Probate Record, Jacob A LANE, Sangamon County, Illinois This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Francie Lane The following probate record was transcribed by Francie Lane flane@otn.net SANGAMON CO., ILLINOIS - PROBATE RECORD KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That we, Thomas LEWIS, A. G. HERNDON & James GOURLEY of the County of Sangamon and State of Illinois, are held and firmly bound unto the People of the State of Illinois, in the penal sum of Eight Hundred Dollars; for the use of Abram J. LANE, John J. LANE, Aletty Ann LANE, Sarah Maria LANE, Eliza E. LANE, Henry T. LANE & Ellen Jane LANE minor heirs of Jacob A. LANE, late of said County, deceased, for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly, severally, and firmly, by these presents. Witness our hands and seals, this 19th day of March Anno Domini 1845. THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, That if the above bound Thomas LEWIS, Guardian of the said Abram J. LANE, John J. LANE, Aletty Ann LANE, Sarah Maria LANE, Eliza E. LANE, Henry T. LANE & Ellen Jane LANE shall faithfully discharge the office and trust of such guardian, according to law; and shall render a fair and just account of his said guardianship to the Court of Probate for the County of Sangamon from time to time, as he shall be thereunto required by said Court, and comply with all the orders of said Court lawfully made, relative to the goods, chattels, and moneys of such minors and render and pay to such miners all moneys, goods, and chattels, title papers, and effects, which may come to the hands or possession of such guardian, belonging to such minors when such minors shall be thereto entitled, or to any subsequent guardian, should such Court so direct; then this obligation shall be void, or otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Taken and subscribed before me, this 19th day of March A.D. 1845: Thomas MOFFET, Thomas LEWIS [L.S.] Probate Justice of the Peace A. G. HERNDON [L.S.] James GOURLEY [L.S.] *************************************************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. **************************************************************** This file has been submitted for inclusion in the USGenWeb Archives by: Francie Lane