GED4WEB version 4.41 Hawkins Fountain Melvin [Male] b. 1811 Bedford Co, Virginia - d. ABT 1865 Bedford, Virginia, USA
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It is assumed Fountain was born in Bedford after parents 1804 arrival. There has not been any concrete proof of his birth in any records. There are a few indications in old court records and papers. It is certain that George W. Hawkins is Fountain's brother. Both are mentioned as sons in the will of William Hawkins, Craig County, Virginia, made in 1848. George was the Sec.y for Fountain and Celine's marriage bond. Fountain was a witness for George in the purchase of property in 1833. Fountain and George made land purchases at the same time in 1833, and were neighbors. Both purchases were made form Edward and Katherine Estes. Katherine (Catherine "Catey") is the sister of George and Fountain, mentioned in the will of Jane Bayne, April 1802, and in the will of William Hawkins, her father. In other records, the name Fountain is recorded in a court order to William Hawkins: March Court 1827-" The court doth appoint William Hawkins guardian to his infant children Viz. Gilley, Fountaine, Spotswood, Harvey and Martha Ann Hawkins who gave bond in the penalty of Two Thousand dollars conditioned according to Law." These same children are mentioned in the bible insert belonging to the Love family. Fountain and Celine named some of their children the same as the brothers and sisters in the court order. There was a Spotswood, a Harvey and a Martha. John Henry named his first son William. William is Fountain and Georges father's name, husband to Jinny (Jane) Bayne Hawkins. In the birth and death records of Bedford Co.: 3/8/1871- George W Hawkins, age 71 yrs. 6 mo.; son of William and Jane Hawkins; husband of Nancy A. Hawkins; born at Culpeper Court House, Va. Fountain may have been born in Bedford County, as William first bought land from his father in law, George Bayne, in 1804. Catherine was probably born in Culpeper County as she is mentioned in the will of her grandmother, 1802.
Fountain died before September 18 of 1865. There is an inventory and appraisement of the estate. Due to the prolonged time factor in courts of the day, the death of Fountain may have been a couple of months earlier. It lists many of the items they owned on their farm. His wife died after 1852, but before the 1860 census. There is a Hawkins death listed as unnamed female 1855. At the sale of items on the estate, Thomas Hawkins is recorded as making a purchase at the sale. Thomas was George's son.
It is possible that the reason for the 1827 court appointment of William as the guardian of his infant children is due to the probate/ inheritance the children were willed by their grandfather, George Bayne, who died in about April of 1825.
Following is the contents of the Inventory and Appraisement of the Estate of Fountain M. Hawkins deceased. Made this 18th day of September 1865:
1 cut reel 2.00
Lott old Hames & irons 5.00
Large Harrow 5.00
Hay Forks 1.00
Hilling Hoes 2.00
Mattocks 3.00
oxe yokes 1.50
_ shovels & spade 1.50
1 digger. Singletree, sythe Blade 2.00
1 old plough 1.00
1 Doubletree, 2 singletrees 3.00
1 Big Ploughs 6.00
1 " Ditto 1.00
2 shovel Ditto 3.00
1 Coulter & Stock 1.00
1 old wagon tyre 2.50
1 sythe & cradle 1.50
1 cross cut saw 3.00
1 grind stone 5.00
3 old cart wheels & axtel trees 8.00
1 old wagon 12.50
1 wash pot 3.00
1 pr steelyards 1.00
3 Lard Firkins 3.00
2 jars & 1 jug .75
1 churn & coffee Pot 1.00
1 Meal Sifter & sheep shears .25
1 old cupboard & lott old BBls (Bushels?)) 1.00
1 lott cooking utensils & 1 table 5.00
6 windsor chairs 3.00
2 split bottom chairs .50
1 card table 1.50
1 looking glass 1.50
2 candlesticks 1.00
1 water bucket .50
1 Bed & Furniture 38.00
1 Holding table 4.00
1 old desk 1.50
1 cupboard 4.00
1 Lott Table Ware 2.00
2 sad irons 1.00
1 pr. andirons & pr shovel & tongues .50
1 Bedstead, Bed & Furniture 10.00
2 chests 2.00
1 walnut chest 1.00
1 Bedstead, Bed & Furniture 20.00
6 Yarn Counterpins 26.00
1 Toilet Table .50
30 lbs. Wool Rool 15.00
2 men's saddles 7.00
19 large Hogs 152.00
13 Pigs 26.00
3 Oat stacks 75.00
1 Straw Pick & Chaff 8.00
1 Lott Fodder & Chaff in Barn 10.00
1 Wheat Fan 25.00
60 Bushels Wheat 9/ 90.00
2 Fodder Stacks 8.00
1 Lott Topps & Shucks off Corn Crop 10.00
60 BBls Corn 1 supposed crop 15/ 150.00
2 Hay Stacks $15.00 ea 30.00
1 sythe & cradle 2.00
1 Mowing Blade .50
1 Lott Hay in Stable 10.00
2 Sets Plough Gear 6.00
1 Lott Hay in Rags (?) House 15.00
1 Lott Irish Potatoes 3.00
1 Half Bushel Measure .25
40 heads sheep 80.00
3 Milch Cows 90.00
2 Heifers 60.00
1 yoke oxen 30.00
4 Yearling Calves 20.00
1 Bay Horse 50.00
1 Dun Ditto 40.00
1 Log Chain 3.00
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$1,219.75
We also appraise the following Bonds Viz:
Bond on Wm. Campbell, payable in Confederate States Treasury Notes
& date 28th May 1864 & subject to a credit of $15.00 on day of date- 1,275.00
Certificate of indebitedness of J.A. Wharton Treasurer for Bedford County
dates 13, August 1864 -3,000.00
Bond on Thomas Campbell Payable in Lawful Money of Virginia due
October 1862 -700.00
Bond on Thomas Campbell payable in Lawful Money of Virginia due
27 February 1862 -1,200.00
Bond on Thomas Campbell payable in current Money of Virginia due
26th Nov 1863 -1,000.00
Bond on Thomas Campbell payable in lawful money of Virginia due
1 Nov 1862 -600.00
Bond on Thomas Campbell payable in lawful money of Virginia due
18th August 1863 -1,000.00
Bond on Cabel Dooley due 5th April 1844 -8.00
Due Bill on James Camper dated 11th January 1844 -2.17
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10,004.00
We certify that we have appraised the foregoing Inventory of Property belonging to the estate of Fountain M. Hawkins dec'd as stated above.
Given under our hand this 18th day of September 1865.
Jno. Jones
James M. Williams
N.F. Thaxton appraisers
H.C. Cobb
J.H. Hawkins administrators
In the Clerks Office of Bedford County Court the 18th day of December 1865.
This Inventory and Appraisement of the personal estate of Fountain M. Hawkins ...............................................
Inventory of Sales of the Perishable estate of Fountain M. Hawkins dec'd Made the 19th day September, 1865.
Following this entry is the list of purchases and who bought the items for what price. There were a few item listed not specifically mentioned in the appraisal, such as 1 stone churn, 1 wood churn, candle molds, 1 skillet & lid, 1 small oven, 1 large pott & hooks, 1 small pot, 1oven & lid, 1 lott earthenware in cupboard, 2 pitchers, 1 Blue speckle cow, 4 red speckle cows (1 a Heifer), 1 Tin Lard Stand.
A total Sales of $ 2, 264.24. The bonds owed him were likely not collectable since the confederate money was illegal tender.
Followed by:
In Bedford County Court Clercks Office the 18th day of December 1865.
This list of the Sales of the personal estate of Fountain M. Hawkins deceased was produced in said office and admitted to record.
Teste
A.A. Arthur
We have yet to get a will from Fountain, although this court entry notes the Administrators as J.H. Hawkins and H.C. Cobb. We have located no other settlements of the estate.
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