Jasper County Texas Archives Wills.....Adams, Samuel Spencer October 13, 1862
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Source: Source: Texas,u.s., Wills And Probate Records, 1833 - 1974 , Probate Minutes, Vol. A - C, 1849 - 1864
Written: October 13, 1862


In the Estate of Samual S. Adams Deceased.

It is ordered by the court that the said Will and testament of Samuel S. Adams 
deceased be admitted to probate on the evidence of P. H. Glaze one of the 
subscribing witnesses there and that the same be recorded.

THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON

In the name of God amen. I Samuel S. Adams of the State aforesaid and late 
resident of said County but now of Jasper County beleiving that the time alloted 
me is of short duration and wishing to make desposition of my effects. Do hereby 
make and execute this my last will and testament, as being of sound mind and 
fully impressed of the importance of this my last solemn act.

FIRST: I commit my soul to God, and my body in case of my death, I wish to have 
sent to my family at Jasper for enterment.

SECOND: I want and desire that all my just debts be paid - and the residue of 
all my property both real and personal of which am possesed to be subject to the 
care and sale of my beloved wife, with all its rents, interest and revenue for 
the equal benefit and use my dearly beloved wife and children, until they, my 
beloved children, shall reach the age of majority - at which time my will and 
desire is that it be divided equally between my wife Sarah E. and my son William 
Walter and my daughter Anna E.

In testimony whereof I have signed this my last and only will and testamony at 
Beaumont State and county aforesaid in presence of B. F. McDonough, Sidney J. 
Sweet and Patrick H. Glaze lawful witnesses, this thirteenth day of October in 
the year of our Lord and Savior one thousand eight hundred sixty two. - S. S. 
Adams

ADDENDUM - I do hereby appoint and constitute my father Abel Adams and my wife 
Sarah E. my lawful executor and executrix to administor allienate manage and 
control agreeably to my foregoing will and their best judgement as they shall 
think will best promote the interest and will profit and advantage of my heirs 
as aforesaid.

Done and signed at Beaumont County Jefferson State aforesaid this 13th. day of 
October AD 1862. - S. S. Adams

Witnesses: B. F. McDonough, Sidnet J. Sweet, PM Glaze

I recomend Samuel W. Mellon to act in behalf of my heirs in the settlement of 
the partnership concerns of the late Eddy and Adams provided he will undertake 
the business. - S. S. Adams.

Witnesses: B. F. McDonough, Sidnet J. Sweet, PM Glaze

THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF JASPER

Be it remembered that on this the 24th. day of November AD 1862 personally 
appeared P. H. Glaze to me known and one of the subsending witnesses to the 
foregoing will of Samuel S. Adams and being by duly sworn upon his oath says 
that the said Samuel S. Adams signed the same in his presence and acknowledged 
the same to be his last will and testament and that he said the said deponent is 
a residan Citizen of Jefferson County in the said State of Texas.

Sworn and Subscribed Before me this 24th. day of November AD 1862. 
Test my hand and official seal day and date aforesaid.
(LS) H. Good. C.C.C.J.C.

IN THE ESTATE OF SAML S ADAMS DECD

It is ordered by the court that Sarah E. Adams be and she is hereby appointed 
executrix of the estate of Samuel S. Adams deceased.

An it is further ordered by the court that she enter in to Bond in the sum of 
seventy five thousand dollars for the faithful performance of said trust.

IN THE ESTATE OF SAMUEL S. ADAMS DECEASED

It is ordered by the court that J. S. Holland and P. F. Renfro and S. W. Millon 
be and theyare hereby appointed appraisers of said Estate, and it is furthere 
ordered by the court that a writ of appraisemnt be issue to them commanding them 
to appraise the same and report to this court.





  

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