Now, in the previous post, I asked the question of how siblings could be executing a Deed years later, on a piece of property that was obviously inherited by them. This adds to the mystery. In this Disbursement accounting of Guardian John Bushong on behalf of the Heirs of Anne Bushong, it states that John paid the taxes on the property on behalf of her heirs. My question is why, if he were the father, of these two, would he be paying taxes on a piece of land that obviously he did not own, and they did by inheritance? This obviously has to be the piece that originally belonged to Jacob Bushong and they later sold. Just asking. ----------------- Hancock County Ohio Guardianship papers for Simon and Barbara Catherine Bushong The Heirs of Anne Bushong in account with John Bushong DISBURSEMENTS 16th May 1842 - $3.00 - To Monies paid for obtaining letters of Guardianship of said heirs as voucher (No. 1) 17th May 1842 - $3.62 1/2 - Expenses attending Court on the business of said Heirs. 11th December 1843 - $5.18 4/5 - Paid taxes on Real Estate belonging to said Heirs for Voucher No. 2 12th December 1844 - $2.32 - Paid taxes on said Real Estate per Voucher No. 3 21st April 1845 - $1.00 - Clerk Baldering fee for issuing letters of Guardianship as per Voucher (No. 4) 21st April 1845 - $2.10 - Simon Rodabaugh receipt for taxes as per Voucher No. 5 2/3 of $26. 95, the amount of all the produced raised on the land of said Heirs between the years 1842 and 1844 inclusive. $24.63 1/3 ------------- $61.86 1/2 36.95 - Deduct - Credits -------------- Balance Due said Guardian $24.91 1/2 JOHN BUSHONG, His X Mark ------------------------- TO BE CONTINUED: ------------------------- Researched by Mareetta Brewer and Transcribed and Submitted by Gloria Neiger Bushong