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 201 - 15 Feb 1855

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

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

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

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

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

Estate of Overton L. Parrish, deceased
Ordered by the Court that inventory, appraise bill and sale bill of said Estate be approved.

PAGE 202 - 2 Apr 1855

Estate of Michael Kinder, deceased
And now comes Elizabeth Kinder administratrix of said Estate and by leave of Court resigns her Letters of Administration on said Estate. And on motion it is ordered that Wesley F. Settle (here accepting) be appointed administrator debonis non of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of Four hundred dollars, where upon the said Wesley F. Settle presents his bond for said amount which bond is approved and filed.

Hiram Wasson vs. Wesley F. 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 Five dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Joseph Johnson vs. John Stewart admr. of Robert Stewart, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 seventh class.

Daniel H. Long vs. Andrew Babb admr. of Telitha Taylor, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Three dollars for his debt, to be paid as expense of administration.

PAGE 203 - 2 Apr 1855

Estate of William Williams, deceased -- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes James Williams & ___ Williams admrs. of said Estate and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Five hundred and Nanty Four dollars and Twenty Two cents and is credited by Sixty Two 10/100 dollars per vouchers No. 7 to 22 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Five hundred and Twenty Seven dollars and Twelve cents.

Estate of Nathaniel Welch, deceased -- Final Settlement
And now comes Temperance Welch admrx. of said Estate and presents her final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Seventy Six 53/100 dollars, and is credited by the sum of Two hundred and Three dollars per vouchers No. 12 to __, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of One hundred and Twenty Six 47/100 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.

Daniel B. Miller vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrell, decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty Six dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Orson Bartlett vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrell, 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 Fifty Eight dollars and Eighty One cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that $3 70/100 of this Judgment be of the first class and the balance of said Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Henry Guess, decd.
And now comes Jesse A. Gilley one of the administrators of said Estate and files his affidavit, stating that he has ... to believe and does believe that Joseph ...
pg. 204
and under his control one small bay mare worth Sixty dollars, belonging to said Estate which said Joseph Guess

PAGE 214 - 5 Apr 1855

Ordered by the Court that Daniel Kitchen (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the Estate of Martha Louisa Kitchen, Elizabeth G. Kitchen & William T. Kitchen and that he give bond for the sum of Four hundred dollars, whereupon the said Daniel Kitchen presents his bond for said amount as such guardian with Robert P. Paramore & James Nations his securities which bond is approved and ordered to be filed which is done.

Estate of Barbary Singleton deceased --- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes John Beasley admr. of said Estate and presents his third annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Thirty One dollars and Thirty Three cents and is credited by One dollar and Twenty Eight cents, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of One hundred and Thirty Five dollars.

Robert P. Paramore vs. Mahaley Guess & Jesse A. Gilley admrs. of the Estate of Henry Guess, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty Four dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

Mahaley Guess & Jesse A. Gilley admrs. of the Estate of Henry Guess, deceased vs. Joseph Guess --- On Charge of detaining property.
The parties appear, whereupon the Court doth ordered that this cause be dismissed for want of ... It is therefore considered that said defendant doth recover against said plaintiff his costs, about his defense in this cause expended.

James Nations 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 One dollar and Fifteen cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 215 - 5 Apr 1855

Estate of Godfrey Andrews, deceased --- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes Hannah Andrews & John Beasley admrs. of said Estate and presents their Third annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Three hundred and Thirty Seven 50/100 dollars and is credited by Thirty Two dollars and Eighty Six cents per vouchers No. 14 to 17 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrators of Three hundred and Four dollars and Sixty Four cents.

Estate of Philip Bright, deceased -- Final Settlement
And now comes John D. Smith administrator debonis non of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Fifty Three dollars and Fifty cents, and is credited by the sum of Fifty Four dollars and Fourteen cents per vouchers No. 1 to 6. 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 Rufus Ellsworth deceased
Ordered by the Court that William G. Phelan here accepting be appointed administrator of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of Two hundred dollars whereupon the said William G. Phelan presents his bond for said amount with sufficient security which bond is approved.

Charlotte Brantley vs. Charlotte Brantley admrx. of Joel Brantley, deceased
The plaintiff comes and presents her demands 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 One hundred and Eighty Six dollars for her debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Levi Cook, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the admr. have a credit on his sale bill for the sum of Ninety Nine dollars and Twenty Five cents being the amount of loss on the resale of one improvement.

PAGE 216 - 5 Apr 1855

Estate of Lawson M. Bess
And now comes George Nations and presents his annual settlement as such guardian and is charged with the sum of Seventy Four dollars and Forty Five cents.

Estate of Peter Bess
And now comes George Nations and presents his annual settlement as such guardian and is charged with the sum of Seventy Four dollars and Forty Five cents.

Solomon G. Kitchen vs. James E. Rhoades admr. of William M. Hale, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Five dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be charged as expense of administration.

Estate of William Hale, deceased --- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes James E. Rhoades admr. of said Estate and presents his third annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Nineteen dollars and Sixty Two cents and is credited by Seventy Two dollars and Twenty cents per vouchers No. 11 to 19 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Forty Seven dollars and Forty Two cents.

John M. Johnson vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrell, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 Three dollars and Ninety Nine cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 217 - 16 Apr 1855

John Kitchen 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 Fifty Seven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class. Ordered that the admr. have a credit on his inventory of debts for the sum of Twenty Nine 39/100 dollars, the amount of an account against the plaintiff and set off allowed in this cause.

Estate of Godfrey Andrews, deceased
On motion it is ordered that the widow of said deceased be permitted to keep in her possession the slaves belonging to said Estate without paying hire for the same, for the purpose of supporting the minor heirs of said deceased.

Aaron Proffer 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 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. Ordered that said administrator have a credit on his inventory of debts for the sum of Thirteen 40/100 dollars for one account against the plaintiff allowed as an offset in this cause.

Henry Sifford 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 Eighteen dollars and Sixty Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class. Ordered that said administrator have a credit on his inventory of debts for the sum of $16.19/100 for one account against the plaintiff allowed as an offset...

PAGE 218 - 16 Apr 1855

Miller & Jones vs. Frances 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 Sixteen dollars and Sixty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be classed as follows, to wit, Eight 40/100 dollars in First class and the balance in the fifth class.

John Proffer 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 One dollar and Seventy cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

Richard Wall use of the Road and Canal fun of Stoddard County vs. Allen Alsup administrator of James Wilson, deceased
On motion of said plaintiff it is ordered that said defendant pay the said plaintiff the sum of One hundred and fifty dollars on this judgment said judgment being in the 4th class and rendered by this Court on the Seventeenth day of July 1854 for the sum of Four hundred and Eighty Four dollars and Twenty Seven cents.

John Proffer 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 One dollar and Fifty Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

Estate of Clinton P. Conyers, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the administrator rent out for the present year the real estate belonging to said Estate.

PAGE 219 - 16 Apr 1855

Ordered by the court that William Whitehead (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the Estate of Jonas Masters a minor under the age of Fourteen years and that he give bond for the sum of Four hundred dollars.

17 Apr 1855
William A. Whitehead vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty Four dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

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

Robert P. Paramore vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Five dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Andrew Hoover vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One dollar and Forty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 220 - 17 Apr 1855

John Jerrel vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One dollar for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Henry Jerrel vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One dollar for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Andrew Jerrel vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One dollar for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Joseph Gaines vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Three dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

William Sisco vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One dollar for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 221 - 17 Apr 1855

Matilda Sisco vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel 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 Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Joseph Edwards vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel 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 Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Robert Miller vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel 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 Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Sarah Jerrel vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel 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 Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

William C. Harty vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel 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 Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 222 - 17 Apr 1855

Mary Jerrel vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel 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 Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

James A. Cooper vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel 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 Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

James Neal vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel 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 Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Robert Neal vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel 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 Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Carrol Neal vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel 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 Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 223 - 17 Apr 1855

Samuel H. Flernoy vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel 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 Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Jesse F. Allen vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Sterling Smith 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 Twelve dollars and Sixty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Tabbitha Dennington deceased
And now comes James Dennington admr. of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Forty Six dollars and Ninety Five cents, and is credited by the sum of Thirty Seven dollars and Ninety cents which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Nine dollars and Five cents, which is subject to be distributed among the heirs of said deceased. Ordered by the Court that said administrator make distribution and payment to the following persons as follows to wit to Ellen Polk Four dollars and Fifty Four cents, to the heirs of Harrison Gillam, deceased the sum of Four dollars and Fifty Four 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.

PAGE 224 - 17 Apr 1855

James A. Cooper vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Nine dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of George W. Masters deceased
And now comes William W. Hicks admr. of said Estate and makes report of the sales of the real estate of said Estate, which report is approved and ordered to be filed which is done. And it appearing from said report that William W. Hicks the admr. of said Estate was the purchaser of said real estate. It is therefore ordered that the Clerk of this court make and execute a deed to the said William W. Hicks for said land.

Estate of John M. Hanes, deceased
Ordered by the Court that William W. Hicks be appointed admr. of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of Six hundred dollars, whereupon said William W. Hicks comes and presents his bond as such administrator for said amount with William W. Norman & Thomas Bacon as security which bond is approved and filed. Ordered that Noah W. Sitz & John H. Crowder be appointed witnesses to accompany and assist said admr. in opening and examining the money and papers of said Estate and making an inventory of the same.

26 Apr 1855
Whitelaw & 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
pg. 225
and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One dollar and Sixty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 225 - 26 Apr 1855

Reuben P. Owen vs. Pleasant T. Majors admr. of James Horton, deceased
The plaintiff comes, and the defendant having heretofore waived the service of a notice and entered his appearance herein, the 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 dollars and Thirty Nine cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this judgment be of the fifth class.

Charlotte Brantley vs. William W. Hicks admr. of John M. Haines, deceased
The parties appear and this cause is submitted to the Court who find, that said plaintiff and said John M. Haines in his lifetime entered into a contract in re... to a mill which said plaintiff sold to said Haines. And it further appears that the Estate is not able to pay the amount due on said mill and that it would be to the interest of said Estate to rescind said contract. It is therefore ordered that said contract be rescinded on the following conditions (to wit) That said plaintiff Charlotte Brantley is to have the amount which said Haines advanced on said mill and that said Charlotte Brantley pay to William W. Hicks admr. of said John M. Haines the sum of Twenty Five dollars for repairs done on said mill.

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

Reuben Harper vs. Orson Bartlett admr. of George Bess, deceased
The parties appear and the ...
pg. 226
after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seven dollars and Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 226 - 26 Apr 1855

Estate of John M. Haines, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the administrator of said Estate be authorized to settle up all the open accounts due said Estate or the best terms he can, and take note for the balance due.

PAGE 227 - 27 Apr 1855

Estate of Alexander Ellison
And now comes Adrian B. Owen guardian of the person and Estate of Alexander Ellison and presents his bond as such guardian for the sum of Five hundred dollars with Robert P. Paramore & Samuel G. Walker as his securities which bond is approved and filed.

Estate of Mary E. & Jas T. Williams
And now comes Montgomery Williams guardian of said Mary E. & James T. Williams and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there has no assets come to the hands of said guardian, and that said guardian has given due and legal notice of his intention to resign his said guardianship. It is therefore ordered that said Guardian be permitted to resign his said trust and that he be hence discharged and go thereof without day.

Estate of William Williams
And now comes Montgomery Williams co-administrator on said Estate and makes satisfactory proof that he has given due and legal notice of his intention to resign his said administration and no objection being made thereto. It is therefore ordered that he be hence discharged from further liability as such administration and go thereof without day.

Ordered by the Court that James Williams (here accepting) be appointed administrator of the person and Estate of Mary E. & James T. Williams and that he give bond for the sum of One thousand dollars whereupon the said James Williams presents his bond for said amount with Harper & Richard Wall as his securities, which bond approved & filed.

PAGE 228 - 1 Oct 1855

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

Estate of James Sitton, deceased
And now comes John Sitton Executor of the Last Will and Testament of said deceased and on motion it is ordered that he pay over the legacies named in said will (to wit) to John Sitton the sum of One dollar, to Calindra Yount the sum of One dollar, to Andrew J. Sitton the sum of One dollar, to Isaac Sitton the sum of One dollar, to James Sitton the sum of One dollar, to Amanda Sibby Sitton the sum of One dollar, to Rebecca Sitton the sum of One dollar.

James Wells 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 Ten dollars 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 John M. Davis & Noah W. Sitz be appointed witnesses to accompany and assist the administrator in opening and examining the money and papers of said Estate and making an Inventory of the same under their attestation.

PAGE 229 - 1 Oct 1855

Estate of Sarah J., Mary E., & Cyntha L. Moore --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Jacob Jenkins guardian of said minors and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Eighty Five dollars and Twenty cents and is credited by Two hundred and Nine dollars and Eighty Seven cents per vouchers No. 1 to 4 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Seventy Five dollars and Eighty cents.

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

Estate of William Wells, decd -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes William J. Smith admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Four hundred and Eighty Seven dollars and Sixty Seven cents and is credited by One hundred and Seventy One dollars and Fifty One cents per vouchers No. 1 to 9 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Three hundred and Sixteen dollars and Sixteen cents.

Estate of William Wells, deceased -- On Petition for Sale of real estate to pay debts
And now comes William J. Smith admr. of said Estate and presents his petition and affidavit praying for the sale of the following described real estate belonging to said Estate for the payment of the debts of said deceased (to wit) the East half of the South West quarter Section No. Three in Township No. Twenty Three North of Range No. Ten East, and the South half of the South East portion of the quarter of Section No. Three in Township No. 23 North of Range No. Ten East, 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 ... contrary be shown on or before the next ... the Court to be held at ...
pg 230
Town of Bloomfield within and for this County on the first Monday of January next, an order will be made for the sale of the whole or so much of said real estate as will pay the debts of said deceased, and it is further ordered that said administrator give notice of the same by posting up ten written hand bills at ten of the most public places in this county at least twenty days previous to the first day of the next term of this Court.

PAGE 230 - 1 Oct 1855

Estate of James Hobbs, deceased
On motion it is ordered that the administrator be authorized to sell at private sale one watch and the rent corn belonging to said Estate and that he rent out the farm in Pike Township belonging to said Estate for the present year.

Harris Brown vs. William M. Jenkins admr. of Thomas Jenkins, 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 Fifty dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

John M. Johnson vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Elizabeth A. Bedford, decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of three dollars and Eight cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Reuben P. Owen vs. William J. Smith admr. of William Wells, 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 Sixty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

Christopher C. Harris vs. William J. Smith admr. of William Wells, decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and ...
pg. 231
Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Three dollars and Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

PAGE 231 - 1 Oct 1855

Daniel B. Miller admr. of Pittman Miller, deceased vs. William J. Smith admr. of William Wells, decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Six dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

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

William M. Jenkins vs. William M. Jenkins admr. of Thomas Jenkins, deceased
The plaintiff comes and presents his demand, 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 Five hundred dollars for his debt together with cost of suit and that this judgment be of the seventh class.

Ordered by the Court that William B. Harvey (here accepting) be appointed Guardian of Martha C. Keaster, Mary M. Keaster & George W. Keaster minors under the age of fourteen years and that he give bond for the sum of four hundred dollars, whereupon said William B. Harvey presents his bond for said amount with Jacob Harty & Richard Wall as securities, which bond is approved and filed.

PAGE 232 - 1 Oct 1855

Reuben P. Owen vs. James E. Rhoades admr. of William M. Hale, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Four dollars and Eighty five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

Estate of William M. Hale deceased --- Final Settlement
And now comes James E. Rhoades admr. of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Fifty Two dollars and Fifty Two cents, and is credited by the sum of Fifty Three 25/100 dollars per vouchers No. 20 to 26 inclusive. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said administrator has given due and legal notice of his intention to make his Final Settlement, and that he has fully administered said Estate. It is therefore ordered that he be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

2 Oct 1855
Estate of Thomas Bradshaw, deceased
Nancy Bradshaw administratrix of Thomas Bradshaw, deceased appears in open Court and on her motion it is ordered that said administratrix be permitted to sell at private sale land warrant N. 5682 for One hundred and Sixty acres of land granted to her late husband Thomas Bradshaw for military service in the Florida War, for the purpose of educating the minor children of the said deceased and report said sale to this Court.

Henry Miller vs. Charlotte Brantley admrx. of Joel Brantley, deceased
On motion of the plaintiff it is ordered that said defendant be notified to appear at the next term of this Court and show cause why an order of payment... not be made in this cause.

PAGE 233 - 2 Oct 1855

James E. Rhodes vs. Charlotte Brantley admrx. of Joel Brantley, decd.
And now comes the plaintiff and on his motion it is ordered that said defendant be notified to appear at the next term of this Court and show cause why an order of payment should not be made against her in this cause.

James E. Rhodes vs. Nancy F. Brantley admrx. of Everett Brantley, deceased
And now comes the plaintiff and on his motion it is ordered that said defendant be notified to appear at the next term of this Court and show cause why an order of payment should not be made against her in this cause.

Richard Wall vs. Richard Wall admr. of John Black, deceased
And now comes the said Richard Wall and presents his account for services rendered as admr. of said Estate, And the Court after hearing the testimony doth consider that said account be allowed for the sum of Twenty Two dollars and Twenty Five cents as expense of administration.

Estate of John Black, deceased
On motion of Richard Wall admr. of said Estate it is ordered that he have a credit on his inventory for the sum of Three dollars for an account on John Stewart which could not be collected.

Estate of John Black, deceased -- Final Settlement
And now comes Richard Wall admr. of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Sixty Five dollars and Thirty cents, and is credited by the sum of Thirty Three dollars and Thirty Five cents, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Thirty One dollars and Ninety Five cents subject to pay debts in the Fifth class. It is therefore ordered that said administrator pay to the following persons the following amounts on their demands in the fifth class against said Estate (to wit) to G.B. Bothwell Seven 92/100 dollars, to Benjamin Johnson Four dollars and Forty cents, to Miller & Jones Eight dollars and Seventy cents, to Orson Bartlett Four dollars and Forty Five cents, to John G. Kelley Two dollars and Twenty cents, to R.B. P... Sixty Eight cents, to Daniel B. Miller One dollar ..., to Henry Miller two dollars and Twenty cents, and ...
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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 234 - 2 Oct 1855

Estate of Morgan Jarrell, deceased --- On Petition for Sale of real estate to pay debts
And now at this time comes Henry H. Bedford administrator of said Estate and presents his petition and affidavit praying for the payment of the debts of said deceased (to wit) the North East quarter of the North East quarter of Section No. seven in Township No. Twenty Five of Range Ten East, Forty acres; the South East quarter of the South East quarter of Section No. One in township No. Twenty Five North of Range No. 9 East, Forty acres; the South West quarter of the South East quarter of Section No. 6 in Township No. 25 North of Range No. 10 East, Forty acres; the West half of the North East quarter and the South East quarter of the North East quarter of Section No. 7 in Township No. 25 North of Range No. 10 East, 120 acres; the North West quarter of the South East quarter of Section No. 7 in Township No. 25 North of Range No. 10 East, Forty acres and the South half of Lot No. 2 South West quarter of Section No. 6 in township No. 25 North of Range No. Ten East, Forty Five acres. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there is not sufficient personal Estate to pay the debts of said deceased it is therefore ordered that all persons interested in said Estate be notified of said application and unless the contrary be shown on or before the next term of this Court to be held at the Court house in the Town of Bloomfield in this County on the 1st Monday of January next, an order will be made for the sale of the whole or so much of said real estate as will pay the debts of said deceased and it is further ordered that said administrator give notice of the same by posting up ten written hand bills at ten of the most public places in this County at least twenty days before the first day of the next term of this Court.

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

PAGE 235 - 2 Oct 1855

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

Estate of Alexander Barks, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Robert Miller be appointed administrator debonis non of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of Six hundred dollars. Whereupon said Robert Miller presents his bond for said amount with sufficient security which bond is approved and filed.

Personally appears in Open Court Henry H. Bedford administrator of George Cox, deceased and acknowledges his deed of conveyance by him executed to William Cox for the following described real estate (to wit) the South East quarter of the North West quarter of Section No. 28 in Township No. 29 North of Range No. eleven East, containing forty acres, sold by virtue of an order of this Court to pay the debts of said George Cox, deceased. Ordered that the Clerk of this Court do certify the execution and acknowledgement of said deed under the seal of this Court.

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

Estate of Barbary J. & Thomas J. Adams --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Carney Welch guardian of said Barbary J. & Thomas J. Adams and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Sixty dollars ... cents and to amount interest collected Nine ..., making in all the sum of One hundred and Fifty Three... dollars and Fifty Five cents.

PAGE 236 - 2 Oct 1855

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

Estate of Levi Adams, deceased
And now comes Nancy Adams, administratrix of said Estate and presents 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 she retain the same as a part of her dower and that all further advertisement and settlement under said administration be dispensed with unless further Estate be discovered and the Court orders said administration to be proceeded with.

Abraham Halpner 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 Nine dollars and Seventy Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

Estate of John Myers, deceased --- Final Settlement of Samuel Patterson's administration
And now comes Andrew Patterson admr. of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Four hundred and Thirteen dollars and Eighty cents, and is credited by the sum of Three hundred and Seventy dollars per vouchers filed, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Forty Three dollars and Eighty cents. And the said Andrew Patterson presents the receipt of William G. Phelan admr. of John Myers for the
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said balance of Forty Three Dollars and ... found against said Samuel Patterson.

PAGE 237 - 2 Oct 1855

Estate of William J. Mayberry, deceased --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Joshua Maberry admr. of said Estate and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Fifty Two dollars and Forty Eight cents and is credited by One hundred and Twenty Three dollars and Seventy Nine cents per vouchers No. 9 to 11 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Twenty Nine dollars and seventy Nine cents.

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

Nunn & Co. vs. Pride 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 One dollar and Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

John W. Willis 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 Ten dollar for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

Washington 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...
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adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Eight dollars and Sixty One cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 238 - 2 Oct 1855

Pride R. Bradshaw admr. of Fanny Foster vs. Jacob Foster admr. of Tellman 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 Twelve dollars and Eighty Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

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

Solomon Wilson vs. Nancy F. Brantley admr. of Everett Brantley, deceased
And now comes the parties by their attorneys and on motion it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that on the 18th day of January 1854 by mistake a judgment was rendered in this Court against Charlotte Brantley adiminstratrix of Joel Brantley deceased for the sum of Seventy Six dollars and Seventy Five cents in the Sixth class in favor of said Solomon Wilson. When in fact the judgment ought to have been rendered against Nancy F. Brantley administratrix of Everett Brantley, deceased. It is therefore ordered that said judgment against Charlotte Brantley adaministratrix of Joel Brantley, deceased be set aside and held for naught and that said judgment be rendered against Nancy F. Brantley administratrix of Everett Brantley, deceased for the said sum of Seventy Six dollars and Seventy Five cents Sixth class, and that this correction be made for them.

PAGE 239 - 3 Oct 1855

Estate of Ambrose James, deceased
And now comes Martin B. Hodge admr. of said Estate by his attorney and on his motion his annual settlement is continued to next term of this Court.

Estate of James Gunnels, deceased -- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes John Gunnels admr. of said Estate and presents his third annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Thirty One dollars and Twenty Six cents and is credited by Thirty five dollars and Eight cents per vouchers No. 7 to 8 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Ninety Six dollars and Eighteen cents. And on his motion he has until the next term of this Court to make his final settlement.

Estate of Martin Wilfong, deceased
On motion it is ordered that William W. Norman admr. of said Estate be notified to appear at the next term of this Court and show cause if any he has why an order shall not be made requiring him to pay to George Nations guardian of Lawson M. & Peter Bess the amount due them from said Estate.

Ordered by the Court that John Gunnels (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the person and Estate of Jackson Gunnels & Elias Gunnels minors under the age of fourteen, and that he give bond for the sum of One hundred and Fifty dollars by the next term of this Court.

Estate of Martin Wilfong, deceased
On motion of William W. Norman admr. of said Estate he has until the next term of this Court to make his final settlement.

Estate of Henry Wilfong, deceased
On motion of William W. Norman admr. of said Estate he has until the next term of this Court to make his final settlement.

Estate of Overton L. Parrish, deceased
On motion of Wesley F. Settle admr. of said Estate it is ordered that he have a credit on his inventory of said Estate for Twenty One dollars and Sixty Seven cents, being the amount of his account on Sterling Smith which appears to have been...

PAGE 240 - 3 Oct 1855

Estate of Robert Stewart, deceased --- Final Settlement
And now comes John Stewart admr. of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Eighty Eight dollars and Seventy Six cents, and is credited by the sum of Twenty One dollars and Forty One cents per vouchers No. 22 to 28 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of One hundred and Sixty Seven dollars and Thirty Five cents subject to distribution among the heirs of said deceased. Ordered that said administrator make distribution and payment to the heirs of said deceased as follows (to wit) to Francis Jane Stewart the sum of Twenty Seven dollars and Eighty Nine cents, to Mary Ann Macom wife of Elijah Macom the sum of Twenty Seven dollars and Eighty Nine cents, to Darcus McNew the sum of the sum of Twenty Seven dollars and Eighty Nine cents, to the heirs and legal representatives of Washington Stewart the sum of Twenty Seven dollars and Eighty Nine cents, to Robert Stewart Jr. the sum of Twenty Seven dollars and Eighty Nine cents, to John Stewart the sum of Twenty Seven dollars and Eighty Nine cents, and the said administrator presents the receipt of Mary Ann & Elijah Macom, William M. Harlan guardian of Francis Jane Stewart & Darcus Mc New for the full amount due as above ordered, and the receipt of Robert P. Paramore for the sum of Sixteen 50/100 dollars for an allowance against the Estate of Washington Stewart, deceased which receipts are filed. 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 Daniel Taylor, deceased
On motion of Frances M. Taylor admr. of said Estate his annual settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

Estate of Henry Guess, deceased
On motion of Jesse A. Gilley co-administrator of said Estate it is ordered that he be authorized to sell at private sale one bay mare and one lot of hogs belonging to said Estate.

Ordered by the Court that John Stewart (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the person and Estate of Emily Stewart and that he give bond for the sum of Fifty dollars, which the said John Stewart presents his bond...
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with Miles Goforth & Daniel Harty as his ... which bond is approved and filed.

PAGE 241 - 3 Oct 1855

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

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

Estate of George Henson, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the bond of Martha A. Henson administratrix of said Estate be rejected and that she give bond for the sum of Two thousand Five hundred dollars as such administratrix within thirty days from this date.

Estate of John M. Haines, deceased
On motion of W.W. Hicks admr. of said Estate it is ordered that he be authorized to sell at private sale one lot hogs belonging to said Estate.

Estate of George W. Masters, deceased
And now comes Wm. W. Hicks admr. of said Estate and says he has no annual settlement to make.

Estate of John M. Haines, deceased
It appearing to the satisfaction of the court that said John M. Haines in his lifetime (to wit) on the 28th day of November 1854 purchased from the County of Stoddard the following described real estate known as Swamp land to wit the South half of the North West quarter of Section No. 10 in Township No. 27 North of Range No. 11 East containing eight acres, and that there is yet due on said land the sum of Seventy Six dollars with interest from the date of sale. And it further appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there is not sufficient assets belonging to said Estate to pay the debts thereof. It is therefore ordered that the administrator of said Estate sell all the right title ... interest which the said John M. Haines ...
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his death or which his heirs since his death had or have in or unto said described land, and that said land be sold on a credit of Twelve months, to the highest bidder at the Court house door of this County, on the first day of the next term of this Court of said County, it being the 19th day of November next, during the setting of said Circuit Court. 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 sale, and that he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

PAGE 242 - 3 Oct 1855

Greer W. Davis & Michael Rodney vs. William W. Hicks admr. of John M. Haines, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Two hundred and Seventy Six dollars and Seven 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 John M. Haines, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Forty Three dollars and Fifty 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 David M. Cross, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirty Two dollars and Twenty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be classed as follows $14 75/100 dollars in the first class and the balance of the fifth class.

PAGE 243 - 3 Oct 1855

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

Pleasant P. Majors vs. Pleasant P. Majors admr. of James Horton, deceased
The plaintiff presents his demand for services as administrator of said James Horton, deceased and the Court after hearing the testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said demand be allowed against said Estate for the sum of Twenty Four dollars together with costs, and that the same be paid as expense of administration.

Estate of James Horton, deceased --- Final Settlement of Pleasant P. Majors administration
And now comes Pleasant P. Majors administrator of said Estate, and on his motion it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that he has give due and legal notice of his intention to resign his said administration. It is therefore ordered that he be permitted to resign his trustees admr. of the Estate of said James Horton, deceased, and the said Pleasant P. Majors presents his final settlement of his said administration and is charged with the sum of Seven hundred and Sixty Six dollars and Six cents, and is credited by the sum of Three hundred and Sixty Two dollars and Sixty Three cents per vouchers No. 1 to 5 inclusive which leaves a balance in the hand of said Pleasant P. Majors of the sum of Four hundred and Three dollars and Forty Three cents.

John D. Smith vs. William W. Hicks admr. of David M. Cross, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

PAGE 244 - 3 Oct 1855

Estate of Abraham Taylor, deceased --- Final Settlement And now comes Nancy Taylor admrx. of said Estate and presents her final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Five hundred and Seventy Four dollars and Seventy Six cents, and is credited by the sum of Five hundred and Eighty Four dollars and Seventy cents per vouchers No.23 to 33 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Six dollars and Ninety Four cents. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said administrator has given due and legal notice of his intention to make her Final Settlement, and she has fully administered said Estate. It is therefore ordered that she be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

Estate of James Horton, deceased
Ordered by the court that Orson Bartlett (here accepting) be appointed administrator debonis non of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of Nine hundred dollars whereupon the Said Orson Bartlett presents his bond for said amount with sufficient security which is approved.

Estate of William L. Laney, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Thomas W. McDoniel be appointed administrator of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of One hundred dollars and the said Thomas W. McDoniel presents his bond for said amount with sufficient security which is approved.

4 Oct 1855
Estate of Hogan Ellison, deceased --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Norphlete G.H. Jones & James W. Childress admrs. of said Estate and presents their second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One thousand Ninety One dollars and Fourteen cents and is credited by Thirty Four dollars and seventy Seven cents per vouchers No. 12 to 16 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrators of One thousand and Fifty Six dollars and Thirty Seven cents. And on motion of Adrian B. Owen guardian of Alexander Ellison the heirs of said Hogan Ellison, deceased. It is ordered that said administrators make distribution on payment to the said Adrian B. Owen as guardian of ... said Alexander Ellison the sum of one hundred dollars.

PAGE 245 - 4 Oct 1855

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

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

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

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

Andrew J. Bess vs. Wesley F. Settle admr. of John Dickerson, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seven dollars and Ninety cents for his debt together with ...

PAGE 246 - 4 Oct 1855

Estate of William Conner --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Solomon G. Kitchen guardian of said William Conner and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Eighty Four dollars and is credited by Fifteen dollars and Sixty Six cents, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Two hundred and Ninety Nine dollars and Sixty Two cents.

Estate of Harrison McLard
Sanders Walker guardian of the Estate of said Harrison McLard presents his bond as such guardian for the sum of Seventy Five dollars with Daniel Kitchen & William R. Walker as his securities which bond is approved and filed.

Estate of Carroll McLard Sanders Walker guardian of the Estate of said Carroll McLard presents his bond as such guardian for the sum of Seventy Five dollars with Daniel Kitchen & William R. Walker as his securities which bond is approved and filed.

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

Estate of Charles Tetnek, deceased
On motion of William C. Harty admr. of said Estate his annual settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

Estate of Absalom B. Bailey, deceased --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Henry Miller admr. of said Estate and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Fifty Two dollars and Eighty cents and says he has no vouchers to present.

5 Oct 1855
Ordered by the Court that Norphlete G.H. Jones be appointed guardian of the Estate of Augustus Ellison & Jesse Ellison and that he give bond for the sum of Five hundred dollars for guardianship.

PAGE 247 - 5 Oct 1855

Estate of Monrow J. Sitz, deceased --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Joseph Lavender admr. of said Estate by William G. Phelan his attorney and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Thirty Six dollars and Thirty Eight cents and is credited by Fourteen dollars per vouchers No. 4 & 5, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Twenty Two dollars and Thirty Eight cents.

Estate of Thomas Jenkins, deceased --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes William M. Jenkins admr. of said Estate and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Forty Seven dollars and Seventy Eight cents and is credited by Five hundred and Fifty Four dollars and Eighty cents per vouchers No. 10 to 12 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Three hundred and Seven dollars and Two cents.

Greer W. Davis & Michael Rodney admrs. of Thomas J. Rodney, deceased 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 Fourteen dollars and Twenty Nine cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

Greer W. Davis admr. of David H. Davis, deceased vs. Nancy F. Brantley admrx. of Everett Brantley, deceased
The parties by their attorneys appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and this cause is continued until the next term of this Court.

Personally appears in open Court Isaac H. Fowler & Mary J. Fowler ...Henry H. Bedford to be the guardian of their Estate, it is therefore ordered that the said Henry H. Bedford (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the Estate of the said Isaac H. Fowler & Mary J. Fowler and that he give bond for the sum of Three hundred dollars.

Estate of Michael Kinder deceased
On motion of Elizabeth Kinder late admrx. of said Estate it is ordered that she be allowed until the next term of this Court to ... her final settlement.

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

Nathaniel G. Nunn vs. vs. Nancy F. Brantley admrx. of Everett Brantley, deceased
And now comes John H. Stokes executor of the Last Will of said Nathaniel G. Nunn, deceased and on his motion it is ordered that said defendant be notified to appear at the next term of this Court and show cause why an order of payment shall not be made against her in this cause.

Nathaniel G. Nunn vs. vs. Charlotte Brantley admrx. of Joel Brantley, deceased
And now comes John H. Stokes executor of the Last Will of said Nathaniel G. Nunn, deceased and on his motion it is ordered that said defendant be notified to appear at the next term of this Court and show cause why an order of payment shall not be made against her in this cause.

Wesley F. Settle admr. of Overton L. Parrish, deceased vs. Wesley F. Settle admr. 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 Ten dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

Estate of Morgan Jerrell deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Henry H. Bedford on said Estate be confirmed and that the bond of said administrator be approved.

Estate of John Myers, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Thomas J. Walker on said Estate by the Clerk of this County in vacation, be confirmed and that the bond of said administrator be approved.

Estate of Joseph Rea, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Probate of the Last Will of said deceased taken by the Clerk in this Court in vacation be approved, and that the Letters Testamentary granted to Ann Rea on said Estate be confirmed, and that the bond of said Executrix be approved.

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Estate of Levi Adams
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Nancy Adams on said Estate of the Clerk of this Court in Vacation be confirmed, and that the bond of said administratrix be approved.

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

Ordered by the Court that the bond given by David Crytes as administrator of the co-partnership Estate of Hobbs & Crytes be approved.

Estate of Henry Guess, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration on said Estate be granted to Mahaley Guess & Jesse A. Gilley be confirmed and that the bond of said administrators be approved.

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

Estate of David Gunter, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Sarah Gunter on said Estate by the Clerk of this court in vacation be confirmed, and that the bond of said administratrix be approved.

Estate of Daniel M. Cross, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to William W. Hicks on said Estate by the Clerk of this court in vacation be confirmed, and that the bond of said administrator be approved.

Estate of Arthur Hedgepeth, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the bond of Orville C... administrator of said Estate be approved.

Estate of Abner Williams, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to Elizabeth Williams & John N. Williams on said Estate by the Clerk of this court in vacation be confirmed, and that the bond of said administrators be approved.

Estate of Henry Guess, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the inventory and appraise bill of said Estate be approved, and that said administrator in a proper affidavit attached to the sale bill of said Estate.

Estate of Clinton P. Conyers, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the inventory, appraise bill and sale bill of said Estate be approved.

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

Estate of John M. Haynes, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the inventory, appraise bill and sale bill of said Estate be approved.

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

Estate of Charles Rolls, deceased
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court from the inventory and appraise bill of said Estate, here filed and approved, that said Estate does not exceed the amount allowed by law to the widow of said deceased be allowed to keep said Estate as her dower, and that all further advertisements and settlements under said administration be dispensed with unless further Estate be discovered and the Court orders said administration to be proceeded with.

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

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

Estate of Michael Kinder, deceased -- Final Settlement of Overton L. Parrish, admr.
And now Wesley F. Settle admr. of Overton L. Parrish and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Fifty Four dollars and Sixty Three cents, and is credited by the sum of Twenty Two dollars per vouchers filed, which leaves a balance against said Parrish as administrator of said Michael Kinder the sum of One hundred and Thirty Two dollars and Sixty Three cents whereupon the said Wesley & Settle presents his receipt for the sum of One hundred and Sixty Two dollars and Fifty Three cents for assets received of said Parrish's Estate in favor of said Kinder's Estate of which he is also administrator which exceed the balance due from said Parrish's Estate to said Kinder's Estate by the sum of Twenty Nine dollars and Ninety Three cents.

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