Petition #21385860

Abstract

The petitioners ask for an account and partition of the property of their deceased sister. Susan Johnston Matthews, "a free woman of Indian descent," died intestate leaving her husband and siblings as her sole heirs. In 1841 Alexander Black "by deed duly executed and delivered" several tracts of land to Susan to be held in trust by William Miller. Upon the death of Susan, the land was to be sold and the trustee was to "divide the proceeds issueing from such sale between and among the heirs at Law." The petitioners are now "desirous of obtaining a division of the property." However, one William Miller has "permitted the said John B Matthews [Susan’s husband] to have hold occupy and enjoy the said premises" and refuses to comply with the petitioners' requests. They therefore pray for an accounting of Susan's land and a full disclosure of her estate. They also ask for a division of the proceeds accrued from the sale of any of her estate.

Result: Granted.

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Repository: South Carolina Department of Archives and History, Columbia, South Carolina

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