Amanuensis Monday is a genealogy blogging theme. It was started by John Newmark who writes the TransylvanianDutch blog.
His definition of Amanuensis is:
Amanuensis: A person employed to write what another dictates or to copy what has been written by another.
Today’s subject is the Probate Folder #569, Appointment of Guardians for 4 minor children of William A. Davis. 1
In February 1888, Nancy J, Hurst, wife of William Alfred Davis died leaving him with four minor children. Then on 29 May 1888, William Alfred Davis died leaving these minor children without parental care.
Probate Folder #569 assigns guardian for each of these four children – Isaac, Laura Jane, Lessie Ida and James A., Davis.
State of South Carolina}
County of Chesterfield} Probate Court In Commons Pleas
In Re The Estate of William A. Davis
Ex Parte Isaac Davis: 2
The petition of Isaac Davis shows to this court.
1, That he is an heir at law of the late Wm. A. Davis and is an infant over the age of fourteen years.
2. That the estate of said William A. Davis is in due course of settlement and petitioner has no guardian to receive and attend to his interest therein amounting to about one hundred dollars.
3. That petitioner is desirous of having a guardian appointed and James Ross is a suitable person to be appointed such.
Wherefore petitioner prays that James Ross may be appointed his guardian for the said state and county and your petitioner ever prays & etc.
Signed – Isaac Davis
State of South Carolina}
County of Chesterfield} Probate Court In Commons Pleas
In Re The Estate of William A. Davis
Ex Parte Laura J. Davis: 3
The petition of Laura J. Davis shows to this court.
1, That she is an heir at law of the late Wm. A. Davis and is an infant over the age of fourteen years.
2. That the estate of said William A. Davis is in due course of settlement and petitioner has no guardian to receive and attend to his interest therein amounting to about one hundred dollars.
3. That petitioner is desirous of having a guardian appointed and James Ross is a suitable person to be appointed such.
Wherefore petitioner prays that James Ross may be appointed his <sic> guardian for the said state and county and your petitioner ever prays & etc.
Laura J (X her mark) Davis
Witness:
H. D. Tiller
State of South Carolina}
County of Chesterfield} Probate Court In Commons Pleas
In Re The Estate of William A. Davis
Ex Parte Lessie J. Davis: 4
The petition of Lessie J. Davis shows to this court.
1, That she is an heir at law of the late Wm. A. Davis and is an infant over the age of fourteen years.
2. That the estate of said William A. Davis is in due course of settlement and petitioner has no guardian to receive and attend to his interest therein amounting to about one hundred dollars.
3. That petitioner is desirous of having a guardian appointed and James Ross is a suitable person to be appointed such.
Wherefore petitioner prays that James Ross may be appointed his <sic> guardian for the said state and county and your petitioner ever prays & etc.
Lessie J (X her mark) Davis
Witness:
H. D. Tiller
State of South Carolina}
County of Chesterfield} In Probate Court
In Re The Estate of William A. Davis
Ex Parte Michael Davis for James A. Davis:5
The petition of Michael Davis shows to this court.
1, That he is administrator of the estate of his father William A. Davis and as such wishes to conclude the business and make a final settlement at an early date
2. That his brother James A. Davis is an infant under the age of fourteen years and is entitled to an interest in the said estate of about one Hundred dollars.
3. That said had no guardian in this state with whom the administrator can settle and from whom he can {illegible} final discharge and petitioner for him and James Ross is a suitable person for such guardian.
Wherefore petitioner prays that James Ross be appointed guardian of said James A. Davis with all the powers and liabilities incident thereto and your petitioner ever prays & etc.
Signed Michael Davis
The death if William and Nancy left 4 minor children. The 4 younger children had 2 older sisters and a brother to care for them. By 1897 they all would reach adulthood and be able to care for themselves.
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[1] "South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-19427-42930-56?cc=1911928&wc=MP59-ZNL:190567401,190561002,190567402,191134501 : accessed 6 July 2015), Chesterfield > Probate Court, Estate records > 1865-1927 > Cases 0553B-0637 > image 444 of 1488; county courthouses, South Carolina, and South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia.
[2] "South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-19427-42327-29?cc=1911928&wc=MP59-ZNL:190567401,190561002,190567402,191134501 : accessed 6 July 2015), Chesterfield > Probate Court, Estate records > 1865-1927 > Cases 0553B-0637 > image 474 of 1488; county courthouses, South Carolina, and South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia.
[3] "South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-19427-43085-56?cc=1911928&wc=MP59-ZNL:190567401,190561002,190567402,191134501 : accessed 5 July 2015), Chesterfield > Probate Court, Estate records > 1865-1927 > Cases 0553B-0637 > image 448 of 1488; county courthouses, South Carolina, and South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia.
[4] "South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-19427-43086-57?cc=1911928&wc=MP59-ZNL:190567401,190561002,190567402,191134501 : accessed 6 July 2015), Chesterfield > Probate Court, Estate records > 1865-1927 > Cases 0553B-0637 > image 468 of 1488; county courthouses, South Carolina, and South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia.
[5] "South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1-19427-42484-49?cc=1911928&wc=MP59-ZNL:190567401,190561002,190567402,191134501 : accessed 6 July 2015), Chesterfield > Probate Court, Estate records > 1865-1927 > Cases 0553B-0637 > image 472 of 1488; county courthouses, South Carolina, and South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia.
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