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Index of Probate Box 48

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
48 1 Allen, Elijah 9 Dec 1864 Unnamed heirs Guardian - Henry S. Roach One page file
48 2 Allen, John M. 3 Dec 1864 Unnamed heirs Guardian - John Lawson One page file
48 3 Baird, Wallace 17 May 1862 Heir - James P. Baird who has reached full age by 22 Sep 1865 Guardian of heir - William McMillin  
48 4 Baker, David 30 Dec 1864 Unnamed heir(s) Guardian, William Hixon One page file
48 5 Blake, Dennis 16 Jan 1865 Father - Isaac Blake Administrator - John E. Blake               Guardian at vaious times - Isaac W. Blake, Jesse K. Blake, Charles A. Blake Dennis was insane.  He died Mar 1865   Mentioned - Nathan Blake, deceased
48 6 Boatman, John S. 16 May 1863 Widow - Eliza Ann Boatman                     Heirs - Elizabeth Boatman, John Boatman Administrator - John Boatman Mentioned - Robert Boatman
48 7 Branson, Michael 18 Dec 1864  Children - Lavina Branson, Mary Branson, Michael M. Branson, Sarah Branson, Jane maried to Jonathan Staggs, David Branson (deceased with widow Nancy J. Branson and son Marion Branson) Administrator - Lemuel Branson Mentioned - Rachel Branson
48 8 Bruce, Louisa W. 15 Sep 1864 Heirs - A. F. Bruce (deceased by 1865) and Gertrude Bruce Administrator - Zachariah D. James A. F. and Gertrude also heirs of Solomon C. Griffin
48 9 Bruce, John H. 16 Sep 1862 Minor heirs - Wiley R. Bruce (deceased by Sep 1862), A. F. Bruce, Gertrude Bruce and Horace Bruce Guardian of minor heirs - Louisa Bruce John deceased by 1855.
48 10 Bryant, John 23 Sep 1865 Minor heirs - William P. Bryant, Emily J. Bryant, Howard Bryant, Sarah M. Thompson                                                          Father - William P. Bryant, deceased Guardian of minor heirs - William H. Nye  
48 11 Carver, William 14 Jan 1865 Minor heirs - Moses Carver, Cynthia Carver married David Hadley in 1862 Guardian of minor heirs - Starling Carver Mentioned - George Carver
48 12 Cox, Mahlon 20 May 1865 Unnamed widow                                     Minor children - Sarah E. Cox (age 14), Barara A. Cox (8), Mariah J. Cox, Mahlon B. Cox, Duell Cox Guardian of minor heirs - Jesse Kemp  
48 13 Devlin, John 8 Jun 1865 Widow - Emily Devlin    
48 14 Ensworth, John 23 Sep 1865 Deceased wife - Mary Jane Ensworth                        Minor heirs - Oliver John Ensworth, Lucy Ann Ensworth, Alice Ensworth Oliver's guardian - William H. Nye                                                   Lucy Ann & Alice's guardian - Mary Ann Peoria married to Baptiste Peoria Peorias live in Miami County, Kansas
48 15 Shupe, Martin 21 Jan 1864 Daughters - Hannah Shupe (age16), Clorinda Shupe (13), Rebecca Shupe (10), Mary E. Shupe (7) Guardian of daughters - David G. Ephlin  
48 16 Fenton, William 6 Feb 1864 Minor heirs - Josephine Fenton, Allen Fenton, Leonard Fenton Administrator - Edward Fenton  Guardian of Josephine & Allen - Alva Niece Mentioned - Sofia Fenton, Asa Fenton
48 17 Finnell, E. R. 20 Jan 1865 Widow Jane M. F. Finnell, later married to John Couchman                                       Minor heirs - James D. Finnell, Laura S. Finnell Administrator - James B. Naylor   Guardian of minor hiers - Jane M. S. Couchman Mentioned - John Finnell, David C. Finnell, Ben Finnell                                      E. R. buried 22 Jan 1860
48 18 Finnney, Robert 14 Oct 1861 Unnamed widow                                         Adult heirs - Daniel W. Finney, David W. Finney, Zimri Finney & Elijah Finney           Minor heirs - Robert J. Finney, Mary E. Finney, Joseph H. Finney & Malinda C. Finney Administrator - Elijah C. Finey    Guardian of minor heirs - Daniel Finney Robert died 9 Mar 1861, age 54 yrs, 6 mos, 17 days                                              Mentioned - Wesley Finney, John Finney, Hawken Finney
48 19 Fitzpatrick, John 27 Sep 1864 Siblings - Patrick Fitzpatrick & Mary Brady widow of John Brady             Administrator - James Johnston John died Jul 1864                                        Patrick lived in Ireland
48 20 Gregg, Rhoda 15 Feb 1864 13 children - Matilda married to Allen Edmisten, Alice married to John Beal, Rhoda Daniels (deceased with 3 children: Se_____ Low, Alice Daniels & Rachel Spencer), Elihu Gregg (deceased with children Robert Gregg, Louisa J. Gregg, Samuel Gregg & Charity Gregg), Anna Hubbard, Sarah married to John Ross, Louisa Lee, Palitha Francis, Mary Keltner, Minerva Harshbarger, John Gregg, Stuary Gregg, Pulliam Gregg Administrator - John Gregg Mentioned - Robert Gregg, deceased
48 21 Griffin, Russell 16 Jun 1864 Widow - Agnes Griffin   Russell died 5 Apr 1864
48 22 Griffin, Solomon C. 20 Sep 1865 Widow - Lucyan Griffin Administrators - George W. Falls & Robert Camper Mentioned Albert Griffin, Sarah Griffin
48 23 Harris, Rufus K.  24 Jan 1865 Widow - Minerva J. Harris, now McAfee   Minor heir - Edward S. Harris Administrator - Isaac J. Silliman           Guardian of Edward S. - J. M. Nichols Rufus died 2 Feb 1856, age 39 yrs, 8 mos, 4 days
48 24 Hinshaw, Jesse 11 Feb 1864 Widow - Hannah Hinshaw                   Children - Salome married to George Sherfy (?), James M. Hinshaw, Zeno Hinshaw, Matilda married to Wesley Finney, Zimri Hinshaw [deceased with children: Anne Jane Hinshaw (adult), John R. Hinshaw (20), Mary M. Hinshaw (15), Cyrenus Shaw (18 1/2), William Jasper Hinshaw (16), Albert Hinshaw (12)] Administrator and guardian of minor heirs - Exum Newlin  
48 25 Hocker, Uriah 9 Apr 1864 Widow - Frances Eliza Hocker                     9 heirs - Sarah E. married to Adam S. Jack, Thomas C. Hocker, Philip A. Hocker, Emily J. Jocker, Mariah E. Hocker, Pamelia Ann Hocker, Martha A. Hocker, Emily F. Hocker & Catharine M. Hocker Administrator - Thomas C. Hocker Mentioned - Philip L. Hocker, deceased
48 26 Holton, John 2 May 1864 Widow - Betsey E. Holton Administrator - Peter Bennage Mentioned - Asa Holton
48 27 Johnson, Benjamin 7 Sep 1865 Widow - Mahala Johnson Executor - Cygnus B. Allen Benjamin had no children
48 28 Lough, Catherine 21 Jl 1864 Adult heirs - James W. Lough, Levi Loush, Samuel J. Lough, William Lough, Thomas Lowe, Tippecanoe Lough     Minor heir - George Lough Administrator - Silas S. Dooley Mentioned John Lough, Jacob Lough, Sarah Lough, Charlotte Lough, Caroline Lough
48 29 Sears, Jacob 5 May 1862   Executor - Daniel Sears  
48 30 Adams, John 26 Dec 1863 Son - Pleasant Adams, deceased             Grandson - George W. Adams (age 14) Guardian of George W. - John Geeslin  
48 31 Lyon, Nathaniel 22 Jan 1863 Widow - Marcy Ann Lyon, now Pence Administrator - Andrew Tenbrook  
48 32 McKey, Elias 20 Sep 1861 Widow - Mary McKey Administrators - R. H. W. McKey & D. W. McKey  
48 33 Orahood, Aaron 4 Mar 1864 Widow - Margaret E. Orahood                 Minor children - Rebecca A. Orahood, Margaret J. Orahood, Mary O. Orahood, Aaron L. Orahood & Cordelia E. Orahood Administrator and guardian of children - Margaret E. Orahood Mentioned - John Orahood, Isaac Orahood
48 34 Burke, Robert 9 Dec 1864 Unnamed heir(s) Guardian - John Lowry One page file
48 35 Davis, James 13 Dec 1864   Administrator - Jesse R. Youmans One page file
48 36 Cheezum, James  9 Dec 1864 Unnamed heir(s) Guardian - Sephen Chezum One page file
48 37 Graves, Samuel 9 Dec 1864 Unnamed heir(s) Guardian - Mary E. Graves One page file
48 38 Laverty, Alexander 9 Dec 1864 Unnamed heir(s) Guardian - Aquilla Justus One page file
48 39 Servis, William 9 Dec 1864 Unnamed heir(s) Guardian - Thomas Holland One page file
48 40 Lowry, Samuel 9 Dec 1864 Unnamed heir(s) Guardian John Lowry One page file
48 41 Martin, Charlotte 9 Dec 1864     One page file
48 42 Outland, Joseph 9 Dec 1864     One page file
48 43 Outland, William 9 Dec 1864 Unnamed heir(s) Guardian - John Overman One page file
48 44 Payne, Joseph 31 May 1862 Children - Mary N. Payne (21 by Sep 1864), Rhoda Catharine Payne (21 by Sep 1865), Delilah Jane Payne & Mildred A. married to Jacob J. Bell by Feb 1857 Guardians at various times - James Brenton, Andrew J. Nichols, Samuel Cox & Lawrence Cox  
48 45 Reeder, David 9 Dec 1864 Unnamed heir(s) Guardian - Margery Reeder One page file
48 46 Reitzel, Henry 9 Dec 1864 Unnamed heir(s) Guardian Elliott One page file
48 47 Thompson, Morris 26 Dec 1864 Unnamed heir(s) Guardian - Edward S. Jones One page file
48 48 Wilson, Gabriel 7 Dec 1864 Unnamed heir(s) Guardian - Exum D. Davis One page file
48 49 Russell, William P. 19 Jun 1865 Widow - Harriet L. Russell   William died 1 Jun 1865
48 50 Sampson, Joseph 31 Aug 1865 Widow - Rebecca Sampson   Joseph died 14 Aug 1865
48 51 Lollis, George W. 21 Nov 1865 Widow - Susannah Lollis                          Adult heirs - John Lollis, Eiza Jane Lollis, David Henry Lollis, Sarah Ann Strain, Susan Lollis                                                     Minor heirs - George W. Lollis, James A. Lollis, Elizabeth Lollis & Virginia Lollis Administrator & guardian of minor heirs - John Lollis  
48 52 Stone, Erastus Jan 1865 Minor heir - Eliza Cross, child of John F. Cross Guardian of Eliza - Thomas K. Harvey Mentioned - J. R. Stone, C. J. Stone & J. J. Stone
48 53 Stonebraker 9 Mar 1864 Widow - Rachael Stonebraker, now Rachael Friend Administrator - David M. Humphrey Mentioned - J. R. Stonebraker, G. G. Stonebraker & Sebastian Stonebraker
48 54 Swaim William 18 Nov 1863 Widow - Jemima Swaim                            Heirs - Levi Swaim, William P. Swaim, George M. Swaim, Hannah maried to Joseph Miller, Rachel married to John J. Guisinger, Mary Ann maried to William Glass, Jane maried to James L. Moore, Nancy married to Benjamin R. Bullion & Malinda married to Thomas W. Moore Administrator - Benjam R. Bulion Mentioned - Richard Swaim
48 55 Tenbrook, John W. 20 May 1865 Widow - Mary Tenbrook                       Children - Charly Tenbrook (age 14), Perley Tenbrook (11), Martha Tenbrook (9), & Bell Tenbrook (7) Guardian of children - William Tenbrook Mentioned - Andrew Tenbrook
48 56 Todd, Samuel E. 30 May 1865 Heirs - Joseph L. Todd (21 by May 1865) & Tipton H. Todd (21 by Dec 1861) Guardian of heirs - Holbert S. Hamilton Mentioned - Sarah Todd
48 57 Loppes, James 6 Jul 1865 Minor children - Minerva Lopes & Mary Ann Lopes Guardian of children - William H. Nye James is not deceased
48 58 Welborn, Cyrus 8 Jul 1865 Widow - Virena E. Welborn    
48 59 Weldon, James 17 Sep 1864 Adult heirs - Mary Weldon, Patrick Weldon,  Ann Doyle & Catharine Curn                                                     Minor heirs - James Weldon, John Weldon, Elizbeth Weldon, Executor - Patrick Weldon  
48 60 Willson, William H. 3 Jun 1865   Executor - Mary Willson  
48 61 York, Eli 23 May 1865 Widow - Lucinda York                                Minor children - Clarissa A. York (about age 8), Ira York (about 4) & Mary E. York Guardian of children - Lawson Huffman