Duval County Court Minutes (Probate matters)

1887-1894

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Vol. B Page 147

San Diego Texas January 17th 1893
Mrs. John J. Dix

Febry. 17 1891 To balance a/c rendered 152.91
1 Gall. 10 year old Whiskey order Frd.     6.00
1 Demijohn       .50
May 11 1891 24 lbs. grits       .96
May 15 1891 1 sack flour 1.50  1 sack meal 1. 50     3.00
Jan. 17 1892 Interest a/c   29.26

$192.63

The State of Texas }
County of Duval }

      Personally appeared before me, James O. Luby a Notary Public, for and within said State and County F. Gueydan a member of the firm of F. Gueydan & Co. who being by me duly sworn, upon oath says that the above amount, against the Estate of Mrs. C. J. Dix deceased is within the knowledge of the affiant just and true, that it is due and that all just and lawful efforts, payments and credits have been allowed.
                                                              F. Gueydan & Co. by F. Gueydan


Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th day of January A. D. 1893
                                                              James O. Luby, Notary Public Duval County, Texas

Geo. Bodet Administrator Estate Mrs. C. J. Dix
Endorsed No 72 Estate of Mrs. C. J. Dix Dec'd F. Gueydan & Co.
$93.63  - Filed Febry. 7th A. D. 1893.   Wm. A. Tinney, Clerk C. C. D. C. Texas
N. 2 approved May 6th 1893. F. Garcia Tovar Co. Judge, Duval Co.
Recorded May 25 1893 in Book B Minutes co Court on page 147

                                           Wm. A. Tinney Clerk C. C. D. C. Texas

$500.00                                                   Laredo June 7th 1890

      On or before the 7th day of June 1891, one or either of us promise to pay to the order of Clarence W. McNeill in the Town of Laredo, Texas, the sum of ($500.00) Five hundred Dollars with Ten percent per annum interest until paid, and in case the same is not paid at maturity and is placed in the hands of an attorney for collection or is sued upon then ten per cent shall be added as attorneys fees for value received.

                                                                                 Hayes Dix
                                                                                 John J. Dix
                                                                                 Mrs. C. J. Dix
pay to the order of W. R. Jones C. W. McNeill

Vol. B Page 148

The State of Texas }
County of Duval }

      Before   the undersigned authority personally appeared H. G. Dickman, who after being duly sworn, says that he is the agent and attorney of W. R. Jones, that the said W. R. Jones is the owner and holder of the attached note for the sum of $500.00 and interest therein from the date thereof at the rate of ten percent per annum signed by Hayes Dix, John J. Dix, and Mrs. C. J. Dix, that said note is a valid claim against the Estate of Mrs. C. J.l Dix, deceased, that said claim is just and that all legal offsets, payments and credits known to affaint have been allowed and that affaint is cognizant of the facts contained in this affidavit.
                                                                   H. Dickman

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 25th day of December A. D. 1892
                                                                   R. M. Spmella Notary Public for Webb Co.

Endorsed No 72. Estate of Mrs. C. J. Dix, Dec'd. Claims of H. G. Dickman for $500.00. Approved Dec. 30th 1892. Geo. Bodet Administrator estate Mrs. C. J. Dix. Filed Febry. 7th 1893.  Wm. A. Tinney Clerk C. C. D. C. Texas. Approved May 6th 1890 F. Garcia Tovar Co. Judge Duval Co.
Recorded May 25th A. D. 1893 in Book B pages 149 & 148
                                                                      Wm. A. Tinney  Clerk  C. C. D. C. Texas

The Estate of Mrs. C. J. Dix
                       To John J. Dix

Nov. 30 1892 To services in managing and actual expenses incurred
Nov. 30 1892 To management of Estate two years $   600.00
Nov. 30 1892 Cash advanced in same time as expenses      612.95
$1,212.95

I Certify the above account to be just and correct.
                                                      John J. Dix

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14th day of Dec. 1892 at San Diego Texas.
                                                      Phil A. Bodet Notary Public

The State of Texas }
County of Duval }

      I do solemnly swear that the attached claims in favor of J. J. Dix against the Estate of Mrs. C. J. Dix, deceased is just and that all legal affects, payments and credits known to affaint have been allowed. I further swear that I am the owner of said claim.
                                                         John J. Dix

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 3rd day of April A. D. 1893
                                                         James O. Luby Notary Public Duval County Texas

Vol. B Page 149

Approved Geo. Bodet Administrator. San Diego Tx apl 20.92
Filed April 20 1893 Wm. A. Tinney Clerk C. C. D. C. Texas
Approved May 6th 1893. F. Garcia Tovar, Co. Judge Duval Co.
Recorded May 25th A. D. 1893 in Book B pages 148/149
         Wm. A. Tinney Clerk  C. C. D. C. Texas

Benavides, Texas Nov. 21st 1892

No. 72 }
Estate of C. J. Dix }  Claim of Jose Vaello $920.14
1890 To Jose Vaello  -  There follows an inventory that goes from page 149 to page 157 and ends with this:
Nov. 23, 1891 To Balance due Jose Vaello  $926.14

Benavides Texas Nov. 23 1893

The State of Texas }
County of Duval }

      I, Jose Vaello do solemnly swear that the above a/c is just true and correct and that the credits and all payments and affects have been allowed, and the balance shown of $926.14 is the true balance due.  I further swear that I am the owner of said claim.

                                                                          Jose Vaello

Sworn to and subscribed before me this the 23rd day of November A. D. 1892.
                                                                              And. R. Vallo J. P. & ex off. Notary Public D. C. Texas

Approved Geo. Bodet Administrator
San Diego Texas Apr. 20 1893
Filed April 20 1893 Wm. A. Tinney
                                        Clerk C. C. D. C. Texas

No. 5
Approved May 6th 1893
                                  F. Garcia Tovar
                                         Co. Judge Duval Co.

Recorded May 25 A. D. 1893 in Book B Minutes of the County Court of Duval County on pages 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156 & 157.
                         Given under my Hand and official Seal at San Diego this 25th day of May A. D. 1893
                                            W. A. Tinney
                                                    Clerk C. C. D. C. Texas

Vol. B Page 158

No. 77 }
The State of Texas }
County of Duval }

      Inventory and appraisement of the estate of Charles Roach, deceased, produced before the undersigned appraisers, on the 9th day of Mar. A. D. 1893 by Acension Roach, executrix, with the Will amended of the Estate of the said Charles roach, deceased.

Community Property

Section no. 38. 640 acres, senif 1673 = sur.   457. Vol 25. Cha. Hoffman assignee of Beatty Seale and Fenwood valued $1.25 an acre

$ 800.00

Section N. 100, 640 acres, senif no. 206. sur. 461 Vol 25 Cha. Hoffman assignee of John H. Gibson valued at $1.25 an acre

$ 800.00

Section No. 8 Vol 25 640 acres senif 1674   Survey 463  Cha. Hoffman assignee of Beatty, Seale and Fenwood valued at $1.25 an acre

$ 800.00

Section No. 16 Vol 25 640 acres senif 1672 Sur. 455  Cha. Hoffman assignee of Beatty, Seale and Fenwood  valued at $1.25 an acre

$ 800.00

Section No. 7 Vol 25 640 acres senif 1675 survey 459. Cha. Hoffman assignee of Beatty, Seale and Fenwood  valued at $1.25 an acre

$ 800.00

Two lots in the town of San Diego . No 7 & 8 Block 16. Valued at $25.00

$  50.00

Amount Brought Forward

$4050.00

Personal Property

1122 head of sheep valued at 90 cts. per head

$1009.80

600 head of goats valued at 50 cts. per head

300.00

40 head of cattle valued at $5.00 per head

200.00

24 head of horses valued at $10.00 per head

240.00

Total

$5799.80

 

 

Perry Downs

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J. A. Gray

}  Appraisers

Wm. Hebbron

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The State of Texas }
County of Duval }

      We the undersigned appraisers, solemnly swear that the foregoing is a full and fair appraisement of the Estate of Charles Roach, deceased, produced before us by Ascecion Roach, Executrix of said Estate.                                           
                                                                       Wm. Hebbron   Perry Downs  J. A. Gray

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4 day of April A. D. 1893
                                                          James O. Luby Notary Public, Duval County, Texas

I, Acencion Roach, Executrix of the Estate of Chas. Roach, deceased do solemnly swear that the foregoing inventory and list of the property and claims of Charles Roach, deceased that have come to my knowledge.
                                                            A. L. Roach
                                            Executrix with the Will amended of the Estate of Charles Roach, deceased

Vol. B Page 159

Sworn to and subscribed.  before me this 21st day of April A. D. 1893
                                              Cha. Shaw  J. P. Prec. No. 6 Ex Of. Notary Public Duval County Texas

Endorsed No. 77. Estate of Cha. Roach, dec'd. Inventory and appraisement. Filed May 1st 1893. Wm. Tinney Clerk C. C. D. C. Texas
Recorded May 27th A. D. 1893 in Book B Minutes County Court Duval County on pages 158/159.
   Attest    Wm. A. Tinney Clerk C. C. D. C. Texas

No. 80
The State of Texas }
County of Duval }  In County Court in Vacation

      It having been shown to me that Paul Henry, a resident of the County of Duval, died in said County on the 9th day of June A.D. 1893, leaving an Estate, consisting of both real and personal property of the estimated value of $4000.00, and that the interest of said Estate require the immediate appoint of an administrator. It is ordered that Fredenca Henry be and is hereby appointed temporary administrator of the Estate of said Paul Henry deceased, with authority to take possession of all property of said Estate, and to do and perform all such acts as may be necessary for the presentation of said estate. It is further ordered that the said Fredenca Henry give bond in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars and take the oath as required by law, that this order be recorded in the Minutes of the County Court of said County and this appointment shall cease to be in force on the day designated for taking up probate business at the First term of the County Court of said County held next after the date of this order.

                                                                                  S. H. Woods
                                                                                      County Judge Duval Co. Texas

No. 80
In the matter of the Estate of }
Paul Henry Deceased }  In County Court in Vacation

      Fredenca Henry, Widow of Paul Henry, deceased, made application on the 29th day of June 1893 for letters of Administration upon the Estate of the said Paul Henry deceased. It is therefore ordered by the Court that notice of said application be given according to law.

                                                                                    S. H. Woods
                                                                                         County Judge Duval Co. Texas

No. 80
In the matter of the Estate of }
Paul Henry Deceased }

      Mrs. Fredenca Henry having on application been appointed temporary administrator of the Estate of Paul Henry Deceased, and having filed the requisite bond. It is hereby ordered that the following parties, be and are hereby appointed appraisers of said Estate, to Wit: A. Becher, F. Zanbano and E. E. Dennery to Inventory and appraise all  real and personal property of said deceased, and return said appraisement unto Court before the next regular term according to law.

Vol. B Page 161

No. 80
The State of Texas }  In County Curt of said County and State
County of Duval }  In Vacation

To the Honorable S. H. Woods, Judge of said Court

The application of Fredenca Henry, for letter of administration upon the estate of Paul Henry, deceased respectfully shows
1st  That your applicant is the surviving Widow of the said Paul Henry deceased.
2nd  That the said Paul Henry, deceased, was a resident of Duval County, Texas, that he departed this life on the 9th day of June 1893 in the Town of San Diego, in said County of Duval and State of Texas and died Intestate.
3rd   That the said Paul Henry deceased, left property both real and personal in said County of Duval.
4th   That the said property consists of land, homestead, dry goods, farming implements, horse stock and cattle, and the probable value of said property is four thousand dollars.
5th  That a necessity exists for an administrator upon said estate for the following reasons, to Wit: That said deceased left surviving him a widow and three children, and there is a claim against said Estate not satisfied, debts owed to said Estate, not paid, and there is no one duly authorized to collect said debts or settle said claims and take care of the property belonging to said Estate.
6th  That your applicant is not disqualified by law to act as administratrix upon said estate.
Wherefore your applicant comes and files, in terms of the law this, her application for letters of administration upon  said Estate, and prays that due notice thereof may be given, and that at the next regular term of said Court to be held in and for County, in San Diego on the 7th of August 1893 being the first Monday in August, letters of administration upon the said Estate of the said Paul Henry, deceased, be granted to your applicant.
      Your applicant would further represent that there exists a necessity for an immediate appointment of an administrator for said Estate, to prevent loss of the property. Wherefore your applicant prays that temporary administratrix until said next regular term of said County Court.
Endorsed No. 80  Application of Fredenca Henry for letters of Administration upon the Estate of Paul Henry deceased . Filed June 29th A. D. 1893. Wm. A. Tinney Clerk C. C. Duval Co. Texas
Recorded June 30th A. D. 1893 in Book B Minutes County Court Duval County on page 161.

                                                   Wm. A. Tinney Court Clerk Duval Co. Texas

No. 80 }
The State of Texas }  Bond & Oath
County of Duval }

      Know all men by these present, That I Fredenca Henry as Principal and L. Levy and A. Becher, as Sureties, are held and firmly bound unto the County Judge of the County of Duval and his successors in Office, in the sum of Five Thousand Dollars, conditional that the above bound Fredenca Henry who has been appointed temporary administrator this day 24th of June 1893 for the Estate of Paul Henry, deceased, shall well and duly perform all the duties required of law under said appointment.

                                                                                  Fredenca Henry
                                                                                  L. Levy
                                                                                  A. Becher

The above Bond approved 29th day of June A. D. 1893
                                                S. H. Woods County Judge Duval County, Texas

OATH

      I do solemnly swear that I will well and truly perform all the duties of temporary administratrix of the Estate of said Paul Henry, deceased, in accordance with the law and with the order of the Court appointing me such administration.
                                                                                    Fredenca Henry

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29th day June A. D. 1893.
                                                                             Wm. A. Tinney Clerk C. C. Duval Co. Texas

Endorsed No. 80  In the County Court of Duval County. Estate of Paul Henry Deceased - Bon and Oath of Fredenca Henry and administratrix Pro tem. Filed the 29th day of June 1893.
                                                                              Wm. A. Tinney Clerk Co. Ct. Duval co. Texas
Recorded June 30th 1893 in Book B. Minutes of the County Court Duval County in page 162.
           Attest     Wm. A. Tinney   Clerk  C. C. Duvall Co. Texas

No. 79 }  In County Court Duval County
Estate of David Chapa Deceased }  In Vacation July 3rd 1893

      It having been shown to me that David Chapa, deceased, died in the County of Duval on the - day of - 18- having property in the amount of - Dollars, and that the interest of said Estate requires the immediate appointment of an administrator. It is therefore ordered that the said Geo. Gullett be and is hereby appointed temporary administrator of the estate of David Chapa, deceased, with authority to take possession of all property both real and personal belonging to said Estate. And it is further ordered that the said Geo. Gullett give a good and sufficient bond in the sum of five thousand dollars and take the oath required by law and this order be spread on the minutes of said Court.

No. 79
In the matter of the Estate of }  In Probate Court Duval County
David Chapa Deceased }  In Vacation  July 3rd 1893

      Geo. Gullett having been appointed temporary Administrator of the Estate of David Chapa deceased and having filed the requisite bond it is therefore ordered by the Court that the following parties be and are hereby appointed appraisers of said Estate to Wit. Aoeheio? G. Tovar, Perry Downs and Semion Rameriz and said appraisers return a full and complete inventory of all the Real and personal property of the deceased David Chapa unto this Probate Court of Duval County before the next regular Term according to  law.

No. 79
In the matter of the Estate of }  In Probate Court Duval County
David Chapa Deceased }  In Vacation July 3rd 1893

      Geo. Gullett having made application for temporary letters of Administration on the Estate of David Chapa. It is therefore ordered by the Court that Notice of said application be given according to law.

No. 79
The State of Texas }  In the County Court of Duval County
County of Duval ]  In the matter of the Estate of David Chapa

      To the Hon. F. Garcia Tovar Judge of said probate Court.
      The application of Ramona Peņa asking for letters of administration to be granted to Geo. Gullett upon the Estate of David Chapa deceased, respectfully shows unto your Honor
1st  That David Chapa departed this life on the - day of - 1892 in the county of Duval State of Texas and that he died intestate.

Vol. B Page 164

2nd  That the said David Chapa was a resident of this County of Duval State of Tex. at the time of his death, and that he left property, both real and personal in said County of Duval to Wit: Two thousand and Eighty acres of land, (2050) sheep, and Goats one thousand three hundred (1300), horses and mules thirty three (33, cattle sixty head (60). Total value of said entire Estate Four Thousand nine hundred and thirty three (4930.00)
3rd  That a necessity exists for an Administration upon said Estate in this, that deceased left summery heirs, a Widow and Children, besides there are certain claims due said Estate, and certain claims against said Estate.
4th  Because the said Ramona Peņa is a niece of the said David Chapa deceased, and at the time the deceased departed this life he had in his possession and under his control and management, property that belonged to the applicant Ramona Peņa, the property that was in the possession of deceased at the time of his death that belonged to this applicant are as follows to Wit; Sheep &   Goats one hundred and forty head (140) four cows (4) , (3( three that since the death of the deceased your applicant has demanded of the surviving Widow of deceased, said property but the parties in charge of said Estate failed and refused and still fail and refuse to deliver said stock to the owner thereof or any part of.
5th  That this applicant is not disqualified by law to act as Administrator of said Estate. Recuses considered, this applicant prays that Citation issue herein as provided by law, and after service thereof he be Granted letter of Administration upon said Estate and for such other special and general relief as he may be entitled to.
                                                                               Morrow & Starr Atty for Applicant

Endorsed No. 79  Application of Ramona Chapa for letters of Administration on the Estate of David Chapa. Filed June 5th A. D. 1893.  Wm. A. Tinney Clerk C. C. D. Co. Texas
Recorded July 5th A. D. 1893 in Book B Minutes County Court pages 163, 164
                                                           Wm. A. Tinney Clerk Co. C. Duval Co. Texas

No. 79
The State of Texas }  Bond & Oath
County of Duval }  Filed July 3rd 1893

      Know all men by these presents, that We, Geo. Gullett as principal, and W. S. Gullett, C. C. Lewis and M. Rodriquez as sureties be held and firmly bound unto the County Judge of the County of Duval and his successors in office, in the sum of Five Thousand ($5000.00) Dollars conditional that the above bound Geo. Gullett, who has been appointed temporary Administrator of the Estate of David Chapa, deceased, for the purpose of Collecting and settling all claims against said Estate shall well and truly perform all the duties required of him under said

Vol. B Page 165

                                                                      Geo. A. Gullett
                                                                      W. S. Gullett
                                                                       C. C. Lewis
                                                                       M. Rodriquez

The above Bond approved the 3rd day of July A. D. 1893.
                                                                        S. H. Woods County Judge

OATH

      I do solemnly swear that David Chapa deceased died without leaving any lawful will so far as I know or believe, and that I will well and truly perform all the duties of Administration on the Estate of said David Chapa.
                                                                         George A. Gullett
Sworn to and subscribed before me the 17th day of June 1893
                                                                         W. S. Gullett, Notary Public
                                                                          Duval County Texas

Endorsed No 79  In the County Court of Duval County. Estate of David Chapa Deceased. Bond and Oath of Geo. Gullett as Admr. filed the 3rd day of July A. D. 1893.  Wm. A. Tinney County Clerk Duval Co.
Recorded July 5th A. D. 1893 in Book B Minutes of the County Court on pages 164 & 165.
                                                               Wm. A. Tinney, Clerk Co. C. Duval County Texas

The above and foregoing minutes having been read in open Court, Court now adjourned until next term in course.
  Attest
    Wm. A. Tinney                                                               S. H. Woods
          Clk. C. C. D. C. Texas                                         Co. Judge Duval Co. Tx.    

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