Missouri, Linn County

Volume A&B 1840 through 1868

Copies of the records are on file, however they are poor in quality and have been transcribed here as a matter of convenience.

Book A

Index

Gose, Christopher….282,284,287, 291, 292, 295, 302, 303, 322, 342, 348, 352, 360, 322, 373, 374, 377, 378, 379, 387, 417, 418, 434, 436, 457, 471, 478

Gose, Mary H….415, 416, 421, 425, 428, 439, 458, 460, 461, 475, 476, 547, 546, 557, 558

Gose, William….417, 449, 460, 481, 532

Pg. 282

Wm S. McClanahan to Bond of estate C. Gose;

It is ordered by the Court here that the Bond of Wm S McClanahan as administrator of the estate of Christopher Gose deceased be approved and filed.

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Pg. 284 April 11, 1853

Wm S. McClanahan order sell tobacco C. Gose estate;

It is ordered by the court here that Wm. S. McClanahan as administrator of the estate of Christopher Gose deceased carry out the provisions of the sale of the tobacco crop as ? by the deceased in his life time.

Wm S. McClanahan to inventory estate of C. Gose;

It is ordered by the court here that the inventory of the estate of Christopher Gose deceased be received and filed.

Wm S. McClanahan to appraise bill estate of C. Gose;

It is ordered by the court here that the appraise bill of the personal property belonging to the estate of Christopher Gose deceased be received and filed.

Wm S. McClanahan to sale bill estate of C. Gose;

It is ordered by the court here that the sale bill of the personal property belonging to the estate of Christopher Gose deceased be received and filed and that the administrator of said estate be charged with the sum of four hundred and fifty two & 15/100 dollars.

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Pg. 287 April 12, 1853

H. Wilkerson vs Estate of Christ Gose;

It is ordered by the court here that Henry Wilkerson be allowed the sum of eighteen & 95/100 dollars on account vs estate of Christopher Gose deceased and that the same be classed in the 5^th class of demand.

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Pg. 291

I. Ogan vs Estate of C. Gose;

It is ordered by the court here that Irvin Ogan be allowed the sum of six dollars on account vs the estate of Christopher Gose deceased and that the same be classed in the fifth class of demands.

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Pg. 292 June 6, 1853

John Bolts admin of Thos Bolts vs. Estate of Christopher Gose;

It is ordered by the court here that John Bolts an admin of Thomas Bolts deceased be allowed the sum of twenty one & 22/100 dollars on note vs estate of Christopher Gose deceased and that the same be classed in the fifth class of demands.

J. B. Relph vs. admin of C. Gose;

It is ordered by the court here that John B. Relph be allowed the sum of nineteen & 50/100 dollars on account vs the estate of Christopher Gose dec’d and that the same be classed in the second class of demands.

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Pg. 295

A.W. & J.G. Flouncy? vs admin of C. Gose;

It is ordered by the court here that A.W. & J.G. Flouncy be allowed the sum of forty one and 17/100 dollars ? note & account and that the same be classed in the 5^th class of demands.

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Pg. 302

Linn County vs. admin of C. Gose;

It is ordered by this court here that Linn County for the use of the road and canal ? a be allowed the sum of seventy one & 29/100 dollars on note vs the estate of Christopher Gose deceased and that the same be classed in the 5^th class of demands.

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Pg. 303 August Term

W. Halliburton vs. Estate of C. Gose;

It is ordered by the court here that W. Halliburton be allowed the sum of thirteen and 13/100 dollars on note vs the estate of Christopher Gose deceased and that the same be classed in the 5^th class of ordinances.

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Pg. 322 November 14, 1853

N.J. Dryden vs. the estate of C. Gose deceased;

It is ordered by this court here that N.J. Dryden be allowed the sum of eighteen dollars and 50 cents on a note against the estate of C. Gose deceased lat of Linn County, Missouri and is placed in the fifth class of demands.

N.J. Dryden vs. the estate of C. Gose deceased;

It is ordered by this court here that N.J. Dryden be allowed the sum of eighty six dollars and 37/100 cents against the estate of C. Gose deceased late of Linn County, Missouri and is placed in the fifth class of demands.

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Pg. 342

It is ordered by the court here that Joseph Run? be allowed the sum of three dollars and 70 cents on an account against the estate of Christopher Gose deceased and that the same be classed in the fifth class of demands. Fee paid by Plff

William Calhoon vs. C Gose estate;

It is ordered by the court here that William Calhoon be allowed the sum of $64.42 against the estate of Christopher Gose deceased and that the same be classed in the fifth class of demands.

William Calhoon vs. C Gose estate;

It is ordered by the court here that William Calhoon be allowed the sum of $28.16 against the estate of Christopher Gose deceased and that the same be classed in the fifth class of demands.

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Pg. 348 March Term, March 6, 1854

A.W. & J.S. Flouncy? vs. C. Gose decd;

It is ordered by the court here that A.W. & J.S. Flauncy be allowed the sum of $49.30 against the estate of Christopher Gose dec and that the same be classed in the 6^th class of demands.

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Pg. 373 July Term, July 3, 1854

In the Probate court of Linn County July Ten 1854

First annual settlement of Wm.S. McClanahan as administrator of the estate of Christopher Gose late of Linn County deceased. Said adm in a/e? with said estate DR CR

To Amt of Sale Bill $452.15

To 276 pounds Tobacco $ 90.46

To amount of property ? by widow $104.70

Balance Debits $649.31

Credits by

Amt paid the widow as per Voucher No. 1 & 2 $200.00

" " A.W. & J.S. Flouncy? Vo. No. 4, 5 $ 92.46

" " McClelland & Bolts? Vo. No. 6 $ 20.97

" " Wm Gose as per Vo. No. 7 $ 7.50

" " Jas. H. Darlington Vo. No. 8 $ 2.00

" " S. D. Sandusky Vo. No. 9 $ 2.00

" " J.S. McClanahan Vo. No. 10 $ 1.00

" " Recorder Vo. No. 11 $ 1.80

" " T.M. McClanahan Vo. No. 12 $ 1.00

" " T.T. Woodruff Vo. No. 13 $ 2.70

$331.43

Amt DR $649.31

dito CR $331.43

Bal Due $307.88

It is ordered by the court here that the administrator of the estate of Christopher Gose deceased, pay on the fifth class of demands allowed against said estate sixty four premtam? on said demands.

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Pg. 378

It is ordered by the court here that M? & C? be allowed the sum of $1.50 against the estate of Christopher Gose deceased and that the same be classed in the sixth class of demands against said estate. Fee paid by Plffs

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Pg. 379 September Term 1854

It is ordered by the court here that Pennington & Clarkson be allowed the sum of $19.24 against the estate of Christopher Gose deceased and that the same be classed in the sixth class of demands. Fee paid by Plff

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Pg. 387 November Term; November 6, 1854

It is ordered by the court here that Moses Higginbotham be allowed the sum of $5.62 against the estate of Christopher Gose deceased and classed in the 6^th class of demands.

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Pg. 415 In Vacation; April 18, 1855

It is ordered by the court here in vacation, that letters of administration on the estate of Mary H. Gose deceased, be granted to Joseph B. Sayers, and that he give bond in the sum of $1,000.00

It is ordered by the court here that the Bond of Joseph B. Sayers, as administrator of the estate of Mary H. Gose deceased be approved and recorded.

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Pg. 416

It is ordered by the court here that Clark & McGee be allowed the sum of $2.05 against the estate of Mary H. Gose deceased, on a/c and classed in the 1^st class of demands.

It is ordered by the court here that John B. Ralph be allowed the sum of $48.25 against the estate of Mary H. Gose deceased, $41.25 of which is classed in the first class of demands & $7.00 in classed in the fifth class of demands.

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Pg. 417 May Term; May 14, 1855

It is ordered by the court here that William Gose, be and he is hereby appointed, guardian of the persons, and curator of the estates of Simon Gose about twelve years of age, Asrow Gose about ten years of age, Enslow Gose about eight years of age, Melissa J. Gose about six years of age, & John M. Gose about three years of age, minor heirs of Christopher Gose deceased and that he give bond in the sum of $1200.00.

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Pg. 418 May Term; May 14, 1855

It is ordered by the court here that the bond of William Gose as guardian of the person and curator of the estate of the minor heirs of Christopher Gose deceased, be approved and recorded.

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Pg. 421 May Term; May 14, 1855

It is ordered by the court here that the inventory and appraise bill of the property belonging to the estate of Mary H. Gose deceased, ? returned by the administrator of said estate, be received and filed, and that said administrator be charged with the sum of $ as assets in his hands.

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Pg. 425

It is ordered by the court here that James R. Sands be allowed the sum of $4.50 against the estate of Mary H. Gose deceased and classed in the 5^th class of demands.

It is ordered by the court here that P. Johnson & A. B. Sorel be allowed the sum of $142 against the estate of Mary H. Gose deceased and classed in the 5^th class of demands.

Pg. 425 cont.

It is ordered by the court here that Isrel Montgomery be allowed the sum of $4.00 against the estate of Mary H. Gose deceased and classed in the 5^th class of demands.

It is ordered by the court here that Joel Dewit be allowed the sum of $23.50 against the estate of Mary H. Gose deceased and classed in the 5^th class of demands.

It is ordered by the court here that Daniel Kiethly be allowed the sum of $15.00 against the estate of Mary H. Gose deceased and classed in the 5^th class of demands.

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Pg. 428

It is ordered by the court here that Scintha White be allowed the sum of $8.00 against the estate of Mary H. Gose deceased and classed in the 5^th class of demands.

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Pg. 434 September Term; September 3, 1855

It is ordered by the court here that the second annual settlement of W. S. McClanahan admin of the estate of Christopher Gose deceased be ? and filed and that said administrator be charged with the sum of $143.60 as assets in his hands.

In the Probate court of Linn County, September Term 1855

Second annual settlement of W.S. McClanahan admin of the estate of Christopher Gose decd said adm in a/e with said estate. DR CR

To amount in hands at last settlement: $317.88

Credits by:

N.J. Drydens, Vo. No. 1 $49.66

N.J. Drydens, Vo. No. 2 $ 9.00

John A. Wares, Vo. No. 3 $ 9.22

J. Smith, Vo. No. 4 $ .95

Hoyle Grill & Co., Vo. No. 5 $43.00

County Treasurer, Vo. No. 6 $22.50

I. Ojans, Vo. No. 7 $ 3.90

J. Reids, Vo. No. 8 $ 2.40

J.O. Dales, Vo. No. 9 $ 1.00

N.J. Drydends, Vo. No. 10 $10.00

A. Wilkerson, Vo. No. 11 $12.65

William Calhoon, Vo. No. 12 $10.00

$174.28

Amt Dr $317.88

Cr $174.28

Due $143.60

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Pg. 436 - Claim against C. Gose estate for $9.00

Pg. 439 - Claim against Mary H. Gose estate for $27.66

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Pg. 449 In Vacation; December 26, 1855

It is ordered by the court here in Vacation that William S. McClanahan of Linn County be and he is hereby appointed administrator of the estate of William Gose late of Linn County deceased and that he give bond as such administrator in the sum of $500.00

It is ordered by the court here that the bond of William S. McClanahan as administrator of the estate of William Gose late of Linn County deceased be approved and filed.

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Pg. 457 January Term; January 7^th 1856

It is ordered by the court here that the petition of William S. McClanahan as administrator of the estate of Christopher Gose deceased for the sale of so much of the real estate belonging to said deceased as will be sufficient to pay the debts of said deceased, be received and filed.

William S. McClanahan administrator of the estate of Christopher Gose deceased presents to the court here his petition praying for an order for the sale of so much of the real estate of said deceased as will pay and satisfy the remaining debts due by said estate and yet unpaid for the want of sufficient assets, accompanied by the lists and inventories ? by law in such case or examination whereof. It is ordered that all persons interested in the estate of said deceased be notified that application of aforesaid has been made, and that unless the contrary be shown on or before the first day of the first day of the next Term of this court, to be held on the first Monday in March next, an order will be made for the sale of the whole or so much of the real estate of said deceased as will be sufficient to pay the debts of said deceased, and it is further ordered that public notice hereof be given by ten written advertisements put up in ten public places in Linn County at least twenty days before the next term of this court.

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Pg. 458 - Claim against Mary H. Gose for $16.45

Pg. 460 - Claims against Mary H. Gose for $8.00 and $3.60

Pg. 460 - Claim against William Gose for $10.00

Pg. 461 - Claim against Mary H. Gose for $13.00

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Pg. 471, 472 March Term; March 4, 1856

It is ordered by the court here that for the purpose of paying the debts of Christopher Gose deceased that W.S. McClanahan as administrator of the estate of said deceased, sell at the April Term of the circuit court of Linn County and State of Missouri, to be ? and held on the first Monday in April A.D. 1856 before the County house down in the town of Linneus in the County of Linn and State of Missouri, on this first day of said Term and while said circuit court is in session, all the right, title and interest of said deceased in and to the following described real estate belonging to the estate of said deceased ?. Twenty acres the east half of the SE cr of the SE cr of Sec 15 in Township 59 of Range 21 also forty acres the North ½ of the East ½ of the SW cr of Sec 15 in township 59 of Range twenty one at public auction to the highest and best bidder. ? a credit of twelve months the purchaser ? to five hand with app security for the purchase money and to get a deed when the purchase money is paid.

That public notice of said sale be given by ten written advertisements put up at ten public places in Linn County twenty days before the day of sale.

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Pg 476 May Term; May 5, 1856

First annual settlement of Joseph B. Sayers administrator of the estate of Mary H. Gose deceased.

Joseph B. Sayers admin to this amount to said estate;

DR CR

To sale of personal property $550.62

Cash paid Allen Thorp, Vo. No. 1 $8.00

Balance $542.62

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Pg. 532

It is ordered by the court here that the first annual settlement of Wm. S. McClanahan as admr of the estate of Wm A. Gose deceased be received and filed and administration discontinued.

First Annual Settlement of W.S. McClanahan as administrator of the estate of Wm A. Gose dec’d. Said administration in a/e with said estate

DR CR

Amount of inventory and appraise bill returned $177.13

Widows receipt as per Vo. No. 1 $177.13

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Pg. 547

It is ordered by the court here that the second annual settlement of J.B. Sayers, administrator of the estate of M. Gose deceased, be received and filed and charged with the sum of $346.30 as assets in his hands.

Pg. 547 cont.

Second Annual Settlement, July 6 1857, Joseph B. Sayers administrator of the estate of M. Gose deceased in account with said estate. DR CR

Amount in hand at last settlement $542.62

By cash paid demand allowed Hugh L. Mundell, Vo. No. 1 $13.65

Paid demand allowed Clark, drugist Vo. No. 2 $ 2.75

Paid demand allowed Dr. Ralph Vo. No. 3 $51.60

Paid demand allowed John G. Flouncy, Vo. No. 4 $25.60

Paid demand allowed Joseph Ried, agent for Dr. Mitchell Vo. No. 5 $17.20

Paid Jacob Smith, agent for the editor of the Grand River Chronicle

for publishing letters of administration. Vo. No. 6 $ 2.00

Paid demand allowed J. R. Alderman, Vo. No. 7 $11.15

Paid demand allowed Dr. Dewitt, Vo. No. 8 $25.40

Paid demand allowed Daniel Kiethly, Vo. No. 9 $15.70

Paid demand allowed Cintha White, Vo. No. 10 $ 8.??

Paid demand allowed Doll Montgomery, Vo. No. 11 $ 4.75

Paid demand allowed Dr. Sands, Vo. No. 12 $ 5.00

Total Credits $187.97

Pg. 548, settlement cont.

DR CR

$542.62 $187.97

Paid demand allowed Johnson & Sorrell, Vo. No. 15 $ 2.00

Paid demand allowed Wm. Burt, Vo. No. 14 $ 4.15

$194.12

Paid Probate Judge $ 2.00

$196.12

Amt DR $542.62

CR $196.12

Bal Due Estate $346.50

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Pg. 557 July 10, 1857

It is ordered by the court here that the final settlement of William S. McClanahan as administrator of the estate of C. Gose dec’d be received and filed and administrator charged with the sum of one hundred and forty nine dollars and eighty-nine cents as assets in his hands.

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Pg. 558 July Term; July 10 A.D. 1857

Third annual settlement of Wm S. McClanahan as administrator of the estate of Christopher Gose dec’d said adm’r in a/e with said estate: DR CR

Amount on hand at last settlement $317.88

Amount received from rent on farm year 1855 $ 26.40

$344.28

Credit By

N.J. Drydens, Vo. No. 1 $49.66

N.J. Drydens, Vo. No. 2 $ 9.00

J.H. Wares, Vo. No. 3 $ 9.22

Jacob Smith’s, Vo. No. 4 $ .95

Hoyle Grill & Co., Vo. No. 5 $43.00

County Treasurer, Vo. No. 6 $22.50

I. Ogan, Vo. No. 7 $ 3.90

J. Reid, Vo. No. 8 $ 2.40

J. O. Dale, Vo. No. 9 $ 1.00

N. J. Dryden, Vo. No. 10 $10.00

H. Wilkerson, Vo. No. 11 $12.65

William Calhoun, Vo. No. 12 $10.00

J. Bolts, admin T Bolts estate, Vo. No. 13 $26.50

H. T. McClanahan, Vo. No. 14 $ 9.50

William Burt, Vo. No. 15 $ 5.30

Joseph Reid, Vo No. 16 $ 2.50

Hoyle Grill & Co., Vo. No. 17 $33.35

A.W. & J. G. Flournoy, Vo. No. 18 $20.00

Henry Wilkerson, Vo. No. 19 $ 8.13

Wm. Calhoun, Vo. No. 20 $22.75

County Treasurer, Vo. No. 21 $62.66

Moses Higginbotham, Vo. No. 22 $ 7.10

I Ogan, Vo. No. 23 $ 2.60

Menefer & Carroll, Vo. No. 24 $ 2.30

Pennington & Clarkson, Vo. No. 25 $23.10

John H. Ware, Vo. No. 26 $ 5.15

J. Smith, Vo. No. 27 $ 5.50

Carlos Boardman, Vo. No. 28 $ 1.00

E. S. Darlington, Vo. No. 29 $ 2.75

$414.57

Amt for sale of land $340.00

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Pg. 559

Amt paid for making deed $ 2.00

Amt in collected for rent of farm & time & labor attending same $ 20.00

Amt. pd A.W. Mullins for drawing settlement $ 1.00

Commission on $1015.40 $ 60.82

Administration charges $ 40.00

$538.39

Amt DR $684.28

CR $538.39

Bal on hand $145.89

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Book B - This book was so dark that no copies could be made, transcription only is on file;

Index

Gose, Christopher….5, 20

Gose, Mary H….30, 31, 96

Pg. 5 In Vacation; Oct 19, 1857

It is ordered by the court here that the inventory of the personal property belonging to the estate of the minor heirs of Christopher Gose dec’d be received and filed and that the guardian be charged with the sum of $69.30

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Pg. 20

It is ordered by the court that William S. McClanahan as administrator of the estate of Christopher Gose, dec’d be discharged from further liability as such administrator.

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Pg. 30 May 3, 1858

3^rd annual or final settlement of Joseph B. Sayers administrator of the estate of Mary H. Gose dec’d in account with said estate. DR CR

Amount on hand last settlement $346.30

Rent collected $ 8.00

To rent not collected $ 20.00

$374.30

Credits

Cash paid Dr. J.H. Ried, Vo. No. 16 $ 4.50

Cash paid demand allowed the estate of Wm. A. Gose dec’d Vo. No. 17 $10.50

Cash paid on tax on 40 acres of land, Vo. No. 18 $ .75

Cash paid Grill & Hops, Vo. No. 19 $ 3.08

Charges for services as administrator $108.50

$127.33

Balance forward on estate $246.97

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Pg. 31

It is ordered by the court here that Joseph B. Sayer as admin of the estate of Mary H. Gose dec’d distribute the assets in his hands belonging to said estate among the heirs agreeably to their respective rights.

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Pg. 96 September 5, 1859

It is ordered that Wm Gost guardian of the heirs of Mary Gost dec’d be and he is allowed to have for att the papers in reference to said guardianship from Linn County to the County of Sullivan II.

Transcribed and submitted by Angeles Oakes, 10 November 2005.

Missouri Probate Case Files 1853-1925

Harriet Goodale to Emery Grant

LDS Film #2130002

ADMINISTRATORS BOND

E.M. Gose – Principal

J.H. Craig & T. Crampton Jr. – Securities

ESTATE OF

C.H. Gose – Deceased

Filed the 21^st day of March 1882

Recorded in Book G of Administrators Bonds Page 226

J.B. Wilcox – Judge of Probate

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS,

That I, E.M. Ghost, as Principal, and we J.H. Craig and T. Crampton Jr. as Securities, are held and firmly bound unto the State of Missouri, in the full and just sum of Five Hundred Dollars, to the payment whereof, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

Sealed with our seals and dated at Linneus this 21^st day of March A.D. 1882

The Condition of the above Bond is, That if E.M. Ghost Administrator of the Estate of C.H. Ghost deceased, shal faithfully administer said Estate, account for, pay and deliver all money and property of said Estate, and perform all other things touching said administration required by law or the order or decree of any Court having jurisdiction, then the above Bond to be void-otherwise to remain in full force.

I J.B. Wilcox, Judge of the Probate Court of Linn County, Missouri, hereby certify that the above Bond was signed and executed in my presence the day and date above written.

Linn County Probate Court

May Term 1882

Ordered, That the Bond of E.M. Gose as Administrator of the Estate of C.H. Gose be approved

Recorded the foregoing Bond this 21^st day of March A.D. 1882

J.B. Wilcox – Judge of Probate

OATH

State of Missouri, County of Linn}SS

E.M. Gose Administrator of the Estate of C.H. Gose, deceased, being duly sworn, says that the said C.H. Gose died intestate, and without leaving any will, at Linn County, March 14, A.D. 1882, leaving as his heirs*

(The area is blank)

And that he will make a perfect Inventory of, and faithfully administer all the Estate of the said C.H. Gose and pay the debts as far as the assets will extend and the law direct, and account for and pay all assets which shall come to possession or knowledge.

Signature: E.M. Gose

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 21^st day of March A.D. 1882

J.B. Wilcox – Judge of Probate

APPRAISEMENT OF PERSONAL ESTATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

C.H. Gose dec’d.

Filed April 3 1882, Record in Ap. Book 1, Page 75

J.B. Wilcox – Judge of Probate

APPRAISEMENT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

AFFIDAVIT OF APPRAISERS

State of Missouri, County of Linn}SS

This is to Certify, That Adam Losh?, R.N. West and Jack Phillips on their oath say that they are not interested, nor of any kin to any person interested in the Estate of C.H. Gose deceased, lat of Linn County, Missouri, as heir or devisee, and that they will, to the best of their ability, appraise the goods, chattels and other personal property to them produced by E.M. Gose, Administrator of said C.H. Gose deceased.

Signatures: S.J. Phillips, Adam Losh, R.N.West

Sworn to and Subscribed before me at Linn County this 1^st day of April A.D. 1882

J.B. Wilcox – Judge of Probate

APPRAISEMENT

Appraisement of all and singular the goods, chattels and other Personal Estate of C.H. Gose deceased, late of Linn County, Missouri produced before the undersigned Adam Losh, R.N. West and Jack Phillips Appraisers, duly qualified this cay of (blank) A.D. 18(blank) by the Adm of said C.H. Gose.

Description of Property and Appraised Value

Horses, one Roan Mare $90.00

One Bay Mare $ 1.00

One Cow and Calf $30.00

One Speckeld Cow $20.00

One Roan Cow $17.00

One Pi(garbled) Cow $20.00

One 2 Years old $12.00

One 1 Year old $10.00

Hogs 21 Head of Yong hogs $63.00

One Brood Sow $ 5.00

One Wagon and Harness $15.00

One Corn Cultivator $ 8.50

One Old Ground Plow $10.00

We, the undersigned appraisers, certify the above to be a full and fair appraisement of the goods, chattels and other Personal Estate of C.H. Gose deceased; as produced before us, by E.M. Gose adm of C.H. Gose deceased.

Given under our hands this 1^st day of April A.D. 1882

Signatures: S.J. Phillips, Adam Losh X, R.N. West

State of Missouri, County of Linn}SS

In the office of the Probate Court I J.B. Wilcox, Judge of the Probate Court within and for the County aforesaid do certify that the instrument of writing hereto attached was filed for Record in said office on the 13^th day of April 1882 and that the same is duly recorded in said office in Book 1, for recording Apr. at page 75.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court. Done at office at Linneus this 13^th day of April 1882.

J.B. Wilcox – Judge of Probate.

INVENTORY, CERTIFICATE AND AFFIDAVIT

In the Matter of the Estate of C.H. Gose, dec’d.

Filed April 1, 1882, Recorded in Inventory Book 1, Page 88

J.B. Wilcox – Judge of Probate

EXECUTOR’S OR ADMINISTRATORS INVENTORY, CERTIFICATE AND AFFIDAVIT

INVENTORY

Inventory of all the Real and Personal Estate of C.H. Gose deceased, lat of Linn County, Missouri, describing the quantity, situation and title of the Real Estate, the books and papers, the debts due to the said deceased, the names of the debtors, the dates of the contracts, the amount of interest due, and the rate of interest thereon, and all personal property of whatsoever character. Made by E.M. Gose Administrator of said deceased and R.N. West and Jack Phillips witnesses appointed to aid in making the same.

Dated at Linn Co. Mo., this 1 day of April 1882

Real Estate as follows:

This Land} 40 acres SE of the NW of Sec 15} worth $12.00 per

This Land} 40 acres NE of NW of Sec 15} worth $6.50 per

This Land} Tow 59 Range 21,

worth} Twenty acres the W half o SE qr of the SE qr of Sec 15 Town 59 Range 21

acre $2.00}

Warrentee Deed foe all described lands with Deed of Trust on the 80 acres above described for $250.00 with 1 year and Seven Months Interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum unpaid.

Personal Property as follows:

No Notes Bonds or Moneys.

CERTIFICATE OF WITNESSES

We the undersigned Witnesses, appointed by the Probate Court, County of Linn State of Missouri, to accompany and aid the Administrator in opening and examining the papers and money of C.H. Gose, deceased, late of Linn County, Missouri, and in making an inventory of them, assembled at the later residence of said deceased, on the 1^st day of April A.D. 1882, and then and there performed the duty assigned to us, and certify the foregoing to be a full and complete inventory of the same. Dated this 1^st day of April 1882

Signatures: S.J. Phillips, Adam Losh X, R.N. West

AFFIDAVIT OF EXECUTOR OR ADMINISTRATOR

State of Missouri, County of Linn}SS

Be it Remembered, that on this 3^rd day of April, A.D. 1882, before me J.B. Wilcox, Judge of Probate personally appeared E.M. Gose, Administrator of C.H. Gose deceased, late of Linn County, Missouri, who being duly sworn, on his oath, says the foregoing is a full inventory and description of all the Moneys, Goods, Chattels and Estate, Real and Personal, Books, Papers, Evidences of Debt and of Title of the said deceased, and of all debts due or becoming due, so far as he can ascertain them except such household? property as widow? absolutely reserves to the? widow and that he was not indebted or bound in any contract to the deceased at the time of his death, except as stated in said inventory.

Signed: E.M. Gose

Sworn and subscribed before me at Linneus this 3^rd say of April A.D. 1882.

J.B. Wilcox – Judge of Probate

State of Missouri, County of Linn}SS

In the Office of the Probate Court I, J.B. Wilcox, Judge of the Probate Court held in and for the County of Linn and State of Missouri, hereby certify that the within and foregoing Inventory, Certificate and Affidavit were filed for record in my office on the 1^st day of April A.D. 1882 and are recorded in my office in Book 1 for recording Inventories at pages 88.

Witness my hand and seal of our said court: J.B. Wilcox Judge of Probate

The Estate of Charles Gose Deceased

Dr. J. Gooch

In the Probate Court of Linn County Feb Term 1883

The Estate of Charles Gose Deceased DR to Dr. J. Gooch

per Items as follows: $43.65

1880

Jan 31 Balance Due on Settlement $ 6.25

Feb 1 Night Vis to See Wife $ 3.00

" 4 a c e houck ment of wife $ 5.00

" 10 Vis to See wife $ 2.50

" 11 Medicine for wife $ .50

" 14 Vis to See wife $ 2.00

Nov 30 Night vis to see Charley $3.00

" " Cr by Cash $22.25 $10.00

" " Balance Due $12.25

1881

Feb 9 vis to see Charley $2.00

" " Cr by cash $5.00

Aprl 2 vis to see & medicine for ?two $3.50

July 28 " " " Bay $3.00

Aug 6 " " " " & medicine for three $3.00

" 8 " " " " " " $3.00

" 26 medicien for child $1.00

" 29 vis to see Charley & medicine for 2 $3.50

Dec 6 Cr By Meat $31.25 $9.60

" " Balance Due $16.65

1882

Feb 19 Night vis to see Charley wife & child $4.00

" 23 vis to see Charley $3.00

" 24 " " " " $3.00

" 26 " " " " $3.00

Mar 2 " " " " $3.00

" 6 " " " " $3.00

" 10 Night vis " " $5.00

" 13 vis " " " $3.00

" " Balance Due $43.65

Missouri Probate Case Files 1853-1925

Harriet Goodale to Emery Grant

LDS Film #2130002

We the undersigned, do certify that we have viewed and Appraised all the Personal property Showed us belonging to the Estate of Mary Gose deceased, impartially and to the best of our abilitys. Given under our hands this 20^th day of April 1855.

Signatures: H.S. Mundell, Thompson B. Moore, James M. Warren

State of Missouri, County of Linn} SS

Thompson B. Moore, Hugh S. Mundell and James M. Warren being appointed appraisors to appraise the personal Estate of Mary Gose, Deceased and before entering on their Duties, being Duly Sworn, by me a Justice of the peace of said County, Depose and Say, that they are not interested, nor of kin to any person interested, in Said Estate as heir or Devisee, and that they will to the best of their Ability, view and appraise the personal Estate to them produced, April the 20^th Day 1855

Signatures: Thompson B. Moore, Hugh S. Mundell, James M. Warren

Sworn to and subscribed before me, Wm S. McClanahan J.P. April 20^th, 1855

Inventory of Property: Inventory of Property:

1-lot of bottles $1.00 2-Bed Steeds & Cords $4.00

1-pair of sleep shoes $ .25 1-Tremmel Bed Steed & Cords $ .30

1-1/2 set plates $ .40 1-Sgr Table $1.50

5-tumblers $ .40 3-Coffe Pots & Strainer $ .30

1-set cup & saucers $ .25 1-Wash tub $ .40

3-Pitchers & a Sugar Bole $ .75 1-Stone Churn $ .25

2-Dishes & Bole & Tea pot $ .40 1-Tea Kettle $ .30

Knives & forks $ .25 Skillet lid & spring pan $ .25

1-Painted Bucket $ .30 Stue kettle & oven $ .40

3-Milk Jars $ .40 Kettle & hooks $1.75

Candle Moles & Stick $ .10 Dinner Pot $1.00

1-Lamp $ .10 1-Keeler $ .10

1-Pr fire Irons $1.00 1-Bread Tray & Sive $ .50

1-flax wheel $ .50 2-Cow Bell & Collors $ .40

1-wool wheel $ .50 2-Augers $ .25

3-boxes $ .40 Hand saw & Square $1.00

2-Cupboard Boxes $. 20 1-Drawing knife $ .40

1-Lot of Axes $1.50 1-Bay Colt 2 years old $45.00

1-Dimond Plough $2.00 1-Grind Stone $ .50

1-Do without Stock $ .50 1-fir shovel & milch crock $ .25

1-Shovel Plough Singletree $1.50 1-Bed & Beding $ 5.00

1-Doubletree & singletrees $1.00 1-Bed & Beding $6.00

Sithe & Cradle $1.00 4-Cover lids $16.00

Lot of irons $ .10 6-Blankets $8.00

2-Set Geers & Collors $3.00 1-Lot Bed ticks $1.50

Clives & hamrs $ .30 1-Table Cloth $ .20

2-Chairs $ .30 5-Bed quilts $4.00

1-Shovel $ .25 1-hoe $ .10

1-Mowing Sith & Sneed? $ .50 1-Painted Bucket $ .20

2-riding Bridles & 2 lines $1.00 $99.25

1-Side Saddle $7.00 $336.45

1-Loome Reed geering $5.00 $7.20

1-Common Chisl (t?) $1.50 $13.10

2-Barrels $ .50 $456.00

1-Water Barrel $ .25 $2.25

1-Cow bell & coller $ .50 $453.75

1-Stand with Lard $3.00

2-Barrels & kegs $ .25

1-Lot Soup Greese $ .50

1-Lot Bacon $12.00

15 Hed Hogs $15.00

15 Hed Seep (sheep?) $28.00

3- Milch Cows & Calves $45.00

1-Rone Mare $20.00

1-Sorrel Mare $75.00

1-Bay Mare $35.00

1-Rone Colt 1 year old $25.00

1-Spotted Horse Colt 2yr $50.00

$336.45

Document 3:

Appriase Bill of the Estate of Mary H. Gose

Recd & filed May the 14^th 1855

J. Smith P.B.J.

A ful and perfect inventory of the estate of Mary Goss deceased $2.25

One account on Mark Arnol for 40 Acres of land the South East quarter of the North West quarter of Section 15 Township 59 Range 21 A warntee deed from Wm. Calhoon to said deceased

1-pare of Sheep Shears

1-lot of Bottles and 5-Tumblers 5-plates

1-Set of Cups & Saucers 3-Pitchers & sugar bole

1-Set of knivs & forks 1-painted bucket & three milk jares

Candle moles & stick 1-lamp

1-pare of fire irons 1-flax wheel & 1 wool wheel

3-boxes & 2 Cupboard boxes 2-beadstead & cords

1-trunel bedstead & cord 1-Squear table & three coffee Pots

1-Straner and Washtub 1-Stone churn

1-tee kettle 1-skillet and led and frying pan

1-Stewkittle & oven 1-kittle & hooks

1-diner pot 1-keeler

1-bread tray and sive 2-bells & collers

2-augers & chisel 1-handsaw & square

1-drawing knife 1-lot of axes

1-dimont plow & one with out Stock & one Shovel plow & singletree doubletrees and singletrees.

1-sithe & cradle

1-lot irons 1-set of gears

1-collar 1 clevise & hames

2-chairs 1-shovle

1-moing sith and Sneed 1-riding bridl

1-Side Saddle 1-loom reed and gearing

1-Chest 2-barrels

1-warter barrels 1-Stand and lard

2-barrels and kegs 1-lot of bacon

15-head of hogs 15-head of Sheep

3-milk cows and calvs 1-roon mare

1-sorrell mare and colt 1-boar mare and colt

1-roon colt 1-Spotted horse

1-boa horse 1-grindstone

1-fire shovel 1-mild crock

2-beeds and bedding 4-coverlids

Six blankets 1-lot of bedticks

1-table cloth 5-bed quilts

2-hoos 1-painted bucket

Affidavit To Inventory State of Missouri, County of Linn}SS

Joseph B. Sayers administrator of the Estate of Mary H. Gose Deceased being Duly sworn by me a Justice of the peace of said County deposes and Says that the forgoing is a full Inventory and Description of all the moneys, goods, Chattels and Estate Real & personal, Books, papers and evidence of Debt and title of the Deceased and of all Debt Due and becoming Due so far as he can ascertain them and that he was Not indebted or bound in any contract to the Deceased at the time of her Death.

Signature: Joseph B. Sayers Adm.

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 14^th of May 1855

Wm. S. McClanahan J.P.

Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 14^th of May AD 1855

Jacob Smith P.B.J.

Inventory of the property belonging to the estate of Mary H. Gose

Recd. & filed May the 14^th 1855

Jacob Smith

State of Missouri, County of Linn} SS

Hugh S. Mundell, being duly sworn by me a Justice of the peace of Said County, Deposes and says, that the foregoing is a true account of the sales made by Joseph B. Sayers Administrator of the Estate of Mary H. Gose Deceased at the time therein Specified and the he was Clerk of Said Sale.

Signature: H.S. Mundell

Sworn to and subscribed before me March the 3d 1856

Wm S. McClanahan J.P.

Sale Bill of the Estate of M.H. Gose Dcd Recorded

Recd. & filed May the 14^th 1855

J. Smith P.B.J.

A List of Property Sold at the Sale of Mrs. Gose Dcd.

Lot of Bottles T.B. Moore .25

Sheep Sheers Daniel Keithley .25

Lot Milk jars M. Smith .40

5-Plates Wm. Gose .20

2-Dishes Johnson Walker .55

Lot of ware Wm. Gose .50

Cups & Sausers Wm. Gose .15

Knives & forks Wm. Gose .20

Lot of ware Wm. Gose .20

Sqr Table William Gose 1.50

1-Bucket & Coffee Pot Wm. Gose .20

1-Hoe M. Smith .30

1-Hoe Shanon Sayers .05

1-Lamp T.B. Moore .10

1-Axe J.M. Warren .25

Hand Saw & Square Johnson Walker 1.00

Drawing knife & Auger M. Smith .35

1-Chisel and Auger H. Calaway .25

Tray & meel Sive Wm. Gose .50

1-Jar H. Mundell .55

1-Cow Bell M. Smith 1.45

1-Clever Shanon Sayers . 05

1-Pr. Hand Irons Daniel Keithly 1.50

1-Tea Kettle Wm Keithley .30

1-Oven Wm. Gose .30

Frying pan & Stew Kittle Leet Toler .25

Wash Kittle Daniel Keithley 1.95

Wash Tub Jef McCoun .50

2-Barrels Wm. B. Jackson .25

1-Chisl Wm. B. Jackson 1.85

Sithe & Cradle James Philips 1.00

Sithe Snead Daniel Keithley .30

$18.00

List Continued

1-Axe Thomps Moore .20

1-Loome William B. Jackson 8.30

1-Side Saddle T.B. Moore 4.00

1-heavers sleigh? William B. Jackson .25

1-Pr Geers H.S. Mundell .75

1 Pr. " Wm. Gose 1.10

2-Chairs Wm. Gose .25

Dinner Pot H.S. Mundell .60

Grindstone Wm. B. Jackson .45

Spade & Shovel James Toler .60

1 Flax Wheel J.B. Sayers 2.05

1-Wool wheel Wm Keithley .25

1-Box Wm Gose .10

2-Boxes Wm. Keithley .25

1-Bedsteed & Cord J.P. W. throe? .25

1 Bedsteed & cord Wm. Gose 1.00

Shovel Plough Wm. Gose 1.40

1-Dimond Plough Henry Brown 1.65

1-Do " Wm. B. Jackson .40

Lot Hors Shoes Wm. B. Jackson .10

1-Bed Neimiah Dowel 4.00

1-Do Samuel Porter 6.90

1-Tablecloth Wm. Gose .20

Bed Tick & sheet Wm Gose .57

1-Bed Cover Wm. Gose 5.10

1-Do " Neimiah Dowel 2.40

1-Do " Daniel Keithley 3.15

1-Do " Neimiah Dowel 2.50

1-Lot of Bed quilts Wm. Gose 1.60

1-Lot Do " " Wm. Gose .20

1-Blanket Thomas Flournoy 1.30

Lot of Blankets Thomas Flournoy 2.30

1-Blanket Thomps Moore 1.40

1-Do Thomas Flournoy 1.25

1-Do Thomas Flournoy .75

1-Lot Bacon Wm. B. Jackson @ .05 53lbs 2.65

1-Do Wm. B. Jackson @.05 3.71

1-Do Wm. N. Gillom @.06 5.61

1-Do Wm. B. Jackson @.05 2.64

1-Do Wm. N. Gillom @. 07 79lbs 5.72

Lot of joels Wm. B. Jackson .15

Lard & stand Daniel Keithley 2.45

1-Barrel & Keg H.S. Mundell .55

Double Trees Leet Toler .75

Water Barrel Wm. B. Jackson .30

5-Head first choice sheep Smith Wardoo 15.00

5-Do 2^nd " " Wm M. Morton @ 2.75 13.75

5-Do 3^rd " " Johnson Walker @ 2.30 11.50

15 Hogs Irven Thorp 13.00

1-Dun Cow & Calf Wm. Rennels 23.10

1-Red Cow & Calf James Warren 18.25

1-Black Cow & Calf J.B. Alderman 23.00

1-Spotted Colt Charles Gose 40.00

Sorrel Mare & Colt H.T. McClannyhan 10.00

1-Rone Mare Jane Belcher 20.00

1-Bay Mare & Colt Wm. Taylor 40.50

Cow Bell & Coller Wm. Gose 1.35

1-Bay Colt A.J. Ramsey 78.50

1-Rone Colt Wm. Gose 45.50

Bridle Wm. Gose .25

476.94

55.55

532.49

18.00

Whole amount of Sale 550.49

First Annual Settlement of J.B. Sayers adm of the Estate of Mary H. Gose decd.

Recorded on Page 476

Recd. & filed this 5^th day of May 1856

J. Smith P.B.J.

In the probate Court of Linn County, May Term, May 5^th AD 1856.

First Annel Settlement of Joseph B. Sayers Administrator of the Estate of Mary H. Gose Decd.

Joseph B. Sayers Adm to this amount to said Estate

To Sale of the personal property sold $500.62

Contra Cr by this amount:

To cash paid Allen Sharp on Voucher No. 1 $8.00

Balance on Hand $542.62

Signature: Joseph B. Sayers

2^nd Annal Settlemnt of Joseph B. Sayers Admin of the Estate of Mary Ann Gose decd

Recorded on page 547 and following

Recd. & filed July 6 1857

J. Smith P.B.J.

Second Annual Settlement July 6^th 1857 Joseph B. Sayers Administrator of the estate of Mary H. Gose deceased in account with said estate.

Amount on hands at last settlement $542.62

Credits

Cash paid demand allowed Hugh S. Mundell Voucher 1 $13.65

Cash paid demand allowed (blotched) Voucher 2 $2.75

Cash paid demand allowed Dr. R(scribbled) Voucher 3 $51.60

Cash paid demand allowed John G. Flournoy Voucher 4 $25.60

Cash paid demand allowed J. H Reid agent for Dr. McLellan Voucher 5 $17.20

Cash paid Jacob Smith agent for creditor of Grand River Chronicle

for publishing letters of administration Voucher 6 $2.00

Cash paid demand allowed J.R. Alderman Voucher 7 $11.15

Cash paid demand allowed Dr. DeWitt Voucher 8 $25.40

Cash paid demand allowed Daniel Keithley Voucher 9 $15.70

Cash paid demand allowed Cintha White Voucher 10 $8.50

Cash paid demand allowed Del Mtgomery Voucher 11 $4.75

Cash paid demand allowed Dr. Sands Voucher 12 $5.27

Cash paid demand allowed Johnson & Sorrell Voucher 13 $2.00

Cash paid demand allowed Wm. Burt Voucher 14 $4.15

$542.62 $194.32

Cash paid probate judge $2.00

Balance on estate $346.30

Signed: Joseph B. Sayers administrator

3^rd Annual Settlement of Joseph B. Sayers as administrator of Mary H. Gose estate.

Recorded Book B. Page 30

Recd. & filed May 3^rd 1858

T.T. Easley P.B.J. by A. W. Mullins Clerk

Third annual or final settlement Joseph B. Sayers administrator of the estate of Mary H. Gose deceased in account with said estate.

Amount on hands at last settlement $346.30

to amount of rent collected $ 8.00

to rent not collected $120.00

$374.30

Credits $127.33

$246.97

cash paid demand allowed Dr. J.H. Reid Voucher 16 $4.50

cash paid demand allowed the estate of Wm. A. Gose

deceased Voucher 17 $10.50

cash paid for tax on 40 acres of land Voucher 18 $ .75

cash paid grill voucher 19 $3.08

charges for services as administrator $108.50

$127.33

balance in favor estate $246.97

Signature: Joseph B. Sayers

Administrator

Missouri Probate Case Files 1853-1925

Harriet Goodale to Emery Grant

LDS Film #2130002

Know all men by these presents that we William Gose as principal and William S. McClanahan and Daniel Keithley as his securities acknowledge ourselves to owe and be indebted to the State of Missouri for the use and benefit of Simon, Asro, Enslow, Millissa J. & John M. Gose minor heirs of Mary H. Gose deceased in the penal sum of one thousand dollars, for the payment of which will and truly to be made, we find ourselves our heirs executors and administrators jointly and severally and firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 12^th day of May AD 1855.

The condition of the above bond is such that whereas the said William Gose was on the 14^th day of May AD 1855 by the Probate Judge of Linn County in the State of Missouri appointed Guardian of the persons and curator of the property of Simon aged about twelve years, Asro aged about ten years, Enslow aged about eight years, Millissa J. aged about six years and John M. Gose aged about three years, Minor heirs of Mary H. Gose deceased. Now if the said William Gose as said guardian shall faithfully discharge his duties according to law, then this obligation to be void otherwise to reverse in full force and virtue.

Signature: Wm. Gose – Seal; Wm. S. McClanahan – Seal; Daniel Keathley’s mark X – Seal

Guardian Bond of William Gose recorded on Pages 126 & 7.

approved & filed May 14^th 1855

Jacob Smith PBJ

Bond of W.S. McClanahan as Adm. of Wm. Gose Dcd. Recorded on page 137.

Approved & filed Dec 4^th 1855

Jacob Smith P.B.J.

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, That we, William S. McClanahan as principal and William R. Bradley & Mannessa Trumbo as security, acknowledge ourselves indebted to the State of Missouri, in the sum of five hundred dollars for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, jointly and severally, by these presents. Witness, our hands and seals, this 4^th day of December A.D. 1855.

The condition of the above bond is, that if the said William S. McClanahan administrator of the estate of William Gose deceased, shall faithfully administer said estate, account for, pay and deliver all money and property of said estate, and perform all other things touching said administration required by law, or the order or decree of any court having jurisdiction, then the above bond to be void, otherwise to remain in full force.

Signatures: Wm. S. McClanahan – Seal; Wm. P. Bradley – Seal; M.A. Trumbo – Seal

State of Missouri, County of Linn}SS

William S. McClanahan being by me duly sworn upon his oath states to the best of his knowledge and belief that the deceased died without will and that he left surviving him a wife. Gose residing in Linn county & State of Missouri and furthermore that he will make a perfect inventory of and faithfully administer all the estate of said deceased, and pay the debts as fair as this assetts will extend and the law direct and account for and all assets which shall come to his possession or knowledge.

An Inventory of the Personal Property belonging to the Estate of William A. Gose Deceased

One Roan Mare

One Cow & Calf

One Man’s Saddle & Bridle

45 Barrels of corn more or less

One Shovel plough & Cleves

One Dimont Plough

One pair of gear & Sled

2 Single trees & Cleves

two Axes, Two Hay forks

One Bed Sted & cord

One Shot Gun, Hammer

State of Missouri, County of Linn}SS

Wm. S. McClanahan Administrator of the Estate of Wm. A. Gose Deceased, Being Duly Sworn by me a Justice of the peace of Said County, Deposes and Says, that the forgoing is a full inventory and Description of all the moneys, goods, chattels and Estate Real & Personal, Books, papers and evidences of Debt & Title of the Deceased and of all Debts Due and becoming Due, So far as he can ascertain them, except the property reserved as the absolute property of the Widow, and that he was not indebted or bound in any contract to the Deceased at the time of his Death, Except as stated in said inventory.

Signature: Wm. S. McClanahan Administrator

Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 14 Day of December 1855

Jacob Smith J.P.

State of Missouri, County of Linn}SS

Johnson Walker and Thompson B. Moore being appointed appraisors to appraise the personal Estate of William A. Gose, Deceased, and before entering on their Duties, being Duly Sworn, by me a Justice of the peace of Said County, Depose and Say, that they are not interested nor of kin to any person interested in said Estate as heir or Divisee and that they will, to the best of their ability, view and appraise the personal Estate to them produced.

Signatures: Johnson Walker; Thompson B. Moore

Sworn to and Subscribed before me December the 8the Day 1855

Wm. S. McClanahan J.P.

A List of Personal property belonging to the Estate of Wm. A. Gose Deceased.

One Account on the Estate of Mary H. Gose of $10.00

One Roan Mare $75.00

One Cow & Calf $22.50

One Saddle & Briddle $10.00

One Shovel Plough & Cliver $04.50

One Axe $00.50

One Shot Gun $05.00

One Bed Sted & Cord $03.00

One Sted $00.25

One Dimont Plough & Cliver $01.00

2 Hay forks, Clever, Hammar & Old Axe $00.63

45 Barrels of corn More or less at $1.00 per Barrel $45.00

$177.13

A full & perfect List of the personal Estate of Wm. A. Gose Deceased appraised by us this 8^th Day December 1855.

Signatures: Johnson Walker; Thompson B. Moore

Inventory & Appraise Bill, of the Estate of William Gose. Recorded on pages 76.

Recd. & filed this 14^th day of December 1855

Jacob Smith P.B.J.

1^st Settlement of Wm. S. McClanahan Adm. of W.A. Gose Estate, Recorded.

Recd & filed March 20 1857

J. Smith P.B.J.

In the Probate court of Linn county March Term, March the 2^nd 1857

First annual settlement of W.S. McClanahan as administrator of the Estate of William A. Gose deceased.

Said Administrator in a/c with said Estate

To amount of Inventory & appraise Bill returned DR $177.13

Credit by Widows Recept as for Vo. No. 1 CR $177.13