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                        Estate of MATILDA ANN & ISIBELLA [ISABELLA] WHISENANT Minors

 

At this day comes W. M. WEAVER and returned new (?) Inventory and appraisement of the property belonging to the Estate of MATILDA ANN & ISEBELLY WHISENANT minor heirs of R. C. WHISENANT Deceased.

 

                        Estate of JOSIAH JACKSON minor

 

At this day comes THOMAS S. BROWN by petition and prays the court for authority to receive property for payment of a Note due his Wards Estate from E. M. ELLIS? and it appearing to the court that it is (unreadable) interest of said Estate It is therefore ordered by the court that Said T. S. BROWN be and he is hereby authorized to receive good property in payment of said note at fair valuation.

 

                        Estate [of] McKERLY [THOMAS J. McKERLEY?] Deceased

 

At this day comes JOSEPH STANAFER [STANDIFER] Administrator of the Estate of McKERLY [first name??] Deceased and in writing filed his 1st Annual Report ordered by the court that the same be approved.

 

                        Minor heirs of WHITFIELD Deceased

 

At this day come MILES GRAVES be petition praying the court for the appointment as Guardian of the following named minors to wit NEEDHAM F., CYNTHIA, ELIZABETH, JOHN M. and THOMAS J. WHITFIELD and it appearing to the court that Notice has been given according to law, it is therefore ordered by the court that MILES GRAVES be appointed Guardian of the person & Estate of Said minors and that letters be issued to him when he gives bond for his faithful performance.

 

                        Estate of JOHN UPSHAW Deceased

 

At this day comes MILES GRAVES Administrator of the Estate of JOHN UPSHAW Deceased and was directed by an order from this court to Sell certain personal property belonging to said Estate, and described in Said order, and in writing made his report of said sale, and it appearing to the court that said sale had been fairly made and in accordance with the order of this court it is therefore ordered by the court that the same be confirmed & received by the court.

 

 

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                        [Estate of J. T. VARDAMAN]

 

Ordered by the court that J. M. GRAVES, I. N. FOSTER and M. S. PULLIAM be and they are hereby appointed appraisers to appraise the Estate of J. T. VARDAMAN Deceased and make report to this court according to law.

 

                        Estate [of] CATHARINE DIXON Decd.

 

At this day comes S. COFFEY Executor of the Last Will and Testament of CATHARINE DIXON Deceased and in writing made his 1st Annual Report of the condition of said Estate.

 

                        Estate of R. C. COFFEY

 

Ordered by the Court that W. M. WEAVER, J. M. McKINNEY & E. COMPTON be and they are hereby appointed appraisers to appraise the Estate of R. C. COFFEY Deceased and report to this court according to law.

 

                        Estate of R. C. WHISENANT Deceased  

 

At this day comes G. W. FORD (?), W. C. ROBERTS, LEWIS McMELLOR & J. M. McKINNEY commissioners appointed by this court to make partition and distribution of the Estate of R. C. WHISENANT deceased and in writing made their report of Partition and distribution of said Estate and the court proceeded to Examine Said Report of Partition & Distribution of Said Estate and it appearing to the Court that said partition & Distribution has been fairly made among the heirs of said Deceased It is therefore ordered adjudged and decreed by the court that said partition and distribution be in all things confirmed and that the same be Recorded by the clerk.

 

                        Estate of R. C. WHISENANT Deceased

 

It is ordered by the court that ALEX BERRY who is appointed at a former Term of this court Attorney to represent MARITHIA STOCKTON non resident distributee in the partition of the Estate of R. C. WHISENANT Deceased be allowed the Sum of Ten Dollars for his Services in the said partition to be charged on the share of said MARITHIA STOCKTON.

 

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                        Estate of J. J. MILLER Deceased

 

It appearing to the Satisfaction of the court that J. J. HARRISON administrator of the Estate of J. J. MILLER Deceased has absented himself from the limits of the State of Texas for a period exceeding Three months without the permission of this court. It is therefore ordered adjudged & decreed by the court that his Letters of Administration on said Estate be and they are hereby revoked.

 

                        Estate of JONAS DAWSON Deceased

 

The Heirs of JONAS DAWSON Deceased having heretofore given bond for the payment of debts against the said Estate and the said property having been partitioned and Distributed, It is ordered by the court that the account of final Settlement filed by J. M. CHIPMAN be and Same is hereby approved and the said CHIPMAN account for commissioners and attorney’s fees is hereby allowed and the Said J. M. CHIPMAN having none of the assets of said Estate in his hands is hereby discharged from said Administration.

 

                        Estate of JAMES & M. C. HENDRIX Deceased

 

At this day comes D. D. GRAHAM Administrator of the Estate of JAMES & M. C. HENDRIX by petition praying the court for an order of sale of the following personal property belonging to said Estate to wit: one Pony mare & yearling colt, one or two cows & calves & yearlings, the balance of the corn and all other articles to be to wast[e].

            And it appearing to the court that said property is liable to wast[e] and is expensive to said Estate it is therefore ordered by the court that D. D. GRAHAM Administrator of said Estate proceed to sell as early as practicable to the highest bidder for cash in hand the above mentioned personal property belonging to said Estate and report to this court according to law.

 

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                        Estate of J. W. PARKER Deceased

 

At this day comes W. C. PARKER Administrator of the Estate of J. W. PARKER Deceased by petition praying for authority to receive in payment on a Note due Said Estate from T. A. RAINES for ($177 91/100) certain property at fair valuation And it appearing to the Court that it would be to the interest of said Estate It is therefore ordered by the court that W. C. PARKER Administrator received in payment of said Note any property that may sum (seem?) best to the interest of said Estate at fair valuation.

 

                        Estate of J. W. PARKER Deceased

 

At this day comes W. C. PARKER and in writing made a report showing the condition of said Estate, ordered by the court that the same be approved.

 

                        Estate of JOHN GRAYUM Deceased

 

At this day comes JOHN D. GRAYUM Admr. of the Estate of JOHN GRAYUM Deceased and in writing filed his report of the condition of said Estate And praying the court for an order to credit his Inventory of Said Estate with certain property belonging to Said Estate that has been lost and Damaged by the late hurricane [tornado?] that passed over the neighborhood And it appearing to the court that the Same is just and correct it is ordered by the court that the prayer of petitioner be granted (unreadable) on the Inventory of Said Estate with Sixty one & 50/100 Dollars.

 

                        Estate of D. WETSEL Deceased

 

At this day comes ALEX BERRY Administrator of the estate of DAVID WETSEL Deceased by petition praying the court for an order to rent the farm belonging to said Estate know and the EMNER (?) JOHNSON Farm.

            Ordered by the court that the prayer of Petition be granted and that he proceed as early as practible (sic-practicable?) to rent said premises to the highest bidder, giving Notice according…

 

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…to law.

 

                        Estate [of] JOHN GRAYUM Deceased

 

At this day comes J. D. GRAYUM Admr. of the Estate of JOHN GRAYUM Deceased by petition praying the court for an order to sell the personal property belonging to said Estate and it appearing to the court that it will be to the advantage of said Estate, It is therefore ordered by the court that J. D. GRAYUM proceed to sell the personal property belonging to the Estate of JOHN GRAYUM Decd. to the highest bidder on a credit of (blank) months, taking note and approved security of purchiser [purchaser] first giving notice of the said sale according to Law and report to this court.

 

                        Estate of CLAYPOOL EPPS minor

 

At this day comes O. EPPS by petition praying for the appointment of Guardian of the Estate of CLAYPOOL EPPS minor over the age of 14 years, and the said CLAYPOOL EPPS appearing in open court and chosing (sic-choosing) the said O. EPPS as his Guardian of his Estate, It is therefore ordered by the Court that the Said O. EPPS be and he is hereby appointed Guardian of the Estate of said minor and that Letters be granted him when he gives bond for his faithful performance.

                                                                       

                                                                                                F. J. Vance, C. J. C. C.

 

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                                                                                    July 9 1866

 

State of Texas               County Court Collin County

Collin County                 pertaining to Estates in Vacation

 

                        [Estate of M. & C. MALLOW]

 

At this day come O. P. MALLOW one of the Administrators of the Estate of M. & C. MALLOW Deceased by Petition praying the court for an order to sell certain Rail Road stock in the H. & T. C. R. R. belonging to said Estate and the court having examined said petition It is therefore ordered by the court that the prayer of Petitioner be granted and that the transfer of said stock be made at private sale.

                                                                                    F. J. Vance,

C. J. C. C.

 

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                                                                        July 30 1866

 

State of Texas               County Court Collin County

Collin County                 pertaining to Estates July Term 1866

 

GEORGE M. WATTS

          v.

Estate [of] C. C. HEARD Decd.   whereas it has been made Known to the court that GEORGE M. WATTS purchased of C. C. HEARD Decd. and [a] certain [unreadable] lots in the Town of McKinney Known as lots No. (blank) in Besck (?) No. 70 for which no Deed has been made and the Administrator having acknowledged the payment of the [unreadable] money It is therefore ordered by the court that JOHN S. HEARD Administrator of said Estate make to said GEORGE M. WATTS a good and Sufficient Deed for Said lots as prayed for in his petition.

 

                        Estate of JOHN UPSHAW Deceased

 

At this day comes H. H. UPSHAW and HARRIET LONG heirs at law of the Estate of JOHN UPSHAW Deceased by petition and praying the court for Partition and Distribution of Said Estate and it appearing to the court that Notice has been given according to law & (unreadable) Administrator having file(d) his final account It is therefore ordered by the Court that DAVID STIMPSON, HARRISON BRUMETT, J. M. COPE, WM. P. BUMPUSS and S. B. TABOR be and they are hereby appointed commissions to partition & distribute Said Estate among the following heirs to wit H. H. UPSHAW, HARRIETT LONG and the heirs of JOSEPHINE TURNER Deceased and it appearing to the Court that Said Estate consists of Four hundred & Eighty four Dollars and Thirty five cents in Notes now in the hands of MILES GRAVES Admr. of Said Estate from which there is to be deducted Twenty Two Dollars and Twenty five cents and placed (?) in the hands of said Administrator for the payment of Coust (Costs?) of Administration leaving a balance of Four hundred & Sixty Two Dollars & Ten cents to be divided. Also all the personal property remaining in the hands of said Administrator for particular description of which referenced here made to the Inventory & appraisement.

            Said commissioners will proceed to distribute Said Estate by assignment to each heirs of said Estate an eighth share of all the notes & personal property above mentioned.

            And it is further ordered by the court that ALEX BERRY be and he is hereby appointed attorney to represent the interest of the said…

 

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…minor heirs of the said JOSEPHINE TURNER Decd.

                        Further ordered by the court that a copy of this order be furnished said commissioners and that they made report according to law.

 

                        Estate of R. C. COFFEY Deceased

 

At this day come S. COFFEY Administrator of the Estate of R. C. COFFEY Deceased and filed his Inventory and appraisement of Said Estate.

 

                        Estate of R. C. COFFEY Deceased

 

At this day comes S. COFFEY Administrator of the Estate of R. C. COFFEY Deceased by petition praying for an order of sale of certain personal property belonging to said Estate. It is ordered by the Court that S. COFFEY administrator of Said Estate proceed to sell to the highest bidder for cash in hand one Navy Six Shooter and as many head of cattle as will realize Seventy five Dollars. And it is further ordered by the court that Said Administrator proceed to Sell to the highest bidder on a credit of 6 months the saddle, Briddle [bridle], Blanket and spur (?) and the remainder of the cattle belonging to Said Estate after giving notice according to law getting good & Sufficient security for purchase and report to this court.

 

                        Estate of DURELL P. MALLOW

 

At this day comes J. O. STRAUGHAN by petition praying for Letters of administration on the Estate of DURELL P. MALLOW Deceased and it appearing to the Court that notice has been given according to law, it is therefore ordered that Said J. O. STRAUGHAN be appointed Administrator of Said Estate and that Letters be granted him when he gives bond &c.

 

                        Estate of J. T. VARDAMAN Deceased

 

At this day comes E. P. VARDAMAN Administrator of the Estate of J. T. VARDAMAN Deceased and returned an Inventory & appraisement of the Said Estate.

 

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                        Estate of PETER F. LUCAS Deceased

 

It appearing to the court that the Decree of Partition & distribution made at the April Term 1866 of this Court was in Error it is therefore ordered by the court that the same be corrected to read as follows: That the commissioners Set aside to SARAH ELIZABETH COFFEY 1/3 of 2/3 of the entire real and personal Estate as her portion under the will of PETER F. LUCAS Deceased and ¼ of S____ interest of the Deceased heir.

 

                        Estate of WM., ANDREW & SARAH B. HONAKER minors

 

At this day comes JOSEPH P. BRICKLE by petition praying for Letters of guardianship of the Estate of WILLIAM, ANDREW & SARAH B. HONAKER minor heirs of A. J. HONAKER Deceased and it appearing to the court that Notice has been given according to law it is therefore ordered by the court that Said JOSEPH P. BRICKLE be appointed Guardian of said minors and that Letters be granted him when he gives bond and takes the oath for his faithful performance.

 

                        Estate of MIRIAM GRAVES Deceased

 

At this day come WYLEY M. GRAVES by petition praying for letters of Administration on the Estate of MIRAM GRAVES Deceased and it appearing that Notice has been given according to law, It is therefore ordered that said WYLEY M. GRAVES be appointed Administrator of said Estate and that Letters be granted him when he gives bond &c.

 

                        Estate of S. A. & L. G. ELKIN Deceased

 

On this day come W. F. ELKIN by petition praying for Letters of Administration on the Estate of S. A. & L. G. ELKIN Deceased and it appearing that Notice has been given according to law it is therefore ordered by the court that W. F. ELKIN be appointed Administrator of said Estate and that Letters be granted him when he gives bond for his faithful performance &c.

 

                        Estate of C. C. HEARD Deceased

 

On this day come JOHN S. HEARD Administrator of the Estate of C. C. HEARD Deceased and files an Inventory and appraisement of Said Estate.

 

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            Estate of COLINE (CAROLINE?) ANNA, EDWD., JAMES and ALBION  J. THROCKMORTON Minors

 

            At this day come J. W. THROCKMORTON by petition praying for Letters of Guardianship of the Estate of guardian[ship of] CAROLINE ANNA, EDWARD, JAMES and ALBION  J. THROCKMORTON minor heirs of W. A. L. [W. E.?] THROCKMORTON Deceased and it appearing to the Court that Notice has been given according to law, It is therefore ordered by the court that Said J. W. THROCKMORTON be appointed Guardian of said minors and that Letters be granted him when he gives bond and takes the oath prescribed by law.

 

                        Estate of JAMES HENDRIX [HENDRICK] Minor

 

On this day comes JACOB MOORE by petition praying for Letters of Guardianship of the Estate of JAMES HENDRIX Minor heir of J. & M. C. HENDRIX Deceased over the age of 14 years and the said minor appearing in open court and chosing [choosing] JACOB MOORE as Guardian of his Estate, It is therefore ordered by the Court that said JACOB MOORE be appointed Guardian of said Minor Estate and that Letters be granted him when he given bond &c.

                       

                        Community Estate of L. L. LEWIS Decd.

 

At this day comes MARY LEWIS Surviving wife of LINDSEY L. LEWIS Deceased by petition praying for the appointment of Appraisers to appraise the Community Estate of L. L. LEWIS Deceased.

            Ordered by the Court that T. M. SCOTT, T. W. SNYDER and JOHN FITZHUGH be appointed appraisers to appraise said community Estate and report according to Law.

 

At this day come MARY LEWIS and files Inventory and appraisement of the community Estate of L. L. LEWIS Deceased.

 

Estate [of] A. J. HONAKER Deceased

 

Ordered by the Court that JACOB MOORE, C. D. HURLESS, [and] H. STRAUDFORD be appointed appraisers to appraise the Estate of A. J. HONAKER Deceased and report according to law.

 

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                        Estate of S. A. & l. G. ELKIN Deceased

 

Ordered by the court that FRANCIS DOWELL, R. (?) CARPENTER and J. T. COLEMAN be and they are hereby appointed [to] appraise the Estate of S. A. & L. G. ELKIN Deceased and that they make report according to law.

 

                        Estate of CATHARINE B. SMITH Minor

 

On the day comes H. H. DUNCAN by petition praying for Letters of Guardianship on the Estate of CATHARINE B. SMITH minor heir of J. W. CATHARINE SMITH DUNCAN over the age of 14 years.

            And the said minor appearing in open court and chosing [sic-choosing] Said DUNCAN as Guardian of her person & Estate. It is therefore ordered by the court that Said H. H. DUNAN be appointed Guardian of the person and Estate of said CATHARINE B. SMITH and that Letters be grand him when he gives bond.

 

                        Estate of M. & C. MALLOW Decd.

 

On this day comes O. P. MALLOW Administrator of the Estate of M. & C. MALLOW Deceased who was directed by and ordered from this court to sell certain Rail Road Stock therein described at private sale and in writing made his report of such sale and it appearing to the court that said sale has been fairly made and in accordance with the order of this court It is therefore ordered that the same be confirmed.

 

                        Estate of F. L. BLANTON Deceased

 

On this day comes BENJAMIN F. HULL by petition praying for Letters of Administration on the Estate of F. L. BLANTON Deceased and it appearing to the court that Notice has been given according to law, It is therefore ordered by the court that Said B. F. HULL be appointed Administrator of Said Estate and that Letters be granted him when he gives bond.

 

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                        Estate of JOHN & LYDY [LYDIA] GRAYUM Decd.

 

On this day comes J. D. GRAYUM Administrator of the Estate of JOHN & LYDIA GRAYUM  Decd. to Sell certain Personal property belonging to Said their (?) described and in writing made his report of the sale of said personal property and it appearing to the court that Said sale has been fairly made in accorday (accordance?) with the order of this court and conformity with the law it is ordered by the court that the same be confirmed.

 

                        Estate of the J. & M. C. HENDRIX Decd.

 

On this day comes D. D. GRAHAM Admr. of the Estate of J. & M. C. HENDRIX Deceased by petition praying for an order to rent the Farm belonging to said Estate.

            Ordered by the court that D. D. GRAHAM proceed to rent said farm to the highest bidder after giving Notice according to law on Such terms as to him may seem most to the advantage of said Estate.

 

                        Estate of B. Y. HART Deceased

 

On this day comes J. M. BENGE Administrator of the Estate of B. Y. HART and filed Inventory & appraisement of said Estate.

 

                        Minor Heirs of J. HOWARD Deceased

 

On this day come J. O. STRAUGHAN Guardian of the minor heirs of J. HOWARD Deceased by petition praying for an order to Exchange certain Lands belonging to his wards Estates for other lands and it appearing to the court that no injury will be Sustained by said minors, It is ordered by the court that the prayer of the petitioner be granted as prayed for in petition.

 

                        Estate [of] B. Y. HART  Deceased

 

On the day come(s) J. M. BENGE Administrator of the Estate of B. Y. HART Deceased and presented an account against Said Estate for one Hundred & Forty Nine Dollars & Ninety Three cents and it appearing to the court that Said account is just & correct it is ordered by the court that the same be allowed and paid out of the assets of said Estate.

 

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                        Estate of J. W. & CATHARINE SMITH Deceased

 

On this day comes the Commissioners appointed by this court to make partition and distribution of the Estate of J. W. & CATHARINE SMITH Deceased and report the Lands directed in Said order of appointment to be portioned among the heirs of Said Estate and not Susceptible of division without material injury to the heirs of said Estates, and recommending to the court the sale of said land fixing a value of the same at Eighteen hundred ($1800) Dollars and none of the heirs taking said lands at the appraised value It is therefore ordered adjudged and Decreed by the court that the Administrator of said Estate proceed to sell Said lands on the 1st Tuesday in October (line drawn though first September than October) 1866 at the Court House Door in the Town of McKinney at public out cry to the highest bidder on a credit of 12 months for specie or its equivenient in currency, taking note and good personal Security of the purchaser or purchasers and him (?) on the promise to secure the payment of the purchase money, first giving Notice of the time and place of sale required by law.

 

                        Estate [of] PETER F. LUCAS Deceased

 

On this day come the commissioners appointed by this court to make partition & Distribution of the Estate of P. F. LUCAS and to set aside to SARAH E. COFFEY one of the heirs of said Estate her interest and in writing made their Report and it appearing to the court Said Division has been fairly made It is ordered by the court that the same be in all things confirmed and recorded by the court.

                                                                                    F. J. Vance,

                                                                                                C. J. C. C.

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State of Texas               County Court pertaining

Collin County                 to Estate in vacation August 3, 1866

 

                        Estate of JOHN UPSHAW Deceased

 

On this day comes the Commissioners appointed by this court to partition & Distribute the Estate of JOHN UPSHAW Deceased and in Writing made their Report of Partition & Distribution of Said Estate and it appearing to the Court that Said partition and Distribution has been fairly and impartially made and in accordance with the order of this court & in conformity with law It is therefore ordered adjudged and decreed by the court that the same be in all things confirmed and that the Administrator turn over to the heirs of said Estate the amount set apart to them by said commissioners, retaining in his hands out of the amount set apart to the heirs of TURNER (?) Deceased five Dollars to be paid to ALEX BERRY as Attorney for said heirs.

                                                                                    F. J. Vance,

                                                                                                C. J. C. C.

 

State of Texas               County Court Collin County

Collin County                 pertaining to Estates

                                                August Term 1866

Present                         F. J. Vance Chief Justice

                                    J. M. Benge Clerk

                                    W. T. Olinger D. Shrff.

 

                        [Estate of J. B. LEE Deceased]

 

On this day come ZURITHA LEE Administrator of the Estate of J. B. LEE Deceased

And represents to the court that during the life time of the said J. B. LEE executed his Bond to ROBERT FITZHUGH for title to Eighty four 1/3 (?) acres situated in Collin County for which the said ROBERT FITZHUGH executed his promissory note for [blank] Dollars and so further represents and shows to the court that said FITZHUGH is now ready to pay off said Notes and prays the court for an order to make to the said ROBT. FITZHUGH good and sufficient deed for the same [blank] it is ordered adjudged (?) and decreed by the court that ZURITHA LEE Administratrix of Said Estate make to the Said ROBERT FITZHUGH good and sufficient Deed to said Eighty four & 1/3 acres of land.

 

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                        Estate of MARY C. ROBERTS Minor

 

On this day comes SALATHIEL COFFEY Guardian of the Estate of MARY C. ROBERTS (Minor) and filed his petition and account current for final settlement of said minor’s Estate and it appearing to the court that notice has been given according to [nothing else written]

 

                        Estate of MARY C. ROBERTS Minor

 

On this day come SALATHIEL COFFEY Guardian of the Estate of MARY C. ROBERTS Minor and in writing filed his petition with account current and to be discharged from said Guardianship and the court proceeded to investigated the Same and find it correct. And that Notice has been given according to Law and no one appearing gave contesting the Same It is therefore ordered adjudged and decreed by the court that the prayer of Petitioner be granted and that he be finally discharged from Said Guardianship when court fees are paid and that he turn over to his ward MARY C. ROBERTS all effects therein (?) in his hands. It is further ordered by the Court that the said S. COFFEY be allowed the Sum of Fifteen Dollars for Extra Services in Said Estate and the further Sum of Twenty Two Dollars and fifty Attorney fees for service ordered (?) in said Estate.

 

                        Estate of A. J. HONEAKER Decd.

 

On this day comes PETER DAY Administrator of the Estate of A. J. HONEAKER and filed his inventory & appraisement of said Estate.

 

                        Estate of S. A. & L. G. ELKIN Deceased

 

On this day comes WM. F. ELKIN Administrator of the Estate of S. A. & L. G. ELKIN Deceased by petition praying for an order to sell (unreadable) property belonging to said Estate at private sale.

            It is ordered by the court that WM. F. ELKIN Administrator of said Estate proceed to sell the crop belonging to said Estate at an early day as possible for Cash in hand for the best price that can be procured and report to this court

 

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                        Estate of J. M. & ELIZABETH BONNAS Decd.

 

On this day comes J. F. STUART by petition praying for Letters of Administration on the Estate of J. M. & ELIZABETH BONNAS Deceased and it appearing to the Court that Notice has been given according to Court It is therefore ordered adjudged and decreed by the court that the Said J. F. STUART be and he is hereby appointed administrator De bonis Non of Said Estate and that Letters be issued to him when he gives bond for his faithful performance.

 

                        Estate of W. & SARAH THORN Community Property

 

On this day come SARAH THORN Surviving wife of W. THORN Deceased and prays the Court for the appointment of appraisers to appraise the community property of said Estate. Ordered by the court that D. D. (?) GRAYHAM, A. H. NEATHERLY & WALTER YEARY be appointed appraisers to appraise said Estate.

 

                        Estate of CATHERINE DIXON Decd.

 

On this day come(s) S. COFFEY Executor of the Estate of CATHARINE DIXON Deceased by petition praying for an order to Rent the Farm belonging to Said Estate.

                        Ordered by the Court that the farm belonging to the estate of C. DIXON Decd. as early practicable to the highest bidder at public outcry on such terms as to him may seem best for the interest of said Estate 1st giving Notice required by Law. (sic)

 

                        Estate of R. C. COFFEY Deceased

 

On this day come(s) S. C. COFFEY Administrator of the Estate of R. C. COFFEY Decd. [unreadable] certain personal property belonging to said Estate and described in said order and made his Report of said sale and it appearing to the court that the same has been fairly made It is therefore order[ed] that the same be approved and recorded by the clerk.

 

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                        Estate of A. J. HONAKER Deceased

 

On this day come(s) PETER DAY Administrator of the Estate of A. J. HONAKER Deceased by petition praying for an order to sell the following personal property belonging to said Estate towit  (1) one Spanish mare, 20 Head of stock Cattle, ½ interest in log chain, 1 Cargo Bell (Bill?) & ¼  Interest in Reaper.

                        Ordered by the court that PETER DAY Administrator of the Estate of A. J. HONAKER Decease[d] proceed to sell to the highest bidder at public outcry a sufficient amount of the above described personal property to pay Court fees and cost of Administration and the remainder on a credit of 12 months taking note and good personal Security from purchaser 1st giving Notice required by law.

 

                        Estate of G. H. COPENNY Deceased

 

At this time come(s) L. T. LARGENT Administrator of the Estate of G. H. COPENNY Deceased and in writing filed his petition with account current praying for final settlement and to be finally discharged from said Administration and the Court proceeded to investigate the same, and find it correct and that Notice of the same has been given according to Court It is therefore ordered by the Court that Said account be approved and that Said L. T. LARGENT be allowed the sum of one Hundred and fifty & 95/100 Dollars as shown in said account And that he be finally discharged from said Administration when court fee are paid.

                                                                                                F. J. Vance

                                                                                                            C. J. C .C.

 

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                                                                                    Sept. 24, 1866

State of Texas               County Court Collin County

Collin County                 pertaining to Estates

                                                September        Term 1866

                                      Present           F. J. Vance C. J.

                                                            J. M. Benge Clerk

                                                            S. P. Burnes (?) Sheriff

 

                        Estate of [Blank] (WM.?) SIMMONS

 

Ordered by the Court that A. B. DICKSON Administrator of the Estate of [blank] SIMMONS Deceased proceed to Rent the farm belonging to Said Estate promptly (?) on the best terms that can be procured.

 

                        Estate of HENRY M. PEGUES Minor

 

At this time come(s) GEORGE H. PEGUES by petition praying the Court for Letters of Guardianship of the Person and Estate of HENRY M. PEGUES Minor heir of WM. J. and MARITHIA PEGUES Deceased and the Court being satisfied that Notice has been given according to Law as no one appearing and contesting the same, it is therefore ordered by the Court that GEORGE H. PEGUES be and he is hereby appointed Guardian of said Minor and that letters be granted on heir when he given bond for his faithful performance on the same.

 

                        Estate of JOHN PEW Deceased

 

On this day comes JOSHUA GOTCHER by petition praying for the appointment as Administrator of the Estate of JOHN PEW Deceased and it appearing to the Court that Notice of the same has been given according to law and no one appearing and contesting the same it is therefore ordered by the court that said JOSHUA GOTCHER appointed Administrator of said Estate and that letters be issued to him when he given bond for his faithful performance of the same.

 

Ordered by the Court that JAS. PATTERSON, JOHN McMINN & HARRISON BRUMELL be and they are hereby appointed appraisers to appraise the Estate of JOHN PEW Deceased and that they make report to this court according to law.  

 

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                        Estate of MOSES SPARKS Deceased

 

On this day come(s) I. M. BOWEN by petition praying the Court for the appointment as Administrator of the Estate of MOSES SPARKS Deceased and it appearing to the court that Notice of the same has been given according to law and no one appearing and contesting the same it is therefore ordered by the Court that said I. M. BOWEN be and he is hereby appointed Administrator of said Estate and that letters be issued him when he given bond for his faithful performance &c.

 

                        Estate of HARVEY D. MARKHAM Minor

 

On this day come(s) H. M MARKHAM by petition and prays the Court for the appointment as Guardian of the Person and Estate of HARVEY D. MARKAM Minor and it appearing to the Court that Notice has been given according to law, it is therefore order(ed) by the Court that said H. D. MARKHAM be and he is hereby appointed Guardian of said minor and that Letters be issued to him when he given bond &c.

 

                        Estate of R. L./T. SPEARMAN

 

On this day come(s) GEORGE A. WILSON Admr. (?) on the Estate of R. T. (?) SPEARMAN deceased and in writing filed Inventory and appraisement of the property of said Estate ordered by the Court that the same be approved and recorded by the clerk.

 

                        Estate of JNO. D. LEDBETTER Deceased

 

On this day come(s) JAS. L. COLEMAN by petition praying the court for the appointment of Administrator of the Estate of JOHN D. LEADBETTER (sic) and it appearing to the Court that Notice of the same has been given according to law and that the surviving widow of said deceased having relinquished her right to said Administration in writing It is therefore order(ed) by the court that said J. L. COLEMAN be and he is hereby appointed Administrator of said Estate and that Letters be issued him when he gives bond for his faithful performance &c.

 

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                        Ordered by the Court that STEPHEN JONES, J. O. KERR and J. F. STUART be and they are hereby appointed appraisers to appraise the Estate of JOHN D. LEDBETTER Deceased and that they make report to this court within the time prescribed by law.

 

                        Estate [of] Minor heirs of JAS. W. YEARY Deceased

 

On this day come(s) WALTER YEARY Guardian of the Person and Estate of the Minor heirs of JAMES W. YEARY deceased and in writing made his annual Report of the condition of said Estate.

 

                        Estate of J. M. & ELIZA BONNAS Decd.

 

On this day comes JALL. (?) F. STUART by petition praying for letters of admr. de bonis non of [on?] the Estate of JOSEPH, SR. (?) & ELIZA BONNAS, Deceased, and it appeared to the Court that Notice of the Same has been given according to law it is therefore ordered by the court that Said JALL (?) F. STUART be and he is hereby appointed Administrator de bonis non of Said Estate and that Letters be issued him when he gives bond for his faithful performance &c.

 

                        Estate of JOHN & LYDIA GRAYUM Deceased

 

On this day come(s) J. D. GRAYUM Administrator of the Estate of JOHN & LYDIA GRAYUM Deceased by petition praying the Court for an order to sell (86) acres of land, the former Homestead of said Deceased and a pair of Headright survey(s) of JAMES LOVELADY for the purpose of paying the debts against said Estate and it appearing to the Court that the same (?) is correct (?) It is therefore ordered by the Court that J. D. GRAYUM Administrator of Said Estate proceed to sell at the Court House door in the Town of McKinney on the first Tuesday in November 1866 to the highest bidder on a credit of twelve months Eighty acres of land part of the Headright survey of JAMES LOVELADY belonging to the Said Estate, taking Note and approved Security and a lien on the land for the purchase money of said lands, and make report to this court according to law.

 

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State of Texas               County Court Collin County

Collin County                 pertaining to Estate in Vacation

                                                            October 16, 1866

 

Ordered by the Court that ARCH PAYNE be bound out to JOHN B. PAYNE (unreadable)he arrives at the age  21 years it appearing to the court that said ARCH PAYNE is a minor 12 years of age without Parents and without sufficient Property for his support. Further ordered by the court that said J. B. PAYNE be required to give bond and approved security for his further performance of his duties with (?) said minor.

                                                                        F. J. VANCE,

                                                                                    C. J. C. C.

 

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State of Texas               County Court Collin County pertaining

County of Collin             to Estates October Term A. C 1866

                                                            October 19, 1866

                                    Present             F. J. Vance County Judge

                                                            J. M. Benge Clerk

 

                        Estate of ROBERT KILGORE Deceased

 

At this time come(s) W. G. PENDELTON (PENDLETON?) by Petition and prays for the Appointment as Administrator of the Estate of ROBERT KILGORE Deceased and it appearing to the Court that Notice has been given according to law and no one appearing and contesting the Same, it is therefore ordered by the court that W. G. PENDLETON be and he is hereby appointed Administrator of Said Estate and that Letters be issued him when he gives bond for his faithful performance of the Same.

 

                        Estate of ROBERT KILGORE Deceased

 

Ordered by the Court that JOSEPH BECKLEY, JOHN FAIN & J. C. PENDLETON be and they are hereby appointed appraisers to appraise the Estate of ROBERT KILGORE Decd. and make report according to law.

 

                        Estate of JOHN PEW, Deceased

 

At this day come(s) JOSUA (JOSHUA?) GOTCHER Administrator of the Estate of JOHN PEW Deceased and filed Inventory and appraisement of Said Estate of [as?] ordered by the Court, that the same be approved and recorded by the clerk----

 

                        Estate of G. W. HOWARD Deceased

 

At this time come(s) J. W. HOWARD by Petition and prays the Court for the appointment of Administrator on the Estate of G. W. HOWARD Decd. and it appearing to the Court that Notice has been given according to law, It is ordered by the Court that J. W. HOWARD be and he is hereby appointed as Administrator of said Estate and that Letters be issued him when he gives bond for his faithful performance of the same.

 

                        Estate of G. W. HOWARD Decd.

 

On this day come(s) J. W. HOWARD and filed his Bond as Administrator of said Estate.

 

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                        Estate of HENRY M. PEGUES Deceased

 

On this day come(s) GEORGE H. PEGUES by petition praying for Letters of Guardianship on the Estate of HENRY M. PEGUES minor heir of WM. S. [and] MARTHIA PEGUES Deceased and it appearing to the Court that Notice has been given according to law It is therefore ordered by the court that the said GEORGE H. PEGUES be and he is hereby appointed Guardian of said minor and that Letters be issued him when he gives bond &c.

 

                        Community Estate of F. L. BLANTON Decd.

 

On this day come(s) MARTHICE JANE BLANTON Surviving wife of FRANCES L. BLANTON praying for the appointment of appraisers to appraise the community Estate of her self & Deceased Husband ordered by the Court that A. T. ROBERTSON, S. P. BROWN and A. J. CULWELL be and they are hereby appointed appraisers to appraise said Estate and make report to this court according to law.

 

                        Estate of JOHN PEW Deceased

 

On this day come(s) JOSHUA GOTCHER Admr. of the Estate of JOHN PEW by petition praying the court for an order to sell a Sufficient amount of the personal property belonging to Said Estate to pay Court fee & Debts against said Estate.

            Ordered by the court that JOSHUA GOTCHER Administrator of said Estate proceed to sell on a Credit of 6 months to the highest bidder a Sufficient amount of the Personal Property belonging to Said Estate to pay court fees and all debts that exist against said Estate taking Notes & approved security from purchaiser [purchaser] and report to this court according to law.

 

                        Estate [of] JOHN & LYDAY [LYDIA ?] GRAYUM Deceased

 

On this day come(s) J. D. GRAYUM Administrator of the Estate of JOHN & LYDAY GRAYUM Deceased by petition praying for an order to sell the rent grain belonging to said Estate at private sale.

                        Ordered by the court that J. D. GRAYUM Administrator of the Estate of J. & L. GRAYUM  proceed to sell at private sale all the Rent Grain belonging to said Estate on the best terms that can be had and make report to this court according to law.

 

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                        Estate of JOHN D. LEDBETTER Deceased

 

On this day come(s) J. L. COLEMAN Administrator of the Estate of JOHN D. LEBETTER by petition praying for the appointment of commissioners to Set aside to the widow of said Deceased her interest & Dowry.

                        It is therefore ordered adjudged and Decreed by the court that STEPHEN JONES, JAMES O’KERR, GEO. C. BEALER and J. F. STUART be and they are hereby appointed Commissioners to partition and distribute and set aside to the Surviving widow a life interest in one Third of the Real Estate and an absolute title in one third of all the personal property belonging to said Estate for a particular description of which reference is here made to the Inventory and appraisement of said Estate. Said Commissioners will make report to this Court according to law.

 

                        Estate of M. & C. MALLOW Deceased

 

At this time come(s) O. P. & S. D. MALLOW Administrator(s) of the Estate of M. & C. MALLOW Deceased by petition praying for an order of sale to sell the produce of the farm of Said Deceased at private sale. (Unreadable) of wheat, corn, oats, &c. And it appearing to the court that Said Grain is liable to wast(e), It is therefore ordered by the court that Said O. P. & S. D. MALLON proceed to sell at private sale on a credit of six month(s) all the Rent Grain belonging to said Estate on the best terms that can be procured and make report to this court according to law.

 

                        Estate of JOHN D. LEDBETTER Deceased

 

On this day come(s) J. T. COLEMAN Administrator of the Estate of JOHN D. LEDBETTER Deceased and filed Inventory and appraisement of Said Estate, Ordered by the Court that the Same be approved and recorded by the clerk.

 

                        Estate of M. & C. MALLOW Deceased

 

On this day come(s) O. P. & S. D. MALLOW Administrators of the Estate of M. & C. MALLOW

Administrators of the Estate of M. & C. MALLOW Deceased and filed their Report of the Renting of the farm belonging to said Deceased.

                        Ordered by the court that the same be confirmed.

 

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                        Estate of THOS. ADAMISON Deceased

 

On this day come(s) LARKIN ADAMISON Administrator of the Estate of THOMAS ADAMISON Deceased and makes his annual Report of the condition of said Estate ordered by the court that the same be approved.

 

                        Community Estate of E. WILSON Deceased

 

On this day come(s) J. H. WILSON, Surviving Husband of ELIZABETH WILSON Deceased by petition praying for the appointment of Appraisers to appraise the community Estate of himself & Deceased wife.

            Ordered by the Court that A. T. ROBERTSON, JESSE DAVISON & ANDREW DOUGLAS be and they are hereby appointed appraisers to appraise the community Estate of ELIZABETH WILSON Deceased and her Surviving Husband and make report to this Court according to law.

 

                        Estate [of] D. P. MALLOW Deceased

 

On this day come (unreadable) Administrator of the Estate of D. P. MALLOW Deceased and filed Inventory & appraisement of said Estate ordered by the court that the same be approved and recorded by the clerk.

 

                        Estate of HENRY M. PEGUES Deceased

 

Ordered by the court that L. D. EMBERTON, WM. MURPHEY & J. M. SALMONS be and they are hereby appointed appraisers to appraise the Estate of H. M. PEGUES minor heir of WM. S. [and] MARITHIA PEGUES Deceased and that they make report according to law.

 

                        Estate of S. A. & L. G. ELKIN Deceased

 

On this day come(s) J. T. COLEMAN, G. S. BACCUS,  [and] O. HEDGCOXE Commissioners appointed at a former term of this court to make partition & dist