Taylor County Minutes 1852 – 1859 Front of book. Hollis, Joseph Letters of Adm to Rhoda A. Hollis Nov 1864 pg 168 Hollis, Rhoda S? A? petition for homestead Nov term 1868 pg 303 Newsom,Gideon will probated Sept term 1864 p 164 Newsom, Martha letters of adm to Joshua Newsom Feb term 1865 pg 168 Letters to sell house pg 174 Saylor, Esaias Will probated Oct term 1862 g 144 & 245 Petition & order to sell lands Feb Term 1867 Loose paper: Schedule of property of John Freeman who is the head of a family, his wife Mattie F and 2 minor children John A age 9 Ida Ha. Age 7 3rd One ____cow and calf Exempt 4th 30 bushels corn and $5 dollars worth for each child 5th 1000 lbs of fodder, one table and one set of chairs, sufficient for the use of the family, and household and kitchen furniture, not to exceed $150 in value 10 Ordinary cooking utensils and table crockery 11 Wearing apparel of himself and family 12h Family Bible, religious works and school books 13th Family portraits =====not on this person but standard 1st 50 acres of land and five acres for each child 2nd One ____ farm horse or ____ mules 4th ten head of hogs and $50 dollars worth of provisions 5th 50 bushels of corn, 1000 lads of fodder, one one horse wagon, one table and one set of chairs, sufficient for the use of the family, and household and kitchen furniture, not to exceed $150 in value 6th Bed and bedding and common bedsteads, sufficient for family 7th One loom, one spinning wheel, and two pair cards, and $150 lbs of lint cotton 8th Common tools of trade of self pr _____ and wife 9th Equipment and arms of a militia soldier and a trooper’s horse 14th Library of a professional man in actual practice or business $300 15th One family sewing machine ======Court of Ordinary in cession regular term July 5, 1852 Gideon Blan applied for lettters of Adm on the estate of Eutace Solinus of said county deceased may 12, 1852 Jesse Adams applied for letters of administration on the estate of John M. Adams of said county deceased May 19th, 1852. John Potter apples for letters of Administrations on the estate of Henry Millions of said county deceased the 31st May 1832. Letters granted to Jesse Adams on the estate of John M. Adams deceased July 3, 1852. Letters granted to John Potter on the estate of Henry Millirons deceased July 5, 1852. James B. Hmblelin, Ordinary June term 1852 Present William A. Cobb, ordinary presiding Whereas Benjamin R. Searcy applies for letters of Administration upon the estates of Anderson G. Alsabrooks deceased late of said county of Upson. And shows to the court that due and legal notice has given by publication for thirty days in the Columbus times a public gazette of the state of this intention to make said application at this time and no objections being offered. It is therefore ordered by the Court that the said Benjamin R. Searcy be and he I hereby appointed Administration of the estate real and personal of the said Anderson G. Alsabrooks decd and that he give Bond and security in the sum of $1500 dollars fifteen hundred dollars. Whereupon the said Benjamin R. Searcy, executed his said bond in the sum aforesaid with Raleigh Greene and Joseph Brown as his securities was qualified and received letters of administration as aforesaid. Ordered further that Hiram Brau O. Semans ??? Sheridan Eldridge C Butts James Williamson and Pearson Walkers be d they are hereby appointed appraisers of the estate of said Anderson G. Alsobrooks dec’d. Know all men by these presents that we Benjamin R. Searcy principle and Raleigh Green and Joseph Born trustees are held and firmly bound unto the Ordinary for said County and his successor in office and appear in the just and full sum of fifteen hundred dollars for the payment of which sum to the said Ordinary and his successors in office we find ? Silas and ? Harris Executor and Administrators in the whole for the whole sum jointly and firmly by these present ? with ? and stated this 7th day of June 1852. The Constitution of the above obligation is such that if the above ? to Benjamin R. Searcy do make a true and perfect inventory of the goods and chattels right, ? lands and tenements of Anderson G. Alsobrooks late of Upson County deceased which have and shall ? into the hand possession or knowledge of the said Benjamin R. Searcy, Administrator of the Estate real & personal of said deceased on the land or possession of any other person or persons for him & the same so made do exhibit unto the said Ordinary when he shall be there unto requested and such good credits lands and tenement do well and truly Administer asnding to have and do make a just & true account of his acting’s and doing there in when he all be there ? be required by the Court. Shall deliver & pay to such person or persons report ? As they may be entitled to the same by said and if it shall hereafter appear that any last will and testament was made by the deceased and the same be proven before the Court of Ordinary and the Executors obtain a certificate of this probate thereof & Benjamin R. Searcy in such case if required render and deliver up the said letters of Administration then this obligation to be void. Else to remain in full force Signed sealed and Acknowledge in Open Court Benjamin R. Searcy Seal Raleigh Green Seal ] Joseph Brown seal Office Court of Ordinary Upson County Georgia Recorded Book B of Adminstrators and guardian bonds Page 77 this 10th June 1852 Wm A. Cobb Ordinary I William A. Cobb, Ordinary in and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the appointment of Benjamin R. Searcy as the Administrator of the Estate of Anderson G. Alsobrooks dec’s and of the bond of the said Administrators as appears of record in my office. Given under my hand and seal of office this 11th day of June 1852 Wm A. Cobb Ordinary Pg 3 Court of Ordinary November term 1852 Present James B. Hamilton ordinary Georgia Taylor County To the ordinary of said county the petition of John Potter administration of Henry Millirons, late of said county deceased. Showeth that it would be for the interest of the estate of said deceased for the real estate thereof to be sold. He therefor prays that an order be granted for the sale of same. The said real estate consist of Lots of land #237 in the 13th district the said number of acres comprises all of said last named lot except twenty acres which said deceased in his lifetime sold to John Surdivant and a man named Arnold, the part owned by said Sturdivant his in a square in the Northwest corner of said last named lots of land and the per awarded by Arnold lies in a square border side past of the portion owned by said Sturdivant. Your petitioner further shows that he has advertise his application in terms of the law in such cases made and provide. Nov. 1 1852 John Potter Admin It appearing to the court that the facts stated in the foregoing petition are true it is therefor ordered by the court that the petition have leave to sell all the real estates of his interest. The same being described in his petition. The said petitioner is required to sell in the manner pointed out by law. Jas B. Hamilton J.CO. Robrt Hays and James Janie Gardener applies for letters of Administration on the estate of Joseph Gardener late of said county deceased. {Ed note: Joseph John Gardner was listed as a teacher in the 1850 Census Talbot Co, GA. He married Mary Jane Hays, daughter of Robert P. Hays in Crawford County, GA April 4, 1850. They had 2 children. Alice married Kenon B. McCants and Emma married C.W. Bickley. Pg 4 Court of Ordinary Jan term 1853 James B. Hamilton Ordinary Whereas Robert P. Hays applies for letters of Administration in the estate of Joseph J. Gardner late of said county dec’d shows to the court that due and legal notice have been given. The Southern Democrat, a public journal in said state, of his intention to make application and no objections being made. He is therefore ordered that Robert P. Hays be appointed Administrator on the Estate of Joseph J. Gardner, dec’d and that he give Bond and security in terms of law. Robert B Hays [father of Janie Gardner] executed his said bond with Hardy Williams security in the sum of $600 and was qualified. Appeared to the courts that it would to the advantage of said estate of Joseph J. Gardner, Dec'd for the personal property of said estate to be sold as soon as practicable. It is ordered by the court that Robert P. Hays, Adm as aforesaid have leave to sell the personal property by giving at least ten days notice of the same and advertising and it is also ordered that said Adm have leave to rent out the real estate of said dec’d privately. James B. Hamilton Ordin Jan 11, 1853 Whereas James A. Mitchell applies for Letters of admin on Estate of Albert S. Wiley dec’d. said county takes temporary letters of Administration. Jan 11, 1853 Whereas Joel Cottonhead applies for Letters of Estate of Edmond Cottonhead, late of county Publication be made in Southern Democrat, a public journal James B. Hamilton - Ordinary Jan 25, 1853 James King apply Letters of Guardianship of the person and property of Daniel & Emma Jacks minors and orphans of Kindred Jack dec. ordered that public to be made in Southern Democrat Pg 5 Feb term 1853 No objection filed on returned at the last term of Jesse Adams, Adm on the estate to John M. Adams, dec'd Ordered same be put in record. Returns of John Potter Adm on estate of Henry Milliron late… It appearing to the court that Gideon Blau one of the Securities of John Potter for the Adm of estate of Henry Milliron has left said county & state. Order that John Potter Adm aforesaid come forward by the next term and give other security. March term 1853 James B. Hamilton ordinary Jesse Adams Adm in estate of John M Adams….applys for letters of dismission for said dec'd Administration; it is therefore ordered that publication be made in terms of said, in some public Gazette of said application. Nancy Johnson applys for letters of Administration on the Estate of Steven Johnson, late of said county dec'd. Ordered that publication be made. James C. King, showing that due and legal notice had been given of his application for letters of Guardianship of the person and property of Daniel R. Jacks and Emma A. Jacks; it is therefore ordered that said letters be granted. It is further ordered James H. Mitchell be appointed Admin. in the Estate of A.S. Wiley, dec'd. And that Joel Cadenhead be appointed Admin of Edmond Cadenhead dec'd and that give Bond in terms of the law. John Potter in compliance of an order of the last term of said court forward and give S.H. Dwight Security on his Admin. Jas. B. Hamilton, Ordinary APRIL TERM 1853 James B. Hamilton, Ordinary Petition of Gideon Newsom of the County of Crawford that Steven Johnson, late of Taylor County, dec'd ided intestate possessed of land and tenement rights and credits. Citation has been duly published that Nancy Johnson would apply at this term of the Court for Administration on the estate of said Johnson, dec'd. The said Nancy now declining and desires your Petitioner to take the same. Petitioner tenders Bryan Ingram as Security and proves letters of Administration on said estate. D.W. Miller, Petitioner's Attorney It appearing to the court that the facts stated above are true....the Petitioner is appointed Administration of said Steven Johnson, dec'd.....accordinlyg upon his giving bond of twenty thousand dollars with Bryan Ingram as Security....whereupon the said Newsom tendered his Bond....and qualified . It appearing to the Court that it would be to the advantage of said estate for the property to be kept together and worked by the Administration, the present year, it is ordered by the Court that Gideon Newsome, Adm... is hereby authorised to keep the property together for the present year and manage the same at his discretion for the benefit of said Estate subject at all times to the direction and control of the Court. MAY TERM 1853 That according to adjournment, there being no business for the Court. Adjourned this Court. JUNE TERM 1853 The petition of Eliza. W. Bassett of said county, widow of James E. Bassett de'cd sheweht that said James Bassett E. died intestate. Citation has been published according to law giving notice that said Administrator of said estate would be given to some person. Your petitioner comes and prays Administrator and tenders Thomas H. Brand as her Security . The estate worth not exceeding four hundred dollars. Eliza W. Bassett Petition heard....granted...execute Bond for Eight Hundred Dollars. The petition of Janie W. Johnson of said county, widow of Wright Johnson dec'd, sheweth that said Wright died intestate. Citation has been published according to law giving notice that the Administration....your petitioner comes into court and ask for said Administration...said estate is not worh more than twelve hundred dollars. Thomas D. Brand as her Security. Ordered to be issued to her upon being qualified as gives bond. Thomas D. Brand, Security. The petition of Allen Pridgen of said county sheweth that his wife, Mary Pridgen, lately died intestate. She was at her death a resident of said county. Your petitioner applies for the Administration of her estate..due notice given by legal citation. The value of such effects as probably cover to the hands of the Administration will not exceed one thousand dollars. Your petitioner prays to be appointed and tenders Daniel W. Miller as his Security. The above Petition granted upon his executing a bond with two thousand dollars and Security being qualified. Eliza Bolin comes into Court sheweth that due notice has been given and prays that the Administration may be granted to her on the Esate of Jeremiah Bolin, late of said county dec'd and further shews the Estate to be worth no more than three hundred dollars and tenders for security Willis Watson and Perry W. Watson. ORDINARY COURT - JULY TERM 1853 Jack W. Cadenhead applys for leave to sell the lands of EDMUND CADDENHEAD dec'd and shows to the Court that due and legal notice of said application has been given. Ordered that Joel W. Caddenhead, Admin. on the Estate of Edmund Caddenhead dec'd have leave to sell lands of said dec'd. The petition of MARY ANN WALDING sheweth that ARCHIBALD WALDING lately dec'd, a resident of said county and possessed of property to the value of about Seven Hundred dollars. Your petitioner now applies for Administration on the Estate of said dec'd. Citation has been duly published giving due notice of this application. The binders Thomas WALDING on her Administration bond and letters. Petitioner therefore prays said Administration. D.W. Miller, Petitioner It appearing to the Court that the statements in the above petition are true. It is ordered by the Court that the petitioner be and is hereby appointed Administrix and that Entering in to bond fourteen hundred dollars with Thomas Walding, Security, and qualifying letters of Administration issued. There being no further business the Court is adjourned. Jas B. Hamilton, J.C.C. ORDINARY COURT AUGUST TERM 1853 Court met and adjourned to Tuesday the 8th day of August. The Court met according to adjournment. Present James B. Hamilton, Ordinary Ordered that the amount of twenty five per cent be levied on the State tax according to the recommendation of the Grand Jury and the Tax Collector of said county (ink smug) the same in terms of the same for poor school funds. Court adjourned till next regular term. Jas B. Hamilton, Ordinary ORDINARY COURT SEPTEMBER TERM 1853 Present - James B. Hamilton, Ordinary The petition of Jesse Adams, Administrator on the Estate of JOHN M. ADAMS dec'd for letters of dismission from said estate, he having shewn to the court that due and legal notice has been given and no objection filed. It is ordered that letters of dismission be granted. The petition of Wm H. LOW for letters of guardianship, JEFFERSONIA BROOKS, Orphans of William H. BROOKS, dec'd, late of Crawford County and no objection being filed, it is ordered that WILLIAM H. LOWE be and is hereby appointed Guardian of said Jeffersonia Brooks, orphan as foresaid upon his giving bond and being qualified in terms of the law. William H. LOWE given bond and qualified in terms of the Law, letters of Guardianship herein issued. Court Adjourned. James B. Hamilton, Ordinary ORDINARY COURT OCTOBER TERM 1853 Present James B. Hamilton, Ordinary The petition of GIDEON NEWSOM and Admin of STEVEN JOHNSON dec'd shewest that it will be for the interest of the heirs and condition of the Estate of said dec'd for all the real estate and slaves of said Johnson's Estate to be sold. This is necessary for the payment of debts and distribution the widow's dower in the lands is to be reserved. This application has been duly published for the space of two months agreeable to the statutes in which case made and provided. Your petitioner prays and order to sell the said lands and slaves. D. W. Miller, Petitioner's Atty The Court has heard the above petition and is satisfied that the facts stated therein are true. It is therefore ordered by the Court that the said Gideon Newsom Admin as foresaid have leave to sell all the land and slaves belonging to the Estate of said Johnson dec'd excepting the widow's dower in the lands, he must sell in the manner prescribed by law. The petition of ROBERT P. HAYS, Adms of JOSP G. GARDINER, late of said county dec'd, having shewn that it would be in the interest of said estate to sell the lands thereof; there being no objection filed. It is ordered that he sell the same by giving due legal notice in terms of the law. James B. Hamilton Ordinary ORDINARY COURT NOVEMBER TERM 1853 Present James B. Hamilton, Ordinary JOSEPH BROWN applys for letters of Guardianship of ALEXANDER D. WIMBERLY and LOUISA J. WIMBERLY, Orphans of ISAAC WIMBERLY, dec'd. Said orphans being over the age of fourteen comes into open court and request the said Court to appoint said Joseph Brown as their Guardian. Granted by the Court upon his giving the necessary bond and security in terms of the law. ELIZ BOLEN, Administrix of JEREMIAH BOLEN, dec'd apply for leave to sell the real estate of said dec'd and shewes that due and legal notice has been given. Granted. Jas B. Hamilton JCC ORDINARY COURT DECEMBER TERM 1853 Present James B. Hamilton The petition of DANIEL W. MILLER sheweth that JOHN CHARLES, a non resident of said county. Your petitioner had citation published in terms of the law. The property of said dec'd in said county and state does not exceed in value five hundred dollars. Petitioner tenders JOHN A. HARNETTE as Security and prays that Administration be granted to said petitioner on the Estate of said dec'd. Daniel W. Miller It appears to the Court that the above petition is true in its statements. It is therefore ordered by the Court that the Petitioner be and is hereby granted Administration as prayed and that letters to him on entering in to bond in the sum of One Thousand Dollars with the said Security and qualify as the said directs. John Studivant, Dept Ordinary ORDINARY COURT JANUARY TERM 1854 Present John Studivant, D. Ordinary JANE W. JOHNSON, Administratrix, on the Estate of WRIGHT JOHNSON, Dec'd makes application for leav to sell the lands belonging to said dec'd and shows that due and legal notice has been given and no objection filed. It is therefore ordered that Jane W. Johnson Adminx as aforesaid have leave to sell said lands in terms of the law. AMOS ADAMS and SAMPSON K. ADAMS applys for letters of Administration on the Estate of EZEKIEL ADAMS, dec'd. JACOB W. BICKLEY applys for letters of Guardianship of SAMUEL BICKLEY and MISSOURI BICKLEY, heirs and minors of JOSEPH BICKLEY, de'cd. John Studivant, Ordinary ORDINARY COURT FEBRUARY TERM 1854 Present John Sturdivant, Dept Ordinary To the Court of Ordinary for said county, the petition of VIRGILE POWERS sheweth that there are two negor slaves belonging to the Estate of THOMAS A. DODGE, dec'd to wit, Charles and Lesley Ann, the same are all the negros belonging to said estate. It will be the interest of heirs and crditors of said estate for said negros to be sold. Notice of due application has been duly given by publications, your petitioner prays an order to sell said negroes. D.M. Miller, Petitioner's Atty It appeart to the Court plainly and satisfactorily that it would be for the interest of the legatees and creditors of the Estate of Thomas A. Dodge that the negroes belonging to said estate and named in said petition should be sold by VIRGIL POWERS, Executor of said Dodge. It appears that due notice of said executors application has been published as required by law. IT is therfore ordered by the Court that said Executor sell said negroes in manner prescribed by law. [Thomas A. Dodge, was a resident of N.Y. 5-28-1853 Nuncupative (Oral) will probated 9-4-1853. First one on record in Taylor County; the 1850 Census of Macon Co, showed he was born 1825, was an engineer. Probably working on 1st railroad; estate records showed repair of a buggy was paid. Did he have a wreck in it? Two sisters mentioned, but not named. Exrs: John M. Thompson; E.L Heriot, Virgil Powers Wit James Thompson, John B. Wright, John Walker, John M. Thompson] To the Court of Ordinary of said county, the petitioner, GIDEON NEWSOM, Adm of STEPHEN JOHNSON late of said county sheweht that fully discharged the duties assigned to him as Adminstrator as aforesaid. Your petitioner therefore prays to be discharged from said administration and that citation issued agreeable to law. D.W. MILLER, Petitioner's Atty Upon hearing the above petition it is ordered by this court that citation be issued requiring all present concerned to shew cause if any they have on the first Monday in September at the Court of said County why the said Administrator should not be then discharged. It is further ordered that said citation be published in the Times and Sentinel newspapers of Columbus of said State for the space of Six months. John Sturdivant, D. Ordinary ORDINARY COURT - MARCH 1854 The petition of ANN JOHNSON, widow of STEVEN JOHNSON, late of said county dec'd sheweth that the desires of her two minor sons, orphans of said Steven Johnson, dec'd to wit SAMUEL K. JOHNSON and WILLIAM G. JOHNSON, both residing in said county, the property which now belongs to and will probably come to each of said orphans does not exceed one Thousand Dollars in value or amount. Petitioner tenders as her security PERRY C. CARR, GEORGE T. COXWELL, JAMES WILLIAMSON, JOHN H. GRACE to be qualified as Guardian of said Orphans. ANN JOHNSON It appears to the Court that the Statements of the above petition are true. It is therefore ordered by the Court that the said ANN JOHNSON be appointed Guardian as aforesaid and that letters of Guardianship issued on her qualifying and giving bond and with the above security in the sum of four thousand dollars. The petition of D.W. MILLER, Adm of JOHN CHARLES, dec'd sheweth that it would be to the advantage to and to the interest of the estate of said dec'd for two lots of land numbers 112 and 113 in the 12th district of said county and number 129 in the 15th district of said county, to be sold due notice of this application has been given by publication agreeable to Law. Petitioner prays sale thereof. D.W. MILLER It appears plainly and satisfactorily to the Court that statements in the above petition are true. It is ordered by the Court that said Admr. sell said lands agreeable to statute provided. MARTHA ADAMS VS AMOS ADAMS Caveat to application for Admins March Term 1854 MARTHA ADAMS widow of EZEKIEL ADAMS now comes forward and objects to the application of AMOS ADAMS for Administration on the Estate of EZEKIEL ADAMS, __, of said county dec'd and claims administration herself. D.W. Miller, Atty for Caveator Adjourned to 10 o'clock on Tuesday. John W. Sturdivant, Ordinary Open according to Adjournment. JACOB W. BICKLEY comes in to court shows that application has been made and due and legal notice given and prays to be apointed guardian of SAMUEL BICKLEY, MISSOURI BICKLEY, LUCINDA BICKLEY, NANCY BICKLEY, and SOLOMON BICKLEY, the three last comes in to court and request that JACOB W. BICKLEY be appointed their guardian being the orphans of JOSEPH BICKLEY. It is ordered that Jacob W. Bickley be appointed Guardian of the aforesaid orphans upon his being qualified and give bond and security in terms of the law in the sum of Seven Thousand Dollars with JOHN S. BROOKS and EZEKIEL ROYAL, Security. ORDINARY COURT APRIL TERM 1854 Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary MARTHA ADAMS, widow of EZEKIEL ADAMS, late of said county, applies for Administration on the estate of said dec'd. The estate does not exceed four thousand dollars in value. She tenders ALLEN WHITTINGTON as security and prays letters. D.W. Miller, Petitioners Atty It appears to the court that application has been made for the Admx of said estate the appllication has been duly published. The evident of dec'd caveats the application of said A.ADAMS. It is ordered by the court that the said Martha be appointed as Administratior of said estate and that letters issued her on entering into bond for Eight Thousand Dollars with Allen Whittington and Henry H. Long as Security. ELIZA W. BASSETT, Administrator of JAMES C. BASSETT, dec'd applies for and order to sell a Negro man, Jim, about sixty five years old as the property of said dec'd the only slave of the Estate. The application has been published two months agreeable to law. D.W. Miller, Petitioners Atty It appears to the Court fully and plainly that it will be for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said estate that the said Jim should be sold. The statement in the above petition are found to be true. It is therefore ordered by the Court that the said Administrix sell said Negro in the manner the law presents. JOHN B. LUCAS applies for letters of Admin on the Estate of STERLING S JOHNSON dec'd. Citation granted. John Sturdivant. ORDINARY COURT MAY TERM 1854 Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary The petition of SARAH BOWDEN widow of JAMES BOWDEN late of said county respectfully sheweht that the said JAMES BOWDEN, departed this life without leaving any will or provisions for the management of his estate and notice having been given to all parties concerned to appear at this term of court and shew cause why letters of admins should not be issued in terms of the Law. Your petitioner as wife of said deceased comes forward and demands said letters of Administration and prays that they may be granted to her in terms of Law. and your petitioner will ever pray. Sarah Bowden It appearing to the Court that the facts stated in the above petition are true, it is ordered by the Court that letters of Administration on the estate of James Bowden dec'd be issued to Sarah Boden, widow and relict of said dec'd upon her giving bond and Security in the sum of Four Thousand Dollars and taking the oath prescribed by law. It appears to the Courth ath ANNE M. HARMON, minor child and daughter of JAMES T. HARMON, of said county has in her own right and amount of properyt so as to require a guardian. It is therefore ordered by the Court that said JAMES T. HARMON, father of said child, be granted letters of guardianship for said Anne M. Harmon upon his giving bond and security in the sum of five hundred dollars and taking the oath prescribed by law. ANAN WILLIS and MARY R. HARTLEY applies for Administration on the estate of JONAH HARTLEY, dec'd late of said county this application has been published agreeable to law by citation. The Estate does not exceed two thousand dollars in value. Petitioner tenders THOMAS N. WILLIS as security on bond. D.W. MILLER The above petition appears to be true. It is ordered by the court that said applicants be appointed Adminstrator and Administrix of said dec'd and that letters issued on their qualifying and giving bond with Thomas N. Willis as Security. ORDINARY COURT JUNE TERM 1854 Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary It appearing to the Court that the estates of Sterling L. JOHNSON, dec'd is unrepresented and it is further shown that John R. LUCAS, has made application for the Administration of such estate and it is further shewn that citation has been given in terms of the Law ans no objections filed, it is ordered that Letters of Administration be granted to John R. Lucas on the estate of Sterling Johnson, late of said county, dec'd upon his giving bond and security in terms of the Law and taking the oath as the Law directs. It appearing to the Courth that the Will Pearson WALKER deceased, late of said county has been proved by the Court and no objections thereto being filed. It is on motion ordered that said will be admitted to record and that letters testamentary issued to the Executors therein named. It appears to the Court that Gideon NEWSOM, Admin of Steven JOHNSON, dec'd manged the Estate of his intestate under an order of this Court according to his discretion by keeping most of the property together and working for the benefit of the Estate. It appears he employed Samuel and Stephen Thomas Johnson to work on the farms and it appears also that said Admin. applyed to the support of his intestate family for first years after getting the Administration all the appraised corn and a part of the bacon and other provisions of the estate. It is therefore ordered by the Court that all said corn and other provisions that were returned by the appraisers be allowed for the years supply of said family except such as were sold last year and returned by sale bill of Administration. It if further ordered that said Admin be allowed one hundred and twenty five dollars for the time of said Samuel and John Thomas the past year and for rent of land. ORDINARY COURT JULY TERM 1854 Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary In obedience to the recommendation of the Grand Jury of said County at April Term 1854. It is ordered that twenty five per cent on the State Tax for said county be levied for the education of the poor children in said County and that the Tax Collector fo said county collect the same. John Sturdivant, Ordinary ORDINARY COURT AUGUST TERM 1854 Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary It appearing to the Court that George Etta minor child of Geroge J. SHEPHERD dec'd is without a guardian, her former guardian Wiley T. WILKS having moved beyond the jurisdiction of said Court and out of the limits of said state and said minor being of sufficient age to choose a guardian and she having selected Hardy WILLIAMS for that purpose. It is ordered by the Court that the said Hardy Williams be and hereby is appointed Guardian of the person and property of Etta Shepherd upon his giving Bond and Security of in the sum of two hundred dollars and taking the oath as presented by Law in such cases made. ORDINARY COURT SEPTEMBER TERM 1854 Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary To Court of Ordinary of said county, Mary W. HARTLEY and Amon WILLIS Admins and Admix of Jonah HARTLEY, deceased petition for the sale of all the real estate in said County belonging to said Hartley. It would be for the benefit of decendants heirs for the same to be sold. This application has been duly published, petitioners prays and order to sell. D.W. Miller, Petitioners Attorney The Statements above appears to be true. The petitioners are authorized to sell the real Estate in the manner prescribed by law. ORDINARY COURT in Chambers SEPTEMBER 20, 1854 Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary To the Court of Ordinary of said county Nancy WILEY, widow of Albert S. WILEY, late of said county, dec'd applies to have a portion of the effects of said dec'd assessed by the Court for the support and maintanence for a year from the said husband's death. Notice as required by law has been duly given to the Admin of deceased. Miller and Labrum, Petitioners, Attrny The facts stated in the above petition appear to be true. It is ordered by the Court that James H. WINCHELL, the Admin of said dec'd allow to said widow out of the effects of deceased, one hundred dollars for the purpose expressed in the petition. ORDINARY COURT OCTOBER TERM 1854 Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary Personally appeared before me, John Sturdivant, Ordinary in and for said County Allen T. Owen, who being sworn deposeth and saith that he was named executor by the last will and testament of Persons WALKER, late of said county deceased that deponent has and does hereby announce and befuse the executorship under said will fully and intently that he has not intermeddled in the effects of said Person Walker deceased and will not intermeddle there in with any view of defrauding legatees, or others concerned in said estates. Sworen to and subscribed before me this 7th of October 1854. A.F. Owens James WILCHER and ______ PERY makes application for letters of administration on the estate of Charlton Y. Perry, late of said county, dec'd. It is ordered that citation be made, granted and published in terms of the law. page 20 The petition of Caleb LINDSEY respectfully sheweth that the estates of Wright JOHNSON dec'd is unrepresented by the abatement of the letters gratned to Jane N. JOHNSON by her marriage and that he makes application for letters of Administration de bonuse non on said Estate. Ordered that said letters be granted to Caleb JOHNSON upon his giving bond and taking the oath prescribed by Law. The petition of Anne R. DENNIS, Administrix of William T. DENNIS, late of Macon County, dec'd sheweth that she is now a resident of Taylor County. She obtained Administriation on the Estates of said dec'd in the Courts of Ordinary of Macon County where she then resided having removed to Tyylor County she desires to transfer this said Administration to Taylor County. Accompleting this Petition is a transcript of all the records from Macon Court of Ordinary pertaining to said Administration. Your petitioner tenders D. W. MILLER as her Security on a new bond. The old bond is for six thousand dollards. Petitioner prays that said bond be received and the said transcript be recorded in this Court. Anne R. Dennis, Administrix The above facts appear to be true. It is ordered by the Court that the said new bond be received and recorded also that the said transcripts be entered on the proper books of this Court and that said Administrix sustain the same retation to this court in future as though she had obtained letters here. John Sturdivant page 21 ORDINARY COURT NOVEMBER TERM 1854 Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary Margaret Ann and Appleton M. BROOKS makes application to this Court to have William ANDERSON's appointed their Guardian. Property worth about two hundred dollars. It is ordered by the Court that the said William ANDERSON be and is hereby appointed guardian of said Margaret and Appleton M. BROOKS upon his giving bond and being qualified in terms of law. The petition of Harriet PERRY and James WILCHER respectfully that they have regularly applied for Letters of Administration upon the Estates of Charlton Y. PERRY, late of said County deceased, which notice has been published according to Law and no objections being filed. They pray that Letters of Administration may be granted to them. And youre petitioners will ever pray. Reese and Corbitt, Petitioners Attorney It appearing to the Court that the facts stated in the above petition are true it is therefore ordered by the Court that Letters of Administration on the estate of Charlton Y. PERRY, late of Taylor County, deceased be granted to said Harriet Perry and James Wilchar upon their giving bond and security in the sum of thirty four thousand dollars and taking the Oath prescribed by Law. It appearing to the Court upon the representation of Harriet Perry, Admrx and James Wilcher, Admin of Charlton Y. Perry, deceased, that it would be for the benefit of said Estate to sell all the perishable propoerty belonging there to . It is ordered that said Admix and Admin have leave to sell said perishable property (viz) Six mules, three Waggons, and household and kitchen furniture. Eliza BOLEN, widow of Jeremiah BOLEN, late of said county deceased, says she has six children left by said deceased. The Estate is insolvent. Petitioner prays a year's support for her and the children from the death of the deceased and also such other allowances as the Law makes in such cases. Eliza Bolen The above petion has been heard. The statement appears to be true. It is ordered by the Court that the Petitioner be allowed for her year's support for herself and children two hundred dollars in cash out of the effects of said estate and the further sum of one hundred dollars under the statutes provided for deceased debtor's family in case of insolvency. Anne R. DENNIS, widow of William T. DENNIS, late of said county deceased, petition for allowance for a year's support for herself and children from the death of said deceased and for such other allowances as is made by Law. The children left by deceased are five in number, the oldest about ten years old. The estate of deceased is insolvent. Petitioner prays the said year's support in cash and such further amount as the Law allows in such cases. Anne R. DENNIS The above petition has been heard. The Statements appear to be true. It is ordered by the Court that the sum of four hundred dollars out of the estate of said deceased be allowed to petitioner for the support of herself and children the first year after the death of said deceased and also the further sum of one hundred dollars as a further allowance by reason of the insolvency of the said estate. Petitioner as Admix of said Estate is authorized to retain the said sums out of the assets belonging thereto in cash. page 23 James H. Winchell (Mitchell?), Admin of Albert S. WILEY, late of said county dec'd applies to be dismissed from his Administration he has fully discharged the duties. Petitioner prays a citation to issue requiring all persons to shew cause if they have any why Petitioner should mpt be discharged from his administration. Miller & LeSuer, Petitioner's Attny The above has been heard. It is ordered by the Court that citation issue for all persons to shew cause if any they have at the Court of the Ordinary for said County to be held on the first Monday in July next why the Petitioner should not be discharged. John Sturdivant page 24 Macon County. November Term 1853 The Court of Ordinary (Macon County) met according to adjournment. Present W.J. Collins, Ordinary In matter of Anne R. DENNIS Admix (Macon Co) of William T. DENNIS, dec'd. The petitio of Anne R. Dennis sheweth that William T. dennis lately dec'd a resident of said county. Your petitioner desires Letters of Administration upon his estated and has had citation duly published according to Law. The estate does not exceed Three Thousand Dollars. Petitioners tenders Daniel W. Millier as her Security. The facts in the above petition appears to be true and it is ordered that petitioner be appointed Administrix as prayed and that letters of administration issued to her on her qualifying and giving bond with the tendered security. It appears to the Court that it would be to the advantage of the estate of William T. DENNIS, dec'ed for Annie R. DENNIS, Adminstratrix to keep the property together and manage the same at her discretion. It is therefore ordered by the Court that said Admix have leave to keep together said Estate and manage it to the control an descretion of this Court. Court of Ordinary - May Term Macon County Present: W.J. Collins, Ordinary Annie R. DENNIS, Administratrix of William T. DENNIS, late of said county deceased applies for an order to sell off the real estate and Negro woman named Judy belonging to said estate, the lands all lie in said county some in Lanier. The application has been published agreeable to Law. Such Sale will be for the benefit of the creditors of said deceased. May 1st, 1854. D. W. Miller, Petitioner Atty The above petition appears to be true. It appears fully and plainly that the sale prayed for will be of benefit to creditors. It is ordered by the Court that said Admintrix sell said lands and Negro woman in the manner prescribed by Law. ORDINARY COURT DECEMBER TERM 1854 Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary The petition of Andrew McCANTS respectfully sheweth that John McCrary late of said county dec'd died intestate leaving considerable property to be divided amongth his his heirs and that John McCANTS, Andrew McCANTS, Bartley McCANTS, Henry , Jane and William are grandchildren and heirs at Law of said John McCrary deceased and also that they are children of your petitioners and not of sufficient age to choose for themselves a guardian. Your petitioners therefore prays the honorable Court to grant here letters of guardianship for his said minor children in accordance to the Statutes in such cases made and prescribed and your petitioner will ever pray. Andrew McCants It appears to the Court that the facts stated in the above petition are true. It is ordered that Letters of Guardianship be granted to said Andrew McCANTS for his said minor children upon his giving bond and security in the sum of fifteen thousand dollars and taking the oath as prescribed by Law. Adjourned to Friday 22nd day of December 1854. John H. Sturdivant page 25 Macon County To the Court of Ordinary of said County. The petition of Anne R. DENNIS Admix of William T. DENNIS, of said county deceased shewest she has removed from said county to the county of Taylor. Where she now resides. She desires to remove her Administration from this Court to the Court of Ordinary in Taylor County. Petitioner prays for an exemplication of al the records in this Court in relation to here said Adminstration. D.W. Miller, Petitioners Atty It appears to the Court that the statement in the above petition is true. It is ordered by the Court that an exemplication of all the records of this Court relating to Administration of the Petitioner be made out for her and duly certified. Sept 30, 1854. W.J. Collins, Ord I, W.J. Collins, Ordinary of said County (Macon) certify the foregoing to be a correct and full transcript of all the records and files in my office appertaining to the Administration of Anne R. DENNIS, Admix upon the Estate of William T. DENNIS, dec'd. Given under my hand and seal at office Sept 30, 1854. W.J. Collins, Ordinary ORDINARY COURT DECEMBER TERM 1854 - Adjourned Term Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary It appearing to the Court that Bartley McCRARY has regularly applied for letters of Administration on the Esate of John McCRARY, late of said County deceased and it appearing that said notice has been published according to the Statute in such cases and no objections being filed against the granting such letters. It is ordered that permanent Letters of Administration be granted to said Bartley McCrary upon the Estate of said John McCrary decease upon his qiving bond and security in the terms of Niney Thousand Dollars and taking the Oath prescribed by Law. This petition of Bartley McCRARY Administrator on the Estate of John McCRARY late of Taylor County deceased respectfully shewet that Andrew McCANT page 26 Guardian for his minior children, Jane P McCRARY, Gilly F. McCRARY, Jonathan P. McCRARY, John A. T. McCRARY, Henry McCRARY, Jane F. Boddey and your petitioners are heirs and destributees at Law of John McCRARY late of said county dec'd that all the parties concerned are of lawful age and desirious to have the property of said Estate equally distributed among them and your petitioner believes that it would be for the benefit of said Estated that said devision should be made. Your petitioner prays your honor to grant and order appointing certain persons as your honor may see fit to distribute said estate lawfully and equally among said heirs and distributed and your petiioner will ever pray. Bartley McCrary Bartley McCRARY, Administrator, on the Estate of John McCRARY, dec'd having petitioned for the appointment of person to distribute the estate of said John McCrary dce'd among the distributees and all parties concerned having agreed /said distribution they being of lawful age and having waived the usual notice and publication as usually required by law. It is ordered the Eldridge C. Butts, William Mathews, William J.F. Mitchell, Jeremiah McCants, and C.F. Fickler, freeholders of said county, are hereby appointed devisors of said estate and that they do proceed to distribute the same among the distributees entitled thereto according to Law. It is ordered the Eldridge C. Butts, Andrew J. Colbert, Jeremiah McCants, C.F. Ficklin and William Mathews freeholders of said county shall be appointed appraisers of the estate of John McCRARY, dec'ed and after taking the oath that they do proceed to appraise said Estate and to return such appraisement under their hands in the terms prescribed by Law. Dec 22nd, 1854. John Sturdivant, Ordinary ORDINARY COURT JANUARY TERM 1855 Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary It appearing to the Court that Sarah E. BOWDEN, Admrx on the Estate of James BOWDEN dec'd has given the usual notice required by law that she would apply at this term of Court for leave to sell the real estate and personal estate belonging to said deceased and no objection being filed and it appearing that it would be to the advantage of said estate for said sale to be made. It is ordered that said Admrx as aforesaid have leave to seel said real and personal estate. page 27 It appearing to the Court that iw will be for the benefit of the Estate of C.Y. PERRY dec'd tht some of the Negroes belonging to said estate should be hired out privately for the present year. It is ordered that Harriet PERRY, Admx and James WILCHAR, Admin have leave to hire out siad Negroes privately for present year. Vergin [crossed out John W.] Lucas applies to this Court to have J.S. Griffith appointed his guardian and it appearing to the court that said Vergin Lucas is a ___ the age of fourteen years old. It is ordered that James Griffith be appointed guardian of the person and property of said Vergin Lucas, minor heir of Edmon Lucus dec'd upon his giving bond and securtiy and taking the oath prescribed by Law. The Petition of Moses S. THOMPSON sheweth that on the fourth day of January eighteen hundred and fifty four, James L. BOWDEN signed, sealed and delivered to Charles GRANT a bond or obligation, a copy of which is hereunto attached whereby he binds himself under a certain penalty therein inserted to make the said Charles GRANT his heirs and assigns good fee simple titles to fifty acres in the North west corner of lot of land number (220) Two hundred and twenty in Land third (3) District of originally Muscogee then at the date of said obligation Marion) now Taylor County upon the payment of certain promissory notes given to said James L. BOWDEN by said Charles GRANT, in said bonds fully described and which was due on the twentyfifth day of December Eighteen Hundred and Fifty One. Your petioner further sheweth to your Honor that subsequently to the date of said Bond the said James L. BOWDEN departed this life intestate and that Sarah BOWDEN of Taylor County has obtained letters of Administration on the goods, chattels, and credits of said James L BOWDEN in the Court of Ordinary of the County last aforesaid and that your petitioner has been and is ready to pay to said Administratrix the amount of said promissory notes and prays your Honor to direct the said Sarah BOWDEN to make to your petitioners titles to said lot of land the owner and effect of said Bond. Your petitioner further sheweth that the said Charles GRANT did on the twenty ninth day of September eighteen hundred and fifty two transferred Bond so made to him by the said dec'd intestate unto John M. HOBBS of said county last aforsaid with all the rights, members and appertenances which were to have been transferred to Charles Grant according to the terms and effects of said bond. Your Petitioner further sheweth that the said John M. HOBBS to whom said Bond was transferred as aforesaid by the said Charles GRANT on this day and year last aforesaid did transfer the said bond so tranferred to him unto Moses S. THOMPSON on the second day of November eighteeen hundred and fifty three. A copy of said transfer are hereunto attached and your petitioner will ever pray. Miller & LeSuer, Attny for Moses S. Thompson Copy of Bond and Transfer Marion County Know all men by these present that I, James L. BOWDEN, are held and firmly bound unto Charles GRANT, his heirs and executors and adminstrators in the just and fee to sum of Nine Hundred Dollars for the true payment of which I bind myself, my heirs, executors and Administrators firmly by these present sealed with my seal and dated this January 4th, 1851. The conditions of the above obligations is such that whereas said Charles GRANT has made and delivered to said James S. BOWDEN his certain promissory notes bearing even date with these present for the sum of four hundred and fifty dollars due on the twenty fifth day of December next. Now should the said Charles Grant will and truly pay the said promissory notes then the said James S. Bowden is to make or cause to be made to the Charles Grant good and sufficient titles in fee simple to and for lot of land No (220) two hundred and twenty in the third district of originally Muscogee, now Marion County containing fifty acres more or less with all the rights, members and appertenances to said lot of land in any way appertaining or belonging which the said James S. Bowden should do then this bond to be null and void else to reamin in full force and virtue. James L. Bowden (Seal) Test. Ezekiel Royal Aaron Windham Transfer No 1 I do herby transfer the within bods to John M. HOBBS, September 29th, 1852. Charles (x) Grant Test: Daniel Royal page 29 Transfer No 2 I transfer the within bond to Moses S. THOMPSON for five hundred dollars this November 2nd 1853. John M. HOBBS Test: William Mobley S Bozeman x his mark Upon hearing the foregoing petition and copy bond, it is ordered by the Court that notice of said application be published in some public gazette of this state three months and at the public places of the County same time. John Sturdivant, Ordinary ORDINARY COURT FEBRUARY TERM 1855 Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary The last will and testament of George L. TAYLOR being duly opend and read in open court and being also duly proved upon the oath of the subscribing witnesses. Witnesses to wit: William DRANE, Allen PURCHARD, Thomas A. SPINKS. It is ordered that the same be admitted to record and that letters Testamentary do issue to William TAYLOR, the Executor therein appointed according to Law. It is ordered by the Court that William P. TAYLOR be Executor of the last will and testament of George L. TAYLOR deceased have leave to hire the Negros belonging to the Estate of said deceased privately until the first Tuesday April next. The petition of Mary J. GARDNER for the guardianship of her minor children and orphans of Joseph J. GARDNER late of said county dec'd. Granted upon her giving Bond and taking the oath prescribed by Law. The petition of Robert HAYS for Letters of Dismission from the Administration of the Estate of J.J. Gardner is granted. Court adjourned to Monday 12th Feby 1855. page 30 FEBRUARY ADJOURNED COURT 1855 The petition of Moses S. THOMPSON sheweth that Isaac MERCHANT, non-resident of this state died Intestate leaving property in this County and sheweth that due and legal notice has been given of his application for letters of Administration, and no objection filed. It is ordered that Letters of Administration do issue upon his giving Bond and Security and taking the Oath prescribed by Law. ORDINARY COURT MARCH TERM 1855 Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary William H. GRIFFITH, petitions for the Guardianship of the persons and property of John H. HARRELL and James E. HARRELL, orphans of William E. HARRELL late of TWIGGS County, dec'd. Said orphans are now residents of Taylor County. Said petitioner sheweth that publication has been made in terms of the Law and no objection filed. It is ordered that Letters of Guardianship do issue to the said William H. GRIFFITH upon his giving Bond and security and taking the oath prescribed by Law. **1860 Census of Taylor County you find these orphans, James and John living with William Griffith and his wife Mourning. Mourning was the sister to their mother i.e. Charity Parker who married William E. Harrell.** It appearing to this Court that it would be to the advantage of the Estate of Archibald WALDING for his Administrix to manage the said Estate at her discretion. It is therefore ordered by the Court that Mary Ann Walding, said Administric have leave to keep the property of said estates together and maange at her discretion subject at terms to the direction of this Court. Martha ADAMS, Admix of Ezekiel ADAMS late of this county, applies for leave to sell all the real estate in said County belonging to said deceased. It would be to the advantange of said deceased Estates for the lands thereof to be sold . Notice of application has been duly published. Miller & LeSure, Plaintiff Atty page 31 It appears plainly and satisfactorily that the facts stated above are true. It is ordered that the said applicant sell all the said lands in said County belonging to the Estate of said Ezekiel ADAMS, dec'd. Whereas Nathan H. TAYLOR, one of the Executors appointed by George P. TAYLOR dec'd last will and testament not having been duly qualified as said Executor at the term of said Court, when said will was provedn and reduced to probate. now at this term of the Court comes forward and demands his right to be qualified as one of the Executors of the last will and testament of said dec'd. It is therefore ordered by the Court that said Nathan H. TAYLOR, one of the Executors appointed in said will be duly sworn as said Executor and that he be on equal footing in the management of said Esate with Wm P. TAYLOR who has already been qualified. Court Adjourned. John Sturdivant ORDINARY COURT APRIL TERM 1855 Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary The petition of Peter E. RILEY for the Guardianship of the minor orphans of John SINGLETON dec'd late of this said County Sheweth that due and legal notice has been given and no objection filed. It is ordered that Letters of Guardianship issue upon his giving bond and security and taking the Oath required by Law. The petition of Andrew J. COLBERT for the Guardianship of Tabitha COLBERT, Arrabella COLBERT orphans of Obediah COLBERT, dec'd. Granted and ordered that Letters of Guardianship issued upon his giving bopnd and security and taking the oath required by Law. The petition of Mary A. WALDING for the sale of all the real Estate of Archibald WALDING late of said county. Sheweth that it would be to the interest of said Estate and Creditors and Heirs for the same to sold. The above statement appears to be true. Ordered that the applicant sell said Estate agreeable to Law. Court Adjourned April 2nd 1855. page 32 ORDINARY COURT AUGUST TERM 1855 Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary It is ordered by the Court that the sum of Twenty Five dollars be returned to Mary Ann WALDING, Admintx of Archibald WALDING dec'd out of the effects of said dec'd for the balance of first year's support as Widow of said deceased. Court Adjourned until Monday 15th August Court met according to Adjournment Gideon NEWSOME Adm application for Letters of Dismission of Steven JOHNSON dec'd Caveat by Coxwell Ordered that the case be continued to next term of Court. William H. MILLER applies for Administration on the Estate of Benjamin MILLER late of said County dec'd. Said Benjamin resided in said county at his death. He left property to be administrated and died intestate. This application has been duly published. The applicant resides in said County and tenders Crich GARRETT and Cornelius BRADLEY both of said County as Security on bond. He prays letteers on being duly qualified. Miller & Holsey Petitioner's Atty The facts recited above appear to be true. The Applicant has given bond with the above Securities in the sum of thirty five hundred dollars and has qualified according to Law. Ordered that letters of Administration sent to him. It appears to the Court that it would be to the advantage of the Estate of Benjamin MILLER, late of Taylor County dec'd for William H. MILLER, his Admin to keep the property of the Esate together and manage the same at his discretion for the best interest of the Estate. Subject at all times to the order and direction of this Court. We the undersigned Children and heirs of Benjamin MILLER late of said County dec'd do make the following agreement. It seems that said Benjamin died leaving what he took to be a will. It was informally executed and not Admissable to probate. It was rejected. page 33 The said Benjamin wish as appears by the will aforesaid was that all his property of every kind --real, personal, mixed, in possession and in action--should go to and be enjoyed by his Widow Martha MILLER for and during her natural life and at her death to go to the lawful heirs and distributees of said Benjamin. Now we are all willing to this arrangement and hereby agree in consideration of our natural love and affection for said Martha that she have and enjoy the whole of said property for her support and maintenance for life. At her death the said property is to be distributed according to the Laws of Georgia amongst the heirs of said Benjamin. And we hereby authorize the Administration of said Benjamin when appointed to attend to the due support and maintenance of said Martha for her life out of said estate. Witnesseth our hands and seals this August 5th 1855. Wm H. Miller (x) Abram Miller (x) Benjamin Miller (x) Jas Miller (x) Christeanna Smith her mark(x) Sarah Jane Miller her mark (x) Court adjourned. ORDINARY COURT SEPTEMBER TERM 1855 Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary The petition of Willis McLendon for Letters of Administration on the Estate of Mary McLendon late of Taylor County dec'd. Granted upon his giving bond and security and taking the Oath as prescribed by Law. Ordered Letters of Administration issued accordingly. In obedience to the recommendations of the Grand Jury at the last term of the Superior Court of Taylor County, it is ordered that a Tax of ______ a half per cent on the State Tax be levied for School purposes and that the Tax Collector collect. page 34 The Petition of Martha Adams, Admx of Ezekiel Adams, late of said county sheweth that it would be to the advantagoe fo the said estated for her to lease out a portion of the land belonging to said Estate lying in said County. Petitioner already has a discretionary order to manage said estate under the direction of this Court. Petitioner now prays for leave to make a lease or leases of such of said lands as she may in her discretion see fit to lease--not exceeding the term of five years. Millen and Holsey, Petitioner's Attny The above petition has been heard. It is ordered by the Court that petitioner have leave to make a lease not exceeding the terms of five years from the first day of January next. She taking care to act for the interest of said estate as to rent and the assurance of payment. Entered on the minut3s this 10th October 1855. It appears to the Court that in January last Moses S. Thompson petitioned this Court for an order to compel Sarah Bowden, Admx of James L. Bowden, dec/ to execute titles to fifty acres of lot of land No 220 in the 3rd District of said county the land lying in the north east corner of said lot the application duly published. There has been no objection filed to the making of titles when ever the purchase money is paid. It is ordered therefore that said Admix execute titles as asked for by the said Thompson upon his paying to said Adminx the amount due for the purchase money of said parcel of land. page 35 ORDINARY COURT NOVEMBER TERM 1855 Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary Seaborn R. Stevens applies for Letters of Administration on the Estate of Inman Stevens, late of said county deceased. Citation granted. It is ordered by the Court that William T.F. Mitchell, Henry H. Mangham, Richard B. Rucker, Peter D. Riley, C.F. Fickling, and Isaac Mulkey, Esq be and hereby appointed distributors to distribute the Estate of Persons Walker late of Taylor Co dec'd among the legal distributees of said estate. The last will and testament of William H. Lowe, with Codicil annexed was duly presented and read in open court and proved by the oath of the subscribing witnesses there to it is ordered that said will be admitted to record and Letters of Testimony issue to the executives therein named. It is further ordered that Letters of Administration issue to James T. Harrison, Clerk of the Inferior Court of said County on the Estate of Joel Byrd, deceased upon his giving bond, and taking the oath required by Law. The petition of William R. Lowe, Executor of William H. Lowe, late of said county dec'd sheweth that it would be to the interest of the Estate to make private sale of the crop of cotton, corn, ____. Ordered that he have liberty to sell accordingly having in view the interest of said Estate in all cases. ORDINARY COURT DECEMBER TERM 1855 Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary The petition of Harriett Perry, Admx, and James Wilchar, Admin of the Estate of Charlton Y. Perry late of said county, deceased, died intestate, leaving considerable property to his heirs and that it is necessary that a division of said property be had as soon as possible for the benefit of the said heirs, and your petitioners further shew that all parties in interest have been lawfully notified that application would be made for a division of said property, they therfore pray the Court to appoint the lawful number of persons to divide said estate and your petitioners will ever pray. Harriet Perry, Admx, James Wilchar, Adm Upon the application of Harriett Perry, Admx and James Wilchar, Adm of the Estate of Charlton Y. Perry, dec'd. It is ordered that E.B. Waters, E.C. Butts, Isaac Mulkey, Bartley McCrary, and Perry C. Carr be and they hereby appointed commissioners to divide the Estate aforesaid among the distributees thereof according to Law and return there actings and doings in the presence of the Court. The petition of Martha T. Lowe for the Guardianship of the person and property of her daughter, Jeffersonia K. Brooks, considered and ordered that Letters of Guardianship issued, she first giving bond and security in the sum of Eight Thousand Dollars and taking the Oath prescribed by Law. ______ Miller, widow of Benjamin Miller, late of said County dec'd, sheweth that said Benjamin died intestate on or about the _____ day of _____1855. Petitioner claims an allowance out of the Estate of said deceased and maintenance as his widow for twelve months from his death, petitioner prays said allowance to be made her in cash so far as respects the portion of said twelve months to elaps from this term Miller and Holsey, Petitioner's Atty The above petition has been heard. It appears to be true in its statement. Ordered that the Adms of said deceased pay to petitioner Ten dollars per month in cash, from the present time to the end of twelve months from the death of said dec'd. Court adjourned to Thursday 15th day of December. page 37 The petition of John B. WRIGHT for the guardianship of the persons and property of Jeremiah Nix and Mary Nix children of Nancy Nix. (not sure this might be Hix?.) Granted. Ordered that letters of Guardianship issued to the said John B. Wright on his giving bond and Security in the Sum of one hundred dollars and taking the Oath prescribed by Law. The petition of Seaborn R. Stephens for Letters of Inman Stephens late of said county deceased sheweth that said estate is worht about four thousand dollars that due legal notice has been given. Ordered that letters of Administration issued to said Seaborn R. Stephens upon his giving bond and security in the sum of eight hundred dollars and taking the oath required by law. ORDINARY COURT JANUARY TERM 1856 Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary It appearing to the Court that there is a Lovine (sp?) and its implement still unsold belonging to Benjamin Miller deceased. It is ordered that William H. Miller, Admin, of said deceased, have leave to sell said Lovine (sp?) and implements by advertising the same as much as ten days. The last will and testament of Nancy Sullivan being duly opened and read in open court and being also duly provedn upon the oath of the subscribing witnesses to wit: William F.H. Mitchell, Christopher C. Brooks, and Isaac P. Fouch. It is ordered that the same be admitted to record and that letters testamentary issued to William R. Miller, the Executor therein appointed according to Law. (page 38) To the Honorable John Sturdivant, Ordinary of Said County. the petition of Martha T. Lowe respectfully sheweth that Wiliam H. Lowe formerly of said county departed this life sometime in the month of November 1855 leaving a will and in said will, William R. Lowe, the son of said deceased together with his other brothers, is appointed the executor thereto the said William R. being the only qualified executor. Your petitioner further sheweth hat she is one of the legatees of said deceased and that certain property mentioned in siad will is bequeathed to her. Said William R. Lowe refuses to give up to your petitioner or make any arrangements for the support of your petitioner as required by law and further your petitioner saith that said Executor is mismanaging said Estate and going contrary to the directions of said will and contrary to law. In this said will says that the negroes and other property not dosposed of to your petitioner, the negroes shall be hired the land rented and the perishable property sold according to law, none of which said Executor is attempting to do. Thereupon your petitioner complains unto your honor and prays that your Honor may grant a rule against said Executor to show cause at the March Term of this Court why he should not give bond and security for his executorship to keep said estate from being destroyed or that he be disrupted from said executorship and your petitioner will ever pray. Martha T. Lowe Upon hearing the within petition of Martha T. Lowe. It is ordered that William R. Lowe, the qualified executor of the last will and testament of William H. Lowe late of said county dec'd be and appear at the Ordinary Court to be held in this county on the first Monday in March next to answer such charges as alledged in said petition and upon his failing to do so, why he should not be disrupted from said executorship or give bond and security in terms of the statutes and that said William R. Lowe be served with a copy of this rule twenty days before the said court. 14th January 1856 The appointing of an Administrator in the Estate of B. Boggs continued till February term for the lack of some person to take the admins. Adjourned. ORDINARY COURT SEPT** TERM 1856 **This must be an error as the end of the first paragraph says February** Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary The petition of Moses S. Thompson Adm of Isaac Merchant, late of said county dec'd sheweth that he has removed from the county of Taylor and desires therefore to resign his office as Adm as aforesaid. It would be to the interest of those concerned in the Estate for his resignation to take effect. Petitioner prays your honor to designate some public gentleman which then may give notice of his application. Miller and Holsey, Petitioner Attorney The above petition has been heard. It is ordered by the Court that the applicant publish his notice in the Georgia Journal and Messenger at Macon the terms required by law. Personally appeared Daniel W. Miller, Atty at law for Moses S. Thompson, Adm of Isaac Merchant, dec'd and being swore saith the facts set forth in the above petition are true. Sworn and subscribed to me. D.W. Miller this February 2nd 1836. page 39 The petition of Samuel Montgomery for the Administration of the Estate of James Montgomery late of said County dec'd sheweth that due and legal notice has been given and no objection filed. It is ordered that Letters of Administration issue to the Law, Samuel Montgomery upon his giving bond in the sum of Three Thousand dollars and taking the Oath required by law. The petition of James J. Harmon, Adminstrator, on the estate of Joel Bird, late of Taylor County, sheweth that it would be in the interest of the heirs of said Estate to sell the lands of said deceased for distribution. Due notice having been given in terms of the Law. It is ordered that James T. Harmon Adm, have leave to sell the land aforesaid for distribution. Court adjourned til Tuesday 9 o'clock. Court met according to Adjournment. The petition of John B. Wright, for setting of Adminstration on the estate of Frances M. Edwards, dec'd. Citation granted a temporary letters taken out by J.B. Wright. The year's allowance for the widow Edwards and children is set apart by John H. Wallace, Justice of Peace in foresaid county considered and ordered that the asme be spread upon the minutes. The compliance with the Statutes in such cases made and proved that we, John Wallace and D.P. Bates, J.P for the 737 Dist, G.M., have this day met and set apart for the support of Mary Edwards, widow of F.M. Edwards late of said county dec'd, and three children and Martha Alsobrook, minors that said E.M. Edwards was Guardian for. The following amounts to wit: 1000 lbs pork, 700 lbs on hand, to be supplyed 300 lbs at 8 cents pr lb =$24 80 lbs of lard at 12 1/2 cents pr lb = $10.00 50 bushels of corn on hadn (50 bushels to be supplyed) =$10.00 400 lbs of flour at 5 cents pr lb = $20.00 1 dollar worth rice to be supplied = $1.00 on hand 1 cheese on had 28 lb allowed Coffee allowed 80 lb (12 lbs on hand to be supplied 68 lb at 14 cts = $9.00 on hand 159 lbs of sugar allowed 2 lb pepper on hand 2 lb spice 20 gal syrup 5 lbs Saila? sp? =$74.50 Given under our hand and official signature this the 25th day of January 1856 Court adjourned. This petition of Anan Willis , Adm of Jonah Hartley dec'd sheweth that he has fully administered the assets of said estaate and seeks to be discharged from the Administration. Petitioner therefore pryas that a citation issue in terms of the Law and that in due time petitions be discharged. D.W. Miller, Petitioners Atty On hearing the above petition it is ordered by the Court that citation be published in the Georgia Journal and Messenger requiring all persons concerned to appear at the Court of the Ordinary for said County on the first Monday in September next and shew cause why said petitioner should not be discharged as prayed. February 22, 1836 A list of the Estate of Brady Boggs deceased 1 Yoke Oxen and Cart $45.00 2 cows and calves $20.00 724 lbs Lint Cotten 8 1/2 $61.54 50 bushels corn at 50 ct $25.00 Total $151.54 Out of the above amount I have paid as follows paid David Bates distress warrant $30.00 paid Uriah Wilson attachment $2.00 piad J.B. Griggs " $.75 All costs on the above cases $15.00 Total $47.85 $103.79 We give the above after paying the above cases to the Widow and child support for one year, the remainder being one hundred and three dollars and seventy nine cts. I do certify that the above statement is true to the best of my understanding. J.M. Willis JP page 41 ORDINARY COURT MARCH TERM 1856 Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary The petition of Martha T. Lowe sheweth that she is the widow of William H. Lowe, late of said county deceased and that the deceased left her and one child by her by the name of Martha Ellen who are entitled to a years' support from the Estate of said deceased from the time of his death. Your petitioner further sheweth William R. Lowe is the Executor to the will of said deceased and htat he has had notice of the application more than ten days previous to this date. Your petitioner therefore prays your honor to apportion her and her said child her said support according to the Statutes in such cases made and provided and your petitioner will ever pray. William W. Corbitt, Atty for Petitioner It appearing to the Court that Martha T. Lowe, widow of William H. Lowe late of said county dec'd has notified William R. Lowe, Executor to the will of said deceased that she would apply at this time to the Court to have her years support allowed for her and her child Martha Ellen. It is therefore ordered by the Court that Six Hundred pounds of bacon, thirty five bushels corn and fifty dollars in money, two milch cows such as she may select to milch during said time. Be and the same is hereby allowed out of said William H. Lowe dec'd for the support of Martha T. Loew and her one infant child, Martha Ellen daughter of said deceased for the remaining portion of the year 1856 to the 31st day of October 1856 and it is ordered further that said Executor deliver over to said Matha T. Lowe said allowance without delay and the same so delivered her allowed said Executor in his annual returns of said Estate March 5th 1856. It is further ordered that seventy five dollars be allowed to said widow to purchase clothes for her and her child during the year commencing 31st of October 1855 and ending 31st October 1856. The application of W.D. Grace for Letters of Administration on the estate of J.B. Boggs dec' donsidered and ordered that letters of administration issued to said Grace upon his complying in terms of the Law. The petition of Ephraim Johnson for the Administration of the Estate of Allen Johnson, late of Taylor County sheweth that dec'd notice has been given and no objection filed it is ordered that Letters of Administration issue to the said Ephraim Johnson upon his complying in the terms of the law. (page 42) The petition of Caleb Lindsey for the guardianship of the person and property of the orphan children of Wright Johnson deceased granted upon his giving bod and security and taking the oath required by law. Court Adjourned. The petition of Mrs. Goolsby, widow of Anson Goolsby dec for a years support in effects of said estate considered and ordered that Henry R. Goolsby Adm in the Estate of Anson Goolsby deceased furnish said petitioner with one years support from the death of said dec to the amount of one hundred dollars in money or other articles necessary for support and the be allowed said Adm in his annual return March 6, 1856. It appearing to the Court that Anon Willis, Admin on the Estate of John Hartley deceased has paid out in traveling expenses on this himself of the estate eighteen dollars and twenty five cents. It is ordered by the Court that said Admin be allowed said out of the estate. It appears to the Court that of the assets charged to Anon Willis, Admin, of Jonah Hartley deceased, there is a mistake in the charge of two hundred dollars in entering this note on Anon Willis in the inventory thus is a noted on Hobbs and McCullers that is insolvent there is an amount of eighty four dollars and twenty five cents of insolvent and unavailable amount. It is ordered by the Court that the Admin credit himself with said items by charging them to the estate in his returns. page 43 The petition of Martha Ann Barnes for the Administration of the Estate of Wright Barnes dec'd late of said county, granted and ordered that Letters of Administration issue upon her giving bond and security and taking the oath required by law. The petition of John B. Wright for the Administration of the estate of Frances M. Edwards late of Taylor Coutny deceased, gratned and ordered that Letters of Administration issued upon his giving bond and security in terms of the Law and taking the oath required. It appearing to the Court upon the representation of John B. Wright , Adm of Frances M. Edwards deceased that it would be for the benefit of said estate to sell the perishable property belonging thereto as soon as possible to keep it from waste. It is therefore ordered that said Administrator have leave to sell the perishable property in twenty days after the appraisement thereof or as soon after said twenty days as he should sell property. In the matter of Seaborn Montgomery who advertised his application for Administration on the Estate Mary Gregory, deceased. The said Montbomery has declined taking the said Administration, due citation has been made of the application. Samuel W. Miller is willing to take the said Administration. It is therefore ordered by the Court that said Miller be appointed Aministration of said Mary Gregory, deceased. It is further ordered that letters be issued to said Miller by his qualifying by entering in to bond in the sum of one thousand dollars with Robert Scandrett as Security whenever said Miller testate. In the matters of Seaborn Montgomery who applies for the guardianship of William G. Gregory orphans of George W. Gregory, deceased. Hiram Caster friend was there to said orphans and caveate this application of Seaborn Montgomery. This caveat prays this appointment by Danniel W. Miller of said county as guardian, the reasons are theses. 1st Daid Miller resides in the said County of Taylor as said Montgomery in the County of Sumpter 2nd Said Miller being an Atty at Law could at all times attend the legal interests of the orphans without expense to the Estate said Montgomery is not an attorney at Law and upon occasion would be obliged to incur expense for collecting as litigation. 3rd said Miller being a permanent resident of Taylor County there would be no probably expense of the removal of the Guardianship from this Court and the expense thereof. Miller and Holsey Atty for Caster I hereby caveat to take the said Guardianship and tender Robert Scandrett as Security on Bond. D.W. Miller Upon due consideration of this application and the caveat and upon proof of the necessary publications. It is ordered by the Court that Daniel W. Miller be and is hereby appointed Guardian of the person and property of William G. Gregory, a resident of Taylor County, orphan of George W. Gregory, late of Sumpter County deceased. It is further ordered that letters of Guardianship issue to said Miller on his qualifying and giving bond in the sum of Fifteen Hundred Dollars with the tendered security. page 45 ORDINARY COURT MAY TERM 1856 Present John Sturdivant, Ordinary The petition of Nancy Bird for the Guardianship of her minor children and orphans of Joel Bird, dec. to wit, Tilman Bird, Melender Bird, Sabrina Bird, Elizabeth Bird, Mary B. Bird. Sheweth that the whole of said estate is not more than fifty dollars. It is ordered that letters of Guardianship issue to Nancy Bird upon her giving bond and security in the sum of One Hundred dollars and qualifying in terms of the law. May 14, 1856 The petition of Margaret Boggs, sheweth that she is the widow of James B. Boggs, late of said County deceased. She petitions to this Court for a twelve month support for her and child, the widow and orphan of James B. Boggs deceased. The fact above stated appear to be true. It is ordered that William D. Grace, Administrator on the Estate of James B. Boggs, deceased pay over to Margarett J? Boggs, Widow of said deceased one hundred dollars in addition to corn already issued for her and child support for one year out of any money belonging to the estate. The petition of Joseph J. Walton sheweth that Judy ? Lewis a minor resident in said county has a _____ estate without a Guardian. She desires petitioner to become her guardian which he has consented to become the said minor is over the age of fourteen years. Petitioner therefore prays the appointment of Guardianship for said minor. The Estate of said minor consistes in a parcel of land not exceeding three hundred dollars. Petitioners tenders Josph J. Hugg as Security upon a bond. William & Holsey (Atty for Petitioner) The petition has been heard, the statements therein appear to be true. It is therefore ordered by the court that the petitioner be appointed Guardian of the person and property of said minor, that letters of Guardianship issued to him on his qualifying and giving bond in the sum of six hundres dollars with the tendered Security. Moses S. Thompson, Admin