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Simpson, Wm. – Apr 1858 – page 385
Wm H. Simpson account current as admr of wm. Simpson Decd.
In submitting his annual account for settlement this accountant charges himself
as follows to wit:
To amount of cash received as per inventory filed 10
February 1857 $850.00
To amount of personal property as per appraisement list filed
27 Feby 1857 $13,869.50
To appraised value of negroes for distribution as per commissions
report of date 7 May 1857 $14,000.00
To amount of sale of personal property as per sale bill
filed July 27, 1857 $876.20
$29,695.70
And this accountant claims credits as follows to wit:
For amount of appraisement list as above $13,869.50
For receipts for negroes at appraised value
for distribution attached to commissions rept $14,100.00
Voucher 1 R.F. Holmes Clerks fees $4.25
Voucher 2 W.H. Simpson cash paid for Estate $332.82
Voucher 3 Denson & Bull cash paid $4.00
Voucher 4 Receipt Denson V. Denson $4.00 $28,314.57
$1,381.13
By commission on amount of Estate:
On 1000.00 10 percent $100.00
On 5000.00 5 per cent $250.00
On 3445.00 3 percent $253.35 $603.35
$777.70
The above account current of Wm. H. Simpson as administrator together with
vouchers stated was filed in my office on the 25 day of January 1858 and the
same was confirmed by the Probate Court on the 27th day of April AD 1858 and
ordered to be recorded and I certify that the above is a correct and full copy
of the original now on file. Robt F. Holmes Clerk By Wm. S. Lawson DC
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Slaton, Stephen – Aug 1856 – page 83
The Account Current of Waller A. Simington as Administrator of the Estate of
Stephen Slaton decd filed at the January term of the Probate Court of Ashley
County, Ark AD 1856. W.A. Simington as Admr. & c
DR
To amt of assets on hand as per act filed October 24th AD 1854 $162.36 ½
CR
By amount paid Joseph D. Christian by order of the Probate
Court passed at the January term AD 1854 Voucher A $45.00
By Commissions on $165.16 ½ for administration at 10 pr ct $16.51 ½
Bal due $100.85
By amt of act. On W. Duckworth not collected $437 ½ Cost of smt.
Unused on account of same 1.05 $515.42
Cr by amt paid R.F. Holmes Clerk Voucher C $4.00
$91. 43 ½
Examined and ordered to be filed to April term for confirmation January 30th 1856
H. Bryant Judge
Examined and confirmed August 26th 1856 H. Bryant Judge
The foregoing account Current was filed in my office on 30th day of January AD
1856 and the same is now duly recorded. Robt F. Holmes Clerk per E.O.
Hundley D.C.
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"Slaton, Stephen – Jany 1856 – page 132
Vouchers accompanying Acct Curt of W.A. Simington Admr of the Est Stephen Slaton
decd filed 30 Jany 1856
State of Arkansas, County of Ashley, County Court April Term 1854. It is
ordered by the Court that M.A. Simington Administrator of the Estate of Stephen
Slaton decd be authorized to pay to Joseph D. Christian forty five dollars out
of the note that he holds in his possession as assets that of Decedents Est
against J.H. Norwood.
A true copy from the record. Attest G.W. Worthington Clk, pr Jno B. Savage D.C.
For Value recorded I transfer this order to J.H. Norwood Oct 3rd 1854 J.D.
Christian
Capt. R.F. Holmes will please deliver to Dr. W.A. Simington the order that the
Probate Court made to me on him for forty five dollars against the Estate of
Steven Slaton deceased July 7th 1855 J.D. Christian
The foregoing I do hereby certify to be a true copy of the original on file in
my office and the same is now duly recorded.
Robt F. Holmes Clerk, Pr E.O. Hendley D.C.
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Stevens, James – Apr 1855 – page 76
Account Current of Edward C. Hooker as administrator de bonis of the Estate of
James Stevens decd filed at April term of Probate Court of Ashley County Ark.
April 23rd 1855
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To balance due said Estate as per amount filed by Susan
Hooker former Admr and received from her April 26th 1854 $1,131.54
To amt of sales of lands sold by order of the probate court viz:
120 a…t two dollars per … notes md for purchase money $240.00
$1,371.54
By amt of credits $385.39
$986.15
CR
By amt pd on execution in favor of S.F.
Minors as per voucher A $82.84
By amt pd on execution in favor of J.H.M.
Kirkpatrick voucher B $33.20
By pd M. Boling C $18.50
By paid M.K. Willis D $7.00
By pd shff for Taxes 1855 E $9.10
By pd S.M. & G.E. Hays act F $36.38
By pd B.J. Christmas witness T… H $2.00
By pd Shff for taxes 1854 I $8.80
By pd A… J.U& T. Sils J $29.60
commissions at 10 per cent $226.40
on $1000 $100.00
on at 5 per cent on $1179 $58.95
$385.39
Examined corrected and Confirmed October 28, 55 M.M. Fleming Judge
The foregoing account annual was filed in my office on 24th day of April 1855
and the same is now duly recorded.
Robt F. Holmes Clerk per E.O. Hundley
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"Stevens, Laura M. – Oct 1850—page 8
At a regular term
of the Probate Court commenced and held on the 22nd day of October AD 1850 on
the third day to wit the 26th day of October AD 1850.
Came Isaac Denson Guardian of Laura M. Stevens minor heir of William Stevens,
dec’d another Account Current filed at the July Term 1850 coming up for
confirmation and therein having been no objections filed to the same and the
Court on an investigation of their same find all things correct it confirmed and
ordered to be spread of Record. Whereupon we doth find that the total amount of
assets in the hands of said Guardian aforesaid for which he stands charged
amounts to the sum of twenty eight hundred and seventy three 69/100 dollars
($2873.64) and that amount of credits allowed said Guardian amounts to four
hundred and twenty eight 57/100 dollars ($228.57) which deducted from the assets
leaves in the hands of said Guardian on settlement the sum of forty six hundred
and forty five 17/100 dollars ($2645.17) which is confirmed by the Court as
aforesaid.
The forgoing a true abstract of taken from the original on file in my office.
Attest Jno
B. Savage, Clk
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Stevens, Laura M. –Jul 1851 – page
Isaac Denson as Guardian of Laura M. Stevens.
Dr. To amount of Liability as p…t filed at July term
Probate Court 1850 $2,605.07
To amt. of hire of negroes from 12 Aug 1850 to first Jany 1851 $155.00
To amt. of Hire of Slaves for year 1851 $579.00
To amt. of Error in Annual acct. filed and approved at July
term PC AD 1850 $104.00
$3,483.07
CR
By bond taken for return of Slaves hired …. $400.00
By Note for Sarah J. Stevens & others $159.00
By Note for Lemuel Denson & Grubbs $95.00
By Note for Grubbs & Denson $93.00
By Note for James & W. Wheeler $231.00
By Note for Sims & Willis $4.00
By Note for L & R Denson $180.00
Bond on Grubbs & Denson $130.00
Note on Willis & Grubbs $45.00
Note on Grubbs & Willis $40.00
Note on Moore & Stroope $20.00
Commission on $3483.07 at 5 per cent $170.00
Support, board, washing, &c for the year 1850 $70.00
Support, board, washing, &c for the year 1851 $36.00
Clothing for the year 1850 $33.00
Clothing for six months 1851 $8.22
Total $3,791.82
Deduct amt. of assets $3,483.07
This amount due Guardian on settlement $386.75
The foregoing Account Current was filed at the April Term AD 1851 and having no
exceptions filed the same was confirmed at the July Term AD 1851.
A.J. Hays, Judge
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Stevens, Laura M. – Spring 1851 – page
"State of Arkansas, County of Ashley
In the Probate Court of Ashley County at the Spring Term AD 1851.
To the honorable Judge of said Court G… petitioner Isaac Denson showith unto
your Hon., that he is the Guardian appointed according to law of Laura M.
Stevens who is a minor and citizen of Ashley County that said Laura M. Stevens
is the owner of a considerable amount of property within the said County of
which property your petitioner has control as Guardian as aforesaid. But G…
petitioner further represents unto your honor that he is about to remove from
the said County of Ashley and is therefore desirous of being released from said
Guardianship. He therefore files herewith an account setting forth the true
condition of said Ward’s property and his own liability and credits in relation
thereto, and prays that the same may be examined and approved and that he may be
fully released and discharged from said Guardianship and all liabilities on
accounts thereof and G… petition as in duty & c.
Isaac Denson by Erwin & Young Attnys
The foregoing contains a true copy of the original is taken from the same on
file in my office.
Attst Jno. B. Savage Clk
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Stevens, Laura M. – Apr 1853 – page 29
April Term 1853, To Dr. Levi B. Stroop guardian of Laura M. Stevens in Account
Current with said Laura M. Stevens minor of William Stevens deceased.
To amt of appraised value of Patrick $550.00
To amt of appraised value of Amos, Mary & Tom $350.00
To amt of appraised value of Nancy $350.00
To amt of appraised value of Matilda $450.00
To amt of appraised value of boy Perry $400.00
To amt of appraised value of girl Ann $200.00
To amt of appraised value of Jack child $100.00
To amt of appraised value of William infant $100.00
Notes recd of James Stevens $714.85
Service for Slaves for year 1852 $325.00
$3,549.85
CR
By amt for board washing & sewing for said Laura at $6 month $72.00
By amt of account with guardian herewith filed $74.20
By amt for keeping 4 little negro children $36 each $144.00
To amt paid E.H. Moore for filing & making annual settlement $5.00
By amt paid J.B. Savage $8.07
$303.31
The foregoing Account Current was filed on the 21st January 1853 and confirmed
the 26th April 1853. And I do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true,
perfect, and complete copy of the original on file in my office this 14th day of
May AD 1853. Jno B. Savage, Clk
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Stephens, Josiah – Oct 1861 – page 70
N.J. Hays In account with the Estate of Josiah Stephens decd
To Note on S. Hopkins $6.60
To Note on W.J. Grubbs $5.10
To Note on A.J. Hays $15.22
To Note on P.J. Crawford $12.66
Act against G.W. Owens $9.00
Act against W.J. Grubbs $13.00
Act against Saml Moore $4.00
Act against S.L. Moore $8.05
Act against S.L. Moore $9.79
Receipt on J.H. Johnston for note $10.87
M…or and … by J.H. Barrett for notes left with
R.C. Smith for collection $72.05
1 Draft on Hamburg Lodge $25.00
$191.34
Amount of sales Bill 14th April 1860 $25.12 ½
1 Act on J.W. Pennington $72.00
By … S.A. Stevens Rect Voucher No 1 $297.50
By … S.A. Stevens Rect Voucher No 2 $2.50
$300.00
By … Commissions on $300 at 10 per cent $30.00
$330.00
The foregoing is a true copy of the original now on file. The same was
confirmed at Oct Term 1861
A.W. Files Clk by J.P. Day D.C.
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Stevens, William – July 1849 – page 1
And now on this day the Account Current of Sarah Irene Stevens and James
Stevens, Administrators of William Stevens, deceased coming up for examination
and approval. The Court proceeded carefully to examine the same upon which
examination the Court doth find that the said administrators are indebted to
said Estate in the sum of five thousand nine hundred and seventy nine dollars
and sixty eight cents ($5,979.58) and is entitled to credits amounting to five
thousand and fifty one dollars and forty eight cents ($5,051.48) and doth allows
said administration eight per cent on the sum of one thousand dollars and
seventy nine dollars and sixty eight cents ($3,579.68) the balance of assists
as charged in said account after deducting the sum of one thousand
four hundred dollars ($1,400) amount of Laura M. Sevens entered in the Slaves
appraised by way of commission for their trouble and risk in attending to the
settlement of said Estate which commission amounting to the sum of two hundred
fifty eight dollars, and seventy eight cents ($258.78) which sum of two hundred
and fifty eight dollars and seventy eight cents, added to the sum of four
thousand to the said sum of five thousand and fifty one dollars and sixty eight
cents makes the sum of five thousand three hundred and ten dollars and twenty
six cents ($5,310.26) . Whole amounts of credit due said administration to be
deducted from said sum of five thousand nine hundred and seventy nine dollars
and sixty eight cents ($5, 979.68) which being so deducted leaves the sum of six
hundred and sixty nine dollars and forty two cents ($669.42) the amount now due
said Estate which account so examined by the Court is found to be correct and as
stated above and the same is approved and confirmed and ordered to be spread at
length upon the record of administration accounts. And the said James Stephens
having made a full and complete settlement with the Court of his administration
comes and makes application to be dismissed and discharged from his said
administration and the Court being persuaded that he ought to be so discharged
it is ordered by the Court that said James Stevens be dismissed and discharged
from all further administration upon said Estate and the said James Stevens is
ordered and directed by the Court to pay all assets belonging to said intestate
Estate remaining in his hands or possession over to his two administrators of
said Estate.
The foregoing is a correct copy of the settlement as first on the probate record
at the July term of 1849 as shown by said record on page 14 & 15.
G.W. Worthington, Clerk of Probate
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Stevens, Wm – Apr 1851 – page 21
"State of Arkansas, County of Ashley
To the April Term of the Probate Court of the County of
Ashley AD 1851.
Account current of Levi B. Stroop Administrator of Wm. Stevens, deceased
"
DR
To this amount of appraisement now on file in Clerks office $245.25
Amt. of Credits $89.32
Balance due Estate $155.93
CR
By this amt sales Bill less than the appraisement bill $3.88
By this amount paid Int. White see voucher A $3.00
By amt paid G.W. Worthington B $5.24
Same C $8.02
By amt paid Y.R. Royal I $6.90
By amt A.S. Washburn D $32.02
By amt J.C. & J Boyd E $23.50
By amt B.F. Cawthorn F $4.50
By amt A.D. Peck G $1.05
By Amt Moses Thompson H $1.00
Total $89.32
The foregoing Account Current was filed in my office on the 24th day of April AD
1851 and approved on the 23rd day of July AD 1851 and I hereby certify that the
foregoing is a full true, perfect and complete copy of the original on file in
my office this the 10th day November AD 1852.
Jno B. Savage, Clerk
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Stevens, William –Apr 1852 – page 21
Levi B. Stroop Administrator de bonis non of William Stevens, deceased. In
Account Current with said decedents Estate.
CR
To this amount of appraisement on file in the Clerk’s
office being the amt as of last annual settlement $245.25
Amt of Credits $107.07
Balance due Estate $158.18
DR
By this amt of credits allowed at the annual settlement filed
at the April Term
of the Probate Court and confirmed at the July Term 1851 $89.22
By this amt. of fees paid Paul W. Emery J.P. for taking depositions
in the case of B. H. Jones vs. Levi B. Stroop admr of William
Stephens, decd see Voucher No. 1 $3.50
By this amt of fees pd. D. Puckett J.P. for taking depositions
in the case of B. H. Jones vs. Levi B. Stroop admr. of Wm.
Stevens, decd V. No. 2 $2.50
By this amt of fees pd. G.W. Worthington Clerk see Voucher No. 3 $1.75
By this amt of fees pd Jno. B. Savage Clk No. 4 $10.00
$107.07
The foregoing Account Current was filed in my office on the 21st day of April AD
1852 and confirmed on the 21st day of July 1852, and I do hereby certify that
the foregoing is a full, true, perfect and complete copy of the original on file
in my office this the 10th day of November AD 1852.
Jno B. Savage, Clerk
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Stevens, James – Apr 1855 – page 122
Voucher accompanying Acct Current of E.O. Hooker Admr of Est James Stevens Decd
filed April 24th 1855.
Voucher A
State of Arkansas County of Ashley The State of Arkansas to the Sheriff of
Ashley County Greeting. Whereas Samuel F. Main on the 20th day of October in
the year of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and fifty two at our Probate
Court recovered Against Susan Stevens Administratrux of James Stevens deceased.
The sum of forty two debt and one 17/100 dollars damages together with all cost
in his behalf expended besides his cost which costs amount to the same of twenty
eight 11/100 dollars. You are therefore commanded that of the goods
and chattels, lands and tenements of Edward O. Hooker Administrator, De bonis
non of said James Stevens deceased you cause to be made the debt and damages and
costs aforesaid, so that you have the said debt and damages and costs aforesaid
before our said Probate Court in the County of Ashley the second day of our
October Term A.D. 1854: And that you then and there certify how you have
executed this writ. In testimony whereof I George W. Worthington Clerk of the
said Court, have hereunto set my, and affixed the seal of said Court This 24th
day of August AD 1854 George W. Worthington Clerk pr B.F. Sweeny D. Clerk
"Recd on this execution 34d Oct 1854 Nine 85/100 dollars J.W.M. Kirkpatrick
Recd of E.O. Hooker as Administrator of Jas. Stevens decd my cost on the tw…
execution Jno. B. Savage
Recd Hamburg October 23rd 1854 of E.O. Hooker Admr Debonis non of James Stevens
decd sixty eight and 49/100 dollars ($4.49/100) in full satisfaction of the
within debt damages and costs are on this execution. W.M. Ducker Shff By A.W.
Files DS
The foregoing I do hereby certify to be a true copy of the original on file in
"
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"My office and the same is now duly recorded Robt. F. Holmes, Clerk,
Voucher B
The State of Arkansas, County of Ashley. To the Sheriff of Ashley Co.,
Greeting. Whereas Jas W.M. Kirkpatrick on the 27th day of January in the year
of our Lord One Thousand Eight hundred and Fifty Three at our Probate Court of
Ashley County recovered against Susan Stevens Administratrix of James Stevens
deceased the sum of twenty four 13/100 dollars debt together with all his costs
in their behalf expended besides his costs, which costs amounts to the sum of
two dollars. You are therefore commanded that of the goods and chattels, lands
and tenements of Edward O. Hooker Administrator debonis non of the Estate of
said James Stevens deceased you cause to be made the debt and costs aforesaid
that you have the said debt and cost aforesaid before our said Probate Court on
the second day of October Term AD 1854: And that you then and there certify how
you have executed this writ.
In testimony whereof I George W. Worthington Clerk of said Court, have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 24th day of August AD 1854.
George W. Worthington Clk. Per B.F. Sweeny D. Clerk
"
"Recd Hamburg October 23rd 1854 of E.O. Hooker Admr debonis non of James Stevens
decd thirty two and 22/100 dollars ($32.22/100) in full satisfaction of debt
damages and costs on this execution. W.M. Ducker Shff, by A.W. Files D.S
Recd of E.O. Hooker Admr of Jas. Stevens decd my costs in the written execution
Jno B. Savage
The foregoing I do hereby certify to be a true copy of the original on file in
My office and the same is now duly recorded Robt. F. Holmes, Clerk
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James Stevens 1851 January 9th To J.m. Boling
To Novm Visit self $12.00
Examining et pre $1.00
Gasmine Cut… $0.50
caping $1.00
Extracting tooth (Lady) $1.00
To large box Tomie Cath pills $1.00
S.M. Lloyd Pills Box $0.50
Astringent wash in pas $0.50
Due 1st January 1852 $18.50
"The State of Arkansas, County of Ashley. I J.M. Bowling do solemnly swear that
the above amount is just and true and is know due and nothing has been paid or
de…. In discharged in payment of the sum and there is no credits there on. J.M.
Bowling
Sworn to and subscribed before me an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the
County of Ashley and State of Arkansas, This the 31st day of January AD 1853
P.H. Baldy J.P. Susan X Stevens
Received of E.O. Hooker as administrator debonis non of the Estate of James
Stevens deceased in full Dr. J.M. Bowling By J.F. Snoden
The foregoing I do hereby certify to be a true copy of the original on file in
my office and the same is now duly recorded. Robt F. Homes Clerk, Pr E.O. Hundley
"
Voucher D
J. Stevens
To William Wiggley
For digging well 25 feet deep @ 50 ct per foot $12.50
For making a shed room to his house $5.00
Curbing for well two days $2.00
$19.50
Recd of the above account 10 lbs 2… Tobacco @40c $1.10
15 papers Gardn S… $1.00
$4.10
$15.40
"I William Wiggley do solemnly swear that the above account of $15.40 cts is
just and true and that nothing has been paid towards the same and that the
amount of $15.40 cts is now due and unpaid so help me God. Wm. Wiggley
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15th day of April 1853 E.A.M. Gray J.P.
The above amount is entitled to a credit of $12.50 twelve dollars and a half
instead of $4.10.
Examined and allowed seven dollars on the within amount this 29June 1852 .
Susan Stevens Administratrix of James Stevens decd. Attest W.M. Ducker
Received pay by E.O. Hooker as administrator of the Estate of James Stevens decd
June 9th 1854 M.K. Willis
The foregoing I do hereby certify to be a true copy of the original on file in
my office and the same is now duly recorded. Robt F. Holmes Clerk, Pr E.O. Hundley
"
Voucher E
320 Acres Land Valued at $1,960.00
1 Negro Man $700.00
2 Horses $120.00
4 Cattles $40.00
$1,820.00
$455.00
$455.00
$910
Recd of Edward O. Hooker Admr debonis non of the Estate of James Stevens decd
nine dollars and ten cents in full for State & County Taxes for the year 1853
W.M. Ducker Shff by A.W. Files D.S.
Voucher F Hamburg Arkansas 1850 Mr. James Stephens
To S.M. & G.E. Hays
24-Aug To 26 yds prints @ 20c $5.20
To 9 yds Candet luster $4p $4.50
To silk thread $0.10
To 1 doz pools Thomas 10c $1.20
To 6 yds fine cotton ad $4.50
To 1 hank flax 2 p $0.25
To 10 yds Bed ticking 20 p $3.00
6 yds fine linsey 4 p $3.00
1 pr scissors 4p $0.50
39 yds 4/4 domestic 14p $0.40
2 yds brown cambrie 20p $0.20
2 papers pins 10c $0.20
20 yds sea Island domestic 18p $3.60
1 ½ yds Irish Linnen 10p $1.87
3 doz buttons 8/3 $0.25
5-Sep pr Norris ½ yd Irish Linen 10p $0.63
10 yds Plaid linnus 4p $5.00
Oct 3rd 1 pocket Comb 2p $0.25
1 razor strop 12p $1.50
1 cake shaving soap $0.10
4-Oct 1 pr russetts 10p $1.25
1 doz ladies shoes 10p $1.25
6 yds prints @20c $1.20
1 collins ax $1.75
1 pr bed blankets $6.00
1893 Oct 22 1 pocket book 4p $0.50
24-Oct 9 yds domestic 14 c $1.26
6 yds drilling 16c $0.98
1 pr boys shoes $1.25
1 silk hankf. 12p $1.50
1 pr mens shoes 11 p $1.38
26-Oct Your order to E. Mathews $10.87
6 yds white flannel 4p $3.00
11-Nov 4 yds red flannel 4p $2.00
11-Nov 1 pr hoguns 11p $1.38
13-Nov 2 pr children’s shoes 7p $1.75
1851 pr Gillian 1 pr Broguns $1.50
$80.33
CR
Apr 23rd 1850
Oct 22nd By 30 lbs pork @ 4/$1.20
1 pr venison hams $.25
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1851 March By cash for which I gave a recpt $40.00
By order on Young $2.50
$43.95 $43.95
$36.38
"State of Arkansas, County of Ashley. I Andrew J. Hays do solemnly swear that
nothing has been paid or delivered toward the satisfaction of the above demand
except what is thereon and that the sum of thirty six 38/100 Dollars above
demanded is justly due. A.J. Hays
Sworn to before me an acting Justice of the Peace within the County and State
aforesaid This 29th of march 1852. (signed S.F. Mains J.P.)
The within account & affidavit & is a true copy of the original. Recorded of
E.O. Hooker administrator debonis non of the Estate of Jas. Stevens Decd.
payment in full of the within account this 15th of Jany 1855 A.J. Hays
The foregoing I do hereby certify to be a true copy of the original on file in
my office and the same is now duly recorded. Robt F. Holmes Clerk, Pr E.O. Hundley
"
"Voucher H Samuel F. Mains Vs. Susan Stevens Admr of James Stevens decd.
The State of Arkansas In the Probate Court October Term A.D. 1852.
B.D. Christmas being first duly sworn deposeth and suith, on oath, that he was
summoned as a witness, on behalf of the plff. In this case, to attend at the
October Term AD 1852 of this Court, and did attend as such witness two days, at
said term all in consequence of said summons $2 sworn to and subscribed B.D.
Christmas This 20th day of October 1852 Jno B. Savage Clerk
The foregoing I do hereby certify to be a true copy of the original on file in
my office and the same is now duly recorded. Robt F. Holmes Clerk, Pr E.O. Hundley
"
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"Vouch I Ashley County, Ark Mr. E.O. Hooker as Admr.
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To four dollars and forty cents as County Tax and four dollars and Forty cents
as State tax being the full amount of his County and State tax for the year 1854.
Received payment. W.M. Dunker Shff By A.W. Files D.S.
The foregoing I do hereby certify to be a true copy of the original on file in
my office and the same is now duly recorded. Robt F. Holmes Clerk, Pr E.O. Hundley
"
Voucher J Marie Subine March 13, 1855 Mr. R.F. Holmes will please deliver to
E.O. Hooker Esqr. On account in favor of J & T. acts Which amount was property
and said Hooker has paid the same J.D. Christian
The amount I believe was $27.10
Int $2.50
Total $29.60
The foregoing I do hereby certify to be a true copy of the original on file in
my office and the same is now duly recorded. Robt F. Holmes Clerk, Pr E.O. Hundley
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Stevens, James – Apr 1857 – page 339
The Account Current of E.O. Hooker for annual settlement as administrator de
bonis non of the Estate of James Stevens decd. January Term AD 1857
This accountant here charges himself with the balance of assets
in his hands as pr account rendered at April Term 1855 and
confirmed October term 1856 say $986.15
And this accountant claims credits as pr vouchers herewith now filed:
To Erwin & Young F. fee Voucher 1 $25.35
To A.K. Erwin F. Fee Voucher 2 $14.94
$39.29
To A.K. Erwin acct. Voucher 3 $104.80
$144.09
"Examined & confirmed in open Court April 27th 1857 M.M. Fleming Judge
The foregoing account current was filed in my office on the 27th January AD 1857
and the same is now duly recorded. Attest Robt. F. Holmes Clk, By E.O. Hundley
D.C.
"
"Voucher No. 1
State of Arkansas, County of Ashley. The State of Arkansas to the Sheriff of
Ashley County Greeting. Whereas an order was passed by the Court of Probate in
and for the said County of Ashley on the 1st day of May AD 1856 requiring Edward
O. Hooker administrator de bonis non of the Estate of Jas Stevens deceased to
pay all claims of the fourth class legally exhibited to him against said Estate,
and whereas it appears to the satisfaction of the Clerk of said Court of Probate
by the affidavit of James Norris and A.k. Erwin surviving partner of the late
firm of Erwin & Young that d.. presentment was on the 28th day of May 1857 made
of a certain claim in favor of the said firm of Erwin & Young against said
Estate for the sum of twenty dollars
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to said E.O. Hooker as administrator as aforesaid (which said claim was
heretofore to… on the 15th day of January AD 1853 duly presented according to
law and allowed by Susan Stevens former administrator of said Estate and
afterwards to wit on the 26th day of April 1853 by said Probate Court allowed
and classed in the 4th class) for payment and that said E.O. Hooker failed to
pay said claim upon said presentment.
You are therefore hereby commanded that of the goods & chattels lands &
tenements of said E.O. Hooker you cause to be made the sais sum of twenty
dollars together interest thereon at the rate of six pr ct pr annum from the
date of said allowance by said Susan Stevens as admr. as aforesaid as w… the
further sum of two dollars the costs accruing in said cause so that you have the
same before our said Probate Court on the second day of the next July term
thereof AD 1856 and do you also then and there certify how you have executed
this writ.
In testimony whereof I Robt F. Holmes Clerk of said Court of Probate have
hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court this 4th day of June AD
1856
Robt F. Holmes Clk. Satisfied in full October 27th 1856
James Norris Shff
"
"Voucher No. 2
State of Arkansas, County of Ashley, The State of Arkansas to the Sheriff of
Ashley County Greeting. Whereas A.K. Erwin to wit on the 15th day of January AD
1853 presented his claim against the Estate of James Stevens deceased in due
form of law to Susan Stevens as administratrix of said Estate for the
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sum of ten dollars for allowance and which claim was by said administratrix
allowed on said day, and whereas said claim was on the 7th day of March AD 1853
filed in the office of the Clerk of Probate Court in the county of Ashley
aforesaid and afterwards to wit on the 26th day of April 1853 was by said Court
of Probate allowed and classed in the fourth class. And whereas the said Susan
Stevens having afterwards ceased to act as such admr, letters of administration
de bonis non, were by said Court of Probate granted in due form of law to E.O.
Hooker who continued to act as such administrator, and whereas an order was
passed by said Court of Probate on the first day of May AD 1856 requiring said
administrator to pay all claims against said Estate of the fourth class legally
exhibited to him, and whereas it appears to the satisfaction of the Clerk of
said Court of Probate by the affidavit of James Norris and aid A.K. Erwin filed
in said Clerks office that due presentment has been made of said claim to said
E.O. Hooker as administrator as aforesaid for payment to wit on the 28th day of
May AD 1856, and that said administrator failed to pay the same upon such
presentment.
You are therefore commanded to make the said sum of ten dollars together with
lawful interest thereon from the date of allowance of said claim by said Susan
Stevens as administratrix as aforesaid also the further sum of two dollars costs
accruing in said cause, out of the goods & chattels, … & tenements of the said
E.O. Hooker so that you have the same before our said Probate Court on the 2nd
day of the next July term thereof AD 1856 and do you then and there certify for
you? Have executed this writ.
In Testimony whereof I Robt. F. Holmes Clerk of said Court have herewith set my
hand and affixed the seal of my
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[seal] this 4th day of June AD 1856 Robt
F. Holmes Clerk
Satisfied in full Oct 27th 1856 James Norris Shff
"Voucher No. 3
State of Arkansas, County of Ashley, I E.O. Hooker, do solemnly swear that I
have paid an account in favor of A.K. Erwin against me as administrator of the
Estate of James Stevens deceased for fees in defending suits against the Estate
of said Stevens, and that I employed said Erwin as attorney in accordance with
an order of this Court that said account and the interest thereon amounted one
hundred and four dollars and eighty cents, and that said account has been lost
or mislaid so that I cannot produce it as a voucher in this settlement. E.O.
Hooker Sworn to and subscribed before me this 27th April 1857 in Open Court R.F.
Holmes Clk, By E.O. Hundley D.C.
The within account of one hundred & four & 30/100 dollars is allowed as a
voucher in the settlement of said Estate. M.M. Fleming Judge
The foregoing voucher were filed in my office on the 27th January 1857 and the
same are now duly recorded. Attest Robt. F. Holmes Clk By E.O. Hundley D.C.
"
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Stevens, William -- page 31
Dr. Levi B. Stroope Administrator debonis non of William Stevens deceased in
Account Current with said deceased Estate.
To this amount as balance on last year’s annual settlement. $245.25
CR
By this amount per Voucher A $15.00
By this amount per Voucher B $0.75
By this amount per Voucher C $1.00
This amount of credit allowed on annual settlement
filed as the April Term of Probate Court 1852
and confirmed at July term 1853 by this amount $107.09
per Voucher D $4.00
per Voucher E $5.00
per Voucher F $1.50
per Voucher G $0.30
per Voucher H $2.00
per Voucher I $3.90
per Voucher J $4.00
per Voucher K $4.50
per Voucher L $1.50
per Voucher M $1.00
per Voucher N $1.00
per Voucher P $33.60 124.75
Paid James Stevens $38.00
$15.84
The foregoing Account Current was filed for …. The 26 … 1853 and Confirmed the
25th Jul AD 1853 and I do hereby certify that the foregoing as a true copy of
the original on files in my office.
Attest Jno B. Savage clk
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Stewart, William – Jan 1851 – page 14
"State of Arkansas, County of Ashley
To the January Term of the Probate Court of Ashley Co. AD 1851.
Account current of John Stewart Administrator of the Estate of William Stewart,
Decd.
Amount of the Appraised value of Slaves.
"
1 boy Perry 24 years of age $400.00
1 boy Stephen 18 years of age $700.00
1 woman Mary & child rector appraised $600.00
1 girl Eliza 17 years old $600.00
1 girl Angeline 14 years old $575.00
1 boy Henry ten years old $300.00
1 boy George 8 years old $300.00
1 girl Mary Jane 5 years old $225.00
1 woman Patsy 32 years old $600.00
1 girl Delilia 14 Years old $575.00
1 girl Momma 8 years old $300.00
1 boy Alfred 5 years old $225.00 $5,900.00
Appraised value of personal property
1 sorrel horse, saddle, bridle $75.00
1 wagon $20.00
2 beds & bedding $22.00
1 Boe knife $2.00
1 set shaving utensils $2.00
1 hair brush $.50, 1 lot books $.50 $1.00
1 note on H.C. Roberts for $57.31
1 wagon bought by Gary S. Allen $37.00
1 bed & bedding bought by S.F. Mains $17.50
1 bed & bedding bought by Samuel Sparks $20.80
1 Boe knife bought by Philip Denson $4.35
1 lot shaving utensils bought by Stephen Cooper $2.00
1 lot of Books bought by M.K. Willis $1.00
1 sorrel horse, bridle and saddle bought by Wm. Ross $86.00
Amount of the hire of the Slaves from the 18th of February AD 1850 to 18th
February AD 1851
1 boy Stephen hired by William M. Ducker $134.00
1 boy Pirvil hired by Hiram Bryant $101.00
1 woman Patsy& 2 children hired by E.A.M. Gray $100.00
1 girl Delila hired by Henry Trammell $88.00
1 girl Eliza hired by H.C. Roberts $113.00
1 girl Pinnam hired by M.A. Willis $70.00
1 woman Mary and 5 children H.C. Roberts $60.00
In as much as there was no Court held in January 1851. I here address the
amount that I hired the negroes for on the 21st of February AD 1851 until the
first day of June AD 1851.
1 boy Stephen hired by Samuel Wallace $141.00
1 boy Penel hired by M.C. Trammell $150.00
1 woman Patsy & child hire by Henry Godfrey $96.00
1 girl Eliza hired by G.W. Worthington $133.00
1 girl Pennin hired by Clemant S. Allen $150.00
1 girl Delila hired by Henry Godfrey $151.00
1 boy Henry hired by K. Saunders $30.00
1 boy King hired by Daniel Beasly $35.00 $7,732.06
The Estate of William T. Stuart deceased to John Stuart administrator of said
deceased.
Dr. Simons paid out R.F. Wither Receipt voucher A $2.00
Tax receipt for 1851 voucher B $17.21
Joseph Adams Receipt voucher C $4.00
H. Godfrey’s receipt voucher D $10.00
E. Kirkpatrick receipt voucher E $1.37
J. Stewart account receipt voucher F $19.73
Tax Receipt for 1850 voucher G $7.44
John Wallace note receipt voucher H $40.00
Interest up to 27 July 1851 voucher I $5.00
Henry Trammell’s Note receipt voucher I $47.00
Interest up to 27th of February 1851 voucher I $4.00
Mary Roberts note receipt voucher J $150.00
Interest up to 1st of July 1850 voucher J $30.00
Savages receipt voucher M $13.00
Josiah Stevens receipt voucher N $3.00
William Ross note debt voucher O $47.58
Mary Roberts receipt voucher P $106.50
Lucinda Patneson note voucher Q debt $50.00
Interest up to settlement $13.75 $63.75
H.C. Roberts receipt voucher R $52.50
Lucinda Patreson receipt voucher S $16.50
W.H. Pullam note for $140 Interest $38.50 $178.50
G.W. Worthington account voucher U $10.00
Amount of Clerks fee voucher V $3.37 $765.95
Amount of assets in the hands of administrator $7,732.06
Amt. of credits allowed admr. deducted $765.95
This amount in the hands of admr. $6,066.11
The foregoing Account Current was filed in my office the 22 April AD 1851 and
confirmed the 21st October AD 1851. And I do hereby certify that the foregoing
contains a full true and complete copy of the original on file in my office this
14th day of August AD 1852.
John B. Savage, clk
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Stewart, William T. – Apr 1852 – page 22
State of Arkansas, County of Ashley
To the April term of the Probate Court of Ashley County for the year AD 1852.
Account Current of John Stuart administrator of William T. Stuart, deceased
annual Settlement amt of hire of slaves as follows (viz)
For the year 1852 DR
Names of Salves To whom hired Amt
Stephen To Samuel Wallace $147.00
Patsy & child To Mark Flemming $143.00
Eliza To G.W. Worthington $130.00
Perman To Napolian Estell $137.00
Delila To Samuel F. Mains $85.00
Henry To Samuel Wallace $37.00
King To Edward H. More $41.00
Mary & children To Jno B. Savage $41.00
Perril To John Stewart $60.00
Margaret To John Stewart for 1851 $20.00
Margaret To Richard & Lorenzo Sanders for 1851 $20.00
Manerva To John Stewart for 1851 $10.00
Amt. that I hired the negroes for 1 month when I first
got them total $49.00
Amount $920.00
Credit $243.35
S … indebted to Estate $676.65
Additional Cr for commissions $359.00
Error in favor of Admr in the above calculation of 1$
The Estate of William Stewart decd to John Stewart DR
To Phillip Dertons receipt V. P $26.80
R.F. Withers V. Q $2.50
Irving & Youngs V. R $30.00
Savages clerk fees V. S $6.32
Jas. Grubs clerk fees V. T $55.00
F.A. Boyds note $75.95
Interest on same at 6 per cent $15.58 $91.53
E.V. Shecklefords account V. V $4.00
J.W.M. Kirkpatrick V. W $11.95
Tax Receipt V. X $6.75
S.F. Mains acct. V. Y $6.00
Ducker’s receipt $2.00 $243.35
The foregoing Account Current was filed in my office on the 31st day of April AD
1852 and confirmed on the 21st day of July AD 1852. And I do hereby certify
that the foregoing is a full, true, perfect and complete copy of the original on
file in my office this the 10th day of November AD 1852.
Jno B. Savage Clerk
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Stewart, William T. – Jan 1853 – page 24
John Stewart Administrator of William T. Stewart deceased in account of final
settlement with said decedents Estate at the January Term of the Probate Court
AD 1853 of the County of Ashley in the State of Arkansas.
DR
To Amt of appraised values
To amt of slaves $5,000.00
To Amt of Personal property $179.31
To sale bill Feby 16th 1850 $167.75
Hire of Slaves for 1850 $663.00
Hire of Slaves for 1851 $944.00
Hire of Slaves for 1852 $762.00
Difference of appraised value of property & sales bill
of same including H.C. Roberts note of $57.31 $45.75
Hire of Negroes one month 1850 $49.00 $5,710.81
Hire of Perril for the year 1852 $60.00 $5,770.81
Amount of Credits $1,830.83 $6,939.98
CR
Paid Will Ducker Z $2.00
Paid Young & Erwin 1 $3.82
Paid R. Holston 2 $33.60
Paid Jno Crawford 3 $17.47
Paid Saml R. Wallace 4 $19.33
Paid hire of Perril in 1851 5 $90.00
Paid Tax receipt 6 $6.75
Paid Clerks fees 7 $13.39
Paid Henry Trammill 8 $5.00
Commission for trouble and of administration on $1,000 $100.00
Commission on $49.00 $245.00
Commission on $2770.84 at 3 p. ct. $83.12
Commission on $100 at 5 p. ct. $5.00 $1,830.35
By Amt of appraised value of Personal property $179.31
Paid R.F. Wither Voucher A $8.00
Paid Tax Receipt for 1849 Voucher B $17.21
Paid Joseph Adams Voucher C $2.00
Paid H. Godfrey Voucher D $10.00
Paid E. Kirkpatrick Voucher E $1.37
Paid J. Stewart account Voucher F $19.73
Paid Tax receipt for 1850 G $7.64
Paid John Wallace Voucher H $40.00
Paid Interest on the same I $5.00
Paid Henry Trammill J $49.00
Paid Interest on same K $6.08
Paid Mary Roberts J $150.06
Paid Interest on same J $30.00
Paid Savage receipts K $3.00
Paid S.F. Mains Voucher L $3.00
Paid John P. Fishers Voucher M $15.00
Paid Josiah Stevens Voucher N $2.00
Paid Wm. Rose debt & int. O $42.50
Paid Mary Roberts Voucher P $46.50
Paid Lucinda Patterson debt, Int Q $63.75
Paid H.C. Roberts R $62.50
Paid Lucinda Patterson S $16.50
Paid W.H. Pulliam debt & Int T $178.50
Paid G.W. Worthington Voucher U $10.00
Paid Clerk fees Voucher V $3.37
Paid Phillip Darton Voucher P $26.80
Paid R.F. Withers Voucher Q $2.50
Paid Erwin & Young Voucher R $30.00
Paid Savage Clerk fees Voucher S $6.82
Paid J.S. Grubbs Voucher T $55.00
Paid F.A. Boyd Voucher U $75.98
Paid Interest on same 6 per ct. Voucher U $15.58
Paid E.W. Shackleford V $4.00
Paid J.W.M. Kirkpatrick W $11.98
The foregoing Account Current was filed 18th October 1852 and confirmed on the
24th day of Jany 1853. And I do hereby certify that the foregoing is a full,
perfect and complete copy of the original on file in my office this the 15th day
of March AD 1853.
Jno B. Savage Clerk
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Stewart, William – Apr 1853 – page 27
Account of Sales of the Real and Personal property belonging to the Estate of
William T. Stewart deceased, sale on the 4th day of April AD 1853 by John
Stewart commissioner.
Purchasers Property Value
John P. Fisher Stephen $1,175.00
John Summer King, Mary & two children $2,270.00
John Wallace Henry $500.00
Philip Duty Eliza $1,050.00
Willis Varnon Penine $1,222.00
Josiah Patterson Margarett $951.00
M.H. Dean Dump $605.00
$7,773.00
Cyrus Hathaway Land, to wit, the [blank
line] containing 371 acres $1,000.00
"State of Arkansas, County of Ashley. I Edward H. Moore do solemnly swear that
I was the Clerk at the above named sales that the account of sales made by John
Stewart commissioner to sell the property of William T. Stewart deceased,
remaining undisposed of on the 4th day of April AD 1853 is just and true so help
me God. E.H. Moore
Sworn to & subscribed before me this the 21st April AD 1853. Jno B. Savage Clk
The Foregoing account of Sales was filed the 21st April 1853 and confirmed in
the 25th same month and I do hereby certify the same to be, a true, perfect and
complete copy of the original on file in my office the 13th May AD 1853. Jno B.
Savage, Clerk
"
To John Stewart Commissioner of William T. Stewart deceased in account with said
decedents Estate.
To Amt of sale for negro man Stephen to John & Fisher note due 1
January 1854 $1,175.00
To amount of sale King , Mary & two children to John Summer note
due 1 January 1854 $2,270.00
To amount of sale Henry to John Wallace note due February 1854 $500.00
To amount of sale Eliza to Philip Duty note due February 1854 $1,050.00
To amount of sale Penine tp Willis Varnon note of M.H. Dean due the
1st January 1854 $1,222.00
To amount of sale Margarett to Josiah Patterson $957.00
To amount of sale Dump to M.H. Dean note due 1st January 1854 $605.00
$7,773.00
CR
By this amount of notes returned unto Court $5,772.00
By this amount for Slaves purchased by heirs, Philip Duty &
Josiah Patterson $2,001.00
By commission on one thousand dollars at 10 per cent $100.00
By commission on five thousand dollars at 5 per cent $25.00
By commission on one thousand seven hundred & seventy three
dollars 3 p.ct. $53.19
$8,176.19
$7,773.00
Balance due commissioned $403.19
"The foregoing commissioner’s report was filed and confirmed on the 25th of
April AD 1853. And I do hereby certify the same to be a true, correct and
perfect copy of the original on file in my office this 12th May AD 1853. Jno B.
Savage Clk
DR John Stewart commissioner of William T. Stewart deceased in account with said
decedents Estate.
To amount of sales lands, to wit: containing (371) Three hundred and seventy one
Amount to Cyrus Hathaway notes s…. $...
"
CR By this amount of notes returned into Court $1,058.00
By commission on one thousand dollars at 10 per cent $100.00
$1,158.00
$...
Balance from commissioner $...
"The foregoing account of sales of land was filed and confirmed on the 25th day
of April AD 1852 and I do hereby certify the foregoing to be a true, perfect and
complete copy of the original on file in my office this 12th of May 1853. Jno
B. Savage, Clark
Distribution of part of the Estate of William T. Stewart among the heirs.
No. 1 Distributive share of each $415.55 3/9
No. 1 Boy Perrill $500 due over plus $84.45. No. 2 Woman Patsey $700 due over
plus $284.45 No. 3 girl Delila $700 over plus $284.05 . No. 4 boy Alfred $400
remains $15.55. No. 5 girl Minerva $400.00 remains $15.55. Lot 1 owes No. 4 &
5 $15.55 each and Lot No. 6, 7, 8 & 9 $284.45. And the amt in admr handy
$1,039.98 is to be equally divided between Lots No. 6,7, 8 & 9 together with
over plus from each as shown above. Land cannot be divided and beg leave to
submit the above report.
Thos B. Savage
J.F. Mains
James S.W. Ailes
Commissioners
The foregoing report of distribution was filed and confirmed on the 25 day of
April AD 1852. And I do hereby certify the foregoing to be a term, perfect and
complete copy of the original on file in my office this the 12th May 1853.
Jno B. Savage, Clerk
"
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Stewart, William T. – July 1856 – Page 38
"A… of John Stewart act of the Estate of Wm. Stewart one hundred dollars being
the full amount due Lusia Walker as one of the heirs at law of said Wm. Stewart
decd. May 18 1856 James H. Walker
Received of John Stewart admr of the Estate of Wm. Stewart one hundred dollars
being the full amount due Lucy Cannon as one of the heirs at law of said Wm.
Stewart decd. May 13, 1856. John S. Cannon
Received of John Stewart commissioner of the Estate of William T. Stewart, decd.
Nine hundred dollars at the full … of James Clark decd. of said Estate of W.F.
Stewart. Given under my hand this 1st day of July 1856.
Henry H. Gaines
Atty of the heirs of James Clark decd.
Ashley County, Ark.
"
"Fountain Hill, Ashley Co., Ark. Received of John Stewart commissioner of the
Estate of William Stewart, decd. One hundred dollars it being my post in full
of said Estate. This 3rd day of same 1856
G.W. Stewart
Fountain Hill, Ashley Co., Ark. Received of John Stewart commissioner of the
Estate of William Stewart, decd. One hundred dollars it being my post or
interest in full of said Estate. This 2nd day of same 1856 G.W. Stewart
Guardian for the heirs of W.D. ….
Recd April 16/56 of John Stewart admr. of the Est. of Wm. T. Stewart deceased a
one hundred dollars in full payment for my interest in a claim lost Or per all
of land lying & being on the Bayou Bartholomew it h… been sold as the property
of Wm. T. Stewart, deceased by said John Steward admr of said Est. J.W. Stewart.
"
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Stroop, Levi B. – Jul 1856 – page 82
Account current of Sawse F. Stroop as former administrator of the Estate of
Levi B. Stroop deceased filed at the July term of the Probate Court of Ashley
County State of Arkansas AD 1856.
DR
To amt of personal property of said Estate as per inventory and
appraisement filed March 8th 1855 $102.00 ½
To amt of notes and act…s per inventory filed on same day $3,123.68
$3225.68 ½
CR
By amount of deficit of property as per sales bill compared with
appraisement list filed March 8th 1855 $34.69
By amt of notes and acts as charged above which are herewith
tendered to the court $3,123.68
By amt of cash the proceeds of the sales of personal property
of said Estate made 15th may 1855 which amount is herewith tendered
to the Court $39.46 ½
By amt of commissions on $3225.68 ½ $3217.83 ½
By commissions on $102.00 ½ $10.20
$3228.03 ½
Examined and ordered to be filed & continued to the October term of Probate
Court July 18th 1856
H. Bryant Judge of Probate
Examined corrected and confirmed October 27th 1856 M.M. Fleming Judge
The foregoing account current was filed in my office on 28th day of July 1856
and the same is now duly recorded.
Robt F. Holmes Clerk per E.O. Handley D.C.
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