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Index of Probate Box 63


Compiled and donated by Roberta Wysong - 2019


  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
63 1 Alexander, Henry C. 18 May 1869   Administrator - John D. Alexander Mentioned - John W. Alexander & David Alexander
63 2 Wolverton, Thomas 11 Apr 1867 Widow - Rebecca Wolverton     Children - Mary married to John R. Miller (deceased by 1867 & with minor children: James, Thomas, John W., George A., Mary, Rebecca J. & Margaret E.), Ann married to a Aydelotte, John Wolverton, Isabell Jane Wolverton (deceased by 1867), Elinor Wolverton, William Wolverton (deceased by 1867), James Wolverton,  Thomas Jefferson Wolverton (deceased by 1867 & Elizabeth Wolverton (a minor)   Thomas died in 1849                  Outside of file says: Ann Aydelotte vs. John Wolverson, et. al.
63 3 Baccus, Amaziah Jun 1867 Minor heirs - Marilda Baccus (21 by Jun 1867), Phebe Ann Baccus (21 by 1865), George Baccus & William Baccus (21 by Jun 1861) Guardian of heirs - George Wilkins initially.           William Baccus guardian of Marilda in 1864 Amaziah died in 1856
63 4 Ballard, Joseph 20 Sep 1870 Widow - Mary Jane now maried to a Stephenson                          Minor children - Thomas Ballard (deceased by Sep 1870), Jenny O. married to a Kent (died Jul 1867) & Mollie married to James H. Simpson Executor - Andrew Tenbrook  
63 5 Beauchamp, Willis 2 Jul 1870 Widow - Catharine Beauchamp    
63 6 Blacketer, Norman 22 Jun 1868   Administrator - John Lawson Mentioned - David Blacketer & Howell Blacketer
63 7 Bloomfield, Robert W. 21 Jun 1868 Widow - Amanda Bloomfleld       Minor heirs - Nancy Bloomfield (age 15), John Bloomfield (12), Lucinda Bloomfield (11), Mary Bloomfield (7) & Olio Bloomfield (5) Administrator - Joseph Jarvis  
63 8 Boatman, William 25 Jan 1867 Children - Eliza Ann Boatman, Levi Boatman, Lorenzo Boatman, George W. Boatman, Julia A. Boatman, John  W. Boatman, Oliver P. Boatman & William T. Boatman (deceased)                   Heirs of William T.: adults - Almyra, Morris, Andrew, William & Emily J. Boatman, Linza Boatman & Lafayette Parker; minors - Elizabeth, William H. , Charity, Christopher, Hestor & Samuel Boatman & Jackson & Leonard Parker   The senior Willliam Boatman died in 1858
63 9 Branson, Lemuel 20 May 1868 Widow - Aseniah now married to a Harris                                                      Adult children - George W. Bsranson, John A. Branson & Erastus Branson [deceased with children: William Branson (age 6) & James E. Branson (3)]                  Minor children - Robert Branson (age 17), Rebecca Branson (15), Mary F. Branson (11) & Chirstina Branson (7) Administrator - George W. Branson Marriage to Aseniah is a second marriage.  No children from that marriage
63 10 Bryant, William P. 15 May 1866 Minor heir - Howard Bryant who is 21 by Sep 1868 Howard's guardian - William H. Nye  
63 11 Cabbage, Henry S. 27 Dec 1867 Widow - Emelia Cabbage                 Minor children - Lucretia married to Lewis C. Bramblet at age 20 in 1867, Nancy J. Cabbage (age 18), Willliam L. Cabbage (16), John P. Cabbage (11), Jonathan W. Cabbage (6) & George A. Cabbage (4 in 1866) Guardian of children - Emelia Cabbage  
63 12 Carmichael, Rebecca 28 Aug 1867 Adult heirs - Lydia A. Foster, William Carmichael, Martha J. Slavens, Jonathan A. Carmichael, John W. Carmichael & Mary B. Carmichael                                       Minor heirs - Rebecca Carmichael & Thomas Carmichael Administrator - James Noble                                          Guardian of Rebecca & Thomas - J. A. Carmichael  
63 13 Cole, George S. Sep 1870 Widow - Pharaba Cole                        Son - George Cole (age 7) Guardian of George - John D. Collings  
63 14 Cook, William 26 Jan 1867 Children - William Cook, Albert Cook, John Cook, Ann Bell Cook, Mary Elenor Cook (minor) & Sarah J. Cook (minor)                                                            Grandson - Walter W. Donaldson (age 20 & son of Walter C. Donaldson) Executor - James C. Cook        Guardian for Mary Elenor & Sarah J. - William Cook  
63 15 Cox, Lawrence Feb 1868 Widow - Eliza Martin, a widow he married Aug 1858                             Heirs - Nancy Cox (21 in 1869), Reuben Cox, James Cox & Mary A. Crabb (minor Executor & Guardian of Mary A. Crabb - James Cox Lawrence had been the guardian of heirs of Oliver P. Crabb          Mentioned - Jonathan Cox & Joseph Cox
63 16 Cox, James 21 Feb 1865 Children - Elizabeth Gray, Isabel married to William W. Lear, Mary married to George Bartley, Christi Ann married to F. W. Stutler, Martha York & Sarah J. Cox (minor) Administrator - William F. Titsworth                                Guardian of Sarah J. Cox - John Cox Mentioned - John B. Cox & James Cox
63 17 Coleman, Zopher, Sr. 2 Sep 1867 Heirs - Abraham Coleman, Jane married to William Mullin__, Samuel Coleman (deceased with minor heirs - Rhoda Coleman, John W. Coleman,Huldah Coleman, Martha J. Coleman, Adaline Coleman & Charity Coleman) & Zopher Coleman, Jr. Executor - Zopher Coleman, Jr.                                                 Guardian of Samuel's heirs - M. A. Parr  
63 18 Crawford, Frank 26 May 1866 Widow & only heir - Mary Crawford Administraor - Ira S. Taylor  
63 19 Davis, James Jan 1867 Widow - Rillar Davis                        Children - James W. Davis & Lucinda M. Finger (deceased with minor children - Joseph Finger, Sylvester Finger, Clara Finger, Isabel Finger, Mary Finger & Sarah Finger                                   Grandchildren - Lucinda M. Gadd, Eri Davis, Nelson Davis & John Davis Executor - James W. Davis  
63 20 Dykes, John T. Sep 1867 Widow - Susan F. now married to William Goodwin                           Minor children - Josephine Dykes (age 7) & Thomas M. Dykes (4)     Father - Henry Dykes Guardian of Josephine & Thomas _ Henry Dykes John T. died Jun 1864
63 21 Elson, Henson 18 Sep 1867 Heirs - Hannah Catlin, Mary Benson, Catharine Kalley & Sarah J. Elson Administrator - Dempson Seybold Mentioned - John Elson & William Elson
63 22 Evans, James 21 Sep 1868 Minor heir - Sarah E. Evans (in 1867 married James M. Daniel) Sarah E's guardian - James H. Montgomery - her stepfather  
63 23 Ephland, George 25 Sep 1868 Widow - Ann Epland Administrator - Joseph Bowsher  
63 24 Green, Jessie 11 Apr 1870 Widow - Sarah now married to James Webb                                        Minor heir - Francis Marion Green (age 21 by Apr 1870) Administrator - Joel Green  Guardian of Francis - at times Sarah Green and at at times Isaac J. Silliman Jessie deceased by 1849
63 25 Hart, Sabitha 27 Apr 1865 Minor heir - William Hart (21 by Aug 1867) Guardian of William - James P. Tucker  
63 26 McDaniel, Nathan 2 Oct 1867 Widow - C. Elbe McDaniel             Legatees - George W. McDaniel, Clark E. McDaniel, Edmund W. McDaniel, William B. McDaniel & Nathan P. McDaniel Executor - Alfred Hobson   Administrator - Clark E. McDaniel Elba McDaniel died 14 Dec 1867
63 27 Huxford, William 22 Jun 1855 Widow - Sydney Huxford            Children - Nancy Huxford (deceased by Sep 1855), Margaret Huxford (died 30 Nov 1853, aged 10 months) & May Huxford Administrator - Andrew Tenbrook William died Mar 1855 at age 27
63 28 Keslar, George Aug 1867 Minor grandchildren - Eliza J. Gwinn (age 18), John H. Gwinn (14), Andrew K. Guinn (13) & Daniel N. Guinn (11) Guardian of grandchildren - Susanna Gwinn Mentioned - William Guinn, deceased
63 29 Moody, Silas W. Jan 1868 Father - Alen Moody                        Brothers - Samuel Moody, James Moody & Joseph Moody Guardian of Silas - Jackson Allen Silas is not deceased, is insane  Silas inherited money from Robert Overman
63 30 Moore, Joseph 20 May 1867 Children - Elizabeth Moore, Nancy married to John Burnside, James F. Moore, Catherine married to William Bain, Joseph S. Moore, Sarah Thompson, Thomas K. Moore, John A. Moore, David Moore, Anna Moore, Ellen Moore & Andrew Moore Executor - Andrew Moore Joseph died 18 May 1866, aged 74 years, 7 months, 2 days
63 31 Mullinix, Admanda 24 Sep 1868 Deceased husband - Jacob Mullinix                                             Children - James W. Mullinix (age 20), Theodora C. Mullinix (16), Martha E. Mullinix (13) & Albert C. Mullinix (11) Administrator - Joel A. Griffin Amanda died 5 May 1866 at age 42 years, 8 days                                 Jacob died 26 Apr 1863 at age 40
63 32 Newlin, Nathan 13 Jun 1870 Heirs - Achsah/Axey married Milton Robison in 1853, William M. Newlin (21 in 1854), Sarah Jane married James Robison in 1857, Elvey Newlin (21 in 1859), Nathan Newlin (21 in 1863), Artemissa Newlin (21 in 1865), Henry Newlin (21 in 1866), Mary Ann Newlin (21 in 1867), Alfred A. Newlin (21 in 1870) Administrators - David & Calvin Newlin                      Guardian of some heirs - William Hoggatt Mentioned - estate of Joshua Newlin
63 33 Norman, William 13 Jul 1867 Widow - Nancy Norman Executor - Oliver Norman Mentioned - George W. Norman
63 34 Pulliam, William 26 Sep 1867 Unnamed widow Administrator - Zadhariah D. James  
63 35 Rhinehart, Andrew 6 Sep 1870 Minor heirs - Arthelia A. Byers (age 21 in 1870) and Joseph A. Byers (deceased before 1863) Guardian and father of heirs - Zachariah Byers  
63 36 Rush, John 15 Sep 1868 Widow - Martha A. Rush (2nd wife with no children)                      Child - Jacob H. Rush Guardian of Jacob - John D. Collings  
63 37 Rush, Jacob 1868 Children - Mary Rush Collings, William H. Rush, Margaret J. married to John T. McClain, John W. Rush (deceased and father of Jacob Harvey Rush), & Susan Rush McClain (deceased and mother of Mary E. McClain, Sarah M. McClain & Jacob McClain - Sarah and Jacob are minors)  Administrator - William H. Rush                                            Guardian of Sarah and Jacob - Isaac Collings  
63 38 Sales, Stephen 24 Aug 1867 Minor heir - Stephen F. Sales (21 by Aug 1869) Guardian of Stephen F. - Russell Feuquay Stephen died 10 Aug 1865
63 39 Salsberry, Michael Sep 1867 Widow - Mary Ann Sailsbury        Heir - Enoch Sailsbury Administrator - Enoch Salsberry Mentioned - Elias Sailsbury
63 40 Spice, William 14 Mar 1867 Parents - John & Mary Spice        Siblings - John Spice, Hettie Spice & Mary A. Montgomery Administrator - John Briggs, Jr.  
63 41 Stanley, Alexander S. 8 Apr 1867 Widow - Catharine Stanley   Alexander died 28 Feb 1867
63 42 Tenbrook, John w. 24 May 1867 Widow - May Tenbrook                     Children - Charles Tenbrook (age 16), Perley Tenbrook (14), Martha Tenbrook (12) & Bel Tenbrook (10) Guardian of heirs - william Tenbrook  
63 43 Woodard, William M. 15 Sep 1870 Widow - Rachel H. Woodard             Adult children - Joseph N. Woodard & Isaac A. Woodard      Minor children - Martha Ellen Woodard, Duncan Woodard & Nathaniel Woodard Guardian of Martha Ellen - Rachel H. Woodard                Guardian of Duncan & Nathaniel - Elwood C. Siler William died Mar 1867
63 44 Wagner, John A. 18 May 1867 Widow - Susannah M. Wagner        Unnamed children   John died 14 Jan 1867
63 45 Wright, Jessie 18 May 1867 Widow - Catharine Wright             Heirs - Druzilla Burson, Ear_y Ballow, Edwin R. Wright, David N. Wright, Sarah King, Martha J., Youmans, Leondus Wright Administrator - Isaac Youmans  
63 46 Barnes, William 21 Jan 1870 Widow - Permelia/Cormelia Barnes                                                  Daughter - Billie I. Barnes (age 13) Guardian of Billie - Cormelia Barnes Mentioned - Edward Barnes
63 47 Blake, Nathan H. 26 Sep 1867 Widow - Serena Blake                       Adult heir - John A. Blake                  Minor heirs - Margaret H. Blake, Charles K. Blake, Joseph M. Blake & Rachel C. Blake Guardian of minor heirt - Charles Vandeveer  
63 48 Clarke, Armstead 8 Sep 1868 Widow - Martha Clarke                   Minor heirs - Luviannia J. Clarke & William A. Clarke, both deceased by Sep 1868 Guardian of heirs - Martha Clarke  
63 49 Crafton, Martha 13 Sep 1870 Heir - John B. Crafton Guardian of John - Hamilton Crafton  
63 50 Crooks, Sarah Sep 1870  Not decesed - of unsound mind Guardian - William Crooks Mentioned - Samuel Crooks
63 51 Gilkeson, Thomas E. 26 Sep 1867 Heirs - Susan Gilkeson & William B. Gilkeson Guardian of heirs - Richard Wilkin in 1848 & John C. Gilkeson One page file
63 52 Harper, Alexander 17 Sep 1870 Minor children - Mariah Waldon, Elizabeth Harper & Emily Harper Guardian of children - Pasy Harper One page file
63 53 Nevins, James M. 24 Aug 1870 Widow - Mary Jane Nevins   James died 7 Jun 1870
63 54 Adams, Thomas G. 16 Sep 1870 Not decesed - of unsound mind Guardian - William E. Adams One page file
63 55 Whitford 13 Sep 1870 Minor son - Greely W. Whitford Guardian - John L. Brown & later Jane H. Whitford, Greely's mother One page file
63 56 Sanders, Abraham 22 Feb 1867 Unnamed widow   One page file
63 57 Hall, James T. 24 Jun 1867 Widow Margaret W. Hall   James died 1 May 1867
63 58 Tarahannah, Roha 15 Sep 1870 Minor heir - William H. Tarahannah who died 10 Mar 1870 Guardian and mother of William - Susan Sackett One page file
63 59 Administrator Appointments 1867 8 Mar 1867 - James N. Morlan for James M. Phelan                                   2 Apr 1867 - Thomas Morris for William M. Woodard                           16 Arp 1867 - Andrew Genbrook for Joseph Finney                                 27 Apr 1867 - Caleb W. Waterman for William Abbott                                  3 Jun 1867 - James [illegible]for Jacob Starker                                       14 Jul 1867 - James Noble for Rebecca Carmichael                                                                    
63 60 Executor Appointments 1870 13 Jun 1870-David H. Maxwell for Joseph Potts                                         31 May 1870 - William D. Mitchell for Isaac Blake                                                     6 Sep 1870 - P. D. Johnson for Henry Dykes    
63 61 Guardian Appointments 1867 1 Jun 1867 - Eliza Armstrong for George T. Armstrong's heirs                25 Jun 1867 - William Heidrick for James M. Heidrick's heirs                25 Jun W. C. Donaldson for John W. Wilson's heirs                                  6 July 1867 - Elizabeth Farrar for Thopmas A. Day's heirs                      8 Jul 1867 - James M. Barker for William Gilliland's heirs                 20 August 1867 - William M. Thomson for  [illegible] heirs                   
63 62 Guardian Appointments 1868 15 Aug 1868 - William Nevins for Edward Denin's (?) heirs                    21 Aug 1868 - John D. Collings for John W. Rush's heirs                            21 Aug 1868 - Joseph C. Buchanan for Hiram J. Phipps' heirs                        28 Aug 1868 - Alice Logan for William Young's heirs                         4 Sep 1868 - James J. Berry (?) for Joshua T. Harney's heirs                             15 Jun 1868 - Ezra T. Sale for John Jones' heirs                                                23 Jun 1868 - Mary Goodin for William Goodin's heirs                                  25 July 1868 - Phemling D. Jonson for William Collings, Sr heirs                                                      28 Jul 1868 - Goldsmith Goodin for William Goodin's heirs                     14 Aug 1868 - Isaac Collings for Jacob Rush's heir    
63 63 Administrator's Appointments 1868 13 Jun 1868 - Willian and Daniel McMullin for Thomas McMullin          23 Jun 18687 - Hugh Vinzant for James White                                           23 Jun 1868 - Samuel M. Harrick for Thomas F. Donaldson                   11 Jul 1868 - William H. Rush for Jacob Rush                                               12 Aug 1868 - Andrew Linebarger for Joseph Norman                              12 Aug 1868 - Michael G. Hixon for Joseph M Hixon                                     17 Aug 1868 - George Coble for Joseph Cox, Jr.                                        31 Aug 1868 - Perley Pearson for Susannah Warner                                 12 Sep 1868 - Dempsey Seybold for Gideon Crooks        
63 64 Administrator's Appointments 1870 27 May 1870 - Thornton Thompson for John Butterworth    20 Jun 1870 - James H. Baker for John W. Baker                                         13 Jul 1870 - William C. Musgrave for Nancy Boyles                                   12 Jun 1870 - William C. Musgrave for Michael Broyles                             5 Aug 1870 - John T. Price for Alexander Gandele (?), Jr.                 6 Sep 1870 - William O. Philips for Thomas C. Spencer                               27 Aug 1870 - Robert K. Camper for Mark Cook                                         14 Jun 1870 - Silas Taylor for Amos Wilson            
63 65 Executor Appointments 1867 26 Feb 1867 - Silas S. Dooley for Henry Litsey, Sr.                                    22 Apr 1870 - Tilghman H. Ross for George F. Ross                                       4 May 1867 - Alexander Spencer and George W. Spencer for John Spencer                                               19 Aug 1867 - Abel Frazier & Eli Frazier for John Frazier                           19 Aug1867 - Alfred Hobson for Nathan McDaniel        
63 66 Executor Appointments 1868 25 Jul 1868 - George J. Collings & Phleming D. Johnson for William Collings, Sr.                                             30 Jul 1868 - David C. Beath for Joseph R. Beaty    
63 67 Guardian Appointments 1870 4 Jun 1870 - Lucinda David for Edward Lewis' heirs                             6 Jun 1870 - John T. Brown for John W. Whitford's heirs                  28 Jun 1870 - Calvert Jared for Danas Pratt's heirs                                28 Jun 1870 - William H. Nye for Andrew Ray of unsound mind            28 Jun 1870 - Andrws J. Boyd for Garrett C. Boyd's heirs                       25 Jun 1870 - James Sawyer for William Billikan's (?) heirs                 4 Aug 1870 -  Dorcas Nickel for Goerge Barcus (?) heirs                      22 Aug 1870 - A. W. Rubottom for Laban Rubottom's heirs                     30 Aug 1870 - Perry H. Rukes for Sarah Rukes heirs                                 31 Aug 1870 - Eveline Eubanks for John Bryant's heirs                                9 Sep 1870 - William H. Nye for Presley McFarland's heirs                

 

The file number is the position of the file in the box at the Courthouse