Birth15-21 Dec 1813, Pittsylvania Co, VA
Death19 Oct 1883, Lincoln Co, MO
Misc. Notes
Uncle Charlie thinks Bird is buried on the farm in Moscow Mills, MO.
Circuit Court Record, Lincoln Co, MO, LDS film 0973695, Book E Oct 1855-May 1859
State of Missouri vs Bird Farmer March 25, 1859
(Charge) Permitting slave to go at large upon the hiring his own time.
A true bill. A. M. Thomas, foreman
Circuit Court Record, Lincoln Co, MO, LDS film 0973695, Book F Sept 1859-Jan 1864
State of Missouri vs Bird Farmer Sept 19, 1859
Indictment for permitting slave to act as a free person.
Now here come as well the Circuit attorney who prosecutes on behalf of the State as the Defendant by A. V. McKee his attorney, who says he is guilty in manner and form as in said indictment against him it is alleged. The Court thereupon assess a fine against him of Twenty dollars. It is considered by the Court that State have and recover of said Bird Farmer said fine of Twenty dollars, and also the costs and charges in this behalf incurred - and that execution issue therefore
Lincoln Co, MO Deed Book S. Page 361/362 (27-Mar-1866), LDS film 973675
This deed is made and entered into this twenty-seventh day of March eighteen hundred and sixty-six by and between Bird Farmer of Lincoln County Missouri party of the first part, and William H. Farmer of said County and said party of the second part. Witnesseth that the said party of the first part in consideration of love and affection for a son, and the sum of one dollar to him paid by the party of the second part, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by these presents. To bargain and sell, convey and confirm to wit: the South half of the South West Quarter of Section ten, Township forty-eight, Range one East [Except for one acre sold by M. Wright to C. R. Duncan for a mill seat] containing seventy-nine acres more or less. Also fifty-three acres South of said land being W. D. Wrights part of Morgan Wrights real estate on partition. All in Lincoln County, State of Missouri. Sold subject to the conditions herein after expressed. To have and to hold the same together with all the rights, immunities, privileges and appurtenances to he same belonging to the said party of the second part and to said William H. Farmer's heirs and assigns forever; The said Bird Farmer hereby covenanting that his heirs, executors and administrators shall and will warrant and defend the title to the premises to the said party of the second part and to his heirs and assigns forever against the lawful claims of all persons. Subject to the express condition: said party of the first part is to hold and retain possession of all said real estate herein before described. Also lately free from control in any manner by said party of the second part during his natural life; and at his death said party of the second part shall enter upon and hold said land as expressed in the above warrantee. In witness whereof the said party of the first part has hereunder set his hand and seal the day and year first above written.
Bird Farmer (Seal)
Executed in the presence of
Francis C. Cake
State of Missouri, County of Lincoln
Be it remembered that on the twenty-seventh day of March A. D. eighteen hundred and sixty-six, before me the undersigned a clerk of the County Court, came Bird Farmer who is personally known by me to be the same person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument of writing as party thereto and acknowledged the same to be his act and deed for the purpose therein mentioned.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and official seal the day and year first above written.
Francis C. Cake Clerk
Filed for record 27th day of March 1866
Alexander H. Martin Recorder
Lincoln Co, MO Probate Record, Vols F-G, page 322, LDS film 974468
May 14, 1864
Now here John F. Abbott, a minor over the age of fourteen years, appears and makes choice of Bird Farmer as Guardian of his person and Curator of his Estate. The Court appoint Bird Farmer Guardian of the person and Curator of the Estate of Susan E. Abbott. Whereupon said Farmer execute bond to the State of Missouri, to use in the benefit of said Wards in the penalty of One Thousand Dollars with Casper Extins (?) and Joseph S. Sears (?) as his security, which bond is approved by the Court and is now placed on file.
Lincoln Co, MO Probate Record , Vols H-J, page 359, LDS film 974469
February 15, 1870
On settlement with Bird Farmer Guardian of Susan E. Abbott, the Court find upon adjusting his accounts the he is indebted to said ward, in the sum of $41.23 and entitled to a credit of $41.23 leaving nothing in his hands and he is discharged.
Lincoln Co, MO Probate Record, Vols H-J, page 528, LDS film 974469
July 26, 1871
Now here Bird Farmer, Guardian of John F. Abbott, appears and shows to the court that the said John F. Abbott has arrived at his majority, and had ordered an execution issued from the Court, for the amount due him from his said guardian, that said execution had been levied on land belonging to the said Guardian and that the same had been sold to satisfy said execution, that said execution had been fully satisfied, and that therefor he was not indebted to said ward in any amount, all of which facts being proved to the satisfaction of the Court, it is ordered, that said Guardian be finally discharged.
Lincoln Co, MO Will Record 1882-1893 , Vol 4 page 33, LDS film 0973699
Bird Farmer, Deceased
I Bird Farmer of Clark Township Lincoln County Missouri being of sound mind and memory and being desirous of making a disposition of my property to my heirs before my death do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking all others and former wills by me made.
1st I will that all my just debts and funeral expenses be paid by my executor hereinafter named out of my personal property or estate.
2nd I give and bequeath to my wife Elizabeth Farmer a dower interest in my real estate situated in Township 48, Range (1) East in Lincoln County Missouri. Also one dollar in cash to be paid out of my personal property by my executor within one year after my death to have and to hold during her natural life.
3rd I will and give to my son Wm Hubbard all my personal property except one dollar I give to my said wife Elizabeth Farmer and after said debts and funeral expenses is paid to have together with all of my said real estate to have and hold after the death of my said wife Elizabeth Farmer forever to do with as he may feel disposed.
4th I nominate constitute and appoint William Hubbard Farmer as executor of this my last will and testament in testimony whereof I have this 9th day of July 1883. Subscribed my name and affixed my seal
Bird Farmer (seal)
Signed sealed and delivered by the said Bird Farmer as and for his last will and testament in our presents who have subscribed our names hereto as witnesses hereto at his request.
James I. Williams
John C. Williams
State of Missouri, County of Lincoln-In Vacation of Probate Court
Be it remembered that on this the 19th day of October 1883. Before me B. W. Wheeler Judge of the Probate Court held in and for the County and State aforesaid personally appeared James I. Williams and John C. Williams who are the subscribing witnesses to the annexed will of Bird Farmer deceased and being by one first duly sworn depose and say that the said Bird Farmer the testator subscribed the same in their presents and published and declared said will an instrument in his own writing to be his last will and testament and at the time of signing the same he states said testator was of sound and disposing mind more than twenty one years of age. And that said ____? attested said will as witnesses thereto by subscribing their names in the presence of the testator and of each other and at the request of the said testator.
James I. Williams
John C. Williams
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 19th day of October A. D. 1883
B. W. Wheeler
Judge of Probate
State of Missouri, County of Lincoln
I B. W. Wheeler Judge of Probate in and for the said County do hereby certify that the within affidavits of James I. Williams and John C. Williams taken by me on the day therein specified were deemed by me sufficient proof to establish the foregoing will as the will of Bird Farmer, deceased .
Witness my hand and the seal of said court at office in Troy MO this 19th day of October A. D. 1883
B. W. Wheeler
Judge of Probate
Recorded Oct 19, 1883
B. W. Wheeler Judge
Lincoln Co, MO Probate Record 1875-1884, Vols K-L, page 582, LDS film 0974470
The Court approves the probate of the will of Bird Farmer deceased on the affidavit of James I. Williams and John C. Williams, taken by the Judge of this Court in vacation.
Research
Source
417 has birthdate as 15-Dec-1813 and death date as 1-Oct-1883
Spouses
Deathabt Mar 1863, Lincoln Co, MO
Misc. Notes
Names, dates and ages of Alice and Abbott children are from 1850 and 1860 census, which do conflict.
Inventories, Appraisements, Sale Bills, March 1863, Vol C, Page 114, LDS film 974473
Inventory of the Estate of Alice Farmer
Cash on hand-notes-1 horse. Oxen and yoke. 1 log chain. 1 clock. 1 bureau. 1 table
Negro man, Daniel
Negro man, Peter
Negro man, George
Negro children, two
Negro woman, Ann
Negro woman, Lucy
Negro woman, Harriet
Negro woman, Chancy
Witness James Wilson, James G. Horton
State of Missouri, County of Lincoln
Be it remembered that on this 27th day of March 1863. Before Francis C. Cake Clerk of the Court of said County, personally appeared Bird Farmer Administrator of Alice Farmer. Late of the County of Lincoln, deceased, who being by me duly sworn on his oath says that the foregoing is a full inventory and description of all the money, goods, chattels, and estate real and personal, books, papers, evidences of debt and of title of the deceased, and of all debts due or becoming due, so far as he can ascertain them, and that he is not indebted or bound in any contract to the deceased at the time of her death, except as stated in said inventory.
Sworn and subscribed before me this 27th day of March 1863 Bird Farmer
F. C. Cake clerk
Per Jas. M. McLellan D.C.
Recorded March 27th 1863
F. C. Cake clerk
State of Missouri , County of Lincoln
James M. Wilson, James K. Cannon and James G. Horton being appointed to appraise the personal estate of Alice Farmer, deceased, before entering on their duties make oath and say that they are not interested nor of kin to any person interested in said estate, as heir or devisee and they will to the best of their ability view and appraise the slaves and other personal estate to them produced.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28 day of March 1863. Jas. D. Shelton J P
James G. Horton
James M. Wilson
Jas. K. Cannon
1 log chain .50
5 chains 2.50
1 clock 3.50
1 bureau 8.00
1 table 1.00
1 yoke of oxen 50.00
1 Negro man, Daniel 400.00
1 Negro man, Peter 400.00
1 Negro man, George 400.00
1 Negro woman, Ann 300.00
1 Negro woman, Lucy and two children 500.00
1 Negro woman, Harriet 300.00
2365.50
Recorded March 12th 1863
F. C. Cake clerk
Sale Bill of the Estate of Alice Farmer
1 log chain 1.40
5 chains 2.50
1 clock 2.50
1 bureau 13.25
1 table 1.00
1 yoke of oxen 78.50
1 horse 11.00
110.15
Recorded March 12th 1863
F. C. Cake clerk
Lincoln Co Probate Record, Vols F-G, page 596, LDS film 974468
May 17, 1866
Now here Bird Farmer Administrator of the Estate of Alice Farmer deceased appears for final Settlement and makes proof to the satisfaction of Court that all persons interested in said Estate have ben notified of his intention to apply at this time for said Settlement by a publication in the Herald a public newspaper printed in this County for four weeks prior to the present term for this Court. Upon adjusting his accounts the Court find that he is indebted to said Estate in the sum of $934.71 and is entitled to a credit of $294.74 leaving a sum of six hundred and thirty nine 97/100 dollars with which he is now charged, And he is ordered to distribute as follows, to wit: $634.93
To Mary Farmer 120.30
To Thomas F. Abbott 122.84
To William H. Abbott 122.84
To Leonard Abbott 93.76
To Margaret Hubbard 58.05
To John F. Abbott 58.05
To Susan E. Abbott 58.05
And he is discharged from further annual settlements.
Lincoln Co Probate Record, Vols F-G, page 630, LDS film 974468
August 16, 1866
On settlement with Bird Farmer, Administrator of Alice Farmer deceased, the Court find upon adjusting his accounts that he is indebted to said Estate in the sum Six hundred and thirty nine 97/100 dollars, and is entitled to the same amount and he is discharged.