Hello, Here are 3 powers of attorney executed by THOMAS MEADOR of Sumner Co., TN, BENJAMIN BAILEY of Allen Co., KY, and THOMAS GILMORE of Sumner Co., TN, regarding the Estate of Joseph GILMORE, Deceased, of Albemarle Co., VA. His will was filed 2 Jun 1828 in Albemarle Co., VA. He was the father of THOMAS GILMORE and the father-in-law of both THOMAS MEADOR and BENJAMIN BAILEY. Sharon Clark Fort Worth, TX clarksha@swbell.net *** Power of Attorney - Albemarle Co., VA Deed Book 29, Pages 118-120 Know all men by these presents that I THOMAS MEADOR of the State of Tennessee and County of Sumner have made ordained, constituted and appointed, and by these presents do constitute and appoint JOHN GILMORE of the County of Albemarle and State of Virginia my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name, but to my use to ask, demand, sue for, recover and receive all moneys that may be coming to me from BENJAMIN CHILDRESS Executor of JOSEPH GILMORE deceased in the aforesaid County & and State, and upon payment of any monies or any part thereof, for me and in my name, to give acquittances and discharges for the same, and the monies so received by him the said JOHN GILMORE, to be paid over to me or my representative or to my order. And further to execute and perform all and every other lawful act and acts needful for recovering and receiving and obtaining all and any moneys that may be due me as one of the legatees in the estate of said JOSEPH GILMORE deceased as if I were personally present hereby ratifying and confirming whatever my said attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twenty fourth day of November one thousand eight hundred & twenty nine. THOMAS GILMORE {Seal} Albemarle County to wit Be it known that on the twenty fourth day of November one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight, THOMAS MEADOR whose name is subscribed to the within Power of Attorney, personally appeared before me and acknowledged the within power of Attorney, to be his act and deed. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the day and date above written. JOHN T. HOLMAN {Seal} At a Court held for Albemarle County the 3rd January 1831 This power of Attorney was produced into Court and being duly certified was ordered to be recorded. Teste ALEX GARRETT, C. C. *** Know all men by these presents that I BENJAMIN BAILEY of the state of Kentucky and County of Allen have made ordained, constituted and appointed, and by these presents do constitute and appoint WILLIAM GILMORE of the County of Albemarle and State of Virginia my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name, but for my own use to ask, demand, sue for, recover and receive all moneys that may be coming to me from BENJAMIN CHILDRESS Executor of JOSEPH GILMORE dec.d of Albemarle County and State of Virginia. And upon payment of our moneys or any part thereof, for me and in my name, to give acquittances and discharges for the same and the moneys so received by the said WILLIAM GILMORE, to be paid over to me or my representative or to my order. And further to execute and perform all and every other lawful act and acts needful for recovering and receiving all and any moneys that may be due me as one of the legatees in the estate of JOSEPH GILMORE dec.d as if I were personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming whatever my said attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this sixth day of February one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine. BENJAMIN BAILEY {Seal} Albemarle County to wit Be it known that on this day before me JOHN T. HOLMAN a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid, personally appeared BENJAMIN BAILEY above named and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to be his act and deed Given under my hand this sixth day of February One thousand eight hundred & twenty nine. JOHN T. HOLMAN At a Court held for Albemarle County the 3rd January 1831 This power of Attorney was produced into Court and being duly certified was ordered to be recorded. Teste ALEX GARRETT, C. C. *** Know all men by these presents that I THOMAS GILMORE of the state of Tennessee and County of Sumner have made ordained, constituted and appointed, and by these presents do constitute and appoint WILLIAM GILMORE of the County of Albemarle and State of Virginia my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name, but for my own use to ask, demand, sue for, recover and receive all moneys that may be coming to me from BENJAMIN CHILDRESS Executor of JOSEPH GILMORE dec.d of Albemarle County and State of Virginia. And upon payment of our monies or any part thereof, for me and in my name, to give acquittances and discharges for the same and the monies so received by the said WILLIAM GILMORE, to be paid over to me or my representative or to my order. And further to execute and perform all and every other lawful act and acts needful for recovering and receiving all and any monies that may be due me as one of the legatees in the estate of said JOSEPH GILMORE dec.d as if I were myself personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming whatever my said attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this twelfth day of February one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine. THOMAS GILMORE {Seal} Albemarle County to wit Be it known that on this day before me JOHN T. HOLMAN a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid on the twenty fifth of April One thousand eight hundred and twenty nine, personally appeared THOMAS GILMORE within named and acknowledged the within power of Attorney to be his act and deed. In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the day and year above mentioned. JOHN T. HOLMAN {Seal} At a Court held for Albemarle County the 3rd January 1831 This power of Attorney was produced into Court and being duly certified was ordered to be recorded. Teste ALEX GARRETT, C. C.