Ivey Leroy "Bunn" Yelverton1,2

M, b. 1 September 1870, d. 17 October 1923
     Ivey Leroy "Bunn" Yelverton was born on 1 September 1870 at Eureka, Wayne County, North Carolina.1,3 He married Minnie Katura Gurley, daughter of Calvin Luther Gurley and Ellen Jerusha Price, on 13 September 1891 at North Carolina.1 Ivey Leroy "Bunn" Yelverton died on 17 October 1923 at Fremont, Wayne County, North Carolina, at age 53.4 He was buried after 17 October 1923 at Elmwood Cemetery, Fremont, Wayne County, North Carolina.4

Family

Minnie Katura Gurley b. 4 Nov 1873, d. 23 Jun 1933
Children

Citations

  1. [S478] Mary E. Spiron, Early Marriage Records of Wayne and Johnston County, p.93 Minnie K. Gurley m. I.L. Yelverton September 13, 1891.
  2. [S524] Unknown author, "Donald Horton Gurley Notes," e-mail to Ted Gurley, Various 2002-, July 14, 2007 Coorspondence with Don Horton Gurley. Lists name as Ivey Leroy "Bunn" Yelverton.
  3. [S524] Unknown author, "Donald Horton Gurley Notes," e-mail to Ted Gurley, Various 2002-, July 14, 2007 Coorspondence with Don Horton Gurley. Notes birth info for Ivey Leroy Yelverton.
  4. [S524] Unknown author, "Donald Horton Gurley Notes," e-mail to Ted Gurley, Various 2002-, July 14, 2007 Coorspondence with Don Horton Gurley. Notes death information.
  5. [S524] Unknown author, "Donald Horton Gurley Notes," e-mail to Ted Gurley, Various 2002-, July 14, 2007 Coorspondence with Don Horton Gurley.

A.J. Gurley1

M, b. 1861
FatherRaiford Gurley2 b. c 1822, d. b 1906
MotherCherry Howell2 b. c 1829, d. 1906
     A.J. Gurley was also known as A.J. Gurley.2 He was born in 1861.3,4 He was recorded as voting listed as 41 years old on voting records on 21 October 1902 at Fork Township, Wayne County, North Carolina.3 He married an unknown person on 23 December 1906 at Wayne County, North Carolina.4

Citations

  1. [S478] Mary E. Spiron, Early Marriage Records of Wayne and Johnston County, p.148 A.J. Gurley m. Lizzie Laney Dec. 23, 1906.
  2. [S363] Unknown compiler, Secretary of State 1902 Voter Registration Records for Wayne County, North Carolina, List of Fork Township registrants. A.J.'s father listed as Raiford.
  3. [S363] Unknown compiler, Secretary of State 1902 Voter Registration Records for Wayne County, North Carolina, List of Fork Township registrants. A.J.'s father listed as Raiford. A.J. listed as 41 years old.
  4. [S534] Marriages of Wayne County, NC, online http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/nc/wayne/marriage/…, Wayne County, NC - Marriages - A. J. Gurley to Lizzie Laney, 1906

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA WAYNE COUNTY

    Office Register Deeds Dec 22 1906

    A. J. Gurley having applied to me for a LICENSE for the marriage of
    himself of Wayne County age 46 years, color white, the son of Raiford
    Gurley and Cherry Gurley the father now dead the mother living resident
    of Wayne County and Lizzie Laney of Wayne County age 19 years, color
    white daughter of Arch Laney and ??? Laney the father and the mother
    dead resident of .

    *and the written consent of the of the said to
    the proposed marriage having been filed with me.

    And there being no legal impediment to such marriage known to me, you
    are hereby authorized, at any time within one year from the date hereof,
    to celebrate the proposed marriage at any place within said County.

    You are required, within two months after you shall have celebrated such
    marriage, to return this license to me at my office with your signature
    subscribed to the certificate under this license, and with the blanks
    therein filled according to the facts, under penalty of forfeiting two
    hundred dollars to the use of any person who shall sue for the same.


    STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

    WAYNE COUNTY

    I, W. H. Neal J.P. a united in matrimony A. J. Gurley and Lizzie
    Laney the parties licensed above, on the 23 day of Dec 1906, at My House
    in Fork Township, in said county, according to law.

    WITNESSES PRESENT AT MARRIAGE:

    Jno. H. Neal of Wayne Co.

    Laura Neal of

    C. S. Neal of

    __________________________________________________________________

    Copyright. All rights reserved.
    http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm

    This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by
    Eric Collins. <e-mail address>

Lewis Gurley1,2

M, b. 1 April 1801, d. 11 February 1860
     Lewis Gurley was born on 1 April 1801 at North Carolina.1,3,2 He married Edeu Gurley circa 1821.4,5 As of 1840, Lewis Gurley was also known as Lewis Gurley.6 He In the Rusk 1850 census, the entire household appears to have been counted twice however ages and a couple of names are different. Household 268 John Gurley household: John 28, born in TN; Louis 49 born in NC; Edu 49 born in NC; Willis 23 TN; Jacob 20 TN; Jesse 17 TN, Daniel 15 TN; James 13 TN; Louis 10 TN; Stancel 8 TN, Mary 8 TN; Caroline Callahan 5 born in Missouri. on 8 October 1850.7 He witnessed the death of John Gurley before 31 December 1855; based on a document filed with the Court on dec 31, 1855.8,9 Lewis Gurley died on 11 February 1860 at Morris County, Texas, at age 58.2 He was buried after 11 February 1860 at Spring Hill Cemetery, Naples, Morris County, TexasG.10,11

Family

Edeu Gurley b. 1799
Children

Citations

  1. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 419 Louis Gurley household. Louis Gurley was born in 1899, he was a farmer, born in North Carolina.
  2. [S742] Lewis Gurley 1801-1860 Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91917896/lewis-gurley, Lewis Gurley b. April 15, 1801, d. 11 Feb 1860.
  3. [S524] Unknown author, "Donald Horton Gurley Notes," e-mail to Ted Gurley, Various 2002-, Note from Booby Gurley to Don Gurley forwarded tom Ted Gurley July 18, 2002...
    Lists birth for Lewis Gurley as 1801.
  4. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 419 Louis Gurley household. Louis Gurley was born in 1799, he was a farmer, born in North Carolina. Edeu Gurley was born in 1799 in North Carolina.
  5. [S742] Lewis Gurley 1801-1860 Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91917896/lewis-gurley, Lewis Gurley b. April 15, 1801, d. 11 Feb 1860. Maried to Emily in 1821.
  6. [S510] Census, unknown repository address, p.364 Lewis Gurley household included 2 boys under 4, 2 boys 5-9 years old, 2 boys 10-14 years old, 1 boy 15-19 years old and 1 man 40-49 years old. Also in the home one girl 15-19 and one woman 40-49.
  7. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 268 John Gurley household: John 28, born in TN, Louis 49, NC, Edu 49, NC; Willis 23 TN; Jacob 20 TN; Jesse 17 TN, Daniel 15 TN; James 13 TN; Louis 10 TN; Stancel 8 TN, Mary 8 TN; Caroline Callahan 5 born in Missouri.
  8. [S524] Unknown author, "Donald Horton Gurley Notes," e-mail to Ted Gurley, Various 2002-, Note from Booby Gurley to Don Gurley forwarded tom Ted Gurley July 18, 2002...
    John (Gurley) died in 1856.
  9. [S628] Ingram Family History reference Henderson County Probate Records, online http://www.clingram.com/famhis/getperson.php, The State of Texas Henderson County Know all men by these presents that I Lewis Gurley as principalandGeorge Martin; F. S. Bethell as sureties are held firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of saidCountyof Henderson in the sum of Six hundred Dollars the payment of which will & truly to be madetothe said Chief Justice we bind ourselves our heirs, Executors, and administrators jointly,firmly,and severally by these presents. The condition of the obligation is such that whearas the above bound Lewis Gurley has been appointed Administrator upon the estate of John Gurley Dec'd bytheChief Justice of said County of Henderson now the condition of the above obligation is if the said Lewis Gurley shall well & truly perfrom all the duties required of him undersaid appointment this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of full force & effect. Signed with our hands & sealed with our seals. Scrawls being Seals this 31st December A.D. 1855 Lewis Gurley (His Mark) George Martin F. S. Bethell

    Estate of John Gurley Dec'd this 26th February 1856 Lewis Gurley, Admr of John Gurley; Dec'd Lewis Gurley of the burial purposes of John Gurley Dec'd. Account of John Collins: 1855 December 14th 16 yards find lcd dom at 22 $3.52 5 3/4 yards black velvet $3.60 1 pr mans hose 2/ 1 pr gloves 2/ .50 2 fine spools 2/ screws 17 tacks 15 .57 Needles 13 .13 $8.32

    The State of Texas Henderson County In Probate Court March Term A. D. 1856 To the Hon. E. J. Thomson; Chief Justice for Henderson County holding court pertaining to the interests of minors Estates & C. Your Petitioner Lewis Gurly andEdey Gurly his wife who reside in said State & County complaining of Andrew J. Sturdevant who resides in said County and State would show unto your Honor that the said Defendant now represents himself as the Guardian legally appointed by your Honor of the Estate & person of Emily & Sarah Gurly; minor children of John Dec'd. Petitioners represent believe the propernoticerequired by law was not given of the application for said appointment as Guardianaforesaid.Petitioner represent that they did not know that there was any necessity for having a Guardian oftheestate & person of said minor until an end of the administration now pending in yourHonorsCourt. Petitioner represent that they are the nearest of kin to said minors that they are the Father& Mother of John Gurly Dec'd & that by virtue of their relation Existing between them and their deceased son & his orphan children as here in before mentioned they are legally entitled to Letters of Guardianship over the persons Education & property of said minors herefore your petitioners pray that said Defendant Andrew J. Sturdevant may be cited to be & appear at the next Term ofyourHonors Court to show cause why he shall not be discontinued as Guardian of the said childrenas aforesaid & Petitioners prays that your Honor will hear proof & appoint them Guardian oftheperson Education & Estate of said minors Sarah & Emily Gurly as they will ever pray and is indutybound. Lewis Gurly & Edy Gurly; Petitioners.
  10. [S524] Unknown author, "Donald Horton Gurley Notes," e-mail to Ted Gurley, Various 2002-, Note from Booby Gurley to Don Gurley forwarded tom Ted Gurley July 18, 2002...
    Lewis Gurley and one of his sons, L.D. Gurley 1838-1903 are burried in the Sping Hill Cemetery near Naples, TX.
  11. [S742] Lewis Gurley 1801-1860 Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91917896/lewis-gurley, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 28 July 2020), memorial page for Lewis Gurley (15 Apr 1801–11 Feb 1860), Find a Grave Memorial no. 91917896, citing Spring Hill Cemetery, Naples, Morris County, Texas, USA ; Maintained by Tricia the Spirit Chaser (contributor 46544506) .
  12. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 419 Louis Gurley household. Louis Gurley was born in 1799, he was a farmer, born in North Carolina. Edeu Gurley was born in 1799 in North Carolina. John was 24 years old, he was born in Tennessee and was a farmer.
  13. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 419 Louis Gurley household. Louis Gurley was born in 1799, he was a farmer, born in North Carolina. Edeu Gurley was born in 1799 in North Carolina. John was 24 years old, he was born in Tennessee and was a farmer. Willis was 22 years old, he was born in Tennessee, and was a farmer.
  14. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 419 Louis Gurley household. Louis Gurley was born in 1799, he was a farmer, born in North Carolina. Edeu Gurley was born in 1799 in North Carolina. John was 24 years old, he was born in Tennessee and was a farmer. Willis was 22 years old, he was born in Tennessee, and was a farmer. Jacob Gurley was 20 years old, born in Tennessee, and was a farmer.
  15. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 419 Louis Gurley household. Louis Gurley was born in 1799, he was a farmer, born in North Carolina. Edeu Gurley was born in 1799 in North Carolina. John was 24 years old, he was born in Tennessee and was a farmer. Willis was 22 years old, he was born in Tennessee, and was a farmer. Jacob Gur ley was 20 years old, born in Tennessee, and was a farmer. Jesse Gurley was 18, he was born in Tennessee and was also a farmer.
  16. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 419 Louis Gurley household. Louis Gurley was born in 1799, he was a farmer, born in North Carolina. Edeu Gurley was born in 1799 in North Carolina. John was 24 years old, he was born in Tennessee and was a farmer. Willis was 22 years old, he was born in Tennessee, and was a farmer. Jacob Gur ley was 20 years old, born in Tennessee, and was a farmer. Jesse Gurley was 18, he was born in Tennessee and was also a farmer. Daniel was 16 years old, born in Tessessee, he was a farmer.
  17. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 419 Louis Gurley household. Louis Gurley was born in 1799, he was a farmer, born in North Carolina. Edeu Gurley was born in 1799 in North Carolina. John was 24 years old, he was born in Tennessee and was a farmer. Willis was 22 years old, he was born in Tennessee, and was a farmer. Jacob Gur ley was 20 years old, born in Tennessee, and was a farmer. Jesse Gurley was 18, he was born in Tennessee and was also a farmer. Daniel was 16 years old, born in Tennessee, he was a farmer. James was 14 years old, born in Tennessee.
  18. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 419 Louis Gurley household. Louis Gurley was born in 1799, he was a farmer, born in North Carolina. Edeu Gurley was born in 1799 in North Carolina. John was 24 years old, he was born in Tennessee and was a farmer. Willis was 22 years old, he was born in Tennessee, and was a farmer. Jacob Gurley was 20 years old, born in Tennessee, and was a farmer. Jesse Gurley was 18, he was born in Tennessee and was also a farmer. Daniel was 16 years old, born in Tennessee, he was a farmer. James was 14 years old, born in Tennessee. William S. was a 10 year old boy, he was born in Tennessee. Mary was a 10 year old girl born in Tennessee. Caroline was a 5 year old girl who was born in Missouri.

Edeu Gurley1

F, b. 1799
     Edeu Gurley was born in 1799 at North Carolina.2 As of 1799, Edeu Gurley was also known as Emily, Edith, Eden or Edy.3,4 She married Lewis Gurley circa 1821.2,4 Edeu Gurley witnessed the death of John Gurley before 31 December 1855; based on a document filed with the Court on dec 31, 1855.5,6

Family

Lewis Gurley b. 1 Apr 1801, d. 11 Feb 1860
Children

Citations

  1. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 419 Louis Gurley household. Louis Gurley was born in 1799, he was a farmer, born in North Carolina. Edeu Gurley was born in 1799 in North Carolina.
  2. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 419 Louis Gurley household. Louis Gurley was born in 1799, he was a farmer, born in North Carolina. Edeu Gurley was born in 1799 in North Carolina.
  3. [S524] Unknown author, "Donald Horton Gurley Notes," e-mail to Ted Gurley, Various 2002-, Note from Booby Gurley to Don Gurley forwarded tom Ted Gurley July 18, 2002...
    States Edith Gurley also called Eden or Edy.
  4. [S742] Lewis Gurley 1801-1860 Find A Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/91917896/lewis-gurley, Lewis Gurley b. April 15, 1801, d. 11 Feb 1860. Maried to Emily in 1821.
  5. [S524] Unknown author, "Donald Horton Gurley Notes," e-mail to Ted Gurley, Various 2002-, Note from Booby Gurley to Don Gurley forwarded tom Ted Gurley July 18, 2002...
    John (Gurley) died in 1856.
  6. [S628] Ingram Family History reference Henderson County Probate Records, online http://www.clingram.com/famhis/getperson.php, The State of Texas Henderson County Know all men by these presents that I Lewis Gurley as principalandGeorge Martin; F. S. Bethell as sureties are held firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of saidCountyof Henderson in the sum of Six hundred Dollars the payment of which will & truly to be madetothe said Chief Justice we bind ourselves our heirs, Executors, and administrators jointly,firmly,and severally by these presents. The condition of the obligation is such that whearas the above bound Lewis Gurley has been appointed Administrator upon the estate of John Gurley Dec'd bytheChief Justice of said County of Henderson now the condition of the above obligation is if the said Lewis Gurley shall well & truly perfrom all the duties required of him undersaid appointment this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of full force & effect. Signed with our hands & sealed with our seals. Scrawls being Seals this 31st December A.D. 1855 Lewis Gurley (His Mark) George Martin F. S. Bethell

    Estate of John Gurley Dec'd this 26th February 1856 Lewis Gurley, Admr of John Gurley; Dec'd Lewis Gurley of the burial purposes of John Gurley Dec'd. Account of John Collins: 1855 December 14th 16 yards find lcd dom at 22 $3.52 5 3/4 yards black velvet $3.60 1 pr mans hose 2/ 1 pr gloves 2/ .50 2 fine spools 2/ screws 17 tacks 15 .57 Needles 13 .13 $8.32

    The State of Texas Henderson County In Probate Court March Term A. D. 1856 To the Hon. E. J. Thomson; Chief Justice for Henderson County holding court pertaining to the interests of minors Estates & C. Your Petitioner Lewis Gurly andEdey Gurly his wife who reside in said State & County complaining of Andrew J. Sturdevant who resides in said County and State would show unto your Honor that the said Defendant now represents himself as the Guardian legally appointed by your Honor of the Estate & person of Emily & Sarah Gurly; minor children of John Dec'd. Petitioners represent believe the propernoticerequired by law was not given of the application for said appointment as Guardianaforesaid.Petitioner represent that they did not know that there was any necessity for having a Guardian oftheestate & person of said minor until an end of the administration now pending in yourHonorsCourt. Petitioner represent that they are the nearest of kin to said minors that they are the Father& Mother of John Gurly Dec'd & that by virtue of their relation Existing between them and their deceased son & his orphan children as here in before mentioned they are legally entitled to Letters of Guardianship over the persons Education & property of said minors herefore your petitioners pray that said Defendant Andrew J. Sturdevant may be cited to be & appear at the next Term ofyourHonors Court to show cause why he shall not be discontinued as Guardian of the said childrenas aforesaid & Petitioners prays that your Honor will hear proof & appoint them Guardian oftheperson Education & Estate of said minors Sarah & Emily Gurly as they will ever pray and is indutybound. Lewis Gurly & Edy Gurly; Petitioners.
  7. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 419 Louis Gurley household. Louis Gurley was born in 1799, he was a farmer, born in North Carolina. Edeu Gurley was born in 1799 in North Carolina. John was 24 years old, he was born in Tennessee and was a farmer.
  8. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 419 Louis Gurley household. Louis Gurley was born in 1799, he was a farmer, born in North Carolina. Edeu Gurley was born in 1799 in North Carolina. John was 24 years old, he was born in Tennessee and was a farmer. Willis was 22 years old, he was born in Tennessee, and was a farmer.
  9. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 419 Louis Gurley household. Louis Gurley was born in 1799, he was a farmer, born in North Carolina. Edeu Gurley was born in 1799 in North Carolina. John was 24 years old, he was born in Tennessee and was a farmer. Willis was 22 years old, he was born in Tennessee, and was a farmer. Jacob Gurley was 20 years old, born in Tennessee, and was a farmer.
  10. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 419 Louis Gurley household. Louis Gurley was born in 1799, he was a farmer, born in North Carolina. Edeu Gurley was born in 1799 in North Carolina. John was 24 years old, he was born in Tennessee and was a farmer. Willis was 22 years old, he was born in Tennessee, and was a farmer. Jacob Gur ley was 20 years old, born in Tennessee, and was a farmer. Jesse Gurley was 18, he was born in Tennessee and was also a farmer.
  11. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 419 Louis Gurley household. Louis Gurley was born in 1799, he was a farmer, born in North Carolina. Edeu Gurley was born in 1799 in North Carolina. John was 24 years old, he was born in Tennessee and was a farmer. Willis was 22 years old, he was born in Tennessee, and was a farmer. Jacob Gur ley was 20 years old, born in Tennessee, and was a farmer. Jesse Gurley was 18, he was born in Tennessee and was also a farmer. Daniel was 16 years old, born in Tessessee, he was a farmer.
  12. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 419 Louis Gurley household. Louis Gurley was born in 1799, he was a farmer, born in North Carolina. Edeu Gurley was born in 1799 in North Carolina. John was 24 years old, he was born in Tennessee and was a farmer. Willis was 22 years old, he was born in Tennessee, and was a farmer. Jacob Gur ley was 20 years old, born in Tennessee, and was a farmer. Jesse Gurley was 18, he was born in Tennessee and was also a farmer. Daniel was 16 years old, born in Tennessee, he was a farmer. James was 14 years old, born in Tennessee.
  13. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 268 John Gurley household: John 28, born in TN, Louis 49, NC, Edu 49, NC; Willis 23 TN; Jacob 20 TN; Jesse 17 TN, Daniel 15 TN; James 13 TN; Louis 10 TN; Stancel 8 TN, Mary 8 TN; Caroline Callahan 5 born in Missouri.
  14. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 419 Louis Gurley household. Louis Gurley was born in 1799, he was a farmer, born in North Carolina. Edeu Gurley was born in 1799 in North Carolina. John was 24 years old, he was born in Tennessee and was a farmer. Willis was 22 years old, he was born in Tennessee, and was a farmer. Jacob Gurley was 20 years old, born in Tennessee, and was a farmer. Jesse Gurley was 18, he was born in Tennessee and was also a farmer. Daniel was 16 years old, born in Tennessee, he was a farmer. James was 14 years old, born in Tennessee. William S. was a 10 year old boy, he was born in Tennessee. Mary was a 10 year old girl born in Tennessee. Caroline was a 5 year old girl who was born in Missouri.

John Gurley1

M, b. 1826, d. before 31 December 1855
FatherLewis Gurley1 b. 1 Apr 1801, d. 11 Feb 1860
MotherEdeu Gurley1 b. 1799
     John Gurley was born in 1826 at Tennessee.1 He married Jane Sturdevandt on 24 June 1853 at Athens, Henderson County, Texas.2 John Gurley died before 31 December 1855; based on a document filed with the Court on dec 31, 1855.3,4 He was buried in 1856 at Van Zandt County, Texas.5

Family

Jane Sturdevandt b. c 1826
Children

Citations

  1. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 419 Louis Gurley household. Louis Gurley was born in 1799, he was a farmer, born in North Carolina. Edeu Gurley was born in 1799 in North Carolina. John was 24 years old, he was born in Tennessee and was a farmer.
  2. [S524] Unknown author, "Donald Horton Gurley Notes," e-mail to Ted Gurley, Various 2002-, Note from Booby Gurley to Don Gurley forwarded tom Ted Gurley July 18, 2002...
    John Gurley married Jane Sturdevandt in Athens, Henderson County, TX jUNE 24, 1853.
  3. [S524] Unknown author, "Donald Horton Gurley Notes," e-mail to Ted Gurley, Various 2002-, Note from Booby Gurley to Don Gurley forwarded tom Ted Gurley July 18, 2002...
    John (Gurley) died in 1856.
  4. [S628] Ingram Family History reference Henderson County Probate Records, online http://www.clingram.com/famhis/getperson.php, The State of Texas Henderson County Know all men by these presents that I Lewis Gurley as principalandGeorge Martin; F. S. Bethell as sureties are held firmly bound unto the Chief Justice of saidCountyof Henderson in the sum of Six hundred Dollars the payment of which will & truly to be madetothe said Chief Justice we bind ourselves our heirs, Executors, and administrators jointly,firmly,and severally by these presents. The condition of the obligation is such that whearas the above bound Lewis Gurley has been appointed Administrator upon the estate of John Gurley Dec'd bytheChief Justice of said County of Henderson now the condition of the above obligation is if the said Lewis Gurley shall well & truly perfrom all the duties required of him undersaid appointment this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain of full force & effect. Signed with our hands & sealed with our seals. Scrawls being Seals this 31st December A.D. 1855 Lewis Gurley (His Mark) George Martin F. S. Bethell

    Estate of John Gurley Dec'd this 26th February 1856 Lewis Gurley, Admr of John Gurley; Dec'd Lewis Gurley of the burial purposes of John Gurley Dec'd. Account of John Collins: 1855 December 14th 16 yards find lcd dom at 22 $3.52 5 3/4 yards black velvet $3.60 1 pr mans hose 2/ 1 pr gloves 2/ .50 2 fine spools 2/ screws 17 tacks 15 .57 Needles 13 .13 $8.32

    The State of Texas Henderson County In Probate Court March Term A. D. 1856 To the Hon. E. J. Thomson; Chief Justice for Henderson County holding court pertaining to the interests of minors Estates & C. Your Petitioner Lewis Gurly andEdey Gurly his wife who reside in said State & County complaining of Andrew J. Sturdevant who resides in said County and State would show unto your Honor that the said Defendant now represents himself as the Guardian legally appointed by your Honor of the Estate & person of Emily & Sarah Gurly; minor children of John Dec'd. Petitioners represent believe the propernoticerequired by law was not given of the application for said appointment as Guardianaforesaid.Petitioner represent that they did not know that there was any necessity for having a Guardian oftheestate & person of said minor until an end of the administration now pending in yourHonorsCourt. Petitioner represent that they are the nearest of kin to said minors that they are the Father& Mother of John Gurly Dec'd & that by virtue of their relation Existing between them and their deceased son & his orphan children as here in before mentioned they are legally entitled to Letters of Guardianship over the persons Education & property of said minors herefore your petitioners pray that said Defendant Andrew J. Sturdevant may be cited to be & appear at the next Term ofyourHonors Court to show cause why he shall not be discontinued as Guardian of the said childrenas aforesaid & Petitioners prays that your Honor will hear proof & appoint them Guardian oftheperson Education & Estate of said minors Sarah & Emily Gurly as they will ever pray and is indutybound. Lewis Gurly & Edy Gurly; Petitioners.
  5. [S524] Unknown author, "Donald Horton Gurley Notes," e-mail to Ted Gurley, Various 2002-, Note from Booby Gurley to Don Gurley forwarded tom Ted Gurley July 18, 2002...
    John (Gurley) died in 1856, he was buried in Van Zandt County, Texas.
  6. [S524] Unknown author, "Donald Horton Gurley Notes," e-mail to Ted Gurley, Various 2002-, Note from Booby Gurley to Don Gurley forwarded tom Ted Gurley July 18, 2002...
    John Gurley married Jane Sturdevandt in Athens, Henderson County, TX June 24, 1853. They had two children, Sarah America born April 9, 1854.
  7. [S524] Unknown author, "Donald Horton Gurley Notes," e-mail to Ted Gurley, Various 2002-, Note from Booby Gurley to Don Gurley forwarded tom Ted Gurley July 18, 2002...
    John Gurley married Jane Sturdevandt in Athens, Henderson County, TX June 24, 1853. They had two children, Sarah America born April 9, 1854 and Emily E. born 1855.

Willis Gurley1

M, b. 1828
FatherLewis Gurley1 b. 1 Apr 1801, d. 11 Feb 1860
MotherEdeu Gurley1 b. 1799
     Willis Gurley was born in 1828 at Tennessee.1

Citations

  1. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 419 Louis Gurley household. Louis Gurley was born in 1799, he was a farmer, born in North Carolina. Edeu Gurley was born in 1799 in North Carolina. John was 24 years old, he was born in Tennessee and was a farmer. Willis was 22 years old, he was born in Tennessee, and was a farmer.

Jacob Gurley1

M, b. 1830
FatherLewis Gurley1 b. 1 Apr 1801, d. 11 Feb 1860
MotherEdeu Gurley1 b. 1799
     Jacob Gurley was born in 1830 at Tennessee.1 He married Lousia Parsons on 5 January 1854.2

Family

Lousia Parsons b. c 1830

Citations

  1. [S479] Unknown record type, unknown repository address, Household 419 Louis Gurley household. Louis Gurley was born in 1799, he was a farmer, born in North Carolina. Edeu Gurley was born in 1799 in North Carolina. John was 24 years old, he was born in Tennessee and was a farmer. Willis was 22 years old, he was born in Tennessee, and was a farmer. Jacob Gurley was 20 years old, born in Tennessee, and was a farmer.
  2. [S524] Unknown author, "Donald Horton Gurley Notes," e-mail to Ted Gurley, Various 2002-, Note from Booby Gurley to Don Gurley forwarded tom Ted Gurley July 18, 2002...
    Jacob Gurley married Lousia Parsons in Henderson County Texas January 5, 1854.