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Estate of CYNTHIA HOWARD Minor

 

At this day comes J. O. STRAUGHAM Guardian of the Estate of CYNTHIA HOWARD and made report of the Condition of his wards Estate which shows cash on hands $244 30/100, balance on notes of A. FORMAN & others $229 32/100 (?) with interest thereon, 140 acres of land, one Negro Girl ordered by the court that said report be approved.

 

                        Estate of S. ROBINS decd.

 

Ordered by the Court that the application of JAS. L. LESLIE the appointment of administrator upon the Estate of S. ROBINS deceased be continued to the next term of this court.

 

                        Estate of DAVID WETSEL Decd.

 

JOHN FAIRES vs.

Administrators for                       Ordered by the court that this cause be continued

New bond                                  to the next term of this Court for citation

 

                        Estate of W. C. CHAMBERS Decd.

 

At this day comes ELISHA CHAMBERS admr. of the Estate of W. C. CHAMBERS decd. with his account current with said Estate for final settlement and it appearing to the Court that notice had been given according to Law of said settlement, the court proceeded to examine said account, and it appearing to the Court that the same was fairly made, It is therefore ordered adjudged and decreed by the Court that the same in all things be confirmed.

 

                        Estate of W. C. CHAMBERS decd.

 

It appearing to the Court that upon final settlement of the Estate of W. C. CHAMBERS deceased, that there is in the hands of the administrator of said Estate the following effects: to wit Cash $1016.02 a quarter master receipt uncollected for 91.40 one other for 250.50 a receipt from Capt. J. L. READ for 15$ two tracts of Land one tract contains 160 acres Prairie a part of the headright Surveys of JOHN LARAMORE and THOMAS BRUCE the other tract contains 60 acres and is a part of the headright survey of THOS. LINDSEY, ordered by the Court that said administrator pay over to BURRELLA CHAMBERS wife of the deceased one half of the cash on hand, and the other half to MARY E. CHAMBERS Infant child of Said deceased, or her legal representative, and it is ordered by the Court that ANDY DOUGLAS, A. WILSON  and PLEASANT WILSON be appointed commissioners to partition and divide the following lands to wit 160 acres Prairie and 60 acres timbered land, between BURRELLA CHAMBERS and her infant Child MARY E. CHAMBERS, seting (sic-setting) apart 1/3 to said MARY E., and make report to the July Term of this Court.

 

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                        Estate of JAS. HOWARD decd.

 

Ordered by the court that the Commissioners appointed by this Court to make partition of the Estate of JAS. HOWARD decd. have till the July Term of this Court to make report.

 

                        Estate of E. M. YAGER Decd.

 

Ordered by the Court that the admr. of said Estate make a proratta [pro rata?] payment of the debts against said Estate at 65 cents to the Dollar.

 

The State of Texas

County of Collin             The County Court of Collin County Pertaining

                                    To Estates July Term 1863 Court in Cession [Session] 1st

                                    Day July 27

 

                        Estate of WM. ROGERS and his deceased wife

 

At this day comes WM. ROGERS and reports Inventory and appraisement of the Community property of himself and deceased wife, ordered by the Court that the same be approved and recorded by the Clerk.

 

                        Estate of N. H. BOWERS Decd.

 

At this day comes M. ASHLOCK admr. of the Estate of N. H. BOWERS decd. and made report of sale of said Estate and it appearing to the court that said sale had been fairly made ordered by the court that the same be confirmed in all things and recorded by the clerk.

 

                        Estate of the Minor heirs of J. HOWARD Decd.

 

At this day comes J. O. STRAUGHAN Guardian of the Minor heirs of J. HOWARD Decd. and returned Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of said minors ordered by the Court that the same be approved and recorded by the Clerk.

 

                        Court in Cession [Session] 2d day July 28th 1863\

 

                       

                        Estate of WM. KEARLY decd.

 

At this day comes JOSEPH STANDFORD and by his petition prays for the appointment of administrator upon the Estate of WM. KEARLY deceased and it appearing to the Court that notice of his application has been given according to Law ordered by the court that JOSEPH STANDFORD be appointed administrator of the Estate of WM. KERLEY Decd. and that letters be issued to him upon his giving bond in the sum of $2000.

 

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                        Estate of WM. KEARLY Decd.

 

Ordered by the Court that JOHN CAMERON, A. NEATHERLY and C. BILL (?) be and they are appointed appraisers to appraise the Estate of WM. KEARLY and make report to this Court within the time required by Law.

 

                        Estate of W. J. WALKER decd.

 

At this day comes W. R. GULLY and by his Petition and prays for the appointment of administrator on the Estate of W. J. WALKER deceased and it appearing to the Court that notice of his application had been given according to Law, Ordered by the Court that W. R. GULLY be appointed administrator of the Estate of W. J. WALKER deceased and the Letter be issued to him upon his giving bond in the sum of $3000.

 

                        Estate of W. J. WALKER Decd.

 

Ordered by Court that S. L. JENKINS, GABRIEL PHILIPS and JOSEPH DIXON be appointed appraisers to appraise the Estate of W. J. WALKER deceased and make report to this Court within the time required by Law.

 

                        Estate of the minor heirs of JOHN WHITFIELD Decd.

 

At this day comes MILES GRAVES and by his petition prays for the appointment of Guardian of the person and Estates of the minor heirs of JOHN WHITFIELD deceased, to wit WM. S., MAY A., JAMES M., MARTHA J., NEEDHAM F., SYNITHA C., JOHN W., and THOS. J. WHITFIELD, and it appearing to the Court that notice of the filing of his application for said appointment had been given as required by Law, Ordered by the Court that MILES GRAVES be and he is hereby appointed Guardian of the said herein named heirs of JOHN WHITFIELD and that letters be issued to him upon his giving bond and security in the sum of 2000$.

 

                        Estate of J. J. HOWE deceased

 

At this day comes GEO. WHITE admr. of the Estate of J. J. HOWE deceased and made additional Inventory of said Estate, Ordered by the Court that the same be approved and recorded by the Clerk.

 

                        Estate of J. J. HOWE deceased

 

At this day comes GEO. WHITE admr. of the Estate of J. J. HOWE and made report of sale of personal property belonging to said Estate ordered by the court that said sale in all things be confirmed and recorded by the clerk.

 

                        Estate of D. WETZEL deceased

 

JOHN FAIRES               Ordered by the Court that this cause be continued

            vs.                    to the August Term of this court.

Admrs.

 

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                        Estate of JAMES HOWARD decd.

 

Ordered by the Court that this Cause be continued to the August Term of this Court for report from the Commissioners of Partition.

 

                        Estate of the Minor heirs of JOHN W. RHEA decd.

 

At this day comes VERONICA RHEA the wife of JOHN W. RHEA deceased and in open Court prays for the appointment of Guardian of the person and Estate of the minor children of herself and deceased husband JOHN W. RHEA Ordered by the Court that VERONICA RHEA the Mother of said Minor children to wit (blank) RHEA be and she is hereby appointed Guardian of said minor children and that letters be issued to her.

 

                        Estate of M. & C. MALLOW deceased

 

Now comes L. C. MALLOW one of the heirs of the Estate of MICHAEL MALLOW and CHARLOTTE MALLOW deceased and prays for an order of Partition and distribution. Whereupon citation is issued directing the administrator of said Estates to appear forthwith and make an exhibit of the condition of said Estates, and said administrators making and filing in this Court an exhibit of said Estates and the said L. C. MALLOW, making and filing in this Court such bond as in such cases provided by Law. It is ordered by the Court that GEO. WHITE, A. J. TUCKER, JONATHAN ALLEN, GEORGE GATES and DAVID WILIE be and they are hereby appointed Commissioners to make partition and distribution of the Estates of MICHAEL and CHARLOTTE MOLLOW deceased among the hereinafter named heirs of said Estates, and for description of said Estates reference in here made to the Inventory of said Estates, on file and of record in this Court. To the heirs of A. B. MALLOW deceased, to wit, WILLIAM MALLOW, DAVID MALLOW and GEORGE MALLOW, heirs of said deceased, represented by J. O. STRAUGHAN as their Guardian 1/12, observing the following advancements, one colt, one horse and saddle and Bed and beding (bedding?), two head of sheep, one Rifle Gun, two Cows; To S. D. MALLOW 1/12 observing advancements, one colt, one saddle, two cows, two sheep, one bed, one cover lid, 2 sheets & 1 blanket, To ELENDER E. (?) DRAKE 1/12 observing advancements, one colt, saddle & trunk, 2 cows, 2 head of sheep, 25 Bushels corn, one bed & turnings (?), one sugar Dish, Cream Pitcher, 1 milk Pitcher, set of Plates, set Knives & forks, 2 sets spoons, set cups and saucers, To C. P. MALLOW 1/12 observing advancements, one colt, one saddle, one Bed, one cover lid & 2 Blankets, two sheets, one quilt, two cows, one ewe & 2 Lambs, To L. C. MALLOW 1/12 observing advancements, one colt, cow & calf, Ewe & 2 lambs, one saddle, Bed coverlids, 2 quilts & sheet. To MARY J. SANDIFER of Arkansas 1/12 observing advancements, one colt, 2 cows & calves, saddle & Trunk, 2 Ewes, Bed & Trimmings (?), Sugar dish & Cream pitcher, milk Pitcher, set cups & saucers, set Knives and Forks, 2 sets spoons. To C. V. BRADLEY

 

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1/12 observing advancements, one colt, one saddle, Bed coverlet & coverpain(e). 2 quilts, 1 Blanket, 2 sheets, cow & calf, one Ewe & 2 Lambs, sugar dish, set cups & saucers, cream pitcher, set spoons, set plates, Knives & forks, one Trunk. To the Heirs of JOHN P. MALLOW deceased, to wit EDWARD and EUGENE MALLOW 1/12 observing advancements, one Colt, one saddle, Cow & calf, one bed & Sheet. To GEORGE H. MALLOW deceased his heirs TENNESEE (?) and WILLIAM MALLOW 1/12 observing advancements, one colt, Cow & calf, one saddle, one Ewe & w lambs, one Blanket. To DELILA F. BRAKE 1/12 observing advancements, one Cow & calf & 1 yearling, one bed, 1 quilt & Blanket, one saddle, one Glass dish, To L. A. MALLOW (Not in the State) 1/12 observing advancements, one saddle. To DURELL MALLOW, minor 1/12 observing advancements One Pony. To A. C. MALLOW minor 1/12 the said DURELL and A. C. MALLOW represented by their Guardian J O. STRAUGHAN, and it is ordered by the Court that C. R. BREEDLOVE be appointed the attorney of ELENDER E. DRAKE, whose residence is Alabama also of MARY J. SANDIFER residence [is] Arkansas, T. A. MALLOW who is in the Army—also that ELVISA C. MALLOW represent the heirs of JOHN P. MALLOW, she being the mother and natural Guardian of said heirs, also that FRANCIS E. MALLOW represent the heirs of GEORGE H. MALLOW she being the mother and natural Guardian of said heirs, and that said Commissioners make report to this court at the August Term.

 

                        Estate of R. M. MUGG Dec.

 

Upon the final settlement of the administrator of the Estate of R. M. MUGG deceased, it appears to the Court that there is in the hands of said administrator 491 acres of Land and one Lot in the town of Weston, and $387.66 subject to partition and distribution among the heirs of said deceased and it appearing to the Court that the following named persons are the heirs of said Estate to wit, CATHARINE MUGG, wife of said deceased, MARGARET A., SARAH A., ELIZABETH, CATHARINE, ELLEN, WILLIAM, JAMES, ROBERT H., PERRY MUGG. Ordered by the Court that JAMES SPENCER, BENJ. WHITE and A. J. McANEAR be appointed commissioners to make partition and distribution of the forgoing named Estate among the above named heirs, seting (sic-setting) apart to the sd. CATHARINE MUGG widow of sd. deceased ˝ of Estate charging her with an advance of $390 and to each of the children as herein named 1/9 of said remaining half of said Estate and make report to this Court at its next Term.

 

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State of Texas               The County Court of Collin County Pertaining

County of Collin             to Estates August Term 1863 in Cession [Session]

                        1st day August 31st 1863

                                                Present A. T. Robertson C. J. C. C.

 

                        Estate of PETER K. ROARK Decd.

 

At this Time Comes GEO. H. PEGUES and by his petition prays for the appointment of administrator upon the Estate of PETER K. ROARK Decd. and it appearing to the Court that notice has been given of his application as required by Law and no one appearing and objecting to said appointment, It is therefore ordered by the Court that GEO. H. PEGUES be and he is hereby appointed administrator of the Estate of PETER K. ROARK Decd. and that letters be issued to him he having given bond in the sum of $2000.

 

                        Estate of PETER K. ROARK

 

Ordered by the Court that WM. BEVERLY, S. B. M. FOWLER and JOSEPH KLEPPER be and they are appointed to appraisers to appraise the Estate of PETER K. ROARK Decd. and make report to this court within the time appointed by Law.

 

                        Estate of WM. ROARK

 

At this Term Comes GEO. H. PEGUES and by his Petition prays for the appointment of Administrator of the Estate of WM. ROARK Decd. and it appearing to the court that notice has been given of his application for said appointment as required by Law and no one appearing and objecting to said appointment It is ordered by the court that GEO. H. PEGUES be appointed administrator of the Estate of WM. ROARK Decd. and that letters be issued he having given bond in the sum of $2000.

 

                        Estate of WM. ROARK

 

Ordered by the Court that WM BEVERLY, S. B. M. FOWLER and JOSEPH KLEPPER be and they are appointed appraisers to appraise the Estate of WM. ROARK Decd. and report to this Court within the time prescribed by Law.

 

                        Estate of WILLIAM CLEMENT

 

This day came MANNA CLEMENT Guardian of WM. CLEMENT and made out and filed in Court his account for final settlement of the Guardianship of said Estate. The required notice of application having been published in the McKinney Messenger as the Law requires The said MANNEN CLEMENT having proven to the satisfaction of the Court that said WM. CLEMENT was dead and that he left neither father, wife, child, brother or….

 

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…sister, Father or Mother living and that MANNEN CLEMENT & ALCY CLEMENT are the only Grand Parent living. It is now ordered and decreed by the court that said account of Final settlement be approved and it appearing by inventory and affidavit that said Estate consisted solely of 640 acres of land in Collin County be delivered to said MANNEN & ALCY CLEMENT as the legal and rightful heirs of said WM. CLEMENT deceased.

 

 

                        Estate of JOSIAH JACKSON Minor

 

At this day comes THOS. S. BROWN Guardian of the Estate & person of JOSIAH JACKSON Minor and returned inventory and appraisement of the Estate of his ward, ordered by the Court that Said Inventory and appraisement be approved and recorded by the clerk.

 

                        Estate of MILAM E. & JOHN E. MALLOW Minors

 

At this Term comes ELIVIRA O. MALLOW, and in open Court prays for the appointment of Guardian of the Estate and person of her Minor children MILAM E. MALLOW and JOHN E. MALLOW and it appearing to the Court that the said ELVIRA E. MALLOW is the mother of Said above named children, ordered by the Court that said ELVIRA O. MALLOW be appointed the Guardian of the person and Estate of the above named Children and that Letters be issued.

 

Estate of MILAM E. & JOHN E. MALLOW, minors

 

Ordered by the Court that DAVID WYLIE, G. GATES and WM. HAMPTON be and they are hereby appointed appraisers to appraise the Estate of the minor children MILAM E. MALLOW and JOHN E. MALLOW and make report to this court.

 

                        Court in Cession [Session] 2d day 1863

 

                        Estate of JAS. HOWARD Decd.

 

At this day the commissioners appointed by this Court to make partition and distribution of the Estate of JAS. HOWARD decd. and made their Report, and the Court proceeded to examine said Report, and it appearing to the Court that the same had been fairly made. It is therefore ordered adjudged and decreed by the Court that the same in all things be confirmed and that the same be recorded by the clerk.

 

                        Estate of M. & C. MALLOW decd.

 

At this day comes the Commissioners appointed by this Court to make partition and distribution of the Estate…

 

 

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… of M. & C. MALLOW decd. and made their report of their partition and distribution of said Estate among the heirs of said Estates, and the court carefully examining said Report and it appearing to the court that said partition and distribution had been fairly made, It is ordered adjudged and decreed by the Court that said report and partition among said heirs be confirmed in all things and that the same be recorded by the clerk.

 

                        Estate of DAVID WETSEL Decd.

 

JOHN FAIRES

            vs.                                                        Now at this time comes on this

administrator Estate DAVID WETSEL Decd.        Cause to be heard, and the said

PETER WETSEL and MRS. BANDY having failed to give new Bond after having been duly cited, ordered by the Court that said PETER WETSEL and MRS. BANDY be and they are hereby removed from the administration of the Estate of DAVID WETSEL Decd. and that their Letters be revoked.

 

                        Estate of DAVID WETSEL Decd.

 

Ordered by the Court that CHAS. R. BREEDLOVE be and he is hereby appointed administrator of the Estate of DAVID WETSEL deceased as the successor of PETER WETSEL & MRS. BANDY admrs. removed and their letters revoked and that Letters be issued to him he having given bond in the sum of $20,000.

 

                        Estate of DAVID WETSEL Decd.

 

At this day PETER WETSEL and MRS. BANDY admrs. of the Estate of DAVID WETSEL Decd. and made report of the Condition of the estate of DAVID WETSEL Decd. and it appearing to the Court that said report is fairly made, ordered by the court that the same be in all things approved.

 

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                        Estate of the minor Heirs of HENRY EAKLES Decd.

 

Ordered by the Court that T. J. GRONDS, JAMES THOMPSON & GEORGE SMITH be and they are hereby appointed appraisers to appraise the Estate of the Minor heirs of HENRY EAKLES and make report to this court within the time allowed by Law.

 

                        Estate of the minor heirs of A. B. MALLOW & MICHAEL MALLOW

 

Ordered by the Court that DAVID WYLIE, GEORGE GATES and WM. ORENDUF be appointed appraisers to appraise the Estates of the minor heirs of A. B. MALLOW and MICHAEL MALLOW deceased and make report to this court within the time prescribed [by] Law.

 

                        Estate of M. & C. MALLOW Decd.

 

Ordered by the Court that there be set apart and allowed of the Estate of M. & C. MALLOW, for the support and maintenance of DURELL P. MALLOW, A. D. MALLOW & GEORGE MALLOW, minor heirs of said Estate the sum of Five hundred dollars for one year.

 

                        Estate of M. & C. MALLOW decd.


At this day comes the administrators of the Estate of M. & C. MALLOW decd. and prays for an order of sale, wheat, corn, oats, Barley, &c and to hire negroes and rent the farm. Ordered by the court that said administrators proceed to sell said articles named in their Petition on a credit of 12 months and also to hire said negroes and to rent said farm at public outcry at the earliest practicable time giving the notice required by Law said negroes to be hired for one year and the farm rented for the same time bond and security will be required of purchasers, hirers and renters, sale to be at the late residence of said deceased and between the hours of 10 A. M. & 4 P. M.

 

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State of Texas               The County Court of Collin County Pertaining

County of Collin             To Estates Sept. Term 1863.  Court in

                                    Cession [Session] 1st day in Sept 28th 1863

A.      T. Robertson C. J. C. C.

B.      Henry Clerk

 

Estate of TENNESSEE & G. MALLOW Minors

 

At this day comes F. E. MALLOW and by her petition prays for the appointment of Guardian of the person and Estate of TENNESSEE and G. MALLOW her minor children, and it appearing to the court that lawful notice had been given of her application, Ordered by the Court that F. E. MALLOW be and she is hereby appointed Guardian of the person and property of TENNESSEE and G. MALLOW minors under the age of 14 years, and that Letters be issued to her she having entered into bond in the sum of 2500$.

 

                        Estate of TENNESSEE & G. MALLOW minors

 

Ordered by the court that LEWIS SHIRLEY, JESSE COFFEY and C. H. WYSONG be and they [are] appointed appraisers to appraise the Estate of TENNESSE & G. MALLOW minor children of G. H. MALLOW deceased and make report to this Court within the time prescribed by Law.

 

                        Estate of E. M. HUDSON & G. C. HUDSON Minor heirs of J. HUDSON decd.

 

At this time comes ELIZABETH HUDSON and by Petition prays for the appointment of Guardian of the person & Estate of EMILY E. (sic) & GEO. C. HUDSON, Minor heirs of JAMES HUDSON decd. and it appearing to the court that notice had been given according to Law of said application Ordered by the Court that ELIZABETH HUSON (sic) be and she is hereby appointed the Guardian of the person and property of said minors and that letters be issued to her upon her giving bond in the sum of 4400$.

 

                        Estate [of] E. M. & G. C. HUDSON minors

 

Ordered by the Court that JESSE COFFY, C. H. WYSONG & LEWIS SHIRLEY be appointed appraisers to appraise the Estate of EMILY M. & G. C. HUDSON and make report to this Court within the time prescribed by Law.

 

                        Estate of JOSEPH E. HOKIT Minor heir

 

At this time comes E. W. HOKIT and by petition prays for the appointment of Guardian of the person and property of JOSEPH E. HOKIT Minor heir at law [of ?] PRUDY L. HOKIT. Ordered by the Court that E. W. HOKIT be and he is hereby appointed Guardian of the person and Estate of JOS. E. HOKIT, heir under the age of 14 years, and that Letters be issued to him (?) upon his giving bond in the sum of thirty six hundred dollars.

 

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                        Estate of JOSEPH E. HOKIT Minor

 

Ordered by the Court that PETER E. ROBERTS, EBER COMPTON and WILLIAM SNIDER be and they are appointed appraisers to appraise the estate of JOSEPH E. HOKIT minor and make report to this Court within the time prescribed by law.

 

                        Estate of P. K. ROARK Decd.

 

At this time comes GEO. H. PEGUES admr. of the Estate of P. K. ROARK and returned into this Court Inventory and appraisement of the Estate of said deceased, ordered by the Court that the same be approved and recorded by the clerk.

 

                        Estate of P. K. ROARK decd.

 

At this day come GEO. H. PEGUES admr. of the Estate of P. K. ROARK and by Petition prays for an order of sale of the personal property of said deceased and it appearing to the Court that said property was liable to perish & waste ordered by the court that the said admr. proceed to sell said property at the late residence of said decd. at the earliest practicable period, first giving the notice required by law, on a credit of six months, taking bond and security of the purchasers, and report said sale to this court.

 

                        Estate of WILLIAM ROARK Decd.

 

At this day comes GEO. H. PEGUES admr. of the Estate of WILLIAM ROARK decd. and returned into this court Inventory and appraisement of said Estate ordered by the Court that the same be approved and recorded by the clerk.

 

                        Estate of WILLIAM ROARK Decd.

 

At this day come GEO. H. PEGUES admr. of the Estate of WILLIAM ROARK deceased, and by petition prays for an order of sale of the personal Estate of said deceased and it appearing to the court that said property is liable to waste and perish ordered by the court that the said admr. proceed to sell said property at the earliest practicable period on a credit of six months giving the notice required by law, taking bond and security of the purchasers and make report to this court.

 

                        Court in cession [session] 2d Sept 29 1863

 

                        Estate of the minor heirs H. McAFFEE Decd.

 

At this time comes JOHN COFFMAN Guardian of the minor children of said deceased and returned into court Inventory and appraisement of his wards Estate, ordered by the court that the same be approved and recorded by the clerk.

 

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                        Community Property of R. MOORE Decd. & Surviving wife

 

At this day comes CHARLOTTE MOORE the surviving wife of R. MOORE decd. and returned Inventory & appraisement into this Court, ordered by this Court that same be approved by this court and recorded by the Clerk.

 

                        Estate of MARY A. DAWSON Decd.

 

At this day comes JONAS DAWSON admr. of the Estate of MARY A. DAWSON for final settlement and the Court examining Said account and it appearing to the Court that the same is fairly made ordered by the court that the same in all things be confirmed and that the said DAWSON be discharged from the succession when he files in their Court receipt for the payment of $121.37 to S. H. WILSON.

 

                       

 

State of Texas               County Court of Collin County Pertaining

County of Collin             to Estates. Oct. Term 1863 County in Cession [Session}

                                    1st day Oct 26th 1863

 

 

                        Estate of A. J. GILLILAN [GILLILAND] & his deceased wife

 

At this time comes A. J. GILLILAND and by petition prays the Court for the appointment of appraisers to appraise the Community Estate of himself and his deceased wife NANCY GILLILAND.

 

Ordered by the Court that J. W. SMITH, J. A. HUNTER and W. A. RHEA be and they are appointed appraisers to appraise the Community Estate of A. J. GILELAND and his deceased wife NANCY GILLILLAND and make report to this Court within the time prescribed by Law.

 

                        Estate of A. J. GILLILAND and his deceased wife

 

At this time come the appraisers J. W. SMITH and J. A. HUNTER appraisers appointed by this Court to appraise the Community property Estate of A. J. GILLILAND and NANCY GILLILAND his deceased wife and made report, ordered by the court that Said report be approved and recorded by the clerk.

 

                        Estate of M. & C. MALLOW deceased

 

At this Term comes the admrs. of the estate of M. & C. MALLOW decd. and in writing makes report of the sale of the personal Estate of M. & C. MALLOW Decd. and it appearing to the Court that said Sale had been fairly made and in conformity with Law, and the renting of the premises of said Estate, ordered by the Court that said Sale & renting in all things be and the same is hereby confirmed and that the Clerk record the same.

 

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                        Estate of PETER K. ROARK Decd.

 

At this day comes GEO. H. PEGUES admr. of the Estate of PETER K. ROARK and made report of the sale of the personal Property of said deceased, and it appearing to the Court that said Sale had been fairly made and in conformity to Law ordered by the court that said sale in all things be confirmed and that the clerk record the same.

 

                        Estate of W. ROARK Deceased

 

At this day comes GEO. H. PEGUES admr. of the Estate of WILLIAMSON ROARK Decd. and made report of the sale of the personal Estate of said deceased and it appearing to the Court that said sale had been fairly made, Ordered by the Court that the same in all things be confirmed and recorded by the clerk.

 

                        Estate of the Minor heirs of R. M. MUGG Decd.

 

At this day comes CATHARINE MUGG, the mother of ROBERT, PERRY, MARGARET, ANN, SARAH ANN, ELIZABETH, CATHARINE and ELLEN MUGG and by petition prays for the appointment of Guardian of the person and property of the foregoing named minor children, ordered by the court that CATHARINE MUGG be and she is hereby appointed the Guardian of the aforesaid minors both of their person and property.

 

                        Estate of M. & C. MALLOW Decd.

 

At this day come the admrs. of the Estate of M. & C. MALLOW decd. and made report of the sale of a portion of the personal property of said deceased made on the 18th day of July 1863 and it appearing to the Court that said sale had been fairly made ordered by the Court that said sale in all things be confirmed and recorded by the clerk.

 

                        Estate of JOSHUA SMITH Decd.

 

At this day comes MARGARET SMITH executrix of the last will of JOSHUA SMITH made report of the debts paid by her of the said LESTOR (testor?) ordered by the Court that the same be approved.

 

                        Estate of SAML. BOGART decdl.

 

At this day comes JOHN NELSON admr. of the Estate of SAML. BOGART Decd. and made report of the condition of said Estate ordered by the Court that the same be approved.

 

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State of Texas               The County Court of Collin County Pertaining

County of Collin             to Estates Novr. Term 1863 In Cession [Session]

                                    1st day Novr. 30—1863

                                                Present             A. T. Robertson C. J. C. C.

                                                                        Buford Henry Clerk

 

                        Estate of SUSAN WHITAKER Decd.

 

At this day come SAML. WHITAKER the surviving husband of SUSAN WHITAKER decd. and by his petition prays for the appointment of appraisers to appraise the Community Estate of himself and deceased wife SUSAN WHITAKER.

 

                        Estate of SUSAN & SAML. WHITAKER

 

Ordered by the Court that BENJ. WHITE, WILLIAM McKINNEY and NEWTON TAYLOR be and they are hereby appointed appraisers to appraise the Community Estate of SAML. WHITAKER and SUSAN WHTAKER his deceased wife and make report to this Court within the time prescribed by Law.

 

                        Estate of WM. J. WALKER Decd.

 

Ordered by the Court that SAML. L. JENKINS, JAMES JOHNSON and GRAFTON WILLIAMS be and they are hereby appointed appraisers to appraise the Estate of WM. J. WALKER decd. and to make report to this Court within the time prescribed by Law.

 

                        Estate of the Minor heirs of THOMAS ADAMSON Decd.

 

At this day come LARKIN ADAMSON and by Petition prays for the appointment of guardian of the person and Estate of the Minor heirs of THOMAS ADAMSON Decd. Ordered by the Court that LARKIN ADAMSON be and he is hereby appointed the Guardian of the person and Estate of the minor heirs of THOMAS ADAMSON Deceased and that Letters be issued to him upon his giving bond in the sum of 1000$.

 

                        Estate of WM. SIMMONS Decd.

 

At this day comes THOS. J. AUSTIN and prays for the appointment of administrator upon the Estate of WM. SIMMONS deceased and it appearing to the Court from the evidence of witness that JESSE BROWN be removed as administrator of said Estate and that his Letters be revoked, and that THOS J. AUSTIN be and he is hereby appointed administrator of the Estate of WM. SIMMONS Decd. and that Letters be issued upon his Giving bond in the sum of $14,000.

 

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                        Estate of WM. SIMMONS Decd.

 

Ordered by the Court that CALVIN FULLER, LEONIDAS WILSON and JOSEPH HEARN be and they are appointed appraisers to appraise the Estate of WM. SIMMONS Decd. and make report to this court within the time prescribed by Law.

 

                        Estate of WILLIAMSON ROARK Decd.

 

At this day comes GEO. H. PEGUES admr. of the Estate of WILLIAMSON ROARK and made an additional Inventory of said Estate Ordered by the Court that said Inventory be approved and recorded by the Clerk.

 

                        Estate of WILLIAMSON ROARK Decd.

 

At this day comes GEO. H. PEGUES admr. of the Estate of WILLIAMSON ROARK and made report of the sale of property belonging to said Estate, ordered by the Court that said sale be in all things confirmed and recorded by the clerk.

 

                        Estate of JESSE FIELD Decd. & MARTHA A. FIELD

 

At this day comes MARTHA A. FIELD the surviving wife of JESSE FIELD decd. and by Petition prays for the appointment of appraisers to appraise the Community Estate of herself and deceased husband.

 

Ordered by the court that FRANCES DAWELL, JOHN SHIELDS and GEORGE HERNDON be and they are appointed appraisers to appraise the Community Estate of JESSE FIELD decd. and his surviving wife MARTHA A. FIELD and make report to this Court within the time prescribed by Law.

 

                        Estate of R. M. MUGG Decd.

 

At this day comes the Commissioners appointed by the Court to make partition of the Estate of R. M. MUGG decd. and made their Report, ordered by the Court that said Report and partion (sic-partition) among the heirs of said Estate be in all thing confirmed and recorded by the clerk.

 

                        Estate of LEWIS GLASS Decd.

 

At this day comes the admr. by their atty. and makes a full exhibit of the condition of said Estate. Ordered by the Court that the same be and hereby approved.

 

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State of Texas               The County Court of Collin [County] Pertaining

County of Collin             to Estates Decr. Term 1863

                                                In Cession [Session] 1st day Decr. 28th 1863

Present                                                 A. T. Robertson C. J. C. C.

C.      Henry Clerk

 

Estate of JOSEPH & ELIZA BOUNDS

 

At this day ANN S. HURT and by Petition prays for the appointment of administratrix upon the Estate of JOSEPH & ELIZA BOUNDS decd. and it appearing to the Court that notice of said application had been given according to Law and no one appearing and contesting said appointment Ordered by the Court that ANN S. HURT be and she is hereby appointed administratrix of the Estates of JOSEPH and ELIZA BOUNDS and that letters be issued to her upon hiving bond in the sum of $3000.

 

                        Estate of VIRGINIA, JOSEPH & MAGGIE BOUNDS

 

At this day comes ANN HURT and by petition prays the Court for the appointment of Guardian of the person and Estate of VIRGINIA, JOSEPH & MAGGIE BOUNDS under the age of 14 years and heirs at Law of JOSEPH & ELIZA BOUNDS  deceased and it appearing to the Court that notice of said petition had been given as required by Law, Ordered by the court that ANN S. HURT be and she is hereby appointed the Guardian of the person & Estates of said VIRGINIA , JOSEPH & MAGGIE BOUNDS and that Letters be issued to her upon her giving Bond and Security in the sum of $3000.

 

                        Estate of W. J. WALKER

 

At this day comes W. R. GULLY admr. of the Estate of W. J. WALKER decd. and made his report of the Effects of the Estate of W. J. WALKER  decd. by Inventory, ordered by the Court that the same be approved.

 

                        Estate of W. J. WALKER

 

At this day comes W. R. GULLY admr. of the Estate of W. J. WALKER decd. and by Petition for an order of sale for the personal Estate of said deceased ordered by the Court that said admr. proceed to sell said property at the Earliest practicable time and make report to this court said sale to be made for cash in hand.

 

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                        Estate [of] Minor heirs of ALBERT G. WILSON Decd.

 

At this day comes W. A. WILLIAMS Guardian of the Minor heirs of ALBERT G. WILSON Decd. and made Report of the Conditions of his Wards Estate which shows a balance due said Estate [of] $900.89 Ordered by the Court that said report be and the same is approved.

 

                        Estate of the minor heirs of NANCY WILLIAMS decd.

 

At this day comes W. A. WILLIAMS Guardian of the minor heirs of NANCY WILLIAMS Decd. and made report of the Condition of his Wards estate, ordered by the Court that the same be approved (which shows cash on hands the 1st day of Jany 1863 of $498.80).

 

                        Estate of G. H. COPANY [COPENNY] Decd.

 

At this day the admr. of the Estate of G. H. COPANY made his report of the condition of said Estate ( it being the annual report) ordered by the Court that the same be approved.

 

                        Estate of JOSEPH & ELIZA BOUNDS decd.

 

Ordered by the court that A.J. TUCKER, WM. B. BENGE and JAS. B. STIFF be and they hare hereby appointed appraisers to appraise the Estates of JOSEPH BOUNDS and ELIZA BOUNDS decd. and make report to this Court by Inventory within the time prescribed by Law making two Inventories, one for the Estate of JOSEPH BOUNDS showing what is the Separate Estate of said JOSEPH BOUNDS if any & what is the Community Estate of the said JOSEPH & ELIZA BOUNDS, and one showing the Separate property of ELIZA BOUNDS if any.

 

                        Estate of JOSEPH E. HOKIT minor

 

Ordered by the Court that G. H. FITZHUGH, ROBERT FITZHUGH and S. COFFEY be and they are appointed appraisers to appraise the Estate of JOSEPH E. HOKIT minor heir of PRUDY HOKIT and make Report to this Court within the time required by Law.

 

                        Estate of JESSE TURNER Decd.

 

At this day Comes the executor of the Estate of JESSE TURNER Decd. and returned into this Court an additional Inventory of said Estate, ordered by the Court that the same be approved and recorded by the clerk.

 

                        Estate of SAML. BOGART decd.

 

At this day comes J. H. & ELLEN HARBERGER and by petition prays for the partition and distribution of the Estate of SAML. BOGART Decd. and it appearing to the Court that…

 

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…one of the heirs of said Estate is a nonresident of this State and that the same had been cited by publication, ordered by the Court that this cause be continued to the next Term of this Court by operation of Law.

 

State of Texas

County of Collin             The County Court of Collin County

                                    Pertaining to Estates in Cession [Session]

January 1864—First day Jany, 25th 1864

 

                        Estate of W. J. WALKER Decd.

 

At this day comes the admr. of the Estate of W. J. WALKER decd. with his account of sale of the personal Estate of said deceased, and it appearing to the Court that said sale had been fairly made It is ordered by the Court that said sale in all things be confirmed and recorded by the Clerk.

 

                        Estate of L. & E. J. GUIAN [O’QUIN?]Community

 

At this day Comes E. J. O’GWIAN [O’QUIN?] the Surviving wife of LEONIDAS OGWIAN and by petition prays for the appointment of appraisers to appraise the Community estate of said deceased and his surviving partner. Ordered that STEPHEN JONES, WILLIAM CARTER and WM. A. RHEA be and they are appointed appraisers to appraise the Community estate of LEONIDAS O’GWIAN and his Surviving wife E. J. O’GWIAN and make report to this Court within the time prescribed by law.

 

                        Estate of THOS. & HARRIET SHAIN Decd.

 

At this day comes the admr. of the Estate of THOS. & HARRIET SHAIN and made report of the sale of both real and personal property belonging to said Estate, and it appearing to the Court that said sale had been fairly made, it is ordered by the Court that said sale in all things be confirmed and recorded by the Clerk, and that said administrator made deed to the purchasers of the real Estate to the purchaser thereof conveying all the title heretofore held by said deceased.

 

                        Estate of J. M. & E. BOUNDS deceased

 

At this day comes the appraisers appointed by this Court to appraise the Estate of J. M. & ELIZA BOUNDS and make report by Inventory and appraisement ordered by the Cour