1867 Succession of James M. Acree, Dec'd., Union Parish Louisiana Submitted for the Union Parish Louisiana USGenWeb Archives by Shawn Martin, 10/2006 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ ================================================================================= 1867 Succession of James M. Acree, Dec'd., Union Parish Louisiana Union Parish Louisiana Succession Book F, pp. 512 - 516 ================================================================================== ================================================================================== NOTE: James M. Acree was the son of Beverly Dandridge Acree (c1795 - 1844) and his wife Susannah Margaret Bowman (1796 - 1840/44). Dandridge and Susan moved left Madison County Tennessee in 1831 or 1832 and by 1835 they had settled near what is now Point, in southeastern Union Parish Louisiana. Dandridge served as one of the earliest police jurors from that region. James M. Acree was born about 1829 in Madison County Tennessee. He married Margaret Wilhite. He died on 15 June 1864, and this has always made me suspect that he died while in the Confederate Army. However, I have not managed to find any record showing his military service. ================================================================================== ================================================================================== Succession of James M. Acre, Decd. To the Honorable the Judge of the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for Union Parish, La. The petition of Margarett Acre, Admx. Of the Estate of James Acre, Deceased respectfully represents unto your Honor that the property of the Estate is in such a condition as to make it to the interest of the Estate that it should be sold. The real Estate is decreasing in value and unproductive and the personal property subject to waste and expensive to keep. She therefore prays that an order may issue directing the sale of all the property personal and real of the said Estate and for such other orders in the premises as may be necessary. H. Regenburg, Atty. State of Louisiana 11th District Court Parish of Union By reason of the law and the evidence it is ordered that Mrs. Margarett Acre, Admx. Of the Estate of James M. Acre, decd. be and she is hereby authorized to make a sale of all the property of the Estate aforesaid in accordance with the written prayer. Done and signed in office this the 5th day of January 1867. J. L. Guthrie Deputy Clerk A true record, May 23rd 1867. Jas. T. Stokes Deputy Clerk ============================================================ Succession of James M. Acre, Deceased To the Honorable the Judge of the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Union, Louisiana. The Petition of Margaret Acre, a resident of your said parish respectfully represents that her husband James M. Acre, late a resident of said Parish, departed this life on or about the 15th day of June AD 1864 leaving an Estate consisting of real and personal property rights and credits, also leaving petitioner a widow in Community, three minor heirs, the issue of a marriage between petitioner and deceased to wit: William D., James B. and Sarah A. Acre. Petitioner represents that being the widow in Community and natural Tutrix to her minor children, she is entitled to the administration of the said Estate. Wherefore she prays that an Inventory and Appraisement may be had according to law and that after due proceedings had, she may be appointed Administratrix of said Estate of James Acre and also Natural Tutrix to her minor children and for such other orders and decrees in the premises as may be necessary. H. Regenburg, Atty. State of Louisiana 11th Judicial District Court Parish of Union Let the prayer of Petitioner be granted and it is hereby ordered that the within application of Mrs. Margarett Acre to be appointed Administratrix of the Estate of James M. Acre, Decd. be advertised according to Law and it is further ordered that Wm. C. Smith, Recorder &c do proceed to make an Inventory and Appraisement of all the property belonging to the said Estate and due return thereof make to this office. Done and signed in office this 18th day of December AD 1866. J. W. Reid Clerk, District Court State of Louisiana 11th Judicial District Court Parish of Union The premises considered and the proper and legal advertisement having been made, it is ordered that Mrs. Margaret Acre be and she is hereby duly and legally appointed Administratrix of the Estate of James M. Acre, Decd. Done and signed in office this December 28th 1866. J. W. Reid Clerk, District Court State of Louisiana 11th Judicial District Court Parish of Union I, Margaret Acre, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent upon me as Administratrix of the Estate of James M. Acre, deceased according to the best of my ability and understanding. So help me God. Margaret Acre Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 28th day of December Ad 1866 J. W. Reid, Clerk State of Louisiana 11th Judicial District Court Parish of Union Whereas Margaret Acre has been duly and legally appointed Administratrix of the Estate of Jas. M. Acre, Deceased and she has given bond with good security and has taken the oath prescribed by law. Now, therefore the said Margaret Acre is hereby duly and legally authorized and empowered to do and perform all the acts appertaining to said appointment according to law. Given under my hand and seal of office this 21st day of December AD 1866. J. W. Reid Clerk, District Court State of Louisiana 11th Judicial District Court Parish of Union $1173.00 Know all men by these presents that we, Margarett Acre as principal and William Wilhite as security are held and firmly bound unto the Honorable J. D. Watkins, Judge of the eleventh Judicial District court in and for Union parish, La. for the time being or to his successors in office in the just and full sum of eleven hundred and seventy three dollars to the true and full payment thereof we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and legal representatives firmly and in solido by these presents. Dated at Farmerville, La. this 21st day of December AD 1866. The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the said Margarett Acre has been duly and legally appointed and confirmed as Administratrix of the Estate of James M. Acre, deceased and she has taken the oath required by law. Now therefore if the said Margarett Acre shall faithfully and impartially discharge all the duties incumbent in her as Administratrix of the said Estate and shall render to the Judge of said Court a true and correct account of all her acts and doings in and about said Estate and shall when legally required so to do pay over all sums of money and deliver all the property belonging to the said Estate to the proper person or persons to receive the same, then this obligation to be null and void otherwise, to be and remain in full force according to Law. Margarett Acre William Wilhite Done, signed and acknowledged before me this the day and date above written J. W. Reid, Clerk State of Louisiana Parish of Union I William Wilhite and I Elias Taylor do solemnly swear that I will faithfully appraise the property that may be presented to me belonging to the Estate of James Acre, Deceased at its cash value to the best of my judgment. Elias (his X mark) Taylor William Wilhite Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 28th day of December AD 1866. W. C. Smith, Recorder State of Louisiana Parish of Union Be it remembered that on this the 28th day of December AD 1866 pursuant to an order of the Honorable 11th Judicial District Court in and for Union parish and State of Louisiana and to me William C. Smith, Recorder and Ex Officio Notary Public in and for said Directed authorizing me to make an Inventory and Appraisement of the property, rights and credits belonging to the Estate of James M. Acre, Deceased, late of the Parish of Union, La. and being assisted by William Wilhite and Elias Taylor males of Lawful age and domicile who being duly appointed and sworn by me as appraisers and in the presence of witnesses proceeded to make said Inventory and appraisement as follows to wit: A tract of land situated in the Parish of Union known as the late residence of the deceased containing one hundred and seventeen acres and 59/100 acres appraised @ $3.00 per acre $358.77 1 horse mule apprd. @ 200.00 1 mare apprd. @ 100.00 1 mare mule apprd. @ 35.00 5 head cattle @ $5 per head 25.00 11 meat hogs @ $8 per head 88.00 7 head stock hogs @ $4 per head 28.00 1 two horse wagon and harness @ 50.00 1 rifle gun @ 5.00 1 D B shot gun @ 20.00 1 feather bed, bedstead and mattress @ ___30.00 Total amount of Inventory $939.77 This done and signed in my office in the Town of Farmerville in the presence of this undersigned lawful and competent witnesses and me Recorder this the day and date above written. ATTEST: Jas. A. Dozier Elias (his X mark) Taylor D. Arent William Wilhite W. C. Smith, Recorder A true record, May 24th 1867. Jas. T. Stokes Deputy Clerk #################################################################