Pike-Montgomery-Conecuh County AlArchives Court....."et al" Kesiah 
Williams   February 22 1845
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Written:  February 22 1845


Kesiah Williams bond Administratrix of James Williams recored the 22nd February 
A. D. 1845 in bond Book "D" page 54 Jesse W. Lea, Clerk
$7216.00 
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Account started of Kesiah Williams reported for alliance to }Monday of Feb. 
next 1848 J. D. Dewitt, clerk
Kesiah Williams Executrix of the last will and testament of James Willimas 
dec'd in account current with heirs Legatees of Said estate. Janry 7th 1848 In -
--by balance in hands of Executrix on settlement of April 20, 1848 } $255.00

By increase of property as per return of April 20, 1848 by one Negro named 
John, thus several months old
By increase of property in birth of Negro since April 20, 1848 named William 
and two years of age
By increase of property in the birth of Negro by name of Clarissa-------
Expensus consumed per of sale of crops.

Credit by Receipt of J. W. Lea W. I. $2.62 1/2
Credit by Receipt of W. H. Manning 2.8,50
Credit by Receipt of Jas A. Dewit 3..62 1/2
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                                   $77.75
                    Balance due   $243.25
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Kesiah Williams Bond as Exurtix
Recorded March 1st, 1848 NO BOND
Bond Bk. "E" page 71
James A. DeWitt, clerk
by A. L. McMillian Depty
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Keziah Williams bond
Recorded in Bond Book "F" page 38 July 30th 1849 Wm. M. Murphee, Clerk
(This is now recorded on Administrator's bond-----"Journal" print ( printed out 
with fill in spots) like a form letter would be today.
Document
The State of Alabama
Pike County           
Know all men by the presents, That we Kessiah Williams, John A. Williams, E. Y. 
Williams, William Lawrence, and Thomas Urquhart of the County and State 
aforesaid, are held and firmly bound unto Bird Fitzpatrick Judge of County 
Court of said County, and his successors in office, in the penal sum of nine 
thousand dollars; for which payment well and truly to be made and done, we bind 
ourselves, our Heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly and severally, 
firmly by these presents: Sealed with our seals, and dated this 27th day of 
July A. D. 1849
THE CONDITION OF THE ABOVE OBLIGATION IS SUCH, That whereas the above bound 
Kissiah Williams has been appointed Executrix of the Estate of James Williams 
late of said county of Pike deceased: Now, if the said Kissiah Williams shall 
well and truly perform all thd duties which are or may be by law requried of 
her as such Execuritix, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to 
remain in full force. 
Taken, Appoved, and ordered to be recorded
Bird Fitzpatrick, Judge
James W. Dickey Seal 
                                 Kesiah X Williams L. S. (made x by signed)
                                 John A. Williams L. S. 
                                  E. Y. Williams L. S. 
                                  Thos Urquhart  L. S. 
                          (all signed) 

Additional Comments:
Kessiah Williams, John A. Williams, E. Y. Williams, William Lawrence, Thomas 
Urquhart, Bird Fitzpatrick, James W. Dickey (I don't know why William Lawrence 
didn't sign this document?)His name was listed as present? Sometimes only three 
signatures were needed by the law at that time. 

Kesiah Williams is signing her name Kesiah Williams, they still want her to 
make her mark. I'm amazed a woman was allowed in this time to be an Execurtix 
and she even was purchasing land in her name. She is ever under the watchful 
eyes of the court system, sons, and son in laws. Some more records for Kesiah 
Williams are in LDS Settlement records of Pike Co. Al. They are very poor 
quality to read some are not dated, but these from the Pike County courthouse 
where in great shape and I'm so glad I was able to make copies, Many thanks to 
the dusty basement and wonderful people in Troy, Pike Co. Al. "Everywhere"! 

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