Hyde County Wills Book #4 - Hyde County, NC - Wills Submitted for use in the USGenWeb Project Archives by Hyde County NCGenWeb (jmack@bbs.carolina.net) HYDE CO., N.C. RECORD OF WILLS Book # 4 - Part 5 Abstracted by Kay Lynn Midgett Sheppard May Term 1822 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 264. Account sales of the estate of John MEAKINS, dec'd., sold 10th & 23rd March 1822 Various buyers were: Zebede SAWYER, Ann MEAKINS, Isaac MEAKINS, Zed. SWINDELL, Tho. BAUM, John MEAKINS, Jos. MASON, and Tho. DANIELS. [signed] James WATSON, Admr. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 265. An inventory of the good & chattles of John MEAKINS, dec'd, taken 22nd of May 1822 Various farm utensils, furniture, and livestock listed. Mentions items laid off to widow, Ann MEAKINS, for her and her family for one year. [signed] James WATSON, Admr. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 266. Account of sales of the estate of David ELLIOTT, dec'd., sold 9th March 1822 Various buyers included: W.W. HILL, Wilson GIBBS, Noah GIBBS, Jesse GIBBS & Jona. WOODBERRY. Total amount of sale was $36.17 ½ . Inventory of accounts and money on hand of said deceased: Various notes listed. This is to certify that this is a true account of sales and inventory of the estate of David ELLIOTT, dec'd., that came to my hands. [signed] Jesse GIBBS, SENR., Admr. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 267. Estate of Edward SPENCER, dec'd., in account with Jon'n. SPENCER, Admr. Vouchers from Feb. Term 1820; Mentions received $121.24 from Benj. SPENCER, admr. of Jones SPENCER. Also mentions receiving $90.02 as ¼ part of sale of Negroes. Pursuant to an order at February Term 1822, we have examined the account and find a balance due the administrator of $148.72. April 27, 1822. [signed] Jon. HARRIS, Caleb SPENCER, Wash GIBBS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 268. Hutchen CAHOON in account with Alex. CAHOON, guardian Vouchers from Feby. 1809 - 1821; Mentions received $222.45 in 1808 from Hen. SELBY, Admr. Also mentions hire of Negro Peter for the years 1809-1821. Pursuant to an order of Nov. Term 1821, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $501.08. January 1, 1822. [signed] Hen. S. SPENCER, Christ. GASKINS, J.W. ROPER - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 269. In the last will and testament of Thomas EASTER, dec'd., he divided to his four sons, viz: William EASTER, Carnea EASTER, Beverly EASTER, and Hillory EASTER, a Negro woman by the name of Penn and her increase to be equally divided between his aforesaid four sons after the death of his wife. And we being called upon by the said legatees to allot and set off to each his distributive share, have proceeded as follows: * Penn valued at $157.50 drawn for William EASTER * York valued at $475.00 drawn for Beverly EASTER * Clarrisy valued at $250.00 drawn for Carna EASTER * Lova? Valued at $337.50 drawn for Hillory EASTER [signed] R.M.G. MOORE, Noah Bell We, the undersigned, do hereby acknowledge ourselves to be satisfied to the above division and should be recorded in the Clerk's office of Hyde County Court in order that it may be valid in law. In witness thereof we have set our hands and selas this 18th day of May 1822. Wit: R.M.G. MOORE, Noah BELL [signed] Wm. x EASTER, Carna x EASTER, Beverly x EASTER, Hillory x EASTER ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 270. In obedience to an order from Feby. Term 1822 to allot and set off one year's provision out of the estate of Francis CREDLE, dec'd., to his widow, Mary CREDLE, and family, we have proceeded as follows: There is 8 in the family and we have allowed each of them $4.00 per month. Also listed were various amounts of the crops and cattle. Total of $234.45 to be paid to Mary CREDLE by the admr., Morgan GIBBS. [signed] Saml. TOPPING, Littleton BELL, Jos. MANN On the back is written: "Rec'd. of Morgan GIBBS, Adm'r. of Francis CREDLE, dec'd., the sum of $234.45 in full for the balance due me by the said admr. This 27th May 1822. Wit: Levy MIDYETT [signed] Mary x CREDLE ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 271. Pursuant to an order from Court Feby. Term 1822, we have proceeded to set off to Ann MEAKINS, widow of John MEAKINS, dec'd., one year's provision, there not being a sufficiency of crop, stock and provisions on hand. We have proceeded to say what quantity it would require which is as follows: 20 barrels of corn, 3 hogs, pork, 10 gal. molasses, coffee, lard, and other provisions listed. Balance due the widow out of the account sales was $110.85. This 19th of March 1822. [signed] Jos. MANN, Thos. BAUM, John x SAWYER & Washington GIBBS, J.P. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 272. Estate of Adam GASKINS, dec'd., in account with Cason JONES & Jos. TUNNELL, Ex'rs. Lists various accounts due the estate; Mentions sale of 2 Negroes named Clarissy & Lyda sold on 2 Jany. 1822. Agreeable to a commission from Nov. Term 1821, we have examined this account and find a balance due the heirs of $568.85. [signed] Tho. SPENCER, James McCLAUD, Wm. SELBY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 273. Account of sales of the property of John HENDERSON, dec'd., sold March 18, 1822 The only buyers for 6 items were Jas. HENDERSON and Christ. GASKINS. Total amount of sale was $3.80. Inventory of the property of John HENDERSON, dec'd., taken by the Adm'r. on the 16th March 1822 Various notes listed; one trunk & clothes, a chest, a writing desk, one band box, and 4 books. [signed] Christ. GASKINS, Adm'r. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 274. Benj'n. LITCHFIELD in account with Thos SAUNDERSON, guardian Vouchers from May 1821 to Feby. 1822 In pursuance to an order from Feby. Term 1822, we have examined the account and find the sum of $33.50 due the ward. [signed] Watson GIBBS, Caleb SPENCER, Christ. GASKINS - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 275. Account of the hire of Negroes belonging to the estate of Henry TOOLY, dec'd., for the year 1822 * York to Charles B. TOOLY * Mingo to Charles B. TOOLY * Bess? to Lova? GASKILL * George to Sheldon TOOLY * Tom to Charles B. TOOLY * Ross? to Josiah JARVIS * Patience & child to Charles _______ * Jennett to John EASTER * 2 children to C.B. TOOLY [signed] Charles B. TOOLY ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 276. Lidia SLADE in account with Foster SWINDELL, guardian Vouchers from 1820 - May 1822; Mentions tax paid the sheriff for 8 years on the ward's land In pursuance to an order of Feby. Term 1822, we have examined the account and find a balance due the ward of $230.42. May 15, 1822. [signed] Caleb SPENCER, Wm. B. SPENCER - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 277. Account of sales of the property of Thomas GIBBS, SEN'R., dec'd., sold 8th March 1822 Various buyers were: Caleb SPENCER, Rebecah GIBBS, Maheatabell GIBBS, Ivy GIBBS, Richard GIBBS, Aron BALLANCE, Charles GIBBS, Henry GIBBS 3rd, Watson GIBBS, Brinson GIBBS, & J.K. GIBBS. Total amount of sale was $236.43. Various notes also mentioned. [signed] Watson GIBBS, Adm'r. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 278. Estate of Saml. GIBBS, dec'd., in account with Benj. SAUNDERSON, Adm'r. Vouchers from Nov. Term 1821 - Feby. Term 1822; Mentions received $1496.38 of the estate of Benj. GIBBS, former administrator. Pursuant to an order of Court February Term 1822, we have examined the account and find $1532.22 due the estate this 24th May 1822. [signed] Jonathan HARRIS, David GIBBS, SENR., David CARTER - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 279. A statement of each distributive share of the personal estate of Samuel GIBBS, dec'd. * Ruth GIBBS' share $319.95 ½ * Benj. GIBBS' wife's share $198.49 ½ * Richard Hall's wife's share $714.89 ½ * Thos. R. GIBBS' share $239.02 ½ Pursuant to an order at February Term 1822, we have this day proceeded to finish the division of the estate of Samuel GIBBS, dec'd., amongst the several heirs. May 24, 1822. [signed] Jonathan HARRIS, David GIBBS, David CARTER - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 280. Esther GIBBS in account with Watson GIBBS, guardian Mentions received $151.87 from John CREDLE, adm'r. of R. GIBBS; Also mentions rent of land for 1820 and 1821. In pursuance to an order at Feby. Term 1822, we have examined the account and find the sum of $122.87 due the ward this 1st May 1822. [signed] Christ. GASKINS, Caleb SPENCER, Thos. SAUNDERSON - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 281. Johanah GIBBS in account with Watson GIBBS, guardian Mentions received $151.87 from John CREDLE, adm'r. of R. GIBBS. Pursuant to an order from Feby. Term 1822, we have examined the account and find the sum of $133.10 due the ward this May 1, 1822. [signed] Caleb SPENCER, Thomas SAUNDERSON, Christ. GASKINS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 282. Elizabeth GIBBS in account with Watson GIBBS, guardian Mentions received $151.87 of Jno. CREDLE, adm'r. of R. GIBBS Pursuant to an order at February Term 1822, we have examined this account and find the balance of $138.73 due the ward this 1st May 1822. [signed] Christ. GASKINS, Caleb SPENCER, Tho. SAUNDERSON - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 283. David M. GIBBS in account with Watson GIBBS, guardian Mentions received $151.87 from John CREDLE, adm'r. of R. GIBBS Pursuant to an order at February Term 1822, we have examined the account and find the sum of $139.23 due the ward this May 1, 1822. [signed] Christ. GASKINS, Caleb SPENCER, Thos. SAUNDERSON - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 284. Amy GIBBS in account with Watson GIBBS, guardian Vouchers from Augt. Term 1820 - May Term 1822; Mentions received $151.87 of John CREDLE, adm'r. of R. GIBBS. Pursuant to an order at Feby. Term 1822, we have examined this account and find the sum of $123.64 due the ward this May 1, 1822. [signed] Caleb SPENCER, Christ. GASKINS, Tho. SAUNDERSON - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 285. Mary SAUNDERSON in account with Thos SAUNDERSON, guardian Vouchers from 1821 - May Term 1822; Mentions hire of Negro Mingo Pursuant to an order at Feby. Term 1822, we have examined the account and find the sum of $47.28 due the ward. May 1, 1822. [signed] Caleb SPENCER, Watson GIBBS, Christ. GASKINS - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 286. Bethany SAUNDERSON in account with Thos. SAUNDERSON, guardian Vouchers from May Term 1821 - May Term 1822 Pursuant to an order at Feby. Term 1822, we have examined the account and find the sum of $34.61 due the ward. May 1, 1822. [signed] Caleb SPENCER, Watson GIBBS, Christ. GASKINS - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 287. Sarah S. SAUNDERSON in account with Thos. SAUNDERSON, guardian Vouchers from May Term 1821 - May Term 1822 Pursuant to an order at Feby. Term 1822, we have examined this account and find the sum of $3.32 due the ward. May 1, 1822. [signed] Watson GIBBS, Caleb SPENCER, Christ. GASKINS - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 288. Betsy R. SAUNDERSON in account with Thos. SAUNDERSON, guardian Vouchers from May Term 1821 - May Term 1822 Pursuant to an order at February Term 1822, we have examined the account and find the sum of $18.65 due the guardian. May 1, 1822. [signed] Watson GIBBS, Caleb SPENCER, Christ. GASKINS - Commissioners ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 289. Inventory & Acct. Sales of Francis CREDLE, dec'd., sold 22nd March 1822 Various buyers were: Mary CREDLE, Stephens OWENS, Tho. SIMMONS, Tho. CARROW, Anson CREDLE, and Jos. CREDLE. The following articles were set off to Mary CREDLE & family for one year's provision: 10 ½ barrels corn, 75 lbs. Bacon, 64 lbs. lard, 7 hogs, 2 cows & calves, 2 steers, 4 bushels potatoes, 5 lbs. sugar, 1 gallon molasses, coffee. [signed] Morgan GIBBS, Adm'r. An inventory of notes, accts. And judgments found in possession of Francis CREDLE, dec'd, by the Adm'r. (Lengthy list) [signed] Morgan GIBBS, Adm'r. Copyright 1998, 1999 ********************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any 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. **********************************************************************