SMITH COUNTY TENNESSEE
Misc. Receipts, Administrators
1871 – 1875
Section IV
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B. J. VADON and others VS
Jessie HUGHES and others} Bill to Sell Land of Ludorick VADON decd In Smith County Court Received of EW
Turner former clerk & comr of said county court Six dollars and twelve
cents also of John P Yelton former clerk &c & successor to said Turner
in said office in the above case twenty two dollars and ten cents also of BJ VADON
nineteen dollars and twenty seven cents. It all being in full of my
distributive share in the land fund of Luderick VADON deceased due in this
cause as heir to my father John SNEED deceased who was the owner of the same by
purchase and the same is the fund arising from the sale of the lands in the
above cause and ordered to be paid by decree of the Smith County Court in the
above cause. This March 13 1871 RA
SNEED Test JB JORDAN B.P. WILLIAMS Ack
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared before me BFC Smith Clerk of the County Court of
said County the forgoing Reciptor RA SMEED with whom I am personally acquainted
and acknowledged the execution of the forgoing receipt for the purpose therein
contained on the day it bears date. Witness
my hand at office March 13th 1871 BFC
Smith Clk
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B. J. Vaden and others VS
Jessie Hughes and others} Bill to Sell Land in Smith county court of L Vadon
decd Received of EW Turner former
clerk & comr of the Smith county court Six dollars and twelve cents also of
John P Yelton former clerk of said court & successor to the said Turner in
said office twenty two dollars and ten cents in the above case also of BJ Vadon
nineteen dollars and twenty seven cents. It all being in full of my
distributive share as heir & distribute of John Smede due me in the above
case and so decreed to me by decree of Smith County Court to which refferance
is here had. This the 13th day of March 1871 Samantha D Jordan By JB Jordan Attorney in fact Test RA Sned B.P. Williams Ack
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared before me BFC Smith Clerk of the County Court of
said County the forgoing Receptor J.B. Jordan with whom I am personally
acquainted and acknowledged the execution of the forgoing receipt for the
purposee therein contained on the day it bears date. Witness my hand at office March 13th 1871 BFC Smith Clk
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BJ Vadon & others VS
Jessie Hughes & others{ Bill to Sell land of L. Vadon decd in the Smith
County Court Received of E.W.
Turner former clerk & commissioner Six dollars and twelve cents and of John
P Yelton former clerk &c and Sucessor to the said Turner in said office
twenty two dollars & ten cents in the above case also of B.J. Vadon
nineteen dollars and twenty seven cents. It being in full of my distributive
share in the land fund of Ludwick Vadon decd in this cause as heir of John
Sneed decd and ordered to be paid me by decree of Smith County Court in this
cause which is here refered to. This the 13th day of March 1871 Virginia T Williams By BP Williams attorney
in fact Test JB Jordan RA Sneed Ack
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared before me BFC Smith Clerk of the County Court of
said County the forgoing Receptor B.P. Williams with whom I am personally
acquainted and acknowledged the execution of the forgoing receipt for the
purposes therein contained on the day it bears date. Witness my hand at office March 13th 1871 BFC Smith Clk
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BJ
Vadon and others VS Jessie Hughes and others{
Received of EW Turner former
clerk & comr in this cause twelve dollars and twenty four cents also of
John P Yelton former clerk &c & Successor to said Turner in said office
forty four dollars & twenty cents in the above cause also of B.J. Vadon
thirty eight dollars and fifty four cents. It being the full amount due my
wards in this cause towit Cornelia A and Melissa E Sneed minor children of John
Sneed deceased which sum or Interest is ordered to be paid by decree of Smith
County Court in the above cause which is here refered to. This 13th
day of March 1871 B.P.
Williams Guardian for Cornelia A & Melissa E. Sneed Test JB Jordan
RA Sneed Ack
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared before me BFC Smith Clerk of the County Court of said
County the forgoing Receptor B.P. Williams with whom I am personally acquainted
and acknowledged the execution of the forgoing receipt for the purposes therein
contained on the day it bears date. Witness
my hand at office March 13th 1871 BFC
Smith Clk
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I Virginia T. (F) Williams of
the County of Smith Tennessee do hereby nominate & appoint Baily P.
Williams (my husband) of the same place my attorney in fact to demand, receive
and receipt for me and in my name from John P. Yelton former Clerk &c of
the Smith County Court and successor to E.W. Turner or from any other person or
persons having the possession of the same or any part thereof or liable for the
same, my distributive share comeing or due me as heir & distributee of my
Father John Sneed Dec from the fund arising from the sale of the lands of
Luderick Vaden Dec by virtue of a decree or decrees of the Smith County Court
the same being the one half of one sixth interest in said fund or land fund
which was purchased by the said John Sneed (my father) in his life time of
Andrew Hughes & Clement Hughes sons & heirs and distributes of
Catherine Hughes daughter of the said Loderick Vaden Dec and all necessary
receipts Bonds & acquitances for me and in my name to execute for and about
the premises. I do further empower my said attorney to sue for & receive
the same or any part thereof and for that purpose to employ such counsel or
other aid as he may need and to do all other things necessary to accomplish the
objects of this power at my expense and charge. And I do hereby ratify and
confirm all lawful acts and doings of my said attorney in the premises as fully
as if I was present and doing the same myself. This
March 11th day 1871 Virginia L.
Williams
State of Tennessee Smith
County} To William L Kemp Esquire you are hereby authorized and empowered to
take the examination of Virginia L. Williams privately and apart from her
husband (Baley P. Williams) relative to the free execution of the within
instrument or power of Attorney and the same is taken to certify under your
hand and seal it appearing satisfactorily that she is unable to appear before
the Clerk of the County Court.
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Witness B.F.C. Smith Clerk of
the County Court of Smith County Tennessee at office this 10th day
of March 1871 B.F.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} S.S. Virginia T. Williams
wife of Bailey P. Williams having personally appeared before me and having by
virtue of the authority in me vested, been examined privately and apart from
her said husband and she having acknowledged the due execution of the within
instrument or Power of Attorney by her freely, voluntarily and understandingly
without compulsion or constraint by her said husband and for the purpose
therein expressed, the same is therefore certified.
Witness my hand & private
seal having no official seal this the 11th day of March 1871 WL Kemp Justice of the peace for Smith County
Tenn
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I, B.F.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of said County hereby certify
that the foregoing is a true copy of Power of Attorney & certificate as on
file in my office Witness my
hand at office March 29th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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I Samantha D Jordon of the
County of Smith & State of Tennessee do hereby nominate and appoint John B.
Jordon (my husband) of the same place my attorney in fact to demand, receive
& recept for me and in my name from John P. Yelton former Clerk of Smith
County Court & successor to E.W. Turner former Clerk of said Court and from
the said E.W. Turner or any other person or persons having possession of or
liable for the same or any part thereof my distributive share comeing to me as
heir & distributee of my father (John Sneed Dec) from the fund arising from
the sale of the lands of Loderick Vaden Deceased by virtue of decrees of the
Smith County Court the same being the one half of one sixth interest in said
fund or land purchased by the said John Sneed my father in his lifetime of
Andrew Hughes & Clement Hughes sons of Catherine Hughes, daughter &
heir of the said Loderick Vaden Deceased, and all necessary receipts, Bonds
& acquittances for me & in my name, to execute for and about the same.
I do further empower my said Attorney to sue for & receive the same or any
part thereof and for that purpose to employ such counsel or other aid as he may
need; and to do all other things necessary to accomplish the objects of this
power at my expense & charge. And I do hereby ratify & confirm all
lawful acts & doings of my said attorney in the premises as fully as if I
were present and doing the same myself. This
March 11th 1871 Samantha
D Jordon
State of Tennessee Smith
County} SS To William L Kemp
Esquire you are hereby
authorized and empowered to take the examination of Samantha Jordon privately
and apart from her husband (John B. Jordon) relative to her free execution of
the within instrument or Power of Attorney and the same so taken to certify
under your hand and seal it appearing to the satisfaction of the Clerk Co.Co.
that she is unable to appear before him.
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Witness B.F.C. Smith Clerk of
the County Court of Smith County Tennessee at office this 10th March
1871 BFC Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Samantha A. Jordon wife of John
B. Jordon having personally appeared before me and having by virtue of the
authority in me vested been examined privately & apart from her said
husband and she having acknowledged the due execution of the within instrument
or Power of Attorney by her freely, voluntarily and understandingly without
compulsion or constraint by her said husband and for the purpose therein
expressed, the same is therefore certified.
Witness my hand & private
seal having no official seal this the 13th day of March 1871 WL Kemp Justice of the Peace for Smith County
Tenn
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I, B.F.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of said County hereby certify
that the foregoing is a true copy of the Power of Attorney & certificate as
on file in this office March 29th
1871 Witness BFC Smith Clk at office BFC Smith Clk
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N.M. Adams admr & other VS:
James Marshall & others} O Bill to sell land Received of John P. Yelton former Clerk & Commissioner of
Smith County Court Four Hundred & nine dollars & 74 cts in full of the
distributive share of Edwin Marshall Desc arising from the sale of the real estate
of his father Josiah Marshall Dec sold by decree of the Smith County Court in
the above case. This April 8th 1871 RC
Sanders Admrs of Edwin Marshall Decd
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared before me…R.C. Sanders…Witness my hand…BF.C. Smith
clk
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We, Lucinda C. Russell Widow
of William C Russell Levi J. Fuller and Levi J. Fuller Guardian of the minor
heirs of John T. Fuller deceased and Thomas A. Anderson Elizabeth Kent &
Jones Fuller of the County of Williamson State of Illinois, and each of us both
Jointly, separately & singly, do hereby nominate & appoint Joseph Kent
of the same place our Attorney in fact to demand receive for us and in our
names from John P. Yelton former Clerk & Commissioner and successor to E.W.
Turner former Clerk & or any other person having possession of or liable
for the same our distributive shares arising from proceeds of the lands of
Isham Fuller deceased late of Smith County Tennessee which was sold by a decree
of the Smith County Court, for a distibution of the proceeds thereof among
those entitled, in case of James Gill of Smith County adm & others vs Mary
Fuller & others also of Jas Gill adm of Isham Fuller Deceased our
distributive share arising from the personal estate of said deceased that is in
his hands or that he is otherwise liable for & we do further empower him
our said Attorney to execute all necessary receipts, bonds & acquitances
for us and in our names respectively for and about the same, which shall be as
binding when done upon each of us, as if we were present and doing the same
ourselves. We do further empower our said
Attorney to sue for and receive the same or any part thereof and for that
purpose to employ such Counsel or other aid as he may need and to do all other
things necessary to accomplish the object of this power at our expense and
charge. And we do hereby ratify and
confirm all the lawful acts and doings of our said Attorney in the premises as
fully as if we were present and doing the same ourselves. In testimony whereof we have hereunto
set our hands this 30th day of December A.D. 1870. Lucinda C Russell (her x
mark) Levi J. Fuller Levi J. Fuller guardian Thomas A. Anderson Elizabeth Kent Jones
Fuller Witnesses W.N. Eubanks John R Edington
State of Illinois Williamson
County} SS Personally appeared
before me
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J.W. Samuels Clerk of the
County Court of said County Lucinda C. Russell, Levi J. Fuller both for himself
and in the capacity of Guardian for the minor heirs of John T. Fuller Deceased,
Elizabeth Kent and Jones Fuller & Thomas A. Anderson the within named
bargainors with whom I am personally acquainted and who acknowledged that they
executed the within instrument for the purpose therein contained. In witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office in Marion
this 30th day of December A.D. 1870
J.W. Samuels clk
State of Illinois Williamson
County} SS I James M. Spain Judge of
the County Court for the county aforesaid hereby certify that J.W. Samuels
whose genuine signature is affixed to the foregoing probate or certificate or
acknowledgement was at the date of the same, Clerk of the said Court, lawfully
inducted therein and is yet Clerk, and that he is properly authorized to take
such acknowledgements, that all his official acts are entitled to full faith
and credit and that he is the Keeper of the seal of said Court. Witness my hand this 31st day
of December A.D. 1870 James
M Spain Co Judge
State of Illinois Williamson
County} SS I J.W. Samuels Clerk of
the County Court aforesaid do hereby certify that James M Spain whose genuine
signature is affixed to the foregoing certificate was at the date of the same
and is now the presiding Judge of said County Court duly commissioned and
qualified as such and that all his official acts are entitled to full faith and
credit as such. Given under
my hand and official at office in Marion this 5th day of January
A.D. 1871 J.W. Samuels Clerk
State of Illinois Williamson
County} And Elizabeth Kent wife of said Joseph Kent having appeared before me
J.W. Samuels Clerk of the County Court of said
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County privately and apart
from her husband, the said Elizabeth Kent acknowledged the execution of said
instrument to have been done by her freely, voluntarily and understandingly,
without compulsion or constraint from her said husband and for the purpose
therein expressed. Witness
J.W.Samuels Clerk of said Court at office this 7th day of February
1871 J.W.Samuels clerk of
Williamson County Court
State of Illinois Williamson
County} I James M Spain Judge
of the County Court for the county aforesaid hereby certify that J.W. Samuels
whose genuine signature is affixed to the foregoing certificate of privily
examination of Elizabeth Kent one of the foregoing obligors is and was at the
date or time of signing the same Clerk of the County Court of the County
aforesaid, lawfully inducted therein and that he is legally authorized to such
acknowledgements, that all his official acts are entitled to full faith and
credit and that he is the Keeper of the seal of said County Court and that his
signature as appears to said privy examination or the certificate thereof is
genuine. Witness my hand this 8th
day of March 1871 James M Spain Judge
of the County Court of Williamson County Illinois
State of Illinois Williamson
County} SS I J.W. Samuels County
Clerk in & for the County and state aforesaid do hereby certify that James
M. Spain whose genuine signature appears to the last foregoing certificate was
at the time of signing the same and is now the presiding Judge of the said
County Court, duly elected and qualified as such and that all his official acts
are entitled to full faith and credit. Given
under my hand and official Seal at office in Marion this 8th day of
March 1871 J.W. Samuels Clerk
A true copy Witness B.F.C. Smith Clk
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State of Tennessee Smith
County} I, B.F.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid
hereby certify that the foregoing Power of Attorney and certificate are true
copyes of the original Witness my
hand at office March 22nd 1871 BFC
Smith Clk
James
Gill admr of Isham Fuller Dec & others VS: Mary Fuller & others} O Bill
to sell lands
Received, March 24th
1871, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tenn &
successor to John P. Yelton former Clerk &C One Hundred and Eleven dollars
& 65 cents the distributive share of Susan E, Gill who was a child of Sarah
Fuller Dec who was a child and heir of Isham Fuller Decd arising from the sale
of the real estate of said Isham Fuller Dec, sold by decree of the County Court
of said County and distributed under the order of said Court. Jas Gill Susan
E. Gill
State of Tennessee Smith
County{ Personally appeared…James Gill and Susan Gill…also personally appeared
before me Susan E. Gill…wife of the said Jas Gill, privately and apart form her
said husband…
Witness my hand at office
this March 24th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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James
Gill adms & others VS: Mary Fuller & others} O Bill to sell Land
Received, March 24th
1871, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of Smith County Court Tenn & successor to John
P. Yelton former Clerk of said Court &C Two Hundred and nine dollars &
86 cents in full of my distributive share as a child and heir of Isham Fuller
Decd arising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased sold by decree
of the County Court of said Court and distributed under the order of the said
Court. Thomas Fuller
State
of Tennessee Smith County{ Personally appeared…the foregoing Receptor…
Witness my hand at office
March 24th 1871 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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James
Gill adms & others VS: Mary Fuller & others} O Bill to sell land
Received of BFC Smith Clerk
of the County Court of said County of Smith and successor to John P. Yelton
former Clerk &C Six Hundred and Twentynine dollars & 58 cents in full
of the distributive share of ourselves in our own right and as the purchasers
of the share of Henry Fuller all of whom are children & heirs of Isham
Fuller Decsd arising from the sale of the real estate of said Deceased, sold by
decree of the Smith County Court and distributed under the order of the said
Court made in the above case. This March 24th 1871 Mary Fuller Frances (x) Fuller (x = her mark) Test Thos Fuller Henry Fuller
State
of Tennessee Smith County{ Personally appeared…Mary Fuller & Frances
Fuller…
Witness my hand at office
March 24th 1871 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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Jas
Gill adms & others VS: Mary Fuller & others} O Bill to Sell Land
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee & successor to John P.
Yelton former Clerk &C Two Hundred & Twenty three dollars & 31
cents in full of my distributive or the distributive share of Elizabeth Kent
who was a daughter & heir of Isham Fuller deceased arising from the sale of
the real estate of said Deceased, sold by decree of Smith County Court
pronounced in the above case & distributed under the orders of said Court Elizabeth Kent By her Attorney in fact
Joseph Kent Joseph Kent
State of Tennessee Smith
County{ Personally appeared…Joseph Kent…as Attorney for Elizabeth Kent and also
for himself…
Witness my hand at office
March 24th 1871 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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Jas
Gill adms & others VS: Mary Fuller & others} O Bill to Sell Land
Received March 24th
1871 of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee & successor
to John P. Yelton former Clerk in said office One Hundred & Eleven three
dollars & 65 cents in full of the distributive share belonging to Thomas A.
Anderson a child and heir of Sarah Anderson formerly Sarah Fuller who was a
child of Isham Fuller deceased arising from the sale of the real estate of said
Deceased, sold by decree of Smith County Court pronounced in the above case
& distributed under the order of said Court Thomas
A Anderson By Attorney in fact Joseph Kent
State
of Tennessee Smith County{ Personally appeared…Joseph Kent…
Witness my hand at office
this March 24th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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Jas
Gill adms & others VS: Mary Fuller & others} O Bill to Sell Land
Received March 24th
1871 of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee &
successor to John P. Yelton former Clerk &C Thirtyone dollars & 90
cents in full of the distributive share of Lucinda C. Russell who was a child
and heir of Nancy Fuller who was a child & heir of Isham Fuller deceased arising
from the sale of the real estate of said Deceased, sold by decree of Smith
County Court & distributed under the order of said Court lucind C Russell By Attorney in fact
Joseph Kent
State of Tennessee Smith
County{ Personally appeared…Joseph Kent…as Attorney in fact for Lucinda C
Russell…
Witness my hand at office
March 24th 1871 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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Jas
Gill adms & others VS: Mary Fuller & others} O. Bill to Sell Land
Received, March 24th
1871, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of Smith County Court & successor to John P. Yelton
former Clerk &C Thirtyone dollars & ninety cents in full of the
distributive share of Levi J. Fuller who was a child and heir of Nancy Fuller
Dec who was a child & heir of Isham Fuller Deceased, arriseeing from the
sale of the real estate of Isham Fuller Decs sold by decree of Smith County
Court pronounced in the above case & distributed under the order of said
Court levie fuller By his Attorney
in fact Joseph Kent
State of Tennessee Smith
County{ Personally appeared…Joseph Kent…as attorney in fact for Levi Fuller…
Witness my hand at office
March 24th 1871 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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Jas
Gill adms & others VS: Mary Fuller & others} O Bill to Sell Land
Received, March 24th
1871, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee &
successor to John P. Yelton former Clerk of said Court &C Thirtyone dollars
& 90 cents in full of the distributive share of the minors heirs of John
Fuller decs who was a child of Nancy Fuller dec who was a child and heir of
Isham Fuller dec. arriseing from the sale of the real estate of said deceased
sold by decree of Smith County Court pronounced in the above case and
distributed under the order of said Court Joseph
Kent Attorney in fact for Levi J. Fuller – Guardian of John Fullers heirs
State of Tennessee Smith
County{ Personally appeared…Joseph Kent…as Attorney in fact for Levi J. Fuller…
Witness my hand at office
this March 24th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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Thomas
Fisher adms VS John Vaden & others} O. Bill to sell land in Smith County
Court
Received of John P. Yelton
former Clerk and Commissioner of the Smith County Court and successor to E.W.
Turner former Clerk & Commissioner in the above case Ten dollars &
thirty cents in full of the distributive of Martha Dyer (now Martha Hallum)
ariseing from the sale of the lands of my grand Father William Hallum Decs,
Sold by decree of the Smith County Court, the above sum was given to me Rachel
Hallum now Rachel Davis, by deed of gift from Martha Dyer This Feb 24th
1871 Rachel Davis assignee of
Martha Dyer Attest JL. Alexander
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Rachel Davis…separately & apart from her
husband…
Witness my hand at office
March 24th 1871 B.F.C. Smith Clk
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John H Ligon Adr &C VS IN
Parker & others} Received of John P Yelton former clerk & commissioner
& successor to EW Turner in office $46 ?/00 in the above cause arising from
the sale of the lands of Caleb Gammon Decd under & by virtue of decrees of
the Smith County Court, this 10th day of April 1871 JH Ligon Adr &C by John S
McMurry Atty
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…J.S. McMurry…
Witness my hand at office
April 10th 1871 BFC Smith Clk
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State of Tennessee County of
Giles} Know all men by these presents that we Thomas J Lester and his wife Eliza
J. Lester of said County & State do hereby nominate and appoint George R
Glover of the County of Smith in the State of Tennessee our agent and attorney
in fact to collect from the Clerk of the County Court of said County of Smith
any moneys now in his hands or which may hereafter may come into his hands from
the Sale of lands belonging to the estate of Robt. J. Glover deceased the
Father of the Said Eliza J. Lester & which is coming to her in her own
right as his heir at Law & distributee. We also authorize our said agent
& attorney in fact to take any and all necessary steps to collect said
moneys by suit or otherwise & execute therefor all necessary receipts for
the same wether it be for money arising from the Sale of lands or from the Sale
of personal property.
We hereby ratify and confirm
all the lawful acts & doings of Said agent & Attorney in fact which
Shall be as binding on us both Jointly & severally as if we were personally
present & transacting said business in person.
In testimony whereof we hereunto
set our hands & Seal. This 29th day of December A.D. 1870 Thomas J. Lester Eliza J. Lester
State of Tennessee Giles
County} Personally appeared before me Clerk of the County Court of Said County
Thomas J. Lester one of the within named parties Executing the foregoing
instrument with whom I am personally acquainted and who acknowledged that he
executed the within instrument for the purposes therein contained. And also
Mrs. Eliza J. Lester with whom I am also personally acquainted the wife of the said
Thomas J. Lester, having appeared before me privately & apart from her
husband, the Said Thomas J. Lester acknowledged the execution of the Said deed
to have been done by her freely voluntarily and understandingly, without
compulsion or constraint from her Said husband, and for the purposes therein
expressed. Witness DA Wilborn Clerk of our Said Court at office this 29th
day of December 1870 Hance H.
A----- Clerk by Alfred H. Abernathy D. Clerk
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State of Tennessee Smith
County} I, J.M. Fisher Deputy Clerk of the County Court aforesaid hereby
certify that the foregoing Power of Attorney and certificate are true copys of
the original
Witness my hand at office
April 17th 1871 J.M. Fisher
D.Clerk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Know all men by these presents that I James Marshall of the County of
Madison and State of Missouri do hereby nominate and appoint Moses S. Woodmore
of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee my true and lawful attorney in
fact to demand collect and receive for me and in my name from any Peerson or
Persons having possession of or liable for the Same any and all moneys or other
property or things that may now or hereafter be due and coming to me from the
estate both Real and Peresonal or proceeds thereof of my Father Josiah Marshall
deceased late of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee and all necessary
receipts bonds and acquitances for me and in my name to execute for and about
the Same. I do further empower my Said Attorney to Sue for and receive the Said
or any part thereof and for that purpose to employ such Counsel or other aid as
he may need and to do and perform all other acts and things necessary to
accomplish the objects of this power at my expense and charge and I do hereby
ratify and confirm all the lawful acts and doings of my said attorney in the
premises as fully as if I were present and doing the Same myself.
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and Seal, this the 23rd day of May 1870 James Marshall Witness
John W. Holt William Kearby
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State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…on the 9th June 1870 Wm Kearby one of
the Subscribing witnesses…deposed that he was acquainted with James
Marshall…And also personally appeared before me on this the 8th day
of April 1870 John W. Holt the other Subscribing witness…deposes that he is
acquainted with…James Marshall…
Witness my hand at office
this April 1871 BFC Smith Clerk
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B.J.
Vadan & others VS Jessee Hughes & others} O. Bill to Sell land &e
in Smith County Court
Received of EW Turner fifteen
dollars & 80 cents and of John P Yelton former clerk & com of Smith
county court twenty dollars and of BJ Vadan forty eight dollars and nineteen
cents in the above cause as assignee of Jessee Hughes It being a part of his
interest in the land fund of Lodwick Vadan deceased & Sold by decree of the
Smith County Court and ordered to be distributed by decree of said court in the
above cause This May 12th 1871 HB
McDonald
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…H.B.McDonald…
Witness my ahnd at office
this May 12th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clerk J.M. Fisher D.C.
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Know all men by these
presents that I Oliver Alexander do hereby make, constitute, and appoint, Leroy
H. Cage and Harrison H. Vaughn my true and lawful attorneys in fact for us, and
in our names to Subscribe to and assign our names as Security to an Executor’s
Bond for Felix McFarland Executor of the Estate of Lewis McFarland Deceased in
the County Court of Smith County State of Tennessee for the Sum of five
thousand Dollars. And we do hereby ratify and confirm all the lawfull ats and
doings of Said Cage and Vaughn or either of them in pursuance of the power and
authority hereby communicated as fully as if we were to do the Same ourselves
this the 1st day of April 1871 Oliver
Alexander W.J. Lyle Attest GJ
Coppidge
State
of Tennessee Haywood County} Personally appeared…W.J. Lyle and Oliver
Alexander…
Witness my hand at office
this 3rd day of April A.D. 1871 J.L.
Poston Clerk
A true Copy J.M. Fisher D.C.
State of Tennessee Smith County}
I JM Fisher Deputy Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid hereby
certify that the foregoing Power of Attorney and certificate are true copys of
the original
Witness my hand at office
this June 5th 1871 BFC
Smith Clerk By J.M. Fisher D.C.
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State of Texas County of
Bell} Whereas by the last Will & testament of Lewis McFarland late of the
county of Smith & State of Tennessee each of his children & Legatees
were to receive equal portions of his estate & by the provisions of Said
will, Felix McFarland one of the Legatees was to receive certain negro Slaves
at their fair value, which when set apart to him amounted to the Sum of Three
Thousand one hundred & five Dollars which was then supposed to be about
equal to his distributive Share. And the Said Felix McFarland purchased other
Negroe Slaves belonging to the estate of Lewis McFarland to the amount of one
thousand three hundred & eighty dollars together amounting to the Sum of
Four thousand four hundred & eighty five dollars which exceeds by a
considerable amount the distributive Share to which the Said Feliz is entitled
of Said estate. And the Said Negro Slaves by the results of the late war have
been freed & wholly lost to the said Felix.
Now, know all men that I
Wilson Y. McFarland of the County of Bell & State of Texas a son of said
Lewis McFarland & one of the legatees under his said will because the said
Felix has been unfortunate in his Said legacy & purchase of negro Slaves
aforesaid & for the further consideration of one dollar to me in hand paid
do by these presents release discharge & acquit my said brother Felix
McFarland from the payment of any & all sums of money which he may be due
& owing to the estate of my said Father & which may be coming to me as
legatee as aforesaid for & on account of Said Negro Slaves which were
allotted or valued to him & purchased by him as aforesaid over & above
this distributive Share of Said estate
Witness my hand & seal at
Belton Texas this 29th day of April A.D. 1868 W.Y.(G.) McFarland Witness
James Leach Wm Ludlow
State of Texas Bell County}
Wilson Y.(G.) McFarland…personally came before me…acknowledged that he Signed
Sealed & delivered to Felix McFarland the discharge & acquitance…In
testimony whereof I hereunto Set my hand & affix the Seal of said court at
office in Belton this 29th day of April A.D. 1868 James Leach Clerk C.C. Bell Co
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State of Texas Bell County} I
Lewis Elgin Sole presiding Judge…certify that James Leach is & was at the
date of the above certificate Clerk of the county court…
Witness my hand & seal of
County Court of Bell Co at Belton this 30th day of Alril A.D. 1868 Lewis Elgin County Judge
State of Texas Bell County} I
James Leach clerk…certify that Lewis Elgin is sole presiding judge…of Bell
County…
In testimony whereof I
hereunto set my hands & affix the seal of Said Court Done at office in
Belton on this 30th day of April A.D. 1868 James Leach Clk. C.C. Bell Co.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I, J.M. Fisher Deputy Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid
hereby certify that the foregoing Release & certificate are true copies of
the original
Witness my hand at office
June 6th 1871 BFC Smith
Clerk By J.M. Fisher D.C.
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J.E. Foust Administrator VS
Wm McClanahan} Received July 3rd
1871 of John P. Yelton former clerk of Smith County Court and commissioner in
the above cause Forty three dollars & 15 cts in full of my distributive
Share arising from the Sale of the lands of my Grandfather William Cormon Decd.
Sold by decree of Smith County Court. TL
Cormon Attest Anderson Williams Calvin Beasley
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…TL. Cormon…
Witness my hand at office
July 3rd 1871 BFC Smith
Clk By J.M. Fisher, D.C.
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N.W.
Phillips adms vs M.F.V. Barney & others} O Bill
Received July 3rd
1871 of B.F.C. Smith Clerk & Commissioner in this case fifty four dollars
& fifty cents in full of the balance due me of said land fund as decreed by
the Smith County Court in the above case under the terms of compromise now on file
in the County Court of Smith County $54.50 Dellilah
E Barry Acknowledged 3rd July
1871
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Dellilah E. Barry…
Witness my hand at office
July 3rd 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
Received of N.W. Phillips
Twentyfive dollars & twentyfour cents in full of the funds in his hands due
the estate of JH Barry Dec Delilah
E. Barry July 3rd 1871
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Delilah E. Barry…
Witness my hand at office
July 3rd 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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Josiah
Baird & others VS Wm Baird & others} O Bill to sell land
Received July 21st
1871, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk & Commissioner in the above case Nine dollars
& Eighty seven /2 cents as a part of the proceeds of the land fund arising
from the first note given for said Land. I being a daughter of Reuben Baird
Decd who was an heir & son of Josiah Baird Decd Hanner P. Vier Test J.R. Hibbitt W.B. Pettie
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Hannah P. Vier…
Witness my hand at office
July 21st 1871 B.F.C. Smith Clk
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Josiah Baird et als VS Wm
Baird et als} O Bill to sell Land.
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk & Commissioner in the above case Fourteen dollars & Eighty one cents
the amount due me of the land fund arising from the sale of the Dower tract
belonging to the estate of Josiah Baird Decd Sold and distributed by decree of
Smith County Court pronounced in the above case. Said sum being a part of my
distributive share in said estate, as a grand child of Mary Campbell formerly
Mary Baird who was a daughter of Josiah Baird Decd. This July 24th
1871 Rept $14.81 Z.T. Cox by J.H. Baird Atty in fact for
J.B. Campbell Guardian for Z.T. Cox
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.H. Baird attorney for Z.T. Cox by his guardian
J.B. Campbell…
Witness my hand at office
this July 24th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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87
Josiah Baird Et als VS: Wm
Baird Et als} O. Bill to sell land.
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk & Commissioner of Smith County Court in the above case Eighty
Eight dollars & Eighty eight cents
as a part of my distributive share arising from the sale of the dower tract of
land of the estate of Josiah Baird Sr Decd sold by decree of Smith County Court
and distributed under the orders of said Court. Said amount being due me as a
son & heir of Josiah Baird Sr Decd. This July 24th 1871 JH Baird Rept $88.88
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receptor…
Witness my hand at office
this July 24th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
Josiah Baird it als VS: Wm
Baird it als} O Bill to sell land.
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk of Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Eighty
Nine dollars & 77 cents in full of
my distributive share arising from the sale of the dower tract of land
belonging to the estate of Josiah Baird Sr Decd, sold & distributed under a
decree of the Smith County Court in the above case. said amount being due me as
a son & heir of said Josiah Baird Sr Decd. This July 19th 1872 Jesse H. Baird $89.77
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…J.H. Baird…
Witness my hand at office
July 19th 1872 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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Power
of Attorney Recorded in Adm Rept Book C page 285
Josiah Baird Et als VS: Wm
Baird Et als} O Bill to sell land
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk & Commissioner of the Smith County Court in the above case Thirtyfive
dollars & fiftyfour cents being a distributive share of Mary Sanderson
& Susan Bruce who were grand daughters & heirs of Josiah Baird Sr. Dec
said fund arising from the sale of the Dower tract belonging to said estate and
sold by decree of Smith County Court This July 24th 1871 Josiah Prowell Attorney in fact for Mary
Sanderson & Susan Bruce $35.54
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Josiah Prowell…
Witness my hand at office
July 24th 1871 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
Josiah
Baird Et als VS: Wm Baird Et als} O Bill to sell land
Received of B.F.C. Smith,
Clerk and Commissioner of Smith County Court in the above case Seventeen
dollars & seventyseven cents it being a part of the amount due me as a
grandson & heir of Josiah Baird Sr. Dec. arising from the sale of the Dower
of said estate of said Baird Sr Decd, Sold and distributed under the order of
said County Court. Josiah
Prowell This July 24th 1871
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Josiah Prowell…
Witness my hand at office
July 24th 1871 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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Power
of Atty recorded in Registor office Book BB page 574 & 5
Josiah Baird Et als VS: Wm
Baird Et als} O Bill to sell land
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case
Eightyeight dollars & eightyeight cents as a part of my distributive share
as a child and heir of Josiah Baird Sr. Dec. arising from the sale of the dower
tract belonging to the estate of said Baird Decd sold & distributed under
the orders of the Smith County Court. This July 24th 1871 Edmon Francis Susan Francis By the J.T. Prowell Their
Attorney in fact $88.88
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.S. Prowell attorney in fact for Edmon Francis
& Susan Francis…
Witness my hand at office
July 24th 1871 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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Josiah
Baird Et als VS: William Baird Et als} O Bill to sell land
Received of BFC Smith Clerk of
Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Nine dollars &
eightyseven cents as a part of my distributive share as a grand daughter of
Josiah Baird Sr. Dec arising from the sale of the Dower tract of land belonging
to said estate sold & distributed under the order of Smith County Court.
This July 26th 1871 Mary
E Blackburn
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Mary E. Blackburn…
Witness my hand at office
July 26th 1871 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
Josiah
Baird Et als VS: William Baird Et als} O Bill to sell land
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk of Smith County Court and Commissioner in the above case Nine dollars
& eightyseven cents as a part of my distributive share as a grandson of
Josiah Baird Sr. Dec arising from the sale of the Dower tract belonging to said
estate sold & distributed under the orders of Smith County Court. This July
26th 1871 Rueben
Baird
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Rueben Baird…
Witness my hand at office
July 26th 1871 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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Josiah
Baird Et als V.S: William Baird Et als} O Bill to sell land
Received of BFC Smith Clerk
of the County Court of Smith County and Commissioner in the above case Twelve
dollars & sixtynine cts as a part of my distributive share as a daughter of
Sarah Garrison Dec who was a daughter & heir of Josiah Baird Sr. Dec
arising from the sale of the dower tract of land of said estate sold &
distributed under the orders of the Smith County Court. This July 31st
1871 Nancy C Clarke $12.69
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Nancy C. Clarke…
Witness my hand at office
July 31st 1871 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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Josiah
Baird Et als VS: William Baird Et als} O Bill to sell land
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk of Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Seventeen
dollars & 77 cents as a part of my distributive share as a son of Hannah
Prowell who was a daughter of Josiah Baird Sr. Dec and an heir and distribute
of said estate, said fund arising from the sale of the Dower tract of land
belonging to said estate, sold and distributed under the orders of the Smith
County Court. This July 31st 1871
$17.77 Thomas Prowell
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Thomas Prowell…
Witness my hand at office
July 31st 1871 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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Power
of Attorney
Know all men by these
presents, that I, Sarah E. Harlan wife of Thomas J. Harlan of the County of
Smith and State of Tennessee, have made constituted and appointed Thomas J.
Harlan of Smith Tenn my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name, place
& stead to collect and receive and receipt for all and any moneys due me
from the estate of Mary A.E. McCall Dec, arising from the sale and division of
the real estate of said Mary A.E. McCall Decd giving and granting unto my said
Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing
whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises as
fully to all intents and purposes as I might or could do if personally present,
with full power of substitution and revocation. hereby ratifying and confirming
all that my said Attorney or substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done
by virtue hereof
In witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal the 29th day of July in the year one
thousand eight hundred and seventyone
Sarah E. Harlan Sealed &
delivered in the presence of W.H Cheek
L. F Evans
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Before me B.F.C. Smith the undersigned authority, personally came Sarah
E. Harlan to me well known and produced the within Power of Attorney and
acknowledged the Sign and sealing thereof to be her own free binding act &
deed for the uses, purposes & objects therein contained and at length set
forth
Witness official seal &
signature at office in Carthage Tenn this 29th day of July A.D.
1871 BFC Smith Clerk Smith County Court
A
true & perfect copy Attest BFC Smith Clk
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Josiah Baird Et als VS:
William Baird Et als} O. Bill to sell Land.
Received August 3rd
1871, of, B.F.C. Smith Clerk of Smith County Court and Commissioner in the
above case Seventeen dollars & seventyseven cents as a part of my
distributive share as a son of Hannah Prowell Decd who was a daughter of Josiah
Baird Sr. Dec arising from the sale of the Dower tract of land belonging to
said estate, sold & distributed under the orders of this Court. A.J. Prowell $17.77
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…A.J. Prowell…
Witness my hand at office
this August 3rd 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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Received of T. H Armstead
administrator of the Estate of A.W. Stinson deceased Two Hundred and
Seventyfive dollars my ratable part of what has been collected of the moneys
comeing to me from the hands of said administrator up to this May 10th
1869 from my father estate AW Stinson Joseph
Steelman attorney in fact for Polly Stinson Test James P. McKey W.B. Pickering
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James P. McKey & W.B. Pickering subscribing
witnesses…depose that they are acquainted with the receptor Joseph Steelman…
Witness my hand at office
this August 18th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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Josiah
Baird et als VS: William Baird Et als} O Bill to sell land
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk of County Court of Smith County and Commissioner in the above case Nine
dollars & 87 cents as a part of my distributive share out of the Dower
interest in the real estate of Josiah Baird Sr decd, as a daughter and heir of
Ruben Baird Dec who was a son & heir and distributee of the said Josiah
Baird dec, said fund arising from the real estate sold & distributed under
the orders of Smith County Court. This August 11th 1871 Martha F Brazwell
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Martha F. Brazwell…
Witness my hand at office
August 11th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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Received of T.H. Armstead
administrator of the Estate of A.W. Stinson, Two Hundred & Seventy five
dollars my ratable part of the money collected and comeing to me from the
estate of my father A.W. Stinson from the said administrator up to date May 10th
1869 Joseph Steelman Attorney
in fact for JW. Busby Matilda Busby & Polly Stinson Test James P.
McKey W.B. Pickering
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James P. McKey & W.B. Pickering subscribing
witnesses…depose they are acquainted with the receptor Joseph Steelman…
Witness my hand at office
August 18th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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$1208.42/
Received Dixon Springs Tenn
August 21 1871 of W.S. Alexander Executor of the will of James McMurry Decd Twelve
Hundred Eight & 42/100 dollars in full of a legacy comeing to my Deceased
wife Elizabeth Stephens from the estate of her deceased father James McMurry by
decree of the Chancery Court said legacy was settled upon Elizabeth Stephens in
her lifetime and in the case of her death upon her children Bettie & Emily
Stephens – She being dead the legacy is now the property of Bettie & Emily
Stephens children of John & Elizabeth Stephens and I receipt for the same
as their guardian. J.E Stevens Witness James N Scott J.W Glasgow
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James N Scott & J.W. Glasgow subscribing
witnesses…depose that they are acquainted with the receptor J. E. Stevens…
Witness my hand at office
this August 23rd 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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PM
Lancaster & others VS: J.R. Smith & others} O Bill to sell land in
Smith County Court
Received of John P. Yelton
former Clerk & Commissioner of Smith County Court and successor to E.W.
Turner former Clerk & Commissioner of Smith County Court Eight dollars
& twenty five cents in full of my distributive share ariseing from the
proceeds of the sale of the lands of my Grandfather Wm A. Lancaster deceased I
being a son of Nancy Powell decd and she being a daughter of Wm A Lancaster
dec, sold by decree of Smith County Court in the above case this September 2nd
1871 Sterling Powell Attest
James R. Bradford D.J. Lych
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Sterling Powell…
Witness my hand at office
this September 2nd 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
Received, October 31st
1871, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk my fee in the case of the estate of Tempe Coats of
one dollar & fifty cents as shown in Minute Book J page 373 date September
term 1871 DJ Lynch
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$579.30/
Received July 20 /71 of W.S.
Alexander Executor of the estate of James McMurry deceased, five Hundred &
Seventy nine dollars & 30 cents the ballance and in full of my interest in
the estate of my deceased Father Jas McMurry. Thos
D. (his x mark) McMurry Witness HP. Field
Lue C Alexander George Beal
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…L.C Alexander & George Beal subscribing
witnesses to the foregoing receipt of Thos. D. McMurry…depose they are
acquainted with the receipter…
Witness my hand at office
this August 7th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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Received Aug 3/71 of WS
Alexander Executor of the will of James McMurry Deceased Three Hundred &
Ninety dollars & 57 cts the ballance in full of the amount due to me from
the estate of my deceased Father James McMurry James
A. McMurry Witness L.C. Alexander John C. Cox
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…LC Alexander & John C Cox subscribing
witnesses…depose they are acquainted with the receiptor James A McMurry…
Witness my hand at office
this Aug 7th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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Received, July 20th
1871, of W.S. Alexander Executor of the estate of James McMurry Decd Eight
Hundred & Twenty eight & 25/100th dollars balance and in
full of my interest in the estate of my deceased father James McMurry
$828.25/100 S.E. Johnson J.A. Johnson Witnesses GM Allen
JN. Scott JW Glasgow
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.N. Scott & J.W. Glasgow…subscribing
witnesses…depose they are acquainted with the above receiptors S.E. Johnson
& J.A. Johnson…
Witness my hand at office
this September 18th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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State of Tennessee County of
Giles} Know all men by these presents that we Thomas J. Lester and his wife
Eliza J Lester of said County & State do hereby nominate and appoint George
R. Glover of the County of Smith in the State of Tennessee our agent and
attorney in fact to collect from the Clerk of County Court of said County of
Smith any money now in his hands or which may hereafter may come in his hands
or which may hereafter may come into his hands, from the sale of land belonging
to the Estate of Robt J. Glover deceased, the father of the said Eliza J Lester
and which is comeing to her in her own right as his heir at law &
distributee. We also authorize our said agent & attorney in fact to take
any and all necessary steps to collect said money by suit or otherwise and
execute therefor all necessary receipts for the same, whether it be for money
arising from the sale of land or from the sale of personal property.
We hereby ratify & confirm
all the lawful acts & doings of said agent and attorney in fact, which
shall be as binding on us both Jointly & severally as if we were personally
present & transacting said business in person.
In testimony whereof we
hereunto set our hands & seals. This 29th day of D3ecember A.D.
1870 Thomas J. Lester Eliza J. Lester
State of Tennessee Giles
County} Personally appeared…Thomas J. Lester…and also Mrs Eliza J. Lester,…the
wife of the said Thomas J. Lester having appeared before me privately and apart
from her husband…done by her freely, voluntarily & understandingly, without
compulsion
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Or
constraint from her said husband…
Witness D.A. We----(*name has
hashmarks through it) Clerk of our said Court at office this 29th
day of December 1870 Horace H S-----
clk By Alfred H Abernathy D.Clk
Estate
of Tempie Coats, decd.
Received of B.A. James and of
the securities of John Simpson as administrator of Tempie Coats, decd. Fifty
dollars of our interest in said Estate. This 18th day of September,
1871 George W. Taylor for himself,
& as Guardian for Candace P. & Nancy M. Taylor, Martin V. Blackford
& wife Martha, & Mary Taylor by their Attorney in Fact. W.H. DeWitt.
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W.H. DeWitt…
Witness my hand at office
this September 18th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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Received of John E. Webb one
of the Executors of the estate of Isaac Webb deceased fifty one dollars &
74 cts. being in full of the whole of my Share of the personal estate of Said
Isaac Webb under his will. This 25th September 1871. Hiram Lyles G Emma Lyles
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Hiram Lyles…And G. Emma Lyles, wife of Said Hiram
Lyles having appeared before me privately and apart from her husband…made by
her freely, voluntarily, and understandingly without compulsion or constraint
from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
this Sept 25th 1871 J.M.
Fisher D.C.
Received of John E. Webb one
of the Executors of the estate of Isaac Webb Decd fifty one dollars & 74
cts being in full of the whole of my Share of the personal estate of said Isaac
Webb under his will. This 25th September 1871 WH Beasley
H.D. Beasley
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.H. Beasley…And H.D. Beasley, wife of said W.H.
Beasley having appeared before me privately and apart from her husband…made by
her freely, voluntarily, and understandingly without compulsion or constraint
from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
this Sept 25th 1871 J.M.
Fisher D.C.
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Received of John E. Webb one
of the executors of the estate of Isaac Webb decd fifty one dollars & 74
cts being in full of the whole of my Share of the personal estate of said Isaac
Webb under his will. This 25th September 1871 Ann M. Norwood By Hiram Lyles Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Hiram Lyles attorney in fact of Ann M. Norwood…
Witness my hand at office
this Sept 25th 1871 J.M.
Fisher D.C.
Received September 26th
1871, of Jo E. Faust administrator of the estate of Thomas McClanahan Decd Two
Hundred & Seventysix dollars & 20 cts, less one dollar & twentyfive
cents for recording this receipt it being the amount due said estate from said
Administrator on final settlement B.F.C.
Smith Clk $274.95/100
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Received, September 26th
1871, of BFC Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County the following
notes, Receipts & evidences of debt belonging to the estate of James Haynie
Dec which notes &C were turned over to said BFC Smith Clerk &C by the
former Clerk John P. Yelton and also received of said Smith Clerk &C in
cash Fifteen Hundred & Ninetysix ($1596.00) less fifty dollars allowed said
Smith Clk &C for compensation, responsibility &C making the sum of
Fifteen Hundred & fortysix dollars received. Said notes are to wit:
1 Note vs: Robt Sanders due August
5th 1850 to $ 5.00
2 note vs: James M Cox Due March 1st
1862
12.00
3 Note vs: Harlan Smith Due January
1st 1859
14.25
4 Note vs: Wm C Taylor due Nov 26
1856 136.00
Credited April 15th 1857 by cash $60.00
5 note vs: L.C Winkler due 23rd
Nov 1860
15.00
6 Note vs: J.M. & M. Mathews due
Feb 12th 1859 100.00
Credited May 7th 1860 $70.00
7 Note vs: A.C. Perkins due July
25th 1845
29.09
8 note vs: A.C. Perkins due Oct 4th
1843
15.00
9 note vs: CG Nixon due 28th
Nov 1844 4.61
10 note vs: R.W. Mason due
January 1st 1861
20.00
11 note vs: A.J Piper due
Nov 1st 1860 8.00
12 Note vs: Gregory & Oldham due 15 June 1849
16.00
13 Note vs: James Shoulders & others due April 12th 1859 200.00
Rept for collection of claims
vs: Litchford & Moorefield Signed
H. Piper (Co—t) dated March 4th 1861 for
38.05
Rept of A. Trigg for
collection of Claim vs: M.Sanderson Sept 3rd 1860 14.00
Recpt of A. Trigg for
collection of claims bearing date 3rd Oct 1860
amounting to 132.57
Rept
of J.N Nixon for collection of notes dated June 3rd 1861
amounting to 550.00
Rept of J.I. Richardson
(co—t) for notes amounting to (date June 19 1866) 60.00
Recpt of W.P.Bar—y for note
of D.G. & M.C. Hankins (Hawkins)
date
July 6 1868 amount due 123.30
Said notes, & Receipts & cash have been turned
over to me by B.F.C. S mith
clerk by order of Smith County Court R.L.
Duke Adm of James Haynie Decd
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Know all men by these
presents That I, the undersigned James C. Denton of the town Parris, County of
Lamar and state of Texas have this day made, constituted & appointed and do
by these presents make, constitute & appoint Drew W. Denton (my Brother) in
County of Smith and State of Tennessee my true & lawful attorney for me and
in my name to sell and dispose of absolutely, in fee simple, the following
described lot, tract or parcel of land or any part thereof situated, lying
& being in the County of Smith and State aforesaid, to wit: the fifth part
of a tract of land containing (230 acres) two hundred and thirty acres more or
less, bounded as follows, on the South by the lands of Thos D. Denton &
Hershel B. Wilson on the East by R.W. Denton’s heirs, on the North by Chap
Violett, West by Thos. D. Denton all in District No 13 of Smith County and
State of Tenn, for such price or sum of money and to such person or persons as
he shall think fit and convenient and also for me and in my name and as my act
and deed, to sign, execute, acknowledge & deliver such deed or deeds and
conveyance or conveyances for the absolute sale and disposal thereof or of any
part thereof with such clause or clauses, covenant or covenants and agreement
or agreements to be therein contained as my said attorney shall think fit and expedient;
hereby ratifying and confirming all such deeds, conveyances, bargains and
sales, which shall at any time hereafter be made by said attorney touching or
concerning the premises
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal on this 24th day of June 1871 J.C. Denton
State
of Texas Lamar County} Before me…personally appeared
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J.C.
Denton…
Given under my hand and
official seal at Parris Texas on this the 24th day of June 1871 G.W. DeWitt Commissioner of Deeds for
Tennessee in Texas
A
true copy = attest B.F.C. Smith Clk
I, Andrew J. Prowell hereby
nominate & appoint Josiah Prowell my attorney in fact to demand and receive
of and from all persons indebted to me by note account or otherwise, in the
state of Tennessee, the amount of my claims; and in receipts and other
acquitances to execute in my name; and in case of failure to bring suit against
them and prosecute the same in my name, and to employ counsel or agents at my
expense He may also compromise or arbitrate any cases with them and do all
other things which may be necessary in and about said business. And I do hereby
ratify and confirm all the lawful acts and doings of Said Josiah Prowell in
pursuance of the power and authority hereby communicated as fully as if I were
to do them myself. This 18th day of September 1871 A.J. Prowell Attest T.Fisher
W.W Vaden (Internal Rev
Stamp 50cts)
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…A.J. Prowell…foregoing power of attorney…duly
stamped is admitted to probate.
Witness my hand at office
this September 18th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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Charles
F. Haynie Admn &C .v. Logan Kemp et als} O. Bill to sell land in Smith
County Tennessee
Received of John P. Yelton
former Clerk & Commissioner of Smith County Court thirteen dollars in full
of the balance of the land funds sold by decree of Smith County Court in the
above cause, after satisfying debts.
This October 2nd
1871 Wm Haynie Attest M. Starr A. Oliver Ak Oct 2nd 1871 Smith Clk
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…foregoing receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
October 2nd 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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Josiah
Baird Et als VS: William Baird Et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received, October 5th
1871, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner
in the above case Nine dollars & Eightyseven cents as a part of my
distributive share as a grand daughter of Josiah Baird Ser deceased, arising
from the sale of the Dower tract of land belonging to said estate, it being my
part of the first land note, said Land sold by decree of Smith County Court in
the above case and distributed under the orders of said Court Amanda M (her x mark) Agee Attest J.H. Baird T. M P Agee $9.87
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Amanda M. Agee…
Witness my hand at office
this October 5th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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Whereas by the Will of Labon
Driver deceased the sum of one Hundred & fifty dollars is bequeathed unto
J.K.P. Sewell & wife Matilda Sewell to be paid in three years without
interest by Jepthah Driver, Daniel Driver & William Driver unto us the said
J.K.P. Sewell & wife Matilda and the said Jepthah Driver having paid unto
us the said J.K.P. Sewell & wife Matilda the sum of fifty dollars the
receipt of which we hereby acknowledge and we having sold the remaining
interest to W.C. Stewart for the consideration of one hundred dollars to us
paid. Know all men therefore that we the said J.K.P. Sewell & wife Matilda
Sewell hereby make, constitute & appoint the said William C. Stewart our
attorney in fact to receive from the said Daniel & William Driver the said
sum of one hundred dollars due & bequeathed us by the will of Labon Driver
decd and to receipt for said sum of money in our names in as full & ample
manner as we could do if present & acting ourselves & we do hereby
ratify & confirm all the legal acts of our attorney in the premises In testimony whereof we have hereunto set
our hands and seals on this the 10th day of October 1871. J.K.P. (his x mark) Sewell Matilda (her x mark) Sewell Attest F.M. McKee
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared… J.K.P. Sewell & wife Matilda Sewell…also
personally appeared before me Matilda Sewell wife of the said J.K.P. Sewell
privately and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
October 10th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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Received of John E. Webb one
of the Executors of the estate of Isaac Webb decd Fifty one dollars & 74
cents being in full of the whole of my share of the personal estate of said
Isaac Webb under his will, as shown in the settlement. This October 16th
1871 E.A. Johnson W.H. Johnson
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared… W.H. Johnson & wife E.A. Johnson…also
personally appeared E.A. Johnson wife of the said W.H. Johnson privately and
apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
this October 16th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
David
Fry VS: Lenard Fry & others} O Bill to sell land in County Court
Received, October 23rd
1871, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County and Commissioner
in the above case, Fifty-two dollars & Seventy five cents in full of the
distributive share, arrising from the first land note, due Belinda Cooksey as
the heir & daughter of Henry Fry decd, said fund arrising from the sale of
the real estate of said Henry Fry sold & distributed under orders from the
Smith County Court in the above case $52.75/ James Cooksey
Belinda Cooksey
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared… the foregoing receiptors…also personally appeared
before me Belinda Cooksey wife of James Cooksey privately and apart from her
said husband…
Witness my hand at office
this Oct 23rd 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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David
Fry VS: Lenard Fry & others} O Bill to sell land in Smith County Court
Received, October 23rd
1871, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County and
Commissioner in the above cause Fifty-two dollars and Seventy five cents in
full of the distributive share of Celiana E. Ballinger an heir and daughter of
Henry Fry decd, in the first land note, arrising from the sale of the real
estate of said Fry Decd, sold and distributed under the decree of Smith County
Court pronounced in the above cause. $52.75/ H.B.
Ballinger Salena E. Ballinger
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared… H.B. Ballinger & Wife Salena E. Ballinger…also
personally appeared before me Selena E. Ballinger wife of said H.B. Ballinger
privately and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
October 23rd 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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David
Fry VS: Lenard Fry & others} O. Bill to sell land in Smith County Court
Received, October 23rd
1871, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of Smith County Court and Commissioner in the above
cause, Fifty-two dollars & Seventy five cents in full of my distributive
share, in the first land note as a son & heir of Henry Fry decd, arrising
from the sale of the real estate of said Fry decd sold & distributed under
a decree pronounced by the Smith County Court in the above cause $52.75/ B.S.
Fry
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… B.S. Fry…
Witness my hand at office
October 23rd 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
Estate Henry Fry Decd Received October 23rd 1871 of
B.S. Fry administrator of the estate of Henry Fry deceased Nineteen dollars
& 64/100ths dollars in full of my distributive share of the personal estate
of said deceased due me from said Administrator including amt received as
rents. $19.64/ James Cooksey Belinda
Cooksey
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared… the foregoing receiptors…also personally appeared
Belinda Cooksey wife of said James Cooksey privately and apart from her said
husband…
Witness my hand at office
October 23rd 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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Estate Henry Fry Decd Received October 23rd 1871, of
B.S. Fry administrator of the estate of B.S. Fry dec, Nineteen dollars & 64
cents in full of my distributive share arrising from the sale of the personal
estate & rents in the hands of said administrator due me on his final
settlement. $19.64 H.B. Ballinger S.E. Ballinger
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared… the foregoing receiptors…also personally appeared
before me S.E. Ballinger wife of H.B. Ballinger privately and apart from her
husband…
Witness my hand at office
October 23rd 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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David
Fry VS: Lenard Fry & others} O. Bill to sell land
Received, October 28th
1871, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court and Commissioner in the
above case, Fifty-two dollars and Seventy five cents in full of my distributive
share in the first land notes for land sold belonging to the estate of Henry
Fry Decd as a son & heir of said Henry Fry decd said land sold &
distributed under a decree of Smith County Court. $52.75/ David Fry
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…David Fry…
Witness my hand at office
October 28 1871 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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David
Fry VS: Lenard Fry & others} O Bill to sell land
Received, October 28th
1871, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of Smith County Court & Commissioner in the
above case, Fifty two dollars & Seventy five cents in full of the distributive
share of Elizabeth Deadmon who was a daughter & heir of Henry Fry decd in
the first note executed for the purchase of the real estate of said deceased
sold & distributed under a decree of the Smith County Court pronounced in
the above case $52.75/ John Dedman
Elizabeth (her x mark) Dedman
Ack Oct 28 /71
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John Deadman & wife Elizabeth Deadman…and also
personally appeared Elizabeth Deadman wife of said John Deadmon privately and
apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
October 28th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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Estate Henry Fry Decd Received October 28th 1871, of
B.S. Fry administrator of Henry Fry deceased Nineteen dollars & 64 cents in
full of the distributive share of Elizabeth Deadmon a daughter & heir of
Henry Fry Decd arrising from the proceeds of the sale of the personal estate of
said including the rents &c which have come into the hands of said
administrator. $19.64. John Dedmon
Elizabeth (her x mark) Deadmon
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John Deadman & wife Elizabeth Deadman…and also
personally appeared Elizabeth Deadman wife of the said John Deadmon privately
and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
October 28th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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David
Fry VS: Lenard Fry & others} O Bill to sell land
Received, October 28th
1871, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of Smith County Court and Commissioner in the above
case Fifty two dollars & Seventy five cents in full of the distributive
share of John L. Harris & wife Ann Harris, the said Ann Harris being a
daughter & heir of Henry Fry deceased said amount being the distributive
share of the first note executed for the purchase money arrising from the sale
of the real estate of said deceased sold & distributed by decree of Smith County Court pronounced in the above
case $52.75/ N.W. Philips assignee of J.L. Harris & wife Ann Harris
Deed of conveyance dated
January 8th 1870 Probated
January 10th 1870 Registered
in Deed Book No 1 page 316 (516) Smith County
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…N.W. Phillips…
Witness my hand at office
October 28th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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David
Fry VS: Lenard Fry & others} O Bill to sell Land
Received, November 18th
1871, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of Smith County Court and Commissioner in the above
case Fifty two dollars and Seventy five cents in full of the distributive share
of John W. Fry a son and heir of Henry Fry deceased, said amount being the
distributive share of said John W. Fry out of the first note for the land sold
in this case belonging to the estate of said deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court pronounced in this cause.
$$52.75/ N.W. Philips
assignee of J.W. Fry
Deed to N.W. Phillips dated
15 January 1870 Registered Book No 1
page 322 Note Book B – page 161
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…N.W. Phillips…
Witness my hand at office
this November 18th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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David
Fry VS: Lenard Fry & others} O Bill to sell Land
Received, November 18th
1871, of B.F.C. Smith Clk of Smith County Court and Commissioner in the above
case Fifty two dollars and Seventy five cents in full of the distributive share
of James E. Fry a son and heir of Henry Fry deceased, arrising from the sale of
the lands belonging to the estate of said deceased, said amount being the
distributive share of said J.E. Fry in the first land note, said land sold and
distributed under a decree of Smith County Court pronounced in the above cause. N.W. Philips assignee of Samuel
Allison Deed from J.E. Fry to Sam
Allison Registered in Book No 1 page 241
Deed S. Allison to N.W.
Phillips Book No 1 page 322 dated January 15th 1870
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Reciptor…
Witness my hand at office
this November 18th 1871 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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This agreement made and
entered into between Felix McFarland of the one part and John McFarland, Eliza
J. Elliot & John Elliot her husband legatees of the Estate of Louis
McFarland deceased. Witnesseth – That the said Felix McFarland one of the
Legatees of said Estate and in accordance with the will of the deceased,
received negro property to the value, by valuation of Four Thousand, four
hundred & Eighty five dollars ($4485.00, Thirty one hundred & five
dollars by special bequest and thirteen hundred and eighty by purchase – by
provision of the will, bearing six per cent interest for two years – which several
sums amount to a larger amount than the distributive share of each legatee. Now
we John McFarland & Eliza J. Elliot with her husband John Elliot for
ourselves our heirs and assigns – In the spirit of compromise, having in view
the principle of Equity & Justice and in accordance with the spirit and
intuition of the Testator and in consideration that the negro property received
by the said Felix McFarland legatee proved to be to him valueless from causes
not within his control and from the further consideration of One Hundred and
Sixty five dollars and sixty cents in hand paid, do hereby relinquish to the
said Felix McFarland all claim & demand from him for whatever amount he the
said Felix McFarland may be due said estate over and above his distributive share
of said estate coming to us the said John McFarland & Eliza J. Elliot with
her husband John Elliot as our distributive shares of the same as legatees – It
is especially understood and agreed that the above instrument of relinquishment
has reference and applies solely to the negro property received by the said
Felix McFarland as a bequest and by purchase Witness
our hands and seals this the 24th January 1868 John McFarland Eliza J. Elliot John Elliot
State
of Mississippi County of Yellobush} Before me J. C. Branum…personally appeared…
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John Elliot and his wife
Eliza J. Elliot…and the said Eliza J. Elliot wife of the said John
Elliot…separate and apart from her said husband…her voluntary act and deed,
freely without any fear threats or compulsion of her husband.
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 6th day of September
A.D. 1871 J.C. Branum Clk
State of Mississippi County
of - } I Dewitt Stearns…certify that J.C. Branum…for the County of
Yalabusha…duly qualified and commissioned…
In witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal this the 29th day of Sept AD 1871 DeWitt Stearns, Chancellor
State
of Mississippi County of Yelobusha} I J.C. Branum…certify that DeWitt
Stearns…duly qualified and
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Commissioned…
Witness my hand and seal of
office this Sept 29 A,D, 1871 J.C.Branum
Clk
A true copy attest B.F.C. Smith
Received January 1st
/72 of W.S. Alexander Executor of the estate of James S. McMurry deceased
Twelve Hundred and Eight dollars & 42 cents in full of a legacy comeing to
me from the Executor of my deceased Father James McMurry Robt (his x mark) McMurry Witness JW Glasgow
JN Scott
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.W. Glasgow & J.N. Scott subscribing
witnesses…depose they are acquainted with the bargainor Robt McMurry…
Witness my hand at office
this January 4th 1872 BFC
Smith Clk
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126
Estate E.J. Board deceased Received, January
4th 1872, of W.A. Turner Administrator of Emily J. Board deceased
Three Hundred & fifty three dollars & 55 cents in full of our
distributive share of the personal estate of said E.J. Board deceased, having
accounted on settlement for one colt as an advancement at the price of twenty
five dollars $353.55/100 C.P. Evans J.W. Evans
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.W. Evans and Wife C.P. Evans…also C.P. Evans wife
of said J.W. Evans appeared before me privately and apart from her said
husband…
Witness BFC Smith clerk at
office this January 4th 1872 BFC
Smith Clk
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127
Estate E.J. Board decd Received, January 4th
1872, of W.A. Turner Administrator of E.J. Board decd Three Hundred &
Seventy eight dollars & 55 cents in full of my distributive share of the
personal estate of E.J. Board deceased $378.55/ H.C.
Terry
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…H.C. Terry…
Witness my hand at office
this January 4th 1872 BFC
Smith Clk
Page
128
The State of Texas Hopkins
County} Know all men by these presents that I French S. Vaden of Said County and
State, and a son of Samuel T. Vaden deceased and Grandson of Loderick Vaden
deceased, both late of the County of Smith in the State of Tennessee do by
these presents constitute and appoint my Uncle Henry Strother of said County of
Smith in said State of Tennessee, my true and lawful agent and attorney in
fact, for me and in my name to ask for, demand and receive from the
administrator or Executor (or other person having the same in charge) of the
estate of the said Loderick Vaden deceased, all money, property and effects due
and comeing to me from said estate as a son of said Samuel T. and Grandson of
said Lodwick Vaden deceased, and to give receipts and full acquittances
therefore as I could or might do if personally present. Hereby ratifying and
confirming all the acts of my said attorney in fact done in pursuance hereof.
Witness my hand and seal,
using a Scroll for a seal this the 11th day of October A.D. 1871 F.S. Vaden
State
of Texas Hopkins County} Before me R.H. Beals…personally came F.S. Vaden…
In testimony whereof I
hereunto set my hand and affix my official Seal at office in Sulphur Springs
this the 12 day of Oct 1871 R.H.Beale
Notary Public H.C.T.
State of Texas Hopkins
County} I JM Ashcroft Dist Clerk…certify that R.H. Beale…duly elected and
commissioned…
Witness my hand and official
Seal at office in Sulfur Springs this Oct 12th 1871. J.M. Ashcroft Dist Clk Hopkins Co.
Texas
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State of Tennessee Smith
County} I BFC Smith Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid hereby
certify that the foregoing Power of Attorney and certificate are true copies of
the original. Witness my hand
at office January 12, 1872 B.F.C.
Smith clerk
B.J.
Vaden & others VS Jesse Hughes & others} O Bill to Sell Land &c in
Smith County Court
Received of EW Turner
fourteen dollars & 8 cents and of John P. Yelton former Clerk &
Commissioner of Smith County Court Thirty Six dollars & 55 cents in the
above cause as Assignee of Jesse Hughes. It being a part of his interest in the
land fund of Lodwick Vaden deceased & sold by decree of the Smith County
Court and ordered to be distributed by decree of said Court in the above cause. This January 12th 1872 FS Vaden by Henry Strother Atty in fact
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Henry Strother…
Witness my hand at office
this January 12th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith By JM Fisher D.C.
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Received of Samuel A
Armistead Administrator of the estate of Thomas Minton decd Sixteen dollars
& 61 cents in full of my Share coming to me as heir of said Thomas Minton
Decd. This January 18th
1872 W.W. Minton
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W.W. Minton…
Witness my hand at office
this January 18th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clerk By J.M. Fisher D.C.
Received of Samuel A.
Armistead Administrator of the estate of Thomas Minton decd Sixteen dollars
& 61 cents in full of the Share of W.F. Minton going to him as one of the
heirs of Thomas Minton Decd. This
January 18th 1872 W.W.
Minton
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W.W. Minton…
Witness my hand at office
this January 18th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clk, By J.M. Fisher D.C.
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Received of Samuel A.
Armistead Administrator of the estate of Thomas Minton decd Forty nine dollars
& 84 cents in full of the Shares coming from said estate to my wards to
wit: John Minton Augustus Minton & Josiah Minton, minor children of the
said Thomas Minton Decd. This
January 18th 1872 W.W.
Minton Guardian
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W.W. Minton…
Witness my hand at office
this January 18th 1872. B.F.C.
Smith Clerk, By J.M. Fisher D.C.
Receipt
of T.J. McFarland Adms &C
Received, Oct 3rd
1871, of Felix McFarland surviving executor of the estate of Louis McFarland
deceased Eight Hundred dollars as a part of the distributive share of John
McFarland Deceased in the estate of Louis McFarland Deceased T.J McFarland, Admstr of the Estate
of John McFarland Dec.
A true copy Attest, B.F.C.
Smith Clk
Received Sept 7th
1871, of Felix McFarland Executor of the estate of Louis McFarland deceased five
Hundred dollars it being the amount overdrawn by the said McFarland in the
negro property as the share of G.L. Davidson
John Elliot Eliza Elliot Joint guardian for Geo L Davidson
A true copy – Attest B.F.C.
Smith
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T.H.
Armistead & others VS: David Stinson & others} O. Bill to sell land
Received, February 13th
1872, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk & Commissioner in Smith County Court in the
above case one Hundred & thirty six dollars as a part of the distributive
share of Mary L. Patterson a daughter & heir of A.W. Stinson deceased in
the fund ariseing from the sale of the land belonging to said estate by decree
of Smith County Court in the above case and distributed under the orders of the
said County Court. Mary S.
Patterson By Jno Hallum Attorney in fact
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…John Hallum…
Witness my hand at office Feb
13 1872 B.F.C. Smith Clk
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W.P.
Glover & others VS: Fannie E. Glover & others} O Bill to sell land
Received, March 12th
1872, of BFC Smith Clerk & Commissioner in the above case Two Hundred &
Twentynine dollars and 43 3/8 cents in full of my distributive share, arising
from the sale of the real estate of R.J. Glover deceased, sold by decree of
Smith County Court and distributed by a decree of said Court pronounced at the
March term 1872 distributing said fund. $229.
43 3/8 /100 HM Glover
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…H.M. Glover…
Witness my hand at office
March 12th 1872 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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W.P.
Glover & others VS: Fannie E. Glover & others} O Bill to sell Land
Received, March 12th
1872, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk & Commissioner in the above case One Hundred
& Thirty dollars and 78 1/2 cents in full of the distributive share of W.P.
Glover arising from the sale of the real estate of R.J. Glover dec, sold by
decree of Smith County Court and in the above case and distributed by decree of
said Court at the March term 1872.
$130. 78 ½ cents GR
Glover assignee of W.P. Glover
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receptor…
Witness my hand at office
March 12th 1872 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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W.P.
Glover & others VS: Fannie E. Glover & others} O Bill to sell land
Received, March 12th
1872, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk & Commissioner in the above case One Hundred
& Forty six dollars and 15 3/8 cents in full of the distributive share of
Fannie E. Glover arising from the sale of the real estate of R.J. Glover dec
sold by decree of Smith County Court, and distributed by a decree of said Court
at the March Term 1872
$146. 15 3/8 /100 G.R. Glover assignee of Fannie E. Glover
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…G.R. Glover…
Witness my hand at office
March 12 1872 B.F.C. Smith Clk
W.P.
Glover & others VS: Fannie E. Glover & others} O Bill to sell Land
Received, March 12th
1872, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk & Commissioner in the above case One Hundred
& Eightyfive dollars and 23 3/8 cents in full of my distributive share
arising from the sale of the real estate of R.J. Glover dec, Sold by decree of
Smith County Court and distributed by decree of said Court pronounced at the
March Term 1872
$185. 23 3/8 /100 G.R. Glover
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…G.R. Glover…
Witness my hand at office
March 12th 1872 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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W.P.
Glover & others VS: Fannie E. Glover & others} O. Bill to sell Land
Received, March 12th
1872, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk & Commissioner in the above case, Sixty six
dollars and 93 cents and Eight dollars and 12 cents interest accrued on the
land notes in full of the distributive share of Eliza J. Lester arising from
the sale of the real estate of R.J. Glover dec sold by decree of Smith County
Court and distributed by a decree of said Court pronounced at the March Term
1872
$75. 05/100 Eliza J. Lester by G.R. Glover Attorney in
fact
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…The foregoing Receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
this March 12th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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W.P.
Glover & others VS: Fannie E. Glover & others} O Bill to sell Land
Received, March 12th
1872, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk & Commissioner in the above case Sixteen
dollars and 14 cents in full of my distributive share out of the rents arising
from the real estate of R.J. Glover decd – and decreed to be paid to me by the
Smith County Court at the March Term 1872
$16. 14 /100 W.P. Glover
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…the foregoing bargainor…
Witness my hand at office in
Carthage This March 12th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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State of Arkansas County of
Dallas} Know all men by these presents
that we, John L. Walsh and Louisa Walsh formerly Louisa Owens and Milton Adair
and Josephine Adair formerly Josephine Owens and Samuel H. Jones and Tincy
Jones formerly Tincy Owens and Wm S. Young and Rebecca Young formerly Rebecca
Owens and Wm Owens and Malcum Owens of Said County of Dallas, have made and
constituted and appointed, and by these presents do make constitute and appoint
Wm N Suit of the County of Smith in the State of Tennessee, our true and lawful
Attorney for us and in our names place and Stead to Sell and convey by deed in
fee simple all of our interest in the estate of John Suit deceased whether real
or personal: of said County of Smith and State of Tennessee giving and granting
to our said Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every
act and thing whatsoever required and necessary to be done in and about the
premises as fully and to all interests and purposes as we might or could do if
personally present, with full power of substitution and revocation hereby
ratifying and confirming all that our said Attorney or his Substitute Shall
lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof In witness whereof we hereunto Set our hands and Seals,
this the Twenty Sixth day of December A.D. 1971
John L. Walsh Louisa F. Walsh Samuel H. Jones Tincie A.
Jones Wm S. Young Rebecca F. Young W.S. Owens M.G.
Owens Milton Adair Josephine Adair
State of Arkansas County of
Dallas} On this the 6th day
of January 1872 before me G.W. Mallett Clerk of the County Court within and for
the County aforesaid personally and severally appeared John L. Walsh and Louisa
F. Walsh his wife and Samuel H. Jones and Tincie A. Jones his wife and Wm S.
Young
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And Rebecca F. Young his wife
and Milton Adair and Josephine Adair his wife and William S. Owen and Malcom G.
Owen all to me personally well known and Severally acknowledged that they
executed the foregoing Power of Attorney for the uses and purpose therein
mentioned and Set forth, And the said Louisa F. Walsh Wife of the said John L.
Walsh and Tincie A. Jones Wife of the said Samuel H. Jones and Rebecca F. Young
Wife of the said Wm. S. Young and Josephine Adair Wife of the said Milton
Adair, on a private examination by me made apart from their said husbands Severally
Acknowledged that they executed said power of Attorney freely understandingly
and without fear or undue influence of their said husbands and I do hereby so
certify In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office the day and year last above
written G.W. Mallett Clerk
State of Arkansas County of
Dallas} I A.A. Sullenberger Judge…do hereby certify that G. W. Mallett…is the
Clerk of the Several Courts of record…full faith and credit are due his acts as
such. Witness my hand as such Judge
A.G. Sullenberger Judge
State of Arkansas County of
Dallas} I do certify that A.G.
Sullenberger…is the Judge of the County and Probate Courts…full faith and
credit are due his acts as such. In
Testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and Seal of office. January 6th 1872 G.W. Mallett Clerk
A true copy Attest
B.F.C. Smith Clk
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W.P.
Glover & others VS: Fannie E. Glover & others}
Received, March 15th
1872, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk & Commissioner in the above case Fifty eight
dollars and 98 cents in full of my distributive share, arising from the
personal estate of my father Robert J. Glover decd and distributed by decree of
the Smith County Court pronounced at March Term 1872.
$58.98 Fannie E. McDonald
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Fannie E. McDonald…
Witness my hand at office
this March 15th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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Estate of E. J. Board Received, March 25th 1872 of W.A.
Turner Administrator of the estate of E.J. Board deceased Three Hundred &
Seventy eight dollars and 55 cents in full of our distributive share out of the
personal estate of E.J. Board dec paid us by said Administrator $378.55 W.E.
Sykes Martha V Sykes
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.E. Sykes & Martha V. Sykes…And Martha V.
Sykes wife of said W.E. Sykes…privately and apart from her said Husband…
Witness my hand, at office,
March 25th 1872 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
Estate of E. J. Board
Decd Received of W.A. Turner
Administrator of the estate of E.J. Board dec Three Hundred & Twenty eight
dollars & 55 cents in full of my distributive share of the estate said Decd
having heretofore received $50.00 on said share. J.F. Turner
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…J.F. Turne…
Witness my hand at office
this March 6th 1874 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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W.P.
Glover & others VS: Fannie E. Glover & others} O Bill to sell land
Received, March 28th
1872, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of Smith County Court and Commissioner in the above
case Two Hundred and nine dollars & 65 cents in full of my distributive
share in the estate of my Father R. J. Glover dec arrising from the sale of the
land and also the personal estate paid me by said Clerk & distributed under
the decree of the Smith County Court
$209.65/100 Jackson (his x mark) Glover Test GR Glover
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Jackson Glover…
Witness my hand at office
March 28th 1872 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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Received April 12th
1872 of Anderson Williams Administrator of the estate of James C. Williams
deceased one thousand and thirty two dollars in full of the distributive shares
of Anderson Williams C.W. West &
wife Francis BP Williams DH Witt
Evaline Thomas & J.A. Thomas
L.J. Williams H.R. Williams Jr C.J. Witt
NJ Yeamon & wife Minerva F.
Uzzy J. Kemp & wife Martha E.
JL. Kemp & wife Virginia J.
S.E. Witt James H. Williams Asa Kemp & wife Polly A. J.D. West & wife Martha E. & L.F.
Williams children & heirs of said JC Williams Deceased Said amount being in
full of both the real & personal estate of said deceased paid and
distributed by said Administrator LF
Williams Assignee of all the above named heirs and in his own right. LF Williams
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…LF Williams…
Witness my hand at office
this April 12th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clerk
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$44.73/ Received of Hiram Giles Administrator of the
estate of Nancy Hogg deceased, Forty four dollars and Seventy three cents, it
being my distributive share as heir in the estate of the said Nancy Hogg
deceased and in the hands of said administrator as such. This 30th
day of June 1871 Louisa R
Cornwell Test E.W. Turner
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Louisa R Cornwell…
Witness my hand at office
this April 20th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clerk
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$163. 20/100 Received May 7th 1872 of T.H.
Armistead Adminstrator of A.W. Stinson Decd. One hundred and Sixty three
Dollars & 20c in full of my distributive Share of the personal property of said
estate as Legatee of said A.W. Stinson Decd as shown in the Settlement of the
Administrator bearing date April 19th 1872 Jno. R. Stinson
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…John R. Stinson…
Witness my hand at office
this May 7th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clk By JM Fisher D.C.
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This day I have received of
B.J. Vaden Admr of Winston High Decd Fifty eight dollars & ninety five
cents as part of the undersigned S.S. High distributive Share, who is a Grand son
of said Decd. I hereby acknowledge that I have duly received of Said Vaden on
said distributive Share and given receipts therefore at the following payments
to wit: on the 29th April 1868 for Eighty one dollars & 73 cents
and one other dated July 3rd 1868 for eight dollars & 55 cts
which payments are hereby ratified This
11th May 1872 S.S.
High Attest J.T. High
L. Franklin
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…SS High…
Witness my hand at office
this May 11th 1872 JM
Fisher, D.C.
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This 11th day of
May 1872 we have this day received of BJ Vaden Admr of Winston High Decd one
hundred and forty four dollars and 45 cts as part of the distributive share of
the undersigned J.A. Hawthorne who is now the wife of the undersigned E.P.
Hawthorn and is a Daughter of Said deceased in the estate of said deceased, we
also hereby acknowledge that we have duly received from said Vaden on said
distributive shares and given him receipts therefor at the time the following
payments to wit: on the 11th day of July 1868 for two hundred and
seventy dollars and 75 cts and one other for thirty dollars & 20 cts
bearing date 11th day of Jay 1870 which payments are hereby ratified
this 11th day of May 1872 J.A.
Hawthorne Privy examined May 11th
1872
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.A. Hawthorn…and acknowledged that she executed
the foregoing Receipt freely, voluntarily and understandingly…
Witness my hand, at office,
May 11th 1872. J.M. Fisher,
D.C.
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This 11th day of
May 1872. I have this day received of B.J. Vaden Admr of Winston High decd one
hundred and forty four dollars & forty five cents, as part of the
distributive share of the undersigned Caroline Richerson, who is a daughter of
the Said decd, I hereby acknowledge that I have duly received of said Vaden on
Said distributive Share and given him receipts therefore at the following
payments to wit: Two hundred and forty five dollars and 09 cts on the 26th
February 1867 and one other dated Sept 6th 1867 for Fifty eight
dollars and one other dated Sept 18th 1869 for thirty dollars &
20 cts which are hereby ratified this 11th day of May 1872 Caroline Richerson Attest L. Franklin J.T. High
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
this May 11th 1872. J.M.
Fisher, D.C.
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This 11th day of
May 1872. I have this day received of B.J. Vaden Admr of Winston High Decd one
hundred and forty four dollars and 45 cents as part of the undersigned J.M.
High distributive Share who is a son of Said deceased. I hereby acknowledge
that I have duly received of Said Vaden on said distributive Share and given
him receipts therefore at the following payments to wit: on the 11th
day of July 1868 for two hundred and seventy dollars & 75 cts and one other
dated 28th Oct 1869 for thirty dollars & 20 cts which payments
are hereby ratified this 11th May 1872 J.M. High Attest J.T. High
SS High
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…J.M. High…
Witness my hand at office
this may 11th 1872. J.M.
Fisher, D.C
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This 11th day of
May 1872. I have this day received of B.J. Vaden admr of Winston High Decd one
hundred and forty four 45/100 dollars as part of the undersigned J.T. High Distributive
Share, a son of Said deceased in the estate of said deceased. I hereby
acknowledge that I have received from Said Vaden on Said distributive Share and
given receipts therefor at the time the following payments to wit: on the 11th
day of July 1868 for two hundred and Seventy dollars & 75 cts and one other
on the 28th Oct 1869 for thirty dollars 20 cts which payments are
hereby ratified this the above date J.T.
High Attest R.W. High S.S. High
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…J.T. High…
Witness my hand at office
this May 11th 1872. J.M.
Fisher, D.C.
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This 11th day of
May 1872. I have this day received of B.J. Vaden Admr of Winston High Decd.
Forty eight and 15 cts as part of the undersigned J.W. High distributive Share,
who is a Grand Son of Said deceased. I hereby acknowledge that I have duly
received of Said Vaden on said distributive Share and given him receipts
therefor at the following payments to wit: on the 29th day of April
1868 for Eighty one dollars & 73 cents and one other dated July 3rd
1868 for eight dollars & fifty five cents, one other dated 18th
May 1870 for ten dollars & 06. which payments I hereby ratify this 11th
May 1872 J.W. High Attest
R.W. High J.T. High
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…J.W. High…
Witness my hand at office
this May 11th 1872. J.M.
Fisher, D.C.
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This 11th day of
May 1872. We have this day received of B.J. Vaden Admr of Winston High decd one
hundred & forty four dollars & 45 cts as part of the undersigned Sarah
Franklin who is now the wife of the undersigned Lewis Franklin and a daughter
of said deceased in the estate of said deceased. We also hereby acknowledge
that we have duly received from Said Vaden on said distributive Share and given
receipts therefor at the time the following payments: to wit on the 11th
day of July 1868 for two hundred and seventy dollars & 75 cts and one other
on the 10th day of May 1870 for thirty dollars & 20 cts which
payments are hereby ratified this 11th day of May 1872 Sally Franklin L. Franklin
Attest J.T. High
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…L. Franklin…and Sally Franklin wife of Said L.
Franklin…privately and apart from her husband…
Witness my hand, at office,
this the 11th day of May 1872. J.M.
Fisher, D.C
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This 11th day of
May 1872. I have this day received of B.J. Vaden Admr of Winston High Deceased
one hundred and forty four dollars & 45 cts as of my distributive share of
the undersigned R.W. High who is a son of said decd. I hereby acknowledge that
I have duly received of Said Vaden on said distributive Share and given him
receipts therefore at the following payments to wit: on the 11th day
of July 1868 for two hundred and Seventy dollars & 75 cts and one other
dated 28th Oct 1869 for thirty dollars & 20 cts which payments
are hereby ratified, this 11th day May 1872 R.W. High Attest L. Franklin
J.T. High
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…R.W. High…
Witness my hand at office
this 11th May 1872 J.M.
Fisher, D.C
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Received of Edward S. Porter
Executor of the last will and testament of Calvert Porter decd the following
property which was devised to me by the said Calvert Porter deceased in his
said will, to wit: two mules 1 cow & calf & one bedstead which sted
costs six dollars This Oct
10th 1867 Sarah H.
Porter Test J.J. Gregory L.W. Ballow
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.J. Gregory & L.W. Ballow…they are acquainted
with Sarah H. Porter…
Witness my hand at office the
April 1st 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clk By J.M. Fisher, D.C.
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Int Rev. 50 cts Know all men by these presents that we
John Price, Peremelia Price, Gideon Price, Permelia M. Bourne and husband John
C. Bourne of the County of Graves in the state of Kentucky do hereby nominate
and appoint Walter A. Beasley of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee our
Attorney in fact for us and in our name to demand and receive from John P.
Yelton formerly County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and from Benjamin
J. Vaden Administrator of Peggy Beasley deceased any and all monies that may be
in their hands or either of their hands due either or all of us wether the same
be coming to us from the Sale of the real estate of which Johnson Beasley died
seized and possessed and which by his will descended to us at the death of his
widow Peggy Beasley or wether the same be proceeds of personal property to
which we or either of us are entitled as devisees or distributes of Peggy
Beasley deceased and we hereby authorize our said attorney to execute all
bonds, receipts acquitances in our or each of our names that may be necessary
for the proper execution of this Power. We do further empower our said attorney
to sue for and receive the same or any part thereof and for that purpose to
employ such counsel as he may need and to do all other things necessary to
accomplish the objects of this Power at our expense and charge. And we do each of us hereby ratify
and confirm all the lawful acts and doing of our said attorney in the premises,
as fully as if we were present and doing the same ourselves. In testimony whereof we have hereunto
set our hands this the 7th day of May 1872 John Price
Permelia (her x mark) Price
Permelia (her x mark) M. Bourne
J.C. Bourne Gideon Price
State of Kentucky Graves
County} Personally appeared…John Price
Gideon Price and John C. Bourne. Permelia Price and Permelia M. Bourne…
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The said Permelia Price, wife
of the said John Price, and the said Permelia M. Bourne, wife of the said John
C. Bourne having appeared before me, privately and apart from their said
husbands…
Witness my hand, as Clerk of
the Said Court, at office under official Seal. This 7th day of May
1872 C.J. Whittemore C.G.C.C.
State of Kentucky Graves
County} I, W.W. Robertson Judge…certify
that C.J. Whittemore…is and was at the time of signing…legally elected and
qualified Clerk…this the 7th day May of 1872 W.W. Robertson J.G.C.C.
State of Kentucky Graves
County} I, C.J. Whittemore Clerk…certify
that W.W. Robertson…is and was at the time of signing of the same Judge…duly
commissioned and qualified…
Witness my hand as Clerk of
the County Court of Graves County Kentucky at office this 7th day of
May 1872 C.J. Whittemore C.G.C.C.
A true Copy Attest
BFC Smith Clk
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W.A. Beasley et als VS.
Albert Hackett et als} Received of John P. Yelton former clerk and commissioner
of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee Five hundred and nine dollars
& 46 cts it being in full of our interest in his hands as said former clerk
of the proceeds of the sale of the real state of Johnson Beasley Deceased sold
by order of the County Court of Smith County for distribution among the heirs
of Johnson Beasley Deceased. Two hundred and fifty four dollars & 73 cents
of said amount being the share of Permelia Price a daughter of the said Johnson
Beasley Decd the other Two hundred and fifty four dollars & 73 cents being
the share due to Permelia M. Bourne & Gideon Price who are the only
children and heirs at law of Luticia Price decd who was a daughter of said
Johnson Beasley deceased. This May 21st 1872 John Price
Permelia Price Permelia M.
Bourne J.C. Bourne Gideon Price by their Attorney in fact Walter (his x mark) A. Beasley Attest
James McClarin M. Starr
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Walter A. Beasley…
Witness my hand at office
this May 21st 1872 J.M.
Fisher, D.C.
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Peggy Beasley’s Estate Received of B.J. Vaden Administrator of Peggy
Beasley Decd. Ninety nine dollars it being in full of our distributive Shares
in the estate of Peggy Beasley Decd. Forty nine dollars & 50 cts of which
is the distributive Share of Permelia Price who is a daughter of Peggy Beasley
decd, and Forty nine dollars & 50 cts of which is the distributive Share of
Permelia M. Bourne & Gideon Price the only children and distributees of
Luticia Price Decd who was a daughter of Peggy Beasley Decd. This the 21st
day of May 1872 John Price Permelia Price Permelia M. Bourne J.C.
Bourne Gideon Price By their Attorney in fact Walter (his x
mark) A. Beasley
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Walter A. Beasley…
Witness my hand at office
this May 21st 1872 J.M.
Fisher, D.C.
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Joseph E. Sullivan &
others VS. Henry Apple & others} O Bill to Sell Land.
Received of John P. Yelton
former clerk & commissioner one hundred and Sixty dollars in full of the
distributive share of Martha Sullivan minor heir of Ira L.S. Sullivan in his
hands as former Clerk and Commissioner of the County Court of Smith County
arising from the proceeds of the sale of the real estate of Ira S.L. Sullivan,
deceased, made by order of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.
This 3rd day of June 1872 Henry
C. (his x mark) Apple Guardian of Martha Sullivan Test Wm. B.
Pickering M.A. Pickens (Dickens)
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Henry C. Apple Guardian of Martha Sullivan…
Witness my hand at office
this 3rd June 1872 J.M.
Fisher, D.C.
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B.S. Cornwell’s Estate, Received of James T. Allen Admr. of the
estate of B.S. Cornwell decd. Four hundred and Six dollars and 17 cents in full
of the distributive share of Rufus Cornwell, Jane R. Cornwell, Elizabeth
Cornwell, F.C. Cornwell, Louisa Armisted, William Cornwell, Talitha Allen, I.N.
West and Henry M. Cornwell. Children & heirs of said B.S. Cornwell Decd.
Said amount being in full of both real and personal estate of said deceased
paid and distributed by said Administrator H.M.
Cornwell assanee of all the above named heirs and in his own write HM Cornwell
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…H.M. Cornwell…
Witness my hand at office
this the 4th day of June 1872 J.M.
Fisher, D.C.
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Recd. July 26/71 of W.S.
Alexander Executor of the Estate of James McMurry Decd Nine hundred and Sixty
Seven dollars & 92 cents the balance and in full of a Legacy coming to me
from the estate of my deceased Father Jas McMurry Mary F. McMurry Witnesses L.C. Alexander H.S. Crain RA
Burford D Burford
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…RA. Burford & D. Burford Subscribing
witnesses…depose they are acquainted with the bargainor Mary F. McMurry…
Witness my hand at office
this June 3rd 1872
J.M. Fisher, D.C.
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Received of R.A. Burford
Twelve thousand one hundred and two dollars & 32 cents in full of the
amount of money or effects due to me from him as my Guardian as Shown by
Settlement made with the County Court Clerk April 24th/72. All the
interest accrued on Bonds Stock & notes Since the 24th day of
April 1872 being turned over to me D
Burford Witness WS Alexander JD. Allen
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…D Burford…
Witness my hand at office
this June 3rd 1872 J.M.
Fisher, D.C.
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Joshua Wilson, Wife &
others Exparte} Received June 15th
1872 of BFC Smith clerk of the Smith County Court and commissioner in the above
cause Seventy eight dollars and fifty six cents in full of my distributive
Share in the first land note as heir and distribute of John Roe, decd, arising
from the sale of the real estate of said Roe decd sold and distributed under a
decree pronounced by the Smith County Court in the above cause. Joshua Wilson Amanda J Wilson
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Joshua Wilson & Amanda J. Wilson…And Amanda
Wilson, wife of Said Joshua Wilson…privately and apart from her husband…
Witness my hand at office
this the 15th day of June, 1872 J.M.
Fisher, D.C.
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Joshua Wilson, Wife &
others Exparte} Received June 13th
1872 of BFC Smith Clerk of Smith County Court and commissioner in the above
cause Seventy eight dollars and fifty six cents in full of my distributive
Share in the first land note as heir of John Roe Decd, arising from the sale of
the real estate of said Roe Decd sold and distributed under a decree pronounced
by the Smith County Court in the above cause.
W.C. Norris Mary S. Norris
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…WC Norris…And Mary S. Norris wife of W.C.
Norris…privately and apart from her husband…
Witness my hand at office
this the 15th day of June 1872 J.M.
Fisher, D.C.
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Joshua Wilson Wife &
others Exparte} Received of B.F.C.
Smith clerk & commissioner in the above cause, Seventy eight dollars and
fifty six cents in full of my distributive Share in the first land note, as
heir and distributee of John Roe Decd arising from the sale of the real estate
of said decd Sold and distributed under a decree pronounced by the Smith County
Court in the above cause. This June 15th 1872 WA Wilson
Harriett H Wilson
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.A.Wilson…And Harriett H. Wilson, wife of Said
W.A. Wilson…privately and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
this June 15th 1872 J.M.
Fisher D.C.
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Joshua Wilson Wife and
others Exparte} Received June 15th
1872 of BFC Smith clerk of Smith County Court and commissioner in the above
cause. Seventy eight dollars & fifty six cents in full of my distributive
Share in the first land note as heir and distributee of John Roe Decd, arrising
from the sale of the real estate of said Roe Decd. Sold and distributed under a
decree pronounced by the Smith County Court in the above cause. Isaac N Payne Sally A Payne
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…Isaac N. Payne…And Sallie A Payne wife of Said Isaac N
Payne…privately and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
this the 15th day of June 1872 J.M.
Fisher, D.C.
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Joshua Wilson Wife &
others Exparte} Received of BFC Smith
Clerk and commissioner in the above cause. Seventy eight dollars & fifty
six cents the distributive Share of Ben T. Roe we being the purchasers of the
same from the said Ben T. Roe taken written conveyance therefor and the same
being ordered to be paid to us by decree of the County Court at its June Term
1872 in the above cause see Minute Book J Page 538 & 9. And it being his
distributive Share in the first land note as heir and distributee of John Roe
decd, arrising from the sale of land in the above cause This June 15th
1872 Joshua Wilson W.C. Norris
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Joshua Wilson & W.C. Norris…
Witness my hand at office
this the 15th day of June 1872 J.M.
Fisher, D.C.
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Joshua Wilson Wife & others Exparte} Received of BFC Smith clerk of
Smith County Court and commissioner in the above cause. Six dollars & fifty
five cents. The same being ordered to be paid me by decree of the County Court
at its June Term 1872 in the above cause. See Minute Book J Page 538 & 9.
This June 15th 1872 W.C.
Norris
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W.C. Norris…
Witness my hand at office
this the 15th day of June 1872 J.M.
Fisher, D.C.
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Joshua Wilson wife &
others Exparte} Received June 15th
1872 of BFC Smith clerk of Smith County Court and commissioner in the above
cause. Eighteen dollars and thirty cents. The sum being ordered to be paid me
by decree of the County Court at its June Term 1872 in the above cause. See
Minute Book J Page 538 & 9. Joshua Wilson
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Joshua Wilson…
Witness my hand at office
this June 15th 1872 J.M.
Fisher, D.C.
Estate Martha Wilkerson Decd}
Received of James Ligon administrator of Martha Wilkerson deceased Thirty three
dollars & 02 cents my interest in the estate of said Wilkerson decd this
October the 25th 1871 J.P.
Baker Mary (her x mark) Baker Attest E.H. Stallings
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.P. Baker & Wife Mary…and also appeared before
me Mary Baker wife of said J.P. Baker privately and apart from her said
husband…
Witness my hand at office
July 15th 1872 B.F.C. Smith
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Estate Martha Wilkerson decd Received of James A. Ligon
administrator. Thirty-three dollars & 02 cents my interest in my mother’s
estate. I being one of the heirs of Martha Wilkerson decd this Sept 30
1871 Peter A. Wilkerson
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Peter A.
Wilkerson…
Witness my hand at office
this July 15th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith clk
Received of James A. Ligon
Administrator of Martha Wilkerson Decd. All of my portion of said estate which
is Thirtythree dollars & 2 cents this Sept 9th 1871 Louis D. Wilkerson Attest, James T. Minton
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Louis D.
Wilkerson…
Witness my hand at office
this July 15th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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Estate Martha Wilkerson Decd Received of James A. Ligon Administrator
of Martha Wilkerson Thirtythree dollars & 02 cents in full of my interest
in the estate of the same. this July 10th 1872 D. Wilkerson
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…D Wilkerson…
Witness my hand at office
July 15th 1872 B.F.C. Smith
clk
Received of James A. Ligon
Administrator of Martha Wilkerson Ninety nine dollars & 06 cents in full of
himself & two other heirs to wit:Lea & the Helmontaller heirs. This Feb
28th 1872 James B.
Wilkerson & J.B. Wilkerson Guardian
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.B.
Wilkerson…in his own right and as guardian of Lea Wilkerson & the Heirs of
Helmontaller…
Witness my hand at office
July 15th 1872 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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Estate - Martha Wilkerson
Decd Received of James A. Ligon Administrator
of Martha Wilkerson deceased Thirtythree dollars on the estate of
said.Wilkerson, this Oct 26th 1871 E.H. Stallings Mandy (her x mark) Stallings
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Mandy
Stallings…privately and apart from her husband…
Witness my hand at office
July 15th 1872 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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The State of Arkansas County
of Prairie} Know all men by these
presents that We Will G. Hazen, Fannie W. Hazen and S.E. Stinson of the County
and State aforesaid and John H. Stinson of the State of Texas & County of
Harrison, have this day made, constituted and appointed and do by these
presents, make, constitute and appoint T.H. Armstead of the State of Tennessee
and County of Smith, our true and lawful attorney, for us and in our stead,
name and place to apply for, demand and receive from the person or Persons
legally authorized to pay over the same all monies due us from or out of the
Sale of the lands belonging to the estate of A.W. Stinson Deceased of the State
of Tennessee and County of Smith, giving and granting to our said Attorney,
full power & authority to do and perform each and every act and thing
whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully,
to all intents and purposes as we might or would do, if we were present, hereby
ratifying and confirming all that our said Attorney shall lawfully do in virtue
hereof.
In testimony whereof. Witness
our hand and seals (using scrouls for seals) on this the 23rd day of
April A.D. 1872 Will G. Hazen Fannie M. Hazen S.E. Stinson Jno. R.
Stinson
State of Arkansas County of
Prairie} Be it remembered…Will
G. Hazen S.E. Stinson & Jno R. Stinson…
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Before me Fannie M Hazen wife
of the said Will G. Hazen…In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affix
the seal of my office the 25th day of April 1872 S. Bilheimer Clerk By Joe H. Bilheimer
D.C.
State of Arkansas County of
Prairie} I, Geo K. Morton
Judge of the County & Probate Courts…certify that Stephen Bilheimer…is
& was at the time of signing the same, the acting duly commissioned and
qualified County Clerk…
Given under my hand as such
Judge this 25th day of April 1872 Geo.
K. Morton, Judge
State of Arkansas County of
Prairie} I, Stephen Bilheimer County
Clerk…certify that Geo K. Morton…is and was at the time of signing the same,
the acting, duly commissioned & qualified Judge…
In testimony whereof I
hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of my office this 25th day
of April 1872 S. Bilheimer clerk By
Jas H. Bilheimer D.C.
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State of Tennessee Smith
County} I, B.F.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid
certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Power of Attorney &
certificaters of officers
Witness my hand at office
July 17th 1872 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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T.H.
Armstead Adms of A.W. Stinson Decd & others VS: David Stinson & others}
O.Bill to sell Land
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk of Smith County Court & commissioner in the above case. Two Hundred
dollars as a part of the distributive share of Jno. R. Stinson, S.E. Stinson,
Fannie M. Hazen & Will G. Hazen heirs of Samuel Stinson decd who was a son
& heir of A.W. Stinson decd, arising from the sale of the lands belonging
to the estate of said A.W. Stinson Decd sold & distributed under a decree
of the Smith County Court in the above case. This July 17th 1872 T.H. Armistead Attorney in fact
for Will G. Hazen Fannie M. Hazen S.E. Stinson & Jno. R. Stinson
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…T.H. Armstead…
Witness my hand at office
July 17th 1872 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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180
Josiah
Baird “et als” VS: Wm Baird “et als”} O Bill to sell Land
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner in the above case,
One Hundred & Seventy eight dollars and Sixtyfive cents, less #1.25/ for
recording this receipt, it being in full of the distributive share of Josiah
Baird Jr. Decd who was a son & heir of Josiah Baird Sr. decd arising from
the sale of the Dower tract of land belonging to the estate of said Josiah
Baird Sr Decd, sold and distributed under a decree of Smith County Court
pronounced in this cause. This July 19th 1872. A. Gwaltney Administrator of Josiah Baird Jr.
decd
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…A. Gwaltney administrator of the estate of Josiah
Baird Jr. deceased…
Witness my hand at office
July 19th 1872 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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181
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, Seven dollars & 69 cents
(less $1.25 for recording this receipt) being the amount in full due me as a
daughter of James Matherson out of the amount of personal assets turned over to
said Clerk by the Administrator Charles Matherson & paid me by said Clerk. This July 24th 1872 $7.69
Nancy Bradley
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Nancy Bradley…
Witness my hand at office
July 24th 1872 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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182
Joshua
Wilson, Wife & others Exparte} O Bill to sell Land
Received of B.F.C. Smith Clerk
of the County Court of Smith County and commissioner in the above case, One
Hundred & twentyfive dollars the amount ordered to be paid me by decree of
the Smith County Court MB II page 539 out of the fund collected on the first
note given for the purchase of the land sold by decree of said Court in the
cause. This July 26 1872 Nancy
E Dirickson D.S. Dirickson
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…D.S. Derickson…and also personally appeared Nancy E
Derickson wife of the said D.S. Derickson privately and apart from her said
husband…
Witness my hand at office
July 26th 1872 B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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183
Joshua
Wilson, Wife & others Exparte} O Bill to sell Land
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & commissioner in the above case,
Seventyeight dollars & 56 cents in full of my distributive share in the
first note executed the land sold in the above cause I being a daughter and
distributee of John Roe Decd. This July 26th 1872 Nancy
E Dirickson D.S. Dirickson
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…D.S. Derickson…and also personally appeared Nancy
E. Dirickson wife of the said D.S. Derickson privately & apart from her
said husband…
Witness my hand at office
July 26 1872 B.F.C. Smith Clk
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We Edmond Francis and Susan
Francis of the State of Texas do make and appoint Josiah Prowell of the County
of Smith Tennessee our true and lawful attorney in fact, for us and in our
names to demand and receive from Josiah Baird Jr as Administrator of Josiah Baird
Sr Decd any and all moneys that may be due from said administrator on a final
Settlement of the estate of his intestate to which I the said Susan Frances may
be entitled as child and heir at law of the said Josiah Baird Sr Decd and to
demand and receive from the said administrator or the Clerk of the County Court
of Smith County Tennessee, or any other person that may or hereafter have
possession of the same any fund decending to me the said Susan Frances or the
said Edmond Francis from said Susan and to demand and receive from said
administrator or said County Court Clerk or any other person now having or that
may hereafter have possession thereof any means that may now be due or may
hereafter be due the said Susan Francis or her said husband arising from the
sale or Sales already made or which may hereafter be made of any and all of the
real estate of which the said Josiah Baird Senior Father of said Susan Francis,
died seized and possessed of, or entitled. We do further authorize and empower
our said agent or attorney in fact to execute any and all bonds, receipts,
acquittances which may be necessary in and about the object hereof and to sign
our names thereto and do all other acts necessary to carrey out the matter
herein contained and if necessary to employ one more attorney under him &C
We do ratify & confirm all the lawful writing & doings of our said
agent in the premises as full as if we were present and doing the same
ourselves. In testimony whereof
&C this September 21st 1866 Edmond
Francis Susan Frances
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…
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185
Edmond Frances…and Susan
Frances wife of Edmond Francis having appeared before me privately and apart
from her husband…
Witness
E.W. Turner Clerk of said Court at office this 21st day of September
1866 E.W. Turner Clk
Received at 4 O’clock P.M
Sept 21st 1866 James P. McKee Reg.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I W.B. Pettie Register of said County Certify that the foregoing Power
of Attorney and Clerk certificate is a true copy as registered in my office in
Book B.B. page 574. Witness my hand at office the 9th August 1872 WB Pettie Reg
A
true copy attest B.F.C. Smith
Clk
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186
Josiah
Baird “et als” VS: William Baird “et als”} O Bill to sell Land
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case,
Eighty-Nine dollars & 71 cents in full of the distributive share of Susan
Francis & husband Edmond Francis, said Susan being a daughter and heir
& distribute of Josiah Baird Sr. decd arising from the sale of the real
estate of said deceased being the Dower tract of land sold by decree of this
Court, said amount being in full of our distributive share of the entire land
fund. This August 9th 1872. Edmond
Francis and Susan Francis by J.S. Prowell attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.S. Prowell Attorney in fact for Edmun and Susan
Francis…
Witness my hand at office
this August 9th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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187
Josiah
Baird “et als” VS: William Baird “et als”} O. Bill to sell Land
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above
case, Seventeen dollars & 94 cents in full of the distributive share of
Sussan Bruce who was a Grand daughter & heir & distributee of Josiah
Baird Sr. Decd arising from the sale of the Dower tract of land belonging to
the estate of said Josiah Baird Sr. Decd sold by decree of the County Court in
the above case. This August 9th 1872. Susan Bruce by J.S. Prowell
attorney in fact
Power of Atty Recorded in Adm
Rcpt Book C page 285
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.S. Prowell Attorney in fact for Susan Bruce…
Witness my hand at office
this August 9th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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188
Josiah
Baird et als VS: William Baird et als} Bill to sell Land
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee & Commissioner in the
above case, Seventeen dollars & 94 cents in full of the distributive share
of Mary Sanderson who was a Grand daughter & heir of Josiah Baird Sr.
Deceased arising from the sale of the Dower tract of land belonging to the
estate of said Deceased sold & distributed under orders of the County
Court. This August 9th 1872. Mary Sanderson by J.S. Prowell attorney
in fact
Power of Atty Recorded in Adm
Rcpt Book C page 285
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.S. Prowell Attorney in fact for Mary Sanderson…
Witness my hand at office
this August 9th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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189
Josiah
Baird et als VS: William Baird et als} Bill to sell Land
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Court Tennessee, & Commissioner
in the above case, Seventeen dollars & 94 cents in full of the distributive
share of A.J. Prowell who is a son of Hannah Prowell Decd who was a daughter of
Josiah Baird Sr. Decd, ariseing from the sale of the Dower tract of land
belonging said estate, sold by decree of said Court & Distributed under
said orders. This August 9th 1872 A.J. Prowell by J.S. Prowell
attorney in fact
Power of Atty page 109 this
Book
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…J.S. Prowell Attorney in fact
A.J. Prowell…
Witness my hand at office
this August 9th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
Pg
190
Josiah
Baird et als VS: William Baird et als} Bill to sell Land
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee & Commissioner in the
above case, Seventeen dollars & 94 cents in full of the distributive share
of Josiah Prowell a son and heir of Hannah Prowell, who was a daughter &
heir of Josiah Baird Sr Deceased, arrising from the sale of the Dower tract of
land belonging to said estate of said Deceased sold & distributed under the
orders of the County Court. This August 9th 1872. J.S. Prowell $17.94
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…J.S. Prowell…
Witness my hand at office
this August 9th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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191
Josiah
Baird et als VS: William Baird et als} O Bill to sell land
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner in the above case
Nine dollars & 96 cents in full of my distributive share in the estate of
my deceased father Ruben Baird who was a son & heir Josiah Baird Sr. Decd,
ariseing from the sale of the Dower tract of land belonging to said estate,
sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court. This August
13th 1872. $9.96/ ME
Blackburn
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…M.E. Blackburn…acknowledged that she executed…
Witness B.F.C. Smith Clerk at
office this August 13th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
Pg
192
Josiah
Baird et als VS: William Baird et als} O Bill to sell land
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner in the above case
Nine dollars & 96 cents in full of my distributive share in the estate of
my deceased Father Ruben Baird who was a son & heir of Josiah Baird Sr.
Decd ariseing from the sale of the Dower tract of land belonging to said
estate, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court. This
August 13th 1872. Hannah P Vier
$9.96
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Hannah P. Vier…
Witness my hand at office
this Aug 13th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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193
Josiah
Baird “et als” VS: William Baird “et als”} O Bill to sell Land
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk of the County Court of the County of Smith & Commissioner in the
above case Nine dollars & 96 cents in full of my interest and distributive
share of the estate of my deceased father Ruben Baird Decd in the estate of
Josiah Baird Sr. Decd, arriseing from the sale of the dower tract of land
belonging to the estate of said Josiah Baird Sr. Decd sold & distributed
under the orders of the Smith County Court. This August 16th 1872.
Martha F. Brazwell
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Martha F. Brazwell…
Witness my hand at office
this August 16th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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194
The State of Texas Dallas
County} Know all men by these present, that we R.H. Rodgers and wife Jane P.
Rodgers of said County and State, do hereby make, constitute and appoint H.
Fields of Trousdale County Tennessee our Attorney in fact, with authority for
us and in our name to ask for, demand and receive of W.S. Alexander Executor of
James McMurry Decd of said Trousdale County Tennessee, the ballance due me the
said Jane R. Rodgers as one of the Legatees of said Testator James McMurry
Decd, supposed to be about Two Hundred & Eight currency dollars ($208.00/0
and in our name to execute and deliver proper acquitances and receipts for such
sum of money as may be so collected by him, hereby ratifying and confirming all
such lawful acts as our said Attorney may do or perform in the premises. In testimony whereof we have set our
hands this the 30th day of September A.D. 1871. R.H. Rodgers
Jane Rodgers
The State of Texas Dallas
County} Personally appeared…R.H. Rodgers…And Jane P. Rodgers wife of the said
R.H. Rodgers…privately and apart from her husband…
Witness John M Law Clerk of
said Court at office this 30th day of September 1871 John M. Laws Clk District Ct. Dallas
Co.
The
State of Texas Dallas County} I, John M. Laws, Clerk of the District
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195
Court…do
hereby certify…
Given under my hand &
seal of office at office in said County & State this the 30th
day of September A.D. 1871 J.M. Laws Clk Dist Ct Dallas Co Texas By Z.E.
Coombes Dpty
The State of Texas Dallas
County} I, Hardin Hart Judge…do hereby certify that John M. Laws…is and was at
the time of signing…was the proper person to make such attestation…
Hardin Hart Judge of the 14th
Judicial District of Texas. At Chambers Septr/ 30th A.D. 1871
A
true copy attest. B.F.C. Smith Clk
R.H. Rodgers & his wife
Jane P. Rodgers of Dallas County Texas have made a Power of Attorney
constituting me their agent to collect and receipt for the balance of a legacy
comeing to them from the Estate of James McMurry Deceased by virtue of said
authority. I hereby acknowledge the receipt of Two hundred, Eight 45/100
dollars of W.S. Alexander Exr of said estate amt in full of ballance of said
legacy $208.45/ H.P. Fields Atty in fact. October 25th 1871
A
true copy Attest B.F.C. Smith Clk
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196
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee one hundred & four
dollars, for John H. & Mary E. Fuller, two of the children of Joseph Fuller
Decd, and also two of the heirs of Isham Fuller Decd, in right of their said
father. Said fund is proceeds of real estate sold under decree of the County
Court of Smith County and I receive the said sum as attorney of said John &
Mary Fuller; and bind myself to ---- a regular Power of Attorney from said
parties and give said Smith a receipt as Attorney in fact. I bind myself to
said Smith to refund said sum of $104. in the event he is called upon to pay
the same or is put to any expense or trouble about the same. Aug. 23rd
1872 J.W. Head
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…J.W. Head…
Witness my hand at office
this August 23rd 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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197
Copy $209.55
Received of N.W. Philips Admr of B.C. Davis deceased Eighty Eight
dollars & 55 cents & one hundred and twenty one dollars Advanced to me
by my Father B.C. Davis decd in his life time in full of all monies coming to
me from said Administrator of the personal property of said deced. Witness my hand this the July the 14th
1871. John P. Davis Attest
Geo. E. Courtney Zachariah
Davis B.P. Davis
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…John P. Davis…
Witness my hand at office
August 31st 1872 BFC
Smith Clerk
*at bottom of this page is a
receipt from Jas L. Gaines the comptroller of the Treasury for a revenue bond
received from W.V. Hazel for 10,000.00/ as Trustee of Smith County Dated Sept
6, 1880. Receipt bore date Jany 12,1881 – Nashville, Tenn
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198
Copy $209.55
Received of N.W. Philips Admr of B.C. Davis Decd Ninety Six dollars
& 55 cents & one hundred & thirteen dollars advanced to me by my
Father BC Davis decd in his lifetime in full of all moneys coming to me from
said Administrator of the personal property of said deceased. Witness my hand this the July the 14th
1871. Zachariah Davis Attest
G. E. Courtney John P. Davis
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Zachariah Davis…
Witness my hand at office
this August 31st 1872 BFC
Smith Clk
Copy $209.55
Received of N.W. Philips Admr. of BC Davis decd Eighty Eight dollars
& 55 cents & one hundred & twenty one dollars advanced to me by my
Father BC Davis decd in his lifetime, in full of all moneys coming to me from
Said Administrator of the personal property of said deceased Witness my hand this the 14th of
July 1871. D.H. Davis Attest G.E Courtney Benjamin
Bradley
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…D.H. Davis…
Witness my hand at office
this August 31st 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clerk
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199
Copy $209.55
Received of N.W. Philips Admr of BC Davis decd Two hundred & nine
dollars & 55 cents in full of all moneys coming to me from said
Administrator of the personal property of said deceased. Witness my hands this the July the 14th
1871. M.A. Davis Attest G.E.
Courtney Zachariah Davis John P. Davis
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…M.A. Davis…
Witness my hand at office
this August 31st 1872 BFC
Smith Clk
Copy $209.55
Received of N.W. Philips Admr of B.C. Davis decd one hundred &
nineteen dollars & 55 cents & ninety dollars advanced to me by my
Father B.C. Davis decd in his lifetime in full of all moneys coming to me from
said Administrator of the personal property of Said deceased. Witness my hand this the July the 14th
1871. B.P. Davis Attest Geo. E. Courtney
Zachariah Davis John P. Davis
Copy $209.55
Received of N.W. Philips Admr of B.C. Davis deceased Eighty Eight
dollars & 55 cents & one hundred and twenty one dollars Advanced to me
by my Father B.C. Davis decd in his life time in full of all monies coming to
me from said Administrator of the personal property of said deced. Witness my hand this the July the 14th
1871. John P. Davis Attest
Geo. E. Courtney Zachariah
Davis B.P. Davis
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…John P. Davis…
Witness my hand at office
August 31st 1872 BFC
Smith Clerk
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200
Estate Tempe Coats Decd Received of
B.A James one of the securities of John Simpson as Administrator of Tempe
Coats deceased Fifteen dollars & fifty cents in full of balance of our
interest in said estate. This September 9th 1872
Geo. W. Taylor Mary Taylor
Martin V. Blackford Martha
Blackford George W. Taylor Guardian of
C.P. & Nancy M. Taylor, By W.H. DeWitt, atty in Fact &C
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W.H. DeWitt…
Witness my hand at office
this September 9th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
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201
Josiah
Baird et als VS. William Baird et als} O Bill to Sell Land
Received of B.F.C. Smith Clerk
of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner in the above cause nine
dollars & 96 cents in full of my distributive Share in the estate of my
deceased Father Ruben Baird who was a son & heir of Josiah Baird Sr.
deceased arising from the sale of the Dower tract of land belonging to said
estate, sold and distributed under the decrees of Smith County Court. This September 13th 1872 Reuben Baird $9.96
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Reuben Baird…
Witness my hand at office this
Sept 13th 1872. J.M.
Fisher, D.C.
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202
Josiah
Baird “Et als” VS. Wm Baird “Et als”} O Bill to sell Land
Received, September 28th
1872, of BFC Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court and Commissioner in the
above case nine dollars & 96 cents ballance in full of my distributive
share of the estate of my Father Ruben Baird decd who was a son & heir of
the estate of Josiah Baird Sr. deceased said amount my distributive share of
said estate, ariseing from the sale of the Dower tract of land belonging to said
estate sold & distributed by decree of the Smith County Court. Amanda M. (her x mark) Agee Test J. H. Baird
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Amanda M. Agee…
Witness my hand at office
this Sept 28th 1872. B.F.C.
Smith Clk
Pg
203
Josiah Baird “Et als” VS. Wm Baird “Et als”} O Bill to sell Land
Received September 28th
1872, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid &
Commissioner in the above case nineteen dollars & 83 cents in full of my
distributive share of the estate of my Father Ruben Baird decd who was a son
& heir of the estate of Josiah Baird Sr. deceased said fund ariseing from
the sale of the Dower tract of land belonging to the estate of said Josiah
Baird Sr. decd, sold & distributed under the decrees of the Smith County
Court. Jere H. Baird
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Jere H. Baird…
Witness my hand & seal at
office this September 28th 1872. B.F.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 204
Josiah Baird “Et als” VS. Wm Baird “Et als”} O. Bill to sell Land
Received, September 28th
1872, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case Twenty five dollars & 50 cents in full of
our distributive share of the estate of Sarah Garrison decd who was a daughter
& heir of the estate of Josiah Baird Sr. decd, said amount being the sum or
distributive share comeing to us out of the Dower tract of land belonging to
the estate of said Josiah Baird Sr. decd, sold & distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above case. $25.50/ William C.
Pucket Cintha C. Pucket by Jere H. Baird Attorney in fact
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Jere H. Baird…
Witness my hand at office
September 28th 1872. B.F.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 205
Josiah
Baird “et als” VS: Wm Baird “Et als”} O Bill to sell Land.
Received, September 30th
1872, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of Smith County Court and Commissioner in the above
case, Seventeen dollars & 94 cents ballance in full of my distributive
share of the estate of Josiah Baird Sr. deceased I being a son & heir of
Hannah Prowell who was a daughter & heir of said Josiah Baird Sr Decd, said
fund being the amount due me from the sale of the Dower tract of land belonging
to said estate sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above cause. $17.94 Thomas Prowell
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Thomas Prowell…
Witness my hand at office
September 30th 1872. B.F.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 206
J.W. Huges Admr of L.D
Grisham Decd VS Isaac Grisham & others}
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Twenty eight dollars & 29 cents
in full of my distributive share in the estate of my father L.D. Grisham decd
arrising from the sale of the real estate of said Grisham sold by decree of the
Smith County Court and distributed under a decree of said Court pronounced at
the October Term 1872. Minute Book “j” page 629 & 630. This October 15th 1872 Letha (her x mark) Durham
State
of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receptor…
Witness my hand at office
October 15th 1872. B.F.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 207
J.W. Hughes Adms of L.D.
Grisham Decd V.S. Isaac Grisham :Et als”} Received of BFC Smith Clerk of the
Smith County Court Fourteen dollars & 14 cents in full of my distributive
share of the estate of L.D. Grisham decd I being a son and heir of Americus
Grisham decd who was a son and heir of said L.D. Grisham decd, said amount
being the sum arrising from the sale of the real estate of said L.D. Grisham
Decd sold by decree of the Smith County Court and distributed under a decree
pronounced at the October term 1872 Minute Book “J” page 629 & 630. This
October 15th 1872 Americus
J. (his x mark) Grisham Test
– J.M. Fisher J.C. Sanders
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receptor…
Witness my hand at office
this October 15th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 208
J.W. Hughes adms of L.D.
Grisham Decd VS Isaac Grisham :Et als”} Received of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith
County Court Fourteen dollars & 14 cents in full of my distributive share
of the estate of L.D. Grisham decd I being a son & heir of Americus Grisham
who was a son and heir of said LD Grisham decd, said fund ariseing from the
sale of the real estate of said L.D Grisham decd. sold by decree of the Smith
County Court & distributed under a decree pronounced at the October term
1872 Minute Book “J” page 629 & 630. This October 15th 1872 Isaac (his x mark) Grisham Test – J.C. Sanders J,M, Fisher
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Isaac Grisham…
Witness my hand at office
this October 15th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 209
Jeremy Baird vs. Josiah Baird
etals}
Received of A. Gwaltney
Administrator of the Estate of Josiah Baird Jr. Decd. Five hundred & fifty
dollars & 84 cents. This amount being the distributive Shares of the
personalty of the following heirs of Josiah Baird Sr. Decd. To wit
Josiah M Baird’s distributive
Share $88.14
John Haley “ “
66.10
Thos. Haley “ “ 66.10
James P Haley “ “
66.10
Elijah Haley “ “
66.10
William Haley “ “
66.10
Robert Haley “ “
66.10
Josiah Haley “ “
66.10
The last seven of whom are
children of Nancy Haley who was a daughter of Josiah Baird decd. This October
18th 1872 Jesse H. Baird
admr of Josiah Baird Sr. decd
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Jesse H. Baird…
Witness my hand at office
this October 18th 1872 JM
Fisher D.C.
Pg 210
Received of J.H. Baird Admr.
Of the Estate of Josiah Baird Sr. Decd. Eleven Hundred & Ten dollars and
thirty one cents it being the balance due the estate of Josiah Baird Jur. Decd
upon Settlement of Said estate as per decree of the Smith County Court, pronounced
at its October term 1872. See Minute Book J. Page 629. This October 18th 1872 A Gwaltney admr of Josiah Baird Jr. Decd.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…A Gwaltney Admr &C…
Witness my hand at office
this Oct 18th 1872 JM
Fisher, D.C.
A True Copy Received of Josiah Baird Admr. of
Josiah Baird Decd. Ten dollars and 88 cents in full of my distributive Share of
the estate of Said estate I being a grand Daughter and distributee of Said
deceased this may the 15. 1869 Hannah
P. Vier Test Thomas Brown Jesse Baird
A true copy Attest B.F.C. Smith clk
Pg 211
A True Copy Received of Josiah Baird Administrator
of Josiah Baird deceased, Ten dollars and 88 cents in full of my Share of Said
estate I being a grand Daughter and distributee of Said deceased This may the
15. 1869 Mary E. Blackburn Test Thomas Brown Jesse Baird
A true copy Attest B.F.C. Smith clk
N.H. Cooksey et als vs Sis
Cooksey et als}
Received, June 13th
1874, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County and
Commissioner in the above case Thirty one dollars & 44 cents balance in
full of the distributive Share of Sis Stonecypher who was formerly Sis Cooksey
arrising from the first note executed for land sold in this cause &
distributed under a decree of Smith County Court in the above case. DM Stinecipher administrator of Sis
Stinecipher formerly Sis Cooksey
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…DM Stonecypher…
Witness my hand at office
this June 13th 1874 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 212
State of Missouri County of
Dade S.S.} Power of Attorney
Know all men by these
presents; That we Carel Cheek, Elizabeth J. Gilmore and George D. Gilmore, her
husband, Jane C. Perkins, and Amos Perkins, her husband all of the County of
Dade, and State of Missouri, have constituted, appointed and in our place
substituted R.W. Tubbs of the County of Smith, State of Tennessee, to be our
true and lawful Attorney, for us and in our names and Stead to ask, demand,
levy, require, recover, and receive of and from all and every person or persons
whomsoever all and singular any moneys debts, goods, effects, distributives
Shares arrising from the Sale of any
Real or Personal property decending or acquired by purchase or Executive device
that may or Shall be found due, owing or belonging to us by any ways or means
whatsoever within the said State of Tennessee.
Hereby granting unto our Said
attorney full power and authority, in our names and for us, or, in his own name
as our Said attorney to take and use all means and process for obtaining and
recovering all sums of money property that may be due us as aforesaid, and in
our names and for us to make, Seal and execute due acquittance and discharges
therefore and for us to appear and represent before any Governor, Judges,
Justices, Officers and Ministers of the law in any Court or Courts and there
for us and in our behalf prosecute or defend in all actions necessary to give
full effect to this power and wherein we are interested also with and under the
advise and direction of a regular practicing attorney at law to Submit any
matter in dispute to arbitration. We do
hereby ratify, confirm & adopt as our own acts all that our said Attorney
shall lawfully do or cause to be done in the premises In witness where of we have hereunto Set our hands and Seals,
this the 20th day of April AD 1872
Jane C Perkins Carol Cheek Elizabeth (her x mark) J Gilmore George D. Gillmore Amos Perkins Attest BM Akins
Sarah C. Cheek (Int. Rev. $1.00
Stamp)
Pg 213
State of Missouri County of
Dade ss} Be it remembered that on the 20th day of April A.D. 1872
personally appeared before me the undersigned a Notary Public within and for
the said County of Dade and State of Missouri Carel Cheek, Elizabeth J. Gilmore
and George D Gilmore, her husband, Jane C. Perkins and Amos Perkins her
husband…And I further certify that on an examination separate and apart from
Said husbands, by me of the above named Elizabeth J Gilmore, the Wife of Said
Geo D. Gilmore, and Jane C Perkins the wife of Said Amos Perkins,…
In testimony whereof I have
hereto Set my hand and affixed my official Seal in Dadeville, Dade County,
Missouri the day and year first written Ervel
V. Lafoon Notary Public
State of Missouri County of
Dade} I, N.B. Mcdowell clerk…do hereby certify that Ervel V. Lafoon is &
was at the date of signing the foregoing certificate a Notary Public…his
signature thereto is genuine
Witness my hand &
official Seal at office in Greenfield Mo. June 3, 1872 NB McDowell clerk
Pg 214
State of Missouri County of Dade}
I, Edward H. Travis Presiding Justice…do hereby certify that N.B. McDowell was
at the date of signing the foregoing certificate the Clerk…his signature…is
genuine
Witness my hand and Seal of
said Court E.H. Travis P.J.C.C.
State of Missouri County of
Dade SS} I, N.B. McDowell clerk…do hereby certify that E.H. Travis is the
presiding Justice…his signature to the foregoing Certificate is genuine
NB McDowell Clerk of the
County Court
State of Missouri County of
Dade ss} Sarah C. Cheek and Benjamin H. Akin of lawful age being duly Sworn
depose and say as follows viz, we are residents of dade and Cedar Counties
Missouri, formerly residents in the State of Tennessee, were well acquainted
with Ephraim Cheek decd late of Smith County Tennessee and was also well
acquainted with his family and know for 22 years James Riley Cheek, decd. late
of date County Missouri who we know was a son of Ephraim Cheek Decd that Said
Jas R. Cheek Emmigrated to Dade County Missouri from Tennessee and that on or
about the 28 day of February A.D. 1859 he died at his home in Dade County
Missouri leaving as his heirs at law Carel Cheek, Mary J Cheek and William R.
Cheek only heirs living who were his children by his marriage with Susannah C.
Cheek who is also now dead that we are well acquainted
Pg 215
With the said Carel Cheek and
know that he is the Grandson of the Said Ephraim Cheek as aforesaid and that
there is money or property now due him as one of the heirs at law of the said
Ephraim Cheek, Decd and also from the estate of Nancy J Cheek Decd, who was a
daughter of the said Ephraim Cheek and Aunt of said Carel Cheek, and also from
the estate of Jane Cheek, Decd who was a wife of the Said Ephraim Cheek decd
and also a grand Mother of the Said Carel Cheek. That the said Carel Cheek now
resides in Dade County Missouri and has live here for 18 years and further that
we have no interest in his claim against said estate, B.H. Akin Sarah C. Cheek
Sworn to & subscribed
before me this 20th day of April A.D. 1872 And I further certify that
I was well acquainted with the above named affiants and know them to be
respectable and that their Statements are entitled to full faith and credit
In testimony where of I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed Seal the day and year first written Ervel V. Lafoon Notary Public
State of Missouri County of
Dade} I NB McDowell Clerk…do hereby certify that Ervel V. Lafoon is & was…a
Notary Public…his signature is genuine
Witness my hand &
official Seal at office in Greenfield this 3rd day of June 1872 N.B. McDowell clerk
State of Missouri County of
Dade} I, Edward H. Travis Presiding Justice
Pg 216
…do hereby certify that N.B.
McDowell is & was at the date of signing the foregoing certificate a
clerk…his signature thereto is genuine
Witness my hand & seal of
said Court at Greenfield this June 3 1872 E.H.
Travis P.J.C.C.
State of Missouri County of
Dade} I, NB McDowell clerk…do hereby certify that EH Travis is and was at the
date of signing the foregoing Certificate the presiding Justice…his signature
thereto is genuine
Witness my hand with the Seal
of Said Court affixed hereto at office in Greenfield this June 3rd
1872 N.B. McDowell clerk
State of Missouri County of
Dade ss} Carel Cheek and Benjamin H. Akin of lawful age being first duly Sworn deposed
and say as follows viz; we are residents of Dade County and Cedar Missouri
formerly resident in the State of Tennessee, were well acquainted with Ephraim
Cheek decd late of Smith County Tennessee and was also well acquainted with his
family and know for 18 years Lewis Henderson Cheek Decd. late of Dade County
Missouri whom we know was a son of the Said Ephraim Cheek Decd that Said Lewis
H Cheek Emmigrated to Dade County Missouri from Tennessee and that on or about
the 20th day of February A.D. 1868 he died at his home in Dade
County Missouri leaving as his heirs at Law Elizabeth J Gilmore (who is now the
wife of George D. Gilmore) and Wm B. Cheek James H Cheek Fanny D Cheek
Pg 217
& Lewis G. Cheek who were
his children by his Marriage With Sarah C. Cheek. That we are well acquainted
with the said Elizabeth J Gilmore (formerly Cheek) and know that she is the
grand daughter of the Said Ephraim Cheek Decd as aforesaid, and that there is
money or property now due her as one of the heirs at law of the said Ephraim
Cheek Decd That the said Elizabeth J. Gilmore, now resides in Dade County
Missouri and has lived here for 20 years, and further we have no interest in
her claim against said estate, Carel Cheek B.H. Akin
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this 20th day of April AD 1872 And I further certify that
I am well acquainted with the above named affiants and know them to be
respectable and that their Statements are entitled to full faith and credit
In testimony where of I have
Hereunto Set my hand and afficial Seal the day and year above written Ervel V. Lafoon Notary Public
State of Missouri County of
Dade} I N.B. McDowell clerk…do hereby Certify that Ervel V. Lafoon is &
was…a Notary Public…his signature thereto is Genuine
Witness my hand &
official Seal at office in Greenfield this 3rd day of June 1872 N.B. McDowell, clerk
State of Missouri County of
Dade} I Edward H. Travis Presiding Justice…do hereby
Pg 218
certify that NB McDowell is
& was…a clerk…his signature thereto is genuine
Witness my hand & seal of
said Court at Greenfield, this June 3rd 1872. E.H. Travis P.J.C.C.
State of Missouri County of
Dade} I NB McDowell clerk…do hereby certify that E.H. Travis is the Presiding
Justice…his signature to the foregoing Certificate is Genuine.
Witness my hand with the Seal
of Said Court hereto affixed at office in Greenfield June 3rd 1872 N.B. McDowell Clerk Co Court
State of Missouri County of
Dade ss} We, Carel Cheek and Benjamin H. Akin who are of lawful age who after being
duly Sworn depose and say as follows, viz: We are residents of Cedar & Dade
Counties Missouri formerly resided in the State of Tennessee, were well
acquainted with Ephraim Cheek, decd, late of Smith County Tennessee and was
also well acquainted with his family and knew for 18 years Thomas Wesley Cheek
decd. late of Dade County Missouri whom we know was a son of the Said Ephraim
Cheek decd. that said Thomas Wesley Cheek emmigrated to Dade County Missouri
from Tennessee, and that on or about the 3rd day of March A.D. 1862
he died at his home in Dade County Missouri leaving as his heirs at law Jane C.
Perkins (formerly Cheek) who is now the wife of Amos Perkins and John R. Cheek
Nancy
Pg 219
C. Cheek, Ephraim Cheek, Mary
E. Cheek and Sarah E. Cheek & (Susan Russells child Miles Wesley Russell)
who are his children by his marriage with Martha E Cheek and grand child, the
said Miles W. Russell being the child and heir at law of Susan Russell
(formerly Cheek) Daughter of the said Thomas W Cheek, who intermarried with
Samuel R. Russell, and said, Decd. That we are well acquainted with the said
Jane C. Perkins (formerly Cheek) and know that she is the grand child of the
Said Ephraim Cheek, decd. as aforesaid and that there is money or property now
due her as one of the heirs at law of the Said Ephraim Cheek Decd. That said
Jane C. Perkins, now resides in Dade County, Missouri and has lived here for 20
years and further we have no interest in her claim against said estates. Carel Cheek, B.H. Akin
Sworn to & subscribed
before me this 20th day of April 1872, And I further certify that I
am well acquainted with the above named affiants and know them to be
respectable and that their Statements are entitled to full faith and credit
In testimony where of I have
hereunto Set my hand and affixed my official Seal the day and year above
written Ervel V. Lafoon Notary
Public
State of Missouri County of
Dade} I, NB McDowell clerk…do hereby Certify that Ervel V. Lafoon…was…a Notary
Public…his signature thereto is genuine
Witness my hand &
official Seal at office in Greenfield June 3 1872. NB McDowell, clerk
Pg 220
State of Missouri County of
Dade} I Edward H. Travis Presiding Justice…Do hereby Certify that NB
McDowell…is and was…a clerk…his signature thereto is genuine
In witness whereof I have
hereto set my hand and set the seal of said Court at Greenfield June 3rd
1872. E.H. Travis P.J.C.C.
State of Missouri County of
Dade} I NB McDowell clerk…do hereby certify that E.H. Travis is the Presiding
Justice…his Signature thereto is genuine.
Witness my hand with the Seal
of said Court hereto affixed at office in Greenfield this 3rd day of
June 1872 N. McDowell clerk
Pg 221
State of Missouri County of
Dade S.S.} Power of Attorney
Know all men by these
presents; That we David H. Dinsmore curator of the estate of John Riley Nancy
Caroline, Sarah Elizabeth, Ephriam, and Mary Eliza Cheek & Miles Wesley
Russell Minors of the County of Dade and State of Missouri have constituted
appointed and in our places substituted R.W. Tubbs of the County of Smith,
State of Tennessee, to be our true and lawful Attorney for us and in our names
and stead to ask, demand, levy, require, recover and receive of and from all
and every person or persons whomsoever all and Singular any moneys, Debts, goods,
effects, distributives Shares arising from
the Sale of Real or personal estate decending, or acquired by purchase
or by executory devise that may or shall be found due, owing or belonging to us
by any ways or meanes whatsoever, within the Said State of Tennessee. Hereby
granting unto our Said Attorney full power and authority, in our names and for
us, or in his own name, as our said Attorney, to take and use all means and
process for obtaining and recovering all Sums and property that may be due us as
aforesaid and in our names and for us to make, Seal, and execute due
acquitances and discharges therefore, and for us to appear and represent before
any & all Governors, Judges, Justices, officers and ministers of the law in
any Court or Courts and there for us and in our behalf prosecute or defend in
all actions or proceedings necessary to give full effect to the power where
ever we are interested, also, with and under the advice and direction of a
regular practising attorney at law to Submit any matter in dispute to
Arbitration. We do hereby ratify confirm
& adopt as our own acts all that our said Attorney shall lawfully do or
cause to be done in the premises In
witness whereof we have hereunto Set our hands and Seals this the day of April AD 1872 D.H. Dinsmore Curator Attest Leven W Shafer J.F. Duckwall
Pg 222
State of Missouri County of
Dade ss} Be it remembered that on this 5th day of June A.D. 1872
personally appeared before me the undersigned a Notary Public within and for
said County of Dade and State aforesaid, David H Dinsmore…
In testimony whereof I have
hereto Set my hand and affixed my official Seal the day and year first above
written Levin W. Shafer Notary
Public
State of Missouri County of
Dade ss} I, N.B. McDowell clerk…do hereby certify that Levin W. Shafer…was at
the date thereof a Notary Public…his signature thereto is genuine.
Witness my hand &
official Seal at office in Greenfield this 12th day of August AD
1872 N.B. McDowell clerk
State of Missouri County of
Dade ss} I, Edward H. Travis Presiding Justice…do hereby certify that NB
McDowell is and was at the date of signing of the foregoing certificate, a
clerk…his signature & the Seal thereto affixed are genuine,
Witness my hand at Greenfield
this 12th day of August A.D. 1872 E.H.
Travis P.J.
Pg 223
State of Missouri County of
Dade SS} I, N.B. McDowell clerk…do hereby certify that Edward H. Travis is
& was…the Presiding Justice…his signature thereto is genuine
Witness my hand & the
seal of the County Court done at office in Greenfield this 12 day of August
1872 N.B. McDowell clerk
State of Missouri County of
Dade ss} Carel Cheek and Sarah C Cheek of lawful age and residents of Dade
County Missouri being first duly Sworn according to law depose and say: We
formerly resided in the State of Tennessee and were well acquainted with
Ephriam Cheek, deceased late of Smith County Tennessee, and was also well
acquainted with his family and knew for 20 years acquainted with Thomas Wesley
Cheek decd. late of Dade County Missouri whom we know was a son of the said
Ephraim Cheek, decd. That said Thomas W. Cheek emmigrated to Dade County
Missouri from Tennessee and that on or about the 3rd day of March AD
1862 he died at his home in Dade County Missouri leaving as his heirs at law
Jane C. Perkins (formerly Cheek) who is now the wife of Amos Perkins John R.
Cheek Nancy C. Cheek, Ephriam Cheek, Mary E. Cheek and Sarah E. Cheek and Miles
Wesley Russell son of Susan Russell deceased who was formerly Susan Cheek, all
the above with the exception of the last named are the children of the Said
Thomas W. Cheek decd. by his marriage with Martha Garrison and Grand children
of the Said Ephriam Cheek decd of Smith County Tennessee, that the said Miles
Wesley Russell is the child, and only heir, of Susan Russell, who was Susan
Cheek a Daughter of the said Thomas Wesley Cheek & Martha as aforesaid,
that on about – October 1867 the Said Susan died at her home in Dade County
Pg 224
Missouri, That all said
Children are all minors excepting Jane C. Perkins. We are well acquainted with
said children they reside in Dade County Missouri & are the grand children
of the said Ephriam Cheek decd. That David H. Dinsmore is the Curater of said
minors and is now acting as such. That there is money or property now due said
children from the estate of Said Ephraim Cheek decd.& of Jane Cheek their
Grand Mother, and of Nancy Jane Cheek their aunt. That we have no interest in
the above claims. Sarah C.
Cheek Carel Cheek
Sworn to and subscribed
before me the 5th June 1872, And I further certify that I am well
acquainted with the above affiants and know them to be respectable and that
their Statements are entitled to full faith and credit
In testimony where of I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my official Seal the day and year above
written Levin W. Shafer Notary
Public
State of Missouri County of
Dade ss} I NB McDowell, clerk…do hereby Certify that Levin W. Shafer…was…a
Notary Public…his signature thereto is genuine
Witness my hand and official
Seal at office in Greenfield August 12th 1872. NB McDowell clerk
State of Missouri County of
Dade ss} I, Edward H Travis Presiding Justice…do hereby certify that NB
McDowell is & was…
Pg 225
a clerk…his signature and the
seal thereto affixed are genuine
Witness my hand at Greenfield
this August 1872. E.H. Travis P.J.
State of Missouri County of
Dade ss} I, NB McDowell clerk…do hereby certify that EH. Travis is &
was…the Presiding Justice…his signature thereto is genuine.
Witness my hand and seal of
the County Court done at office in Greenfield this 12th day of
August 1872 N. B.McDowell Clerk
State of Missouri County of
Dade S.S.} Power of Atty.
Know all men by these
presents, That we Sarah C. Cheek, Guardian & curater of estates of Wm B,
James H, Fanny D, & Lewis G. Cheek, minor children of Lewis H Cheek Decd.
and William L. Scroggs Guardian & curater of the estates of Mary J. and
William R. Cheek minor children of James Riley Cheek deceased of the County of
Dade and State of Missouri have constituted, appointed and in our places
substituted R.W. Tubb of the County of Smith State of Tennessee to be our true
and lawful attorney, for us and in our names and Stead to ask, demand, levy,
require, recover and receive of and from every person or persons whomsoever all
and singular any moneys, debts, goods effects and distributive Shares arising
from the Sale of any Real or personal
property, or decending, or acquired by purchase or executory devise, that may
or shall be found due, owing or belonging to us by any ways or means whatsoever
within the Said State of Tennessee.
Pg 226
Hereby granting unto our said attorney, full power and authority
in our names and for us, or, in his own name as our said attorney to take and
use all means and process for obtaining and recovering all sums of money and
property that may be due us as aforesaid, and in our names and for us to make
seal and execute due acquitances and discharge therefore and for us to appear
and represent before any Governor, Judges, Justices, officers and ministers of
the law in any court or courts and there for us and in our behalf prosecute or
defend in all actions necessary to give full effect to this power wherein we
are interested, also with and under the advise and direction of a regular
practicing attorney at law to Submit any matter in dispute to arbitration. Also we do hereby ratify and confirm and
adopt as our own acts all that our said Attorney shall lawfully do, or cause to
be done in the premises. In witness
whereof we have hereunto set our hands and Seals this the 5th day of
April AD 1872 Sarah C. Cheek
Guardian & Curator William L.
Scroggs Guardian & Curater Attest
J.F. Duckwall Levin W Shafer
State of Missouri County of
Dade ss} Be it remembered that on this 5th day of June 1872
personally appeared before me the undersigned a Notary Public within and for
the said County of Dade & State aforesaid, Sarah C Cheek and William L.
Scroggs…
In testimony whereof I have
here unto affixed my hand and official Seal the day and year first above
written Levin W. Shafer
Notary Public
Pg 227
State of Missouri County of
Dade ss} I, NB McDowell clerk…do hereby certify that Levin W. Shafer…was at the
date thereof a Notary Public…his signature thereto is genuine.
Witness my hand &
official Seal at office in Greenfield this 12th day of August 1872 N.B. McDowell clerk
State of Missouri County of
Dade ss} I Edward H. Travis, Presiding Justice…do hereby certify that N.B.
McDowell is & was at the date of signing the foregoing certificate a
clerk…his signature & the Seal thereto affixed are genuine,
Witness my hand at Greenfield
this day of August 1872 E.H.
Travis P.J.
State of Missouri County of
Dade ss} I NB McDowell clerk…do hereby Certify that Edward H. Travis is &
was…the presiding Justice…his signature thereto is genuine.
Witness my hand and the Seal
of the County Court done at office in Greenfield this 12th day of
August 1872 NB McDowell clerk
Pg 228
State of Missouri County of
Dade}SS. Carel Cheek and Martha E. Cheek of lawful age and residents of Dade
County, being first duly Sworn according to law depose and say: We formerly
resided in the State of Tennessee and were well acquainted with Ephriam Cheek,
Decd late of Smith County Tennessee, and was also well acquainted with his
family, and were for 20 years acquainted with Lewis H. Cheek, decd. late of
Dade County Missouri whom we know was a Son of the said Ephriam Cheek, decd.
That said Lewis H. Cheek immigrated to Dade County Missouri, from Tennessee,
and that on or about the 20th day of February A.D. 1868 he died at
his home in Dade County, Missouri, leaving as his heirs at law Elizabeth J.
Gilmore (who is now the wife of George D. Gilmore) William B James H, Fanny D.
& Lewis G. Cheek, all of whom are the children of the said Lewis H. Cheek
decd. by his marriage with Sarah C. Hall and that they Grand children of the
Said Ephriam Cheek, decd that afterwards on the 13th day of October
AD 1870 the said James H. Cheek, died without a Will leaving as his heirs at
law his mother Sarah C Cheek and his brothers and Sisters as aforesaid. That
said children with the exception of Elizabeth J. Gilmore, are minors and they
reside in Dade County, Missouri: That the said Sarah C Cheek is the Guardian
and Curater of said minors and is now acting as such: That there is money or
property now due said children from the estates of the said Ephriam Cheek Decd:
That they have no interest in the said claim. Carel
Cheek Martha (her x mark) E. Cheek Attest
John M Ga—t EV. Lafoon
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this 18th day of July 1872, And I further certify that I
am well acquainted with the above named affiants and know them to be
respectable, and that their statements are entitled to full faith and credit
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my official Seal the day &d year first
written Ervel V. Lafoon
Notary Public
Pg 229
State of Missouri County of
Dade ss} I NB McDowell clerk…do hereby certify that Ervel V. Lafoon…was at the
date thereof a Notary Public…his signature thereto is genuine
Witness my hand and official
Seal at office in Greenfield August 12th 1872. NB McDowell clerk
State of Missouri County of
Dade ss} I, Edward H Travis Presiding Justice…do hereby certify that N.B.
McDowell is & was…a clerk…his signature and the seal thereto affixed are
genuine
Witness my hand at Greenfield
this 12 day August 1872. E.H. Travis
P.J.
State of Missouri County of
Dade ss} I, NB McDowell clerk…do hereby certify that Ed.H. Travis is &
was…the Presiding Justice…his signature thereto is genuine.
Witness my hand and seal of
the County Court done at office in Greenfield 12th August 1872 NB McDowell clerk
Pg 230
State of Missouri County of
Dade ss} Sarah C. Cheek, and Martha E. Cheek of lawful age and residents of
Dade County Missouri, being first duly Sworn according to law depose and say we
formerly resided in the State of Tennessee and were well acquainted with
Ephraim Cheek, Decd, late of Smith County Tennessee and was well acquainted
with his family and know them for 20 years, and also were acquainted James R.
Cheek deceased late of Dade County Missouri whom we know was a Son of this said
Ephriam Cheek decd. That said James R. Cheek emmigrated to Dade County Missouri
from Tennessee and that on, or about the 29th day of February 1859
he died at his residence in Dade County Missouri leaving as his heirs at law
Carel Cheek and Thomas W. Cheek who died on or about the 20th day of
February 1868, Mary J Cheek and William R. Cheek are the children of the said
James R Cheek deceased by his marriage with Susanah C. Eaton, and Grand
children of the Said Ephriam Cheek, deceased of Smith County Tennessee, and
that said children are minors except said Carel Cheek & Thomas W Cheek
deceased. that we are well acquainted with said children, they reside in Dade
County Missouri and Grand children of the said Ephriam Cheek deceased, That
William L. Scroggs is the Curater of said minors and is now acting as such.
That there is money or property now due said children from the Estates of said
Ephriam Cheek deceased, and of Jane Cheek their Grand Mother and of Nancy Jane
Cheek their aunt. That they have no interest in the above claim Sarah C.
Cheek Martha E (her x mark) Cheek Attest
S.C. Cheek J.M. Ga--t
Sworn to and subscribed
before me this 25 day of June 1872 And I further certify
Pg 231
that I am well acquainted with the above affiants and know them to
be respectable and their Statements are entitled to full faith and credit.
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and Seal affixed at my office at Dadeville Mo. the day and
year above written Ervel V.
Lafoon Notary Public
State of Missouri County of
Dade ss} I, NB McDowell clerk…do hereby certify that Ervel V. Lafoon…was at the
date thereof a Notary Public…his signature thereto is genuine
Witness my hand & official
seal at office in Greenfield this 12th day of August 1872. N.B. McDowell, clerk
State of Missouri County of
Dade ss} I, Edward H. Travis, Presiding Justice…do hereby certify that NB
McDowell is and was…a clerk…his signature & the seal thereto affixed are
genuine
Witness my hand at Greenfield
this day of August 1872. E.H. Travis
State of Missouri County of
Dade ss} I, N.B. McDowell clerk…do hereby certify that Edward H. Travis is
& was…the
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Presiding Justice…his signature
thereto is Genuine.
Witness my hand and the seal
of the County Court done at office in Greenfield this 12th August
A.D. 1872 NB McDowell clerk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I, B.F.C. Smith clerk of the County Court off the County afor4esaid hereby
certify that the foregoing is a true & perfect copy of Powers of attorneys,
affidavits & certificates of officers
Witness my hand at office
October 30th 1872 B.F.C.
Smith clerk By J.M. Fisher, D.C.
Clerk fees Recording all the
foregoing Powers atty and Proof certificates &c $24.75
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State of Illinois Williamson
County} September term of Williamson County Probate Court A.D. 1872
On this day Comes George W.
Porter of this County and presents to this Court representing that Emily S. and
Luella G. Fuller are minors over the age of Fourteen years Residents of this
County and the said Emily S. and Luella G. Fuller being in open Court select
for their Guardian the said George W. Porter and the Court being advised in the
premises it is ordered by this Court that the Said George W. Porter be and is
hereby appointed Guardian for said minors upon entering Bond in the Penal. Sum
of one hundred and twenty Dollars with Security as the law directs and now
comes again the Said George W. Porter and Presents his bond as such Guardian
aforesaid in the Penal Sum of One Hundred and twenty Dollars with William
Hendrickson and Jones Fuller as security and the Court being advised concerning
the same it is ordered that the said Bond Stand approved be filed and entered of
Record and that the Clerk issue to him letters of Guardianship.
GUARDIAN’S BOND.
Know all men by these
presents, That we George W. Porter and William Hendrickson & Jones Fuller
of the county of Williamson an State of Illinois, are held and firmly bound
unto the people of the state of Illinois, for the use of ~~~~~~~~~~ in the
penal Sum of One Hundred and twenty Dollars current money of the United States,
which payment well and truly to be made and performed, we and each of us do
hereby bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and assigns,
Jointly, Severally and firmly by these presents Witness our hands and Seals
this 23rd day of September A.D. 1872
The condition of this
obligation is Such, That if the above bounden George W. Porter, who has been
appointed Guardian for Emily S. Fuller and Luella G. Fuller, Shall faithfully
discharge the office and trust of such Guardian according to law, and Shall
render a fair and just account of his Guardianship to the County Court of the
County of Williamson, from time to time, as he shall be thereto required by
Said Court, and comply with all the orders of said Court lawfully made,
relative to the goods, chattels and moneys of such minors and render and pay to
such minors all moneys
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Goods and chattels, title
papers and effects which may come to the hands and possessions of such
Guardians belonging to such minors when Such minors shall be thereunto
entitled, or to any subsequent Guardian Should such court so direct, then this
obligation Shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. George
W. Porter William Hendrickson Jones Fuller Sealed and delivered in presence of Jas W. Samuels Clerk of the
Court
LETTERS OF GUARDIANSHIP
State of Illinois Williamson
County} The People of the State of Illinois, To all to whom these presents
Shall come, Greeting; Know ye, That Reposing Special Trust and confidence in
the integrity, diligence and discretion of George W. Porter We do hereby
appoint him Guardian for the person and property of Emily S. Fuller and Luella
G. Fuller minor Heirs of Jones Fuller, and do authorize and empower him to
execute and fulfill all the duties required of me by law so long as he shall
remain Guardian as aforesaid.
Witness J.W. Samuels, clerk
of the County Court of Williamson County, Illinois, and the Seal of said court
hereunto affixed at Marion, this 23rd day of September 1872 Jas. W Samuels clerk
State of Illinois Williamson
County} SS. In the County Court of
Williamson County, State of Illinois.
I James W. Samuels Clerk…do
hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing copy of Bond and Letters with
the original record thereof remaining in my office, and have found the Same to
be a correct transcript therefrom, and of the whole of such original record. In
Testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official Seal at Marion this
28th day of September A.D. 1872.
Jas. W. Samuels, clerk County Court
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State of Illinois Williamson
County}SS. I J.W. Samuels County Court Clerk in and for Said County and State
aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing is correctly copied from the
Records of my office. Given under my
hands and official Seal at office in Marion this 23rd day of
September AD 1872 JW Samuels Co. Clk.
State of Illinois Williamson
County}SS. Certificate of Record of Marriage.
I James W. Samuels Clerk of
the County Court of said County, hereby certify that Mr. F. M. Henson was
married to Miss Julia P. Fuller in said County on the 22 day of October A.D.
1871 by Willis P. Corder a Minister of the Gospel duly authorized to solemnize
marriages by the Statute of the State of Illinois as appears by his return and
certificate of marriage attached to the license granted therefor by the Clerk
of this Court, and now on file in my office.
In Witness whereof, I have
hereunto subscribed my name and attached the seal of said County Court, at my
office in Marion this 23rd day of September A.D. 1872. Jas. W. Samuels Clerk of the County
State of Illinois Williamson
County}SS. Certificate of Record of Marriage.
I James W. Samuels clerk of
the County Court of said County hereby certify that Mr. George W. Porter was
married to Miss Elizabeth W. Fuller in said County on the twelveth day of
September A.D. 1861 by Harris Fuller a Minister of the Gospel duly authorized
to Solemnize marriage by the Statute of the State of Illinois, as appears by
his return and certificate of marriage attached to the license granted therefor
by the Clerk of this Court, and now on file in my office.
In Witness whereof, I have
hereunto subscribed my name and attached the seal of Said County Court, at my
office in Marion this 23rd day of September A.D. 1872. J.W. Samuels clerk of the County
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We Elizabeth Porter, and
George W. Porter, Jula P. Henson, Francis Henson, Emily S. Fuller and Luella P.
Fuller, the two latter minors and act herein by George W. Porter their Guardian
and each of us both Jointly Seperately and Singly, do hereby nominate and
appoint Thomas Fuller of Smith County Tennessee our attorney in fact to demand
& receive for each of us in our respective names (or as to the Said Emily
S. and Luella P Fuller in the name of their guardian George W. Porter their
Guardian) from B.F.C. Smith Clerk and Commissioner and Successor to John P.
Yelton former Clerk &C. or any other person having possession of or liable
for the Same, our distributive Share arising from the proceeds of the Sale of
the lands of Isham Fuller deceased late of Smith County Tennessee which was
Sold by a decree of the Smith County Court, for a distribution of the proceeds
thereof among those entitled, in the case of James Gill Admr &C of Smith
County Tennessee and others and against Mary Fuller and others, also of James
Gill Admr of Isham Fuller Decd our distributive Share arising from the personal
estate of said deceased, that is in his hands or that he is otherwise liable
for: and we do further empower him our said Attorney to execute all necessary
receipts, bonds and acquitances for us and in our names respectively for and
about the Same, which Shall be as binding when done, upon each of us, as if we
were present and doing the same or any part thereof, and for that purpose to
employ Such counsel or other aid as he may need and to do all other things
necessary to accomplish the objects of this power at our expense and charge and
we do hereby ratify and confirm all the lawful acts and doings of our said
attorney in the premises as fully, as if we were present and doing the same
ourselves.
In testimony whereof we have
hereunto Set our hands this 23 day of Sept. A.D. 1872 Elizabeth (her x mark) W. Porter Francis (his x mark) Henson
Julah P. Henson Emily S. Fuller Luella G. Fuller George W. Porter in his own
behalf & as Guardian aforesaid
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State of Illinois Williamson
County} Personally appeared… Elizabeth Porter, George W. Porter Jula P. Henson
Frances Henson and Emily S. Fuller and Luella P. Fuller by said George W.
Porter their Guardian…and Elizabeth Porter and Jula P. Hinson wifes of George
W. Porter ands Frances Henson having appeared before me privately and apart
from their Said Husbands…
In Testimony whereof witness
my hand and Seal of office as clerk of said Court at Marion in said County on
this 23rd day of September A.D. 1872 JW Samuels Co Clk
State of Illinois Williamson
County} SS. I James M. Spain Judge…hereby certify that James W. Samuels…was at
the date of the Same Clerk…and that he is the Keeper of the Seal of said Court.
Witness my hand this 23rd
day of September AD 1872. J.M. Spain
Co. Judge
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State of Illinois Williamson
County} SS. I J.W. Samuels County Clerk…hereby Certify that JM. Spain…is the
presiding Judge…and that all of his official acts are entitled to full faith
and Credit.
Given under my hand and
official Seal at office in Marion this 23rd day of Sept. AD.
1872. J.W. Samuels Co. Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I B.F.C. Smith clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid,
hereby certify that the foregoing is a true & perfect copy of the Records,
Bonds, Certificates, and Power of Attorney
Witness my hand, at office
Nov 1st 1872 B.F.C. Smith, clerk
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Received Oct 12th
1872 of W.W. Seay commissioner to Sell land belonging to the estate of J.B.
Armstrong Decd. one hundred and twenty dollars my interest in the land Sold by him
as such comr. In full Susan Armstrong By J.W. Story Atty Test T.A. McCall
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…T.A. McCall Subscribing witness…he is acquainted
with JW Story…
Witness my hand, at office,
this the 29th day of Oct. 1872 B.F.C.
Smith, clerk
Received Oct 12th
1872 of W.W. Seay one hundred and twenty dollars, in full of my interest in the
land Sold by him as commissioner belonging to the estate of JB. Armstrong. I
own the Share of JW. Armstrong John
McCall
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John McCall..
Witness my hand, at office,
Oct 29th 1872 B.F.C. Smith,
clerk
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Recd. October 12th
1872 of W.W. Seay Four hundred and Eighty dollars in full of my interest in the
proceeds of the land of the estate of J.B Armstrong Sold by him as
commissioner, I own the interest of Robert J. J.B. & D.H. Armstrong and
T.C. Peace & wife W. Hallum Test T.A. McCall
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…T.A. McCall Subscribing witness...he was acquainted
with W. Hallum…
Witness my hand, at office,
Oct 29th 1872 B.F.C. Smith,
clerk
Recd Oct 12th 1872
of W.W. Seay Commissioner to Sell the land of the estate of J.B. Armstrong
Decd, Sixty dollars in full of my own & my Sister Mrs. Fan T. Caruthers
interest in Said land So Sold, we own one half of T.T. Armstrong’s Share in
Said land T.A. McCall John McCall
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…T.A. McCall & John McCall…
B.F.C. Smith, clerk
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Josiah Baird et als vs Wm Baird
et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received March 6th
1873. of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County and
Commissioner in the above case Twentyfive dollars & 50 cents in full of the
distributive share of the Heirs of Mary Plunket deceased from the estate of
Josiah Baird Sr. deceased arrising from the sale of the Dower tract of land
belonging to said estate, sold by decree of Smith County Court, pronounced in
the above cause. John E. Clark
Guardian of the heirs of Mary Plunket Deceased
Eliza Plunket James Plunket Rada Plunket Nancy Plunket Union Plunket
Acknowledged before me this
March 6th 1873 B.F.C.
Smith clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John E. Clarke…
Witness my hand, at office,
This March 6th 1873 B.F.C.
Smith clk
Pg 242
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Know all men by these presents That I David Stinson of the State of
Texas and the County of Hunt and one of the Heirs of A.W. Stinson Deceased,
have this day, for and in consideration of the sum of Five Hundred dollars cash
in hand to me paid by Thaddeus H. Armstead of the County of Smith & state
of Tennessee the receiptr of said payment is hereby acknowledged, bargained
sold, aliened & conveyed unto the said Thadeus H. Armstead his heirs and
assigns forever one Eighth interest in the following described tract parcel of
land lying in the State of Tennessee & situated in Smith County, in the
waters of Caneyfork River and bounded as follows: - on the north by Nichols and
Armstead and on the west by Hallum & Vanderpool and on the south by the
lands of Jane Gordon & on the East by Armstead & Perkins, containing by
estimation about Six Hundred acres of land be the same more or less. And I do
by these presents bargain, sell & convey all the right title claim I have
as one of the heirs of A.W. Stinson deceased to the said lands above described,
to the said Thadeus H Armstead his heirs or assigns forever. And I do hereby
warrant the right & title to the said lands in fee simple to the said
Armstead, his heirs & assigns forever.
Given under my hand, using a
sera--- for a seal done in the presence of the 23rd day of September
1870 David Stinson
Witnesses JM Armstead J.W. High
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.M. Armstead & J.W. High subscribing
witnesses…they are acquainted with…David Stinson…
Witness my hand at office Nov
7th 1870 B.F.C. Smith clk
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Know all men by these
presents: That We John Mofield and Martha Mofield of Williamson County
Illinois, have made constituted and appointed and by these presents do make,
constitute and appoint James Corder of Carthage, Smith County Tennessee, our
true and lawful attorney, for us and in our names placers and steads, to
collect, demand, receive and receipt from William Nixon as Administrator of the
estate of Mary Nixon late of Smith County Tennessee deceased all moneys due us
as heirs at law of the said Mary Nixon deceased as aforesaid, giving and
granting unto him said attorney full power and authority to do and perform all
and every act and thing whatsoever requisite & necessary to be done in and
about the premises as we might or could do, if personally present; with full
power of substitution and revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that
our said attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done by
virtue hereof.
In witness whereof we have
hereunto set our hands and seals the 3rd day of April One Thousand
Eight Hundred & Seventy Three John
(his x mark) Mofield Martha (her x
mark) Mofield Sealed & Delivered
in the presence of Jasper N. Parks Milo Parks
State of Illinois Williamson
County} On the 3rd day of April Eighteen Hundred & Seventy
Three, before me, County clerk of the said County Court, in the County of
Williamson, in the state of Illinois, appeared John Mofield and Martha Mofield,
personally known to me…J.W. Samuels Co clk
Martha Mofield wife of John
Mofield, having personally appeared
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Before me privately and apart
from her husband…
Witness J.W. Samuels Clerk of
said Court and seal of office at office in Marion this 26th day of
April A.D. 1873 J.W. Samuels clerk
State of Illinois Williamson
County} I J.M. Spain Judge…do hereby certify that J.W. Samuels…is the present
acting clerk…that he is the Keeper of the seal of said Court…
Given under my hand and seal
this 3rd day of April A.D. 1873 JM
Spain C Judge
State of Illinois Williamson
County} I J.M. Samuels Clerk…do hereby certify that J.M. Spain…is the present
acting Judge…
Given under my hand and
official seal at office in Marion this 3rd day of April A.D. 1873 JW. Samuels Co Clerk
A true copy Attest B.F.C. Smith Clk May 27
1873
Pg 245
Received of William Nixon as
Administrator of Mary Nixon decd Ninety Three dollars & 66 cents in full of
our share of the estate of said decedent, which came to the hands of said
Administrator this May 7th 1873 John
Mofield Martha Mofield By James H Corder their Agent
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James H. Corder Agent &C…
Witness my hand, at office,
This May 7th 1873 B.F.C. Smith clk
Pg 246
Joseph Morman & others VS
John F. Morman & others}
Received of BFC Smith Clerk
and commissioner of the Smith County Court ninety three dollars and twelve
cents in full of my distributive Share in his hands arising from the sale of
the lands of Richmand Morman deceased in the above cause under decrees of Smith
County Court, also received of Joseph Morman Administrator of the estate of
Richmand Morman Thirty dollars and forty one cents in full of my distributive
Share in his hands as Such arising from the personal estate of Said decedent as
per decree in above cause Minute book R page 138. This July 5th 1873 Thomas (his x mark) Morman Test E.W. Turner T.J. Fisher senr
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Thomas Mormon…
Witness my hand at office
this July 5th 1873 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 247
Joseph Morman & others VS
John F. Morman & others}
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk & commissioner of the Smith County Court ninety three dollars and twelve
cents in full of my distributive Share in his hands arising from the sale of
the lands of Richmand Morman decd in the above cause under decrees of Smith
County Court, Also received of Joseph Morman administrator of the estate of
Richmand Morman decd, one hundred and forty five dollars and forty one cents in
full of my distributive Share in his hands as Such, arising from the personal
estate of Said decedent as per decree in above cause See Minute Book R page 133 This July 5th 1873 James R. (his x mark) Morman Test E.W. Turner D.S West
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Jas R Mormon…
Witness my hand at office
this July 5th 1873 B.F.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 248
Joseph Morman & others VS
John F. Morman & others}
Received of BFC Smith Clerk
of the Smith County Court, four hundred and sixty five dollars & Sixty
cents in full of the distributive Share of my wards John F, Martha, Matilda
Samuel and richmand Morman miner children of Richmand Morman, Senr decd,
arising from the sale of the lands in the above cause under decrees of Smith
County Court, Also Received from Joseph Morman administrator of Said Richmand
Morman decd, Seven hundred and Seventy Seven dollars and five cents in full of
my Said wards distributive Shares in the personal estate in his hands as Shown
by decree of Smith County Court, Se
Minute Book R, page 133, This July 5th 1873 D.A West Guardian for the above minors
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…D.A. West…
Witness my hand at office
this July 5th 1873. B.F.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 249
Joseph Mormon & others VS
John F. Mormon & others} O Bill to sell land
Received July 5th
1873, of BFC Smith Clerk of Smith County Court and Commissioner in the above
case Ninety three dollars & 12 cents in full of my distributive share of
the estate of Richmond Mormon decd, arrising from the sale of the real estate
of said Deceased sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court. See Minute Book “R” page 134 Joseph Mormon
Acknowledged before me July 5
1873 BFC Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Joseph Mormon…
Witness my hand, at office,
this July 5th 1873. B.F.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 250
T.H Armstead Admr VS David
Stinson et als}
Received, August 29th
1873, of T.H. Armstead administrator of the estate of AW. Stinson decd Two
Hundred & fourteen dollars & 61 cents balance in full of the share or
interest of Mary Stinson who was a daughter of said A.W. Stinson in the
personal estate of said deceased. A.W. Winfrey Administrator of Mary Stinson
decd $214.61
Acknowledged before me on
this Aug 29 1873 B.F.C. Smith
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…A.W. Winfrey Admr &C…
Witness my hand, at office,
this Aug. 29th 1873. B.F.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 251
Estate of Mary Stinson Dec
Received, August 29th
1873, of A.W. Winfrey Administrator of the estate of Mary Stinson deceased One
Hundred & Twenty two dollars & 73 cents in full of the distributive
share of Samuel Stinson decd who was a Son of A.W Stinson decd and brother of
Mary Stinson deceased and heir of her estate being the interest to which his
heirs are entitled out of the personal estate of said Mary Stinson decd $122.73
John B. Stinson Susan E Stinson Fannie Hazen By T.H. Armistead Attorney
in fact
Acknowledged before me August
29th 1873 B.F.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…T.H. Armistead Atty in fact…
Witness my hand, at office,
This August 29th 1873.
Estate of Mary Stinson Dec
Received, August 29th
1873, of A.W. Winfrey Administrator of the estate of Mary Stinson decd, One
Hundred & Twenty two dollars & 73 cents in full of the distributive
share of Matilda Busby who is a Sister of said Mary Stinson deceased it being
in full of the share or interest of said Matilda in the personal estate of said
Deceased $122.73 Matilda Busby John W. Busby By T.H.
Armistead attorney in fact
Acknowledged before me August
29th 1873 BfC Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…T.H. Armistead…
Witness my hand, at office,
This August 29th 1873. BfC
Smith Clk
Pg 252
Estate Mary Stinson Deceased
Received, August 29th
1873, of A.W. Winfrey Administrator of the estate of Mary Stinson decd Ninety
two dollars & 04 cents being the amount in full due T.H. Armistead, M.B.
Armisteads estate & J.M. Armistead children & heirs of Nancy Armstead
deceased who was a sister & heir of said Mary Stinson decd, said fund being
the personal estate of Mary Stinson decd and each one of the said Armsteads
being entitled to $30.68 each making the sum of $92.04
$92.04 T.H. Armistead Administrator for M.B.
Armistead To T.H. Armistead assignee of
J.M. Armistead
Acknowledged before me August
29th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…T.H. Armistead…
Witness my hand, at office,
August 29th 1873. B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 253
Know all men by these
presents that I Caroline L. Brown formerly Caroline L. Russell and daughter of
John Russell decd of the County of Macon and State of Tennessee have made constituted
and appointed, and by these presents, do make constitute and appoint my husband
Nelson Brown of the County and State aforesaid my true and lawful attorney for
me and in my name and for my use, to ask demand and sue for, recover and
receive all such sum or sums of money, debts, goods, wares and other demands
whatsoever which are or shall be due, owing payable and belonging to me by any
manner or means whatsoever especially to collect any moneys or legacies due me
from the estate of my said father John Russell deceased late of Smith County
Tennessee giving and granting unto my said Attorney by the presents full power
and authority in and about the premises to have use and take all lawful ways
and means in my name for the purposes aforesaid. And upon the receipt of any
such debts, deeds or sums of money, acquitances, or other sufficient discharges
for me and in my name to take and give and generally to do all other acts and
things in the law whatsoever needful and necessary to be done in and about the
premises as fully and to all intents and purposes as I myself might or could do
if personally present and doing the same myself hereby ratifying and confirming
all and whatsoever my said attorney shall lawfully do, in and about the
premises by virtue hereof.
In witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of August in the year of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy three Caroline (her x mark) L. Brown
Attest J.M. Marshall J.A. White
State of Tennessee Macon
County} Personally appeared…Caroline L. Brown wife of Nelson Brown, privately
and apart from her said husband…
Pg 254
Witness George L. Walton
Clerk of said Court at office this 29th day of August 1873 George L Walton Clk
A true copy. Filed Aug 30th
1873. B.F.C. Smith Clk
Estate John Russell Decd.
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Twenty Seven & 37/100 Dollars in
full of my distributive share of the personal estate of my father John Russell
decd as shown by Settlement of Executor Elam Russell. Settlement Book “T.T.”
page 105 This the 30th day of
August 1873. Caroline L. Brown by Nelson (his x mark) Brown Attorney in fact Test M. Starr
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Nelson Brown with whom I am personally acquainted…
Witness my hand this 30th
August 1873 BfC Smith Clk
Pg 255
S.B. Chambers et als vs:
Hosey Cormon et als} O. Bill to sell Land
Received, September 15th
1873 of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid and
commissioner in the above case, Two Hundred & Sixty five dollars & 14
cents as my distributive Share of the real estate of William Chambers decd,
said sum being my distributive of the first note & cash payment of the land
sold in the above case & distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court, at its September term 1873 $265.14 L.W. Key
Elizabeth Key
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared L.W. Key & Wife Elizabeth Key…Elizabeth Key
wife of said L.W. Key privately and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
September 15th 1873 BfC
Smith Clk
Pg 256
S.B. Chambers et als vs:
Hosey Cormon et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received, September 15th
1873 of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of the County of Smith &
Commissioner in the above case, Two Hundred & Sixty five dollars & 14
cts as my distributive share of the real estate of William Chambers decd said
sum arrising from the sale of the said being the amnt due me from the first
payment on said land & the cash paid on same, being sold & distributed
by the County Court of Smith County at the September term 1873 C.H. Tunstall Mary A Tunstall
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…C.H. Tunstall & Mary A Tunstall…Mary A.
Tunstall wife of C.H. Tunstall privately and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
September 15th 1873 B.f.C.
Smith clk
Pg 257
John Russell Estate}
Received, October 14th
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court Four dollars & 10
cents in full of my distributive share of the Personal estate of John Russell
Decd my Grandfather, said amount being paid into to the office of the County
Court Clerk by Elam Russell the Executor John
M Sloan Nancy (her x mark) Sloan
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receiptors…Nancy Sloan wife of the
said John M. Sloan, personally known to me, Seperately and apart from her said
husband…
Witness my hand at office
this 14th day of October 1873
B.f.C. Smith clk
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Know all men by these
presents, That I Leonard Fry of the County of Bates & State of Missouri
have made, constituted & appointed, and by these presents do make,
constitute & appoint David Fry of Smith County Tennessee, my true &
lawful Attorney, for me and in my name place & stead to transact all
business relating to the settlement of the estate of Henry Fry deceased late of
Smith County Tennessee, to receive and receipt for all money or property to
which I may be entitled as heir at law of the said Henry Fry, hereby giving
& granting unto my said Attorney full power & authority to do &
perform all and every act and thing, whatsoever requisite and necessary to be
done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as I might
or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution &
revocation, hereby ratifying & confirming all that my said Attorney or his
substitutes shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my
hand & seal the first day of October in the year one thousand Eight Hundred
and Seventytwo Leonard Fry Sealed in the presence of J.L. Church
State of Missouri County of
Bates County} Before me W.J. Smith…came Leonard Fry…
Witness official Seal and
signature at office in Butler M. this first day of October A.D. 1872 W.J. Smith Clerk of County Court
State of Missouri Bates
County} I. John S. Sullins, sole presiding Judge…certify that W.J. Smith is and
was at the date of the above certificate Clerk…
Pg 261
…his signature thereto is
genuine…
Witness my hand &
official Seal at office this the first day of October 1872 John H Sullins Judge
State of Missouri Bates
County} I, W.J. Smith Clerk…certify that John H. Sullins is sole Judge
presiding…his signature there to genuine
In testimony whereof I
hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court at office in Butler on
this 1st day of October 1872.
W.J. Smith Clerk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I B.f.C. Smith Clerk…certify that the foregoing Power of Attorney from
Leonard Fry & certificates there to is a true copy of the original now on
file in my office
Witness my hand at office
October 28th 1872 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 262
David Fry Et als VS Leonard
Fry Et als} Petition to sell Land
Received, October 28th
1872 of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case One Hundred & five dollars & fifty cents
in full of my distributive share of the estate of my father Henry Fry deceased
arising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased sold &
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court pronounced in this
cause $105.50/ Leonard Fry By David Fry attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…David Fry Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office
October 28th 1872. B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 263
David Fry Et als VS Leonard
Fry Et als} Petition to sell land
Received, October 28th
1872 of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case Fifty two dollars & 75 cents ballance in
full of my distributive share of the estate of my father Henry Fry deceased,
arrising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of said Court pronounced in this cause $52.75/
David Fry
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…David Fry …
Witness my hand at office
this October 28th 1872.
B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 264
James Gill Admr et als VS:
Mary Fuller et als} Received of B.f.C. Smith Clerk & Commissioner and successor
to John P. Yelton former clerk & comr of Smith County Court Thirty one
dollars & 78 cts in full of my distributive Share of the real estate of
Isham Fuller Decd I being the daughter & heir of Nancy Fuller deceased who
was a daughter & heir of Isham Fuller Decd Said fund arising from the sale
of the real estate of said Isham Fuller Decd sold & distributed under the
orders of the Smith County Court. Oct 30th 1872 Jalah P. Henson Francis Henson By Thomas
Fuller Attorney in Fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receptor & Attorney in fact…
Witness my hand at office
this October 30th 1872.
B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 265
James Gill Admr et als Vs:
Mary Fuller et als} Received of B.f.C. Smith Clerk and Commissioner and successor
to John P. Yelton former clerk & comr of Smith County Court Thirty one
dollars & 78 cts in full of my distributive share of the real estate of
Isham Fuller decd. I being the daughter & heir of Nancy Fuller decd who was
a daughter & heir of Isham Fuller decd, said fund arising from the sale of
the real estate of said Isham Fuller decd, sold & distributed under the
orders of the Smith County Court. October 30th 1872 Elisabeth W Porter George W. Porter By
Thomas Fuller Attorney in Fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receptor & Attorney in fact
Thomas Fuller…
Witness my hand at office
this October 30th 1872.
B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 266
James Gill Admr &C et als
V Mary Fuller et als} Received of B.f.C. Smith Clerk & Commr and successor
to John P. Yelton former Clerk & Commissioner of Smith County Court, Sixty
three dollars & 56 cts in full of the distributive shares of Emily S. &
Luella G. Fuller daughters & heirs of Nancy Fuller decd, who was a daughter
& heir of Isham Fuller decd, said fund arising from the sale of the real
estate of said Isham Fuller decd, sold and distributed under the orders of the
Smith County Court. October 30th 1872 George W Porter Guardian for Emily S. Fuller & Luella G.
Fuller By Thomas Fuller Attorney in Fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receptor Thomas Fuller…
Witness my hand at office
this October 30 1872. B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 267
David Fry et als VS. Leonard
Fry Et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received, November 2nd
1872, of BfC Smith Clerk of Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above
case, Fifty two dollars & 75 cent in full of my distributive share of the
estate of my Father Henry Fry decd, arising from the sale of the real estate of
said deceased, I being a daughter & heir of said Henry Fry decd, said fund
arising from the real estate sold by a decree of Smith County Court &
distributed under the decree of said Court
$52.75/ H.B. Ballinger S.E.
Ballinger
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…the foregoing Receiptors…and also…S.E. Ballinger wife of
H.B. Ballinger privately and apart from her said husband…for the purposes
therein contained on the day it bears date
Witness my hand at office
this November 2nd 1872.
B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 268
David Fry vs Leonard Fry “et
als”} O Bill to sell Land
Received, November 2nd
1872, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County and
Commissioner in the above case Fifty two dollars & 75 cents in full of my distributive
share of the estate of Henry Fry decd, I being a daughter & heir of said
deceased said fund arising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased,
sold & distributed under the orders of the Smith County Court in the above
case $52.75/ John Dedman Elizabeth (her x mark) Deadman Test – Saml Paschal
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John Deadman & wife Elizabeth Deadman…and
also…Elizabeth Deadman wife of said John Deadman, privately and apart from her
said husband…for the purposes therein contained on the day it bears date
Witness my hand at office
November 2nd 1872 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 269
Estate of Daniel B. Agee Decd
Received, November 2nd
1872, of W.D. Agee Executor of the estate of Daniel B. Agee Decd Nine Hundred &
Ninety four dollars & 10 cents in full of all the personal assetts of said
estate in his hands as such Executor, according to the provisions of the will
of said Daniel B. Agee Decd. Amanda M.
(hir x mark) Agee $994.10/ Test N.W. Philips J.R. Smith
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Amanda M. Agee…
Witness my hand at office
this ber 2nd 1872 BfC Smith
Clk
Pg 270
David Fry VS Leonard Fry et
als} O Bill to sell Land
Received, November 2nd
1872, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of Smith County Court, & Commissioner in the
above case Fifty two dollars & 75 cents in full of the distributive share
of John L. Harris & Wife Ann Harris, the said Ann Harris being a daughter
& heir of Henry Fry deceased the said amount being in full of the
distributive share of said Ann Harris arising from the sale of the real estate
of said Henry Fry decd, sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above cause N.W. Philips assignee of J.L. Harris & wife
Ann Harris
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…N.W. Philips…
Witness my hand at office
this November 2nd 1872 BfC
Smith Clk
Pg 271
Dabney Lancaster & Nancy
Lancaster his wife we do hereby nominate and appoint David Fry of Smith County
State of Tennessee our Attorney if fact to demand and receive for us from any
person having posession of, or liable for the same, a distributive share, which
has decended to us from one Henry Fry now deceased late of the County of Smith
and State of Tennessee and all necessary receipts, bonds & acquittances for
us and in our name to execute, for and about the same, we do further empower
our said attorney to sue for & recover the same or any part thereof whether
the same be real or personal or mixed estate and for that purpose to make &
employ one or more attorneys under him and to do all other act and things
necessary to accomplish the object of this power at our expense and charge. And
we do hereby ratify & confirm all the lawful acting and doings of our said
attorney in the premises as fully as if we were present and doing the same
ourselves. This 14th day of Oct AD 1872 Dabney Lancaster Nancy (her x mark) Lancaster witness Jno Phillips
State of Texas County of
Ellis} Before me C.R. Gibson Clerk…personally appeared Dabney Lancaster…At the
same time & place…Nancy Lancaster Wife of said Dabney Lancaster…privately
and apart from her said husband…
In testimony whereof I
hereunto set my hand and affixed seal of office in the town of Waxohotshie this
14th day of Oct AD 1872. CR
Gibson Clk By Jno Phillips Dist
Pg 272
The State of Texas County of
Ellis} I N.G. Davis presiding Justice…certify that C.R. Gibson…is and was at
the time of signing…Clerk of the District Court of Ellis County…
Witness my hand and official
Seal at office in Woxohatchie this 14th day of October A.D.
1872 N.G. Davis Presiding Justice
State of Texas County of
Ellis} I C.R. Gibson Clerk of the District Court…certify that N.G. Davis…is
& was at the time of signing…Justice of the Peace and ex officio Notary
Public…
Witness my official seal
& signature at office in the town of Woxohachie this the 14th
day of Oct AD 1872 C.R. Gibson Clk
&C Jno Phillips Deputy
A true copy. Attest
B.f.C. Smith Clerk Smith County Court
Pg 273
David Fry vs: Leonard Fry “et
als”} O Bill to sell Land
Received, November 2nd
1872, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee &
Commissioner in the above case, One Hundred & five dollars & 50 cents
in full of the distributive share of Dabney Lancaster & wife Nancy
Lancaster in the real estate of Henry Fry decd Said Nancy Lancaster being a
daughter & heir of said Henry Fry decd said amount being the fund arising
from the sale of the real estate of said deceased, sold & distributed under
the decrees of the Smith County Court in the above case. &105.50/ Dabney Lancaster Nancy
Lancaster By David Fry Atty in Fact
Acknowledged before me
November 2 1972 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…David Fry Atty in fact &C…
Witness my hand, at office,
this November 2nd 1872.
B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 274
Received of W.W. Seay a
commissioner appointed by the Smith County Court for the heirs of John B.
Armstrong Decd Sixty dollars one half of the Share of Thomas S. Armstrong
purchased of Said Armstrong by our Father John H. Bedford in his lifetime it
being in full for our interest in all the lands Sold by the said Seay as
reported in the Western District of Tennessee Oct 13th 1872 Tabitha A Johnston Mary T. Bedford Thomas A
Bedford assignee John H. Bedford
assignee Test W. Melton
A True Copy Test B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 275
David Fry et als VS. Leonard
Fry et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received, November 14th
1872, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court and Commissioner in the
above case, Fifty two dollars & seventy five cents in full of our
distributive share in the real estate of Henry Fry decd I the undersigned
Belinda Cooksey being a daughter & heir of the said Henry Fry decd, said
fund ariseing from the sale of the real estate of said Deceased, sold and distributed
under a decree of the Smith County Court in the above named case. $52.75/
Belinda Cooksey James B Cooksey
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receptors…and also personally
appeared before me Belinda Cooksey wife of James B. Cooksey privately and apart
from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office in
Carthage this November 14th 1872.
B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 276
I Lewis H.Cheek Son &
distribute of E. Cheek Decd for the consideration of five hundred dollars to me
paid, do hereby Sell transfer & convey to R.W. Tubb, all my right title
claim & interest in & to the dower tract of land belonging to my mother
Jane Cheek widow of said E. Cheek decd I also sell and convey to said Tubb all
my right title & Interest in the proceeds of the Sale of the Land Sold by
the Clerk of the County Court of Smith Co. & belonging to the estate of E.
Cheek, decd, and do hereby authorize E.W. Turner clerk, as aforesaid to pay my
Share of said money, to said Tubb and, I authorize said Tubb to execute all
Receipts and acquitances in his own name &C. Given under my hand this 30th day of November
1867. Lewis H. (his x mark) Cheek Attest W.H. Cheek John B. Tubb
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the within named bargainor…who acknowledged that he
executed the within instrument, for the purposes therein contained…
Witness my hand at office
this 2nd day of December 1867
E.W. Turner, clerk
A True Copy Test
B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 277
W.H Cheek Admr VS: LH Cheek
et als} Received, November 19th 1872, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk &
commissioner in the above case Three Hundred & Thirty one dollars and 74
cents balance in full of the distributive share of Elizabeth Tubb formerly
Elizabeth Cheek ariseing from the sale of the real estate of Ephraim Cheek
deceased sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above case $331.74/ Elizabeth Tubb R.W. Tubb
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.W. Tubb & wife Elizabeth Tubbs…
Witness BfC Smith clk at
office Nov 19th 1872 B.f.C.
Smith clk
Pg 278
W.H Cheek Admr VS: L.H Cheek
et als} Received, November 19th 1872, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk &
Commissioner of Smith County Court in the above case Three Hundred & Thirty
one dollars and 74 cent ballance in full of the distributive share of L.H.
Cheek decd, ariseing from the sale of the real estate of Ephraim Cheek
deceased, sold & distributed in this case under the decree of the Smith
County Court $331.74/ R.W. Tubb Assignee of L.H. Cheek
Acknowledged before me this
Nov 19th 1872 BfC Smith clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.W. Tubb assignee &c…
Witness my hand at office Nov
19th 1872 B.f.C. Smith clk
Pg 279
W.H Cheek Admr VS L.H Cheek
et als} Received, November 19th 1872, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the
County Court of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above case, Five
Hundred & Sixty one dollars & 22 cents in full of the distributive
share of Westly Cheeks heirs to wit Jane Perkins, John R., Nancy, Ephraim, Mary
E. & Sarah E. Cheek & Miles W. Russell, said fund ariseing from the
sale of the real estate of Ephraim Cheek deceased, sold and distributed under
the decree of the Smith County Court in the above case $561.22/
R.W. Tubb Atty in fact for the heirs of Wesly Cheek Decd
Acknowledged before me
November 19th 1872 BfC Smith
clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.W. Tubb Atty in fact, &c…
Witness my hand, at office,
Novr. 19,th 1872. B.f.C.
Smith clk
Pg 280
W.H Cheek Admr VS: L.H Cheek
et als} Received, November 19th 1872, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the
County Court of Smith County Tennessee & Commissioner in the above case,
Five Hundred & Sixty one dollars & 22 cents in full of the distributive
share of the heirs of James R. Cheek decd to wit Carrol Cheek, Mary J Cheek
& W.R. Cheek said fund ariseing from the sale of the real estate of Ephraim
Cheek deceased sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court
pronounced in the above case
$561.22/ R.W. Tubb Attorney in
fact for the heirs of James R. Cheek decd
Acknowledged before me
November 19th 1872 B.f.C.
Smith clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.W. Tubb, Atty in fact &c…
Witness my hand, at office,
this Nov 19th 1872. B.f.C.
Smith clk
Pg 281
W.H Cheek Admr VS: L.H. Cheek
et als} Received, November 19th 1872, of W.H. Cheek Administrator of
the estates of Ephraim, Jane & Nancy J. Cheek decd Four Hundred & Forty
three dollars and 09 cents in full of our distributive share of the personal
estates of Ephraim Cheek, Jane Cheek & Nancy J. Cheek as per report of the
Clerk of the County Court and decree in accordance therewith $443.09/
Elizabeth Tubb R.W. Tubb
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing parties…Also appeared Elizabeth Tubbs
privately & apart from her said husband…
Witness B.f.C. Smith clerk at
office, November 19th 1872
B.f.C. Smith clk
Pg 282
W.H Cheek Admr VS L.H Cheek
et als} Received, November 19th 1872, of W.H Cheek Administrator of the
estates of Ephraim, Jane & Nancy J. Cheek decd Four Hundred & Forty
three dollars and 09 cents in full of the distributive share of the heirs of
Westly Cheek decd to wit Jane Perkins, John R., Nancy, Ephraim, Mary E. and
Sarah E. Cheek and Miles W Russell, being the distributive share due the heirs
of said Westly Cheek out of the personal estates of Ephraim Cheek decd Jane
Cheek Decd & Nancy J. Cheek decd according to the report of the Clerk of
the Smith County Court in the above case & the decree pronounced in
accordance therewith $443.09/ R.W. Tubb Attorney in fact for the heirs of
Westly Cheek Decd
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.W. Tubb Attorney in fact…
Witness my hand at office
this November 19th 1872
B.f.C. Smith clk
Pg 283
W.H Cheek Admr VS. L.H Cheek
et als} Received, November 19th 1872, of W.H. Cheek Administrator of
the estates of Ephraim, Jane & N.J. Cheek decd Four Hundred & Forty
three dollars & 09 cents in full of the distributive share due the heirs of
L.H. Cheek decd to wit Elizabeth Gilmore, W.B., Jas T., Nancy D. and LG. Cheek
being in full of their shares in the personal estates of Ephraim Cheek decd
Jane Cheek Decd & Nancy J. Cheek decd as per the report of the Clerk of the
County Court of Smith County Tennessee and the decree of said Court
therewith $443.09/ R.W. Tubb Attorney in fact for the heirs of
L.H. Cheek Decd
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.W. Tubbs…
Witness my hand at office
this 19th November 1872
B.f.C. Smith clk
Pg 284
W.H. Cheek Admr VS. L.H.
Cheek “et als”} Received, November 19th 1872, of W.H Cheek
Administrator of the estates of Ephraim, Jane & Nancy J. Cheek decd Four
Hundred & Forty three dollars & 09 cents in full of the distributive
shares of the heirs of Jas. R Cheek decd to wit Carrol Cheek, Mary J Cheek
& W.R. Cheek, said fund being the amount in full of the estates of Ephraim
Cheek decd Jane Cheek & Nancy J. Cheek as per the report of the Clerk of
the County Court & the decree of said court in this case $443.09/
R.W. Tubb Attorney in fact for the heirs of Jas R Cheek Decd
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.W. Tubbs Attorney in fact…
Witness my hand at office
this 19th November 1872
B.f.C. Smith clk
Pg 285
Estate Isaac Webb Decd
Received of John E Webb Exer.
Of the estate of Isaac Webb deceased by the hands of Thomas Fisher, Fifty one
dollars & 74 cents in full of the personal estate of said deceased, comeing
to us. The above amount includes a recept heretofore given to said Fisher and
also received of said John E. Webb Executor by the hands of said Fisher Eleven
dollars & 36 cents it being in full of our share of partnership effects in
the hands of said John E. Webb as the surviving partner of said Isaac Webb
deceased. We having left in the hands of said John E. Webb, Eleven dollars to
pay for fixing up tombstone on the grave etc. This November 19th
1872 G.L. Staley S.N. Staley
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…G.L. Staley & wife S.N. Staley…And also
appeared before me S.N. Staley wife of said G.L. Staley privately & apart
from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
this December 5th 1872
B.f.C. Smith clk
Pg 286
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Pg 287
B.J. Vaden VS Jessa Hughes
“et als”} Received December 2nd 1872 John P. Yelton former Clerk
& commissioner of the Smith County Court Forty four dollars & 21 cents
in full of all the funds in his hands arrising from the sale of the lands of
Luderick Vaden sold by decree of the County Court in the above case. Walter P. Vaden by B.J. Vaden attorney in
fact $44.21
Acknowledged before me
December 2nd 1872 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.J. Vaden Atty in fact…acknowledged that he
executed the foregoing receipt for the purposes therein contained.
Witness my hand at office,
this 2nd Decr 1872 BfC Smith
Clk
B.J. Vaden vs Jessee Hughes
et als} Received of B.J. Vaden thirty eight dollars & fifty five cents Also
of E.W. Turner former Clerk & com. fourteen dollars and eight cents in full
of my distributive Share, of the fund ariseing from the sale of the lands of
Lodwick Vaden deceased in the above case which is in full of the Sums in their
hands. This January 20th 1873
Walter P. Vaden by B.J. Vaden attorney in fact Test T.J. Fisher
Acknowledged before me
January 20th 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.J. Vaden Atty in fact…acknowledged that he
executed the foregoing Receipt for the purposes therein contained.
Witness my hand, at office, January
20th 1873 BfC Smith Clerk
Pg 288
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Pg 289
G.W. Cardwell et als vs
Elizabeth B. Huffhines et als} Received, December 2nd 1872, of
B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court & commissioner in the above case, my
two notes of $157 50/100 each due in twelve & twentyfour month &
Thirtyfive dollars in cash being the notes executed by me for the purchase of a
tract of land sold in the above case & the cost paid on day of sale. said
sale having been this day rejected by the Court & the notes & money
ordered to be returned to me Isaac (his
x mark) Beasly Test S.M. Fite
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Isaac Beasley…acknowledged that he executed the
foregoing Receipt for the purposes therein contained.
Witness my hand, at office, 2nd
day of December, 1872. B.f.C. Smith
Clerk
Pg 290
R.W. Knight Adms vs John
High’s Heirs} Received, Decr 12th 1872 of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the
Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Forty two dollars &
24 cents in full of my distributive share of the estate of John High Decd
arrissing from the sale of the real estate of said decd sold & distributed
under a decree of the Smith County Court pronounced in the above case. Sally Franklin L. Franklin $42.24/
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receptors…acknowledged the execution
of the foregoing Receipt.
Witness my hand this Decr 12
1872 Bf.C. Smith Clk
R.W. Knight Adms vs John
High’s Heirs} Received, December 12th 1872 of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of
Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Forty two dollars &
24 cents in full of my distributive share of the estate of John High Decd
arriseing from the sale of the real estate of said deceased, sold & distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court pronounced in the above case. Martha Vaden B.J. Vaden $42.24/
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receptors…acknowledged the execution
of the foregoing Receipts for the purposes therein contained...
Witness my hand at office
Decr 12th 1872 BfC Smith Clk
Pg 291
R.W. Knight Adms vs John
High’s Heirs} Received December 11th 1872, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of
the County Court of Smith County and Commissioner in the above case Forty two
dollars & 24 cents in full of my distributive share in the estate of John
High deceased arrising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased sold
& distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court pronounced in the
above case. Isabelle A. Hawthorne $42.24/
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receptor…acknowledged the execution
of the foregoing Receipt for the purposes therein contained.
Witness my hand at office
Decr 12 1872 BfC Smith Clk
R.W. Knight Adms vs John High’s
Heirs} Received, December 11th 1872, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the
County Court of Smith County & Commissioner in the above case Forty two
dollars & 24 cents, in full of my distributive share of the estate of John
High deceased, arriseing from the sale of the real estate of said deceased sold
& distributed under the decrees of Smith County Court, pronounced in the
above case. Caroline Richerson
(Pacherson) $42.24/
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receptor…acknowledged the execution
of the foregoing Recpt for the purposes therein contained on the day it bears
date.
Witness my hand at office
Decr 12 1872 BfC Smith Clk
Pg 292
R.W. Knight Adm vs John Highs
Heirs} Received, Decr 12th 1872, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of Smith County
Court & Commissioner in the above case Fourteen dollars & 08 cents in
full of my distributive share in the real estate of John High deceased,
arrising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased sold &
distributed by the decree of the Smith County Court in the above case. J.W. High
$14.08/
Acknowledged before me
December 12 1872 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.W. High…
Witness my hand, at office,
December 12th 1872 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
R.W. Knight Adm vs John
High’s Heirs} Received Decr 12th 1872, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of
Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Forty two dollars &
24 cents in full of my distributive share in the estate of John High decd
arriseing from the sale of the real estate of said deceased, sold and
distributed under a decree of the Smith County Court pronounced in the above
case. J.M. High $42.24/
Acknowledged before me
December 12 1872 B.f.C. Smith clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.M. High…
Witness my hand, at office,
December 12th 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 293
R.W. Knight Adms vs John
High’s Heirs} Received December 12th 1872, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of
Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Forty two dollars &
24 cents in full of my distributive Share of the estate John High decd,
arriseing from sale of the real estate of said decd, sold & distributed
under a decree of the Smith County Court pronounced in the above case. R.W. High
$42.24/
Acknowledged before me
December 12th 1872 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receptor…
Witness my hand, at office,
Decr 12th 1872 B.f.C. Smith
clk
R.W. Knight Adm vs John
High’s Heirs} Received December 12th 1872, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of
Smith County Court & commissioner in the above case Fourteen dollars &
08 cents in full of my distributive share of the estate of John High deceased,
arriseing from the sale of the real estate of said deceased, sold &
distributed under a decree of the Smith County Court pronounced in the above
case. S.S. High $14.08/
Acknowledged before me
December 12th 1872 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…S.S. High…
Witness my hand, at office,
Decr 12th 1872 BfC Smith clk
Pg 294
R.W. Knight Adms vs John
High’s Heirs} Received December 12th 1872, of BfC Smith clk of the
Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Fourteen dollars &
08 cents in full of my distributive share of the estate of John High deceased,
arriseing from the sale of the real estate of said deceased, sold &
distributed under a decree of Smith County Court pronounced in the above
cause. B.V. High $14.08/
Acknowledged before me
December 12th 1872 B.f.C. Smith clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.V. High…
Witness my hand, at office,
Decr 12th 1872, B.f.C. Smith clk
R.W. Knight Adms vs John
High’s Heirs} Received, December 23rd 1872, of BfC Smith Clerk &
Commissioner of the County Court of the County aforesaid. Forty two dollars
& 24 cents in full of my distributive share in the estate of John High
deceased, arriseing from the sale of the real estate of said deceased sold
& distributed under the decree of Smith County Court pronounced in the
above case. J.T. High $42.24/
Acknowledged before me
December 12 1872 B.f.C. Smith clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.T. High…
Witness my hand at office
Decr 12th 1872 B.f.C. Smith
clk
Pg 295
R.W. Knight Adms vs John
High’s Heirs} Received Jany 1st 1873 of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the
County Court One Hundred & twelve dollars & 50 cts for the following
def—ts to the above suit to: Elizabeth Cloy $12.50 – Mary Perry’s Heirs $25.00
– Wm High $25.00 Winston Highs Heirs $25.00 - & Charity Hunts Heirs $25.00
– the said sums being the amounts due me from them respectively as their
attorney in this case for payment of which a lien was declared in my favor by
the final decree in the County Court MB page 564 J.B. Luster Atty $112.50/
Acknowledged before me
January 1st 1873 BfC Smith clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.B. Luster, Atty…
Witness my hand, at office,
January 1st 1873 B.f.C.
Smith clk
Pg 296
Estate of Leonard Matherson
Decd
Received, January 3rd
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tenn Six
dollars in full of my distributive share of the personal estate of Lenard
Matherson Deceased paid under an order of the County Court made at the December
term 1872. $6.00/ Charles Matherson
Acknowledged before me
January 3rd 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receiptor…
Witness my hand, at office,
Jany 3rd 1873, B.f.C. Smith clk
Estate of Leonard Matherson
Decd
Received, January 3rd
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tenn Six
dollars in full of my distributive share of the personal estate of Lenard
Matherson deceased paid under an order of the Smith County Court made at the
December term 1872. $6.00/ Nancy Bradley
Acknowledged before me
January 3rd 1873 B.f.C.
Smith clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receiptor…
Witness my hand, at office,
January 3rd 1873, B.f.C. Smith clk
Pg 297
Estate of Henry Fry Decd
Received of B.S. Fry
Administrator of the personal of Henry Fry decd Nineteen dollars & 64 cts
in full of my distributive share due me from said estate in the hands of said
administrator as such this 30th of March 1872 Sarah (her x mark) J. Fry Attest JB Kigle HB Ballinger
Proven before me by the oaths
of J.B. Kyle & H.B. Ballinger subscribing witnesses thereto on this
February 7th 1873 B.f.C.
Smith clk
Received of BS. Fry
Administrator of the personal estate of Henry Fry Decd Nineteen dollars &
64 cts in full of my distributive share due me from said estate, in the hands
of said Administrator as such the 7th day of February 1873 Dabney Lancaster Nany Lancaster David
Fry H.B. Ballinger J.B. Kyle
Proven, before me by the
oaths of H.B. Ballinger & J.B. Kyle subscribing witnesses to the above
recept on this February 7th 1873
B.f.C. Smith Clk
Received of BS. Fry
Administrator of the personal estate of Henry Fry Deceased Nineteen dollars
& 64 cts in full of my distributive share due me from said estate in the hands
of said Administrator as such this 7th day of February 1873 Leonard Fry David Fry H.B. Ballinger J.B. Kyle
Proven, before me, by the
oaths of H.B. Ballinger & J.B. Kyle subscribing witnesses to the above
receipt on this 7th day of February 1873 BfC Smith clk
Pg
298
Estate Henry Fry Decd
Received February 7th
1873, of B.S. Fry Administrator of the estate of Henry Fry deceased Six dollars
& 54 cents in full of the distributive share of said estate due me as a son
of Ann Kyle formerly Ann Fry a daughter of said Henry Fry Decd this amount
being one third of the personal estate to which said Ann, would be entitled if
living. H.B. Kyle
Acknowledged before me this
February 7th 1873 B.f.C.
Smith clk
David Fry vs: Lenard Fry
& others} O Bill to sell Land
Received Oct 7th
1872, of BfC Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & commissioner
in the above case Fifty two dollars & 75 in full of my distributive Share
of the proceeds arriseing from the sale of the land of Henry Fry deceased, sold
and distributed under a decree of the Smith County Court, pronounced in the
above cause B.S. Fry
Acknowledged before me
October 7th 1873 B.f.C.
Smith clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.S. Fry…
Witness my hand, at office,
October 7th 1872 B.f.C.
Smith clk
Pg 299
David Fry vs: Lenard Fry
& others} O Bill to sell Land
Received February 7th
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of Smith County Court & Commissioner in the
above case One Hundred & five dollars & 50 cents in full of the
distributive share of Sarah J Fry, a daughter of Henry Fry deceased in the
proceeds arriseing from the sale of the real estate of said Henry Fry decd,
sold & distributed under a decree of the Smith County Court pronounced in
the above cause B.S. Fry Adms of Sarah
J Fry decd
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.S. Fry Admr of Sarah J. Fry…
Witness my hand at office
Feby 7th 1873 B.f.C. Smith
clerk
David Fry vs: Leonard Fry et
als} O Bill to sell Land
Received, Feb 20th
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clk Fifty two dollars & 75 cents in full of the
distributive share of John W. Fry in the real estate of Henry Fry Decd, it
being the amount ballance due said John W. Fry out of the fund ariseing from
the sale of the land belonging to the estate of said decd sold &
distributed under the decree of this Court, pronounced in the above cause N.W. Philips assignee of J.W. Fry
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…N.W. Philips assignee of J.W. Fry…
Witness my hand at office
Feby 20th 1873 B.f.C. Smith
clerk
Pg 300
W.P. Glover et als vs Fannie E Glover & others} O Bill to sell
Land
Received February 8th
1873 of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the
above case Thirtytwo dollars & 05 cent in full of the amount decreed to be
paid me by the said Clerk & commissioner aforesaid out of the proceeds of
the sale of the lands sold in this cause. See decree MB J page 491 & 2 M.W. Mcdonald
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…MW McDonald…
Witness my hand at office
Feby 8th 1873
David Fry vs Leonard Fry} O
Bill to sell Land
Received, February 20th
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk & Commissioner in the above case Fiftytwo
dollars & 75 cents Ballance in full of the distributive share of James E.
Fry out of the real estate of Henry Fry Sr Decd, it being the amount due him
arrising from the sale of the land belonging to said estate sold &
distributed under the decree of this Court, pronounced in the above cause N.W. Philips assignee of Jas E. Fry
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…N.W. Philips assignee of J.W. Fry…
Witness my hand at office
Feby 20th 1873 B.f.C. Smith
clerk
Pg 301
Wm Lack Decd. Estate
Recd Carthage February 18th
1873 of T.J. Fisher Admr of the Estate of Wm Lack Decd Six dollars & 46 cts
less one dollar & 25 cents for the recording of this receipt, it being my
distributive share in full of my fathers estate coming to me from said T.J.
Fisher Admr &C. Bitsey Ann (her x
mark) Robinson Test James Haynie
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Bitsey Ann Robinson…
B.f.C. Smith, clk By JM
Fisher, D.C.
Recieved Carthage Aug 19th
1874 of T.J. Fisher Admr of the estate of William Lack Dec Six dollars & 46
cents Less one dollar & 25 cents for the recording of this receipt it being
my distributive Share in full of my fathers estate coming to me from said T.J.
Fisher Admr &C. Martha E (her x mark)
Smith
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Martha E. Smith…
B.f.C. Smith, clk By JM
Fisher DC
Pg 302
Josiah Baird et als VS
William Baird et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received February 22nd
1873 of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner
in the above case Twentyfive dollars & 50 cents in full of my distributive
share of the real estate of Josiah Baird Sr deceased being the 7th
part or interest of the share of Sarah Garrison deceased who was a daughter of
said Baird dec, said fund ariseing from the sale of the real estate of said
deceased, sold and distribuited under the decree of Smith County Court,
pronounced in the above cause.
$25.50/ copy } John E
Clark S.J Clark
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receptors…also appeared before me the
said S.J Clark wife of John E. Clark privately & apart from her said
husband…
Witness my hand at office
February 22nd 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
A true copy Attest
BfC Smith Clk
Pg 303
Josiah Baird et als VS Wm
Baird et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received, February 22nd
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk & Commissioner of the County Court in the above
case, Twelve dollars & 81 cents ballance in full of my distributive share
of the estate of Josiah Baird Sr decd, I being a daughter of Sarah Garrison
deceased, who was a daughter & heir of Josiah Baird Sr deceased, said fund
ariseing from the sale of the real estate of said deceased, sold &
distributed under a decree of the Smith County Court, pronounced in the above
cause. &12.81/ Nancy C. Clark G.D. Clark
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receptors…also appeared before me
Nancy C. Clark wife of G.D. Clark privately & apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office Feb
22nd 1873 B.f.C. Smith clk
A true copy Attest
B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 304
Know all men by these
presents that I, Wilson P. Garrison of the County of Hopkins and State of
Kentucky, do constitute and appoint Jeremiah H. Baird of the County of Smith
and State of Tennessee my true and lawful attorney to receive and receipt for
any money that may be due and comeing to me in the hands of the County Court
Clerk of Smith County Tenn
Given under my hand this 10th
day of February 1873 Wilson P Garrison
Kentucky Hopkins County} I,
John H. Christy Clerk of the Hopkins County Court, certify that this Power of
Attorney from Wilson P. Garrison to Jeremiah H Baird was this day produced to
me by said Garrison, who is personally known to me and acknowledged the
foregoing Instrument to be his act and deed, for the purposes therein
expressed. The same & this certificate are certified to the proper place
for record.
Witness my hand & seal of
office, This Feby the 10th 1873
John H Christy Clerk
Kentucky Hopkins County} S ct/
I, A.J. Sisk Judge of the
Hopkins County Court, certify that the foregoing certificate is true &
genuine and that John H. Christy is what he represents himself to be – the
Clerk of the Hopkins County Court & all of his official acts are entitled
to full faith & credit.
Witness my hand (no seal)
this Feby the 10th 1873 A.J.
Sisk Judge Hopkins County Court
Kentucky = Hopkins County} I,
John H. Christy Clerk of the Hopkins County Court, certify that A.J. Sisk whose
name appears to the foregoing certificate is Judge of the Hopkins County Court
and all of his official acts are entitled to full faith & credit.
Witness my hand and seal of
office, This February 10th 1873
John H. Christy Clk
A true copy – Attest B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Pg 305
Blank Page
Pg 306
Josiah Baird et als VS: Wm
Baird et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received, March 10th 1873, of
BfC Smith Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid, Twentyfive dollars
& 50 cents in full of all funds due W.P., Garrison in the hands of said
Clerk arrising from the sale of the Dower tract of land belonging to the estate
of Josiah Baird Sr. decd sold & distributed under a decree of the Smith
County Court, pronounced in the above cause.
Jeremiah H. Baird Attorney in fact for W. P Garison
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Jeremiah H Baird Attorney in fact…
Witness my hand at office
March 10th 1873 B.f.C. Smith
clerk
Pg 307
T.H. Armistead VS. David
Stinson et als} O Bill to Sell Land
Received March 17th
1873 of BfC Smith clerk & commissioner in the above cause one hundred
Seventeen dollars 10 cents in part of our Share arising from the Sale of land
in the above cause. That amount being Received in a receipt executed by John
Hallom on the 19th day of February 1872 and now in the possession of
their attorney in fact, Thomas Fisher
Francis Hallom John Hallom By Thomas Fisher Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Thomas Fisher Attorney in fact…
Witness my hand at office March
17th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clerk
Pg 308
We John Hallum & Wife
Frances Hallum (formerly Frances Stinson) of the County of DeKalb and State of
Tennessee do hereby nominate and appoint Thomas Fisher of the County of Smith,
our true & lawful Attorney in fact, to receive for us and in our names to
recept for our interest both in the real & personal estate of A.W. Stinson
my Deceased Father, late of Smith County Tennessee; and for that purpose if
necessary to employ one or more counsel to conduct any suit or suits to secure
the same. And we hereby ratify and confirm all the legal acts and doings of our
said Attorney in as full and complete manner and to have the same power &
affect as though we were present and transacting the same ourselves.
In witness whereof, we have
hereunto set our hands, this 1st day of May AD 1872 Frances (her x mark) Hallum John Hallum Test A.B. Chatham
State of Tennessee DeKalb
County} To A.B. Chatham Esqr
You are hereby authorized and
empowered to take the examination of Frances Hallum, privately and apart from
her husband, relative to her free execution of the annexed deed or Power of
Attorney and the same as taken, to certify under your hand & seal.
Witness P.G Magness Jr Clerk
of said Court at office in Smithville this 3rd day of April
1872 P.G Magness Jr Clerk
State of Tennessee DeKalb
County} Frances Hallum Wife of John Hallum & formerly Frances Stinson
having personally appeared before me and having by virtue of the authority in
me vested been examined privately and apart from her said husband and she
having acknowledged the due execution of the within Power of Attorney by her
freely
Pg 309
voluntarily &
understandingly, without compulsion or constraint by her said husband and for
the purposes therein expressed, the same is therefore certified.
Witness my hand and seal this
1st day of May 1872 A.B.
Chatham J.P. for DeKalb County Tennessee
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John Hallum, personally known to me and
acknowledged the execution of the foregoing Power of Attorney for the purposes
therein contained on the day it bears date.
Witness my hand at office
this March 11th 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
A true copy as on file in my
office March 28th 1873
B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 310
The State of Texas County of
Grayson} Know all men by these presents that we T.W. Mann and Elizabeth A. Mann
his wife both of the County and State above written have this day made
constituted and appointed George R. Glover of Smith County Tennessee, our true
agent and lawful attorney to transact Certain business in Smith County
Tennessee for us as if we were present and did the same ourselves: we therefore
authorize and empower the said George R. Glover to draw what money that is
comeing to us from our fathers estate, to wit: Robert J. Glover’s estate and
receipt for the same in our names as if we were present and did the same
ourselves.
In testimony whereof we set
our hands and seals using scrawls for seals this the 2nd Nov.
1872. T.W. Mann E.A. Mann
State of Texas Grayson
County} Before me, S Bostick, clerk of the District Court of said County,
personally came T.W. Mann and E.A. Mann to me well known and acknowledged they
signed, executed and delivered the foregoing Deed for the consideration and
purposes therein stated: and the said E.A. Mann, wife of the said T.W. Mann
being by me examined separately and apart from her said husband and having the
contents of said Deed fully explained to her declared upon such privy
examination that she had signed the same, of her own free will and accord
without fear, compulsion or undue influence on the part of her said husband and
that she wished not to retract her said act or any part thereof.
Pg 311
Given under my hands and seal
of office, at Sherman, this the 2nd day of November A.D. 1872 S. Bostick Clerk
The State of Texas County of
Grayson} I, C.C. Buckley Judge of the twelveth Judicial District of said
state…certify that S Bostick whose signature appears to the foregoing
acknowledgement was at the date thereof and is now Clerk of said Court…his
certificate is in due form of law and is entitled to full faith & credit.
Given under my hand and
official Signature this March 22nd A.D. 1873 C.C. Buckley Judge of the 12th
Judicial District of Texas
A true copy as on file in my
office April 5th 1873 B.f.C.
Smith, clk By J.M. Fisher, D.C.
Pg 312
WP Glover vs Fannie E Glover}
O bill to Sell Land
Recd of BfC Smith clerk &
commissioner in the above cause, one hundred & ten 00/100 dollars Less the
cost of Recording the Power of Attorney and this receipt, in full of our
distributive Share arising from sale of said land in said estate of Robt J.
Glover decd. This April 5th 1873
T.W. Mann E.A. Mann By G. R.
Glover Atty in fact.
Acknowledged before me April
5th 1873 JM Fisher D.C.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…G.R. Glover, Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office
this April 5th 1873 J.M.
Fisher D.C.
Estate- W.G. Lemons, Decd
Pg 313
FM Orange & wife vs Jerri
Coggin et als
Received, April 20th
1874, of BfC Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the
above case Fifty Seven dollars & 99 cts in full of our distributive share
of the estate of John McGee Decd, arrising from the sale & distribution of
the real estate of George Mc Gee Sr deceased sold & distributed under a
decree of the Smith County Court ( See minute Book K pages 141 to 144 FM Orange
Martha (her x mark) Orange
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…F.M. Orange
& his wife Martha Orange…
Witness my hand at office
this 21st day of April 1874
B.f.C. Smith clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Martha Orange wife of F.M. Orange…privately and
apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
this April 20th 1874 B.f.C.
Smith clk
Pg 314
State of Texas Lamar County}
Know all men by these presents that I Lucy A Simpson of Lamar County Texas do
hereby make, constitute and appoint John S. Gill of Smith County Tennessee my lawful
Attorney in fact, for me and in my name to collect, receive & recept for
any and all money that is or may be due me in said Smith County Tennessee and
especially all money that I may or am entitled to in the hands of John A. Jones
of said Smith County Tenn from the estate of James W. Simpson or of any other
person or persons and my said Attorney in fact is hereby fully authorized to do
any and every act or thing that I could or would do if present in person for
the collection of any said moneys and whatsoever he may do legally I hereby
ratify and confirm and make as binding upon me as if done by me in person. And
my said Attorney is further hereby authorized and empowered to settle up and
close all business pertaining to said estate for me and in my name and his acts
in so doing are hereby ratified and confirmed. In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand this 18th day of April 1873 Lucy A. Simpson
State of Texas Lamar County –
Before me G.W. DeWitt Commissioner of deeds…personally appeared Lucy A.
Simpson…and desired me to certify the same to Smith County Tennessee for
record.
Given under my hand and
official seal at Paris Texas on this the 18th
Pg 315
Day of April 1873 G.W. DeWitt, Commissioner of Deeds for
Tennessee in Texas
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I, B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid
certify that the foregoing Power of Attorney & probate thereof is a true
copy of the original now on file in my office.
Witness my hand at office
this May 1873 B.f.C. Smith clk
$1275.00/ Received of John A. Jones Administrator of
James W. Simpson Twelve hundred and Seventyfive dollars less two dollars &
seventy five cents retained to pay for recording this receipt and power of
Attorney the amount in his hands as such Administrator due me after winding up
said estate, as per his settlement with the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee
This May 5th
1873 Lucy A. Simpson By John L Gill her
Attorney in fact
Acknowledged before me May 5th
1873 B.f.C. Smith, Clk By F.M. Fisher,
D.C.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John S. Gill Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office
this May 5th 1873 B.f.C.
Smith clk
Pg 316
} I, Reason Roland &
Sarah Roland do hereby nominate & appoint John A. Jones my Attorney in fact
to demand and receive for us from one B.f.C. Smith Clerk of Smith County Court
or any other person having possession of or liable for the same, our
distributive share which has descended to me from the widow’s Dower Judah Baird
widow of Josiah Baird senior now deceased, late of the County of Smith and
State of Tennessee, and all necessary receipts, bonds and acquitances for us
and in my name to execute for and about the same. I do further empower my said
Attorney to sue for and recover the same or any part thereof whether the same
be real or personal estate and for that purpose to make and employ one or more
attorneys under him and to do all other acts and things necessary to accomplish
the objects of this Power at my expense & charge and I do hereby ratify
& confirm all the lawful actings and doings of my said Attorney in the
premises as fully as if I were present & doing the same myself. This 31st
day of January 1873 Reason S. Rowland
Sarah A. (her x mark) Rowland Attest
C.A. Bailiff Stephen Pledger
State of Tennessee DeKalb
County} To Stephen Pledger Esqr
You are hereby authorized
& empowered to take the examination of Sarah Rowland wife of Reason Roland
privately and apart from her husband, relative to her free execution of the
annexed Power of Attorney & the same so taken, to certify under your hand
and seal. Witness PG Magness Jr Clerk
of said Court at office in Smithville the 27th day of January
1873 PG Magness Jr clk
State of Tennessee DeKalb
County} Personally appeared…Sarah Rowland femmes Covert, separately and apart
from her husband Reason
Pg 317
Rowland the obligor,…
Witness my hand at office
this 31st day of January 1873
P.G. Magness clerk by Stephen Pledger Esquire
State of Tennessee DeKalb County}
Personally appeared…subscribing witnesses to the within Power of Attorney…are
acquainted with Reson S. Rowland…
Given under my hand &
official seal at office in Smithville March 18th 1873 P.G. Magness clk By B.M. Costriell D.C.
A true copy B.f.C. Smith clk
Josiah Baird et als vs Wm
Baird et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received May 5th
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid and
special commissioner in the above case Twentyfive dollars & fifty cents the
amt in full due Sarah Roland arriseing from the sale of the Dower tract of land
belonging to the estate of Josiah Baird Ser decd. Said Sarah Roland being a
grand daughter of said Decd. sold and distributed under the decree of the
County Court pronounced in the above cause.
Reason Roland Sarah A. Roland By
J.A. Jones Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J. A. Jones Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office May
5th 1873 BfC Smith clk
Pg 318
We John W. Busby and his wife
Matilda Busby citizens of the State of Texas and County of Upshur, do hereby
nominate constitute and appoint T.H. Armstead a citizen of Smith County
Tennessee, our Attorney in fact, to demand and receive for us from B.f.C. Smith
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County aforesaid and the Administrator or
any other persons having possession of or liable for the same a distributive
share, which has descended to us from one A.W. Stinson deceased late of Smith
County Tennessee and also from the estate of one Polly Stinson deceased late of
like residence arriseing from the sale of of both real & personal property
and all necessary receipts, bonds & acquitances for us and in our name to
execute for and about the same. We do further empower our said Attorney to sue
for and recover the same or any part thereof whether the same be real or
personal estate or proceeds arriseing from the sale thereof and for that
purpose to make and employ one or more Attorneys under him and to do all other
acts and things necessary to accomplish the objects of this power at our
expense & charge. And we do hereby ratify and confirm all of the lawful
actings and doings of our said Attorney in the premises as fully as if we were
present and doing the same ourselves. This 11th day of March A.D.
1878 John W. Busby Matilda Busby Test Lou Demick J. Hook
State of Texas Uphur County}
Personally appeared…John W. Busby & Matilda Busby… And Matilda Bush wife of
the said John W. Bush having appeared before me privately and apart from her
husband…
Pg 319
Witness James A. Derick Clerk
of said Court at office, this 11th day of March 1873 Jas A. Derick Clerk Dist. Court M/C/ Texas
State of Texas Upshur County}
I Z. Norton Judge of the District Court …do hereby certify that James A.
Derick…is and was at the date thereof clerk of the District Court of Upshur
County…all his official acts are entitled to full faith and credit…
In testimony whereof I have
set my hand & official seal this 20th day of March 1873 Z. Norton Judge of the 9th
Judicial Dist. State of Texas
State of Texas Upshur County}
I James A. Derick clerk of the District Court …do hereby certify that Z.
Norton…is and was at the date thereof presiding Judge of said Court…all his
official acts are entitled to full faith & credit…
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my Court at office this 26th
day of March 1873 Jas A Derick clerk of
the District Court of Upshur County State of Texas
A true copy Attest
B.f.C. Smith clk
Pg 320
T.H. Armstead “et als” vs
David Stinson “et als” } O Bill to sell Land
Received May 6th
1873 of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid and
commissioner in the above case Five Hundred & Thirtyone dollars & 75
cents in full of the distributive shares of John R Stinson, Susan E. Stinson
and Fannie Hazen children of Samuel Stinson deceased who was a son & heir
of A.W. Stinson deceased, being the ballance in full of their distributive
shares in the estate of said A.W. Stinson decd ariseing from the sale of the
real estate of said A.W. Stinson decd, sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court pronounced at the May term 1873. $531.75/
John R. Stinson Susan E.
Stinson Fanie Hazen Wile Hazen By T.H. Armistead Atty in fact
for
Acknowledged before me May 6th
1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…F.H. Armstead Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office May
6 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 321
T.H. Armstead et als vs David
Stinson et als } O Bill to sell Land
Received of BfC Smith Clerk
of the County Court of the County aforesaid and Commissioner in the above case
Seven Hundred & Thirtyone dollars & 75 cents in full of the
distributive share of Matilda Busby who was a daughter of A.W. Stinson decd being
the amount in full of her distributive share arriseing from the sale of the
real estate of said deceased, sold under a decree of the Smith County Court and
distributed under orders from said Court pronounced at the May term 1873. $731.75/
Matilda Busby John W. Busby by
T.H. Armistead atty in fact for
Acknowledged before me May 6th
1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…T.H. Armstead…
Witness my hand at office May
6 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 322
Received May 10th
1873 of Elam Russell Executor of John Russell Decd. Seventy Six dollars &
70 cts in full of our distributive Shares coming to us under the Will of Jno
Russell Decd as Bennett Russells interest & balance coming to us as willed
to the widow of said Jno Russell Decd,
R.S. (his x mark) Russell Wm
(his x mark) Russell Jno (his x mark)
Evans
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.A. Russell Wm Russell and John Evans…
Witness my hand at office May
10th 1873 B.f.C. Smith clk
Recd May 10th 1873
of Elam Russell Exr of Jno Russell decd Twenty five dollars & 8 cents in
full of my distributive share coming to me under the will of my father Jno
Russell decd. as Bennett Russells interest & balance coming to me as willed
to the widow of said Jno Russell Elam
(his x mark) Russell
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Elam Russell…
Witness my hand at office
this May 10th 1873 BfC Smith
clk
Recd May 22nd 1873
of B.f.C. Smith clerk Twenty four dollars & 60. less one dollar and 25
cents for recording this receipt, it being the amount going to me in full, that
was coming to me from my fathers estate and paid to said Clerk by the Executor
Elam Russell which comes to me under the will of Jno Russell Decd. See final
Settlement of Elam Russell Exr dated May 10th 1873. John J. (his x mark) Russell Attest Wm. B. Pickering
Acknowledged before me May 22nd
1873. J.M. Fisher D.C.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John J. Russell…
Witness my hand at office
this May 22nd 1873
Pg 323
T.H. Armstead & others
vs: David Stinson & others} O Bill to sell Land
Received, May 28th
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of said County &
Commissioner in the above case Seven Hundred & Thirty one dollars & 75
cents in full of the Distriubutive share of David Stinson who was a son &
heir of A.W. Stinson deceased said funds arriseing from the sale of the real
estate of said deceased & sold and distributed under the decree of Smith
County Court pronounced in the above case see minute Book “K” page 121 et seqr.
I being the owner of the above interest or share of said David Stinson as per
conveyance recorded on page 242.
$731.75/ T.H. Armistead assignee
Acknowledged before me May 28th
1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…T.H. Armstead Assignee…
Witness my hand at office May
28th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 324
T.H. Armstead “et als” vs:
David Stinson “et als”} O Bill to sell Land
Received, May 6th 1873,
of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner in
the above case Seven Hundred & Thirty one dollars & 75 cents less one
hundred & Seventeen dollars & ten cents heretofore received by John
Hallum and recepted for by me the said sum of Seven Hundred & thirtyone
dollars & 75 cents being in full of the distriubutive share of Frances
Hallum & John Hallum as distributees of the estate of A.W. Stinson decd
ariseing from the sale of the real estate of said deceased sold &
distributed under a decree of the Smith County Court pronounced at the May term
1873 Frances Hallum John Hallum By Thomas Fisher Atty in fact
Acknowledged before me by
Thos Fisher Attorney in fact May 6 1873
B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Thomas Fisher Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office May
6th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 325
T.H. Armstead “et als” vs
David Stinson “et als”} O Bill to sell Land
Received, May 16th
1873 of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case Seven Hundred & Thirty one dollars & 75
cents in full of the distributive share of Lockey Winfree who was a daughter
& heir of A.W. Stinson deceased said sum being the amount in the hands of
said clerk arrising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased sold
& distributed under a decree of the County Court see minute Book “K” page
122 & 123. $731.75/ Locky Winfrey A.W. Winfrey
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…A.W. Winfrey…also appeared before me Lockey Winfrey
wife of said A.W. Winfrey privately & apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office May
16 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 326
Estate Mary Stinson Decd
Received May 16th
1878 of A.W.Winfrey administrator of the estate of Mary Stinson decd One
Hundred & Twenty two dollar & 94 cents in full of my distributive share
of the estate of said Mary Stinson decd in the hands of her said Admr A.W.
Winfrey Locky Winfrey
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Lockey Winfrey wife of A.W. Winfrey…separately and
apart from her said husband
Witness my hand at office May
16th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 327
T.H. Armstead “et als” VS
David Stinson “et als”} O Bill to sell Land
Received May 16th
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County and
Commissioner in the above case, Seven Hundred & Thirtyone dollars & 75
cents in full of the distributive share of Mary Stinson deceased, who was a
daughter of A.W. Stinson Decd said sum being the amount in the hands of said Clerk
arrising from the sale of the real estate of said A.W. Stinson deceased sold
and by decree of Court distributed as per Minute Book “K” pages 122 & 123
A.W. Winfrey Admr of Mary
Stinson Deceased
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…A.W. Winfrey…
Witness my hand at office May
16 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 328
Know all men by these
presents that I John B Vaden of Clark County Arkansas do hereby nominate and
appoint Benjamin J. Vaden of Smith County Tennessee my attorney in fact to
demand and receive for me and in my name from E.W. Turner former clerk &
commissioner of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee & John P. Yelton
former clerk & successor to the said E.W. Turner of said Court in said
office or any other person having possession of or liable for the same, my
distributive share which is or may be due me out of the estate of Ludowick
Vaden deceased late of the County of Smith & State of Tennessee, arriseing
from the sale of the lands of said deceased, under decree of the said County
Court of Smith County Tennessee or otherwise: and all money that may be due me
under decrees of the said County Court of Smith County Tennessee or otherwise
and all money that may be due me as heir from said estate both real &
personal in the hands of any person or persons, and all necessary receipts
bonds & acquitances for me and in my name to execute for and about the
same. I do further empower my said attorney to sue for and recover the same or
any part thereof: and for that purpose to employ such counsel or aid as he may
need and to do all other things necessary to accomplish the objects of this
Power at my expense & charge. And I do hereby ratify and confirm all the
lawful acts & doings of my said attorney in the premises as fully as if I
were present and doing the same myself. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto
set my name. This 29th day of March A.D. 1873. John B. Vaden
State of Arkansas County of
Clark} John B. Vaden personally appeared…
Witness my hand & official
seal at office this 29th day of March A.D. 1873 L.B. Clark Clerk of
Pg 329
State of Arkansas Office of
Secretary of State} I, J.M. Johnson Secretary of State Arkansas, certify that
L.B. Clark…was at the time of signing the same the County Clerk…duly
commissioned & qualified…
In testimony whereof, I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at Little Rock this first
day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand, Eight Hundred 7 Seventy
three J.M. Johnson Secretary of State, Arkansas
A true copy. Attest BfC Smith
Clk at office May 27th 1873
BfC Smith clk
Pg 330
T.H. Armstead & others
VS: David Stinson & others} O Bill to sell Land
Received May 28th
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid and
Commissioner in the above case One Hundred & Eightytwo dollars & 93
cents in full of the distributive share of J.M. Armstead who was a Grandson and
heir of A.W. Stinson deceased and also received one hundred & Eightytwo
dollars & 93 cents in full of my distributive share in the estate of said
deceased, said fund being the distributive shares arriseing from the sale of
the real estate of said deceased, sold and distributed under a decree of Smith
County Court pronounced in the above case - see Minute Book “K” page 122. I
being the owner of the share of J.M. Armstead by deed of conveyance dated 10th
day of March 1867 and Registered in the Registers office of Smith County Book
“C.C.” page 141 T.H. Armistead $365.86/
Acknowledged before me May 28th
1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…T.H. Armstead…
Witness my hand at office May
28th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 331
B.J. Vaden Adm VS Jesse
Hughes et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received June 2nd
1873, of John P. Yelton former Clerk & Commissioner in the above case
Fourtyfour dollars & 21 cents in full of the distributive share of Jno. B.
Vaden out of the estate Luderich Vaden, deceased arising the sale of the real
estate of said deceased sold and distributed under the decree of this
Court John “B” Vaden by B.J. Vaden
Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John B Vaden Atty in fact…he executed the above for
the purposes therein contained. Witness
my hand at office June 2nd 1873
B.f.C. Smith Clk
John Russell Decd Estate
Received June 13th
1873 of B.f.C. Smith clerk Twenty four dollars & 60 cents, less one dollar
& 25 cents for this receipt, in full of all moneys coming to me from said
Clerk it being the amount paid said clerk by Elam Russell the Exr. Of John
Russell decd. See Settlement Elam Russell Exr of Jno Russell Decd. Dated May 10th
1873. Sallie (her x mark) Russell
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Sallie Russell…
Witness my hand at office May
10th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Received of B.f.C. Smith
clerk Sixteen dollars & 40 cts in full of all moneys coming to us, (which
was willed to our Father Thomas Russell, by his father, Jno Russell Decd, and
paid over to said Smith by the Executor Elam Russell) from said Smith Clerk
&C. less one dollar & 25 cents for recording this receipt. There being
Six heirs to our fathers estate we take one Sixth part each, of $24.60.This
June 13th 1873. W.A. (his x
mark) Evans Sarah T.(her x mark)
Russell Moriah (her x mark)
Russell L. Matilda (her x mark) Russell
Acknowledged before me June
13th 1873 J.M. Fisher D.C.
Smith County} B.f.C. Smith
Clerk of the County Court of said County the receiptors W.A. Evans Sarah T
Russell Matilda Russell & Moriah Russell and acknowledged that the executed
the within receipt for the purposes therein contained
Witness my hand at office
June 13th 1873 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Pg 332
B.J. Vaden Adm &C. VS
Jessee Hughes & others}
Received of B.J. Vaden thirty
eight dollars and fifty five cents, also of EW Turner former clerk and
commissioner of the Smith of the County Court of Smith Co.fourteen dollars and
eight cents in full of the amount due me from funds arising from the sale of
the lands Lodwick Vaden, decd, This June 14th 1873 John B Vaden by B.J. Vaden Attorney
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…in fact for John B Vaden …
Witness my hand at office
June 14th 1873 BfC Smith
Clerk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared before me B.F.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of
Said County, B.J. Vaden the within named Bargainor with whom I am personally
acquainted who acknowledged that he executed the foregoing receipt for the
purposes therein expressed. This June 14th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk By J.M. Fisher D.C.
Acknowledged before me June
14th 1873. BfC Smith Clk By
J.M. Fisher D.C.
Pg 333
Know all men by these
presents that I Walter P. Vaden of the County of Clerk and State of Arkansas,
do hereby nominate and appoint Benjamin J. Vaden of Smith County Tennessee my
Attorney in fact, to demand, receive for me and in my name from E.W. Turner
former Clerk and Commissioner of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and
John P. Yelton former Clerk and successor to the said E.W. Turner of said
court, in said office, or any other having possession of, or liable for the
same, my distributive Share which is, or may be due me out of the estate of
Lodwick Vaden, decd. late of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee,
arising from the sale of the lands of said deceased, under decrees of the said
County Court of Smith County Tennessee or otherwise – and all monies that may
be due me as heir from said estate, both real or personal in the hands of any
person or persons and all necessary receipts, bonds & acquitances for me
and in my name, to execute for and about the same. I do further empower my said
attorney to sue for and receive the same, or any part thereof, and for that
purpose, to employ such counsel or other aid as he may need, and to do all
other things necessary to accomplish the object of this power, at my expense
and charge, and I do hereby ratify and confirm all the lawful acts and doings
of my said Attorney in the premises as fully as if I were present and doing the
same myself. In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my name, This the 12th day of October, A.D. 1872 Walter P. Vaden Test. J.H. Davis Wm
H. Davis
State of Arkansas County of
Clark} Personally appeared…the within bargainor…
Pg 334
And acknowledged that he
executed the within instrument…Witness my hand and official Seal at office,
this 12th day of Octiber A.D. 1872
A.E. Habiobt Clk
State of Arkansas County of
Clark} I D.C. Casey Judge…do hereby certify that A.E. Habicbt…is and was at the
time of signing the same Clerk of the County Court of Clark County Arkansas…
Witness my hand, this 12th
day of October 1872 D.C. Casey, Judge
State of Arkansas County of
Clark} I A.E. Habicbt Clerk…do hereby certify that Walter P. Vaden*…is and was
at the time of signing the same presiding Judge of the County Court of Clark
County Arkansas…
Witness my hand and official
Seal, at office this 12th day of October 1872 A.E. Habicbt, Clk
A true Copy Attest BfC
Smith Clk By J.M. Fisher D.C.
*(transcriber’s note: this is
the way it is in the book – it is clearly wrong as the judge was D.C. Casey,
NOT Walter P. Vaden)
Pg 335
P.M. Lancaster Admr et als
VS: John F. Lancaster et als}
Received, March 20th
1874 of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of said County &
Commissioner in the above cause Nineteen dollars & 17 cents in full of my
distributive share of the estate Samuel Lancaster Decd arising from the sale of
the real estate of said deceased sold & distributed under decree of the
Smith County Court in the above case.
See decree Minute Book K page
304 SH Lancaster
Acknowledged before me March
20th 1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…S.H Lancaster…
Witness my hand at office
March 20th 1874 B.f.C. Smith
clk
Pg 336
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$124.30
Received of Joseph Marmon
Administrator of Richard Marmon decd. one hundred & twenty four dollars
& 30 cents less one dollar & 25 cents for Recording this receipt in
full of my distributive share in said estate, it being the one tenth of the personalty
as per final Settlement of said Admr. See record Co. Co. This June 28th 1873 Sarah J Marmon
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing bargainor…
Witness my hand at office
this June 28th 1873 B.f.C.
Smith clk By J.M. Fisher D.C.
Pg 339
Estate Peggy Beasley Dec.
Received July 7th
1873 of B.J. Vaden Administrator of the estate of Peggy Beasley Decd, Six
dollars & 25 cents in full of my distributive share out of the personal
estate of said deceased John Beasley
Ack July 7th
1873 BfC Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John Beasley…
Witness my hand at office
July 7th 1873 B.f.C. Smith
clk
Estate John Russell Decd.
Received July 9th
1873 of BfC Smith clerk &C of Smith County Court Four dollars & 10 cents
less one dollar & 25 cents for recording this receipt, in full of my share
of the money in his hands that was paid over to him by Elam Russell Exr &C
of John Russell decd. and going to my mother Rebecca Parkhurst from said
estate, my Mother Rebecca Parkhurst being a daughter of said John Russell decd,
and is now dead. My share being 1/6 of my mothers share which was $24.60
Lucinda (her x mark)
Piper Tapply (his x mark) Piper Test Mr. Starr
See Admr & Exr Settlement
Book SS Page 105.1
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receiptors…And Lucinda Piper wife of
said Tapley Piper…privately and apart from her husband…
Witness my hand at office
July 9th 1873 B.f.C. Smith
clk By J.M. Fisher D.C.
Pg 340
Recd July 14th
1873 of S.A. Armistead Admr. of the estate of Thomas Minton decd. Sixteen
dollars & 66 ½ cents. It being the amount coming to me from said Admr. By
my first wife Jane Vanderpool, formerly Jane Minton.
See Settlement Book “R” Page
412 John (his x mark)Vanderpool
State of Tennessee Smith
County} The foregoing receipt was duly signed and acknowledged before me July
14th 1873.
Witness my hand at office,
July 14th 1873 J.M. Fisher,
D.C.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John Vanderpool…
Witness my hand at office
July 14th 1873 B.f.C. Smith
clk
Pg 341
State of Texas County of
Dallas} Know all men by these presents
that I, Josiah Haley of the County of Dallas, State of Texas, have made,
constituted, and appointed, and by these presents do make constitute and
appoint F.M. Hanks of said County of Dallas and State of Texas, my true &
lawful attorney for me, and in my name, place, and stead, to demand, receive
and collect and receipt for any and all moneys due, or that may become due me,
from the estate of Josiah Baird of Smith County Tennessee, deceased, giving and
granting my Said Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and
every act, and thing whatever requisite and necessary to be done in and about
the premises, as fully to all intent and purposes, as I might or could do if
personally present, with full power of substitution or revocation: hereby
ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney or his substitute shall
lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
In witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal, (using a scroll for seal) this 5th
day of April One thousand Eight hundred and seventy three. Josiah Hailey (seal)
State of Texas County of
Dallas}On this 5th day of April One thousand Eight hundred and
Seventy three…appeared Josiah Haley…
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office this 5th
day of April A.D. 1873 Jno M. Laws clk D.C. D.C. Texas By R. Morgan Deputy
Pg 342
And I the said Josiah Haley do
solemnly swear and affirm that I am the son and one of the lawful heirs of John
Haley and Nancy Haley, and am therefore entitled to an interest in my Mothers
share of the Estate of the said Josiah Baird Deceased.
This April 5th
A.D. 1873. Josiah Hailey sworn and subscribed before me this 5th
day of April A.D. 1873. Jno M Laws clk
D.C. D.C. Texas By R Morgan Deputy
State of Texas County of
Dallas}I Hardin Hart Judge…certify that John M Laws, is clerk of the district
Court of Dallas County Texas…and that Richard Morgan…is and was at the time of
signing the same Deputy Clerk…
Witness my hand this 5th
day of March A.D. 1873. Hardin Hart, Judge 14th Dist of Texas
Pg 343
State of Texas County of Dallas} Know all men by these presents That
I F.M. Hanks of Dallas County Texas, by the authority vested in me by the
within Power of Attorney do hereby substitute and appoint James W. McHenry of
Carthage Tennessee as true and lawful attorney for Josiah Haley to collect,
receive, and receipt for any and all moneys or interests that may be due, or to
become due to the said Josiah Haley from the estate of Josiah Baird, deceased
of Smith Co Tennessee, and to receipt for the same in the name of the said
Haley giving and granting to my said attorney full power and authority to do
and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to
be done in and about the premises as fully to all intents and purposes as I or
the said Josiah Haley might or could do if personally present. Hereby ratifying
and confirming all that my said Attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done
by virtue hereof.
Witness my hand and seal
using scroll for seal. This the 11th day of April A.D. 1873. F.M. Hanks Atty in fact for Josiah
Haley The words Carthage Tennessee
interlined before signing
The State of Texas Dallas
County} Before me John M. Laws clerk…personally appeared F.M. Hanks…
Witness my official Signature
and the seal of the District Court of Dallas County at office in the City of
Dallas this 11th day of April 1873
John M Laws clk Dist Ct Dallas Co Texas By J.E. Coo---- Deputy
A true Copy Attest BfC Smith
clerk &C By J.M. Fisher D.C.
Pg 344
Josiah Baird vs Wm Baird et
als} Received of BfC Smith clerk & commissioner in the above cause Fourteen
dollars & 89 cents less two dollars & 50 cents for recording two Powers
of Attorneys, said sum being the one twelveth of the distributive share of my
Mother Nancy Haley, decd. arising from the sale of the real estate of her
father Josiah Baird Sr. decd. sold and distributed by decree of the Smith
County Court. 19th August 1873
Josiah Haley By James W. McHenry, Attorney &C
Acknowledged before me August
19th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James W. McHenry Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office Aug
19th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 345
T.H. Armstead vs David
Stinson & other} O. Bill to sell Land
Received July 28th
1873 of BfC Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner
in the above case, One Hundred & Eighty two dollars & 93 cents in full
of the distributive share of Judah Vanderpool who was a grand Daughter &
heir of A.W. Stinson deceased, said sum ariseing from the sale of the real
estate of said A.W. Stinson decd, said interest of said Judah Vanderpool &
her husband having been conveyed to me by deed dated September 7th
1870 & Registered in the register’s office of Smith County in Deed Book No1
page 454 & noted in note Book B page 171 on the 7th day
September 1871. Jno Hallum asine of
Judy & Carnel Vanderpool
Acknowledged before me
September 24th 1871 BfC Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
county} Personally appeared…John Hallum assignee of Judah and Carnel
Vanderpool…
Witness my hand at office 7th
September 1871 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 346
T.H. Armstead vs David
Stinson & others} O. Bill to sell Land
Received July 28th
1873 of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County and Commissioner
in the above case Five Hundred and Ninetyfive dollars & 75 cents in full of
ballance of the share of Mary Patterson who was a daughter & heir of A.W.
Stinson deceased said sum arrising from the sale of the real estate of said
deceased sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court
pronounced in the above cause. Jno
Hallum attorney in fact for Jno H Patterson & Mary J Patterson Power of Attorney recorded Admn Recpt Book B
443
Acknowledged before me July
28th 1873. B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John Hallum Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office
July 28th 1873 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Pg 347
J.W. Hughes Admr of L.D.
Grisham Decd VS Isaac Grisham et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received, July 29th
1873, B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County and Commissioner
in the above case, Four dollars & 71 cents in full of my distributive share
as an heir & son of Matilda Gregory who was a daughter & heir of L.D.
Grisham decd said fund arriseing from the sale of the real estate of said
deceased sold and distributed under the decree of the County Court M.B.J. page
629. Alexander J. Gregory
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Alexander J. Gregory…
Witness my hand at office
July 29th 1873 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Pg 348
F.M. Orange & Wife vs:
Jerre Coggin & others} See final decree
Received, July 30th
1873, of William B Whitley administrator of the estate Charles McGee Deceased
Two Hundred & twentyfive dollars (less the cost of recording this receipt
of one dollar & 25 cts.) that sum being the amount in full decreed to be
paid me by said Administrator by decree of the County Court of Smith County at
its June Term 1873 See minute Book K page 141.
George (his x mark) McGee
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Acknowledged before me to be his act & deed for the purposes
therein contained by George McGee with whom I am personally acquainted
Witness my hand at office
July 30th 1873 B.f.C. Smith
clk Smith County Court $225.00
Pg 349
F.M. Orange & Wife vs: Jerre Coggin & others} See final
decree
Received, July 30th
1873, of William B. Whitley Administrator of the estate of Charles McGee
deceased, Two Hundred and twentyfive dollars, (less the cost of recording this
receipt of one dollar & 25 cts) that sum being the amount in full, decreed
to be paid me by said administrator by the decree of the County Court of Smith
County at its June term 1873. See Minute Book “K” page 141. $225.00
Mary A Foster Joel T Foster
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Joel T. Foster and his wife Mary A. Foster…also
personally appeared before me Mary A. Foster wife of said Joel T. Foster
separately and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
this July 30 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 350
F.M. Orange & Wife vs:
Jerre Coggin & others} See final decree
Received, July 30th
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County and
Commissioner in the above case, Two Hundred dollars part of the amount decreed
to be paid me out of the funds arriseing from the sale of the land sold in the
above case and ordered to be paid me by decree of Smith County Court at it June
term 1873. Minute Book “K” page 143.
Mary A Foster Joel T Foster
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Joel T. Foster and wife Mary A. Foster…also
personally appeared before me Mary A. Foster, wife of the said Joel T. Foster
privately and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
July 30th 1873. B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Pg 351
F.M. Orange & Wife vs:
Jerre Coggin & others} See final decree
Received, July 30th
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of the County of Smith &
Commissioner in the above case Two Hundred dollars, part of the amount decreed
to be paid me out of the land funds arriseing from the sale of the land, sold
in the above case and ordered to be paid me by decree of Smith County Court at
its June term 1873. Minute Book “K” page 143.
George (his x mark) McGee
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…George McGee…
Witness my hand at office,
July 30th 1873 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Pg 352
I, Harriett Gregory, widow of
the late Joseph B. Gregory and daughter of the late William Cleaveland, who
died in Smith county, Tennessee many years ago, - I now residing in the County
of Lawrence in the State of Indiana – do hereby constitute and appoint Mr.
Calvin Beasley of the county of Smith and State of Tennessee my agent and
Attorney in fact to collect demand sue for receive & receipt for in my name
and for me any and all sums of money or property or effects due or owing to me
or held for me, or to which I may be or may become entitled to receive from any
person or officer in the county of Smith or State of Tennessee from any source
whatever and especially from David C. Sanders late Clerk of the County Court of
said County of Smith, Tennessee or his sureties, and from the Clerk &
Master of the Chancery Court of said County of Smith any and all sums to which
I may be entitled and especially any moneys or effects to which I may be
entitled as an heir and daughter of the said William Cleaveland, deceased, or
as his legatee or devisee or distributee or otherwise and to sign & execute
& deliver such receipts, acquitances refunding bonds and other writings
neccessary, lawful & proper in the premises.
I also authorize and empower him to employ counsel
where neccessary at my expense to carry out the objects of this authority or to
secure any of the funds &c.
I further authorize and empower my said Attorney in
fact to bargain and sell and convey for such consideration as he may think fair
and adequate any land or interest in lands I may own in said County of Smith
and especially my interest in the tract of land lying on Peytons Creek in said
County of Smith on which my father the said William Cleaveland resided at the
time of his death and to make the purchasers good and sufficient deeds of
conveyance therefore or the payment of the purchase money and generally to do
and perform any and all acts necessary & proper to carry out any of said
powers in as full a manner as if I was personally present & acting. I
hereby ratify any all his lawful acts in the premises
Pg 353
I also empower my said
Attorney to prosecute such suits as may be neccessary to recover any of my
lands in said County of Smith. I revoke all previous powers of Attorney
In testimony whereof I have
hereto set my hand & seal the 13th day of March A.D. 1872. Harriett (her x mark) Gregory
Attest A.A. Swope
Charles Swope
State of Tennessee Couinty of
Smith} Personally appeared…Mrs. Harriett Gregory…
Witness my hand at office the
13th day of March 1872 and my seal of office hereto affixed. B.f.C. Smith Clk
A true copy. Attest B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 354
Estate. R.A. Cockerhan Decd.
Received August 20th
1873 of Ira W. King former Administrator of the estate of R.A. Cockerhan Decd
Seven hundred & Eleven dollars & 69 cents in full of all the funds in
his hands belonging to said estate according to his final settlement made &
filed on the 18th August 1873 in the Clerks office of the County
Court of Smith County said sum being in notes & evidences of debt belonging
to said estate, which have come into his hands as said former administrator.
$711.69
P.C. Heflin Admr De ----- non
of R.A. Cockerhan Decd
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…P.C. Heflin…
Witness my hand at office
this August 20th 1873.
B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 355
W.J. Cleaveland vs J.B.
Gregory et als} Received, August 4th 1873, of E.W. Turner former
Clerk of Smith County Court & Commissioner, Twentyone dollars & 14 cents
in full of the distributive share of Harriett Gregory arriseing from the sale
of the lands in this cause sold & distributed by decree of the Smith County
Court – Minute Book K page 36. Harriet
Gregory By Calvin Beasley Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Calvin Beasley…
Witness my hand at office
August 4th 1873 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Pg 356
R.W. Knight Admr vs John
Highs Heirs } Received, Sept 6th 1873 of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the
County Court & Commissioner in the above case, Forty Eight dollars & 28
cents in full of my distributive share of the estate of John High dec arriseing
from the sale of the real estate of said deceased, sold & distributed under
the decree of the Smith County Court. Minute Book “J” page 564 to 568 Mitchell Perry
Acknowledged Sept 6th
1873
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Mitchell Perry…
Witness my hand at office
Sept 6th 1873 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
N.H. Cooksey et als vs Sis
Cooksey & others} Received, January 19th 1874, of B.f.C. Smith
Clerk of the Smith County Court and Commissioner in the above case Three
Hundred & Twenty Six dollars & 25 cents as part of the distributive
share of Sis Cooksey ariseing from the sale of the real estate of Benjamin
Cooksey deceased, said fund being a part of the funds collected on the
first land note & cash payment on the land sold & distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above case. DM Stonecipher Administrator of Sis Stonecipher formerly Sis
Cooksey
Acknowledged before me this
19th January 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…DM Stonecipher, Admr…
Witness my hand at office
January 19th 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 357
Heirs of M.A.E. McCall vs
John McCall} Received of B.f.C. Smith of Smith County ($107\33) One hundred and
Seven 33/100 dollars in full of the distributive share of the heirs of Thos. A.
McCall of the personal estate of M.A.E. McCall decd distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court Minute Book p T.M. Steger Admr
de bonis non of the Estate of T.A. McCall
*(receipt from Davidson
County, Tennessee on page)
State of Tennessee Davidson
County} Personally appeared…T.M. Steger…Admr de bonis non of T.A. McCall decd…
Witness my hand, at office,
this 15 day of August 1873 W.G. Ewins Clerk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} the above receipt & probate filed in my office this August 19th
1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 358
William Turner Admr &C vs
Jessee T. Hollis et als} Received, June 16th 1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk
& Commissioner of the Smith County Court in the above case Forty three
dollars & 93 cents in full of my distributive share of the estate of my
Grandfather Edward Turner Sr decd, arriseing from the sale of the real
estate of said deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above case. W.E.
Sykes Amanda V Sykes
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.E. Sykes & wife Amanda V. Sykes…And also
personally appeared before me Amanda V. Sykes wife of said W.E. Sykes privately
and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
this June 16th 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
A true copy – Attest B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 359
Know all men by these
presents: That I Martha J. Robinson of the County of Hardeman, State of
Tennessee, do by these presents make & constitute Benjamin J. Vaden of the
County of Smith, State of Tennessee, my Attorney in fact, for the purpose of
collecting and recepting for my interest in the estate of Lodwick Vaden: And
the said Benjamin J, Vaden is hereby authorized & empowered to do &
perform all acts necessary for the collection of said fund and to use my name
in that connection. And I hereby ratify and affirm all the lawful acts of the
said Benj. J. Vaden as fully as if the same were done by myself.
In testimony whereof I
hereunto set my hand and affix my seal on this 14th day of August
1873 Martha J. Robirtson Witness John R. Bynum R.P. Wilkinson
State of Tennessee Hardeman
County} Personally appeared…John R. Bynum and R.P. Wilkinson subscribing
witnesses…they are acquainted with Martha J. Robertson…
Given under my hand at office
in Bolivar this 15th day of August 1873 W.C. Dorian Clerk
A true copy Attest
BfC Smith clk Smith County Court
Pg 360
B.J. Vaden Admr vs: Jesse
Hughes “et als”} Received, August 28th 1873, of John P. Yelton
former Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner in the
above case Forty four dollars & 21 cents in full of all the funds in his
hands belonging to Martha J. Robinson a grand daughter of Loderick Vaden deceased,
said fund arrising from the sale of the real estate of said Loderick Vaden deceased,
Sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court. Martha J. Robinson By B.J. Vaden Attorney in
fact $44.21
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…B.J. Vaden Attorney in fact of Martha J. Robinson…
Witness my hand at office
August 28th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 361
B.J. Vaden Admr vs: Jessee
Hughes et als} Received, August 28th 1873, of B.J. Vaden Thirty
Eight dollars & 55 cents, in full of the distributive share of Martha J.
Robinson a grand daughter of Loderick Vaden deceased, arising from the
sale of the real estate of said deceased, being in full of all funds in
the hands of said B.J. Vaden said fund being distributed by the decree of Smith
County Court. Martha J. Robinson By
B.J. Vaden Attorney in fact $38.55
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.J. Vaden attorney in fact for Martha J. Robinson…
Witness my hand at office
August 28th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
B.J. Vaden Admr vs: Jesse
Hughes et als} Received, August 28th 1873, of E.W. Turner former
Clerk of the Smith County Court and Commissioner in the above case, Fourteen
dollars & 65 cts in full of all the funds remaining in his hands belonging
or decending to Martha J. Robinson, a Grand daughter of Loderick Vaden deceased,
said fund arriseing from the sale of the real estate of said deceased,
sold & distributed under the decree of Smith County Court Martha J. Robinson by B.J. Vaden Attorney in
fact $14.65
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.J. Vaden Attorney in fact of Martha J. Robinson…
Witness my hand at office
August 28th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 362
S.B. Chambers et als VS:
Hasey Carmon et als} O. Bill to sell Land,
Received, September 8th
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court and Commissioner in the
above case Two Hundred & Sixtyfive dollars & 14 cents the amount of my
distributive share of the estate of William Chambers and arriseing from the
first note given for the sale of said real estate and distributed under the
decree of said Court at the September Term of said Court 1873 S.B. Chambers $265.14
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…S.B. Chambers…
Witness my hand at office
September 8th 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 363
S.B. Chambers et als VS:
Hasey Carmon et als} O. Bill to sell Land
Received, September 8th
1873, of BfC Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the
above case, Two Hundred & Sixtyfive dollars & 14 cents as my
distributive share of the estate of William Chambers dec, said sum being the
amount due me from the first land note given for the sale of the real estate of
said deceased, sold & distributed under decree of said Court pronounced at
the September Term 1873 B.F.
Chambers $265.14
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.F. Chambers…
Witness my hand at office
September 8th 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 364
S.B. Chambers et als vs Hasey
Carmon et als} O Bill to sell Land.
Received, September 8th
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court and Commissioner in the
above case, Two Hundred & Sixtyfive dollars & 14 cents as my
distributive share of the real estate of William Chambers dec arrising from
the first note given for said land and sold & distributed under the decree
of Smith County Court at the September Term 1873. James L Alexander assignee of W.S. Chambers by John A Fite Atty $265.14
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John A. Fite Attorney for James L. Alexander…
Witness my hand at office
this September 8th 1873
B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 365
Estate of Lenard Matherson
Dec
Received September 8th
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of Smith County Court Thirty Six dollars & 16
cents less the cost of decree 50 cents Clerks report 75 cents and $1.25 for
recording this receipt being the amount ordered to be paid me by the decree of
the Smith County Court, see minute Book K page 129. T.T. Stovall Agent for H.B. Haney
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…T.T. Stovall as agent for H.B. Haynie…
Witness my hand at office
this Septr 9th 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 366
Joseph Marmon et als vs John
F Marmon et als} Received, September 8th 1873, of Joseph Marmon
Sixty dollars & 41 cents in full of the personal interest of Alexander
Marmon out of the estate of Richmond Marmon dec being the amount decreed
to him of said personal estate see decree, Minute Book K page 133. $60.40
B.f.C. Smith Clk
Estate Mary Stinson Decd}
Received, September 13th 1873, of A.W. Winfrey Admr of the estate of
Mary Stinson deceased, Thirty dollars & 68 cents in full of my distributive
share of the estate of said Mary Stinson deceased. CC Vanderpool Judah F (her x mark) Vanderpool
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…C.C. Vanderpool & wife Judah F. Vanderpool…also
personally appeared Judah F. Vanderpool wife of C.C. Vanderpool privately &
apart…
Witness my hand at office
September 13th 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 367
Estate John Russell decd}
Recd September 20th
1873 of B.f.C. Smith clerk &c of Smith County Court, Four dollars & 10
cents (less one dollar & 25 cents for recording this receipt) in full of my
Share of the money in his hands that was paid over to him by Elam Russell Executor
&C of John Russell decd and going to my mother Rebecca Parkhurst from said
estate, my mother Rebecca Parkhurst being a daughter of Said John Russell decd,
and is now dead, and my share being 1/6 of my mothers Share which was $24.60.
See Admr & Exr Settlement Book SS Page 105. Matilda (her x mark) Boston
Test Mr. Starr
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Matilda Boston…
Witness my hand, at office,
Sept 20th 1873. J.M. Fisher,
D.C.
Pg 368
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Pg 369
Joshua Wilson & Wife }
Willis Wilson & Wife }
D.A. Derickson &
Wife} Exparte
I.N. Payne & Wife }
W.C. Norris & Wife }
& Benmjamin T. Roe }
Received September 22nd
1873, of Bf.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of the County aforesaid &
commissioner in the above case One Hundred & thirteen dollars & 54
cents in full of our distributive share of the estate of John Roe decd,
arrising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court MB “J” page 539. $113.54
W.C. Norris Mary S Norris
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.C. Norris & Wife Mary S. Norris…and also
personally appeared before me Mary S. Norris wife of the said W.C. Norris
privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office
this September 22nd
1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 370
Joshua Wilson & Wife and
others} Exparte
Received September 22nd
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of the County of Smith and
Commissioner in the above case One Hundred & Thirteen dollars & 54 cents
in full of our distributive share in the estate of John Roe deceased, arrising
from the sale of the real estate of said deceased, sold and distributed under
the decree of the same Court See Minute Book “J” page 539. $113.54
Isaac N Payne Sally A Payne
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Isaac N. Payne and wife Sallie A. Payne…and also
personally appeared before me Sallie A. Payne wife of said Isaac N. Payne
privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office
September 22nd 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 371
Joshua Wilson & Wife
& others Exparte}
Received, September 22nd
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case One Hundred & thirteen dollars and 54 cents in
full of our distributive share of the estate of John Roe deceased, Sold and
distributed under the decree of said Court Said fund arrising from the sale of
the real estate of said Jno Roe deceased & distributed by decree as per
Minute Book J” page 539 $113.54 D.S. Derickson Nancy E Dirickson
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…D.S. Derickson and wife Nancy E. Derickson…and also
personally appeared before me Nancy E. Derickson wife of said D.S. Derickson,
privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
September 22nd 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 372
Joshua Wilson & Wife and
others} Exparte
Received, September 22nd
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case, One Hundred & thirteen dollars & 54
cents in full of our distributive share of the estate of Jno Roe deceased,
arrising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased, sold &
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court See Minute Book “J” page
539. $113.54 W.A. Wilson Harriett H.
Willso
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.A. Wilson & wife Harriet H. Wilson…And also
personally appeared before me Harriet H. Wilson, wife of said W.A. Wilson,
privately & apart…
Witness my hand at office
September 22nd 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 373
Joshua Wilson & Wife
& others} Exparte
Received, September 22nd
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court and Commissioner in the
above case, One Hundred & thirteen dollars & 54 cents in full of our
distributive share of the estate of John Roe decd, arrising from the sale of
the real estate of said deceased: Sold and distributed under the decree of said
Court in this case - See Minute Book J page 539. being the share of BT Roe
$113.54 W.C. Norris Joshua Wilson} assignees of B.T. Roe
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.C. Norris & Joshua Wilson…
Witness my hand at office
September 30th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 374
Joshua Wilson & Wife
Exparte} O Bill to Sell Land.
Received September 3rd
1873 of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case One Hundred & Thirteen dollars & 54
cents in full of my distributive share of the estate of John Roe deceased,
arriseing from the sale of the real estate of said deceased, I being a daughter
& heir of said deceased. Said land sold & distributed under the decree
of the Smith County Court minute Book “J” page 538. Amanda J Wilson Joshua
Wilson
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Recptors…And also personally appeared
before me Amanda J. Wilson wife of Joshua Wilson, privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office
this September 3rd 1873
B.f.C. Smith Clk By J.M. Fisher D.C.
A true copy Attest B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 375
We acknowledge ourselves
indebted to the State of Tennessee in the sum of Two Thousand & Seventy one
dollars to be void if Wm F. Allen and Evaline H. his wife, who have this day
received of Gabriel D. Beasley & Richard S. Duke Executors of Henry Beasley
Decd One Thousand & five Hundred & thirtyfive dollars & fifty cts
in full of their share of the real estate of Henry Beasley Dec should pay their
ratable part of any debt or debts that may be hereafter sued for, recovered or
otherwise duly made to appear. Given
under our hands & seals this the 17th day of July 1860 Wm F. Allen
Evaline H. Allen VH. Allen Attest
Isham L Duke Armstrong Belk
Received, of Gabriel D.
Beasley & Richard S. Duke Executors of Henry Beasley Decd One Thousand,
five hundred & thirtyfive dollars & 52 cts in full of our share of the
real estate of said Henry Beasley Dec, this the 17th day of July
1860 Wm F Allen Evaline H. Allen Attest Isham L. Duke Armstrong Belk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared before me D.W.C. Johnson an acting Justice of the
Peace…Wm F. Allen…Also personally appeared before me Evaline H. Allen…privately
and apart from her husband the said Wm F. Allen…
Witness my hand and seal this
17th day of July 1860 D.W.C.
Johnson J.P. for Smith County
Pg 376
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of said County certify that
the foregoing Bond, Receipt & certificate of Probate of D.W.C. Johnson J.P.
are true copies from the original.
Witness my hand at office
October 3rd 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Estate William Bryant Decd}
Received, October 3rd
1873, of Thomas J. Fisher as Administrator of the real estate of William Bryant
decd Nine dollars & 18 cents in full of all moneys due me from said
administrator from the personal estate of my father Wm Bryant decd Harrison (his x mark) Bryant
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Harrison Bryant
Witness my hand at office
October 3rd 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 377
John L Hickman Admr &C vs
Mellesa J. Hickman et als}
Received, October 21st
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case Seventyfive dollars amt cash payment on land
sold in this case to JL. Hickman which sale was rejected by the Court & the
said J.L. Hickman’s notes executed & cash paid was ordered by the Court at
the Octr term to be paid back to said Hickman
J.L. Hickman by WD Gold
Received, October 21st
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the
case of J.L. Hickman Adr &C VS Melissa J. Hickman et als, my two notes
executed on 4th day of October 1873 due in twelve & twentyfour
months for $337.16 each. Said notes were executed by said Hickman for Lot no 1
of the lands of the estate of Stephen Hickman Dec & said sale being
rejected by the Court at the October term 1873 & said notes ordered to be
delivered to said John L. Hickman. J.L.
Hickman
Acknowledged before me B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 378
James W. Hughes Admr of LD
Grisham VS Isaac Grisham et als}
Received, October 11th
1873, of BfC Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the
above case Four dollars & 71 cents in full of my distributive share of the
estate of LD Grisham dec according to decree of the Smith County Court Minute
Book “J” page 629 James H Gregory
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James H. Gregory…
Witness my hand at office
October 11th 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 379
John Y Atwood “et als” VS:
Sarah F Atwood et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received, October 23rd
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case Fifty two dollars & 60 cents as my
distributive share of the first installment of the land sold in the above case,
that amount being my distributive share out of the first land note executed for
land sold in this cause. $52.60 John Y
Atwood
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John Y. Atwood…
Witness my hand at office
this October 25th 1873
B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 380
John Y Atwood et als VS:
Sarah F Atwood et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received, October 23rd
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case Fifty two dollars & 60 cents in full of my
distributive share of the first installment of the purchase money for which the
land sold in this case being my distributive share of the first land note &
cash overpaid on day of sale.
$52.60 E.H. Atwood
Acknowledged before me October 23rd 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…E.H. Atwood…
Witness my hand at office Oct
23rd 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 381
John Y Atwood et als VS:
Sarah F. Atwood et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received, October 23rd
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case, Fifty two dollars & 60 cents in full of my
distributive share of the first installment of the land notes executed for the
land sold in the above case, being in full of the amount of my distributive
share of the first land note & cash paid on day of sale. Nacy J Atwood
Acknowledged before me
October 23rd 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Nancy J. Atwood…
Witness my hand at office Oct
23rd 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 382
John Y Atwood et als VS:
Sarah F Atwood et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received, October 23rd
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case, Fifty two dollars & 60 cents, in full of my
Distributive Share in the first installment of amount the land sold for in this
case, that amt being the distributive share in full of the first land note
& cash, going to Sarah F Atwood who has died since the commencement of this
case & since the sale of the lands sold by decree of the County Court in
this case. $52.60 B.F. Atwood admr of
Sarah Atwood
Acknowledged before me
October 23rd 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.F. Atwood Admr…
Witness my hand at office Oct
23rd 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 383
John Y Atwood et als VS:
Sarah F Atwood et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received, October 23rd
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of Smith County Court & Commissioner in the
above case, Fifty two dollars & 60 cents in full of the distributive share
Turner F Atwood in the first installment of the payment of the land sold in
this case, & also received Fifty two dollars & 60 cents in full of the
distributive of Newton M. Atwood in the first installment of the land fund and
also received Fifty two dollars & 60 cts in full of the distributive share
of Moses F. Atwood in the first installment of the lands sold in the above case
by decree of the Smith County Court, the said several sums being the
distributive shares respectively of my wards Turner F. Newton M. & Moses F.
Atwood minors in the first land note & cash paid on day of sale over &
above the cost in this case. $157.80
J.Y Atwood Guardian to Turner F Atwood Newton M Atwood & Moses F
Atwood
Acknowledged before me
October 23rd 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…JY. Atwood Guardian…
Witness my hand at office Oct
23rd 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 384
R.W. Knight Administrator
& others VS: The Heirs John Heirs Deceased & others}
Received, October 28th
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court & commissioner in the
above case, Forty Eight dollars & 28 cents in full of the distributive
share of Rebecca Sullivan out of the estate of John High deceased, arising from
the sale of the real estate of said deceased sold & distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above case. Rebecca H Sullivan
Acknowledged before me
October 28th 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Rebecca H Sullivan…
Witness my hand at office Oct
28th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 385
Josiah Baird et als VS: Wm
Baird et als} Received, November 1st 1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of
the County Court & Commissioner in the above case Twentyfive dollars the
amount of my fee or the fee of J.B. Moores in this case, decreed to be paid to
me by the County Court in this case at the October term 1872 and to be deducted
out of the interest of Jeremy Baird in the estate of Josiah Baird Dec. See
decree Minute Book “J” page 644 E.W.
Turner
Acknowledged before me
November 1 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…E.W. Turner…
Witness my hand at office Nov
1st 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 386
Martha Baird’s Estate}
Received of H.P. Dowell Admr
of Martha J. Baird Deceased, Sixtythree dollars & thirtyfive cents in full
of my Distributive share in the personal estate of Martha J Baird Dec in the
hands of said Admr on final settlement. This November 3rd 1873. E.A. James
Witness B.A. James W.W. Patterson
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.A. James and W.W. Patterson Subscribing
Witnesses…depose they are acquainted with the Receptor E.A. James & that
she acknowledged the execution…
Witness my hand at office
this Nov 3rd 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Received of H.P. Dowell Admr
of Martha J. Baird Decd, Sixtythree dollars & thirtyfive cents in full of
my distributive share in the personal estate of Martha J Baird Deceased, in the
hands of said Admr on final settlement this October 31st 1873. N.T. Simpson Witness B.A. James W.W. Patterson
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.A. James & W.W. Patterson subscribing
witnesses…depose they are acquainted with the Receiptor N.T. Simpson and that
she acknowledged the execution …
Witness my hand at office
this Nov 3rd 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg387
Martha J Baird’s Estate}
Received of H.P. Dowell Admr
Martha J. Baird deceased, Sixtythree dollars & thirtyfive cents in full of
my Distributive share in the personal estate of Martha J Baird deceased in the
hands of said Admr on final settlement, this Oct 31st 1873. M.C. Nolen
Witness B.A. James W.W. Patterson
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.A. James & W.W. Patterson subscribing
witnesses…depose they are acquainted with the bargainor or Reciptor M.C. Nolen
and that she acknowledged the execution…
Witness my hand at office
this November 3rd 1873
B.f.C. Smith Clk
Received of H.P. Dowell Admr
of Martha J. Baird Deceased, Sixtythree dollars & thirtyfive cents in full
of my distributive share in the personal estate of Martha J. Baird Deceased, in
the hands of said Admr on final settlement, this Oct 31st 1873. E.J. Patterson Witness B.A. James W.W. Patterson
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.A. James & W.W. Patterson subscribing
witnesses…depose they are acquainted with the Receptor E.J. Patterson and that
she acknowledged the execution…
Witness my hand at office Nov
3rd 1873. B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 388
Know all men by these
presents that We, Benjamin Payne and Rebecca Payne, Sangamon County Illinois
have made, constituted and appointed and by these presents, do make constitute
& appoint B.S. Fry of Smith County Tennessee, our true and lawful attorney
in fact, for us and in our name, place and stead, to collect and receive from
any person having possession or control of the same and receipt therefore, our
interest both real & personal in the estate of Henry Fry Decd late of said
County of Smith and State of Tennessee, giving & granting unto our said
Attorney, full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and
thing, whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises
as fully as to all intents & purposes as we might or could do if personally
present; with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby ratifying &
confirming all that our said Attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do or
cause to be done by virtue hereof. In
testimony whereof, we have hereunto set our hands & seals this the 29th
day of October 1873 Rebecca Payne Benjamin Payne Sealed & Delivered in our presents L.H. Tichnor Charles
Arnold
State of Illinois Sangammon
County} Personally appeared before Clerk of the County Court…Benjamin Payne
& wife Rebecca Payne…And also personally appeared before me Rebecca Payne
wife of the said Benjamin Payne privately and apart from her said husband…
Pg 389
Witness my hand and official
seal at office in Springfield Sangamon County Illinois, on the 29th
day of October 1873 N.W. Matheny Clerk
County Court Sangamon County Illinois
State of Illinois Sangammon
County} I A.N.J. Crook Chairman & presiding Justice of the probate
Court…Certify that N.W. Matheny…is and was at the date thereof the legally
elected and qualified Clerk of the County Court…
Witness my hand and seal at
office in Springfield Sangamon County Illinois, on this 2?th of
October A.D. 1873 A.N.J. Crook Judge
State of Illinois Sangammon
County} I Noah W. Matheny Clerk of the County Court…certify that A.N.J. Crook…is
and was at the date thereof the legally elected commissioned and qualified
Judge and presiding Justice of the County Court…
Witness my hand and official
seal at office in Springfield Sangamon County Illinois on this 29th
day of October AD 1873 N.W. Matheny
clerk of Sangamon County Court Illinois
A true copy attest B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 390
David Fry et als VS Lenard
Fry et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received, November 11th
1873, of BfC Smith Clerk of the County Court of the County of Smith &
Commissioner in the above case One Hundred & five dollars & fifty cents
in full of the distributive share of Rebecca Payne a daughter &n heir of
Henry Fry dec, arising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased, sold
& distributed under the decree of Smith County Court in the above
case. Rebecca Payne Benjamin Payne By B.S. Fry Attorney in fact
Attest WR (his x mark) Coskey
J.M. Fisher
Acknowledged before me
November 11th 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…BS Fry Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office Nov
11th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 391
Estate of Henry Fry Dec
Received, November 11th
1873, of B.S. Fry Administrator of the estate of Henry Fry deceased Nineteen
dollars & sixtyfive cents, less one dollar & 25 cts to pay for
recording this receipt: the said sum of $19.65 being the distributive share of
B. Payne & Wife out of the personal estate of said Deceased according to
final settlement of said estate made by the administrator & approved by the
County Court of Smith County Tennessee
B. Payne Rebecca Payne By B.S. Fry Attorney in fact
Acknowledged before me Nov.
11th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.S. Fry Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office Nov
11th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 392
Thomas McClanahans Estate
Recd November 11th
1873 of B.f.C. Smith clerk of Smith County Court Twenty dollars my fee as
Counsel to the Admr Joe E. Foust of the estate of Thos McClanahan Decd ordered to
be paid out of the funds in the hands of said Clerk turned over by said Admr on
his final settlement of said estate ordered by the Court at the November Term
1873 J.B. Luster Atty By J.M. Fisher
Atty
Acknowledged before me
November 11th 1873 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.M. Fisher Atty…
Witness my hand at office Nov
11th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 393
Estate John S. Roberts Dec
Settlement of John H Newbill
& Thomas Nixon, of all the matters of the estate of John S. Roberts
deceased, made this April 28th 1874.
John H. Newbill has paid to
said Nixon the entire amount of his land notes executed for the lands of the
estate of J.S. Roberts Sr deceased & his wife Safuda Anes Roberts sold in
County Court in the case of Julia Roberets Exparte and also the amount due from
said Newbill as Guardian of Martha E. Nixon & John S. Roberts and the said
Nixon has paid and settled with the said Newbill the amount of his note
executed to said Newbill for the purchase of the said Roberts lands, and the
said Nixon has paid according to the decrees of the County & Chancery Court
to Martha E. Nixon her share of said estate taking her receipt in the C. &
M.’S office in chancery Court for said interest in the said land fund and also
the amount due her from J.H. Newbill as her guardian said Newbill having
settled & paid the same to said. The entire estate of J.S. Roberts &
the amount due from Newbill as guardian is hereby settled and the whole estate
& guardianship settled & the said Nixon has assumed the payment to John
S. Roberts Jr of all the amount due him. This April 28th 1874 Thomas Nixon John H Newbill
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John H. Newbill & Thomas Nixon…
Witness my hand at office
this April 28th 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 394
N.H. Cooksey et als VS: Sis
Cooksey et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received, November 17th
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk & Commissioner of the Smith County Court Three
Hundred & Fifty Seven dollars & 69 cents in full of my Distributive
share out of the amount of the first land note and cash, said fund ariseing
from the sale of the real estate of Benjamin Cooksey deceased sold &
distributed by decree of the Smith County Court in the above case. NH Cooksey
$357.69
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…N.H. Cooksey…
Witness my hand at office
November 17th 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 395
N.H. Cooksey et als VS: Sis
Cooksey et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received, November 17th
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case Three Hundred & Fifty Seven dollars & 69
cents in full of my distributive share out of the first land note and remainder
of cash, said fund arrising from the sale of the real estate of Benjamin
Cooksey dec sold & distributed under the decrees of the Smith County County
in the above case. JG Cooksey $357.69
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.G. Cooksey…
Witness my hand at office
November 17th 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 396
N.H. Cooksey et als vs: Sis
Cooksey et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received, November 17th
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case, Three Hundred & fifty Seven dollars &
69 cents, in full of my distributive share out of the first note executed for
land & of the cash said fund ariseing from the sale of the real estate of
Benjamin Cooksey Deceased, said land sold & distributed under the decrees
of the County Court in the above case.
Ewing Cooksey $357.69
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Ewing Cooksey…
Witness my hand at office
this November 17th 1873
B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 397
N.H. Cooksey et als VS: Sis
Cooksey et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received November 17th
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the
above case, Three Hundred & fifty seven dollars & 69 cents in full of
my distributive share of the first land note & cash, ariseing from the sale
of the real estate of Benjamin Cooksey Deceased, sold & distributed under
the decree of the Smith County Court in the above case. W.W. Cooksey $357.69
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.W. Cooksey…
Witness my hand at office
this November 17th 1873
B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 398
N.H. Cooksey et als vs: Sis
Cooksey et als} O. Bill to sell Land
Received, November 17th
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County and
Commissioner in the above case, Three Hundred & fifty seven dollars &
69 cents in full of the distributive share of Baker Cooksey out of the first
land note & cash, arrising from the sale of the real estate of Benjamin
Cooksey Deceased, sold & distributed under the decrees of the Smith County
Court pronounced in the above case. EW
Cooksey Guardian of Baker Cooksey $357.69
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…E.W. Cooksey guardian of Baker Cooksey…
Witness my hand at office
this November 17th 1873
B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 399
The State of Texas County of
Hopkins}
Know all men by these presents;
thatI Loderick J. Vaden of the County of Hopkins, in the State of Texas,
reposing full confidence in the capacity and integrity of William W. Vaden of
Smith County in the State of Tennessee, have this day made, nominated,
constituted and appointed and do by these presents make, nominate, constitute
and appoint the said William W. Vaden, my true & lawful attorney in fact,
for me and in my name and stead, to demand, receive and receipt for any and all
sums or sum of money due or which may be due and comeing to me from the estate
of my Grandfather Loderick Vaden Sr deceased, late of said Smith County, in the
state of Tennessee; to institute suit for the same and carry on the same to
Judgement, to receive and receipt and make all proper acquitances for any and
all monies thus collected and to do and perform in my name and stead any
further act or acts that he may deem necessary to the collection of the said
monies.
And I, the said Loderick J.
Vaden do hereby acknowledge, ratify and confirm all the acts done or which may
be done in the premises by the said William W. Vaden as my Attorney in fact as
though done by myself in person.
Witness my hand and seal
useing scroll for seal this Eighteenth day of October A.D. 1873 Loderick J. Vaden
The State of Texas County of
Hopkins} …personally appeared Loderick J. Vaden…
In testimony whereof I
hereunto set my hand and official seal this Oct 18th 1873 J.W. Ashcroft Dist Clerk
Pg 400
The State of Texas County of
Hopkins} I, W.H. Andrews Judge of the Eleventh Judicial District of the State
of Texas…certify that J.M. Ashcroft…is the Clerk of the District Court of said
County…and that the foregoing certificate of acknowledgement is in due legal
form.
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and caused this certificate to be attached by the Clerk of
the District Court of said Hopkins County under the seal of said Court at
Sulpher Springs this 18th day of October A.D. 1873 W.H. Andrews Judge
Attest J.M. Ashcroft
Clerk D.C.H.C.T.
State of Tennessee Smith County}
I, B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of said County hereby certify that
the foregoing Power of Attorney & certificates are corredt copies of the
original paper now on file in my office
Witness B.f.C. Smith Clerk at
office this November 27th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 401
Know all men by these
presents that I Rebecca Z ROWLAND of Clark County Arkansas, do hereby nominate
and appoint Benjamin J. VADEN of Smith County Tenn my attorney in fact to
demand and receive for me and in my name from EW Turner former clerk and
commissioner of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and John P. Yelton
former clerk and successor to the said EW Turner of said court, in said office,
or any other person having possession of or liable for the same, my distributive
share which is or may be due me out of the estate of Lodwick Vaden decd late of
the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, arising from the sale of the lands
of the said decd under decrees of the said County Court of Smith County
Tennessee or otherwise: and all money that may be due me as heir from said
estate, both real & personal in the hands of any person or persons and all
necessary receipts, bonds and acquitances for me and in my name to execute for
and about the same.
I do further empower my said Attorney to sue for and
receive the same, or any part thereof and for that purpose to employ such
counsel or other aid as he may need, and to do all other things necessary to
accomplish the objects of this power, at my charge and expense: and I do hereby
ratify and confirm all the lawful acts and doings of my said attorney in the
premises as fully as if I were present and doing the same myself.
In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand, this
20th day of September A.D. 1873
Rebecca Z Rowland Test W.M.
Vaden W.P. Vaden
State of Arkansas Clark
County} Personally appeared…the within named bargainor…
Pg 402
Witness my hand and official
seal at office this 22 day of Sept A.D. 1873
Ludlow B Clark Clk
State of Arkansas Clark County}I
DJ Dolbear President of the Board of Supervisors of Clark County Arkansas, now
the county court, do hereby certify that Ludlow B Clark…is and was at the time
of signing the same clerk of Clark County Arkansas…
Witness my hand, this 22nd
day of Sept A.D. 1873: DJ Dolbear Pres.t Board Supervisors
State of Arkansas Clark
County}I Ludlow B Clark of the Court of Clark County Arkansas, do hereby
certify that DJ Dolbear… is and was at the time of signing the same President
of the Board of Supervisors Court of of Clark County Arkansas…
Witness my hand and official
seal, at office this 22 day of Sept AD 1873.
Ludlow B Clark Clerk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I BfC Smith clerk of the County Court of said County hereby certify
that the foregoing power of Attorney and certificates are correct copies of the
original on file in my office Witness my hand &c. Dec 10th
1873 BfC Smith Clk By JM Fisher DC
Pg 403
Know all men by these
presents that we W.W. Davis & Fannie M. Davis of Clark County, Arkansas, do
hereby nominate and appoint Benjamin J. Vaden of Smith County Tennessee our
attorney in fact to demand, receive for us and in our names, from EW Turner
former clerk & commissioner of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, and John P. Yelton former clerk and
successor to the said EW Turner of said Court in said office and William Young,
Executor of the estate of Judd Strother, late of the County of Smith and State
of Tennessee, or any other person having possession of or liable for the same,
our distributive share which is or may be due us out of the estate of Lodwick
Vaden and Judd Strother, deceased, late of Smith County Tennessee arising from
the sale of lands of said deceased under decrees of the said county court of
Smith County Tennessee, or otherwise: And all money that may be due us as heir
from said estates, both real and personal in hands of any person or persons and
all necessary receipts bonds and acquitances for us and in our names to execute
for and about the same. We do further empower our said attorney to sue for and
receive the same or any part thereof and for the purpose to employ such counsel
or other aid as he may need, and to do all other things necessary to accomplish
the objects of this power at our expense and charge. And we do hereby ratify
and confirm all the lawful acts and doings of our said attorney in the premises
as fully as if we were present and doing the same ourselves. In testimony
whereof we have hereunto set our names this the 1st day of September
AD 1873 WW Davis Fannie M. Davis Test Harriet J. Vaden
William J. Smith
State of Arkansas Clark
County} Personally appeared…the within named bargainors…and Fannie M Davis wife
of said W.W. Davis having appeared before me privately and apart from her
husband…
Witness my hand and official
seal at office this 9th day of Oct 1873 Ludlow B Clark
Pg 404
State of Arkansas Clark
County}I DJ Dolbear President of the Board Supervisors Court of the County and
State aforesaid do hereby certify that …is and was at the time of signing the same
clerk of the County Court of Clark County Arkansas…
Witness my hand this 9th
day of Oct. DJ Dolbear President of Board Supervisors Clark Co Ark.
State of Arkansas Clark
County}I Ludlow B Clarke Clerk of the County Court of Clark County Arkansas, do
hereby certify that … is
& was at the time of signing the same presiding Judge of the County Court
of Clark County Arkansas…
Witness my hand and official
seal at office This 9th day of Oct 1873. Ludlow B. Clark Clk
Pg 405
Know all men by these
presents that we Walter P. Vaden and Harriet S. Vaden of Clark County Arkansas,
do hereby nominate and appoint Benjamin J. Vaden of Smith County Tennessee our
attorney in fact to demand and receive for us and in our names from E.W. Turner
former Clerk and commissioner of the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee and John P. Yelton former
Clerk and successor to the said EW Turner, of said Court, in said office, and
also from William Young Executor of the estate of Judd Strother decd, or any
other persons having possession of, or liable for the same, our distributive
shares which is or may be due us out of the Estate of Lodwick Vaden, decd, and
Judd Strother decd, late of the County
of Smith and State of Tennessee, arising from the sales of the lands of the
said decd, under decrees of the said County Court of Smith County Tennessee, or
otherwise: and all money that may be due us as heirs from said Estates, both
real and personal, in the hands of any person or persons, and all necessary
receipts, bonds and acquitances for us and in our names to execute for and
about the same.: We do further empower our said Attorney to sue for and receive
the same or any part thereof and for that purpose to employ such counsel or other
aid as he may need and to do all other things necessary to accomplish the
objects of this power at our expense and charge, and we do hereby ratify and
confirm all the lawful acts and doings of our said Attorney in the premises as
fully as if we were present and doing the same ourselves. In testimony whereof
we have hereto set our names, this 20th day of September A.D.
1873. W.P. Vaden Harriet S. Vaden Test W.M. Vaden Rebecca
Z. Rowland
State of Arkansas County of
Clark} Personally appeared…the within named bargainors…and Harriet S. Vaden
wife of said W.P. Vaden having appeared before me privately and apart from her
said husband…
Witness my hand and official
Seal at office this 22 day of September A.D. 1873. Ludlow B. Clark Clerk
Pg 406
State of Arkansas County of
Clark}I DJ Dolbear President of the Board of Supervisors of the County and
state aforesaid [Now the County Court] do hereby certify that LB Clark,…is and
was at the time of signing the same Clerk of Clark County, Arkansas,…
Witness my hand this 22nd
day of September 1873. DJ Dalbear President Board Supervisors
State of Arkansas Clark
County}I Ludlow B Clark clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Clark County, do
hereby certify that DJ Dolbear… is and was at the time of Signing the same,
President of the Board of Supervisors of Clark County, Arkansas,…
Witness my hand and official
seal at office this 22 day of Sept A.D. 1873.
Ludlow B. Clark,Clk
Pg 407
BJ Vaden &c vs: Jessee
Hughes & others}
Received, November 27th
1873 of E.W. Turner former clerk & Commissioner of the Smith County Court
Fourteen dollars & 65 cents in full of the distributive share L.I. Vaden
who is an heir of Loderick Vaden decd arising from the sale of the real estate
of said decd said sum being the amount in full remaining in his hands as former
clerk &c $14.65 L.I. Vaden By W.W.
Vaden Atty in fact
Acknowledged before me November 27th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.W. Vaden Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office Nov
27th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
BJ Vaden Admr &c vs
Jessee Hughes et als}
Received of John P. Yelton
former clerk & commissioner of the Smith County Court & successor to
E.W. Turner Forty four dollars & 21 cents in full of the distributive share
of L.I. Vaden one of the distributees of Loderick Vaden decd said fund ariseing
from the sale of the real estate of said Deceased, that sum being the amount in
full remaining in his hand due said L.I. Vaden. $44.21 Nov 27 1873 L.I. Vaden By W.W. Vaden Atty in fact
Acknowledged before me Novem
27 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.W. Vaden Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office Nov
27th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 408
B.J. Vaden Admr &c vs
Jesse Hughes et all}
Received of B.J. Vaden Thirty
eight dollars & 53 cents in full of all fund in his hands due L.I. Vaden
one of the distributees of Loderick Vaden decd said fund arriseing from the
sale of the real estate of said Loderick Vaden Decd. This Nov 27th
1873. L.I. Vaden By W.W. Vaden Atty in
fact
Acknowledged before me Nov 27th
1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.W. Vaden Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office Nov
27th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 409
R.W. Knight Admr VS The heirs
of John High decd}
Received, December 1st
1873, of BfC Smith clerk of the County Court of Smith County and Commissioner
in the above case Forty eight dollars & 28 cents, less the amount of Three
dollars & 60 cent my ratable part of the fee of John B. Luster Attorney in
this case the same having been paid him by the Clerk of the Court, that amount
being my distributive share in the estate of John High Decd. Distributed under
a decree of the Smith County Court.
Sallie M Beasley G.D. Beasley
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receptors…
Witness my hand and seal at
office Decr 1 1873 BfC Smith Clk
Pg 410
R.W. Knight Admr & others
vs The heirs of John High}
Received, February 7th
1881, of BfC Smith former Clerk & Commissioner of the Smith County Court
Forty Eight dollars & 28 cents less $3.60 paid to JB Luster pro rate of his
fee & $1.25 for recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of
Winston Perry in the estate of John High deceased, said sum paid to Mitchell
Perry assignee & purchaser of the amount of said interest as shown by Book
B.B. page 24 in the Registers office of Smith County, Tennessee Feb 10
1881 Mitchel Perry By ??? Hale Mitchel Perry
Pg 411
BJ Vaden admr vs: Jesse
Hughes et als}
Received, of E.W. Turner
former Clerk & commissioner in the above case Fourteen dollars & 65
cents in full of all moneys in his hands due me from the estate of Loderick
Vaden deceased, arrising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased,
sold & distributed under the decree of this County Court. $14.65 WP Vaden Haret S. Vaden by BJ Vaden attorney
in fact
Acknowledged before me B.f.C.
Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…BJ Vaden Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office December
8th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
BJ Vaden admr vs: Jessee
Hughes et als}
Received, December 8th
1873, of E.W. Turner former Clerk & commissioner in the above case,
Fourteen dollars & 65 cents in full of my distributive share in his hands
comeing to me from the estate of Loderick Vaden deceased arriseing from
the sale of the real estate of said deceased, sold & distributed
under the decree of the County Court. $14.65
Rebecca Z Rowland by BJ Vaden attorney in fact
Acknowledged before me B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…BJ Vaden Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office Dec
8th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 412
B.J. Vaden admr vs: Jesse
Hughes et als}
Received of E.W. Turner
former clerk & Commissioner in the above case, Fourteen dollars & 65
cents in full of all moneys in his hands due me from the estate of Loderick
Vaden deceased, arrising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased,
sold & distributed under the decree of said County Court. $14.65 December 8th 1873. WW Davis Faney
M Davis by B.J. Vaden attorney in fact
Acknowledged before me B.f.C.
Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…BJ Vaden Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office Dec
8th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
BJ Vaden admr vs Jessee
Hughes et als}
Received December 8th
1873, of John P. Yelton former clerk & commissioner in the above case
Fortyfour dollars & 21 cents in full of all moneys in his hands due me from
the estate of Loderick Vaden deceased, arrising from the sale of the real
estate of said Deceased, sold & distributed under the decree of the
County Court in the above case. $44.21 WP Vaden Haritt S Vaden by BJ Vaden attorney in fact
Acknowledged before me B.f.C.
Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…BJ Vaden Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office Dec
8th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 413
B.J. Vaden admr vs: Jessee
Hughes et als}
Received, December 8th
1873, of John P. Yelton former Clerk and commissioner in the above case,
Fortyfour dollars & 21 cents in full of all money in his hands due me from
the estate of Loderick Vaden deceased, arriseing from the sale of the
real estate of said deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above case. $44.21 Rebeca Z Rowland by BJ Vaden
attorney in fact
Acknowledged before me Decr 8th
1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…BJ Vaden Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office Dec
8th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
B.J. Vaden admr vs: Jesse
Hughes et als}
Received, December 8th
1873, of John P. Yelton former Clerk & Commissioner in the above case,
Fortyfour dollars & 21 cents in full of all moneys in his hands due me from
the estate of Loderick Vaden deceased, arrising from the sale of the
real estate of said deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of
the County Court. $44.21 WW Davis Fanney M Davis by BJ Vaden attorney in fact
Acknowledged before me Decr 8th
1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…BJ Vaden Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office
December 8th 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 414
BJ Vaden admr vs: Jessee
Hughes et als}
Received, December 8th
1873, of B.J. Vaden admr of the estate of Loderick Vaden deceased,
Thirty eight dollars & 55 cents in full of all moneys in his hands comeing
to me from the estate of said deceased, arriseing from the sale of the
real estate of said deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court. $38.55 W.W. Vaden Haritt S. Vaden by B.J. Vaden attorney
in fact
Acknowledged before me Decr 8th
1873. B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…BJ Vaden Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office
December 8th 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
BJ Vaden admr vs Jessee
Hughes et als}
Received, December 8th
1873, of B.J. Vaden admr of the estate of Loderick Vaden deceased,
Thirty Eight dollars & 55 cents in full of all moneys due me from the
estate of said Deceased in his hands, arriseing from the sale of the
real estate of said deceased sold & distributed under the decree of
Smith County Court. $38.55 Rebeca Z Rowland by B.J. Vaden attorney in
fact
Acknowledged before me Decr 8th
1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…BJ Vaden Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office Dec
8th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 415
B.J. Vaden admr vs: Jessee
Hughes et als}
Received, December 8th
1873, of B.J. Vaden admr of Loderick Vaden deceased, Thirty Eight
dollars & 55 cents in full of all moneys in his hands due me from the
estate of Loderick Vaden deceased, arriseing from the sale of the real
estate of said deceased, sold & distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court. $38.55 W.W. Davis Fanney M Davis by B.J. Vaden
attorney in fact
Acknowledged before me Decr 8th
1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…BJ Vaden Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office Dec
8th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 416
Estate of Elizabeth &
W.B. Denton Decd
Received of Calvin Pope
Administrator of Elizabeth & W.B. Denton Decd Thirty two dollars in full of
all moneys due me as the guardian of Martha A Wilson J.C. & T.D. &
Amanda E Denton minor children of said W.B. Denton Decd being their
distributive share of the personal & real estate in the hands of said
Calvin Pope. HB Wilson Guardian of MH Wilson AE Denton
TD Denton JC Denton
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…H.B. Wilson…
Witness my hand at office
this June 22nd 1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 417
Know all men by these presents
that we Anderson Blevins and Darthula Blevins late Darthula Paty now of the
County of Pope and State of Illinois do hereby make, nominate appoint and
constitute Mr. Elijah Boze of Smith County Tennessee our Lawful attorney for us
and in our names place and stead to ask demand and receive and receipt for any
and all money in the hands of John Gibbs of Carthage, Tennessee, Guardian of
Darthula Paty now Darthula Blevins and wife of Anderson Blevins and we do
hereby authorize our said Attorney to sign our names to any and all papers that
may be necessary for the collection of whatever money may be in the hands of
our said Guardian John Gibbs of Carthage, Tennessee, and to perform any and all
other lawful acts that may be necessary for the collection of said money as
fully to all intents and purposes as if we were personally present, ratifying
all the lawful acts of our said Attorney as if we were doing the same
ourselves.
Witness our hands & seal
this 28th day of February AD 1871
Anderson Blevins Darthula Blevins
State of Illinois Pope
County} This day personally appeared…Anderson Blevins and his wife
Darthula,…And the said Darthula wife of the said Anderson Blevins…Separate and
apart from and out of the hearing of her said husband…
Witness my hand and seal of
office this 28th day February A.D. 1871 James P Anderson N.P. Notary Public
Pg 418
State of Illinois County of
Pope} I H.D. Baker Clerk of the County Court in and for said county, do hereby
certify that James P. Anderson Esqr…was at the time of taking such proof or
acknowledgement, a Notary Public in and for said County,…that the annexed
instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of the state of
Illinois.
In Testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of court at Galconda in said County,
this 28th day of February A.D. 1871
H.D. Baker, clerk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I B.f.C. Smith clerk of the County Court of said County, hereby certify
that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original now on
file in my office.
Witness my hand at office Dec
15th 1873 B.f.C. Smith Clk
By J.M. Fisher D.C.
Pg 419
Know all men by these
presents that we J.S. Fry, Moses Odum & wife Mary Odum of Williamson County
Illinois have made constituted and appointed and by these presents do make
constitute and appoint David Fry of Smith County Tennessee our true and lawful
attorney in fact for us and in our name place and stead to collect and receive
from any person having possession or control of the same and receipt therefore,
our interest both real and personal in the estate of Henry Fry deceased late of
said County of Smith and State of Tennessee given and granting unto our said
Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing
whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises as
fully to all intents and purposes as we might or could do if personally present
with full power of substitution and revocation hereby ratifying and confirming
all that our said Attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be
done by virtue hereof.
In witness whereof we have
set our hands and seals, this the 20th day of November 1873. Sealed
& delivered in our presence. J.S.
Fry Moses Odum Mary (her x mark) Odum
State of Illinois Williamson
County} Personally appeared…J.S. Fry, Moses Odum & wife Mary Odum…foregoing
Power of Attorney to David Fry…also personally appeared before me Mary Odum
wife of the said Moses Odum privately and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand and official
Seal at office in Marion, Williamson County Illinois on this 20th
day of November A.D. 1873. J.W. Samuels
Co. Clerk County Court Williamson County Ill.
State of Illinois Williamson
County} I, J.M. Spain Co. Judge and Presiding Justice …do hereby certify that
J.W. Samuels…
Pg 420
…is and was at the date
thereof the legally elected and qualified Clerk…
Witness my hand and seal at
office in Williamson County Illinois on this 20th day of November,
A.D. 1873 J.M. Spain Co Judge
State of Illinois Williamson
County} I, J.W. Samuels County Clerk…hereby certify that J.M. Spain…is and was
at the date thereof the legally elected and commissioned and qualified Judge
& presiding justice…
Witness my hand and official
seal at Office in Marion, Williamson County Illinois, on this 20th
day of November A.D. 1873 J.W. Samuels
Co Clerk of Williamson County Illinois
Pg 421
David Fry et als vs: Lenard
Fry et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received, December 31st
1873, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case Thirtyfive dollars & 16 cents, that being
the amount in full due us as two of the children and heirs of Jacob Fry Decd
who was one of the children & heirs of Henry Fry Decd, the said sum of
$35.16 being the 1/3 of the distributive share of said Jacob Fry Decd out of the real estate of Henry Fry Decd,
sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
case. J.S. Fry Mosses Odum
Mary Odum By David Fry Atty in fact
Estate of Henry Fry Decd}
Received December 31st
1873, of B.S. Fry Administrator of the estate of Henry Fry Deceased (?) dollars
& 54 cent in full of the one third of the share or interest of Jacob Fry
Decd in the personal estate of Henry Fry Decd
J.S. Fry Mosses Odom Mary Odom By David Fry Atty in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…David Fry Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office
December 31st 1873 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 422
Know all men by these presents,
that I James Worley of the County of Williamson in the State of Illinois have
made, constituted and appointed and By These Presents do make, constitute and
appoint N.W. Philips of Smith County Tennessee my true and lawful Attorney for
me and in my name, place and stead to demand, receive and receipt for all
moneys now coming to me from D.K. Davis in said Smith County Tenn which I am
entitled to as one of the heirs Mille Worley, I being one of the grand children
of said Mille Worley through my father Elisha Worley, giving and granting unto
my said Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act
and thing whatsoever, requisite and necessary to be done in and about the
premises, as fully, to all intents and purposes as I might or could do if
personally present, with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby
ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or his substitute shall
lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.
In witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal the Eighteenth day of November one thousand eight
hundred and Seventy three James Worley
State of Illinois Williamson
County} On the 18th day of November eighteen hundred and Seventy
three before me…appeared James Worley…I further certify that the said James
Worley is now and was during the late war with the Southern States a loyal
citizen to the United States of America.
J.W. Samuels County Clerk
State of Illinois Williamson
County} I, James M. Spain County Judge…do hereby certify that James W.
Samuels…is now and was at the time of making the said certificate…duly elected
and qualified…
In testimony whereof witness
my hand and private seal at Marion in said County, on this 19th day
of November A.D. 1873. James M. Spain
County Judge of Williamson County Ill.
Pg 423
State of Illinois Williamson
County} I James W. Samuels…do hereby certify that James M. Spain…is and was at
the time of making said certificate the acting County Judge, duly elected and
qualified…
In testimony whereof witness
my hand and the seal of said County Court at Marion in said County on this the
20th day of November A.D. 1873
J.W. Samuels Co Clerk
$10.00
Received of D.H. Davis Adm of
Milley Worley dec, Ten dollars in full of all money coming from said
Administrator to me given under my hand this the 10th day of January
1874. N.W. Philips Attorney for James
Worley Attest, D. H. Kilzer John Dedmon
Pg 424
Know all men by theses
presents that we Wm Carrole Sypert and Permelia B. Sypert of Milan County and State
of Texas, have made, constituted, appointed and by these presents do make
constitute and appoint Mitchell Perry of Smith County and State of Tennessee
our true and lawful Attorney for us and in our name and stead to demand and
receive for us from one David H. Campbell or any other person having possession
of or liable for the same, a distributive share, which is coming or may be
coming to the said Permelia B. Sypert formerly Permelia B. Perry daughter of
Benj and Polly Perry, and her husband Wm Carrole Sypert, from one James High
late of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, all necessary receipts
bonds and acquittances for us and in our names to execute for and about the
same or any part thereof, giving and granting unto our said Attorney full power
and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever
requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully to all
intents and purposes as we might or could do if personally present with full
power of substitution and revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that
our said Attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done, by
virtue thereof, hereby revoking all former powers of Attorney for this purpose
In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands & seals, this ninth day
of April 1870 Eighteen hundred and Seventy.
Wm Carrole Sypert Permelia B
Sypert
State of Tennessee, County of
Smith} Before me … personally came and appeared Wm Carrole Sypert…
In testimony whereof I
hereunto set my hand and affixe my seal of office at office in Carthage, this 9th
day of April A.D. 1870 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Smith County Tenn
State of Texas, County
of } Before me Wm K.
Homan…personally appeared Permelia B. Sypert…wife of Wm Carrole Cypert…
Pg 425
…privately and apart from her
said husband…
In testimony whereof I
hereunto set my hand and affix my seal of office at office in Cameron, this 26th
day of April A.D. 1970 Wm K. Homan
Clerk pr Bob F Homan Dpty Clk
A true copy – attest
B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 426
Know all men by these
Presents that we Charles Miller and wife Elizabeth Miller, Absolom Shanks and
wife Martha Shanks of Saline County, State of Illinois have made constituted
and appointed, and by these presents do make constitute and appoint B.S. Fry of
Smith County Tennessee our true and lawful Attorney in fact for us and in our
name place and stead to collect and receive from any person having possession
or control of the same and receipt therefore our interest both real and
personal in the estate of Henry Fry
deceased late of said County of Smith and state of Tennessee giving and
granting unto our said Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all
and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and
about the premises as fully to all intents and purposes as we might or could do
if personally present with full power of substitution and revocation hereby
ratifying and confirming all that our said Attorney or his substitute shall
lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof
In witness whereof we have
hereunto set our hands & seals, this 24th day of December
1873. Elizabeth (her x mark) Miller
Martha (her x mark) Shanks Charles
Miller Absolom Shanks Sealed & delivered in our presence,
Attest G.L. Eubanks
State of Illinois Saline
County} Personally appeared…Charles Miller & wife Elizabeth Miller, Absalom
Shanks & wife Martha Shanks…also…Elizabeth Miller and Martha Shanks wives
of the said Charles Miller Absalom Shanks privately and apart from their said
husbands…
Witness my hand and official
seal at office in Harrisburg, Saline County Illinois on this the 24th
day of December A.D. 1873 W.E. Burnett
Clerk County Court Saline County Illinois
State of Illinois Saline
County} I, R.N. Warfield County Judge and presiding justice…
Pg 427
…do hereby certify that W.E.
Burnett…is and was at the date thereof the legally elected and qualified Clerk
of the County Court…all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith
and credit.
Witness my hand and seal at office
in Saline County Illinois on this 24th day of December A.D.
1873 R.N. Warfield County Judge
State of Illinois Saline
County} I, W.E. Burnett Clerk of the County of Saline…hereby certify that R.N.
Warfield …is and was at the date thereof the legally elected, commissioned and
qualified Judge…all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and
credit….
Witness my hand and official
seal at office in Harrisburg Saline County Illinois, on this 24th
day of December A.D. 1873 W.E. Burnett
Clerk of Saline County Court Illinois.
A true copy Attest BFC Smith
Pg 428
David Fry et als VS: Lenord
Fry et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received January 19th
1879 of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court & commissioner in the
above case…Seventeen dollars & 58 cents in full of the distributive share
of Elizabeth Miller and also received Seventeen dollars & 58 cents in full
of the distributive share of Martha Shanks who were both daughters of Jacob Fry
deceased who was a son and heir of Henry Fry deceased said fund arriseing from
the sale of the real estate of Henry Fry Deceased, sold & distributed under
the decree of Smith County Court in the above case. $17.58 Elizabeth Miller
Martha
Shanks
Charles
Miller
Absalam
Shanks
By
BS Fry their Attorney in fact
Acknowledged before me
January 19th 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County}Personally appeared…B.S. Fry Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office
Jany 19th 1874 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Pg 429
Estate of Henry Fry Deceased
Received January 19th
1874, of B.S. Fry Administrator of the estate of Henry Fry Dec Three dollars
& 27 cents in full of the share of Elizabeth Miller in the personal estate
of Henry Fry, Dec and also received of B.S. Fry Administrator &C Three
dollars & 27 cents in full of the distributive share of Martha Shanks in
the personal estate of Henry Fry Dec,
they each being daughters
& heirs of Jacob Fry Dec who was a son & heir of said Henry Fry
Deceased $3.27 Elizabeth Miller Martha Shanks Charles Miller Absalum Shanks By B.S. Fry
Their Attorney in fact
Acknowledged before me Jany
19th 1874 BfC Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.S. Fry Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office
Jany 19th 1874 B.F.C. Smith Clk
Pg 430
R.W. Knight admr et als VS:
John High’s Heirs}
Received, January 22nd
1874, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the
above case, Forty Eight dollars & 28 cents less Atty fees paid to J.B.
Luster of $3.60 in full of my distributive share in the estate of John High
deceased arising from the sale of the real estate of said John High decd sold
& distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court. Said sum being
the amount due me as a daughter of Benjamin & Mary Perry Decd Permeley B. Sypert W.C. Sypert by Mitchell Perry attorney in fact
Acknowledged before me
January 22nd 1874 BfC Smith
Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Mitchell Perry Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office
Jany 22nd 1874 B.F.C. Smith Clk
Pg 431
R.W. Knight Admr &C VS
John High’s Heirs}
Received,
January 22nd 1874, of B.F.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County & Commissioner, One Hundred & Twelve dollars & 65
cents, less Atty fees of $8.34, in full of my distributive share of the estate
of John High deceased arriseing from the sale of the real estate of said High
decd sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the
above case. I being a daughter of Charity Hunt formerly Charity High decd who
was a sister of John High decd James A.
Crews Martha A. Crews by Mitchell Perry
attorney in fact
Acknowledged before me
January 22nd 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Mitchell Perry Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office
Jany 22nd 1873 B.F.C. Smith Clk
Pg 432
R.W. Knight Admr &C VS:
John High’s Heirs}
Received,
January 22nd 1874, of BFC Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court and
Commissioner in the above case, One Hundred & twelve dollars & 65 cents,
less Atty fees $8.34, in full of my distributive share in the estate of John
High deceased, arriseing from the sale of the real estate of said deceased,
sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court. I, being a
daughter & heir of Charity Hunt decd who was a Sister of John High
decd Crawford Kearney Charity H Kearney
By their Atty in fact Mitchell Perry
Acknowledged before me
January 22nd 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Mitchell Perry Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office
Jany 22nd 1874 B.F.C. Smith Clk
Pg 433
R.W. Knight Admr VS: John
High’s Heirs}
Received,
January 22nd 1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court
and Commissioner in the above case, One Hundred & Twelve dollars & 65
less Atty fees of $8.34, in full of my distributive share in the estate of John
High decd, arrising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased,
sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court, in the above
case. I being an heir of R.A. Hunt decd who was a Son of Charity Hunt, who was
a sister of Jno High deceased.
Lucy A Hunt Guardian of RA Hunt’s Heirs
James M Terrell Admr of R.A. Hunt
By their Atty in fact Mitchell Perry
Acknowledged before me
January 22nd 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Mitchell Perry Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office
Jany 22nd 1874 B.F.C. Smith Clk
Pg 434
Know all men by these
presents that we James A. Crews and Martha A. Crews his wife of the County of
Granville and State of North Carolina do hereby constitute and appoint Mitchell
Perry of Smith County and State of Tennessee our Attorney in fact to collect
and receive any and all sums of money or other property and estate due and
payable to us or either of us from the Clerk and Master in Chancery of Smith
County & State of Tennessee or from any other person or persons in the
state of Tennessee and to receipt for the same in our names or in the name of
either of us, or to sell and dispose of the same and to do all other acts
relative thereto as fully as we ourselves or either of us could do were we
personally present.
In witness whereof we have
hereunto set our hands and seals the 14th day of October A.D.
1870 James A. Crews Martha A. Crews
State of North Carolina Granville County}…personally appeared James
A. Crews and Martha A. Crews his wife…Martha A. Crews being by me privately
examined, apart from her said husband…Given under my hand and seal of office at
Oxford. C. Betts Probate Judge
A True Copy, Attest B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 435
Know all men by these
presents that we Crawford Kearney and Charity H. Kearney his wife, of the
County of Warren and State of North Carolina do hereby constitute and appoint Mitchell
Perry of Smith County and State of Tennessee our Attorney in fact to receive
and receipt for all moneys or other estate due to us or either of us from any
person or persons in the said state of Tennessee, and to that end we hereby
authorize the said Mitchell Perry to sue for and recover any and all such
moneys or other estate, and to execute all acquittances leans and discharges
and to do all other acts in our behalf or in behalf of either of us relative to
our interests or the interest of either of us in and to any such moneys or
estate aforesaid, as fully & effectually as we ourselves could do, were we
personally present. And we do hereby ratify and confirm all such acts done or
to be done by our said Attorney relative to the matters aforesaid as if the
same were done by us in our own proper persons.
Witness our hands and seals
this the 2nd day of January A.D. 1872 Crawford Kearney Charity
H. Kearney Witnesses J(I).H.
Bennett William A. White
North Carolina Granville County}…personally appeared
Crawford Kearney and Charity H. Kearney his wife…Charity H. Kearney being by me
privately examined separate and apart
from her said husband…
In witness whereof I hereunto
set my hand and affix my seal of Office in Warrenton this 2nd day of
January 1872 William A. White Probate
Judge
Pg 436
North Carolina Franklin
County} Know all men by these presents that we, Lucy A. Hunt, (widow of Robert
H. Hunt, and guardian of Charity A. Hunt, Tolliver T. Hunt and Robert D. Hunt,
infant children of the first named Robert) and James M. F(T)errell
administrator of the said Robert H. Hunt, both of said County of Franklin, do
hereby severally nominate and appoint Mitchel Perry of Smith County in the
State of Tennessee, our true and lawful Attorney for us and each of us to
collect, receive and receipt for all moneys and property, real and personal
belonging or due to said Lucy in her own right or as guardian to said children
and to said administrator from the estates of James High and John High Deceased
of Smith County Tennessee: and to that end, we and each of us, do hereby grant
to and confer upon our said Attorney full power and authority for us and in our
names, and in the name of either of us to institute, prosecute and defend all
suits and other proceedings and to execute all deeds or other paper necessary
to enable him to obtain said moneys and property and to do all other things
necessary thereto, with the same effect that we or either of us could if
personally present and acting – hereby binding ourselves, severally, to be held
and bound, and to abide by whatever acts or deeds our said Attorney shall
perform or execute within the scope & purpose of the powers herein granted,
and necessary to secure our right and interest in the estates mentioned, and to
collect and transmit to us the proceeds thereof.
Witness our hands and seals
this the 9th day of January 1872
Lucy A. Hunt James M.
F(T)errell Witness Z.T. Terrell W.R. Barham
State of North Carolina Franklin County} In the Probate Court.
Before me R.H. Timberlake
Clerk…personally appeared Z.T. Terrell and W.R. Barham the subscribing
witness…being duly sworn, testify that they witnessed the execution thereof by
Lucy A. Hunt and James M. Terrell…
In testimony whereof I
hereunto subscribe my name and affix the seal of the Superior Court for said
County
Pg 437
which is by law also the seal
of the Probate Court at office in Louisburg the 22nd day of January
1873 R.H. Timberlake Probate Judge
North Carolina Franklin County} I Samuel W. Watts, Judge of
the Supreme Court for the 6th Judicial District of said
State…certify that R.H. Timberlake…is and was at the time of signing the same
Clerk of the Superior Court and Ex Officio judge of Probate…
Given under my hand, this the
22nd day of January A.D. 1872
Samuel W. Watts Judge Supr Court 6th District N.C.
State of North Carolina Executive Department Raleigh Jan 24th
1872} I, Tod R. Caldwell Governor…do hereby certify that S.W. Watts…is and was
at the time of signing the same Judge of the Superior Court in and for the
sixth Judicial District of North Carolina…
In witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the GreatSeal of State to be affixed, this
Twenty fourth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight
hundred and Seventy two, and in the ninety sixth year of our Independence Tod R. Caldwell
By the Governor J.B. Neathery Private Secretary
A True Copy Attest
B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 438
Whereas by decent from James W.
Denton deceased, I James C. Denton have derived title to and am now entitled as
heir and distribute of said estate to one eighth part of said estate arriseing
both from the sale of Real and personal estate &C of said deceased.
Now for the consideration of
forty dollars to me paid, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by James
C. Denton, I hereby convey my entire interest as aforesaid to B.F. Denton his
heirs and assigns forever. This 9th day of February 1874 J.C. Denton
Test W.B. Potter Q.C. Sanders
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.C. Denton…
Witness my hand at office
this Feb 9th 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
A true copy – Attest BfC
Smith Clk
Pg 439
Know all men by these
presents: that I, William A Haley of the state of Texas Falls County, hereby
nominate & appoint and by these presents do constitute William H. Cheek of
the County of Smith & State of Tennessee my true & lawful attorney in
fact, for me and in my name, from the Clerk of the County Court of Smith County
or any other person having possession of the same or liable therefore any and
all sums due me from the estate of my grandfather Josiah Baird Dec. late of
said County of Smith & State of Tennessee, and all necessary receipts Bonds
& acquittances for me and in my name to execute for and about the same. I
do furthermore authorize and empower my said Attorney to sue for & receive
the same or any part thereof: and for that purpose to employ such counsel or
other aid as he may need at my cost and expense and to do all other things
lawful and necessary to accomplish the objects of this power.
And I do hereby ratify &
confirm all the lawful acts & doings of my said Attorney in the premises as
fully as if I were present and doing the same myself.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and seal on this the 18th Nov 1873. William A. Haley Witness Frank P. Bean Wm
Killibrew
State of Texas Falls County}
I James M. Hart Clerk…certify that William A. Haley…personally appeared before
me…also personally appeared Frank P. Bean & Wm Killebrew…
Pg 440
…witnesses are not interested
in said Power or in the matters therein mentioned.
Witness my hand and official
seal at office in Marlin this 18th day of Novr AD 1873 James M Hart clerk District Court Falls Co
Texas Wm P. Christopher Deputy
State of Texas Falls County}
I Geo J Elam presiding Justice…certify that Jas M Hart…is and was at the date
thereof the legally elected & qualified Clerk…
Witness my hand & seal at
office this 18th day of November 1873 Geo J. Elam Presidinf Justice Falls County have ---seal by the laws of Texas
State of Texas Falls County}
I James M. Hart Clerk…hereby certify that Geo J. Elam…is & was at the date
thereof, the legally elected and qualified Judge & Presiding Justice cof
the County Court…
Witness my hand &
official seal at office in Marlin Nov 18th 1872 James M Hart Clerk DC FC. Texas Wm D.
Christopher Deputy
A true copy – Attest B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 441
W N. Suite Exparte} Received,
May 4th 1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court and
Commissioner in the above case Thirty two dollars & 40 cents less the tax
due thereon for the Year 1874 and fee for recording this receipt in full of the
amount in his hands due Martin Lodge No 141 as the assignee & purchaser of
the share or interest of D.H. Suite one of the heirs of John Suite dec that sum
being the amount in the hands of said Clerk which has been collected from the
sale of the real estate which is due the said Lodge as purchaser & assignes
of said D.H. Suite. The deed of conveyance for which is recorded in the office
of the Register of Smith County Decd Book --- page 389 AS Ewing secy of Martin Lodge No 141 by
Order of the Lodge
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
this May 4th 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 442
Nancy Newbill’s Estate
Received of W.N. James
Administrator of the estate of Nancy Newbill decd, the sum of fifteen dollars
& 75 cents less one dollar & 25 cents to pay for recording this
receipt, in full of the distributive share of my wife Mary J. Ward (If she had
have lived) in the said estate of Nancy Newbill decd this 23rd
December 1873 F.M. Ward
Acknowledged July 27th
1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
A true copy. Attest B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Received of W.N. James
Administrator of the estate of Nancy Newbill deceased fourteen dollars &
fifty cts it being one distributive or proportional part of said estate with
one dollar & 25 cents excepted to record said receipt. Given under our hand
and seals this 22nd day of December 1873. Josiah Baird Fannie A.
Baird
Acknowledged by J.H. Baird
July 24/74 BfC Smith Clk
A true copy Attest B.f.C. Smith Clk
Received of W.N. James
Administrator of the estate of Nancy W. Newbill decd the sum of Fifteen dollars
& 75 cents less one dollars & 25 cents to pay for recording this
receipt, in full of my distributive share of said estate. this 20th
day of December 1873. T.E. Newbill Acknowledged before me July 24/74 BfC Smith Clk
A true copy Attest B.f.C. Smith Clk
Received of W.N. James
Administrator of the estate of Nancy Newbill deceased the sum of Fifteen
dollars & 75 cents less one dollars & 25 cents to pay for recording
this receipt, in full of our distributive share of said estate this 19th
of December 1873. John H. Newbill
A true copy Attest B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 443
Benjamin Garrison vs. Martha
Cheek et als} Received July 27th 1874, of John P. Yelton former
clerk & Commissioner in the Smith County Court in the above case, Twentyfive
dollars & 08 cents in full of Martha Cheek’s share in the estate of James
Garrison deceased arrising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased,
sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
case. John E. Clark Attorney in fact
for Martha E. Cheek SH Wright test Dawson Gwaltney test
Acknowledged before me July
27th 1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John E. Clark Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office
July 27th 1874 B.F.c. Smith
Clk
Pg 444
Estate John S. Roberts Dec
Received, July 28th
1874, Thomas Nixon one thousand and Sixty Seven dollars and ten cents in full
of the amount in his hands decreed to be paid me by said Nixon out of the
proceeds of the real estate of said John S. Roberts Dec and also in full of the
amount paid him by my former Guardian John H. Newbill with interest up to this
date. John S. Roberts
Acknowledged before me this
July 28th 1874 BfC Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John S. Roberts…
Witness my hand at office
July 28th 1874 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Pg 445
Josiah Baird et als VS: Wm
Baird et als} O Bill to sell Land –
Received, Feb 14th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of the aforesaid Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case Fourteen dollars & 88 cents in full of my
distributive share of the real estate of Josiah Baird Sr Dec, arriseing
from the sale of the Dower tract of land belonging to said estate sold &
distributed under a decree of the Smith County Court Wm A Haley By his Attorney in fact Wm. H. Cheek
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.H. Cheek Attorney in fact for Wm A. Haley…
Witness my hand at office Feb
14th 1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 446
Josiah BAIRD et als VS Wm
BAIRD et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received, February 14th
1874, of BfC SMITH Clerk of the County Court of the County of Smith &
Commissioner in the above case Fourteen dollars & 88 cents in full of my
distributive share of the real estate of Josiah BAIRD Sr decd arriseing from
the sale of the Dower tract belonging to said estate, sold and distributed
under a decree of the Smith County Court in the above case. $14.88
Jane F. WEST James M. WEST By
their Attourney W.H. CHEEK
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…W.H. CHEEK…
Witness my hand at office
this 14th Feb 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 447
Jeremy Baird et als VS Josiah Baird et als}
Received, Feb 14th
1874, of E.W. Turner former clerk of the County Court and Commissioner in the above
case Thirty eight dollars & 17 cents in full of the distributure of Wm A.
Haley arriseing from the sale of the real estate of Josiah Baird Sr decd sold
& distributed under a decree of the Smith County Court $38.17
Wm A Haley By his Attourney in fact Wm.H. Cheek
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.H. Cheek…
Witness my hand at office
this Feb 14th 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 448
F.M. Orange et als VS Jerre
Coggin et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received Feb 21st
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County and
Commissioner in the above case Two Hundred & Eighty one dollars & 18
cents balance in full of the amount decreed to be paid me out of the land fund
in the hands of said Clerk. See minute Book K page 143, he having heretofore
paid me Two Hundred dollars George (his
x mark) McGee Jr. Attest A.A. Swope
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…George McGee Jr…
Witness my hand at office
this Feb 21st day 1874 BfC
Smith Clk
Pg 449
F.M. Orange et als VS Jerre
Coggin et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received Feb 21st
1874 of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the
above case Two Hundred & Eighty One dollars & 18 cents, ballance in
full of the amount decreed to be paid me out of the land fund in the hands of
the said Clerk, See minute Book K page 143, he having heretofore paid me
Two Hundred dollars Mary A Foster Attest
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receptor…
Witness my hand at office this
February 21st 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 450
R.W. Knight Admr &C VS
The Heirs of John High Decd}
Received of BfC Smith Clerk
&c. Three Hundred dollars & twelve dollars & 97 cts. Two Hundred dollars
of which was received --------- about December 1872 and the other One Hundred
& twelve dollars & 97 cents (less One dollar & twenty five Cents
retained for recording this receipt) this day received of the fund due me in
the Estate of John High deceased ordered to be paid me by Decree of the County
Court. Minute Book J page 564. This 23rd day of February 1874 Elizabeth C---- by John A Fite Atty in fact
Acknowledged before me
February 23 1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John A. Fite Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office
Feby 23rd 1874 BfC Smith
Clk
Pg 451
P.M. Lancaster Admr VS. John
F. Lancaster et als}
Received, March 3rd
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court One Hundred & Eighty
Eight dollars & 93 cents in full of my distributive share of the real &
personal estate of Samuel Lancaster Dec paid to me by said Clerk under the
decree of the Smith County Court See Minute Book K page 302 to 305 P.M. Lancaster $188 93
Acknowledged before me March
3rd 1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…P.M. Lancaster…
Witness my hand at office
March 3rd 1874 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
P.M. Lancaster Admr VS:. John
F. Lancaster et als}
Received, March 3rd
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County One Hundred
& five dollars & 65 cents in full of the distributive share of John F.
Lancaster Decd in the real & personal estate of Samuel Lancaster Dec paid
to me by the Clerk of said Court under the decree of the said Court See Minute Book K page 302 to
305 $105.65 Wm R (his x mark) Caskey Admr of John F. Lancaster deceased Attest P.M. Lancaster
Acknowledged before me March
3rd 1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Wm R Caskey Admr…
Witness my hand at office
March 3rd 1874 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Pg 452
P.M. Lancaster Admr VS:. John
F. Lancaster et als}
Received, March 3rd
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court Seventy Six dollars and 30
cents in full of the distributive share of B.f. Lancaster in the real &
personal estate of Samuel Lancaster Dec paid to me under the decree of the
Smith County Court See Minute Book K page 302 to 305 and Deed Book No 2
in the Registrars office of Smith County page 121 – and Note Book C page
12 Test P.M. Lancaster $76.30 W R (his x mark) Caskey Assignee of
B.f.Lancaster
Acknowledged before me March
3rd 1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Wm R Caskey Assignee…
Witness my hand at office
March 3rd 1874 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
John Hallum Exparte}
Received, March 3rd
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Sixty Eight
dollars & 21 cents ($68.21) in full of my distributive share of the estate
of William Hallum decd arrising from the sale of the real estate of said
deceased sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the
case of John Hallum Exparte AJ Dyer $68.21
Acknowledged before me March
3rd 1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…A.J. Dyer…
Witness my hand at office
March 3rd 1874 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Pg 453
John Hallum Exparte}
Received March 3rd
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County and
Commissioner in the above case Sixty Eight dollars & 21 cents ($68.21) in
full of the distributive share of William J. Dyer in the estate of William
Hallum decd arrising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased
sold and distributed under the decree of the said County Court in the case of
John Hallum Exparte James S Dyer
Guardian for Jas S Dyer Jr $68.21
State of Tennessee Smith
County} We James S. Dyer, Thomas Fisher & James H. Corder bind ourselves in
the penal sum of One Hundred and forty dollars payable to the state of
Tennessee for the use of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County: To be void upon condition the said James S. Dyer shall refund & pay
over to the said B.f.C. Smith Clerk &C as aforesaid, the sum of Sixty Eight
dollars & 21 cents ($68.21) the amount which he the said James S. Dyer has
this day received from the said B.f.C. Smith Clerk &C as the distributive
share of William J. Dyer in the real estate of William Hallum deceased
sold and distributed under the decree of the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee in the case of John Hallum Exparte, the said Jas S. Dyer to abide by
and perform all the decrees and orders which may be made by the County Court or
any other court having Jurisdiction of the case in the premises. otherwise to remain
in full force & virtue.
Given under our hands and
seals this March 3rd 1874
James S. Dyer Thomas Fisher JH Corder
Pg 454
Thomas Fisher admr VS: John
Vaden & others}
Received March 3rd
1874, of John P. Yelton former Clerk of Smith County Court & Successor to
E.W. Turner former Clerk &C Ten dollars & 30 cents ($10.30) in full of
my distributive of the real estate of William Hallum decd arrising from
the sale of the real estate of said decd sold & distributed by
decree of said County Court in the case of Thomas Fisher Admr vs John Vaden
& others AJ Dyer $10.30
Acknowledged before me March
3rd 1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…A.J. Dyer…
Witness my hand at office
March 3rd 1874 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Pg 455
Thomas Fisher Admr VS: John
Vaden & others}
Received, March 3rd
1874, of John P. Yelton former Clerk of Smith County Court & successor to
E.W. Turner former Clerk Ten dollars & 30 cents ($10.30) in full of the
distributive share of William J. Dyer in the real estate of Wm Hallum Decd
sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the case
of Thomas Fisher Admr vs John Vaden & others James S Dyer Guardian for Jas S Dyer Jr $10.30
State of Tennessee Smith
County} We James S. Dyer, Thomas Fisher & J.H. Corder bind ourselves unto
the state of Tennessee for the use of John P. Yelton former clerk &C in the
penalty of Twentyone dollars: To be void on condition the said Jas S. Dyer
shall refund and pay to the said John P. Yelton, if it shall become necessary
the sum of $10.30 the amount of the share of William J. Dyer this day paid the
said Jas S. Dyer being the share of the said William J. in the real estate of
Wm Hallum Decd and abide by & perform all the decrees of this Court
or any other Court having Jurisdiction thereof. otherwise to remain in full
force & virtue.
Witness our hands & seals
this March 3rd 1874 James S.
Dyer Thomas Fisher JH Corder
Pg 456
W.N. Suite Exparte
Received March 4th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee &
Commissioner in the above case Thirtytwo dollars & 46 cents in full of the
amount collected and in the hands of said Clerk up to this date due & going
to the Heirs Sarah W. Owen and also the same amt to wit Thirty two dollars
& 46 cents due Eliz. L. Owens Heirs the said amount being due and arising
from the part of the fund now collected and in the hands of said clerk from the
sale of the real estate of John Suite Decd. See Power of Attorney
recorded in Book Administrators Recpt D pages 138 & 139
John L Walsh Louisa F Walsh Samuel H Jones Tincie A.
Jones Wm S Young Rebeca F Young W.L. Owens
M.G. Owens Milton A--is Josephine A--is By W.N. Suite Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…WN Suite Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office
March 4th 1874 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Pg 457
W.N. Suite Exparte
Received, March 4th
1874, of BfC Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner
in the above case Thirtytwo dollars & 46 cents in full of the amount now
collected and in the hands of said Clerk of my Distributive share of the estate
of John Suite Decd arrising from the sale of the real estate of said
Suite Decd MA Mercer E.G. Mercer
By W.N. Suite Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…W.N. Suite Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office
March 4th 1874 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Pg 458
Know all men by these
presents that I Johnathan S. Dowell of the County of Collins and State of Texas
hath made constituted and appointed B.A. James of the County of Smith &
State of Tennessee my true and lawful attorney for me in fact and in my name
place & stead and as my agent to collect and receive for me all my interest
in the personal estate of my mother Martha J. Baird deceased from her
administrator or other person or persons having charge of said interest. And I
hereby empower my said Attorney in fact to execute and deliver any bonds,
receipts or other instrument which may be necessary to be executed in the
collection of the said interest or share sign my name to same to employ counsel
and bring suit at my expense if necessary &c giving and granting unto said
Attorney full power and authority to do and perform any and all acts touching
these premises, hereby confirming and ratifying the same as fully as if I were
personally present and did the same.
Witness my signature this 13th
day of December 1873 Jonathan S. Dowell
State of Texas Collin
County}…personally appeared J.S. Dowell…
Witness my hand and seal of
office this December 13th 1873
J.M. Berrge Clerk D.C. Collin Co Texas.
The State of Texas County of
Collin}I, W.H. Andrews Judge...do certify that J.M. Berrge…is now and was at
the time of signing said certificate the duly and legally constituted Clerk…
Witness my hand officially
this Decr 13th 1873. W.H.
Andrews Judge D.C.
It is hereby certified that
W.H. Andrews… is now and was at the time of signing said certificate the duly
constituted Judge of the District Court…
Witness my hand & seal this
13th Decr 1873 J.M. Berrge
Clk D.C. Collin Co. Tex.
Pg 459
Marth J Baird Estate
Received of HP Dowell
Administrator of the Estate of Martha J Baird Deceast. Sixty three Dollars
& 35 cents less one Dollar & 25 cents to pay for recording this receipt
in full of my Distributive Share of Said personal estate. This the 9th
day of March 1874 B.A. James Attorney
in fact for Jonathan S. Dowell
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.A James Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office
March 9th 1874 BfC Smith Clk
Pg 460
State of Tennessee – Fifth
Chancery Division
Be it remembered that at a
Chancery Court begun & held at the Court house in the Town of Carthage, for
the County of Smith & State aforesaid on the third Monday in August (it
being the Seventeenth day said month) in the year of our Lord Eighteen hundred
& Seventy four and of the Independence of the United States of America the
Ninety ninth year:
The Honorable W.G. CROWLEY
Chancellor &C for the said division being absent, the Clerk & Master
John A FITE opened Court and the chancellor still failing to appear, the said
Clerk & Master adjourned the Court until tomorrow morning at nine o’clock.
Friday August 28th
1874 Court met pursuant to adjournment present the Hon W.G. Crowley Chancellor
& presiding. James Bradley Admr
&C V. E.J. Allen et als and Mary A. Womack et als. Petition – Exparte
Be it remembered that these
cause come on again to be heard on this 27th day of August 1874
before his Honor William G.Crowley Chancellor &C upon the pleadings, proof,
former decree petitions Power of Attorney &c. When from a view of the whole
record it appeared to the satisfaction of the Court, that George L. and
Caledonia BRADLEY who were children of T--ry BRADLEY deceased, have died intestate,
without issue, never having been married, leaving as their only heirs and
distributes, Sarah A.E Williams, Mary A. Womack, Dellatrovisa Bradley, and
Josephina Swan who lately married D.W Swan and that there is in the hands of
the Clerk & Master of the Court in the case of James Bradley Admr &C v
E.J. ALLEN et als Two Hundred dollars & 84/00 cents belonging to each of
estates of the said intestates George L. and Calledonia; that the petitioner
H.M. HALE has been regularly appointed and qualified as Administrator of each
of said estates, by the County Court of Smith County Tennessee: that the costs
of Administration upon each of said estates aside from compensation to the said
HALE as Administrator of said estates amounts to $3.00 in each estate, which has
been paid by the said HALE out of his own means and that $10.00 in each estate
would be reasonable compensation for the said HALE as Administrator of the said
estates.
It further appeared to the
Court that the said heirs & distributes of the said George L. and
Calledonia BRADLEY have made WH DiWitt their Attorney in fact.
It further appeared to the
Court that the said DeWitt is also the
Pg 461
Attorney at law and Solicitor
for heirs & distributees.
It is therefore ordered,
adjudged and decreed by the Court that the Clerk & Master of this Court pay
to the said H.M. HALE $13.00 out of the fund in his hands belonging to the
estate of the said George L. Bradley and $13.00 out of the funds in his hands
belonging to the estate of Calledonia Bradley and take his receipt for the
same. He will pay over to the said W.H. DeWitt the residue of said funds in his
hands belonging to said estates and take his receipt therefor as Attorney at
law and in fact.
It is ordered that a copy of
this decree issue to the said H.M. HALE as the Admr aforesaid to be filed by
heirs with the Clerk of the County Court
of Smith County as evidence of his settlement of his administrations of
the two estates and that the cost of this copy and for filing it with said
Clerk and the costs of this proceeding be paid out of the funds due the said
estates.
There being no creditors of
intestates estates in Tennessee and this being a special administration simply
to collect the fund the Court orders the fund be paid over and transfered by
said Solicitor DeWitt, to the State of Alabama where the intestates died the
place of their residence and where a general administration may be had if
necessary.
This decree should have
appeared on the minutes of the 27th and is entered now for then.
I John A. FITE Clerk &
Master of the Chancery Court of the County of Smith & State of Tennessee
hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true & perfect copy of the
decree of said Court in the causes of James BRADLY Administrator V. E.J. ALLEN
et als and Mary A. WOMACK et als, Exparte petitioner, pronounced at the August
term 1874 as the same appears of record in my office.
Witness my hand and the
official seal of said Court at office in Carthage the 31st day of
August 1874 John A. FITE Clerk &
Master By Wm.B. Pickering Deputy C&M.
A true copy attest B.f.C. Smith Clk County Court
Pg 462
William TURNER Admr &C
VS: Jesse T. HOLLIS et als}
Received March 16th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Fortythree
dollars & 90 cents in full of my distributive share of the real &
personal estate of Edward TURNER Sr. Deceased decreed to be paid me by
the County Court of said County See Minute Book K page 305 to 309 W.A. TURNER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.A. TURNER…
Witness my hand at office
March 16th 1874 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Thomas SANDERSON Admr VS:
Boeman GROVES et als}
Received, March 17th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the
above case, One Hundred & forty two dollars & 90 cents ballance of
moneys in his hands belonging to the estate of Octavious GROVES Deas after
paying the cost incident to this proceeding & deducting out of the funds
$190 & 40/100 decreed to be paid Thomas SANDERSON Admr by decree pronounced
at the September term 1872 DA WEST
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…D.A. WEST…
Witness my hand at office
March 17th 1874 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Pg 463
William TURNER & others
VS: Jessee T. HOLLIS & wife}
Received of B.f.C. Smith Clerk
of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner in the above case Two
Hundred & Nineteen dollars & 66 cents in full of my distributive share
of the estates of Edward James & Elizabeth TURNER deceased arrising
from the real & personal estate of said deceaseds according to the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above case (See Minute Book K pages 305
to 309. W. TURNER March 25th 1874 $219.66/
Acknowledged by Wm Turner
before me March 25th
1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…W. TURNER…
Witness my hand at office
March 25th 1874 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
William TURNER & others
VS: Jessee T. HOLLIS & wife}
Received March 25th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the
above case Two Hundred & Nineteen dollars & 66 cents in full of my
distributive share in the estates of Edward James & Elizabeth TURNER deceased
arriseing from the real & personal estates of said deceased,
according to the decree of said court see Minute Book K pages 305 to 309. Taliafero TURNER $219.66/
Acknowledged before me March 25th 1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Talefero TURNER…
Witness my hand at office
March 25th 1874 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Pg 464
William TURNER & others
VS: Jessee T. HOLLIS & wife}
Received, March 25th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case Twenty Seven dollars & 32 cents in full of
my distributive share of the estates of Edward, James & Elizabeth TURNER deceased
arriseing from the real & personal estate of said deceased,
according to the decree of the said Court in the above case, see Minute Book K
pages 305 to 309. J.M. PASCHAL $27.32/
Acknowledged before me March
25th 1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.M. PASCHALL…
Witness my hand at office
March 25th 1874 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
William TURNER & others
VS: Jessee T. HOLLIS & wife}
Received March 25th
1874 of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case, Twenty Seven dollars & 32 cents and as the
distributive share of Susan A. Paschal and also Twenty Seven dollars & 32
cents as the distributive share of Harriet Paschal, out of the estates of
Edward, Elizabeth & James TURNER deceased arriseing from the real
& personal estates of said deceased according to the decree of the
Smith County Court in the above case (See Minute Book K pages 305 to 309. Susie A. PASCHAL Harriet PASCHAL By J.M. PASCHAL
$27.32/ $27.32
Acknowledged before me March
25th 1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.M. PASCHALL…
Witness my hand at office
March 25th 1874 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Pg 465
David FRY et als VS: Lenard
FRY et als} Received, March 26th 1874 of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the
County Court of Smith County & Commissioner in the above case One Hundred
& five dollars & 50 cents less $2.50 cost of recording this recording
this receipt & a refunding Bond, in full of the distributive share of Mary
DAVIDSON’s Heirs – arrising from the sale of the real estate of Henry FRY Dec.
sold & distributed under a decree of the Smith County Court in the above
case. $105. 50/ David FRY
State of Tennessee Smith County}
We David FRY, Ben S. FRY and Lemuel BARNETT, bind ourselves in the penal sum of
Two Hundred and Eleven dollars, payable to the State of Tennessee To be void on
condition the said David FRY who has this day received from B.f.C. Smith Clerk
of the County Court of Smith County and Commissioner in the estate of Henry FRY
dec. One Hundred & five dollars & 50 ($105.50/) the distributive
share of Mary DAVIDSON Heirs in the real estate of said Henry FRY Deceased,
shall pay over to said heirs the said sum of $105.50/ and hold the said B.f.C.
Smith Clerk &C harmless to the said Heirs and abide by & perform all
the decrees of any Court having Jurisdiction thereof which may be pronounced
relative to the said distributive share of Mary Davidson Heirs then this obligation
to be void: otherwise to remain in full force & virtue. Signed & sealed
this March 26th 1874 David
FRY B.S. FRY Lemuel BARNETT
Pg 466
R.W. KNIGHT Admr & others
VS: The Heirs of John HIGH & others}
Received March 26th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case Three Hundred & thirtyseven dollars & 95
cents in full of the distributive share of William HIGH a brother & heir of
John HIGH decd arrising from the sale of the real estate of said Decd,
sold & distributed under the decree of Smith County Court in the above case
(see Minute Book J page 564) William
S.HAILEY Assignee of William HIGH Deed recorded in Register Office
Acknowledged before me March
26th 1874 BfC Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Wm.S. HAILEY Assignee…
Witness my hand at office
March 26th 1874
R.W. KNIGHT Admr & others
VS: The Heirs of John HIGH}
Received, March 26th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner
in the above case One Hundred & Sixty Eight dollars & 95 cent in full
of the distributive share of Charity Warren a niece & heir of John HIGH decd,
said fund arrising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased
sold and distributed under the decree of Smith County Court (See Minute Book J
page 546. William S.HAILEY Assignee of
Charity WARREN Deed recorded in Registers Office
Acknowledged before me March
26th 1874 BfC Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…Wm.S. HAILEY Assignee…
Witness my hand at office
March 26th 1874 BfC Smith Clk
Pg 467
We hereby nominate and
appoint William R. CASKEY our Attorney in fact to demand and receive for us
from one P.M. LANCASTER Administrator of Samuel LANCASTER deceased or the Clerk
of the County Court of Smith County State of Tennessee, a distributive share or
legacy or the proceeds of the sale of any lands sold by decree of the County
Court of said County, or in the hands of any other person for the proceeds of
the sale of any lands, sold in said County according to the decree of any other
Court in said County that may be due us as heirs or distributees of said Samuel
LANCASTER deceased and all necessary receipts and acquitances and bonds for us
and in our names for and about the same. We do hereby further empower our said
Attorney to Sue for and recover the same or any part thereof, whether the same
be real or personal estate and for that purpose to make and employ one or more
counsel or Attorneys under him and to do all other acts & things necessary
to accomplish the objects of this Power at our expense and charge. And we do
further ratify and confirm all the lawful actings and doings of our said
Attorney in the premises as fully as if we were present and doing the same
ourselves. This 30th day of March 1874 H.J. FEAGANS Isabella
FEAGANS Attest Wm. J. ATKINS WA WEST
State of Tennessee Stewart
County} Personally appeared…H. J. FEAGONS…
Witness my hand and seal of
said Court at office this 30th day of March 1874 A.B. ROSS, Clerk
Pg 468
State of Tennessee Stewart
County} To Wm J. ATKINS, Esqr.
You are hereby authorized and
empowered to take the examination of Mrs. Isabella FEAGONS wife of H.J. FEAGONS
privately and apart from her said husband relative to her free execution of the
within Power of Attorney and the same so taken, to certify under your hand and
seal.
Witness A.B. ROSS Clerk of
the County Court of said County at office this 30th day of March
1874 A.B. ROSS, Clerk
State of Tennessee Stewart
County} Isabella FEAGONS wife of H.J. FEAGONS having personally appeared before
me…privately and apart from her said husband and she having acknowledged the
due execution of the within Power of Attorney…the same is therefore certified.
Witness my hand and seal.
This 30th day of March 1874
Wm. J. ATKINS JP
State of Tennessee Stewart
County} I, R. Ledbetter Chairman and presiding officer…do hereby certify
that…A.B. Ross…is and was at the time he signed the same, clerk of the County
Court…
Given under my hand this 30th
day of March 1874 R. Ledbetter Chairman
County Court, Stewart County Tenn
State of Tennessee Stewart
County} I, A.B. Ross Clerk of the County Court…certify that R. Ledbetter…is and
was at the time he signed the same, Chairman and presiding Officer…
Pg 469
Given under my hand and the
seal of said Court at office. This 30th day of March 1874 A.B. Ross Clerk
A true copy – Attest B.f.C.
Smith Clk
P.M. LANCASTER Admr VS: John
F. LANCASTER et als}
Received, April 4th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case One Hundred & five dollars & 65 cents in
full of the distributive share of Isabella FEAGONS a daughter of Samuel
LANCASTER dec out of the real estate of said deceased, sold and
distributed under a decree of said County Court pronounced in the above cause
(see minute Book K page 302 to 305 – less cost of recording receipt & Power
of Attorney & certificates - $3.50/
William R (his x mark) CASKEY Test H.B. Oliver T.J. Haddock
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…The foregoing Receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
April 4th 1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 470
Know all men by these
presents that I, Caroh E. DUNHAM daughter of Alexander and Martha DENHAM, do
hereby make, constitute and appoint John H. DENHAM (my brother) my true and
lawful attorney in fact, for me and in my name and stead to sue for collect and
receipt for any money or claim due me from any person or persons living in the
County of Smith in the State of Tennessee and especially to collect sue for and
receipt and full acquitances give for any and all money or moneys due me from
any person or personson account of my being an heir of my mother Martha DENHAM
deceased who was the wife of Alexander DENHAM, and a daughter and heir of Dot
GRISHAM deceased, who died in the County of Smith in the State of
Tennessee; hereby ratifying and confirming all & everything my said
Attorney may do in the premises, making his acts and doings in the premises as binding
upon me as if I was present doing the same things in my own proper person
In testimony whereof I
hereunto set my hand and seal this the 4th day of April A.D.
1874 Carah E. (her x mark) DENHAM Attest
W.G. Hughes James B. Evans
State of Kentucky County of
Monroe} S.C.T.
I, W.L.Maxey Clerk…certify
that Caroh E. DUNHAM…personally came and appeared…her free, voluntary act and
deed…
In testimony whereof I
hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Court at office in Tompkinsville this
the 4th day of April 1874
W.L. Maxey Clerk Monroe County Court
Pg 471
State of Kentucky County of
Monroe} Set.
This day personally appeared
before me a Clerk of the County Court of the County and state aforesaid and
upon his oath declares that he is a citizen of the county and state aforesaid
and that he has four children Viz Caroh E. DENHAM who is 23 years of age and
John H. DENHAM aged 21 years and seven months and Allen C. DENHAM aged 19 years
and J.M. DENHAM aged 14 years and that the mother of said children is dead; she
died about 14 years ago in Jackson County Tennessee and she was the wife of the
affiant and daughter of Dot GRISHAM who died in Smith County in the State of
Tennessee some time before said children’s mother died – said children’s
mothers name was Martha DENHAM and she left the four children herein named as
her heirs & no more and the affiant sayeth nothing further Alexander (his x mark) DENHAM Attest James Glazbrook Alfred ROUGE
Subscribed & sworn to
before me by Alexander DENHAM. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and
the seal of said Court at office in Tompkinsville This 4th day of
April 1874 W.L. Moxey Clerk
Monroe County Court
Pg 472
Estate L.D. GRISHAM
Received April 6th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court Seven dollars & 07
cent in full of his distributive share of the estate of L.D. GRISHAM decd
He being a son of Martha DUNHAM who was a daughter of said Decd. less
cost of recording receipt & certificate of Identification J.H. DENHAM
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…the foregoing Receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
April 6th 1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Received, April 6th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Seven dollar
& 07 cents in full of the distributive share of Caroh E. DUNHAM who was a
daughter of Martha DUNHAM who was a daughter & heir of L.D. GRISHAM decd
less cost of recording Power of Attorney & receipt J.H. DENHAM Attorney in fact for Caroh E.
DENHAM
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
April 6th 1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 473
Wm TURNER Admr VS: Jessee T.
HOLLIS et als}
Received, April 13th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County and
Commissioner in the above case Four Hundred & forty eight dollars & 90
cents in full of my distributive share of the estates of Edward TURNER decd
James TURNER & Elizabeth TURNER decd arrising from the sale of the
real estate of said Edward TURNER Sr. Decd sold and distributed under a
decree of Smith County Court (see Minute Book K page 305 to 309 Edward TURNER
Acknowledged before me April
13th 1874 BfC Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Edward TURNER…
Given under my hand at office
April 13th 1874 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Wm TURNER Admr VS: Jessee T.
HOLLIS et als}
Received April 13th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court and Commissioner in the
above case Four Hundred & forty eight dollars & 90 cents in full of my
distributive share of the estates of Edward, Elizabeth & James TURNER decd,
arrising from the sale of the real estate of Edward TURNER Sr. Decd.
Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court (See Minute
Book K page 305 to 309 P.M. TURNER
Acknowledged before me April
13th 1874 BfC Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…P.M. TURNER…
Witness my hand at office
April 13th 1874 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Pg 474
Wm ROBERTS & Wife VS:
C.C. WHITE & Wife} Petition to sell Land
Received, May 4th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the
above case One Hundred & Seventy Six dollars and 32 cents in full of the
distributive share of Charity WHITE out of the amount collected on the first land
note executed for the land sold in the above case after deducting cost of this
proceeding that amount being three fourths of the amount of the first land note
– said land sold & distributed under a decree of the Smith County Court See
Minute Book K page 114 Charity
WHITE C.C. WHITE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…C.C. WHITE and wife Charity WHITE…And also appeared
before me Charity WHITE wife of C.C. WHITE privately and apart from said
husband…
Witness my hand at office this
May 4th 1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 475
W.S. McCLELLAN VS: Wade KEMP}
O Bill to sell Land
Received, May 5th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case Sixty three dollars & 31 cents in full of my
distributive share of the real estate of Wm THOMAS decd sold in the
above case for distribution among his heirs by decree of the Smith County Court
See Minute Book J page 525 Sarah M.
McCLELLAN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Sarah M. McCLELLAN privately & apart from her
husband…May 5th 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
W.S. McCLELLAN VS: Wade KEMP}
O Bill to sell Land
Received, May 5th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith of Clerk of the County Court of Smith County and
Commissioner in the above case Sixty three dollars & 31 cents in full of my
distributive share of the proceeds of the real estate of my father Wm THOMAS Decd
sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the case of
W.S. McCLELLAN VS Wade KEMP See minute Book J page 525 Ellen. A KEMP
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Elender A KEMP…
Witness my hand at office
this May 5th 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 476
W.S. McCLELLAN VS: Wade KEMP}
O Bill to sell Land
Received, May 5th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the
above case, Ten dollars & 55 cents in full of my distributive share of the
proceeds of the real estate of Wm THOMAS Decd I being a daughter of
James THOMAS who was a son of said Wm THOMAS Decd sold & distributed
under a decree of the Smith County Court in the case of McCLELLAN VS: KEMP. See
Minute Book J page 525. Mary E.
BURTON Test W.S. McCLELLAN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Mary E. Burton…
Witness my hand at office May
5th 1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
W.S. McCLELLAN VS: Wade KEMP}
O Bill to sell Land
Received, May 5th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the
above case, Ten dollars & 55 cents in full of my distributive share of the
proceeds of the real estate of Wm THOMAS Decd I being a daughter of Jane
Mc----- decd who was a daughter & heir of said Wm THOMAS Decd,
sold and distributed under the decree of the County Court in the case of
McCLELLAN VS KEMP. See Minute Book J page 525.
Sarah (her x mark) M. KENT Test
W.S. McCLELLAN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Sarah M. Kent…
Witness my hand at office
this May 5th 1874 BfC Smith Clk
Pg 477
W.S. McCLELLAN VS Wade KEMP}
O Bill to sell Land
Received, May 5th 1874,
of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County and Commissioner in
the above case, Ten dollars & 55 cents in full of my distributive share of
the real estate of Wm THOMAS Decd, I being a daughter of James Mc----- decd
who was a son & heir of said Wm THOMAS Decd, sold and distributed
under a decree of the County Court in the case of McCLELLAN VS KEMP. See minute
Book J page 525. L.D.(her x mark)
McCORMACK Test W.S. McCLELLAN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…L.D. McCORMACK…
Witness my hand at office
this 5th May 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 478
Thomas SANDERSON VS: Boman
GROVES et als}
Received, May 13th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court & Commissioner in the above
case One Hundred & ninety dollars & 40 cents in full of a decree of the
County Court pronounced in the above cause (See minute Book K pages 27 &
28). Thomas SANDERSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
this May 13th 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 479
N.H. COOKSEY et als VS: Sis
COOKSEY et als}
Received, May 18th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County and
Commissioner in the above case Three Hundred & fifty seven dollars and 69
cents in full of my distributive share of the first land note executed to the
Clerk for the payment of the land sold by decree of the County Court in this
case. B.D. (her x mark) COOKSEY Test W.W. COOKSEY EWING COOKSEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.D. COOKSEY…
Witness my hand at office
this May 18th 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
William TURNER Admr &C VS
Jessee T. HOLLIS et als}
Received May 18th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court and Commissioner in the above
case Twentyfive dollars & 25 cts in full of my distributive share of the
estate of Edward TURNER decd arrising from the sale of the land
belonging to the estate of said deceased, sold & distributed under a decree
of the Smith County Court See Minute Book K page 305 to 309. Harriet C. TERRY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Harriet C. TERRY…
Witness my hand at office May
18th 1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 480
William McCLELLAN &
others VS: Wade KEMP et als}
Received, May 18th
1874, of BfC Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner
in the above case Fifteen dollars & 82 cents in full of my distributive
share of the estate of Wm THOMAS Decd, arrising from the sale of the
real estate of said deceased sold & distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court in the above case.
William R. (his x mark) THOMAS Test W.H. A-----
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…William R. Thomas…
Witness my hand at office
this May 18th 1874 B.f.C.
Smith
William McCLELLAN &
others VS: Wade KEMP & others}
Received, May 18th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case Fifteen dollars & 82 cents in full of my
distributive share of the estate of Wm THOMAS Decd, arrising from the sale
of the real estate of said deceased sold & distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above case.
Germain B. (his x mark) THOMAS Test W.B. PETTIE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Germain B. THOMAS…
Witness my hand at office
this May 18th 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 481
William McCLELLAN et als VS
Wade KEMP et als}
Received, May 18th
1874 of BfC Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner
in the above case Fifteen dollars & 82 cents in full of my distributive
share of the estate of Wm THOMAS deceased, arriseing from the sale of
the real estate of said deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court in the above case.
Isabella V. (her x mark) THOMAS Test W.B. PETTIE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Isabella V. THOMAS…
Witness my hand at office
this May 18th 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 482
William S. McCLELLAN &
others VS: Wade KEMP et als}
Received May 20th
1874 of BfC Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & commissioner
in the above cause, Sixty three dollars & 31 cents less fifty cents State
& County tax in full of my distributive Share of the estate of William
THOMAS, decd, arising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased,
Sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
cause. M.O. (her x mark) KEMP W.M. KEMP
Test W.B. PETTIE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receiptors…And M.O. KEMP wife of said
Wade M. KEMP…privately and apart from her husband…
Witness my hand at office May
20th 1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
By J.M. Fisher D.C.
Pg 483
William S. McCLELLAN et als
VS Wade M. KEMP et als}
Received May 20th
1874 of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
commissioner in the above cause, Sixty three dollars & 31 cents (less fifty
cents, State & county tax for the year 1874.) in full of the distributive
Share of Elizabeth THOMAS arising from the Sale of the real estate of her father
Wm THOMAS, Decd, Sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above cause. W.M. KEMP
Guardian of Elizabeth THOMAS Test W.B.
PETTIE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…WM KEMP…
Witness my hand at office May
20th 1874. B.f.C. Smith
Clerk By J.M. Fisher D.C.
Pg 484
William S. McCLELLAN et als
VS: Wade KEMP et als}
Received May 20th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
commissioners in the above case, Sixty three dollars & 31 cents, (less fifty
cents State & County Tax for the year 1874.) in full of my distributive
Share of the estate of Wm THOMAS Decd. arising from the Sale of the real estate
of said Decd, Sold & distributed by the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above case. E.H. (her x mark)
DEAN Test J.H. CORDER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…E.H. DEAN…
Witness my hand at office May
20th 1874. B.f.C. Smith, Clk
By J.M. Fisher, D.C.
Pg 485
William S. McCLELLAN et als
VS: Wade KEMP et als}
Recd May 20th 1874
of BfC Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & commissioners in
the above case Sixty three dollars & 31 cents, (less fifty cents State,
& County Tax for the year 1874.) in full of my distributive Share of the
estate of Wm THOMAS, Decd, arising from the sale of the real estate of said
deceased, Sold & distributed under decree of the Smith County Court in the
above cause. Nancy C. (her x mark)
MUNDAY Test J.H. CORDER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Nancy C. MUNDAY…
Witness my hand at office,
May 20th 1874 B.f.C. Smith,
clerk By J.M. Fisher, D.C.
Pg 486
J.W. HUGHES Admr of L.D. GRISHAM, Decd vs: Isaac GRISHAM et als}
Received May 20th
1874, of BfC Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Four dollars
& 71 cents, less one dollar & 25 cents for this receipt in full of my
distributive Share in the estate of my Grandfather L.D. GRISHAM, decd arising
from the sale of the real estate of said GRISHAM, decd. Sold by decree of the
Smith County Court and distributed under a decree of said Court pronounced at
the October term 1872. See Minute Book J Page 629 & 630 S.M. (her x mark) SMITH Attest
Test H.H. HALE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…S.M. SMITH…
Witness my hand at office May
20th 1874 J.M. Fisher
Pg 487
Estate Benjamin COOKSEY
Received of N. H. COOKSEY
Administrator of Benjamin COOKSEY Decd Forty one dollars forty six cents for
corn, bacon on far--- E.W. COOKSEY
Ewing COOKSEY, Guardian for
Baker COOKSEY
Received of N.H. COOKSEY Administrator
of Benjamin COOKSEY deceased, Two Hundred & Eighty Six dollars & 37/100
his share of said estate ($286.37) of personal estate of said COOKSEY. May 22nd
1874 E.W. COOKSEY
Received of N.H. COOKSEY
Administrator of Benjamin COOKSEY decd Two Hundred & Eighty Six dollars
37/100, my full share $286.37) of personal estate of said COOKSEY. May 22nd
1874 W.W. COOKSEY
Received of N.H. COOKSEY
Administrator of Benjamin COOKSEY Decd Two Hundred & Eighty Six dollars
37/100, my full share ($286.37) of the personal property of said COOKSEY. May
22nd 1874 J.H. COOKSEY
Received of N.H. COOKSEY
Administrator of Benjamin COOKSEY Decd, Two Hundred and Eighty Six dollars
& 37/100 my full share ($286.37) of the personal estate of said COOKSEY.
May 22nd 1874 B.D.
COOKSEY Test J.H. CORDER
Received of N.H. COOKSEY
Administrator of Benjamin COOKSEY Decd Two Hundred & Eighty Six dollars
37/100 my full share ($286.37) of the personal estate of said COOKSEY. May 22nd
1874. E.W. COOKSEY
Pg 488
Received of N.H.(W.) COOKSEY
Administrator of Benjamin COOKSEY Decd Two Hundred & Eighty Six dollars
37/100 my full share ($286.37) of the personal estate of said COOKSEY Decd DM. STONECIPHER May 22nd 1874
Received July 21st
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk &C of Smith County Court Four dollars & 10
cts in full of my distributive Share of the money in the hands of said clerk
that was paid over to him by Elam RUSSELL Executor &C of John RUSSELL, decd
and going to my mother Rebecca PARKHURST from said estate. My mother Rebecca
PARKHURST being a daughter of said John RUSSELL decd, and is now dead, and my
Share being 1/6 of my mothers Share which was $24.60. See Admr Settlement Book
SS Page 105 Ezekiel PARKHURST Attest Leonidas JENKINS
Acknowledged before me July
21st 1874 J.M. Fisher D.C.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Ezekiel PARKHURST…
Witness my hand at office
July 21st 1874 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Pg 489
William TURNER Admr &
others vs: Jessee T. HOLLIS et als}
Received May 28th
1874 of B.f.C. Smith clerk of the County Court of Smith County and Commissioner
in the above case, Forty three dollars & 93 cents in full of our
distributive share of the real & personal estate of Edward TURNER Sr; decd,
decreed to be paid is by the County Court of said County. See Minute Book “K”
page 305 to 309. Isaac H EVANS Candace P EVANS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Isaac W Evans & Candace P. EVANS…And Candace P.
EVANS, wife of said Isaac W. EVANS appeared before me privately and apart from
her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
this May 28st 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk By J.M. Fisher D.C.
Pg 490
J.E. FOUST Admr. &C vs. William McCLANAHAN}
Recd. June 1st
1874 of John P. Yelton former clerk of the Smith County Court and commissioner
in the above cause Eighty five dollars & 54 cents in full of my
distributive shares arising from the sale of the real estate of my grand father
William CARMON (CORMON) decd. Sold by decree of Smith County Court, This
receipt embraces two Shares of said estate, one coming to me by my mother who
was a daughter of said William CARMAN, decd. and the other arising from the
purchase of the interest of James CLIMER who was an heir in said estate. Billie
McCLANAHAN Attest T.G. CARMAN J.M. Fisher
Pg 491
State of Arkansas County of
Greene} Know all men by these presents that I Jefferson A. THOMAS of the County
of Greene in the State of Arkansas, do hereby appoint Jefferson H. THOMAS of
the same County and State my true & lawful Attorney in fact for me and in
my name to wind up all business that I am or may be interested in, in the State
of Tennessee and particularly in the matter of my interest in the estates of
William THOMAS and Nancy THOMAS, late of the County of Smith in the State of
Tennessee and also of my interest in the estate of Sarah HALL of Jackson County
in said State of Tennessee: I hereby empowering my said Attorney to sell any or
all of my interest in said estates, to receive the purchase money therefor, to
make and execute deeds therefore to the purchaser or purchasers and any and all
bonds or deeds of conveyance with or without warranty and sign & receipt in
my name and for me all papers, note and any other instrument that affects my
interest in Tennessee and especially in the above mentioned cases. I hereby giving
my said Attorney full power to convey all of my interest, right and title, to
all and any real estate I am interested in: And I do hereby ratify and confirm
all the Acts of my said Attorney, under & by virtue of this power of
Attorney as fully & completely and so as to give them the same force &
effect as if I were present doing the same for myself. In witness whereof I set
my hand and seal at Gainsville, this the 8th day of April 1872 Jefferson A. THOMAS
State of Arkansas County of
Greene} Be it remembered…personally came Jefferson A. THOMAS…
In testimony whereof I
hereunto set my hand and seal of office the day & date above. E.R. Seely clerk
Pg 492
State of Arkansas County of
Greene} I Albert Seagroves Judge…do hereby certify that E.R. SEELY…is and
was…Clerk of & for Greene County…
Given under my hand on this 8th
day of April 1872 Albert SEAGROVES Co
& Probate Judge
State of Arkansas County of
Greene} I E.R. Seely Clerk…do hereby certify that Albert Seagroves…is and
was…Judge of the County & Probate Court…
In witness whereof I set my
hand and seal of office this the 8th day of April 1872. E.R. Seely clerk
State of Tennessee Jackson
County} Registers office January 31st 1873. At 2 ‘o’ clock P.M.
I Robert E. Mansell Register
of said County, do hereby certify that I have registered the within foregoing
instrument & Clerks certificates thereto is duly registered in my office in
Book A page 51-2&3 date above written
R.E. Mansell R.J.C.
Pg 493
I Jefferson H. THOMAS agent
& Attorney of Jefferson A. THOMAS of the State of Arkansas for the
consideration of Forty dollars to me paid in hand, do transfer, convey &
sell to Wade M. KEMP all the right, title, claim & interest of the said
Jefferson A. THOMAS as distribute of Nancy THOMAS deceased, who was a
legatee under the will of Sarah HALL deceased in & to the estate of the
said Sarah HALL deceased in the hands of her executor James H. YOUNG
which estate arose from the sales of the real & personal estate of the said
Sarah HALL deceased: For the further consideration of thirty five
dollars me in hand paid, I do further transfer & convey & sell to the
said Wade M. KEMP all the right title, claim & interest of the said
Jefferson A. THOMAS in & to the estate of William & Nancy THOMAS deceased
who were the Father & Mother of the said Jefferson A. THOMAS IN THE HANDS
OF THEIR Executor Wade M. KEMP or any other person, which estate arose from the
sale of the real estate of the said William & Nancy THOMAS Deceased.
I do further covenant that I have a good & lawful right to make such
conveyances as will be seen by reference to the foregoing Power of Attorney And
I therefore authorize the said Wade M. KEMP to collect all moneys ariseing from
said estates as herein before set forth from any person or persons who may have
the same or any part thereof and receipt for the same which receipt shall be as
good a voucher to such person or persons as if executed by me in person under
the foregoing Power of Attorney. This January 31st 1873. JH THOMAS Agent & Attorney in fact of
Jefferson A. THOMAS. Witness W.G.
BUTLER A.W. DeWITT
State of Tennessee Jackson
County} Personally appeared…M.G. BUTLER & A.W. DeWITT subscribing
witnesses…depose & say they are acquainted with J.H. THOMAS…
Pg 494
Witness my hand at office
this 31st day of January 1873
W.G. Cox Clerk
A true copy Attest B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 495
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Pg 496
William S. McCLELLAN et als
vs: Wade M. KEMP et als}
Received June 2nd
1874 of BFC Smith Clerk of the County Court of said County and commissioner in
the above cause, Sixty three dollars & 31 cents in full of the distribution
Share of Jefferson A. THOMAS, who was a son of William & Nancy THOMAS Decd.
arising from the sale of the real estate of said decedents, Sold and
distributed by decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause I being the
purchaser of said Jeff A. THOMAS’s interest in said estate See Page 491-2-3-4
&C WM Kemp assignee of J.A. THOMAS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.M. KEMP…
Witness my hand at office this
June 2nd 1874 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Pg 497
I Allen Y. NOLEN do hereby
nominate and appoint R.B. NOLEN my Attorney in fact, to demand and receive for
me, from one B.f.C. Smith Clerk & Com of the Smith County Court Tennessee
or any other person having possession or liable for the same, my distributive
share, which has decended to me from my father, Stephen NOLEN deceased late of
Smith County Tennessee arising from the sale of the lands in the case of R.B.
NOLEN & others Exparte, in the Smith County Court and all necessary
receipts, Bonds & acquittances for me and in my name to execute for and
about the same. I further empower my said Attorney to sue for and receive the
same or any part thereof and for that purpose, to make and employ one or more
counsel, Attorneys under him and to do all other acts and things necessary to
accomplish the objects of this power at my expense & charge. And I do
hereby ratify and confirm all the lawful actings & doings of my said
Attorney in the premises as fully as if I were present and doing the same
myself. This April 21st 1874
A.Y. NOLEN Test EW TURNER
S.B. HUGHES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…E.W. TURNER & S.B. HUGHES, subscribing
witnesses…they are acquainted with the bargainor…
Witness my hand at office
this June 4th 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
A true copy – Attest, B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 498
Wm ROBERTS & Wife vs:
C.C. WHITE & Wife}
Received June 8th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of said County &
Commissioner in the above case Fifty Seven dollars & 52 cents, less $1.25
cost of recording this receipt, being amount of Wm ROBERTS & Wife’s
interest or share in the first land note I being the purchaser of the interest
of said ROBERTS & Wife as per decree pronounced in this cause Minute Book K
page 348 & 9. B.J. VADEN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.J. VADEN…
Witness my hand at office
June 8th 1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
William TURNER Admr &C
vs: Jesse T. HOLLIS et als}
Received, June 8th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court & Commissioner in the above
case Forty three dollars & 93 cents in full of my distributive share of the
estate of Edward TURNER Sr Deceased in the case of Wm TURNER Admr &C vs:
Jesse T. HOLLIS et als in the Smith County Court. See Minute Book K page 305 to
309 for decree J.F. TURNER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.F. TURNER…
Witness my hand at office
this June 8th 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 499
State of Missouri Dade
County} I do hereby nominate and appoint John E. CLARKE my Attorney in fact to
demand and receive for me from one B.f.C. Smith County Court Clerk of Smith
County Tennessee or any other person having posession of or liable for the
same, a distributive share which has decended to me from Josiah BAIRD now
deceased, late of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee and all necessary
receipts bonds & acquittances for me & in my name to execute for and
about the same. I do further empower my said Attorney to sue for & recover
the same or any part thereof And for this purpose to make & employ one or
more Attorneys under him and to do all other acts & things necessary to
accomplish the objects of this Power at my expense and charge And I do hereby
ratify and confirm all the lawful actings and doings of my said Attorney in the
premises as fully as if I were present and doing the same myself Martha E. (her x mark) CHEEK Attest John P. Beebee Edgar Clark
State of Missouri County of
Dade}…on this the 28th day of April 1874…personally came Martha E.
CHEEK…furthermore declares herself to be single, unmarried and a widow.
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal at my office in Dadeville, Dade County Mo. the
day & year above written. Ervel V.
Lafoon Notary Public
Pg 500
State of Missouri County of
Dade} I hereby certify that E.V. Lafoon…was at the time of so doing a Notary
Public in
and for the County aforesaid…
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of my office as Clerk of the County
Court for the County aforesaid this 9th day of May 1874. N.B.
McDowell Clerk
A true copy Attest B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 501
Estate Nancy THOMAS}
Received of W.M. KEMP
Executor of Nancy THOMAS forty four dollars & fiftyone cents the whole of
my share of the personal estate of the said Nancy THOMAS - under her will. This
the 2nd day of June 1874.
Elizabeth H (her x mark) THOMAS
Attest William S. HOLEY Hensley SMITH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…William S. HOLEY & Hensley SMITH subscribing
witnesses…depose they are acquainted with the bargainer or Receiptor Elizabeth
H. THOMAS…
Witness my hand at office
this June 26th 1874. B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 502
Josiah BAIRD “et als” VS: Wm BAIRD “et als”}
Received, June 13th 1874, of
B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner in
the above case Twentyfive dollars & fifty cents less the cost of recording
Power of Attorney, Receipt & paying the tax for 1874, it being in full of my
distributive share in the estate of Josiah BAIRD decd arrising from the sale of
the Dower land sold under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
case. Martha E. CHEEK by her attorney J.E. CLARK
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John E. CLARK…
Witness my hand at office
this June 13th 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 503
Know all men by these
presents that we James THOMAS, William THOMAS, & Ferdinand THOMAS of the
County of Logan & State of Kentucky, have constituted and hereby constitute
& appoint Mrs Dolly THOMAS our Mother, as our true & lawful Attorney
for us and in our names, place & stead to ask, demand & receive of
& from the Clerk of the County Court or from the personal representative of
William THOMAS Deceased, who was our Grandfather and of the personal
representative of Nancy THOMAS who was our Grandmother, both of whom died in
Smith County Tennessee, the distributive share of the personal & real
estate of both or each of said William & Nancy comeing to us or either of
us and upon receipt thereof by or payment thereof to our said Attorney, to
make, execute & deliver, a good & sufficient receipt, release &
discharge for the same, hereby giving and granting unto our said Attorney full
power & authority to do & perform all & every act requisite to be
done in & about the premises to all intents & purposes as we could do
if personally present, hereby ratifying & confirming all that our said
Attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.
Witness whereof we have
hereunto set our hands & seals this 2nd day of April 1874 James (his x mark) THOMAS Ferdinand (his x mark) THOMAS Wm (his x mark) THOMAS Attest W.A. NEWMAN Henry ADERSON
State of Kentucky County of
Logan}…personally appeared James THOMAS, Ferdinand THOMAS and Wm THOMAS…
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and official seal at office in Russelville Ky this --- day
of April 1874 Jo. W. Winlock
Pg 504
State of Kentucky County of
Logan}…I do certify that Jo. W. Winlock Esqr …is the Clerk of my said Court…
Given under my hand April 30th
1874 Jno. W. Caldwell Judge
State of Kentucky County of
Logan}…I, Jo. W. Winlock…do certify that John W. Cardwell Esqr…is the sole
Presiding Judge of said County…
Witness my hand and official
seal this 30th day of April AD 1874
Jo. W. Winlock Clerk Logan County Court
A true copy Attest B.f.C.
Smith Clk
William McCLELLAN et als VS
Wade M. KEMP et als}
Received of B.f.C. Smith
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner in the above case
Thirtyone dollars & 65 cents, less the cost of recording Power of Attorney
& receipts, in full of the amount due William, James & Ferdinand
THOMAS, heirs of James THOMAS decd, arising from the sale of the real estate of
William & Nancy THOMAS Decd, sold & distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court in the above cause. This 25th day of June 1874.
Dolly (her mark) THOMAS
State of Kentucky County of
Logan} Be it remembered that on this 26th day of June 1874 before
me…
Pg 505
Personally appeared Mrs.
Dolly THOMAS…acknowledged the foregoing receipt…to be her free & voluntary
act and deed…
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal at office in Russelville Ky, the date
above written Jo W. Winlock Clerk Logan
County Court
A true copy attest B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 506
State of Tennessee Tipton
County
Know all men by these
presents that we Elizabeth HAYNIE and T.J. HAYNIE John D HAYNIE as her
securities are held & firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the joint
& full sum of Two hundred Dollars for the payment of which we bind
ourselves our heirs &c This 19th day of April 1874
The indenture of the above
obligation is such that whereas the above bond Elizabeth HAYNIE is entitled to
a distributive Share of the Estate of her Decd brother Richard HODGES, now in
the hands of John HALE & D.P. HODGES his executors of Smith County in said
State amounting to about Sixty dollars. Now if upon the payment of said
distributive Share of said estate to the Said Elizabeth HAYNIE She shall well
and truly pay and refund her ratable Share or portion of any debt or debts
owing by the Said deceased that may hereafter be sued upon & revived or
other wise duly made to appear, and further abide by and comply with any order
or decree that may hereafter be made by the Court having jurisdiction of Said
estate and pay over as ordered by Said Court the amount so named by her of Said
executors then this obligation to be made null and void otherwise to remain in
full force and effect. Elizabeth HAYNIE T.J. HAYNIE
J.H. HAYNIE Witness WT
HAYNIE J.T. COCKRILL
State of Tennessee County of
Tipton} Personally appeared…W.T. HAYNIE and JT COCKRILL subscribing
witnesses…they are acquainted with Elizabeth HAYNIE and T.J. HAYNIE the
bargainors…
Witness my hand at office
this 19th day of April A.D. 1874
Richard S. BARRETT Clerk
State of Tennessee Tipton
County} Personally appeared…J.L. HAYNIE…
Pg 507
Witness my hand this the 16th
day of May 1874 R.S. BARRET Clerk
State of Tennessee County of
Tipton} I Richard S. BARRET Clerk of the county court of said County certify
that the obligors of the within bond are good and solvent for the penalty
thereof.
Witness my hand and seal of
office at office this 13th day of June 1874 Richrd S. BARRET Clerk
A true copy Attest BfC Smith
Clk
Pg 508
Received of Henry C DENTON
administrator of the estate of James W. DENTON deceased, Sixty four dollars and
twelve cents, it being in full of my distributive share in the personal estate
of said deceased in the hands of Said administrator on final settlement of Said
estate This July 18th 1874
B.F. DENTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.F. DENTON…
Witness my hand, at office,
this July 18th 1874. B.f.C.
Smith clerk &C By J.M. Fisher D.C.
Recd of Henry C Denton
Administrator of the estate of James W. DENTON decd Sixty four dollars and
twelve cents, it being in full of our distributive Share in the personal estate
of said deceased in the hands of said administrator on final Settlement of said
estate. This July 18th 1874.
R.W. POPE M.V. POPE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.W. POPE & M.V. POPE …And M.V. POPE wife of
R.W. POPE having appeared before me privately and apart…
Witness my hand, at office,
this July 18th 1874. B.f.C. Smith
clk &C By J.M. Fisher D.C.
Pg 509
Recd of Henry C Denton
administrator of the estate of James W. DENTON decd Sixty four dollars and
twelve cents it being in full of our distributive Share in the personal estate
of said deceased in the hands of said administrator on final Settlement of said
estate. This July 18th 1874.
N.C. POPE F.H. POPE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…N.C. POPE & F.A. POPE…And also F.A. POPE wife
of the said N.C. POPE having appeared before me privately and apart…
Witness BfC Smith Clerk of
said Court, at office, this July 18th 1874. B.f.C. Smith, Clk By J.M. Fisher, D.C.
Pg 510
Received of Henry C DENTON
administrator of the estate of James W. DENTON, decd. one hundred & ninety
two dollars & 36 cents in full of our distributive Share in the personal
estate of said deceased in the hands of said administrator on final Settlement
of said estate. This July, 18th 1874. B.R. POPE M.W. POPE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared… B.R. POPE & M.W. POPE …And M.W. POPE wife of
said B.R. POPE having appeared before me privately and apart…
Witness my hand, at office,
July 18th 1874. B.f.C. Smith
clk By J.M. Fisher, D.C.
Jo. H. BAIRD et als vs: Frank
AGEE et als} Received, July 27th 1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the
Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Two Hundred & Forty
one dollars & 87 cents in full of the share or interest of P.A.HALL, L.C.
HALL, D.J. HALL & Parmelea J. NEWBILL as assignees of their interest in the
first land note due, and arriseing from the sale of the real estate of John
HALL Deceased sold and distributed under a decree of the Smith County Court –
See Minute Book K page 359 Josiah H.
BAIRD Assignee of P.A. HALL, L.C. HALL D.J. HALL & P.J. NEWBILL
Pg 511
Received of Henry C DENTON
Administrator of the estate of James W. DENTON Deceased, one hundred &
ninety two dollars & 36 cents in full of my distributive Share in the
personal estate of said deceased in the hands of said administrator on final
Settlement of said estate. This July, 18th 1874. James DENTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James DENTON …
Witness my hand, at office,
July 18th 1874. B.f.C. Smith
clk By J.M. Fisher D.C.
Received of Henry C. Denton
Administrator of the estate of James W. DENTON, deceased, Ninety Six dollars
& 18 cents in full of my distributive Share in the personal estate of said
deceased, in the hands of said Administrator on final Settlement of said
estate. This July, 18th 1874.
Peggy (her x mark) HASTING Attest
E.W. TURNER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Peggy HASTING …
Witness my hand, at office,
July 18th 1874. B.f.C. Smith
clk By J.M. Fisher D.C.
Pg 512
Received of Henry C. DENTON, Administrator
of the estate of James W. DENTON, deceased, Ninety Six dollars & 18 cents
the distributive Share in full of the personal estate of said dsed, of David
TYREE & wife Jamima in the hands of said Administrator upon final
Settlement I being the purchaser of said interest. This July, 18th
1874. R.W. POPE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.W. POPE…
Witness my hand, at office,
July 18th 1874. B.f.C.
Smith, clk By J.M. Fisher, D.C.
Pg 513
Know all men by these
presents that I Gemima TYREE wife of D.A. TYREE Jr. have a fee simple interest
in the estate of James W. DENTON, Decd, both in his real and personal estate,
the land lying in Smith County, Tennessee containing about four hundred acres
more or less and bounded as follows, to wit; On the North by Emily DENTON,
Hannah WOOTEN, and John P. CARTER: on the East by Hannah WOOTEN and George
WAGGONER: on the South by J.D. BRADLEY, C.W. WEST and H.H. STALLINGS: on the
West by H.H. STALLINGS and R.W. POPE.
Now for and in consideration of
a certain piece of land this day conveyed to me by R.W. POPE for which I agree
to pay him five hundred dollars is known and described as follows to wit;
bounded on the west by Calvin POPE, North by J.V. TAYLOR East by W.B. WOOTEN,
on the South by W.H. TYREE. Now for the consideration of the above piece of
land valued at five hundred dollars which the said R.W. POPE has this day
transferred to me, I have this day bargained and Sold and do hereby Transfer to
R.W. POPE his heirs and assigns forever all my interest in both the real and
personal estate of James W. DENTON, deceased, and Sixty five dollars in cash,
that the said R.W. POPE his heirs and assigns to have and to hold the same
forever, and I do hereby covenant with the said RW POPE that I have a good
right to convey the said Interest in said estate and the said interest is
unencumbered, I furthermore covenant and bind myself my heirs and my
representatives to warrant and defend the title to RW POPE his heirs and
assigns against the lawful claims of all persons whatsoever
And if my interest in the
said James W. DENTON’s decd estate with the said Sixty five dollars I have this
day paid to R.W. POPE over pays the five hundred dollars mentioned above he is
to pay the remainder over to me, and if the said estate and money above
mentioned fails to pay R.W. POPE his five hundred dollars the remainder is due
when the facts is ascertained and I bind myself to pay the same over to him
I said D.A. TYREE hereby
joins in this deed this Oct 18th 1873
Witness my signature this
signed and delivered in the presence of John P. CARTER Joseph BRADLEY Oct 18th 1873
Pg 514
State of Tennessee Smith
County} To John P. CARTER Esq
You are hereby authorized and
empowered to take the acknowledgement & examination of Gemima TYREE wife of
D.A. TYREE privately and apart…
Witness BfC Smith clerk of
the County Court of said County, this October 11th 1873. B.f.C. Smith, clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Gemima TYREE wife of D.A. TYREE having personally appeared…
Witness my hand and seal this
18th day October 1873 John
P. CARTER, J.P. for Smith County
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John P. CARTER & Joseph BRADLEY subscribing
witnesses…they are acquainted with the bargainor D.A. TYREE Jr….
Witness my hand at office
this October 20th 1873
B.f.C. Smith Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I J.M. Fisher Deputy Clerk of the County Court of said County
hereby certify that the foregoing is a
true & perfect copy of the original.
July 22nd 1874. J.M. Fisher,
D.C.
Pg 515
RB NOLEN and others Exparte}
Received of BFC Smith Clerk
and commissioner in the above case, four hundred and thirty five dollars and
eighty five cents in full of my distributive Share arising from the Sale of the
lands of my said father Stephen NOLEN desc the above cause under decree of
Smith County Court the same being received in land as one of the purchases as
Shown in the record of the case. This July 30th 1874 James N. (his x
mark) NOLEN Ack July 30th
1874 J.M.F.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receptor…
Witness my hand, at office,
July 30th 1874. B.f.C.
Smith, Clk By J.M. Fisher, D.C.
Pg 516
RB NOLEN & others
Exparte}
Received of BFC Smith Clerk
& commissioner in the above cause, four hundred and twenty dollars and
eighty two cents in full of my distributive Share arising from the sale of the
lands of my deceased father Stephen NOLEN under decrees of the Smith County
Court in the above case I having received the same in land being one of the
purchases as Shown in the record This July 30th 1874 Elizabeth B.
(her x mark) BAUGH Ack July 30th
1874 J.M.F.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receptor…privately and apart from her
husband…
Witness my hand, at office,
July, 30th 1874. B.f.C.
Smith, Clk By J.M. Fisher, D.C.
Pg 517
RB NOLEN & others
Exparte} O. Bill to Sell lands
Received of BFC Smith Clerk
& com in this case four hundred and thirty five dollars and eighty two
cents in full of my distributive Share arising from the Sale of the lands of my
deceased father Stephen NOLEN deceased, under decrees of the Smith County Court
in the above cause. I receiving the same in land being one of the purchaseres
as Shown in the record of the case. This July 30th 1874 Thomas (his
x mark) NOLEN Ack July 30th
1874 J.M.F.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Thomas NOLEN…
Witness my hand, at office,
this July 30th 1874. B.f.C.
Smith, Clk &C By J.M. Fisher Deputy Clerk
R.B. NOLEN & others Exparte}
O. Bill to Sell land
Received of BFC Smith Clerk
& com in this case four hundred and five dollars and twenty Seven cents in
full of my distributive Share arising from the Sale of the lands of my father
Stephen NOLEN deceased, under decrees of the Smith County Court in the above
cause. I received the same in land, being one of the joint purchasers as Shown
in the record of the case. This July 30th 1874 Nancy (his x mark)
HALE Ack July 30th 1874 J.M.F.
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…Nancy HALE…privately and apart from her husband…
Witness my hand, at office,
this July 30th 1874. B.f.C.
Smith, Clk By J.M. Fisher, D.C.
Pg 518
RB NOLEN & others
Exparte}
Received of B.F.C. Smith
Clerk & com of Smith County Court, two hundred and Sixty nine dollars &
two cents in full of my distributive Share arising from the Sale of the lands
of my father Stephen NOLEN deceased, also the amount due me as purchaser of
Part of the Share of BF NOLEN under decrees of the Smith County Court in the
above cause, the above is received by giving me credit on my land note I being
the purchaser of some of Said lands at the judicial Sale thereof as Shown in
the records of the case. This July 30th 1874 John N.(his x mark)
NOLEN Ack July 30th
1874 J.M.F.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John N. NOLEN…
Witness my hand, at office,
this July 30th 1874. B.f.C.
Smith, Clerk By J.M. Fisher, D.C.
Pg 519
We
James H. ANGEL & Martha Tennessee ANGEL his wife who is a daughter of
William D. CARDWELL deceased have this day received of G.W. & S.H. CARDWELL
the Administrators of the estate of Leonard H. CARDWELL deceased, Eight hundred
dollars on the distributive Share of said Martha Tennessee in said estate of
said Leonard H. CARDWELL Martha T (her
x mark) ANGEL James H.(his x mark)
ANGEL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James H. ANGEL…And Martha T. ANGEL wife of the said
James H. ANGEL…privately and apart from her husband…
Witness BfC Smith clerk of
the County Court, at office this 4th day of August 1874 B.f.C. Smith, clerk By J.M. Fisher D.C.
A TRUE Copy J.M. Fisher DC
Pg 520
Know all men by these
presents that R.T. MARLOW & Rebecca Frances MARLOW of Gibson in the County
of Ford & state of Illinois, have made constituted and appointed and by these
presents do make constitute and appoint W.N. SUITE of Smith County in the state
of Tennessee, their true and lawful attorney for them and in their names places
and stead to receive and receipt for all moneys of right belonging to them out
of and from the estate of John SUITE deceased and to do all and everything
necessary to be done by or for them, the said R.T. MARLOW & Rebecca Frances
MARLOW in the Settlement of the said estate and in securing and forwarding to
them the said R.T. MARLOW and Rebecca Frances MARLOW, all moneys and proceeds
of said estate belonging to them. Hereby giving and granting unto W.N. SUITE,
their said Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every
act & thing whatsoever required and necessary to be done in and about the
premises as fully to all intents and purposes as they might or could do if
personally present: with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby
ratifying all that their said Attorney W.N. SUITE or his Substitute shall
lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
In witness they have hereunto
set their hands and seals, the twenty Second day of May AD 1874 R.T. MARLOW
Rebecca Frances MARLOW
State of Illinois Ford
County} Personally appeared…R.T. MARLOW…And also Rebecca Frances MARLOW wife of
the said R.T. MARLOW having appeared before me privately and apart…
Witness my hand &
notarial seal this 28th day of May 1874 C.H. Yeomans notary public
Pg 521
State of Illinois Ford County}
I, H.P. Beach Judge…do hereby certify that C.H. Yeomans…was at the time of
taking such acknowledgement a notary Public…In testimony I have hereunto set my
hand this 30th day of May 1874
Hugh P. Beach Judge of the County Court of Ford Co Ill.
State of Illinois Ford
County} SS
I Martin Dunlap Clerk…do
hereby certify that Hugh P. Beach…was at the time of making such certificate
acting Judge of the County Court…
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said County Court at my office in
Paxton in said County this day of June AD 1874
Merton Dunlop clerk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I, B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of the aforesaid County
hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and complete copy of Power of
Attorney & certificate duly signed & sealed.
Witness my hand at office
August 7th 1874 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Pg 522
R.B. NOLEN Exparte} Received
of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above
case Three Hundred & Eighty two dollars & 13 cents being the amount of
Allen NOLENs share or interest in the estate of Stephen NOLEN Dec the same
being a part payment on the notes of James NOLEN executed for the land sold in
this case, and said amount is to be credited on said notes.
This August 11th
1874 Allen Y NOLEN By R.B. NOLEN
Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.B. NOLEN Attorney in fact for Allen Y
NOLEN…Witness my hand at office this August 11th 1874 B.f.C. Smith Clk
Received Aug 12th
1874, of Calvin POPE Administrator of W.B. & Elizabeth DENTON Dec Five
dollars & fifty cents in full of my distributive share of the estate of
said Deceedents arising from the sale of the personal estate of said decedents. D.W. DENTON
Acknowledged before me this
August 12th 1874 BfC Smith
clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…DW DENTON…
Given under my hand at office
Aug 12th 1874 B.f.C. Smith
Clk
Pg 523
W.N. SUITE Exparte} Received,
August 14th 1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County and Commissioner in the above case Thirty two dollars & 46 cents –
less tax for 1874 26 cts and recording Power of Attorney $1.75 & recording
recpt $1.00 in full of the distributive share of Rebecca F. MARLOW in the
estate of John SUITE Dec arising from the sale of the real estate of said decd,
or in the amount of the collected proceeds of said sale sold & distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above case. Rebecca F. MARLOW R.T. MARLOW By W.N. SUITE Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.N.SUITE…
Witness my hand at office
this August 14th 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 524
William S. McCLELLAN vs: Wade
M KEMP et als} O Bill to Sell Land
Received, August 17th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court and Commissioner in the
above case, Ten dollars & 55 cents in full of my distributive Share of the
proceeds of the sale of the lands sold in the above case, I being a daughter of
Jane McCORMACK a daughter of William & Nancy THOMAS decd sold and
distributed under a decree of Smith County Court in the above case. $10.55 J.W. McCORMACK Test W.S. McCLELLAN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.W. McCORMACK personally identified by W.S. McCLELLAN…
Witness my hand at office
this August 17th 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 525
Josiah H. BAIRD vs Frank AGEE
et als}
Received, August 20th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of said County &
Commissioner in said cause, Six dollars & 47 cents in full of my
distributive share in the estate of John HALL dec, arising from the sale of the
real estate of said deceased being the first land note --------, sold &
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court pronounced in the above
case. Manera P. AGEE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receptor…privately & apart from
her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
this 20th August 1874 B.f.C.
Smith Clk
Pg 526
T.J. ARMSTEAD et als vs
Joseph MINTON et als}
Received of BfC Smith Clerk
of the County Court of said County & Commissioner in the above case, in our
note executed for the land sold in this case five Hundred dollars being one
half of said note according to the decree of the County Court pronounced in this
case See Minute Book K page 185. T.J.
ARMISTAD JM ARMISTAD By TJ
ARMISTAD Test B.J. VADEN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
August 29th 1874 B.f.C.
Smith clk
Pg 527
Estate Stephen NOLEN Decd
Received, August 29th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court & Commissioner in the above
case Two Hundred and Forty dollars & 11 cents in full of my distributive
share of the estate of Stephen NOLEN Decd arriseing from the sale of the land
belonging to said estate. Sold & distributed under the decree of Smith
County Court pronounced in the above case
$240 R.B. NOLEN
Received of B.f.C. Smith
Clerk & Commissioner of the Smith County Court Forty five dollars amount allowed
me as Administrator of the estate of Stephen NOLEN Decd as per decree of the
Smith County Court pronounced in the above cause This August 29th 1874
$45.00 R.B. NOLEN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…RB NOLEN…
Witness my hand at office
this Aug 29th 1874 BfC Smith
clk
Pg 528
Know all men by these
presents: that we Thos McKEE and T.A. McKEE of Wilson County in the state of
Tennessee, have made constituted and appointed and by these presents do make
constitute and appoint S.R. McKEE of the County of Wilson and state of
Tennessee our true & lawful Atty irrevocable for us and in our name, place
and stead, hereby annulling and revoking all former powers of Atty or
authorization whatsoever in the premises to sign our names as his securities to
any bond or other instrument of writing that it may be necessary for him to
sign or make in the County Court of Smith County in the state of Tennessee as
guardian of William BEASLEY and Laura BEASLEY (minors) and citizens of Smith
County in the State of Tennessee and we do give and grant to said Atty full
power and authority to do and perform all and any act and thing whatsoever,
requisite & necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully to all
intents and purposes or might or could do if personally present at the doing
thereof: and we do hereby ratify and confirm all that our Atty may or lawfully
do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. In witness hereof we hereunto set our
hands and seals this Aug. 1st day 1874. Thos McKEE T.A. McKEE M.F. McKEE
RC ROSE Witnesses
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I, B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court of said County hereby certify
that the foregoing is a true & complete copy of Power of Atty on file in my
office
Witness my hand at office in
Carthage This Aug 1874 B.f.C.Smith Clk
Pg 529
S.B. CHAMBERS et als VS Hosey CARMON et als}
Received, September 5th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court & Commissioner in the above
case Two Hundred & fifty Nine dollars & 36 cts, less cost of recording
this recept $1.25 in full of my distributive share in the estate of William
CHAMBERS Dec, arising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased, sold
& distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above case. Elizabeth KEY L.W. KEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receiptors…And also personally
appeared Elizabeth KEY wife of L.W. KEY separately & apart…
Witness my hand at office
this September 5th 1874
B.f.C. Smith clk
Pg 530
S.B. CHAMBERS et als VS: Hosey CARMON et als}
Received, September 5th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the Smith County Court and Commissioner in the
above case Two Hundred & fifty nine dollars & 36 cents in full of my
distributive in the estate of William CHAMBERS Dec, arrising from the sale of
the real estate of said deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of
Smith County Court in the above case, less $1.25 for recording Receipt Mary A. TUNSTALL CH TUNSTALL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing bargainors…And also personally
appeared before me Mary A. TUNSTALL wife of Chas. H. TUNSTALL privately &
apart…
Witness my hand at office
this September 5th 1874
B.f.C. Smith clk
Pg 531
S.B. CHAMBERS et als VS: Hosey CARMON et als}
Received September 7th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court and commissioner in the above
case Two Hundred & fifty nine dollars & 36 cents in full of my
distributive in the estate of William CHAMBERS dec, arrising from the sale of
the real estate of said deceased sold and distributed under the order of the
Smith County Court in the above case.
B.F. CHAMBERS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.f. CHAMBERS…
Witness my hand at office
this 7th September 1874
B.f.C. Smith clk
Estate Peggy BEASLEY
Received, September 8th
1874, of B.J. VADEN Administrator of the estate of Peggy BEASLEY decd Six
dollars & 25 cents in full of a legacy left me by my grandfather Johnson
BEASLEY Decd to be paid out of the estate of Peggy BEASLEY decd. under the will
of said Johnson BEASLEY Decd James H
BEASLEY
Pg 532
S.B. CHAMBERS & others
VS: Hosey CARMON et als}
Received September 8th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith Clerk of the County Court & Commissioner in the above
case Two Hundred & fifty Nine dollars & 36 cents in full of my
distributive share of the estate of Wm CHAMBERS Dec, arriseing from the sale of
the real estate of said deceased, sold & distributed under the decree of
said County Court.
S.B. CHAMBERS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…S.B. CHAMBERS…
Witness my hand at office
this September 8th 1874
B.f.C. Smith clk
Pg 533
Estate of James W. DENTON
Deceased
Received, September 12th
1874, of H.C. DENTON Administrator of the estate of James W. DENTON Decd,
Sixtyfour dollars & 12 cents in full of our distributive Share of the
personal estate of said Jas W. DENTON Deceased in the hands of said
Administrator to be distributed. Thos J
(his x mark) HALE Sarah J HALE Test E.W. Turner
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receptors…Also personally appeared
Sarah J. HALE wife of Thos J. HALE privately & apart…
Witness my hand at office
this September 12th 1874
B.f.C. Smith Clk
Pg 534
S.B. CHAMBERS et als vs Hosey CARMON et als}
Received, September 14th
1874, of BfC Smith former Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case Two Hundred & fifty nine dollars & 36
cts less $1.25 to pay for recording this receipt in full of all moneys due me
from the sale of the real estate of Wm CHAMBERS Dec, Sold & distributed
under the decree of said Court. I being the owner by purchase of the share or
interest of W.S. CHAMBERS. J.L.
ALEXANDER by J.L. ALEXANDER Jr.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
this September 14th 1874 S.
Allison clk
Pg 535
H.J. PERKINS Admst &C vs:
I.G. BOULTON et als} Received, September 26th 1874, of B.f.C. Smith
former Clerk & Commissioner in the above case (MB “J” 454) One Hundred
& fifty dollars the fee allowed J.B. MOORES & J.B. LUSTER as Attorneys
for the Administrator in the above case. The said fee of One Hundred &
fifty dollars being ordered to be paid to said Attorneys by the decree of the
Smith County Court pronounced at the September term 1874 (MB “K”) Said fund or
fee ordered to be paid by said Smith as former Clerk & Commissioner in the
above case – the same to be taken out of the funds in the hands of said Smith
in the said abovementioned case. J.B.
LUSTER By JM FISHER Atty Attest Wm B.
PICKERING
Estate James W. DENTON Dced,
Received, October 1st
1874, of H.C. DENTON Admr &C of the estate of James W. DENTON Decd one
hundred and ninety two dollars and 96 cents in full of the distributive Share
J.B. DENTON, Decd, in the personal estate of said James W. DENTON, decd in the
hands of said Administrator to be distributed.
J.H. HARPER Admr of the estate of J.B. DENTON, Decd.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.H. HARPER…
Witness my hand, at office,
Oct 1st 1874 S. Allison Clk
By J.M. Fisher D.C.
Pg 536
Estate of James W. DENTON
We Joseph HARPER James B.
MARKS, Lemuel SKELTON & W.J. SHIELDS acknowledge our Selves indebted to the
State of Tennessee in the Sum of four hundred Dollars to be void if Joseph
HARPER who has this day Received from Henry C. DENTON administrator of James W
DENTON Deceast the Sum of one Hundred and ninety two Dollars and thirty Six
cents the Share of Joseph B. DENTON of whom he is own of the personal Estate
Should pay and & Refund Ratable part of any Debt or Debts against Said
Estate which may hearafter be Sued for and Recovered or otherwise Duly made to
appear this October the 1st 1874
JH HARPER WJ SHIELDS JB MARKS
Lemuel SKELTON
Attest S Allison Clerk at
office Octr 1st 1874 S.
Allison Clk
Pg 537
Sarah HALL’s Estate}
Received of James H. YOUNG
Executor of Sarah HALL Deceased, Fifty Seven dollars and Seventy eight cts in
full of our distributive share of both personal and real estate of the said
Sarah HALL Decd This October 9th 1874. W.M. KEMP M.O. (her x
mark) KEMP
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.M. KEMP & M.O. KEMP…Also M.O. KEMP wife of
W.M. KEMP… privately & apart…
Witness my hand, at office,
this 10th October 1874 J.M.
Fisher D.C.
Pg 538
John Y. ATWOOD et als vs:
Sarah F. ATWOOD et als}
Received of B.f.C. Smith
former Clerk & Commissioner in the above case Fifty one dollars & 96
cents in full of my distributive share in the estate of Elizabeth ATWOOD dec
arriseing from the sale of the land, sold by decree of the Smith County Court
in the above case and distributed under the decree of said Court that amount
being in full of the last land note collected by said Commissioner This October
12th 1874 Nancy J. ATWOOD
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…Nancy J. ATWOOD…
Witness my hand at office
this October 12th 1874 S.
Allison Clk By J.M. Fisher D.C.
Pg 539
John Y. ATWOOD et als vs:
Sarah F. ATWOOD et als}
Received of B.f.C. Smith
former Clerk & Commissioner in the above case Fifty one dollars & 96
cents in full of my distributive share in the estate of Elizabeth ATWOOD dec,
arrising from the sale of the lands sold and distributed in the above case by
decree of the Smith County Court in the above case This October 12th
1874 B.F. ATWOOD administrator of Sarah
F. ATWOOD deceased $51.96
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.F. ATWOOD Administrator of the estate of Sarah F.
ATWOOD Dec…
Witness my hand at office
this October 12th 1874 J.M.
Fisher D.C.
Pg 540
John F. ATWOOD et als vs:
Sarah F. ATWOOD et als}
Received of B.f.C. Smith
former Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case
Fifty one dollars & 96 cents in full of my distributive share of the estate
of Elizabeth ATWOOD decd arrising from the sale of the lands sold by the
decrees of the Smith County Court in the above case & distributed under the
decrees of said Court. This October 12th
1874 John Y. ATWOOD $51.96
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John Y. ATWOOD…
Witness my hand at office
this October 12th 1874 J.M.
Fisher D.C.
Pg 541
John F. ATWOOD et als VS
Sarah F. ATWOOD et als}
Received of B.f.C. Smith
former Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioners in the above case,
Fifty one dollars & 96 cents in full of my distributive share in the estate
of Elizabeth ATWOOD deceased arrising from the sale of the lands sold by decree
of said Court in the above case & distributed under the orders of said
Court. This October 12th
1874 E.F. ATWOOD $51.96
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…E.F. ATWOOD…
Witness my hand at office
this October 12th 1874 J.M.
Fisher D.C.
Pg 542
John F. ATWOOD et als vs:
Sarah F. ATWOOD et als}
Received of B.f.C. Smith
former Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case
Fifty one dollars & 96 cents in full of the distributive share of Turner F.
ATWOOD and also received of said B.f.C. Smith Fifty one dollars & 96 cents
in full of the distributive share of Newton (?) ATWOOD and Fifty one dollars
& 96 cents in full of the distributive share of Moses F. ATWOOD in the
estate of Elizabeth ATWOOD dec said fund arrising from the sale of the real
estate of said deceased, sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court, pronounced in the above cause. October 12th 1874 John Y. ATWOOD Guardian of TF ATWOOD
Newton ATWOOD MF ATWOOD $155.88
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John Y. ATWOOD Guardian…
Witness my hand at office
this October 12th 1874 J.M.
Fisher D.C.
Pg 543
John Jones et als vs. J.H. EATON et als}
Received of Isaac JONES Admr
of James EATON decd Thirty nine dollars & 43 cents in full of all moneys
comeing to us from the estate of James EATON decd as heirs of Ebenezer EATON
decd which is in the hands of said Admr as appears from Minute Book – for 1867
to 1869 See M.B. 1867-to 1869. Page 496 & 7.
This October 22nd
1874 James M. EATON Joseph LICKLIDER Albert B. SORRELL Martha J. LICKLIDER Margarett M. EATON Nancy P. SORRELL By Elijah (his x mark) WORFORD
their Attorney in fact.
Attest John JONES E.I. YEAMAN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Elijah WORFORD Atty in fact…Witness my hand, at
office this October 22nd 1874
J.M. Fisher D.C.
Pg 544
Power of Attorney Know all men by these presents that we James
M EATON and Margarett EATON his wife and Joseph LICKLIDER and Martha J.
LICKLIDER his wife formerly Martha J. EATON and Albert B SORRELL and Nancy P
EATON of the County of Crawford and State of Missouri heirs at Law of Ebenezer
EATON Decd. late of Jackson County Missouri have this day made constituted and
appointed and by these presents do make constitute and appoint Elijah WARFORD
of DeKalb County and State of Tennessee our true and Lawful Attorney for us and
in our Names and for our use To Sell and Dispose of absolutely in fee Simple
our interest in and to all Lands, tenements and hereditaments belonging to the
Estate of Elizabeth EATON Deceased, late of the County and State last aforesaid
for Sutch price or prices or Sum or Sums of Money and to Such person or persons
as he Shall think fit and Covanant and for us and in our names and as our act
and deed to Sign Execute and acknowledge and deliver such Deed or Deeds,
Conveyance or Conveyances for the absolute Sale and Disposal thereof as our
Said Attorney Shall think fit and Expedient hereby Ratifying and Confirming all
Such Deeds Conveyances bargains and Sales at any time thereafter be made by our
Said Attorney touching or Concerning the premises and to ask demand Sue for
Recover and Receive all Such Sum or Sums of Money Debts Goods ------ and other
demands whatsoever whis is or Shall be Due owing payable and belonging to us by
any Manner or Means What Soever from the aforesaid Estate, Giving and Granting
unto our Said Attorney by these presents our full and whole power Strength and
authority in and about the premises to have use and take all Lawful ways and
means for the purposes aforesaid and upon this Receipt of
Pg 545
Any Such debts Dues or Sums
of Money or acquittances or other Sufficient discharges for us and in our names
to Make Seal and deliver And Generally all and Every other act or acts thing
and things device & decrees in law whatsoever needful and necessary to be
done in and about the premises for us and in our names to do Execute and
perform as fully largely and amply to all intents and purpises as we our Selves
might or could do if personally present and Attorneys one or more under him for
the purpises aforesaid to make and constitute and again at pleasure to Revoke
herby Ratifying and holding firm and Effectual all and whatsoever our Said
Attorney shall Lawfully do in and about the premises by virtue here of In
Witness whereof we have here to Set our hands, and affixed our Seals this the
Eleventh day of September one thousand Eight hundred, and Seventy four James M. EATON Joseph LICKLIDER Albert
B. SORRELL Martha J. LICKLIDER Margaret M EATON Nancy P. SORRELL
State of Missouri County of
Crawford}…personally appeared… James M. EATON and Margarett EATON his wife
Joseph LICKLIDER and Martha J LICKLIDER his wife and Albert B. SORRELL and
Nancy P. SORRELL his wife…and the said Margaret EATON Martha J LICKLIDER Nancy
P SORRELL…
Pg 546
…sepperate and apart from
their Said husbands…
In testimony whereof I have
herto Set my hand and affixed my official Seal this 11th day of
September 1874 E.A. P----ell Notary
Republick
Received October 30th
1874 of William C. DENNEY Admr of the estate of Jane BRADLEY Decd Sixty four
dollars & 50 cents in full of my distributive share in said estate, arising
from the sale of personal property sold by said Admr. and due as per Settlement
of Said Admr. which is recorded in Admrs Settlement Book R. Page 377 Susan J BURTON GM BURTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared… Susan J. BURTON
& G.M. BURTON …Witness my hand, at office, Oct 30TH
1874. J.M. Fisher D.C.
Pg 547
Received October 30th
1874, of W.C. DENNEY Admr. of the estate of Jane BRADLEY, Decd, Sixty four
dollars & 50 cents in full of my distributive share in said estate, arising
from the sale of personal property sold by said Admr. and due as per
settlement. Admr Settlement Book R. Page 377.
W.L. BRADLEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.L. BRADLEY…
Witness my hand at office,
Oct 30TH 1874. J.M. Fisher
D.C.
Pg 548
Power of Attorney This indenture Entered into between JH BAIRD
of Smith County Tennessee and Jessee BAIRD and wife Martha BAIRD of Crittenden
County KY I Jessee BAIRD and wife
Martha BAIRD have this day bargained and Sold and do herby transfer and convey
to the Said J.H. BAIRD his heirs and assigns for ever for the consideration of
one hundred and thirty and Dollars, to me paid all of the Right title and
interet I have in a tract of Land lying in Smith County Tennessee District No.
15th the Dower of Polly BAIRD wife of Reuben BAIRD Decest and I
Jessee BAIRD have this day also bargained and Sold to the Said J.H. BAIRD all
my Right title and interet in a tract of Land lying in Smith County Tennessee
and District No 20 the Dower Set apart for Judia BAIRD The widow of Josiah
BAIRD Senr Decest for the consideration of Nineteen Dollars My interet of the
Last Dissegnated tract of Land being an ninth of a ninth the Said Jessee BAIRD
warrants and Defends the Same to the Said J.H. BAIRD his heirs and assigns for
ever the Said Jessee BAIRD further covenants with the Said J.H. BAIRD that he
has a good Rite to convey his Said interest in the above named tract of land or
the proceeds thereof I Jessee BAIRD do also authorize the Said J.H. BAIRD
Receive and Recept for any proceeds that may be coming to me from any of the
before mentioned Estates in as full and Lawful manner as if I had done the Same
my self Jessee H. BAIRD Martha BAIRD
State of Kentucky County of
Crittenden} I James C Jones Clerk of the County Court of the County and State
aforesaid do herby certify that the foregoing Deed of Conveyance from Jessee
BAIRD and wife Martha BAIRD and Power of Attorney from Jessee BAIRD to JH BAIRD
was on this day produced to me in my office by he Said Jessee BAIRD and wife
Martha and was by them acknowledged before me Sepperately and
Pg 549
and apart from each other and
in due form of Law to be their free binding act and Deed for the uses and
purposes therein contained and ordered to be certified to the proper office for
Record which is now done accordingly Witness my hand this 19th day
of October in the A.D. 1874 James C. Jones Clk
State of Kentucky Crittenden
County} I, Thomas J. Nunn presiding Judge…do herby certify that James C Jones…is
and was at the time of Signing…acting Clk…
Given under my this the 19th
day of October 1874 T.J. Nunn J.C.C.C.
State of Kentucky Crittenden
County} I James C Jones Clerk…do herby certify that Thomas J. Nunn…is and was
at the time of Signing…Judge of the Crittenden County Court…
Given under my hand and Seal
of office at Marrian…This the 19th day of October 1874 James C Jones Clerk
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Pg 551
Josiah BAIRD et als VS: Wm
BAIRD et als} Received, November 2nd 1874, of B.f.C. Smith former
Clerk & Commissioner in the above case Nineteen dollars & 83 cents in
full of the distributive Share of Jesse BAIRD in the estate of Josiah BAIRD Sr
Deceased arriseing from the sale of that part of said real estate covered by
the Dower of Judith BAIRD Dec. sold and distributed under a decree of the
County Court pronounced in the above cause
Jeremiah H BAIRD assignee of Jesse BAIRD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared...Jeremy H BAIRD…
Witness my hand at office
this November 2nd 1874. J.M.
Fisher D.C.
Pg 552
James W. DENTON Decd Estate
Received November 3rd
1874, of Henry C. DENTON Admr of the estate of James W. DENTON, Decd one
hundred and ninety two dollars & 36 cents in full of our distributive share
of the personal property of said estate in the hands of said Admr James B STALLINGS EF STALLINGS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James B. STALLINGS…And E.F. STALLINGS wife of James
B. STALLINGS…
Witness my hand at office,
November 3rd 1874 J.M.
Fisher D.C.
Pg 553
James W. DENTON Decd Estate
Received November 3rd
1874 of Henry C. DENTON Admr &C of the estate of James W. DENTON Decd.
Ninety Six dollars & 18 cents in full of our distributive Share of the
personal property of said estate in the hands of said Admr J.T. WOOTTEN
Mary Z. (her x mark) WOOTTEN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.T. WOOTTEN…And Mary E. WOOTTEN wife of J.T.
WOOTTEN…
Witness my hand, at office,
November 3rd 1874 J.M.
Fisher D.C
Pg 554
J.B. STALLINGS & wife Power
of Atty to W.L.B. STALLINGS
We JB STALLINGS & wife
Elizabeth F STALLINGS do herby nominate and appoint WLB STALLINGS our Attorney
in fact to demand and Receive for us from BfC Smith former Clerk of the Smith
County Court or any other person having possession of or Liable for the Same a
distributive Share which has decended to us from James W. DENTON ---- Deceased
late of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee arising from the Sale of the
lands of Said deceadent in the Smith County Court in case of Henry C DENTON
& others vs J.C. DENTON and others and all necessary Receipts Bonds and
acquittances for us and in our names to Execute for and about the same we do
further Empower our Said Attorney to Sue for and Receive the Same or any part
Thereof and for that purpose to make and Employ one or more Attorneys under him
and to do all other acts and things necessary to accomplish the objects of this
power at our Expense and charge and we do herby Ratify and Confirm all the
lawful actings and doings of our Said Attorney in the premises as fully as if
we were present and doing the Same our Selves This Nov. the 3rd
1874 James B. STALLINGS EF STALLINGS Test E.W. TURNER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James B STALLINGS…also appeared EF STALLINGS the
wife of the Said James B. STALLINGS…
Witness at office November
the 3rd 1874 S Allison Clk
Pg 555
Power Atty WOOTTEN J.T. &
wife to H.C. DENTON
We J.T. WOOTTEN and wife Mary
E WOOTTEN herby nominate & appoint Henry C DENTON our Attorney in fact to
demand & Receive for us of BfC Smith former Clerk of the Smith County Court
or any other person having possession of the Same our Distributive Share in the
Estate of James W DENTON Deceased late of the County of Smith & State of
Tennessee arising from the Sale of the Real Estate in Smith County in the case
of H. DENTON & others vs J.C. DENTON & others Estate personal property
(Chores word unclear) in action or
otherwise of Said deceadent and all necessary Receipts bonds and acquitances
for us and in our names to Execute we do further Empower our Said attorney to
Sue for and Recover in our names the Same or any part thereof and if Deemed
necessary to Employ one or more attorneys and to do all other acts and things
necessary for the objects of this power at our expense and we do herby Ratify
and confirm all the Lawful actings and Doings of our Said Attorneys in the
premises as fully if we were present and doing the Same The foregoing power to
our Said Attorney in fact being intended to Embrace and cover all the Estates
of Every Kind and description comming to the undersigned Mary E WOOTTEN from
the Estate of Said Deceased. This the 3rd of November 1874 James T WOOTTEN Mary E (her x mark) WOOTTEN
Test E.W. TURNER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James T WOOTTEN …also appeared Mary E WOOTTEN the
wife of James T WOOTTEN …
Witness my hand and Seal this
November the 3rd 1874 S
Allison Clk
Pg 556
(writing is very vague, hard to decipher)
Received of Samuel Allison
Clerk &C Twenty five Dollars & 5 Cts in full of Decree of the Smith
County Court in the Case of T----ty H ROBINSON by Guardian vs Addison LAW et
als in f--- of Nancy LAW This Nov 9 1874
Nancy LAW by John A FITE Atty
Received of Samuel Allison
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee One hundred and ninety two
dollars & 70 Cts by way of crediting my first land note Given in the Case
of T----ty H ROBINSON by Guardian vs Addison LAW et als said amount being the
amount Due me in said Cause as shows by Decree at November Term 1874. This
November 9 1874. A.H LAW
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…John A FITE Attorney for Nancy LAW…the case of T.H.
ROBINSON Guardian of Nancy LAW…
Nov the 9th
1874 S. Allison Clk
State of Tennessee Smith County}
personally appeared…Adison LAW…
This November the 9th
1874. S. Allison Clk
Pg 557
(writing is very vague, hard to decipher)
Refunding Bond Jessue PALMERs Estate
We T.P.KINY AB KINY Moses
ESTES Martha ENOCK & Ruse ENOCK are held and firmly Bound to the State of
Tennessee in the penal Sum of four hundred and Eighty nine and Twelve cents for
the purposes as follows
That whereas that we the
above named parties TP KIRNY AB KIRNY Moses ESTES and Martha ENOCKS lawful
heirs and Distributees of the Estate of Jessee PALMER deceased, have this day
Receive of JT. SHEPHERD, administrator of the Said Decd, the Sum of two hundred
and forty four Dollars & fifty Six cents that is to Say TP KIRNY Receive
the Sum of Sixty one dollars and fourteen cents & AB Kirny the Sum of Sixty
one dollars & fourteen cents Moses ESTESS the Sum of Sixty one Dollars
& fourteen cents and Martha ENOCKS the Sum of Sixty one Dollars &
fourteen cents making the Sum of two hundred and forty four dollars and fifty
Six cents which is all the money Remaining in the hands of Said administrators
belonging to the Estate of the Said Deceased, all of which we as Resident are
Entitled to Receive the Said Decd being our own under that is to Say, we are
the heirs of Selia PALMER and Avy(?) PALMER who married Respectively Moses
Estus ESTUES Sr and Robert KIRRY (KIRNY) and the Said Decest had three brothers
namely John PALMER Spires PALMER and Grunby PALMER who were nonresidents and
whose heirs have not made application for their distributive Shares of Said
Estate and also one other Sister namely Susan PALMER whose Share of Said Estate
has not bin paid in full and who does not make application for the ballance of
her distributive Share of Said Estate Now we bind our Selves Jointly and
individually to pay over and Refund our Ratable portion of any or all
distributive Shares of Lawful heirs, or distributer who are nonresidents and
whose Residence are unknown upon application of Said Nonresidents and also all
claims or demands against Said Estate Sued for or otherwise made to duly appear
herein under our hands and Seal this Nov the 7th 1874 an nost hace
Pg 558
Thos P KIRNY AB KIRNY
MC ESTUS MJ. ENOCK Ruse (his x mark) ENOCK Attest Thos A MORRIS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…T.P KIRNEY AB KIRNEY M.C ESTUS MJ ENOCK & RUSE
ENOCK…at office this Nov the 14th 1874 S Allison Clk of Said County
We T.P KIRNEY AB KIRNEY Moses
Moses ESTUS and Martha ENOCK heirs this day received of JT SHEPHERD
administrator of Jessee PALMER Decest the Sum of two hundred and forty four
dollars, and fifty Six cents, that is to Say to T.P. KIRNEY the Sum of Sixty
one Dollars and fourteen cents unto AB KIRNEY Sixty one dollars and fourteen
cents Mosus ESTUS Sixty one Dollars and fourteen cents and to Martha ENOCK
Sixty one Dollars and fourteen cents Making this the above amount of two
hundred and forty four Dollars and fifty Six cents being in full of all moneys
or effects in the hands of said administrator this Nov the 7th
1874 TP KIRNY AB KIRNY Moses ESTUS Martha ENOCK Attest T.A. MORRIS T.M. WARREN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Thos.P KIRNEY AB KIRNEY MC ESTES & Martha J
ENOCK…
Witness my hand at office
this Nov the 14th 1874 S
Allison Clk of Said County
Pg 559
Received of JT SHEPHERD
administrator of Jessee PALMER Decd the Sum of Seven Dollars and thirty Six
cents which is my Entire interest in the Estate of the Said PALMER Decd which
was in the hands of the Said SHEPHERD administrator this September 1869 James M ESTES Attest ET ST---- IJ (JJ)
ESTES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…IJ (JJ) ESTES one of the Subscribing
witnesses…acquainted with James M ESTES…
Witness at office this Nov
the 14th 1874 S Allison Clk
Received of JT SHEPHERD
administrator of Jessee PALMER Decd, the Sum of forty four Dollars and five
cents it being my Shear of the Estate of Said PALMER Decd all moneys in the
hands this August 26 1867 at this date
Susan (her x mark) PALMER
attest Martha ENOCK William ENOCK
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Martha ENOCK & William E ENOK the Subscribing
witnesses…acquainted with Susan PALMER…
Witness at office Nov the 14th
1874 S Allison Clk
Pg 560
August 16th
186 Received of JT SHEPHERD
administrator of Jessee PALMER Deceased five dollars which is a part of my
Shear of the Estate of Jessee PALMER and also My Sister Elizabeth G. ESTUS for
whom I am acting under a Lawful power of attorney W.J. ESTES Attest T.S.
HUNT Mosses C ESTUS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Moses C ESTES, one of the Subscribing
witnesses…acquainted with WS ESTES…
Witness my hand at office Nov
the 14th 1874 S Allison Clk
Recd November 19th
1874 of Henry C. DENTON Admr of the estate of JAMES W. DENTON Decd Sixty four
dollars & 12 cents, (less one dollar & 25 cents for recording this
receipt) in full of all moneys coming to my ward Robert W. DENTON, from the
estate of said James W DENTON Decd and in the hands of said Administrator of
the personal property JB PURNELL
Guardian of Robt. W. DENTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.B. PURNELL…
Witness my hand at office Nov
the 19th 1874 J.M. Fisher
D.C.
Pg 561
NH COOKSEY et als vs Sis
COOKSEY et als}
Received Nov. 26th
1874 of BfC Smith former clerk & commissioner of Smith County Court in the
above cause Three hundred & Seventeen dollars & 003/7 cents in full of
my distributive share of the Second land note, executed to the Clerk for the
payment of the purchase money on the land sold by decree of the County Court in
this cause NH COOKSEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…N.H. COOKSEY…
Witness my hand at office Nov
26th 1874 J.M. Fisher D.C.
NH COOKSEY et als vs Sis
COOKSEY et als}
Received Nov. 26th
1874 of BfC Smith former Clerk of the County Court of Smith County, and
commissioner in the above cause, Three Hundred & Seventeen dollars &
003/7 cents in full of my distributive share of the second land note, executed
to the Clerk for the payment of the purchase money on the land sold by decree
of the County Court in the above cause
WW COOKSEY Attest NH COOKSEY JG
COOKSEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…WW COOKSEY…
Witness my hand at office
November 26th 1874. J.M. Fisher D.C.
Pg 562
N.H. COOKSEY et als vs Sis
COOKSEY et als}
Received Novr 26th
1874 of BfC Smith former Clerk of Smith County Court, & commissioner in the
above case, Three Hundred & Seventeen dollars & 003/7 cents in full of
my distributive share of the second land note executed to the Clerk of the
County Court for the payment of the purchase money on the land sold by decree
of said Court in the above cause JG
COOKSEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.G. COOKSEY…
Witness my hand, at office,
Nov 26th 1874. J.M. Fisher, D.C.
N.H. COOKSEY et als vs Sis
COOKSEY et als}
Received Nov 26th
1874 of BfC Smith former Clerk of Smith County Court and Commissioner in the
above case, Three Hundred & Seventeen dollars & 003/7 cents in full of
my distributive share of the Second land note executed to the Clerk of the
County Court for the payment of the purchase money of the land sold by Decree
of said Court in the above cause Ewing
COOKSEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Ewing COOKSEY…
Witness my hand, at office,
Nov 26/74. J.M. Fisher, D.C.
Pg 563
N.H. COOKSEY et als vs Sis
COOKSEY et als}
Received Nov 26th
1874 of BfC Smith former clerk of the Smith County Court, and commissioner in
the above cause, Three hundred & Seventeen dollars & 003/7 cents in
full of the distributive share of Sis COOKSEY arising from the sale of the real
estate of Benj. COOKSEY, Decd, said fund being in full of the amount collected
by the Clerk on the second land note & Distributed by decree of the Smith
County Court in the above case DM
STINECIPHER Admr of Sis STINECIPHER, Decd, formerly Sis COOKSEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…D.M. STINECIPHER…
Witness my hand at office,
Nov 26th 1874 J.M. Fisher, D.C.
N.H. COOKSEY et als vs Sis
COOKSEY et als}
Received Nov 26th
1874, of BfC Smith former clerk of the County Court of Smith County, and
commissioner in the above cause, Three Hundred & Seventeen dollars &
003/7 cents in full of the distributive share of Baker COOKSEY out of the
Second land note arising from the sale of the real estate of Benj. COOKSEY,
Decd sold & Distributed under the decrees of the Smith County Court in the
above cause Ewing COOKSEY Guardian
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Ewing COOKSEY…
Witness my hand, at office,
Nov 26th 1874. J.M. Fisher, D.C
Pg 564
NH COOKSEY et als vs Sis
COOKSEY et als}
Recd Nov 26th
1874, of BfC Smith former clerk of Smith County Court & commissioner in the
above cause, Three Hundred & seventeen dollars & 003/7 cents in full of
my distributive share arising from the sale of the land of Benj. COOKSEY decd
sold & distributed under the Decrees of Smith County Court in the above
cause, of the second land note. B.D.
(his x mark) COOKSEY Attest NH COOKSEY
DM STINECIPHER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.D. COOKSEY…
Witness my hand at office,
THIS Nov. 26th 1874. J.M. Fisher, D.C.
Pg 565
Power of Attorney
Know all men by these
presents that I John MINTEN have this day made, constituted and by these
presents do make constitute and appoint J.M. FISHER of Carthage Smith County
Tennessee my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name place and stead to
demand and receive from BfC Smith former Clerk & Commissioner of Smith
County Court all the money due me on the first land note in his hands arising
from the Sale of the Real Estate of Thomas MINTEN Decd in the case of TJ
ARMSTEAD et als VS: Joseph MINTEN et als in Said County Court Giving and
Granting unto my Said attorney full power and authority to do and perform all
and every act and thing whatsoever Requisite and necessary to be done in and
about the premises as fully to all intents and purposes as I might or could do
if personally present herby Ratifying and confirming all that my Said attorney
Shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue herof
In witness where of I have
hereunto Set my hand and Seal this the 30th day of November
1874 John (his x mark) MINTEN Attest S Allison Clerk of Said County
Court Attest GW T---D---LL W.C. BAKER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…John MINTEN…
Witness my hand at office
this Nov 30th 1874 S Allison
Clk of Said County of Smith Tennessee
Pg 566
William McCLELLAN vs Wade
KEMP}
Received April 10th
1877 of BfC Smith former Clk & Commissioner Ten dollars & fifty three
cents in full of my distributive share of the estate of Wm THOMAS Deceased
arrising from the sale of the real estate of which said THOMAS died seized
& possed, less fee for according this receipt and cost 40cts, said fund
arrising from the sale of said real estate sold and distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court pronounced in the above case. Samuel K. (his x mark) McCORMACK Attest RB HERRING
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…S.K. McCORMACK…
Witness my hand at office
this April 10th 1877 S
Allison Clerk
Pg 567
ARMSTEAD T.J. etals VS:
MINTON Joseph}
Received, December 7th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk & Commissioner of the Smith County
Court, One hundred & twentyfive dollars in full of the distributive share
of John MINTON arrising from the first land note given for the purchase of the
land sold by decree of the County Court in the above case. $125.
John MINTON By J.M. FISHER Atty in fact
State of Tennessee Smith County}
personally appeared… J.M. FISHER…
Witness at office this,
December The 7th 1874 S
Allison Clk
Pg 568
Power of Attorney
State of Kentucky Mulingburg
County}
Know all whom, it may concern
that I Margaret P. TUDOR of the County & State above named for My Self and
in my own name and together with my husband Daniel TUDOR of Said County &
State do herby nominate constitute and appoint William N SUIT of Smith County
State of Tennessee my true and Lawful attorney for me and in my own name and my
said husband for himself in So mutch as is buy him Required doth herin Join in
Said appointment of my brother William N. SUIT to do any and all things
necessary and proper to collect the money due me as child an heir at Law of
John SUIT Deceased and I herby Empower him my Said Attorney to Receive and
Receipt for any and all monies that may
be Due me as proceeds of the Estate of my Deceased Father and Doth Ratify his
Said acts my Said husband Daniel alias RD TUDER with me Joining in this power
of attorney as though we were present
and Doing whatever is necessary and proper in person. Given under our hands
this 6th day of October 1874
R.D. TUDER Margaret P. TUDER
State of Kentucky Mulingburg
County}…R.D. TUDER & wife Margarett J. TUDER to William N SUIT…
Given under my hand and
official…
Pg 569
… Seal 6th day of
October 1874 John E. RENO Clk
State of Kentucky Mulenburg
County} I John C Thompson Judge…certify that John E. Reno is the…Clerk of Said
Court…
Given under my hand as Judge
of Said Court, this October 6th 1974 J.C. Thompson Judge Muleinburg County Court
State of Kentucky Mulenburg
County} I John Reno Clerk…certify that the Hon John C Thompson is…Judge of Said
Court…
Witness my hand as Clerk of
Said Court this October the 6th 1974 Jno. E. Reno, Clk
S. Allison Clk of Smith
County Tennessee
Pg 570
W.N. SUITE Exparte} Received,
Decr 7th 1874, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk & Commissioner of
the Smith County Court Thirty Two dollars & 46 cents in full of my
distributive share of the proceeds of the sale of the real estate of John SUITE
Dec which has come into the hands of said Clerk & Commissioner less the
cost & taxes $32.46 Margaret P
TUDER RD TUDER by WN SUITE Attorney in
fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.N. SUITE Atty in fact…
Witness my hand at office
this December 7th 1874 S.
Allison Clk By JM Fisher D.C.
Pg 571
G.W. & S.H. CARDWELL et
als vs: Elizabeth B. HUFFHINES et als} O Bill to sell land
Received of BfC Smith former clerk
and commissioner in the above cause one hundred & fifty dollars part of my
distributive share of the proceeds arising from the sale of the land of my
Grand father L.H. CARDWELL Deceased sold by order of the County of the County
in the above cause and ordered to be paid me by the County Court of Smith
County at the September Term thereof 1874. See Minute Book K. Page, 420. Martha (her x mark) T. ANGEL Test John A. FITE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Martha T ANGEL…
witness at office December
the 7th 1874 S. Allison Clerk
Pg 572
$40.00 Received of B.B.
WASHBURN & L. WASHBURN Executors of the will of Lewis WASHBURN Decast the
Sum of forty Dollars part of the Distributive Share of the undersigned V.N.
BOSS, wife of the undersigned TD BOSS of the Estate of her Grandfather the Said
Lewis WASHBURN Decast this the 14th day of December 1874 TD BOSS
Vesposia N BOSS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…T.D. BOSS and his wife V.N. BOSS…
Given under my hand and the Seal
of the Court at office in this the 14th day of December 1874 S. Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith, Tennessee
Pg 573
Estate of Thomas McCLANAHAN
Dec
Received, Decr 14th
1874, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of Smith County Court One Hundred & Nine
dollars & 08 cents in full of amount due said estate as per decree M.B. “K”
page 469 S Allison Clk
Pg 574
Power of Attorney} I do herby
nominate and appoint Elijah WARFORD my attorney in fact to Demand and Receive
for me from Isaac JONES or any other person having possession of or Liable for
the Same, my Distributive Share which has Decended, to me from one James EATON
Deceased, Late of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee and my interest in
to all money or moneys belonging to the Estate of Elizabeth EATON Deceased late
of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee and to Execute all necessary
Receipts Bonds and acquittances for me and in my name to execute for me about
the Same I do further Empower my said attorney to Sue for and Recover the Same
or any part through Whether the Same be Real or personal Estate and for that
purpose to make and Employ one or more Attorneys under him and to do all other
acts and things necessary to accomplish the objects and I do herby Rattify and
confirm all the Lawful actings and Doings of my Said Attorney in the premises
as fully as if I were present and Doing the Same My Self Witness my hand and
Seal this the 2nd day of November 1874 John H EATON two
witnesses JE BAKER BC LAWSON
State of California County of
Yolo (Zolo)}…personally appeared John H EATON…
In witness whereof I here
unto set my hand and affixed the Seal of Said County the day and year in this
certificate first above written D.S.
Chandler County Clk by DW Burris Deputy
Pg 575
State of California County of
Zolo (Yolo)}I JA Hutton County Judge…the Said D Polinder is Clerk of said and
DM Burris is Deputy Clerk…
Witness my hand and this 3rd
day of December A.D. 1874 J.A. Hutton
County Judge
State of California County of
Zolo (Yolo)}I, D. Polinder County Clerk…certify that JA Hutton…is County Judge…
Witness My hand and Seal of
Said Court, this 3rd day of December 1874 J.S. Chindler County Clerk by D.W. Burris Deputy
Pg 576
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Pg 577
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Pg 578
J.H. BAIRD & others vs
Frank AGEE & others} Received January 4th 1875 of B.f.C. Smith
former Clerk & Commissioner in the above case, Fifty-Seven dollars & 22
cents in full of my distributive share of the amount collected on the first
land note less the cost & less $1.25 cts cost of recording this receipt
leaving to receive $55.97 cts. I being an heir & distribute in the estate
of John HALL Desc. Senith C. GRINSTAFF
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Senith C GRINDSTAFF…above Receipt to be her act…This
January the 4th 1875 S
Allison Clk
Whereas Alsey KEMP made and
published his last will and Testament in the year 1855, and thereafter died in
Smith County, Said will was admitted to probate in the County Court of Said
County, December Term 1865, and recorded: the same is here refered to: Whereas,
Thomas SANDERSON was appointed Administrator with the will annexed by said
Court, Whereas Peggy KEMP, the widow of Said Testator, prior to Said
administration converted to her use, three mares and some tobacco, property of
the Estate of Said Testator, not bequeathed to her; worth in the aggregate
about $185.00, and received from C. ROYSTER $1000 in addition; and whereas the
said widow out of the same paid debts against the Estate of the Testator, as
follows, namely To said SANDERSON for Coffin $11.00. To Dr Joshua STONE
physitin bill for attending testator in his last Sickness $18.00. To D.D. HOGG
merchant account for burying Clothes $10.87. To Asa KEMP balance due on note
made by Testator $7.97 leaving in her hands a balance due the estate of $147.16
She took receipts for the
several sums paid out by her, and the same is here reported to and made part
hereof. In consideration of the proceeding and for a fair and adequate
consideration paid to the undersigned purchasers of the interest of certain
legatees of the estate and for the natural love and affection the undersigned
Legatees have for their said mother the said widow, we the undersigned
purchasers…
Pg 579
…aforesaid and legatees of
the estate, who have not sold their interests hereby relinquish all further
claim or right we or either of us have to said balance in the hands of said
widow and also release the said widow and the said administrator with the will
annexed from all responsibilities to us or either of no on account thereof and
agree that this shall be used by said Administrator as a valid voucher on his
final Settlement of the administration of the said Estate of said Testator
This the third day of October
1874. James KEMP Dirza KEMP
William F. CLIMER Martha
CLIMER Attest Booker WAKEFIELD E.D. MURRY
Booker WAKEFIELD William GRISSOM
Recd of B.S. FRY
Administrator of Henry FRY deceast Twelve dollars and 26 1/4 in full of the distributive
Share of James T. DAVIDSON Henry DAVIDSON, Samuel FORTNEY and wife Martha
FORTNEY John DAVIDSON; Stephen W. WILLIAMS & wife Alesia WILLIAMS arrising
from the personal property sold by Said Administrator. This 21st day
of January 1875. James T. DAVISSON Henry DAVISSON John DAVISSON Samuel
FORTNEY Martha FORTNEY Steave W. WILLIAMS Aley WILLIAMS By David
FRY atturney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…David FRY Atterny in fact…
Witness at office this
January the 20th 1875 S.
Allison Clk
Pg 580
Know all men by these
present, that we, James T DAVIDSON, Henry DAVIDSON, John DAVIDSON, Samuel
FORTNEY and wife Patsey FORTNEY of Effingham County, State of Illinois and
Stephen W. WILLIAMS and Eley WILLIAMS of Sangamon County, State of Illinois,
have made, constituted and appointed and by these present do make constitute
and appoint David FRY of Smith County Tennessee, our true and lawful attorney
in fact for us and in our name, place and stead to collect and receive from any
person having possion or control of the Same and receipt therefore our
interest, both real and personal in the estate of Henry FRY, deceased late of
said county of Smith and State of Tennessee, giving and granting unto our Said
Attorney, full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and
thing, whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises
as fully to all intents and purposes as we might or could do if personally
present with full power of substitution and revocation hereby ratifying and
confirming all that our said Attorney or his substitute Shall lawfully do or
cause to be done by virtue hereof
In witness whereof we have
hereunto set our hands and seals this the 21st day of James T DAVIDSON’s seal Henry DAVIDSON’s seal John DAVIDSON’s seal Samuel FORTNEY’s seal Martha FORTNEY’s seal Stephen W. WILLIAMS and Eley (her x mark)
WILLIAMS Sealed & delivered in our
presence James (?) Costeg--- Attest J.
J. HARDIN
State of Illinois Effingham
County} Personally appeared…James T DAVIDSON, Henry DAVIDSON, John DAVIDSON,
Samuel FORTNEY and wife Patey FORTNEY…and also…Patey FORTNEY wife of said
Samuel FORTNEY privately and apart from her said husband…Witness my hand and
seal at office, Effingham, Effingham County Illinois on this the 21st
day of December A.D. 1874 J.W. Leller Co. Clerk, county court, Effingham County
ILL
Pg 581
State of Illinois Effingham
County} I, Joseph B Jones as presiding Justice of the Probate Court…certify
that J.W. Liller…is and was at the date thereof…Clerk of the County Court…
Witness my hand and seal at
office in Effingham Effingham County Illinois, on this the 21st day
of December A.D. 1874 Joseph B. Jones
County Judge
State of Illinois Effingham
County} I, J.W. Liller Clerk of the County Court...certify that Joseph B
Jones…is and was at the date thereof…Judge and presiding Justice of the county
Court…
Witness my hand and official
seal at office in Effingham Effingham County Illinois on this the 21st
day of December A.D. 1874 J.W. Liller
County Court Clerk
State of Illinois Sangamon
County} I, John J. Hardin, Clerk of the County Court...certify that Stephen
W.WILLIAMS and Eley WILLIAMS his wife…this day came before me…
Witness my hand and seal at
office at Springfield this the 24th day of December A.D. 1874 John J. Hardin Clerk
Pg 582
State of Illinois Effingham
County} Personally appeared…Micajah DAVIDSON, who after being duly sworn
according to Law Deposeth and sayeth that he is the Reputed father of five
children who are now living born to him by his first wife, whose maiden name
was Mary FRY, the name of said children are as follows to wit, Jame T.
DAVIDSON, Henry DAVIDSON, Aley WILLIAMS wife of Stephen WILLIAMS and Patsy
FORTNEY, wife of Samuel FORTNEY and John DAVISON all of Effingham county except
Alsey WILLIAMS, who resides in Sangamon County and that I have three children
by my said first wife Mary FRY who have departed this life, to wit Francis
EDWARDS, Nancy LEONARD, and Mary HARDSOCK, who have all left heirs surviving them
and further this Deponsed Saith not
Micajah DAVIDSON
State of Illinois Effingham
County}Sworn and subscribed to before me this 22nd day of October
1874 John Brown acting Justice of the
peace in and for the County and state aforesaid John Brown J.P.
Received of Samuel Allison
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee Ninety Dollars and thirty
five cents in full of the first payment on the Sale of land personal property
coming to me from the sale of land Sold by order of Court in the case of T.H.
ROBINSON Adr &C against A. LAW & others. This 23rd day of
January 1875 Tabitha L LAW
State of Tennessee Smith
County}personally appeared…Tabitha L LAW…
Witness Jany the 23 1875 S Allison Clk
Pg 583
Recd of Samuel Allison Clerk
of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee fifty dollars in full of my Share
arising from the Sale of land Sold by order of Court the above amount is in
full of all demands against Said Allison Clerk coming to me from my Father
William LAW deceased This 23rd day of January 1875 Tabitha L LAW
State of Tennessee Smith
County}personally appeared…Tabitha L LAW…
This January the 23rd
1875 S Allison Clk
Pg 584
Know all men by these
presents that I, Henry FRY of Jasper County, State of Illinois, have made,
constituted and appointed and by these present do make, constitute and appoint
B.S. FRY of Smith County Tennessee my true and lawful attorney in fact for me
and in my name, place and stead, to collect and receive from any person having
possession or control of the same and receipt therefor my interest both real
and personal in the Estate of Henry FRY deceased late of Said County of Smith
and State of Tennessee; giving and granting unto my Said Attorney, full power
and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever
requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully to all
intents and purposes as I might or could do if personally present, with full
power of substitution and revocation hereby ratifying and confirming all that
my said Attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done by
virtue thereof
In witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and Seal; this the 7th day of November
1874 Henry F. FRY Seal and delivered in my presence W.L. HEATH
State of Illinois Jasper County}
Personally appeared…Henry FRY…
Witness my hand and official
Seal at office in Newton, Jasper County Illinois. This the 7th day
of November A.D. 1874 H.K. Powel Clerk
of the County Court Jasper County Illinois
State of Illinois Jasper
County} I, William CARTER, presiding Judge of the Probat Court…certify that
H.K. Powel…is and was at the date thereof…Clerk of the County Court…
Pg 585
Witness my hand and seal at
office in Jasper County Illinois, this the 7th day of November A.D.
1874 Wm Carter P.J.
State of Tennessee Jasper
County} I, H.K. Powel, Clerk…certify that William CARTER… is and was at the
date thereof…Judge…
Witness my hand and official
seal at office in Newton, Jasper County Illinois this the 7th day of
November, A.D. 1874 H.K. Powel Clerk of
Jasper County Court Illinois
Estate Henry Fry Dec
David FRY & others Rc. Vs
Leonard FRY & others}
Received February 1st
1875, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of the County Court of Smith County &
Commissioner in the above case Seventeen dollars & 58 cts in full of the
distributive share of Henry F. FRY a son & heir of Jacob FRY Decd, who was
a son and heir of Henry FRY Decd arrising from the sale of the real estate
belonging to said estate & sold & distributed under the decree of Smith
County Court in the case of David FRY & others vs Leonard FRY &
others. Henry F. FRY By B.S. FRY
Attorney in fact
Estate of Henry Fry Dec
David FRY & others Rept.
Received of Benjamin FRY
three dollars & 37 cents in full of the personal Estate of said Distributive
Share of the Estate of Henry FRY F. FRY a son and heir of Jacob FRY Decd by an
order of the Smith County Court in the case of David FRY & others vs
Leonard FRY & others this Feby The 7th 1875 Henry F. FRY By B.S. FRY Attorney in fact
Pg 586
State of Tennessee Smith
County}personally appeared…Henry F FRY by B.S. FRY attorney in fact…on page
585…
This Feby the 1st
1875 S Allison Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County}personally appeared…Henry F FRY by B.S. FRY attorney in fact…
Witness at office this the 1st
of Feby 1875 S Allison Clk
Pg 587
This indenture entered into
between J.H. BAIRD of Smith County Tennessee, W.B. BAIRD and wife Lucinda E.
BAIRD, of Izard County Arkansas I, Wm B. BAIRD and wife L.E. BAIRD have this
day bargained and sold, and do hereby transfer and convey to the said J.H.
BAIRD his heirs and assigns forever, for the consideration of one hundred and
thirty two dollars to me paid; all the right, title and interest I have, in a
tract of land lying in Smith County Tennessee, District number fifteen, the
Dower of Polly BAIRD, wife of Reuben BAIRD deceased. And I, Wm B. BAIRD, have
this day also bargained and sold to the said J.H. BAIRD all my right, title and
interest a tract of land lying in Smith County Tennessee, and District number
twenty, the dower set apart for Judia BAIRD the widow of Josiah BAIRD Sr.
deceased, for the consideration of twenty eight dollars my interest in the last
designated tract of land, being one ninth. The said Wm B. BAIRD warrants his
interest in the first named tract of land to be, one ninth and that he warrants
and defends the same to the said J.H. BAIRD his heirs and assigns forever. The
said Wm B. BAIRD further covenants with the said J.H. BAIRD, that he has a good
right to convey his said interest in the above named tract of land or the
proceeds thereof. I, Wm B. BAIRD do also authorize the said J.H. BAIRD to
receive and receipt for any proceeds that may be coming to me from any of the
before mentioned estates both personal and real, in as full and lawful manner
as if I had done it myself. This the 8th day of January A.D.
1875 William B. BAIRD Lucinda E. BAIRD
State of Arkansas County of
Izard}…personally appeared, Wm B. BAIRD…And on the same day also appeared
Lucinda E. BAIRD wife of the said Wm B. BAIRD…in the absence of her said
husband…and to convey to the said J.H. BAIRD all her…
Pg 588
…right, title and interest in
the lands therein named…
Given under my hand and seal,
this the day above written R.F. Walker
J.P.
State of Arkansas County of Izard}
I, D.W. Billingsley, Clerk…certify that R.F. Walker…is a duly commissioned and
qualified Justice of the Peace…
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto Set my hand and official seal at my office in Mount Olive, County and
State aforesaid, this the 9th day of Jan. A.D. 1875 D.W. Billingsley Clerk
State of Arkansas County of
Izard} I, Green W. SHAW acting…Judge…certify that D.W. Billingsley is the…
Clerk of Circuit and County Courts…
In testimony whereof I have
unto set my hand and official seal this the 9th day of January A.D.
1875 Green W. SHAW Judge
State of Arkansas County of
Izard} I, David W. Billingsley, County Clerk… certify that Hon Green W. SHAW…is
and was at the time he signed the same…Judge…
Testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal of office this the 9th day of January
A.D. 1875 D.W. Billingsley Clerk
Pg 589
Josiah BAIRD vs Wm BAIRD et
als}
Received February 1st
1875, of BfC Smith former Clerk & Commissioner in the above case Nineteen
dollars & 83 cts in full of the Distributive share of W.B. BAIRD a son
& heir of Reuben BAIRD who was a son & heir of Josiah BAIRD dec
arrising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased being the Dower
tract of land sold & distributed by the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above case Jere H. BAIRD Attorney
in fact of W.B. BAIRD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Jerree H. BAIRD Attorney in fact of W.B. BAIRD…
Witness at office this Feby
the 1st 1875 S Allison Clk
Received of S Allison Clerk
Ten Dollars in full of the amount Due me in the personal Estate William LAW
Deceased the amount for which there is an order filed in said office by Hugh
LAW to D.A. WEST Less $125 for recording
H.L. LAW by D.A. WEST
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…D.A. WEST who presented a written order and
Receipted for the Same…
Witness at office This Feby
the 15th 1875 S. Allison Clk
(**loose paper was inserted in book at this point, following is contents
of that scrap)
Mr Samuell Allison Clerk Sir
pleas Pay to DA WEST ten dollars the amount due me from the personal estate of
Wm LAW Dec and ------ Yours &C this the 25 day of Jan 1875 Hugh L. LAW
Pg 590
William McCLELLAND &
others VS: Wade KEMP & others}
Received, February 15th
1875 of BfC Smith former clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in
the above case Ten dollars & 55 cents less the tax for the year 1874 and
fee for taking this receipt $1.25 leaving amount received of $9.22 in full of
my distributive share in the estate of Nancy THOMAS Dec arriseing from the sale
of the real estate of said deceased, sold & distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above case
W. (his x mark) T. McCORMAC
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…W.T. McCORMACK…
Witness my hand at office This
February 15th 1875 S.
Allison Clerk
Pg 591
J.H. BAIRD et als vs: Frank AGEE et als}
Received, February 16th 1875,
of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of the County Court & Commissioner in the
above case Fifty Seven dollars & 22 cents in full of my distributive share
of the real estate of said deceased out of the first land note, Sold &
distributed under the decree of the said Court in the above case, less the cost
of this receipt. Martha C GRINDSTAFF
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Candis GRINDSTAFF, wife of WB GRINDSTAFF privately
and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
this February 16th 1875 S.
Allison Clerk
Pg 592
Lewis McFARLAND’s Estate
Received of Thomas FISHER
Administrator of Lewis McFARLAND deceased Eight hundred and ninety three
dollars and two cents less one dollar & twenty five cents in full of the
Share of G.L. DAVISON that decended to him as the only heir of F.L. DAVISON
& Susan DAVIDSON Daughter of Lewis McFARLAND deceased who was an heir of
Said estate and this receipt is in full all money the said Administrator has
collected coming to my Ward being in his hands This 17th day of
February 1875 John ELLIOTT Guardian of
GL DAVIDSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared… John ELLIOTT Guardian of GL DAVIDSON …
Witness at office this Feby
the 17th 1875 S. Allison Clk
of Said County Court
Received of B.F.C. Smith
former Clerk of the County Court of Smith County $66.00 in full of the amount
in the hands of said former Clerk of the personally estate of G.R. DILLARD
deceased paid unto him by J.G. WYATT administrator of said G.R. DILLARD
deceased, and paid into my hands by order of the County Court of said County
made on the 19th day of Feb 1875
S. Allison Clerk of said County Court
Pg 593
Know all men by these
presence that we Clinton FILSON & wife Elizabeth FILSON formerly Elizabeth
LAW and Marion LAW of Trusdale County Tennessee do herby nominate Nimrod H
JACKSON our attorney in fact for us and in our name to demand and Receive from
the Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee or any other person
having possession of or liable for the Same a Distributive Share or Shares
which may be due us from the Sale of Lands Sold by a Decree of the Smith County
Court formerly belonging to William LAW Decd late of Smith County Tennessee and
all necessary Bonds and acquitances for us and in our name to Execute for and
about the same in as full and ample manner as if we were present and doing the
Same our Selves. Witness our hands This Feby The 19th 1875 Clinton FILSON Elizabeth FILSON Marion
LAW
State of Tennessee Trausdale
County} personally appeared…Clinton FILSON and Marion LAW…and Elizabeth LAW the
wife of the Said Clinton FILSON…privately apart from her Said husband Clinton
FILSON…
Witness CHL Bennett Clerk of
at office this the 19th of Feby 1875 CHL Bennett Clk
Pg 594
Received of Samuel Allison
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Thirty Six Dollars and five cents, Less
five Dollars the amount of last Recording the power of Attorney and Said
Recepts the amount in full Due us as our Distributive Shares of the Sales of
personal & Real Estate of William LAWD Decast, comeing to us as heirs of
John LAWD Deact This Feby the 19th 1875 E---- the last land
note Clinton FILSON Elizabeth FILSON Marian LAW Nimrod H.
JACKSON as an attorney
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Nimrod H JACKSON attorney in fact…
Witness at office This Feby
the 19th 1875 S. Allison Clk
Recd of S Allison Clk of the
County Court of Smith County Court fifty Dollars Less two Dollars and fifty
cents for Recording these two Recepts in full of our Distributive Shares in
full of all Demands that we have against the Estate of William LAW Decast as
the amount Due us as an heir of Hugh LAW Decast the above amt is Due us from
the last land note Sold by a Decree of this Court this May the 21st
1875 Marian LAW Elizabeth FILSON Clinton FILSON By N.H.
JACKSON Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…N.H JACKSON…
This the 21st day
of May 1875 witness my hand and seal S.
Allison clerk
Pg 595
J.N. EATON et als VS: James SYKES et als}
Received, Feb 22nd 1875, of
B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the
above case Twentyone dollars and 63 cents in full of the amount now in the
hands of said Commissioner, ---- the estate of J.N. EATON Dec arrising the sale
of the lands sold in this case he having received and collected only a part of
the note executed for said land. W.G. CRAWLEY Administrator J.N. EATON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…WG CRAWLEY Administrator…of J.N. EATON…
Witness at office This Feby
The 22nd 1875 S. Allison Clk
Pg 596
H.C. DENTON & others vs
J.C. DENTON & others}
Received, March 13th
1875, of BfC Smith former Clerk & Commissioner in the above case, One
Hundred & fourteen dollars & 42 cents less $1.25 for recording this receipt,
in full of the amount which has been collected by said commissioner up to this
date and due me as an heir of said estate, being a daughter & heir of R.W.
DENTON dec that sum being the 1/6 of ¼ of the whole amount collected by said
commissioner upon the notes executed for the land belonging to the estate of
James DENTON dec sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above case. Francis A
POPE N.C. POPE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…N.C. POPE & wife Francis A. POPE…wife of said
N.C. POPE privately and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
this March 13th 1875 S
Allison Clk
Pg 597
H.C. DENTON et als vs J.C. DENTON et als}
Received, March 13th
1875, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk & Commissioner in the above case, One
Hundred & Seventy one dollars & 35 less $1.25 for recording this
receipt, in full of the amount which has been collected by said commissioner up
to this date and due me as an heir of said estate, being a daughter of Francis
BRIDGES formerly Francis DENTON, that amount being 1/4 of ¼ of the whole amount
collected by said commissioner upon the notes executed for the land belonging
to the estate of James DENTON dec sold and distributed under a decree of the
Smith County Court in the above case.
Peggy (her x mark) HASTINGS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Peggy Hastings…
Witness my hand at office
this March 13th 1875 S
Allison Clk
H.C. DENTON et als vs Jas C. DENTON et als}
Received, March 13th
1875, of B.f.C. Smith former clerk & commissioner in the above case, Fifty
Seven dollars & 11 cents less $1.25 for recording this receipt, in full of
the amount which has been collected by said commissioner up to this date and
due me as an heir of said estate, being a son of Martha POPE formerly Martha
DENTON, who was a daughter of David DENTON Decd, that amount being 1/3 of 1/4
of ¼ of the whole amount collected by said commissioner upon the notes executed
for the land sold belonging to the estate of James DENTON dec and distributed
under the decree of said Court W.D.
POPE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.D. POPE…
Witness my hand at office
this March 13th 1875 S
Allison Clk
Pg 598
H.C. DENTON et als vs Jas C. DENTON et als}
Received March 13th
1875, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk & Commissioner in the above case One
Hundred & fourteen dollars & 23 cents less $1.25 for recording this
receipt, in full of the amount which has been collected by said commissioner up
to this date and due me as an heirs of said estate I being a daughter of R.W.
DENTON Deceased, that sum being the 1/6 of ¼ of the whole amount collected by
said commissioner upon the notes executed for land sold belonging to the estate
of James DENTON Dec sold & distributed under the decree of Smith County
Court in the above case. Mary V
POPE R.W. POPE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.W. POPE & wife Mary V POPE…wife of said R.W.
POPE privately & apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
this March 13th 1875 S
Allison Clk
Pg 599
H.C. DENTON et als vs J.C. DENTON et als}
Received, March 13th
1875, of B.f.C. Smith former clerk & commissioner in the above case Fifty
Seven dollars & 11 cents, amt due my Ward Jas W. POPE less cost of
recording this receipt $1.25 and also received of said B.f.C. Smith former
clerk & Commissioner Fifty Seven dollars & 11 cents less $1.25 cost of
recording Recept in full of all the amount due my said Wards John P. POPE the
whole amount received being $111.72 in full of the amount collected by said
commissioner up to this date and due my said wards John P. & Jas W. they
being children of Martha POPE formerly Martha DENTON and a daughter of David
DENTON Decd the sum each is entitled to being the 1/3 of 1/4 of ¼ of the whole
amount in his hands collected on the notes executed for the land sold belonging
to the estate of James DENTON Decd sold & distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above case.
R.W. POPE Guardian of Jas W & J.P. POPE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.W. POPE…
Witness my hand at office
this 13th March 1875 S
Allison Clk
Pg 600
H.C. DENTON et als vs Jas C. DENTON et als}
Received March 13th
1875 of B.f.C. Smith former clerk & Commissioner in the above case One Hundred
& fourteen dollars & 23 cents less $1.25 for recording this receipt in
full of the amount which has been collected by said commissioner up to this
date and due me as an heir of the estate of James DENTON Dec that amount being
the 1/6 of ¼ of the whole amount collected by said commissioner upon the notes
executed for the land sold in this case & distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above case.
R.W. POPE Atty in fact of B.f. DENTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.W. POPE…
Witness my hand at office
this March 13th 1875 S
Allison Clk
Pg 601
H.C. DENTON et als vs Jas C. DENTON et als}
Received, March 13th
1875 of BfC Smith former clerk & Commissioner in the above case Twenty
Seven dollars & 41 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in
full of all the amount due me which has been collected by said commissioner,
that amount being the 1/5 of 1/5 of ¼ of the amount collected by him upon the
notes executed for the land sold belonging to the estate of James DENTON Dec,
sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
case. R.W. POPE Atty in fact of B.f.
DENTON Assignee of Jas DENTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.W. POPE…
Witness my hand at office this
March 13th 1875 S Allison
Clk
Pg 602
H.C. DENTON et als vs Jas C. DENTON et als}
Received, March 13th
1875, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk & Commissioner in the above case One
Hundred & Seventy one dollars & 35 cts less $1.25 for recording this
receipt, in full of my distributive
share of all the funds collected by said commissioner up to date
arrising from the notes, executed for the land sold belonging to the estate of
James DENTON Dec that amount being the 1/4 of ¼ of the amount collected by said
commissioner and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the
above case. R.W. POPE Assignee of
Gemima TYREE Acknowledged
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.W. POPE…
Witness my hand and seal at
office this the 13st day of March A.D. 1875
S Allison Clerk
Pg 603
H.C. DENTON et als vs J.C. DENTON et als}
Received, March 13th
1875 of BfC Smith former clerk & commissioner in the above case Twenty
Seven dollars & 41 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording receipt in full of the
amount due me which has been collected by said commissioner up to date arrising
from the sale of the real estate of Jas DENTON dec that amount being 1/5 of 1/5 of ¼ of the amount collected said
fund arrising from the sale of the real estate of James DENTON dec sold &
distributed under decree of Smith County Court in the above case SH WILSON assignee of Dru DENTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…S.H. WILSON…
Witness my hand and seal at
office this the 13th day of March 1875 S Allison Clerk
Pg 604
H.C. DENTON et als vs J.C. DENTON et als}
Received March 13th
of B.F.C. Smith former Clerk & commissioner in the above case one hundred
Seventy-one dollars & thirty five cents, less $1.25 for recording receipt,
in full of the amount, which has been collected by said commissioner up to this
date and due me as an heir of said estate, being a son & heir of David
Denton dec’d this Sum being the 1/4 of ¼ of the whole amount collected by said
commissioner upon the notes executed for the land belonging to the estate of
James DENTON dec’d. Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above case James DENTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James DENTON…
Witness my hand at office
this March 13th 1875 S.
Allison Clerk
Pg 605
H.C. DENTON et als vs J.C. DENTON et als}
Received March 13th
1875 of B.F.C. Smith, former Clerk and commissioner in the above case one
hundred and fourteen dollars and twenty three cents less $1.25 for recording
this receipt in full of the amount which has been collected by said
commissioner, up to this date and due me as an heir of R.W. DENTON dec’d, this
sum being the 1/6 of ¼ of the whole amount collected by said commissioner, upon
the notes executed for the land belonging to the estate of James DENTON dec’d.
Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
case H.C. DENTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receptor…
Witness my hand at office
this March 13th 1875 S.
Allison Clerk
Pg 606
H.C. DENTON et als vs J.C. DENTON et als}
Received, March 13th
1875 of B.F.C. Smith former Clerk and commissioner in the above case, one
hundred and Seventy-one dollars and thirty five cents less $1.25 for recording
this receipt, in full of my distributive share of all the funds collected by
said commissioner up to date arising from the notes executed for the land
belonging to the estate of James DENTON dec’d, that amount being the 1/4 of ¼
of the amount collected by said commissioner, and distributed under the decree
of the Smith County Court in the above case
H.C. DENTON Atty in fact for Mary WOOTTEN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…H.C. DENTON…
Witness my hand at office
this March the 13th 1875 S.
Allison Clerk
Pg 607
H.C. DENTON et als vs J.C. DENTON et als}
Received, March 13th
1875 of B.F.C. Smith former Clerk and commissioner in the above case, one
hundred and Seventy one dollars and thirty five cents less $1.25 for recording this
receipt, in full of my distributive share of all the funds collected by said
commissioner, up to this date, arising from the notes executed for the land
belonging to the estate of James DENTON dec’d that amount being the 1/4 of ¼ of the amount collected by said commissioner,
and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
case H.C. DENTON assignee of Robert
BRIDGES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…H.C. DENTON…
Witness my hand at office
this March the 13th 1875 S.
Allison Clerk
Pg 608
H.C. DENTON et als vs J. C. DENTON et als}
Received, March 13th
1875 of B.F.C. Smith former Clerk and commissioner in the above case Twenty
Seven dollars and forty-one cents less $1.25 for recording this receipt, in
full of my distributive share, of all the funds collected by said commissioner,
up to this date arising from the notes executed for the land belonging to the
estate of James DENTON dec’d, that amount being the 1/5 of 1/5 of ¼ of the
amount collected by said commissioner and distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court, in the above case.
H.B. WILSON Gardian for Thomas DENTON $27.41
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
this the 13th day of March 1875
S Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 609
H.C. DENTON et als vs J. C. DENTON et als}
Received, March 13th
1875, of B.F.C. Smith, former Clerk and commissioner in the above case, Thirty
four dollars and twenty seven cent less $1.25 for recording this receipt, in
full of my distributive share, of all the funds collected by said commissioner
up to this date, arising from the notes executed for the land belonging to the
estate of James DENTON dec’d, that amount being the 1/4 of 1/5 of ¼ of the
amount collected by said commissioner and distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court, in the above case.
G.F. (his x mark) DENTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…G.F. DENTON…
Witness at office this March
the 13th 1875 S Allison Clk
Pg 610
H.C. DENTON et als vs J. C. DENTON et als}
Received, March 13th
1875, of B.F.C. Smith former Clerk and commissioner in the above case thirty
four dollars and twenty seven cent, less $1.25 for recording this receipt, in
full of my distributive Share of all the funds collected by said commissioner
up to this date, arising from the notes executed for the land belonging to the
estate of James DENTON dec’d, that amount being the 1/4 of 1/5 of ¼ of the
amount collected by said commissioner and distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court, in the above case.
W.M. DENTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Will DENTON…
This March the 15th
1875 S Allison Clk
Pg 611
H.C. DENTON et als vs J. C. DENTON et als}
Received, March 13th
1875 of B.F.C. Smith former Clerk and commissioner in the above case twenty
seven dollars and forty one cents less $1.25 for recording this receipt, in
full of my distributive Share, of all the funds collected by said commissioner,
up to this date arising from the notes executed for the land belonging to the
estate of James DENTON dec’d, that amount being the 1/5 of 1/5 of ¼ of the
amount collected by said commissioner and distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court in the above case.
Amanda DENTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Amanda DENTON…
This March the 13th
1875 S Allison Clk.
Pg 612
H.C. DENTON et als VS J.C. DENTON et als}
Received, March the 13th
1875 of B.F.C. Smith, former Clerk and commissioner, one hundred and fourteen
dollars and twenty-three cents, less $1.25 for recording this receipt, in full
of my distributive Share of all the funds collected by said commissioner, up to
this date, arising from the notes executed for the land belonging to the estate
of James DENTON deceased that amount being the 1/6 of ¼ of the amount collected
by Said commissioner and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court, in the above case Sarah J HALE TJ HALE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Thomas HAIL and then came Sarah J. HAIL wife of the
said Thomas HAIL…privately and apart…
This the 15th of
March 1875 S. Allison Clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 613
T.J. ARMSTEAD et als VS:
Joseph MINTON et als}
Received, March 22nd
1875 of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner
in the above case One hundred and twenty five
(at this point the record
ends, but is not blacked out)
Josiah H. BAIRD et als VS Frank AGEE et als}
Received June 1st 185 of
Josiah H. BAIRD Four dollars and 57 cts in full of the shares or interest of
P.N. HALL L.C. HALL (unreadable name) and Parmelia J. NEWBILL as assignees of
(writing illegible) the last land notes due and arising from (writing
illegible) estate of John HALL deceased, sold and distributed under the decree
of the Smith County Court See Minute BK P 359. (at this point the record ends,
but is not blacked out)
Josiah H. BAIRD et als VS Frank AGEE et als}
Received of Josiah H. BAIRD
Two Hundred and (-----) four dollars and 50 cents in full of ajudget or decreed
Rendered against Said Josiah H. BAIRD et als in the Smith County Court on the 7th
of June 1875 in Said Cause in favor of BfC Smith former Clk less two hundred
and Twenty Eight Dollars and 96 cents the amount of P.A. HALLS LC HALL, DA
HALL, and Allen NEWBILL & wife Permelia NEWBILL as heirs of Said Estate and
Distributive Shares all of --------- the Said BAIRD is the owner
Pg 614
$121.65 Received of A.W. WINFREY, administrator of Polly
STINSON decd one hundred and Twenty one dollars & 65/100 in full of my
distributive Share of said Estate in Smith County & State of Tennessee this
12th day of May 1874 T.H.
ARMSTEAD attorney in fact for David STINSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared… T.H. ARMSTEAD …
Witness my hand at office
this the 22nd day of March 1875
S Allison Clk.
Received of A.W. WINFREY Admr
of the Estate of Polly STINSON decd One Hundred and Twenty two ($122.00/100)
Dollars in full of our distributive Share or interest in Said Estate as witness
our hand this 27th day of Jany AD 1875 John H PATTERSON Mary S
PATTERSON
This day personally
appeared…John H PATTERSON and Mary S PATTERSON his wife…Given under my hand and
official Seal this 3rd day of February AD 1875 John Black Clerk Circuit Court Benton County
Arkansas
Pg 615
Received of A.W. WINFREY
Administrator of Polly STINSON Decd One Hundred and Twenty two dollars & 90
cents less one dollar & twentyfive cents to pay for recording this receipt
in full of our distributive share in the estate of said Polly STINSON Decd in
the hands of said Administrator. This 11 day of March 1874 (names very hard to read) --- Hallum
(Hallurin) Francis Hallum (Hallerin)
State of Tennessee DeKalb
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receiptors…
Witness P.G. Magness Clerk
the said Court & seal of said County at office in Smithville This 11th
day of March 1874 P.G. Magness Clerk of
DeKalb County Court
Pg 616
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Pg 617
Henry C DENTON et als VS:
James C. DENTON & others}
Received, March 23rd
1875, of BfC Smith former Clerk & Commissioner in the above case One
Hundred & Seventy one dollars & 35 cents less $1.25 for recording
receipt in full of my distributive share of that part of the estate of James
DENTON Decd arriseing from the sale of the lands which have come into the hands
of said commissioner up to date of 13th March 1875 that amount being
¼ of ¼ of the said amount collected by said commissioner arriseing from the
sale of the land sold in this case & distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court in the above case. B.R. POPE MW POPE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Peersonally appeared…Mary POPE & husband B.R. POPE…and also…Mary
POPE wife of said B.R. POPE privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office
this March 23rd 1875. A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 618
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Know all men by these presents that we WJ BRUCE and wife Amanda MT
BRUCE of the State and County aforesaid do nominate, constitute and appoint PA.
HALL of the State of Tennessee & County of Smith our true & lawful
Attorney in fact for us, and in our names place & Stead to demand and
Receive from BfC Smith former Clerk of the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee or any other persons having possession thereof all Sum of Money due
us from them or Either of them as the Distributive Share of Said Amanda MT
BRUCE in the Estate of her father John HALL Decd, arising from the Sale of the
Real Estate of said John HALL Decd, and to Execute all proper Receipts and
acquittances to them or either of them in our name and stead, in as full and
ample manner as we could do if personally present and doing the Same ourselves.
And we do hereby ratify and confirm all the lawful actings and doings of our
Said Attorney in fact P.A. HALL, in the premises to all intents and purposes.
And we hereby revoke and annul all other Powers heretofore made to any one.
In testimony whereof we
hereunto set our hands and seals on this the 15th day of March
1875 W.J. BRUCE A.M.T. BRUCE
State of Kentucky Crittenden
County} Personally appeared…W.J. BRUCE & wife Amanda M.T. BRUCE…and also…
Amanda M.T. BRUCE, privately and apart…
Witness mt hand at office in
Marion on this the 15th day of March 1875 James C Jones Clerk Crittenden County Court Kentucky
Pg 619
State of Kentucky Crittenden
County}
I, T.J. Nunn Judge…certify
that James C. Jones…is and was at the date thereof…Clerk of the County Court…
Witness my hand at office in
Marion, on this the 15th day of March 1875 T.J. Nunn Judge Crittenden County Court
State of Kentucky Crittenden
County}
I, James C. Jones
Clerk…certify that T.J. Nunn…is and was at the date thereof…Judge of the County
Court…
Witness my hand and seal of
office at office in Marion, on this the 15th day of March 1875 James C Jones Clerk Crittenden County Court
Kentucky
Pg 620
J.H. BAIRD et als VS Frank AGEE et als}
Received, March 30th 1875, of
B.f.C. Smith former Clerk & Commissioner in the above case, Fifty Seven
dollars & 22 cents, less $1.25 for recording and taking receipt, in full of
my distributive share of the estate of my father John HALL decd, arriseing from
the sale of the real estate of said deceased, that amount being my distributive
share of the amount collected on the first land note and distributed under the
decree of Smith County Court in the above case. AMT BRUCE WJ BRUCE by
P.A. HALL attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receipters…
Witness my hand at office
this 30th day of March 1875.
S Allison Clk
Pg 621
Estate: B.R. DAVIS Decd
Received, April 12th
1875, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk & Commissioner of the Smith County Court
Sixty dollars & 60 cents less Two dollars compensation allowed & $1.25 fee
for recording this receipt in full of the amount in his hands as shown by
receipt in Administrators Receipt Book C. 1870. page 64. said fund belonging to
the estate of Holland DAVIS Decd Isaac
W. EVANS Administrator of Holland DAVIS Decd
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Isaac W. Evans…
Witness my hand at office
this April 12th 1875 S
Allison Clk
Pg 622
Power of Attorney
Know all men by these
presents that I, Thomas HUNTER County of Dent have made constituted and
appointed and by these presents do make Constitute and appoint BJ VADEN of the
County of Smith in the State of Tennessee my true and lawful attorney for me
and in my name place & stead Receive & Demand of WH CONDITT or any
other person in the said state of Tennessee all moneys, property and Effects
belonging to me in Said States Cash aforesaid and Said attorney has full power
for me & in my name to Sue for the Same in any Court of law or Equity
Giving and Granting to my Said attorney full power and authority to do and perform
all and every act and thing whatsoever Requisite and necessary to be done in
and about the premises as fully to all intents and purposes as I might or could
do if personally present at the doing thereof with full of Substitution or
Revocation hereby Ratifying and Confirming all that my Said attorney or his
Substitute May or Shall lawfully do or cause to be Done by Virtue herof
In testimony whereof I have
herunto Set my hand and Seal this the 5th day of April 1875 Thomas (his x mark) HUNTER Witnesses GA Kinam--- RW Nuhalz
State of Missouria County of
Dent}…personally came Thomas HUNTER…
In testimony wherof I have
herto Set my official at my office in Salem Dent County This the day and year
first above Ritten W.W. McSpadden Clk
Pg 623
State of Missouria County of
Dent}I, W.W. McSpadden Clerk…certify that the Hon V.B. Hill…is the acting
Judge…
In witness wherof I have
hereunto Signed my name and the Seal of Said Court affixed at office in Salem
this 5th day of April 1875
W.W. McSpadden Clk
State of Missouria County of
Dent}I V.B. Hill Judge…Certify that W.W. McSpadden…is Circuit Clk…
Given under my hand on this
the 5th day of April 1875
V.B. Hill Judge of the 18th Judicial Circuit in & for the
State of Missouri
Pg 624
State of Texas County of Anderson}
District Court in vacation April 3rd 1875
Estate of Thos J. & Wm J.
FULLER minors VS: Robert GOOD}
And on this day came on to be
heard, the petition of Robert GOOD, a resident citizen of Anderson County and
State of Texas to be appointed guardian of the Estate of Thomas J. and William
J. FULLER minors both of whom reside in said Anderson County, and the same
being heard and the proofs of the matters and things therein contained, being
heard and considered and it appearing therefrom that the Notices as required by
law had been duly posted, and that the Said minors, Thos. J. & Wm J.
FULLER, being over the age of fourteen years and therefore entitled to choose
their own guardian, and the Said Thomas J. and William J. FULLER appearing in
person and being examined by me declared that they choose for their guardian,
their Stepfather, Robert GOOD and there being no objections filed to Said
appointment it is therefore ordered that the said Robert GOOD be and he is
hereby appointed guardian of the Estate of the Said Thomas J. and William J.
FULLER minors. Upon his entering into Bond, with approved Security in the Sum
of five hundred dollars and taking the oath within the time prescribed by law,
And now the Said Robert GOOD Guardian as aforesaid having this day filed his
bond with approved security in the Sum of five hundred dollars and taking the
oath as required by law it is ordered that letters of guardianship issue to
Said Robert GOOD on the Estate of Said minors
Jim Carraway District Clerk &C
State of Texas County of
Anderson} I, Jim Carraway Clerk…certify that the above and foregoing two pages
contain a true and correct copy of the appointment of Robert GOOD as guardian…
Pg 625
…Given under my hand and Seal
of office at office in Palestine Texas this the 3rd day of April
1875 Jim Carraway District Clerk &C
State of Texas County of
Anderson} I Robert GOOD…Guardian of the Estates of Thomas J. FULLER and William
J. FULLER minor heirs of Joseph FULLER Decd do hereby nominate and appoint
Henry FULLER of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, my Attorney in fact
to demand and receive for me and in my name from S. Allison Clerk and
Commissioner and Successor to B.f.C. Smith former Clerk or any other person
having possession of or liable for the same the distributive share of Thomas
& William FULLER minor heirs of Joseph FULLER Decd arising from the
proceeds of the sale of the lands of Isham FULLER Decd late of Smith County
Tenn., which was sold by a decree of the Smith County Court for a distribution
of the proceeds thereof among those entitled in case of James GILL of Smith
County Admr and others V.S. Mary FULLER and others, also of Thomas FULLER Admr
“De bonis non” of the Estate of Isham FULLER Decd and of Thomas FULLER Admr of
the Estate of Mary FULLER Decd. Thomas & William FULLER’s distributive
share arising from the personal Estate of said Decd that is in his hands or
that he is otherwise liable for, and I do further empower him my said Attorney
to execute all necessary receipts, bonds and acquitances for me and in my name
for and about the same, which shall be as binding when done upon me as if I
were present and doing the same myself I do further empower my said Attorney
Pg 626
To sue for and receive the
same or any part thereof, and for that purpose to employ such Counsel or other
aid as he may need and to do all other things necessary to accomplish the
object of this power at my expense and Charge, and I do hereby ratify and
confirm all the Lawful acts and doings of my said Attorney in the premises as
fully as if I were present and doing the same myself
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto assigned my name and affixed my seal (using a scrawl for a seal) Tenn Colony Texas April 26 A.D. 1875 Robert GOOD Guardian of Thomas & William
FULLER
State of Texas County of
Anderson}…personally appeared, Robert GOOD guardian…
Witness my hand and official
Seal of Said Court affixed, at office, in Palestine this 27th day of
April A.D. 1875., Jim Carraway Clerk District Court Anderson County
State of Texas County of
Anderson} I, D.A. Calhoun, Judge…certify, that James Carraway…was at the date
of the same, Clerk of the Said Court…
Witness my hand and official
Pg 627
Seal at office in Palestine
Texas, April 27th A.D. 1875
D.A. Calhoun, J.P. & Ex officio Co. Judge also
State of Texas County of
Anderson} I, James Carraway, Clerk…certify that D.A. Calhoun…was at the date of
the same and is now the presiding Justice of the County Court…
Given under my hand and
official Seal at office, in Palestine Texas this the 27th day of
April A.D. 1875 Jim Carraway Clk Dist Ct &C
Jas. GILL Admr VS Mary FULLER
& others} Received May 3rd 1875 of BfC Smith former Clerk of the
Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case, One Hundred &
Eleven dollars and 24 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full
of the distributive share of Thomas & William FULLER, heirs of Joseph
Fuller deceased arrising from the sale of the real estate of Isham Fuller decd,
sold 7 distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
case. Henry FULLER Attorney in fact for
Thos & Wm FULLER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Henry FULLER…
Witness my hand at office
this May 3rd 1875 S. Allison
Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 628
State of Tennessee Smith
County}
Received, May the 3rd
1875 of Thomas FULLER Administrator de bone non of the Estate of Isham FULLER
deceased and Administrator of the Estate of Mary FULLER dec’d one hundred and
nine dollars and fifty two cent less one dollar and twenty five cent for
recording this receipt in full of the distributive Shares of Thos. J. & Wm
J. FULLER, minor heirs of Joseph FULLER, deceased Henry FULLER Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Henry FULLER…
Witness my hand at office
this the 3rd day of May 1875
S. Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 629
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Pg 630
Wm ROBERTS & Wife vs:
C.C. WHITE & Wife}
Received, May 3rd
1875, of BfC Smith former Clerk & Commissioner in this case, One hundred
& Eighty Eight dollars & 04 cents in full of our distributive share in
the above case being the amount of our distributive share of the amount
collected on the last land note, executed for the land sold in this case and
distributed by the decree of the County Court in this case, it being three
fourths of the amount of the last land note less cost & taxes for the year
1874 C.C. WHITE Charity WHITE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…C.C. WHITE & Wife Charity WHITE…And also
appeared before me Cynthia WHITE wife of said C.C. WHITE separately and
apart…(record contains two different names)
Witness my hand at office
this May 3rd 1875 A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 631
Wm ROBERTS & Wife vs:
C.C. WHITE & Wife}
Received, May 3rd
1875, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner
in the above case, Sixty Two dollars and 68 cents in full of the distributive
share of Wm & Elizabeth ROBERTS, arrising from the sale of the real estate,
sold in this case, that amount being the distributive share of said Wm and
Elizabeth ROBERTS out of the amount collected on the last land note for the
land sold in this case her interest being one fourth of said fund. B.J VADEN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.J. VADEN assignee of Wm & Elizabeth ROBERTS…
Witness my hand at office
this 3rd May 1875. A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 632
Recd of John McCALL
Administrator of the Estate of M.A.E. McCALL Dec one hundred and Seventeen
dollars and 68 cents less one Dollar & 25 cents for Recording This Receipt
in full of the amount Due Sallie MARTIN wife of C.E.H. MARTIN, as Shown in a
final Settlement Made with BfC Smith former Clk of the Court by the Said John
McCALL Administrator on the first Monday of July 1873 S. Allison Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…S. ALLISON…
Witness my hand at office
this the 4th day of May 1875.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
State of Illinois Williamson
County}
We, Elizabeth KENT and
husband Joe KENT, Loucinder C. JOHNSON and husband Clement JOHNSON, the last
named married women being daughters of Nancy FULLER deceased; and Thomas A.
ANDERSON, and each of us both Jointly, separately and single, do hereby
nominate and appoint Henry FULLER of Smith County Tennessee our Attorney in fact
to demand and receive for us and in our name from Thomas FULLER or any other
person having possession of or liable for the same, our distributive share of
the Estate of Isham FULLER and Mary FULLER dec’d arising from the personal
Estates of said deceased, that is in his hands or that he is otherwise Liable
for; and we do further Empower him our Said Attorney to execute all necessary
receipts, bonds and acquitances for us and in our names Respectively, for and
about the Same which shall be as binding when done, upon each of us as if we
were present and doing the same ourselves. We do further empower our said
Attorney to sue for and receive the same or any part thereof and for that
purpose to employ such counsel or other aid as he may need and to do all other
things necessary to accomplish the objects of this power
Pg 633
At our expense and charge,
and we do hereby ratify and confirm all the lawful acts and doings of our said
Attorney in the premises as fully as if we were present and doing the same
ourselves. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands this 3rd
day of May 1875 Elizabeth KENT Joseph KENT
Thomas A. ANDERSON Loucinda (her x mark) C. JOHNSON Clement (his x mark) JOHNSON Witness to mark} J.W. Hartwell P.R. Little
State of Illinois Williamson
County} Personally appeared…Elizabeth KENT and husband Jo KENT Lucinda C.
JOHNSON and husband Clement JOHNSON and T.A. ANDERSON…and also…Elizabeth KENT
wife of Joe KENT and Lucinda C. JOHNSON wife of Clement JOHNSON, privately and
apart…
Witness W.H. Eubanks clerk of
said Court at my office this the 3rd day of May 1875 W.H. Eubanks clerk
State of Illinois Williamson
County}I, Jesse Bishop, Judge…certify that W.H. Eubanks…was at the date of the
same Clerk…
Given under my hand and seal
at office this the 3rd day of May 1875 Jesse BISHOP county Judge
Pg 634
State of Illinois Williamson
County}I, W.H. Eubank, clerk…certify that Jesse Bishop…was at the date of the
same…the presiding Judge
Witness my hand this the 3rd
day of May 1875 W.H. Eubanks clerk
Letters of Guardianship
State of Illinois Williamson
County} In the County Court June Term A.D. 1873, The people of the State of
Illinois to Joseph KENT of said County greeting, whereas at the June Term of
this County Court of said County A.D. 1873, holden at Marion, you were by order
of said Court, duly entered of record on the 17th day of said month
duly appointed Guardian for Harris Luella JONES, William and Amanda FULLER,
Trusting in your fidelity, therefore, the said Court does by these presents
constitute and appoint you to be Guardian unto said minor and authorize and
empower you to take and have the care of their person and custody and
management of their property and frugally without waste or destruction to
improve and account for the same in all things according to law. Witness W.H.
Eubanks, Clerk of the County Court of Williamson County and the Seal of Said
Court this the 17th day of June A.D. 1873 W.H. Eubank clerk of the C.C
A true Copy Attest W.H. Eubanks
State of Illinois Williamson
County}I, W.H. Eubank, clerk…certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the
Letters of Guardianship…to Joseph KENT as guardian to Harris Luella, Jones,
William and Amanda FULLER
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal of office at Marion this the 3rd day
of May W.H. Eaubanks clerk
Pg 635
State of Illinois Williamson
County} We Luella G. HENSON and John L. HENSON her husband by Joseph KENT the
lawful guardian for said Luella G. HENSON who is now under the age of twenty
one years the said Luella G. HENSON being married to the said John L. HENSON,
daughter of Nancy FULLER dec’d who was a daughter of Isham FULLER dec’d, and
each of us both jointly, separately and singly nominate and appoint Henry
FULLER of Smith County Tennessee, our Attorney in fact to demand and receive
for us and in our name from Thomas FULLER or any person having possession of or
liable for the same our distributive share of the personally Estate of Isham
FULLER and Mary FULLER dec’d arising from the personal estates of said
deceedants that is in his hands or that he is liable otherwise for; and we do
further Empower him our said Attorney to execute all necessary receipts, bond,
and acquitances for us and in our name respectively for and about the same
which shall be as binding when done upon each of us as if we were present and
doing the same ourselves. We do further empower our said Attorney to sue for
and receive the same or any part thereof and for that purpose to employ such
counsel or other aid as he may need and to do all other things necessary to
accomplish the object of this power of Attorney at our expense and charge, and
we do hereby ratify and confirm all the lawful acts and doings of said Attorney
in the premises as fully as if we were present and doing the same ourselves. In
testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hand this the 3rd day of
May 1875 Luella G. HENSON John L.
HENSON and Joseph KENT guardian for
said Luella HENSON Witness to
signatures; J.W. Hartrell
State of Illinois Williamson
County} Personally appeared…Luella G. HENSON and John HENSON her husband and
Joseph KENT guardian…and also…
Pg 636
…Luella G.HENSON wife of the
said John L. HENSON, privately and apart…
Witness W.H. Eubanks clerk of
the County Court in and for said county and state aforesaid at my office this
the 3rd day of May 1875 W.H.
Eubanks clerk
State of Illinois Williamson
County}I, Jesse Bishop, Judge…certify that W.H. Eubanks…was at the date of the
same Clerk…
Witness my hand this the 3rd
day of May 1875 Jesse BISHOP County
Judge
State of Illinois Williamson
County}I, W.H. Eubanks clerk…certify that Jesse Bishop…was at the date of the
same…the presiding Judge…
Given under my hand and seal
at office this the 3rd day of May 1875 W.H. Eubank clerk
Pg 637
State of Tennessee Smith
County}
Received, of Thomas FULLER,
admr de bonis non of the Estate of Isham FULLER deceased and admr of the Estate
of Mary FULLER dec’d, one hundred and thirty eight dollars & twenty cents,
the distributive shares of Elizabeth KENT and husband Joseph KENT Thomas A.
ANDERSON, Lucinda C. JOHNSON and husband Clement JOHNSON, and Joseph KENT
guardian for the minor child of Nancy FULLER decd, Luella G. HENSON wife of
John L. HENSON, this the 15th day of May 1875 Henry FULLER atorney in Fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Henry FULLER…
Witness my hand and seal at
office this the 15th day of May 1875 S. Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 638
J.H BAIRD et als vs Frank
AGEE et als} Received May 20th 1875 of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk
& Commissioner in the above case Sixty dollars & 47 cents, less $1.25
fee for recording receipt, in full of my distributive share of the proceeds of
the lands belonging to the estate of John HALL deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above case. Martha C. GRINDSTAFF William B. GRINDSTAFF
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Martha C. GRINDSTAFF wife of W.B. GRINDSTAFF and
also her husband WB. GRINDSTAFF…and also…Martha C. GRINDSTAFF privately &
apart…
Witness my hand at office
this May 20th 1875. S.
Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 639
H.C. DENTON et als vs James C. DENTON et als}
Received, May 27th 1875, of
B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the
above case One Hundred & Thirty seven dollars & 08 cents in full of the
distributive share of Elizabeth STALLINGS who was a daughter of Drue DENTON
---- who was an heir of the estate of James DENTON Deceased said sum being her
distributive share, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, arrising from
the proceeds of the first notes executed for the land sold in this case &
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court pronounced in the above
case JB STALLINGS EF STALLINGS by WLB STALLINGS Atty in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.L.B. STALLINGS…
Witness my hand at office
this May 27th 1875 S Allison
Clk
Pg 640
State of Tennessee Smith
County} received of S. Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County, One
hundred dollars less $1.25 for recording this receipt of the funds in the
Estate of William MOORE deceased the same being ordered to be paid over to me
by the Court at its May Term 1875. This the 7th day of June
1875 W.R. SHAVER Adms of Wm MOORE Dec
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…W.R. SHAVER…
Witness my hand at office
this the 7th day of June 1875
S. Allison clerk By A.A. Alison D.C.
W. Baird et als VS --------
Received of Jessee H. BAIRD
Jun five Dollars and 60 cts the amount Ballance of A Judgement Rendered in Said
Court on the 7th day of June on the last land notes
Pg 641
J.H. BAIRD et als vs Frank
AGEE et als} Received, June 7th 1875, of B.f.C. Smith former clerk
of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case, Sixty dollars
& 47 cents less $1.25 clk fee in full of my distributive share of the
estate of my father John HALL decd, arrising from the sale of the real estate
of said deceased, I being a daughter & heir of said John HALL Decd, the
said fund distributed and paid to me by decree of said court in the above
case Senith C GRANSTAFF E.T. GRANSTAFF
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Senith C. GRINDSTAFF & husband E.J. GRINDSTAFF…and
also…Senith C. GRINDSTAFF, wife of said E.J. GRINDSTAFF privately & apart…
Witness my hand at office
this June 7th 1875. S. Allison Clk