No.489) W.N.B. Jones vs Elias J. Palmer & Enoch Harrison. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.491) Filed 24 Nov. 1873. Mark M. Hicks vs Penelope Hicks. Married Monroe Co. 4 Aug 1864. Nov 1871 she deserted him and refuses to return. Divorce granted and he gets custody of children Royston T. and Oliver H. Hicks who are of tender age and he relinguishes any claim to her property.
No.492) Filed 24 Nov 1873. Mary C. Heiskell by next friend Samuel Steele vs E.D. Heiskell et al. E.D. and Mary C. are husband and wife. Samuel Steel, 79 in 1875, is brother of Mary C. File contains copy of Will of Mary Steel and also Edwin Heiskell's Cert. of Discharge from Bankruptsy.
No.493) Jerry McGuire vs James R. Henley & John R. Gaines. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.493B) J.H. Hicks, county supt. of public schools. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.494) George Brown & W.J. Hicks vs William Bailey & Abraham McLemore. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.495) A.P. Glass vs E.W. & J.M. Stephens. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.496) Rufus Giles vs William R. Yarberry. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.497) M.A. Helm, gdn of Nettie F. Keith vs Nettie F. Keith & others. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.498) Filed 2 Apr 1874. R.H. Carson vs A.M. Carson et al. William Carson boarded with R.H. Carson in Monroe Co. from 1871 to 1873. William Carson was a man without family, his wife having died several years before, and his children, all of full age, having removed to other States. Wm. Carson left Monroe Co. A.M. Carson of Mo. is a son of Wm.
No.499) John Minis, adm. of John Carson decd vs Calvin Hines. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.500) Filed 22 Apr 1874. John Minis, Adm. of John Carson vs Phebe Carson et al. John Carson died Monroe Co. 25 Oct 1873 intestate leaving widow Phebe and children; 1. R.H. 2. Alonzo B. 3. Alvin B. 4. John G. 5. Hannah J. 6. Mary W. 7. Fidelia A. wife of James Stephens all of above of Monroe Co. 8. Phebe T. Carson of Ind. 9. A.L. Carson dec'd whose children are J.H, Mary A., Ada R., Martha J., Sallie L., Anderson E., all of Monroe Co. 10. Narcissa E. Adams dec'd whose children are (Rintha) Rutha M., John W., Tinkadore, Sallie B., and Lillie B. Adams all of Ind.
No.501) Filed 27 Apr 1874. James Scruggs vs Theressa N. Scruggs et al. John Scruggs died 1867 leaving widow Theresa N. who died 9 Nov 1888 and children: 1. Mary dec'd wife of George Brown of Knox Co. whose children are a. Elizabeth who marries A.S. Prosser a lawyer of Knox Co. b.Sarah F. or J. wife of R.N. Bradshaw a nonresident c. Margaret wife of James W. Montgomery of Bradley Co. d. John S. of Knox Co. e. Joseph of Knox Co. 2. R.F. 3. Abijah D. of McMinn Co. 4. Elizabeth E. wife of H.B. Yearwood 5. Sarah S. wife of William Stephens nonresident 6. Lavinia W. wife of Thomas Yearwood 7. Miranda L. wife of J.L. Carson 8. James Monroe Co. H.P. Dickey died intestate leaving widow Mary, no issue, and his bros. and sisters are William of Polk Co., Samuel of Rhea Co., J.W. a nonresident, John of James Co., Andrew of Loudon Co., Frank of Loudon Co., Wilburn of Loudon Co., Summerfield of Loudon Co., and Lucretia wife of David Browder of McMinn Co. Charles Owens died intestate leaving no widow and children: 1. Emma C. dec'd wife of Wm. J. Clayton (she d. after her father), her children: J.E., J.M., W.G., R.O., F.C., and H.A. Clayton. 2. James W. of Monroe Co. 3. Charles L. nonresident 4. Eliza wife of Alexander Patton nonresident 5. Jesse F. 6. Harriet O. wife of Geo. Beavers Nonresidents 7. Louisa wife of H.H. Morris of McMinn Co. 8. Susan A. 9. Mary H. 10. Joseph M. dec'd whose child is Chas. Jr. nonres. 11. Sarah Ann Patton dec'd whose children are Charles O., Isaac, and James and perhaps another one.
No.502) Filed 27 Apr 1874. Jacob Scales and wife Amanda P. vs A.L. Rogers and wife Cherokee A. et al. Gideon Morgan died McMinn Co. 1851 leaving children: 1. Amanda P. wife of Jacob Scales- Cherokee Nation 2. Cherokee A. wife of A.L. Rogers of Cherokee Nation 3. Elizabeth L. wife of Wm. Eblin of Cherokee Nation 4. George W. Morgan dec'd whose children and heirs are G.H., F.M., M.C., E.C., and G.W. Morgan of Indian Territory, and Walter McSapadden of Monroe Co.- Geor. W.'s wife Martha K. dec'd. 5. Rufus Montezuma Morgan, dec'd without issue. 1876; Children of George W. Morgan, Gid. H. and Frank M. of Sequoyah Dist., Cherokee Nation. 1876: Letter from Connell Rogers, Fort Gibson, Cherokee Nation; he is due share of money from sale of land.
No.503) Flora Clark vs Mary E. Clark et al. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.504) Filed 4 May 1874. William Lemmons vs Amanda Lemmons. William of Meigs Co.; Amanda of Monroe Co. William Lemmons and Amanda Witt married Monroe Co. 5 Jan 1873 and lived Monroe and Meigs Co. He charges adultery with one John Gentry.
No.505) Filed 5 May 1874. I.W. Farmer, Adm. of Mary Farmer vs James Farmer et al. Mary Farmer died Monroe Co. May 1872 leaving children: 1. I.W. of McMinn Co. 2. James of Monroe Co. 3. Alex. of Monroe Co. 4. William of Monroe Co. 5. Susan Holloway of Monroe Co. 6. Mary Tinker, nonres. Mary is apparently Mary Elizabeth Farmer.
No.506) William Umphrey vs Edwin Hall et al. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.508) David P. Walker vs Nicholas G. Vineyard. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.509) C.W. & S.E. Coffin & J.H. Inman, execs. of James A. Coffin decd vs A.T.W. Payne & others. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.510) Filed 4 Mar 1874. E.A. Taylor et al vs Minerva C. Taylor. Jabin S. Taylor late of McMinn Co. died testate leaving wife Minerva C. and no issue. His heirs, bros. and sister, or their children are: 1. Louisa Boatright of Ar, 2. H.W. Taylor of Hamblen Co. 3. Emily Witt of Hamblen Co. 4. E.A. Taylor of Monroe Co. 5. George Taylor dec'd whose children are Lafayette, Thomas H., and James Taylor, and Vania Shelton all adults, and Mary Jabin, and George Taylor of Grainger Co., minors. 6. Rachel Witt dec'd whose heirs are Angeline wife of James C. Hodges of Hamblin Co., C.H. Witt of Sevier Co. 7. Amanda A. Brickell of Monroe Co. (she may be sister or she may be dau of Rachel Witt) 8. Elbert E. Taylor of Oregon.
No.511) Filed 8 Jun 1874. John R. Cole, Adm. of Isaac Cole vs Phillip Cole et al. Isaac Cole died 9 Dec 1867 and left children: 1. John E. Cole, born 28 Sep 1847 2. Phillip Cole 3. James Cole 4. Samuel G. Cole . (Children and heirs)(suit does not specify which) 5. Margaret formerly Cole wife of Minis Alexander 6. Rhoda formerly Cole wife of A.S. Dean 7. Mary Cole 8. Tennessee formerly Cole wife of Tom Brannum 9. Isaac Decker 10. John Decker 11. Margaret Venoy 12. Lina formerly Cole wife of Jacob Cluck or Clack.
No.512) Filed 26 Jun 1874. Isaac Denton vs J.R. Henley et al. Samuel Edington died Monroe Co. intestate Jun 1871 leaving widow Fannie and children 1. W.R. Edington nonres. 2. Eliza J. wife of James R. Henley 3. Mary Ann wife of A.M. Henley. Children of Eliza J. and James R. who live with their parents in Monroe Co. and are minors; Mary, Samuel, Charles, Melvina and George.
No.513) A.H. Hicks & Joseph Forsee, partners vs W.W. Grubb. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.514) Filed 25 Aug. 1874. Squire Arp vs G.S. Bright et al. John H. Bright died leaving children: G.S., C.L., and H.M. Bright supposedly of Colorado, John D. Bright of Mo., Ann wife of Wm. Walker of Loudon Co., J.L. supposed to be of Nebraska, L.A., A.K., and Mary wife of Alfred Arp. Squire Arp bought land from some of them.
No.515) Filed 31 Aug 1875. H.S. Bright, Exec of J.H. Bright vs H.K. Bright et al. John H. Bright died Monroe Co. testate 1850 leaving widow Sarah who died 1 Jun 1874 and children; G.S., Leonidas; Marcellus; John; Maria wife of Wm. Walker of Loudon Co.; Alfonzo; A.K.; and Mary wife of Alfred Arp.
No.516) James M. Young & Bros. vs W.L. Price & Jesse F. Owen. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.517) W.W. Totten & Bro. vs Mat Carter & others. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.518) Filed 14 Sep 1874. Daniel Jones, Adm. of W.C. Clark vs M.E. Clark et al. W.G. son of Thomas Clark dec'd. Clark died Monroe Co. 17 Feb 1874 leaving widow Mary E. without children. His bros. and sisters: 1. William E. 2. Thomas B. 3. Sarah Ann C. wife of W.W. McKeehan 4. Irena wife of Harvey Fryar of Loudon Co. 5. Cornelius B. of Houston Co., Tenn. 6. Zachariah Taylor Clark of Houston Co. 7. James of Ark. 8. Albert Sr. of Ark. 9. Josiah M. dec'd whose children are Thomas and Albert Jr. of Mo. 10. Peneophena Rogers dec'd whose children's names are unknown of Ark. 11. Amanda E. dec'd wife of Jacob Brown of Texas. Her only child died a minor. W.G. Clark is apparently W. Green Clark. Thomas Clark Sr. dec'd wife is Flora. Mary E. Clark widow of W.G. is sister to Daniel and C.H. Jones. Complainant says that when Amanda E. married Jacob Brown that he had a living wife, so marriage not legal. 1876: witness Mrs. Sarah P. Owens says she knew Jacob Brown in Washington Co. Tenn., that it was reported that during the War he married a Miss Owens of Washington Co. and is the same man who married Elvira Clark on Ponds Creek, Monroe Co., that Jacob came to Monroe Co. about time of the Surrender, and that Jacob's mother told her that the first wife was living when he married Elvira Clark. Certif. of Marriage of Jacob Brown to Martha (Mary) Cook in Wash. Co. 1 Mar 1864.
No.519) Filed 14 Oct 1874. R.W. Grubb vs W.W. Grubb. Washinton R. Grubb died intestate in James Co. Tenn 17 Nov 1873 and was a little past 77 yrs. old. His widow Nancy Grubb born 17 Mar 1803, is blind (1875); they lived at Athens after War was over, When son Robert first went to Calif., 15 Nov 1852, they were living Ringold, Ga. Son Robert retuned to Tenn 1861, fought in War, and then back to Calif. Children of Washington R. Grubb mentioned: 1. Robert W., 46, in 1876, and deposes in Holister, San Benito Co. Calif. 2. Woodberry W., insane 3. Franklin, the oldest son, who got money from his father to start business in Atlanta years ago, and in 1868 is of Thomaston, Ga. 4. J. Marion, dec'd about 1863, whose children are Jospeh R., S. Alice, and Ella minors 5. John J. of Sweetwater 6. and 7. two sons who died shortly after reaching their majority. 1875; witness James C. Brown, born 21 Apr 1843, is nephew to Washington R. Grubb and who lived in the family from age 8 or 10 until he was 26.
No.520) Filed 22 Oct 1874. Jesse F. Owens vs J.S. Thomas et al. Defendants; J.S. Thomas and J.R. Crumley of Sullivan Co., A.W. Boyd, C.K. Lyde, and F.A. Ramsey of Monroe Co., and Thomas G. Boyd in the State Prison at Nashville. Business suit.
No.521) Filed 2 Mov 1874. John W. Callie Thomasson vs T.K. Thomasson et al. John Thomasson of Monroe County died intestate 3 Apr 1873 leaving widow Louisa and children; 1. Thomas K. 2. George W. 3. Benjamin A. 4. Martha E. wife of G.W. Stewart 5. Mary E. wife of E.H. Benton all of above from Texas. 6. Dr. James McDonald Thomasson dec'd (who went to Medical College at Nashville) whose children are Emma of Polk Co., and Louisa who is at school at Coghill, McMinn Co. Saml. H. Wilson of Polk- Gdn. 7. John W. of Monroe Co. 8. Louisa Callie of Monroe Co. who marries Thomas D. Wilson by Jun 1875.
No.522) E.W. Tedford, gdn. of Martha E. Stephens a lunatic vs W.W. Porter et al. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.523) Filed 9 Nov 1874. J.E. Roberts vs John T. Simpson et al. D.B. Jackson dec'd has widow Mary E. and minor children Susan J., Wm. C., and Geo. B. all of Loudon Co.
No.524) Filed 11 Oct 1874. Mary C. Kittrell, Admx. of John P. Kittrell vs James Kitrell et al. File contains copy of Will of Pleasant Kittrell. Pleasant Kitrell died testate and his widow is now dead. Pleasant Kittrell's children (may be more). 1. John P. who died during late War while a soldier in Army - his widow is Mary C. and she has a sister named Mrs. McReynolds -no children. 2. James who went to Ky; in Aug 1861 and stayed there until Wars's end- was Solier in U.S. Army. 3. Solomon A., 55, in 1875; some of his children as are William, Mary Jane, Ollievan, Bettie, Julia 4. Betsy Ann Robin 5. Wm. P. Pleasant's Will made 9 Feb 1854.
No.526) Filed 27 Nov 1874. John T. Simpson by next friend vs J.J. Prater et al. J.J. Prater now of Texas was appointed in 1864 Gdn. to heirs of John Simpson. John Simpson's children; 1. John T. a minor 2. Sarah T. wife of Robert A. McCallie is a minor 3. David F. now of full age 4. Boman G. reached full age before 1871 5. Tressie reached full age before 1871 6. James C. died a minor shortly before 1871 7. Name not given 8. name not given.
No.527) County Court. Filed 1 Mar 1875. A.D. McLemore, Adm. of B.D. Clift vs Polly Clift et al. B.D. died intestate Monreo Co. in Spring of 1870, leaving widow Polly Ann Clift supposed now to be of Mo. and who deserted him about 6 mos. before he died; and he left children: 1. Betsy wife of Jeptha Tallent, Monroe Co. 2. Polly A. wife of Isham Avans- Monroe Co. 3. Lucinda Samples- Monroe Co. 4. Elizabeth dec'd wife of Rufus Mason - Monroe Co. and he left grandchildren. B.A., S.N., A.T., J.B., J.D., C.H., and Lucinda Clift all of Monroe Co.; M.J. Langford, Polly Ann wife of Thomas Ross, S.J. wife of Jacob Pesterfield, Margaret wife of Mabry Saunders, Missouri Mason, B.L. Mason, Anderson Mason, all of Monroe Co.; A.B. Mason of Ill.; J.M., H.P., Margaret, Nancy J. and Missouri Clift all of Mo. This case by No.534 no number. Case # 527 is J.F. Owens Adm. of Dr. F.H. Gregory.
No.528) Charles R. Hartsell & Isaac Lindsey vs Thomas Carver. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.529) Minerva McTeer vs J.L. Carson & John Minis adm. of John Carson decd. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.530) A.A. Barnes adm. of Thomas C. Lyon decd vs Joseph & L.L. Callaway, execs. of Thomas H. Callaway decd. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No. 531)Elizabeth Payne by next friend Robert Parks vs Edwin Hall & others. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.532) A.A. Boyd vs W.L. Harbison. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.533) William Burlison vs John R. & Isaac Burlison. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.534) Filed 15 mar 1875. Sarah C. Rogers by next friend et al vs Samuel Henderson and Wm. M. Henderson. File contains copy of Will of Joseph Henderson. Sarah C. wife of Wm. Rogers was Sarah C. Pressley to whom Joseph Henderson left his land, when she was about 7 or 8. Adm. John H. Johnston who afterwards moved to Polk Co. and died had used to probate Will and it was set aside. She appealed to Supreme Court and they ruled the land was hers. Wm. M. is son of Samuel Henderson. Wm. M. answers from Navarro Co., Texas. (I found nothing to tell who Sarah C. was whose daughter- see other Henderson suits).
No.535) T.B. Clark as next friend to Z.T. Clark vs Mary E. Clark, Flora Clark, Harvey Fryar & wife Irena, W.E. Clark, W.W. McKeehan & wife Sarah Ann, James Clark, and Albert Clark, the last two nonresidents. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.536) Thomas L. Williams gdn. of C.W. Coffin vs Abrahm B. & William Sutton. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.537) Filed 29 Mar 1875. Jesse F. Owen et al vs James Owens et al. Charles Owen died leaving children: 1. Jesse F. 2. S. Ada or Addie 3. M. Hassie who marries ___ Winton during suit 4. James 5. Louisa wife of W.A. Patton 6. Eliza wife of W.A. Patton 7. Emily C. dec'd wife of Wm. J. Clayton, whose children are Loue E., Jessie M., Wm. G., Robt. O., Frank Crawford, and H. Ada, all minors. 8. Joseph dec'd whose child is Charles L. Jr. 9. Sarah A. Patton dec'd whose children are Charles C., Isaac M., James, and Sarah Ann wife of Daniel Fore, all of Mo. These are the heirs as listed in body of Bill and the sum collected from sale is divided into 9 parts, but included with all the above as parties to the suit are C.L. Owen Sr. and Harriet O. wife of George Beavers of Texas.
No.538) Jesse F. Owen adm. of Charles Owen decd vs William H. McCaslin. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.539) Filed 30 Mar 1875. W.L. Marbison vs J.S. Thomas el at. File contains two long letters written from Thomas G. Boyd from prison in Nashville. Boyd seems to be in prison for "swindling, cheating, defrauding, and presenting false claims against the Government of the United States" - Circuit Court Knoxville, 1871, 1872, 1873.
No.540)William B. Misemer & others. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.541) A.A. Boyd vs J.R. Henley & wife E.J. & A.W. Boyd. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.542) Filed 15 April 1875. Adeline Bright vs G. Shelton Bright et al. Adeline and G. Shelton Bright married in Monroe Co. some 20 yrs. ago; they have 3 children, two living with Adeline and one married; G.S. abandoned her some 16 yrs ago. G.S. by being an heir of John H. Bright is entitled to 1/9th int. in land.
No.543) Filed 15 Apr 1875. Sarah A. Bright vs H.M. Bright et al. Sarah A. and H.M. Bright were married and about 3 years ago he abandoned her and two small children aged 6 and 3. H.M. is a son of John H. Bright dec'd and due money.
No.544) Arch Bacome vs F.K. Berry & wife & others. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.545) Filed 19 Apr 1875. John Minis, Adm. of Josias Gamble Sr. vs J.R. Leonard et al. Part of this information is from No. 547. Josias Gamble died intestate Monroe Co. 17 Jan 1875 leaving widow Polly and children; 1. Moses 2. Mary A. 3. Jane 4. Rachel Kinamon 5. Nancy wife of John Norton of Blount Co. 6. Elizabeth wife of Joel Barnes of Mo. 7. Hettie of Kansas 8. John R. of Kansas 9. Nathan a nonresident 10. Sarah M. wife of James P. Ghormley of Mo. 11. Josias Jr. dec'd whose minor children are David, Polly, Hettie, Sarah J., Josias P., Nancy A., John S., James P.
No.546) County Court. Filed 28 Jun 1875. Samuel McSpadden died intestate Monroe Co. 7 May 1874 His widow Charlotte died before dower was set. Children: 1. Isaac A.- Monroe Co. 2. Saml. E. - Monroe Co. 3. John T.- Bibb Co., Ala. 4. Thomas A.- Benton Co., Ark. 5. M.B. - Texas 6. James W. dec'd whose children are a. James B. minor of Green Co. Mo. b. Thomas M. minor of Green Co. Mo. c. Saml. W. of Cooke Co. Texas d. Mary L. wife of Henry S. Mason- Green Co., Mo. e. Martha A.F. wife of Wm. M. Bennett Green Co. Mo. f. Sarah J. wife of J.M. Julian of Green Co. Mo. g. Charlotte E. wife of T.H. McCray of Cooke Co., Texas.
No.547) Moses Gamble vs Jane Gamble et al. No.557) Filed 31 May 1875. J.J. Prater vs T.O. Henley et al. J.J. Prater of Grayson Co., Texas. Phillip Keller died leaving children: Washington, Martha wife of Jos. Forshee, Mary wife of Jesse Carter, Henry, Frances, and Hugh.
No.548) John Minis adm. of Josias Gamble Sr. decd vs A.M. McClellan. No.557) Filed 31 May 1875. J.J. Prater vs T.O. Henley et al. J.J. Prater of Grayson Co., Texas. Phillip Keller died leaving children: Washington, Martha wife of Jos. Forshee, Mary wife of Jesse Carter, Henry, Frances, and Hugh.
No.549) Charles F. White vs Thomas L. Williams, gdn of C.W. Coffin et al. No.557) Filed 31 May 1875. J.J. Prater vs T.O. Henley et al. J.J. Prater of Grayson Co., Texas. Phillip Keller died leaving children: Washington, Martha wife of Jos. Forshee, Mary wife of Jesse Carter, Henry, Frances, and Hugh.
No.550) I.W. Snider vs Samuel V. & Alexander B. Snider. No.557) Filed 31 May 1875. J.J. Prater vs T.O. Henley et al. J.J. Prater of Grayson Co., Texas. Phillip Keller died leaving children: Washington, Martha wife of Jos. Forshee, Mary wife of Jesse Carter, Henry, Frances, and Hugh.
No.551) William R. Smith vs Anderson Hawkins et al. No.557) Filed 31 May 1875. J.J. Prater vs T.O. Henley et al. J.J. Prater of Grayson Co., Texas. Phillip Keller died leaving children: Washington, Martha wife of Jos. Forshee, Mary wife of Jesse Carter, Henry, Frances, and Hugh.
No.552) Filed 10 May 1875. G.H. Morgan et al vs T.T. McSpadden et al. Gideon Morgan's Will is in File. Suit concerns his land Gideon Morgan's six children as in other suits. but this suit is brought by his grandchildren, the children of Geo. W. Morgan dec'd against James W. McSpadden and Joseph Callaway who bought the land or for some reason , and against the other grandchildren of Gideon Morgan who are defendants, except Walter McSpadden a great grandchild, son of Mary McSpadden dec'd who was a dau. of son George W. Morgan. Other grandchildren; (all of Geo. W.'s children are of Cherokee Nation): J.E. McElrath of Calif. Suzan Hayes and husband James of Bradley Co.; Ellen Morris and husband James who are nonresidents; T.T. McSpadden (Think he is a buyer and not a grandchild); Calvin Hanks; Robert Hanks; Henry Efford; Margaret McClelland; Bettie Lindsay and husband Dr. Lindsey; Colonel Rogers; Fannie Rogers; Lucy Rogers; A.L. Rogers Jr.; Hugh M. Rogers; Paul Rogers; Otto Rogers; Clifford Rogers; Charles Fowler; and Florence Fowler; last 8 being minors of Cherokee Nation. Gideon Morgan's wife separated from him before his death and she went West. Gideon's only place of residence according to witnesses, was at his home on Citico Creek, Monroe Co. altho he visited with children and d. McMinn Co
No.553) Filed 13 May 1875. John H. Stevens Adm de donis non vs David Stevens et al. William F. Stephens of Washington Co. died intestate unmarried and without issue. John F. of Wash. Co. is Adm. Brothers and sisters are: 1. Henry Stevens dec'd whose children, all of Buncombe Co. N.C. are David, Thomas, Harret, Alfred, Mitchell, Jesse, Francis, Robert, Fanny, and Nancy (10) and one of two latter married a Penland. 2. Thomas Stevens dec'd whose children are: a. Jane wife of John Dillingham of Ga., dec'd b. Delia wife of Afred (sic Dillenham of Buncombe Co., N.C.) c. Catherine wife of Alfred (sic Dillenahm of Buncombe Co. N.C.) d. Harriet wife of Jonathan Taylor of Ark. e. Peggy Ann wife of Warren Sams- they moved to Ark. where he died and she then moved to Calif. f. Betsey Calbauck- moved West. g. Lydia wife of Andrew Taylor, moved West and both dead, 3 children. h. Foster- died in Ark. if heirs they are unknown i. William- to Ark- whether married or alive is unknown j. Henry said to be of Texas k. David to Ark. died and left issue, names unknown 3. John Stevens dec'd whose children are: a. Margaret F. wife of Wm. M. Bayless (he 70 in 1877) now of Washington Co. b. Elizabeth wife of Clayton Melvin now of Kansas c. Jane dec'd wife of Elsey Jones who left one child Elbert Jones now of Wash. Co. d. Matilda wife of Frank Williams Wash. Co. e. Camy wife of Henry Denton Wash. Co. f. Isaac dec'd whose children are Estill, Hiram and Elizabeth, last two minors with Nathan Shipley as Gdn., all of Wash. Co. g. George of Kansas h. Henry dec'd of Mo. whose children are Marion, Isaac, and Jane who is married but husband's name unknown, all of Mo. i. John H. (the Complainant), 47 in 1877, Wash. Co. f. Isaac (f) and John H. (i) are half bros. 4. Isaac Stevens dec'd, late of Monroe Co. was alive and blind in Feb 1874 and dead by Apr or May 1874; his children (8) are: a. Jefferson b. D. Henry c. John d. Washington dec'd whose wife Elizabeth has married James Stevens of Monroe Co. Children are Henry C., Mary A., Sarah G., John I., Lillie M., Wm. W., all minors of Monroe Co. e. Frelingheyson of Monroe Co. f. Isaac B. of Monroe Co. g. Margaret wife of Moses McClelland or McLendon; he died and she married Dr. G.W. Floyd of Monroe Co. h. Sarah dec'd wife of J.R. Wyly, a minor of Huntsville, Ala. 5. Nancy dec'd wife of Jonas Denton dec'd; children a. Henry, Wash. Co. b. John, Wash Co. c. William of Indiana - dead or alive? d. Elizabeth wife of Eli Philips- Wash. Co. e. Polly who moved to Ind. but not known whether married, dead or alive.
No.554) S.P. Hale vs William M. Lee. No.557) Filed 31 May 1875. J.J. Prater vs T.O. Henley et al. J.J. Prater of Grayson Co., Texas. Phillip Keller died leaving children: Washington, Martha wife of Jos. Forshee, Mary wife of Jesse Carter, Henry, Frances, and Hugh.
No.555) Filed 24 May 1875. Wm. E. Sneed vs Arch. Bacome et al. James A. Coffin died 1872 testate leaving 1. Sue B. (may be wife) 2. Sallie M. 3. Nannie J. 4. Mary Ella 5. Julia A. 6. Maggie C. wife of John H. Inman of N.Y.?
No.556) Filed 31 May 1875. Sarah A. Plummins vs Abener Plummins. Married Monroe Co. Aug 1871 and have lived Monroe Co. ever since except perhaps 2 or 3 months in Roane Co. He drove her from home, and has committed adultery with Alice Early. She asks custody of 2 yr. old Solon M. Her stepfather is L.M. Jenkins and during her absence Abner came and took child. She wants custody of child and her maiden name restored.
No.557) Filed 31 May 1875. J.J. Prater vs T.O. Henley et al. J.J. Prater of Grayson Co., Texas. Phillip Keller died leaving children: Washington, Martha wife of Jos. Forshee, Mary wife of Jesse Carter, Henry, Frances, and Hugh.
No.558) Robert Powell vs W.W. Grubb & wife Ellen O. & J.P.T. McCroskey. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.560) Monroe Smaltz & Co. vs L.L. Ferrary et al. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.561) John C. Payne vs Mars. Susannah H.M. Brison & others. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.562) W.W. Porter vs Martha E. Stephens & others. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.563) Filed 3 Aug 1875. Thomas and Albert Clark by next friend vs Daniel Jones, Adm. See No. 508_ below is just additional information; Thomas Clark died Monroe Co. testate 1863. Son Josiah M. (No. 9) died 1859 or 1860.
No.564) James E. Roberts vs S.P. Hall & S.P. Hale, C & M. * (You’ll have to get the case from the Monroe Co. Archives)
No.565) Filed 25 Sep 1875. Silas Bell et al vs A. Hawkins et al. Thomas J. Allen died Monroe Co. intestate 1866; left children; 1. David B.S., 2. R.H. 3. E.A. wife of Anderson Hawkins 4. Eliza J. dec'd 1853 wife of ___ Bell a. Silas of Dade Co. Mo. b. Thomas J. of Dade Co. Mo. c. Mary Ellen wife of Andrew M. Gilmore- Green Co. Mo. d. Ann Eliza wife of Wm. A. Morris of Green Co. Mo.
No.567) Filed 6 Nov 1875. Thomas Brenen and wife vs Mrs. Margaret Roy et al. Joseph Roy died testate Monroe Co. 1858 leaving widow Margaret and children: 1. Louisa wife of Thomas Brenan 2. Margaret 3. Elizabeth wife of John McDaniel 4. Mary Ann wife of George Windom 5. John O. 6. Harrison 7. Caroline died about 1866 without issue. The Trustee named in Will, J.H. Reagan, Thomas Lenoir, and John Cunningham are all dead.
No.568) Filed 6 Nov 1875. R.H. Cardin et al vs Jordan Cardin et al. Larkin Cardin died 1866 testate; children: 1. R.H. 2. Jones 3. Nancy G. the widow Morlock 4. Sophia wife of G.W. Erwin 5. Sarah A. wife of B. Ellis 6. Hettie dec'd wife of L.F. Heflin whose children are Hannah E. wife of C.M. Sentel, and M.R. Heflin of Ga. 7. Jordan 8. James J. 9. Leonard 10. Patsey Ervin dec'd 11. Caroline Evans a widow of Ky.