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Index of Probate Box 29

Compiled and donated by Roberta Wysong - 2016

  The file number is the position of the file in the box at the Courthouse
Box File Decedent Date Filed Relatives of Decedent Administrator, Executor Other Information
29 1 Musgrove, John 13 Jun 1853 Heirs - Samuel Musgrove, James Whits & Jane Mills                              Sister - Margaret Stephenson         Niece (Margaret Stephenson's daughter) - Martha E. Davis Administrator - Samuel Ward  
29 2 Thomas, Reed N. Sep 1850 Minor heirs - Don Lewis Thomas & Sally Ann T. Thomas Administrator - Thornton Thompson  
29 3 Thompson, Elijah 9 Mar 1852 Widow - Sarah Thompson (deceased by Jan 1854)             Children - Emily, William, Olive & David Thompson Administrator & Guardian of minor heirs - Samuel G. Richmond Also in boxes 12 & 25
29 4 Wasson, Alex. H. 30 Oct 1851 Minor children - Monroe Lafayette Wasson, Arma Jane Wasson, Harriet Amanda Wasson later married to a McGilvray, Robert Alexander Wasson & Elizabeth Ann Wasson Administrator & Guardian of minor heirs - Nathan Blake.                                        Also Guardian - Charles Vandiveer Mary Wasson bought several items at the property sale.  David Payne, husband of "Mary" received a share of the estate proceeds.                                      Mentioned -  William Wasson
29 5 Depew, James Jan 1854   Administrator - James W. Beadle Also in boxes 20 & 27
29 6 Wright, Thomas 27 Feb 1852 Widow - Elizabeth Wright    
29 7 Eberhart  31 Aug 1854 No decedent, case involves division of property.  Mentioned - John N. Eberhart, Sr. who married, divorced and remarried Mary, John N. Eberhart, Jr., and minors Mary M., Susannah, Philip, Lewis & Margaret Eberhart    
29 8 Lewis, Chas. 2 Nov 1853   Administrator - Aquilla Justus  
29 9 Siler, Jeremiah H. Jul 1854 Widow - Rebecca Siler                     Child - Serena Siler married to John Q. Hoskins in Nov 1851   Mentioned - Enos E. Siler
29 10 Harlan, Aaron Oct 1853 Widow - Julia Harlan                       Children - Anna married to James Seybold, Betsy/Elizabeth married to Asa Sutherland, John Harlan & George Harlan Administrator - Jacob Oldshue Aaron died 28 Jun 1853
29 11 Thomas, Harrison R. Jul 1854 Widow - Mary M. Thomas               Mother - Dorothea Thomas who died 20 Apr 1854                                 Minor Nieces & Nephews - Mary Ann Wilkins married to David Floyd; Rossaville, Dorothea, Michael & Henry C. Wilkins and Sally Ann & Dawn (?) Thomas   Harrison died 4 Apr 1854
29 12 Cook, Thomas Jul 1854 Widow - Jane Cook who died 1853                                                     Children - Charles Cook, Andrew Cook, Margaret Cook, Sarah Jane who died April 1850, Matilda married to John Phillips & Mary married to Lazarus Shirk Guardian of heirs - James N. Morton Thomas died in 1842.  He was a War of 1812 veteran                      Mentioned - William & Thomas Cook
29 13 Ratcliff, Thomas Apr 1854 Children - William Ratcliff, John Ratcliff, Dorcas Ratcliff, James Ratcliff, Thomas Ratcliff, Miles Ratcliff, Elizabeth married to John King & Margaret married to John McPherson.                Granddaughter - Angelina Tuning married to Solomon Simpson Angelina's guardian is her father, Robert Tuning  
29 14 Jessup, Smith Jan 1854 Smith is not deceased; is insane Guardian - John Jessup  
29 15 Demott, Cornelius 21 Sep 1853 Widow - Barbary Demott                Heirs - Sarah married to James Bradley and Elisabeth, Louisa, Jonathan & Daniel Demott Administrator - Peter Warner  
29 16 Bruin, Daniel 6 Jul 1854 Widow - Mary Ann Bruin             Son - Daniel Bruin, Jr. Executor - Daniel Bruin, Jr.  
29 17 Dowdell, Noah 26 May 1853   Administrator - James Marks  
29 18 Koontz, Philip 10 Jan 1854 Unnamed widow                                Minor heir  - Mary Ann Koontz, later married to a Perkins Mary Ann's guardian - Jesse Koontz and later Milton Perkins Mentioned - Philip Koontz, Jr.
29 19 Rockwell, Jonathan Oct 1854 Heir - Mary Jane Rockwell, age 4 Mary Jane's guardian and step-father - William Cox Mentioned - Margaret Rockwell
29 20 Teague, Sam'l M. 13 Nov 1846 Minor heirs - Isaac Teague & Rebecca Teague married to John Engle by Sep 1854 Guardians - Kinchen Morgan and later Jonathan Cooper Mentioned - Kelly Teague
29 21 Galey, Samuel 12 May 1845 Widow - Mary Gayly                      Minor heirs - James Galey who is deceased by January  1848, Nancy Galey married to Jesse Collings, John M. Galey who is age 21 by March 1848, Mary Galey who is 21 on 5 October 1854 and Joseph Galey Guardian of heirs - Mary Galey later married to John McGilvery  
29 22 Barnes, Anderson 10 Apr 1854 Unnamed wife is deceased         Sole heir - Nancy E. Barnes Administrator - Pleasant Hawkins                                   Nancy's guardian - James Barnes Mentioned - William Barnes
29 23 Blake, John 3 Oct 1854 Heirs - Isaac W., John M. , Nathan H., Charles S., Jesse R. & Oliver P. (about age 4 in 1853) Blake.                                  Legatees - William D. Mitchell & Jacob Miller Executor & Guardian of Oliver P. - Nathan H. Blake   Guardian of William D. Mitchell - Robert R. Mitchell  
29 24 Lewis, Charles 1 24 Dec 1853      
29 24 Lewis, Charles 2 2 Apr 1853 Minor child - Perley Lewis             Some evidence that there were other unnamed children Guardian for Perley - Mary M. Lewis Also in box 31                                   The 3 Charles Lewis files in box 29 may refer to the same person
29 25 Donaldson, Edmond 3 Oct 1854 Brother - William T. Donaldson     Legatees - Margaret Frink, T. G. Broughton & children of Thomas G. Broughton Executor and guardian of Broughton children - Walter C. Donaldson Mentioned - D. L. Donaldson
29 26 Jones, James 22 Jul 1848     1 page file
29 27 Hankins, George 23 Oct 1849     1 page file
29 28 Lewis, Jason 3 Feb 1851 Widow - Nancy Lewis   2 page file
29 29 Coat, David 23 Aug 1848 Widow - Mary Coate                       Minor heirs - John & Mary Coate    
29 30 Rea, John 29 Sep 1848 Widow - Catharine Rea    
29 31 Williams, James 16 Jun 1852     1 page file
29 32 Williams, Samuel 21 Jan 1850 Widow - Polly Williams   2 page file
29 33 Williamson, John W. 5 Aug 1848     1 page file
29 34 Noel, Wm.  8 Sep 1853   Administrator - Benjamin Ristine 1 page file
29 35 Vincent, Jesse C. 2 Oct 1849 Widow - Mahala Ann Vincent   1 page file
29 36 Croswell, James F. 28 Nov 1849 Widow -  Isabella Croswell    
29 37 Mains, Peter 4 Jun 1849 Widow - Mary Mains    
29 38 Morgan, William 6 Oct 1854 Ten heirs - John Morgan, Betsy Roach, James Morgan, William Morgan, Nathaniel Morgan, Salley Butcher, Polley Jones, Margaret Brevard, Lucy A. Smith, Ambrose D. Morgan Executor - Nathaniel Morgan  
29 39 Miller, Eli 18 Apr 1850 Widow - Lucinda J. Miller   2 page file
29 40 Poteet, Allron 6 Sep 1853      
29 41 Renick, Samuel 4 Sep 1848 Widow - Mary Renick   2 page file
29 42 Snodgrass, William 5 Jul 1853     1 page file
29 43 Sowers, Andrew 18 Sep 1848 Widow - Susan Sowers   2 page file
29 44 Saum, John 15 Jul 1853 Widow - Charlotte Saum Administrator - John G. Crain  
29 45 Smith, Elijah 28 Apr 1849 Widow - Elizabeth Smith   2 page file
29 46 Davis, Arthur C. G.  3 Oct 1854 Widow - Sarah Davis                        Minor children - John G. (19 in 1854), Libby (16 in 1854) & Patrick Henry (21 probably in 1854) Davis                                                     Adult heirs - David & Clinton Davis Guardian of minor children - Eli Davis,Jr. Arthur died in 1850
29 47 Broyles, Michael 12 May 1853     Mentioned - Nancy Broyles         File is only 1 slip of paper
29 48 Taylor, Clarissa 29 Aug 1853   Administrator - Sam'l Laverty 2 page file
29 49 Jessup 30 May 1854 Rachel Jessup files for a protective order against Andrew Jessup    
29 50 Garrigus 28 Nov 1853 Not a probate file                        Mentioned - Jeptha Garrigus, his daughter Sally Garrigus (born Mar 1812) who died unmarried in 1835, Jeptha's granddaughter Mary Garrigus (age 2 or 3 in 1835) who is married to William Barnett, Solomon B. Garrigus, James H Garrigus & Alexander Garrigus