Court of Ordinary, Marion County, Georgia

Court of Ordinary

Marion County, Georgia

Minutes Book A, 1854-1858

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J B Nabers, administrator of the estate of Joseph Parsens, decd, exparte. Application for letters of dismission. Continued until next term. Jan 1854, page 1.

Martin Bivens, administrator of John Simmons deceased, ex parte. Motion for letters of dimission. Continued until next term. Jan 1854, page 1.

Fielding Jackson, administrator of the estate of Thomas Majors, deceased. Whereas it appears to the court upon representation made under oath of Fielding Jackson,

administrator upon the estate of Thos Majors due that the title to lot of land #161 in the 31st District of originally Lee, now Marion County claimed by the estate of said

deceased has been in dispute and that since doubt exists as to the perfection of title of said estate to said lot of land, and it further appearing that said Fielding Jackson

administrator as aforesaid has perfected the title to said lot of land to said estate and thereby greatly enhanced the value of same by paying to John A Tucker, atty at law,

the sum of $80.00. It is therefore ordered by the court that said Jackson, administrator as aforesaid be and he is hereby allowed the said sum of eighty dollars out of the

estate of said deceased as reimbursement for the payment of said sum of money aforesaid. Jan 1854, pages 1 and 2.

Robert Little and James Pendry, administrators of John Pendry, deceased, exparte. Application for letters of dismission. Continued until next term. Jan 1854, page 2.

Kenny M Jeter, administrator upon estate of Jonathan Deason, deceased, exparte. Petition and motion for letters of dismission. Continued until next term.

Estate of Reuben Reynolds, deceased. Whereas it appears to the court that Joseph Reynolds has made application to the court for letters of administration upon the estate

of Reuben Reynolds, late of said county, and whereas due and legal publication of said application has been made agreeably to law and whereas it appears to the court that

said Joseph Reynolds has failed to come forward and take out administration aforesaid and whereas Lucy Reynolds, widow of said Reuben Reynolds, deceased as aforesaid

and John Kemp have come foreward and moved to take administration upon the estate of said Reuben Reynolds for deceased and no objections being made it is therefore

ordered that letters of administration be issued to said Lucy Reynolds and John Kemp upon the estate of said Reuben Reynolds upon their serving bond with Chas (?) Kemp

William Duncan, letters of guardianship on minors and orphans of Reuben R (or B) Norton, deceased. It appearing to the court that William Duncan has applied

for letters of guardianship for the persons and property of William, Sarah Ann, Valentine, Adaline and George M D Norton of said County, minors and orphans of

Reuben R (or B) Norton, deceased, which application has been advertised according to statue, and no objections having been filed or cause shown to the contrary, it is

ordered that said William Duncan be and is hereby appointed guardian for the persons and property of said minors, bond in the sum of $1100.00 with Samuel C Dodson

Petition of Haywood Worrell - on the 3rd Sept 1853 the pretended part will and test of Jesse Worrell, deceased was proven in common form at the September term and

that James Woodall at Oct term had letters of administration upon estate of Jesse Worrell, deceased and one of the heirs at law. Petitioner shows that he is the son and one of

the next of kin of said Jesse Worrell deceased. Petitioner prays that James M Woddall be cited to appear at the February term and then prove said will and that said James be

compelled to bring letters of administration and why they should not be revoked and the said Jesse be declared and adjudged to have died intestate and letters of administration

be granted to your petitioner. G O Davis, Petitioners Atty. Jan 1854, pages 5-6.

William T McShort, executor of estate of Howell Short. William T McShort, executor of last will and test of Howell Short, that it is necessary to sell a certain bay mare

belonging to estate, being an expense for no profit. Wm T McShort, executor is given leave to sell at private sale and account to the court of the proceeds. January 1854. Page 6.

Estate of John Murray. Estate of John Murray, late of Marion County, is unrepresented at law by reason of the failure and removal of the executrix appointed by the last

will and testament. Stephen T Murray has applied in terms of law for letters of administration, no objections filed. Ordered that Stephen T Murray , upon giving bond for

$22,000 with James Murray and Thomas Allen security, be given letters of administration. January 1854. Page 7.

William Smith, application for letters of administration. (no notation of which estate) Continued to next regular term of court. January 1854. Page 7.

Estate of Reuben Reynolds. Jasper N Story, John Y Thompson, John D Mathis, Jacob A Clements and David Majors be and are appointed appraisers to appraise estate

John W Aven, guardian of Mary Ann Aycock. Representative of John W Aven, guardian for person and property of Mary Ann Aycock, minor and orphan of Joshua

Aycock, deceased. It will be to the interest of the estate and will be of comfort to the negroes of said minor, for said guardian to hire the same at private sale. So ordered.

Elisabeth French, administrix of the estate of John French, deceased. Whereas Elisebeth French, administrix upon the estate of John French, deceased, petitions court

for discharge from said administration. Anyone should show cause why petitioner should not be discharged, otherwise she will be dismissed at next term. January 1854.

Robert Bell, administrator of the estate of Andrew J Bell. Robert Bell, administrator upon the estate of Andrew J Bell petitions for discharge from said administration any

persons show cause (if any they have) why he should not be released, or at September term he will be released from his liability as administrator. January 1854. Page 9.

J B Nabers, administrator of Joseph Parsens, petition for motion of dismission, continued until next term. Feb 1854. Page 10.

Martin L Bivens, administrator of John Simmons. Letters dismission ordered upon motion of applicant. Case is continued until next regular term. Feb 1854, page 10.

Robert Little and Samuel Pendry, administrators for the estate of John Pendry. Robert Little and Samuel Pendry have fully administered the estate of John Pendry,

deceased. No objection therefore letters of dismissory are issued. Feb 1854, page 10-11.

Estate of Powell Benton. William Smith applied for letters of administration di bonis non on the estate of Powell Benton, deceased. Application was published in the

Columbus Times and Sentinel, a public gazette. Smith failed to appear therefore said application is dismissed, Smith to pay all costs. Feb 1854, page 11.

Haywood Worrell vs James M Woodall, administrator. With will annexed of Jesse Worrell, deceased. Continued until next term Feb 1854. page 12.

Thaddeus Oliver, exparte and Johnson Springer objector, application for letters of administration on Ebjinah Joyce, deceased. Continued to next term., page 12

Jeremiah Wilcher, administrator of estate of Thos. J Parker, decd, exparte. Petition for dismission, continued. Page 12.

David Dunn, administrator de bonis non of Phillip Bailey, deceased. Letters of dismission entered. Feb term 1854. Page 13

Estate of Redmond Yates, deceased. Necessary to sell the lands belonging to said estate for purposes of distribution. Feb Term 1854, page 13.

Wm T McShort, administrator on estate of Lewis Taylor, deceased. Petition to sell land belonging to estate for purpose of paying debts against the estate. No objection,

Last will and testament of Samuel Nutt, deceased. Acct by Samuel R Nutt, one of the executors. Letters testamentary issued to Samuel R Nutt. Feb term. page 14.

Charles H McCall, A P Belk, Benj F Blanton, William Rockman and Benajab Peacock, the estate of Samuel Nutt, deceased warrant of appraisement issued. Feb term,

Henry M Jeter, administrator upon estate of Jonathan Deason, deceased. Administrator desiring to be dismissed from administrator. They are released. Feb Term 1854.,

Petition of James J W Postell Hines (?) on 16 July 1850, John Murray of Marion then in life, but now deceased made and executed to A C Postell his bond fore Tillis to lots

of land #89, 88, 73 and 87, less 30 acres more of less sold to D O Smith, --- off of 89 amount sold to Jenkins and Elizabeth in the 9th Dist, said lots of land containing 770 acres

more or less, original of which bond is here in account to be thereon. And your petitioner shows that said J C Postell on 4 Feb 1854 transferred said bond to petitioner. Petitioner

shows that said John Murray has departed this life and at the Jan term 1854 Stephen T Murray was duly appointed administrator of said John Murray deceased and that said

John Murray deceased without making fee simple titles to said premises and that the purchase money has been paid. Petitioner requests that Administrator be directed to execute

fee simple titles. Copy bond-Houston Co. John Murray is firmly bond unto J C Postell for $3,000, 16 July 1850. J A Makay made and delivered to John Murray promissory

notes bearing same date for $1,500.00. One for $600 due 1 Jan 1851; 1 for $600 due for 1 Jan 1852; 1 for $300 due 1 Jan 1853. J C Postell will and truly pay John Murray,

lots of land 89, 85, 73, 87, less 30 acres more or less off of #73........land in Houston Co. Ordered by Court that notice be given in 3 or more public places so people may file

Court adjourned until 1st Monday March next. 6 Feb 1854. E W Miller Ordinary, page 19.

It is ordered by the Court that Thos Allen, James C Tenderson, Asa Ivey, and Linsey --- and Jordan Welch, appointed appraisers on the estate of John Murray. Feb 15,

Oath of James M Woodall, administrator. Administrator to sell a certain sow and pigs belonging to said estate in private sale, that it is surplus property and that it is necessary

to sell same for the judgement of debts against said estate. Therefore ordered to sell same and advise court of proceeds. February 1854, page 20.

Thaddeus Oliver, exparte. Case continued until the April term. Feb 1854, page 21.

Representation made under oath of James Powell of Marion County that Benjamin , Edward, Daniel, Cathrine (sic), James, Lavina and Jeremiah Powell, minors of said

James Powell have a small estate in County of Lincoln in Georgia and it is necessary that said minors should have a guardian to represent them in said estate and the said

James Powell, father of said minors and applies for letters of guardianship. Issued in the sum of $150.00 with John T Mathis as security. page 21

Haywood Worrell vs James M Woodard. Will of Jesse Worrell deceased continued until next term. Jeremiah Wilchar, administrator of Thomas Parker, deceased. Petition

for letters of dismission continued until next regular term. Court adjourned to 13 Mar 1854. Page 22.

J B Nabors, administrator of Joseph Parsons, deceased, exparte. Petition of motion for letters of dismission. March 13, 1854, page 23. J B Nabors to pay costs.

Martin Bivens, administrator of John Simmons, deceased, exparte. Application for letters of dismission. Page 23

Mary Short, administratrix of John C Short, deceased, exparte. Continued until next term. Page 23

Oath of John A Owen, administrator of Richmond Roberts, deceased. Letters of dismission issued. April term, 1854, 3 Apr, page 24.

Representation made under oath by Mary Short, administratrix of John C Short, deceased that it is necessary to sell all the land belonging to said estate for the purpose of distribution and further appearing that said administratrix has give notice as required by law. Court order that said administratrix has leave to sell all the land. Page 25

Thaddeus Oliver has made application for letters of administration in the estate of Ebinijah Joyce, lived and died in this county and state. notice of said application has

been given to all parties, no one showing cause that said letters should not be granted, thereby ordered that letters of adm by granted to Thaddeus Oliver, pages 25, 26.

Martin Bivens, administrator of John Simmons deceased, exparte. Motion for letters of dismission. The motion be dismissed at the costs of the mover. April term.

Eben E Little, executor of the last will and testament of Thomas L Bowin ? deceased, petition of letters of dismission will be granted at November term 1854 if no disagreement. April term 1854, page 26.

Jeremiah Wilcher, administrator of Thomas Silas, deceased. Petition and motion for letters of dismission continued to next regular term. April term, page 27.

Haywood Morris vs James M Woodall, Administrator with will annexed of Jesse Worrell, deceased. Petition to revoke letters and prove will in --- case stands continued

Osborn Brown has applied to this court for letters of administraton on the estate of Harry W Carter, late of Marion County GA, deceased. Application has been

published, no objections having been filed - ordered that letters of administration upon the estate of said deceased be issued to Osborn Brown with Nathan M Watson as security.

It is ordered by the Court that Nathan M Watson, Joseph Swain Senior, James J Roberts, James Brown and Richard W Watson be appointed to appraise the estate of Harry

W Carter, late of Marion County, to whom warrant of appraisement may issue. May term, page 28

Haywood Worrell vs James M Woodall with the will annexed of Jesse Worrell, deceased. Petition to revoke letters and --- will in solemn form. The plaintiff having

received notice the defendant produced the will of Jesse Worrell and having proven it a solemn form by the witness of Henry Woodell, will is hereby admitted to record.

Brazelton Morgan has applied for letters of administration upon the estate of William Davis, late of said county. No objection so letters will be given upon receiving

bond in the amount of $1,100.00 with Andrew J Eason and Ed. B. Sawyer as security. May term,, page 29.

John C Morgan, E B Oxford (JP), Eli Tinley and Levi Bridges are appointed appraisers to appraise the estate of William Davis, late of Marion County, deceased. May term

James M Woodall vs Haywood Worrell, caveat. The parties in the above case having ---, it is ordered by the court that the above case be transferred to the appeal in the

William T. McShort, administrator upon the estate of Lewis Taylor, deceased. Petitions this court for a discharge if no disagreement dismission will be granted said petitioner

Osborn Brown, administrator upon the estate of Hering W Carter, deceased, have leave to sell all the personal property of said deceased of a perishable nature after

inventory and appraisement provided the said Brown Administrator shall give court ten days notice of his sale of same. May 1854, page 31.

William Clements, administrator of Clement Clements, deceased, exparte. Petition and motion for letters of dismission. Continued to next regular term. June

James W J Postell vs Stephen T Murray, administrator with the will annexed of John Murray, deceased. Application for titles. Continued until next term. June

John Kemp and Lucy Reynolds administrator and administrix on the estate of Reuben Reynolds, deceased.. Made application to sell the real estate belonging to

the estate of Reuben Reynolds, deceased. Administrators have leave to sell lot of land #40 in the 4th Dist of Randolph Co GA. June 1854 term. page 32.

Francis M Fleming, minor and orphan of Duncan L Fleming, deceased is unrepresented in his person and property at law and it further appearing that said minor is over

14 and under 21 years of age, and therefore has the right to choose his own guardian, and that said Francis M Fleming made choice of John C Fleming (his brother) of Marion

County to be his guardian and said John C Fleming having consented. Approved upon his giving bond in the sum of $1,200 with Phillip Lanier and Henry Waddell as

Louisa Fleming, minor and orphan of Duncan L Fleming, deceased is unrepresented in her person and property and that she is over 14 and under 21 therefore has the

right to choose her own guardian and she chooses Henry Waddell of Marion County to be her guardian and Waddell has consented. Letters of guardianship granted upon

Henry Waddell upon giving bond in the sum of $1200 with Philip Lanier as security. June 1854 term. page 33-34.

Henry L and Mary F Taylor, minors and orphans of Lewis Taylor, deceased are unrepresented in their persons and property at law by reason of the failure of any person

to apply for letters of guardianship and now at this regular term of court, Martha Taylor, mother of said minors, appears and applies for letters of guardianship, gives bond in

William Davis, deceased. It is ordered by the court that E. B. Oxford, John C Morgan, Levi Bridges, F Payne and Daniel Morrison are hereby appointed appraisers to

Brazelton Morgan, administrator upon the estate of William Davis, deceased leave to sell all the personal property of said estate of a perishable nature and giving at least

ten days notice of said sale and to give acct of sale to court. June term 1854. Page 35.

Charles R Tondee, surviving administrator on the estate of Samuel Elkins, deceased, petitioner asks for a discharge from said administration. If no --- then it will be

Jeny G L Fleming, minor and orphan of Duncan Fleming. William Callaway has applied for letters of guardianship of Jeny G L Fleming of Marion County, minor

and orphan of Duncan Fleming, deceased. Letters of guardianship be issued upon giving security $1200 with Henry Waddell as security. July 1854 term. Page 37

James W Postell vs Stephen S Murray, administrator with will annexed of John Murray. Motion to make titles. Continued. July 1854 term. Page 37.

Joel Green and Levy Horn, minors and orphans of Joel Horn deceased, being between 14-21 years. Said minors choose John H Lewis, their uncle, to be their

guardians. Guardianship letters granted upon his giving bond in the sum of $1,600 in security. July 1854 term. page 38.

James F and Mary Priest, minors and orphans of Davis Priest. Ordered by the Court that Zachariah L Chambless, guardian of the persons and property of James F

and Mary Priest, minors and orphans of Davis Priest deceased be allowed until the first Monday in September next to make his annual return of his actings and doings in

relation to the estates of said minors for the year 1853. July term 1854. Page 38.

William Clements, administrator of Clement Clements, deceased that he has fully administered said estate by paying off the debts of said deceased and distributing said

estate among the distributees and said William Clements having applied for letters of dismission. He and his securities by released from administration. July 1854 term.

Bland Wallace, executor of the last will and testament of John James, deceased, exparte. Petition for letters of dismission. Continued until next regular term. July

John W Avin, Administrator upon the estate of Joshua Aycock, deceased. Petitions for discharge from administration. July term 1854. Page 40

Bland Wallace, executor of the will of John James, deceased. Petitions for discharge from administration. August term 1854 Page 41

Christopher Pierson, estate of Peter Pierson. Christopher Pierson appointed as executor. August term 1854. Page 41-2

Estate of Peter Pierson. Baily R Gill, Robin Bell, Robert Hobbs, Samuel Bell and William Turner appointed as appraisers for the estate of Peter Pierson, late of

William F Magouirk of Yallobusha County MS, guardian for Jonas F Pruit, Mary G Pruit, minors of Davis Prewit, deceased. Zachariah L Chambless.

James W I Postell vs Stephen Murray, Admr of John Murray. Continued. August term 1854. Page 43

Elisabeth French, Administrator of John French deceased, ex parte. Continued. August term 1854. Page 43

John A Owen and Franklin Owen vs Daniel C Senn (?). John A Owen and Franklin Owen are securities for Daniel C Senn as guardian for Martha A E E and

Araminda Roberts, orphans of Richmond Roberts, deceased. That Senn is squandering and wasting the estate. August term 1854. Page 43-45.

Thomas I Horn vs George H Sims of Muscogee County. Letters of guardianship for George H Horn, estate of George W Horne. George H Sims has become badly

indebted and removed from Marion County and is now of Muscogee Co. August term 1854. Page 45-48.

James F Pruett and Mary G Pruett, distributees of Davis Pruett deceased. Jonas F Pruett (should this be James?) is over the age of 14 and made the choice of

William F Magouirk for guardian. That Mary is an infant under 14 and incapable of choosing. This is an exemplification from Probate Court in Yallobusha Co MS

dated Nov term 1851. Securities Clement C Faust and William H Lovejoy. August term 1854. Page 48-55.

William Stroud, administrator of estate of Milton A Battle, deceased. Moving administration from Marion to Clarke County Georgia. Stroud to be released from any

Daniel C Senn, guardian for Martha A E E and Araminda Roberts of Marion County, minors and orphans of Richmond Roberts deceased. Sept term 1854. Page 56.

Christopher Pearson, executor of will of Peter Pearson, deceased. Sept term 1854. Page 56.

Solomon Hart and Lucinda D Cleaveland administrators on the estate of Absolam C Cleaveland deceased. Leave to sell personal property. Sept term 1854, Page 57

Petition of Elbert Melton and Reuben Kemp who are securities of George H Sims, guardian of minor children of Joel Horn deceased: Emely, Rebecca, Thomas,

Jane, George, Greenberry, Josiah and Levi. George H Sims removed to Muscogee Co and they have reason to believe he will move out of state. Estate being neglected.

Brazelton Morgan, Administrator of the estate of William Davis, deceased. Motion of Andrew Davis believes Brazelton Morgan is wasting and mismanaging the

Robert Bell, admr of estate of Andrew J Bell. Petition for dismission of administration. Sept term 1854. Page 60-61.

William J Bowden, deceased, late of Marion County, No will, considerable estate, Elias W Bowden appointed administrator. Sept term 1854, page 61

Estate of William J Bowden. Appraisers appointed: Elijah Kenny, James Hobbs, Willis Hobbs, Jeremiah Wilcher and Bennett Stroud. Sept term 1854, page 61-62

Estate of Mary Everingham. Hezekiah K Lamb ex parte. Petition for Administration on the estate of Mary Everingham. Rebecca Everingham objects to letters

of administration being granted to Hezekiah K Lamb, that they should be granted to Rebecca. Sept term 1854. Page 62-63

James O Davis minor of Joshua Davis, deceased. Mother: Zilpha Davis appointed guardian. Sept term 1854, Page 63-4

Langston Bacon and Edmond Bacon, that Lyddal Bacon died in Marion Co intestate. Langston and Edmond applied to letters of administration. Accepted and

Appraisers for the estate of Lyddal Bacon, late of Marion County: Jackson M Gill, Hey Josey, Thomas W Newsom, Addison W Davis and James Crawford.

John A Owens and Franklin Owens, securities vs Daniel C Senn, guardian. Daniel C Senn shall have an opportunity to obtain dismission from guardianship.

James W D Postill vs Stephen S Murry Adm of John Murray deceased. Continued. Sept term 1854 Page 66

Elizabeth French. Application for letters of dismission. Sept term 1854. Page 66

Rebecca Everingham re letters of administration on the estate of Mary Everingham dececased. Sept term 1854. Page 66

Elias W Bowden, administrator on the estate of William J Bowden deceased. Leave to see items of perishable nature. Sept term 1854. Page 67

Addison W Davis vs Zilpha Davis. Application for letters of guardianship. Transferred to Superior Court. October term 1854, page 70

Andrew J Davis vs Brazelton Morgan, administrator of W Davis. Motion to set aside administration. Transferred to Superior Court, October term 1854. page 70.

Solomon Hart and Lucinda D Cleaveland, administrator and administratrix of the estate of Absalom C Cleaveland, applies to see the cotton made upon the premises

William H Pitts, executor of the will of Thomas N Pitts, deceased. Leave to sell the lands belonging to the estate. Leave granted. Oct term 1854. Page 71

James W J Postell vs Stephen S Murry, administrator. Petition for titles. continued. Oct term 1854. Page 72.

John A Owens and Franklin Owens vs Daniel C Senn, Guardian. Daniel C Senn has applied to be discharged from guardianship. continued. Oct term 1854. Page 72.

Elbert Melton and Reuben Kemp vs George W Sims, guardian for Joel Horns orphans. continued. Oct term 1854. Page 72.

Thomas J Horn next friend of George H Horne vs George H Simms guardian. Petition to remove guardian. Continued. Oct term 1854, page 72.

Elizabeth French, admx of the estate of John French deceased. Application for letters of dismission. continued. Oct term 1854, page 73.

Langston Bacon and Edmond Bacon, administrators of the estate of Lyddal Bacon deceased, have leave to sell perishable items. Oct 1854, page 73.

William A Black, adm for the estate of Eli Jenkins deceased. Petitions for discharge from administration. November 1854 term. Page 74

John A Owens, application for guardianship for Martha A E E Roberts and Arminda Roberts, orphans of Richmond Roberts, deceased. John A Owens appointed

Green P Harp applied for guardianship for persons and property of Augustus C Williams, Green H and Martha M Cleaveland, minors and orphans of Absolom C

Cleaveland decd. Augustus C being over 14 and under 21, voluntarily choosing Green P Harp for his guardian. Approved. Nov term 1854, page 76.

Darling Duke, applied to adm of Meredith Duke. Approved. Joseph Perry security. Nov 1854. Page 77

(Darling Duke, letters of adm on estate of Meredith Duke: (transcribed and provided by Dorothy Duke Rhodes.) Whereas Darling Duke has applied and served notice

terms of the law for letters of administration upon the estate of Meredith Duke who lately died beyond the limits of the State of Georgia leaving an estate in the county of

Marion in said State. Said notice having expired and no objections having been filed or cause being shown to the contrary. It is therefore ordered by the court that letters of

administration do issue to said Darling Duke upon the estate of said Meredith Duke in said County & State upon his giving bond in the sum of three hundred & forty dollars

William A Beall, applied for letters of adm for the estate of Lewis B Langford, late of Marion County. Joseph Langford (brother) appeared in court.

Joseph Langford approved as admr. Jackson M Gill and Young W Langford as securities. November term 1854 Page 77-78.

Thomas J Koon, next friend of George W Horn vs George H Sims guardian for George W Horn. Petition to remove guardian. case dismissed. Nov term 1854.

John A Owens and Franklin Owens vs Daniel C Senn Guardisn of Richmond Roberts orphans. Case dismissed. Nov term 1854. Page 78

Elbert Melton and Reuben Kemp vs George H Sims guardian. Petition to release securities. Continued. Nov term 1854, page 79

James W J Postell vs Stephen S Murray admr, John Murray decd. continued. Nov term 1854. Page 79.

Eben E Little, exr of Thomas J Irwin deceased. Continued. Nov term 1854, page 79.

Appraisers for estate of James Langsford appointed: John R Singer, James Murray, William B Mirritt, George M Champion and William C Nutt. Nov term

Jacob Johnson, application for letters of guardianship for his minor children: Samuel L Johnson, Julius C A Johnson, Margaret A M Johnson, Adam M Johnson,

Jacob J Johnson and Thomas H Johnson. Further appearing to the court that Jacob is the father of said minors. Nov 1854 term. Page 80

Last will of James Langsford, letters testamentary issued to Tenderson Smith, exr. Nov 1854. Page 80

Appraisers for estate of James Langsford: WIlliam B Walker, William A Beall, Gazoway O Davis, R B Stevens, Zachariah L Chambles. Nov 1854 term. page 80.

Thomas J Horn, ex parte. Application for letters of guardianship. George H Sims has heretofore been appts guardian for George W Horn and George W Horn has

attained the age of partition. That George W Horn appeared in open court and selected Thomas J Horn as his guardian. Granted. Nov term 1854. Page 81.

Mark A Perry has applied for letters of adm for the estate of Albert Stephens of Marion Co deceased. Granted. Granted Nov term 1854. Page 81.

Appraisers of the estate of Albert Stephens: John Lightener, Philip Lanier, Thomas J Howe, John Biggs, Asa Royals. Nov term 1854 Page 82.

Fielding Jackson of Marion County died intestate leaving a large estate unrepresented. Estate is likely to be wasted and squandered and Asher H Jackson having

applied to this court for temporary letters of adm. Bond by Allen Daniel and B W Johnson as securities. Granted. Nov term 1854. Page 82.

Joseph A Langford, adm of the estate of Lewis B Langford, leave to sell personal property of a perishable nature. Nov term 1854, page 83

Appraisers of the estate of Mary Everingham: John Hanks, Archall Mathis, Wilie Wiggins, Mathew M Carter, Snow Boynton. Nov 1854 term. Page 83.

Christopher Pearson, executor of estate of Peter Pearson decd. Application to court to sell lands belonging to estate, necessary for distribution. Granted.

Mark A Perry, Admr upon estate of Albert Stephens deceased. Wants to keep estate and property together for the year 1855 for the benefit of the widow and

Solomon Hart and Lucinda Cleaveland, administrators of estate of Absolam C Cleaveland decd. Thomas Allen, James Murray, Luisa Kilibrew, Jordan Wilcher

Mark Perry, admr of estate of Albert Stephens decd. Leave to sell at private sale property belonging to estate. Dec term 1854, page 85.

Elisebeth French Admx on estate of John French decd. Application for letters of dismission. continued. Dec term 1854. Page 85

Stephen Collins, guardian for persons and property of Wilson and John Collins, minors of Thomas J Collins. Permission to sell negro. Dec term 1854. Page 86

Austin W Wall, decd. Evaline, Andrew J, George W, Malinda Louisa, Lucinda J, Polly A, James, Zachary and Austin W Wall. Letters are granted to Thaddeus Oliver

Susan McCuller, executx of will of Hiram McCuller. continued. Dec term 1854. Page 87

Eben E Little, extr of will of Thomas Irwin. Petition for letters of dismission. continued. Dec term 1854. Page 87.

Mark A Perry, administrator of estate of Albert Stephens decd. Application to keep property of estate together and that monies from estate be invested in land.

Elbert Melton and Reuben Kemp vs George H Sims guardian. motion to be released from security continued. Dec term 1854. Page 88.

William A Black, admr of estate of Eli Larkins decd. Applies to sell a negro boy belonging to the estate named Loyd for the purpose of distribution. Granted.

William T McShort, Admr for James Taylor. Petition for letters of dismission. Continued Dec term 1854. Page 89

Langston Bacon and Edmund Bacon, admrs of estate of Lydddal Bacon decd. Approval to sell land and negroes for distribution. Dec term 1854. Page 89

Elias Bowden admr of estate of William J Bowden decd. Approval to sell land for payment of debts and distribution. Dec term 1854. page 89-90.

Willis Little and Caroline Oxford have made application for adm on estate of E B (Edward B) Oxford. Granted. Dec 4, 1854. Page 90.

Estate of Edward B Oxford. Appraisers appointed: Jonathan M Barnard, Levi B Bridges, Daniel Morrison, Thomas R Pool and Cullen L Battle.

Willis Little and Caroline Oxford, adm of estate of Edward B Oxford. Leave to sell perishable property other than land and negroes. Granted.

Richmond Lyles, adm of estate of Charles Lyles, dec'd. Petition for discharge of his administration. If no petitions, it will be granted July term 1855.

Willis Little and Caroline Oxford, adm of estate of Edward B Oxford. Cause to hire Edward, a negro boy and Susan, a negro girl and rent the land belonging

N H Gaslin, one of the administrators of the estate of Joshua Davis. Leave to hire out the negroes for the year 1855 in the interest of the estate and the

Sarah M Duke, adm of estate of A W Duke, decd. In the interest of said estate to keep the property and effects together and work the same for the use of said

Burrel G Perry, decd. Barbour County AL. Appointed guardian for the person and property of Mary C Perry, minor heir of Burrel G Perry, decd. Mary C Perry,

minor over the age of fifteen years and makes choices of Sanders C Echols as her guardian and bond in place with Mariana G Minter and George W Cariker

Catherine Griggs, deceased of Marion County. John A Chapman, qualified to be executor. Appraisers: Cordy Bullock, Isham Golden, Frances M Roberson,

Abner Perry, guardian for Susan F Perry, applies for letters of dismission. Said Susan F Perry has intermarried with Thomas J Dearing? Dismission

Osborn Brown admr of the estate of Hersing W Carter, decd. application for leave to sell land. continued. Jan term 1855. Page 98.

Elbert Melton and Reuben Kemp vs George H Sims guardian of Joel Horns orphans. case dismissed. Jan term 1855. Page 98

Chapman F Maddux, application for administration. Continued. Jan term 1855. Page 98-99.

William D Philips, admr of the estate of William T Patrick, decd. It is in the interest of the estate and the comfort of the negroes belonging to said estate to

Asher H Jackson applied for letters of administration upon the estate of Fielding Jackson, late of Marion County. Jan term, page 99

Daniel James and Susan McCorkle, admrs of the estate of Samuel R McCorkle, decd. Permission to rent house and lot in Buena Vista. Jan term. Page 99

William T McShort, admr on estate of Lewis Taylor, decd. Letters of dismission from administration. Granted. Jan term. Page 100

Estate of Hiram McCuller, decd. Negro man named Alfred belonging to the estate of Hiram McCuller decd is of such a disposition that he cannot be ruled and

controlled by Susan McCuller the executrix of said decd. That it is in the best interest of the estate to sell Alfred. Granted. Jan term. page 100-101

Estate of Caroline E Fluellen. Edward A Fluellen has applied for letters of administration upon the estate of Caroline E Fluellen who died beyond the limits of the State of Georgia owning an estate in Marion County GA. No objection having been filed, letters will be issued. Securities: James P Fluellen and John C Duke.

Estate of Thomas Irwin, deceased. Eben E Little, executor of the last will and testament. Letters issued. Jan term 1855, page 101-102.

Estate of John French, deceased. Elisibeth French, administratrix, applied for letters of dismission. Granted. Jan term 1855. Page 102.

John M Glaze, late of Marion County. Tilman J French applied for temporary letters of administration. Granted. Security Thos W Haney and Hezekiah R Fanet?.

Estate of Fielding Jackson. Appraisers appointed: James Murray, George Ennis, Joseph A Langford, Wm C Nutt, John R Hinya?. Jan term. Page 103.

Estate of Fielding Jackson. I would be greatly in the interest of the heirs and creditors to keep the estate of stock of cattle, horses, mules, hogs, negroes together.

Administrator Asher H Jackson is authorized to keep estate together. He is authorized to sell 4 head of cows and calves, one wagon, one jersey, eleven sheep. Jan

Estate of John Simmons deceased. Martin L Bivens, administrator petitions for a discharge from administration. If no cause is shown against same, it will be

Estate of John Newberry. Administrator Vincent E Bivens administrator petitions for a discharge from administration. If no cause is shown against same, it will be

Jeshua Aycock, deceased. John W Aven, administrator petitions for a discharge from administration. If no cause is shown against same, it will be

Estate of Samuel Elkins, deceased. Charles R Fowler, surviving administrator. Letters of administration discharged along with securities. Feb term 1855.

Estate of Hersing W Carter, deceased. Osborn Brown, administrator, applied for leave to sell all land belonging to the estate. Leave granted. Feb term 1855

Estate of Dempsey Dillard. Case to stand until next regular term. Feb term 1855, page 107

Estate of Andrew Nutt, deceased. Letters of administration issued to Wm C Nutt. Security Samuel M Nutt. Feb term 1855. Page 107.

Guardian for Mary Perry, minor. Sanders C Echols, guardian has tendered to this court an exemplification from the Court of Probate of Barbour Co AL, where

it appears that Sanders C Echols has been appointed guardian for Mary C Perry, a minor in lieu of John M Minter, former guardian. Prays that Minter be ordered to

turn over the effects of said minor to said Echols. It is ordered that said Minter do turn over alls aid effects both real and personal to the hands of Echols, guardian.

Lewis Taylor late of Marion County. Asbury L Taylor and Mary F Taylor, orphans and minors of Lewis Taylor late or Marion County. Estate is represented by reason

of the intermarriage of Martha Mayo (formerly Martha Taylor, their guardian) with Joseph Mayo whereupon letters of guardianship did abate. It further appearing that said Joseph Mayo comes forward and moves that the court grant him guardianship of said children. Granted. Security: Lewis Thrower. Feb term 1855, page 108.

Estate of Thomas Majors. Daniel Majors has applied for letters of administration. Granted. Security John Hernden. Feb Term, 1855. Page 108-9

Estate of Mary Maddux, deceased. Chapman F Maddux ex parte application for administration upon the estate of Mary Maddux. Feb Term 1855. Page 109.

Estate of Andrew Nutt, deceased. Appraisers: Asher H Jackson, Newton Hamilton, Culpepper Barber, Joseph A Langford and George Ennis. Feb term 1855.

Thomas Peebles deceased. Thomas Peebles, guardian for the person and property of Delila E Peebles, minor and orphan of Thomas Peebles, wants to obtain

Estate of Peter Collins. Asbery H Stegall administrator petitioned to the court for discharge from administration. If cause then show, or is will be discharged July 1855.

John C Short, deceased. Mary Short, adminx upon the estate of John C Short deceased petitions this court for a discharge from her administration. If no cause be

shown then she will be released from her liability as admx at the October term next. March term 1855. Page 111.

Henry H Greer, deceased. William P Collier (exemplification from State of Alabama, County of Chambers, dated 25 Oct 1853) makes application for letters

of guardianship for William S N Greer and Frederick E Green, minor heirs of Henry H Greer, deceased. William S N Greer is over the age of 14 years and that his

choice for guardian is William P Collier. Granted. Securities: Willis S Johnson and Isaac P Collier, A T Middlebrooks. March term 1855. Page 112-118

Joshua Davis, deceased. Addsitt Davis, a minor and orphan of Joshua Davis, deceased. Adsitt Davis is unrepresented in his person and property by reason of the

intermarriage of Zilpha Davis his guardian whereas her letters of guardianship abated and the said Addsitt being over 14 years of age and having the right to choose

his own guardian he appeared in open court and chose Joel Lawhorn his brother in law to be his guardian. March term 1855. Page119.

Dempsy Dillard, deceased. Notice by ordinary of the vacancy of the estate. Stand continued to the next regular term. Page 119.

Estate of John M Glaze. Tilman J French has applied for letters of administration of the estate of John M Glaze. Security: Thos W Harvey and

Estate of John M Glaze. Appraisers appointed: Thomas W Hardy or Harvey, George W Ratcliff, G O Davis, William B Butt and William Dowd. March term

Estate of John M Glaze. Tilman J French, administrator have leave to sell all the perishable property belonging to the said estate other than the land and negroes.

Orphan of Thomas Peebles. It appearing that Delila Peebles the ward of Thos Peebles has intermarried with Zachariah Hardage and that said guardian Thos Peebles

has had a full and complete final settlement with said Hardage, the husband of his ward. That he has applied for discharge from guardianship. He and his securities are

Estate of Timolean L Radcliff. George W Radcliff has applied for letters of administration upon the estate of Timolean L Radcliff who died beyond the limits of

the State of Georgia. Letters issued with Nicholas Jordan as security. March term 1855. Page 121-2.

Estate of Percivail Raiford, dececased. Rueben W Lockett, administrator upon the estate of Percival Raiford, deceased that it is necessary for a certain negro girl named Rebecca belonging to the estate be sold for the purpose of distribution. Administrator has leave to sell said girl. March term 1855. Page 122

Estate of James W Woodall. Jonathan H Purvis administrator upon the estate of James W Woodall, petitions for a discharge from his administration.

Estate of Reuben B Norton. William Duncan, guardian of William, Sarah Ann, Valentine, Adaline and George W D Norton of Marion County, minors and

orphans of Reuben B Norton deceased. Applies to the court for Letters of dismission from guardianship of said minors. Any who believe ir should not be

Joshua Davis deceased. It appearing to the court that Zilpha Davis (now Zilpha Daniel) had taken out letters of administration on the estate of Joshua

Davis pending her said administration as aforesaid was married to Allen Daniel, by reason whereof her letters of administration did abate. That Allen Daniel

now have letters of administration issued. Security: William M Browne and James Powell. April term 1855. Page 124.

Eli Larkins Deceased. William A Black, administrator of Eli Larkins. Motion for letters of dismission. Continued. May term 1855. Page 124.

Estate of Nathaniel G Slaughter, deceased. John T Mathis administrator requested discharge from administration. If no one should show cause against this,

letters of dismission would be released at the December term. May term, 1855. Page 125

Estate of James Turner, late of Marion County. William N Turner has applied in terms of law for letters of administration. Granted, with security: James J Mathis.

Lewis B Langford, deceased. Joseph A Langford, administrator of Lewis B Langford, deceased. Application of Mary Langford, widow of said Lewis B Langford for

support of said widow. It is ordered that said administrator appropriate the sum of $15 per month for support of widow and children out of any effects in his hands

Estate of James Turner. Appraisers for the estate appointed by the Court: C W Ross, William R Park, Josephus Passmore, James Mathis and Jackson M Gill.

Estate of James Turner. William N Turner, administrator, have leave to sell all the personal property of a perishable nature. June term 1855. Page 127

Estate of Thomas P Montford. Charlotte Montford, administratrix. Property of said estate should be kept together. Authorized until otherwise ordered by the

Estate of Mary Everingham. The Administritrix Rebecca Everingham to keep estate together without dispersing unless otherwise ordered by the court.

Estate of Percival Raiford, deceased. Reuben W Lockett, admin petitions for a discharge from said administration. If none show cause then his liability

Estate of Reuben B Norton. Samuel C Dodson, administrator, petitions for discharge from his said administration. If none show cause then his liability as

Estate of Charles Lyles, deceased. Richmond B Lyles, administrator petitioned the court for a discharge from administration. So granted. July 1855. Page 130.

John Guthrie deceased. Application of Jeremiah Wilchar that Benjamin Guthrie as administrator of John Guthrie deceased that at the time of the grant of said

administration that said John Guthrie so deceased had no personal property. That all of the estate of said John consisted in real property land. That heirs at

law of said John were all of full age. That said John left no debts or other liabilities to be discharged. That said John Guthrie had been deceased 20 years before

the grant of said letters of administration. That said Benjamin Guthrie show cause on or by the next August term who said letters of administration should not be

annulled, revoked and set aside. And that said administration be set aside. July term 1855. Page 130-131

Unity Cobb deceased.Tishmongo Co, Mississippi. Elisha Folsom was appointed guardian for the person and estate real and personal of Evaline Fulsom, a minor heir of

Elisha Folsom and heir at law of Unity Cobb deceased and the said Elisha Folsom is authorized and required to faithfully execute annual returns. Jan 1855.

Unity Cobb deceased Tishmongo Co, Mississippi. Elisha Folsom was appointed guardian for the person and estate real and personal of W A H Folsom, a minor heir

of Elisha Folsom heir at law of Unity Cobb deceased and the said Elisha Folsom is authorized and required to faithfully execute annual returns. Jan 1855. Page 132-133.

Unity Cobb deceased. Know by all these present that we Elisha Folsom and R H Boon are held and firmly bound to the St of Mississippi in the penalty of $2,000.

That the above bounden Elisha Fulsom as guardian to Evaline Fulsome of Tishomingo County, Mississippi as directed by law for the management of of the property

Unity Cobb deceased. In the matter of the guardianship of William H H Fulsom and an heir at law of Unity Cobb if deceased (a minor heir of Elisha Folsom).

Elisha Folsom is the father and natural guardian of the said William H H and the said minor is under the age of 14 years. Letters of guardianship be granted unto

Elisha Folsom. Also in the matter of the guardianship of the persons and estate of Evaline Folsom, a minor heir. That the said Elisha is the natural guardian of the

said minor. That said minor is more than 14 years old and she has named Elisha as guardian. Jan 1855, Tishomingo Co MS. Legal notice given to Joseph

Cobb, administrator on the estate of Unity Cobb, deceased; he is required to pay over all property, real, personal and mixed to said minors belonging over to his

Estate of Jesse Worrell. James M Woodall, administrator. Petitioned the court for a discharge of his administration. If none show cause then his liability

as administrator will be released at February term 1856. July term, 1855. Page 139.

Estate of Samuel Green. John Green, administrator upon the estate of Samuel Green, late of Marion County requested discharge of letters of administration.

Martin L Bivins, admr of John Simmons, deceased. Petition of motion for letters of dismission. Continued until next regular term. Aug term 1855. Page 141.

Jeremiah Wilchar vs Benjamin Guthrie, admr of John Guthrie Deceased. petition on motion to set aside administration and make letters etc. The mover

failed to show any just cause why said administration should be set aside or the administrator removed. Aug term 1855. Page 141.

Estate of Joshua Aycock, deceased. John W Avin administrator de bonis non, upon the estate of Joshua Aycock having applied to this court for letters of

dismission from said administration, no objections have been filed. Letters of dismission to be issued. August term 1855. Page 141-142.

Estate of John Bivens. Vincent E Bivens, admr upon the estate of John Bivens has petitioned for dismission of administration. No objection, letters of

Estate of James L Newberry. Vincent E Bivins, administrator upon the estate of James L Newberry deceased has petitioned for a discharge from his

said administration. No objections, so letters of dismission issued. August term 1855. Page 143.

Guardianship of Benjamin F and Mahaly V Shipp. Mark M Shipp, applied for letters of guardianship for Benjamin F and Mahaly V Shipp, minors and children

of said Mark M Shipp. Said Benjamin Shipp is over the age of 14 years and having appeared in open court and choses said Mark M Shipp for his guardian

agreeable to law. Having given bond with good security to be approved by the court in the sum of $6,800. Granted. August term 1855. Page 143.

Orphan of Arthur W Battle, deceased. John R Battle, minor and orphan of Arthur W Battle deceased, is unrepresented in his person and estate by reason of

death of Stephen Collins, the former guardian of said minor. Said minor is over fourteen years of age. He makes his choice of Warren L Battle, his uncle,

as guardian who gives bond in the sum of $5,164 with sufficient security. Approved. August term 1855. Page 144.

Estate of Stephen Collins. Last will and testament of Stephen Collins, deceased having been proven this day and letters testamentary issued to Thomas F Rainy.

Estate of Stephen Collins. Appraisers appointed for the estate of Stephen Collins: Richmond Bisworth (?); Ptolomy Jernigan, Abraham Jordan, Solon Wall and

Estate of Robert Brooks. Dicinson Lumpkin, applied for letters of administration upon the estate of Robert Brooks, late of Marion County, deceased.

Frances A Brooks the widow of said deceased having appeared in open court and claimed said letters. Ordered therefore letters issued to Frances A Brooks upon

her giving bond in the sum of $12,850 with John Smith as security. Sept term 1855. Page 146.

Estate of Jonas Guice. Johnston Springer as executor of the last will and testament of Jonas Guice, deceased. Will produced in open court and from the testimony

of Edgar M Butt and James R Biggs witnessed his last will and testament with Burton A Congleton. Hampton Stevens and Johnson Springer named executors in

Orphan of Arthur W Battle, deceased. Marcus J Battle, minor and orphan of Arthur W Battle deceased is unrepresented in his person and estate by reason

of the death of Stephen Collins, his guardian and appears in open court and makes choice of Warren Battle his uncle to be his guardian. Said Warren is willing to

accept the same. Bond given for $5,564 with William M Brown and John R Battle as security. Sept term 1855. Page 147

Estate of Reuben Norton deceased. Samuel C Dodson administrator of the estate of Reuben Norton deceased applied for letters of dismission. Granted.

Estate of John M Glaze, decd. Tilman J French, administrator of the estate of John M Glaze, deceased requested two months ago for leave to sell all land

and negroes belonging to the estate to pay debts and for distribution. Granted. Sept term 1855. Page 148

Estate of Peter Collins, deceased. Asberry H Styall, administrator of Peter Collins petitions for letters of dismission. Continued. Sept term 1855. Page 148.

Estate of John Simmons deceased. Martin L Bivins, administrator of John Simmons petitions for letters of dismission. Continued. Sept 1855. Page 149.

Estate of Redmond Yates, deceased. Enoch Alderman, administrator of the estate of Redmond Yates, deceased. Letters of dismission requested.

Joseph Marler, orphan and minor and not possessed of any estate either real or personal sufficient for the education and maintenance of said orphan and that

Jesse C Hobbs having petitioned the court for the purpose of having said orphan bound to him, and having given good and sufficient bond with J R T Singer

as security. Shall properly clothe and feed said orphan and instruct said Joseph Marler in reading, writing and the principle rules of arithmetic and at the time

of arriving at age of twenty shall give said orphan the sum of $50. 3 Sept 1855. Page 150.

Estate of Jonas Guice. Appraisers appointed: Wilie Wiggins, Mark Kemp, Allen Daniel, Alexander Goodson and Burton Conglleton. September term 1855.

Estate of Robert Brooks. Appraisers appointed: B W Johnson, John McMichael, Benjamin Story, A P Goolsberry and William Wells. September term

Estate of Fielding Jackson. Asher H Jackson, administrator for the estate of Fielding Jackson have leave to sell all the personal property of said estate of

Orphan of Percival Raiford, deceased. Reuben W Lockett has applied for letters of guardianship for the person and property of Harrison Raiford, orphan of

Percival Raiford. Reuben W Lockett gave bond in the amount of $1200 with Samuel Sheppard, Benjamin A Story as securities. October term 1855.

Estate of John Simmons, deceased. Martin L Bivins, administrator of John Simmons. Continued. October term, 1855. Page 152.

Estate of Fielding Jackson. Asher H Jackson, administrator upon the estate of Fielding Jackson, deceased, that it is necessary to sell the land and negroes

of said estate for the purpose of distribution belonging to said estate. Granted. October term 1855. Page 153.

Estate of John C Short. Mary Short, administrix of the estate of John C Short, deceased. Letters of dismission granted. October term 1855. Page 153.

Orphan of Thomas Peebles. Thomas Peebles guardian for person and property of William H Peebles, minor and orphan of Thos Peebles deceased, for letters

of dismission of said minor. To be held over until January 1856. October 1855. Page 154.

Estate of Meredith Duke. Darling Duke, administrator upon the estate of Meredith Duke petitions for discharge from administration. If no one shows cause to delay,

then he will be released from said administration at the May term 1856. November term 1855. Page 155.

Estate of Anderson W Duke, deceased. Sarah M Duke, administratrix upon the estate of Anderson W Duke, applied for leave to sell land and negroes; said notice

having expired and no objections having been filed or cause being shown to the contrary it is ordered that she has leave to sell all land and negroes belonging

Estate of Thomas Majors, deceased. Whereas Thomas Majors, late of Marion County died without any will or testament and whereas Fielding Jackson was

appointed administrator of said estate and as such put up to sale the following land: lot 161 and the east end of the south half and lot number 160 and five acres

off the north half of lot 160 in Marion County, originally Lee, 31st Dist which sale took place on 6 Dec 1853 and the same was purchased by Allen Daniel at

the price of $1,210. That said Fielding Jackson departed this life without fully administering said estate and Daniel Majors was duly appointed administrator de

bonis non on the estate of said major and whereas there was a misunderstanding in regard to the dower of the widow, the administrator outstanding that the land

assigned to the widow as dower, should revert to the heirs while Allice Daniel believed and so contends that the estate is likely to be run at a great expense if said

matter cannot be settled now and saving the estate the expense of a lawsuit asks that an order be passed rescinding said contract and annulling said deed and

canceling said notes for said land and the said Daniel paying $100 for rent of said place for the years 1854 and 1855. Hereby ordered that same be granted.

Estate of Thomas Majors, deceased. Agreed by Daniel Majors admr de bonis non; Allen Daniel, Jesse G Edwards. Nov 5, 1855, page 157.

Estate of James Turner, deceased. William N Turner, administrator upon the estate of James Turner, late of Marion County. Applied two months ago for

leave to sell land, and notice having expired, no cause shown not to sell, leave given to sell all the land belonging to said estate. November term

Orphan of Thomas Peebles, dececased. William H Peebles, minor and orphan of Thomas Peebles, deceased is unrepresented at law by reason of removal of

Thomas Peebles his former guardian beyond the jurisdictional limits of this state and of this court and it appearing that said William H is over 14 years old and

appeared in open court and makes choice of Henry W Peebles, his brother, to be his guardian. No objections being filed in court, said Henry is willing to accept

said guardianship, having given bond for $1,144. Approved by court. November 1855 term. Page 158.

Estate of Stephen Collins, deceased. Representation of Thomas F Rainey, executor of the last will and testament of Stephen Collins, that it is necessary to

sell land belonging to said estate for purpose of distribution. So ordered by the court. November term 1855. Page 158.

Estate of Abigail Majors, deceased. Jesse G Edwards has applied for letters of administration upon the estate of Abigail Majors. Issued to Jesse G Edwards

upon his giving bond for $800 with Tilman J French as security. November term 1855. Page 159.

Estate of West Parker, deceased. West S Parker and Jehugh Allen have applied for letters of administration upon the estate of West Parker, late of

Marion County. Bond gave in the sum of $40,000 with James Parker, James Hamelton, Enoch Williams and Sear--- McMichael as securities.

Estate of Robert Brooks, deceased. Frances M Brooks, administratrix of the estate of Robert Brooks, deceased has cause to sell all the property of a

Estate of James M Woodall, deceased. Jonathan Purvis, admr of James M Woodall, desc. Petition for letters of dismission. Continued. November

Estate of Mary E C Clarke, deceased. Jeremiah R Clarke, application for letters of administration upon the estate of Mary E C Clarke, decd.

Estate of John Simmons, deceased. Martin J Bivins, administrator. Petition for letters of dismission. Continued. November term 1855. Page 160.

Estate of Jane Brown, deceased. Last will and testament proven upon the oaths of James Jordan, Wilie Wiggins, two of the subscribing witnesses to

said will. Administration is ordered to be given to James Brown. Nov 5, 1855. Page 161.

Estate of Abigail Majors, deceased. Appraisers appointed: John R T Lingo, Jackson M Gill, George Ennis and James Josey. November term 1855. Page 161.

Estate of West Parker, deceased. Appraisers appointed: Nicholas Jordan, William M Brown, Francis Duke, John Hollis and Malcom Hair.

Estate of West Parker, deceased. West S Parker and Gehugh Allen, administrators upon the estate of West Parker, late of Marion County, deceased. Have leave

to sell all the perishable property of said deceased of a perishable nature other than the negroes. November term 1855. Page 162.

Estate of Abergail Majors, deceased. Jesse G Edwards, administrator upon the estate of Abergail Majors. Leave to see all the personal property belonging

to said estate of a perishable nature other than the land and negroes, provided however that the said administrator give at lease 12 days notice.

Estate of Edward B Oxford, deceased. Willis Settle one of the administrators upon the estate of Edward B Oxford deceased, that it will be of interest to sell land

and negroes for the payment of debts and for distribution. Leave given. December term 1855. Page 163

Estate of Robert Brooks, deceased. Frances M Brooks, administratrix of Robert Brooks deceased applies for leave to sell at private sale all the cotton, 3 cows

and 2 yearling or calves belonging to the estate of said deceased. It appearing that this sale would be to the interest of said estate, it is ordered that Francis M

Estate of Albert Stephens, deceased. Albert Stephens did in his lifetime make and execute to Austin Neal his bond to make titles to him the same Neal to a certain

parcel of land to wit 67-2/3 acres off of the other part of Lot #33 and 33-1/3 acres off of the north east part of Lot 34 all in the 3rd Dist of originally Muscogee

now Marion Co, upon payment of certain promissory notes which he the said Neal gave said deceased for the land aforesaid. One of which notes became due

the first of January 1855 for $200, the other for $300 and due the 1st of Jan next 1856 and whereas it appears to the court that owing to the insolvency of

said Neal he is unable to pay the interest upon said first said promissory notes. It is ordered by the court that said administrator have leave to cancel said trade and

expose said land to sale. Said administrator be released from any liability upon said promissory notes which have been returned by said administrator. December 1855.

Estate of Robert Brooks, deceased. Application by Frances M Brooks, widow of the late Robert Brooks deceased that the sum of $150 be allowed to her for

12 months support and it is considered and adjudged that she be allowed said sum of money to be retained by her out of any monies in her hands as the

Estate of Mary E C Clarke, deceased. Jeremiah R Clarke applied for letters of administration. Granted upon his giving bond for $2,000 with security.

Estate of Stephen Collins, deceased. Thomas F Rainey executor of the last will and testament of Stephen Collins late of Marion County having made

application for the appointment of persons for the purpose of distribution of the negroes of said deceased among the distributees of said estate and having given

notice according to law it is therefore ordered that Ptolemy Jernigan, Abraham Jordan, Solomon Wall, Barnabas Hart and William Usry, freeholders of Marion

County are authorized to distribute said negroes among the distributees. December term 1855. Page 166.

Estate of Robert Brooks, deceased. Application by Frances M Brooks, administratrix of the estate of Robert Brooks, deceased for leave to sell 84-1/2 acres of

land off of lot of land #121 of originally Muscogee now Marion Co belonging to the estate of Robert Brooks, leave given to sell said land. December term 1855.

Estate of Nathaniel G Slaughter, deceased. John T Mathis, administrator of Nathaniel G Slaughter, deceased, petition for letters of dismission. Continued.

Estate of Joshua Hawthorn, deceased. Coleman W Hillman vs Mirzan (?) Kemp. Application for letters of administration. Continued. December term 1855.

Estate of John Simmons, deceased. Martin L Bivins administrator of John Simmons, deceased. Petition for letters of dismission. Continued.

"The following orders should have been entered on the minutes at the October Term 1855 of the Court but was overlooked and the same is entered now

Estate of Peter Collins, deceased. Asberry H Stegall, administrator upon the estate of Peter Collins decd, requested letter of dismission. Granted. Oct 1, 1855.

Estate of William J Bowden, deceased. Elias W Bowden, administrator upon the estate of William J Bowden deceased. Petitions for discharge from

Estate of Redmond Yates, deceased. Enoch Alderman to be allowed the sum of $13.85 for extra trouble in the management of said estate. 21 Dec 1855.

Estate of Anderson W Duke, deceased. Sarah M Duke, admx of the estate of Anderson W Duke leave to sell all perishable property other than land and negroes.

Estate of Unity Cobb, deceased. Joseph Cobb, admr of the estate of Unity Cobb, late of Marion County, petitions the court for a discharge from said

Estate of Anderson W Duke, deceased. Sarah M Duke, admx of the estate of Anderson W Duke petitions for a discharge from said administration.

Estate of Abner Langford, deceased. James A Langford, has applied for letters of adm upon the estate of Abner Langford, late of Marion County. And now

at the this regular term of the court of Judge W Langford, the brother of said deceased comes forward and claims said letters he being next of kin. Letters

of administration be issued to said Judge W Lang upon giving bond in the sum of $800 with good and sufficient security. 14 Jan 1856. Page 171.

Estate of Anderson W Duke, deceased. William J Duke, minor and orphan of Anderson W Duke, late of Marion County deceased is unrepresented

at law in his person and estate for want of a guardian. Said minor being over fourteen, appears in court and makes choice of Benjamin F Blanton to

be his guardian. Benjamin F Blanton being willing to accept said guardianship, court ordered letters of guardianship be issued upon his giving bond

Estate of Anderson W Duke, deceased. Joseph Belk has applied for letters of guardianship for person and property of Nancy, Jacob D and Sarah A Duke,

minors and orphans of Anderson W Duke deceased and Margarette Duke, also a minor orphan of said deceased being over fourteen years of age. Letters of

guardianship to be issued upon his giving bond in the sum of $5,400 with Benjamin F Blanton as security. January term 1856. Page 172.

Estate of Anderson W Duke, deceased. Columbus B Duke, minor and orphan of Anderson W Duke is unrepresented at law in his person and property for the

want of a guardian and said minor being over 14 years of age this day appears in open court and makes choice of Amandus P Belk to be his guardian. Letters

of guardianship be issued upon his giving bond in the sum of $1,350 with Ouran? Belk as security. January term 1856. Page 172.

Estate of Anderson W Duke, deceased. Hanibal L Duke, minor and orphans of Anderson W Duke is unrepresented at law in his person and estate for want

of a guardian. He is over 14 years of age and this day appears in court and makes his choice of Francis A Duke to be his guardian. Letters of guardianship

be issued upon his giving bond in the sum of $1350. with John T Mathis as security. January term 1856. Page 173.

West Parker, deceased. Sarah Parker, widow of West Parker Sr has applied to this court for twelve months support. The sum of $250 be allowed her

for 12 month support. West S Parker and Gehugh Allen the administrators upon the estate of West Parker are ordered to pay her quarterly.

Joshua Hawthorn deceased. Morgan Kemp, temporary administrator of Joshua Hawthorns estate is allowed the sum of $5.00 for his expense and trouble

James W Woodall, deceased. Jonathan Purvis, admr of James W Woodall Deceased petitions for letters of dismission. Continued until next regular term.

Margarette Dowd, deceased. Simeon Blue has applied for letters of administration upon the estate of Margarette Dowd, late of Marion County. Granted upon

bond in the sum of $1,200 with Isaac H Peebles as security. January 1856. Page 174

Thomas Peebles deceased. Thomas Peebles guardian for William H Peebles minor and orphan of Thomas Peebles has applied for letters of dismission from

Joshua Hawthorn, deceased. Morgan Kemp applied for letters of administration, now appears Sarah Hawthorn, widow of said deceased and Colman W Hillman

a creditor having filed their objections tothe granting of letters to said Kemp and claims the same as being entitled thereto and the said Kemp having withdrawn his

application it is ordered that the letters of administration upon the estate be issued to said Sarah Hawthorne and Colman W Hillman giving bond in the sum of $3,000

Robert Brooks, deceased. Francis A Brooks admx for leave to sell the negroes belonging to the estate of Robert Brooks, deceased. January term 1856.

Jasper N Story deceased. Benjamin A Story has applied for letters of administration upon the estate of Jasper N Story, be granted upon his giving bond in the sum

of $19,000 with James Perryman and Hezekiah K Lamb as securities. January term 1856. Page 176

Percival Raiford deceased. Rueben W Lockett administrator upon the estate of Percival Raiford deceased for letters of dismission from administration.

Nathaniel G Slaughter, deceased. John T Mathis administrator upon the estate of Nathaniel G Slaughter. Letters of dismission issued. January term 1856.

Rueben B Norton, deceased. Samuel C Dodson, admr. Continued. January term 1856. Page 177.

Margarette Dowd, deceased. Appraisers appointed: Vincent Meaders, Abner Chapman, Joshua Lee?, Henry Waddail and Thomas Peebles. January 19, 1856.

Margarette Dowd, deceased. Simeon Blue, administrator. Leave to sell all the personal property of a perishable nature. Jan term 1856. Page 178

Albert Stephens estate. Mary A Perry, administrator. Has leave to keep the property of the estate together for the year 1856 and work it for the use of the

family and account to this county for the proceeds of the same. 19 Jan 1856. Page 178

Jasper N Story, deceased. Appraisers appointed: Joseph Belk, Alpha A Champion, Benjamin F Blanton, John Rusk and John W Hardage. 19 Jan 1856.

Jasper N Story, deceased. Benjamin A Story administrator. Leave to keep property for the estate together and works for 1856 for the use of said estate

Joshua Hawthorn deceased. Appraisers appointed: L C Chambless, W D Phillips, Isaac T Roberson, William Young and William B Spinks. 19 Jan 1856.

Joshua Hawthorn, deceased. Colman W Hillman administrator, has leave to sell all perishable property. 19 Jan 1856. Page 180.

Joshua Hawthorn, deceased. Colman W Hillman adm has leave to rent the land belonging to said estate at private sale for the year of 1856.

James W Langford, deceased. Letters temporary granted to Judge W Langford on the estate of James W Langford upon giving bond and security in the sum

of $5,000 with Septimus W Langford, Franklin F Langford securities. 29 Jan 1856. Page 181.

James W Langford, deceased. Judge W Langford has applied for appraisers on the estate of James W Langford. Issued to William C Nutt, C C Barber,

Abner Langford, deceased. Judge W Langford has applied for letters of administration, was ordered at the January term of this court in 1856 that

permanent letters be granted and the court failed to issue that at that time. Bond given for $900 with Septimus W Langford security. January 1856.

Abner Langford, deceased. Judge W Langford applied for a warrant of appraisement. Issued to William C Nutt, C C barber, Joseph A Langford,

Samuel Green, Jr deceased. John Green, administrator of the estate of Samuel Green Jr. Applies for letters of dismission. So issued.

West S Parker, deceased. West S Parker and Gehugh Allen, administrators. Division of slaves cannot be made in kind and that it will be for the benefit of

the heirs and creditors it is therefore ordered that administrators have leave to sell all of the negroes. Feb term 1856, Page 183.

Reuben B Norton, deceased. Samuel C Dodson, administrator has requested letters of dismission. Feb 1856. Page 183

West Parker, deceased. Gehugh Allen and West S Parker, administrators. Has applied for leave to sell the land belonging to the estate of West Parker

deceased. Leave to sell all of the land belonging to the intestates estate is agreeable to law. Feb 1856. Page 184.

Jesse Worrel, exparte. James M Woodall, administrator. Continued. Feb 1856. Page 184.

Robert Brooks, deceased. Frances M Brooks admx has sold all of the negroes belonging to the estate of the deceased. Feb 1856. Page 184.

Absalom C Cleveland, deceased. Solomon Hart, one of the administrators of the estate of Absalom Cleveland showeth that there are a large

number of insolvent papers such as notes, judgements, fifas bonds and other evidences of debt belonging to the estate which are wholy

insolvent a list of which are attached and he prays the court authorize him as administrator to sell such evidences of debt at public outcry.

List: A C Cleveland vs H R Denkins dated 8 Apr 1853; debt in favor of John Whitsides vs Reason Evans dated 14 May 1850. Debt in favor of

Reason Evans vs William Pace dated 15 Nov 1852. A C Cleveland vs Wm Willis. Acct on John M Wheeler made in 1849. One acct on

William Franklin made in 1849. H H Hester dated 16 Feb 1850. Wilily Collins for 1849, T D Oxford in 1849. M Braziel, 1849. M C Miller,

1849. William Willis, 1849. W J Grantham, 1849. James E Dillard, 1853. Eason Joiner, 1853. Feb 1856, pages 185-186.

Absolom C Cleveland, deceased. Solomon Hart, the administrator has leave to sell the foregoing fifas notes and accounts. Feb 1856. Pages 186

John T Sheridan, deceased. William M Brown, administrator. Note on Edmond Cadenhead given by James Williamson to John Sheridan dated 15 Sept 1851.

Leonard Greer, legally constituted guardian of John T D L Sheridan minor and orphan of said deceased and to Franklin M Ferrell who represents his wife formerly

the widow of said deceased to wit Cyntha A Ferrell, formerly Cyntha A Sheridan said minor and Ferrell being the only distributees. Brown administrator is hereby

released from any and all liability on account of said note and ordered the same having been returned by him in the inventory of the rights and credits of said estate.

Winder J Hilman, estate. Coleman W Hilman administrator petitions for a discharge from said administration. Continued until September term.

Jessee Worrell, deceased. James M Woodall, administrator. Letters of dismission ordered. Feb 1856. Page 188

James M Bateman and Charity E Bateman of Marion County, minors over 14 and under 21 appear in open court at this regular term and make choice

of William G Bateman, their brother to be their guardian. Said William G being willing to accept, issued upon bond given of $6,000 with John F Harmon and

John B Boyett, deceased. Thomas F Ramsey administrator has leave to rent the land belonging to the estate for the present year 1856. Has leave to sell all

John B Boyett, deceased. William Little, James Carter, Charles Wammack, Warner L Battle and Holloway Devant appointed appraisers. March 1856. Page 189.

John B Boyett, deceased. Thomas F Rainey applied for Letters of Administration, issued upon giving bond in the sum of $5,000 with H K Lamb security.

William A Ware, deceased. James D Ware applies for letters of administration. So issued upon giving bond for $600, Thomas F Rainey security.

James W Langford, deceased. Letters of adm issued to Judge W Langford upon giving bond and security for $5,000 with S W Langford and Franklin

Snow M Boynton, deceased. Appraisers: M M Carter, Thomas G Chambless, Ptolemy Jernigan, Henry L McGehee and Wiley Wiggins.

Snow M Boynton, deceased. William McCrary and Leander R Boynton applied for letters of administration upon the estate of Snow M Boynton, late of Marion

County. security $40,000. Security: Ptolemy Jernigan and Henry L McGehee. Ordered by court that William McCrary and Leander R Boynton administrators

upon the estate of Snow M Boynton deceased have leave to sell the cotton seed, peas and other perishable articles. March 1856 Page 191

John Murray, deceased. James J W Postell vs Stephen T Murray administrator of John Murray deceased. Case is reinstated. Stephen T Murray as administrator of

said John Murray is hereby authorizes to make titles in fee simple to the land specified in the copy to said plaintiffs application, there being no objections to same.

Snow M Boynton, deceased. Snow M Boynton departed this life intestate leaving Leander R Boynton his widow and it being the law of Georgia that said Leander R

is entitled a years support out of the estate of said Snow M Boynton. $700 is a a reasonable years support for said Leander R. March 1856. Page 192

William A Ware, deceased. Ptolemy Jernigan, M M Carter, William Carrol, Archibald Mthes and Wiley Wiggins be appointed appraisers to appraise the

John B Boyett, deceased. It appearing to the court that John B Boyett late of said County, departed this life intestate leaving Jane Boyett, his widow and six

orphan children. Widow and children are entitled to a years support of $160 as a reasonable amount. March 1856. Page 193

A C Cleveland, deceased. Solomon Hart, administrator petitions for a discharge from said administration. March term 1856. Page 194

Jesse S Bozeman, deceased. William B Merritt administrator upon the estate of Jessee S Bozeman petitions this court for a discharge from said administration.

James W Norman, a lunatic. Daniel Majors, a guardian for James W Norman, a lunatic and represents that it is necessary for him to sell a portion of

the perishable property of James W Norman - to wit - four head of cattle. March term 1856. Page 195.

James W Woodall estate. Jonathan Purvis, administrator of the estate of James W Woodall petitions the court for a discharge of said administration.

William A Ware estate. James D Ware, administrator of the estate of William A Ware, deceased. Makes application to sell the personal property

West Parker estate. West S Parker and Jehugh Allen, administrators of the estate of West Parker, late of Marion Co have sold at private sale a portion

Thomas Hardiman estate. Letters of Administration upon the estate of Thomas Hardiman, late of the State of Florida, deceased issued to David B Harrell,

having given his bond with Solomon Harrell security for $1,000. April 7, 1856. Page 197

Margarett Dowd estate. Simeon Blue, Administrator of the estate of Margarett Dowd, late of Marion County. Applies for leave to sell a negro girl

John Herndon estate. Last will and testament of John Herndon, late of Marion County deceased. Executors: John L Matthews and Dorcas Herndon.

John Herndon estate. William B Hardison, Daniel Majors, Jacob A Clements, William Hollis and William Matthews appointed appraisers for the estate

in the County of Marion. Joseph Perry, Thomas Hobbs, William Royal, Richard Respas and Daniel Murray appointed to appraise the estate of said

Lavry Hearn estate. Lavry Hearn, late of Marion County, deceased. Amandy L Hearn and Thadius Oliver Administrators of said estate. April 7, 1856.

Redmond Yates estate. Enoch Alderman, administrator of the estate of Redmond Yates, application for letters of dismission continued.

Lavry Hearn estate. Wiley Wiggins, Richard W Watson, Joel Lawhorn, Nathan Watson and James Jordan appointed appraisers of the estate of

Lavry Hearn estate. Amanda Lusena Hearn, Administrator. April 9, 1956. Page 200.

Meredith Duke estate. Darling Duke, exparte application for leave to be dismissed from the administration of Meredith Duke. Continued.

Redmond Yates estate. Enoch Alderman, administrator of estate of Redmond Yates, application for letters of dismission continued.

Josiah Swain estate. Stephen Swain exparte, application for Letters of Administration upon the estate of Josiah Swain, deceased.

The grand jury of Marion County at the last March term of the Superior Court of Marion County recommended levying a tax of 20% on the state tax for poor

school purposes. It is ordered by the court that a tax of 20% on the state tax be levied and collected for poor school purposes for the present year. It is

further ordered that William P Finley tax collector in and for said county be and he is hereby appointed, authorized and required to collect the same

Eli Smith applied for letters of administration upon the estate of John N Mathews, late of Marion County, deceased. Letters issued.

Thomas T Rainey, Charles Wammack, James Carter, Warren L Battle, John T Devane appointed appraisers to the estate of John N Mathews

Thomas Bivins as guardian for Henry Jernigan Durkins who being sworn says that from physical infirmity he is rendered

unable to attend to the guardianship of Henry Jernigan Dunkins and asks the court to dismiss him from the guardianship of a minor. Ordered to be

Joel G Horn and Levi Horn of Marion County, minors and orphans of Joel Horn deceased appear this day in open court and make

a choice of Thomas J Horn their brother to be their guardian and it appearing to the court that said minors are over 14 years of age.

Approved. Bond $1200 with Nicholas H Geesland security. June term, 1856 Page 203

Application for dismission. Darling Duke administrator of the estate of Meredith Duke, deceased. Continued. June term 1856. Page 203.

Darling Duke, administrator of Meredith Duke: (transcribed and provided by Dorothy Duke Rhodes) Georgia, Marion County, By The Ordinary Of The Court Of

Ordinary For said County; To All To Whom These Presents Shall Come Or Be Made Known- - - Greeting: Whereas, Darling Duke Administrator of the goods, chattels

and credits of Meredith Duke late of said county, deceased, having well and truly administered all and singular the property of said estate, which came to the hands of

said Darling Duke Administrator as aforesaid, which appears by the vouchers lodged in office; and from an examination of said affairs intestate, it appears that said

Darling Duke Administrator as aforesaid in the discharge of his duties has acted faithfully and honestly; and citation having been published, agreeably to law, requiring

those having objections to the dismission of said Darling Duke Administrator as aforesaid, to file them in conformity with law, and no objection having been filed; I do

therefore, in pursuance of the power vested in me, hereby discharge, exonerate and dismiss said Darling Duke Administrator of said Meredith Duke deceased, and his

securities from all and any future liability in relation to said administration, whatever. Given under my hand and official signature and seal of office this Third of