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creek whereon the ginhouse and barn are situated. Adjoiners in the plat are heirs of John Jackson, dec'd, Sarah and Jane Jackson.
JACKSON, SARAH dec'd. David Jackson app admr Dec. 6, 1831 Ephraim Jackson, Sec.
JACKSON, WILLIAM dec'd. Elender, Wm., Thos., and Jeremiah Jackson, bond as excis of his last will, Mar. 12, 1791. Mark Jacksons note to John George for L5 signed Nov. 28, 1791.
JENKINS, STERLING, Jr., dec'd est. Thos. Douglas, admr. Acknowledge- ment of Sterling that he owed John Jenkins $400.00 when they dis- solved partnership 1807. Note of Sterling, Sr. and Jr., to Hannah Reeves 1807 for $75.00. Note of Sterling and Francis Jenkins to Nelson Powell 1810. Receipt of Benj. Branham "Late Coroner" to Thos. Douglas, admr for $10.00 for holding an inquest over the body of said dec'd as Coroner Mar. 8, 1815.
JENKINS, WALTER A., chooses Clark R. Jenkins, guardian Mar. 5, 1832.
JEFFRIES, WILLIAM dec'd. Esther Jeffries qualifies as excx. Booker Jeffries, Sec. Apr. 15, 1791.
JARRETT, ROBERT dec'd. Inv. Sept. 12, 1785. Thos. Scott, Christopher Clark, Jr., Phillip Matthews, apprs. Slaves Ben, Peggy, Drody, Hannah, Biner, Mary Ann and Tom. Recorded Apr. 10, 1786 Book "D D" folio 39.
JARRETT, FADDA dec'd. Atha Jarrett and Richard Sappington, admrs. Returns 1813 account of sale. Receipts 1816 from J. B. Jarrett in part of legacy and of Nathaniel Jarrett in part of legacy of heirs of Howell Jarrett, dec'd .. Thos. Talbot, admr. Receipts of Mary Roan, Elizabeth Weaver, Sarah Partidge, J. B. Jarrett, Lewis Barrett, Nathaniel C. Jarrett, admr Howell Jarrett, dec'd who was a son of said Fadda, dec'd. All signed as legatees Mar. 1815.
JORDAN, BENJAMIN dec'd. Receipt of Daniel Terrondet, R. P., for pay for letters of administration to Josiah Jordan Apr. 15, 1789. Receipt of Benj. Jordan to Hezekiah Jordan for money in order to run land "if there be any had worth running," Jan. 1, 1787. Acct. of Josiah Jordan against Benj. Jordan for bacon etc, Va. currency Aug. 1783, equal to so much Ga. currency. Sanders Walker vs Elizabeth Jordan, admx of Benj. Jordan, dec'd. Elizabeth confesses judgement Nov. 4, 1788. Receipt of David Criswell to Josiah Jordan, admr for tax 1789. Bond of Josiah Jordan as gdn to Jas. Lucy, Elizabeth and Warren Jordan, minors of Benj. Jordan, dec'd. Jan. 23, 1792, Benj. Blake and Henry A. Pope, Sec. List of property of Jas. Jordan, from his grandfather Geo. Jordan, dec'd. received by Josiah Jordan gdn, Dec. 31, 1799, viz, slaves Jeffrey, and Ephraim. Receipt of Josiah as gdn to est of Benj. Jordan, dec'd. 24 slaves etc. Paid Jos. O'Neal tuition
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for all 1794. Returns for 1802 paid Henry Hill for Warren's board. Paid Jas. Echols for Warren going to singing school. Paid Dr. Jas. Bradley. Paid Theopilus Hill, Warren's board 1803, let Warren buy a horse. Paid Hope Hull 7 months board for Warren 1804. Paid Wm. Prince tuition. Receipt of Jas. Jordan Jan. 1, 1803 to Josiah Jordan, gdn for his legacy from the est of Benj. Jordan and two slaves left him by his grandfather Geo. Jordan. Receipt of Jas. Mitchell to Josiah Jordan, gdn for Betsy Jordans legacy. Receipt of Theophilus Hill for Polly Jordans legacy, same date.
JOSSEY, HENRY dec'd. Wm. Henderson, admr. Account of sale Feb. 27, 1800. Petition of Mary Jossey, gdn of Rowena Jossey, and Richard Willis in right of his wife Kitty, late Kitty Jossey for another division May 3, 1813.
JONES, SAMUEL dec'd. Jos. Prather, admr. Returns for 1792. Paid Jacob Hammons' $115.00, only large payment. Paid tax for 1792.
JONES, NANCY dec'd. Inv. Jul. 27, 178 ..... Household goods, cows etc. Thos. Gilliland, Wm. Burgamy, Abraham Booth, apprs.
JONES, WILLIAM dec'd' est. James and Sterling Jones, excrs. Received of Zadoc Roden rent of Polly Harpers lands 1795, bequeathed her by her grandfather. Receipt of Jas. Jones to Starling Jones for his part of Wm. Jones est., Feb. 1801.
JONES, HENRY, bond for Dionysius Oliver to keep a Ferry at the fork of Broad and Savannah rivers, where Thos. Carter formerly had a Ferry. Autograph signatures Nov. 7, 1784.
JONES, WYLIE B. Authority to any officer to secure from the est of Henry B. Hyde a debt with interest from Feb. 7, 1827, which was adjudged against his wife, at that time Cynthia Mclendon, in favor of Lane & Sims. Mar. 15, 1831.
JOHNSON, JOSHUA dec'd. Allen and Clara Johnson son and dau . Benj. Blake app. gdn Aug. 22, 1791, Henry A. Pope, Josiah Jordan, Sec. JOHNSTON, ABRAHAM dec'd. Warrant of apprmt Jun. 27, 1795. Jas. Kinman, Walter Perry, Thos. Cureton, apprs. Geo. Thrasher's account for sickness attendance and burial expenses of Mary Johnston wife of Abraham Johnston. Jan. 6, 1796.
JOHNSON, JAMES dec'd est. Jas. Rutledge and Glenn Owen, excrs Receipts of Betsy and Daniel Johnson in full of their legacies Mar. 1, 1804. Paid Mrs. Echols for board, clothes and tuition for Jas. Johnson 1803. Same for 1805. Receipt of James Nov. 1806 for $90.00 income of his estate.
JOHNSON, WILLIAM dec'd. Richard J. Willis, excr. Returns Mar. 1824 Paid Wm., Nancy and John P. Johnson and Thos. Formby, gdn money
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legacies. Returns 1822 Paid Thos. P. Moore tuition for Stephen W. and Martha Johnson. Paid B. W. Weatherby for these and Catharine Ann Johnson, minors of Col. Wm. Johnson, dec'd. Paid Nancy Johnson, wid for keeping a slave. Receipt of Benj. Wootten for boarding Nancy Johnson dau of said dec'd, Milledgeville Aug. 1822. Receipts of Wm. D. Martin, G. W. Chatfield, L. M. Hill, for himself and Elizabeth Cunningham, of O. P. Dark, of Thos. Faver gdn of John P. Johnson, minor, of Jas. H. Spratlin for their legacies from estates of Wm. Sr., and Jr. all signed 1843.
JOHNSON, JOHN dec'd. Warrant of apprmt Jun 30, 1792. Sarah and Jos. Johnson, exers.
JOHNSON, JOHN P., dec'd. Returns' of Isaiah T. Irvin, admr, 1828. Paid Henry Spratlin $82.50. Receipt of Iverson L. Brooks for the distribu- tive share of his wife Prudence E. Brooks 1828. Isaiah T. Irvin app gdn of John P. Johnson orph of John P. Johnson, dec'd. Jan. 20, 1829.
KIRGAN, BENJAMIN dec'd. Inv. Jun. 30, 1787. Geo. Hall, Edmond Daniel, Jos. Williams, apprs. Bay horse, shoe buckles, mans saddle etc. Re- corded in Book "D D" folio 109.
KELLOG, DANIEL dec'd. Account of David Hillhouse 1789. Note of date May 5, 1788. Receipt of Asa Werthington, admr at the northward and heir at law, to David Hillhouse, in full Feb. 5, 1789.
KILLGORE, ROBERT dec'd est. Sale Dec. 21, 1804, Elizabeth Killgore, Wm. Killgore, Jr., Hannah Killgore, John Killgore and Wm. Killgore, Sr. purchasers. Returns 1807 James Curry, admr. Receipts of Allen Killgore Oct. 5, 1815 and Oct. 23, 1816 for his legacies in estates of Robt., John and Jas. Killgore. Receipt of John Killgore for his legacy in estates of Robt. and John Killgore Nov. 11, 1812.
KILLGORE, JOHN dec'd. Inv. Jan. 26, 1797. Catharine Killgore, admx. Warrant of apprmt Sept. 7, 1807., Wm. Killgore, admr. Returns Jul. 4, 1814 Paid Robt. Killgore, Francis Giddens, 1808. John W. Cooksey 1808 and Jas. Killgore 1812, over $200.00 each. Receipt in full of Jas. Curry legatee for his part of John Killgore's est. Aug 7, 1817. Receipt of Benajah S. Killgore May 1, 1820 for $400.00 etc agreeable to the will of Jas. Killgore, dec'd, also for $1300.00 from est of Robt. Killgore, dec'd, for $600.00 from est of John Killgore, dec'd. Letter to Mr. John H. Dyson, Washington, Ga., from R. Killgore, Perry Co. Ala. Aug 26, 1826.
KIMBALL, GEORGE WASHINGTON dec'd. Warrant of apprmnt Oct. 11, 1825 Allen Kimball and Walter H. Weems, admrs. Inv., household goods, books etc. State of N. C., Granville Co. Whereas Washington Kimball late of Wilkes Co. Ga., died sometime in the year 1820, intestate leaving his father Abington Kimball, bros. Bartholomew
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and Lunsford Kimball, his sister Nancy Kimball who has married Jerry M. Fleming, his sole heirs, know ye that we above mentioned for love etc of Allen Kimball another distributee give unto him all our interest in said Washington Kimball's est. believing he would have made said Allen sole legatee in his last illness if he had been able to make a will. July 28, 1827.
KAIN, WILLIAM M., dec'd. Warrant of apprmt Mar. 9, 1820. Eugenia Kain, admx. Returns for 1822. Sold 307 acres to Matthew Talbot. Paid Jas. Shirley tuition for Elizabeth, Amanda, John, William and Patrick Kain. Board and clothes for above 1820-22 and for Jane Kain, dec'd orph of Wm. M. Kain till Oct. 12, 1821. Order of Wm. M. Kain on anybody who will let John Lowry have $5.00 worth of loose tobacco Jul. 13, 1819.
KEELING, GEORGE dec'd. minors, Geo. F. Buchanan gdn. Receipt of Hanibal Malone May 20, 1845 for $2.50 for transportation on the Carolina Hack. Acct of J. Mayer & Bros for Nancy R. Keeling orph as above. Distributive share of Nancy R. in est on an equal division between the three legatees (not named) Jan. 1, 1846.
KELLEY, WILLIAM dec'd. Hannah Kelley app. admx Apr. 27, 1791. Moses Walker, Sec. Warrant of apprmt May 17, 1791. Samuel Harper, John Conner, Nathaniel Jackson, apprs. Note for L2. 10s. against Josiah Moncrief, cattle, hogs, household goods. Receipt of Josiah for above amount to Hannah Kelly, admx Oct. 27, 1791. Returns for 1791 paid Samuel Brown tuition for Wm. and Johney Kelly. Sale Dec. 7, 1795, Mrs. Hannah Kelly, Jas. Parker, Joshua, Robt. and John Hammock, David Haddaway, John Walker, Jos. Moran, Thos. Dorster, Henry Green, Joel and Bartley Towns, Robt. Gardner, John Clarke, Joshua Hale, Jane Jones, Peter Perkins, Edward Harrison, Solomon Gam- mage, John Ramey, purchasers. Returns for 1797 tuition for Jas. and Nancy Kelly. Hannah Jones late Hannah Kelly and her husband John Jones, admrs. John Jones app admr Sep. 6, 1800, because of his inter- marriage with Hannah Kelly, admx and relict of Wm. Kelly, dec'd. Moses and John Walker, Sec. J. Battle, Reuben Lockett, Test. Receipt of Wm. Kelly for $173.00 part of his legacy Oct. 26, 1804. Receipt of Nancy Ray, formerly Nancy Kelly and her husband Usery Ray to her gdn John Walker for their share of personal est. Dec. 21, 1804. John Walker's acct for board for Jincy Kelly, 1802. John Walker's receipt for clothes for Wm. Kelly, Jr. for 1803. Moses Walker's receipt as gdn for John Kelly for $132.00 Jan. 1805. John Walker app admr. de bonis non of Wm. Kelly, dec'd. Jul. 27, 1801. Moses Walker, admr, 1807. Receipt of John Kelly to John Walker, admr Mar. 22, 1805, for his distributive share of personal est in full. Returns of John Walker, admr 1811, paid Moses Walker, gdn of Samuel and Jas. Kelly in 1804 part of legacy. Receipts of Edmund Dismukes and Jas. McFarland Jan. 1802 to John Walker, admr pay for board for Wm. Kelly. Receipt
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of Jos. Henderson for tuition for Nancy Kelly 1802. Returns of Moses Walker, gdn of Samuel and Jas. Kelly Mar. 1802, paid for letters of guardianship and for stamped paper. Receipt of Samuel Kelly to his gdn Moses Walker Aug. 30, 1805 for his legacy in full of his fathers and mothers estates. Received of Gustavus Hendricks Jan. 13, 1806, $80.00. Lent out to Rebecca Walker, $20.00. To Thos. Kent, $20.00 this in returns of Moses Walker, gdn. Moses receipt Sep. 1805 to John Walker, admr for Samuel and Jas. Kelly's shares in full. Receipt of Wiley Davis to John Walker, gdn for $231.00 in full of his distributive share, Jan. 29, 1807. Return of John as gdn for Jane Kelly 1811, says paid Wiley Davis $231.00.
KELLY, JANE dec'd. John McFarland app admr Mar. 6, 1791. Thomson Coleman, Sec.
KELLY, JAMES dec'd. Hannah and Pleasant Walker, excrs. Warrant of apprmt Jul. 28, 1801.
LENOIR, WILLIAM dec'd. John Pope, excr. Acct of sale Dec. 31, 1800 1 slave Osborn.
LAWLESS (LOYALLESS?), JAMES dec'd. Warrant of apprmt Oct. 1, 1792, Sally Lawless, now Sally Burkhalter, excx (See will, Vol. 1 p. 60) Mrs. Thos. Neal, Benj. Moore, Starling Gardner, apprs. Acct of sales sold by John Burkhalter now husband of the wid of the dec'd, excx. Dec. 20, 1792. Certified by Jas. McCormick, Clk and M. Hardin, Vendue master. John and Joshua Burkhalter and Martin Hardin purchasers. Returns 1795, 1796, 1800, tuition paid for the orphs, not named. Acct of Jos. Burson certified in Warren Co. 1801. Peter Hodo, J. P.
LACKEY, JANETT, widow and relict of Thos. Lackey, Sr., dec'd. both of Wilkes Co., being aged, sick etc, "said Thos. having left all his property real and personal to me said Janett," one tract upon which she now lives and one tract in one of the lower counties upon which Jas. Bush now lives, which was drawn by Henry McCoy in one of the land lotteries. The land whereon I lived to be managed for the support of my dau Jane Boswell for life and her family, that is to say her husband Chas. Boswell and my two grandchildren Samuel James Bush and Jane Ellender Bush in trust of excrs, should the grandchildren continue to live with dau Janes Boswell. At Jane Boswell's death to be divided between two above named grand- children. Should either marry or come of age before Jane's death, to share dividends of land. Excrs to purchase mares etc, from money she may be allowed for Indian depredations, for benefit of grand- children. Johnson Welborn and Henry McCoy app excrs. P. S. Pay to Nancy and Betsy Owens $10.00 each. Signed Dec. 31, 1823 Pro- bated Jul. 4, 1824. Eli Parks, Tempy Bush, Johnson Welborn, Test.
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LACKEY, THOMAS dec'd. Sale of personal property Dec. 23, 1826. Chas. Boswell and Wm. Lackey principal purchasers. Wm. Lackey debtor for $115.00 cash received from the Govt. in current Bank Notes. Sale signed by Wm. Lackey.
LAWSON, JOHN dec'd. Booker and Jos. S. Foster app temp admrs. Sept. 22, 1829. App. admrs with will annexed Nov. 2, 1829. Lewis Foster, Pleasant Lawson, Sec.
LACY, ELIZABETH dec'd. Warrant of apprmt Nov. 2, 1807. John Turner, admr. Received of David Ogletree, excr Mesheck Turner cash, part of a note of hand against said est Feb. 1811.
LYON, JOHN dec'd. Mary Lyon app admx Mar. 8, 1805. Wm. Partridge, Josiah B. Holmes, Sec. Inv. Apr. 15, 1805. Slave Easter all of the est.
LYON, JAMES dec'd Elizabeth Lyon app admx May 2, 1831. John T. Hawkins, Sec.
LUCKETT, JOSEPH W., dec'd. Hugh Ward app temp. admr. Dec. 13, 1831. Wm. R. Luckett app gdn of Patrick H., Robt. C., and Oliver C. Luckett orphs of Jos. W. Luckett Mar. 1, 1830.
LEWIS, WARNER dec'd. Inv. Slaves Harry, Selah and Jack, Rec. Nov. 1793. Return of Fanny Lyon (formerly Lewis), excx of Warner Lewis' dec'd. and Jas. Lyon her present husband Apr. 9, 1795, paid tuition for the children. Note of Jas. Lyon of Edgefield Dist. S. C. to Warner Lewis of Wilkes Co. Ga., Signed Aug. 7, 1789, due Dec. 20, 1790. Jos. Tucker, John Lyon, Test. (Warner Lewis, Jr. went to Sumner Co. Tenn as shown by deed in Lincoln Co.)
LYBASS, DAVID of Rockingham Co. N. C. (Will) To beloved wife Eliza- beth all est. real and personal for life, son Chas. Lybass to have half the land upon which I live, the other half to my dau Mary Lewellen for life, then to her children, also a slave Harriett. Samuel Lewellen to pay $100.00 to Octava Lybass' children. To dau Frances Black a slave Sall for life, final division among her children. Wife and friend Samuel Lewellen, excrs. Signed Jan. 10, 1837. Henry Baughn, Sr., P. O. Cardwell, Test. Codicil. Having fallen heir to property of late bro Chas. Lybass formerly of Wilkes Co., all to be given my wife Elizabeth for life, $1000.00 at her death to Samuel Lewellen, remainder for Elizabeth to dispose of as she sees fit. Peter A. Card- well, excr to codicil Feb. 15, 1840. Probated Jun. 10, 1840, when Peter A. Cardwell qualifies as excr.
LINDSAY, JOHN dec'd. John Colley app admr Oct. 24, 1791, Richard Worsham, Sec.
LINDSAY, JOHN dec'd. Inv. Apr. 5, 1809 shows certain articles in the hands of John F. Gordon, John Lindsay's son-in-law.
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LANE, ARCHIBALD dec'd. Betsy or Elizabeth Lane app admx Mar. 30, 1791, Thos. Wootten, Sec.
LANE, JAMES dec'd. Petition of John Heard, saying said Lane died intestate possessed of 200 acres land on Fishing creek adj Jas. Anthony, Benj. Sherrod and others and leaving a widow Rachel Lane (who elects to take her dower), and five children, Betsy with whom the said John Heard has intermarried, and Mark, Micajah, William and Sally Lane all minors. Said John Heard asks for a division of the est. Jun. 10, 1811.
LAURENCE, GEORGE dec'd. orphans Enoch C. and Wm. H. Laurence. Enoch Callaway app gdn Jan. 7, 1828. Wm. H., over 14.
LONG, MISS FRANCES E. L. Debtor to Jas. Rembert, gdn. Paid her in full of her est. May 28, 1828.
LOW, SARAH dec'd. est. Thos. Douglas app admr with will annexed Nov. 2, 1829.
LEVERETT, WILLIAM dec'd est. Abraham Leverett, admr. Returns for 1817 paid Seley and John Leverett, Benj. Reason and Geo. Tucker, legatees. Returns for 1816, paid John and Thos. Leverett and Geo. Tucker legatees. Returns for 1819, paid Jordan Leverett, excr of Robt. Leverett, dec'd one of the legatees. Paid R. Booker for Anne Leverett, admx of Absolom Leverett, dec'd son of Wm., one of the legatees. Paid John Leverett legacy.
LEVERETT, ABSOLOM dec'd. Anna or Ann Leverett, admx. Receipt of Wm. and John Moreman for their share of the personal est, John in right of his wife formerly Anne Leverett in her fathers est. Division of slaves, Dec. 26, 1818. Anne Leverett, John Moreman in right of his wife formerly Anne Leverett, Wm. Moreman in right of his wife formerly Almeda Leverett, Louisa, Terressa, Adaline, Mary and Andrew Jackson Leverett distributees. Petition of Ann Leverett wid. for dower, saying Absolom died 1817, possessed of 600 acres on Little river. No date. Granted Oct. 13, 1819, 175 acres on Little river whereon the said dec'd lived, including the dwelling house. Receipts of John and Wm. Moreman in full of their shares of est, of Andrew Jackson Moreman Jan. 4, 1822. Anne Leverett app gdn of Louisa, Mary, Adaline, Terresa and Andrew Jackson Leverett, orphs of Absolom Leverett, dec'd. May 1, 1827. Richerson Booker, Sec.
LASLEY, THOMAS dec'd. Thos. Lasley, Jr. excr. Warrant of apprmt Feb. 26, 1800. Receipts of Lydia Lasley and Robt. M. Knight in right of his wife Mary. Jun. 20, 1800. Receipt of Abner Dyer in right of his wife Hannah Nov. 12, 1800, in part of their distributive shares.
LASLEY, THOMAS dec'd. Inv. Nov. 14, 1826 R. Booker and Catharine
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Lasley admrs. David Lasley app gdn of Thos. Medium, Felix and Mary Lasley, orphs of Thos. Lasley, dec'd Nov. 3, 1828. Returns for 1829 show slaves delivered to David as gdn and one slave Jere de- livered to Catharine Reed. Returns for 1830 says Mary Lasley, now Bell.
LEONARD, NANCY app. gdn of Henry G. Leonard minor of Golden Leonard May 1, 1815.
LATHAM, SARAH dec'd est. Robt. Wilson, admr. Sale of old Stills in Boston $669.15 in 1832. Paid for coffin for Mrs. Latham in 1834. Paid J. Bryan, Miss Latham and R. Wilson and wife their part of proceeds of stills and paid Miss Latham for support of her father in 1835. Paid them in 1839 their shares of sale of land in Abbeville. Coffin for D. Latham in 1842. Letter from Jas. J. McAster or McAstin of Charleston, Feb. 1, 1843 to John H. Dyson, Washington, Ga. He enclosed a statement of Capt. Wilson of the est of Mrs. Latliam upon which he based his letter of Dec. 6, or Mr. Bryan's rather to Dyson in Milledgeville, he has just returned front New York and finds no reply. Capt. Wilson is now an old man and is desirous of a settlement of this est. It is a question whether Daniel Latham was a legal heir of his wife, It appears that Mr. Bryan and Capt. Wilson maintained the Lathams and wish to be reimbursed "Tell aunt Mary Sneed and Grace that Mr. Bryan fully concurs in admitting Capt. Wilsons demand to be reimbursed for these losses of grandmothers est. You will greatly oblige me by an immediate reply."
LIPHAM, FRANCES A., Her petition stating that Aaron Lipham late of this county dec'd made a deed Oct. 18, 1816 to her of one third of a certain tract of land and one third part of 15 slaves, and one third to David Tinsley Lipham, his son, and at Aaron's death the other third to belong to said Frances A. Lipman and her heirs forever. On Dec. 6, 1818 he made his will, disposing of the property in a different manner. Frances protests the will, she has now in her possession two thirds of the property and will never relinquish her claim. In witness whereof she sets her hands and seal in open court the day of proving the will May 10, 1819. At July Term 1820 the court assigns to Frances A. Lipham, wid of said dec'd two thirds in her own right and one third as admx. of David T. Lipham, dec'd.
LISHMAN, EDWARD dec'd. Nancy Lishman, admx. Warrant of apprmt May 13, 1795. List of articles sold by Nancy Dec. 12, 1795, horse, cattle etc.
LOWRY, DAVID dec'd. Inv. Mar. 29, 1788. Daniel W. Easley, Vines Collier, Abraham Hill, Benj. Blake, Thos. Duke, apprs. Slaves Pat, Til and Sam, queens chaney and Delf ware, buffet or corner cupboard, house, shop and joiners tools etc. Recorded in Book "D D" folio 133.
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LOYD, DANIEL dec'd. Inv. Sept. 5, 1804. Slaves Fedrick, Beck and child, Nathan, Lewis, Hagar and Tom, bay horse etc.
LYLE, JAMES dec'd. Jas. and John Finley, admrs. Warrant of apprmt Nov. 1, 1830. Writ of dower to Elizabeth Lyle, wid of Jas., Mar. 3, 1831 in 294 acres on Little river as set forth in a certain deed from Isabel Finley, admx and Samuel Finley, admr of Jas. Finley, dec'd. Dec. 13, 1824.
LEA, WILLIAM dec'd. est. Return of Jos. Henderson, excr Mar. 7, 1809. "In the lifetime of Aquilla Burroughs, (the other excr.), and after the death of Nancy Lea the wid of the testator, towit on 28th, day of Jan. 1809 a certain negro woman and her two children which by the will belonged to the wid for life, final division to two grand- children, were exposed to public sale, Richard Peteet became the purchaser. He paid half the price to Aquilla Burroughs before his death and the other half belongs to said Richard as a legatec. Returns Mar. 1810 expenses to courts of Jackson and Clark counties for the est. Legacies paid Jonathan and Nancy Lea. Receipt of Nancy Lee Jan. 1, 1811, for her part of the land. Receipts of Philip and Wm. Jane or Janes (Gean?) Dec. 1811. .Jan. 1812 for their legacies in full. Amounts received for Solomon, Nancy and Noah Lee and Southey Littleton. Receipt of John Dyson, C. C. O. for pay for Noah Lee's bond as admr on est of Wm. Lee dec'd, Dec. 19, 1823. Returns 1825 Paid Solomon Lee a certain slave, his distributive share. Paid Mathias Mauck certain slaves in right of his wife Frances Mauck under the will of her grandfather Wm. Lea, dec'd. Letters dismissory granted Noah Lee Feb. 6, 1827. Wilkes Co. Inferior Court July 1799. A. Burroughs and Jos. Henderson, excrs. vs Thos. Lee. Thos. Lee on Jan. 1, 1793 was indebted to Wm. Lee for L30, and whereas Wm. Lee in his time before Jan. 1, 1793 paid one Frederick Sims in his life time L10. Said Thos. is possessed of a tract of land whereon he lives bought from said Wm. Lee in his life time and not paid for. Thomas ordered to appear at next term of court. July Term. 1799.
LEE, PHILIP dec'd. Warrant of apprmt Sept. 16, 1795 Elizabeth Lee, admx. Inv. made by Nathaniel Gunnells and John Abernathy. Returns of Elizabeth Jan. 4, 1799, paid a judgement obtained by Archibald Burton 1798.
LEE, MOSES dec'd. Wm. Lee, admr. First returns 1803, paid for said Moses to Josiah Holmes $23.00. Returned 1814. Returns 1809 paid for warrant of apprmt etc. Receipt of Jas. Gafford 1813 legatee for $110.00. Receipt of Archibald Tarpley as legatee and of both the above 1813 for $110.00 as gift from Jas. Lee one of the legatees. Receipt of Thos. Lee 1814 for same amount as one of the legatees.
LEE, NANNY (NANCY, ANNY), Returns of Jos. Henderson, gdn for
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1800, 1801, 1802, paid tax etc. Return of Christopher Irvin, gdn of Nanny Lee no date, for supplies.
LEE, JAMES dec'd. Petition for dower of Nancy Lisle, formerly Nancy Lee, wid. of said James, dec'd, for dower in two tracts on Little river, containing 300 acres each. Feb. 21, 1821. Bond of Jos. C. Foster as gdn for Wm. S. and John B. Lee, Nov. 2, 1829, both over 14 years old. Receipt of Henry B. Lee to Henry G. Lyle, gdn for $2650.00 in full of Margaret B. Lee's legacy in est of Jas. Lee, dec'd Oct. 4, 1829.
MCCLENDON, JACOB dec'd. Martha Mcclendon, excx. Warrant of apprmt Apr. 23, 1793. Inv. May 24, 1793. Est. debtor to Dennis Mcclendon for $50.00 paid by Francis Mcclendon one of the excrs May 3, 1799. Account of Martha Douglas against the est for 5 bushels rye, 1799. Receipt of John Douglas Nov. 1, 1800. Jacob Mcclendon and Thos. Thurmond's note to Jas. and Philip Thurmond, admrs of Benj. Thur- mond, dec'd for $50.00 Dec. 27, 1796. Judah Thurmond, test. Receipt of D. Terrell, C. C. O. for letters testamentary, recording will etc. of Jacob Mcclendon Aug. 15, 1799. Acet of Dr. Joel Abbott to Jacob Mcclendon, dec'd. Visits in Aug. 1798, Mar. 1799. Acct. of Felix Gilbert against Jacob Mcclendon, dec'd 1797, salt sugar etc. Travis Mcclendon bought hat, salt, linen etc. Order of Jacob Mcclendon to Archy Stokes Nov. 10, 1798 for 11/2 gals. molasses and 1 hdkf. Return of Azariah Bailey and Francis Mcclendon, excrs no date. Paid John Darracott tax for 1792, paid Dennis Mcclendon $50.00, paid Jas. and Philip Thurmond $52.00. Return of Francis Mcclendon one of the excrs made Mar. 1809 showing he paid Dennis McClendon $50.00. Stokes account, Martha Douglas, Joel Abbotts 1800, Gilberts acct. 1799. Simeon Mclendon, caveator vs. Lewis Mclendon, appellant for letters of admn on est of Jacob Mclendon, Sr., dec'd May Term 1815, on the grounds that dec'd left a will which was duly probated many years ago.
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