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State of Texas

Collin County                 Sworn to and subscribed before me this Feb 27th 1854.

                                    Witness my hand and seal of office at McKinney this date above written.

                                    L. S.                                         John L. Lovejoy, Clk. Co.

                                                                                    Court Collin Co., Texas.

Examined and approved Feb. 27th 284, at 12 o'clock.

                                    H. Jamerson, C. J. C. C.

I certify that the original of the foregoing record as filed for record on the 27th day of Feb. A. D. 1854.

                                    Attest: John L. Lovejoy Clk.

 

The State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these presents that we, JESSE C. PORTMAN as principal and JOHN L. LOVEJOY and JAMES M. GRAVES as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Two Thousand Dollars and ___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 sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this the 24th day of April A. D. 1854.

                                    The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bounden JESSE C. PORTMAN has been appointed by the Court administrator Pro tem of the Estate of JEREMIAH VARDAMAN, deceased.

                                    Now if the said administrator 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:                                      Jesse C. Portman                      seal

J. L. Lovejoy, Clerk                     John L. Lovejoy Jr.                     seal

                                                James M. Graves                       seal

 

The State of Texas

Collin County                 I certify that I will well and truly discharge and perform all the duties confered (sic) upon me as administrator Pro tem of the Estate of JEREMIAH VARDAMAN dec'd. So help me God to the best of my skill and ability.             Jesse C. Portman

Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 24th (?) day of April a. D. 1854.

                                                John L. Lovejoy Jr.

                                                            Clk County C. C. C.

 

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Approved April 245h 1854.

                        H. Jamerson Chief Justice C. C.

Filed for record 245th day of April 1854.

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

 

The State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all me by these presents that we, JOHN M. KINCAID as principal and JOHN B. MARTIN and JONAS DAWSON as sureties are held and firmly found unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Three Thousand Dollars and ___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 sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls.

 

                                                This the (24th) twenty fourth day of August A. D. 1854.

 

                                                The condition of the above obligation is such that the whereas (sic) the above bounden JOHN M. KINCAID has been appointed by the Court as Guardian of the persons and Estates of the minor Heirs of JOSEPH SCHLATER deceased.                    

                                                Now if the said bounden 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:                                                  John M. Kincaid             seal

John L. Lovejoy                                      Jonas Dawson               seal

Clk. C. C. C. C.                                     John B. Martin               seal

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 I certify that I will well truly & impartially discharge & perform all the duties incumbent on me as Guardian as named in the within Bond to the best of my skill and ability. So help me God.

                                                John M. Kincaid

 

Sworn to and subscribed before me this April 24th day A. D. 1854.

            Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clerk Co. Court Collin Co.

Approved this April 24th day A. D. 1854.

                                    H. Jamerson, C. J.

 

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Filed for record April 24th 1854 at 3 o'clock P. M.

                                                Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk.

 

The State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these presents that we, JAMES W. YEARRY as principal and JOHN L. LOVEJOY, JR. and ALEXANDER BERRY as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin aforesaid in the sum of sixteen 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 seals with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this the 17th day of May A. D. 1854.

                        The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden JAMES W. YEARY has been regularly by the Chief Justice of the County of Collin aforesaid, as father and lawful Guardian of the person and Estates of the infant children of the said JAMES W. YEARRY, namely: CYTHIA (sic) OPHILIA YEARRY and WILLIAM B. YEARRY.

Attest:                                                              James W. Yearry                       seal

John L. Lovejoy                                                  John L. Lovejoy Jr.                     seal

Clk. C. C. C. C.                                                 Alex. Berry                                seal

 

Approved May 17th 1854

            H. Jamerson Chief Justice C. C.

Filed for record May 17th day A. D. 1854.

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

 

The State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these presents that we, J. C. PORTMAN as principal and G. A. FOOTE and JAMES M. GRAVES as sureties, are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Three 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 theses presents. Signed with our hands and…

 

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…sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this 29th day of May A. D. 1854.

                                    The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound J. C. PORTMAN has been appointed Administrator with the Will annexed of the Estate of JEREMIAH VARDAMAN decd.

                                    Now if the said J. C. PORTMAN 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 of full force and Effect.

Attest:                                                              J. C. Portman                seal

John L. Lovejoy Clk                                            G. A. Foote                   seal

C. C. C. C. Texas.                                             James M. Graves           seal

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 I do solemnly swear that the writing which has been offered for Probate & Probated, is the last Will and Testament of JEREMAIAH VARDAMAN deceased, so far as I know or believe, and that I will w ell and truly perform all the duties of Executor of said Will or of Administrator with the Will annexed of the Estate of the said JEREMIAH VARDAMAN, decd.

                                                                        J. C. Portman

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 Sworn to and subscribed before me.

                                    Witness my hand and seal of office this May 29th A. D. 1854.

                                    L. S.                                         John L. Lovejoy

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

Approved and ordered to be filed May 29th, 1854.

                                                H. Jamerson, Chief Justice

I certify that the original of the foregoing ___ was filed for record May 29th 1854 at 8 o'clock A. M.

                                                Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk.

The State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these presents that we, J. B. WILMETH as principal and JAMES W. THROCKMORTON & GEO. WHITE as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, for the payment of which…

 

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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.

            Signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the 37th day of March A. D. 1854.

                        The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound J. B. WILMETH has been appointed Guardian of the Person and Estate of SARAH ELIZABETH BACKWELL and NANCY S. BLACKWELL minors under the age of 14 yrs.

                                    Now if the said WILMETH 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 of full force and Effect.

Attest:                                                  J. B. Wilmeth                seal

John L. Lovejoy Clk.                               J. W. Throckmorton        seal

Co. Court Collin Co.. Texas                     Geo. White                    seal

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 I, J. B. WILMETH do affirm that I will well, truly and impartially discharge & perform all the duties incumbent on me as Guardian of the persons & Estates of SARAH ELIZABETH BLACKWELL and NANCY ANN BLACKWELL minor heirs of HIRAM BLACKWELL dec'd.

                                    J. B. Wilmeth

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 Sworn to and subscribed before me in open Court this March 27th day A. D. 1854.

                                    Witness my hand and seal of office this March 27th day A. D. 1854.

                                                            John L. Lovejoy Clk. C. C. C. C.

I certify that the original of the foregoing Bond was filed for record on the 27th day of March 1854 at 12 M.

                        Attest my official signature.

                                    John L. Lovejoy, Clk.

 

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The State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these presents that we, EDWARD T. BERRY as principal and E. WHITLEY and L. C. SEARCY and JOHN M. KINCAID as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Five Thousand 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 sealed with our seals, being scrawls, this the 28th day of August A. D. 1854.

                                    The condition of this above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden EDWARD T. BERRY has been appointed by the Probate Court of said county Guardian of the Person and Estate of the minor ANN M. BERRY, his child.

                        Now if the said BERRY 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:                                                  Edward T. Berry seal

John L. Lovejoy                                      E. Whitley                     seal

Clk. C. C. C. C.                                     J. M. Kincaid                 seal

                                                            L. C. Searcy                  seal

 

I, E. T. BERRY, do solemnly swear that I will well & truly & impartially discharge all the duties incumbent on me as Guardian named in the within Bond to the best of my skill and ability. So help me God.

                                    Edward T. Berry

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 Sworn to and subscribed before me in open court this Aug. 28th day A. D.

1854.

                                    Witness my hand & seal of office this Aug. 28h 1854.

                        L. S.                                         John L. Lovejoy

                                                                        Clk. C. C. C. C. Texas

Examined and approved Aug. 28h 1854.

                        H. Jamerson

                                    Chief Justice C. C.

 

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I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record on the 28th day of Aug. 1854 at (blank).

            Attest my official signature.

                                                John L. Lovejoy Clk.

 

The State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these presents that we, JOHN M. DAVIS as principal and J. H. LOVEJOY and J. H. HARBERGER as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of  the County of Collin in the sum of twelve hundred dollars for the payment of which to be well and truly made unto the Chief Justice, we find 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 June A. D. 1854.

                                    The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound DAVIS has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of NANCY ROLAND decd.

                                    Now if the said DAVIS 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 of full force and effect.

Attest:                                                  John M. Davis                seal

John L. Lovejoy                                      J. H. Lovejoy                  seal

Clk. C. C. C. C. Tx.                                J. H. Harberger              seal

 

State of Texas

Collin County                             I solemnly swear that I will well and truly perform all the duties incumbent on me according to the best of my skill and ability as administrator of the Estate of NANCY ROLAND deceased and that she died without leaving any lawful Will as far as I know or believe. So help me God.

                                                John M. Davis

Sworn to before me this June 26th, 1854.

                        Witness my hand and seal this date above written

            L. S.                             John L. Lovejoy Clk.

                                                C. C. C. C. Texas

Approved June 26th 1854.

                        H. Jamerson, C. J.

Filed for record June 26th 1854.

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

 

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I, MARTIN HEARN of the County of Collin, State of Texas do make and publish this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following, that is to say:

First, being somewhat and having no more personal property that is necessary for the common use of my family and having perfect confidence in my beloved wife as an economical manager in the domestic affairs of my family, it is my wish and will that she be and is hereby authorized to sell at private sale Three Hundred and Twelve (?) acres of Land, being the same that was surveyed by virtue of DANIEL B. HEARN Headright certificate, which was issued by the W. Ward Commission for Peters Colony and executed a deed therefore, the said lands being situated in the County of Collin f and joining with the part of my Headwright (sic) which I now reside on at the North West corner.

            It is also my will and wish that she be and is authorized to receive pay for said Land, and out of the same to pay my funeral expenses first, the my debts, and the remainder if there be any to use it in whatever manner she may think proper for the ordinary support of my family.

            My own Headwright (sic) I leave to be divided among my wife and children according to the existing Laws of my country relative thereof. My wife holding possession of my house and farm, during her natural life anything to the contrary notwithstanding the clause last above relative to my own Headwright I revoke an annull (sic) and give it in manner following (to wit):

            Divided equally among children F. CATHARINE HEARN, MARTHA HEARN, MATILDA JANE HEARN, NARCISSA ADALINE HEARN, WILLIAM ANDERSON HEARN, MARY TEMAZINE HEARN, WILLIAM (sic). Equal number of Acres to cover all of my present improvement. But my wife to hold possession during her natural Lillie.

            Then I give to my wife all my horses, cattle, hogs, farming utensils and Household & Kitchen furniture.

 

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And lastly I hereby appoint my wife, RACHEL HEARN t o be my sole executrix to this my last Will and testament and ratify and confirming this and no other as my last well and testament.

                        I desire that she be not held to security for the execution of the same, any further than will secure the payment of my funeral expenses and just debts.

                        In testimony whereof I hereunto assign my name and affix my seal (a scrawl) this 2nd day of November A. D. 1853.

Signed in presence of as                                    Martin (his X mark) Hearn

Geo. H. Pignes

Margaret Gardenhire

 

Proven in open court by the oath of the subscribing witness GEO. H. PIGNES, who made oath that the deceased MARTIN HEARN signed the above instrument of writing and acknowledged the same to be his last Will and Testament.

Sworn to before me Harrison Jamerson, Chief Justice of the County Court of Collin county, This 31st day of July 21854.

                        Harrison Jamison C. J. C. C. Tex.,

 

I certify that the original of the foregoing will was filed for record on the 26th day of June A. D. 1854.

                                    Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk.

                                                C. C. C. C. Tex.

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 Know all men by these presents that we, JOHN M. DAVIS, as principal, and F. S. YOUNG and J. H. LOVEJOY as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Twelve Hundred Dollars, for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we find ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, Jointly and severally, firmly by these present.

            Signed and sealed with our seals the seals being scrawls, this the 26th day of June A. D. 1854.

            The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas, the above bounden JOHN M. DAVIS, has been appointed by the County Court of Collin county Guardian of the persons of the minor heirs (viz.): ROBERT M. ROLAND and JOSEPH R. ROLAND, of NANCY ROLAND deceased.

                        Now if the said Guardian shall…

 

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…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.

                                                                        John M. Davis                seal

                                    Attest:                          T. S. Young                   seal

                                                                        J. H. Lovejoy                  seal

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 I solemnly swear that I will well and truly perform all the duties incumbent on  me as Guardian of said minor named in said Bond.

                                                            John. M. Davis

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 Sworn to and subscribed for before me this 26th day of June A. D. 1854.

                                    Witness my hand and seal of office at McKinney this June 26th, 18o54.

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

 

I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record on the 26th day of June A. D. 1854.

                        Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk.

                                    Co. Court & effo. R. C. C.

 

The State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these presents that we MARY GAMBLE as principal and J. H. HARBERGER & J. J. HARRISON 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 Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, or 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 May A. D. 1854.

            The condition of this obligation is such that whereas that the above bound MARY GAMBEL has been appointed Administratrix of the Estate of WM. M. GAMBLE deceased.

            Now if the said MARY GAMBLE shall well and truly perform all the duties…

 

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…required of her under said appointment then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.

                                                Mary (her X mark) Gamble                      seal

                        Attest:              J. H. Harberger                                      seal

                                                J. J. Harrison

 

The State of Texas

County of Collin             I, MARY GAMBLE, do solemnly swear that WM. M. GAMBLE  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 of administratrix of the Estate of the said WM. M. GAMBLE.

                                                                                                Mary (her X mark) Gamble

 

Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 30th day of May A. D. 1854.

                                    John L. Lovejoy Clk. C. C. C. C.

                                    By J. J. Harrison his deputy

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 April Term Probate Court A. D. 1854.

                        H. Jamison Chief Justice Collin Court sitting April Term 1854:

                                                Your petioner (sic), MARY GABLE, widow of Wm. M. GAMBLE would state unto her heirs that on in about the (blank) day of (blank) A. D.  1854  Wm. M. GAMBLE deceased leaving an amount of real and personal property to the Probate amount of $25,000 which make a necessary that your heirs take some action in the premises. Your petitioner therefore asks for orders for letters of Administration on said Estate and all other orders and decrees necessary in the premise (sic) will ever Petty &c.

                                                                        Mary Gamble

 

To the Judge Probate Court Collin Co. Oct Term Probate Court A. D. 1854.

            Appraisement Estate WM. M. GAMBLE decd.

                        We the undersigned appraisers of the Estate of WM. M. GAMBLE deceased appointed by the Hon'l Probate Court Collin County Texas, for that purpose by virtue of a List of property rendered to us by MARY GABLE administratrix said Estate, have this October 27th day A. D. 1854, made the following appraisement to wit: 1 Block of Lot (t wit) Lots No. 234 & 235  Block No. 67 in town of McKinney, Collin Co.                                                       $          cts.

                                                                                                                        400.00

 

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1/2 Lot to wit: The South half Lot $2 Block No. (5) Five in Town of McKinney, Collin County

200.00

50 acres Land out R. R. Real tract R. R Beal tract out Wm. Davis house wright [headright] survey Collin County

300.00

1 Negro girl 17 years old unsound at

50.00

1 Negro girl  7 (? years old at

400.00

1 Negro girl 5 (?) years old at

300.00

1 mare and colt at $100. 2 cows & calves at $30.

130.00

20 head of hogs $15. Carpenters tools at

22.00 (?)

3 Beds and Bedding $50.  Steads at $10

60.00 (sic)

1 square table $1 1/2. 1 clock $2

3.50

Cupboard ware $5.  1 pair fire Irons $1

6.00

Waggon (sic) & Harness $60.00. Kitchen

Furniture

65.00

1 Side Saddle $10. 1 saddle, man's $8

18.00

1/3 (?) dozen chairs $2.00

2.00

                                    Total amount

1956.50

 

We the undersigned appraisers of said Estate do solemnly swear that the above appraisement of said Estate is just & true to the best of knowledge. So help us God.

                                                                        John L. Lovejoy

                                                Appraisers         Milton Wilkerson

                                                                        J. J. Howell

 

Sworn to and subscribed before me this Oct 30th day A. D. 1854.

                        Given under my hand and seal of the County Court Collin County, Texas October 30 1854.

                                                Harrison Jamison

                                                Chief Justice Collin Co., Texas.

 

To the appraisers Estate WM. M. GAMBLE decd.

Inventory of the Estate of WM. M. GAMBLE decd.

                                    A List of the property both real and personal belonging to the estate of WM. M. GAMBLE decd. rendered by the undersigned Administratrix of said Estate to wit; MARY GAMBLE this October 23rd day A. D. 1854 to the appraisers of said Estate appointed by the Probate Court of Collin County, Texas for the purpose to wit.

No. of Article

Description Property

&c

1 B Lots to wit:

Lots Nos. 234 & 235 in

McKinney, Collin Co.

 

1/2 B Lot to wit:

The south half lot 42 B (5)

McKinney

 

50 acres of Land

50 acres land out R. R. Beal tract out Wm. Davis

 

1 Negro girl 17 years old

Unsound

 

 

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1 Negro girl 5 years old

 

 

1 mare and colt. 25 head of hogs

 

 

2 cows 7 calves. Capenter's (sic) tools

 

 

3 Feather beds 7 Bedding

 

 

2 Bed Steads. 1 square Table

 

 

1 clock, cupboard ware,

1 set fire Irons.

 

 

Waggon & Harness. Kitchen

Furniture

1 Side Saddle 1 Man's Saddle

 

 

1/2 Dozen chairs.

 

 

 

 

            I, the undersigned administratrix of the Estate of WM. M. GAMBLE deceased solemnly swear that the above and foregoing is a true and correct list and inventory of all property both real and personal that has come to knowledge up to this date belonging to the Estate of said WM. M. GABLE, deceased, so help me God.

                                                Mary Gamble, Administratrix said Estate

 

Sworn to and subscribed before me this Oct 23, day A. D. 1854.

            Given under my hand and seal of office at McKinney this Oct 23rd day A. D. 1854.

                                                Attest

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 Know all men by these presents that we, WILLIAM CULWELL as principal and JAMES LEDBETTER and THOMAS CULWELL as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Thirteen Hundred Dollars, f or 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 the 31st day of July A. D. 1854.

                        The condition of the obligation is such that whereas the above bound WILLIAM CULWELL hath been appointed Administrator of the Estate of SOLOMON HUSTELLER dec'd.

                        Now if the said WILLIAM CULWELL shall well and truly perform all the duties…

 

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…required of him under said appointment then this obligation shall be null and void otherwise to remain of full force and effect.

                        Attest:              William (his X mark) Culwell        seal

John L. Lovejoy Clk.                   James (his X mark) Ledbetter      seal

County Court C. C. Texas           Thomas (his X mark) Culwell       seal

By David Stiff Depty.

 

I do solemnly swear that SOLOMON HUFFSETTER deceased and 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 Pro tem of the Estate of SOLOMON HUFFSETTER deceased.

                                                            William (his X mark) Culwell

 

Sworn to in open Court this 31 day of July A. D. 1854.

                        H. Jamerson, Chief Justice C. C.

I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record on the 21st day of July A. D. 1854.

                        Attest: John L. Lovejoy

                        Clk. Co. C. C. Tex.

 

The State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men that these presents that we, BARBARY CULWELL as principal and (blank) as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Two Thousand Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to made unto the said Chief Justice, we bind ourselves our heirs, executors and Administrator, jointly and severally and firmly by these presents.

                        Signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls the 28th day of August A. D. 1854.

                        The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound (blank) has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of SOLOMON HUFSETTLER Decd.

                        Now if the said Administratrix shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment…

 

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…obligation shall be null and void; otherwise to remain of full force and effect.

                                                            Barbary (her X mark) Culwell       seal

Attest                                                   William (his X mark) Culwell        seal

John L. Lovejoy                                      Thomas (his X mark) Culwell       seal

Clk. C. C. C. C.                                     James (his X mark) Leadbetter    seal

            Texas

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 I BARBARY CULWELL  do solemnly swear that I will well and faithfully discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me Administratrix of the Estate of SOLOMON HUFFSETTLER decd. I further solemnly swear that the said Decd. died without leaving any lawful will so far as I know or believe. So help me God.

                                                                        B. (his X mark) Culwell

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 Sworn to and subscribed before me in open Court, this August 28th day

A. D. 1854.

                                    Witness my hand [and] seal of office this Aug. 28th 1854.

                                                                        John L. Lovejoy Clk.

                                                                                    C. C. C. C. Texas

I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record on the 28th day of August A. D. 185_.

            Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk.

                        Co. court Collin co., Texas.

 

State of Texas

Collin County     Know all men by this presents that me as principal and EDWARD T. BERRY, JOHN L. LOVEJOY, MARSHALL S. PULLIAM & B. B. FATHERELL (?) 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 theses presents.

            Signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this the 30th day of October A. D. 1854.

            The condition of the above obligation is such whereas the above bounded EDWARD T. BERRY has been appointed by the County Court…

 

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…of Collin County, Texas, Guardian of the person and Estate of ANN M. BERRY this child of the minor ANN M. BERRY his child (sic).

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

                                                Edward T. Berry seal

Attest:                                      John L. Lovejoy              seal

John L. Lovejoy                          M. S. Pulliam                seal

Clk. C. C. C. C. Tex.                  Ben B. Fatheree            seal

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 I, EDWARD T. BERRY do solemnly swear that I will well and truly discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me as Guardian of the person and Estate of ANN M. MERRY, his child. So help me God.

                                                            Edward T. Berry

Sworn to and subscribed before me Oct 30th day A. D. 1854 in open court.

                        Given under my hand [and] seal Oct 29th day A. D. 1854.

                                                            John L. Lovejoy, Clk.

                                                            C. C. C. C. Texas

I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record on the 30th day A. D. 1854.

                                    Attest;  John L. Lovejoy, Clk.

                                                Co. C. & R. C. C.

 

State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these present that we, JAMES M. COPE as principal and JOHN M. COPE and JAMES SMITH as securities, are held and firmly found unto the Chief Justice of Collin County in the sum of Seventeen 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 theses presents.

                                    Signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this 27th day of February One Thousand and Eight Hundred and fifty four.

                                    The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bounden JAMES M. COPE had been appointed by the Chief Justice….

 

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Of the County of Collin of the person and Estate of the minors ELVIRA TUMBLESON, JOHN M. TUMBLESON, KESAH TUMBLESON.

            Now if the said JAMES M. COPE shall w ell 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.

                                                            James M. Cope             seal

                                                            John M. Cope                seal

                                                            James Smith                 seal

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 I do solemnly swear that I will well, truly and impartially perform and discharge all the duties incumbent upon me as Guardian named in the within & foregoing Bond, to the best of my knowledge. So help me God.

                                                            James M. Cope

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 I do solemnly swear that I will well truly and impartially [duplicate of above]

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 Sworn to before me this May 1st A. D. 1854.

                                    Witness my hand and seal of office at McKinney this date above mentioned.

                                                            John L. Lovejoy, Clk.

                                                                        Co. C. C. C. C. Texas.

I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record on the 1st day of May A. D. 185_.

                        Attest: John L. Lovejoy Clk.

 

State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these presents that we JAMES B. JAMISON as principal and JAMES HERNDON and (blank) as securities are held and firmly bound unto the Chief justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Two Hundred Dollars, GEORGE W. WALLACE, for the payment of which well and truly, to be made…

 

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…we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, Jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

            Signed and seal with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this the 28th day of August A. D. 1854.

            The condition of this above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden JAMES D. JAMISON has been appointed by the Court Guardian of the Estate of the minor ASA K. JAMISON, his son.

            Now if the said JAMISON 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:                                                  J. B. Jamison                seal

John L. Lovejoy                                      James Herndon              seal

Clk. C. C. C. C.                                     Geo. W. Wallace           seal

 

State of Texas

County of Collin             I, JAMES B. JAMISON, do solemnly swear that I will well and truly perform all the duties incumbent on me as Guardian of the Estate of ASA K. JAMISON a minor, his son, of the said J. B. JAMISON to the best of my skill and ability. So help me God.

                                                J. B. Jamison

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 Sworn to and subscribe before me in open court, this 28th day of August A. D. 1854.

                                    Witness my hand and seal of office.

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

 

I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record on the 28th day of August 1854.

            Attest: John l. Lovejoy Clk. C. C. C.

 

The State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these presents that we, OLIVER LOVEING as principal and GEORGE H. PEGUES and WM. GAGE as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief justice…

 

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…of the County of Collin in the sum of One Thousand Dollars, for the payment of which will 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 seals, the seals being scrawls, this 29th (?) day of May A. D. 1854.

                        The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound OLIVER LOVING has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of HUPBOARD SHORT decd.

                        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 of full force and effect.

Attest:                                      Oliver Loving                              seal

John L. Lovejoy                          George H. Pigness (Pegues)       seal

Clk. C. C. C. C. Texas                Wm.  H. Gage                           seal

 

The State of Texas, County of Collin

County Court, May Term 1854.

                        To all to whom these presents may come greeting: Know ye that OLIVER LOVING was this day duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of HERBOARD (sic) SHORT, and the said OLIVER LOVING having given Bond and approved security for the faithful performance of his duties as such Administrator; These are therefore, to authorize the said LOVING to enter upon and take possession of all the said deceased both real and personal, and administer in accordance with the Law, and the orders of this court all and singular the Lands Goods, Chattels, rites and credit thereunto appeartaining [appertaining] to collect by suit or otherwise all sums of money due said Estate, and pay in accordance with the mode pointed out by law; all which it owes, or such portion thereof as it may be able to pay, first making out and returned to this court, a full and complete inventory of all its property and effects of every description, including a list of all its claims, rights and credits.

            And the said Adminis[trator] is hereby authorized to take proper measures by suit at law or otherwise for the recovery of any property, belonging to said Estate which may be in possession of any other person, or persons who may be endeavoring and be…

 

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…court, at office in the Town of McKinney on the 30th day of May A. D. 1854.

                                    John L. Lovejoy

                                    County Clerk of Collin County.

                                    By J. J. Harrison, Depty.

 

I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record on the 30th day of May A. D. 1854.

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

 

State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these presents that we, M. MISSOURI D'SPAIN & B. L. D'SPAIN as principal and J B WHILMETH and SOLOMON D'SPAIN as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Eight 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, severally, firmly by these presents.

                        Signed with ours hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the 29 day of January A. D. 1855.

                        The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound M. MISSOURI D'SPAIN & B. L. D'SPAIN have been appointed Guardian of he person and Estate of ALICE G. M. DAY Daughter, an infant heir of the said M. MISSOUI D'SPAIN and F. M. DAY deceased.

                        Now if the said Guardian shall well and truly 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.

Attest:                                                              M. Missouri D'Spain       seal

John L.  Lovejoy                                     Solomon D'Spain           seal

Clk. Co. Court                                                    J. B. Wilmeth                seal

 

State of Texas

Collin County     We, M. MISSOURI D'SPAIN and B. L. D'SPAIN do solemnly affirm that we will well and truly perform all the duties as Guardian of the person & Estate of ALICE G. M. DAY.

                                                                       

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M. Missouri D'Spain & B. L. D'Spain

 

Sworn to and subscribed in open Court.

                        Given under my hand and seal of office Jany. 29th 1855.

 

                        L. S.                 John L. Lovejoy Clk. Co. Court

                                                Collin Co. Texas.

 

Examined and Approved Jany. 29th 1855.

                                    Harrison Jamison

                                                Chief Justice C. C.

Filed for record Jan. 29th 1855.

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

 

The State of Texas

County of Collin             Know all men by these presents that we WALTER YEARRY as principal and FIELDEN TWEEDLE, MARTIN HANCOCK and HARRISON STANFORD as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin the sum of Twelve 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 29th day of January A. D. 1855.

                                    The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound WALTER YEARRY has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of JOHN YEARRY deceased, late of Collin County, 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 of full force and effect.

Attest:                                      Water (sic) Yearry                      seal

John L. Lovejoy                          Fielden Tweedle             seal

Clerk Co. Court                          Martin (his X mark) Hancock       seal

Collin Co., Texas                       Harrison (his X mark) Stanford     seal

 

State of Texas

Collin County                 I solemnly swear that JOHN YEARRY, Ser. Deceased, died without having any lawful will so far as I know or believe and that I will well and truly perform all the duties…

 

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…of Administrator of said Estate. So help me God.

                        Walter Yearry

 

Sworn to and subscribed before me in open court this Jany. 29th 1855.

            Given under my hand and seal of office at McKinney date above.

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

Examined and approve Jany 22nd 1855.

                                                Harrison Jamerson