Death Records

Report of Deaths in Hamilton County Ohio 1892-3
(C. Avis Catalog entry #1145)

"Ohio, County Death Records, 1840-2001," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9ZR-VLFS?cc=2128172&wc=7D… : 30 September 2014), Hamilton > Death records, 1881-1893, vol 1 > p. 124; image 402 of 599; county courthouses, Ohio.

from Dec 24 to Dec 29 & Jan 1  Reported by Spring Grove Cemetery
p. 124

Name:  Sophia F. Ambrose
Date of Death:  1893 1 12
Place of Death:  Cin ti, Ham Co.,  O
Single, Married, Widowed:  M
Age:  72 
Place of Birth:  Fleming County Ky.
Occupation:  
Name of Parents:  
    Father:  Thos &
    Mother:  Elizabeth Patton
Disease:  Complication
Direct Cause of Death:  
Indirect Cause of Death:  
Color: W
Last Place of Residence:  144 Dayton St.

Death Certificate of Amanda Patton Chiles
(C. Avis Catalog entry #1143)

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"Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1965," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9TF-C98G-9?cc=1417491 : 2 January 2019), > image 1 of 1; Office of Vital Statistics, Frankfort.

Commonwealth of Kentucky
State Board of Health
Bureau of Vital Statistics
CERTIFICATE OF DEATH

County:  Pendleton
City:  Falmouth, Ky  304 E. Shelby, A Ward
Registration District No. 2470
Primary Registration District No. 7071
File No. 4910
Registered No. 

FULL NAME:  Amanda Patton Chiles
Female, White, Widow
Date of Birth:  August 12, 1835
Age:  92 yrs. 6 mos. 4 ds.
Occupation:  House Keeper
Birthplace:  Mason Co., Ky
Name of Father:  John Patton
Birthplace of Father:  Kentucky
Name of Mother:  Julia Anderson
Birthplace of Mother:  Kentucky
Informant:  F. C.[?] Bradford  Falmouth, Ky.

Date of Death:  Feb. 16, 1928
I hereby certify, that I attended deceased from Feb. 16 1928 to Feb, 16, 1928, that I last saw her alive on Feb. 16, 1928 and that death occurred on the date stated above at 11 am.  The Cause of Death was as follows:
Acute myocardial insufficiency (Cause undetermined)  Duration:  4 hrs.
J. E. Wilson, M. D., Falmouth, Ky.
2/17/1928

Place of burial or removal:  Spring Grove Cemetery
Date of burial:  Feb 18 1928
Undertaker:  Jno. A. Woodhead, Falmouth, Ky.
Filed:  Feb 18, 1928  Sarah S. Clark

Death Certificate of Lizzie Swoope
(C. Avis Catalog entry #1142)

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"Kentucky Death Records, 1911-1965," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-C9YK-NS86-N?cc=1417491 : 3 January 2019), > image 1 of 1; Office of Vital Statistics, Frankfort.


Commonwealth of Kentucky
State Board of Health
Bureau of Vital Statistics
CERTIFICATE OF DEATH

County: Daviess 
City:  Owensboro
Registration District No. 410
Primary Registration District No.2145
File No. 3314
Registered No. 75

FULL NAME:  Mrs. Lizzie Swoope
Residence:  1210 St. Ann
Female, White, Widow
Date of Birth:  April 18, 1837
Age:  92 yrs. 9 mos. 24 ds.
Occupation:  None
Name of Father:  John Poynes Patten, born:  Ky.
Name of Mother:  Julia Anderson, born:  Ky.
Informant:  Mrs. M. L. Hughes, 1210 St. Ann St.

Date of Death:  Feb. 14, 1930
I hereby certify, that I attended deceased from Feb. 12 1930 to Feb, 14, 1930, that I last saw her alive on Feb. 12, 1930 and that death occurred on the date stated above at 8.00 am.  The Cause of Death was as follows:
Acute Labor Pneumonia
A. W. Roal, M. D., Owensboro
2/14/1930

Place of burial or removal:  Elmwood
Date of burial:  2/15/1930
Undertaker:  Jas. H. Davis, Owensboro
Filed:  Feb 14, 1930  C. P. Kane

Will of Lewis Craig
(C. Avis Catalog entry #1135)

"Kentucky Probate Records, 1727-1990," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33S7-9P37-93J4?cc=1875188&wc=37…

Mason Co., Kentucky Will records Vol. F 1823-1826 
p. 291
In the name of God Amen.  I Lewis Craig senior of Mason County and state of Kentucky being infirm and well stricken in years but sound of memory and intellectual mind Do publish, make and ordain this my last will and testament being under strong impression of an awful Eternity, and in full confidence of assurance having recommended my Soul into the keeping of that all Gracious God who gave it me nothing doubting but at the last day he will receive me into his kind embraces as my sole trust in in the meretorious[sic] Cross and Passion of my Dear Redeemer for my salvation and as in my present situation my affairs being much embarrassed that whereas I formerly executed an instrument of conveyance to my son John Craig and Whitfield Craig reference being had thereto will more fully appear my will and desire is that as far as that writings extent my said sons aforesaid should discharge my debts but more particularly first discharging those debts which may release those whom have been my securities and after remunerating themselves for their expences[sic] and trouble in so doing if any remainder to be equally divided among my children in general and in order that the same may be done and executed in a just and equitable manner.  I have constituted and appointed my sons Lewis Craig Junior and Elijah Craig my sole Executors of this my last will and testament.
In Testimony of this my last will and testament, I have here unto set my hand and affixed my seal this 12th day of June 1821.  signed, sealed, and delivered in presence of us the subscribing witnesses thereto

Richard Boucher
John Boucher
Henry D. Smith

            Lewis Craig [signed]

p. 292
Mason County Sct.                    July Court 1825
This last will and testament of Lewis Craig deceased was produced in court and proved by the oath of Joyhn Boucher a witness thereto and ordered to be certified.
Attest Marshall Key  clk

Mason County Sct.                    September 1825
The last will and testament of Lewis Craig Senior deceased further proved by the oath of Henry D. Smith a witness thereto and ordered to be recorded.
Attest Marshall Key  clk

Spotsylvania Co., Virginia Will book Vol. E 1772-1798 p. 418 

(C. Avis Catalog entry #1118)

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In the Name of God amen.  I Hugh Sanders of lesserly[?] of Spotsylvania being Sick and Weak in Body yet of a Sound and perfect understanding and Memory do constitute this my Last Will and Testament in manner following Viz

I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Catharine Sanders the whole the whole of my lands and plantation in Spotsylvania County together with this house wherein I now dwell during her life and after death to my Son Nathaniel Sanders to him and his heirs forever he first paying to my Executors half the value thereof in specie to be applyed [sic] to the payment of my Just Debts Contracted before the Revolution or Change in Government - - - 

I leave my land in Culpeper [sic] County lying upon Cedar River to be Equally divided Between my Two son [sic] Robert and Charles the upper part of the said land for Robert and the lower part for Charles to them and their heirs forever.

I give and bequeath to my daughter Catharine Sanders a Negro Girl named Sarah a horse & saddle a feather bed & furniture and Cow & Calf & two Sheep to her and her heirs forever.

I give and bequeath to my daughter Rosey Sanders a Negro Girl named Rachel a Horse & saddle a feather bed & furniture and Aleon & Calf and Two Sheep to her and her heirs forever.

I give and bequeath to my daughter Abigal Sanders two negro boys viz Wyatt & David a horse & saddle a feather bed and furniture and a Cow and Calf a [sic] Two sheep to her and her heirs forever.

As I have been leberal [sic] to my son John Sanders and given him his full proportion of my Estate my desire is that he have nothing more of my Estate but one Sow and pigs.  I also desire that if any of my children should Die without heirs that their part should be Qually [sic] divided between the others.

it [sic] is also my desire after my decease and after paying all my Just and Lawfull [sic] Debts that the remaining part of my estate both Real and personal should be Given to my Dear wife Catharine Sanders during her life and after her death to be divided between my children hereafter named Elizabeth Craige Sarah Gatewood Mildred Jones Nathaniel Sanders Robt Sanders Charles Sanders Mary Lee Ann Tally Catharine Sanders Rosey Sanders and Abigal Sanders. This Division to be Equal except as to Elizabeth Craige and Mary Lee whom I desire my Reeuve[?] Thirty five pounds less than the others and I do Hereby and Constitute this my Last will and Testament Revoking and Disannuling [sic] all others heretofore made and Lastly I do Constitute to John Sanders Lewis Craige Robert Sanders Peter Gatewood  & Anthony Frazer Executors to this my Last Will and Testament.  I [sic] witness where of I have hereunto set my hand & seal this fifth day of August 1781

Hugh Sanders [signed]

Witness

A. Frazer

Jno Frazer

W. Frazer

Wm Wright

[The next page records the bond for "Hugh Sanders deceased" dated 10/18/1781]

Dallas Morning News, Dallas, Texas 
(C. Avis Catalog entry #1114)

12/15/1911 
p. 12
DEATHS
Mooring - Temple, Tex., Dec. 13. --- A telegram was received here announcing the sudden death of Mrs. C. G. Mooring at Nacogdoches of heart failure.  Deceased was the mother of Mrs.  James Rudd of this city and formerly resided here, where she had considerable property interests.  Her age was 62 years.  The family is well known at Bryan.

Houston Chronicle Obituaries, 2/16/2004
(C. Avis Catalog entry #1113)

"Minnie Blake Mooring Stulting Higginbotham", Houston Chronicle Obituaries, 2/16/2004, Houston, Texas

MINNIE BLAKE MOORING STULTING HIGGINBOTHAM was born to John and Laura Josephine Powledge Mooring in Bedias, Texas, February 25, 1904. From age 17 until retirement, she worked for Southwestern Bell where she became the first female supervisor in the Business Office. Min had a great life! She said she'd been blessed to have two wonderful husbands. She outlived Wier Stulting, her husband of 42 years. At age 73 she married Jewel Higginbotham and became a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A testimony to the joys of second love, the Higginbothams' great union lasted 20 years until his death at age 98. She was a faithful, active member of two churches during her life: Bering Memorial United Methodist for 65 years and West University United Methodist for the remaining years. At the age of 92 Minnie helped serve luncheons once a week at church. She didn't consider herself too old to do anything that needed doing. Minnie was a woman who didn't wait for good things to come to her; she made them happen. She was a go-er and a do-er: a life member of the Telephone Pioneers, Past-President of Briar Ladies of the Briar Club, and Past-President of the Houston Credit Women International. Her young-thinking approach attracted friends of all generations. She leaves her stepdaughter, Chris Sale and husband Hershel, who are grateful for her devotion to Mr. Higg; niece Bobbye Bartels and husband Gene; nephews and wives, Jack and Dorothy Mooring, James and Betty Lou Mooring, and Joe Mooring's widow Katherine; great-nieces, great-nephews, step-grandchildren and their families. The family expresses its appreciation to the staff of Holly Hall Retirement Center for the loving care given Minnie during the last five years. In lieu of flowers, you may wish to make a gift in her memory to Holly Hall, a facility supported by churches and individuals, at 8304 Knight Rd, Houston, TX, 77054-3906.
 

Bryan Daily Eagle 11/27/1906
(C. Avis Catalog entry #1057)

p.3
LODGE OF SORROW.
Annual memorial services will [sic] held next Sunday thoroughout [sic] Elkdom, and Bryan Lodge No. 859, F. C. Oliver, exulted ruler, will hold services at the opera house at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, with a program of ritualistic work, addresses and music.  Judge Muse, a leading lawyer and gifted [?] of Dallas, and Hon. G. F. McNulty of San Antonio, grand trustee of the order, and well known here, will be the orators of the occasion.   The name of the deceased members of the lodge together with dates of their deaths are as follows:  A. M. Rhodes, Oct. 28, 1903; G. W. McMichael, Oct. 5, 1904; T. H. Castles, Jan. 2, 1905; G. W. Smith, May 6, 1905; J. S. Mooring, Nov. 24, 1906.


p. 5
FUNERAL OF MR. J. S. MOORING
    The funeral of Mr. J. S. Mooring was held at the Exchange hotel Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the presence of relatives and a large assemblage of friends, a number of them from other points.   The service was held in the hotel lobby and surrounding the casket were many exquisite floral tributes.  Rev. J. Wendel Davis, rector of St. Andrews Episcopal church, conducted the service, assisted by Dr. George B. Buttler, pastor of the Baptist church.  Members of Camp J. B. Robertson were present in a body and were honorary pall bearers.  The active pall bearers were Mayor J. E. Butler, A. A. Farley, Jno. M. Lawrence, Jno. E. Astin, R. M. Gordon, Judge A. G. Board, Jno. K. Parker, H. G. Rhodes.  A very long procession followed the remains to the city cemetery.
    Among those here from other points for the funeral were John Mooring of Bedias, Dr. and Mrs. Wm. Bowen, Mrs. J. T. Bowen, Wayman Taliaferro and little daughter, Capt. W. E. Barry and Miss Mamie Barry of Navasota, Mrs. A. D. McConnice of Houston, Mrs. Sam R. Frost and Mrs. F. N. Drane of Corsicana, C. M. Winkler and Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Winkler of Ennis.
 

Kaufman Co., Texas Probate Minutes 1898-1901 v. E

(C. Avis Catalog entry #1099)

"Texas Probate Records, 1800-1990," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9Q9-CDQG?cc=2016287&wc=M4… : 22 May 2014), Kaufman > Minutes 1898-1901 vol E

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Abstract of data from estate record of James Calvin Maples

3/22/1898

#883 

p.2 

J. C. Maples died 2/5/1898 in Kaufman, Kaufman County, Texas where he had resided for more than 25 years

probable value of estate: $10,000 personal property, $190,000 money

Horace M. Cate executor a resident of Hood County, Texas

p. 3

Horace M. Cate executor, lists the heirs of J. C. Maples:

Rachel Maples Rudd, deceased, sister, leaving children:

- Florence Hubbard of Camp Co., Texas feme sole

- Sarah Bailey, of Camp Co., Texas married

- Alice Thompson of Fulton Co., Georgia

- James C. Rudd of Bell Co., Texas

- Joseph Rudd, deceased, heirs:

— Charlie Rudd residence unknown

— Desmil Rudd a minor, residence unknown

- W. H. Rudd, brother, deceased, heirs:

— Florence Rudd Merritt of Hart Co., Georgia

— Lillie May Rudd Haggard residence unknown

— Bessie Rudd, a minor of Whitfield Co., Georgia

— Claud Rudd, a minor, residence unknown

— two other minors of Whitfield Co., Georgia

- Mary Ann Carson, sister, deceased, heirs:

— William N. Carson of McMinn Co., Tennessee

— Sallie E. Carson Petitt, deceased, heirs:

—— Mrs. Mattie Fillman of Danson, Navarro Co., Texas

—— Sallie Petitt of Ardmore, Indian Territory

—— Key Petitt a female minor of Ardmore, Indian Territory

—— Thomas E. Petitt, minor of Ardmore, Indian Territory

—— Frank Petitt, minor of Ardmore, Indian Territory

- Emily Maples Pridmore, sister, deceased, heirs:

— Alice Sugg

- Mrs. Martha M. Cate, sister, of Hood Co., Texas

p. 4

Will of J. C. Maples filed 2/7/1898 dated 8/9/1880 Kaufman Co., Texas

- equal division between lawful heirs:

— brother William H. Maples

— sister Mary Ann Carson

— sister Sarah E. Newman

— sister Rachel E.[sic] Rudd

— sister Martha M. Cate

— niece Alice Sugg

- brother William H. Maples to be executor

Codicil dated 7/22/1889

William H. Maples died on 13th inst.

nominates nephew Horace M. Cate as new executor

p. 6

3/22/1898: Horace M. Cate appointed executor

3/23/1898: estate dropped from the court docket letting Horace M. Cate administer it.

Surry Co., Virginia Deeds, wills, etc., Book [9], 1738-1754 
(C. Avis Catalog entry #1091)


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p. 867  

A Inventory and Appraisement of Christopher Moring deceased Estate
  To  21 head of old and young Cattle and 4 Calves                                          L 16:2:6
  To  1 old Mare at 2/6 2 tables 2 of 6                                                                     1:8:2 
  To  4 Chests at 27/ and 3 Trunks at 9/                                                                  1:16:0
  To  1 old cubboard 5/.  1 Warming pan 7/                                                             0:12:0
  To  1 old Box of Drawers 1/6.  1 old Spinning Wheel and Cards 5/.                     0:6:6
  To  a parcel Earth and Stone and Glass Ware and a parcel of old Books            0:15:4
  To  a parcel of Chairs and old Table and Stand at                                                0:17:0
  To  4 Iron pots and two pair of Hooks and three pot Racks                                  1:15:6
  To  1 Hackle 1 old Cold Still and old Box Iron                                                    L 1:11:0
  To  1 old Copper Kettle 2 pair of hand Irons 1 old Saw                                         1:2:0
  To  4 Iron Wedges 2 Iron Spits 1 drawing knife and old Grindstone                      1:19:6
  To  13 pewter plates & Dishes 1 Tankard and a parcel of old Pewter                    1:0:6
  To  Meal Barrel Bagg and Sifter Water Pails and Tub and Wood Ware                 2:!5:0
  To  1 old Table and old Table Linnen old Spectacles Razor and Glass                  0:8:0
  To  10 1/2 Ounces Silver plate 47/3  20 Wearing Cloartis 30/                                0:3:9
  To  a parcel of old Iron 1 Side of Tanned Leather                                                   3:17:5
  To  a parcel of Indian Corn and Wheat  1 old Harrow 2 old frying pans                 1:0:0
  To  a parcel of old Feathers in old Bed Ticks and a Barrel with some Feathers     1:9:0
  To  one Feather Bed and Furniture L 4  a legacy                                                    0:17:0
  To  2 Sows and Seven Piggies  3 Raw Hides and 2 Sides of Tanned Leather        4:0:0    
  To  one  Do   a Legacy                                                                                             1:16:0   
  To  one Bible a Legacy to Christopher Mooring                                                        0:5:0
  To  one Negro Woman named Aggy a Legacy to John Moring                                30:0:0
  To  two Negro Men named Cane and Harry a Legacy to Christopher Mooring        75:0:0
  To  one Negro Woman named Isabell a Legacy to William Moring                          25:0:0
  To  one Negro Woman named Jenny a Legacy to Lucy Collier                                30:0:0
  To  one Negro Woman named Sary a Legacy to Jane Collier                                   30:0:0
  To  one Negro Woman named Grace a Legacy to Mary Morris                                15:0:0
  To  one Negro Woman named Kate and a Girl named Beck a L Boaley                   50:0:0
  To  one Do Sary L 10  To one Negro Child Sall L 5  one Boy Will L 5                       20:0:0
  To  one Negro Boy Ben L 20  one Do Tom at L 25                                                    45:0:0
  To  one Do Charles L 20  1 Do  1 Do named Peter L 15                                           35:0:0
  To  one Negro Girl Anny L 20  one Do named Jenney a Child L 15                          35:0:0
                                                                                                                                L 435:16:10

We the subscribers being first Sworn before Captain William Short Justce of this county have valued and Appraise the Estate of Christopher Mooring deceased to four hundred and thirty five pounds Sixteen schillings and ten pence Current Money
April 13 1753                    Christopher Mooring Extor
William Pulley Junior
Henry Collier
Thomas Sorsby

At a Court held for Surry County the 19th day of February 1754
    The afore written Inventory and Appraisement of the Estate of Christopher Moring deceased was returned and by the Court ordered to be recorded

                            Teste
                            Wm Nelson  Clk