Return to Tyrrell County Probate Records IntroductionJOHN HASSELL ESTATE PAPERS (1766)
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Original Documents
1. Guardian Bond 18 June 1766
Guardians John Tarkington, Joshua Tarkington , for Joshua Hassell, (torn) Hassell, Rachel Hassell, John Hassell and Ester Hassell orphans of John Hassell late of Tyrrell
2. Court Case Tyrrell Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions:
John Tarkington and his wife Esther
Vs
John Tarkington Adm. of the Estate of John Hassell
Dec. to Jan Term Petition
dated October Term 1797
Petition of John Tarkington son of Joseph & Ester his wife humbly show that John Hassell son of John who was the father of your petitioner Esther died some time about the month of February 1766 interstate. being . of a considerable personal estate. leaving 5 children: Joseph, John, Issac, Rachel and the petitioner Esther. .. that the administration was granted to John Tarkington who took into his posseession all the estate of the deceased of value.. about 150 lbs. And also should have made distribution....( indicating that Ester did not receive her share of the distribution.)
3. January Term: 1798
Plea. of John Tarkington of the bill of complaint of John Tarkington son of Joseph and his wife Ester....that he is not the administrator of John Hassell son of John father of the Comp. Ester. ... Neither was ever qualified as administrator ...and he .informed ... that Joseph (torn) and Ben Hassell were the Administrators. signed John Tarkinton
3 April Term: 1800
John Tarkington and wife vs. The John Tarkington Adm. of John Hassell dec...... The said Compliantants receive the sum of thirty pounts their distribution that of the Ester of her fathers estate with interest from one year after the death of John Hassell deducting six ears for the war..
3. Summons
Witness paid the rate of per 4 pence with travel expenses of 8 pence for each 30 miles.
Witness:
Joseph Wynne attend court
January Term 1799 = 3 days & 7.5 miles
April Term 1799 = 3 days & 15 Miles
July Term 1799 = 3 days & 15 miles.
Witness:
Joshiah Powers witness for defense.
Jan Term 1799 2 days & 18 miles
April Tern 1799 2 days & 18 miles
July Term. 1799 2 days & 18 miles
4. Summons for John Tarkinton to Appear in court 23 July 1798 and 23 October 1997
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