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AMES, NANCY (Mrs.), a widow
Will dated 13 Oct 1934, Probated 9 Oct 1937 Mentions other children, not named Witnesses: R. F. Jerman, John Carter & L. H. Rice
Will dated 21 Jul 1938, Probated 28 Dec 1938 No executor or witnesses listed AUSTIN, TOMMIE V. (Mrs.)
Will dated 9 Jul 1948, Probated 21 Nov 1949 Executor: Daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Kelly Witnesses: J. B. Avery, Sr. & W. B.? Hunt AYERS, MARIA (Mrs.) Will dated 26 Apr 1934, Probated 12 May 1934 Small lot of land & residence located in the 5th Civil District of Crockett Co., TN Executor: County Court Clerk of Crockett Co., TN Witnesses: Mrs. G. W. Hart & Robert Perry BACHELOR, HARRIET, a married woman, of Crockett Co., TN Will dated 13 Jul 1946, Probated 12 Nov 1949 First Husband: Humphrey Riddick Doesn't name or mention a current husband Mentions: Friends, Homer D. Claybrooks & Dave Henry Claybrooks (relatives of first husband) Executors: Homer D. Claybrooks & Dave Henry Claybrooks Witnesses: Elmo Randle & S. Homer Tatum BALDRIDGE, JOHN P., of the 6th Civil District, Alamo, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated June 1915, Witnessed on 5 Jun 1915, Probated Sept. Term 1916 Wife: Deceased, not named Daughter: Minnie, Deceased Sons: Charls T. "Charley" Baldridge & H. Neal Baldridge Executors: Sons, Charls T. & H. N. Baldridge Witnesses: D. Wells Harris & J. W. Emison BARRON, ANDREW, of Maury City, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 12 Jan 1911, Probated ? (Probably between 5 Aug 1912 & Oct. Term 1912, filed 3 Jul 1911 To be buried at Poston Grove Cemetery Land bounded by Nance, Poston and Pittman formerly James Estate given to: Elick Berry, Delia Barron heirs, Lula Howard heirs, Roxie Robertson, Laura Moody heir and Louis Barron (no relationship given) Executor: D. C. Williams Witnesses: E. C. Pittman, B. H. Harmon
Will dated 6 Jan 1930, Probated 24 Feb 1933 Husband: B. A. Bass Mentions: Daniel Nelson Bass, the son of B. A. Bass Executor: Husband, B. A. Bass Witnesses: Frances M. LaFavor & Mrs. C. A. Rowan
Will dated 21 Nov 1916, Probated 30 May 1921 Wife: Callie Beaver Sons: Sam Beaver, Tom Beaver, Hermie Beaver, Bob Beaver Daughters: Lena Forance and Ethna Park Owns house & Lot in Friendship, Crockett Co., TN, Farm in the 12th Civil District of Crockett Co. Executors: Sam Beaver & L. O. Park Witnesses: J. F. Park & C. E. Sweatte
Will dated 13 Jan 1923, Probated 24 Apr 1926 Wife: L. A. Beckett Children: (Some are under the age of 15) Marion B. Beckett, Lillie L. Blessing (wife of Homer Blessing), Nellie A. Ottinger (wife of Barney Ottinger), Sampson C. Beckett, Willie E. Beckett, Oney Mable Beckett, Bobbie Dolley Beckett & L. M. Beckett Grandson: Jesse William Marlow "who lives with us" (under the age of 15) Land, deeded by Albin Givens and John Lee Executor: Son, Marion B. Beckett Witnesses: W. R. Kinton & C. D. Branson BELL, J. R., of Bells, Crockett Co., TN Will dated 10 Jan 1933, Codicil dated 27 Jan 1934, Probated 3 Aug 1934 Niece: Clara Bell Simpson Sister: Mrs. Frank Barnes, deceased Seven living children of deceased sister, Mrs. Frank Barnes: Aleck Barnes, Walter Barnes, Roll Barnes, Bert Barnes, Jessie Barnes, Mrs. Kate Barnes Casey, Mrs. Blanche Barnes Vannoy Mentions: Early Ditto & wife Mrs. Early Ditto, also Frank Raines and his sister Pearl Raines Home place in Bells, TN, bounded by Freeman, Edwards & Hicks Street, another lot owned next to this one. Another house & lot in Bells, bounded by Wood, Leurs and Nowell, bought from Hill Medlin, known as the Medlin place. Also a two story brick building in the 5th Civil District, Bells, TN, bounded by Main St., another brick building I own (below), McDonald and the building known as the Noel Bldg. Also a one story brick building in Bells, bounded by Main St., McDonald and the above building, occupied by Scarborough & Mann. Executor: Nephew, Aleck Barnes Witnesses to will: H. L. Cates & B. F. Evans Witnesses to Codicil: S. A. Green & B. C. Emison BELL, WILLIAM DOUGLASS, of Bells, Crockett Co., TN Will dated 10 Sep 1930, Probated 16 Dec 1930 Gooseman Undertaking Company of Bells, Crockett Co., TN, to be in charge of funeral All property left to Lambuth College of Jackson, Madison Co., TN Executor: E. J. Nunn of Jackson, Madison Co., TN Witnesses: R. B. White & John F. Hall of Jackson, TN Will dated 9 Jun 1925, Probated 9 Feb 1928 Wife: Phylis Belleford Sons: Leamon Belleford & Dee Belleford Executor: Son, Leamon Belleford Witnesses: J. B. Avery & H. P. Wilson BEST, CALVIN, of Haywood Co., TN
Will dated 14 Dec 1889, Probated Nov. Term, 1894 Son: John C. Best (husband of Winniy M. Best) Daughter: Nancy E. Winburn (may be the wife of Henry C. Winburn) Mentions: James M. Pigue's bodily heirs (not named), James B. Pigue Homestead, in District 12 of Haywood Co., TN, surveyed by W. A. Johnson in 1889, bounded by Alex Eason, Castellow, Williams heirs, J. C. Best, J. B. Pigue, Johnson & Worrell's lands, the Sandlin tract and the Polk lands. Another tract, north of the homestead, also bounded by Pigue heirs, Worrells, Johnson's heirs and J. C. Best, being in Dist. 12 of Haywood Co., TN, and Dist. 14 of Crockett Co., TN Executor: Son, John C. Best Witnesses: W. A. Johnson & T. G. Johnson BLACKBURN, CLYDE T., of the 5th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN Will dated 22 Dec 1939, Probated 11 Sep 1941 Over 21 years of age Wife: Mary T. Blackburn Mother: Mrs. Ada V. Blackburn Children: Mary Beatrice Blackburn & James Carley Blackburn (both minors) Joint guardians for children: Wife, Mary T. Blackburn & Mother, Mrs. Ada V. Blackburn Executor: W. C. Blackburn of Crockett Co., TN Witnesses: Dave Via, Bells, R.2, and F. D. Freeze, Bells. 2 BLACKBURN, JOHN GRAVES, of Crockett Co., TN Will dated 1 Nov 1934, Codicil dated 1 May 1935, Probated 20 Apr 1936 Sons: Jesse Arco Blackburn (husband of Lela), Orgin Blackburn & William Clyde Blackburn Executor: Son, William Clyde Blackburn Witnesses to will: Herbert A. Perry & F. P. Warren Witnesses to codicil: Herbert A. Perry & Fred P. Warren BOOTH, S. A. (Mrs.), of Alamo, Crockett Co., TN, R.F.D. No. 2 Will dated 1 Sep 1939, Probated 21 Mar 1947 Has no children surviving, no father or mother, no brothers or sisters, husband died several years ago Mentions Daughter, now deceased, not named Mentions: Dallas B. Burnett and his wife, Mrs. Opha Burnett Executor: Dallas B. Burnett Witnesses: H. B. Nance & J. B. Avery BOWEN, D. T., of Friendship, TN Will dated 18 Sep 1943, Probated 26 Aug 1950 Sons: Charles H. Bowen and David R. Bowen Brother: M. A. Bowen (has no children) Trustee for sons: Friend, B. H. Park Executor: B. H. Parks Witnesses: H. C. Scales & T. C. Haley BOWEN, N. DORAH (Miss), of Dyer Co., TN
Will dated 4 Oct 1920, Codicil dated 11 Mar 1932, Probated 12 Feb 1935 Owns tract of land, being part of the Dick Bowen tract. Also owns house & lot, in Civil District 12, Friendship, Crockett Co., TN, bought from R. E. & Anna Parker on 30 Jan 1932 Brother: M. A. Bowen Mentions: Robert J. Spencer & Herbert V. Cochran Executor: Mark A Bowen Witnesses to will: D. T. Bowen & W. E. Bowen Witnesses to codicil: B. H. Park & Jno. A. Ellis BRADLEY, BEULAH (Mrs.), of Crockett Co., TN Will dated 18 May 1948, Probated 8 Dec 1948 Husband: E. B. Bradley Daughters: Lizzie Chatham, Nellie Kee & Mary Reasons Grandchildren, not named, children of daughter Mary Reasons Father: A. R. Bridger Owns one farm in the 5th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN, known as the Barnes farm, inherited from father, A. R. Bridger, and another farm in the same district, known as the Faircloth farm, and two lots and houses in Alamo Executor: Harry Knox of Alamo, TN Witnesses: Lee O. Davis & Mrs. Lee O. Davis Will dated 27 Feb 1939, Probated 31 Jan 1940 Wife: Anna Bridger Daughters: Mrs. Beulah Bradley & Mrs. Callie Buford Granddaughters: Mrs. Elizabeth Chatham, Mrs. Mary Reasons, Mrs. Nellie Key (all daughters of Mrs. Beulah Bradley), and Elizabeth Buford (daughter of Mrs. Callie Buford) Grandsons: Grover Lee Buford, Charter Buford (sons of Mrs. Callie Buford) Son in law: E. Buford Mentions: Mildred Blackburn, a girl whose parents are dead and who has made her home with me and my wife a number of years Land owned in the 5th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN, bounded by Lovett, Griffin, Brown, Hodge, Via and Kail, bought from Rachal Bell heirs. Another tract of land owned in the 5th Civil District, bought from Mrs. Emma Moore (widow of R. L. Moore), which was formerly part of the Richard Bridger land, bounded by Mrs. J. F. Bridger Executor: Son in law, E. Buford Witnesses: Mrs. Sue Henderson, Aldon D. Edwards & James B. Nance BRIDGER, JOSEPH JAMES, of Crockett Co., TN Will dated 9 Nov 1937, Probated 9 Jul 1938 Wife: Ettie Kail Bridger Daughters: Mary Delores Bryant (wife of Otto Bryant), Ada Grace Brown (wife of Clarence Brown), Jodie Emma Moore (wife of Irl A. Moore), Ora Edwards, deceased (was the wife of James D. Edwards, also deceased) Grandchildren: Dorris Edwards & James Edwards (children of deceased daughter, Ora Edwards) Mentions: J. J. Bridger and wife Land conveyed by B. C. Bridger on 3 Jan 1917 Executor: Son in law, Otto Bryant and my Wife, Ettie Kail Bridger Witnesses: T. R. Moore & S. Homer Tatum BRIDGER, SALLIE F. (Mrs.) Will dated 30 Oct 1930, Probated 21 Jun 1940 Son: Grover Daughters: Alma, Ruth, Fannie Nearn, formerly Oliver & Muda Bridger Jackson, deceased Grand daughter: Jane Oliver (daughter of Fannie Nearn) Grand son: James Bridger Jackson (under the age of 21, son of Muda Bridger Jackson, deceased) Executors: Two oldest daughters, Alma & Ruth Witnesses: S. E. McDonald & E. E. Emison
Will dated 1 Jan 1898, Probated Nov. Term 1903 Wife: Susan E. Buckingham Children: Bertha A. Buckingham, Eliza Buckingham, Wyatt and Willis Buckingham Daughter: Mary Cox Granddaughter: Ethel Young Also mentions: Martha F. Hall, Jennie Babb, Elijah Buckingham Owns land in the 2nd Civil District Executrix: Wife, Susan E. Buckingham Witnesses: J. R. Loyd, Samuel Hardy BYRUM, PENNIE (Mrs.) Will dated 9 Apr 1938, Probated 5 May 1938 Husband: John Wesley Byrum Daughter: Mamie Campbell Mentions "six children by my husband John Wesley Byrum" (not named) Children: Rufus Byrum and "his brothers and sisters of the whole blood" Executor: Herbert A. Perry, cashier of the Bank of Alamo at Alamo, TN Witnesses: H. B. Nance, R. J. Perry & J. B. Avery CANNADAY, MARIA E. (Mrs.) Will dated 22 Jun 1945, Probated 6 Jul 1949 Children: Gladys Murphy, Wm. Benjamin Cannaday (lives in Indianapolis, Ind), Marie Moore (of Memphis, TN) and Ann F. Smith (Mrs. Geo. R. Smith, of Memphis, TN) Grandson: James C. Murphy (son of Gladys Murphy, in the US Navy) Executor: Gladys Murphy Witnesses: Mrs. Grace L. Perry & Mrs. Bessie Neal Klyce CARLTON, W. J., of the 12th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN Will dated 29 Mar 1944, Probated 5 Apr 1945 Wife: Ruth Carlton Daughters: Mrs. Zuma Carlton Hughes, Mrs. Gladys Carlton Fitzough (now residing in the state of Calif), Mrs. Nyne Carton MacFadden & Miss Carmain Carlton Sons: Dick Carlton, Lendois Carlton Grand daughter: Janine Carlton (daughter of Gathral Carlton, deceased) Grand sons: Clyde Beasley Jr., Melvin Carlton & Elton Carlton Executor: Daughter, Mrs. Gladys Carlton Fitzough Witnesses: B. H. Park & K. Scales Will dated 22 Mar 1939, Codicil dated 26 Nov 1947, Probated 27 Oct 1949 First wife: Lula Eason Chambers, were together 41 years Wife: Kathryn Thompson Chambers Son: John T. Chambers Grandson: Albert Young Chambers (under the age of 21) Granddaughter: Minnie Lou Chambers (under the age of 21) Daughter-in-law: Bessie Chambers Owns farm in 1st Civil District, Dyer Co., TN, near Tigrett, had since 2 Feb 1893, knows as the A. B. Chambers farm, was willed to first wife, Lula Eason Chambers, mother of John T. Chambers, from her father, J. D. Eason Executor: Son, John T. Chambers Witnesses to will: B. H. Park & W. H. Stallings Witnesses to codicil: Harry R. Vincent & L. F. Dunagan, Jr. CHESTER, NEVADA MAY, of Friendship, Crockett Co., TN Will dated 19 Aug 1940, Probated 4 Dec 1950 Cousin: Flake Smith Bessent Mentions: Bettie Bessent (buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery), James Thomas Bessent (son of S. Y. Bessent), Thomas Eli Bessent (son of P. E. & Lizzie Bessent) Owns land in the 1st Civil District of Dyer Co., TN, bounded by Eli Smith farm, Sudbury & R. S. York. Another tract, 1/2 interest in, known as the Vandyke farm, located in the 12th Civil District of Crockett Co., TN & the 1st Civil Dist. of Dyer Co., bounded by Bowen, Jones, Shickle and Agee. Also a lot and house in the town of Friendship, 12th Civil District, bounded by Coffman, Robertson, Climer, Lambert & Welch. Executor: Flake Smith Bessent Witnesses: B. H. Park & N. R. York Will dated 14 Jun 1927, Probated 4 Oct 1949 Wife: Cora Coltrain Mentions children, not named Executrix, Wife, Cora Coltrain Witnesses: J. A. Darden & E. K. Harris CONYERS, D. J., of Crockett Co., TN Will dated 18 Dec 1938, Probated 8 Dec 1941 Wife: Lucy Conyers Mentions: Percy Conyers, Gladys Conyers Stewart (no relationship given, but these are his children) and H. C. Farmer (no relationship given) Mentions grandchildren, not named Executors: Percy Conyers and Gladys Stewart Witness: Lucy Conyers COOK, MATTIE N., of Crockett Co., TN Will dated 17 Mar 1942, Probated 1 Apr 1944 Sisters: Mrs. Nannie Patrick & Miss Florence Watson Executor: Sister, Mrs. Nannie Patrick, and if she dies, Miss Florence Watson Witnesses: Ada J. Russell & Mary Elizabeth Sandifer (witnessed in Memphis, TN) COOPER, J. A., of Alamo, Crockett Co., TN Will dated 3 Jun 1944, Probated 10 Nov 1948 Wife: Willie Mae Cooper Daughter: Anita Mae Cooper Son: Joseph Cooper Executor: Relative, H. T. Barham (relationship not stated) Witnesses: Patterson Hughes & J. R. Barns COPHER, PARALEE BURGESS (Mrs.) Will dated 23 Jul 1925, Probated 19 Jan 1931 Has no children Mentions: Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Casey "who has been living with me ever since she was eight years old" Executor: My friend, H. B. Nance Witnesses: Herbert A. Perry & J. B. Avery
Will dated 9 Jan 1902, Codicil Dated 25 Jan 1905, Probated June Term, 1911 Wife: Mary R. Davis Daughter: Francis Chambers Other heirs: One parcel to Roxana O. Stanfield, one parcel to John J. Davis, and one parcel to Dora (Chambers) Aikins, Donnell Chambers & Berkley Chambers bodily heirs of Francis Chambers (Dora was excluded from receiving her share of the parcel by codicil) Land bounded by: 1st parcel by Rice, Harwell, Edwards heirs & Chambers; 2nd parcel by Shikle, Slayton, Coops heirs & Davis heirs. Executor: John J. Davis Witnesses: J. F. Park, W. W. Whitby Witnesses to codicil: W. W. Moore, A. D. Harwell DRAKE, LUCY, of Crockett Co., TN Will dated 30 Sep 1929, Probated 10 Aug 1933 First husband: J. F. Vaughner Last husband: W. L. Drake Sons: J. Frank Varner/Vaughner & Edward M. Varner/Vaughner (sons by first husband J. F. Vaughner) and Mae E. Drake & K. P. Drake (sons by last husband W. L. Drake) Witnesses: O. M. Robbins & S. E. Johnson DUPREE, SARAH, of Halls, TN, RFD #4, Box 85
Will dated 12 Aug 1939, Probated 25 Aug 1944 Nephew: J. A. Henry Midgett Nieces: Norrha Midgett Hicks, Rebecca Midgett & Martha Dupree Brother: E. W. Dupree (of Danville, IL) Owns real estate in Crockett Co., TN & Carroll Co., TN Executor: Brother, E. W. Dupree Witnesses: Herbert A. Perry & J. B. Avery EDWARDS, G. W., of Bells, Crockett Co., TN Will dated 21 Jul 1937, Probated 10 Feb 1939 Children: E. E. Edwards, Etha Whitehorn, Annie Pitner, Letha Sturgis and Izora Rust, Ruth Edwards and Deryl Edwards Home place, bounded by Cross Roads Rd., Evans, Wainright, Best & Hwy. 20. Executors: Sons, E. E. Edwards and Deryl Edwards Witnesses: H. A. Taylor & E. C. Smothers EFLAND, MARY (Mrs.)
Will dated 26 Jul 1905, Probated ? Probably between 15 Mar 1909 & May Term 1909 Husband: D. R. Efland Daughter: Mrs. Margaret Lorena Carter Grandchildren: Lois, Alice, Edna and Marie Efland, children of H. E. Efland (deceased) Sister: Sallie Jones Guardian of grand children: King Burgess Mentions: Mrs. Bettie Sorrell or her heirs (no relationship given) Executor: Thomas Carter of Maury City Witnesses: B. H. Harmon, J. M. Neal Will dated 4 Dec 1922, Codicil Dated 11 Nov 1935, Probated 22 Feb 1936 Wife: Nola Elmore Daughters: Freda Elmore, Rosa Robertson, Ruth Carter, Lera Eason, John Etta Wyse, Drusilla Tims (wife of H. N. Tims) Son: W. E. Elmore Children of daughter Drucilla Tims: Minnie Pearl Jordan, Otha Clarence Tims, Ellis Edward Tims & Cynthia Louise Summers Mentions: A land note against John Young; a land note on Will Hardin Land known as the Sam Oldham place. Other land purchased from Dr. Fleming, bounded by Jetton, both parcels in the 10th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN. Executor: Son, W. E. Elmore, Roger F. Jerman as his legal counsel Witnesses to will: Jones L. Cates & John F. Peal Witnesses to Codicil: Virginia Pittman & S. Homer Tatum ELMORE, W. E., farmer, of Maury City, Crockett Co., TN Will dated 1 Apr 1947, Probated 12 Jan 1948 Wife: Hollon Goodwin Elmore 1st tract of land in the 11th Civil District, Crockett Co., deeded by J. W. Elmore on 20 Feb 1928, bounded by Bill James land, now owned by W. E. & Hollon Elmore, Cowthon land and the original J. M. Riddick estate now owned by Turnage. 2nd tract in the 10th Civil District, Crockett Co., deeded by Drucilla Tims, Rosa Robertson, Ruth Carter, Lera Eason, Freda Elmore and John Etta Wyse, on 7 Jul 1936, bounded by Skelton and Ford lands, Neal Jetton, land formerly owned by Skelton, now deceased and owned at present by his foster daughter Mrs. Kirk Executor: Hollon Goodwin Elmore of Maury City, TN, housewife Witnesses: J. W. Riddick, J. W. Robertson & Lynn Agee Will dated 5 Jan 1946, Probated 17 Nov 1948 Wife: Ernest Emison Mentions: Ezra L. Emison Executors: Wife, Ernest Emison & Ezra L. Emison Witnesses: Oscar Patterson & E. E. Kincaid Will dated 7 Dec 1939, Probated 21 Dec 1942 Father: James Emison, deceased Brothers: William, Thomas and Hardy (these three may be deceased), and Henry Nephew: Garner Emison Land in the 3rd Civil District, Crockett Co. TN, belonged to father James Emison, bounded by Boyd Executor: Nephew, Garner Emison Witnesses: Mrs. Geneva Reasons & James Nance EMISON, MARVIN LEVI, of Crockett Co., TN Will dated 23 Aug 1949, Probated 5 Sep 1949 Sister: Mrs. Addie May Emison Goldsmith Executor: Sister, Mrs. Addie May Emison Goldsmith Witnesses: Riley C. Henderson & Earl Thomas Hudgins ESKEW, LULA LASTER (Mrs.), of the 11th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN Will dated 26 Oct 1935, Probated 4 Feb 1947 Husband: J. M. Eskew Son: Murry Eskew Executor: Husband, J. M. Eskew Witnesses: J. G. Pruss & J. M. Warren EUBANKS, J. L., of RFD No 8 Humboldt, Crockett Co., TN Will dated Sep 1927, Probated 22 Jan 1946 Wife: Mary Alice Eubanks Mentions three children, not named Executor: Wife, Mary Alice Eubanks Witnesses: G. E. McDurmon & W. E. Warren Will dated 13 Apr 1940, Probated 21 Jul 1941 Wife: Listed as Martha Ann Faulkner in one place, and as Sarah Ann Faulkner in another place Son: Pettus Faulkner Daughters: Katie Hughes (wife of Luke Hughes), Lula Studdard (wife of Herman Studdard), Sarah Hampton (wife of Clinton Hampton), Mrs. Bessie Eason, Mrs. Flora Williams & Mrs. Maurene Colvett. Owns land in the 14th Civil District of Crockett Co., TN, known as the Cooper Jones place, bounded by Carter, Hughes & Tucker Executor: Son, Pettus Faulkner Witnesses: Rebecca J. Thomas, W. H. Reasons & R. F. Jerman FAULKNER, MARTHA ANN (Mrs.) Will dated 8 Apr 1931, Probated 12 Sep 1942 Husband: J. F. Faulkner Mentions children, not named Daughter: Lida B. Studard (deceased, has children, not named) Son: Pettus Faulkner Executor: Son, Pettus Faulkner Witnesses: C. E. Jerman & J. E. Clement
Will dated 26 Sep 1900, 1st Codicil dated 30 Jan 1902, 2nd Codicil dated 8 Dec 1907, Probated March Term, 1908 Wife: S. A. Fleming Daughters: Mrs. E. C. Fisher (wife of F. B. Fisher, she was deceased by 8 Dec 1907, had only one child), Mrs. Fannie O'Conner (deceased) Son: J. B. Fleming Grandson: Fleming O'Conner (under the age of 21, son of Fannie O'Conner) Other Grandchildren: Hortence Fisher & R. W. Fleming, Jr. (he is under the age of 26) Land bounded by: In the 7th civil district by Webb, Burgess, Kinton, Morphis & Stallings; In the 6th civil district by J. F. Farrow, W. F. Farrow, Johnson heirs & Rhodes; In the 5th civil district by R. M. Pitner, Evans, White, Farrow, Roberts & Smothers. Executors: Son, J. B. Fleming & Son in law, F. B. Fisher Witnesses: T. N. Skelton, T. G. Johnson Witnesses to first Codicil: Ernest Johnson, T. G. Johnson No witnesses to second Codicil GIDDENS, R. M., of Mountain City, Tenn.
Will dated 28 Mar 1913, Probated in Crockett Co. TN Dec. Term 1916 Born 1845, Christian Minister Step Mother: Mrs. Mary Giddens of Bedford, KY Brother: A. J. Giddens & his wife Emma, of Bedford, KY Owns 1/2 interest in land in Moore Co. TX, the other half owned by R. E. Moss Executors: A. I. Myhr & R. E. Moss Witnesses: J. K. Walsh & I. S. Rambo GLASS, NED (Col)
Will dated 24 May 1920, Probated 13 Nov 1923 Son: Pressly Glass Daughters: Pearl Glass, Nannie Sherron (wife of R. H. Sherron), Ella Koonce (wife of Mose Koonce), Nellie Allen (wife of Jim Allen), & America Elizabeth Weekly (wife of George Weekly) Grand daughter: Polly Jane Sherron (under age 21 yrs.), Other grand daughters, not named Owns land in the 5th Civil District, Crockett Co., bounded by Fife, Faircloth, John Lovett & Lizzie Shilcut Witnesses: J. B. McCutcheon, T. H. Green & R. F. Jerman GOLDSMITH, FRANCIS MARION, of the 6th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN Will dated 25 Nov 1941, Probated 6 Jan 1943 Wife: Mary Elizabeth Goldsmith Sons: Archie Goldsmith, Francis Edgar Goldsmith Daughter: Ada Frances Clark (wife of Clem M. Clark) Grand daughters: Belle and Brooksie Marlowe (daughters of son Archie Goldsmith, respective husbands, Ewell and Earl Marlow) Land owned in the 6th Civil District of Crockett Co., surveyed by H. J. Conley Executor: Son, Francis Edgar Goldsmith Witnesses: Harry Knox & M. W. Darden GOODLOE, C. A., of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 27 May 1902, Probated Sept. Term, 1916 Wife: Gussie King Goodloe Son: Hallum W. Goodloe Land in 7th Civil District, , known as the Mary Bailey or Brassfield place Executor: Only son, Hallum W. Goodloe Witnesses: J. W. Emison & C. A. Foster Will dated 23 Apr 1937, Probated 3 Jul 1944 Wife: Katie Leggett Green Will be buried at Belle Vernon Cemetery, Friendship, TN, with wife and son (son not named) Executor: Wife, Katie Leggett Green Witnesses: Herbert A. Perry & J. B. Avery GREEN, R. J. (Mrs.), of Crockett Co., TN Will dated 20 Mar 1928, Probated 14 Nov 1934 Sons: E. T. Cates, Edgar T. Cates (may be the same person) Grand children: Mrs. Zora Mayfield, Percy Wainright & Mrs. Lydia/Lyda Sue Smith Home place located in the 6th Civil District of Crockett Co. Also owns house & lot in Alamo, TN Executor: Son, E. T. Cates Witnesses: J. O. Smothers & I. N. Lemond GROUNDS, MAGGIE, of Crockett Co., TN Will dated 4 Mar 1933, Probated 14 Jun 1939 Brother: Mark Rice Mentions: Stanley Rice, Dr. Tom Rice, Jr. Maggie Rice, also the daughters of Dan Rice (daughters not named), Leo Foster, Hamilton Rice, Maggie Rice, Nina Rice, Rev. C. B. Clayton, and the children of Dr. Grounds (children not named) Executor: Brother, Mark Rice Witnesses: W. York & Fred Walker HAMLETT, ROSA ROBERTSON (Mrs.), of Crockett Mills, Crockett Co., TN Will dated 8 Dec 1942, Codicils dated 31 Dec 1942, 23 Sep 1943 & 29 Nov 1943, Probated 19 Feb 1945 Daughters: Carolyn L. Dean (wife of George H. Dean) & Mrs. George (Hamlett) Parker Son: Frank Hamlett (deceased) Grand children: Frank Hamlett Jr., James C. (Jimmie) Hamlett, Nancy Lee Hamlett & Carolyn Rose Hamlett (children of son Frank Hamlett, deceased) Mentions: Mrs. Hannah (Dickenson) Burlin, Mrs. Nona (Dickenson) Childress, Miss Dollie Park, Mrs. Susie Gorsuch, Mrs. Rosa Mai King, Miss Rosemary Jerman Owns land bounded by Aylmer Perry, the G. L. Hamlett place, James Bennett & O. B. Goganus, known as the Jolly farm and occupied by D. E. Rice. Also the residence where I live at Crockett Mills known as the Frank Robertson home place Family servants: Ora Bell, Sadie & Martin Fielder, Colored Executors: Dr. G. Farrar Parker & Frank R. Hamlett Jr. Witnesses to will: R. F. Jerman, Floyd Fewell & L. P. Caldwell Witnesses to codicil dated 31 Dec 1942: Mrs. Sallie Moore Barnes & R. F. Jerman Witnesses to codicil dated 23 Sep 1943: R. F. Jerman & Mary Sue Jerman Witnesses to codicil dated 29 Nov 1943: Mary Sue Jerman, Nance Jerman & R. F. Jerman HARDISON, WILLIE A. (Mrs.) Will dated 11 Oct 1937, Probated 1 Apr 1946 Mentions: Erect a marker at the grave of Mrs. Kattie Hardison Agee, buried in the cemetery at Bells, TN To be buried beside her husband, J. F. Hardison (deceased), in the cemetery at Bells, TN Executor: Homer Revelle Witnesses: J. B. Avery & H. B. Nance Will dated 1 Mar 1927, Codicil dated 1935, Probated 5 Apr 1938 Wife: Helen F. Harris Elder Sister: Mrs. Nancy Harris Pearsoll Executor: My friend, Geo. T. Lewis No witnesses listed HART, WM, of Gibson Co., TN
Will dated 30 Feb 1888, Probated Jan Term 1897 Wife: Mary E. Hart Children: Nancy Mathews, Martha C. Mathews, Mary J. Humphreys, Sallie Elkins, Ella Hart, Mada (Maida) D. Hart, George B. Hart, Margrett F. McCorkle and Alice S. Humphreys Old home place in Crockett Co., TN, joins the old Duffy place. Home place in Humbolt, Gibson Co., TN Executors: George B. Hart & D. L. Elkins Witnesses: T. J. Dowling & S. D. Waddell HASSAN, FANDY, of Bells, Crockett Co., TN Will dated 8 Feb 1946, Probated 29 Jul 1946 Brothers: Said Hassan, Joseph Hassan (Joseph is of Syria) Sons: Hassan Fande & Mamond Fande Mentions: Odis Searcy, Mrs. Mose Strickland Executors: Brother, Said Hassan, and Mrs. Mose Strickland Witnesses: A. D. Holder & Mrs. A. D. Holder HASSAN, SAM, of Bells, Crockett Co., TN Will dated 9 May 1936, Probated 11 Jun 1936 A native of Syria, but a resident of Bells for a long number of years Son: Ahmad Sleem Fandie Abdalkalk, of Magadal Bana, State Mt. Lebanon, Syria Has other children, not named Owns a Cobler shop at Bells, TN Executor: My friend, G. T. Lewis Witnesses: H. L. Cates & F. Hassan HENDERSON, A. J., of Crockett Co., TN Will dated 27 Aug 1932, Probated 23 Feb 1933 Sons: Paul H. Henderson & York Henderson Daughter: Mrs. Ruby Sloan 1st tract of land located in the 12th Civil District of Lauderdale Co., TN, located on the Halls and Chestnut Bluff Road. Second tract of land located in the 13th Civil District of Crockett Co., located on the old Quincey Road, bounded by D. J. Conyers & Jones heirs. 3rd parcel of land is a lot in Chestnut Bluff, 13th Civil District of Crockett Co., bounded by Parker Alley, W. T. Nunn & A. J. Henderson's Brick store house. 4th parcel of land is just west of the 3rd parcel. 5th parcel of land is in the 13th Civil District of Crockett Co., part of the old Original Henderson tract, purchased from Jones heirs. 6th parcel of land is located in Chestnut Bluff, bounded by Parker Alley, my home place and the old Dr. York lot. 7th parcel of land is a house and lot in Chestnut Bluff where I now live, known as the York lot. 8th parcel of land adjoins York lot, bounded by Mrs. Sam Young, Brooks, the School lot and Mrs. Willie Vaughn. 9th parcel of land, a small strip of land in Chestnut Bluff on Parker Alley, behind my brick store. Executor: Son, P. H. Henderson Witnesses: W. N. Beasley & Joe Sumrow Will dated 2 Feb 1950, Probated 11 Mar 1950 Past the age of 21 years Sons: Doyle Henderson (of Blytheville, AR) & George Henderson (deceased) Grandchildren: Ray Henderson, Phil Henderson & Jerry Gean Henderson (children of son George Henderson) Executor: Son, Doyle Henderson Witnesses: E. C. Smothers & C. Rex Mehr, Jr.
Will dated 2 Jan 1912, Probated Jan Term 1912 Sons: W. Fred Hill & L. L. Hill (L. L. has been absent from home about 12 yrs., whereabouts unknown) Daughters: Mrs. Joanah Palmer, Mrs. Frankie Flippan, Ora Hill & Nettie Hill Executors: Friend, John L. Craig of Crockett Co. & Brother, John H. Hill of Dyer Co., TN Witnesses: J. P. Harwell, J. A. Sudberry HOLLOWELL, SOLOMON S., of Rutherford Co., TN
Will dated 27 Sep 1873, Recorded Nov. Term 1878 Daughter: Nannie Louisa Hollowell Father: Joseph Hollowell Owns three houses and lots in Friendship, Crockett Co., TN Executor: Father, Joseph Hollowell Witnesses: G. W. Smith & Wm. Beasley HUDGINS, ADELENA, a single woman, of Crockett Co., near Gadsden, TN Will dated 28 Jun 1943, Probated 16 Apr 1946 Nephew: Ray White Half-Sister: Mrs. Estelle Sandeford Nieces: Mrs. Birdie Chandler and her sister, Bertha Hicks Owns land purchased from Collinsworth Taylor, Herndon estate (heirs), Williams & Cornatzer Executor: Brother-in-law, Sam Sandeford Witnesses: R. F. Jerman & Aldon D. Edwards Will dated 26 Feb 1906, Probated 12 Aug 1911 Wife: Lula Hughes Deceased wife: Mattie Hughes Sons: Willie & John W. Hughes Daughters by deceased wife: Lottie, Hattie and Mattie Executrix: Wife, Lula Hughes Witnesses: H. L. Currie, B. P. Boyd
Will dated 10 Feb 1890, Probated 15 Mar 1909 Wife: Mary A. Humphreys Son: W. D. Humphreys (among others) Names of all Children: J. B. Humphreys, L. E. Humphreys, J. C. Humphreys, W. D. Humphreys, L. H. Harris, who represents his dead wife who was my daughter Clara R. Humphreys, B. S. Humphreys, T. H. Humphreys, E. E. Humphreys and R. F. Humphreys. Land: In the 2nd civil district adjoining W. D. Humphreys known as the Robert Mason land. Executors: Two oldest sons, not named... "I do hereby nominate and appoint my two oldest sons that may be living at the time of my death, Executor to this will with a request that the remaining sons and L. H. Harris of my children sign their bond as Executors" IRVINE, MORAN, of Alamo, Crockett Co., TN Will dated 31 Dec 1948, Probated 2 Apr 1949 Wife: Mamie Irvine Sons: Tom M. Irvine & Sam B. Irvine Owns lot in Alamo, near the County Jail, bounded by Randolph & the old Perry place Executors: Sons, Tom M. Irvine & Sam B. Irvine Witnesses: J. H. Thomas & Herbert A. Perry
Will dated 17 Aug 1900, Codicil dated 19 Sep 1908, Probated ? (probably between 19 Sep 1908 & Jan. Term 1909) Son: M. N. Jackson, deceased (has minor heirs, not named) Land deeded to: Mr. & Mrs. R. N. & Josephine Raines (Josephine is deceased); J. N. Jackson Executors: W. P. Williams, J. N. Jackson & R. N. Raines (appointments revoked by codicil) Executor named by codicil: W. P. Williams Witnesses: J. K. (or N.) Dunlap, Jeff Williams, J. R. Jackson Witnesses to Codicil: T. G. Perry, M. W. Cawagd?? Will dated 24 Oct 1927, Codicil dated 15 Dec 1927, Probated 30 Jan 1928 Wife: Bertha Jackson Daughters: Mattie, Hortense & Elizabeth Sons: J. E. Jackson, Ira Jackson Step Son: R. F. Humphreys Land owned in the 3rd Civil District of Crockett Co., bounded by Ed Reasons Trustee for children: W. C. Nelson Executors: Wife, Bertha Jackson & Son in law, W. C. Nelson Witnesses to will: Herbert A. Perry, Harry S. Avery Witnesses to codicil: D. L. Leggett & Erin Leggett Will dated 9 Dec 1939, Probated 4 Jun 1943 Husband: Aleck Jennings, deceased Sister-in-law: Della Jennings (who was at one time the wife of Frank Hartwell, she was the sister of Aleck Jennings) Executrix: Sister-in-law, Della Jennings Witnesses: Mrs. Geneva Reasons & Aldon D. Edwards Will dated 26 Aug 1935, Probated 16 Sep 1935 Wife: Annie Lee Jennings Executrix: Wife, Annie Lee Jennings Witnesses: Leslie Vernon & Herbert A. Perry Will dated 4 Sep 1946, Probated 2 Aug 1947 Wife: Corinne McLemore Jenrette Executor: Wife, Corinne McLemore Jenrette Witnesses: E. D. Brown & Gertie Brown JOHNSON, M. J. (Mrs.)
Will dated 18 Jun 1913, Probated May Term, 1916 Nephew: Powell Maxey "who has lived with me the most of his life" Mentions: Three sister who are now living (not named) Land located in Civil District 14 Executor: Powell Maxey Witnesses: W. F. Poston, S. Homer Tatum, B. C. Lentz & Mrs. B. C. Lentz (may all be of Bedford Co., TN) [This is Mariah Jane Robason, widow of William R. Johnson, daughter of Griffin & Elizabeth Robason. J. Powell Maxey was the son of John B. Maxey & Louisa A. Robason. Louisa was the sister of Mariah Jane] JOHNSON, RICHARD, of Crockett Co., TN Will dated 18 Aug 1947, Probated 3 Sep 1947 Generally known as Dick Johnson Wife: Anna Myrtle Johnson Sons: James Andrew Johnson, John William Johnson, Carl Emerson Johnson, Leonard Odell Johnson & Clint Randle Johnson Daughters: Irma Lee Jackson (wife of Mose Jackson) Sylvia Dora Metzler (wife of Francis Metzler) and Martha Ann Yarbro (deceased, wife of J. W. Yarbro, has children, not named) Executors: Sons, John William Johnson and Carl Emerson Johnson Witnesses to mark of Richard Johnson: S. Homer Tatum & Roy Lanier Witnesses to will: S. Homer Tatum & Roy Lanier Will dated 26 May 1934, Probated 22 Mar 1935 Wife: Hattie Johnson Owns Storehouse & lot in the 6th Civil District, Alamo, Crockett Co., TN and a farm in the 10th or 14th Civil District, owned with C. H. Conley. Executor: W. W. Craig of Ripley, TN Witnesses: Herbert A. Perry & M. A. Williams Will dated 9 Mar 1945, Probated 28 Apr 1949 Children: Beulah Jones Griffin, Fay Jones, Elbert Jones, A. D. Jones, Virgil Jones Sanford, Marie Jones Martin, Noble Jones, Aubrey Jones Wilson & Nettie Jones Carroll Executor: Son, Noble Jones Witnesses: H. C. Scales & B. H. Park, both of Friendship, TN JONES, Stephen E., of Crockett Co., TN Will dated 29 Oct 1926, Probated 21 Oct 1939 Brother: Jessie Sewell Jones Land, known as the H. C. Jones tract, in the 13th Civil District, Crockett Co., bounded by J. L. Jones, D. J. Conyers, A. J. Henderson, C. C. White, Calvin Yearwood, Mattie White and W. C. Patton. Executor: Brother, J. Sewell Jones Witnesses: J. Bernard White & Hazel White JONES, W. H., of Friendship, Crockett Co., TN Will dated 16 Apr 1940, Probated 8 Sep 1944 Son: H. B. Jones (husband of Ruby Jones) Daughter: Mrs. Ora Robertson (wife of Robbie Robertson) Grandchildren, not named, children of daughter Mrs. Ora Robertson Land owned in the 12th Civil District, Crockett Co., purchased from John Stallings, bounded by land purchased from Jacob Hawkins. Executor: Son, H. B. Jones Witnesses: L. F. Dunagan & Hamilton Parks KENNER, LAURA (Mrs.), of Alamo, TN Will dated 16 Jul 1945, Probated 30 Apr 1946 Mentions 8 children, not named Son: Arthur Kenner Mentions: R. F. Tanner, President of the Bank of Alamo, C. H. Conley Jr., Vice President of the Bank of Alamo, Herbert A. Perry, Cashier of the Bank of Alamo and Harry Knox, Assistant Cashier of the Bank of Alamo. Executor: Son, Arthur Kenner Witnesses: Herbert A. Perry & Harry Knox KINCAID, MIKE F., of Gadsden, Crockett Co., TN Will dated 13 Mar 1941, Probated 16 Aug 1947 Daughters: Mrs. Selma Kincaid Williams Mrs. Etna Kincaid Agee 1st track of land bounded by J. R. Kenner, W. T. Kincaid, W. N. Patterson and R. S. Boals. 2nd tract bounded by l. S. Adams, A. T. Cornatzar & L. I. Boyd. 3rd tract bounded by J. D. Partee, G. W. Ferguson & Mrs. Sadie Young Executor: Daughter, Mrs. Selma Kincaid Williams Witnesses: Frank W. Raines & S. A. Pearson |
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