Smith County
Tennessee
1875 – 1877
Section V
Go To Section V 1875 - 1877 Index of Names
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Recd of Thomas FISHER
administrator Debonas non of Lewis Mc FARLAND Deced the Sum of Nine hundred
---ty Dollars & 29 cents Said to be the amt Due me as one of the Legatees
of the Said Lewis McFARLAND Decd Given under my hand the 17th of
April 1875 Eliza J. ELLIOTT
The State of Mississippi
County of Yellobushy} This day personally appeared… Eliza J ELLIOTT…
Given under my hand and Seal
of office at Coffeeville this 17th day of April A.D. 1875 John C. Brannum
The actual amount amount
received on this Receipt is Eight hundred and Seventy two Dollars & 4 cents
Less one Dollar and twenty five cents Retained for Recording this Receipt being
for Moore than is Due her according to the Settlement Made by the County Court
with the administrator This May the 27th 1875 Eliza J. ELLIOTT by John A. FITE
attorney Thomas FISHER ack
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Received of Thos FISHER
administrator Debonis non with the will Annest of the Estate of Lewis McFARLAND
Deced, one hundred and fourteen 40 6/7 – dollars this being our Shares Jointly as
heirs of John McFARLAND Decd, in Said Estate of Lewis McFARLAND Each of us
being of full age and Capable of Making our Receipts T.J. McFARLAND J.M.
McFARLAND A.M. McFARLAND
The State of Mississippi
County of Yellowbushy} This day personally appeared…TJ McFARLAND JM McFARLAND A.M. McFARLAND…
Given under my hand and Seal
of office at waterbally this 12 day of April A.D. 1875 Jno C. Brannum Clk
The actual amount amount paid
on this Receipt is Eighty Six dollars and 60 cents Less one dollar and 25 cents
Retained for Recording this Receipt the Receipt being for Moore than is Due
them according to the Settlement Made by the County Court This May 27th
1875 TJ McFARLAND Jno M. McFARLAND AM McFARLAND by John A. FITE Attorney Thomas FISHER Ack
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State of Kentucky Monroe
County} Court June
Court June 7th
1875 at A------ County Court began and held in the Court house in Tompkinsville
on Monday the 7th day of June 1875 Present Honorable M.T. Flippin
presiding Judge of Said Court and J.C.Mulky Sheriff of said County and J.H.
Vandarun Clk thereof be it Remembered that Among others the following
proceeding are had and Done and Made of Record and is now of Record in Said
Court and the Clerks office thereof Viz Whereas on the 3rd day of
February 1873 Levi LANCASTER was appointed Guardian for David C & JM &
RP DENTON infant heirs of W.P. DENTON Decast and who were then living in Monroe
County Kentucky and he ------ the Bond which is now of Record in Said Court and
he took the oath Required of him by law and which Bond was approved by the
Court and by accident the order of the Court appointing him Guardian was not
placed upon the Record thereof the Court Doth now appoint him the Said Levi
LANCASTER Guardian of DC DENTON J.M DENTON and RP DENTON Minor orphans of
William P DENTON to have the Same Effect as if the order appointing him had
been Reduced to Record in the 3rd day of February 1873 and all the
orders made Regarding Said appointment and all his acts and doings are of and
have the Same
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Effect as if the order
appointing him Feby the 3rd 1873 had been Reduced to Record to
Record the Security in Said bond dated Feby 3rd 1873 are MC HANAS
and Joseph LEYD and he Executed a bond with additional Security as Guardian for
Said heirs on the 4th May 1874 with Joseph M CAMPBELL wich are both
of Record herein Monroe County Court Feby 8th ---- 1873
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
whereas Levi LANCASTER has been appointed by the County Court of Monroe County
and has Qualified as Guardian Daniel C James and RP DENTON Minors of WP DENTON
Now we Levi LANCASTER as principle and Michal HOWARD and Joseph LOYD his
Securities do herby Covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky that the
Said Levi LANCASTER will faithfully Discharge the trust of Guardian to Said
Minors in all Respects as provided by Law Signed this 3rd day of
Feby 1873 Levi LANCASTER M.C HOWARD
Joseph LOYD
Attest W.S Masey Clk of the
Monroe County Court
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Monroe County Court
May Turm May 4th
1874 where as Levi LANCASTER has heretofore been appointed Guardian for David C
JM & R.P. DENTON Infant heirs of W.P. DENTON and Gave bond which was filed
and ordered to Record and he has this day Given a Bond as additional Security
with Joseph M CAMPBELL as his Security which is approved and filed
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
where as Levi LANCASTER has been appointed by the County Court of Monroe County
and has qualified as Guardian for Danil C JM and RP DENTON as Guardian to
Minors of W.P DENTON Now we Levi LANCASTER as principle and Joseph M CAMPBELL
additional Security do hereby Covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky
that the Said Levi LANCASTER will faithfully Discharge the trust of Guardian to
Said Minors in all Respects as provided by Law This bond is Given as additional
Security to the bond hertofor Given. Signed this 4th day of May
1874 Levy LANCASTER Joseph M CAMPBELL
Attest W.S Masey Clurk of the
Monroe County Court
State of Kentucky Monroe
County}
I J.H. VANDE---, Clerk for
the County and State aforesaid herby Certify that the foregoing is a true full
& correct
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Copy of the Coptin of the
Court order of appointment and bond of Levi Guardian of Minor heirs of Wm
DENTON Decd as the Same appears of Record in my office witness my hand and Seal
of office at office in Tompkinsville Monroe County Ky June 8th
1875 JH Vander--- Clerk Monroe County
Court
State of Kentucky Monroe
County} I ML Flippen Judge…certify that…JH Vanderver…was…and is now Clerk of
the County Court of Monroe County…
Witness my hand this 8th
day of June 1875 WT Flippen MCC
State of Kentucky Monroe
County} I JH Vanderver Clerk…certify that…MS Flippen…is Sole Judge presiding of
the County Court of Monroe County…
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Given under my hand &
offis Seal at office This June 8th 1875 JH Vandervur Clk Monroe
County Court
A True copy – Attest S Allison Clk
H.C. DENTON et als VS James C. DENTON et als}
Received, June 17th 1875, of
BfC Smith former clerk & Commissioner in the above case One Hundred &
twelve dollars & 81 cents, less fee for recording recept $1.25 in full of the
distributive shares of James M, David C, & R.P. DENTON minor children of Wm
P. DENTON dec arrising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of
James DENTON decd, that sum being the amount due said minors out of the fund
collected on the first land notes executed for the purchase of said land. Levi LANCASTER Guardian
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
this June 17th 1875 S
Allison Clk
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I, Samuel S CARDWELL, a son
of the late Leonard H. CARDWELL, deceased, have received on my distributive
Share of his estate from G.W. & S.H. CARDWELL, administrators of the estate
of Said Leonard H. CARDWELL the following amounts. On 21st of
January 1874, fifteen hundred and five dollars & 30 cents. On 30th
of March, 1874. one thousand and thirty six dollars & 65 cents. On 21st
of July, 1874. five hundred and Sixty seven dollars & 64 cents. And on
April 19th 1875, two hundred and Seventy seven dollars and 60 cents.
Witness my hand this 23rd day of June 1875 S.S. CARDWELL Attest A.A.
SWOPE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…S.S. CARDWELL…
This June 23rd
1875 S Allison Clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
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State of Texas County of
Hopkins} Know all men by these present that I, TJ. STROTHER of Said County of
Hopkins & State of Texas, and an heir of Wm STROTHER late of the County of
Hopkins & State of Texas, deceased and an heir of Judd & Elizabeth
STROTHER late of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, deceased, Do
hereby make, constitute and appoint Vincent R. BRADFORD of the County of Smith
& State of Tennessee my Attorney in fact, with authority for me and in my
name, to ask for, demand, sue for, and receive all or any debts or debts,
claims, or demands whatsoever, whether on bonds, notes Bills of exchange, open
accounts, or otherwise due and owing to me by any person or persons whatever,
and in my name to institute such action or legal proceedings as may be
necessary for the Recording of the same and for me and in my name to execute
and deliver proper acquitances and receipts for such sums of money as may be so
collected by him and further to compound or to compromise Such claims and
generally to do such other things in the premises as I myself might fully do,
and I hereby ratify and confirm all such lawful acts as my said Attorney may do
or perform in the premises, in testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand, this
21st day of December 1874
T.J. STROTHER
State of Texas County of
Hopkins}…Personally appeared T.J. STROTHER…
Witness my hand and official
Seal, Dec. 21st 1874 Z.G.
Matthews notary public
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State of Texas Hopkins
County} I, J.M. Ashcroft, Clerk…certify the Z.G. Matthews…was at the time of
signing said certificate, Notary Public…
Witness my hand and official
seal at office in City of Sulpher Spring, Texas. This Dec 21st 1874.
J.M. Ashcroft Clerk, D.C.-H.C. Texas
State of Texas County of
Falls} Know all men by these present that I this day nominate and constitute
and do by these present nominate & constitute V.R. BRADFORD of the State of
Tennessee and Smith County, my attorney in fact. Who is by this act of Power
fully empowered to collect any money due me in said State of Tennessee and
receipt for the same in my name and do all things to secure my interest and
protect the same, to sue and defend in person or employ counsel to assist him.
I do hereby empower my said attorney with the said power in all matters of
business that I may or could have myself, were I present; And I bind myself and
heirs to abide by the acts of said attorney as done by myself. Witness my hand
and seal This Febry 3rd A.D. 1875
Luther STROTHER In the presence
of D.F. WHITE T.A. DAVIS
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State of Texas County of
Falls}Before me…L. STROTHER to me made known by Dave WHITE…and acknowledged his
execution of a power of attorney…
Witness my hand and Official
seal of office at officef, in the town of Marlin this the 3rd day of
February A.D. 1875 J.R. McDonald Notary
Public Falls County Texas
State of Texas Falls County}
I James M. Hord Clerk…certify that J.R. McDonald…is and was at the time of
signing the same…Justice of the Peace of Falls County Texas…
Witness my hand and official
seal of said Court at office in Marlin, February 3rd 1875 James M. Hash Clerk D. Court Falls County
Texas
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State of Texas County of
Hopkins} Know all men by these present that we, J.R. HOOTEN, and Amanda F.
HOOTEN wife of the said J.R. HOOTEN and John M. EWING and S.E. EWING wife of
the said John M. EWING and Hellen M. STROTHER and Hannibal STROTHER of the
County of Hopkins and State of Texas and heirs of William STROTHER, late of the
County of Hopkins and State of Texas, deceased who was an heir of Judd
& Elizabeth STROTHER Late of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee deceased,
Do hereby make, constitute & appoint Vincent R. BRADFORD of the County of
Smith and State of Tennessee, our attorney in fact with authority for us and in
our name to ask for, demand, sue for and receive all or any debt or debts,
claims, or demands whatever whether on bonds, notes, Bills of Exchange, open
accounts or otherwise due and owing to us by any person or persons whatever,
and in our name to institute such action or legal proceedings as may be
necessary for the recovery of the same and for us and in our name to execute
and deliver proper acquitances and receipts for such sums of money as may be by
him collected, and further to compound or compromise such claims and generally
to do such other things in the premises as we ourselves might lawfully do and
we hereby ratify and confirm all such lawful acts as our said attorney may do
or perform in the premises In testimony whereof we have here hereunto set our
hands and seals this 6th day of Jan 1875 J.R. HOOTEN Amanda F. HOOTEN John M. EWING S.E.
EWING Hannibal STROTHER Hellen M. STROTHER
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State of Texas County of
Hopkins}…Personally came J.R. HOOTEN and Amanda F. HOOTEN, wife of the said
J.R. HOOTEN, J.M. EWING and S.E. EWING, wife of the said J.M. EWING Hannibal
STROTHER and Hellen M. STROTHER…and the said Amanda F. HOOTEN & S.E.
EWING…separate and apart from their husbands…
To certify which I hereto set
my hand officially with the seal of my office, this the 6th day of
Jan 1875 T.J. STROTHER Notary Public
Hopkins Co Texas
State of Texas Hopkins
County} I, J.M. Ashcroft, Clerk…certify that T.J. STROTHER…is and was at the
time of signing the same a Notary Public…
Witness my hand and seal of
Dist. Court, this Janry 6th 1875
JM. Ashcroft Clerk D.C.
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J.H. BAIRD vs. Frank AGEE et als}
Received July 5th
1875, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of Smith County Court & Commissioner in
the above case Two Hundred & Twenty Eight dollars & 90 cents in full of
the distributive shares of L.C. HALL P.A. HALL, D.J. HALL & Parmelia J.
NEWBILL the children & heirs of John HALL deceased, arriseing from the sale
of the real estate of said John HALL decd, sold & distributed under decree
of the Smith County Court and ordered by decree to be paid to J.H. BAIRD as
assignee of said above named heirs as per decree of June Term 1875 Josiah H. BAIRD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.H. BAIRD…
Witness my hand at office
this July 5th 1875 S.
Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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Billefonte, Boone County,
Arkansas
Know all men by these present
that we Jessee H. MARSHAL and Mary A MARSHALL have made, constituted, and
appointed, and by these present do make, constitute and appoint David HODGES
our true and lawful Attorney for us and in our name, place and Stead to collect
all money due Mary A MARSHALL from the estate of Mrs CHAMBERS deceased
of the County of Smith, State of Tennessee – giving and 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, hereby ratifying and confirming all that our said attorney shall
lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof In witness whereof we have
hereunto set our hands and seal, the 2nd day of April, in the year,
one Thousand eight hundred and seventy five
J.H. MARSHALL Mary A. MARSHALL
State of Arkansas County of
Boone} Personally appeared…J.H. MARSHALL…also appeared Mary A. MARSHALL, wife
of the said J.H. MARSHALL…examined separate and apart from her said husband…
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I witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my private seal, (having no official seal)
this second day of April 1875 Joseph
Daugherty Notary Public
State of Arkansas County of
Boone} I, N.B. CRUMP, Clerk…certify that Joseph H. Daugherty…is and was at the
time of signing…acting Notary Public…
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and the official seal of my office on this the 18th
day of June 1875 N.B. Crump clerl Boone
County
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Dept Clerk
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S.B. CHAMBERS et als vs Hosey
CARMON et als} Received, July 5th 1875, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk
of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case One Hundred
& Seventy four dollars & 83 cents in full of the distributive share of
Mary MARSHALL formerly Mary Hodges less $1.25 fee for recording receipt, the
same being the amount due her from the sale of the real estate of Elizabeth
CHAMBERS dec, sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court
in the above case. J.H. MARSHALL Mary A. MARSHALL By DP HODGES Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…D.P. HODGES…
Witness my hand at office
this 5th July 1875 S. Allison
clerk By AA Allison D.C.
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Henry C. DENTON & others
vs James C. DENTON & others} Receeived, July 5th 1875, of BfC
Smith former Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above
case Twenty Seven dollars & 41 cents in full of the distributive share of
Martha WILSON deceased formerly Martha DENTON a daughter of Drue DENTON deceased,
that amount being due the children of said Martha WILSON Dec & paid
to me as her Administrator H.B. WILSON
Admr of Martha WILSON Dec
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…H.B. WILSON…
Witness my hand at office
this the 5th day of July 1875
S. Allison clerk By AA Allison D.C.
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Received of D.A. WEST
Administrator of the Estate of Obediah CREAGHEAD, $---- cents seventy nine
dollars less 1.25 for recording this receipt it being in full of the
distributive Shars, C.A. CRAIGHEAD, Charity CRAIGHEAD, Peter, CRAIGHEAD, W.J.
CRAIGHEAD & L.J. CRAIGHEAD of the personal estate of said Obediah CRAIGHEAD
deceased, this the 5th day of July 1875 Francis (her x mark) CRAIGHEAD Guardian for said heirs
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Francis CRAIGHEAD…
In testimony whereof I have
here unto set my hand and seal, this the 5th day of July 1875. S. Allison clerk By AA Allison D.C.
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Thomas KITCHINGS et als Vs
Moses ALLEN et als} Received of S. Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee $137.50 cents less 1.25 for recording this receipt it being in
full of my distributive Share, as an heir James KITCHING deceased arising from
the sale of the real estate, Sold by a decree of this Court by B.f.C. Smith
former Clerk and commissioner in the above case and turned over by him to S.
Allison and also my Share of the personal estate turned over to S. Allison as
foresaid by N.W. PHILLIPS Administrator of the said estate and ordered to be
paid out, by this Court this the 17th day of July 1875 R.G. DAVIS
Mary DAVIS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.G. DAVIS…Then came Mary DAVIS, wife of the said
R.G. DAVIS, privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office
this the 17th day of July 1875
S. Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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Thomas KITCHINGS et als Vs
Moses ALLEN et als} Received of S. Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee Successor to B.f.C. Smith former Clerk & Commissioner of
this Court. $137.50, one hundred thirty-seven dollars & 50 cents less $1.25
for recording this receipt it being in full of my distributive Share as an heir
of James KITCHINGS deceased arising from the sale of the real estate,
sold by a decree of this Court, by B.f.C. Smith said former Clerk &
Commissioner in the above case and turned over by him to the said S. Allison
and also my share of the personal estate turned over as aforesaid, by N.W.
PHILLIPS Administrator of the said estate to the Said Smith and by Smith to the
said Allison and ordered by this Court to be paid out to the legal heirs. This
The 26th day of July 1875 T.
KITCHING
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Thomas KITCHING…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 26th day of July 1875
Samuel Allison Clerk
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Thomas KITCHINGS et als Vs
Moses ALLEN et als} Received of S. Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tenn- Successor to B.f.C. Smith former Clerk & Commissioner of this
Court ($137.50) one hundred and thirty seven dollars & 50 cents it being in
full of my distributive Share as an heir of James KITCHINGS deceased arising
from from the sale of the real estate Sold by a decree of this Court, by B.f.C.
Smith former Clerk & Commissioner in the above case and turned over by him
to S. Allison and also my distributive share of the personal estate turned over
as aforesaid by N.W. PHILLIPS Administrator of the said estate to the Said
Smith and by Smith to the said Allison and ordered by this Court to be paid out
to the legal heirs. Witness my hand and seal this the 17 day of July 1875 Nancy PRUETT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…NANCY PRUETT…
Witness my hand at office
this the 17th day of July 1875
S. Allison Clerk By AA Allison D.C.
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Thomas KITCHING et als Vs
Moses ALLEN et als} Received of S. Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee Successor to B.f.C. Smith former clerk & commissioner of
this Court $9.16 0/3 cents less $1.25 for recording this receipt it being in
full of my distributive Share as an heir of James KITCHINGS deceased, arising
from the sale of the real estate Sold by a decree of this Court by BfC Smith
clerk & Com. in the above case and turned over by him to S. Allison and
also my distributive share of the personal estate turned over as aforesaid by
N.W. PHILLIPS Adms of the said estate to the said Smith and by Smith to the
said Allison and ordered by this Court to be paid out to the legal heirs. Witness
my hand this the 17th day of July 1875 S.J. ALLEN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…S.J. ALLEN…
Witness my hand at office
this the 17th day of July 1875
S. Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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Thomas KITCHINGS et als Vs
Moses ALLEN et als} Received of S. Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, Successor to B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of this Court $27.00
less $1.25 for recording this receipt, it being in full of my distributive
Share as an heir of James KITCHINGS deceased arising from the Sale of the real
estate Sold by a decree of this Court by B.f.C. Smith former Clerk and
commissioner in the above case and turned over to S. Allison By him and also my
share of the personal estate turned as aforesaid by N.W. PHILLIPS Administrator
of the said estate to the said Smith and by Smith to the said Allison and
ordered by this Court to be paid out to the legal heirs Witness my hand and
seal this the 17th day of July 1875
James COMPTON Mary M COMPTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James COMPTON…the came Mary M. COMPTON wife of the
said James COMPTON, privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office
this the 17th day of July 1875
S. Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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Thomas KITCHINGS et als Vs
Moses ALLEN et als} Received of S. Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County $27.00 dollars less $1.25 for recording this receipt it being in full of
my distributive share as an heir of James KITCHINGS deceased arising from the
sale of the real estate sold by a decree of this Court by B.f.C. Smith former
Clerk and Commissioner in the above case and turned over by him to S. Allison
and also my share of the personal estate turned over asforesaid by N.W.
PHILLIPS Administrator of the said estate to the said Smith and by Smith to the
said Allison and ordered by this Court to be paid out to the legal heirs this
the 17th day of July 1875.
Wm B. KIDWELL CP KIDWELL
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Thomas KITCHINGS et als Vs
Moses ALLEN et als} Received of S. Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tenn $27.00 dollars less $1.25 for recording this receipt it being in
full of my distributive share as an heir of James KITCHINGS deceased, arising
from the sale of the real estate by a decree of this Court by B.f.C. Smith
former Clerk and Commissioner in the above case and turned over to S. Allison
and also my share of the personal estate turned over as aforesaid by N.W.
PHILLIPS Administrator of the Said estate to said Smith and by Smith to the
said Allison; and ordered by this Court to be paid out to the legal heirs this
the 17th day of July 1875.
J.H. ALLEN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.H. ALLEN…
This July 17th
1875 S. Allison Clk
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State of Texas County of Hopkins}
Know all men by these present, that I W.H.H. VADEN of the County and State
aforesaid, do appoint, nominate and constitute W.W. VADEN of Smith County the
State of Tennessee; my true and lawful agent and attorney in fact, in my name
and stead to receive and collect any and all monies due me from the Estate of
Judd STROTHER deceased as one of the heirs at law of Said Estate through
my mother Permelia VADEN, Permelia STROTHER before her marriage with my father,
Samuel T.(?) G.(?) VADEN and daughter of Judd STROTHER, and I do hereby fully
authorize my said agent and attorney in fact to receive said monies due her
from said estate, and to receipt for the same in my name and to remit said
money so received by check on St Louis Mo, New York or Galveston Texas and to
do all things necessary to be done in the same manner as I myself could do,
were I personally present and acting. Hereby fully ratifying and confirming all
that my said attorney and agent may or can do in the premises. In testimony
whereof I have hereunto signed my name at the city of Sulfur Springs. This the
28th day of September A.D. 1974
W.H.H. VADEN
The State of Texas County of
Hopkins} Personally appeared…W.H.H. VADEN…
Witness my hand at office in
the city of Sulphur Springs this the 28th day of September A.D.
1874. J.M.Ashcroft Clerk Dist Court
Hopkins Co Texas
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The State of Texas County of
Hopkins} I, Z.G. Mathews, Notary Public…certify that J.M. Ashcroft…is Clerk of
the District Court of said Hopkins County Texas…
Given under my hand and seal
of office at office in the City of Sulphur Springs Texas this the 28th
day of September A.D. 1874. Z.G.
Matthews Notary Public for Hopkins County Texas.
A True Copy Attest A.A.
Allison Dept Clerk
State of Texas County of
Hopkins} Know all men by these presents that I, Loderick Judd VADEN of Said
County of Hopkins, do hereby choose, constitute and appoint W.W. VADEN of the
County of Smith and State of Tennessee, my agent & attorney in fact for me
and in my name to ask for demand sue for receive all money belonging to me
derived from the Estate of Judd STROTHER and Elizabeth STROTHER= Grand=father
& Grand=mother of the Said L.J.V. through his mother Permelia VADEN now
dead = daughter of Said Judd &
Elizabeth STROTHER, and in my name to execute and deliver proper acquittances
& to receipt for such sums of money as may be collected by him hereby
ratifying and confirming all such lawful act as my said Attorney do or perform
in the premises. In testimony whereof witness my hand this the 25th
day of September A.D. 1874 L.J. VADEN
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The State of Texas County of
Hopkins} …personally came…L.J. VADEN…
Witness my hand and official
Seal Sept 24th 1874 Z.G.
Matthew Notary Public
The State of Texas Hopkins County}
I, J.M. Ashcroft Clerk…certify that Z.G. Matthews…is and was at the time of
signing the same a Notary Public…
Witness my hand and official
Seal at office this 26th day of September A.D. 1874 J.M. Ashcroft Dist. Clerk H.C.T.
The State of Texas County of
Hopkins} I, Z.G. Matthews, presiding Justice…certify that J.M. Ashcroft…is the
Clerk of the District Court of Hopkins County Texas…
Witness my hand and official
Seal at office in Sulphur Springs this 25th 1874. Z.G. Matthews Presiding Justice and Notary
Public H. C. T.
A True Copy Attest A.A. Allison Dept Clerk
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State of Texas County of
Hopkins} Know all men by these presents, that I, French S. VADEN of Said County
of Hopkins, do hereby choose, constitute and appoint W.W. VADEN of the County
of Smith and State of Tennessee, my agent & Attorney in fact for me and in
my name to ask for, demand, sue for, receive all money belonging to me, derived
from the Estate of Judd STROTHER and Elizabeth STROTHER Grand=father &
Grand=mother of the Said F.S.VADEN, through his mother Permelia VADEN now decd
daughter of Said Judd STROTHER &
Elizabeth STROTHER, and in my name to execute & deliver proper acquittances
& receipts for such sums of money as may be so collected by him, hereby
ratifying and confirming all such lawful acts as my said Attorney may do or
perform in the premises. In testimony whereof witness my hand this the 19th
day of September A.D. 1874 F.S. VADEN
The State of Texas County of
Hopkins} Before me T.J. STROTHER a Notary Public…Personally came F.S. VADEN…
To all of which I certify by
hereto setting my hand officially with the seal of my office this Sept 19th
1874. T.J. STROTHER Notary Public
Hopkins Co. Texas
Pg 32
The State of Texas Hopkins County}
I, J.M. Ashcroft Clerk…certify that T.J. STROTHER…was and is at the time of
signing the same a Notary Public…
Witness my hand and Seal of
office this Sept 19th 1874
J.M. Ashcroft Dist. Clerk H.C.T.
The State of Texas Hopkins
County} I, Z.G. Matthews Presiding Magistrate…certify that J.M. Ashcroft…is now
and was…Dist Clerk…
Witness my hand, this Oct 17th
1874. Z.G. Matthews Presiding
Magistrate H. C. T.
A True Copy Attest A.A. Allison Dept Clerk
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I, John H. FULLER of the
State of Texas and County of Liberty, do hereby nominate and appoint Henry
FULLY of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, my Attorney in fact to
demand, receive for me and in my name from S. Allison, Clerk and Commissioner
and Successor to BfC Smith former Clerk &C or any other person having
possession of or liable for the same my 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 case of James GILL
of Smith County adms and others VS Mary FULLER & others: also of Thomas
FULLER Adms De bonis non of the Estate of Isham FULLER deceased
and of Thomas FULLER Adms of the Estate of Mary FULLER deceased my
distributive Share arising from the personal Estate of said deceased
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
acquittances 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 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 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 this 12th day of July 1875 J.H. FULLER
Pg 34
State of Texas Liberty
County} Personally appeared…John H. FULLER…
Witness B.F. Cameron Clerk of
said Court at office; this 12thy day of july 1875 B.F. Cameron Clerk D.C. Liberty Co.
State of Texas Liberty
County} I, J. McLacan, Judge…certify that B.F. Cameron…was at the date of the
Same Clerk…and is yet Clerk…Witness my hand this 12th day of July A.D.
1875 J. M.C. Laconer Pres. Justice L.C.
State of Texas Liberty
County} I, B.F. Cameron Clerk…certify that J. M.C. Lacour …was at the date of
the Same and is now the presiding Judge…Given under my hand and seal at office
this 12th day of July 1875
B.F. Cameron Clerk D C.L.Co.
A True Copy Attest A.A. Allison Dept Clerk
Pg 35
Guardian Bond
Know all men by these present
that we George W. PORTER, James B. HUDSON and John L. HENSON of the County
Williamson and State of Illinois are held and firmly bound unto the people of
the State of Illinois, for the use of Nancy and Sarah Ann FULLER, in the penal
sum of five hundred 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 and administrators and assigns, Jointly, Severly and
firmly by these present, Witness our hands and Seals, this 8th day
of March 1875
The condition of the above
obligation is such that if the above bounded, George W. PORTER who has been
appointed Guardian of Nancy E and Sarah Ann FULLER, shall faithfully discharge
the office and trust of said Guardianship according to law, and shall make a
true Inventory of all the real and personal estate of the wards, that shall
come to his possession or knowledge and return the same to the County Court of
Williamson County, at the time required by law, and manage and dispose of Such
estate according to law and for the best interest of Said ward, and faithfully
discharge his trust in relation thereto and to the custody, nurture and
education of said ward and render an account on oath of the property in his
hands, including the proceeds of all real estate that may be sold by him if any
of the management and disposition of all such estate, within one year after the
appointment and at such other time as shall be required by law or directed by
the Court and upon removal from office or at the expiration of his trust Settle
his accounts in Said Court or with the wards or their legal representatives and
pay over and deliver all the estate, title, patens and effects remaining in his
hands from him on Such
Carried to page 37
Pg 36
T.H. ROBINSON et als VS
Adison LANE (?) et als} Received of S. Allison Clerk fifty Dollars less $1.25
the amt for Recording this receipt in full of my Distributive Share arising
from the Sale of land in the above cause This July the 23rd
1875 Samuel B. ROBINSON Guardian to
T.H. ROBINSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Samuel B. ROBINSON Guardian for T.H. ROBINSON…
This July the 23rd
1875 S Allison Clk
Pg 37
Settlement to the person or
persons lawfully entitled thereto, then this obligation to be void otherwise to
remain in full force and virtue Geo. W.
PORTER Jas B. HUDSON John L.HENSON
State of Illinois Williamson
County} I, W.H. Eubanks, Clerk…certify that the foregoing is a copy of the bond
of George W. PORTER as the Guardian of Nancy E. and Sarah Ann FULLER…
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto Set my hand and the seal of Court, this 14th day of June
1875 W.H. Eubank Clk
A True Copy Attest A.A. Allison Dept Clerk
Pg 38
We, Elizabeth W. PORTER wife
of George W. PORTER and George W. PORTER, Guardian of Nancy E. and Sarah Ann
FULLER, minor heirs of John T. FULLER deceased of the State of Illinois
and County of Williamson and each of us both Jointly, Seperately and Singly do
hereby nominate and appoint Henry FULLER of the State of Tennessee and County
of Smith, our Attorney in fact, to demand, receive for us and in our name from
Thomas FULLER Adms of the estate of Mary FULLER dec’d late of Smith County
Tennessee, or any other person having possession of or liable for the Same, our
distributive Shares arising from the proceeds of the sale of the personal
Estate of said dec’d, also of Thomas FULLER Adms De bonis non of the
Estate of Isham Fuller dec’d our distributive Shares arising from the proceeds
of the personal Estate of said dec’d that is in hands or that he is otherwise
liable for and we do further empower him our Said Attorney to execute all
necessary receipts, bonds and acquittances 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 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 I have hereunto set our hands this 14th
day of June 1875 Elizabeth (her x mark)
W. PORTER
George W. PORTER George W. PORTER Guardian Attesting witnesses J.W. SAMUELS Z. HUDGINS
Pg 39
State of Tennessee Williamson
County} Personally appeared…Elizabeth W. PORTER wife of George W. PORTER and
George W. PORTER Guardian of Nancy E. and Sarah Ann FULLER minor heirs of John
T. FULLER deceased…and Elizabeth W. PORTER wife of the Said George W.
PORTER…privately and apart from their husbands…
Witness W.H. Eubanks Clerk of
said Court at office, this 14th day of June 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…and is yet Clerk…
Witness my hand this 14th
day of June 1875 Jesse Bishop Co Judge
Pg 40
State of Illinois Williamson
County}I, W.H. Eubanks Clerk…certify that Jesse Bishop…was at the date of the
same and is now the presiding Judge…
Given under my hand and seal
at office, this 14th day of June 1875 W.H. Eubank Clerk
A True Copy Attest A.A. Allison Dept Clerk
Pg 41
Received, July the 30th
1875 of Thomas FULLER Administrator De bonis non of the Estate Isham
FULLER deceased ($23.42) twenty three dollars and 42 cents less $1.25 for
recording this receipt, in full of my distributive Share John FULLER of the
Estate of Isham FULLER deceased arising from the sale of the personal estate of
said dec’d and also of the Estate of Mary FULLER deceased arising from the sale
of personal estate of the said dec’d. In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set
my hand and seal this the 30th day of July 1875 Henry FULLER Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Henry FULLER…
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto Set my hand and seal this the 14th day of July 1875 Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 42
Received, July the 30th
1875 of Thomas FULLER Administrator De Bonis non of the Estate of Isham
FULLER deceased and also of Thomas FULLER Administrator of the Estate of
Mary FULLER deceased ($28.42) twentyeight dollars and 42 cents less
$1.25 for recording this receipt, in full of the Distributive Shares of
Elizabeth W. and George W. PORTER; and also of Nancy E. and Sarah Ann FULLER
minor heirs of J.T. FULLER deceased: arising from the Sales of the
personal property of the said Estate of Isham and Mary FULLER deceased. In
testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this the 30th
day of July A.D. 1875 Henry FULLER
Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Henry FULLER…
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and Seal this the 30th day of July 1875 Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 43
I, Luther STROTHER, Son of
the late William STROTHER deceased who was a Son of Judd STROTHER deceased, who
died in Smith County in the State of Tennessee, many years ago having a will in
which William YOUNG as I am informed is executor do hereby constitute and
appoint Vincent R. BRADFORD of the Said County of Smith and State of Tennessee
my true and lawful Attorney in fact for me and in my name to demand, receive,
Sue for and recover, and receipt for any and all money, property and effects,
both real and personal or the proceeds of realty or personalty or both to which
I am entitled or may become entitled, under or by virtue of the will of said
Judd STROTHER or as his heir or distribute or from any other source whatever in
the State of Tennessee and if necessary to employ counsel at my expense for the
purpose of recovering or obtaining the Same and generally to do all things
necessary and proper for any of the purposes aforesaid and I hereby ratify
& confirm all the lawful acts of my said Attorney in the premises as though
I was acting in person. Witness my hand and Seal this 22nd day of
July 1875 Luther STROTHER Attest J.W. HOFFMAN Geo. L. SLATER
State of Texas Falls
County}Personally appeared…Luther STROTHER…
To ratify which I hereto sign
my name and annex my official Seal at office in the City of Morlin this July 22nd
A.D. 1875 J.R. McDonald Notary Public
Falls County Texas
A True Copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 44
We, Joseph R. HOOTEN and
Amanda F. HOOTEN his wife and John M. EWING and Sarah E, EWING his wife and
Helen M. STROTHER and Hannibal STROTHER all of the County of Hopkins State of
Texas being (except said husbands) children of the late William STROTHER
deceased, who was a son of Judd STROTHER deceased who died in Smith County in
the State of Tennessee, many years ago leaving a will in which William YOUNG is
as we are informed Executor do hereby constitute and appoint Vincent R.
BRADFORD of the said County of Smith and State of Tennessee, our true and
lawful Attorney in fact for us and each of us respectively and in our name to
demand, receive sue for and recover and receipt for any and all money property
and effects, both real and personal, or the proceeds of realty or personalty or
both to which we or either or any of us is or are entitled or may become
entitled under or by virtue of the will of said Judd STROTHER or as his heirs
or distributes or from any other source whatever in the State of Tennessee and
if necessary to employ counsel at our expense for the purpose if necessary or
obtaining the same and generally to do all things necessary and proper for any
of the purposes aforesaid and we hereby ratify and confirm all the lawful acts
of our said Attorney in the premises as though we were acting in person.
Witness our hands this day of 1875
Hannibal STROTHER Joseph R,
HOOTEN Amanda F. HOOTEN John M. EWING Sarah E. EWING Helen M.
STROTHER
Pg 45
State of Texas Hopkins County} Personally appeared…Joseph
R.HOOTEN, John M. EWING, Helen M. STROTHER & Hannibal STROTHER…And Amanda
F. HOOTEN, wife of the said Joseph R.HOOTEN and Sarah E. EWING wife of said
John M. EWING having appeared before me, privately and apart from their said
husbands…
Witness Z.G. Matthews, Notary
Public as aforesaid and my official seal hereby annexed at office this 23rd
day of July 1875. Z.G. Matthews Notary
Public of Hopkins County Texas
The State of Texas Hopkins County} I, J.M. Ashcroft, Clerk…certify
that Z.G. Matthews…is now and was at the time of signing the same a Notary
Public…
Witness my hand and seal at
office this July 23rd 1875
J.M. Ashcroft Clerk D.C. H.C.T.
A True Copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 46
F.M. ORANGE & wife VS Jerre
COGGIN & others} Received August 6th 1875, of B.f.C. Smith
former Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case
Three Hundred & Seventeen dollars & 76 cents in full of the amount of
the land & rent fund in his hands due the estate of John McGEE Decd or the
Heirs of said John McGEE Dec which he is ordered to pay over to me by decree of
the County Court in the above case, pronounced at the August term thereof 1875
the same being the land & rent fund arrising from the estate of George McGEE
Sr. deced sold by decree of said Court.
Wm. B. WHITLEY Adr of John McGEE decest
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…W.B. WHITLY…
This August 6th
1875 S Allison Clk
Pg 47
F.M. ORANGE & wife VS
Jerre COGGIN et als} Received of W.B. WHITLEY Admr of the Estate of the Estate
of John McGEE Dec Sixty five dollars and ninety one cents in full of Ony
Distributive Shear arising out of the Real and personal Estate of Charles McGEE
Decact This August the 6th 1875
Elizabeth (hir x mark) C. McGEE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Elizabeth C McGEE…
This August the 6th
1875 S.Allison Clk
F.M. ORANGE & wife VS
Jerre COGGIN} Received of W.B. WHITLY Administrator of the Estate of John McGEE
Sixty five dollars Ninty one cents in full of my Distributive Shar arissing
from out of Sale of the Real and personal Estate of Charles McGEE Decast This
August the 6th 1875 Nancy
SMITH Gil SMITH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Gil SMITH…Then came Nancy Smith Sepperately and
apart from her said husband…
This August 6th
1875 S.Allison Clk
Pg 48
S.B. CHAMBERS et als vs Hosey
CARMON et als} Received, August 16th 1875, of B.f.C. Smith former
Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case One
Hundred & Thirtyone dollars & 12 cents less $1.25 fee for recording
this receipt in full of my distributive share in this case that amount being
the one fourth of the share or interest of my mother Sethia CORMON dec
arrissing from the sale of the real estate sold & distributed under a
decree of the Smith County Court in the above case. John W. CARMAN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…the foregoing Receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
this August 16th 1875
S.Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 49
Estate R.M. WILSON Dec
Received, August 16th
1875, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of the County Court Twentyseven dollars in
full of the amount in his hands belonging to the estate of said R.M. WILSON and
ordered to be paid into Court by decree See minute Book No I page 88 S. Allison Clk
Received of William B. WHITLY
as Administrator of John McGEE Decst forty Six dollars and ninty two ½ cents in
full of my Distributive Share in his hands as Such Arissing from the personal
Estate of said Decst on final Settlement. This 7th February
1876 Lethia T. McGEE Attest TW (his x mark) WHITLY S.P HUNT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personal appeared…TW WHITLY and S.P HUNT the Subscribing witnesses…are
acquainted with Lethia T. McGEE…
This July the 24th
1876 S.Allison Clk
Pg 50
Received of NW PHILIPS Adm of
the Estate of M.A COMPTON $15.54 cents in full of our Distributive Shear of the
personal Estate of Said M.A.COMPTON Decast this the 21st day of
August 1875 James COMPTON
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…James COMPTON…
Witness my hand at office
this the 21st day of August 1875
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Received of NW PHILIPS Adm of
the Estate of M.A COMPTON Deceased $15.54 in full of our Distributive Shear of
the personal Estate in the hands of Said NW PHILIPS as Adm of Said Estate this
August 21st 1875 R.H.
COMPTON By James COMPTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James COMPTON…
Witness my hand and seal at
office this the 21st day of August 1875 S. Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 51
Received of NW PHILIPS Adm of
the Estate of M.A COMPTON Deceased $15.54 in full of our interest in the
personal Estate in the hands of the Said NW PHILIPS as Adm of the Said
M.A.COMPTON Deceased this August the 21st 1875 J.T. HUDSON
Nancy (her x mark) HUDSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.T. HUDSON…then came Nancy HUDSON wife of the said
J.T. HUDSON, privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office
this the 21st day of August 1875
S Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Received of NW PHILIPS as adm
of the Estate of M.A COMPTON Deceased $15.54 in full of the personal Estate of
the Estate of Said M.A.COMPTON in the hands of the Said NW PHILIPS as adm of
Said Estate This August the 21st 1875 H.C. BARRY Mollie BARRY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…H.C. BERRY…the came Mollie BERRY, wife of the said
H.C. BERRY, privately and apart…
Witness my hand and seal at
office this the 21st day of August 1875 S. Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Pg 52
Received of NW PHILIPS as adm
of the Estate of M.A COMPTON Deceased $15.54 in full of our interest in the
personal Estate of the Said M.A.COMPTON, Deceased in the hands of the Said NW
PHILIPS adm of Said M.A.COMPTON, Deceased This August the 21st
1875 G.W. HUDSON Margaret (her x mark) HUDSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…G.W. HUDSON…then came Margaret HUDSON wife of the
said G.W. HUDSON, privately and apart…
Witness my hand this the 21st
day of Aug 1875 S. Allison clerk By
A.A. Allison D.C.
Received of NW PHILIPS as
administrator of the Estate of M.A COMPTON Decd $15.54 in full of our interest
in the personal Estate of the Said M.A.COMPTON Deceased in the hands of the
Said NW PHILIPS as adm of Said Estate This August 21st 1875 WG DAVIS
Martha DAVIS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.G. DAVIS…the came Martha DAVIS, wife of the said
W.G. DAVIS privately and apart…
Witness my hand and seal at
office this the 21st day of August 1875 S. Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D. C.
Pg 53
Received of NW PHILIPS adm of
the Estate of M.A COMPTON Decd $15.54 in full of our interest in the personal
Estate of the Said M.A.COMPTON Deceased in the hands of the Said NW PHILIPS as
adm of Said Estate This the 21st day of August 1875. Martha (her x mark) COMPTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Martha COMPTON…
Witness my hand at office
this the 21st day of August A.D. 1875. Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D. C.
Pg 54
State of Texas County of
Navarro} Know all men by these present, that I, Hixie MARCHBANKS of the State
and County above written, for the purposes hereinafter expressed, have made,
constituted and appointed and by these present do hereby make constitute and
appoint H.M. HALE Esqr of Smith County Tennessee: to be my true and lawful
Attorney for me and in my Stead, to collect and receive all money or property
of any description, that is now or may hereafter become due me out of the
Estate of Judd STROTHER decd and for me and in my name to give good and
Sufficient receipts, and due acquittances for the same and generally to do and
perform any and every other act necessary to be done in and about the premises,
hereby ratifying, and confirming any and every lawful act of him, my said
Attorney in pursuance of the special objects herein Stated as fully and freely
as if I myself were personally present.
In testimony whereof I have set my hand and Seal this the 22nd
day of December A.D. 1874 Hixie
MARCHBANKS
The State of Texas County of
Navarro}…personally appeared, Hixie MARCHBANKS…her voluntary act and deed…
In testimony whereof I
hereunto set my hand and affix my official seal in the City of Corsiana this 22nd
day of Dec. A.D. 1874. Eli H. Forman, Notary Public Navarro County Texas
A True Copy Attest. A.A. Allison D.C.
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Recd of JG MOSS Guardian of
Mary E. TROUSDALE Mai-- Mary E. DOWELL
Ninety Six Dollars 50 cents in full of my interest in the personal Estate of
James TROUSDALE Deceased in the hands of Said Guardian on final Settlement This
Feby the 26th 1875. H.P.
DOWELL Marry E. DOWELL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…HP DOWELL & Mary E. DOWELL…
This August 29 1875 S. Allison Clk
Pg 57
Monday April 13th
1874
At a County Court began and
held for the County of Allen at the Court house thereof on Monday April 13th
1874
Present Benj. P. Wilson,
Presiding Judge Ordered that Elizabeth DENTON be and she is hereby appointed
guardian of William P. DENTON a minor under the age of fourteen years, son of
W.P. DENTON deceased Whereupon, the said Elizabeth DENTON appeared in Court and
took the oath prescribed by law and together with T.R. HUGHES her security who
is accepted and approved by the Court entered into and acknowledged bond to the
Commonwealth of Kentucky as guardian aforesaid conditional according to
law. Ordered that Elizabeth DENTON be
and she is hereby appointed guardian of Lula B.M. DENTON a minor under the age
of fourteen years, daughter of W.P. DENTON deceased. Whereupon, the said
Elizabeth DENTON appeared in Court and took the oath prescribed by law; and
together with T.R. HUGHES her security who is accepted and approved by the
Court entered into and acknowledged Bond to the common Wealth of Kentucky as
guardian aforesaid, conditional according to law
State of Kentucky Allen
County} I, J.H. Collins, Clerk…certify that the foregoing are true copies of
the orders of said County Court appointing Elizabeth DENTON guardian of her
children, viz Wm P. DENTON and Lula Bell DENTON…
In testimony whereof I
hereunto set my name and affix the seal of said County Court at my office in
the Town of Scottville Allen County Kentucky this 22nd day of May
1875 John H. Collins Clerk
Pg 58
State of Kentucky Allen County}
I, J.D. Gilliam presiding Judge…certify that John H. Collins…is…Clerk…the
foregoing are true copies…
Given under my hand this the
9th day of August 1875. J.D.
Gillim Judge of the Allen County Court
State of Kentucky Allen
County} I, J.H. Collins, Clerk…certify that J.D. Gilliam…is…Judge…
Given under my hand and Seal
of Said County Court this 9th day of August 1875. J.H. Collins Clerk
A True Copy Attest A.A. Allison, Dept Clerk
Pg 59
Henry C. DENTON et als VS
James C. DENTON et als} Received, August the 23rd 1875 of B.f.C. Smith, former
Clerk and Commissioner of the Smith County Court, Sixty eight dollars and 54
cents less $1.25 for recording this receipt in full of the distributive Shares
of Wm P. DENTON and LB. DENTON minor children of Wm P. DENTON deceased, who was
an heir of James DENTON dec’d of the real estate Sold by a decree of Said Court
of Smith County for a distribution of the proceeds among those entitled, and
ordered to be paid out by said County Court.
In testimony whereof In have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 23rd
day of August A.D. 1875 Elizabeth
DENTON Guardian for W.P. & L.B.
DENTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Elizabeth DENTON…
Witness my hand at office
this the 23rd day of August 1875.
S. Allison clerk
Pg 60
Know all men by these
presents, that We Sophronia P. ALLEN, Candace ALLEN and Wm B. ALLEN, her
husband, all of the County of Muhlenberg, State of Kentucky do hereby appoint,
constitute and make Thos. R. ALLEN our true and lawful agent and Attorney in
fact, for us and in our name, place and stead to collect, receive and receipt
for any and all money or funds due to the said Sophronia P. ALLEN and Candace
ALLEN as children and heirs at law of James KITCHINGS (father of said Sophronia
& Candace ALLEN) or from the Estate of Mary KITCHINGS Deceased (mother of
said Sophronia & Candace ALLEN) for all money due to either of them from
either or both Estates, hereby ratifying and confirming whatever the Said Thos
R.ALLEN as agent and Attorney in fact, Shall lawfully do or cause to be done in
the premises. Witness our hands and
seals this the 24th day of August 1875. Signed and acknowledged in the presence of Sophronia P. (her x mark) ALLEN Candace ALLEN W.B. ALLEN
State of Kentucky Muhlenberg
County}…personally appeared Sophronia P. ALLEN (late KITCHINGS) Candace ALLEN
(late KITCHINGS) and Wm B. ALLEN her husband…
In testimony whereof…
Pg 61
…I have hereunto set my hand
and affixed my seal of Office this the day and date above written John E.Reeves
State of Kentucky Muhlenberg
County} I, J.C. Thompson Presiding Judge…certify that John E. Reeves…is now the
Clerk…and was at the date thereof…
Given under my hand as the
presiding Judge of the County Court, for the State and County aforesaid, this
the 24th day of August 1875
J.C. Thompson Jm C.C.
State of Kentucky Muhlenberg
County} I, JNO E. Reeves Clerk…certify that J.C. Thompson…was at the date…and
is now the presiding Judge…
Given under my hand this the
24th day of August 1875 JNO E.
Reeves Clk
A True Copy Attest A.A. Allison Dept Clerk
Pg 62
Thomas KITCHINGS et als V
Moses ALLEN et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee, Successor to BFC Smith former Clerk & commissioner
of said Court, one hundred and thirty seven dollars and 50 cents less $1.25 for
recording this receipt it being in full of my distributive share as an heir of
James KITCHINGS deceased, arising from the sale of the real Estate sold by
decree of this Court, By BFC Smith former Clerk and Commissioner of this Court
in the above case, and turned over to S. Allison by him and also my
distributive share of the personal Estate and turned over by N.W. PHILLIPS Adms
of said Estate to the said Smith and by Smith to the said Allison and ordered
by this Court to be paid out to the legal heirs Witness this the 30th
day of August 1875 T.K. ALLEN Agent for
Sopronia P. ALLEN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…T.K. ALLEN…
Witness my hand and Seal at
office this the 30th day of August 1875 S. Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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Thomas KITCHINGS et als V
Moses ALLEN et als} Received of S Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, Successor to BFC Smith former Clerk & commissioner of
this Court, one hundred and thirty seven dollars and 50 cents less $1.25 for
recording this receipt it being in full of my distributive share as an heir of
James KITCHINGS deceased arising from the sale of the real Estate sold by a
decree of this Court, by BFC Smith former Clerk and Commissioner of this Court
in the above case and turned over to S. Allison by him, and also my
distributive share of the personall Estate and turned over by N.W. PHILLIPS
Adms of said Estate to the Said Smith and by Smith to the said Allison and
ordered by the Court to be paid out to the legal heirs this the 30th
day of August 1875 T.K. ALLEN Agent for
Candace ALLEN & W.B. ALLEN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…T.K. ALLEN…
Witness my hand and seal at
office this the 30th day of August 1875. S. Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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State of Missouri County of
Dunklin} Know all men by these presents, that I William F. CARMON of the County
of Dunklin and State of Missouri, have this day made, constituted and appointed,
and do by these presents, make, constitute, and appoint David HODGES of Smith
County Tennessee, my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to receive
all moneys due me the said Wm F. CARMON, from the Estate of Elizabeth CHAMBERS deceased;
hereby ratifying and confirming all such deeds or acts made by my Attorney
touching or concerning the premises. Given under my hand and seal this 20th
day of August 1875 W.F. CARMON
State of Missouri County of
Dunklin} … William F. CARMON…this day appeared before me…
In witness whereof I, Thomas
E. Baldwin Clerk of the Clarkton common Please and Probate Court of Dunklin
County Missouri, have hereunto assigned my name and affixed the seal of said
Court. Done at office in Clarkton, this 20th day of August 1875 Thomas E. Baldwin Clerk of said Court
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State of Missouri County of
Dunklin} I, John H. Stokes, Judge…certify that Thomas E. Baldwin is Clerk of
the Said Court…
Given under my name and seal
this 20th day of August 1875.
John H. Stokes Judge
State of Missouri County of
Dunklin} I, Thomas E. Baldwin Clerk…certify that John H. Stokes is Judge of the
Said Court…
Witness my signature and the
seal of our Said Court done at office on Clarkton, this 20th day of
August 1875. Thomas E. Baldwin Clerk
A True Copy Attest Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
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S.B. CHAMBERS V Hosey CARMON
et als} Received August 30th 1875, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of
the Smith County Court & commissioner in the above case one Hundred &
thirty one Dollars & 12 cents in full of the distributive share of William
F. CARMON a son of Lethe CARMON who was a daughter & heir of Elizabeth
CHAMBERS Dec; arriseing from the sale of the real estate of William
& Elizabeth CHAMBERS dec sold & distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above case. less fee for recording receipt
$1.25 Wm F. CARMON By D.P. HODGES
attorney in Fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…D.P. HODGES…
Witness my hand at office
this 30th August 1875. S.
Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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Henry C. DENTON et als vs
James C. DENTON & others} Received, September 6th 1875, of
B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the
above case, One Hundred & Thirty seven dollars & 08 cts in full of the
distributive share of Joseph B. DENTON Dec arriseing from the collection
of the first land note executed for the lands belonging to the estate of James
DENTON Dec sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause. Less $1.25 fee for recording receipt J.H. HARPER Admin off J.B. DENTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared… J.H. HARPER …
Witness my hand at office
this 6th September 1875 S.
Allison Clk
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T.J. ARMSTEAD & others vs
Joseph MINTON & others} Received, Sept 6th 1875, of BfC Smith
former Clerk & Commissioner in the above case the amount of Five Hundred
dollars the one half of note executed for the land sold by decree of the County
Court see Minute Book K page 186. and I have paid Five Hundred in check on bank
& taken up my note. TJ ARMISTAD
***initials may be TS***
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
this September 6th 1875 S.
Allison Clk
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Received of D.M. BRADFORD Adm
of the Estate of DM BRADFORD Senior, three hundred and Sixty four Dollars &
25 cents less one dollars and 25 cents for Recording this Recpt in full of my
Distributive Shear as one half of the Estate due me as the widow of John A
SQUIRES Decd Both Real and personal property. This Septr 9th
1875 Amanda J SQUIRES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Amanda J. SQUIRES…
Witness my hand at office S.
Allison Clerk
Received of D.M. BRADFORD Jun
as adm de bonas non of the Estate of John A SQUIRES Estate three hundred and
Sixty four dollars and 25 cents in full of all money Due me as Guardian for
Mary G. SQUIRES from the Estate of Said John A. SQUIRES Estate ***the words –
Said John A. – were marked through***
DM BRADFORD Senior as adm of
the Estate of John A SQUIRES Decd. witness this Septr 9th 1875 Amanda J SQUIRES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Amanda J. SQUIRES…
Witness my hand at office
this the 9th day of Sept 1875
S. Allison Clerk
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T.J. ARMSTEAD et als vs
Joseph MINTON et als} Received, Septr 13th 1875, of B.f.C. Smith
former Clerk of the County Court and Commissioner in the above case one Hundred
& twenty five Dollars less $1.25 fee for recording this Receipt, in full of
the distributive Share of Jno & Wm VANDERPOOL minor children of Janee
VANDERPOOL Dec formerly Janie MINTON arriseing from the sale of the real estate
sold & distributed in this case and decreed to be paid to their regular
guardian John (his x mark) VANDERPOOL
Guardian of Jno & Wm VANDERPOOL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Jno VANDERPOOL…
Witness my hand at office
this 13th day of September 1875
S. Allison Clk
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T.J. ARMSTEAD et als vs
Joseph MINTON et als} Received September 13th 1875, of B.f.C. Smith
former Clerk of Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case, One
Hundred & twenty five Dollars less $1.25 cts fee for recording this
receipt, in full of the distributive Share of Joseph MINTON a minor child of Thomas
MINTON Des said amount being the distributive share of said Minor arriseing
from the sale of the real estate this amount being the distributive share of
the last land note executed for the land sold in this case and distributed by
decree of the said County Court. D.N.
JARRARD Guardian of Joseph MINTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…D.N. JORRORD…
Witness my hand at office
this September 13th 1875 S.
Allison Clk
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Thomas KITCHINGS et als V Moses
ALLEN et als} Received of S. Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee Successor to BfC Smith former Clerk & commissioner of this Court,
twenty seven dollars and 50 less $1.25 for recording of this receipt in full of
my distributive share as an heir of James KITCHINGS deceased arising from the
Sale of the real estate sold by a decree of this Court By B.F.C. Smith former
clerk and turned over to S. Allison by order of this Court and also my
distributive share of the personal Estate turned over to Said Allison also by
order of this Court and ordered to be paid out to those entitled. this the 14th
day of Sept. 1875 J.S. KITCHING
Attorney in fact for Mary A McKNIGHT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.S. KITCHING…
Witness my hand at office
this the 14th day of September 1875. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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Thomas KITCHINGS et als V
Moses ALLEN et als} Received of S. Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee Successor to BfC Smith former Clerk & commissioner of this
Court, twenty seven dollars and 50 cents less $1.25 for recording this receipt,
in full of my distributive Share as an heir of James KITCHINGS deceased,
arising from the sale of the real estate sold by decre of this Court By BfC
Smith former Clerk and commissioner in this case and turned over to the Said S.
Allison by order of this Court and also my distributive share of the personal
estate turned to said Allison also by order of this Court and ordered to be
paid out to those entitled this the 14th day of September 1875 J.S. KITCHING Atty in fact for Delilah
McKNIGHT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.S. KITCHING…
Witness my hand at office
this the 14th day of September 1875. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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Thomas KITCHINGS et als V
Moses ALLEN et als} Received of S. Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee Successor to BfC Smith former Clerk & commissioner of this
Court, twenty Seven dollars and 50 cents less $1.25 for recording this receipt,
in full of my distributive Share as an heir of James KITCHINGS deceased arising
from the sale of the real estate of said deceased by order of this Court By
B.f.C. Smith former Clerk and commissioner in the above case and turned over to
the said Allison by BfC Smith and also my distributive share of the personal
estate turned over also and ordered to be paid out to those entitled this the
14th day of September 1875
J.S. KITCHING Atto in fact for Margarett HARRIS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.S. KITCHING…
Witness my hand at office
this the 14th day of September 1875
S. Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C
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Thomas KITCHINGS et als V
Moses ALLEN et als} Received of S. Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee Successor to BfC Smith, twenty seven dollars and 50 cents less
$1.25 for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share as an heir of
James KITCHINGS deceased rising from the sale of the real estate of said
deceased and also of my distributive share of the personal estate the real
estate sold by a decree of this Court and turned over By BfC Smith former Clerk
by an order of this Court and ordered to be paid out to those entitled this the
14th day of Sept 1875 J.S.
KITCHING Attoy in fact for Sarah DEADRIE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.S. KITCHING…
Witness my hand at office
this the 14th day of September 1875
S. Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C
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We, M.W. McKNIGHT & wife
Mary A. McKNIGHT A.G. McKNIGHT & wife D.L. McKNIGHT, Joseph DEADRICK &
wife Sarah DEADRICK & John W. HARRIS & wife M.L. HARRIS have this day
constituted & appointed & doth by these presents constitute and appoint
Joseph KITCHINGS of the County of Smith & State of Tennessee our true and
lawful attorney in fact, for us and in our stead to demand receive &
receipt for in our name any and all funds due us as heirs at law of James
KITCHINGS & Mary KITCHINGS deceased which funds is now in the hands of
Samuel Allison Clerk of the Smith County Court Carthage Tenn. And decended to
us as heirs of Sarah FARE dec’d. And do and transact any and all things
necessary in the premises to collect said funds and we hereby ratify &
confirm any and all things our said atty in fact may do or cause to be done
lawfully in the premises this August 28th 1875 M.W. McKNIGHT M. A. McKNIGHT A.G.
McKNIGHT Dee L. McKNIGHT M.L. HARRIS
Sallie DEADRICK Jo DEADRICK
State of Tennessee Cannon County}
Personally appeared…the within named bargainors…And Mary A. McKNIGHT &
Sallie DEADRICK wives of the said M.W. McKNIGHT & Jo DEADRICK having
appeared before me privately and apart from their husbands…
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Witness D.B. Vance, Clerk of
said Court at office, this 11 day of Sept 1875
D.B. Vance Clerk
State of Tennessee Cannon
County} To Jo D. McKNIGHT Esq. you are hereby authorized and empowered to take
the examination of D.L. McKNIGHT & M.L. HARRIS privately & apart from
her husband, relative to her free execution of the annexed Power attorney and
the same so taken to certify under your hand and seal, Witness D.B. Vance Clerk
Cannon County Court at office the 28th day of August 1875. D.B.
VANCE Clerk
State of Tennessee Cannon
County} M.L. HARRIS & D.L. McKNIGHT wives of P.W. HARRIS & A.G.
McKNIGHT having personally appeared…privately and apart from their said
husbands…
Witness my hand and seal this
the 3rd day of September 1875
Jo D. McKNIGHT J.P.
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We Francis M. ORANGE &
Martha ORANGE his wife have received of John HARPER, Administrator of the
Estate of Solomon McGEE deceased of the distributive share of the said Martha
in said Estate the following amounts to wit On 8th January 1874
three hundred and fifty dollars and on ---- of ---- 1875 two hundred dollars,
and on 10th May 1875 fifty dollars and we have paid back to said
HARPER, this day five dollars 47 cents on account of claims that have been paid
by him that were against the Estate, this 25th of September
1875 F.M. ORANGE Martha (her x mark) ORANGE Attest S. Allison
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…F.M. ORANGE…the came Martha ORANGE wife of the said
F.M. ORANGE, privately and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
this the 25th day of Sept 1875
Samuel Allison Clk
A True Copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
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The State of Texas Lamar
County} Be it remembered, that on the 20th day of September A.D.
1875 before the Clerk of the District Court of Lamar County, who is Judge of
Probate in and for Said County during vacation of the said District Court: the
following proceedings were had (viz)
In Vacation September 20th
1875
Application for letters of
Guardianship
J.B. GULLICK vs J.B. &
R.H. GULLICK} This day this cause came on for hearing before the Clerk in
vacation upon the application of J.B. GULLICK to be appointed Guardian of the
Person & Estate of J.B. GULLICK & R.H. GULLICK, minors over the age of
14 years And it appearing that due and legal notice had been given as the law
requires; and that Said minors are without a legal Guardian and that said J.B.
GULLICK is a suitable person to perform said Trust, and the said minors failing
to appear and choose their Guardian, It is therefore ordered and decreed that
said J.B. GULLICK Sr., be and he is hereby appointed Guardian of the Persons
& Estates of J.B. GULLICK Jr. and R.H. GULLICK, and that upon J.B.
GULLICK’s entering into Bond as required by law in the Sum of Two hundred
dollars within 20 days and otherwise qualifying as the law directs, Letters may
issue
The State of Texas Lamar
County} Know all men by these presents, that John B. GULLICK as principle and
John J. GULLICK & D.D. GULLICK, sureties are held and firmly bond unto the
Clerk of the
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District Court of Lamar County
in the sum of Two hundred dollars, to be levied Jointly and Severally of our
goods, chattels, lands and tenements, conditioned that whereas the said John B.
GULLICK was on the 20th day of Sept 1875 duly and legally appointed
Guardian of the estate of Josiah B. & Robert H. GULLICK. Now if the said
John B. GULLICK shall faithfully perform all the duties imposed upon him by
reason of his said Trust and shall punctually preserve, care for, and dispose
of said estate according to law and the order of the proper Court, and Shall
finally pay to the parties entitled to receive the same, then this obligation
to be void; otherwise to remain to remain in full force and effect. Given under
our hands and scrawl seals this 20th day of September 1875 Sign
J.B. GULLICK John J.
GULLICK D.D. GULLICK
Approved Sept 20th
1875 D. Riddle Clk D.C.L.C.
I do Solemnly Swear that I
will well and truly perform all the duties of Guardian of the person &
estate of Josiah B. & Robert H. GULLICK
sign J.B. GULLICK
Sworn to and subscribed
before me, this the 20th day of September 1875 D. Riddle Clk
D.C.L.C.
Filed Sept 20th
1875 D. Riddle Clk D.C.L.C.
John B. GULLICK vs Josiah B.
GULLICK Robert H. GULLICK} Guardian Bond
This day came on this cause
to be heard upon John B. GULLICKs Bond as guardian of the person and estate of
said minors, and John J. & D.D. GULLICK his securities appearing to the
Clerk to be solvent and amply
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good for the amount of said
Bond, It is therefore ordered by the Clerk that said Bond be approved and
entered of record and that Letters of Guardianship issue.
The State of Texas Lamar
County} I, D. Riddle Clerk of the District Court of Lamar County, do hereby
certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the records in my
office, in the above entitled cause, and these copies are given for the purpose
of proving the capacity of the said John B. GULLICK as Guardian of the person
and estates of the minors, Josiah B. & Robert H. GULLICK
Witness D. Riddle Clerk of
the District Court of Lamar County
Given under my hand and the
seal of said Court at office in the City of Parris, on this the 20th
day of September A.D. 1875 D. Riddle
Clerk D.C. Lamar County Texas
The State of Texas Lamar
County} I, W.J. Bonner, Presiding Justice…certify that D. Riddle…is now and was
at the time of signing the same Clerk…
Given under my hand and the
seal of said County Court of Lamar County This Sept 20th 1875 W.J. Bonner P.J.L.C.
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The State of Texas Lamar County}
I, D. Riddle Clerk…certify that…W.J. Bonner… is now and was at the time of
signing the same, Presiding Justice …
Given under my hand and the
seal of said Court at office in the City of Parris on this the 20th
day of September A.D. 1875 D. Riddle Clerk
Dist Court Lamar County Texas
State of Texas Lamar County}
Know all men by these presents that we John B. GULLICK, guardian of Josiah B.
GULLICK and Robert H. GULLICK, also D.D. GULLICK John J. GULLICK, W.H. GULLICK
& Thomas K. GULLICK adults, all of said County of Lamar and State Texas, do
hereby constitute and appoint Samuel Allison, of the County of Smith and State
of Tennessee, our attorney in fact with authority for us and in our name, to
ask for, demand, sue for and receive all or any money or effects, from the
hands of any person in possession to which we or either of us may be entitled,
whether in our own right or the said John B. GULLICK as the Guardian of the
said minors, Josiah B. and Robert H. from the estate of James DENTON deceased,
late of said County of Smith in said State of Tennessee, by bequest, by
heirship, by gift or by any other right. And in our name to
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institute such actions or
legal proceedings as may be necessary for the recovery of the same: and for us
and in our name to execute and deliver proper acquittances and receipts for
such sums of money and such effects as may be so received and generally to do
such other things in the premises as may be necessary to the execution of these
Powers or that we ourselves might do, lawfully; hereby ratifying and confirming
all such lawful acts as our said attorney may do or perform in the premises.
In testimony whereof we
hereto set our hands this 20th day of Sept 1875 John J. GULLICK Thomas K. GULLICK D.D.
GULLICK W.H. GULLICK J.B. GULLICK as guardian for J.B. & R.H.
GULLICK
The State of Texas Lamar
County} … John J. GULLICK, Thomas K. GULLICK, D.D. GULLICK, W.H. GULLICK &
J.B. GULLICK as guardian for J.B. & R.H. GULLICK personally appeared and
acknowledged that they signed and delivered the foregoing Power of Attorney…
Given under my hand and the
seal of said Court at office in Parris Texas on this the 20th day of
September A.D. 1875 D.Ridley Clk. Dist
Court Lamar Co.
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The State of Texas Lamar
County} I, W.J. Bonner, Presiding Justice…certify that D. Ridley…is now and was
at the time of signing the same Clerk…
Given under my hand and the
seal of Lamar County at office in Paris Teas on this the 20th day of
September A.D. 1875 W.J. Bonner
P.J.L.C.
The State of Texas Lamar
County} I, D. Ridley Clerk…certify that W.J. Bonner… is now and was at the time
of signing the same, Presiding Justice…
Given under my hand & the
seal of said Court at office in Paris Texas This Sept. 20th
1875 D. Ridley Clk D C. Lamar Co
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State of Tennessee Smith
County} I, Amanda SQUIRES have this day made, constituted and appointed and by
these presents, do make, constitute and appoint James A. BARRETTE of the County
and state aforesaid my true and lawful attorney in fact, for me and in my name,
to receive and receipt for any and all sums of money which may be due and
coming to me from the estate of my deceased husband, Jno A. SQUIRES, which may
be or ought to be in the hands of D.M. BRADFORD Administrator of the Estate of
D.M. BRADFORD deceased and to execute all necessary bond, receipts and
acquittances for me & in my name; and to do and perform all other things
necessary to accomplish the object of this Power. And I do hereby ratify and
confirm all the lawful actings and doings of my said attorney in the premises,
in as full and ample manner as if I were personally present and doing the same
myself. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal on
this the 4th day of September 1875
Amanda J. SQUIRES Attest
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Amanda J. SQUIRES…
Witness my hand at office
this the 4th day of October 1875
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
A True Copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
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F.M. ORRANGE & wife vs Jerey
COGGINS} Received of Wm B. WHITLEY, Administrator of the Estate of John McGEE
Decst Sixty five dollars & ninty one cents in full of my distributive Share
arising out of the Real and Personal Estate of Charles McGEE decst This The 4
of Octr 1875 B.L. McGEE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.L. McGEE…
Witness my hand at office
this the 4th day of Oct. 1875
S Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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T.J. ARMSTEAD et als vs
Joseph MINTON et als} Received, October 4th 1875, of B.f.C. Smith
former Clerk of the County Court of said County & Commissioner in the above
case. One Hundred & twenty five Dollars, less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt in full of the distributive share of Agnes MINTON out of the estate of
Lafayette MINTON Decd arising from the sale of the real estate sold &
distributed by decree of the county court in the above case $125.00
Ammon (his x mark) ROLLINGS Guardian of Agnes ROLLINGS formerly Agnes
MINTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing bargainor…
Witness my hand at office
this October 4th 1875. S
Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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State of Missouri County of
Dunklin} Know all men by these presents that we Bettie HUBBARD and Miheal W.
HUBBARD, husband of the Said Bettie HUBBARD of the County of Dunklin and State
of Missouri have this day made, constituted and appointed and do by these
presents, make, constitute and appoint David HODGES of Smith County Tennessee,
our true and lawful Attorney, for us and in our name, to receive all moneys due
the Said Bettie HUBBARD from the estate of Elizabeth CHAMBERS deceased; hereby
ratifying and confirming all such deeds or acts made by our said attorney,
touching or concerning the premises. Given under our hands and seals, this 20th
day of August 1875 Bettie (her x mark)
HUBBARD Micheal W. HUBBARD
Acknowledgmint
State of Missouri County of
Dunklin} …personally came Betty HUBBARD
and Micheal W. HUBBARD husband of the Said Bettie HUBBARD…And the said Bettie
HUBBARD…separate and apart from her husband…
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…. In testimony whereof, I
have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, at my office in
Clarkton, the day and year, first above written Thomas E. Baldwin Clerk of Said Court
State of Missouri County of
Dunklin} I, John H. Stokes, Judge…certify that Thomas E. Baldwin is Clerk…
Given under my hand and seal this 20th day of August A.D. 1875 John H Stokes Judge
State of Missouri County of
Dunklin} I, Thomas E. Baldwin Clerk…certify that John H. Stokes is Judge…
Witness my Signature and the seal of our said Courts Done at office in Clarkton
this 20th day of August 1875
Thomas E. Baldwin Clerk of said Courts
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S.B. CHAMBERS et als vs Hasey
CARMON et als} Received, October 4th 1875, of B.f.C. Smith former
Clerk of the County Court of said County and Commissioner in the above case One
Hundred & Seventy four Dollars & 85 cents less $1.25 fee for recording
receipt, in full of the distributive share of Bettie HUBBARD who was a daughter
& heir of Jane HODGES who was formerly Jane CHAMBERS that amount being one
third of the distributive share of said Jane HODGES in the estate of Wm &
Elizabeth CHAMBERS, arrising from the real estate sold by decree of the County
Court in the above case D.P. HODGES
Attorney in fact for Betty HUBBARD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…D.P. HODGES…
Witness my hand at office,
this October 4th 1875 S. Allison
Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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W.G. BERRY & Wife N.C.
BERRY Power of Attorney to RR. WEST
Know all men by these
presents that we WG. BERRY & NC BERRY formerly NC CARDWELL of the County of
Smith and State of Tennessee do herby nominate and appoint R.R. WEST of the
Same place our Attorney in fact to demand Receive for us and in our names from
the Clerk & Master of the Chancery Court of Smith County Tennessee or any
other persons having possession of or liable for the Same all moneys, or other
valueables coming to us, from the Estate of L.H. CARDWELL Deceast by a Decree
of Said Chancery Court 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 attorneys to Sue for and Receive the Same or any part thereof and for that
purpose Employ Such Council or other aid as he may kneed and to do all other
things necessary to accomplish the objects of his power at our Expense and
charge and we do herby Ratify and confirm all the lawful acts and Doings of our
Said Attorneys in the premises as fully as if we were present and doing the
Same our Selves In testimony whereof we have hereunto Set our hands, and Seals,
This October the 11th 1875
WG BERRY NC BERRY Attest
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…W.G.
BERRY…then came N.C. BERRY the wife of the Said W.G. BERRY…separately and apart
from her Said
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husband…Witness at office
this Octr 11th 1875 S.
Allison Clk
Power of Attorney Know all men by these presents that we W.W.
DAVIS and Fannie M DAVIS and W.P. VADEN
and Harriett S. VADEN of Clark County Arkansas do herby 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 William YOUNG Executor of Judd STROTHER’s
Estate Decd late of Smith County Tennessee or any other person or persons
having possession of or liable for the Same our Distributive Shears in Said
Estate and also from the Clerk of Davidson County Tennessee our Distributive
Shears in the Estate of Helen M STROTHER Decd, late of Galveston Texas, or any
other persons having possession of or liable for the Same and all Moneys 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 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 Employ Such Council 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 herby 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 6th day of Sept AD 1875 WP VADEN
Harriett S VADEN WW DAVIS F.M DAVIS
test JH Thomas NC Jones
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State of Arkansas Clark
County} personally appeared…the within bargainors…and Fannie M DAVIS wife of
Said WW DAVIS and Harriett S VADEN wife of Said WP VADEN having appeared before
me privately and apart from their Said husbands…
Witness my hand and official
Seal at office this 7th day of Septr JA Ross Clk
State of Arkansas Clark
County} I JW Smith Judge…certify that Jessee A Ross…is and was at the time of
signing the same Clk of the County Court… This 7th day of Septr AD
1875 J.W. Smith County Judge
Pg 97
State of Arkansas Clark
County} I Jessee A Ross Clk…certify that JW Smith…is and was at the signing the
same presiding Judge of the County Court… Witness my hand and official Seal at
office the 7th day of Septr A.D. 1875 J.A. Ross Clk
Power of Attorney
The State of Texas County of
Hopkins} Know all men by these presents that I WHA VADEN of the State and
County aforesaid Do appoint and nominate and constitute WW VADEN of Smith
County Tennessee my true and lawful agent and Attorney in fact in my name and
Stead to Receive and Collect any and
all monies due me from the Estate of Judd STROTHER decast as one of the heirs
at law of Said Estate through my mother Permelia VADEN Permelia STROTHER before
her marriage with my father Samuel L VADEN and Daughter of Judd STROTHER and I
do herby fully authorize my Said Agent and Attorney in fact all to Receive Said
monies due me from Said Estate and to
Receipt for the Same in my name and to R---- Said monies so received by
check on St Louis Mis, New York or Galveston Texas or by post office Money
Order on Sulpher Springs Texas and to do all things necessary to be done in the
Same
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Manner as I my self could do
were I present and acting herby fully Ratifying and Confirming all that my Said
Attorneys and agent may or can do in the premises In testimony whereof I have
hereunto signed my name at the Citty of Sulpher Springs this the 28th
day of September AD 1874 W.H.H. VADEN
The State of Texas County of
Hopkins} personally appeared…W.H.H. VADEN…
Witness my hand at office in
the Citty of Sulpher Springs this the 28th day of September AD
1875 JM Ashcroft Clk of the District
Hopkins County Texas
The State of Texas County of
Hopkins} I ZG Mathews Notary Publick…certify that J.M. Ashcroft…is Clk of the
District Court… Given under my hand and
Seal of office in the City of Sulpher Springs Texas this the 28th
September AD 1875 ZG Mathews Notary
Publick Hopkins County Texas
Pg 99
The State of Texas Collin
County} I WH Andrews Judge of the 11th Judicial District…certify
that JM Ashcroft…is and was at the time of signing the Same the acting Clk of
Hopkins County Texas…
Given under my hand this
August 31st 1875 WH Andrews
District Judge
I WW VADEN Attorney in fact
for FS VADEN LJ VADEN and WHH VADEN have received of William YOUNG Executor of
Judd STROTHER Decd by the hands D.J. SHEPHERD three hundred Dollars, which is
to us one hundred dollars each of the amt due us as our legacies from the
Estate of the Estate of the Said Judd STROTHER through our Dead mother Permelia
VADEN who was a Daughter of Said Judd STROTHER who Resides in Smith County
$235.28 of this amount was paid me the 9th August 1875 $64.72 of
October 11th 1875
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…W.W. VADEN…
Witness at office this
October 14th 1875 S Allison
Clk
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Henry C. DENTON et als vs
James C. DENTON et als} Received October 14th 1875, of BfC Smith former Clerk
of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner in the above case one
Hundred & thirty Seven Dollars & 08 cent, less $1.25 fee for recording
this receipt, in full of the distributive share of the Heirs of Polly GULLICK
Dec. arriseing from the real estate of James DENTON Dec sold & Distributed
in the above case, that amt being the share or interest due the Heirs of Said
Polly GULLICK Decd arriseing from the first land notes collected by said Smith
as Clerk &C S Allison Atty in fact
for John J GULLICK – Thomas R. GULLICK – D.D. GULLICK W.H. GULLICK & J.B. GULLICK Guardian of JB & R.H. GULLICK
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…S. Allison…
Witness my hand this October
14th 1875 B.J. VADEN
chairman
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I, Mary E. MILLER of the State of Texas and County of Harrison, do
hereby nominate and appoint Henry FULLER of the State of Tennessee and County
of Smith, my Attorney in fact, to demand, receive for me and in my name from
Thomas FULLER Admrs De Bonis Non of Isham FULLER dec’d & of Thomas
FULLER, Admr of the Estate of Mary FULLER dec’d, my distributive Share arising
from the personal estate of Said decedants, 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,
respectively for and about the Same, which Shall be as binding, when done, upon
me as if I was present and doing the Same myself. 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 Atty in the premises as fully as if I was present and doing the same
myself. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, this 7th
day of September 1875 Mary E. Miller
State of Texas County} Personally appeared…Mary E. MILLER…
Pg 102
Witness R.D. Westcott, Clerk
of Said Court at office, this 7th day of September 1875 R.D. Westcott Clk District & Cty Ct
Harris Cty
State of Texas County} I, Judge…hereby certify that R.D. Westcott Clerk of
the District and County Courts of Harris County Texas…was at the date of the
same, Clerk…and…keeper of the seal of Said Court. Witness my hand this 7th day of September 1875 A.M. Gowan Presiding Judg H. Cty Texas
State of Texas Harris County}
I, R.D. Westcott Clerk…hereby certify that A.M. Gowan…was at the date of the
same and is now the presiding Judge of said County Court… Given under my hand and
Seal at office this 7th day of September 1875 R.D. Westcott Clk, District & Cty Cts, H
Cty Texas
Pg 103
Received October the 23rd
1875 of Thomas FULLER Admr De Bonis Non of the Estate of
Isham FULLER deceased and Admr of the Estate of Mary FULLER deceased, $23.42,
twenty three dollars and 42 cents in full of the distributive of, Mary E.
MILLER, She being an heir of Said decedants: arising from the Sale of the
personal Estates of Said decedants. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my
hand and seal this the 23rd day of October 1875 Henry FULLER Atty in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Henry FULLER…
Witness my hand at office
this the 23rd day of Oct. 1875
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 104
Carthage Tennessee October 2?
1868 undersigned B.D. HIGH Surviving Son an heir of Rebecca HIGH deceast has
this day Received as Such heir and Distributee by the hands of J.B. MOORES from
Thomas FISHER Administrator of the Estate of Said Rebecca HIGH Deced two
hundred dollars, in part of a Decree of the Chancery Court at Carthage
Tennessee pronounced, day of 1860 in favor of Said Rebecca
HIGH Deced, against John HIGH now Deced, which Decree was afterwards Revi----
against R.W. KNIGHT administrator of the Estate of John HIGH Deceased, and in
favor of Thomas FISHER administrator of the Estate of Rebecca HIGH Deced, and I
agree to Refund, what ever proportion of the above amount is improperly
Received by me or may be Required to pay my ------- part of the Legal debts or
Demands which may hereafter be legally Established against the Estate of
Rebecca HIGH Decd BD HIGH by his
Attorney in fact B.A. HIGH attest JB LUSTER
This was Acknowledged by the
Bargainor in my presence on the 20th day of October 186? J.P.Yelton
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I S Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee do
herby Certify the above Receipt is a correct coppy of the within Receipt Witness at office this Nov the 9th
1875 S Allison Clerk
Pg 105
Carthage T. July 20th
1868
The undersigned Mary HARVEY
Surviving Daughter and heir of Rebecca HIGH deceased as Such heir and
Distributee has this day Received from Thomas FISHER
Administrator of the Estate of Said Rebecca HIGH Decd two hundred dollars
in part of a decree of the Chancery Court at Carthage Tennessee pronounced day of 1860 in favor of Said Rebecca
Deced, against John HIGH Decd, which Decree was afterwards Revived against RW
KNIGHT administrator of the Estate of John HIGH Deced, in favor of Thomas
FISHER administrator of the Said Rebecca HIGH Deced, and I agree to Refund
whatever proportion of the above amount is improperly Received by me or may be
Required to pay my protson part of the Legal Debts demands which may hereafter
legally Established against the Estate of Rebecca HIGH Decd Mary HARVEY by her Attorney in fact AA
SWOPE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…the above named bargainor…
Witness John P Yelton Clerk
at office this Decr 18th 1868
John P Yelton Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I S Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee do
herby Certify that the above Rcpt and probate is a true and perfect copy of the
Same witness at office this Nov the 9th 1875 S Allison Clk
Pg 106
Carthage T. Janury 11th 1868
The undersigned Charles D
HIGH B.A. HIGH Branch N HIGH Fany TAYLOR widow Tennessee FLIPPEN wife of RD
FLIPPEN heirs and Distributees of Rebecca HIGH decd have this day Received of
nineteen dollars cash him Self and her Self of
Thomas administrator of the Estate of Said Rebecca HIGH Decd in all
Seventy Six dollars C-tt--- in part of Distributive Shear coming to us from
Said Estate And, Bill A HIGH wife of above heirs Received $19.00 1868 June the
4th day Charles D HIGH Branch N HIGH Tennessee FLIPPEN Fany C
TAYLOR RD FLIPPEN Bill A HIGH
Acknowledged before me John P
Yelton Clk one of the above Heirs Bill A HIGH Received $19.00 vouched for by
Bill A HIGH July 20th 1868
John P Yelton Clk
`
State of Tennessee Smith County}
personally appeared…Charles D HIGH Branch N HIGH Fannie C TAYLOR R.D. FLIPPEN
and William HIGH…
Witness this Decr 18th
1868 John P Yelton Clk Also
came…Tennessee FLIPPEN wife of RD FLIPPEN Sepperately and apart from her
husband…
Witness John P Yelton Clk
this Decr 18th 1868 John P
Yelton Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I S Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee do
herby Certify that this is a true copy of the foregoing Rcpt and probates
witness at office this Nov the 9th 1875 S Allison Clk
Pg 107
Thomas KITCHINGS et als vs
Moses ALLEN et als} Received of S. Allison Clerk of the County Court of the
County and State aforesaid, one hundred and thirty-seven dollars and 50 cents
less $1.25 for recording this receipt in full of the distributive Share of
Margaret RIDINGS daughter of James & Mary KITCHINGS dec’d arising from the
sale of the land and the personal estates of said decedants. In testimony
whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 1st day of
November 1875 G.D. KITCHINGS Attorney
in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…G.D. KITCHINGS…
Witness my hand at office
this the 1st day of Nov. 1875
S Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 108
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Thomas KITCHINGS et als v
Moses ALLEN et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of the
County and State aforesaid, one hundred and thirty-seven dollars and 50 cents
($137.50) less $1.25 for recording this receipt in full of the distributive
share of Martha STRUM (?), formerly Martha KITCHINGS a child and heir at law of
James & Mary KITCHINGS deceased arising from the sale of the real estate of
said decedants and also of the personal estate of said decedants turned over to
the Said Allison By BfC Smith and N.W. Philips by an order of the Smith County
Court. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, this the 9th
day of November A.D. 1875. N.W. PHILIPS
Atty in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…N.W. PHILIPS…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 9th day of November 1875
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 111
C.D. HIGH Admr vs RD FLIPPEN
et als} Received November 30th 1875, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of
Smith County Court & Special Commissioner in the above case, One Hundred
& twentyfour Dollars & 67 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt in full of my distributive share of the amount paid on the first land
notes executed for the land sold in this case & distributed in the above
case under the order of the county court.
Charles D. HIGH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…C.D. HIGH…
Witness my hand at office
this November 30th 1875 S.
Allison Clk By A.A. Allison DC
Pg 112
C.D. HIGH Adm vs R.D FLIPPEN
et als} Received November 30th 1875 of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk
& commissioner in the above case Two Hundred & fortynine Dollars &
34 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive
share of L.B. HIGH Dec & Samuella O.HALL two of the distributives of this
estate being the amount due said distributes out of the first notes executed
for the land sold in this case and distributed under the decree of the County
Court in this cause. Charles D. HIGH
Assignee of L.B. HIGH & S.A. HALL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…C.D. HIGH…
Witness my hand at office
this November 30th 1875 S.
Allison Clk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 113
State of Tennessee Smith County
C.D. HIGH Adm vs R.D FLIPPEN et als} Received, Nov 30 1875, of B.f.C. Smith
former Clerk & commissioner in the above case On Hundred & twentyfour
Dollars & 67 cents less $1.25 fee for recording receipt, in full of my
distributive share collected upon the first notes executed for the lands sold
in this case & distributed under the decree of the County Court. B.N. HIGH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.N. HIGH…
Witness my hand at office
this November 30th 1875 S.
Allison Clk By A.A. Allison DC
Pg 114
C.D. HIGH Admr vs RD. FLIPPEN
et als} Received, Nov 30th 1875, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of
Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case One Hundred &
twentyfour Dollars & 67 cents (less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt,)
in full of my distributive share of the amount collected on the first sale
notes executed for land sold in this case & distributed under the decree of
the County Court in this cause Fannie
C. GARRETT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receiptor separately & apart from
her husband S.W. GARRETT…
Witness my hand at office
this November 30th 1875 S.
Allison Clk By A.A. Allison DC.
Pg 115
C.D. HIGH Admr vs RD FLIPPEN
et als} Received, November 30th 1875, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk
of the Smith County Court and Commissioner in the above cause One Hundred &
twentyfour Dollars & 67 cents in full of the distributive share of the Heirs of Tennessee FLIPPEN formerly
Tennessee HIGH, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt that amount being in
full of their distributive out of the first notes executed for land sold in
this cause & distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court. RD. FLIPPEN Guardian for the Heirs of
Tennessee FLIPPEN Dec
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…RD FLIPPEN…
Witness my hand at office
this November 30th 1875 S.
Allison Clk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 116
Be it known that I Dixon HIGH
a citizen of Onachita County, State of Arkansas a son and heir at law and
distribute of Samuel HIGH deceased, and of Sarah HIGH dec’d, do hereby nominate
and appoint Wm D. GOLD of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee my
attorney in fact to demand and receive for me from the Clerk of the County
Court of Smith County Tennessee and from C.D. HIGH, administrator of the estate
of Sarah HIGH dec’d and of the estate of Samuel HIGH dec’d, or from any other
person or persons having possession or control of the Same, or liable therefor,
my distributive shares in the estates of the said Samuel HIGH dec’d and Sarah
HIGH dec’d, whether arising from the real or personal estate of said decedants,
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 if necessary and recover the same or any part thereof whether the same be
real or personal estate and to do all other acts and things necessary to
accomplish the objects of this power of attorney 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. Dated and Subscribed this 24th day of August 1875 Dixon HIGH
State of Arkansas Onachita
County} Personally appeared…
Pg 117
…Dixon HIGH…
Witness my hand and official
seal at office, this 24th day of August 1875 George A. Proctor Clk
State of Arkansas Onachita
County} I James M. Stinnett Judge…certify that Geo. A. Proctor…Clerk of the
Circuit Court and Ex officio Clerk of the County Court…
Witness my hand, this the 1st
day of September 1875 J.M. Stinnett
County Judge
State of Arkansas Onachita
County} I Geo. A. Proctor, Clerk of the County Court…certify that J.M.
Stinnett…Judge of the County Court…
Witness my hand and official
seal at office this 1st day of Sept 1875 Geo A. Proctor Clerk
Pg 118
CD HIGH Admr vs RD FLIPPEN et
als} Received December 1st 1875, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of the
Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case One Hundred &
twentyfour Dollars & 67 cts less $1.25 fee for recording receipt, in full
of my distributive share in the estate of Samuel & Sarah HIGH Dec ariseing
from the sale of the real estate sold in this case that amount being my distributive
share of the amount collected on the first notes executed in this case. Dixon HIGH by W.D. GOLD Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.D. GOLD…
Witness my hand at office
this December 1st 1875 S.
Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 119
C WEST et als vs R.H. KEMP et
als} Petition to sell Land
Received of John P. Yelton
former Clerk and commissioner, of the Smith County Court, in the above case
$12.10 twelve dollars and ten cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt,
balance of fund remaining the hand of said Yelton, arising from the Sale of
land in the above cause, this the 2nd day of December A.D. 1875 Robert WEST for C.M. WEST
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…C.W. WEST…
Witness my hand at office.
This the 2nd day of December A.D. 1875. Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 120
R.M. WILSON’s estate}
Received of S. Allison Clerk of the County Court of said County eighteen
dollars & 25 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of
the distributive share of
Received of S Allison Clk
Twenty Seven Dollars and 34 cents, Less am
Recd of S. Allison, Clerk
nine Dollars and 9 cents in full of the amount Going to Permelia WRIGHT out of the
Estate of RW WILSON Decd all one third the amt Recd from BfC Smith former Clk.
This Decr the 6th 1875 SH
WRIGHT Purmeale WRIGHT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…SH WRIGHT…
This Decr the 6th
1875 S Allison Clk
Recd of S. Allison, Clk nine
Dollars and 9 cents Less one Dollar and 25 cents the amount Due Thomas WILSON
an heir of RW WILSON Decd, also the amt Turned over to me by BfC Smith former
Clk in Said Estate. This Decr the 6th 1875 SH WRIGHT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…SH WRIGHT…
This Decr 6th
1875 S Allison Clk
Pg 121
Recd of S Allison Clk nine
Dollars and 9 cents Less $1.25 in full of the amt Turned over to me Due Hattera
WILSON, a minor, of R.M. WILSON Decd,
it being in full of all Demand against Said Estate SH WRIGHT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…SH WRIGHT…
This Decr the 6th
1875 S. Allison Clk
Pg 122
Received of W.B.WHITLEY
administrator of the estate of Charles McGEE debonis non in case of FM ORANGE
et als in Smith County Court Sixty Seven dollars and Sixteen cents in full of
the distributive Share arising from Sale of land & personalty or otherwise
---- the estate of Charles McGEE deceased. Also from Said WHITLEY as
administrator of John McGEE deceased Sixteen dollars and thirty cents in full
of the distributive Share coming to my wards Sarah Jane and John J McGEE minor
children of Joseph A McGEE decd Said Joseph having received the greater portion
of his interest in Said estates in his life time This 6th day of December 1875 WH McGEE Guardian for Sarah Jane and John J
McGEE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.H. McGEE…
Witness my hand at office
this the 6th day of Dec. 1875
S. Allison Clerk
Pg 123
Received of W.B.WHITLEY
administrator of the estate of John McGEE deceased ninety Seven dollars and one
cent in full of our distributive Share in the personal estate of John McGEE
deceased, in the hands of Said administrator as Such on final Settlement This 6th
Decr 1875 Nancy SMITH Gil SMITH Guardian for Mary SMITH wife
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Nancy SMITH Sepperately and apart from her
husband…then came Gil SMITH… This Decr
the 6th 1875 S Allison Clk
by AA Allison D. Clk
Pg 124
Received of WB WHITLEY administrator
of John McGEE deceased ninety Seven dollars and one cent in full of my
distributive Share in his hands as Such arising from the personal estate of
Said decd on final Settlement This 6th December 1875 BT McGEE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.T. McGEE…
Witness my hand at office
this the 6th day of December A.D. 1875 S Allison Clerk
Pg 125
The State of Texas County of
Delta} Know all men by these presents that I WD STROTHER of Said County of
Delta and State of Texas do herby Make Constitute and appoint David SHEPHERD of
the County of Smith and State of Tennessee my Attorney in fact with authority
or for me and in my name to ask for demand and Sue for all or any Debt or Debts
Claims or Demands whatever an Bonds notes bills of Exchange open accounts or
otherwise due and owing to me by any person or persons whatever and in my name
to institute Such actions or legal proceedings as may be necessary for the
Recovery of the Same and for me and in my name to Execute and deliver proper
acquittances and Receipt for Such Sums of money as may – So Collected by him
and further compromised or to compromise Such Claims and Generay to do Such
other things in the premises as I my Self might lawfully do herby Rattifying
and compromising all Such lawful acts, as my Said Attorney may do or perform in
the premises In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand this 5th
day of November A.D. 1874 In testimony
made before Signing WD STROTHER
State of Texas County of
Delta} …personally appeared WD STROTHER…
In Testimony wherof I have
herunto Set my hand and affixed Seal at office in Cooper Texas this 5th
day of Novr A.D. 1874
Pg 126
FM McWhirter Notary Republic
Delta County Texas
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I AN Williams Register for Said County Certify that the foregoing power
of Attorney and Certificates are duly Recorded in my office in Record Book DD,
page 337 and noted in Note Book C page 26 Received June 7th 1875 at
12 o’clock M. Given under my hand at office this June 8th 1875 A.N. Williams Register
State of Texas Harris County}
Know all men by these presents that I John J GILMORE of the Said County of
Harris and State of Texas, Do herby Choose, Constitute and appoint David J
SHEPHERD of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee my true and lawful Agent
and Attorney in fact for me and in my name to ask for Demand Sue for and
Receive, all Moneys belonging to me from the Estate of my Decast Grandfather
Judd STROTHER by and through my Deceased Mother Polly M GILLMORE who was a daughter
of Said Judd STROTHER and in my name to Execute and Deliver proper acquittances
and Receipts for Such Money or Moneys as he may collect for me herby Ratifying
and compromising all Such Lawful acts as my Said Attorney may Do or perform in
the Said premises In Testimony whereof I hereunto Subscribe my name This the 31st
day of August 1875 J.J. GILMORE
Pg 127
State of Texas Harris County}
…personally appeared John J GILMORE…
Witness my hand and offis
Seal at my office in Crastin Said County and State this 31st day of
August at 1875 And Gowen Justice of the
Peace H Co & Ex officio Notary Publick
State of Texas County of
Harris} I R.D. Westcott, Clk…Certify that A McGowen is a justice of the peace
and Ex officio Notary Publick…
Witness my hand and Seal of
Said Court at office in the City of Houston this 31st of August A.D.
1875 WD Westcott Clk District Court
Harris County Texas
Pg 128
Know all men by these
presents that Hexie T SWEATT and Josephine P SWEATT of the City of McKinny
Collin County Texas, Reposing Special Trust and Confidence in David SHEPHERD a
Citizen of Smith County Tennessee do by these presence Constitute and appoint
the Said David SHEPHERD our true and Lawful attorneys in fact for us and Each
of us, and in our names and Stead to Receive and Receipt for all Moneys Due and
owing us from the Estate of Judd STROTHER Deceased Said Estate of Judd STROTHER
Deceased, being now administered upon in Smith County Said State of Tennessee
herby Ratifying and Confirming all the acts of our Said attorney lawfully done
in presence thereof witness our hands and seals using scrolls for Seals this
Nov 30th 1874 Hexie T
SWEATT Josephine SWEATT
State of Texas Collin County}
personally appeared…Hexie T SWEATT and Josephine SWEATT… in Testimony whereof I
hereunto affix my official Signature and Seal of office this November 30th
1874 Gid White Notary Publict in and
for Collin County Texas
Pg 129
State of Texas Collin County}
I JO Straughan Clk…certify that Gid White…was…and is still now a …notary
public… Witness my hand and Seal of
office this Feby 15th 1875
JO Straughan Clk District Court Collin Cty Texas
State of Texas Collin County}
I AN Williams Register Certify that the foregoing Power of attorney and
Certificates are duly Recorded in my office in Record Book D.D. page 337 and
noted in Note Book C page 26 Received June 5th 1875 at 12 o’clock M
Given under my hand at office June 8th 1875 AN Williams Register
State of Texas Ellis County}
Know all men by these presents that I Eliza J STROTHER of the County of Ellis
& State of Texas do herby Choose Constitute David J SHEPHERD of the County
of Smith and State of Tennessee my True and lawful attorney in fact for me and
in my name to ask for Demand Sue for and Receive all moneys monies due and
belonging or which may herafter become due to me from the Estate of my father
Judd STROTHER Decd in Said County of Smith in the State of Tennessee where Said
Estate is being administered by the Executor William YOUNG and in my name
proper acquittances and Receipts for Such Sums of money as he may So Receive
for me Herby Ratifying and Confirming all Such Lawful acts as my Said
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Attorney may do or perform in
the premises in Testimony whereof I hereunto Subscribe my name this the 1st
day of September 1875 Eliza J SHEPHERD
State of Texas Ellis County}
…personally appeared Eliza J SHEPHERD…Witness my hand and official Seal at my
office in wexahaxa, Ellis County Texas this the 1st day of September
AD 1875 GC Parks Notary Publick Ellis
County Texas
State of Texas County of
Hopkins} Know all men by these presents, that I, Benjamin P. STROTHER of said
County of Hopkins do hereby choose, constitute and appoint David SHEPHERD of
the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, my attorney in fact for me and in
my name to ask for demand, Sue for and receive all moneys belonging to me,
derived from the estate of Judd STROTHER and Elizabeth STROTHER Grand father
and Grand mother of the said B.P. STROTHER, through his father William
STROTHER, now deceased, Son of said Judd STROTHER; and in my name to execute
and deliver proper acquittances & receipts for such sums of money as may be
so collected by him; hereby ratifying and confirming all such legal acts as my
Said attorney may do or perform in the Said premises. In Testimony whereof
witness my hand this 24th day of September
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A.D. 1875 B.P. STROTHER
The State of Texas County of
Hopkins} …Personally appeared B.P. STROTHER…
Witness my hand and seal of
office this Sept 24th 1874 Z.G.
Matthews Notary Public
The State of Texas Hopkins
County} I JM Ashcroft Clk…certify that ZG Mathews…is now and was at the time of
signing the same a Notary Public… JM Ashcroft District Clerk H.C.T.
State of Texas County of
Hopkins} I ZG Mathews presiding Justice and Notary Public…certify that JM
Ashcroft…is the Clk of the District Court…Witness my hand and official Seal
this 25 Septr 1874 Z.G Mathews J.P.
& N. Public
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I AN. Williams Register for Said County Certify that the foregoing
power of Attorney and Certificates are duly Recorded in my office in Record
Book DD, page 335 and noted in Note Book C page 26 Received June 7th
1875 at 12 o’clock M. Given under my hand at office this June 8th
1875 A.N. Williams Register
Pg 132
State of Texas County of
Hopkins} Know all men by these presents that I Henry STROTHER of the County of
Hopkins in the State of Texas, reposing full confidence in the ability and
integrity of David J. SHEPHERD of Jackson County in the State of Tennessee,
have this day nominated, made, constituted and appointed and by these presents,
do nominate, make constitute and appoint the Said David J. SHEPHERD my true and
lawful attorney in fact for me and in my name and Stead to demand and receive
collect and receipt for any and all sums of money which are or may be due and
coming to me as an heir at law of William STROTHER deceased coming from the
estate of Judd STROTHER and Elizabeth STROTHER both deceased and to demand,
receive, collect and receipt for any and all sums of money that are or may be
due and owing to me form any other person or source in the Said State of
Tennessee; and in my name to institute Suit or Suits for any and all amounts
due me and carry on the Same to final Judgment and receive and receipt for any
and all sums thus collected; and generally to do and perform any and all acts
in my name that may be required or that he may deem necessary in the collection
of any sum or sums of money due and owing to me And I, the Said Henry STROTHER do
hereby acknowledge ratify and confirm all the acts done or which may be legally
done in the premises by the Said David J SHEPHERD as my attorney in fact as
aforesaid as fully, firmly and completely as though done by myself in person.
Witness my hand and seal use…
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ing a scroll for a seal, this the eighteenth day of December A.D.
1874 H. STROTHER
The State of Texas Hopkins
County} …this day came H. STROTHER…
Witness my hand and seal as
Notary Public, this Dec 18th 1874.
Z.G. Matthews Notary Public
The State of Texas Hopkins
County} I, J.M. Ashcroft Clerk…certify that Z.G. Mathews…is and was at the time
of signing the said certificate, a Notary Public…
Witness my hand and seal,
this Decr 18th 1874 J.M.
Ashcroft Clerk D.C. H.C.T.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I, A.N. Williams Register for Said County, certify that the foregoing
Power of Attorney & certificates are duly registered in my office in record
Book D.D. Page 336 and noted in note Book C page 26. Received June the 7th
1875 at 12 o’clock M. Given under my hand at office, this June the 8th
1875, A.N. Williams Register
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Carthage Dec 9/75 Recd of DA -----T as former
guardian of May KENP an heir of Be---ly S KENP Dec one hundred and thirty four
Dollars and fifty Eight cents Less one dollar and 25 cents for Recording this
Receipt in full of all money Due me from Said D.A. ------T as such Guardian
Isham KITTRELL Guardian of May KEMP
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Isham KITTRELL Guardian…This December the 9th
1875 S Allison Clk
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T.J. ARMSTEAD et als V Joseph
MINTON Et als} Received, December 9th 1875, of B.f.C. Smith former
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner in the above case,
One Hundred & twenty Three Dollars & 37 cents in full of my
distributive share of the estate of W.T MINTON dec ariseing from the sale of
the lands belonging to the said estate, sold & distributed under the decree
of the Smith County Court pronounced in the above case less fee $1.25 for
recording this receipt John (his x
mark) MINTON Attest: S Allison
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…John MINTON…Witness my hand at office this December
9th 1875 S Allison Clk
Pg 136
C.D. HIGH Admr vs RD.
FLIPPEN} Received December 13th 1875, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk
of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner in the above case One
Hundred & twenty four Dollars & 67 less fee $1.25 cents in full of the
distributive share due me arrising from the fund collected on the first land
notes executed for the land sold in this cause and distributed under the decree
of this court. Ben. R. HIGH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.R. HIGH…Witness my hand at office this December
13th 1875. S. Allison Clk
Pg 137
Received, August 13th
1873 of John HALLUM our attorney in fact thirty dollars & 23 cts in full of
the amount received by him of T.H. ARMSTEAD Admr of A.W. STINSON decd as the
distributive Share of Mary S. PATTERSON out of the personal estate of A.W.
STINSON decd John H PATTERSON Mary S PATTERSON
State of Arkansas Benton
County} Personally appeared…John H. PATTERSON…and Mary S. PATTERSON wife of the
Said John H. PATTERSON having appeared before me privately and apart from her
husband…
Witness, John Black clerk of
Said County at office, this the 8th day of September 1873. John
Black clerk of Benton County Court.
A True Copy Attest A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 138
Received, August 12th
1873 of John HALLUM our attorney in fact, Seven hundred and thirty one dollars
and Seventy five cents in full of the amount Received by him of the clerk of
the Smith County Court as the distributive Share of Mary S. PATTERSON out of
the personal estate of A.W. STINSON decd
John H PATTERSON Mary S.
PATTERSON
State of Arkansas Benton
County} …personally appeared…John H. PATTERSON…and Mary S. PATTERSON, wife of
the Said John H. PATTERSON, having appeared before me privately and apart from
her said husband…
Witness John Black clerk of
Said County at office this the 8th day of September 1873. John Black
clerk of Benton County Court.
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Received of James C SANDERS
My Guardian one hundred and nineteen Dollars and Sixty cents Less #1.25 for
Recording, in full of all moneys Due me as Guardian for moneys Received from
the estate of My Father Jessee B. AND--- Decd
JR GOSS Sa--- (her x mark) Jane GOSS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Sarah Jane GOSS, formerly Sarah Jane AND----- and
JR GOSS…then came Sarah Jane GOSS Sepprately and apart from her Said husband…
This ---r 28th
1875
Pg 140
Mary DILLDINEs Estate}
Received of R.M KING Administrator of the Estate of Mary DILLDINE deceased,
thirty-nine dollars and 81 cents less 1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in
full of my distributive arising from the personal estate of Said decedant. In
testimony whereof I have here unto Set my hand this the 31st day of
December 1875 Lucinda DOWNES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Lucinda DOWNS…
Witness my hand at off this
the 31st day of December 1875
S Allison Clk
Pg 141
Appointment of Guardian and
Curator for a minor
I hereby certify, that at the Clarkton common please
and probate Court of Dunklin County on the Eleventh day of January 1876 the
following proceedings were had as same appear of record therein (viz). Estate
of Thomas J. SKAGGS a Minor {It appearing to the Court that Thomas J. SKAGGS is
a minor under the age of 14th years and has no legal guardian and
curator, and that he resides in the County of Dunklin, It is ordered by the
Court, that David C. SKAGGS be and is hereby appointed guardian of the person
and curator of the Estate of the said Thomas J. SKAGGS and that he give bond in
the Sum of two hundred dollars, for the faithful performance of his duties as
such guardian. Now comes David C. SKAGGS guardian of the person and curator of
the Estate of Thomas J. SKAGGS and presents his bond as such such guardian,
which bond is approved by the Court.
Witness my hand and the Seal
of Said Court, this Eighteenth day of January 1876. Thomas E. Baldwin clerk of said Court
A True Copy Attest A.A. Allison Dept Clerk
Pg 142
State of Missouri County of
Dunklin} Know all men by these presents that I, David C. SKAGGS have this day
made constituted, and do by these presents, make constitute and appoint, David
HODGES my true and lawful attorney, for me, and in my name, to collect moneys
due me and those of whom I am guardian and curator and to receipt and assign my
name hereby ratifying and confirming all such acts by my Said attorney touching
or concerning the premises. Clarkton Mo. Jany 18th 1876 D.C. SKAGGS
State of Missouri Dunklin
County} …David C. SKAGGS…appeared…
Witness my hand as clerk and
the seal of our said Courts done at office in Clarkton this 18th day
of January A.D. 1876 Thomas E. Baldwin
clerk
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State of Missouri Dunklin
County} I, John H. Stokes, Judge…do hereby certify that Thomas E. Baldwin
is…clerk of Said County John H. Stokes
Judge of Said Courts
State of Missouri Dunklin County}
I, Thomas E. Baldwin clerk…do hereby certify that John H. Stokes is…Judge of
the Said Courts Given under my hand and the Seal of Said Courts at office in
Clarkton, this 18th day of January A.D. 1876. Thomas E. Baldwin clerk
Pg 144
Appointment of Guardian and
Curator for a minor, by the Probate Court}
I hereby certify that at the Clarkton Common please and probate Court of
Dunklin County on the tenth day of January 1876, the following proceedings were
had, as same appear of record therein (viz) (1) Estate of James A. CARMON
On this 10th day
of January A.D. 1876, appeared in open James A. CARMON and it appearing to the
Court that he has no legal guardian and that he a minor above the age of
fourteen years and resides in the County of Dunklin and being directed to
choose a guardian of his person and curator of his Estate, he selected William
F. CARMON who being approved by the Court is appointed guardian of the person
and curator of the estate of the Said James A. CARMON and that he give bond for
the faithful performance of his duties as such guardian now comes T.E. Baldwin
clerk of this Court and presents the Bond of William F. CARMON guardian and
curator of James A. CARMON which bond is approved by the Court.
Witness, my hand, and the
Seal of said Court, this eighteenth day of January 1876. Thomas E. Baldwin clerk of Said Court
Pg 145
State of Missouri County of
Dunklin} Know all men by these presents, that I William F. CARMON have this day
made constituted, and do by these presents, make, constitute and appoint David
HODGES, my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name, to collect moneys
due me as guardian & Curator of James A. CARMON a minor, and to receipt and
assign my name hereby ratifying and confirming all such acts by my Said Attorney
touching or concerning these premises. Clarkton Mo. Jany 18th
1876 W.F. CARMON
State of Missouri County of
Dunklin} Be it remembered, that Wm. F.
CARMON who is personally known to the undersigned clerk of the Clarkton Common
pleas and probate Court in and for the County of Dunklin and State aforesaid,
to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within power of Attorney as
party thereto, appeared before me and acknowledged that he executed the same as
his voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes therein contained
Witness my hand as clerk and
the seal of Said Court, done at office in Clarkton This 18th day of
January 1876, Thomas E. Baldwin clerk
Pg 146
State of Missouri Dunklin
County} I, John H. Stokes Judge…do hereby certify that Thomas E. Baldwin
is…clerk of Said Court Jany 18th 1876 John H. Stokes Judge of Said Court
State of Missouri Dunklin
County} I Thomas E. Baldwin clerk…do hereby certify that John H. Stokes
is…Judge of the Said Court Given under my hand and the seal of Said Court, this
18th day of January 1876.
Thomas E. Baldwin clerk
Pg 147
S.B. CHAMBERS et als VS Hosea
CORMON et als} Received Feb 10th 1876, of BfC Smith former Clerk
& Commissioner in the above case in Smith County Court One Hundred & Thirtyone
Dollars 12 cent, less fee for recording receipt $1.25 in full of the
Distributive share of James Andrew CARMON a son of Lethe CARMON a daughter of
Wm & Elizabeth CHAMBERS out of the sale of the real estate of said Wm &
Elizabeth CHAMBERS Dec sold & distributive under a decree of Smith County
Court in the above case D.P. HODGES
Attorney on fact for Wm F. CORMON Guardian of Jas A. CORMON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…D.P. HODGES
Attorney…
Witness my hand at office
this February 10th 1876. Samuel Allison clk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 148
S.B. CHAMBERS et als VS Hosea
CORMON et als} Received Feb 10th 1876, of BfC Smith former Clerk of
Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Sixtyfive Dollars &
56 cents less fee for recording receipt $1.25 in full of the distributive share
of Thomas J. SKAGGS minor child of Sarah SKAGGS formerly Sarah CORMON who was a
daughter of Letha CHAMBERS a daughter & heir of Wm & Elizabeth CHAMBERS
Dec arrising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased, sold and
distributive under the decree of the Smith County Court D.P. HODGES Attorney in fact for Wm F.
CORMON Guardian of Thomas J. SKAGGS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the
foregoing receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
this February 10th 1876. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 149
Know all men by these
presents, that we John A. TONEY & Virginia TONEY of Onochetae County
Arkansas, do hereby nominate and appoint Charles D. HIGH of Smith County Tennessee,
our Attorney in fact to demand and receive for us and in our names from B.f.C.
Smith Special Commissioner of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, or
any other person or persons having possession of or liable for the same, the
distributive Share, to which we are entitled in the estate of Sarah HIGH dec’d
late of Smith County Tennessee, and held for distribution in the Said County
Court of said County of Smith & State of Tennessee and all money or monies
that may be due us as heirs and distributees of Said Sarah HIGH deceased and
Samuel HIGH dec’d, both real and personal in the hands of any person or persons
having the Same, 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 if necessary, and receive the Same or any part thereof
& 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 hereby ratify and confirm all the lawful acts of our
Said Attorney in the premises as fully as if we were & doing the same. In
testimony whereof we have hereunto set our names, this 15th day of
November 1875 John A. TONEY Virginia TONEY Attest
State of Arkansas Onachita
County} Personally appeared…
Pg 150
…John A. TONEY and Virginia
TONEY…and Virginia TONEY wife of said John TONEY having appeared before me
privately and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand and seal of
office, this 17th day of November 1875, Geo A. Proctor clerk
State of Arkansas Onachita
County} I, James M. Stinnett Judge…do hereby certify that George A. Proctor…is
and was at the time of signing the same clerk of the Circuit Court…
Witness my hand this 17th
day of November 1875 J.M. Stinnett
County Judge
State of Arkansas Onachita
County} I, Geo. A. Proctor clerk…do hereby certify that J.M. Stinnett…is and
was at the time of signing the same presiding Judge of the County Court…
Pg 151
…Witness my hand & official
Seal, this 17th day of November 1875. Geo A. Proctor clerk
Power of Attorney
State of Tennessee Sumner
County}
Know all men by these
presents that we John W. GLASGOW & wife Mary B. GLASGOW of the County of
Sumner and State of Tennessee, do hereby nominate and appoint Chas. D. HIGH of
Smith County and State of Tennessee, our attorney in fact to demand and receive
for us, in our name from the Administrator of the Estate of Mrs. Sarah HIGH,
dec’d of Smith County Tennessee, or of any other person having possession of,
or liable for the Same, our distributive share which may be due us or either of
us, out of the Estate of Mrs. Sarah HIGH dec’d, late of said Smith County,
Tennessee, 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 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 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 affixed our hands and seals,
this 11th day of Novr 1875.
John W. (his x mark) GLASGOW
Mary B. GLASGOW
Pg 152
State of Tennessee Sumner
County} Personally appeared…John W.
GLASGOW and wife Mary B. GLASGOW…and the said Mary B. GLASGOW wife of the Said J.W.
GLASGOW having before me privately and apart from her husband…
Witness my hand and seal of
office at office, in Gallatin Sumner County Tennessee this the 11th
day of Novr 1875. S. Hannans JP and Notary Public for Sumner County Tennessee
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I A.N. Williams Register for Said County certify that the foregoing
instrument is duly recorded in my office in Record Book “DD” page “477” and
noted in note Book C Page “34” received Jany the 3rd 1876 at 11
Oclock A.M.
Given under my hand at
office, this Jany 3rd 1876
AN Williams Register
A True Copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 153
C.D. HIGH Admr VS R.D.
FLIPPEN et als} Received of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of the Smith County Court
& Commissioner in the above case, One Hundred & Twenty four Dollars and
67 cents less fee of $1.25 for recording this receipt, in full of the
distributive share of Mary B. GLASGOW out of the amount collected on the first
note executed for the land sold in this case by decree of the Smith County
Court & distributed under the orders of said Court $124.67 Feb 10th
1876 Chas. D. HIGH Attorney in Fact for
Mary B. GLASGOW
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Chas D HIGH…Witness my hand at office this February
10th 1876 Samuel Allison
clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 154
C.D. HIGH Admr VS R.D.
FLIPPEN et als} Received February 10th 1876, of BfC Smith former
Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case, One
Hundred and Twentyfour Dollars & 67 cents in full of the distributive share
of Virginia TONEY out of the first notes executed for the land sold by decree
of the Court in the above case & distributed under the orders of said
Court. Chas. D. HIGH Attorney in fact for Virginia TONEY
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…Chas D. HIGH…Witness my hand at office this February 10th
1876 Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 155
John A. FITE Admr &C with
the will annexed of Thomas BRIDGES deceased, and also Admr of Polly BRIDGES
deceased vs Sarah BRIDGES and the other legatees Heirs &C of said
Decedants}} In the Chancery Court of Smith County Tennessee
We, Andrew BARKLEY late
husband of Lucinda BARKLEY deceased and Permelia J. GOODRUM only child and heir
at law of Said Andrew BARKLEY and wife Lucinda, hereby acknowledge that we have
received of Wm. D. GOLD, administrator of the Said Lucinda BARKLEY deceased, in
full of the funds of the of Thomas BRIDGES deceased in the above case decending
to us from Said estate through Said Lucinda BARKLEY deceased to wit: the Sum of
one hundred and twenty dollars, less the fee of the Clerk, the Register &c
to wit $10.00 ten dollars; which Said sum was ordered to be paid to the parties
entitled, at the August Term 1875 of this Court upon their executing refunding
bond as in Said decree directed which we have accordingly done This 12th
day of January 1876. Andrew BARKLEY
Permelia J. GOODRUM
State of Georgia Monroe
County} Personally appeared…Andrew BARKLEY and Permelia J. GOODRUM…
Witness my hand and official
seal at office; this 13th day of January 1876 Cyrus H. Sharp Clerk Superior Court Monroe
County
Pg 156
State of Georgia Monroe
County} I, John I. Hall, Judge…certify that Cyrus H. Sharp…Clerk…
Witness my hand this 14th
day of January 1876 John I. Hall Judge
S.C.F.C.
State of Georgia Monroe
County} I, Cyrus H. Sharp, Clerk…certify that John I. Hall…is now Judge…
Witness my hand and official
seal at office this 17th day of January 1876 Cyrus H. Sharp Clerk
A True Copy Attest A.A. Allison Dept Clerk
Pg 157
State of Mississippi Monroe
County} Know all men by these presents that we David RIDINGS and wife Margaret
RIDING of the County and State aforesaid, have this day constituted and
appointed and by theses presents do make, constitute and appoint G.D. KITCHINGS
of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, our true and lawful Attorney in
fact for us and in our name and Stead, to Sue for, receive and collect any and
all moneys that may be due and coming to us from James and Mary KITCHINGS
Estates, I the Said Margaret RIDINGS being a child and heir of the Said James
and Mary KITCHINGS deceased. We do further covenant with the Said G.D.
KITCHINGS that he is authorized by this Power of Attorney to sue for, receive
and receipt for any and all moneys and effects both real and personal of said
Estates and we bind ourselves our heirs and assigns for ever to ratify and
confirm all the lawful actings and doings of our Said Attorney, and we do
further empower our said attorney in fact to employ such Counsel as he may deem
necessary to obtain the same at our expense and we do hereby ratify and confirm
all the lawful acts and doings of our said Attorney in as complete manner as if
we were personally present and doing the same ourselves. In testamony whereof
we have hereunto set our hands and seals, this 27th day of October
A.D. 1875. David RIDINGS Margaret RIDINGS
Witness J.D. RIDINGS
Pg 158
State of Mississippi Monroe
County} Personally appeared…David RIDINGS…then came Margaret RIDINGS wife of
the Said David RIDINGS…
Given under my hand and Seal
of Said Court at office, this the 27th day of October A.D. 1875 R.B. Little clerk By W.T. White D.C.
State of Mississippi Monroe
County} I, O.H. Whitefield, Sole Presiding Chancellor of the 6th Chancery
District…certify that R.B. Little…was at the date of Said certificate, the
Clerk of the Chancery Court…
Given under my hand and seal
at Aberdeen this 27 day of October 1875
O.H. Whitefield Chancellor
Pg 159
State of Mississippi Monroe
County} I, R.B. Little Cty Clerk, hereby certify that there is no Separate
County or Probate Court known in the State of Mississippi & that I as
Chancery Clerk of Said County and the proper office to certify & hereby the
foregoing Power of Attorney.
Given under my hand and
official Seal of office at Aberdeen, this Oct 27th 1875. R.B. Little
clerk By W.T. White D.C.
A True Copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 160
R.B. NOLEN et als Exparte}
Received February 25th 1876 of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of the
Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Fifty Dollars & 45
cents, less $1.25 fee for recording receipt in full of all money due me in the
hands of said former Clerk & Commissioner comeing to me from the estate of
Stephen NOLEN Decs, said sum arriseing from the sale of the lands in the above
case sold & distributed by the decrees of the Smith County Court in the
above case. James N.(his x mark) NOLEN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Jame N. NOLEN…
Witness my hand at office
this February 25th 1876 S
Allison Clk
Pg 161
R.B. NOLEN Exparte} Received,
March 2nd 1876, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of the Smith County
Court & Commissioner in the above case Eighteen Dollars
Pg 162
State of Missouri County of
Newton} Know all men by these presents that we Mary E. WARDON and Marion W.
WARDON her husband, heirs at law of Josiah M BAIRD deceased, and citizens of
the County of Newton and State of Missouri, do hereby make, constitute and
appoint Jeremiah H. BAIRD of the County
of Smith & State of Tennessee, our true and lawful Attorney in fact for us
and in our names to demand, receive and receipt for all Sums of money which may
be due and coming to us from the sale of the real Estate of Josiah M. BAIRD Sr
deceased late of the Said County of Smith & State of Tennessee, which may
be in the hands of E.W. Turner former Clerk of the County Court of Said County
of Smith and in the hands of his successors in office, also to demand, receive
and receipt for all Sums of money which may be due & coming to us from the
personal estate of Said Josiah BAIRD Sr deceased in the hands of his
Administrator De Bonis Non Jesse H. BAIRD of Said County of Smith or any other
person having possession of the Same or any part thereof. Also to demand &
receive from Said Clerk of the County Court of Said County of Smith and any and
all persons having possession thereof all our interest in the estate, both real
and personal of Reuben BAIRD deceased late of Said County of Smith & State
of Tennessee and for the purposes of carrying out this Power, we authorize and
empower our Said Attorney in fact to institute Suit if necessary against any
and all persons having possession of our Said interest aforesaid or any part
thereof and for that purpose to employ counsel at our cost and charge…
Pg 163
…and to execute in our name
and Stead all necessary receipt, bond and acquittances and to do all other
proper, necessary and lawful things in and about the premises for us and in our
names, in as full and ample manner as we could or might do if personally
present and acting for ourselves. And we do hereby ratify and confirm all the
lawful and necessary acts and deeds of our Said Attorney in fact Jeremiah H.
BAIRD, in the premises.
Given under our hands and
seals on this the 16th day of February 1876 Mary E. WARDEN Marion W. WARDEN
State of Missouri County of
Newton} Personally appeared…Marion W. WARDEN & Mary E. WARDEN, his
wife…Mary E. WARDEN, wife of Said Marion W. WARDEN appeared before me privately
and apart…
Witness my hand and Seal of
office in Neosho on this the 16th day of February 1876. P.H. Edwards
Judge and Ex officio Clk of Said Court
Pg 164
State of Missouri County of
Newton} I, P.H. Edwards Judge…certify that I, P.H. Edwards…was at the date
thereof…Judge and Ex officio Clerk…
Witness my hand & seal on
this the 16th day of February 1876. P.H. Edwards Judge and Ex
officio clerk of said Court
State of Missouri County of
Newton} I, P.H. Edwards Judge and Ex officio clerk…certify that P.H.
Edwards…was at the date thereof…Judge…
Witness my hand and Seal of
office at office in Neosho, this the 16th day of February 1876 P.H. Edwards Judge & Exofficio
------------ Clerk of the Court of Probate and Common Pleas of Newton County in
the State of Missouri.
A True Copy Attest
A.A. Allison Dep Clerk
Pg 165
State of Missouri County of
Barry} Appointment of Guardian & Curator on vacation. In the matter of the
Estate of Charles S. BAIRD and John B. BAIRD Minors. On this day comes Charles
S. BAIRD and John B. BAIRD and Shows that they are minors over the age of
fourteen and under the age of twenty one years and that they have a small
Estate due them, the probable amount of which is one hundred dollars that is to
say about fifty dollars each and have no legal Curator to collect and take
charge of the Same. The Said minors asks the undersigned Judge of the Court of
Common Pleas exercising Probate Jurisdiction in the County of Barry, State of
Missouri, to appoint Jane HARRIS, their mother Guardian of their person and
Curator of their estates, and being sufficiently advised, the undersigned Judge
doth appoint their Selection, and the Said Jane HARRIS be and she is hereby
appointed Such Guardian and Curator, but before entering upon the discharge of
her duties it is ordered that she enter into bond to the State of Missouri for
the use of said minors in the Sum of two hundred dollars, whereupon the Said
Jane HARRIS comes and presents such bond with Joseph HEFTEY and James WOTTACK
as Securities, which bond being Seen and fully understood is approved and
ordered to be filed; and the Said Jane HARRIS is hereby authorized to proceed
at once to the discharge of her duties as Such Guardian and Curator
Done at office in Cassbelle,
Mo. in vacation, this 30th day of August 1875 A.B. Greenwood Judge & Ex officio Clerk
Court of Common Pleas
Pg 166
I, A.B. Greenwood, Judge and
Ex officio Clerk…certify that the foregoing is a true copy…
Witness my hand and seal of
office this 30th day of August 1875
A.B. Greenwood Judge & Ex officio Clerk, Court Common Pleas
State of Missouri Barry
County} Know all men by these presents that we Jane HARRIS Guardian &
Curator of Charles S. BAIRD and John B. BAIRD minor children of Josiah M. BAIRD
deceased James H. BAIRD, Salinda BAIRD and N.(H) G. BAIRD, heirs at law of
Josiah M. BAIRD Deceased and citizens of the County of Barry and State of
Missouri, do hereby make, constitute and appoint Jeremiah H. BAIRD of the
County of Smith & State of Tennessee, our true and lawful Attorney in fact
for us and in our name to demand, receive and receipt for all sums of money
which may be due and coming to us from the Sale of the real estate of Josiah
BAIRD Sr. deceased late of the Said County of Smith & State of Tennessee,
which may be in the hands of E.W. Turner former Clerk of the County Court of
Said County of Smith and the hands of his Successors in office, also to demand,
receive and receipt for all Sums of money which may be due & coming to us
from the personal estate of Said Josiah BAIRD Sr. Deceased, in the hands of
Administrator De Bonis non, Jesse H. BAIRD of Said County of Smith, or any
other person having possession of the Same or any part thereof, also to demand
& receive from Said Clerk of the County…
Pg 167
…Court of Said County of
Smith, and any & all persons having possession thereof, all our interest in
the estate both real and personal of Reuben BAIRD Deceased late of Said County
of Smith & State of Tennessee, and for the purposes of carrying out the
purposes of this Power, we authorize & empower our Said Attorney in fact to
institute Suit if necessary, against any & all persons having possession of
our Said interest aforesaid or any part thereof, and for that purpose to employ
counsel at our cost & charge and to execute in our name and Stead all
necessary receipts Bond and acquittances and to do all other proper, necessary
and lawful things in and about the premises for us and in our names, in as full
and ample manner as we could or might do, if personally present & acting
ourselves. And we do hereby ratify and confirm all the lawful and necessary
acts and deeds of our Said Attorney in fact Jeremiah H. BAIRD in the premises.
Given under our hands and
Seals on this the 19th day of February 1876. Jane HARRIS
U.G. BAIRD James H. BAIRD Salinda BAIRD
State of Missouri County of
Barry} Personally appeared…Jane HARRIS Guardian, Jas H. BAIRD Salinda BAIRD and
H.G. BAIRD…and also Mary E. WARDEN wife of Said Marion W. WARDEN, appeared
before me privately…
Pg 168
Witness my hand at office in
Cassville on this the 19th day of February 1876 M.L. Abernathy Clerk
State of Missouri County
Barry} I, Allin Hudson Judge…certify that M.L. Abernathy…is and was at the date
thereof…Clerk of the County Court…
Witness my hand and Seal on
this 22nd day of February 1876
Allen Hudson Judge
State of Missouri County of
Barry} I, M.L. Abernathy, Clerk…certify that Allen Hudson…is and was at the
date thereof…Judge of the County Court…
Witness my hand and Seal of
office at office in Cassville, this 23rd day of February 1876 M.L. Abernathy Clerk County Court
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Henry C. DENTON et als VS
James C. DENTON et als} Received, March 13th 1876 of B.f.C. Smith
former Clerk of the Smith County and Commissioner in the above case Seventy two
Dollars & 11 cents in full of my distributive share in the estate of James
DENTON Decd arriseing from the sale of the real estate of said deceased sold
& distributed by the decree of Smith County Court in the above case. W.D. POPE
Acknowledged
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.D. POPE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 13th day of March 1876. Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 172
Henry C. DENTON et als VS Jas
C DENTON et als} Received March 13th 1876 of BfC Smith former Clerk
of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case one Hundred and
fortyfour Dollars & 22 cents in full of the distributive shares of Jas W
POPE & Jno P. POPE minor children of Martha POPE Decd in full of their
distributive share of the estate of James DENTON Decd arriseing from the sale
of the real estate of said Deceased sold & distributed under decree of the
County Court in the above case. R.W.
POPE Guardian of Jas W & Jno P POPE
Acknowledged
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.W. POPE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 13th day of March 1876. Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 173
HC DENTON et als VS JC DENTON
et als} Received, March 13th 1876, of BfC Smith former Clerk of the
Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Two Hundred &
Sixteen Dollars & 34 cents in full of the Distributive share of Gemina
TYREE in the estate of James DENTON Decd arriseing from the sale of the real
estate of said deceased sold & distributed under the decrees of said Court
in the above case. Zemina TYREE By R.W.
POPE Assignee
Acknowledged
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.W. POPE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 13th day of March 1876. Samuel Allison clk By A.A. Allison
D.C.
Pg 174
H.C. DENTON et als VS JC
DENTON et als} Received, March 13th 1876, of BfC Smith former Clerk
of Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case One Hundred and
fortyfour Dollars & 23 cents in full of my distributive share of the estate
of James DENTON Deced 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. M.V. POPE
Privy examination
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…M.V. POPE privately and apart from her husband…
Witness my hand at office
this the 13th day of March 1876. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 175
H.C DENTON et als VS J.C.
DENTON et als} Received March 13th 1876, of BfC Smith former Clerk
of Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Thirtyfour Dollars
& 61 cents in full of my distributive share in the estate of James DENTON
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. Amanda WILSON
Privy examination
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Amanda Wilson, the above Receiptor, wife of H.B.
WILSON…privately and apart from her Said husband…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 13th day of March 1876. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 176
H.C DENTON et als VS J.C
DENTON et als} Received March 13th 1876, of BfC Smith former Clerk
of Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Thirtyfour Dollars
& 61 cents in full of the distributive share of Thos DENTON in the estate
of Jas DENTON 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. H.B. WILSON Gar Thomas
DENTON
Acknowledged
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…H.B. WILSON…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 13th day of March 1876. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C
Pg 177
H.C DENTON et als VS JC
DENTON et als} Received, March 13th 1876, of BfC Smith former Clerk
of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Thirtyfour
Dollars & 61 cents in full of the distributive share of the estate of Jas
DENTON Decs going to the Children of Martha WILSON Dec arrising from the sale
of the real estate of said deceased, sold & distributed under the decree of
said court in the above case. HB WILSON
ADMR of Martha A.WILSON Dec
Acknowledged
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…H.B. WILSON…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 13th day of March 1876. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C
Pg 178
H.C DENTON et als VS JC
DENTON et als} Received, March 13th 1876, of, B.f.C. Smith former
Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case One
Hundred & fortyfour Dollars & 23 cent in full of my distributive share
of the estate of James DENTON Deceased, arrising from the sale of the real
estate of said deceased, sold & distributed under the decree of said County
Court in the above case. Sarah J. HALE
Privy Examination
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Sarah J HALE…who is the wife of Thomas HALE
privately and apart from her said husband…
Witness
my hand at office, this the 13th day of March 1876. Samuel Allison
clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 179
H.C. DENTON et als VS J.C.
DENTON et als} Received March 13th 1876, of BfC Smith former Clerk
of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case One Hundred
& fortyfour Dollars & 23 cents in full of my distributive share of the
estate of James DENTON Decs, arrising from the sale of the real estate of said
deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of said County Court in the
above case. Fannie A. POPE
Privy
Examination
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Fannie A. POPE…privately and apart from her
husband…
Witness my hand at office
this the 13th day of March 1876. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 180
H.C. DENTON et als VS JC. DENTON et
als} Received, March 13th 1876, of BfC Smith former Clerk of Smith
County Court & Commissioner in the above case Two Hundred & Sixteen
Dollars & 34 cents in full of my distributive share of the estate of Jas
DENTON deceased, arrising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased,
sold & distributed under the decree of Smith County Court in the above
case. Peggie (her x mark) HASTIN
Ack
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Peggie HASTINGS…
Witness my hand at office
this the 13th day of March 1876. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 181
H.C. DENTON et als VS J.C.
DENTON et als} Received, March 13th 1876, of BfC Smith former Clerk
of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Two Hundred
& Sixteen Dollars & 34 cents in full of my distributive in the estate
of James DENTON Deceased, 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. James DENTON
Acknowledged
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James DENTON…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 13th day of March 1876. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 182
H.C DENTON et als VS J.C.
DENTON et als} Received, March 13th 1876, of BfC Smith former Clerk
of Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case One Hundred &
fourteen Dollars & 23 cents in full of my distributive shares of the estate
of James DENTON deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above case. H.C.
DENTON
Ackn
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…H.C. DENTON…
Witness my hand at office
this the 13th day of March 1876. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 183
H.C DENTON et als VS JC
DENTON et als} Received, March 13th 1876, of BfC Smith former Clerk
of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Two Hundred
& Sixteen Dollars & 34 cents in full of the Distributive share of
Robert BRIDGES in the estate of James DENTON Deceased, arrising from the sale
of the real estate of said Deceased sold & distributed under the decree of
said County Court in the above case. HC
DENTON assine of Robert BRIDGES
Ack
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…H.C. DENTON…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 13th day of March 1876. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison
D.C.
Pg 184
H.C DENTON et als VS J.C.
DENTON et als} Received, March 13th 1876, of BfC Smith former Clerk
of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case, One Hundred
& Fortyfour Dollars & 23 cents in full of my distributive share in the
estate of James DENTON Decs, 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. B.F. DENTON
Acknowledged
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.F. DENTON…
Witness my hand at office
this the 13th day of March 1876. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 185
H.C DENTON et als VS J.C
DENTON et als} Received, March 13th 1876, of BfC Smith former Clerk
of Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Thirtyfour Dollars
& 61 cents in full of the distributive share of James C. DENTON in the
estate of James DENTON 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. B.F. DENTON Assignee of
JC DENTON
Acknowledged
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.F. DENTON…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 13th day of March 1876. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 186
Know all men by these
presents, that I have this day bargained and Sold, and do hereby convey to
Guilford DENTON, his heirs and assigns forever; in and for the consideration of
thirty one dollars, my whole and entire interest in the Estate of James DENTON dec’d
and I do further covenant with the Said Guilford DENTON that I will warrant and
defend my interest in Said Estate forever against the lawful claims of all
persons whatever. In testimony whereof I have this day Set my hand and Seal,
this the 10th day of May 1875
W.M. DENTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.M. DENTON…
Witness my hand and Seal at
office, this the 10th day of March 1876. Samuel Allison clerk By
A.A. Allison D.C.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I, A.N. Williams Register for Said County certify that the foregoing
instrument & certificate are duly recorded in my office, in record Book No
2. page 456, and noted in note Book C page 26. Received May the 10th
1875 at 8 Oclock A.M., Given under my hand at office this May the 10th
1875 A.N. Williams Register
A True Copy Attest A.A. Allison Dept Clerk
Pg 187
H.C. DENTON et als VS J.C
DENTON et als} Received, of BfC Smith former Clerk of the Smith County Court
& Commissioner in the above case Fiftyseven Dollars & 69 cents in full
of my distributive share in the estate of James DENTON Decs, arrising from the
sale of the real estate of said deceased, sold and distributed under the decree
of the County Court in the above case this March 13th 1876. Guilford (his x mark) DENTON
Ack
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Guilford DENTON…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 13th day of March 1876. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 188
H.C DENTON et als VS J.C
DENTON et als} Received, March 13th 1876, of BfC Smith former Clerk
of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case, Fiftyseven
Dollars & 69 cents in full of the distributive share of Morten DENTON in
the estate of James DENTON deceased, arrising from the sale of the real estate
of said decs sold & distributed under the decree of said Court Guilford (his x mark) DENTON Assignee of
W.M. DENTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Guilford DENTON…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 13th day of March 1876. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 189
Guardian Bond The Commonwealth of Kentucky
Whereas as John HUNT Jun
having been appointed by the County Court of Crittenden County and has as
Guardian to Mary T MURRY LP MURRY AF MURY MA MURRY & MI MURRY Minors have we
John HUNT Jun as principle and WP MURRY his Security do hereby covenant to and
with the Common wealth of Kentucky that the Said John HUNT Jun will faithfully
discharge the trust of Guardian to Said Minors in all Respects as Required by
Law & will faithfully discharge his duties as Such Guardian and account for
all moneys So Received by him if any for them in Smith County Tennessee from
the Estate of Abel HUNT Decd Signed this 30th of December 1874 John (his x mark) HUNT W.P. MURRY Attest H.M WITHERSPOON
A Copy Attest
James C Jones Clk Crittenden Cty Court Kentucky
State of Kentucky Crittenden
County Court December Called Turm 1874 This day Mary Tennessee MURRY and Louisa
P MURRY, Minor children WP MURRY and Rebecca Ann MURRY the Latter have Deceet above
the age of Fourteen years came in to Court and made Choice of John HUNT Jun as
their Guardian therefore it is ordered by the Court that the Said John HUNT Jun
be and he…
Pg 190
…is herby appointed Guardian
for Mary Tennessee MURRY and Louisa P MURRY on on Motion of WP MURRY he being
their father It is further ordered by the Court that the Said John HUNT Jun be
and he is herby appointed Guardian for A.F. MURRY MA MURRY and MI MURRY Minor
children of the Said WP MURRY and Rebecca Ann MURRY the Latter Now Deceased
under the age of fourteen years whereupon the Said John HUNT Jun Took the oath
as Required and with W.P. MURRY as his Security Executed Bond as Such Guardian
Conditioned as the law Requires which Bond is approved by the Court A Copy
Attest James C Jones Clerk Crittenden County Court Kentucky
State of Kentucky Crittenden
County} Seal
I TJ Nunn presiding
Judge…certify that James C Jones…is and was at the time of Signing…an acting
Clerk… Given under my hand without seal at Marion Crittenden County in this
State of Kentucky this 26 of Decr AD 1874
TJ Mann P J C ---- State of
Kentucky County of Crittenden Seal
James C Jones Clk…
Pg 191
…of the Crittenden County
Court…certify that TI NUNN…is and was at the time of signing…Judge…
Given under my hand and Seal
of office at Marion in the County of Crittenden State of Kentucky this 26th
day of December AD. 1874 James C Jones
Clk Crittenden County Court
Know all men by these
presents that I, S.B. HUNT of the County of Crittenden in the State of Kentucky
have this day Constituted and appointed by & these presince do make and
Constitute Nominate and appoint SP. HUNT of the County and State aforesaid My
Attorney and lawful agent as Atty for me and in my name as my act and Deed and
for my use and benefit to Go to the State of Tennessee the County of Smith and
there act Demand Sue for Recover and Receive any moneys or other property that
may be Due or Coming to me from the Estate of Abe HUNT Decd that may be in the
hands of Daniel HUNT the administrator or any other person and in my name to
institute Suits for the Recovery of the Same or any part thereof herby
Empowering him to Sign my name to any bonds or other instruments for the
Recovery of the Same and to Execute Such Receipts Receipts or other Receipts
and acquitances s may be necessary for the final settlement of my Etire
interest in the Estate of Abe HUNT Decd I the Said S.B. HUNT being one of the
heirs at law of the Said Abe HUNT herby Ratifying any and all of the acts of
my…
Pg 192
…Said Attorney Making Them as
binding on me as though I was personally present and do the Same My Self herby
Revoking all powers of Attorneys by me made at any other times by me made
heretofore Made in testimony whereof the Said L.B. HUNT has heretofore Set his hand and Seal this
the 15th day of September 1866
LB (his x mark) HUNT Seal
State of Kentucky Crittenden
Ky} I Berry S Young Clerk…certify that on this day the foregoing power of
Attorney from L.B. HUNT and by him acknowledged
State of Kentucky Crittenden County}
to be his voluntary act and deed…
Given under My hand at office
in Marian this 15th of September 1866 Berry S Young Seal
State of Kentucky Crittenden
County}I JW McCollum presiding Judge…certify that Berry S Young…is now and was at
the date thereof…Clerk of Said County Court…
Given under my hand having no
Seal this 15th day of September 1866 JW McCollum P Ju
A True Copy S Allison Clk
Pg 193
Power of Attorney, from
Murrys heirs to John HUNT
Know all men by these
presence that we John HUNT Ju and we John HUNT Jur as Guardian for the
following minor Heirs of W.P. MURRY and Rebecca MURRY Ann MURRY to Mary T MURRY
Louisa P MURRY Andrew F MURRY Martha A MURRY and Manerva I MURRY Infants in law
together with Thomas A MURRY Wm H MURRY and Francis E HOGES Formerly Francis E
MURRY and LJ HOGES her Husband the four last of lawful age children of W.P.
MURRY and Rebecca Ann Rebecca Ann now Doad all of Crittenden County Kentucky Do
herby appoint and make DM HUNT of the County and State aforesaid our true and
lawfull agent and Attorney in fact for us and in our name place & Stead to
ask for Demand and Collect and Recpt for and all Monies Bonds or property wich
is due us or may be coming to us as heirs at law of the Estate of Abell HUNT Deceased
late of Smith County Tennessee which Estate is now in the hands of Daniel HUNT
Admr of Said Estate also of Smith County Tennessee Herby Ratifying and
confirming whatever our Said Attorney hereunto Shall lawfully Do or Cause to Do
or to be Done in the premises witness our hands and Seals 26th of
December 1874 John (his x mark) HUNT
Jun Seal John (his x mark) HUNT Jun Seal Guardian for Mary T MURRY, LP
MURRY AF MURRY MA MURRY &
MI MURRY Thos (his x mark) MURRY
Seal William H MURRY Seal Franis E (her x mark) HODGE Seal LJ HODGE
Pg 194
State of Kentucky Crittenden
County}I James C Jones Clerk…certify that the foregoing Power of Attorney from
John HUNT Jun John HUNT Ju Guardian for Mary T MURRY L.P MURRY AF MURRY MA
MURRY and MI MURRY & Thos A MURRY Wm H MURRY Francis E HODGES her husband
to D.W. HUNT was…duly acknowledged…their free binding act and deed and the Said
Francis E HODGES wife of the Said LJ HODGES being Examined by me privately and
apart…
Witness my hand at office
this 26th of December AD 1874
James C Jones Clk Crittenden County Court Kentucky
Pg 195
State of Kentucky Crittenden
County} I TJ Nunn Judge…certify that James C Jones…is the Clerk… Given under my
hand as Judge of the aforesaid this 26th day December 1874 TJ Mann P.J.C.C.C.
State of Kentucky Crittenden
County}…I James C Jones Clerk…certify that TI NUNN…is and was at the time of
signing…Judge…
Witness my hand and Seal of
office at Marian in the County of Crittenden State of Kentucky this 26th
of December AD 1874 James C Jones Clk
Crittenden County Court
A True Copy S Allison Clk
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Pg 197
Receive of S Allison Clerk my
Entire interest in my own Rite and Hugh LAWs and Sarraih POWELLs interest in the
Estate Real Estate of William LAW Decd this March the 23 1876 A.H. LAW
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Adis—LAW…this March 23 1876 S Allison Clk
Pg 198
Recpt DW HUNT January 12th 1875 Received of Daniel HUNT administrator of the
Estate of Abel HUNT Decd for the heirs of WT MURRY and fifty dollars for John
HUNT fifty dollars making in all one hundred dollars DW (his x mark) HUNT
Attest MD. MASON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…MD MASON the Subscribing witness…Deposes and say
that he is acquainted with DW HUNT…This April the 6th 1876 S Allison
Clk
Recpt DW HUNT January 12th 1875 Recd of Daniel HUNT Administrator of Abel
HUNT Decd ten dollars DW (his x mark)
HUNT Attest MD MASON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…MD MASON the Subscribing witness…Deposes and Sa
that he is acquainted with DW HUNT…This April the 6th 1876 S Allison
Clk
Pg 199
Recpt DW HUNT nov 6th
1875 Received of D. HUNT admr of Abell
HUNT Deceased $40.00 forty dollars Eight Dollars of it in Silver in part of my
Shir of the Estate of A HUNT Deced DW
(his x mark) HUNT Attest M.D. MASON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…MD MASON the Subscribing witness…Deposes and Say
that he is acquainted with DW HUNT…This April the 6th 1876 S Allison
Clk
Rcpt SP HUNT December the 10th 1873 Received
of D. HUNT Administrator of Abell HUNT Decd all of my Distributive Shear of
Said Estate whish is one Eleventh part of the Estate it being received in a
trade transaction between us S.P
HUNT Attest MD MASON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…MD MASON the Subscribing witness…Deposes and Says
that is acquainted with S.P HUNT…This April the 6th 1876 S Allison Clk
Pg 200
Rcpt of Gashum HUNTs Received
of Daniel HUNT the administrator of Abell HUNT Decest fifty dollars in part of
my interest in Said Estate Gashum HUNT
This September 23rd 1875
Pg 201
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H.C. DENTON et als vs Jas.C.
DENTON et als} Received, March 18th 1876 of BfC Smith, former clerk
of Smith County Court & commissioner in the above case Thirty six dollars
& 52 cents less $1.25 for recording receipt, balance in full (having
heretofore received $50) of the distributive Shares of Lizzie and Anna DENTON
in the estate of James DENTON 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 A.H. HALY Guardian of Lizzie & Anna DENTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receiptor…
Witness my hand at office,
this March 18th 1876. S. Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
A True copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy clerk
Pg 203
H.C. DENTON et als vs J.C.
DENTON et als} Received, March 15th 1876 of B.f.C. Smith former
clerk of the Smith County Court & commissioner in the above cause, Two
hundred and Sixteen dollars & 34 cents, in full of my distributive Share of
the Estate of James DENTON 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 Mary (her x mark) POPE
Attest Mary V POPE James DENTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Mary POPE…the wife of B.R. POPE and privately and
apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office,
this 15th day of March 1876. Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison
D.C.
A True Copy Attest
A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
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John MONGLE et als Vs Andrew G
MONGLE et als} Received of John P Yelton former clerk & Commissioner in the
above case, Four hundred and fifty-nine dollars & 60 cents less $1.25 fee
for Recording this receipt, it being in full of my distributive Share coming
from the Estate of Ellen MONGLE deceased, arising from the Sale of the land of
Said decedent, Sold and distributive Share the decree of the Smith County Court
in the above cause. This March 27th 1876 Moses S. WOODMORE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Moses S. WOODMORE…
This March 27th
1876 S Allison Clk
Pg 207
H.C. DENTON et als vs J.C.
DENTON et als} Received March the 27th 1876 of B.f.C. Smith former
clerk and Commissioner in the above case, thirty-four dollars and 61 cents less
$1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive Share of Drue
DENTON, it being 1,20 part of one original Share arising from the Sale of the
land of James DENTON deceased, Sold and distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court in the above cause S.H. WILSON Assignee of Drue DENTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…S.H. WILSON…
Witness my hand at office
this the 27th day of March
1876 Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 208
H.C DENTON et als vs Jas.C
DENTON et als} Received, March 29th 1876 of B.f.C. Smith former
Clerk & commissioner in the above
case in the Smith County Court One Hundred & fortyfour Dollars & 23
cents, less fee $1.25 for recording receipt, in full of the distributive share
of B.W. DENTON minor child of R.W. DENTON Decd out of the estate of James
DENTON Decd arrising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased, being
sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
case I.B. PERNELL Guardian of B.W. DENTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Ira B. PERNELL Guardian…
Witness at office this March
the 28th 1876. S Allison clk
Pg 209
Henry C. DENTON & others
Vs James C DENTON & others} Received October 28th 176 of BfC
Smith former clerk of Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case
Eighty Six Dollars & 52 cents less fee for recording recpt $1.25 in full of
the distributive share of W.P. & Lula B DENTON minor children of Wm DENTON
Decd, out of the estate of James DENTON Decd, arrising from the sale of the real
estate of said Decd sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court pronounced in the above case Elizabeth DENTON Guardian for W.P. DENTON
& Lula B. DENTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Elizabeth DENTON…
Witness my hand at office
this October 28th 1876. S Allison Clk
Pg 210
George W. CARDWELL &
Silas H. CARDWELL Admrs vs Elizabeth B. HUFFHINES & others} Received March
30th 1876 of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of the Smith County Court
& Commissioner in the above case Four Hundred Dollars as part of my
distributive share of the estate of L.H. CARDWELL Decd arrising from the sale
of the lands of said deceased, sold under the decree of the Smith County Court
and directed to be paid out by said former Clerk & Commissioner by decree
pronounced at the February term of said court 1876. A.E. CORNWELL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the forgoing Receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
this March 30th 1876 S
Allison Clk
Pg 211
George W. CARDWELL &
Silas H. CARDWELL vs Elizabeth B. HUFFHINES & Others} Received, April 3rd
1876,of BfC Smith former Clerk & Commissioner in the above case Sixty two
Dollars & 50 cts less fee for recording receipt $1.25 as part of the
distributive share of W.H. CARDWELL minor child of W.D. CARDWELL Decd out of the real estate of L.H. CARDWELL Decd
arrising from the sale of said real estate sold by decree of the Smith County
Court and paid out under the order of said court in this case as shown by decree
on minute Book No 1 page 19 made at the February term. J.W. ALLEN Guardian of W.H. CARDWELL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the forgoing Receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
this April 1st 1876
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 212
Received of William B WHITLEY
administrator of the estate of John McGEE deceased, one hundred and ninety four
dollars & two cents less one dollar & twenty five cents for recording
this receipt it being the remainder in full due my wards Tilda M & Martha A
McGEE minor children & distributes of Said John McGEE deceased, in his
personal estate he having heretofore paid to their former guardian Jery COGGIN
in his life time as such guardian for them one hundred dollars each in their
Said distributive Shares in Said estate Also received of Said Wm B. WHITLEY
admr de bonus non with the will annext of Charles McGEE deceased one hundred
and Thirtyfour dollars and Seventy two cents, it being in full of their
distributive Shares as legatees under the will of Charles McGEE deceased, and
is derived from the proceeds of the Sale of the real & personal estate of
Said Charles deceased and is the entire amount due them from said estate. This
April 3rd 1876 S WARD
Guardian for Matilda M McGEE & Martha A McGEE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…S. WARD…
Witness my hand at office
this the 3rd day of April 1876. Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 213
State of Illinois Williamson
County} We L.D. CARTER, Emily S. CARTER formerly Emily S. FULLER, and each of
us both jointly and Singly, do hereby nominate and appoint Henry FULLER of
Smith County Tennessee our Attorney in fact, to demand and receive for us and
in our names from Thomas FULLER or any person having possession of or liable for
the Same our distributive Shares of the Estates of Isham FULLER and Mary FULLER
decd arising from the personal estates of said decedents 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 acquittances 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 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 28th day of February 1876 L.D. CARTER
Emily S. CARTER Francis J.
PORTER
Pg 214
State of Illinois Williamson
County} Personally appeared…L.D. CARTER and Emily S.CARTER his wife, and
Francis J. PORTER…and also…Emily S. CARTER wife of L.D.CARTER, privately and
apart from her Said husband…
Witness W.H. Eubanks Clerk of
Said Court at my office, this the 28th day of Febry 1876 W. H. Eubanks Clerk
State of Illinois Williamson
County} I, Jesse Bishop, Judge…certify that W.H. Eubanks…was…Clerk…and that he
is the keeper of the Seal of Said Court.
Witness my hand this the 28th day of Feby 1876 Jesse Bishop County Judge
Pg 215
State of Illinois Williamson
County} I, W. H. Eubanks Clerk…certify that Jesse Bishop…was…and is now the
presiding Judge of Said County Court…Given under my hand and seal at office,
this the 28th day of Febry 1876
W.H. Eubanks Clerk
Pg 216
Isham & Mary FULLER
Estates} Received April the 4th 1876 from Thomas FULLER admr De
Bonis Non of the estate of Isham FULLER dec’d and Admr of the estate of Mary
FULLER decd Seventeen dollars and 98 cents in full of the distributive Shares
of L.D. & E.S. CARTER and Seven dollars and 83 cents in full of the
distributive Share of Francis J. PORTER arising from the Sale of the personal
estates of Said decedents.
Witness my hand and Seal Henry
FULLER Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Henry FULLER…
Witness my hand at office
this the 4th day of April 1876
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 217
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Estate of John RUSSELL Decd
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James F. RUSSELL…and made oath in due form of law
that He is the son of Elam RUSSELL dec who was a son of John RUSSELL Dec and
that Ann DILLEHAY was the daughter of
Sally RUSSELL & grand Daughter of said John RUSSELL Dec – offiant further
states that said Sally RUSSELL is the same person mentioned in the will of John
RUSSELL Dec to whom was willed the share of interest of her father Elam RUSSELL
and that said Ann DILLEHAY is the only living heir of said Sally RUSSELL and
that said Sally RUSSELL is dead – and that said Ann DILLEHAY is entitled to the
Distributive Share of her father Elam RUSSELL now in the hands of B.f.C. Smith
former Clerk of the Smith County Court. JF RUSSELL
Sworn to & subscribed
before me this April 7th 1876
S Allison Clk
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Thomas KITCHENS et als VS
Moses ALLEN et als} Bill to sell Land
Received April the 10th
1876 of Samuel Allison Clerk of the Smith County Court, twenty seven dollars
& 50 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the
distributive Share of William KITCHINGS who was a child of Joseph KITCHING
deceased, who was a child and heir at law of James & Mary KITCHING
deceased, arising from the Sale of the Real estate of said decedents Sold by a
decree of the Court and ordered to be distributed, and also in full of the
personal estate of said decedents turned over by N.W. PHILIPS Admr &C of
James KITCHING deceased N.W. PHILIPS
Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…N.W. PHILIPS…
Witness my hand at office
this the 10th day of April 1876
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 222
Received, April 10th
1876 of J.C. SANDERS guardian to Sarah DILLDINE now Sarah BEASLEY two hundred and
Twelve dollars & 15 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full
of all money in his hands due the Said Sarah BEASLEY up to date H.L. BEASLEY Guardian of Sarah BEASLEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…H.L. BEASLEY Guardian of Sarah DILDINE & now
Sarah BEASLEY…This April 10th 1876
S Allison Clk
Pg 223
Henry C. DENTON et als vs
James C. DENTON et als} Received, April 10th 1876, of B.f.C. Smith
former Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case One
Hundred & Twenty nine Dollars and 78 cents in full of the distributive
share of the estate of James DENTON Dec comeing to my wards David DENTON, James
DENTON and Robert DENTON minor children of Wm DENTON Deceased, out of the real
estate of said James DENTON Dec arrising from the sale of said real estate,
sold by decree of said County Court and distributed under the order of said
Court, less the fee for recording this receipt $1.25 Levi LANCASTER Guardian of David DENTON James DENTON & Robert
DENTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Levi LANCASTER…
Witness my hand at office
this April 10th 1876. S
Allison Clk
Pg 224
G.W. CARDWELL et als vs
Elizabeth HUFFHINES et als} received April 10th 1876, of B.f.C. Smith
former Clerk of the County Court of Smith County and Commissioner in the above
case, Sixty two Dollars & 50 cents, less fee $1.25 for recording receipt,
in full of the distributive share of Eliza V. CARDWELL out of the amount in the
hands of said former Clerk ordered to be paid to me by decree of the County
Court Minute Book No 1 page 193 arrising from the sale of the real estate of
L.H. CARDWELL Dec sold under the decrees of the County Court made in the above
case. RV CARDWELL Eliza V. (her x mark) CARDWWELL Test JT BURFORD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receiptors…And also…Eliza V. CARDWELL
wife of R.V. CARDWELL, privately and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
this April 10th 1876. S Allison
Clerk
Pg 225
H.C. DENTON et als vs J.C.
DENTON et als} Received April 10th 1876, of B.f.C. Smith former
Clerk & Commissioner in the above case in the Smith County Court, One
Hundred & Seventythree dollars and 07 cents in full of the distributive share
of Elizabeth STALLINGS out of the estate of James DENTON Dec 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, less fee $1.25
for recording receipt. WLB STALLING Attorney in fact for Elizabeth STALLING
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
this April 10th 1876. S
Allison Clk
Pg 226
G.W CARDWELL et als vs
Elizabeth HUFFHINES et als} Received, April 10th 1876, of BfC Smith
former Clerk of the County Court & Commissioner in the above case Sixty two
Dollars & 50 cents in full of the amount ordered to be paid to my ward out
of the funds in the hands of said former Clerk arrising from the sale of the
real estate of L.H. CARDWELL Dec sold & distributed under the decree of the
County Court made Minute Book No 1 page 193.
less fee $1.25 JT BURFORD
Guardian of Lem. G. CARDWELL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
this April 10th 1876. S
Allison Clk
Pg 227
G.W. CARDWELL et als vs
Elizabeth HUFFHINES et als} Received April 10th 1876, of BfC Smith
former Clerk of Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Sixty
two Dollars & 50 cents less $1.25 fee for recording receipt, in full of the
amount in the hands of said former Clerk and decreed to be paid my ward Robt B.
CARDWELL said fund arrising from the sale of the real estate of LH CARDWELL Dec
sold & distributed under the decree of this Smith County Court in the above
case see Minute Book No 1 page 193. DB
ALLEN Guardian of Robt B. CARDWELL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
this April 10th 1876. S.
Allison Clk
Pg 228
Henry C. DENTON et als vs Jas
C DENTON} Received April 10th 1876, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of
the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner in the above case in, One
Hundred & Seventy three Dollars & 07 cents, less $1.25 fee for
recording receipt, in full of the distributive share of the heirs of Polly
GULLICK out of the estate of James DENTON Dec 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,. S. ALLISON Attorney in fact for Polly
GULLICK Heirs
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…S. ALLISON…and said Receiptor S. ALLISON being the
Clerk of the said County Court & incompetent to take such acknowledgement
the same is therefore taken before me & hereby certified.
Witness my hand at the office
of the Clerk of said Court April 10th 1876. B.J. Vaden chairman &C
Pg 229
RB NOLEN Exparte} Received,
April 10th 1876, of BfC Smith former Clerk of the Smith County Court
& Commissioner in the above case Eighteen Dollars & 86 cents in full of
amount decreed to be paid me by said former Clerk out of the fund in his hands
arising from the sale of the real estate of Stephen NOLEN Dec and ordered to be
paid me upon the debt of B.F. NOLEN due me.
D HUNT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…D HUNT…
Witness my hand at office
this 10th April 1876. S
Allison Clk
Pg 230
Received of John McCALL, Admr
of the Estate of M.A.E. McCALL, Deceased Seventy four dollars and 13 cents, it
being the full amount due me from Said Admr as Shown from Settlement made March
11th 1873. $1.25 less for recording Said receipt, this April the 24th
1876. Albert McCALL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Albert McCALL…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 24th day of April 1876.
S. Allison Clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 231
Received of John McCALL Admr
of M.A.E. McCALL deceased, Seventy four dollars and 13 cents, less $1.25 for
recording this receipt it being the full amount due me from Said Admr of said
personal estate as shown in Settlement made in this office March 1873. this
April the 24th 1876. Robert
McCALL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Robert McCALL…
Witness my hand at office
this the 24th day of April 1876.
S. Allison Clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 232
$404.74 Received of Dr. John McCALL Admr of the
personal estate of Mrs M.A.E. McCALL deceased: four hundred and four dollars and
Seventy four cents, the amount in full, including interest up to date due the
heirs of Alexander McCALL as Shown upon the final Settlement of the estate of
the said M.A.E. McCALL made by the Said
John McCALL with the County Court Clerk of Smith County in 1873. this the 29th
day of May 1875. P.P. PECK
Administrator of the estate of Alex McCall Dec’d
State of Tennessee Davidson
County} Personally appeared…P.P. PECK…
Witness my hand, at office,
this 29th day of May 1875.
James T. Bell clerk
This receipt is given in lieu
of two other receipts which have been lost or mislaid and which were to have
been delivered to H.M. HALE one of said receipts was executed by H.M. HALE as
the Attorney of P.P. PECK the other by said PECK himself. April 24th
1876. John McCALL
Sworn to and Subscribed
before me this 24th day of April 1876 S. Allison Clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 233a
Know all men by these
presents that I, F.M. SHIPP, of the State of Illinois, and county of Hardin
guardian of Samuel LAW and Thos J LAW Junior minor children of Thomas J. LAW,
deceased, who was a son of William LAW formerly of Smith County, Tenn., do
hereby nominate and appoint T.J. FISHER, SR. my Attorney in fact to demand, sue
for and receive from Samuel Allison, Clerk of the County Court of Smith County,
Tenn., or any other person having possession of, or liable for the same, the
distributive share which descended to said Samuel LAW and Thos J. LAW Junior
minor children of said Thomas J. LAW, from one William LAW, now deceased, late
of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, and to execute for me all
necessary receipts, bonds and acquittances for me and in my name as such
guardian for and about said shares. I do further empower my said Attorney in
fact to sue for and recover the same and --------------- -----------
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Pg 234a
…thereof, and to do all other
acts and things necessary to accomplish the objects of this power at my expense
and charge as such guardian aforesaid And
(paper is upside down – more legal talk to end.)
This 27 day of March
1876. FM SHIPP Guardian of Samuel LAW
& Thos J LAW
State of Illinois Hardin
County} attestation – paper still upside down – no further genealogical info
contained – signed by a Notary Public
Pg 235a
State of Illinois Hardin
County} Personally appeared before me L.F. Ploter, a Notary Public in and for
said County and State AJ LANE & LR WOOLEY good and lawful witnesses, who on
disinterested, and made oath in due form of law that they were acquainted with
Thomas J. LAW, deceased, and that they are acquainted with his two only
children and heirs at law, Samuel LAW & Thos J LAW Junior and that said
Samuel LAW and Thos J LAW Jr. are the children and only children and heirs of
said Thomas LAW, deceased. Affiants
further state that said Thomas LAW is dead, and that according to their
information and belief he was a son of William LAW who formerly resided in
Smith County, Tenn. AJ LANE TR WOOLEY
Subscribed and sworn to
before me 3rd day April 1875
LF Plu---
Pg 236a
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John ROLLINS et als v. Martha
ROLLINS et als} received of S. Allison Clerk &C, in the above case Sixty
dollars less $1.25 for recording this receipt, in part satisfaction of a
judgment rendered in my favor as the surviving partner of the firm of V.R.
& D.M. BRADFORD against John ROLLINS, Admr of E. ROLLINS, decd, in the
Circuit Court of Smith County Tennessee for eighty two dollars and costs
May 1, 1876 V.R. BRADFORD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…VR BRADFORD…
This May 1st
1876 S Allison Clk
Pg 234
Know all men by these
presents that we Martha STURM and her husband Jacob STURM of the County of
Posey and State of Indiana, have hereby made, constituted and appointed and by
these presents, do make constitute and appoint N.W. PHILIPS of the County of
Smith and State of Tennessee our true and lawful agent and Attorney in fact for
us and in our name, place and Stead, and for our use and benefit, to ask demand
and receive all moneys, effects and property due us from the Estates of James
and Mary KITCHINGS deceased late of Smith County Tennessee, we the Said
bargainors being heirs of Said Estates and the said Martha STURM being a child
of the Said James and Mary KITCHINGS deceased. We do further empower our Said
Attorney to receipt for all money so collected by him as fully as if we were
present and doing the Same ourselves. Whatsoever our Said Attorney shall
lawfully do in the premises we do hereby ratify and confirm as if we were
personally present.
In testimony whereof we have
hereunto Set our hands and Seals, this the 9th day of September
1875. Martha STURM Jacob STURM
Attest Wm NELSON
State of Indiana Posey
County} Personally appeared…Jacob STURM and wife Martha STURM…
Pg 235
then came the Said Martha
STURM wife of the Said Jacob STURM, private and apart from her Said husband…
In testimony whereof I
hereunto Set my hand and affix the Seal of said Court at office, this the 9th
day of Sepbt A.D. 1875 William Nelson
Clerk Posey Circuit Court
State of Indiana Posey
County} I, William F. Parrott, Judge…certify that William Nelson…Clerk of the
Posey Circuit Court…In testimony whereof I hereunto Set my hand and affix the
Seal of Said Court at office this the 23rd day of Septr A.D.
1875. William F. Parrott Judge
State of Indiana Posey
County} I, William Nelson Clerk…certify that William F. Parrott…is the Judge of
the Said County Court… In testimony whereof I hereunto Set my hand and affix
the seal of said Court at office this the 27th day of September A.D.
1875 William Nelson Clerk Posey Circuit
Court
A true copy Attest A.A. ALLISON D.C. Receipt Page 110
Pg 236
T.H. ROBINSON v Addison LAW
et als} Received April 26, 1876, from Samuel Allison, Clerk of the County Court
of Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause eighty one
dollars & fifteen cents less $3.00 for recording power of atty & rect.
The amount apportioned to Thomas LAW at the Nov Term 1874, of Smith County
Court, as shown in Minute book K at page 472, in the above cause including a
balance of $31.15 from the adm. J.S. CORNWELL, of William LAW, dec’d the amount
from sale of real estate being $50.00, to which my wards, Samuel LAW and Thomas
J. LAW, Jun are entitled as heirs of said Thomas LAW, deceased. This 26 April
1876 F.M. SHIPP Guar of Saml & Thos
J. LAW Jun by T.J. FISHER, Sr. Atty in fact.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…T.F. FISHER…witness at office this April the 26th
1876 S Allison Clk
Pg 237
Received, April 17th
1876 of Robert O. BRADFORD, Special Commissioner in the case of D.M. BRADFORD
and others, Exparte, Five Hundred and forty four dollars and 28 cents in full
of the amount due Amanda and Mary G. SQUIRES from the Estate of John A. SQUIRES
deceased, and arising from the sale of the land of D.M. BRADFORD deceased Sold
by order of Smith County Court James A.
BARRETT, Guardian & Attory in fact.
Acknowledged in open Court,
May 1st 1876 S. Allison
Clerk
A true Copy Attest
A.A. Allison Dept Clerk
Receive of S Allison Clerk
one hund and Eighty nine dollars anay 49 cents the amount of A Decree in my
favor against the Estate of AH KING Decd Less one dollar & 25 cts for
Recording this Recpt May the 6th 1876 Mary (her x mark) Jane WOODARD
John (his x mark) WOODARD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…John WOODARD…then came M.J. WOODARD the wife of
John WOODARD Sepperately and apart from her Said husband…
Pg 238
…Witness at office this May
the 6th 1876 S Allison Clk
Pg 239
Josiah BAIRD et als vs Wm
BAIRD et als} Received, May 8th 1876, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk
of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Nineteen Dollars
& 83 cents less fee for recording receipt in full of the distributive share
of the heirs of Josiah M. BAIRD Dec, from the estate of Josiah BAIRD Sr
deceased arrising from the sale of the real estate in Dower sold &
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above case. Charles B. BAIRD John B. BAIRD by Jeremiah
H. BAIRD Attorney in fact for Jane HARRIS Guardian &C Mary E. WARDEN Marion W. WARDEN By JH BAIRD Attorney in
fact James H. BAIRD Salinda BAIRD N.F. BAIRD By J.H. BAIRD Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Jeremiah H. BAIRD…
Witness my hand at office
this May 8th 1876. S.
Allison Clk
Pg 240
G.W. CARDWELL et als vs
Elizabeth B. HUFFHINES et als}
Received, May 23rd
1876, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner
in the above case a Judgment rendered in the above case in favor of B.f.C.
Smith as Clerk &C against John M GIPSON, W.G. COX & L.M. GIPSON dated
on the 3rd August 1874 upon a note executed on the 14th
day of December 1872 due in twelve months Said Judgment is for $467.66
principle & interest and $2.60 cost and also heretofore received of said
Smith former clerk &C, a note executed on 14th Dec 1872 and due
in 24 months and signed by said parties, said note for $450.00 The said note
& Judgement being turned over to me by order of the County Court in this
case See minute Book No1 page 193. S.H.
CARDWELL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…S.H. CARDWELL…
Witness my hand at office
this May 23rd 1876. Samuel
Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 241
James S. DICKERSON et als vs
Rebecca DICKERSON et als} In Smith County Court
Received, May the 24th
1876, of Samuel Allison Clerk of the Smith County Court and Commissioner in the
above cause, twenty eight dollars and 81 cents less $1.25 fee for recording
this receipt in full of the distributive Share of Sarah TAYLOR daughter and
heir of A.L. DICKERSON deceased arising from the Sale of the lands of Said A.L.
DICKERSON deceased, out of the first land notes. Said land being Sold by order
of the Smith County Court and ordered to be distributed. In testimony whereof
we have hereunto Set our hands and seals.
Sarah TAYLOR C.D. TAYLOR
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…C.D. TAYLOR and Sarah TAYLOR, his wife…then came
Sarah TAYLOR…privately and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 24th day of May 1876.
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison DC
Pg 242
James S. DICKERSON et als vs
Rebecca DICKERSON et als} In Smith County Court
Received May 30th
1876 of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County, &
Commissioner in the above cause, twenty eight dollars and 81 cents less $1.25
fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive Share of Nancy M.
BEASLEY out of the first land note in the above cause arising from the Sale of
the lands of A.L. DICKERSON dec’d Sold and ordered to be distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court Nancy
BEASLEY Jesse BEASLEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Jesse BEASLEY and his wife Nancy BEASLEY…then came
Nancy BEASLEY…privately and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 30th day of May 1876.
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 243
Henry C. DENTON et als vs
James C. DENTON et als} Received, June 5th 1876, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk
of the County Court of Smith County and Commissioner in the above case Two
Hundred & Sixteen Dollars & 34 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording
receipt, in full of all my distributive share in the estate of James DENTON Dec
arrising from the sale of the real estate
of said deceased sold & distributed under the decree of said County
Court pronounced in the above case.
Mary WOOTTEN by HC DENTON Attorney in fact.
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…H.C. DENTON Attorney in fact of Mary WOOTEN…
Witness my hand at office
this June 5th 1876. S.
Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 244
$25.50 I, James S. BARTON,
father & next friend of Lawrence Hale BARTON, Sarah E. BARTON, Walter Ford
BARTON, and Immagene BARTON, who are minors, have received of Samuel Allison
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, twenty five dollars &
50 cents, the amount of their Share of the estate of Mrs. Mary KITCHINGS
deceased, who was their Grandmother I have received said amount under authority
of an order of the Said County Court of the February Term 1876 to be applied to
the use of said children under and according to said order, which I bind myself
to do, Said Clerk having retained the costs incident to said fund &
recording this receipt. This 8th of June 1876. The above amount
received by me through hands of my Attorney, A.A. SWOPE of Carthage
Tennessee Jas. B. BARTON
A True Copy Attest
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 245
James L. DINWIDDIE et als vs
O.B. WRIGHT, Guardian et als} In Smith County Court
Received of Samuel Allison
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County, One hundred and thirty one dollars
& 77 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive Share, I being one fourth, I being a son and heir at law of David
DINWIDDIE deceased arising from the Sale of the land of the said David
DINWIDDIE deceased, Sold by a decree of Said Court and ordered to be
distributed among those entitled thereto. Witness my hand this June the 26th
1876. JL DINWIDDIE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.L. DINWIDDIE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 26th day of June 1876.
Samuel Allison Clk
Pg 246
James L. DINWIDDIE et als vs
O.B. WRIGHT Guardian et als} In County Court of Smith County Received of S.
Allison clerk of the County Court of said County by the hands of James L.
DINWIDDIE, One hundred and thirty one dollars & 77 cents less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of Jennie DINWIDDIE, a
daughter and heir at law of David DINWIDDIE deceased, arising from the Sale of
the land in the above cause Sold under a decree of this Court, and ordered to
be distributed among those entitled to the Same. Witness my hand this the 23
day of June 1876. OB WRIGHT Gardien of
Janie DINWIDDIE Attest A.Y. ALLEN
James L ALLEN WL (his x mark)
HALL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James L. ALLEN and W.L. Hall, subscribing
witnesses…
Pg 247
Received of James DINWIDDIE
one hundred thirty three dollars 75 cents in full of my Distributive share of
the proceeds of a tract of land sold in this county in the case of James
DINWIDDIE et als against OB WRIGHT (unsure of word) authorized the County Court
Clerk at Carthage to (???) it the judgment with the amount this the 15th
day of June 1876 Lizzie DINWIDDIE Attest
James L ALLEN A.Y. ALLEN W.S. (his x mark) HALL
Pg 248
Recpt June 22 1876 We Charity McCLELLAN wife of Sampson
McCLELLAN Decd and DL McCLELLAN and Elnora McCLELLAN and children and heirs and
distributees of the Said Sampson McCLELLAN Decd do herby Agree that Thomas
FISHER the administrator of Said Estate may have a Credit for any note or notes
on Either of us in making his Settlement for Said Estate as administrator
aforesaid with the Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and that
we do Release him from all Responsibility for not Collecting Said notes before
making his Settlement. Given under our hands this 22nd day of June
1876 Charity H. McCLELLAN DL McCLELLAN Elnora McCLELLAN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Charity H McCLELLAN DL McCLELLAN Elnora McCLELLAN…
Witness at office this July 5th
1876 S Allison Clk
Pg 249
Charles HAYNIE’s Estate}
Received, as Guardian of Thomas HAYNIE of Marinia E HAYNIE, Administratrix of
Charles F. HAYNIE deceased, one thousand & Eighty one dollars & 71 2/3
cents in full of the share of the said Thomas HAYNIE one of the heirs and
distributees of the Said Charles F. HAYNIE, this the 10th day of
July 1876 John B HAYNIE Guardian of
Thomas HAYNIE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John B HAYNIE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 10th day of July 1876
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 250
Charles F. HAYNIE’s Estate}
Received of Marine E. HAYNIE, Administratrix of Charles F. HAYNIE deceased, one
thousand & Eighty one dollars & 71 2/3 cents in full of my Share as one
of the heirs and distributees of the Said Charles F. HAYNIE this the 10th
day of July 1876 Virginia (her x mark)
T. McCOMACK Howard (his x mark)
McCOMACK
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Howard McCOMACK…then came Virginia T. McCOMACK wife
of the Said Howard McCOMACK, privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 10th day of July 1876
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 251
Charles F. HAYNIE’s Estate}
Received of Marinie E. HAYNIE, Administratrix of Charles F. HAYNIE deceased,
one thousand & Eighty one dollars & 71 2/3 cents in full of my share as
one of the heirs and distributees of the said Charles F. HAYNIE this the 10th
day of July 1876. John B HAYNIE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John B HAYNIE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 10th day day of July 1876
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 252
Mary DILDINE’s Estate} Received July the 25th 1876 of
R.M. KING Administrator of the Estate of Mary DILDINE deceased, forty dollars
and 71 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the
distributive Share of S.J. DILDINE, it being 1/3 third, of the personal estate
of said deceased. H.L. BEASLEY Guardian
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…H.L. BEASLEY…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 25th day of July 1876
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 253
Mary DILDINE’s Estate} Received January the 30th 1876 of
R.M. KING, Administrator of the Estate of Mary DILDINE deceased, forty dollars
and 71 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the
distributive Share of N.J. ALEXANDER it being (1/3) one third of the personal
Estate of Said deceased. Na Jane
Alexander
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…N.J. ALEXANDER…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 30th day of January 1877
Samuel Allison Clerk
Pg 254
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Pg 255
J.W. EATON et als vs James
SYKES et als} In County Court
Received July 15th
1876 of BfC Smith former Clerk & Commissioner in the above case Seventy
four Dollars & 79 cents in full of my distributive of the estate of James
& Elizabeth EATON Decd arrising from the sale of the real estate of said
deceased less $1.25 fee for recording receipt, being the fund arrising from the
sale of the real estate sold by the decree of Smith County Court and
distributed in the above case. John H
EATON by Atty in fact E. (x) WARFORD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…E WOFFORD Attorney in fact for JH EATON…
Witness my hand at office
this 15th July 1876 S.
Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison DC
Pg 256
J.N. EATON et als vs James
SYKES et als} Received July 15th 1876 of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk
of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Seventy four
Dollars & 79 cents less $1.25 fee for recording receipt in full of my
distributive share of the estate of Jas & Elizabeth EATON Decd arrising
from the sale of the real estate of said Jas & Elizabeth EATON Decd sold
& distributed under the decree of the County Court in the above case. Margaret (her x mark) GARRISON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Margaret GARRISON…
Witness my hand at office
this July 15th 1876. S.
Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison
Pg 257
J.N. EATON et als vs James
SYKES et als} In County Court
Received, July 15th
1876 of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of Smith County Court & Commissioner in
the above case, Seventy four Dollars & 79 cents in full of my distributive
share of the estate of James & Elizabeth EATON Decd less $1.25 fee for
recording receipt, in full of my distributive share arrising from the sale of
the real estate of said James & Elizabeth EATON Decd sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County in the above case. E. (his x mark) WARFORD Cynthia WARFORD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Cynthia WOFFORD privately & apart from her said
husband E. WOFFORD…
Witness my hand at office
this July 15th 1876. S.
Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison DC.
Pg 258
J.N. EATON et als vs James
SYKES et als} Received July 15th 1876, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk
of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner in the above case,
Seventy four Dollars & 79 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording receipt in
full of my distributive share of the estate of James & Elizabeth EATON
Decd, arrising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased, sold &
distributed under the decree of the County Court pronounced in the above
case. John JONES Catherine (her x mark) JONES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John JONES & wife Caroline…and also personally
appeared Caroline JONES wife of said John JONES privately & apart from her
said husband…
Witness my hand at office
this July 15th 1876. S.
Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 259
J.N. EATON et als vs James
SYKES et als} Received July 15th 1876, of BfC Smith former Clerk
& Commissioner in the above case Seventy four Dollars & 79 cents, less
fee for recording receipt of $1.25 in full of the distributive share of James
E. SYKES heir of Millie EATON who was a daughter of James & Elizabeth EATON
Decd, arrising from the sale of the real estate of said James & Elizabeth
EATON Decd sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above case & ordered paid to him by said decree. W.E. SYKES Guardian of James E. SYKES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receptor…as Guardian of James E.
SYKES…
Witness my hand at office
this July 15th 1876. S.
Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison DC
Pg 260
J.N. EATON et als vs James
SYKES et als} Received July 15th 1876 of BfC Smith former Clk of the
County Court of Smith County & Commissioner in the above case, Twelve
Dollars and 46 cents, less fee for recording receipt of $1.25 in full of our
distributive share in the estate of Jas & Elizabeth EATON Deceased, arrising
from the sale of the real estate of said deceased sold & distributed under
the decree of the County Court in the the above case. W.W. FOUTCH Elizabeth J
FOUTCH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.W. FOUTCH & wife Elizabeth J. FOUTCH…and Also
personally appeared Elizabeth J. FOUTCH wife of said W.W. FOUTCH privately
& apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
this July 15th 1876. S.
Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 261
J.N. EATON et als vs James
SYKES et als} Received July 15th 1876, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk
of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case, Twelve Dollars
& 46 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording receipt, in full of my
distributive share in the estate of James & Elizabeth EATON 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. J.A EATON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Q. (T) (I) EATON…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 15th day of July 1876
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison DC.
Pg 262
Know all men by these
presents that we J.H. EAGAN and Martha A. EAGAN his wife & daughter of
Alsey H. NEAL alias Alsey H. EATON: of the County of Wilson and State of
Tennessee, have made constituted and appointed and do by these presents, make,
constitute and appoint John JONES of the County of DeKALB and State of
Tennessee our true and lawful Attorney in fact for us and in our behalf and
name, to ask demand and receive from the Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County, State of Tennessee, or the Clerk of any other Court in Said County,
having Jurisdiction of Same or any person or persons having possession of or
liable for Same, our distributive Share or Shares in the Estate of Elizabeth
EATON deceased, late of the County of Smith and State aforesaid, and to execute
all necessary receipts, bonds and acquittances for us and in our name for and
about the same as if we were present and acting in the premises. We do further
empower our Said Attorney to Sue for and receive the Same or any part thereof,
whether the Same be personal or real Estate. And we do hereby 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.
Witness our hands and seals
this the 13th day of May A.D. 1876
Jesse H. EAGAN Martha A. EAGAN
State of Tennessee Wilson
County} Personally appeared…J.H. EAGAN…
Pg 263
…Witness my hand at office,
this 13 day of May 1876 Jesse F. Coe
Clerk
State of Tennessee Wilson
County} To W.D. Hamblen Esqr…take the examination of Martha A. EAGAN, privately
and apart from her husband…Witness my hand at office this 13 day of May
1876. J.F. Cox Clerk of Wilson County
Court
State of Tennessee Wilson
County} Martha A. EAGAN wife of J.H. EAGAN having personally appeared before me
privately and apart from her husband…
Witness my hand, this the 15th
day of May 1876 Wm D. Hamblin (J.P.)
A True Copy Attest
A.A. Allison Dept Clerk
Pg 264
J.N. EATON et als vs James
SYKES et als} Received July 15th 1876, of BfC Smith former Clerk of
Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case, Twenty four Dollars
& 93 cents less fee for recording receipt $1.25 in full of the distributive
of Martha EAGAN daughter of Alsey EATON in the estate of James & Elizabeth
EATON 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. Jessee H. AGUN & Martha A. AGUN by John
JONES Atty in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John JONES…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 15th day of July 1876
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 265
J.N. EATON et als vs James
SYKES et als} Received July 24th 1876 of BfC Smith former Clerk of
the County Court & Commissioner in the above case Seventy four Dollars
& 79 cents in full of our distributive share of the Estates of James &
Elizabeth EATON Deceased as the children and heirs of Ebenezer EATON Dec who
was a son & heir of said James & Elizabeth, less cost of recording this
receipt, it being the fund arriseing from the sale of the real estate of said
James & Elizabeth sold & distributed by decree of the County Court in
the above case. Elijah (his x mark)
WARFORD Atty in fact for James M. EATON
Joseph LICKLIDER, Albert B. SORRELL
Martha J. LICKLIDER, Margarett M. EATON & Nancy P. SORRELL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Elijah WOFFORD…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 24th day of July 1876
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 266
J.N. EATON et als vs James
SYKES et als} Received July 24th 1876 of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk
of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner in the above case Twenty
four Dollars & 93 cts in full of my distributive share of the Estate of
James & Elizabeth EATON Decd less fee for recording receipt, I being a son
& heir of Hulda PRITCHARD formerly Hulda EATON who was a child & heir
of James & Elizabeth Decd arrising from the sale of the real estate of said
James & Elizabeth Decd sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court pronounced in the above case.
B.F. PRICHARD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…The foregoing receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
this July 24th 1876. S.
Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C
Pg 267
J.N. EATON et als vs James
SYKES et als} Received August 7th 1876 of BfC Smith former Clerk of
the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Thirty Seven
Dollars and 38 cts less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the
distributive shares of Jas T. EATON, Wiley E. EATON & Lucy F. EATON minor
children of W.J. EATON Decd arrising from the sale of the real estate of James
EATON Deceased, sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court pronounced in the above case.
Cathirine W. (her x mark) EATON Guardian for James T. EATON Willy E.
EATON and Lucy F. EATON Attest
Isaac JONES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Cathorine W. EATON…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 7th day of August 1876
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 268
Received of Wm. B. WHITLEY,
Administrator of John McGEE, decst, Fourteen dollars and forty cents, less one
dollar and twenty five cents for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive Share of the personal Estate of Charles McGEE decst which was due
to me by the will of said Charles McGEE. This the 11th of August
1875 Lethia T.McGEE Attest J.B. WHITLEY S.P. HUNT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.B. WHITLEY and S.P. HUNT subscribing
witnesses…they are acquainted with Lethia T. McGEE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 24th day of July 1876
Samuel Allison Clerk
Pg 269
Received of Wm. B. WHITLEY as
Administrator of John McGEE decst, one hundred and ninty seven dollars and one
cent, in full of my distributive share in his hands as such, arising from the
personal Estate of said decst on final Settlement this the 10th of
December 1875. Elizabeth C. (her x
mark) McGEE Attest W.H. McGEE
T.W. (his x mark) WHITLEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.H. McGEE AND T.W. WHITLEY Subscribing
witnesses…they are acquainted with Elizabeth C. McGEE…
Witness my hand at office
this the 24th day of July 1876
Samuel Allison Clerk
Pg 270
Appointment of Guardian and
Curator for a minor, By the Probate Court, I hereby certify, that at the
Clarkton Common Pleas and Probate Court of Dunklin County, in the 12th
day of April 1875, the following proceedings were had, as same appear of record
therein, viz;
In matter of Estate of
Tobitha L. HODGES minor heir of Jane P. HODGES} On this 12th day of
April A.D. 1875, appeared in open Court R.L. HODGES, and proves to the
Satisfaction of the Court that Tobitha L. HODGES is a minor and resides in the
County of Dunklin and has no legal guardian: Whereupon it is ordered by the
Court that said R.L. HODGES be and is appointed, guardian of the person and
Curator of the Estate of the Said Tobitha L. HODGES: and before entering upon
the duties of his office, he be required to enter into a bond to the State of
Missouri for the use of Said Tobitha L. HODGES, with Securities, to be approved
by the Court, in the Sum of four hundred dollars, condition for the faithful
performance of his duties according to law. And now comes R.L. HODGES and
presents to the Court his bond as guardian and Curator of Tobitha L. HODGES
which bond is approved by the Court
Witness, my hand, and the seal of said Court, this twelth day of April
1875. T. ? Baldwin Clerk
Pg 271
State of Missouri Dunklin
County} I, Thomas E. Baldwin Clerk…certify that Given Owen is…Judge…
Witness my hand as Clerk and
the Seal of Said Court, Done at office in Clarkton this July 14th
1876. Thomas E. Baldwin Clerk
State of Missouri Dunklin
County} I, Given Owen Judge… certify that Thomas E. Baldwin is…Clerk…
Given under my hand, this 14th
day of July A.D. 1876 Given Owen Judge
A True Copy Attest
A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Pg 272
W.S. McCLELLAN vs Wade KEMP}
Received August the 7th 1876 of B.F.C. Smith former Clerk of the
Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Ten dollars & 55,
less Tax for 1874, 40 cts in full of my distributive share of the proceeds of
the real estate of Wm THOMAS Decd I being a son of James McCOMACK deceased who
was an heir at law of Said Wm THOMAS Dec’d, Sold and distributed under a decree
of the Smith County Court, in the above case of W.S. McCLELLAN vs Wade KEMP.
See Minute Book J Page 525. J.T. (his x
mark) McCOMACK Attest A.A. ALLISON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.T. McCOMACK…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 7th day of August 1876. S. Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison
D.C.
Pg 273
S.B. CHAMBERS et als vs Hosea
CARMON} Received August 10th 1876 of BfC Smith former Clerk of the
Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case One Hundred &
Seventy four Dollars & 83 cents, less fee of $1.25 for recording receipt,
in full of the distributive share of Tabitha L. HODGES a daughter of Jane HODGES
Deceased who was a daughter and heir of William CHAMBERS, arising from the sale
of the real estate of said Wm CHAMBERS Deceased, sold & distributed by
decree of the Smith County Court pronounced in the above case. Robert L. HODGES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.L. HODGES…
Witness my hand at office,
this August 10th 1876. S. Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C
Pg 274
Estate John RUSSELL Deceased Received August 11th 1876 of
BfC Smith former Clerk of the Smith County Court four Dollars & 10 cents
less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of
the personal estate of Rebecca PARKHURST due & comeing to her from the
estate of her Father John RUSSELL Dec the said sum being in full of my
distributive share of said personal estate I being a son & heir of said
Rebecca PARKHURST Dec the said personal estate having been turned over to said
Clerk by the Admr of the estate of Said John RUSSELL Decd. David (his x mark) PARKHURST
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
this August 11th 1876 S.
Allison By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 275
J.N. EATON et als vs James
SYKES et als} Received August 22nd 1876, of B.f.C. Smith former
Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Seventy
four Dollars & 79 cents, less fee for recording receipt $1.25 in full of
the distributive share of Lydia CHEEK out of the real estate of James EATON
Deceased arising from the sale of the real estate of said sold & distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court pronounced in the above case. Lydia (her x mark) CHEEK Wm. H. CHEEK
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Wm H CHEEK & wife Lydia CHEEK…also personally
appeared Lydia CHEEK wife of said W.H. CHEEK privately & apart from her
said husband… Witness my hand at office this August 22nd 1876. S. Allison Clk
Pg 276
J.N. EATON et als vs James
SYKES et als} Received August 22 1876 of BfC Smith former Clerk of the County
Court of Smith County and Commissioner in the above case Twenty four Dollars
and 93 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the
distributive share of Jane MARLER who was a daughter & heir of Alsey EATON
Decd who was a daughter & heir of James EATON Decd, said fund arising from
the sale of the real estate of said James EATON Decd sold & distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court pronounced in the above case. Jane (her x mark) MARLER Test Wm. H. CHEEK
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Jane MARLER privately and apart from her Husband…
Witness my hand at office this August 22nd 1876. S. Allison Clk
Pg 277
Carthage August the 22nd
1876
Received of James C SANDERS
Admr of the Estate of Campbell CRUTCHFIELD Decd two hundred and Thirty Seven
& 61 1/3 cents in my own wright, Also Seven Hundred and twelve Dollars and
84 cents the Amount Due her as Guardian for her Said wards William T. OLIVER Campbell OLIVER and May C OLIVER Minor
Children of Luther OLIVER Decd and Grand Children of Campbell CRUTCHFIELD,
Decd Elizabeth OLIVER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Elizabeth OLIVER…
This August the 22nd
1876 S Allison Clk
Pg 278
J.N. EATON et als vs James SYKES
et als} Received August 26th 1876, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of
the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case, Twenty four
Dollars & 93 less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share of the estate of James EATON Decd arrising from the sale of
the real estate of said deceased, I being a son and heir of Alsey NEAL,
formerly Alsey EATON a daughter & heir of James EATON deceased. Said real
estate was sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above case. Joseph NEAL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
this August 26th 1876. S.
Allison Clk
Pg 279
M.F.M. PASCHAL et als vs C.D.
SHAW et als} O Bill to Sell Land
Received, September the 18th
1876 of Samuel Allison Clerk and Commissioner of the Smith County Court, One
hundred and eighty five Dollars and 95 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt, in full of my distributive share of the funds of the first Land note,
arising from the Sale of the lands of A. PASCHAL deceased, I being a daughter
and heir at law of said decedant; Said land being sold and distributed under a
decree of this Court.
Witness my hand this the 18th
day of September 1876 C.D. SHAW
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…C.D. SHAW…privately and apart from her said
husband, W.B. SHAW…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 18th day of September 1876. S. Allison Clerk
Pg 280
Anderson PASCHALs Estate
Received of J.H. BAIRD
Administrator of the Estate of Anderson PASCHAL deceased One Hundred dollars,
less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in part payment of my distributive
share of the personally estate I being an heir and distribute of decedant. In
testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 18th
day of September 1876. C.D. SHAW
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…C.D. SHAW…privately and apart from her husband,
W.B. SHAW…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 28th day of Sept 1876
S. Allison Clerk
Pg 281
MFM PASCHAL et als vs C.D.
SHAW et als} Received, September the 28th 1876 of Samuel Allison
Clerk and Commissioner of the Smith County Court, One Hundred and eightyfive
dollars and 95 cent less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive
Share of Sarina POPE, out of the first land note, arising from the Sale of the
lands of A. PASCHAL deceased, Sold and distributed under a decree of the Smith
County Court M (her x mark) POPE Jesse (his x mark) POPE
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…Jesse POPE…then came S.M. POPE wife of the said Jesse POPE
privately and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office
this the 28th day of Sept 1876
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison DC
Pg 282
M.F.M. PASCHAL et als vs C.D.
SHAW et als} O Bill to Sell Land
Received, September the 28th
1876 of Samuel Allison Clerk and Commissioner of the Smith County Court One
Hundred and eighty five Dollars and 95 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds received on the first
land note, arising from the Sale of the lands of A. PASCHAL deceased, I being a
son and heir at law of Said decedant Said land being sold and distributed under
a decree of this Court.
Witness my hand and seal this
the 20th day of September 1876
M.F.M. PASCHAL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…M.F.M. PASCHAL…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 20th day of September 1876. S. Allison Clerk
Pg 283
State of Missouri Jasper
County} Know all men by these presents: that we, James F. KITCHINGS and wife
Levinia KITCHINGS of the County and State aforesaid, have this day made,
constituted and appointed and do, by these presents make, constitute and
appoint N.W. PHILIPS of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, our true
and lawful Attorney in fact for us and in our name, place and Stead to demand
and receive from the County Court Clerk of Smith County, Tennessee, or any
other person or persons having possession of the Same, our interest or distributive
share in the estates of James and Mary KITCHINGS deceased, late of Smith
County, Tennessee, we being heirs and distributes at law of said decedants And
we do further empower our said Attorney in fact to demand, Sue for and receive
the Same or any part thereof, and to employ all such aid and council as may be
necessary at our expense and charge, and to execute all legal receipts and
--uches that may be necessary for any and all moneys that may be due and coming
to us as heirs, out of Said estates of the Said James and Mary KITCHINGS
deceased, and all the actings and doings of our Said Attorney, shall be as
legal and binding on each of us as if we were personally present and doing the
same ourselves. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals
using a scroll for a seal, this the 12th day of Sept A.D. 1876 J.F. KITCHING Levinia KITCHING
State of Missouri Jasper
County} Personally appeared…
Pg 284
…James F. KITCHINGS and his
wife Levinia KITCHING…then came Levinia KITCHINGS wife of the Said James F.
KITCHING privately and apart…
Witness my hand and official
seal at office this the 12th day of Sept 1876. W.C. Betts Clerk
State of Missouri Jasper
County}I, E.V. Brown Judge…certify that W.C. Betts…is now and was…Clerk…
Witness my hand and official
Seal at office this this the 12th day of September 1876 EV Brown Judge
State of Missouri Jasper
County}I, W.C. Betts clerk…certify that E.V. Brown…is now and was…Judge…
Witness my hand and official
Seal at office, this the 12th day of Septr 1876 W.C. Betts Clerk
A true copy A.A. Allison DC
Pg 285
Thomas KITCHING et als vs
Moses ALLEN et als} Received, September the 25th 1876 of Samuel
Allison Clerk and Commissioner of the Smith County Court, Twenty Seven dollars
and 50 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt it being 1/5 of 1/12, in
full of the distributive Share of James KITCHING arising from the Sale of the
Real and personal Estate of James and Mary KITCHING deceased Sold and
distributed by an order of the Smith County Court NW PHILIPS Atty in fact of James KITCHING
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…N.W. PHILIPS…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 25th day of Sept 1876.
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 286
General Power of Attorney
Know all men by these
presents, that We Martha Adeline COOK and James COOK her husband of the -the----- of ------ County of Jasper in the
State of Missouri, have made, constituted and appointed and by these presents
do make, constitute and appoint N.W. PHILIPS our true and lawful attorney, for
us and in our name, place and stead to demand and receive from the County Court
Clerk of Smith County, Tennessee, or any other person or persons having
possession of the Same our interest or distributive share in the estates of
James and Mary KITCHINGS deceased, late of Smith County, Tennessee, we being
heirs and distributees at law of said decedants, giving and granting to 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 do, if personally present at
the doing thereof, with full power of substitution or revocation hereby
ratifying and confirming all that our Said Attorney, or his substitute, may or
shall lawfully do, or cause to be done, by virtue thereof In testimony whereof,
we have hereunto set our hands and seals, this 12 day of September 1876 Witness} Martha A. COOK James COOK
State of Missouri County of
Jasper}…personally came…Martha A COOK and James COOK…
Pg 287
In testimony whereof I have
hereto set my hand and affixed my official seal at my office in Carthage the
day and year first above written W.C.
Betts Clerk
State of Missouri County of Jasper}I,
E.V. Brown Judge…certify that W.C. Betts…is now and was…Clerk…
Witness my hand and official
seal this 12 day of September 1876 EV
Brown Judge
State of Missouri County of
Jasper}I, W.C. Betts Clerk…certify that E.V. Brown…is now and was…Judge…
Witness my hand and official
seal this 12th day of September 1876 W.C. Betts Clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Pg 288
Thomas KITCHING et als vs
Moses ALLEN et als} Received September the 25 1876 of Samuel Allison Clerk and
Commissioner of the Smith County Court Twenty Seven dollars and 50 cents less
$1.25 fee for recording this receipt it being 1/5 of 1/12, in full of the
distributive Share of Martha Adeline COOK daughter of Joseph KITCHING, arising
from the Sale of the Real and Personal Estate of James and Mary KITCHING
deceased, Sold and distributed under a decree of the Smith County Court N.W. PHILIPS Attorney in fact for M.A. COOK
& husband
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…N.W. PHILIPS…
Witness my hand at office
this this 25th day of Sept 1876.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 289
The State of Texas County of
Raines} Know all men by these presents that I Elizabeth HOOKER formerly
Elizabeth KITCHING, daughter of James KITCHING and Mary KITCHING and relict of
James HOOKER dec’d of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby make,
constitute and appoint my brother Thomas KITCHING of Smith County, Tennessee,
my Attorney in fact with authority for me and in my name to ask for, demand and
receive any and all moneys due to me from the Estate of my deceased father and
mother, the Said James KITCHING and Mary KITCHING or either of them or due and
coming to me by any person or persons whatever in Said State of Tennessee, and
in my name to institute such actions or legal proceedings as may be necessary
for the recovery of the Same, and for me and in my name to execute and deliver
proper acquittances and receipts for such sums of money as may be so collected
by him: and generally to do such other things in the premises as I myself might
lawfully do, hereby ratifying and confirming all such lawful acts as my said
Attorney may do or perform in the premises.
In testimony whereof I hereto
set my hand this 30th day of August A.D. 1876 Elizabeth HOOKER
The State of Texas County of
Raines} …personally appeared Elizabeth HOOKER…
To certify all of which I
hereto set my….
Pg 290
….hand officially and affix
my Notarias Seal this 30th day of August A.D. 1876 John R. McMahan Notary Public
The State of Texas County of
Raines} I, Thos M. Allred, County Clerk…certify that John R. McMahan…is now and
was…Notary Public…
In testimony whereof I
hereunto subscribe my name and affix my official Seal at Emory, Texas, this
September the 2nd A.D. 1876
Thos. M. Allred County Clerk, Raines Co Texas
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C. Smith County Court
Pg 291
Thomas KITCHING et als vs
Moses ALLEN et als} Received, September the 25th 1876 of Samuel Allison Clerk
and Commissioner One Hundred and Thirty Seven dollars & 50 cents, less
$1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of
Elizabeth HOOKER, it being 1/12, arising from the Sale of the Real and Personal
Estates of James and Mary KITCHING deceased, Sold and distributed under a
decree of this Court T. KITCHING Atty
in fact for Elizabeth HOOKER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Thomas KITCHING…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 25th day of September 1876. Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 292
$200.00 ((In margin: Recd of
BfC Smith Octr 28th 1876 200 S Allison Clk))
Received of B.f.C Smith
former Clerk two hundred dollars the amount of an order made at a former Term
of this Court ordering the said BfC SMITH former Clerk to pay to the Said
BROOKS BROOKS as guardian for Isaac Y RICHARDSON & Mary E RICHARDSON Minor
heirs of Leonard H CARDWELL Deceased by the hands of S. Allison This October 13th
1876
R.P BROOKS Guardian of Isack
Y RICHARDSON & Mary E RICHARDSON minor heirs of Leonard CARDWELL Deceased
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.P. BROOKS…
This Octr 13th
1876 S. Allison Clk
State of Tennessee Jackson
County} Be it Remembered that at a County Court began and held in the Court
house in the Town of Gainsborough State and County aforesaid on the first
Monday it being the 5th day of October in the Year of our lord one
Thousand Eight hundred and Seventy four and of the American Independance the 99th
Year Court Met pursuant to Adjournment present and presiding the worshipful
James M Richmond Chairman together with Peter G Gas John A Mo---y, Justices of
the Guram Court M.W. Cummings EC Stamps James Eaton….
Pg 293
SG Gaines RG Herring
Alexander C---K Wm Bybee RP Scott JM Loftis RW Allen JM Allcorn BF Chaffin JP
Pine BG ---ing WH Dodson John Cole, DH Armstead Louis Hooton GD Harris E
Squires
When the following prvedegs
were had to wit:
On Motion RP BROOKS was this
day Appointed Guardian of Isaac Z RICHARDSON & Mary E RICHARDSON Minor
heirs of Lenard CARDWELL Decast who Came in to open Court together with RV
BROOKS and SG RICHARDSON as his Securities and Executed and Acknowledged Bond
in the Sum of Twenty five hundred Dollars Conditions as the law Directs with
Bond is Good and was Examined and approved by the Court and ordered to be
Recorded
State of Tennessee Jackson
County} I Henry Harly Clk of Jackson County do Certify the within and foregoing
is a true copy of the Coption of the Court as above Stated together with the
order appointing RP BROOKS Guardian as Stated in the order as the Same appears
of Record in my office Witness My hand and Seal of office at office in
Gainsborough this October 10th 1876 Hy Harly Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I S. Allison Clerk do herby Certify that the foregoing transcript as
appears above is a true & correct as filed in my office witness my hand and
Seal this October the 18th 1876
S. Allison Clk
Pg 294
Received of John H SUTTEN
administrator of the Estate of John N. HESSION Dec three Dollars ballance in
full of my Distributive Shear in the personally Estate of the Said John N.
HESSION Deceast September the 29th
1876 James L. (his x mark) HEFRIAN
(HESSIAN) Attest S Allison
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…James L. HEFRIAN (HESSIAN)…
This Septr 29th
1876 S Allison Clk
Received of John H SUTTON
admr of JN HESSION Three Dollars Less dollars & cts ballance in full of my
Distributive Shear of the personally Estate of John N. HESSION Decast. This
September 29 1876 JP (his x mark)
SMITH in wright of my wife Rachael
SMITH Daughter of the Said John N HESSION Dec
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…JP SMITH…
This September 29th
1876 S Allison Clk
Pg 295
G.W. & S.H. CARDWELL et
als vs Elizabeth B HUFFHINES et als} Received October 2nd 1876 of
B.f.C. Smith former clerk of Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above
case One Hundred Dollars in full of amount ordered to be paid to me by decree
See M.B. No1 page 192 & 3. H.C. HUFHINES Guardian for Elisabeth B HUFHINES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…the foregoing receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
this October 2nd 1876 S
Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
G.W. & S.H. CARDWELL et
als vs Elizabeth B HUFFHINES et als} Received October 2nd 1876 of
B.f.C. Smith former clerk of Smith County Court & commissioner in the above
case One Hundred Dollars in full of amount ordered to be paid me by decree of
the Court in the above case See M.B. No1 page 192 & 3. D.S. HUFHINES
Guardian for Tredoria HUFHINES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
this October 2nd 1876 S
Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 296
Whereas B.B. WILSON recently
died in Smith County Tennessee having made and published his last will and
testament, and of which will, James S. WILSON is Executor, The Said B.B. WILSON
left property both real and personal, and by his will he disposed of his
property between his mother Margaret WILSON & his brother and Sisters, to
wit: to James S. WILSON, Edward WILSON and Martha ARRINGTON, Elizabeth
ARRINGTON and Nancy WILLIAMS. The real
estate owned by Said B.B. WILSON, consisted in a one half interest in remainder
a tract of land of about 200 Acres more or less, also half interest two houses
and town lots in a village called Rock City and a half interest in two houses
and town lots in Grant. He owns in his own right one house and lot in Rock City
and one near Rome, all in Smith County Tennessee; and whereas by said will He
directs that all of his property and real estate, Shall be sold for partition,
among his brothers and Sisters after a devise to his mother, and whereas it is
desired by the heirs that Said land be divided among the heirs without Selling,
and as we are desirous of avoiding the Sale and are willing to divide the land
without a Sale, Now therefore in view of the premises in order to carry out
this division without a Sale hereby nominate and appoint Willis A. WILSON of
the County of Smith and State of Tennessee our lawful Attorney for us and in
our names to do any and all things necessary to carry out the objects of this
power to execute and acknowledge all deeds or deed of acquittance that may be
necessary, to acknowledge all receipts or execute all such bonds in our names
as may be necessary to carry out this said division; and our said…
Pg 297
…Attorney is hereby
authorized to agree upon arbritrators to divide said lands if he deems such
course proper, to employ an attorney to represent our interest if he deems it
advisable, Hereby ratifying all the lawfull acts of our said Attorney in the
premises as much so as if we were present doing the same ourselves. This 25 day
of September 1876 Thos. M.
WILLIAMS Nancy WILLIAMS
State of Kentucky Hickmon
County} Personally appeared…Thomas M WILLIAMS, bargainor…And Nancy WILLIAMS
wife of the said Thomas WILLIAMS…privately and apart from her Said husband…
Witness Smith R Taylor Clerk
of said Court at office, this 25th day of September 1876 Smith R. Taylor Clk
State of Kentucky Hickmon County}
I, Gideon J. Binford, …Judge…certify that Smith R Taylor…
Pg 298
…is and was at the time of
signing…Clerk…
Witness my hand this 25th
day of September 1876 Gid. J. Binford
P.J. H.C.C.
State of Kentucky Hickmon
County} I, Smith R Taylor Clerk…certify that Gideon J. Binford…is and was at
the time of signing…Presiding Judge…
Witness my hand and seal of
office at office, this 25th day of September 1876 Smith R. Taylor Clk
Pg 299
Henry C. DENTON et als vs
James C DENTON et als} In Smith County Court of Tennessee
Received of H.C. DENTON my
attorney in fact, two hundred and fifteen dollars less five dollars retained
for expenses, it being the last payment, and in full of my entire distributive
Share, I having heretofore received of my Said Attorney in fact one hundred and
Seventy dollars for which no receipt has been heretofore executed by me – said
fund arising from the Sale of the lands of my deceased uncle, James W. DENTON
in the above cause in Said Smith County Court. The Same having been collected
by my said Attorney in fact from BfC. Smith former clerk and commissioner of
Said Court by virtue of a Power of Attorney heretofore executed by me to him.
June 12th 1876 Mary E (her x
mark) WOOTTEN J.T. WOOTTEN
State of Kentucky Crittenden
County}…personally appeared…Mary E. WOOTTEN and husband James T. WOOTTEN…and
the Said Mary E. WOOTTEN…appeared before me privately and apart from her said
husband…
Witness my signature as clerk
of said Court…
Pg 300
…at office, this 12th
day of June 1876 James C Jones Clerk
Crittenden County Court State of Kentucky
State of Kentucky Crittenden
County} I, T.J. Nunn Judge…certify that James C. Jones…is and was at the date
thereof…clerk…
Witness my hand, this 12th
day of June 1876 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…presiding Judge…
In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at office in Marion, This 12th
day of June 1876 James C Jones Clerk
Crittenden County Court
Pg 301
James S DICKERSON et als vs
Rebecca DICKERSON et als} Received October the 14th 1876 of Samuel
Allison Clerk & Commissioner of of the Smith County Court, fifty one
dollars and 93 ½ cents in full of the share of James S DICKERSON, arising from
the sale of the lands of A.L. DICKERSON deceased, Sold and distributed under a
decree of the Smith County Court the above amount less $1.25 fee for recording
this receipt James DICKERSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James DICKERSON…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 14th day of October 1876.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 302
J. S. DICKERSON et als vs
Rebecca DICKERSON et als} Received October the 14th 1876 of Samuel
Allison Clerk and Commissioner of the Smith County Court, Twenty six dollars
and 93 ½ less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive
Share of Elizabeth SMITH, arising from the Sale of the lands of A.L. DICKERSON
deceased, Sold and distributed under a decree of the Smith County Court
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…
Pg 303
J. S. DICKERSON et als vs
Rebecca DICKERSON et als} Received October the 14th 1876 of Samuel
Allison Clerk and Commissioner of the Smith County Court Twenty three dollars
and 12 ½ cts less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the
distributive share of Sarah TAYLOR arising from the Sale of the lands of A.L.
DICKERSON deceased, sold and distributed under a decree of the Smith County
Court Sara TAYLOR
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Sarah TAYLOR…wife of C.D. TAYLOR, privately and
apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 14th day of October 1876
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A Allison D.C.
Pg 304
J. S. DICKERSON et als vs
Rebecca DICKERSON et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk and commissioner of
the Smith County Court, Twenty three dollars and 12 ½ cents less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt in full of the distributive Share of Nancy BEASLEY,
arising from the Sale of the lands of A.L. DICKERSON deceased Sold and
distributed under a decree of the Smith County Court, This October the 14th
1876 Jesse BEASLEY Nancy (?) BEASLEY
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…Jesse BEASLY…then came Nancy BEASLY wife of the Said Jessee
BEASLEY, privately and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 14th day of October 1876
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 305
M.F.M PASCHAL et als vs C.D.
SHAW et als} received of Samuel Allison clerk and commissioner of the Smith
County Court One Hundred and Eighty five dollars and 95 cents less $1.25 fee
for recording this receipt, in full of my distributive Share of the first land
note, arising from the Sale of the land of Anderson PASCHAL deceased, Sold and
distributed under a decree of this Court. This the 17th day of
October 1876. N.T. PASCHAL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…N.T. PASCHAL…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 17th day of October 1876.
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 306
Anderson PASCHALs Estate
Received October the 17th
1876 of J.H. BAIRD Administrator of the estate of Anderson PASCHAL deceased,
One Hundred less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in part of my
distributive Share arising from the Sale of the personal estate of Said
decedant Sold and distributed by said Administrator N.T. PASCHAL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…N.T. PASCHAL…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 17th day of October 1876.
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 307
State of Missouri Texas
County} Know all men by these presents that we Henry C. KITCHINGS and wife Mary
L. KITCHINGS have this day made constituted and appointed, and do by these
presents make constitute and appoint N.W. PHILIPS a citizen of Smith County
Tennessee, our true and lawful attorney in fact for us and in our name, place
and stead, to demand receive and receipt for any and all property money and effects
that may be due and coming to us from any person whomsoever we being heirs and
distributes at law of James and Mary KITCHINGS deceased, and we do further
empower our said Attorney to Sue for and receive all or any part of the
property money and effects that may be due and coming to us from the said
Estates of James and Mary KITCHINGS deceased late of Smith County, Tennessee,
and in order that our said attorney in fact, N.W. PHILIPS may be able to carry
out this power, we do further authorize and empower him to employ all such aid
and counsel as he may deem necessary in the premises and the expenses of the
same to be retained out of the effects which he may receive: and we authorize
him to receive and receipt for the Same in our names and stead as fully as if
we were personally present and doing the Same ourselves and vouchers given by
him shall be good and valid in law. To all of which we have hereunto set our
hands and seals, using a scroll for a Seal this the Seventh day of October A.D.
1876 Henry C. KITCHING Mary L. KITCHING
State of Missouri Texas
County} Personally appeared…
Pg 308
…Henry C. KITCHINGS…then came
Mary L. KITCHINGS wife of the said Henry C. KITCHING privately and apart from
her said husband…
Witness my hand and Official
Seal, this the Seventh day of October A.D. 1876 Lucien G. Nichol Notary Public
A True Copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 309
Thomas KITCHING et als vs
Moses ALLEN} O. Bill to sell Land
Received October the 17th
1876 of Samuel Allison Clerk and Commissioner of the Smith County Court, Twenty
seven dollars and 50 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full
of my distributive Share of all moneys and effects in his hands arising from
the Sale of the real and personal estates of James and Mary KITCHING deceased
turned over to him by order of the Smith County Court and ordered to be
distributed N.W. PHILIPS Atty in fact
Henry C. KITCHING & wife
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…N.W. PHILIPS…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 17th day of October 1876. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 310
Know act men by these
presents that I Nannie A HELMONTALLER of the County of Davidson State of
Tennessee being an unmarried female of the age of twenty one years do hereby
nominate constitute and appoint A.J. HALE of the Same County And State my true
and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to collect and Receipt of and from
Sturling WARD of the County of Smith State of Tennessee all monies and affects
of every description -------- that may remain in his hands and be due to me by
reason of his having heretofore acted as my guardian and the Said A.J. HALE is
hereby authorizes to make all necessary Settlements with my Said guardian and
execute in my name all necessary Receipts and Vouchers ~ And I do hereby ratify
and confirm all the actings and doings of my Said Attorney in the Premises in
as full and ample a manner as if I were present and did the Same in person.
Given under my hand November 1st 1876 Nannie (her x mark) A. HELMONTALLER Attest L.M. Temple
State of Tennessee Davidson
County} Personally appeared…Nannie A. HELMONTALLER…
Given under my hand at
Nashville this 1st day of November 1876 L.M. Temple J.P.D.C.
State of Tennessee Davidson
County} I, James T. Bill Clerk…certify that L.M. Temple…
Pg 311
…is now and was then…acting
Justice of the Peace…
Witness my hand at office
this 3rd day of Nov 1876
James T. Bill Clerk
State of Tennessee Davidson
County} Personally appeared…Nannie A. HELMONTALLER…to the best of her knowledge
information and belief derived from the Statement of her Parrents and the
entries in the family records She was born on the 16th day of
October 1855 and that therefore She was twenty one (21) years of age on the 16th
day of October 1876 past.
Sworn to and Subscribed
before me November 1st 1876} Nannie (her x mark) A. HELMONTALLER
L.M. Temple Justice of the
Peace for Davidson County
State of Tennessee Davidson
County}Personally appeared…Mary F. HALE of the Same County and State …She is
the older Sister of Nannie A HELMONTALLER who makes the foregoing
affidavit…Nannie A. HELMONTALLER was born on the 16th day October
1855 and that she was twenty one (21) years of age on the 1st day of
Oct 1876
Sworn to and Subscribed
before me November 1st 1876} Mary (her x mark) F. HALE
L.M. Temple Justice of the
Peace for Davidson County
Pg 312
April the 19th
1877 Recd of W.D. SKELTON my Guardian and Husband three hundred and --------
Dollars & 50 cts Less $1.25 cts in full of all Demands or all funds in his
hands belonging to or coming to me as Such Guardian Laura V SKELTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Laura V SKELTON the wife of W.D SKELTON…
This April the 19th
1877 S Allison Clk
Pg 313
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Pg 314
Recd of S WARD Guardian to
Nannie A HELMONTALLER Eighty five Dollars and 66 cents Less $1.25 cents for
Recording this Receipt in full of all monies that Came to his hands as Such
Guardian from J.B. ---------- former Guardian this Nov the 6th 1876
Nannie A HELMONTALLER by A.J. HALE by Power of Attorney in fact
Pg 315
I have received of G.W. &
S.H. CARDWELL, Admr of L.H. CARDWELL deceased, thirty five hundred dollars in
part of my distributive share of the estate of said deceased, --- and to refund
such part thereof as the law or circumstances ma require.
This the 16th of
Sep. 1872 A.E. CORNWELL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…A.E. KITTRELL formerly A.E. CORNWELL, now the wife
of William KITTRELL…privately and apart from her said husband, Wm KITTRELL…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 3rd day of July 1879
A.A.Allison D.C.
I certify that the foregoing
is a full, true and correct copy of a receipt and the certificate of A.A.
Allison, D.C. on file in the matters of the estate of L.H. CARDWELL deceased as
a voucher on the settlement of G.W. & S.H. CARDWELL, Admns of said
estate. Given under my hand at office
the 27th day of Feb. 1889 Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith
County Tenn.
Pg 316
H.J. PERKINS Admr et als vs
L.S. ROBINSON et als} received November the 6th 1876 of Samuel Allison Clerk
and commissioner of the Smith County Court Six hundred and forty six dollars and
19cts in full of the amount in the hands of said Allison clerk, ordered to be
paid over to me by the Smith County Court.
H.J. PERKINS Admr of A.D. BOULTON dec’d
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…H.J. PERKINS…
Witness my hand at office
this the 6th day of November 1876.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 317
W.N. SUITE et als Exparte}
Received, November the 9th 1876 of Samuel Allison Clerk and
commissioner of the Smith County Court the Sum of thirty dollars & 5 cents,
less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive Share of
Sarah OWENs heirs, arising from a Judgment obtained against Elizabeth BAINS et
als said Judgment for the purchase money of the lands of John SUITE deceased,
Sold and distributed under a decree of the Smith County Court, W.N. SUITE Attorney in fact for Sarah OWENs
heirs
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.N. SUITE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 9th day of November 1876
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 318
W.N. SUITE et als Exparte}
Received November the 9th 1876 of Samuel Allison Clerk and
commissioner of the Smith County Court the Sum of thirty dollars & 5 cents
less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive Share of
Elizabeth OWENs heirs; arising from a Judgment obtained against Elizabeth BAINS
et als, said Judgment being for the purchase money of the lands of John SUITE
deceased Sold and distributed under a decree of this Court. W.N. SUITE Attorney in fact for Elizabeth
OWEN’s heirs
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.N. SUITE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 9th day of November 1876
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 319
W.N. SUITE et als Exparte}
Received November the 9th 1876 of Samuel Allison Clerk and
commissioner of the Smith County Court the Sum of thirty dollars and 5 cents,
less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive share of
Mary A. MERCER, arising from a Judgment obtained against Elizabeth BAINS et
als; Said Judgment being for the purchase money of the lands of John SUITE
deceased, Sold and distributed under a decree of the Smith County Court, W.N. SUITE Attorney in fact for Mary A.
MERCER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.N. SUITE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 9th day of November 1876
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 320
W.N. SUITE et als Exparte}
Received November the 9th 1876, of Samuel Allison clerk and
commissioner of the Smith County Court the Sum of thirty dollars and 5 cents:
less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive Share of
Rebecca F. MARLOW arising from a Judgment obtained against Elizabeth BAINS et
als; said Judgment being for the purchase money of the lands of John SUITE
deceased, Sold and distributed under a decree of the Smith County Court W.N. SUITE Attorney in fact for Rebecca F.
MARLOW & husband
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.N. SUITE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 9th day of November 1876
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 321
W.N. SUITE et als, Exparte}
Received, November the 9th of Samuel Allison Clerk and commissioner
of the Smith County Court the Sum of thirty dollars and 5 cents, less $1.25 fee
for recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of Margarett P.
TUDER, arising from a Judgment obtained against Elizabeth BAINS et als. Said
Judgment being for the purchase money of the lands of John SUITE deceased, Sold
and distributed under a decree of the Smith County Court in the above
cause. W.N. SUITE Attorney in fact for
Margarett P. TUDOR
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.N. SUITE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 9th day of November 1876.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 322
State of Missouri County of
Jasper} Know all men by these presents that Cornelius MILLS and Mary MILLS his
wife, of the County and State aforesaid, have this day made, constituted and
appointed and do by these presents make, constitute and appoint N.W. PHILIPS of
the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, our true and lawful attorney in
fact for us and in our name, place and Stead to demand and receive from the
County Court Clerk of Smith County, Tennessee, or any other person or persons
having possession of the Same our interest or distributive Share of the Estates
of James and Mary KITCHINGS deceased, we being heirs and distributes of Said
decedants; and we do further empower our said attorney in fact, to demand, Sue
for and receive the same or any part thereof, and to employ all such aid and
counsel as may be necessary at our expense and charge; and we do further
empower our said attorney to execute all necessary receipts and vouchers that
may be proper in collecting any and all moneys that may be due and coming to us
from any person whatever: and we do hereby ratify and confirm all the legal
acts and doings of Said Attorney in fact in as full and ample manner as if we
were personally present and doing the Same ourselves. In testimony whereof, we
have hereunto Set our hands and Seals this the 16th day of October
1876. Cornelius MILLS Mary MILL
State of Missouri County of
Jasper}…personally came Cornelius MILLS and Mary MILLS his wife…
Pg 323
…and the Said Mary
Mills…Separate and apart from her Said husband…
In witness whereof I have
hereto set my hand as clerk and affixed the Seal of Said Court at my office in
Joplin, the day and year first above written W.C. Betts Clerk Jasper County
Court of Common Pleas By N.O. Mercer, D.C.
State of Missouri County of
Jasper} I E.O. Brown, Judge…certify that W.C. Betts…is now and was at the date
of Signing…Clerk of Said Court…Witness my hand and official Seal, this 30th
day of October 1876. E.O. Brown Judge
Jasper County Court of Common Pleas
State of Missouri County of
Jasper} I, W.C. Betts Clerk…certify that E.O. Brown…is now and was at the date
of Signing…Judge of Said Court…Witness my hand as clerk and the Seal of Said
Court done at office in Joplin this 31st day of Oct 1876 W.C. Betts
Clerk Jasper County Court of Common Pleas By N.O. Mercer, D.C.
A copy Attest A.A. Allison
D.C.
Pg 324
Thomas KITCHINGS et als vs
Moses ALLEN et als} Received, November the 13th 1876 of Samuel Allison
Clerk and commissioner of the Smith County Court Twenty Seven dollars and 50
cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive
Share of Mary and Cornelius MILLS, arising from the sale of the real and
personal estate of James and Mary KITCHINGS deceased, turned over to Said
Allison by B.F.C. Smith former clerk and commissioner of said Court. Said real
estate Sold and distributed under a decree of said Court N.W. PHILIPS Atty in fact for Cornelius
MILLS & wife Mary MILLS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…N.W. PHILIPS…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 13th day of November 1876.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 325
CD HIGH Admr &C vs RD
FLIPPEN et als} Received November 13th 1876 of B.f.C. Smith Special
Commissioner in the above case One Hundred & twenty four Dollars & 80
cts in full of my distributive share in the estate of Samuel HIGH Deceased,
less $1.25 fee for recording the receipt, it being the amount in full of the
fund 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. Fannie C. GARRETT Samuel (his x mark) GARRETT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receiptor…privately and apart from
her said husband…S.W. GARRETT; also appeared…S.W. GARRETT…
Witness my hand at office
this November 13th 1876. S
Allison Clk
Pg 326
CD HIGH Admr &C vs R.D.
FLIPPEN et als} Received, November 13th 1876, of BfC Smith Special Commissioner
in the above case One Hundred & twenty four Dollars & 80 cents, less
fee of $1.25 for recording this receipt, in full of my distributive share in
the estate of Samuel HIGH Dec. 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. RD FLIPPEN
Guardian of Sam (Tom) FLIPPEN Bettie FLIPPEN Lurter B. FLIPPEN Virginia FLIPPEN
Tabatha FLIPPEN Maud FLIPPEN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…RD FLIPPEN Guardian…
Witness my hand at office
this November 13th 1876.
S.Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 327
CD HIGH Admr &C vs R.D.
FLIPPEN et als} Received, November 13th 1876, of BfC Smith Special
Commissioner in the above case One Hundred & twenty four Dollars & 80
cents, less fee of $1.25 for recording this receipt, in full of my distributive
share in the estate of Samuel HIGH Dec. 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. RD
FLIPPEN Guardian of Sam (Tom) FLIPPEN Bettie FLIPPEN Lurter B. FLIPPEN Virginia
FLIPPEN Tabatha FLIPPEN Maud FLIPPEN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…RD FLIPPEN Guardian…
Witness my hand at office
this November 13th 1876.
S.Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 328
CD HIGH Admr vs R.D. FLIPPEN et als} Received, November
13th 1876, of BfC Smith Special Commissioner in the above case, One
Hundred & twenty four Dollars & 80 cents less fee for recording this receipt
of $1.25 in full of the distributive share of L.B. HIGH out of the real estate
of Samuel HIGH Desc. arrising from the sale of said real estate sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court pronounced in the above
case. Chas. D. HIGH Assignee of L.B.
HIGH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
this November 13th 1876.
S.Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 329
CD HIGH Admr vs RD FLIPPEN et als} Received, November 13th
1876, of BfC Smith Special Commissioner in the above case, One Hundred &
twenty four Dollars & 80 cents less fee $1.25 for recording this receipt,
in full of the distributive share of Samuella O. HALL in the estate of Samuel
HIGH Dec. arriseing from the sale of the real estate of said Samuel HIGH Dec,
sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
case. Chas. D. HIGH Assignee of
Samuella O. HALL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
November 13th 1876 S.Allison
Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 330
C.D. HIGH Admr &C vs R.D.
FLIPPEN et als} Received November 13th 1876 of BfC Smith Special
Commissioner in the above case One Hundred & twenty four Dollars & 80 cents,
less fee $1.25 in full of the distributive share of Mary B. GLASGOW in the real
estate of Samuel HIGH Dec sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above case Chas. D.
HIGH Attorney in fact for Mary B. GLASGOW
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receiptor…
Witness my hand at office the
13th November 1876.
S.Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 331
CD HIGH Admr vs RD FLIPPEN et
als} Received November 13th 1876 of BfC Smith Special commissioner
in the above case, One Hundred & twenty four Dollars & 80 cents, less
fee $1.25 in full of the distributive share of Virginia TONEY in the real
estate of Samuel HIGH dec, arrising from the sale of the real estate of said
HIGH Dec, sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above case. Chas. D. HIGH Attorney
in fact of Virginia TONEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receiptor…
Witness my hand this November
13th 1876. S. Allison Clerk
By A.A. Allison DC.
Pg 332
C.D. HIGH Admr vs RD FLIPPEN
et als} Received, November 13th 1876, of B.f.C. Smith Special
Commissioner in the above case, One Hundred & twenty four Dollars & 80
cents less fee of $1.25 in full of my distributive share in the estate of
Samuel HIGH Dec arrising from the sale of the real estate of said decs, sold
& distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
case. Ben B HIGH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing receiptor…
Witness my hand at office
this November 13th 1876. S.
Allison clerk By A.A Allison DC
Pg 333
C.D HIGH Admr vs R.D. FLIPPEN
et als} Received, November 13th 1876, of BfC Smith Special
Commissioner in the above case One Hundred & twentyfour Dollars & 80 cents
less fee of $1.25 in full of my distributive share in the estate of Samuel HIGH
Desc, arrising from the sale of the real estate of said HIGH Des, sold &
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above case. B.N. HIGH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receptor…
Witness my hand at office
November 13th 1876 S.
Allison Clerk By A.A Allison DC
Pg 334 $8000
B.S. ENOCH’s Estate} Received
November the 27th 1876 of I.A. ENOCH Administrator of the Estate of
Benjamin S. ENOCH deceased One Hundred and fifteen dollars and 66 cents Less
$1.25 for recording this receipt in full of the personal estate of said
decedant due, Louize LITCHFORD, She being a daughter of Said B.S. ENOCH
deceased. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand James (his x mark) LITCHFORD
BS ENOCK’s Estate Recived of
Ivorson ENOCKS as Administrator of the Estate of BS. ENOCK Deceast 78.65 &
66 cents Less $1.25 Cents for Recording this Receipt in full of the personal
Estate of Said BS. ENOCK, Deset,
Elizabeth (her x mark) ENOCKS attest
Pg 335
B.S. ENOCH’s Estate} Received
December the 6 1876 of Iverson A. ENOCH Administrator of the Estate of Benjamin
S. ENOCH deceased Seventy three dollars and sixty six cents Less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt in full of the distributive Share of Thomas ENOCH, out
of the personal Estate of the said Benjamin S, ENOCH dec’d, as shown from the
final Settlement of the said Iverson A. ENOCH I witness whereof I have hereunto
set my hand Thomas (his x mark) ENOCH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Thomas ENOCH…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 6th day of December 1876
Samuel Allison Clk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 336
B.S. ENOCH dec’d Estate}
Received, December the 7th 1876 of Iverson A. ENOCH Administrator of
the Estate of Benjamin S. ENOCH deceased Sixty two dollars and 16 cents less
$1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of L.B.
JENKINS, daughter of the said B.S. ENOCH, out of the personal Estate of said
decedant J.W JENKINS Attorney in fact
for L.B. JENKINS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.W. JENKINS…
Witness my hand at office
this the 7th day of December 1876
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 337
B.S. ENOCH Estate} Received,
December the 7th 1876 of Iverson A. ENOCH Administrator of the
Estate of Benjamin S. ENOCH deceased Fifty two dollars and 16 cents less $1.25
fee for Recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of Mary E.
ENOCH, Mary E. GRIFFIN, (she being a daughter of the said B.S. ENOCH deceased),
out of the personal Estate of said decedant
B.S. ENOCKs Estate} Received
Decr 8th 1876 of Iverson A. ENOCH Administrator of the Estate of
Benjamin ENOCK Dec $48 & 65 cents ballance in full of my Distributive Shear
of the Estate of B.S ENOCK Decs. Witness Decr 8th 1876 M.A. (her x mark) ENOCK attest S. Allison
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…M.A. ENOCK…
This Decr 8th
1876 S Allison clk
Pg 338
Know all men by these
presents that I Lutitia JENKINS of the County of Wilson State of Tennessee,
formerly Lutitia ENOCH, Daughter of Benj. ENOCH of Smith County Tennessee do
hereby constitute and appoint J.W. JENKINS my atty in fact and authorize and
appoint him in my place and stead, to collect and receipt for any and all
moneys that may be due me from any of the Courts or Clerks or from any other
Sorce in the Said County of Smith, State of Tennessee, and I hereby ratify and
confirm any and all acts of the said, J.W. JENKINS necessary and by him
performed in collecting any moneys due me in the said Smith County Witness my
hand this 4th day of December 1876. Elizabeth JENKINS, Lutitia
JENKINS
State of Tennessee Wilson
County} To John Murphy Esq…take the examination of Lutitia JENKINS privately
and apart from her husband…
Witness my hand at office
this 4th day of Decr 1876
J.F. COE Clerk of Wilson County Court By D.C.
Pg 339
State of Tennessee Wilson
County} Mrs. Lutitia JENKINS wife of J.W. JENKINS of Wilson County Tennessee
having personally appeared…examined privately and apart from her husband…
Witness my hand and seal,
this 4th day of December 1876
John H. Murphy J.P. for Wilson County
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk of the Smith
County Court
Pg 340
State of Tennessee Obion
County} Know all men by these presents that I, Eliza LITCHFORD of Said County
and State has this day and do by these presents make, constitute and appoint my
son James LITCHFORD of Obion County my true and lawful attorney in fact for me
and in my name, room and Stead to collect of and from Iverson ENOCH any and all
moneys or property in his hands belonging to me from him as the Administrator
of my deceased father Benjamin ENOCH who died in Smith County, Tennessee in
1874, or from any other Source and to collect from any all persons in middle
Tennessee owing me any debts or having any money or property belonging to me,
in their hands, either by note, account, by will or descent, and he is fully
authorized and empowered to execute all necessary receipts, acquittances and
bonds for me and in my name, and in case of failure to pay, to bring all
necessary suits and to prosecute the same to Judgement and to do all other
necessary things in and about the business hereby committed to his care by this
Power of Attorney in as full and ample a manner as I could do if I were
personally present and doing the Same myself. And I do hereby ratify all the
lawful acts and doings of the said James LITCHFORD done in pursuance of this
Power of Attorney. October 12th 1876 Eliza (her x mark) LITCHFORD
Attest J.G. SMITH
Pg 341
State of Tennessee Obion
County} Personally appeared…Eliza
LITCHFORD…
Witness my hand at office,
this 12th day of October A.D. 1876
E.D. Farris, clerk By D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Pg 342
I, William T. McCLARIN do
hereby nominate and appoint E.W. TURNER of the County of Smith and State of
Tennessee my Attorney in fact, to demand and receive for me and in my name from
one John A. FITE Admr of Hugh McCLARIN deceased or from any other person or
persons having possession of or liable for the Same, my distributive Share
which has decended to me from my grandfather one Hugh McCLARIN, now deceased,
late of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee and all necessary receipts,
bonds and acquittances 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, whether the Same be real or personal estate, and for that purpose
to make and employ one or more Attorneys, if he deems necessary, under him and
to do 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 actings and doings of my said Attorney in the premises as fully as if I
were present and doing the Same myself. This 17th day of August
1876 W.T. McCLARIN
State of Tennessee Hemry
County} Personally appeared…W.T. McCLARIN…
Witness my hand and seal of
said Court at office this, 1st day of Sept 1876 Jas. W. Ray Clrk
Pg 343
State of Tennessee _________
County} Personally appeared…William T. McCLARIN…
Witness __________ clerk of
said Court at office, this ___ day of _____ 1876
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Recd of John FITE
administrator of Hugh McCLARIN Jr deceased Two Hundred and six__two dollars
& 65 cents in full of my interest in the estate of said Hugh McCLARIN Jr
deceased. This December 21 1876 William
T. McClarin by EW TURNER his Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…E.W. TURNER…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 21st day of December 1876
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 344
State of Tennessee Wilson
County Court Dec. Term 1876
To W.B. THOMPSON You having
given bond as guardian of James L. THOMPSON Jr. This is herefore to authorize
you to take under your control, the estate of your said wards and manage same
as law directs.
Given at the County Court
Clerk’s office in Lebanon, this 4 day of Dec 1876 Jesse F. Coe Clerk of Said County Court By _________ DC
Special Notice Guardians are
required to make Settlements once each year, and to re---- their bonds every
two years. This requirement must be strictly complied with Jesse F. Coe clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Pg 345
Mary THOMPSON vs Wm B.
THOMPSON et als} Received, Decr 11th 1876 of B.f.C. Smith, former
Clerk of the Smith County Court and Commissioner in the above case, Three
Hundred and forty-six dollars & 21 cents, in full of my distributive share
of the Estate of Tabitha B. THOMPSON dec’d arising from the sale of house and
lot in the town of Rome, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above case W.B.
THOMPSON
State of Tennessee Wilson
County} Personally appeared…W.B. THOMPSON…
Witness my hand at office,
this 6 day of Decr 1876. J.F. Coe clerk
By ______ Deputy
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 346
Mary THOMPSON vs W.B.
THOMPSON et als} Received Decr 11th 1876 of B.f.C. Smith former
Clerk of the Smith County Court and commissioner in the above case, three
hundred and forty-Six dollars and 21 cents, in full of my distributive share of
the Estate of Tabitha B. THOMPSON dec’d, arising from the Sale of house and lot
in the town of Rome Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above case Mary W.
THOMPSON
State of Tennessee Wilson
County} Personally appeared…Mary W. THOMPSON…
Witness my hand at office,
this 6th day of Decr 1876.
J.F. Coe clerk ______ Deputy
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Pg 347
Mary W. THOMPSON vs Wm B.
THOMPSON et als} Received Decr 11th 1876 of B.f.C. Smith, former
Clerk of the Smith County Court and Commissioner in the above case, three
hundred and fortysix dollars and 21 cents, in full of my distributive share of
the estate of Tabitha B. THOMPSON Decr, arising from the sale of house and lot
in the town of Rome, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above case Wm B. THOMPSON
Guardian for Jas L. THOMPSON
State of Tennessee Wilson
County} Personally appeared…W.B. THOMPSON guardian for Jas L. THOMPSON Jr…
Witness my hand at office,
this 6th day of Decr 1876.
J.F. Coe clerk ______ Deputy
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Pg 348
I, Thomas H. TIMBERLAKE of
Smith County, Tennessee, for value received do this day transfer to C.W.
JORDON, fifty-four dollars in part of my distributive share of the proceeds of
the lands mentioned in the cause of R.H. TIMBERLAKE et als vs. Jas H.
TIMBERLAKE et als in the County Court of Smith County, Tenn, which land was
sold by order of said Court on the 15th day of January 1876. And I
do hereby authorize Mr S. Allison Clerk of said Smith County Court, to pay the
same to Said C.W. JORDON on the 15th day of Jan 1877 or as soon as
the first payment is collected with interest at 6 per cent from this date
Witness my hand this Feb 19th
1876 Interlined above before
signed T.H. TIMBERLAKE
Attest M.N. FORD
T.A. HUDSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…T.H. TIMBERLAKE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 28th day of October 1876 Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 349
Know all men by these
presents that we JW PRITCHARD and BF PRITCHARD of the County of Prentiss and
State of Mississippi have this day constituted and appointed and do herby these
presents Constitute and appoint Elijah WORFORD of the County of Smith and State
of Tennessee our true and Lawful Attorney for us and in our names to receive
Sue for Collect and Receipt for any Money or Moneys that may be Due and owing
us from John JONES administrator of the Estate of Hulda PRITCHARD our Deceased
Mother or from any other person in Said County of Smith and in the Same to Sue
for Collect & Receipt for any money that may be Due and owing us as the
only Surviving Legal heirs & Distributees of brother Henry L PRITCHARD
Lately Deceased of Said County of Prentiss and State of Mississippi herby Giving
and Granting unto our Said Attorney full power and authority to do all acts
necessary and proper to be Done in and about the premises witness our hands and
Seals This 22nd day of November AD 1876 JW PRITCHARD Bf PRITCHARD
The State of Mississippi
County of Prentiss} this day personally appeared… JW PRITCHARD and Bf
PRITCHARD…
Pg 350
…In witness whereof I
hereunto Subscribe My Name and affix My Seal of office this Nov 22 AD 1876 PW Nash Clk
The State of Mississippi
Prentiss County} Chancery Court
I L Houghton sole presiding
Chancellor…certify that P.W. Nash…is now and was at the date…Clerk…
Given under My hand and Seal
at Boonsville Mississippi this 22nd day of Nov. 1876 L Houghton Chancellor
Pg 351
C.D. HIGH Adm vs R.D FLIPPEN et
als} Received January 11th 1877 of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of the
Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Two Hundred &
fortynine Dollars & 47 cents less fee of $1.25 for recording receipt, in
full of my distributive share in the estate of Samuel HIGH Deceased arrising
from the sale of the real estate of said Samuel HIGH Dec sold & distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above case. BA HIGH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…BA HIGH…
Witness my hand at office
this January 11th 1877. S Allison Clk
Pg 352
J.N. EATON et als vs James
SYKES et als} Received January 11th 1877 of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of the
Smith County Court and commissioner in the above case, Forty-Nine Dollars &
86 cents less fee for recording receipt in full of the distributive shares of
James PRITCHARD in his own right and in full of the distributive shares of
James & B.f. PRITCHARD as the heirs of H.L. PRITCHARD Dec arriseing from
the sale of the real estate belonging to the estate of James EATON Deceased
& Elizabeth EATON Dec sold & distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court pronounced in the above cause.
James PRITCHARD & B.f. PRITCHARD By Elijah (his x mark) WOFFORD Atty
in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Elijah WOFFORD…as Attorney in fact of Jas & Bf
PRITCHARD…
Witness my hand at office
this 11th January 1877. S Allison Clk
Pg 353
Whereas Hugh McCLARIN Jr.
died leaving an estate consisting of money notes and accounts, having made his
last will and testament by which he gave his entire estate for life to Hugh
McCLARIN Sr. Mary Jane McCLARIN and Belle McCLARIN, and at the death of Hugh
McCLARIN and Mary Jane McCLARIN to go to Belle as long as she should remain
single: and, whereas Hugh McCLARIN Sr. collected a considerable amount of the
effects belonging to said estate and the same was in his hands at his death,
having loaned most of it and taken notes in his own name. And whereas John A.
FITE administered upon the estate of said Hugh McCLARIN Sr. and now has in his
hands said effects, together with some other effects derived from the sale of
the personal estate of the said Hugh McCLARIN Sr.
Now with a view of carrying
out the wishes and will of the said Hugh McCLARIN Jr. and with the further view
of aiding and assisting the said Belle McCLARIN, it is agreed by and between
the undersigned, distributes of the said Hugh McCLARIN Sr deceased, as follows,
to wit: The said Belle McCLARIN shall have the use and benefit of the estates
of Hugh McCLARIN Junior and Hugh McCLARIN Senior coming to us, during the time
she remains single or if she should never marry then during her natural life,
and at her marriage, if she should marry, and if she never marries, then at her
death the entire estate that may be on hand at either her marriage or death is
to be equally divided between those entitled thereto as the distributes of Hugh
McCLARIN Sr.
To Carry this agreement into
effect we hereby authorize and empower John A. FITE Administrator of the estate
of Hugh McCLARIN Sr. deceased, to pay to the said Belle McCLARIN our interests
in said estates, and her receipt to him for the same shall be good against
us. This 15th May 1876
Belle McCLARIN Martha (her x mark) TAYLOR Thos. C. TAYLOR Eliza J. PICKERING W.B.
PICKERING James McCLARIN A.R
FONRILLE Elizabeth FONRILLE
Pg 354
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Belle McCLARIN Martha TAYLOR Thomas C. TAYLOR her
husband, Eliza J. PICKERING and her husband Wm B. PICKERING and James
McCLARIN…then came Martha TAYLOR and Eliza J. PICKERING wives of the said
Thomas C. TAYLOR and Wm B. PICKERING privately and apart from their said
husbands…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 15th day of May 1876
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
State of Tennessee Wilson
County} Personally appeared…A.R. FONRILLE and E. FONRILLE…and E. FONRILLE wife
of the said A.R. FONRILLE…privately and apart from her husband…
Witness my hand, at office
this 26 day of June 1876 J.F. Coe Clerk
Received of John A. FITE
Administrator of Hugh McCLARIN Sr. deceased Sixteen hundred and Sixtyone and
54/100 dollars ($1661.54) being the full amount of said estate except the
interest of William T McCLARIN, and in which said amount is included Eighty five
dollars and 68 cents ($85.68) six sevenths of the amount allowed said Fite as
compensation for his services as said Administrator. This 20th day of January 1877 Belle McCLARIN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…
Pg 355
…Belle McCLARIN…
Witness my hand at office
this the 20th day of January 1877
S Allison Clk
Pg 356
R.H. TIMBERLAKE et als vs
James H TIMBERLAKE et als} Received, January the 24th 1877 of Samuel
Allison clerk and commissioner of the Smith County Court fourteen dollars and
eighty one cents ($14.81) less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of
the distributive share of R.H. TIMBERLAKE out of the first land note arising
from the Sale of the lands of Jehu TIMBERLAKE deceased, Sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court
JP BURFORD Admr with the will Annexed of R.H. TIMBERLAKE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John P. BURFORD…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 24th day of January 1877.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 357
R.H. TIMBERLAKE et als vs
James H. TIMBERLAKE et als} Received, January the 24th 1877, of
Samuel Allison clerk & commissioner of the Smith County Court fiftynine
dollars and twenty four cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full
of the distributive share of Wm F. GRAHAM. out of the first land note arising
from the Sale of the lands of Jehu TIMBERLAKE deceased, sold and distributed
under a decree of the Smith County Court
W.F. GRAHAM
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Wm F. GRAHAM…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 24th day of January 1877.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 358
R.H. TIMBERLAK et als vs
James H TIMBERLAK et als} Received Janry 25th 1877 of S Allison
Clerk of the Smith County Court fifty nine dollars and 24 cents Less one dollar
and 25 cents for Recording this Recpt in full of the Distribution of my
interest in the first Land note arising from the Sale of the Lands of Jehue
TIMBERLAK, Decast Sold and Distributed under an order of this Court This Janry
25th 1877 Sallie J.
TIMBERLAKE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Sallin J TIMBERLAKE…
This Janry The 25th
1877 S Allison Clk
R.H. TIMBERLAK et als vs James
H TIMBERLAK et als} Received of S Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
fifty nine dollars & 24 cts Less one dollar & 25 cts for Recording this
Recpt in full of my Distributive Shear in the first Land note arising from the
Sale of the Lands of Jehue TIMBERLAKE Decd Sold under a Decree of this
Court Bettie H. TIMBERLAKE
Pg 359
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Bettie H TIMBERLAKE…
This Janry The 25th
1877 S Allison Clk
R.H. TIMBERLAK et als vs
James H TIMBERLAK et als} Received of S Allison Clk of the Smith County Court
fifty nine Dollars and 25 ents, Less 125 cents for Recording this Recpt in full
of A.B.TIMBERLAKE interest it having been Conveyed to R.H. TIMBERLAKE before
his Death it being one tenth interest in Said Estate Said amt is one tenth of
the First Land note Sold under a Decree of this Court This Jany 25th
1877
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…JP BURFORD administrator of the Estate of RH
TIMBERLAKE Decd This Janry The 25th 1877.
Pg 360
Isaac CONGO et als vs Moses
BELLAR et als} Received February the 5th 1877 of Samuel Allison
Clerk and Commissioner in the above cause, fourteen dollars and eighty five
cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive
share of Moses BELLAR out funds arising from the Sale of lands of Elizabeth
BELLAR deceased sold and distributed under a decree of the County Court Moses (his x mark) BELLOR
Pg 361
M. LANCASTER et als vs J.C.
COWAN et als} Received February the 3rd 1877 of Samuel Allison clerk
and commissioner in the above cause the first note in this cause dated December
the 11th 1875 calling for Six hundred and twenty dollars and fifty
cents endorsed as follows Cr December 11th 1876 with two hundred and
fifty dollars and Cr February the 5th 1877 with eighty one dollars
and 40 cents pursuant to an order of the Court
N LANCASTER
Pg 362A
C.D. HIGH Admr vs R.D.
FLIPPEN et als} Received January 25 1877 of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of the
Smith County and Commissioner in the above case One Hundred & twenty four
Dollars & 80 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the
distributive share of Dixon HIGH out of the estate of of Samuel HIGH Dec
arrising from the sale of the real estate of which said Samuel HIGH died seized
and possessed, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court
in the above case. Dixon HIGH by W.D.
GOLD Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.D. GOLD Atty in fact of Dixon HIGH…
Witness my hand at office this
25th January 1877 S. Allison
Clk
All the fees due S. Allison
from BfC Smith Settled up to this date February the 23rd 1877 S Allison clerk
Pg 363A
J.S. DICKERSON et als vs
Rebecca DICKIRSON et als} Received, October the 14th 1876 of Samuel Allison
Clerk and Commissioner of the Smith County Court Twenty six dollars and 93 ½
cents less 1.25 fee for Recording this receipt in full of the distributive
share of Elizabeth M. SMITH arising from the Sale of the lands of A.L.
DICKERSON deceased, Sold and distributed under a decree of the Smith County
Court M.C. ( his x mark) SMITH Elizabeth M ( her x mark) SMITH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…______ SMITH the foregoing receiptor…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 14th day of October 1876
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…M.C. SMITH and made oath in due form of law that
his wife Elizabeth M. SMITH is unable to come before the clerk to give her
acknowledgement to the foregoing receipt
M.C. (his x mark) SMITH
Pg 364A
Sworn to and Subscribed
before me, this the 14th day of October 1876 Samuel Allison Clerk By A,A, Allison D.C.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} To D.C. Boston Esq, this is therefore to empower and authorize you to
take the acknowledgement of Elizabeth M. SMITH wife of M.C. SMITH private and
apart from her said husband relative to her free execution of the foregoing
receipt, and the same so taken, to certify under your hand and seal of office.
Witness my hand at office
this the 14th day of October 1876
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Elizabeth M. SMITH wife of M.C. SMITH, privately
and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office, this
the 15th day of October 1876
D.C. Boston J.P. for Smith County
362B
G.W. & S.H.(M) CARDWELL
vs Elizabeth B. HUFFHINES et als} Received, July 9th 1877, of B.f.C.
Smith former Clerk & Commissioner in the above case the following notes to
wit one note executed to B.f.C. Smith Clerk & Commissioner for Eight
Hundred & Ninety Nine Dollars & 85 cts due twelve months after date and
dated 21st day of November 1872 with a credit of Five Hundred &
ten Dollars dated January 18th 1877 also credit of two hundred &
fortyfive Dollars June 5th 1877. Also one other note executed at
same time & due in twentyfour months for Eight Hundred & ninety Nine
Dollars & 85 cts both of said notes are signed by Samuel S. CARDWELL, G.W.
CARDWELL & S.H. CARDWELL. Also two other notes dated 21st day of
November 1872 one due in twelve months & the other due in twenty four
months each for Four Hundred & Seventy Dollars & 25 cts. signed by
G.W., S.H. & S.S. CARDWELL, all of said notes were executed for land &
a lien was retained on the face of said notes upon the land for which they were
executed to secure their payment.
Also received of said Smith a
check on the 2nd National Bank of Lebanon for Seven Hundred &
Sixty Six Dollars & 24 cts all the above notes & money were turned over
to & received by me under the order of this court in the above cause. S. Allison, Clerk
Pg 363B
Benjamin S. ENOCK’s
Estate Received February the 5th
1877 of I.A. ENOCH, Administrator of the Estate of Benjamin S. ENOCH deceased
Fifty two dollars and 16 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in
full of the distributive share of Mary GRIFFIN formerly Mary ENOCK, out of the
personal estate of said decedant John
T. GRIFFIN
Pg 364B
Benjamin S. ENOCH
Estate} Received February the 5th
1877 of I.A. ENOCH Administrator of the Estate of Benjamin S. ENOCH deceased
Seventy three dollars and 66 cents less $1.25 for recording this receipt in
full of the distributive share of W.J. ENOCH out of the personal estate of said
decedant W.J. (his x mark) ENOCH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.J. ENOCK…
This July the 5th
1877 S Allison Clk by A.A. Allison D.C
Cleoparey MOOREs Estate}
Received of Thomas W MOORE administrator of the Estate of Cleopatry MOORE Decd
three Hundred and Sixty five dollars, 15 cents the full of the amount Due me as
Guardian for Patsy MOORE a Daughter of Cleopatra MOORE Decd Less one dollar and
25 cts for Recording this Receipt This
Feby the 6th 1877 G.T. MACON
Guardian
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…GT MACON Guardian for Patsy MOORE…
This Feby 6th
1877 S Allison Clk
Pg 365A
Received of TW MOORE
Administrator of the Estate of Cleopatra MOORE Dest _____________ in full of
our interest that may come in his hands in Said Estate as coming from our
Mothers Estate also from the Estate of Jonathon BAILY Decast
This January 24th
1877 H.B. MEACHUM T.J. MEACHUM
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared….H.B. MEACHUM
& T.J. MEACHUM…
Sined this January the 24th
1877 S Allison Clk
Pg 365B
Wily DENY’s Estate
Received of James W. DENY
Administrator of the Estate of Wily DENYs Decst Eight Dollars and 28 cts Less
one Dollar and 25 cents for Recording this Receipt this being My Distributive
Shear of the personal Estate of Said Estate and it was transferred to me by
Mathias DENY who was a Son and heir of Said Estate, This July the 9th
1877
Wiley DENYs Estate Received of James W DENY Admr of the Estate
of Wiley DENY Deced Eight Dollars and 28 cts less 125 cts for the Recording of
this Receipt it being in full of my Distributive Shear of the personal Estate
of My father Wiley DENY Decest
Wily DENY’s
Recd of James W DENY Adm of
the Estate of Wily DENYs Decd Thirteen Dollars and 4 cents it being the full
amount of Mathew DENY interest in the personal Estate of his father Wily DENY
Decd which he has transferred to Samel DENY and W.B. DENY his two Brothers Less
one dollar and 25 cts for Recording this Rept this Feby 9th
1877 S DENNEY WB DENNEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Samuel
& WB DENY…
This Feby the 9th
1877 S Allison Clk
Pg 366
RH TIMBERLAKE et als vs James H TIMBERLAKE et als}
Received of S Allison Clerk & Commissioner fifty nine Dollars and 24 cents
Less one dollar and 25 cents for Recording this Receipt it being My
Distributive Shear in the first Land note Arising from the Sale of Jehue
TIMBERLAKE Dect Sold under an order of this Court this July the 10th
1877 Lou BOULTON JD BOULTON
Pg 367
Anderson PASCHAL’s Estate}
Received, February the 19th 1877 of J.H. BAIRD, Administrator of the
estate of Anderson PASCHAL deceased, One Hundred dollars, less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt in part payment of the distributive share of Henry Lee
PASCHAL, a grand-Son of the said Anderson PASCHAL; out of the personal Estate
of Said decedant M.F.M. PASCHAL
Attorney in fact for H.H. (W.H.) BAILEY guardian for H.L. PASCHAL
State of Tennessee Smith
County] Personally appeared…M.F.M. PASCHAL…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 19th day of February 1877.
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison DC
Pg 368
M.F.M. PASCHAL et als vs:
C.D. SHAW & others} Received February the 19th 1877 of Samuel
Allison clerk and commissioner of the Smith County Court, One hundred and
eighty five dollars and 95 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in
full of the distributive Share of Henry Lee PASCHAL, a grandson of Anderson
PASCHAL deceased, out of the fund arising from the first note given for the
land sold in the cause, by order of the Smith County Court MFM PASCHAL Attorney in fact for W.H. BAILEY
guardian for H.L. PASCHAL
State of Tennessee Smith
County] Personally appeared…M.F.M. PASCHAL…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 19th day of February 1877.
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison DC.
Pg 369
M.F.M. PASCHAL et als vs C.D.
SHAW & others} Received, February the 19th 1877 of Samuel
Allison clerk and commissioner of the Smith County Court, One hundred and
eighty five dollars and 95 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in
full of the distributive share of John A. PASCHAL out of the first land note in
this cause arising from the Sale of the lands of Anderson PASCHAL deceased,
Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
cause. M.F.M. PASCHAL Attorney in fact for John A. PASCHAL
State of Tennessee Smith
County] Personally appeared…M.F.M. PASCHAL…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 19th day of February 1877.
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 370
Anderson PASCHAL’s Estate}
Received of J.H. BAIRD Administrator of the Estate of Anderson PASCHAL
deceased, One Hundred dollars, less $1.25 fee for this receipt, in part payment
of the distributive Share of M.F.M. PASCHAL, out of the personal estate of said
decedant, this the 19th day of February 1877. M.F.M. PASCHAL
State of Tennessee Smith
County] Personally appeared…M.F.M. PASCHAL…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 19th day of February 1877.
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Power of Attorney
I, G.W. WADE of the State of
Texas and County of Hill, do hereby nominate and appoint James WADE of the
County of Smith and State of Tennessee, my Attorney in fact, to demand and
receive for me, from one John P. Yelton, former clerk of the Smith County Court
or his successors in Said office or from any other person having possession of
or liable for the Same a distributive share which has descended to me from my
deceased father William WADE, late of the County of Smith and State of
Tennessee, arising from the sale of real estate under decrees of the Smith
County Court &C also any distributive share I may have in the personal
estate in the hands of the Administrator of said decedant…
Pg 371
…or any other person &C
who may be liable for the same or any part thereof, and all necessary receipts
bonds and acquittances 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, 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 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: my said Attorney is also hereby empowered and authorized for me
and in my name to sell and convey to any person or persons, their heirs and
assigns forever, as he may think best, my undivided remainder interest in the
widows, my mothers dower tract of land in the State of Tennessee, Smith County
containing by estimation --- acres, lotted, bounded & described in the
commissioners report & survey on record in the Smith County Court, which is
here refered to for description &C and take & receive the consideration
money or take notes for the Same at his discretion with all the powers to carry
out the objects of this power at my expense & charge and I as above ratify
& confirm any act or thing he may lawfully do in the premises, as fully as
if I were present and doing the same myself, This 8th day of
February 1877. G.W. WADE
State of Texas Hill County}
Personally appeared…G.W. WADE…
Witness my hand and seal of
office at office, this the 8th day of February 1877. James M. Duncan
clk Co Clk Hill Co Texas
Pg 372
State of Texas Hill County} I
J.W. Stevens, Judge…certify that James M. Duncan…is now and was at the date
thereof, clerk of the County Court…
Witness my hand and Seal,
this Feby 8th 1877 J.W.
Stevens Co Judge &C
State of Texas Hill County} I
James M. Duncan clerk…certify that J.W. Stevens…is now and was at the time of
signing the same Judge of the County Court…
In testamony whereof, I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my office at office This 8th
day of February 1877 James M. Duncan Co
Clk Hill Co. Texas
A true Copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 373
Hiram F. INGRAM et als vs
John WADE et als} O Bill to Sell Land
Received, March the 10th
1877 of John P. Yelton former clerk and commissioner of the Smith County Court
and Successor to E.W. Turner former clerk of Said Court and commissioner in the
above cause, Sixteen Dollars and 21 cents less $1.25 fee for Recording this
receipt in full of the distributive Share of G.W. WADE arising from the Sale of
the lands in the above cause, belonging to William WADE deceased Sold and
distributed under a decree of the Smith County Court. James WADE Attorney in fact for G.W. WADE Attest
S.M. PHELPS JC ANDERSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James WADE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 10th day of March 1877. Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A.
Allison DC.
Pg 374
State of Tennessee Smith
County} For a valuable consideration I, Thomas H. TIMBERLAKE do hereby transfer
to John P. BURFORD all my right and title to the balance of my interest in the
fund arising out of the Sale of the lands described in the pleadings of R.H.
TIMBERLAKE et als vs J.H. TIMBERLAKE et als in the County Court of Smith
County, Tennessee, and I do hereby authorize the clerk of Said Court to pay the
Same to the said J.P. BURFORD when due, and I also authorize the said BURFORD
to receipt for the same Given under my
hand and seal, this March 13th 1877. Thos. H. TIMBERLAKE
Attest Jno. B. JORDON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…T.H. TIMBERLAKE…
This 13 day of March 1877. S.
Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison DC.
Pg 375
I, W.F. GRAHAM of Smith
County, Tennessee for a valuable consideration, have this day bargained and
Sold and do by these presents transfer and convey to John CONDITT my entire
share or interest in the lands sold in the Smith County Court in the case of
R.H. TIMBERLAKE et als against James H. TIMBERLAKE et als; Said lands belonged
to the Estate of John TIMBERLAKE deceased, and I hereby authorize and empower
the said John CONDITT to receipt Samuel Allison Clerk of the Smith County Court
for the Same in as full and ample manner as if I were personally present and
receipting for the same myself Given
under my hand and seal this the 16th day of March 1877. W.F. GRAHAM
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.F. GRAHAM…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 16th day of March 1877. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 376
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W.N. SUITE et als Exparte}
Received of Samuel Allison clerk and commissioner of the Smith County Court,
thirty dollars and 5 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full
of the distributive Share of Dempsey SUITE out of the funds arising from the
prorata of the estate of Elizabeth BAINES deceased; Said fund is paid over to
me as per order of the Smith County Court at its January term 1877. See Minute
Book No 1 Page 440. this the 19th day of February 1877 JR HALLETT (HABBITT) Agt for Martin LODGE
Pg 379
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Pg 380
William McCLELLAN et als vs
Wade KEMP et als} Received February 23rd 1877, of BfC Smith former
Clerk of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in the above case Ten
Dollars & 55 cents less tax 40 cts & fee $1.25 for recording receipt,
in full of my distributive share in the estate of William & Nancy THOMAS
deceased arrising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased sold &
distributed under the decrees of the Smith County Court pronounced in the above
case. Dixon (his x mark) THOMAS Attest A.J. BURTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Dixon THOMAS…
Witness my hand at office
this February 23rd 1877 S Allison clk
Pg 381
Know all men by these
presents that I have this day bargained and sold, and do by these presents
convey to Anderson WILLIAMS and L.W. RUSSELL, for a valuable consideration, my
entire interest (it being one tenth) in the funds arising from the sale of the
lands of Jesse LAW deceased, sold under a decree of the Smith County Court,
Tennessee, in the case of Lemuel H. LAW against A.H. LAW et als, and I hereby
authorize and empower the said WILLIAMS and RUSSELL to receipt Samuel Allison
clerk of the Smith County Court, and their receipt to him shall be as binding
on me when given as if I were personally present and executing the same myself.
Given under my hand and seal this the 20 day of March 1877. B.W. LAW
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.W. LAW…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 20th day of March 1877.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Pg 382
Lemuel H. LAW vs A.H. LAW et
als} O Bill to Sell Land
Received of Samuel Allison
clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the
above cause, 25 dollars and 16 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt,
in full of the Distributive share of B.H. LAW out of the funds arising from the
first land note given for the lands of Jesse LAW deceased sold in the above
cause under a decree of the Smith County Court, This March the 20th
1877 B.W. LAW
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.W. LAW…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 20th day of March 1877.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 383
State of Texas Fannin County}
Know all men by these presents that we J.A. PASCHAL and wife _____ PASCHAL of
the County of Fannin and State of Texas have this day made, constituted and
appointed, and by these presents, make, constitute and appoint M.F.M. PASCHAL
of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, our true and lawful Attorney for
us and in our names, place and Stead to ask, demand and receive from the clerk
of the Smith County Court of Tennessee all moneys and effects that may be due
or hereafter become due, and coming to the Said J.A. PASCHAL out of his father
A. PASCHALs Estate: and to ask, demand and receive from J.H. BAIRD
Administrator of A. PASCHAL deceased, any and all moneys and effects that may
be due and coming to me J.A. PASCHAL: or from any person or persons having
possession of my Interest in my father, A. PASCHAL’s Estate. And we do further
grant unto our said Attorney full power to receipt for the Same as fully as if
we were personally present and doing the Same ourselves, and we do further
authorize and empower our said Attorney to demand and empower our said Attorney
to demand and receive or sue for and recover any and all moneys that may be
coming to us, if he should deem the same necessary and to employ such counsel
as he may think proper at our expense and charge to carry out the interests of
this Power
Given under our hands and
seals, this the 30th day of Janry 1877. J.A. PASCHAL G.A. PASCHAL
State of Texas Fannin County}
Personally appeared…
Pg 384
…J.A. PASCHAL…then came G.A.
PASCHAL, wife of the said J.A. PASCHAL, privately and apart…
Given under my hand and Seal
of office, this the 30th day of Janry 1877 J.H. Oliphant clerk C.C.
Fannin County
State of Texas Fannin County}
I, W.A. Evans, Judge…certify that J.H. Oliphant…is…clerk…
Given under my hand and seal
of office this the 30th day of Janry 1877. W.A. Evans County Judge
State of Texas Fannin County}
I, J.H. Oliphant clerk…certify that W.A. Evans…is…Judge…
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Given under my hand and seal
of office this the 30th day of Janry 1877. J.H. Oliphant clerk C.C. Fannin County
A true Copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Georgia Sumter County} Know
all men by these presents that we W.H. BAILEY Jr and James C. HAINEY &
James BAILEY acknowledge ourselves Jointly and severally bound unto Geo A.
Brown, Ordinary of Said County, and his successors and assigns, in the Just and
full sum of Three Hundred Dollars to the true payment of which, will and truly
be paid, we bind ourselves, and the heirs and executors of us and each of us
Jointly and severally, by these presents; Sealed with our seals, and dated this
4th day of December 1876. The condition of the above obligation is
such, that if the above bound W.H. BAILEY, who is this day appointed guardian
of the person and property of Henry Lee PASCHAL, orphan child of Wm PASCHAL
deceased his acknowledging of the same by his acceptance of said appointment
and of Letters Guardianship of this date, shall well and truly maintain, clothe
and educate said Orphan according to his circumstances, and shall take good and
lawful care of his person and property, according to the laws of this State and
shall annually make a Just and true return of all his actings and doings
herein, unto the said Ordinary and pay over all assetts that may remain in his
hands when said guardianship shall legally terminate, then this Obligation to
be void, else remain in full force…
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In witness whereof, I have
hereunto set my hand and seal, the day and year above written W.H. BAILEY
James C. HAINEY James BAILEY
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Georgia Sumter County} By the
honorable Ordinary of said Court; to W.H. BAILEY, Greeting; Whereas Henry Lee
PASCHAL orphan Wm PASCHAL is possessed in his own right of considerable Estate
by means whereof, the power of granting the Guardianship of said Orphan to me
is manifestly known to belong – and for the better securing the Estate and more
ample maintenance and education of said Orphan, and from the integrity and
confidence reposed in you, I do hereby commit the tuition, education and
guardianship of said Orphan to you, the said Wm H. BAILY (you assenting thereto
by the acceptance of these Letters) herein charging you, that you maintain him,
in meat, drink, clothing and lodging: that you cause him to be educated in such
manner as shall be suitable to his interest and circumstances, and that you
enquire into and take charge of his Estate both real and personal, and all
other things to do, which by law, you ought to do for your said ward. A true
and perfect account of which you shall render to the Court of Ordinary of Said
County, on the first term in every year during your continuance in office, and
I do hereby constitute and appoint you the said guardian of said Orphan during
his minority In testimony whereof, I
have hereunto officially set my hand and seal, the 4th day…
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…of December 1876. Geo. A.
Brown, Ordinary
A true Copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
State of Georgia Sumter
County} Know all men by these presents, that Wm H. BAILEY, Guardian for Henry
Lee PASCHAL, minor child of William PASCHAL deceased, of the County and State
aforesaid have this day made, constituted and appointed, and do by these
presents, make, constitute and appoint M.F.M. PASCHAL of the County of Smith
and State of Tennessee, my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name,
place and stead, to ask for, demand and receive any and all money and effects
that may be due and coming to Henry Lee PASCHAL, out of his grand-father, A.
PASCHAL’s Estate and I as guardian aforesaid, do further authorize and empower
my said Attorney to institute and bring all necessary suits for the recovery of
the same, and to employ all such aid and counsel as he may deem necessary and
proper at my expense and charge, and to execute all necessary receipts and
acquittances, which shall be as legal and binding on me as if I were personally
present and doing the same myself, and I do hereby ratify and confirm all the
legal acts and doings of my said Attorney
Witness my hand this the 6th
day of February 1877 W.H. BAILEY
J.B. PILCHER J.H. Allen Clerk S. Court Sumter County
Georgia
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State of Georgia Sumter County}
Personally appeared…W.H. BAILEY guardian of Henry Lee PASCHAL…
Witness my hand and seal of
office, this the 6th day of February 1877 J.H. Allen clerk
State of Georgia Sumter
County} I James M. Clark Judge…certify that J.H. Allen…is…Clerk…
Given under my hand and
official seal of office this the 6th day of February 1877 J.M. Clark Judge…
State of Georgia Sumter
County}I, J.H. Allen clerk…certify that J.M. Clark…is…Judge…
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Given under my hand and seal
of office, this the 6th day of Febry 1877 J.H. Allen Clerk
A true Copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Anderson PASCHAL’s Estate}
Received of J.H. BAIRD Administrator of the Estate of Anderson PASCHAL deceased
One Hundred and one dollars and 40 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt in part payment of the distributive share of S.M. POPE, out of the
funds arising from the Sale of the personal estate of said decedant, This the
21st day of February 1877
Jesse (his x mark) POPE S.M.
(her x mark) POPE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Jesse POPE…then came S.M. POPE wife of the said
Jesse POPE, privately and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 21st day of February 1877.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
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Benjamin S. ENOCH’s Estate}
Receive, April the 2nd 1877 of Iverson A. ENOCH, Administrator of
the Estate of Benjamin S. ENOCH deceased; Seventy three dollars and 66 cents
less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive share of
O.B.J. ENOCH out of the personal Estate of Said decedant. O.B.J. ENOCH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…O.B.J. ENOCH…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 2nd day of April 1877.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison
D.C.
R.H. TIMBERLAKE & others
vs James H. TIMBERLAKE & others} Received of S Allison Clerk Clerk fifty
nine Dollars and 24 cents Less one Dollar and Twenty four cents for Recording
this Rept it being in full of the first Land note Arising from the Sale of the
Lands belonging to Jehu TIMBERLAKE Decst Sold and Distributed under a Decree of
this Court this April the 18th 1877
S.B. LEE Guardian for JH TIMBERLAKE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…S.B LEE as Guardian for J.H. TIMBERLAKE…
This April 1877 S Allison Clk
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A GAULTNEY Admr & vs
Josiah BEARDs Estate } Received of A GANTLEY Administrator of the Estate of
Josiah BAIRD Debonus non four hundred and Eighty four Dollars and 90 cents one
Dollar and 25 cts Less for Recording this Rept in full of My Distributive Shear
of the personal Estate of My father Josiah BAIRD Decs That, is in the hands of
Said Adm according to his Settlement Made with the Clerk, May the 15 of May
1877 Jesse BAIRD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Jesse BEARD…
This May 15th
1877 S Allison Clk
A GAULTNY Admr vs Josiah
BAIRD Jr Estate } Received of A GAULTNY Adm four hundred and Eighty four
Dollars and 90 cents Less $1.25 for Recording this Recpt in full of My
Distributive Shear in the personal Estate as Shown in Adm Settlement Made with
the Clk S Allison Made May the 15 1877
Pg 393
A GAULTNY Admr vs Josiah
BAIRDs Estate } Received of A GAULTNY Adm of the Estate of Josiah BAIRD Jr Decd
four hundred and Eighty four Dollars and 90 cents Less $1.25 for Recording this
Recpt in full of the personal Estate of Josiah BARD Jr Decd it being My
Distributive Shear according to Administers Settlement Made with the Clerk S
Allison on the 15th of May 1877
TF GWALTNEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…TF GAULTNY… S Allison Clk
Pg 394
Estate, D.M. BRADFORD Dec’d}
Received, May 8th 1877 of R.V. BRADFORD, Special Commissioner to
Sell the land in the case of D.M. BRADFORD & others Exparte, in the Smith
County Court, One hundred and fifty-Seven dollars and 29 cents in full of my
distributive Share of the fund in the hands of said Special commissioner and
paid to me by Said Special commissioner under the decree of the Smith County
Court pronounced at the May term 1877
J.R. BRADFORD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.R. BRADFORD…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 1st day of June 1877. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison
D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Pg 395
Estate, D.M. BRADFORD
Dec’d Received, May 8th 1877
of R.V. BRADFORD, Special Commissioner to Sell the lands in the case of D.M.
BRADFORD & others Exparte, in the Smith County Court One hundred and fifty
Seven dollars and 29 cents in full of my distributive Share of the funds in the
hands of said Special commissioner, and paid to me by order of the County
Court, under a decree of said Court, pronounced at the May term 1877. W.C. BRADFORD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.C. BRADFORD…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 1st day of June 1877, Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison
D.C.
A true Copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Pg 396
Estate, D.M. BRADFORD
Dec’d Received, May 8th 1877
of R.V. BRADFORD, Special Commissioner to Sell the lands in the case of D.M.
BRADFORD & others Exparte, in the Smith County Court, One hundred and fifty
seven dollars and 29 cents in full of my distributive Share of the funds in the
hands of Said Special Commissioner, and paid to me by order of the County
Court, under the decree of said Court pronounced at the May term 1877. Amanda J. SQUIRES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Amanda J. SQUIRES…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 1st day of June 1877. Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison
D.C.
A true Copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 397
Estate, D.M. BRADFORD
Dec’d Received, May 8th 1877
of R.V. BRADFORD, Special Commissioner to Sell the land in the case of D.M.
BRADFORD & others Exparte, in the Smith County Court, One hundred and fifty
seven dollars and 29 cents, in full of my distributive Share of the funds in
the hands of said Special Commissioner, and paid to me by order of the County
Court, under the decree of Said Court pronounced at the May term 1877. M.D. JOHNSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…M.D. JOHNSON, wife of S.R. JOHNSON, privately and
apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 1st day of June 1877. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison
D.C.
A true Copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
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Estate, D.M. BRADFORD
Dec’d Received May 8th 1877
of R.V. BRADFORD Special Commissioner to Sell the the lands in the case of D.M.
BRADFORD & others Exparte in the Smith County Court, One hundred and fifty
Seven dollars and 29” cents in full of my distributive Share of the funds in
the hands of Said special commissioner, and paid to me by order of the County
Court under the decree pronounced at the May term 1877. Rebecca A. BRADFORD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Rebecca A. BRADFORD…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 1st day of June 1877. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison
D.C.
A true Copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
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Adam C. PERKINS et als vs
Mary ETHERAGE et als} Received, June the 9th 1877, of Samuel Allison
Clerk and Commissioner in the above cause, thirty seven dollars and 17 cents,
less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of
the real estate of Claiborne HALL deceased, Sold and distributed under a decree
of the Smith County Court in the above cause.
Allen PIPER Rebecca D. PIPER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Allen PIPER…then came Rebecca PIPER wife of the
Said Allen PIPER, privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 9th day of June 1877. ,Samuel Allison,, clerk
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Adam C. PERKINS et als vs
Mary ETHERAGE et als} Received June the 16th 1877, of Samuel Allison
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, and Commissioner in the
above cause, Twelve dollars and 39 cents, less $1.25 for recording this receipt
in full of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands of Claiborne HALL
deceased, Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County. Archibald (his x mark) BOSTON
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…Archabald BOSTON…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 16th day of June 1877. Samuel Allison clerk By A.,A.,
Allison D.C.
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Isham BEASLEY et als vs
Alfred H. SMITH et als} Received June the 28th 1877, of Samuel Allison
Clerk and Commissioner of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, Eighteen
dollars and 92 cents less $1.25 fee for Recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share of the funds paid in on the first note for the lands of
Sallie BEASLEY deceased Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above cause. Test John GREGORY Mandey (her x mark) REED
Noel (his x mark) REED
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Noel REED…then came Amanda REED, wife of the Said
Noel REED privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 28th day of June 1877. Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison
D.C.
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Isham BEASLEY et als vs
Alfred H. SMITH et als} Received, June the 28th 1877 of Samuel
Allison Clerk and Commissioner of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee,
Eighteen dollars and 92 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in
full of my distributive share of the fund arising from the Sale of the lands of
Sallie BEASLEY deceased, paid in on the first note, Said land being sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause Marey (her x mark) A. GREGORY John GREGORY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John GREGORY…then came Mary A. GREGORY wife of the
Said John GREGORY, privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 28th day of June 1877. Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison
D.C.
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R.H. TIMBERLAKE et als vs
James H. TIMBERLAKE et als Received,
July the 2nd 1877 of Samuel Allison Clerk & Commissioner of the
Smith County Court, fifty nine dollars and 24 cents less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt, in full of my distributive share of the funds paid in
on the first land note given for the lands sold in this cause, and ordered to
be distributed by this Court F.P.
TIMBERLAKE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…F.P. TIMBERLAKE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 2nd day of July 1877. Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison
D.C.
Pg 404
Isham BEASLEY et als vs
Alfred H. SMITH et als} Received, July the 19th 1877 of Samuel
Allison Clerk of the Smith County Court and commissioner in the above cause,
Eighteen dollars and 92 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in
full of my distributive Share of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands
of Sallie BEASLEY deceased, paid in on the first note Said land being sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court Sally (her x mark) SMITH Thomas M. SMITH Attest S. Allison, Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Thomas M. SMITH…then came Sally SMITH wife of the
Said Thomas M. SMITH privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 19th day of July 1877 Samuel Allison Clerk
Pg 405
Josiah BAIRD Senr Estate}
Received, July the 21st 1877, of Jesse H BAIRD, Administrator De
Bonis Non of the Estate of Josiah BAIRD Senr deceased, Ninty one dollars and 25
cents in full of the distributive Shares of the heirs of Josiah M. BAIRD
deceased, Three dollars and sixteen cents, in full of the distributive Share of
Wm B. BAIRD; Three dollars and 61 cents in full of the distributive share of
Jesse BAIRD Three dollars and 61 cents in full of the distributive share of
Jeremiah H BAIRD Four dollars and 64 cents in full of the distributive Share of
Cyntha C. PUCKET, and Four dollars and Sixty four cents in full of the
distributive Share of Wilson P. GARRISON, of the Personal Estate of Said
deceased, and in the hands of said Administrator De Bonis Non, Jesse H. BAIRD Jeremiah H. BAIRD Attorney in fact for the
above named parties
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Jeremiah H. BAIRD…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 21st day of July 1877. Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison
D.C.
Pg 406
Isham BEASLEY et als vs A.H.
SMITH et als} Received, July the 23rd 1877, of Samuel Allison clerk
of the Smith County Court and commissioner in the above cause, Eighteen dollars
and 92 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my
distributive share arising from the Sale of the land of Sallie BEASLEY deceased
out of the first note, Said land being Sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above case
Calvin BEASLEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Calvin BEASLEY…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 23rd day of July 1877. Samuel Allison clk
Pg 407
John F. LUCKEY et als vs S.C.
LUCKEY et als} Received, July the 25th 1877 of Samuel Allison Clerk
of the County Court of Smith County and commissioner in the above cause, twenty
one dollars and 27 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of
my distributive share out of the first land note arising from the lands of John
LUCKEY deceased, and Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above case John F. LUCKEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John F. LUCKEY…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 25th day of July 1877. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison
D.C.
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Pg 433
State of Illinois Union
County} We, Jalah P GOODMAN and John GOODMAN and Each of us Both Jointly
Separately and Singly do herby nominate and appoint Henry FULLER of Smith County
Tennessee our Attorney in fact to Demand Receive for us and in our names from
Thomas FULLER Admr or any person having possession of or Liable for the Same
our Distributive Shears of the Estates of Isham & Mary FULLER Deced arising
from the personal Estates of the Said Decedants 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 and Bonds and acquittances for us and in our
names Respectfully 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 our Selves 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 s he May need
and to Do all other things necessary to accomplish the objects of this power at
our Expences and Charges and we do herby Ratify and confirm all the Lawfull…
Pg 434
…acts and doings of our Said
Attorney in the premises as fully as if we were present and doing the Same our
Selves in Testimony whereof we have hereunto Set our hands this 18th
day of May 1877 Jolah P. GOODMAN John (his x mark) GOODMAN Attest E.N. GEMITT
State of Illinois Union
County} personally appeared…Jalah P GOODMAN and John GOODMAN…also personally
appeared before me Jalah P GOODMAN wife of John GOODMAN privately and apart…
Witness Wm S Harmer Clerk of Said Court at office this 18th day of
May 1877 Wm S Harmer Clk
Pg 435
State of Illinois Union
County} I Thomas Hilimon--- Judge…certify that William S. Harmer…was at the
date of the Same Clerk… Witness my hand this the 18 day of May 1877 Thomas Hilimond Judge
State of Illinois Union
County} I Wm S Hamm—Clerk…certify that Thomas Helemon…was…and is…Judge… Given
under my hand at office this 18th day of may 1877 Wm S Ham---- clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I S Allison Clerk do herby certify that the above is a true and perfect
copy This July 16th 1877 S
Allison Clerk
Pg 436
Received July 16th
1877 of Thomas FULLER Administrator Debonis non of the Estate of Isham FULLER
Decd Seventeen Dollars and 98 cents Less $1.25 cents for Recording this Receipt
in full of my Distributive Shear of said Decest and Also also of the Estate of
Mary FULLER Dect arising from the personal property of Said Estate in Testimony
whereof I have this the 16th of July 1877 Henry FULLER Attorney in Fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Henry FULLER…
Witness my hand at office
this July 16th 1877. S. Allison Clerk of the County Court of Said
County