- He was shown as Albert B. Suttles the head of HH#125, age 49 and a waterman. Listed with him were the following Suttles: Mary, age 31; Elizabeth, age 11; Sarah, age 8; Albert, age 5; Mary, age 3 and Tabitha, age 1. The census was taken on 6 Aug 1850.
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- "Life Estate" of Mildred Allensworth - Summary and Partial Transcription
Posted 09 Aug 2012 by tobyville
King George County
Chancery Court Records Library of Virginia Case # 1860-003: Microfilm reel number 71, Image number 138 (beginning image)
Albert Suttle and Wife vs. Mildred Allensworth ETC.
1860-003 This court of Equity case has the second husband of Catharine Allensworth Bryan as well as Catharine, as Plaintiffs. Catharine is daughter of Henry and Mildred Allensworth.
Sept. 1859- Bill, Answer and Decree ordering Sale all done in the same month.
This case has to do with 82 acres belonging to Mildred Allensworth's "life estate" that she inherited from her mother Mary's "life estate". It does not appear that the 82 acres here was part of what Mildred might have received from the first case #1821-004 from her father's Will and mother's widow life estate because as you will soon see, the 82 acres was granted from Mary Rollins to daughter Mildred in a Deed of Trust in 1850. This is the year it appears that Henry died looking at Census records, 1850 U.S. Federal Census- Slave Schedules (in which the slave owner was listed as Mildred not Henry) and these Chancery records.
Partial transcription of Bill by Albert Suttle [mainly spelled as Suttle, but a few times spelled as Settles] and wife Catharine Allensworth Suttle:
"... Mary Rollins by deed dated the 6th day of May 1850/ a copy of which is herewith exhibited as part of/ [I did not receive a copy of this exhibit in my document packet from The Library of Virginia] conveyed to Daniel Coakley a tract or parcel of land in King George County containing 82 acres more or less, adjoining the lands of J.E. Jones, Richard Potts and others- in trust for the use of Mildred Allensworth for and during her life, and after her death to pass equally to her six children, to wit John, Butler [William Butler Allensworth], Susan, Jane, Margaret, and your complainant Catharine. [Note: It appears they called the youngest, Virginia, Jane.] Your complainants further represent that the said Mildred Allensworth is still living, but agrees to surrender at once, her life estate in said land to those entitled to it at her death, in order that it may be now divided or sold for division among them, according to their respective rights. Your complainants further state that the said Margaret Allensworth intermarried with one (blank) Jones, and has since died, leaving as her heirs at law, her three children, Charles, Mary Ann and William Jones.
Your complainants further represent to your honores (sic), that said lot of land is poor and of little value as an entire tract except to one who has lands adjoining. Partition can not be conveniently or judiciously be made of it, and the interests of those who are entitled to it will be promoted by a sale of the entire subject. To divide it, would be to give to each share or division 12 to 14 acres, with out buildings, wood or water; and one of the shares would be again subdivided into three parts. If sold as an entire lot, your complainants have reason to believe that it will bring full value..."
It goes on to state that Jane Allensworth, Charles, Mary Ann and William Jones are infants under the age of 21 and will need appointed a guardian to represent them in this matter. There is an Answer among my copies from Mildred Allensworth where she verifies she has agreed to surrender "life estate in the land mentioned within the Bill to those who would be entitled to it at her death." Again signed with an "X". Adult living children John, Butler (William Butler) and Susan gave their answer agreeing to a sale of the land and signed their names. Signatures are in different handwriting from each other and signed with middle initial, John H. Allensworth, William B. Allensworth and Susan F. Allensworth.
I did not receive the Sept. 1859 Decree of the Court ordering that the land be sold and division of the proceeds be done nor who was appointed as commissioner(s) to carry out the order and report back to the court for some reason. Perhaps it is missing, but more likely was overlooked to be included in my copy order. The commissioner report was not among my copies either.
I did receive the Final Decree of March Term 1860-
Robert Coakley was the single commissioner it seems. The 82 acre tract was sold to Richard Potts for $380 and proceeds to be divided evenly into six lots: Albert and Catharine Suttle $63.33 2/3. John, Butler and Susan Allensworth each receiving $63.33 2/3. Guardian of Jane [Virginia?] Allensworth on her behalf $63.33 1/3. Guardian of Charles, Mary Ann and William Jones on their behalf and jointly to receive $63.33 2/3.
Some observation notes from me: It appears that the Rollins family, Mildred's parents, were quite well off, perhaps even wealthy. The inheritance Mildred received from her parents most likely set up the Henry Allensworth family to also do well. I am sure Henry had accomplished much on his own and even perhaps from any inheritance he may of received from his own family. The boon from his in-laws must have been very welcome.
Compiled by Michelle Allensworth Pendleton aka tobyville
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- He was shown as Albert B. Suttles the head of HH#235, a 58 year old farmer with real estate valued at $1,500 and personal property valued at $1,000. Listed with him were the following Suttles: Catharine, age 33; Maria E., age 20; Sarah, age 18; Albert, age 15; Mary, age 13; Tabitha, age 11; and Robert, age 6/12.
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Abt 1801 - Yes, date unknown
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