8 Jan 1886 - Commissioners Report on Widow's One Year Allowance.  Commissioners allotted to Virginia CRANK, widow of C.S. CRANK, her 1 years allowance for herself and 4 children.  Allotment amounted to $364.45 which was deficient $335.55.  /s/ Thos E. NEWBERN, Thos. OWENS, Alex OWENS, Commissioners

not dated - Judgment for Deficiency of Widow's Allowance.  The Court orders that the personal representative of C.S. CRANK, dec^d, pay the sum of $335.55 to his widow when the personal assets come into his hands.  /s/ E.W. ANSELL, Clerk Superior Court

NOTE: Cemetery records indicate that Caleb S. Crank was born July 1, 1851 and died Nov. 9, 1895.  His obituary appeared in The Economist-Falcon of Elizabeth City, NC on November 15, 1895 and stated the following: "This morning, November 10th, about 5 o'clock, our much respected friend and brother, C.S. CRANK, departed this life. He was twice married: first to Miss Marion Toler whom he leaves 3 daughters and 1 son. His second wife was Miss Virginia Stone with whom he leaves 3 sons."

[Source: Currituck County Record of Estates 1812-1926; Vol. Brumsey-Ferebee (Microfilm G.030.1862909)]

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