The Shemwell Family

David H MasonAge: 29 years18411870

Name
David H Mason
Given names
David H
Surname
Mason
Birth about 1841
Note: Birth year/place based on 1870 Census
Will August 2, 1856 (Age 15 years)
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.
MarriageEmaline DuncanView this family
October 31, 1866 (Age 25 years)
Death between 1870 and 1880 (Age 29 years)
Note: He is listed in the 1870 Census; but, his wife is listed as a Widow in the 1880 Census
Probate September 1871 (Age 30 years)
Note: Information is found on Images 1208 -> 1211.
Family with Emaline Duncan - View this family
himself
David H Mason
Birth: about 1841Tennessee, United States
Death: between 1870 and 1880Tennessee, United States
wife
Marriage: October 31, 1866Knox, Tennessee, 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)
Birth
Birth year/place based on 1870 Census
Death
He is listed in the 1870 Census; but, his wife is listed as a Widow in the 1880 Census
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.