Pike County Alabama Court.....Thomas Cribb Probate Records 1859 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.genrecords.net/alpike/ ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb by: Donna Bishop Wright d.bwright@comcast.net August 11, 2003 This is the Probate of Thomas Cribb. While in Troy, AL I found the copy in the Courthouse. Thomas Cribb is my 4th great grandfather. Donna Bishop Wright ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PROBATE RECORDS OF THOMAS CRIBB 1859 PIKE COUNTY, AL +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 448 Received of Wm A Gibson administrator of the Estate of Thomas Cribb dec'd Eighty dollars part payment of our distributive share of said Estate as heirs of said above of which we acknowledge this 6th December, 1859 Richard Fortune Molcey Fortune +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Presented the 10th December 1859 W. A. Gibson Adm $1.25 Recd one dollar and 25 cts on the within act This 3rd Jany 1860 Josiah Davis +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The State of Alabama. Pike County W A Gibson Adm of} For Probate Court Thomas Cribbs Dcd} 29th December 1858 & } the Heirs of Decd } I hereby certify withal William S Ellis summoned before me as commissioner (not sure about Commissioner hard to read) to answer interrogatories propounded to him in the above States cause by the petitioner or plaintiff, for which he is entitled to the following fees. To one days attendance $1.50 To 10 miles travel to/from Troy at 5 cts per mile $ .50 $ 2.00 This the 14th day of December 1858 B. Hallay Commissioner ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 474 The Estate of Thomas Cribb, Dec'd. To Josiah Davis, Jr. For Blacksmith Work in 1858 For 1 new plow 4-1/2 lbs 90 cents For 1 clevis mended 12-1/2 For 2 Staples 12-1/2 $1.15 The State of Alabama) Before me John Freeman, Justice of the Pike County ) Peace In and for said County personally came Josiah Davis, who being first duly sworn says on oath that the above account is just and true, that the same was due the first day of January 1857, that it is due and unpaid or any part thereof. Sworn to and Subscribed) before me this 6th day of ) December A.D. 1859 John Freeman Justice of Peace +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ $3.00 Received of Wm. A. Gibson Admr of the Estate of Thomas Cribb, dec'd. Three Dollars for selling land and other property this 24 Jany. 1859. Wm. Huggins +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The State of Alabama) To any lawful officers of said County. You are Pike County ) duly commissioned to summons William Ellis and Joseph McAfee to appear before me at my office in Troy on the 14th day of Dec. Inst. To answer under oath certain interrogations propounded ( I am not sure propounded is the word it is the best I could make out) to them in certain case defending in the Probate Court wherein A Gibson, Admr of the Estate of Thomas Cribb, Dec'd. Is petitioner to sell the lands of Dec'd and the heirs of Dec'd are Contestants. Witness my Hand this the 7th day of December, 18__ B. Holley Commissioner ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 444 The State of Alabama) In the matter of the Petition filed by Wm. A. Pike County ) Gibson Administrator of the Estate of Thomas Cribb Dec'd on the 18th of Nov. 1858, for the purpose of selling the Real Estate belonging to said Estate to pay the debts and distribution. The minor heirs by their Guardian Adletium (unable to read this word) for answer to same petition, dismiss all the alligations in said petition and insist on strict payoff. Heirs ask your Honor to dismiss the petition in the hearing of the same, all of which is respectfully submitted. W.C. Wood Guardian Adletium +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Wm. A Gibson Admin & The Heirs of Thomas Cribb Dec'd (Either Supprs or Subpeona?) Wm. Ellis Joseph McAfee Original Execute on the 10 of Decber 1858 Robert Lurry ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 443 The State of Alabama) To the Honorable Bird Fitzgerald, Judge of County of Pike ) Probate for said County Your Petitioner Sarah Cribb, widow of Thomas Cribb, late of said County, deceased, expectfully shows unto your Honor that she and the said deceased were __________ (intermarried?) and that she was the lawful wife of said deceased at the time of his death, that the said deceased departed this life about the __________ day of September ____ 1858 in the said county seized and possessed of the following land in fee simple to wit.; The South East (1/4) of South West (1/4) West (˝) of South West East ˝ of North West 1/4, Sec. 29 Town 9, Range 21 lying (next word cut off on copy, I believe the word is situated) and being in the said County of Pike, that the said deceased died intestate leaving the following heirs at law entitled to distribution in his estate to wit., Molsey Fortune, wife of Richard Fortune, Anna Rhodes wife of Samuel Rhodes, Rebecca Whittington, wife of William A. Whittington, and your petitioner, all of whom reside in this County. Also Sarah Faulk wife of Arnold Faulk residents of the State of Florida, William Cribb, a resident of South Carolina & the heirs of Noah Strickland (word cut off but looks like son in law) of one of deceased's daughters who is supposed to be dead and whose heirs are supposed to reside in North Carolina and whose names are unknown to petitioner. That William A. Gibson is the personal representative of the said deceased. Petitioner further shows unto your honor that in as much as she has never extinguished her rights to Dower in the said deceased's land, she is according to law entitled to the same, and would therefore ask your Honor to appoint a day for the hearing of this application, and have citations issued to those interested who are not non-residents and have publications made to the non-residents of the time and place of hearing of said petition and have Guardian Ad letium appointment entered to represent the minors. Petitioner prays that an order for the assignment of Dower be granted and such other _____ (may be order) and ______ (unreadable) as petitioner may be entitled to according to law. McIntyre and Wilkerson For Petititoner +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The State of Alabama} Before me Bird Fitzpatrick, Judge of Probate County of Pike } in and for said County aforesaid personally appoints W.A. Gibson Administrator of the Estate of Thomas Cribb late of said County, Deceased, who being duly sworn says on oath that the _________ and foregoing account correcting final settlement contains a correct status of all his accounts and as such administrative date ----to the best of his knowledge and belief—and that the following contains a correct list of all the heirs, so far as known to him, of said Estate, to wit.: Mosley, wife of Richard Fortune Anna, wife of Sam'l. Rhodes Rebecca, wife of Wm. A. Whittington Sarah, Widow of Deceased All of who reside in County aforesaid, Sarah, wife of Arnold Faulk, resident of Florida Wm. Cribb, resident of South Carolina & The Heirs of Noah Strickland supposed to reside in North Carolina Sworn to and subcribed before me ) Wm. A Gibson this 14th day of August, 1860 ) Administrator Bird Fitzpatrick, ) Judge of Probate ) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Appraisement and (Inventory?) Of Accounts Estate of Thomas Cribb Deceased Filed in Office Nov 7th 18__ & recorded 19th day in Book of Appraisements D. Pages 98, 99 &100 Bird Fitzpatrick Judge of Probate ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Page 440 This list is the property set aside for the widow of Thos. Cribb , dec'd. Items Amount 1 Sow & 6 pigs 8.00 3 Hogs 4.25 1 Cow & Calf 12.00 1 Black Mare 30.00 1 Man Saddle 3.00 1 Gum & Salt 1.50 1 Jar & Honey 1.50 1 Jug & Molasses .75 1 Table 1.50 1 Tray .25 1 Lot Tin, 3 Baskets, 1 Coffee Pot 2.00 Knives, Forks & Spoons 1.75 1 Satchel 1.50 1 Coffee Mill 1.50 1 Sieve Candle Stick & Shoe Brush .50 1 Sugar Stand .30 1 Lot Crockery Ware & Glasses 1.75 2 Books Testament & Hymn Book 1.50 1 Pair Spectacles & Case .50 1 Barrell .15 5 Sitting Chairs (Not sure this is correct page cut off Price cut off Page 440 Con't. This list is the property set aside for the widow of Thos. Cribb , dec'd. Item Amt 1 Spinning Wheel 2.00 Smithmary G(Q)uren ? .50 1 Dish & Cups & Sosers (Saucers) .40 1 Gridiron 1.40 4 Bee Hives 4.00 1 Well Bucket & Rope 1.25 SE 1/4 SW 1/4 N 1/2 SW 1/4 E1/2 (?NW 2-1/4) , all of Sect. No 29, Township 9 of Range 21 Contains two hundred more or less Appraised 1,100.00 The State of Ala. Pike} Before me Joshua Fortune __________? } J.P. & Justice of the Peace Opened before Joseph McAfee, A. Black, John Bran (probably should be Bryan), appraisers of the Estate of Thomas Cribb, Dec'ed being sworn states an oath the appraisement is true as to ___________ the ____believe it to be the true value. Page 443 The State of Alabama) To the Honorable Bird Fitzgerald, Judge of County of Pike ) Probate for said County Page 442 Apraise (not sure?) List of the Rele (real) and parlsom (personal) Estate of Thomas Cribb of Pike County, Ala, Dec'd. This Nov 16, 1848 Item Amount 1 Saw & Frieze (?) 8.00 3 Hogs Apprser (appraiser?) 11.25 5 Head of Hogs 16.25 9 Head of Hogs 27.00 1 Saw & 4 Friezes 5.00 1 Cav (Calve?) & Yerlen (Yearling?) 12.00 1 Cav & Yerlen 12.00 1 Yerlen (Yearling?) 3 Yers (years?) Old 6.00 Black Mare (Apraser?) 30.00 Man Saddel (Saddle) 3.00 Bushels of Corn More or Less 17.50 Grain Wedge & Frame 1.00 5 Plow Hoes 1.00 Lot of (plant?) Gear 2.50 Bag of Sundry Grains 1.00 Lot of Tools 2 Augers 1 Square & Hammer 2.00 5 Axes 2.50 3 Bags _______ _________ 1.00 1 pare (pair) of Shillerds ? 1.45 1 Jar & Honey 1.40 1 Jug & Molasses .75 Page 442 Con't Apraise (not sure?) List of the Rele (real) and parlsom (personal) Estate of Thomas Cribb of Pike County, Ala, Dec'd. This Nov 16, 1848 Item Amount 1 Jug .20 1 Table 1.50 1 Bread Trey .25 1 Half _______ & 2 Small mashers 1.50 Lot of Tin, 3 Baskets, Caffafat? Washpan 2.00 1 Lot of Knives & Forks, spoon and Box 1.15 1Satchel 1.50 1 Coffee Mill .75 1 Sifter & Candlestick _____ ________ .50 1 Shugger (Sugar) Stand .30 1 Lot of Bottles .50 1 Lot of Crockware & Glasses 1.75 1 Dish .15 1 Tin Safe 8.00 1 Pare (pair) of Saddlebags 1.50 2 Books, one Testament - one Hymn Book 1.50 1 Razor and Shaver _________ .50 1 Lot Files & Alls ? .30 1 Cannister for Shot 1.00 1 Pare (pair) Spectacles & Case .50 1 Umbreilla (Umbrella) .50 Sarah Cribbs & William A. Gibson Adminstration of the Estate of Thomas Cribbs Petition for Dower files in office the 19th Day of November, 1858 and the 4th Monday in December next 1 Set for Hearing said Petition Dismissed at the Cost of the Petitioner Nov. 21st 1858 Bird Fitzpatrick Judge of Probate McIntyre & Wilkerson Page 445 Wm. A. Gibson, Administrator of the Estate of Settlement of the same. (My note: Estate of Thomas Cribbs) The Administrator Charges himself as follows to wit: To (Amt possibly Unit?) of Sale Bill of Real Estate – 884.00 Int. (Believe this is interest) from 1st Dec/59 on same sale 43.19 To (Amt possibly Unit?) of Sale of (Pensonalty/Personalty Maybe Penalty?) 149.20 Interest from 18 Dec/59 on said Sale 6.43 ________ 1,082.82 1 Note on Wm. L. Bishop & E. Barnes Due 1st Jan/57 25.00 Credit 28th March/57 15.00 10.00 Interest 3.03 1 Note on Wm. S. Ellis & Jos. McAfee Due 1st Jan/58 for 75.00 Credit 13th March/58 48.45 Credit 3rd April/58 4.85 21.70 Intrest 3.38 1 Note on Samuel Flowers for (Land Rent-believe this is what it says) Due 1st Jan/59 100.00 Interest 12.33 Amt. Estate 1,233.26 Amt. Credits 275.21 Page 445 Con't page 2 Wm. A. Gibson, Administrator of the Estate of Settlement of the same. (My note: Estate of Thomas Cribbs) Amount to be distributed after taking 1/7 of the amount of the (tax?) Of law & which he widow is entitled to by order of to which she has received leaving $825.60 among 7 heirs to Wit: To Wm. A. & Rebecca Whittington 117.94 To Samuel & Anna Rhodes 117.94 To Rich'd & Malsey Fortune 117.94 The balance retained in the hands of the adm., some of the heirs being deceased and the No. of their decendants not known To Wit: 471.78 Examined, Approved & Ordered To Aug ____, (Cut off Probably 1859). +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 446 Thomas Cribb Deceased. To Account Current for Actual (Cut off partially -looks like Financial) The administrator ask Credit for the following Vouchers - Monies Expended in Payment of Debts against said Estate (My note: On the following amts page is cut off so I can't always read the full amt. It is only on the odd cents that it is cut off so I will put down what I can read.)dbw. Name and Vocher Number Amt By receipt of A & L.J. Bell Vocher 1 Note: This is Asa Bell and his wife Lorvina (Louanna) Faulk. She is the granddaughter of Thomas Cribb Interest from 21st Jany/60 21.0 .7 By receipt of W.S. Ellis, Vocher 2 Interest from 30th Dec./58 2.0 .2 By receipt of Josiah Davis, Vocher 3 Interest from 2nd Jany/60 1.2 .0 By receipt of W. (F?) Ellis, Vocher 4 Interest from 30th Dec/58 3.5 .4 By receipt of Wm. Huggins, Vocher 5 Interest from Jany/59 3.0 .3 By receipt of A.O. (Stinalaw?), Vocher 6 Interest from 27th Jany/59 1.0 .11 By receipt of Judge of Probate, Vocher 7 Interest from 18th Nov/58 $45.31 10.2 1.34 By receipt of Rich'd. Fortune, Vocher 8 Interest from 6th Dec./59 30.00 1.40 Page 446 Con't. Thomas Cribb Deceased. To Account Current for Actual (Cut off partially -looks like Financial Name and Vocher Number Amt By receipt of B.H. Thrasher, Vocher 9 Interest from 4th Oct/59 11.2 .60 By receipt of Joshua Fortune, Vocher 10 Interest from 16th Nov/58 1.5 .20 By receipt of Sam'l Rhodes, Vocher 11 Interest from 24th Dec/59 54.00 2.34 Poling and covering grave by Admin. 10.00 Court Fees 17.90 Atty Fees 25.00 By receipt of Administrator 4.00 Co___? & allowance to Admin. 22990 71.66 $275.21 To Be Filed and recorded 14th 1860 Bird Fitzpatrick Judge of Probate +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 447 Received of William A. Gibson, Administrator of Thomas Cribbs one hundred and seventeen dollars ($117) in full for our distributive share of the Estate of the said Thomas Cribbs deceased. Administrated and distributed by the said William A. Gibson. Signed and Sealed this the 29th day of September A.D. 1860. His Signed & Sealed in } Noah X Strickland the presence of } Mark ATTEST: J. W. Ellis } Her Lydia X Stickland Mark +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ State of North Carolina } Columbus County } Personally appeared before me William M. Baldwin, Clerk of the Court of Pleas and ________ (could Quarters) Sessions for the County of Columbus, John O'Neil Subso______? ____ the _______ receipts, who being duly summoned saith on oath that he serv (served?) Noah Strickland and Lydia Strickland, his wife sign the said receipt and that he signed the same as this represent as a Witness. Given under my hand and seal at office In Whiteville?, the 9th day of October, A.D. 1860, and in the 85th year of our Independence. W.M. Baldwin C.C.C. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Presented 8th day of October 1859 $15.00 Rec'd of Wm. A. Gibson administrator of the Estate of Thomas Cribb Dec'd. Fifteen dollars on the within acct. This 24th Jany 1860 His Asa X Bell Mark Her L.J X Bell Mark Page 449 Received of Wm. A. Gibson administrator of the Estate of Thomas Cirbb Dec'd fifty Dollars part payment of our distributive share of said Estate the above of which we acknowledge this 26th December 1859. Attest: William H. Manning His Samuel X Rhodes Mark Anna Rhodes Note: Anna signed her name +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 450 Deposition of William Ellis, Sworn and examined under and by virtue of a commission issued out of the Probate Court of the State of Alabama and County of Pike in a certain cause therein depending between William A. Gibson Administrator of the Estate of Thomas Cribb Dec'd., is Plaintiff and heirs of said Dec'd. Are Defendants. William Ellis of the County being duly Sworn and Examined on the part of the Plaintiff doth depose and say as follows: To the 1st Interrogatory, witness Saith; that he is acquainted with the lands described in the first interrogatory described as the SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of SW 1/4 & E1/2 of NW 1/4 in Section 29, Township 9 of Range 21 belonging to the Estate of Thomas Cribb Dec'd. To the 2nd Interrogatory, witness Saith; that he is acquainted with four of the heirs of distributees of said Estate, Viz Sarah Cribb, Widow of Dec'd. Anney, wife of Samuel Rhodes. Rebecca, wife of William A. Whitington, Sarah, wife of Arnold Faulk, Malsey wife of Richard Fortune, all residents of Pike County, Ala., except Arnold Faulk and wife, who are Page 451 residents in the State of Florida, and says that there are three other heirs of said Estate, and whose names he does not know. And, who resides in the State of South Carolina. That That none of said heirs are under the age of twenty one years; and of unsound mind to witnesses knowledge. And, they and they alone are all the heirs on distribution to said Estate. To the 3rd Interrogatory, witness Saith; that the personal property of said Estate is sufficient to pay the debts thereof. To the 4th Interrogatory, Witness Saith; that said lands cannot be fairly Equitably and beneficially divided among the heirs of said Estate, with out a Sale thereof. To the 5th Interrogatory, Witness Saith; that he knows nothing more that will benefit Plaintiffs or Petitioners. W.S. Ellis I, the Commissioner ____ Said Commissioners named, do hereby certify to the Judge of Said County, that the evidence of the witness was taken down under oath and Subscribed by him in my presence on the 14th day of December A.D. 1858 at Troy in the County of Pike and State of Alabama, and that I have ___ __________ of knowledge of said witness Beasnt Holley Commissioner +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 452 THE STATE OF ALABAMA PIKE County To Beasant Holley/Esq Know you that we having full faith in your prudence and competency, have appointed you Commissioner and by these present do authorize you at such time or place as you may appoint to call before you and examine William Ellis and Joseph McAfee, as witnesses in behalf of Petitioner, in a cause pending in our Probate Court for Pike County, and State aforesaid, wherein Wm. A. Gibson Adm. Of the Est. of Thos. Cribb and the heirs at law of said Est. Plaintiff and Defendants on oath to be by you administered upon interrogatories annexed to this Commission, to take and certify the Deposition of the witness and return the same to our Court to be holden at Troy, in said County, on the 29th day in Dec. inst. Under your hand and seal. Witness BIRD FITZPATRICK, Jude of said Court, at Office in Troy. Issued the 7th Day of Dec 1858 Bird Fitzpatrick Judge of Probate +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 453 In the Probate Court of } In the matter of the Estate of Thomas Pike County, ALA } Cribb, deceased Interrogatories to be propounded to William Ellis and Joseph McAfee of said County. The answers to which when taken will be used in evidence before said Court on the hearing and in behalf of an application made by William A. Gibson, administrator of said Estate to sell land belonging to dec'd.s Estate. Int. 1st: Are you or either of you acquainted with the following described land and as belonging to said Estate to Wit: SW (cut off page) of SE 1/4, E ˝ of SW 1/4 and E ˝ of NW 1/4, all in Section 29, Township 9, Range 21 Int. 2nd: Are you are either of you acquainted with the heirs and distributees of said Estate, if you ____, please state their names, and of whom are under the age of twenty one years, of whom are married ___ ________, and to whom married, and if any are of unsound mind, and if they are They alone are the heirs of said Estate, and give the residence of each. Int. 3rd: Is the personal property of said Estate sufficient to pay the debts thereof. Int. 4th: As can a fair, beneficial and equitable of division of said land allowing said to be made without a sale thereof. Int. 5th: Please state anything else in behalf of this application that you or either of you may know. R E Wood, a ______ For _________ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 454 ESTATE OF THO. CRIBB DEC'D PETITION TO SELL LAND FILED IN OFFICE NOV. 18th 1855 29th DAY OF DEC. SET FOR HEARING & GRANTED TO SELL ON THE 4th MONDAY OF JANY, ___ ____ 1st Dec. 1859 Wood +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 455 The State of Alabama} To The Honorable Probate Court and Pike County } County The undersigned administrator of Thomas Cribb late of said County Deceased, right fully alleges that his intestate died seized and possessed the following described land lying and being situated in said County To Wit: The SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 E ˝ of SW 1/4 E ˝ of NW 1/4 all in Section 29, Township 9, of Range 21. Containing two hundred acres more or less. He further alleges that the following named heirs are the heirs and distributees of said Estate. (Viz) Sarah Cribb, widow of dec'd. Anna Rhodes, wife of Samuel Rhodes, Rebecca Whittington, wife of W.A. Whittington, Malsey Fortune, wife of Richard Fortune. The above heirs reside in this County . Sarah Faulk, wife of Arnold Faulk residents in Florida. The heirs of Wm. Cribb, residents of South Carolina. The heirs of Noah Strickland, in North Carolina, names is unknown. He futher alleges that the personal Estate of said deceased is sole sufficient to pay all _______ _______ against said deceased. And futher that a fair, beneficial and equitable division of said land ______________ said heirs and in _______________ cannot be made without a sale thereof. He therefore prays _________ Honor to grant and make an order authorizing ____________ __________ To sell said land, subject to the widows dower, for said _____________ all of which is respectfully submitted. W.A. Gibson Sworn to this November 18, 1855 Bird Fitzpartick Judge of Probate +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 456 N.C. Wood approved Guardian Adletium of the minors. William Ellis and Joseph McAfee Witnesses for Pet. B. Holley +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 457 Sales ______ of the personal property belonging to the estate of Thomas Cribb, dec'd made by W. A. Gibson, the Admin. On the 18th of Dec. 1858. ______ sold on a credit, Testator accounts, the purchasers having giving Surety on the sale in every respect evident in accordance with the laws. John E. Whitehead 5 Hogs 25.00 John E. Whitehead Lot of Axes 2.15 J.J. Fortune 4 Hogs 14.00 J. W? McDonald 5 Hogs 16.00 J.W? McDonald Sow & Pigs 6.25 J.R.? McAfee 2 Yearlings 12.75 John A. Gibson 1 Cow 9.40 Josiah Davis 1 Saddle Paid 0.95 J.L. Mullin 1 Gun Wedge & ______ 0.90 86.80 J.L. Mullin 1 Lot Ploug(h)s 0.50 J.L. Mullin Plough Gear &_____ 1.20 J.W. McDonald 1 Lot Sundries 0.80 Richard Fortune 1 Lot Tools 2.10 Samuel Rhodes Hoes 0.60 John A. Gibson 1 _eaphood 0.40 E.L. Rhoades Sheep Shears 0.55 Richard Fortune 2 Pad Locks 0.80 J.L. Mullin 1 Jar & Churn 1.50 John Boutwell 1 Box Steel? 0.65 9.10 John Boutwell 1 Pot & Fry Pan 0.55 Richard Fortune 1 Pot 1.55 Samuel Rhoads 1 Barrel guns & S___ 1.10 J.L. Mullins 1 Hide 1.50 Samuel Rhoads 2 ________ 0.60 J.L. Mullins 1__________ ___ 1.60 Samuel Rhoads 1 Jug Vinegar 0.40 John J. Fortune 1-1.2 Bushels 2 Small 1.90 J.B. Rhoads 1 Small Jug 0.15 Samuel Rhoads 1 Lot Crockery 1.40 Samuel Rhoads 9 Glasses 0.25 Samuel Rhoads 1 Lot Tin 0.90 11.90 Forward $107.20 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 458 $107.80 Jefferson Fortune 1 Safe 8.20 J.L. Mullin 1 Sugar Stand 0.70 John Standerd 1 Sir? & Brush Paid 0.25 Samuel Rhoades 1 Candle Stick 0.10 Josiah Davis 3 Combs 0.20 Samuel Rhoades 1 Set Knives & Forks 0.75 Wm. Ellis 1 Pr. Saddle Bags 1.00 Jas G. Baker 1 Lot Razors, Strop, Paid 0.80 Wm. Grisset 1 Lot Awls & files, Paid 0.20 Joseph McAfee 1 Banester? Pounds & Shot 0.70 J.R. McAfee 1 Gun Pouch 1.30 Richard Fortune Umbrella? 1.85 Jesse B Thomas 1 Satchel Paid 1.25 16.05 Samuel Rhoades 1 Desk 1.30 J.L. Mullins 1 Table 0.80 Wm. A. Whittington 1 Bed & Sled? 8.00 Wm. A. Whittington 4 Quilts & Countpins? 4.50 Samuel Rhoades 5 Dogs 2.45 G.W. Grisset 1 Box Paid 1.10 J.L. Mullins 1 Bell Gun 2.00 19.40 Page 458 Con't J.L. Mullins 2 Bell Guns 1.50 J.L. Mullins 9 Bell Guns 1.50 J. McDonald 4 Bell Guns 0.55 Wm. Grisset 1 Water Bucket & Tray 0.10 Wm. Ellis 9 Chairs 0.65 Samuel Rhoads 1 Pitcher 0.90 Richard Fortune 1 Well Bucket & Rope 1.95 Wm. A. Gibson 1 Basket 0.30 7.45 150.10 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 459 State of Alabama} Believing that said Sale was legally and fairly Pike County} proceeded with, said Admin would ask your Honor, its approval, and that its report be the same by record recorded and filed all of which is respectfully submitted. Sworn to and Subscribed } Wm. A. Gibson to this 30th Day of Dec. 1858 Admin. Bird Fitzpatrick Judge of Probate The following is a list of notes and accounts omitted in the original Inventory and which have since come to the possession of Admin, hand?. One note on Wm. T. Bishop and E.N. Barnes, dated the 10th March, 1856 and due 1st January next thereafter for $25.00 Cr/ 28th Dec./57 of $15.00 One note on Wm. Davis due the 4t March/56 and due one day from date for $ 7.00 One note on Wm. S. Ellis & Joseph McAfee dated the 1st Jan. 1857, and due twelve months from date for $75.00 Cr. 1st Month, 1858 $48.45 Cr. April 1st, 1858 4.85 One account on Samuel Flowers due 1 January, 1859 for rent on land for $100.00 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Page 460 THE STATE OF ALABAMA} Pike County. } KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That we William A Gibson, John Garret, and Samuel Rhodes of the County and State aforesaid, are held and firmly bound unto BIRD FITZPATRICK, Judge of the Court of Probate for said County, and his successors in office, the penal sum of Sixteen hundred Dollars; for which payment well and truly to be made and done, we bind ourselves, our Heirs, Executors, and Administrators jointly and severally, by these presents - Sealed with our seals, and dated this 12th day of November, 1858. THE CONDITION OF THE ABOVE OBLIGATION IS SUCH, That whereas the above bound William A Gibson has been appointed Administrator of the Estate of Thomas Cribb late of said County deceased: Now, if the said William A. Gibson shall well and truly perform all the dates which are or may be by law required of him as such Administrator- then the above obligation to be void; otherwise, to remain in full force. Taken, approved ordered} Wm. A Gibson {LS} to be filed & recorded } His Samuel Rhodes {LS} Bird Fitzpatrick Mark {JUDGE OF PROBATE} John Garrett {LS} +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++