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Vol. B
Jan 1853 -  Jul 1853

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 51 - 20 Jan 1853

And now comes James H. Dodson guardian of the Estate of Joseph Dodson, Thomas C. Dodson & Eleanor E. Dodson and moves the Court to order to sell certain real Estate belonging to said minors situate in the State of Kentucky, for the purpose of educating, boarding and clothing the said minors and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there is not sufficient personal Estate belonging to the said Joseph J. Dodson, Thomas C. Dodson & Eleanor E. Dodson to defray the expense of their education, boarding and clothing. It is therefore ordered that said guardian sell the real estate belonging to Joseph Dodson, Thomas C. Dodson & Eleanor E. Dodson, at private sale on such terms as he may deem most advantageous to the interest of said minors and that he make report of his proceedings to this Court.

21 Jan 1853
Estate of William Williams, deceased
On motion of James Williams & Montgomery Williams admrs. of said Estate. It is ordered that they be authorized to sell at private sale the remaining part of the personal property of said Estate.

Estate of Charles B.N. McCabe, deceased
And now comes Henry H. Bedford admr. of said Estate and says he has no Annual Settlement to make.

Daniel B. Miller vs. Nancy F. Brantley administratrix of the Estate 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 Two dollars and Six cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Ordered by the Court that Nancy F. Brantley (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the Estate of Rosabella Brantley, Charles Brantley & Abraham Brantley minor heirs of Everett Brantley, deceased and that she give bond for the sum of Six hundred dollars on or before the 1st day of March next.

Estate of Everett Brantley, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the administra... authorized to heir out at the Town of Spring...
pg. 52
to said Estate, and that said slaves be hired out until the first day of January A.D. 1854.

PAGE 52 - 21 Jan 1853

Estate of Wiloby B. Hill, Rufinda C. Hill & William A. Hill --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Henry H. Bedford Guardian of said minors and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Ninety One dollars and Thirty Eight cents, and is credited by the sum of One dollar and Five cents per voucher No. 1 which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of the sum of One hundred and Eighty Nine dollars and Sixty Three cents.

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

Estate of John B. Tennin, deceased --- Final Settlement
And now comes William W. Hicks admr. of said Estate and presents his final settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Fifty Six dollars and Fifty Four cents and is credited by the sum of One hundred and Thirty Two dollars and Forty Seven cents, per vouchers No. 5 to 13 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of the sum of Twenty Four dollars and Seven cents, subject to the payment of debts. Ordered that said administrator make payment to the following named creditors of said Estate as follows, to wit, to James E. Rhoades the sum of Twenty Two dollars and Forty Seven cents, to Elijah Jenkins the sum of One dollar and Sixty 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 had administered said Estate, It is therefore ordered that said administrator be hence discharged from further settlement and go thereof without day.

22 Jan 1853
William G. Phelan vs. Daniel B. Miller admr. of Jacob H. Stark, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 dollars for his
pg. 53
together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment ... as expense of administration.

PAGE 53 - 22 Jan 1853

Estate of Emery Hill, deceased --- Final Settlement
Henry H. Bedford admr. of said Estate ... his final settlement and is charged with the sum of Nineteen dollars and Ninety Seven cents and is credited by the sum of Nineteen dollars and Ninety seven cents per vouchers No. 6 to 9 inclusive and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said administrator has given due and legal notice of his intention to make his final settlement, and that he has fully administered said Estate. It is therefore ordered that he be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

Estate of Jacob H. Stark, deceased
Daniel B. Miller admr. of said Estate presents an account against said Estate for his services as such administrator amounting to the sum of One hundred and Twenty Seven dollars and Fifty Five cents which is allowed as expense of administration.

31 Jan 1853
Estate of Pettman Miller, deceased
On Motion of Daniel B. Miller admr. of said Estate his annual settlement is continued to the next term of this Court.

Estate of John R. Hawkins, deceased
And now comes Nancy Hawkins administratrix of said Estate, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court from the inventory and appraise bill here filed and approved by the Court that said Estate does not exceed the amount allowed by law to the said Nancy Hawkins as the widow of said deceased. It is therefore ordered that all further advertisements and settlements under said administration be dispensed with unless further Estate be discovered and the Court orders said administration to be proceeded with.

Estate of Henry Wilfong, deceased
And now comes William W. Norman admr. of said Estate and says he has no annual settlement to make.

PAGE 54 - 31 Jan 1853

Estate of James Wilson, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the letters of administration granted to Allen Alsup on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed, and it is further ordered that the bond given by said admr. be approved.

Estate of Richard C. Quinn, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the letters of administration granted to Emalina Quinn on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed, and it is further ordered that the bond given by said admr. be approved.

Estate of William Wells, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the letters of administration granted to George A. Wells on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed, and it is further ordered that said administrator give a new bond with sufficient security on or before the next term of this Court.

Estate of Monrow J. Sitz, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the letters of administration granted to Joseph Lavender on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed, and it is further ordered that the bond given by said admr. be approved.

Estate of Luke Hopkins, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the letters of administration granted to Martin B. Hodges on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed, and it is further ordered that the bond given by said admr. be approved.

Estate of Alexander Barks, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the letters of administration granted to William D. Welch on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed, and it is further ordered that the bond given by said admr. be approved.

Estate of Solomon Hobbs
And now comes Daniel B. Miller guardian of the person and Estate of Solomon Hobbs and presents his bond as such guardian for the sum of Five hundred dollars with James Nations as his security, which bond is approved and filed.

PAGE 55 - 31 Jan 1853

Estate of Silas Dowdy, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the letters of administration granted to Chiles M. Dowdy on said Estate by the Clerk of this Court in vacation be confirmed, and it is further ordered that the bond given by said admr. be approved.

Estate of John Masters
And now comes Daniel B. Miller guardian of the said John ... and presents his bond as such guardian for the sum of One hundred dollars with James Nations as his security, which bond is approved and filed.

Estate of Abraham Taylor, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Nancy Taylor administratrix of said Estate and is charged with the sum of Eight hundred and Sixty Three dollars and Nine cents, and is credited by the sum of Three hundred and Twenty Seven dollars and Ninety cents per vouchers No. 1 to 15 inclusive which leaves a balance in the hands of said administratrix of the sum of Five hundred and Thirty Five dollars and Nineteen cents.

Reuben P. Oliver 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 Six dollars and Forty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Martha E. Bohannon a minor over the age of fourteen years comes herein and chooses John P. Nall as the guardian of her Estate. It is therefore ordered that said John P. Nall here accepting, be appointed guardian of the Estate of the said Martha E. Bohannon, and that he give bond for the sum of One hundred dollars; whereupon the said John P. Nall presents his bond for said amount with Wesley F. Settle & Jonas Eaker as his securities which bond is by the Court approved and ordered to be filed which is done.

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

PAGE 56 - 31 Jan 1853

Henry Miller vs. John Sitton exer. of the last will and testament of James Sitton, dec'd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 twenty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Brevard & Co. 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 Six dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Orson Bartlett 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 Twelve dollars and Thirty Eight cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

1 Feb 1853
Soloman G. Kitchen vs. Joseph Lavender admr. of Monrow J. Sitz, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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.

PAGE 57 - 1 Feb 1853

Orson Bartlett vs. Joseph Lavender admr. of Monrow J. Sitz, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 Two cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Moses W. Hopper vs. Joseph Lavender admr. of Monrow J. Sitz, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 Thirty Two cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Jacob H. Stark, deceased --- Final Settlement
And now comes Daniel B. Miller administrator of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of One thousand Two hundred and Thirty dollars and Forty Nine cents, and is credited by the sum of One thousand Five hundred and Eighty dollars and Thirty Three cents per vouchers No. 9 to 200, which leaves a balance in favor of said administration of the sum of Three hundred and Forty Eight dollars and Eighty Four cents. And now it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said administrator has given due and legal notice of his intention to make his Final Settlement, and that he has fully administered said Estate. It is therefore ordered that said Daniel B. Miller be hence discharged from said administration and go thereof without day.

Estate of John Williamson, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Reuben Harper administrator of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Sixty Eight ...
pg. 58
and is credited by the sum of One hundred and Eleven dollars and Fifty cents per vouchers No. 1 to 4 inclusive which leaves a balance in the hands of said admr. of One hundred and Fifty Six dollars and Seventy Two cents.

PAGE 58 - 1 Feb 1853

Estate of John Williamson, deceased --- Petition for Sale of Real Estate to Pay Debts
And now comes Reuben Harper administrator of said Estate and files his petition and affidavit praying for the sales of the following described real estate for the payment of the debts of said deceased, to wit, the South West quarter of the South East quarter of Section Twenty in Township Twenty Six North of Range Eleven East containing Forty acres, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there is not sufficient real estate to pay the debts of said deceased. It is therefore ordered that all persons interested in said Estate be notified of said application and unless the contrary be shown on or before the first day of the next term of this Court to be held at the Court house in the Town of Bloomfield in this County, on the third Monday of April Next an order will be made for the sale of said real estate for the payment of the debts of said deceased, and it is further ordered that said administrator give notice of the same by posting up ten written hand bills at ten of the most public places in this County at least Twenty days previous to the commencement of the next term of this Court.

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

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

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

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

Estate of John Williamson, deceased
On motion it is ordered that Reuben Harper admr. of said Estate pay to the widow of said John Williamson, deceased the sum of Ninety Two dollars and Fifty cents out of the proceeds of the sale of a land warrant belonging to said Estate, being the balance due her on her dower.

PAGE 59 - 1 Feb 1853

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

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

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

Estate of John Williamson, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Reuben Harper admr. of said Estate have a credit on his inventory of debts for the sum of Five dollars, the amount of an account on Henry Moore.

PAGE 60 - 18 Apr 1853

Estate of Samuel Moore, deceased
And now comes John Moore admr. of said Estate and on his motion he is authorized to sell at private sale the remaining part of the personal property of said Estate, on such terms as he may deem most advantageous to said Estate.

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

John Micks vs. John Moore admr. of Samuel Moore, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Six dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

Estate of Isaac Rogers, deceased --- Final Settlement
And now comes Jesse Dodson admr. of said Estate and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court from the inventory and appraise bill here filed and approved by the Court, that said estate does not exceed the amount allowed by law to the widow of said deceased. It is therefore ordered that said administrator pay over said Estate to the Widow of said Isaac Rogers, deceased and that all further advertisements and settlements under said administration be dispensed with unless further estate be discovered and the Court orders said administration be proceeded with.

PAGE 61 - 18 Apr 1853

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

John Stewart admr. of Robert Stewart, deceased vs. William C. Harty admr. of Abraham Rogers, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Nine dollars and Seventy Seven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

Andrew Giboney admr. of Robert Stewart, deceased vs. William C. Harty admr. of Abraham Rogers, deceased
The parties appear and this cause is submitted to the Court, who after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirty Seven dollars and Thirty 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. Jacob Harty admr. of Alexander Harty, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Eight dollars and Sixty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Estate of Thomas Ramsey, Fanney M. Ramsey & William H. Ramsey --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Alexander Staggs, guardian of the Estate of Thomas Ramsey, Fanney M. Ramsey & William H. Ramsey and presents his first annual settlement and is charged ... the sum of Seventy Five dollars and on his motion it is ... that he be authorized to withdraw from the settlement of D... Bollinger admr. of Joel Ramsey, deceased one note ...
pg. 62
Bollinger files as a voucher in said Daniel Bollinger's settlement by having a copy of said note on file.

PAGE 62 - 18 Apr 1853

Uriah Davis vs. John D. Smith admr. of Philip Bright, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 first class.

Ordered by the Court that James Lacewell (here accepting) be and he is hereby appointed guardian of the person and Estate of Presby Pryor and that he give bond for the sum of One hundred and Fifty dollars, whereupon comes the said James Lacewell and presents his bond for said amount with William Lacewell & Benjamin Taylor as his securities which bond is by the Court approved and filed.

And now comes William M. Harlen guardian of the Estate of Frankey J. Stewart and presents his bond for the sum of One hundred dollars with William C. Harty & Daniel Harty as his securities which bond is approved and ordered to be filed which is done.

Hiram C. Rich & Daniel Kitchen vs. Daniel B. Miller admr. of the Estate of James Stafford
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twelve dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the first class.

Estate of John Masters, deceased
And now comes Oliver Masters admr. of said Estate and on his motion it is ordered that he have until the next April term of this Court to make a final settlement.

David Kitchen & Jesse J. Allen vs. Jacob Harty admr. of Alexander Harty, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Ten dollars ...
pg. 63
their debt together with the cost of this suit and that ... ment be of the first class.

PAGE 63 - 18 Apr 1853

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

John M. Johnson vs. William C. Harty admr. of the Estate of Charles Tetrick, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Reuben P. Owen vs. Jacob Harty admr. of Alexander Harty, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Six dollars and Forty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that $4.35/100 of this Judgment be of the first class and the balance of the 5th class.

John Link Exer. of the last will of Benjamin Taylor, Sr. deceased vs. William G. Phelan admr. of the Estate of Isaac Taylor, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Two dollars and Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

William C. Harty vs. William C. Harty admr. of Abraham Rogers, deceased
The plaintiff comes and presents his demand, 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 to be paid as expense of administration.

PAGE 64 - 18 Apr 1853

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

Estate of Abraham Rogers, decease --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes William C. Harty admr. of said Estate comes and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Seven hundred and Forty One dollars and Twenty Three cents and is credited by the sum of Eighty Seven dollars and Eighty Nine cents, per vouchers No. 1 to 12 which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of the sum of Six hundred and Fifty Three dollars and Thirty Four cents.

Orson Bartlett vs. Daniel B. Miller admr. of the Estate 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 Fifty Three dollars and Forty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

William C. Harty vs. William C. Harty admr. of the Estate of Abraham Rogers, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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.

PAGE 65 - 19 Apr 1853

John... vs. John ... Stewart admr. of Robert Stewart, deceased
The plaintiff comes and presents his accout ... said Estate for extra services rendered as such admr. and... 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.

Estate of Robert Stewart deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes John Stewart admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual Settlement and is Charged with the sum of Three hundred and Twenty Five dollars and Five cents, and is credited by the sum of One hundred and Thirty Five dollars and Twenty Nine cents per vouchers No. 1 to 21 which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of the sum of One hundred and Eighty Eight dollars and Seventy Six cents.

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

Jane Taylor vs. Daniel B. Miller admr. of the Estate 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 Fifty dollars and Forty Two cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class. Ordered that the admr. have a credit ... on his inventory of debts.

Joshua Maberry vs. Nancy F. Brantley admr. of the Estate 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 Two dollars and Forty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 66 - 19 Apr 1853

Nicholas Hale vs. Nancy F. Brantley admr. of the Estate 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 Eighty Eight dollars and Twenty Two cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Stephen Canterberry vs. Charlotte Brantley admr. of the Estate of Joel Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seventy One dollars and Ten cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

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

Jacob H. Taylor vs. Daniel B. Miller admr. of the Estate of James Stafford, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirty Two dollars and Sixty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class. Ordered that the admr. have a credit ... on his inventory of debts.

Estate of Thomas Bradshaw, deceased
And now comes Nancy Bradshaw administratrix of said Estate, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said Estate does not amount to more than is allowed by law to said Nancy Bradshaw as the widow of said deceased. It is therefore ordered that all further settlements and advertisements under said administration be dispensed with unless further Estate be discovered and the Court orders said administration to be proceeded with.

PAGE 67 - 19 Apr 1853

Estate of Absalom B. Bailey, deceased --- On Petition for Sale of Real Estate
And now comes Henry Miller administrator of said Estate and files his petition and affidavit praying for the sale of the following described real estate for the payment of the debts of said deceased, to wit, the South West quarter of the South East quarter of Section Fifteen in Township Twenty Six North of Range Ten East containing Forty acres, situate in this County. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that there is not sufficient personal Estate to pay the debts of said deceased, it is therefore ordered that all persons interested in said Estate be notified of said application and unless the contrary be shown on or before the first day of the next term of this court to be held at the Court house in the Town of Bloomfield in this County on the third Monday of July next, an order will be made for the sale of said real estate for the payment of the debts of said deceased. And it is further ordered that said administrator give notice of the same by posting up ten written hand bills at ten of the most public places in this County at least Twenty days before the first day of the next term of this Court.

William Nations vs. Charlotte Brantley admr. of the Estate of Joel Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirty Three dollars and Ten cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

William Nations vs. Nancy F. Brantley admr. of the Estate 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 One dollar and Ninety Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

William Nations vs. James E. Rhoads admr. of the Estate of William M. Hale, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Five dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that one half of this Judgment be of the first class and the balance of the sixth class.

PAGE 68 - 19 Apr 1853

Henry Miller vs. Charlotte Brantley admr. of the Estate of Joel Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendants waive the service of notice herein, and the cause is continued to the next Term of this Court.

James E. Rhoades vs. Charlotte Brantley admr. of the Estate of Joel Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Forty Eight dollars and Two cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

James E. Rhoades vs. Charlotte Brantley admr. of the Estate of Joel Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirteen dollars and Seventy Nine cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Orson Bartlett vs. Charlotte Brantley admr. of the Estate of Joel Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirteen dollars and Fifty Four 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 the Estate 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 Eight dollars and Twenty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 69 - 19 Apr 1853

Nathaniel G. Nunn vs. Charlotte Brantley admr. of the Estate of Joel Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Two hundred and Forty Two dollars and Seventy Seven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

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

Jordon Garner vs. Elizabeth Ellsworth Exer. of the Last Will 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 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 first class.

Wesley F. Settle 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 One dollar for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 70 - 19 Apr 1853

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

Estate of George K. Dowdy, deceased
On motion of Chiles M. Dowdy Exer. of the Last Will of said deceased, it is ordered that he have a credit on his inventory for Twenty dollars of worthy and counterfeit money, charged on said inventory as good funds.

Lewis H. Dowdy vs. Chiles M. Dowdy Executor of the Last Will of George K. Dowdy, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty Five dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Ordered by the Court that Charlotte Brantley (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the Estate of William R. Brantley, Abraham Brantley & Martha E. Brantley minor heirs of Joel Brantley, deceased, and that she give bond for the sum of Four hundred dollars, whereupon the said Charlotte Brantley presents her bond for said amount with Orville Behurst & William G. Phelan as her securities which bond is approved by the Court and ordered to be filed which is done.

And now comes Nancy F. Brantley guardian of the Estate of Rosebelle Brantley, Charles Brantley & Abraham Brantley and presents her bond as such guardian for the sum of Six hundred dollars with William G. Phelan as her security which bond is approved by the court and ordered to be filed which is done.

Estate of David A. Mills, deceased
And now comes Isaac M. Armstrong admr. of said Estate and on his motion his final settlement is continued until the next January term of this Court.

PAGE 71 - 19 Apr 1853

County of Stoddard for the use of the internal improvements fund vs. Nancy F. Brantley admr. of the Estate 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 One hundred and Thirty One dollars and Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

George C. Boyd vs. Charlotte Brantley admr. of the Estate of Joel Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Five dollars and Forty Five 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 Nancy Bradshaw (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the Estate of Sciotha Bradshaw, Penelope Bradshaw, Amilda Bradshaw & Thomas A. Bradshaw minor heirs of Thomas Bradshaw, deceased and that she give bond for the sum of Two hundred dollars on or before the next term of this Court.

William McGuire & Co. vs. Joseph Lavender admr. of Monrow J. Sitz, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 Fifty Eight cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fourth class.

Christopher C. Harris vs. Clinton P. Conyers Exer. of the Last Will of Thomas Conyers, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Four dollars and Forty Four cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 72 - 19 Apr 1853

Nathaniel G. Nunn vs. Charlotte Brantley admr. of the Estate of Joel Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Sixty Eight dollars and Thirty Four cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

James E. Rhoades vs. Charlotte Brantley admr. of the Estate of Joel Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty Five dollars and Forty Seven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

James D. Matkin 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 Sixteen dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

John H. Bedford for the use of James E. Rhoades vs. Charlotte Brantley admr. of the Estate of Joel Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Nine dollars and Eighty Seven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Thomas W. McDoniel vs. Charlotte Brantley admr. of the Estate of Joel Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of 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.

PAGE 73 - 19 Apr 1853

Thomas W. McDoniel vs. Charlotte Brantley admr. of the Estate of Joel Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Eleven dollars and Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Nathaniel G. Nunn vs. Clinton P. Conyers Exer. of the Last Will of Thomas Conyers, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Three dollars and Forty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Christopher C. Harris vs. John Moore admr. of Samuel Moore, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Five dollars and Two cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

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

Thomas W. McDoniel vs. Clinton P. Conyers Exer. of the Last Will of Thomas Conyers, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twelve dollars and Seventy Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 74 - 19 Apr 1853

James E. Rhoades vs. Clinton P. Conyers Exer. of the Last Will of Thomas Conyers, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seven dollars and Twenty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit.

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

Henry H. Bedford vs. John Sitton exec. of the last will & testament of James Sitton, deceased
The plaintiff appears and the defendant having ... comes not but makes default and the court after hearing the testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirty Two dollars and Twenty Six cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this judgment be of the fifth class.

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

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

PAGE 75 - 19 Apr 1853

Estate of William Hale, deceased
On motion of James E. Rhoades admr ... Estate his annual settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

21 Apr 1853
Ordered by the Court that William A. Whitehead (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the Estate of Jonas Masters one of the minor heirs of Jonas Masters, deceased and that he give bond for the sum of Seven hundred dollars as such guardian on or before the 1st Monday of June next.

Estate of John Black, deceased
On motion it is ordered that the admr. have a credit on is inventory for 60 dollars and Thirty cents part on William Harlen ..., and also one dollar and Fifty cents part on ... on Robert Stewart Estate.

Estate of John Black, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Richard Wall admr. of said Estate comes and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Eighty Nine dollars and Thirty Eight cents and is credited by the sum of Two hundred and Seventeen dollars and Seventy Two cents, per vouchers No. 1 to 12 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of the sum of Seventy One dollars and Sixty Six cents consisting of uncollected notes & c.

Daniel B. Miller vs. Daniel B. Miller admr. of James Stafford, deceased
The plaintiff comes and files his demand, and the Court appoints Solomon G. Kitchen to defend said Estate who enters his appearance herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Two hundred and Twenty Four dollars and Seventy One cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 76 - 20 Apr 1853

Henry Miller vs. Henry Miller guardian of Sarah Baker
The plaintiff comes and presents his demand, and the Court appoints Solomon G. Kitchen to defend said minor who enters his appearance herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Forty Eight dollars and Ninety Four cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit.

Estate of James C. Smith, deceased --- Final Settlement
And now comes Emily Smith administratrix of said Estate and presents the inventory and appraise bill of said Estate and it appearing to satisfaction of the Court that said Estate does not exceed the amount allowed by law to the said Emily Smith as the widow of said deceased. It is therefore ordered that all further settlement and advertisement under said administration be dispensed with unless further Estate be discovered and the Court orders said administration to be proceeded with.

Estate of Sarah Baker --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Henry Miller guardian of said Sarah Baker and presents his Second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Thirty Three dollars and Forty Five cents and is credited by the sum of Fifty Eight dollars and Ninety Nine cents, per vouchers No. 5 to 8 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of the sum of One hundred and Seventy Four dollars and Forty Six cents.

Thomas W. McDoniel vs. James Williams & Montgomery Williams admrs. of William Williams, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Fifteen dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Henry H. Bedford vs. John Sitton exer. of the last will & testament of James Sitton, deceased
The parties appear and by consent the
pg. 77
Judgment by default rendered in this cause is set aside and a new trial granted therein, and this cause is S... to the Court who after hearing the testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirty Two dollars and Twenty Six cents for this debt together with the cost of this suit and that this judgment be of the fifth class whereupon the said defendant prays an appeal in this cause to the Circuit Court which is granted.

PAGE 77 - 20 Apr 1853

Estate of Isaac Shrum, deceased
And now comes Fredrick M. Shrum admr. of Isaac Shrum, deceased and on his motion his annual settlement is continued until the next term of this court for the ... that he has not collected all the debts due said Estate and believes he can do so by next term of this Court.

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

Ordered by the Court that Montgomery Williams be appointed guardian of the person and estate of Mary Elizabeth Williams & James Thomas Williams and that he give bond for the sum of Seven hundred dollars on or before the next term of this Court.

Daniel B. Miller vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Isaac Taylor, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty Seven dollars and Eighteen cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that 12.23/100 of this Judgment be of the first class and the balance of the Fifth class.

Elizabeth R. Walker vs. James H. Dodson guardian of Joseph J. Dodson, Thomas C. Dodson & Eleanor E. Dodson
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seventy Five dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit.

PAGE 78 - 20 Apr 1853

Estate of Betsey Jane Baker -- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes Henry Miller guardian of said Betsey Jane Baker and presents his Second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Thirty Three dollars and Fifty Six cents and is credited by the sum of Five dollars and Fifty Five cents, per vouchers No. 2 to 3, which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of the sum of Two hundred and Thirty Three dollars and One cent.

Absalom Lincoln vs. Daniel B. Miller admr. of Pittman Miller, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Six dollars and Thirteen cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class; and it is ordered that the administrator have a credit on his inventory for $8.37/100 for an account on said plaintiff.

Estate of Amanda Baker -- 2nd Annual Settlement
Henry Miller guardian of said Amanda Baker comes and presents his Second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Thirty Eight dollars and Fifty Six cents and is credited by the sum of Five dollars and Sixty cents, per vouchers No. 2 to 3, which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of the sum of Two hundred and Thirty Two dollars and Ninety Six cents.

Estate of Fanney A. Baker -- 2nd Annual Settlement
Henry Miller guardian of said Fanney A. Baker comes and presents his Second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Two hundred and Thirty Eight dollars and Fifty Six cents and is credited by the sum of Six dollars and Five cents, per vouchers No. 2 to 3, which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of the sum of Two hundred and Thirty Two dollars and Fifty One cents.

PAGE 79 - 21 Apr 1853

Westley A. Settle vs. Daniel B. Miller admr. of James Stafford, deceased
The plaintiff comes and files his demand, and the Court appoints Solomon G. Kitchen to defend said Estate who enters his appearance herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Nineteen dollars and Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Orson Bartlett 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 Eight dollars and Seven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that 12.23/100 of this Judgment be of the first class and the balance of the Fifth class.

Estate of Abraham Rogers, deceased --- On Petition for sale of Real Estate to pay debts
And now comes William C. Harty admr. of the said Estate and files his petition and affidavit praying for the sale of the following described real estate for the payment of the debts of said deceased (to wit) beginning at the North West corner of the North West quarter of the South East quarter of Section No. Twenty Two in Township No. Twenty Six North of Range No. Eight East running South Forty poles to the section line, thence along said line to the place of beginning containing Twenty acres and Two rods, situate in this County. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there is not sufficient personal estate to pay the debt of said deceased. It is therefore ordered that all persons interested in said Estate be notified of said application and unless the contrary be shown on or before the first day of the next term of this Court to be held at the Court house in the Town of Bloomfield in this county on the third Monday of July next an order for the sale of said real estate for the payment of the debts of said deceased and it is further ordered that said administrator give ... the same by posting up ten written hand bills at ten public places in the County at least Twenty days ... to the first day of the next term of this Court.

PAGE 80 - 21 Apr 1853

Estate of James Stafford, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the administrator of said Estate be authorized to close all accounts due said Estate by taking notes for the same.

21 Jun 1853
Estate of Benjamin Taylor, Senr., deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Executor of the Last Will & Testament of said deceased have a credit on his inventory for the sum of Seventeen dollars and Thirty Seven cents.

Estate of Abraham Taylor, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the Executor of the Last Will & Testament of said deceased have a credit on his inventory for the sum of Seventeen dollars and Eighteen cents.

Estate of George K. Dowdy, deceased
And now comes Chiles M. Dowdy Executor of the Last Will & Testament of said deceased, and on his motion it is ordered that he be authorized to sell at private sale Land Warrant No. 28.626 issued in the name of Cage Hale for Eighty acres of land, and assigned to the said George K. Dowdy by the said Cage Hale.

Estate of Thomas Jenkins, deceased
Ordered by the Court that William Jenkins admr. of said Estate be authorized to keep two slaves belonging to said Estate who are invalids without paying on further services provided he furnishes slaves with food, re... and medical attention when ...

PAGE 81 - 7 Jun 1853

Estate of Isaac Taylor, deceased
On motion of William G. Phelan administrator of said Estate. It is ordered that he be authorized to sell at private sale the remaining part of the personal property of said Estate.

Estate of John Williamson, deceased --- On Petition for Sale of Real Estate to Pay Debts
And now comes Reuben Harper administrator of said Estate and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the Order of publication made in this cause at the last term of this Court has not been complied with. It is therefore on motion of said administrator ordered that said order of publication be renewed, and the said administrator having heretofore filed his petition and affidavit praying for the sale of the following described real estate (to wit) the South West quarter of the South East quarter of Section Twenty in Township Twenty Six North of Range Eleven East containing Forty acres and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there is not sufficient personal Estate to pay the debts of said deceased. It is therefore ordered that all persons interested in said Estate be notified of said application, and unless the contrary be shown on or before the first day of the next Term of this Court to be held at the Court house in the town of Bloomfield in this County on the Third Monday of July next, an order will be made for the sale of said real estate for the payment of the debts of said deceased, And it is further ordered that said administrator give notice of the same by posting up ten written hand bills at ten of the most public places in this County at least twenty days previous to the commencement of the next Term of this Court.

Estate of David Sanford, deceased
On motion of William G. Phelan his annual settlement on said Estate is continued until the next Term of this Court.

PAGE 82 - 28 Jun 1853

Estate of Robert Giboney, deceased
On motion of Henry H. Bedford & Solomon G. Kitchen admrs. of said Estate their annual settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

Estate of Pittman Miller, deceased
On motion of Daniel B. Miller admr. of said Estate their annual settlement is continued until the next term of this Court.

PAGE 83 - 18 Jul 1853

Nunn & Stokes 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 One hundred and Fifty Seven dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

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

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

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

PAGE 84 - 18 Jul 1853

A.R. Dill vs. James Williams & Montgomery Williams admrs. of William Williams, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Six dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the Second class.

Jacob Harty vs. James Williams & Montgomery Williams admrs. of William Williams, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said 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.

And now comes Montgomery Williams guardian of Mary E. Williams & James T. Williams and presents his bond for the sum of Seven hundred dollars as such guardian with James Williams, Isaac Gailey & Andrew Williams as his securities which bond is approved and ordered to be filed which is done.

Estate of Nathaniel Shrum's heirs --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes John Shrum guardian of the heirs of Nathaniel Shrum, deceased and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of ... dollars and Forty cents and is credited by the sum of One dollar and Eighty Four cents, per voucher, which leaves a balance in the hands of said guardian of the sum of Sixty Eight dollars and Fifty Six cents.

Henry Miller vs. Lydia Hatley admrx. of Alston Hatley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twelve dollars and Sixty Eight cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 85 - 18 Jul 1853

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

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

Hiram A. Shook vs. Joseph Lavender admr. of Monrow J. Sitz, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 fourth class.

Estate of John Williamson, deceased --- On Petition for Sale of Real Estate to Pay Debts
And now comes Reuben ... admr. of said Estate and 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 with no objection being made thereto. It is therefore ordered that said administrator do sell the real estate of the said John Williamson, deceased at public auction at the Court house door of this County on the first day of the next term of the Circuit Court of this County it being the 17th day of October next during the setting of said County Court and that said real estate be sold for ready money to the highest bidder. And it is further ordered that said administrator cause a notice containing a particular description of the Real Estate to be sold...
pg. 86
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 86 - 18 Jul 1853

Ordered by the Court that Fields Underwood of the age of Sixteen years the 24th day of November next be apprenticed to Joseph Lavender until he arrives to the age of Twenty One years.

19 Jul 1853
Martin Asher vs. Norphlete G.H. Jones & James W. Childress admrs. of Hogan Ellison, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seven dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the expense of administration.

Orson Bartlett vs. Norphlete G.H. Jones & James W. Childress admrs. of Hogan Ellison, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Nineteen dollars and Sixty Three cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

John D. Smith vs. John Beasley admr. of Barbary Singleton, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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
pg. 87
with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

PAGE 87 - 19 Jul 1853

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

Martin Asher vs. Norphlete G.H. Jones & James W. Childress admrs. of Hogan Ellison, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seventy Eight dollars and Eighty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

James Williams vs. Norphlete G.H. Jones & James W. Childress admrs. of Hogan Ellison, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Eight dollars 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. for John M. Miller, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty dollars and Five cents and that this Judgment be paid as expense of administration.

Estate of Hogan Ellison, deceased
On motion of the administrators of said Estate it is ordered that they be authorized to sell at private sale the remaining part of the personal property of said deceased.

PAGE 88 - 19 Jul 1853

John M. Johnson 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 Eleven dollars and Eleven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Hiram A. Shook 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 Three dollars and Twenty Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fourth class.

Daniel Kitchen & Jesse F. Allen vs. Leweney Simmons, administratrix of Jesse Simmons, deceased
The plaintiff appears and the defendant being solemnly called ... 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 first class.

Estate of Absalom B. Bailey, deceased --- On Petition for Sale of Real Estate to Pay Debts
And now comes Henry Miller administrator of said Estate and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the Order of publication made in this cause at the last Term of this Court has been duly complied with and no objection being made thereto. It is therefore ordered that said administrator do sell the real estate of the said Absalom B. Bailey, deceased at public auction at the Court house door of this County on the first day of the next Term of this Court it being the 17th day of October next during the setting of said County Court and that said real estate be sold for ready money to the highest bidder. And it is further ordered that said administrator cause a notice
pg. 89
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 89 - 19 Jul 1853

Estate of Abraham Rogers, deceased --- On Petition for Sale of Real Estate to Pay Debts
And now comes William C. Harty administrator of said Estate and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the Order of publication made in this cause at the last Term of this Court has been duly complied with and no objections being made thereto. It is therefore ordered that said administrator do sell the real estate of the said Abraham Rogers, deceased at public auction at the Court house door of this County on the first day of the next Term of this Court it being the 17th day of October next during the setting of said County Court and that said real estate be sold for ready money to the highest bidder. 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.

Estate of John M. Miller, deceased --- Final Settlement
And now comes Henry Miller admr. of said Estate and presents his final settlement of said administration and is charged with the sum of Eight hundred and Seven dollars and Eight cents, and is credited by the sum of Four hundred and Sixty Three dollars and Five cents per vouchers No. 28 to 39 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administration of the sum of Three hundred and Forty Four dollars and Three cents; which amount he is ordered to pay over to those entitled to distribution. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that said administrator has fully administered said Estate and that he has given due ... legal notice of his intent to make a Final Settlement of his said administration. It is therefore ordered that he be hence discharged and go thereof without day.

Ordered by the Court that Henry Miller (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the Estate of William Miller minor heir of John M. Miller, deceased, and that he give bond for the sum of Seven hundred dollars.

PAGE 90 - 19 Jul 1853

Estate of Charles Tetrick, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes William C. Harty admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Three hundred and sixty nine dollars and Ninety Five cents, and is credited by the sum of Twenty dollars and Thirty Five cents per v. No. 1 to 7 which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of the sum of Three hundred and Forty Nine dollars and Sixty cents.

20 Jul 1853
Estate of James Gunnels, deceased --- 1st annual Settlement
And now comes John Gunnels admr. of said Estate comes and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of Three hundred and Forty Five dollars and Sixty Six cents and is credited by the sum of Two Hundred and Twelve dollars and Ninety cents, per vouchers No. 1 to 5 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of the sum of One hundred and Thirty Two dollars and Seventy Six cents, in uncollected notes & c.

John M. Johnson vs. Charlotte Brantley admrx. of Joel Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Four dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

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

PAGE 91 - 20 Jul 1853

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

Estate of John Shrum, deceased --- 2nd Annual Settlement
And now comes David Shrum admr. of said deceased and presents his second annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One hundred and Fifty One dollars and Thirty Five cents and is credited by the sum of Fifty Four dollars and Twenty Nine cents, per vouchers No. 6 to 11 inclusive, which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of the sum of Ninety Seven dollars and Six cents.

William H. Moore vs. David Shrum admr. of John Shrum, deceased
And now comes the parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a 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 Fifteen cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the sixth class.

County of Stoddard for the use of the Internal Improvement Fund vs. Charlotte Brantley admrx. of Joel Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Three hundred and Thirty Three dollars for her debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 92 - 20 Jul 1853

County of Stoddard for the use of the School Fund of said County vs. Charlotte Brantley admrx. of Joel Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty Two dollars and Sixty cents for her debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Henry H. Bedford admr. of Charles B. McCabe, deceased vs. Charlotte Brantley admrx. of Joel Brantley, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty Three dollars and Fifty Six cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

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

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

Estate of Alexander Barks, deceased --- Final Settlement of Jacob Barks administrator
And now comes John A. Barks admr. of Jacob Barks, deceased a final settlement of said Jacob Barks administrator
pg. 93
said Estate and is charged with the sum of Eight hundred and Sixty Six dollars and Sixty cents and is credited by the sum of Five hundred and Thirty Five dollars and Ninety Five cents per vouchers No. 45 to 60 inclusive, which leaves a balance with which said Jacob Barks as said administrator is chargeable of the sum of Three hundred and Thirty dollars and Sixty Five cents.

PAGE 93 - 20 Jul 1853

Estate of John Williamson, deceased
And now comes Reuben Harper admr. of said Estate and says he has no annual settlement to make.

Jacob Shrum vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Mary Stewart, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirty Two dollars and Twelve cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

James E. Rhoades vs. Henry H. Bedford admr. of Mary Stewart, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirty dollars and Six cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fourth class.

William D. Welch admr. debonis non of the Estate of Alexander Barks, deceased vs. John A. Barks admr. of the Estate of Jacob Barks, decd.
And now comes William D. Welch admr. debonisnon of Alexander Barks, deceased comes and suggests to this Court that Jacob Barks late admr. of the Estate of said Alexander Barks, deceased has committed waste and mismanaged said estate and foray that ... of waste may be made and the said defendant comes by his attorney, and denies that any waste has been committed, and the Court doth order that an issue be made up, whether there be a note or note.

PAGE 94 - 21 Jul 1853

Estate of Mary Stewart -- On Petition for Sale of Real Estate to Pay Debts
And now comes Henry H. Bedford administrator of said Estate and presents his petition and affidavit praying for the sale of the following described real estate for the payment of the debts of said deceased, to wit, the East half of Lot No. Five in North East quarter of Section No. Four in Township No. Twenty Seven North of Range No. Eleven East, containing Forty acres. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there is not sufficient personal estate to pay the debt of said deceased. It is therefore ordered that all persons interested in said Estate be notified of said application and unless the contrary be shown on or before the next term of this Court to be held at the Court house in the Town of Bloomfield in this County on the Third Monday of October next, an order will be made for the sale of said Real Estate for the payment of the debts of said deceased. And it is further ordered that said administrator give notice of the same by posting up ten written hand bills at ten of the most public places in this County at least Twenty days previous to the first day of the next Term of this Court.

Wm. D. Welch, admr. of Alexander Barks, deceased vs. John h. Barks, admr. of Jacob Barks, deceased
And now comes the parties and on motion of the defendant this cause is continued to the next Term of this Court.

Estate of Charles B.N. McCabe, deceased
And now comes Henry H. Bedford admr. of said Estate and makes report of the sales of ... real estate of said deceased which is approved and filed.

Estate of Alexander Barks, deceased
Ordered by the court that John A. Barks administrator of Jacob Barks, deceased pay over to the present admr. of said Estate of Alexander Barks, deceased the amount found due from said Jacob Barks Estate to the Estate of the said Alexander Barks, deceased.

PAGE 95 - 21 Jul 1853

Presby Pryor by his guardian James Lacewell vs. James Williams & Montgomery Williams administrators of William Williams, deceased
The parties appear whereupon comes a jury, to wit, 1. George Baker, 2. William Lisle, 3. Henry Harper, 4. Josiah Culbertson, 5. Eli Culbertson, 6. William C. Harty, 7. William Kitchen, 8. Adam Patterson, 9. John A. Taylor, 10. Marcus Williams, 11. Lewis Culbertson, 12. Absalom Lincoln, Twelve good and lawful men, who being duly elected tried and sworn to well and truly try this cause, and after having heard the testimony offered retired to consult of their verdict when they return hereunto Court and say we of the Jury find the defendants indebted to said plaintiff in the sum of Fifty dollars. It is therefore considered and adjudged that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the said sum of Fifty dollars in form aforesaid found together with the cost and charges in this cause expended, and that this judgment be of the fifth class.

Personally appears in open Court John Macom & Elizabeth Macom minors over the age of fourteen years and children of George Macom deceased; and the said minors choose Elijah Macom guardian of their Estate. It is therefore ordered that the said Elijah Macom (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the Estate of the said John Macom & Elizabeth Macom and that he give bond for the sum of One hundred dollars; whereupon the said Elijah Macom presents his bond for said amount with Jonas Eaker & William C. Harty as his security which bond is approved by the Court and ordered to be filed which is done.

Estate of William Rush, deceased
And now comes Alfred Rush Exer. of said deceased and says he has no annual settlement to make.

Orson Bartlett vs. Pride R. Bradshaw admr. of Fanney Foster, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirteen dollars and Twenty Seven cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 96 - 21 Jul 1853

John M. Johnson vs. vs. Pride R. Bradshaw admr. of Fanney Foster, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of 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.

S.H. Flernoy 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 Five dollars for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

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

Estate of Isaac Taylor, deceased
And now comes William G. Phelan admr. of said Estate, and also comes James Nations, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that a note on George W. Tankersley & James Nations due said Estate should have a credit of Thirty Four dollars dated first of January ... It is therefore ordered that the administrator of said Estate be authorized and directed to give a credit on said note for Thirty Eight dollars and Forty Two cents and that he have a credit on his inventory for said amount of 38.42/100 $.

James Nations vs. William G. Phelan admr. of Isaac Taylor, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant wa... service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and ad... that said plaintiff recover against said defendant
pg. 97
sum of Twenty dollars and Fifty cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

PAGE 97 - 21 Jul 1853

Daniel B. Miller vs. vs. Pride R. Bradshaw admr. of Fanney Foster, deceased
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Seven dollars and Forty Six cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the fifth class.

Ordered by the Court that William G. Phelan (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the Estate of Sophia Comer & Mahaley Comer and that he give bond for the sum of Twelve hundred dollars.

Ordered by the Court that Solomon G. Kitchen (here accepting) be appointed guardian of the Estate of William Commer; whereupon the said Solomon G. Kitchen presents his bond for said amount with Henry Miller & John D. Smith as his securities which bond is approved and ordered to be filed which is done.

Estate of Benjamin Taylor, deceased
On motion of John Link Exer. of the Last Will of said deceased. It is ordered that he make distribution of said Estate to those who may be entitled thereto.

Estate of Jacob Kinder, deceased
And now comes Henry H. Bedford admr. of said Estate and says he has no Annual Settlement to make.

Estate of David Wall, deceased
And now comes Henry H. Bedford admr. of said Estate and says he has no Annual Settlement to make.

Estate of Charles B.N. McCabe, deceased
On motion of Henry H. Bedford admr. of said Estate his Third settlement is continued to next term of this Court.

PAGE 98 - 22 Jul 1853

Estate of Pittman Miller, deceased
Ordered by the Court that the admr. of said Estate have a credit on his inventory for the sum of Six dollars for an amount paid by Isaac Hobbs on ... on him due side Estate which payment was made before the death of said Pittman Miller.

Estate of Pittman Miller, deceased --- 1st Annual Settlement
And now comes Daniel B. Miller admr. of said Estate and presents his first annual settlement and is charged with the sum of One thousand One hundred and Sixty Two dollars and Ninety Seven cents, and is credited by the sum of One hundred and Thirty Four dollars and Eighty cents per vouchers No. 1 to 8 inclusive which leaves a balance in the hands of said administrator of the sum of One thousand and Twenty Eight dollars and Seventeen cents, consisting of uncollected debts due said Estate.

Estate of Pride R. Bradshaw, deceased
On motion of Daniel B. Miller admr. of said Estate it is ordered that he have until the July Term A.D. 1854 of this Court to make his final settlement.

Estate of Joseph Beckwith, deceased
On motion of Eliza J. Beckwith admrx. of said Estate it is ordered that she have until the next Term of this Court to make a Final Settlement of her said administration.

Estate of Thomas Jenkins, deceased
On motion of William M. Jenkins admr. of said Estate his annual settlement is continued to the next Term of this Court.

Sanders Walker vs. Sanders Walker admr. of Henry McClard, deceased
The plaintiff comes and presents his demand whereupon the Court appoints Wm. G. Phelan to defend... 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 Four dollars and Fifty cents for his debt tog... with the cost of this suit.

Estate of Henry McClard, deceased
And now comes Sanders Walker admr. of said Estate and says he has no annual settlement to make and he has until next term of this Court to m... final settlement

PAGE 99 - 22 Jul 1853

Robert P. Paramore vs. Leweney Simmons admr. of Jesse Simmons, 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 second class.

Allen Dowdy vs. Leweney Simmons admr. of Jesse Simmons, decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Nine dollars and Forty Nine cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the Fifth class.

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

John M. Johnson vs. Leweney Simmons admr. of Jesse Simmons, decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Twenty dollars and Twenty Two cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the Fifth class.

Daniel B. Miller vs. Leweney Simmons admr. of Jesse Simmons, 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
pg. 100
defendant the sum of One dollar and Seventy Five cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the Fifth class.

PAGE 100 - 22 Jul 1853

John Tippen vs. Leweney Simmons admr. of Jesse Simmons, decd.
The parties appear and the defendant waives the service of a notice herein, and the Court after hearing the Testimony offered doth consider and adjudge that said plaintiff recover against said defendant the sum of Thirty One dollars and Sixty Two cents for his debt together with the cost of this suit and that this Judgment be of the Fifth class, except 6$ which is classed in the 2nd class.

Estate of James Stafford, deceased
Ordered by the Court that Daniel B. Miller admr. of said Estate have a credit of Ten dollars and Sixty Five cents on his inventory for an account on John A. Taylor which is proven to be paid.

Estate of Philip Bright, deceased
On motion of John D. Smith admr. of said Estate it is ordered that he have until the next Term of this court to make final settlement.

Estate of James Stafford, deceased
On motion of Daniel B. Miller admr. of said Estate and on his motion it is ordered that he have a credit on his inventory for an account on Hardin Dodson of Nineteen dollars.

23 Jul 1853
Estate of Robert Giboney, deceased
And now comes Henry H. Bedford & Solomon G. Kitchen administrators of said Estate and on their motion it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that there is not sufficient assets in their hands to pay the debts against said Estate, and that the whole of the real estate belonging to said Estate which was heretofore ordered to be sold has not yet been sold. It is therefore ordered that said administrators do sell the remaining part of the real estate belonging to said Estate heretofore ordered to be sold and that said real estate be sold at ...
pg. 101
auction at the Court house door of the County on the f... day of the next term of this Court it being the 17th day of ... October next, during the setting of said County court, and the said real estate be sold on a credit of Twelve months the ... purchaser or purchasers giving note and approved security for the payment of the purchase money, and it is further ordered that said administrators cause a notice containing a particular description of the real estate to be sold, stating ... time, place and terms of sale to be set up at ten of the most public places in this County at least twenty days before the day of said sale, and that they make report of their proce... to this court.

 

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