MACON COUNTY, NC - WILLS - Estate of Joseph Daves, 1877 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Dawn Watson booleygirl@aol.com ==================================================================== Record of Appointments of Administrators, Executors and Guardians, Book 1, Macon Co., NC, page 76 In the matter of the } Application for Estate of } Letters of Administration Joseph Daves Decd. } It appearing to my satisfaction from the verified application of M. L. Daves, that Joseph Daves late of said County is dead, died without leaving any last Will and Testament, and application having been made to me in writing by M. L. Daves for Letters of Administration on said estate and the said M. L. Daves having tendered his bond with good security, I have this day appointed and duly qualified the said M. L. Daves & Joseph Morgan administrators. Letters of Administration issued, this the 18th day of August 1877. W. N. Allman Judge Probate Court Record of Annual Accounts, Book A, Macon Co., NC, page 343 In the matter of } Inventory & Sale Bill the estate } October 20th 1877 of } Filed December 3rd 1877 Joseph Daves decd. } We certify that this is a complete & perfect inventory of the effects of Joseph Daves deceased that has come in our hands. Cash $13.00 1 Note on W. R. Yonce principal 21.00 Running gear of an old wagon 1 Mans Saddle, 2 Books & some old worn tools Sundries [etc.] (Signed.) M. L. Daves Joseph Morgan Administrators List of property of Joseph Daves decd. Sold October 20th 1877 Purchaser M. L. Daves - wagon running gear at $8.00 " Robert Daves 1 Saddle " 6.50 " Robert Daves 1 Book " 1.60 " Robert Daves Old Tools [etc.] " 1.35 " J. W. Cockram Old Tools " .80 " D. A. Yonce 1 Book " .15 " J. W. Cockram 1 Razor " .25 " J. W. Cockram 2 Planes " .60 " D. A. Yonce 1 Ax " .25 " J. W. Cockram 1 Razor Strop " .10 ------ $19.65 We certify the above is a correct return October 20th 1877 (signed) M. L. Daves, Joseph Morgan, Administrators Sworn to this 3d December 1877. W. N. Allman Judge of Probate Record of Final Settlements, Book 1, Macon Co., NC, p. 98 Macon County Court of Probate Final Settlement } of M. L. Daves and } Joseph Morgan Admr. } of } Joseph Daves, Decd. } The Administrators Dr. To cash received of the widow $13.00 " amount of sale of personal property 19.65 " accrued interest on sale debts .50 " W. R. Yonce note (collected) 30.01 " cash received of Widow 1.50 ------ Total Receipts $64.66 Cr. By Paid A. T. Davidson Voucher 1 $25.00 " " J. W. Cockram " 2 5.50 " " W. N. Allman " 3 1.00 " " J. J. W. McCoy " 4 .50 " " W. R. Yonce " 5 9.01 " " W. N. Allman .75 " Commissions allowed 6.46 Total Disbursements $48.22 ------ Amount for Distribution $16.44 ====== Heirs who are entitled to distributive shares with advancements made in the lifetime of the deceased, M. L. Daves $ 5.50 Margaret Vaughn 3.62 1/2 Amount of Receipts 64.66 ----- Total Receipts & advancements $73.78 1/2 Amt paid M. L. Daves $6.40 Less advt. $ .90 " " Margt Vaughn 6.40 " " 2.77 1/2 " " Elizabeth Daves 6.40 " " J. M. Daves 6.40 ----- $16.47 1/2 ====== Jany. 22d 1881. Signed M. L. Daves Joseph Morgan The foregoing account examined and found correct. Jany 22d 1881. W. N. Allman, Judge of Probate