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Survey of Hamilton Atchison Jr. Estate
This survey from August 7, 1847 out.lines the Fayette County land included in the estate of Hamilton Atchison Jr., a brother to Malinda Atchison Headley. This shows his land going to his wife Sarah and daughter Isabella Atchison West.
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Settlement of the Estate of Hamilton Atchison Jr.
This document, dated September 15, 1842 details the settlement and sale of items from the estate of Hamilton Atchison Jr. His wife Sarah was the administrator of the sale, which is interesting to note, given women's limited legal power in Kentucky at that time. What is sold is mainly farming equipment, animals, and household items. One item of note are a number conch shells.
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Appraisal of Hamilton Atchison Jr. Estate
This document gives the details of an appraisal of the estate of Hamilton Atchison done in September 1842. The final value of his estate was $10, 572.75, the equivalent of $300,000 today.
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