Landbook 1858-1888

Selected Records Submitted by Karen Mouton

PAGE 20 State of Georgia Glascock County
By the court of Ordinary of Said countyWhereas Seth Wilson late of Glascock county deceased died intestate having while he lived and at the time of his death, divers estates real and personal, within the said state, by means whereof the full dispostion and power of granting the administration of the estate of the estate of said deceased and also a final dismission from the same, to the court aforesaid, does of right belong, and they desiring that the same may be well and truly administered and legally disposed of. Do hereby grnad unto James T Wilson Administrator full power, by the term of these presents to administer the entire estate, both real and personal of said deceased, which to him in his lifetime and at the time of his death, did belong, and to ask , demand, sue for, recover and receive the same and to pay the debts in which the deceased stood bound, so far forth as his assets will extend according to law and thent he balance if any to pay over to the legal heirs and distributees of the said deceasedWitness my hand as ordinary and the seal of said court this third day of March Eighteen hundred and Sixty TwoSeaborn Kitchens Ordinary

PAGE 21State of Georgia Glascock CountyBy Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary for Said County

Where as? Wily K Blankinship late of said county deceased died intistate having whilst he lived and at the time of his death divers goods chattles rights and credits within the said state and it being proper right and necessary that the goods and chattels of the said deceased should be collected and taken care of until a citiation in due form of law can issue and it be ascertained to whom the right of Administration doth appertain I do therefore hereby ordain depute and constitute Abraham Brassell with full power by the tenor of these presents to collect and take care of the money goods and chattles of said Wily R Blankenship deceased and the same safely to keep until it can be ascertained to whom the right of Administration doth belong and thereupon the said Abraham Brassell immediately to delivir up the said moneys goofs and chattles to whomsoevr the court shall commit the administration of the said deceased agreeble to lawIn testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my signature as ordinary for said county and seal of office this sixteenth day of August Eighteen hundred and Sixty Two Seaborn Kitchens OrdinaryRecorded August 16^th 1862 S Kitchens Ordinary

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State of Georgia Glascock County

By Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary for said county where as John Kitchens Sr late of said county decesed died intestate having whilest he lived and at the time of his death divers goods chattels rights and credits within the said state and it being proper rite and necessary that the goods and chattels of the said decesed should be collected and taken care of until a citation in due form of law can issue and it be ascertained to whom the righ of administration doth appertain I do therefore hearby ordain depute and constitute William M Kelley with full power by the tenor of these presents to collect and take care of the moneys good and chattels of the said John Kitchins Sr deceased and the same safety to keepe until it can be ascertained to whome the right of administration doth belong and thereupon the said William M Kelley immediately to deliver up the said moneys good and chattels to whomesower the court shall commit the administration of the said deceased agreeably to law

In testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my signature as ordinary for said county and seal of office this sixteenth day of August eighteen hundred and Sixty twoSeaborn Kitchens OrdinaryRecorded August the 18 1862 by George W Kelley Deputy Ordinary

PAGE 23State of Georgia Glascock CountyBy Seaborn Kitchens Ordnaryf or said county whereas John Kitchens Sr (Two lines are unreadable)divers good chattles rights and credits within the said state and it being proper right and necessary that the goods and chattles of the said decesed should be collected and taken care of until a citation in due form of law can issue and it be ascertained to whome the right of Administration doth appertain I do therefore heareby ordain depute and constitute Abraham Brassel Temporary Administrator with full power by the tenor of these presante to collect and take care of the moneys goods and chattles of the said John Kitchens, Sr decesed and the same safty to keepe until it can be ascertained to whom the right of Administration doth belong and thereupon the said Abraham Brassel immedeatly to deliver up the said moneys goods and chattles to whomsoever the court shall commit the administration of said decesed agreably to law.

In testimony whereof I have heareto affixed my signature as Ordinary for said county and Seal of office this Twenty fifth day of August eighteen hundred and Sixty twoSeaborn Kitchens Ordinary

Recorded August the 25^th 1862 By George W Kelley Depute Ordinary

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State of Georgia Glascock CountyBy the court of Ordinary for Said county

Whereas John Kitchens, Sr late of said county decesed died intestate having while he lived and at the time of his death divers estates real and personal within the said state by means whare of the full disposition and power of Granting the Administration of the estate of said decesed and also a final dismission from the same to the court aforesed does of right belong and they desiring that the same may be well and truly administred and legaly disposed of do hearby grant unto Abraham Brassell Administrator full power by the tener of these presence to administer the entire estate both real and personal of said decesed which to him in his liftime and at the time of his death did belong and to ask demand sue for recover and receive the same and to pay the debts in which the decesed stood bound so far forth as his assets will extend according to law and then the balance if any to pay over to the legal heirs and distributees of the said deceast.

Witness my hand as Ordinary and the Seal of the said court this the 15^th day of October 1862Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary

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State of Georgia Glascock County By Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary for said county whereas Asa Newsom late of said county deceased died intestate having whilst he lived and at the time of his death divers goods chattles rights and credits within the said state and it being proper right and necessary that the goods and chattles of the said deceased should be collected and taken care of until a citation in due form of Law can issue and it being ascertained to whom the rights of Administration doth appertain. I do therefore hereby ordain despute and constitute Joda Harris with full by the tenor of these presents to collect and take care of the money goods and chattles of the said Asa Newsom deceased and the same safety to keep until it can be ascertained to whom the right of Administartion do belong and thereupon the said Joda Harris immediately to deliver up the said moneys goods and chattles to whomsoever the court shall commit the administration of the said deceased agreebly to law

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my signature as Ordinary for the said county and seal of office this Twenty fourth day of October Eighteen hundred and Sixty twoSeaborn Kitchens Ordinary

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State of Georgia Glascock County By the Court of Ordinary for said County

Whereas Wily K Blankinship late of said county of Glascock and said State deceased, died intestate having while he lived and at the time of his death divers estates real and personal within the said state, by means whereof the full dispostion and power of granting the administration of the estate of the said deceased and also a final dismission from the same, to the court aforesaid, does of right belong to and they desiring that the same may be well and truly administered and legaly disposed of Do hereby Grant unto Abraham Brassell Administrater full power by the tenor of these presents to administer the entire estate both real and personal, of said deceased which to him in his lifetime and at the time of his death, did belong and to ask, demand and receive, Sue for and recover the same and pay all the debts in which the deceased stood bound so far forth as his assets will extend according to law and then the Balance if any to pay over to the legal heirs and distributees of the said deceasedWitness my hand as Ordinary and the Seal of said court this 3^rd day of November Eighteen hundred and Sixty twoSeaborn Kitchens Ordinary The above letters of administation Recorded November 4^th 1862 by Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary Ex Offivir clerk

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State of Georgia Glascock County By the court of Ordinary for said CountyWhereas Hansel Beckworth late of Glascock County deceased died intestate having while he lived and at the time of his death divers estates real and personal within the said state by means whereof the full disposition and power of granting the administration of the estate of the said deceased and also a final dismission from the same to the court aforesaid does of right belong and they desiring that the same may be well and truly administered and legally disposed of do hereby Grant unto Mrs Sarah J Beckworth Administration full power by the tenor of these presents to administer the entire estate both real and personal of said deceased which to him in his lifetime and at the time of his death did belong and to ask demand, sur for, recover and receive the same and to pay the debts in which the decease stood bound so far forth as his assets will extend according to law and then the balance if any to pay over to the legal heirs and distributees of the said deceased

Witness my hand as Ordinary and the Seal of the Said court this third day of November Eighteen hundred and Sixty two

Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary

Recorded November 4^th 1862By Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary and Ex officir clerk

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State of Georgia Glascock County By the court of Ordinary for said countyTo all to whom these presents shall come. Greeting Know ye that on the third day of November in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and Sixty Two the last will and Testament of Allen Kelley late of Glascock county deceased was exhibited in open court and in common form of law, proved and admitted to record a copy of which is hereto annexed, and administration of all and singular, the goods chattles and credits of said deceased was granted to William M Kelley and John Swint Senr the Executors in and by said will named and appointed they having first taken the oath and performed all other requisites required by by law. They by order of said court and by virtur of these presents legally authorized to administer the goods chattels and credits of said deceased according to the ____ and affect of said will and Testament and according to law; and they are hereby required to render a true and perfect Inventory of all and Singular the goods chattles and credits of the said deceased and appraised and returned to this court acording to law and to render a true and ernest account to the said court of their actings and doings yearly and every year until Administration is fully completed

Witness my hand as Ordinary and the Seal of the Said court this Third day of November Eighteen hundred and Sixty Two

Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary

PAGE 29State of Georgia Glascock CountyBy Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary for Said County

Whereas William F Davis late of said county deceased died intestate having while he lived and at the time of his death divers goods chattels rights and credits within the said State and it being proper right and necessary that the goods and chattles of the said deceased should be collected and taken care of until a citation in due form of Law can issue and it be ascertained to whom the right of Administration doth appertain I do therefore hereby ordain depute and constitute Abraham Brassell with full power by the tenor of these presents to collect and take care of the moneys goods and chattles of the said William F Davis deceased and the same saftly to keep until it can be ascertained to whom the right of Administration doth belong and thereupon the said Abraham Brassell immediately to deliver up the said moneys goods and chattles to whomsoever the court shall commit the administration of the said deceased agreebly to Law

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my Signature as ordinary for said county and seal of office this Twenty Second day of November eighteen hundred and Sixty TwoSeaborn Kitchens Ordinary

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State of Georgia Glascock CountyIn the court of Ordinary for said countyWhereas Elisha Lockhart late of said county deceased died intestate having while he lived and at the time of his death divers Estates real and personal within the said State by means whereof the full disposition of the estate of the said deceased and also a final dismission from the same to the court aforesaid does of right belong and they desiring that the same may be well and truly Administered and legally disposed of Do hereby grant unto Mahalia Lockhart Administartix full power by the terms of these presents to Administer the entire estate both real and personal of said deceased which to him in his lifetime and at the time of his death did belong and to ask demand sue for recover and receive the same and to pay the debts in which the deceased stood bound so far as his assets will extend according to law and then the balance if any to pay over to the legal heirs and distributees of the said deceasedWitness my hand as ordinary and the Seal of said court this first day of December Eighteen Hundred and Sixty TwoSeaborn Kitchens OrdinaryRecorded Dec 1^st 1862 S Kitchens Ordinary

PAGE 31State of Georgia Glascock CountyBy Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary for Said CountyWhereas Tobias Logue late of said county deceased died intestate having whilst he lived and at the time of his death divers goods, chattles, rights and credits within the said State and it being proper right and necessary that the goods and chattles of the said deceased should be collected and taken care of until a citation in due form of Law can issue and it be ascertained to whom the right of Administration doth appertain I do therefore hereby ordain depute and constitute Jeremiah Logue with full power by the tenor of these presents to collect and take care of the moneys goods and chattles of the said Tobias Logue deceased and the same safely to keep until it can be ascertained to whom the right of Administration doth belong and thereupon the said Jeremiah Logue immediately to deliver up the said moneys goods and chattles to whomsoever the court shall commit the administration of the said deceased agreebly to Law

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my signature as ordinary for said county and Seal of office this fifteenth day of December eighteen hundred and Sixty two

Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary

Recorded Decr 15^th 1862 by Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary and Ex Office? Clerk

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State of Georgia Glascock CountyBy the court of Ordinary for said county Whereas Robert M Thompson late of Glascock County deceased died intestate having while he lived and at the time of his death divers Estates real and personal within said state by means whereof the full disposition and power of granting the administration of the estate of said deceased and also a final dissmission from the same to the court aforesaid does of right belong and they desiring that the same may be well and truly administered and legally disposed of Do hereby grant unto Jacob H Kitchens Administrator full power by the term of these presents to administer the entire estate both real and personal of said deceased which to him in his lifetime and at the time of his death did belong and to ask demand sue for recover and receive the the same and to pay the debts in which the deceased stood bound so far forth as his assetts will extend according to Law and then the balance if any to pay over to the legal heirs and distributees of the said deceased

Witness my hand as Ordinary and the Seal of the said court this 5^th day of January Eighteen hundred and sixty three

Seaborn Kitchens OrdinaryRecorded January 6^th 1863Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary

PAGE 33State of Georgia Glascock CountyBy the court of Ordinary for said countyTo George W Kelly of said county GreetingWhereas George W Bass? And Susan F Bass? Orphans of John I Bass? Deceased are possessed in their own right of a considerable estate by means wherof the power of granting the Guardianship of the said George W and Susan F Bass? To us is manifestly known to belong and for the better securing the estate and more ample maintainance and Education of the said Orphans and from the integrity and confidence reposed in you we do hereby commit the tuition Education and guardianship of the said George W and Susan F Bass? To you the said George W Kelley you assenting thereto by your acceptance of these Letters herein chanrging you that you maintain and cause to be Educated said orphans in such manner as shall be suitable to their interest and circumstances during their minority and that you inquire into and take charge of their estates both real and personal and all the things do which by law you ought to do for said wards of all which a true and perfect account you shall render to the court of ordinary for said county according to Law in every year during your cordininence in office. And lastly we do hereby constitute and appoint you the said George W Kelly Guardian of the afore said George W Bass? And Susan F Bass? Duding their minorityWitness my hand as Ordinary and the Seal of said court this Twelfth day of January eighteen hundred and Sixty three

Seaborn Kitchens OrdinaryRecorded January 13^th 1863 By Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary

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State of Georgia Glascock CountyBy the court of Ordinary for said CountyWhereas William F Davis late of Glascock County deceased died intestate, having while he lived and at the time of his death, divers estates, real and personal within the said State by means whereof the full disposition and power of granting the administration of the estate of the said deceased and also a final dispenssion from the same to the court aforesaid does of right belong and they desiring that the same may be well and truly administered and legally disposed of do hereby grant unto Abraham Brassell Administrator full power by the tenor of these presents to administer the entire estate both real and personal of said deceased which to him in his lifetimw and at the time of his death did belong and to ask demand sue for recover and receive the same and to pay the debts in which the deceased stood bound so far forth as his assets will extend according to Law and then the balance if any to pay over to the legal heirs and distributees of the said deceased.Witness my hand as Ordinary and the seal of the said court this Twelfth day of January eighteen hundred and sixty threeSeaborn Kitchens OrdinaryRecorded January 12^th 1863 S Kitchens Ordinery

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State of Georgia Glascock County

By the court of Ordinary for said county

To Charles Logue of Said county GreetingWhereas Mary Susan Clementine Logue orphan of Tobias Logue deceases is possessed in her own right of a considerable estate by means wherof the power of granting the Guardianship of the said Mary Susan Clementine Logue to us is manifestly known to belong and for the better securing the estate and more ample maintainance and Education of the said Orphan and from the integrity and confidence reposed in you we do hereby commit the tuition Education and Guardianship of the said Mary S C Logue to you the said Charles Logue you assenting thereto by your acceptance of these letters herein charging you that you maintain and cause to be educated said orphan in such amnner as shall be suitable to her interest and circumstances during her minority and that you inquire into and take charge of her estate both real and personal and all other things do which by law you ought to do for said ward of all which a true and perfect and account you shall render to the court of Ordinary for said county according to Law in every year during your continuence in office and lastly we do hereby constitute and appoint you the said Charles Logue Guardian of the aforesaid Mary Susan Clementine Logue during her minority Witness my hand as ordinary and the seal of said court this Sixth day of April Eighteen hundred and Sixty threeSeaborn Kitchens OrdinaryRecorded April 7^th 1863 by S Kitchens Ordinary

PAGE 36State of Georgia Glascock County By Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary for said CountyWhereas Ayden Simpson late of said county deceased died intestate having whilst he lived(there is no more on this page)

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State of Georgia Glascock CountyBy the court of Ordinary for said countyWhereas Asa Newsom late of Glascock County deceased died intestate having while he lived and at the time of his death divers Estates real and personal within the said state by means whereof the full dispostion and power of granting Administration of the estate of said deceased and also a final dismision from the same to the court aforesaid does of right belong and they desiring that the same may be well and truly administered and legally disposed of do hereby grant unto Joda Harris Administration full power by the tenor of these presents to administer the entire estate both real and personal of said deceased which to him in his lifetime and at the time of his death did belong and to ask demand sue for recover and receive the same and to pay the debts in which the deceased stood bound so far forth as his assets will extend according to law and then the balance if any to pay over to the legal heirs and disstributees of the said deceased Witness my hand as ordinary and the seal of said court this 1^st day of December eighteen hundred and sixty twoSeaborn Kitchens ordinary Recorded January 15^th 1863 by Seaborn Kitchens Ord

PAGE 38State of Georgia Glascock CountyBy the court of ordinary for said countyWhereas Arch E Todd late of said county deceased died intestate having while he lived and at the time of his death divers estates real and personal within the said state by means whereof the full dispostion and power of granting the Administration of the said estate of the said deceased and also a final disposition from the same to the court aforesaid does of right belong and they desiring that the same may be well and truly Administered and legally disposed of do hereby grant unto Mrs Mary Ann Todd administratix full power by the tenor of these presents to administer the entire estate both real and personal of said deceased which to him in his lifetime and at the time of his death did belong and to ask demand sue for recover and receive the same and to pay the debts in which the deceased stood bound so far forth as his assets will extend according to law and then the balance if any to pay over to the legal heirs and distritiutive? Of the said deceasedWitness my hand as ordinary and the seal of said court this Second day of February eighteen hundred and Sixty three

Seaborn Kitchens OrdinaryRecorded Feb 2^nd 1863

PAGE 39State of Georgia Glascock CountyBy the court of Ordinary for said countyWhereas Ayden Simpson late of said county having while he live and at the time of his death divers estates real and personal within the said state by means whereof the full disposition and power of granting the Administration of the estate of said deceased and also a final dismission from the same to the court aforesaid does of right belong and they desiring that the same may be well and truly Administered and legally disposed of do hereby grant unto Wily G Braddy

Administrator full power by ther tenor of these presents to administer the entire estate both real and personal of said deceased which to him in his lifetime and at the time of his death did belong and to ask demand sue for recover and receive the same and to pay the debts in which the deceased stood bound so far forth as his assets will extend according to law and then the balance if any to pay over to the legal heirs and distributees of the said deceased Witness my hand as Ordinary and the seal of said court this second day of February Eighteen hundred and sixty threeSeaborn Kitchens OrdinaryRecorded Feb 2^nd 1863

PAGE 40State of Georgia Glascock CountyBy the court of Ordinay for said county

Whereas Tobias Logue late of said county deceased died intestate having while he lived and at the time of his death divers Estates real and personal within the said state by means whereof the full disposition and power of Granting the Administration of the estate of the said deceased and also a final dismission from the same to the court aforesaid does of right belong and they desiring that the same may be well and truly Administered and legally disposed of do hereby grant unto Jeremiah Logue Administrator full power by the tenor of these presents to Administer the entire estate both real and personal of said deceased which to him in his lifetime and at the time of his death did belong and to ask demand sue for recover and receive the same and to pay the debts in which the deceased stood bound so far forth as his assets will _____ according to law and then the balance if any to pay over to the legal heirs and distributees of said deceased Witness my hand as ordinary and the seal of the said court this second day of February Eighteen hundred and Sixty threeSeaborn Kitchens Ordinary Recorded February 2^nd 1863 by S Kitchens Odrinary

PAGE 41State of Georgia Glascock CountyBy the court of Ordinary for said countyTo George W Kelly of said county GreetingWhereas Jepee/Jessee Hadden Orphan of Benjamin Hadden deceased is possed? In his own right of a considerable estate by means whereof the power of Granting the Guardianship of the said Jessee Hadden is to us manifestly know to belong and for the better Securing the estate and more ample maintainance and Education of the said orphan and for the integrity and confidence reposed in you we do hereby commit the tuition education and Guardianship of the said Jessee Hadden to you the said George W Kelley you assenting thereto by your acceptance of these letters herein charging you that you maintain and cause to be educated said orphan in such manner as shall be suitable to his interest and circumstances during his minority and that you inquire into and take charge of his estate both real and personal and all other things do which by Law you aught to do for said ward of all which a true and perfect account you shall render to the court of Ordinary for said county according to Law in every year during your continuance in office and lastly we do hereby constitute and appoint you the said George W Kelley Guardian of the aforesaid Jessee Hadden during his minority Witness my hand as Ordinary and the Seal of the said court this Second day of February eighteen hundred and Sixty threeSeaborn Kitchens OrdinaryFrecorded Feb 3^rd 1863 by Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary

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State of GeorgiaGlascock County By the court of Ordinary for said countyTo all to whom these presents shall come

Greeting Know ye that on the Second day of February in the year of our Lord one Thousand Eight hundred and Sixty three the last will and testament of Richard H Clark late of Glascock County Georgia deceased was exhibited in open court and in common form of Law proven and admitted to record a copy of which is hereto annexed and Administration of all and Singular the goods Chattles and credits of said deceased was granted to Julie E Clark Executrix and Edwin F Birdsong Executor in and by said will named and appointed they having first taken the oath and performed the other requisties required by law they by order of said court and by virtue of these presents legally authorized to administer the goods chattles and credits of said deceased according to Law and they hereby required to render a true and perfect Inventory of all and singular the goods, chattles and credits of the said deceased and appraised and returned to this court according to Law a true and correct account to the said court of their acting and doings yearly and every year until Administration is fully completed Witness my hand as Ordinary and the seal of said court this Second day of February Eighteen hundred and sixty threeSeaborn Kitchens Ordinary Recorded Feby 3^rd 1863 by S Kitchens Ordinary

PAGE 43State of Georgia Glascock CountyBy the court of Ordinary for said county

Whereas John Swint Sr late of Glascock County Georgia deceased died intestate having wile he lived and at the time of his death divers estates real and personal within the said state by means whereof the full disposition and power of Granting the administration of the estate of said deceased and also a final dismission from the same to the court afroesaid does of right belongs and they desiring that the same may be well and truly administered and legally disposed of do hereby grant unto John S Swint and Robert R Bec__ administrators full power by the tenor of these presents to administer the entire estate both real and personal of said deceased which to him in his lifetime and at the time of his death did belong and to ask demand sue for recover and receive the same and to pay the debts in which the deceased stood bound so far forth as his assets will extend according to Law and then the balance if any to pay of over to the legal heirs and distributees of the said deceasedWitness my hands as ordinary and the seal of said court this Fourth day of May eighteen hundred and Sixty threeSeaborn Kitchens Ordinary

PAGE 44State of Georgia Glascock County

By Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary for said countyWhereas Eliza Davis late of said county deceased died intestate having while she lived and at the time of her death divers goods chattles rights and credits within the said state and it being proper right and necessary that the goods and chattles of the said deceased should be collected and taken care of until a citation in due form of Law can issue and it be ascertain to whom the right of Administration doth appertain. I do theefore hereby ordain depute and constitute John W Davis with full power by the tenor of these presents to collect and take care of the money goods and chattles of the said Eliza Davis deceased and the same saftly to keep until it can be ascertained to whom the right of administration doth belong and therefore the said John W Davis immediately to deliver up the said monies goods and chattles to whomsoever the court shall commit the administration of the said deceased agreebly to law

In Testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my signature as Ordinary for said county and seal of office this first day of June Eighteen hundred and Sixty threeSeaborn Kitchens OrdinaryRecorded June 1^st 1863 by SeabornKitchens Ordinary Ex Office

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State of Georgia Glascock County By the court of Ordinary for said county

To all to whom these presents shall come greetingKnow ye that on the first day of June in the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and Sixty three the last will and testament of John W Hattaway late of Glascock County deceased was exhibted in open court and in common form of Law proven and admitted to record a copy of which is hereto annexed and administration of all and singular the goods chattles and credits of said deceased was granted to Wily G Brady the executor in and by said will named and appointed he having first taken the oath and perfoming all other requiisites requited by Law he by order of said court and by virtue of these presents legally authorize to administer the goods chattles and credits of said deceased according to the tenor and effect of said will and testament and according to Law and he is hereby required to render a true and perfect Inventory of all and singular the goods chattles and credits of the said deceased and appraise and return a true and correct account to the said court of his acting and doings yearly and every year until the administration is fully completed.Witness my hand as Ordinary and the seal of said court this first day of June eighteen hundred and sixty threeSeaborn Kitchens OrdinaryRecorded June 2^nd 1873

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State of Georgia Glascock County By the court of Ordinary of said county

Whereas William D Griffin late of Glascock County Georgia deceased died intestate, having while he lived and at the time of his death divers estates real and personal within the said State by means whereof the full dispostion and power of granting the administration of the estate of the said deceased and also a final dismission from the same to the court aforesaid does of right belong; And they desiring that the same may be well and truly administered and legally disposed of do hereby grant unto Jeremiah Logue Administrator full power by the tenor of these presents to Administer the entire estate both real and personal of said deceased which to him in his lifetime and at the time of his death did belong. And to ask, demand, sue for, recover and receive the same and to pay the debts in which the decease stood bound so far forth as his assets will extend according to Law and then the Balance if any to pay of to the legal heirs and distributees of the said deceasedWitness my hand as Ordinary and the seal of the said court this seventh day of September Eighteen Hundred and sixty three

Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary

Recorded September 8^th 1863 by S Kitchens Ordinary Ex office clk

PAGE 47State of Georgia Glascock CountyBy the court of ordinary for Said County

Whereas Thomas J Hammit late of said county deceased died intestate having while he lived and at the time of his death divers estates real and personal within the said state by means whereof the full disposition and power of granting the Administration of the estate of said deceased and also a final dismission from the same to the court aforesaid does of right belong and they desiring that the same may be well and truly administered and legally disposed of do hereby grant unto William Howrard Administrator full power by the tenor of these presents to Administer the entire estate both real and personal of said deceased which to him in his lifetime and at the time of his death did belong and to ask demand sue for recover and receive the same and to pay the debts in which the deceased stood bound so far forth as his assetts will extend according to law and then the balance if any to pay over to the legal heirs and distributees of the said deceased

Witness my hand as Ordinary and the Seal of the said court this third day of November Eighteen hundred and sixty threeSeaborn Kitchens OrdinaryRecorded Nov 3^rd 1863 By S Kitchens Ordinary

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State of Georgia Glascock County By the court of Ordinary for said countyTo John F Rivers of Jefferson County GreetingWhereas Wilborn Thompson and John M Thompson orphans of John Thompson deceased is possessed in their own right of a considerable estate by means whereof the power of granting the Guardianship of the said William Thompson and John M Thompson to us is manifestly known to belong and for the better securing the estate and more ample maintainance and Education of the said orphans and from the integrity and confidence reposed in you we do hereby commit the tuition education and Guardianship of the Said Wilborn Thompson and John M Thompson to you the said John F Rivers you assenting there to by your acceptance of these letters herein charging you that you maintain and cause to be educated said orphans in such manner as shall be suitable to their interst and circumstances during their minority and that you inquire into and take charge of their estate both real and personal and all other things do which by law you ought to do for said wards all of which a true and perfect account you shall render to the court of Ordinary for said county according to Law in every year during your continuance in office and lastly we do hereby constitute and appoint you the said John F Rivers Guardian of the aforesaid Welborn Thompson and John M Thompson during their minorityWitness my hand as Ordinary and the seal of said court this third day of November eighteen hundred and sixty three

Seabon Kitchens OrdinaryRecorded Nov 3^rd 1863

PAGE 49State of Georgia Glascock CountyBy the court of Ordinary for said countyTo Wily G Braddy of said county GreetingWhereas Ayden V Simpson orphan of Ayden Simpson deceased is possessed in his own right of a considerable estate by means whereof the power of granting the guardianship of the said Ayden V Simpson to us is manifestly known to belong and for the better Securing the estate and more ample maintainance and education of the said orphan and from the integrity and confidence reposed in you we do hereby commit the tuition Education and Guardianship of the said Ayden V Simpson to you the said Wily G Braddy you assenting thereto by your acceptance of these letters, herein charging you that you maintain and cause to be educated said Orphan in such manner as shall be suitable to his interest and circumstances during his minority and that you inquire into and take charge of his estate both real and personal and all other things do which by law you ought to do for said ward of all which a true and perfect account you shall render to the court of ordinary for said county according to Law in every year during your continueance in office And lastly we do hereby constitute and appoint you the said Wily G Braddy Guardian of the aforesaid Ayden V Simpson during his minority Witness my hand as ordinary and the seal of the said court this third day of November eighteeen hundred and Sixty threeSeaborn Kitchens Ordinary

Recorded Nov 3^rd 1863 By Seaborn Kitchens Ordianary and Ex Officer Clerk

PAGE 50State of Georgia Glascock County

By the court of Ordinary for said county Whereas Nathan Powell late of said State and county deceased died intestate having while he lived and at the time of his death, divers estates real and personal within the said state by means whereof the full disposition and power of granting the Administration of the estate of the said deceased and also a final dismission from the same; to the court afroresaid does of right belong And they desiring that the same may be well and truly Administered and legally disposed of Do hereby grant unto Richard Powell Administrator full power by the tenor of these present to Administer the entire estate both real and personal of said deceased which to him in his lifetime and at the time of his death did bleong and to ask demand Sue for recover and received the same and to pay the debts in which the deceased stood bound to for fourth as hisd assetts will extend according to law and then the Balance if any to pay over to the legal heirs and distributees of the said deceasedWitness my hand as Ordinary and the seal of the said court this Seventh day of December eighteen hundred and sixty three

Seaborn Kitchens OrdinaryPAGE 51State of Georgia Glascock CountyThe Honorable the court of Ordinary for the said county and state

To all whom these presents shall come or be seen GreetingKnow ye that on the first day of July One thousand eight hundred and sixtyone Anna Beckworth of the said county was duly qualified Administratris of the estate and effects of Willis Beckworth late of said county deceased and whereas by her petition laid before the said court on the Seventh day of December 1863 state that she had fully Administered and prayed that she might be discharged from Said Administration; and its approving that a citation had been issued and regularly published and tha no objection was made theretoIt is ordered that said Anna Beckworth be discharged from all claims or claims whatsoever relative to her administration on the estate and effects of said Willis Beckworth

Witness my hand as Ordinary and the seal of the said court this Seventh day of Decemeber eighteen hundred and sixty threeSeaborn Kitchens Ordinary

Recorded Dec 11^th 1863 By S Kitchens Ord

PAGE 52Georgia Glascock County Ordinery Ex Officir ClerkBy Seaborn KitchensTo David Denton GreetingWhereas it has been represented to me that John Hobbs late of said county deceased was possessed at the time of his death of a considerable estate of real and personal property and it is further represented to me that there is great danger of waste of said estate for want of due and legal Administration being had on the same and whereas I have the power of granting Temporary letters of Administration.

Know all men to whom these presents shall be made known that I Seaborn Kitchens clerk of the court of Ordinery of the county aforesaid have this day appointed David Denton Administrator of all and singular the goods and chattles rights and credits of the said John Hobbs deceased Temporarily and until the next term of the court of Ordiney to called take care of and preserve from waste the real and personal estate of said John Hobbs in terms of the Law to the use benefit and behood of those who have a right thereunto; And you the said David Denton will take into your hands and possesion and keep safe from waste all the goods and chattles rights and credits of him the said John Hobbs deceased until due and legal Administration can be had thereon and that you do make or cause to be made a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods chattels rights and credits of the said John Hobbs deceased and the same you return unto my office on or before the first Monday of in February 1864. And lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint you the said David Denton Administrator for the time and purpose aforesaid Given under my hand and seal this 29^th day of December 1863Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary and Clerk Ex Officer Recorded Dec 29^th 1863By S Kitchens Ordianry

PAGE 53Georgia Glascock County Ordinary and Ex OfficeBy Seaborn Kitchens Clerk of sai court. Whereas it has been represented to me that Amos Walden late of said county deceased died intestate And whereas it is further represented to me that there is great danger of waste of said estate for want of due and legal administration being had on the same

And whereas I have the power of granting Letters of Administration xc. Know all men to whom these presents shall come or be made known That I Seaborn Kitchens odinary Ex Office Clerk of said court of the county aforesaid have this day appointed Richard Walden Administrator of all and Singular the goods and chattles rights and credits of the said Amos Walden deceased Temporarily and until the next term of this court to Collect take case of and preserve from waste the real and personal estate of the said Amos Walden deceased in Terms of the Law to the Use benefit and behood of those who have a right thereunto and you the said Richard Walden will take into your hands and possession and keep safe from any waste all the goods and chattles rights and credits of him the said Amos Walden deceased until due and legal Administration can be had and that you do make or cause to be made a true and perfect inventory of all and Singular the goods chattles rights and credits of said deceased and the same so made return to my office on or before the first Monday in march next and lastly I do hereby constitute and appoint you the said Richard Walden Administrator for the time and purpose aforesaid given under my hand and seal this 11^th day of January 1864Seaborn Kitchens Ordinardy & Clerk Ex Office Recorded January 11^th 1864 S Kitchens Ex Officer Clerk

PAGE 54Georgia Glascock CountyBy the Ordinary of said countyJohn Hobbs late of said county in which he died resident having recently departed this life testate, possessed of a valuable estate real and personal and the Executor of said testate having since qualification departed this life also and David Denton of Said county having at this regular term of the Court of Ordinary by special order been appointed Administrator De barris now with the will annexed upon the estate of John Hobbs upon conditions of his giving bond and security in the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars and taking and subscribing the usual oath and Said David Denton having fully complied with the directions of the court aforesaid. This is to show that said David Denton is fully empowered to exercise all the power and duties of Administrator De bonis now with the will annexed of John Hobbs, to Administer as Such Administrator the estate of said John Hobbs conveyed by said will to ask demand, receive and recover all claims due John Hobbs and to pay all the just liabilities of said John Hobbs so far as the Law permits And that said David Denton is required to observe and perform the last will and testament of said John Hobbs as faithfully as if he had been appointed Executor of said John Hobbs and fully and truly to discharge all the powers and duties of Administrator with the will annexed of John Hobbs. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this first day of February Eighteen hundred and Sixty four

Seaborn Kitchens OrdinaryRecorded February 2^nd 1864 by Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary

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State of Georgia Glascock County By the court of Ordinary for Said countyTo John S Swint of said county Greeting

Whereas Samuel M Swint orphan of John Swint Sr deceased is possessed in his own right of a considerable Estate by means whereof the power of granting the guardianship of the said Samuel M Swint to us is manifestly known to belong and for the better Securing the estate and more ample maintainance and Education of the said orphan and from the integrity and confidence reposed in you we do hereby commit the tuition Education and guardianship of the Said Samuel M Swint to you the said John S Swint you assenting thereto by your acceptance of these letters; herein charging you that you maintain and cause to be Educated said orphan in such manner as shall be suitable to his interest and circumstances during his minority and that you inquire into and take charge of his estate both real and personal and all other things do which by Law you ought to do for said Ward; of all which a true and perfect account you shall render to the court of Ordinary for said county according to Law in every year during your continuance in office.

And lastly we do hereby constitute and appoint you the Said John S Swint Guardian of the aforesaid Samuel M Swint during his minority.

Witness my hand as Ordinary and the seal of said court this first day of February eighteen hundred and sixty four

Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary

Recorded January 3^rd 1864By Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary

Ex Officio Clerk

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Letter of Administration Estate Elizabeth Marsh

State of Georgia Glascock County

By the court of Ordinary for Said County whereas Elizabeth Marsh late of Glascock County Georgia deceased died intestate having while she lived and at the time of her death divers estates real and personal within the said state by means where of the full disposition and power of granting the Administration of the estate of said deceased and also a final dismission from the same to the court aforesaid does of right belong and they desiring that the same may be well and truly administered and legally disposed of Do hereby Grant unto Allen Moat Administrator full power by the t___

Of these presents to Administer the entire estate both real and personal of said deceased which to her in her lifetime and at the time of her death did belong and to ask demand sue for recover and receive the same and to pay the debts in which the deceased stood bound so far forth as her assets will extend according to Law and then the balance of any to pay over to the legal heirs and distributees of said deceased

Witness my hand as Ordinary and the seal of Said court this 4^th day of April Eighteen hundred and Sixty four

Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary

Recorded April 5^th 1864 By Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary

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Letters Guardianship John Q? Rachales State of Georgia Glascock County

By the court of Ordinary for Said County

To Boze B Kitchens of Said County Greeting,

Where John Q? Rachels orphan of Thomas J Rachels deceased is possessed in his own right of a considerable estate by means whereof the power of granting the Guardianship of the Said John Q Rachels to us is Manifestly known to belong and for the better securing the estate and more ample maintainance and Education of the said Orphan and from the integrity and confidence reposed in you we do hereby commit the tuition Education and Guardianship of the said John Q Rachels to you the said Boze B Kitchens you assenting thereto by your acceptance of these Letters herin charging you that you Maintain and cause to be educated Said Orphan in shuch manner as Shall be suitable to his interest and circumstance during his minority. And that you inquire into and take charge of his estate both real and personal and all other things do which by Law you ought to do for said ward of all which a true and perfect account you shall render to the court of ordinary for said county according to Law in every year during your continueance in office And lastly we do hereby constitute and appoint you the said Boze B kitchens Guardian of the aforesaid John Q Rachels during his minority. Witness my hand as Ordinary and the seal of said court, this Second day of May Eighteen hundred and Sixty four. Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary

Recorded May 3^rd 1864 by Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary

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STATE OF GEORGIA GLASCOCK COUNTYBy the Court of Ordinary for Said CountyWhereas Benjamin G Chalker late of Glascock County deceased died intestate having while he lived and at the time of his death divers estates real and personal within the said state by means whereof the full dispensation and power of granting the Administration of the estate of said ___ and also a final dismissison from the same in the court aforesaid does of right belong And they desiring that the same may be well _____ Administered and legally disposed of do hereby grant unto Catherine Chalker Administrix full power by the ___ of these presents to administer the entire estate both real and personal of said deceased which to him in his lifetime and at the time of his death did belong and to ask demand Sue or recover and receive the same and to pay the debts in which the deceased stood bound so far forth as his assets will extend according to ____ ____ ____ ____ balance if any to pay over to the legal heirs and distributees of the same deceased. Witness my hand as ordinary and the seal of said court this first day of August Eighteen hundred and Sixty fourSeaborn Kitchens Ordinary

Recorded August 1^st 1864 By Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary Ex Officir

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State of Georgia GlascockC ounty

The Honorable the Court of Ordinary for the said County and stateTo all whom this presence shall come to be seen Greeting

Know ye that on the first day of December one thousand Eight hundred and Sixty three Mahalah Lockhart of the Said county was duly gualified Administratrix of the Estate and effects of Elisha Lockhart late of said county deceased And whereas by her Petition Laid befor the said court on the 1^st day of August 1864 stated that she had fully Administered and prayed that she might be discharged from said Administration and it appearing that a citation had been issued and Regularly published and that no objection was made therto

It is ordered that the said Mahalah Lockhart Administratrix be discharged from all claim or claims whatsoever Relatin to Said Administrion an the Estate and effects of said Elisha Lockhart deceased

Witness my hand as Ordinary and the Seal of the Said Court this first day of August Eighteen Hundred and Sixty fourt

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State of Georgia Glascock County

By the court of Ordinary for said countyWhereas Seth Wilson late of Glascock County Ga deceased died intestate having while he lived and at the time of his death divers estate real and personal within the said state by means whereof the full dispostion and power of granting the administration of the estate of the said deceased and also a final dismission from the same to the court aforesaid does of right belong. And he desiring that the same may be well and truly administreated and legally disposed of Do Hereby Grant unto Richard Walden Administrator De bonis won full power by the tenor of these presents to administer the entire estate both real and personal of said deceased which to him in his lifetime and at the time of his death did belong and to ask demand Sue for recover and receive the same and to pay the debts in which the deceased stood bound so far forth as his assets will extend according to Law then the balance if any to pay over to the legal heirs and distributees of Said deceased.

Witness my hand as ordinary and the seal of Said court this 17^th day of August (1864) Eighteen hundred and sixty four

Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary

Recorded August 18^th 1864 By Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary Ex Officir Clerk of said county

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Estate Richard M Griffin deceased

State of Georgia Glascock County

By the court of Ordinary for Said County

Whereas Richard M Griffin late of Glascock County deceased died intestate having while he lived and at the time of his death divers estates real and personal within the said State by means whereof the full disposition and power of granting the administration of the Estate of the Said deceased and also a final dismission from the same to the court aforesaid does of right belong; And they desiring that the same may be well and truly Administered and legally disposed of Do Hereby Grant unto Richard Walden Administratoer full power by the tenor of these presents to Administer the entire estate both real and personal of said deceased which to him in his lifetime and at the time of his death did belong and to ask demand Sue for recover and receive the same and to pay the debts in which the deceased stood bound so far forth as his assets will extend according to Law and then the balance if any to pay over to the legal heirs and distributees of the said deceased

Witness my hand as ordinary and the Seal of the said court this 10^th day of October eighteen hundred and Sixty four

Seaborn Kitchens Ordinary

Recorded October 10^th 1864 By S Kitchens Ordinary

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Estate of Timothy McGraw deceased

Georgia Glascock County By Seaborn Kitchens as clerk of the court of Ordinary of Said county

To Abraham Brassell Greeting