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…well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, singed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the Thirtyeth (sic) day of June A. D. 1851.

                        The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound JAMES W. THROCKMORTON has been appointed administrator de bonis non of the Estate of BENJAMIN THOMPSON, deceased.

                        Now if the said JAMES W. THROCKMORTON shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

                                                Jas. W. Throckmorton                Seal

                                                Jas. Herndon                             Seal

                                                J. H. Wilcox                              Seal

 

I, JAMES W. THROCKMORTON, do solemnly swear that BENJAMIN THOMPSON deceased, died with leaving any lawful will so far as I know or believe and that I will well and truly perform all the duties of Administrator of the Estate of BENJAMIN THOMPSON deceased.

                                    James W. Throckmorton.

 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, Joel F. Stewart, Clk. County C. C. by Alex Berry, his deputy witness my official seal.

 

State of Texas

County of Collin             I, J. B. WILMETH, Chief Justice have examined and approved the within bond this 20th day of June A. D. 18l51.

 

I certify that the original of the foregoing records was deposited for record in my office the 30th day of June A. D. 1851.Witness my official signature.

                                    Joel F. Stewart, Clk. C. c. & exoff. R. C. C. Tx.

 

State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these presents that we, JOHN M. KINCAID as principal and JOHN WILSON and JOSEPH WILCOX  as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the…

 

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…County of Collin in the sum of Five Hundred Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally firmly by these presents, signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the 26th day of Jan. A. D. 1852.

 

The conditions of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound JOHN M. KINCAID has been appointed by the County Court of said County, as administrator De Bonis non of the Estate of BENJAMIN THOMPSON deceased.

                        Now if the said Administrator De Bonis Non shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment, then this obligation shall be nulll and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

                                                John M. Kincaid             Seal

                                                Addison Wilson             Seal

                                                J. H. Wilcox                  Seal

 

Examined and approved by the Court this 26th day of January A. D. 1852.

                                                J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 I, JOHN M. KINCAID, do solemnly swear that BENJAMIN THOMPSON deceased, died without leaving any lawful will so far as I know or believe, and that I will well and truly perform all the duties of Administrator of the Estate of the said THOMPSON deceased. So help me god.

                                                            John Kincaid

Sworn to and subscribed before the undersigned Clerk of the County Court, within and for said County of Collin, State of Texas.

                                                Witness my official signature and seal of office, this 2nd day of February A. D. 1852.

                        Joel F. Stewart, Clerk County Court, Collin

                        By Alex Berry, his deputy.

I certify that the original of the foregoing record was deposited for record in my office 3rd (or 30th) day of January A. D. 1852. Witness my official signature.

                        Joel F. Stewart, Clk. & ex off. R. C. C. Tex.

 

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State of the Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these presents that I ABNER FICKLE as principal and THOMAS STALLCUP and JORDON O. STRAUGHAN as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice, awe bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, signed with our hands and seals, the seals being scrawls, the 26th day of January A. D. 1852.

                        The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound ABNER FICKLE has been appointed by the County Court of said County Administrator De Bonis non of the Estate of JOHN McKINNEY deceased.

                        Now if said Administrator shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise remain in full force and effect.

                                    Abner Fickle                  Seal

                                    Thomas Stallcup            Seal

                                    J. O. Straughan             Seal

Examined  and  approved this 26th day of January A. D. 1852.

                                    J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice

 

I, ABNER FICKLE, do solemnly swear that JOHN McKINNEY, deceased died without any lawful will so far as I know or believe, and that I will well and truly perform all the duties of Administrator of the said Estate of said McKINNEY, deceased.

                                                            Abner Pickle (sic)

Sworn to and subscribed before me, Joel F. Stewart, Clerk of the County Court of Collin County, Texas.

            Witness my hand and seal of office this 2nd day of February 1852.

                        Joel F. Stewart, Clk. C. C. & ex offico R. C. C. Tx.

I certify that the original of the foregoing record was deposited for record in my office the 34d day of February A. D. 1852. Witness my official signature.

            Joel. F. Stewart, Clk. C. C. & ex offo. R. Collin Co., Texas.

 

State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these presents that we, LARKIN McCARTY as principal and PLEASANT WILSON and TALTON CUMMINS as sureties are held…

 

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…and firmly bound unto the unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice, awe bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, signed with our hands and seals, the seals being scrawls the 29th day of March A. D. 1852.

                        The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound LARKIN McCARTY has been appointed administrator on the Estate [of] WILLIAM McCARTY, deceased, by the County Court of said County.

            Now if said Administrator shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise remain in full force and effect.

                                                Larkin McCarty              Seal

                                                Pleasant Wilson                        Seal

                                                Talton Cummins Seal

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 I, LARKIN McCARTY do solemnly swear that WILLIAM McCARTY deceased, died without leaving any lawful will so are as I know or believe, and that I will well and truly perform all the duties required of me as administrator of the Estate of the said WILL McCARTY deceased. So help me God.

                                                Larkin McCarty

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 Sworn to and subscribed before me, Joel F. Stewart, Clerk of the County Court within and for said County of Collin.

                                    In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of my office, this 22th day of March A. D. 1852.

 

I certify that the original of the foregoing record was deposited for record in my office the 29 (?) Day of March A. D. 1852. Witness my official signature.

                        Joel F. Stewart, Clk. C. C. & ex offc  R. C. C. C.

 

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The State of Texas                     March Term of the County

County of Collin                         Court A. D. 1852.

                                    Know all men by these presents that we, JOHN M. McNELL as principal, and JESSIE H. GAUGH, and J. H. WILSON as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of One Thousand Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice, awe bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, signed with our hands and seals, the seals being scrawls, this 29 day of march A. D. 1852.

                        The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound JOHN M. McNEEL (sic) has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of GEORGE McNEIL deceased by the County Court of said County.

            Now if said Administrator shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise remain in full force and effect.

                                    John M. McNeil              Seal

                                    Jesse M. Gaugh            Seal

                                    J. H. Wilson                  Seal

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 I., JOHN McNEIL do solemnly swear that GEORGE McNEIL died without leaving any lawful will so far as I know or believe, and that I will well and truly perform all the duties of Administrator of the Estate of the said GEORGE McNEIL deceased to the best of my knowledge. So help me God.

                                                John M. McNeil

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of march A. D. 1852.

                                    J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice.

I certify that the original of the foregoing record was deposited for record in my office 29th of March A. D. 1852.

                                    Attest: Joel F. Stewart Clk C. C. & ex offc R. C. C. Tex.

Examined and approved this 29h day of march A. D. 1852. J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice.

 

The State of Texas                     march Term of the County Court A. D. 1852

Collin County                             Know all men by these presents…

 

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…that we, JAMES HERNDON as principal and ANDREW STAPP and HARRISON JIMISON as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of six Thousand Dollars, for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the 30th day of March A. D. 1852.

            The condition of this obligation is such, that whereas the above bound JAMES HERNDON has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of JOHN McGARRAH deceased by the County Court of Collin County, State of Texas. Now if the said JAMES HERNDON, Administrator, shall w ell and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

                                    James Herndon              Seal

                                    Andrew Stapp                Seal

                                    Harrison Jamison           Seal

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 I, JAMES HERNDON do solemnly swear that JOHN McGARRAH deceased died without leaving any Lawful will so far as I know or believe, and that I will well and truly perform all the duties of Administrator of JOHN McGARRAH, Dec'd. so help me God.

                                                            James Herndon

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 Sworn to and subscribed before me, Joel F. Stewart, Clerk of said County Court.

                                    In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of my office this 30th day of March 1852.

                                                Joe. F. Stewart Clk C. C.

                                                            & exffo R. C. C. Tx.

Examined and approved by the Court this 30th day of March A. D. 1852.

                                    J. B.. Wilmeth, Chief Justice

 

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I certify that the original of the foregoing record, was deposited for record in my office 30th day of March 1852.

                        In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of my office.

                                                Joe F. Stewart, Clk. C. C. C. C.

 

The State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these that we SAMUEL BOGART as principal and LEROY CLEMENT and JAMES W. THROCKMORTON as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Five Hundred Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the 1st day of July 1852.

                        The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound SAMUEL BOGART has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of BENJAMIN THAYER deceased, by the County Court of said County.

                        Now if the said Administrator shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment, then the obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

                                    Sam Bogart                   Seal

                                    Leroy Clement               Seal

                                    Jas. W. Throckmorton    Seal

 

State of Texas

Collin County     Sworn to and subscribed before me Joel F. Stewart, Clerk of the County Court of said County.

                        In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of my office, this 21st day of July A. D. 1852.

                                    Joel. F. Stewart, Clk. C. C. & Exffo. R.

                                                            Collin Co. TX.

Examined and approve this 16th day of July A. D. 1852.

                                    J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice

 

I certify that the original of the foregoing record was deposited for record in my office the 17th day of July 1852. Witness my official signature.

                                    Joel F. Stewart Clk of County Court Collin County, Texas

 

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State of Texas

County of (blank)            Know all men by these presents that we JOHN CALDWELL as principal and DAVID STIFF, H. (his mark) CALDWELL as securities are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Five Hundred Dollars and (blank) cents for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, Jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, signed and seals with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this 21st day of May A. D. 1852.

            The conditions of the above obligations is such that whereas the above bounden JOHN COLDWELL (sic) has been appointed by the County Court of said County, Guardian of the person and Estate of the Minors (to wit): THOMAS BERRY COLDWELL, JOSHUA GREEN BERRY COLDWELL and WM. SEAMAN COLDWELL.

            Now if the said Guardian shall well and truly perfomr all the duties required of him by Law, under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

                        Attest:              John Coldwell                Seal

                                                David Stiff                      Seal

                                                H. (his mark) Caldwell    Seal

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 I, JOHN COLDWELL, do solemnly swear that I will well and truly perform the duties of Guardian of the person and Estate of the minors THOS. BERRY COLDWELL, JOSHUA GREEN BERRY COLDWELL and WILLIAM LEMAN COLDWELL. So help me God.

                                                John Coldwell

Sworn to and subscribed before me, Joel F. Stewart, Clerk of the County Court within and for the County of Collin and State of Texas. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of my office this 31st day of May A. D. 1852.

                                                                        Joe. F. Stewart, Clk. C. C. C. C.

Examined and approved by the court this 31st day of May A. D. 1852.

 

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I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed in my office for record on the 31st day of may A. D. 1852.

                        Attest: Joel F. Stewart, Clk. C. C. & exoffo R. C. C. Texas

 

State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these presents that we, GEORGE H. PEGNES as principal and DAVID STIFF and ROBERT FITZHUGH as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the said Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Five Hundred Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these present, signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the 26th day of July A. D. 1852.

                                    The conditions of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound GEO H. PEGNES has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of JOHN CLAY deceased by the County Court of Collin County, State of Texas.

                                    Now if the said Administrator shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain full force and effect.

                                    Attest:              George H. Pegnes                     Seal

                                                            David Stiff                                  Seal

                                                            Robert Fitzhugh                         Seal

 

I, GEORGE H. PEGNES do solemnly swear that JOHN CLAY deceased, died without leaving any lawful will so far as I know or believe, and that I will well and truly perform all the duties as Administrator of the said JOHN CLAY deceased. So help me God.

                                                                        George H. Pegnes

Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 26th day of July A. D. 1852. J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice.

 

Examined and approved by the Court, this 26th day of July A. D. 1852.

            I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed in my office for record on the 26th day of July A. D. 1852.

                        Attest: Joel F. Stewart    Clk. C. C. & exffo R. C. C. Tx.

 

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State of Texas

County of (blank)            Know all men by these present that we, POLLY McGARRAH as principal and JAMES HERNDON and G. ALEXANDER FOOTE as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of One Thousand Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these presents —signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the 4th day of August A. D. 1852.

                        The conditions of the above obligations is such that whereas the above bound P0LLY McGARRAH as been appointed Guardian of the property of the minors RANDOLPH McGARRAH, SEABRON (sic) McGARRAH, CONWAY McGARRAH and MARGARET McGARRAH by the County Court of Collin County, Texas.

                        Now if the said Guardian shall well and truly perform all the duties required of her under said appointment then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of full force and effect

                                                Polly (her mark) McGarrah          Seal

                                    Attest: James Herndon              Seal

                                                G. A. Foote                   Seal

 

I do solemnly swear that I will well and truly perform all the duties of Guardian of the Estate of the minors, RANDOLPH McGARRAH, SEBRON McGARRAH, CONWAY McGARRAH and MARGARET McGARRAH. So help me God.

                                                Polly (her mark) McGarrah

 

Sworn to and subscribed before me, Joel F. Stewart, Clerk of the County Court, within and for Collin County in the State of Texas.

            In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of my office this 4th day of August A. D. 1852.

                                                Joel F. Stewart, Clk

                                                County Court Collin Co., Teas

Examined and approved by the court this 9th day of August A. D. 1852.

                                                J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice

 

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I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record in my office on the 9th day of August A. D. 1852.

                                    Attest: Joel F. Stewart

                                                Clk. C. C. C. C. Texas.

 

The State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these that we SAMUEL BOGART as principal and LEROY CLEMENT and JAMES W. THROCKMORTON as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Five Hundred Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the 1st day of July 1852.

                        The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound SAMUEL BOGART has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of BENJAMIN THAYER deceased, by the County Court of said County.

                        Now if the said Administrator shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment, then the obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

                                    Sam Bogart                   Seal

                                    Leroy Clement               Seal

                                    Jas. W. Throckmorton    Seal

 

[see also same entry above]

 

I, SAMUEL BOAGRT, do solemnly swear that BENJAMIN THAYER deceased, died without leaving any lawful will so far as I know or believe, and that I will well and truly perform all the duties of Administrator of the Estate of the said BENJAMIN THAYER deceased. So help me God.

                                                            Samuel Bogart

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 Sworn to and subscribed before me, Joel F. Stewart, Clerk of the County Court of said Count. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand affix the seal of my office this 1st day of July A. D. 1852.

                                    Joel F. Stewart, Clk. C. C. C. C.

 

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Examined and approved by the Court this 16th day of July A. D. 1852.

                                    J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice.

 

I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed in my office for record on the 17th day of July a. D. 1852.

                                    Attest: Joel F. Stewart, Clk.

                                    C. C. & exffo R. C. C. Tx.

 

State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these presents that we, ALFRED CHANDLER as principal and THOS. STALCUP and ROBERT FITZHUGH as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Four Hundred Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the 26th day of July A. D. 1852.

                                    The conditions of this obligation is such that whereas ALFRED CHANDLER has been appointed Guardian of the person and Estate of JOHN MAGNER and MARGARET ANN MAGNER by the County Court of said County:

                                    Now if the said Guardian shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment then this obligation shall be null and void otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

                                                Alfred Chandler              Seal

                        Attest:              Thos. Stalcup                Seal

                                                Robt. Fitzhugh               Seal

 

I do solemnly swear that I will well and truly perform the duties of Guardian of the person and Estate of the minor JOHN MAGNER and MARGRET (sic) MAGNER. So help me god.

                                                Alfred Chandler

 

I hereby certify that ALFRED CHANDLER appeared before me and subscribed and sworn to the following affidavit. In witness…

 

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…whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of my office this 26th day of July A. D. 1852.

                                                                                    Joel F. Stewart Clk.

                                                                                    C. c. Collin co. Texas.

Examined and approve by the Court on the 26th day of July A. D. 1852.

                                                Attest: J. B. Wilmeth, chief Justice.

I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record in my office on the 26th day of July A. D. 1852.

                                                Attest: Joel F. Stewart Clk. C. C. & effo. R. Tx.

 

 

State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these presents that we OLIVER LOVING as principal and SILAS HARRINGTON and HENRY MAXWELL as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Twenty five hundred Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls this the 29th day of July A. D. 1852.

                        The conditions of the above obligation is such whereas the above bounded OLLIVER (sic) LOVING has been appointed by the County Court of said Count Guardian of the person and Estate of the minor JEFFERSON CLARK.

            Now if the said Guardian shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him by Law under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

                                                Oliver Loving                  seal

                                    Attest: Silas Herrington             seal

                                                Henry Maxwell               seal

I do solemnly swear that I will well and truly perform all the duties of Guardian of the person and Estate of the minor JEFFERSON CLARK. So help me God.

                                                                        Olliver Loving

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of July A. D. 1852. Iln witness whereof I, Joel F. Stewart, Clerk of the County Court within and for the County of Collin in the State of Texas here unto set my hand and affix the seal of my office this 19th day of July A. D. 1852. (L. S.) Joel F. Stewart, C. C. Collin Co., Tex.

 

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Examined and approved this 7th day of August A. D. 1852.

                        J. B. Wilmeth Chief Justice        

I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed in my office for record on the 7th day of August A. D. 1852.

                        Attest: Joel F. Stewart, Clk. C. C. C. C.

 

The State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these presents that we, MOSES JONES as principal and J. W. DONNEL (DOWELL?) and MARTIN HARVICK as sureties are held and bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin the sum of Two Thousand Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, being scrawls the 29th day of July A. D. 1852.

                        The conditions of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound MOSES JONES has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of ALLEN DANIEL deceased by the County Court of the said County of Collin and State of Texas.

                        Now if said Administrator shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment then this obligation shall remain null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.           

                                    Moses Jones                             seal

                                    J. W. Daniel                              seal

                                    Martin (his mark) Harvich            seal                 

 

I do solemnly swear that ALLEN DANIEL deceased, died without leaving any lawful will so far as I know or believe, and that I will well and truly perform all the duties of Administrator of the Estate of the said ALLEN DANIEL deceased. So help me God.

                        Moses Jones

 

State of Texas

County of Collin             Sworn to and subscribed be-….

 

 

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..fore me this 26th day of August A. D. 1852.

            In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand, and affix the seal of my office this day and date above written.

                        John L. Lovejoy  Clk c. C. & exffo R. C. C. Tx.

Examined and approved by the Court 16th August 1852.

            J. B. Wilmeth C. J.

 

I certify that the original of the foregoing records was filed in my office on the 16th day of August A. D. 1852, at 10 o'clock A. M.

                                    Attest: John L. Lovejoy Clk. C. C. & exoffo R. C. C.

 

The State of Texas                     County Court, July Term 1852

County of Collin                         To all to whom these presents may come —Greetings: Know ye that POLLY McGARRAH has been this day appointed Guardian of the property of the minors, RANDOLPH McGARRAH, SEABORN McGARRAH, CONWAY McGARRAH and MARGARET McGARRAH & the said POLLY McGARRAH having given bond and approved security for the faithful performance of her duties as such Guardian.

                                                These are therefor to authorize the said POLLY McGARRAH to enter upon and take into possession and charge, all the property of whatsoever description belonging to the Estate of said minors and faithful to protect, manage and administer the said property for the benefit of the said minors, in accordance with the Law and the direction of this Court until such time as the said Minors shall be of competent age to assume the management thereof for themselves, or until discharged from said trust and management by order of this Court, the said Guardian first making out and returning to this Court a full inventory and appraisement of all the property, Rights, Claims and dues of said Wards which shall have come to here knowledge and the said Guardian is hereby empowered to take all proper and necessary action to protect, preserve and manage the property of said wards, and to recovery any property belonging to them, or any sum of money due them either by suit or other proper and provided (?) course, and the Guardian hereby entrusted with the charge, custody and control of the person of said Ward's and the care of their education, support and maintenance  as the Law directs.

                                    Given under my….

 

 

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…hand.

            J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice of Collin County

 

In attestation whereof I have hereunto set my official signature and the seal of said Court at office in the Town of McKinney  on the 7th day of August A. D. 1852. Eighteen hundred and fifty two.

                                                Joel F. Stewart  Clk.

                                                County Court of Collin County.

I certify that the original of the foregoing was filed in my office on the 21st day of August A. D. 1852, at 4 o'clock P. M.

                                    Attest:  John L. Lovejoy Clk.

                                                C. C. & effo. R. C. C.

 

 

State of Texas               County Court, July Term 1852.

County of Collin             To all to whom these present may come Greeting: Know ye that ALFRED CHANDLER has been appointed Guardian of the person s and property of the minors JOHN MAGNER and MARGARET ANN MAGNER, and the said Guardian having given Bond and approved security for the faithful performance of his duties as such Guardian having given Bond and approved security for the faithful performance of this duties as such Guardian.

                                    These are therefore to authorize the said ALFRED CHANDLER to enter upon and take in possession and charge, all the property of whatsoever description belonging to the Estate of said minors, and faithful to protect, manage and administer the said property for the benefit of said wards in accordance with the Law and the direction of this court until such time as the said minors shall be competent age to assume the management thereof for themselves or until discharged from said trust and management by order of this Court, the said Guardian making out and returning to this Court all inventory and appraisement of all the property, rights, claims and dues of said Wards, which shall have come to his knowledge. And the said Guardian is hereby empowered to take all proper and necessary action to protect, preserve and manage the property of said Wards, and to recover any property belonging to them or any sums of money due them…

 

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…either by with or other proper and prudent course and the said Guardian is hereby entrusted with the charge, custody and control of the business of said Wards and the care of their education and support and maintainance (maintenance) as the Law directs.

            Given under my hand.

                        J. B. Wilmeth Chief Justice of

                        Collin County.

In attestation whereof I have hereunto set my official signature and the seal said Court at office in the Town of McKinney on the 26th day of July A. D. 1852 Eighteen Hundred and fifty two.

 

            (L. S.)                                       Joe F. Stewart

                                                            County Clerk of Collin County

 

I certify that the original of the foregoing records was filed for record in my office on the 26th day of August A. D. 1852 at 2 o'clock p.m.

                                                Attest: John L. Lovejoy Clk. C. C. & exffo R. C. C. Tex.

 

State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these presents that we, WILLIAM H. HERRON as principal and DANIEL J. FRANKLIN and MARTHA HERRON as securities are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County Collin in the sum of Three Hundred Dollars for the performance of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents, singed and sealed with our seals the seals being scrawls this the 30th day of August A. D. 1852

                                    The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden WILLIAM H. HERRON has been appointed by the county court as Guardian of SAMUEL H. HERRON minor heir of SAMEUL HERRON's Estate deceased.

                                    Now if the said WILLIAM HERRON shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him by law under said appointment then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

Attest:                                                  William H. Herron                       Seal

John L. Lovejoy                                      D. J. (his mark) Franklin             Seal

C. C. C. C. C.                                        Martha (her mark) Herron            Seal

 

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State of Texas

Collin County                 I do solemnly swear that I will well and truly l perform and discharge the duties of Guardian of SAMUEL P. HERRON minor heir of SAMUEL HERRON deceased, according to Law. So help me God.

                                                            William H. Herron.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3rd day of August A. D. 1852.

                        In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand of affix the seal of my office this day and date above written.

(L. S.)                           John L. Lovejoy Clk C. C. C. C. Tex.

 

I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record on the 30th August A. D. 2852, at 3 o'clock P. M.

                                    John L. Lovejoy, Clk. C. C. C. C. Tex.

 

State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these presents that we, JOHN M. McNEAL as principal and JEFFERSON DRAKE and JACKSON WATKINS as securities are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Four Hundred Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by theses presents—signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the thirteenth day of August A. D. 1852.

The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound JOHN M. McNEIL has been appointed administrator pro tempore of the Estate of WILLIAM POWELL deceased and the said McNEIL vested with the limited powers of taking the Estate of said deceased into his hands for the term of sixty days and preserving the same from waste unless said appointment is sooner revoked by the order of the court.

                        Now if the said JOHN M. McNEAL shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment then this obligation shall be null and …

 

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…void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

Attest:                          John M. McNeal             seal

John S. Lovejoy             Jefferson (his mark) Drake          seal

Clk. C. C. C. C., Tex.     Jackson (his mark) Watkins        seal

 

I do solemnly swear that I will well and truly discharge all the duties incumbent on me as administrator pro tem of the Estate of WILLIAM POWELL to the best of my skill and ability and according to Law. So help me God.

                                                John M. McNeil

I certify that the foregoing oath took and subscribed before me this 30th day of August A. D. 1852.

            In witness my hand and seal of my office day and date above written

                        (L. S.)                           John L. Lovejoy, Clk. C. C. C. C. Texas

I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record in my office on the 30th day of August A. D. 1852 at 4 o'clock P. M.

                                                Attest:  John L.  Lovejoy Clk. C. C. & Exoffo R. C. C

 

The State of Texas

County of Collin             County Court August Term 1852.

            To all to whom these presents may come greeting: Know ye that WM. H. HERRON was this day duly appointed Guardian of the person and property of the minor, SAMUEL P. HERRON heirs of SAMUEL HERRON deceased, and the said WM. H. HERRON having given Bond and approved security for the faithful performance of his duties as such Guardian.

                                    These are therefore to authorize the said WM. H. HERRON to enter upon and take in possession and charge all the property of whatever description belonging to the Estate of said minor and faithfully to protect, manage and administer the said property for the benefit of said Ward in accordance with the Law and the directions of the court until such time as the said minor shall be of competent age to assume the management thereof for himself, or until discharged from said trust and management by order of this court, the said Guardian first making out and returning to this court a full inventory and appraisement of all the property…

 

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…rights, claims and dues of said ward, which shall have come to his knowledge and the said Guardian is hereby empowered to take all proper and necessary action to protect, preserve and mange the property of said Ward and recover any property belonging to him or any sums of money due him either by suit or other proper and prudent courses (?). And the said Guardian is hereby entrusted with the charge, custody and control of the person of said Ward and the care of this Education, support and Maintainance (maintenance) as the Law directs.

                                    Given under my hand.

                                    H. Jamison Chief Justice of Collin County

In attestation whereof I have hereunto set my official signature and the seal of said Court at office in the Town of McKinney on the Thirteenth day of August Eighteen Hundred and fifty two.

(L. S.)                                                   John L. Lovejoy County Clerk of Collin County.

I certify that the original of the foregoing was filed for record in my office on the 30th day of August A. D. 1852 at 2 o'clock P. M.

                        John L. Lovejoy  Clk C. C. & Exoffo R. C. C.

 

 

State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these presents that we HARRISON JAMIERSON as principal and ROBERT FITZHUGH, CHRISTOPHER SEARCY & JAMES HERNDON as securities are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of Collin County in the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars for t he payment of which well and truly to be made we find ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators , jointly and severally, firmly by these presents signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls this thirteenth day of August A. D. 1852.

                        The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden HARRISON JAMIERSON, has been appointed by the County Court of Collin Co. administrator of the Estate of SANSON CLARK deceased.

                        Now if the said HARRISON JAMIERSON shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him by Law under…

 

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…said appointed then this obligation shall be null and void otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

                                                Harrison Jamierson                    seal

Attest:                                      Robert Fitzhugh                         seal

John L. Lovejoy                          Christopher Searcy                    sea

Clk. C. C. C. C. Texas                James Herndon                          seal

 

I HARRISON JAMISON do solemnly swear that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties of Administration of the Estate of SAMSON CLARK deceased to the best of my skill and ability and according to Law. So help me God.

                                                Harrison Jamierson                    seal

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 Sworn to and subscribed before me, John L. Lovejoy, Clerk of the County Court of Collin County this 30th day of August A. D. 1852.

                                    In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of my office this day and date above written.

            (L. S.)                           John L. Lovejoy Clk. C. C. C. C. Texas.

 

The State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these present that we, WILLIAM ROGERS, as principal and JOSEPH B. ROGERS as security are held and firmly found unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Five Hundred Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice we find ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly severally, firmly by these presents, signed with our hands and sealed with our seals the seals being scrawls this twenty fifth day of October A. D. 1852.

                        The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above found WILLIAM ROGERS has e appointed Administrator of the Estate of WILLIAM POWELL deceased.

                        Now if the said WILLIAM ROGERS shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

Attest:                                      Wm. Rogers                  seal

John L. Lovejoy Clk.                   J. B. Rogers                  seal

C. C. C. C. Texas

 

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State of Texas

Collin County     I, WILLIAM ROGERS do solemnly swear that I will faithful discharge the duties incumbent on me as Administrator of the Estate of WILLIAM POWELL deceased according to the best of my skill & ability, according to Law. So help me God.

                                                            W. Rogers

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 Sworn to & subscribed before me, John L. Lovejoy Clerk of the County Court this October 25th day A. D. 1852.

                                    Witness my hand and official seal this day and date above written

                                                John L. Lovejoy, Clk. C. C. C. C. Texas.

Approved October 25th 1852.

                                    H. Jimerson Chief Justice C. C.

I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed in my office for record on the 25th day of October A. D. 1852 at 2 o'clock P. M.

                                    Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk c. c.

                                                & exffo R. Collin Co., Texas

 

The State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these present that we, GEO. H. PEGGERS (PEGUES) as principal and GEORGE FITZHUGH and HENRY MAXWELL as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of seven Hundred Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the Chief Justice we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this 29th day of November A. D. 1852.

                                    The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound GEO. H. PEGGIES (PEGUES) has been appointed administrator of the Estate of C. E. F. BOYER deceased.

                        Now if the said GEORGE H. PEGGUES (PEGUES) shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment then this obligation shall be…

 

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…null and void, otherwise to remain of full force and effect.

                                    Geo. H. Piggers (?)                    seal

Attest:                          George Fitzhugh                        seal

John L. Lovejoy              Henry Maxwell                           seal

Clerk C. C. Collin Co.

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 I do solemnly swear that C. E. F. BOYER deceased, died without leaving any lawful will so far as I know or believe, & that I will well and truly perform all the duties of Administrator of the Estate of said C. E. F BOYER. So help me God.                       

                                                Geo. H. Piggers (Pegues)

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 to and subscribed before me John L. Lovejoy, Clerk Co. Court within & for the County & State aforesaid.

                                    In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & seal of office at McKinney this 29th day Nov. A. D. 1852.

                                    John S. Lovejoy Clk. C. C. C. C. Texas.

 

I certify that the original of the foregoing record for [record]. Filed for record on the 29th day Nov. A. D. 1852.

                                    Attest: John L. Lovejoy Clk. C. C. C. C. Tex.

 

The State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these presents that we JOHN M. GAP (GOSS) as principal, JOEL F. STEWART and JAMES SMITH and R. F. GRAVES as sureties, are held and firmly bound unto the Chief justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, signed and sealed with our seals, being scrawls, this the twenty seventh day of Dec. A. D. 1852.

                                    The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden JOHN M. GAP (GOSS) has been appointed by the Court Administrator of the Estate of MARCUS C. DUPEY deceased.

                                    Now if the said JOHN M. GAP (GOSS) shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him by Law under said appointment, then this…

 

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…obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

                                                            John M. Gap (Goss)       seal

Attest:                                                  Joel F. Stewart              seal

John L. Lovejoy Clerk                             James Smith                 seal

C. C. C. C. Texas.                                 R. T. Graves                  seal

 

State of Texas

Collin County                             I, JOHN M. GAP (GOSS) do solemnly swear, that MARCUS C. DUPEY decd. died without leaving any lawful will so far as I know or believe, and that I will well and truly perform all the duties of Administrator of the Estate of the said MARCUS C. DUPEY. So help me God.

                                                                        John M. Gass

State of Texas

Collin County                 Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th day of Decr. A. D. 1852 in open court.

                                    In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of my office at McKinney this day and year above written

 

            (L. S.)                                                   John L. Lovejoy Clerk

                                                                        C. C. C. C. Texas.

Examined and approved December 27th 1852.

                                                H. Jamerson Chief Justice C. C.

Filed for record in my office on the 27th day of Decr. A. D. 1852, at 4 o'ck P. M.

                        Attest: John L. Lovejoy Clerk C. C. C. C. Texas

 

The State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these present, that we, MARGRET COX and MALICHI COX as principal and LINSEY L. LEWIS JOHN FITZHUGH, JOSIAH NICHOLDS and SIMEON WELCH as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this 27th day of December A. D. 1852.

                                    The condition of this obligation…

 

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…is such that whereas the above bound MARGRET COX and MALICHI COX have been appointed Administratrix & Administrator of the Estate of ELIAS COX decd.

                                    Now if the said MARGRET COX and MALICHI COX shall well and truthfully perform all the duties required of them under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of full force and Effect.

                                                            Margret Cox                  seal

Attest:                                                  Malichi Cox                   seal

John L. Lovejoy Clerk                             Linsey L. Lewis              seal

C. C. C. C. Texas.                                 John Fitzhugh                seal

                                                            Simeon Welch               seal

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 We, MARGRET COX & MALICHI COX, do solemnly swear that ELIAS COX died without leaving any lawful will so far as we know or believe and that we will well and truly perform all the duties of Administratrix and Administrator of the Estate of the said ELIA COX dec'd.

                                                            Margret Cox

                                                            Malichi Cox

State of Texas

Collin Count                   Sworn to and subscribed before me on the 27th day of Decr. A. D. 1852, in open Court.

                                    In witness whererof I hereunto set my hand and seal of office this day and year above written.

                        (L.S.)                            John L. Lovejoy Clerk

                                                            C. C. C. C. Tex.

Approved and ordered to be filed December 27th, 1852.

Filed for record on the 27th day of Dec. A. D. 1852 at 4 oclk. P. M.

            Attest: John L. Lovejoy Clk. C. C. C. C.

 

Inventory of the Property and Effects of C. E. F. BOYER, decd.

 

1 sorrel horse 7 or 8 years old

1 bay mare 4 years old

4 cows & 1 yearling Steer

1 watch, 1 hack Knife

1 Feather Bed, under Bed, Clothing for them

1 Saddle, bridle & Martingale

8 Books, 1 carpet sack, 1 set of cups and saucers…

 

 

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…plates, knives and forks

1 set of Teaspoons, 1 peper [pepper] box, 1 cream pitcher

 

1 Note on Wm. Fitzhugh

$7.00

1 Note on G. & Wm. Showver

 5.00

Account against A. Webb

 3.25

Account against Wm. Herron

(Note lost-$7.00)

Account against Leonidas Wilson

4.00

Account against Wm. Showver

1.50

Account against Joseph Klepper

1.40

Account against J. H. Holliday

1.25

Account against Horace Pennel

1.00

Account against A. J. M. Ancor

2.00

Account against Wm. Brown

.50

Account against J. O. Stranghan

.90

Account against Leonidas M. Martin

Agent for John C. Robinson

37.00

Account against James Roberts

4.00

Acknowledgment of indebtedness by C. A. McMillian

4.50