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Transcribed on November 1, 2000 by Linda Smith Murray , from microfilm Roll #RHS 3957 purchased from the Georgia Archives.  Note:  Most pages are not transcribed verbatim, but do contain all pertinent information.  This web page is for 1903 only.

Union County, Georgia - Court of Ordinary
Ordinary Court Minutes - 1891-1903

[pages 422-453; 1903]

 




 

Page 422
Union Court of Ordinary - January Term 1903
Petition of SN Pless and John Satterfield, shows that Elliott Bolin died owning real and personal property and present the LW&T of deceased which shows that they are named executors.  Request letters issued.

Will supported by affidavit of ML Ledford, one of the supporting witnesses, ordered same be recorded and Letters issued upon they taking the prescribed oath.  January 5, 1903



Page 423
Petition of JH Hood, shows that WJ Hood died December 10, 1902, leaving an estate of real and personal property to the value of $400 and asking for Letters Administration - Ordered citation issue and be published.  January 5, 1903


Page 424
January Term 1903
 We the widow and heirs at law of George W. McClure, deceased, agree as follows, to wit:
That the estate of said George W. McClure shall be divided without administration by HA Brown, John Hampton and BW Swanson, giving to the widow out of her division of the land her interest covering the dwelling in which she now lives.  Also to the children of James Scroggins, their interest in the land covering the dwelling where they now reside, said widow agreeing that said estate shall be divided equally, share and share alike among her and all the children of said George McClure, and descendants of children, they being entitled to the share of the dead parent, after all of what cost has now accrued has been paid out of the effects of the estate and the personal property named in the schedule hereto attached turned over to the widow in lieu of her year’s support.
The charges of the commissioners to divide the estate to be paid out as accrued cost, they to report to the ordinary their acts and doings in the premises;
The share of George W. McClure, Jr. to be paid in cash and notes when a share is established.  This agreement to be entered on the minutes of the court of Ordinary of Union County, GA., and then delivered to the commissioners herein named.
This 5th day of January 1903.  Witness our hands and seals.  Delia McClure, SC Carney?, Margaret McClure, James Scroggins, natural guardian for his minor children and for Franie Scroggins
I approve of this adjustment.  JT Colwell, Ordinary

Schedule of the personal property given to Mrs. Delia McClure, widow of George W. McClure:  One cow, 1 yearlings, 9 head of sheep, 10 head of hogs, 1 mare, all of the household and kitchen furniture, all the corn, fodder, hay, and all the meat.  Recorded January 5, 1903



Page 426
January Term 1903
Following appointed to serve as road commissioners for the years 1903 and 4 for the named districts:
Arkaquah District - JE Christopher, John Fleming, JW Jones
Brasstown District - Harve Clawell, Zach Bryant, DC Plott
Blairsville District - Alfred Williams, Juan Ross, James L. Haralson
Choestoe District - Jack Shular, James B. Self, TK Jackson
Coopers Creek District - Henry Grizzell, Dave Pickelsimer, Grand Harkins
Coosa District - Ruff, Logan, Joe Higdon
Doola District - AA Bruce, Jasper Byers, Thomas B. Bruce
Gaddistown District - Warren Hendrick?, HT Miller, JA Dockery
Page 427
Gum Log District - CC Loudermilk, Andy Loftus, Bob Henderson
Ivy Log District - John Mitzell, John Hood, James L. Elliott
Lower Young Cane District - Thomas Patterson, Bob Nickolson, Clebe Duvall
Upper Young Cane District - John Medaris, Jr., Gracen Jones, Andrew Payne
Owltown District - William England, TN Berry, Bob Colly


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Page 429
Union Court of Ordinary - February Term 1903
JH Hood, having made application at the January Term of court in due form to be appointed administrator on the estate of Jack Hood, deceased, citation published, and no objections files - ordered that JH Hood be appointed administrator, giving bond for $800 and taking usual oath.  February 2, 1903

Warrant of Appraisement  - to William H. Swain, JT Wilson, Charley E. Rich, JJ Collins and WD Shular - you are required to attend and appraise the goods chattels, lands and tenements, rights and credits, of Jack Hood, late of said county, deceased, and as may be shown to you by the Administrator JH Hood, or that comes to your knowledge, and make a perfect inventory of the same and return the same to this court within two months from this date.  February 2, 1903.

Page 430
Petition of JH Hood, Administrator on the estate of Jack Hood, deceased, asks for leave to sell personal property.  Ordered leave granted.  February 2, 1903



Petition of YTS Townsen for Temporary Letters of Administration on the estate of Malinda Townsen, deceased.  Ordered he be appointed Temporary Administrator and letters issued upon taking the usual oath and giving bond in the sum of $50.
February 2, 1903

Page 431
Application of TS Townsen, admr. of Malinda Townsen, deceased, request leave to sell personal property for the purpose of preserving said property until Permanent Administration can be had.  Ordered leave to sell personalty upon posting same at three or more public places in the county at least ten days before day of sale. - February 2, 1903



Page 432
Union Court of Ordinary - March Term 1903
Application of Nancy Hood, widow of WJ Hood, deceased, for Year’s Support from the estate of deceased - Ordered that WD Shular, Charley Rich, JJ Collins, John W. Twiggs, and WH Swain be appointed appraisers to set up a year’s support from the estate.  March 2, 1903


Page 433
In Vacation
Petition of Rebecca Simpson, widow of James Simpson, deceased, request for Year’s Support - Ordered that Joseph Stephens, John F. Colwell, Frank Rogers, Lewis Atkins and Elbert Atkins be appointed commissioners to set apart a year’s support from said estate and make their return to me within 30 days from date.  This 23rd March, 1903.  John T. Colwell, Ordinary


Page 434
Union Court of Ordinary - April Term 1903
Return of appraisers appointed to set apart a Year’s Support for Nancy Hood, widow of WJ Hood, deceased, being filed - ordered that citation issue and be published as provided by law.  April 6, 1903


Same as above - Rebecca Simpson, widow of James Simpson, deceased.

Page 435
Application of Martha L. Hunter shows that Joseph F. Hunter died May 27, 1897, leaving a considerable estate; wherefore petitioner asks that she be appointed permanent administrator upon said estate.  Ordered that the usual citation issue and be published as the law requires.  April 6, 1903



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