Benjamin K. Glover was born about 1785 in Elbert? County, Georgia.
He died in February 1841, Madison County, Alabama. Benjamin K. is believed to
be the nephew of Benjamin Glover, Rev. Soldier, and because of the land
records, he is thought to be a son of James Glover (d. 1815) and brother to
Richard Glover.
Only one record of Benjamin K. Glover
was found in Franklin County, GA.
Deed dated 21 Sept. 1812, recorded 6 May
1814: From Allen Harris of Franklin County to Thomas Wilkins of aforesaid. In
consideration of $80, conveys 40 acres in Franklin County, being part of 200
acres surveyed for John Stonecypher 20 Sept. 1790, on waters of Gum Log Creek,
adj. William Thompson and land where said Wilkins now lives. Witness: John
Bowman, BENJAMIN K. GLOVER (X). Sworn to by Bowman before R. D. Gray, J. P. 14
Aug. 1813.
Madison County, Mississippi Territory
and Alabama Records.
25 March 1814, Benjamin K. Glover
married in Madison County, Barshaby (spelled several ways in records) Clements.
Barshaby Clements was born in 1800 in Georgia.
See Land Records for Benjamin K.
1830
Madison County census:
|
Ben K. Glover 1 male 30-40 |
1 female 30-40 |
|
1 male 10-15 |
1 female 10-15 |
|
3 males 5-10 |
1 female under 5 |
|
2 males under 5 |
|
1840
Madison County census:
|
Ben K. Glover 1 male 40-50 |
1 female 40-50 |
|
3 males 15-20 |
1 female 15-20 |
|
1 male 10-15 |
1 female 5-10 |
|
2 males 1-5 |
|
Benjamin K. Glover died leaving no will
in February 1841, and Edward H. Vann was appointed Administrator of the estate
on 15 Mar. 1841. James Glover, Everet Nichols, and Bersheba Glover were Vann's
sureties. The Probate Record number is #406, Estate of Benjamin K. Glover,
Deceased.
The exact date of death of Benjamin K.
is not known. A bill from Charles Stewart dated 24 April 1842 gives the date,
but it cannot be read. See attached copy, which is as follows:
Benjamin K. Glover Estate Dr to Charles
Stewart
February ___ 1841 (1842 written first,
then 2 is made into a 1) for Making a
Coffin $2.50 Credit by two bushel of
Corn 371/2.
State of Alabama
Madison County
Personally appeared before me Edward H.
Vann a Justice of the Peace in and for said County Charles Steward and after
being Duly Sworn saith that the above account(?) of two dollars One
Dollar and 75 Cents are Just and true.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 24th day of April 1842.
/s/ Edward H Vann (J.P.) /s/
Charles Stewart (Seal)
On back of this sheet: Rec'd of Edward
H. Vann Adm. of B.K. Glover.
_____ one Dollar 75 Cents in full of the
with in account(?) April the 24th 1842, Charles Stewart.
18 Dec. 1841, Petition for Dower filed
by Bersheba Glover, Widow. She was entitled to 1/3 of all lands and tenements.
(See land records.) In this petition, Bersheba Glover names children in this
order:
3. William
Glover, of age
4. Calvin Glover**
5. Mary
Glover**
6. Wylie
Glover**
** Calvin
through Sarah listed as Infants under age 21, all of Madison County, Alabama.
Item of
interest: Execution, Burgess McGaha for the use of J.M. Green vs. Evert
Nichols & Edward H Vann, issued by James H. Poor, JP (Seal) on 17 July
1842. "To any lawful officer of said county greeting you are hear by
commanded to leavy and make of the goods and chattles of Evert Nichols &
Edward H Vann Administrator of Benjamin K. Glover, dec’d, the sum of ten
dollars that hath been by me adjudged to Burgess McGaha guardian for John M
Green lunatic on the 16 day of July 1842. Also the sum of two dollars six and a
forth cents cost of suit and a due return make to me in thirty days given under
my hand and seal this the 17 day of July 1842 /s/ James H Poor JP (Seal)."
Attached to
this is a statement, 14 Sept 1842 sworn to by Edward H Vann (JP) "Benjamin
K. Glover Estate, To Everett Nichols to money paid for him to John M. Green in 1838
ten Dollars --- $10.00, to filling (this could be pulling or fixing) wagon
wheel in July 1840 $3.50---$13.50."
Everett Nichols
appeared before Edward H. Vann as a Justice of the Peace and "after being
duly sworn deposit and saith that the above account of thirteen Dollars and 50
cents against B. K. Glover Dec’d are just and true after giving all just
credits."
Receipt by
Evert Nichols, 14 Sept. 1842, of $13.50, and remainder of execution was paid by
Edward H. Vann, in full, on 2 Nov. 1848, as Administrator of the estate.
Another note
regarding Petition for Dower, dated 2 Feb. 1842.
Five
freeholders were summoned. Land involved was part of the NEĽ, S11 T5 R1E, 135
acres, and the N˝ of SE1/4, same, 80 acres. It was stated that on the 17th of
Jan. 1842, Edward H. Vann lived here, and this included the cabins. Edward H.
Vann signed as JP. Children named same as above.
Cover: Estate
of Benjamin K. Glover dec’d.
App. per prop
10 June
Ordered to be
recorded O.M.B. 8, page 285
Recorded In
Orphan Record Book No 9 Page 467
Agreeable to an
order of the Orphan Court of Madison County of March term 1841 to us directed
to appraise the perishable property of Benjamin K. Glover dec’d, met on the 24
Day of March 1841. After being duly sworn to Silas M. Glover an Acting Justice
of the Peace in and for said County proceeded to appraise the same as follows:
|
1 Black mare suposed to be 16 years old |
$12.00 |
|
2 Gray mare 4 years old |
$30.00 |
|
1 Blind mare 13 years |
$8.00 |
|
1 Sorrel Colt 1 year |
$14.00 |
|
1 mule 3 years |
$30.00 |
|
1 Yoke of oxen |
$25.00 |
|
1 Yoke of oxen |
$20.00 |
|
1 Read Cow & yearling |
$6.50 |
|
1 Do heifer |
$7.00 |
|
1 Pided Cow |
$7.50 |
|
1 Read Cow & Calf |
$8.50 |
|
1 Pided Cow |
$8.00 |
|
1 Black Cow with White Back |
$7.00 |
|
1 Do Cow & Calf |
$8.00 |
|
1 Specked Cow & Calf |
$8.00 |
|
1 Read Cow & Calf Short tale |
$7.75 |
|
7 head of yearlings |
$14.00 |
|
27 head of hogs |
$28.00 |
|
7 head of sheep |
$7.00 |
|
18 Geese |
$4.50 |
|
1 Wagon |
$35.00 |
|
1 Careyall |
$10.00 |
|
1 log chan (chain?) |
$2.00 |
|
30 barrels supposed to be of corn |
$45.00 |
|
2 fodder stacks |
$5.00 |
|
7 plows, 3 single trees, 3 clevises |
$10.00 |
|
1 Curing knife, 1 Box of Irons |
$3.00 |
|
1 lot of hoes, axes, bells and one spade |
$6.00 |
|
5 augurs, 4 pare of Gears, 1 pare of hame |
$10.00 |
|
1 Crosscut Saw, 1 Shot Gun |
$5.50 |
|
1 Seth & Cradle |
$1.00 |
|
1 feather bed and furniture and bed sted |
$10.00 |
|
1 feather bed and furniture and bed sted |
$6.50 |
|
1 feather bed and furniture and bed sted |
$7.50 |
|
1 feather bed and furniture and bed sted |
$7.50 |
|
1 Burow (bureau?), 1 Table, 7 Chairs, 1 Cubare (cupboard?) |
$12.00 |
|
1 Loom, 1 pare of fear Irons |
$4.00 |
|
1 large pott, 2 oven Lid, 2 pare of small port hooks |
$4.50 |
|
Suppose to be 3 hundred pound of Bacon |
$18.00 |
We do certify
that this is a true copy of all the property that was presented to us appraiser
of Benjamin K. Glover deceased. Sworn to and subscribed before me, Silas M.
Glover and acting Justice of the Peace for the County of Madison in the State
of Alabama
George Grayson
Dickson Cobb
William C Hill
Silas M. Glover
J.P. (Seal)
The appraisers
claim no fee for their services.
Edward H. Vann,
Administrator of the Estate, appeared before Richard B. Purdom, Clerk of the
County Court and "made oath that the foregoing is a correct appraisement
of the perishable property belonging to the Estate of said decedent that has
come in to his hands." 10 June 1841. Richard. B. Purdom, Clerk C.C.
31 Aug. 1842,
T/462-463, Marriage Contract
Between William
Moore and Barshaba Glover, widow of Benjamin Glover with Joseph Pickens, her
trustee.
William and
Barshaba are about to marry. She owns and possesses real and personal property
in Madison County. William Moore and Barshaba agree that her entire estate
"remain bonifidally and wholly and separately" from William's
control. The intended marriage is not to confer upon William any right or
interest whatever unto any part of the estate. Therefore, Barshaba Glover deeds
to the land on which she now lives; also two horses and colts, 10 head cattle,
all beds, bedsteads and furniture, hogs, sheep, and stock of every kind she now
owns; also all household and kitchen furniture which she has not named but
which she owns. Barshaba has full authority to dispose of said property by will
as she thinks best, free from the control of Moore.
Note: William
Moore and Barsheba Glover both signed names with an "X".
Witness: Jno.
B. Eldridge and Richd. B. Purdom.
Both Moore and
Barshaba acknowledged the above document on 31 Aug. 1842.
William Moore
and Barshaba Glover married in Madison County, B-L, on 4 Sept. 1842.
*1843: 4 Dec.
William Moore and wife Bersheba to James G. Grayson and Napoleon B. Grayson to
secure Edward H. Vann, the whole of said Bersheba's interest in the lands of
her late husband, Benjamin K. Glover, 65 acres, NE˝ S11 T5 R1E. James H. Poor,
JP.
11 Sept. 1848,
Orphans Court Book 11, Petition to sell land of Benjamin K. Glover (see land
records). Note that at this date Selina Glover Nichols is now married to Robert
Andrews. Daughter Sarah Glover had died by 24 March 1848, and son Wylie was
dead by 11 Sept. 1848. (Probate #1847 and 1848 to follow,)
1 Nov. 1849,
William Moore and wife, Bersheba, to secure debt to Isaac Miller. Joshua H.
Beadle and Benjamin Glover, Sec.
1850 Madison
County census, #131, living next to Edward H. Vann:
|
William Moore |
58 |
m |
farmer |
$200 |
Virginia |
|
Barshaba |
50 |
f |
|
|
Georgia |
|
Benjamin K. Glover |
26 |
m |
farmer |
|
AL |
|
Richard P. Glover |
20 |
m |
farmer |
|
AL |
|
Ambros Glover |
18 |
m |
farmer |
|
AL |
|
Mary Glover |
22 |
f |
|
|
AL |
|
George Sewell |
21 |
m |
shoemaker |
|
TN |
|
Sarah Sewell |
10 |
f |
|
|
TN |
14 July 1851,
Estate of Benjamin K. Glover, Sale of Property, Edward H. Vann, Administrator.
Sale of property total $4,115.35. Silas M. Glover signed as JP. Among the
buyers: Edward H. Vann bought "old irons for $.25 and cutting bot for 1.56
1/4." Silas M. Glover bought "1 pare of plow gares (gears)
$2.00." Jesse Vann bought "5 brls corn, 11.12˝".
According to
the list of heirs on the following page, Wiley Glover and Sarah Glover had died
before 14 July 1851.
#1847. Wiley
Glover
Final
settlement was dated 24 March 1858.
The first entry
was dated 14 Oct. 1854 and stated that $45.50 plus $9.00 interest was received
from "Thomas M. Mosely, Admr. of James Thomas, deceased."
Heirs listed
are: William Glover, Calvin Glover, Benjamin Glover, Richard Glover, James
Glover, Andrew Glover, Saline Andrews, wife of Robert Andrews [she m. (1)
Everett Nichols 10-1-1835, and (2) Robert E. Andrews, 7-30-1843], Mary Sewell,
wife of William Sewell [m. 5 Dec. 1850].
#1848. Sarah
Glover Estate.
G. W. Carmichael,
Administrator
Final
Settlement made 13 Oct. 1854.
Heirs listed
were the same as those heirs of Wiley Glover.
On this same
date, 14 July 1851, List of the Heirs of Benjamin K. Glover dec’d, was filed.
Bershabe Moore,
Widow - interest in her pro. only (nothing)
1 William
Glover
2 Salina Andrews, husband - Robert Andrews
3 (x) Calvin Glover
4 (x) Benjamin Glover
5 (x) Mary Sewell - (Paid) husband William Sewell
6 (x) Richard Glover (Paid)
7 (x) James Glover
8 (x) Andrew Glover - will be 21 years Feb. 1853
9 Wiley Glover minor –dec’d.
10 Sarah
Glover minor-dec’d.
Edward H. Vann,
Administrator of the Estate appeared before John W. Otey, Judge of the Probate
and made oath that the foregoing contains a correct list of the heirs at law of
said decedent. 14 July 1851.
Pencilled note
among loose papers: Richard of age Aug. 4, 1851. Mary Sewell, now wife of
William R. Sewell. Andrew 21 years old about 1 Feb. 1853, 21 years old in Oct.
1852. William lives in Louisiana or Texas.
4 Oct. 1851.
Mr. Edward H. Vann Adm. of Benj. K. Glover dec’d:
Having sold to
George W Davis my interest in my fathers Estate, also my interest of what shall
be found due to Wiley Glover, Sarah Glover, my brother & sister who are
dead. You Will please to pay Mr. George W Davis, all that may be coming to me
in said Estate, and his receipt shall be good against me for said amount.
October 4th 1851.
Attest. Calvin
(X) Glover
29 Oct. 1851.
Tested(?) D. S. Buford _____ John W. Oaty, Sir please pay George W Davis what
is coming to Calvin Glover after there is a Settlement made. If there are in
thing coming and oblige yours ___ . October the 29 day 1851
Test /s/ E.H. Vann
Lazarus H.L. Vann
17 Nov. 1851:
Letter from Edward H. Vann, Admr. to J.W. Otey stating that the heirs wish the
land to be sold at the house of William Moore. William Glover resides in Texas.
Names living heirs and lists Sarah and Wylie Glover as deceased.
There is
pencilled note: "Mr. Otey, I sutfie at Amous Glover is 21 year old in
October and this is the 17 of November in 1852.
Mis Bashis (X More)
Testy by William
B. Sewell
There are
receipts in the file showing the following children received part of their
distributive share of Benjamin K. Glover's estate:
1. George W.
(X) Davis, $10. 10-13-1851
2. James
Glover, $65.95, 7-14-1851
3. Mary Sewell,
$32. 6-6-1851
4. Richard
Glover, $65.96 (in full) 7-14-1851
5. Bersheba
Moore (widow): "I Bersheba Moore, formerly Bersheba Glover, wife of
Benjamin K. Glover, deceased, do certify that Richard Glover (son of said
Benjamin K. Glover & myself) was twenty one years of age on the fourth day
of August, 1851 . Andrew Glover will be of age about 1st Feb. 1853."
6. Calvin
Glover, $65.95, Nov. 10, 1851. Note: Calvin transferred his share of the estate
of George W. Davis and said Davis received the money.
7. Andrew
Glover, $65.95 on July 14, 1851.
8. Calvin (X)
Glover. "Sir, please to pay Dickson Cobb $25. if there is that much due me
when the Estate of my father is settled and oblige me." This note was to
Edward H. Vann, dated Dec. 22, 1842.
9. Calvin (X)
Glover $4.50, 1-1-1842.
10. Benjamin K.
(X) Glover - $65.95, in full, July 14, 1851.
Evidently, each heir was to receive
$65.95 as an equal share of the estate. Debts against the estate are not listed
here.
Deed Book Z, p. 118-119, contains copies
of the two deeds to James Glover and Isaac S. Ellett from Edward H. Vann,
Administrator of Estate of Benjamin K. Glover, dated 11 February 1853. These
deeds, written in a very fine script, are difficult read but contain the same
information given heretofore. These documents were approved by John W. Otey,
Judge of the Probate Court, and were duly recorded the same day, 11 Feb. 1853.
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There is no probate record in Madison
County, AL, for Bersheba Glover Moore, and it is not known where or when she
died. Benjamin K. Glover is probably buried in the old section of the
Vann-Green Valley Cemetery on the old Big Cove Road.