Adair
At this time, very little is known of the ADAIR family. Sarah Caroline ADAIR, wife of Sherad W. WATSON, had four brothers, at least one of whom (George) served in the Civil War. Sarah's father resided in Lawrence County's Current River Township as early as 1831, according to the Tax Lists (Randolph County was created from Lawrence County in 1835).
Family of William ADAIR (b. 1810, d. 1 Feb 1848,
Randolph Co., AR) and _____
1. Watson M. ADAIR (b. ca. 1824, TN) m. 13 Feb 1845, Randolph Co., AR, Mary Elizabeth SWEAZEA (b. ca. 1828, AR)
Family of William ADAIR (b. 1810, d. 1 Feb 1848,
Randolph Co., AR) and Mahala WOMACK (b. 1810, TN, d.
18 Dec.),
daughter of John WOMACK (b. NC, d. 1 Feb 1848, Randolph Co.,
AR)
1. Thomas ADAIR (b. ca. 1833, AR)
2. Sarah Caroline ADAIR (b. 11 May 1837, AR) m. (1) 20 Dec 1857, Randolph Co.,
AR, Sherad W. WATSON (b. 1835, AR, d. 1862-64),
son of Peter WATSON, (2) Robert Newton VINSON (b. 3 Mar 1845, AR, d. 27 Dec
1904,
bur. Thompson Cem., Randolph Co., AR), son of Elijah VINCENT and Susan _____
3. George W. ADAIR (b. ca. 1843, AR)
4. John H. ADAIR (b. 5 Mar 1847) m. 19 Mar 1871, Randolph Co., AR, Lucy
WOOD
On 28 March 1862, Sarah's brother, George W. ADAIR, who was apparently away from home fighting in the war, wrote a letter to Sarah and her husband, Sherad, their daughter "Sealy Ann", and Sarah's brother, John, complaining of having "plenty to eat and nothing to do." He also mentioned that there were eighty northern cavalry in town, but neglected to mention the town's name.
Family of Watson M. ADAIR (above) and
Mary Elizabeth SWEAZEA:
1. Thomas W. ADAIR, b. ca. 1847 m. 17 Mar 1867, Randolph Co., AR, Mary
E. REVIL (b. ca. 1847)
2. Matilda J. ADAIR, b. 1849
Probate record of William Adair:
To All persons to whom these presents shall come Greeting:
Know Ye, that whereas William Adair of this county of
Randolph died intestate, as it is said, on or about the _____ day of _____ A.D.
1848, having, at the time of his death, personal property in this State, which
may be lost, destroyed, or diminished in value, if speedy care be not taken of
the same: To the end, therefore, that the said property may be collected,
preserved, and disposed of, according to law, we do herby appoint William
Jarrett of the county of Randolph administrator of all and singular the goods
and chattles, rights and credits, which were of the said William Adair at the
time of his death, with full power and authority to secure and dispose of the
said property, according to law, and collect all moneys due said deceased, and
in general to do and perform all other acts and things which are, or hereafter
maybe, required of him by law.
In testimoney whereof Thos. G. Mann, Clerk of the
Circuit Court, and ex officior Clerk of the Court of Probate, in and for the
county of Randolph aforesaid, have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the seal of
said court, at office this 16th day of February A.D. 1848.
Thos. G. Mann, Clerk
(Affidavit)
I, William Jarrett, do on my oath declare that the
value of the estate, of William Adair deceased, and upon whose estate I have
prayed letters of administration, is not to the best of belief and knowledge
worth more than three hundred dollars, that said William Adair died without
making a will, leaving the following heirs to wit, Mary Liby Adair, Watson,
Thomas, Sarah C., George W., and John H. Adair, all of whom reside in the county
of Randolph, in this state.
That i will make a perfect inventory of, and faithfully
administer, all and singular, the goods and chattle right, and credits of the
deceased and pay his debts as far as the assets in my hands shall extend and the
law direct, and that I will account for, and pay over according to law, all
assets which shall come to my hands or possession, so help me God!
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 16th day of Feb
1848, Thos. G. Mann, Clerk
William Jarrett
Wm Jarrett To Bond Wm Adair deceased
Know all men by the presents that we William Jarrett as Principal, and Lewis Hanover & W. R. Hunter as securities are held and firmly bound unto the State of Arkansas in the final Sum of Six Hundred dollars, lawful money of the United States to the payment of which will and truly to be made we bind ourselves on and each of our heirs jointly and severally, firmly by the presents.
Signed with our hand and sealed with our seals this 16th day of February 1848.
The condition of the above obligation is such that if the above _____ William Jarrett Administrator of all and singular the goods and chattles rights and credits of William Adair des'd Shall make or cause to be made a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods and chattles, rights and credits of the deceased, which have or may come to the hands possession or knowledge of him the said William Jarrett, or into the hands or possession of any other person for him, and the same so made shall return, and inhibit in the office of the Clerk of the Court of Probate for the County of Randolph, within sixty days from the date of the above obligation, and all and singular the goods and chattles, rights, and credits of the deceased, which shall Come to the hands, possession or knowledge of him the said William Jarrett, he shall will and truly administer according to law, and pay the debts of the deceased, as far as his assets will extend and the law direct; and, further, make, or cause to be made first and true accounts of his administration and make due and proper settlement then or from time to time according to law, or the lawful order, sentence or decree of any court having, competent jurisdiction, and shall _____ will and truly do and perform all other matters and things touching such administration that are or may be prescribed by law, or the lawful order or decree of any court having competent jurisdiction, then the above obligation to be said, and of no affect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Test.
William Jarrett (seal)
Lewis Hanover (seal)
W. R. Hunter (seal)
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Updated 28 Nov 2011.