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By an order of the court made by JONATHAN ALLEN, Judge of Probate at the July Term of the Probate Court A. D. 1849, and also by an order of the Court, made by J. M. McREYNOLDS, Chief Justice, KING S. CUSTER, the Administrator of the Estate of BENJAMIN [THOMPSON] deceased, was ordered to make a transfer of a certain tract of Land containing 320 acres and belonging to said Estate, and the said Administrator failing to make such conveyance according to said order.--
It is therefore this day ordered by the Court, that GEORGE B. SCOTT Administrator of the Estate of said THOMPSON deceased proceed to make a lawful deed of conveyance to said tract of Land unto THOMAS RATTAN purchaser thereof.
It is ordered by the Court that the account of WM. SNIDER Administrator of the Estate of THOMAS ESTES deceased, for the sum of two Hundred and seventy Five dollars against said Estate as administrator be audited and allowed.
At this day comes WM. SNIDER Admr. of the Estate of THOMAS ESTES & presents the following vouchers, to wit:
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Voucher No. 1 in favor of PETER F. LUCAS |
.55 |
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Voucher No. 2 in favor of J.J. MILLER |
10.00 |
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10.55 |
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Brought forward |
10.55 |
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Voucher No. 3 in favor of JOEL F. STEWART for |
9.25 |
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Voucher No. 4 in favor of KING S. CUSTER for |
5.00 |
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Voucher No. 5 in favor of WM. SNIDER FOR |
101.00 |
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Amt. |
125.80 |
It is ordered that Court adjourn until Court in course this 25tgh day of mar. 1849.
J. M. McReynolds
Chief Justice C. C.
State of
Be it remembered that on the Last Monday 31st day of December A. D. 1849, a County Court for the transaction of Probate…
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…business is met and now in
session in the town of
Present: The Hon'l J. M. McReynolds, Chief Justice
Robert Fitzhugh, Sheriff
By J. M. Bounds, his deputy
At this day comes JEREMIAH H. WILSON, Admr. of the Estate of MCKENZIE WILHITE dec'd, and makes his annual report, which is examined and approved by the Court, and ordered to be filed.
At this day comes JEREMIAH H. WILSON, Admr. of the Estate of WILLIAM WILHITE dec'd and makes his annual report, which is examined and approved by the Court and ordered to be filed.
At this day comes GEO. B. SCOTT, Admr. of the Estate of JOSHUA E. HEATH deceased, and makes his report setting for the condition of said Estate, which is examined and approved by the Court an d ordered to be filed.
At this day said SCOTT Admr. also on the Estate of BENJAMIN THOMPSON dec'd files a voucher in favor of HENRY HOHN for $20.00………………………………………………$20.00
At this day comes T. M. ROWLAND, Admr. of the Estate [of] J. M. HODGE, deceased, by his agent J. B. WILMETH, and files the following receipts, to wit:
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One in favor of J. HAMPTON for |
$100.33 1/2 |
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One in favor of DEMORSE & HART for |
18.00 |
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One in favor of JOHN SHAFFER for |
.38 |
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One in favor of S. R. CAMPBELL for |
20.00 |
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One in favor of J. F. STEWARAT for |
9.62 1/2 |
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One voucher in favor of R. H. BARTSDALE |
20.76 |
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Receipt of J. M. McREYNOLDS Chief Justice for |
6.50 |
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Receipt from C. |
268.33 |
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Receipt from W. F. HODGE for |
300.99 |
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Receipt of JOHN & WM. HAMPTON agents for LIT J. MORRIS, SALLY A. WASH for |
216.66 |
It is ordered by the Court that citation issue to JOHN L. WHITE Admr. of the Estate [of] JOSEPH B. ROBERTS deceased, to come forward and make his annual report according to Law.
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At this day comes JEREMIAH WILSON, Admr. of the Estate of WM. WILHITE deceased and present his account against said Estate for $57.99 credited with 50 dollars and 5 cents which is examined and approved by the Court ordered to be filed.
It is ordered that Court adjourn 29th day of December A. D. 1849.
J. M. McReynolds,
Chief Justice
State of
At this day comes JOHN M. KINCAID and presents his petition praying that he be released from and any further obligation in this (?).
At this day comes JOHN M. KINCAID and presents his petition setting forth that he is security in the Bond for JOHN L. WHITE and ELIZABETH WHITE his wife, Admr. & Administratrix of the Estate of JOSEPH B. ROBERTS deceased and praying that he be released therefrom.
It is therefore ordered by J. M. McReynolds, Chief Justice in and for said County, that citation issue to said Admr. and Admx. to appear and give a new Bond with good, sufficient security at the next regular Term of the County Court, for the transaction of Probate Business.
J. M. McReynolds,
Chief Justice C. C.
State of
At this day comes REBECCA NOLAND and present her petition that she, the wife and widow of CHRISTOPHER [NOLAND] deceased and mother of the infant, CHRISTOPHER NOLAND, JR. and prays the Honl. J. M. McReynolds, Chief Justice, to grant unto her Letters of Guardianship both of the person and Estate of said infant CHRISTOPHER NOLAND.
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It is therefore ordered that Letters of Guardianship issue to the said REBECCA NOLAND accordingly, upon her giving Bond and approved security according to Law, she being entitled to a preference.
At this day come REBECCA NOLAND, Guardian of the minor CHRISTOPHER NOLAND, and presents her petition, stating that the said Minor, CHRISTOPHER NOLAND as heir of his father CHRISTOPHER NOLAND deceased, is entitiled to an undivided interest in common with her, to a Land Warrant issued by the authority of the United States for 160 acres of Land, No. 44262 bearing date the 6th day of February A. D. 1849. And setting forth that it is necessary for the support and education of said Ward, that the said Land Warrant, or the proceeds of the sale of said Warrant should be appropriated to that purpose, and praying that the court authorize her to dispose of the same, at private sale.
It is therefore ordered by J. M.
McReynolds Chief Justice of the County Court of said
J. M. McReynolds,
Chief Justice C. C.
State of
Be
it remembered that on this 28th day of January A. D. 1850, a County Court for the
transaction of Probate Business has met and is now in session in the Town of
Present: The Hon'l J. M McReynolds, Chief Justice
Robert Fitzhugh, Sheriff
By J. M. Bounds, his deputy
And Joe F. Stewart, Clk.
At this day comes JAMES R. McBRIDE, guardian of the minors, DANIEL M., BENJAMIN M. and P. P. COLLUM and makes his report stating that there is due and owing to said minors from the Estate of their Grandfather, GEORGE COLLUM deceased about the sum of Three Hundred Dollars to each of them in claims against the debts of said Estate and…
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…that he has taken the necessary steps to collect the same, which report is received and ordered to be filed.
At this day comes JOHN L. WHITE Admr. of the Estate of JOSEPH B. ROBERTS deceased and prays the Court that he be allowed until the next Term of this Court to give a new Bond as Admr. of said Estate.
It is therefore ordered that this case be continued until the next Term of this Court.
It is ordered that Court adjourn until court in course, this 28th day of January A. D. 1850
J. M. McReynolds,
Chief Justice, C. C.
State of
Be
it remembered that on this 25 day of February A. D. 1850, a County Court for
the transaction of Probate business has met and is now in session in the Town
of
Present: The Hon'l J. M. McReynolds, Chief Justice
Robert Fitzhugh, Sheriff
By C. E. Whitely, his deputy, and
Joel F. Stewart Clk.
Upon petition of WM. SNIDER setting forth that HARRIET S. and JULIA ANN ESTES, children of THOMAS ESTES, deceased are minors under the age of fourteen years old, and have no Guardian neither of their person nor of their Estates and that he is the nearest surviving relative of same minors.
It is therefore ordered that said WM. SNIDER be and he is hereby appointed guardian both of the person and Estate of the said HARRIET A. & JULIA ANN ESTES, and that letters of Guardianship issue to said Guardian upon his giving Bond and taking the oath of office as required by Law.
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It is ordered by the court that JACOB BACUS Admr. of the Estate of JOHN BARTRAM deceased be and he is allowed the sum of sixteen dollars for his services as Administrator of said Estate.
At this day comes JOHN L. WHITE, Admr. of the Estate of JOSEPH B. ROBERTS deceased, and present his report setting forth the condition of said Estate, up to the present time, which is examined and approved and ordered to be filed.
It is ordered by the Court that the duties of JOHN L. WHITE and ELIZABETH WHITE administrator and administratrix of the Estate of JOSEPH B. ROBERTS deceased, cease and determine, and it is further ordered that their Letters of Admr. be and they are hereby revoked.
At this day comes JACOB BACUS Admr. of the Estate of JOHN BARTRAM deceased, and makes his report showing that he had paid claims against said Estate to the amt. of $123.25, and produced voucher for the same; which is examined and approved and ordered to be filed.
It is ordered by the Court that citation issue [to] JAMES W. THROCKMORTON, Guardian of the minor NANCY THROCKMORTON to appear at the next regular term of this Court, and make his annual report as the Law requires.
It is ordered by the Court that M. W. ALLEN be and he is hereby appointed Administrator pro tem of the Estate of JOSEPH B. ROBERTS, and that Letters of Administration pro tem be issued said ALLEN upon his giving Bond and taking the [oath] of office according to Law.
It is ordered by the court that notice be given according to Law, that an Administrator on the Estate of JOSEPH B. ROBERTS, deceased will be appointed at the next Regular Term of this Court.
It is ordered that Court adjourn
until Morning
Jo. M. McReynolds.
Chief Justice C. C.
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Tuesday Morning February 26th A. D. 1850.
The Court has met pursuant to adjournment.
Present: The Hon'l J. M. McReynolds, Chief Justice
Robert Fitzhugh, Sheriff
By E. Whitely, his deputy &
Joel F. Stewart, Clk.
At this day come DAVIS G. VINSON and presents his petition setting forth that he is the Brother and next of kin to MILTON VINSON, deceased, upon whose Estate WM. H. PULLIAM at his own request Administered, for the purpose alone of obtaining the dues owing to the said MILTON VINSON by the Government of the United States for his services in the War with Mexico, and further stating and showing that such due maybe obtained without Administration.
It is therefore [ordered?] by the Court that the duties of the said WM. H. PULLIAM as Admr. cease and determine, and his Letters of Administration be and the same is hereby revoked.
It is ordered that Court adjourn until court in course.
J. M. McReynolds,
Chief Justice C. C.
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, WILLIAM SNIDER as principal and JACOB BACUS and M. W. ALLEN [as sureties] are held and firmly bound unto the County of Collin in the sum of Five Hundred Dollars, for the payment of which will and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly and firmly by these presents.
Signed and sealed with our seals, the being scrawls, this 25th day of February A. D. 1850.
The
condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound WM. SNIDER has been appointed by J. M.
McReynolds Chief Justice in and for the aforesaid
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…of HAMMETT S. and JULY ANN ESTUS [ESTES], Children and heirs of THOS. ESTUS [ESTES] deceased.
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.
William Snider seal
Jacob Bacus seal
M. W. Allen seal
I, WM. SNIDER do solemnly swear that I will well and truly perform all the duties of Guardian of the person and Estate of HAMMETT S. & JULY ANN ESTES. So help me God.
William Snider.
Sworn to and subscribed in open court this the 25 day of February A. D. 1850.
Joe F. Stewart, C. C. C. C.
I, J. M. McReynolds, Chief Justice in and for the County of Collin have examined and do approve the same, this the 25th day of February A. D., 1850.
J. M. McReynolds
Chief Justice C. C.
Filed for record 25th day of February A. D. 1850.
Attest: Joel F. Stewart, Clk. C. C. C. C.
State of
Be it know that on the Last Monday 25 day of March A. D. 1850 the County Court has met for the transaction of Probate Business has met and is now in session in the Town of McKinney.
Present: The Hon'l J. M. McReynolds, Chief Justice
Robt. Fitzhugh, sheriff
By J. M. Bounds, his deputy
And Joel F. Stewart, Clk C.
At his day comes JAMES W. THROCKMORTON Guardian of the minor NANCY THROCKMORTON and makes his annual report showing that he has on Hands (sic) $632.25 of money belonging to said Ward, having a credit in said report for $20.57, for which he files no voucher leaving a balance of Six Hundred and Eleven dollars sixty eight cents $611.68, and also shows a note…
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…executed on condition for$50.00, which is examined and approved and ordered to be filed.
At this day comes JEREMIAH H. WILSON Admr. of the Estate of WM. WILHITE deceased and Executor of the Estate of MCKENZIE WILHITE deceased and makes his report, which is examined and approved and ordered to be filed.
It is ordered by the court that the Administrator and administratrix of the Estate of WILLIAM WILHITE and MCKENZIE WILHITE, deceased proceed to pay all legally authenticated claims of the first and second class against said Estates according to the Statute in such case made and provided.
It is ordered by the Court that SAMUEL R. CAMPBELL be and he is hereby appointed Administrator De Bonis Non of the Estate of JOSEPH ROBERTS, deceased to fill the stead of JOHN L. WHITE and ELIZABETH WHITE resigned, and that Letters of Administration issue to said CAMPBELL upon his giving Bond and taking the [oath] of office as required by Law.
It is ordered that Court adjourn until Court in Course, this 25 of March A. D. 1850.
J. M. McReynolds,
Chief Justice C. C.
State of
Be
it known that on this 29th day of April 1850, a County Court for the
transaction of Probate Business has met and is now in session in the Town of
Present: The Hon'l J. M. McReynolds, Chief Justice
& Robert Fitzhugh, sheriff
By E. Whitly his deputy
And Joel F. Stewart, Clerk.
It is ordered by the Court that THOMAS STALLCUP be and he is hereby appointed…
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…administrator of the Estate of THOMAS E. PELHAM, deceased and that Letters of Administration issue to him upon his giving Bond with approved security, and taking the oath of office ass is required by Law.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court upon a report of GEORGE B. SCOTT, Admr. of the Estate of JOSHUA E. HEATH, deceased, that said Estate is insolvent, and therefore, that no further action can be had upon said Estate, it is ordered that the said Administrator be released and discharged from any further duties and responsibilities as such Administrator.
At this day comes JAMES GRAYUM Admr. of the Estate of McKENZIE WILHITE dec. and makes his report which is examined and approved by the Court and ordered to be filed.
It is ordered that Court adjourn until Court in Course, this 29th day of April 1850.
J. M. McReynolds
Chief Justice Collin Co.
State of
Be
it known that on this Last Monday, 27th day of May A. D. 1850,
a
Present: The Hon’l J. M. McReynolds, Chief Justice
Robt. Fitzhugh, Sheriff
By J. M. Bounds Dept.
& Joel F. Stewart, Clk.
At this day comes ALEX BERRY, Administrator of the Estate of JOHN DAVIS, deceased & makes his annual report setting forth the condition of the said Estate which is examined and approved…
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…by the Court and ordered to be filed.
It is ordered that Court adjourn until Court in Course.
J. M. McReynolds,
Chief Justice C. C.
State of
Be
it known that on this Last Monday, the 24th day of June A. Dd. 1850,
a County Court for the transaction of Probate Business has met and is now in
session in the Town of
Present:
The Hon’l J. M. McReynolds, Chief Justice
John L. Lovejoy, Sheriff pro tem appointed by the Chief Justice to open and adjourn Court, Joel F. Stewart, Clerk by Alexander Berry his deputy.
At this day comes ALEXANDER BERRY administrator of the Estate of JOHN DAVIS deceased and present a report supplementary on the condition of said Estate, which is received and ordered to be filed.
And it is further ordered by the Court that ALEXANDER BERRY administrator of the Estate of JOHN DAVIS deceased be authorized and directed to pay; all claims against said Estate of the first class.
It is ordered that Court adjourn until the
J. M. McReynolds
Chief Justice C. C.
State of
Be
it remembered that on this the Last Monday the 30th day of September
A. D. 1850 a county court for the transaction of Probate Business has met and
is now in session on the Town of
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J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice, Robt Fitzhugh Sheriff and Joel F. Stewart, Clerk.
At this day comes GEORGE B. SCOTT administrator of the Estate of BENJAMIN THOMPSON, deceased, and presents his report, which is examined and approved by the Court and ordered to be filed, and it is further ordered that said Administrator have leave of absence for six month.
Whereas JEREMIAH
WILSON Executor of the Estate of McKENZIE WILHITE dec. shows by
petition that he as executor of said Estate, holds a promissory note for Fifty
Dollars against GEO.
It is, therefore, ordered by the court that said Executor be authorized to take Twenty Dollars and give a receipt for the acquittal of said debt.
At this day comes JEREMIAH H. WILSON administrator of the Estate of WILLIAM WHILHITE dec. and makes this report, which is examined & approved by the Court and ordered to be filed.
It is ordered by the Court that the Executor of the Estate of McKENZIE WILHITE dec., pay all legally authenticated claims against said Estate, presented for allowance within twelve months after the granting of Letters of Executorship.
It is ordered that Court adjourn until Court in Cause.
J. B. Wilmeth
Chief Justice C. C.
State of
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…WILSON, Executor of the Estate of McKENZIE WILHITE deceased to appear at the next regular Term of the County Court for the transaction of Probate Business to be holden at the Court in the town of McKinney on the Last Monday in October A. D. 1850 and show cause why he shall not pay a claim in favor of GEORGE F. KEY against Estate.
J. B. Wilmeth
Chief Justice
State of
Be
it remembered that on the Last Monday, the 28th day of October 1850,
a County Court for the transaction of Probate Business has met and is now in
session at the Town of
Present:
J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice
Joel F. Stewart, Clerk by Alex Berry, deputy
And T. T. Bradley Constable of Precinct No. 1 the sheriff being absent from the County and there being no Coroner.
At this day comes JAMES A. GRAUYM administrator of JOHN McKINNEY deceased and presents his report acknowledging the receipt of land Warrant of the United State for 160 acres of land of the Estate of the deceased and praying for an order of this Court authorizing the sale of the same.
It is ordered by the court that JAMES A. GRAYUM administrator of the Estate of JOHN McKINNEY deceased,
be authorized and directed to sell at Public Sale to the highest bidder one
Land Warrant of the
It is ordered b y the Court that the citation heretofore issued by the Court against…
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…JEREMIAH H. WILSON Executor of McKENZIE WILHITE deceased, returnable to this Term of the Court, be continued until the next regular Term of this Court, there being no return of service of said process to this term.
It is ordered by the Court that this court now adjourn to the next regular term.
J. B. Wilmeth,
Chief Justice, Collin Co.
State of
Be
it remembered that on this Last Monday, the 25th day of November A.
D. 1850, a County Court for the Transaction of Probate Business has met and is
now in sessions in the Town of
Present: The Hon’l J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice
Robert Fitzhugh, Sheriff
& Joel F. Stewart, Clerk.
It is ordered by the Court that JEREMIAH H. WILSON Executor of the Estate of McKenzie WILHITE deceased pay all legally authenticated claims against said Estate, which have been presented, allowed and approved after the expiration o twelve months from the time of the granting of Letters of Executorship on said Estate.
It is ordered that court Adjourn until Court in course.
J. B. Wilmeth,
Chief Justice
State of
Be
it remembered that the Last Monday 30th day of December 1850, a
county court for the transaction of Probate Business has met and is now in
session in town of
Present: The Hon’l J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice.
Robert Fitzhugh, Sheriff
& Joel F. Stewart, Clk.
It is ordered that court adjourn this 30th day…
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…of December 1850.
J. B. Wilmeth,
Chief Justice
The State of
Be
it remembered that on this Last Monday, 27th of January A..D. 1851, a county court for the transaction of Probate
business is convened and now in session in the Town of
Present: The Hon’l J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice
Robert Fitzhugh, Sheriff
and Joel F. Stewart Clk.
It is ordered by the Court that JAMES GRAYUM administrator of the Estate of JOHN McKINNEY dec., proceed to sell a certain Bounty Land Warrant for 160 acres issued from the Government of the United States to the said JOHN McKINNEY dec., on Saturday the eight day of February next at Public Auction in the Town of McKinney to the highest bidder on a credit of six months, the purchaser being required to give bond and approved security.
It is further ordered that said Administrator give notice of said sale in writing posted up at the public places in the County.
It is ordered that court adjourn this 27th day of January 1851.
J. B. Wilmeth
Chief Justice Collin Co.
State of
The petition of NATHANIEL BURDEN one of the Heirs at Law of the Estate of JOHN McKINNEY Deceased having been heard & considered by J. B. Wilmeth Chief Justice, it is therefore ordered the citation issue to JAMES GRAYUM Administrator of said Estate to appear at the next regular Term of this Court and make a full showing of the condition of said Estate and show cause (if any) why the succession thereof should not be closed.
J. B. Wilmeth,
Chief Justice, C. C.
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State of
Be
it remembered that on the Last Monday, 24th day of February A. d.
1851, a County Court for the transaction of Probate Business has met in session
in the Town of
Present: The Hon’l J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice
Robert Fitzhugh, Sheriff
and Joel F. Stewart, Clk.
Upon petition of NATHANIEL BURDEN, it is ordered by the Court that citation issue to JAMES GRAYUM Administrator of the Estate of JOHN McKINNEY, deceased, to appear at the next regular term of the Court holden at the Court House in the Town of McKinney on the Last Monday, 31st day of March 1851, and make a full showing of the condition of said State. And show cause (if any) why the succession of said Estate shall not be closed.
It is ordered that Court adjourn, this 24th day of February 1851.
J. B. Wilmeth
Chief Justice
State of
Be
it remembered that on this Last Monday, 31st day of March A. D. 1851, a County
Court for the transaction of Probate Business has met in session in the Town of
Present: The Hon’l J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice
Robert Fitzhugh, Sheriff
& Joel F. Stewart, clk. C. C. C.
It is ordered by the Court that the case wherein JOHN BURDEN one of the heirs at Law of JOHN McKINNEY deceased is plaintiff and JAS. GRAYUM Administrator thereof is defendant, stand continued until the next term of this Court.
It is ordered by the Court that JAMES GRAYUM administrator of the Estate of JOHN McKINNEY decd. Be authorized to sell at Public auction after giving 10 days notice a certain Land Warrant issued to the heirs of the said JOHN McKINNEY deceased on Saturday 12th day of April A. D. 1851, in the Town of McKinney upon a credit of six months requiring the purchaser thereof to give note with approved…
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…security.
It is so ordered that Court adjourn until court in course.
J. B. Wilmeth
Chief Justice, Collin Co.
State of
Be
it remembered that on the 3rd Monday, 28th day of April A. d. 1851 a
County Court for the transaction of Probate Business has met in session in the
Town of
Present:
The Hon’l J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice
Robert Fitzhugh, Sheriff
By James Bradley his dept.
And Joel F. Stewart, Clerk.
It is so ordered by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to JAMES GRAYUM appointed administrator of the Estate of JOHN McKINNEY dec., be and they are hereby revoked and that his powers and authority ass such Administrator cease and determine.
It is ordered by the Court that SAMUEL R. CAMPBELL administrator of the Estate of JOSEPH B. ROBERTS deceased, be cited to appear at the next regular Term of thee County Court to be holden at the Court House in the Town of McKinney, on the Last Monday in May A. D. 1851, and make a full showing and exhibit of the condition of said Estate, and show cause if any why he shall not pay a claim in favor of THOMAS PHILIP for forty three Dollars and fifty cents against said Estate. Issued.
It is ordered that Court adjourn until Court in Course this 28th day of April 1851.
J. B. Wilmeth
Chief Justice Collin Co.
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State of
Be it remembers that on the 26th ay of May A. D. 1851, a county court for the transaction of Probate Business has met in session in the Town of McKinney.
Present:
The Hon’l J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice
Robert Fitzhugh, Sheriff
By James Bradley his dept.
And Joel F. Stewart, Clk.
At this day come S. R. CAMPBELL admr. of the Estate of JOSEPH B. ROBERTS deceased, and in obedience to an order for citation upon petition of THOMAS PHILIPS, makes a full showing and exhibit of the condition of said Estate, which, being satisfactory to the Court is approved and it is therefore ordered by the Court that all costs of citation to said Administrator is this case be collected of the said THOMAS PHILIPS.
GEORGE B. SCOTT Administrator of the Estate of JOSHUA E. HEATH and BENJAMIN THOMPSON deceased having been allowed leave of absence of six months at the September Term of this Court 1851, and whereas said Administrator has failed to return accordingly, it is therefore ordered and decreed by the Court that the Letters of Administration granted to said Administrator on said Estate, be and they are hereby revoked.
It is ordered that the report of JOHN FITZHUGH Administrator of the Estate [of] GEORGE McPHERSON deceased be continued until the next Term of this Court.
At this day comes ALEX BERRY Administrator of the Estate of JOHN DAVIS deceased and makes his annual report, which said report is examined and approved by the Court.
Said report shows a balance of $5.86 ¾, five Dollars and eighty six and *3/4 centers in the hands of said administrator.
It is ordered that Court adjourn
until Court in course, this
J. B. Wilmeth,
Chief Justice, Collin Co.
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State of
Be it remembered that on this 30th day June A. D. 1851, a county courts for the transaction of Probate Business has met.
Present: J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice
Joel F. Stewart, Clerk By Alex Berry his deputy and
Alex Berry his deputy and
A. C. Warren, constable.
At this day comes JAMES W. THROCKMORTON in pursuance notice given as required by Law and asks for Letters of Administration on the Estates of BENJAMIN THOMPSON and JOSHUA E. HEATH deceased, and presents his Bonds for Administration on said Estates, which are approved by the Court. And it is ordered by the Court that Letters of Administration issue to said THROCKMORTON, as prayed for on said Estate.
At this day comes JEREMIAH H. WILSON Administrator of the Estate of WILLIAM WILHITE deced. And presents his report showing a balance in his hands belonging to said Estate amounting to the sum of $58 dollars and 8 ½ cents, which report is examined and approved by the Court and ordered to be filed.
It is ordered by the Court that JEREMIAH H. WILSON be authorized and directed to pay off all claims against the Estate of WILLIAM WILHITE deceased, which have been presented to said WILSON Administrator of said Estate and allowed and approved as required by Law.
At this day comes JEREMIAH H. WILSON Executor [of] McKENZIE WILHITE deceased and presents his report showing a balance in his hands belonging to said Estate of 197 dollars and 31 cents, which is examined and approved by the Court and ordered to be filed.
At this days comes WILLIAM SNIDER, guardian of HARRIET and JULIANNA ESTES Minors heirs of THOMAS ESTES deceased, and presents his report showing a balance in his hands belonging…
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…to said Wards of 8 dollars and 50 cents which is examined and approved by the Court and ordered to be filed.
It is ordered by the Court that WILLIAM SNIDER guardian of HARRIET S. and JULIANNA ESTIS be authorized and direct to sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, on Monday, the fourth day of August next, A. D. 1851, at the Town of McKinney, after giving ten day’s notice of the time and place of sale by advertisements put up at 3 public places in Collin County, one Land Warrant of the United States for 40 acres of land issued tot said HARRIETT S. ESTIS and JULIANN ESTIS only surviving children and heirs at Law of THOMAS ESTES deceased No. 3526, and date Jany. 25th 1849¾And that he make a report of said sale to this court.
It is ordered by the Court that this court now adjourn until the next court in course.
J. B. Wilmeth
Chief Justice
State of
Be
it remembered that on this Last Monday 29t5h day of July A. D. 1851, a County
Court for the transaction of Probate Business has met in session in the Town of
Present: The Hon’l J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice
Robert Fitzhugh Sheriff
And Joel F. Stewart Clk.
It is ordered that Court adjourn until court in course, this 29th day of July A. D. 1851.
J. B. Wilmeth
Chief Justice Collin Co.
State of
Be
it remembered that
on this Last Monday 25th day of August A. D. 1851, County Court for
the transaction of Probate Business has convened in session in the Town of
Present: The Hon’l J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice
Robt. Fitzhugh Sheriff by
Jas. T. Bradley Depty. and Joel
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F. Stewart Clerk.
Application having been made by JOHN RICE for the guardian of the property of MALINDA DAVIS infant heir at Law of the Estate of JOHN DAVIS, deceased, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the legal notices of said application have been given, ¾It is therefore ordered by the Court that the said JOHN RICE be and he is herby appointed Guardian of the property of the said MALINDA DAVIS and that Letters of Guardianship be issued to the said RICE accordingly, upon his giving Bond in the sum of One Hundred Dollars and taking the oath as required by Law.
State of
JOHN FISHER, JAMES FISHER and DELILY FISHER heirs at Law of the Estate of JAMES FISHER, deceased, to represent said minors in the partition and distribution of a certain tract of Land owned by said minors in common with POLLY ANN FLITCH, JOBY FISHER and TINEY FISHER, the same being a part of a certain tract of Land, located and surveyed by virtue of the Headright Certificate of said JAMES FISHER deceased, and situated in Collin County, State of Texas.
It is ordered and decreed by the Court that HIRAM WARREN, JEREMIAH B. WALKER and JOSIAH NICHOLS be and they are hereby appointed commissioners to make partition and distribution of a certain tract or parcel of land situation, lying, and being in the County of Collin State of Texas. The said land being a part of the Headright survey of JAMES FISHER, deceased, equally among the following named persons, to wit: POLLY ANN FITCH, JOBY FISHER, TINEY FISHER, JOHN FISHER, JAMES FISHER and DELILY FISHER (SAMUEL P. COLEMAN Guardian Ad litem to represent JOHN, JAMES and DELILY FISHER and that they make report of their proceedings…
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…At the next regular Term of this Court. And it is further ordered that a writ of partition issue to said commissioners commanding them to proceed forth with to make such partition and distribution in accordance with the decree of the Court.
At this day come JEREMIAH H. WILSON Administrator of the Estate of WM. WILHITE deceased and presents an additional inventory and appraisement of said Estate which is approved and ordered to be filed for record.
At this day comes Executor of the Estate of MCKENZIE WILHITE deceased and presents an additional inventory and appraisement of said Estate which is approved and ordered to be filed for record.
It is ordered by the Court that citation issue to JOHN FISHER, minor over the age of fourteen years old and one of the heirs of JAMES FISHER deceased, to appear at the next regular term of the County Court, to be held at the Court House in the Town of McKinney on the Last Monday, 29th day of September 1851.
It is ordered by the Court that citation issue to JAS. FISHER, minor over the age of fourteen years old and one of the heirs of JAMES FISHER deceased, to appear at the next regular term of the County Court, to be held at the Court House in the Town of McKinney on the Last Monday, 29th day of September 1851.
It is ordered by the Court that citation issue to DELILY FISHER, minor over the age of fourteen years old and one of the heirs of JAMES FISHER deceased, to appear at the next regular term of the County Court, to be held at the Court House in the Town of McKinney on the Last Monday, 29th day of September 1851.
It is ordered that Court adjourn this 25tth day of August 1851.
J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice
State of
Be it remember that on the Last…
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…Monday, 29th day of September A. D. 1851 a County Court for the transaction of Probate Business has met in session in the Town of McKinney.
Present: the Hon’l J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice
Robt. Fitzhugh, Sheriff
And Joel F. Stewart Clerk
At this day appears JOHN FITZHUGH administrator of the Estate of GEORGE McPHERSON, dec. and presents an additional appraisement of said Estate which is examined and approved by the Court and ordered to be filed for record.
At this day comes JEREMIAH B.
WALKER, HIRAM WARREN and JOSIAH NICHOLAS, commissioners appointed at a previous
term of the Court to make partition and distribution of the Landed Estate
belonging to the heirs of JAMES FISHER deceased and makes their report
which is examined and approved by the Court and it is further ordered and
decreed by the Court that the several parcels and portions of Land therein set
forth described and allotted to the several heirs therein also designated be
and the same is hereby declared to belong to said heirs (persons) to be held
and owned as their respective property. And it is further ordered also that
said report be recorded among the records for Lands and tenements in and for
said County of Collin & State of
At this day appears JOHN FISHER, JAMES FISHER and DELILY FISHER, minor children and heirs of JAMES FISHER deceased, over the age of fourteen years, and made choice of ANN FISHER for their Guardian of their persons and Estates.
It is therefore ordered by the Court that the said ANN FISHER be and she is here by appointed Guardian of the persons and Estates of the said JAMES FISHER, JOHN FISHER, and DELILY FISHER, and that Letters of Guardianship be issued to the said Guardian, who has given Bond and taken (?) the oath as required by Law.
It is ordered that Court adjourn until…
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…Tomorrow
J. B. Wilmeth
Chief Justice
The Court has met pursuant to adjournment.
Present: The Hon’l J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice.
At this day appears JACOB BACUS Admr. Of the Estate of JOHN BARTRAM deceased, and makes his report which is examined and approved by the Court and ordered to be filed.
It is ordered by the court that WILLIAM FITZHUGH, WM. RICE and JACOB BACUS be and they are hereby appointed appraisers on the guardianship of MALINDA DAVIS, minor heir of JOHN… (deceased).
It is ordered by the court that JOSIAH NICHOLS, ROBTT. JOHNSON and EDWARD COCHRAN be and they are hereby appointed appraisers on the Guardianship of JOHN FISHER, JAMES FISHER and DELILY FISHER minor heirs of JAMES FISHER deceased. And that said appraisers be required to appraise the property of said Wards each separately, and that they be served with a copy of this order.
Issued
At this day appears WILLIAM RICE and JACOB BACUS a majority of the appraisers on the Guardianship of MALINDA DAVIS, infant heir of JOHN DAVIS deceased, and presents the appraisement of a certain Land Warrant, issued by the Government of the United State to JOHN DAVIS, for forty acres, which is examined and approved by the Court and ordered to be filed.
It is ordered by the Court that JOHN RICE Guardian of the property of MALINDA DAVIS minor child of JOHN DAVIS deceased, one of the heirs at Law of his Estate, proceed to sell to highest bidder, the undivided interest of the said MALINDA DAVIS (being one half) in and to a certain Land Warrant issued by the government of the United States to JOHN DAVIS the 21st day of June 1849 for 40 acres, No. 43745, on Saturday the 11th day of October 1851, after giving ten days notice in three public places in the County.
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It is ordered by the Court that the power and authority of JAMES U. THROCKMORTON administrator of BENJAMIN THOMPSON’S estate cease and determines and that his Letters of Administration on said administration be and they are hereby revoked.
It is ordered by the court that the powers and authority of JAMES U. THROCKMORTON administrator of the Estate of JOSHUA E. HEATH, deceased, cease and determine and that his Letters of Administration on said be and they are hereby revoked.
It is ordered that Court adjourn until Court in course this 30th day of Sept. 1851.
J. B. Wilmeth
State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we ANN FISHER principal and JOSIAH NICHOLS and JOBY FISHER as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the chief Justice of the county of Collin the sum of Fifteen 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 present.
Signed and sealed with ourselves, the seals being scrawls, this 29th day of September A. D. 1851.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas, the above bounden ANNA FISHER has been appointed by the Chief Justice of the County of Collin and State of Texas, guardian of the person and Estate, property of the minors JAMES FISHER, JOHN FISHER and DELILY FISHER.
Now if the said ANNA FISHER (Guardian) shall well and truly perform all the duties required of her by Law under said appointment then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full…
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…force and effect.
Anna (her X mark) Fisher seal
Josiah Nichols seal
I, ANNA FISHER, do solemnly swear that I will well and truly perform the duties of Guardian of the persons and Estates of the minors JAMES FISHER, JOHN FISHER and DELILY FISHER, so help me God.
Anna (her X mark) Fisher
Sworn to and subscribed before
me, Joel F. Stewart, clerk of the County Court, within and for the
Witness my official signature with the seal of my office hereunto affixed, this 29th day of September A. D. 1851.
L. S. Joel F. Stewart
Clk. C. C. & exoffo. R. C. C. Tx.
Examined and approved by me this 29th day of September A. D. 1851.
J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice of Collin Co.
Filed for record 29th day of September A. D. 1851.
Attest: Joel F. Stewart, Clk. C. C. C. C.
State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we JOHN RICE as principal and WILLIAM RICE, JOEL F. STEWART as sureties, are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of One Hundred dollars, for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and administrators, jointly, severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this 30th day of August a. D. 1851.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden JOHN RICE has been appointed by the County court of said County, guardian of the property of the minor MALINDA DAVIS infant heir or JOHN DAVIS deceased.
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…
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..be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
John (his X mark) Rice seal
William (his X mark) Rice seal
Joel F. Stewart seal
State of
Collin County I, JOHN RICE do solemnly swear that I will well and truly perform all the duties of Guardian of the property of the Minor MALINDA DAVIS, so help me God.
John (his X mark) Rice
State of
In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix my seal this 30th day of August A. D. 1851.
L. S. Joel F. Stewart, Clk.
County Court Collin Co., Tx.
Examined and approved by me this 6th day of September 1851.
J. B. Wilmeth,
Chief Justice, Collin Co.
I certify that the original of the foregoing record was deposited for record in my office, 6th day of September A. D. 1851.
In witness whereof I hereby set my official signature.
Joel F. Stewart, Clk.
C. C. & exffo. R. C. Co. Tx.
State of
Be
it remembered that on the Last Monday, the 27th day of October A. D.
1851 a county Court for the transaction of Probate Business has met in session
in the Town of
Present: The Hon’l J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice
Robert Fitzhugh Sheriff
By Jas. S. Bradley Dept &
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Joel F. Stewart Clerk.
At this day appears WM. SNIDER Guardian of the minors HARRIET ESTUS and JULY ANN ESTUS, and makes his report, which is examined and approved by the court, and ordered to be filed.
It
is ordered that Court adjourn until tomorrow
J. B. Wilmeth
Chief Justice
Present: J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice.
Robert Fitzhugh, Sheriff
By Jas. S. Bradley, Ept. (?)
And Joel F. Stewart, Clk.
At this day comes JOHN RICE, Guardian of the minor MALINDA DAVIS, and presents his report of the sale of the undivided interest of said minor in and to a certain Land Warrant for 40 acres issued to JOHN DAVIS by the Government of the United States, the 21st day of June 1849, No. 4745, which report is examined and approved by the Court.
It is therefore, ordered by the Court that said Guardian proceed to make transfer of the same as required by Law.
At this day comes JAS. W. THROCKMORTON guardian of the minor NANCY THROCKMORTON & presents his report which is examined by the Court and ordered to be continued until next Term of this Court.
It is ordered that Court adjourn until court in Course this 28th day of Oct. 1851.
J. B. Wilmeth
Chief Justice C. C.
Monday, November 24th, A. D. 1851.
At this day the County Court of Collin County & State of Texas, exercising Probate Jurisdiction met in accordance with Law.
Present: J. B. Wilmeth, Chief Justice
Robert Fitzhugh, Sheriff
Joel f. Stewart Clk By