Frederick Co, MD - Equity Court Abstracts - JS-10 421-449 - GARROTT, JAMISON - Jan 1818 Edward GARROTT vs Joseph GARROTT Estate Joseph GARROTT d/ 30 Jun 1816 intestate, leaving widow - Anne and 3 children, - William GARROTT, a minor - Francis GARROTT, a minor - Maria GARROTT, a minor Administrator and guardian was Anne GARROTT. Land - 300-400 acres Trustee was Edward GARROTT; on 7 Dec 1818, sale made for 171 acres at $3,799 (purchaser's name not given); sold to Baker JAMISON at $30.25/acre for 100 acres; and to Erasmus GARROTT at $10.91/ acre for 71 acres. The widow received 2/13, before creditors, in lieu of her dower. In Jul 1826, James TORRANCE and Joshua PALMER petitioned the court because their debts have still not been paid; they request the balance of the estate be sold. On 4 Sep 1826, sale made to William GARROTT at $1,057.92 for 192 acres, subject to widow's dower rights. In Jan 1827, Patrick McGILL petitioned the court, stating the sale amount was below market value and if he had been there, he would have paid $.70 per acre more and asks the bidding be reopened. In Feb 1827, Torrance and Palmer petitioned the court charging the trustee with neglect because the resale had not yet been done; sale made on 14 May 1827 to William GARROTT at $2,054.40; widow to recieve 1/8 share; proceeds still short, paid $.93 on the dollar. In Aug 1827, Peter MILLER Jr. petitioned the court for his debt in the name of Thomas BOTELER; audit resubmitted paying creditors $.85 on the dollar; finalized 17 Jul 1828. ======================================== - Dorinda Shepley - Dorinda@MidMdRoots.com www.MidMdRoots.com