Ashley County ArArchives History .....Administrators Accounts Current, Bk 2, A ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ar/arfiles.html ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Connie Perkins connieperkins@verizon.net November 16, 2012, 1:38 pm ******************************************************************************* "Armstrong, John – 1855 – page 60 To the Honorable The Judge of the Probate Court of Ashley County. Your petitioner John S. Armstrong administrator of the Estate of John Armstrong, Decd. Respectfully represents to your Honor, that he believes that it would be greatly to the benefit of said Estate to sell all the property belonging there to as soon as the same can be legally done. Your petitioner therefore prays that your Honor make and order for sale of said property, on such terms as your honor may deem expedient and your petitioner will ever pray as in duty bound & c. John S. Armstrong, Admr. State of Arkansas, County of Ashley I John S. Armstrong do solemnly swear that I am administrator of the Estate of John Armstrong, decd and that I do believe that unless the property belonging to said Estate is sold immediately that very much of it will depreciate in value and that the heirs will thereby P61 Be much injured. J.S. Armstrong Sworn to and subscribed before me November 10th day 1854 Hyrum Bryant Judge of Probate Filed November 20, 1854 and the same is now duly recorded Robt F. Holmes Clerk per E.O. Hundley D.C. State of Arkansas, County of Ashley Mr. Wester Arrington, J.W. Gillespy and R.W. Ward being each householders in the County of Ashley having been called on by J.S. Armstrong administrator of the Estate of John Armstrong, deceased to appraise the personal Estate of said John Armstrong do each of us solemnly swear that we are not interested nor of kin to any person interested in said Estate as heir or legatee, and that we will according to the best of our abilities view and appraise the personal property of said Estate here produced so help us God. West Arrington, James W. Gillespy, R.W. Ward Sworn to and subscribed in presents of D.L. Poppen, J.P. This Oct 31 AD 1854 And therefore after being duly sworn we do view and appraise said personal property as follows: " 2 Pine tables $3.00 1 Lot table furniture $3.50 1 pr sad irons $1.00 1 looking glass $1.50 1 Mattress & sted with clothing $10.00 1 bed sted $1.00 7 chairs $5.25 1 Lot Kitchen furniture $10.50 1 Wheel spinning & cards $2.50 1 Lot farming tools $17.50 1 pr dog Irons $3.00 250 Bushels of corn more or less @ .81 $... Amt brot forward $308.05 1 Bone horse $30.00 1 Bay horse $80.00 1,000 lbs fodder $10.00 p62 46 head of Hogs $61.50 2 Cows & Calves $30.00 1 head dry cattle $60.00 Total $580.25 "And we do appraise the whole of said property to the sum of Five thousand and eighty 25/100 dollars this the 31 day of October AD 1854. West Arrington, James W. Gillespy, R.W. Ward One note on M.C. Conser to the amount due 1st Jany AD 1855 $117.75 Eighty four Dollars & Sixty cents of County Script Sixteen Dollars of an open account on J.J. Newton Five Dollars on A.J. Riley Open Act. R.W. Ward, West Arrington State of Arkansas, County of Ashley I John S. Armstrong Administrator of the Estate of John Armstrong decd do solemnly swear that the above and foregoing Inventory is a full inventory and description of all the …ges goods, chattels, books, papers and Evidence of debt and of all debts … or becoming … as far as I have been able to asso… Them except the property reserved as the absolute property of the widow and that I was not indebted or found in any contract to the deceased at the time of his death except us stated in said inventory so help me God. J.S. Armstrong, Admr. Filed November 9th 1854 and the same is now duly recorded Robt. F. Holmes Clerk per E.C. Handley D.C. Account of the sales made of the goods and chattels of the Estate of John Armstrong late of the County of Ashley deceased as the same hath come to the hands of John S. Armstrong Administrator of all and singular the goods & chattels rights and credits of the said John Armstrong deceased on the 1st day of December AD 1854. P63 " J.G. Lake 1 lot of tableware consisting of ½ doz plates, 2 pitchers, cups & saucers &c. $1.87 1 pr flat Irons $0.60 D.L. Pippen 1 dining table $1.00 R. Loony 1 Bed, Bedstead & furniture $8.00 J.G. Lake 1 small table $0.50 1 looking glass $1.50 1 Bedstead $2.02 E. Yager 7 chairs .95 each $6.65 Philip Derton 1 spinning wheel & cards $3.50 Dr. Christmas 1 large wash pot $4.75 J.G. Lake 1 lot pot ware $3.87 ½ 1 lot wood ware $3.30 pair fire Irons $2.45 Hugh McVey 1 pair Stilyard $1.50 Dr. Comer 1 grind stone $3.25 W.D. Bell 2 Matenks $1.50 each $3.00 R.W. Ross 1 plough Stock & Irons $1.55 1 lot of plough irons & c $2.10 W.D. Low 1 pair steteners & wedge $1.00 E. Yager 1 pair plough & gear $1.60 D.L. Pippen 1 pair plough & gear $1.50 John A. Low Two axes $0.65 J.G. Lake two axes (good) $2.50 1 shoe hammer & Devill $1.00 Dr. Christmas 1 hand sew square, knife & c $2.50 3 Augers $1.00 D. Savage 1 Lot of potatoes 50 Bushels at $3.3/4 cents per bushel $21.87 ½ 1 Bay horse $93.50 Hugh McVey 1 Roan horse $51.00 Dr. Commer 1 red sow & six pigs $4.50 1 blue sow & five pigs $5.25 Jno Wiggins 6 first choice shouts $15.00 J.G. Lake 1 blue sow $6.95 Dr. Commer best hogs 22 in number 1.60 each $35.10 Jos B. Shelton 1 white cow & calf $15.44 W.J. Grubbs 1 bell cow & calf $21… Hugh McVey 1 red cow & calf $20.00 Jos A. Mason 1 white heifer $16.50 Hugh McVey 1 white heifer with red head $10.00 Jas Shelton 1 white head & … yearling $4.75 P64 Hugh McVey 1 white yearling $5.00 J.G. Lake 1 spotted heifer $11.00 1 blue cow $16.00 Dr. Commer 50 bushels corn at $1.26 per bushel $63.00 D. Savage 50 bushels corn at 1.28 ½ per bus, 50 bushels corn at 1.30 per bush $65.00 Residue of corn at 1.30 per bushel Jas Sims Res Stock fodder at 150 per cnt " State of Arkansas, County of Ashley I David Thacker clerk at the sales and account whereof is a true stated do solemnly swear that I am in no way interested in the Estate of John Armstrong, deceased nor a kin to any heir or legatee of said deceased and that the above is a true and correct account of the sales made by John S. Armstrong Administrator of said Estate on the first day of Dec 1854. David Thacker Sworn to and acknowledged to before me the 4th day of December 1854 Thos Thompson, J.P. The foregoing sales bill was filed on the 14th December 1854 and the same is now duly recorded Bill F. Holmes, Clerk Per E.O. Hundley John S. Armstrong administrator of the Estate of John Armstrong, deceased in account Current with the Probate Court of Ashley County for the year AD 1855: " DR To amount as per sales bill Dec 1st 1854 $617.47 Deduct credit on opposite page $184.31 Balance due Estate $432.96 CR By amount pd John Stuart as per Voucher A $6.40 Amt paid P. Derton Voucher B $105.77 Amt paid Jno B. Savage Voucher C $17.00 Total $122.77 By admr. Coms at 10 per cent on $617.47 $61.74 Total $184.51 P65 The foregoing Account Current was filed Jan 23, 1855 and the same is now duly recorded. Robt F. Holmes, Clerk Per E.O. Hundley D.C. John S. Armstrong Admr of John Armstrong, decd in Account Current with said Estate. Admr DR To Balance due Estate at last settlement $1,123.96 Credit By amt paid Worthington Clerk for letters of administrative bond & c. No 1 $2.25 By amt paid W.W. Copeland No 2 $15.00 By amt paid taxes of 1854 No 3 $2.05 By amt paid Jno H. Barrett No 4 $6.25 By amt paid B.D. Christmas No 5 $5.00 By amt paid H.T. Harriss No 6 $9.00 By amt paid Savage & Bro No 7 $7.80 By amt paid W.M. Copeland Vol 8 $8.50 By amt paid S.B. Wiggins Vol 9 $16.50 By amt J.W. Everett & c. Vol 10 $22.10 Interest on sum $2.21 By amt paid Jno H. Barrett Vol 11 $94.50 By amt paid G.W. Gar… Vol 12 $6.13 By amt paid S.W. Feles Vol 13 $2.00 $198.29 Balance due Estate $233.67 Examined & Confirmed Oct 29th 1856 M. H. Fleming Judge The foregoing account Current was filed January 30th AD 1856 and the same is now duly recorded Robt F. Holmes Clerk Per E.O. Hundley D.C. ******************************************************************************* Armstrong, John – Jan 1856 – page 100 "To the Honorable the Judge of the Probate Court of Ashley County. Your petitioner John S. Armstrong administrator of the Estate of John Armstrong decd respectfully represents to your Honor that he believes that it would be greatly to the benefit of said Estate to sell all the property belonging thereto as soon as the same can be legally done. Your petitioner therefore prays that your honor make and order for the sale of said property on such terms as your honor may deem expedient and your petitioner will ever pray as in duty bound & c. John S. Armstrong, Admr. State of Arkansas, County of Ashley} I John S. Armstrong do solemnly swear that I am Administrator of John Armstrong decd and that I do believe that unless the property belonging to said Estate is sold immediately that very much of it will disseminate in value and that the heirs will thereby be much injured. J.S. Armstrong Sworn to and subscribed before me November 10th day 1854 H. Bryant Judge of Probate The foregoing instrument of writing was filed in my office Nov 20th 1854 and the same is now duly recorded. Robt F. Holmes Clk pr E.O. Hundley D.C. J.S. Armstrong Affd. For Letters of Admr. State of Arkansas, County of Ashley } I John S. Armstrong do solemnly swear that the … of the Estate of John Armstrong deceased who died intestate and upon whose Estate I have prayed letters of Administration is not to the best of my knowledge and belief more than six hundred dollars, that said John Armstrong died without making a will leaving as his only heirs seven children and two grandchildren (to wit) John S. , Thomas D., William J., Catharin J., Malessa H., Rachel C., and Josephine Armstrong and Sarah D. & Catherine the wives of Eli & L.D. Stalling. John S., Thomas D., William J., Catherine J. and Melessa Armstrong resides in the County of Ashley in the State of Arkansas. Parthenia E. Stalling wife L.D. Stallings resides in the State of Mississippi. Rachel C. and Josephine Armstrong reside in the State of Texas. Affidavit states that he believes that Sarah D. Stallings reside somewhere in the State of Arkansas. That I will make a true and perfect inventory of and faithfully administer all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits of said John Armstrong and pay his debts as far as the … which may come to my hands extend and the end de…t, and sworn to for and pay over according to the t… all asetts which shall come to my hands possession so help me God. John S. Armstrong " Sworn to & subscribed to before me on the 24 day of October 1854 G. W. Worthington Clerk The foregoing affidavit is now duly recorded. Robt F. Holmes Clerk by E.O. Hundley D.C. Petition for Order To Sell Property State of Arkansas, County of Ashley} And now on this day comes John S. Armstrong administrator of John Armstrong deceased and presented his petition to the Judge of Probate of the County and State afore said in vacation for an order to sell the personal property P102 "Of his intestate together with his affidavit as the Court in such cases made and provided it is therefore ordered by the said Judge that the Administrator proceeds to sell the afore said Estate as the Court directs. Given under my hand this 10th day of November 1854 H. Bryant Judge of Probate Filed November 20th 1854 and the same is now duly recorded Robt F. Holmes Clerk by E.O. Hundley D.C. Vouchers accompanying Acct. Curt. Of J.S. Armstrong filed 30 Jany AD 1856, Admr John Armstrong decd Voucher 1 Reed, Hamburg April 16th 1855 of J.S. Armstrong administrator of John Armstrong decd. the sum of 2 dollars and twenty five cents in full of my clerks fees in the Probate Court. G.W. Worthington The foregoing is a true copy of the original on file in my office and the same is now duly recorded Robt F. Holmes Clerk by E.O. Hundley D.C. Voucher No 2 Estate of John Armstrong decd To W.M. Copeland Oct 5th to making 1 coffin $15.00 State of Arkansas, County of Ashley} I W.M. Copeland do solemnly swear that nothing has been paid or delivered toward the satisfaction of the above amount except what is credited thereon and that the sum of fifteen dollars above demanded is due so help me God. W.M. Copeland Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2 day of December AD 1854 J.A. Mason J.P. The foregoing is a true copy of the original on file in my office and the same is now duly recorded Robt F. Holmes Clerk by E.O. Hundley D.C. P103" Voucher No 3 Mr. John Armstrong 1854 To two dollars and five cents as County tax and one dollar and five cents, as State tax being the full amount of his county and State tax for the year 1854, received payments. W.M. Ducker Sheriff By A.W. Files D.S. The foregoing is a true copy of the original on file in my office and the same is now duly recorded Robt F. Holmes Clerk by E.O. Hundley D.C. Voucher No 4 1854 Estate of John Armstrong To J.H. Barrett Sept to 1 cloth Coat $5.00 To 1 pr shoes $1.25 Total $6.25 "State of Arkansas, County of Ashley} I John H. Barrett do solemnly swear that nothing has been paid or delivered in satisfaction of the above amount and that the sum of six dollars and twenty five cents is justly due. J.H. Barrett Sworn to and subscribed to before me in acting and duly commissioned Justice of the peace in Ashley County. This 5th day of September 1855 J.A. Mason J.P. The foregoing is a true copy of the original on file in my office and the same is now duly recorded Robt F. Holmes Clerk by E.O. Hundley D.C. Voucher No. 5 John Armstrong deceased 1854" To D.B. Christmas Oct 4th To visit attention & c $5.00 "State of Arkansas, County of Ashley} I B.D. Christmas do solemnly swear that nothing has been paid or delivered toward the payment of the above account except what is credited thereon and that the sum of five dollars above P104 Demanded is justly due sworn to and subscribed this 1st day of Dec 1854 before me James A. Mason an acting Justice of the peace. J.A. Mason J.P. The foregoing is a true copy of the original on file in my office and the same is now duly recorded Robt F. Holmes Clerk by E.O. Hundley D.C " Voucher No. 6 Ashley Cty, Arkansas November 17/54 Mr. J. Armstrong To H.T. Harris nine dollars for tuition in the year 1854. State of Arkansas, County of Ashley} I do solemnly swear that the above act. Is just due and unpaid and that there has been nothing paid or received except what is credited thereon so help me God. Nov 20th 1854 H.T. Harris Sworn to and subscribed before me D.S. Pippen The foregoing is a true copy of the original on file in my office and the same is now duly recorded Robt F. Holmes Clerk by E.O. Hundley D.C. Voucher No. 7 Due Savage & Brother seven dollars for value recd with ten pr cent Interest from date till paid. Oct 3rd 1854 John Armstrong State of Arkansas, County of Ashley} I Thomas B. Savage do solemnly swear that nothing has been paid or delivered toward the satisfaction of the above demand except what has been credited thereon and that the sum of Seven dollars & Interest above demanded is Justly due. Thos B. Savage Sworn to before me. Robt. F. Holmes, Clerk The foregoing is a true copy of the original on file in my office and the same is now duly recorded Robt F. Holmes Clerk by E.O. Hundley D.C. P105 Voucher No. 8 $8.50 One day after date I promise to pay B.F. Wilson or be over Eight dollars 50/100 for value recd this 19th day of January 1854. John Armstrong State of Arkansas, County of Ashley} I Wily M. Copeland do solemnly swear that nothing has been paid or delivered toward the satisfaction of the above demand except what is credited thereon and that he sum of eight dollars & fifty cents above demanded is justly due so help me God. W.M. Copeland Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th July AD 1855 Robt F. Holmes Clerk The foregoing is a true copy of the original on file in my office and the same is now duly recorded Robt F. Holmes Clerk by E.O. Hundley D.C. Voucher No. 9 John Armstrong 1854 To S.B. Wiggins To Balance on settlement $15.50 Freight Bill up Saline $1.00 Total $16.50 " I Samuel B. Wiggins do solemnly swear that the above amount is just and true and no part has been paid only what is credited thereon. S.W. Wiggins Sworn to and subscribed before me a duly acting and commissioned Justice of the Peace in and for the township of Carter and County of Ashley Febry the 26th 1855 J.A. Mason The foregoing is a true copy of the original on file in my office and the same is now duly recorded Robt F. Holmes Clerk by E.O. Hundley D.C. $22.10/100 Due John W. Everret & Co Twenty two dollars and ten cents for value received with P106" Ten per cent interest from the first day of Janry last May 29th 1854 John Armstrong State of Arkansas, County of Ashley} I W.A. Hamilton do solemnly swear that nothing has been paid or delivered toward the satisfaction of the above note and that the sum of twenty two dollars and ten cents above demanded is justly due so help me God. W.A. Hamilton Sworn to and subscribed before me on this 18th day of April AD 1855 J.A. Mason J.P. The foregoing is a true copy of the original on file in my office and the same is now duly recorded Robt F. Holmes Clerk by E.O. Hundley D.C. Voucher No. 11 $90 00/100 Thirteen months after date we or either of us promise to pay J.H. Cowger or bearer ninety dollars for … recd December 1st 1853 John Armstrong, B. Tiner State of Arkansas} I Abner W. Files do solemnly swear that at the death of the above named John Armstrong I held the above debt and afterwards transferred it and that nothing had been paid or delivered toward the satisfaction thereof up to the time I Transferred and that the sum of ninety dollars above demand was there justly due. A.W. Files Sworn to and subscribed before me Nov 30th 1855 J.A. Mason J.P. State of Arkansas } I John H. Barrett do solemnly swear as b… of the above claim that I have made diligent inquiry and examination and do verily believe that nothing had been paid on said claim up to the time it was paid to me by J.S. Armstrong as admr. of John Armstrong decd and that the sum of $90.00 ninety &… P107 The interest thereon was then justly due. J.H. Barrett Sworn to and subscribed before me an acting justice of the peace within the State aforesaid this 30th day of November 1855 J.A. Mason J.P. The foregoing is a true copy of the original on file in my office and the same is now duly recorded Robt F. Holmes Clerk by E.O. Hundley D.C. Voucher No. 12 1853 John Armstrong To G.W. Gurthrie To 9 yds callies 2 p $2.25 12 yds muskets bar 2 p $3.00 pr Owens 1 boot 10p $1.25 1 pr suspenders 8 p $1.00 1 pr socks 4 p $0.50 1 bottle blues 2 p $25.25 20 yds callas 15 $3.00 8 yds muslin $2.20 3 yds hening $1.35 1 card hooks & eyes $0.10 1 paper needles $0.10 1 paper Tobems $0.05 3 yds Bur 3 $0.90 $7.70 $15.95 1 1/2 yds cambrie $0.18 $16.13 State of Arkansas, County of Ashley} I G.W. Gurthrie do solemnly swear that nothing has been paid or delivered towards the satisfaction of the within deceased except what is credited thereon and that the sum of six 13/100 dollars is justly due. G.W. Gurthrie Sworn to before me an acting Justice of the Peace within the State and County afore said this 8th day of October 1855 Saml H. Moore J.P. The foregoing is a true copy of the original on file in my office and the same is now duly recorded Robt F. Holmes Clerk by E.O. Hundley D.C. P108 Voucher No. 10 1853 John Armstrong Estate To A.W. Files Febry 11 To cash loaned $2.00 State of Arkansas, County of Ashley} I Abner W. Files do solemnly swear that nothing has been paid or delivered toward the satisfaction of the above demand except what is credited thereon and that the sum of two dollars above demanded is just and true. A.W. Files Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day of Jany 1856 Robt F. Holmes Clk by Wm H. Rawlins D.C. The foregoing is a true copy of the original on file in my office and the same is now duly recorded Robt F. Holmes Clerk by E.O. Hundley D.C. ******************************************************************************* "Armstrong, John – Apr 1855 – page 181 John S. Armstrong Administrator of the Estate of John Armstrong deceased in account Current with the Probate Court of Ashley County for the year AD 1855 DR" To amount as per sales Bill December 1st 1854 $167.47 Deduct credits on opposite page $184.51 Balance due Estate $432.96 CR By amount paid John Stuart as per Voucher A By amt paid P.Derton voucher B $105.77 By amt paid John B. Savage Voucher C $17.00 Total $122.77 By admr coms at 10 pr cent on $617.47 $61.74 Total $184.51 "The foregoing account current was filed in my office 23rd January AD 1855 and the same is now duly recorded. Robt. F. Holmes Clerk, Pr E.O. Hundley DC John Armstrong to Philip Derton" Jany 2 3 yrds musdeline 3 $2.63 1 coffee pot $0.62 1 coffee mill $0.75 1 pr small stack brog…ns $1.25 1 ½ blet domestic 20c $0.30 2 brown 30 $0.60 2 small plugs tobacco $0.10 Total $7.50 2 slle hdkf 10 $2.50 1 plug tobacco $0.40 Jany 5 1 set bridle fillings $1.25 3 yds kersy 4 $1.50 1 hank flax thread $0.25 1 gal vinegar $0.50 P182 1 lb pepper $0.25 1 p bags brogans $1.25 Total $7.90 2 lb nails 10 $0.20 1 lb candles $0.40 1 box blacking $0.10 1 gr paper $0.38 Jany16 2 fine combs 30 $0.60 Jany 31 7 yds Domestic 10 $0.70 Feby 9 1 set knives & forks pr Lady $1.00 Feby 26 1 plug tobacco $0.40 Total $3.78 Mrch 1 ½ yds Jackson & Nias 4 $0.75 2 yds ribbon 20 $0.40 6 yds Silk velvet 20 $1.20 8 yds ceders 2 $2.00 12 yds apron checks 18 $1.87 4-Mar 1 tin trunk $0.75 7-Mar 1 dutch bucket $1.00 1 banet braid $0.50 1 bottle snuff $0.35 Total $8.82 Amount brought over $28.00 11-Mar 1 Panama Hat $5.00 6 doz shirt buttons $0.75 1 looking glass $2.00 13-Mar 1 pr Brogans $1.25 1 silk cravat $1.37 1 paper needles $0.10 22-Mar 1 set tin cups $0.50 1 mole skin hat $2.50 $13.47 1-Apr 1 silk hdkf $0.80 1 yd prints $0.25 6-Apr 2 pr cotton hose Drenbr 41 $1.00 15-Apr 2 tack combs 3p $0.75 4 yds tweeds 8 $4.00 1 yds Alpacaha $1.00 2 skains silk $0.10 17-Apr 2 yds culers 2p $0.50 ½ lb subsaters $0.13 $8.53 26-Apr 1 jar pickles $0.80 2 small deshers $0.48 1 salt seller $0.25 1 furry M… $0.10 29-Apr 1 ½ yds Muslin 2p $0.38 P183 1 week Lan… $0.37 8-May 1 fine silk bonnet $5.00 $7.67 1 pr boys shoes $1.25 13-May 1 yd ribbon pr lady $0.50 1 lb candles $0.40 2 hanks thread 15 $0.30 26-May Buttons $0.25 27-May 1 wool hat $1.25 2-Jun 1 dress pattern $3.00 Balance on meds $0.75 $7.70 Amount brought over $65.37 15-Jun 1 paper radles $0.10 1 yd white lawn $0.60 22-Jun Balance on dress $0.50 1 yd domestic $0.13 8-Jul 11 lbs nails 10 $1.10 14-Jul 1 lb soda $0.20 18-Jul ½ gross shirt buttons $0.25 1 pr putts & screws $0.42 22-Jul 1 tin bucket $0.30 Total $3.60 1 gl whiskey $0.20 27-Jul 1 pr shoes $1.75 1 dressing comb $0.50 1 pr per tax $0.10 Agt 8 10 yds muslin 15 $1.50 2 pr cotton hose 4p $1.00 1 pr shoes $1.40 Total $6.45 Agt 12 ½ gal whiskey $0.38 1 box cups $0.25 Agt 18 3 ½ yds Stpa… 8p $3.50 1 ½ linen 2p $0.38 Agt 26 Bottle of ink $0.25 1 gr paper $0.30 Agt 28 4 hanks thread 10 $0.40 Total $5.46 ½ gal whiskey $0.50 4 yds linen 3p $1.50 1 yd linsey $0.50 4 yds domestic 1 p $0.50 1 skain silk 5 pins $0.15 1 doz buttons $0.13 1-Sep 3 yds domestic 2p $0.75 14-Sep 1 set knitting needles $0.10 18-Sep 1pr boys shoes $1.25 P184 ½ gal whiskey $0.50 Total $5.88 Amount brought over $86.76 26-Sep 2 skeins silk 5 $0.10 4-Mar 1 plug tobacco $0.40 Due on Oct of 1853 $11.45 Interest $1.14 $13.09 $99.85 Interest on $99.55 $5.92 $105.77 CR by cash $1.10 By Hugh McVirgs note $87.50 By John Wiggins $17.50 By 1 wheel $3.75 Cash $1.48 $111.33 Cash Total $5.56 Recd payment in full P. Derton Egypt Arkansas 1853 John Armstrong to Philip Derton 3-Jan To 2 plugs 4p 1 ax 12p pr W.E. Willis $2.50 21-Jan 9 lbs nails @10, 1 set plates 8p $1.90 3 plugs tobacco @4p pr Owens $1.50 11-Jul 1 pr youths kip brogans 9p $1.12 ½ ½ gal whiskey 2p $0.25 20-Jul ½ gal whiskey 2p $0.25 28-Jul 1 quart Whiskey 15p $0.15 10-Aug 3 quarts whiskey R. Willis $.37 ½ 23-Sep 1 paper needles, 1 lb candles 40 $0.50 7-Nov 1 cotton hdkf 2p pr M. Pippin $0.25 14-Nov 1 quart Brandy 10p $1.25 24-Nov 1 quart whiskey 15c $0.15 6-Dec 4 bottles mustang Liniment 2p $1.00 29-Dec 2 yds unbleach domestic $0.25 $11.45 Examined and allowed this 16 day Jany 1855 and taken up by giving Hugh McVays note & John Wiggins note in exchange. J.S. Armstrong Adm. Examined allowed & classed in the fifth class January 31st 1856 H. Bryant Judge "State of Ark, Ashley I Philip Derton do P185 Solemnly swear that nothing has been paid or delivered towards satisfaction of the above account except what is credited thereon and that the sum of ninety eight dollars & 75/100 with from the receipt of date is due. P. Derton Sworn to and subscribed and before me this 16th day of January 1856 Jas T. Mason The foregoing Voucher was filed January 30th 1856 and the same is now duly recorded. Robt F. Holmes Clerk, Pr E.O. Hundley DC 1854 John Armstrong To John B. Savage To amt paid E.H. Moore for you $17.00 State of Arkansas, County of Ashley. I John B. Savage do solemnly swear that nothing has been paid or delivered towards the satisfaction of the above demand except what is credited thereon and that the sum of seventeen dollars above demanded is just and true so help me God. Jno B. Savage Sworn to and subscribed before me this 6th day of November AD 1854 Robt F. Holmes Clerk Examined & allowed this 6th November AD 1854 J.S. Armstrong Administrator Examined allowed & classed in the fifth class. January 30th 1856 H. Bryant Judge Recd Hamburg 9th Nov 1854 of John Armstrong admr of John Armstrong decd in full of the within amt. Jno B. Savage The foregoing voucher was filed January 30th 1856 and the same is now duly recorded Robt. F. Holmes Clerk, pr E.O. Hundley DC " ******************************************************************************* Armstrong, John –Apr 1857 – page 305 John S. Armstrong Admr. of John Armstrong decd. in account current with said Estate. Admr. DR To balance due Estate on last settlement filed Jany 30, 1856 $233.67 Credits By amt pd Ross & Grubb No. 1 $23.48 By amt pd J.W. Loony No. 2 $4.62 ½ By amt pd John Carroll No. 3 $34.00 By amt pd A.J. Riley No. 4 $5.00 By amt pd Mason & Beam No. 5 $14.06 By amt pd A. Waddell No. 6 $5.25 By amt pd J. Norris No. 7 $6.60 By amt pd R.F. Holmes No. 8 $23.82 By amt pd J. Chadwick No. 9 $8.50 By amt pd J.C. Waddell No. 10 $13.00 Total $138.33 $138.33 Balance due Estate $95.24 " The foregoing account current was filed for record in my office 27th January 1857 and examined, corrected and confirmed in Pon. Court. April 27th AD 1857 and the same is now duly recorded. Robt. F. Holmes Clerk By E.O. Hundley DC Voucher accompanying above a/c current Voucher No. 1 John Armstrong to Ross & Grubbs " To act for the year 1853 $21.10 To act for the year 1854 $12.45 Total $33.55 Jany 10, 1854 CR by cash $12.00 Bal $21.55 "State of Arkansas, County of Ashley, I William J. Grubbs one of the firm of Ross & Grubbs do solemnly swear that nothing has been paid or delivered towards the satisfaction of the above demand except what is credited thereon and that the sum of twenty one dollars and fifty cents is … due said creditors now …. P306 So help me God. W.J. Grubbs Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd day of July AD 1855 Robt. F. Holmes Clerk Examined and allowed this the 2nd day of Oct 1855 J.S. Armstrong Admr. Examined allowed and classed in the 4th class Jany 28th 1857 M.M. Flemming Judge Received of J.S. Armstrong admr. of the Estate of John Armstrong deceased twenty three dollars 48/100 in full of the within account this 16th day of March 1857 W.J. Grubbs & Ross The foregoing Voucher was in my office 23rd July AD 1855 and the same is now duly recorded Robt F. Holmes Clerk, By E.O. Hundley DC " Voucher No. 2 1854 John Armstrong DR To 3 plows and screws made $.87 ½ To 2 plow and 1 cotton Sharp $.37 ½ To 2 plows and 1 shovel mended $0.50 To tongs mended and mill fix $0.75 To two plows and pr shoes $. 62 ½ To two pr shoes made and drove $1.50 Total $4.62 ½ " State of Arkansas, Ashley County I James W. Looney do solemnly swear that nothing has been paid or delivered towards payment of the above account except what has been credited thereon and that the sum of four dollars and sixty two ½ cents as above demanded is justly due and unpaid so help me God. J.W. Loony Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 3rd day of March 1855. Thos. Thompson J.P. Examined and allowed this the 18th day of July 1855 J.S. Armstrong Admr. recd payment in full of the within account January 1st 1857 J.W. Loony P307 The foregoing Voucher was filed in my office November 17th AD 1856 and the same is now duly recorded. Robt. F. Holmes Clerk, By E.O. Hundley DC " Voucher No. 3 Mr. J.S. Armstrong as Admr. DR. To John Carroll For 27 weeks tuition to Catherine $13.50 For 41 weeks tuition to James $20.50 Total $34.00 " State of Arkansas, County of Ashley I John Carroll do solemnly swear that nothing has been paid or delivered towards the satisfaction of the above account except what is credited thereon and that the sum of thirty four dollars is justly due so help me God. John Carroll Subscribed and sworn to before me May 17, 1856 Hiram Bryant Judge Examined and allowed May 7th 1856 John S. Armstrong Admr. Recd Jany 1st 1857 on the above account Twenty dollars John Carroll Recd payment in full January 27th 1857 John Carroll The foregoing Voucher was filed in my office 21st day of July AD 1856 and the same is now duly recorded Robt F. Holmes Clk By E.O. Hundley DC " Voucher No. 4 Jany 27, 1854 John Armstrong To A.J. Riley DR To balance due on cow $10.00 "I A.J. Riley do solemnly swear that the above account is true to the best of my knowledge and belief so help me God. A.J. Riley Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th Jany AD 1855. A.J. Mason J.P. Credit on the above account by balance due the Estate of John Armstrong $5.00 Recd Jany 27th 1857 five dollars the balance due on the aboe account. A.J. Riley By … P308 The foregoing Voucher was filed in my office 31th April AD 1856 and the same is now duly recorded. Robt. F. Holmes Clk, By E.O. Hundley DC " Voucher No. 5 "Mr. John Armstrong To Mason & Bean DR Jany 14, 1854 To whiskey 6p whiskey 55c $1.30 Jany 18 To whiskey 5 @ (20) whiskey 15c $1.20 Feb 11 To whiskey 4p Bar 12 ½ c $.62 March 12 To Brandy 8p G. Seeds 10c $1.00 April 3 To Whiskey 4p Bar 34c $.84 … April 3 To Reasons $.80 April 29 To whiskey $.70 May 13 To whisky & Bar $.90 May 29 To Bar & whiskey $.50 June 12 To bar $.70 July 4 To Bar $2.00 July 16 Bar $.50 Aug 7 Bar $4.00 Total $14.06 County of Ashley, Township of Carter, State of Arkansas, I James A. Mason do solemnly swear that nothing has been paid or delivered towards the satisfaction of the above demand but what is credited thereon and that the sum of fourteen 16/100 dollars. The amount of the above demand and that the same is due so help me God. J.A. Mason Sworn to before me an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the township of Carter in Ashley County this 6th day of January 1855 Saml H. Moore JP Examined and allowed J.S. Armstrong Admr. Recd of Shaw Armstrong administrator of the Estate of John Armstrong dec payment in full on the within act. Febry 16th 1856 J.A. Mason The foregoing Voucher never filed in my office 22nd January AD 1886 and the same is now duly recorded. Robt. F. Holmes Clk, By E.O. Hundley DC P309 " Voucher No. 6 "Recd of J.S. Armstrong administrator of the Estate of J. Armstrong dec. five dollars 25/100 due by order of the County Court at the July term 1855. I say recd by me this 2nd Oct 1855. Recd in County Scrip A. Waddell Co. Tres. The foregoing Voucher was filed in my office 2nd October 1855 and the same is now duly recorded. Robt. F. Holmes Clerk, by E.O. Hundley, DC " Voucher No. 7 "$6.60 Received of John Armstrong administrator of the Estate of John Armstrong deceased six & 60/100 dollars in full for my costs in said Estate up to this date Jany 24th 1857. James Norris Shff The foregoing Voucher was filed for record in my office 28th January AD 1857 and the same is now duly recorded. Robt. F. Holmes Clerk, by E.O. Hundley, DC " Voucher No. 8 Nov 10, 1854 John S. Armstrong Admr. Jno Armstrong Dec. DR To application & order for sale of personal property $.37 ½ Claim Mason & Beam filing & classification $0.60 Jany 30, 1855 Application, order 37 ½ & filing account 6 ½ $0.45 Jany 24 Filing classification & order claim J. Chadwick $0.60 Advertising & Docketing $0.35 Filing classification & order claim J.H. Barrett $0.60 Jany 30 1856 Filing classification & order claim A.W. Files $0.60 Filing classification & order claim B.D. Christmas $0.60 Filing classification & order claim A.W. Hatn… $0.60 Filing classification & order claim S.B. Wiggins $0.60 Filing classification & order claim G.W. Guthrie $0.60 Filing classification & order claim J.H. Barrett $0.60 Filing classification & order claim J.B. Savage $0.60 Filing classification & order claim W.C. Copeland $0.60 Filing classification & order claim H. Derton $0.60 Filing classification & order claim T. B. Savage $0.60 Filing classification & order claim R. Harris $0.60 Filing classification & order claim W.C. Copeland $0.60 Appearance Application & filing a/c current $0.45 Advertising & …. P310 Appearance motion & order confirming a/c Current $.37 ½ 30-Apr Filing classification & order claim J.W.M. Kirkpatrick $0.60 Filing classification & order claim J.W.M. Kirkpatrick $0.60 Filing classification & order claim A.J. Riley $0.60 Appearance application & order confirming a/c cert $.37 ½ Order to pay debts 4th class $0.10 Application & order to employ counsel $.37 ½ February Classifications & order claims J. Carroll $0.60 29-Oct Order confirming A/C current $0.10 Advertising & docketing twice $0.70 Recording petition to sell property $0.18 Recording & filing appraisement of property $0.60 Total $16.18 To recording a/c sales $0.60 To recording inventory & c $0.60 To recording a/c current filed Jany 23, 1856 $0.30 To filing 13 voucher & recording same $3.00 To recording petition to sell property $0.20 To recording a/c current filed Jany 1855 $0.35 Filing 3 voucher & recording same $1.09 Total $22.32 Indexing & taxing fees $1.50 Total $23.82 January 26th AD 1857 Recd payment in full up to this date Robt F. Holmes Clerk "The foregoing Voucher was filed in my office 28th January AD 1857 and the same is now duly recorded. Robt F. Holmes Clerk By E.O. Hundley DC Voucher No. 9 1853 John Armstrong To James M. Chadwick " To groceries as per day book $8.50 "State of Arkansas, County of Ashley, I James Chadwick do solemnly swear that nothing has been paid or delivered towards the satisfaction of the above demand except what is credited thereon and that the sum of eight 50/100 dollars is justly due me from the Estate of said John Armstrong so help me God. Jas. M. Chadwick P311 Sworn to and subscribed before me an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County & State aforesaid. J.A. Mason J.P. Examined and allowed Jany 16th 1855 J.S. Armstrong Admr. Recd of John S. Armstrong Admr John Armstrong decd Eight 50/100 Dollars in full of within a/c Jany 27th 1857 J. Chadwick By John Baker The foregoing Voucher was filed in my office 29th January AD 1857 and the same is now duly recorded. Robt. F. Holmes Clerk, By E.O. Hundley DC " Voucher No. 10 April 27th 1857 "Recd of John S. Armstrong admr of John Armstrong decd for collecting in Ashley Circuit debt in favor of said Estate vs T.B. Savage & al for $163 my commissions at 8 pr cent thirteen dollars. J.C. Wadell att The foregoing Voucher was filed in my office 27th April AD 1857 and the same is now duly recorded. Robt. F. Holmes Clerk, By E.O. Hundley DC " ******************************************************************************* Armstrong, John – Jan 1857 – page 343 Jno. S. Armstrong Admr. of John Armstrong decd in account current with said Estate. Admr DR To balance due Estate on last settlement filed Jany 30th 1856 $233.67 Credits By amt pd Ross & Grubbs No. 1 $23.48 By amt pd J.W. Looney No. 2 $4.62 ½ By amt pd Jno Carroll No. 3 $34.00 By amt pd A.J. Riley No. 4 $5.00 By amt pd Mason & Burn No. 5 $14.06 By amt pd A.W. Waddell No. 6 $5.25 By amt pd J. Norris No. 7 $6.60 By amt pd R.F. Holmes No. 8 $23.82 By amt pd J. Chadwick No. 9 $48.50 By amt pd J.C. Waddell No. 10 $13.00 Total $138.33 $138.33 Balance due Estate $95.24 "Filed & continued till next time for confirmation M.M. Fleming Judge Examined corrected & confirmed April 27th 1857 M.M. Fleming Judge The foregoing account current was filed for record in my office on the 27th day of January AD 1857 and the same I hereby certify is duly recorded. Attest Robt. F. Holmes Clk, By E.O. Hundley D.C. Voucher accompanying the above account: " Voucher No. 1 Jno. Armstrong to Ross & Grubbs To act. for the year 1853 $21.10 To act. for the year 1854 $12.45 Total $33.55 Jan 10th Cr by cash $12.00 Total $25.55 "State of Arkansas, County of Ashley, I William J. Grubbs of the firm of the said Ross & Grubbs do solemnly swear that nothing has been paid or delivered towards the satisfaction of the above demand except what is credited thereon and that the sum of twenty one dollars and fifty five cents is justly due said … P344 creditors from said Estate so help me God. W.J. Grubbs Sworn to and subscribed before me this 23rd day of July AD 1855 R.F. Holmes Clerk Examined and allowed this the 2nd day of Oct 1855 J.S. Armstrong Admr. Examined, allowed & classed in the 4th class Jany 28th 1857. M.M. Fleming Judge Received of J.S. Armstrong admr. of the Estate of John Armstrong deceased twenty three dollars 48/100 in full of the within account this 16th day of March 1857. W.J. Grubb & Ross The foregoing voucher was filed in my office on the 23rd day of January AD 1857 and the same I hereby certify is duly recorded. Attest Robt. F. Holmes Clk, By E.O. Hundley D.C. Voucher No. 2 " Jno. Armstrong DR 1854 [end of record] ******************************************************************************* Armstrong, Joseph D. – Apr 1854 – page 36 The Account Current of Mathew K. Willis as administrator of the Estate of Joseph D. Armstrong, decd filed at April Term of the probate Court of Ashley County Arkansas A.D. 1854. And continues until July Term of said Court for confirmation the same being confirmed at the July Term of said Court this as follows viz: To amt of indebtedness as per account Current field at January Term AD 1854 $1,771.87 To amt of proceeds of four bales of cotton $123.44 Total $1,874.31 CR By amt of credits as per settlement as filed at January Term 1854 $316.05 By amt pd Wm E. Willis shot gun $20.00 By amt pd A.W. Files $20.00 By amt pd Wiggins & Nobles $9.05 By amt pd Jas A. Nicholas $6.97 By amt pd Thos C. Denson & G.B. Walker $14.00 By amt pd Ben J. Tucker $2.00 By amt pd Wm Ducker $5.00 By amt pd J.R. Franklin $6.40 By amt pd J.W. Everett & co $1.70 By amt pd R.W. Nobles $3.20 By amt pd Sheriffs Tax receipt $9.08 By amt pd Wall, Thall & Foster $14.00 By amt pd Philip Dorton $4.72 By amt pd Gione Willis $26.50 By amt pd W.E. Willis $204.00 By amt pd M.K. Willis $295.80 By amt pd J.B. Savage Clerk $11.93 By amt pd R.F. Holmes $10.00 By amt pd N.C. Comer $86.00 By amt pd Savage & Brothers $17.85 By amt pd L.B. Stroop Clk fee $2.50 By amt pd B.D. Christmas $14.00 By amt pd A.G. Pippin $13.84 By amt pd J.W.M. Kirkpatrick $30.04 By amt pd A.S. Erwin fees $27.50 By amt pd J.B. Savage as $2.86 $1,198.54 after subtracting credits from debt leaves said administrator in debt to said Estate the sum of $69577. G.M. Worthington, Clk Additional Comments: Part of the Probate Records file. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ar/ashley/history/other/administ20ms.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/arfiles/ File size: 79.7 Kb