Wills of Stoddard Co. MO - Hobbs, G. B. Book C pg 116 ***************************************************************** File contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives Compiled and submitted by ©1999,2000, Connie Perkins ------------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Record Book of Wills in the County of Stoddard, Missouri Book C pg. 116 State of Missouri County of Stoddard The State of Missouri to all persons to whom these presents shall come Greeting: Know ye, that whereas G.B. Hobbs died intestate, as it is said, leaving at the time of his death property in this State which may be lost, destroyed or diminished in value if Speedy Care be not taken of the Same; to the End, therefore, that the Said property may be collected, preserved and disposed of according to law. I do hereby appoint James M. Hobbs administrator of all and singular the partnership, goods and chattels, rights and credits which were of the said G.B. Hobbs at the time of his death, with full power and authority to secure and dispose of said property according to law, and collect all moneys due said deceased, and in general to do and perform all other acts things which are or hereafter may be required of him by law. In testimony whereof I Stephen Chapman Clerk of the Probate Court of in and for the County of Stoddard aforesaid, have hereunto signed my name and affixed the Seal of said court, at office, this ninth day of November A.D. 1871. Stephen Chapman Clerk of Probate Court State of Missouri County of Stoddard I Stephen Chapman Clerk of the Probate Court within and for the county of Stoddard aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing Letters of Administration are duly Recorded in my office in Book "C" Page 116. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of said court at office this 9" day of November A.D. 1871 Stephen Chapman Clerk of Probate