Haywood Bledsoe Will (1839)
Book A, Transcript Page: 82 I Haywood Bledsoe do make & publish this as my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at any time made. 1st I do direct that all my … Continue reading →
Category Archives: African-American
John Braly Will (1832)
Book A, Transcript Page: 77 In the name of God Amen. I John Braley of the County of Carroll and State of Tennesse being weak in body but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be given to Almighty God, calling … Continue reading →
Daniel Bagby Will (1828)
Book A, Transcript Page: 14 I Daniel Bagby of the County of Carroll and State of Tennessee Do make this my last will and testament in manner and form as followeth, 1st Item, I give to the heirs of the … Continue reading →
David Gee, Senior, Will (1823)
Book A, Transcript Pages: 2-3 In the name of god Amen I David Gee Senr of Carroll County State of Tennessee being weak in body but of sound and perfect memmory I do make and publish this my last Will … Continue reading →
Benjamin Busey Will (1822)
Book A, Transcript Pages: 5-6 In the name of God Amen I Benjamin Busey of Carroll and State of Tennessee do make and ordain this Indenture to be my last will and Testament revoking all others. First my will and … Continue reading →
William Sooter / Suitor Will (1824)
Book A, Transcript Page: 3 In the name of God Amen I William Suitor Junier of the County of Carroll and State of Tennessee being weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memmory blessed be Almighty God … Continue reading →
FUQUA, Armstead – (d. 1871)
A young negro man named Jack FUQUA, murdered his father, Armstead FUQUA, at Huntingdon, a few days ago. Source: Whig & Tribune. 18 August 1871. Available online at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.
Continue reading →WALKER, Milt – Arrested (1897)
Milt WALKER, colored, was arrested and fined $1 and cost a few days ago for driving on a brick walk. This should be a warning to those so thoughtless as to do such a thing. Source: Carroll County Democrat, March … Continue reading →
TRIBBEL, Joe – Shot in the Neck (1897)
The following notice appeared in the February 12, 1897, issue of the Carroll County Democrat newspaper. Joe TRIBBEL is a resident of Martin, Weakley County.
Continue reading →SHOFFNER, Walter (d. 1897)
The following notice appeared in the February 12, 1897 issue of the Carroll County Democrat. Schoffner was shot by Bob PRICE. PRICE was arrested by Constable Jesse CATTER; Coroner’s inquest performed by A.M. LEE.
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