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Home My WebLink AboutEstate Records 1790-1970, Benjamin-Bensonee ee eT ae SU er ese 02.02 : oe a cn Leer a Nov Bo ee ere 3 ce E foe 7 09200 S er ae 93 1 0 0 5 ‘u r w e f u s g 8S é 6 l Ya a Further, That the value of said estate, so far as can be ascertained at the date of this application, is about Personal Property, and that the persons entitled as heirs and distribu- tees thereof are as follows: NAME AGE (If Minor) RELATION ADDRESS Catherine Benjamin widow Mooresville, NC OATH OF ADMINISTRATOR ee STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY SS.—In the Superior Court. , do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I died without leaving any last Will and Testament ang that I will well and truly administer all and singular the Goods and Chattles, Rights and Credits cy George Benjamin , and a true and perfect inventory thereof return as pro- vided by law, and that all other duties appertaining to the charge repossed in me, I will faithfully and honestly perform with the best of my skill and ability; So help me God. a, Administrator. “4 A "7 / + ‘Address : ille,.N.c Loci jel eidinla tecueaiie Subscribed and sworn is... V f) AA © oO =. fh 3 e q) o ° = gg a 8S 6 l No. 414. RENUNCIATION OF RIGHT Ti 1 . ards & Broughton Co., Raleigh— NORTH CAROLINA Superion Court—BeEForE THE CLERK. Iredell Country. In THE MATTER OF THE ADMINISTRATION RENUNCIATION OF RIGHT TO OF THE ESTATE OF ADMINISTRATION George Benjamin, — Deceased. To....Catl G. Smith _ --- moan --- County: right to administer upon the deceased, in favor and respectfully ask may be appointed Administrator Wek Uitoe Sole ees ie MS Dae. le Catherine Benjamin Witness: IN TH E MA T T E R OF TH E ES T A T E OF De c e a s e d . oo M— 9 - 5 6 — 2 4 2 3 0 Be n j a m i n , Ge o r g e 19 5 8 w oO ‘iz. fm 3. 5 Gq) o 3 ga o 8S 6 l JOHNIE RAY HENDREN L. HUGH WEST, JR. LAW OFFICES HENDREN anp WrEsT NORTHWESTERN BRANCH BANK BUILDING 2104 SOUTH CENTER STREET STATESVILLE, N. oO. ee P. O. BOX 683 AREA CODE 704 TELEPHONES; 873-4567 AND 872-6457 August 6, 1964 Mr, C, G, Smith Clerk of the Superior Court Iredell County Statesville, N. C, Dear Mr, Smith: My client, T, Vv, Mangum, contacted my office quite upset concerning notices to the 10th of August to file accountings in the George Benjamin and Prudy Miller estates, I am sure that you will give him an extension due to my hospitalization, Yours truly, f.- P—k- 2 PtH JRH/t JOHNIE RAY HENDREN cc: Mr, T, VY, Mangum th ee a e CITATION TO ADMINISTRATOR TO RENDER ANNUAL ACCOUNT.—Edwards & Broughton Printing Co., Raleigh, N. C ‘TE OF NORTH CAROLINA | Iredell - County \ ss. In THE SuPERIOR Court—Before the Clerk. T. V. Mangum E a , tate svi _ Executor or Administrator of the Estate Statesville, N.C. D ¢ of the Estate of George Benjamin _ccsecescaseeseareeey Deceased—GREET WHEREAS, you have failed to exhibit your Annual Account to the Clerk of the Superior Court, as tired by law: [rp IS THEREFORE ORDERED, by the said Clerk for said County, that you file such return forthwith, in ? eee ie tatesville C fice of said Court, at. S 2 » H.C. __.. or show cause why an attachment issued against you as prescribed by law. 19. 66 uld not be This..22%B day of.....SSBVery i Clerk Superior Court. wD o e. ry = P © o ° _ gg o 8S 6 l I ‘Ovember 11, 1968 eo 64 e « nPru 206 Garfield Street Statesville, North Carolina 28677 Dear Me Mé ne um $ On July 22 12S, YOu were appointed ss dministrator the &steti corgee Benjamin. Since vour appointment, ccountin; pee n filed in this estate, which is ired by law iS very necessary thet you file = i matter at once, note from the file we8 served on you Jenuar\ 13, 1966 but vou did not comply with the law and file a report as required. Unless a report is filed at once, I will be compelled to issue a citation, oO 5 O ¢ th y Hh , H- © . > t = * Vv tours very truly, Smith, Of Superior Court, dB 1 0 0 D ‘u r w e f u s g 8S 6 l CHAMBLEE & NASH ATTORNEYS AT LAW STATESVILLE, N.C. NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY In the Matter of T.V. Mangum, ) Administrator of the Estate of ) FINAL ACCOUNT George Benjamin, Deceased ) TO THE HONORABLE C. G. SMITH, THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT OF IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA: The undersigned, T. V. Mangum, respectfully shows unto the Court: I. That the undersigned was on the 23rd day of July, 1958, duly appoint- ed by this Court as Administrator of George Benjamin, Deceased, and that he duly qualified and is now acting as such Administrator. isk. That having fully administered said Estate, he hereby files with the Court, this his Final Account, as follows: FROM FOR AMOUNT United States Casualty Co. Workman's Compensation award $ 450.00 by N.C. Industrial Commission Robert Lee Fergeson Proceeds from the sale of one 300.00 (1) acre of land in Chambers- burg Township T.V. Mang Loan to Estate 0.00 gum Total Receipts $ 800.00 DISBURSEMENTS PAID TO FOR AMOUNT Peterson and Mangum Funeral and burial expenses ~ 40.00 of decedent Statesville Record and Advertising expenses - 1630 Landmark Notice to Creditors Progressive Mutual Burial Payment of burial insurance 12.00 Association premium on Mrs. Catherine Benjamin, widow of decedent T.V. Mangum Administrator's fee for services Johnie Ray Hendren Legal services rendered to the Estate Charles E. Keiger, Inc. Administrator's bond premium at $10.00 per year (1958-1968) 93 1 0 0 5 ‘u r w e f u s g 8S 6 l CHAMBLEE & NASH ATTORNEYS AT LAW STATESVILLE, N.C. Mrs. Eliza Cofield Support and maintenance for $ 540.50 Mrs, Catherine Benjamin, widow and next-of-kin of decedent C, G. Smith, €.8.C, Court costs of administration 9.60 Total Disbursements $ 809.60 Total Receipts 800.00 Total Disbursements 809.60 TOTAL DEFICIT ($ 9.60) Tits That the total deficit shown, as well as the unpaid loan of $50.00, was personally assumed by the undersigned administrator because there were no assets left in the Estate with which to pay these claims; that payments made to Mrs. Eliza Cofield for the support and maintenance of Catherine Benjamin were sanctioned and ordered by the Court; and that Catherine Benjamin was the widow and sole surviving heir of the decedent as best the undersigned could determine. IV. That there were no other assets belonging to the Estate which had any market value; that the household furniture and furnishings were left in kind with the widow in order that she might continue to use the same, V. That the undersigned has paid all the debts of the Estate of the deceased whth have been properly presented to him as Administrator and that no inheritance tax was filed because the Estate was insufficient to exceed the minimum required to file a return, and that he has paid all costs of adminis- tration. And now having fully administered said Estate, your affiant prays the Court that this, his Final Account, be audited and approved and that he be discharged as Administrator of this Estate. J ; q Thy - ae } ( 1) Lasrig Atvr L T. V. Mangum, Admiy~$strator of the Estate of George jamin NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY T. V. Mangum, first being duly sworn, deposes and Says: That he has read the foregoing Final Account, submitted by him as Administrator of George Benjamin, Deceased, and the same is true and accurate to the best of his knowledge and belief, 4 h ; v) 5 “> ; ; . singe UV J | Lt YAU) j Ts Ve Mangugy Sworn to and subscribed before me, this is% day of November, 1968, ili delat Notary Public My Commission Expires: B2a/o9 The-undersigned Mrs, Eliza Cofieta hereby acknowledges that she received from Te he Mayeum, Administrator of Géorge Ben jamin, Deceased, the sums set out in F the above-Account for the support and maintenance of the decedent's widow, Catherine Benjamin. Mrs. Eliza Cofteld The foregoing Final Account has been audited and approved and the Administrator hereby, discharged., / I 4 4 J - Y “2 ons Oh r a LY (pli Clerk of Superior Court CHAMBLEE & NASH ATTORNEYS AT LAW STATESVILLE, N.C. a8 1 0 0 H ‘u r w e f u e g 8S 6 l ‘. J e E u U U D g “M FT V a _GEO. 0. BARNARD In the matter of the Administration of the Estate of IREDELL COUNTY—In the Superior Court. ae Bennett Before.........0.+....4... 9040) 2 ines 8, Ce being sworn, doth say: a... BENNELL, es : ; . late of said County, is dead, having died on cM ected ON AO ic PIN so nccersccces \siitsiotiaiieaninc A cg: SE leaving any Will and Testament, and that..... donroe... Adams meee is the proper person entitled to Letters of Administration on the estate of the said if od. Bennett ee Further, That the value of said estate, so far as can be ascertained at the date of this application, is about $1000...Q0 oo and $..400.00 Personal Property, and that the persons entitled as heirs and distributees thereof are as follows: NAME AGE (If Minor) RELATION ADDRESS Bessie Hedrick Bennett 42 widow Statesville, N. C., y Flake Bennett 32 son s lbert Bennett L7 son Vey .-» Clerk Superior Court. OATH OF ADMINISTRATOR STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court-—-ss. Iredell County. Mics. Monroe. Adams That I believe that... Alf 7. Bennett died without leaving any last Will and Testament; and that I will well and truly administer all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits of the said. Alf..W.....Bennett , and a true and perfect inventory thereof return, as provided by law; and that all other duties appertaining to the charge reposed in me, I will faithfully and honestly perform with the best of my skill and ability: So help me God / : ae is 16th y ; ee Subscribed and sworn to before me, this ObA } / fear® &4F i ms sAt>d day of » sedan yous 019.41... 1. one 2 4h “A Mek, Ve, ML 3 Clerk Superior Court. Address , do solemnly swear (or affirm) Administrator. LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA—Iredell County.—In the Superior Court. To All Whom These Presents Shall Come—GREETING: It being satisfactorily proven to the undersigned, Clerk of Superior Court for Iredell County, that... Alf, Jennett late of said County, is dead, without having mfiade and published any last Will and Testament, and it appearing that mONTIOE AGaMS is entitled to the administration of the estate of the deceased, and having qualified as administra.tor.......... according to law; Now these are therefore to empower the said Administrator............... to enter in and upon all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits, of said deceased, and the same to take into possession, wheresoever to be found, and all the just debts of the said deceased to pay and satisfy, and the residue of said estate to distribute, ording to law. Witness my hand and the seal of the said Court, this the Uf. Clerk Superior Court. Sec. 1396—Every executor, administrator and collector within three months after his qualification, shall return to the Clerk, on oath, a just, true and perfect inventory of all the real estate, goods and chattels of the deceased, which have come to his hands or to the hands of any person for him, which inventory shall be signed by him and be recorded by the Clerk. He shall also return to the Clerk, on oath, within three months after each sale made by him, a full and itemized account thereof, which shall be signed by him and recorded by the Clerk. Sec. 1399—Every executor, administrator and collector shall, within twelve months from date of his qualification or appointment, and annually, so long as any of the estate remains in his control, file, in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, an inventory and account, under oath, of the amount of property received by him, or invested by him, and the manner and nature of such investment, and his receipts and disbursements for the past year in the form of debit and credit. He must produce vouchers for all payments. The Clerk may examine on oath, such accounting party or any other person concerning the receipts, disbursements or any other matter relating to the estate and having carefully revised and audited such accounts, if he approve the same, he must endorse his approval thereon, which shall be deemed prima facie evidence of correctness. Each Clerk must annex or attach a copy of this section to all letters issued by him. a oe : 00.87 .40ul8 ff “/ / “A Statesville, N. C., 8th St. Slay Bennett son Statesville, N. C., 8th St. , Statesville, N. C., 8th St. uline Bennett O daughter Statesville, N. C Sth St. itis is... LOtt Ahh, Sworn to and subscribed before me, this... : d Yer Ldgst SUPERIOR CoIRT arp Toone SUPERIOR COUR‘ C UH lJ. cromnny. < AWOL Ul UNTY: I, Bessie » Widow of Alf W, Bennett, aeceased, Iredell County, do hereby renounce my right to administer on the Estate of my husband, Alf ¥. sennett, and recommend the appoint- ment of Monroe ‘cams, as Administrator of the Estate of 3ennett, who died F ohy GAL. 5 This the 16th day of 4 august, 194]. a a ‘y ] 0 U u U U e g “M FT V ‘y ] z 0 u U U N g > = Hh = Boe tel Be Supprort.—Printed and for sale by Edwards & Broughton Printing Company, Raleigh Le Se Aeon aioe TowNsHIP o APPLICATION FOR YEAR’S SUPPORT Widow, ete. EX PARTE. eo dh cendeasdeccaenns Administrator of...ALf..W...Bennett...................... 7 The undersigned, widow of the said being entitled to a Year's Support for herself and family, respectfully allotted to her by Act of Assembly. On the..... bY. day of : -» Widow. jas TowNsHip , Justice of the Peace: ; mer : : W. Bennett In accordance with the above request, the undersigned, administrator of the said , deceased, respectfully asks that you will summon two disinterested persons (qualified to act as jurors), as Commissioners, who shall, after being by you duly 2 sworn to act impartially, together with yourself, ascertain the number of the family of MXS.0. Bennett te ees , the said widow, and examine the stock, crop, and provisions on hand, and assign to her so much thereof as is allowed by law, and put her in possession of the same. Should there be a deficiency of such crop, stock, or provisions for said purpose, you are respect- fully requested to order such deficiency, stating the amount thereof, to be made up from the personal estate of said deceased. This.. (x ceaks day of.........---- AY Townsuip. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA To the Sheriff or other Lawful Officer of yy z Ye y—GREETING je are hereby WO @O ~ 2 0) ct ct ve e FU "D e c e a s e d AP P L I C A T I O N FO R YE A R ’ S SU P P O R T Fo r m 34 1 — 2 M — 1 0 - 1 6 - 2 5 Fi l e d th i s . . . . . . . . . . . . . ‘1 3 0 u U U 9 0 g FT V °“ M it. or ve Statesville (Inside) Tredell __ COUNTY, _ eerie ____TOWNSHIP In The Matter Of REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS Mrs. Alf W. Bennett Widow, etc. The undersigned, J. E. Deitz _____, a Justice of the Peace, and C. M. Robbins sa _ and W. A. P. Kestier _» Commissioners, duly summoned and sworn, do hereby assign and allot to Mrs. Alf W. Bennett widow of _Alf W. Bennett ____, deceased, the following articles of person- al property of the value annexed, to wit: ARTICLES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Horse Hens Smali chickens One-horse wagon Saddles Corn shelter Set of work harness Blacksmith Blower Bridles Bicycle Stoves Keg Lantern Wash pots Pitchfork Drill press Shovels Pick Mattock Scythe and snath Old rifles Cross-cut saws Cured pork meat Nr F M N a e E e oo iL i 2 = 1 2 ‘ ZL Z x 4: 2 1 pS i Ww W h& ~ Set of plow-harness Grindstone Old buggy Log chains Blacksmith anvil Stands of bees Old Fords ood saw Old car frame 00d bedstead and springs Cow Coal and wood Sewing machine Set of carpenter tools and tool boxes Miscellaneous farming tools, harness and equipment Old lumber Garden plow Bureau Chairs Trunk Clock Pictures Sewing machine Old clock Organ Bureau Bedstead and linen Chairs Old high-boy chest Old trunks Small Washstand Large Washstand Ice-box Dough-boy Range Ice-box China cabinet Dining-room table Double-barrel shotgun Single-barrel shotguns Automatic 22 Rifle Miscellaneous household kitchen furniture and linen } fa n t \ ‘ PR E R E M D ~ D F a “2 0U u U U N g PR R P R P R O R F P NP RP RE P R E iP Po P PE “M FT V PO R RH P Hog 25.00 ‘a j0 U U D q g “M FT W 1 Dry cow 7 Rolls of barb wire 4 _Two-horse_ section harrow _Junk iron Pile of Lumber One-horse plows _Wood vice and bench __Fresh_ cow 2 Calf LN $507.75 find, upon examinati that the number of the family of the said widow, under fifteen years of age, exclusive of herself, is O63217.% _. There being deficiency of the articles on hand to make up the year's support, we assess such def- _ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO and 25/100 ss ($142.25) oe a 1 This if da’ ot ZB It is ordered that the deficiency of $ 142.25 be paid to the widow by the Administrator, out of the first money coming into his hands from per- sonal property, and that this report be recorded. This the 20 day, of August, 1941 Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County. Be n n e t t , Al f W. 47 0u U U N q g “M FT V NORTH CAROLINA, In the Superior Court IREDELL COUNTY. Before the Clerk In the Matter of the Adminis- ) tration of the Estate of Alf FINAL SETTLEMENT W. (W.A.) Bennett, deceased. TO C. G. SMITH, CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF IREDELL COUNTY: NOW COMES, Monroe Adams, Administrator of the Estate of Alf W. (W.A.) Bennett, deceased, and after being duly sworn, deposes and says that the following report is a just, true and perfect account of all transactions had by him, in the Administration of the Estate of Alf W. (W.A.) Bennett, and he files the following as his Final Settlement: RECEIPTS From Monroe Adams, Commissioner, proceeds from the sale of land, $704.61 DISBURSEME Statesville Daily, Notice to Creditors, Mrs. Bessie Hedrick Bennett, advanced for letters, Mrs. Bessie Hedrick Bennett,advanced for recording allotment for year's support, 1.00 Mrs. Bessie Hedrick Bennett, advanced to Johnson Funeral Home in full of funeral expense, 240.60 Dimond Hill Coal Company, for coal, 17.00 H. F. Long Hospital, Inc., in full of hospital bill for family, 73.00 Eagle-Sample Monument Company, monument, 32.50 Merchants & Farmers Bank, service charge (left in Bank), o74 Adams, Dearman & Winberry, Attorney fee, 85.00 C. G. Smith, C. S. C., filing Final Settlement, 6.23 Total $462.42 Five per cent (5%) commission to Adminis- trator on disbursements, Z3eLe Total Disbursements $485.54 Balance for distribution to the Distributed to the heirs as follows: Arley Flake Bennett,1/4 interest, William Clay Bennett,1/4 interest, C. G. Smith, C.S.C.,1/4 interest of Joseph Albert Bennett, a minor, C. G. Smith, C.S.C.,1/4 interest of Bessie Pauline Bennett, a minor, Total distributed to the heirs ‘y } 0 u U U N g FT V °“ M The hospital bill of $73.00 to H. F. Long Hospital, was for treat- ment of Mrs. Alf W. (W.A.) Bennett, arranged for by Alf W. (W.A.) Bennett before he died. All debts which were filed with the Administrator, or of which he had any knowledge, have been paid. This Estate was not sufficient in size to require the filing of an Inheritance tax report, The personal property, consisting of tools, stock, etc., valued at $507.75, was allotted to the widow on her year's allowance. There was a deficiency of $142.25, but there was no money from personal property or other personal property, with which to pay this. WHEREFORE, having fully administered, Monroe Adams, Administrator of the Estate of Alf W. (W.A.) Bennett, prays that this report be accepted as his Final Settlement, and that the same be audited, approved and recorded, and that the Administrator and the sureties on his bond be discharged, as by law provided. Respectfully submitted this 17th day of April, 1943. ait Administrator of the”Estate of Alf W. (W-A.) Bennett Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 19th day of April, 1943. Clerk of Supefiof Court The foregoing Final Settlement of Monroe Adams, Administrator of the Estate of Alf W. (W.A.) Bennett, has been audited, examined and approved, and is ordered recorded, The Administrator and the sureties on his bond are dis- charged, as by law provided. This the_/ S day of April, 1943. Clerk of Superior Court of Iredell County med chil late Alfred Bennett - w o = o @ = > = — o o [r é l SPECIAL PROCEEDING, 10 DAY SUMMONS. ae oo nett arr weet ‘mma Bennett; - IREDELL COUNTY. =, "ard Davis and wife M ar Shorber Long and wife r-Pidetie Pvi5, penioen 8 Walter Bennett and wife, Maggie Bennett Wa. am Benet and wife, Frieda Bennet e anda ar an Je } +, = Widow Sut agains SUMMONS against _ c IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. __Lovey Bennett >” THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA To the Sheriff of i, Chastain the defendant... above nome, 1. Oe. he Genel within your County, to appear before the Clerk of the Superior Court for the County of Iredell, at his office in Statesville, N, C., within ten (10) days after the day of service hereof, and answer the complaint, which has been filed in the office of the said Clerk of the Su- perior Court of said County, a copy of which is served herewith. And let take notice, that failS. to answer said complaint within the time above specified, the plaintiff apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the complaint. Herein fail not and of this summons make due return. Given under my hand and seal of said Court, this the defendant__ in this action, in the sum of Two Hundred Dollars; to be void, however, if the plaintiff shall pay to the defendant all such costs as the defendant____ Witness our hands and eet, Wi » being duly sworn, says ihat he is a resident and freeholder of : County, in the State of North Carolina, and is worth the sum of $s over and above all his debts and liabilities and exclusive of property exempt from execution. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this ag a i n s t SP E C I A L PR O C E E D I N G 10 DA Y SU M M O N S FO R RE L I E F Re t u r n a b l e th e 19 _ _ _ , in t o th e of f i c e of th e Cl e r k of th e Su p e r i o r Co u r t fo r Ir e d e l l Co u n t y . Re c e i v e d Se r v e d : Pi i p p e n i n i e i d c t i e e e t ig . by de l i v e r i n g a co p y ef th e wi t h i n su m m o n s an d a co p y of th e co m p l a i n t to ea c h of th e fo l l o w i n g de f e n d a n t s : Lo v e y Be n n e t t To t l e Fe e , $ Mi l e a g e ’ s Sh e r i f f j Co u n t y . ic re a. Ss ~ Pl a i n t i f f ’ s At t o r n e y . after resident, 3 © be found in the State of North Carolina ~ v Yot Said to be a non- S Oo a e oe n ® o 5 a0 4 3 ® 3 0 HS unty, N.C. ° Oo i ® wT Oo & H ol ° HH = io ) Po <a a b Be n n e t t , Al f r e d 19 4 ] pe l y y No u u s g 1p é 6 l North Carolina | In the Superior Court, Iredell County § Before the Clerk. J. N. Bennett and wife, Enma Bennett, Edward Davis and wife, Myrtle Davis, Shorber Long and wife, Fidelia Long, Walter Bennett and wife, Magzie Bennett, Wm. F. Bennett and wife, Frieda Bennett, and Mary Jane Nesbit, Widow, PETITION TO SELL LAND FOR DIVISION vs Lovey Bennett Totley. To the Honorable Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County: Your petitioners respectfully show to the Court: lst. That J. N. Bennett, Myrtle Davis, Fidelia Long, ‘alter Bennett, Wm. F. Bennett, Myrtle Davis and the defendant, Lovey Bennett Totley, are the owners of the héreinafter described real estate, each owning a one- seventh undivided interest therein. 2nd. That all of the petitioners are of age and join in this proceeding for the purpose of selling the said lands and that the petition is brought because the defendant, Lovey Bennett Totley, as they are informed and believe, is confined to an Insane Asylum and not capable of acting for herself am it is, therefore, necessary that this action be brought and that she be represented in this action by a Guardian ad Litem. 3rd. That the said petitioners, with the defenuant, are tenants in cormon and owners of the following described real estate, to-wit: Beginning at a rock, Moore and Slane corner in the Will Moose line; thence running with loose, Moore ond Slane and H. A. Freeze line N. > 15 min. E. 1264 feet to a stake; thence N. 88 E. 170.5 feet to a maple; thence S. 6° 12 min. E. 100.5 feet to a stake; thence S. 73° 30 min. E. 54.2 feet to a stone; thence S. 3° W. 41.6 feet to a stone; thence N. 87° 40 min. ii. 41.6 feet to a stone; thence with H. A. Freeze line S. 5° 30 min. W. 372 feet to a stake; thence with the Freeze line S. &5 E. 252.5 feet to a stake; thence S. 4° 20 min. W. 2428 feet to a stake; thence with the Freeze line S. 71° 30 min. E. 277 feet to a stone, corner between Freeze, Moore and Slane; thence with Moore and Slane line S. 81° 20 min. E. 422 feet to an iron stake, Gonner and Moore-Slane corner; thence with the Moore-Slane line S. 2 W. 580.5 feet to Clark and Frost corner 3 thence with the Frost line and the line of Moore-Slane,S. 87 W. 1135.5 feet to the beginning corner, aud containing 20.3 acres, more or less, and being the lands inherited by the petitioners and the defendant from Alfred Bennett, father of the petitioners and grandfather of the defendant. 4th. That your petitioners have a bona fide offer to purchase the said tract of land for the price of $1522.50, which they feel is fair and reasonable and as much or more than could be secured at any other sale, either public or private, and that they desire to sell the land at private sale for said sum. WHEREFORE, your vetitioners pray: lst. That summons be issued from this court and served upon the defendant and failure on her part to answer or cause an answer to be filed, that the Court will appoint some disinterested party to represent her in this action to the end that they may be able to sell their lands and that she be properly represented in this action. oO oO s s o - _ - > oO a 1P 6 l 2nd. That a Commissioner be appointed by the Court to complete the sale herein reported by them; to carry out the orders of the Court; to make a deed for the property and to otherwise represent them in the sale and transfer of said lands. 3rd. For such other and further relief as may be just and proper. Sesxt7aeeS— Attomeys for the Petitioners North Carolina. Iredell County. Mary Jane Nesbit being duly sworn, deposes and says; that she has read the foregoing Petition and that the same is true of her om knowledge, except as to those matters and things therein stated upon infor- mation and belief, and as to those, she believes it to be true. Sworn to and subscribed before me, this Feb. (o tt , Ret. ? f " >< Y ¢ VLU if} i / ie U a (7 uv po y ‘i 2 u u e g [P 6 l North Carolina | In the Superior Court, Iredell County § Before the Clerk. J. N. Bennett and wife, Emma Bennett, Edward Davis and wife, Myrtle Davis, Shorber Long and wife, Fidelia Long and Others, ORDER FOR SERVICE OF SUMMONS vs BY PUBLICATION Lovey Bennett Totley. This cause coming on to be heard before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court and it appearing to the Court that this is a special proceeding instituted by the petitioners against the defendant for the purpose of selling a tract of land located in Statesville Outside Towmship, containing 20.3 acres, at the price of $1522.50; that summons was issued by this Court to be served upon the defeniant and was returned by the Sheriff of Iredell County marked "Not to be found in the State of North Carolina, after due diligence and search. Said to be a non-resident." That the Court is informed that the said defendant is a non-resident of the State of North Carolina and that she is now confined in the State of Ohio in an Insane Asylum and is without general or testamentary guardian; It is, therefore, ordered and decreed that summons be served upon the defendant’ by publication; that said notice of publication shall state in substance that the action is brought by the other tenants in common for the purpose of selling the 20.3 acres of land owned by them and described in the petition in this cause for the price of $1522.50; that she is required to appear and answer within ten days from the completion of the service of summons by publication and that failure an her part to appear and answer, that the Court will appoint some disinterested person to represent her in said action. ye This the EG day of February, 1941. “Gierk Superior Court Iredell County wo oO s S o - J > > o Qa Lr é 6 l North Carolina. } In the Superior Court, Iredell County. { Before the Clerk, J. 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Bennett and wife, Emma Bennett, Edward Davis and wife, Myrtle Davis, Shorber Long and wife, Fidelia Long, NOTICE OF SERVICE OF SUMMONS and Others, BY PUBLICATION vs Lovey Bennett Totley PE K Oe EK DE K EO E DY The defendant, Lovey Bennett Totley, in the above action will take notice that an action has been instituted by the petitioners in this cause for the purpose of selling a tract of land owed in common by her with the petitioners, comprising 20.3 acres, at private sale at the price of $1522.50; that she is required to appear before this Court within ten days of the completion of the service of suwnmons and show cause why the relief prayed for by the petitioners should not be granted or to otherwise answer or demur to the petition in this cause; that failure on her part to answer within the ten days from the completion of this summons which is completed on the 10th of March, the Court will a>point some disinterested person to represent the said defendant as Guardian ad Litem in this action. This the 6th day of Feb. 1941. TA Sok Clerk Superior Court Iredell County pe l y y ‘N o u u s g IP 6 l North Carolina In the Superior Court Iredell County T J. N. Bennett and wife, Emma Bennett, kdward Davis and wife, Myrtle Davis, Shorber Long and wife, Fidelia Long, Valter Bennett and wife, Maggie Bennett, im. F. Bennett and wife, Frieda Bennett, and Mary Jane Nesbit, Widow, Application for Appointment as Guardian ad litem Lovey Bennett THE HONORABLE CLERK OF THY SUPERIOR COURT OF IREDELL COUNT The undersigmed, a practicing attorney of the City of Statesville, having been requested to nuke application to this court for the appointment Guardian ad litem for the defen ant, Lovey Bennett Totley in a Special as Proceeding instituted in this court by J. N. Bennett and others for the pur- - . . r : a : pose of selling a tract of dand, containing 20,3 acres, located in Statesville Outside Tovmship, in which the defendant, Lovey Bennett Totley owns a one-seventh undivided interest therein. Your petitioner has been informed that service r of summons was made by publication upon Lovey Bennett Totley and was completed on the 10th day of Mure ch, 1941 and she has failed to make application as directed in said notice for the appointment of a vuardian ad litem and vour t ev petitioner being informed tht the Said defendant is confined in an Insane aSylum and is incapable of acting for herself. i ‘ “or the reason set forth, and by request of the : etitioners, the uridersigned does hereby muke application to this court to be appointed as, Guardian ad litem of the lefendant, Lovey Bennett Totley, and agrees if appoint- éd to act diligently in her behalf, That your petitioner has no interest in the property other tuan to represent the defen ‘ant to the best of his ability. North Carolina In the Superior Court Iredell County Before the Clerk J. N, Bennett and wife, Lidia Bennett, Ldward Davis and wif fe Myrtle Davis, Shorber Long and wife, Fidelia ene Walter Bennett and wife, Maggi Bennett, Wine F. Bennett and 1 ute, Frieda Bennett and Mary Jane Nesbit, idow. Answer to the Petition vs Lovey Bennett Totley and Neil s. Sowers, Guardian ad litem for Lovey Bennett Totley. TO THE HONORABLE CLERK OF THE $ SUPERIOR COURT OF IREDELL ¢ Neil S. Sowers, as Guardian ad litem for the defendant, answer- ing the Petition in this cause, says: aie That the allegations contained in paragraphs 1, 2, 3 of the Petition are true and admitted. AND FOR FURTHER ANSWER to the Petition, the Guardian 9 lL. That he has made inquiry as to the proposes sale alleged in the petition and is of the opinion that the offer made to pur- chase the land at $75.00 per acre is as much or more than the land is wath and he recommends that the sale be confirmed. WHEREFORE, your answering defendant, joins with the petitioners in their prayer for relief. Dla then. st Guardian 4d litem for the Defendant North Carolina Iredell County Neil S. Sowers, being « luly sworn, deposes and says: That he has read the forezoing Answer and that the same is true of his ovm knowledge, except as to those matters and things therein stated upon information and belief and as to those he believes it to be true. 4 ae le OE Sworn to and subscribed before me, this (PFA day of March, 1941. i y Oh ie . Corwen — mg he ° Notay Pul lic a Tg tS, 14% pa y y y “N o u u s g [P o l North Carolina Iredell County J. Nl. Bennett and wife, Hama Bennett Bdward Davis and wife, Myrtle Davis, Shorber Long «nd wife, Fidelia Long, Valter Bennett and wife, Maggie Bennett, iim. F. Bennett and wife, Frieda Bennett und Mary Jane Nesbit, “lidow Affidavit vs Lovey Bennett Totley “oer J aie it a AKU , AL Gytrry ¥ ( lLty » exch being duly sworn, deposes and says: That he is familiar with the 20.3 acre tract of sand described in the Petition in this cause; that he is a free holder in Iredell County; that he is acquaint- ed with the land values in Iredell County; that in his opinion the offer of $1522.50, calculated at 275.00 per acre, is a fair end reasonable offer for the lands described in the Petition, and as much as, or more than would bring at any other sale, either public or private, and that each for themselves recommend the confirmation of the sale, Sworn to and subscribed before tie, thigY . day off March, 1941. yy FA ST ; Zz em c ¥ AA : Hosery Sey 4 ‘y os po y y y ‘u o u u s g [P 6 l po l y ‘N o u u e g [r e l North Carolina In the Superior Court Iredell County + Vy Before the Clerk N. Bennett and aife, nn: idward Davis and wife, Myrtle Davis, Shorber Long and wife, Fidelia Long, Valter Bennett ond wife, Maggie Bennett, ‘im. F. Bennett and wife Frieda Bennett, ond hury Jane Jidow Vs Lovey Bennett Totley coming on to be heard beto he undersigned Clerk of the Superior of Iredell County, and it a pexring to the court that summons was served on the defendant, Lovey Bennett Totley, by publication for the reason that it is suggested in the petition thet the defendant > confined to un Insane asylum. The defendant having been served with sum- mons and notified to make application for the appointment of a guardian ud litem, has failed to appear, and now application has been filed by Neil 5. Sowers for such appointment, and the court, after making due incuiry, finds that the said Neil S. Sowers is a fit and suitable person to be appointed as guardian ad litem for the said defendant, Lovey Bennett Totley, and does hereby make, constitute and appoint Neil Se Sowers as Guardian ad litem to A, ’ P} represent the said defendant, Lovey Bennett Totley in said Special Proceed- wd 1028 Lyth day of liarch, L9AL. I hereby accept the appointment as endant, Lovey Bennett Totley, and agree to North Carolina In The Superior Court Iredell County Before the Clerk J. N. Bennett and wife, Emma Bennett, udward Davis and wife, Myrtle Davis, Shorber Long and wife, Fidelia Long, Walter Bennett and wife, Maggie Bennett, Wim. F. Bennett and wife, Frieda Bennett and Mary Jane Nesbit, Widow, Judgement vs Lovey Bennett Totley and Neil s. sowers, Guardian ad litem for Lovey Bennett Totley. This cuuse coming on to be heard before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County upon the Petition and Answer and it appearing to the court that the petitioners in this cause are the owners of a six-sevenths undivided interest in the lands described in the Petition, and that five of them are non-residents, but have signed an author- ization to make them parties to this proceeding, and six of them have author- ized a sale at the price set out in the Petition. {ft further appears to the court that the defendunt was served with summons by publication and that the service was completed on the LOth day of March, 1941; that the defendant, Lovey Bennett Totley failed to answer the summons and the court was informed that she was an inmate of an Insane Asylum, and that it would be necessary for a Guardian ad litem to be appointed for her. Upon the f allure of the defendant, to answer the Petition > or to make application for the appointment of a Guardian ad litem, the court > appointed Neil 5. Sowers, a practicing Attorney of the City of Statesville as Guardian ad litem for said defendant to make an investigation of the facts contained in the Petition and file an answer on behalf of the defendant admitting the allegations set out in the Petition. It further appears to the court th .t from the affidavit filed in this proceeding of three disinterested free-holders that the price of 1522.50 is «a fair and reasonable offer for said land and more than it would bring at any other sale, either public or private; that it is for the best interest of the defendant, as well as the Petitioners that the lands be sold po l y ‘N o u u s g [P 6 l D o os = @ - - > > o Q. 1v é 6 l at private sale for the sum of 91522.50 to J. ''. Moore ar red T. Slane, Jr., who made the offer to purchase said tract of land. It is, therefore, considered, ordered and decreed: 1. That Robert A. Collier, be and he is hereby appoint- a Commissioner of this Court for the purpose of making, executing and deed in fee simple to the lands described in the petition to Fred [. Slane, Jr., and J. ¥. Moore upon their payment to him of the purchase price That the Commissioner is directed out of the pur- chase price to pay the cost of this action, any liens or encumbrances upon le property including taxes through 1940, and any balance then remaining in 2 hands he is to distribute to cach of the petitioners their proportionate } fa 4 —- nai1iS to pay y into this office the interest of Lovey Bennett Totle; to the end that it may be disbursed according to law. Signed at Statesville, North Garolina this Monday, the 24th & > v3 lay of March, 1941. 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C. IREDELL COUNT a THE Su PERIOR Court. 1 Before ceceesesseex ce kei C. 8. C. In THE MATTER OF THE WILL OF Annie Carson Bennett being duly sworn, doth say: late of said County, is dead, having Gied On theeeeeesescccsssenesmesssun aa | 198. having first made and published last Will and Testa- ment and that Lee Bennett .is the executor named therein. Further, That the property of the said... BES GO TI i iseierntnerieesnennics consisting of . and Personal Property $..2MM eco , so far as can be ascertained at the date of this ap- plication ; and that NAME AGE (If Minor) RELATION ADDRESS Lee Bennett husband Statesville, NC Ernest L Carson adopted«son * re the parties entitled under said Will to the as » . Sworn to and subscribed before me this or Execut OATH OF EXECUTOR Iredell County Lee Bennett do solemnly swear that I believe this paper writing to be and contain the last Will and Testament of Annie Carson Bennett that I will well and truly execute the same by first paying his debts and then his legacies, so far as the said estate shall ex- tend, or the law will charge me, and all other duties pertaining to the office of Executor I will discharge according to law, to the best of my skill and ability. So help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this.. : ee BLT \ SS.—In the Superior Court. Execut...Q®...... «* uo s i e D s1 u U Y ‘y o u U D g 8r 6 l Inventory Form for Administrators and ® . NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK IN THE MATTER OF Ke. Lig bite) 7” Name of Represensative INVENTORY will ee KL of Official Capacity 5 i SSrebseciddhialiktenacepecsossadhy Z LtDs LRYALAL GS Name of Deceased To C. G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court, Iredell County: Your representative of the above named deceased, respectfully returns and shows, upon oath, that the _— is a just, true and go perfect een of the real estate, goods and chattels belonging to the estate of_(/ ye A ( TK r AK Wey deceased, late of Iredell County, which has come into the hands of the said representative or into the hands of any person for him: Said representative further avers that he does not know of an dice the interest of any creditor or other interesed party. Voli’ Li Said representative, further avers that he caused to be published in the Y Ge hy Mle a notice to creditors as required by law, the first notice being published on Jd 26 Le g / / y error or omission in this ~~ that may preju- a tre Cha nds | Helin “a Hasesrea ; dl” Mhiiasthiad 2 — et Jo Pre Mr fetemsa) : oe Lables / . Pichia r/ $3 pete d / nee g cope? uO o s I e > sl u U Y y “y j o u U N g 8r 6 l NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY I, Annie Carson Bennett, of the aforesaid County and State, do make and declare this mg last will and testament. ITEM 1. I direct my executor, hereinafter named, to pay all my just debts, including my funeral expenses, out of the first moneys which may come into his hands belonging to my estate. 2. iI give and devise to my husband, Lee Bennett, in fee simple, my house and lot located on 7th Street in the City of Statesville, North Carolina, being No. 824, 7th Street. 3. I give and bequeath to my husband, Lee Sennett, all furniture, books, pitcures and other household Tfurnishings which are in or about my home at the time or my death. 4. I give and bequeath to Ernest L. Carson the sum of $1.00. 5. I hereby constitute and appoint my husband Lee Bennett as my lawful executor to all intents and purpeses, to execute this my last will and testament, accor@ing to the true intent and meaning of the same, and every part and é@lause thereof, hereby revoking and declaring utterly void all other wills and test- aments by me heretofore made. IN WITNESS WHEREOF I, the said Annie Carson Bennett, do here- unto set my hand and seal this 25th day of February, 1947. Annie Carson Bennett (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Annie Carson Bennett to be herm last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at her request and in her presence, and in the presence of each other do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. Ray M. Christopher ry zr wr T iT Tera seUataid MOLINA IREDELL COUNTY Annie Carson Bennett, of the aforesaid County ang State, do declare this ay least will and testament, direct my executor, hereinafter named, to pay all my including my funeral expenses, out of the may come into his hands belonging to my estate. . 3 3 ax > - rf hana Te Ren ne * sive and aevie 2 i J ius VEIL, WEE Sennett, in fee +h iY house and lot locateg on 7th Street in the City of tatesville, North Carolina, being No. 824, 7th Streot, 36 I give and bequeath to my husband, Lee “ennett, all > m 2 teas . t. ; he 4 Se ne oe _ — 2 ‘ furniture, books, pitcures ané other household furnishings » 2 } ey a 2, a hs + we ¥ _— ; by vy 7 mich are in or about may nome at the t ~- € nw ” , 406 O1 fly v7. we 4. I give and bequeath to Ernest ] varson the sua of yle00,. Se 2a oY constitute and aproint my nusband Lee Lennett as my lawful executor to all sntents and DUPryposes, to execute this my last will and vestanent, accorfing to the true intent and neaninge of the Samo, @nd Overy part and a~leuse thereof, hereby revoking an 4eclarine utterly void ail other wills and teste ee Ad WD by ~ . ao heree= Annie Carson Bennett (SEAL) Signed, sealed, published ang declared by the said Annie Carson Bennett to be herm last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at her request and in her presence, and in the presence of each other do subseribe our names as witnesses thereto, Nathan |. Troutman Ray Mi. Christophe uo s i e dI u U y ‘y J o u U D g 8r 6 l NORTH CAROLINA aa wey, + Viv t Bitiatad LREDELL COUNTY I, Annie Carson Sennett, of the aforesaid County and State, do anc deolare this mg last will ana testament, de I Gireot my executor, hereinafter naned, to pay all my just debts, ineoludin my funeral expenses, out of the first may came into his hands delonging to my estate, and devise to my husband, Lee Bennett, y house and lot located on 7th Street in the City of -tatesville, North Carolina, being No. 624, 7th Street. Ti 3. I give ane bequeath to my husband, Lee “snnett, all furniture, books, pitcures and other household furnishings sh OTL LIL or about my home at the time of my Aaeath my death. sequeath to Ernest L, Carson the Sum of $1,000, point my husband Leo Bennett as uts and purpeses, to execute this testament, accorfing to the true intent and avy Gha Cvery part anc Blause thereof, hereby utterly void all other wills and teste sOre made, i, the said Annie Carson Bennett, do herce this 25th day of Yebruary, 1947. Annie Carson Bennett Signed, sealed, published and declared by the sai¢e Annie Carson Bennett to be herm last will and testament in the presence of us, who, at her request and in her presence, and in the presence of each other do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto, fe Hathan . uO s I e D st u “y J o U U D g 8r 6 l NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY In the Superior Court * Before the Clerk In the Matter of Lee Bennett, Executor * of Annie Carson Bennett, deceased * FINAL ACCOUNT * TO HONORABLE CG, G. SMITH, CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT, The undersigned, Lee Bennett, respectfully shows unto the Court: 4 That the undersigned was on the 18th day of October, 1948 duly appointed by this Court as Executor of Annie Carson Bennett, deceased; that he duly qualified and is now acting as such Executor, II That having fully ad ministered said Estate, he hereby files with the Court his final account as follows: RECEIPTS DISBURSEMENTS Clerk of Court Probate and a Se ee 535 Johnson Funeral Home Funeral Expenses....ccoccscccscccces 53036 Mrs. Charlie Owens UENO eke dhbdbddseddbedivcecs sous 31,00 Statesville Daily Notice to ei Boa i ee ee ee 2.50 Clerk of Superior Court For use of Earnest L. Carsonecccces 1.00 Clerk of Superior Court This SORCIOMOME .. cv ccvesiccevsecoccs 3.63 Total Disbursemonts.....ccccsecscssecsesec$S ]obh III That he has paid all debts of the deceased presented to him or of which he had knowledge and has paid all cost of administration out of his personal funds, And now having fully administered said Estate, he prays the Court that his Final Account be audited and approved and that he be discharged as Executor, This the 25th day of October, 1949, v es C . i / J , x . ? ~ 4+ CLT OO AL OCF Executor of Annie Carson Bennett, deceased Lee Bennett, after being duly sworn deposes and says: that the foregoing Final Account is a full, true and correct statement of his trans ctions, as Executor, to the best of his knowledge and belief, , : F y Y ‘ x . i. f A tt A fe Cr ne IP Executor of Anhie Carson Bennett, deceased Sworn to and subscribed before me, CA 5 this the 25th day of October, 1949. pulllid/ Y tf:tads, : . J > a ea a . Mee je 0 Pa c 1ON FOR YEAR'S ALLOWANCE Edwards & Broughton Co., Raleigtr STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, Lredell Township APPLICATION FOR YEAR’S ALLOWANCE Surviving Spouse, etc. EX PARTE Collector Executor , Deceased. Administrator The undersigned, surviving spouse of the said__ , being entitled to a Year’s Allowance for h____-self and family, respectfully applies to you to have the same allotted to h as prescribed by Chapter 749, Article 4, (G.S. 30-15; 16; 17; 18; 19-30) as amended 1961. Dated the STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, Iredell County ..-, Justice of the Peace: In accordance with the above request, the undersigned, administrator (or surviving spouse) G.S. 30-16 (1961) of the said at Ue ee | ¢ et , deceased, respectfully asks that you will summon two disinter- ested persons (qualified to act as jurors), as Commissioners, who shall, after being by you duly sworn to act impartially, together : ; ; ] { drick Bennett with yourself, ascertain the number of the family of eee Sen ee the said surviving spouse, and examine the stock, crops, provisions on hand, money or other personal property of the estate of et the deceased spouse, and assign to h.&T_ so much thereof as is allow by law, and put h_~>__ in possession of the same. Should there be a deficiency of such crop, stock or provisions for said purpose, such allowance shall be made in money or other personal property of the estate of the deceased spouse, and you are respectfully requested to order such deficiency, stating the amount there- of, to be made up from the personal estate of said deceased. (G.S. 30-18) Marc bn eA M9 trcasTidministrator, Collector, Executor (or surviving spouse) of — , mt IA ra 2 " 4 Deceased County To THE SHERIFF OR OTHER LAWFUL OFFICER OF___--___~- ~ i lle WAIVER OF SERVICE BY AN OFFICER We, the commissioners named above, do hereby accept service of the foregoing summons, and do hereby waive service of same by an officer. 4-62—2,000—41791 (Reference: Chapter 749, House Bill 741, G.S. 30-18, amended 1961.) ay e ] J pr y ‘n o u u s g 96 1 j j snes Form 342—-REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS ALLOTTING WIDOW’S YEAR’S SUPPORT Edwards & Broughton Co., Raleigh—O-88 widow of property of the value annexed, to wit: BE JO We also find, upon examination, that the number of the family of the said widow, under fifteen years Tr .. There being a deficiency of the articles on hand to ine udred..SeventyPi NOTE: The widow is entitled to $1,000 out of the crop, stock and provisions of the deceased, and $300 addi- tional for each member of the family under eighteen years old as her year’s support. The commissioners shall make and sign three lists of articles assigned, stating the value of each, the number of the family, and deficiency to be paid by the personal representative. One of these lists shall be delivered to the widow, one to the personal repre- sentative, and one returned by the Justice, within twenty days after the assignment, to the Clerk of the Superior Court of the county, who shall file and record the same, and enter judgment against the personal representative, to be paid when the assets shall come into his hands, for any residue found in favor of the widow. In case there be no stock, crop or provisions on hand, the year’s support may be allotted by commissioners from the personal property of the deceased and also any debt known to be due him, and said allotment shall vest the said property in the widow and her right to collect said debt. When there is no administration, or the widow is administratrix, the widow may apply to the Justice.—Revisal, secs. 3092, 3093, 3098. Oy e ] J or y ‘n o u u s g L9 6 1 De c e a s e d . RE P O R T OF CO M M I S S I O N E R S AL L O T T I N G YE A R ’ S SU P P O R T ee e Fo r m 34 2 — 1 9 - 6 6 — 5 7 9 3 3 — - O - 8 8 Be n n e t t , Ar l i e Fl a k e 19 6 7 a ~ < H et s s e g “W e u u r9 6 I _- - Aan Spo FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY Senne eesssensessnssseteessmsnennarnesnsmnenesseunsnnansianeseennmmmnmmssonesses-ce IN THE MATTER OF THE WILL OF IREDELL COUNTY :—IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Bessie H Bennett Before CG Smith Se : C.8.C. Albert J Bennett being duly sworn, doth say: Bessie H Bennett late of said County, is dead, having died on the 8 day of May » 19 6h, , having first made and published ; last Will and Testament and that Albert J Bennett is the executor named therein. consisting of Further, That the property of the said Bessie H Bennett Real Estate $.° and Personal Property $ so far as can be ascertained at the date of this application; and that NAME AGE (If Minor) RELATION ADDRESS Albert J Bennett Son Statesville, NC are the parties entitled under said Will to the yee Sworn to and subscribed before me this _ 47. day a J / VA } ) - 4 Y y t Lp G Wy. oe 19. 64. tibhel Jaw. Clerk Superior Court. Address 930 - 7 [ St= Statesville, NC OATH OF EXECUTOR STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY SS.—IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. ,, Albert J Bennett do solemnly swear that I believe this paper writing to be and contain the last Will and Testament of Bessie H Bennett that I will well and truly execute the same by first paying his debts and then his legacies, so far as the said estate shall extend, or the law will charge me, and all other duties pertaining to the office of Executor I will discharge according to law, to the best of my skill and gbiljty. So help me God, , Subscribed aty worn to before me this“~ / s / / y A , ? 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'H al s s a g “y o u u s g $9 6 1 a pl 9 NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERTOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY In the matter of Albert I Bennett, Executor of the Will of Bessie li, Bennett I FINAL ACCOUNT ae \lbert Bennett, resnectfullyv files this a That he Sennett, 2 received Executor of the will his final account: no monev upon the cd of R 1D essie H, Bennet death of Bessie That debts due bv the hospital, he doctor bill, and has Bessie Bennett at the time of naid from his OWN nersonal her death d funeral expenses, a k c } : ~ marker for her crave Lit That the only indebtedness due by Bessi lat the tine of her death which has not been naid debtedness to the Home Savines and secured bv Need of Trust on her home, and which t] iis payine in monthlv Loan Association funds all » includine includine a e H. Bennett is the in- which is le undersiened installments as Yrovided in the Deed of Trust, Resnect fullv Submitted this lst dav of June, 1966, 1 | Executor oF the will of Bessie | H, Bennett | | a to and subscribed before me this Ist dav of June, 1966, | Clerk of Superior Court ( VN) dy L/L C/ = Cf i) ff a. Wh Af vif, (Y? Y Vly , - 99 ] at f i e y D ‘y o u u s g 89 6 1 ‘oe Go - . a CSC No. W-I—APPLICATION FOR YEAR’S ALLOWANCE Edwards & Broughton Co., Raleigh STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, i a ---Township Iredell APPLICATION FOR YEAR’S ALLOWANCE Surviving Spouse, etc. EX PARTE Collector Executor Administrator The undersigned, surviving spouse of the said being entitled to a Year’s Allowance for h&?__self and family, respectfully applies to you to have the same allotted to h_@P as prescribed by Chapter 749, Article 4, (G.S. 30-15; 16; 17; 18; 19-30) as amended 1961. Dated the Statesville akira Township administrator (or surviving spouse) G.S. 30-16 (1961) «f the said deceased, respecifully asks that you will summon iwo disinter- ested persons (qualified to act as jurors), as Commissioners, who shall, after being by you duly sworn to act impartially, together with yourself, ascertain the number of the family of the said surviving spouse, and examine the stock. crops, provisions on hand, money or other personal property of the estate of the deceased spouse, and assign to h®?__ so much thereof as is allow by law, and put h_@P. in possession of the same. Should there be a deficiency of such crop, stock or provisions for said purpose, such allowance shall be made in money or other personal property of the estate of the deceased spouse, and you are respectfully requested to order such deficiency, stating the amount there- of, to be made up from the personal estate of said deceased. (G.S. 30-18) , 19. 68 Me Le Sdcrcpseya hell / Administrator, Collector, Executor (or surviving spouse) of Deceased oe tak rs a wy ao ae nis trie ah tint a enon da ade to Bennett in laying off and assigning to » Surviving spouse of_ Charlie. Lee Bennett deceased, a Year’s Allowance for har__self and family. Herein fail not. ; J Dated this Oth Ronee ee day of ere WAIVER OF SERVICE BY AN OFFICER We, the commissioners named above, do hereby accept service of the foregoing summons, and do hereby waive service of same by an officer. Januar og tase sahidciiines MLth 4-62—2,000-—-41791 (Reference: Chapter 749, House Bill 741, G.S. 30-18, amended 1961.) ee ae Iredell Stat esville Form 342—-REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS ALLOTTING WIDOW’S YEAR'S SUPPORT Edwards & Broughton Co., Raleigh—O-88 In THE MATTER OF Edna Taylor Bennett 99 ’ ST f I e Y D “y o u u s g , a Justice of the Peace, and ..-, Commissioners, 89 6 ! duly summoned and sworn, do hereby assign and allot to widow of...Charlie Lee Bennett — ..-, deceased, the following articles of personal property of the value annexed, to wit: OO O +O iO wo © 1-Kitchen Cabinet oO l-Gas Range oO : Oo 1-Check Public Service Co Wr & We also find, upon examination, that the number of the family of the said widow, under fifteen years of age, exclusive of herself is There being a deficiency of the articles on hand to make up the year’s support, we assess such deficiency at Oo Dollats re SAFO Dollars, to be paid by the personal representative. 6t January EMA tt Brannans sidbeneia pelle NOTE: The widow is entitled to $1,000 out of the crop, stock and provisions of the deceased, and $300 addi- tional for each member of the family under eighteen years old as her year’s support. The commissioners shall make and sign three lists of articles assigned, stating the value of each, the number of the family, and deficiency to be paid by the personal representative. One of these lists shall be delivered to the widow, one to the personal repre- sentative, and one returned by the Justice, within twenty days after the assignment, to the Clerk of the Superior Court of the county, who shall file and record the same, and enter judgment against the personal representative, to be paid when the assets shall come into his hands, for any residue found in favor of the widow. In case there be no stock, crop or provisions on hand, the year’s support may be allotted by commissioners from the personal property of the deceased and also any debt known to be due him, and said allotment shall vest the said property in the widow and her right to collect said debt. When there is no administration, or the widow is administratrix, the widow may apply to the Justice.—Revisal, secs. 3092, 3093, 3098. IN TH E MA T T E R OF De c e a s e d . RE P O R T OF CO M M I S S I O N E R S AL L O T T I N G YE A R ’ S SU P P O R T Fo r m 34 2 — 1 0 - 6 6 — 5 7 9 3 3 — O - 8 8 Be n n e t t , Ch a r l i e Le e 19 6 8 us q q ‘y o u u s g Sc 6 l - a Application for Letters of Administration—Printed and for Sale by Brady Printing Company, Statesville, N. C. IN THE SUPERIOR CouRT. , being sworn, doth say: » of said County, is dead, without leaving any Will and Testament, and that is the proper person entitled to Letters of Administration on the estate of the said Further, That the value of said estate, so far as can be ascertained at the date of this application, is about $10Q0.00 end thal .....3 Brothers & Sisters are eniitled as heirs and Aistributees thereof. ) we a“ 7 , do sclemnly swear (or affirm) that I believe that died without leaving any last Will and Testament; and that I will well and truly administer all and singuler the Goods and Chattels, Rights and Credits of the said BHOn: RANNC GS. ec ond & tense and perfect inventory thereof return as provided by law, and that all other duties appertaining to the charge reposed in me, I will faithfully and honestly perform with the best of my skill and ability; So help me God. pe GOP” i , - ae ae host Ace ee catwaieetn ta cee set eagrnsintntobatraiteiwasicicean MAA RE. su = and-sworn to before me this _.16.--day ay 194829) Bide sh Be n n e t t , Eb e n 1 9 3 5 Statesville Chair @o. MANUFACTURERS —- CHAI RS — Statesville NC. Final report of > G. Shelton (Adminstrator) ° ESTATE OF R. ER. BENNETT RECEIPTS Aetna Life Insurance Company Intrest Merchants and Farmers Bank Total Receipts $1000.00 ong gin. 1013.50 DISBURSEMENTS 4/20/35 Stetesville Chair Co. Advance to * Bring body of R. E. Bennett to Statesville 40.00 ” Rutledge and Bingham burial expense 241.00 * Stetesville Daily legal advertisement 2.50 ye M. D. Thompson (Fee Stabe Hospital) 1.00 3/23/36 A. J. Maxwell. Inheritance tax 26.84 " John L. Milholland Acct. Judgement against Henry G. Bennett 78.01 3/23/36 Henry G. Bennett Brother 27.55 Mrs. Lossie Palmer Sister 104,62 Clyde Bennett Brother 104.62 Hel G. Bennett Brother 104.62 Benj. Bennett Brother 104.62 Elma G. Bennett Sister 104,62 Legal Expenses Postage ,Etc,. 16.73 Pe ete MA Paid 956.73 7/29/38 Balance to credit of Adminstrator 56.77 LE OS NEAT 1613.50 7/29/38 CLerk sup Court, this settlement fel C2 ‘Adminstrator Sworn to and subscribed before me, this tye! 29th day of July, 1938. oy - Ay 1 7- ‘ ( k Superior Court ua q y q ‘H o u u s g St 6 l Be n n e t t , Eb e n 1 9 3 5 ee ‘( oW y q “n o u u s g ere ~ me APPLICATION LETTERS TESTAMENTARY § IN THE MATTER OF THE WILL OF IREDELL COUNTY:—IN THE SUPERIOR COURT (Miss) Effie J. Bennett Before. C G Smith ae C.5.c. (Mrs) Lillie B Reavis and Hugh L Reavis being duly sworn, doth say: eee. a eae nt se ee An. | Sr OS 6 l That Effie J Bennett late of said County, is dead, having died on the oe 28 day of May ~~: 19.29, having fire tate and published__—sher last Will and Testament and that_Lillie B Reavis and Hugh L Reavis a eaves and Hugh L Reavis is the exeeutor named therein. Further, That the property of the said Effie J Bennett consisting of Real Estate $ and Personal Property $ 600, 00 so far as ean be ascertained at the date of this application; and that NAME AGE (If Minor) RELATION ADDRESS Mrs Lillie B Reavis sister Statesville, Nc Hugh L. Reavis oro$her- in-law " are the parties entitled under said Will to the said property. . . ‘ Executrix Sworn to and subscribed before me he... 20 . dus ee ALN, Executor sities encines ae Clerk Superior Court. Address plaihie ieee ADIL OATH OF EXECUTOR STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA SS.—IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY 1, Lillie B Reavis % Hugh L Reavis and contain the last Will and Testament of een csineenini aes ; : that I will well and truly execute the same by first paying his debts and then his legacies, so far asthe said estate shall ex- tend, or the law will charge me, and all other duties pertaining to the office of Executor I will discharge according to law, to the best of my skill and ability. So help me God. : Executrix Subscribed and Sworn to before me this___10 do solemnly swear that I believe this paper writing to be _Execut_Or ‘f 9Y s q “N o u u s g OS 6 l Feb. i, 1947 I, Effie J, Bennett, do declare this and testament, tobe my last will » personal and mixed, and wheresoever Situated, of which I now Own or may acquire, Sister and brother-in-law, to be their in fee simple, I give and devise all property, real to my Lillie B, Reavis and Hugh L. Reavis, I appoint them as executors, —Jiged = Wi. thesses: Carmen H, Reavis Stephen |, Nash ‘( ey s g “y o u u s g OS 6 ! 3¢-02 HIS- CY 7 NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK IN THE MATTER OF Inventory ro for Administrators and Execut® hk ES due (Mrs) (Lillie B Reavis & Hugh L Reavis Name of Representative INVENTORY ixecutors ott Official Capacity . Miss) Effie J Bennett Name of Deceased To C. G, Smith, Clerk Superior Court, Iredell County: Your representative of the above named deceased, respectfully returns and shows, upon oath, that the following is a just, true and perfect inventory of the real estate, goods and chattels belonging to the estate of (Miss) ~ffie Je Bennett , deceased, late of Iredell County, which has come into the hands of the said representative or into the hands of any person for him: Said representative further avers that he does not know of any error or omission in this inventory that may preju- dice the interest of any creditor or other interesed party. Said representative, further avers that he caused to be published in the Statesviile vaily a notice to creditors as required by law, the first notice being published on_June 22, 1950 2 Shares First Buiiding & Loan Stock 7203200 SWorn to and suoscribed “Wh LeOLce (3 Ree ie Afr before me July 20, 1950 a We orhred Ze Sasa) -_ Admr Estat&é of Miss Effie J. 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Je Bennett _ respectfully returns and shows, upon oath, the following as a full, just, true and perfect (amgmmal) (final) account for settlement of his transactions as such representative. Receipts: 2 Shares First Building & Loan Stock $203.00 U. S. Treasury Check (Sécial Security) 68.60 U. SS. Treasury " * « 71.20 Total Receipts $342.80 " rT ee Disbursements: Statesville Daily Rexzmr $ 2.50 Johnson ®uneral Hone 517.50 me Bs Le Pressley 12.00 Winecoff- For } onument 120.00 C. G. Smith,CSC, Probate of will, Letters of Test. and Final Rpt, 11.03 ; > ” $66 0 Total Disbursements . wnnaee2 Deficiency of $320.23 paid by p. 20, Mirs. Lillie B. Reavis ana Hugh I Deo A Poo L ee) Reavis, (\ (, : ca ixecWtors of vs ate of liiss Effie Je Bennett Sworn to and Subsenibed before me, This the llth def of August, 1951 Application and Letters of Guardianship.- APPI Printed and for sale at t Tue iz ANDMARK Jon | OFFicE, | In the matter of nd: Nites CL, a LA ee ae APPLICATION FOR GUARDIANSHIP. 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NA M E OF ES T A T E NA M E OF AD M I N I S T R A T O R OR EX E C U T O R NO T E : Se c t i o n 20 of Ar t i c l e on e of th e Re v e n u e Ac t re q u i r e s th e Cl e r k s of Su p e r i o r Co u r t s to pr e p a r e th i s re p o r t at th e ti m e of ce r t i f i c a t i o n of th e Ad m i n i s t r a t o r or Ex e c - ut o r , wh i c h wi l l be fu r n i s h e d to th e De p a r t m e n t of Re v e n u e in du p l i c a t e . A fi n e of $1 0 0 . 0 0 is pr o v i d e d fo r th e fa i l u r e to fi l e th e s e re p o r t s . PR O P E R T I E S OF DE C E D E N T BE N E F I C I A R I E S OF DE C E D E N T | AG E RE L A T I O N S H I P Ba n k de p o s i t s pe e k ee (N A M E OF BA N K ) Ba n k de p o s i t s _ _ _ _ (N A M E OF BA N K ) : St o c k s an d Bo n d s ow n e d Ho u s e h o l d an d Ki t c h e n Fu r n i t u r e . 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Bennett, of Union Grove, Iredell County, North Cerolina, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declere this my last will and testament. 1. My executors, hereinefter named, shall, as soon after my death as possible, pay all my just deots and erect a suitable monument at my creve out of the first moneys coming into their hands from my estate. 2. I give and bequeath to my beloved wife, Pauline Campbell Bennett, all the personal property remaining at the time of my dsath, to be used and disposed of by her as she may see fit for the support of herself and our children. I elso devise to my said wife all the real estate of which I may die seized, for the term of her natural life or so long as she remains my widow, and at her death or remarriage said lands shall belong to my children as hereefter set forth. 5« Subject to the life estate of my seid wife, I give and devise to my son Henry Woodrow Bennett ten acres of land off the south side of that portion of my lends lying north of the public road running from Union Grove to Cempbell's mill, same to include my residence and all out buildings now constructed on said premises. I also give and devise to my son Miles Talmadse Bennett ten acres of land off the north side of that portion of my lands lying south = said road, said two trects of ten acres each to belong to my said two sons in fee simple forever, sub/ect only to the use of same by my said wife for her life time or so long as she remains my widow. 4. All the rest end residue of my estete, real, personel and mixed, I sive, devise and bequeath to my other ten chi ldr ‘en, share and share slike, to be theirs in full enjoyment at the death or “remarriage of my said wife, Pauline Campbell Bennett. hereby nominat nsti int my tWe sons, a Henry Wo w Bennett and Mi Talmadge Ben as executors of this my last w d testament, erouy revoking an ond all wills by me heretofore mede, and direct that my said exe rs administer my estate without bond and in accordance wi th the true meaning end intent hereof. IN TESTIMONY WEERLOF, I do hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of the urdersigned witnesses, this October ena, i935. Henry C. Bennett is EA L) Henry C. Bennett. We, the undersigned, nereunto subscribe our names as witnesses to the signature of Henry C. Bennett, to the above and foregoing instrument of writing, which we have signed in his presence and in the presence of each other and at his request, he neving declared same to be his last will and testament and having affixed his sagnature thereto in our presence this the ond day of ‘October, 1933. J. V. Robertson (S E AL) H, D. iharpe el Form for Administrators and wpsostione NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK IN THE MATTER OF Miles Bennett and Henry W. Bennett ne a ee eae ree rere __Bxecutors gg INVENTORY Official capacity Name of deceased To C. G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court, Iredell County: Your representative of the above named deceased, respectfully returns and shows, upon oath, that the following is a just, true and perfect inventory of the real estate, goods and chattels belonging to the estate of H. C, Bermett _—— » deceased, late of Iredell County, which has come into the hands of the said representative or into the hands of any person for him: Said representative further avers that he does not know of an error or omission in this inventory that may y y y Prejudice the interest of any creditor ot other interested party. Said representative, further avers that he caused to be published in the a notice to creditors as required by law, the first notice being published on ‘2 Al u s y ‘y o u u s g Le 6 l Be n n e t t , He n r y C. 19 3 7 Eee eo being duly sworn, doth say: late of said County, is dead, having first made and published That. She i Jae ee A ; last Will and Testament: and that Md). X / KSLA LY oe is the executor named therein. af 7 I : a the property e said - A feltatart Lt f consisting of won MUA MAMMA... fis 4 Pena a 2 ) Le is 0 ; ,§ Saree so far as can be ascertained at the date of this wore ny “a / nek CAMA ¢QeAAA. .et MAAAAAAL MH, MMLAAAAZ bhihu STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, 'e { > SS.---In the Superior Conrt. oe LLU OO uf County. j soli ees bs. Ad esis 1A14 if ; do solemnly swear that I believe this paper writing to be and contain the last Will and Testament of £4 Pies a ; ing that I will well and truly execute the same by first pe his debts and then his legacies, so far < the law will charge me, and all other duties pertaining to the office of Executor I will discharge according to law, to the best of my skill and ability. So help me God. a Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4 a : ) ZL r ns 4 f- LA i y sah > a Q J FS melee Sage ee ~ | OS - day pf, ys, , — sat “Pus LO bl —! | ae na l ae AN d ip p l i r a b r a uf di r Ka s h U5 » — e DA Y | 1 Ma r h e s s - B 4 fp ay ha i Dp h , Be n n e t t , J. A. 19 2 0 Be n n e t t , J. A. 19 2 0 OF Y t Tw MAatM a . TOR corm t TTHOO © Ar I r AT ? U c ee h ie awa - i + “A 42 DM td © Q@ © & O Oo O cH «w s a ei 4 oS c & ©) 4 Oo 42 © a Be n n e t t , J. A. 19 2 0 *£ y n d e q g “L L o3 e d *T T *o n yo o g “Z O O “d U p Y UT ‘O Z E T ** U I 6 E T Yo m e N pe p d o o e d pu e s pe t t y *p e s e e 0 e p “4 ye u U E G ' y ' : JO JO J N o e X T *4 y y o u u e g ’ y ‘y p Norta Carolina, | the Superior Court Iredell County. | Before the Clerk ‘V v ‘¢ ‘N o u u s g 07 6 1 , Estate of J. A. Bennett, Ae Sennett, Executor PITT narnare me ; Wipawtmea pnryor os in NEM Aa To TO J. Ae HatiINHSS CLERK 1 OURT OF IRE Midas UUUN LL s the undersigned Executor of J. A. “ennett, deceased, submits the following as uis final settlement with said estate; Ya AVVO Casn On hand at time of deata at WMercaants & Une team of mules One two horse wagon total DISBURSEMENTS SND Uo dG LD Je A» Hartness, C. S. C., recording wi $5.25 J. Ae Hartness, filing inventory 1.00 Me He Adams, doctor bill 142.00 ‘ *y) ” " ee Ce euUrney, 26.0 .« Nicholson & Co., funeral exvens 95.00 ee Ee Hendren note 50.0 affie Sennett, one of legatees 5.00 lenley & Owens, account 46.00 oarron & Conner, monument 105.00 ge +. Slackwelder account 5.50 Statesville Drug Co. 1.50 Taxes 5.78 Je C. Holmes account 4.00 vue Landmark, notice to creditors 2.50 ie sGaluerman, attorney fee 10.00 Hartness, final settlement 4.00 valance applied on commissions of Executor 18.47 — Total 025.00 One milch cow and nousenold and kitchen furniture, by inventory, and valued at $140.00 was divided between Effie Bennett, Glanie Bennett and Lillie Sennett, devisees under tune will of %. A. Bennett. GL C i a ee ee Executor sworn to und subscribed before me, this tae 25th, day of October, 1924, Be n n e t t , J. A. 19 2 0 1 In t* > th e Sa p e r i v r C jr e d e l l , St a t e ar e d e l l , & th e ’ 2 J da y of RR cn i a e y ee | 1n d id re c o r d e d in Bo o k vu b l i c Re e s r d s of sa i d Co u a t y Ma a De p a t y ci e r k Cl e r k ae Gy Application for Letters of Administration.-Printed and for Sale by Brady Printing Co., Statesville, N. C. ————— APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION. pans a ta duc EOE a. s0incscesdeesodoucnncseent tak tr bee Gk In the matter of the Administration of the Estate of : i Before___¢»_ artness __ ee am Ne John N.Bennett _ , being sworn, doth say: That onn N.pem : --------------------.-late of said County, is dead, without leaving any Will and “ the widow having renounced : Testament, and that__ penn “SE epi fies ees __1s the proper person entitled to Letters of Administration on the estate of the said____.___Jahn_N,Bennett : ue Bey a eee oe Further, That the value of said estate, so far as can be ascertained at the date of this application, is about $200¢2¢00. -and that _Bell. Bennett, widow, Lum Bennett,- D,C,Bennett,--heirs-of waerende:..Grangm,. GC. S.Benmnets 2.02... ..2.... Sworn to and subscribed before me this. '7th___.__day ) \ : "Ge \Sepfaj1929 10K | rou 4 5 < / { 176i). Reputy. _._._ Clerk Superior Court. Oe. = 6 ad «1 a STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, en : : 5 - $S.—In the Superior Court. __COUNTY. J _..., do solemnly swear (or affirm) That | believe that______JO Ne Denne _-.-..------.-.-_----died without leaving any last Will and Testament; and that I will well and truly administer all and singular the Goo-'s and Chattels, Rights and Credits of the said .....JQaon MW Bennett , and a true and perfect inventory thereof return as provided by law, and that all other duties appertaining to the charge reposed in me, I will faithfully and honestly perform with the best of my skill and ability; So help me God. f 5 Subscribed and sworn to before me this._7th______day) y 5) c Ch adres _ + 0M 2. Meee ee Administrator. tone 2 J DW oa os =} @ o = ° a cs Z O0 C c 6 l etsy Nerth Carelina, Iredell Ceunty. i In re the administratien ef the estate ef Bennett deceased. Tle James A. Kertness, Clerk ef the Superie~ vCeurt ef Iredell Ceunty: Take netice that the undersined next ef kin ef Jeh n Bennett / deceased te wit: irs } bennett hereby reneuncee her ~ight te adminiter upen the estate ef the seia J@hn bennett in faver ef Davia at Jenn Bennett be appeinted as the administrater ef se&#d estate in hee stead. 7 This the \day ef September 1920. Bennett and respectfully ask th ( Witness: -<¢1.th AacsLin. it a l o x . At o c L h h y i t ~ / 7 2 6 P s u a i n f P c € £ 5 ° H j a l b a : W a r ‘ O d : M 2 Y e Be n n e t t , Jo h n N. 1 9 2 0 "N uy o r “‘ y o u u s g O0 c 6 l fp JJ. 50 5 2 Yale RotLe tusk | re oe | {JO & f= ete Geet ae £0 ws Fy I @ ty ick ae gti formed alee f (29. as a Mec ene 2G Piz he ne emt. 69 1s lle ape ee desk. 674 aa Oe = 74 SIDE ievainaiatiamesin aie 1920 ie a7 (2 4 Se ~< f_ lf Ee ine 2 Ar, Beek OD teed Beer E Bie fo” eee ie teccas Ce FI N A L SE T T L E M E N T of Da v i d C, B e n n e t t , Ad m r , of Jo h n Be n n e t t , de c e a s e d , Fi l e d an d re c o r d e d De a , 22 n d , 19 2 0 , in Ad m r , Ac c t , Bo o k No , 11 , pa g e 18 7 . J. A, Ha r ne s s , 0/ 8 . C , By | . ee De p u t y J ee ' Be n n e t t , Jo h n N. 19 2 0 "N uy o r ‘H o u u s g Oc 6 l Ccok etOVe -vupbovara Table 5 boxe “a Table warts a DUCK vo ¢ ywtew pans ash pan v0utee pot wavu Can £ oil cans 14 stones yars ov jars of canned fruit » lamps 1 lanic*n Randsaw “TOns CUL 3 aaes 5 dDanaets YPlinsinig wueel £ clocks books Lookin, xiass o ZUims uuiats bDiankcis Sheets counte* panes y wae Inventory of wavid C. seonncr.t administrutue of Joun Beans u siliows « bed.teads < straw ticks yet ded Springs 8 charis £2 swoOothing irons © hamme*s 4rOR cdge Tory ZO0a corn © DU GaMagcu corn off lbs seed cotion £75 lbs pork Co,, 765 bundles Yhutnw ret EL. 2600 tect lumiere. a ey ie eR UclC@anw Gu l worth varolina, Iredell Ounty +. foreOnally appearseu betovre me David C. wennet who Upon veing aworn ieposes and says inat the uwereunio annexed scuedule is a true amu correct inventory of all ine personal prope ty tuat vame into nis nuodS a» aaMiuist~ator uf Joun senaett deceasca. w~HO°N Lo anu SUDsCribsed Peiore me this ine a4x uay O41 sobdruary 192i. wba y LUDLIGC ey diy Pee ll —s ae J ain 4 POP Bs @ w oO = ae oO @ ee } — 3 Zz "9 "S s °9 /§ ¥s o u z re y “ "o g g eB e d ‘T T °O N Mo o g *q o o y *a u p y UT ‘T Z 6 T ‘3 S T ? Yo u r e ] pe p t o o e d pu s pe t t d ‘p e s e a o e p ‘4 ze U U e g uY y o r go ‘p y 63 }E U U E g ’ ) PT A B , Be n n e t t , Jo h n N. 19 2 0 North Carolina, Iredell County; In re: David Bennett, administrator | of John Bennett, deceased. i J Report of sale. The undersigned administrator of John Bennett deceased asks to show that after due advertisement according to law and upon an order issued by the Superior Court to sell persomal property belonging to John Bennett estate, did on the e8fay of December 1921 at 10 o'clock P.M. offer for sale for cash and for to the highest bidder the following articles of personal property: 1554 feet of weather-boarding for $22.53, 755 oak boards $2.79, 1319 feet of framing for $10.00. Total: $35.32. Administrator, Sworn to and subscribed before me this the /[Waay of May 1922. a ion og J A/,// Clerk of the Superior Court. wD Q S =] © pe — ° 9 =) Y Oc 6 l oe 2S Be { Ee Ed XK 7) 4j y u n o g pr e s jo Sp 1 0 9 9 I e q ] on d a SH H we d ee , yo 0 g ur vi n e Ge e 7 sr € ae . Ae p 79 0 } Uo vu l o I R D YO N Jo O8 3 ‘J [ e p o r y 2 “U D O OF } JO Y 4. 0 9 Jo L e d u g 43 IY -s i ) &y y Jo ov u j e oy y UL po r t Be n n e t t , Jo h n N. 19 2 0 7 a ae ka ee ee North Carolina, Iredell County. In re: D.C. Bennett, To Hon. J.A. Hartness, D.C. Bennett, t, deceased respectfully returns ang snows upon ana perfect final account for administrator, 921 a 4 ee “ tamps ~ i “ale of personal property & SnwFt Aa $ ps \. weavings certificat Cera fi iministrator es! Cs t+ é "N uy o r “W o u u a g O0 c 6 l Cie ae se t of David j mnanied hx 2@é companied by his vy e and W Q a S OQ = — ° s 5 a Oc 6 l ee ae “q ou r ‘W o u u s g pt 4 } APPLICATION FOR LETTERS siiiiiiain Stentnmemnendlisaimmmaniiimammmeamemmmen iene tr 6 l In THE Marrer or THE WILL oF THE SuPERIOR Court. C . G s omi th ‘ ¥ ‘ H. Bennett \ PD a scisessniscstrnieisi engi Ettpaaciiesidenhceis gc C86. mnmnnnnnnomn being duly sworn, doth say: late of said County, is dead, having ied ON thereeccmccmmenmnen i , 194.3. having first made and published....1@F................ last Will and Testa- rmmenmnmmnnnnnnmmeds the executor named therein. Real Estate $ plication ; and that NAME AGE (If Minor) RELATION ADDRESS Annie Lewis sister otatesville, N. »-. Alice armfield - Mattie Bradley x«Ontscomery, la. Carrie Hartman atlania, Ga. James C. Gray brother Shelby, N, e John H. Gray Jr. nephew " niece Statesville, N. ¥ are the parties entitled under said Will to the said property. a a Clerk Superior Courtf Address... Statesviide/, N, C. Sisiteassacas Sworn to and subseribed before me this ... OATH OF EXECUTOR a STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA A SS.—In the Superior Court. Iredell . \ . County I, John..H.. Gray. Jr. ~do solemnly swear that I believe this paper writing to be and contain the last Will and Testament of Bennett. that I will well and truly execute the same by fi ng his debts and then his legac tend, or the law will charge me, Pp , and all other duties pertaining to 0 of Executor, I to the best of my skill and ability. So help me God. a Subscribed and sworn to before me this.: t 77, ‘A \ {/ a Aug ust sent v3 Klee ce Seen fo sf LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF MRS. R. H. BENNETT. North Carolina. Iredell Countye I, Minnie E. Bennett, being of sound mind and judgment, of the aforesaid County and State, do make this my last Will and Testament. I hereby revoke all other wills by me heretofore made, 1. Having already liberally provided for my sisters during my life, I bequeath the’ sum of Five Dollars ($5.00) each to Amie Lewis, Alice Armfield, Mattie Bradley and to Carrie Hartman, daughter of my deceased sister, Ida Goodman, and to my brother, James Ce Graye 2e To my brother, John He. Gray md wife, Fannie E. Gray, or the survivor, if living at my death, I will, devise and bee queath all the rest and remainder of my estate of whatever nature and kind, wherever situated, on account of the loving care and consideration shown me since the death of my beloved husband, Henry Bennett, and in the event of their prior death, or if any of said estate remains at the death of the last of them, I give, devise and bequeath the same unto my nephew, John H. Gray, IT ey to be his in fee simple, Ze I hereby constitute and appoint my said brother John He Gray, my lawful Executor of this my last Will and Testament, and in the event of his death, his son, John H. Gray, Jre I authorize and empower my Executor to sell any land or personal property owned by my estate at private or public sale, as he may think best, md to make all necessary deeds, transfers and conveyances thereof, without any court order, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, the said Minnie E. Bennett, do hereunto set my hand and seal, this the 8th day of January, 190. Mrse R.H. Bennett ( SEAL) Minnie Ee Bennett Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Minnie Ee Bennett to be her last Will and Testament, in our presence,who at her request, and in her presence and in the presence of each other, do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto. Ralph M Lazenby WITNESS Carl B. Brace WITNESS FO R M 21 3 RE P O R T VE | pa a n i a e d OF eS ae aa a - PA R T M E N T OF RE V E N U E , RA L E I NA M E OF ES T A T E _ _ _ _ NA M E OF RE P R E S E N T A T I V E ar NA M E OF AT T O R N E Y __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ac Cee ea e ecwe me e Sein . ” Se e ar o m sa n e om __ _ . AD D R E S S ol ne oe NO T E : Se c t i o n 20 of Ar t i c l e on e of th e Re v e n u e Ac t re q u i r e s th e Cl e r k s of Su p e r i o r Co u r t s to pr e p a r e th i s re p o r t at th e ti m e of qu a l i f i c a t i o n of th e Ad m i n i s t r a t o r or Ex e c - yy zy ut o r , wh i c h wi l l be fu r n i s h e d to th e De p a r t m e n t of Re v e n u e in du p l i c a t e . A fi n e of $1 0 0 . 0 0 is pr o v i d e d fo r th e fa i l u r e to fi l e th e s e re p o r t s . ae - ee PR O P E R T I E S OF DE C E D E N T _| _ RE L A T I O N S H I P Ba n k de p o s i t s Ba n k de p o s i t s (N A M E OF BA N K ) St o c k s an d Bo n d s ow n e d In s u r a n c e pa y a b l e to be n e f i c i a r i e s _ _ _ Mo r t g a g e s an d No t e s Fa r m pr o d u c t s pe e m a n e o u s pr o p e r t y . Fo u . Re a l Es t a t e ow n e d an d lo c a t e d in N. C. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ao e 4. TO T A L AP P R O X I M A T E VA L U E OF AL L PR O P E R T I E S _ - $ wy WM , DO NO T US E TH I S SP A C E al i f i c a t i o n of th e ab o v e na m e d Ad m i Lf or Ex é c u t o r in l IM P O R T A N T : Pl e a s e in d i c a t e wh e t h e r Y% , Ad m i n i s t r a t i o n ( ) at e of de a t h AL L Ex e c u t o r s h i p P. P . — 2 0 4 2 3 Be n n e t t , Mi n n i e E. . 19 4 3 ‘ Inventorgmy orm for Administrators and Qecutors 73 ¢ NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY BEFORE THE CLERK N THE MA R OF Ce eo, CLA. te VEL ee CY representat e “a ou l ‘W o u u s g INVENTORY tr 6 l To C. G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court, Iredell County: Your representative of the above named deceased, respectfully returns and shows, upon oath, that the follow; ing is 2. / / 7g just, true/and rerfect inventory of the real estate, goods and chattels belonging to the estate of LMLiueeek- info the hands of any person for him: Said representative further avers that he does not know Prejudice the interest of any creditor ot other interested party Said representative, further avers that he caused to be published in th O46 4 4-/9F2Z. doer toaomasrer; MEDAN - t é D:Amonps a J Flovse awe oT. Locanz a PVSL BERRY AND IWELL. STREETS. IN STATESVICLE we. thay Sy, Me te g Tal, fi Whee: —/ /- CCLELL ~~ a“ 2/-= North Carolina in the Superior Court, Iredell County Before the Clerk, “J st u “W o u u s g In the Matter of the Administrati of the Estate of irs, Minnie E, Bennett. EXECUTOR tv 6 l To the Honorable C. G. Smith, Clerk of the Superior Court of Tredell County: John H. Gray, Jr., Executor of irs, Minnie E. Bennett, respectfully returns upon oath, the following as a true, complete and accurate account of the administration of said estate by him and requests the Court will audit and approve the same and order the Executor charged, itOL yeI P* rio 5 16, 2903, * é f’ one Buick used car Oct. 10, 1%4, J. W. Zalauf, Baltimore, Total Receipts ~ 2, 300.00 Credited by the following seneral disbursements: Aug. 18, 1943, Clerk S. C., recording will and Avpt. %$ 7.50 Dec, ist, 191.3, City of Statesville, 1943 taxes $83.30 Dec. Ist, 1943, Iredell County, 1943 taxes 120.84 Feb, 27, 1964, Statesville Daily, notice to crs. 2.50 11, 196k, State of North Carolina, Inheritance Taxes 1, (Gus EState of R. H. Bennett, Marion, N.C. C ’ in settlement of litigation against estate of Mrs. Minnie Bennett in cDowell County 1,600 Burke and Burke and J. G. Lewis, Attys. for irs, Mattie E. Bradley et al, caveators to will of Mrs, Minnie E. Bennett 1,750.00 Scott and Collier, Attys. services to Executor 250.00 June 10, 1946, C. G.Smith, C. S. C., costs of final settlement 9.35 a Total Disbursements $4,121.76 Deficiency in the amount of $1821. 76 was advanced bu John H. Gray, Jr., sole beneficiary under the will, in order to clear the estate and make settlement, All of which is respegtfully aa Ca te LE ef Mrs (pAnie i. Lys Let sworn to and subscribed before me, th Ath, 1946. “a q ou i ] “y o u u s g cr 6 l Memorandum for information only: A short time prior to her death, Mrs, Bennettt turned over to John H. Gray, Jr., individually, the sum of $600.00 in money and she directed him to take this money as long as it would last to keep up the family plot in Oakwood Cemetery, where she and her husband are buried, and also Mr. and Mrs. Jonn H. Gray, Sr. There was no trust set up or any fiduciary canacity created, but the said John H. Gray wishes to make a record of the fact that this was done and he has applied so much of said funds as are necessary for the upkeen of said lot and has a certain balance 51 in his possession, as an individual. The foregoing final settlement of John H. Gray, Jdr., Executor of Mrs, Minnie IE. Bennett, having examined by me, is approved and allowed and the said Executor is discharged from further accounting. June i: , 1946. Spa A le ee ee 2.2 Clerk Superior Court Iredell County Sy") Mectf hae Se te B o ke athe o Anzcha 4 (h- ‘ ee ft 2 # c . ‘ YY ; f : CP. Mio. A. as ( 7 “To Ze pu. t 100 OD ; kA: fic HOE ss hg Morch 1%42\31\ 9f Sn oe _ <. 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IF hus ~ Q. es or 2lbt 4peeutyry of th. ‘ Mitte a of Rick, “tot Beinn gnthl, tle cm a» bas Pee te “~42_e 01 Aho t Us :- th-< ds Ae Siena Ne ee: hha Aadlvn si ° — . dorancal. t-p—-14- Poa ea ee ’ itp eee andl Out Co 4+-O-rr_ if as post Ae Ke eal a 4h ieee 4, 2A 2 1144 thane i i ail he Af AL i he C a ~ fa Pena Aenaes - re dest bi one ous + nieces? RO Fy 3 =< G Apes / s~ role Onr2A kde. pe ~~ cage er ae» ps 413 th of formory AGL 3. ‘j 0 u U N g pi r e y o t y 1 Hpi: Abb cee ce oe i To Pht. ian a Wis. Leto Ho Corre grr. 0 od Lin taj a - cj 3g yo g o y ‘n N \O N oo Be n n e t t , Ro b e r t 19 2 8 Be n n e t t , Ro b e r t 19 2 8 Fi l e d in th e of f i c e s of th e Ol e r k of th e Su p e r i o r Co u r t fo r th e Co u n t y of Ir e d e l l , St a t e of No r t h £a r u l i n a on “ re w o r t e d in » k ?_ _ . of Le Z& C on po r e c 2 Z . si a Pu b l i c Re c o r d s of sa i d Oe t n t y Application for Letters of Administration Printed and for Sale by Brady Printing Co., Statesville, N. C. F ADMINISTRATION. In the matter of the Adm istration of the Estate of | ee f ~ : being sworn, doth say: é d aie , Or fBrnsdl __late of said County, is dead, without leaving any Will and Testament, and that et 4 4 eee ee is the proper person entitled to Letters of Administration on the estate of the said_ .. NaetAhad _ 4), [Barro is co a Paes hes ~s0o Further, That the value of said estate, so far as can be ascertained at the date of this + ae is about $26 Phra aneclg ret afer df on: sail Fa Mt foe ai Siti Tan. fe _...-are entitled as heirs and distributees a Aud OATH OF ADMINISTRATOR STATE OF NORTH YROLINA, a Der hee - $S.—In the Superior Court. yi Me INTY. J ee, 1, NM, A Z Da ite _....., do solemnly swear (or affirm) That I believe ca Li RAAA A. es faursasiil — __..-..-......--died without leaving any last Will and Testament; end that I will well and tryly admijnister all and singular the Goods and Chattels, Rights and Credits of the said I fo a eset: CAN. + AAA4Ad. ~~, and a true and perfect inventory thereof return as provided by law, and that all other duties appertaining to the charge reposed in me, I will faithfully and honestly perform with the best of my skill and ability; So help me God. { ' J y { i ' ey pr e s JO sp i e c e g on q n y > eB e d ue iz e a qo o g uy F_ p a p s o o a y pa s —- K 6 T ‘a ‘ y - \ < » 5 7 0 se p - pS “7 7 ¥ sa p 2 v wo Be y T O I e D me e yo aR I G = a PP ob Mo h Pn g Je p n d n g aq y ra d SG b GY vo s g v GY UP Po p s In Wl YT ) ty / fA Vv WL / 2 l et ay n sy a ‘ al ae ‘ A ie ORIGINAL “alee gee S.t¥ t > ATTN WO FOR OFFICE Summons for Relief—Special Proceedings—Clerk—Printed and for sale by Brady Printing Company, Statesville, North Carolina. Iredell County.--In the Superior Court. _.thomas \/, Bennett, deceased Se ee SUMMONS FOR RELIEF State of North Carolina, To the Sheriff of __ Irede11 GG wreen, Francis "A , Se W O U ‘N o U u U D g Sc 6 l the defendant.S._above named, if_._.Lbey_be found within your County, to appear at the office of the Clerk of the Su perior Court for the County of +redeil and answer the complaint, a copy of which will be deposited in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for said County, within...20 RU ice wees take notice that if. Lbey___ fail to answer to the said complaint at that time, the plaintiff____will apply for the relief demanded in the complaint. Hereof fail not, and of this summons make due return. Given under my hand and seal of said Court, this Or i g i n a l fo r of f i c e St r a t o r SU M M O N S FO R RE L I E F Re t u r n a b l e wi t h i n .. . . d a y s in t o th e of f i c e of th e Cl e r k of th e Su p e r i o r Co u r t of Co u n t y . Re c e i v e d Se r v e d By . re s d i n g wi t n h i zo l d e n Pe o n , ‘a n d ai s e - oe oe WU E RW Sp r CE C H - sS E r a n de f e n — he r = > na r S Pl a i n e s Ro t o r ey . Summons for Relief—Special Proceedings—Clerk—Printed and for sale by Brady Printing Company, Statesville, North Carolina. Iredell County.--In the Superior Court. WPS LeSHnlGreen-and wtties Addeodreem, N.F,. Templeton Adminis trator “Ve Demiett, weceared e~ é ’ derveased 6t SUMMONS FOR RELIEF ..-Rokert Bennett, ct _al ‘ Net eh he State of North Carolina, To the Sheriff of Iredell County—GREETING: + » YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED to summon...-_Raberi. Bennet “M Se u o y u y Yo u u s g d S7 6 1 be found within your County, to appear at the office of the Clerk of the Su- , on the. 15th __day of a-+- ae and answer the complaint, a copy of which will be deposited in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for said County, within. 29 -18___days from date of this summons, and let xx -hini__-_take notice that if-..he____ fail to answer to the said complaint at that time, the plaintiff._._will apply for the relief demanded in the complaint. Hereof fail not, and of this summons make due return. Given under my hand and seal of said Court, this mM A : sy 4 7 ) 7 A Ay n ¢ Mm , .- - I L F . T e n m p l e t o n _ A d u r . , . . o f Th o 7. Be n n e t t _. - - d a y s in t o th e of f i c e of th e Cl e r k of th e Su p e r i o r Co u r t of Ir e d e l l Co u n t y . 2a r c h Pl a i n t i f f ’ s At t o r n e y . Be n n e t t , Th o m a s W. "A se W O Y L ‘W o u u s g S7 6 1 Sworn to and re 2efore h SERVICE BY PUBLICATION North Corolina, |ineietxx Apwniyex In the Superior Court Iredell County. } Before the Clerk N,F. Templeto} Administrator of Thos, VW, ennett, deceased sx et al vs ‘ ( Robert Bennett, J,A.Graham and } SUIMUONS wife, Rena Grahan, F Fielden Green 4 and wife, Adda Green, Francis J Bennett, widow, and J.A,Graham in | his omm behalf for Caleb Bennett j The defendant Robert Bennett will take not&ce that an action entitled as above has been conmenced in the Superior Court = Iredell County, North Carolina, for the purpose px to wiake sets to_pay debits and partition of the estate of the late abs, ihe Bennett, deceased; and the said defendant 1 will further take notice that he is required to appear at the of'f ice of the Clerk of the Superior Court of sa said county in the Courthouse in of August., ores and answer or action, or the plaintiff will the relief demanded in said complaint, Statesvilic, N.C, on the 15th day derurr to the complaint in said apply to the Court for NBba Dirt Clerk Superior Court This the 7th day of July, 1925, North Carolina Iredell County. ANDI a newspaper ‘ys published in Iredell County, and stat e aforesaid, being duly sworn, says; That the foregoing nHvertt and annexed advertisemant of notice, in the act ion entitled,"l],F, Templeton Admr, of Thos, W,Bennett vs, Robert Bennett, et al," was duly published in the aforesaid or .per once 4 week for four consecutive weelrs eons with ace is dated the PA day of July, 1925, and appear S oe r in cor issues dateéc as follows, to-w it: SILL 47S Owner “and publisher i THE LANDMARK P,A,Bryant, Owner and publis: her of THB LANDMARK this me ‘ oth dic ade Notary Py me ey 10 ly Commission Expires Ge 1926, “A Se u U O Y “W o u u s g — \O N an North Cerolina,} In the Superior Court, redelj County.) Before the Cle - NF, Templet fon ~s Thomas V. Ben et al Robert after d sf ba eu ce end Search, be , Carolina, ang that soid plaintifs defendant; gale of land to partition of le esvate of Thomas defendant merly ol Iredell County, North departed from th cate and his where-abouts the sunmor said act sion was duly issu 1995 A A ( tmnuwAd ave »s D* i State and 4 deli County ++ ed Benne e vv i Thonas / ennett, deceased / North Ca Iredell NF, +empl e ton, Adur Oe Thos. %.Bennett, eceas Supe! ‘dor oo a 5 4 “ ean “ " 24% a ac } , 334 1 SNe Ove hel T1 ¢ Qaeceas 1 I Ula s i 1 > ONVLLVLE ee 7. a * i : Qa oO ( 4 ‘I m+ J , : . 5 aeien I . L L i a or a 9 ToOu)n £O0UNG acantnad+ ana ee ed id wun Pan 1 tha atat * sc] Nh . ¢ 1a 7 Lo 7 sa leAATTS wee sb ULIO 6DUUUD Oc t did , . VV Le + VU <r m unlmotm and service of summons It is the { Y rea Dy ; hat noLine ps thinastinn HEXAHMELLLRER summons be sery Pa C per’ Benne tt by publication and ae that end tha ac Ct4 on be pul oLishe d once a week for fouré weeks in the “andnoar!] L nevwspap is] in Iredell County, s tt in forth the title of the action he purpose “of the same, and re to apnear at th <i f the Clerk of the Superior ‘Court of the county of Iredell, on th 5th day of August» 1925, and answer or demur to the compalint in said action, which will be VilG i 2 on file in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for said county, or the plaintiff will apply for the relief 7 ed in the compalint. This the 7th day of July, 192 5 Jha @ Ves erk(ouper ior “Court North Corolina, } Iredell County, | ’ lens or Administra e +0) ipleton, ACNILNLS tor homas ‘i. nett deceased Vs Z ETITION 4 oiblulu r ATT aitnii Robert Bennett, J,A,Granam LOK PARTITION e, Rena Granon, & dé and husband, ee i s 7 na > * anil Francis Bennett, wi Gexoizomcxbocxhckox spark sbexhokic a ee el ce + r ~ dD A. 4. 7 of 4 is } ennett, deceased respect Tenplet ae ath ole "A se w O Y “o u U D g Bennett, de sed and was La ied and made bond as re eed by end ef~ ~% a % 5 1, mt ood lay + « TMT ct oO 4 bd eas once en verecd Upon OL Nal © c LLU oS mposec AO ¢ J 4 J ason Sc o l of such 3 . i¢ 1 7) 2 i ee ee OT1G IM1OW L CAE S WOLCcn 4 Lr SG he +9 ae One mnunaveda value of tne personal MA Lars VOLLOL 3 Te LOTS LOL 4the Sant natktate | eR A Tren a4 Intestave Was Bac owner ibed land, to-wit: Jordans cornei vunence Vest ! saan A . ” 1. sumer ( ( Lhence pole . * s bvectinnine . 1 ete ake = 43 v. ywAWN ; oa ANY i nO } ~-+ encis a) dt oO t 1€ the fol Llowing si ain >» /OrNE Uy 4 Ory + ~ Var + (t= T f f at 12m esse UL’ANE » I avoove and execu!t ome; that J * is entitled 1 and interest the Lid ; Caleb Benne! I bt nnet Bennett been i peen entitlec receive from aleb B aleb Benne lands sale "A se w u m o u y ‘W o u u s g Sc o 6 l j : a 3 ; nore Small number one a ove have Theat the said mtr nner am VAC k a ag eee geecery f/4TOVNE , e . s L ~~ VVsly Pawlet iar YA UY 1 ¢ .4 5 “mad t LNomas above a * + + 34 ; 19 > LO MaALCECrY "M se w o y y ‘W o u u s g it to: pe Sc 6 l Be n n e t t , Th o m a s W. 19 2 5 "A Y se u O Y L “y o u u s g \o N Nn C Nort; ‘arolina, | Ink the Superior Court, Tredell County. } Before the Clerk, N.F,Templeton, Administrator of } Thomas W. Bennett, deceased and ]{ J,A,Graham vs, j Robert Bennett, J.A,Graham and | ORDER OF SALE wife, Rena Graham, Ada Green and | husband, Fieldon Green, Mrs, J Francis Bennett, widow m& j,enck sR GREE Kinch comm ehakic. This proceeding coming on to be heard upon the petition filed in the cause, and it appearing to the Court from said petition that Thomas VW, Bennett died intestate seized of the lands described in the petition; that the personal estate of said deceased is insufficient to pay the debts of the deceased which amount to about One Hundred Dollars or more, it further appearing to the Court that the widow and heirs at law of said deceased, not having answered the petition, join in this petition to sell the lana belonging to said intestate and from the proceeds thereof to pay said widow what she might be entitled to under the Statute, and after the payment of said debts to pay the said heirs at law each their one-fourth undivided interest out of said proceeds: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED AND ADJUDGED AND DECREED by the Court that the lands described in the petition be sold and from the proceeds thereof, that the widow be paid her right of dower at its present worth under the morturay tables and from the remainder that the debts of said intestate be paid and if there be any remainder that said remainder be paid to the heirs at law of said deceased and parties in interest as set out in the petitidns It is further ordered and decreed by the Court that N.F. +empleton be, and he is hereby appointed as Commissioner to sell the lands described in the petibion at the Court house door in Statesville, Iredell County to the highest bidder at public "A M se w o y y ‘H o u u s g Sc 6 l auction for cash. That he sell the same on Saturday, October 17th., 1925, at 12:00 Noon, after posting a notice of said sale at the Court House Door and at three other public places in Iredell County for thirty days immediataly preceeding such sale and also by publishing a notice once a week for four weeks in the Statesville Morning Ledger, a newspaper published in Statesville, Iredell County, N.C.; that said Commissioner shall report his proceedings in the premises to this Court within 20 days from date of sale and this cause is retained for further orders, This the 15th day of September, 1925, the Superior Court North Carolin: 30 Tn the Superior Cour Tredell County, } Before the Clerk, N.F,+empleton, Adm f Thomas W,Bennet Br ce deceased, et al ; ow i vs } Robert Benne "2s UL —*? Tae OL ttOS o mNCopeqonar unc View -—\ aah C yr. miss: 3 Ww ak < a 1 17 t: Ont > TOO ctober, 1925, the Cow*thouse Statesville Liat certain tract Iredell County ~- 2 7 ownship ¢ liorth Carolina 4 ake ed Ln g IARMm RWRewi 4 ‘ % 1a LAr iorpe particulerly described es Oorner and t\Sihe we ae runs 5,12 ..i1,Guy's corner; thence Vest i 42 poles to +. Am ad 2 Saye . tT no thence iJ,12 ing's line; thence 1,c2 =, 44 poles to thi sGinning, containing 21 acreis, more or less, Arar ict oe} aot} $ ory! 7" an €° & aaa a. 2 - fe ia lerms; cash on confirmation of sale, "M Se U O U L ‘W o u u a g » % 43 re) p 4 Nor the dav nf £ ly of September, 1925, i Templeton ary \O No N North Yerolina, | ‘ ne superior Court, Gredell County, | e the Clerk, + | leton, Adm. of Thomas W, tL, deceased, and J.A,Graham vs 5 ae Dawnat+$ L e iobert ~ennett, et al AN) Pursuant to an order of the Superior Court Ua de uU County, max in the above entitled proceeding, at public auction to the highest bidder at Iredell County, North Carolina, in St October, 1925, at 12:00 o'clock,Noon, after due mentioned and described in the petition in this cause Graham became the last and highest bidder th ie said purchaser purchase money for the said land. 4G and reasonable one and, therefore, recommend that confirmed and a deed made to the purchaser upon payment of the a An “4 mT, ; -} purchase money “na [ld § ey. Tha .id sale has stood open twenty days and "A Se W O Y | “W o u u s g no increase bid has been placed on said nas, . la the 6th day of November, 1925 ¢ Sc 6 l "M se u O Y y “W o u U D g Sc o l Nor th C arol ina, ’ e super itor C our t + bs Iredell County,.0 1e Clerk, DECREE CONFIRMING SALE Adda Prancis Dennett, husband, J,&,G proceeding again coming on to be heard, and #t said N,F,Templeton, Commissioner, appointed by 9 described in the petition of th CNS l7th day of October, 1925, af'ter due + Lu public auction to Pe petition, at to the Court that properly price offered aforesaid was and fair value ordered, adjudged end decreed that hereby, in all respects confirmed and that the said N,!I*, Templeton, pra missioner as s hereby fully authorized and em ed upon h ow A 1e payment of the purchase money. igo every part thereof, skakz to : r execute and deliver to the said purchaser and his and C a deed in fee simple for fully complied with Prancis Bennett, widow of said ; Lee: sin Rios the present value of deceased, th m of $e ; beingsher dower interest in ‘aid land, the said lirs, Francis Bennett being 85 yeors of -age and being entitled to 15,11 % of one-third of the after payment of cost, lands paid administrator, after the pa proceeds of said yment of said dower interest, shall apply the proceeds ciency thereof he payment of such debt of administration "A A se w O U ‘W o u u s g ea nN wn personal estate may have been insufficient to °€ Po *. - + .s f os aan : : . Qisenars SS, ALver cost of this proceeding. If any surplus the payment of said debts and charges, the to be considered as real estate, and is to be disposed by the administrator of said estate among such persons as would have been entitled to the land according to lar, This the 18th day of November, A.D, 1 | ) fiels £06 OMA Clerk puper lor Court North Carolina, | In the Superior Court, Iredell County.) Before the Clerk, N.F,.Templeton, Admr, of { SALE LIST Thomas W,Bennett, deceased, X The following is a list of the personal Property sold at public auction on May 22nd., 1925/ J.i,McHargue Old irons $+ 03 J.A,Greham Fedd cutter etc el6 Areh Shaver Hoe 226 Roy Templeton Stove «10 Mile Graham Heg 010 , " 2 chairs 210 n 1" 2 chairs e210 Arch Lackey Basket 210 Mile Graham Basket 210 Ab Graham Basket ~lD Roy Templeton Trunk sor Ab Graham Pitcher ook Ab Graham Bucket oe Ab Graham Bucket soe fabiz Ab Graham Table «LO Mile Graham Lantern ant Ab Graham Skillet 205 Ab Graham Pot Ab Graham Knife «LS Mile Graham Pan Mile Graham Pitcher aie Ab Graham Coffee Mill Field Green Cup and sucers 14 Roy Templeton Purse 2-06 Arch Lackey Tub 226 Ab Graham Coffee waak Roy Templeton Knives and forks »25 Ab Graham Flour o10 Mile Graham Jar 10 Field Green Jar 206 Roy Templeton Ax 200 Ab Graham Plates 202 Arch Shaver Oil can 205 Ab Grahan Lamp Mile Graham Cupboard Ab Graham Corn Ab Graham Blanket Edna Graham Quilt Ab Graham Quilt Mile Graham Sheet Ab Graham Pillows Ab Graham Bed Roy Templeton Bed Field Green Measure Field Green Plow Stock Ab Graham Chickens Total sale "A Se w O Y TL ‘o u u s g pues \© i) Nn in th - “ This the 16th day of July, 1926. . ” - Of Thomay\i, Bennett, deceased efore me, Fi l e d in th e of f i c e *e@ Of th e Mo r } “s i Su p e r i o r ( ou r t fo r th e Co r te n : St a t e : — Cl e r k Be n n e t t , Th o m a s W. 19 2 5 FINAL SETTLEMENT North Carolina, } In the Superior Court, Iredell County. } Before the Clerk, The following is that FINAL ACCOUNT of N, F, Templeton, Administrator of Thomas W, Bennett, deceased, made this the 16th day of July, 1926. REGSIT RP TS 1925 Mey 11, C.H.Horn, Sale of chickens $ 5.56 Sale of personal property at public auction 12,83 July J.L,.Reid, Cash held belonging to estate 5,10 Dec. J.L.Reid, Cash held belonging to estate 5.25 1926 July 16, N.F.Templeton, Commissioner from sale of land to pay debts 153,27 Total receipts $162.01 DISBURSEMENTS 1925 Merch 14, J.A.Hartness, C.S.C., Letters "M Se U O Y ‘W o u U D g March 14, Statesville Morning Ledger, Notice to creditors May 22, M.D.Tilley, Auctioneer fees at sale of personal property M.P,Alexander, Taxes 1924 6.90 J.A.Graham, Accounts and note 56.41 S7 6 l oT J.T,Jennings, Funeral expenses 50.25 W.D.,Cass, Medical account 5.00 J.L."armon, Store account 1.75 Ghas..Martin, account .75 Arch Lackey, account 5.00 N.F, Templeton, Extra service as Admr, 10.135 N.F. Templeton, 5% Commissions on $28.74 receipts 1.44 N.F.Templeton, 5% Commissions on $128.51 disbursements 6.43 J.W.Sharpe, Attorney 25,00 J.A.Hartness, C.6.C, Recording sale list 78 J.A,Hartness, C.S.C, Fees this settlement 1.85 Total disbursements $162,021 The administrator having filed this as his Final Settlement, respectfully asks the Court to approve the same and and that he be discharged, deceased Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the 16th day of July, 1926, Clerk Superior Court Examined, audited and approved, and ordered to be recorded in the office of this Court, It appearing to the Court that the said N.F. Templeton, administrator of Thomes W.Bennett, deceased, has fully administered his trust and has made a complete final settlement of said estate, Therefore, it is considered, adjudged and ordered that said administrator be, and he is hereby released and discharged, This the 16th day of July, 1926, Clerk Superior Court "M se o ‘W o u U u D g Oo i) on 16 Gn & La tA atv bie North Carolina, Iredell County, TO SHARPE & RNEYS, STATESVILLE, N Ces ag We We the undersigned next of kin-of Thomas W. Bennett, deceased, hereby authorize you to make us party plaintiffs against g ir. Ne F. Templeton, Administrator of Robert Bennett “9 asking that the funds in the hands of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Caroling, b estate of Robert Bennett, be distributed as follows: Rena Graham, a one-third: interest thereof, Adda Green, a one-third of, and Philip Bennett, a-one-third interest In testimony whereof. we have hereunto set our d s and seals, this the 7th day of April, 1928, WO tosh BZA Z_ (SEAL) (SSAL) (SEAL ) (SEAL) while Oho. (SEAL) \ 7 f oma ten \ ae AMA SEAL) , “A se u l O Y “W o u u d g Sé 6 l North Carolina, In the Superior Court, Iredell County. Before the Clerk, Graham and husband, J. A. ham, Adda Green and husband, elden Green, and Caleb. Bennett and wife, Alice Bennett. N. F. Templeton, Administrator of the estate of Robert Bennett, deceased ) ) ) ) Q VS. 6 ) ) § TO JOHN L, MILHOLLAND, CLERK SUPERIOR COURT OF IREDELL COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA: Your petitioners above named respectfully represent and show to your Honor: lst. That Robert Bennett formerly a resident Iredell County,State aforesaid left said County and State a number of years ago and has not been heard from for more than 33 years by any persons to the knowledge of your petitioners, or by those most likely to hear from him, to-wit: Rena Graham and Adda Green, sisters and Caleb’ Bennett, brother; that your petitioners verily believe that ssid Robert Bennett is dead; 2nd. That the said Robert Bennett owns a small estate in Iredell County, State aforesaid, to-wit: About $143.00 in cash, same having been paid into the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County by N. F. Templeton, Administrator of Thomas W. Bennett, deceased, for the benefit of the said Robert Bennett as one of the distributees of the said Thomas W. Bennett, deceased, Srd, That the defendant N. F. Templeton was on the 16th day of July, 1926 duly appointed and qualified by the Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County as Administrator of the estate of Robert Bennett. 4th, That your petitioners are the only known living next of kin of the said Robert Bennett, deceased: That they have made diligent inquiry by writing to citizens in the County and State where the next of kin and also the postoffice where the said Robert Bennett was last known to have lived and have been "M Se o ] ‘W o u u a g Sc 6 l unable to find any trace of any other next of kin to said Nobert Bennett; that it has been more then 33 years since any other of the next of kind of said Robert Bennett have beon heard from by any persons known to the pebitioners, or by those most likely to hear from said next of kin if hey are living. Wherefore your petitioners pray that your Honor will make an order, directing, authorizing and commanding the said N. F. Templeton, Administrator of the estate of Robert Bennett, first paying the cost of this proceeding and after paying the cost and all expenses of administering the estate of the said Robert Bennett, to distribute the balance of the funds in his hands telonging to the estate of his intestate as follows: one- third to Rena Graham, one-third to Adda Green and one-third to Philip Bennett, Attorngys for plain MQn, Urson, after being duly sworn, deposes and says; thatBhe has read the foregoing petition and that the same is true ap hea own knowledge, except as t to those matters and things there- in stated on information and belief, and as to thoseghe believes it to be true, SO, Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the _ £7 North Carolina, in the Superior Court, Ireddéll County. Before the Clerk, Kena Graham and husband, J. A. Graham, Adda Green and husband, Fielden Green, and Caleb» Bennett and wife, Alice Bennett VS. nT N. F. Templeton, Administrator of the estate of Robert Bennett, deceased, This cause coming on to be heard and being heard upon the varified petition filed in this cause, and it appearing to the Court that Robert Bennett formerly a re- sident of the County of Iredell, State of North Carolina, left said County and State a number of years ago and has not heard from for more than seven (7) years, to-wit: something the 23 year ago; and it further appearing to the Court the said Robert Bennett owns a small estate in Iredell County, to-wit: $145.00 in cash, same having been paid into the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County by N. NM Temoheton, administrator in the estate of Robert Bennett, deceased; it further appearing to the Court that the relation of the plaintiffs to the said Robert Bennett is as follows: Rena Graham, and Adda Green, sisters and Caleb) Bennett, brother of the said Robert Bennett, deceased; it further appearing to the Court that a summons together with a copy of the summons and of the varified complaint have been served and delivered to N. FP Templeton, administrator of the estate of Robert Bennett, deceased, it is, therefore, considered, ordered, adjudged and decreed that the funds now in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court be paid over to the ssid N. F. Templeton as administrator of the estate of the said Robert Bennett, and that he, after paying the cost of this oroceeding together after "A M se W O Y L ‘W o U u U D g Sc 6 l paying the cost and expenses of administration of the estate of the said Robert Bennett, including the attorney fee for Sharpe & Sharpe, distribute the remainder of said funds as follows: Paying one-third thereof to Mrs, Rena Graham; one-third thereof to Mrs. Adda Green and one-third thereof to Philip -~, This the Z¥ day of “— 1928, Vp LIU bata nd Clerk ee Court. “M se w o O Y ‘ W o u u s d g No) N Nn North Carolina In the Superior Yourt , b 4 Iredell County. Before the Clerk, Rena Graham and husband J. A. Graham, Adda Green and husband Wielden Green and Caleb’ Bennett and wife Alice Bénnett vs. JUDGEMENT OF HONORABLE JOHN M. OGLESBY APPROVING THE ORDERS N. F. Templeton, Administrator AND DECREES OF THIS CAUSE. of the estate of Robert Bennett, deceased, Or Oo Oo OO S OO This cause coming on to be heard before the under- signed Resident Judge of the Superior Court of the Fifteenth Judicial District of the State of North Carolina, and being heard, and it appearing to the Court that the foregoing order and decree of John L. Milholland, Clerk of the Superior Court, is just and proper. It is therefore, considered and adjudged that the said order and decree of the said John L, Milholland, disposing of the funds of the above entitled cause be, and the same is here- by in all respects, approved and confirmed, my £ 4 2 a<? This the \ day eiebiminaae: Judge Suggrior Cou eenth Judicial Distri f the State of North Carolina, ( L t n 4 W N F L M L M i [ t y t l m ; ; | : (a e Lh fi b KL I M A Z s , L9 G o 2 z L o r d i # I N O - T b ‘g q ‘q ‘u o s u s g Ce FZ : APPLICATION FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY IN THE MATTER OF THE WILL OF IREDELL COUNTY:—IN THE SUPERIOR COURT D. B. Benson oe a Relare G Smith Go<¢. Mrs Annie Maye Benson ee being duly sworn, doth say: ih Ae SR ee amg a late of said County, is dead, having died on the 23rd __day of __ July ___, 19.55., having first made and published__his __last Will x s fax : and Testament and that Mrs Annie Maye Benson is the exeeutor named therein. Further, That the property of the said D 3 Benson consisting of Real Estate $7,000.00 and Personal Property $ 1330000 50 far as ean be ascertained at the date of this application; and that NAME AGE (If Minor) RELATION ADDRESS Mrs Annie Maye Benson widow Mooresville, N. C. are the parties entitled under said Will to the said property. Sworn to and subscribed-before me this__19 ~~~ day Cans a Z (ae GY fy ee ar i. Patterson Ave Clerk Superior denies tai Address Mooresville, N. C. OATH OF EXECUTOR STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA SS.—IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY I, Mrs Annie Maye Benson do solemnly swear that I believe this paper writing to be and contain the last Will and Testament of a i tn Ea ae that I will well and truly execute the same by first paying his debts and then his legacies, so far asthe said estate shall ex- tend, or the law will charge me, and all other duties pertaining to the office of Executor 1 will discharge according to law, to the best of my skill and ability. So help me God. Subscribed and SworfAo before me this__19 ade a day of J _igist\ __~ | 1955 ; Ve eee ee ‘g q ‘u o s u e g ss o 6 l STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF IREDELL I, D. B. Benson of the aforesaid county and state, being of sound mind but considering the uncertainty of my earthly existence, do make and declare this to be my last will and testament: I My executrix hereinafter names, shall give my body a decent burial, suitable to the wishes of my friends and relatives, and pay all funeral expenses, together with all of my just debts out of the first money that shall come into her hands belonging to my estate, II I will, bequeath and devise to my wife, Annie Maye Benson, all of my property, both real and personal, to have and to hold the same as long as she is my widow, should she remarry then it is my desire, that my property both real and personal be equally divided between my children, share and share alike, It is my desire that my wife as long as she is my widow have the full disposition of the above property, and that she may dispose of the same as it may seem best to her. III I hereby constitute and appoint my wife, Annie Maye Benson, my lawful executrix, to all intents and purposes to execute this my last will and testament, according to the true intent and meaning of the same, hereby declaring utterly void all other wills by me heretofore made. In witness whereof, I the said B. B, Benson, do hereunto set my hand seal, this the 9th day of September, 1948, s/ D. B. Benson __/SKEAL) Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said D, B. Benson, to be his last will and testament, in the presence of us, who, at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other do subscribe our names as witnesses thereto, Zs/ George M, Proctor, Jr, Witness /s/ Joyce Hs Proctor Witness ‘g q ‘u o s u s g ss o l STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY OF IREDELL BEFORE THE CLERK In the Matter of the Will of D. B. Benson, Deceased. The paper-writing hereto attached and purporting to be the last will and testament of D. B. Benson deceased, is exhibited before the undersigned Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina by Annie May Benson, the executor therein named, and thereupon the following proof thereof is taken by the oath and examination of George M Proctor, Jr., and Joyce H. Proctor, the subscribing witness thereto, as follows: NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY George M. Proctor, Jr. and Joyce H. Proctor being duly sworn, depose and say, and each for himself deposes and say, and each for him- self deposes and says that he is a subscribing witness to the said paper- writing now shown him, purporting to be the last will and testament of D. B. Benson, and that he sae him execute this writing as his last will and testament, and that affiant attested it in the presence and at the request of said D. B. Benson deceased; and that at the time of its execution ( or at the time its execution was acknowledged) said D. B. enson was, in affiants Opinion, of sound mind and disposing memory. George M. Proctor, Jr, Joyce H. Proctor Severally subscribed and wworn before me, this lst day of August, 1955. And thereupon it is considered and adjudged by the Court that the said paper-writing and every part thereof is the last will and testament pf 9. 8. Benson, deceased and it is ordered that the same, with the fore- going examination and this certificate, be recorded and filed, This lst day of August, 1955. C. G. 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B. 19 5 5 ees caiennetinmsee No. 6344—CITATION TO ADMINISTRATOR TO RENDER ANNUAL ACCOUNT.—Printed and for sale by Edwards & Broughton Printing Company, Raleigh. STATE OF NoRTH CAROLINA } ss. In tue Superior Covrt—Before the Clerk. IREDELL ......COUNTY, } essen « vw Leecutor BKARHMIRKAK of the Estate HeGs OF c. D. Be Benson 2 --s++++++--yDeceased—GREETING : Wuerras, you have failed to exhibit your Annual Account to the Clerk: of the law: Superior Court, as required by Iv Is THEREFORE ORDERED, hy the said Clerk: of the Superior Court for said County, that you file such return ria -» or show cause why an attachment should not be issued against you as prescribed by law. This. & day of ..Februar Clerk: Superior Court. CI P A T I O N TO Mr s . An n i e Ma y e Be n s o n Ex e c u t o r me x a t i n o b e n e n r a x Re s e s s e a s e c e n m e n s e s s e e e c e e e e y De e d . To Re n d e r An n u a l Ac c o u n t Ao c i a ~ h Ho f 7- A 8 2 - 7 St i l 72 7 -7 F 3 2 fC Mh vm g e l e Sh o n g Z 90 7 hu e March 22, 1957 Mr. Z. V. Turlington Attorney at Law Mooresville, N. C. Dear Mr. Turlington: I checking the report of Mrs. Benson I find that the Funeal Home made a mistake in their bill. After deducting the $100 the balance should be $607.32 instead of $706.32. If you will have this cor- rection made I believe the report will be in proper form. If she is filing this as a final report please indicate on the form. I enclose statement of fees due this office. Yours very truly, C. G. Smith Clerk Superior Court ‘g q ‘u o s u a g S s 6 l No. 57-A—Annual Account—Executor, Administrator, Guardian Edwards & Broughton Co., Raleigh THIS MUST BE FILED AT THE EXPIRATION OF ONE YEAR AFTER QUALIFICATION NORTH CAROLINA In the Superior Court—Before The Clerk sacansucasneeeseccl Reade COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF ESTATE OF ) t ea 1 | Deceased ANNUAL ACCOUNT , Clerk Superior Court: I, we, the undersigned.......Executrix pratebherseaesnasshusds oso sdishnnis Wasduesnssuxscuisiengsetsigieiiys. ile of the above named estate, do hereby certify the following to be a true and exact report covering the receipts and disburse- ments of all moneys that have come into my hands or the hands of any person for me belonging to the above- named estate for the year beginning the ee , 19.55, and ending the 350.00... “ . $.....22RO “6 DISBURSEMENTS AS PER VOUCHERS ‘g ‘q ‘u o s u s g cs é l 1/1/56... 1/20/56... 3/24/56. ic a Bctiains chen Forehand ee $....100.00...... Tes ‘g q ‘q ‘u o s u s g ss é l Lf , Adeer., Extr., or-Guardien, being duly sworn, Says that the foregoing Annual Account is in all respects true and correct to the,best of his information, knowledge, and belief. The foregoing account has been audited, the vouchers submitted in support thereof examined, and the account is hereby approved and confirmed. he acg@unt, together with this order, bg recorded and filed. “J o a7 e \ s q JO pl o o a y Ur l pa p s o z e x y UP D “u p y “i x g IN N O D O V TV A N N V ‘y A N O D Jo r a d n g ya p is] a = s =“ a Dn & bw 4 ° © m9 a = ° = Q S é 7 > | ~ i u J f S) x} a a b& FOR THE GUIDANCE OF THE ADMIN ISTRATOR, EXECUTOR OR GUARDIAN Every executor, administrator and collector, within three months after his qualification, shall return to the clerk, on oath, a just, true and chattels of the deceased, which have come to his hands, or to the hands of any person for him, orded with the clerk. He shall also return to the clerk, on oath within three months after each eof, which shall be signed by him and recorded by the clerk. Revisal of 1905, section 42. Every executor, administrator and collector shall, within twelve months from the date of his qualification or appointment, and annually so long as any of the estate remains in his control, file in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, an inventory and account, under oath, of the amount of property received by him, or invested by him, and the manner and nature of such investment, and his receipts and disburse- ments for the past year in the form of debit and credit. He must produce vouchers for all payments. The clerk may examine, on oath, such ac- the receipts, disbursements, or any other matters relating to the estate; and having carefully proval thereon, which shall be deemed prima facie evidence Be n s o n , Jo h n Be n s o n , Jo h n Be n s o n , Jo h n ie ee ye Soe RICHARD B. McLAUGHLIN, OFFICE: ATTORNEY AT Law. No. 4 LAW BUILDING. j ~ perfect inventory there f return as povider by lave APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION, -<P rinted and for Sale at the Mascot Job Office, s Seevevile, N.C. ° APPLICATION FOR pean or ADMINISTRATION. : iP £ ALL va COUNT Yt--lp the Superior aioe Ft me. the aD ESTAEASA 446 osha tes cnensesessetheriGsisc0ee WME hs bessiecicccn cc, Cc. 8. ¢. , being sworn, doth Say: ~ late of said County, is dead, without le aving any Will and Testament, and that ‘ts thgproper person ghtitled to L fens ld fepiserdtion on the estate oof the satd er A x kee That} the vdluc — said estate so 0 far as cun be as er apg Pree die he of this a) appli- about $ iO EAE Mh f. ., Foon OS o-t4_ KE oe Az “fm < - ral om a a are entitled as heirs and distributees ther Of . and subscribed before metiig......<F LEK GUNA Be y 189. sees eee wees —— “CATIE o> ADMINISTRATOR. NORTH CAROLIN &, ) SS.--Ln the Superior Court: . do solemnly swear (cr affirm) died without leaving an y last Will and Testament; and khat I will well and ruly administyy all and singular the Goods and Chattels, Right and Credits of the said. AH e. LEENA ,and a true and ‘and that all other duties appertaining to the charge reposed in me, I will peeneey avd hi snoaily perform with the best of my skill and ability: Sohelp me God. Subscribe K...... Administrator Mba Be n s o n , Ma r t h a Petition for Order to Sell Personal Property for Cash.—Printod ; and for Sale at Tae LaxpMaité Jos Orrice, Statesville, N.C. STATE E OF NORTH CAROLINA, } Sous ree Country, In the Superior Court, ? , ‘ LA 7, c hs Ex Pa ar tie, and creditors of the estat of said to sell the personal property belonging to said estate for cash, because said property would sell for about the same in cash as on a credit of six months, and because moreover the majority of the bidders at any proposed sale will probably be unable to give solvent bonds. CUORIDEIR. State of Worth Carolina, tet Ee ©... County. ) { In the Superior Court, 4 V/ iia Ke oe ‘a 22 “UL Le wedi wi ge. / ~ YH 7 Ao Of Na hachge EC MME pee is 7 Ex, Parte A) ie Z 7 hf —— C22 Z It appearing tnat, MAKE Aer one fA. UM, £EGL fi AEE has filed in this office a petition showing peagops satisfactory to Phe C ourt for iis the personal 4 —— o property belonging to the estate of the said.c LARC. ee bh hee deceased, for cash: m j It j is Ontong Adjudged, That the said....4.4: Il 4 _— x fils Heat]: /Aome €4 deceased, shall have license to sell said property “after twenty days’ notification posted at the ( ourt House and four f other public places in........< Mes TLL County,” subject however to the confirma- tion of this Court, in case any creditor or legatee of said estate shall, on the day of sale, object to of the ecinpletion of the sale of any article of personal property “on account ofjthe insufficiency of the 4) amount bid.” , é sF urther bei said Clerk 8, ‘tor Court. i 4 of A 7 FT Ll ) of Ut e Ha . 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PIL heb) le oe 2 c <> he ea Mbt Aa A ycce. A a - ca. oe a seer ipa oe EP ieee ‘aie i os Fae 7B Y, /? ) ? gf go n : 0 Be n s o n , Ma r t h a ey y l e y fu o s u e g aoBe ; 7: Ae cu ee ethan nd Ee ngs ‘ /Of. 2 , #70 6 - ii ot Ie 8D. Sef , i rn See LL7¢ Sf VV a a et fa ee x It S7-142%y ST A M P E D 03 CO U N T E R S I G N E D ” a TH I S RE C H I P T MU S T Bz ; Chanjrsure Towahip, Il Conny, Received of frrw ah | NADP Tuxes for 1897 ips follows: For Poll—State Purposes, * —General County Purposes, ** —--School Purposes, * —-Roads, (Special) * Real and Personal--State Purposes, cK Lm j 3 on oe ch_/f “ PSffoot Purposes, : ” o «-Roads, Special, We as --R. R. Bonds, Total, e J. H. WYCOFP. Sherig: rb I OD Arg. D8. COMMISSIONERS SALE, Y VIRTUEOF A JUDGMENT Or} a the Superior Court of Iredell County Statest ille, Jl. C., i ie reudered iu a special preceedipg wherein J.C. Lentz, Admr., ot Martha Benson, is plai tiff and L. M. Benson and others are defendants, the undersigned Commission- ; ‘ 7 a er will seli at public auction at the court |? Z. ( - Ae L- house door in St tesville, N. C., on SATURDAY, SEPT. 25th, 1897, at 120’clock, M,, the following Jands in Chambersburg township, towit On» tract |. ee SS beginning at a poplar at the head of the 2 3 “a . . Camp run branch, thence N. 309 W. 59 ~ FE | oN M ASGCC a ~ | yr. poles to a post oak, thence N. 881-2 W., 37 pS 2) ® poles to a post oak, thence S. 241-29 B52 eer nntenaamnetene aaa ea Se ee ee poles to a hickory, thence K. with the dj. |—~— vision line to the beg.nuing, containing jp ms ws ‘ all 11 acres more or less. “'Terms of sue RTNESS & WATTS, Editors and Proprietors. 1 cash, 4 in threemonths ard 1% in six : ’ months time. J.C. LEN YSZ, RK. B, McLaughlin, Att’y, Commissioner, A GOOD ADVERTISING MEDIUM. 2,000 CIRCULATION. GIVES ALL THE ? ' é i tae. CALSAOT A re ¢ | KX . | | || =| = Statesville, Hl. C., yor LLL, hd, 1897 & 7 To “PALEY MASGOT, Dr. HARTNESS & WATTS, Editors and Proprietors. A GOOD ADVERTISING MEDIUM. 2,000 CIRCULATION. GIVES ALL THE LATEST NEWS. ny : _ oy “4 Z . 7 i -7? ron oF 3 GCC Ligh CTO COD fice a co > hoe eee 0) Sft £2 ZF 2. > Caf Gtr € ed hi cd 7 s —t ey u y l e y fS u o s u e g VORTH CAROLINA. Tredell County. . being du ] sworn deposes and says that he 7s one of t/t publishers of THE MASCOT. « weekly new paper published in Iredell county..North Car- olina, and that the foregoing advertisement was published in said paper for consecit tive weeks, bevinninge an ending Sworn to and qubscribed | before nie this day if LSI Statesville, Zl. C., a ae te CA KA To PHER MASGOT, Dr _ HARTNESS & WATTS, Editors and Proprietors. A GOOD ADVERTISING MEDIUM. 2,000 CIRCULATION. GIVES ALL THE LATEST NEWS. Cm i 5. so ¥ SH) Y w @ 2 a oO a . i] "= ct - pe) eee et e Supe lredeikt oe oe Cah 2 J.C. Legte: : : ‘ Senece, Coane es” Pamapsiervioe, Statesville, H.C. 6 2-27 et 4-2-4-- 2-24 L. M. Benson, Fos. Benson, | lication. Robert Benson Jno. Benson, } . . W. L. Caldwell Alice Caldwell, | > ; c z J.L Kimball, Kate Kimball, | Notice. &4<. 27. acs se Aa. 2 Si Jos, Shelton and Phenie Shel- | ton, The defendant Robt. B-nson above > e s i named will take notice that an action en- G 6 e A ow GO 7 titled as above has been commenced in the Fi BR NM A = . ©) I Dr, Superior Court of Lredell county to sel . 9 | certain real estate for assets for the pay- a ae hae went of debew; and Said defendant “2 os VY CLA - further take notice that he is rec uired to [4 : ss : S | app-arat the office of the Clerk ot the | A. HARTNESS, Editor and Proprietor, | Superior Court or Ireded county. N. C, | Ou the Sth day of June, 1847, and answer , or demur to the comvlaint in this action or | the plaintiff will apply to th. Court for the 1,700 CIRCULA TION. GIVES ALL’ THE | relie: demanded iu said complaint. V. Fuxcuas, C. S. C. ~ &. B. McLaughlin, Att’y, , “} April 22nd, 197. fy * — rar ’ VS CFs CL C ¢ Statesville, Ht. C., Likcl ZZ-_1897 |) THE MASGOT, bh | fy AAULLS WELZ , Editor and Proprietor A GOOD ADVERTISING MEDIUM. 1,700 CIRCULATION. GIVES ALL’THE LATEST NEWS. -, 2 , If ft) ZO (4 2 » ; N Ads > , UCO Th a L Zz PACLC Oz nthe! SCA S25 PS Bo Cig J os ot Gisvtat; dh. th Dw ah ee eg ee _ Ee bmg) a ely. bat ie hus Re JAAaronrA 4 Mawr ,-s1 fur Ath tf oo. Mes Gi os Var se fer Aang ee CA te 7c. Devern te < Bim —~ €-< Ct for the’ Pee oe Ty Bhatia 1M VI upet CHA - ' (3 ye / f / i © iS ~ ” g r ~ ' L7 6 l A pplication for Letters Testamentary.+---Printed and for sale by Brady Printing Co., Statesville, N. ¢ _APPLICATION FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY. Si ACT vessseeeeee GOUNTY:-- In the Superior Court. Before... 7 oO ye LEtAF2 Te ..... being duly sworn, doth say: late of said County, is dead, having first made and published last Will and Testament: and that +. ae ens Iht218 041 In the matter of the Will of is the executor named therein. Further, That the property of the said AML Le. 6 g4a— consisting of t. alert; PUT hmsens deacdhdl ,_so far as can be ascerté ae at the date of this application; and that ; tt y py Leyaecan Kény f are the parties entitled under said Will to the said property. Sworn to and subscribed before me this A OATH. OF EXECUTOR SSS Se eeeee———eEeE STATE OF NORTH “CAROLINA, g ie “aay oe j te / is SE L1trPr do solemnly swear that I believe this paper writing to be and contain the lagt Will and Testament of Sd sabe. 13 4212 that I will well and truly execute the same by first paying his debts and then his legacies, so far as the said estate shall extend, or the law will charge me, ar ' all other duties pertaining to the office of Executor I will disc harge according to law, to the best of my skill and ability. So he slp me God. > SS.---In the Superior Conrt. CS Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2 a 2 day of Ht 19 2/ i ea _ 9 7 Yr ? ct [v ~ b / 6 As e ae s ry os y } ] f a p wy a ha r i ‘V ‘Y “U O s U u a g 17 6 North Carolina In the Superior Court Iredell County. Before the Clerk, the matter of Wesley Benson, Executor of A. Benson, deceased. THE (@LERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF IREDELL County: The yndersigned Executor submits the following as a final settlement of the said estate; The will of R. A. Benson left his entire estate to W/ F, Benson as shown in book 8, at page 399, records of tredell County, North Carolina, with no out standing debts for collection. Paid to Dr. 1! ° ’ $99.00 Johnson Funeral Home 118.00 Edgar Teavepaugh (bequeath) 50.00 Mary Sigman (bequeath) 50.00 J. A/ Hartness, C.S.C.fees, letters test. yr.1921 3.85 J. A, Hartness, C.S.C. fees, final settlement 1.83 Attorney fees - Adams &Collier 25.00 Total 347.68 WAM Executor of R. A. Benson state. This the 18th day of June, 1927, Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 18th day of June, 1927, ae ( The foregoing final settlement of ‘Yesley F. Benson, Ex- ecutor of R. A. Benson, deceased was this day audited and the same is hereby anoroved, ordered filed and recorded. This the 18th dey of June, 19271 ntsc WH Zzée ai A CeS.C. Fi l e d in th e of f i c e of th e Cl e r k of th e Su p e r i o r Co u r t fo r th e Co u n t y of —— St a t e of / N o r t h Ca r o l i n a on th e A LA da y of . 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