The Shemwell Family

Earnhart

Name
Earnhart
Surname
Earnhart
Will August 2, 1856
Text:
Benjamin Duncan's Will was written on August 2, 1856. In essence, it stated the following: (1) his wife would retain the farm and possessions, (2) his wife would take care of the thee youngest children until they reached the age of 21, (3) his estate would be equally divided amongst his children upon her death, and (4) upon his death each child would receive the sum of two dollars.
MarriageSarah Ann DuncanView this family
before 1871
Note: She is Married in the 1871 Probate of her father's Will
Deathunknown

Probate September 1871
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wife
Marriage: before 1871Tennessee, United States

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WillEstate and Guardianship Settle Files (Grainger County, Tennessee)
Text:
Benjamin Duncan's Will was written on August 2, 1856. In essence, it stated the following: (1) his wife would retain the farm and possessions, (2) his wife would take care of the thee youngest children until they reached the age of 21, (3) his estate would be equally divided amongst his children upon her death, and (4) upon his death each child would receive the sum of two dollars.
ProbateEstate and Guardianship Settle Files (Grainger County, Tennessee)
Marriage
She is Married in the 1871 Probate of her father's Will
Probate
Information is found on Images 1208 -> 1211.
Probate
The Will was probated during the summer/fall of 1871. At that time, there were a total of 10 heirs listed that were his children. His son, Ganum Duncan, was listed as the Executor. Those heir/children listed during Probate were: (1) Harriet Shipes (nee Duncan), (2) Ganum Duncan, (3) Cannon Duncan, (4) Isaac Duncan, (5) Pharoah Duncan, (6) Artalissa Duncan, (7) Jasper Duncan, (8) Sarah Ann Earnhart (nee Duncan), (9) Louisa Lauo (nee Duncan), and (10) Emaline Mason (nee Duncan). Three children were not listed and are presumed to have died prior to 1871. Those children are: (1) Anna E Duncan, (2) Daisy Duncan, and (3) Cordelia Duncan.