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Probate Box 34 - Index   

  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
34 1 Manwaring, Robert 14 Jun 1850 Heir - Hyreius Manwaring Administrator - William Manwaring & later Robert Manwaring, Jr. Robert, Jr. and William identified as brothers
34 2 Morris, Thomas 9 Apr 1858 Thomas not deceased - insane Guardian - William Lewis Mentioned - Zachariah Morris
34 3 McBride, Daniel 6 Oct 1855 Heir - Mary McBride, who is insane Mary's guardian - William Farmer Mentioned - Hugh McBride
34 4 McCampbell, John, Sr. 9 Jul 1857 Minor heir - Samuel McCampbell, probably 21 by Jul 1857 Samuel's guardian - John E. Ward & later Samuel Ward, Sr.  
34 5 Ward, Isabella 13 Mar 1852 Minor heirs - Samuel Ward & Ann Isabella Ward.  Children are also heirs of Samuel Ward, deceased Guardian of Samuel & Ann Isabella - John E. Ward  
34 6 McDonald, Jacob D. J.  13 Sep 1849 Minor heirs - Mary E. Robbins & Henrietta McDonald (died 1848)   Heir - Elizabeth D. McDonald Guardian of minor heirs - Joseph A. Wright Mentioned - Richard McDonald, Ann M. McDonald , Sarah H. McDonald & George McDonald  Estate involves money from a Dr. McDonald estate in New Jersey
34 7 McNeal, John 11 Jul 1857 Widow - Sarah McNeal                   Children - James McNeal & and unnamed daughter                           Heirs (relationship not defined) - Pleasant McNeal & Nathaniel McNeal Administrator - John C. Gilkeson Mentioned - Daniel McNeill, William McNeil & Neal McNeil
34 8 Noel, William M. 17 Apr 1857 Mother - Peninnah Noel                   Father - Scott Noel Executor - Scott Noel  
34 9 Owens, Willis 4 Oct 1858 Minor heirs - Catharine Ellis & Sanford S. Owens Guardian of minor heirs - Francis Gettings, formerly Owens Mentioned - Samuel Owens, deceased                                        Name also spelled Owings
34 10 Cannon, Horace F. Oct 1856 Minor heir - William P. Cannon, age about 15 William's guardian - Nathan Pickett  
34 11 Pratt, Austin 9 Jan 1857   Administrator - Adam Sellers 1 page file
34 12 Baldwin, Tyler 8 Apr 1853 Minor heirs - Martha Cornelia Baldwin, Henry Taswell Baldwin, Francis Baldwin & Virginia Baldwin Guardian of minor heirs - Alexander Puett Mentioned - Margaret Baldwin
34 13 Pulliam, Spotsward 8 Oct 1857 Legatee - Leah Pulliam Executrix - Leah L. Pulliam Mentioned - Harmon Pulliam
34 14 Quinn, Thomas 7 Dec 1857 Widow - Eliza Quinn    
34 15 Strain, James  7 Oct 1877 Grandson - James H. Anderson Executors - Joaiah Strain & Joseph Potts                                  James' guardian - Alexander Puett  
34 16 Depew, James 13 Apr 1847  Minor heirs - Mary Depew (age about 12 in 1857; her mother is Mary Huelhollen) & Sarah Depew (about 14 in 1857) Administrator - James W. Bender                                        Mary & Sarah's guardian - John Sunderland  
34 17 Thomas, Nathan 13 Oct 1848 Widow - Delila Thomas Administrator - William Thomas Mentioned - Priscilla Thomas   Nathan is also listed as Nathaniel
34 18 Thompson, Elijah 13 Jan 1854 Widow - Sarah Thompson                                 Minor children - William Thompson, Olive Thompson & David Thompson                          Adult child - Emily married to Philander Briggs Guardian of minor children - Samuel G. Richmond Mentioned - Morris Thompson, Sarah Thompson, P. Thompson, James W. Thompson, Dorothy Thompson (deceased) & I. A. Thompson
34 19 Thompson, James 25 May 1858     1 page file
34 20 Thompson, W. J. 6 Oct 1858 Widow - Martha Ann Thompson  Minor children - Sarah Thompson, Elizabeth Thompson, Robert Henry Thompson, John Thomas Thompson, William Hines Thompson & Emily Jane Thompson Administrator - Jesse Thompson Mentioned - I. C. C. Thompson, G. W. Thompson, Hubbard Thompson & James Thompson
34 21 Truman, Benjamin 11 Oct 1858 Minor heirs - Elizabeth Susan (divorced from Robert A. Thompson by 1854), Mary Ann Truman & John Oliver Truman  (all age 21 by Oct 1858) Guardian of children - Matilda Taylor, formerly Truman Matilda's husband probably William Taylor                                  Benjamin probably died by 1841
34 22 Slater, Nehemiah 31 Aug 1857 Widow - Jane Slater    
34 23 Siler, James 14 Apr 1857 Widow - Hannah Siler                     Children - Elwood C. Siler, Eliza E. Siler & Martha Laminor Siler Administrators - Thomas Woodard & William Woodard                                Guardian of Martha - Elwood C. Siler Mentioned - Adam Siler (deceased) & Alford E. Siler            Enos C. Siler is the surviving partner of S. & E. C. Siler  business
34 24 Wimmer, Jacob & Elizabeth 6 Oct 1858 Children - Henry Clay Wimmer (a minor) & Mary Jane married to John M. McGilvrey Henry's guardian - Samuel Davis Elizabeth died 9 Jan 1858
34 25 York, Hardin  9 Apr 1858 Widow - Polly York (died Apr 1858)                                               Minor children - George M. York (21 by Jun 1848), Eli York (21 by Dec 1851), Alson York (21 by Jul 1849), Rebecca (21 by Oct 1853 & married to Matthew Dean), William B. York (21 by Sep 1855) & Jesse York Guardian of children - Andrew McMasters  
34 26 Watson, Richard A. 8 Jul 1857 Unnamed widow                               Minor son - Richard A. Watson Richard's guardian - Wesley Watson  
34 27 Shup, Daniel 14 Dec 1857 Children - Catharine (married to John Bloxom), Rachel (married to Bazil Todd), Martin Shup, David Shup & Sarah (married to Peter Tenbrook)                                              Heirs (relationship not determined) - Hannah Dunigan (late Campbell), John Shup, Daniel B. Shup & Rebecca (deceased and was married to Michael Riddle) Executor - Thomas K. Harvey                                           Guardian of Rebecca Riddle's unnamed children - Joseph Bowsher Mentioned - Edward Shup
34 28 Rardin, Jacob 20 Oct 1855 Widow - Jane Rardin (whose maiden name was Russell)              Son - Oliver W. Rardin (deceased by Jul 1858) Administrator - Josiah Carnes                                        Olilver's guardian - Wisby P. Russell Mentioned - Wilson Rardin, George Rardin, Timothy Rardin, Jonathan Rardin, H. S. Rardin, F. H. Rardin, David Rardin & Jacob Rardin
34 29 Rubottom, Simon 10 Jul 1857 Widow - Elizabeth Rubottom    Legatee - Samuel Rubottom Executor - Mahlon Reynolds Sarina Rubottom & Thomas Rubottom (relationship not determined) have a guardian - Mahlon Reynolds                          Mentioned - Joseph Rubottom, Samuel Rubottom & Ezekiel Rubottom
34 30 Schenck, Kortenius 28 Jul 1855 Widow - Ellzabeth Scheanch       Heirs - William C. Schench, James M. Schank, R. S. Kilgore, John Schanck, Thomas Y. Wright, Kortenius Schenck & Simon Loof Administrator - R. S. Kilgore and later Jesse R. Youmans  Guaridan of heir Kortenius - Thomas Wright  
34 31 Grimes, James C. & Jane Oct 1857 Minor heir - Charles C. Grimes (ae 4) Guardian of Charles - Oliver Bound    Jane died Oct 1854                        
34 32 Thompson, James W. Jul 1857 Widow - Julia A., now married to a DeWine                                            Minor heir - Ann Thompson Administrator - William Donovan  
34 33 Dewitt, Silas Jul 1857 Widow - Mariah A. Dewitt      Minor heir - John Dewitt Administrator This information is part of the file for James W. Thompson
34 34 Thompson, Morris Apr 1856 Widow - Sarah now married to E. S. Jones                                              Children - Jonathan Thompson, Albert Thompson, Perry Thompson, Thorton D. Thompson (an adult), Elizah Thompson, Marian Thompson, Melissa Thompson, Narcissa Thompson, Morris Thompson Guardian of heirs - E. S. Jones  
34 35 Hobson, William Apr 1857 Widow - Ruth, now married to Thomas S. Rubottom                        Children - Eliza Hobson (died May 1842 at age 18), four unnamed living daughters, unnamed sons Executors - Jesse Hobson & James Underwood One page file
34 36 Hobson Apr 1857 Minor heirs - Eli Lewis, Charles Hannah, Amy Hobson & Isaac Hobson                                             Other heirs - Emily Hobson & John Miller Guardian of minor heirs - David H. Maxwell One page file
34 37 Stephenson, Joseph Jul 1857   Administrator - Joseph A. Wright  Outside says: State of Indiana vs. Joseph A. Wright                         One page file
34 38 Haworth, James Jul 1857   Administrator - Joseph A. Wright  Outside says: State of Indiana vs. Joseph A. Wright                         One page file
34 39 Chezem, Elizabeth & Samuel 28 Jun 1862 Possible Heirs - 1. Caroline & Samuel Walker,  2. Jane & Amos Blunk, 3. Henrietta & James Allen, 4. Delilah & Henry Smith, 5. Nancy & Bejamin Davis, 6, Silema & Isaac Pixley, 7. Milo G. Chezem (wife - Ellen), 8. Zachariah James & wife and William S. Wilson & wife, 9. Eliza & John Walker, Mary Ann & Joseph Porter, Henry & Mary J.Chezem, James & Rebecca Chezem & Lydia Green, 10. Samuel Chezem & 11. probably Jane & Melvin Mathas   Samuel died in 1858                          File consists of deeds as heirs sold their inherited land to Peter Warner.  The Probate Order Book in the Clerk's office shows a cash distribution to the following 11 heirs - Jane Blunk, Samuel Cheezem, Carolina Walker, Silema Pixley, Milo Cheezem, Dalila Smith, Henry Cheezem, Eliza Walker, Lydia Green, Mary Ann Porter & James Cheezem
34 40 Adams, Samuel W 26 Nov 1853 Minor heir - Elizabeth Adams Administrator - John C. Gilkeson                                  Elizabeth's guardian - Cranville W. Anderson Mentioned - Walker T. Adams & John W. Adams
34 41 Barnes, William  Jan 1859 Widow - Cornelia Barnes              Children - Thomas A. Barnes, Lafayette Barnes, Coretius M. Barnes, James S. Barnes, Emily married to William Connerly, America married to John Jessup, Sarah married to John Albright, Mary married to Jacob Oldham & Ann J. married to Silas Jessup Executors - Edward Barnes & Jacob Oldham Mentioned - William Barnes, Billie Isabel Barnes, James H. Barnes & the Barnes Mill          Edward Barnes is listed in one paper as a son but Thomas A. is omitted from that list and there is no receipt for Edward signing for a dividend.
34 42 Allen, Elijah 9 Apr 1858 Widow - Mary Ann now married to Henry L. Roach                           Children - Mitchell Allen, Clarissa Allen & Thomas Allen (deceased in 1857) Administrator - Henry L. Roach Mentioned - David Allen, Elizabeth Allen & James Allen, the administrator for Thomas Allens's estate
34 43 Baccus, Amaziah 4 Aug 1856     One page file
34 44 Baird, Wallace 22 Sep 1858 Widow Baird   Wallace died 1 Sep 1858
34 45 Ball, Howard 5 Oct 1857 Father - James Ball                             Siblings - Abel Ball, Mary married to Jacob C. Adams, Sarah Ball& David Ball Guardian & father of minor heirs - James Ballk  
34 46 Baldwin, Tyler S. 9 Mary 1852 Heir - Alexander Puett Alexander's guardian - Alexander Puett  
34 47 Boyd, James 10 Jul 1857 Siblings - 1 -  William Boyd (deceased with heirs Samuel Boyd, Elizabeth Boyd, James Boyd, David Boyd, Susanah Boyd, Eli B. Boyd, Elizabeth Boyd, Alexander Carrier, Nancy Carrier, Benjamin Donoho & Mary Donoho; 2 - Jane Caldwell deceased 1827 & married to Alexander Caldwell with heirs Catharine the widow of William Bell, Henry Caldwell married to Nancy , Johnson Caldwell, Alexander Caldwell married to Charlotte, William B. Caldwell married to Elizabeth & John H. Caldwell married to Mary;  3 - Rebecca married to James Crose; 4 - Nancy Bloxom married to John Bloxom,  deceased & the mother of Sally married to Chester M. Rush, William Bloxom & Sally Brook deceased, married to Leonard C. Brook and the mother of Sally Brook, Polly Brook & Stephen Brook  and  5- William Boyd deceased & the father of Elizabeth married to William Wardlow Administrator - John C. Gilkeson                                    Guardian of William Bloxom - Samuel Heath  
34 48 Beason, David L. 10 Jul 1857 Widow - Hannah P. Beason Executor - Eleazer Kersey  
34 49 Pickett, Aaron Apr 1857 Minor heirs - William Pickett & George Pickett  Guardians of William & George - Levi & Polly Branson & David Newlin  
34 50 Branson, Matthew 19 Nov 1856 Widow - Mary Bsranson Administrator - Isaac Overpeck Mentioned - George Branson
34 51 Bryant, John 11 Oct 1858 Widow - Elizabeth Bryatn Administrator - Elijah Darling  
34 52 Calender, Isaac J. 14 Apr 1858 Widow - Margaret Calender Administrator - John C. Gilkeson Mentioned - James Calender  John A. Calender
34 53 Call, Joseph 7 Oct 1858 Widow -  Mila Malinda Call                Children - Samuel Call, Gravnor M. Call, Alexnder W. Call, Nancy Call & Charity Randles Administrator - Charles Vandever                                                      Nancy's guardian - F. H. Shonkwiler Widow, Malinda, died before Oct 1858
34 54 Christian, John 10 Apr 1858 Minor heirs - Frank A. Christian, Delinda Ellen Christian, James W. Christian, Virginia Christian (deceased 1857), Isaac H. Christian Administrator - William S. Todd                                            Guardian of minor heirs - Robert Christian (died before Apr 1858, widow - Mary) John died before Aug 1845
34 55 Simms , William 10 Jun 1857 Grandson - Berkley Coffin, Jr. (age 5 in 1857), who was the son of Margaret Simms Coffin (died Jan 1857) Berkley's guardian - Berkely Coffin, Jr., his father  
34 56 Carman, Isaac Jan 1858   Administrator - N. Thomas & William Donivan  
34 57 A. F. Randolph Jan 1858 Unnamed heirs   This information is part of the file of Isaac Carman
34 58 Cox, Joseph 9 Oct 1857 Son - George H. Cox George's guardian - Jospeh Cox  
34 59 Dagenette, Hyacinth 6 Oct 1858 Widow - Mary Ann, now married to Pecria                                             Children - Edwin Dagennette, Noel Dagonette, Lucien Dagonette, Emily Hedges & Eliza Dagenette (deceased, the widow of John Ensworth and with unnamed Ensworth children) Administrator - Joseph Potts  
34 60 Davis, Arthur C. G.  9 Apr 1857 Children - Libby Ann married to Daniel Bristow, Dewitt Clinton Davis, Patrick H. Davis & John G. Davis Administrator - John G. Davis                                        Guardians of children - Jacob Shockey and later Eli Davis Mentioned - Grace Ellen Davis & D. C. Davis
34 61 Forbes, Lawson 31 Oct 1856 Widow - Martha Forbes Administrator - Robert M. McCorkle Mentioned - Thomas Forbes
34 62 Galey, Samuel  Oct 1858 Heirs - Mary married to John McGilorey and Jospeh P. Galey Administrators & guardian of Joseph - John & Mary McGilorey One page file
34 63 Heady, John 9 Jan 1857 Widow - Mary A. Heady              Unnamed child Executrix - Mary A. Heady  One page file
34 64 Kent, Jospeh 13 Jan 1858 Father - Thomas Kent & Mother - Rebecca Kent                                       Adult siblings - John Kent & Elijah Kent                                                     Minor siblings - Amanda Kent (age 19), Mary Ann Kent (18), Westley Kent (16), Peter Kent (14), Isreal Kent (12) & Lewis Elsey Kent (10 Guardian of minor siblings _ Thomas Kent Joseph died Dec 1849
34 65 Innis, Anna 12 Jan 1857   Administrator J. Innis Mentioned - Joseph B. Innis       Anna died Nov 1855
34 66 Compton, Nathan 6 Jan 1858 Widow - Nancy Compton                Minor children - Smith Compton (age 17), Abarm Compton (14), Christopher C. Compton (11) & Spencer S. Compton (8) Guardian of children - Curtis L. Laughlin Mentioned - Isaac M. Compton
34 67 Lee, Thomas R. 6 Apr 1858 Children - Darcus married to Rueben Gray, Mary first married to William J. Shankland & now married to Rensatio (?) Adsit, Elizabeth married to Thomas I. Heath & Elizabeth Heath                                          Grandchildren - Mary Adsit's children - Celina Shankland, Malikent E. Shankland, MacKent Shankland, Johnson P. Shankland, E. C. Shankland, Parmelia E. Shankland & Arthur S. Shankland and Elizabeth Heath's children - John S. Heath, Mary J. Jarvis, Armilda Wood, Caroline J. Heath, Thomas F Heath, Robert A. Heath & Hardy Heath Executor of Will - James Spencer Will also mentions legatees of unknown relationship - John E. Lee, Thomas R. Lee, Nancy Reno, William H. Heath & Rebecca Heath
34 69 Maris, William 10 Jul 1858 Widow - Abigail Maris                         Children - Zimri Maris, Catharine Hunt, Mary Ann [deceased, was married to Leonard P. Dunnigan & had children Cephelia A. Maris (age 12), Martha Dunnigan (4) & William W. Dunnigan (2)], Elizabeth (deceased, was married to Henry Linton and had child Sarah A. Linton), John M. Maris (20) & James A. Maris (16) Administrsators - Andrews Linebarger & Nathan Morris Guardian for Mary Ann's children - Leonard P. Dunnigan                                   Guardian for Sarah A. Linton - Henry Linton              Guardian for John & James Maris - Andrew Linebarger  

- compiled and donated by Roberta Wysong