In 1858, at the time of her marriage to Edward J. Ward, Eliza possessed in her own right promissory notes worth $1,800; after her marriage, her husband collected the debts, and bought five hundred acres of land. In 1862, Edward died, possessed of a large estate in land and slaves, which was worth twenty-thousand dollars and amply sufficient to discharge all his debts as well as provide the widow with an "ample legacy." In 1865, however, following emancipation of the slaves at the end of the war, Edward J. Ward's estate became insolvent unless his lands could be used to pay his debts. Owing "to the supposed & probable insolvency of said testators Estate, the Complication of the same in the probate Court of Said County, and her individual interest conflicting with those of the creditors," Eliza resigned as administratrix of her husband's estate. She asks for "an equitable portion of said lands."
Result: Granted.
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Repository: Henry County Courthouse, Abbeville, Alabama
