Barton Loveless Estate Settlement
On March 13, 1847 in Cherokee County, Georgia, Abner P. Loveless, Administrator for the estate of his father, Barton Loveless, deceased, was bonded along with Thomas M. Johnston and Edward Townsend in the sum of $3000.00 upon the condition that Abner Loveless make a true inventory of Barton's possessions. An inventory and an appraisal of the estate was made on March 24, 1847. The final amount on goods was $512.16 1/2. This did not include any land or slaves that Barton owned. Below is but a few of the items listed & appraised.
2 Mules $ 67.50
1 Bay Mare $ 50.00
49 Head Hogs $ 61.50
5 Yearlings $ 16.00
1 Bell $ .50
1 Raw Hide $ 2.50
1 Wooden Clock $ 6.00
1 Spinning Wheel $ 3.00
1 Pine Chest $ 1.50
I Pine Cubbard $ 2.75
4 bedsted & furniture $ 50.00
1 Set Plates $ .30
3 cups & saucers $ .12 1/2
6 Sitting Chairs $ 2.40
2 Rifles $ 21.00
Amount of Appraiser's Bill $512.16 1/2
We do certify upon oath so far as was produced to us by the administrator the above and foregoing contains a true appraisement of the Estate of Barton Loveless to the best of our judgement and instruction this 24th day of March, 1849. Samuel J. Alred, JP
Samuel Tate } appraisers
James Tally}
Laurul K. McCullock}
