Tag: Marlow

Division of Lands
Joshua M. Cozart, Wm. H. Marlow and Mahulda Marlow
Registered 29^th July 1856
Madison County Deed Book 18, pages 584-585
Madison County District 9.
In 1871 this area became Crockett County District 1.

Tennessee State Library & Archives:
Madison County, microfilm roll #9
Transcribed by Denise L. Cozart
July 2002

Background:
This land was deeded by Elizabeth Cozart to her children and son-in-law in February 1854. It was to be divided by a north-south line between the two parties; (1) Joshua M. and (2) Mahulda-Wm. H. Marlow. This was done in March 1854, but not registered until July 1856.

In April 1850 Joshua Cozart, husband of Elizabeth, had purchased this 184-acre tract from William Pillow of Maury County. It was registered in Madison County in May 1850.

A reference point in the deed below was “Nicholas Long.” His land was the starting point or boundary for these deeds: Samuel Lancaster to Anthony H. & F. L. Cozart, 1847-48; William Pillow to Joshua Cozart, 1850; Thornton E. Cozart to Anthony H. Cozart, 1852; Elizabeth Cozart to Joshua M. Cozart, etc., 1854.

        The land in this deed was measured in links, poles, and acres:
        1 pole = 16 1/2 feet
        1 link = 7.92 inches
        1 mile = 320 poles = 5,280 feet
        1 acre = 160 square poles = 43,560 square feet
        1 square pole = 272 1/4 feet
        640 acres = 1 square mile

Joshua M Cozart,
H Marlow and
Mahulda Marlow
Division of Lands
29th July 1856

Indenture made and entered into this the 1st day of March in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and fifty four, between Joshua M. Cozart of the one part and W. H. Marlow [&] Hulda Marlow of the second part, both parties of the county of Madison and State of Tennessee, witnesseth that the above named parties have this day by mutual agreement made and entered into, by Joshua M. Cozart of the part, and W. H. Marlow and Hulda Marlow, formerly Hulda Cozart, of the other part, have made a Division in a certain Tract or parcel of land situated being in the County of Madison and State of Tennessee and District 9. The above named land, being left and given to Elizabeth Cozart during her life time, in the last will and testament of Joshua Cozart Deceased, for her to have and to hold the same during her natural life, then at her decease to be equally divided between Joshua M. Cozart and Hulda Cozart, who is now represented as Hulda Marlow. Now the Elizabeth Cozart the widow of Joshua Cozart Deceased, having disposed of her life time right to the above named parties, they have hereby made a Division in the Tract of land, which is butted and bound as follows to wit. Beginning at the north east corner of a Tract of land of 925 acres granted to Nicholas Long of which this is the Location interest, thence running south with the east boundary line of the same 150 acres and 17 links, to plum bush, hickory & two post oak & black pointers, thence west 196 poles to a stake two maples, Black oak, and dogwood pointers, thence north 150 poles and 17 links, maple and black oak pointers in the north boundary line of the Original grant, thence East 196 poles to the beginning corner, making by Estimation 184 acres.

Witnesseth the Division is as follows to wit. Beginning at the north west corner of said 184 acres at a stake maple and black oak pointers, thence south one hundred fifty poles, 417 links to a stake, two maples & black oak & dogwood pointers, thence east 98 poles to a stake with poplar pointers, thence north 75 poles and 9 links to a black oak corner, and white oak pointers, thence east 30 poles to a stake with dogwood & plum bush pointers, thence north 75 poles & 8 links to a stake with post oak and black oak pointers, making by estimation one hundred and six acres, to the aforesaid Joshua M. Cozart to have and to hold against all other rights and Claims. Thence beginning at a plum bush, hickory & two post oak & black oak pointers, thence west 98 poles to a stake with poplar pointers, thence north 75 poles and 9 links to a black oak with white oak pointers, thence East 30 poles to a stake dogwood, and plum pointers, Thence north to a stake with post oak and black oak pointers, thence East 68 poles to a stake, the beginning corner of the Original Tract, thence south 150 poles, and 17 links to the beginning corner, making by estimation Seventy eight acres to the aforesaid W. H. Marlow and Hulda Marlow to have and to [hold] against all other rights and Claims, their heirs and assigns forever.

Witnesseth that the said Joshua M. Cozart, having received by mutual agreement the amount of fourteen acres more than an equal share as was set forth to be divided in the aforesaid will, and for that consideration the said Joshua M. Cozart, pays or secures to be paid unto the said W. H. Marlow and Hulda Marlow the acknowledged sum of Two hundred and five dollars, to be in the following payments, to wit One note of hand the amount of Sixty two dollars and twenty two cents, with interest from the first day of January 1853. One note of thirty eight dollars and Eighty nine Cents with Interest from the 1st day of January 1854. One note of hand for thirty Eight dollars and Eighty nine cents due the Twenty fifth day of December 1854, and one note for Sixty five dollars to be paid at the Decease of Elizabeth Cozart the widow of Joshua Cozart Deceased, these notes as to make the part or parcel of land going to W. H. Marlow and Hulda Marlow equal with the part or parcel of land that is going to the said Joshua M. Cozart. Now the Division being fully described and set forth in the above obligation, we mutually agree, and limit ourselves, set our hands and affix seals, with the day and date above.

                                                Joshua M. Cozart         seal
                                                W. H. Marlow             seal
                                                Mahuldah Marlow        seal


State of Tennessee
Madison County

Personally appeared before me Thos. W. Gamewell Clerk of the County Court of said County one of the foregoing bargainors W. H. Marlow with whom I am personally acquainted and who acknowledged that he executed the foregoing deed for the purposes therein contained. Witness my hand at office this 1st day of February 1855.

        Thos. W. Gamewell Clerk
         by P. C. McCowat D Clerk [Deputy Clerk]

Mahuldah Marlow the feme covert, having personally appeared before me and having by virtue of the authority in me vested been examined privately and apart from her husband W. H. Marlow and she having acknowledged the due Execution of the within deed by her freely, voluntarily, without compulsion, constraint or coercion by her said husband, the same is therefore certified – Witness my hand our Seal this the day 31 of March 1855.
                Henry Blurton                seal

                J.P. for Madison County Tenn

State of Tennessee
Madison County

Personally appeared before me Thos. W. Gamewell Clerk of the County Court of said county the within bargainor Joshua M ………… [this is the end of what the Archives photocopied]


A very special thank you to Denise Cozart, who transcribed and contributed this document for use on this web site.

Deed
Joshua M. Cozzart [Cozart]-William H. Marlow
Registered December 14th, 1853
Madison County Deed Book 17, pages 5-6
In 1871 this area became Crockett County


Tennessee State Library & Archives:
Madison County, microfilm roll 9
Transcribed by Denise L. Cozart
July 2002

Background:
Joshua M. Cozart bought this property from Alexander Greer in January 1853. Later in December he sold it for $10 less than he paid for it. The grantee was William H. Marlow, his sister Mahulda’s husband and his future wife Julie’s brother. Joshua was about 24.

The next year mother Elizabeth Marsh Cozart deeded Joshua M., Mahulda, and William H. Marlow property that was to be divided between the two families. It is not known for sure where this property was, but it may have been close to the tract in this deed.

Joshua M. married Julia Frances Marlow on February 17, 1858. Joshua M.’s premature death came just three years later, January 12, 1861, at about age 32.

A reference was made in the deed to “Brants corner.” A reference to “Brands” was also included in 1838 deeds to William Davis Cozart and to James Boals. These tracts were near Cypress Creek in Madison County civil district 18. In 1871 this area became Crockett County, civil district 3. Gadsden was the big town of the district.

        The land in this deed was measured in poles and acres:
        1 pole = 16 1/2 feet
        1 link = 7.92 inches
        1 mile = 320 poles = 5,280 feet
        1 acre = 160 square poles = 43,560 square feet
        1 square pole = 272 1/4 feet
        640 acres = 1 square mile

5
J. M. Cozzart to        
Wm. H. Marlow Deed
Reg. Dec. 14^th 1853

This Indenture Made this the 5th day of Dec. in the year of Our Lord one hundred [crossed out] thousand eight hundred and fifty three between J M Cozzart of Madison County and State of Tennessee of the one part and Wm H Marlow of the County of Madison and the State of Tennessee of the other part. Witnesseth: That the said J M Cozzart for and in consideration of the sum of One hundred and twenty five dollars to him in hand paid by the said Wm H Marlow the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged hath given, granted, bargained, sold, aliened, conveyed, and confirmed unto the said Wm H Marlow heirs and assigns forever, a certain tract or parcel of land, situated, lying and being in the County of Madison and bounded as follows:

Beginning at the south West Corner of John Woodell’s Sixty six acre tract; thence N. 110 poles to the Original of which this is a part, thence W 65 poles to the corner of original tract; thence South 110 poles to a stake, Brants Corner, thence E. 65 poles to the Beginning, Containing 45 acres, more or less. To have and to hold the aforesaid land with all and Singular, the rights, profits, emoluments, hereditaments, and appurtenances, of, in and to the same, belonging or in any appertaining, to the only proper use and behoof of him the said [Wm] H. Marlow heirs and assigns forever And the said J. M. Cozzart for himself his heirs, executors or administrators, doth covenant and agree with the said W. H. Marlow, his heirs or assigns, that the before … land and bargained premises he will warrant and forever defend against the right, title, interest or claims of all and every person whatsoever. In witness whereof, the said J. M. Cozzart has hereunto set his hand and affixes his Seal the day and year above written.

                                                        Joshua M. Cozzart seal

State of Tennessee
Madison County:
Personally appeared before me Thos W Gamewell Clerk of the county court of said County Joshua M. Cozzart bargainor to the foregoing deed with whom I am personally acquainted and who acknowledged that he executed the written deed for the purposes therein contained. Witness my hand at office this 5th December 1853
                                                        Thos. W. Gamewell Clerk
                                                 By Wm W. Gates R Clerk

State of Tennessee
Madison County:
I W. W. Gates, Register of said County do certify that the foregoing deed and clerk’s certificate thereon was duly filed in my office this day at 10 O’clock A.M. and noted in Minute Book No. 3 page 41. Witness my hand at office this 14th day of Dec. 1853

                                                        Wm. W. Gates Register
                                                 By Wm. G. Cockrill D.R. [Deputy Register]

A very special thank you to Denise Cozart, who transcribed and contributed this document for use on this web site.

Deed
Elizabeth Cozzart to Joshua M. Cozzart, Mahulda Cozzart Marlow, Wm. H. Marlow
Mother to son, to daughter & son-in-law
Registered March 6, 1854
Madison County Deed Book 17, pages 213-214
Madison County District 9.
In 1871 this area became Crockett County Civil District 1


Tennessee State Library & Archives:
Madison County, microfilm roll #9
Transcribed by Denise L. Cozart
July 2002

Background:
Though the registration date was penned as March 6th, 1853, the year written seems to be an error and should have been “1854.” The deed was agreed upon 2 February 1854. A different deed recorded just before this one on page 213 was dated 6 March 1854.

“Elizabeth Cozzart” signed with her mark the registration of the deed, which may mean she was illiterate or else unable to see or write. The double “z” spelling of the family name is reminiscent of the original “Cossart.”

In April 1850 Joshua Cozart had purchased this 184-acre tract from William Pillow of Maury County. It was registered in Madison County in May 1850.

A reference point in the deed below was “Nicholas Long.” His land was the starting point or boundary for these deeds: Samuel Lancaster to Anthony H. & F. L. Cozart, 1847-48; William Pillow to Joshua Cozart, 1850; Thornton E. Cozart to Anthony H. Cozart, 1852; Elizabeth Cozart to Joshua M. Cozart, etc., 1854. In a July 1870 deed in which Joshua’s heirs sold the land, we learned it was in Madison County District 9. (See Marlow deed of July 1870.)

Elizabeth Marsh Cozart was the widow of Joshua. Upon his death in 1851 she inherited this piece of land:

“I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Elizabeth Cozart, during her natural life or widowhood, my tract of land on which I now live and stock of all kinds on it or belonging to me; also my farming utensils, household and kitchen furniture; together with all my slaves except my slave – named Green.” [Joshua’s will]

Now in 1854 Elizabeth sells the land to two of her children and a son-in-law for a token amount of $20. The buyers are Joshua M. Cozart and Mahulda “Hulda” Cozart Marlow with her husband William H. Marlow. In his will, Joshua had written:

“After the decease of my beloved wife my tract of land to be equally divided by a North and South line between my son Joshua M. Cozart and my daughter Mahuldy Cozart. I also give and bequeath to my son Joshua M. Cozart my slaves – Hester and her son John. And likewise to my daughter Mahuldy my slave – Martha, also to her one hundred dollars to be paid over to her by Executors as soon as collected out of the cash notes now in my hands.”

Elizabeth was about 68 years old.

        The land in this deed was measured in links, poles, and acres:
        1 pole = 16 1/2 feet
        1 link = 7.92 inches
        1 mile = 320 poles = 5,280 feet
        1 acre = 160 square poles = 43,560 square feet
        1 square pole = 272 1/4 feet
        640 acres = 1 square mile

Elizabeth Cozzart
To: J. M. Cozzart deed         
Reg[istered] March 6^th 1853 [1854]
all men by these presents that I Elizabeth Cozzart widow of Joshua Cozzart Decd [deceased], for in consideration of the natural love and affection I have and bear for my son Joshua M. Cozart and my daughter Hulda Marlow and son in law W. H. Marlow as well as for the Sum of Twenty dollars to me in hand paid by the said Joshua M. Cozzart and Hulda Marlow and William H. Marlow the Receipt where is Hereby acknowledged hath bargained and Sold unto the said Joshua M. Cozzart and Hulda Marlow and William H. Marlow and heirs and assigns forever all my rights and title in and to a certain tract or parcel of Land reserving on the said land the dwelling residence and all the Cleared Land making the plantation at the present date the afore land being given to me in the last Will and testament of Joshua Cozzart decd, with the hereditaments and appurtenances there to during my life time then at my deceased to be equally divided between the aforesaid Joshua M. Cozzart and Hulda Marlow formerly Hulda Cozart they being desirous and wishing to have a home on and divide the aforesaid Land for their several present advantages I hereby sell consign and deliver unto the Joshua M. Cozzart and Hulda Marlow and W. H. Marlow after making my … … in the Residence and plantation for my benefit and support during my natural life the aforesaid tract or parcel of Land which is Bordered and bounded as follows to wit. Beginning at the north East Corner of a tract of land of 923 acres granted to Nichols Long of which This is the Location interest thence South with the east boundary line of the same 150 poles and 17 Links to a plum bush hickory two post oak black oak pointers being the south east Corner of McKinney Longs lot thence West with his line passing George Longs Corner making in all 196 post to a stake two maples black oak and dogwood pointers, thence North 150 poles 17 links to a stake maple an black oak pointers in the North boundary of the original grant, thence East 196 poles to the Beginning making by Estimation 184 acres situated and lying and being in the County of Madison and the State of Tennessee my right to the Same being only my life time rights after making the … that I have made in the improvement the above mentioned land I here unto agree and bind myself to pay The State and County Tax and Rail Road tax and all other Tax expenses that may occur or be levied on the aforesaid land or cause the same to be paid by my tenants forever During my life time Right as reference to the above mentioned will will prove my right and claim I hereby deliver unto the said Joshua M. Cozzart and Hulda Marlow and W. H. Marlow to take as their possession the above named land to make such improvements on it as they may see proper or suitable to themselves without any interference or molestation forever as witness I hereunto set my hand and affix my seal this 2nd day of February 1854.

Signed and sealed in the presence of us
G. W. Williams
E. Stewart                        her
                Elizabeth Cozzart seal
                        mark

State of Tennessee
Madison County

Personally appeared before me Thos. W. Gamewell Clerk of the County Court of said County bargainors to the foregoing G W Williams & E Stewart subscribing witnesses to the foregoing deed who after being first sworn depose and say that they are acquainted with Elisabeth Cozzart the written named bargain and that she acknowledged in their presence the execution of the within deed to be her act & deed for the purposes on the day it bears date Witness my hand at office March 1854
Tax paid
        Thos. W. Gamewell clerk

         By W. W. Gates Register

A very special thank you to Denise Cozart, who transcribed and contributed this document for use on this web site.