John Jones states that he has been appointed administrator of the estate of John Burk, as Burk's widow and next of kin have failed to take administration during the time allowed. When he died, Burk owned thirteen slaves, as well as other property. Jones claims that members of Burk's family "have possessed themselves of the afsd. negroes and other property and refuse to deliver them to your orator to be administered according to law." They also refuse to account for the money on hand or debts owed by the estate. Jones asks the court to order them to make a report and to restrain them from leaving the state with the property.
Result: Dismissed.
Or you may view all people.
Repository: Kentucky Division of Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky
