Tarrant County TXGenWeb - Estate of Americus V. Johnson

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Early Probate Records

Estate of Americus V. Johnson, Deceased

Petition of Stephen Terry for letters of administration on the estate of Americus V. Johnson, deceased. He died leaving no will, and "your petitioner being solicited by his nearest relatives will apply at the January term...." 15 January 1857.

Bond of Stephen Terry, admr; $2200. Sureties: Lawrence Steel and R. C. Slaughter. Approved 27 January 1857.

Inventory and appraisal returned 13 Feb. 1857 by Paul H. Tyler, Abraham Harris, and R. C. Slaughter: a double barrel gun: bay mare; one negro man named Bailey; on trunk. Total value: $1003.

R. H. King vs A. V. Johnson.
"Mr. A. V. Johnson you will pleas pay R. H. King the some of ... and oblige me and this shall be a reciet for the same this March 14, 1856. S/ Charles Monday.

Annual Exhibit. Filed 28 Dec. 1858. Paid: Brinson & Slaughter; P. L. Collins for advertising; J. Feilds on a/c; J. W. Chaptman note; R. H. King on order; Jas. R. Johnson; W. L. Brisindine; Jas. Marquess; J. C. Andrews; P. H. Tylor; Jno M. Durrett.

Final account of administrator [includes above accounts paid] and property sold: one bey mare purchased by A. D. Johnson; A B Shot Gun; Leather Trunk; 1 Negro Boy taken by the sd A. D. E. A. Johnson and their heirs. [Note: Americus V. Johnson was son of Alfred D. and Elizabeth A. Johnson. The negro man named Bailey was included in the inventory of the estate of Alfred D. Johnson, deceased, in 1864.] Filed 31 October 1859.

Petition of administrator for final settlement and release from administration. Filed 31 October 1859.

Vouchers, showing payment by estate:

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to Julian Feild, for purchases made between Jan. 10 and Aug. 11, 1856: candles; boots; kid gloves; casemere pants; bottle ink; Mdise paid Wilson; ribbon. Sworn before Jno. P. Smith, N.P., 23 Aug. 1857.

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to Brinson & slaughter, for purchases made between Jan. 5 and Dec. 24, 1855: boots; hair brish; chalk line; piece Tobacco; Panama hat; glass lamps; fine vest; scythe blades; Glass lanter; pr. shoes for Walker; steel points and holder; steel pens; gum paper; blacking. Sworn by M. T. Brinson 27 July 1857 before W. A. Sanderson, J.P.

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to Brinson & Slaughter, for purchases made between 16 Jan. and 29 Oct. 1856: small lock; silk Hdkf; plugs tobacco; boxes blacking; Gumelastic Gainters; white hose; Kid Gauntletts. Sworn by R. C. Slaughter 28 Feb. 1857 before T. M. Matthews, Deputy Clerk of Court, Tarrant Co.

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to James Marquess, for making coffin, putting on trimmings, and making vault.

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to H. C. Jewell for J. W. Chatman on 22 March 1858, payment on a note made by deceased to E. Husted, for $50.00, on Feb. 1855. On reverse: "Please pay the within to Lawrence Steel." S/ James (X) Wilson.

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to Wln. L. Brizendine for one ball ticket, purchased Jany. 1856.

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to Jas. R. Johnson for purchases and loans made between 14 June [1855] and 25 Jan. 1856: cash lent; drink whiskey 10 cents

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per drink: sigars: water mellen, by order of Slaughter: lemon and wine; balance on oysters; News Book on sale [?]; 1/2 bottle of Shanssigh wine.

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to J. C. Andrews, for purchases made between May 11 and Aug. 5, 1856: plug of Tobacco; wine; bottle Porter; cigars; 4 drinks Lemonade; 1 qt. whiskey.

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to Paul H. Tyler, for cash lent July 5 and 25, 1856.

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to S. Gilmore, CJ, fees.

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