Adam Sheffield born, 1760 NC. and died 1844 Benton Co. AL. It appears he married a Priscilla who was born 1765, and died 1839 St. Clair Co. AL.
If this is correct then Adam married after the death of Priscilla as in his estate in 1844, the wife's name is Elly.
May l, 1840 (received); Petition of Elly Shuffield of lawful age and a citizen of Benton County, Alabama, as widow of Adam Shuffield late of Benton Co. Alabama, deceased, for dower.
Adam Shuffield died owning Fraction N of Fractional Sec 31 in Fractional T13 R6E-39 94/100 acres; and Fraction O of Fractional Sec 31 Fractional T13 R6E - 43 20/100 acres; NE corner which he sold before his death
Adam Shuffield died intestate. Isham Shuffield, one of his sons over the age of 21 years and a citizen of Benton County, Alabama is Administrator.
Other children of said intestate are:
She married Adam Sheffield Abt. 1789, son of John Sheffield and Hanna Melton. He was born Abt. 1754 in Moore Co., NC, and died 1844 in Benton CO., AL.
Children of Adam Sheffield are:
1. Polly Sheffield, born about 1792. She married Berry Dodd September 25, 1810.
2. Nancy Sheffield, born about 1794 and died November, 1867. Married Mark Phillips
3. Hannah Sheffield, born about 1797; married Robert Weems.
4. Nathan Sheffield, born June 09, 1789
5. Wesley Sheffield, born about 1798
6. Pleasant Sheffield, born about 1802.
7. Lydia Sheffield, born about 1800. Married E. Boland born about 1800.
8. Milly Jones, formerly Milly Shuffield, now the wife of William Jones, born about 1803.
Sally Wesson, formerly Sally Shuffield, now the wife of Thomas Wesson, born Abt. 1804
Adam Shuffield, born about 1805 in Franklin CO., GA; died about 1870 in Calhoun CO., MS.
Everett Shuffield, born Abt. 1812
Isham Shuffield
All of whom are of lawful age and citizens of the State of Alabama except said Adam Shuffield, Everett Shufffield and Sally Wesson who are citizens of Mississippi.
In addition to the above named Heirs who are of lawful age, there are two infant sons under the age of 21 years which were begotten by the said descendant on the body of this Petitioner, to wit: Adam Sheffield, a second of the same name; and John Sheffield - both of whom reside with her and are under the care of the Petitioner. Petitioner further shows that she is in possession of said lands as the widow of the said descendant (who died in the fall of the year 1844) and that there are no other persons in possession of any of the lands that the Petitioner knows of. She resides "at the Mansion house lately occupied by the said decedent-" September l0 1844 State of Alabama, Benton Co. "to Mr. Smith Judge of the County Court of Benton Co. these few lines is to let you no that I do not intend to administer on the deceased property of Adam Sheffield. September l0th 1844 Elly X Shuffield Sale 25th Nov. Note on back: Appraiser Wm C. Lee Mark Phillips James Allum Oct 22 1844 October 22, 1844, Isham Shuffield appointed Administrator of the estate of Adam Shuffield, deceased. Bond for $4,000 with Robert Weems, William C. Lee and John Weems as Securities. Nov 21 1844. Inventory and appraisal of personal estate of Adam Shuffield, deceased, by William C. Lee, James Allums and Marp Philips. Nov 25 1844. Sale bill.; Buyers were: John Weems, Nathan Shuffield, Martin Baker, Samuel Sauls, Green Humphries, Thomas J. Burgess, Martin Hal, Joseph T. McBrayer, Peter Chaney, James J. Lewis, Pleasant Gilbert, Ingram Lee, ELijiah ottery, Ellin Shuffield, John A. Spaldin, Isham Shuffield, Wesley Shuffield, G.B. Douthit, Samuel Midcalf, William Gillcrease, John Shuffield, Joseph Dill, Robert Weems, William C. Lee, Mark kkPhilips, Jesse W. Hannah, Joseph Richey, William Booker, James Lister, Chandle Aubeary, Abner Wesson, Tolbert Gibson, John Hood, Beary Dodd, Samuel Reed, Thomas C. Bollin, Samuel D. Mclooney, Thomas W. Gilbert, Willliam Reed, C.V. (or U?) Dickie, Abner Wesson, Ambrose Haney, Samuel Dillard, James Moragne, William Phillips December 25 1844 Petition of Isham Shuffield. Administrator, to sell lands. He was appointed as Administrator Oct 22, 1844 Lands; Fraction N. of Fractional Sec 31 Fractional T13 R6E-39 94/100 acres Fraction O of Fractional Sec 31 Fractional T13 R6E - 43 20/100 acres SE l/1 of Fractional Sec 31 Fractional T13 R6E-40 acres in NE l/4 sold in Benton Co. AL Wl/1 of SE l/4 Sec 27 T13 R5E - 80 acres; in St. Clair Co. AL Adam Shuffield, deceased, left widow Elly Shuffield entitled to 1/3 children Polly Dodd, wife of Berry Dodd Nancy Philips, wife of Mark Philips Hannah Wims, wife of Robert Wims Nathan Shuffield Lydda Boland, wife of Thomas C. Boland Wesley Shuffield Pleasant Shuffield Adam Shuffield Isham Shuffield Everett Shuffield Milly Jones, wife of William Jones Sally Wesson, wife of Thomas Wesson John Shuffield Adam Shuffield (a second of the same name) All are 21 year of age except John Shuffield and the last named Adam Shuffield who are minors under 21 years. July l, 1845, Dower for Elly Shuffield laid off by G.B. Douthit, William M. Richey, Samuel Reed, Matthew Lee, and Jesse C. Wyatt August 30, 1845, Ellen Shuffield, widow, relinquishes dower rights to Wl/2 of SEl/4 of Sec 27 T13 R Nov 14, 1846 List of names of all lawful heirs of Adam Shuffield, deceased, by Isham Shuffield of DeKalb Co. Al, Administrator of Adam Shuffield, deceased. "The State of Alabama Walker County Polly Shuffield, the wife of Berry Dodd Nancy Shuffield, the wife of Mark Philips of Benton Co. Al Hannah Shuffield, the wife of Robert Weems Pleasant Shuffield, Lydia Shuffield, the wife of Thomas C. Dowlen of St. Clair Co. Al Nathan Shuffield Wesley Shuffield Milly Shuffield the wife of William Jones Adam Shuffield of Choctaw Co. Mississippi Everet Shuffield of Ittawambia Co Ms Sarah Shuffield the wife of Thomas Wesson of Lafayette Co. TN. (of Benton Co., Al Adam Shuffield John Shuffield Elendor Shuffield, the wife of Adam Shufield, deceased and Isham Shuffield of DeKalb Co. Alabama" Nov 21 1846 Statement of accounts by Isham Shuffield, Administrator Heirs given as: Polly Dodd, wife of Berry Dodd Nancy Philips, wife of Mark Philips Hannah Weems, wife of Robert Weems Pleasant Shuffield Lydia Bowlin, wife of Thomas C. Bowlin Wesley Shuffield Milly Jones, wife of William Jones Adam Shuffield Everet Shuffield Sarah Wesson, wife of Thomas Wesson Adam Shuffield John Shuffield The above named are the children of the deceased. Nathan Shuffield, one of the children of the deceased, has recently departed this life leaving the following children: John Shuffield, over 21 years Polly Gilchrist, beleived to be under 21 year (listed as over 21 years in final settlement), wife of William Gilchrist, Nancy Dunaway, minor, wife of Sanford Dunaway, Nathan Shuffield, a minor Elizabeth Shuffield a minor, Widow is Cela Shuffield. Isham Shuffield, Administrator is also one of the heirs. Elendor Shuffield is widow of Adam The second of the above named Adam Shuffields and John Shuffield are the children of decedent and are minors under 21 years. All other heirs except where stated are over 21 years. April 14 1847. Final settlement by Isham Shuffield, Administrator Heirs listed as above. October l 1847, Stated settlement of the estate of Adam Sheffield, deceased Balance due by administrator $l,l97.70 Widow l/5 $ 239.54 Balance to be distributed to 14 children $ 959.16 each N. Shuffield, deceased, one share $ 68.45 to be divided between 5 children: Paid him by Administrator $43.04/leaving $25.4 John Shuffield $5.08 Willim Gilcrease and wife Polly $5.08 Sanford Dunaway and wife Nancy $5.08 Nathan Shuffield $5.08 Elizabeth Shuffield $5.08 Berry Dodd $68.44 M. Phillips $68.44 Weems $68.44 Pleasant Shuffield $68.44 Thomas C. Bowlen $68.44 Wesley Shuffield $68.44 William Jones $68.44 Adam Shuffield $68.44 Everett Shuffield $68.44 Thomas Wesson $68.44 A. Shuffield, Jr $68.44 John Shuffield $68.44 Isam Shuffield $68.44 December 20, 1852. James A. McCampbell appointed Guardian of John Shuffield and Adam Shuffield, minor heirs of Adam Shuffield, Sr., deceased. Bond for $400.00 with S.P. Hudson and Joel H. Farmer as Securities. May 15, 1854 Annual settlement by J.A. McCampbell, Mentions J.N. Young as former Guardian of Adam and John Shuffield, minor children of Adam Shuffield, Sr., deceased. Paid Ellen and Green B. Humphreys for board and clothing for the year 1853 the amount of $20.00 for John and $30.00 for Adam. December 31, 1855. Green B. Humphries appointed Guardian of John Sheffield and Adam Sheffield, minors, with Samuel Gibson and John Gibson as Securities. Bond for $200. December 31, 1855 Letters of Guardianship for Green B. Humphries as guardian of John Shuffield and Andrew (sic) Shuffield, minors. February 5, 1856. Final settlement by J.A. McCampbell as Guardian of Adam and John Shuffield. Green B. Humphries now Guardian. June 11, 1858. Notice to Green B. Humphries as Guardian of John and Adam Shuffield, minors, to file his accounts for annual settlement July 17 1858. Statement for annual settlement by G.B. Humphries, guardian of John and Adam Shuffield, minor heirs of Adam Shuffield mentions J. A.McCampbell as their former Guardian. 9 May, 1843 State of Alabama Benton Co: Know all men by these presence that I Peter Chaney hath this day bargained and sold unto Adam Sheffield of the State and County aforesaid all my right title and interest that I have in and to an Estate of Thomas Miniard, deceased in Hall Co. State of Georgia for the Sum of Two hundred Dollars, to me in hand this the 9 day of May 1 Attest W. J. Willis Peter X Chaney (Seal)
