Taylor County GaArchives Court.....Court Of , Ordinary 1866 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Virginia Crilley http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00003.html#0000642 November 10, 2004, 2:50 pm Source: 1866 Ordinary Court Minutes Written: 1866 pg 174 ORDINARY COURT JANUARY TERM 1866 Present Joseph J. Huff, Ordinary Petition of Joshua NEWSOME,Adm of Martha NEWSOME, to sell lands belonging to Estate. Granted. Petition of James S. TENNISON sheweth he is the Security of John NEWSOME and that Adm is mismanaging said Estate, and that he is apprehensive of sustaining great loss if he is not released from said Bond. To Joshua NEWSOME. Commanded to appear in Court to answer charges of Mismanagement on 2nd Mon in January next. Ordered that said Tennison be discharged from liability. Adm required to give Security which is reduced to $40,000 based on the condition of the present estate. pg 125 blank pg 126 ORDINARY COURT FEBRUARY TERM 1866 Present Joseph J. Huff, Ordinary Petition of Mrs. Martha AMERSON, widow of Charles AMERSON, for hershelf and as next friend of (______) child. Sheweth that the first day of _____ of 18__, said Charles AMERSON departed this life. Seeks 12 months support. Appointed: R.D. ALLEN, Dr. James GRIFFITH, E.B. WATERS,Charleton OGBURN,, D O SMITH, J.A. HAMILTON, J.P. to set apart a sufficient amount of household furniture, money, and property. At Chambers. Feb 30, 1866 pg 177 Petition of Rebecca JONES, widow of John JONES, sheweth that on 1st day of Jan 1866, said John JONES, departed this life, leaving your petitioner his widow. There has been no Admin granted on said Estate. Prays court to appoint 5 persons to set aside 12 months support. In Chambers, 9th Feb 1866. Osborn DOWNING, JP, Jerry WINDHAM, Mich POSEY, Robert WHITTINGTON, and Wiley COULTER assess for his widow 12 months support. pg 178 ORDINARY COURT MARCH TERM 1866 Present Joseph J. Huff, Ordinary Josiah T. McLENDON, minor son of Willis J. McLENDON, aged twenty years, applies to Court to appoint his father, Willis J. MCLENDON, his Guardian during his said minority. Granted. Petition of Mary WATKINS for Letters of Adm on estate of W.B. WATKINS. Granted. Petition of D.A.J. WILLIS for Letters of Adm on estate of Martin W. WEBSTER, dec'd with will annexed. Notice to John ADAMS sent, and he did not appear. Letters granted to D.A.J. Willis. Petition of Jordan WILCHAR, sheweth that Henry, a Freed boy has been abandoned by his parents and is now on his premises that said Henry is without any means sufficient for his maintenance and education. Prays Court to grant an order to have said Henry bound to him until such time as he shall become Twenty One years of age. J.L. Wilchar It appearing to the Court that said Henry is about 15 years of age, has been abandoned by his parents. Ordered that he be bound to Jordan Wilchar until the age 21. Jordan Wilchar to provide clothe and maintain the said Henry in a comfortable manner. Provide annually --- suit of clothes ; __ pr shoes and furnish his family to teach them to read and write the English Language and the usual rules of Arithmetic. Approved Mar 8th 1866. Petition of Seborn HOBBS sheweth that Laz, a Freedboy about 15 years has been abandoned by his parents and Anna, a Freed girl aged 6 years given to him by her mother, are both of them now on his premises without means of support. Prays that court have them bound to him until they shall become 21 and 18 years of age respectfully. Provide annually --- suit of clothes ; __ pr shoes and furnish his family to teach them to read and write the English Language and the usual rules of Arithmetic. Approved Mar 8th 1866. Petition of Nancy JONES, respectfully sheweth that she is without sufficient means for the maintenance of her minor son, Richard Jones, aged 12 years. Petitions to have him bound out to Henry NOWELL until he is 21 years of age. Nancy Jones Henry Nowell (his mark) signs agreement. Petition of Nancy JONES, respectfully sheweth that she is without sufficient means for the maintenance of her daughter, Nancy, aged 8 years. Petitions to have her bound out to Redding JONES until she is 18 years of age. Nancy Jones Redding Jones signs agreement. pg 180 Petition of Nancy JONES, respectfully sheweth that she is without sufficient means for the maintenance of her daughter, Effy Ann Matilda, aged nearly 2 years. Petitions to have her bound out to Redding JONES until she is 18 years of age. Nancy Jones Redding Jones signs agreement. Petition of Mrs. Rhoda S. HOLLIS sheweth that Alick, a Freedam aged 16 years, abandoned by his parents, and James Benjamin Franklin, a freed child aged 5 years are both now on her premises without means of support. Request Court bound to her until age of 21 (Alick for 5 years and Benjamin for 16 years) to work on her farm. Granted. Mrs. Nancy J. Whatley, formerly Nancy J. WEBSTER, sayeth she has not received anything set apart for her support except what she has accounted for in the present bill of article. [daughter of John and Nancy Sims Adams; widow of Martin Webster; married James Whatley in 1865] Sworn before D.A.J. Willis, JP March 22, 1866. Application of D.A.J. Willis, Admin of Martin Webster, considered. Ordered that D. CALHOUN, J.T. ADAMS, M.P. BROWN, D.L. DOWNS, and E.B. ROGERS assess for widow and her children. I hereby appoint, James D. RUSS, of said county, my Deputy Clerk, this 12th day of Feb 1866 J.J. Huff James D. RUSS takes oath of office before James H. EDWARDS, J.S. MITCHELL, John A. CHILDS, Justices of Inferior Court. pg 181 ORDINARY COURT APRIL TERM 1866 Present Joseph J. Huff, Ordinary Willis J. McLENDON, Adm on estate of late Joseph HOLLIS, shows that Rhoda Hollis, wife of the intestate is altogether capable of minding of said Estate. He further shows that he is getting old and infirm and is not able to attend to his own himself and the business of said Estate. She is co-Adm. Petitioner wishes to make a full showing of all his acts, etc and turn over his papers. March 9, 1866. The petition of Willis JINKS, by his atty W.S. Wallace, respectfully sheweth that Jacob DANIEL, of said county Sheriff departed this life (dates blank) and that George W. DANIEL, of said county departed this life (dates blank) and they jointly and individually worth the sum of (blank) dollars, and died intestate. Prays Permanent Letters of Admin. At Chambers March 14, 1866 The above petition of Wilborn Jinks (the writing is very clear, and above says Willis) considered and granted. Petition of Redding JONES, for letters of Adm on John JONES. Granted. Petition of J. BEELAND, Adm on estate of Alfred BIRD, dec'd. Granted. Petition of Mrs. S.E. Davis, Admx of estate of Joseph HELVENSTON for Letters of dismission. pg 183 Petition of W.H. INGRAM, Adm on Estate of W.L. GAY for Letters of Dismission. Granted. ORDINARY COURT MAY TERM 1866 Present Joseph J. Huff, Ordinary Petition of Rose MONTGOMERY, a Freedwoman, sheweth that she is without means of support sufficient for the maintenance and eduction of her minor son, Green, aged 12. Seeks to bind him to Robert P. HAYS until he is 21 (for 9 years). Rose Montgomery (her mark) Robert P. Hays agrees to provide annually clothes and to teach them to read and write the English Language and the usual rules of Arithmetic and give him $100 when he reaches 21. Petition of Gideon YELVERTON sheweth that George, a Freedboy aged about 12 years, has been abandoned by his parents and is now on his premise, to be bound to him. G. Yelverton agrees to provide annually clothes and to teach them to read and write the English Language and the usual rules of Arithmetic and give him $50 when he reaches 21. pg 185 Petition of James M BATEMAN sheweth that Christopher Marion, a Freedboy aged about 15 years, has been abandoned by his parents and is now on his premise, to be bound to him. James Bateman agrees to provide annually clothes and to teach them to read and write the English Language and the usual rules of Arithmetic and give him $50 when he reaches 21. Petition of Rose MONTGOMERY, a Freedwoman, sheweth she does not have means of support for her minor son, Bob, aged 10 years. Asks he be bound to Seborn Montgomery until age 21. Seborn Montgomery agrees to provide annually clothes and to teach them to read and write the English Language and the usual rules of Arithmetic and give him $100 when he reaches 21. pg 186 Petition of Henry DANIEL sheweth that Letters of Admin on estates of Jacob DANIEL and Goerge W. DANIEL has been published in Columbus Enquirer for Wilborn Jinks to obtain Letters of Admin. Petitioner objects to these being granted on Estate of George W. Daniel as he believe that he is not dead and that there is evidence going to show that fact. And further objects to Adm being granted to Jinks on the estate of Jacob Daniel on the grounds that he is no relation to Jacob Daniel, and that petitioner is his brother and next of kin and is willing and hereby petitions for Letters of Admin on last names Estate. Courts grants Admin on Jacob Daniel to Henry Daniel and will proceed to hear evidence on George W. Daniel on 1st Mon in June next. pg 187 ORDINARY COURT JUNE TERM 1866 Present Joseph J. Huff, Ordinary Petition of Sallie S. McKINNEY sheweth that Mrs. Sarah J DEAN departed this life in the __day ___ 1866 intestate. The said deceased was her mother, that she was a widow and your petitioner is next of kin. Citation forwarded to Columbus Enquirer May 18, 1866. Application duly published for Letters of Admin on G. Washington DANIEL, late of said county dec'd, ordered Admin to Henry DANIEL upon his giving bond of $5,000. Petition of LQC McCrary and Jeremiah McCANTS, guardians ; the former of Henry G.R. McCants and Sarah Jane McCants; the latter of Bartley McCANTS show that all minors are nover age of 14. They have chosen Bartley McCants of County of Marion as Guardian and he has accepted. They request to be dismissed. So granted upon Bartley McCants coming forth and giving bond. pg 188 Petition of Willis J. McLENDON sheweth that Eliza, a freed girl age 11 and Tom, a freed boy age 7 years is now on his premises without means of support. Requests Court to bind them to him until they reach 18 years and 21 years respectfully. To pay Eliza $50 and Tom $100 at the end of their term. The above freed orphans bound to Willis McLENDON. pg 189 ORDINARY COURT JULY TERM 1866 Present Joseph J. Huff, Ordinary Usual citation in Columbus Enquirer for Sallie S. McKINNEY to obtain Letters of Adm on Estate of Sarah A. Dean, late of said county. Granted upon giving bond of $6,000. It being made to appear to the Court that the Security which Henry DANIEL proposed to give for Letters of Admin on the Est of Jacob and George W. DANIEL has been providentially detained from attending Court for said purpose. It is therefore ordered that the Deputy Clerk do receive and furnish the said Security, William CHATFIELD to assign the proper bonds in terms of the law for said Henry DANIEL. Petition of John H. CALDWELL for Gin, a Freedwoman who is old and afflicted respectfully sheweth that Viney, a Freed-minor daughter of said Gin, 11 years old is now on his premises without means of support. Request Court to bind said Viney to him. Granted for 7 years from this date unto J.H. CALDWELL. pg 140 Petition of Lucy WILSON sheweth that ISAAC and MACK Freed orphan minors aged 12 and 10 years respectively are now on her premises without means of support. Requests they be bound to her until age 21. Granted with usual terms and to pay each $25 at expiration of indenture. Lucy Wilson (x) her signature Petition of Samuel MONTGOMERY sheweth that ISAAC, a freedboy age 6 yrs and CATHERINE, a freedgirl aged about 4 yrs, orphan minors are now on his premises. Requests they be bound to him until 21 and 18 respectively. Granted. pg 191 ORDINARY COURT AUGUST TERM 1866 Present Joseph J. Huff, Ordinary Caveat in the matter of the return of Joshua NEWSOME on estate of Martha NEWSOME dec'd. Grice & Wallace, Attny at law representing the heirs at law of Martha Newsome, except the said Joshua Newsome, caveate the returns of Joshua Newsome July 2, 1866. 1: None of the vouchers returned are properly receipted and few if any are proper charges against said Estate 2:Because proper vouchers do not accompany said return 3:Because vouchers No 1 and 2 are entirely too large for the services rendered and because No 2 is for services rendered to Free Negroes 4:Because vouchers No 1, 7, 12, 13, 15, and 16 are Confederate charges and have been paid or should have been paid in Confederate money or scaled down to their proper currency value 5:Because vouchers No 12 and 13 are for the Taxes of the same year 6:Because vouchers No 13 has been charged and should not be charged against said Estate 7:Because voucer No 9 is the individual act of Joshua Newsome and because he has no where given the Estate the benefit of this sum nor does not show that the necessities of the Estate justified the borrowing of said sum of money 8:Because all of the vouchers of the Ordinary was paid in Confederate money 9:Because all the estimated value of the Bank Bills is entirely too small and no estimate whatever is necessary 10:Because the sale of cotton is uncertain. The quantity sold, the price sodl for nor the person to whom sold being stated. 11:Because the reported Sale of Perishable property is too small. All of which they are ready to prove and pray the same shall not be allowed. July 11, 1866 Services acknowledged and all further services waived. July 29, 1866. Edwards & Holsey, Att for Newsome Sub poenas issued to Mr. ____ Winfrey Sr and Thos Amerson at the request of the Caveators. Sub poenas issued to James Williamson at the request of the Administrator. pg 192 In person appears James WILLIAMSON who on oath disposeth that his own son, William A. Williamson was 21 years of age, the 10th day of February 1864 and that his son, Persons Williamson, was 21 years of age on the 11th day of Nov 1865. The petition of Sallie S. McKINNEY sheweth that Seaborn L. Dean of said county, departed this life intestate on the __ day of __ 1866 possessed of various sorts of property. Prays that she is next of kin, requests letters of Administration. 4th Aug 1866 Ordered to be published in Columbus Enquirer. pg 193 After hearing arugments and evidence on the Caveat in the matter of Martha Newsome estate, ordered that it be admitted to record after striking out the valuation of the bank bills, reducing the two a/cs of Thomas AMERSON for Two Coffins amount to One Hundred dollars in aggregate be reduced to $50 in aggregate and that the a/c of B.F.G.W Newsome against the Martha Newsome estate bear the same date of the .affidavit made in said a/c and that vouchers No 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17 shall be considered and treated as having been paid in Confederate money. And now comes W.W. FRY, referring to an order passed at the December term of this court in relation to F.S. RUCKER, Exec of R.B. RUCKER making title to the land described in W.W. FRY s petition and showing to the court that said Exec is fully satisfied that said Fry has paid the purchase money for said land and is willing to make titles according to the bond of R.A. RUCKER and it being further shown that lawful notice has been given, titles to W.W. Fry to be made. The petition of Julia JOHNSON, Freedwoman sheweth she is without means of support for her minor child, Eliza Jane, aged 6 years. Request she be bound to James T. HARMON until she shall reach the age of 18. Agreed. Petition of R.G. TOMLIN sheweth that Daniel a Freedboy (orphan) is now on his premises. Requests Daniel be bound to him until he is 21. Agreed with terms and to give $100 at end of indenture. Robt G. Tomlin Petition of A.C. CARTER sheweth that Gus, aged about 17 years, Violet aged 15 years; Mary aged 13 years, and Sylla aged 11 years are Freed Children without means of support and that their mother, Jane, a Freedwoman, is strolling about without means sufficient for their maintenance. Requests order to bind freed children to him. $35 to be given each female; $100 to be given to Gus at end of indenture. pg 195 Petition of Elizabeth HORTMAN, widow of John HORTMAN, dec'd respectfully sheweth that the estate of dec'd does not exceed in value the sum of $100. Requests that the same be set apart to her and her children for their support. Above petition and evidence, ordered that entire Estate of John Hortman, including proceeds of a suit now pending in Taylor Co Court against J.T. ?Griffin (ink blot), it being attachment for the sum of $75 as well as all other ? choses be set aside for use of widow and her two children without administration and that she be allowed to proceed to recover the same. Petition of Mary WADKINS, sheweth that she is the mother of Luther Thomas and Beverly A. K. Wadkins both under 14 years of age minor orphans of William B. Wadkins, dec'd, seeks Letters of Guardianship. Granted. Bartley McCRARY has given Bond and Security for guardianship of Henry G.R. McCANTS, Sarah Jane McCANTS, and Bartley McCANTS, orphan minors. pg 196 Petition of E.S. DAVIS, Guardian of Charles, John and Sarah HELVENSTON, respectuflly sheweth that she is now a resident of Whitfield County, George, and that the person and property of said wards have been removed to that county as appears with certificate of J.P. Freeman, Ordinary of Whitfield County showing she has given bond and security there. W.W. Green, as next of friend to E.S. Davis Ordered that Guardianship papers be transferred to Whitfield County. Petition of Wm S. BATEMAN sheweth that Moses, a Freed boy, aged about 17 years is now on his premises without means of support and that his mother is now in Florida. Requests order to bind freed Moses to him. Moses to be bound out for 4 years unto Wm S. Bateman with usual stipulations and to give him $100 at termination. pg 197 In the matter of the Caveat against the Annual Return of Joshua Newsom, Adm of Est of Martha Newsome dec'd filed to Aug Term 1866 Court, and said Caveat being overruled in part, and A.C. CARTER, M.L. CARTER, J.D. HUMPHRIES, and D.A.J. CARTER being part of the heirs of law of said Estate being dissatified with the judgement of the Court and having paid cost and demanded and appeal, bring W.H. HEARD and tender him as security and 10th Aug 1866. A.C. Carter, M.L. Carter, T.D. Humphries, D.A. J. Carter by their atty W.S. Grice, W.H. Heard, Security. Jeremiah A. McCANTS, sheweth that Jeremiah C. McCANTS who departed this life on the ___ day of Aug 1866 left considerable property without a will. Petitions for temporary Letters of Admin lest the estate suffer injury. Ordered that citation be published in Columbus Enquirer. Petition of David O. SMITH sheweth that he is the Security for bond given by J.W. GOFF, Admin on the estate of Daniel NEWTON, and it would be in the interest of the heirs that the estate be divided as all the heirs are of age, and that another Administrator other than J.A. GOFF be appointed. Also that said bond should be strengthened. D.O. SMITH vs. J.W. GOFF, Admin The defendant is required personally or by Attorney to appear at the next term of court, 1st Monday in Sept to answer the Plaintiff's complaint. 20 Aug 1866 pg 199 ORDINARY COURT SEPTEMBER TERM 1866 Present Joseph J. Huff, Ordinary Petition of Wm R. JOHNSON and James A. ADAMS who married Martha A. JOHNSON, respectfully shows that L.R. BOOTH, late of said County, dec's was the Guardian of said W.R. Johnson and Martha A. Johnson, who has since married Jas A. ADAMS, that as such Guardian, the said L.B. BOOTH recieved for his said wardsthe sum of $2,000 or other large sum. That the said L.B. Booth died more than 12 months ago and left his wife, S.M. Booth Executrix to his will. That said S.M. Booth, Executrix was duly qualified and took said Estate in hand and has made no settlement with your petitioners of the amount due them as the wards of said L.B. Booth. Ask for citation for S.M. Booth to appear at next term of court. Wm R. Johnson, et al vs S.M. Booth, Guard & Extx Petition to account. Sheriff to see that defendant appears in court at 1st Monday in Sept next to present account. 24th Aug 1866 M. Jones, Deputy Sheriff. I have this day served Defendant S.M. Booth with a copy of the within declaration and process by leaving the same at her most notorious place of abode. Aug 31, 1866. Petition of James M. DANIEL sheweth that Frank Daniel a Freedboy age 6 is now on his premises. That he has no legal father, and that his mother, Isabell Mangham, does not have sufficient means for his support and education and that she is habitually cruel to him. Requests Frank be bound to him until he is 21. Agreed with terms and to give $100 at end of indenture. James M. Daniel Whereas there exists between the undersigned a matter of controversy touching the indebtness of Mrs. Sarah BOOTH, Extrix of L.B. BOOTH dec'd who was the former Guardian of Martha Ann JOHNSON, now Martha A. ADAMS and William R. JOHNSON, the said Sarah having been appointed guardian at the death of the said L.B. Booth. It is therefore agreed between Sarah M. Booth, Exectrix, and James J. Adams, who married Martha A. and Wiliam R. Johnson, that the following settlement be made. {Martha Ann and William R. were the children of Sarah Booth by her first husband, Enoch Johnson] Agreed that due to Martha A and William R. Twelve Hundred and Eighty Three Dollars principal sum which has been running at interest since the year 1858. It is further agreed that in consequence of freeing he Negroes, that the Estateof said L.B. Booth is not able to pay the full amount of said claim without selling off the land an property belonging to Estate therefore leaving very little to raise the minor children of said estate being four in number. Agreed that Mrs. Sarah M. Booth shall convey to said wards, East half of Lots of Land Nos 21 and 22 in the 14th Dist by deed at the time said Settlement is made, also One bale of Cottone supposed to weight 500 lbs; also one horse colt about 3 yrs old, and 1 Two Horse wagon. In consideration of the above amount the said James A. Adams and William R. Johnson do agree that the same shall be accepted by them as full payment and they agree never to assert future claims. Sarah A Booth (x) her mark J.A. Adams (Seal) W.R. Johnson (Seal) In presence of: Wm J. Farr, A.H. Riley, JCC pg 202 SEPTEMBER VACATION 1866 $1800 REC'D of Mrs. Sarah M. Booth, Executrix of Lemuel B. Booth, $1800, full payment of all demand of said Guardianship. The Petition of John W. MYRICK sheweth that on the __ day of Dec 1855, John BROWN of said County, then in life, now deceased made, executed and delivered to your petitioner his ond (a copy of which is attached) binding himself in the sum of Seventeen Thousand Six Hundred $17,600, conditioned to be void if the said John BROWN should make or cause to be made to the petitioner title in fee simple of the Lots of Land numbered 371, 353, 390, 391 (each containing 250 acres) in the 7th District of originally Early now Baker County, whenever the said Myrick should pay the sum of $8800. Petitioner showed he has paid the sum of $8,800 with the interest thereon and that on the __day of January 1862, said John Brown died without having previously executed the title as prescribed in the Bond, and without providing any way for title to be executed. Prays that Andrew J. BROWN and John T. BROWN, Admin upon the Estate of said John BROWN. E.S. Douglass, Petitioner's Atty BAKER County. Copy of Bond. I, John BROWN, of the County of Marion (?) state aforesaid, are hled and firmly bound unto John W. MYRICK of the county of Baker, in the full sum of $17,600, sealed with my seal and date: Dec 1855 The condition of the above Obligation is such that whereas John W. MYRICK has this day, made and delivered to me, said John BROWN, his certain promissory note due 15th day of Jan 1857 for $2933. Due on Jan 15, 1858 $2,933, and due the Jan 15, 1859 $2,933 for Lots of Land numbered 371, 353, 390, 391 (each containing 250 acres) in the 7th District of originally Early now Baker County. Jno BROWN Randolph Co. I acknowledge service of this application and waive copy and all other and further notice and service. Sept 24, 1866. John T. Brown, Adm of Jno Brown, dec'd. Court ruled that the usual Rule Ni si be published in the Columbus Enquirer in terms of law. Petition of Mrs. R.S. HOLLIS, Admin of estate of Joseph HOLLIS, seeks 12 months support for widow and children of dec'd who died intestate. S.L. BREWER, E.P. WATERS, Jas W. DANIEL, James GRIFFITH, and F.D. RUCKER appointed commissioners to appraise the Estate. VACATION, Sept 1866 Ordered the above. pg 204 Petition of Smith TURNER, Exec of Estate of John FORSHEE, dec'd, states legal notice has been published in Columbus Enquirer to sell lands. Court orders sale. John S. MURRAY, Exec of Anthony R. MURRAY, states legal notice has been published in Columbus Enquirer to sell lands. Court orders sale. D A J WILLIS, Exec of Martin W. WEBSTER, states legal notice has been published in Columbus Enquirer to sell lands. Court orders sale. Redding JONES Exec of Jno JONES, states legal notice has been published in Columbus Enquirer to sell lands. Court orders sale. page 205 Petition of William D. GRACE, Guardian for minor children of John H. GRACE, late of said county dec'd sheweth that he wishes to resign from Guardianship 1)He resides out of Taylor county and it is inconvenient for him to look after the property and persons of the wards. That he has procured James JONES of Taylor to consent to accept the same. James Jones is nearest of kin to said orphans. Court orders publication in Columbus Enquirer. Petition of D.J. NEWTON, shows that J.W. GOFF, Adm of estate of Daniel NEWTON, lages of said county having been surendered up by his Security, David O. SMITH, and the said GOFF having been notified thereof and having failed to show cause why the said SMITH should not be discharged from the Said Admin Bond; and the said GOFF having failed or refused to give additional Security, the petitioner urges the Letters of Administration be revoked, and replaced by your petitioner who stands ready to give sufficient Security. D.J. NEWTON J.W. GOFF having given a final return on estate of his acting, and Daniel J. NEWTON, tenders Security and being nearest of kin of said dec'd, Letters issued to him. pg 206 ORDINARY COURT OCTOBER TERM 1866 Present Joseph J. Huff, Ordinary Petition of J.W. AVANT, shows Citation for Letters of Admin on Estate of John CULVERHOUSE, has been published in the Columbus Enquirer, for Green P. CULVERHOUSE; and that said Green P declined to take said Letters. It is the wish of the next of kin, that your petitioner qualify for Administration. J.W. AVANT Letters of Administration granted to Jesse W. AVANT. Petition of Jesse W. AVANT, Admin. of John CULVERHOUSE, late of said County, sheweth he departed this life on __ day of April 1866. He requests 5 discreet persons be appointed to set apart 12 months support to widow and children. Appointed: Wilburn JINKS, James WHATLEY, D. CALHOUN, Eli B. ROGERS and (blank) pg 207 Petition of Jeremiah A. McCANTS, sheweth that Jeremiah C. McCANTS, departed this life ___ day of August 1866, intestate; published in Columbus Enquirer. So ordered upon his giving bond and Security in the sum of Forty Five Thousand ($45,000) with LQC McCRARY, Robert P HAYS, William Z FULLER as Securities. Petition of Jesse ADAMS, Adm of Charles LOYD, having made his "final returns", request dismission. So ordered Petition of Richard A. GREEN sheweth that Freed minors are now on his premises without means of support and are likely to become vagrants and a nuisance to the county. Requests Queen Green, aged 15 years, 6 months; Nelly Green aged 13 years; Moses Green, 11 yrs; Delphy Green age 9 yrs; Isabella Green age 5 yrs 6 months; Adolphus Mitchell, age 14 yrs; Jefferson Mitchell aged 12 years; Emma Mitchell age 16 yrs; and their Parents are unable to support them. Asked that they be bound to him until they reach 21 or 18. Queen aged 15 years and 6 months (2 years & 6 months); Nelly aged 13 (5 yrs from date); Isabella aged 5 yr 6mon (12 yrs 6 months from date); Emma Mitchell age 16 (2 years from date); Moses aged 11; Delphy age 9;Adolphus age 14; Jefferson 12; until they reach the age of 21. (Moses 10 years from date: Delphy 12 years: Adolphus 7 years; Jefferson 9 yrs unto Richard A. GREEN, a farmer in said county. He promises to clothe and feed them and teach them arithmetic and to read. At end of indenture: Queen = $5; Nelly $50; Isabella $50; Emma $50; when they arrive at 18. Moses $100; Delphy $50; Adolphus $100; Jeferson $100 when they reach age of 21. But should Richard A. Green be put to any unnecessary trouble or by absconding of said minors or other acts of disobedience, he is to be allowed to deduct the same from the amount which he is to pay the minor. Petition of Alfred IVERSON sheweth that Lucinda a Freed orphan aged 10 is now on his premises. Requests Lucinda be bound to him until she is 18. Agreed with terms and to give $50 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Alfred Iverson Petition of Millburn SAXON sheweth that Henry a Freed minor aged 14 and Price, aged 12 years, have been abandoned by their parents. Requests they be bound to him until they are 21. Agreed with terms and to give $100 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Millburn SAXON Petition of F.M. MOULTON sheweth that Henry Moulton a Freedboy (orphan) age 17 is now on his premises without means of support. Requests Henry be bound to him until he is 21. Agreed with terms and to give $100 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. F.M. Moulton Petition of A.B.G. HARRELL sheweth that Camille Harrell a Freed minor girl has no mother, and has been abandoned by her father and is now on his premises. Requests she be bound to him until she is 18. Agreed with terms and to give $50 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. A.B.G. Harrell Petition of Jophn MOTT sheweth that Jim Mott, a Freedboy age 15, and Gus Mott, aged 13, and Mollie Mott aged 5, all freed minors are now on his premises. Requests they bound to him and their mother, Emeline consents saying they have no father or means of support. Indenture for: Jim and Gus until 21; Mollie 18. Agreed to the terms and to give $100 to the boys and $50 to Mollie at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Joseph MOTT Petition of James H. MILLS sheweth that Sarah POPE, Freedwoman, is the mother of the following minors: Alick aged 14; Crecy Pop aged 12; and Dorcas aged 10, that she is unable to support them and it is her desire for them to be bound to him. Requests they bound to until Alick is 21; Crecy and Dorcas 18. Agreed with terms and to give $100 to Alick and $50 each to girls at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. James H. MILLS Petition of W.H. HEARD sheweth that Viney Heard a Freed minor girl aged 16 and has no parents and is now on his premises. Requests be bound to him until she is 181. Agreed with terms and to give $25 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. W.H. HEARD Petition of Wm H. GRIFFITH sheweth that Tom Griffith aged 20 yearzs 3 months, a Freedboy; and Hany Griffith age 18; and Susanna about 15 and Amanda about 13 are now on his premises without means of support. Requests be bound to them until boys are 21; girls 18. Agreed with terms and to give at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Wm H. GRIFFITH Petition of John C. BICE sheweth that Monroe a Freedboy about 16 years and Betsy a freed minor girl about 12 are now on his premises without means of support. Requests be bound to him until they are 21 and 18 respectively. Agreed with terms and to give Monroe $100 and Betsy $50 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. John C. BICE, *This may be Rice It appearing upn investigation that the order of the Court issued Oct 1866 for the binding of freed children Monroe, Mason and Betsey to Mr. J.C. Bice were illegal in as much that Monroe and Mason were upwards of 14 years of age and did not select the said J.C. BICE as their master or Guardian and that said Betsy has a parent living whose consent was not obtained to the binding, and moreover it appearing that ll of the said freed children were able to earn their own livelyhood. The order binding them out is hereby revoked. Butler, April 19, 1867 Jerome B. Davenport Agen Bureau R F W A S *Although Mason is not mentioned in the first indenture, the paper revoking the indenture is inserted over another indenture that may very will be one for Mason. pg 214 Petition of W.W. HAYS sheweth that Nathan Jenkins, aged 19, a Freedboy is without means of support and his parents without means of caring for him. Requests he be bound to him until he is 21. Agreed with terms and to give $100 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. W.W. Hays James F. Wainnow, Agt Bureau R. F & A L for Taylor County Petition of J.D. BEALL sheweth that Elliott Beall, aged 14 and 6 months, a Freedboy ; Martha BEALL, freed minor girl aged 12 years and 6 months; Georgia BEALL, freed minor girl about 10 yr nine months; Simon BEALL a freed minor boy about 7 years; Rena Beall, a freed minor girl about 3 years; Dolly BEALL a woman aged about 37 yers and 6 months and her daughter Milly Beall, about 7 years. The first five are minor orphans and that their mother does not have means of support. and that said Dolly and her daughter are partially idiotic and without means of support. Requests be bound to him until they are 18 and 21 and Dolly and her daughter for such time as the Court decides. Court rules that Dolly and her daughter be bound out for their natural life. J.D. BEALL Petition of T.J. RILEY sheweth that Sallie Riley (freedwoman) and her two children William and Tim aged 17 years and 3 yrs 6 months are without means of support and education.a Freedboy (orphan) is now on his premises. Requests they be bound to him until he is 21. Payment of $100 and $50 to be paid to Sallie at end of indenture. Petition of Joseph RILEY sheweth that Jacob, a Freedboy age 14, is without means of support. Requests be bound to him until he is 21. Agreed with terms and to give $100 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Mr. Russ, I have annulled the Indenture binding the freed minor Jacob to Joseph Riley, the reason being the boy being 14 and not having been allowed to select his guardian. Butler, Jan 15, 1867. J.B. Davenport, Agent Bureau R.F & A L Petition of James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R F & A L for said County sheweth that it is the wish of Jordaon, the father of Andrew Harmon a freed minor age 14 that said minor should be bound out to him until he reaches the age of 21. Agreed with terms and to give $100 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. James T. Harmon Petition of John W. PARKER sheweth that Lewis Parker aged 14 a Freedboy (orphan) is without means of support. Requests he be bound to him until he is 21. Agreed with terms and to give $100 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. John W. Parker Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County Petition of John W. PARKER sheweth that John Parker aged 15 a Freedboy (orphan) is without means of support. Requests he be bound to him until he is 21. Agreed with terms and to give $100 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. John W. Parker Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County Petition of L.R. GARDNER, shows that the following minors have no means of support: Frank GARDNER, age 10; Emma Gardner, age 5; Ambrose Gardner age 3; Mary Gardner, age 1 and 6 months and an infant child, Margaret Gardner, aged 6 months, all children of Jane Gardner who is wholly unable to suport or education them. Agreed with terms and to give $50 to Frank at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount L.R. Gardner Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County Petition of William ANDERSON sheweth that Simeon MATTHEWS a Freedboy about 8 years is without means of support abandoned by his parents.. Requests be bound to him until he is 21. Agreed with terms and to give $100 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County Petition of Sallie S. McKINNEY sheweth that legal notice has been published for Letters of Admin on Seaborn D. DRANE. Court orders with E.B. Waters as Security. Petition of Mrs. Margaret POPE sheweth that George MULKEY, a Freedboy (orphan) aged 14 is without means of support. Requests he be bound to him until he is 21. Agreed with terms and to give $100 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County Petition of Moody BARFIELD sheweth that Charlie Hutchins, a Freedboy (orphan) aged 14, is without means of support. Requests be bound to him until he is 21. Agreed with terms and to give $100 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County Petition of Mrs. Sarah BRYANT sheweth that Anne, an infant girl aged nine months is without means of support and her mother Mary BRYANT, is wholly unable to do the same. Requests be bound to her until she is 18 (17 years and 3 months). Agreed with terms and to give $100 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County Petition of F.M. GRIFFITH sheweth that Abe BALDWIN, a Freedboy age 14 and Wash BALDWIN aged 13 (orphan) is without means of support. Requests they be bound to him until he is 21. Agreed with terms and to give $100 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County pg 221 Petition of W.R. BOND sheweth that Joe HAYS, a Freedboy aged 6 years, abandoned by his parents is without means of support. Requests he be bound to him until he is 21. Agreed with terms and to give $100 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County Petition of Hugh W. GREEN sheweth that Jesse & Reubin Green said minor children of Emeline Green, aged 17 and 6 yrs are without means of support. They have no father, and their mother is without means of support and desires that they be bound out. Requests be bound to him until he is 21. Agreed with terms and to give $100 to Jesse and $50 to Reuben at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County Petition of Samuel DUKE sheweth that the following children of Kitty Montgomery, Daniel 14; Reddick 13; Clark 10 are without means of support. Requests they be bound to him until he is 21. Agreed with terms and to give $100 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County Petition of Frank and Jordan WILCHAR, Admin of estate of Jeremiah WILCHAR show it would be in the interest of the estate to have the land rented out the present year. Court orders. pg 223 Petition of s W.W. HAYS sheweth that Edmund TURNER, a Freed minor son of Delia TURNER (Freedwoman) aged 16 and 3 months is without means of support and his mother desires he be bound out to petitioner. Requests he be bound to him until he is 21. Agreed with terms and to give $100 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County Petition of Pheasant G. SHEPHARD sheweth that Amos Shephard, a Freed minor aged 6 (orphan) is without means of support. Requests he be bound to him until he is 21. Agreed with terms and to give $100 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County pg 224 Petition of Minnie BATEMAN, a Fredwoman, sheweth that she does not have means of support for her minor child, Viney, aged 6 years and asks court to order a binding out unto John T. HARTLEY until she is 18. Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County pg 225 ORDINARY COURT NOVEMBER TERM 1866 Present James D. Ruff, Deputy Clerk Court of Ordinary The Honorable J.J. Huff, having informed his deputy clerk by letter that he was sick and confined to his bed, ordered that court be adjourned by the Sheriff of Taylor County until Monday 12th. Present J.J. Huff. Nov 12, 1866 Petition of J.A. McCANTS Adm on est of J.C. McCANTS de'd has advertised for 60 days for leave to sell all the real estate belonging to said dec'd. So ordered. Petition of Watton J. CARTER sheweth that Pink PARKER, a Freed boy aged 13, is without means of support. Requests he be bound to him until he is 21. Agreed with terms and to give $100 at end of indenture. W.T. Carter is a farmer in TALBOT county but there is no Age of Bureau R.F & A L for Talbot County. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County Petition of J.A. KENDRICK sheweth that Phyllis a Freed minor aged 14 years; Jack aged 12 years; Cinda aged 7; Araminta aged 1 freed illegitimate minors, children of Ellen KENDRICK, a Freed woman . Also Julius KENDRICK, a Freedman age 28 years is a partial idiot and all are without means of support. Requests they be bound to him until they reach 18 or 21. Julius his natural life. Agreed with terms and to give $100 to Jack: $40 to Phyllis; Cinda and Araminta $25 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County pg 227 Petition of T.F. MATTHEWS sheweth that June Matthews a freed minor (boy) aged 14, has no living relatives in this state and is without means of support. Requests he be bound to him until he is 21. Agreed with terms and to give $100 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County Paper over page: I have investigated the case of Nev HANES, being bound to Mr. J.J. HANES, and find it not to be legally done. The boy Nev being over 14, did not have an opportunity of choosing his guardian. It appears he was not infomred that he was to be bound until after the Indenture was executed. Therefore I have informed Mr. J.J. HANES, that indenture biding Ne to him is void. He has contracted with the boy for this year and I have approved the sum. J.B. Davenport Agent Bureau R F & A L Jan 21, 1867 Butler Petition of Arza MURRAY sheweth that Anne BAILEY a Freed minor girl about 10 years, has no parents, is without means of support. Requests be bound to him until he is 21. Agreed with terms and to give $50 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County This indenture made the 5th day of November, between (blank) and Martha HAYS, her mother being of the age of 10 years, of the one part and Miss Virginia A. HAYS, of the same county of the other part, does by the consent of Martha HAYS, her motehr bind herself out to said Virginia A. HAYS as an Apprentice to said Virginia in the trade or craft of seamstress, chambermaid, cook, or as a laborere upon the plantation of said Virginia HAYS during the space of 8 years or until said (blank) arrives at the age of 18 years. Doth covenant that she will well and faithfully demean herself as such asn Apprentice observing and obeying fully the commands of said Virginia, and in all things deporting and behaving herself as a faithful Apprentice; neither revealing her secrets nor at any time leaving or neglecting the business of the said Virginia. Besides the duties, she will be taught basic arithmetic, and to read, one suit of Sunday Clothes and $50 at end of indenture. Martha Hays (x) her mark Virginia A. Hays Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County pg 227 Petition of J.J. HARRIS sheweth that Ned PALMER a Freedboy, aged 17 without parents in this state is without means of support. Agreed with terms and to give $100 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County pg 229 Petition of Wm W. FOY sheweth that Thomas FOY a Freedman is an idiotic and has no guardian and is without means of support. Petitioner will take care of him. Court binds him for his natural life. Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County Petition of S.S. TAYLOR sheweth that Anthony Taylor, a Freedboy aged 12, (orphan) is without means of support. Requests he be bound to him until he is 21. Agreed with terms and to give $100 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County pg 230 ORDINARY COURT DECEMBER TERM 1866 Present Joseph J. Huff, Ordinary Petition of W.A.H. ROYAL sheweth that Rachel Royal a Freed minor girl aged 7 and former slave of Petitioner has been left abandoned by her mother, Eliza Royal, by her removal from this county, and is without means of support. Requests be bound to him until she is 18. Agreed with terms and to give $25 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County Petition of Mrs. John T. GRIFFIN sheweth that ANNA, a Freed minor girl aged 9 years is without a father or means of support. Requests she be bound to her until she is 18. Agreed with terms and to give $500 at end of indenture. If put to any unneccesary trouble, can deduct from this amount. Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County pg 231 Ni Si Absolute And now comes to this term of court, John W. MYRICK and referring to an order passed at the Oct term of cour in relation to Andrew J. BROWN and John T. BROWN, Adm on estate of John BROWN, making title to lots of land No 371, 353, 390, and 319 all containg 150 acres in 7th dist of orginally Early, now Baker County. They are fully satisfied that John W. MYRICK has paid the purchase money. Court orders title to John W. Myrick. Petition of J.A. McCANTS, Admin on J.C. McCANTS, dec'd, desirious of selling for cash the perishable property of said estate. So ordered. Petition of D.O. Smith to be relieved of Securityship on the Bond of Willis McLENDON, guardian of Josiah McLENDON. Bond given March 5, 1866. Realizing that he will be removing without the limits of the state, the court orders that he be discharged. Petition of Wm D. GRACE, Guardian of Antoniette and Julia, minor children of John H. GRACE, dec'd for his dismission from guardianship has been duly published, and James M. JONES is willing to assume same. Courts so orders upon Jones giving bond and security. Willis McLENDON offers Thomas EDWARDS and James MANGHAM as Security in lieu of David O. Smith on bond of guardianship of Josiah T. McLENDON. Court orders. pg 233 Petition of Willis HOBBS, shows that Mary W. HUNTER, a minor child of William HUNTER, but over the age of 14, that there is a sum of money coming to her which she cannot receive by reason of her having no guardian. Requests Temporary Letters of Guardianship, and Mary W. has chosen him for her Guardian. So ordered upon giving Bond of $700 and taking oath. This indenture made this 3rd day of December, 1866, between R.G. TOMLIN of the one part and Wm Howard TOMLIN (age 14) and Berry TOMLIN (age 11) Freed orphan minors, neither of them having parents in this county, to bind as Apprentices as laborers upon the plantation of said Tomlin to be taught the craft of Farmer and to live with and serve him for 7 years by Wm Howard, and 10 years by Berry. At the expiration of the indenture each will receive $100. Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County pg 234 This indenture made this 3rd day of December, 1866, between David J. Ellison JONES, aged 7 yrs 6 months, Penny aged 4 yrs 6 months, and Elizabeth A. JONES, their mother, all of said county of the one part and Elizabeth Jones does consent to bind them as Apprentices as farmers, laborers or seamstress upon the plantation of Redding Jones to be taught the craft of Farmer and to live with and serve him for 7 years by Wm Howard, and 10 years by Berry. At the expiration of the indenture each will receive $100. Elizabeth A Jones (her mark) Approved by James T. Harmon, Agt Bureau R.F & A L for Taylor County File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/taylor/court/gwl219courtof.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 51.4 Kb