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Randolph County Probates, Wills and Sales 1838-1856
From The Jacksonville Republican Benton County [Calhoun] Alabama.

These are edited NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS [I do not have the time to trancribe all of 
the record. This may contain errors. The point is to document this person was
in Randolph County Alabama at a certain date.] 

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
January 1, 1838
Sale of the property of Daniel McClendon to satisfy in favor of
B.F. Teague, Wm Moore and R. Alexander.

May 1, 1838
State of Randolph County Orphans Court:
Archibald Sawyer of the Estate of Charles Moore having reported
the estate for final settlement. James Moore executor. 

May 1, 1838
State of Randolph County Orphans Court:
Archibald Sawyer of the Estate of William Moore having reported
the estate for final settlement. Martha Moore Administrator and James Moore
Adaministratrix. 

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
August 23, 1838
Sale of the property of John Gooden to satisfy in favor of Walker Reynolds 
and David Gordon. 

August 16, 1838
In Randolph County last week whilst a Mr. Putman and Keller were engaged in an affray. 
The latter person shot a person through the body who was lying in the corner of the store.

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
July 28, 1840
Sale of the property of Hugh Montgomery to satisfy two orders in favor of Wm Royal. 

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
July 28, 1840
Sale of the property of Jonathan McCollum to satisfy in favor of James W. Furlow. 

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
July 28, 1840
Sale of the property of Syl Walker to satisfy in favor of Thomas Penn.

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
July 28, 1840
Sale of the property of Mathew Britton and Peter Dudley to satisfy Nickles, Poor
and Hall. 

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
July 28, 1840
Sale of the property of E.C. Walker to satisfy in favor of Wm Knox and others.

July 7, 1840:
State of Randolph County Orphans Court:
Jefferson Faulker and Frances Breed Administrator and Adaministratrix of the 
Estate of Wm Breed having reported the estate for final settlement.

September 5, 1840:
State of Randolph County Orphans Court:
Frances Ray Adaministratrix of the Estate of Andrew T. Ray her husband
having reported the estate for final settlement. Leaving the following
children: Sophronia, Sarah Ann, Jonathan David, William Henry and 
Andrew Thornton Ray. 

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
February 24, 1841
Sale of the property of Marcus A. Mills to satisfy in favor of Robert Benton 
and Thomas Smith. 

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
March 3, 1841
Sale of the property of Madison Putman to satisfy in favor of Terry Riddle.

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
March 3, 1841
Sale of the property of Carter Wells to satisfy in favor of John A. Hunter.

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
March 3, 1841
Sale of the property of Zachariah Reynolds to satisfy in favor of T & W. Dothard. 

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
March 3, 1841
Sale of the property of Thomas Abels to satisfy in favor of James A. Williams. 

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
July 28, 1841
Sale of the property of James H. Allen to satisfy in favor of James M. Handly 

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
March 28, 1841
Sale of the property of Michael Dowdy to satisfy in favor of James F. White.

April 14, 1841:
Administrator Notice
Elijah Muckelroy Administrator and Estate of Laughlin McIntosh having reported
the estate for final settlement

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
July 28, 1841
Sale of the property of Simeon Cockrell to satisfy in favor of Henry Kellum.

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
July 28, 1841
Sale the property of Charles R. Pearson to satisfy in favor of Prothro and McPherson.

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
September 29, 1841
Sale of the property of Robert Caskey to satisfy in favor of James Armstrong. 

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
September 28, 1841
Sale of the property of Jesse Johnson to satisfy in favor of Branch Bank.

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
September 30, 1841
Sale of the property of Silas Newsome

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
April 20, 1842
Sale of the property of Cager Miller to satisfy in favor of Ledger Horton 
and Sanford Greenwood Co. 

Randolph County Orphans Court:
May 10, 1842
William W. Wood vs. Prosser L. Clements and Thomas B. Wafer, administrators of the 
Estate of William Clements, Action to compel Clements and Wafer to make title to 
land south of Crooked Creek

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
June 1, 1842
Sale of the property of Gabriel Ingram to satisfy an execution of James Greer

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
June 1, 1842
Sale of the property of Ira Culbertson to satisfy in favor of A. Finley.

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
June 1, 1842
Sale of the property of Jesse Johnson to satisfy in favor of John Lattemore.

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
June 1, 1842
Sale of the property of William Crompton to satisfy in favor of Joseph C. Bread, 
John H. Porter, Francis Derrett, Henry Amarine and James Dowdy. 

October 12, 1842
Administrator Notice:
Absolom Castles Administrator and Estate of Henry Castles having reported
the estate for final settlement.

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
June 14, 1843
Sale of the property of H. Hanners to satisfy in favor of William Price.

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
June 14, 1843
Sale of the property of Daniel Hopkins to satisfy in favor of
S.J. Dukes, Robert Black, Ira Culbreth and J.B. Willingham.

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
June 14, 1843
Sale of the property of Jiles J. Adams to satisfy in favor of Charles Phillips.

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
June 14, 1843
Sale of the property of James S. Porter to satisfy in favor of John Miller

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
June 14, 1843
Sale of the property of John D. Bowen to satisfy a claim by R.R. Singleton,
Daniel Hopkins, James Howlin and John S. Taylor.

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
September 6, 1843
Sale of the property of Henry Porter to satisfy in favor of E.L. Woodward. 

October 11, 1843
Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
Letter of Administrator to James Burden on the Estate of Stephen Treadwell 
deceased on August 21, 1843. 

January 31, 1844:
State of Randolph County Orphans Court:
Henry W. Armstrong Administrator and Estate of James Smith having reported
the estate for final settlement.

January 23, 1844:
State of Randolph County Orphans Court:
Andrew N. Baird Administrator and Estate of Mathew Marable having reported
the estate for final settlement.

February 14, 1844
Samuel Carpeneter Administrator and Estate of John Dobson deceased on February 1, 1844.

December 17, 1844:
Administrator Notice:
Thomas Blake Administrator and Estate of Richard Young having reported
the estate for final settlement. 

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
November 1845
Sale of the property of Isaac Payne to satisfy in favor of John Huey.

November 5, 1845:
State of Randolph County Orphans Court:
Elkanah Wilkinson Administrator and Estate of Shadrach Wilkinson having reported
the estate for final settlement.

January 26, 1846 
Administrator Notice:
W.J. Willis Administrator and Estate of Terry Riddle having reported
the estate for final settlement.

April 29, 1846 
Administrator Notice:
Oliver W. Cox  a letter of Administrator was grant in the Estate of John P.C. Pettit 
late of Randolph County April 8, 1846. 

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
August 12, 1846
Sale of the property of R. Hudgens, L.W. Hurley to satisfy in favor of David Bales.

September 16, 1846
Larmbird [Lambert] Linville administrator of the Estate of Worley 
Linville [SR] deceased, stated Worley died interstate and the land 
cannot be divided equally among his heirs and that Daniel and William 
Linville (both full age and reside in Kentucky) Elizabeth Jackson late 
Linville, Elender Cassels late Linville both full age residents of 
Georgia, Rebecca Phillips late Linville wife of Wilkins Phillips of 
full age and residing in Mississippi.
It is ordered that notice be issued to Merriam Linville and Mark 
Cassels to appear in Court in October.

September 16, 1846
Administrator Notice:
William P. Newell Administrator and Estate of Hugh Harcrow deceased on July 23, 1846.

September 16, 1846
Administrator Notice:
William P. Newell Administrator and Estate of Jacob Peeler on August 19, 1846.

September 16, 1846
Sale of the property of Charles Wood in favor of Joel King. 

October 28, 1846
Administrator Notice:
Sarah Miller Administrator and Estate of Eli Miller having reported
the estate for final settlement.

November 25, 1846 
Administrator Notice:
Thomas B. Wafer and P.L. Clements administrators of Estate of William
Clements, deceased name the following heirs: Joseph Hawkins for wife
Ephraim Carpenter for wife, James Clements, Benjamin Clements James Smith for wife, 
Thomas B. Wafer for wife, William Cosper for wife John Pinkard for wife, 
John M. Dorris for wife. Winfred Clements widow of William Clements
All full age and residents of Randolph and Chambers Counties with the
exception of John Dorris resident of Georgia.

November 25, 1846
Administrator Notice:
William P. Newell Administrator and Estate of Hugh Harcrow having reported
the estate named the following heirs: James, Mary and David Harcrow, Rachel Johnson 
wife of Peter Johnson, Peggy Gilbert wife of Peter Gilbert all of Randolph County and
lawful age. Samuel & Hugh Harcrow of Georgia and Jane Harcrow resident's unknown all 
of legal age. 

August 3, 1847
Administrator Notice:
Elizabeth Jordan Administrator and Estate of Charles Jordan having reported
the estate for final settlement.

August 22, 1848
Administrator Notice:
Stockley Taylor Administrator and Estate of William Taylor having reported
the estate for final settlement.

August 22, 1848
Administrator Notice:
John T. Heflin Administrator and Estate of Kerney Young having reported
the estate for final settlement.

August 22, 1848
Administrator Notice:
Mary Harris wife of Britton Harris Administrator and Estate of Parish Thompson 
having reported the estate for final settlement.

Randolph County Tax Collector Sale:
June 28, 1848
Sale of the property of Robert L. Lervitt and Wm Henry and M.J. Ussery
Sale of the property of M.H. Wadesworth and John Campbell of Chulafinnee
Sale of the property of T.A. Cantrell and Joshua Spears
Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
Sale of the property of Joel Faulkner to satisfy Branch Bank
Sale of the property of Jefferson Faulkner in favor of Richard Nolen
Sale of the property of John L. Burk to in favor of William Hightower

Randolph County sale to the highest bidder
1st Monday in March 1849
Sale of the property of Elijah B. Smith in favor of Hugh Montgomery
Sale of the property of Elijah B. Smith in favor of Neal Furgurson
Sale of the property of John Gooden and L.B. McKee in favor Fredrick Fanning

July 31, 1849
Administrator Notice
James M. Mickle Executor of the Estate of William Fanning...Heirs as
follows: William M. Fannin and John Fannin of Randolph County, E. Kimbel
wife of Peter Kimbel of Newton County GA, Sarah Hopkins wife of Daniel
Hopkins of Arkansas, Nancy Brown wife of Christopher Brown of Heard County 
GA, Mary McGowen of Randolph County, James C. Fannin of Lawarence County
Miss, Joseph P. Fannin of Troup County GA. All over the age of 21 years.
Sarah Darden wife of George Darden's daughter of Annie House formerly
Annie Fannin and also Nancy, Amanda and Emeline House under 21 years and
residents of Texas. 

Randolph County sale to the highest bidder
May 8, 1849
Sale of the property of William Hightower

Randolph County Tax Collector Sale:
April 10, 1849
Sale of the property of Frances Darden and Wm R. Jordan
Sale of the property of Wm McPherson
Sale of the property of Wm L. Wallace in favor of James E. Alexander 
vs M.M. Baggett.

April 11, 1849
State of Randolph County Orphans Court
Almond P. Hunter Administrator and Estate of John Murphy having reported
the estate for final settlement.

August 20, 1850
Administrator Notice:
Isaac Williams Administrator and Estate of John S. Hayes having reported
the estate for final settlement.

December 19, 1850
Administrator Notice:
Fredrick Ross Administrator and Estate of Andrew Bernham having reported
the estate for final settlement.

December 19, 1850
Administrator Notice:
Andrew J. Hall Administrator and Estate of Thomas Moon having reported
the estate for final settlement.

January 21, 1851
Administrator Notice:
Worley D. Linville Administrator and Estate of Worley Linville having reported
the estate for final settlement. Amos Willingham filed a petition to covey land
Worley Linville had given him as bond before he died. 

July 8, 1851
Administrator Notice:
Sarah Harkins Administrator and Estate of Joseph T. Harkins having reported
the estate for final settlement.

July 22, 1851
Administrator Notice:
Henry M. Gay Administrator and Estate of James Ross having reported
the estate for final settlement.

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
1st Monday in May 1851
Sale of the property of Jimmerson Ware to satisfy in favor of George
W. Billingsley vs John J. Mitchell and Jimmerson Ware. 

May-1851
Administrator Notice:
William Wood Administrator and Estate of James Twilley having reported
the estate for final settlement.

May 27, 1851
Administrator Notice:
Jeremiah Mickle and Ervin Dashroon Administrator and Estate of Jeremiah Mickle [Sr] 
having reported the estate for final settlement.

March 24, 1851
Thomas Yancy vs Martha Yancy [Divorce] 

April-1851
Administrator Notice:
William C. Kennedy Administrator and Estate of John W. Striplin having reported
the estate for final settlement.

November 8, 1851
Administrator Notice:
Jacob W. King Administrator and Estate of Richard Bassett having reported
the estate for final settlement.

April 6, 1852
Administrator Notice:
Peter M. Howle Administrator and Estate of William Howle having reported
the estate for final settlement.

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
January 15, 1852
Sale of the property of James D. Jordan and wife Elizabeth to satisfy in
favor of Joseph Lemmons.
Sale of the property of Ingram J. Love to satisfy in favor of Jones & Haynes. 

March 3, 1852
Constable's Sale:
Sale of the property of Peachy Bledsoe to satisfy in favor of George W. Key and
J.J. Jackson. 

March 9, 1852
Administrator Notice:
David V. Crider Administrator and Estate of John R. Armstrong. Requested all
claims of the Estate be made at this time. 

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
March 30, 1852
Sale of the property of Jarian C. Mayberry in favor James W. Guinn. 

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
August 3, 1852
Sale of the property of Angus McDonald to satisfy in favor of William Buchanan.

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
April 13, 1852
Sale of the property of Robert Smedley in favor Elijah Horn. 
Sale of the property of John T. Carter in favor John Wortham. 

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
May  18, 1852
Sale of the property of Hansell Hunt in favor Robert Hunt. 

Jun 1, 1852
Administrator Notice:
Henry H. Gazway Administrator and Estate of Jesse Gazaway having reported
the estate for final settlement.

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
September 28, 1852
Sale of the property of William Cormack in favor Edward Salter. 
Sale of the property of William Hightower in favor Branch Bank. 

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
November 9, 1852
Sale of the property in the Township 19 favor of Thomas Strickland one for
the use of James Price and other for the use of J.H. Bowen against J.H. Hearn.
Sale of the property of James Bell to satisfy in favor of James W. Guinn.

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
November 16, 1852
Sale of the property of Jethro Baker to satisfy in favor of John H. Edmondson
for the use of John T. Heflin vs Baker.
Sale of the property of David Perryman to satisfy in favor of Thomas Lundy.
 
Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
December 7, 1852
Sale of the property of Richard Nolen in favor Mary Sunday. 

February 8, 1853
Administrator Notice:
Richmond Noell Administrator and Estate of James W. Perry having reported
the estate for final settlement.

November 13, 1853
Administrator Notice:
Hugh Perry Administrator and Estate of John K. Ross having reported
the estate for final settlement.

April 12, 1853
Administrator Notice:
Lindsey McKee Administrator and Estate of Jesse Hanson having reported
the estate for final settlement.

Randolph County Tax Sale:
1st Monday in June 1853
The property of James L. Newell
The property Ancel B. Strickland
The property of Bluford Cash a free man of color
The property Wilson Roberts and -Thompson 

November 5, 1855
Administrator Notice:
Louisa Stubbs Administrator and Estate of Hurbert Stubbs having reported
the estate for final settlement.

January 10, 1856
Administrator Notice:
A.E. Denman Administrator and Estate of Elijah Y. Linch having reported
the estate for final settlement.

February 7, 1856
James M. Mickle Administrator and Estate of A.B. Dabney having reported
the estate for final settlement.

February 21, 1856
Spencer Wilson Guardian of the Estate of Martha A. Bassett, W.H. Bassett,
James Bassett and John Bassett. Minor heirs of Richard Bassett deceased 
filed accounts and vouchers for final Settlement. 

May-1856
James W. Guinn Guardian of the Estate of Roxilla Dempsey filed
accounts and vouchers for the final settlement with said ward.

May-1856
Administrator Notice:
Rhoda W. Noell Administrator and Estate of George Noell having reported
the estate for final settlement.

May 1, 1856
James Posey Guardian of Mary Ann Clark, James Clark, and Marion Clark
minor children of William M. Clark deceased filed accounts and vouchers
for final settlement. 

May 20, 1856
Jeremiah Shepherd, Guardian of the Estate of Mary Spears wife
of Thomas Martin, William R. Spears, James R. Spears, Amanda Spears, Nancy
Spears and Daniel Spears, minor heirs of Daniel J. Spears, filed accounts and
vouchers for final settlement with Mary Martin, late Mary A. Spears and annual
settlement with all other wards.

July 10, 1856
Administrator Notice:
W.H. Spruce Administrator and Estate of James Rouse having reported
the estate for final settlement.

June 12, 1856
Administrator Notice:
Jane F. Garrett Administrator and Estate and last Will and Testament 
of Nathan Garrett deceased and Guardián of the Estate of Marcus L.
Garrett infant son of J.B. Garrett July 10, 1856, having reported
the estate for final settlement. 

July 10, 1856
Administrator Notice:
W.H. Spruce Administrator and Estate of James House having reported
the estate for final settlement.

July 10 1856
Administrator Notice:
L.E.W. Guinn Administrator and Estate of Shadrack Kelly will sell the
property joining William Gladney. 

Randolph County Sheriff's Sale:
1st Monday in July 1863
Sale of the property of Wm C. Golden [Owner of the Golden Hotel] and Chas Stone in 
favor of Joshua Hightower.