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Descendants of Jessee Vinson

Generation No. 2

2. LOUISA JANE² VINSON (JESSEE¹) was born 1840 in Georgia, and died August 10, 1880 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. She married (1) WILLIAM H. GRANT May 18, 1859 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. He was born 1839 in Mississippi. She married (2) JOHN T. THOMPSON December 25, 1867 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. He was born July 07, 1839 in Ireland, and died September 10, 1880 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Notes for LOUISA JANE VINSON:
Eliza Jane Vinson was married twice, first to William H. Grant on May 18, 1859.
I assume he died sometime between 1859 and 1865 as she married John T. Thompson
on December 25th, 1865. A copy of their Marriage license is shown below.

Groom Bride Date of License Recorded Vol. Page
Thompson, John T Eliza Jane Vinson Dec 25, 1865 C 91

State of Louisiana § Clerks Office 12th District Court
Parish of Ouachita §
To any ordained Minister of the Gospel or to any Justice of the Peace authorized
according to law to celebrate Marriage within said Parish, Greeting:
You are hereby authorized and fully empowered to write the Bonds of Matrimony
and Holy Wedlock Mr. John T. Thompson and Mrs. Eliza Jane Vinson both residents
of the State aforesaid and to solemnize and celebrate the said marriage between
the parties as above named according to the laws and customs of the State of
Louisiana and make your return here and as the law directs and this shall be
your authority for so doing.
Given under my hand and seal of office on this 21st day of December 1865.
A. L. Slack, Clerk
State of Louisiana §
Parish of Ouachita §
I hereby certify that I have authority in pursuance of the foregoing license
celebrated and solemnized a marriage between Mr. John T. Thompson and Mrs. Eliza
Jane Vinson agreeably to the laws and customs of the State of Louisiana. In
faith where they shared together with the parties in the presence of the
undersigned witnesses signed in the presence on this 25th day of December 1865.
John T. Thompson (his mark x)
Witnesses Eliza Jane Vinson (her mark)
D. B. Herron S. D. M. Emery, Justice of the Peace
J. E. Herron
J. L. Muehead (his mark x)

1870 Census Record
Name Age Sex Race Occupation Born
John Thompson 32 M W Laborer Ireland
Louisa Jane 31 F W Keeper of the house Georgia
William Grant 7 M W Louisiana
Joseph 5 M W Louisiana
John M. 4 Month M W Louisiana

Census Index 1880, Ouachita Parish
Thompson John ,Male Age 44 , Born in Ireland
Thompson, Eliza Female Age 43, Born in Mississippi
Thompson, Joseph, Son Age 10, Born in Louisiana
Thompson, Melvin, Son Age 8, Born in Louisiana
Thompson, Ada, Daug. Age 5, Born in Louisiana
Thompson, Robert, Son Age 4, Born in Louisiana
Grant, William, Son Age 15, Born in Louisiana

Census is as follows
Ouachita Parish Louisiana
Ward 2
2 June 1880
Vol. 12, ED 59
Sheet 9, Line 7
JOHN THOMPSON M 24 FARMER BORN IN IRELAND
ELIZA THOMPSON F 43 KEEPER OF HOUSE BORN IN MISS, FATHER BORN IN AL, MOTHER AL
JOSEPH " " M 10 SON BORN LA, FATHER BORN IN IRELAND,MOTHER MISS
MELVIN " " M 8 SCHOOL SAME AS ABOVE
ADA " " F 5 SCHOOL SAME AS ABOVE
ROBERT " " M 4 AT HOME SAME AS ABOVE
GRANT, WILLIAM M 15 LABORER BORN IN LA,FATHER BORN ?,MOTHER BORN IN MISS

Eliza and John are buried in the Loch Arbor Cemetery near Swartz Louisiana,on
highway 139 north of Monroe near the Ouachita/Morehouse Parish line.
Their graves are marked by a small marker and Eliza's grave simply reads,
" Eliza Thompson, mother."

13 September 1880
Succession of Eliza Vinson Thompson and John T. Thompson
Transcribed by Sharlene Thomas and Al Vinson August 2000
Kathy Baker provided the records.
(Note Eliza was married to William Grant previous to her marriage to John T.
Thompson)

To the Honorable Judge, of the 5th Judicial District Court in and for the
Parish of Ouachita in the State of Louisiana. The petition of Mack A. Vinson a
resident of your said Parish & State with respect represents unto your Honor,
That Mrs. Eliza Thompson of the same residence died on or about the 10th day of
August 1880, her Husband John T. Thompson died in you said Parish both leaving a
small Estate composed of real and personal property and five minor children.
That an administration of their succession is necessary. That your petitioner is
the Maternal Uncle of the children and that leisured said success are indebted
to him, that the other creditors of said succession are willing for him to
administer. Wherefore, the prowess considered your petitioner Prays you Honor,
to be appointed Administrator of the succession of the Mrs. Eliza Thompson and
John T. Thompson Deceased, after due and legal notice there of and that an
Inventory and appraisement be made of the property of said successions and for
all other decrees as the nature of case may require. He further prays for
General Relief.
file://Signed//
Robert Ray
Attorney

The foregoing petition being duly considered and it appearing that the Judge of
the 5th District Court is absent from the Parish of Ouachita. It is ordered,
that an Inventory and Appraisement of the Property belonging to the Sucens of
Eliza and John T. Thompson be made in accordance to law & the same returned to
this office.
Done & Signed in Chamber on this 13th Day of September, 1880
file://Signed//
A. Green, Clerk DC

State Of Louisiana
Parish Of Ouachita
Robert Ray came before me and after being duly sworn deposes and prays that A.W.
Richardson, Judge of the 5th Judicial District court is absent from the Parish
of Ouachita to the best of his knowledge and belief.
file://Signed//
Robert Ray

Sworn and to and submitted before me on this 13th Day of September 1880.
file://Signed//
A . Green
Clerk DC

18 Sept 1880
State of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
Be it known , that on this the 18th day of September AD 1880 in pursuance to an
order issued from the Honorable Judge of the 5th District Court, in and for
said Parish, dated 13 September AD 1880 and directed to me , the undersigned
Clerk of the 5th District Court & exafficio Recorder of the Parish of Ouachita,
requiring me to make an Inventory and appraisement of all the property composing
the Successions of Eliza Thompson and John T. Thompson deceased, lying and being
in said Parish. I have this day appointed and sworn William McQuiller and David
Brady appraisers to to appraise said property, who took and subscribed the
following Oath : We and each of us do solemnly swear , that we will, to the
best of our ability and understanding, appraise all the property belonging to
and composing the Succession of Eliza Thompson and John T. Thompson deceased,
situated and being in the Parish of Ouachita which may be shown to us, or come
to our knowledge. So help us God. Sworn to and subscribed before me on this the
18th Day of September AD 1880. J. Garrett, Deputy Clerk
file://Signed//
William McQuiller
David (X his mark) Brady
And said appraisers in presence of Robert Ray and Lawrence T Whittington legal
witnesses , and with me Deputy Clerk, proceed to make the said Inventory and
appraisement as follows:

Eliza Thompson s Succession Inventory Appraised Value
2 Feather Beds $10.00 2 Bed steads $2.00 $12.00
4 Pillows, 2 Bolsters $1.50 $1.50
1 mattress $1.00, 2 Trunks $1.00, 1 chair .50, 1 decnetary 2.00 $4.50
1 Table .50,2 Salt Cellars .10, 1 plate .10 $0.70
1 Churn .50, 8 smoothing Irons $1.00, 1 Looking Glass .25 $1.75
1 Wash Pot $2.00, 1 cow $10.00 $12.00
Total $42.45
Succession of John T. Thompson
1 Lot Boots $5.00, Razor Strap $1.00 $6.00
1 Lot Bedding, 2 mattresses, 2 quilts, 1 sheet, 1 bolster, 4 blankets, M. Box
$8.00
1 Singer Sewing Machine $25.00, 1 Calendar Clock $15.00 $40.00
1 Wash Stand and Lot medicine 4.00,1 Bureau 4.00,1 Lamp .75 $8.75
5 quilts, 1 mattress, 1 M.Bar, 1 Bed Stead 8.00, 1 Decanter .50 $8.50
1 trunk .50,11 chairs 5.50, 1 cooking Stove Utensils 5.00 $11.00
1 Po Hand Balances paus, 1 crock, 2 jugs, 1 keg 2.00, 1 Blkg Brush .25 $2.25
1 Coffee Mill .25, 1 chamber .25, 1 Lot Table Ware 4.00, two 1 Gall Jugs $4.90
1 Side Saddle 4.00, 2 water buckets, 2 wash pans .25, 1 Pair Cotton Scales 1.25
$5.50
4 cow bells 1.00, 1 monkey wrench 1.50, 2 saddles, 2 bridles, 2 ropes 3.00 $4.50
1 clothes line .25, 1 lot tools 2.00, 1 set hinges .25, 1 Barrel .25, $2.75
2 milk pails, 1 crock .75,1 cul. Plow, set of doublet single trees 2.00, $2.75
1 combination plow, 2 single trees 4.00, 1 harrow, 2 horse Wagons 35.00 $39.50
1buggy 5.00, 1 Bay mare, Queen 75.00, Bay horse Dau 5.00 $85.00
1 Iron gray calf, Bill 50.00, 2 spades & 2 hovels 2.00, 15 Bushels Corn 5.25
$57.25
2sets plow gear 2.00, 50 head fowls 5.00, 1 mattocks , 1grubbing hoe .50 $7.50
1/2 sack salt 1.00, 2 1 Gall jugs, 5 Gall Can, 1 Jar 1.00, 1 lot leaf
Tobacco,.50 $2.50
1 bull tongue plow & 2 single tree .75, 40 head cattle 200.00 $200.75
50 head hogs, more or less @ 1.00 per head $50.00
10 Acres of Cotton, Estimated at 6 Bales @ $30.00 $180.00
4 Acres Corn, Estimated at 80 bushels @.40 $32.00
50 pounds Potatoes, more or less @.50 $25.00
8 Beehives $4.00, 1 grinding Rock 2.00, 1 Head Light .75 $6.75
1 Cross cut saw 1.00, 1 pr hawes .25, 1 4Gall Jar .50 $1.75
3 Axes .75, 1 Needle Dillinger .50, 1 drop leaf table 2.00 $3.25
40 Acres Land and improvements $400.00
2 quilts 2.00, 2 sheets 50, 1 Safe 3.00 $5.50
Total $1,201.75
Total aggregate Eliza Thompson s Succession Amounting to $42.45
Total aggregate John T. Thompson Succession Amounting to $1,201.75

There being no other property coming to our knowledge in said Parish, we the
said Deputy Clerk and Ex-Officio Of Records and appraisers So help us God.
Sworn to and subscribed before me on this the 18th Day of September AD 1880. J.
Garrett, Deputy Clerk
file://Signed//
William McQuiller
David (X his mark) Brady

30 Sept 1880
State of Louisiana
5th District Court
Parish of Ouachita
Know all men by these presents, that we, Mack A. Vinson as principal, and
W.D. Wimberly and R.G. Cobb as securities are held and firmly bound into R.W.
Richardson, Judge of the 5th District Court, in and for the Parish of Ouachita
or to his successor in office, in the sum of Fifteen hundred and seventy five
dollars for the payment of which we bind ourselves and each of us and each of
our heirs, Executors and Administrators, jointly and severally and firmly by
these presents. Dated 30th day of Sept AD 1880.

The condition of the above obligation is such that if the above bonded Mac A.
Vinson administrator of the Estate of the late Eliza Thompson and John T.
Thompson deceased, does well and truly according to Law, administer the same;
and further does make and render a true, first and perfect account of his
actions and doings, when hereunto lawfully require, Either by the aforesaid
Judge or his successor in office, agreeably to law, or by heirs of said
deceased, or their lawful attorney or attorneys or by the duly appointed and
authorized Executor or Executors of the last will and testament of the said
deceased should it here after appear that any such will or testament was by the
said deceased made, then this obligation is to be void or else to remain in full
force and virtue. In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands this day
and year above written.
file://Signed//
Mack A. Vinson
W.D. Wimberly
R.G. Cobb

Succession of Eliza & John T. Thompson
It is ordered that Mack A. Vinson be appointed Administrator of the Succession
of Eliza and John T. Thompson on his giving bond and security and taking the
Oath as prescribed by law. Done and signed in Chambers on this 4th day of
September 1880
file://Signed//
R.W. Richardson
Judge 5th DIST

4 Oct 1880
R.W. Richardson, Judge 5th DIST
The State of Louisiana
5th District Court of Ouachita parish
This shall certify, to all whom it may concern. That on the 13 Day of September
AD 1880, an application was made to the Honorable Judge of the 5th Dist. Court
of Ouachita Parish, by Mac A. Vinson praying that he might be appointed
Administrator of the Succn of Eliza Thompson and John T. Thompson.

Now know ye. That Mac A. Vinson, has been and he is hereby appointed
Administrator to the said succn and that he has fulfilled all the Prequisites of
the Law.
Witness our hand and the seal of said Court, this 4th Day of Oct AD 1880.
file://Signed//
Austin Green – Clerk

Stat of Louisiana
Parish of Ouachita
I do solemnly swear that I will well & faithfully discharge all the duties
incumbent on me as Administrator of the Succession of Eliza & John T. Thompson.
So Help me God:
Sworn to and subscribed before me , on this 4th day of October 1880.
file://Signed//
Mack A. Vinson
R.W. Richardson, Judge 5th DIST

13 JUNE 1881

Tutorship of the Minors, William Grant,
Joseph Thompson, Melvin Thompson,
Ada Thompson and Robert E. Thompson

Application of Mack A. Vinson,
Filed June 13th, 1881

To the Honorable the Judge of the 5th Judicial District Court in
and for the Parish of Ouachita, in the State of La.

The petition of Mack A. Vinson, a resident of your said parish and state with
respect represents Unto your Honor that on or about the 10th day of
August 1880, Mrs. Eliza Thompson, Wife of John Thomas died in your
said parish and State leaving at their death the following minor children:
William Grant – child of Mrs. Eliza Thompson by a former marriage with William
Grant , And the following children issue of their marriage to wit: Joseph Thompson,
Melvin Thompson , Ada Thompson, and Robert E. Thompson
Your petitioner represents that he is their maternal Uncle and the nearest male
relative the said Minors have living in your said Parish. That they have some
property both real and personal or will Have after the debts of their father and
mothers are paid. That it is necessary that they should have a Tutor to look after
their person and property. Wherefore the circumstances considered, your
petitioner prays your Honor to be appointed their legal Tutor, after giving bond
and taking the Oath required by law. He further prays for all such other orders
and decrees that may be necessary in the premises.

// Signed //

Robert Ray

Attorney
The foregoing Petition being duly considered It is ordered that Mack A. Vinson
be appointed legal Tutor to the minor’s William Grant, Joseph Thompson, Melvin
Thompson, Ada Thompson, Robert E. Johnson(Note Robert E. Thompson is misspelled
as Johnson) upon giving bond and taking the oath required by law, and that
W.A. Richie be appointed Under Tutor.
Done and signed in chambers on this 4th Day of June 1881

// Signed //

R.W. Richardson

Judge 5th District
State Of La
Parish Of Ouachita
I Mack A. Vinson, do solemnly swear that I will well & faithfully discharge all
the duties incumbent on me as Tutor to the minors William Grant, Joseph
Thompson, Melvin Thompson , Ada Thompson, Robert E. Thompson to the best of my
ability and understanding. So Help Me God.
file://Signed //
Mack A. Vinson
Sworn to and subsentied before me on this 13th Day of June 1881
Austin Green,
Clerk 6th District Court

I W.A. Richie do solemnly swear that I will well and faithfully perform all the
duties , incumbent on me as Under Tutor to the minors William Grant, Joseph
Thompson, Melvin Thompson , Ada Thompson, Robert E. Thompson to the
best of my ability and understanding. So Help Me God.
file://Signed//
W.A. Richie
Sworn to and subsentied before me on this 13th Day of June 1881
Austin Green,
Clerk 6th District Court

13 June 1881
Bond Of Tutor
State Of Louisiana
Fifth District Court
Parish of Ouachita

Known all men by these presents, That we, Mac A. Vinson as principal and F
Scllener and W.T. Atkinsas securities are held and firmly bound unto
A.W.Richardson Judge of said court, and to his succession in Office,
in the joint and full sum of Five Hundred Dollars for the payment of
which we bind ourselves our heirs and legal representatives firmly by
these presents. Dated this 13 Day of June As 1881.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bonded, Mac
A. Vinson, has been Appointed Tutor of the minor children of Eliza & John
Thompson, Deceased. Now, therefore, should the above bound Mac A. Vinson well
and truly administer the Property of the said minors, and does make and render
a true and correct account of his actions and doings , when lawfully required,
either by the aforesaid Judge or his successors in office, agreeably to law or
by the under tutor, or by the attorney of the said minors their and in that
case, the above bond to be nullant void otherwise to remain in full force and
virtue.
file://Signed//
Mack A. Vinson
W.T.Atkins
F.J.Meuer
In presence of Appointed
By R.W. Richardson
Judge 5th District

Letters To Tutor
And Under Tutor
Filed 13 June 1881

The State Of Louisiana
5th District Court of Ouachita Parish
This shall certify to all whom it may concern that on the 4th Day of June
A.D. 1881 an application was made to the Honorable Judge of the 5th District
Court of Ouachita Parish, by Mac A. Vinson praying that an Under Tutor might be
appointed to the minor’s William Grant, Joseph Thompson, Melvin Thompson, Ada
Thompson and Robert E. Thompson.
Now know ye, That W.A. Richie has been , and he is hereby appointed under
Tutor to the said Minors and that he has fulfilled all the perquisites of the
Law.
Witness our hand the Seal of said Court, this 13 day of June A.D. 1881.
file://Signed//
Austin Green, Clerk

The State Of Louisiana
5th District Court of Ouachita Parish
This shall certify to all whom it may concern that on the 4th Day of June
A.D. 1881 an application was made to the Honorable Judge of the 5th District
Court of Ouachita Parish, by Mac A. Vinson praying that he might be appointed
Tutor to the minor’s William Grant, Joseph Thompson, Melvin
Thompson, Ada Thompson and Robert E. Thompson.
Now know yea, That Mac A. Vinson has been , and he is hereby appointed
Tutor to the said Minors and that he has fulfilled all the perquisites of the
Law.
Witness our hand the Seal of said Court, this 13 day of June AD 1881.
file://Signed//
Austin Green, Clerk

11 Dec 1881

To the Honorable the Judge of the 5th District. Court in and for the Parish of
Ouachita State of Louisiana.
The Petition of Mac A. Vinson, duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of
Eliza and John T. Thompson by this Hon'l Court with respect represents, that it
is necessary to sell the personal property belonging to said Succession in order
to pay the privilege debts, and settle up the same.
Wherefore he prays for an order for said sale and for such other orders and
decrees that may be necessary in the premises and for general relief. Robt. Ray,
Attorney
The foregoing Petition, being considered, It is ordered that Mac A. Vinson
Administrator of the Succession of Eliza and John T. Thompson be authorized to
sell at public auction all the personal property belonging to said succession,
after due and legal advertisement, at not less that the appraised value and due
return make to this court.
Done in Chambers on this 11th day of December 1880,
R. W. Richardson Judge 5 District.

2 March 1881

Succession of Eliza and §
John Thompson §
Mac A. Vinson Administrator of the above named successions presents the
following final Account and Tableau of distribution among the creditors and
prays that the same may be homologated and be ordered to pay the debts.
1. At the first sale - under an order of court - of the personal property he
sold for cash for more than the Inventoried and Appraised price property to the
amount of $245.20 as per prices verbal marked "A" for more than the
Inventoried and Appraised price property to the amount of
$245.20 per prices verbal marked "A" prices verbal marked "A" $245.20
2. He sold the cotton after preparing the same for market at the
highest market price in Monroe as per account sales from 1 to 4
for the sum of $360.64
3. To amount of cash received at first sale of property belonging to
the Estate of Eliza Thompson as per voucher marked "B" $32.15
4. To cash received at credit sale 31st January 1881 $4.25
To amount of cash on hand $642.24

Out of this sum he asks to be allowed to pay:
I
Funeral Charges
Account of John G. Sanders for burial clothes for both deceased parties and for
coffin and trimming $50.00
Gill M. Callum $7.50
David Brady $35.00
George Toomb $1.32
D. W. Y. Casper $28.00
$91.27

On the 31st day of January 1881 the credit sale took place and property was sold
to the amount of $323.70 to different parties on 12 months credit, from whom 12
month bonds were taken with approved security.
-- Recapitulation --
To Cash on hand $642.24
To be paid first:
Funeral Charges $50.60
Law Charges $129.00
Expenses last illness $96.48 $276.08
Special Privileges $34.49
$300.57
Restatement
To Cash on hand $642.24
Amt. of privileges to be paid first $300.52
Amount on hand after paying above privileges $341.67
This amount to be paid to the parties holding privileges on the cotton,
amounting in all to $476.58 pro rata being 71 3/5 cents
A. G. Breard $7.90
J. E. Bowman $15.10
J. E. Ethridge $11.50
F. T. Whited $30.10
D. T. Furniss $89.40
Administrator. for money advanced $99.10
Administrator $107.60
Administrator $10.87
$341.67
Leaving a balance to be paid to them after the collection of the 12 months
bonds, to wit:
A. G. Breard $3.10
J. E. Bowman $5.90
F. T. Whited $11.80
J. E. Ethridge $4.50
J. T. Furniss $23.60
Administrator $34.48
F. Endom $42.40
Administrator $4.13
$134.91
Add the ordinary claims $91.27

II
Law Charges -
A. Green - Clerks Costs $6.90
Robt Ray - Attorney fees for opening the Succ'n & attending to the matter up to
the filing of this acct. $3.00
Mac A. Vinson, Administrator Commission 2 1/2 percent on amount of Inventory
$30.08
"Monroe Bulletin" - Printing bill $10.00
Taxes for the Year 1880 $4.02
Robt Ray - Attorney fees for opening the Succ'n & attending to the matter up to
the filing of this acct. $75.00
$129.00

III
Expenses of Last Illness -
Dr. J. C. Murphy $15.00
Dr. T. P. Richardson $15.00
Dr. W. Y. Casper $63.48
Dr. W. B. Miller $3.00
$96.48

IV
Special privileges on Cotton -
A. G. Breard for bagging and ties $11.00
J. E. Bowman for ginning $21.00
J. E. Ethridge for rent of land on which portion of the cotton was made $16.00
Account of F. T. Whited as furnisher of necessary supplies for making cotton
$42.00
J. T. Furniss for services rendered in gathering to crop of corn & cotton &
attending to the general business of the farm of said Estate $83.00
To money expended in paying for picking the cotton & hauling same to gin &
market $138.58
F. Endom for mare to make crop $150.00
One mule 44 days used on place $15.00
$476.58

V
Special Privileges -
Paid Joe Toomb for getting up hogs & cattle for sale $12.00
To 75 lbs. of pork at 7 cents per pound used by Estate $3.99
For getting stock for sale on the 31st January 1881 $13.50
For feeding mare & calf 24 days $5.00
$34.49

VI
Dr. A. B. Sholars - Drug Bill $29.00
Dr. J. A. Moores - Drug Bill $27.00
Dr. J. R. Herron - Drug Bill $4.95

Balance still due by Estate after the bonds are settled $226.18
Statement of the amount left the minor children after the successions are
settled
Amount of 12 months bonds $323.70
To be taken out of this $226.18
balance as place on hand $97.52
40 acres - with improvements appraised at $400.00
Left to minors $497.52

All the personal property that was not consumed or stock that died before the
day of sale was sold either for cash or on 12 months credit.
The mare that was purchased from F. Endom died before the day of sale. The
winter being severe a good many of the cattle and hogs died before the day of
sale, but notwithstanding the personal property sold for more than the
appraisement.
Respectfully submitted
Robt Ray, Attorney
Let this account be advertised for the time required by law.
Done and signed in chambers on this 2nd day of March 1881.
R. W. Richardson
Judge 5th District

5 APRIL 1881

§ 5th District Court
§ Parish of Ouachita
Succession of
Eliza & John Thompson
By reason of the law and the evidence and by further reason that no opposition
being filed in the final account of the administrator Mac A. Vinson in said
succession the matters in said account being duly proven.
It is ordered, adjudged and decreed that the said account be approved and
homologated in all its parts, and the administrator direct to pay the privileged
items of the same as therein set forth, and the tableau of distribution among
the creditors be approved, and after the administrator pays the balance and
files his receipts, he be discharged from the further duties imposed on him.
Read and signed in open court on this 5th day of April 1881.
R. W. Richardson
Judge 5th District
A true record
Attest: Austin Green, Clerk District Court

More About LOUISA JANE VINSON:
Burial: August 1880, Loch Arbor Cemetery, Swartz Louisiana

Notes for WILLIAM H. GRANT:
1860 Census Record for Ouachita Parish, Monroe Louisiana, Series M653, Roll 414, Page 631:
SURNAME GIVEN NAME AGE SEX RACE BIRTHPLACE
Grant W.H. 21 M W Mississippi
Grant Eliza 18 F W (No birth place given)

Notes for WILLIAM H. GRANT:
The Ouachita Telegraph
March 1, 1866
Page 2, Column 1
BOILER EXPLOSION.-The boiler of Grant's Steam Mill, situated 12 miles from
here on the Bastrop road, exploded last week, killing a Mr. Coleman and a
negro. Mr. C. was blown upon the log, which was on the carriage, in such a
position that his head was sawed open. The negro was killed outright, one
of his legs being blown a distance of 60 yards. The machinery was badly
damaged, and mill generally pretty well wrecked. The accident is otherwise
a serious one on account of the great demand for lumber.

More About WILLIAM GRANT and LOUISA VINSON:
Marriage: May 18, 1859, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana

Notes for JOHN T. THOMPSON:
John T. Thompson was born July 7, 1839 in Ireland; entered the U.S. in March of 1854 and obtained his U.S. naturalization in 1874. On December 25, 1867 he married Eliza Jane Vinson Grant(widow of
William Grant) in Ouachita Parish. Her maiden name was Vinson and she was born ca.1840.Children
of John and Eliza Jane were: Joseph, Melvin, Ada and Robert. Eliza also had another child named William Grant from her first marriage to William Grant. John and Eliza both died in Ouachita Parish in 1880, and are interred at Lock Arbor Cemetery near Swartz on Highway 139.

Name Age Sex
1880 Census Place 2nd Ward, Ouachita, Louisiana(Note spelling of their name in Census)
Family History Library Film 1254464
Page Number 5A
Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birthplace Occupation Father's/Mothers Birthplace
John TOMPSON Self M <Married> Male W <White> 44 IRE Farmer IRE IRE
Eliza TOMPSON Wife M Female W 43 MS Keep House AL AL
Joseph TOMPSON Son S Male W 10 LA School IRE MS
Melvin TOMPSON Son S Male W 8 LA School IRE MS
Ada TOMPSON Dau S Female W 5 LA At Home IRE MS
Robert TOMPSON Son S Male W 4 LA At Home IRE MS
Wm. GRANT SSon S Male W 15 LA Laborer --- MS
After their death in 1880 McAllister Vinson was named tutor of the children.
The Following are the records of a Court Case filed by Ada and Robert
Thompson in 1897 concerning the management of their estate by McAllister
Vinson:

Fifth District Court
Parish Of Ouachita
State Of Louisiana

Tutorship of the heirs of Eliza and J.T. Thompson

Now come Miss Ada Thompson and Robt E. Thompson, both residents of said parish and state and respectfully represent to the Court that they are children of Mrs. Eliza Thompson and John T. Thompson who died in your said parish, the former in August - the latter in September, 1880 - when petitioners were minors. Aver that M.A. Vinson of said parish qualified as administrator of the succession of said deceased and administered same in you Hon Court and, upon filing his final account of said Succession, there was considerable property, real and personal coming to the heirs, of whom there were five, to wit: a half brother named William T. Grant, who was the child of Mrs. Eliza Thompson by her former marriage and Joseph, Melvin, Ada and Robt. E. Thompson. Petitioners represent that M.A. Vinson in June, 1881 was appointed and qualified as tutor of all of said children and as such received and rented the real estate belonging to them and lent out the money and collected interest thereon. They aver that their said Tutor has settled with the other heirs but has refused to settle with petitioners, both of whom are now of age. They aver that their said Tutor owes them a considerable amount and they desire and are entitled to an account and settlement of said tutorship.
Wherefore they pray that M.A. Vinson, tutor, be ordered to file in the Clerk's Office of the Fifth district court in and for the Parish of Ouachita, on a date to be fixed by your Honor, a full, fair and final account of the tutorship of Ada Thompson and Robt. E. Thompson, children, and heirs of Eliza and J.T. Thompson deceased. Further pray for all necessary orders and decrees and for general relief.

(SIGNED)
A.A. Gnmby
Attorney
ORDER
By reason of the Law and the foregoing application being considered, it is ordered and decreed that M.A. Vinson, tutor of the minors, Miss Ada Thompson and Robt. E. Thompson, do file in the Clerk's Office at Monroe within TEN days after the service hereof a full, correct and final account of said Tutorship and of all his acts and proceedings as tutor, aforesaid.

Done and signed in Chambers this the 2nd day of November 1897.
(Signed)
W.N. Potts
Judge 5th District
Case 4560
Succession of J T and Eliza Thompson
Tutorship of Minors application and order for Tutorship
Filed Nov 4, 1897
R.A. Young
Clerk Of Court

Received the written and copy of order and petitions in office on the 2nd day of November 1897 and on the 3rd day of the same day month and year I made personal service of order by handing certified copy hereof and certified copy of petition to M.A. Vinson , Tutor in person in the Parish of Ouachita, 13 miles from Court House.
Sheriff xxxxx $2.00
Mileage @ 26 miles $2.60
$4.60 A.L. Griffin
Dept Sheriff
Tutorship of the Heirs of Eliza and J T Thompson, dec'd
Fifth District Court
Parish of Ouachita
State of Louisiana

To: M A. Vinson, Tutor.
You are hereby ordered and directed to file in the Clerks office of the Fifth District Court
In and for Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, within ten days from
The service hereof, a full, fair and final account of the
Tutorship of Miss Ada Thompson and Robert E. Thompson in
Accordance with the application and order of the Court
A copy of which is hereto annexed.
Witness the honorable W. N. Potts, Judge of said Court this
November 2nd 1897.
R.A. Young
Clerk

Tutorship of the Heirs of Eliza and J.T. Thompson Fifth District Court
Parish of Ouachita
State Of Louisiana
M.A. Vinson In account with Ada and Robert E. Thompson,
Heirs of Eliza and J.T. Thompson Dec'd.
Amount of cash in hand after filing final account of the Administration of Eliza and J.T. Thompson succession as per judgment xxxxxxxxxxxx said account $97.52

Rent of the 40 acres of Land unsold April 5th 1881
Date of filing final
Rent of Land 1881 ………………………………………………..$80.00
Rent of Land 1883 ………………………………………………..$50.00
Rent of Land 1884 ………………………………………………..$50.00
Rent of Land 1885 ………………………………………………..$50.00
Amount collected from sale of 40 acres of land as shown by
Deed and previous xxxxxx………………………………………..$517.00
$844.52

Balance due Ada and Robert E. Thompson heirs.
Bring their Vaile portion of each Amounting to$398.02
(Note on the side of the document are these figures $844.52 divided by 5 and a total of 168.90
when I divided the numbers I came up with 168.51)

B. Amount of Board bill and clothing Ada Thompson thru months in the
Year 1884…………………………………………………………………….$25.00

Next Page Of Document
Amount Forwarded …………………………………………………………..$25.00
1884
1880      Amount Forwarded      $25.00
Nov 24th      Buy clothing $6.25, Two pair Shoes $2.75      $9.00
Feb 13th      Buy School Tuition Fee $1.00      $1.00
1880      Buy School boards ,as per voucher       $1.60
1881      Buy lunches months board @ $8.00 per mo      $102.00

Feb 13th      Amount paid Board two months to Amidia Frances as per voucher      $10.00
Feb 13th      Amount paid Amidia Frances for board and clothing      $8.10
Mar 13th      Amount paid Amidia Fransis for board as per voucher       $5.00
1886
Dec 20th      Amount board as per voucher (N.A. Smith)      $7.00
1886
Nov 20th      Amount of board and paid N.A. Smith (Voucher)      $7.00
Oct 18th      Amount paid Mr N.A. Smith for board and Tuition      $7.00
1884      Medicine as per voucher      $7.25
Jan 7th      Amount paid N A Brimsfres for board per voucher      $11.25
      Total      $ ????
      Amount of her portion of Taxes as per receipt      $1.32
      Amount of her portion of cost bill for formally mailing as per voucher      50 cents
      Total ?      $196.02
      Balance due Ada Thompson by Tutor      $2.99
      Robert E. Thompson
1880      For 3 month and 23 days Board and class time @ $8.00      $30.30
1881      For 10 months Board and clothing @ $8.00 per month      $80.00
1882      For 8 months and 24 days board and clothing @$8.00 per month      $70.00
1883      For Board and clothing for 12 months @ $8,00 per month      $96.00
1884      For 12 months Board and clothing      $96.00
      Total      $374.12
      Amount of his portion of taxes as per receipts      $1.32
      Amount of his portion of costs for family marker as per voucher      $0.50
      Total      $374.12
      Balance due Tutor by Robert E. Thompson      $175.17

To the Judge of the 5th Judicial District Court in and for the Parish of Ouachita - State of Louisiana.
Now come M.A. Vinson Tutor of the minors Ada and Robert E. Thompson heirs of Eliza and J.T. Thompson dec'd and in answer to the application of said Ada and Robert E. Thompson and the order of your Hon court to file a final account of his Tutorship of the Estate of said minors and in obedience to said order herewith presents his final account showing and accounting for all of the money and property that came with his possessions as Tutor to said heirs after the judgment renders his final account as Administrator of the succession of Eliza and J.T. Thompson which judgment was signed on the 5th day of April 1881.
Petitioner avers that he has settled with the other heirs of said Estate W.T. Grant, Joe Thompson and Melvin Thompson for which he held their receipts in full for their interest in said Estate and that the account hereto annexed and filed shows how all collections and payments for account of the said Ada and Robert E. Thompson showing a balance due by your petitioners to Ada Thompson of $244 and a balance due by Robert E. Thompson to your petitioner the amount of $175.51.
Wherefore your petitioners pray in answer to said application and as to account that his said final account be approved and judgment rendered and petitions hence discharged as Tutor of said minors and his hand cancelled and for costs general relief.

Frank Vaughn, Atty
Tutorship of minors Ada and Robert E. Thompson
Final acct and opposition
This case having been ____________ taken ________ and ________ and by reason of the law and the evidence, it is ordered, adjudged and decreed that the opposition to the account as the Tutor be sustained and that the account be so amended accordingly and that Robert E. Thompson and Miss Ada Thompson now wife of T.N. Gibbs do each have received judgment against M.A. Vinson for the sum of one hundred ninety dollars with 5% per annum interest thereon from this date and that the costs of filing and typing this final account be deducted from said sum said costs to be ascertained by certificate of the clerk and upon payment of this judgment that the bond of M.A. Vinson Tutor be cancelled and discharged.
Done and signed in Open court this Feb 9, 1898
W.N. Potts
Judge 5th District

Received of M.A. Vinson, Tutor the sum of Three Hundred Thirty Four and 65/100 (334.65) come being in full payment & satisfaction of its written judgment excepting its costs which the said Vinson is to pay to this clerk & sheriff respectively & accordingly $45.35 dollars. Upon presentation of this receipt _the clerk is authorized to correct this Tutors Bond. This February 9th 1898
A.A. Smily, Atty.

Tutorships of the heirs of Eliza W.T. Thompson Deces'd
Answer of Tutor and Final Account with Answers.
Box 63
Filed Nov 10, 1897
R.A.. Young
Clerk

Tutorship of the Heirs Fifth District Court
Of Eliza and J.T. Thompson Parish of Ouachita
#45 60 Deceased State Of Louisiana

Now comes Miss Ada Thompson and
Robt. E. Thompson, residents of said parish and state and respectfully represent to the Court that
They oppose the account of their tutorship filed by M.A. Vinson, tutor, November 10, 1897 on
The following rounds, to wit : They aver that the item of the account fixing the virile portion of each opponent herein at $199.02 should be increased so as to give opponents interest on that
Sum from the 21st day of December 1885 at the rate of eight per cent per annum until paid. They
Aver that after filing his final account, as administrator of the Succession of Eliza and J.T. Thompson,
the tutor had left in his hands a valuable piece of real estate situated in the Colony which produced an annual revenue and was always easily rented. Aver that in December 1885 , without any necessity and without proper legal formalities, their tutor sold said farm at private sale for five hundred and seventeen dollars cash. They aver that under the law, it was his duty as tutor to invest this sum and they aver that he did lend out said money or a part thereof, at Remunerative rates of interest.
They aver that the sale of said farm deprived them of its revenue and whether said tutor
let out the funds or not, he is bound to pay interest thereon, under Article347 of the Civil Code.
Opponents deny each and every item of credit claimed by the tutor. They aver that at no time did the said tutor apply for or obtain the authority and advice of a family meeting as required by Article 350 of the Civil Code to authorize him to expend any part of the capital belonging to the minors represented by him for their education or subsistence. Aver that he had no authority or right to expend anything on the education and support of opponents in excess of the revenues of their property. They deny that the tutor did expend anything on their education and support; but aver that they lived with him on his farm and assisted in the labors of the household and farm And that their services were worth far more to
the tutor than the small amount necessary to clothe and feed them.

Opponent, Robt. E. Thompson declares that the tutor never spent any thing on his education
and that he worked in the field from early childhood until he left said tutor at about the age of Fourteen.

Opponent, Miss Ada Thompson, represents that in the Spring of 1897, without having rendered any account as required by Article 361 of the Civil Code, her tutor executed a note in her favor for one hundred dollars on the account of the amount due her on her tutorship. Avers that this settlement was not preceded by any account of said tutorship and was null and void. Further avers that the tutor retained possession of said note and she has never collected anything Theron.
Wherefore, the premises being duly considered, opponents pray that the account be amended
as herein set forth - that the items claimed by the tutor for the expenses and support of opponents
be rejected and that on final trial that opponents each have and recover judgment
Against their said tutor, M.A. Vinson for the sum of one hundred and ninety nine and 02/100
Dollars with eight per cent per annum interest from the 31st Day of December, 1885 until paid.
They further pray that their minors mortgage be recognized and rendered executory for said amount against the real property of their said tutor M.A. Vinson and for general relief.
(Signed)
A.A Ganny
Attorney
Tutorship of the Minor
Heirs of Elizabeth & J.T. Thompson

Mrs. Ada Gibbs (nee Thompson)
I am one of the 3 opponents in this case. Maiden name was Ada Thompson. My father and mother was John and Eliza Thompson. I married Nov 7 1897. I was about 6 years old when my father and mother died. I am now 22 years old. After my father and mother died I don't know how long I lived with my uncle. I did not live with my uncle regularly all the time. While I lived with my uncle Mack I cooked, washed and did all kinds of housework. He was not a widower at that time. Afterwards he became a widower and I did the same. When I was about 10 years old my uncle gave me to a Mrs. Smith in Mississippi. I lived there for about a year when my brother Joe came after me_______after this I went to the Hills and stayed about 3 years. When I left Monroe the first time I went to Mrs. May Puckett s and stayed with her and Mr. Vinson came after me and made me go to his house. I don't know how long I stayed with Mr. Vinson that time. I went to school at that time. I went to school in Bastrop sometime and boarded with Mrs. Grant. It has been about 9 since I lived with Mr. Vinson. I have been to no expense to him during that time.
I went down to Mr. Vinson's house in Feb1897 to get a settlement owed. He told me he did not owe me anything at all. When he offered me $25.00 and I told him I was not satisfied of that item he offered me $70.00 and he made me out an account but he never did settle. He wrote a note $100.00 and kept it himself. I have never seen the note since. To the best of knowledge in 1889 I was in Jackson Parish with my uncle and Mr. Vinson did not pay my board. I boarded with Mrs. Furnace and went to school. I don't know how long I stayed there. Mr. Vinson says he paid my board. I boarded with Mrs. N.A. Grant at $5.00 per month but don't know how long I stayed. I was very small.
Cross examined at ______ ______________.
I boarded and went to school in Oak Ridge don't know how long I stayed. I know I was there. I suppose my uncle Mack paid my board and tuition. Mr M.A. Vinson paid my board while I stayed with Mrs. Grant at $5.00 per month. I went to school to Mrs. Grant in her house during the time I stayed with Mrs. Furnace. I went to school in Bastrop. Mr. M.A. Vinson paid my board during the time I was with Mrs. E. Furnace.
Redirect
During the time I was in Oak Ridge I went to school about 2 months.
Robert E. Thompson sworn says,
      I am one of the opponents in this case. My name is Robert Ernest Thompson. I was 21 years old last December. My uncle never told me my exact age. I was about 5 years old when my father and mother died. It has been 7 years last November since I left my uncle M.A. Vinson. I have been no expense to him since I left. I don't think I was any expense to him before I left him from the way he worked me plowing, hoeing and doing other work. I went to school in Bastrop about one month or one and half months and boarded at Mrs. Furnaces. I never went to any other school except public schools at home. I was 14 years old when I left there. I stayed one with my brother Joe and afterwards went to work for Mr. H. Rob___ for $8.00 and board first year and next year $10.00 and board.
      Cross examine
During the time I went to school to Mrs. Furnace M.A. Vinson furnish the provisions. There was no board and paid my tuition.
      Joe Thompson sworn says opponent. My name is Joseph Thompson. I am 29 years old. My father and mother were John & Eliza Thompson. Their children were Joseph, J.M., Ada, R.E. Thompson. My mother had a son by a former marriage by name W.T. Grant. M.A. Vinson as Tutor has settled with me, W.T. Grant and J.M. Thompson. I never lived with M.A. Vinson only visited him. M.A. Vinson was a farmer after my fathers death. He has a small farm in woods 2 near Lock Arbor. Robt Thompson never lived with M.A. Vinson for two years after the death of my father and mother. He lived with my Uncle Warren for about 2 years and then M.A. Vinson took him to his house. He was there about 7 years old. He worked on the farm with the exception of what little time he went to school. While he was on the farm he plowed, hoed, picked cotton and other things that came up. I consider him as good a hand as there is in the neighborhood. I am a farmer. He was $8.00 per month to me and his board and my wife did his washing and made his clothes. At the time when Robt was a boy he was worth $8.00 per month and board. At the time he first went to my uncles he work was worth more than his board. His work was worth his board and clothing and in my judgment more he could have gotten _____ or any other place. When he was about 10 years old I heard my uncle M.A. Vinson say he was worth as much as any hand he had and at the time he had some he was paying $12.00 per month and board.
I am boarding my little girl at $3.00 per month now. About the years 80 & 81 some boys were paying $5.00 per month for board, washing & ironing. At that time I think a child could have been boarded in the country for $5 or $6.00 per month. Ada went to M.A. Vinson's after my fathers and mothers death. She stayed with him about a year when he gave her to Mrs. Leuion and she stayed there about a year. From the time Ada went to live with M.A. Vinson she worked in the kitchen and field. While she was there I think her work was worth her board. While he was a widower she stayed at the house and after he married she stayed in the field and worked all the time. The 40 acres land sold in the Colony was the Homestead of my father and mother. The money that M.A. Vinson received for the place he applied to his own use in farming the next year and lent part of if out at interest of 20% and 25%. I borrowed some myself.
      Cross Examined
During the two years Robt lived with his uncle Warren, no one paid his board. I am not on good terms with M.A. Vinson and have not been for seven or eight years.
      M.A. Vinson sworn for account ___, says:
      I am the Tutor and account ___ in this case, am also Adm of Succee J.T. and Eliza Thompson dec'd.
Examined your final account filed herein and state whether or not the items of debit and credit there on are correct. This account is correct with the exception of the balance due Ada and Robert E. Thompson as I will portion $199.01 each amounting to $398.02. The correct amount should be $168.90 due to each.
After the death of their father and mother I had charge of the minors Ada and Robert E. Thompson until they left me. At the time of the death of their father and mother, Robert E. Thompson was born as near as I can recollect in month of April 1877. I am lead to this conclusion from what my neighbors told me. Ada Thompson I could not say when she was born she is older than Robert. After the death of their parents Robert Thompson was about 3 years and 4 months old when I took him to my house. Ada was between 5 and 6 years of age to the best of my knowledge. At that time neither of the children were large enough to be of any service to me or my wife. Robert did not stay with his uncle Warren after his parents death. In the year 1889 Robert was between 12 and 13 years old when he went t work the first plowing he ever did. Before that he never did any regular work. He might have hoed some. There was never any family meeting held to advise the use of these minors property. I go the $517.00 from Julius Lemle for the 40 acres land in Dec 1885.

What did you do with that money?
I retained it in my possession.
How long did you keep this money in your possession and where did you keep it?
All the cash I ever had I kept at home in my trunk. I kept it there from time to time and retained such a portion as they were due me for my account against them. I put the $517.00 in my trunk but did not keep it there in certain length of time. I did not loan any of that $517.00. The place was ______ _______
the year 1882 and I did not collect any rent for that year.
Accountants offers voucher from No.1 to No.12 inclusive.
Mrs. Hattie A. Cox sworn for accountant. I am acquainted with Miss Ada Thompson but don't know how long I have known her. After the marriage of Mr. Vinson and my mother I lived with them about a year but can't say how long I lived with them after that. During the time I lived with Mr. Vinson and mother Ada did no work in the field except pick cotton with me late in the evening and for this Mr. Vinson purchased us fancy dresses, bonnets and trimming to match. My mother, Ada and myself did the housework and a colored woman did the washing.
At the time Miss Ada refers to in her testimony when I was a widower she was in my house from the 24th day of Feby to the 3rd May same year. During that time she had measles and I had a white lady by the name of Mrs. Dean on the place if my memory serves me right she assisted in the work. During a portion of that time I was gone to New Orleans. At no time did she do all of my cooking and household work or washing, but she did assist in it but not during the years for which I have made charges against her. During the time the minors were with me I boarded and clothed them.
What became of the vouchers referred to in your final account?
I left them in the hands of Mr. T. Vaughn the Atty who filed the final account.
Miss Ada Thompson never worked for me in the field at any time except picked some cotton which I paid her for she did that voluntarily.
I never asked Ada to do any work in the field at any time.
Robert Thompson left my house in the year 1890 I think in Sept.
I think in 1889 he commenced plowing in May. I think he plowed until the crop was laid by. Prior to that time he did no regular work except he did errands and in the fall pick some cotton. He also worked for me on the farm in 1890. During the years 1880, 1, 2, 3 & 4 he did no work for me whatever.
I never loaned any funds belonging to the heirs of that Est. to anyone at any rate of interest.
      Cross Examined
When Eliza and John Thompson died I was living in the neighborhood of Sackharbor. I was a man of family. O took the children to my house to live with me and my family. At that time I had a small farm.
      Cross Examined
I don't know what year that was. I was 11 years old when my mother & Mr. Vinson was married. I can't tell whether Ada Thompson was older or younger than myself. I was 23 years old the last day of January.
L.M. McCallum sworn for accountant.
I have been acquainted with M.A. Vinson since 1859 and have lived near him during the time. I am acquainted with R.E. Thompson, have known him all his life. I visited Mr. Vinson frequently during the time Robert lived with him. To the best of my recollection I saw Robert plowing in the field for Mr. Vinson. Robert went to school during the time he lived with Mr. Vinson. Robert could not have done much fieldwork prior to 1889.
      Cross Examined
Boys at the age of 12 years is usually the time for boys work on the farm.
Accountant offers in evidence Record of the Succession of Eliza and J.T. Thompson on pages 52 to 62 inclusive of Probate Book X of the records of Ouachita Parish and also Deed from M.A. Vinson Tutor to Julius Lemle of date 12/21/85 together with the Judgment of the court in the case of W.T. Grant vs. M.A. Vinson Tutor $250 on Docket of 5th D/C. Offers advertisement of final account.
Accountant closes.

Tutorship of minors Ada and Robert E. Thompson
Final acct and opposition
This case having been ____________ taken ________ and ________ and by reason of the law and the evidence, it is ordered, adjudged and decreed that the opposition to the account as the Tutor be sustained and that the account be so amended accordingly and that Robert E. Thompson and Miss Ada Thompson now wife of T.N. Gibbs do each have received judgment against M.A. Vinson for the sum of one hundred ninety dollars with 5% per annum interest thereon from this date and that the costs of filing and typing this final account be deducted from said sum said costs to be ascertained by certificate of the clerk and upon payment of this judgment that the bond of M.A. Vinson Tutor be cancelled and discharged.
Done and signed in Open court this Feb 9, 1898
W.N. Potts
Judge 5th District

Received of M.A. Vinson, Tutor the sum of Three Hundred Thirty Four and 65/100 (334.65) come being in full payment & satisfaction of its written judgment excepting its costs which the said Vinson is to pay to this clerk & sheriff respectively & accordingly $45.35 dollars. Upon presentation of this receipt _the clerk is authorized to correct this Tutors Bond. This February 9th 1898
A.A. Smily
Atty.

Below are copies of Subpoena's that were issued for this case:
_______________________________________________________________________
Succession of John and Eliza Thompson, Dec'd FIFTH DISTRICT COURT

Parish Of Ouachita, STATE OF LOUISIANA
To Mrs Hattie A Leox
You are hereby summoned to appear in the Fifth District Court for the Parish of Ouachita February 9, 1898 at 9 o'clock A.M., and from day to day and term to term until discharged by the Court to testify to the truth according to your knowledge in a controversy pending therein between ______________________plaintiff, and __________________________
Defendant, on the part of Tutor and therefore you are not to fail under penalty of the law.
By order of the Court this 8th day of February A.D., 1898
(Signed) R.A. Young Clerk
_______________________________________________________________________
Succession of John and Eliza Thompson, Dec'd FIFTH DISTRICT COURT

Parish Of Ouachita, STATE OF LOUISIANA
To W.J C Scriboon
You are hereby summoned to appear in the Fifth District Court for the Parish of Ouachita February 9, 1898 at 9 o'clock A.M., and from day to day and term to term until discharged by the Court to testify to the truth according to your knowledge in a controversy pending therein between ______________________plaintiff, and __________________________
Defendant, on the part of Opponents and therefore you are not to fail under penalty of the law.
By order of the Court this 9th day of February A.D., 1898
(Signed) R.A. Young Clerk

More About JOHN T. THOMPSON:
Burial: September 1880, Loch Arbor Cemetery, Swartz Louisiana

More About JOHN THOMPSON and LOUISA VINSON:
Marriage: December 25, 1867, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana

Child of LOUISA VINSON and WILLIAM GRANT is:

WILLIAM³ GRANT, b. Abt. 1865, Ouachita Parish Louisiana.

Children of LOUISA VINSON and JOHN THOMPSON are:

ii.

JOSEPH C.³ THOMPSON, b. October 08, 1869, Ouachita Parish Louisiana; d. Ouachita Parish Louisiana; m. FANNIE LEWIS.

More About JOSEPH C. THOMPSON:
Burial: Loch Arbor Cemetery, Ouachita Parish Louisiana

	iii.	MELVIN THOMPSON, b. 1872, Ouachita Parish Louisiana.
5.	iv.	ADA THOMPSON, b. February 12, 1876, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana; d. July 12, 1953, Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
	v.	ROBERT E. THOMPSON, b. 1875, Ouachita Parish Louisiana.

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