 to 16 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Seven hundred and Eighty Five dollars.

Nancy Scism vs. William C. Harty admr of Jesse Scism decd
And now comes Nancy Scism by her attorney and presents an account against said Estate for one year’s provisions for Ten children and herself for the sum of One hundred dollars and for the sum of One hundred and fifty dollars for balance due her on her dower. Which account is filed. And the Court after having fully advised on the subject doth consider and adjudge that said account is not due said Widow. Where upon she files her affidavit for an appeal to the Circuit Court of this County. Which appeal is granted.

PAGE 625 - 24 Dec 1858

R.P. Paramore admr of Clinton P. Conyer decd vs. Peter F. Sitz admr of Alfred Wilson decd
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty Nine dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Wiley Jerrigan Jr. decd
Ordered by the Court that the public administrator of this County take this Estate into hand and administer the same as the law directs.

Lucinda Barnes vs. Sarah Askew admr of James Askew decd
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 Sixty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Lucinda Jerrigan vs. Lucinda Jerrigan admr of Wiley Jerrigan Jr. decd
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 her debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

PAGE 626 - 24 Dec 1858

Estate of Overton L. Parrish decd
Ordered by the Court that Wesley E. Settles administrator of said Estate make a final settlement of his administration on said Estate at the next term of this Court or show cause why he should not do so.

Estate of Michael Kinder decd
Ordered by the Court that Wesley E. Settles administrator of said Estate make a final settlement of his administration on said Estate at the next term of this Court or show cause why he should not do so.

Estate of Everett Brantley decd
Ordered by the Court that William G. Phelan administrator debonis non of said Estate, deliver to Solomon G. Kitchen curator of the minor heirs of said deceased the Slaves belonging to said Estate on the 25th day of this month for the ensuing year.

Estate of Andrew Neal decd
Ordered by the Court that Henry Miller admr Pendentileta of said Estate be authorized to rent out the farm belonging to said Estate for the ensuing year.

William G. Phelan & Henry Miller vs. Elizabeth Goza & N.W. Sitz adm of Henry Goza deceased -- Motion to revoke letters of adm continued
And now comes William G. Phelan one of plaintiffs in this cause and moves the Court to revoke the letters of administration heretofore granted on said Estate to Elizabeth Goza & Noah W. Sitz by the clerk of this Court in vacation. And this cause is continued till the next term of this Court.

Henry Miller vs. Martha M. Walker adx of Samuel G. Walker decd
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.

PAGE 627 - 24 Dec 1858

H. & W. Miller vs. Martha M. Walker admr of Samuel G. Walker decd
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 Twenty cents for Their debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of James Askew decd
Ordered by the Court that the administrator of said Estate be authorized to hire out the Slaves belonging to said Estate on the 1st day of January next.

Isom Strong Guardian of Henry A. Wilson comes and presents his bond for one hundred and fifty dollars as such guardian with Noah Wilson as his security. Which bond is approved and filed.

Isom Strong Guardian of Dilphey E. Wilson comes and presents his bond for one hundred and fifty dollars as such guardian with Noah Wilson as his security. Which bond is approved and filed.

Isom Strong Guardian of William P. Wilson comes and presents his bond for one hundred and fifty dollars as such guardian with Noah Wilson as his security. Which bond is approved and filed.

Isom Strong Guardian of Caroline Wilson comes and presents his bond for one hundred and fifty dollars as such guardian with Noah Wilson as his security. Which bond is approved and filed.

17 Jan 1859
Estate of Henry Goza deceased
Ordered by the Court that the admr of said Estate be authorized to sell at private sale to the best advantage all unsold personal property belonging to said Estate. Ant it is further ordered that he be authorized to rent the farm belonging to said Estate for the ensuing year at private contact...

PAGE 628 - 17 Jan 1859

Estate of Rufus Elsworth decd
Ordered by the Court that the administrator of said Estate be authorized to rent out the farm belonging to said Estate for the ensuing year at private contract.

Estate of Henry Goza decd
Ordered by the Court that Elizabeth Goza widow of said deceased be allowed the sum of Twenty dollars out of said Estate for one year’s groceries for self and family.

John Hegner vs. N.W. Sitz & Elizabeth Goza admr of Henry Goza decd
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 Sixty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of John Bailey decd
Ordered by the Court that the administrator of said Estate be authorized to sell the rent corn belonging to said Estate at public sales and that he give ten days notice of said sale by posting up written hand bills.

Estate of Michael Kinder -- On Petition for the sale of Real Estate to pay debts
And now come Wesly F. Settles administrator of said Estate and presents his petition and affidavit praying for the sale of the following described Real Estate for the payment of the debts of said deceased (to Wit) The North half of lot No. Two of the North East quarter of Section No. Five in Township No. Twenty Five North of Range No. Eleven East containing Forty Three acres & ... And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that order made in this cause has not been complied with. 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 this application and unless the Contrary be shown on or before the first day of the next term of this Court to be held at the Court house in the town of Bloomfield in this County on the 3rd Monday of ... next an order will be made for the sale of whole or so much of said Real Estate as will be sufficient to pay the debts of said deceased. And it is further ordered that said administrator give notice of this application by posting up ten written hand bills at ten public places in this County at least twenty days before the first day of the next term of this Court. Ordered that publication in a newspaper in this cause be dispensed with.

PAGE 629 - 17 Jan 1859

Estate of Wiley J. Jerrigan Jr. decd
Ordered by the Court that the administrator of said Estate be authorized to sell at private sale the unsold personal property belonging to said Estate to the best advantage.

Estate of James Forbess decd
Ordered by the Court that William C. Harty public administrator in and for this County take said Estate into hand and that William F. Crytes and Reuben Harper be appointed witnesses to assist said administrator in making out an inventory of said Estate.

Estate of Wiley Jerrigan Jr. decd -- Final Settlement
And now comes Lucinda Barnes formerly Lucinda Jerrigan and presents a final settlement of her administration of said Estate, and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Fourteen dollars and Seventy Five cents, and is credited by the sum of Two hundred and Ten dollars and Sixty cents for vouchers No. one and two, which leaves a balance in the hands of said Lucinda Barnes the sum of Four dollars and Fifteen cents. It is therefore ordered that said administrator be hence discharged she and go thereof without day.

18 Jan 1859
Daniel B. Miller vs. James Dowdy admr of John Fields 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 Seventy Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class and draw interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum.

PAGE 630 - 18 Jan 1859

Caleb Hopkins vs. David Crytes admr of Leonard Sifford decd
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 Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

John Phelps vs. David Crytes admr of Leonard Sifford decd
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seven dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of David Biddle decd
Ordered by the Court that William W. Hicks be and he is hereby appointed administrator debonis non of said Estate.

Samuel H. Flournoy vs. William C. Harty admr of George Sifford decd
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 fifth class.

PAGE 631 - 18 Jan 1859

Estate of Everett Brantley decd
Ordered by the Court that William G. Phelan administrator of said Estate be notified to 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 March next. And make settlement of his administration on said Estate or show cause why he should not do so.

Estate of Daniel Sanford decd
Ordered by the Court that William G. Phelan administrator of said Estate be notified to come forward 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 March next. And make settlement of his administration on said Estate or show cause why he should not do so.

Estate of Isaac Taylor decd
Ordered by the Court that William G. Phelan administrator of said Estate be notified to come forward 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 March next. And make settlement of his administration on said Estate or show cause why he should not do so.

Estate of James Williams decd
Ordered by the Court that William G. Phelan administrator of said Estate be notified to come forward 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 March next. And make settlement of his administration on said Estate or show cause why he should not do so.

Estate of David  M. Cross decd
Ordered by the Court that William W. Hicks admr of said Estate be authorized to rent out the farm belonging to said Estate for the ensuing year at private contract.

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