AMES, NANCY (Mrs.), a widow
Will dated 13 Oct 1934, Probated 9 Oct 1937
Daughter: Mrs. Lillie Edwards
Mentions other children, not named
Witnesses: R. F. Jerman, John Carter & L. H. Rice
Return to Will Index
ANTHONY, MARY
Will dated 21 Jul 1938, Probated 28 Dec 1938
Mentions: Sallie A. Jacocks, Claudia A. Barnes, Virginia B. Taylor, Frances B. Thompson, Tom Barnes, Jesse Barnes, Joe McClish, Mary Macon Barnes, Sall Claude and Claud's Children (no relationship given to any of these people)
No executor or witnesses listed
AUSTIN, TOMMIE V. (Mrs.)
Will dated 9 Jul 1948, Probated 21 Nov 1949
Daughters: Mrs. Mary E. Kelly, Mrs. Virginia Lacy & Mrs. Louise Arceneaux
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
Minute Book 10, Page __
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
Minute Book B No. 9, Page __
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
BASS, NANNIE EPPERSON
Will dated 6 Jan 1930, Probated 24 Feb 1933
Minute Book 36, Page 395
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
BEAVER, T. T.
Will dated 21 Nov 1916, Probated 30 May 1921
Minute Book 10, Page __
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
BECKETT, W. M.
Will dated 13 Jan 1923, Probated 24 Apr 1926
Minute Book 11, Page 132
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
BELLEFORD, CHARLES
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
Minute Book F Page 277
[This will extract is included, because it was filed in Crockett Co., TN]
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
[This will extract is included, because it was filed in Crockett Co., TN]
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
BRIDGER, A. R.
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
BUCKINGHAM, W. J.
Will dated 1 Jan 1898, Probated Nov. Term 1903
Minute Book 8, Page 346
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
CHAMBERS, A. B.
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
COLTRAIN, A. L.
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
DAVIS, JONATHAN H.
Will dated 9 Jan 1902, Codicil Dated 25 Jan 1905, Probated June Term, 1911
Minute Book 9, Page 292
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
[This will extract is included, because it was filed in Crockett Co., TN]
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
Minute Book 90 Page 97
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
ELMORE, J. W.
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
EMISON, A. W. (ALFRED)
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
EMISON, J. S.
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
FAULKNER, J. F., SR.
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
FLEMING, R. W.
Will dated 26 Sep 1900, 1st Codicil dated 30 Jan 1902, 2nd Codicil dated 8 Dec 1907, Probated March Term, 1908
Minute Book 9 Page 6
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
Minute Book 10 Page __
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
Minute Book 10, Page __
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
Minute Book 10, Page 17
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
GREEN, CLARENCE G.
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
HARRIS, E. R.
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
Minute Book E Page 590
[This will extract is included, because it was filed in Crockett Co., TN]
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
HENDERSON, PEARL
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.
HILL, R. T.
Will dated 2 Jan 1912, Probated Jan Term 1912
Minute Book 9 Page 369-370
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
Minute Book B Page 480
[This will extract is included, because it was filed in Crockett Co., TN]
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
HUGHES, T. B., Sr.
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
HUMPHREYS, WILLIAM G.
Will dated 10 Feb 1890, Probated 15 Mar 1909
Minute Book 9, Page 90
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
JACKSON, ELISHA
Will dated 17 Aug 1900, Codicil dated 19 Sep 1908, Probated ? (probably between 19 Sep 1908 & Jan. Term 1909)
Minute Book 9, page __
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??
JACKSON, J. N.
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
JENNINGS, TENNIE
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
JENNINGS, W. R.
Will dated 26 Aug 1935, Probated 16 Sep 1935
Wife: Annie Lee Jennings
Executrix: Wife, Annie Lee Jennings
Witnesses: Leslie Vernon & Herbert A. Perry
JENRETTE, ASA COLLEY
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
Minute Book 9, Page __
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
JOHNSON, S. E.
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
JONES, CHARLES
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