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Heirs of Averett to Agreement and Contract. Filed April 2, 1890 and recorded
in Notarial book No. 31 pages 210 et seq. Ouachita Parish Court House, Ouachita
Parish, Monroe, Louisiana.
State of Louisiana
Parrish of Ouachitaw
Articles of agreement between the successors of Anna Eliza and E. D. Averett
deceased estate. That we find belonging to the succession of Anna Eliza & E. D.
Averett deceased and E. D. Averett deceased and Georgiana Virginia Averett the
following number of acres of land to wit
In Township 17 N[orth] R[ange]
One East - Section 4 - 440 acres
In Section 5 - 440 acres
In Section 6 -
40 "
TOTAL - 920 acres.
In T[ownship] 18 N[orth] R[ange]One East
In Section No. 19 - 280
In Sec[tion] 20 - 160 acres,
In Sec[tion] 29 -
320,
In Sec[tion] 30 - 160,
In Sec[tion] 31 - 80.
In Sec[tion] 32 - 280
acres,
In Sec[tion] 33 - 80 acres
making a total of 1360.
In
T[ownship] 13 N[orth] R[ange] One West sec[tion] 24 - 160 acres
160
Making a total of 2440 acres
We also find a deed from Wilson P.
Roberts in favor of E. D. Averett for one hundred sixty acres the NE quarter of
Sec 29[tion] T[ownship] 18 N[orth] R[ange]One East in the State and Parrish
above mentioned. We also find six head of cattle, one pony, one mule and twenty
head of hogs. We E. D. Newton of the Parrish of Lincoln State of La. Natural
tutor representing the minor heirs of Petronia K. Averett deceased viz. Aalar
Howard, Fredrick Evander Ellis Daton, Nellie Ester, Bertha P., and Blanchard
Ferand Newton. Also Horace Arthur Newton, and Lillie E. E. Walters, of Chaldrop
Ca., Alabama.
James Wade of Lincoln Parrish, La natural Tutor of
Florence Emma Wade, daughter of Emma Averett deceased, John Averett, Charles E.
Averett, Edgar B. Averett, James E. Averett and Sallie E. Averett of Ouachitaw
Parrish La. Also Georgiana Virginia Averett wife of the late E. D. Averett
deceased, also Clara Estella & Hattie Irene Averett of the above Parrish and
State, have on this November 27th, AD 1889 in the presence of R. B. George and
Z. Murphrey lawful witnesses and residents of Ouachitaw Parrish Louisiana
Covenant, and agree binding ourselves, our heirs and assigns to the following
mode of closing and settling the succession of Anna Eliza, and E. D. Averett
deceased situated in the Parrishes of Lincoln and Ouachitaw State above written
viz: That as much as was agreed to be paid to the three eldest heirs of Anna
Eliza Averett’s estate, January 11th AD 1872 Thirteen /hundred Dollars, we agree
and endorse the action of E. D. Averett in said Settlement and will dispense
with an administration by deeding unto Edgar B. Averett, James E. Averett, &
Sallie E. Averett, sufficient land at five dollars per acre to amount to
Thirteen Hundred Dollars each. That we will complete the payment of any heirs
unpaid interest as per agreement of E. D. Averett made January AD 1872 excepting
interest per annum on said balance, in land at five dollars per acre. We agree
to deed to Georgiana Virginia Averett, wife of the late E. D. Averett deceased,
with all the improvements & appurtenances there on belonging, with all the
perishable co property. The said Georgiana Virginia Averett, Clara Estella &
Hattie Irene Averett accepting same as their interest in land estate of E. D.
Averett deceased. That we endorse the transfer of all lands made by E. D.
Averett estates, deceased, situated in the Parrishes of Lincoln & Ouachitaw of
State above written. We furthermore agree to carry out the sprit of the transfer
of all lands sold and unpaid for, which are as follows, To Sam Green one hundred
& twenty acres for which we find him due in the amount of two hundred & forty
six dollars & forty cents. To James Tippit Sixty acres for which we find him due
the first of January AD 1890, the sum of One hundred & eighty six dollars
leaving a balance of One hundred & fourteen dollars at eight per cent per annum,
payable first of January AD 1891. R. B. George, forty acres for which we find
him due, One hundred Dollars, and payable as follows, twenty five dollars due on
twenty seventh of November AD 1889 & thirty seven 50/100 dollars due the twenty
seventh of November AD 1890 & thirty seven 50/100 dollars due the twenty seventh
of November AD 1891. To the Methodist colored parsonage ten acres which we find
it due by Henry Smith & John Cossrie? The sum of Thirteen dollars & 35/100
dollars with 8 per cent interest per annum from December 11, 1888. That we
appoint Charles C. Averett of Ouachitaw Parrish our duly authorized agent to
pr---in the collection of money due the estate of E. D. Averett on the above
lands sold, and to pay out of said money all necessary expenses accruing in the
closing of the successions above named, and then to partition, and to pay to
each of the ten heirs, an equal portion of the remaining money so S__on. As
collected. It is fully understood that the said Charles E. Averett our agent, is
required to retain on all lands sold, & unpaid for, a mortgage for the purchase
price. We further agree after paying Thirteen hundred less what has been paid to
Edgar B. Averett, James E. Averett, & Sallie E. Averett, wife of T. H. Wade that
we then divide the remaining lands belonging to the estates of Anna Eliza
Averett & E. D. Averett deceased, equally between the heirs of Petronia K.
Averett deceased, John Averett, Emma E. Averett deceased, Charles E. Averett,
Edgar B. Averett, James E. Averett, and Sallie E. Averett, wife of T. H Wade. To
the above agreement we sign in the presence of subscribing witnesses R. Murphary
and R. B. George both of the Parrish and State above written on this November
twenty seventh AD 1889.
Witnessed
R. B. George
Z. Murphrey
John Averett
Signatures of Heirs
C. E. Averett
E. D. Newton Tutor
J. W. Wade Tutor
E. B. Averett (His Mark)
James E. Averett (His Mark)
Thos. H. Wade & Sallie E. Wade
Horace A. Newton
John C. Walters & Lillie
E. E. Walters
Per Horace A. Newton Atty
Georgia Ann Virginia Averett
Clara Estella Averett
Hattie Irene Averett
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Before me the undersigned authority personally came and
appeared R. B. George who being _______by sworn depath and says that he is a
[sub?]scribing witness to the above and foregoing contract and agreement between
the heirs of Averett, that all the parties whose signatures appear thereto
signed the same in his presence and in the presence of Z .Murphry the other
attesting witness, and for the objects and purposes therein expressed, sworn and
subscribed before me the 4th day of Febry 1890. R. B. George
R. T. Young
Dy Clerk 5th D/C
Contributed by Cline Averett
Died 3-28-1959 ... Lived at time of death 201 S. 6th St., Monroe, Ouachita Parish, La. ... filed by Tom Carter, son ... Charles C. Carter married Leona Burns Carter ... one daughter, Ceile Carter who died in childhood ... owned no land ... Estate value totaled $3,044.94
Died July 5, 1963. ... Lived at time of death 612 Louise Ane St. Monroe, Ouachita Parish, La. ... filed by Fred Carter, Jr. & Annie Lucille Carter both residents of Adams County, Mississippi, Harold Lee Carter & Gladys Marie Carter both residents of Cook County, Illinois ... Tom married Gladys McClain who died July 26, 1962 Ouachita Parish, La. ... Tom died at St. Frances Hospital in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, La. ... Tom left a hand written will of which a photo copy is in his succession records at Ouachita Parish, La. ... In his will Tom left everything to his wife Gladys since she died first his nearest living relatives filed [1st cousins of Tom]. ... No children. ... Ouachita National Bank served as Administer of the estate ... Owned land a] 612 Louise Anne St. Monroe, La. b] Block 33 of Layton’s 2nd Addition c] Lot 6 of Square 2 of Blanks Addition d] Lot 7 of Square 2 of Blanks Addition e] ½ % Lot 13 of Square 11 of Wilson Williams Addition total value of estate $19,010.18 ... Separate court order included in Tom’s succession records is for Kathryn Carter to receive $500.00 cash on Oct 30, 1964 for child support from Fred Carter Jr. wiping out the $1,00.00 due her
Died Jan. 6, 1954 ... This record is of his curatorship ... John W. Carter is declared incompetent for the purpose of receiving and administering welfare benefits ... Winnie Cain is given duties of his curatrix.
Died June 5, 1967 ... Lived at time of death ... Lot 14 & 15 Square 52 of Ouachita Cotton Mills 2nd Addition, Monroe, Ouachita Parish, La. ... filed by Estelle McLeod Carter, wife ... They married May 25, 1962…No children
Died July 31, 1952 ... Lived at time of death in Monroe, Ouachita Parish, La. ... filed by Hattie Carter, wife [Nee Gibson] ... They married Apr. 17, 1940 in Richland Parish, La. ... No children ... John was married once before to Emma Porter in 19?? they had no children … John’s Father was Ike Carter and his Mother was Erie Carter both had died at their home in Madison Parish, La. years ago…Owned land Lot 3 of F.D. Thompson Subdivision of Willie Cheffin Property. There were on debts … Estate valued at $500.00…note to self Nee Gibson name appears on the document just as I wrote it here I do not know why it is written there
Died ? no death date given was filed in court May 14, 1962 ... filed by Esvenie Flourney Robinson, sole heir…Owned land Lot 2 of Square B of William Marker’s partial subdivision of S.W. Quarter [SW1/4] of SE1/4, Section 7, Township 18, N. Range 5E, containing 1 acre more or less
Died Feb. 14, 1944 ... filed by Annie Dora Carter, wife ... Joseph died in Shreveport, La. but lived at Monroe, La. since 1926 ... Joseph and Annie married in Shreveport, La. Owned land Lot 3 & 4 of Square 4 of Highland Park Addition worth $2,750.00 ... Estate valued at $5,275.50
Died June 8, 1948 … filed by Etta McDonald Carter, wife …Savery married Etta in Union Parish, La. Nov. 5, 1908 ... Living children, all residents of Ouachita Parish at time of filing, Ruvian D. Carter, Mrs Eithel Carter Butler, Mrs. Queenie Carter Faulk, and Truitt B. Carter ... Later in document all children are named: Ruvian D. Carter, Mrs Eitel Carter Butler [wife of 3rd husband, R. C. Butler, and divorced from 1- Bert Anting and 2- Joe Faulk], Mrs. Queenie Carter, Truitt B. Carter, 1 unnamed boy who died at 3 weeks old, William Burrough Carter [killed by enemy 1944 while in military], Henry Carter [ killed by enemy 1943 while in WW II] neither of the dead sons were ever married and had no children ... Owned land N1/2 of the NE1/4, the S1/2 of the NE1/4 and the SE1/4 of the NW1/4 all in Section 36 Twp. 20N, Range 1E; the N1/2 of the NW1/4 and the E1/2 of the SE1/4 all in Section 31 Twp. 20 N., Range 2E containing 360 acres more or less together with all improvements thereon valued at $7,200.00
Contributed May 2007 by Clara Cornell
Ouachita, La Succession File A-550
Petition of William Honeycutt, Sr.
filed 9 Jan 1859 to have Sheppard Wood appointed administrator of the Estate of
Sena Honeycutt, the deceased wife of William Honeycutt, Sr., who died in 185_
Sena was the daughter of Henry Slaughter (death date of 185_ may refer to Henry
Slaughter)
Heirs are Minors of son, Edmund Honeycutt, namely Julie, Winifred
and Christopher,
Minors of son, William Honeycutt, Jr. -- Bradford and
Stanford Honeycutt, who live in Texas
Dicy, wife of Shepherd Wood
Elizabeth, wife of John Coultson.
Winifred, wife of John Hicks, all residents
of Ouachita Parish.
Minor children of daughter, Nancy, deceased wife of Henry
Hobbs of same residence, William H. and Silas Hobbs.
Four grandchildren,
children of son Edmund, both dead. Ebenezer, a major, Julia, Winifred and
Christopher, minors.
Additional Comments:
Not mentioned is son, John Honeycutt, son of William
Honeycutt, died previously -
William Honeycutt, petitions for adm. of
estate, 13 Oct 1838, Succession A-548 (Minute Bk F, p 500)
William Honeycutt,
Jr. died 25 Aug 1835 (Succession A-549)
Edmund Honeycutt, 27 Nov 1841
(Succession A-546)
William Honeycutt, Sr. can be found in Ouachita Census,
1820, 1830, 1840, 1850.
Contributed 20 Mar 2010 by Grace Nezworski
Source: Ouachita, La Succession File A-550, written 1859, recorded January 9, 1859.
SUCCESSION OF JOSEPH PIBITO
Book A Pg 139 Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachta______
Court of Probate 15th Aug. 1813
The declaration of Maryann Pibito Widow of Jos. Pibito deceases late
resident of this parish and the said deceedent entered into the bonds of
Matronomy in this place formerly a Spanish Colony with the declarant, that
during the said mariage the declarant had by her husband deceased five children
- to wit
William Pibito aged about 22 years
Augustus Pibito aged about
20 do
Alexis Pibito aged about 16 do
Micheal Pibito aged about 12 do
Margaret Pibito aged about 14 do
And on the 8th day of June last past the
Jos. Pibito, her husband departed this life without a will within the knowledge
and belief of the declarent.
In testomony hereof and the matter herein
set of oath , the declarant avers as truth and subscribed the prestut with her
ordianary mark not knowing how to write and in present of and before me Oliver J
Morgan parish Judge and Judge of Probates in and for the parish of Ouachita and
State of Louisiana and the witness present this 15th day of August 1813.
Maryann Pibito, x her mark
Oliver J Morgan, P Judge
Be it
remembered that I Oliver J Morgan Parish Judge in and for
said Parish having
received information of the decesed of Jos.
Pibito Farmer late resident of
this parish who departed this life
insteate at his residence on the 8th day
of June 1813 as appears by
the declaration of Maryann Pibito the decedent
widow ~ Now in
conformanity with the 123 article of Title 1st Successious Ch
VII
of the digist of the civil law in force in this state have made the
necessary enquirey of the decedents has heirs within this parish
and state
aforesaid by the aforesaid declaration of the decedents
widow that these are
legetimate descendants aforesaid to wit:
William Pibito about 22 Years
of age
Augustus Pibito about 20 Years of age
Alexis Pibito about 16 Years
of age
Margaret Pibito about 14 Years of age
Micheal Pibito about 12 Years
of age
And futhermore in obedience to the 12 th art: next to succeding
the Art: last aforesaid. I have made Inventory no seals having been affixed of
the Estate of which the decedent owed seized, Debts and Credits in the presence
of Widow and family of the decedent, acting for herself and hiers and the heirs
aforesaid and Jns. Hughes and Jas. Mc Lawchlin the witness present
INVENTOREY OF THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH PIBITO dec’d
1 Plantation containing
240 arpents of land $ 1,000.00
4 horses 80.00
9 cows 100.00
5 Heifers
25.00
3 ditto 30.00
60 head of hogs 100.00
Kitchen furniture 10.00
Household furniture 5.00
2 plows 8.00
$1358.00
Debts owing by the
succesion
To Widow Choland Einad 877.63
To Dr. W. Weathersbee 13.50
$891.03
And in completion of the further duties by law required I have
appointed Mr James Mc Lawchien and John Hughes appraisors of the Estate
afore-said who having been first duly sworn before the said parish, appraised
the same and placed the value of the articles therin contained in the right
margin in column in the said inventory which said property is left in the
possesion of the widow of the deceased during the delays to accept as ----unce
the successian on behalf of the decendants
In testimony hereof I the said
Parish parish Judge appraisors, Widow Pibito and the witnesses sign the present
process verbal this 15th day of Augt. 1813
Jn. Hughes
Maryann Pibito,
x her mark
Maryann Pibito, x her mark for the minor children
James
McLawchlin x his mark
William Pibito x his mark
Augustin Pibito x his mark
And afterwards to wit on the 28th day July 1814 Maryann Widow Pibito for
herself and as natural tutoress of her minor children, Willian Pibito and
Augustus Pibito sons and heirs of Joseph Pibito deceased of full age and acting
for themselves, having declared their intention of accepting the succession of
the said decedent, made and signed an act of acceptance upon file with the
papers relative to said succession and which is in the following form viz:
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF OUACHITA
Before me Oliver J. Morgan
parish in and for the parish aforesaid duly autherized by law to perform and
discharge notarial acts presonally came and appeared Maryann Pibito widow of the
late Jos. Pibito decd acting for herself and for and on behalf of Margaret
Pibito Alexis Pibito and Micheal Pibito minor heirs of Jos Piboto dec'd-William
Pibito, Augustus Pibito acting for themselves, heirs and legal decendents of the
said Joseph Pibito dec'd Do by the present act accept the succession of the said
Jos. Pibito deceased pure and simple.
In testomony whereof the declarants
sign the present before me the said parish Judge and in the presence of Jno.
Hughes and James McLawchlin witness present and I the said parish Judge have
signed the present and affixed my seal of office this 28 day of July 1814
Oliver J. Morgan, P. Judge
Maryann Piboto x her mark not knowing how to
write for herself & the minor children
William Piboto x his mark not
knowing how to write
Augustus Piboto x his mark not knowing how to write
Witness present
Jno Hughes
J. M Lawchlin
Whereupon it is
ordered that said widow and heirs be put into possession of the whole estate of
the deceased.
Oliver J. Morgan, P. Judge
Contributed by Carolyn Pevytoe Avery
Source: Succession Of Cassandra Smith, written 2 Feb 1866, recorded 7 Apr 1866
To the Honorable the Judge of the 12 Judicial District Courts holding
sessions in for the Parish of Ouachita State of Louisiana
This
petition of Francis Marion Smith a resident of said Parish and State
with respect represents---
That, on the Sixth day of December,
1865, at her late residence in said Parish, this mother, Cassandra
Smith did, intestate, that she was possessor of a small estate
consisting of real and personal property, situated in zone said Parish
of Ouachita, that she left no surviving husband, but nine children, all
of mature age – to wits.-
D. Claiborne Smith, a resident of the State of Arkansas,
Lucinda, wife of James Ellison, residents of the State of Tennessee,
Sanford S. Smith,
A. Jackson Smith,
Elizabeth, wife of Zachary Martin,
Rebecca P., wife of John Wentzell,
Emily C., wife of David Wentzell,
Josephine, wife of Hypolite Labaun, and
Lou Jo Ellison, residents of the State of Louisiana.
Petitioner further represents
that an administrator should be appointed to ----- the property
belonging to the succession, and proposes that he himself be appointed
administrator with the forms of Law in such case made -----
Petitioner further prays that an order issued in the Records of Parish of
Ouachita, indicating him to make an inventory and appraisements of all the
property belonging to said succession –
and further that Wm T. Atkins be
appointed attorney to represent D. Claiborn Smith & Lucinda Ellison, the
absent heirs & for all other necessary orders and for general reliefs.
R.W. Jemison, Atty
State of Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita –
Let the prayer of the petitioner be granted -
In the mother of this Succession of Cassandra Smith - and –
It is ordered that Charles Deleny, Parish Recorder & ex official
notary public for said Parish – make an inventory & appointment of
all the property belonging to said succession and
return this same to this officer on or before Wednesday 12th February
1866___ It is further ordered that Wm J. Atkins be appointed attorney to
represent the ----- heirs, D. Claiborne Smith & Lucinda Ellison,
the absent heirs & for all other necessary orders and for general reliefs.
R. W. Jemison, Atty
State of Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita –
Let the prayer of the petitioner be granted - In the mother of this Succession
of Cassandra Smith - and – It is ordered that Charles Deleny, Parish Recorder
& ex official notary public for said Parish – make an inventory
& appointment of all the property belonging to said succession and return this
same to this officer on or before Wednesday 12th February 1866___ It is further
ordered that Wm J. Atkins be appointed attorney to represent the ----- heirs,
D. Claiborne Smith & Lucinda Ellison now absent for this State.
Done & signed this the 2nd day of February 1866
James W -----
State of Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita
We & each of us absolutely swear that we will to the best of our ability
and understanding appraise all of the property composing succession of
the Mrs. Cassandra Smith, Decd. Which may be shown to us and come to our
knowledge.
Sworn to & subscribed
Before me this 10th Day of
February, 1866
J.S. Moore
Chars DeLany, Recorder
State of Louisiana, Paris of Ouchita
Be it known that on this tenth day of
February 1866, in persuarnce to an order issued from the Hon, 12th
District Court, in for said parish, dated 2nd day of February, 1866, and
directed to me, to make an inventory and appraisment of the property
composing the Sucession of Mrs. Cassandra Smith Decd, situated in said
Parish of Ouachita, I have appointed James W. Décor and James S. Moore,
appraisers to appraise Said property, what after being sworn, according
to law, proceeded as follows –
Madison Rogers note for $1,080.20
Appraised at $1,080.20
John Wentzell’s note for $640.27
Appraised at $640.27
One feather bed & mattress & bed Clothes
appraised at $60.00
One Clothes Press appraised at $12.00
One Clock appraised at $10.00
One Look Glass appraised at $3.50
1 Table &
Books appraised at $20.00
Day irons, 2 shovels, tongs & Candlesticks
appraised at $3.00
One Rocker appraised at $1.50
3 Trunks appraised at
$15.00
4 Talbes $12.00
Washbowl & Petestal $2.50
1 Lot
Crockery $ 3.50
20 Heogs more or less $50.00
1 Cow & Calf
$10.00
1 Buzzy & Harness $25.00
1 Press $3.00
$1,951. 27
Totaling to the sum of nineteen hundred & fifty one 97/100 Dollars – in
faith where of I have signed my name hereto in presence of the
undersigned witnesses with the appraisers on this 10th day of February,
1866.
James Decer
J.T. Climes
J.S. Moore
R.Y. Babb
W.T. Atkins,
Atty for absent heir
Charles DeLany, Recorder
State of Louisiana,Parish of Ouachita
I, F. Marion Smith, sworn that I will faithfully ---------
and perform all singular the duties-------------
entrusted on me as Co-administrator of the
--------------- Cassandra Smith, dec. according to the best of my
ability & understanding, So help me God. Fr.Me.Smith
Sworn to of scribed before me
This 21st Day, Feby, 1866
A.L. Seact Dyclt [sic]
State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita.
By reason of the law, the
evidence & by further reason of the application of F M Smith for the
administration of ----- of Cassandra Smith died having been advertised
in the manner prescribed by law for more then ten clear days & no
opposition having been made hereto it is ordered that said F. M. Smith be
appointed Administrator of said Succession ----- his giving bond with
good security taking the oath prescribed by law
Done & signed in
office this 21st day of Feby -----
James H Milling, Clerk
State of Louisiana,Parish of Ouachita, Twelfth Judicial District Court
Whereas, F. Marion Smith has been appointed
Administrator of the Succession of Cassandra Smith and had given bond
and made oath as prescribes by Law.
Now, THEREFORE, he is hereby
authorized and fully empowered to discharge and perform, all and
singular, the duties appertaining to the said appointment according to
law.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and
affixed the Seal of the Court, on this 21st day of February, A. D. 1866
A True Copy A. L. Seact By Clerk
State of Louisiana, Twelfth District Court, Parish of Ouachita
Know all Men by these Presents,
THAT WE, Fr Marion Smith as principal, and David Wentzell as
security of are held and firmly bound unto T. S. Crawford Judge in and
for said Parish of Ouachita, or to his successors in office, in the sum
of Two Thousand Five hundred Dollars for the payment of which we bind
ourselves, and each of us, and each of our heirs, executors and
administrators, jointly and severally and firmly by these presents.
Dated this 21st day of February A.D. 1866.
The condition of the
above obligation is such, that if the above bound F. Marion Smith
administrator of the Estate of the late Cassandra Smith deceased, does
well and truly, according to law, administer the same; and further, does
make and render a true, just and perfect account of his actions and
doings, when hereunto lawfully required, either by the aforesaid Judge
or his successors in office, agreeably to law, or by the heir of said
deceased, or their lawful Attorney or Attorneys, or by the duly
appointed and authorized executor or executors of the last will and
testament of the said deceased, should it hereafter appear that any such
will or testament was by the said deceased made, then this obligation to
be void, or else to remain in full force and virtue.
In witness of,
we have hereunto set our hands, this day and year above written.
In
presence of Fr. Me. Smith, David Wentzell
C. L LeBaunt, Clerk
To the Hon, the Judge of the 12th Judicial holding Sessions in an for
the Parish of Ouachita State of Louisiana.
The petition of F. Marion
Smith, Administrator of the Succession of Cassandra Smith dec’d with
respect represents that this and some debts – one by said Succession –
and that a considerable fortion of the personal property is -favorable
in it s motive & difficults and expensive to as ------- fully appraise
lb ---- to the inventory on file ----- and that it is to the best
interest of the heirs that it should be sold - ---- her ----- that an
order may be issued from the Honorable Court authorizing an explanation
---- the Sale, and of the property of said Succession except the notes
and accets --- one the Succession – and be further prays for general
relief.
R. W. Jemison, Atty
The State of Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita, Clerks Office 12th District Court
To F. Marion Smith, Administrator of the Succession of Cassandra Smith, decd.
In Issuance of an order issued from the ----- 12th Judicial District
Court in and for the Parish & State afore said, being date February 26,
A.D. 1866. You are hereby directed and required to Sell at Public
Auction according to law all the property embraced in the inventory of
Said Succession ----- the Notes due by John Wentzell & Madison
Rogers, and make your return to the office of the Clerk of Said Court as
the law directs.
Witness my Official Sig and Seal of the Court, this
26th day of February A.D. 1866.
James H. Milling, Clerk
State of Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita
Succession Cassandra Smith
By nova of the Law and the ----- in this and it is ordered that F. Marion Smith,
Administrator, sell according to Law, all of the property succeeded of
the Succession of Cassandra Smith dec’d, in the inventory, except the
----- one by John Wentzell and Madison -----.
Done & signed in office
this the 26th day of February 1866.
James H. Milling, Clerk
State of Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita
Cash Sale Procas Verbal [sic]
Be it known that on this the 17th day of March 1866, in obedience to the
annexed with the State, issued from the District Court of Ouachita
Parish, being Date February 26th 1866 , I, as directed, I proceeded to
sell at public auction for cash all the property embraced in the
Inventory of the Succession of Cassandra Smith dec’d except the Notes
due by Jm Wentzell & Madison Rogers __ after having advertised the same,
according to Law in the Ouachita Telegraph, a news paper publisher, in
said Parish of Ouachita __ with the following results __ No Wits ___ I
myself, F. Marion Smith, bid the appraisment - $10.00 for the Clock no
other bid being made, Joseph W. Parker bid $3.300 for the Looking Glass
and $1.50 for the Rocker being the highest and cash bidder. James W.
Dran & F. Marion Smith bid the appraisment for the Home amounting in the
------ to $29.00, trunks $15.00, nothing ----bought the appraisment –
The Clothes Prep and the Cow & Calf were no offers bid no claimes as the
property of Mrs. Rebecca & John Wentzell and unamously ---- and the
appraisers.
Attest
Ethen Frowler, F. M. Smith
R.W. Jemison,
Administrator of the Suc. Cassandra Smith
State of Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita
Anding Sole [sic], Proces Verbal [sic]
Be it known that on this, the 7th day of April 1866 –
in absence to the amended wit to
----- I proposed to sell at ----- auction to the highest bidder all the
personal property belonging to the succession of Cassandra Smith which
did not sell at the cash sale made by me on this 17th day of March, cash
offerr having administration the same according to law in the parish of
Ouachita-----, a mem of the families in said State Parish - When H.
LaBaun did off to Bid starting at $35.00. The bowl & pitcher at $4.00 &
1-Book at 25 cents - & gave his nob for $39.25 – with John H. Hobb as
Security & I F. M. Smith bid off 3. Tables at $4.00 & 3 books at $3.00 –
Shovel--- at $1.00. Lot of ---- at $4.00 and the ---- at $22.50 – and
gave my note payable to the administrator for $35.00 with H. LaBaun as
Security - $4.00 Cash was paid for the Prefs $3.00 cash for 1 table, 50
cents cash for 1 talbe, pd cash for 1-Book, making in the ---- - $82.75
– for blank and blank was not sold, it being the property of Hypolite
LaBaun & Emily by first upon the Inventory.
Witnesses-
J. S. Moore
F. M. Smith
R. W. Jemison, Administrator of Suc. C. Smith, decd.
Transcribed and contributed 17 Mar 2008 by Carolyn Jones Modica
Note: D. Claiborne Smith, A. Jackson Smith, Elizabeth
Smith, Zachary Martin, Emily Smith, Francis Marion Smith, David Wentzell,
Josephine Smith, Hypolite Labaun, James Ellison, Lucinda Smith, Rebecca P.
Smith, John Wentzell, Sanford S. Smith,
Cassandra Smith, Lou Jo Smith, Wm T.
Atkins, R.W. Jemison
13 September 1880 Succession of Eliza Vinson Thompson and John T. Thompson
(Note Eliza was married to William Grant previous to her marriage to John T.
Thompson)
To the Honorable Judge, of the 5th Judicial District Court in
and for the Parish of Ouachita in the State of Louisiana. The petition of Mack
A. Vinson a resident of your said Parish & State with respect represents unto
your Honor, That Mrs. Eliza Thompson of the same residence died on or about the
10th day of August 1880, her Husband John T. Thompson died in you said Parish
both leaving a small Estate composed of real and personal property and five
minor children. That an administration of their succession is necessary. That
your petitioner is the Maternal Uncle of the children and that leisured said
success are indebted to him, that the other creditors of said succession are
willing for him to administer. Wherefore, the prowess considered your petitioner
Prays you Honor, to be appointed Administrator of the succession of the Mrs.
Eliza Thompson and John T. Thompson Deceased, after due and legal notice there
of and that an Inventory and appraisement be made of the property of said
successions and for all other decrees as the nature of case may require. He
further prays for General Relief.
//Signed//Robert Ray Attorney
The
foregoing petition being duly considered and it appearing that the Judge of the
5th District Court is absent from the Parish of Ouachita. It is ordered, that an
Inventory and Appraisement of the Property belonging to the Sucens of Eliza and
John T. Thompson be made in accordance to law & the same returned to this
office. Done & Signed in Chamber on this 13th Day of September, 1880
//Signed//A. Green, Clerk DC
State Of Louisiana Parish Of Ouachita
Robert Ray came before me and after being duly sworn deposes and prays that A.W.
Richardson, Judge of the 5th Judicial District court is absent from the Parish
of Ouachita to the best of his knowledge and belief.
//Signed//Robert Ray
Sworn andto and submitted before me on this 13th Day of September 1880.
//Signed//A . Green Clerk DC
18 Sept 1880 State of Louisiana Parish
of Ouachita Be it known , that on this the 18th day of September AD 1880 in
pursurance to an order issued from the Honorable Judge of the 5th District
Court, in and for said Parish, dated 13 September AD 1880 and directed to me,
the undersigned Clerk of the 5th District Court & exafficio Recorder of the
Parish of Ouachita, requiring me to make an Inventory and appraisement of all
the property composing the Successions of Eliza Thompson and John T. Thompson
deceased, lying and being in said Parish. I have this day appointed and sworn
William McQuiller and David Brady appraisers to to appraise said property, who
took and subscribed the following Oath : We and each of us do soleminly swear,
that we will, to the best of our ability and understanding, appraise all the
property belonging to and composing the Sucession of Eliza Thompson and John T.
Thompson deceased, situated and being in the Parish of Ouachita which may be
shown to us, or come to our knowledge. So help us God. Sworn to and subscribed
before me on this the 18th Day of September AD 1880. J. Garrett, Deputy Clerk
//Signed//William McQuiller David (X his mark) Brady And said appraisers in
presence of Robert Ray and Lawrence T Whittington legal witnesses, and with me
Deputy Clerk, proceed to make the said Inventory and apprasement as follows:
Eliza Thompsons Succession Inventory Appraised Value 2 Feather Beds $10.00 2
Bed steads $2.00 $12.00 4 Pillows, 2 Bolsters $1.50 $1.50 1 matress $1.00, 2
Trunks $1.00, 1 chair .50, 1 decnetary 2.00 $4.50 1 Table .50,2 Salt Cellars
.10, 1 plate .10 $0.70 1 Churn .50, 8 smoothing Irons $1.00, 1 Looking Glass .25
$1.75 1 Wash Pot $2.00, 1 cow $10.00 $12.00 Total $42.45 Sucession of John T.
Thompson 1 Lot Boots $5.00, Razor Strap $1.00 $6.00 1 Lot Bedding, 2 matresses,
2 quilts, 1 sheet, 1 bolster, 4 blankets, M. Box $8.00 1 Singer Sewing Machine
$25.00, 1 Calendar Clock $15.00 $40.00 1 Wash Stand and Lot medicine 4.00,1
Bureau 4.00,1 Lamp .75 $8.75 5 quilts, 1 matress, 1 M.Bar, 1 Bed Stead 8.00, 1
Decanter .50 $8.50 1 trunk .50,11 chairs 5.50, 1 cooking Stove Utensils 5.00
$11.00 1 Po Hand Balances paus, 1 crock, 2 jugs, 1 keg 2.00, 1 Blkg Brush.25
$2.25 1 Coffee Mill .25, 1 chamber .25, 1 Lot Table Ware 4.00, two 1 Gall Jugs
$4.90 1 Side Saddle 4.00, 2 water buckets, 2 wash pans .25, 1 Pair Cotton Scales
1.25 $5.50 4 cow bells 1.00, 1 monkey wrench 1.50, 2 saddles, 2 bridles, 2 ropes
3.00 $4.50 1 clothes line .25, 1 lot tools 2.00, 1 set hinges .25, 1 barrell.25,
$2.75 2 milk pails, 1 crock .75,1 cul. Plow, set of doublet single trees 2.00,
$2.75 1 combination plow, 2 single trees 4.00, 1 harrow, 2 horse Wagons 35.00
$39.50 1buggy 5.00, 1 Bay mare, Queen 75.00, Bay horse Dau 5.00 $85.00 1 Iron
gray calf, Bill 50.00, 2 spades & 2 hovels 2.00, 15 Bushels Corn 5.25 $57.25
2sets plow gear 2.00, 50 head fowls 5.00, 1 mattack , 1grubbing hoe .50 $7.50
1/2 sack salt 1.00, 2 1 Gall jugs, 5 Gall Can, 1 Jar 1.00, 1 lot leaf
Tobacco,.50 $2.50 1 bull tongue plow & 2 single tree .75, 40 head cattle 200.00
$200.75 50 head hogs, more or less @ 1.00 per head $50.00 10 Acres of Cotton,
Estimated at 6 Bales @ $30.00 $180.00 4 Acres Corn, Estimated at 80 bushels @.40
$32.00 50 pounds Potatoes, more or less @.50 $25.00 8 Beehives $4.00, 1 grinding
Rock 2.00, 1 Head Light .75 $6.75 1 Cross cut saw 1.00, 1 pr hawes .25, 1 4Gall
Jar .50 $1.75 3 Axes .75, 1 Needle Dilriuger .50, 1 drop leaf table 2.00 $3.25
40 Acres Land and improvements $400.00 2 quilts 2.00, 2 sheets 50, 1 Safe 3.00
$5.50 Total $1,201.75 Total aggregate Eliza Thompsons Succession Amounting to
$42.45 Total aggregate John T. Thompson Sucession Amounting to $1,201.75
There being no other property coming to our knowledge in said Parish, we the
said Deputy Clerk and Ex-Officeo Of Records and appraisers So help us God. Sworn
to and subscribed before me on this the 18th Day of September AD 1880. J.
Garrett, Deputy Clerk
//Signed//William McQuiller David (X his mark) Brady
30 Sept 1880 State of Louisiana 5th District Court Parish of Ouachita Know
all men by these presents, that we, Mack A. Vinson as principal, and W.D.
Wimberly and R.G. Cobb as securities are held and firmly bound into R.W.
Richardson, Judge of the 5th District Court, in and for the Parish of Ouachita
or to his successor in office, in the sum of Fifteen hundred and seventy five
dollars for the payment of which we bind ourselves and each of us and each of
our heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly and severally and firmly by
these presents. Dated 30th day of Sept AD 1880. The condition of the above
obligation is such that if the above bonded Mac A. Vinson administrator of the
Estate of the late Eliza Thompson and John T. Thompson deceased, does well and
truly according to Law, administer the same; and further does make and render a
true, first and perfect account of his actions and doings, when hereunto
lawfully require, Either by the aforesaid Judge or his successor in office,
agreeably to law, or by heirs of said deceased, or their lawful attorney or
attorneys or by the duly appointed and authorized Executor or Executors of the
last will and testament of the said deceased should it here after appear that
any such will or testament was by the said deceased made, then this obligation
is to be void or else to remain in full force and virtue. In witness whereof, we
have hereunto set our hands this day and year above written.
//Signed//Mack
A. Vinson W.D. Wimberly R.G. Cobb
Succession of Eliza & John T. Thompson
It is ordered that Mack A. Vinson be appointed Administrator of the Succession
of Eliza and John T. Thompson on his giving bond and security and taking the
Oath as prescribed by law. Done and signed in Chambers on this 4th day of
September 1880
//Signed//R.W. Richardson Judge 5th Dist
4 Oct 1880
R.W. Richardson, Judge 5th Dist The State of Louisiana 5th District Court of
Ouachita parish This shall certify, to all whom it may concern. That on the 13
Day of September AD 1880, an application was made to the Honorable Judge of the
5th Dist. Court of Ouachita Parish, by Mac A. Vinson praying that he might be
appointed Administrator of the Succn of Eliza Thompson and John T. Thompson.
Now know ye. That Mac A. Vinson, has been and he is hereby apponted
Administrator to the said succn and that he has fulfilled all the Prequisites of
the Law. Witness our hand and the seal of said Court, this 4th Day of Oct AD
1880.
//Signed//Austin Green – Clerk
Stat of Louisiana Parish of
Ouachita I do solemenly swear that I will well & faithfully discharge all the
duties incumbent on me as Administrator of the Sucession of Eliza & John T.
Thompson. So Help me God: Sworn to and subscribed before me, on this 4th day of
October 1880.
//Signed//Mack A. Vinson R.W. Richardson, Judge 5th Dist
13 JUNE 1881
Tutorship of the Minors, William Grant, Joseph Thompson,
Melvin Thompson, Ada Thompson and Robert E. Thompson
Application of Mack
A. Vinson, Filed June 13th, 1881
To the Honorable the Judge of the 5th
Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, in the State of La.
The petition of Mack A. Vinson, a resident of your said parish and state
with respect represents Unto your Honor that on or about the 10th day of August
1880, Mrs. Eliza Thompson, Wife of John Thomas died in your said parish and
State leaving at their death the following minor children: William Grant – child
of Mrs. Eliza Thompson by a former marriage with William Grant, And the
following children issue of their marriage to wit: Joseph Thompson, Melvin
Thompson
Ada Thompson, Robert E. Thompson Your petitioner represents that
he is their maternal Uncle and the nearest male relative the said Minors have
living in your said Parish. That they have some property both real and personal
or will Have after the debts of their father and mothers are paid. That it is
necessary that they should have a Tutor to look after their person and property.
Wherefore the circumstances considered, your petitioner prays your Honor to be
appointed their legal Tutor, after giving bond and taking the Oath required by
law. He further prays for all such other orders and decrees that may be
necessary in the premises.
// Signed //
Robert Ray, Attorney
The foregoing Petition being duly considered It is ordered that Mack A. Vinson
be appointed legal Tutor to the minor’s William Grant, Joseph Thompson, Melvin
Thompson, Ada Thompson, Robert E. Johnson(Note Robert E. Thompson is misspelled
as Johnson) upon giving bond and taking the oath required by law, and that W.A.
Richie be appointed Under Tutor. Done and signed in chambers on this 4th Day of
June 1881
// Signed //
R.W. Richardson
Judge 5th District State Of La Parish Of Ouachita I Mack A. Vinson, do solemnly swear that I will well & faithfully discharge all the duties incumbent on me as Tutor to the minors William Grant, Joseph Thompson, Melvin Thompson, Ada Thompson, Robert E. Thompson to the best of my ability and understanding. So Help Me God. //Signed //Mack A. Vinson
Sworn to and subsentied before me on this 13th
Day of June 1881 Austin Green, Clerk 6th District Court
I, W.A. Richie, do
solemnly swear that I will well and faithfully perform all the duties, incumbent
on me as Under Tutor to the minors William Grant, Joseph Thompson, Melvin
Thompson, Ada Thompson, Robert E. Thompson to the best of my ability and
understanding. So Help Me God.
//Signed//
W.A. Richie
Sworn to and subsentied before me on this 13th Day of June 1881 Austin Green, Clerk 6th District Court
13 June 1881 Bond Of Tutor State Of Louisiana Fifth
District Court Parish of Ouachita
Known all men by these presents, That
we, Mac A. Vinson as principal and F Scllener and W.T. Atkins as securities are
held and firmly bound unto A.W.Richardson Judge of said court, and to his
succession in Office, in the joint and full sum of Five Hundred Dollars for the
payment of which we bind ourselves our heirs and legal representatives firmly by
these presents. Dated this 13 Day of June As 1881. The condition of the above
obligation is such that whereas the above bonded, Mac A. Vinson, has been
Appointed Tutor of the minor children of Eliza & John Thompson, Deceased. Now,
therefore, should the above bound Mac A. Vinson well and truly administer the
Property of the said minors, and does make and render atrue and correct account
of his actions and doings, when lawfully required, either by the aforesaid Judge
or his successors in office, agreeably to law or by the under tutor, or by the
attorney of the said minors their and in that case, the above bond to be nullant
void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
//Signed//
Mack A. Vinson
In presence of
W. T. Atkins
F. J. Meuer
Appointed By R.W. Richardson Judge 5th
District
Letters To Tutor And Under Tutor Filed 13 June 1881
The
State Of Louisiana 5th District Court of Ouachita Parish This shall certify to
all whom it may concern that on the 4th Day of June A.D. 1881 an application was
made to the Honorable Judge of the 5th District Court of Ouachita Parish, by Mac
A. Vinson praying that an Under Tutor might be appointed to the minor’s William
Grant, Joseph Thompson, Melvin Thompson, Ada Thompson and Robert E. Thompson.
Now know ye, That W.A. Richie has been, and he is hereby appointed under Tutor
to the said Minors and that he has fulfilled all the perquisites of the Law.
Witness our hand the Seal of said Court, this 13 day of June A.D. 1881.
//Signed//
Austin Green, Clerk
The State Of Louisiana 5th District
Court of Ouachita Parish This shall certify to all whom it may concern that on
the 4th Day of June A.D. 1881 an application was made to the Honorable Judge of
the 5th District Court of Ouachita Parish, by Mac A. Vinson praying that he
might be appointed Tutor to the minor’s William Grant, Joseph Thompson, Melvin
Thompson, Ada Thompson and Robert E. Thompson. Now know yea, That Mac A. Vinson
has been, and he is hereby appointed Tutor to the said Minors and that he has
fulfilled all the perquisites of the Law. Witness our hand the Seal of said
Court, this 13 day of June AD 1881.
//Signed//
Austin Green, Clerk
11
Dec 1881
To the Honorable the Judge of the 5th District. Court in and for
the Parish of Ouachita State of Louisiana. The Petition of Mac A. Vinson, duly
appointed Administrator of the Estate of Eliza and John T. Thompson by this
Hon'l Court with respect represents, that it is necessary to sell the personal
property belonging to said Succession in order to pay the privilege debts, and
settle up the same. Wherefore he prays for an order for said sale and for such
other orders and decrees that may be necessary in the premises and for general
relief. Robt. Ray, Attorney The foregoing Petition, being considered, It is
ordered that Mac A. Vinson Administrator of the Succession of Eliza and John T.
Thompson be authorized to sell at public auction all the personal property
belonging to said succession, after due and legal advertisement, at not less
that the appraised value and due return make to this court. Done in Chambers on
this 11th day of December 1880,
R. W. Richardson, Judge 5 District.
2
March 1881
Succession of Eliza and § John Thompson § Mac A. Vinson
Administrator of the above named successions presents the following final
Account and Tableau of distribution among the creditors and prays that the same
may be homologated and be ordered to pay the debts. 1. At the first sale - under
an order of court - of the personal property he sold for cash for more than the
Inventoried and Appraised price property to the amount of $245.20 as per prices
verbal marked "A" for more than the Inventoried and Appraised price property to
the amount of $245.20 per prices verbal marked "A" prices verbal marked "A"
$245.20 2. He sold the cotton after preparing the same for market at the highest
market price in Monroe as per account sales from 1 to 4 for the sum of $360.64
3. To amount of cash received at first sale of property belonging to the Estate
of Eliza Thompson as per voucher marked "B" $32.15 4. To cash received at credit
sale 31st January 1881 $4.25 To amount of cash on hand $642.24
Out of
this sum he asks to be allowed to pay: I Funeral Charges Account of John G.
Sanders for burial clothes for both deceased parties and for coffin and trimming
$50.00 Gill M. Callum $7.50 David Brady $35.00 George Toomb $1.32 D. W. Y.
Casper $28.00 $91.27
On the 31st day of January 1881 the credit sale took
place and property was sold to the amount of $323.70 to different parties on 12
months credit, from whom 12 month bonds were taken with approved security. --
Recapitulation --To Cash on hand $642.24 To be paid first: Funeral Charges
$50.60 Law Charges $129.00 Expenses last illness $96.48 $276.08 Special
Privileges $34.49 $300.57 Restatement To Cash on hand $642.24 Amt. of privileges
to be paid first $300.52 Amount on hand after paying above privileges $341.67
This amount to be paid to the parties holding privileges on the cotton,
amounting in all to $476.58 pro rata being 71 3/5 cents A. G. Breard $7.90 J. E.
Bowman $15.10 J. E. Ethridge $11.50 F. T. Whited $30.10 D. T. Furniss $89.40
Administrator. for money advanced $99.10 Administrator $107.60 Administrator
$10.87 $341.67 Leaving a balance to be paid to them after the collection of the
12 months bonds, to wit: A. G. Breard $3.10 J. E. Bowman $5.90 F. T. Whited
$11.80 J. E. Ethridge $4.50 J. T. Furniss $23.60 Administrator $34.48 F. Endom
$42.40 Administrator $4.13 $134.91 Add the ordinary claims $91.27
II Law
Charges -A. Green - Clerks Costs $6.90 Robt Ray - Attorney fees for opening the
Succ'n & attending to the matter up to the filing of this acct. $3.00 Mac A.
Vinson, Administrator Commission 2 1/2 percent on amount of Inventory $30.08
"Monroe Bulletin" - Printing bill $10.00 Taxes for the Year 1880 $4.02 Robt Ray
- Attorney fees for opening the Succ'n & attending to the matter up to the
filing of this acct. $75.00 $129.00
III Expenses of Last Illness -Dr. J.
C. Murphy $15.00 Dr. T. P. Richardson $15.00 Dr. W. Y. Casper $63.48 Dr. W. B.
Miller $3.00 $96.48
IV Special privileges on Cotton -A. G. Breard for
bagging and ties $11.00 J. E. Bowman for ginning $21.00 J. E. Ethridge for rent
of land on which portion of the cotton was made $16.00 Account of F. T. Whited
as furnisher of necessary supplies for making cotton $42.00 J. T. Furniss for
services rendered in gathering to crop of corn & cotton & attending to the
general business of the farm of said Estate $83.00 To money expended in paying
for picking the cotton & hauling same to gin & market $138.58 F. Endom for mare
to make crop $150.00 One mule 44 days used on place $15.00 $476.58
V
Special Privileges -Paid Joe Toomb for getting up hogs & cattle for sale $12.00
To 75 lbs. of pork at 7 cents per pound used by Estate $3.99 For getting stock
for sale on the 31st January 1881 $13.50 For feeding mare & calf 24 days $5.00
$34.49
VI Dr. A. B. Sholars - Drug Bill $29.00 Dr. J. A. Moores - Drug
Bill $27.00 Dr. J. R. Herron - Drug Bill $4.95
Balance still due by
Estate after the bonds are settled $226.18 Statement of the am,ount left the
minor children after tge successions are settled Amount of 12 months bonds
$323.70 To be taken out of this $226.18 balance as place on hand $97.52 40 acres
- with improvements appraised at $400.00 Left to minors $497.52
All the
personal property that was not consumed or stock that died before the day of
sale was sold either for cash or on 12 months credit. The mare that was
purchased from F. Endom died before the day of sale. The winter being severe a
good many of the cattle and hogs died before the day of sale, but
notwithstanding the personal property sold for more than the appraisement.
Respectfully submitted Robt Ray, Attorney Let this account be advertised for the
time required by law. Done and signed in chambers on this 2nd day of March 1881.
R. W. Richardson, Judge 5th District
5 APRIL 1881
5th District
Court § Parish of Ouachita Succession of Eliza & John Thompson By reason of the
law and the evidence and by further reason that no opposition being filed in the
final account of the administrator Mac A. Vinson in said succesion the matters
in said account being duly proven. It is ordered, adjudged and decreed that the
said account be approved and homologated in all its parts, and the administrator
direct to pay the privileged itmes of the same as therein set forth, and the
tableau of distribution among the creditors be approved, and after the
administrator pays the balance and files his receipts, he be discharged from the
further duties imposed on him. Read and signed in open court on this 5th day of
April 1881.
R. W. Richardson, Judge 5th District
A true record Attest:
Austin
Green, Clerk District Court
Contributed Aug 2000 by Kathy Baker, transcribed by Sharlene Thomas and Al Vinson.
Application of Mack A. Vinson (AKA McAllister, Mack, and M. A.) as Tutor of
the Minor Children of Eliza Jane, Vinson Thompson, and John T. Thompson,
Ouachita, LA
Tutorship of the Minors, William Grant, Joseph Thompson,
Melvin Thompson, Ada Thompson and Robert E. Thompson
Application of Mack
A. Vinson, Filed June 13th, 1881
To the Honorable the Judge of the 5th
Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, in the State of La.
The petition of Mack A. Vinson, a resident of your said Parish and State
with respect represents Unto your Honor:
That on or about the 10th day of
August 1880, Mrs. Eliza Thompson, wife of John T. Thompson died in your said
parish and that on or about the 10th day of September same year John T. Thompson
died in your said Parish & State leaving at their death the following minor
children: William Grant, child of Mrs. Eliza Thompson by a former marriage with
William Grant, and the following children issue of their marriage to wit: Joseph
Thompson, Melvin Thompson, Ada Thompson, Robert E. Thompson. Your petitioner
represents that he is their maternal Uncle and the nearest male relative the
said Minors have living in your said Parish. That they have some property both
real and personal or will have after the debts of their father and mother are
paid. That it is necessary that they should have a Tutor to look after their
person and property.
Wherefore the circumstances considered, your
petitioner prays your Honor to be appointed their legal Tutor, after giving bond
and taking the Oath required by law.
He further prays for all such other
orders and decrees that may be necessary in the premises.
Robert Ray,
Attorney
The foregoing Petition being duly considered It is ordered that
Mack A. Vinson be appointed legal Tutor to the minor's William Grant, Joseph
Thompson, Melvin Thompson, Ada Thompson, Robert E. Johnson (Note Robert E.
Thompson is misspelled as Johnson) upon giving bond and taking the oath required
by law, and that W. A. Richie be appointed Under Tutor.
Done and signed in
chambers on this 4th day of June 1881.
R. W. Richardson, Judge 5th District
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
I, Mack A. Vinson, do
solemnly swear that I will well and faithfully discharge all the duties
incumbent on me as Tutor to the minors William Grant, Joseph Thompson, Melvin
Thompson, Ada Thompson and Robert E. Thompson to the best of my ability and
understanding, so help me God! Sworn to and subscribed before me on this 13th
day of June 1881.
Mack A. Vinson
Austin Green, Clerk District Court
I, W. A. Richie do solemnly swear that I will well and faithfully perform
all the duties incumbent on me as Under Tutor to the minors William Grant,
Joseph Thompson, Melvin Thompson, Ada Thompson and Robert E. Thompson, to the
best of my ability and understanding, so help me God! Sworn to and subscribed
before me on this 13th day of June 1881.
W. A. Richie
Austin Green, Clerk
District Court
State of Louisiana
Fifth District Court, Parish of
Ouachita
Know all men by these presents, That we, Mac A. Vinson as
principal, and F. S. Meues and W. T. Atkins as securities are held and firmly
bound unto R. W. Richardson Judge of said court, and to his succession in office
in the joint and full sum of Five Hundred Dollars for the payment of which we
bind ourselves our heirs and legal representatives firmly by these presents.
Dated this 13th Day of June A.D. 1881.
The condition of the above
obligation is such, that whereas the above bound Mac A. Vinson has been
appointed Tutor of the minor children of Eliza and John Thompson, Deceased.
Now, therefore, should the above bound Mac A. Vinson well and truly
administer the property of the said minors, and does make and render a true and
correct account of his actions and doings, when lawfully required, either by the
aforesaid Judge or his successors in office, agreeably to law, or by the
Under-Tutor, or by the Attorney of the said Minors, then and in that case the
above bond to be null and void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Mack A. Vinson
In presence of
F. S. Meues
by R. W. Richardson
Approved
W. T. Atkins, Judge 5 District
The State of Louisiana, 5th
District Court of Ouachita Parish
This shall certify to all whom it may
concern, that on the 4th Day of June A.D. 1881, an application was made to the
Honorable Judge of the 5th District Court of Ouachita Parish, by Mac A. Vinson
praying that an Under Tutor might be appointed to the minors William Grant,
Joseph Thompson, Melvin Thompson, Ada Thompson and Robert E. Thompson.
Now Know Ye, That W. A. Richie has been, and he is hereby appointed Under Tutor
to the said Minors and that he has fulfilled all the requisites of the Law.
Witness our Hand and the Seal of said Court, this 13 day of June A.D. 1881.
Austin Green, Clerk
The State of Louisiana, 5th District. Court of
Ouachita Parish
This shall certify to all whom it may concern that on the
4th day of June A.D. 1881, an application was made to the Honorable Judge of the
5th District Court of Ouachita Parish by Mac A. Vinson praying that he might be
appointed Tutor to the minors, William Grant, Joseph Thompson, Melvin Thompson,
Ada Thompson and Robert E. Thompson.
Now Know Ye, That Mac A. Vinson has
been and he is hereby appointed Tutor to the said minors and that he has
fulfilled all the requisites of the Law. Witness our Hand and the Seal of said
Court, this 13 day of June A.D. 1881.
Austin Green, Clerk
A true record:
Austin Green, Clerk District Court.
Succession of Eliza Thompson & John
T. Thompson
To the Hon'l the Judge of the 5th Judicial District
Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita in the State of Louisiana.
The
petition of Mack A. Vinson a resident of your said Parish & State, with respect
represents unto your Honor, that Mrs. Eliza Thompson of the same residence died
on or about the 10th day of August 1880, and that on or about the 10th of
September 1880, her husband John T. Thompson died in your said Parish both
leaving a small Estate composed of real and personal property, and five minor
children.
That an administration of their succession is necessary. That
your petitioner is the maternal uncle of the children, and that besides said
Succ's are indebted to him, that the other creditors of said Succession are
willing for him to administer.
Wherefore, the premises considered your
petitioner prays your Honor to be appointed Administrator of the Succession of
the Mm. Eliza Thompson and John T. Thompson Dec'd, after due and legal notice
there of, and that an Inventory and Appraisement be made of the property of said
Successions and for all other orders and decrees as the nature of the case may
require. He further prays for general relief.
Robt. Ray, Attorney
The
foregoing petition being duly considered and it appearing that the Judge of the
5th District Court is absent from the Parish of Ouachita. It is ordered that an
Inventory and Appraisement of the property belonging to the Succ'n of Eliza &
John T. Thompson be made in accordance to law and the same returned to this
office.
Done and signed in Chambers on this 13th day of September 1880.
A.
Green, Clerk District Court
State of Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita
Robert Ray came before me and after being duly sworn deposes and says that
R. W. Richardson, Judge of the 5th Judicial District Court is absent from the
Parish of Ouachita to the best of his knowledge and belief.
Sworn to and
subscribed before me on this 13th day of September 1880
Robert Ray
A.
Green, Clerk District Court
State of Louisiana
5th District Court
Parish of Ouachita
Know all men by these presents, that we, Mack A.
Vinson as Principal, and W. D. Wimberly and R. G. Cobb as securities are held
and firmly bound unto R. W. Richardson Judge of the 5th District Court in and
for the Parish of Ouachita or to his successors in office, in the sum of Fifteen
hundred and seventy five Dollars for the payment of which we bind ourselves, and
each of us and each of our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and
severally and firmly by these presents.
Dated this 30th day of September A.D.
1880.
The Condition of the above obligation is such, that if the above
bound Mac A. Vinson administrator of the Estate of the late Eliza Thompson and
John T. Thompson deceased, does well and truly, according to law, administer the
same; and further, does make and render a true, just and perfect account of his
actions and doings, when hereunto lawfully required, either by the aforesaid
Judge or his successor in office, agreeably to law or by heirs of said deceased,
or their lawful attorney or attorneys, or by the duly appointed and authorized
Executor or Executors of the last will and testament of the said deceased,
should it hereafter appear that any such will or testament was by the said
deceased made, then this obligation to be void or else to remain in full force
and virtue.
In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands this day
and year above written.
In Presence of: Mack A. Vinson
Saw Vinson &
Wimberly sign
W. D. Wimberly
Robt Ray
R. G. Cobb
Approved 4
September 1880
R. W. Richardson, Judge 5 District, The State of Louisiana
5th District Court of Ouachita Parish
This shall certify to all whom it
may concern. That on the 13th day of September A.D. 1880, an application was
made to the Hon'l Judge of the 5th District Court of Ouachita Parish by Mac A.
Vinson praying that he might be appointed Administrator of the Succ'n of Eliza
Thompson and John T. Thompson.
Now Know Ye. That Mac A. Vinson has been
and he is hereby appointed Administrator to the said Succ'n and that he has
fulfilled all the requisites of the law.
Witness our hand and the seal of
said Court, this 4th Day of October A.D. 1880
Austin Green, Clerk To the
Honorable the Judge of the 5th District. Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita
State of Louisiana.
The Petition of Mac A. Vinson, duly appointed
Administrator of the Estate of Eliza and John T. Thompson by this Hon'l Court
with respect represents, that it is necessary to sell the personal property
belonging to said Succession in order to pay the privilege debts, and settle up
the same.
Wherefore he prays for an order for said sale and for such
other orders and decrees that may be necessary in the premises and for general
relief.
Robt. Ray, Attorney
The foregoing Petition, being considered,
It is ordered that Mac A. Vinson Administrator of the Succession of Eliza and
John T. Thompson be authorized to sell at public auction all the personal
property belonging to said succession, after due and legal advertisement, at not
less that the appraised value and due return make to this court.
Done in
Chambers on this 11th day of December 1880,
R. W. Richardson, Judge 5
District.
Succession of Eliza and John Thompson
Mac A. Vinson
Administrator of the above named successions presents the following final
Account and Tableau of distribution among the creditors and prays that the same
may be homologated and be ordered to pay the debts.
1. At the first sale
- under an order of court - of the personal property he sold for cash for more
than the Inventoried and Appraised price property to the amount of $245.20 as
per prices verbal marked "A" for more than the Inventoried and Appraised price
property to the amount of $245.20 per prices verbal marked "A" prices verbal
marked "A" $245.20
2. He sold the cotton after preparing the same for market
at the highest market price in Monroe as per account sales from 1 to 4 for the
sum of $360.64
3. To amount of cash received at first sale of property
belonging to the Estate of Eliza Thompson as per voucher marked "B" $32.15
4. To cash received at credit sale 31st January 1881 $4.25
To amount of
cash on hand $642.24
Out of this sum he asks to be allowed to pay:
I Funeral Charges
Account of John G. Sanders for burial clothes for
both deceased parties and for coffin and trimming $50.00
Gill M. Callum $7.50
David Brady $35.00
George Toomb $1.32
D. W. Y. Casper $28.00
$91.27
On the 31st day of January 1881 the credit sale took place and property was
sold to the amount of $323.70 to different parties on 12 months credit, from
whom 12 month bonds were taken with approved security.
-- Recapitulation
--
To Cash on hand $642.24
To be paid first:
Funeral Charges $50.60
Law Charges $129.00
Expenses last illness $96.48
$276.08
Special
Privileges $34.49
$300.57
Restatement
To Cash on hand $642.24
Amt.
of privileges to be paid first $300.52
Amount on hand after paying above
privileges $341.67
This amount to be paid to the
parties holding
privileges on the
cotton, amounting in all to $476.58
pro rata being 71
3/5 cents
A. G. Breard $7.90
J. E. Bowman $15.10
J. E. Ethridge $11.50
F. T. Whited $30.10
D. T. Furniss $89.40
Administrator. for money advanced
$99.10
Administrator $107.60
Administrator $10.87
$341.67
Leaving a
balance to be paid to them
after the collection of the 12
months bonds, to
wit:
A. G. Breard $3.10
J. E. Bowman $5.90
F. T. Whited $11.80
J. E.
Ethridge $4.50
J. T. Furniss $23.60
Administrator $34.48
F. Endom
$42.40
Administrator $4.13
$134.91
Add the ordinary claims $91.27
II Law Charges -
A. Green - Clerks Costs $6.90
Robt Ray - Attorney
fees for opening the Succ'n & attending to
the matter up to the filing of
this acct. $3.00
Mac A. Vinson, Administrator Commission 2 1/2 per cent on
amount
of Inventory $30.08
"Monroe Bulletin" - Printing bill $10.00
Taxes for the Year 1880 $4.02
Robt Ray - Attorney fees for opening the Succ'n
& attending to
the matter up to the filing of this acct. $75.00
$129.00
III Expenses of Last Illness -
Dr. J. C. Murphy $15.00
Dr. T. P.
Richardson $15.00
Dr. W. Y. Casper $63.48
Dr. W. B. Miller $3.00
$96.48
IV Special privileges on Cotton -
A. G. Breard for bagging and ties
$11.00
J. E. Bowman for ginning $21.00
J. E. Ethridge for rent of land on
which portion
of the cotton was made $16.00
Account of F. T. Whited as
furnisher of necessary
supplies for making cotton $42.00
J. T. Furniss
for services rendered in gathering to
crop of corn & cotton & attending to
the general
business of the farm $83.00
of said Estate
To money
expended in paying for picking the cotton & hauling
same to gin & market
$138.58
F. Endom for mare to make crop $150.00
One mule 44 days used on
place $15.00
$476.58
V Special Privileges -
Paid Joe Toomb for
getting up hogs & cattle for sale $12.00
To 75 lbs. of pork at 7 cents per
pound used by Estate $3.99
For getting stock for sale on the 31st January
1881 $13.50
For feeding mare & calf 24 days $5.00
$34.49
VI
Dr. A. B. Sholars - Drug Bill $29.00
Dr. J. A. Moores - Drug Bill $27.00
Dr. J. R. Herron - Drug Bill $4.95
Balance still due by Estate after the
bonds are settled $226.18
Statement of the am,ount left the minor
children after tge successions are settled
Amount of 12 months bonds $323.70
To be taken out of this $226.18
balance as place on hand $97.52
40 acres -
with improvements appraised at $400.00
Left to minors $497.52
All the
personal property that was not consumed or stock that died before the day of
sale was sold either for cash or on 12 months credit.
The mare that was
purchased from F. Endom died before the day of sale. The winter being severe a
good many of the cattle and hogs died before the day of sale, but
notwithstanding the personal property sold for more than the appraisement.
Respectfully submitted
Robt Ray, Attorney
Let this account be advertised
for the time required by law.
Done and signed in chambers on this 2nd day
of March 1881.
R. W. Richardson, Judge 5th District
Succession of 5th
District Court, Parish of Ouachita
Eliza & John Thompson
By reason of
the law and the evidence and by further reason that no opposition being filed in
the final account of the administrator Mac A. Vinson in said succesion the
matters in said account being duly proven.
It is ordered, adjudged and
decreed that the said account be approved and homologated in all its parts, and
the administrator direct to pay the privileged itmes of the same as therein set
forth, and the tableau of distribution among the creditors be approved, and
after the administrator pays the balance and files his receipts, he be
discharged from the further duties imposed on him.
Read and signed in
open court on this 5th day of April 1881.
R. W. Richardson Judge 5th District
A true record
Attest: Austin Green, Clerk District Court
Contributed Oct 2000 by Al Vinson.
Book A
Page 1060
Box Number 31
Location of records: Court House,
Monroe, Louisiana
JULY 21, 1854
Name: Vinson, Jesse (Also Vincent)
Succession of Jesse Vinson and Tutorship Of Minors: William Lafayette, Louisa
Jane, James Pickens, Roena Elizabeth, Sophron Ann, Marion, McAllister, Delila,
Warren Filed : July 21, 1854
To the Honorable, the Judge of the 12TH
Judicial District Court in and for the parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana.
The petition of Elizabeth Vinson of your said Parish and State, Widow of
Jessee Vincent, late of said residence, does respectfully represent unto your
honorable Court that her said husband departed this life in your said Parish
Interstate (With Out A Will) on the fifteenth day of July 1854 (15 JULY 1854).
Leaving a small personal estate situated in said parish, and your petitioner his
widow and partner in community and William Lafayette, Louisa Jane, James
Pickens, Roena Elizabeth, Sophona Ann, Marion, McAllister, Delila and Warren
issue of her marriage with the said Jessie Vincent , all minors. She avers that
except this interest in the Estate of said Jessee Vincent, they have no means of
a support. She hereby renounces the community and all the interest therein.
Wherefore she begs to be confirmed a natural Tutrx of her said minor children
and that John White of the same residence be qualified as under Tutor. That an
inventory and appraisement be made of said estate according to law and that she
be appointed aministratrix of said estate, and for all such other and further
orders and taxes as the case may require general relief. Signed: F. H. Morrison
Attorney
Succession of Jessee Vincent, deceased By reason of the law and
the evidence in this case, It is ordered, adjudged and decreed that Mrs.
Elizabeth Vincent be confirmed as natural Tutrx. Of the within name minor issue
of the marriage with the said Jessee Vincent, upon taking the oath required by
law. It is further ordered that John White be appointed under Tutor of said
minors upon taking the oath prescribed by law. It is further ordered that an
inventory & appraisement be made of the property of said Estate according to
law, and that the application of Mrs. Elizabeth Vincent to be appointed
administratrix of said Estate & fully advertised according to law. Dated: 21st
Day of July 1854
Signed: B.F. Cauthern, Clerk
John White and Elizabeth
Vinson, Jesse's Widow, takes the oath for Natural Tutrx
21 JULY 1854
Note found this information on Tutorship as it pertains to Louisiana Law:
"Another form of guardianship under Louisiana law is referred to as a tutorship
for a minor. A tutorship is similar to a curatorship in that an individual is
appointed to manage the affairs and person of another. Tutorships may be
necessary where a minor child's parents have predeceased him or her.
Additionally, a tutorship may be necessary if a minor is required to be a party
to a contract because a minor's rights to obligate himself or herself under
Louisiana law are severely restricted. In those situations, an individual who is
above the age of majority must be appointed as the minor's tutor in order to act
on his or her behalf. A tutor will be responsible to the supervising judge to
make sure that the tutor acts only in the minor's best interests. An undertutor
must be appointed in a tutorship . Under a tutorship , the representative's
responsibilities include the filing of an annual account with both the
undertutor and the court where the tutorship was opened."
State Of
Louisiana Parish Of Ouachita
I, Elizabeth Vinson (Sic), do solemnly swear
that I will to the best of my abilities and faithfully Discharge and perform all
the duties incumbent on as under tutor of my minor children, issue by my
marriage with Jesse Vinson Deceased. So help me God.
Signed
Elizabeth (X)
Vinson
Sworn to & Subscribed before me this 21st day of July 1854
B.F.
Cauthern, Clk (CLERK)
Whereas Elizabeth Vinson has been confirmed as
natural tutrx. Of her minor children, to wit: William Lafayette, Louisa Jane,
James Pickens, Roena Elizabeth, Sophona Ann, Marion, McAlester, Delila & Warren,
issue by her marriage to Jesse Vinson, Deceased and having given Bond & Security
and taken the oath as prescribed by law. Now there, she is hereby authorized and
fully empowered to discharge and perform all and singular the duties
appertaining to the said appointment according to law.
In Testimony whereof,
I have here unto signed my name and affixed by Seal of Office, on this 21st Day
of July A.D. 1854
Judge of Probates,
B.F. Cauthern, Clerk
State of
Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita --
I, John White, do solemnly swear to the
best of my abilities and understanding faithfully discharge and perform all the
duties incumbent on me as under tutor to the minor children, issue by marriage
between Mrs. Elizabeth Vincent and Jesse Vinsin dec'd, So help me God.
Sworn
to and subscribed before Me this 21 July 1854,
Signed: John White
B.F.
Cauthern, CLK (CLERK)
Whereas, John White has been appointed under Tutor
of the minor children, issue of the marriage between Elizabeth Vinson, wife of
Jesse Vinson, Deceased., and having taken the oath as prescribed by law. Now,
therefore, he is hereby authorized and fully empowered to discharge and perform
all and singular the duties appertaining to the said appointment according to
law. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my Seal of
Office on this 21st day of July A.D. 1854,
Judge of Probates,
B.F.
Cauthern, clerk
12 AUGUST 1854
Succession Of Jessee Vincent,
deceased By Reason of the law and the evidence in this case, and for the further
reason that the application of Mrs. Elizabeth Vincent be appointed
administratrix of the Estate of Jessee Vincent, and upon executing her bond with
security conditioned according to law in the sum of twenty one hundred and
seventy five dollars ($2,175.00) and Taking the oath prescribed by law, Done and
signed in Chambers on this 12th of August 1854.
Signed: B.F. Cauthern, Clerk
State Of Louisiana Parish Of Ouachita I Elizabeth Vinson do solemnly swear
that I will faithfully and impartially discharge & perform all the duties
incumbent in me as administrator of the estate of Jesse Vinson deceased to the
best of my abilities and understanding so help me God. Sworn and subscribed
before me this 12th Day of August 1854.
Elizabeth ( X ) Vincent
B.F.
Cauthin, Clerk
State Of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita
To the Recorder
of the Parish of Ouachita,
Greetings, In pursuant of an order of the
Honorable the 12th Judicial District Court in and for said Parish & State
bearing date of the 21st Day of July 1854, you are hereby required to make and
Inventory and appraisement of all the property real and personal comprising the
Estate and Succession of Jessee Vinsent, Deceased, and return thereof make to
the office of Clerk of said court at Monroe, according to law,
Witness, the
Honorable R.M. Richardson, Judge of said court this 3rd Day of August 1854.
Signed B.F. Cauthern, Clerk
State of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita We and
each of us do solemnly swear that we will well & truly and impartially appraise
all of the property belonging to the succession of Jessee Vinson deceased, that
may be shown to us or come to our knowledge to the best of our belief so help us
God.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3rd day of August A.D. 1854
Signed David Harrison
F. Beasley
B.D. Sheppard, Recorder
INVENTORY OF THE ESTATE OF JESSEE VINSON
State Of Louisiana Parish of
Ouachita Be it known that this 3rd day of August A.D. 1854,
Benjamin D.
Sheppard , Parish Recorder and Ex-officio notary Public in and for said parish
and State by virtue of an order issued from the Honorable , the 12th Judicial
District Court bearing date the 21st day of July A.D. 1854 and to me directed to
cause an inventory and appraisement to be made of all the property belonging to
the succession of Jessee Vinson deceased, late of the said Parish of Ouachita, a
duly certified copy of said order is hereto annexed for reference.
I said
Recorder and Notary in pursuance of said order have this day appointed Davis
Harison and Franklin Beasley appraisers to assist in making said inventory and
appraisement being above the age of 21 years and domiciled in said Parish of
Ouachita who after being sworn according to the Oath hereto annexed proceeded in
presence of the attesting witnesses and me, said Recorder, to make said
inventory and appraisement as follows:
Nine sows and pigs @$8 for each sow
and pigs.............. 72.00
Seven other hogs appraised @$6
each....................... 42.00
Nine Shoats @ $2 per
head................................. 18.00
Three Cow's & Calves @ $12
each........................... 36.00
7 head of Dry Cattle $6
each.............................. 42.00
1 Yoke of Oxen
$40........................................ 40.00
2 Mules at One Hundred
Dollars each.......................200.00
2 yearlings at $3
each.................................... 6.00
One Cart at twenty five
dollars........................... 25.00
One lot of farming
utensils............................... 12.00
4 axes $2.50, one grind stone
$2, one large pot $5......... 9.50
One crosscut saw $6, one lot of tools
$3................... 9.00
One lot of Cooking utensils
$3............................. 3.00
One double Barrel Shot Gun
$25............................ 25.00
7 chains at twenty five cts
each........................... 1.75
2 beds and bedding at $12
each............................ 24.00
One Spinning wheel at $3, two saddles
$8.................. 11.00
One note on John S. Williams due last December 1st
1853 for the sum of $125.00(one hundred & twenty Five dollars) appraised at one
hundred dollars...........................................100.00
One note for
$50 on James R. Furlow no date appraised $40. 40.00
One note on F.A Lackey
for $94.25 appraised............... 60.00
One note on James Giddie due
January last for the sum of $80 appraised at
$50.00........................................50.00
One note on W.H. Jackson
due January 24th for the sum of $103, appraised at
$90.00.............................. 90.00
The residence of Jessee Vinson
where his widow now resides and the crop thereon appraised ..................
300.00
The present growing crop on the Stanley place............ 150.00
The crop and improvement on the place Designated as the Cates place appraised
at................................. 350.00
25 head of hogs more or less
appraised $1 each............ 25.00
Total $1742.00 Making in the
aggregate of the property composing said succession which was given in or came
to our knowledge the sum of seventeen hundred and forty-two Dollars and twenty
five cents ($1,742.25),
In Testimony whereof the said appraisers
together with John White, under tutor, who gave in the property, have hereto
signed their names in the presence of Benjamin F. Cathorn and William W.
Patrick, legal and competent witnesses hereto required, who also sign their
names hereto together with said parties and me, said recorder, this 3rd day of
August A.D. 1854.
In full faith whereof I said recorder have signed my name
and affixed the impress of my Seal of Office the day and date above written.
Signed: B.D. Sheppard, Recorder
Attest:
Appraisers
Davis Harison
Franklin Beasley
Under tutor
John White
Witnesses
B.F. CAUTHON
W.W. Patrick
Filed: August 4, 1854
B.F. Cauthon, Clerk
Estate of
Jessee Vincent, Deceased, Bond Of Admnx.
State of Louisiana, parish of
Ouachita- 12 Judicial District Court
Know all men by these presents, that we,
Elizabeth Vinson, as principal, and Franklin Besley and Charles h. Morrison as
Security, of the State of Louisiana are held and firmly bound unto R.W.
Richardson, judge of the Court, in and for the parish of Ouachita or his
successors in office, in the sum of : Two thousand and one hundred and seventy
five ($2175.00) dollars, current money of the U.S. of America. Dated this 12 Day
of September 1854.
The Condition of the Above obligation is such: that if
the above bounden Elizabeth Vinsent, administratrix of the estate of the late
Jessee Vinsent, deceased.
In witness where we have hereunto set our hands and
seals, this day and year first above written. In the presence of
Elizabeth
(X) Vincent
B.F. Cauthon, Clerk
Willis Wright
Franklin (X) Besley
Signed: C.H. Morrison
Elizabeth Vinsent has been appointed administratrix
of the Estate of Jessee Vinsent deceased, & having given bond & security, and
taken the oath of prescribed by law, Now, therefore, she is hereby authorized &
fully empowered to discharge & perform all & singular, the duties appertaining
to the said appointment according to law.
In testimony whereof, I have
hereunto signed my name and affixed my seal of office, on this 12 Day of
September A.D. 1854. B.F. Cauthon, Clerk
John White resigns as under
Tutor Filed Sept 21, 1854
To the Clerk of the 12th Judicial District Court,
Parish of Ouachita.
I hear by resign the Under Tutorship of the minors heirs
of Jesse Vinson deceased.
Respectfully Yours,
John White.
Dated August
9, 1854
SALE OF THE ESTATE OF JESSEE VINSON - 26 SEPT 1854
Estate
of Jessee Vincent, Deceased, Proof Of Sale, 25 September 1854
Filed 26
September 1854 State Of Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita:
Be it remembered that
on the 25th Day of September 1854
I, Elizabeth Vincent, administratrix of the
estate of Jesse Vincent, deceased, Widow, of said deceased, by virtue of an
order of the Honorable 12th Judicial District Court in and for the parish and
State aforesaid, dated the 12th day of September 1854 after possessing all the
forms of law, exposed for sale to the highest and last bidder all the property
composing the said succession of Vincent, deceased, for cash at the appraised
value whence I the said Elizabeth Vincent purchased the nine sows and pigs for
seventy two dollars, seven head of meat hogs for forty two dollars, nine shoats
at eighteen dollars, the cows and calves at $36, 7 head of dry cattle at $42,
one yoke of oxen at $40, 2 yearlings, at $6, one cart at $25, one lot of farming
utensils at $12, 4 axes at $2.50, 1 grind stone at $2, 1 large pot at $5, one
crosscut saw at $6, 1 lot of tools at $3, one lot of cooking utensils at $3, 7
chairs at $1.75, 2 beds and bedding at $24, one spinning wheel at $3, 2 saddles
at $8. The crop on the Stanley Place at $150.00, 25 head of hogs more or less at
$25. One mule (a sorrel) not on the Inventory at eighty five dollars. The other
property on inventory was offered but would not sell for cash for the want of
bidders. My bid being the highest and last, by virtue of the authority vested in
me, I adjudicated the property to my self, amounting in the aggregate to the sum
of five hundred and twenty five dollars and 25 cents.
In testimony whereof I
have signed my name by making my ordinary mark not being able to write, in
presence of the undersigned witnesses on the date above written.
Signed:
Elizabeth (X) Vincent, ADMX.
Attest: C.H. Morrison F.D. Grant
Contributed Jun 2000 by Al Vinson.
Filed December 5th, 1899
Succession of M. A. (McAllister) Vinson
Fifth
District Court, Parish of Ouachita, State Of Louisiana
Now comes Mrs.
Iona Vinson, surviving Widow in community of M. A. Vinson, deceased and avers
that W. J. Vinson has applied to the appointed administration of the succession
of M. A. Vinson.
Petitioner arrears that as surviving widow and partner in
community, she has a right of preference to administer the community property.
Arrears that all the property made and created since the Tenth day of April
1898, the date when petitioner married said M. A. Vinson, belongs to the
community. Avers that said M. A. Vinson owned a farm prior to her marriage to
him, which belongs to the community between him and a former deceased wife, but
that the rents and revenues of said plantation and the improvements and
(unreadable words) made thereon during the existence of the community belongs to
the community between petitioner and her deceased husband. Avers that eighteen
bales of cotton, three hundred bushels of corn, ten tons of cotton seed, the
increase of hogs and cattle since her marriage, also that one buggy acquired
since her marriage to petitioner belongs to the community between them; also
certain household goods including a rocking chair, acquired since belongs to the
community. Petitioner represents and avers that she is entitled to administer
and control said community property and entitled to the use there of during
widowhood. Arrears that said M.A. Vinson left no debts whatever and that there
is no necessity for an administrator. Therefore petitioner prays that the
application of W. J. Vinson be rejected in so far as relates to the community
property acquired by M. A. Vinson subsequent to the tenth of April 1898 and
belonging to the community existing between petitioner and said M.A. Vinson.
Prays that said community property may be minintiared and appraised separately,
and that petitioners right as surviving widow in community to hold, possess and
administer said property as us ufrnchiary, be recognized adjudged and deemed but
the spirt; and all of said community property be ordered turned over to
petitioner as usnfiuctuary and that the community have freely ruled against the
separate estate of M. A. Vinson for the amount that said separate property has
been encreased in value by said community towit the sum of Three hundred and
fifty dollars. She further prays for all necessary orders and decrees and for
general relief.
A. A. Santy
Attorney
The following was filed on
December 5th 1899
State of Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita
Be it known,
that on this the fifth day of December A.D. 1899, in pursuance of an order from
the Honorable Fifth District court in and for the said parish, dated November
17, 1899 and directed to me, R.A. Young, Clerk of the Fifth District Court and
Ex-Officio notary Public in and for the said Parish, requiring me to make an
Inventory and Appraisement of all the property, real and personal, rights and
credits belonging to the Succession of Mack A. Vinson, Deceased, lying and being
in said Parish, I have in compliance with said order, appointed J.R. Herron and
A. J. McQuiller, Jr., appraisers to appraise said property, who took and
subscribed the following oath: "We and each of us do solemnly swear that we will
to the best of our ability and understanding, appraise all the property
belonging to and composing the succession of Mack A. Vinson, deceased, situate
and being in the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, which may be show to us
or come to our knowledge. So help us God." Sworn to and subscribed before me
this December 5th, 1899.
Signed
J. R. Herron
A. J. McQuiller Jr.
Signed R. A. Young, Clerk Fifth District Court
And the said appraisers in
the presence of Robt J. Willson legal and competent witnesses, and with me said
clerk and Ex-Officio Notary Public proceeded to make said Inventory and
appraisement as follows to-wit: "A certain tract of land lying and being
situated in the Parish of Ouachita and described as the E. * of the S.W. *, the
S.E. *, the S.E. * of the N.E. * of Section No. 21, the S. * of the S.W. * of
Section No.22 and the N.W. * of the N.W. * of section No. 27, all in Township
No. 18 North of Range Five (5) East, in the Noerth of Red River land District,
being same property acquired by M. A. Vinson by purchase from James A. Wallace,
per deed on file and of record in Conveyance book No. 31, page 95 of the records
of Ouachita Parish Containing
400 acres more or less, with all improvements
thereon, appraised at the sum of ............$3,500.00
80 Acres of hill land
in T.19 N.R.5 East 80.00
1 Mouse colored Mule named "Coley" 60.00
1 Mouse
colored Mule named "Polly" 60.00
1 Brown Mule named "Jim" 25.00
1 Brown
Mule named "Sue" 50.00
1 Chestnut Sorrel Mare named "Nellie" 50.00
25 head
of Cattle, more or less 250.00
25 head of Hogs, more or less 25.00
17 head
of Geese, more or less 4.25
10 head of Chickens, more or less 2.00
_______
Total $4,106.25
The following was File On 22 December 1899
Tutorship
of the minor John McIntosh Vinson
File # 848
To the honorable Judge of
the fifth district court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana:
The petition of Mrs. Iona Vinson respectfully represents that she is the
surviving spouse of M. A. Vinson, deceased, who died in your said Parish on the
13th of November, 1899; and that there is one child, offspring of the marriage
between petitioner and said M. A. Vinson, namely, John McIntosh Vinson, aged
about nine months, and that said minor child is one of the heirs of said M. A.
Vinson, who left an estate of real and personal property in your said Parish.
Petitioner avers that she desires to be confirmed as Natural tutrix of said
minor, John McIntosh Vinson, in order to have said child's portion of said
estate turned over to petitioner to be administered too by her according to law.
Wherefore, petitioner prays that an inventory of the estate of said minor be
made, that a certificate of said inventory be duly recorded, and that she be
duly qualified and confirmed as Natural Tutrix of said minor John McIntosh
Vinson upon taking the oath required by law; and for general relief.
Signed
A. A. Gumby, Attorney
Order By reason of the law and foregoing
application being considered, let an inventory of the estate of the minor, John
McIntosh Vinson, be made, as prayed for; and let certificate of said inventory
be recorded, as prescribed by law, and let Mrs. Iona Vinson be appointed and
confirmed as Natural Tutrix of said minor, upon taking the oath required by law.
Thus done and signed in office this the 22nd day of December, 1899.
Signed
R. A Young, Clerk District Court
State Of Louisiana Parish of Ouachita
Be it know, that on this the twenty second day of December A.D. 1899, in
pursuance of an order from the Honorable Fifth Dist. Court in and for the said
Parish and state, dated 22nd day of December 1899, I, R. A Young, Clerk Fifth
District Court in and for said Parish, proceed to make an Inventory and
appraisement of all the property, real and personal belonging to the estate of
the minor John McIntosh Vinson, minor child of M.A. Vinson, deceased, and his
wife Mrs. Iona Vinson, situated in said Parish. I have in compliance with said
order appointed A. J. McQuiller, Jr. and John Sholars, appraisers to appraise
all the property, real and personal belonging to and composing the interest of
the minor John McIntosh Vinson and to the estate of M.A. Vinson, Deceased,
situate and being in the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana, which may be
shown to us or otherwise come to our knowledge, So help us God.
Signed
A.
J. McQuiller, Jr.
John Sholars
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
December 22nd, 1899.
Signed
R. A. Young, Clerk Fifth District Court
And the said appraisers in the presence of legal and competent witnesses and
with me said clerk proceeded to make said Inventory and appraisement as follows,
to-wit: The interest of the minor John McIntosh Vinson in and to the estates of
Mack A. Vinson, Deceased, Appraised at the sum $400.00 and not knowing of any
other property belonging to said minor, and none other having been shown to or
otherwise coming to our knowledge, we have closed this inventory and
appraisement , amounting in the aggregate to the sum of FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS. In
faith whereof, said appraisers have hereunto signed their names in the presence
of the aforementioned witnesses and me said clerk on this the 22nd day of
December A.D. 1899,
Signed A.J. McQuiller Jr.
Attest:
John Sholars
J. F. Noble
A. E. Fixes
Signed
R. A Young Clerk Fifth District
Court and Ex-Officio, Notary Public
W. J Vinson was notified of the
opposition of Mrs. Iona Vinson to his request to be appointed the Administrator
of the Estate of M. A. Vinson
5th District Court Parish of Ouachita,
State Of Louisiana
Succession of M.A. Vinson Application for Adjustiative and
Opposition R.A. Young Clerk District 5
You are hereby notified that of
the opposition of Mrs. Iona Vinson to the appointment of W. J. Vinson as
administrator of the estate of M. A. Vinson. Filed Jan 5th 1900
On Jan
5th, W. J. Vinson with drew his application as administrator of the estate of M.
A. Vinson in favor or Mrs. Iona Vinson, wife of the deceased.
Mrs. Iona
Vinson was appointed Tutor and John Sholars as under tutor of the Minor, John
McIntosh Vinson on Dec 22, 1899 and he was awarded a 10th of the Estate of M. A.
Vinson. Then on Jan 15, 1902, the Judge of the 6th District of Ouachita Parish,
L.E. Hall, approved the sale of his portion of the Plantation for $400.00.
Contributed Aug 2000 by Al Vinson.
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