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Probate Records

Vol. B
Jul 1853 -  May 1854

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 101 - 23 Jul 1853

Estate of Robert Giboney, deceased --- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes Henry H. Bedford & Solomon G. Kitchen administrators of said Estate and presents their third annual settlement and are charged with the sum of Four thousand One hundred and Twelve dollars and Fifty Two cents and are credited by the sum of Two thousand Three hundred and Fifty Five dollars and Two cents per vouchers No. 41 to 87 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of the sum of Seventeen hundred and Fifty Seven dollars and Fifty cents consisting of debts due said Estate and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there is sufficient assets in the hands of said administrator to pay Forty per cents on the demands in the Fifth class against said Estate. It is therefore ordered that said administrators do pay forty per cent in all demands in the fifth class against said Estate.

PAGE 102 - 16 Aug 1853

Daniel B. Miller vs. Chiles M. Dowdy administrator of Silas Dowdy, 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 Forty Nine cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of George K. Dowdy, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Chiles M. Dowdy Executor of the Last Will & Testament of said deceased and presents his First Annual Settlement and is charged with the sum of One thousand Eight hundred and Sixty One dollars and Thirty Two cents and is credited by the sum of Three hundred Forty Six dollars and Four cents per vouchers No. 1 to 10 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of the sum of One Thousand Five hundred and Fifteen dollars and Twenty Eight cents.

William W. Hicks vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of George Cox, 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 Fifteen cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Pettman Miller, deceased
On motion of Daniel B. Miller admr. of said Estate it is ordered that he have a credit in his inventory for the sum of Twenty dollars an amount of an account against Noah W. Sitz, which has been proven to be paid.

17 Aug 1853
Ordered by the Court that George A. Wells administrator of said Estate appear at the next Term of this Court to be held on the third Monday of October next, and give other and further security to his bond as such administrator. And that a copy of this order be sent to the sheriff of Dunklin County and be served on said George A. Wells.

PAGE 103 - 17 Aug 1853

Estate of John Williamson, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the real estate belonging to said Estate ordered to be sold at the next Term of this Court be sold on a credit of four months.

Estate of Isaac Taylor, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to William G. Phelan on said Estate be confirmed, and it is further ordered that the bond of said administrator be approved, and that the inventory, appraise bill and sale bill of said Estate be approved.

Estate of Joseph Masters, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Oliver Masters on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed, and that the bond of said administrator be approved. And it is further ordered that the appraise bill be approved. And it is further ordered that the appraise bill and sale bill of said Estate be approved; and the said administrator attach a proper affidavit to his inventory.

Estate of Alston Hatley, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Lydia Hatley on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed, and that the bond of said administratrix be approved. And it is further ordered that the inventory and appraise bill of said Estate be approved.

Estate of Hasting H. Poe, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Elizabeth G. Poe on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed, and that the bond of said administratrix be approved.

Estate of Samuel Moore, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to John Moore on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed, and that the bond of said administrator be approved. And it is further ordered that the inventory, appraise bill and sale bill of said Estate be approved.

Estate of William J. Maberry, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the 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. And it is further ordered that the inventory, appraise bill and sale bill of said Estate be approved.

Estate of Aaron Ellsworth, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters Testimary granted to Elizabeth Ellsowrth on said Estate be confirmed and that the bond of said administratrix be approved.

PAGE 104 - 17 Aug 1853

Estate of James Stafford, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Daniel B. Miller on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed. And it is further ordered that the bond of said administrator be approved and that the inventory, sale bill and appraise bill of said Estate be approved.

Estate of Alexander Harty, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Jacob Harty on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed. And it is further ordered that the bond of said administrator be approved and that the inventory, sale bill and appraise bill of said Estate be approved.

Estate of James C. Smith, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Emily Smith on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be approved.

Estate of Thomas Bradshaw, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Nancy Bradshaw on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed. And it is further ordered that the bond of said administratrix be approved and that the inventory, sale bill and appraise bill of said Estate be approved.

Estate of George Cox, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the inventory, sale bill and appraise bill of said Estate be approved.

Estate of Hogan Ellison, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the inventory, sale bill and appraise bill of said Estate be approved.

Estate of Jesse Simmons, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the inventory, sale bill and appraise bill of said Estate be approved.

Estate of Fanney Foster, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Pride Bradshaw on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed. And it is further ordered that the bond of said administrator be approved and that the inventory, sale bill and appraise bill of said Estate be approved.

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

Estate of William Wells, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the inventory, sale bill and appraise bill of said Estate be approved.

PAGE 105 - 17 Aug 1853

Estate of Robert Douglass, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Mariah A. Douglass & Jonathan C.L. Johnson on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed. And it is further ordered that the bond of said administrator be approved.

Estate of Hiram Duff, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the bond of John Henry, administrator of said Estate be approved and that the Letters of Administration granted to said Henry on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed. And the said administrator comes and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court from the inventory and appraise bill here filed and approved that said Estate does not exceed the amount allowed by law to the widow of said Hiram Duff, deceased. It is therefore ordered that said administrator pay over the same to her, and that all further advertisements and settlements under said administration be dispensed with unless further Estate be discovered and the Court orderes said administration to be proceeded with.

PAGE 106 - 7 Dec 1853

Estate of Everett Brantley, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Nancy F. Brantley administratrix of said Estate be authorized to reserve from hire all the slaves of said Estate except two, to wit, Stephen & Israel, and that she be permitted to hire said slaves at the town of Springhill on the second day of January next between the hours of nine AM and three PM of said day.

John M. Johnson vs. Oliver Masters admr. of Joseph Masters, 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.

PAGE 107 - 16 Jan 1854

Rachel Rush, Harrison Rush, Samuel Weakley & Elizabeth his wife, Amanda E. Derington by her guardian Ben. C. Derington vs. Alfred Rush administrator of the Estate of William Rush, deceased --- On Petition for Partition of Slaves
The parties by William G. Phelan their attorney comes and presents their petition herein, and the said defendant also comes and enters his appearance herein; and it appearing from said petition that one William Rush in his lifetime at the time of his death was seized and possessed of the following described slaves, to wit, one negro man named Bob about twenty years of age, one negro man named Edmund about forty five years of age, one negro woman named Emiline about eighteen years of age and her child about twelve months of age, one negro girl about twelve years of age named Lotte. It further appears from said petition the evidence before this Court that said William Rush at the time of his death left the following persons heirs of his Estate, to wit, Rachel Rush widow of said deceased, Harrison Rush, Alfred Rush, Elizabeth Weakley children of said deceased and Amanda E. Derington a granddaughter of said deceased, and that said heirs and each entitled to the one fifth part of said salves. It is therefore ordered that Benjamin West, Samuel Keen & James Overton of Mississippi County be and they are hereby appointed commissioners to make partitions of said described slaves among said heirs according  their respective rights, and that said commissioners make report of their proceedings to this Court at the next Term thereof, to which Term this cause is continued.

Daniel B. Miller vs. Jonathan C.L. Johnson admr. of the Estate of Robert Douglass, 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 Sixty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 108 - 16 Jan 1854

Thomas W. McDoniel vs. Jacob Harty admr. of Alexander 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 Eighteen dollars and Ten cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

William A. Wheeler vs. Jacob Harty admr. of Alexander 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 Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

George F. Miller vs. Joshua Maberry admr. of William Maberry 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.

17 Jan 1854
Estate of Barbary J. Adams & Thomas J. Adams --- 1st Annual Settlement
Carney H. Welch guardian of Barbary J. Adams, Thomas J. Adams comes into Court and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Sixty Six dollars and Thirty cents, and is credited by the sum of Five dollars and Seventy Five cents per vouchers No. 1 to 3 inclusive which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of the sum of One hundred and Sixty dollars and Fifty Five cents.

PAGE 109 - 17 Jan 1854

Estate of Henry G. Welch, deceased --- Settlement
And now comes Jesse Cruise administrator of said Estate and presents a settlement of said Estate and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and forty two dollars and Twenty Five cents, and is credited by the sum of Ninety Three dollars and Seventy Five cents per vouchers No. 1 to 7 inclusive which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of the sum of One hundred and Forty Eight dollars and Fifty cents. And it appearing to this Court from the inventory, appraise bill, and sale bill of said Estate here filed and approved that said does not exceed the amount allowed by law to the widow of said deceased. It is therefore ordered that said administrator pay over to the widow of said deceased the balance of said Estate in his hands, and that all further settlement and advertisement under said administration be dispensed with unless further Estate be discovered and the Court order said administration to be proceeded with.

Solomon G. Kitchen vs. James E. Rhodes admr. of William M. Hale, 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 paid as expense of administration.

John Shrum & Elijah Jenkins vs. Joshua Maberry admr. of William Maberry, 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 Seventy Five cents for their debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

Estate of Alexander Neal --- Final Settlement
And comes Thomas Lasslie guardian of Alexander Neal by his agent and presents a final settlement of said guardianship and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Fourteen dollars and is credited by the sum of One hundred and Sixteen dollars per vouchers No. 1 & 2, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said guardian has fully paid over all assets which have come to his hands. It is therefore ordered that said Thomas H. Lasslie be hence discharged from said guardianship and go thereof without day.

PAGE 110 - 17 Jan 1854

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

William G. Phelan vs. James E. Rhoads amr. of William M. Hale, 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 paid as expense of administration.

John F. Bowlin vs. Joshua Maberry admr. of William J. Maberry, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Eleven dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Thomas W. McDoniel vs. Henry h. Bedford admr. of Mary Stewart, deceased
The plaintiff appears and the defendant being solemnly called comes not but makes default although duly served with notice, and the Court after hearing the testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Eleven dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit, and that this judgment be of the fifth class.

Barrabus B. Thomas vs. Joshua Maberry admr. of William J. Maberry, 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 fifth class.

PAGE 111 - 17 Jan 1854

Benjamin Taylor vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Isaac 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 Six dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Elijah Jenkins vs. Alfred Wilson admr. of Milton 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 Three dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

William H. Moore vs. James E. Rhoades admr. of William M. Hale, 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 Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

Estate of William M. Hale, deceased --- First Annual Settlement
And now comes James E. Rhoades administrator of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Seventy Seven dollars and Fifty cents, and is credited by the sum of One hundred and Fifty Seven dollars and Ninety Eight cents per vouchers No. 1 to 10 inclusive which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of the sum of One hundred and Nineteen dollars and Sixty Two cents.

Thomas W. McDoniel vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of George Cox, deceased
The plaintiff appears and the defendant being solemnly called comes not but makes default, although served with notice, and the Court after hearing the testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recovers 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.

PAGE 112 - 17 Jan 1854

Estate of Thomas Jenkins, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes William M. Jenkins admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Eighty Five dollars and Thirty Six cents, and is credited by the sum of Thirty Seven dollars and Fifty Eight cents per vouchers No. 1 to 9 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of the sum of Two hundred and Forty Seven dollars and Seventy Eight cents.

Estate of Monrow Sitz, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Joseph Lavender administrator of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Eighty Seven dollars and Thirty Eight cents and is credited by the sum of Nine dollars and Twenty Five cents per vouchers No. 1 to 3 inclusive which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of the sum of Twenty eight dollars and Thirteen cents.

Estate of Nathaniel Shrum Heirs --- Final Settlement
And now comes John Shrum guardian of the heirs of Nathaniel Shrum and presents a Final settlement of said guardianship and is charged with the sum of Seventy Two dollars and Twenty Six cents and is credited by the sum of Eleven dollars and Fifty cents per vouchers No. 4 & 5 which leaves a balance in the hands of said Guardian of Sixty One dollars and Seventy Six cents, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said guardian has given legal notice of his intention to resign his said guardianship. It is therefore ordered that said John Shrum be allowed to resign his said guardianship and that he pay over the amount in his hands to whoever may be appointed their legal guardian.

James M. Dowdy vs. Chiles M. Dowdy Exer. of the Last Will & Testament of George K. Dowdy, 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 paid as expense of administration.

Christopher C. Harris vs. Daniel B. Miller admr. of James Stafford, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court
pg. 113
hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seven dollars and Ninety Seven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 113 - 17 Jan 1854

Estate of Isaac Taylor, deceased
On motion of William G. Phelan administrator of said Estate it is ordered that he have a credit on his inventory for the sum of Five dollars and Eighty Five cents. And it is further ordered that Daniel Taylor be released from further liability on his note due said Estate for about that amount.

Ordered by the Court that Malinda Dowdy (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the Estate of Chiles Dowdy & Mary E. Dowdy minor heirs of Silas Dowdy, deceased, and that she give bond for the sum of Eight hundred dollars, whereupon the said Malinda Dowdy presents her bond for said amount with Chiles M. Dowdy as her security which bond is approved by the Court and filed.

Malissa Pew vs. Alfred Wilson admr. of Melton 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 Eighteen dollars and Ninety Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

And now comes Joshua Maberry guardian of the Estate of William H. Bollinger, Martha Bollinger, David A. Bollinger and Sarah C. Bollinger and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Eighty Eight dollars and Seventy Six cents and is credited by the sum of Two dollars and Sixty Two cents per voucher No. 1, which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of the sum of ... hundred and Eighty Six dollars and Fourteen cents.

Estate of John A. Adams, Nancy Adams & Brook Adams --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Joshua Maberry guardian of the Estate of John A. Adams, Nancy Adams & Brook Adams comes and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Forth Nine dollars and Forty Five cents and is credited by the sum of Two dollars and Twenty Four cents per voucher No. 1 which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of the sum of Two hundred and Forty Seven dollars and Twenty one cents.

PAGE 114 - 17 Jan 1854

John Story vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Isaac 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 Three dollars and Thirty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Jesse F. Allen vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Isaac 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 Twelve dollars and Thirty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

Daniel B. Miller vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Isaac 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 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.

John Beasley & Hannah Andrews administrator of the Estate of Godfrey Andrews, deceased vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Isaac 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 and Forty dollars and Fifty Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Charles Tetnek, deceased
Ordered by the Court that William C. Harty admr. of said Estate rent out the farm belonging to said Estate for the present year for the repairs that are necessary to be done on the same.

PAGE 115 - 17 Jan 1854

Estate of Abraham Rogers, deceased --- On Petition for Sale of Real Estate to Pay Debts
And now comes William C. Harty administrator of said Estate and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the ordered made by this Court at the July Term AD 1853 for the sale of the real estate belonging to said Estate has not been complied with. It is therefore, on motion of said administrator, ordered that said order of sale be renewed, and that said administrator do sell the real estate of the said Abraham Rogers, deceased, at public auction at the Court house door of this County, on the second day of the next Term of this Court it being the 18th day of April next, during the setting of said County Court, and that said real estate be sold to the highest bidder for ready 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 set up at ten of the most public places in this County at least twenty days before the day of said sale, and that he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

Estate of Absalom B. Bailey, deceased --- On Petition for Sale of Real Estate to Pay Debts
And now comes Henry Miller administrator of said Estate and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the ordered made by this Court at the July Term AD 1853 for the sale of the real estate belonging to said Estate has not been complied with. It is therefore, on motion of said administrator, ordered that said order of sale be renewed, and that said administrator do sell the real estate of the said Absalom B. Bailey, deceased, at public auction at the Court house door of this County, on the second day of the next Term of this Court it being the 18th day of April next, during the setting of said County Court, and that said real estate be sold to the highest bidder for ready 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 set up at ten of the most public places in this County at least twenty days before the day of said sale, and that he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

Estate of Robert Giboney, deceased --- On Petition for Sale of Real Estate to Pay Debts
And now comes Henry H. Bedford & Solomon G. Kitchen administrators of said Estate and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the ordered made by this Court at the July Term AD 1853 for the sale of the real estate belonging to said Estate has not been complied with. It is therefore, on motion of said administrator, ordered that said order of sale be renewed,
pg. 116
sell the real estate of the said Robert Giboney, deceased, at public auction at the Court house door of this County, on the second day of the next Term of this Court it being the 18th day of April next, during the setting of said County Court, and that said real estate be sold to the highest bidder on a credit of Twelve months, the purchaser or purchasers giving note and approved security for the payment of the purchase money. And it is further ordered that said administrators cause a notice containing a particular description of the real estate to be sold stating the time, place and terms of sale to be set up at ten of the most public places in this County at least twenty days before the day of said sale, and that he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

PAGE 116 - 17 Jan 1854

Estate of Melton Wilson, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the inventory and sale bill of said Estate be approved and that said administrator have until the next Term of this Court to amend his appraise bill.

18 Jan 1854
Estate of Philip Bright, deceased
On motion of John D. Smith admr. of said Estate it is ordered that he have until the Next Term of his Court to make his final settlement of said administration.

John M. Johnson vs. Alfred Wilson admr. of Melton 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 Twelve dollars and Twenty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Solomon Wilson vs. Charlotte Brantley admrx. of Joel Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seventy Six dollars and .... Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

PAGE 117 - 18 Jan 1854

James Nations vs. Alfred Wilson admr. of Melton 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 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.

Estate of Alexander Barks, deceased
And now comes William D. Welch admr. of said Estate and on his motion his annual settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Daniel B. Miller vs. Alfred Wilson admr. of Melton 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 Four 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 John Williamson, deceased --- On Petition for Sale of Real Estate to Pay Debts
And now comes Reuben Harper administrator of said Estate, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the order of sale of the real estate belonging to said Estate made by this Court at the July Term AD 1853 has not been complied with. It is therefore on motion of said administrator ordered that said order of sale be renewed, and that said administrator do sell the real estate of the said John Williamson, deceased at public auction at the Court house door of this County, at the next Term of this Court and on the first day of said Term being the 17th day of April next, during the setting of said County Court and that said real estate be sold to the highest bidder on a credit of four 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 be sold stating the time place and Terms of sale to be set up at ten of the most public places in this County at least Twenty days previous to the day of said sale, and that he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

PAGE 118 - 18 Jan 1854

Terry Poe vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Isaac 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 Sixty Five dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Henry Miller vs. Pleasant P. Major admr. of James Horton, 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 Eight dollars and Twenty Four cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Orson Bartlett vs. Alfred Wilson admr. of Milton 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 Thirty dollars and Seventy cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Orson Bartlett vs. Pleasant P. Major admr. of James Horton, 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 Four dollars and Fifty Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

James Davis vs. Pleasant P. Major admr. of James Horton, 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.

PAGE 119 - 18 Jan 1854

Henry Miller vs. Alfred Wilson admr. of Milton 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 Fifty Nine dollars and Forty Nine cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

William D. Welch of Alexander Barks, deceased vs. John H. Barks admr. of Jacob Barks, deceased --- On Suggestion of Waste
The plaintiff by his attorney comes, and the said defendant being solemnly called comes not but makes default, and this cause is submitted to the Court who after hearing the testimony offered doth find that said Jacob Barks as administrator of the Estate of said Alexander Barks, deceased committed waste on said Estate to the sum of Two hundred and Eleven dollars and Fifty Seven cents. It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Four hundred and Twenty Three dollars and Fourteen cents, being double the amount of the waste committed.

William C. Harty vs. Pleasant P. Major admr. of James Horton, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Three dollars and Ninety cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

William G. Phelan vs. William M. Jenkins admr. of Thomas Jenkins
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 paid as expense of administration.

Daniel B. Miller vs. Pleasant P. Major admr. of James Horton, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein,
pg. 120
the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Sixteen dollars and Seventy Eight cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that Three dollars and Seventy Five cents of this Judgment be of the first class and the balance of said judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 120 - 18 Jan 1854

Daniel Horton vs. Pleasant P. Major admr. of James Horton, 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.

Estate of Thomas Conyers, deceased --- 4th Annual Settlement
And now comes Clinton P. Conyers Exer. of the Last Will & Testament of said deceased, and presents the 4th annual settlement of his administration and is charged with the sum of Nine hundred and Thirty Three dollars and Fifty One cents and is credited by the sum of Three hundred and Forty One dollars and Ninety One cents per vouchers No. 26 to 43 inclusive which leaves a balance in the hands of said Executor of the sum of Five hundred and Ninety One dollars and Sixty cents.

Estate of Melton Wilson, deceased
On motion of Alfred Wilson admr. of said Estate it is ordered that he be authorized to sell at private sale the remaining part of the personal property of said Estate.

Estate of Mary E. & James T. Williams
And now comes Montgomery Williams guardian of said Mary E. & James T. Williams and presents an account for boarding and clothing said minors for the last eighteen months which account is allowed against said Estate for the sum of Forty dollars.

Estate of Thomas Conyers, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Executor of the Last Will of said deceased rent out the farm belonging to said Estate to the best advantage for the present year.

Estate of John Myers, deceased
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that Samuel Patterson administrator of said Estate has departed this life. It is therefore ordered that William G. Phelan be appointed administrator of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of Five hundred dollars whereupon said William G. Phelan presents his bond for said amount with John D. Smith & Lemuel Harvey as his securities which bond is approved.

PAGE 121 - 18 Jan 1854

Estate of James Horton, deceased
On motion of Pleasant P. Majors admr. of said Estate it is ordered that he be authorized to sell at private sale the remaining part of the personal property of said Estate.

19 Jan 1854
Rodney & Penney vs. George Harris admr. of Jesse Cloar, 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 seventh class.

A.R. Dell vs. Pleasant P. Major admr. of James Horton, 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 of the second class.

John M. Johnson vs. Oliver Masters admr. of Joseph Masters, deceased
The plaintiff appears and the defendant being solemnly called comes not but makes default, 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 this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Henry H. Bedford & Solomon G. Kitchen administrator of Robert Giboney, deceased vs. Daniel B. Miller administrator of Pettman 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 Forty dollars and Twelve cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

PAGE 122 - 19 Jan 1854

Estate of Jesse Cloar, deceased --- 4th Annual Settlement
And now comes George Harris admr. of said Estate and presents his fourth annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Four hundred and eighty One dollars and Eighty Four cents, and is credited by the sum of One hundred and Forty Nine dollars and Thirty Two cents per vouchers No. 30 to 33 inclusive which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of the sum of Three hundred and Thirty Two dollars and Fifty Two cents.

Estate of Nathaniel Welch, deceased --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Temperance Welch administratrix of said Estate and presents her fourth annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Eighty Three dollars and Three cents and is credited by the sum of Six dollars and Fifty cents per vouchers No. 10 and 11 which leaves a balance in the hands of said administratrix of the sum of Seventy Six dollars and Fifty Three cents.

Estate of Joel Brantley, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Charlotte Brantley administratrix of said Estate and presents her first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Seventy Two dollars and Twelve cents, and is credited by the sum of Forty dollars per vouchers No. 1 to 5 inclusive which leaves a balance in the hands of said administratrix of the sum of Two hundred and Twenty Five dollars and Twelve cents.

Estate of Benjamin Taylor, Senr., deceased --- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes John Link Executor of the Last Will & Testament of said deceased, and presents his third annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Two dollars and Twenty Eight cents per vouchers No. 22 to 29 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said Executor of the sum of One hundred and Forty Nine dollars and Eighty Eight cents and on motion of said Executor it is ordered that he have until the next Term of this Court to make his final settlement.

Estate of Martin Wilfong, deceased
On motion of William W. Norman admr. of said Estate his annual settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

Estate of Henry Wilfong, deceased
On motion of William W. Norman admr. of said Estate his annual settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

PAGE 123 - 19 Jan 1854

Estate of William Bryant, deceased
On motion of Sanders Walker his annual settlement on said Estate is continued until the next term of this Court.

Estate of Jane Bryant, deceased
On motion of Sanders Walker his annual settlement on said Estate is continued until the next term of this Court.

Estate of Lawson Sitze, deceased
On motion of Sanders Walker his annual settlement on said Estate is continued until the next term of this Court.

Estate of Henry McClard, deceased
On motion of Sanders Walker his annual settlement on said Estate is continued until the next term of this Court.

James W. Childress vs. Pleasant P. Major admr. of James Horton, 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.

John Kitchen vs. Daniel B. Miller administrator of James Stafford, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Forty Five dollars and Eighty Seven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

James M. Davis & Joseph Lacewell vs. Pleasant P. Major admr. of James Horton, deceased
And now comes the parties and enters their appearance herein, and the Court after hearing the testimony offered doth find that James M. Davis, Joseph Lacewell & James Horton were partners in building a bridge on St. Francis River at the Indian Ford on the road leading from Bloomfield to the Poplar Bluff for which said parties were to receive the sum of Three hundred and Ninety Nine dollars. Half of said amount to be paid by the County of Butler and half by the County of Stoddard and the Court doth further find that said James Horton was to bear half of the expenses of building said bridge and to have half the profits of the same. That the other two partners were to bear ... One quarter part of said expense and to ...
pg. 124
One quarter of the profits. It is therefore ordered that said administrator be authorized to pay off One half of the expense of building said bridge out of the amount that may be allowed here against this County and Butler County and that said administrator account for whatever balance which may be left in his hands after paying said expense as other assets belonging to said Estate.

PAGE 124 - 30 Jan 1854

Estate of Joseph J. Dodson --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes John H. Dodson guardian of the Estate of said Joseph J. Dodson and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Twenty Five dollars and is credited by the sum of Fifty One dollars and Eighty Five cents per vouchers No. 1 to 6 inclusive which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of the sum of Seventy Three dollars and Fifteen cents.

Estate of Thomas C. Dodson --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes John H. Dodson guardian of the Estate of said Thomas C. Dodson and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Twenty Five dollars and is credited by the sum of Fifty Two dollars and Thirty cents per vouchers No. 1 to 5 inclusive which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of the sum of Seventy Two dollars and Seventy cents.

Estate of Eleanor E. Dodson --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes John H. Dodson guardian of the Estate of said Eleanor E. Dodson and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Twenty Five dollars and is credited by the sum of Seventy One dollars and Seventy Five cents per vouchers No. 1 to 7 inclusive which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of the sum of Fifty Three dollars and Twenty Five cents.

William G. Phelan vs. James & Montgomery Williams adms. 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 Five dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

PAGE 125 - 30 Jan 1854

Estate of William Williams --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes James Williams & Montgomery Williams administrators of William Williams, deceased and presents their first annual settlement and are charged with the sum of Six hundred and Seventy Eight dollars and Five cents, and is credited by the sum of One hundred and Thirty Five dollars and Ninety Eight cents per vouchers No. 1 to 16 inclusive which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrators of the sum of Five hundred and Fifty Two dollars and Seven cents.

Estate of Mary Stewart, deceased --- On Petition for Sale of Real Estate to Pay Debts.
And now comes Henry H. Bedford administrator of said Estate and on his motion it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the order of publication made by this Court in this cause 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 Mary Stewart, deceased at public auction at the Court house door of this County on the second day of the next Term of this Court it being the 18th day of April next during the setting of said County Court, and that said real estate be sold on a credit of twelve months, the purchaser giving his note with sufficient 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 time, place and terms of sale to be set up at ten of the most public places in this County at least Twenty days previous to the day of said sale and that he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

Estate of James Stafford, deceased
On motion of Daniel B. Miller admr. of said Estate it is ordered that he have a credit on his inventory for the sum of Eleven dollars for a balance of an account against James H. Dodson which was settled before the death of said Stafford.

Estate of Godfrey Andrews, deceased
And now comes John Beasley & Hannah Andrews and on their motion this annual settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Joshua Poplin vs. Daniel B. Miller admr. of James Stafford, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Four dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 126 - 30 Jan 1854

And now comes Sanders Walker guardian of the heirs of John Williamson, deceased and says he has no annual settlement to make.

Estate of Thomas Jenkins
Ordered that William M. Jenkins admr. of this Estate be authorized to keep in his possession without paying here for the same, the slaves belonging to said Estate. And that he be required to furnish them with clothing and pay their medical bills.

Estate of John Masters, deceased
Ordered that a citation issue against Oliver Masters admr. of said Estate requiring him to appear at the next Term of this Court and make final settlement of his administration.

Estate of Sarah Masters, deceased
Ordered that a citation issue against Oliver Masters admr. of said Estate requiring him to appear at the next Term of this Court and make final settlement of his administration.

Estate of William Huston, deceased
Ordered that a citation issue against Absalom Farris admr. of said Estate requiring him to appear at the next Term of this Court and make final settlement of his administration.

Andrew Snider vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of George Cox, 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 Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of John Williamson, deceased --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Reuben Harper admr. of said Estate and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Fifty Six dollars and Seventy Two cents and is credited by the sum of Forty dollars per voucher No. 5 which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of the sum of One hundred and Sixteen dollars and Seventy Two cents.

Orville Behurst vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of George Cox 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 Thirty Six cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fourth class.

PAGE 127 - 30 Jan 1854

Ordered by the Court that John J. Spence (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the Estate of Francis M. Farmer and that he give bond for the sum of One hundred dollars. Whereupon the said John J. Spence presents his bond for said amount with Henry Harper & Thomas P. Parrish as his securities which bond is approved by the Court and ordered to be filed which is done accordingly.

Estate of Joseph Beckwith, deceased
On motion of Eliza J. Beckwith admrx. of said Estate by her attorney her annual settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

31 Jan 1854
Estate of John Langdon, deceased --- Final Settlement
And now comes Solomon G. Kitchen admr. of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said Estate and is charged with the sum of Forty Two dollars and Twenty cents, and is credited by the sum of Forty Three dollars and Sixty Five cents which leaves a balance due to said administrator of One dollar and Sixty Five cents. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said administrator has fully administered said Estate, and that he has given due and legal notice of his intention to make his Final Settlement. It is therefore ordered that said administrator be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without.

Estate of Abraham Taylor, deceased --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Nancy Taylor administratrix of said Estate and presents her second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Six hundred and Forty Three dollars and six cents, and is credited by the sum of Eighteen dollars and Eighty cents per vouchers No. 16 to 18 inclusive which leaves a balance in the hands of said admx. of the sum of Six hundred and Twenty Four dollars and Thirty Six cents.

Estate of Pettman Miller, deceased --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Daniel B. Miller admr. of said Estate and is charged with the sum of One thousand and Twenty Eight dollars and Seventeen cents and is credited by the sum of Fifty Two dollars and Sixty cents, per vouchers No. 8 to 12 which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of the sum of Nine hundred and Seventy Five dollars and Fifty ...

PAGE 128 - 30 Jan 1854

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

Estate of Tabbitha Dennington deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes James Dennington administrator of said Estate and Presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Fifty dollars and is credited by the sum of Three dollars and Five cents per vouchers No. 1 to 3 which leaves a balance in the hands of said administration of the sum of Forty Six dollars and Ninety Five cents $11.95/100 of said amount in cash, and the balance in a judgment due said Estate. And on motion said administrator is required to make a final settlement of his administration at the next term of this Court.

Estate of Willoby B. Hill --- Final Settlement
And now comes Henry H. Bedford guardian of the Estate of said Willoby B. Hill and presents his final settlement of said guardianship and is charged with the sum of Sixty Three dollars and is credited by the sum of Sixty Three dollars and Fifty Four cents per vouchers No. 1 to 3 inclusive. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said guardian has fully accounted for and paid over to his said ward all the assets which have come to his hands. It is therefore ordered that he be hence discharged from said guardianship and go thereof without day.

Estate of Rufinda C. Hill, deceased
And now comes Henry H. Bedford guardian of said Rufinda C. Hill and says he has no annual settlement to make.

Estate of William A. Hill, deceased
And now comes Henry H. Bedford guardian of said William A. Hill and says he has no annual settlement to make.

Estate of Daniel Sanford, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes William G. Phelan administrator of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Four hundred and Eleven dollars and One cent and is credited by Two hundred and Nineteen dollars and Ten cents per vouchers No. 1 to 5 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said admr. of Two hundred and Ninety One 91/100 dollars.

PAGE 129 - 31 Jan 1854

Estate of David Hall, deceased
And now comes Henry H. Bedford admr. of said David Hall and says he has no annual settlement to make.

Michael A. Wilson vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Isaac 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 for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

Estate of Daniel Sanford, deceased --- On Petition for Sale of Real Estate to pay Debts
And now comes William G. Phelan 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 half of the South East quarter of Section No. twenty Three in Township No. Twenty Six North of Range No. Ten 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 said application and unless the contrary be shown on or before the next Term of this Court to be held at the Court house in the Town of Bloomfield in this County on the third Monday of April next. An ordered will be made for the sale of said real estate for the payment of the debts of said deceased. And it is further ordered that said administrator give notice of the same by posting up ten written hand bills at ten of the most public places in this County at least twenty days previous to the first day of the next Term of this Court.

Estate of Mary Steward, deceased
And now comes Henry H. Bedford admr. of said Estate and says he has no annual settlement to make.

Estate of Isaac Shrum
And now comes Fredrick Shrum admr. of said Estate and on his motion his final settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Estate of John Myers, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the final settlement on said Estate be continued until the next Term of this Court.

Estate of Evertt Brantley, deceased
On motion of Nancy F. Brantley administratrix of said Estate her annual settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

PAGE 130 - 31 Jan 1854

Estate of William Wells, deceased
On motion of George A. Wells admr. of said Estate by Wm. G. Phelan his attorney his annual settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court. And it is further ordered that said administrator give a new bond with additional security on or before the next Term of this Court.

Estate of Solomon Hobbs, deceased
Daniel B. Miller guardian of said Solomon Hobbs comes and on his motion his annual settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Estate of John Masters
Daniel B. Miller guardian of said John Masters comes and on his motion his annual settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Estate of James Wilson, deceased
On motion of Allen Alsup his annual settlement as admr. of said Estate is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Estate of James Setton, deceased
On motion of John Setton Exer. of the Last Will & Testament of said deceased his annual settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Estate of Absalom B. Bailey, deceased
And now comes Henry Miller admr. of said Estate and says no assets have come to his hands and that he has no annual settlement to make.

Estate of John G. Wilson, deceased
And now comes Jonas Eaker admr. of said Estate and says no assets have come to his hands and that he has no annual settlement to make.

Estate of Fanney A. Hobbs, deceased
And now comes Henry Miller admr. of said Estate and on his motion his annual settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

And now comes Henry Miller guardian of Fanney A. Baker, Betsey J. Baker, Amanda C. Baker & Sarah Baker on his motion his annual settlement on said Estate are continued until the next Term of this Court.

And now comes George Nations guardian of Lawson M. Bess & Peter Bess on his motion his annual settlement on said Estate is continued until the next Term of this Court.

John Wiley vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of George Cox, 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
pg. 131
said defendant the sum of Three dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

PAGE 131 - 31 Jan 1854

John M. Milton vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of George Cox, 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.

William Cox vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of George Cox, 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 Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

John Wiley vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of George Cox, 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 Six dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

John D. Smith vs. Jonathan Johnson admr. of Robert Duglass, 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 for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that Fourteen dollars of said amount be of the Second class and that the balance of said Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of George Cox, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Henry H. Bedford admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Three hundred and Seven dollars and is credited by the sum of Two hundred and Twenty Six dollars and Fifty cents per vouchers No. 1 to 8 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said admr. of One hundred and Forty three dollars ....

PAGE 132 - 31 Jan 1854

Absalom Lincoln vs. Daniel B. Miller admr. of Pettman Miller, deceased
The parties appear and on motion it is ordered that Two dollars of an allowance made to said plaintiff the 20th day of April 1853, against said defendant be classed in the fifth class and paid accordingly.

1 Feb 1854
Henry H. Bedford vs. Daniel B. Miller admr. of Pettman 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 Ten dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

Estate of William Conner
And now comes Solomon G. Kitchen guardian of said William Conner and files an inventory of said Estate which is approved.

Reuben Harper vs. Daniel B. Miller admr. of Pettman 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 Two dollars and Forty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

Daniel B. Miller vs. Daniel B. Miller admr. of Pettman Miller, deceased
The plaintiff appears and presents his demand, and the Court appoints Solomon G. Kitchen to defend said Estate, who enters his appearance herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Forty Five dollars and Forty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

PAGE 133 - 1 Feb 1854

Estate of Charles B.N. McCabe, deceased --- 4th Annual Settlement
And now comes Henry H. Bedford admr. of said Estate ... his fourth annual settlement and is charged with the sum ... Seven hundred and Fifty Two dollars and Eighty Two cents, and is credited by the sum of Sixteen dollars and Ten cents ... vouchers 19 to 22 which leaves a balance in the hands of said ...inistrator of the sum of Three thousand Seven hundred and Thirty Six dollars and Seventy Two cents. One hundred and Seventy Five dollars of said balance in cash and the remainder in notes and accounts due said Estate.

27 Feb 1854
Estate of William Williams
Ordered by the Court that Montgomery Williams administrator of said Estate be allowed the sum of Five dollars against said Estate as expense of administration.

PAGE 134 - 17 Apr 1854

Estate of Robert Stewart, deceased
And now comes John Stewart Administrator of said Estate and says he has no Annual Settlement to make.

William W. Norman 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 Eight dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

James E. Rhoades vs. John Moore admr. of Samuel Moore, 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 Five dollars and Fifty Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

John M. Haines vs. John Moore admr. of Samuel Moore, 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 Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

Estate of Thomas Bradshaw deceased
Nancy Bradshaw administrator of Thomas Bradshaw, deceased appears in open Court and on her motion it is ordered by the Court that said administratrix be permitted to sell of private sale Land Warrant No. 5682, for One hundred and Sixty acres of land.
pg. 135
granted to her late husband Thomas Bradshaw for military service in the Florida War and report such sale to this Court.

PAGE 135 - 17 Apr 1854

James Nations 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 Two dollars and Eighty cents, for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Daniel B. Miller 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 One dollar and Ten cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Solomon Hobbs 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 Fifty Eight dollars and Fifty Two cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Thomas W. Percifull 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 Sixteen dollars and Twelve cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Jacob Hobbs 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 Three dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 136 - 18 Apr 1854

Jacob Harty vs. Jacob Harty admr. of Alexander Harty, deceased
The plaintiff comes and presents his account against said Estate, and the Court after hearing the testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Five dollars together with cost of suit and that this judgment be paid as expense of administration.

Estate of Alexander Harty, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Jacob Harty admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Six hundred and Forty Nine dollars and Seventeen cents and is credited by the sum of Two hundred and Seventy Two dollars and Thirty Seven cents, per vouchers No.__ to __ which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of the sum of Three hundred and Seventy Six dollars and Eighty cents. Two hundred and One dollars in cash and the balance in notes due said Estate.

William W. Hicks vs. Charlotte Brantley admrx. of Joel Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Fifty six dollars and Eighty Seven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the Sixth class.

Estate of George W. Masters, deceased
Ordered by the Court that William W. Hicks be appointed admr. of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of Two hundred dollars. Whereupon said William W. Hicks presents his bond for said amount with sufficient security which is approved. And it is further ordered that James E. Rhoades & John M. Haines be appointed witnesses to accompany and assist said admr. in opening and examining the money and papers of said Estate and making an inventory of the same.

James Henderson vs. John Moore admr. of Samuel Moore, 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
pg. 137
the sum of Three dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the Sixth class.

PAGE 137 - 18 Apr 1854

Peter Proffer vs. Nancy F. Brantley admrs. of Everett Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirty Seven dollars and Forty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

Nancy F. Brantley admrs. of Everett Brantley, deceased vs. Charlotte Brantley admrx. of Joel Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One hundred and Eighty dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

John Moore vs. John Moore admr. of Samuel Moore, 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 Three dollars and Ninety cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

Estate of Samuel Moore, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes John Moore admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Nine hundred and Fifty Eight dollars and Sixty Nine cents and is credited by the sum of One hundred and Seventy Eight dollars and Fifteen cents, per vouchers No. 1 to 10 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of the sum of Seven hundred and Eighty dollars and Fifty Four cents in notes uncollected and a small amount in money.

Amasa Rice vs. Martin B. Hodges admr. of Ambrose James, 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 sixth ...

PAGE 138 - 18 Apr 1854

Martin B. Hodge vs. Martin B. Hodge admr. of Ambrose James, deceased
The plaintiff comes and presents his demand whereupon the Court appoints William A. Whitehead to defend said Estate who enters his appearance herein and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Three dollars and Twenty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that Two dollars and Ten cents of said Judgment be of the first class and the balance of the Sixth class.

Estate of Robert Giboney, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the sale of the real estate belonging to said Estate advertised to take place on this day be postponed until the 2nd Monday in May next.

Estate of Mary Stewart, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the sale of the real estate belonging to said Estate advertised to take place on this day be postponed until the 2nd Monday in May next.

Clinton P. Conyers vs. Alfred Wilson admr. of Milton 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 Six dollars and Sixty Nine cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Reuben P. Owen vs. Daniel B. Miller admr. of James Stafford, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Ten dollars and Twenty One cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

James A. Conyers vs. Alfred Wilson admr. of Milton 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 Three dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 139 - 18 Apr 1854

William Stromp vs. Clinton P. Conyers Exer. of Thomas Conyers, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One dollar and Fifty Seven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

James Conyers vs. Clinton P. Conyers Exer. of Thomas Conyers, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Eight dollars and Thirty Two cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

8 May 1854
Estate of William Wells, deceased
It appearing to the satisfaction f the Court that George A. Wells administrator of said Estate has failed to give additional security to his bond as such administrator ... ordered to do so by this Court, and also has become a new resident of the State. It is therefore ordered that the Letters of Administration heretofore granted to the said George A. Wells on said Estate be revoked, set aside and hereafter held for naught. And it is further ordered that William J. Smith be and he is hereby appointed administrator of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of Twelve hundred dollars: whereupon the said, William J. Smith presents his bond for said amount with Abraham Blanton, Moses Hanes & John M. Johnson as his securities which bond is approved and ordered to be filed which is done.

Henry Sanford vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of George Cox, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant
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of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One hundred and Seventy Eight dollars and Seven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

PAGE 140 - 8 May 1854

William G. Phelan vs. William D. Welch admr. of Alexander Barks, 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 paid as expense of administration.

Solomon G. Kitchen vs. William D. Welch admr. of Alexander Barks, 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 paid as expense of administration.

Zora B. Stafford vs. Daniel B. Miller admr. of James Stafford, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Ten dollars and Sixty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

Estate of Alexander Barks, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement by William D. Welch
And now comes William D. Welch admr. deboisnon of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement of said Estate and is charged with the sum of Seven hundred and Fifty Two dollars and Seventy Three cents and is credited by the sum of Forty Five dollars, per vouchers No. 1 to 4 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of the sum of Seven hundred and Seven dollars and Seventy Three cents.

Estate of Jane Bryant, deceased --- Final Settlement
And now comes Sanders Walker administrator of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Sixty Five dollars and Thirty Two cents, and is credited by the sum of Eighty dollars and Forty Nine cents per vouchers No. 1 to 4 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the
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hands of said administrator the sum of Fifty Six dollars and Eighty Three cents. Ordered that said administrator pay ... said amount to the legal heirs of said Estate and ... to the satisfaction of the Court that said administrator has ... due and legal notice of his intention to make his Final Settlement, and that he has fully administered said Estate. It is there... ordered that said he be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

PAGE 141 - 8 May 1854

Estate of William Bryant, deceased --- Final Settlement
And now comes Sanders Walker administrator of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Ninety Seven dollars and Ninety Eight cents, and is credited by the sum of One hundred Seventy dollars and Eighty Three cents per vouchers No. 11 to 17, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Twenty Seven dollars and Fifteen cents. And now 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 ordered that said administrator pay over to the legal heirs of said Estate the balance in his hands, and that he be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

Estate of Lawson Sitz, deceased --- Final Settlement
And now comes Sanders Walker administrator of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Eighty dollars and Seventy One cents, and is credited by the sum of Sixty Five dollars and Thirty Six cents per vouchers No. 10 to 14 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Fifteen dollars and Thirty Five cents. And now 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 said Daniel B. Miller be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

Estate of Henry Mc Clard, deceased --- Final Settlement
And now comes Sanders Walker administrator of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of One hundred and One dollars and Thirty Five cents, and is credited by the sum of Sixty Five dollars and Seventy cents per vouchers No. 11 to 23 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum ...
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and Thirty Five cents. Ordered that said administrator pay over the said amount to the legal heirs of said Estate 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 said he be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

PAGE 142 - 8 May 1854

Henry H. Bedford vs. Sanders Walker, admr. of Henry McClard, 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 paid as expense of administration.

Estate of Godfrey Andrews, deceased --- Second Annual Settlement
And now comes John Beasley & Hanna Andrews administrators of said Estate and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One thousand Three hundred and Eighty Three dollars and Forty Eight cents and is credited by One Thousand and Ninety Four dollars and Twenty Two cents per vouchers No. 6 to 10 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Two hundred and Eighty Nine dollars and Twenty Six cents.

Estate of Barbary Singleton, deceased --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes John Beasley admr. of said Estate and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Thirty Four dollars and Eighty Three cents and is credited by Three dollars and Fifty cents per vouchers No. ___ to ___ inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of One hundred and Thirty One dollars and Thirty Three cents.

William D. Welch admr. of Alexander Barks, deceased vs. John Beasley & Hanna Andrews administrators of Godfrey Andrews, 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 seventh class.

PAGE 143 - 8 May 1854

Estate of William Huston, deceased
Ordered by the Court that a citation issue against Absalom Farris administrator of said Estate requiring him to appear at the next term of this Court and make settlement of his said administration.

Estate of Jesse Cloar, deceased
Ordered by the Court that George Harris administrator of said Estate appear at the next Term of this court and make final settlement of said administration or show cause why he does not do so.

Estate of William J. Maberry, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Joshua Maberry administrator of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Ninety Three dollars and Thirty Five cents and is credited by One hundred and Thirty Nine dollars and Eighty Seven cents per vouchers No. 1 to 8 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of One hundred and Fifty Three dollars and Forty Eight cents.

Estate of Aaron Ellsworth, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Elizabeth Ellsworth, Executrix of the Last Will of said deceased perfect the inventory and appraise bill of said Estate on or before the next Term of this Court.

9 May 1854
Estate of William B. Adams --- Final Settlement
And now comes Joshua Maberry guardian of said William B. Adams and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Eighty Six dollars and Eleven cents, and is credited by the sum of Six dollars and Forty Five cents, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Seventy Nine dollars and Sixty Six cents. And the said William B. Adams comes into Court in his proper person and acknowledges full satisfaction of the said Joshua Maberry for the amount of the of the balance remaining in his hands on  said settlement.

PAGE 144 - 9 May 1854

George A. Wells vs. William J. Smith admr. of William Wells
The plaintiff by his attorney comes 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 Thirty Eight dollars and Nineteen cents. Seventy Five dollars of amount to be paid as expense of administration and the balance of the fifth class.

Estate of William Wells, deceased --- Final Settlement of George A. Wells' administration
And now comes George A. Wells by William G. Phelan his attorney and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Eight hundred and Sixty Two dollars and Thirty Six cents, and is credited by the sum of Three hundred and Eighty Three dollars and Six cents per vouchers No. 1to 5, which leaves a balance in the hands of said George A. Wells as administrator of said William Wells, deceased of the sum of Four hundred and Seventy Eight dollars and Seventy Three cents which amount said George A. Wells is ordered to pay over to William J. Smith the present administrator of said Estate or to his successor in.

Estate of Abraham Rogers, deceased --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes William C. Harty administrator of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Six hundred and Fifty Three dollars and Thirty Four cents and is credited by Seven dollars and Fifty Five cents per vouchers No. 13 to 16 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Six hundred and Forty Five dollars and Seventy Nine cents.

Estate of Joseph Beckwith
On motion of Eliza J. Beckwith admrx. of said Estate by William G. Phelan her attorney and on her motion her final settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Estate of Jacob Taylor, deceased
And now comes Daniel B. Miller admr. debonisnon of said Estate and says he has received no assets and that he has no annual settlement to make.

Estate of John Masters, deceased
Ordered by the Court that a citation issue against Oliver Masters requiring him to appear at the next term of this court and make settlement of his said administration of said ...

PAGE 145 - 9 May 1854

Estate of Sarah Masters, deceased
Ordered by the Court that a citation issue against ... Masters admr. of said Estate requiring him to appear ... next term of this court and make settlement of his said administration.

Estate of Joseph Masters, deceased
Ordered by the Court that a citation issue against Oliver Masters administrator of said Estate requiring him to appear at the next term of this Court and make settlement of his said administration.

Estate of Isaac Shrum, deceased
On motion of Fredrick Shrum admr. of said Estate by his attorney his Final Settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Estate of James Setton, deceased
On motion of John Setton Exer. of the Last Will of said deceased his Annual Settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Estate of Ambrose James, deceased
On motion of Martin B. Hodges Admr. of said Estate his Annual Settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Estate of David A. Mills, deceased --- Final Settlement
And now comes Isaac M. Armstrong administrator of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Four hundred and Fifteen dollars and Six cents, and is credited by the sum of Three hundred and Eleven dollars and Two cents per vouchers No. 1 to 17, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of One hundred and Four dollars and Four cents. And now 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 said Daniel B. Miller be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

Estate of Everett Brantley, deceased
On motion of Nancy F. Brantley Admrx. of said Estate his Annual Settlement is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Estate of William Rush, deceased
On motion of Alfred Rush Exer. of the Last Will & Testament of said deceased, his Settlement on such Estate is continued until the next Term of this Court.

Estate of James Wilson, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Allen Alsup administrator of said ... Estate and presents his first annual settlement and ... with the sum of Two hundred and Twenty ...
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Seventy Eight cents and is credited by Seven dollars and Fifty cents per vouchers No. 1 to 4 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Two hundred and Fifteen dollars and Twenty Eight cents.

PAGE 146 - 9 May 1854

Nathaniel W. Watkins vs. William W. Hicks admr. of John C. Mills, 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 Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

Ordered by the Court that Allen Alsup, here accepting, be appointed guardian of the person and Estate of Jane Wilson, and that he give bond for the sum of Twenty Five dollars.

Estate of John C. Mills, deceased --- Final Settlement
And now comes William W. Hicks admr of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Thirty Nine dollars and Sixty cents, and is credited by the sum of Two hundred dollars and Sixty Five cents per vouchers No. ___ to ___, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Thirty Eight dollars and Ninety Five cents subject to the payment of the debts against said Estate in the fifth class. It is therefore ordered that said administrator make payment to the following named creditors of said Estate as follows (to wit) to John G. Hitt Two dollars and Seventy Two cents, to John Shrum Two dollars and Four cents, to William McGuire Eleven dollars and Fifty One cents, to Nathaniel W. Watkins Nine dollars and Eighteen cents, to Joshua Maberry Four dollars and Forty Two cents, to James S. Rhoades Three dollars and Forty cents, to John Randol Two dollars and Ninety Five cents, to Elizabeth Behurst Two dollars and Seventy cents, said amounts being Sixty Eight cents on the dollar of the principal of debts in the fifth class. And now 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 said Daniel B. Miller be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

PAGE 147 - 10 May 1854

Estate of Riley Galaway, Deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration on said Estate granted to William M. Jenkins by the clerk of the Court in vacation be confirmed, and it is further ordered that the bond given by said administrator be approved.

Estate of Milton Wilson, Deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration on said Estate granted to Alfred Wilson by the clerk of the Court in vacation be confirmed, and it is further ordered that the bond given by said administrator be approved.

Estate of James Horton, Deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration on said Estate granted to Pleasant P. Majors by the clerk of the Court in vacation be confirmed, and it is further ordered that the bond given by said administrator be approved.

Estate of David Scott, Deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration on said Estate granted to Daniel Harty by the clerk of the Court in vacation be confirmed, and it is further ordered that the bond given by said administrator be approved.

Estate of Hogan Ellison, Deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration on said Estate granted to Norphlett G.H. Jones by the clerk of the Court in vacation be confirmed, and it is further ordered that the bond given by said administrator be approved.

Estate of James Stafford, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Daniel B. Miller admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One Thousand and Thirty Eight dollars and Fifty Nine cents and is credited by Two hundred and Ninety dollars and Seventy Six cents... inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Seven hundred and Forty Seven dollars and Eighty One cents.

Thomas W. Percifull vs. Daniel B. Miller admr. of Pettman 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 Twenty dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

PAGE 148 - 10 May 1854

Thomas M. Percifull vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Isaac 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 Four dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

Estate of Solomon Hobbs --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Daniel B. Miller Guardian of Solomon Hobbs and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Thirty dollars and Eighty Five cents and is credited by Fifty dollars and Sixty cents per voucher No. 1, which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of One hundred and Eighty dollars and Twenty Five cents.

Estate of Moses Forbess, deceased
On motion of Henry Harper late admr. of said Estate it is ordered that he be allowed to withdraw from his final settlement of said Estate vouchers No. 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 & 9 filed in said settlement.

Estate of George Cox, 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 verified by affidavit praying for the sale of the following described real estate for the payment of the debts of said deceased, to wit, the North West quarter of the South West quarter of Section No. Twenty Eight Township No. Twenty Nine North of range No. Eleven East containing forty acres, and the North West quarter of the North East quarter of Section Twenty Eight in Township Twenty Nine North of Range No. Eleven East containing Forty acres, also in Township Twenty Nine North of Range No. Eleven 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 said application and unless the contrary be shown on or before the next Term of this Court to be held at the Town of Bloomfield in this County on the 3rd Monday of July next an order will be made for the sale of said real estate or so much thereof as will pay the debts of said deceased. And it is further ordered that said administrator give notice of the same by posting up ten written hand bills at ten of the most public places in this County at least twenty days prior to the first day of the next Term of this Court.

PAGE 149 - 11 May 1854

Estate of Jacob Kinder, deceased
And now comes Henry H. Bedford and on his motion his final settlement is continued until the next Term of this court.

Estate of Michael Kinder, deceased
And now comes Elizabeth Kinder & Overton L. Parrish and on their motion it is ordered that the letters of administration on said Estate be granted them and that they give bond for the sum of Four hundred dollars. Whereupon said Elizabeth Kinder & Overton L. Parrish presents this bond for said amount with security which is approved. And it is further ordered that Joseph B. Davis & John Stanphill be appointed witnesses to accompany and assist said administratrix in opening and examining the money and papers of said Estate and making an inventory of the same.

Estate of Martin Wilfong, deceased
On motion of William W. Norman admr. of said Estate his annual settlement is continued until the next term of this Court. And it is further ordered that said administrator give additional security to his bond on or before the next term of this Court.

Estate of Henry Wilfong, deceased
On motion of William W. Norman admr. of said Estate his annual settlement is continued until the next term of this Court. And it is further ordered that said administrator give additional security to his bond on or before the next term of this Court.

Estate of Robert Giboney, deceased --- 4th Annual Settlement
And now comes Henry H. Bedford & Solomon G. Kitchen administrators of said Estate and presents their fourth annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One thousand Seven hundred and Eighty Five dollars and is credited by Eleven dollars and Ninety cents per vouchers No... 90 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of One thousand Seven hundred and Seventy Three dollars and Ten cents. Three hundred of which is in cash and the balance in debts due said Estate.

Estate of David Wall, deceased
On motion of Henry H. Bedford admr. of said Estate his annual settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

PAGE 150 - 11 May 1854

Estate of Fanny Ann Hobbs, deceased --- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes Henry Miller admr of said Estate and presents his third annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred dollars and Sixty Five cents and is credited by Eleven dollars and Thirty Two cents per vouchers No. 4 to 7 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of One hundred and Eighty Nine dollars and Thirty Three cents.

Estate of Amanda C. Baker, deceased --- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes Henry Miller guardian of Amanda C. Baker and presents his third annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Forty Six dollars and Ninety Three cents and is credited by Seventy One cents per voucher No. 4, which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of Two hundred and Forty Six 18/100 dollars.

Estate of Sarah Baker, deceased --- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes Henry Miller guardian of Sarah Baker and presents his third annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Eighty Four 97/100 dollars and is credited by One 15/100 dollars per voucher No. 9, which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of One hundred and Eighty Three 77/100 dollars.

Estate of Fanny A. Baker, deceased --- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes Henry Miller guardian of Fanny A. Baker and presents his third annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Forty Six 46/100 dollars and is credited by Seventy Five cents per voucher No. 4, which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of Two hundred and Forty Five 71/100 dollars.

Estate of Betsey J. Baker, deceased --- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes Henry Miller guardian of Betsey J. Baker and presents his third annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Forty Six 99/100 dollars and is credited by Seventy Five cents per voucher No. 4, which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of Two hundred and Forty Six 24/100 dollars.

Estate of Jesse Simmons, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Leweny Simmons Administratrix of said Estate and presents her first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Fifty Five 25/100 dollars and is credited by Eighty dollars and 16/100dollars per voucher No. 1 to __ inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of One hundred and Seventy Five 9/100 dollars, out of which the widows dower is yet to be taken.

 

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