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Note: 1840 Census Hendricks, Indiana Fanny W Blanton Males 20-30 (1) Females 10-15 (1) 20-30 (1) 60-70 (1) Death: Probate on will 15 April 1840, states William Blanton,, late of the County of Hendricks and the State of INdiana, deceased. From Richard Blanton - Madison, Alabama :"Be it remembered that on this 15th day of April 1840, Letters testimuntary on the estate of William Blanton, late of the County of Hendricks and State of Indiana, deceased, are by me the undersigned, Clerk of the Probate Court of said county, granted and issued unto Edward Strange, the Executor named in and by the last Will and testament of the said William Blanton, the said Strange previous to said grant having filed said Will in my office and duly proved the same by the oath of James W. Shannon one of the subscribing witnesses there to; which said Will is in the words and figures following, towit: “I, William Blanton of the County of Hendricks and State of Indiana, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament, hereby, revoking and making void all former Wills by me at any time heretofore made. First, I direct my body to be direct my body to be decently interred, and that my funeral be conducted in a manner corresponding with my estate and situation in life. And to such worldly estate as it has pleased God to entrust me with, I dispose of the same in the following manner, towit: I direct first that all my past debt, and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my decease as possible and of the final money that shall come to the hands of my Executor from any portion of my estate real or personal, I also direct that a fair valuation by three judicious neighbors of all my said estate including my household furniture and after being sealed with their names that a copy of this same be given by them to my Executor. I also direct that all my personal property be sold as soon after my decease as practable leaving my beloved wife one hundred dollars worth of property at the valuation and after all just debt be paid then a equal division of the money share and share alike. I also direct that my real estate described as follows towit: The North West quarter of the North West quarter of Section thirty-six in Township sixteen North of Range two West, if my beloved wife shall be living at the time of my decease shall have the above described land, and at her decease the same shall belong to my son John in fee simple and if my personal estate shall fall short, my son John Blanton shall pay each of his brothers and sisters one dollar each: And thereby make and ordain my worth and esteemed friend Edward Strange Executor of this my last Will and testament, and to effectuate this my instruction I hereby vest my Executor with full power and authority to dispose of estate real and personal in the above described manner in as full an ample manner in every respect as I could do myself were I living. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 20th day of February one thousand eight hundred and forty. William (his mark) Blanton {seal} Signed and sealed, published and declared by the above named William Blanton as his last Will and testament in the presence of us who have hereunto subscribed out names as witnesses thus in the presence of the said testator and in the presence of each other: James W. Shannon, James P. Williams, State of Indiana, Hendricks County. Be it remembered that on this 13th day of April in the year 1840, personally appeared before me James M. Gregg, Clerk of the Probate Court of said county, James W. Shannon, one of the subscribing witnesses to the within instrument of writing, and who being of me duly sworn upon his oath such, that he saw William Blanton the within named testator sign and seal the within instrument of writing, and at the time of signing and sealing the same, he declared it to be his last Will and testament, and that he the said James W. Shannon subscribed his name as a witness in the presence of the said William Blanton at the time of signing the same, and at his request; And further that, he believes the said William Blanton at the time of signing the same was of sound mind. In testimony where of I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court, this 13th day of April 1840. J. M. Gregg, Clrk. And having also filed this bond with senility in these words; Know all men by these presents, that we, Edward Strange, William Ellis, of the County of Hendricks, and State of Indiana, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Indiana, in the final sum of six hundred dollars, lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which, well and truly to be made and done, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these present: Sealed with our seals and dated this 15th day of April 1840. The condition of the above obligation is such that if the above bound Edward Strange will truly and faithfully perform the duties and trust committed to him as Executor of this estate of William Blanton deceased, according to law, and will truly and promptly deliver over to his successor, to be appointed by the Probate Court of said county. Should any such successor to be appointed, all such estate, good, chattels and assets and assign to such successor all such rights and credits, as shall, of right, belong to such successor upon reasonable demand made therefore, these the above obligation is to be void and of non effect, otherwise, it is to be and remain in full force and virtue in law. Edward Strange (Ss), Wm. Ellis (Ss). And the said Edward Strange is now by me duly sworn as such, Executor. Attest, J. M. Gregg, clerk. And afterward, towit: on Wednesday the third Judicial day of a Term of the Probate Court within and for the County of Hendricks in the State of Indiana, begun and held at the Court House in Danville on Monday the Eleventh day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty, by the Honourable James McClure, sole judge of said court, the following proceedings were had in the estate aforesaid, towit: Letters testamentary having been granted and issued in vacation by the Clerk of the Court to George Strange of the estate of the said William Blanton, deceased, and the same being inspected, and examined by the Court it is ordered that the proceedings of the Clerk in the premises in all things confirmed: And further proceedings herein are continued. And afterward, towit: on Friday the fifth Judicial day of a Term of our said Court begun and held at the Court House in the town of Danville on Monday the tenth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty, before the Honourable the judge aforesaid, comes now the Administrator & presents t the Court for inspection and examination an Inventory by him taken of the personal estate of the deceased, which is ordered to be recorded, and which is in the words and figures following, towit: “Inventory of the goods and chattels and effects of William Blanton, late of Hendricks County and State of Indiana, deceased, taken by Edward Strange, Executor of the estate of the said deceased, with the assistance of Silas Hardwick, John Shannon, James W. Shannon. One Bed and bedding (widow) $8.50 cts, One Bunars (widow) 9.0, 1 Table (widow) 3.50, 1 Clock 14., 6 Chairs (widow) 3.25, 1 Looking glass (widow) .50, 1 Lot of Cupboard ware (widow) 2.25, 1 Slate .25, 1 Big Wheel (widow) 2.50, 1 little Spinning Wheel (widow) 3.50, 1 Ten gallon Kettle 1.75, 1 Stew Kettle, hole in it, .40, One pair of farming gears 3.25. Do. 3.25, One Basket .25, One Man’s Saddle 4.00, 1 Iron Wedge and Chopping axe 1.50, 2 Shingletrees and 2 Clevises and ring 2., 1 Log chain 2., 1 Loom 5., 1 Shovel plough 1., 1 12-gallon Kettle (widow) 3., Do. (widow) 3., 1 Lot of Corn, supposed to be 10 barrels at $1 per barrel 10., 1 Block and white year-old Bull (widow) 2., 1 Lot of Hogs (widow) 20., One Lot of Sheep (widow0 $6. ct, One Roan Mare (widow) 30., 1 Stack of Hay 2., 1 Black and white cow 10. $154.15. Given under our hand, April 17, 1840. Silas Hardwick, John C. Shannon, James W. Shannon. I do certy the above to be a true inventory so far as the same has come to my knowledge this 17th day of April 1840. Edward Strange, Executor, State of Indiana, Hendricks County, towit: Personally appeared before me, James Dugan, a Justice of the Peace in and for said County, Edward Strange, Executor of the estate of William Blanton, deceased, and Silas Hardwick and John C. Shannon and James W. Shannon, appraisers of said estate and being duly sworn in the said Silas Hardwick and John C. Shannon and James W. Shannon say that the above Inventory and appraisement as signed by them is a just and true Inventory and valuation of the goods, chattel, and effects of the said William Blanton to the best of their judgement: And the said Edward Strange says that the above is a true inventory of the personal estate of the said William Blanton, deceased, so far as the same has come to his hands to be administered, June first 1840. James Dugan, J.P. {Seal}. And also a sale bill, which is in the words and figures following, towit: Account of sale of personal property of William Blanton, late of the County of Hendricks and State of Indiana, deceased, at a public auction held at the late dwelling house of the said deceased on the 9thday of May 1840. Fanny Blanton 1 Slate $.25 ct, Fanny Blanton 1 Mantle Clock 6.00, William Blanton 1 Chopping axe & wedge 1.13, S. W. Willson 1 Log chain 3.25, John Blanton 1 Singletree & chairs 1.00, John Blanton 1 Singletree & clevis 1.01, George P. Ellis 1 Shovel plough 5.21, George P. Ellis 1 Pair Gear 2.25, David Stutsman 1 Pair Gear 4.00, Robert Montgomery 1 Man’s Saddle 5.62, Fanny Blanton 1 Loom 2.12, Fanny Blanton 1 Bucket .31, S. H. Willson 1 Sugar Kettle 3.25, George P. Ellis Six Bushels of Corn at .31-1/4 per bushel 1.8 ½, Robt. Montgomery 1 Hay Stack 2.00, William Blanton 1 Cow 13.50. Amount $48.09 ¾. Attest, G. P. Ellis, Clerk.” And this estate is continued. And afterward, towit: Monday the first Judicial day of a Term of our said Court begun and held at the Court House in Danville on Monday the eighth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three, before the Honourable the Judge aforesaid comes now Edward Strange Executor herein and on his motion this estate is continued. And afterward, towit: on Thursday the Second Judicial day of a Term of our said Court begun and held at the Court House in Danville on Monday the thirteenth day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty three, before the Honourable Abraham Bland Sole Judge of said Court, comes now the Executor and on his motion this estate is continued. And afterwards, towit: on Wednesday the twelfth third Judicial day of a Term of out said Court begun and held at the Court House in Danville on Monday the twelfth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four, before the Honourable the Judge last aforesaid, the following proceedings were had, towit: On motion of Mr. Voner, attorney for the Administrator, this estate is continued. And afterwards, towit: On Thursday the Second Judicial day of a Term of our said Court begun and held at the Court House in Danville on Monday the thirteenth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four, before the Honourable the Judge last aforesaid, comes now the Administrator and on his motion this estate is continued. And afterwards, towit: on Tuesday the Second Judicial day of a Term of our said Court begun and held at the Court House in Danville on a Monday the eleventh day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty four, before the Honourable the Judge last aforesaid, Comes now Edward Strange, Executor, and files a brief of exhibit for settlement, together with six vouchers, which are examined and allowed by the Court: which said exhibit is in the words and figures following, towit: State of Indiana, Hendricks County. To the Honourable Judge of the Hendricks Probate Court, at the November Term of 1844, Edward Strange, Executor of the last Will and testament of William Blanton, late of Hendricks County, deceased, now make the following report. The amounts of the Inventory of personal estate $154.15 One hundred dollars to widow Rec’d No. 1 100.00. Balance of personal estate to be sold 54.15. Amount of Sale Bill $118.9 ¾. Interest received on note 3.00. Total amount charged to Executor $51.9 ¾. The following credit against the above Sale Bill, Receipt Number two (2) $15.50. Receipt No (3) 1.00. Receipt No (4) 17.62 ½. Receipt No (5) 1.00. To making coffin for deceased 6.00. To services as Executor of Will 5.00. Amount of credits $46.12 ½. By receipt No (6) 1.18 ¾. Total amount of Executor Cr. $47.31 ¼, Amount now in Executor’s hand $3.18 ½. Hendricks Probate Court, November Term 1844. Edward Strange, Executor of the last Will and testament of William Blanton, late of said County, deceased, make oath and say that the above account by him exhibited contains a just and true Statement and Calculation of the personal estate of the said William Blanton, deceased, to the best of my knowledge and belief. Edward Strange. Subscribed & sworn to Nov. 11th 1844. J. M. Gregg, clk. And from an examination of the papers here filed it appears that $151.09 ¾ is the entire amount of assets which have come to the hands of said Executor to be administered. And that he has paid out, including property taken by the widow at its appraisement the sum of $147.31 ¼, leaving in his hands the sum of $3.78 ½. And it appearing that the Clerk’s fees accrued in this estate yet remain unpaid, it is ordered that said Executor be discharged upon payment of said fees. And this estate fully settled and closed." {Hendricks County, Indiana Probate Complete Record Volume 1 (Oct 1826-Aug 1845), Pages 524-527}
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