Tarrant County TXGenWeb - Guardianship, heirs of W. R. Collins

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Guardianship, heirs of W. R. Collins, deceased

Petition of John L. Purvis for guardianship of Elizabeth Ann, Sam, and James William Collins, minor heirs of W. R. Collins, deceased. The mother of the children has relinquished her right. Dated 15 April 1859.

Bond of John L. Purvis, guardian of Ann, Sam, and James W. Collins, minors; $1000. Sureties: Joshua L. H_____[?] and W. B. Tucker. Approved 25 April 1859.

Report of John L. Purvis, guardian. Filed 26 March 1860. Money received from Shelby County in February 1860, $584.44. Paid out in Shelby County: Note given by the widow and myself as security on 9 February 1860 - 110.76; amount paid Darnell, $22.; agent and attorneys, $30.; Doctor's bill in Hemsted County, Arkansas, $26.; W. N. Preston, Washington Co., Ark., $16.10; Black & Bros., $35.35; E. M. Daggett, note and interest, $22.58.

Petition of John L. Purvis for guardianship of heir just born who has been named John W. R. Collins, a body heir of W. R. Collins, deceased. Filed April. term 1860.

Annual report of guardian. Filed April 1860.
He has paid E. M. Daggett, Black & Bros., W. N. Preston & Co., C. M. Peak, and notes to Daggett, Dr. J. G. Peak, Benj. P. Lott?, one note on myself, and Chief Justices fees. He requests that court retain balance of $240.53 at 12% per annum.

Annual report of guardian. Filed 30 April l861.
He bas paid D. G. Hodges for medical services and for clothing for children.

Annual Settlement. Filed 28 April 1862.
He has paid court fees; King, for tuition; Fields, for merchandise.

Annual report of guardian. Filed 28 April 1863.
He has paid C. M. Hackler, tuition; J. P. Wilson, tuition; clerks fees; and balance to Hadess [Hackler ?]

Annual report of guardian. Filed 25 April 1864.
He has paid for clothing for S. A. Hook, $43.60; tuition to J. P. Wilson, $10.

Annual report of guardian. Filed April 1866.
He has paid for clothing, and for tuition to Hudson and to Hackler.

Annual report of guardian, with vouchers. Filed 29 April 1867.
He has paid for clothing and tuition.
Vouchers showing payments by guardian:

- to Van Zandt for merchandise.

- to Ballener.

- for School Book - at Dallas.

- to Lawrence, for merchandise.

- to S. W. A. Hook.

- for Susanna Hook, account dated 24 September 1863, for domestic, "shouse,' and hats.

- to C. M. Peak, for account of Mrs. Susan A. Collins, dated April 30, 1860, for visit, medicine, and attention and detention child [detained].

- to James P. Wilson, Mansfield, Texas; account for tuition for Elizabeth Collins, 17 weeks; and for Samuel Collins, 17 weeks. Dated April 20, 1863.

- to H. G. Hodges for medical bill for W. R. Collins [John W. R. ?]

- to Sam W. A. Hook. Bill for $45.45.

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