Estate Papers of Anastasia Fulton
Page 1 - Clerical
Anastasia Fulton, deceased, Last Will and Testament filed
March 5, 1851 by Executor T.D. Fulton to J.M. Ross, Ordinary of
York District. Recorded in Book of Wills, p. 228.
Page 2 - The Will
S. Carolina / York District. In the name of God, Amen.
I, A.S. Fulton of the State and district aforesaid being sound in mind but debilitated in body and knowing the certainty of death do constitute this my last Will and Testament.
First I will and bequeath to my son James W. Fulton my little grey Horse and one Horse Waggon and Harness together with thirty Bushels of corn I have at James Bryon’s. The balance of my property to be sold and equally divided with my six children, viz, Horatio S. Fulton, James W. Fulton, T.D. Fulton, E.P. Featherston, A.C. James and the Heirs of D.A. Fulton. I also will that my Executor pay to the heirs of Rachel O. Wheeler one dollar.
As I had heretofore spoken of giving my son Horatio my Black boy Joseph, and should he still desire to have the boy Joseph, that is to constitute his part of my Estate and the balance divided with my five children James, Theodore, Arabella, Elaliah and the Heirs of Daniel A. Fulton. After my Funeral expenses and debts be paid my Executor will proceed to act as above directed. I do hereby appoint T.D. Fulton Executor of this my last will and testament. Signed, sealed this 18th day of Feb in the year of our Lord 1851.
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A.S. (X) Fulton
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Witnesses: B.W. Wheeler R.S. Barry Miles Johnson
Page 3 - Proof of Will and Appointment of Executrix
Here the magistrate (Ordinary) J.M. Ross proves the will of
Anastasia Fulton on March 5, 1851, naming Theodore D. Fulton as
Executor. He is to have the appraisals done by May 5, 1851..
Page 4 - Order for Sale
The first half of the document is the request by T.D. Fulton to the courts for permission to conduct a sale of the property of A.S. Fulton as directed in her will. Petition signed March 5, 1861.
The second half is the order to conduct “a public sale on
the 29th of March at the late residence of the dec’d”
and to sell “such portions of her estate as she by her last
will and testament divided to be sold, on a credit until 1
January next with interest from the sale for all sums exceeding
$2, and for $2 and under cash. Purchasers at said sale to give
bond and good security for the purchase money.”
The order was signed by J.M. Ross on March 5, 1851.
Page 5 - Warrant of Appraisement
The Ordinary authorizes T.D. Fulton to get an appraisal of the goods of A.S. Fulton from B.Y. Wheeler, Beard, W.L. Harris, S. Sadler, and J.S. Moore. Signed Mar 5, 1851.
Then W.L. Harris, J.S. Moore and S. Sadler agree to take on the appraisal. Note that it mentions that Anastasia was late from Yorkville.
Pages 6 & 7 - Inventory of Appraisement & Bill of Sale
Personal property of A.S. Fulton, dec’d, appraised on Mar 28, 1851; sold Mar 29, 1851.
Item Cost($) Purchaser 1 Bed & furniture 15.00 E.P. Featherston 1 Check Real 0.55 | 1 Check Real 0.55 | 4 Split Bottom Chairs 2.00 | 1 Lot of crockery 1.00 | 1 hand Billows 0.25 | Shovel, tongs and irons 1.50 | 1 looking glass 1.00 | 1 set of knives and forks 0.50 | 3 Books 0.05 | 1 pot and oven 1.50 | 2 pairs of scissors 0.12.5 | 1 Table 1.50 | 1 Trunk 1.00 | 105.5 lbs Bacon 8.44 T.D. Fulton 1 Lot of Crockery 1.50 | 1 waiter 0.50 | 1 Brush and Snuff Box 0.35 | 1 German silver cup 0.25 | 1 hand saw and ads 1.00 | 1 looking glass 1.00 | Window curtains 0.25 | Mattock & Hoe 0.43 | 1 Tea kettle 0.40 | 1 Bible 0.25 | 1 Bed 18.00 A.C. James 1 Lot of Medicine 1.00 | 1 Candle stick and snuff box 0.45 | 1 Lot of Crockery 1.00 | 1 Smoothing iron 0.50 | 2 Band boxes 0.20 | 1 Book 0.25 | 1 Barrel 0.20 | 1 Tray 0.05 | 1 Bucket 0.20 | 4 silver spoons 1.57 | Lard 0.80 | 1 Bed 12.00 James Fulton, Sr. 1 Large Wheel 1.00 | 2 Brass Candle sticks 1.50 James Fulton 1 Bell 0.10 | 1 Spread and table cloth 0.81 | 1 Lot of wood trays 0.25 James Fulton, Jr. 3 axes & wedge 0.38 W.S. Sadler scales & weights 0.32 | 1 Pot and oven 0.41 | 2 Singletrees and livers 0.25 Dr. Wm. Moore Lot of Hoes 0.68 A.M. Beard 1 Kettle 2.14 | 1 Morter 0.76 | 1 Lot of Indian Ware 0.45 | 1 Pot and Shilio (?) 0.76 J. Kendric 1 Jug 0.25 | 1 Lot of Indian Ware 0.13 | 1 Barrel of salt 0.62 | 3 Barrels and jug and talow 0.65 | 2 Sheets 0.76 | 1 Round table 0.50 | 1 Lot of Hay 2.12.5 | 1 Oven and kettle 0.62.5 Z.C. Hutchison 1 Jar and jug 0.64 | 3 plows 0.30 Dr. J.F. Linsey Half bushel and pail 0.51 | 1 Pot Rack 0.56.5 A. Craven 1 Pot rack 0.75 | Shovel and tongs 0.44 | 2 Jars, Indian Ware 0.25 R. Roark Bag of fruit and tub 0.75 | 1 Box and peas (?) 1.10 | 1 0.5 acre lot 530.00 | Candle stand 0.55 | Coat brushes 0.40 | Lot of whips 0.10 | 13.5 yds homespun fabric 2.02 | 7 yds Linsey cloth 1.82 | Lot of pails 0.50 James Brion 1 Side saddle 4.56 | 1 Lot of tubs 0.25 | 1 Lot 114” x 330” 550.00 | 1 Keg 0.51 E.C. McCain 1 keg of vinegar 0.37.5 A.B. McCain 1 rocking chair 1.05 | 1 Lot German spoons 0.52 | 1 Hog in pen 1.41 James Jeffries 1 Lot of tin ware 0.62.5 Richard Timberlick Lot of plates 0.37.5 | 1 cow 8.50 | 1 Negro girl Sidney 665.00 Thomas Jeffries 1 Negro girl Minerva & 3 children 1340.00 M. Mulinax Candle stand 2.00 | 1 Bureau 7.50 M. Neal 1 cupboard 6.35 Jasper Featherston Lot of yarn 0.40 | 1 chest 1.10 Robert Whitesides Carving knife and fork 0.52 | 1 Lot of (unnamed) 0.35 | 4 stool chairs 4.00 J.D. Gore Bed and furniture 10.00 G.W. Low Lot of books 0.36 | 1 Trunk 0.70 A.G. Floyd Lot of bottles 1.37.5 A.M. Beard Chinquipin ..... (?) 0.31.25 | Lot of crockery 0.76 | Umbrella frames and brush 0.37.5 | 1 Lot of bottles 0.87.5 | 1 Well chain 1.75 | Smoothing iron 1.01 James Smith Table cloth 0.29 Edmund Jeffries 1 Quilt 2.00 | 1 Carpet 0.50 | --------- $3255.11
Note: Included in the original list of possessions, but not in
the bill of sale, are 1 Horse (valued $25) and 1 waggon (valued
$5). These have presumably been given already to James as per the
will. There is never any reference to the “Black Boy
Joseph” and it is doubtful that he went to Horatio (as
mentioned in the will) since the property was divided 6 ways. Did
Joseph die before Anastasia?
Page 8 - Returns (Payments out of Estate)
On this page, T.D. Fulton, Executor, lists all fees and payments made out of the estate of Anastasia Fulton after der death. Also listed is the interest gained on the proceeds of the estate sale.
Amount of Sale Bill due 29 March 1852: $3255.11
Interest on $3200 from 29 Mar to 1 Jan 1853: 158.00
Rec’d from J. Brion on Acct 22.00
Rec’d from A. Ellars on Acct 4.50
Rec’d from Thomas Jeffries on Acct 6.00
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$3455.61
Payments:
To Lewis Featherston acct $2.50
To “ “ 2 notes 99.50
To Kell Nowlooks (?) note 1.95
To Dr. J.R. Bratton acct 8.00
To Jonathan Studman acct 3.48
To Dr. William Moore acct 5.00
To Z.C. Hutchison acct 31.75
To R.S. Moore acct 35.08
To E.H. Gunning & Co. acct 7.62.5
To J.M. Ross fees 9.00
To A.M. Beard coffin 12.00
To R.C. Carving (?) tombstone 8.00
To Joseph Kendrick audiorum(?) 3.00
To W.J. Bowers undertaker? 6.74
Expenses to family for sale 2.50
Deductions in ?? 100.00
Ordinary fees 3.50
Commission on $3455.61 at 2.5% = 87.39
Commission on $339.62.5 at 2.5% = 8.49
Estate remaining $3025.11
Commission on paying balance $3025.11 at 2.5% 75.??
Divided into 6 shares, each share $490.93
Sworn, Oct 25, 1852.