Salsbury, J.S. – Apr 1866 – page 177
In the Ashley Probate Court To the Jany Term AD 1866.
Wm H. Salsbury as Ex J.S. Salsbury, decd reports that since he has so been Ex he has had the following transaction and has been chargeable as follows viz:
To amt of appraisement of said decd filed 17 Feby 65 $15153.90
To 1380 Lint cotton sold @ 37 ˝ cts $514.05
To Rent of plantation for the current year due 1st Jan 67 note $505.00
To Certif Exchange $716.66
To Confed money on hand @ decd death $25.00
money E… $3.80
To Dif between April …. Bushels corn Confed money $345.00
To 2 notes against … for $100.00
To … per $200.00
$17563.41
$17605.94
$42.53
Credits
And he claims …. as filed …
Negroes freed … $12800.00
Mule stolen by … $70
Blind mare … $25
Filly Credited d…. $ 80 $145.00
$1294.50
By 225 bushels … $225.00
By 300 # … $30.00
By 4 Bushels… $2.00
By Dif App… $403.80
$13605.80
By Confed m…at 5$ per bushel Voucher 1$375.00
Cert Exchange Voucher 2$716.60
By Confed … Voucher 3$25.00
By paid ...Voucher 4$162.60
By paid John F…Voucher 5$72.30
By paid A.F. …Voucher 6$78.80
By paid J.R. Salsbury Voucher 7$ $128.80
By paid J.M. F…ton Voucher 8$20.40
By paid J.H. Salsbury Voucher 9$110.00
By paid J.H. Johnston Voucher 10$20.00
By paid J.H. P…ddy Voucher 11$170.00
By paid M.C. Johnston Voucher 12$175.62
By paid J.H. Peddy Voucher 13$19.00
By paid P.A. Turner Voucher 14$35.00
By paid Godwin & Mullins Voucher 15$41.00
By paid P.A. Turner Voucher 16$165.00
By paid P.A. Turner Voucher 17$110.00
By paid A.W. Files Voucher 18$7.65
By paid B. Tiner Voucher 19$18.00
By paid A. Salsbury $2632.84 Voucher 20$239.00
By money … to Scott $107.82
$17374.30
Commissions at 10 per ct 1000 $100.00
Commissions at 5 pr ct 1632.84 $81.64
By Error in Co… to J. Fran… $50.00
$17605.94
Filed 16 April 1866, A.W. Files, Clk

Salsbury, J.S. – Apr 1867 – page 214
Est J.S. Salsbury a/c ct
In the Ashley Probate Court. To the April Term AD 1867. To the Honl the W.S. Lawson Judge & c.
Wm S. Salsbury as ex J.S. Salsbury, decd reports that since his last annual settlement he has had the following transactions and is chargeable as follows viz:
To note vs I. Franton for rent for the year 1866 $505.00
To note v W.H. Scott for $880.00
To note for in species money amt chg in last settlement $306.62
Jany 2nd/66 Cash re J. Burrows from La $165.60
$1857.22
Amt of note for rent of Plantation for the year 1867 due 1st Jany 1868
And he claims credits as follows viz:
By amt pd A.W. Files 1 $2.50
By amt pd Gresham 2 $2.25
By amt pd In Rev C. 3 $3.70
By amt pd Burrows 4 $10.00
By amt pd Coon 5 $14.00
By amt pd Direct Tax 6 $5.86
By amt pd Morrison 7 $66.66
By amt pd In Rev C 8 $20.23
By amt pd B. Tiner 9 $25.18
By amt pd Files 10 $20.35
By Coms on $170.73 at 3 % $5.12
By amt due me last settlement $42.53
By I. Franton’s note on hand $505.00
By W & H Scott’s note on hand $1186.62
$1910.00
By note on hand for rent for the year 1867 $52.78
$1857.22
$161.40
Which leaves a balance of $52.78/100 Dollars due this Exc all of which is respectfully submitted. Johnston & Hawkins Attys
Filed 19 April 1867, A.W. Files, Clk
Salsbury, John S. – Jul 1869 – page 267
W.M. Salsbury Ex of John S. Salsbury, decd. In the Ashley Probate Court. To the July Term AD 1869 To the Hon W.Y. Duckworth Judge, & c.
Wm. M. Salsbury as ex. of John S. Salsbury, decd begs leave to report that since his last annual settlement he has become chargeable as follows to wit:
To rent of Plantation for 1867 $675.00
To rent of store house in Hamburg $180.00
To rent of Plantation 1868 $150.75
To rent of Store House 1868 $120.00
To Cash on Reese claim $400.00
To cash recd on lands sold in Louisiana $372.80
$1898.55
And he claims credits viz:
By amount due me on settlement 1867 $52.78
Voucher 1 By amt paid State & Co. Tax $46.00
By amount paid R… $25.00
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Amt. Brot forward		 $123.78
By Amt Pd on Lot in Hamburg (Corp…) $4.00
By Amt Pd John Fronton $50.00
By Amt Pd J.M. Salsbury $50.00
By Amt Pd J.H. Peddy $50.00
By Amt pd J.H. Peddy for Lot.. $50.00
By Amt Pd G. Coon $36.00
By Amt Pd Almeda Salsbury $50.00
Voucher 1 By Amt Pd M.H. Salsbury $50.00
By Amt Pd Frances Salsbury $20.00
By Amt Pd Malinda Salsbury $20.00
By Amt Pd Alice Salsbury$20.00
By Amt Pd J.H. Peddy $20.00
By Amt Pd John Franton $10.00
By Amt Pd J.A. Salsbury for minors Francis & Alice board & c$90.00
By Amt Pd Malinda for board & c $40.00
By Amt Pd digging well on Plantation $20.00
By Amt Pd Gresham for Ad. & c $10.00
Voucher 1 By Amt Pd Costs case M.H. Dean $10.00
Voucher 2 By Amt Pd J.H. Salsbury $156.80
Voucher 3 By Amt Pd Laura & J. Franton $120.00
Voucher 4 By Amt Pd Euphemia S. Peddy $96.00
Voucher 5 By Amt Pd C.H. Monson $186.93
Voucher 6 By Amt Pd John Franton $40.00
Voucher 7 By Amt Pd J.H. Salsbury $80.00
Voucher 8 By Amt Pd Johnston and Hawkins $40.00
Voucher 9 By Amt Pd Ward and McCombs $89.60
Voucher 10 By Amt Pd W.H. McCombs $29.50
By Amt Pd State and Co. Tax 1868 $52.43
By my commissions on $1615.04 @ 5% $48.45
$1663.49
$235.06
Which leaves a balance of two hundred & thirty five dollars & 06/100 due the Estate all of which is respectfully submitted.
W.H. Salsbury, Ex.
By Johnston and Hawkins attys.
I J.J. Curry Clerk of Ashley County do certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original on file in my office.
Attest J.J. Curry ,Clk.
Salsbury, W.H. – Jan 1870 – page 289
W.H. Salsbury as Admr of John S. Salsbury, decd In the Ashly Probate Court to the January Term AD 1870 To the Honl W.Y. Duckworth Judge & c.
W.H. Salsbury as Admr of John S. Salsbury, decd begs leave to report that since his last annual settlement filed to the July Term of the Court in the year 1869 he has become chargeable as follows viz:
To Amt due the Est on Last Settlement $205.00
To amt recd from Sollerbora & Clark $337.50
To Amt recd from W.F. McCombs $150.00
To amt recd on Scott Claim $602.15
By amt recd by heirs with which I am chargeable credits & have not paid charged $569.00
$1893.11
And he claims credits as follows:
By Coms on $514.00 for cotton sold and note claimed & allowed heretofore @3% $15.42
V1 Attorneys fees & Scott case $60.00
By Coms on $602.05 Scott claim @3% $18.06
V2 Amt Paid Sheriff $14.84
V3 To Amt paid Collector & La $4.69
V4 By amt paid McCombs $10.50
V5 By amt Pd Clerk $22.45
V6 By amt paid Sheriff 1869 $102.35
By Amt coms on $481 @3% $14.61
V7 By Amt Coms Cost for this settlement $5.10
V8 By Amt Heirs Recpt to Balance
And this admr having fully Admr administered the said Estate as is evidenced by the receipt of claimants. Count officers and heirs to the … herewith and heretofore filed begs him to make this his final settlement of said Est and prays that an order may be made discharging himself and his securities from all further liabilities.
W.H. Salsbury By Johnston & Hawkins attys
Filed Dec 15th 1869 and confirmed April Term 1870.
A true copy from the original on file in my office. Attest J.J. Curry, Clk
Sanders, Lydia – Apr 1887 – page 450
L.B. Sanders Guardian Settlement, Lydia Sanders
He charges to himself as follows:
The land was mortgaged by R. Sanders in his life time to W.F. McCombs and McCombs rented the land at $230.00 a year to pay R. Sanders indebtedness to him. And the debt was paid by the rents prevision to 1886 and a part of the rent of 1886. And the balance of the rent of 1886 which came to my hands was $110.13.
To amt rents 1886 which came to my hands $110.13
Creds
By Board 2 years & 6 months to Jany 1/87 at 5$ per month 		$150.00
By coms on $110.00 $11.00
Vo No 2 By cash paid for dressing $33.58
Vo No 3 By cash paid for Taxes for 1886 $12.60
Vo No 4 By printers fee (Proof Pub) $1.25
By coms on $78.43 more at 10% $7.84
$216.27
Bal down due Guardian $106.14
$216.27
By bal down due guardian $106.14
Filed Jan 19/87 Approved April 20th 1887 Duly Recorded April 23rd 1887
Z.P. Stell Clk
Sanders, Lidia – Oct 1888 – page 465
L.B. Sanders, Guard Settlement, Lidia Sanders
1888 DR Lidia Sanders minor in a/c with L.B. Sanders
To Balance due Guardian at last settlement Jany 1/87$106.14
To 12 months Board $4 per month $48.00
V1 To Dry Goods Furnished as per bill hereto attached 1887$23.45
V2 To amt paid E.J. Christian on Bill $20.00
To Cash paid for covering house Getting sills making, hauling and putting on 3000 boards$25.00
V3 Taxes for 1889 $13.50
$241.09
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By rent of land for 1887 $127.00		$127.00
$114.09
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To coms on $134.95 10% 		$13.49
To printers fees $1.25
$128.83
I L.B. Sanders Solemnly swear that the above account is true and correct according to the best of my knowledge and belief. L.B. Sanders
Sworn to before me this 15 day of Oct 1888 Filed April 23/88, Z.P. Stell, Clk
Recorded Oct 22, 1888, Z.P. Stell, Clk
Sanders, Lidia – Jul 1889 – page 472
L.B. Sanders, Guard. Settlement Lidia Sanders
To Bal due Guar. Last settlement$128.83
By 12 months board of Ward at $4 $48.00
By Voucher No 1 Paul Linsey Norman $6.00
By Voucher No 2 Repairing farm & c $96.50
By Voucher No 3 Mrse for dressing & c $26.07
By Voucher No 4 Tax for 1888 $13.50
By Voucher No 5 J.E. Kirkpatrick $4.50
By Voucher No 6 J.E. Kirkpatrick $6.00
By Voucher No 7 Printer fee $1.25
By Commission $20.00
$350.65
By Rent 39 acres land $4.50 per @ $175.50
To bal due Guaridan July 1/89 $175.15
All of which is respectfully submitted. L.B. Sanders Guard.
Filed April 16th 1889 and examined and confirmed July 1889 & ordered recorded.
Recorded July 25th 1889, R.R. Redford Clk By Newton, DC
Sawyer, W.E. – Oct 1865 – page 149
In the Probate court of Ashley County to October Term thereof 1865. R.B. Sawyer Admr Estate of W.E. Sawyer presents the following as annual account.
He charges himself with the notes received from sale of Real and personal property and amounting in the aggregate to $14, 189.12
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He claims credit as follows:
By amt paid Johnston & Bolling (1) $50.00
By amt paid Sheriff (2) $23.95
By amt paid W.J. & J.M. Smith (3) $16.17
$90.12
Leaving a balance in my hands in notes amounting $14099.00
All of which is respectfully submitted, W.D. Moore Atty for R.B. Sawyer
Filed 13 Oct 1865, A.W. Files, Clk
Scarborough, O.J. – Jan 1866 – page 165
Est O.J. Scarborough a/c ct
In the Ashley Probate Court January Term thereof 1866. Henry Benson administrator of the Estate of O.J. Scarborough, decd presents the following as his annual settlement of said Estate.
He has received from the sale of the property of said Estate notes to the amount $937.42
Credit by notes on hand $699.17
Amount paid for coffin $20.00
Amount paid for Taxes $4.00
Amount collected in Confederate money $214.25
$937.42
All of which is respectfully submitted. I will here also state to the Court that it was not possible to assign the widow dower in kind at the sale of the property and she consented for it all to sell. She consenting to take Dower in sale notes. At said sale she purchased property to the amount of $367.27 and executed the note for the same it being $54.10 more than 1/3 of the aggregate amount of the sale. I submit to the Court if it would not be proper to credit her note with the amount due her as dower taking her receipt for the same.
Respectfully, W.D. Moore atty for Admr
Filed 20 Jany 1866, A.W. Files Clk
Scoggins, L.G. – Jul 1862 – page 85
B.J. Hodges Admr. L.G. Scoggins a/c ct
B.J. Hodges as administrator of the Estate of L.G. Scoggins in this Account Current charges himself with balance as per settlement filed 19 April 1859$3578.40
Having paid out nothing he claims no credits.
The above is a true copy of the original now on file as confirmed at July Term 1862.
Attest A.W. Files, Clk
Scoggins, L.G. – Nov 1865 – page 168
Est L.G. Scoggins a/c ct
F.W. Scoggins as administrator of L.G. Scoggins, decd in rendering the account for B.J. Hodges who was administrator of the Estate of L.G. Scoggins changes him with balance as per a/c rendered 27 April 1863 $7892.10
To Error in a/c rendered 19 April 1861 $20.00
$2912.10
And claims credits as per Vouchers:
Voucher 1Paid J.Norris shff$5.20
Voucher 2Paid J.T. Hughes $28.83
Voucher 3Paid J.T. Hughes $27.35
Voucher 4Paid M.L. Hawkins $9.46
Voucher 5Paid B.J. Hodges $195.41
Voucher 6Paid F.W. Scoggins $106.66
Voucher 7Paid F.W. Scoggins$40.39
Voucher 8Paid F.W. Scoggins$24.00
Voucher 9Paid F.W. Scoggins$39.53
Voucher 10Paid F.W. Scoggins$78.81
Voucher 11Paid W.D. Scoggins$22.75
Voucher 12Paid L. Kener $9.72
$667.78
By commissions at 5 pr ct on Vouchers $93.90
By appraised value of property amt sold $147.28
By amt S.T. Prices two notes $1013.33 $2016.66
$2875.07
$37.05
Filed 10 Nov 1865, A.W. Files, Clk
Scoggin, L.G. – Apr 1867 – page 211
Est L.G. Scoggin a/c ct
F.W. Scoggin as admrx of the Estate of L.G. Scoggin, decd charges herself as per a/c current filed Novr 10th 1865:
To Property not sold $147.25
To amt notes on S.T. Price $2026.33
$2113.58
No Vouchers
Filed 19 April 1867, A.W. Files, Clk
Scott, W.H. – May 1870 – page 282
J.C. Scott Admr of W.H. Scott in Act.
Total of Estate appraisement & sales $1497.51
Cotton Crop $1003.79
Sale of store house (value) $199.15
$2700.45
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By bagging & ties		$96.00
By Taxes paid $35.81
Stamping bond $2.00
By Recording bond & inventory $2.75
By dower in personal property $900.15
Coms$185.02
$1161.73
Balance due Est. $1538.72
$2703.45
Respectfully submitted, J.C. Scott Admr
Filed May 27th 1870. A true copy from the original
Attest J.J. Curry, Clk
Scott, W.H. – Dec 1872 – page 334
Annual Settlement of J.C. Scott as Administrator of Est of W.H. Scott, decd.
Balance due Estate on last settlement $1538.72
By taxes receipt voucher No 1 $28.23
By taxes receipt voucher No 2$38.57
By taxes receipt voucher No 3$66.25
By taxes receipt voucher No 4$21.00
By taxes receipt voucher No 5$29.40
By taxes receipt voucher No 6$64.88
By taxes receipt voucher No 7$77.25
By taxes receipt voucher No 8$20.40
By amt paid probate claim J.H. White $147.50
By amt paid Wimberly ,J.P. fees $26.25
By amt paid Curry, J.P. fees $16.77
$536.50
$.25
$536.75
Balance due Estate $1002.22
$1538.97
I hereby certify that the foregoing settlement was filed in my office on the May 7th 1872. And that the same is a true copy of the original now on file in my office, and confirmed at the Oct. term of the Court Oct. 1872. Recorded Dec 12th 1872
J.J. Curry, Clk
Secrest, John C. – Jul 1882 – page 425
John W. Morris, Admr A/c Current Est John C. Secrest.
In the Ashley Probate Court, April Term 1882. To the Hon W.G. Rolfe Judge & c.
John W. Morris as Admr of J.C. Secrest, Decd in the discharge of his duty since his appointment as such admr has had the following transactions and has become chargeable as follows:
To Amt of appraisement including notes & a/c due said Est. $822.50
To Rent of plantation 1881 $92.02
To Cotton in filed at time of death of Decd amt gathered & sold $714.58
To amt recd on Holloways note held as collateral $25.00
making $1054.10
And claims credits as follows, viz:
By amt difference between appraisement & sale bill $287.48
By amt paid Hardaway Voucher 4 $19.00
By amt paid R.A. Bethune Voucher 5$63.42
By amt paid Taxes for 1880 Voucher 6$64.78
By amt paid W.L. Secrest Voucher 7$85.00
By amt paid H.H. Lindsey Voucher 8$117.85
By amt paid proof of publication Voucher 10$1.25
By amt paid Holloways note erroneously charged $200.00
By amt paid Com on $629.75 10 pr ct $62.97
$892.75
To amt balance due estate $161.35
Filed April 18 1882 confirmed July 19, 1882 Recorded July 24, 1882,
E.L. Thomson Clerk, By M.S. Lawson, D.C.
Secrest, J.C. – Oct 1886 – page 439
John W. Morris Admr J.C. Secrest Est 2nd settlement
To amt due on last settlement $261.35
Rents for 1882 and 1883 $327.00
$588.35
Claims the following credits:
V1 By amt pd Taxes 1881 $49.18 1882 $49.72 1883 $39.80 $138.70
V2 By amt A.H. Lindsey Probated Claim$165.00
V3 By amt E.F. Willard Probated Claim$20.50
V4 By amt Chan & Weis Probated Claim$15.30
V5 By amt H.L. Anthony Probated Claim$52.25
V6 By amt Morris & Cohen Probated Claim$85.00
V7 By amt E.L. Thomson Proof of Pub Probated Claim$1.25
V8 By amt F.L. Sherrer Probated Claim$85.50
V9 Coms on $370.25 @ 10% $37.02 Coms on $299.27 @ 5% $14.96
$684.48
$588.35
Bal due Est $96.13
All of which is respectfully submitted J.W. Morris Admr By Hawkins Atty
Filed April 21/84 Confirmed July 1885 Recorded Oct 22nd 1886
Z.P. Stell Clk, By Layne, DC
Shipman, Bessie – Jan 1890 – page 468
W.J. Dew Guard. vs Settlement Bessie Shipman
To amt Collected from J.W. White on land sold by order of Ct. Court. $330.00
By seven years & 3 months board @ $5.00 $445.00
To amt due Guardian $115.00
$445.00
All of which is respectfully submitted settlement.
Filed Jany 18th 1890 confirmed and ordered recorded Jany 24th 1890
R.R. Radford, Clk
Simpson, William – Apr 1859 – page 12
William H. Simpson is administrator of the Estate of William Simpson, decd in this his Account for Annual Settlement of said Estate charges himself as follows to wit:
To balance in his hands as per settlement confirmed April 27, 1859 say $777.78
To interest on $850 at 6 per ct. from the 10th of Febry 1857 to the 10th of Jany 1858$48.24
To interest on $777.78 from the 10th of Jany 1858 to 10th of Jany 1859 at 6 per ct. per annum $46.66
$872.68
And this accountant claims credits as follows to wit:
Voucher 1 amt. paid J.W. Barnes assigned of I.J. Newton $31.50
Voucher 2 amt paid shff. For Tax $53.16
$788.02
The above is a true copy of the original now on file and approved at April Term 1859.
A.W. Files, Clk
Simpson, William – Jul 1859 – page 17
William H. Simpson as administrator of the Estate of William Simpson, decd in his account for final settlement charges himself with balance as per settlement confirmed at April Term 1859 $788.02
To interest on same from 10 Jany 1859 to 25th July 1859 at 6 per ct$44.00
$832.02
And claims credits as follows to wit:
Voucher 1 amt paid D.S. Simpson$280.87
Voucher 1 amt paid J.S. Simpson$253.59
Voucher 1 amt paid J.A. Simpson$32.46
Voucher 1 amt paid J.W.M. Kirkpatrick$4.45
Voucher 1 amt paid A.W. Files clerks fees$6.75
Voucher 1 amt paid balance R.F. Holmes clerks fees$3.80
Voucher 1 amt paid G.W. Worthington$73.25
And claims credit on $916.68 at 3 per ct. making $27.49
Amt. due Estate $145.86
The above is a true copy of the original now on file in my office as confirmed at July Term 1859.
A.W. Files, Clk
Simpson, W.H. – Feb 1875 – page 354
Est of W.H. Simpson
James H. Johnston Admr W.H. Simpson, Decd charges himself as follows:
Amt of appraisement Bill $813.50
Amt of Sales Bill $414.10
Amt of additional inventory $120.00
Amt of sales of land $131.36
$1478.96
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By appraisement list less $270 Dower 		$543.50
$935.46
By difference between Sales Bill & Bal of appraisement$129.40
$806.06
Vou 1 Tax Receipt 1871$16.43
Vou 2 Dr. Bethune $30.00
Vou 3 Dr. J.M. Owen $230.00
Vou 4 S.W. Vaughan $67.50
Vou 5 J.H. Pryor $14.00
Vou 6 Goodwin & Bolling $4.25
Vou 7 R.G.H. Terry $18.00
Vou 8 C.M. Boyd$10.00
Vou 9 M.L. Hawkins$10.00
Vou 10 James Lewis $1.00
Vou 11 J.J. Curry $28.30
Vou 12 J.J. Curry $7.30
Vou 13 Dower $270.00
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Vou 14 Clk White fees$15.20
Vou 15 Certif. of Redemption $48.90
Credits $770.80
10 pr ct commissions $80.60
$851.40
Due me $451.34
Filed for Record March 7th 1874, Confirmed Jany Terms 1875 , Recorded Feby 5th 1875
E.L. Thomson Clk, By J.D. Paschall D C
Sims, Robert – Oct 1859 – page 20
James Sims Exr. & c of Robert Sims, decd. In Account Current with said Estate Executor
To aggregate amount of sale of negroes sold under order of Probate Court as per report filed $1438.00
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By Voucher No. 1 Taxes of 1848		$6.25
By Voucher No. 2 fees for Clerk in all $7.00
By Commissions claimed by Executor at 10 per ct. on $1,000 & 5 per cent on $438.$121.90
$135.15
Balance due Estate $1,302.85
The above is a true copy of the original now on file confirmed at Oct Term 1859.
A.W. Files, Clk
Sims, Sarah – Oct 1859 – page 20
James Sims admr of Sarah Sims, decd. In Account Current with said Estate
To amount of Sales bill$335.92
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By Voucher No. 1 pd Lefils & Christian 		$16.19
By Voucher No. 2 pd Norris Taxes $1.35
To Voucher 3 pd Clerks Costs $6.85
Commissions on $335.92$57.98
Balance due Estate $277.94
The above is a true copy of the original now on file confirmed at Oct Term 1859.
A.W. Files, Clk
Slack, R.B. & Mary – Jul 1872 – page 327
In the Ashley Probate Court, To the January Term AD 1872. To the Honl. W.Y. Duckworth Judge.
Joel M. Crane as Guardian of R.B. & Mary Slack begs leave to make the following settlement with his said Wards viz:
He charges himself as follows:
To interest in cows $86.00
To interest bale of cotton $28.34
Farm tools $15.00
Note $75.34
Horse$66.66
$269.34
And he claims credit
For 18 months board @ 75 pr year $112.50
Cash paid W.B. Townsend for tuition 4 mos$20.00
$132.50
Due Ward$134.84
I do hereby certify that the foregoing settlement was filed in my office Jany 22d 1872 and the same is a true copy of the original now on file in my office and was confirmed July 22d 1872.
Recorded this July 31st 1872.
J.J. Curry Clerk, J.D. Thompson, D.C.
Smith, C.H. – Oct 1866 – page 199
Est C.H. Smith a/c ct
In the Ashley Probate Court to the Oct Term AD 1866 To the Honl W.S. Lawson. James Smith as administrator of the Est of Charles Smith, deceased. Reports that since he was so appointed administrator he has in the execution of his first becomes chargeable as follows to wit:
To amt of appraisement filed 23rd Novr 1865 $173.00
To Dif between appraisement and sales bill$86.50
$259.50
By my coms on $259.50 $25.95
$233.55
To amt pd B. Tiner V 1 $7.57
To amt pd U.S.D.T. V 2 $1.71
$224.27
Which leaves a balance of Two hundred and Twenty for & 27/100 Dollars in my hands due said Estate.
Jas Smith By Johnston & Hawkins attys
Filed 12 Oct 1866, A.W. Files, Clk
Smith, Dred – Oct 1866 – page 199
Est Dred Smith a/c ct
In the Ashley Probate Court to the Oct Term AD 1866. To the Honl W.S. Lawson Judge & c.
James Smith as admr of Dred Smith, decd reports that since he was appointed admr in the execution of his … he has become chargeable as follows:
To amt appraisement filed Novr 23rd 1865 $895.25
And he claims credit as follows:
By dif between sales bill & appraisement $184.90
1. By amt pd Widow as dower int in sd Est $256.91
2. By amt pd A.W. Files $10.00
3. By amt pd B. Tiner $7.81
By amt pd my fees @10% on $710.35 $71.03
col 1$364.60
Which leaves a balance of Three Hundred and Sixty Four & 60/100 dollars in my hands belonging to said Estate.
Jas Smith By Johnston & Hawkins Attys
Filed 12 Oct 1866, A.W. Files Clk
Smith, Dred – Oct 1871 – page 316
J.H. Johnston Admr. Dred Smith Estate settlement. In the Ashley Probate Court. To the January Term AD 1872. To the Honorable W.Y. Duckworth Judge. James H. Johnson as administrator of Est Dred Smith, dec’d begs leave to make the following settlement with said Estate viz:
He charges himself with amt proceeds of sale of lands $485.00
And he claims credits as follows viz:
1 By amt paid Jno Sumner Jr. $48.60
2 By amt paid Goodwin $35.00
3 By amt paid Kinabrew $32.64
4 By amt paid E.L. Dean $61.20
5 By amt paid W. Carter $192.55
6 By amt paid J.M. Crawford $20.79
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7 By amt paid A. Calhoun 		$4.44
8 by amt paid Curry $12.15
9 By amt paid Coms @ 10% $48.50
10 By amt paid Pub notice $3.25
$457.52
Which leaves a balance of $27.48 due Estate
J.H. Johnston by clerk
Smith, E.W. – Apr 1867 – page 210
Est E.W. Smith a/c ct
Armand Lefils as admr of the Estate of E.W. Smith in this a/c current charges himself as follows to wit:
To note on D.F. Dunn date July 21/66 & due 1st December 1866 Int at 6 pr ct for $175.00
This administrator has filed no inventory because the whole estate of deceased that has come to his knowledge consisted of a cause of action against D.F. Dunn which after suit brought was compromised by Dunn’s giving the note above described.
No Vouchers.
Filed 19 April 1869, A.W. Files, clk
Smith Heirs – Feb 1875 – page 362
Account for final Settlement. Account Current of James M. Baker as guardian of Sarah C. Smith and John N. Smith minors.
In rendering this account this record and papers of said guardian his having been destroyed by fire at the burning of the Court house said guardian is unable to refer to the same, but charges himself with amount of assets in his hands at the date of the last settlement in this year 1866 viz: $2000.00
Interest on same at 6 pr ct per annum $480.00
making $24800.00
And credits himself by sundry payments made to said minors at various dates as per receipt of Sarah C. Smith marked Voucher (1) $1240.00
and receipt of J.N. Smith marked Voucher (2)$1240.00
$248.00
All of which is respectfully submitted and if found correct, said Guardian prays to be discharged by order of Court from all further liability.
James M. Baker Guardian & c By Wm. S. Lawson atty
Filed Oct 26th 1870 Recorded Feby 16th 1875
E.L. Thomson, Clk by J.D. Parchall, D.C.
Smith, R.C. – Apr 1867 – page 208
Est R.C. Smith a/c ct
James Hill as administrator of the Est of R.C. Smith in this a/c current charges himself as follows to wit:
To amount of notes as per inventory $64.78
To amount of Confederate money $100.00
To amt of appraised value of personal property $1464.50
To amt of Sale bill of personal property $869.65
To amt dower awarded and not sold $488.16
$2922.31
Deduct amt appraisement $1464.50
$1357.81
$1518.59
Credit as follow:
By Confederate money charged above $100.00
Voucher 1M.A. Smith dower recpt $488.16
Voucher 2W.P. Ketchand Recpt $12.00
Voucher 3W.J. Hogue Recpt $2.00
Voucher 4(crossed out) D.F. Dunn not receipted $3.00
Voucher 5 D.F. Dunn $1.00
Voucher 6 R.J. Byrd $2.00
Voucher 7 B. Tiner Tax Recpt 1865 $10.50
Voucher 8 B. Tiner Tax Recpt 1865 $12.40
Voucher 9 A.M. Foster U.S. Tax $1.11
$646.67
Commission at 10 pr ct on $546.57 $54.65
$688.82
Filed 17 April 1867, A.W. Files, Clk
Smith, W.J. – Jan 1866 – page 166
Est W.J. Smith a/c ct
In the Ashley Probate Court January Term 1866.
E.J. Smith Administratrix of W.J. Smith, decd states that she has received of the effects of said Estate see Sale Bill $688.00
I retained on these for Dower $229.33
Notes on hand belonging to the Estate $215.73
The balance I collected in Confederate money which is herewith filed $245.00
$688.00
All of which is submitted, W.D. Moore atty for admr
Filed 25 Jany 1866, A.W. Files, Clk
Steen, Miles C. – Apr 1863 – page 102
J.J. Hall ad M.C. Steen a/c ct
In the Probate Court of Ashley County January Term Thereof 1863.
To Hon P.T. Harris residing, John J. Hall administrator of Estate of Miles C. Steen, deceased presents the following as his Annual accounts Current.
I have received of the former administrator of said Estate 23 sale valued $15300.00
Notes accounts & Chattels $6601.64
$21901.64
And I claim Credit for the following:
7 Slaves widows dower valued at see voucher No 1 $5000.00
Credit by one Buggy delivered to widow as her allowance by law (see v2) $150.00
To amount paid widow in notes and accounts see vouch. 3 $2049.00
Amt paid for Tax 1861 vouch. 4 $79.75
Interest on same one year at 10 pr ct $7.97
Amount paid Johnston & Bolling see voucher No 5 $597.48
I claim credit for feeding, clothing, and taking care of four negroes $100.00
$8084.20
$13817.84
Besides the Real Estate which is not yet divided valued at$3720.00
I also have in my hands notes for the hire of slaves for year 1863 amounting to $935.00
Total in my hands $18472.84
All of which is respectfully submitted. J.J. Hall Admr pr W.D. Moore Atty
The above is a true copy of the original now on file in my office as proved at April Term 1863.
Attest A.W. Files, Clk
Steen, M.C. – Jan 1865 – page 140
In the Probate of Ashley County January Term thereof 1864.
John J. Hall Admr. Est of M.C. Steen, decd presents the following as her Annual Settlement of said Estate.
He charges himself as per last settlement Dr as follows $18472.84
He claims credit as follows:
Voucher No 1$8.40
Voucher No 2$35.97
Voucher No 3$5.00
Voucher No 4$26.40
Voucher No 5$11.00
Voucher No 6$40.58
Voucher No 7$25.63
Voucher No 8$12.00
Voucher No 9$57.19
Voucher No 10$10.00
Voucher No 11$10.00
Voucher No 12$9.30
Voucher No 13$23.30
Voucher No 14$127.08
Voucher No 15 $7.32
Voucher No 16$75.00
Voucher No 17$16.10
Voucher No 18$27.50
Voucher No 19$25.40
Voucher No 20$4.00
Voucher No 21$15.50
Voucher No 22$55.90
Voucher No 23&24$50.15
Voucher No 25&26$63.80
Voucher No 27$30.83
Voucher No 28 $6.00
Voucher No 29 $60.00
Voucher No 30$35.50
Voucher No 31$12.20
Voucher No 32&33$40.07
Voucher No 34,5&6$159.80
Voucher No 37$23.00
$1119.92
By amt paid for admr by order of court $400.00
By amt paid self as overseer for order of court $300.00
Com $9904.12 $8084.20 for settlement $450.00
$2269.92
Balance due Est $16202.92
$18472.84
W.D. Moore atty
Filed 21 Jany 1865, A.W. Files, Clk
Stell, R.J. – Oct 1866 – page 442
W.B. Stell Admr R.J. Stell Est. In the Ashley Probate Court Jan Term 1885. To the Hon W.S. Lawson Judge.
W.B. Stell as Admr of the Estate of Robt J. Stell, decd begs leave to report that since his last settlement filed Sept 28th 1883 in the discharge of his duty he has had the following transactions and is chargeable as follows:
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To rent from Buckhorn $9.35
And he claims credits as follows:
1 Paid Taxes on land 1883 $25.09
2 Paid Taxes on land 1884 $20.65
3 Paid Prob claim to Butts $32.50
4 Paid J.W. Van Gilder to investigate assessment of land $2.50
By amt due me on last settlement$56.89
By coms on $80.74 10% $8.07
By Prob Pub $1.50
All of which is respectfully submitted . W.B. Stell , admr
Filed Jan 17th 1885, Confirmed July 1885, Recorded Oct 22, 1886
Z.P. Stell, Clk
Stell, R.J. – Jul 1887 – page 452
W.B. Stell Admr, R.J. Stell Est. Settlement In the Ashley Probate Court April Term 1887. To the Hon. T.J. Wells Judge. W.B. Stell as Admr. of R.J. Stell, deceased begs leave to report that since his last settlement filed January 17th 1885 in the discharge of his duty he has had the following transactions and is chargeable as follows:
To rent from J.C. Stell for 1886 Corn $4.00
To rent from J.C. Stell for 1886 Cotton$12.00
$16.00
And he claims credits as follows viz:
By amt due on last settlement $156.58
By proof Pub $1.25
By Taxes for 1885 $10.14
By Taxes for 1886$11.85
Bal down due admr. $179.79
$163.79
All of which is respectfully submitted.
Filed April 20/87 Approved July 20th 1887 Recorded July 20/87
Z.P. Stell, Clk
Stell, R.J. – Aug 1888 – page 462
W.B. Stell, Admr., R.J. Stell Est. Settlement In the Ashley Probate Court April Term 1888 To the Hon. T.J. Wells Judge of the Ashley Probate Court . W.B. Stell as Admr of R.J. Stell, decd begs leave to report that since his last settlement filed April 20th 1887 in the discharge of his duty he has had the following transactions viz:
To amt of Cash from sale of lands Viz:
To Amt from Pugh, J.D. & D.L. Bain $175.44
To amt from J.R. Rogers $192.00
To amt from M.E. Sawyer $53.35
To amt from Geo. Stell $13.50
To amt from Wm Blackwith (Payment deferred $75.00)
Total$434.29
And is entitled to Credits Viz:
By amt due on last settlement $145.11
V1 By amt pd A.W. Files $20.00
V2 By amt pd M.E. Sawyer $156.51
V3 By amt pd J.S. Goodwin $11.37
V4 By amt pd Geo. Stell $75.00
V5 Taxes $11.70
V6 Advertising Land $5.00
V7 Proof of Pub $1.25
By Coms @10% on $434.29 $43.42
$469.36
Bal Down due Admr $35.07
Which leaves a balance of Thirty Five & 00/100 due this administrator.
W.B. Stell Admr.
Filed April 26th 1888, Z.P. Stell, Clk
Confirmed July Term Ashley Probate Court 1888.Recorded Aug 20/88, Z.P. Stell Clk
Stevens, Jos. – Jul 1863 – page 106
A.J. Hays Admr. of Jos. Stevens. In a/c ct with said Estate
To bal due as per a/c ct filed 16th July 1861 $183.46
To difference between appraisement list and sales Bill omitted in 1st a/c ct $357.57 ˝
$546.93 ˝
By amt per S. Caplinger Vou 1$26.80
By amt per R.M. Dickinson Vou 2 $25.00
By amt per J.M. Owens Vou 3 $25.00
By amt per J.H. Barrett mem. for notes out of collection $72.05 col 3
By amt per I.L. Moore’s a/c paid Vou 5$17.84
By amt per D.L. Ganford’s note Insolvent Vou 6$12.66
By amt per G.W. Owens a/c paid Vou 7$9.00
By amt per Samuel Norris a/c paid Vou 8$4.00
By amt per J.H. Johnston Receipt for note Vou 9$9.00
By amt per W.J. Grubb a/c which he says paid Vou 10 $5.10
$208.32
$332.71 ˝
Filed 23rd April 1863, A.W. Files, Clk
The above is a true copy of the original now on file in my office as confirmed at July Term 1863.
Attest A.W. Files, Clk
Stroope, Levi B. – Oct 1859 – page 7
Gaven F. Stroope as Administrator of the Estate of Levi B. Stroope, Decd submits the following Account Current for annual Settlement of his Administration, and here in charges himself with balance, as Account Current confirmed at October Term 1857$3,410.52
And claims credits as follows
By Voucher 1 amt paid Colburn & Stewart $41.11
By Voucher 2. Amt paid H. Flanegan $134.26
By Voucher 3. Amt paid Johnston & Van Gilder $65.65
By Voucher 4. Amt paid Grace & Murray $101.00
$351.00
And claims fees as follows $3059.50
10 per ct. on $1,000. $100 less $10.20 Recd theretofore
5 per ct on $2410. $120.50 $210.30
The above and foregoing contains a true and perfect copy of the original now on file in my office and so the same was confirmed at January Term AD 1859.
A.W. Files, Clerk
Stroope, Levi B. – Jan 1860 – page 22
S.F. Stroope Admr L.B. Stroope a/c ct
S.F. Stroope as administrator of the Estate of Levi B. Stroope , decd submitted the following account Current for annual settlement of his administrator and herein charges himself with balance of Estate as per settlement confirmed at January Term 1859 $2849.20
This a/c is filed for annual settlement because of a recent finding in the Supreme Court that Little Rock and this administration cannot be closed until that suit is determined. The original of which the above is a true copy and filed 25 Oct 1859 & confirmed at January Term 1860.
A.W. Files, Clk
Stroope, Levi B. – Dec 1865 – page 170
Est L.B. Stroope a/c ct
Saml F. Stroope as Administrator of the Estate of Levi B. Stroope, decd submits the following account of his administration.
He charges himself with balance as per settlement filed 28th October 1858 $2849.20
By amt credits $2823.32
$25.88
And he claims Credits as pr vouchers:
Voucher 1 E. Cummins fee $50.00
Voucher 2 S. Billingsly recpt$70.00
Voucher 3 J. F. Wafer $73.24
Voucher 4 S.B. Wiggins & others $500.00
$603.24
Commission at 3 pr ct $20.79
By note on F.T. Bond returned $2.30
By note on White & Withers$22.69
By interest on Wiggins notes charged in a/c filed July 83/57 $295.30
By amount of Credits … Wiggins notes as for Inventory and not deducted $291.00
$611.29
By note on Barfield cost $40.00
By balance due on Wiggins note $83.00
By Wiggins note $1375.00
$2823.32
Filed 22 Dec 1865, A.W. Files, Clk
Stroope, L.B. – Apr 1868 – page 241
J.F. Stroope as Admr of L.B. Stroope in this account Current charges himself with balance as per account current filed Decr 22/65 $25.88
Balance S.B. Wiggins note $83.00
S.B. Wiggins note $1875.00
$1983.88
No Vouchers
Filed April 19, 1867 Confirmed April 29, 1868
The above is a true copy of the original on file in my office.
Attest J.J. Curry, Clk
Sturdevant, G.W. – Jul 1877 – page 390
Est G.W. Sturdebant, J.W. Denton Admr charges himself as follows viz:
To amount of appraisement filed Oct 28th 1876$187.00
To amount collected on Mort from Willis (Burrell) $80.00
And he claims credits as follows viz:
By difference between asset & sales Bill $15.00
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1 By amount pd A.B. Wood		$4.00
2 By amount pd A.E. Davis $.50
3 By amount pd J.W. Denton$3.00
4 By amount pd Collector (tax)$11.44
5 By amount pd J.B. Pagers $2.00
6 By amount pd J.C. Burton $2.00
7 By amount pd B.L. Rogers$2.00
8 By amount pd J.W. Hendrick, etal$3.00
9 By amount pd Collector tax 1876$33.58
10 By amount pd Collector tax 1877$7.48
By comms. At 10 pr ct on $69.00 $6.90
By proof of publication $1.25
$92.15
which leaves a balance of cash in Admrs Hands $174.85
Filed July 12th 1877 confirmed & recorded Oct 22nd 1877, E.L. Thomson, Clk
Sturdevant, G.W. – Apr 1880 – page 393
G.W. Sturdevant Est, J.W. Denton Admr Said Admr charges himself as follows:
To amt due on last settlement $253.68
To amt rents for 1879 $50.00
By voucher 1 amt pd M.L. Hawkins$23.60
By voucher 2 Amt Joel Woodard $26.35
By voucher 3 amt M.R. Hill M.D. $23.95
By voucher 4 amt Hy Ahrens $5.00
By voucher 5 amt Clerk & Pub $7.95
By Com on $31.85 @ 10% $13.18
To Bal due Est $158.65
$303.68
Filed Jan 6, 1880, E.L. Thomson Clk, Jackson D.C.
Sturdevant, G.W. – Jul 1879 – page 402
G.W. Sterdevant, J.W. Denton, Adm.
To amt due on last settlement $174.85
To amt recd of Rogers on his note due Est. $210.00
To amt rent 1878$42.00
By amt pd B.L. Rogers on compromise of his claim for $214.00 against Est. $75.00
By amt pd Taxes 1877 $3.36
By amt pd Taxes 1878 $3.36
By amt pd clk. Judge & Printer for Pub. $39.45
By coms 10% on $116.17 $11.61
By amt pd Lambert & Ahrens $45.39
By amt due Est. $253.68
$426.85
Recorded July 24, 1879, E.L. Thompson, Clk
Sturdevant, G.W. – Apr 1883 – page 435
J.W. Denton Admr G.W. Sturdevant Est. Final Settlement
To amt due Est on settlement $158.65
To amt of rent for 1880 $.50
$208.65
By V1 amt pd Lambert & Ahrens $38.37
By V2 amt pd M.H. Dean $1.70
By V3 amt pd W.R. Norrell $26.00
By V4 amt pd M.H. Phillips $22.40
By V5 amt pd Pryor & Goodwin $5.00
By V6 amt pd Taxes 1880 $3.22
By V7 amt pd Clerks Fees $13.30
By V8 amt pd Printers fees $1.25
Com $10.79
Bal V T $3.50
$122.23
$86.42
Filed 15th Apl 1881 Confd & Recorded Apl, 18th 1883
E.L. Thomson, Clk
Sumner, John – Oct 1879 – page 406
John Sumner, Jr Est, W.J. White Admr.
To Amt sales Bill$470.90
To 300 bu corn on the inventory, but not sold $150.00
To proceeds of 5 bales of cotton $157.20
To 4 mules taken by Mrs. Sumner at App value $7 $300.00
To 5 cows taken by Mrs. Sumner at app value $6 $30.00
To amt recd of Jno Philips & Co $776.69
Less amt over paid $117.82}
Less amt due Herges $145.43} $263.25
$513.44
By amt pd auctioneer $5.00
By amt pd. Mrs. Sumner her dower in personality $810.77
By amt pd. H.M. Norwood Pro. Claim $150.00
By amt pd. Clerk & Printer $40.25
By amt com on $1000 - $100 $615.25 ˝ = $30.77 $130.77
By amt pd H.L. Anthony $15.00
By amt due Estate$469.75
Filed Oct 13th 1879, E.L. Thomson Clk, By Jackson, DC
Sumers, L.S. – Apr 1878 – page 396
L.S. Sumers Est. M.H. Dean Admr 1876 Nov 18
To amt of apprmt $203.75
By difference in appmt & Sales Bill $27.47
By Vou 1,2,3,4 $34.32
By due Est $141.76
$203.75
Filed 18th Janry 1878, Confirmed and Recorded April 19th 1878
E.L. Thomson Clk, per A.E. Jackson DC
Sumers, L.S. – Jan 1879 – page 398
Est L.S. Sumers, M.H. Dean Admr.
To balance due on last settlement $141.96
By voucher No 1 E.L. Thomson Clerks fee$8.70
By voucher No 2 T.B. Savage$31.18
By voucher No 3 W.E. Easter $11.19
By voucher No 4 W.E. Easter $7.49
By voucher No 5 J.H. Pryor $7.71
By voucher No 6 Burton Trustee & … Thomson $11.77
By voucher No 7 I.J. Newton $43.31
By voucher No 8 Proof Publication in two suits$2.50
By commission on $141.96 @ 10% $14.19
By amt pd Rolfe Co. Judge $4.00
$141.96
Filed Oct 17, 1878 Duly recorded Janry 24, 1879
E.L. Thomson Clk pr A.E. Jackson DC