David  Davis,  dec'd

Inventory


Filed August 25th 1841
           S. B. Morris Clerk
An Inventory of the goods, chattels, and effects of David Davis late of Shelby County Indiana, deceased, taken by William H. Sleeth, Administrator of the Estate of the said deceased, with the assistance of William Wicliff and Henry Bass appraisors duly called for that purpose. and appraised by William Smith and Nathan More.
Property
Value
1 Sorrel Mare
$35.00
1 Bay Mare
40.00
1 Sythe & Cradle
2.00.
1 Stone cutters chissels
1.50
1 Mattock
1.50
1 Brindle Cow & Calf
12.00
1 Brindle Cow & Calf
10.00
1 Heifer
6.00
1 Pided Steer
8.00
1 Brindle Steer
6.00
1 Bed & bedding
6.00
1 Saddle
12.00
1 pair Martingales
1.00
4 pieces bacon
2.50
1 lot Wheat
5.00
1 Riffle gun pouch & horn
15.00
1 Tin Bucket
.50
1 lot plates cup & saucers
.50
1 coffee pot & tin cups
.37 1/2
1 pitcher
.12 1/2
3 Bottels
.50
1 Sieve
.37 1/2
1 Curry comb
.18 3/4
1 Teakittle
.75
1 pot
.75
2 Skillets & 1 lid
.75
3 Crocks & lard
.37 1/2
1 Axe
1.00
1 Kittle
.75
1 Looking Glass
.62 1/2
1 Riding Whip
.50
1 Bag & Salt
.25
5 Hogs
7.00
1 Lot of Corn
15.00
1 Lot Corn
20.00
1 Field of corn
50.00
 
$266.75

Given under our hands this 23rd August, 1841
Henry Bass
Wm Wickliff, Appraisers
Wm H. Sleeth, Administrator
Shelby County SS
Personally appeared before me Jesse Bolton a Justice of the peace within and for said county, Wm. H. Sleeth Administrator of the Estate of David Davis deceased and William Wickliff, and Henry Bass appraisers of said Estate and being duly sworn, the said William Wickliff and Henry Bass say that the above Inventory and appraisment as signed by them is a just and true Inventory and Valuation of the goods, Chattle, and Effects of the said David Davis to the best of their Judgment, and the said W. H. Sleeth says that the above is a true Inventory of the personal Estate of the said David Davis so far as the same has come to his hands to be administered. Sworn to before me this 23rd day of August 1841
Signed: Jesse Bolton JP {seal}


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David Davis Dec.

William Kastors Adm.

 Sale Bill
Box 15 

Filed Sept  20 1841
S. Bottoms Clk


Account of the sale of the personal property of David Davis late of Shelby County, Indiana, deceased, at public auction held at the late dwelling house of the said deceased on the 14th day of September 1841.  To wit.  
Purchasers Names Property
Value
 
Wm. Wickliff 1 Tin Bucket
.25
 
John Gorrell 1 Curry Comb
.12
1/2
Alfred Fox 1 Shaving Box
.06
1/4
Lucy Davis 1 Sieve
.31
 
John Whited 1 Set Knives & forks
1.39
 
Lucy Davis Spoons & Pitcher
.18
3/4
Lucy Davis Coffeepot & quart cup
.37
1/2
Balsor Rhodes 1 lot Bottles & Vials
.37
1/2
Margaret A. Davis 1 pot
.25
 
Margaret A. Davis 1 Tea Kittle
.25
 
Margaret A. Davis 2 Skillets & lid
.27
 
Lucy Davis 3 crocks & lard
.41
 
Margaret A. Davis 1 Looking Glass
.64
 
John Whited 1 Table
2.75
 
John Whited 1 Kittle
1.25
 
Wm H. Sleeth 1 Axe
1.75
 
Lucy Davis 4 Kitchen Chairs
1.54
 
John Gorrell 1 Maul
.12
1/2
Balsor Rhodes 7 Stone chissels
1.50
 
George Hinds 1 Hammer
1.37
1/2
Lucius W. Ormsbee 1 Side Bacon
.36
 
David Colglazier 1 Side Bacon
.70
 
Lucius W. Ormsbee 1 Shoulder Bacon
.31
1/4
David Colglazier 1 Side Bacon
.82
 
Lucy Davis 1 Riding Whip
.73
 
John Gorrell 1 Curry Comb
.12
1/2
Alfred Fox 1 Shaving Box
.06
1/4
Lucy Davis 1 Sieve
.31
 
John Whited 1 Set Knives & forks
1.39
 
Lucy Davis Spoons & Pitcher
.18
3/4
Balsor Rhodes 1 lot Bottles & Vials
.37
1/2
Lucy Davis 1 Coffeepot & quart cup
.37
1/2
Lucy Davis 3 Crocks & lard
.41
 
Balsor Rhodes 7 Stone chissels
1.50
 
Lucy Davis 4 Kitchen Chairs
1.54
 
Lucy Davis 1 Riding Whip
.73
 
Lucy Davis 1 Mattock
2.06
1/4
Elijah Thomas 1 Saddle
13.02
 
David Colglazier 1 Pair Martingales
1.12
1/2
Lucy Davis 1 Sack of Salt
.31
1/4
Thornton Sleeth 1 Sythe & Cradle
2.00
 
Jacob Arnold 1 Riffle gun & pouch
16.06
1/4
Jacob Colglazier 1 Cow & Calf
15.06
1/4
David Colglazier 1 Brindle cow
11.12
1/4
Margaret A. Davis 1 Heifer
5.06
1/4
Lucy Davis 1 Sorrel Mare
35.00
 
Samuel McKinzey 10 1/2 bushels of Wheat
9.45
 
John Y. Kennedy 1 lot of corn
19.25
 
Thornton Sleeth 5 Hogs
5.75
 
John Y. Kennedy 1 lot of corn
28.00
 
James H. Johnson 1 field of corn
77.12
1/2
Isaac Howrey 1 Red Steer
5.31
1/4
Isaac Howrey 1 White Backed Steer
6.43
3/4
  Amt
270.26
1/2
Wm. H. Sleeth Admn. Jacob Fox Clerk of Said Sale State of Indiana
Shelby County The above named Jacob Fox makes oath that the above is a just and true account of the sale of the personal Estate of David Davis late of Said county deceased. Sworn before me a Justice of the peace of said county the 15th day of September 1841.
Signed: Jesse Bolton J.P.

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William Kastor
Adm de bonis non


of David Davis, Decd

Exhibit



Filed in open court March 12th 1847
J. Vernon, Clk

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          The account of William Kastor, Adm. de bonis non of the estate of David Davis deceased late of the county of Shelby and state of Indiana
1841 Dr. $   cts.  
  The said Administrator charges himself with the amount of the personal estate of said decedent as per Inventory thereof now on file in the Clerks office
266.75
 
  Also to the excess of sale bill over the amount of Inventory
50.01
1/2
   
315.76
1/2
   
300.74
1/2
  Balance due from said Admt.
16.02
 
1841 Cr. $   cts.  
  The said Administrator claims credit for the following disbursements made out of the assetts of said estate to wit    
1 By property retained by widow
100.00
 
2 [entry crossed out]    
3 Monies paid Richard Davis on note
34.16
 
4 Monies paid for Tax for 1841
1.82
 
5 Monies paid L. W. Onasbee for coffin
8.50
 
6 Monies paid Wm. Kastor Admr.
20.23
1/2
7 Monies paid L. Davis for medicine
3.50
 
8 Monies paid F. W. Homburg medical a/c
33.00
 
9 Monies paid Lucy Davis on a/c
0.75
 
10 Monies paid H. Fox on a/c
2.75
 
11 Monies paid W. H. Sleeth on a/c
8.50
 
12 Monies paid J. W. Richardson on a/c
12.57
1/2
13 Monies paid I. L. Kennedy on a/c
5.93
3/4
14 Monies paid H. Fox on a/c
2.75
 
15 Monies paid M. Wright as per recpt
5.00
 
16 Monies paid J. Vernon Clk
15.19
 
17 The said Admt. claims for his services rendered in said estate the sum of
25.00
 
18 The said Admt. has retained for his own account against said estate as per apt
11.62
 
19 The said Admt. claims credit for a Judgment vs S,  McKinzey and of repay off and on said estate which he files as [illegible]
9.45
 
  All of which is submitted
300.74
1/2
  Signed:  William Kaster x his mark    
  Sworn to and subscribed in open court before me September 20th 1847    
  J. Vernon Ck.    

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Receipts
 
The estate of David Davis deceased to Frederic Wm. Homburg for medical services rendered to him during his last illness, and    
for medicines, 13 visits at $2.50/100 p.v.
$32.50
medicine extra  
.50
   
33.00
Shelbyville December 9th 1841 The above named F. W. Homburg comes and makes oath that the above account is true and unpaid.
Sworn to Dec 9th 1841
Sylvan B. Morris Clerk Recd of William Kaster administrator of the estate of David Davis decd the sum of Thirty three Dollars in full for the principal of the above account September 26th 1846.
J. Vernon Clerk

Received of William Kaster Admr de bonis nom of the estate of David Davis decd the sum of fifteen Dollars and nineteen cents in full for Court charges during administration of said Estate, Sept the 20th 1847
J. Vernon Clerk

 
 
January 1st, 1841        
    David Davis    
    J. R. Miner    
  No. 1 Doz. vest Butins
.12
 
  No. 1 Luckin glass
1.00
 
6th No. 2 doz butin at 13 3/4
[illegible]
 
  No. 1 yds [illegible] cotin
.25
 
  No. 3/4 yds Padin flanel @50
.34 
1/2
  No. 3/4 yds Padin [illegible] @34 1/2 .28  
29th No. 1/2 lb Tobaco @25
.12
1/2
February 3, 1842 No. 4 yds Flanel @50
$2.00
 
  No. 1 Coffe Pate   3/4
  No. 2 oz Tea @31 No. 2 1/2 lb. coffe
65
3/4
  No. 1/4 lb. Oiles/res @25
6
1/4
April 9th No. 1/4 lb. Tea   3/4
     
$5.93
3/4

State of Indiana
Shelby County Personally appeared John Relliner before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace within and for said County and makes oath that the above account is Just and true and remains unreversed and unsettled.  Sworn to this 25th Day of May 1842
Signed:  Jesse Botton J.P.

The Estate of David Davis, decd
To Wm. H. Sleeth late Admr.
 
To 1 day Taking letters of Administrtion $1.00
To writing & putting up Advertisements on Estate & sale $1.00
1 day taking Inventory  $1.00
1 day filing Inventory in clerks office  $1.00
1 day at Sale  $1.00
1 day filing Sale Bill  $1.00
William Wickliff appraising property  $0.75
Henry Bass, appraising property  $0.75
Jacob Fox for clerking at sale  $1.00
  $8.50

 


Received of William Kastor admt de bonis nom of the estate of David Davis deceased the sum of five dollars as my fee in settling said estate Sept 20, 1847 Signed:  Matthias Wright atty

Shelby Co., October 19th, 1841 Received of Dr. I. W. Richardson, his medical account against David Davis, for the sum of Twelve dollars and fifty Seven & 1/2 cents, for collection. Signed:  Wm H. Sleeth Admr of D. Davis decd

Received of William Kastor Admt. de bonas nom of the estate of David Davis deceased the sum of Sixty Six & 2/3 cents in full of my distributive share of said estate.
Sept 20, 1844
Signed:  Luke Davis

David Davis Deceased
Lucy Davis
1 Mattock        00.75 State of Indiana, Shelby County SS Personally appeared Lucy Davis before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace within and for said County and makes oath that the above account is Just and True and remains unsettled.  Sworn to this 30th Day of Sept 1842
Signed:  Jesse Botton, Justice of the peace

Estate of David Davis dec.
To Luke Davis 1841    To cash paid by him for medicine for decedent $3.50
Signed:  Luke Davis Sworn to and subscribed before me in open court September 7th, 1846 J. Vernon, Clk

David Davis
 
 

1840

Francis Baubost

Dr.

 

Jun 27th 1 pr suspenders
$0.25
 
Sept 25th 1/2 lb. of Tobacco
.12
1/2
Sept 29th 1 paper of Sparrowbills
,12 
1/2
Oct 6th 2 11/16 lb. of cotton yarn
1.03
 
Oct 20th 1 lb. 10 d. of nails
.12 
1/2
Oct 20th 1/2 lb of Tobacco
.12 
1/2
Oct 20th 11/16 lb of Mought nails
.15
 
Oct 20th 15 Butts & screws
.31 
1/4
Oct 28th 1 lb. 8 d. nails
.12 
1/2
Oct 28th 1 set of plates
81 
1/4
Oct 28th 1 set of knives & forks
1.50
 
Oct 30th 3 crocks
.43
3/4
Oct 30th 1 box of caps
,25
 
Nov 2nd 1 flat iron
.62
 
Nov 6th 1 Sieve
.62 
1/2
Nov 6th 1 pr scissors
.62 
1/2
Nov 6th 1 Shaving Box & soap
.25
 
Nov 16th 1 lb of Tobacco
.12 
1/2
Nov 16th 1/2 lb of powder
.25
 
Nov 16th 1 lb of lead
.12 
1/2
Nov 16th 1/2 gallon Bottle
.31 
1/4
Nov 16th 1 qt of whiskey
.12 
1/2
Nov 16th  1/2 lb of rosin
.06 
1/4
Nov 17th 1/2 lb of indigo
.75
 
Dec 2nd Balance on coffin
.31 
1/4
Dec 2nd 1 qt cup
.12 
1/2
Dec 2nd 1/2 set of spoons
.25
 
Dec 12th 1 pitcher
.18 
3/4
Dec 14th 1 curry comb
.25
 
1841      
Feby 4th 2 crocks
.16 
2/3
Feby 4th 1/4 lb of paper
.06 
1/4
Feby 6th 1/2 Bu of Rye
.25
 
Feby 19th 3 crocks
.37 
1/2
Amount taken up  
$11.21 
1/2
March 2nd 1/4 lb of Salts
.06 
1/2
March 2nd 2 2/3 lb of cotton yarn
.50
 
March 12th 2 2/3 lb of coffee
.50
 
Apr 1st 1 Tin Bucket
,75
 
Apr 1st 1/2 set of cups and saucers
.57 
1/2
Apr 1st 1 comb
.12 
1/2
Apr 1st 1 Bottle of castor oil
.25
 
May 22nd 1/2 lb of [illegible] sugar
.12 
1/2
May 22nd 1 lb of rice
.08 
1/2
Aug 5th 7 yds of cambrick
2.62 
1/2
Aug 5th 3 yds of bleached muslin
.75
 
Aug 5th 1 pr white hoes
.50
 
1842 Total
20.23 
1/2
Oct 27th By check by Wm Kastor $5.00
5.00
 
  Balance
$15.23 
1/2

Rec'd of William Kaster as administrator of the Estate of David Davis Decd the sum of fifteen dollars & twenty three cents in full of the balance of the above amount, the five Dollars [illegible] above having been paid by said adm to F. Bunvost in his lifetime
September 26th 1846
Signed:  William Rucker Admin of the Estate of F. Bunvost

1861    David Davis
Dr. I. W. Richardson
 
April 5th 12 oz of Consumption Syrup @ 20c
$2.40
 
  6 
1.87 
1/2
  1 
.50
 
   
$4.77 
1/2
  Cr. by Cash $4.00
$4.00
 
  Balance due to me
$0.77 
1/2
April 28th 10 oz. Liverwort @ 37 1/2
3.75
 
  10 oz. Expectorant power @ 20
2.00
 
  4 oz Cordial Balm @ 21 1/2
1.25
 
  1 phial of medicine
2.12 
1/2
July 10th 4 expectorant powders @ 20
.80
 
  6 Cordial Balm @ 31 1/2
1.87 
1/2
   
$12.57 
1/2

Twelve months after date I promise to pay Richard Davis or order Thirty Two dollars Twenty five cents for Value Recd this 10th day of October 1840.  The said David Davis is to pay 7 per centum on the within note after Due till paid.

 


August 5th 1861 The Estate of David Davis Dec
To Lucius W. Ormsbee
To Making Coffin & Box   $8.50 Recd of Wm. H. Sleeth Admr of the Estate of David Davis Decsd Eight Dollars and fifty cents the above account in full.
Signed:  Lucius W. Ormsbee
January 10th 1842.

I, Margaret Ann Davis of Shelby County Indiana widow of David Davis late of said county deceased have renounced and do by these presence renounce, release and forever quitclaim all my right and title to the Administration of the Estate of the said deceased, and I desire that the same may be committed to my friend Wm. H. Sleeth, or to such other person or persons as the honorable probate court may think proper to appoint.  Witness my hand this 21st day of August 1841. Signed:  Margaret Ann Davis

Rec'd of William Sleeth Administrator for the Estate of David Davis One dollar and 82 cents in full of his State and county tax for the year 1841.
Signed:  James Farrell

Shelbyville, In
29th Janry 1846       late Margaret Ann Davis now Margaret Kaster
Margaret Ann Hinds ^ [BT?] of J. W. Hamilton
 
1841    
July 17th To Bal. on calico
0.78
July 17th To 5 yds Blue Calico .25
1.25
July 21 To 8 yds sup. Calico 37 1/2
3.00
July 29 To 1 pr. white Ct. Hose
0.87
   
$5.90
By Bal. on feathers  
Octob. 15 Cash rec.
3.33
  Bal. due us
$2.57
Signed:  J. Hamilton

Received of William Kaster as Administrator of the Estate of David Davis Deceased Eighty five Dollars in full of the Amount coming to Lucy Conner, late Lucy Davis, the Mother of said deceased which is in full of her part of all the Estate both real and personal this 12th day of October 1844. 
Attest
W. Kaster 

Signed:  William Conner   x his mark
                Lucy Conner       x  her mark

1840 David Davis deceased to A. C. Tullis to making door and casing            Dr.    $2.00 State of Indiana
Shelby County Personally appeared the above A. C. Tullis before me Jesse Bolton a Justice of the peace in and for said County and make oath that above account is Just and True and Still Remains unsettled and further saith not.  Sworn and subscribed before me this 13th day of December 1841 Signed:  Jesse Bolton, Justice of the peace

State of Indiana                 Probate Court
Shelby County                 Nov Term 1844 The undersigned Administrator de bonis nom of the Estate of David Davis deceased respectfully report that he is not prepared for Settlement of the said Estate on account of the difficulty of making collections and asks a continuance
Signed:  Wm. Kaster Sworn to and subscribed in open Court before me this 11th day of November AD 1844.
Signed:  J. Vernon, Clerk

State of Indiana} ss.
Shelby County } Know all men by these presents, That we Greenberry Davis of said county, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Indiana, in the penal sum of Seventy five Dollars lawful money of the United States to the payment whereof well and truly to be made and done, we jointly and severally bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated the 10th day of February A.D. one thousand eight hundred and forty five. The condition of the above obligation is such, that should the above bound Greenberry Davis faithfully discharge all and singular the duties and trusts required of him in the application and disposition of the proceeds of the sale of the real Estate of Richard Davis minor heir of John Davis decades, late of said county, and promptly pay over as required by law, to the proper persons and authorities, all moneys which may come into his possession by virtue of such sale or sales of Real Estate belonging to said Richard Davis Then the above obligation to be null and void, otherwise to be and remain in full force and effect in law. Signed:  Greenberry Davis {Seal}
              Luke Davis           {Seal}

Margaret Ann Davis Bought at Sale
 
1 pot
$.25
 
1 Tea kittle
$.25
 
2 Skillets & lid
$.27
 
1 Looking Glass
$.64
 
1 Heiffer
$5.06
1/4
Amt.
$6.47
1/4

David Davis Deceast June 10th 1840             To Hiram Fox                        Dr.
                                     1 pr. Shoes                            $2.00
October 1st                   Mending 1 pair Shoes               .75
                                                                                    ____
                                                                                    $2.75 Personally appeared Hiram Fox Before me the undersigned a Justice of the Peace in and for Said County and makes oath that the above account is Just and true and remains unreversed and unsettled Sworn to this 5th Day of May 1842 Signed:  Jesse Botton, J.P. {Seal}

Shelby Co. Indiana, July the 16th 1843 Recd of Wm Kaster Administrator of David Davis Deceased late of Said Co twelve Dollars & fifty Seven and a half cents in full of all my Demands against the Said David Davis Deceased it being a Medical rect. Signed:  J. W. Richardson

Sept 14th 1847 Received of Wm Kastor administrator of the Estate of David Davis Two Dollars and Seventy five Cents the amount of my account against Said Estate Signed:  Hiram Fox
David Davis Deceased        To Wm Kastor 1842            September            Dr. to 1 table                                    $1.00
                                                 4 chairs 1.75    1 teakettle 1.00           2.75
                                                75 u Salt 2 1/2u 1.87 1/2  beef 1.00    2.87 1/2
                                                Cash 2.00                                            2.00
                                                                                                            ____
                                                                                                          $11.62 1/2 State of Indiana Shelby County Personally appears William Kaster before me the undersigned a Justice of the peace within and for said County and makes oath that the above account is Just and true and remains unreversed and unsettled Sworn to this 27th Day of October 1842
Signed: Jesse Botton JP {Seal} The said Admt has retained the above amount in full Sept 20 1847

Received September 7th 1841 of Wm H. Sleeth Adm of the Estate of David Davis decsd the following property of Said Estate taken at the appraised Value thereof as per Inventory now on file in the clerks office To wit One Bay Mare appraised at                    $40.00
One Bed & Bedding appraised at           $ 6.00
One lot of plates, Teacups & saucers      $   .50
                                                                _____
                                        amt.                 $46.50 Amount of Sundry articles retained
by Widow amounting in all to the
sum of                                                     $53.50
                                                                 ______
                                        amt.                $100.00 Received by me
Signed:  Margaret Ann Davis    her mark }Widow of the Said deceased

Received of William Kaster Administrator of the estate of David Davis deceased one dollar and 16 cents that being the amount  to which the heirs of Greenberry Davis decd is entitled out of said estate August 7th 1848. Signed:  W. T. Gaines guardian of the heirs of Greenberry Davis decd

Received of Wm Kaster Administrator of the estate of David Davis deceased one dollar and 16 cents that being the amount due Richard Davis from Said Estate August 1848.
Signed:  Hiram Fox
Attest:  L. Kennedy

 Recd of Wm Kastor fifty Cents of the Estate of David Davis Decd
August 7 1848
Signed:  Luke Davis

State of Indiana                                Probate Court
Shelby County                                 May Term 1845 The undersigned Administrator de bonis nom of the Estate of David Davis deceased makes the following report of the situation of said Estate To Wit Said Administrator charges himself with
the amount as per Inventory & Sale bill now on file
in the clerks office                                                                                        $316.76 of which he has collected                    $182. 83 1/2
leaving uncollected, which are
in Judgments                                       $133.92 1/2
                                                                                                                      $316.76 paid out including $100 to widow       $181.95
Leaving in the hands of the Admr.               .88 1/2                                       $182.83 1/2 Respectfully Submitted
Wm. Kaster Admr de bonis moon Sworn to and subscribed in open Court before me
May 14th 1845
Signed:  J. Vernon Clerk

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Greenberry Davis, Guardian to Richard Davis, Petition to sell Real Estate
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