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Index of Probate Box 24

1834 - 1910


Compiled and donated by Roberta Wysong - 2015


  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
24 1 Wilkins, George 5 Jul 1879   Administrator - Milton Robison  
24 2 Kibby, Josiah Jul 1856 Widow - Sarah Harman, now married to Franklin Harman         Children - James, Minirva (age 15) & Lucius (13) Kibby.  Deceased children - Elizabeth & William Kibby Guardian of minor children - Sarah Harman Josiah died Sep 1843.                      Also in box 19
24 3 Newlin, Enos 22 Oct 1874   Administrator - Alex R. McMurtry  
24 4 Outland, Charity 27 Aug 1844 Deceased husband - Cornelius Outland.                                             Mother - Celia Morris                           Siblings - Robert Morris (deceased), Nathan Morris, William B. Morris, Zelpha Morris (married to Benjamin Sauls), Abel Morris (deceased; his widow is Martha Morris)   Outside of file says Celia Morris et al vs. Zelpha Sauls et al
24 5 McMullen, Daniel 21 Nov 1898   Administrator - John McMullen Daniel had a will
24 6 Noble, James 13 Dec 1890 Widow - Margaret J. Noble.          Heirs - John R. Noble (deceased with children Christopher A., Martha S., Mary & Maggie Noble), Benjamin F. Noble, Sarah J. Spencer, Mary Shaw, William Noble,  Richard Sutherlin, Allen Noble, & Laura J. Noble Administrator & Guardian of John R. Noble's children - William T. Newgent Mentioned - Thomas and Sidney Noble
24 7 Perkins, Joseph 7 Feb 1887 Children - Joseph Perkins, Jr., Douglas Perkins, Ellen S. P. Chamberlain (deceased and married to Robert L. Chamberlain) & Joseph Perkins.  Grandchildren - Robert L. Jr., Joseph P., Delah, & Ellen P. Chamberlain.                               Nephew - Jacob B. Perkins            Brother - Henry P. Perkins Executors - Douglas Perkins & Joseph Perkins, Jr. Joseph had will in Cleveland, Ohio
24 8 Porter, James T. 23 Apr 1883 Widow - Martha E. Porter Administrator - James A. McCutchan Mentioned - J. W., W. A., & John A. Porter                                            As of Dec 2015, this file could not be located in box 24
24 9 Murphy, Robert C. Aug 1910 Widow - Mary P. Murphy.              Son - Fred E. Murphy Guardian - Samuel Skeeters Robert died Aug 1910.                    He was of unsound mind.
24 10 Burson, William 10 Oct 1859 Widow - Nancy Burson                   Children - James (age 15), John J. (13), Joseph (11), Isaac (8) & Sarah A. Burson (5) Guardian - Nancy Burson  
24 11 Bound, Rachel 9 Oct 1858 Daughters - Ellen & Rachael Bound Guardian - Oliver Bound  
24 12 Blue, Cornelius Dec 1860 Widow - Barbara Blue                     Adopted daughter - Katharine Vandyne Executor - Cornelius Vandyne (Katharine's husband)  
24 13 Barcus, George 27 May 1876 Minor children - Ira , Thomas H., Mary L.  & Elizabeth E. Barcus Guardian Dorcas Nickel George served in Co A., 31st Regiment, Indiana Volunteers
24 14 Morris, Nathan Nov 1899 Deceased former wife - Hannah Morris Administrator - Alice Mathas and later Royal W. Thompson Hannah and Nathan were married 19 May 1859 and divorced 15 Dec 1883
24 15 Baldwin, Tyler 14 Sep 1852 Former wife - Margaret Baldwin (divorced)                               Children - Martha Cornelia (b. about 1835), Henry Taswell (b. abt 1838), & Virginia (b. abt 1841) Baldwin Administrator - George W. Sill                                        Children's guardian - Alexander Pruett and J. B. Cornelius Tyler died Sep 1849                                  Tyler & Margaret married Aug 1848                                                    Also in boxes 19 & 20
24 16 Back, Lydia J. Dec 1864 Minor heir - Mary T. Thompson Guardian - Jesse Thompson  
24 17 Atkinson, Emily 11 Nov 1874 Emily is not deceased - is insane Guardian - Samuel Atkinson Emily is 30 years old
24 18 Jessup, Andrew J. 2 May 1892 Daughter - Mary Mater, married to George W. Mater Guardian - George W. Mater Andrew was insane
24 19 Allen, James L.  30 Oct 1858 Widow - Caroline Allen                 Daughter - Mary B. Thomson Executor - Samuel S. Thomson James died Sep 1858.                 Mentioned - James M. Allen & wife Elizabeth, William Allen & Alex Allen
24 20 Logan, Jonathan Feb 1885 Children - Enoch L. Logan, Benjamin F. Logan, Sarah Soaper, Mary Brookshire, Lydia Salsbury & James T. Logan Administrator - George W. Jacks  
24 21 Cheezum, James 10 Apr 1855 Minor heirs - Robert N. & Thomas M. Cheezum Guardian - Robert N. Cheezum Outside of file says Andrew Linebarger & others                   Also in boxes 7, 22, 23 & 26
24 22 Linebarger, Nancy 14 Dec 1849 Widower - John Linebarger             Daughter - Mary Eliza Linebarger           Nancy is descendant of Erastus Stone Guardian - John Linebarger  
24 23 Linebarger, Mary 7 Jun 1875 Minor heir - Julia E. Linebarger Guardian - George H. Linebarger Mentioned - David Linebarger
24 24 Kalley, Daniel 14 Sep 1864 Widow - Margaret Kalley (deceased by 1865)                     Minor heirs - Oliver P., John T. George W. & Mary E. Kalley (all ages 2 to 6) Guardian - Margaret Kalley and then John B. Miller  
24 25 Cather, M. A.  13 May 1874   Administrator - John Silwell M. A. (Matilda) died 18 Feb 1874
24 26 Cole, George Sep 1867 Minor son - George Cole, age  4 Guardian - John D. Collings  
24 27 Cook, Mark 10 Oct 1870 Children - David Cook, John Cook, Rosanil Cook Kilgore, Ester Cook Stone, Phebe Cook Crotzer, Margaret Cook Crotzer        Grandchildren - Henrietta Kinsey & Mark Crotzer (children of Margaret Cook Crotzer) Administrator - Robert K. Camper  
24 28 Demaree, Simon 24 Jun 1867 Mother - Mary Demaree              Siblings - Mary E. Rice, John Demaree & Samuel Demaree (deceased)                                      Children of Samuel - Jane, James N. William S., John H., Robert S., Susan E. & Mary F. Demaree Administrator - John Demaree  
24 29 Derr, Boston 10 Aug 1862 Heirs - Elizabeth, Samuel, William, Isabella, Thomas, Franklin & Louisa Derr Administrator - Thomas Lakey  
24 30 Spencer, Robert, Jr. 26 May 1866 Heirs - Martha E., Newton R. & Mary M. Spencer Guardian - William G. Spencer  
24 30 Huxford, William Jan 1857 Widow - Sydney Huxford             Daughters - Mary (age 2) & Nancy Huxford Guardian - Andrew Tenbrooke William died 13 Mar 1855
24 32 Elder, David 16 Oct 1878 Widow - Mahala Elder   David died 26 Aug 1878
24 33 Francis, Walter 15 Feb 1857 Widow - Jane Francis (now married to Robert Spencer)                      Childen - Eliza Jane, Lettica, Sarah B., Easter (&), Margaret & John Francis Guardian - Jane Francis  
24 34 Fenton, Asa  5 Sep 1856 Not deceased - insane person Guardian - William H. Fenton Mentioned - Edward Fenton
24 35 Hadesty, John 1 Sep 1883   Administrator - Sarah Hardesty Mentioned - George Hardesty
24 36 Hunt, Madison 11 Dec 1897 Heir - William (age 9 in 1895)        Uncle - William F. Hung Guardian and mother of William - Mary C. Hutton William received bquest from estate of Margaret A. Wilhite     Mentioned - John R. Hutton
24 37 Fisher, John 4 Apr 1854 Minor heirs - Mary Elmira Fisher (age 18 & married to Perry Innis) and Virginia, John Patrick, Robert Norman & Hannah Fisher Mary Elmira's guardian is Perry Innis.                   Guardian for other children - Guy Cornthwaite Mentioned - Daniel S., Levi & George Fisher                                           Also in box 12
24 38 Cahill, Joseph Jul 1860 Widow - Clorinda Junkins              Heirs - Mary & Naomi Cahill Guardian - Benjamin Junkins  
24 39 Shook, John 5 Oct 1853 Children - John (about 17), Caroline (about 15) & Laura (about 13) Shook Guardian - Aquilla Justus  
24 40 Outland, Joseph 9 Jan 1859 Widow - Hessebeth J. Stubbs                                                  Minor heirs - Angeline (age 20), Thomas (18), Penelope (14) & Joanna (12) Outland.                    Adult heirs - Zilpha & Cornelius Outland Minor children's guardian - Thomas Woodard Joseph died Aug 1847                    Also in box 23
24 41 Ware, James P. Apr 1898   Guardian - Mary P. Ware  Executors - Morton C. Ware & Wm. T. Burford James died 1 Apr 1898
24 42 Ross, George W. 13 Feb 1896 Widow - Martha B. Ross              Heirs - Adelia Clark, Henry C. Ross, William W. Ross, Abraham L. Ross, Mary E. Towey (married to James T. Towey), Winfield T. Ross, John E. Ross, & George W. Ross,                              Minor heir - Bertha W. Towey (age 17 & daughter of Mary E. Towey) Executors - John E. & George W. Ross                     Bertha Towey's guardian - John E. Ross  
24 43 Musgrove, John 6 Oct 1854 Heirs - Samuel Musgrove, Elizabeth White, Andrew J. & Benjamin Musgrove (they split a share of the estate), Mary Nichelson, Margaret Stinson, the children of Sarah Ann Ward & Jani Mills Administrator - Samuel Ward  
24 44 Brower, Wm. 9 Oct 1877   Administrator - Obadiah J. Innis  
24 45 Newlin, Henry H. 2 Jun 1882 Minor heirs - Emory A., Arthur M., Minnie M., Ora A., & Mary H. Newlin Guardian - Jacob R. McCluer (?)  
24 46 Clore, Howard, Sr. 9 Dec 1896   Executors - Howard, Jr. & Henry Clore  
24 47 Brook, Sally 6 Jul 1834 Widower - Leonard C. Brook        Minor children - Polly (16 in 1854) & Stephen (13)                                   Siblings - Nancy, Rebecca & John Brook                                                    Mother - Nancy Bloxom (deceased)                                           Aunts - Rebecca Crose & Jane Calowell                                              Uncle - Wm. Boyd (deceased & had children) Guardian of Polly & Stephen - Leonard B. Brook Mentioned - Sam'l Brook
24 48 Bright, Dorothy 24 Jan 1864 Not deceased - insane person Guardian - Jas. W. Beadle Mentioned - John Bright, Jr.
24 49 Breed, Daniel H. 9 Oct 1877 Widow - Ruth J (?) Breed    
24 50 Wall, Nathan 13 Sep 1873   Administrator - A. Linebarger  
24 51 Stone, Erastus 19 Dec 1849 Unnamed widow                              Daughter - Roxanna Bradley (deceased)                                           Minor grandchildren - Nancy (age 12), William (8) & Fuller (5) Bradley and Eliza Cross (child of John & _________ Cross - mother is daughter of Erastus) Guardian & father of Bradley children - James W. Bradley                                     Guardian of Eliza Cross - K. Harvey Also in box 23
24 52 Lapree, Francis 10 Feb 1874   Administrator - Thomas C. Cornthwaite  
24 53 Adams, Sam'l 21 Nov 1853 Minor heirs - Elisabeth, George, William, Thomas, Emeline, Margaret Ann & Samuel McNutt Adams Guardian - Granville W. Anderson Mentioned - John E. Adams
24 54 Campbell (?) decedent unnamed 12 Jan 1854 Minor heir - James William Campbell (age 17) Guardian & father - Gustavus Campbell Gustavus's wife is Octavia T. Campbell
24 55 Catlin, Catharine 2 Jan 1874   Administrator - Hiram D. Catlin  
24 56 Farmer, James 6 Aug 1878   Administrator - John G. Shoup  
24 57 Shorter, James H. 11 May 1907 Widow - Geana G. Shorter    
24 58 Smith, Samuel W. 4 Feb 1892 Widow - Ruth A. Smith    
24 59 Spencer, Moses 27 Jan 1873   Administrator - A. M. ____________ Mentioned - James W. Spencer
24 60 Shup, Daniel 5 Jan 1854   Executor - Thomas K. Harvey  
24 61 Crooks, James B. 5 Jan 1858 Unnamed widow & minor heirs Guardian of heirs - Samuel Davis Also in box 23
24 62 Cude, Wm. E. 1 Apr 1879 Widow - Abagail Cude   Wm. died 20 May  1879             Mentioned - Reuben N. Cude
24 63 McCampbell, John 10 Sep 1849 Heirs - Ann Isabella & Samuel McCampbell Ward Guardian & father - John E. Ward Mentioned - James & Robert McCampbell                                      Also in boxes 16, 22 & 23
24 64 Thompson, Thomas 29 May 1878   Adminstrator - John C. Gilderson Had a will.           Also in box 22                          Mentioned - Isaac & Anna Thompson
24 65 Searcy, LaFayette Aug 1910 Minor heir - Bertha Search Guardian - Linville H. Walker