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Probate Records

Vol. B
May 1854 – Feb 1855

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 151 - 12 May 1854

John Kerr & Augustus Kerr Surviving partners of the late firm of Augustus Kerr, John Kerr & George W. Kerr & Co. vs. William G. Phelan administrator of Daniel Sandford, deceased
Transcript of judgment from Cape Gerardo Circuit Court.
The transcript of the judgment in the cause having heretofore been filed, the parties come and the defendant waives the service of a notice and enters his appearance and this cause is continued until next term of this Court.

Henry Sanford vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Daniel Sanford, deceased
Transcript of a judgment from Stoddard Circuit Court.
The transcript of the judgment in the cause having heretofore been filed, the parties come and the defendant waives the service of a notice and enters his appearance and this cause is continued until next term of this Court.

Estate of Robert Giboney, deceased
On motion of William G. Phelan attorney for Daniel B. Miller admr. of Jacob Taylor, deceased. It is ordered that Henry H. Bedford & Solomon G. Kitchen administrators of said Estate of Robert Giboney, deceased make a Final Settlement of their said administration at the next term of this Court to be commenced and held at the Court house in the Town of Bloomfield in this County on the third Monday of July next.

Estate of Isaac Taylor, deceased -- On Motion of William G. Phelan, admr. of said Estate his Annual Settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

PAGE 152 - 26 May 1854

Estate of Robert Giboney, deceased
And now comes Henry H. Bedford & Solomon G. Kitchen administrators of said Estate and on this motion it is ordered that the order heretofore made by this Court requiring said administrators make Final Settlement of there said administration at the next term of this Court be resended, set aside and held for naught.

PAGE 153 - 17 Jul 1854

Ordered by the Court that James Henderson (here accepting) be appointed Guardian of the person and Estate of Mary Jane Stewart a minor heir of James C. Stewart, deceased, and that he give bond for the sum of One hundred dollars, whereupon the said James Henderson presents his bond for said amount with Joseph M. Greenlee security which bond is approved and filed.

Elizabeth Behurst 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 Four dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Richard Wall for the use of the Road & Canal fund of Stoddard County vs. Allen Alsup, admr. of the Estate of James Wilson, deceased --- On transcript of judgment for the Circuit Court of Stoddard Co.
The parties appear and the plaintiff files a transcript of a judgment from the Circuit Court of this County rendered against said James Wilson in his lifetime which judgment is allowed against said Estate for the Sum of Four hundred and Eighty Four dollars and Twenty Seven cents, together with costs of this suit, and classed in the fourth class.

Estate of Michael Kinder, deceased
And now comes Overton L. Parrish & Elizabeth Kinder administrators of Michael Kinder, deceased by their attorney, and files this affidavit stating that they have good reason to believe that one Isaac Simmons has ... one yoke of oxen of the deceased. It is therefore ordered that a citation issue against the said Isaac Simmons requires him to appear before the Court on tomorrow morning to answer the allegations set forth in said affidavit.

PAGE 154 - 17 Jul 1854

Simion English vs. Charlotte Brantley, admrx. of Joel Brantley, deceased
The parties appear, whereupon the plaintiff suffers a non-suit, and by leave of Court withdraws the cause of action herein. It is therefore considered and adjudged that said defendant recover against said plaintiff the costs of this suit.

Estate of John Williamson, deceased
And now comes Reuben Harper administrator of said Estate and makes report of the sales of the real estate which is approved and filed.

Ordered by the Court that Calvin Aust (here accepting) be appointed Guardian of the person and Estate of Martha Jane Cloar, and that he give bond for the sum of Four hundred and Fifty dollars whereupon the said Calvin Aust presents his bond for said amount which is approved and filed.

Estate of George W. Masters, deceased --On petition for sale of real estate to pay debts
And now comes William W. Hicks 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, a part of the North West quarter of the South East quarter of Section No. 4 in township No. 27 North of Range Eleven East containing Sixteen acres, reserving one half acre lot lying next and adjoining a lot of land sold by Aaron Tuck to C.C. Hanes out of the aforesaid tract or parcel of land. 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 sold at the Circuit Court house in the Town of Bloomfield within and for the County on the 3rd Monday of October next an order will be made for the sale of said real estate to pay the debts of said deceased. And it is further ordered that said
pg. 155
administrator give notice of the same by posting up ten written hand bills at ten of the most public places in the County at least twenty days previous to the first day the next term of this Court.

PAGE 155 - 18 Jul 1854

William W. Hicks vs. William W. Hicks admr. of George W. Masters, deceased
The plaintiff comes and presents his demand and the Court appoints William G. Phelan to defend said Estate who enters his appearance herein, and the Court after hearing the testimony doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty Two dollars and Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Ambrose James, deceased -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Martin B. Hodges, administrator of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Fifty Four dollars and Eighty cents, and is credited by the sum of Ten dollars and Forty Five cents per vouchers No. 1 to 4 inclusive which leaves a balance in the hand of said administrator of the sum of Forty Four dollars and Thirty Five cents.

Estate of Hogan Ellison, deceased ---1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Norphlete G.H. Jones & James W. Childress, admrs. of said Estate and presents their first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One Thousand and Thirty Five dollars, and is credited by the sum of One hundred and Eighteen dollars and Eighty Six cents per vouchers No. 1 to 11 inclusive which leaves a balance in the hand of said administrator of the sum of Nine hundred and Sixteen dollars and Fourteen cents.

George A. Wells vs. William J. Smith, admr. of William Wells, 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 paid as expense of administration.

William W. Hicks vs. William W. Hicks admr. of George W. Masters, deceased
The plaintiff comes and presents his demand and the Court appoints William G. Phelan to defend said Estate who enters his appearance herein, and the ...
pg. 156
the testimony doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirty dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 156 - 18 Jul 1854

Estate of Jesse Cloar, deceased
On motion of George Harris, admr. of said Estate it is ordered that his Final Settlement be continued until next term of this Court.

T.H. Smith vs. Pleasant P. Majors 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 Thirty Eight dollars and Twenty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Adrian B. Owen vs. Pleasant P. Majors 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.

Estate of Jonas Masters, deceased --- Final Settlement of Joseph Masters administration
And now comes Oliver Masters administrator of Joseph Masters, deceased who was admr. of Jonas Masters, deceased and presents a Final Settlement of said Joseph Masters administration of said Estate, and is charged with the sum of Four hundred and Thirty Four dollars and Seventy one cents. And is credited by the sum of Three hundred and Eighty dollars and Fifty Two cents per vouchers No. 1 to 4 inclusive which leaves a balance with which said Joseph Masters is chargeable of the sum of Fifty Four dollars and Nineteen cents which amount is allowed against the Estate of said Joseph Masters and classed in the fifth class of demands against said Estate.

Estate of Joseph Masters --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Oliver Masters administrator of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Three hundred and ...
pg. 157
Eight dollars and Twenty Four cents and is credited.... sum of Two hundred and Six dollars and Forty Seven... per vouchers No. 1 to 4 inclusive, which leaves a balance ... the hands of said administrator of the sum of One hundred and Ninety One dollars and Seventy Seven cents.

PAGE 157 - 18 Jul 1854

John G. Kelly vs. Norphlete G.H. Jones & James W. Childress admrs. of Hogan Ellison, 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.

19 Jul 1854
Estate of Clinton P. Conyers, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Alfred Wilson (here accepting) be appointed administrator of the Estate of said Clinton P. Conyers, deceased, and that he give bond for the sum of Twenty Five hundred dollars, and it is further ordered that Hiram A. Shook & Joseph Lavender be appointed witnesses to assist said admrs. in making an inventory of the money and papers of said Estate.

Estate of Sarah Masters, deceased --- 4th Annual Settlement
And now comes Oliver Masters administrator of said Estate and presents his fourth annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Four hundred and Ninety Nine dollars and Sixty cents and is credited by Two hundred and Eighty Two dollars and Eight cents per vouchers No. 1 to 3 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Two hundred and Seventeen dollars and Fifty Two cents, which amount he is ordered to pay over to the heirs of said Estate according to their respective rights. And it is further ordered that said administrator make a Final Settlement of his said administration at the next term of this Court.

George Nations vs. Pride R. Bradshaw, adm. of Fanney Foster, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant ... the service of a notice herein, and the Court ...
pg. 158
the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One dollar and Seventy Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

PAGE 158 - 19 Jul 1854

Estate of George W. Masters, deceased
On motion of William W. Hicks admr. of said Estate it is ordered that he be authorized to sell at private sale one gun belonging to said Estate.

Elizabeth Kinder & Overton L. Parrish administrators of Michael Kinder, deceased vs. Isaac Simmons
The parties appear and the defendant moves the Court to quash the affidavit in this cause on reasons filed, which motion is over ruled by the Court, whereupon comes a jury (to wit) James Hodges 1, Charles G. Hawkins 2, Jesse Kitchen 3, Allen Allsup 4, Hiram Pasley 5, James Dennington 6, James Cook 7, William C. Winstead 8, Samuel Gibson 9, Warren S. Reed 10, William Lisles 11, Lewis Moore 12. Twelve good and Lawful men who being sworn according to law and having heard the testimony offered retire to consult of their verdict. When they return hereunto Court and say "We the Jury find the defendant Isaac Simmons not guilty of embezzling one yoke of oxen in manner and form as charged in the plaintiffs affidavit". It is therefore considered and adjudged by the Court that said defendant of the matters and things charged against him in said plaintiffs affidavit be hence discharged and go there of without day. And that said defendant recover against said plaintiffs his costs and charges by him laid out about his defense in this cause expended.

James Dennington vs. Elizabeth Kinder & Overton L. Parrish administrators of Michael Kinder, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Five dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

Estate of Jane Wilson
Ordered by the Court that the bond of Allen Alsup as Guardian of said Wilson be approved.

PAGE 159 - 19 Jul 1854

James Williams vs. Pleasant P. Majors adm. 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 Thirty dollars and Sixty Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of John Black, deceased -- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Richard Wall, admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Seventy One dollars and Sixty Six cents and is credited by Six dollars and Thirty Six cents per vouchers No. 13, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Sixty Five dollars and Thirty cents.

Estate of David Scott, deceased --- Final Settlement
And now comes David Harty, Sr. administrator of said Estate and files the inventory and appraise bill of said Estate which is approved. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said Estate does not exceed the amount allowed by law to the widow of said deceased. It is therefore ordered that the administrator pay over the sum to the widow of said deceased. And that all further advertisements and settlements under said administration be dispensed with unless further Estate be discovered and the Court ordered said administrator to be proceeded with.

20 Jul 1854
Estate of Absalom B. Bailey deceased
And now comes Henry Miller, administrator of said Estate who makes report of the sale of the real estate of said Estate which report is approved and filed. And it appearing that the administrator was the purchaser of said land it is ordered that the Clerk of this Court execute to the said Henry Miller a deed for the same.

Estate of George Cox, deceased -- On Petition for Sale of Real Estate to pay Debts
And now comes Henry H. Bedford, administrator of said E... and on his motion it appearing to the satisfaction of the ... the order of publication made it the ...
pg. 160
complied with and no objection made thereto. It is therefore ordered that said administrator do sell the real estate of the said George Cox, deceased at public auction at the Court house door of this County it being the 19th day of September next, during the setting of the said Circuit Court and that said real estate be sold on a credit of Twelve months, the purchaser giving his note with good 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.

PAGE 160 - 20 Jul 1854

Estate of John Masters, deceased --- 4th Annual Settlement
And now comes Oliver Masters administrator debonis non of said Estate and presents his fourth annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two thousand Three hundred and Ninety dollars and Eighty Seven cents and is credited by Two hundred and Forty Two dollars and Seventy Five cents per vouchers No. 1 to 5 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Two Thousand One hundred and Forty Eight dollars and Twelve cents. Ordered by the Court that said administrator make distribution and payment to the heirs of said Estate as follows, to wit, to Alexander Masters (one hundred dollars), to Hannah Andrews (one hundred dollars), to Jacob Masters (one hundred dollars), to Henry Miller Guardian of Fanney A. Baker, Betsey J. Baker & Amanda C. Baker (one hundred dollars), to William A. Whitehead guardian of Jonas Masters (one hundred dollars), to Elizabeth Masters (one hundred dollars), to Daniel B. Miller guardian of John Masters (one hundred dollars), to Joseph Masters' legal representatives (one hundred dollars), to Alexander Barks' legal representatives (one hundred dollars), to Oliver Masters (one hundred dollars). And it is further ordered that said administrator make a Final Settlement of his said administration at the next term of this Court.

Estate of Everett Brantley, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Nancy F. Brantley administratrix of said Estate appear at the next term of this Court and give other and further security to her bond as such administratrix.

PAGE 161 - 14 Aug 1854

Estate of Abraham Rogers deceased
And now comes William C. Harty admr. of said ... and makes report of the sales of the real estate of said Estate which is approved and filed. And it appears that said administrator was the purchaser of said land it is ordered that the Clerk of this Court execute a deed to said William C. Harty for said real estate.

Estate of Thomas Conyers, deceased
Ordered by the Court that George Nations be appointed admr. debonisnon with the will amend of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of Twelve hundred dollars whereupon said George Nations presents his bond for said amount with security which is approved and filed.

Estate of Charles Tetnek, deceased --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes William C. Harty admr. of said Estate and presents his Second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Three hundred and Forty Nine dollars and Sixty cents and is credited by Sixty Five dollars and Sixty Two cents per vouchers No. 8 to 15 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Two hundred and Eighty Three dollars and Ninety Eight cents.

Estate of Robert Douglass, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Jonathan Johnson admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Sixty Seven dollars and Seventy Eight cents and is credited by Thirty dollars and Sixty Nine cents per vouchers No. 1 to 8 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Two hundred and Thirty Seven dollars and nine cents.

Estate of Aaron Ellsworth, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Elizabeth Ellsworth Executor of the Last Will & Testament of said deceased and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Six hundred and Sixty Two dollars and Sixty Seven cents and is credited by Fifteen dollars and Seventy Eight cents per vouchers No. 1 to 3 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said executor of Six hundred and Forty Six dollars and Eighty Nine cents.

Estate of Jacob Kinder, deceased --- Final Settlement
And now comes Henry H. Bedford adm... of said Estate and presents ...
pg. 162
with the sum of Six hundred and Twenty dollars and Ninety Seven cents, and is credited by the sum of Six hundred and Thirty Eight dollars and Ten cents per vouchers No._ to 7 inclusive, And appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said administrator has given due and legal notice of his intention to make his Final Settlement, and that he has fully administered said Estate. It is therefore ordered that he be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

PAGE 162 - 14 Aug 1854

Estate of Mary Stewart deceased
And now comes Henry H. Bedford admr. of said Estate and makes report of the sales of the real estate of said deceased which report is approved and filed and it appearing that said administrator was the purchaser of said land. It is therefore ordered that the Clerk of this Court execute to said Henry H. Bedford a deed for said real estate.

Estate of George K. Dowdy --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Chiles M. Dowdy Executor of the Last Will of said deceased, comes and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Six thousand Two hundred and Fifty Five dollars and Twenty Eight cents and is credited by Four thousand and Eighty Nine dollars and Sixty cents per vouchers No. 11 to 18 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said executor of Two Thousand One hundred and Sixty Five dollars and Sixty Eight cents.

William W. Owen vs. Daniel B. Miller admr. of James Stafford, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and files an offset against the plaintiff for Twenty four 10/100 dollars, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One dollar and Seventy five cents together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class. And it is ordered by the Court that said administrator have a credit on his inventory of Twenty Four 10/100 the amount of the offset field herein.

PAGE 163 - 15 Aug 1854

Estate of George K. Dowdy, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Chiles M. Dowdy, Exec. of the last Will of said deceased has a credit on his inventory for Eighty Seven 22/100 dollars.

Estate of Everett Brantley, deceased --- First Annual Settlement
and now comes Nancy F. Brantley admr. of said Estate by her attorney and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Three thousand and Three hundred and Sixty dollars and Twenty One cents and is credited by Two hundred and Seventy Seven dollars and Fifty Five cents per vouchers No. 1 to 9 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Three Thousand and Eighty Two dollars and Sixty Six cents.

16 Aug 1854
Michael Rodney & Greer W. Davis administrators of Thomas J. Rodney, deceased vs. Nancy F. Brantley admr. of Everett Brantley, 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.

Estate of William Fletcher
Solomon G. Kitchen guardian of said William Fletcher comes and says he has no Annual Settlement to make.

Estate of Absalom B. Bailey, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Henry Miller admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Sixty Six dollars and Seventy cents and is credited by Thirteen dollars and Ninety cents per vouchers No. 142, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Fifty Two dollars and Eighty cents.

PAGE 164 - 28 Aug 1854

Estate of Robert Giboney deceased
And now comes Henry H. Bedford & Solomon G. Kitchen administrators of said Estate and presents a report of the sales of the real estates of said Estate which report is approved and filed.

Daniel B. Miller vs. William W. Hicks admr. of George W. Masters, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seventy Five dollars and Ninety Six cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Ordered by the Court that Hiram G. Pasley (here accepting) be and he is hereby appointed guardian of the person and Estate of Mary C. Scott and that he give bond for the sum of Two thousand Five hundred dollars on or before the next term of this Court.

Estate of Clinton P. Conyers, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the bond of Alfred Wilson admr. of said Estate be approved and that Letters of Administration granted to said Alfred Wilson on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be approved.

Estate of Daniel Taylor, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the bond of Telitha Taylor administratrix of said Estate be approved and that the Letters of Administration granted on said Estate to Telitha Taylor by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed.

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

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

PAGE 165 - 28 Aug 1854

County of Stoddard for the use of the Internal Improvement Fund vs. Nancy F. Brantley administratrix of Everett Brantley, deceased
And now comes the plaintiff by ... her attorney, and on motion of said plaintiff it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there is sufficient assets in the hands of said administratrix to pay the demands allowed in the fifth class against said Estate. It is therefore ordered that said administratrix pay to said plaintiff an allowance made to said plaintiff on the 19th day of April 1853 by this Court for the sum of One hundred and Thirty One dollars and Twenty five cents together with the interest from the date of said allowance.

Estate of David Taylor, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the administratrix of said Estate perfect her inventory and sale bill of said Estate on or before the next term of this Court.

29 Aug 1854
Estate of William Huston, deceased
On motion it is ordered by the Court that an attachment issue against Absalom Farris admr. of said Estate directed to the sheriff of Dunklin County returnable to the next term of this Court.

Daniel B. Miller vs. Alfred Wilson admr. of Clinton T. 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 Seven dollars and One cent for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Montgomery Williams guardian of Mary S. & James T. Williams comes and on his motion his annual settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

PAGE 166 - 29 Aug 1854

Estate of James Sitton, deceased
On motion of John Setton, admr. of said Estate his annual settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

Estate of Isaac Taylor, deceased
On motion of William G. Phelan, admr. of said Estate his annual settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

Estate of Philip Bright, deceased
On motion of John D. Smith, admr. of said Estate his final settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

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

Estate of Clinton P. Conyers, deceased
Ordered that the admr. of said Estate be authorized and directed to sell at private sale the following warrants on the treasury of this County belonging to said Estate, to wit, No. 572 for $6.00, No. 582 for 10.80/100 and No. 639 for $5.00/100.

Henry Sanford vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Daniel Sanford, deceased --- Transcription Judgment
This cause is continued until the next term of this Court.

John Kerr & Augustus Kerr surviving partners of the late firm of Augustus Kerr, John Kerr & George W. Kerr & Co. vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Daniel Sanford, deceased
This cause is continued until the next term of this Court.

Samuel H. Flornoy vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Daniel Sanford, 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
pg. 166
that said plaintiff recover against said def... Seven dollars for his debt together with the cost of th... this Judgment be of the ... class.

PAGE 167 - 29 Aug 1854

Lawson Stroup 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 Two dollars and Forty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Michael Kinder, deceased
On motion it is ordered that the administratrix of said Estate be allowed until the next term of this Court to amend their papers.

Alfred Wilson vs. Alfred Wilson admr. of Clinton P. Conyers, deceased
The plaintiff comes and presents his demand against said Estate, whereupon the Court appoints Henry H. Bedford 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 One dollars and Three cents for his debt together with the cost of the suit and that this judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 168 - 16 Oct 1854

Miller & Jones 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 Two dollars and Fifty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

William Stephen 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 Five dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

William W. Norman vs. Pleasant P. Majors 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 Four dollars and Sixty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Joseph Furry 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 Three dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

PAGE 169 - 16 Oct 1854

Ordered by the Court that John Moore (here accepting) is and he ... guardian of the person and Estate of Samuel H... a minor under the age of fourteen years, and that he give bond for the sum of Five hundred dollars, whereupon the said John Moore presents his bond for said amount with sufficient security which is approved and ordered to be filed, which is done.

Ordered by the Court that Jacob Jenkins (here accepting) be and he is hereby appointed guardian of the persons and Estate of Sarah Jane Moore, Mary E. Moore and Cyntha S. Moore and that he give bond for the sum of Fifteen hundred dollars, whereupon the said Jacob Jenkins presents his bond for said amount with sufficient security, which bond is approved and ordered to be filed which is done.

Daniel B. Miller vs. Elizabeth Kinder & Overton L. Parrish administrators of Michael Kinder, 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 Nine cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Wiley L. Cooper vs. Pleasant P. Majors 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 Fifteen dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

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

PAGE 170 - 16 Oct 1854

George W. Rhoades 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 Forty Two dollars and Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the Sixth class.

Daniel B. Miller vs. Pleasant P. Majors admr. of James Horton, deceased --- Transcript of Judgment before Justice of the Peace
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 Fifty Two cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fourth class.

John M. Johnson vs. Elizabeth Kinder & Overton L. Parrish admrs. of Michael Kinder, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seven dollars and Ninety Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Henry Miller vs. Elizabeth Kinder & Overton L. Parrish admrs. of Michael Kinder, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty One dollars and Eighteen cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 171 - 17 Oct 1854

Estate of George Cox deceased
And now comes Henry H. Bedford administrator of said Estate and makes report of the sales of a part of the real estate... to said Estate which report is approved by the Court and ... to filed which is done. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there is not sufficient assets in the hands of such administrator to pay the debts of said deceased, and that a part of the real estate belonging to said Estate heretofore ordered to be sold has not yet been sold. It is therefore on motion of said administrator, ordered that he sell the remaining part of the said real estate heretofore ordered to be sold, and that the same be sold at public auction at the Court (it being the 2nd day of January next) to the highest bidder at public auction on a credit of twelve months the purchaser giving note with approved security for the payment of the purchase money. And it is further ordered that said administrator cause a notice containing a particular description f the real estate to be sold stating the time, place and terms of said sale to be set up at ten of the most public places in this county at least twenty days previous to the day of the sale, and that he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

Alfred Rush vs. Alfred Rush Executor of the Last Will & testament of William Rush deceased
And now comes the plaintiff and presents his demand against said Estate of William Rush for Nine hundred and One dollars which is allowed against said Estate as expense of administration.

Estate of Joseph Masters, deceased --- Final Settlement
And now comes Oliver Masters admr. of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Ninety One dollars and Seventy Seven cents, and is credited by the sum of One hundred and Twenty dollars and Forty Eight cents per vouchers No. 1 to 7, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Seventy One dollars and Twenty Nine cents which amount he is ordered to pay over to the legal heirs or representatives of said deceased. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said administrator has given due and legal notice of his intention to make his Final Settlement, and that he has fully administered said Estate. It is therefore ordered that said Daniel B. Miller be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

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Estate of William Rush, deceased --- 5th Annual Settlement
And now comes Alfred Rush executor of the Last Will & Testament of said deceased and presents his fifth annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Nine Thousand Four hundred and Eighty Five dollars and Forty One cents and is credited by Four Thousand Fifty One dollars and Ninety Five cents per vouchers No. 10 to 24 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Five Thousand Four hundred and Thirty Three dollars and Forty Six cents.

Estate of William H. Bollinger, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Joshua Mabery be appointed administrator of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of Five hundred dollars whereupon said Joshua Maybery presents his bond for said amount with sufficient security which bond is approved.

Estate of George W. Masters, deceased --- On Petition for the Sale of Real Estate to Pay Debts
And now comes William W. Hicks administrator of said Estate and on his motion, it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the order of publication made in this cause at the last term of the Court has been duly complied with and no objection being made thereto. It is therefore ordered that said administrator do sell the real estate of the said George W. Masters, 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 16th day of Jan. next during the setting of said County Court, and that said real estate be sold on a credit of twelve months to the highest bidder, the purchaser giving his note and approved security for the payment of the purchase money. And it is further ordered that said administrator cause a notice containing a particular description of the real estate to be sold, stating the time, place and terms of said sale to be set up at ten of the most public places in this county at least twenty days previous to the day of the sale, and that he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

Norphete G.H. Jones vs. Norphete G.H. Jones & James W. Childress administrators of Hogen Ellison, deceased
The plaintiff presents his demand and the Court appoints Henry H. Bedford to defend said
pg. 173
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 Seventeen dollars and Fifty cents and that this judgment be paid as expense of administration.

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Estate of Daniel Taylor, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Frances M. Taylor be appointed administrator debonisnon of said Estate, and that he give bond for the sum of Three hundred dollars whereupon said Francis M. Taylor presents his bond for said amount with sufficient security which bond is approved and filed.

James W. Childress vs. Norphete G.H. Jones & James W. Childress administrators of Hogen Ellison, 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 Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Miller & Jones vs. Norphete G.H. Jones & James W. Childress administrators of Hogen Ellison, 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 Two cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the Sixth class.

Ordered by the Court that William Stroup (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the person and Estate of William Conyers and that he give bond for the sum of Five hundred dollars on or before the next term of this Court.

Estate of George Mounts deceased
And now comes the admrx. of said Estate who is the widow of said deceased, and files an inventory and appraise bill of said Estate which is approved and it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that said Estate does not exceed the amount allowed by law to the widow of said deceased as her dower. It is therefore ordered that all further advertisements and settlements under said administration be dispensed with unless further Estate be discovered and Court orders said administration to be proceeded with.

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Ephraim Stroup vs. Alfred Wilson admr. of Clinton P. Conyers, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant moves the Court to dismiss this cause in reasons filed; which motion is over ruled by the Court, whereupon the defendant files his offset, and the cause is submitted to the Court who after hearing the testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said defendant recover against said plaintiff his costs and charges by him laid out about his defense in this cause expended.

Estate of Clinton Conyers, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Alfred Wilson admr. of said Estate have a credit on his inventory for the sum of Twenty dollars, being the amount which Thomas W. McDoniel has paid on his note to said Conyers before said Conyers died, which was not credited on said note.

Thomas W. McDoniel vs. Alfred Wilson admr. of Clinton P. Conyers, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Forty Four dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit, and that Twenty dollars of this Judgment be of the Second Class and the balance of the fifth class.

James K. Cook & Brother vs. Alfred Wilson admr. of Clinton P. Conyers, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Eleven dollars and Eighty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

William Stroup vs. Alfred Wilson admr. of Clinton P. Conyers, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant
pg. 175
the sum of Ten dollars and Eighty cents for his ... with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment ... fifth class.

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

18 Oct 1854
Estate of William H. Bollinger -- Final Settlement
And now comes Joshua Mabery Guardian of said William H. Bollinger and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Forty Seven dollars and Ninety Three cents, and is credited by the sum of Four dollars and Thirty Five cents per voucher No. 1, which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of the sum of Forty Three dollars and Fifty Eight cents. And it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that said William H. Bollinger has departed this life. It is therefore ordered that said guardian pay over to the administrator of said Bollinger the balance in his hands, Settlement, and that he has fully administered said Estate. It is therefore ordered that said Daniel B. Miller and that he be hence discharged from said guardianship.

Estate of Daniel Taylor, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Francis M. Taylor admr. of said Estate be authorized to sell at private sale the remaining part of the personal property of said deceased.

Estate of John Williamson deceased
And now comes Reuben Harper admr. of said Estate and in his motion his Annual Settlement is continued to the next term of this Court.

Estate of David A. Bollinger -- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Joshua Mabery guardian of said ...Bollinger and presents his second annual s... chared with forty seven 93/100 dollars and is credited ... per voucher No. 1 leaving a balance in his hands of ...

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Estate of Sarah C. Bollinger --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Joshua Mabery guardian of Sarah C. Bollinger and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Forty Seven 93/100 dollars and is credited by the sum of 3 80/100 dollars per voucher No. 1 which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of 44 13/100 dollars.

Estate of Martha Bollinger --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Joshua Mabery guardian of Martha Bollinger and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Forty Seven 93/100 dollars and is credited by the sum of 3 80/100 dollars per voucher No. 1 which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of 44 13/100 dollars.

Estate of Nancy Adams --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Joshua Mabery guardian of Nancy Adams and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of 84 86/100 dollars and is credited by the sum of 3 dollars per voucher No. 1 which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of 81 86/100 dollars.

Estate of John A. Adams --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Joshua Mabery guardian of John A. Adams and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of 84 86/100 dollars and is credited by the sum of 3 dollars per voucher No. 1 which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of 81 86/100 dollars.

Estate of Barbary J. & Thomas J. Adams --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Carney H. Welch guardian of Barbary J. & Thomas J. Adams and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred 60 55/100 dollars and is credited by the sum of 1 10/100 dollars per voucher No. 1 which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of One hundred 59 15/100 dollars.

Estate of Thomas J., Fanny M., and William A. Ramsey --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Alexander Staggs guardian of Thomas J., Fanny M., and William A. Ramsey and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Eighty five dollars and has no vouchers to present.

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Ordered by the Court that Henry H. Bedford (here accepting) be app... of the Estate of Laura Virginia Roberson and that he give bond for the sum of Fifteen Dollars.

Ordered by the Court that Henry H. Bedford (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the Estate of Mary E. Handy & Elizabeth Handy and that he give bond for the sum of Three thousand Dollars.

William A. Whitehead vs. Alfred Wilson admr. of Clinton P. Conyers, deceased
The plaintiff comes and the defendant having been duly notified according to law appears. And this cause is submitted to the Court who after hearing the testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirty Seven dollars and Sixty Three cents together with the cost of this suit and that this judgment be of the Fifth class.

James Shirley vs. William J. Smith admr. of William Wells, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty Two dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid without prejudice to creditor.

Riley R. Short vs. William J. Smith admr. of William Wells, 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 for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

James H. Conyers vs. Alfred Wilson admr. of Clinton P. Conyers, deceased
The plaintiff comes and the defendant having been duly notified according to law appears and this cause is submitted to the Court, who after hearing the testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Forty Five dollars and Fifty Five cents together with the cost of this suit and that this judgment be of the Fifth class.

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Ordered by the Court that Catharine Wells of the age of six years the 17th day of Sept. last be apprenticed to Riley R. Short until she arrive to the age of sixteen years.

Estate of William Wells, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the administrator of said Estate rent out the farm belonging to said Estate the present year to the best advantage for repairs to be done on said farm.

Estate of William Spiva, deceased
Issue presented before this Court who after hearing the testimony offered doth find that William Spiva died on the 23rd day of July AD 1851, and that at the time of his death he was an unmarried man leaving no widow and the Court doth further find that Sarah Spiva the mother of said deceased is the only heir at law of said deceased and that she is the legal owner of certificate of location and the warrant therein described No. 56.851.

David H. Long vs. Andrew J. Babb admr. of Talitha Taylor, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Five dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

Samuel H. Flernoy vs. Andrew J. Babb admr. of Talitha 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 and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

Estate of Daniel Taylor, decd.
Ordered by the Court that the inventory returned by Talitha Taylor late admx. of said Estate be credited by the sum of Twenty dollars.

Estate of Daniel Taylor, deceased --- Final Settlement of Talitha Taylor's administration
And now comes Andrew J. Babb admr. of the Estate of Talitha Taylor who was admrx. of this Estate of Daniel Taylor, deceased and presents a f...
pg. 179
settlement of said Talitha Taylor's administration of said ... is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Eighty Eight dollars and Sixty cents, and is credited by the sum of Two hundred and ... dollars and Seventy Two cents per vouchers No. 1 to 2, which ... a balance with which said Talitha Taylor is chargeable ...administratrix of the sum of Seventy One dollars and Eighty Ordered that said amount be allowed against the Estate of said Talitha Taylor, deceased and classed in the fifth class.

PAGE 179 - 19 Oct 1854

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

Estate of John Masters, deceased
It appearing to the Court that there is one Negro man named Dick ad slave belonging to said Estate and that an equal division thereof cannot be made in kind among the heirs of said deceased. It is therefore on motion ordered that the administrator of said Estate do sell the said slave "Dick" on the 2nd Monday of November next at the court house door in the town of Bloomfield in this County and that said slave be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on an credit of twelve months the purchaser giving his note with approved security for the payment of the purchase money and that said admr. make report of his proceedings to this Court.

Estate of Thomas Conyers, deceased --- Final Settlement of Clinton P. Conyers, administrator
And now comes Alfred Wilson administrator of the Estate of Clinton P. Conyers, deceased who was Executor of the Last Will and Testament of said Thomas Conyers, deceased, and ... a final settlement of said Clinton P. Conyers' administration of said Thomas Conyers' Estate, and is charged with the sum of Five hundred and Ninety One dollars and Sixty cents ... by the sum of Two hundred and Thirty Eight dollars .... Four cents per vou...
pg. 180
leaves a balance with which the said Clinton P. Conyers is chargeable of the sum of Three hundred and Fifty Two dollars and Sixty Six cents, which amount is ordered to be classed in the fifth class of demands against the Estate of said Clinton P. Conyers, deceased and paid accordingly.

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Estate of Overton L. Parrish, deceased
On motion of Wesley F. Settle. It is ordered that Letters of administration on said Estate be granted to him and that he give bond for the sum of Eight hundred dollars, whereupon the said Wesley F. Settle presents his bond for said amount with Samuel Robey, John E. Smith & Tigreal J. Smith as his securities which bond is approved and filed.

George Harris vs. George Harris admr. of Jesse Cloar, deceased
The Plaintiff comes and presents his claim for services rendered for said Estate, and the Court after hearing the testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Sixty dollars and that said amount be paid as expense of administration.

Estate of Jesse Cloar, deceased --- Final Settlement
And now comes George Harris admr. of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Three hundred and Thirty Two dollars and Fifty Two cents, and is credited by the sum of One hundred and Fourteen dollars and Thirty Twenty Five cents per vouchers No. 34 to 37, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Two hundred and Eighteen dollars and Twenty Seven cents. Ordered that said administrator make distribution and payment to the heirs of said deceased or their legal guardians as follows, to wit, to Elijah Cloar the sum of Fifty Four 56 3/4/100 dollars, to Margarett E. Cloar Fifty Four 56 3/4/100 dollars, to Martha A. Cloar the sum of Fifty Four 56 3/4/100 dollars, to Martha J. Cloar the sum of Fifty Four 56 3/4/100 dollars. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court
pg. 181
said administrator has fully administered said Estate ..., he has given due and legal notice of his intention to .... Final Settlement. It is therefore ordered that he be hence .... from said administration and go thereof without day.

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Estate of Talitha Taylor, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the administrator of said Estate be authorized to sell at private sale all the remaining part of the personal property of said Estate.

Daniel Kitchen vs. Andrew J. Babb admr. of Talitha 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 Eight dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

Estate of Joel Brantley, deceased --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Charlotte Brantley administratrix of said Estate by Solomon G. Kitchen her attorney and presents her second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Twenty Five 22/100 dollars and is credited by the sum of Seven dollars and Twenty Five cents per voucher No. 687, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administratrix of the sum of Two hundred and Seventeen dollars and Eighty Seven cents. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there is not sufficient assets in the hands of said administratrix to pay the debts of said deceased. It is therefore ordered that said administratrix do sell one negro woman named Rebecca a slave belonging to said Estate on the first day of January next, and that said salve be sold at the town of Springhill in this county at public auction to the high-test bidder on a credit of twelve months, the purchaser giving his note with approved security for the payment of the purchase money and that she make report of her proceedings to this Court.

14 Nov 1854
Personally appears in open Court Reuben P. Owen Clerk of this Court and ...ledges his deed for the following ...
pg. 182
to wit, beginning at the North West corner of the North West quarter of the North East quarter of Section No. 22 in Township Twenty Six North of Range Eight East then South Forty poles, thence a little South of East Eighty Poles thence North Forty Two poles to the Section line thence along said line to the place of beginning. Sold under an order made by this Court for the sale of the real estate belonging to the Estate of Abraham Rogers, deceased for the purpose of paying the debts of said deceased. Ordered that the Clerk of this Court do certify the execution and acknowledgement of said decd. under th Seal of this Court.

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Oliver Masters admr. of John Masters, deceased vs. Oliver Masters admr. of Sarah Masters, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seventy Seven dollars and Seventeen cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit.

John Wagoner 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 Thirty dollars and Twenty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the Sixth class.

Daniel B. Miller vs. Wesley H. Settle admr. of Overton L. Parrish, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Nineteen dollars and Twelve cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

George D. Shrader vs. Wesley H. Settle admr. of Overton L. Parrish, deceased
The parties appear and the ...
pg. 183
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 ... Judgment...

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Henry H. Bedford vs. Wesley H. Settle admr. of Overton L. Parrish, 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 Twelve cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Daniel Kitchen vs. Wesley H. Settle admr. of Overton L. Parrish, 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 Twelve cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

Moses W. Hopper vs. Henry H. Bedford & Solomon G. Kitchen admrs. of Robert Giboney, 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.

Ordered by the Court that Joseph B. Davis (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the person and Estate of William M.D. Shrader a person of unsound mind and that he give bond for the sum of Fifty dollars on or before the next term of this Court.

Estate of Isaac Reville, deceased
And now comes Henry H. Bedford and presents a certified copy of said Reville's Last Will and Testament. And on motion of said Henry H. Bedford it is ordered that the Letters of Administration given to said Bedford on said Estate be revoked and on further motion ... said Bedford it is ordered that Letters of Administration ... with the Will ... be ...

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Samuel H. Flernoy vs. Francis M. Taylor admr. of Daniel Taylor, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirty Six dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Reuben P. Owen vs. Pleasant P. Majors admr. of James Horton, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of notice herein, and the cause is continued.

John M. Johnson vs. Francis M. Taylor admr. of Daniel 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 One dollars and Fifty Seven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Alfred Wilson admr. of Clinton P. Conyers, decd. vs. George Nations admr. of Thomas Conyers, decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Forty dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

Estate of Clinton P. Conyers, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Alfred Wilson admr. of said Estate have a credit on his inventory for the sum of 10 20/100 dollars for an offset filed in the case of James H. Conyers vs. said Estate.

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Estate of Everett Brantley, deceased
It appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the order heretofore made by this Court requiring Nancy F. Brantley adminstratrix of said Estate to give additional security to her bond as such administratrix has been duly served on her, and she having failed to comply with said order. It is therefore ordered that her letters of administration on said Estate be revoked and from hence forth held for naught.

Estate of Everett Brantly, deceased
Ordered by the court that John H. Crowder be and he is herby appointed administrator of ... of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of Ten thousand dollars.

Estate of Sarah Masters, decd.--- Final Settlement
And now comes Oliver Masters admr. of said Estate and presents his final settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Seventeen dollars and Fifty Two cents, and is credited by the sum of One hundred and Twenty One dollars and Eighty Five cents per vouchers No. 5 to 9 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Ninety Five dollars and Sixty Seven cents, subject to be distributed amongst the heirs of said Estate which amount he is ordered to distribute as follows, to wit, to Alexander Masters, the sum of nine 56/100 dollars, to Hannah Andrews the sum of nine 56/100 dollars, to Jacob Masters the sum of nine 56/100 dollars, to Henry Miller guardian of Fanney A., Betsey J. and Amanda C. Baker nine 56/100 dollars, to William A. Whitehead guardian of Jonas Masters nine 56/100 dollars, to Elizabeth Masters nine 56/100 dollars, to Daniel B. Miller guardian of John Masters nine 56/100 dollars, Joseph Masters' legal representative nine 56/100 dollars, to Alexander Barks' legal representative nine 56/100 dollars, to Oliver Masters nine 56/100 dollars. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said administrator has given due and legal notice of his intention to make his Final Settlement, and that he has fully administered said Estate. It is therefore ordered that he be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

Estate of William Conners -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Solomon G. Kitchen Guardian of said William Conners and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Sixty Eight dollars and Five cents and is credited by Four dollars ... Five cents per voucher No. 1, which leaves...
pg. 186
hands of said guardian of the sum of Two hundred and Eighty Four dollars.

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Henry H. Bedford vs. Oliver Masters admr. of John Masters, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Nine dollars and Sixty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

15 Nov 1854
Estate of John Masters, decd. --- Final Settlement
And now comes Oliver Masters admr. debonis non of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Two thousand Five hundred and Forty Eight dollars and Twelve cents, and is credited by the sum of One thousand Five hundred and Seventy One dollars and Eighteen cents per vouchers No. 6 to 13 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Nine hundred and Seventy Six dollars and Ninety Four cents. Ordered that said administrator make distribution and payment to the heirs of said Estate as follows, to wit, to Catharine Middleton Twenty dollars, to Elizabeth Masters One hundred and Nine 76/100 dollars, to Hannah Andrews One hundred and Twenty Seven dollars and Eighteen cents, to Henry Miller guardian of Fanney A., Betsey J. and Amanda C. Baker Fifteen dollars, to William A. Whitehead guardian of Jonas Masters One hundred and Eighty dollars, to Daniel B. Miller guardian of John Masters One hundred and Eighty dollars, to Alexander Barks' legal representative One hundred and Eighty dollars, to the legal guardian of ___ Middleton Five dollars. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said administrator
pg. 187
has over paid the following heirs the following amount, to wit, Jacob Masters the sum of Fifty Eight dollars, Alexander Masters Ninety Nine dollars, Joseph Masters Twenty Three dollars and Sixty Four cents. It is therefore ordered that the said Jacob Masters, Alexander Masters and Joseph Masters refund to the said Oliver Masters admr. as aforesaid therein several amount as above set forth.

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Estate of John G. Wilson, decd.
And now comes Jonas Eaker admr. of said Estate by Solomon G. Kitchen his attorney and says he has no annual settlement to make.

16 Nov 1854
Estate of Fanney Foster, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Pride R. Bradshaw admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Three hundred and Ninety Three 4/100 dollars and is credited by the sum of Twelve 30/100 dollars per vouchers No. 1 to 7 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of the sum of Three hundred and Seventy dollars and Seventy Four cents.

Estate of David Wall, deceased --- Final Settlement
And now comes Henry H. Bedford administrator of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Fifteen dollars and Forty Two cents, and is credited by the sum of Seven dollars and Sixty One cents, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Six dollars and Ninety One cents subject to the payment of debts. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said administrator has given due and legal notice of his intention to make his Final Settlement, and that he has fully administered said Estate. It is therefore ordered that he be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

PAGE 188 - 17 Nov 1854

And now comes Montgomery Williams guardian of the heirs of William Williams and on his motion his Annual Settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

PAGE 189 - 2 Jan 1855

Henry Sanford vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Daniel Sanford, deceased -- Transcript of Judgment from the Circuit Court of Stoddard County
And now comes the Plaintiff, and the defendant having heretofore waved notice and entered his appearance herein, this cause is submitted to the Court who after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One thousand Six hundred and Thirty four dollars and Sixty Two cents, together with the cost of suit and that this Judgment be classed in the fourth class.

Henry Sanford assignee of John Kerr & Augustus Kerr surviving partners of the late firm of Augustus Kerr, John Kerr & George W. Kerr & Co. vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Daniel Sanford, deceased -- Transcript of Judgment from the Circuit Court of Cape Girardo County
And now comes the Plaintiff, and the defendant having heretofore waved notice and entered his appearance herein, this cause is submitted to the Court who after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One thousand Four hundred and Nineteen dollars and eighty Nine cents, together with the cost of suit and that this Judgment be classed in the fourth class.

Estate of Everett Brantley, deceased
And now comes Nancy F. Brantley on her motion it is ordered that the order heretofore made by this Court revoking her letters of administration on said Estate be rescinded, set aside and held for naught, and the said Nancy F. Brantley presents a new bond as administratrix of said Estate for the sum of Eight Thousand dollars with George F. Miller, Henry Bedford, William W. Norman & Thomas W. McDoniel as security which bond is approved by the Court.

PAGE 190 - 2 Jan 1855

Personally appears in open Court Alexander Ellison a minor over the age of Fourteen years and chooses Adrian B. Owen guardian of his person and Estate. It is therefore ordered that the said Alexander Ellison and that he give bond for the sum of Five hundred dollars.

Personally appears in open Court Theodore H. Johnson a minor over the age of Fourteen years and chooses John M. Johnson guardian of his person and Estate. It is therefore ordered that the said Theodore H. Johnson and that he give bond for the sum of Five thousand dollars as such Guardian.

12 Jan 1855
Ordered by the Court that the sheriff of this County bring before this Court Thomas Jefferson Stephens a poor child for the purpose of being bound as an apprentice.

Miller & Jones vs. Jonathan Johnson admr. 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 Forty Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

PAGE 191 - 12 Feb 1855

John L. Massey vs. Jonathan Johnson admr. 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 Forty Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

Daniel B. Miller vs. Orson Bartlett admr. of George Bess, 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 and Thirty Four cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Orson Bartlett vs. William W. Hicks admr. of George W. Masters, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One dollar and Seventy Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

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

Henry Miller vs. Wesley F. Settle admr. of Overton L. Parrish, decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Forty Nine dollars and Forty One cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 192 - 12 Feb 1855

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

Lucretia Hensen use of William W. Miller vs. Wesley F. Settle admr. of Overton L. Parrish, decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Nine dollars and Twenty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Isaac Hobbs vs. Elizabeth Kinder admx. of Michael Kinder, 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 Forty Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Reuben P. Owen vs. Elizabeth Kinder admx. of Michael Kinder, 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 Six cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

John M. Johnson use of William W. Miller vs. Wesley F. Settle admr. of Overton L. Parrish, decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Four dollars and Fourteen cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 193 - 12 Feb 1855

Estate of Thomas Jenkins, decd.
And now comes William W. Jenkins admr. of said Estate and on his motion it is ordered that he be authorized to keep in his possession without paying here for the same until the March Term of the Circuit Court of this county, the slaves belonging to said Estate, but said admr. is required to board and Clothe said slaves and pay their medical bills at his own expense during said time.

Estate of John Dickerson, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Wesley F. Settle (here accepting) be appointed administrator of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of Four hundred dollars whereof said Settle presents his bond as such administrator for said amount with security which bond is approved. And it is further ordered that Dunkin D. Lunsford & Reuben G. Tolan be appointed witnesses to accompany and assist said administrator in making an inventory of the money and papers of said Estate.

13 Feb 1855
Estate of Mary Stewart, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Henry H. Bedford administrator of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Five dollars.

Personally appears in open Court Reuben P. Owen Clerk of this Court and acknowledges his deed of conveyance by him executed as such Clerk to Henry Miller for the following described real estate, to wit, the South West quarter of the South East quarter of Section No. Fifteen in Township Twenty Six North of Range No. Ten East containing forty acres. Sold as the property of the Estate of Absalom B. Bailey, deceased by virtue of an order made by this Court for the sale of the real estate belonging to the Estate of said Absalom B. Bailey, deceased for the purpose of paying the debts of said deceased. Ordered that the Clerk of this Court do certify the execution and acknowledgement of said deed under the seal of this Court.

PAGE 194 - 13 Feb 1855

Personally appears in open Court Reuben P. Owen Clerk of this Court and acknowledges his deed of conveyance by him executed as such Clerk to Henry H. Bedford for the following described real estate, to wit, the East half of lot No. 5 North East quarter of Section No. 4 in Township No. 27 North of Range No. 11 East containing forty acres, which was Sold under an order of this Court for the sale of real estate belonging to the Estate of Mary Stewart, deceased to pay the debts of said deceased. Ordered that the Clerk of this Court do certify the execution and acknowledgement of said deed under the seal of this Court.

Josiah Culbertson, Jr. vs. Wesley F. Settle admr. of Overton L. Parrish, decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Four dollars and Twelve and a half cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Henry Miller Treasurer of Stoddard County use of the Road & Canal fund vs. Wesley F. Settle admr. of Overton L. Parrish, decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Forty Four dollars and forty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Henry Miller vs. Nancy F. Brantley admrx. of Everett Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Five dollars and Seventy Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

Estate of George Cox, deceased -- 2nd Annual Settlement
and now comes Henry H. Bedford admr. of said Estate and presents his second Annual Settlement and is charged with the sum of Four hundred and Fifty dollars and Fifty cents.

PAGE 195 - 13 Feb 1855

Estate of Ambrose James, deceased
On motion of Martin B. Hodge admr. of said ... by his attorney his annual settlement is continued until ... next term of this Court.

Estate of Milton Wilson deceased
On Motion of Alfred Wilson admr. of said Estate his annual settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

Estate of Philip Bright decd.
On Motion of John D. Smith admr. of said Estate his final settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

James E. Rhoades 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 seven dollars and Sixty Six cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

James E. Rhoades assignee of Henry Sitz vs. Nancy F. Brantley admrx. of Everett Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Five dollars and Thirty Eight cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

Estate of Everett Brantley, deceased --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Nancy F. Brantley admrx. of said Estate and presents her second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Three thousand Seven hundred and Sixty Two dollars and Sixty Six cents and is credited by the sum of One hundred and Seventy one dollars and Ninety Five cents per vouchers No. 10 to 17 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Three thousand Five hundred and Ninety dollars and Seventy One cents.

Estate of Abraham Taylor, decd.
On Motion of Nancy Taylor admrx. of said Estate his final settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

PAGE 196 - 13 Feb 1855

James E. Rhoades vs. Pride R. Bradshaw admr. of Fanney Foster, 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 Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

James E. Rhoades vs. Jacob Foster admr. of Tillman Foster, 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 Four cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Orson Bartlett vs. Orson Bartlett admr. of George Bess, deceased
The Plaintiff presents his demand and the Court appoints Henry H. Bedford 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 Seventy Four dollars and Ninety One cents for his debts with cost of suit and that Three 75/100 dollars of this judgment be of the first class and the balance of the fifth class.

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

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

PAGE 197 - 14 Feb 1855

It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that James M. Bridges, William F.M. Bridges, Columbus R. Bridges, Nancy J. Bridges & Samuel A. Bridges are poor children residing within this county and have no means of support. It is therefore ordered that the Sherriff of this county bring before this court without delay the said minors for the purpose of having them bound as apprentices according to law.

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

Ordered by the Court that James M. Bridges of the age of fourteen years the 4th day of Oct. last be apprenticed to George Miller until said minor arrives to the age of twenty one years.

Daniel Kitchen vs. Orson Bartlett admr. of George Bess, 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 for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

Andrew J. Bess vs. Orson Bartlett admr. of George Bess, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirteen dollars and Thirteen cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the ... class.

PAGE 198 - 14 Feb 1855

Estate of James Setton, deceased
And now comes John Setton Exer. of the last will of said deceased and on his motion his annual settlement is continued until the next term of this court.

Estate of Martin Wilfong, deceased
And now comes William W. Norman admr. of said Estate and on his motion his annual settlement is continued until the next term of this court.

Estate of Henry Wilfong, deceased
And now comes William W. Norman admr. of said Estate and on his motion his annual settlement is continued until the next term of this court.

Estate of Charles BN McCabe, deceased --- Final Settlement
And now comes Henry H. Bedford admr. of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Three thousand Seven hundred and Sixty Six dollars and Seventy Two cents, and is credited by the sum of Three thousand Six hundred and Seven dollars and Fifty Three cents per vouchers filed, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of One hundred and Fifty Nine dollars and Nineteen cents subject to pay debts in the fourth class. It is therefore ordered that said administrator pay the following amounts in the following debts in the fourth class (to wit) to Mason Fressell admr. of Anderson Burt, deceased the sum of Sixty Six dollars and Thirty One cents, to James S. Evans Seventy Nine dollars and Twenty One cents, to Richard Piles Thirteen dollars and Sixty Eight cents. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said administrator has given due and legal notice of his intention to make his Final Settlement, and that he has fully administered said Estate. It is therefore ordered that he be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

15 Feb 1855
Estate of Morgan Jerrell, decd.
Ordered by the Court that Henry H. Bedford be appointed administrator of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of Two thousand Five hundred dollars.

PAGE 199 - 15 Feb 1855

Ordered by the Court that Columbus R. Bridges aged fourteen years the Twenty Third day of February last, be apprenticed to Pleasant B. Majors until the minor arrives to the age of Twenty One years.

Ordered by the Court that William F. Bridges aged ten years the Twenty first day of March next, be apprenticed to William Neal until the minor arrives to the age of Twenty One years.

Estate of James Horton, deceased
And now comes Pleasant P. Majors admr. of said Estate and on his motion his annual settlement is continued until the next term of this court.

Estate of Robert Giboney, deceased
And now comes Henry H. Bedford admr. of said Estate and on his motion his annual settlement is continued until the next term of this court.

Ordered by the Court that Isaac Brand (here accepting) be appointed Guardian of the Estate of Mary Eleanor Ham, William Henry Ham & Sarah Jane Ham and that he give bond for the sum of Fourteen hundred dollars.

Whitelaw, Gordon & Anderson vs. Alfred Wilson admr. of the Estate 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 Ninety Seven dollars and Ninety One cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Arthur Hedgepeth, decd.
Ordered by the Court that Orville Behurst be appointed administrator of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of One hundred dollars.

Estate of Levi Cook, deceased
Ordered by the Court that James K. Cook administrator of said Estate give additional security to his bond as such administrator on or before the next term of this court.

Montgomery Williams vs. Jas. Williams & Montgomery Williams admrs. 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 defend...and that this Judgment b...

PAGE 200 - 15 Feb 1855

Reuben P. Owen vs. Pleasant P. Majors admr. of James Horton, deceased
This cause is continued until the next term of this Court.

Estate of Tillman Foster, decd
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Jacob Foster 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 George Bess, decd
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Orson Bartlett 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 Susan Stafford, decd
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to John D. Smith 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 Isaac Reville, decd.
Ordered by the Court that the bond of Henry H. Bedford administrator of said Estate be approved.

Henry H. Bedford & Solomon G. Kitchen admr. of Robert Giboney decd. vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Daniel Sanford, deceased
And now comes the plaintiff and on their motion they have leave to withdraw from the papers on file in this cause one note signed by David Sanford, Jonas Eaker & John D. Smith by leaving a copy of the same on file with the Clerk of this Court.

And now comes Henry H. Bedford guardian of Laura V. Robinson and presents his bond for the sum of Fifteen hundred dollars with John M. Johnson as his security which bond is approved and filed.

And now comes Henry H. Bedford guardian of Mary E. & Elizabeth E. Handy and presents his bond for the sum of Three Thousand dollars with John M. Johnson as his security which bond is approved and filed.

And now comes John M. Johnson guardian of Theodore H. Johnson and presents his bond as such guardian for Five thousand dollars with Henry H. Bedford as security which bond is approved and filed.

 

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