Dr. C. E. Reese and L. M. Reese are the oldest male heirs of T. L. Reese, deceased. The said decedent died possessed of a sizeable estate consisting of thirty-seven slaves, two hundred head of livestock, two thousand bushels of corn, five thousand pounds of fodder, twenty-five bales of cotton, and assorted farm utensils and household furniture. The estimated value of said estate exceeds $89,000. All ten heirs at law reside in Lowndes County, except two who are currently "in the Confederate service." The petitioners point out that they "are by law entitled to administer said estate," and they pray that "such steps may be taken" to secure their appointment.
Or you may view all people.
Repository: Lowndes County Courthouse, Hayneville, Alabama
