Cleburne County AlArchives Wills.....Higginbotham, Nelson January 6 1872 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Candace Gravelle tealtree@comcast.net October 18, 2004, 2:59 pm Source: Cleburne County Will & Probate Records Written: January 6 1872 Recorded: February 26 1872 Cleburne County, Alabama Probate and Will Records 1867 - 1884 Vol. 1 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF NELSON HIGGINBOTHAM Will written January 6th 1872. Will probated on February 26th 1872. State of Alabama, Cleburne County In the name of God, Amen, I, Nelson Higginbotham of the county and state above written being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life do therefore make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament; that is to say, first after all my lawful debts are paid and discharged the reside of my estate both real and perishable I dispose of as follows: To my beloved wife $125., one hundred and twenty five dollars, together with all the property she brought with her at our marriage as is now in my possession to be her own rite and property; To my son Perry Higginbotham's heirs, I will and bequeath one hundred dollars; To my son Talbert Higginbotham's heirs I will and bequeath one hundred dollars; To my daughter Hulda Kennedy's heirs I will and bequeath one hundred dollars; To my son Hamilton C. Higginbotham I give and bequeath my single case gold watch. The remainder of my estate real and perishable, household and kitchen furniture, farming tools and each and everything belonging to me not otherwise disposed of in this Will, be sold at public outcry and all the proceeds thereof be equally divided between my son Burrel Higginbotham, my daughter Harriet Kennedy, my son Walker Higginbotham, my daughter Avaan Evans, my daughter Rodaan Wheat and my son Taylor Higginbotham, to be divided equally between them share and share alike. Likewise I make, constitute and appoint my said son Burrel Higginbotham to be my Executor of this my Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former Wills by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal this the sixth day of January in the year of our lord 1872. Nelson Higginbotham The above writtten instrument was subscribed by the said Nelson Higginbotham in our presence and acknowledged by him to ech of us and at the same time published and declared the above instrument so subscribed to be his last Will and Testament and at the Testator's request and in his presence have signed our names as witnesses hereto and opposite our names our respective places of residence. Jesse T. Smith, Chulafinnee James T. Rusk, Chulafinnee C.T. Williamson, Chulafinnee _______ State of Alabama, Cleburne County February 26th, 1872 Personally appeared before W.R. Hunnicutt, Judge of Probate, Jesse T. Smith, James T. Rusk and C.T. Williamson, subscribing witnesses to the last Will and Testament of Nelson Higginbotham, deceased, who being duly sworn each say that they were present when the Will of Nelson Higginbothm was executed, each of us saw the testator sign his name to said Will and published the same as his Last Will and Testament, each of us signed said Will in decedents presence as witnesses and at his request and in the presence of each other and we believe said testator was of sound mind and disposing memory at the time he executed said Will. Jesse T. Smith, R.T. Rusk, C.T. Willamson. Wm. R. Hunnicutt, Judge of Probate __________ APPRAISEL BILL of the Property of the estate of NELSON HIGGINBOTHAM, deceased State of Alabama, Cleburne County Probate Court February 28th 1872 1 bedstead & mattres $8.00 1 trundle bedstead .25 2 day spring back chairs $6.00 1 rocking chair $1.00 1 book case and table $5.00 1 Bureau $8.00 1 slab table .75 1 chest .50 1 small table and cover $2.00 1 leather trunk $5.00 1 double barrel shot gun $15.00 1 clock $5.00 1 small looking glass $1.50 1 large looking glass $2.00 1 lot glasses & bottles .50 1 lamp & thermometer .50 1 pitcher & candlestick $1.00 1 decanter & sugar dish $1.50 4 flower pots .50 1 pea fowl brush .50 1 mouse trap .25 1 large Map $4.00 1 pair fire dogs, large $1.25 1 pair fire dogs, small .75 1 smoothing iron .30 1 large shovel $1.00 2 bedsteads $4.00 1 piece leather $2.50 1 feather bed & clothing $17.00 1 feather bed $15.00 1 bedstead $1.00 2 window sash & lights .75 1 spinning wheel $1.00 1 lot barrels $1.00 1 pan & lard .50 1 lot of boxes .50 600 lbs salt pork & bacon $60.00 1 sausage grinder $6.00 1 hand saw .50 1 saddle $4.50 3 calf bells & collars $1.50 1 draw knife, 1 lot augers and chisel $1.00 1 basket of sundries & dinner pot $1.00 1 oven skillet & lid .60 1 wash pot, pot hooks & rack $3.50 2 pair sheep shears & bridle bit $1.15 8 jugs & jars, 1 cook stove vessel $4.50 2 coffee mills, 1 soap stand .60 5 chairs, 1 churn, 1 safe $3.50 1 eating table & tray $2.00 1 water bucket & dipper .75 2 scythe cradles, 1 wheel barrow $1.50 1 two-horse wagon $50.00 1 two-horse wagon $30.00 2 weeding hoes, 1 lot plow hoes $3.25 2 pitchforks, 1 turning or team plow $5.50 3 bushels wheat, 1 straw cotton $14.50 150 bushels corn & 1000 bunches fodder $170.00 1 horse mule $125.00 7 Geese, 2 pea fowls $4.50 1 white faced cow and calf $25.00 1 black cow and calf $18.00 1 Dun cow and calf $15.00 1 Dun Heifer $7.00 5 head stock hogs $15.00 14 head sheep $21.00 Corn sheller $15.00 1 broad ax $2.00 1 Note on W.F. Kennedy, due April 29th 1862 $20.80 1 acct. on J.F. Stovall in 1868 - 1870 $25.45 1 Note on E. Haywood, principle due Dec 25th 1872 with credit of $60., due November 24th 1876 $48. 1 Note on William H. Evans given Sept 1869 $137.50 1 Note on Wiley Tilery due April 10th 1871 $8.00 1 receipt on W.J. Ware, J.P. for notes for collection 1 note on S. McCulough due Jan 18th 1867 $5.55 1 note on Nancy D. McClintock due Jan 17th 1861 .37 1 Gold Watch $50.00 740 acres of land, more or less $3000.00 ____ We certify that the above appraisement is true and correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. J.T. Rusk, Jesse T. Smith, C.T. Williamson, Appraisers; Burrell Higginbotham, executor. Subscribed by each of us this February 28th 1872. State of Alabama, Cleburne County This day came before me, Burrel Higginbotham, Executor of the Will of Nelson Higginbotham, deceased, who after being duly sworn deposeth and says that the above articles of appraisal is all the articles that has come to the possession or knowledge of the executor. Burrel Higginbotham, Executor. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day of March 1872. W.R. Hunnicutt, Judge of Probate _______________ SALE BILL of the estate of NELSON HIGGINBOTHAM March 22nd, 1872 Account of sale of the estate of Nelson Higginbotham, deceased 1 cooking stove to Joseph Ables $4.00 1 skillet and oven to L.B. Turner .80 2 ovens to L.B. Turner . 70 1 churn to J.J. Teague .10 2 bells to E. Haywood $1.15 1 lot jugs to Miller Hawkins $1.50 1 sausage grinder to B. Higginbotham .50 2 coffee mill and steelhards to J.L. Chandler .55 1 sheep shears to Wm. Boyd .45 1 basket and irons to T.J. Theadford .95 1 bell and chain to E. Haywood .65 1 steel trap to David Stephens $1.00 1 rat trap to Miller Hawkins .50 4 axes to J.W. Guinn .60 1 spranting?? to T.J. Teague .40 1 sod iron to James Williamson .15 1 cross cut saw to Miller Hawkins $3.00 1 lock chain to J.H. Kennedy $1.10 1 borad axe to Joseph Ables $2.05 1 cradle to W.F. Higginbotham .10 1 plan? Stock and ? to Pinkney Hughey $2.65 1 grindstone to T.J. Teague .60 1 Scythe Cradle to W. Holland .50 1 scythe and Cradle to J.M. Miller .25 1 crowbar to B. Higginbotham .25 1 Iron Plow to B. Higginbotham . 50 1 bundle of plows to B. Higginbotham . 50 1 shovel to James Chandler 2 pitchforks to B. Higginbotham . 65 Lot of spades to J.H. Kennedy . 60 Wheelbarrow, box sundries to J.M. Miller . 1.65 2 bond Iron to B. Higginbotham .10 Plow Gear to J.H. Kennedy $1.00 1 lot Plower to G.M. Miller $1.55 1 axe & water bucket to Mrs. Roda Wheat $1.85 1 wash tub and board to Mrs. Harriet Kennedy .40 1 dinner bell and bowl to Mrs. Harriet Kennedy .80 5 cups and saucers to W.T. Higginbotham .50 1 pitcher to Mrs. Harriet Kenendy .60 1 bowl and spoons to Mrs. Roda Wheat .50 sugar bowl to Mrs. Roda Wheat .25 1 lot of bottles to Mrs. Harriet Kennedy .25 Sundries to W.T. Higginbotham .30 2 pitchers to Mrs. Harriet Kennedy ,30 2 pans to W.T. Higginbotham .85 Pair of Candle Molds to J.L. Chandler . 15 1 bowl to Harriet Kennedy .15 1 table to J.H.Morris $1.00 1 safe to Mrs. Rhoda Wheat $3.60 2 side saddle to Mrs. Harriet Kennedy $4.00 1 weaver's loom to Frank Birchfield $8.25 1/2 dozen chairs to Mrs. Harriet Kennedy $5.25 1 rocking chair to John Haywood $1.50 1 book case and table to Mrs. Roda Wheat $5.30 1 pitcher, 2 vases to Mrs. Harriet Kennedy $1.00 1 butter dish to Mrs. Harriet Kennedy $.65 1 Decanter to B. Higginbotham $1.10 1 rat trap to Wm. Haywood .25 1 looking glass to John Haywood .15 1 Bureau to Mrs. Harriet Kennedy $12.00 2 double barrel shot gun to J.H. Kennedy $17.00 1 trunk to B. Higginbotham $2.30 1 clock to Robt. Boman $3.80 1 thermometer to Moses Knight .35 1 lamp to W.T. Higginbotham .60 1 bed & furniture to Mrs. Harriet Kennedy $25.00 1 bed and furniture to Mrs. Roda Wheat $26.00 1 small bedstead to W.T. Higginbotham .50 1 piece sole leather to E. Haywood $2.00 1 shovel and tongs to G.P. Hughey $1.55 1 pair fire dogs and 1 smoothing iron to Mrs. Roda Wheat $1.60 1 spinning wheel to Mrs. Harriet Kennedy $2.50 1 bedstead to L.B. Turner $2.45 1 set fire dogs to J.T. Manning .80 1 pair fire dogs to Robt. Venerable $1.00 1 bedstead to David Stephens $3.65 1 wagon to Mrs. Harriet Kennedy $50.00 1 cow and calf to John Gamel $30.15 1 cow and calf to John Haywood $15.75 1 yearling to Wm. Gamel $6.40 1 black mule to B. Higginbotham $123.00 10 bushels of corn to J.W. Kennedy $18.00 12 lots and 14 bushels of corn to Mrs. Roda Wheat $26.00 21 head of sheep to J.C. Crawford $30.00 1 gold watch to B. Higginbotham $50.00 7 Geese to J.T. Thrower $5.00 4 hogs and 4 pigs to W.H.Howle $15.00 1 lot bacon 100 lbs. to Eli Holland $12.00 2nd lot bacon 100 lbs. to John Haywood $13.00 200 lbs bacon to Mrs. Roda Wheat $26.00 4th lot 100 lbs bacon to Mrs. Harriet Kennedy $13.00 5th lot 300 lbs bacon to B. Higginbotham $39.00 14 lbs of lard, 2 bushels wheat to Mrs. Roda Wheat $5.75 21 lbs of lard to B. Higginbotham $2.83 2 kegs of salt to G.P Hughey $1.53 5 gallons syrup to W.T. Higginbotham $2.50 9 bushels of wheat to Harriet Kennedy $15.75 1 claw hammer to Harriet Kennedy .50 14 bushels of corn to B. Higginbotham $26.81 Rental of Mill to B. Higginbotham $105.00 Rent of Farm to B. Higginbotham $55.00 State of Alabama, Cleburne County Probate Court March 29th 1872 Personally appeared, Burrell Higginbotham, executor of the estate of Nelson Higginbotham, deceased, who being sworn says that the foregoing pages from one to ten includes a correct report of the sales of the personal property of said estate, sold on the 22nd day of March 1872. Burrell Higginbotham, Executor of Will. Sworn to and subscribed this 29th day of March 1872. W.R. Hunnicutt, Judge of Probate _________________ File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/cleburne/wills/gwl42higginbo.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 11.8 Kb