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Tyrrell County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions
July Session 1785
Ordered that Joseph Crain have leave of administration on the estate of John Crain deceased and give bond in 200 pounds - John Hooker Esqr. security.
Also produced an inventory of the said John Crain deceased estate ordered to be filed on oath.
Also qualifyed as administrator of the said John Crain deceased.
Ordered that John Hooker Esqr. Stephen Hooker and Joseph Brown divide the estate of John Crain deceased between the representatives of the said deceased and make return to next court.
October Session 1786
A division of the estate of John Crane deceased returned into court by John Hooker Esqr. one of the dividers ordered to be filed.
October Session 1788
Ordered that William Basnett be appointed guardian to the orphans of John Crane to wit: Sarah, Enoch, Elizabeth and Thomas Crane and give bond in 50 pounds John Tweedy and Joseph Crane securities.
North Carolina Archives
Loose Estate Papers
Tyrrell County (C.R.096.508.15), Box 15
Crane, John, 1785
Divison October Term 1786 of the estate of John Crane deceased among his representatives, Elisabeth Basnight, Joseph Crane, Winneford Crane, Mary Edwards, Sarah Crane, Enoch Crane, Elisabeth Crane & Thomas Crane.
Transcriber's Notes:
Elisabeth Basnight is likely the widow of John Crane and married William Basnight who became guardian of her minor children. This
is a familiar pattern.
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