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Application for Letters Testamentary.—Printed and for sale at Tae LanpMark Jon Orrice, Statesville, N. € APPLICATION FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY. ; lo bs ..., being duly sworn, doth say: That....... Maki late of said County, is de: ih avjng’ tst 5 we and published 2 is worth about $ : so far. as can be ascertained at the date of this applicafion; ae that Mna, p wre PAwas pe cate ie coy im ins y hve he sae na (4 are the parties entitled under said Will to the 7 property. 4A, f a 4 Su qrn to and subscribed before me this.....‘ ue AY | + gen 189-7 C0 1097 | as A fees sane MT ma Bn. Clerk | tperior Curt. COATED OF BSSECUTORF. STATE OF N@RTH CAROLINA, | Ss In the Superior Court: ee — rol ghd rated rd Lb ifs 7\... do sglemnly swear that I believe this paper writing Ay 4 and contain thé last Will and Testament of. Pa. (DUM PA. OM nae ia pbboasber eas evalua es that wil well and truly exeeute the same by first paying his deblsand then His legacies, so far as the said estate shall dxtend, or the law will charge me, and all other dutie sMertpis ag to the oftice of Executor I will discharge acoutding to law, to the best of iny skill and : a: So hel, iy h : i Li DLA Lik i Subserqbpd : and sworn to-before me this...... ed J As iste ’ ee ee ee pe. Ba ff, fre —_ ae A nee es ae AO BA. Gtaktvm ee . Sine l gr Xe oe —— F 1 ee se o MAL ea VLLaLe ol. Crtglte Ue focrr vac Of Aes Abele TOE Aha lik LES. Batlere woe Z Ca wo in G&G F2. (S110. A eed Coo Z7 ae AS lal ford He. Paitin AZ hes Pane n. hsb el 6 Lex, &. SH. Bani—y ia alt es See 2“, LO hte Bans -——7 fe. as ttt tr Gia C4, * _ 77 2 Ya thee pero org 2. ane a Wn 4 4ST) aL, fitted Mate bye 2 G8 py lH) oN @C ieheiebidace 4 s~ ne Cf ie Ct . “a Le ALA Cece oat eae Epp etn alc, 4 M4025 /0FY WD = & a oS = o. tr aaa > o w S9 6 1 J Ww APPLICATI@@FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTR@PON fe ey cissinsieniiecsiuiiiis fr i en STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, IREDELL COUNTY—IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. In the matter of the Administration of the ] Before : C e G Smith sessecesesecee-o Me... mune. .Bs..Bradferd ........ day of J.L. Bradford is the proper person entitled to Letters of Administration on the estate of Eee Mrs,.Ethel B. Bradford... Further, That the value of said estate, so far as can be ascertained at the date of this application, is about Real Estate, and $ 2600.00 Personal Property, and that the persons entitled as heirs and distribu- tees thereof are as follows: NAME AGE (If Minor) RELATION ADDRESS Paul Bradford Sen Mooresville, N.C. Joe Bradford Son Cleveland, N.C. James Bradford Son Winston Salem, N.C. J.-L. Bradford Mooresville, N.C. ~s« Sworn to and subscribed before me this ...<%.... day _ 19.65. C86. CATH OF ADMINISTRATOR STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, SS.—In the Superior Court. IREDELL COUNTY : Jels Bradford : ....... do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I believe that ............Mrs.. Ethel B. Bradford. 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........Mrse.£thel B. Bradford... anda 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. Subscribed and sworn to before me this.. 3 ..day (/ p LE if A f th ZZ A 7 eo LMM HAA....>>.... Administrator. 7 7 Ley pL West Wilson Avenue Jo as We NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY In the Matter of The Estate of PETITION Mrs. Ethel B. Bradford To the Honorable, the Clerk of Superior Court of Iredell County: The undersigned, Paul Bradford, Joe Bradford, and James Bradford respectfully show unto the Court: That Ethel B. Bradford, late of Iredell County, died intestate on or about the 7 / day of February, 1965, leaving as her sole next of kin and distributees, the following four (4) sons: Name Address Paul Bradford Mooresville, North Carolina Joe Bradford Cleveland, North Carolina James Bradford Winston Salem, North Carolina J. Louis Bradford Mooresville, North Carolina qi That the undersigned severally renoune their right to administer on said Estate of the said Ethel B. Bradford; Wherefore, the undersigned pray the Court that J. Louis Bradford be appointed as Administrator of Ethel B. Bradford, Deceased. This .— day of rY ar vA ae. )? Lhdtdd Paul Bradford Vat os te gL2 J Bradford éf j SA YAW James Bradford NA M F . OF RE P R E S E N T A T I V E NA M E OF AT T O R N E Y t, re q u i r e s th e Cl e r k s of NO R T H CA R O L I N A DE P A R T M E N T OF RE V E N U E IN H E R I T A N C E Ta x Di v i s i o n RA L E I G H RE P O R T OF CL E R K OF SU P E R I O R CO U R T La o Hh ; a o <a OE Oe A fi n e of $1 0 0 . 0 0 is pr o v he ti m e of qu a l i f i c a t i o n of th e A im i n i s t r ‘t o r or Ex e c u t o r wh i c h wi l l be fu r n i s h e d BE N E F I C I A R I E S OF DE C E D E N T —— $ $ $ NA M E 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 3. St o c k s an d Bo n d s (i n c l u d i n g jo i n t l y he l d ) - Ho u s e h o l d an d Ki t c h e n F ur n i t u r e ne o u s Pr o p e r t y in c l u d i n g fa r m pr o d u c 10 . Re a l Es t a t e ow n e d by En t i r e t y (i n c l u d e '4 va l u e ) - Ot h e r Re a l Es t a t e ow n e d an d lo c - Re a l Es t a t e lo c a t e d ou t s i d e N. C. 3. 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 CE R T I F I C A T E OF CL E R K Th i s ré p e r € Pp gs qu a l i f i c : ys wt th e ab o v e n i th E l+ M e s IM P O R T in d i c a t e wh e t h e r Ad m i n i s t r a t i o n ( ) Da t e of de a t h _ Ex e c u t o r s h i p CC » ) Br a d f o r d , Et h e l B. 19 6 5 'd Pu g ‘p s o j p e i g Oo nN A) NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY In the Matter of J. L. Bradford, ) ) ) IWVENT ORY Administrator of ) ) ) Mrs. Ethel B,. Bradford, Deceased To the Honorable, the Clerk of Superior Court of Iredell County: The undersigned, J. L. Bradford, respectfully shows unto the Court; I. That the undersigned was on the 3rd day of March, 1965, duly appointed by this Court as Administrator of Mrs. Ethel B. Bradford, deceased, that he duly qualified and is now acting as such Adminis- trator. It. That as required by law, he hereby returns to the Clerk on oath, a just, true and perfect Inventory of all goods and chattels of the deceased at the time of her death, REAL ESTATE: Description One (1) vacant lot located on West Iredell Avenue in the Town of Mooresville, N. C., fronting approximately fifty (50) feet on Iredell Avenue; PERSONAL PROPERTY: Description Cash on hand at the time of death The First National Bank of Mooresville, N. C., checking account $ 398.46 Citizens Savings and Loan Association, Mooresville, N. C. Savings Account $2,500.00 House hold and Kitchen Furniture Estimated Value $ 250.00 This llth day of July, 1966. ‘ ) Ze LN Lo) MLA Yee a x J, L. Bradford, adfordy Deces __, iit, Mrs. Ethel B. Bradfor 4 Deceased Subscribed and sworn to before me, this // day of ji leg » 1966. SKuty Fr sll Mick, My Commission Expires: /-4¢Notary Public (oe “ [9 4 1 g “p s o j p e i g \o oN wn NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY In the Matter of J. L. Bradford, FINAL ACCOUNT Administrator of Mrs. Ethel B. Bradford, Deceased To the Honorable, the Clerk of Superior Court of Iredell County: The undersigned, J. L. Bradford, respectfully shows unto the Court: I. That the undersigned was on the 3rd day of March, 1965, duly appointed by this Court as Administrator of Mrs. Ethel B. Bradford, deceased, that he duly qualified and is now acting as such Adminis- trator. II. That having fully administered said estate, he hereby files with the Court this his final account as follows: RECEIPTS: From For Amount Ethel M. Bradford Cash on Hand at Death 83.00 The First National Bank Balance in Checking Mooresville, N. C. Account 398.46 Citizens Savings & Savings Account Loan Association Mooresville, N. C. 2,500.00 Citizens Savings & Interest In Savings Loan Association Account 6/30/65 Mooresville, N. C, 31.88 Various Purchasers Sale of Peaches 2.50 Commodity Credit Corp.Wheat Program 46.20 Commodity Credit Corp.Wheat Program 119.87 Fred Haywood House Rent October 1965 17.50 Mooresville, N. C, Fred Haywood House Rent November 1965 35.00 Mooresville, N. C. Fred Haywood House Rent December 1965 35.00 Mooresville, N. C, “ [9 4 1 g “p s o j p e i g ry Oo an nn RECEIPTS: (continued) From Fred Haywood Mooresville, N. C. Citizens Savings & Loan Association Mooresville, N. C. Fred Haywood Mooresville, red Ha od isererert is. Fred Haywood Mooresville, Fred Haywood Mooresville, Fred Haywood Mooresville, N. Fred Haywood Mooresville, N. C. Citizens Savings & Lean Association For House Rent January 1966 Interest On Savings Account 12/31/65 House Rent February 1966 House Rent March 1966 House Rent April 1966 House Rent May 1966 House Rent June 1966 House Rent July 1966 Interest On Savings Account 6/30/66 Mooresville, N. C. TOTAL RECEIVED AND TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR: $ 3,578.17 DIS BURSEMENTS : Date Paid To 3/8/65 Mooresville Tribune Mooresville, N. C. 3/10/65 Cavin Funeral Home Mooresville, N. C. 3/10/65 Dr. C. L. Bittinger Mooresville, N. C. 3/11/65 Knights Florist Mooresville, N. C. 3/11/65 Dr. L. B. Sloan Mooresville, N. C. 3/18/65 Duke Power Co. Mooresville, N. C. 4/15/65 Salisbury Martie & Granite Co. Salisbury, N. C. 4/20/65 Duke Power Co. Mooresville, N. C. 4/20/65 Town of Mooresville Mooresville, N. C. 4/20/65 Iredell County For Notice to Creditors Funeral Expenses 930.00 Doctor Bill 7.00 Flowers 51.50 Doctor Bill Power and Lights Marker Lights School Tax 1964 Taxes DISBURSEMENTS : (continued) Date Paid To For 4/23/65 Mooresville Telephone Telephone Bill Co., Mooresville,N.C. 5/19/65 Duke Power Co. Lights Mooresville, N. C, 6/9/65 Vance Wagner Mowing Around House Mooresville, N. C. 6/19/65 Duke Power Co. June Light Bill Mooresville, N. 8/5/65 Duke Power Co. July Light Bill Mooresville, N. 8/19/65 Duke Power Co, Light and Power Mooresville, N. - 80 9/14/65 J. M. Jenkins Repair Well and Installing Mooresville, N. C. Pump 65.91 8/18/65 Duke Power Co. Light and Power Mooresville, N. C. -80 9/24/65 Mooresville F.C.X. Pump for Well and Paint Mooresville, N. C, for House 107592 9/25/65 Farmers Mutual Fire Fire Insurance Insurance Co, 12.00 9/29/65 Mooresville F.C.Xx. Paint Mooresville, N. C. 5.10 “P u g “p s o j p e i g 10/7/65 Builders Supermarket Sheet Rock Mooresville, N. C. 96 1 g 10/11/65 Mooresville F.C.x. Paint Mooresville, N. C. 10/16/65 Duke Power Co. Light and Power Mooresville, N. C. throughout 15th 10/22/65 Town of Mooresville School and Town Taxes Mooresville, N. C, 10/22/65 Iredell County Tax 1965 11/2/65 Duke Power Co, Light and Power Mooresville, N. C. 12/ /65 Linkers, Inc, Sink Drain Mooresville, N. C, The First National Service Charge Bank, Mooresville,NC 10/30/65 N. C. Dept. of Intangible Tax Revenue 7/11/66 William S$. Neel Attorney fee for Estate Mooresville, N. C. 7/11/66 Clerk of Superior Court Costs for Estate Court, Statesville TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 2 BALANCE REMAINING FOR DISTRIBUTION $ 1,992.30 TOTAL ACCOUNTED FOR $ 3,578.17 a 85.87 > . 'd [U g “p l o j p e i g S9 6 1 The above cash sum of $1,992.30 is for distribution to the per- sons entitled thereto as follows: To Amount Paul Bradford 498.08 Joseph Bradford 498.08 James Bradford 498.07 J. L. Bradford 498.07 That in addition to the cash distributed above, the Adminis- trator and the other children of Mrs. Ethel B. Bradford divided a small amount of household and kitchen furniture as mutually agreed, Trt. That before making said distribution, the undersigned paid all debts of the deceased presented to him or of which he had knowledge, filed the necessary N. C. Inheritance Tax Report, though no tax was actually due, and paid all costs of administration. AND NOW, having fully administered said estate, he prays the Court that this his final account be audited and approved and that he be discharged as Administrator. This llth day of July, 1966. ae ) vs a. 7 4 (j.. f + L. Bradford, Admipistrator of “Mrs. Ethel B, Bradford, deceased TREDELL COUNTY J. L. Bradford, having been first duly sworn, deposes and Says: That he has read the foregoing final account and that the same is a true, proper, accurate and complete statement of all his dealings and transactions and all of the money and effects received and paid out by him as Administrator of the Estate of Mrs. Ethe B. Bradford, cf y SZ. c . . ee. wo he Bradford, Administrator of Mrs. Ethel B. Bradford, deceased Subscribed and sworn to before me, this //uday of (2.4 » 1966. StU Ie Sarher Notary Public My Commission Expires: /2 - 9 NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY The final account of J. L. Bradford, Administrator of Mrs, Ethel B,. Bradford, deceased, has this date been examined, audited, approved, filed and ‘Uw fe This / aay of Y/ flee Applicati n and Letters of Guardianship Printed and for sale by Brady, The Printer, Stat 8 APPLICATION FOR GUARDIANSHIP. In the matter of \ Superior Court... Count APPLICATION FOR GUARDIANSHIP, Minor Orphans, To The Clerk of Superior Court of Satd County: Vhe Application of respectfully presents that ’ and 9. <fed) G- . are manor children of GZ1.F-% deceased and are without a guardian; that the said minor children are entitled to real and personal estate to the value of Ae a 2 ote bias ‘ SAAD SI /y dollars, according to the best information and belief of your applicant. » tO THE END 4 HEREFORE » that the estate of A minor orphans may be preserved, and managed accord ing to law, your applicant prays, that letters of Guardianship may be issued to him or such other i erson as the Court may think best for the interest of the said minor orphans, ; day of “i . were COUNTY:--ss. , being duly sworn, says that he is acquainted with the ak personal estate 7 yr ‘ , /, E : belonging to the above named childrern-of cdf. »baltd yté ecensed that co the best of his ™* 1 knowledge, information and belief, the value of said estate is aboutug yy. es. 4 S A, Ne V: » dollars 47 fn and the value of the rents and profits of the real estate is about , Auk. én dollars, / . tof day of __ 74, i 19 ie Clerk Superior Court. } Sworn to before me this OATH OF @UAR DIAN. NORTH CAROLINA, . ’ COUNTY } In the Superior Court.---SS. » - fei Guardian for o ~ — s--becte minor heir solemnly swear that | will well and truly take « harge of, and preserve, all the estate of my saul ward; and that I will make true returns and A, VAL SET TLEMEN I'S as 'g as any of the estate remains in my hands; and that I will RE NEW MY BOND F£ VERY THREE YEARS m the Superior Court, as the law requires, and all other duties of my said Guardianship, I will faithfully and honestly perform with the best of my skilland ability Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of i — . / . etl ft 7 + t-Cee CGiuardian . LA Y , ee £ he , 7 Pi l e Le g h PE S > oa So k Ce we yA j_ a 2 4 VI L A . 7 & complete inventory of the property ooming i undersigned as guardian for Carrie Bradford transactions ag is appointment a: uch pruar'¢ GS, Dec.7 aid ete i tne: r 1 TOtal charges + slance o . forergoins JeAe Bradford said ward .O ward Earl E rv So ur ot V ‘he foregoing &l settlement of . Bradford 1 his receipts for disbursemerits having rd, tocat 2d and moda Hrvin for one monbh board Sor bill of for Carrie 7th day of June 1920. r eceSsarv pers 97 AYN eY ses it | oJ > |b see OCLLS ward ror for money advanced to buy books board Money"advanced ek ward n,for money advane f enses of ward in for one month board of ward nr (Qa ¢ ne '150 disbursed "Sons Guardian. 2th Bradford,in final settlement with 4.74 $162.74 « phe f 0 $15.00 »fuardian beer VOL me,is hereby approved and Ordered to be FI N A L SE T T L E M E N T of J. A . B r a d f o r g , Gu a r . of Ca r r i e Br a d f o r d , mi n o r . Fi l e d an d re c o r d e d Ju n e 7t h , 19 2 0 , in Gu a r . Ac c t . Bo o k No . 35 pa g e 45 . J. A . H a r t n e s s , dD d Br a d f o r d , Et t a 19 1 8 / Application 1 for r Letters of Administrationg APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION In the matter of the Administration of the Estate of IREDELL, COUN TY—In the Superior Court. JA. Bradford 2 Before CG Smith C:2.¢0. Q..0O.Lyerly..and.S..W. Nash being sworn, doth say: That J A Bradford late of said County, is dead, having died on the... 218t day of... January ly , without leaving any Will and Testament, and that...Q.0..Lyerly..and S$ W.Nash is the proper person entitled to Letters of Administration on the estate of the said J A Bradford Dd Further, That v value eid estate, so far as can be ascertained at the date of this application, is about $ A: Z. oe Real Estate, and $ 5, “ ~ Personal Property, and that the persons entitled as heirs and distributees thereof are as follows: NAME AGE (If Minor) RELATION ADDRESS Mrs Hope Campbell Bradford widow Statesville, N Laura Katheryn Bradford 17 daughter ° Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 2 7 day of MATA as ; roy YAU £ OATH OF ADMINISTRATOR | i Stzek Aw LW , Clerk Superior Court. In the Superior Court—ss. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, Iredell County. . QO Lyerly and S W Nashh , do solemnly swear (or affirm) That I believe that J A Bradford died without leaving any last Will and ‘Testament; and that I w ill well and truly administer all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits of the said J A Bradford , 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. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this. 77 7. } f és rf << — 4 oo Administrator. day of Fv Zemayl.. Hd 19 aa , } es AA YW. Yaak (< se ules (Cad , Clerk Superior Court. Address tee ya aay, Te Bs Sean jae a) No. No. 414, _ _Renunelation | of of Right to _to Administration, NORTH, CARQHINA } VG? Ab, > Superior Court—Berore THe CLerk. eZ Kf < = y Country { Vili As es a os re OUNTY. IN THE MATTER OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE Esrare oF, ue | RENUNCIATION OF RIGHT TO [ ADMINISTRATION a - Khe LCL tens Clerk of the Superior Court of S9AAECK CE ©<L£-<—County: TAKE Notice, Z ers signed do.£ Gropoateoy owes Z ‘ight to administer upon the estate of e said_ x €; Ligh K ALF, de 2 ---..., deceased, in favor Spe ae coins fi ow co cn co en » and respectfully ask cs Lig A -may be appointed Administrator a #4 This eee of Witness: IN TH E MA T T E R OF TH E ES T A T E No . 41 4 — 2 M — 1 0 - 2 6 - 3 8 — 1 6 5 0 6 6 — - K w “3 =" => = f. e Pr é l NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY INVENTORY OF LOCK BOX #217 IN MERCHANTS & FARMERS BAI K OF STATESVILLE, Ne. Ce At and in the a foresaid State and ooree on January 29th, 19h, in the presence of C. @. Smith, Clerk of the Sup- erior Court @f Iredell County, and S. W. Nash, one of the Administrators of the estate of J. A. Bradford, opened Lock x #217, in the Merchants & Farmers Bank of Box, oe. bo Statesville, North Carolina and listed the comtents thereof as follows: One Ladies! Gold Watch Savings Account Sook # 10077, Merchents & Farmers Benk, Statesville, NC § 3, 000900 Road & Bridge Bond, Alexander County. Due Feby lst, 1953 1,000.90 66 Shares, B- Commén, R J Reynolds Tobacco Co w = & a. S ~ - br e l Inventory Form for Administrators and Executors NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF liney O.lyerly »lepaen W,Nash i Name of representative Official capacity Name of deceased Te ©. G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court, Iredell County: Your representative of the above named deceased, respectfully returns and shows, a just, true and perfect inventory of the real estate, goods and chattels belonging to the estate of dais Bradford, deceased, late of Iredell County, which has come into the h into the hands of any person for him: Said representative further avers that he does not know of any Prejudice the interest of any creditor or other interested party. = IN THE SUPERIOR COURT BEFORE THE CLERK INVENTORY error or omission in this inventory that may Said representative, further avers that he caused to be published in t a notice to creditors as required by law, the first notice being published upon oath, that the following is ands of the said representative or Fo r m 23 3 RE P O R T OF CL E R K OF CO U R T TO TH E DE P A R T M E N T OF RE V E N U E , RA L E I G H , N. C . 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 : AD D R E S S NA M E OF AT T O R N E Y _ _ _ ie e e 3 . , AD D R E S S 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 - 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 el Ba n k de p o s i t s (N A M E OF BA N K ) Ba n k de p o s i t s j (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 In t e r e s t ow n e d in an y bu s i n e s s In s u r a n c e pa y a b l e to Es t a t e 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 _ . Mi s c e l l a n e o u s pr o p e r t y Re a l Es t a t e ow n e d an d lo c a t e d in N. C. _ — - oe eS ee ae ee Ce 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 CE R T I F I C A T E OF CL E R K | DO NO T US E TH I S SP A C E Th i s re p o r t co v e r s th e qu a l i f i c a t i o n of th e ab o v e na m e d Ad m i n i s t r a t o r or Ex e c u t o r in | th e mo n t h of _ _ . . . _ _ _ . ee ee e oe 19 4 Da b o PO sy a pa i s ee et ne Cl e r k of Co u r t | 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 Ad m i n i s t r a t i o n () Da t e of de a t h _ ac Ex e c u t o r s h i p ( ) ‘V ‘f ‘p l o y p r i g vr 6 l LAW OFFICES RAYMER & RAYMER STATESVILLE, N. C. North Carolina In the Superior Court Iredell County Before the Clerk In the “atter of Stephen W. Nash and Quincy 0. Lyerly, Administrators of FINAL SETTLEMENT the estate of J. A. Bradford, deceased. TO HONORABLE C. G. SMITH, CLFPK OF SUPERIOR COURT:~- The undersigned Administrators of the Estate of J. A. Bradford, deceased, respectfully submit the following as a full, true, and complete statement of their receipts and disbursements from the date of their appoint- ment on January 27, 1945, to the date of this settlement, and as a final accounting of their said trust: 1944 Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. On Savings Account, Merchants & farmers Bank On deposit Merchants « “armers bank M. T. Warren on note % H. B. Moore in full account Malone's Store for chickens N. D. Steele, for cedar posts C. L. Douglas for meat H. H. Combs for meat Mrs. J. C. Wooten, lamp and table S. W. Nash, load of wood Feb. R. F. Rives, Dining Suite, heater, porch set Feb. Paul White, 1340 Ford Coupe Feb. 17 N. D. Steele, metal gate Feb. 17 Max Kyles, 1 Feb. 17 Smyre, 2 pr. slipoers Feb. 17 Nicks, rubber boots Feb. 17 Nash, piano Feb. 17 Lylerly, 2 pr. shoes Feb. 18 Fisher, 1-3 ton hay Feb. 21 Stone, ton hay Feb. 21 Reynolds Tob. "B", quarterly dividend Feb. 21 MW. Johnson, 1100 lb. hay Mar. 1 Dr. Lee Kiser, 58 bu. 44 oats Mar. 186 J. A. Graham, wood, feed, kitchen ware Mar. 16 S. W. Nash, wood, cotton seed, and meal Mar. 20 H. A. Mills, 1370 lbs. hay Mar. 2 Christine Nash, kitchen and household furniture Mar. 27 W. L. Alexander on principal and int. ($30.09) on note Apr. 11 R. N. McClung, 18 bu. 10# corn May 1 ¥. I. Stone, ton hay May 18 R. J. Reynolds Tob. "B", quarterl Tan. 29 M. T. Warren prin and int (9 ~m M AD 79 A OO O DH E AN M W N M O ON N . - Sr om mo a . Hm o m a q a rm 79 cA en Na o n n N I n oa w r rt ~w . C4 * ~ Hm o o n e AM M ” ~ re > oO ridend 00) on note 7 div li. "V ‘f ‘P i o j p e i g br e l LAW OFFICES RAYMER & RAYMER STATESVILLE, N. C. Bradford Fstate, Receipts continued, ™~ On n » SP @® O < K AM O fS > a) nD OH H Rr nD Pr ) > n9 AD AD A 5 72 AD AD AD A A> AD AD PA P 7 yn ™~ th ~“ J A 09 oe Te HH H »> o O n N O o O r w o R. N. McClung, 1282 lb. corn L. G. Nash, 14 bu cotton seed A. A. A. Payment for 1943 L. J. Troutman, prin and int. ($18.00) on note W. I, Stone, 12-3 bu. corn, 1-5 ton hay 79-2 bu. wheat, sold Star Milling Company Jay L. York, wheat drill R. J. Reynolds Tob. "B", quarterly dividend R. N. McClung 633 lbs. corn A. E. Fisher, mowing mch, sxckle grinder, rake Mrs. Virgil Goodman, feather matress M. T. Warren, bal on note and interest (#35.85) C. W. Madison, wagon Mrs. J. A. Bost, wood range Star Milling Co., $ of 177 bu 40# corn Stephen Nash, 5 of roughage A. E. Fisher, use of team Clarence Clark, prin and int.(#3.30) in full note Shucks and feed Cotton seed meal, 1 sack Flour and meal 3 bu and 334 corn Clarence Clark, 1-2/3 sacks feed Tin wash tub and axe 8 lbs. of lard Y. L. Alexander in full prin and int.(#13.50) R. J. Reynolds Tob. "B" quarterly dividend Nash Gin, 3 of 4 bales cotton and seed R. J. Reynolds Tob. "B" extra dividend Merchants & Farmers Bank, int. on savings account “reeze, 32 © & W pistol “Alexander, 50 bales straw Gant, 50 bales straw Gant, 25 bales straw E. Fisher, team mules and plow G. ¥. Nash, chicken wire : Benfield, old barn lumber Johnson Funeral Home, funeral expenses $735.13 Webb Ins. Agency, Admr. bond 60 Statesville Lanmark, Admr's cred. notice C. S. C., letters of administration etc . Le M. Little, acct for services of Rev., intangible tax Light Dept., acct & Farmers Bk., Box rent . White, 12 bags fertilizer G. Nash, soda for wheat C. Dept. of Rev., inheritance tax Lazenby-Mont. Hwd. Co., small tools 'V ‘f ‘p l c y p e a g vr e l LAW OFFICES RAYMER & RAYMER STATESVILLE, N.C A. Bradford Estate, Disbursement L. G. Nash, baling straw Farmers Mutual Fire Ins. Tredell County, 1944 taxes L. G. Nash, 1/3 acct for L. G. Nash, acct for fert M & F Bank, intangible ta Salisbury Marble & G Co., N. C. Dept. of Rev., inta Federal Income tax Commissions on receipts Commissions on disburseme Raymer & “aymer, attorney C.S.C., costs and fees on Total disbursements. .. Balance on hands for dist distributed as follows: Savings acct M & F Bank transferred For necessary repairs to elling d Laura Katherine Bradford as realty To Mrs. Hope Campbell in full of agz of distributive share in the estate years' support waived To Q. 0. Lylerky, Guardian for Laurs Bradford on distributive shere To Q. O. Lylerly, Guardian for Laur Bradford, balance in full of distri The following secureties Lylerly, Gdn. of Laura 66 s/s R. J. Reynolds Tob. Co. ider County bond with Feb: 4 for $25.00 co 7 Ad Aug. l, € xa 7 94 » coupons qevoe Respectf Swotn to and subscribed before CZ Ae Superior Satherine Total Receipts. ...... .$9,499.41 s continued. Ass'n s fertilizer ilizer kK on accounts on g& for stone ngible tax nts s fee settlement tr om re p ) NO O O OR WM oO ° o O 0 O N n n o 4 . A> ~ <0 CN oO N ribution to Gdn. escending to ‘eed settlement (dower and and released). i Katherine a Katherine butive share £9 499 41 $9 499 41 aGelivered to Bredfords mR and 1945, each. fully submitted, This — bho Ws, Nok Admr. J. A. Bradford “state radford Es In the matter of the Will of, i —_ : M4 of | ere fe C¢ A é en, / y k ob / CER C/ CS i, Mets. That J \ / Wa fC t Z Piece ye said Spl is de od having firs, made and published , Lr ‘ y . ) being duly sworn, doth say: 4 last Will and Te *stamént: and that is the executor named there in. f, "d consisting of LL of a notes, Fr5 CAGE 80 far as can be ascertained at the date of this application; -— a t7F J Further, That re) rty of a Ys FAC cr2 a : id rz -)}4 Gj are the parties entitled under said Will to the said property. Sworn to and subscribed before me this. 7, ‘day ) of (iLE Lg B. es ee FAP y7 Z ds EA. Afi hd! Clerk, wba Court. ——~-——__1 STATE OF NORTH CAROLI J if. r S.---In the Superior Conrt. 2 C am p a ) Pf | I YA oF ) do solemnly swear that I believe this paper writing to be and contain th¢ last Will and Testament of cs hava Prooaeialhe, 4 an = that I will well and truly execute the same by first paying/ 7 debts and then his legacies, so far as the said estate shall extend, or the law will che arge me, and all other duties } pertaining S the office of Executor | will discharge according to law, to the best of my skill and ability. So he ‘Ip me God. Lh Subscribed and sworn to before me this _// ) day of “4 Lt My g, £ AM ete, fi b e d ¢ fi r c e g r cl e f fu o a k (/ — ar e pr e p r e g Ra e rt Fa s~ 7 — _. “y s ae d Cc Br a d f o r d , J. T A . Ha r t n e s s ® S§ \ IE { “l a j _ Br a d f o r d , J. C. 19 1 9 i 4 j aah O ee ie ee 4 ac (fr vA ; ol CtALL i h (Vein Le Pee or ae”: * dans ) I< vs L Yl “ 1) incl a7 Pee a A A tts Re ae Sisto SHiwis Th v Juhi frat fyd” hs oe way “Sale gf “. A vote. 3, od t. - *. Ved m [raclfor ae ‘7 5 : Ted ye a f / 3 4 = ee bar of oa 4 Lf 7 dle) ‘ Pees PF eee cr ee iin a. : e, z, Fe Tfy: ” aX Bu 3 * €/ f ne U1t iL le, fois prob Ciphers Cu TF a /f mat Mf pot A tu / Mh Crre ix .. ( / gee Le Lue Uteid—_ /}? // a a, en KIA ivftrw, bani 7 e : 6 af f i e a n nt th n re th : bo t a p i C a g O l es Ir o d e l l , St a t e of No r t h Ca CC ro l i n e €2 th e 2 da y o f _ Z Z ¢ 2 A, D. aa gq re c o r d e d in Bo o k on l Ao n ns ge 4 . 7 ie _ Pu b l i c Re c o r d s of sa i d Co u n t y a ne n De p u t y Ci e r k Br a d f o r d , J. C. 19 1 9 Application for Letters of Administration. Printed and for Sale by Brady Printing Co., Statesville, N. C. COUNTY.—In the Superior Court. ¥. K. HARTNESS ate ee -late of said County, is dead, without leaving any Will and Testament, and that le _. : --------z--lg the proper person entitled to Letters of Administration on the estate of the said. mee = J Poe a e tn SLs DU ie ee Wao aaonn----+--------------.-, being sworn, doth say: Further, That the value of said estate, so far ns ca and that nee catitied as as heirs and distributees thereof. _ pln Guher J A, Clerk Superior Court. Sworn to and subscribed before me this_ Le day OATH OF ADMINISTRATOR SS.—In the Superior Court. , do solemnly swear (or afirm) That | believe pkat_ i... we CAR — : : ---.--died without leaving any last Will and Testanh lh y i < the Goods sad Chattels, Rights and Credits of the said. 4 . and a true and perfect inventory thereof return as provided by law, and that Al ie duties appertainino the charge reposed in me, I will faithfully and honestly perform with the best of my skill and ability; So help me God. a and sworn to before me this Har day of ie a ; ) } fagreol whens : Administrator. ' LO , Li l i i n Bb o y é 4) -) J bu r g A tb s/ i Z a A t h e o 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 v r Co u r t fo r th e Co u n t y ef Ir e d e l l , -S t a t e of No r t h Ca r o l i z a en th e / Z “d a y of __é 1A . At _A . D . 2 ° an d re c o r d e d in Bo o k —— OM L A L Y A on pa v e aa a , ee n s Pu b l i c Re c e r d s of sa i d Co u n t y Final Settlement of J.¥: 19P) ROVWs 21. "w 50. Dec. 6. 1322, Nov. ce Total receipts 1921 Nov. Lhe Dec. <6 " Bs tr ai 5. 226 66 28. Receipts. Note First Nat.Bank Cash on deposit Cash for bond Interest on bond Sale of personal property Rents $500.00. 108.36. 600.00. 12.83, 22.10. 2.08. 54.00. “PLOId.ot. Interest Disbursements. J.A.Hartness ,C.5.C.,cost H.P.Deaton,legal notice Mrs.Nannie Brown,nurse G.C.Goodman & Co. ,acct. B.M.McNeely,funeral expenses Mrs.Lulea Gant,nurse DreS.AsRhyne ,acct. F.S.Honeycutt,acct. J.H.Mayhew,auctioneer Z.V.Turlington,atty.fee-Bradford case WeJeLazenby,J.P., judgment C.V.Voils,acct. Mrs.Flake Howard ,acct. ZeV.Turlington,Bradford case lirs.J.G.Benson,nurse Mrs. Lule Christenbury,part distributive share 4.L.Starr,aAtty.,luther Bradford-compromise Witness fees in Bradford case Z.V.Turlington ,Atty.fee J.VW.Auten,5% com. on $1099.37 receipts " ” ° " on $493.59 disbursements JoA.Hartness ,C.5.C.,cost final settlement Inheritance tax,rate 3% (niece) $526.15 Interest on inheritance tax since Nov.1,1922 lirs.Lula Christenbury,bal.d&stributive share Totel disbursements J..Auten,Admr. being sworn says that the foreg: se accurate to the best of his knowledge,information and belief, e Sworn to and subscribed before me this Audited and Approved ,May 26,1923. i i cr C3 nm aor _— — evreve 24 emen > 3eB5. Be 90. 25.00. 16.08. / 102.50. 44.00. 42.00. 1e226 1.75. “10.00. 127.30. 25.00. 20.00. /10.00. 18.00. 200.00. -Auten, Administrator of Mrs.J.C.Bradford,deceased. and fs i 0 0 0 p pr e s jo sp r o c e y on q n g — 2 ro m e da uo - L5 7 3 ow <7 " yo o g ul Pp sa s t l a So k 6I a — Pe r r y on g e e n BP VO T T O I R ) YO N Jo VI G “T e p e T Jo £y u N o y O4 9 JO 4a N E D Ad p I e d n g ot } J@ 42 6 { ) 64 } JO CO J O 04 3 UT po n g Br a d f o r d , J. C. , Mr s . 19 2 1 SI M O ‘f ‘p l o y p e r g £9 6 1 ee ee fh APPLICATION FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY IN THE MATTER OF THE WILL OF IREDELL COUNTY :—IN THE SUPERIOR COURT radford Bertone Ye Ge Smith ncnaccele Cage, —___—. being duly sworn, doth say: That fi late of said County, is dead, having died on the 19th day of _July goto ED 63 , having first made and published _ A oe last Will and Testament and that J, Lewis Sradatord : € : is the executor named therein. Further, That the property of the said... Je Le Sradford _____.consisting of j \ oe . Real Estate $4... and Personal Property $_© so far as can be ascertained at the date of this application; and that AGE (If Minor) RELATION ADDRESS , loore avi » > e are the parties entitled under said Will to the said roperty. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7 __day 7 caireeriae, es eae hin Eh, eS Execut °F Clerk Superior Court. Address_ Box 2, Moores#ill e,—N,_C, i OATH OF EXECUTOR STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY SS.—IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. iy lg OWE hpanionA _do solemnly swear that I believe this paper writing to be and contain the last Will and Testament of ose Mee Z ; ; that I will well and truly execute the same by first paying his debts and then his legacies, so far as the s iford aid 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 a So he!p me God. Subscribed and Sworn to before me this_Z ae ; 63 Z 7 LMA fibadg A eis =. eg s i ford J > Lewis Brad a er C.S.C. ss Br a d f o r d , J. Le w i s 19 6 3 NO R T H CA R O L I N A DE P A R T M E N T OF RE V E N U E IN H E R I T A N C E Ta x Di v i s i o n RA L E I G H RE P O R T OF CL E R K OF SU P E R I O R CO U R T -e — r NA M E OF ES T A T E % f * = ek MS 5” CO U N T Y . “ NA M E OF RE P R E S E N T A T I V E + og , AY fe a AD D R E S S _@ *4 ‘ Se s s ) ne Re v e n u e Ac t , re q u i r e s Cl e r k s of *r i o ° > th he 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 u t o r wh i c h wi l l be fu r n i s h e d NA M E OF AT T O R N E Y ¢ E es a __ _ _ . . AD D R E S S - in du p l i c a t e . A fi n e of $ PR O P E R T I E S OF DE G 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 j ; ‘ ee eg ee r RE L A T I O N S H I P Na m e of Ba n k - St o c k s an d Bo n d s (i n c l u d i n g jo i n t l y he l 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 . In t e r e s t ow n e d in an y bu s i n e s s . In s u r a n c e Pa y a b l e to Es t a t e - 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 9. Mi s c e l l a n e o u s Pr o p e r t y in c l u d i n g fa r m pr o d u c t s ). Re a l Es t a t e ow n e d by En t i r e t y ( DO NO T US E TH I S SP A C E Th i s re p e r g . co v e r s th e q ? mo n t h of —— — Da t e — — & he y 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 Br a d f o r d , J. Le w i s 19 6 3 SI M I ] “f ‘p l o j p e s g £9 6 1 BOR CAROLIMA IREDELL COUNTY I, J. L. Bradford, of the County of Iredell and State of North Carolina, do hereby revoke all former wills made by me and do hereby make, publish, an@ declare this my last will and testament in manner and fore as follows: Item One I direct my Executor hereinafter named to pay all my just debts, funeral expenses and other costs of administration. Ite@ Two I will, devise, and bequeath all money, chattels and other pergonal property to my wife, Ethel B. Bradford, absolutely and in fee simple. ' Item Three I will, devise, and bequeath my farm and all other real estate owned by me to ay wife, Ethel B. Bradford, for and during her natural life. Item Four I will, deviee, and bequeath unto my four sons, Paul Bradford, Joe Bradford, James Bradford, and J. Lewis Bradford, a vested remainder in fee simple in and to all ef my real property, subject te the life estate of my wife as set out in the preceeding iten. Item Five I hereby constitute and appoint my son, J. Lewis Bradford, as Execu- tor ef this my last will and testament, hereby giving and granting unto said Executor full power and suthority to sell any property or do any act which in his opinion is for the best interest of my sstate. In testimony whereof, I, the said J. L. Bradford, have hereunto set ay hand end seal this 9 day of May, 1957. f xz we anh (SEAL) Signed, eeuled, published, and éoclared by the said J. L. Bradferd te be his lest will and testament in the presence of us whe at his request and in his presence and in the presence of ench other do hereto set our hands ag witnesses. SI M I ] ‘f “p l o j p e l g £9 6 1 NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY >. oe : CEMA, In the Matter of B 4 J. Louis Bradford lo ON Executor gre INVENTORY o> CLERK SUPER! a Of J. L. Bradford Deceased To the Honorable, the Clerk of Superior Court of Iredell County: The undersigned, J. Louis Bradford, Executor of J.°4., Bradford, Deceased, respectfully shows unto the Court: S. That the undersigned was duly appointed by this Court, Executor of P< bx Bradford, Deceased, that said Executor duly qualified and is now acting in such capacity. person for him as follows: REAL ESTATE: Description Tax Value ee 39 Acres Farm land designated as Bradford Homeplace $ 5,700.00 34 Acres Vacant Farm land designated as Craven land $ 1,115.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY: Description Value Checking Account-The First National Bank of Mooresville, N.C.$ 738.98 Savings on deposit-Citizens Savin 9S and Loan Association, Mooresville, North Carolina 3,500.00 Common Stock-Farmers Cooperative Exchange, inc., Raleigh,N.c., 572.47 Household and kitchen furniture (estimated) 250.00 One Cub Tractor-Farmall (estimated) This 2.5 thay of Des ol. vy » 1963. ie al taas 2 Bats L, fe J. Louis Bradford, #xecutor Of. Li Bradford, Deceased. , Subscribed and Sworn to before me, this Ja" day of _Ociehc,, 1963. 100.00 A ee = Notary Public ett 2 My Commission Expires: . I~ G <coctenennsnesennanenen com» NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY In the Matter of J. Louis Bradford Executor Of FINAL ACCOUNT wa is Bradford, Deceased ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) To the Honorable, the Clerk of Superior Court: The undersigned, J. Louis Bradford, respectfully shows unto the Court: sie That the undersigned was on the 23rd day of July, 1963, duly appointed by this Court as Executor of J. L. Bradford, deceased, that he duly quali- fied and is now acting as such Executor. Ai. That having fully administered said estate, he hereby files with the Court this his final account as follows: RECEIPTS: From For ee The First National Bank Transfer of Checking Account Mooresville, a. Citizens Savings and Loan Savings Account Association, Mooresville, North Carolina Farmer's Co-operative Sale of Common Stock Owned Exchange, Raleigh, N. Cc. TOTAL RECEIVED AND TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR DISBURSEMENTS: Paid To For pa A Cavin Funeral Home, Inc. Funeral Expenses Mooresville, N. c, Mooresville Tribune Notice to Creditors Mooresville, N. C, Salisbury Marble and Grave Marker Granite Co. Salisbury, N. Cc. SI M I ‘f f ‘p l o j p e i g £9 6 1 SI M O ] ‘f ‘P l o J p e r g £9 6 1 Paid To For Mooresville Graded School 1964 School Taxes District, Mooresville, a Cy Iredell County Tax Col- 1964 County Taxes 74.67 lector, Statesville, N.C. William S. Neel Attorney fee 100.00 Mooresville, N. C, J. Louis Bradford Administrator's Commission Waived Mooresville, N. Cc. Clerk of Superier Court Court Costs for Estate 43.20 Statesville, N. Cc. Total Disbursements $1,190.56 Balance Remaining for Distribution 3,620.89 Total Accounted For $4,811.45 ere Distribution of the above sum of $3,620.89 has been heretofore made to Mrs. Ethel B. Bradford in accordance with the terms of the last will and testament. That all other personal property has been distributed to Mrs. Ethel B. Bradford in accordance with the terms of the last will and testament. That before making said distribution the undersigned paid all debts of the deceased presented to him or of which he had knowledge, paid all inheritance and estate taxes, and all costs of administration. And now, having fully administered said estate he prays the Court that this his final account be audited and approved and that he be discharged as Executor. ath this ¢ 7 day of March, 1965. xe ye Vn md f Louis Bradford/ Executor of J. L. Bradford / Deceased. Sl > NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY J. Louis Bradford, Executor of J. L. Bradford, Deceased, having been first duly sworn, deposes and says: That he has read the foregoing final account and that the same is a true, proper, accurate, and complete statement of all his dealings and transactions and all of the money and effects received and paid out by him as Sxecutor of the Estate of J. L. Bradford. - Louis Bradford, Exyécutor of J. L. Brad- (7 ford, Deceased. Subscribed and sworn to before me, ‘ ja ak i this S- day of LL GAL ri, 4968. es Ads lens 7). LQ (Zaezh Z Notary Public My Commission Expires: NORTH CAROLINA TREDELL COUNTY The Final Report of J. Louis Bradford, Executor of: J.-L, Bradford, ae atord Deceased, has this date been examined, audited, approved, filed, and Ordered recorded. - Ap . Or hu 4 This 7 day of ( AMM Bi {_ ; 1965 . ee 7 . ; f "F foe (og Hil ~ Clerk of Superfor Cotrt wD = © Qu. g » — oO = se £9 6 1 Application for Letters of Administration. Printed and for Sale by Brady Printing Co., Statesville, N. C. LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION. ————— ----....., being sworn, doth say: late of said County, is dead, without leaving any Will and - - ce .-Is the proper person entitled to Letters of \ VIIA E : Further, That the value of said estate, so = as can be ascertaine Mrs. WP. deiiishiiieee Bradford,Miss ie G.Freeze, Mrs, GW. Ran Nash, Mrs, Tem Elliotte, J.B, Bradford, Children. ef___ Mrs. W.L. Smith, deceased, end children ef Mrs. Rey Treutman, deceased, rie -are entitled as heirs and distributes thereof. a ~—-- Swora to and subscribed before me this 7 day ) 2 Zo) | 2p FAlerk Superior Court. OATH OF ADMINISTRATOR Eee 3S.—In the Superior Court. y S fated . do solemnly swear (or affirm) That | a died without leaving any last Will and Testament; = all y ea, eWall apd sin ye the Goods and Chattels, Rights and Credits of the iM oe yh 28 J ; , and a true and perfect inventory thereof return as provided by taw, and that all a ilies cided ing to the charge reposed in me, I will faithfully and honestly perform with the best of my skill and ability; So help me God. Subscrjbed and sworn to before me this. ile f- ’ ee Fs 2 fs “Met Administrator. = fh th, J Ln Le Fi l e d in th e of f i c e of th e Cl e r k mt th e Su p e r i o r Co u r t fo r th e ( mn t y of Ir e d e l l , St a t e of wa n e OF , pe n n Z ZZ 39 Pu b l i c Be s e r d s of sa i d Co u n t y LA E tu co y b Application for Letters of Administragion—Printéq and for Sale by Brady Printing Compa” gétatesville, N. C. = eS_=—lE——EeEEEEE——S———————- APPLIC lbN FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION Tredjeal ltredell : SA RNs ia cnn tly acy wa dkleuce eee en ------COUNTY—In rHe SuPERIOR Court. In the matter of the Administration of the Estate of ) Before being sworn, doth say: without leaving any Will and i ead get aa An: 2). RT aa 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 applicatior Widow; i wcLein, i! are entitled as heirs and distributees thereof. AL. R dt ieesseenssenetesemeesieen SS.—In the Superior Court. I » do sclemnly swear (or affirm) that I believe that va ; died without leaving any last Will and Testament; and that | will well and t ruly administer all and singular the Goods and Chattels, Rights and Credits of the WO aleiarra cue Me oe ord r ind a true and perfeet inventory thereof return as provided by law, and that all other duties appertaining to the charge reposed in me, | will faithfully and honestly perform with the best of my skill and ability ; So help me God. en Vip A ) Novembe: ; 2£ 3 at - i i Ailes, offen nant Gonsnaafgrop neo! 19,0. Fi l e d In th e of f i c e of th e Cl e r k of ‘h e Su n e r i o r Co u r t fo r th e Co u n t y of fe c c l i . Si t z t e of No r t h Ca r o l i n a on th e qu m a a s e id . c y cc . . . Wa . ’ A D. 93 6 an d ve c o r d e d in Bo o k LQ EC di m o n pa c e . < fu b l i c Ke c o r d s of sa i d Co u n t y . Br a d f o r d , R. L. 19 3 6 In the matter of | Ma Broadford widow, of RK L Bradford, decased. REPORT OF COMMISSIONKRS IN ALLOTTING YHARS ALLOWANCE. i, dece ; mgyon a ye s€ 25 l pks jar yxkkiea 1 l noktks lot > vegetables - 7 737.20 There being e deficiency of articles on hend to meke up the year's support, we essess such deficiency et $162.80, to be paid by the personel representative of ssid R L Bredford, NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPEAIOR COURT IREDELL COUNTY, In the matter of Mrs. MN, 5, Bradford, Admrx. of the estate FINAL SETTLEMENT of R. L. Bradford. { RECOEIEP 2 s 6 Balence in Bank 0 Store Accounts " w November 193 Nov. 14, 193 " el December February Sale cf wagon Merch Sale of hay Merch Sale of screp iron Sale of goods before appraisal Cash on hands Total w wt C. G. Smith, C. S. C. for letters of Administration Statesville, Daily, Advertisement Bunch Funeral Home Southern Bell Telephone Co, Iredell County, taxes, 1936 City of Statesville, lichts & water N. D. Tomlin, J. P., allotting years allowence Eagle Grenite Company, monument tar Milling Company Ralph Lipperd, for groceries L. F. Ervin, Register of Deeds Probate of Deed with acknowledgements Fred Crawford Intaneible tax Mrs. M. &. Bredford, commissions as Administretrix C. G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court, this settlement Mrs. M. E, Bradford, bal ance on years a@llowence, in cash Total Disbursements ML O FW po w ~ > > . OF W O F UN NA OW . . . * Fr m RU T U WU O o n w o ° o oS o u o c e Balance in hands of Administratrizx to be disbursed as follows: to the heirs at law of R. L. Bradford, deceesed Mrs. M. E. Bradford, widow $18.51 Mrs. E. E. Little, dauchter 18.51 Mrs. Annie McLain, daughter 18.51 Mrs. Mary Crawford, daughter 18.51 Mrs. Eva Bass, daughter 18.51 Mrs. Alma Lippard, daughter 15.50 R. L. Bradford Jr., son 18.50 $129.55 Respectfully submitted, Inu vB Bead ADMINISTRATRIX Sworn to and subscribed before me, this February 10, 1938. _ ey ) - f \ of ne v x2 e Y A ¥ CLERK" OF THE SURERIOR COURT Audited, approved and ordered recorded and filed. —h (i) CGH A Clerk of the Superior Court Br a d f o r d , R. L. 19 3 6 “U M “p l o s p e s g Lt 6 l Application for Letters of Administration—Printe and for Sale by Brady Printing Company, Statesville, N. C. APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION EO COUNTY—IN tHe Suprerior Court. In the matter of the Administration of the Estate of ) Before Rae i ueecu eal Pe a el a rr rr ae’ a es awed _late of said County, is dead, without leaving any Will and Testament, and that i NINE is cise pte ct lire nse is the proper person entitled to Letters of Administration on the estate of the said ....--.---- Wiha, er Od RO i a Further, That the value of said estate, so fez OATH OF ADMINISTRATOR STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, COUNTY ( SS.—In the Superior Court. J.A. Bradford , do sclemnly swear (or affirm) that I believe that i 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 WR, Bredford ,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 Dae Administrator. LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION a ie i all COUNTY—In THE Superior Court. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, To All Whom These Presents Shall Come—GREETING: It being satisfactorily proven to the undersigned, Clerk of Superior Court for Iredell County, that aiid iii ak late of said County, is dead, without having made and published any last Will and Testament, and it appearing that-_-_.J A--Bradfard.________ laisse i ah i clam in is entitled to the administration of the estate of the deceased, and having qualified as administra_toraccording to law: Now THESE ARE THEREFORE TO EMPOWER the said Administs1a_{@F.__to enter in and upon all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits, of said deceased, ard 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, according to law / Witness my hand and the seal of the saya Lo t, this ay a! of VLE A MGLZE OxGaw an fA é £ Clerk Superior Src. 1396—Every executor, administrator fax 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 inven- tory shall be signed by him and be recorded by the Clerk He shall also return to the Olerk, 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. 199-—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 m, 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 lie must produce vouchers for all payments. The Clerk may examine on orth, 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 ap: proval 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. 4 4 V d J : G i l ‘ Br a d f o r d , W. R. 19 2 7 SUPERIOR COURT---SUMMONS In Accordance With Chapter 66 Public Laws 1927 * J. A. Bradf >} d, Administ re tor of IREDELL ( Ol N I Y—In the Superior ( ourt, WeR. Bradford, md J.A. Bradford individually end wife, Rosa Pradford and Mrs. W. R. Bradford ...- AAgeadast=. J.B. Bradford and wife, ®mna Bradford, J.G,..Preeze..ondwife,Lola Freez4, Tom Elldott and wife,Tina Hlliott Wil] L. Smith;a.y. Nash and wifd, Salile Sasn,koy T,Troutman,d.o, | Lyrely “and wife, Bérta byrely, *SUMMONS FOR RELIEF Geroldatoe Troutren, Sherly. SMRXK Daniels, and wife, Pearl “aniels,Glen Smith,Rechel Smith, THE STRATE UF NORTH CEROLINA SitieFlorsnge Smith ena ies Smith To the Sheriff of Iredell County—GREETING YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO SUMMONS. J-B. Bradferd, and wife, *Euma Emma Bradford,J.G. Freeze andwife,Lola Freeze,Tom Elliett and wife, Tine Ellilett, Will L, Smith, G.W. Nash and wife,Sallie Nash, Roy T. Troutman, 0.0. Lyrely and wife, Berta lyrely, Shirley “aniels and wife, “earl “aniels the defendant....§ above named, if they be found within your County, to be and appear at the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, for the County of Iredell, at the Court House in Statesville, not later than THIRTY DAYS from date of service of this summons, and answer the complaint, a copy of which is hereto attached, (or which will be filed in the office of Clerk of Superior Court of Iredell County within the time as set out in the attached order) and let the said defendant .g. take notice that if the y....fail to answer the said complaint within the time required by law, the plaintiff 8 will 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, 14th/ day of January, na . 28 M1 If # “ Se2e Z Clerk Superior Court, Iredell County. By “U M ps o j p e r g LT 6 1 4 ST 4o B jo £d o o jo 10 0 0 8 ST a > y Y, 4 oY A tr Ts a o +, — - Hf ° t n G 7 U sf n 19 JO ef T A c e u eT U y er : Po ~~ fy Tf e u a p T La e n u e r Tt : “a m8 pu r Ft qd y a a e a pu s pe x ¢ “M S : ~ dS "8 3 6 UO u i Bu c i w ! et “ P9 A T I I I Y . a* r ‘O N ‘p i d sp u r TY N I D I Y O *S A I "H Y " * SA pu s ‘p u e z s p e c g sa n ‘ es E M - pw e GA P TA F P U T - P l o s p e r y BE L Je y 10 } su o w w n g LY N O D WO M A N S T1 a d G q A U I ** t v " "4 8 *y ’ r pu s ‘p l o s p a r g “y m Jo IO F S I Z S T U T M p y *p u r p e s a *y * y “A V Y 8. H l d *p u e j p r . We, and each of us, acknowledge ourselves bound unto the Defendant herein n#med in this action, in the sum of two hundred dollars, to be void, however, if the within named Plaintiff shall pay the defendant all such costs as the Defendant may recover of the Plaintiff in this action. Witness our hand and seal this the day of .192 (SEAL) (SEAL) .(SEAL) maketh oath that he is a resident of County, North Carolina, and worth TWO HUNDRED dollars over and above all his liabilities and legal exemptions allowed by law. Sworn toe and subscribed before me this day of , 192 (SEAL) (SEAL) Clerk Superior Court. SUPERIOR COURT---SUMMONS In Accordance With Chapter 66 Public Laws ee. Se aaa ceseecsermee IREDELL COUNTY—In the Superior Court. J.A. Bradford, Admtnistrater of W.R. Bradferd, deceased, AMMXJ.A. Bradferd indgvidually end wife, Rosa Bradferd, and Mrs. WeRe Bradferd. -Acainst= J.B.~Bradferd-and wife, -Enme Bradferd,d.c. Freeze ond wife, Lola #reeze,Tom Ellictt SUMMONS FOR RELIEF and wife, Tina Ellfet?. Will L. Smith, | om . GeW..Nash and wife,Sallie Nash,Rey T. Troutman, Q.0. Lyrely and wife, Berta “~yrely, Gergldine Treutman, Shirley Danieis~ and-wife;Pearl Daniels,Glenn Smith, Rechel Smith, Eugene Smith, Grehanm Smith, Geneva Smith, Florence Smith and THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA: Kae Smith To the Sheriff of Iredell County—GREETING YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO SUMMONS Glenn Smith,Rechel Smith,Eugene Smith, Graham Smith,Geneva Smith Florence Smith snd Mae Smith the defendant.s.. above named, if the y be found within your County, to be and appear at the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, for the County of Iredell, at the Court House in Statesville, not later than THIRTY DAYS from date of service of this summons, and answer the complaint, a copy of which is hereto attached, (or which will be filed in the office of Clerk of Superior Court of Iredell County within the time as set out in the attached order) and let the said defendant $... take notice that if they fail to answer the said complaint within the time required by law, the plaintiffs will 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. 14th. day of January, , 19286 c Superior Court, Iredell ¢ “a 'M “p l o j s p e s g Lé 6 l pe g a} “d M Pi o Lc é l is SEAS BY pe Hae Wi aay T *U d } u e ov Tu l = ie } . 04 4 — $9 9 4 Ag ua s T t u s SU U B P U e t T e a D Je u T U P9 A I I G Pe A l z o a y § *B a s u e n UT BT d u 0 o . TM ey ze ut p w e r fg 4 eu e r n z é 9T £x r e n u e r . iy ‘ ar f s ej p e i g 2 e1 1 3 @ ut d y pu s su c m m e 4 pe g eu q *° " t P T La e n t e r > 40 9 9 8 WX UA T .s u . e Z e F¥ s Je kd e o © Zu t z e a t t e p Up p e e d r fq pw ) YO I M A d N S T1 d d G q 4 U I er p *y u 4 t m Wg . UU S T H ¢ « #H P Y 40 ; su o w u i n g LY a n o a 4U T I C A T T O D Du e 2 “7 3 3 2 “e y “S i “G e pu s 2 PU S UA Z T U S ed u e s e r i YS eu 4 - j e su e u l n s p KG O O “— C6 1 * yi US T W E we t Aj u n o 4 /8 Z6 I ° *e p t s e d fe u q q we u m u4 T m pu e s Je u g e s TF O U 2 “I 9 T M S “T CL E M © Qu T e T d u e c je « Te u s e y ’ uy ’ We, and each of us, acknowledge ourselves bound unto the Defendant herein named in this action, in the sum of two hundred dollars, to be void, however, if the within named Plaintiff shall pay the defendant all such costs as the Defendant may recover of the Plaintiff in this action. Witness our hand and seal this the day of 192 (SEAL) (SEAL) (SEAL) maketh oath that he is a resident of County, North Carolina, and worth TWO HUNDRED dollars over and above all his liabilities and legal exemptions allowed by law. Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of , 192 (SEAL) Clerk Superior Court. (SEAL) ua TY N I O I U O , , SUPERIOR COURT-.-SUMMONS In Accordance With Chapter 66 Public Laws 1927 __ IREDELL COUNTY—In the Superior Court, J.A. Bardford, Administrater of WR. Berdferd, Deceased,and J.A. Bardford individually and wife, Resa Bradford, and Mrs, W.R. Bradford, J.B. Bradford and wite,2mmae Bradford Je gSUMMONS FOR RELIEF Freeze andwife,Lolae Freeze,Tom Ellbé t and wife, Tina Ell@ett, Will L. Smith, G.W, Nash gor gh Sallie Nash, Rey. T, Troutman, QeOoLyrely and w fe, ; _ Berta Lyrely, Geroldine Troutnar soherly Daniels and wif ©,Pearl aniels, Glenn Sn h, Rochel Smith Eugene Smith Graham Smith, Genefa Smith,Florénce THE'S OF NORTH CAROLINA: snith and tae eeen To the Sheriff of Surry County—GREETING YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO SUMMONS Gereldine Troutman the defendant... above named, if Rhee... be found within your County, to be and appear at the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, for the County of Iredell, at the Court House in Statesville, not later than THIRTY DAYS from date of service of this summons, and answer the complaint, a copy of which is hereto attached, (or which will be filed in the office of Clerk of Superior Court of Iredell County within the time as set out in the attached order) and let the said defendant «_. take notice that if she__ fait to answer the said complaint within the time required by law, the plaintiff. $8 will 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 l4the day of Januery, Uh 2 ve k Superior Court, Iredell County. Je Te je 10 1 9 9 I UF A S A T T O D pu s Bu t p e o u kg pe r s a s PT es ce _ De e . eu cs *S o O D T Se d + Cc SU O U U M S TO A T TO P pu e s Bu y *w e r l y ¥ u : I ie r t UT ry oe US T M 4U T S pu s N@ I L eu T p T e . z e y ‘p l o rp e i g “g p TA B S T 13 T A un s “a a ° 8 Su r oy 44 a VY *p i o j p e a g : ye Na s t fa w n Ty A+ * J? 1 9 Y JO } su o w w i n g LY N O D YO T d a d A S Ti g G a G q 4 u I *t y Y *- rp op or @ pu e s . su o i ©O 8. uy J 32 § Z6 l ‘ "s i Aq u n o y ’ Q 9 go kd o Ad . Q ‘e s t e pu s 3 kd e 4 de *t ¥ U . i? qu e p u e @t T J? £ ‘ {a M 2 ss We, and each of us, acknowledge ourselyts bétmd unto the Defendant... herein named in this action, in the sum of two hundred dollars, to be void, hawevef, if the within named Plaintiff shall pay the defendant all such costs as the Defendant may recover of the Plaintiff in this action. % Witness our hand and seal this the day of 192 (SEAL) (SEAL) .(SEAT.) maketh oath that he is a resident of County, North Carolina, and worth TWO HUNDRED dollars over and above all his liabilities and legal exemptions allowed by law. Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of , 192 (SEAL) (SEAL) Clerk Superior Court. TB u z Z t u o 9 North Carolina, § In the Superior Court, Iredell County. § Before the Clerk. J.A4. Bradford, Administrator of W.R. Bradford, deceased,J.A.Bradford individually and wife,Rosa Bradford, and Mrs. W.R. Bradford Petition for dower Vse and sale of lands for partition and for assets, J.B. Bradford andwife, “mma Bradford, J.G.Freeze andwifs,Lola Freeze, Tom Elliott and wife,Tina Elliott, Will L. Smith,G.W. Nash and wife, Sallie Nash,Roy T. Troutman, Q.0. Lytely and wife, Berta Lyrely, Geroldine Troutman, Sherly Daniels, and wife, Pearl Vaniels, Glenn Smith, Rechel Smith, Eugene Smith, Graham Smith, Geneva Smith, Florence Smith and Mee Smith. TO THE CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF IREDELL COUNTY: THE PETITIONERS COMPLAIN AND ALLEGE: FIRST: That W.R. Bradford died intestate in Iredell County, State of North Carolina, end that J.A. Bredford was duly appointed admin- istrator of his estate by the Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County on the 9th. day of Yecember,1927, and thereupon entered upon the adminsitration of said estate, SECOND: Tnat from the best information and knowledge which the petitioner, J.A. Bradford, administrator cf the estate of W.R. Bradford, deceased, has been able to obtain the debts outstanding against said estate amount to about $ 500,90 ° THIRD:That there is no personal property of said estate, except the small amount of property assigned to the widow as her years allowance, leaving no personal property with which to pay the indebtede ness of said estate. “a M “p l o s p e i g Lt 6 l FOURTH: That at the time of the death of the said W.R. Bradford and durfhg coverture with the petitioner, Mrs, W.R. Bradford, the said W.R. Bradford was seized in fee Simple and in Possession of the following described lands, to-wit: Beginning et a red oak, thence Seuth 153 peles te a stake on Whaley's line; thence West 10 peles te a white oak; thence West 143 peles to a pine; thence Nerth 18 West 140 poles te a red oak; thence East 178 peles te a black eak; thence Nerth 52 Peles te a stake, j Corner; thence “ast 49 peles to the beginning, centaining 156 acres more or less, excepting 82 acres, mere er less frem the above beundries, said 82 acres being lands cenveyed te N.L. Bradferd by WeR. Bardferd and wife, See Deed Book Ne. 7 at pages 55 and xx 504. PIFTH:That the petitioner, Mrs, W.R, Bradford,the widow of WR. Bradford, deceased,desires to hate her dower im said lands allotted to her, and to that end she prays the Court to issue a writ of dower, or that the Court appoint by consent of the Parties hereto three disinterested qualified persons to act as jurors,bo view said lands,and to allot to her one-third thereof for the term of her natural life as dower, SIXTH: That the petitioner, J.A, Bradford, end the defendants, J.B. Bradford,Lola Preeze, Tina Elldott, Sallie Nash, Berta Lyrely, Geroldine Troutman,Pearl Daniels, Glenn Smith,Rochel Smith, Eugene Smith, Graham Smith, Geneva Smith, Florence Smith and Mae Smith, are tenants in common and are seized in fee simple and infossession of the above described lands, subject to the dower interest of Mrs. W.R. Bradford, SEVENTH: That the petitioners are of full age, and the defendants, Geroldine Troutman, Glenn Smith, Rochel Smith, Eugene Smith, Graham Smith, Geneva Smith, Florence Smith and Mae Smith, are minors under the age of twenty one years, without general or testamentary guardian, and the other defendants are all of full age, EIGHTH:That the interests of pertitioners and defendants in said lands subject to the dower interest of Mrs. W.R. Bradford are as follows, toewit: J.A. Bradford part thereof J.B. Bradford part thereof Lola Freeze part thereof Tana Elliott part thereof Sallie Nash pert thereof Berta Lyrely part thereof Geroldine Troutman part thereof Pearl Daniels part thereof Glenn Smith part thereof Kochel Smith /64 part thereof Eugene Smith part thereof Graham Smith part thereof Geneva Smith part thereof Florence Smith /64 part thereof Mee Smith 1/64 pert thereof NINTHsThat the petitioners desire to hold their interests in said lands in severalty,. ENTH: That a sale of said lands subject to the dower interests of Mrs. W.R. Bradford would be more advantageous to all parties MMMMMMMKMAXXx interested that an actual divission of Same; that an actual divission of said lands can not be had owing to the great number interests and parts that seid lands would nave to be cut up into, making a small number of acres to eacn tenant in commons ELEVENTH:That the petitioners have agree that the Court may appoint three disinterested free holdews to lay off the dower asked for in this petition, WHEREFORE, petitioners pray the Coubt to appoint three comrissioners to allot to the widow, Mrs. W.R, Bradford, her dower in said lands as prayed for in this petition, «nd to appoint some competent person a Commissioner to sell said lands subject to the dower aforesaid at public sale after due advertisement to the highest bidder, upon such terms as to the Court may seem best, and report his broceedings in regard to said sale within ten days after said sale into the office | Aa fon; ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER of the Clerk of this Court. J.A. Bradford, after being duly sworn, says; Tnat he is one of the petitioners, and hes read the foregoing petition, and that Saia petition is true of his own knowledge, except as to those matters and things stated therein upon infa@ mation and belief, end as to those matters and things he believes it to be trues P a = Sworn to and subscribed before me f - V this the lizi, Gay,of Jan ¥,1928, a6 oe ae pt. C.8.C,. ‘i WD = a a. oS = a. = a Le 6 l Nerth Carelina, } In the Superier Court, Iredell County. | Befere the Clerk. J.A. Bradferd, Administrater ef WeR. Bardferd, deceased, Et. Al. Vs. Petitien and erder fer Guardian Ad Litem, Jed, Bradferd, Et. Al. Te the Clerk ef the Superier Court ef Iredell Ceunty: B The petitioners in the ebeve entitled cause respectfully shew te the Cart that the abeve named defen Gants, Gereldine Treutman, Glenn Smith, Rechel Smith, “ugene Smith, Graham Smith, Genevs Smith, Flerence Smith and Mae Smith,in this prececding te lay eff dewer and se11 lands fer partition end assets are miners, under twenty one years of age witheut general er testamentary guardian;that said ners have been duly served by personel servise of auniriens in this preceeding, snd that seid minors have an interest in the lands descrit ed in said petifiien filed in this cuuse, Wherefere, petitieners hereby rake applicatien te the Ceurt te appeint seme suitable persen te act as @ardian Ad Litem fer said minere and te represent themand their interests in this preceeding, This tne 16th. day ef “eoruary 7 19088; a a tA—, Atternays for Petitioners. ORDER APPOINTING WARDIAN AD LITEM. Sees een It appearing te the Ceurt*that the abeve naned Gefendants, Gereldine Treutmen,Glenn Smith,Rechel Smith,£ ugene Suith, Graham Smith, Geneva Smith, Flerence Smith and Mae Smith, sre miners witheut any Goerdian and Hugh G, Mitchel] shaving ceme inte Ceurt and signified his Willingness te represent sa.d min ners$ au ie, therefere, ordered and adjudged that Hugh G, Mitchell be and he is hereby appeinted Guardian ad Litem, ef the abeve named infant defendants, end the said Huga G. Mitwnell Gierdian Ad Litem, is autherized and directed te Sppear and defend this preceeding fer said Miners, This February 16th.,1928, Beha Y i] } NXg ho Ly { Clerk Superier Cetrt Tredell lh Nerth Carelina, SUPERIOR COURT---SUMMONS In Accordance With Chapter 66 Public Laws 1927 a IREDELL COUNTY—In the Superior Court, J.A. Bardford, adinninda&trater of W.R. Bradferd, deceased, and JA. Braidfrera Ardividualiy and wife, Resa Bradferd, and Mrs, WR. Bradferc AGAINST SUMMONS FOR RELIEF Hugha G. Mitchell, Mardian Ad Litem ef Gereldine Treutman, tan Smith, Recehel Smits Hugene “nith, Graham Smith, eneva Smite, Flerence Smitn and age Smith THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA: To the Sheriff of Iredell County—GREETING YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO SUMMONS. Hugh G. Mitchell, Guardian Ad of Sereldine Treutman, Glenn “mith, Recenel Snitn,Pugcens Smita, Granam ; : , + DT < Smita, “eneva Smita, ““lorepce omitm aed lise Smith the defendant... above named, if he be found within your County, to be and appear at the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court, for the County of Iredell, at the Court House in Statesville, not later than THIRTY DAYS from date of service of this summons, and answer the complaint, a copy of which is hereto attached, (or which will be filed in the office of Clerk of Superior Court of Iredell County within the time as set out in the attached order) and let the said defendant take notice that if. he failfto answer the said complaint within the time required by law, the plaintiff will 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 16tRaday of reb PUaPYs , 192 4? “ a ‘ . > 7 - f r Chit. Ai Ld fy ll bij Clerk Superiof Qourt, Iredell County. UM Pl o s p e s g Lé é l aL SI iS § e0 ¥ e r e T y Tu i ‘u 4 t m s Te u s e y £2 r e n I c G Tu g eu s e P n y Pe TM C U N O B ’ Pu s pe q d e o d Ti e se y pu e 44 SR Y V b ‘w e *8 Z 6 T * °@ 4 L T "p s s ‘w 4 t w s BA o u s , “ . ey Ce r ‘P r a r a a y uz n h 7 37 * Ay ~— — ¥ . fc z ed 1 ej p i v e ej p e i g *‘ T T e w o y t ‘S A eq “p a Se ; . « JP Y 10 } su o w r w i n g LY N O D WO r d a d A S Ti a q a u y l “A N Y S. U l d YH I Y S PY UV T p r e r y H fw e u q n e s y ®U T P T i e d e n Je me g r i t ° 45 e t ‘p a s e o JO LO Q V I LE T T , ty ° 9 *T V We, and each of us, acknowledge ourselves bound unto the Defendant e.. herein named in this action, in the sum of two hundred dollars, to be void, however, if the within named Plaintiff shall pay the defendant all such costs as the Defendant. _. may recover of the Plaintiff in this action. Witness our hand... and seal... this the day of epee. | all (SEAL) (SEAL) (SEAL) maketh oath that he is a resident of County, North Carolina, and worth TWO HUNDRED dollars over and above all his liabilities and legal exemptions allowed by law. Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of... , 192 ' (SEAL) (SEAL) Clerk Superior Court. ~ eu j9 8 e 4 a 2 Tt AA “ Pt e s je de o ‘s u e u u n s st y 4 J? O@ 8 T A I S S “U M “p l o s p e s r g Lc 6 l Nerth Yereline, ( In the Superier Ceurt, Iredell County. | Befere tis Clerk. JA. Bradferd, Aiministraeter ef WR. Bradford, deceased, Et. Al. Answer ef the defendenta, Va. Gereidine Troutman,Glonn Smith, Rechel Snith,Zugene Srith, Grahem Smith,Geuova Snith, Florence Smith and Mae Smith, threugh their Guardian Ad Liter i diuga.G. Mitchel) use Bracferd, Et. Al. Te tae Clerk ef the Superier Court ef Iredell Ceunty: Gereldine Troutman, Glenn Smith,Rechel Smith, Kugene Smith, Granam Smith, Geneve Smith, Flerence Smith and “ge Sm ith, threugh Hugh G. Mitchel) ...__..tnheir Guardian Ad Litem, enswering the petitiem filed in this Cause allese and S8y: Thet each and very allegatien centained in the fi third, feurtn, fifth, s&xth, xeventh, eighth, eleventh parazraphs of the petit rat, secend, ninth, tenth and sien areTtue and admitted, Wnerefere,tne above naned defendmts their prayer fer tne relief demended, Jein the petitieners in Thia “sbrmary 17th. ,1928, Gereldine Troutman,Glenn Smith, Rechel Smith, — Eugene Smith, Graham Smith, Geneva Smith TR estititinicisciiaitiiiek Geneva Sm —meva Smith, Flex ith and Mae Smith —_———— North Carolina ! In the Superior Court ' 4redell Vounty 4 Sefore the Clerk J. A. Bradford, Administrator — We. K, Bradford, deceased, et €@l, ) OKDER APPOINTING CVOMMISSIONERS ) TO ALLOT DOWEK, AND APPOINTING vs ) COMMISSIUNER TO SLL LAND FOR ) ASSETS ANp KOR PARTITION J. B. Bradford et al. ) This cause coming on to be heard, and being heard before the undersigned Clerk of Superior Court of Iredell County, upon the petition, and it appearing to the Court that the lands cane not be divided among the tensnts in common witnout injury to tne parties plaintiffs ana defendants, and that the defendants have each been served by personal service of summons, and that the petition in this proceeding was duly filed in this office on the 14th day of January, 1928, and that the infant defendants, mention- ed in this proceeding and in the petition, by, ana through tneir Guardian ad litem, Hugh G. Mitchell, who was duly and regularly appointed Guardian ad litem, to represent said infants, have filed their answer admitting the allegations contained in the petition: It is therefore ordered ana adjudged by the court that S. 0. Laxenby, W. E, Stikeleather and M. F, Carter, be, and they are hereby appointed commissioners, who shall meet on the uw emises described in the petition, ana after being duly sworn by some one authorized to admisister Oaths, snall allott ana set apart to the petitioner, Mrs. W. R, Bradford, widow of W. R. Bradford, deceased, according to law her dower in said lands which is one-third in value thereof, including tne dwelling nouse and outhouses, said lands being the lands of ner late husband and being described in the petition, and report to this court their proceedings under their hands within five days. And it appearing to the court that the personal estate of the late W. R, Bradford, aeceased, is insufficient to pay his debts and charges of administration, and tnat the tenants in common desire to sell said lanas for partitions It is therefore, further ordered and adjudged by the court that tne lands described in the petition be sola for assets to pay debts and for pattition, and that J. G4, Lewis, be ana he is nereby appointed a commissioner of this court to sell said lands at pub- lic sale at the covrt house door of Iredell Younty, in which county Said lands are located, on Monday, the 23rd day of April, 1928, at 12 o'clock M., to the nighest bidder upon such terms as the court may direct, and to either sell said lands in separate tracts, or in a whole, as in the opinion of tne commissioner is for the best interest of the interested parties, and under the direction of the court, and subject to the dower right of Mrs. W. R, Bradford; that notice of such sale be published in the Statesville Daily, &@ newspaper published in Iredell County, for four suctessive weeks prior to the sale, and at torr other public pleces tn astd eeunt said ‘s to be sola one-taird caan, one-third in three months, and remaining one-third in six montns from confirmation of sale, deferred payments to draw interest at the legal rate, and that saia commissioner report his proceeaings in the premises to this , UM pl o s p e s g 61 LC court witnin ten days from the date of sale. This the 20th day or February, 1928. - LMU ALA OLayA/ ierk of Supérior Court of TIredell County, ( Morth Carolina, ® — bo = oC’ = ~ = ad Lé 6 l “U M “p l o j p e i g Nerth Carelins, | In the Superier Ceurt, Iredell Ceunty. | Befere the Clerk. Bradferd, administrater of ; Bradferd, deceased, Et. Al. } Vs. } OATH OF COMMISSIONERS. Bradferd, Et. Al. ' We snd each ef us solemnly swear thet in the laying eff ef the dewer ef Mrs. W.RK. Bredferd, new abeut te be made by us in the abeve entitled prececding, we will de equal and impartial justice ameng the several claimants accerding te the rights ef all interested parties, end agreeable te law; Se Kelp Us Ged. This the 20th, dag ef February,1928. Swern te and subscribed befere me, teais tme 2Otk. day ef February,1928. feed eh y ih AA Kil ae th . € Lak 4 me a. Iara HK Shc she Vr ie 44 ates ft A radtnA_ Aeacaucd 4 eae are) eg UO 5 ar /) y / — f a j : a Whe. Cherft Oe ae Sax lAt er al Gk Lh ee ¢. "2D ake / / WH / JL / hdd Hew L L.4 VON 0+ dan: Ur. 8 L re hrwegrcd _ : ’ f } 1 “MATL Ar_lin t{(42KA_ ie Tee NAf0448 Ett toda vim ' . j j LY an a Ct Ke Ae, Ee o A Ps AL, ft rere # / 4 ; / Mri Xe d Owl 1F— hay ch tlt Its F J a 4 . tA, de ae ae Aroe’ ZL ax A t Cds, , , Coe CM, } ‘ ies Tak acd oak: Mica: Li ok a VAA / ; ; ; f Jrie ff, J / See EDA. 11th. ROtrA”A, a1 ‘ \ ‘ ] 4 a f 2 , ied : ‘ Av teed, I K. ' / ee ail 4 C2 aedk jC ek Pun ey Neth... fa ry 1/2. Dot. 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Bradford and others, the undersigned Commissioner will on Monday the 23rd, day of April,1928, MMK at 12 O'clock, Noon,at the Court house door in Statesville, North Carolina, offer for sale to the highest bhdder the following tract of lands,to-wit: Beginning at a stone on Whaly's line and running West 10 poles to a white oak stump; thence South 4 West 9 poles to a stohe; thence North 88 West 146 poles to a pine stump, Morrow's corner; thence North KEXXWAMX 18 West 8 poles to a red oak, J.A. Bradford s corner; thence North 67 East 125 poles to a stone, J.A. Bradford's corner; thence North 14 East passing said Bradford's corner at 60 poles 108 poles to a stone;thence South 86 East o4 poles to dower corner 47% pol s to pine knot; thence South 15 West 158 poles to the beginning, containing 735 acres, more or less. The above lands will be sold in several tracts, then as a whole, the highest bid being reported to the Court, and will also, be sold subject to the dower of Mrs. W.R. Bradford, which has been laid off and allotted to her, The said lands will be sold on the following terms, one#third in cash, one-third in three months and the remaining one-third in six months from confirmation of sale. Deferred payments to HXWHK Crew interest at 6per cent from date of confirmation of sale, TMXHXX This the 22nd. day of March,1928, Ma tia de a oe nee — Vinin I SS IONER WD al ou = F. < a Lt 6 l Subscription Price To THE STATESVILLE DAILY SIX MONTHS 3.00 ADVERTISING RATES PEGRAM A. BRYANT, PROPRIETOR FURNISHED ONE MONTH 50 | ON APPLICATION SINGLE COPY OS PUBLISHED EVERY-WEEK.DAY Ne SS Month) 1 2}; 3/4/,5 |6/7 |8 |9 DO /|11 /12 {13 |14 |15 |16 |17 |18 [19 |20 |21 | 22/2315 ; ot Total Credits jpn fff otto tt | eoisicnia ti aiiacecet Jan, tt ES T A T E SA L E OF RE A I Zz North Carolina jf In tne Superior Court Iredell County } Before tne Clerk J. A. Bradford, Administrator of We RK. Bradford, deceased, et al vs REPORT OF SALE J. B. Bradford, et al. TO JOHN L, MILHOLLAND, CLERK OF SUPERIOR CUURT OF IREDELL CUUNTY: Pursuant to an order of the Superior Court of Iredell County, State of North Carolina, made in the above entitled proceedings, I exposed to sale to the highest bidder at the court- house door of Iredell County, after due advertisement, as directed by the court ana by law provided, on Monday, the 23rd day of April, 1928, at 12 o'clock M., the lands described.in the petition, when and where J. A. Bradford became the last and highest bidder for said land for the sum of $2,500.00. That since said sale, Isidore Wallace has placed ap 10 per cent increase on said bid, having bid $2,750.00. Because of the increased bid aforesaid, and for the further reason that said bid of $2,500.00 1s not a fair and reason- able price for said property, said lands being of a greater value, I recommend that said sale be set aside, and a resale ordered upon such terms as the court may direct. This tne 2nd day of May, 1928. J, + 4 ei Commissioner North Varolina 4} In tne Supertor Court } Iredell County } Before the Clerk J. A. Bradford, Administrator of W. R. Bradford, deceased, et al, vs ORDERING K#-SALE OF PROPERTY ) ) ) ORDEK S#TTING ASIDE SALE AND ) ) ) J. B. Bradford, et al. This proceeding again coming on to be heard upon the report of J. G. Lewis, Commissioner nretofore appointed by the court to sell the lands described in this proceeding, and it anvear- ing from said report that the commissioner did on the 25rd day of April, 1928, expose said lanas for sale at the court house door of Iredell County, at public auction, and that J. A. Bradford became tne last and nighest bidder for said lands at the price of $2500.u0, and that since said sale said bid has been increased to $2750.00 by Isidore Wallace, and it furtner apnearing to said court that said bid is inadeguate: It is,therefore, ordered and adjudged by the court tnat said sale be, ana it is hereby set aside, ana the said commissioner is directed by the court to re-sell said property, upon the same terms as heretofore directed, after due advertise- ment as provided by law. It is further ordered by the court that said commissioner sell said lana st the court house door of Iredell County on Monday, the 4th day of June, 1928, at 12 o'clock M., the bidding to commence at $2750.00. This cause is retained for further orders, This the 10th day of May, 1928. t Bae Be () abi EA YIUACK ellaud, Clerk of Superior Court NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE Under and by virtue of an order and decree of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, made in the special proceed« dng entitled J.A. Bradford, Administrator of W.R. Bradford, deceased, and others Vs. J.B. Bradford and others, the undersigned commissioner will re-sell et the Court house door of Iredell County in Statesville, North Carolina, to the highest bidder, on Monday,tho 4the day of June,1928, at 12 O'clock, Noon, the following described lands, to-wit: | Beginning at a stone on Whely's line and running West 10 poles to a white oak stump; thence South 4 West 9 poles to a stone; thence North 88 West 146 poles to a pine stump,Morrow's corner; thence North 18 West 8 poles to a red oak, J.A. Bradford's corner;thence North 67 East 125 poles to a stone, J.A. Bradford's corner;thence North 13 East passing said Bradford sc orner at 60 poles 108 poles to e stone; thence South 86 East 34 poles to dower corner 47% polee to a pine knot; thence South 1g West 158 poles to the Yeginning, containing 73 acres,more or less. The above lends will be sold subject to the dower of Mrs.W.R. Bradford on a part of said lands, and on the following terms,to-wits one-third in cash,one-third IMXMXMMMAKKMAX in three months, sand the remaining onesthird in six months from confirmation of sale, Deferred payments to draw interest at 6 Per cent from date of confirmation of sale. The bidding will commence at $2750.00. This Way 15th.,1928. 5d. cS Commissioner Se Be 2 ot ar | SP Lis STATESVILLE, N. e. AM pa eae \ / ( ES T A T E . Subscription Price TO THE STA TE ONE YEAR $6.00 : seer ee 2 aT s fF RE A L Co m m i s s i o n e r . a PEGRAM A. BRYANT, F| ONE MONTH -50 in , ey SINGLE COPY : PUBLISHED EVERY.W! | ] | | | 8 |}9/10/ 11 12/13 14/ 15 | 16 17| 18/19] 20 | 21 | w = “U M “p l o j p e Lt 6 l ae a as ag North Carolina |} In tne Superior Court Iredell County | Before the Clerk J. A. Bradford, Administrator of W. Re Bradford, deceased, et al vs KEPURT OF RE-SALE J. Be Bradford, et al. Pursuant to an order of the Superior Court of Iredell County, State of North Carolina, made in the above entitled proceedings, I exposed to re-sale to the highest bidder at the courthouse door of Iredell County, after due advértisement, as directed by the court and by law provided, on Monday, the 4th day of June, 1928, at 12 o'clock M., the land described in the petition, when and where J. A. Bradford became the last and nighest bidder for said lend for the sum of $3,450.00. The said purchaser stands teady to comply with the terms of the sale and will pay cash for said lands upon confirmation of said sale. I consider the purchase price of $3,450.00 for said lands fair and reasonable, and all tnat said lands are worth, ana respectfully recommend that said sale be confirmed, and a deed made to said purchaser upon payment of the purchase money. This June 6th, 1928. Zi ‘Commissioner North Carolina {| In tne Superior Court i Iredell County {| Before the Clerk J. A. Bradford, Administrator of W. R. Bradfora, deceased, et al, vs DECKSE CONFIRMING SALE ) ) ) ) ) ) J. Be Bradford, et al. Tnis proceeding again coming on to be neard upon the report of J, G. Lewis, Commissioner, heretofore appointed to sell tne lands described in the petition in this proceeding, and it appearing from said report that on the 4th day of June, 1928,said commissioner exposed to public sale at the court house doore of Iredell County, said lands, wien anda where Os hs Bradford became the last and highest bidder for same at the price of $3,450.00, wnich sum is a fair and reasonable price for said lands, and it appearing further to the court that said sale was in all respects duly and properly made, and that more than twenty days has elapsed, since the filing of the report of said commissioner, and no increased bid having been Placed thereon: It is therefore, ordered, adjudged and decreed by the court that saia sale to J. A. Bradford, be, and the same is, hereby in all respects confirmed, and the said Je G. Lewis, Commissioner as aforesaid, upon the payment of the purchase money in full by the said J. A, Bradford, shall execute and deliver a deed in fee simple for said land to the said J. A. Bradford. The said commissioner is further ofdered to pay from the proceeds of said sale the costs of this oroceeding, and pay the surplus to J. aA. Bradford, Aaministrator of the estate of W. R. Bradford, deceased, This the 29th day of June, 1928, ~\ North Carolina | In the Superior Court Iredell County } Before the Clerk a J. A. Bredford, Admr. of W. R. FINAL SHETT LAMENT Bradford, deceased. RECEIPTS Received from J. &, Lewis, Commissioner, on July 14th, 1928, the sum of $3,313.73 DISBURSEMENTS Dec. 9th, 1927, Paid J.A.Hartness, C.8.C., letters of administration Paid Dr. E. & Little, doctor bill for W.Kk.Bradford,May 28th,1924, 50.00 Paid Johnson Funeral Home, funeral expenses for W.RK.Bradford,May 28th,1924 150.00 Paid Carrie Bradford Feimster, Sept. 17th, 1928 300.00 Paid J. &, Sherrill, Sneriff, Taxes for years 1926, 1927,and 1928 151.38 December 28th, 1928, J. A. Bradford, Admr., commissions 194.90 Lewis & Lewis, Attorneys 75.00 John L, Milholland, C.S.C., for this settlement 8.60 Total Disbursements $913.73 Balance on hand $2,400.00 This amount has been distributed to the heirs-at-law as follows: J. B. Bradford, July 14th, 1928 $300.00 Mrs. Lola Freeze, July 14th, 1928 300.00 Mrs. Tina Elliott, July 14th, 1928 500.00 Mrs. Sallie Nash, July 14th, 1928 300.00 Mrs. Berta Lyerly, July 14th, 1928 500.00 J. A. Bradford, July 14th, 1928 500.00 “U M “p l o s p e i g Lé 6 l John L, Milholland, C.8.C., for Geraldine Troutman, a minor, Dec. 27th, 1928, $3500.00 Mrs. Pearl Daniels, Aug. 4th, 1928 $35.00, and December 28th, 1928, $2.50, 37.50 John +, Milholland, Dec. 28th, 1928, for Glenn Smith, Rochel Smith, Eugene Smith, Graham Smith, Geneva Smith, Florence Smith and May Smith, minors, meing $357.50 each 262.50 Fi: Se administrator o Sworn to and subscribed before me, this the — day of December, 1928. Cee the of pe Court ~ Examined, se and approved. 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M iA | APPLICATION FOR LETTERS initial cna and for sale by Brady Printing Statesville, N. C. ———————— -- SSS ‘ecethitiainia is a nT FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY re: IREDELL COUNTY :—In THE SUPERIOR Court. IN THE Marrer or THE WILL or neonsemeernernmnnnn. S, O, ileal rasinaecttie day being duly sworn, doth say : late of said County, is dead, having died on the. 7 ing first made and published... her. last Will and Testa- APCs the executor named therein. Augusta Bradley wm CONSiSting of Real Estate ¢... ~~ and Personal Property $ plication; and th NAME AGE (If Minor) RELATION ADDRESS Oscar I Bradley brother Mooresville, N Mrs Ida C Brawley sister Mrs Agnes L Elliott sister Brig@geton, N. are the parties entitled under said Will to the said property. Sworn to and subsepthed before me this wwmemClerk Superior Court. Address....6 000 ee eee eennenne, OATH OF EXECUTOR ee ome STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA Iredell swspnsnonosnsennasassonusenmetonseneecnstontoevetttisesseen - County Oscar I Bradley & Robt icin: do solemnly swear that I believe this paper writing to be \ SS.—In the Superior Court. and contain the last Will and Testament of rerimancnesete - that I will well and truly execute the same by firs is s on his Said estate shall ex- tend, or the law will charge me, and all other duties pertaining to the office according to law, to the best of my skill and ability. So help me God. oubdser ibed and Sworn to be nnenerteetseneganes ] sxecut...... oonee eeeeee 7Y ™ Mooresville, N. C, May 8th 1939 I, Cora Augusta Bradley being of sound mind but considering the uncertainty of my life do make and declare this to be my last will and testament. lst. I do will and decree that all debts and funeral expenses be paid and a marker be Placed at my grave said marker not to cost more than ($50.00) fifty dollars and also request my body be placed in &@ plain coffin not costing more than($100.00) one hundred dollars and I do will and decree that if no cash be available to pay afore- mentioned expenses that the land willed to m# by my brother Walter W Bardley be used so far as necessary to meet all expenses that may have accrued. do will and decree that the balance of the afore- mentioned land shall be equally devided as to value among my next 1es f Ie i eae Nan: T Re . da 1 rawley and M \ ory T Ol Kin Ow: Vvscar Ll Bre y “iS 144 uv brawley and Mrs Ag@n du Dp BtLiott. 3rd. I do will and a 7¢ tO my sister Mrs Ida Cc Brawley the home place (together with all buildings thereo containing 14 acres more or less Ld rid b he the contents the house shall be aeviced by my sisters Mrs Ida | srawley and Mrs Agnes L Elliott as directed in the Oscar I Bradley I Bradley land s shares of noninteres also 4 share any and all 4th. 1. do will my interest in the land knovm land containing 45 acres more bearing stock in the Mooresvil . 4 Maarnacers 1 ' hha 16 in the Mooresville Warehouse SO Q K d e notes or securetys I may hold at I hereby appoint and constitute my brother Oscar I Bradley if living to be my lawful executor if not living I then appoint Robt L Brawley top be said executor to carry out this will, In testimony thereof I Cora Augusta Bradley do this the Sth of’May 1939 execute this will and testament by setting my hand and offering my seal hereto. > J Cora Augusta Bradley (Seal) ( ) dt y s s o y n o e x g ( ) Uo n e s j s t u l U I p y JO Y } O Y M J} V d I P U l as v e | q : LN V L Y O d N W ] yu n o g {0 44 2 1 9 oa ai i 61 97 8 d 61 -- - - J o yy u o u L aq } | ur so y n o e x g JO 1O z B A Y S I U T I p Y Pe u l V U eA o q E ay } JO uo r y B a r z i e N b ay } s1 e a 0 d yA o d a t ST Y L aD v W d S SI H L 3S N LO N OG | WH A AO AL V O I S A I L Y S S SI L Y a d O U d TI T Y 40 AN T I V A AL V W I X O 0 U d d Y TV L O L ‘) (N Ul pe z B o o ] pu s pe u M m o az e j s y [V O N Ay s o d o i d sn o s u e [ [ e o s t l sy o n p o i d wi e Se j O N pu e se d e v s z 1 0 O [ sa l z e r o i j o u e q 0} aj q e A e d so u B i n s u y aq e i s y 0} aj q u d e d so u B i n s u y ss o u t s n g Au e Ul pe u M o 4s e i 0 } U ] ai n z y U A N y Us y o } T y pu e s pl o y e s n o y pe u m o sp u o g pu e s4 9 0 } $ (A N V W S 4C ZW Y N ) sp i s o d e p yu e g OI N V E 4O 3N Y N ) $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ ¥ sj i s o d e p yu e g dI H S N O I L V 1 3 4 | 3o V v SW Y N __ a m s n o u v i s s | se v ) 1 Sa l l u a d O u s — — < i = ‘ — s S IN 3 G 3 0 3 0 JO Sa l e vI D I S A N 3 8 IN 3 O 0 3 0 3 0 SO Sa i L y u a d 0 u d GA L S LS “s j z 0 d e r as o y } ay 0} aa n y i e s ey } 10 z pa p r a o a d St OO ' O O T S F° PU B V ‘a q n o y d n p ut en u e a s y Jo JU o W Z I E d a q ] OY } 07 pe y s T u I N y oq [I M yo r y a ‘1 0 3 n -J a x q ] 10 1O P B I Y S I U I W I P Y oY } JO UO T } B a I F I T E N b Jo su l t , O4 7 7B qa o d a st y y ar e d a i d 03 sj 1 n 0 d Ao j s e d n g JO S¥ I 2 [ D OY } sa i m n b e r JO Y en u e r e y oy } JO su o Bf o I Z T V JO OZ AO H I S [L O N ee ss q u a a y a AA N Y O L L Y 40 SN V N ss a u a q d y -— er , ‘ : “— “ S A I L V L I N G S a u d a y dO SA V N AL N N O D i ae P : ae ’ -“ G L V L S q dO IN V N Te sc a e s e n i n e g g p e t l i c n a t e p i n i m a i a e e a e n n e e n i a t t a p e nC ‘J 'N ‘H D I S Va “A N N S A S Y AO IN S W L Y V d a d SH L OL LY N O D AO WH A 1 I D AO LH O d s a Y e1 z wu o s oe i 7 Vititdin petls - (2 _ C.Y.8 the Ck & Crcaf. 7 Vala ya - Ory 2c Conk _— a BL... “ hl Ate? | ¢ CO ate ee | ie 4 “7 : ve fot Pci 52 Sy tal tilee,> d tital cL, Aut His, ive afpl: a a cl a V4 ; AAAs c f- t PL) Soe 7 acct = os peradt igre , (, ) Vey , Ls uly ‘ | L- fJ— \ \ y 4 Oeeark (Brat y } ‘V Y RI O . ) ‘A d pr i g rember 186, 1940 reply to your le roof December 17th will say, do not have blank ax e tax reports but these Wood vOhnston, there in M Sville, and Can advise you as to whet is hecessary to be included in the report, the other mat i Cora ~ ise OF ] bradley is to be used course, all rents due S death would } plied to the payn have owed at the the +he + Vaid 3 i In CvUidl?d "Y B1 O D ‘A o l pe i g Or e l NORTH CAROLINA a i= SUPERIOR COURT COUNTY O. I. Bradley and Robert L. rawley ‘OnE cr 3 aka te LNVENTORY Voeixecutors of Cora Bradley, Estate {| Fa i ELLE C. G. SMITH, CLERK SUPERIOR COURT, IREDELL COUNTY: cad eed Sad Your representativesof the above named deceased, respectfully return and show, upon oath, that the following is a just, true and perfect inventory of the real estate, goods, and chattels belonging to the estate of Cora bradley, deceased, late of ITredell County, which has come into the hands of the said representatives or into the hands of any person for them, Said representatives further aver that they do not kmow of any error or omission in this inventory that may prejudice the interest of any creditor or other interested party. Said representatives aver that they caused to be 4i published in the Mooresville Enterprise a notice to creditors as required by law, the first notice beine published on July 4, One lot household soods w 50.00 Cash in checking account 50.00 Cash, savings and interest August 1, 1940 225.20 5 shares liooresville Cotton Mill Stock 50.00 4 shares Farmers Oil Mill Stock 40.00 Farm crop rents 1940 87 236 Farm Crop Government Check 25254 Respectfully submitted, This the J 6 aay of July, 1941. 0.1 Brady Sworn toa Z subscri ore me this the_/@ day of » 1941, 4 ; SUPERIOR COURT NORTH CAROLINA IN THE SUPERIOR COUR’ O. I. Bradley and Robert L. Brawley, Co-Executors of Cora bradley, deceased O. I. Bradley and Robert L. Brawley, Co-Executors of Cora Bradley, deceased, respectfully return and show, upon oath, the followin’ as a just, full, true and perfect final account for settlement of their transactions as such re tatives: Cash, checking account Cash, savings and interest, Farm crop rents 1940 Farm crop Government checks Cash advanced by 0. I. Bradley DISSURSE! 1940 June 29 = Taxes, lredell County Auge 2 Smith Flowers " " O. I. Bradley, phone bill . ’ Ce Ge Smith Jour t fees Dr. Feezor, Professional Carolina Marble Works Surveying land Bunch Funeral Home W. W. Williamson plats Ne Ce Revenue Dept. Inheritance tax We We Williamson plat lredell County “ax Collector C. G. Smith, Court fees ——$$—— $589.8 Inheritance tax report was filed with the Deputy Commissioner and payment made of the taxes in the amount of ~98.58. household goods was divided between the two sisters, Mrs. C. Crawley and Mrs. Agnes B, Elliott as provided in the will; likewise, the five shares of stock in the Mooresville Cotton Mill and the four shares of stock in the Farmers 01] Mill were trans- ferred to 0. I. Bradley as provided in the will, Respectfully submitted, this the A () X day of July, 1941. (} Zz rol L/ Mae O Fr tie? | A te Sworn to and subscribed before me this the /G_ ih de ale of Jhly, 1941. les at 7 JP ER 7 Vr The foregoing final settlement of 0. I, Bradley and Robert L. Brawley, Co-Executors of the estate of Cora Bradley, has been audited, found correc! and approved; thereupon, they are discharg This the x day of J In th? matter of the Will 7 aim dy ls. fore. ¥ “ewer “ as The Mc. / D3 . Loy ......being duly sworn, doth say: tp La late of ss sounty, is dead, having first made and published uA (] last Will and ae “nt: and that is the e Y. utor named therein. Furthex, a the property of the sgi , consisting of ‘ Neu late tse : Jit is "ie $ so far as ce > asgertai é , “DU is application: gpd that / are the parties entitled under said Will to the said property. Sworn to and subscribed before me this { rT day ) # Sp 3 : 19 27. ) Clerk Superior Court. OATH OF EXECU TOR to be and contain the last Will and Testament ‘Of wey « ; : ‘ that I will well and truly execute the same by first payyhg his debts and then his legacigf, 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 ace ording to law, to the best of my skill and ability. So help me God. Subscribed and sworn to before me this / Pd } ( 4 (/ fe ol f) SL Se VO eee ed, day of WN ane 5 19 eZ. } Ei 5 Y 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 v 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 Ca r o l i n a on th a l } te r PE s cs it e 19 2 an d Summons for Relief—Special Proceedings—Clerk—Printed and for sale by Brady Printing Company, Statesville, North Carolina. SUMMONS FOR RELIEF State of North Carolina, To the Sheriff of the defendant_2__above named, if. //*=<,___be found within your County, to appear at the office of the Clerk of the Su- 4 -> > pericr Court for the County of_/-14.404*-4. a=----, on the._4_......day of and answer the complaint, a copy of which will be deposited in the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court for said ~*~ Lo 7 anal take notice that iff... fail to answer to the said complaint at that time, the plaintiff_-2_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_.°_/_....day of 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 da 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 Ur e Ll si t s te e 19 2 _ _ % Se r v e d _2 Z e 0 2 I ~ ag e ac o n 19 2 . 2. Sh e r i f f ay me e Yo u n t y . Pl a i n t i f f ’ s At t o r n e y . ; ° ta atin Magen iy At-§ 74%) Br a d l e y , J. L. at Oo. LAZENBY COUNTY SURVEYOR STATESVILLE, N.C. PHONE 334 RED i. co ME vesibastiaigsesett ue Ae ath Cpe o- ¥ 4. Yer idea é ek gt AW, Vee Ava. oe Ar“ emia hive tre at 4 Lt £ “E e putter. op He, the cat at We" diate { —_—7T { AL. Lit i te Ute U4FtrHeL — YT — _o pt y14 LH. Mt a t ' 2. " / ; ? lies Ar —e_ thingy C., _ Uni 99 £9r1r2& [AtPLte } re p< vv”. A. C41 A, Ah Alek. jLuetiec 4 ' \ fin e ct Ore eu, c TZ, cA AZ —(rA— “up tf” Ved r. C F sy oe L, tp. A d a FA ( f (Ss & P j . ke. - d / / ; 72-4 ‘in ee Pt ead} Lem zé> Oo. tt_2 ite i - Cie eGo oa - = 1 \ hs, She rik an AsotmnG fed rt Ths fae 12! a 4 Pre Kar Orda ; ees Air / q 2. y . ét-to. * ¢ 4 Ss. O. LAZENBY COUNTY SURVEYOR STATESVILLE, N.C, PHONE 334 RBD ™ WW, 340 14. 1 a / y > 0 —— Se e Ss. O. LAZENBY COUNTY SURVEYOR STATESVILLE, N.C, PHONB 334 RBD 4 / ; / i] rf ws i ; ‘ ‘ en a a « A + - 3 Ss. O. LAZENBY COUNTY SURVEYOR STATESVILLE, N.C, PHONS 334 RBD Ss. O. LAZENBY COUNTY SURVEYOR STATESVILLE, N.C. PHONE 334 RBD Ss. O. LAZENBY COUNTY SURVEYOR STATESVILLE, N.C. PHONE 334 RBD Ss. O. LAZENBY COUNTY SURVEYOR STATESVILLE, N.C. PHONE 334 RBD Ss, O. LAZENBY COUNTY SURVEYOR STATESVILLE, N.C. PHONE 334 RBD Ss. O. LAZENBY COUNTY SURVEYOR STATESVILLE, N.C. PHONE 034 RBD & mt 8 eC Sides 44ek mete \_ a K—— North Carolina, : In the Superior Courte- Iredell Sounty: : before the Clerk. V.W.eBredley,0O.I.Bradley and wife Lattie Bradley,Cora A.Bradley,R.S. Brawley and wife Ids Brawley vs. W.FeElliott and wife Agnes Elliott. Decree confirming report of commissioners, It appearing to the court that C.L.Sherrill,R.Lee Morrison and beO, Lazenby,commissioners heretofore appointed by the court to divite the land described in the petition in this cause among the tenants in common therein named,and allot to each S shere in soveralty,filed their report in this court on the / day of Beasehow’ 1952, and no objection being filed by the pa eS within twenty days allowed by law from the filing said report: It is therefore decreed by the court,that the said report be and the same is hereby in all respects confirmed and it is further ordered, taht said report and the plat appended be enrolled in the records of this court,and the same, together with this decree,be certified to the Register of Yeeds for Iredé1l county,to the end that he may record the same in his office. The said decree is hereby adjudged to be binding between the tenants in common,their heirs and assigns, It is also adjudged that the costs of this proceedings be peid by the parties -s follows: -\’.Bradley,0.I.Bradley,Cora A.Bradley, Ida Brawkey and Agnes Elliott in ecual portions,that is to say each Shall pay one fifth of the cost. This the ¢ > day of June ,1923, IN-Hantrn ty erk Superior Court. Nortp, Carolina, Iredel; County, . I, J. A. Hertness, Clerk of the Superior Court in and for the State and county aforesaid, do hereby certify that the foregoing four sheets is a true and correct copy of the Commissioners report and the decree, confirming said report in the special proceeding , entitled, "W,W,Bradley, et al vs, W.F,Elliott et al," therefore, ~* it is ordered that said commissioners report and the decree, and this- certificate, be registered, Witness my hand, this 4th day of August, 1923, Mooresville ,N.C.,dJune 7,1923, Dear Derman:~ The report of the commissioners in the Bradley mtter was not among the papers,so I have prepared the report and am sending to you with 211 the other papers. Please fill in the date of the filing @@ the report and get Mr.Hartness to sign. I suppose thet my fee should go in es a part of the cost. Whatever you and lMr.Hartness think is right will be 211 right with me. Yours very truly, ZeDeVe Turl ington. Br a d l e y , J. L. 19 2 2 Fi l e d in th a o* f i t e cf th a 1 i th e Su p e r i v r Co u r t fo r ta e Lo u n f Ir e d e l l , St a t e of Pr o y g h } Ca r o l i n a cn th e iy da y of . . Ab a —A , D. nd re c o r d e d in Bo o k “ w e S D sa i d Co u n t y uo ] o U S a1 ) 0 7 ] ‘A o [ p e i g 09 6 1 =~ 215° OU APPLICATION FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY N THE MATTER OF THE WILL OF IREDELL COUNTY :—IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Lattie Shelton Bradley : CG. Gia * wa ne re : eee Before pinch Smith Bic tor eta i Dearman _ being duly sworn, doth say: lattie Shel B . ; : Rou ; lattie Shelton Bradley late of said County, is dead, having died on the day of July , 19.00, having first made and published her _ last Will sai a. oe a b 3 ; and Testament and that Ve He Vearman is the executor named therein. an at ti VOOCLU r . . e Further, That the property of the said latt e Shelt — Bradley consisting of Real Estate $_22VY¥VeYV and Personal Property $ 10,000-00 so far as can be ascertained at the date of this application: and that NAME AGE (If Minor) RELATION ADDRESS Mary Se Hobbs an. Fu i Statesville, | Carri Armour 21 Plu Statesville, N Bs Be le 21 Plus Sis Roseville, California oh Patterson Troutman Statesville, N. C. Statesville, N. C. 21 Plus Nephe San Francisco, Cal. 21 1S Niece Truckee, Cal. 1 21 Plus Niece Jacksonville, Florida rman ed EA Niece Statesville, N. C. Neal H. Holland 21 is Niece Statesville, a +4 ,} A C. See Attached Page are the parties entitled under said Will to the said property. . : ; ; N41, Sworn to and subscribed before me this «(tn day Fe. (Lid CoxecutoF Clerk Superior Court. Address__Pe O- Box 72, Statesville, N. C. OATH OF EXECUTOR STALE OF NORTH CAROLINA REDELL COUNTY : E SUPERIOR COURT Ve He Dearman do solemnly swear that I believe this paper writing to be tain the last Will and Testament of lattie Shelton Bradley i] well and truly execute the same by first paying his debts and then his legacies, so far as the said estate snd, or the law will charge me, and all other duties pertaining to the office of Executor I will discharge g to law, to the best of my skill and ability. So he!p me God. ryt Q OI+), Subscribed and Sworn ” before me this__</th uly” 2 j 19 - X {sf W, 8 4) ry. a ee Execut__°F ae Br a d l e y , Lo t t i e Sh e l t o n 19 6 0 NAME RELATION ADDRESS uo oY S 21 } 0 7 ] ‘A o [ p e i g Nancy P. Johnston Carby Honeycutt Mary B. Honeycutt Ida Bradley Brawley Rachel Shammon Lalin E. Ashmore Vivian E. Peters Legrand E. Taylor William Elliott sh Plus Great Niece Statesville, N. C. Plus Husband Nephew Address Unknown Plus Husband Niece Address Unknown L Plus Sister-In-Law Mooresville, N. C. Plus Husband Niece Charlotte, N. C. Plus Husband Niece Address Unknown Plus Husband Niece High Point, Ne C, Plus Husband Niece Address Unknown Plus Husband Nephew Address Unknown NM oO PE 09 6 1 NN N N N D N Pe e ie ) 4 }- (Memorial Educational Fund) Barium Springs Barium Springs, N. C. Concord Home Mission Concord Presbytery + e Je Pe Horton 21 Plus No Relation Cleveland, N. C Me Vr vit * 4a y y e y M OV B O U L os Ad LN V . L Y O d W ! “A ~~ F an r e g IF A T ? - ~= jo yl u o w 4} Ul LO N D O N so so R4 A S I U L U p YY pe u m m U oA c OU R a n' g é 7 a a ke A He Mo d e s st y 4J 9 V d S SI H L 3S N LO N od HY 3 1 D AO AL V O I S A I L N SD ; ee | | 4 | 7 ye s i! P i 4} ’ ~ SH L L U A d O U d TV 4O IN V I V A A. L Y W I X O W d d Y IV I O L * s O1 ] ST G B A Pe eo u P i n s u ] . u eU u m M O IS @1 9 I U ] . 4N 3 0 3 5 9 3 0 40 S3 I Y V I D I S a N 3 a q g 4N 3 0 3 5 9 3 0 4O S3 1 L u a d O N d <s a n i n s i e e a s t o n r e s e n t t n i c n a n a t i n g e a m a g a p i a n s e s s . , Ol d SI QO ' O O T S jo au r y Y ‘“ a w o n d n p ur S JO S¥ J 9 ] F ) ay a sa z t m b a : —_ SS a u d a y [ ee AA N Y O L L V Y dO AN Y N Si Ha 7 BA Y Z/ ss s NI G Se a EE T AA L L V L N A S A N d A Y AO AW N FP ” MN O a om e e i o n r e n s II e “y y PP A L W L S A dO AW N LY N O D YO I W S d N S 4O WH A a I N D dO LY O d 3 y HO I I V v Y NO I S I A I G xv i SO N V L I N S H N ] SN N 3 Z A S B Y 4O AN 3 S W L Y V d 3 a d VN I T O N V Y S HL Y O N Br a d l e y , Lo t t i e Sh e l t o n ud S Y S 91 } j O ' T “A a [p e l g 09 6 1 PIEDMONT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY MOORESVILLE, NoRTH CAROLINA July 27, 1960 Mr. Carl Smith, Clerk of Superior Court, Statesville, N.C. Dear Sir: Enclosed you will find complete inventory of safety deposit box of Mrs. 0. I. Bradley. I have listed each item in the box and instructed a copy be sent to Mr. Dearman, attorney. Yours very truly, abe J Kah Charles W. Byrd Cashier CC to: Mr. C. H. Dearman, Atty. INVENTORY OF SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX OF MRS, O. I, BRADLEY PIEDMONT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY MOORESVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA uo y a y s a1 1 1 0 7 ] ‘A o [ p e s g Date Taken: July 21, 1960 Persons Present: Charles W. Byrd of Piedmont Bank and Trust Company Mrs, C, E. Hobbs Mr. C. H. Dearman, Attorney 09 6 1 The entire contents of this safety deposit box were as follows: 1. Eight (8) certificates of stock in Mooresville Federal Savings and Loan association, certificate number and amount as follows: # 1650 $1,000.00 # 3805 $1,000.00 8 4284 $1,000.00 # 3803 $1,000.00 # 4282 $1,000.00 $ 4285 $1,000.00 # 3804 $1,000.00 # 4283 $1,000.00 Abowe certificates total $8,000.00. Last Will and Testament consisting of 5 pages dated February 2, 1956, of Mrs, O. I, Bradley. Envelope addressed to Carrie S, Armour and Henrie M. Dearman, containing a request for upkeep of cemetary plot and Signed by Lottie. Envelope containing the Last Will, Inventory and settlement of Mr. 0. I. Bradley Estate, Identification card for Hospital Savings Assoc. of Chapel Hill, N. C, Certificate number 504764, Fire Insurance policy on house and contents located 311 S, Academy Street, Carried with Hartford Fire Ins, Company, $5,000.00 carried on the house and $1,000.00 carried on the contents. Deed to Cemetary lot. Plot #7 20 x 24 feet. Deed to house 311 S, Academy Street, Mooresville, N. C, Also a description of a parcel of land sold off from the above lot, Denvelope containing old deeds of which land has been sold, Also contained in this envelope was a lease agreement from the Pure Oil Service Company, Charlotte, N.C, The undersigned hereby certifies that the above is a true and correct inventory of the contents of the safety deposit box of Mrs, 0. I. Bradley, This 27th day of July 1960, PIBDMONT BANK AND TRUST COMPANY BY__ ("Waste X. Kuh Cashier ud ] o U S oI 0 7 ‘A o | p e s g 09 6 1 INVENTORY OF SAFETY DEPOSIT Box ay ey . iq ‘ R 3 + 0, I ° BRADLEY i v8 tp a* sey MTITCM A or AY my Has 4241 Aids US a COM ('alad "OOR SSV TI Le, NORTH CAROLIAN YJaue taken; duly 21, 1250 D i : “ ur x gf 4 . rersona Present: Charles We. Byrd of Pilodmont M2Ge Ue He 8ODO0S t's Ue lie Jearman, Attorney uc and Trust Company . 9 ; - ‘ " , tes pier ernat + . ’ , 7 f . Vw Vides Mee OY UGODOSLG wo ~ GY LULLOWSS ti -Laaves oO” stock in “ooresville Federal Savir 13S and tion, certificate numger and amount as follows: ‘we L, 99° 3805 $1,000.00 f 4284 21) 000.00 oy VI UU “nud a» 000.00 yes OS 1 YJOO.90 =e ag YJ OU 4223 p 000, 90 Last will and Testament consising of 5 Ve +e br adls pages dated February 2, 1956, Ye welope adcressed to Carrie S. Armour and Henri arman, contain = Jea request for upkeep of cammteny plot and signed ‘by Lottie. 4e LUnvelope containing the Last will, Inventory and settlement of Mie Ue Le sradley ‘3vas . wh Me La} . : ee ate : . ve Cortificate n er 5( oa hee =~ Identification cari fm Hogpital Savings As ' Ghapsl Hill, + Olee ®ire insurance policy on house and contents located oil Se » Acadeny ‘ecb, arried with art Lord Fire Ins. Company. »5,090.90 carried on house and $1,000.00 on the contents, awyve ao 2.99 se SON Ca wh we ena vr a ee +8or SSVid . / of a parcel of land sold of: to Cenetar t Plot ; La 20 x 24 f to house 31] inveLlope containing old deeds of which land has also containe: this envelope was a lca ~~ Oy a Pure Oil Gervice Company, Charlotte, N. ¢ we rue and * of Mrs. TH. 4 F435 ‘ 444409 £/464IC PIEDMONT r °T Ane) Mprrarrm CO) PANY { j ‘ ; i i s bad sal SF boekae Q ‘ Is Ww : BY Charles We Byrd “ vVASiiiel # 3053-A uo } o Y S 07 ‘A a ] p e r g 09 6 1 rm) J2- . her oo oy Sea ae J), S967 a (?, ne ED, {eye ben rentnctheneademe tt 506 FY NORTH CAROLINA, IN THE SUPERICR COURT IREDELL COUNTY. BEFCRE THE CLERK In the matter of the Estate of J Lattie Shelton Bradley b FINAL SETTLEMENT uo I o Y S s a1 1 0 7 ‘A o [ p e r g TO THE HONGRABLE C. G. SMITH, CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF IREDELL COUNTY, 09 6 1 NORTH CAROLINA: NOW COMES, C. H. Dearman, Executor of the Estate of Lattie Shelton Bradley, and being duly sworn, deposes and says the following is a just, true and correct report of all transaction taken by him in the Estate of Lattie Shelton Bradley, since his appointment on July 27, 1960, and he files the following as his final settlement: RECEIPTS Cash on deposit in the First National Bank of Mooresville, N. C. = July 29, 1960 $ 864.96 8-24-60, Federal Savings & Loan Certificate 1,000.00 8-24-60, July & August Rent on Service Station 49.95 9-15-60, September Rent on Service Station 25.00 10-19-60, October Rent on Service Station 25.00 11-2-60, November Rent on Service Station 25.00 11-16-60, Refund from Hospital Savings Assn. $ 1.90 11-16-60, Federal Savings & Loan Certificate 500.00 501.90 501.90 Cash from Federal Savings & Loan Certificate 500.00 12-21-60, December Rent on Service Station 25.00 4-12-61, January Rent on Service Station $ 25.00 4—12-61, Dividend Check from Mooresville Federal Savings & Loan Assn. 120.00 4=12-61, February Rent on Service Station 25.00 4-12-61, March Rent on Service Station 25.00 412-61, April Rent on Service Station 25.00 412-61, Inheritance Tax from Mrs. Alma Belk 2.00 $222.00 4=29-61, Federal Savings & Loan Certificate 5-26-61, Insurance Refund on fire insurance policy $ 27.84 5-26-61, May Rent on Service Station 25.200 5-26-61, Sale of Home 5850.00 5,902.84 5,902.84 7-9-61, Federal Savings & Loan Cert. $5,000.00 7-9-61, Dividend Check from Mooresville Federal Savings & Loan Assn. 100.00 7-9-61, June Rent on Service Station 25.00 7-9-61, July Rent on Service Station 25.00 7-961, August Rent on Service Station 25.00 $5,175.00 14. 7-15-61, Collected Inheritance Tax as follows: Mrs, Taylor Sherrill $ .go Henrie M. Dearman «80 Carrie Armour 23.20 15. Collected Inheritance Tax as follows: Mary S. Hobbs $20.00 Lera H, McAlpin 020 Nancy Johnston 212 $20.32 $20.32 viele Total Receipts $15,361.77 $15,361.77 UO } O Y S 91 9 3 0 7 ] ‘A o [ p e r g 09 6 1 EXPENSES 7-29-60, Cavin Funeral Home, on funeral bill 7-30-60, Duke Power Company, for bill dated 7-20-60 8-3-60, Mooresville Telephone Co., bill dated 8-1-60 8-3-60, Town of Mooresville, for bill dated 8-1-60 8-15-60, Miss Ruth Hill, for nursing 8-15-60, Mrs. Robert Henry Howard, for nursing for bill dated 6-30-60 urch, balance of pledge ille, for service charge 8-24-60, Juanita A. St. Andri, for nursing 8-24-60, Cavin Funeral Home, balance of account 8-24-60, A. B. Sloan, M. D., for bill dated 7-19-60 8-29-60, for mowing yard 9~6-60, Mooresville Tribune, for notice to creditors 9-17-60, Duke Power Company, for bill dated 9~16~60 9-23-60, Mrs. J. A. Harrill, for mowing lawn 9-27-60, Lowrance Hospital, Inc, 10-1-60, Town of Mooresville, for bill dated 10-1-60 10-19-60, Mooresville Graded School, 1960 Tax Notice 10-19-60, Town of Mooresville, for 1960 Tax Notice 11-22-60, Duke Power Company, for bill dated 11-21-60 11-22-60, Iredell County, for 1960 County Taxes 12-1-60, Town of Mooresville, for bill dated 12-1-60 4m20—61, R. B, Kestler, Jr., for survey d-1-61, North Carolina Department of Revenue, for inheritance tax 5-5-61, Register of Deeds, for stamp and probate 9-61, Tax Collector, for 1961 Mooresville Graded School taxes 19.73 9-9—61, Tax Collector, for 1961 Town of Mooresville o Se . 7 = . 88 a 68 8 2 8 OW W aw °F > Mm Op nN BV E R R E S N RE ws ee . 412 50.38 86 50 aB Sn Ss taxes 5.98 9-11-61, Iredell County, 1961 County Taxes 20.99 Salisbury Marble & Granite Company, for marker 58.34 Miscellaneous expenses, including stamps and telephone Calls, etc, 30.00 C. H. Dearman, Executorts commission 825.00 Claim of Mary Hobbs 488.54 C. G. Smith, Clerk of Court's cost 31.00 <eteenienensnne Total Expenses $3,556.12 $3,556.12 ctncisiiaincinceataniaii Total Receipts Over Expenses $ 11,805.65 DISTRIBUTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH WILL Name Bequest Less Inherit- Distribution ance Tax 1. Ida Bradley Brawley 500.00 $ 40.00 460.00 2. Rachel E. Shannon 100.00 $ 8.00 92.00 3. lLalin E. Ashmore UO a Y S 91 9 3 0 7 ] ‘A o [ p e s g 100.00 $ 8.00 92.00 4. Vivian E. Peters 100.00 $ 8.00 92.00 09 6 1 5. Legrand E. Taylor 100.00 $ 8.00 92.00 6. William Elliott 100.00 $ 8.00 92.00 7. Mrs. J. P. Horton 200.00 $ 16.00 184.00 e~ e e F Ff fF SF GS @& 8. Mary S. Hobbs 500.00 $20.00 advanced by Mary S. Hobbs 500.00 9. Thomas Haywood $1,000.00 $ 40.00 960.00 Elizabeth H. Carroll § $1,000.00 $ 40.00 960.00 Carby Honeycutt $ 250.00 $ 20.00 230.00 Mary B. Honeycutt $ 250.00 $ 21.20 228.80 Carrie Armour $ 500.00 $23.20 advanced by Carrie Armour 500.00 Gene M. Patterson 500.00 $ 21.76 $ 478.24 Barium Springs (Home Educational Fund) $1,000.00 None $1,000.00 Concord Presbytery $1,000.00 None $1,000.00 Lillian Haywood: Cash Bequest $1,000.00 Balance from sale of home 32825215 45825.15 $4,825.15 $193.01 $4,632.14 Helen Troutman: Rent from Service Station - $349.95 Less Inheritance Tax $122.00 County & City Taxes 1 137.48 137.48 $212.47 $ 212.47 Total Distributions $11,805.65 $11805.65 DISTRIBUTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY SPECIFICALLY BEQUEATHED IN THE WILL Name Appraised Description Tatastion 1. Mary B. Honeycutt $ 5.00 Two companion dining room pictures 2. Alma B. Belk $25.00 Desk and small drop leaf table Name Description 3. Lera H. McAlpin Qne large hand painted salad bowl. 4. Henrie M, Dearman Qne set of china and one rose satin down comfo ° de Nancy P. Johnston uo y o Y S sI N 0 7 T ‘A o [ p e s g Two companion pictures in living room. 6. Gene M. Patterson Qne large china sandwich tray, corner cupboard and chest of drawers, 09 6 1 Helen Troutman Bedroom suit, small rocking chair, table and rug. Carrie Armour Rugs and cedar chest, bread tray, silver tray, cream and Sugar and one set of silver teaspoons, property bequeathed to her in the will, consisting of bread tray, silver tra Js Cream and Sugar, and one set of silver teaspoons, be given to Carrie I". 10. The following personal property, that was bequeathed to the follo nieces and Sisters, was given to then before Mrs. Lattie Shelton Bradley's death: (a) Henrie M. Dearman One chocolate pot, four cups and Saucers to match, gold trim and one gold urn. (b) Neal H. Holland Two cut glass va ses, gold base and top, (c) Carrie Armour One satin finished table cloth and napkins, (4) Lillian Haywood All silver, thing. DISTRIBUTION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY NOT MENT- IONED IN WILL, AND DIVIDED AMONG SISTERS FRADLEY SIDE AS WELL AS SHELTON. including six of every- l. » the nieces of Lattie sville, North Carolina, property as in accordance e Items having no appraised inheritance value are not included, Name Appraised Description Valuation (a) Mary B, Honeycutt $ 10.00 Buffet and china cabinet. (b) Mrs. Taylor Sherrill $ 10.00 (c) Carrie Armour $ 30.00 Qne drop leaf table, Refrigerator, divan, end table and table, THE INHERITANCE TAX THAT WAS COLLECTED AND PAID AS FOLLOWS; UO O Y S BI N O T ‘A a | p e g 09 6 1 Name 1. Helen Troutman 2. Carrie Armour Alma B. Belk Lera H. McAlpin Henrie M. Dearman Gene M. Patterson Elizabeth H. Carroll Nancy P. Johnston Mary B. Honeycutt 10. Carby Honeycutt ll. Mary S. Hobbs 12. Thomas Haywood Description bedroom suit, small rocking chair, table & rug. Filling Station Total Rugs & cedar chest Refrigerator Divan & end table Table Bread tray, silver Appraised Rate Vetestion $ 50.00 000.00 3050.00 tray, cream & sugar, one set of silver teaspoons, Bequest Total Desk & small drop leaf table $ 25.00 Qne large hand paint- ed salad bowl Qne set of china One rose satin down comfort Total 1 large china sand- wich tray comer cupboard chest of drawers Bequest Total Bequest Two companion pictures in living room Two companion dining room pictures Buffet & china Cabinet Bequest Total Bequest Bequest Bequest $ 5 $ 15.00 200 20.00 $ 4.00 25.00 15.00 — 200200. $ 544.00 $1000.00 $ 5.00 10.00 A § $@ $ 250.00 $ 500.00 $1,000.00 uo I a U S a1 1 0 7 T ‘A o [ p e s g 09 6 1 Description Ida Bradley Brawley Bequest Rachel E. Shannon Bequest Ialin E. Ashmore Bequest Vivian E. Peters Bequest Legrand E. Taylor Bequest William Elliott Bequest Mrs. J. P. Horton Bequest RR A R A R A R Mrs. Taylor Sherrill Drop Leaf Table $ 10.00 Lillian S. Haywood 1. Bequest $1,000.00 2. Balance of money from Sale of house; $3,850.00 1. Less cost of survey $17.50 2. Revenue Stamp 6.60 3- Probate =e 08 $3,825.15 $822.10 4825.15 LB $193.01 Total Inheritance Tax $ 601.09 FURTHER INFORMATION 1. Notice to creditors was duly filed in the Mooresville Tribune for six consecutive weeks beginning August 4, 1960. 2. All debts and claims which were filed against the estate have been paid in full, except the claim of Mary S,. Hobbs, which was approved in the amount of Four Hundred Eighty-Kight and 54/100 ($488.54) Dollars, and which the claimant agreed to accept in full settlement. The Executor does not have any knowledge or information of any unpaid debts or claims of anykind, estate tax inventory to be filed with the United States Treasury Department, and there was no federal estate tax against the estate. 4e In accordance with the will, the house and lot in Mooresville was sold and the proceeds distributed to the devisees, UO a Y S o1 } } 0 7 T ‘A o [ p e s g 09 6 1 de As required by the will, all bedding, table linen, china and glass ware, and other household goods not specifically devised, were divided among the nieces on the Bradley side as well as the Shelton side. Before this was done, however, the Deputy Commissioner of Revenue appraised the property, and the inheritance tax was collected on all items having an inheritance tax value. All County and City taxes which were a charge against the estate have been paid in full, including the year 1961. WHEREFORE, having fully administered on the Estate of Iattie Shelton Bradley, the Executor prays that this report be accepted as his final settlement, and that the same be audited, approved and recorded, and that he be discharged of his duties as provided by law. Signed and filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of Iredell County, North Carolina, on August! 7, 1961. Vs ~ f f ct rT ATV AW Ce. He DEARMAN, Executor of the Estate of Lattie Shelton Bradley Subscribed and swom to before me, this August /7 , 1961. My commission expires: Tan suoes 97 / Notary Public The foregoing final settlement in the Estate of Iattie Shelton Bradley has been examined, found correct and ordered recorded. The Executor is discharged as provided by law. This August ~2/ » 1961. Clerk of Superlor Court of ‘Iredell County. ‘A o | p e i g © nn O > » rr e l North Carolina, Iredell County. named Having been appeinted as Co-Executor under the Will of Oscar I Bradley, deceased, do hereby renounce my right to be appointed and request that Mrs Lattie s Bradley be ap- pointed as sole Executihtx. This the 12th day of December, 19h). eg ood sa f ; 04 J telferre 2 ae December 12, 1944. irs. Oscar I, Bradley, Mooresville, Ne Oe Dear Urs. Bradley: I enclose herewith the original letters testamentary under the will of your husband, 0. I. Jradley. Mr, Shelton cane in toduy and be appointed as coesx.ecutor uncer i I also enclose two certified copies of your letterse very truly, o> ten > / APPLICATION FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY—Printed and for sale by Brady Printing Co., Statesville, N. 0, APPLICATION FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY Misti Mane a IREDELL £OUNDY :—In THE Superior Court. IN THE Marrer or THE WiLL OF ? fo p K = Y (444s he \ Before Ct ons Vela C. 8. C. wmebeing duly sworn, doth say: late of said County, is dead, haying died on themeeececc.... o é lez. OL... Z Ly made and published......2Z4¢<Z.... last Will and Testa- ~ 7 C : x ft ng fi ment and that... hoe Tecestagilsdoviieiisnii is xec amed therein. V ff / consisting of Real Estate §.... Z. plication; and that NAME AGE (If Minor) RELATION ADDRESS 4 6 are the parties entitled under said Will to the said property. Sworn to-and subscribed before me this .......... nein AY | ll sa q ig poecerensceeicineesicanhanin ih 4 j F si Clerk Superior Court. Address OATH OF EXECUTOR \ SS.—In the Superior Court. and contain the last Will and Testawent of niinideeicatee that I will well and truly execute the same by first paying his debts and then his leguciey so far as the said estate shall ex tend, or the law will charge me, and all other duties pertaining to the office of Exeeuto 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. i ‘ ‘ j ; seen t. Reaches 4 we ExecutAcecsé day of ........2..! ; / IPaaLey Vol souna ; of 4 » Ve >> ‘ , Ct my life, do make and ¢ reinafter named the first I my exec a he) Ol + VUL wT tay roi) C ai 7 aC sO lL al CAP ell Co Ongi moneys . ay ‘ > try 3 . c Nanas OGL UO Couvave e - 8 3/4 the O my Sister Cora cre tract of land Brawley land ley s UOCVis 4, nas ALL Vel 41. Bradley now owned to nave t a oe in the =) J bequeath unto my wife Lat perty, whether real, p her? over. aevise balance of my to 2c 2 ey ws fe fyy 4 WAL - aAaDSOLutel JC a VY 4th. _ ar iGl my lawful e: executor true 4 ab said the Vo = ad a na Va ] ” ws uaviiuc 18 stie without Lattie lurtuer provision i. Bradley + 4.0L © . aoean ‘SO, VUSCaTL Our home its bnhe UPrpnans 10llie , Orphangag Ss e o Ovn RQ a and becueath to utensils of whatever aevise kitchen Assi ana dequeath lfollows- Gia to our followi Hobbs devise Wi Le as lally 9 416L6 I reo and to onal and Lot “18. South .ccadeny Str ~~ ) ooresviile co 7 ) NOV. Lay cons idaerii last . aS 9 } 29 the 72,12 un= as nd An a to pay whic a4 vr ty one half undivided interest oy myself and Cora Sradley hold forever, tie Emma or tie ] sradley all the nixed herever situated mix se 1a Va. Sxecute sreto, meet death L iSion, or Lattie our a Me Wa or " , , Ww } 7 + UU ure disposal of oPraaley cet, .ooresville, waiich 1s +attie moa . . Sarin, ste Vey ail our household f rniture 20SOlutely he ‘ c ~ a ~We operty aforesa wna At “a Mooresville l\. 9-10-1940 men. ete 4 ’ my 8S iS ver VUOPreé ‘e Latti iat Ww e Lattie Bradley 2 a, ere, & % Wivn ier orotner . FO R M 21 3 RE P O R T OF CL E R K OF CO U R T TO TH E DE P A R T M E N T OF RE V E N U E , RA L E I G H , N. C. NA M E NA M E NA M E NO T E : Da t e IM P O R T A OF ES T A T E OF RE P R E S E N T A T I V E OF AT T O R N E Y CO U N T Y AD D R E S S AD D R E S 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 - PR O P E R T I E S OF DE C E D E N T Ba n k de p o s i t s (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 In t e r e s t ow n e d in an y bu s i n e s s In s u r a n c e pa y a b l e to Es t a t e 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 Mi s c e l l a n e o u s pr o p e r t y Re a l Es t a t e ow n e d an d lo c a t e d in N. C. 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 CE R T I F I C A T E OF CL E R K Th i s re p o r t co v e r s th e qu a l i f i c a t i o n of th e ab o v e na m e d Ad m i n i s t r a t o r or Ex e c u t o r th e mo n t h of 19 4 19 4 ma s Pl e a s e in d i c a t e wh e t h e r Ad m i n i s t r a t i o n ( ) Da t e of de a t h Ex e c u t o r s h i p (A F 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 . BE N E F I C I A R I E S OF DE C E D E N T NA M E AG E | RE L A T I O N S H I P Cl e r k of Co u r t ( INVENTORY OF THE ESTATE OF 0, I. BRADLEY, DECEASED. REAI, ESTATE 46 acres of land at $40.00 per acre $1840.00 1/3 interest in service station 1000.00 House & lot on S, Academy St., Mooresville 5000.00 2/5 interest in storehouse on corner of Center and Main 6800.00 Total Real estate $12640.00 PERSONAL PROPERTY 2/5 of the stock of W. W, Rankin Company 4800.00 Total estate $17,440.00 Mrs. Lattie S, Bradley hereby files the above as the inventory of the estate of 0. I. Bradley, dessased. a xecutrix, gi.ast ) { FINAL SETTLEMENT OF MRS. LATTIE S. BRADLEY, EXECUTRIX OF THE “STATE OF OSCAR I. BRADLEY, DECEASED, 1944 RECEIPTS December - Service station rent $11.25 " Room rent 15.00 ° W. W. Rankin Company, dividend 20.00 1945 January - Service station rent 11.25 " Room rent 15.00 February - Service station rent 11.25 " Room rent 15.00 March = Service station rent 11.25 " Room rent 15.900 April Service station rent 11.25 " Room rent 15.00 " Rents from farm 43.17 May Room rent 15.00 ¥ Service station rent L125 June - Service station rent 11,85 ” Room rent 15.00 June 27 - Stock sold in W. W. Ranking Co, 48236,09 July - Room and service station rent 26.25 August - Room and service station rent 26.25 Sept. - Room and service station rent 26.25 Oct. ~ Room and service station rent 26.25 Nov. - Room and service station rent 26.25 " - Dividend from Bonds 37.50 Dec. Room and service station rent 26.25 1946 Jan, Room and service station rent 26.29 Jan. , - Dividend from Federal Loan stock 10.00 Total Receipts $5314.26 1944 DISBURSFMENTS December ~ For Registered Nurse service $100.00 : Dr, Beli 25.00 . Drugs 18.96 1945 January - Fire insurance 44.10 February - Note to Town of Mooresville 695.00 March - School tax 6.81 May - W. W. Rankin Co, 10.66 . - Inheritance Tax 69.52 June - 7, N. Johnston Co., coal 19.67 Aug. - Marker for grave 45.00 Sept. - Repairs on house 15.00 rn County tex 50.54 * Dr. A. B. Sloan 15.00 Oct. Town tax 26.54 * School tex 8.63 Blackwelder Furniture Co., account 18.85 ¥. N. Johnston Co., coal 16.12 N. We Rankin Co. 26.62 Town tax 44.78 "| Je o s Q ‘A o j p e i g rr o l ¥. VW. Rankin Co., account 620.79 - Z. V. Turlington, attorney fee 75.00 - Mrs. Lattie S. Bradley, sole legatte 5161.94 Total Disbursements $5514.26 D 4 ious 2. a < y Q oe = rr e l Lxecutrix Sok eee Pradbbz Mrs. Lattie S, Bradley, sole legatee under the will of ©. I. Bradley, deceased, says that the foregoing statement is ture and accurate to the best of her knowledge, information and belief, > C— Dias tate DL Anadis CLM Executrix ¢ Clerkt of Superior Court TeTamEnbany—Printea and for sale by Brady Printing k Statesville, N. ©, APPLICATION FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY IREDELL COUNTY :—In THE SuPERIOR Cou IN THE Marrer or THE WILL oF Before JOHN L. MILHOLLAND, C. §. C. being duly sworn, doth say: late of said County, is dead, having died on the last Will and Testa- is the executor named therein, Further, That the property of the said..........\4&...t Real Estate $../0.00 7. and Personal Property $./..)J........ So far as can be ascertained at the date of this ap- plication ; and that RELATION Sworn to and subscribed before me this ..... Clerk Superior Court. Address... OATH OF EXECUTOR SS.—In the Superior Court. ~0 solemnly swear that I believe this paper writing to be and contain the last Wil] and Testament of salt diey that I will well and truly execute the same by first paying his debts and then hi tend, or the law will charge me, and all other duties pertaining to the to the best of my skill and ability. So help me God. legacies, so far as the sai office of Executor | will discharge according to law, Subseribed and sworn to before me this.,..e 3rd becibesiie Br a d l e y , W a l t e r W. 19 3 8 “A Jo i e ‘A a [ p e s g 8c 6 l Mooresville, au. C6. January 20th, 1931 I, Walter w. Bradley, being of sound mind, but considering the uncertainty of my life, do make and declare this my last will and testament. lst. I direct my executor herein after named to pay all my just debts end my funeral expenses out of the first moneys which shall come into his hands belonging to my estate, and. I devise and bequeath unto my sister Cora A Bradley all of my property, whether real, personal, or mixed, wherever situated to be absolutely hers forever, Srd. I hereby appoint and constitute Homer 0, Brawley if living, to be my lawful executor, and if not living then Robt L. Brawley, to be seid executor, to carry out this will according to the true intent ing thereof. In testimony whereof, I; and every clause of it and mean- Walter W. Bradley, do this xhex2at the 20th day of January 1931 execute this will and testament making my merk and affixing my seal thereto. his Walter XW Bradley (SEAL) mark Witness: C J Stephens J S Nesbit. Fo r m 21 3 RE P O R T OF CL E R K OF CO U R T TO TH E DE P A R T M E N T OF RE V E N U E . RA L E I G H , N. C . NA M E oF ES T A T E W. W . Br a d l e y Co u n t y _ I r e d e l l NA M E OF AD M I N I S T R A T O R > oR Ex e c u t o r . _ _ H o m e r O Br a w l e y ao Ap p r e s s Mo o r e s v i l l e , N. C . St n ab i n i t i m m p a u c a ne NO T E : Se c t i o n 20 of Ar t i c l e on ir e s i : i im 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 e c - ut o r , wh i c h wi l l be fu r i i i fa i l u r e to fi l e th e s e re p o r t s . ° si e ee e BE N E F I C I A R I E S OF DE C E D E N T i NA M E —_ _ | _ A S e _ | RE L A T I O N S H I P — Ba n k de p o s i t s (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 B nd s ow n e d ‘ Fa r m e r s Wa r e ou s e an d Oi l Ho u s e h o l d an d Ki t c h e n Fu r n i t u r e In t e r e s t ow n e d in an y bu s i n e s s In s u r a n c e Pa y a b l e to Es t a t e Mo r t g a g e s an d No t e s $ $ In s u r a n c e pa y a b l e to be n i f i c i a r i e s $ $ $ $ ee a T <. 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 $1 6 0 0 . 0 0 ~— s s DO NO T US E TH I S SP A C E CE R T I F I C A T E OF CL E R K Th e ab o v e re p o r t co v e r s th e qu a l i f i c a t i o n of th e ab o v e na m e d Ad m i n i s t r a t o r or Ex e c u t o r Fa r m pr o d u c t s 10 . Mi s c e l l a n e o u s pr o p e r t y 11 . Re a l Es t a t e ow n e d an d lo c a t e d in N. C. $1 5 0 0 . 0 0 1 fo r th e mo n t h of Da t e Cl e r k of Co u r t . IM P O R T A N T 2 Pl e a s e in d i c a t e wh e t h e r Ad m i n i s t r a t i o n t) Ex e c u t o r s h i p. &) Mre C.G.Snith,Clerk Superéor Court Statesville, N.c. The following is a report of the W.W.Bradley Estate. 9.95 Acres land sold to J.F.“cGraw $75.00 Per Acre Bills Paid, Punch Funeral Home (Funeral Expense) $187.08 Geo.C.Goodman & Co (Drugs) 174.74 Mooresville Enterprise(adm.Notice) 2-50 Dbr.F.o.Wilson (Service “endered) 6.00 Miller Drug Co. (Drugs) 75 J.F.Gamble (ForSurveying) 3.00 N.C.Dept.Of nevenue (Inheritance Tax) 37.36 v.V.Ranking( Store Account) 54.64 'iss Cora D@adley (For Taxes Paid) 39.98 Dr.J.Y¥.Templeton ( for Service “endered20.00 Total Disbursements $526.05 Cash Balan State of North Carolina, Younty Iredell Pearsonélly appeared before me H.O.Brawley who, being duly Sworn, SayS that he is executor of the estate of ’.W.Bradley having qualified as such March 23,1938, and that the above report of Receipts and disbursements is correct, Signed and sworn to me this 22 day of +e 1938, Ws ~NQG.05 su LO ace Galan. c 4 e A » Bd lL). Lad SOlaw bee <a) ~ A sl th Canin illest, “A GER E'¢ ce J J Jerson oF az Li iti oll fi2 Yrrn. PP «« 7 Pent ¢ter Ai @ Kn — Ola Christe Let 4 - SO Aig "7 —_ = oKe DH awe oi : J a a 1 Cau” oeap Rawf Mrs 4 og Sab CG ——~284 mo : _ f thidun! bth Wai ’ { ie a ee Aen Carne Ea 32 July 28, 1939 ixecutor of the recording this % Ar ~ hen wV oe a4 Ves us Yours very truly, nr C. G. Smith, Clerk Superior OPNT Weawarn r > yu tmramnmpam mT , f DAL dS do fai LL 1 4 >» + TI IISTRAT )R OF DIECEAS SED. “ M y J o e M ‘A o [ p e s g RECEIPTS December 22 - Balance on hand last settlement \ ” i? + i " NOE collected, nterest Total Receipts 8c é 6 l 1940 DISBURSEMENTS CG. G. Smith, C. S. C., letters testamentary and probate January 4 - Iredell County Taxes January 4-2. V. Turlington, fee C. G. Smith, ©. S. C., cost this settlement January 4 - H. O. Brawley, Executor, 5% commission on $753.25 Receipts January 4-H. O. Brawley, Executor, 5% commission on $560.03 Disbursements Miss Cora Bradley, Legatee ‘ Mine — 7 a\?t al Disbursements oO : 7 ab WT py] Ft G SEE ANN JAL SETTLER Executor. Brawley, Executor, pers 1) veared before me this day and duly sworn, depos id says, > foregoing settlement accurate to the be: his ged, information and belief. Swron to and subscribed before me, this the - 7 f 5. D2 7 7 Comwarereoe— -- : oe as , rh ZZ & Ax Aa a uary Pe a ~ Br a d l e y , Wa l t e r W. 19 3 8 Application for Letters of Administration.—Printed and for Sale by Brady, The Printer, Statesville, N C _APPLICATION Fe e matter of the Administration of the Estate of teva Me a ot | , 2, - fu a ~ : , being sworn, doth say: A ft. Z atten ..late of said County, is dead, without leaving any Will and Vissi and that __- le ie =_—= ae ton is the proper persgn entitled to Letters of e ous ype Administration on the es‘ate ile said ~ ion = eae LA 4 O-p/—- LF. ae £20 Further, That the value of sail’ estate, so § as can be ascertz ios at the date of this application, is about $ s ESD. me A (a ote KIA io Dake ———. and my : are entitled as heirs and Ap thereof Sworn to and subscribed before me this M _.day x Ge ee. a Klee vn ou ee ) L522) 0 AS, 191 o~ j J ot M« teria lerk Superior Court. _OATH OF ADMIMIST STATE OF N RTH CAROLINA, ) Le ch 44 £ COUNTY, J Sa f hehe. Ba le do solemnly swear (or affirm) That | believe that.__- ; oe A240 ret Zz. A €¢ ALP __.__.died without leaving any last Will and ly ; oe a all and singular the Goods and Chattels, Rights and Credits of the said $.—In the Superior Court Vestament; and that I will well and j thi 4, AA Se i , and a true and perfect inventory thereof return as provided by law, and that a'l er duties appertaining to the charge reposed in me, | will faithfully and honestly perform with the best of my skill and ability: So help me God. Z osname and sworn to before me this Sf ; — ee me: ie - 1A)... AU mre. cise _. Administrator day of. =f 191. Lorn 1 a c ~4¢-€Seow.C. S. a ban 8 | Ld ee ) ed Z C4 ee A al hh ah a caw Px JO / &K* z%> a MIA sp ok i Pas 1 J 4 @ “of c--¢ a <i BALAtLLL “2 is CLM Ce CMa pager 7 < 7A» 7 is Lee Ley Atl £2LCe ~~ Je ee ae v / a it Go IO) : hea. cern n VACA Cnr Se say > §5' C Mitloriaf~ : 2 Ee cg gk oe | Le pee . 7s Mifpoce i a. ary Pear a hei hits f “sed G eg ne hy, bef s Le rhe Glee ee a i. ede WY SSF - PR head. Shour SB ix c h e n s w t a e Go t [A MA LA St a d e f . * J S - ZA s of as t h e ” A \a d t s h o r s c e e K r v o r / ¥ (K f Ln an ¢ S/ / / We i ‘M e y s p e i g sialic Cac, —________ being duly sworn, doth say: IMM Mtesneninmtcihiiseniniieinaesascansmss late of said County, is dead, having died on the initiate ie eerie - 19.55, having first made and published his last Will and Testament and that i ae Enea ae soa. —_____is the exeeutor named therein. Further, That the property of the said___—'W tam Brodshew consisting of cor eR 500.00 ee hes: Real Estate $_1500,008 and Personal Property $ 2-2 _s0 far as ean he ascertained at the date of this application; and that NAME AGE (If Minor) RELATION ADDRESS Roberta Johnson Bradshaw widow tatesville, NC wird ’ Lam C, Bradshaw son are the parties entitled under said Will to the said property. Sworn to and subscribed before me me 20. ie Wad the Yeecsror OATH OF EXECUTOR STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA SS.—IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. IREDELL COUNTY L1_£_._William C Bra ishaw do solemnly swear that I believe this paper writing to be and contain the last Will and Testament of — meee Bredshaw that I will well and truly execute the same by first paying his debts and then his legacies, tend, or the law will charge me, and all other duties pertaining to the office of Executor to the best of my skill and ability. So help me God. Subscribed and Sworn to before me this__ 10 /) . of. f/f . “? ” J f Lf Lan. Geir ‘Ss Cir Execut °F day of TPorygry c 19_55_ iT <grztil] osc Oe so far asthe said estate shall ex- I will discharge according to law, NO R T H CA R O L I N A DE P A R T M E N T OF RE V E N U E Fo r m A- IN H E R I T A N C E Ta x Di v i s i o n (R e v i s e d ) RA L E I G H RE P O R T OF CL E R K OF SU P E R I O R CO U R T NA M E OF ES T A T E a CO U N T Y ~~ ; nn wi Ba y SS | NA M E OF RE P R E S E N T A T I V E ag n e s i e e el me NA M E OF AT T O R N E Y AD D R E S S Tr bs i ta t e r at t n s i t i n c a p t p se ge Ah a 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 of th e Ad m i n i s t r a t o r or Ex e c u t o r wh i c h wi l l be fu r n i s h e d to th e De p e r t m e n t of Re v e n u e ee — 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 Se ed —_ — — BE N E F I C I A R I E S OF DE C E D E N T an g e n ee cn ee e c i s e n i n t i n e t i n e c n n i e n s i n e a r e y 2 pa s i s i n p e s i i n i e a it e s Ba n k de p o s i t s RE L A T I O N S H I P NA M E OF BA N K Sa d u n ee ee $ NA M E OF BA N K Ba n k de p o s i t s 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 Es t a t e . 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 $ 8. Mo r t g a g e s an d No t e s 9. Re a l Es t a t e ow n e d by En t i r e t y (i n c l u d e 1, va l u e ) 11 . Ot h e r Re a l Es t a t e ow n e d an d lo c a t e d in N. C. 12 . TO T A L A PP R O X I M A T E VA L U E OF AL L PR O P E R T I E S | CE R T I F I C A T E OF CL E R K DO NO T US E TH I S SP A C E Th i s re p o r t co v e r s th e qu a l i f i c a t i o n s o f th e ab o v e na m e d Ad m i n i s t r a t o r or EF to r in th e TR OE Fe 19 5 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 Ad m i n i s t r a t i o n Ex e c u t o r s h i p Br a d s h a w , W We i Me y s p e l g Ss 6 l LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT I, Wiliiam Bradshaw, of the City of Statesville, and State ot North Carolina, and do hereby t in manner and I direct my executor h debts ana funeral expenses, and make such provision for t may deem proper, I will and bequeath all my insurance, household and kitchen furniture, jewelry, clothing and other articles of personal property used in and around our home at the time of my death to my wife, Roberta Johnson Brawshaw, absolutely and in fee Simple. I request or her that she sive to my son, William Cc. Bradshaw, a dining room set, pistol, tools and other personal property as we have already agreea, This request should in no wise affect her receiving full title to such property. Item Three I will, bequeath and devise unto my wife my lot nextto our home at 544 Lincoln St., Statesville, N. C. and other property that may be located thereon at the time of my death, but this is to be in lieu of all other interests of my wife in my estate, whether by way of dower or as distributee., Item Four I will, bequeath ana devise unto my son, William Cc, Bradshaw, adsolutely and in fee Simple my house and personal property located therein at 201 Adams Street and a lot located on the same Street a few lots away from the house, And I do hereby provide and declare tha at the time ot my death, but leave podi ving, Said bodily issue shall take what my son would have taken if living. Item Five wife will properly provide for means, I desire and declare that ain in full force and I fuliy reco: of my wife to dissent from this will and I do not ght to do so. I have tried to dissent, ve and grant unto rand authority to contract with my said wife without any legal proceedins as to what part of my estate she shali take as dower, year's Support and distributive share, and all other provisions of this will as nearly as may be shall be carried out, wr e I y [ I M ‘M e y s p e l g Last Will and Testament Page two Item Seven All of the rest and residue of my estate, meaning thereby all Of my property of every sort, kind and description, both real and personal, which remains after all debts and costs of administration have been paid and all prior provisions of this will fully complied with and carried out; I will, devise and bequeath unto my wife, Roberta J, Brawshaw, and son, William Cc, Bradshaw, absolutely and in fee Simple if they oe living at the time or my death and if my said son is not living at my death, to all his children living at the time of my death, Item Eight I hereby constitute and appoint my son, William ¢, sradshaw, the executor of this my last will and testament, and I do hereby give and thority to sell an and to do any act the proper aaministration of my estate. In testimony whereof I, the said William Brawshaw being mentally conscious and competent and fully understanding the contents of this my last will and testament have hereunto set my hand and seal this first day of April, William Bradshaw (Seal) Signed, sealea, publisned and d@clared by the said William Braashnaw 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 ao hereto set out nands as witnesses, S/__ Mrs. Peggy R, Mozer S/__Mrs. Ethel p. Walker S/__ Mrs. Mary Long Lit 49 No. 57-B—-INVENTORY—EXECUTOR, ADMINISTRATOR, GUARDIAN Edwards & Broughton Co., Raleigh—51—1089 THIS MUST BE FILED AT THE EXPIRATION OF 90 DAYS AFTER QUALIFICATION NORTH CAROLINA } > IN THE SUPERIOR COURT—BEFORE THE CLERK couNTY| IN THE MATTER OF ESTATE OF we r “M e y s p e s g rad Miner- wo e382. 'st ee -* een ewneen Deceased INVENTORY By ... Pid MK veeceeeeeey Clerk Superior Court: I, we, the undersigned nseasteeosenscneeseneseensenscensnesle Ma Misabd Medd. of the above named estate, do hereby certify the following to be a true and perfect inventory of the assets of said estate, which have come into my hands or the hands of any person for me, as , of said estate, to wit: ...02.¥.¢......... valued toh oo. td. Y to re sigence on Lineoln St, ma aid Was dash ee -- +e AoA SS SCS ESOS SUSE SSOR SEE eenneeeenness 2. $... Bice S. Poses Bic $.... ee Y Led. ys 1902S = CLM EAL Clerk Superior Court. IN V E N T O R Y tD w a n v s & BR o v s H T O N co . , ka L e i I G n §= - — — 7 - 5 4 — 3 M — 1 7 5 3 9 — 1 0 8 9 Br a d s h a w , Wi l l i a m 19 5 5 We I T ] I A A “M e U s p e l g SS 6 l Ma .2g- YL9/ ~~ Final ‘sc Form For Executors And Ad NORTH CAROLINA IREDELL COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF Williem C,Pradshaw ee Name of representative _Executer ee ete Official capacity William Bradshaw _ Name of deceased To C. G. Smith, Clerk Superior Court, Iredell C Executer respectfully re account for settlement of his transactions as s Meney en hand at time ef first inventery Receipts: Tetal Disbursements: _ rs IN THE SUPERIOR COURT BEFORE THE CLERK ANDAL FINAL REPORT ounty: : of the estate of William Bradshaw turns and shows, upon oath, the followin § as a full, just, true and perfect (@aRRRRR (final) uch representative. $ 357.39 ~ 357639 Funeral expenses (Rutledge& Bigham Mertuary) Clerk Superior Court for filing will and Tetal (91.32 te Mrs.Reberta Bal.en depesit ---~ appt. 17.75 Bradshaw ) ———amnmmmmmnnmeee $$ 189.64 (91.32 te William C.Bradshaw ) Kitchen and heusehad le furnishings Dining Reem Suit(te William C.Bradshaw) Real Preperty: Heuse and let(201 Adams-cerner Washi at 201 Adams St.(te William C .Bradshew) ngtenkAdams St.-te William C Bradshaw) Anether let en Adams St.(te William C.Bradshaw) One let adjacent te Nete:Other disbursements paid by me eut ef Netice te erediters( Iredell Ceunty News) Inheritance Tax(State) MAL, Lire (fete V/s Sworn to and subseribed efore me, this the iP age Mgrch, 1956. Su residence en Lincdln St.(te Mrs.Reberta Bradshaw ) perseral funds. fh 6 s Ltt Af