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Probate Records

Vol. B
Oct 1855 - Apr 1856

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 251 - 8 Oct 1855

William Baker vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of George Cox, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of six dollars and Twenty Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

9 Oct 1855
Estate of Joseph Johnson, deceased
Ordered by the Court that John Beasley (here accepting) be appointed administrator of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of One hundred and Fifty dollars, whereupon said John Beasley presents his bond for said amount with sufficient security which is approved.

PAGE 252 - 25 Feb 1856

M.G. Sellers vs. Robert P. Paramore admr. of Robert Sellers, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Fifty Six dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

Robert P. Paramore vs. Robert P. Paramore admr. of Robert Sellers, deceased
The plaintiff appears and presents his demand whereupon the Court appoints Henry H. Bedford to defend said Estate who enters his appearance herein, and 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 Twenty Four dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that Two dollars of this Judgment be of the fifth class and that the balance be of the second class.

PAGE 253 - 25 Feb 1856

James B. Stewart vs. Robert P. Paramore admr. of Robert Sellers, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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.

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

Francis W. Taylor vs. Francis W. Taylor admr. of Daniel M. Taylor, deceased
The plaintiff appears and presents his demand whereupon the Court appoints Henry H. Bedford to defend said Estate who enters his appearance herein, and 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 One dollars and Ten cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Orson Bartlett vs. Francis W. Taylor admr. of Daniel M. 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 Forty dollars and Sixty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

James W. Childress vs. Francis W. Taylor admr. of Daniel M. 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 for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

PAGE 254 - 25 Feb 1856

James W. Childress vs. Andrew A. Babb administrator of Tabitha 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 fifth class.

Orson Bartlett vs. Robert P. Paramore admr. of Robert Sellers, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 Ten cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

Estate of Peter Proffer, Sr., deceased
And now comes Andrew Proffer and on his motion it is ordered that Letters of Administration on said Estate be granted him and that he give bond for the sum of Eight hundred dollars and the said Andrew Proffer presents his bond for said amount with sufficient security which is approved and filed. Ordered that James Nations & Henry Miller be appointed witnesses to accompany and assist said administrator in examining the money and papers of said Estate and making an inventory of the same.

Estate of Joseph Shrum, deceased
And now comes John M. Davis and on his motion it is ordered that he be appointed Administrator of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of Twelve hundred dollars and the said John M. Davis presents his bond for said amount with sufficient security which is approved and filed. Ordered that Hiram A. Shook & John H. Crowder be appointed witnesses to accompany and assist said administrator in examining the money and papers of said Estate and making an inventory of the same.

Christopher C. Haines vs. Martha A. Henson, admrx. of George Henson, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Forty dollars and Sixty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 255 - 25 Feb 1856

James B. Stewart vs. Martha A. Henson, admrx. of George Henson, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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.

Robert P. Paramore vs. Elizabeth Williams & John N. Williams administrators of Abner Williams, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Eleven dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

Robert P. Paramore vs. Martha A. Henson, admrx. of George Henson, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Five dollars and Twenty Five cents, for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

Reuben Henson vs. Martha A. Henson, admrx. of George Henson, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 Sixty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

James E. Rhoades vs. William G. Phelan, admr. of Isaac Taylor, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seven dollars and Thirty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment ....

PAGE 256 - 25 Feb 1856

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

Robert P. Paramore vs. Andrew Proffer admr. of Peter Proffer, Sen., deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 second class.

John D. Smith vs. Andrew Proffer admr. of Peter Proffer, Sen., deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirty Five dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

John D. Smith vs. Joshua Maberry admr. of William H. Bollinger, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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.

Orson Bartlett vs. Martha A. Henson, administratrix of George Henson, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 Nine cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 257 - 25 Feb 1856

Orson Bartlett vs. Thomas W. McDoniel admr. of William A. Laney, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 Seventy cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Thomas W. McDoniel vs. Martha H. Henson administratrix of George W. Henson, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seven dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

James D. Denney vs. Wesley F. Settle, admr. of Overton L. Perrish, decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Five dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

Thomas W. McDoniel vs. Ann Rea Executrix of the Last Will of Joseph Rea, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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.

William M. Cleveland vs. Ann Rea Executrix of the Last Will of Joseph Rea, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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...

PAGE 258 - 25 Feb 1856

Estate of George Henson, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Bond of Martha A. Henson administratrix of said be approved, and the Letters of Administration granted to said Martha A. Henson be confirmed.

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

Orson Bartlett vs. Ann Rea Executrix of the Last Will of Joseph Rea, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 Eighty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be classed as follows, Four dollars and Sixty Three cents in first class and the balance in the fifth class.

Daniel Kitchen vs. Ann Rea Executrix of the Last Will of Joseph Rea, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Fourteen dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

James B. Stewart 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 Nine dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

PAGE 259 - 25 Feb 1856

Henry Miller 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 Nine dollars and Sixty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

26 Feb 1856
Estate of Fanney A. Baker, Final Settlement
And now comes Henry Miller Guardian of the Estate of Fanney A. Baker and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Seventy Four dollars and Thirty One cents, and is credited by the sum of Two hundred and Seventy Four dollars and Thirty One cents per vouchers No.5 to 12. 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 Guardianship and go thereof without day.

Estate of Morgan Jerrel, deceased --On petition for sale of Real Estate to pay debts
And now comes Henry H. Bedford admr. of said Estate and on his motion, it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the order of publication made at the last term of this Court in this cause has been duly complied and no objections being made thereto. It is therefore ... that said administrator do sell the real estate of ... Morgan Jerrel, deceased at public auction at the Court ... door of this Court on the second day of the Next ... Circuit Court of this County it being the ... next during the setting of said ... said real estate be sold on a ...
pg. 260
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 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 proceeding to this Court.

PAGE 260 - 26 Feb 1856

John A. Edwards vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Henry Miller vs. Henry Miller admr. of William Brand, deceased
The plaintiff comes and presents his demand, and the Court appoints Solomon G. Kitchen to defend said Estate who enters his appearance herein, 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 One hundred and Thirty Eight dollars and Ninety Eight cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Noah W. Sitz vs. William W. Hicks admr. of John M. Haines, 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.

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PAGE 262 - 26 Feb 1856

Estate of Margarett C., Martha A. & Mary Jane Cloar -- First Annual Settlement
And now comes Calvin And... Margarett C., Martha E. & Mary Jane Cloar and ... annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One ... and Seventy One dollars and Seventy Two cents and is credited by ... sum of Ninety Seven cents per voucher No. 1, which leaves a balance... hands of said guardian of the sum of One hundred and Seventy ... dollars and seventy Five cents.

Henry H. Bedford vs. Henry H. Bedford, admr. of George Cox, deceased
The plaintiff appears and presents his demand, and the Court appoints Richard Wall 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 Eighteen dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

Henry H. Bedford vs. Henry H. Bedford, admr. of Mary Stewart, deceased
The plaintiff appears and presents his demand, and the Court appoints Richard Wall 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 dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

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

Daniel B. Miller vs. Andrew Proffer admr. of Peter Proffer, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Four dollars and Seventy...

PAGE 263 - 26 Feb 1856

Daniel B. Miller vs. Henry Miller admr. of William Brand, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 Nine dollars and Eighty Eight cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class, except $5 65/100 which is classed in second class.

Samuel Harvey vs. Joseph R. Mc Lane & Henry Miller administrators of Michael A. Wilson, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Two dollars and Forty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Daniel Kitchen vs. Henry Miller admr. of William Brand, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

Estate of Robert Sellers, deceased
On motion it is ordered by the Court that the administrator of said Estate be authorized to sell at private sale one improvement on public land belonging to said Estate.

John D. Smith vs. Ann Rea Executrix of the Last Will of Joseph Rea, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

PAGE 264 - 26 Feb 1856

Henry Miller vs. William W. Hicks admr. of John M. Haynes, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 Eighty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

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

Samuel H. Flernoy vs. Elizabeth Williams & John N. Williams admrs. of Abner Williams, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Ten dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

John D. 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 Seven dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

Noah W. Sitz 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 Six dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

PAGE 265 - 26 Feb 1856

George F. Miller vs. William W. Hicks admr. of John M. Haynes, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waves the service of a notice herein and by consent this cause is continued until the next term of this Court.

Thomas W. McDoniel vs. William W. Hicks admr. of John M. Haynes, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Six dollars and Sixty One cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

John D. Smith vs. William W. Hicks admr. of John M. Haynes, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the second class.

Elijah Jenkins 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 Sixty Six dollars and Twenty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Elijah Jenkins vs. William W. Hicks admr. of Daniel 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 Nine dollars and Forty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 266 - 26 Feb 1856

Sarah Jerrel vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Morgan Jerrel, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 paid as expense of administration.

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

Pride R. Bradshaw 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 Twenty Two dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

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

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

PAGE 267 - 26 Feb 1856

Estate of Robert Douglass, deceased -- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Jonathan Johnson admr. of said Estate and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Thirty Seven dollars and Nine cents and is credited by Five dollars and Twenty Five cents per vouchers No. 9, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Two hundred and Thirty One dollars and Thirty Four cents.

John D. Smith 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 Four dollars and Forty One cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be classed as follows Seven dollars in the second class and the balance in the fifth class.

Uriah White 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 dollar and Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

William Scism 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 Seventeen dollars and Forty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Thomas W. McDoniel 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 Five dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 268 - 26 Feb 1856

James K. Cook vs. William W. Hicks admr. of John M. Haynes, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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.

Tegnal J. Smith vs. Henry Miller admr. of William Bran, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 One dollars and Eighty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Henry Miller 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 Ten dollars and Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

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

James Dennington vs. Joseph R. McLane & Henry Miller administrators of Michael A. Wilson, decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Three dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 269 - 26 Feb 1856

William W. Norman vs. Henry Miller admr. of William Brand, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Two dollars and ninety cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Elijah Jenkins 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 Two dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

William Culbertson 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 for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

James A. Cooper vs. Joseph McLane & Henry Miller admrs. of Michael A. Wilson, decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Four dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Samuel H. Flournoy vs. Joseph McLane & Henry Miller admrs. of Michael A. Wilson, decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Fourteen dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 270 - 26 Feb 1856

Samuel H. Flournoy vs. Henry Miller admr. of William Brand, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Fifty Two dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Rachael Cross vs. William W. Hicks admr. of Daniel Cross, deceased and Samuel Cross, Sarah Cross & John Cross children and heirs at law of Daniel M. Cross, deceased -- On Petition to Assign Dower in Real Estate
And now at this time comes the Petition by Henry H. Bedford her attorney, and William W. Hicks administrator of Daniel M. Cross, deceased also comes and enters his appearance herein, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court from the petition of said petitioner and the testimony offered that one Daniel M. Cross died seized and possessed of the following described real estate to wit the North West quarter of the North West quarter of Section No. nine in Township No. Twenty Seven North of Range No. eleven East containing forty acres. It further appearing to the Court that Daniel M. Cross at the time of his death left the following persons as his heirs legal representatives to wit Rachael Cross minors of said deceased; Samuel Cross, Sarah Cross & John Cross children of said deceased. That said Samuel Cross, Sarah Cross & John Cross are minors and for whom William W. Hicks is appointed Guardian ad item, and the said William W. Hicks (here accepting) enters his appearance herein and consents that dower may be assigned to said petitioner Rachael Cross. The Court doth further find that said petitioner Rachael Cross is entitled to dower in said real estate equal to one third part thereof during her natural life. It is therefore considered, adjudged and decreed by the Court now here that said petitioner Rachael Cross be s... her dower in said described land equal to one third part thereof, for and during her natural life and ... further ordered by the Court that Hiram A. Shook, N... W. Sitz & Christopher C. Haines be and they are hereby appointed commissioners to assign and administer such ... and set off the same according to the judgment of ...
pg. 271
and that they make ... Court at the next term ... continued.

PAGE 271 - 26 Feb 1856

William W. Norman 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 Five dollars and Forty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

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

27 Feb 1856

Francis M. Taylor vs. Francis M. Taylor admr. of Daniel Taylor, deceased
The plaintiff presents his demand and the Court after hearing the testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiffs demand be allowed for the sum of Fourteen dollars against said Estate to be paid as expense of administration.

Orson Bartlett vs. Joseph R. McLane & Henry Miller admrs. of Michael A. Wilson, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Fifty Five dollars and Ninety Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 272 - 27 Feb 1856

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

Joseph R. McLane & Henry Miller administrators of Michael A. Wilson decd 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 One dollar and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Henry A. Burchfield this day appeared in open Court and knowledge the vacation of a deed of conveyance to Joseph A. Burchfield of Claiborne County, Tennessee, to certain lands lying in the said County of Claiborne. It is therefore, ordered by the Court that said deed of conveyance be certified according to the laws of the State of Tennessee for registration in said County of Claiborne, and State of Tennessee.

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

Henry Miller vs. Joseph R. McLane co-administrator of Michael A. Wilson, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One hundred and Eighty Five dollars and sixty Nine cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 273 - 27 Feb 1856

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

Miller & Jones vs. Joseph R. McLane & Henry Miller administrators of Michael H. 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 Six cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Daniel B. Miller 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 Sixty Four dollars and Seventy Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Daniel Taylor, deceased -- First Annual Settlement
And now comes Francis M. Taylor admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Eighty Nine dollars and Twenty Six cents and is credited by Twenty Seven dollars per vouchers No. 1 to 3 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of One hundred and Sixty Two dollars and Twenty Six cents.

John D. Smith vs. William G. Phelan & Hulda Williams Executors of the Last Will of James Williams, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty One dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 274 - 27 Feb 1856

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

Wm. G. Phelan admr of Rufus Ellsworth, deceased vs. Elizabeth Ellsworth executrix of the Last Will of Arron Ellsworth, decd.
The parties appear and this cause is continued until the Next Term of this Court and it is ordered by the Court that the cost of this continuance abide the final decision of this suit.

28 Feb 1856
Estate of Andrew Neill, deceased
The will and testament of Andrew Neill, deceased being presented to this Court for the approval or rejections of the Probate of the same taken by the Clerk of this Court in vacation whereupon comes Moses Niell by his attorney and objects to the confirmation of the Probate taken by the Clerk of this Court, and the Court after hearing the argument of counsel and having fully advised of the premises doth consider that the Probate of said will taken by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be rejected and on motion of William M. Jenkins & Edwin Jenkins the Executors named in said will it is ordered that they be allowed to introduce proof to establish said will.

Greer W. Davis admr. of David H. Davis deceased vs. Nancy F. Brantley admrx. of Everett Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and by consent this cause is continued until the next term of this Court.

PAGE 275 - 28 Feb 1856

Estate of William Wells on Petition for Sale of Real Estate to Pay Bills
And now comes William G. Smith 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 this Court has been fully complied with and no objection being made thereto. It is therefore ordered that said administrator do sell the real estate of the said William Wells, deceased at public auction at the Court house door of this County on the second day of the next term of the Circuit Court of this County it being the 19th day of May next during the setting of said County Court and that said real estate be sold on a credit of Twelve months the purchaser giving his note with 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 said sale, and the he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

Reuben P. Owen 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 Four dollars and Ten cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Henry H. Bedford 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 Twenty Five dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

Estate of Andrew Thompson, deceased
On motion of Matilda Thompson it is ordered that Letters of Administration be granted her on said Estate and that she give bond for the sum of Six hundred dollars whereupon she presents her bond for said amount with sufficient security which is approved. Ordered that William M. Jenkins & Erwin D. Jenkins be appointed witnesses ...

PAGE 276 - 28 Feb 1856

John Chasteen vs. Joseph R. McLane & Henry Miller admrs. of Michael A. Wilson, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One dollar and Eight cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Norphlete G.H. Jones & Jas. M. Childress administrators of Hogan Ellison, decd. vs. Francis M. Taylor administrator of the Estate 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 Ninety Seven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Personally appears in open Court Miriam Tippen a minor over the age of fourteen years and chooses William Tippen guardian of her estate. It is therefore ordered that said William Tippen (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the Estate of said Miriam Tippen and he give bond for the sum of Seven hundred dollars.

Estate of Andrew Niell, deceased -- on Probate of Will
And now comes William M. Jenkins & Edwin Jenkins and presents the Will and Testament of said Andrew Niell, deceased for probate in this Court, and Moses Niell for himself on behalf of the other heirs of said deceased and John C. Miller & Elizabeth Dunn administrators of said deceased by their attorneys appear and resist the probate of said will and also objects to Jonas Eaker one of the subscribing witnesses to said will being introduced as a witness in said probate, for the reason that he is sole judge of this Court, which objection is over ruled by the Court. And the Court having taken all the testimony offered herein will thereof advise until tomorrow morning.

PAGE 277 - 29 Feb 1856

Estate of Andrew Niell, deceased -- On Probate of Will
The parties appear, and the Court having sufficiently advised of the testimony in this cause doth consider and adjudge that said proof is sufficient and that said Will is sufficiently proven to be the Last Will and Testament of Andrew Niell, deceased and doth now here administer the same to Probate, whereupon Moses Neill for himself and for and on behalf of the other heirs of said Andrew Niell comes and files his affidavit and bond and pr... appeal herein to the Circuit Court which is granted.

James Nations vs. Joseph R. McLane & Henry Miller administrators of Michael A. Wilson, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Fifty Three dollars and Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Noah W. Sitz vs. Nancy F. Brantley, admr. 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 Fifteen dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

Henry H. Bedford, George F. Miller & William W. Norman vs. Nancy F. Brantley, Admrx. of Everett Brantley, deceased -- On Petition to be Released as Security to the Bond of Said Administrator
And now comes the parties by their attorneys and the plaintiffs having filed their affidavits stating that the said Nancy F. Brantley administratrix of said Everett Brantley, deceased for whom they are securities in her bond as such administratrix, is, as they have good reason to believe and do believe, mismanaging said Estate. And the Court after hearing the testimony offered doth consider and a... that the said Henry H. Bedford, George F. Miller & William W. Norman be discharged from further liabilities as such securities and that she give a new Bond and good security as such administratrix within Ten days from date.

PAGE 278 - 29 Feb 1856

Estate of George Bess, deceased
On motion of Orson Bartlett administrator of said Estate. It is ordered that he be authorized to sell at private sale the rent corn belonging to said Estate.

And now comes Nancy F. Brantley Guardian of the minor children of Everett Brantley, deceased and presents her First Annual Settlement as such Guardian and says no assets have come to her hand as such Guardian, and she presents vouchers No. 1 to 3 inclusive for the sum of Ninety Seven dollars and Seventy cents for which she is ordered to have a credit.

Estate of Everett Brantley, deceased
And now comes Nancy F. Brantley administratrix of said Estate and also Guardian of the minor children of said deceased and on her motion it is ordered that the sum of Two hundred dollars be and the same is hereby appropriated out of said Estate for the support of the minor children of said deceased.

Estate of Everett Brantley, deceased -- On Motion for Partition and assignment of Dower in Slaves.
And now comes Nancy F. Brantley widow of said Everett Brantley, deceased, and administratrix of said Estate, and also Guardian of Rosabella, Charles & Abraham Brantley who are minors, and the only heirs of said deceased. And on motion of said Nancy F. Brantley it is ordered that a hare equal to a child's part in the slaves of said Estate be assigned to the said Nancy F. Brantley. And it is further ordered that Noah W. Sitz, John H. Crowder & John M. Davis be and they are hereby appointed commissioners to make partition and assignment of dower in the slaves of said Estate to the said Nancy F. Brantley according to her right and interest therein and that they make report of their proceeding to this Court at the next Term thereof.

Estate of William Bran, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the administrator of said Estate be authorized to carry out a contract entered into between said William Bran in his lifetime and John J. Ham in relation to clearing and fencing a certain piece of land belonging to said Estate. And it is further ordered that said administrator be authorized to cover a new house heretofore commenced building belonging to said Estate. And it is further ordered that said administrator be authorized to sell at private sale the remaining part of the personal property of said deceased.

PAGE 279 - 29 Feb 1856

Estate of William Miller
Ordered that Henry Miller Guardian of ... be authorized to have the needed repairs done to the farm belonging to said minor and ... the same from the rent of said farm.

Estate of George Cox, deceased -- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes Henry H. Bedford admr. of said Estate and presents his third annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Four hundred and Fifty dollars and Fifty cents and is credited by Three hundred and Eighty Five dollars per vouchers No. 11 to 20 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Sixty Five dollars and Fifty cents.

Estate of Everett Brantley, deceased
On motion of Nancy F. Brantley it is ordered that Letters of Administration debonisnon on said Estate be granted her and that she give bond for the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars.

Estate of George K. Dowdy -- Final Settlement
And now comes Chiles M. Dowdy Executor of the Last Will & Testament of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Two thousand One hundred and Sixty Five dollars and Sixty Eight cents, and is credited by the sum of One thousand Nine hundred and Sixty Four dollars and Sixty cents per vouchers No. 19 to 36 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Two hundred and One dollars and Eight cents subject to be distributed among the legatees of said deceased. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said Executor 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.

William G. Phelan vs. Joseph R. McLain & Henry Miller administrators of Michael A. Wilson, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of One hundred and two 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 John Williamson, deceased
Reuben Harper admr. of said John Williamson, deceased appears in open Court and on motion it is ordered that said adm...
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permitted and directed to sell at private sale Land Warrant No. 46344 for One hundred and Sixty acres of land issued in the name of Jackson Matthews for the purpose of paying the debt of said John Williamson, deceased, and that said administrator report said sale to this Court.

PAGE 280 - 29 Feb 1856

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

William W. Norman 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 Sixty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

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

1 Mar 1856
Estate of Mary Stewart, deceased -- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes Henry H. Bedford admr. of said Estate comes and presents his Third annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Five dollars and is credited by
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Seventy Five dollars and Thirty Four cents per vouchers No. 1 to 10 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Twenty Seven dollars and Forty Four cents.

PAGE 281 - 1 Mar 1856

Henry H. Bedford vs. Thomas J. Walker 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 Six dollars and Seventy One cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Michael A. Wilson, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the administrator of said Estate be authorized and directed to have the necessary repairs done to the farm belonging to said Estate.

Daniel B. Miller vs. Thomas J. Walker 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 One hundred and Thirty Six dollars and Thirty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Samuel H. Flournoy vs. Thomas J. Walker 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 Thirteen dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

John D. Smith vs. Thomas J. Walker 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 Twenty Five dollars and Fifty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 282 - 1 Mar 1856

Daniel Kitchen vs. Joseph R. McLane & Henry Miller admrs. of Michael A. Wilson, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Eleven dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be classed as follows 6$ in 1st class and 5$ in fifth class.

Reuben P. Owen vs. Thomas J. Walker 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 Thirty Two dollars and Fourteen cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Orson Bartlett vs. Thomas J. Walker 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 Forty Two dollars and Ninety Four cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Henry Miller vs. Thomas J. Walker 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 Twenty Two dollars and Fifty Four cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

William W. Norman vs. Joseph R. McLane & Hy Miller admrs. of Michael A. Wilson, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Five dollars and Twelve cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 283 - 1 Mar 1856

William W. Norman 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 One dollar and Thirty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

William W. Norman 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 One dollar and Sixty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

Joseph R. McLane surviving partner of Wilson & McLane vs. Henry Miller admr. of William Bran, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 Nineteen cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of James Stafford, deceased -- On Application for an Order to Sell Real Estate
And now comes Daniel B. Miller administrator of said Estate and shows to the satisfaction of the Court that the said James Stafford in his lifetime executed his mortgage deed to one Isaac Taylor upon the following described land to wit the North East quarter of the North West quarter of Section No. 8 in Township No. 26 North of Range No. 11 East containing forty acres. Also twenty acres of land beginning at the North West corner of section No. 8 in Township No. 26 North of Range 11 East thence running East from said corner eight poles to a stake, thence North West One hundred and Ten poles to the place of beginning. And it further appearing the satisfaction of the Court that said James Stafford has not devised the same or provided for the redemption of said land by N... And it further appearing the satisfaction of the Court ... there will not be assets to redeem said Real Estate after ... of the debts of said deceased. It is ...
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that all the rights, title and interest which the said James Stafford had in said land at the time of his death be sold by said administrator at public auction at the Court house door of this County on the second day of the next term of the Circuit Court of this County it being the 8th day of April next during the setting of said County Court and that said real estate be sold on a credit of Twelve months the purchaser giving his note with approved security for the payment of the purchase money. And that said land be sold on a credit of twelve months the purchaser giving his note and approved security for the payment of the purchase money. And it is further ordered that said administrator cause a notice containing a particular description of the Real Estate to be sold, stating the 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 said sale, and the he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

PAGE 284 - 1 Mar 1856

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

John D. Smith vs. Joseph R. McLane & Henry Miller admr. of Michael A. Wilson, decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Eighty Three dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that Thirty Five dollars of this Judgment be of the second class and the balance of the fifth class.

Estate of Martin Wilfong, deceased
And now comes George Nations Guardian of Lawson M. & Peter Bess and William W. Norman admr. of said Martin Wilfong also comes and on motion of said George Nations Guardian of aforesaid. It is ordered that said William W. Norman administrator of aforesaid pay to the said George Nations Guardian of said Lawson M. & Peter Bess the sum of One hundred dollars, being a part of a judgment obtained in this Court in favor of said George Nations Guardian of said Lawson M. & Peter Bess against said William W. Norman, admr. of Martin Wilfong, deceased.

PAGE 285 - 1 Mar 1856

Estate of Andrew Neill, deceased
And now comes William M. Jenkins & Edwin Jenkins by their attorney and Elizabeth Dunn & John C. Miller... and on motion of said William M. Jenkins & Edwin Jenkins it is ordered that the Letters of Administration granted to said Elizabeth Dunn & John C. Miller on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be revoked and rejected; and it is further ordered that Letters Testamentary on said Estate be granted to the said William M. Jenkins & Edwin Jenkins and that they give bond for the sum of Fourteen Thousand Dollars on or before the next term of this Court. Whereupon the said Elizabeth Dunn & John C. Miller filed this affidavit and bond and prays an appeal herein to the Circuit Court which is granted.

Estate of William Williams, deceased
Ordered by the Court that William G. Phelan be and he is hereby appointed administrator debonisnon of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of Twelve hundred dollars on or before the next term of this Court.

Ordered by the Court that all settlement of administrators, Executors and Guardians which were to be made at this term of this Court be continued until the next term of this Court.

PAGE 286 - 7 Apr 1856

Estate of William Williams
Ordered by the Court that Eli Williams (here accepting) be appointed administrator debonisnon of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of Eleven hundred dollars whereupon said Eli Williams presents his bond for said amount with security which is approved.

Ordered by the Court that Eli Williams (here accepting) be and he is hereby appointed guardian of the person and Estate of Thomas Williams and Mary Williams and that he give bond for the sum of Twelve hundred dollars whereupon said Eli Williams presents his bond for said amount with Adam Mooney & John W. Severing as security which bond is approved and filed.

Ordered that John Bailey (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the Estate of Amanda M. Bailey and that he give bond for the sum of Four hundred dollars and the said John Bailey presents his bond for said amount with John Beasley & John F. Leonard as security which bond is approved and filed.

Estate of Tillman Foster, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Jacob Foster admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Thirty Two dollars and Forty Three cents and is credited by Thirty dollars and Sixty Three cents per vouchers No. 1 to 9 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Two hundred and One dollars and Eighty cents.

James E. Rhoades vs. Joshua Maberry admr. of William Mayberry, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 seventh class.

PAGE 287 - 7 Apr 1856

Ordered by the Court that James Williams (here accepting) be appointed Guardian of the person and Estate of James Rusk and that he give bond for the sum of Two hundred dollars whereupon said James Williams presents his bond for said amount with Eli Williams as his security which bond is approved and filed.

Ordered by the Court that Isaac Gaily (here accepting) be appointed Guardian of the person and Estate of Mary E. Rusk and that he give bond for the sum of Two hundred dollars, whereupon said Isaac Gaily presents his bond for said amount with James Williams as his security which bond is approved and filed.

William G. Phelan admr. of Rufus Ellsworth, deceased vs. Elizabeth Ellsworth Executrix of the Last Will of Aaron Ellsworth, deceased
The parties by their attorneys appear and the defendant moves to dismiss this suit which motion is over ruled, and this cause is submitted to the Court, who after hearing the testimony offered will thereof take time to advise.

Joseph R. McLane & Henry Miller administrators of Michael Wilson, deceased vs. Martha A. Henson admrx. of George Henson, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Four dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Elizabeth Behurst vs. Joshua Maberry admr. of William J. Mabery, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 seventh class.

Adaline Foster admrx. of Beverly B. Foster, deceased vs. Joshua Maberry admr. of William J. Mabery, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider ...
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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 seventh class.

PAGE 288 - 7 Apr 1856

William G. Phelan admr. of Rufus Ellsworth, decd. vs. Elizabeth Ellsworth Executrix of the Last Will and Testament of Aaron Ellsworth, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff take nothing by his said proceedings and that said defendant recover against said Plaintiff her cots and charges by her laid out about her defense in this cause expended.

Estate of William J. Maberry, deceased -- Final Settlement
And now comes Joshua Maberry admr. of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Twenty Nine dollars and Sixty Nine cents, and is credited by the sum of Thirty Eight dollars and Ten cents per vouchers No. 12 to 19 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Eight dollars and Forty One 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.

Estate of William H. Bollinger, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Joshua Maberry admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Fifty Nine dollars and Eighty Three cents and is credited by Twelve dollars per vouchers No. 1 to 6 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of One hundred and Forty Seven dollars and Eighty Three cents.

Estate of William Rush, deceased --- 6th Annual Settlement
And now comes Alfred Rush Exer. of the Last Will and Testament of said deceased and presents his sixth annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Five Thousand
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Four hundred and Thirty Three dollars and Forty ... is credited by Six dollars and Twenty Four cents per vouchers No. 25 to 37... which leaves a balance in the hands of said Executor... Six hundred and Thirty Seven dollars and Twenty Two cents.

PAGE 289 - 8 Apr 1856

Estate of Ural Lasswell, deceased
On motion it is ordered that the Administrator of said Estate be authorized and directed to sell at private or public sale one improvement belonging to said Estate.

Alexander Staggs vs. Henry Miller admr. of William Brand, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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.

Charlotte Brantley vs. Charlotte Brantley admrx. of Joel Brantley, deceased
The plaintiff comes and presents her demand, wherefore the Court appoints Noah W. Sitz 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 Ten dollars for her debt with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the seventh class.

Estate of Samuel Moore, deceased -- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes John Moore admr. of said Estate and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Eight hundred and Forty dollars and Fifty ... cents and is credited by Five hundred and Seventeen dollars and Thirty Five cents per vouchers No. 15 to 29 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Three hundred and Twenty Three dollars and Fifty cents.

Noah Sitz vs. Charlotte Brantley admrx. of Joel Brantley The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 Three dollars and Sixty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 290 - 8 Apr 1856

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

Robert P. Paramore vs. Matilda Thomasson admrx. of Andrew Thomasson, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 Seventy Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

William Ligget vs. Hulda Williams & William G. Phelan executors of James Williams, decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twelve dollars and Fifty Four cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit Seven dollars and Five cents of this Judgment be of the first class and the balance of the fifth class.

Estate of Alexander Barks, deceased --- Final Settlement of William D. Welch administrator
And now comes Andrew Clippard admr. of William D. Welch who was administrator debonisnon of said Alexander Bark, deceased and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Four hundred and Forty One dollars and Two cents, and is credited by the sum of Two hundred and Nine dollars and Thirty Three cents per vouchers filed, which leaves a balance due from said Welch's Estate to said Alexander Barks Estate of the sum of Two hundred and Thirty One dollars and Sixty Nine cents.

Joshua Maberry vs. John M. Davis admr. of Joseph Shrum, 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. 291
that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Four hundred dollars and eighty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the ....

PAGE 291 - 8 Apr 1856

Martin Haifner 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 Two dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Arthur Hedgepeth, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the inventory of said Estate be approved; and it is further ordered that the administrator of said Estate be authorized to sell at private sale the remaining part of the personal property of said Estate.

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 Fifty 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.

Estate of Thomas J., William H. & Fanny M. Ramsey --- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes Alexander Stagg guardian of the Estate of said Thomas J., William H. & Fanny M. Ramsey and charges himself with the sum of Ninety Two dollars and ...

George F. Miller 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 defendant recover against said plaintiff the costs of the suit by him laid out in his defense expended.

William G. Phelan 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 dollars and Twenty Two cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 292 - 8 Apr 1856

Alfred Wilson admr. of Clinton P. Conyers, deceased 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 Six dollars and Seventy Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Noah W. Sitz vs. Charlotte Brantley, admx. of Joel 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 to be held at the Court house in the Town of Bloomfield in this County on the 3rd Monday of June next and show cause why on order of payment should not be made against her in this cause.

Noah W. Sitz vs. W.W. Hicks admr. of John M. Haines, deceased
The parties appear and by consent this cause is continued to the next term of this Court.

John Mick 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 Ninety Nine cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class. And it is ordered by the Court that the administrator of said Clinton P. Conyers have a credit on his inventory for the sum of $6 94/100 the amount of a set off filed herein.

PAGE 293 - 8 Apr 1856

Ordered by the Court that Dovey A. Wilson (here accepting) be ... guardian of the Estate of Otho Wilson, James Wilson, ... Wilson and Thomas Wilson and that she give bond for the sum of one thousand dollars.

Estate of Everett Brantley, deceased
Ordered by the Court that William G. Phelan be and he is hereby appointed administrator debonis non of said Estate and that he give bond for the sum of eight thousand dollars.

John D. Smith vs. Henry Miller admr. of William Brand, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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.

William S. Haydon vs. Matilda Thomasson admrx. of Andrew Thomasson, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seven dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

Estate of Thomas Conyers, Deceased
On motion of George Nations admr. of said Estate his Annual Settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

Estate of Peter Bess & Lawson M. Bess
On motion of George Nations Guardian of said Estate his Annual Settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

Daniel B. Miller vs. Henry Miller admr. of William Brand, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 294 - 8 Apr 1856

Estate of James Stafford -- On application for an order to sell Real Estate.
And now comes Daniel B. Miller administrator of said Estate and on shows to the satisfaction of the Court that the Order of Sale made herein at the last term of this Court has not been complied with. It is therefore ordered that the same be remanded. And it further appearing to the Court that said James Stafford in his lifetime executed to one Isaac Taylor his mortgage deed upon the following described land to wit, The North East quarter of the North West quarter of Section No. 8 in Township No. 26 North of Range No. 11 East containing forty acres. Also Twenty acres of land beginning at the North West Corner of Section No. 8 in Township No. 26 North of Range 11 East, thence South Eight poles thence East Eighty poles thence North West One hundred and ten poles to the place of beginning. And it further appearing the Court that said James Stafford has not devised the same or provided for the redemption of said land by wills and it also appearing the satisfaction of the Court that there will not be assets to redeem said land after paying the debts of said deceased. It is therefore ordered that all the rights, title and interest which the said James Stafford had in said land at the time of his death be sold by said administrator at public auction at the Court house door in the town of Bloomfield in this County on the second day of the next term of this Court of this County it being the 11th day of June next during the setting of this Court and that said land be sold on a credit of Twelve months the purchaser giving his note with approved security for the payment of the purchase money. And it is further ordered that said administrator cause a notice containing a particular description of the Real Estate to be sold, stating the 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 said sale, and the he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

Richard Wall vs. Hilda Williams & William G. Phelan executors of James Williams, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of 2 50/100 dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 295 - 8 Apr 1856

Ordered by the Court that William M. Jenkins (here accepting) be ... Guardian of the person and Estate of Matilda Jenkins person of unsound mind and that he give bond for the ... of Eighty dollars whereupon the said William M. Jenkins presents his bond for said amount with Edwin B. Jenkins as his security which bond is approved and filed.

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

9 Apr 1856
William Morgan 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 Three dollars and Ten cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

Reuben P. Owen vs. John Sitton admr. of James Landrith, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Fifteen dollars and Sixty Seven 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 William C. Harty (here accepting) be appointed Guardian of the person and Estate of George Tetnek, Francis Tetnek, Daniel Tetnek, Mary Ann Tetnek & John Tetnek minors under the age of fourteen years and that he give bond for the sum of Four hundred and Eighty dollars on or before the next term of this Court.

PAGE 296 - 9 Apr 1856

James H. Dodson vs. Joseph R. McLane & Henry Miller admrs. of Michael A. Wilson, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seven dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Charles Tetnek, deceased -- Final Settlement
And now comes William C. Harty admr. of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Eighty Three dollars and Ninety Eight cents, and is credited by the sum of Forty Four dollars and Eighty Four cents per vouchers No. 16 to 21 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Two hundred and Thirty Nine dollars and Fourteen cents. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said administrator has given due and legal notice of his intention to make his Final Settlement, and that he has fully administered said Estate. It is therefore ordered that he be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

Ordered by the Court that John M. Davis (here accepting) be appointed Guardian of the Estate of Peter Shrum a minor under the age of Fourteen years and that he give bond for the sum of Five hundred dollars whereupon the said John M. Davis presents his bond for said amount with security which is approved by the Court, which bond is filed.

Estate of James Sitton, deceased
And now comes John Sitton Executor of the Last Will & Testament of said deceased and shows to the satisfaction of the Court that he had paid off all the debts and legacies due from said Estate and fully carried out the will of the testator, and that he 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 Mortimer Howard, deceased
And now comes David Lewis administrator of said Estate and presents an inventory and appraise bill of said Estate which is approved, and it ...
pg. 297
Appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that ... does not exceed the amount allowed by law to the ... said deceased. It is therefore ordered that all... advertisements and settlements under said adm... be dispensed with unless further Estate be discovered and the Court orders said administration to be proceeded with.

PAGE 297 - 9 Apr 1856

Estate of Milton Wilson, deceased --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Alfred Wilson admr. of said Estate and presents his Second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Three hundred and Ninety Five dollars and Eighty Nine cents and is credited by One hundred and Fifty five dollars and Eighty Six cents per vouchers No. 4 to 20 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Two hundred and Forty dollars and Three cents.

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

Estate of Clinton P. Conyers, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the administrator of said Estate have a credit on his inventory for Ninety Seven cents the amount of an account on Wm. A. Whitehead.

Estate of Clinton P. Conyers, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Alfred Wilson admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One thousand Forty Eight dollars and Fifty Five cents and is credited by Thirty Seven dollars and Sixty cents per vouchers No. 1 to 8 inclusive, and the sum of Ninety Nine dollars and Nine cents per orders to Credit inventory which leaves on balance in the hands of said administrator the sum of Nine hundred and Eleven dollars and Eighty Six cents.

Daniel Kitchen vs. John Sitton admr. of James Landrith, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 first class.

PAGE 298 - 9 Apr 1856

Estate of Benjamin Taylor, Senr., deceased
And now comes John Link Executor of said deceased and on his motion his final settlement is continued to the next term of this Court.

Estate of Susan Stafford, deceased
On motion of John D. Smith admr. of said Estate his Annual Settlement is continued to next term of this Court.

Estate of Alston Hatley, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Lydia Hatley be notified to appear at the next term of this Court to be held at the Court house in the Town of Bloomfield in this county on the 3rd Monday of June next and show cause why she does not make a final settlement of her said administration on said Estate, and also to show cause why an order of payment shall not be made against her for the amount of an allowance against said Estate in favor of Solomon Hobbs.

Estate of Robert Giboney, deceased
On motion of Henry H. Bedford & Solomon G. Kitchen admrs. of said Estate by their attorney their Annual Settlement is Continued to next term of this Court.

Estate of Barary Singleton, deceased
On motion of John Beasley admr. of said Estate his Annual Settlement is continued to next term of this Court.

Estate of Godfrey Andrews, deceased
On motion of Hannah Andrew & John Beasley admrs. of said Estate their Annual Settlement is continued to next term of this Court.

Estate of Aaron Ellsworth, deceased
On motion of Elizabeth Ellsworth admrx. of the Last Will of said deceased her Annual Settlement is continued to next term of this Court.

Estate of Morgan Jerrell, deceased
On motion of Henry H. Bedford admr. of said Estate by his attorney his Annual Settlement is continued to next term of this Court.

Estate of Henry Guess, deceased
On motion of Mahaly Guess & Jesse A. Gilley admrs. of said Estate by their attorney their Annual Settlement is continued to next term of this Court.

PAGE 299 - 9 Apr 1856

Estate of Isaac Shrum, deceased
Ordered by the Court that ... administrator of said Estate of Isaac Shrum ... appear at the next term of this Court to be ... the Court house in the town of Bloomfield in this ... on the 3rd Monday of June next, and make settlement of his said administration or show cause why he does not do so.

Estate of John Shrum, Senr., deceased
Ordered by the Court that David Shrum administrator of said Estate of John Shrum, Senr., deceased appear at the next term of this Court to be held at the Court house in the town of Bloomfield in this County on the 3rd Monday of June next, and make settlement of his said administration or show cause why he does not do so.

10 Apr 1856
Estate of Michael A. Wilson, deceased
On motion it is ordered that Dovey A. Wilson the widow of said deceased be allowed to keep for the tem of twelve months one negro boy belonging to said Estate without paying hire for the same. Provided she will make no charge for the support of the minor children of said deceased during said time.

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

William G. Phelan vs. Daniel B. Miller admr. of Pride Bradshaw, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

PAGE 300 - 10 Apr 1856

Estate of Pride Bradshaw, deceased --- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes Daniel B. Miller admr. of said Estate and presents his Third annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Four dollars and Ten cents and is credited by One hundred and Fifty dollars and Thirty Four cents per vouchers No. 1 to 28 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Forty Six dollars and Twenty Four cents.

Estate of James Stafford, deceased -- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Daniel B. Miller admr. of said Estate and presents his Second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Seven hundred and Forty Seven dollars and Eighty One cents and is credited by Twenty Six dollars and Sixty cents per vouchers No. 10 to 15 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Seven hundred and Twenty one dollars and Twenty One cents.

Estate of Joseph J. Dodson & others
And now comes James H. Dodson guardian of said Joseph J. Dodson & others and on his motion his Annual Settlement is continued to the next term of this Court.

Estate of Solomon Hobbs --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Daniel B. Miller guardian of said Estate and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred dollars and Eight cents and has no vouchers to present.

Estate of Pittman Miller, deceased --- 3rd Annual Settlement
And now comes Daniel B. Miller admr. of said Estate and presents his Third annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Nine hundred and Seventy Five dollars and Fifty Seven cents and is credited by Seventy Two dollars and Thirty five cents per vouchers No. 13 to 18, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Nine hundred and Three dollars and Twenty Two cents.

Estate of John Myers, deceased -- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes William G. Phelan admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Three hundred and Fifty dollars and is credited by Sixty dollars and Eighty Five cents per vouchers No. 1 to __ inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of Two hundred and Eighty Nine dollars and Seventeen cents.

 

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