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…proceeds thereof be applied to the payment of said debts.
It is ordered by the Court that KING S. CUSTER, administrator on the Estate of BENJAMIN THOMPSON proceed to sell a certain tract of Land belonging to said Estate containing Three Hundred and Twenty acres.
Now at this day comes the legal representative of the Estate of WM. E. THROCKMORTON, deceased, by petition and moved the Court for partition in said Estate. It is therefore ordered by the Court that J. H. WILCOX, WM. H. PULLIAM and JESSE STIFF be and they are hereby appointed to make division and partition of the Land and negroes belonging to said Estate and set apart to the widow & legal heirs of said deceased to each their respective portion according to the Statute in such case made and provided and that they make their report to the next term of this Court.
[Margin note: Notices issued 6th of August 1847-3]
Ordered that the Court adjourn until Court in Course (?).
Jonathan Allen, Judge of Probate
State of
Be it remembered that on Monday the 29th day of September it being the timed fixed upon by Law for holding said Court.
Present the Hon'l Jonathan Allen, Judge of said Court, King. S. Custer, Sheriff and Tola Dunn, Clerk.
WM. A. PULLIAM & JOSEPH H. WILCOX At this day come the Commissioners appointed by the Court to make partition & division of the Estate of WM. E. THROCKMORTON, Decd, present their report which ordered to be filed and proceedings continued until next Term.
Ordered that the Court adjourn until the Court in Course.
Jonathan Allen, Probate Judge.
The State of
County of Collin Probate Court 27th of Nov. 1847.
Be
it remembered that on the 29th day of November 1847, a Probate Court
was opened and held in the Town of
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…Allen, Probate Judge, King S. Custer, Sheriff and Tola Dunn, Clk.
It
is ordered by the Court that PLEASANT
It
is ordered that the Court adjourn till tomorrow
Jonathan Allen, Probate J. Collin Co.,
The Probate Court met pursuant to adjournment this 30th day of November 1847.
Present the Hon. Jonathan Allen, Judge and Leonard Searcy, Dept. Sheriff and Tola Dunn, Clk.
It is ordered by the Court that WM. SNIDER, Adrmr of the Estate of THOMAS ESTES, Decd., be and appear before the Hon. Probate Court of Collin County on 4th day of December next to show cause way he has not returned the sale Bill to Court, accounting for the article and property sold by him as Administrator of said Estate, and that he have notice of order.
It
is ordered by the Court that the Court adjourn until
Jonathan Allen Probate Judge
[Margin note: Notice issued 2nd day of Dec 1847.]
December 45h, 1847.
The Hon. Probate Court has met according to adjournment. Present Jonathan Allen, Judge, Leonard Searcy, Dept. sheriff and Tola Dunn, Clerk.
It is ordered by the Court that JOHN P. SIMPSON, THOMAS DAGLEY & BAYLEY ENGLISH citizens of Fannin County be and they are hereby appointed appraisers to make value appraise the Real Estate of J. C. M. HODGE and it is further ordered that they make report of their proceedings at the next Term of this court and that they be served with a copy of this order.
At this day comes THOMAS M. ROWLAND, Admr. of the Estate of J. C. M. HODGE, Decd. and makes the following report (to wit:)
Buckner,
To Hon. Jonathan Allen, Probate
Judge of
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…disposition of the farm containing 43 acres and 87 Poles rented at ten 1/2 Busels (bushels?) per acres, and have received the same. And have paid EDWARD BRADLEY 18 Bushels of the same removing and repairing House, also 5 bushels of corn for making 230 nails and repairing fence; and also to T. M. ROWLAND 20 Bushels corn for halling (hauling?) rails and repairing fence. Also, T. M. ROWLAND 10 Bushels of corn for making 575 Rails, also 11 Bushels corn for making 575 boards.
Which report is received and ordered to be entered
At this day comes THOMAS M. ROWLAND, Admr. of the Estate of J. C. M. HODGE, Decd., and makes the following report (to wit):
Buckner, December 4th 18l47.
To the Hon. Jonathan Allen,
Probate Judged of
Estate Dr:
To printer bill for advertizing (sic) Negro boy $78 dollars, Turnkey fees $2.00, Sheriff of Desoto Parish $30.25 committing to Nachtoches Jail $18.73, 181 days maintained feeding $43.25, Ironing boy $1.47 (?), Expenses of my Attorney, PLEASANT WILSON, Trailing to Louisann (sic) $29.60. My attorney PLEASANT WILSON, made a conditional sale if said Negro $6.00 and they purchaser paid $175.13, the amount of expenses incurred by said Negro, and they said Negro and the said Negro is to work for said purchaser for the interest of said money $175.13 until the contract made by the said WILSON be legalized or made void, which report is received by the Court and ordered to be filed.
It is ordered by the Court that a certain note executed by MALINDA THROCKMORTON for $438.80 on the 28 of June 1844, and filed in the papers of WM. E. THROCKMORTON, decd., be appropriated to pay the present year's taxes on the property of said Estate and Sundry other charges legally presented against said Estate.
It is ordered by the Court that a certain article of an agreement made by the heirs of WM. E. THROCHMORTON, decd, and bearing date October 13th 1847 and signed by JAMES W. THROCKMORTON, Attorney of WM. A. L. and JOHN A. THROCKMORTON, JOHN H. WILSON and MALINDA…
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…Guardian for the minor heirs of WM. E. THROCKMORTON, decd. and MILINDA (sic) WILSON, Guardian also and Administrator of said Estate and ROBERT M. THROCKMORTON, be approved by the Court, and that JOSEPH H. WILSON and WILLIAM H. PULLIAM divided the Land of said Estate according to agreement of said heirs as specified in said article of agreement and that they make report thereof and that titles be made accordingly.
It is ordered that the Court adjourn and the Court in course.
Jonathan Allen, Probate Judge.
It is ordered by the Court that a Negro girl named MARY, belonging to NANCY H. THROCKMORTON, a minor heir of WM. E. THROCKMORTON, decd. be hired out for a Term of twelve months to the highest bidder and that JOHN H. WILSON, her guardian be and he is hereby authored to superinted (supervise?) the hiring of said Negro.
It is ordered the Court adjourn until Court in courses.
Jonathan Allen, Probate Judge
State of
Be
it remembered that on Monday 31st day of January A. D. 1848 a
Probate Court was opened and held in the Town of
Was present Leonard Search, Dept Sheriff for King S. Custer, Sheriff and Tola Dunn, Clerk of probate
By the authority vested in me by Law and in obedience to the direction of Jonathan Allen, Judge of Probate for said County of Collin, I hereby adjourn count until Friday next, the 4th day of February 1848.
L. Searcy, Deputy Sheriff
For King S. Custer, Sheriff.
Court is met and in session according to adjournment they 4th day of February 1848.
Present, Jonathan Allen, Judge, King S. Custer, sheriff and Tola Dunn, Crlk, C. C. Tex.
At this day appears JACOB BACCUS in open Court and applies for Letters of Administration on the Estate of JOHN BARTRAM, Decd. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court from the return of Leonard Searcy, Deputy for King. S. Custer, Sheriff, that the necessary notices (unreadaable-&?) the intention of the said JACOB BACCUS to apply for…
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…Letters of Administration of the
Estate of JOHN BARTRAM Deceased, has been posted up and served in front of the most
public places in the
It is ordered by the Court that SHADRICK JACKSON, JESSIE GOFF and SAMUEL YOUNG be and they are hereby appointed appraisers to value and appraise the property belonging to the Estate of JOHN BARTRAM deceased; and that the said appraisers have notice of their appointment.
It is ordered by the Court that OLIVER HEDGECOXE be and he is hereby appointed guardian for the minor heirs of THOMAS ESTICE (ESTES/ESTIS?), deceased, by his giving Bond and approved security according to Law, and it is further ordered that the said HEDGECOXE have notice of his appointed and that Letters of Guardianship issue to said HEDGECOXE.
At this day comes THOMAS M. ROWLAND, administrator of the Estate of J. C. M. HODGE, Decd. and make the following report ( to-wit:)
State
of
THOMAS M. ROWLAND, administrator of the Estate of J. C. M. HODGE, Decd., begs leave to make his report according to Law concerning the condition of the Estate which is as follows (to-wit:)
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To Real Estate 1880…of Land and one unlocated certificate for 320 acres appraised at the following amt |
$2743.15 |
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One cow brute appraised and lost |
$10.00 |
|
One Negro man sold for |
$650.00 |
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As for account of Sale Bill No. 1 |
$693.68 1/2 |
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As for account of Sale Bill No. 2 |
$56.00 |
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As for account of Sale Bill No. 3 |
$71.17 1/2 |
The following notes on hand at the death of the Deceased as appears from inventory filed:
|
Pleasant |
$100.00 |
|
Money on hand at the death [of] Deceased |
$40.37 1/2 |
Amount brought forward:
|
Robert Stone's note |
$10.00 |
|
Interest on same 29t5h January 1848 |
$2.49 |
|
Jeramiah Horn's Note |
$87.37 1/2 |
|
Interest on the same 29 Jany. 1848 |
$5.42 |
|
M. A. Dickson's Receipt |
$15.00 |
|
One account E. Wilhite |
$3.00 |
|
One note on P. Wilson |
$3.00 |
|
Interest on the same 29 Jany 1848 |
.76 |
|
One note on Wm. A. Allen |
$8.18 ? |
|
Interest on the same 29th Jany 1848 |
$5. 65 |
|
One note on Charles T. Dogh |
$11.81 1/4 (hard to read) |
|
Interest on the same, 29th Jany 1848 |
$7.30 |
|
One account on J. Wilson |
$1.12 1.2 ? |
|
One account on D. Howard |
1.17 1/2 |
|
Total Amount of Real and Personal property |
$4575.09 1/4 |
And the said Administrator further shows unto your Honor that he had made the following disbursements as well appear from the vouchers hereunto exhibited (to-wit):
|
Joseph Wilcox voucher No. 1 |
$4.00 |
|
Charles D. Morse voucher No. 2 |
$2.00 |
|
King. S. Custer voucher No. 3 |
$15. 75 |
|
Thos. M. Rowland voucher No. 4 |
$1.75 |
|
Thos. Rattan voucher No. 5 |
$4.00 ? |
|
L. Searcy voucher No. 6 |
$12. 78 |
|
J. Molery ? voucher No. 7 |
$175.13 |
|
P. |
$29.60 |
|
By one cow first appraised and lost, as per charged above |
10.00 |
|
Cash paid Hendricks for Publication Newspaper |
$3.50 |
|
By Lewis per voucher as per voucher No. 9 |
74.00 |
|
Total amount: |
$335.51 |
|
Balance |
$4182.58 |
|
Total amount brought forward |
$335.50 |
|
Balance brought forward |
4182.58 1/2 |
The following claims are yet unpaid
which have been presented and
accepted by me (to-wit):
|
By one account in favor of P. Wilson |
$ (unreadable) |
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One account in favor of Joseph Crutchfield |
$5.50? |
|
One account in favor of Thos. M. Rowland |
$1,000.00 |
|
One account in favor of Wm. Rice |
$37.50? |
|
One account in favor of Joseph H. Wilcox |
18.12? |
|
One account in favor of Pleasant Wilson |
$20.20 |
|
One account in favor of Samuel Rowland |
$7.00 |
|
One account in favor of Thomas M. Rowland |
$17.00 |
|
One account in favor of John McGarrah |
$8.00 |
|
|
$1128.82 |
|
Amount brought down |
$4119.58 1/2 |
|
Leaving a balance of |
$2990.75 1/2 |
|
Of which is Real Estate 2943 (?) |
$2743.75 |
|
|
$207.05 1/2 |
Which only leave in available funds of Two Hundred and Seven Dols. $207.05 1/2 out of which all the expenses, the costs are to be paid.
Thomas M. Rowlalnd, Adm.
The within report examined and approved of by me this 4th day of February 1848.
Jonathan Alllen, Admr.
At this day comes JOSEPH H.
WILCOXCOXE (sic-Wilcox?) and WILLIAM H. PULLIAM heretofore appointed by the
We the undersigned commissioners appointed by the Hon. Probate Court and heirs of WM. E. THROCKMORTON, Decd., to divide the Real Estate of WM. E. THROCKMORTON, beg leave to report as follows: To MALINDA WILSON, widow of the late WM. E. THROCKMORTON, a certain Negro woman CAROLINE, also a Negro girl, LUISA, also a Negro child, ANN, together with one Hundred and Forty acres of Land containing the Homestead, Beginning 60 rods West of the North East corner 320 acres survey West half WM. E. THROCKMORTON's Headright Thence North 70 rds., Thence East two hundred and ten Rods, Thence South 121 1/2, thence West 150 Rods, Thence North 57 1/2 Rods, Thence West to the place of beginning.
To J. W. THROCKMORTON 160 acres, the North of WM. E. THROCKMORTON's Headright.
To NANCY THROCKMORTON,
a certain negro woman, MARY, and her guardian pay and divide $28 dollars equally between
To ROBERT M. THROCKMORTON 534 acres (to wit:) The West….
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…half of WM. E. THROCKMORTON's Head Right, containing 320 acres, also 214 acres beginning 51 1/2 Rods South of North West corner of the Gregg Survey, thence South to the South West corner of said survey, Thence East and North for complement,
To VIRGINIA [THROCKMORTON] 436 acres which is undivided between her and WILLIAM E. THROCKMORTON, also a certain Negro child names ANDREW.
To WILLIAM E. THROCKMORTON 556 acres which is undivided between him and Virginia.
Joseph H. Wilcox
William H. Pulliam.
The within report examined and approved of by me this 4th day of February 1848.
Jonathan Allen, Judge of Probate
At this day appears KING S. CUSTER, Administrator of the Estate of JOSHUA E. HEATH, Decd., and make the following report (to wit:):
The State
of
KING S. CUSTER, Admr. of the Estate of JOSHUA E. HEATH, Decd., beg leave [to] make his report as required by Law concerning the condition of said Estate which is as follows (to wit):
|
To Amount as per |
$95.75 |
|
One note on Jaby Fitzgeral[d] in form of Deed |
$33.00 |
|
Amt. |
$138.75 |
Your said Admr. further showeth unto your honor that he had made the following disbursements as will appear from the following Vouchers hereunto exhibited (to wit):
|
Bill paid by Admr to Attorney 1. |
$12.50 |
|
Bill paid to Thomas Rattan No. 2 |
$2.00 |
|
Paid Talton Cummins No. 3 |
$2.00 |
|
Paid J. H. Wilcox No. 4 |
$2.99 |
|
Advertizing in the Western Argus 5. |
$7.50 |
|
|
$26.00 |
Out which leaves only in available means……………………………………..$105.75
out of which all the expenses of the Court is yet to be paid.
King. S. Custer, Admr.
The within Report is examined and approved on this 4th day of February 1848.
Jonathan Allen, Judge C. C. Tex.
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At this day comes KING S. CUSTER, Administration of the Estate of BENJAMIN THOMPSON, Decd, and makes the following report (to wit):
At the January Term 1847, KING S. CUSTER, Administrator of the Estate of BENJAMIN THOMPSON, Decd. beg leave to make his report as required by law, concerning the condition of said Estate which is as follows (to wit):
|
To amount for Sale Bill |
$96.00 |
And your administrator further showeth unto your honor that he had made the following disbursements, as will appear more fully from the Vouchers hereunto exhibited (to wit):
|
For advertizing (sic) in Wester Argus No. 1 |
$7.50 |
|
To Thomas Rattan No. 2 |
$2.00 |
|
To Joseph H. Wilcox No. 3 |
$2.00 |
|
To Talton Cummins No. 4 |
$2.00 |
|
One note in favor of Hyran (?) Keach No. 5 |
$9.25 |
|
One note in favor of John Culwell No. 6 |
$20.00 |
Which only leaves in available means the sum of ……………………………………$54.25
out of which all the court fees are yet to be paid.
King S. Custer, Admr.
This report examined and approved this 4th day of Feby, 1848.
Jonathan Allen, Judge Prob. C. C.
At this day comes WILLIAM SNIDER, administrator of the Estate of THOMAS ESTES, and makes the following report (to wit):
The State of
|
To amount as for Sale Bill No. |
$231.40 |
And the said administrator further thoweth unto your honor that he had made the following disbursements as will appear from the vouchers herewith exhibited (to wit):
|
John Miller Voucher No. 1 |
$10.00 |
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|
Peter Lucas voucher No. 2 |
.55 |
|
King S. Custer voucher No. 3 |
$5.00 |
|
|
$5.55 |
|
Balance |
$215.90 1/2 |
Wm. Snider, Admr. of the Estate of Thos Estes, Decd.
This report examined and approved this 4th day of February 1848.
Jonathan Allen, Judge of Probate C. C. Tex.
It is ordered that the Court adjourn until Court in course, this 5th day of February 1848.
Jonathan Allen, Probate Judge C. C. Tex.
State of
County of Collin February 7th, A., D. 1848
Be it remembered that on the 7th day of February A. D. 18l48, a special Term of the Probate Court, in and for said County of Collin, was opened and held in the Town of Buckner, county Seat of said County.
Present, Jonathan Allen, Judge, L. Searcy, Deputy Sheriff for King S. Custer, Sheriff C. C. Tex.
It is ordered by the Court that the Creditors, heirs, legates &c. of the Estate of J. C. M. HODGE be and appear before the Probate Court of Collin County at the next regular term of said Court to attend the settlement of the accounts of said Estate. And it is further ordered that the said Creditors, heirs, Legatees &c be served with a copy of this order according to Law.
State of
Be it remembered that on the 29th day of June A. D. 1848, a Probate Court for said County is opened and now in session in the Town of McKinney, the county seat of said County.
Present, the Hon. Jonathan Allen, Judge of Probate, King S. Custer, Sheriff and Tola Dunn, Clk.
It is ordered by the Court that notice issue to the creditors, heirs and legal representatives of the Estate of J. C. M. HODGE, Dec'd., to attend the next regular Term of this Court for the purpose of making a settlement of the accounts of said Estate. [Margin note: Issued 1st person 1848.]
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It is ordered by the Court that notice issue to the creditors, heirs and legal representatives of the Estate of J. C. M. HODGE, Decd. to attend the next regular term of this court, a settlement.
It is ordered by the Court that notice issue to the
Creditors, heirs and legal representatives of the Estate of JOSHUA E. HEATH, Dcd. , to attend at the next regular Term of this Court for the
purpose of making a settlement of the accounts of said Estate and also upon the
Attorney for the State. [Margin note: Issued
It is ordered by the Court that notice issue to the
Creditors, heirs and legal representatives of the Estate of BENJAMIN THOMPSON, Deceased to attend
at the next regular Term of this court for the purpose of making a settlement
of the account of said Estate, and upon the attorney for the State. [Margin
note: Issued
It is ordered by the Court that notice issue to the
Creditors, heirs and legal representatives of the Estate of THOMAS ESTES, Dec'd., to attend the
next Regular Term of this Court for the purpose of making a settlement of the
accounts of said Estate. [Margin note: Issued
It is ordered that the Court adjourn until tomorrow
Jonathan Allen, Judge Probate
Now at this day comes JOHN H. WILSON and makes the following report (to wit):
State of
Your report, JOHN H. WILSON, would beg leave to report as the Guardian of R. M. THROCKMORTON that the debts in his hands due the said heirs are as follows:
|
Note on M. G. Wilson and John H. |
$30.00 |
|
Note on John H. Wilson and M. G. Wilson |
$70.00 |
|
Note on A. J. Witte & K. S. Custer |
$50.00 |
|
Note on L. Whitaker and B. Batterten (?) |
$23.00 |
All the above has been drawing ten per cent interest from
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…the 1st day of July 1848.
John H. Wilson.
Which report is returned and ordered to be filed.
The within report examined and approved by me this 29th day of May 1848.
Jonathan Allen.
It is ordered that Court adjourn until Court in course, this 30 day of May A. D. 1848.
Jonathan Allen.
It is ordered by the Court that the following (a copy of a will together with the affidavit of JAMES M. GRAVES and the subscribing witnesses of JOSPH B. ROBERTS to ELIZABETH WHITE) be admitted to record.
This is to certify that I, JOSEPH B. ROBERTS, do acknowledge my sister ELIZABETH WHITE, to be the only person that has any right or claim to any of my property therefore she is my only heir.
Joseph B. Roberts
his mark
James M. Graves
Laicnder (sic) x Gibson
James Masters
The State
of
May Term of the Probate Court 1848.
One the twentieth day of may A. D. 1848, personally appeared JAMES M. GRAVES in open Court, whose name appears on the foregoing and attached instrument of writing as witness thereto, who being duly sworn according to Law, declares that JOSEPH B. ROBERTS, whose name appears also signed and acknowledged as the instrument purports that his sister ELIZABETH WHITE, was the only person that had any right or claim to any of his property, therefore, she was his only heir.
The said
James m.
Sworn to and subbed (subscribed) before me, Tola Dunn, Clerk of the County Court and ex fo Clerk of Probate.
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my seal officio Tola Dunn Clk C. C.
& Ex Fo Clk. Of Probate C. C.
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It is ordered that court adjourns until Court in Course, this 30th day of March A. D. 1848.
Jonathan Allen, Judge of Probate
The State of
Be
it known that a Probate Court was opened and is now in session on the 31st
day of July A. D. 1848, in the Town of
Present, hon. Jonathan Allen, Judge, King S. Custer, Sheriff, by Leonard Searcy, his Deputy, and Tola Dunn, clk. Probate By Joel F. Stewart, this Dept. It is ordered by the Court that citations issue to THOMAS M. ROWLAND, administrator of the Estate of J. C. M. HODGE, Decd., to come forward at the next regular term of the Probate Court for the County [of[ Collin and show cause why the demand allowed here at the January Term A. D. 1848 of the Hon. Probate Court for said Count, should not be reinspected and overhauled and set aside if the same shall appear to have been allowed contrary to the Law and that this case stand continued until the next Term of the Court.
Ordered
that the court adjourn until tomorrow
Jonathan Allen, Judge of Probate C. C.
August the 1st A. D. 1848. Court has met pursuant to adjournment.
Present the Hon. Jonathan Allen, Judge of Probate, King S. Custer, sheriff, by John L. Terry, Dept. and Tola Dunn, Clk., by Joel F. Stewart, Dept.
It is ordered by the Court that Letters of Administration on
the Estate of JOSEPH B. ROBERTS,
decd., late of the
Now at this day appears JOHN L. WHITE in open Court and applies for letters of administration on the Estate of JOSEPH B. ROBERTS, deceased and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the necessary notice has been give according to Law by return of the Sheriff, it is therefore ordered by the Court that the said JOHN L. WHITE and ELIZABETH WHITE, his…
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…wife be appointed administrator and administratrix of said Estate and that Letters of Administration issue with the will of said descendant annexed.
Ordered that the Court adjourn until the 4th day of August A. D. 1848.
Jonathan Allen, Judge of Probate.
The Court has met pursuant to adjournment this 4th day of July A. D. 1848.
Prsent the Hon. Jonathan Allen, Judge of Probate, King S. Custer, Sheriff, by John L. Lovejoy, Dept., Tola Dunn, Clk. C. C. By Joel F. Stewart, Dept.
Now at this day it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that OLIVER HEDGECOXE being appointed at a prior term of this Court, Guardian of the minor heirs of THOMAS ESTES, Decd., has faithfully discharged his duty as such Guardian for the purposes and object of such appointment. It is therefore ordered that said HEDGECOXE be discharged from all further responsibility as Guardian of said heirs, and that his guardianship be discontinued.
It is ordered that Court adjourn until Court in Course this 4th day of August, A. D. 1848.
Jonathan Allen, Judge of Probate.
The State of
Be
it known that on Monday the 28th day of August A. D. 1848, a County
Court for the transaction of Probate business has met and is now in session in
the Town of
Present, The Hon. Pleasant Wilson, Chief Justice, king S. Custer, Sheriff by John L. Terry, Deputy and Jose F. Stewart, Clerk.
Monday 28th day of August 1848.
Now this day comes SAMUEL WHITAKER in a open court, and applies for Letters of administration on the Estate of CHRISTOPHER NOLAND, deceased, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that legal notice for taking out Letters of Administration in the above has been served, it is therefore, ordered by the court that SAMUEL WHITAKER be and he is hereby appointed administrator of said Estate and that Letters of Administrator issue to said WHITAKER.
Now at this day appears McKINSEY WILHITE in open court and applies for Administration on the Estate,,,
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…of WM. WILHITE, Decd., and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the legal notices in the above case have been given, it is therefore ordered by the Court, McKINZEY WILHITE be and he is hereby appointed administrator of said Estate and that Letters issue accordingly.
At this day come JOHN H. WILSON, Guardian of NANCY H. THROCKMORTON and prays to be released from all further guardianship of said Ward, NANCY H. THROCKMORTON, which prayer is granted and by the Court after said Wilson having made full settlement with the Court.
It is this day ordered by the Court that succession of WILLIAM E. THROCKMORTON, deceased be discontinued, the estate having been equally distributed among the several heirs; and that JOHN H. WILSON and MELINDA WILSON, his wife, administrator ad administratrix of said Estate be discharged from all further responsibility of said Estate.
At this day appears JAMES W. THROCKMORTON.
Now at this day appears WM. RICE in open court and applies for Letters of administration on the Estate of CHARLES P. RICE, decd. and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that legal notices for Letters of Administration in said case have been given, it is thereof ordered by the Court that said WILLIAM RICE be and he is hereby appointed Administrator of said Estate and that letters of administration issue accordingly.
Now at this day appears LORENZO D. DAVIDSON in open court and applies for Letters of Administration on the Estate of JESSE J. DAVIDSON, deceased and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the legal notices for Letters of Administration on said Estate have been given, it is therefore ordered by the Court that said LORENZO D. DAVIDSON be and he is hereby appointed administrator of said Estate ant that letters of Administration issue accordingly.
Now at this day appears JAMES GRAYHAM in…
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…open court and applies for letters of Administration on the Estate of JOHN McKINNEY, Deceased, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that legal notices in the above case have been given, it is therefore ordered by the Court that the said JAMES GRAYHAM be and he is hereby appointed administrator of said Estate, and that Letters of Administration issue accordingly.
And it is further ordered that PETER FISHER, JAMES T. ROBERTS and WILLIAM SNIDER be and they are hereby appointed appraisers of said Estate of JOHN McKINNEY, deceased.
It is ordered by the Court that several County Commissioners be notified at attend at McKinney on Monday the eleventh day of September next, for the purpose of trying certain contested Elections. [Margin note: Charged to county}
It is ordered that a special term
of the County Court be held on Monday the 11th day of September next in the Town of
It is ordered that the Court adjourn until court in course this 29th day of August 1848.
Tuesday Morning this 295h day of August 1848.
Court had met pursuant to adjournment.
It is ordered that Court adjourn until Court in Course the 29th day of August A. D. 1848.
Pleasant Wilson, Chief Justice, C. C.
Be it remembered that the suit now presiding (?) between the heirs of J. C. M. HODGE, Plaintiffs and THOMAS M. ROWLAND, Administrator, Defendant, is this day by agreement of parties continued to the January Term of this Court A. D. 1849, without prejudge to other party and that all legal costs shall abide [until] the usual & final determination of said suit.
Thos. M. Rowland by
S. R. Campbell, Atty.
Chas. Hampton & wife
By S. A. Roberts, Atty.
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State of
Be
it known that on this the 25th day of September A. D. 1848 a county
court for the transctin of Probate business has met
and is now in session in the Town of
And now a doubt arising in the mind of the Court, among three persons claiming the office of Chief Justice who of them has the right legally to preside in this Court, it is agreed by and between Pleasant Wilson, James M. McReynolds and Zachariah Roberts, the three parties claiming the office of Chief Justice of Collin county, that they do each for himself resign all pretensions which they may have to the office of Chief Justice of Collin County and thereby leave that office vacant.
Pleasant
James m. McReynolds
Z. Roberts
State of
Be
it known that on this 30th day of October the last Monday in said
month 1848 a County Court for the transaction of Probate business has met and
is now in session in the Town of
Present, the Honorable J. M. McReynolds, chief justice, Robert Fitzhugh, Sheriff, and Joel F. Stewart, Clerk by Alex Berry, his Deputy.
On motion of S. R. CAMPBELL, attorney, it is ordered by the Court that the record of proceedings had at the August Term of this Court, last part in the matter of the Estate of JOHN McKINNEY, deceased, be amended by writing after the order granting to JAMES GRAYHAM letters of Administration in said Estate; a furth