WILL OF JAMES CORBETT

I James Corbett of the State of South Carolina and Sumter District, Planter, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in the manner and form following. That is to say my executor to be hereafter named shall pay all my just debts as soon after my decease as they can conveniently do so.

I lend to my beloved wife Susanna Corbett during her natural life for her use and benefit the Plantation whereon I now live and comprising a moiety of the Winn and Chandler Tract of land. Also the three negroes belonging to me Viz. Cyrus, Albert and ____together with the stock of Horses, cattle, mules, hogs, household and kitchen furniture and plantation tools and implements for her support during her life.

Secondly, after the death of my wife I give and devise unto James Washington, Sheriff, Henry Brunson and ___________ of the State and District aforesaid in trust only for the benefit and behoof of my Son William Corbett and grandson John Stone until John Stone shall be twenty one years old at which time his portion of the under mentioned property shall be given up to him - - That is to say for the use and benefit of my Son William and his heirs all that Moiety of a Tract of Land originally granted to Edmonson Wien or Edmondson Win also part of a Tract of Land granted to John Chandler, Viz. two hundred yards north from the north side of my plantation that is the cleared ground shall be the width and a line running east and west from the East side of the Chandler Tract to the half way swamp shall be the length also my Negro Man Cyrus after the decease of my wife and one bay mare also the remainder of my stock of Cattle Hogs plantation Tools household and Kitchen furniture after the decease of my wife except the part of the Cattle to be hereafter given to my grandson John Stone -----

I give to my grandson John Stone as soon as of age the following property Viz all that Moiety of a tract of Land granted to John Chandler not otherwise disposed of and a Negro Boy named Albert also my black mares Colt and the stock of Cattle which I have already given to him marked with an upper figure seven and an under bit in each ear there are not to be used for the maintenance of my family but to be kept together at the discretion of my Executors to increase for his benefit until he is of age a part of which they will dispose of occasionally and furnish him with the proceeds - - - - - - - If it should so happen that my son William and grandson John Stone should both die without leaving either wife Child or Children then that portion of my Estate both real and personal bequeathed to both or either as it may happen shall be sold by my Executors and the proceeds be divided equally betwixt my surviving Children - - - - - - My Brother Benjamin Corbett having died in testate from which circumstance I am entitled to a Moiety of his estate which I request my Executors to collect or receive as soon as possible and apply it when collected in the following Manner two hundred Dollars of which sum I give to my Daughter Nancy Terry otherwise Ann Terry two hundred Dollars to my Daughter Mary Thigpen - - - - Two hundred Dollars to my Daughter Harriot Boshette all of which is to be paid as soon as possible after the above specified money is collected I give and bequeath to my Daughter Elizabeth Campbell five Dollars having already given her a portion of my Estate - - - - -I give to my Daughter Alsa Carpenter five Dollars having already given her a portion of my Estate - - - - - -I give to my grandson Matthew Terry the Colt of mine not already disposed of on condition that his father relinquish all claim or demand against my Estate for building some small houses near where I live but this is not intended to deprive my Daughter Ann Terry from the claim of the two Hundred Dollars above willed to her - - - - As there are considerable sums of Money due me my will and desire is that my Executors shall collect it as soon as possible and apply a part of it, or if necessary the whole of it to the purchasing a Negro girl which girl is to be given up to my Wife Susanna for her benefit and use during her natural life and after her death to belong to my Grandson John Stone and his heirs forever provided he leaves a wife, Child or Children but should he die without leaving either then the said girl with her increase to be sold by my Executors and the proceed to be applied to equally divided amongst or betwixt my Children - - -It is my will and Desire that after the death of my Wife Susanna the whole of my Lands not otherwise disposed of shall be sold by my Executors to the best advantage together with my personal property not otherwise disposed of shall be sold also and the proceeds thereof shall be equally divided betwixt my Children share and share alike - - - - It is my intention in leaving my wife the greater part of my property that she may be maintained from the use of the land and benefit of the services of the Negroes therefore I wish to be distinctly understood that no sales of the property left her will be agreeable to my wish or meaning until after her death - - - - -

Lastly, I do hereby nominate constitute and appoint my friends James Washington Sheriff, Henry Brunson and ___________Executors to this my last will and Testament in witness whereof I have here unto set my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of June on thousand eight hundred and twenty seven.

James Corbett (SEAL)

Signed Sealed and acknowledged by

James Corbett to be his last will and

Testament in presence of us who have

subscribed our names as witnesses - - - -

John Boyd

Matthew Davis

Huldah Davis

(Recorded in Will Book D 1 page 164)

(Recorded September 3rd, 1827

William Potts Ordy S. D.

Bundle 24 Pkge 8)

Bond Letter for $10,000.00 to William Potts, Esquire, Ordinary for District of Sumter, 14th day of September, 1829, for administration of the Will of James Corbett by Edward Broughton (administrator), Thomas Wells & Samuel G. Butler.

I Certify that the within citation was read by me, this day in the presence of the congregation of St. Mark's

Clarendon. Sept. 13, 1827 H. G. Chandler, Rector

Application of Susanna Corbett for administration of James Corbett Dec'd with his will annexed.

Dear Sir,

On account of a spell of sevire sickness I have not been able to apply for Letters of Citation & Administration. ____ now having sent notices from the appointed Executors signifying their intention of not acting on the will I request you to be as good as to send me the necessary papers required and in ____ Levi Rhame, Esq. to act in the business as I had rather have to do business with him than Mr. _____. You will also be so good as to let me know whether it will be necessary for me to give security in person to you or whether Mr. Rhame could not take the security in case Mr. Rhame can take the security. It will save me much trouble as he lives quite near to me. You will much oblige me Sir in making the affair as light on me as you can. Can District _____ Justices & your own safety by ____ doing __________ with Gratitude, Susanna Corbet

P. S. take the trouble if you please to write me some directions on the ______.

Letters of Administration applied for by Edward Broughton and Susanna Corbett on Sept. 7th, 1827.

Letters of Administration applied for by Susannah Corbitt on Oct. 22, 1827.

Publish'd at Calvary Meeting House this 18 Nov 1827 by me. Bradley Rhame.

Mr. Potts, In having been appointed an executor to Mr. Jas. Corbett's will & being unwilling to act on it by reason of not being a ______________ in the neighborhood I have thought proper by this account to signify the same to you as having understood you wished me to do so. I am most respectfully yours,

Henry Brunson

South Carolina, Sumter District Warrant of Appraisement by William Pitts, Esq. directing Edward Broughton, administrator of the goods and chattels, rights and credits of James Corbett; and personally appeared before him on 2nd of Jan. 1830, Thomas Anderson, one of the Justices assigned to keep the peace in Clarendon Co., State aforesaid, Col. Richard I. Manning, Jeptha Syron, and Thomas L. Wells, sworn that they would make a just and true appraisement of all the goods and chattles of the said James Corbett, dec'd, as shall be produced by Edward Broughton. (note: originally Susanna Corbett was written in to produce the inventory but it was crossed out and Edward Broughton written in its place).

Inventory List dated 2nd Jany 1830 signed by Richard I. Manning, Thos. L. Wells, Thos. Anderson, Samuel G. Butler

Alexander Campbell vs. Edward Broughton Administrator of James Corbitt dec'd with his annexed. Summons to account for his administration on the Estate of said dec'd.

To the Honorable Mr. Potts - Ordinary for Sumter District -----

The Petition of Alexander Campbell Knoweth that James Corbett died intestate in Sumter District & that Edward Broughton took out letters of administration for the estate of said deceased - your petitioner views that by marriage with one of the daughters of said intestate, he is entitled to a part of the estate & is desirous to bring the said Edward Broughton to account for his management of said estate. He therefore prays that you will serve the necessary citations and call the said E. Broughton to account in due form of law and your petitioner is in surety bound will ever pray & so forth -

16 Febry 1835

Alexander Campbell

South Carolina Sumter District

To Edward Broughton Administrator of James Corbitt dec'd with his will annexed

You are hereby required to appear at the Court of Ordinary to be holden at Sumter Court House for Sumter District on the first Monday in March next (day 1835) then and there to account before the said court for your administration of the Estate of James Corbitt dec'd. Herein fail not under the penalty of the ____ prescribed by law in such cases. Given under my hand and this sixteenth day of February in the year of our Lord 1835 and in the Fifty Ninth year of American Independance -

William Potts Junr

Ordy S. D.

I have accepted the service of the above summons this 17 day of Feby 1835. Edw'd Broughton

1846 James Corbett, Senr, Dec'd

The following property belonging to the Estate of the said dec'd have this day been taken possession of by me as directed (Viz.):

Negroes. Demas. Dick. Elsy. Jacob, Nancy. Becky. Dysy. Liza. Emma. Rhodge, Preston. Isabel. Mary. Nanny. Martha. Burrell. Elvy. Manda and Trank. Seven head of horses and mules. Eighteen head of cattle, twenty head of hogs, Sundry household and kitchen furniture and Plantation tools.

Mr. Lewis

Sept 10th

Computerized by Lonne Stone Heath

Original at S. C. Archives, Columbia, S. C.

Feb. 22, 1973

Equity Court Records Sumter County Old S. C. Roll 103

In Equity James Corbett Guardian of John Stone V. James Stone Filed 6 May 1818.

James Corbett claimed since Eusebius Stone (Jr.) died, his two children John Stone and ____ Stone both infants of tender age, James Stone, Eusebius' brother, was made administrator. ____ Stone one of infants died 18-- and John Stone became entitled to all the property. Claims (James Corbett) has not paid for support of John Stone, has squandered the funds, not collected the money where personal property was sold. And requests an accounting of estate.

Answer by James Stone

Agrees John Stone infant son of Eusebius Stone and entitled to the estate. Wanted to be guardian of John and did not know James Corbett applied, that John Stone is a grandson of James Corbett and nephew of the defendant. Request repeal of guardianship and grant to defendant and dismiss the complaint. And Eusebius said just before dying asked James to be guardian of John and Son and if property went into hands of James Corbett would not do his children any good.

Schedule A whole estate

Schedule B Rec and Exp 1 Sept. 1818

Report

Bal $13.14 in his hands

A bond given by Richard Richardson to him for articles purchased at sale of deceased goods. Also a note as due bill on Frances Springs for $3.50.

sgd John B. Miller

Commissioner 18 June 1819

Sumterville

Amt. sales of estate $1084.91 1/2. Amt Frances Springs due bill $3.50, total $1088.41 1/2.

By bond of Richard Richardson $805.20, by due bill of Frances Springs $3.50, total $279.71 1/2.

To amount paid away $179.87 1/2 ex B.

To paid James Corbett $69.50, I. G. Matthis professional services $20.00, amount due E. Broughton $4.50, amount due Susanna Stone $5.00, total $278.87 1/2.

To Carse M one $279.71 1/2 as rec’d and paid at 2 1/2 % $13.98, total $292.85 1/2.

due James Stone $-13.14.

Sup James app in Court May 6, 1818, 41 year of Independence

List of articles sold $1084.96 1/2.

Exhibit A - Return - (same as copy made) $153.45 3/4.

Above brot down $153.45 3/4, By cash paid James Corbett this 10 Feb 1818 $69.50, 15 June 1818 by amount paid I. G. Matthis, Escs for counsel and pro. lws. done on Estate. $20.00. By amount to Edward Broughton on account proven $4.50 total $246.40 3/4. By commission on $93.50 paid away $2.43, By commission on $246.46 3/4 Received 6.16, total $255.05 3/4. By Cash paid to Susanna Stone on a proven account $5.00. Carried fwd $260.05 3/4. By commission on $5.00 .25 total $250.30 3/4, by commission on $808.70 $40.43. By amt paid to Ordinary Sumter District and commission on same $4.71. By acct of Francis Springs due bill 31 Dec. 1817 $3.50. By bond given by Richard A. Richardson, Jr. and Richardson and James Cantey 12 April 12 April 1816 $805.20, total $808.70.

17 June 1818 No answer can be made by Defendant for want of documents.

Note: Jamie Stone of Columbia, SC, as family researcher, said he found another document which shows the other child of Eusebius Stone as Wade.

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