DEED RECORDS OF BASTROP COUNTY, TEXAS, VOLUME 36, PAGES 507-508
The State of Texas, County of Bastrop
Before the undersigned authority on this day personally appeared C.C. WATTERSON of said County and State, known to me to be a credible person and who being by me duly sworn upon oath states:
That I was acquainted with J.L. FREEMAN who resided in Bastrop County, Texas, and on information states that J.L. FREEMAN's first wife died before or during the Civil War, and left surviving the following named children as her only surviving heirs.
(1) William A. FREEMAN, a son, who died about 3 years ago.
(2) Sarah A. McCLESKY.
(3) Senthy Willie WATSON, wife of Bud WATSON moved about 1873 or don't know whether she is now living or dead, but know that she was living in 1880.
(4) Texanna RHODES, wife of Leah RHODES, moved about 1877 or 78, do not know of my knowledge where she died, am informed that she died in Lampasas Co. in 1913.
(5) Kate MORGAN, wife of Fred MORGAN, now living in Bastrop Co., Tex.

That tract of land of 100 acres, part of A. MAYS Survey in Bastrop Co., Texas, which was sold by MCCLESKY & wife to D. C. HENDRIX by deed of date Nov. 10, 1876, recorded in Book K, p. 192 & 193, Deed Records Bastrop County - There were in cultivation of said tract about 60 acres when D. C. HENDRIX bought the tract and that D. C. HENDRIX enclosed whole 191 acre tract except about 18 acres with fence on or about 1878 or 1880. That said D. C. HENDRIX and those claiming under him held continuous possession occupying same up to the time D. C. HENDRIX sold off the 50 acre tract to John D. HENDRIX March 10, 1897 and that John D. HENDRIX went into immediate possession of said 50 acres when he bought it and occupied same continuously from that date up to the time he sold to Bud GOOTMAN of date Oct. 29, 1908 & GOOTMAN went into possession of same at time he bought it & has occupied, used & cultivated same continuously up to the present time.
Affiant further states that William Thomas HENDRIX and those claiming under him held actual possession of the whole of said 191 acre tract from Aug. 25, 1892, the time he bought same from D. C. HENDRIX, up to the time he sold off the 50 acre tract back to D. C. HENDRIX Oct. 5th, 1896, and after that held the balance of said tract 141 acres cultivating & using same continuously up to the present time.
This 22nd June, A.D. 1914 C. C. WATTERSON
Sworn to & subscribed before me this the 24th day of 1914. F. A. ORGAIN, Seal Notary Public of Bastrop County, Texas
A true copy of the original filed for record at 2 o'clock P.M. October 30th, 1914 and recorded at 8 o'clock A.M. November 5th, 1914. W.H. ALEXANDER, C.C.C.B.Co., By T. JONES, Deputy.

Brief abstracts of deeds, Bastrop co. TX, through 1899 for the surname WATSON.

Vol. L, Page 372 22 AUG 1859. Branch and Anna WATSON, et al., to O. W. SHIPP. The deed is done in Washington County, and reads "We, Luke ROBERTS and Ellenor ROBERTS, wife of said Luke; Branch A. WATSON and Anna A. WATSON, wife of said Branch; and Milam GAY."

Vol. L, Page 413. Branch A. & Ann A. WATSON from O.W. SHIPP, a T Bond. Dated 24 DEC 1859, filed same day. Part of S. SAWYER. [Branch A. Watson.] The earliest occurrence of the name Watson.
Watson, Branch A. & Anna, 1860 Caldwell Co. TX p199.

Vol. L, Page 431 30 DEC 1859. A quitclaim deed, Branch A. and Ann WATSON to O. W. SHIPP. This deed is done in Washington County. Watson, Branch A. & Anna, 1860 Caldwell Co. TX p199.

Vol. P, Page 533, 6 JAN 1870. This deed is confusing. The preamble says that it is an agreement between Andrew HERMES and John Watson, but it is signed as John HEARN and Andrew (his mark) WATSON. It is indexed as Andrew WATSON and John HEARN. [The name Hearn may be the same as Herron.] Marriages for the name Andrew Watson: Andrew WATSON to Betsy TOWNSEND 19 MAR 1876; Andy WATSON to Ellen WALKER 27 DEC 1883.

Vol. Q, Page 69, 7 MAR 1871. W. H. & M. D. WATSON from James A. CHANDLER. William H. and wife Martha D. are of Bastrop County.

Vol. Q, Page 392, 1 JAN 1872. A Deed of Trust, Thomas D. WATSON to J. C. HIGGINS. This volume is a "transcribed" volume, having been typed. The body of this instrument reads "Thomas E.," but the typed signature is T.D.

Vol. S, Page 201, 15 MAR 1873. John T. WATSON to J. C. HIGGINS. John T. mortgages his crops.

Vol. T, Page 30. John T. WATSON from Sarah M. BASFORD, dated 9 JUL 1873, filed 23 AUG 1873.

Vol. T, Page 52, 26 JUN 1873. A Power of Attorney, J. T. WATSON et al to D. C. HENDRICKS. John T. WATSON and wife Susan. [Marriage records show J. P. Watson to Susan SMITH, 30 Dec 1868, but all deeds say J. T. and Susan Watson. Other deeds show she is daughter of Samuel WOLFENBERGER]

Vol. T, Page 342, 22 JAN 1874. Mary P. WATSON from A. W. HILL. For the love and affection that I have for Mary P. WATSON. The land was bought from John T. McGHEE Sept. 18, 1854, and is one single tract. No relationship is stated. [Other records show he is her father.]

Vol. U, Page 432, September 3,1874. "We, J.L. FREEMAN and Susannah FREEMAN, have sold unto C.W. WATSON, daughter of said J.S. FREEMAN by his former wife (now deceased)." This is indexed as "J. L. FREEMAN & wf."

Vol. U, Page 502. William H. WATSON from Jacob SORRELL, a T Bond. Dated 1 JAN 1869, filed 7 DEC 1874. 100 acres, SORRELLS.

Vol. U, Page 505 (could be Vol. W). William H. WATSON from Jacob SORRELL (decd.). Dated 5 DEC 1874, filed 7 DEC 1874. 100 acres of land.

Vol. U Page 607. 27 NOV 1874. Susan WATSON et al to R. C. FAULKNER. "We, Ann WEAVER, Susan WOLFENBERGER, Guy WOLFENBERGER, the surviving heirs of Samuel WOLFENBERGER, deceased".

Vol. V, Page 121, 25 JAN 1877. E. A. WATSON from Campbell TAYLOR and wife. E.A. WATSON and W.S. WATSON. Land is 320 acres in the D. Holdiman Survey. [E. A. Watson m Anna B. Walker 6 Dec 1876] [William S WATSON m Mattie HERRON 12 MAR 18723/4Martha Jane]. He is Elisha A. Watson.
In County Court, March term 1903, J.B. Watson of Bastrop Co., states that E.A. Watson, his brother and the father of minors, has died, leaving property estimated at $1,000. Children are Lula, 17, Lela,14, Kate, 12. Mother Anna agrees to J.B. Watson's guardianship. Marriages: Lula Watson m Clebe BRYANT 17 Dec 1908. Katie Watson m Ed RABENSBURG 4 Jul 1909. Lila d unmarried. This J.B. is not the half-brother of Thomas D. and William Henry, sons of John T.

Vol. V, Page 146, 10 JAN 1878. John T. WATSON and wife Susan to Edward WEAVER et al, 40+ acres from the Caroline WOLFENBERGER Estate.

Vol. V, Page 200. E.A. WATSON from William W. WALKER et ux. Dated 21 FEB 1879, filed 21 MAR 1879. 200 acres, WALKER.

Vol. V, Page 242. Dated 27 DEC 1879, filed 5 JAN 1880. Susan C. WATSON et al to F. P. SMITH, 150 acres of the S. WOLFENBERGER property. While this one was indexed as "Susan, et al," I found only Susan mentioned. [Note that Susan was SMITH at marriage to Watson]

Vol. V, Page 272, 30 OCT 1880. W. H. WATSON and wife C .W. to Antoin HILBIG, 40 acres of the J. Lentz League. He is found with this property in the tax rolls.

Vol. W, Page 391, dated 28 DEC 1875, filed 11 JAN 1876. John T. WATSON & Susan to Benjamin HAYWOOD, 163 acres of land.

Vol. W, Page 505. Dated 26 JUN 1873, filed 19 FEB 1876, John T. & Susan WATSON to A.B. SUMMERS et al. An agreement concerning the Caroline WOLFENBERGER Estate.

Vol. W, Page 505. John T. & Susan WATSON from F. M. YOAST, an agreement dated 26 JUN 1873, filed 19 FEB 1876. Caroline WOLFENBERGER Estate.

Vol. W, Page 508. Dated 26 JUN 1873, filed 19 FEB 1876. John T. & Susan WATSON to Daniel C. HENDRICKS. A Power of attorney.

Vol. X, Page 5, 26 FEB 1876. William WATSON, Administrator's Deed, to Frank GIESECKE. Deed is done in Washington County. [Washington Co. is where Branch A. and Anna WATSON were in 1856, selling land in Bastrop Co.; needs research.]

Vol. Y, Page 391. Susan WATSON from Edward WEAVER et ux. Dated 10 JAN 1878, filed 3 DEC 1878. 40+ acres, S. WOLFENBERGER.

Vol. Z, Page 470. 9 FEB 1878. W. B. WATSON from E. A. WATSON and wife. Preamble reads E. A. WATSON & wife. It is signed as E.A. WATSON and A. B. WATSON. Land is 320 acres in the David Hailman Survey.

Vol. 1, Page 155, 25 MAY 1881. L. W. WATSON to T. J. TRIGG. The land mortgaged is at least a part of the land conveyed to his mother, Mary P. WATSON by A. W. HILL 22 JAN 1874, recorded at Vol. T, Page 242 of the Deed Records of Bastrop County. His sister is identified as Eva WATSON and his brother as Robert A. WATSON.

Vol. 1, Page 185, At the top of this short instrument is "Bastrop Texas, Tuesday, December 11, 1880." On or before December 11, 1881, I will pay to F.E. WATSON $50 with 10% interest.. The mortgage that follows refers to land that was conveyed to W.H. WATSON and Martha WATSON by deed dated March 7, 1871, and is his interest, being 1/2 of 144 acres.

Vol. 1, Pages 461-462. Index says T. J. WATSON, et al, by Sheriff to Joseph D. SAYERS. Property of John T. WATSON is ordered by the District Court to be seized and conveyed by the Sheriff to satisfy a judgment of the District Court in favor of F.A. STONE, Guardian, vs. J. T. WATSON.

Vol. 1, Page 514. Dated 4 MAR 1880, filed 22 APR 1881. W. S. WATSON to W. H. JONES. Apparently Lots in McDade, Texas.

Vol. 2, Page 128. L.W. WATSON from TRIGG & ERHARD, a Release. Dated 5 OCT 1881, filed same day.

Vol. 2, Page 233. 15 SEP 1880. W. H. & C. W. WATSON to H. F. CHAMBLISS. William H. and his wife Cynthia are of Bastrop County.

Vol. 2, Page 240. E. H. WATSON from William W. WALKER. Dated 3 DEC 1881. filed 10 DEC 1881.200 acres. J.M. BANGS. (May be E.A. Watson)

Vol. 2, Page.407, 17 DEC 1881. William S. WATSON from Segar P. LEIGH. This deed is done in Travis County, where LEIGH is a resident. W. S. is of Bastrop.

Vol. 2, Pages 538-542, 28 FEB 1882. Partition and Plat. R. A. WATSON, et al., from Eva S. WATSON. This is an agreement between Eva S. WATSON, Lee W. WATSON and Robert A. WATSON, all of Bastrop County, and the heirs of Mary P. WATSON, deceased, made for the purpose of partitioning the several and respective tracts of land being and situate in County aforesaid and west of the Colorado River and embraced in a certain deed of conveyance executed by A.W. HILL to said Mary P. WATSON and bearing date of January 22, 1874 and recorded on pages 342-343 of the Deed Records of said County. The acknowledgement of Eva S. WATSON is taken in Nueces County. There is a hand drawn plat.

Vol. 2, Page 559, 22 MAR 1882. W. S. and M. J. WATSON to John POWELL. This deed identifies W.S. WATSON's wife as "Sarah" Jane. Land involved is 170 acres on the headwaters of Piney Creek, D. Holderman Survey. [Note: In deed filed 11 FEB 1889, she is Martha J.]

Vol. 3, Page 620.13 FEB 1883, same day. Lee W. WATSON to J.C. HIGGINS et Mortgage, 115+ acres of the E. JENKINS property. These notes from page of Index, not from notebook.

Vol.3, Page 633. Henry WATSON from J.M. ROBINSON. Dated 22 JAN 1883, filed22 FEB 1883. Part of B. BYMER.

Vol. 3, Page 634. Dated 29 JAN 1883, filed 22 FEB 1883. Henry WATSON to J. C. BUCHANAN, 148 acres of the B. BYMER property.

Vol. 4, Page 174, Deed Records of Bastrop County, Texas. APR 1883, filed 9 APR 1883. Lee W. WATSON to J. C. HIGGINS et Mortgage, 115 acres of the E. JENKINS property.

Vol. 4, Page 200. Dated 14 APR 1883 filed 16 APR 1883, 59 1/2 acres of the Knight & White Survey.

Vol. 4, Page 374. Dated 31 AUG 1881, filed 6 JUN 1883. W. T. WATSON et al to BASTROP & LEE CO. CO-OP ASSN., a Charter. Patrons of Husbandry.

Vol. 4, Page 391. William S. WATSON from W. R. BAKER, Trustee, et al. Dated 12 MAY 1883, filed 22 FEB 1883. Part B. BYMER.

Vol. 4, Page 623. Dated 29 SEP 1883, filed same day. Lee W. WATSON to W. C. POWELL. Mortgage.

Vol. 35, Page 255 [this book is from 1901]. 17 Oct 1883. J. T. & J. B. WATSON et al to W. H. WATSON. Mentioned as Grantors are J. T. WATSON, W. T. WATSON and W. H. WATSON, apparently all of Llano County. their interest is in the estate of Thomas D. WATSON, deceased, late of Petersburg, Virginia.

Vol. 5, Page 558. E.A. WATSON from T.J. SMITH. Dated 1 MAR 1884, filed same day. 91+ acres of J.M. BANGS.

Vol. 6, Page 576, 10 JAN 1885. R. A. WATSON to F. A. ORGAIN. A part of the land is a partition between J. W. WATSON, Eva WATSON and R. A. WATSON, 2-28-1882, acquisition of the land recorded at Vol. 2, Pages 538-541 of the Deed Records of Bastrop County, 121+ acres of the E. Jenkins Survey.

Vol. 7, page 10. Dated JAN 1885, filed 7 FEB 1885. W. S. WATSON to A.W. SCRUGGS. 160 acres of land. 163. Vol. 7, Page 320. Dated 13 JAN 1885, filed 16 JAN 1885. R. A. WATSON to F. A. ORGAIN, a Mortgage, 121 acres of the JENKINS property.

Vol. 7, Page 511. W.L. WATSON from F.A. ORGAIN. Dated 1 OCT 1885, filed 2 OCT 1885. 100 acres of James WEST.

Vol. 7, Page 522. R.A. WATSON et al from W. A. HIGHSMITH et ux. Dated 28 SEP 1885, filed 3 OCT 1885. 320 acres WENBURN.

Vol. 7, Page 523. R.A. WATSON et al from W. A. HIGHSMITH et ux. Dated 28 SEP 1885, filed 3 OCT 1885. 340 acres, O'CONNELL.

Vol. 7, Page 593, 28 JUL 1885. Eva S. and R.A. WATSON et al to the Heirs of A. W. HILL. P. T. HILL, S. M. POWELL, joined by her husband W.C. POWELL, Eva WATSON, Lee WATSON and Robert WATSON, children and heirs of Mary P. WATSON, formerly Mary P. HILL This is an agreement regarding the division of the 200-acre homestead of A. W. HILL.

Vol. 8, Pages 23-24, 19 NOV 1885. Indexed as Eva L. WATSON to Dan GRADY. Eva WATSON is of Travis County. The instrument mentions notes she holds against R.A. WATSON. The first tract is 119 1/3 acres in The Valley, set apart to Eva L. WATSON in the division of the Watson Place. The metes and bounds description of the next tract shows that it adjoins property owned by Charles WATSON. The two tracts contain 153+ acres, and are the Knight and White Surveys.

Vol. 8, Pages 25-26, Deed Records of Bastrop County, Texas, 19 NOV 1885. R. A. WATSON to Dan GRADY. First tract is 121 1/3 acres in The Valley, allotted to R.A. WATSON on division of Watson Place.

Vol. 8, Page 50. R. A. WATSON from F. A. ORGAIN, a Release. Dated 21 NOV 1885, filed 23 NOV 1885. Vol. 6 & 7.

Vol. 8, Page 54, 13 NOV 1885. E. E. HILL, A. M. HILL, Lee Watson and Robert A. WATSON, all of Bastrop County and Robert T. HILL and Eva S. WATSON of Travis County to William C. POWELL.

Vol. 8, Page 54. Dated 13 NOV 1885, filed same day. R. A. WATSON to William C. POWELL, 171+ acres of land.

Vol. 8, Page 63. Dated 13 NOV 1885, filed 28 NOV 1885. R. A. WATSON to James H. CRAFT. 110 acres of land, W.C. POWELLS.

Vol. 8, Page 65. Dated 13 NOV 1885, filed 28 NOV 1885. Eva S. & L.W. WATSON to Robert T. HILL, 218 acres of land.

Vol. 8, Page 65. Dated 13 NOV 1885, filed 28 NOV 1885. R. A. WATSON et al to Robert T. HILL, 218 acres of land.

Vol. 8, Page 154, 28 AUG 1885. W. S. WATSON to H. C. House. Notes are payable to W.S. WATSON at McDade, Bastrop County. Land is on the east side of the Colorado River, on the waters of Piney Creek. A Vendor's Lien is retained

Vol. 8, Page-170, 18 DEC. 1885. L. H. and J. L. SCARBOROUGH to H. C. NASH. Land is in the town of Paige.

Vol. 8, Page 258, 19 JAN 1885. A Release, Eva S. WATSON to Dan GRADY. Eva is still of Travis County.

Vol. 8, Page 417. J. B. WATSON from Casander SIMS (by Atty.). Dated 7 DEC 1885, filed 8 MAR 1886. 150+ acres, BYMER.

Vol. 9, Page 601. Dated 6 DEC 1886, filed same day. R.A. WATSON to Dan GRADY. 68 acres of land, KNIGHT & WHITE.

Vol. 10, Page 142, 6 APR 1886. J. B. WATSON and Alice to Isabella VANDELIOUS, 37+ acres. Alice is the wife of J.B. WATSON.

Vol. 10, Page 260. Dated 12 JAN 1887 filed 2 FEB1887. J. B. WATSON & wife Alice to M.M. SLATON. 113 acres of land.

Vol. 10, Page 403. Dated 24 JAN 1887, filed 8 MAR 1887. Robert A. & EVA S. WATSON et al to T B & H RWY CO. Right of Way.

Vol. 11, Page 397, 14 NOV 1887. John T. and Susan WATSON to Guy WOLFENBERGER. 560 acres located in Llano County.

Vol. 11, Page 440, Deed Records of Bastrop County, Texas. Dated 6 APR 1886, filed 23 DEC 1887. L.W. WATSON (by Sheriff) to A. M. HILL. 15 acres of the E. JENKINS

Vol. 11, Page 459, 8 AUG 1885. William S. WATSON from W. R. BAKER, Trustee, et al. The instrument is done in Harris County.

Vol. 11, Page 461. William S. WATSON from H.H. HOUSE et ux. Dated 5 DEC 1887, filed 29 DEC 1887. 102 acres, WALLACE.

Vol. 11, Page 463. W. S. WATSON from D.T. PAIR et ux. Dated 23 NOV 1887, filed 29 DEC 1887. 200 acres, WALKER.

Vol. 11,.Page 517. Dated 6 JAN 1888, filed 16 JAN 1888. J.B. & Alice WATSON to M. M. SLATON et. al, 150 1/2 acres of land [J. B. WATSON m Alice WEAVER 11 AUG 1873]

Vol. 11, Page 537. W. S. WATSON et al from RANSON COOPERATIVE ASSN. Dated 4 NOV 1887, filed 26 JAN 1888. Lots in McDade.

Vol. 11, Page 559. W. S. WATSON et al from John D. NASH. Dated 30 JAN 1888, filed 31 JAN 1888. Lots in McDade

Vol. 12, Page 372. Dated 11 OCT 1888, filed 20 OCT 1888. W.S. WATSON et al to G.W. HOWREY. Lots in McDade

Vol. 13, Page 189. Dated 7 NOV 1888, filed 11 FEB 1889. W.S. & Martha J. WATSON to J.B. WATSON, 150 acres, HOLDERMAN

Vol. 13, Page 239. Dated 1 FEB 1889, filed 20 FEB 1889. W. S. WATSON et al to MCDADE COOPERATIVE ASSN PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY. Lots in McDade.

Vol. 14, Page 453. Dated 21 DEC 1889, filed 24 DEC 1889. Eva S. WATSON to A.M. HILL. An interest in 200 acres of E. JENKINS.

Vol. 14, Page 454. R. A. & VOLLEY WATSON to A. M. HILL, dated 19 DEC 1889, filed 24 DEC 1889. An interest in 20 acres, E. JENKINS

Vol. 16, Page 3. W. S. WATSON to Rafe HAYWOOD et al. Dated 19 APR 1890, filed 20 SEP 1890. 200 acres of G.W. WALLACE & James REID.

Vol. 16, Page 328. E. A. & A. B. WATSON to W. L. WALKER et al. Dated 27 MAY 1890, filed 4 DEC 1890. Part of J.M. BANGS & others.

Vol. 16, Page 330. A. B. WATSON from W.L. WALKER et al. Dated 6 DEC 1890, filed same day. Part J.M. BANGS and others.

Vol. 17, Page 137. P. T. WATSON, Trustee, from John M. HERRON. Dated 23 JUN 1888, filed 13 APR 1891. Tract.

Vol. 17, Page 141. W. S. WATSON from UNKNOWN OWNER, by TAX COLLECTOR. Dated 7 APR 1891, filed 13 APR 1891.

Vol. 17, Page 164. W. S. WATSON from G.R. ALLEN et ux, a Deed and Contract. Dated 23 FEB 1889, filed 7 APR 1891.. Several Tracts.

Vol. 17, page 169. W. S. WATSON to W.C.M. BETTS. Dated 12 DEC 1889, filed 7 APR 1891. Several tracts.

Vol. 17, Page 399. W. S. WATSON et al to J.H. MOBLEY. Dated 3 AUG 1891, filed 7 SEP 1891, a Quitclaim Deed. 200 acres of James WEST

Vol. 17, Page 399, 3 AUG 1891. T. D. & M. D. WATSON et al to William M. VON ROSENBERG; M.D. WATSON is the wife of W.H. WATSON. Land is a part of the B. Bymer Survey

Vol. 17, Page 436. W. S. WATSON to W. P. PARKS. Dated 1 DEC 1890, filed 13 OCT 1891. 102 acres of land.

Vol. 20, Page 333. W. H. & T. D. WATSON et al from William VON ROSENBERG JR. et ux. Dated 15 SEP 1891, filed 16 SEP 1893. 144 acres, B. BYMER.

Vol. 20, Page 381. Mary A. & Perry WATSON to J.W. HICKS et al, a Power of Attorney concerning any land in Texas. Dated 22 MAY 1893, filed 12 OCT 1893

Vol. 20, Page 640. W. S. WATSON to P. T. WATSON. Dated 11 DEC 1893, filed 18 DEC 1893. 200 acres of Martin WALKER.

Vol. 21, Page 1. P. T. WATSON from Gus ESCHBERGER & wife. Dated 9 DEC 1893, filed 18 DEC 1893. 11+ acres WALKER.

Vol. 21, Page 16. W.S. WATSON from W. A. FLEMING & wife. Dated 8 SEP 1893, filed 20 DEC 1893. 117 acres, BYANS.

Vol. 21, Page 17. W. S. WATSON to G. W. WHITWORTH. Dated 18 DEC 1893, filed 20 DEC 1893

Vol. 21, Page 19. W. S. WATSON from George ALLEN & wife. Dated 19 MAR 1890 filed 20 DEC 1893.200 acres, WALLACE & REID.

Vol. 21, Page 20. W. S. WATSON from H. H. HOUSE & wife. Dated 1 DEC 1890, filed 20 DEC 1893. 102 acres, WALLACE.

Vol. 21, Page 22.. W. S. WATSON from W. P. PARKS et ux. Dated 16 FEB 1893, filed 20 DEC 1893. 102 acres, WALLACE.

Vol. 21, Page 156. W. S. WATSON from E. C. M. FORE, a Release. Dated 8 DEC 1891, filed 30 JAN 1894. 200 acres, BEASLEY

Vol. 21, Page 158. W. S. WATSON from William WOODS & wife. dated 9 DEC 1893, filed 30 JAN 1894. 200 acres, S. S. BEASLEY

Vol. 21, Page 297. P. T. & M. J. WATSON to Gus ESCHBERGER. Dated 14 DEC1893, filed 8 MAR 1894. 11+ acres of Martin WALKER.

Vol. 23, Page 392. S. S. WATSON from S. T. STANDIFER. Dated 26 JUN 1895, filed 25 JUL 1895. Lot in Elgin.

Vol. 24, Page 549. W. S. WATSON et al to E. E. GANN. Dated 22 JUN 1896, filed 29 JUN 1896. 527 acres of James WEST.

Vol. 24, Page 588. W. S. WATSON et al to W. A. WOODS. Dated 11 NOV 1893, filed 22 JUL 1896. 210+ acres of James WEST.

Vol. 24, Page 620. Rebecca WATSON, by guardian,. to Mitchell GARTZ. Dated 23 JUN 1896, filed 15 AUG 1896. 20 acres of J.G. LENTZ.

Vol. 24, Page 630. John T. & Susan C. WATSON to Caroline GLASS et al. Dated 7 AUG 1896, filed 22 AUG 1896. 170 acres of S. WOLFENBERGER

Vol. 25, Page 54. W. S. WATSON et al to Henry JOINER. Dated 22 JUN 1896, filed 1 OCT 1896. 100 acres of James WEST.

Vol. 25, Page 130. W. S. WATSON to A. J. BREWER. Dated 21 AUG 1894, filed 7 NOV 1896. 24+ acres of MARTINEZ

Vol. 25, Page 299. Andrew & Ellen WATSON from Mary A. McDOWALL. Dated 30 AU6 1889, filed 31 DEC 1896.

Vol. 25, Page 552. Ellen WATSON from Lee A. CREACEY et al. Dated 27 MAR 1897, filed 30 MAR 1897. Lot in Bastrop.

Vol. 26, Page 198. W. S. WATSON to K. H. BARBEE, a Release. Dated 30 AUG 1897, filed 7 OCT 1897. Looks like Lots 3 and 27 in McDade

Vol. 26, Page 328. W. S. WATSON to D. B. SPILLAR. Dated 27 AUG, filed 22 NOV 1897. 102 acres of MARTINEZ.

Vol. 28, Page 487. W.S. WATSON to Rafe HAYWOOD et al, a Release. Dated 2 DEC 1898, filed 6 DEC 1898. 200 acres, Vol. 16, Pages 3-4.

Vol. 29, Page 470. William S. WATSON from F.A. RICE, Trustee, et al, a Release. Dated 18 DEC 1889, filed 19 JUN 1899. Lots in McDade.

Vol. 29, Page 472. William S. WATSON from F. A. RICE, Trustee, et al. Dated 12 FEB 1889, filed 19 JUN 1899. Lots in McDade.

Vol. 29, Page 479. Martha J WATSON from John TINNIN & wife. Dated 11 JAN 1899, filed 19 JUN 1899. 1034 acres, John HERRON.

Vol.29, page 476. W. S. WATSON from W.K. BENSON. Dated 21 NOV 1889, filed 19 JUN 1899. Lot in McDade.

Vol. 29, Page 479. W. S. WATSON to J.W. VERMILLION. Dated 19 JUN 1899, FILED 19 JAN 1890. Lot in McDade. [This is how it was typed, but I believe dates should be 19 JUN 1889, filed 19 JUN 1899, as the others.]

Vol. 29, Page 480. W. S. WATSON from W. C. M. BETTS & wife. Dated 7 JUN 1889, filed 19 JUN 1899. 320 acres, J. WRIGHT

Vol. 29, Page 483. W. S. WATSON from M. SHARBUTT & wife. Dated 24 JAN 1889, file 19 JUN 1899. 110 acres, James RAINS

Vol. 29, Page 489. W. S. WATSON from W. A. BUCHANAN & wife. Dated 12 JAN 1899, filed 19 JUN 1899. Lots in McDade.

Vol. 29, Page 486. W. S. WATSON from R.J. MOORE. Dated 21 SEP 1898, filed 19 JUN 1899. 50 acres, A. MARTINEZ.

Vol. 30, Page 69. S. S. WATSON from S. Texana STANDIFER. Dated 20 SEP 1899, filed 28 SEP 1899.

Vol. 30, Page 565. W. S. WATSON to D. E. ROE. Dated 19 AUG 1899, filed 30 DEC 1899.



The State of Texas, County of Bastrop
Cannon vs Cannon, Admr
And now comes the defendant, William R. Cannon H. in and for answer to the amended petition of the plaintiff filed at the January term of the Probate Court AD 1853. Says that all the statements and allegations contained in her said amended petition are untrue. He states that the said plaintiff has never aided or assisted his father, William Cannon Decd, in acquiring any property now owned by his estate. He charges that the said Agnes K Cannon refused to come to Texas with the said William Cannon from the State of Alabama that many years after his arrival in Texas, having come to the country poor and penneless tho said plaintiff to wit in the year 1839. Came in a hasty visit from a Foreign Government and wanted the said William to give her a portion of the property he had above and unaided by the said plaintiff acquired in the wilds of Texas. At which time this defendant's father the said William, proposed to receive her as his wife and to share his property and toils with her, which she declined doing but went back to a thru foreign government to wort the state of Alabama of the United States of America. She has at all times refused to live with the said William Cannon Decd, has never aided or assisted in acquiring any of the estate of the said William but declined doing so and utterly refused to live with the said William and to share his toils in this government of property or to aid him with and comfort the said William as her husband. and this defendant further states that he is satisfied from information of a reliable character that it is the machanations and management of designing now who are figuring to deprive him of his patrimony as the sole heir, to said estate the said Agnes K never did ungo any claim either for an interest in community or for alimony during the life of the said William but abandoned him to his fair as aforesaid to do the best he could solitory and alone, wholly unaided or comforted by her as a wife. And he further charges as he has in his answer to the original petition denying all allegations and regains proof of all matirial allegations and having fully answered prays to be discharged with his costs. Henderson Marshall Claiborn for defendant.
File a Feby 2nd 1853 signature unreadable
Also is (hard to read):
Agnes K Garrison vs W R Cannon, adm Estaqte of Wm Cannon Decd
In County Court January ? ++ 1853
Comes the defendant in the above petition ? Wm R Cannon and for answer denies all and singular the alligations and matters charged in the plaintifs petition and says that petition as alliged is not entitled to a community of interest in the estate of his deceased father William Cannon. That his said father William Cannon immigrated to the Republic of Texas in the year 1839, That he brought with him no property to Texas having come to said state a poor man. That the community of interest claimed by petitioner was acquired by the labor and energy of his said deceased parent while said petitioner was living in the state of Alabama, United States of America. That said petitioner did not assist the said Wm Cannon in his acquisition of any of the property she now claims. What said property was not acquired by ? ? of ? as no nuptial partnership exsisted from the settlement of his deseased fathers in Texas to his ? as petitioner never lived under the same roof with him was not a partner to his sufferings and toils. That she never performed the office of wife in any capacity whatever on the contrary absolutly refused to ? said offering but remarried an alien to this republic of Texas and an alien to the domicil of his deceased father. That if petitioner was ever married to his said father Wm Cannon and she absolutly withdrew herself from his roof previous to said deceased emigrating to Texas. ? renounsing all right to any partipation in the bienes ganancials or community property in said estate defendant further says that he is the only heir of the said Wm Cannon and is then for entitled to the whole said estate both real and personal.
And defendant further answer says that the said Agnes K Cannon alias Patterson was never the wife of his said deceased father Wm Cannon. That the said Cannon took a wife whom maiden name was MARY MORGAN the mother of the defendant that the said Mary died in the year 1831 or 2 previous to the emmigration of his deceased father to Texas and that the said Wm Cannon never married after his arrival in Texas.
And for further answer defendant ? all and regular the aforesaid alligations in the aforesaid petition and prays to be discharged with his toils.
Hamilton Marchal and C. Carbow for defendant.

(the side of the document has:) Defendant states this the head right Leagues and labor of land granted to his father the said Wm was in virtue of his father having his two sons, this defendent and 1 brother, in Texas in? to secure his said land under the laws of Texas governing colonization.


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State of Texas, County of Bastrop
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That I, James H. Gillespie, as principal and James Nicholson and William H. Garrett, as security are held and firmly bound unto J. Pinkney Henderson, Governor of the State of Texas, or his successors in ofice in the penal sum of two thousand dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made we bind ourselves and each of us our heirs, executors, administrators and assigns jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 23rd day of July, 1846, The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas, the above bounded James H. Gillespie, was on the 13th inst duly elected County Clerk of the County of Bastrop, for the Term of two years from the date of said election. Now if the said Gillespie shall faith fully discharge all and singular the duties appertaining to said office for and during said term or so long as he shall continue to exercise the duties of the same agreeable to the consitution and laws of said state then this obligation to be null and void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Given under our hands and seals the day and year above written.
James H. Gillespie (seal)
James Nicholson (seal)
W. H. Garrett (seal)
Examined and approved:
R. S. Reding, C. J. B. C.
State of Texas, County of Bastrop
I, James H. Gillespie, do solemnly affirm that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent in me as County Clerk of Bastrop County agreeable to the Constitution and Laws of the United States and of this State, and I do further solemnly affirm that since the adoption of the constitution of this State by the Congress of the United States I being a citizen of this State have not fought a duel with deadly weapons within the State nor out of it; nor have I sent or accepted a challenge to fight a duel with deadly weapons, nor have I acted as second in carrying a challange or aided advised or assisted any person thus offending, so help me God.
Sworn and subscribed to before me, this 24th day of July, A. S. 1846. R. S. Reding, C.J.B.C.
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Original Bond and Oath and certificate of Chief Justice Recorded this 24th day of July, A. D. 1846.
James H. Gillespie, Co, Clk Co. B.


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Records of Deeds May 1869
The State of Texas, county of Bastrop
Know all men by these presents, that I, James H. Gillespie of the County of Bastrop and State of Texas, for and in consideration of the sum of Three Thousand five Hundred Dollars to me in hand paid by Gillespie, Morgan & Co, merchants, doing business in the town of Bastrop, County and State aforesaid, the members, conposing said firm being J. H. Gillespie, A. W. Moore and C. L. Morgan of Waco, all of said State, the receipt and payment whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained and sold, and do by these presents grant, bargain and sell and convey unto the said firm of Gillespie, Morgan & Co, their heirs and assigns the following described property, to wit: One lot or parcel of ground, situated, lying and being in the town of Bastrop, and being a part of Block No 5, conveyed to said Gillespie by H. Grusendorf and being the same occupied by said firm as their place of business-To have and to hold the same, together with all and singular the improvement, priviledges, hereitaments? and appartemanes to the same here longing or in any wise? incident or appertaining thereto with this said Gillespie, Morgan & Co, their heirs and ancestors, administrators and assigns in fee simple forever, and I, the said Gillespie bind myself, my heirs, executors and administrator to warrant and defend the title to said lot unto the said Gillespie, Morgan & Co, their heirs and assigns against the claim or claims of any and all persons whomsoever. In Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal, using scroll for seal this 24th day of May, A. D. 1869.
James H. Gillespie (seal)
W. J. Cain
B. C. Duval
$3.50 J. R. T.
The State of Texas, County of Bastrop
Before me, the undersigned authority personally appeared James H. Gillespie, whose name appears to the instrument above, being date the 24th day of May 1869-to me well known- who upon his oath states and acknowledges that he the said James H. Gillespie signed, sealed and delivered the above deed for the purposes and considerations therein named.
(Seal) In Testimony whereof I have hereunto signed by name and affixed my official seal at office in the town of Bastrop this the 24th day of May A. D. 1869. R. F. Campbell, Clk by C. Misgenberger?, Dept. C. C. B. C.
A true copy of the original deed filed at my office on the 24th day of May A. D. 1869 and recorded same date.
C. Wingenberger, Dept for R. F. Campbell, Clk


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Records of Deeds May 1869
In consideration of Twenty four Dollars (stricken out) Hundred Dollars gold, one half thereof to each of us paid by Robert E. Hill of the county of Bastrop in the State of Texas, me John W. Hill and Martha E. Brooks of the county afresaid have this day bargained, sold, transferred, awarded, conveyed and assigned, and by these presents do bargain, sell, transfer, grant and convey and assign unto said Robert E. Hill, his heirs and assigns all and singular our right, title and interest in and to, all the real estate situated in the County aforesaid, and in and to all and singular the personal property belonging to the estates of our father Middleton M. M. Hill and our mother Julia T. Hill, late of the County aforesaid, to have and to hold unto said Robert E. Hill, his heirs and assigns forever. In witness whereof and hereto sign our names and affirm our seals using scrawl for seals, this the 3rd day of April A. D. 1869.
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of John C. Yerger and D. O. Hill.
John W. Hill (scrawl)
M. E. Brooks (scrawl)
$2.55/00 J. R. T.
The State of Texas County of Bastrop
Before me the undersigned Clerk of the County Court in and for said County this day personally came John C. Yerger and made oath that John W. Hill & M. E. Brooks, whose names appear to the instrument of writing hereto attached, bearing date the 3rd day of April, A. D. 1869, acknowledged to him that they signed sealed and delivered said instrument for the considerations & purposes therein stated & he signed the same as witness. In evidence of which I here unto sign my name and affix my official seal, this the 22nd day of May, A. D. 1869. R. F. Campbell, Clk. C. C. B. C.
A true copy of the original deed, filed at my office on the 22nd May 1869 and recorded on the 24th May A. D. 1869. R. F. Campbell, Clk by C. Misingenberger?, Dept


DEED Book 53, page 485-486

appeared B. W. Gunter and wife, Ruth F. Gunter, known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. And the said Ruth F. Gunter, wife of the said S. W. Gunter, having been examined by me privily and apart from her husband and having the same fully explained to her, she, the said Ruth F. Gunter ackknowledged such instrument to be her act and deed and declared that she had willingly signed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, and that she did not wish to retract it.
Given under my hand and seal of office, this the 4 day of March, A. D. 1913.
(Seal) T. R. Mobley, Notary Public, Bastrop County, Texas
A true copy of the original filed for record at 2 o'clock P. M. June 17th, 1913 and recorded at 9:45 o'clock A. M. June 18th, 1913
H. H. Alexander, C.C.C.B.C. By T. Jones Deputy

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State of Texas
County of Bastrop.
Before me , the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Elbert Thorn, known to me to be a credible person, after being duly sworn, deposes and says:
That James c. smith is the oldest child of Sam C. Smith and wife, Fannie I. Smith, and that the following are the correct names and dates of births of the other children of Samuel C. Smith, deceased, and Fannie I. Smith:
Rosie Smith, born 2/10/1871, married J. W. Clark; Emma Smith, born 2/26/1873, married J. A. Donnell; Sammy Smith, born 11/12/1876, married Mary Donnell. That Sammy Smith died 11/22/1909, leaving no heirs; Isadore Smith, born 9/11/1877, married F. F. Baize; John Warner Smith, born 2/28/1880, married Ida Grohman. That John Warner Smith was nicknamed Bob, or B. S. Smith; that John Warner Smith was the same party as Warren Smith mentioned in the decree of the District Court of Bastrop County, Texas, in a certain suit numbered 1653, wherein Fannie C. Smith, et al, were plaintiffs and J. W. Corbell, et al, were defendants; said Judgment recorded in Vol. 26, page 609, of the Deed Records of Bastrop County, Texas, to which reference is made, and that Warran Smith, John Warner Smith, Bob Smith and B. S. Smith, are one and the same person, and that Warren Smith mentioned in the above Judgment signs his name to deeds as Bob or B. S. Smith.
Lanford Amith, born 10/24/1882 married Josie Lee. He was nicknamed Dick or D. S. Smith, and he signs his name to deeds as D. S. Smith, and that D. S. Smith, Dick Smith, Lanford Smith are one and the same person.
Willie Smith, born 4/20/1885, married Emma Riddle; that Willie Smith signs his name to deeds as W. E. Smith, and that Willie Smith and W. E. Smith, are one and the same person;
Aaron Smith, born 3/11/1888; that Aaron Smith signs his name to deeds a E. L. Smith; That Aaron Smith and E. L. Smith are one and the same person.
Ella Smith, born 12/29/1890, married John Haley.
That affiant further states under oath, that he has known all of the above named parties for many years, and that he knows their true names of all the above parties, and that the nicknames above mentioned were well known to all parties acquainted with them.
Elbert Thorn.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 25 day of February, 1913.
(Seal) John D. Hartman, Notary Public, Bexas Co., Texas.

State of Texas, County of Bastrop.
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Elbert Thorn, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
Given under my hand and seal of office, this the 25th day of February, A. D. 1913.
(Seal) John D. Hartman, Notary Public Bexar CO, Texas.

The State of Texas, County of Bastrop.
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared James C. Smith, and makes the following Statement under oath;
That he the said James C. Smith is the oldest child of Sam'l C. Smith and wife, Fannie I. Smith, and that the following are the correct names and dates of births of the other children of Samuel C. Smith (deceased) and Fanny I. Smith, also parties whom they married;
Rosie Smith was born 2/10/1871 and marries J. E. Clark;
Emma Smith, born 2/26/1873 and married J. A. Donnell;
Sammy Smith born 11/12/1876, married Mary Donnell. Died 11/12/1909, nor heirs;
Isadora Smith was born 9/11/1877, married F. F. Baize;
John Warner Smith born 2/28/1880, married Ida Grohman; Nick Name Bob or B. S.
Lanford Smith, born 10/24/1882, married Josie Lee.
Willie Smith, born 4/20/1885; sometimes signs W. E. Smith, married Emma Riddle.
Aaron Smith was born 3/11/1888, not married, signed deed as E. L. Smith;
Ella Smith, born 12/29/1890, married John Haley.

James C. Smith,
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this the 9th day of May, 1910.

(Seal) T. R. Mobley, Justice of the Peace and Ex-officio Notary Public, in and for Bastrop County, Texas.

A true copy of the original filed for record at 2 o'clock PM June 17th, 1913 and recorded at 10 o'clock AM June 18th, 1913.
H. H. Alexander, C.C.C.B.C. By T. Jones Deputy.

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The State of Texas, County of Bastrop.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That I, R. E. Jennings, of the said County and State, for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which I have and bear for my wife, Mrs. S. A. Jennings, also of the said County and State, and further consideration of One Dollar to me in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have given, released,

Deed 53, page 498

that certain one hundred and thirty acres of land lying and being situated in Bastrop County, Texas, and on the West side of the Colorado River and being the same one hundred and thirty acres of land conveyed to me by my father W. L. Sorrells, it being all my share and interest in his estate.
To Have and to Hold the above described premises, together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in anywise belonging, unto the said Mrs. G. I. Tally heirs and assigns forever, and I do hereby bind myself heirs, executors and administrators, to warrant and forever defend, all and singular the said premises unto the said Mrs. J. I. Tally heirs and assigns, against every person whomsoever law-fully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof.
Witness my hand at Red Rock, Tex., this 16th day of June, A. D. 1913.
Hettie Sorrell.
Witness at request of Grantor. N. B. harris

The State of Texas, County of Bastrop. Before me, T. R. Mobley, a Justice of the Peace and Ex-officio Notary Public in and for Bastrop County, Texas, on this day personally appeared Hettie Sorrells, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that she executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
Given under my hand and seal of office, this 16 day of June, A. D. 1913.
T. R. Mobley, Justice of the Peace and Ex-officio Notary Public in and for Bastrop County, Texas.

A true copy of the original filed for record at 2 o'clock PM June 19th. 1913, and recorded at 10 o'clock AM June 30th. 1913.
H. H. Alexander, C.C.C.B.Co. By T. Jones, Deputy.

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The State of Texas, County of Bastrop.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That we, M. W. Purcell, Albert Purcell, Mollie Roberts, joined by her husband L. C. Roberts, and S. A. Hanna, joined by her husband A. H. Hanna, and Rufus Purcell, all of Bastrop County, Texas, and Jennie Grumbles, joined by her husband, C. G. Grumbles, of Hays County, Texas, and Charley Purcell of Jones County, Texas, and Lizzie Tally, joined by her husband Matt Tally, of Cochen California, all heirs of Charley and Amanda Purcell (deceased), for and in consideration of the sum of eight hundred and ten dollars ($810.00) to us paid and secured to be paid by W. M. and A. A. Purcell of Bastrop County, Texas, as follows:
One Hundred and Fifty Dollars cash in hand to us paid the receipt of which we do hereby acknowledge, and in the further consideration of the execution of four promissory notes of even date herewith executed by W. M. and A. A. Purcell as follows:

1st. note for the sum of one hundred and fifty ($150.00) Dollars, due January the 1st. 1915; 2nd. Note for the sum of one hundred and fifty ($150.00) Dollars due January the 1st. 1916; 3rd. note for the sum of one hundred and fifty ($150.00) dollars due January the 1st. 1917; 4th. And last note for the sum of two hundred and ten ($210.00) dollars and due January the 1st. 1918.


Here is a couple of records in the deed book.

DEED Book 53, page 485-486

appeared B. W. Gunter and wife, Ruth F. Gunter, known to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that they executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. And the said Ruth F. Gunter, wife of the said S. W. Gunter, having been examined by me privately and apart from her husband and having the same fully explained to her, she, the said Ruth F. Gunter acknowledged such instrument to be her act and deed and declared that she had willingly signed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed, and that she did not wish to retract it.
Given under my hand and seal of office, this the 4 day of March, A. D. 1913.
(Seal) T. R. Mobley, Notary Public, Bastrop County, Texas
A true copy of the original filed for record at 2 o'clock P. M. June 17th, 1913 and recorded at 9:45 o'clock A. M. June 18th, 1913
H. H. Alexander, C.C.C.B.C. By T. Jones Deputy

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State of Texas
County of Bastrop.
Before me , the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Elbert Thorn, known to me to be a credible person, after being duly sworn, deposes and says:
That James C. Smith is the oldest child of Sam C. Smith and wife, Fannie I. Smith, and that the following are the correct names and dates of births of the other children of Samuel C. Smith, deceased, and Fannie I. Smith:
Rosie Smith, born 2/10/1871, married J. W. Clark; Emma Smith, born 2/26/1873, married J. A. Donnell; Sammy Smith, born 11/12/1876, married Mary Donnell. That Sammy Smith died 11/22/1909, leaving no heirs; Isadore Smith, born 9/11/1877, married F. F. Baize; John Warner Smith, born 2/28/1880, married Ida Grohman. That John Warner Smith was nicknamed Bob, or B. S. Smith; that John Warner Smith was the same party as Warren Smith mentioned in the decree of the District Court of Bastrop County, Texas, in a certain suit numbered 1653, wherein Fannie C. Smith, et al, were plaintiffs and J. W. Corbell, et al, were defendants; said Judgment recorded in Vol. 26, page 609, of the Deed Records of Bastrop County, Texas, to which reference is made, and that Warran Smith, John Warner Smith, Bob Smith and B. S. Smith, are one and the same person, and that Warren Smith mentioned in the above Judgment signs his name to deeds as Bob or B. S. Smith.
Lanford Amith, born 10/24/1882 married Josie Lee. He was nicknamed Dick or D. S. Smith, and he signs his name to deeds as D. S. Smith, and that D. S. Smith, Dick Smith, Lanford Smith are one and the same person.
Willie Smith, born 4/20/1885, married Emma Riddle; that Willie Smith signs his name to deeds as W. E. Smith, and that Willie Smith and W. E. Smith, are one and the same person;
Aaron Smith, born 3/11/1888; that Aaron Smith signs his name to deeds a E. L. Smith; That Aaron Smith and E. L. Smith are one and the same person.
Ella Smith, born 12/29/1890, married John Haley.
That affiant further states under oath, that he has known all of the above named parties for many years, and that he knows their true names of all the above parties, and that the nicknames above mentioned were well known to all parties acquainted with them.
Elbert Thorn.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 25 day of February, 1913.
(Seal) John D. Hartman, Notary Public, Bexas Co., Texas.

State of Texas, County of Bastrop.
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Elbert Thorn, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
Given under my hand and seal of office, this the 25th day of February, A. D. 1913.
(Seal) John D. Hartman, Notary Public Bexar CO, Texas.

The State of Texas, County of Bastrop.
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared James C. Smith, and makes the following Statement under oath;
That he the said James C. Smith is the oldest child of Sam'l C. Smith and wife, Fannie I. Smith, and that the following are the correct names and dates of births of the other children of Samuel C. Smith (deceased) and Fanny I. Smith, also parties whom they married;
Rosie Smith was born 2/10/1871 and marries J. E. Clark;
Emma Smith, born 2/26/1873 and married J. A. Donnell;
Sammy Smith born 11/12/1876, married Mary Donnell. Died 11/12/1909, nor heirs;
Isadora Smith was born 9/11/1877, married F. F. Baize;
John Warner Smith born 2/28/1880, married Ida Grohman; Nick Name Bob or B. S.
Lanford Smith, born 10/24/1882, married Josie Lee.
Willie Smith, born 4/20/1885; sometimes signs W. E. Smith, married Emma Riddle.
Aaron Smith was born 3/11/1888, not married, signed deed as E. L. Smith;
Ella Smith, born 12/29/1890, married John Haley.

James C. Smith,
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this the 9th day of May, 1910.

(Seal) T. R. Mobley, Justice of the Peace and Ex-officio Notary Public, in and for Bastrop County, Texas.

A true copy of the original filed for record at 2 o'clock PM June 17th, 1913 and recorded at 10 o'clock AM June 18th, 1913.
H. H. Alexander, C.C.C.B.C. By T. Jones Deputy.

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The State of Texas, County of Bastrop.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That I, R. E. Jennings, of the said County and State, for and in consideration of the natural love and affection which I have and bear for my wife, Mrs. S. A. Jennings, also of the said County and State, and further consideration of One Dollar to me in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have given, released,

Deed 53, page 498

that certain one hundred and thirty acres of land lying and being situated in Bastrop County, Texas, and on the West side of the Colorado River and being the same one hundred and thirty acres of land conveyed to me by my father W. L. Sorrells, it being all my share and interest in his estate.
To Have and to Hold the above described premises, together with all and singular the rights and appurtenances thereto in anywise belonging, unto the said Mrs. G. I. Tally heirs and assigns forever, and I do hereby bind myself heirs, executors and administrators, to warrant and forever defend, all and singular the said premises unto the said Mrs. J. I. Tally heirs and assigns, against every person whomsoever law-fully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof.
Witness my hand at Red Rock, Tex., this 16th day of June, A. D. 1913.
Hettie Sorrell.
Witness at request of Grantor. N. B. Harris

The State of Texas, County of Bastrop. Before me, T. R. Mobley, a Justice of the Peace and Ex-officio Notary Public in and for Bastrop County, Texas, on this day personally appeared Hettie Sorrells, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that she executed the same for the purposes and consideration therein expressed.
Given under my hand and seal of office, this 16 day of June, A. D. 1913.
T. R. Mobley, Justice of the Peace and Ex-officio Notary Public in and for Bastrop County, Texas.

A true copy of the original filed for record at 2 o'clock PM June 19th. 1913, and recorded at 10 o'clock AM June 30th. 1913.
H. H. Alexander, C.C.C.B.Co. By T. Jones, Deputy.

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The State of Texas, County of Bastrop.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That we, M. W. Purcell, Albert Purcell, Mollie Roberts, joined by her husband L. C. Roberts, and S. A. Hanna, joined by her husband A. H. Hanna, and Rufus Purcell, all of Bastrop County, Texas, and Jennie Grumbles, joined by her husband, C. G. Grumbles, of Hays County, Texas, and Charley Purcell of Jones County, Texas, and Lizzie Tally, joined by her husband Matt Tally, of Cochen California, all heirs of Charley and Amanda Purcell (deceased), for and in consideration of the sum of eight hundred and ten dollars ($810.00) to us paid and secured to be paid by W. M. and A. A. Purcell of Bastrop County, Texas, as follows:
One Hundred and Fifty Dollars cash in hand to us paid the receipt of which we do hereby acknowledge, and in the further consideration of the execution of four promissory notes of even date herewith executed by W. M. and A. A. Purcell as follows:

1st. note for the sum of one hundred and fifty ($150.00) Dollars, due January the 1st. 1915; 2nd. Note for the sum of one hundred and fifty ($150.00) Dollars due January the 1st. 1916; 3rd. note for the sum of one hundred and fifty ($150.00) dollars due January the 1st. 1917; 4th. And last note for the sum of two hundred and ten ($210.00) dollars and due January the 1st. 1918.


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Records of Deeds May 1869
In consideration of Twenty four Dollars (stricken out) Hundred Dollars gold, one half thereof to each of us paid by Robert E. Hill of the county of Bastrop in the State of Texas, me John W. Hill and Martha E. Brooks of the county afresaid have this day bargained, sold, transferred, awarded, conveyed and assigned, and by these presents do bargain, sell, transfer, grant and convey and assign unto said Robert E. Hill, his heirs and assigns all and singular our right, title and interest in and to, all the real estate situated in the County aforesaid, and in and to all and singular the personal property belonging to the estates of our father Middleton M. M. Hill and our mother Julia T. Hill, late of the County aforesaid, to have and to hold unto said Robert E. Hill, his heirs and assigns forever. In witness whereof and hereto sign our names and affirm our seals using scrawl for seals, this the 3rd day of April A. D. 1869.
Signed, sealed and delivered in presence of John C. Yerger and D. O. Hill.
John W. Hill (scrawl)
M. E. Brooks (scrawl)
$2.55/00 J. R. T.
The State of Texas County of Bastrop
Before me the undersigned Clerk of the County Court in and for said County this day personally came John C. Yerger and made oath that John W. Hill & M. E. Brooks, whose names appear to the instrument of writing hereto attached, bearing date the 3rd day of April, A. D. 1869, acknowledged to him that they signed sealed and delivered said instrument for the considerations & purposes therein stated & he signed the same as witness. In evidence of which I here unto sign my name and affix my official seal, this the 22nd day of May, A. D. 1869. R. F. Campbell, Clk. C. C. B. C.
A true copy of the original deed, filed at my office on the 22nd May 1869 and recorded on the 24th May A. D. 1869. R. F. Campbell, Clk by C. Misingenberger?, Dept.


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Records of Deeds May 1869
The State of Texas, county of Bastrop
Know all men by these presents, that I, James H. Gillespie of the County of Bastrop and State of Texas, for and in consideration of the sum of Three Thousand five Hundred Dollars to me in hand paid by Gillespie, Morgan & Co, merchants, doing business in the town of Bastrop, County and State aforesaid, the members, conposing said firm being J. H. Gillespie, A. W. Moore and C. L. Morgan of Waco, all of said State, the receipt and payment whereof is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained and sold, and do by these presents grant, bargain and sell and convey unto the said firm of Gillespie, Morgan & Co, their heirs and assigns the following described property, to wit: One lot or parcel of ground, situated, lying and being in the town of Bastrop, and being a part of Block No 5, conveyed to said Gillespie by H. Grusendorf and being the same occupied by said firm as their place of business-To have and to hold the same, together with all and singular the improvement, priviledges, hereitaments? and appartemanes to the same here longing or in any wise? incident or appertaining thereto with this said Gillespie, Morgan & Co, their heirs and ancestors, administrators and assigns in fee simple forever, and I, the said Gillespie bind myself, my heirs, executors and administrator to warrant and defend the title to said lot unto the said Gillespie, Morgan & Co, their heirs and assigns against the claim or claims of any and all persons whomsoever. In Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal, using scroll for seal this 24th day of May, A. D. 1869.
James H. Gillespie (seal)
W. J. Cain
B. C. Duval
$3.50 J. R. T.
The State of Texas, County of Bastrop
Before me, the undersigned authority personally appeared James H. Gillespie, whose name appears to the instrument above, being date the 24th day of May 1869-to me well known- who upon his oath states and acknowledges that he the said James H. Gillespie signed, sealed and delivered the above deed for the purposes and considerations therein named.
(Seal) In Testimony whereof I have hereunto signed by name and affixed my official seal at office in the town of Bastrop this the 24th day of May A. D. 1869. R. F. Campbell, Clk by C. Misgenberger?, Dept. C. C. B. C.
A true copy of the original deed filed at my office on the 24th day of May A. D. 1869 and recorded same date.
C. Wingenberger, Dept for R. F. Campbell, Clk


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State of Texas, County of Bastrop
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That I, James H. Gillespie, as principal and James Nicholson and William H. Garrett, as security are held and firmly bound unto J. Pinkney Henderson, Governor of the State of Texas, or his successors in ofice in the penal sum of two thousand dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made we bind ourselves and each of us our heirs, executors, administrators and assigns jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 23rd day of July, 1846, The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas, the above bounded James H. Gillespie, was on the 13th inst duly elected County Clerk of the County of Bastrop, for the Term of two years from the date of said election. Now if the said Gillespie shall faith fully discharge all and singular the duties appertaining to said office for and during said term or so long as he shall continue to exercise the duties of the same agreeable to the consitution and laws of said state then this obligation to be null and void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Given under our hands and seals the day and year above written.
James H. Gillespie (seal)
James Nicholson (seal)
W. H. Garrett (seal)
Examined and approved:
R. S. Reding, C. J. B. C.

State of Texas, County of Bastrop
I, James H. Gillespie, do solemnly affirm that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent in me as County Clerk of Bastrop County agreeable to the Constitution and Laws of the United States and of this State, and I do further solemnly affirm that since the adoption of the constitution of this State by the Congress of the United States I being a citizen of this State have not fought a duel with deadly weapons within the State nor out of it; nor have I sent or accepted a challenge to fight a duel with deadly weapons, nor have I acted as second in carrying a challange or aided advised or assisted any person thus offending, so help me God.
Sworn and subscribed to before me, this 24th day of July, A. S. 1846. R. S. Reding, C.J.B.C.
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the Original Bond and Oath and certificate of Chief Justice Recorded this 24th day of July, A. D. 1846.
James H. Gillespie, Co, Clk Co. B.


Some of the handwriting is hard to decipher so Nassau could be Nassan and not sure name of port they left out of (Autrup, Autrvup?)

Thursday April 17th AD 1856
in this behalf express and for which is execution issue by Peffs atty
Be it remembered that on this day permally appeared in open court Andrew Meuth, who make the following declaration under oath, which is ordained to be spread where the minutes of this court. To wit:
The State of Texas, County of Bastrop
In the district court Spring Term AD. 1856 and now this day appeared in open court Andrew Meuth, a native of Wirges, Grand Dukedom of Nassau, aged 33 years, bearing allegiance to the Grand Duke William of Nassau, who emigrated from the part of Austria on or about the 18th day of September AD 1846 and arrived at the port of Galveston in the United States of America about the 18th day of November AD 1846 who now here to this court makes report of himself for naturalization as a citizen of the United States of America and on oath solemly declares that it is bonafied his intention to become a citizen of the United States of America and to reside within the government and under the jurisdiction of the same to wit at Bastrop, in the County of Bastrop in the State of Texas that he will support the constitution of the United States; that he will entirely renounce and abjorn all allegiance and fidelity to every foreign Prince, Potentate, State or Soveriegnty, whatsoever and particularly his alligiance to Grand Duke William of Nassau of whom he was heretofore a subject. Sworn to and subscribed in open court before me the 17th day of April AD 1856. H. S. Morgan, Clk DCCB
Signed: Andrew Meuth

Be in remembered that on this day personally appeared in open court Johann Frank Meuth who makes the following declaration under oath, which is ordered to be spread upon the minutes of this county to wit,
In the District court, Bastrop county Spring Term, AD 1856
And now this day appeared in open court Johann Franz Meith a native of Warges, Grand Dukedom of Nassau, aged 30 years bearing allegiance to the Grand Duke William of Nassau, who emigrated from the port of Autrvup? on or about the 18th day of September AD 1846 and arrived at the port of Galveston in the United States of America, about the 18th day of November AD 1846. who now to this court makes apart of himself for naturalization as a citizen of the United States of America and on oath solumly declares that it is bonafide his intention to become a citizen of the United States of America and to reside within the Government under the jurisdiction of the same to wit at Bastrop in the county of Bastrop in the State of Texas. that he will support the constitution of the United States, that he with entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and faclity to every foreign Prince, Poteutate, State or Soveriegnty, whatsoever and particularly his alligence to Grand Duke William of Nassau of whom he was heretofore a subject
Sworn to and subscribed before me in open court the 17th day of april AD 1856.
H. S. Morgan Clk DCCB
Johann Frank Meuth
Be in remembered that on this day personally appeared in open court Johann Peter Meuth, who makes the following declaration under oath, which is ordered to be spread upon the minutes of this court to wit
In district court Bastrop County spring term AD 1856 and now this day appeared in open court Johann Peter Meuth, a native of Wurges, Grand Dukedom of Nassau aged 48 years bearing allegiance to the Grand Duke. William of Nassau, who emigrated from the port of Autnerp? on or about the 18th day of September AD 1846 and arrived at the port of Galveston in the United States of America about the 18th day of November AD 1846 who now here to this court makes apart of himself for naturalization is a citizen of the United States of America and on oath solemnly declares that it is bonafied his intention to become a citizen of the United States of America and to reside within the Givernment and remain the Jurisdiction of the same to wit at Bastrop in the County of Bastrop in the State of Texas that he will support the constitution of the United States that he with entirely renounce and objerne all allegiance and fidelity to every foreign Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereignty whatsoever and particularly his alligiances to the Grand Duke William of Nassau of whom he was heretofore a subject.
Sworn to & subscribed in open court before me the 17th April 1856.
H. S. Morgan, Clk DCCB
Johann Peter Meuth


Bastrop County Courthouse.
The State of Texas, County of Bastrop
Cannon vs Cannon, Admr
And now comes the defendant, William R. Cannon H. in and for answer to the amended petition of the plaintiff filed at the January term of the Probate Court AD 1853. Says that all the statements and allegations contained in her said amended petition are untrue. He states that the said plaintiff has never aided or assisted his father, William Cannon Decd, in acquiring any property now owned by his estaet. He charges that the said Agnes K Cannon refused to come to Texas with the said William Cannon from the State of Alabama that many years after his arrival in Texas, having come to the country poor and penneless tho said plaintiff to wit in the year 1839. Came in a hasty visit from a Foreign Government and wanted the said William to give her a portion of the property he had above and unaided by the said plaintiff acquired in the wilds of Texas. At which time this defendant's father the said William, proposed to receive her as his wife and to share his property and toils with her, which she declined doing but went back to a thru foreign government to wort the state of Alabama of the United States of America. She has at all times refused to live with the said William Cannon Decd, has never aided or assisted in acquiring any of the estate of the said William but declined doing so and utterly refused to live with the said William and to share his toils in this government of property or to aid him with and comfort the said William as her husband. and this defendant further states that he is satisfied from information of a reliable character that it is the machanations and management of designing now who are figuring to deprive him of his patrimony as the sole heir, to said estate the said Agnes K never did ungo any claim either for an interest in community or for alimony during the life of the said William but abandoned him to his fair as aforesaid to do the best he could solitory and alone, wholly unaided or comforted by her as a wife. And he further charges as he has in his answer to the original petition denying all allegations and regains proof of all matirial allegations and having fully answered prays to be discharged with his costs. Henderson Marshall Claiborn for defendant.
File a Feby 2nd 1853 signature unreadable

Also is (hard to read):
Agnes K Garrison vs W R Cannon, adm Estaqte of Wm Cannon Decd
In County Court January ? ++ 1853
Comes the defendant in the above petition ? Wm R Cannon and for answer denies all and singular the alligations and matters charged in the plaintifs petition and says that petition as alliged is not entitled to a community of interest in the estate of his deceased father William Cannon. That his said father William Cannon immigrated to the Republic of Texas in the year 1839, That he brought with him no property to Texas having come to said state a poor man. That the community of interest claimed by petitioner was acquired by the labor and energy of his said deceased parent while said petitioner was living in the state of Alabama, United States of America. That said petitioner did not assist the said Wm Cannon in his acquisition of any of the property she now claims. What said property was not acquired by ? ? of ? as no nuptial partnership exsisted from the settlement of his deseased fathers in Texas to his ? as petitioner never lived under the same roof with him was not a partner to his sufferings and toils. That she never performed the office of wife in any capacity whatever on the contrary absolutly refused to ? said offering but remarried an alien to this republic of Texas and an alien to the domicil of his deceased father. That if petitioner was ever married to his said father Wm Cannon and she absolutly withdrew herself from his roof previous to said deceased emigrating to Texas. ? renounsing all right to any partipation in the bienes ganancials or community property in said estate defendant further says that he is the only heir of the said Wm Cannon and is then for entitled to the whole said estate both real and personal.
And defendant further answer says that the said Agnes K Cannon alias Patterson was never the wife of his said deceased father Wm Cannon. That the said Cannon took a wife whom maiden name was MARY MORGAN the mother of the defendant that the said Mary died in the year 1831 or 2 previous to the emmigration of his deceased father to Texas and that the said Wm Cannon never married after his arrival in Texas.
And for further answer defendant ? all and regular the aforesaid alligations in the aforesaid petition and prays to be discharged with his toils.
hamilton Marchal and C. Carbow for defendant.

(the side of the document has:) Defendant states this the head right Leagues and labor of land granted to his father the said Wm was in virtue of his father having his two sons, this defendent and 1 brother, in Texas in? to secure his said land under the laws of Texas governing colonization.


xwent to the courthouse and pulled Martin Well's will and the probate court records. These papers list 8 beneficiaries:

Looking at the 1850 census there is a Margaret Blair married to Thomas Blair with children Elizabeth and Martin Walters. They are the family next to Sarah Wells and the boys so I would conclude that Margaret was married to John Walters mentioned above and when he died she married the Blair person, making 8 known children of Martin Wells.
There is also the child that was the first person buried at the Fairview Cemetery so that would be 9. These papers list 8 beneficiaries:
1. Mary Wells who married John Landrum
Norman Woods (see below)
2. Wyman F Wells
3. John Morgan Wells
John Walters (see below)
4. Daniel A (David A) Wells
5. Martin J Wells
6. Henry B. Wells
Norman Woods married 7. Jane Wells.

Looking at the 1850 census there is a Margaret Blair married to Thomas Blair with children Elizabeth and Martin Walters. They are the family next to Sarah Wells and the boys so I would conclude that Margaret was married to John Walters mentioned above and when he died she married the Blair person, making 8 known children of Martin Wells.
There is also the child that was the first person buried at the Fairview Cemetery so that would be 9

For the record, I am typing, as best I can read, the two documents found at the courthouse. Remember that Mina IS Bastrop :
Probate Record Vol. A
In the Town of Mina on the 8th day of January A.D. 1836, Before me S. D. Gervius, Judge of the first instance of the jurisdiction of Mina, appointed the citizen George W. Speir, a resident of the municipality of Mina, whom I know, and to where acts-I give full faith and says that on the 4th day of the present month, Martin Wells, a resident of the municipality aforesaid, being suddenly attack with a disease unknown to him the said Speir and he the said Wells being about to depart this life, made the following will; to which he the said Speir declares he was called by the said Wells to bear witness which will is as follows:
Vis: First- that the league of land granted to said Wells by the Mexican Government, and on which he then had, should stand divided in eight equal parts according to a pate survey of the municipal surveyor. Thomas Mays
That-John B. Walters should have the next of second eighth on the Colorado.
That-John M. Wells should have the next of second eighth running un said River Colorado.
That-Waymon F. Wells should have the next third eighth running up said river and
That-Norman Woods should have the next fourth or upper eighth on said river Colorado.
that the said Speir further states that he was informed by the afore and Martin Wells informed him that there was also four eights of the league aforesaid from Wilbarger's Creek of which he wished his Son, Martin Jones Wells, to have first choice, the three remaining eights-of said league to pass his sons, David A. Wells and Henry B. Wells and his daughter Mary Landrum, that he wished the whole of said land divided by Thomas Mays and that the person drawing the river land should pay to those remaining, the creek-land, the difference that said Mays might say existed. He the said, Martin Wells, further wished all his personal property sold on twelve months credit, except the household, and that the proceeds there of should go towards schooling and raising the minor heirs, to be used by the Executors as they may think proper for the purposes aforesaid. John b. Walters and Norman Woods, he appointed Executors for the purpose of carrying his will into effect. the said George W. Speir, declares the foregoing to be the past will of the aforesaid Martin Wells, this he declares and sign s this instrument before me this day and year aforesaid. G. W. Speir
Sworn to and subscribed before me this eights day of Januray 1836. Sinclair D. Gervius, F. J.

Republic of Texas, County of Mina: This thirtyfirst of Ju.y 1837 at a regular term of the orphans Court for said County personally appeared in poen court George W. Speir a witness to the above will and states that at the same time, the deceased..... (didn't receive copy)

August Term Probate Court, Tuesday Morning 10 o'clock AM.
Court met pursuant to adjournment, present and presiding Greenlief Fisk, Judge of Probate, James Smith, Esqr., Associate Do, a quorum present proceeded to business.
Daniel A Wells, a minor heir of Martin Wells, Decd., appeared in open Court, and over the age of fourteen years, chose Norman Woods, Guardian ad litem.
Whereupon, it was ordered and decreed by the Court that said Woods be appointed Guardian ad litem for said D. A. Wells, to represent his interest in the division of the land belonging to the estate of Martin Wells, Decd.
And also appeared Henry B. Wells, and it appearing to the Court that he was under the age of fourteen years.
Whereupon it was ordered by the court that Norman Woods be appointed Guardian ad litem for said Henry B. Wells, Minor Heir of said Martin Wells, Decd., to represent his interest in the division of the land belonging to the Estate of the said Decd.
Also appeared in Court Weyman F. Wells, the accredited agent of John Landrum, one of the Heirs of said Martin Wells, Decd., Norman Woods, Guardian Ad Litem for Daniel A. Wells and Henry B. Wells, Minor Heirs of said Martin, Decd., and prayed the court that a final division of the land according to the provisions of the Will of said Decd. be made between the above named John Landrum, Daniel A and Henry B Wells, Heirs as aforesaid.
Whereupon Weyman F. Wells, agent for John Landrum, as aforesaid drew the upper Eighth of the Tract of land known as the Head Right of said decd, granted to him by the Government of Coahuila and Texas, and known in the division of the Tract of land as _____ of said League. Norman Woods, guardian ad litem for Daniel A Wells, drew Lot number Seven out of said League, and as Guardian ad litem for Henry B. Wells, drew lot Number five out of said League of land.
And it is further Ordered and Decreed that John Landrum receive six hundred dollars, Daniel A Wells, Five Hundred Dollars, Martin J Wells, Five Hundred dollars and Henry B. Wells, Five Hundred dollars from Norman Woods, Weyman F Wells, John Morgan Wells and JOhn Walters, also heirs of said Martin Wells, Decd, in accordance with the provisions of the Will of said Decd., in proportion as follows: Norman Woods, five hundred and fifty dollars, Weyman F. Wells, five hundred, John Morgan Wells, five hundred and John Walters five hundred and fifty dollars.
On Motion court adjourned until Court in Course.
Greenlief Fisk, C.J.B.C.
James Smithl, A.S.J.
Attest:
James H. Gillespie
Clerk, P.C.B.C.

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Republic of Texas, County of Bastrop
Before are James C Gillespie, Clerk of the Probate Court personally appeared David F. Owen, Admr of the Estate of Joseph Weeks deceased deposed that the foregoing is a true account of the sales of the property of the estate of the said decd.
Sworn and authened before me this 24th day of February 1845. James H. Gillespie, Clk of PC
David Owen
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the original recorded this 27th day of March 1845.
James H. Gillespie, Clk of Probate

Rebublic of Texas, County of Bastrop
Know all men by these presents that I David F. Owen, as principle and Andrew Mays and Evans Mabry, as securety are held and freely bound unto R. L. Reding, Judge of Probate, or his successors in office, in the penal sum of Five hundred dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made we bind ourselves and each of our heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents valued with our peak and dated the 31 day of March AD 1845. The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the said David F Owen has been appointed guardian for Robert and Lucinda, Minor heirs of Joseph Weeks decd until said minors shall arrive at the age of fourteen years. Now if the said David F Owen shall well and faithfully discharge all and singular the duties required of him as guardian aforesaid and deliver to whom ever said heirs may choose to be their guardian when they arrive at the age of fourteen years all moneys representatives of money, all property and effects of whatever nature that may be jointly and of right belong to said heirs, and make to the court a correct showing of the situation and condition of the property and effects of said minors, whoever required so to do then this obligation to be null and void, Otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Given under our hands and seals the day and year above written
David F Owen (seal)
Andrew Mays (seal)
E. Mabry (seal)
I certify that the foregoing is a true copy o the original recorded this 29th day of April 1845.
James H. Gillespie, Clk of Probate

page 210:
I, Elias 	, being weak in body and sound in mind and decisions of making some disposition of my property this my last will and testament I therefore dispose of and deorde as follows. First I will and bequeth unto Mariah Owen, fifty dollars, Second I will and bequeathe to my daughter Martha Henderson, fifty dollard and fourth I will and bequeath to my several children Namely Peter, William, Elizabeth, John, Lucinda, all the remainder of my real and personal property to be an equitable division made between the four an named children, I furter desire that a safe be made of enough of my personal property as will amount to one hundred and fifty dollards, the amount that I will to my three first named children, don in presence of witnesses this 26th day of December AD 1845 in testimony where of I have unto set my hand and seal the day and year above written.
Elias Fling (seal)
Witnesses:
Mathew Wilbarger
Victor L. Sabinska.

-page 172:
Republic of Texas, County of Bastrop
Know all men by these presents that I Eli T. Merriman as principle and James Nicholson and M. M. Rodgers as surities are held and firmly bound unto K. L. Reding, Chief Justice of said county or his successors in office, in the panel sum of Five hundred dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made are bound ourselves and each of us, our heirs, executors.
I, Carter Anderson, do make and probate this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all former wills as me at my time herefore made and first I desire that my body be decently interred, and that my funeral be conducted in a manner corresponding with my estate, and situation and life. And as to such wordly estate as it hath placed God to intrust me with I dispose of the same as follows, first I direct that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my decease as possible. Out of the first moneys that shall come into the hands of my executrix from any justin of my estate real or personal, Also I desire that a fair valuation or appraisement be made by three judicious neighbors, of all my said estate including my household furniture, and after being signed with their names, that a copy of the same shall be given by them to my executrix, and that all my estate both real and personal I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Margarett during her natural life, Then to be equally divided amongst my children except my son Samuel who has had one hundred dollars, he will therefore be entitled to that much less than any of the rest of the children, and I do hereby ordain, constitute and appoint my beloved wife Margarett my sole executrix of this my last will and testament.
In witness whereof I set my hand and seal this eighth day of July, One thousand eight hundred and fourty four. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of us who have ? in the presence of each other. Carter Anderson (seal)
N. Boyce
L. B. Harris

Republic of Texas, County of Bastrop
I James H. Gillespie, Clerk of the probate court, county of Bastrop, personally came and appeared N. Boyce and C. B. Harris, witnesses to the foregoing last will and testament of Carter Anderson, who being duly sworn depose and say they saw Carter Anderson sign and deliver his name and that they signed the same in presence of the testator.
To certify which I have hereunto set my hand and seal of Office, done in Open Court, this 26th day of August, AD 1847
James H. Gillespie, Clerk of Probate, County of Bastrop.

I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the original, recorded this 27th day of August AD 1844.
James H. Gillespie, Clerk & Recorder, County of Bastrop

Republic of Texas, County of Bastrop
Know all men by these presents that I Margarett Anderson, as principle and N. Boyce and George Allen as security are held and firmly bound unto Greenlief Fisk, Judge of Probate or his successors in office, in the pural sum of Three Thousand three hundred dollars for the payment of which we find ourselves, and each of us, our heirs, executors, administrators and arigas jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 26th day of August AD 1844. The condition of the above bounden Margarett Anderson has been appointed executrix of the last will and testament of Carter Anderson Dec. Now if the said Margarett Anderson shall faithfully execute the same agreeably to the true intent and meaning there of and do and further all things agreeable to the statute in such care made and provided then the above bond to be null and void, otherewise to remain in full force and virtue, given under our hands the day and date above written.
Margarett Anderson (seal)
N. Boyce (seal)
George Allen (seal)
I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the original recorded this 16th day of January AD 1845. James H. Gillespie, Clk of Probate.

On Inventory of the property of the Estate of Carter Anderson dec. appraised by N. Boyce, Henry Crochern and James Nicholso:
One house and lot appraised at $500.00
Three farm lots $450.00
One farm lot on Piney $20.00
One horse $35.00
One Mule $45.00
One Yoke of steers $30.00
Twenty five head of cattle $75.00
One Ox $18.00
Two furloughs and one harrow $7.00
Two sets of gear $5.00
One wagon 0 one log chain $125.00
Twenty four Hogs $44.00
Household and kitchen furniture $200.00
One certificate of 1280 acres of land $100.00
One Libry $30.00
Total $1684.00
We the appraisers appointed by the honorable Judge of the Probate court of Bastrop County do appraise the property of Carter Anderson ec, do certify that the above is a true inventory and valuation of the same to the best of our knowledge and belief, Bastrop Texas, Dec 11, 1844.
H. Crocheron
N. Boyce
James Nicholson
Sworn and embosibed before me this date above written. James H. Gillespie, Clk of Probate.
I certify the foregoing to be a true copy of the original recorded this 16th day of January 1845. James H. Gillespie.

Here's a couple of pages with administrators for estates and guardians of
minors:
page 316
Whereas, by the 21st Section of the law, regulating the proceedings of
Probate Courts, Administrators are required at the Sixth regular Term of the
Court, after Letters have been issued, to return a full statement of the
estates. And whereas, twelve months have expired, and six regular terms of
this Court have been had since its action under the organization of said Law.
And Whereas, the Estates hereinafter mentioned have been kept open during
which time, and no settlements of the same or any shewing made to the Court
by the Administrators, why they should longer remain open and unsettled.
It is Ordered and Decreed by the Court that Notice issue to the
Administrators of said Estate, to-wit: B. MANLOVE, Admr. of the Estate of E.
S. BROOKS, Decd; W. J. S. CARTER, Admr. of the Estate of THOS. J. BUTLER,
decd.; DAVID F BROWN, Admr. of the estate of JAMES ELLEN, decd.; ROSS BYERS,
admr. of the estate of LEWIS ENGLEHEART, decd.; JULY ANN EGGLESTON, Admx. of
the Estate of S. R. EGGLESTON, decd; JAMES NICHOLSON, Admr of the estate of
C. ERHARD, decd., and as Admr of the Estate of THOMAS EVANS, decd; R. H.
GRIMES, admr of the estate of ELKIN G. COFFMAN, decd.; SAMUEL HIGHSMITH, Admr
of the estate of A. M. HIGHSMITH decd; DAVID HOLDERMAN admr of the estate of
ALLEN J. HOLDERMAN, decd.; THOS. G. MCGEHEE & WM. HUNT, admrs of the estate
of JOHN HUNT, decd.; MARK M ROGERS, admr of the estate of ALLEN K. JONES,
decd; THOS. BLAIR, admr of the estate of H. T. HORTON, decd; JAMES L JOBE,
admr of E. H. JOBE, decd; E. T. MERRIMAN, admr of the estate of JAMES MARTIN,
decd; MARY LITTON, admrx of the estate of ADDISON LITTON, decd; MARTHA NASH
admrx of the estate of F. M. NASH, decd; E. T. MERRIMAN, admr of the estate
of THOS H MOORE, decd; SARAH LENTZ, admrx of the estate of JACOB LENTZ, decd;
WILLIAM R HANCOCK, admr of the estate of JOHN C MOORE, decd; DANIEL GRAY,
admr of the estate of WM LEECH, decd; WILLIAM BARBER, admr of the estate of F
KELLY, decd; GEORGE ALLEN, admr of the estate of N TALLY, decd; WAYNE BARTON,
admr of the estate of JAMES TRAMMELL, decd; JAMES NICHOLSON, admr of the
estate of A. W. TUNNARD, decd; W. P. HILL, curator for the heirs of JOHN KING
& JOHN M GREEN, decd; DAVID F BROWN, admr of GARRETT YOUNG, decd; WM A
HEMPHILL, admr of the estate of J. G. WELCHMEYER, decd; BARTLETT SIMS, admr
of the estate of GEORGE S WEAVER, decd; THOMAS H

page 317
MAYS, admr of the estate of C. C. WYATT, decd; WAYNE BARTON, admr of the
estate of CALVIN WEAVER, decd; HENRY BRITE, admr of the estate of S. WAUGH,
decd; DAVID F OWEN, admr of the estate of WILLIAM WINANS, decd; DAVID H
COLEMAN, admr of the estate of JOSEPH S RAY, decd; WILLIAM H MCGILL, admr of
the estate of CONRAD ROAKER, decd; JAMES SMITH, admr of the estate of THOMAS
GARRETTSON, decd; SAMUEL HIGHSMITH, admr of the estate of RICHARD HIGHSMITH,
decd; THOMAS H. MAYS, admr of the estate of R. HENNEKER, decd, and as admr of
the estate of PRIOR HOLDER, decd; REUBEN HORNSBY, admr of the estate of MOSES
HORNSBY, decd; B MANLOVE, admr of the estate of M & W MANLOVE, decd; & JAMES
SMITH, admr of the estate of JOHN MOLE, decd;
Commanding and requiring said administrators to make a full statement of the
condition of the estates for which they severally represent to the November
Term of this Court.
Whereas, by the 25th Section of the law, regulating the proceedings had in
the Probate Court it is made the duty of Guardians, once in each year, to
present under Oath to the Court a full descriptive catalogue of his or her
Ward's property with a full statment of all disbursements made for the Ward.
Wherefore, it is ordered and decreed by the Court that Notice issue
commanding and requiring the Guardians for their respective wards, to-wit:
MARY BURLESON, Guardian for ELIZABETH BURLESON; NANCY ROGERS, guardian for
JOSEPH, JAMES AND NANCY ROGERS; CHARLES SPAULDING, guardian for JAMES & W. R.
GOACHER; DESHA BUNTON, guardian for MARY BRANTLY; JOHN BROWN, guardian for
NANCY BRANTLY; JESSE BILLINGSLEY, guardian for MONROE BRANTLY; DAVID F OWEN,
guardian for ROBERT AND LUCINDA WEEKS; VICTOR S SABENSKA, guardian for JOHN,
ELIZABETH & LUCINDA FLINT; JOHN JENKINS, guardian for EDWARD W JENKINS; and
J. C. NORTHCROSS; AND JAMES NICHOLSON, guardian for A. ERHARD; to return
under oath to the next term of this Court a full descriptive catalogue of his
or her wards property, and a full disbursement made for the Ward or Wards.

Estate of Josiah Wilbarger, Decd. NO (none listed)
Whereas, Thomas W. Chambers and wife, Administrators with the Will annexed,
of the Extate of Josiah Wilbarger, decd., having filed...........



"WILL ON RECORD OF DANIEL GRAY DEC'D, AT BASTROP COUNTY, TEXAS"

"Probate Record" Vol. D, Bastrop County
Shows a hand drawn map and land distribution to the heirs of Daniel Gray dec'd., it appears that each got 411 acres & 3 tenthes of an acre. It looks like 2001 acres was sold at auction. It is dated 26th day of April 1852. The following is the heirs in order in the book:
J.A. Curtis (husband of Rebecca Gray)
Joseph Gray
John Gray
A.J. Denson (husband of Anne B. Gray)
Jas Stewart & wife (husband of Sarah Gray)
B. Dancer & wife (husband of Mary Jane Gray)
Thomas Gray

September 21st, 1848.

We, the undersigned appraisers have this day appraised the property of Daniel Gray
Dec'd., to - wit:

First, 153 acres of land and the improvememnts thereon, the late residence
of the Dec'd. at Four Dollars per acre $4.00 $ 612.00

108 acres of Timbered Land on Allum Creek, at one dollar per acre $ 108.00

1 Gray Horse, apprasised at $ 75.00

10 Cows and Calves $ 4 per head $ 80.00

Certificates of Four Thousand Eight Hundred acres of land,
in litigation, valued at Twenty Five Cents per Acre $ 1200.00

1 Spannish Saddle and Bridle $ 4.00

1 Rifle Gun $ 12.00

1 Shot Gun $ 7.00

1 Note on Frederick Steucy and Compy. for $124.75 due November 1848 $124.75

1 Book, History of the Bible, $3 $ 3.00

1 Cross Cut Saw $ 5.00

1 Broad Ax $4 $ 4.00

Sundry Tools $ 6.00

1 Table $2 1 Spinning Wheel $2 $ 4.00

1 pair of Steelyards $1 1 Steel Mill $4 $ 5.00

1 Log Chain $3 $ 3.00

22 Head of Hogs $44.00 $ 44.00

40# of Bacon 10 cts per lb. $ 4.00

156 Bushels of Corn at 25 cts. per bushel $ 39.00

The Rent of 32 acres of land at $2 per acre to Thomas Smith $ 64.00

___________

$ 2528.50

The State of Texas, *

*
County of Bastrop. * I do hereby certify that the undersigned appraisors came

and personally appeared before me, and after being duly sworn, say the within

appraisement is just and true to the best of their knowledge and belief.

Thomas Alford

James Alston

Sworn and subscribed to before me this 21st Sept. 1848.

James H. Gillespie,

Clk. Co. C.B.C.

The State of Texas *

*
County of Bastrop * Before me, James H. Gillespie, Clerk of the County Court, Bastrop County, personally appeared Thomas Gray, and upon Oath declares that the foregoing list contains a correct inventory of the Estate of Daniel Gray, Dec'd. that has come to his knowledge.

Thos. Gray

Sworn & Subscribed to before me this 29 Jany. 1849

James H. Gillespie

Clk. Co. C. B. C.

A true copy of the original on file, Recorded this 31st January, 1849.

James H. Gillespie, Clerk County Court,

Bastrop County.

Amount of lands Rented of the Estate of Daniel Gray, Dec'd.

Thomas H. Smith 52 1/2 acres $1.00 per acre

Elijah Curtis 14 1/4 " .50 " "

Hamilton Smith 15 " .25 " "
The State of Texas *

*
County of Bastrop * Before me, James H. Gillespie, Clerk County Court, Bastrop County, personally appeared Thos. Gray, Admr. of the Estate of Daniel Gray, Dec'd, and upon oath declares that the foregoing is a correct A/c of the rent of lands belonging to said estate for the year 1849.

Amount of the sales of Daniel Gray, Dec'd...

James Carter 1 Horse $ 48.00

Do 1 Cow & Calf $ 10.00

Do 1 Cow & Calf $ 8.00

Do 1 Cow & Calf $ 9.00

5 Head of Hogs $ 20.00
James Alston 1 Cow & Calf $ 8.75

Do 1 Cow & Calf $ 7.50
Henry Stoosa 1 Cow & Calf $ 8.75
Frederick Stoosa 50 bushels Corn 30 1/2 per bushel
W. J. S. Carter 1 Cow & Calf $ 8.50

1 Cow & Calf $ 7.50

Do 1 Cow & Calf $ 8.00

" 1 Cow & Calf $ 8.00

1 Grubing Hoe $ .75
John Hill 5 Hogs $ 13.00

12 Head of Hogs $ 16.00

1 Trying Square $ .75

1 Coopers Adze $ .25
A.J. Denson 1 Iron Square $ .87 1/2

1 Rifle Gun $ 10.75

1 Booke $ 1.50
D.J. Goodlet 2 Hogs $ 3.62

50# Bacon at 10 1/2 cts per pound

50# Lard at 8 - 3/4 Cts. per pound
Westly Gray 1 Hog $ 1.00

1 Pole Axe $ 1.75

1 Skillet & Lid $ 1.25

1 Small Pan $ .75

1 Log Chain $ 3.00
John Owen 2 Hogs $ 1.00
Franklin Lewis 50 bushels Corn 27 cents per bushel

Do 50 bushels at 28 cents per bushel
Thomas Smith 1 saddle, blanket & bridle $ 3.35

1 Cross Cut Saw $ 4.12 1/2
Joseph Gray 1 Spinning Wheel $ 4.87 1/2

5 Chairs 40 cents per chair

1 Table $ 1.50

1 Shot Gun $ 8.37 1/2

1 Pr. steelyards $ .70

1 Pot $ .45
Elijah Curtis 1 Hatchet $ 1.32
William Perkins 1 Steel Mill $ 2.00
Thomas Gray 1 Broad Ax $ 3.75

1 Lard Can $ .50
Thomas Alford 1 Addz $ 1.00
William Porter 1 Clevis $ .25

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Thos. Gray

Sworn & Subscribed to before me this 29 Jany. 1849

James H. Gillespie

Clk. Co. C. B. C.

A true copy of the original on file, Recorded this 31st January, 1849.

James H. Gillespie, Clerk County Court,

Bastrop County.



TX CSA pension #11182, Bastrop Co. TX
W. H. WATSON. Post office, Otis. Approved 27 Sep 1905. Full name: William Henry WATSON, age 64, resides Bastrop co. since 1857. Occupation, farmer, physical condition "not good," "old age & blindness." Command originally organized in Texas. Enlisted for 3 years in March 1862, to Spring of 1865. Served Co. B, 17th Texas Infantry. Property: Had 1/2 interest in 144 acres and owed vendor lien notes & could not pay same and it was taken away from me. "I am not married." Income: None. Indigent circumstances: Yes. Has been a resident of the state of Texas "since 1856." Application dated 5 Nov. 1904. Affiants: D. TURNER and C. H. GILL. Affidavit of Physician, Dr. N. B. Harris: Asthma, also his eyesight is very bad, rendering him unable to support him self by such labor as he would be compelled to perform. WATSON wrote letter dated 4/24/17 to the Texas Confederate Home, advising he had changed his address to Red Rock. Affidavit 7 Jan 1905 by B. F. CATCHINGS & Guy WOLFENBERGER stating they had been acquainted with Watson for the past 45 years and know he served in Allen's Regiment of infantry for more than three years, having served with him.
LEDGER/ROSTER OF THE CONFEDERATE HOME, AUSTIN, TEXAS
William Henry WATSON. The ledger states he was born in Tennessee in 1840, and was a Farmer at the time of his admission to the home, June 22, 1917. He died on August 6, 1917, and is buried in the State Cemetery. He was single at the time of admission, and came to Texas in 1849, his residence being Red Rock at that time. His CSA Command was Company B, 17th Texas Infantry, McCulloch's Regiment. His disability was old age, his religious persuasion, none. Listed as those to notify in case of death are J. B. WATSON, a brother, of Cedar Creek, Bastrop Co., and J. M. WALKER, a "son," of Cleburne, Texas.


TX CSA pension #14631, Bastrop Co. TX
14 Aug 1909, Thomas D. Watson, age 73, born Gibson Co., Tennessee; resided in Texas 60 years, P.O. Red Rock (R.F.D. #1). Occupation, farming. Enlisted spring of 1862. Served in Capt. Matson's Co., "transferred from my company to do hauling," detailed --- Bob Hardin in Washington Co. Tex, until the war closed in 1865. Affiants: (1) Mrs. Martha D. Watson, age 73, residing at Red Rock TX. Met him 55 years ago in Washington Co. TX; (2) Ed Weaver, of Bastrop Co. TX, age 77, Red Rock, TX. Met him 1862 at Bastrop Co. TX. Both witnesses are disabled and can not appear before the county judge - Mr. Weaver is blind and Mrs. Watson is a cripple. Medical exam by D. C. ROSS, M.D., Seclusion, Tex., June 11, 1912, "I find him to be incapacitated to make his living by manual labor by reason of blindness which is near total."
LEDGER/ROSTER OF THE CONFEDERATE HOME, AUSTIN, TEXAS
Thomas D. WATSON. Place of birth, Tennessee, age 81. His occupation at the time of admission, June 11, 1917, was listed as farmer. His CSA Command was Company A, Sheppard's Regiment, Sibley's Brigade. The Division and Army are not stated. He is listed as married, coming to Texas in 1849. His place of residence was Red Rock, Bastrop County. His listed disability was old age, his religious persuasion, none. He died 28 Aug 1922. The people to be notified in case of death were Martha D. WATSON, whose address was the Women's Home at Austin, and Ed WATSON, a son, who lived in Sweet Home, "Bastrop County."
[Note: Thomas is buried in the TX State Cemetery.]


Pension applied for on the service of Levi Madison Barnard of Bastrop co. TX. Married as his third wife, under Mrs. M. E. JENNIGAN. Maiden name, per family, was FITZGERALD. Levi's second wife was Hulda Angeline WATSON (m 15 July 1869 Bastrop co. TX).

#45201 Widow's application for a pension
Dead 11-19-40
Mrs. Mary E. Barnard
Travis County
1909 E 1st St
Austin, Texas
Filed February 5th, 1929
Approved February 14th, 1929
Pension allowed from Dec. 1st, 1926

The State of Texas
County of Travis
I, Mrs. Mary E. Barnard do hereby make application to the Comptroller of Public Accounts for a pension, to be granted me under the Act passed by the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Texas, and approved April 7, A.D. 1913, on the following grounds:

I am the widow of Levi M. Barnard deceased, who departed this life on the 9 day of April, A. D. 1900, in the county of Bastrop.
I have not remarried since the death of my said husband, and I do solemnly swear that I was never divorced from my said husband, and that I never voluntarily abandoned him during his life, but remained his true, faithful and lawful wife up to the date of his death. I was married to him on the 14 day of Feby, A. D. 1883, in the county of Bastrop in the State of Texas.
My husband, the said Levi M. Barnard, enlisted and served in the military service of the Confederate States during the war between the States of the United States and he did not desert the Confederate service. I have been a resident of the State of Texas since prior to January 1, A. D. 1910, and have been continuously since a citizen of the State of Texas. I do further state that I do not receive from any source whatever money or other means of support amounting in value above the sum of $300.00 per annum, nor do I own in my own right, nor does anyone hold in trust for my benefit or use, estate or property, either real, personal or mixed, either in fee or for life, of the value of one thousand dollars, exclusive of the home of the value of not over $2000; nor do I receive any aid or pension from any other State of the United States, and I do further state that the answers given to the following questions are true:
1. What is your age, and date of birth? Dec. 16, 1853 - 74
2. Where were you born? Ala, Marshall County
3. How long have you resided in the State of Texas? 74 years
4. How long have you resided in the county of your present residence? 6 years
5. What is your postoffice address? 1909 E 1st ST. Austin Tex
6. Have you applied for a pension under the Confederate pension law and been rejected? No
7. Did your husband draw a pension? No
8. What is your husband's full name? Levi Madison Barnard
9. In what State was your husband's command originally organized? Texas
10. How long did your husband serve? Full term of war.
If known to you, give date of enlistment and discharge. Dont remember
11. What was the name or letter of the company, or number of the regiment in which your husband served? Capt Miller Co. Col Robt D. Allen, later Col. Geo. W. Jones Regiment, Walkers Division
12. Name branch of service in which your husband served. 17th Infantry Regiment
13. Do you own any property other than that rendered for taxes in your county? No
14. Have you transferred to another any property of any kind for the purpose of becoming a beneficiary under this law? No
Wherefore your petitioner prays that her application for a pension may be approved and such other proceedings he had in the premises as required by law.
[sig] Mary E. Barnard
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 16th day of November A. D. 1928
G. S. Matthews
County Judge Travis County, Texas

AFFIDAVIT OF WITNESSES
THE STATE OF TEXAS
County of Travis
Before me, G. S. Matthews, County Judge of Travis County, State of Texas, on this day personally appeared G. S. Bradshaw and W. T. Bradshaw, who are personally known to me to be credible citizens, who, being by me duly sworn, on oath state that they personally know that Mrs. Mary E. Barnard, applicant for a pension as the widow of Levi M. Barnard, deceased, is in truth and fact the widow of Levi M. Barnard deceased; that they personally know that she has not remarried since the death of her husband, for whose services in the army she claims a pension, and that they have no interest in this claim.
[sig] G. S. Bradshaw
[sig] W. T. Bradshaw
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 16th day of November, A. D. 1928.
G. S. Matthews
County Judge Travis County, Texas

AFFIDAVIT OF WITNESSES
THE STATE OF TEXAS,
County of Travis
Before me, G. S. Matthews, County Judge of Travis County, State of Texas, on this day personally appeared G. S. Bradshaw and W. T. Bradshaw, who are personally known to me to be creditable citizens, who, being by me duly sworn, on oath state that they personally know the above named applicant for pension, and that they personally know that the said Mrs. Mary E. Barnard has been a bona fide resident citizen of the State of Texas since prior to January 1, A. D. 1910, and that they have no interest in this claim.
[sig] G. S. Bradshaw
[sig] W. T. Bradshaw
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 16th day of November, A. D. 1928
G. S. Matthews
county Judge Travis County, Texas

Certificate of State and County Assessor
I, S. D. Heffington, State and County assessor in the County of Travis State of Texas, do certify that Mrs. Mary E. Barnard whose name is signed to the foregoing application for a pension, under the Act of the Thirty-third Legislature, approved April 7, 1913, is charged on the tax rolls of said county with a homestead of the value of Seven Hundred Dollars and, in addition to homestead, of other property, real or persona, or both, of the value of None Dollars.
Given under my hand, this 29 day of Jany A. D. 1929
S. D. Heffington
Tax Assessor Travis Co. Texas

War Department
The Adjutant General's Office
Washington February 11, 1929
Respectfully returned to
Comptroller, State of Texas, Austin, Texas
The records show that Levi M. Barnard, Co. K, 17th. Texas Infantry, C.S.A., enlisted August 1, 1862, at Camp Terry, Texas.
Muster roll Jan. & Feb. 1864, (latest on file) shows him present, a Private.
Regtl. Return for April 1865, shows him absent. Sick, Hospital, Minden, La., a Private.
Capture, Parole or later record not found.
Jo. Z. Miller Captain of Co. B same regiment, was later Lieut-Colonel of the Regiment. George W. Jones was Colonel of the Regiment.

C. H. Bridges,
Major General,
The Adjustant General.
By T.C.
--
[Handwritten note in file}
Mrs. Mary E. Barnard 45201 Travis
New address: 1005 E. 43rd St., Austin, Texas
Phone 4995 M. E. Barnard
May 31, 1940 warrant #29962
old address: 1909 E. 1st St.

BOND
This BOND must be sworn to by the owner of the original warrant, and also signed by the owner and two sureties before it will be approved and duplicate warrant issued.
THE STATE OF TEXAS
County of Travis
Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared Mrs. Mary E. Barnard, who, after being by me duly sworn on oath, says that she is the true owner of Confederate Pension Warrant No. 29962 for the sum of TWENTY-FIVE & NO/100 Dollars, drawn by the Comptroller for the State of Texas, on May 31, 1940, in favor of Mrs. Mary E. Barnard, and that the same is in fact lost or destroyed, or has not been received.
[sig] Mrs. Mary E. Barnard
Owner of Warrant
Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 10th day of June 1940
Ella V. Everitt
Notary Public
for Travis Co., Texas

Duplicate issued 6-11-40

APPLICATION FOR MORTUARY WARRANT
THE STATE OF TEXAS
County of Travis
I, C. A. Hyltin do hereby certify that I am the person to whom is entrusted the paying of the accounts and indebtedness of the late Mrs. Mary E. Barnard, who was a pensioner in the State of Texas, and whose file number was 45201 and whose original county was Travis.
The said pensioner Mrs. Mary E. Barnard, died on the 19th day of Nov., 1940, in the town of Austin County of Travis, Texas.
The pensioner died in the home of Sons & Daughters , who was related to the pensioner as Mrs. Mary E. Barnard's children.
That the warrant, which application is hereby made for, shall be applied to paying all or part of the funeral expenses incurred by the said pensioner Mrs. Mary E. Barnard.
I further certify that the warrant for the current month has been cashed by the pensioner, to the best of my knowledge and belief.
I am related to the pensioner as Friend & Undertaker , that my postoffice address is 1104 Guadalupe St., Austin, Texas.
Signed C. A. Hyltin
Sworn to before me this 19th day of Nov., 1940
H. J. Brown
Notary Public in and for Travis County State of Texas.

CERTIFICATE OF UNDERTAKER
I, H. J. Brown, do certify that I am undertaker in the town of Austin, County of Travis, State of Texas, that I had charge of the body of Mrs. Mary E. Barnard, who died in the town of Austin, County of Travis, State of Texas, on the 19th day of Nov. 1940. That said body was prepared for burial by me on the 19th day of Nov. 1940, and that I am of the opinion that warrant herein applied for should be issued to the said C. A. Hyltin who makes the foregoing application.
Signed H. J. Brown, Undertaker.

[includes a copy of C. A. Hyltin, Funeral Director, Statement of expenses totaling $325.00]


#776 Divorce
Emilio Whitworth vs James Whitworth

Now on this 29th day of December 1892 came on to be heard the above entitled and numbered cause, the plaintiff appearing in person and by attorney, and the defendant came not though duly and legally cited to appear and answer herein, and after the evidence of the fact produced to the court, and argument of counsel heard. It is the opinion of the court that the law is for the plaintiff, wherefore it is ordered by the court that the bonds of matrimony heretofore existing between the plaintiff Emilio Whiteworth and the defendant James Whitworth be and is hereby annulled, cancelled and held for nought and that the defendant do have and recover of and from plaintiff all costs in this behalf expended for which let execution issue.


#781 Divorce
Ella V. Hickman vs G. W. V. Hickman

Now on this 18 day of January AD 1893. This cause came on to be heard and the plaintiff by her counsel also came and announced ready for trial, but the defendant although he had duly filed a waiver of leitatiun and ten days notice and consurted that this cause may be tried at any time during the present term of court without further notice to him came not but wholly made default, and there upon the court provided with the trial of said cause, and after having heard the pleading and evidence and afte