On 24 Feb 1827 there was recorded the following decree by the Bullitt Circuit Court regarding a suit brought by Benjamin Summers, husband of John Beckwith's daughter Verlinda, against the remaining heirs to Beckwith's estate.
Bullitt Circuit Court Order Book L, Pages 106-107; 24 Feb 1827
Benjamin Summers, complainant against John Beckwith Heirs &c, defendants, in chancery.
This day this cause came on to be heard on the bill and answers of George W. Summers, administrator, Martha Beckwith the widow, Sally Beckwith, Richard Winn, and the answer of Anna Uptonia Beckwith by her guardian ad titem, Noah C. Summers, and the answer of William Yeatman by his guardian ad titem, Noah C. Summers and the Commissioners' reports filed; and the Court being sufficiently advised of and concerning the premises does finally decree and order that George F. Pope and Noah C. Summers or either of them do on the first Wednesday in May next in the town of Shepherdsville sell to the highest bidder in market overt at a credit of one, two and three years the following property, to-wit: one four acre lot of ground and brick dwelling house thereon and the appurtenances thereto belonging which lies adjoining the town of Shepherdsville; also one undivided moiety of and unimproved four acre lot adjoining the same town; also a half acre lot of ground and brick house thereon in the possession of Matthew Wilson; also one brick house and the land on which it stands in the possession of Henry Oldham, commonly called the bank house; also one lot, house and improvements now in the possession of Jonathan Gore Jr.
And it is further ordered and decreed that the commissioners aforesaid do on the first Thursday of May next at the house of Benjamin Summers proceed to sell in market overt to the highest bidder on a credit of six months the following slaves, to-wit: Jerry, Andrew, Harry, Bill, Rachel and Mary in each case giving twenty days notice by advertisement at the courthouse door in Shepherdsville and two of the most public places in the neighborhood, taking bond with approved security from the purchasers, and that he make report to the next term of this Court until which time this cause is continued.
The remaining heirs included the widow Martha Beckwith, daughter Sally Beckwith, Richard Winn who had married another daughter Eleanor Beckwith, granddaughter Anna Uptonia Beckwith who was the only child of son Basil Beckwith, and William Yateman, son of Martha Beckwith who married Thomas Yeatman.
On 30 Aug 1827, George F. Pope, as commissioner appointed by the Bullitt Circuit Court in this case, deeded Shepherdsville town lot 27 and the part of lot 28 on which sat the brick shop to Matthew Wilson as shown below. Wilson later sold the brick house on Lot 28 to Richard B. Simcoe in trust for Henrietta Oldham.
Bullitt Circuit Court Deed Book A, Pages 105-106
This indenture made this 30th day of August 1827 between George F. Pope, commissioner appointed by decree of the Bullitt Circuit Court in the case of Benjamin Summers against John Beckwith's heirs of the county of Bullitt and state of Kentucky on the one part and Matthew Wilson of the same county and state of the other part.
Witnesseth that the said George F. Pope, commissioner as aforesaid, for and in consideration of the said decree and proceedings the record hath and by these presents doth grant, alien, release, convey and confirm unto the said Matthew Wilson, his heirs &c a certain half acre lot of land lying in and a part of the town of Shepherdsville and known and designated on the new plan of said town by the number 27. Also that part of lot number 28 in the new plan of said town on which the brick shop now occupied by Henry Oldham stands and which was formerly known as the banking house belonging to the Shepherdsville bank.
To have and to hold the said lot and part of lot with all and singular the improvements thereon and thereto appertaining unto the said Matthew Wilson, his heirs &c free and clear of and from all right and title of dower or other incumbrance and to his and their only proper use, benefit and behoof forever, and the said George F. Pope, commissioner as aforesaid, for and on behalf of the heirs of John Beckwith dec'd doth covenant and agree to and with the said Matthew Wilson, his heirs &c, that they the said heirs will warrant and forever defend the said lot and part of lot and improvements thereon unto the said Matthew Wilson, his heirs &c from themselves and their heirs, and from the claim or claims of all and every person or persons claiming or to claim the same. In testimony whereof the said George F. Pope, commissioner as aforesaid, hereto sets his hand and seal on the day and year before written. (signed) George F. Pope, commissioner
If you, the reader, have an interest in any particular part of our county history, and wish to contribute to this effort, use the form on our Contact Us page to send us your comments about this, or any Bullitt County History page. We welcome your comments and suggestions. If you feel that we have misspoken at any point, please feel free to point this out to us.
The Bullitt County History Museum, a service of the Bullitt County Genealogical Society, is located in the county courthouse at 300 South Buckman Street (Highway 61) in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. The museum, along with its research room, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday appointments are available by calling 502-921-0161 during our regular weekday hours. Admission is free. The museum, as part of the Bullitt County Genealogical Society, is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization and is classified as a 509(a)2 public charity. Contributions and bequests are deductible under section 2055, 2106, or 2522 of the Internal Revenue Code. Page last modified: 15 Dec 2025 . Page URL: bullittcountyhistory.org/bchistory/commissioner-wilson27.html
