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COURT SUMMARIES:
April 14, 1857
John McGehee brought a motion before the court that his father, Osborn McGehee, was incapable of handling his own affairs. The judge formed a jury and ordered William Turner and 11 other sworn men to inquire into the mental condition of Osborn McGehee. After examining the evidence, the Jury returned to the court with the verdict that Osborn MCGehee was of unsound mind and incapable of handling his own affairs. The judge ordered that the court resume tomorrow morning.
April 15, 1857
The judge restated the verdict from the hearing on April 14, 1857; namely, that Osborn McGehee was of unsound mind and incapable of handling his own affairs, The judge appointed Joshua Moses to be the guardian of Osborn McGehee and his property. Note that in reviewing several other court records in that county it was found that Joshua Moses was commonly appointed as a guardian by the court. Further, it was noted that Joshua Moses was identifed (in another court proceeding) as a Court Clerk.
April 16, 1857
Joshua Moses filed a petition to the court for the sale of all of Osborn McGehee's personal property not under dispute. The judge ordered Joshua Moses to secure all the property not under dispute. The property sale was ordered to occur as soon as possible after giving the proper notice required by law.
July 15, 1857
Joshua Moses filed the additional inventory of the estate of Osborn McGehee. He also submitted a claim ($55.35) from Anna Johnson (nee McGehee) for boarding, nursing, and clothing for Osborn and his wife from March 27, 1857 to June 25, 1857. Attorneys W.W. Edwards and Jordan submitted a claim for their services.
July 15, 1857
The court gave letters of administration to John McGehee and John Willbanks on the estate of Osborn McGehee, Deceased. Both men filed a Bond (signed by R. L. Cargile and A. G. Kendall) with the court. The court approved the securities listed in the Bond.
October 14, 1857
The judge referenced the earlier work by Joshua Moses in which he identified all the claims and demands on the estate of Osborn McGehee. The judge further noted that a $500 payment be made to W. W. Edwards and P. Gordon for their professional services. The judge ruled that $150 be paid to Benjamin F. Howard for the delivery to Joshua Moses the six negro slaves claimed to belong to the estate. The judge ordered Joshua Moses to pay an additional sums of $639.77 and $40 against other claims on the estate.
October 14, 1857
The judge ordered the clerk to give letters of administration given to John McGehee and John Willbanks. This seems to be a duplicate order from the July 15, 1857 court proceedings. The court ordered the case continued.
January 12, 1858
The judge ordered that $25 be paid to S. S. Ford, attorney, for his services while he procured Osborn McGehee's guardianship for John McGehee in April 1857.
January 12,1858
The court orders that the Administrators can hire out the slaves of the estate from January 12, 1858 to May 15, 1868. The court orders that the terms of the hire be beneficial to the estate. Further, Notes for the hire of the slaves my have approved security with a Bond issued in a sufficient and lawful sum for the return and delivery of the slaves.
January 13, 1858
The judge noted that Joshua Moses was the guardian of Osborn McGehee who was of unsound mind. Joshua Moses filed an account with vouchers for his ward (Osborn McGehee). The judge said that the account stays on file until next time in court for confirmation and final settlement, and the inspection of all persons interested in the estate.
April 13, 1858
John McGehee and John Willbanks file a motion and the judge orders that the case be continued until next time in court.
April 14, 1858: The court orders that $5.46 be paid to R L Cargile for his services as the Sheriff in this case. The judge also ruled that the jurors who decided the sanity of Osborn McGehee would be paid $1 per day of jury service. Payments were made to three jurors.
April 14, 1858
The judge ordered that all the claims against the estate be paid. The judge also ordered that John Willbanks and B. A. Still be paid $13.90 for services. He further ordered that James W. Actkinson be paid $5 for the coffin he supplied and identified this as a First Class Claim. Note that First Class Claims are funeral and burial expenses (paid by any person), expenses of administration, and statutory custodial claims.
April 14, 1858
Based on a motion by W. W. Edwards, the judge ordered that all claims be paid by the administration of the estate. The judge further noted that Joshua Moses was the late guardian of Osborn McGehee, deceased.
April 14, 1858
The judge claimed that no exceptions have been filed to the account. He ordered that the guardian, Joshua Moses, be paid $150 and case continued until next time in court.
April 15, 1858: The court allows claims of $9.75 and $6.00 to be paid against the Estate
October 13, 1858
Joshua Moses submits a final settlement for the estate. The claims the account is current and the case is continued until the next term for the inspection of al persons interested in the estate.
October 14, 1858
Mr. Edwards, attorney for John McGehee and John Willbanks, appeared before the court. He addressed a petition asking for the sale of the slave's belongings. The judge ordered that the sale be published in the True Democrat, a paper in Little Rock, Alabama, for at least 6 weeks. The judge stated that the slaves could not be divided. The slaves were to be sold in the town of Springfield in the county of Conway on the second Monday of January 1859 for cash in hand. The public was to be given at least 20 days notice on the time and place of the sale and a description of the property.
January 12, 1859
The court acknowledges that Joshua Moses at the previous term of the court filed his account for the inspection of all persons interested in this estate. The court confirmed the account and ordered the guardian charged with the sum of ?? Dollars.
January 13, 1859
John Griffin comes before the court and presents a claim on the estate for $0.85. The judge approves the Fourth Class Claim. Note that Fourth Class Claims are for money due employees of the decedent of not more than $800.00 for each claimant for services rendered within 4 months prior to the decedent's death and expenses attending the decedent's last illness.
January 13, 1859
The judge stated that Joshua Moses has made final settlement for the estate and has nothing more in his hand belonging to the estate. Further, the judge orders that Joshua Moses be released as guardian, his bond be cancelled, and the case discontinued from the docket.
January 17, 1859
B. B. Still appears before the court and files a claim on the estate for payment of $8.50. The court approves the Fourth Class Claim. Note that Fourth Class Claims are for money due employees of the decedent of not more than $800.00 for each claimant for services rendered within 4 months prior to the decedent's death and expenses attending the decedent's last illness.
January 17, 1859
John McGehee and John Willbanks filed that their account on the estate is current. The court orders that it be filed for the inspection of all persons interested in the estate. The case is ordered to be continued until the next term.
April 12, 1859
John McGehee and John Willbanks present a Sale Bill of the Slaves which belongs to the estate. The sale was filed on January 11, 1859 for the sum amounting to $5574 which will be charged to the Administrators.
April 13, 1859
John McGehee and John Willbanks present to the judge that they have a large amount of money belonging to the estate. They claimed the money cannot be loaned out without safety and that some of the heirs are in needy circumstances. The judge orders that $600 be paid to each of the estate's heirs. This $600 payment would be viewed by the court as part of their distinctive share in the estate. The judge ordered the case continued until the next term.
April 13, 1859
John McGehee and John Willbanks come before the judge. The judge states that for 3 days there have been no claims from persons against the estate. He claims that the account is confirmed and now totals $5944.22
July 13, 1859
John McGehee and John Willbanks come before the court. The case is continued until the next term of the court.
October 13, 1859
John McGehee and John Willbanks come before the court. The case is continued until the next term of the court.
January 12, 1860
John McGehee and John Willbanks come before the court. The case is continued until the next term of the court.
April 11, 1860
John McGehee and John Willbanks come before the court. The case is continued until the next term of the court.
July 11, 1860
John McGehee and John Willbanks come before the court. The case is continued until the next term of the court.
October 10, 1860
The court states the account is confirmed. The court declares the case is continued to allow all interested parties to review the account.
January 16, 1861
John McGehee and John Willbanks come before the court. The court states that the public review of the account has provided no exceptions. The court claims that the account is current and discharges the Administrators and closes the case. |