Metilda Atkins (abt. 1819 - 1891)

Born about 5 May 1819 in Tennessee, United States

Ancestors

Died 4 May 1891 at about age 71 in Fernbank, Lamar County, Alabama, USA

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Biography

Metilda was born 5 May 1819 in Tennessee, possibly Giles County. She is the daughter of Spencer Atkins and Milly Franks. I do not know if Metilda and Joel Atkins, were supposed to be twins or what. The birth dates are not correct on someone or perhaps both. Joel Atkins was born 5 June 1819 in Tennessee. Metilda married Jeptha Seay in about 1838, probably in Fayette County, Alabama. Metilda passed away 4 May 1891. She is buried at Ebenezer Methodist Church Cemetery, Fernbank, Lamar County, Alabama. ^[1]

Thomas J. Atkins Estate transcribed by Ed Crump, Jr.

Certified copy of the application as Administrator for the Estate of Thomas J. Atkins, filed by William B. Atkins on November 8, 1859, and so ordered on November 22, 1859, and established as Probate No. 15 in the records of Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. Transcribed on April 10, 1998, by Ed Crump, Jr.

"To the Honorable the Judge of the 17th Judicial District of the State of Louisiana holding sessions in and for the Parish of Claiborne. The petitioner William B. Atkins a resident of the parish of Claiborne State of Louisiana with respect represents unto your Honor that Thomas J. Atkins late of your said parish and state has departed this life leaving considerable property, consisting of land, personal property - rights - and audits - etc. unadministered. This petitioner avers, that it is for the interest of all parties concerned that there should be an administrator appointed for the succession of said Thomas J. Atkins deceased. This petitioner further avers that his wife is the sister of said deceased and his nearest relative in this parish. The premises considered the petitioner prays that after due and legal notice according to law that he beappointed administrator of the succession and estate of said Thomas J. Atkins deceased. The petitioner further prays that a true and correct inventory and appraisement of all property - both real andpersonal rights and audits belonging to said succession be made according to law. The petitioner further prays for all sucessory orders and notices in the premises and for general relief, etc."

"State of Louisiana, Parish of Claiborne: It is ordered that notice of the filing of this application given by public action according to laws - & that Micajah Martin Esq. be appointed Counsel for the absent heirs of Thomas J. Atkins Decd. - Done and Signed this Nov 8th, 1859 (s) D Henry Dyen, Clk, D. C." "State of Louisiana, Parish of Claiborne: Whereas due notice has been given by public action according to law, of the filing of this application & no opposition having been made it is ordered that W. B. Atkins be appointed administrator of said Estate provided he gives bond & Security in the Sum of Four Thousand four hundred and fifty Dollars - Conditioned according to Law and qualifies as the Law requires. Done and Signed this 22nd Nov. 1859 (s) D Henry Dyer Clk. D. C."

Cover of Folio: "Succession of Thomas J. Atkins; Application for Administration: I certify the within has been duly recorded in Probate Records (C) Page - Given unto my hand and seal this 16th Feb 1860 B R Coleman Filed November 8, 1859; Dy Clk, Edward L. Dyer, Dy Clk D C"

It is well documented that William B. Atkins' wife was Martha Anne Atkins. These Succession records of Thomas J. Atkins prove that Martha Anne Atkins was his sister, and therefore, a daughter of Spencer and Milly Atkins! The Succession records name his other heirs, and certified copies of some of those documents have been made. One was a Power of Attorney authorizing Jeptha Seay, husband of Metilda Atkins to receive the funds in the estate of Thomas J. Atkins on behalf of the family members in Fayette County, Alabama. Signers of the Power of Attorney were Spencer Atkins, Milly Atkins, Sarah [Atkins] Franks, Samuel Franks, Matilda Seay, Joel Atkins, Martin Atkins, Mary A B Stratton, H. H. Stratton, W. C. Atkins, and Alexander Atkins. The fact that his parents and siblings were his lawful heirs indicates that he was not married, and did not have any children. ^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ Family Records of Mary Atkins, Sunday, March 22, 2015.
2. ↑ Family Records of Mary Atkins.

Sources obtained by Mary Atkins:

• 1850 US Census
• 1870 US Census
• Source: Book by: W. A. Dees "Spencer Atkins And Milley - by: DEES" Location: Mary Wallace Cobb Memorial Library; Vernon, Lamar County, Alabama, USA.
• Records of Edward L. Crump, Jr.
• Thomas J. Atkins Estate "Probate Records (C) Page Probate No. 15 in the records of Claiborne Parish, Louisiana."
• Genealogy.com
• E-Mail Records

*Metilda Atkins Seay in findagrave.com.