1845 - 1846 Union Parish LA Succession of John H. Guice, Deceased Submitted by: Shawn Martin Date of Submission: 11/2008 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ ================================================================================== ================================================================================== 1845 - 1846 Union Parish LA Succession of John H. Guice, Deceased Union Parish Louisiana Succession Book C, pp. 71 - 77 ================================================================================== ================================================================================== To the Honorable Judge of the Court of Probates in and for the Parish of Union in the State of Louisiana. The petition of Alvin W. McCormack, a resident of your said Parish and State with respect represents unto your Honor that John H. Guice, late a resident of your said parish and State departed this life in said Parish and State on or about the 28th day of February AD 1845 intestate leaving a considerable Estate in your said Parish and the following heirs Joice Griffin, his wife and the following children Elizabeth Ellen Guice, James Berry Guice, Joseph Laborn Guice and John N. Guice, minors all residents of your said Parish. Your petitioner farther represents unto your Honor that the estate is unrepresented. Wherefore he prays your Honor to appoint him Administrator of said Estate, the widow refusing to except said administration and that you cause an Inventory and Appraisement of the same to be made and for all such other and farther decrees in the premises as the nature of the case may require &c. Alvin W. McCormack State of Louisiana Court of Probate Parish of Union Let the prayer of the within Petitioner be granted and it is farther more ordered that an Inventory and Appraisement of said Estate be made and that Alvin W. McCormack be appointed Administrator upon his giving bond and taking the oath prescribed by Law and that Letters of Administration issue accordingly this 29th day of May 1845 AD. John Taylor Probate Judge State of Louisiana Parish of Union Be it remembered that on this 4th day of June AD 1845 that I John Taylor, Parish Judge and Ex Officio Notary Public in and for said Parish and State having received official information of the death of John H. Guice who departed this life intestate at his residence in said Parish of Union on or about the 28th day of February 1845 leaving his widow and relic Joice Griffin and the following named children major and minor issue by his marriage with said Joice, to wit, Elizabeth Ellen, now the wife of H. M. McCormack and Joice Emily, James Berry, Joseph Laborn and John H. Guice besides leaving a considerable Estate of real and personal rights &c credits, goods and chattels, lands and tenements and for the purpose of making an Inventory and Appraisement of said decedent’s Estate, I have repaired to the resident of said decedent and for the purpose as aforesaid. I have appointed Foster H. Dunkin and Marion Bazemore, residents and Free Holders of said Parish appraisers to appraise all the property comprising said decedent’s Estate and when after being well and duly sworn by me the said Judge well and truly to and perform all and singular the matters and things herein according to law have proceeded as follows together with me the said Judge and undersigned witnesses and parties. Inventory Appraisement One small wagon $15.00 One old horse, one old mare 50.00 One sorrel filly & one colt 45.00 Horses not present appraised from representation One lot of books, lot of tools & mill irons 40.00 Cross cut saw, grind stone 12.00 Two pair of geer and chains 4.00 One rifle gun, one double barrel shot gun 14.00 One shot gun ___5.00 $185.00 One lot of old notes marked A not worth any thing 1 note on Asa Chatick 3.00 1 note on Benjamin Brantley to be paid in work 100.00 1 note on G. H. Fitchgiant 6.00 1 note on Thomas Ivy 6.25 1 note on William Brashure 6.00 1 note on Moses Evans 33.00 1 note on Chesley & Martin Powel for 21 ½ bushels corn [blank] 1 note on W. J. H. Dees 7.64 1 note on Hillard $9, 1 note on John C. Kelly $8 17.00 1 note on John Smith $25, 1 note on David G. Stewart $7.50 32.50 1 note on John Ramsey $22, 1 note on Godfrey Brite $18 40.00 1 note on Jesse Brantly $25, 1 note on Thos. Brantly $11 36.00 1 note on Marshall Masterson $11, 1 note Thos. G. Stewart $16.25 27.25 The inventory amounting to one hundred and eighty five dollars together with the accounts amounting to one hundred and eighty five dollars 75/100. In testimony whereof said appraisers have signed their names together with and Alvin W. McCormack who gave in the property in presence of the undersigned witnesses hereto required of lawful age who have also signed with the parties and me Judge the date above in faith whereof I have signed my name and affixed my seal of office. James R. Guice Foster H. Dunkin Thomas (his X mark) Hudson Marion M. Bazemoore John Taylor, Parish Judge Alvin W. McCormack Joyce E. Guice We and each of us do solemnly swear that we will to the best of our understanding appraise all the property comprising the Estate and succession of John H. Guice, Deceased so far as will be shown or may come to our knowledge. Marion M. Bazemore Foster H. Dunkin Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th day of June AD 1845. John Taylor Parish Judge State of Louisiana Parish of Union Know all men by these presents that I, Alvan W. McCormack, as principal and James R. Guice, his security acknowledge to owe and be indebted unto John Taylor, Judge of the Court of Probates in and for the Parish of Union or his successors in office in the sum of two hundred and forty six which we promise to pay to his successors in office for the faithful performance of which we bind ourselves and each of us our heirs, executors and Administrators and assigns jointly and severally by these presents signed and acknowledged on this 16th day of December AD 1845. The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bounden Alvin W. McCormack has been appointed administrator of the Estate of John H. Guice, Deceased. Now if he does well and truly according to law Administer the same and further does make and render a true, just and perfect account of his actions and doings when hereunto lawfully required either by the aforesaid Judge or by his successors in office or by the heirs of the deceased or their lawful attorney, then this obligation to be null and void, else to remain in full force and effect. Signed and acknowledged before me the date above. Alvin W. Mccormack James B. Guice I, Alvin W. McCormack, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all and singular the duties incumbent on me as Administrator of the Estate of John H. Guice, Deceased to the best of my abilities. So help me God. Alvin W. McCormick Sworn to and subscribed before me the 16th day of December 1845. John Taylor, Judge State of Louisiana Court of Probate Parish of Union Whereas Alvin W. McCormack has been duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of John H. Guice, Deceased and having given bond and taken the oath as prescribed by law. Now therefore, he is fully authorized and empowered to discharge and perform all and singular the duties appertaining to the said appointment according to Law. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my seal of office on this 16th day of December AD 1845. John Taylor Judge of Probates To the Honorable John Taylor, Judge of the Court of Probate in and for the Parish of Union, State of Louisiana. The Petition of Alvin W. McCormack, resident of your said Parish and State, Administrator of the Estate of John H. Guice, Deceased of your said Parish with respects represents unto your Honor that the Property belonging to said Estate is of a perishable nature and expensive to keep and said Estate is largely indebted. Wherefore your petitioner prays your Honor to cause an order of sale to be made and that all the property belonging to said Estate be sold after the legal advertisements according to Law have been posted up. Your petitioner farther thinks it would be best for the Creditors that the property be sold on a credit of twelve months and for general relief in the premises as in duty bound &c. Alvin W. McCormack Let the prayer of the Petitioner be granted and it is ordered, adjudged and decreed that all the property be sold to pay the debts on a credit of twelve months sums over ten dollars, under ten, cash. Done and signed this 16th December 1845. John Taylor, Judge State of Louisiana Parish of Union Be it remembered that on this 16th day of February AD 1846 that I John Taylor, parish Judge and Ex Officio Judge of Probates and Auctioneer in and for said Parish and State in pursuance of a decree of the Honorable the Court of Probates of said Parish. I have at the late residence of John H. Guice, Deceased, proceeded to offer for sale after the legal and usual advertisements having been posted up in said Parish at three public places over ten days all the property comprising the Estate and Succession of said decedent consisting of personal property. The Conditions of Sale, sums under ten dollars, cash; over ten, a credit of twelve months with security. Whereupon after due proclamation the following persons became the highest and last bidders upon said conditions, to wit: Joice E. Guice bought: 1 small wagon $15, 1 old bay horse $20 $35.00 1 old bay mare $29, 1 sorrel filly $48 __77.00 Amount carried up $112.00 1 colt $12, Benson’s Commentary 5 vol. $5 17.00 Theologies $1.50, lot books $1.67 ½ 3.17 ½ Lot old irons $3, grind stone $6.50 9.50 Cross cut saw $1.50, Steelyards $2.25 3.75 1 rifle gun $3, 1 shot gun $.75 3.75 Double barrel shot gun ___4.50 $153.67 ½ R. P. Bruton bought Woods dictionary 2 Vol.$1.50, Gelson Survey $.50 2.00 Alvin McCormack bought: Buck’s Dictionary $1.25, 1 Adds $1.62 ½ 2.87 ½ James M. turner bought: Edinborough Dispensatory $.50, Old mill saw $.50, tire irons $2.31 ___3.31 ¼ $161.86 ¼ To the Honorable Judge of the Court of Probates in and for the Parish of Union, State of Louisiana. The petition of Alvin W. McCormack, a resident of your said Parish and Administrator of the Estate of John H. Guice, Deceased, herewith files a statement of debts against said Estate so far as has been presented to wit: Funeral Expenses Burial Expenses, Joice E. Guice $50.00 For coffin, Joseph Tisdell 5.00 Medical bill last witness Henderson & Delard 10.00 Probate Judges fees 12.00 Mortgage claim, Joice E. Guice 400.00 Ordinary debts 1 note by Liberty K. Thomas for $47.60 cr. $28 given Dec. 27 1842 47.60 1 note by H. R. Bryan gave to B. Sims for $52.78, Feb 17, 1844 cr. $1.50 52.78 1 Note by Thos. Ivey gave A. M. Jones $22.50 Jany 1843 22.50 1 note by John Taylor gave John Culverhouse dues 1 Jany 1842 $48.75 belongs to one Curley 48.75 Which he prays your honor to homologate and allow their order after legal notice of the same. Alvin W. McCormack Administrator By reason of the Law and evidence in this case and by farther reason of he usual and legal advertisements having been posted up over ten days before this date and there being no opposition filed, it is ordered, adjudged and decreed by the court that the within statement of debts be allowed Homologated and approved. Done and signed this 25th day of May 1846. John Taylor Judge of Probate ############################################################# File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/union/court/guice-john-h.txt