PROBATE
of Eliza (Gentry) Sillivan's Inheritance from Benjamin Sillivan
- 1855/7 - Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
Probate Order Book #1 Monroe County Court House Bloomington,
Ind. July Term, 1855 2nd Page 381 "Eliza Sillivan's estate" Comes
now Ira J. Sillivan, Administrator of said Estate and files
additional report of final settlement of estate. Showing that
by references to this final settlement account made to the Court,
there was still left in his hand and belonging to the heirs of
said deed the sum of $616.54. He files vouchers of said decadent
and numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 for said sum of $616.54, showing
that the Administrator has fully administered all of the assets
in his hands and how on his motion, it is ordered that he be discharged
from all further duties and liabilities. July 20, 1855--This was
the 5th day of the July Term. Here comes Absalom Baker, Guardian
of Susan R. Sillivan and Martha P. Sillivan, minor heirs
of Eliza Sillivan, dec'd. by Mortan C. Hunter, attorney, and files
his partial settlement account.
Said Guardian charges himself with amount which has come into
his hands as such Guardian, the sum of $478.59. Claims credit
for disbursements made out of the assets of the minors estate
and shown by vouchers 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8, to the sum of $243.33.
Leaving a balance of $235.16. Court approved above and confirmed
Guardian stand charges with $235.16 and the business be continued.
Page 576 "Eliza Sillivan's Heirs" Probate Order Book #1 April
Term --4th day, 1857. Same as above except Guardian charges himself
with amount of assets in his hands of principal and interest belonging
to said minors to sum of $329.93. Claims credit for disbursements
of $11.69 as shown by vouchers. Leaving balance of $318.24. Report
approved by Court and confirmed and Guardian stand charged with
said sum and business of estate by continued.
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Note from Ruth Carter:
I checked Probate Order Books dated before this one and found
nothing more about Her estate--so I do not know whether all of
her children (the five mentioned in the Will of Benjamin L) rec'd
anything or not. Perhaps she left hers all to those two who might
have been only minors. Don't know what became of Gilbert and Guardian
John Thrasher. Neither could I find (so far) a final settlement
of the Guardian since Susan did not become of age until 1859.
I do know that Kent says the Bakers were of some kin somewhere.
Maybe this Absolem Baker married a sister of Eliza. I do know
that Kent's father (son of Susan was named William Absolem and
we think that he was named for this man). I also know the Thrashers
have always been very good friends of the Carters. I do not know
whether they were kin. And they all were strong works in the Baptist
Church. I checked marriages again and found the following: John
L. Sillivan to Hanna McFarland --- July 15, 1853, by David Dillman,
J.P. (sp. Sullivan)
Also Susan named her oldest son John, her second son Ira, the
next Wm A. (Absolem for Absolem Baker) a daughter was named Martha
P. (which I was told stands for Pearl) and another son Morton
C. (for their lawyer and a very well known man). Susan and J.
Frank Carter were married at the home of Absolem Baker. (He did
not marry a relative, but a Smith). Sorry, John Thrasher married
a Smith. Haven't found a record for Absolem Baker, perhaps he
was married before moving into the country. Later I found that
the estates of both Eliza and her husband, Benjamin L. were terminated
at same time. George FINLEY was born on 15 Feb 1789 in Kentucky.
He died on 3 Nov 1851 in Monroe Co., Indiana. He was buried in
Mt. Salem Cemetery, Perry Twp., Monroe County, Indiana. Will filed
Nov 13, 1851. Directs that wife, Frances Finley, remain and live
upon the premises and in the house where I now live during her
widowhood and give her express power to use, enjoy, transfer,
sell, or in any way dispose of personal property of any nature,
kind, and description when it is needed for her support or for
the support or education of certain of yet minor children. Daughters
Maria Finley, Frances Finley and Jane Finley each $40. sons David
and James D. Finley each $50. At expiration of widowhood of said
Frances Finley, or death, after paying sums mentioned the real
or personal property be equally apportioned between all of my
children and when my youngest child shall arrive at the age of
21 years, my said wife, Frances Finley, and my children, if they
all agree to do so, may sell real and personal property and make
distribution as before mentioned. Wife, Frances Finley--Executrix
and said Executrix must not permit my estate to come under the
(couldn't make out word) of the Probate Court by an action of
hers. George Finely (seal) Witnesses: Elias Abel and William C.
Tarkington Nov 13, 1851, George Finely, late of Monroe County,
deceased. Milton McPhetridge, Clerk [Copied by Mrs. G. Kent Carter,
who said she didn't take time to writ the usually beginning paragraphs
about paying outstanding expenses, etc. If we want it she said
she would copy later. Has not found settlement yet. Rufus Finley--oldest
son-- (died in Miss. and his wife Nancy (Mitchell) Finley, was
brought back to Monroe County in wagon sent for her by her brother,
probably John Mitchell as in 1850 she was living with him in Perry
Township.
--------------------------- U. S. General Land Office Recorded
in Volume 49, page 86 Geo. Graham, Comm. of Gen Land Office March
18, 1834
The Indenture made this 18th day of March, in the year of our
Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-four, between Nathan
Padgett and Sarah, his wife, of the County of Monroe and State
of Indiana, of the first part, and George Finley, of the
State and County aforesaid of the second part. WITNESSETH that
the party of the first in consideration of the sum of four hundred
dollars lawful money of the United States, to them in hand paid
by the party of the second party, the receipt whereof is hereby
adknowledged, have bargained, granted, sold, and confirmed and
by these presents do bargain, grant, sell and confirm unto the
said party of the second part, his heirs and assigns forever,
two certain tracts or parcels of land lying and being in the State
and County aforesaid, one tract containing eight-three (83)
acres, more or less, it being the south part of the south-east
quarter of Section 17, Twp. 7, north of Range 1 west and bounded
as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the southeast corner of said
quarter section thence north 85 poles, thence west 160 poles,
thence 83 poles to the line of said quarter, thence east to the
beginning. Also one (1) tract or parcel of land containing sixty
(60) acres, be the same more or less, and bounded as follows,
to-wit: Beginning at the northeast corner of section 20 in the
Township aforesaid and running west 160 poles, thence south 60
poles, thence east 160 poles, thence north to the place of beginning;
it being a part of the northeast quarter of Section 20 and Twnship
7 north of Range 1 west, it being coveyed by the party of the
first To Have and To Hold the said tracts or parcels of land above
described, with all the appurtenances thereunto belonging or in
anywise appertaining unto the said party of the second part, his
heirs and assigns forever, and the said party of the first part
for themselves, their heirs, executors and administrators doth
warrant and forever defend the said premises from themselves,
their heirs and assigns and against the claim or claims of any
person or persons lawfully claiming or to claim the same. In Testimony
Whereof the said Nathan Padgett and Sarah, his wife, have hereunto
set their hands and seals. (Signatures on back of page, not copied.)
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