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Probate Minutes - 1846-1870 - Volume C-1
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State of
Witness
my hand and seal of office at
L. S. John L. Lovejoy, Clk. Co.
Court
Collin Co.,
Examined and approved
H. Jamerson, C. J. C. C.
I certify that the original of the foregoing record as filed for record on the 27th day of Feb. A. D. 1854.
Attest: John L. Lovejoy Clk.
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, JESSE C. PORTMAN as principal and JOHN L. LOVEJOY and JAMES M. GRAVES as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Two Thousand Dollars and ___cents (?) for the payment of which well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents.
Signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this the 24th day of April A. D. 1854.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bounden JESSE C. PORTMAN has been appointed by the Court administrator Pro tem of the Estate of JEREMIAH VARDAMAN, deceased.
Now if the said administrator shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him by law under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
Attest: Jesse C. Portman seal
J. L. Lovejoy, Clerk John L. Lovejoy Jr. seal
James M. Graves seal
The State of
Collin County I certify that I will well and truly discharge and perform all the duties confered (sic) upon me as administrator Pro tem of the Estate of JEREMIAH VARDAMAN dec'd. So help me God to the best of my skill and ability. Jesse C. Portman
Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 24th (?) day of April a. D. 1854.
John L. Lovejoy Jr.
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Approved April 245h 1854.
H. Jamerson Chief Justice C. C.
Filed for record 245th day of April 1854.
John L. Lovejoy Clk. C. C. C. C. Tex.
The State of
County of Collin Know all me by these presents that we, JOHN M. KINCAID as principal and JOHN B. MARTIN and JONAS DAWSON as sureties are held and firmly found unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Three Thousand Dollars and ___cents, for the payment of which well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, Jointly and severally firmly by these presents.
Signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls.
This the (24th) twenty fourth day of August A. D. 1854.
The condition of the above obligation is such that the whereas (sic) the above bounden JOHN M. KINCAID has been appointed by the Court as Guardian of the persons and Estates of the minor Heirs of JOSEPH SCHLATER deceased.
Now if the said bounden shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him by Law under said appointment then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and Effect.
Attest: John M. Kincaid seal
John L. Lovejoy Jonas Dawson seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. John B. Martin seal
State of
John M. Kincaid
Sworn to and subscribed before me this April 24th day A. D. 1854.
Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clerk Co. Court Collin Co.
Approved this April 24th day A. D. 1854.
H. Jamerson, C. J.
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Filed for record
Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk.
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, JAMES W. YEARRY as principal and JOHN L. LOVEJOY, JR. and ALEXANDER BERRY as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin aforesaid in the sum of sixteen Hundred Dollars, for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, Jointly and severally firmly by these presents.
Signed and seals with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this the 17th day of May A. D. 1854.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden JAMES W. YEARY has been regularly by the Chief Justice of the County of Collin aforesaid, as father and lawful Guardian of the person and Estates of the infant children of the said JAMES W. YEARRY, namely: CYTHIA (sic) OPHILIA YEARRY and WILLIAM B. YEARRY.
Attest: James W. Yearry seal
John L. Lovejoy John L. Lovejoy Jr. seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. Alex.
Approved
H. Jamerson Chief Justice C. C.
Filed for record May 17th day A. D. 1854.
Attest: John L. Lovejoy Clk. C. C. C. C.
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, J. C. PORTMAN as principal and G. A. FOOTE and JAMES M. GRAVES as sureties, are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Three Thousand Dollars, for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors, and Administrators, Jointly and Severally, firmly by theses presents. Signed with our hands and…
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…sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this 29th day of May A. D. 1854.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound J. C. PORTMAN has been appointed Administrator with the Will annexed of the Estate of JEREMIAH VARDAMAN decd.
Now if the said J. C. PORTMAN shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of full force and Effect.
Attest: J. C. Portman seal
John L. Lovejoy Clk G. A. Foote seal
C. C. C. C. Texas. James M. Graves seal
State of
Collin County I do solemnly swear that the writing which has been offered for Probate & Probated, is the last Will and Testament of JEREMAIAH VARDAMAN deceased, so far as I know or believe, and that I will w ell and truly perform all the duties of Executor of said Will or of Administrator with the Will annexed of the Estate of the said JEREMIAH VARDAMAN, decd.
J. C. Portman
State of
Witness my hand and seal of office this May 29th A. D. 1854.
L. S. John L. Lovejoy
Clk. C. C. C. C. Texas.
Approved and ordered to be filed
H. Jamerson, Chief Justice
I certify that the original of
the foregoing ___ was filed for record
Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk.
The State of
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…well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the 37th day of March A. D. 1854.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound J. B. WILMETH has been appointed Guardian of the Person and Estate of SARAH ELIZABETH BACKWELL and NANCY S. BLACKWELL minors under the age of 14 yrs.
Now if the said WILMETH shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of full force and Effect.
Attest: J. B. Wilmeth seal
John L. Lovejoy Clk. J. W. Throckmorton seal
Co. Court Collin Co.. Texas Geo. White seal
State of
Collin County I, J. B. WILMETH do affirm that I will well, truly and impartially discharge & perform all the duties incumbent on me as Guardian of the persons & Estates of SARAH ELIZABETH BLACKWELL and NANCY ANN BLACKWELL minor heirs of HIRAM BLACKWELL dec'd.
J. B. Wilmeth
State of
Witness my hand and seal of office this March 27th day A. D. 1854.
John L. Lovejoy Clk. C. C. C. C.
I certify that the original of the foregoing Bond was filed for record on the 27th day of March 1854 at 12 M.
Attest my official signature.
John L. Lovejoy, Clk.
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The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, EDWARD T. BERRY as principal and E. WHITLEY and L. C. SEARCY and JOHN M. KINCAID as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars and (blank) cents for the payment of which well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed and sealed with our seals, being scrawls, this the 28th day of August A. D. 1854.
The condition of this above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden EDWARD T. BERRY has been appointed by the Probate Court of said county Guardian of the Person and Estate of the minor ANN M. BERRY, his child.
Now
if the said
Attest: Edward T. Berry seal
John L. Lovejoy E. Whitley seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. J. M. Kincaid seal
L. C. Searcy seal
I, E. T. BERRY, do solemnly swear that I will well & truly & impartially discharge all the duties incumbent on me as Guardian named in the within Bond to the best of my skill and ability. So help me God.
Edward T. Berry
State of
1854.
Witness my hand & seal of office this Aug. 28h 1854.
L. S. John L. Lovejoy
Clk. C. C. C. C. Texas
Examined and approved Aug. 28h 1854.
H. Jamerson
Chief Justice C. C.
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I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record on the 28th day of Aug. 1854 at (blank).
Attest my official signature.
John L. Lovejoy Clk.
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, JOHN M. DAVIS as principal and J. H. LOVEJOY and J. H. HARBERGER as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of twelve hundred dollars for the payment of which to be well and truly made unto the Chief Justice, we find ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls the 26th day of June A. D. 1854.
The
condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound
Now
if the said
Attest: John M. Davis seal
John L. Lovejoy J. H. Lovejoy seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. Tx. J. H. Harberger seal
State of
John M. Davis
Sworn to before
me this
Witness my hand and seal this date above written
L. S. John L. Lovejoy Clk.
C. C. C. C. Texas
Approved
H. Jamerson, C. J.
Filed for
record
Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk. C. C. C. C.
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I, MARTIN HEARN of the
First, being somewhat and having no more personal property that is necessary for the common use of my family and having perfect confidence in my beloved wife as an economical manager in the domestic affairs of my family, it is my wish and will that she be and is hereby authorized to sell at private sale Three Hundred and Twelve (?) acres of Land, being the same that was surveyed by virtue of DANIEL B. HEARN Headright certificate, which was issued by the W. Ward Commission for Peters Colony and executed a deed therefore, the said lands being situated in the County of Collin f and joining with the part of my Headwright (sic) which I now reside on at the North West corner.
It is also my will and wish that she be and is authorized to receive pay for said Land, and out of the same to pay my funeral expenses first, the my debts, and the remainder if there be any to use it in whatever manner she may think proper for the ordinary support of my family.
My own Headwright (sic) I leave to be divided among my wife and children according to the existing Laws of my country relative thereof. My wife holding possession of my house and farm, during her natural life anything to the contrary notwithstanding the clause last above relative to my own Headwright I revoke an annull (sic) and give it in manner following (to wit):
Divided equally among children F. CATHARINE HEARN, MARTHA HEARN, MATILDA JANE HEARN, NARCISSA ADALINE HEARN, WILLIAM ANDERSON HEARN, MARY TEMAZINE HEARN, WILLIAM (sic). Equal number of Acres to cover all of my present improvement. But my wife to hold possession during her natural Lillie.
Then I give to my wife all my horses, cattle, hogs, farming utensils and Household & Kitchen furniture.
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And lastly I hereby appoint my wife, RACHEL HEARN t o be my sole executrix to this my last Will and testament and ratify and confirming this and no other as my last well and testament.
I desire that she be not held to security for the execution of the same, any further than will secure the payment of my funeral expenses and just debts.
In testimony whereof I hereunto assign my name and affix my seal (a scrawl) this 2nd day of November A. D. 1853.
Signed in presence of as Martin (his X mark) Hearn
Geo. H. Pignes
Margaret Gardenhire
Proven in open court by the oath of the subscribing witness GEO. H. PIGNES, who made oath that the deceased MARTIN HEARN signed the above instrument of writing and acknowledged the same to be his last Will and Testament.
Sworn to before me Harrison Jamerson, Chief Justice of the County Court of Collin county, This 31st day of July 21854.
Harrison Jamison C. J. C. C. Tex.,
I certify that the original of the foregoing will was filed for record on the 26th day of June A. D. 1854.
Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk.
C. C. C. C. Tex.
State of
Collin County Know all men by these presents that we, JOHN M. DAVIS, as principal, and F. S. YOUNG and J. H. LOVEJOY as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Twelve Hundred Dollars, for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we find ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, Jointly and severally, firmly by these present.
Signed and sealed with our seals the seals being scrawls, this the 26th day of June A. D. 1854.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas, the above bounden JOHN M. DAVIS, has been appointed by the County Court of Collin county Guardian of the persons of the minor heirs (viz.): ROBERT M. ROLAND and JOSEPH R. ROLAND, of NANCY ROLAND deceased.
Now if the said Guardian shall…
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…well and truly perform all the duties required of him by law under said appointment then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and Effect.
John M. Davis seal
Attest: T. S. Young seal
J. H. Lovejoy seal
State of
John. M. Davis
State of
Witness
my hand and seal of office at
John L. Lovejoy, Clk. C C. C. C. Texas
I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record on the 26th day of June A. D. 1854.
Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk.
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we MARY GAMBLE as principal and J. H. HARBERGER & J. J. HARRISON as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, or heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed with our hands, and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the 30th day of May A. D. 1854.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas that the above bound MARY GAMBEL has been appointed Administratrix of the Estate of WM. M. GAMBLE deceased.
Now if the said MARY GAMBLE shall well and truly perform all the duties…
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…required of her under said appointment then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
Mary (her X mark) Gamble seal
Attest: J. H. Harberger seal
J. J. Harrison
The State of
County of Collin I, MARY GAMBLE, do solemnly swear that WM. M. GAMBLE deceased, died without leaving any lawful will so are as I know or believe, and that I will well and truly perform all the duties of administratrix of the Estate of the said WM. M. GAMBLE.
Mary (her X mark) Gamble
Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 30th day of May A. D. 1854.
John L. Lovejoy Clk. C. C. C. C.
By J. J. Harrison his deputy
State of
Your petioner (sic), MARY GABLE, widow of Wm. M. GAMBLE would state unto her heirs that on in about the (blank) day of (blank) A. D. 1854 Wm. M. GAMBLE deceased leaving an amount of real and personal property to the Probate amount of $25,000 which make a necessary that your heirs take some action in the premises. Your petitioner therefore asks for orders for letters of Administration on said Estate and all other orders and decrees necessary in the premise (sic) will ever Petty &c.
Mary Gamble
To the Judge Probate Court Collin Co. Oct Term Probate Court A. D. 1854.
Appraisement Estate WM. M. GAMBLE decd.
We the undersigned appraisers of the Estate of WM. M. GAMBLE deceased appointed by the Hon'l Probate Court Collin County Texas, for that purpose by virtue of a List of property rendered to us by MARY GABLE administratrix said Estate, have this October 27th day A. D. 1854, made the following appraisement to wit: 1 Block of Lot (t wit) Lots No. 234 & 235 Block No. 67 in town of McKinney, Collin Co. $ cts.
400.00
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1/2 |
200.00 |
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50 acres Land out R. R. Real
tract R. R Beal tract out Wm. Davis house wright [headright] survey |
300.00 |
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1 Negro girl 17 years old unsound at |
50.00 |
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1 Negro girl 7 (? years old at |
400.00 |
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1 Negro girl 5 (?) years old at |
300.00 |
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1 mare and colt at $100. 2 cows & calves at $30. |
130.00 |
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20 head of hogs $15. Carpenters tools at |
22.00 (?) |
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3 Beds and Bedding $50. Steads at $10 |
60.00 (sic) |
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1 square table $1 1/2. 1 clock $2 |
3.50 |
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Cupboard ware $5. 1 pair fire Irons $1 |
6.00 |
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Waggon (sic) & Harness $60.00. Kitchen Furniture |
65.00 |
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1 Side Saddle $10. 1 saddle, man's $8 |
18.00 |
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1/3 (?) dozen chairs $2.00 |
2.00 |
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Total amount |
1956.50 |
We the undersigned appraisers of said Estate do solemnly swear that the above appraisement of said Estate is just & true to the best of knowledge. So help us God.
John L. Lovejoy
Appraisers Milton Wilkerson
J. J. Howell
Sworn to and subscribed before me this Oct 30th day A. D. 1854.
Given under my hand and seal of the County Court Collin County,
Texas
Harrison Jamison
Chief Justice Collin
Co.,
To the appraisers Estate WM. M. GAMBLE decd.
Inventory of the Estate of WM. M. GAMBLE decd.
A List of the property both real and personal belonging to the estate of WM. M. GAMBLE decd. rendered by the undersigned Administratrix of said Estate to wit; MARY GAMBLE this October 23rd day A. D. 1854 to the appraisers of said Estate appointed by the Probate Court of Collin County, Texas for the purpose to wit.
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No. of Article |
Description Property |
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1 B Lots to wit: |
Lots Nos. 234 & 235 in McKinney, Collin Co. |
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1/2 B Lot to wit: |
The south half lot 42 B (5) |
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50 acres of Land |
50 acres land out R. R. Beal tract out Wm. Davis |
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1 Negro girl 17 years old |
Unsound |
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1 Negro girl 5 years old |
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1 mare and colt. 25 head of hogs |
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2 cows 7 calves. Capenter's (sic) tools |
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3 Feather beds 7 Bedding |
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2 Bed Steads. 1 square Table |
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1 clock, cupboard ware, 1 set fire Irons. |
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Waggon & Harness. Kitchen Furniture 1 Side Saddle 1 Man's Saddle |
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1/2 Dozen chairs. |
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I, the undersigned administratrix of the Estate of WM. M. GAMBLE deceased solemnly swear that the above and foregoing is a true and correct list and inventory of all property both real and personal that has come to knowledge up to this date belonging to the Estate of said WM. M. GABLE, deceased, so help me God.
Mary Gamble, Administratrix said Estate
Sworn to and subscribed before me this Oct 23, day A. D. 1854.
Given under my hand and seal of office at
Attest
State of
Collin County Know all men by these presents that we, WILLIAM CULWELL as principal and JAMES LEDBETTER and THOMAS CULWELL as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Thirteen Hundred Dollars, f or the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and administrators, Jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed with our hands, and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls this the 31st day of July A. D. 1854.
The condition of the obligation is such that whereas the above bound WILLIAM CULWELL hath been appointed Administrator of the Estate of SOLOMON HUSTELLER dec'd.
Now if the said WILLIAM CULWELL shall well and truly perform all the duties…
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…required of him under said appointment then this obligation shall be null and void otherwise to remain of full force and effect.
Attest: William (his X mark) Culwell seal
John L. Lovejoy Clk. James (his X mark) Ledbetter seal
County Court C. C. Texas Thomas (his X mark) Culwell seal
By David Stiff Depty.
I do solemnly swear that SOLOMON HUFFSETTER deceased and without leaving any lawful will so far as I know or believe and that I will well and truly perform all the duties of administrator Pro tem of the Estate of SOLOMON HUFFSETTER deceased.
William (his X mark) Culwell
Sworn to in open Court this 31 day of July A. D. 1854.
H. Jamerson, Chief Justice C. C.
I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record on the 21st day of July A. D. 1854.
Attest: John L. Lovejoy
Clk. Co. C. C. Tex.
The State of
County of Collin Know all men that these presents that we, BARBARY CULWELL as principal and (blank) as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Two Thousand Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to made unto the said Chief Justice, we bind ourselves our heirs, executors and Administrator, jointly and severally and firmly by these presents.
Signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls the 28th day of August A. D. 1854.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound (blank) has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of SOLOMON HUFSETTLER Decd.
Now if the said Administratrix shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment…
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…obligation shall be null and void; otherwise to remain of full force and effect.
Attest William (his X mark) Culwell seal
John L. Lovejoy Thomas (his X mark) Culwell seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. James (his X mark) Leadbetter seal
State of
Collin County I BARBARY CULWELL do solemnly swear that I will well and faithfully discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me Administratrix of the Estate of SOLOMON HUFFSETTLER decd. I further solemnly swear that the said Decd. died without leaving any lawful will so far as I know or believe. So help me God.
B. (his X mark) Culwell
State of
A. D. 1854.
Witness
my hand [and] seal of office this
John L. Lovejoy Clk.
C. C. C. C. Texas
I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record on the 28th day of August A. D. 185_.
Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk.
State of
Collin County Know all men by this presents that me as principal and EDWARD T. BERRY, JOHN L. LOVEJOY, MARSHALL S. PULLIAM & B. B. FATHERELL (?) as sureties, are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars, for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by theses presents.
Signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this the 30th day of October A. D. 1854.
The condition of the above obligation is such whereas the above bounded EDWARD T. BERRY has been appointed by the County Court…
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…of Collin County, Texas, Guardian of the person and Estate of ANN M. BERRY this child of the minor ANN M. BERRY his child (sic).
Now if the said Guardian shall well and truly perform all the duties required by Law of him under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
Edward T. Berry seal
Attest: John L. Lovejoy seal
John L. Lovejoy M. S. Pulliam seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. Tex. Ben B. Fatheree seal
State of
Collin County I, EDWARD T. BERRY do solemnly swear that I will well and truly discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me as Guardian of the person and Estate of ANN M. MERRY, his child. So help me God.
Edward T. Berry
Sworn to and subscribed before me Oct 30th day A. D. 1854 in open court.
Given under my hand [and] seal Oct 29th day A. D. 1854.
John L. Lovejoy, Clk.
C. C. C. C. Texas
I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record on the 30th day A. D. 1854.
Attest; John L. Lovejoy, Clk.
State of
County of Collin Know all men by these present that we, JAMES M. COPE as principal and JOHN M. COPE and JAMES SMITH as securities, are held and firmly found unto the Chief Justice of Collin County in the sum of Seventeen Hundred Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by theses presents.
Signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this 27th day of February One Thousand and Eight Hundred and fifty four.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bounden JAMES M. COPE had been appointed by the Chief Justice….
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Of the
Now if the said JAMES M. COPE shall w ell and truly perform all the duties required of him by law under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
James M. Cope seal
John M. Cope seal
James Smith seal
State of
Collin County I do solemnly swear that I will well, truly and impartially perform and discharge all the duties incumbent upon me as Guardian named in the within & foregoing Bond, to the best of my knowledge. So help me God.
James M. Cope
State of
State of
Witness
my hand and seal of office at
John L. Lovejoy, Clk.
I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record on the 1st day of May A. D. 185_.
Attest: John L. Lovejoy Clk.
State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we JAMES B. JAMISON as principal and JAMES HERNDON and (blank) as securities are held and firmly bound unto the Chief justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Two Hundred Dollars, GEORGE W. WALLACE, for the payment of which well and truly, to be made…
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…we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, Jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed and seal with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this the 28th day of August A. D. 1854.
The condition of this above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden JAMES D. JAMISON has been appointed by the Court Guardian of the Estate of the minor ASA K. JAMISON, his son.
Now if the said JAMISON shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him by Law under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
Attest: J. B. Jamison seal
John L. Lovejoy James Herndon seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. Geo. W. Wallace seal
State of
County of Collin I, JAMES B. JAMISON, do solemnly swear that I will well and truly perform all the duties incumbent on me as Guardian of the Estate of ASA K. JAMISON a minor, his son, of the said J. B. JAMISON to the best of my skill and ability. So help me God.
J. B. Jamison
State of
Witness my hand and seal of office.
John L. Lovejoy, Clk. C. C. C. C. Texas.
I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record on the 28th day of August 1854.
Attest: John l. Lovejoy Clk. C. C. C.
The State of
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…of the County of Collin in the sum of One Thousand Dollars, for the payment of which will and truly to be made, unto the said Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed with our hands and seals, the seals being scrawls, this 29th (?) day of May A. D. 1854.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound OLIVER LOVING has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of HUPBOARD SHORT decd.
Now if the said Administrator shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of full force and effect.
Attest: Oliver Loving seal
John L. Lovejoy George H. Pigness (Pegues) seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. Texas Wm. H. Gage seal
The State of
County Court, May Term 1854.
To all to whom these presents may come greeting: Know ye that OLIVER LOVING was this day duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of HERBOARD (sic) SHORT, and the said OLIVER LOVING having given Bond and approved security for the faithful performance of his duties as such Administrator; These are therefore, to authorize the said LOVING to enter upon and take possession of all the said deceased both real and personal, and administer in accordance with the Law, and the orders of this court all and singular the Lands Goods, Chattels, rites and credit thereunto appeartaining [appertaining] to collect by suit or otherwise all sums of money due said Estate, and pay in accordance with the mode pointed out by law; all which it owes, or such portion thereof as it may be able to pay, first making out and returned to this court, a full and complete inventory of all its property and effects of every description, including a list of all its claims, rights and credits.
And the said Adminis[trator] is hereby authorized to take proper measures by suit at law or otherwise for the recovery of any property, belonging to said Estate which may be in possession of any other person, or persons who may be endeavoring and be…
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…court, at office in the Town of
John L. Lovejoy
By J. J. Harrison, Depty.
I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record on the 30th day of May A. D. 1854.
Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk. C. C. C. C.
State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, M. MISSOURI D'SPAIN & B. L. D'SPAIN as principal and J B WHILMETH and SOLOMON D'SPAIN as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars, for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, jointly, severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed with ours hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the 29 day of January A. D. 1855.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound M. MISSOURI D'SPAIN & B. L. D'SPAIN have been appointed Guardian of he person and Estate of ALICE G. M. DAY Daughter, an infant heir of the said M. MISSOUI D'SPAIN and F. M. DAY deceased.
Now if the said Guardian shall well and truly perform all the duties required of them under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of full force and effect.
Attest: M. Missouri D'Spain seal
John L. Lovejoy Solomon D'Spain seal
Clk.
State of
Collin County We, M. MISSOURI D'SPAIN and B. L. D'SPAIN do solemnly affirm that we will well and truly perform all the duties as Guardian of the person & Estate of ALICE G. M. DAY.
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M. Missouri D'Spain & B. L. D'Spain
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court.
Given under my hand and seal of office Jany. 29th 1855.
L.
S.
Collin Co.
Examined and Approved Jany. 29th 1855.
Harrison Jamison
Chief Justice C. C.
Filed for
record
Attest: John L. Lovejoy Clk. C. C. C. C.
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we WALTER YEARRY as principal and FIELDEN TWEEDLE, MARTIN HANCOCK and HARRISON STANFORD as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin the sum of Twelve Thousand Dollars, for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, Jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the 29th day of January A. D. 1855.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound WALTER YEARRY has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of JOHN YEARRY deceased, late of Collin County, Texas.
Now if the said Administrator shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of full force and effect.
Attest: Water (sic) Yearry seal
John L. Lovejoy Fielden Tweedle seal
Clerk
Collin Co., Texas Harrison (his X mark) Stanford seal
State of
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…of Administrator of said Estate. So help me God.
Walter Yearry
Sworn to and subscribed before me in open court this Jany. 29th 1855.
Given under my hand and seal of office at
L. S. John L. Lovejoy Clk. C. C. C. C. Texas
Examined and approve Jany 22nd 1855.
Harrison Jamerson
Chief Justice C. C. T.
I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record on the 29th day of January A. D. 1855.
Attest: John L. Lovejoy Clk.
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that I, DAVID ELLIOTT as principal, and WALTER YEARRY and JOHN L. LOVEJOY as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars, for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, Jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this the 27th day of February A. D. 1855.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden DANIEL ELLIOTT has been appointed by the Honorable Probate Court of said County, Guardian of the person and property of the minor BENJAMIN HARRIS, the surviving heirs of (blank) Harris deceased, late of the State of Missouri who departed this life in said State leaving as his own [only?] surviving heir the said BENJAMIN HARRIS.
Now if the said DANIEL ELLIOTT shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him by law under said appointment then this obligation shall be null and….
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…void, otherwise to remain in full force and Effect.
Attest: Daniel Elliott seal
John L. Lovejoy Walter Yearry seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. John L. Lovejoy seal
The state of
County of Collin I, DANIEL ELLIOTT do solemnly swear that I will well and truly perform the duties as Guardian of the Estate and Person of BENJAMIN HARRIS, minor.
Daniel Elliott
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this
Harrison Jamison
Examined and approved
H. Jamison
Filed for
record
Attest: John L. Lovejoy Clk C. C. C. C. Texas.
I certify that the original of
the foregoing record was filed for record
The State of
To all to whom these presents may come greeting:
Know ye that DANIEL ELLIOTT has this day duly appointed Guardian of the person and property of the minor BENJAMIN HARRIS, and the said DANIEL ELLIOTT having given Bond and approved security for the faithful performance of his duties as such Guardian. These are therefore to authorize the said DANIEL ELLIOTT to enter upon and take in possession and charge, all the property of whatsoever description belonging to the Estate of said minor and faithfully to protect, manage and Administer the said property for the benefit of said Ward in accordance with the Law and the drection [direction] of this Court until such time as the said minor shall be of competent age to assume the management thereof for himself, or until discharged from said trust and management be order of this court the said Guardian first making out and returning to this Court a full inventory and appraisement…
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…of all the property, rights, claims, and due of said Ward, which shall have come to his knowledge. And the said Guardian is hereby empowered to take proper and necessary action to protect, preserve, and manage the property of said Ward and to recover any property belonging to him, or other proper and prudent course. And the said Guardian is hereby entrusted with the charge, custody, and control of the person of said Ward, and the care of his Education, support and maintenance as the Law directs.
Given under my hand.
Harrison Jamison
Chief
Justice of
In attestation whereof I have hereunto set my official signature and the seal of said court at office in the Town of McKinney on the 27th day of February Eighteen Hundred and fifty five.
John L. Lovejoy
The State of
To all to whom these presents may come, Greeting:
Know ye that NANCY WILSON has this day duly appointed Guardian of the person and property of the minors, JOEL, JAMES, CATHARINE, JOSEPH E., JULIA A., SOPHIA C., SARAH S., HARMAN (?) & MARGARET A. HALCLMB (sic). And the said Guardian having given Bond and approved security for the faithful…of her duties as such Guardian:
These are therefore to authorize the said NANCY WILSON to enter upon and take into possession all the property of whatsoever description belonging to the Estate of said Minor and faithfully to protect, manage and Administer the said property for the benefit of said Wards in accordance with the Law and the directions of this Court until such time as the said Minor shall be competent age to assume the management thereof for themselves; or until discharged from said trust and management…
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…by order of this court, the said Guardian first making and returned to the Court a full inventory and appraisement of all the property, Claims, rights, and dues of said Wards, which shall have…(?) to her knowledge.
And the said Guardian is hereby empowered to take all proper and necessary action to protect, preserve, and manage the property of said Wards and to recovery [recover] any property belonging to her or any sums of money due them, either by suit or other proper and prudent course.
And the said Guardian is hereby entrusted with the charge, custody and control of the person of said Wards; and the care of their Education, support and maintainance [maintenance] as the Law directs.
Given under my hand.
H. Jamerson
Chief Justice of
In attestation whereof I have
hereunto set my official signature and the seal of said Court at office in the
Town of
L. S. John L. Lovejoy, County
Clerk of
Filed for
record
Attest: John L. Lovejoy
Clk. C. C. C. C. Texas.
The State of
County of Collin Know all me by these present that we, NANCY WILSON as principal, and WILLIAM WILSON, BUFORD HENRY, SAMUEL HART, L. M. MARTIN & JOHN L. LOVEJOY Jr. as sureties, are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Four Thousand ($4,000) Dollars and (blank) cents, for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, Jointly and severally firmly by these presents.
Signed, sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this the 26th day of Feb. A. D. 1855.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas that the bounden NANCY WILSON has been appointed by the County…
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…Court of Colin County, Texas, Guardian of the persons and Estates of the minors JOEL, JAMES, CATHARINE, JOSEPH E., JULIA A., SOPHIA C., SARAH S., HARMAN & MARGARET A. HOLCOURT, heirs of HARMAN HALCOURT deceased (The property belonging to said Minors being in Vanzant [Van Zandt] County). This Bond is to enable the said guardian to remove the same to this county & to protect the same in & as Guardian herein after removal.
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.
Nancy Wilson seal
Attest; Wm. Wilson seal
John L. Lovejoy Buford Henry seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. L. M. Martin seal
S. Hart seal
John L. Lovejoy seal
State of
Nancy Wilson
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
Given under my hand and seal
L. S. John L. Lovejoy
Clk. C. C. C. C. Texas
Examined and approved
Attest: H. Jamerson
Chief Justice of Collin Co.
Filed for record
Attest: John L. Lovejoy
Clk. C. C. C. C.
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The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, THOS LEWELLING as principal and A. J. TUCKER and JOHN L. LOVEJOY as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Three Hundred and Twenty Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, jointly, firmly by these presents.
Singed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the 27th day of February A. D. 1855.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound has been appointed Administrator de bonis non of the Estate of JOSHUA E. HEATH deceased.
Now if the said LEWELLLING shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of full force and effect.
Attest: Thos. Lewelling seal
John L. Lovejoy A. J. Tucker seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. John L. Lovejoy seal
State of
Thos. Lewelling
State of
Given under my hand and seal of office
L. S. John l. Lovejoy, Clk.
C. C. C. C. Texas
Examined and approved
H.
Jamerson, Chief Justice Collin Co.,
Filed for record
Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk C. C. C. C.
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The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, DANIEL ELLIOTT as principal and WALTER YEARRY and JOHN L. LOVEJOY as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars, for the payment of which will 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 the 27th day of February A. D. 1855.
The
condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden DANIEL ELLIOT has been appointed by the
Honorable, the Probate Court of said County, Guardian of the person and
property of the minor BENJAMIN HARRIS,
the surviving heir of McCAGESH (?)
HARRIS deceased, late of the State of
Now if the said DANIEL ELLIOTT shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him by law under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and Effect.
Attest: Daniel Elliott Seal
John L. Lovejoy Walter Yeary Seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. Tex. John L. Lovejoy Seal
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, WALTER YEARY as principal and JAMES H. LOVEJOY and JOHN L. LOVEJOY as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Two Thousand Dollars…cents for the payment of which will and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this the 1st day of May A. D. 1855.
The condition of this obligation is such…
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…that whereas the above bound W. YEARY has been appointed by the County Court of Collin County Guardian of the person & Estate of the Minors ELIZABETH YEARY one of the heirs of the Estate of JOHN YEARY dec'd late of Collin County, Texas.
Now if the said W. YEARY shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him, by Law under said appointment then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and Effect.
Attest: Walter Yeary seal
John L. Lovejoy J. H. Lovejoy seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. J. L. Lovejoy seal
State of
Collin County I, W. YEARY do solemnly swear that I will well, truly and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent on me to the best of [my] knowledge & skill as Guardian of the person & estate of ELIZABETH YEARY & skill (?). So help me God.
Walter Yearry
State of
Given under my hand and seal of office
L. S. John L. Lovejoy Clk. C. C. C. C. Texas.
Examined and approved
H. Jamerson,
Chief Justice Collin Co.
Filed for record
Attest: John L. Lovejoy, C. C. C. C. (torn)
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we WILLIAM PENN as principal and A. HOWELL, ADAM GRANT and JEREMIAH H. WILSON as securities are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in he sum of Five Hundred ($500) dollars, for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seal being scrawls, the 26th day…
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…of March A. D. 1855.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bounden WILLIAM PENN has been appointed administrator of the Estate of JACKSON HARDIN dec. late of Collin County, Tex.
Now if the said administrator shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of full force and Effect.
Attest: William Penn seal
John L. Lovejoy A. Howell seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. Tex. J. H. Wilson seal
Adam Grant seal
State of
County of Collin I solemnly swear that I will well and truly perform and discharge all the duties incumbent on me as administrator of the within Estate to the best of my skill and ability, and that the said JACKSON HARDIN died with leaving any lawful will so far as I know or believe. So help me God
William Penn
Sworn to and subscribed before me in open court,
Given under my hand and seal of office,
L. S. John L. Lovejoy
Clk. C. C. C. C. Texas
Examined and approved
Attest: H. Jamerson
Chief Justice C. C. T.
Filed for record
Attest: John L. Lovejoy Clk. C. C. C. C.
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, MARTIN HARVICK as principal and SAMUEL BOGART and REASE P. MURRY as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Two Thousand Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice we bind…
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…ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls the 30th day of April 1855.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound MARTIN HARVICK has been appointed Guardian of the persons & Estates of his minor children JOHN S. HARVICK, MARY HARVICK, NANCY PASAN, NEVADA E. & CASANDRA HARVICK, heirs at Law of the Estate of JOHN YEARYY Dec'd late of Collin County, Texas.
Now if the said MARTIN HARVICK Shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of full force and Effect.
Attest: Martin Harvick seal
John L. Lovejoy Sam'l Bogart seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. Rease P. Murry seal
State of
Given under my hand and seal of office,
L. S. John L. Lovejoy, Clk. C. C. C. C. Texas
Examined and approved
H. Jamerson
Chief Justice C. C. T.
Filed
Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk. C. C. C. C.
The State of
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…unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of sixteen Thousand ($16,000) dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs executors and Administrators, Jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed, sealed and delivered with our hands and seals, scrawls, the 26th day of March A. D. 1855.
The condition of this obligations is such that whereas the above bound JAMES G. HIX and ABIGALL HOWARD has been appointed Administrators of the Estate of JARRET HOWARD, Decd., late of Collin County, Texas.
Now if the said Administrators shall well and truly perform all the duties required of them under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of full force and Effect.
James G. Hix seal
Attest: Abigail Howard seal
John L. Lovejoy Silas Herrington seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. Robert Wm. Carpenter seal
W. H. Thomas seal
State of
Collin County we solemnly swear that we will well and truly discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me as administrator and administratrix of the within Estate to the best of our skills and beliefs & that said decedent died without leaving any lawful will so far as I know or believe. So help me God.
James G. Hix
Abigail Howard
Sworn to and subscribed before me
Given
under my hand and seal of office,
L. S. John L. Lovejoy, Clk. C. C. C. C.
Examined 7 approved march 26th, 1855.
Harrison Jamison Chief Justice C. C. T.
Filed
Attest John L. Lovejoy Clk. C. C. C. C. T.
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The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, JOHN McCABE as principal and ALFRED JOHNSON and DAVID STIFF as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Five Hundred Dollars….cents for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, our executors and Administrators, Jointly and severally, firmly by theses presents.
Singed and sealed with our seals being scrawls, this the 1st day of May A. D. 1855.
The
condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden JOHN McCABE has been appointed by the
Court Guardian of the Persons of the minors, JOHN G. W. McCABE and WM. B.
McCABE, heirs of WM. B. McCABE
deceased late of Navar [Navarro?] County,
Now if the said JOHN McCABE shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
Attest: John McCabe seal
John L. Lovejoy Alfred Johnson seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. David Stiff seal
State of
Collin County I solemnly swear that I will well & truly discharge & perform all the duties devolving on me as Guardian of the person of the within named person to the best of my knowledge and skill. So help me God.
John McCabe
Sworn to and subscribed before me
in open Court
Attest:
my hand and seal of office
John
L. Lovejoy Clk. Co. Court Collin Co.,
Examined and Approved
H.
Jamison Chief Justice C. C.
Filed for
record
Attest: John L. Lovejoy
Clk. C. C. C. C. Texas
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The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we W. G. STROTHER as principal and J. O. STRAUGHAN, J. J. HARRISON & C. H. WYSONG as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Two Thousand Dollars, for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents.
Signed with our hands and sealed with our seal, the seals being scrawls, the 31st day of March A. D. 1855.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound has been appointed Administrator of the estate of B. C. STROTHER (?) deceased.
Now is the said Administrator shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment then the obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of full force and Effect
W. G. Strother seal
Attest: J. O. Straughan seal
John L. Lovejoy J. J. Harrison seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. C. h. Wysong seal
State of
Collin County I solemnly swear that I will well and faithfully discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me as administrator of the Estate of B. C. STROTHER Decd. to the best of my skill & ability & I do further solemnly swear that said Decd. died without leaving any lawful will so far as I know or believe. So Help me God.
W. G. Strother
State of
Witness
my hand and seal of office
John L. Lovejoy Clk
C. C. C. C. Texas
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Examined and approved
Harrison Jamison
Chief Justice C. C. Tex.
Filed for record March 31st day A. D. 1855.
Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk. C. C. C. C.
The State of
Signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the 30th day of April A. D. 1855.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound WILLIAM C. McKINNEY has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of A. G. COMAR, deceased, late of Collin County, Texas.
Now if said Admr. shall well and truly perform all t he duties required of him under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of full force and effect.
Attest: Wm. C. McKinney seal
John L. Lovejoy Thomas Mahar seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. Geo. White seal
State of
Collin County I solemnly swear that I will well and truly perform and discharge all t he duties incumbent on me as administrator of the within named deceased, A. G. COMAR died without leaving any lawful will so far as I know. So help me God.
State of
Given under my hand and seal of office
L. S. John L. Lovejoy
Clk. C. C. C. C.
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Examined and approved
Harrison Jamison
Chief Justice, Collin co.
Filed for
record
Attest: John L. Lovejoy Clk. C. C. C. C.
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, LOUCINDA YEARY as principal and DAVID YEARY & JAMES KYSER as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of seven ($700) Hundred Dollars and …cents for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, Jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls this the thirtieth day of April A. D. 1855.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden LOUCINDA YEARRY has been appointed by the Court Guardian of the person & Estate of the minor, THOMAS W. YEARY, heir at Law of the Estate of JOHN YEARY Decd., late of Collin County.
Now if the said LOUCINDA YEARY shall well and truly perform all the duties required of her by Law under said appointment, then the obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and Effect.
Attest: Loucinda Yeary seal
John L. Lovejoy David Yeary seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. James Kyser seal
State of
Lucinda Yeary
State of
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…
Given under my hand & seal of office
L. S. John L. Lovejoy, Clk Co. Court
Examined and approved
Harrison Jamison
Chief Justice C. C.
Filed for
record
Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk. C. C. C. C.
State of
County of Collin Know all men by these present that we DAVID YEARY as principal and WALTER YEARY and T. R. BAILEY as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Three Thousand Dollars, far the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, Jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed and seals with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this the 1st first day of May 1855.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden DAVID YEARY has been appointed by the Probate Court, Collin County, Guardian of the person and Estate of the minors JOHN YEARY, JR., one of the heirs of the Estate of JOHN YEARY dec'd & SYNTHIA O. YEARY and WM. P. YEARY, heirs of JAMES W. YEARY dec'd & heirs at Law of JOHN YEARY dec'd their Grandfather.
Now if the said DAVID YEARY shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him by law under said appointment then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and Effect.
Attest: David Yeary seal
John L. Lovejoy Walter Yeary seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. T. R. Bailey seal
State of
David Yeary
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State of
Given
under my hand & seal of office
L.S. John L. Lovejoy
Clk. C. C. C. C. Tex.
Examined and approved May1st, 1855.
Harrison Jamison
Chief Justice C. T.
Filed
Attest: John L. Lovejoy
C. C. C. C. C. C. Tex.
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by thee presents that we, ANN E. PHILLLIPS & WM. PERRIN as principal and WILLIAM BEAVERLY, JOHN NELSON & ROBERT FITZHUGH as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of six thousand Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly, severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed with our hand and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the 29th day of May A. D. 1855.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound ANN B. PHILLIPS and WILLIAM PERRIN has been appointed Administratrix & Administrator of the Estate of THOMAS PHILLIPS late a citizen of Collin who died in Tarrant County, Texas.
Now if the said Administrator shall well and truly perform all the duties required of them under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of full force and Effect.
Attest: Ann (her X mark) E. Phillips seal
John L. Lovejoy William Perrin seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. John Nelson seal
Robert Fitzhugh seal
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We solemnly swear that we will well and truly discharge the duties incumbent on us as Administratrix and Administrator [of the] Estate [of] THOS. PHILLIPS to the best of our knowledge and belief & that said Dec'd died without leaving any lawful will so far and we know or believe. So help us God.
Ann E. Phillips
William Perrin
Sworn to and subscribed before
me,
Given under my hand & seal of office May 285h 1855.
L. S. John L. Lovejoy
Clk. C. C. C. C.
Examined and approved May 285h 1855.
Attest: H. Jamison, Chief Justice Collin Co.
Filed May 285h 1855.
Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk. C. C. C. C.
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, JANE FRENCH as principal and JAMES KEELING and ELI BAKER as securities are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of six ($6,000) Thousand Dollars, for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the said Chief justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the 28th day of June A. D. 1855.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound JANE FRENCH has been appointed Administratrix of the Estate of her late husband SAMUEL FRENCH Decd. also late of Collin County, Texas.
Now if the said FRENCH shall well and truly perform all the duties required of her under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of full force and Effect.
Attest: Jane (her X mark) French seal
John L. Lovejoy James (his X mark) Keeling seal
C. C. C. C. C. Tex. Eli Baker seal
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State of
Collin County I do solemnly swear that SAMUEL FRENCH deceased died without leaving any lawful will so far as I know or believe and that I will well and truly perform all the duties of Administratrix of the Estate of said SAM'L FRENCH Dec'd. So help me God.
Jane (her X mark) French
State of
Given under my hand & seal of office
L. S. John L. Lovejoy
Clk.
Co. Court Collin Co.
Examined and approved,
H. Jamison
Chief Justice
Filed for
record
Attest: John L. Lovejoy
Clk. C. C. C. C.
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, THOMAS KENDALL as principal and W. H. HERRON, WILLIAM PELHAM & GEORGE T. KEY as securities, are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Four Thousand Dollars and ….cents, for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we find ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, Jointly and severally, firmly by theses presents.
Signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this the 30th thirtieth day of July A. D. 1855.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound THOMAS KENDALL has been appointed by the County Court, Collin Co. Guardian of the persons and Estates of minors AXIA ANN HELMS, WILLIAM HELMS, GEORGE W. HELMS, SARAH E. HELMS, FRANCIS MARION HELMS, and MARY THOMPSON HELMS, heirs of THOMPSON HELMS, Decd. late of Collin County, Texas.
Now if the said Guardian shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him by Law under said appointment, the this obligation shall b e null and void, otherwise to remain of full force and Effect.
Attest: Thomas Kendall seal
John L. Lovejoy William H. Herron seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. Tex. William Pelham seal
G. T. Key seal
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I, THOMAS KIMBLE (sic), appointed by the County Court Guardian of the personas and property of the within named minors, heirs of THOMPSON HELMS deceased. That I will well and truly perform all the duties of Guardian of the person and Estate of said minors, heirs of the deceased. So help me God.
Sworn to and subscribed to in open Court his 31st day of July A. D. , 1855.
Harrison Jamison, Chief Justice C. C. T.
Examined and approved
H. Jamison
Chief Justice C. C. T.
Filed
Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk. C. C. C. C. Texas
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, JOHN WILLIAMS as principal and (blank) as securities are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of Collin County in the sum of six Hundred Dollars, for the payment of which w ell and truly to be made unto said Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly, severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the twenty Seventh day of August A. D. 1855.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound JOHN WILLIAMS has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of JOSEPH WILLIAMS deceased.
Now if the said JOHN WILLIAMS Admr. as aforesaid, shall w ell and truly perform all the duties required of him under said…
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…appointment then this obligation shall be null and voided, otherwise to remain of full force and effect.
Attest: John Williams seal
John L. Lovejoy J. O. Straugham seal
Clk. C. C. C. C.
By B. Henry, Dept.
The State of
County of Collin I do solemnly swear that JOSEPH WILLIAMS deceased, did without leaving any lawful will so far as I know or believe and that I will w ell and truly perform all the duties of Administrator of the Estate of said JOSEPH WILLIAMS.
John Williams
Signed and sworn to before me this 27th day of August A. D. 1855 in open Court.
Harrison Jamison
Chief Justice C. C. T.
Approved
H. Jamerson,
Chief Justice, C. C. T.
Filed,
Attest: John L. Lovejoy
Clk. Co. Court, Collin Co.
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents, that we, JOHN C. BATES as principal and (blank) as securities are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Two Thousand Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the twenty eight day of August A. D. 1855.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound has been appointed Guardian of the person and property of the Minor ELIZABETH CHINOWORTH, an infant….
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…under the age of 14 years and daughter of ELIZA BATES (alias ELIZA CHINOWORTH).
Now if the said JOHN C. BATES shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of full force and effect.
Attest: John L. Lovejoy John
C. Bates seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. Sam Bogart seal
I certify that will well and truly discharge all the duties incumbent on me as Guardian of the within named persons to the best of my skill and ability. So help me God.
John C. Bates.
State of
Given under my hand and seal of office at office, this
L. S. John L. Lovejoy Clk. Co.
County, Collin Co.
Approved
H. Jamerson Chief Justice C. C. T.
Filed Sept . 24th 1855.
Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk. C. C. C. C. Tex.
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, B. F. HENDRICKS as principal and J. H. HARBERGER and JOHN L. LOVEJOY as sureties, are held and firmly bound unto the Chief justice of the County of Collin in the sum of One Thousand Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto said Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, jointly, severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed with our own hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls the twenty fourth day of September A. D. 18555.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of JAMES YEARY deceased.
Now if the said B. F. HENDRICKS shall well and truly perform the duties required of him under said appointment, then this obligation…
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…shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
Attest: B. F. Hendricks seal
John L. Lovejoy J. H. Harberger seal
Clk. C. C. C. C.
I do solemnly swear that JAMES YEARY deceased died without leaving a lawful will so far as I know or believe, and that I will well and truly perform all the duties of Admr. of the Estate aforesaid Decedent.
State of
Given under my hand and official seal this day and year first above written.
L. S. John L. Lovejoy Clk. Co.
Court
Collin Co.,
Approved
H. Jamison.
Chief Justice C. C. TX.
Filed
Attest my official signature.
John L. Lovejoy Clk.
C. C. C. C. Texas
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these resents that we, GEORGE FITZHUGH as principal and J. W. KIRBY and J. L. LOVEJOY as securities are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Five Hundred Dollars and …cents, for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this the 25th day of Sept A. D. 1855.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bounden GEORGE FITZHUGH has been appointed by the Probate Court of Collin County, Texas, Administrator of the Estate of….
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…GABRIEL H. MOUNTRY Dec'd.
Now if the said FITZHUGH shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him by law under said appoint, then this oblation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of full force and Effect.
Attest: George Fitzhugh seal
John L. Lovejoy J.
C. C. C. C. C. Tex. J. L. Lovejoy, Jr. seal
I do solemnly swear that G. H. MOUNTRY Dec'd died without leaving any lawful will so far as I know or believe & that I will well and truly perform the duties of Administrator of the Estate of said Decedent.
George Fitzhugh
State of
Given under my hand & seal of office at office this date above written
L.
S. John
L. Lovejoy Co. Clk. Collin Co.,
Approved
H. Jamerson, Chief Justice C. C. T.
Filed for
record
Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk. C. C. C. C. Texas.
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, GEORGE FITZHUGH as principal and J. W. KIRBY and J. L. LOVEJOY as securities are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Five Hundred Dollars and 00/ cents for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this the 25th day of Sept. A. D. 1855.
The condition of the above obligations is such that whereas the above bounden has been appointed by the County Court of Collin County administrator or the Estate of WM. MOUNTRY dec'd.
Now if the said Administrator shall w ell and truly perform all the duties required of them by Law under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain…
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In full force and effect.
Attest: George Fitzhugh seal
John L. Lovejoy J.
Clk. C. C. C. C. Texas J. L. Lovejoy, Jr. seal
I do solemnly swear that WM. MOUNTRY deceased died without leaving any lawful will so far as I know or believe, & that I will well and truly perform the duties of Administrator of the Estate of said WM. MOUNTRY deceased.
George Fitzhugh
State of
Given under my hand and seal of office at office, this Sept. 25th
L. S. John L. Lovejoy
Clk. Co. Court, Collin Co., Teas
Approved
H. Jamison
Chief Justice C. C. Tex.
Filed for
record
L.
S. Attest:
Collin
Co.,
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, WM. B. CROCKER, as principal and ORION CROCKER & WM. S. MARTIN as securities are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Five Hundred Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, Jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the 29th day of Oct, A. D. 1855.
The condition of the obligation is such that whereas the above bound WM. B. CROCKER has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of S. W. SINGLETON, deceased late of Collin county, Texas.
Now the said WM. B. CROCKER shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of…
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…full force and Effect.
Attest: William B. Crocker seal
John L. Lovejoy Orion Crocker seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. W. S. Martin seal
I, WM. B. CROCKER do solemnly swear that S. W. SINGLETON, deceased, died without leaving any lawful will as far as I know or believe, and that will do and perform all the duties of Administrator of the Estate of the deceased. So help me God.
Wm. B. Crocker
Sworn & subscribed before me, H. Jamerson, Chief Justice of the County Court in open Court, this 27th day of October A. D. 1855.
H. Jamison, Chief Justice, C. C. T.
Approved
H. Jamerson
Chief Justice C. C. Tex.
Filed Oct. 29t5h, 1855 for record.
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, MARY A. GABLE as principal and JOHN NELSON and DAVID STIFF as security, are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Three Thousand Dollars and 00 cent, for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this the 30th day of Oct. A. D. 1855.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bounden MARY A. GAMBLE, has been appointed by the County Court of Collin County for Probate business, Guardian of the Estate of JOHN A. GAMBLE, WM. A. GAMBLE, ERASTUS R. GAMBLE, TUTTLE J. GAMBLE and ANN C. GAMBLE, minor heirs of WM. M. GAMBLE deceased, late of Collin County, Texas.
Now if the said 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 of full force and effect.
Mary (her X mark) Gamble seal
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Attest: John Nelson seal
John L. Lovejoy David Stiff seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. Tex.
State of
Mary A. Gamble
Sworn to and subscribed before me this Oct 30th day A. D. 1855.
Given under my hand and seal of office at office, this
L. X. John L. Lovejoy, Clk. Co.
Collin
Co.,
Examined and approved
H. Jamerson
Chief Justice C. C. T.
Filed for
record
Attest:
John L. Lovejoy, Clk C. C. C. C.,
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, JOHN PEW as principal and J. H. HARBERGER, JOHN L. LOVJOY as securities are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of six 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 with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls the thirtieth day of October A. D. 1855.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound JOHN PEW has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of ABRAM MURPHY, dec'd. late of Collin County, Texas.
Now if the said Administrator shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment then this obligation to be null and void, otherwise to remain of full force and Effect.
John Pew seal
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Attest: J. H. Harberger seal
John L. Lovejoy John L. Lovejoy Jr. seal
Clk. C. C. C. C.
I solemnly swear that ABRAM MURPHY died without leaving any lawful will so far as I know or believe and that I will well and truly perform all the duties of Administrator of the Estate of said deceased to the best of my skill and ability. So help me God.
John Pew
Sworn to and subscribed before me in open Court.
Given
under my hand and seal of office at
L. S. John L. Lovejoy
Examined and approved
H. Jamerson, Chief Justice C. C. T.
Filed
Attest my official signature.
John L. Lovejoy Clk. C. C. & Effo.
R. C. C.
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, W. YEARY as principal and JOHN L. LOVEJOY, JR. & B. F. HENDRICK as securities are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of One thousand Collars and….cents, for the payment of which [well] and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this the 26th day of Nov. A. D. 1855.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden W. YEARY has been appointed by the Probate Court said County Guardian of the Person and Estate of the Minors SYNTHIA O. YEARRY & WM. P. YEARRY, minor heirs of JAMES W. YEARRY Dec'd and heirs at Law of JOHN YEARY Dec'd.
I do solemnly swear that I will well and truly perform all the duties incumbent on me as Guardian of the within named persons. So help me God.
Walter Yearry.
Sworn to and subscribed before me in open Court.
Given under my hand and…
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…and seal of
office
L.
S.
Collin
Co.,
Examined and approved by the
Court
George W. Fitzhugh
John B. Martin Co. Com.
W. Yearry
Filed for record
Attest my official signature.
John L. Lovejoy Clk.
C. C. & effo R. C. C.
The State of
Know ye that whereas JANE BARRINGTON has this day by the Court of Probate in and for the said county of Sebastian been appointed Guardian for MARY W. THAYER, a minor under the age of Twenty one years by her entering into Bond to the said minor in the sum of One Hundred Dollars, and whereas the said JANE BARRINGTON has this day filed her Bond in said sum to said Minor, which said Bonds stands approved by the Court.
Now, therefore, the said JANE BARRINGTON is hereby authorized and empowered to collect and receive all moneys, property and effects that now are or hereafter may become due to his said Ward and in general to do and perform all and singular the duties devolving upon her as such guardian by Law, or that may be enjoined upon her by the lawful order, sentence or decree of any court having competent Jurisdiction.
In
testimony whereof I, JOHN CARWELL, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio
Clerk of the Probate Court in and for said county of Sebastian. Hereto set my
hand and affix the seal of said Court at my office in the City of
John Carwell, Clerk.
State of
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…Judge of the County Court of Sebastian County do hereby certify that the signature of JOHN CARWELL is genuine. That he was at the date of signing the within and still is Clerk of Sebastian County and that his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit.
Given under my hand and private seal this 22nd day of Sept., 1855.
S. M. Rutherford seal
Presiding Ju. Of C. C. S. C.
I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record, on the 29th day of Oct. 1855.
Attest: John L. Lovejoy Clk. C. C.
& effo. R. C. C. Tex.
The State of
Know ye that whereas JANE BARRINGTON has on this day by the Court of Probate in and for the said County of Sebastian been appointed Guardian for SUSAN T. THAYER, a minor under the age of fourteen years, by her entering into Bon d to said minor in the sum of One Hundred Dollars, and whereas the said JANE BARRINGTON has this day filed her Bond in such sum to said Minor, which said Bond stand approved by the court.
Now, therefore, she, the said JANE BARRINGTON, is hereby authorized and empowered to collect or receive all money's (sic), property and effects that now are or hereafter may become due to her said Ward, and in general to do and perform all and singular the duties devolving upon her as such Guardian by Law, or that may be enjoined upon her, by the lawful order, sentence or decree of any court having competent Jurisdiction.
In
testimony whererof I, JOHN CARWELL, Clerk of the
Circuit Court and Ex officio Clerk of the Probate Court in and for said
John Carwell, Clerk.
State of
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…is genuine, that he was at the time of signing the within, and still is, Clerk of Sebastian County, and that his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit.
Given under my hand and Probate seal, this 22nd day of Sept. 1855.
S. M. Rutherford seal
Presiding Judge C. C. S. C.
I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record on the 29th day of Oct. 1855.
Attest:
Collin
Co.,
The State of
Know
ye that whereas JANE BARRINGTON has,
on this day by the Court of Probate in and for the
In testimony whereof, I, JOHN CARWELL, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Ex officio Clerk of the Probate in and for the said County of Sebastian hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of [court?] at my office in the City of Fort Smith on the 20th day of April A. D. 1854.
John Carwell, Clerk.
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State of
County of Sebastian I, SAM'L M. RUTHERFORD, Presiding Judge of the County Court of Sebastian County, do hereby certify that the signature of JOHN CARWELL is genuine, that he was at the time signing the within and still is Clerk of Sebastian County and that his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit.
Given under my hand and private seal this 22nd day of September 1855.
S. M. Rutherford seal
Presiding Judge C. C. S. C.
I certify that the original of
the foregoing record was filed for record on
Attest: My official signature
& Ex Officio R. C. C. Tex.
The State of
Know ye that whereas JANE BARRINGTON has on this day by the Court of probate of Sebastian County been appointed Guardian for JOHN W. THAYER, a minor under the age of fourteen years by her entering into Bond to said minor in the sum of One Hundred Dollars, and whereas the said JANE BARRINGTON has this day filed her Bond in such sum to said minor, which said Bond stand approved by the Court.
Now, therefore, she, the said JANE BARRINGTON, is hereby authorized and empowered to collect and receive all moneys, property and Effects that now are, or hereafter may become due to her said Ward and in general to do and perform all and singular the duties devolving upon her as such Guardian, by Law: or that may be enjoined upon her by the lawful order, sentence or decree of any Court having competent Jurisdiction.
In testimony whereof, I, JOHN CARWELL, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Ex officio Clerk of the Probate in and for the said County of Sebastian hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said court at my office in the City of Fort Smith on the 20th day of April A. D. 1854.
L. S. John Carwell, Clerk.
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State of
County of Sebastian I, SAM'L M. RUTHERFORD, Presiding Judge of the County Court of Sebastian County, do hereby certify that the signature of JOHN CARWELL is genuine, that he was at the time signing the within and still is Clerk of Sebastian County and that his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit.
Given under my hand and private seal this 22nd day of September 1855.
S. M. Rutherford seal
Presiding Judge C. C. S. C.
I certify that the original of
the foregoing record was filed for record on
Attest: My official signature.
Collin
Co.,
The State of
Know ye that whereas JANE BARRINGTON has on this day by the Court of Probate in and for said County of Sebastian, been appointed Guardian for NATHAN I. THAYER, a minor under the age of fourteen years by her entering into Bond to said minor in the sum of One Hundred Dollars, and whereas the said JANE BARRINGTON has this day filed her Bond in such sum to said minor, which said Bond stand approved by the Court.
Now, therefore, she, the said JANE BARRINGTON, is hereby authorized and empowered to collect and receive all moneys, property and Effects that now are, or hereafter may become due to her said Ward and in general to do and perform all and singular the duties devolving upon her as such Guardian, by Law or that may be enjoined upon her by the lawful order, sentence or decree of any Court having competent Jurisdiction.
In testimony whereof, I, JOHN CARWELL, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Ex officio Clerk of the Probate in and for the said County of Sebastian hereunto set my hand and affix…
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the seal of said
court at my office in the City of
L. S. John Carwell, Clerk.
State of
County of Sebastian I, SAM'L M. RUTHERFORD, Presiding Judge of the County Court of Sebastian County, do hereby certify that the signature of JOHN CARWELL is genuine, that he was at the time signing the within and still is Clerk of Sebastian County and that his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit.
Given under my hand and private seal this 22nd day of September 1855.
S. M. Rutherford seal
Presiding Judge C. C. S. C.
State of
County of Sebastian I, JOHN CAMALL, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the County Court within and for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that SAMUEL M. RUTHERFORD whose genuine signature appears to the above and foregoing certificates is, and was, at the time of signing the same, Presiding Judge of the County Court of said County, and that his signature above are genuine, and in his own proper hand writing, and that eh certificate of Guardianship hereto annexed is in due form of Law.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand as such Clerk and affix the seal of said Court at office in the city of Fort Smith in the County and State aforesaid this 22nd day of September A. D. 1855.
L.
S.
By J. H. Garner, Dept. Clerk.
I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record on the 29th day of October 1855.
Attest my official signature.
John
L. Lovejoy,
Collin
Co.,
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, SILAS YAMALL (YARNALL?) as principal and H. F. WEAR & WM. B. WEAR as securities are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars for the…
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…payment of which well and truly to be paid unto the Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, being scrawls, the 31st day of Decr. A. D. 1855.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound SILAS YAMALL (YARNALL?) has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of BENJAMIN REYNOLDSON dec'd.
Now the said YARNALL shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, other wise to remain of full force and effect.
Attest: Silas Yamall seal
John L. Lovejoy H. F. Wear seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. Tex. Wm. B. Wear seal
State of
Collin County I do solemnly swear that I will well and truly discharge and perform all the duties of Administrator of the Estate of BENJAMIN REYNOLDSON de'd. that said Decedent left no lawful will so far as I know or believe. So help me God.
Silas Jamall.
State of
Collin Count Sworn to and subscribed before me this Decr. 31st, 1855.
John L. Lovejoy, Clk.
C. C. C. C. Tex.
Examined and approved
Harrison Jamison
Chief Justice C. C. T.
Filed for
record
Attest:
John L. Lovejoy
Clk. C. C. C. C.
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State of
County of Sebastian In the Probate Court of said County April Term thereof A. D. 1854, April 20th 18l54. Hon. John F. Wheeler Judge.
Amongst others were the following proceedings (to wit):
In the matter of the Guardianship of MARGRET A. THAYER, MARY W. THAYER, JOHN W. THAYER, NATHAN J. THAYER & SUSAN T. THAYER are minors under fourteen years, and praying to be appointed of them, and also files the petition of MARY W. THAYER and MARGRET A. THAYER, two of her said children over the age of fourteen years praying the Court to appoint her (their said Mother, their Guardian) and also tenders to the Court here a bond to each of said Children with WILLIAM M. HUNT and CHARLES HERSCHFIELD her securities on each of said Bonds in the sum of One Hundred Dollars each, each conditioned according to Law as Guardian Bonds, and the Court deeming each of said Bonds good and sufficient, it is ordered by the Court that JANE BARRINGTON be and she is hereby appointed Guardian of MARGRET J. THAYER, JOHN W. THAYER, NATHAN J. THAYER and SUSAN T. THAYER, and that said be and the same are hereby appointed and confirmed.
State of
County of Sebastian I, JOHN COMALL, Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex officio Clerk of the Court Probate in and for said County do hereby certify that the above and foregoing instrument of writing is a true and perfect transcript of the records of said Court appointing JANE BARRINGTON the guardian of the minors therein named, as the same remains of record in my office in Probate Record Book A or Vol. 1, page 142.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand & seal as such Clerk and affixed the seal of said court at [my] office in the City of Fort Smith and State aforesaid the…
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…22nd day of September A. D. 1855.
L.
S.
By J. H. Gardener
Dept. Clerk.
State of
County of Sebastian I. SAMUEL ML. RUTHERFORD, Judge of the Probate Court of the County of Sebastian aforesaid, do hereby certify that JOHN CAMALL is Clerk of said Court and was such Clerk at the time of making and subscribing the foregoing certificate and J. H. GARDNER his deputy duly appointed and qualified and that his attestation aforesaid is in due form of Law and that all acts by him are entitled to full faith and credit.
Given under my hand and private seal this 22nd day of September 1855.
S. M. Rutherford Seal
State of
County of Sebastian I, JOHN COMALL Clerk of the Circuit Court and Ex officio Clerk of the Probate Court in and for said County of Sebastian do hereby certify th[at] SAMUEL M. RUTHERFOR is sole Judge of said Probate Court and was such Judge at the time of making and subscribing the foregoing certificate, that his signature thereto is genuine in his own proper hand writing and that all acts so done by him are entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand as Such Clerk and ex officio Clerk and affixed the seal of said Court at office in the City of Fort Smith in the County of Sebastian and state aforesaid the 22nd day of September A. D. 1855.
L.
S.
By J. H. Garner Dept. Clerk.
I certify that the original of
the foregoing record was filed for record
Attest: my hand and seal
John L. Lovejoy, County
Clk & effo. R. C. C. Texas.
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The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, M. MISSOURI D'SPAIN as principal and LEWIS SHIRLEY, J. A. THROCKMORTON & JOHN O. AUSTIN as securities are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars and 00 cents for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this the 12th day of Jany. A. D. 1856.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden M. MISSOURI D'SPAIN has been appointed by the Probate Court of Collin County, Guardian of the Person and property of the Minor, ALICE G. M. DAY.
Now if said M. MISSOURI D'SPAIN 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 force and effect.
Attest: M. Missouri D'Spain seal
John L. Lovejoy Lewis Shirley seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. Tex. J. A. Throckmorton seal
John O. Austin seal
State of
Given under my hand and seal of office Jany 12th 1856.
L. S. John L. Lovejoy, Clk. C. C. C. C. Tex.
Examined and approved
H. Jamerson, Chief Justice C. C. T.
Filed for record Jany. 12th, 1856.
Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk. C. C. Ex officio
R. C. C. Tex.
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The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these present that we, SAMUEL P. BROWN as principal and M. R. PARISH and JAMES H. LOVJOY as sureties are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of One Thousand Dollars 00 cents, for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, jointly and firmly, severally by these present.
Signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this the (1st) first day of April A. D. 1856.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden SAMUEL P. BROWN has been chosen by NANCY JANE STONE, Guardian of the person and property of the minor said NANCY JANE STONE.
Now is the said (blank) shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him by Law under said appointment then this obligation shall b e null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
Attest: Samuel P. Brown seal
John L. Lovejoy M. R. Parish seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. J. H. Lovejoy seal
State of
Sam'l P. Brown
State of
Witness my hand and seal of office
in
John L. Lovejoy Clk. C. C. C. C. Tex.
Examined and approved
Harrison Jamison, c. J. C. C.
I certify that the original of
the foregoing record was filed
Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk. C. C. C. C. Tex.
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The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, CHARLOTE (sic) COLLINS as principal and CHARLES RECTOR and MILTON WILKERSON as securities are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the county of Collin in the sum of six Thousand Dollars, for the payment of which well and truly to be made unto the said Chief Justice, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed with our hand and sealed, the seals being scrawls, the 31st day of March A. D. 1856.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound CHARLOTTE COLLINS has been appointed Administratrix of the Estate of JOHN H. COLLINS deceased.
Now if the said C. COLLLINS shall well and truly perform all the duties required of her under said appointment then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and Effect.
Attest: Charlotte Collins seal
John L. Lovejoy Charles Rector seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. Milton Wilkerson seal
State of
Collin County I, CHARLOTTE COLLINS, do solemnly swear that I will well and truly perform all the duties incumbent on me as Administratrix of the Estate of JOHN H. COLLINS dec'd and that said Decedent died without leaving any lawful will so far as I know or believe. So help me God.
Charlotte Collins
Sworn to and subscribed before me in open court.
Witness
my hand and seal of Office,
L. S. John L. Lovejoy, Clk.
C. C. C. C. Texas
Examined and approved
Harrison Jamison C. J. C. C.
I certify that the original of the foregoing record was filed for record on the 31st…
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…march 1856.
Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk. C. C.
& effo. R. C. c.
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, W. B. WEAR and TALTON CUMMINS as principal and JAMES W. THROCKMORTON & WILLIAM FITZHUGH as securities are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Ten Thousand ($10,000) dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we find ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, Jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the 25th day of Feb A. D. 1856.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound W. B. WEAR and TALTON CUMMINS has been appointed Executors of the last Will and Testament of THOS. M. ROWLAND deceased late of Collin County, Texas.
Now if the said executors shall well and truly perform all the duties required of them under said appointment then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of full force and effect.
Attest: W. B. Wear seal
John L. Lovejoy Talton Cummins seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. James W. Throckmorton seal
Wm. Fitzhugh seal
State of
W. B. Wear
Talton Cummins
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State of
Witness
my hand and seal of office
L. S. John L. Lovejoy
Clk. C. C. C. C. Tex.
Examined and approved
Harrison Jamerson
Chief
Justice Collin Co.,
Filed
Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk. C. C. C. C.
The State of
Signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this the 25th day of Feb. A. D. 1856.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas, the above bounden R. P. MURRY has been appointed by the Probate Court of Collin County Guardian of the Person and Estate of the minors HOMER MURRY, JULIA C. MURRY, WM. T. MURRY, and MARION MURRY, heirs of WM. L. MURRY and MARY C. MURRY, 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.
Attest: R. P. Murry seal
John L. Lovejoy Gallatin Searcy seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. John J. Miller seal
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State of
Collin County I, R. P. MURRY, do solemnly swear that I will well and [truly] perform all the duties incumbent on me as guardian of the persons and Estates of the within named heirs to the best of my skill and ability. So help me God.
R. P. Murry
Sworn to and subscribed before me
in open Court, this
Witness
my official signature and seal of office
L. S. John L. Lovejoy
Examined and approved by me
Harrison Jamerson
Chief Justice Collin co.
Filed for
record
Attest: John L. Lovejoy, Clk.
County Court Collin Co.
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, THOMAS M. SCOTT as principal and LEWIS SHIRLEY and P. A. HAMILTON as securities are held and firmly found unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, Jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed with our hands and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, the 31st day of March A. D. 1856.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bound THOMAS M. SCOTT has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of WILLIAM M. SHIRLEY deceased.
Now if the said THOMAS M. SCOTT shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said appointment then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of full…
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…force and effect.
Attest: F. M. Scott seal
John L. Lovejoy Lewis Shirley seal
Clk. C. C. C. C. Tex. P. A. Hamilton seal
State of
Collin County I, THOMAS M. SCOTT do solemnly swear that [I] will well and truly discharge all the duties incumbent on me as administrator of the Estate of WM. M. SHIRLEY deceased, and that said decedent died without leaving an lawful Will so far as I know or believe. So help me God.
T. M. Scott.
Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this march 31st, 1856.
Witness
my Hand and seal date
L. S. John L. Lovejoy
Examined and approved
Harrison Jamison, C. J. C., C.
Filed for record
Attest: John L. Lovejoy Clk. C. C.
& Effo. R. Co.
The State of
County of Collin Know all men by these presents that we, MALINDA ALLEN as principal and BENJAMIN SPARKS and LEWIS P. TURNER as sureties, are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin, in the sum of Six hundred Dollars and 00 cents, for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, Executors and Administrators, Jointly and severally and firmly by these presents.
Signed and seals with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this the 30th day of March A. D. 1856.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above MALINDA ALLEN has been qualified in the County Court of Collin County, Texas as Guardian of the Persons and property of the Minors, WILLIAM M. ALLEN, ALEY JAN ALLEN, AND THOMAS ALLEN JR. her…
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…infant children.
Now if the said ALLEN shall well and truly perform all the duties required of her by Law under said Guardianship, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and Effect.
Attest: Malinda (her X mark) Allen seal
John N. Lovejoy
Clk. C. C. C. C. Benjamin Sparks seal
I, MALINDA ALLEN do solemnly swear that I will well and truly perform the duties a Guardian of the Persons and Estates of the Minors WILLIAM M. ALLEN, ALEY J. ALLEN, and THOMAS ALLEN, JR. So help me God.
Malinda (her X mark) Allen
State of
Witness my hand and seal.
L. S. John L. Lovejoy
Co.
Clk. Collin co.,
Examined and approved
Harrison Jamerson
Chief Justice C. C. T.
Filed for
record
Attest:
John L. Lovejoy
Clk. C. C. C. C.
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State of
Be it remembered that on the Late Monday 31st day July A. D. 1849, a County Court for the transaction of Probate Business is opened, and is now in session in the Town of McKinney at which the following proceedings were had and done.
Present: The Hon'l J. M. McReynolds, Chief Justice
Robert Fitzhugh, Sheriff
By J. M. Bounds Deputy and
Joe F. Stewart, Clk.
At this day it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the necessary and legal notices according to an order of this Court, that a guardian of the Person of JOHN PHILLIPS would be appointed at the next succeeding Term of this Court, has been given, it is therefore ordered by the Court, that JONATHAN PHILIPS father of the said JOHN PHILIPS, be, and he is hereby appointed Guardian of the Person of the said JOHN PHILIPS, upon his compliance with the Law in such case made and provided--and that Letters of Guardianship issue accordingly.
At this day appears PERRY P. COLLOM, who, it appears, has been served with a notice in accordance with a previous order of this court, to appear and choose a guardian both of this person and of his Estate and makes choice of JAMES R. McBRIDE for such Guardian.
It is therefore ordered that the said JAMES R. McBRIDE be and he is hereby appointed guardian both of his person of his Estate and that Letters of Guardianship be issued to said McBRIDE upon his giving Bond and taking the oath of office according to Law in such case made and provided.
At this day appears JOHN FITZHUGH, Administrator of GEORGE McPHERSON, deceased and files his petition, stating that there is a demand against the State of Texas in favor of said McPHERSON for his having served in the Ranging service of the late Republic of Texas, and supporting the same by affidavit, and praying that the Court would…
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…continue him said FITZHUGH in the administration of the Estate of said nephew Dec.
It is therefore ordered by the Court that said JOHN FITZHUGH be continued in the Administrator of said Estate according to said petition.
It is ordered that Court adjourn
until tomorrow
J. D. McReynolds
Chief Justice C. C.
Tuesday 31st day of July A. D. 1849. The Court has met pursuant to adjournment.
Present: Hon. J. M. McReynolds, Chief Justice
Robert. Fitzhugh, Sheriff
By J. M. Bounds, Dept.
And Joel f. Stewart, Clk.
On Petition of JOHN C. BATES praying the Court that the Letters of Guardianship upon the Estate of ELIZABETH CHINOWORTH infant heir of ELIZA BATES his wife, be granted unto him the said Bates and the Court being satisfied that the legal & necessary notices have been given according to the statutes in such case made and provided.
It is therefore ordered that he the said JOHN C. BATES be and he is hereby appointed Guardian of the Estate of the said ELIZABETH CHINOWORTH and that Letters of Guardianship be issued to the said Bates accordingly.
It is ordered by the Court that JOHN LEAPPEAR, WILLIAM C. LEWIS and GEORGE WHITE be and they are hereby appointed commissioners, whose duty it is made to proceed to make partition and Division of the Real Estate belonging to the said ELIZA BATES which is situated in the County of Collin and State of Texas, according to the Statutes in such case made and proved and made their report at the next regular Term of this Court for the Transaction of Probate business. And it is further ordered by the Court that the said GEORGE WHITE act as surveyor in running the lines of said division.
Issued 7th day of August 1849.
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At this day appears JOHN FITZHUGH Admr. of the Estate of GEORGE McPHERSON, and present the following Vouchers, to wit:
|
Voucher No. 1 in |
$1.12 1/2 cts. |
|
Voucher No. 2 |
2.75 |
|
Voucher No. 3 |
14.50 |
|
Voucher No. 5 |
14.75 |
|
Voucher No. 6 |
11.07 1/2 |
|
Voucher No. 7 |
3.00 |
|
Voucher No. 8 |
40.00 |
Which is ordered to be filed.
It appears to the satisfaction of the Court that KING S. CUSTER, Admr. of the Estates of BENJAMIN THOMPSON deceased and JOSHUA E. HEATH deceased has not made his report of the condition of said Estates and is required by Law, and has also failed to appear as is required by Law, and has also failed to appear as has been required by a previous order of this Court and show cause why he has not conducted the administration of said Estates according to Law,…
Upon notion of the Court it is therefore ordered that the said KING S. CUSTER be removed from the said CUSTER cease to perform any further acts or duties as such Administrator.
The office of Administrator of the Estates of BENJAMIN THOMPSON and JOSHUA E. HEATH deceased, having become vacant and said Estates not have been adjusted & settled up according to Law,--
It is therefore ordered upon Motion of the Court that notice be given as is required by the statute in such, that an Administrator of said Estates will be appointed at the next regular Term of the County Court for the transaction of Probated Business to be holden at the Court House in the Town of McKinney on the Last Monday in August A. D. 1849.
It is ordered that Court adjourn until Court in Course, this 31st day of July A. D. 1849.
J. M. McReynolds
Chief Justice C.. C.
The State of
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…and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of the County of Collin in the sum of Six Hundred Dollars and …cents, for the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and Administrators, Jointly and severally, firmly by these present.
Signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this tenth (10th) day of August A. D. 1849.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas, the above bounden JAMES R. McBRIDE has been appointed by the Chief Justice of the County of Collin, Guardian of the Persons and Estate of the minor PERY (PERRY) P. COLLOM.
Now if the said guardian shall well and truly perform all the duties required him by Law under said appointment, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain
James R. McBride seal
Attest: John L. Lovejoy seal
Leroy Clement seal
State of
County of Collin I, JAMES R. McBRIDE do solemnly swear that I will well and truly perform all the duties of Guardian of the person and Estate of the minor PERRY P. COLLOM so help me God.
James R. McBride
I, James M. McReynolds, Chief
Justice of the
J. M. McReynolds
Chief Justice C. C.
Filed for record 10th day of August A. D. 1849.
Joel. F. Stewart
Clk. C. C. C. C.
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State of
Be
it remembered that on the Last Monday, 27th day of August A. D. 1849,
a County Court has met & is now in session in the town of
Present: The Hon. J. M. McReynolds, Chief Justice
J. M. Bounds, his deputy
Joel F. Stewart, Clk.
The office of Administrator of the Estate of BENJAMIN THOMPSON and JOSHUA E. HEATH deceased having become vacant, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that the legal and necessary Notices in accordance with a previous order of the court, has been given, it is therefore, upon motion of the court, ordered that GEORGE B. SCOTT be and he is appointed Administrator of the Estates of the said BENJAMIN THOMPSON and JOSHUA E. HEATH, deceased, and that Letters of Administration be issued accordingly, upon the said Administrator giving Bond and approved security and taking the oath required by Law.
JOHNATHAN PHILLIPS having been appointed Guardian of the person of JOHN PHILIPS and failing to qualify according to Law, it is therefore ordered by the Court that the order appointing said guardian be revoked.
Upon petition of JONATHAN PHILIPS refusing to assume the duties of guardianship of his son JOHN PHILIPS according to a previous appointment of the Court and praying that THOMAS PHILIPS, be appointed Guardian of the person of the said JOHN PHILPS,--
It is therefore ordered that the said THOMAS PHILIPS be and he is hereby appointed Guardian of the Person of the said JOHN PHILIPS and that Letters of Guardianship issue to the said Guardian accordingly [on] his qualifying as is required by Law.
It is ordered by the court that the Administrator of the Estate of JOHN BARTRAM deceased make payment all the claims legally and authenticated against said Estate which are of the 14 second class.
It is ordered that Court adjourn until Court in Course this 27th day of August A.D. 1849.
J. M. McReynolds, Chief Justice
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State of
County of Collin I, THOMAS PHILIPS do solemnly swear that I will well and truly perform all the duties of Guardian of the person of JOHN PHILIPS, So help me god.
Thomas Philips
Sworn to and subscribed before me, Joel F. Stewart Clerk of the aforesaid County Court.
To certify which I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of my office this 6th day of September A. D. 1849.
L. S. Joel F. Stewart Clk.
The foregoing oath of office of THOMAS PHILIPS was filed for record 6th day of Sept. 1849.
State of
Be it remembered that on the Last Monday 24th day of September A. D. 1849, a County Court for the transaction of Probate Business is opened and now in session in the town of McKinney.
Present: The Hon'l James M. McReynolds Chief Justice
Robert Fitzhugh, Sheriff
By J. M. Bounds his deputy
& Joel F. Stewart clk.
It is ordered by the court that WILLIAM SNIDER Administrator of the Estate of THOMAS ESTES decd. be cited to appear & make an exhibit at the next regular term of this Court, of all claims that were presented to him within twelve months after the grant of Letters of Administration to him, specifying which have been allowed by him and which have been rejected, and the date when rejected which have been sued on and the condition of the suit, and also setting forth fully the condition of the estate.
And it is further ordered that said Administrator make an exhibit also of said Term of all suits that have been…
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…situated against him since the expiration of twelve months of the grant of Letters of Administration, the condition of such suits and all suits previously instituted, specifying which of said suits are upon claims presented to him within twelve months after the such grant of Letters.--and which upon (?) claims presented after the expiration of twelve months from the granting said Letters, And also setting forth a list of all claims that have been presented to him after expiration of Twelve months after the granting of Letters of Admr. and specifying which have been allowed by him and which have been rejected with the date of the rejections, and the said Administrator be served with a copy of this orders. Issued.
It is ordered by the Court that JAMES GRAYUM Admr. of the Estate of JOHN McKINNEY, deceased be cited to appear & make an exhibit at the next regular Term of this Court, of all the claims that were presented to him within twelve months after the granting of Letters of Administration specifying which have been allowed and which have been rejected and the date when rejected--which have been sued on and the condition of the suit-- and also setting forth full, the condition of the estate--and that said Admr. be served with a copy of this order.
Issued.
It is ordered by the Court that WM. RICE Admr. of CHARLES P. RICE dec'd be cited to appear and make an exhibit at the next Term of this court, of all the claims preented to him within twelve months after the granting of letters of Administration, specifying which have been allowed and which have been rejected and the date when rejected--which have been sued on and the condition of the suit--and, also, setting forth fully the condition of the Estate, and that said Admr. be served with a copy of this order.
Issued.
It is ordered by the Court that LORENZO D. DAVIDSON, Admr. of the Estate of JESSE J. DAVIDSON be cited to appear and make an exhibit, at the next regular Term of this Court, of all the claims presented to him within twelve months after the granting of Letters of Administration, specifying which have been…
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…allowed and which have been rejected and the date when rejected and which have been sued on and the condition of the suit and also setting forth fully the condition of the Estate and that said Admr. be served with a copy of this order.
Issued.
At this day comes DANIEL & BENJAMIN M. COLLOM, minors over the age of fourteen years old & choose JAMES R. McBRIDE to present and act for them as Guardian both of their persons and Estates.
It is therefore ordered by the Court that the said JAMES R. McBRIDE be appointed guardian both of the Person and of the Estate of the said DANIEL and BENJAMIN M. COLLOM and that Letters of Guardianship issue to the said McBRIDE, upon his giving Bond and talking the oath as is required by Law.
At this day comes JOHN L. WHITE, Administrator of the Estate of JOSEPH B. ROBERTS deceased and makes his annual report of the condition of said Estate which is examined and ordered to be filed.
It is ordered by the Court that SAMUEL WHITAKER Admr. of the Estate of CHRISTOPHER NOLAND dec'd be cited to appear and make an exhibit, at the next regular term of this court of all the claims that have been presented to him within Twelve months after the granting of Letters of Administration, specifying which have been allowed and which have been rejected and the date when rejected--which have been sued on, and also setting forth fully the condition of the Estate and that said Administrator be served with a copy of this order.
It is ordered that Court adjourn until tomorrow…O'clock.
J. M. McReynolds,
Chief Justice C. C.
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The court has met pursuant to adjournment this 25 day of September A. D. 1849.
Present: The Hon'l James McReynolds, Chief Justice
Robert Fitzhugh Sheriff
By J. M. Bounds, deputy.
And Joel F. Stewart Clk.
At this day come JAMES R. McBRIDE Guardian of the minor heirs of WILLIAM COLLOM deceased and presents to the Court a certified copy of the report of MARTHA COLLOM, Guardian of heirs, on file in the office of the Clerk of the County Court of the County of Red River, and of the record thereof in relation to the Estate, belonging to said heirs. Also a certified copy of the original appraise Bill of said Estate, and the said JAMES R. McBRIDE having duly qualified as guardian of said heirs, It is therefore ordered by the court that the said report and Appraise Bill be filed.
And that the Guardianship in relation to said Estate be continued in this Court.
It is ordered that court adjourn until Court in course, this 25 day of September A. D. 1849.
J. M. McReynolds
Chief Justice C. C.
State of
County of Collin Know all me by these presents that I, JAMES R. McBRIDE as principal and J. M. BOUNDS as sureties, are held and firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of Collin County in the sum of Eight Hundred Dollars, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors & administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Signed and sealed with our seals, the seals being scrawls, this 25 day of September A. D. 1849.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas, the above bounden JAMES R. McBRIDE has been appointed by the Chief Justice of the County of Collin Guardian of the Person and Estate of the minors DANIEL and BENJAMIN M. COLLOM.
Now if the said JAMES R. McBRIDE shall w ell and truly perform all the duties required of him by Law under said appointment…
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…then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
James R. McBride seal
J. M. Bounds seal
John L. Lovejoy seal
State of
County of Collin I, JAMES R. McBRIDE do solemnly swear that I will well and truly perform the duties of Guardian of the persons and Estates of the minors DANIEL COLLOM and BENJAMIN M. COLLOM. So help me God.
James R. McBride
Sworn to and subscribed before me, Joel F. Stewart, Clk County Court of said County.
In witness whereof I hereunto set my official signature 10th day of October A. D. 1849.
Joel F. Stewart
State of
Be
it remembered on the Last Monday 29th day of October A. D. 1849, a
County Court for the transaction of Probate business has met and is now in
session in the Town of
Present: The Hon'l James R. McReynolds Chief Justice
Robert Fitzhugh sheriff
By J. M. Bounds his deputy
& Joel F. Stewart, Clk.
At this day comes LORENZO D. DAVIDSON Admr of the Estate of JESSE J. DAVIDSON and makes his annual report and petition praying that his Letters of Admr. as such Administrator be revoked which is examined by the Court and approved and ordered to be filed and, it is further ordered by the Court that the duty of Administrator of the said…
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…DAVIDSON ceased.
That he be hereby discharged and that his Letters as such Administrator be henceforth revoked.
JOHN C. BATES having been appointed Guardian of the Estate of ELIZABETH CHINOWORTH minor and infant heirs of ELIZA BATES, and failed to give bond and take the oath according to Law.
Therefore upon motion of the Court it ordered said appointment be and the same is hereby revoked.
At this day comes WILLIAM RICE Administrator of CHARLES P. RICE deceased and makes his annual report and files his petition praying that Letters of Administration be revoked, which report is examined and petition considered and approved and the same is ordered to be filed.
And it is also further ordered by the Court that said Administrator be released and discharged from any further duty pertaining to said Estate, and that his Letters of Administration be and they are hereby, revoked.
At this day comes WILLIAM SNIDER Administrator of the Estate of THOMAS ESTES deceased and make [end of sentence]
At this day comes JAMES GRAYUM Administrator of the Estate of JOHN MCKINNNEY dec'd and makes his annual report, which is examined by the Court and approved and ordered to be filed.
JAMES GRAYUM Administrator of the Estate of JOHN McKINNEY deceased, having made his annual report as is required by Law and the same having bee approved by the Court.
It is therefore ordered by the Court that said Administrator proceed to pay all claims against said Estate which were legally authorized, and presented to him for allowances within twelve months from time of the granting of Letters of Administration on said Estate.
It is ordered by the court that JAMES GRAYUM Administrator of the estate of JOHN McKINNEY dec'd proceed to sell at private sale to the best…
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…advantage a certain mule belonging to said Estate as accounted for his [sic] annual report.
At this day comes WILLIAM SNIDER Administrator of the Estate of THOMAS ESTES deceased and presents his account against said Estate in the sum of $275 dollars which is examined and approved by the Court.
And it is further ordered that said Administrator proceed to pay all the Legally authenticated claims against said Estate of the first, second and third class and also of the fourth class in private payment.
At this day comes WM. SNIDER Admr. of the Estate of THOMAS ESTES deceased and present his account as Administrator against said Estate for settlement.
It is therefore ordered by the Court that notice be given according to Law that the same will be acted on at the next regular Term of this Court.
It is ordered that Court adjourn until court in course, this 29th day of October A. D. 1849.
J. M. McReynolds
Chief Justice C. C.
State of
Be
it known that on third Monday, 17th day of November A. D. 1849, a
county court for the transaction of County business has met and is now in
session in the Town of
Present: the Hon'l J. M. McReynolds Chief Justice
George Fitzhugh &
Peter F. Lucas Commissioners
Robert F. Fitzhugh By
J. M. Bounds, his deputy
And Joel F. Stewart Clk.
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It is ordered by the Court that ALFRED JOHNSON be authorized to procure
for the use of the County of the draftsman in the Land Office at
State of
Be it remembered that on the Last Monday 25th day of November A. D. 1849, a County Court is opened and now in session in the Town of McKinney for the transaction of Probate business.
Present: Hon'l J. M. McReynolds, Chief Justice
Robt. Fitzhugh, Sheriff
By E. W. Whitely depty. &
Joel F. Stewart, Clerk
Now this day comes GEO. B. SCOTT and makes his report as administrator of the Estate of BENJAMIN THOMPSON deceased in relation to said Estate, which is examined by the Court and ordered to be filed.
He also presents the following vouchers in favor of claims and Estate, To wit:
It is ordered by the Court that the Administrator of the Estate of BENJAMIN THOMPSON dec'd proceed to pay all claims against said Estate, which are legally authenticated, and which have been allowed and approved according to Law.
At this day comes GEORGE B. SCOTT Admr. of the Estate of BENJAMIN (sic-THOMPSON) deceased and presents the following voucher to wit:
Voucher No. 1 by KING S. CUSTER former Admr.
Voucher No. 2 in favor of THOMAS RATTAN $2.00
Voucher No. 3 in favor of HENRY HOHN Six dollars….$6.00
Voucher No. 4 in favor of J. M. McREYNOLDS for …… 2.50
Voucher No. 5 in favor of TOLA DUNN for………………2.50
Vouch. Note paper………………………for………………3.25