Never married according to Carol Middleton.
Died in Campbell, TN.
Robert Andrews in the 1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert Andrews
Age in 1860: 19
Birth Year: abt 1841
Home in 1860: Eastern Subdivision, Williamson, Tennessee
Post Office: College Grove
Household Members:
Name Age
Lucy Andrews 61
Lucy Andrews 22
Robert Andrews 19
R . D . Andrews in the 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: R. D. Andrews
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1840
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1880: District 21, Williamson, Tennessee
Relationship: Boarder
Race: White
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Occupation: Stock Trader
Household Members:
Name Age
R. D. Andrews 40
Guardian Records of Williamson County, Tennessee 1859 - 1929
By Albert L. Johnson
Bk/Pg Year
1/62 1861 Andrews, Robert D is the son of Jones Andrews
1/309 1873 Andrews, Horace G. is a child of Horace G & Margaret E Brown Andrews (1875, 1878)
Page 35
PROBATE OF ESTATE
OF
JONES ANDREWS
Robert Andrews, Minor
To the Hon the County Court of Williamson County holding at Franklin
The Bill of Complaint of Adam White Exec of Jones Andrews deceased and Mary Ann White wife of said Adam White, Newton L Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Drury Floyd and wife Lucy B. Floyd, citizens of Williamson County and William Andrews a citizen of Marshall County, all citizens of the state of Tennessee.
Complainants
against
Robert Andrews,
a minor under twenty one years of age who has no general conditions a citizen and resident of the County of Williamson and State of Tennessee, Deft.
And thereupon goes orators and as a thence shows unto your Honor that Jones Andrews departed this live in November 1843 in the County of Williamson being a Citizen and resident of said county being made and published his last will and testament which was duly processed and administered to record in the County Court of Williamson at its Term 1843 and Lucy Andrews and Adam White the executrix and executor therein named duly qualified as such and took upon themselves the execution of said Last Will zases orations and oratences further states to your honor that Jones Andrews left him servicing his widow Lucy Andrews the executrix named in the will a true copy of which is herewith filed marked Ex. A and made a part of this bill of Complaint – and say Adam White, William Andrews, Newton L. Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Lucy B. Floyd and Robert Andrews, his children and heirs at law hesm deserving that said Jones Andrews asked this addis of house slaves and their inrssors and such sugars as have been Lassgist for the Estate which slaves now historgory to said estate are nason this professions of Adam White Exec and ask as follows – Buck 54 years old, Merritt 32 years, Wm Sprayginss 28 years, Adaline 34 years, Elyas 25 years, Butte 23 years, Ardtian 14 years, Lee of 24 years, Will 6 years, Elisha 4 years, Lucy's youngest child 3 more nieces not known, Philia 8 years, Thomas 7 years, Peggy 6 years, Martha 2 years and Maria 1 year old - sixteen in all.
That Lucy Andrews departed this life sometime in September 1860 leaving no will. That your orators and oratoresses are under the will of Jones Andrews - as his children the jurist assuming of the aforementioned slaves and lost slaves are in the possession of Adam White the surviving Ex of Jones Andrews deceases.
That Jones Andrews Estate has as the lickena sufficient assets to pay the debts assessing by said estate and there is a large tract of land lying in this county belonging to said Jones Andrews diseased -
That said Adam White has surety Exec is cuelliy said slaves be divided among the children od said Jones Andrews. That said Robert Andrews is a minor under 21 years of age and has no general custodian -
That Adam White had married Mary Ann before this oath of his father and Lucy B has Isnes married bept Drury Floyd since this death of Jones Andrews who was living at the death of Jones Andrews - upon the death of his father married Bakins Tuskits and has since died leaving no ipass as the discendents of such -
and said orators & oratoressses and said def Robert Andrews as the sole owners of said Slaves -
The premises considered your orators and oratoresses pray your honor that the said Robert Andrews has made deft to this Bill of Complaint - that suffasness opue be commencing he be compelled to answer this loans that apes homer will make all necessary orders appointory said deft a Guardassid labass. That upon a hearing of this cause your honor will adjudge and decree that the slaves aforementioned be divided among those costilled thusts as set forth in this Bill that your honor will by a special decree appoint five curnse pivness any three of whom may act to divide said slaves known married among guss your orators asstisse and deft Robt Andrews and allot and set apart to each the one sixth the value of such slaves as seem and prostesobels making said divisions equal in value to one sixth to each of said children of said Jones Andrews.
Your orators & oratoresses pray for all other and further and different relief and in it they will ents pray re
Ed. C. Cook
Ioks for Complaintaints
Page 46
The separate answer of Robert Andrews a minor under 21 years - a citizen of the County of Williamson to the Bill of Complaint of Adam White Exec and others filed against him in the County Court of Williamson County, holding at Franklin us -
Your respondent Robert Andrews saving and Tesuring to himself all manners of ixecfetion to said bill of complaint answer thereto as to much thereof as he is advised is matusul for him to make answer unto - answers & says he is a minor under 21 years of age, that he supposes and believes he is entitled to an undivided interest in said slaves named in the Bill of Complaint, that the persons named in said bill are the children of Jones Andrews diseased are other witnesses-respondents by his custodians ad litem Ther W. Bullocke says he is a minor of tender years and he prays this court to protect his interest involved in this cause - and having fully answered prays to be dismissed.
Personally came Thos. W. Bullock before me in open court and made oath in due form of law that the facts set forth in the foregoing answers of him are in knowledge and true othors on information he believes to be true.
Sworn to in open court
Jan. 15, 1861
PAGE 52
Adam White Exec et al )
vs. ) Jany Term 1861
Robert Andrews )
Be it remembered that on this cause on this the 15th day of Jany 1861 before the Hon. J E Itikin Pukins judge prosidery,
It appearing to the satisfaction of the court that Robert Andrews the deft is a minor under 21 years of age and has been ligender by Issued with subpoenas more than five days before the present term of this court and has no general guardian.
It is thereupon ordered and decreed by the Court that Thos
W. Bullock be and he is appointed Guardian ad litum of said minor Robert Andrews and that he file an answer in this cause for said minor.
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State of Tennessee )
Williamson County )
We the undersigned being appointed by the County Court of sd county as commissioners to divide the slaves belonging to the estate of Jones Andrews decd a mang the legatees of said Andrews do Cupast as following:
Buck aged 54 years, valued $ 400
Adaluce with child minor valued 1,000
Ruth " aged 23 " valued 900
Lucy 24 years & child Allen valued 200
Spessit 32 years of age valued 950
Mosaggins 28 years of age valued 1,075
Lige 25 years of age valued 1,000
Asten 14 years of age valued 850
Fibby 8 years of age valued 650
Taur 7 years of age valued 600
Peggy 6 years of age valued 475
Will 6 years of age valued 450
Elisha 3 years of age valued 275
Martha 3 years of age valued 275
9,100
Each Share (divide by 6) 1,516 2/3
We proceeded to lot off said negroes into set shares
Lot No. 1 Lucy & Child Allen $200
Martha 275
Buck 400
$ 675
Lot No. 2
Ruth $ 900
Tom 600
$1,500
Lot No 3
Adalene & Child $1,000
Pesset 950
Elesha 275
$1,425
Lot No 4
Spsaggin $1,075
Will 450
$1,535
Lot No 5
Lege $1,000
Peggy 475
$1,475
Lot No 6
Aston $ 850
Febby 650
$1,500
Tickets bearing proposed the several lots were drawn for Lot No 1 by G L Andrews which makes on hundred and fifty eight dollars 33 1/3 cents, more than his distributive share
Lot Number 2 was drawn by Adam White cashing sixteen dollars 66 2/3 cents of his distributive share.
Lot No. 3 was drawn by Drewry Floyd lacking ninety one dollars 66 2/3 cents less than his distributive share
Lot No. 4 was drawn by W. V. Andrews making eight dollars 33 1/3 cents more than his distributive share.
Lot No 5. was drawn by H. G. Andrews beaing forty one dollars 66 2/3 cents less than his distributive share.
Lot NO. 6 was drawn by R.D. Andrews beaing sixteen dollars 66 2/3 cents less than his distributive share.
All of which we respectfully submit -
Given under our hands this 18th day of January, 1861
Wm N. Haley
W.J. Pitway
W.P. Dhnermbey
Matthew Wilson
Page 70
Adam White Exec et al )
vs. )
Robert Andrews )
Be it remembered that this cause came on to be heard on this 15 day of January A.D. 1861 before the Hon P G Stives Perkins Judge presiding upon the original Bill & Exhibits thereto and the answers of minor defendant Robert Andrews and his Guardian ad latem when it when it appeared to the satisfaction of the Court that Jones Andrews departed this life in November 1843 in the County of Williamson leaving a last will and testament which was duly proven and recorded in the County Court of Williamson Cty. at its _ Term 1843, and Lucy Andrews and Adam White the Executrix and Executor threrin named duly qualified as such. That Jones left herein surviving his widow Lucy Andrews and his children Mary Ann White, William Andrews, Newton L. Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Lucy B Floyd and Robert Andrews and Martha Ann Andrews who has since departed this life intestate and without issue as the descendants of such, his children and heirs at law herein surviving. That said Jones Andrews died the owner of the certain slaves which with their increase all as follows; Buck aged 54 years, Merritt 32 years, Wm Spruggins 28 years, Adaline 34 years, Eliza 25 years, Ruth 23 years, Arthur 14 years, Lucy 24 years, Will 6 years, Elisha 4 years, Lucy & baby 3 mos (name not known), Phebe 8 years, Thomas 7 years, Peggy 6 years, Martha 2 years and Mira one year old, now sixteen slaves. That Lucy Andrews the widow of the Testator Jones Andrews departed this life in September 1860 intestate, That the said Mary Ann Mary Ann White (whire crossed out) had intermarried with Adam White before the said Jones Andrews departed this life, that Lucy B has intermarried with the said Drury Floyd since the death of her father. That the said Adam White is the surviving executor of said Last Will and has in his possession said slaves and is willing the said slaves should be divided among those entitles thereto upon their executing proper refunding bonds. It further appearing to the court that the said mary A. White, Newton L. Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Lucy B. Floyd, William Andrews and Robert Andrews are joint owners of said slaves and is desirous the same should be divided among them. And it appearing to the court that there are sufficient assets of said estate without the slaves to pay all debts owing by said estate of Jones Andrews deceased if any - and that it is proper and right that said slaves should be divided and distributed among the persons entitled thereto at this time - It is therefore ordered and decreed by the court that sdaid slaves aforementioned be divided and distributed among and between the said Mary Ann White, Newton L. Andrews, Horace B. Andrews, Lucy B. Floyd, William Andrews and Robert Andrews, share and share alike, subject to the account for advancements if any which may have in any way been made to either or any of said parties. It is further decreed by the court that William Demumbrane, Wm N. Healy, Wm Petuay, Poud Dobson and Matthew Wilson, any three of whom may act in the premises, be and are appointed Commissioners to allot and distribute said slaves aforenamed between the persons aforementioned and to set aside as near as practicable to the said Mary Ann White, the one sixth in value of said slaves; to Newton L. Andrews the one sixth in value, to Horace B. Andrews the one sixth in value, to Lucy B. Floyd the one sixth in value,to William Andrews the one sixth in value, and to Robert Andrews the one sixth in value =charging those persons receiving the more valuable shares of said slaves with the excess sp as to make said division of said slaves as nearly equal in value and share and sahar alike as practictable - That said commissioners before proceeding to make said division and allotment of said slaves among the persons aforementioned will be duly sworn as required by law and will make said division and will make their report of the same in executing signed by at least three of them to the next term of this court until the coming in of which all other matters are required true copy attest.
Wm Cumming clrk
By M Perottok, D.C.
Page 75
Adam White Exec als )
vs. ) Feb Term 1861
Robert Andrews )
Be it remembered that this cause came on to be finally heard on this the 4th day of February 1861 before the Hon.P. L. Steven Perkins, Judge presiding & upon the former proceedings had in this cause and the Report of the Commissioners made to the previous Term of this Court which Report is in these words and figures to wit (Insert Report) which Report being heard and fully understood by the Court and is no wise excepted to is in all things confirmed.
It is thereupon decreed by the Court that all of the rights, title, claims and interests of Mary Ann White, Adam White, William Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Drury Floyd and Lucy B. Floyd and Robert D. Andrews and all other persons in and to Slaves described in Lot No. 1, Adaline, Ecllies & Martha and Buch be divested and vested in Newton L. Andrews subject to the claims of Adam White Exec of Jones Andrews deceased.
It is also decreed by the Court that all the right, title, claims and interest of the Complements & except Mary Ann White and deft Rbt Andrews in and to Slaves described in Lot No. 2 Ruth and Tom be divested and vested in Adam White and Mary Ann White their heirs and assigns.
It is also decreed by the Court that all of the right title claims and interest of Complaintants except Lucy B. Floyd and def R. D. Andrews in and to Slaves described in Lot No. # to wit Lucy and Child, Allen & Merritt & Elisha be divested and vested in Drury Floydd and Lucuy B. Floyd their assigns subject to the claims of the Executor Adam White.
It is also decreed by the Court that all of the right, title, claims and interest of Complaintants (except W. V. Andrews) and def R.D. Andrews in and to Slaves described in Lot No. 4 Spraggein and Will be divested and vested in Wm V. Andrews his heirs and assigns subject to the claims of Adam White Exec -
It is also decreed by the court that all the legal title claims and interest of Complaints (except H. G. Andrews) and Deft R. D. Andrews in and to Slaves described in Lot No. 5 to wit Lege & Peggy be divested and vested in Horace G. Andrews, his heirs and assigns subject to the claims of Adam White Exec -
It is further decreed by this Court that all the right, title, claims and interest of Complts to Slaves described in Lot NO. 6 to wit Artin and Fibby be devested and vested in R. D. Andrews his heirs and assigns subject to the claims of Adam White Exec.
It further appearing to the satisfaction of the Court from said Report that N. L. Andrews has received $138.33 2/3 more than his share $151.66 2/3 and that Adam White & Mary Ann White have not rec'd their shares by $16.06 2/3 / 100 and Lucy B. Floyd and Drury Floys have not received their share by $91.06 3/3 - and H.G. Andrews has not rec'd his share by $100.66 2/3 and R. D. Andrews has not rec'd more than his share by $16.66 2/3 and N.L Andrews has received $8.33 1/3 more than his share. It is therefore decreed by the Court that N.L. Andrews pay to Adam White & Mary Ann White $16.66 2/3, to Drury Floyd and Lucy B. Floyd ninety one & 66/2/3 to H.G. Andrews $41.66 2/3 and to R.D. Andrews $8 33 1/3 and that W. V. Andrews pay to R.D. Andrews the sum of eight & 33/100 dollars, which payments when made will make the division of said Slaves equal in value to the parties interest in them.
It is thereupon decreed by the Court that unless said N. L. Andrews shall inittress to auys from this does pay to Adam White and Mary Ann Whire $16.66 2/3 and to Drury Floyd and wife Lucy B. Floyd $91.66 2/3 and to H. G. Andrews $41.66 2/3 and to R.D. Andrews $8.33/ that executions due in favor of those persons expecting to recover said sums if said N. L. Andrews.
It is further decreed by the Court that unless W. V. Andrews pay to R.D. Andrews within 60 days from this date the sum of $8.33 1/3 that executions due in favor of R. D. Andrews against W. V. Andrews to become the former.
It is further decreed by the Court that said commissioners whose names are subscribed to said apart be each allocated two dollars to be taxed as costs in other causes and that Ed. C. Cork be allowed a fee of twenty five dollars for his services and that the sum be paid by Adam White Exec out of any moneys as his hands for all u hick executors shall Assucee.
Page 80
Adam White Exec aals )
vs. )
Robert Andrews )
Be it remembered that this cause came on to be heard on this 16th day of January A.D. 1861 before the Hon P.C. Steven Perkins, Judge presiding upon the original Bill and Exhibits thereto and the answer of Minor Deft Robert Andrews by his Guardian ad Litium when it appeared to the satisfaction of the Court that Jones Andrews departed this life in November 1843 in the County of Williamson leaving a last will and his testament which was duly proven and recorded in the County Court of Williamson County at its Term 1843 and Lucy Andrews and Adam White the Executrix and Executor therein named duly qualified as such.
That Jones Andrews left heirs surviving, his widow Lucy Andrews and his children Mary Ann White, William Andrews, Newton L. Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Lucy B. Floyd and Martha Ann Andrews who has issue departed this life intestate, Robert Andrews - his children and heirs at law him surviving.
That said Jones Andrews was the owner of the certain Slaves which with their increase was as follows:
Buck aged 54 years - Merritt 32 years, Wm Spuggins 28 years, Adaline 34 years - Elie 25 years _ Bucts 23 years - Arthur 14 years - Lucy 24 years - Will 6 years - Eilisha 4 years - Lucy's baby 3 months (name not known) - Phiobe 8 years - Thomas 7 years - Peggy 6 years - Martha 2 years and Mira one year old - now Sixteen Slaves -
That Lucy Andrews the widow of Testator Jones Andrews, departed this life in September 1860 intestate -having minor.
That the said Mary Ann had intermarried with Adam White before the said Jones Andrews departed this life, that Lucy B. has intermarried with the said Drury Floyd since the death of her father.
That Adam White is the surviving Executor of said Last will, has possession of said slaves and is willing the said slaves should be divided among those entitled thereto upon their executing proper refunding Bonds -
It further appearing to the Court that the said Mary A. White - Newton L. Andrews - Horace G. Andrews - Lucy B. Floyd - William Andrews and Robert Andrews are the joint owners of said Slaves and are desirous the same should be divided among them -
And it appearing to the Court that there are different assets of said Estate - without the Slaves - to pay all debts arising by said Estate of Jones Andrews disclosed if any - and that it is proper and right that said Slaves should be divided and distributed among the persons entitled thereto at this time.
It is therefore ordered and decreed by the Court that said Slaves aforementioned be divided and distributed among and between the said Mary Ann White, Newton L. Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Lucy B. Floyd, William Andrews and Robert Andrews share and share alike - subject to an account for advancements if any which may have in any way been made to others or any of said parties -
It is further decreed by the Court that William Demimbrone, Wm J. Haly, Wm Petway, Bud Dodson and Matthew Wilson any three of whom may act in the primises - be and they are appointed Commissioners to allot and distribute said Slaves aforenamed between the persons aforementioned and to set aside or as practices like to the said Mary Ann White the one sixth in value of said slaves - To Newton L. Andrews the one sixth in value - To Horace G. Andrews the one sixth in value - To Lucy B. Floyd the one sixth in value - To William Andrews the one sixth in value - and to Robert Andrews the one sixth in value - charging those persons receiving the more valuable shares of said Slaves with the excess so as to make said division of said Slaves as nearly equal in value and share & share alike as practicable -
That said Commissioners before proceeding to make said division and allotment of said Slaves among the persons aforementioned - will be only known as unjust by how many and will make their report of the same in writing signed by at least three of them to the next Term of this Court until the ornisy in of which all other matters are discerned -
Died in Campbell, TN.
Robert Andrews in the 1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert Andrews
Age in 1860: 19
Birth Year: abt 1841
Home in 1860: Eastern Subdivision, Williamson, Tennessee
Post Office: College Grove
Household Members:
Name Age
Lucy Andrews 61
Lucy Andrews 22
Robert Andrews 19
R . D . Andrews in the 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: R. D. Andrews
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1840
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1880: District 21, Williamson, Tennessee
Relationship: Boarder
Race: White
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Occupation: Stock Trader
Household Members:
Name Age
R. D. Andrews 40
Guardian Records of Williamson County, Tennessee 1859 - 1929
By Albert L. Johnson
Bk/Pg Year
1/62 1861 Andrews, Robert D is the son of Jones Andrews
1/309 1873 Andrews, Horace G. is a child of Horace G & Margaret E Brown Andrews (1875, 1878)
Page 35
PROBATE OF ESTATE
OF
JONES ANDREWS
Robert Andrews, Minor
To the Hon the County Court of Williamson County holding at Franklin
The Bill of Complaint of Adam White Exec of Jones Andrews deceased and Mary Ann White wife of said Adam White, Newton L Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Drury Floyd and wife Lucy B. Floyd, citizens of Williamson County and William Andrews a citizen of Marshall County, all citizens of the state of Tennessee.
Complainants
against
Robert Andrews,
a minor under twenty one years of age who has no general conditions a citizen and resident of the County of Williamson and State of Tennessee, Deft.
And thereupon goes orators and as a thence shows unto your Honor that Jones Andrews departed this live in November 1843 in the County of Williamson being a Citizen and resident of said county being made and published his last will and testament which was duly processed and administered to record in the County Court of Williamson at its Term 1843 and Lucy Andrews and Adam White the executrix and executor therein named duly qualified as such and took upon themselves the execution of said Last Will zases orations and oratences further states to your honor that Jones Andrews left him servicing his widow Lucy Andrews the executrix named in the will a true copy of which is herewith filed marked Ex. A and made a part of this bill of Complaint – and say Adam White, William Andrews, Newton L. Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Lucy B. Floyd and Robert Andrews, his children and heirs at law hesm deserving that said Jones Andrews asked this addis of house slaves and their inrssors and such sugars as have been Lassgist for the Estate which slaves now historgory to said estate are nason this professions of Adam White Exec and ask as follows – Buck 54 years old, Merritt 32 years, Wm Sprayginss 28 years, Adaline 34 years, Elyas 25 years, Butte 23 years, Ardtian 14 years, Lee of 24 years, Will 6 years, Elisha 4 years, Lucy's youngest child 3 more nieces not known, Philia 8 years, Thomas 7 years, Peggy 6 years, Martha 2 years and Maria 1 year old - sixteen in all.
That Lucy Andrews departed this life sometime in September 1860 leaving no will. That your orators and oratoresses are under the will of Jones Andrews - as his children the jurist assuming of the aforementioned slaves and lost slaves are in the possession of Adam White the surviving Ex of Jones Andrews deceases.
That Jones Andrews Estate has as the lickena sufficient assets to pay the debts assessing by said estate and there is a large tract of land lying in this county belonging to said Jones Andrews diseased -
That said Adam White has surety Exec is cuelliy said slaves be divided among the children od said Jones Andrews. That said Robert Andrews is a minor under 21 years of age and has no general custodian -
That Adam White had married Mary Ann before this oath of his father and Lucy B has Isnes married bept Drury Floyd since this death of Jones Andrews who was living at the death of Jones Andrews - upon the death of his father married Bakins Tuskits and has since died leaving no ipass as the discendents of such -
and said orators & oratoressses and said def Robert Andrews as the sole owners of said Slaves -
The premises considered your orators and oratoresses pray your honor that the said Robert Andrews has made deft to this Bill of Complaint - that suffasness opue be commencing he be compelled to answer this loans that apes homer will make all necessary orders appointory said deft a Guardassid labass. That upon a hearing of this cause your honor will adjudge and decree that the slaves aforementioned be divided among those costilled thusts as set forth in this Bill that your honor will by a special decree appoint five curnse pivness any three of whom may act to divide said slaves known married among guss your orators asstisse and deft Robt Andrews and allot and set apart to each the one sixth the value of such slaves as seem and prostesobels making said divisions equal in value to one sixth to each of said children of said Jones Andrews.
Your orators & oratoresses pray for all other and further and different relief and in it they will ents pray re
Ed. C. Cook
Ioks for Complaintaints
Page 46
The separate answer of Robert Andrews a minor under 21 years - a citizen of the County of Williamson to the Bill of Complaint of Adam White Exec and others filed against him in the County Court of Williamson County, holding at Franklin us -
Your respondent Robert Andrews saving and Tesuring to himself all manners of ixecfetion to said bill of complaint answer thereto as to much thereof as he is advised is matusul for him to make answer unto - answers & says he is a minor under 21 years of age, that he supposes and believes he is entitled to an undivided interest in said slaves named in the Bill of Complaint, that the persons named in said bill are the children of Jones Andrews diseased are other witnesses-respondents by his custodians ad litem Ther W. Bullocke says he is a minor of tender years and he prays this court to protect his interest involved in this cause - and having fully answered prays to be dismissed.
Personally came Thos. W. Bullock before me in open court and made oath in due form of law that the facts set forth in the foregoing answers of him are in knowledge and true othors on information he believes to be true.
Sworn to in open court
Jan. 15, 1861
PAGE 52
Adam White Exec et al )
vs. ) Jany Term 1861
Robert Andrews )
Be it remembered that on this cause on this the 15th day of Jany 1861 before the Hon. J E Itikin Pukins judge prosidery,
It appearing to the satisfaction of the court that Robert Andrews the deft is a minor under 21 years of age and has been ligender by Issued with subpoenas more than five days before the present term of this court and has no general guardian.
It is thereupon ordered and decreed by the Court that Thos
W. Bullock be and he is appointed Guardian ad litum of said minor Robert Andrews and that he file an answer in this cause for said minor.
PAGE 56
State of Tennessee )
Williamson County )
We the undersigned being appointed by the County Court of sd county as commissioners to divide the slaves belonging to the estate of Jones Andrews decd a mang the legatees of said Andrews do Cupast as following:
Buck aged 54 years, valued $ 400
Adaluce with child minor valued 1,000
Ruth " aged 23 " valued 900
Lucy 24 years & child Allen valued 200
Spessit 32 years of age valued 950
Mosaggins 28 years of age valued 1,075
Lige 25 years of age valued 1,000
Asten 14 years of age valued 850
Fibby 8 years of age valued 650
Taur 7 years of age valued 600
Peggy 6 years of age valued 475
Will 6 years of age valued 450
Elisha 3 years of age valued 275
Martha 3 years of age valued 275
9,100
Each Share (divide by 6) 1,516 2/3
We proceeded to lot off said negroes into set shares
Lot No. 1 Lucy & Child Allen $200
Martha 275
Buck 400
$ 675
Lot No. 2
Ruth $ 900
Tom 600
$1,500
Lot No 3
Adalene & Child $1,000
Pesset 950
Elesha 275
$1,425
Lot No 4
Spsaggin $1,075
Will 450
$1,535
Lot No 5
Lege $1,000
Peggy 475
$1,475
Lot No 6
Aston $ 850
Febby 650
$1,500
Tickets bearing proposed the several lots were drawn for Lot No 1 by G L Andrews which makes on hundred and fifty eight dollars 33 1/3 cents, more than his distributive share
Lot Number 2 was drawn by Adam White cashing sixteen dollars 66 2/3 cents of his distributive share.
Lot No. 3 was drawn by Drewry Floyd lacking ninety one dollars 66 2/3 cents less than his distributive share
Lot No. 4 was drawn by W. V. Andrews making eight dollars 33 1/3 cents more than his distributive share.
Lot No 5. was drawn by H. G. Andrews beaing forty one dollars 66 2/3 cents less than his distributive share.
Lot NO. 6 was drawn by R.D. Andrews beaing sixteen dollars 66 2/3 cents less than his distributive share.
All of which we respectfully submit -
Given under our hands this 18th day of January, 1861
Wm N. Haley
W.J. Pitway
W.P. Dhnermbey
Matthew Wilson
Page 70
Adam White Exec et al )
vs. )
Robert Andrews )
Be it remembered that this cause came on to be heard on this 15 day of January A.D. 1861 before the Hon P G Stives Perkins Judge presiding upon the original Bill & Exhibits thereto and the answers of minor defendant Robert Andrews and his Guardian ad latem when it when it appeared to the satisfaction of the Court that Jones Andrews departed this life in November 1843 in the County of Williamson leaving a last will and testament which was duly proven and recorded in the County Court of Williamson Cty. at its _ Term 1843, and Lucy Andrews and Adam White the Executrix and Executor threrin named duly qualified as such. That Jones left herein surviving his widow Lucy Andrews and his children Mary Ann White, William Andrews, Newton L. Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Lucy B Floyd and Robert Andrews and Martha Ann Andrews who has since departed this life intestate and without issue as the descendants of such, his children and heirs at law herein surviving. That said Jones Andrews died the owner of the certain slaves which with their increase all as follows; Buck aged 54 years, Merritt 32 years, Wm Spruggins 28 years, Adaline 34 years, Eliza 25 years, Ruth 23 years, Arthur 14 years, Lucy 24 years, Will 6 years, Elisha 4 years, Lucy & baby 3 mos (name not known), Phebe 8 years, Thomas 7 years, Peggy 6 years, Martha 2 years and Mira one year old, now sixteen slaves. That Lucy Andrews the widow of the Testator Jones Andrews departed this life in September 1860 intestate, That the said Mary Ann Mary Ann White (whire crossed out) had intermarried with Adam White before the said Jones Andrews departed this life, that Lucy B has intermarried with the said Drury Floyd since the death of her father. That the said Adam White is the surviving executor of said Last Will and has in his possession said slaves and is willing the said slaves should be divided among those entitles thereto upon their executing proper refunding bonds. It further appearing to the court that the said mary A. White, Newton L. Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Lucy B. Floyd, William Andrews and Robert Andrews are joint owners of said slaves and is desirous the same should be divided among them. And it appearing to the court that there are sufficient assets of said estate without the slaves to pay all debts owing by said estate of Jones Andrews deceased if any - and that it is proper and right that said slaves should be divided and distributed among the persons entitled thereto at this time - It is therefore ordered and decreed by the court that sdaid slaves aforementioned be divided and distributed among and between the said Mary Ann White, Newton L. Andrews, Horace B. Andrews, Lucy B. Floyd, William Andrews and Robert Andrews, share and share alike, subject to the account for advancements if any which may have in any way been made to either or any of said parties. It is further decreed by the court that William Demumbrane, Wm N. Healy, Wm Petuay, Poud Dobson and Matthew Wilson, any three of whom may act in the premises, be and are appointed Commissioners to allot and distribute said slaves aforenamed between the persons aforementioned and to set aside as near as practicable to the said Mary Ann White, the one sixth in value of said slaves; to Newton L. Andrews the one sixth in value, to Horace B. Andrews the one sixth in value, to Lucy B. Floyd the one sixth in value,to William Andrews the one sixth in value, and to Robert Andrews the one sixth in value =charging those persons receiving the more valuable shares of said slaves with the excess sp as to make said division of said slaves as nearly equal in value and share and sahar alike as practictable - That said commissioners before proceeding to make said division and allotment of said slaves among the persons aforementioned will be duly sworn as required by law and will make said division and will make their report of the same in executing signed by at least three of them to the next term of this court until the coming in of which all other matters are required true copy attest.
Wm Cumming clrk
By M Perottok, D.C.
Page 75
Adam White Exec als )
vs. ) Feb Term 1861
Robert Andrews )
Be it remembered that this cause came on to be finally heard on this the 4th day of February 1861 before the Hon.P. L. Steven Perkins, Judge presiding & upon the former proceedings had in this cause and the Report of the Commissioners made to the previous Term of this Court which Report is in these words and figures to wit (Insert Report) which Report being heard and fully understood by the Court and is no wise excepted to is in all things confirmed.
It is thereupon decreed by the Court that all of the rights, title, claims and interests of Mary Ann White, Adam White, William Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Drury Floyd and Lucy B. Floyd and Robert D. Andrews and all other persons in and to Slaves described in Lot No. 1, Adaline, Ecllies & Martha and Buch be divested and vested in Newton L. Andrews subject to the claims of Adam White Exec of Jones Andrews deceased.
It is also decreed by the Court that all the right, title, claims and interest of the Complements & except Mary Ann White and deft Rbt Andrews in and to Slaves described in Lot No. 2 Ruth and Tom be divested and vested in Adam White and Mary Ann White their heirs and assigns.
It is also decreed by the Court that all of the right title claims and interest of Complaintants except Lucy B. Floyd and def R. D. Andrews in and to Slaves described in Lot No. # to wit Lucy and Child, Allen & Merritt & Elisha be divested and vested in Drury Floydd and Lucuy B. Floyd their assigns subject to the claims of the Executor Adam White.
It is also decreed by the Court that all of the right, title, claims and interest of Complaintants (except W. V. Andrews) and def R.D. Andrews in and to Slaves described in Lot No. 4 Spraggein and Will be divested and vested in Wm V. Andrews his heirs and assigns subject to the claims of Adam White Exec -
It is also decreed by the court that all the legal title claims and interest of Complaints (except H. G. Andrews) and Deft R. D. Andrews in and to Slaves described in Lot No. 5 to wit Lege & Peggy be divested and vested in Horace G. Andrews, his heirs and assigns subject to the claims of Adam White Exec -
It is further decreed by this Court that all the right, title, claims and interest of Complts to Slaves described in Lot NO. 6 to wit Artin and Fibby be devested and vested in R. D. Andrews his heirs and assigns subject to the claims of Adam White Exec.
It further appearing to the satisfaction of the Court from said Report that N. L. Andrews has received $138.33 2/3 more than his share $151.66 2/3 and that Adam White & Mary Ann White have not rec'd their shares by $16.06 2/3 / 100 and Lucy B. Floyd and Drury Floys have not received their share by $91.06 3/3 - and H.G. Andrews has not rec'd his share by $100.66 2/3 and R. D. Andrews has not rec'd more than his share by $16.66 2/3 and N.L Andrews has received $8.33 1/3 more than his share. It is therefore decreed by the Court that N.L. Andrews pay to Adam White & Mary Ann White $16.66 2/3, to Drury Floyd and Lucy B. Floyd ninety one & 66/2/3 to H.G. Andrews $41.66 2/3 and to R.D. Andrews $8 33 1/3 and that W. V. Andrews pay to R.D. Andrews the sum of eight & 33/100 dollars, which payments when made will make the division of said Slaves equal in value to the parties interest in them.
It is thereupon decreed by the Court that unless said N. L. Andrews shall inittress to auys from this does pay to Adam White and Mary Ann Whire $16.66 2/3 and to Drury Floyd and wife Lucy B. Floyd $91.66 2/3 and to H. G. Andrews $41.66 2/3 and to R.D. Andrews $8.33/ that executions due in favor of those persons expecting to recover said sums if said N. L. Andrews.
It is further decreed by the Court that unless W. V. Andrews pay to R.D. Andrews within 60 days from this date the sum of $8.33 1/3 that executions due in favor of R. D. Andrews against W. V. Andrews to become the former.
It is further decreed by the Court that said commissioners whose names are subscribed to said apart be each allocated two dollars to be taxed as costs in other causes and that Ed. C. Cork be allowed a fee of twenty five dollars for his services and that the sum be paid by Adam White Exec out of any moneys as his hands for all u hick executors shall Assucee.
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Adam White Exec aals )
vs. )
Robert Andrews )
Be it remembered that this cause came on to be heard on this 16th day of January A.D. 1861 before the Hon P.C. Steven Perkins, Judge presiding upon the original Bill and Exhibits thereto and the answer of Minor Deft Robert Andrews by his Guardian ad Litium when it appeared to the satisfaction of the Court that Jones Andrews departed this life in November 1843 in the County of Williamson leaving a last will and his testament which was duly proven and recorded in the County Court of Williamson County at its Term 1843 and Lucy Andrews and Adam White the Executrix and Executor therein named duly qualified as such.
That Jones Andrews left heirs surviving, his widow Lucy Andrews and his children Mary Ann White, William Andrews, Newton L. Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Lucy B. Floyd and Martha Ann Andrews who has issue departed this life intestate, Robert Andrews - his children and heirs at law him surviving.
That said Jones Andrews was the owner of the certain Slaves which with their increase was as follows:
Buck aged 54 years - Merritt 32 years, Wm Spuggins 28 years, Adaline 34 years - Elie 25 years _ Bucts 23 years - Arthur 14 years - Lucy 24 years - Will 6 years - Eilisha 4 years - Lucy's baby 3 months (name not known) - Phiobe 8 years - Thomas 7 years - Peggy 6 years - Martha 2 years and Mira one year old - now Sixteen Slaves -
That Lucy Andrews the widow of Testator Jones Andrews, departed this life in September 1860 intestate -having minor.
That the said Mary Ann had intermarried with Adam White before the said Jones Andrews departed this life, that Lucy B. has intermarried with the said Drury Floyd since the death of her father.
That Adam White is the surviving Executor of said Last will, has possession of said slaves and is willing the said slaves should be divided among those entitled thereto upon their executing proper refunding Bonds -
It further appearing to the Court that the said Mary A. White - Newton L. Andrews - Horace G. Andrews - Lucy B. Floyd - William Andrews and Robert Andrews are the joint owners of said Slaves and are desirous the same should be divided among them -
And it appearing to the Court that there are different assets of said Estate - without the Slaves - to pay all debts arising by said Estate of Jones Andrews disclosed if any - and that it is proper and right that said Slaves should be divided and distributed among the persons entitled thereto at this time.
It is therefore ordered and decreed by the Court that said Slaves aforementioned be divided and distributed among and between the said Mary Ann White, Newton L. Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Lucy B. Floyd, William Andrews and Robert Andrews share and share alike - subject to an account for advancements if any which may have in any way been made to others or any of said parties -
It is further decreed by the Court that William Demimbrone, Wm J. Haly, Wm Petway, Bud Dodson and Matthew Wilson any three of whom may act in the primises - be and they are appointed Commissioners to allot and distribute said Slaves aforenamed between the persons aforementioned and to set aside or as practices like to the said Mary Ann White the one sixth in value of said slaves - To Newton L. Andrews the one sixth in value - To Horace G. Andrews the one sixth in value - To Lucy B. Floyd the one sixth in value - To William Andrews the one sixth in value - and to Robert Andrews the one sixth in value - charging those persons receiving the more valuable shares of said Slaves with the excess so as to make said division of said Slaves as nearly equal in value and share & share alike as practicable -
That said Commissioners before proceeding to make said division and allotment of said Slaves among the persons aforementioned - will be only known as unjust by how many and will make their report of the same in writing signed by at least three of them to the next Term of this Court until the ornisy in of which all other matters are discerned -
Never married according to Carol Middleton.
Died in Campbell, TN.
Robert Andrews in the 1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert Andrews
Age in 1860: 19
Birth Year: abt 1841
Home in 1860: Eastern Subdivision, Williamson, Tennessee
Post Office: College Grove
Household Members:
Name Age
Lucy Andrews 61
Lucy Andrews 22
Robert Andrews 19
R . D . Andrews in the 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: R. D. Andrews
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1840
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1880: District 21, Williamson, Tennessee
Relationship: Boarder
Race: White
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Occupation: Stock Trader
Household Members:
Name Age
R. D. Andrews 40
Guardian Records of Williamson County, Tennessee 1859 - 1929
By Albert L. Johnson
Bk/Pg Year
1/62 1861 Andrews, Robert D is the son of Jones Andrews
1/309 1873 Andrews, Horace G. is a child of Horace G & Margaret E Brown Andrews (1875, 1878)
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PROBATE OF ESTATE
OF
JONES ANDREWS
Robert Andrews, Minor
To the Hon the County Court of Williamson County holding at Franklin
The Bill of Complaint of Adam White Exec of Jones Andrews deceased and Mary Ann White wife of said Adam White, Newton L Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Drury Floyd and wife Lucy B. Floyd, citizens of Williamson County and William Andrews a citizen of Marshall County, all citizens of the state of Tennessee.
Complainants
against
Robert Andrews,
a minor under twenty one years of age who has no general conditions a citizen and resident of the County of Williamson and State of Tennessee, Deft.
And thereupon goes orators and as a thence shows unto your Honor that Jones Andrews departed this live in November 1843 in the County of Williamson being a Citizen and resident of said county being made and published his last will and testament which was duly processed and administered to record in the County Court of Williamson at its Term 1843 and Lucy Andrews and Adam White the executrix and executor therein named duly qualified as such and took upon themselves the execution of said Last Will zases orations and oratences further states to your honor that Jones Andrews left him servicing his widow Lucy Andrews the executrix named in the will a true copy of which is herewith filed marked Ex. A and made a part of this bill of Complaint – and say Adam White, William Andrews, Newton L. Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Lucy B. Floyd and Robert Andrews, his children and heirs at law hesm deserving that said Jones Andrews asked this addis of house slaves and their inrssors and such sugars as have been Lassgist for the Estate which slaves now historgory to said estate are nason this professions of Adam White Exec and ask as follows – Buck 54 years old, Merritt 32 years, Wm Sprayginss 28 years, Adaline 34 years, Elyas 25 years, Butte 23 years, Ardtian 14 years, Lee of 24 years, Will 6 years, Elisha 4 years, Lucy's youngest child 3 more nieces not known, Philia 8 years, Thomas 7 years, Peggy 6 years, Martha 2 years and Maria 1 year old - sixteen in all.
That Lucy Andrews departed this life sometime in September 1860 leaving no will. That your orators and oratoresses are under the will of Jones Andrews - as his children the jurist assuming of the aforementioned slaves and lost slaves are in the possession of Adam White the surviving Ex of Jones Andrews deceases.
That Jones Andrews Estate has as the lickena sufficient assets to pay the debts assessing by said estate and there is a large tract of land lying in this county belonging to said Jones Andrews diseased -
That said Adam White has surety Exec is cuelliy said slaves be divided among the children od said Jones Andrews. That said Robert Andrews is a minor under 21 years of age and has no general custodian -
That Adam White had married Mary Ann before this oath of his father and Lucy B has Isnes married bept Drury Floyd since this death of Jones Andrews who was living at the death of Jones Andrews - upon the death of his father married Bakins Tuskits and has since died leaving no ipass as the discendents of such -
and said orators & oratoressses and said def Robert Andrews as the sole owners of said Slaves -
The premises considered your orators and oratoresses pray your honor that the said Robert Andrews has made deft to this Bill of Complaint - that suffasness opue be commencing he be compelled to answer this loans that apes homer will make all necessary orders appointory said deft a Guardassid labass. That upon a hearing of this cause your honor will adjudge and decree that the slaves aforementioned be divided among those costilled thusts as set forth in this Bill that your honor will by a special decree appoint five curnse pivness any three of whom may act to divide said slaves known married among guss your orators asstisse and deft Robt Andrews and allot and set apart to each the one sixth the value of such slaves as seem and prostesobels making said divisions equal in value to one sixth to each of said children of said Jones Andrews.
Your orators & oratoresses pray for all other and further and different relief and in it they will ents pray re
Ed. C. Cook
Ioks for Complaintaints
Page 46
The separate answer of Robert Andrews a minor under 21 years - a citizen of the County of Williamson to the Bill of Complaint of Adam White Exec and others filed against him in the County Court of Williamson County, holding at Franklin us -
Your respondent Robert Andrews saving and Tesuring to himself all manners of ixecfetion to said bill of complaint answer thereto as to much thereof as he is advised is matusul for him to make answer unto - answers & says he is a minor under 21 years of age, that he supposes and believes he is entitled to an undivided interest in said slaves named in the Bill of Complaint, that the persons named in said bill are the children of Jones Andrews diseased are other witnesses-respondents by his custodians ad litem Ther W. Bullocke says he is a minor of tender years and he prays this court to protect his interest involved in this cause - and having fully answered prays to be dismissed.
Personally came Thos. W. Bullock before me in open court and made oath in due form of law that the facts set forth in the foregoing answers of him are in knowledge and true othors on information he believes to be true.
Sworn to in open court
Jan. 15, 1861
PAGE 52
Adam White Exec et al )
vs. ) Jany Term 1861
Robert Andrews )
Be it remembered that on this cause on this the 15th day of Jany 1861 before the Hon. J E Itikin Pukins judge prosidery,
It appearing to the satisfaction of the court that Robert Andrews the deft is a minor under 21 years of age and has been ligender by Issued with subpoenas more than five days before the present term of this court and has no general guardian.
It is thereupon ordered and decreed by the Court that Thos
W. Bullock be and he is appointed Guardian ad litum of said minor Robert Andrews and that he file an answer in this cause for said minor.
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State of Tennessee )
Williamson County )
We the undersigned being appointed by the County Court of sd county as commissioners to divide the slaves belonging to the estate of Jones Andrews decd a mang the legatees of said Andrews do Cupast as following:
Buck aged 54 years, valued $ 400
Adaluce with child minor valued 1,000
Ruth " aged 23 " valued 900
Lucy 24 years & child Allen valued 200
Spessit 32 years of age valued 950
Mosaggins 28 years of age valued 1,075
Lige 25 years of age valued 1,000
Asten 14 years of age valued 850
Fibby 8 years of age valued 650
Taur 7 years of age valued 600
Peggy 6 years of age valued 475
Will 6 years of age valued 450
Elisha 3 years of age valued 275
Martha 3 years of age valued 275
9,100
Each Share (divide by 6) 1,516 2/3
We proceeded to lot off said negroes into set shares
Lot No. 1 Lucy & Child Allen $200
Martha 275
Buck 400
$ 675
Lot No. 2
Ruth $ 900
Tom 600
$1,500
Lot No 3
Adalene & Child $1,000
Pesset 950
Elesha 275
$1,425
Lot No 4
Spsaggin $1,075
Will 450
$1,535
Lot No 5
Lege $1,000
Peggy 475
$1,475
Lot No 6
Aston $ 850
Febby 650
$1,500
Tickets bearing proposed the several lots were drawn for Lot No 1 by G L Andrews which makes on hundred and fifty eight dollars 33 1/3 cents, more than his distributive share
Lot Number 2 was drawn by Adam White cashing sixteen dollars 66 2/3 cents of his distributive share.
Lot No. 3 was drawn by Drewry Floyd lacking ninety one dollars 66 2/3 cents less than his distributive share
Lot No. 4 was drawn by W. V. Andrews making eight dollars 33 1/3 cents more than his distributive share.
Lot No 5. was drawn by H. G. Andrews beaing forty one dollars 66 2/3 cents less than his distributive share.
Lot NO. 6 was drawn by R.D. Andrews beaing sixteen dollars 66 2/3 cents less than his distributive share.
All of which we respectfully submit -
Given under our hands this 18th day of January, 1861
Wm N. Haley
W.J. Pitway
W.P. Dhnermbey
Matthew Wilson
Page 70
Adam White Exec et al )
vs. )
Robert Andrews )
Be it remembered that this cause came on to be heard on this 15 day of January A.D. 1861 before the Hon P G Stives Perkins Judge presiding upon the original Bill & Exhibits thereto and the answers of minor defendant Robert Andrews and his Guardian ad latem when it when it appeared to the satisfaction of the Court that Jones Andrews departed this life in November 1843 in the County of Williamson leaving a last will and testament which was duly proven and recorded in the County Court of Williamson Cty. at its _ Term 1843, and Lucy Andrews and Adam White the Executrix and Executor threrin named duly qualified as such. That Jones left herein surviving his widow Lucy Andrews and his children Mary Ann White, William Andrews, Newton L. Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Lucy B Floyd and Robert Andrews and Martha Ann Andrews who has since departed this life intestate and without issue as the descendants of such, his children and heirs at law herein surviving. That said Jones Andrews died the owner of the certain slaves which with their increase all as follows; Buck aged 54 years, Merritt 32 years, Wm Spruggins 28 years, Adaline 34 years, Eliza 25 years, Ruth 23 years, Arthur 14 years, Lucy 24 years, Will 6 years, Elisha 4 years, Lucy & baby 3 mos (name not known), Phebe 8 years, Thomas 7 years, Peggy 6 years, Martha 2 years and Mira one year old, now sixteen slaves. That Lucy Andrews the widow of the Testator Jones Andrews departed this life in September 1860 intestate, That the said Mary Ann Mary Ann White (whire crossed out) had intermarried with Adam White before the said Jones Andrews departed this life, that Lucy B has intermarried with the said Drury Floyd since the death of her father. That the said Adam White is the surviving executor of said Last Will and has in his possession said slaves and is willing the said slaves should be divided among those entitles thereto upon their executing proper refunding bonds. It further appearing to the court that the said mary A. White, Newton L. Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Lucy B. Floyd, William Andrews and Robert Andrews are joint owners of said slaves and is desirous the same should be divided among them. And it appearing to the court that there are sufficient assets of said estate without the slaves to pay all debts owing by said estate of Jones Andrews deceased if any - and that it is proper and right that said slaves should be divided and distributed among the persons entitled thereto at this time - It is therefore ordered and decreed by the court that sdaid slaves aforementioned be divided and distributed among and between the said Mary Ann White, Newton L. Andrews, Horace B. Andrews, Lucy B. Floyd, William Andrews and Robert Andrews, share and share alike, subject to the account for advancements if any which may have in any way been made to either or any of said parties. It is further decreed by the court that William Demumbrane, Wm N. Healy, Wm Petuay, Poud Dobson and Matthew Wilson, any three of whom may act in the premises, be and are appointed Commissioners to allot and distribute said slaves aforenamed between the persons aforementioned and to set aside as near as practicable to the said Mary Ann White, the one sixth in value of said slaves; to Newton L. Andrews the one sixth in value, to Horace B. Andrews the one sixth in value, to Lucy B. Floyd the one sixth in value,to William Andrews the one sixth in value, and to Robert Andrews the one sixth in value =charging those persons receiving the more valuable shares of said slaves with the excess sp as to make said division of said slaves as nearly equal in value and share and sahar alike as practictable - That said commissioners before proceeding to make said division and allotment of said slaves among the persons aforementioned will be duly sworn as required by law and will make said division and will make their report of the same in executing signed by at least three of them to the next term of this court until the coming in of which all other matters are required true copy attest.
Wm Cumming clrk
By M Perottok, D.C.
Page 75
Adam White Exec als )
vs. ) Feb Term 1861
Robert Andrews )
Be it remembered that this cause came on to be finally heard on this the 4th day of February 1861 before the Hon.P. L. Steven Perkins, Judge presiding & upon the former proceedings had in this cause and the Report of the Commissioners made to the previous Term of this Court which Report is in these words and figures to wit (Insert Report) which Report being heard and fully understood by the Court and is no wise excepted to is in all things confirmed.
It is thereupon decreed by the Court that all of the rights, title, claims and interests of Mary Ann White, Adam White, William Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Drury Floyd and Lucy B. Floyd and Robert D. Andrews and all other persons in and to Slaves described in Lot No. 1, Adaline, Ecllies & Martha and Buch be divested and vested in Newton L. Andrews subject to the claims of Adam White Exec of Jones Andrews deceased.
It is also decreed by the Court that all the right, title, claims and interest of the Complements & except Mary Ann White and deft Rbt Andrews in and to Slaves described in Lot No. 2 Ruth and Tom be divested and vested in Adam White and Mary Ann White their heirs and assigns.
It is also decreed by the Court that all of the right title claims and interest of Complaintants except Lucy B. Floyd and def R. D. Andrews in and to Slaves described in Lot No. # to wit Lucy and Child, Allen & Merritt & Elisha be divested and vested in Drury Floydd and Lucuy B. Floyd their assigns subject to the claims of the Executor Adam White.
It is also decreed by the Court that all of the right, title, claims and interest of Complaintants (except W. V. Andrews) and def R.D. Andrews in and to Slaves described in Lot No. 4 Spraggein and Will be divested and vested in Wm V. Andrews his heirs and assigns subject to the claims of Adam White Exec -
It is also decreed by the court that all the legal title claims and interest of Complaints (except H. G. Andrews) and Deft R. D. Andrews in and to Slaves described in Lot No. 5 to wit Lege & Peggy be divested and vested in Horace G. Andrews, his heirs and assigns subject to the claims of Adam White Exec -
It is further decreed by this Court that all the right, title, claims and interest of Complts to Slaves described in Lot NO. 6 to wit Artin and Fibby be devested and vested in R. D. Andrews his heirs and assigns subject to the claims of Adam White Exec.
It further appearing to the satisfaction of the Court from said Report that N. L. Andrews has received $138.33 2/3 more than his share $151.66 2/3 and that Adam White & Mary Ann White have not rec'd their shares by $16.06 2/3 / 100 and Lucy B. Floyd and Drury Floys have not received their share by $91.06 3/3 - and H.G. Andrews has not rec'd his share by $100.66 2/3 and R. D. Andrews has not rec'd more than his share by $16.66 2/3 and N.L Andrews has received $8.33 1/3 more than his share. It is therefore decreed by the Court that N.L. Andrews pay to Adam White & Mary Ann White $16.66 2/3, to Drury Floyd and Lucy B. Floyd ninety one & 66/2/3 to H.G. Andrews $41.66 2/3 and to R.D. Andrews $8 33 1/3 and that W. V. Andrews pay to R.D. Andrews the sum of eight & 33/100 dollars, which payments when made will make the division of said Slaves equal in value to the parties interest in them.
It is thereupon decreed by the Court that unless said N. L. Andrews shall inittress to auys from this does pay to Adam White and Mary Ann Whire $16.66 2/3 and to Drury Floyd and wife Lucy B. Floyd $91.66 2/3 and to H. G. Andrews $41.66 2/3 and to R.D. Andrews $8.33/ that executions due in favor of those persons expecting to recover said sums if said N. L. Andrews.
It is further decreed by the Court that unless W. V. Andrews pay to R.D. Andrews within 60 days from this date the sum of $8.33 1/3 that executions due in favor of R. D. Andrews against W. V. Andrews to become the former.
It is further decreed by the Court that said commissioners whose names are subscribed to said apart be each allocated two dollars to be taxed as costs in other causes and that Ed. C. Cork be allowed a fee of twenty five dollars for his services and that the sum be paid by Adam White Exec out of any moneys as his hands for all u hick executors shall Assucee.
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Adam White Exec aals )
vs. )
Robert Andrews )
Be it remembered that this cause came on to be heard on this 16th day of January A.D. 1861 before the Hon P.C. Steven Perkins, Judge presiding upon the original Bill and Exhibits thereto and the answer of Minor Deft Robert Andrews by his Guardian ad Litium when it appeared to the satisfaction of the Court that Jones Andrews departed this life in November 1843 in the County of Williamson leaving a last will and his testament which was duly proven and recorded in the County Court of Williamson County at its Term 1843 and Lucy Andrews and Adam White the Executrix and Executor therein named duly qualified as such.
That Jones Andrews left heirs surviving, his widow Lucy Andrews and his children Mary Ann White, William Andrews, Newton L. Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Lucy B. Floyd and Martha Ann Andrews who has issue departed this life intestate, Robert Andrews - his children and heirs at law him surviving.
That said Jones Andrews was the owner of the certain Slaves which with their increase was as follows:
Buck aged 54 years - Merritt 32 years, Wm Spuggins 28 years, Adaline 34 years - Elie 25 years _ Bucts 23 years - Arthur 14 years - Lucy 24 years - Will 6 years - Eilisha 4 years - Lucy's baby 3 months (name not known) - Phiobe 8 years - Thomas 7 years - Peggy 6 years - Martha 2 years and Mira one year old - now Sixteen Slaves -
That Lucy Andrews the widow of Testator Jones Andrews, departed this life in September 1860 intestate -having minor.
That the said Mary Ann had intermarried with Adam White before the said Jones Andrews departed this life, that Lucy B. has intermarried with the said Drury Floyd since the death of her father.
That Adam White is the surviving Executor of said Last will, has possession of said slaves and is willing the said slaves should be divided among those entitled thereto upon their executing proper refunding Bonds -
It further appearing to the Court that the said Mary A. White - Newton L. Andrews - Horace G. Andrews - Lucy B. Floyd - William Andrews and Robert Andrews are the joint owners of said Slaves and are desirous the same should be divided among them -
And it appearing to the Court that there are different assets of said Estate - without the Slaves - to pay all debts arising by said Estate of Jones Andrews disclosed if any - and that it is proper and right that said Slaves should be divided and distributed among the persons entitled thereto at this time.
It is therefore ordered and decreed by the Court that said Slaves aforementioned be divided and distributed among and between the said Mary Ann White, Newton L. Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Lucy B. Floyd, William Andrews and Robert Andrews share and share alike - subject to an account for advancements if any which may have in any way been made to others or any of said parties -
It is further decreed by the Court that William Demimbrone, Wm J. Haly, Wm Petway, Bud Dodson and Matthew Wilson any three of whom may act in the primises - be and they are appointed Commissioners to allot and distribute said Slaves aforenamed between the persons aforementioned and to set aside or as practices like to the said Mary Ann White the one sixth in value of said slaves - To Newton L. Andrews the one sixth in value - To Horace G. Andrews the one sixth in value - To Lucy B. Floyd the one sixth in value - To William Andrews the one sixth in value - and to Robert Andrews the one sixth in value - charging those persons receiving the more valuable shares of said Slaves with the excess so as to make said division of said Slaves as nearly equal in value and share & share alike as practicable -
That said Commissioners before proceeding to make said division and allotment of said Slaves among the persons aforementioned - will be only known as unjust by how many and will make their report of the same in writing signed by at least three of them to the next Term of this Court until the ornisy in of which all other matters are discerned -
Died in Campbell, TN.
Robert Andrews in the 1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Robert Andrews
Age in 1860: 19
Birth Year: abt 1841
Home in 1860: Eastern Subdivision, Williamson, Tennessee
Post Office: College Grove
Household Members:
Name Age
Lucy Andrews 61
Lucy Andrews 22
Robert Andrews 19
R . D . Andrews in the 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: R. D. Andrews
Age: 40
Birth Year: abt 1840
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1880: District 21, Williamson, Tennessee
Relationship: Boarder
Race: White
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Occupation: Stock Trader
Household Members:
Name Age
R. D. Andrews 40
Guardian Records of Williamson County, Tennessee 1859 - 1929
By Albert L. Johnson
Bk/Pg Year
1/62 1861 Andrews, Robert D is the son of Jones Andrews
1/309 1873 Andrews, Horace G. is a child of Horace G & Margaret E Brown Andrews (1875, 1878)
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PROBATE OF ESTATE
OF
JONES ANDREWS
Robert Andrews, Minor
To the Hon the County Court of Williamson County holding at Franklin
The Bill of Complaint of Adam White Exec of Jones Andrews deceased and Mary Ann White wife of said Adam White, Newton L Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Drury Floyd and wife Lucy B. Floyd, citizens of Williamson County and William Andrews a citizen of Marshall County, all citizens of the state of Tennessee.
Complainants
against
Robert Andrews,
a minor under twenty one years of age who has no general conditions a citizen and resident of the County of Williamson and State of Tennessee, Deft.
And thereupon goes orators and as a thence shows unto your Honor that Jones Andrews departed this live in November 1843 in the County of Williamson being a Citizen and resident of said county being made and published his last will and testament which was duly processed and administered to record in the County Court of Williamson at its Term 1843 and Lucy Andrews and Adam White the executrix and executor therein named duly qualified as such and took upon themselves the execution of said Last Will zases orations and oratences further states to your honor that Jones Andrews left him servicing his widow Lucy Andrews the executrix named in the will a true copy of which is herewith filed marked Ex. A and made a part of this bill of Complaint – and say Adam White, William Andrews, Newton L. Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Lucy B. Floyd and Robert Andrews, his children and heirs at law hesm deserving that said Jones Andrews asked this addis of house slaves and their inrssors and such sugars as have been Lassgist for the Estate which slaves now historgory to said estate are nason this professions of Adam White Exec and ask as follows – Buck 54 years old, Merritt 32 years, Wm Sprayginss 28 years, Adaline 34 years, Elyas 25 years, Butte 23 years, Ardtian 14 years, Lee of 24 years, Will 6 years, Elisha 4 years, Lucy's youngest child 3 more nieces not known, Philia 8 years, Thomas 7 years, Peggy 6 years, Martha 2 years and Maria 1 year old - sixteen in all.
That Lucy Andrews departed this life sometime in September 1860 leaving no will. That your orators and oratoresses are under the will of Jones Andrews - as his children the jurist assuming of the aforementioned slaves and lost slaves are in the possession of Adam White the surviving Ex of Jones Andrews deceases.
That Jones Andrews Estate has as the lickena sufficient assets to pay the debts assessing by said estate and there is a large tract of land lying in this county belonging to said Jones Andrews diseased -
That said Adam White has surety Exec is cuelliy said slaves be divided among the children od said Jones Andrews. That said Robert Andrews is a minor under 21 years of age and has no general custodian -
That Adam White had married Mary Ann before this oath of his father and Lucy B has Isnes married bept Drury Floyd since this death of Jones Andrews who was living at the death of Jones Andrews - upon the death of his father married Bakins Tuskits and has since died leaving no ipass as the discendents of such -
and said orators & oratoressses and said def Robert Andrews as the sole owners of said Slaves -
The premises considered your orators and oratoresses pray your honor that the said Robert Andrews has made deft to this Bill of Complaint - that suffasness opue be commencing he be compelled to answer this loans that apes homer will make all necessary orders appointory said deft a Guardassid labass. That upon a hearing of this cause your honor will adjudge and decree that the slaves aforementioned be divided among those costilled thusts as set forth in this Bill that your honor will by a special decree appoint five curnse pivness any three of whom may act to divide said slaves known married among guss your orators asstisse and deft Robt Andrews and allot and set apart to each the one sixth the value of such slaves as seem and prostesobels making said divisions equal in value to one sixth to each of said children of said Jones Andrews.
Your orators & oratoresses pray for all other and further and different relief and in it they will ents pray re
Ed. C. Cook
Ioks for Complaintaints
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The separate answer of Robert Andrews a minor under 21 years - a citizen of the County of Williamson to the Bill of Complaint of Adam White Exec and others filed against him in the County Court of Williamson County, holding at Franklin us -
Your respondent Robert Andrews saving and Tesuring to himself all manners of ixecfetion to said bill of complaint answer thereto as to much thereof as he is advised is matusul for him to make answer unto - answers & says he is a minor under 21 years of age, that he supposes and believes he is entitled to an undivided interest in said slaves named in the Bill of Complaint, that the persons named in said bill are the children of Jones Andrews diseased are other witnesses-respondents by his custodians ad litem Ther W. Bullocke says he is a minor of tender years and he prays this court to protect his interest involved in this cause - and having fully answered prays to be dismissed.
Personally came Thos. W. Bullock before me in open court and made oath in due form of law that the facts set forth in the foregoing answers of him are in knowledge and true othors on information he believes to be true.
Sworn to in open court
Jan. 15, 1861
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Adam White Exec et al )
vs. ) Jany Term 1861
Robert Andrews )
Be it remembered that on this cause on this the 15th day of Jany 1861 before the Hon. J E Itikin Pukins judge prosidery,
It appearing to the satisfaction of the court that Robert Andrews the deft is a minor under 21 years of age and has been ligender by Issued with subpoenas more than five days before the present term of this court and has no general guardian.
It is thereupon ordered and decreed by the Court that Thos
W. Bullock be and he is appointed Guardian ad litum of said minor Robert Andrews and that he file an answer in this cause for said minor.
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State of Tennessee )
Williamson County )
We the undersigned being appointed by the County Court of sd county as commissioners to divide the slaves belonging to the estate of Jones Andrews decd a mang the legatees of said Andrews do Cupast as following:
Buck aged 54 years, valued $ 400
Adaluce with child minor valued 1,000
Ruth " aged 23 " valued 900
Lucy 24 years & child Allen valued 200
Spessit 32 years of age valued 950
Mosaggins 28 years of age valued 1,075
Lige 25 years of age valued 1,000
Asten 14 years of age valued 850
Fibby 8 years of age valued 650
Taur 7 years of age valued 600
Peggy 6 years of age valued 475
Will 6 years of age valued 450
Elisha 3 years of age valued 275
Martha 3 years of age valued 275
9,100
Each Share (divide by 6) 1,516 2/3
We proceeded to lot off said negroes into set shares
Lot No. 1 Lucy & Child Allen $200
Martha 275
Buck 400
$ 675
Lot No. 2
Ruth $ 900
Tom 600
$1,500
Lot No 3
Adalene & Child $1,000
Pesset 950
Elesha 275
$1,425
Lot No 4
Spsaggin $1,075
Will 450
$1,535
Lot No 5
Lege $1,000
Peggy 475
$1,475
Lot No 6
Aston $ 850
Febby 650
$1,500
Tickets bearing proposed the several lots were drawn for Lot No 1 by G L Andrews which makes on hundred and fifty eight dollars 33 1/3 cents, more than his distributive share
Lot Number 2 was drawn by Adam White cashing sixteen dollars 66 2/3 cents of his distributive share.
Lot No. 3 was drawn by Drewry Floyd lacking ninety one dollars 66 2/3 cents less than his distributive share
Lot No. 4 was drawn by W. V. Andrews making eight dollars 33 1/3 cents more than his distributive share.
Lot No 5. was drawn by H. G. Andrews beaing forty one dollars 66 2/3 cents less than his distributive share.
Lot NO. 6 was drawn by R.D. Andrews beaing sixteen dollars 66 2/3 cents less than his distributive share.
All of which we respectfully submit -
Given under our hands this 18th day of January, 1861
Wm N. Haley
W.J. Pitway
W.P. Dhnermbey
Matthew Wilson
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Adam White Exec et al )
vs. )
Robert Andrews )
Be it remembered that this cause came on to be heard on this 15 day of January A.D. 1861 before the Hon P G Stives Perkins Judge presiding upon the original Bill & Exhibits thereto and the answers of minor defendant Robert Andrews and his Guardian ad latem when it when it appeared to the satisfaction of the Court that Jones Andrews departed this life in November 1843 in the County of Williamson leaving a last will and testament which was duly proven and recorded in the County Court of Williamson Cty. at its _ Term 1843, and Lucy Andrews and Adam White the Executrix and Executor threrin named duly qualified as such. That Jones left herein surviving his widow Lucy Andrews and his children Mary Ann White, William Andrews, Newton L. Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Lucy B Floyd and Robert Andrews and Martha Ann Andrews who has since departed this life intestate and without issue as the descendants of such, his children and heirs at law herein surviving. That said Jones Andrews died the owner of the certain slaves which with their increase all as follows; Buck aged 54 years, Merritt 32 years, Wm Spruggins 28 years, Adaline 34 years, Eliza 25 years, Ruth 23 years, Arthur 14 years, Lucy 24 years, Will 6 years, Elisha 4 years, Lucy & baby 3 mos (name not known), Phebe 8 years, Thomas 7 years, Peggy 6 years, Martha 2 years and Mira one year old, now sixteen slaves. That Lucy Andrews the widow of the Testator Jones Andrews departed this life in September 1860 intestate, That the said Mary Ann Mary Ann White (whire crossed out) had intermarried with Adam White before the said Jones Andrews departed this life, that Lucy B has intermarried with the said Drury Floyd since the death of her father. That the said Adam White is the surviving executor of said Last Will and has in his possession said slaves and is willing the said slaves should be divided among those entitles thereto upon their executing proper refunding bonds. It further appearing to the court that the said mary A. White, Newton L. Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Lucy B. Floyd, William Andrews and Robert Andrews are joint owners of said slaves and is desirous the same should be divided among them. And it appearing to the court that there are sufficient assets of said estate without the slaves to pay all debts owing by said estate of Jones Andrews deceased if any - and that it is proper and right that said slaves should be divided and distributed among the persons entitled thereto at this time - It is therefore ordered and decreed by the court that sdaid slaves aforementioned be divided and distributed among and between the said Mary Ann White, Newton L. Andrews, Horace B. Andrews, Lucy B. Floyd, William Andrews and Robert Andrews, share and share alike, subject to the account for advancements if any which may have in any way been made to either or any of said parties. It is further decreed by the court that William Demumbrane, Wm N. Healy, Wm Petuay, Poud Dobson and Matthew Wilson, any three of whom may act in the premises, be and are appointed Commissioners to allot and distribute said slaves aforenamed between the persons aforementioned and to set aside as near as practicable to the said Mary Ann White, the one sixth in value of said slaves; to Newton L. Andrews the one sixth in value, to Horace B. Andrews the one sixth in value, to Lucy B. Floyd the one sixth in value,to William Andrews the one sixth in value, and to Robert Andrews the one sixth in value =charging those persons receiving the more valuable shares of said slaves with the excess sp as to make said division of said slaves as nearly equal in value and share and sahar alike as practictable - That said commissioners before proceeding to make said division and allotment of said slaves among the persons aforementioned will be duly sworn as required by law and will make said division and will make their report of the same in executing signed by at least three of them to the next term of this court until the coming in of which all other matters are required true copy attest.
Wm Cumming clrk
By M Perottok, D.C.
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Adam White Exec als )
vs. ) Feb Term 1861
Robert Andrews )
Be it remembered that this cause came on to be finally heard on this the 4th day of February 1861 before the Hon.P. L. Steven Perkins, Judge presiding & upon the former proceedings had in this cause and the Report of the Commissioners made to the previous Term of this Court which Report is in these words and figures to wit (Insert Report) which Report being heard and fully understood by the Court and is no wise excepted to is in all things confirmed.
It is thereupon decreed by the Court that all of the rights, title, claims and interests of Mary Ann White, Adam White, William Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Drury Floyd and Lucy B. Floyd and Robert D. Andrews and all other persons in and to Slaves described in Lot No. 1, Adaline, Ecllies & Martha and Buch be divested and vested in Newton L. Andrews subject to the claims of Adam White Exec of Jones Andrews deceased.
It is also decreed by the Court that all the right, title, claims and interest of the Complements & except Mary Ann White and deft Rbt Andrews in and to Slaves described in Lot No. 2 Ruth and Tom be divested and vested in Adam White and Mary Ann White their heirs and assigns.
It is also decreed by the Court that all of the right title claims and interest of Complaintants except Lucy B. Floyd and def R. D. Andrews in and to Slaves described in Lot No. # to wit Lucy and Child, Allen & Merritt & Elisha be divested and vested in Drury Floydd and Lucuy B. Floyd their assigns subject to the claims of the Executor Adam White.
It is also decreed by the Court that all of the right, title, claims and interest of Complaintants (except W. V. Andrews) and def R.D. Andrews in and to Slaves described in Lot No. 4 Spraggein and Will be divested and vested in Wm V. Andrews his heirs and assigns subject to the claims of Adam White Exec -
It is also decreed by the court that all the legal title claims and interest of Complaints (except H. G. Andrews) and Deft R. D. Andrews in and to Slaves described in Lot No. 5 to wit Lege & Peggy be divested and vested in Horace G. Andrews, his heirs and assigns subject to the claims of Adam White Exec -
It is further decreed by this Court that all the right, title, claims and interest of Complts to Slaves described in Lot NO. 6 to wit Artin and Fibby be devested and vested in R. D. Andrews his heirs and assigns subject to the claims of Adam White Exec.
It further appearing to the satisfaction of the Court from said Report that N. L. Andrews has received $138.33 2/3 more than his share $151.66 2/3 and that Adam White & Mary Ann White have not rec'd their shares by $16.06 2/3 / 100 and Lucy B. Floyd and Drury Floys have not received their share by $91.06 3/3 - and H.G. Andrews has not rec'd his share by $100.66 2/3 and R. D. Andrews has not rec'd more than his share by $16.66 2/3 and N.L Andrews has received $8.33 1/3 more than his share. It is therefore decreed by the Court that N.L. Andrews pay to Adam White & Mary Ann White $16.66 2/3, to Drury Floyd and Lucy B. Floyd ninety one & 66/2/3 to H.G. Andrews $41.66 2/3 and to R.D. Andrews $8 33 1/3 and that W. V. Andrews pay to R.D. Andrews the sum of eight & 33/100 dollars, which payments when made will make the division of said Slaves equal in value to the parties interest in them.
It is thereupon decreed by the Court that unless said N. L. Andrews shall inittress to auys from this does pay to Adam White and Mary Ann Whire $16.66 2/3 and to Drury Floyd and wife Lucy B. Floyd $91.66 2/3 and to H. G. Andrews $41.66 2/3 and to R.D. Andrews $8.33/ that executions due in favor of those persons expecting to recover said sums if said N. L. Andrews.
It is further decreed by the Court that unless W. V. Andrews pay to R.D. Andrews within 60 days from this date the sum of $8.33 1/3 that executions due in favor of R. D. Andrews against W. V. Andrews to become the former.
It is further decreed by the Court that said commissioners whose names are subscribed to said apart be each allocated two dollars to be taxed as costs in other causes and that Ed. C. Cork be allowed a fee of twenty five dollars for his services and that the sum be paid by Adam White Exec out of any moneys as his hands for all u hick executors shall Assucee.
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Adam White Exec aals )
vs. )
Robert Andrews )
Be it remembered that this cause came on to be heard on this 16th day of January A.D. 1861 before the Hon P.C. Steven Perkins, Judge presiding upon the original Bill and Exhibits thereto and the answer of Minor Deft Robert Andrews by his Guardian ad Litium when it appeared to the satisfaction of the Court that Jones Andrews departed this life in November 1843 in the County of Williamson leaving a last will and his testament which was duly proven and recorded in the County Court of Williamson County at its Term 1843 and Lucy Andrews and Adam White the Executrix and Executor therein named duly qualified as such.
That Jones Andrews left heirs surviving, his widow Lucy Andrews and his children Mary Ann White, William Andrews, Newton L. Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Lucy B. Floyd and Martha Ann Andrews who has issue departed this life intestate, Robert Andrews - his children and heirs at law him surviving.
That said Jones Andrews was the owner of the certain Slaves which with their increase was as follows:
Buck aged 54 years - Merritt 32 years, Wm Spuggins 28 years, Adaline 34 years - Elie 25 years _ Bucts 23 years - Arthur 14 years - Lucy 24 years - Will 6 years - Eilisha 4 years - Lucy's baby 3 months (name not known) - Phiobe 8 years - Thomas 7 years - Peggy 6 years - Martha 2 years and Mira one year old - now Sixteen Slaves -
That Lucy Andrews the widow of Testator Jones Andrews, departed this life in September 1860 intestate -having minor.
That the said Mary Ann had intermarried with Adam White before the said Jones Andrews departed this life, that Lucy B. has intermarried with the said Drury Floyd since the death of her father.
That Adam White is the surviving Executor of said Last will, has possession of said slaves and is willing the said slaves should be divided among those entitled thereto upon their executing proper refunding Bonds -
It further appearing to the Court that the said Mary A. White - Newton L. Andrews - Horace G. Andrews - Lucy B. Floyd - William Andrews and Robert Andrews are the joint owners of said Slaves and are desirous the same should be divided among them -
And it appearing to the Court that there are different assets of said Estate - without the Slaves - to pay all debts arising by said Estate of Jones Andrews disclosed if any - and that it is proper and right that said Slaves should be divided and distributed among the persons entitled thereto at this time.
It is therefore ordered and decreed by the Court that said Slaves aforementioned be divided and distributed among and between the said Mary Ann White, Newton L. Andrews, Horace G. Andrews, Lucy B. Floyd, William Andrews and Robert Andrews share and share alike - subject to an account for advancements if any which may have in any way been made to others or any of said parties -
It is further decreed by the Court that William Demimbrone, Wm J. Haly, Wm Petway, Bud Dodson and Matthew Wilson any three of whom may act in the primises - be and they are appointed Commissioners to allot and distribute said Slaves aforenamed between the persons aforementioned and to set aside or as practices like to the said Mary Ann White the one sixth in value of said slaves - To Newton L. Andrews the one sixth in value - To Horace G. Andrews the one sixth in value - To Lucy B. Floyd the one sixth in value - To William Andrews the one sixth in value - and to Robert Andrews the one sixth in value - charging those persons receiving the more valuable shares of said Slaves with the excess so as to make said division of said Slaves as nearly equal in value and share & share alike as practicable -
That said Commissioners before proceeding to make said division and allotment of said Slaves among the persons aforementioned - will be only known as unjust by how many and will make their report of the same in writing signed by at least three of them to the next Term of this Court until the ornisy in of which all other matters are discerned -
Family Members
Siblings
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Mary Ann Andrews White
1818–1885
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Benjamin Jones Andrews
1819–1837
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Patsy Nicholas Andrews
1822–1857
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William Varney Andrews
1824–1901
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Allen Warren Andrews
1826–1837
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Neiles Andrews
1829–1899
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Newton Lucus "Newt." Andrews
1831–1865
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Elizabeth Andrews
1834 – unknown
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Horace Green Andrews Sr
1835–1862
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Lucy Rebecca Andrews Floyd
1839–1926
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