I Henry Miller of Russell County and of the State of Virginia, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare this to be my last will, and testament and I hear by revoke all former will made by me.
First: All my just debts, and funeral expenses shall be paid so that I shall heave a decent Christian burial.
Second: That I give and bequeath unto my wife Mahala J. Miller all household and kitchen furniture, two head of horses, two mike cows, and crops of grain, hay & c. Sufficient to run her till new crops come in, and the full use and control of all my land so long as she remains my widow, and if she continues her widowhood till my youngest child gets to be of the age of sixteen years old, then she is to have her maintenance off of the farm so long as she lives.
Third: I will and bequeath to the heirs of my son Henry Miller one dollar.
Fourth: To Mary Miller's heirs, one dollar.
Fifth: To James Miller, John D. Miller, M.V. Miller, to Millie Griffith, to Shade Miller, to Thomas J. Miller, to Visa Honaker, to Susa Honaker, to Ruthie Peck, to Mahala J. Miller, to M.B Miller, and to Alice R. Miller. I give and I give and bequeath all moneys, goods and chattels, not above emurncrated and disposes of, and I desire that my wife Mahala Miller shall take charge of all effects hereby given to my in forth heirs till she thinks them capable of taking care of their effects. And further I will that when my youngest child shall arrive at the age of Eighteen years, that all my lands shall be equally divided between all my children except the heirs of my son Henry Miller, and the heirs of Mary Miller, and as aforesaid that my wife shall receive her maintenance so long as she lives off of each share equally. And further I desire that when my lands shall be divided that my son M.B Miller shall have his share so laid off as to include my mansion house and orchard. I further desire that the store and all property not willed to my wife, be sold and equally divided (as soon after my decease as convenient) between my heirs as above Set out, excepting the heirs of Henry Miller and Mary Miller because I have already given them all that I consider is their part of my estate. And I now comenend my body to the dust and my spirit to God who gave it. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal. This the 24 day of July 1912,
Henry Miller (Seal)
Signed, Sealed, and declared as and for his last will and testament by the above testator, in our presence, who have at his request and on his presence, and in the presence of each other. Signed our name hereunto, as witnesses.
J.T Stinson
Ira Hess
At the Circuit Court continued and held for Russell County, at the Court House thereof , on Wednesday, the 13th day of September 1916
Present: Hon. Wm E Burns Judge presiding.
The last will and testament of Henry Miller, Deceased, was this day produced in the Court and proven by the oath of J.D. Stenson, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto, or provided by law, it is therefore ordered that the said will be and its same is hereby, established, probated and ordered to be recorded as and for the true last will and testament of the said Henry Miller, deceased.
Teste:
O.B.Gilmer, Deputy,Clerk
(Source:Will Book 14, pg.440, Russell County Court House)
Appraise Bill of Stock of Henry Miller, Deceased
3 Heifer Calves @ $15 $45.00
3 yearling heifers @ $20 60.00
1 " Steer @ $25 25.00
1 bull calf @ $25 25.00
2 cows @ $35 70.00
1 bay mare @$25 25.00
1 gray mare @$65 65.00
$315.00
Corn at store about 30 bu. @.75c $22.50
To groceries for widow 9.14
About 25 bu of wheat @$1.00 25.00
One Buggy @$10.00 10.00
One Wagon @$15.00 15.00
$81.64
$315.00
Whole total of stock and ect. $396.64
Appraisers M.H. Settle
1916, Oct. 5th Examined and Approved.
R.S. Meade, Commissioner of Accounts
The foregoing appraise bill was recorded in the Clerks Office of the Circuit Court of Russell County, Virginia, February, 23rd, 1918.
Teste:
(signed) OB Gilmore Clerk
(Source Will Book #15 pg 26-27)
Sale of Personal Property of Henry Miller, deceased.
1 Bull calf Mahala J. Miller $31.50
3 Heifer Calves Ira Hess 60.50
2 Yearling Heifers Shade Miller 67.00
1 Yearling Heifer Robert Hess 31.50
1 Yearling Steer C.A. Fuller 26.50
1 large cow Silas Honaker 52.00
1 Gray mare Silas Honaker 78.00
1 Buggy Silas Honaker 7.00
1 little cow Millie White 35.00
1 Bay mare Ellis Peck 53.00
$442.00
1 Store Walter Honaker 792.17
$1234.17
Sale bill of Personal Property (as per statement above) of the estate of Henry Miller, deceased, this Sept. 23, 1916.
J.T. Stinson, Admr.
1916, Oct. 5th
Examined and approved,
R.S. Meade, Comr., of Accounts
The foregoing Sale bill was recorded in the Clerks office of the Circuit Court of Russell County, Virginia, February, 23rd 1918.
Teste:
(signed) OB Gilmore, Deputy Clerk.
(Source Will Book # 15 pg 27)
Appraise Bill of Receivable Notes and Accounts of Henry Miller, deceased
1 Note Nov. 23, 1912 $8.00
1 Note Sept 28, 1914 12.05
1 Note Feb 17, 1915 (cr 5.00) 49.38
1 Note Mar 12, 1915 8.00
1 Note May 10, 1908 7.28
1 Note Jan 16, 1916 10.64
1 Note Mar. 7, 1912 (cr 1.50 3.25
$99.43
On Store Books
Jas H. Ball Acct. .55
John A. Hess " 26.08
Marshall Honaker " 6.29
Thurman Hess " 11.09
Robert Hess " 4.57
John H. Hess " .10
George W. Hess " 21.65
Luther Harris " 2.70
Silas Honaker " 47.15
$220.82
Less Credits 6.50
$214.32
(Source Will Book# 15 pg 27-28)
Pg 2.
Joe Howard Acct 12.42
Tom Hess " 3.00
Quay Yates " 2.33
R. M. Stinson " 5.81
Ira Hess " 10.25
Robert Grifith " 12.68
Delotha Price " 1.43
Mary Shepard " 4.16
Isaac Griffith " .50
Otis Gilbert " .45
James M. Hess " 1.05
Big Henry Honaker Sr " 1.51
Barnette Yates " .59
J. H. Griffith " 7.18
Shade H. Miller " 20.84
Dale Helbert " 2.60
J.L. Shapard " 11.96
$98.76
Pg. 3
Ellis Peck Acct .42
James K. Miller " 12.59
Will Griffith " 7.18
Mary Monk " 2.03
Alex Ball " 2.25
Jay Stevens " 2.65
Earl Shepard " 6.55
Dr N.E. Hartsock " 1.25
Frank Ward " .25
Manda Honaker " .20
Otis Ashbrook " .96
Rachel Honaker " 4.00
Geo. Honaker " .10
W.J. Miller " 2.75
Denton Price " 3.12
Lum Price " .16
W.A. Shepard " 7.65
Charles Patrick " .90
$55.01
Pg. 4
Millie White Acct .50
John Owens " 3.78
Otis Wallace " 2.55
Jas Hess (of Frank) " 6.82
Polly & Hiram Yates " 3.91
Betty Hess " 5.47
Mrs John Wallace " .30
$23.33
Pg 1 --- 214.32
Pg 2 --- 98.76
Bal in Bank 164.66
$556.08
Stock of goods 792.17
$1348.25
Appraisers: J.H. Settle
J.L. Shepard
J.F. Yates
1916, Oct. 5thTeste: OB Gilmore, Deputy Clerk
(Source:Will Book #15 pg 28-29)
J.T. Stinson, Adm’r. Of Henry Miller, Dec’d.
Settlement of account of J.T. Stinson, Administrator of Henry Miller,
Deceased, made before H.L. Kidd, Com’r in Chancery of Russell Circuit Court,
Sept. 25, 1917.
Table A showing the assets that went into the hands of the said Administrator.
Money in Bank $164.66
Sale bill of stock made Oct 5, 1916 1234.17
Mahala Miller, groceries to, 52.14
Amount of second sale bill 54.00
Collected from Dave Taylor 3.00
Collected from Henry Honaker 25.83
Collected from Shade Miller 21.44
Ira Hess Int. On note 2.02
John A. Hess Collection 26.08
Isaac Hess Collection 12.00
J.T. Hess Collection 8.32
J.L Sheppard 11.96
Total Assets $1664.18
Accounts due store with interest 168.39
$1832.57
Table B showing Disbursements made by the said Administrator
9/14/16--E.R. Combs, Clerk $8.11
" "--Dickenson Duff & Handy 53.43
" "--Bluefield Hardware Co. 44.61
9/26/16--W.A. Scott 6.24
" "--E.W. King Co 88.93
" "--Watts Bros. Co 5.10
10/30/16-Huff Andrews & Thomas 24.23
11/17/16-Baltimore Bargain House 24.19
" "--Fields Watkins & Co 59.35
12/2/16---Dr McFarlene 27.25
12/11/16-Taxes, ______Russell Co 59.35
" "-Dr. Tarrlbee (?) 27.00
1/9/17----D.M. Ferry Co 5.88
1/26/17--James White 34.65
2/10/17--Castlewood Gro. Co 36.07
9/25/17--E.R. Combs, Clerk 1.96
" "--H.J. Tate, Treasurer 6.14
9/26/16--Gardner Milling Co 1.20
4/16/17--J.L. Sheppard Appraiser 4.00
9/25/16--Mahala Miller 52.14
9/1/16----H.A. Lochart For Casket 25.00
10/30/16-Charlie Peck 4.87
9/17/17---Dr. N.E. Hartsock 1.50
9/1/16----McFadden Tel Co 6.00
3/8/17----R.S.Meade Com’r Accts 7.95
9/26/16--Honaker Pharmacy 1.00
9/23/16--Arthur Monk Swearing Appraisers 1.00
9/23/16--J.F Yates 2.00
9/23/16--W.D. Griffith Crier 1.00
11/16/16-Ellis Peck 14.00
4/12/17--Paid Justice Costs in two detinue
Suit for Arthur Monk 2.00
9/25/17-Paid G.B. Johnson Atty. Fee
Due by Henry Miller 25.00
9/25/17-Paid G.B. Johnson,for service of
Atty for Admr 10.00
9/25/17-Paid H.L. Kidd, Com’r 5.00
9/25/17-J.T.Stinson Adm’r Com. Postage 84.00
$760.65
J.E. Duff Com’r 1.50
5% Com. To J.T. Stinson on $168.39 8.42
$770.57
Summary
Assets $1832.57
Disbursements 770.57
Balance 1062.00
Settled before me this the 25th day of September, 1917
H.L. Kidd, Com’r In Chancery
Approved, examined and confirmed this the 20th day of September, 1917.
J.E. Duff, Com’r of Accounts
At the Circuit Court continued and held for Russell County, at the Court
House thereof, on Saturday, the 9th day of March 1918.
The settlement of J.T.Stinson, Adminstrator, of Henry Miller, deceased,
having been made and filed in the Clerks Office of this Court more then
thirty days prior to this date, and no exceptions having made thereto, it
is ordered that this settlement be confirmed and recorded as provided by
law.
Teste:
(Signed) O.B. Gilmore, Deputy, Clerk
(Source: Will Book #15 pg 43-44)