Wills of Stoddard Co. MO - Harty, William C.- Book A pg. 75-76
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Record Book of Wills in the County of Stoddard, Missouri 
Book A, pgs. 75 & 76 
Probate Court Depositions on Will of William O. Knight



William C. Harty of lawful age being duly Sworn according to Law deposes and 
says 
Quest. State where you live if you please Mr. Harty 
Answer-- I live about three miles from this in Stoddard County. 
Quest -- If you Know William O. Knight State during what length of time and 
whether you knew his family. 
Ans -- I knew him for Seven or Eight of the last years of his life probably 
longer. I think his mother the Same length of time I knew him. They lived a 
portion of the time about 3 or 4 miles South of Me and a portion of the time in 
about half a mile of me. They was at my house a good many times I have no 
recollection of his being with his Mother Mr. Crytes or some other person. I did 
not know of his having any business. Sometimes he would Stay a good portion of 
the day he went home when the family went. I have no recollection of his doing 
anything when there. Sometimes he would walk about and Sometimes he Staid the 
house I think the most of the time where he was out of doors he associated with 
the men and when about the house he was with his mother. I dont think he never 
went home by himself but one time. One time he was there and left and the negro 
boy Sam became uneasy about him and quit his work and {word covered} 
pg. 76 
to hunt home I dont Know whether he had went home or not to the house, this was 
in the field when he left. 
Quest -- If you know any reason why he did not go home alone State it. 
Ans -- I have heard his mother Say She was fearful for him to travel about alone 
for fear he would get lost. 
Quest -- State Whether any person was come after him to take him home 
Ans -- I dont think he ever came to my house and Stayed any longer than Some of 
the family. 
Quest -- State his business or occupation 
Ans -- I dont think I ever Saw him do any thing except to fetch a bucket of 
water or an armful of Wood or Something, So he has been living in a half mile of 
me for some tree or four years next before his death, My Testimony & dates 
especially to the last three or four years just before his death. 
Wm C. Harty 
Sworn to & subscribed in open court this 25th day of June AD 1858. 
Reuben P. Owen Clerk 






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