LANIER, W. J., of Alamo, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 2 Jun 1941, Probated 1 Nov 1943
Wife: Mary Jane Lanier
Children: Carl Lanier, Gladys Lanier, Hosea Lanier, Roy Lanier, Nannie May Roberts (wife of Vernon Roberts) & Ephraim Lanier
Executor: Son, Carl Lanier
Witnesses: H. B. Nance & J. B. Avery, Jr.
LATHAM, W. N.
Will dated 22 Apr 1937, Probated 26 Feb 1938
Mentions: Maurine Barker & Willie Sue Hendren Jones (no relationship given)
Executrix: Maurine Banker
Witnesses: H. C. Scales & B. H. Park
LEGGETT, JOE T., of the 11th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 16 Sep 1941, Probated 15 Jul 1942
Wife: Effie Leggett
Brothers: Luther Leggett & Oscar Leggett (Oscar is deceased)
Sisters: Mrs. Edna Powell & Mrs. Clarence Green
Brothers of wife: Jim Stamps & Hubert Stamps
Owns land in 11th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN, bounded by Hamlett, Ballentine, Goganus, Powell, Beaver & Warren.
Executrix: Wife, Effie Leggett
Witnesses: Floyd Fewell & Johnie Balentine
LEWIS, JOHN WILLIAM, of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 8 May 1945, Probated 13 Aug 1946
Wife: Josephine Winston Lewis
Son: Julian King Lewis, Sr. (deceased)
Daughter: Ida Lewis Strickland
Grand daughters: Arnill Lewis Smith, Verneda Lewis and Ernestine Lewis Wilson (daughters of Julian King Lewis, Sr.)
Grand sons: John Ellis Lewis, Julian King Lewis, Jr., & Winston Taylor Lewis (sons of Julian King Lewis, Sr.)
Executor: Wife, Josephine Winston Lewis
Witnesses: S. Homer Tatum & A. B. Jetton
LYONS, OLLIE (Mrs.), a widow, of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 19 Apr 1946, Probated 20 May 1946
Sister: Mrs. Kate Jones
Brother: Ben Medlin
Nephews: Fred Medlin & Clyde Cook Medlin, Elton Casey, Robert Casey & Hinton Casey
Nieces: Irene Williamson, Mary Garner (wife of Franklin Garner), Lucile Mulligan (wife of Tom Mulligan), Kittie Drake (wife of Gordon Drake), Mary Lou Lancaster (wife of Charley Lancaster) and Eugenia Hudson (wife of Loui Hudson)
Executor: Nephew, Clyde Cook Medlin
Witnesses: S. Homer Tatum & Mrs. Ola Dean
MATHIS, IDA, of Bells, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 18 Oct 1945, Probated 15 Jun 1950
Son: Willie Cozart
Grandchildren: John Cozart, Ida Cozart, Ophelia Cozart & Junior Cozart (children of son Willie Cozart)
Executor: Grandson, John Cozart
Witnesses: Theo J. Emison & J. B. Avery, Sr.
MAURY, J. F.
Will dated 28 Oct 1903, Probated ? (probably between 7 Dec 1903, and Feb. Term 1904)
Minute Book 8, Page 387
Wife: M. F. Maury
Land bounded by: J. L. Perry
Daughter: Lucy Maury
Son: O. M. Maury
Lifelong Friend: L. B. Parker
Executrix: Wife, M. F. Maury
Witnesses: J. B. Parker, J. H. Nunn
McCLANAHAN, J. R., SR.
Will dated 4 Oct 1901, Probated Nov. Term, 1901
Minute Book 8 Page 188
Wife: M. M. McClanahan
Son: J. R. McClanahan, Jr.
Daughters: Martha McClanahan, Mary, wife of W. J. Morton, Lockie (now deceased), wife of T. S. Neal
Executor: J. R. McClanahan
Witnesses: T. E. Lowry, J. R. McDonald
McCUTCHEON, J. B., of Alamo, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 30 Oct 1945, Codicil dated 22 Aug 1947, Probated 28 Jan 1948
Wife: Deceased, not named
Niece: Mrs. G. A. Wight
Mentions: Mrs. J. E. Klyce, H. B. Nance, Mrs. Annie Ford Wight, Mildred Skipper, J. B. Avery, Sr., Mrs. H. B. Nance, Miss Vernie Read, Herbert A. Perry (a friend), John Dalton Perry (son of Herbert A. Perry),, Mrs. Charles W. Stephenson, Miss Lois Laman, Ella Powell (a domestic servant)
Farm known as the Read or Winfield farm in the 5th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN, bounded by Potts Brothers land.
Executor: Friend, Herbert A. Perry of Alamo, Crockett Co., TN
Witnesses to will: H. B. Nance & S. Homer Tatum
Witnesses to codicil: Harry Knox & Muzette Knox
McCUTCHEON, DRUSILLA W. (Mrs.)
Will dated 30 Aug 1937, Probated 6 Apr 1938
Wants to be buried in the Winfield lot, with body resting at the foot of Irene Winfields grave
Husband: J. B. McCutcheon
Husbands niece: Mrs. Geo. A. Wight (Annie Ford McKnight)
Mentions: E. L. Robinson and wife Lota Clark Robinson, Mrs. Bessie Neal Klyce and her son Warren Klyce, Dr. M. S. Read and wife Docia Read, Mrs. Ruby Laman Stephenson, Miss Lois Laman, Mrs. Elizabeth Nance Clark, Herbert A. Perry and Vinnie Read
Part of farm owned in the 5th Civil District of Crockett Co., known as the Winfield place. Home place located in Alamo.
Executor: Husband, J. B. McCutcheon, or Herbert A. Perry of Alamo, TN if husband dies
Witnesses: Nathan Lewis & A. J. Randolph
McLEARY, J. A., of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated Oct. 1914, Probated 14 May 1929
Wife: Birtha McLeary
Sons: Finis McLeary & J. B. McLeary
Land, located in the 2nd Civil District, Crockett Co., purchased from J. F. & Dixie Hart on 27 Nov 1913
Executor: Son, J. B. McLeary
Witnesses: J. H. Thomas & J. R. Thweatt
McLEARY, J. B., of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 31 Mar 1942, Probated 28 Jun 1947
Children: Iona Boone, Allie M. McLeary, Clyde McLeary, Hautie DeLoach, Gladys Smith, J. B. McLeary, Jr., Herndon McLeary
Home place in the 2nd Civil District, Crockett Co., bought from Clark Peterson, bounded by Humphreys heirs, Will Craddock, McLeary & Williams heirs.
Executor: Son, Clyde McLeary
Witnesses: Max A. McKibben & J. O. Buckner
MEACHAM, P. B., of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 5 Feb 1946, Probated 24 Feb 1949
Foster Sons: Comer W. Young, Jr. & Ross Floyd
Farm located Crockett Co., TN, bounded by T. S. Espy, Burly Williams & I. W. Goodwin
Executor: Foster Son, Comer W. Young, Jr.
Witnesses: J. N. Hysinger & Henry Adcox
MILLARD, B. J., of the 4th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 12 Sep 1911, Probated April Term 1915
Minute Book 9 Page 671 & 672
Wife: Mrs. Cora D. Millard
Son: J. B. Millard
Mentions that property is to go to "my children" but they are not named
Executor: Son, J. B. Millard
Witnesses: Jno. H. Perry, B. F. Richardson
MITCHELL, JAMES, of Madison Co., TN
Will dated 2 Mar 1870, Filed in Madison Co. 17 Nov 1880, no date of probate
Will Book A Page 114
[This will extract is included, because it was filed in Crockett Co., TN]
Wife: Sarah W. Mitchell
Son: Lemuel J. Mitchell
Daughters: Sallie Ann Mitchell, Francis Jane Coker & Paralee Baker
Executor: Son-in-law Thomas A. Baker & R. J. Williams
No witnesses listed
MITCHELL, WILLIAM J., Batchelor, of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 12 Aug 1909, Probated 17 Mar 1913
Minute Book 9, Page __
Paralee Baker & Dorsey L. Baker are to share estate (no relationship given)
Mentions: "I direct that a monument be erected to each member of our family, equal in price to that erected to the late R. H. Mitchell"
Executors: Paralee Baker & Dorsey L. Baker
Witnesses: J. C. Humphreys, W. M. Miller, Geo. F. Goosemann
MOORE, EMMA (Mrs.), of Alamo, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 12 Dec 1947, Probated 8 Jan 1951
Children: E. C. Moore, T. R. Moore, LaVerne Moore Avery & Beatrice Moore Culp
Executor: Son, E. C. Moore
Witnesses: H. B. Nance & J. B. Avery, Sr.
MOUNT, H. N., of the 11th Civil District of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 27 Jan 1892, Probated Nov. Term, 1912
Minute Book 9, Page 450
Wife: Martha Jane Mount
Sons: H. W. Mount & H. M. Mount (under age 21)
Granddaughter: Bertie L. Mount (under age 21)
Executrix: Wife, Martha Jane Mount
Witnesses: J. T. Rice of Crockett Co. & W. R. Stephenson of Crockett Co.
NEAL, JOHN P., of Alamo, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 26 Sep 1910, Probated 22 Jul 1936
Wife: Fannie Neal
Children: Mrs. Bessie Klyce (wife of J. E. Klyce) and W. Hock Warren (wife's son by a former husband)
Executrix: Wife, Fannie Neal
Witnesses: W. P. Dodson & W. F. Poston
NEIL, J. F., of Bells, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 24 Mar 1914, Probated 16 Jun 1933
Wife: Mary Annie Neil
Executrix: Wife, Mary Annie Neil
Witnesses: S. F. Thomas, Brownsville, TN & Jno. O. Bomer, Brownsville, TN
NICHOLS, A. N. (Mr.)
Will dated 4 Feb 1937, Probated 22 Jan 1947
Has no children
Nephew: W. E. Nichols, Jr.
Executor: Nephew, W. E. Nichols, Jr.
Witnesses: Glen C. Randolph & Oleve C. Hugueley
NOWELL, M. H., of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 9 Feb 1949, Probated 29 Aug 1949
Wife: Annie Nowell
Son: Jimmie Nowell
Grandchildren: C. T. Avery, Bennie Avery & Ruth Avery, Mrs. Mary Chronister Robertson & her brother James Chronister
Executor: Son, Jimmie Nowell
Witnesses: G. W. Riddick & J. M. Riddick
OLIVER, S. H. (Mrs.)
Will dated 17 Apr 1946, Probated 28 Apr 1949
Son: Leonard Oliver
Grandson: Charles F. Oliver
Grand daughter: Jane (Oliver) Forsythe
Daughter-in-law: Sadie Oliver
Executor: Grandson, Charles F. Oliver
Witnesses: Herbert Perry & Harry Knox
PATTON, F. T., of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 11 Apr 1936, Probated 24 Apr 1936
Wife: Mary Patton
Executrix: Wife, Mary Patton
Witnesses: R. A. Spellings & H. A. Taylor
PEACOCK, W. C. (Mr.)
Will dated 31 Mar 1930, Probated 3 Nov 1930
Daughters: Mrs. Maggie Lou Moore, Mrs. Ollie May (or Mai) Mays & Mrs. Rosa Pearl Brassfield
Son: William Irby Peacock
Grandson: James Billie Mays (son of Ollie May/Mai Mays)
Home place located in the 7th Civil District of Crockett Co., TN, bounded by Sanders, Conley & Cates.
Executor: My friend, J. F. Knox
Witnesses: A. J. Randolph & Glen C. Randolph
PEARSON, HENRY HUGH
Will dated 22 Feb 1946, Probated 13 Jun 1946
Age 70 yrs., to be buried in the cemetery in Bells, Crockett Co., TN
Wife: Ethel Loretta Pearson
Sons: Fred Harris Pearson, Hugh Humphreys Pearson, Clyde Henry Pearson
Daughter: Blanche Loretta White
Owns land known as the Dunagan tract
Executor: Son, Clyde Henry Pearson
Witnesses: J. B. Avery Jr. & J. B. Avery Sr.
PENICK, SARAH AVERY (Mrs.)
Will dated 6 Jul 1944, Probated 13 Mar 1950
Sons: T. H. Avery (deceased), J. B. Avery, Sr. & Harry S. Avery
Daughter: Julia Rosamond Avery
Grandsons: T. H. Avery & Erroll Avery (children of son T. H. Avery)
Owns 2/7 interest in land in the 7th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN, known as the Avery Home Place, deeded by James H. Avery & Cenith Avery Sutton
Executors: Sons, Harry S. Avery & J. B. Avery, Sr.
Witnesses: James B. Nance & Leslie Sims
POINDEXTER, JEMIMA S. (MRS.)
Will dated 17 Jul 1903, Probated 29 Oct 1906
Minute Book 8, page 659
Mentions: Sudie L. Hughes, whom I have raised, is the sole heir
Executrix: Sudie L. Hughes
Witnesses: B. W. Brown, J. C. Best
POINDEXTER, WILLIAM H., of Bells, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 17 Jul 1903, Probated 1st Monday in Oct. 1903
Minute Book 8, Page 336
Wife: Jemima S. Poindexter
Mentions: Sudie L. Hughes (no relationship given, to get entire estate after death of wife, "whos love and attentions to us and our wants and wishes have been constant)
Executrix: Wife, Jemima S. Poindexter, and Sudie L. Hughes may assist
Witnesses: B. W. Brown, J. C. Best
RAMSEY, IDA W., of Bells, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 15 Aug 1938, Probated 24 Aug 1943
Children: James Edwin Ramsey & Arline Ramsey Chalterton (or Chatterton)
Executor: Son, James Edwin Ramsey
Witnesses: E. T. Jackson & Russell Whitson
RANDLE, MAGGIE (Mrs.)
Will dated 6 Mar 1935, Probated 28 Feb 1946
"Present Husband", not named
Daughter & only child: Orva Badgett
Executor: Daughter, Orva Badgett
Witnesses: J. B. Avery & Marguerite Perry
REASONS, D. T., of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 7 Sep 1936, Probated 4 Jan 1937
Wife: Ethel Reasons
Sons: Tommie Gene Reasons & Montague Reasons
Daughters: Dorthey Sue Reasons & Mattie Lou McCord
Witnesses: S. A. Conley, J. D. Dodson & A. R. Reasons
REASONS, JOHN W., of Maury City, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 13 Jul 1943, Probated 8 Sep 1945
Now on active duty, Military service of the United States, Serial Number 34194483, temporarily stationed at the Army Air Base, Herington, KS
Cousin: Ruby Poston
Mentions: Friend, Harold W. Poston, of Maury City, TN
Executor: Ruby Poston, of Maury City, TN, and if unwilling or unable, Harold W. Poston
Witnesses: Louis W. Korber, Howard E. Dean & Bruce R. Collins (all residing at AAB, Herington, KS)
REDMOND, THOMAS, of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 17 May 1944, Probated 12 Mar 1945
Generally known as Tommie Redmond
Sister: Sarah Emeline Redmond
Mother, Lillie Stewart Redmond
Executor: Sister, Sarah Emeline Redmond
Witnesses: Leslie Sims & S. Homer Tatum
REVELLE, EDMOND ABRAHAM, of the 8th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 1 Jun 1943, Probated 9 Feb 1946
Wife: Lula Alice Revelle, deceased
Daughters: Mrs. Musette Revelle Reasons, Corinne Revelle Ball (wife of Robert "Willie Bob" Ball), Mrs. Alma Revelle Toth, Mrs. Pattie Revelle Braswell, Mrs. Ada Revelle Daniel
Sons: Cord Revelle, Daniel Revelle & Talmadge Kermitt Revelle (Talmadge is deceased, has children, not named)
Survey of land done & division made by H. J. Conley, on 15 & 16 June 1942
Executor: Son, Cord Revelle
Witnesses: Glen Cates & G. E. Cates
RIGGINS, JOHN ABNER, of the 10th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 1 Dec 1918, Probated 14 Jul 1926
Minute Book 11, Page __
Adopted son: Wiley Riggins, whose name was Wiley Ketchum before adoption
Children: Cornelia Alice (now Mrs. J. W. Riddick, widow of J. W. Riddick, deceased), Robert William Riggins, Lannie E. Riggins, Golie Evaline Riggins, Myrtie Axom (now Mrs. James Archibald) and Mollie, (now Mrs. Tollie Perry)
Executor: Son, Lannie F. Riggins
Witnesses: J. O. Smothers & J. B. Cook
ROBERTS, MINNIE (Mrs.), of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 29 Oct 1904, Probated Aug. Term, 1917
Minute Book 10, Page 104
Children, not named, some under the age of 14
Brother: J. D. Emison
Land, located in the 1st Civil District, bounded by E. N. Bolton, Woods, Richardson & Cunliff
Executor: Brother, J. D. Emison
Witnesses: J. B. Follis & A. C. Patton
ROWLAND, J. T.
Will dated 6 Jan 1938, Probated 21 Sep 1944
Wife: Dora Rowland
Children: Mrs. Georgia Cole, Mrs. Lucile Richardson and Lois Ballinger
Trustee for rent on property: F. W. Hurt, Assistant Cashier of the Bank of Halls, of Halls, TN
Owns land in the 13th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN, bounded by Brooks
Executor: F. W. Hurt
Witnesses: P. H. Henderson & McKinley Cherry
SANFORD, DORA SMITH (Mrs.), of Bells, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 14 Jul 1943, Probated 3 Jun 1946
Husband: R. G. Sanford
Daughter: Mrs. Sarah Lee Patton, now residing in Arlington, VA
Executor: Daughter, Mrs. Sarah Lee Patton
Witnesses: Mrs. R. P. Bryant & Martha E. Bryant
SANFORD, S. A.
Will dated 10 Dec 1927, Probated 3 Feb 1941
Wife: Nannie E. Sanford
Daughter: Mrs. Martha Permenter
Son: R. G. Sanford
Executor: Son, R. G. Sanford
Witnesses: E. C. Smothers & H. A. Taylor
SCALES, C. H., of Friendship, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 7 Nov 1930, Probated 29 Aug 1935
Wife: Ida Scales
Daughter: Lela Scales Stallings
Son: R. P. Scales
Uncle: Bob Scales
Owns Friendship Mill in the town of Friendship, on Depot St., bounded by W. B. Simpson, R. T. Privett & C. H. Scales residence. Also land in the 12th Civil District, Crockett Co., bounded by Jim and Minnie Jones, Bill Latham, L. O. Park & George Williams. Also land in the 15th Civil District, Crockett Co., bounded by Thad Haley, W. E. Whitby, Hughes and Ridgate or Edwards. Also a lot and residence in Friendship, on Depot St., bounded by C. E. Sweatt & Highway 20, which includes a little dwelling known as the Hall dwelling and where Will Hall lived several years. Also the Simpson residence on College Street, Friendship, TN, bounded by C. H. Scales & R. T. Privett
Executor: C. E. Sweatt of Friendship, TN
Witnesses: W. York & Ham Park
SHIVERS, M. A., of Alamo, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 3 Jan 1938, Probated 29 Dec 1942
Mentions: S. L. Shivers, Eunice Vester Shivers, Asa Donald Shivers & Jessie Edwin Shivers
Executor: Edwin Shivers
No witnesses listed
SIMMONS, J. P., of Bells Depot, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 4 Oct 1892, Probated May Term, 1896
Minute Book F, Page 542
Sons: W. R. Simmons, J. D. Simmons
Daughter: Mary Norm
Other children: Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Dixon now deceased
Land bounded by, bought from or sold to: Jelks, Craiglow, D. J. Guthrie, John Pearson, W. W. Sherrod
Executor & guardian for daughter Mary Norma: Jno. T. Walston
Witnesses: S. A. Henderson, O. H. Wade
SIMS, R. W.
Will dated 23 Sep 1900, Codicil dated 14 Jul 1905, Probated 18 Dec 1905
Minute Book 8 Page __
Wife: S. E. Sims (appears to be deceased)
Sons: Lamertine Sims (Lamertine has children, not named), Henry K. Sims
Daughters: Virginia "Virgie" Birdsong (appears to be deceased when codicil was written), Margarett J. "Maggie" Thompson, Denelmon (or Devellmon or Develmore) Cox
Grandson: Hubert C. Sims, under age (son of Henry K. Sims), Fredie L. Sims (son of Henry K. Sims)
Granddaughter: Agness Cox to get a locket with the name of Fanie Sims engraved in it
Grandchildren: William Birdsong, Sidney Birdsong & Love Peterson (children of Virginia "Virgie" Birdsong)
Mentions: Mago Thompson, widow of a "Master Mason", to get a Mason pin (no relationship given)
Also mentions: Heirs of Wm. Tinders estate (no relationship given)
Land bought from: Dr. T. J. Hicks in 1872
Friend: Bro., Hon. W. I. McFarland
Executor: Son, Henry K. Sims
Witnesses: J. M. Raines, J. A. Medlin
SMOTHERS, JAMES NED, of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 20 Jun 1947, Probated 11 Dec 1950
Wife: Amarilla Buford Smothers
Daughters: Faye Elizabeth Smothers & Malinda Jane Smothers Reeves (wife of Clarence Reeves)
Executor: Wife, Amarilla Buford Smothers, or if she dies or is unable, daughter, Faye Elizabeth Smothers
Witnesses: J. B. Wans & Cox Mehr, Jr.
STANDLEY, GEORGE WESLEY, of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 18 Mar 1943, Codicil dated 23 Aug 1943, Probated 13 Jan 1949
Children: Wilbur Standley, Preston Standley, Ella Elizabeth Neal (wife of Robert M. Neal), Annie May Branch (wife of John Dixie Branch, she died between the time the will was written and when the codicil was written), Silas Standley, Nettie Rebecca Brandon (wife of Calvin Horace Brandon), and Velna Virginia Neal (wife of Robert Leslie Neal).
Son: Willie Standley, deceased
Grand children: Eugene, Eva Lee, James and Mary (children of son Willie Standley)
Grand daughter: Cenith Marguerite Brandon (daughter of Nettie Rebecca Brandon)
Executors: Son-in-law, Calvin Horace Brandon & Son-in-law, Robert Leslie Neal
Witnesses to will & codicil: Herbert A. Perry & Harry Knox
STEPHERSON, SARAH, of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 1921, Probated 12 Nov 1921
Minute Book 10 Page 522
Grandchildren, by son Eva Stepherson who is now dead (not named)
Nine Children: W. T. Stepherson, B. A. Stepherson, Letha Stepherson Watkins, Annie Stepherson, McKinley Stepherson, Joseph Stepherson, Owen Stepherson, Roy Stepherson, Nelson Stepherson
Executor: Son, W. T. Stepherson
Witnesses: Will Evans, Sydney Perminter & Garner Emison
SUDBURY, J. W., of Friendship, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 31 Dec 1937, Probated 21 Mar 1939
Age 75 yrs.
Youngest son: Roy Blair Sudbury
Three other children, not named
Executor: Son, Roy Blair Sudbury
Witnesses: A. A Lipford & Fred H. Walker
SUTTON, MARY I. (Mrs.), of Blytheville, AR
Will dated 27 Dec 1935, Filed 8 Feb 1937, Probated 3 Mar 1937
[This will extract is included, because it was filed in Crockett Co., TN]
Daughters: Winnie Moore (of El Paso, TX) & Beatrice Henderson (of Blytheville, AR)
Son: Brooks Sutton
Owns land on the Maury City and Chestnut Bluff Road, in the town of Maury City, TN, known as the Will Nunn place. Another tract southwest of Maury City, known as the old Reams place
Executor: Daughter, Beatrice Henderson
Witnesses: Marcus Evrard & Doyle Henderson
TAYLOR, A. W., of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 21 Nov 1927, Probated 4 Jan 1933
Wife: Mary Taylor
Niece: Nina Belle Park
Nephews: Walter Taylor, Fritz Taylor, John Edgar Taylor (son of Edgar)
Brothers: James N. Taylor, Amos Taylor, Tom Taylor & Henry Taylor
Sister: Mrs. Jim Laster
Heirs of brother Henry Taylor: "To the heirs of my brother Henry Taylor one share - his heirs are namely: Nina Belle Park, Edgar Taylor's heirs, John and Lydia Mai, and Fritz Taylor."
Heirs of brother James N. Taylor: Mrs. Dollie Taylor, Walter Taylor, Viola Connell, Fannie Hart, Ellie Brown, Ida Agee & Maggie Cobb.
Heirs of brother Amos Taylor: Lou Finch, Little Amos Kail, Erma Avery, Lony Jetton & Bessie Freeman.
Heirs of Fritz Taylor: Mildred & Richard
Heirs of brother Tom Taylor: Earl Taylor, Hortence Becroft & Mattie Lawrence
Heirs of sister Mrs. Jim Laster: Mollie Pickle, Ella Lanier, Lula Eskew, Minnie Lambert, Lena Strange, Effie Williams & Clarence Laster.
Executor: Wife, Mary Taylor
Witnesses: C. E. Sweatt & C. E. Hays
TAYLOR, EMMA (Mrs.), of Bells, TN
Will dated 20 Sep 1941, Probated 15 Apr 1947
Mentions children, names not specified
Mentions: Clarence Taylor, Floyd Taylor, Leon Gregory, Laverne Crabtree & Clyde E. Taylor, R. L. Taylor (R. L. Taylor may be deceased, says his share is to buy him a nice monument), Algie and Joe Taylor
No executor named
Witnesses: E. M. Mehr & Geo. W. Walker
TAYLOR, MARGRETT ELLEN CATHERINE, of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 2 Dec 1932, Probated 18 Jul 1940
Sons: William Henry Newton Taylor (deceased) and James Walter Taylor
Daughters: Mrs. Laura Alice Taylor (widow of D. H. Taylor, deceased), Susan Francis Hart (wife of Lee H. Hart), Margrett Lucinda Cobb (deceased, was the wife of Macon A. Cobb), Cora Bell Garrett (deceased, was the wife of George B. Garrett), Electy Viola Connell (wife of S. S. Connell), Ellie Brown (wife of J. T. Brown, Jr.) and Ida Pearl Agee (wife of R. C. Agee)
Grand daughter: Lillian Esther Peal (only child of William Henry Newton Taylor, deceased)
Grand son: L. B. Cobb (only child of Margrett Lucinda Cobb, deceased and Macon A. Cobb)
Grand children: Beatrice (married, but can't recall her husbands name), Cleo, George Taylor and Jack Garrett (the children of Cora Bell Garrett, deceased, and George B. Garrett)
Executor: Son, James Walter Taylor
Witnesses: Leslie Vernon & R. L. Thompson
TAYLOR, MARY, of Friendship, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 29 Dec 1934, Codicil dated 25 May 1936, Probated 6 Jan 1940
Husband: A. W. Taylor, deceased
Niece: Nina Bell Park
Great niece: Aleen Park
Sisters: Betty White, deceased and Lennie Davis, deceased
Heirs of sister, Betty White: J. A. White, Mary Thomas White, G. D. White and Eugene White
Heirs of sister, Lennie Davis: Finis Davis, Ed David, Bernard David, Myra Davis Taylor, Delia Davis Hughes and Waunelle Davis (Waunelle is a minor)
Executors: Nephews, J. A. White & Finis Davis, Codicil changes this to remove Finis Davis as executor
Witnesses to will & codicil: Herbert A. Perry & H. B. Nance
TAYLOR, W. T.
Will dated 6 Apr 1929, Probated 1 Sep 1934
Wife: Maggie Taylor
Mentions having 12 living children, not named
Home place, located in the 8th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN, bounded by Jessie & Guy Taylor, Webb, Booth, Burnett, & Cleek.
Executrix: Wife, Maggie Taylor
Witnesses: R. F. Jerman & M. F. Gaba
TAYLOR, W. T.
Will dated 7 Oct 1936, Probated 24 May 1944
Wife: Not named, appears to be deceased (requested to be buried by her)
Children: Lonnie F. Taylor & Mrs. Bessie Watson
Executor: Young friend and neighbor, A. H. Hughes
Witnesses: E. G. McLean & J. B. Avery
THACKER, MARY C., of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 19 Feb 1946, Probated 17 Dec 1946
Daughter: Mrs. Ernestine Thacker Bandy, of Memphis, TN
Son: Carney Thacker (Veteran of WWI)
Executor: Daughter, Mrs. Ernestine Thacker Bandy
Witnesses: Harriet W. Smith & J. Paschall Davis
THOMPSON, R. L.
Will dated 6 Apr 1945, Codicil dated 12 Jun 1945, Probated 6 Aug 1945
Sister: Mattie Booth, of Maury City, TN
Brothers: H. E. Thompson & Jim Thompson (Jim is deceased, was husband of Mrs. Dixie Thompson)
Nephews: Thompson Cates, Alymer Cates (Alymer is critically ill, and is the husband of Mary Perry Cates), Herbert Cates (Herbert is deceased, has heirs, not named) & Frank Thompson (son of H. E. Thompson)
Nieces: Gladys McMillian, Mary Warren & Clara Brandon (Clara is deceased, has heirs, not named), Virginia Boling Lewis, Madie Thompson, Virginia Pearce and Clare Thompson (Virginia & Clare are the daughters of H. E. Thompson
Mentions: Mrs. Byrd Rhoades of Bells, TN, Murna B. Thompson Mitchell, Bob Green and Allie Green (children of Oscar Green) (no relationship given to any of these people)
Trustees for home owned in Alamo, TN, to be used as a parsonage for the First Christian Church of Alamo: Claude Conley, Paul B. Conley and W. E. May
Owns 1/6 interest in hotel in Newbern, TN
Executors: H. E. Thompson & Frank Thompson
Witnesses to will and codicil: Cary Alsobrook & Glen Cates
TINKER, J. F., of the 1st Civil District, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 30 May 1925, Probated 18 Oct 1937
Wife: Sarah E. Tinker
Daughter: Annie Tinker Crowe
Other heirs: Mrs. M. A. Tinker Howell, Samuel H. Tinker, Stephen W. Tinker, Albert L. Tinker, Mrs. Grace Tinker Dodson, Frank Tinker, Horace Tinker, W. A. Tinker and Mrs. Fannie Tinker Bickerstaff.
Real estate owned includes the Tom Brooks farm
Executor: Sons, W. A. Tinker, Albert L. Tinker and Frank Tinker.
Witnesses: J. F. Tinker, H. L. Cates, S. L. Henderson & J. J. Crowe
TODD, J. H., of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 24 Jul 1947, Codicil dated 2 Dec 1948, Probated 26 Dec 1950
Sons: Homer Todd, Seth Todd, Don Todd
Daughter: Mrs. Mada Simmons
Farm in 2nd Civil District, bounded by Raines, Scarborough & J. H. Buckner. Tract of land in the 2nd Civil District, bounded by McKibben, Young, J. H. Todd & McDearmon, purchased from Todd & Robbins. Another tract bounded by J. H. Todd home place, Woods and by Todd (formerly Robbins). Home place bounded by Scarborough & J. H. Todd (Geo. Todd & Robbins)
Executor: J. Frank Warmath, revoked by codicil, then appointed E. L. Boone
Witnesses to will: J. H. Keenan & Christine C. Luckey
Witnesses to codicil: Harold McLeary & Charles H. Bauhs
TUCKER, J. G.
Will dated 31 Aug 1930, Probated Jan. 1931
Wife: Fannie Tucker
Son: Percy Tucker
Daughter: Mrs. Georgia Beaver
Home place located in 11th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN, bounded by Powell, Darden, Lambert & Cook. Second tract of land located in the 11th Civil District, bounded by Lambert, Cogburn, Taylor & Stallings. Third tract of land located in the 11th Civil District, bounded by Powell, Bolling & Edwards. Fourth tract of land located in the 11th Civil District, bounded by Warren, Leggett, Powell & Swift. 3rd and 4th tracts bought from Ed Powell
Executor: Son, Percy Tucker
Witnesses: R. F. Jerman, S. H. Burnett & Mary P. Tratt
VANDYKE, F. J.
Will dated 15 Nov 1933, Probated 28 Sep 1934
Wife: Mary Vandyke
Son: J. C. Vandyke
Mentions having other children, not named
Executor: Son, J. C. Vandyke
Witnesses: Jno. H. Harris & J. B. Avery
VANDYKE, W. C.
Will dated 4 Mar 1940, Codicils dated 6 Nov 1944 & 1 Aug 1945, Probated 6 Dec 1946
Mentions: Mrs. Lillie Gaba, deceased, and her five children: Ariel Gaba (Mrs. Ariel Gaba Couch by 1 Aug 1945), William Gaba (in US armed forces by 1 Aug 1945 and across seas), Grayson Gaba, Wilton Gaba and James Edwin Gaba (children of Mrs. Lillie Gaba, deceased, and Martin Gaba), Martin Gaba ("present wife" as of 6 Nov 1944, Sue Gaba). Also mentions Bobbie & Caroline Gaba (children of Martin Gaba and wife, Sue Gaba)
Owns land in the 8th Civil District, bought from David & Will Dodson, bounded by Warren, Laman (formerly Vandyke) & Childress. Also land bounded by Crowley land (now Ball), Yearwood land (Thompson) & the Bolling place.
Executor: Jessie Taylor, uncle of the Gaba children (Jessie Taylor was deceased by 23 Sep 1944, so on that date, Mrs. E. W. Couch was appointed executor.
Witnesses to will: Mrs. Cary Alsobrook, Mrs. Grace L. Perry & Cary Alsobrook
Witnesses to appointment of Mrs. E. W. Couch as executor: Glen Cates, Mrs. Grace L. Perry & Carey Alsobrook
Witnesses to codicil dated 6 Nov 1944: R. F. Jerman, Mrs. Grace L. Perry & Glen Cates
Witnesses to codicil dated 1 Aug 1945: Carey Alsobrook, Mary Katherine Alsobrook & Glen Cates
VARNER, JASON FRANCE, of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 4 Dec 1943, Probated 30 Mar 1950
Generally Known as Frank Varner or J. Frank Varner
Wife: Lillie Loyd Varner
Brother: Edward M. Varner
Mother: Mrs. Lucy Drake
Mother's second husband: W. L. Drake
Mentions children of his mother's second husband, not named
Owns property containing a cemetery, lot size twelve by twelve, marked off and set aside by iron stakes or markers, located about 90 feet from the Northwest corner of the store house, which lot is located about 40 or 50 feet from Highway No. 54 on the East side of said highway. It is located on the old home place of mother, Mrs. Lucy Drake. Wants to be buried in the cemetery.
Executor: Wife, Lillie Loyd Varner
Witnesses: James B. Nance & Willie May Hopper
VAUGHN, H. L., of Maury City, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 15 Nov 1932, Probated 22 Sep 1936
Mentions: Mrs. Ida Goodwin, Mrs. Gladys Harper and R. V. Harper, Jannie Sue Randle, Willie Lou Wyse, Florence Emerson's 6 children (not named), W. D. Wyse, Hallie Vaughn, M. L. Buford, Bettie Vaughn, Will Privett and C. W. Revelle (no relationship given to any of these people)
Executor: W. D. Wyse
Witnesses: W. H. Carter, S. D. Booth & J. D. Riddick
VESTAL, ALPHUS
Will dated 31 Oct 1934, Probated 29 Apr 1936
Wife: Anna Vestal
Children: Nelson Vestal and Eva Pipkins (two oldest children), Clarence Vestal, Dell Vestal Barnes, Jodie Vestal, Willard Vestal, and Mrs. Izora Griffin
Grand daughter: Helen Pigue
Owns farm in the 5th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN, bounded by Mrs. Izora Griffin, Willard Vestal, Mitchell, Bryant and Duffey heirs. Also owns town house & lot in Bells, bounded by J. R. Kenner, North High St., Vine St. & Wilkerson.
Executors: Willard Vestal, Tom Barnes & my wife Anna Vestal
Witnesses: J. A. Church, D. W. Gochenour & W. F. Poston
WAINRIGHT, W. A., of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 23 Jan 1942, Probated 7 May 1943
Wife: Sophia Wainright
Children: Hal Wainright, Frances Wainright & Mary Wainright
Owns home in Bells in Civil District 5, and farm in Civil District 6
Executor: Daughter, Frances Wainright
Witnesses: W. E. Fortune & H. L. Cates
WALKER, GEO. W.
Will dated 6 Oct 1922, Probated 23 Jan 1945
Wife: Mary F. Walker
Son: C. A. Walker
Daughter: Mrs. J. W. Hess
Owns a Drug Business, Geo. W. Walker & Son, in the town of Bells, TN
Executor: Son, C. A. Walker
Witnesses: C. M. Nunn & G. T. Lewis
WALKER, L. F., of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 15 Jan 1945, Codicil dated 3 Jan 1946, Probated 27 Mar 1946
Age 71, lives on the corner of Austin Peay Memorial Highway & Highway No. 20, Crockett Co.
Brothers: George Walker of Pennsylvania, John R. Walker of Brownsville, TN
Sisters: Miss Minnie Walker & Miss Venia Walker, both of Brownsville, TN
Mentions: Miss Jennie Williams & Mrs. Emma Hawks and her daughter Mrs. Benton Midyett
Owns Barber Shop on Main St., Bells, TN
Executor: G. T. Lewis of Bells, TN, or if he dies, F. H. Harron, Bells, TN
Witnesses to will: H. N. Park & James P. Irion
Witnesses to codicil: Clayton East & T. W. Cates
WALTON, G. W., a widower
Will dated 2 Oct 1936, Probated 12 Nov 1942
Son: Chester Walton
Daughters: Lucy Braden and Dora Rowland
Grand daughter: Birdie Louise Walton (daughter of Chester Walton)
Executor: Son, Chester Walton
Witnesses: R. V. Lilley & W. C. Patton
WARFIELD, LUCY DORSEY
Will dated 26 Nov 1941, Probated 22 May 1948
Sisters: Ernestine Warfield and Elizabeth (no last name given, passed away 26 Dec 1943)
Mentions: Anna C. Warfield, passed away 27 Dec 1944
Executor: Sister, Ernestine Warfield
No witnesses listed
WEEDEN, ANAKA, of Gadsden, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 10 Jul 1940, Probated 14 May 1941
Sons: Haywood Weeden & Albert Weeden
Daughter: Sara Massie
Executor: Son, Haywood Weeden
Witnesses: Frank W. Raines & A. L. Kincaid
WEDDLE, W. G., of Fruitvale, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 20 May 1912, Probated 5 Aug 1912
Minute Book 9, Page 412-413
Wife: Sallie Weddle
Brother: Jas. M. Weddle
Nieces: Etta Weddle, Claudie D. Weddle (both under the age of 21)
Land owned in the 10th civil district, deeded from J. D. Reddick on 28 Nov 1910
Executor: Brother in law, I. M. Thomas
Witnesses: R. N. Raines, J. F. Kincaid
WELCH, J. D., of Friendship, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 1 Dec 1941, Probated 28 Apr 1942
Mentions children, not named. Also mentions J. H. Welch, who may be a child
Executor: J. H. Welch
Witnesses: T. C. Haley & L. F. Dunagan
WHITAKER, DAVID WILLIAM, of Bells, TN
Will dated 5 Jul 1932, Probated 10 Aug 1940
Last name written as both Whitaker & Whittaker throughout will
Employed as a mail carrier since 1904
Wife: Mary Whitaker
Son: D. W. Whitaker, Jr.
Home place in Bells, formerly owned by Miller White. Part of home place formerly owned by John P. Sensing
Executor: Son, D. W. Whitaker, Jr.
Witnesses: J. S. Ball & J. B. Edwards
WHITE, ANNA GREGORY
Will dated 16 Jun 1943, Probated 15 Jul 1948
Sisters: Ema Gregory & Mrs. Frankie Brogdon
No executor or witnesses listed
WHITE, G. T., of Friendship, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 2 Mar 1938, Probated 5 Nov 1938
Wife: Anna Gregory White
Sons: Eugene White, Durwood (or Derwood) White, James White (appears to be the husband of Gracie Vernon White)
Daughter: Mary Thomas White
Testamentary Trustee for daughter Mary Thomas White: Gracie Vernon White
Owns farm known as the Cochran farm, in 15th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN, other land bounded by Sanders, Woodside, John Woods, R. G. Watson
Executor: Son, James White
Witnesses: J. B. Avery & Leslie Vernon
WILKERSON, J. M., of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 2 Oct 1935, Probated 4 Mar 1943
Wife: Cora Wilkerson
Sons: J. B. Wilkerson (may be deceased, will states "to heirs of") & Elmer Wilkerson Sr.
Daughters: Mrs. Ada Cates and Mrs. Maie Spellings (both may be deceased, will states "to heirs of")
Grandsons: Elmer Wilkerson Jr. and Thomas Wilkerson (sons of Elmer Wilkerson Sr. and his deceased wife Jessie Darden Wilkerson)
Home farm located in the 6th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN, purchased from Vandyke & Edwards, and owns several houses in Alamo, TN
Executrix: Wife, Cora Wilkerson
Witnesses: A. K. Montague, Walter Conley & Mrs. R. F. Boling
WILLIAMS, A. (ARNOLD), of the 1st Civil District, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 10 Sep 1945, Probated 1 May 1948
Wife: Olive Williams
Executor: Wife, Olive Williams
Witnesses: E. C. Smothers & Wrant Williams
WILLIAMS, ANN or ANNE (Miss), of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 19 Feb 1935, Probated 1 Mar 1940
Niece: Mrs. Olive Williams
Nephews: E. N. Richards, W. I. Richards and T. H. Williams
Has interest in the farm known as the Matthew Williams home place, located in the 1st Civil District, Crockett Co., TN
Executor: A. Williams, husband of my niece, Mrs. Olive Williams
Witness to her mark: E. E. Emison
Witnesses to will: A. M. Mcimallan & Otha Patterson
WILLIAMS, E. B.
Will dated 17 Jul 1940, Probated 21 Jan 1941
Wife: Zora M. Williams
Mentions children, not named
Executor: Wife, Zora M. Williams
Witnesses: Cary Alsobrook & H. B. Nance
WILLIAMS, ELLEN, of Bells, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 21 Feb 1933, Probated 9 Nov 1939
Children: Alsie Taylor of Bells, TN, Josie Fitch of Murfresboro, IL, and Lucy Sherron
Owns house & lot in Bells, TN, 5th Civil District, bounded by Eliza Piggie
Witnesses: Rebecca Jennings & W. F. Butler
WILLIAMS, JOHN SMITHTON, of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 5 Apr 1945, Probated 30 Jul 1948
Wife: Mamie Snow Bird Williams
Children: Jewell Williams Jones, Clifton Williams, Owen Williams, James Phillip Williams, Mamie Luke Williams Carter, Margaret Williams Klyce, Rebecca Williams, Lenora Williams Reams and Lacy Earl Williams.
Executors: Daughter, Jewell Williams Jones & Son, Clifton Williams
Witnesses: B. A. Evans & R. H. Norville
WILLIAMS, OLLIE, of Bells, Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 19 Nov 1945, Probated 9 Jul 1946
Wife: Irma Elnora Williams
Sons: Wesley Nathaniel Williams & Jere Harold Williams
Daughter: Alice Elizabeth Williams
Several parcels of land, deeded by S. L. Henderson, E. L. Reasons, N. V. Williams, J. C. Johnson, J. A. Bailey, E. C. Mullen and J. B. Boyd, Et. Als
Executors: Wife, Irma Elnora Williams & Son, Wesley Nathaniel Williams
Witnesses: E. C. Smothers & C. Rex Mehr, Jr.
WILLIAMSON, J. T.
Will dated 30 Oct 1929, Probated 29 Jun 1935
Sons: Benonie Williamson & J. A. Williamson
Daughters: Idora Williamson Dobbins, Maggie Pool & Minnie Putman
Testamentary trustee for Maggie Pool: J. D. Riddick
Owns land in the 10th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN, once tract known as the Ozment place
Executor: Son, J. A. Williamson
Witnesses: R. F. Jerman & C. E. Jerman
WINSTON, JERRY, SR., of Alamo, Crockett Co., TN (lives on Main St.)
Will dated 9 Jan 1928, Probated 10 Feb 1928
Minute Book 11, Page __
Wife: Ada Winston
Sons: Jerry Winston Jr., Willie, Elisha & Dave
Daughter: Janie Mason
Step-son: James Allen
Owns farm in the 6th Civil District, Crockett Co.
Executors: Sons, Jerry Winston & Willie Winston
Witnesses: Harry S. Avery, T. J. Smith & W. A. Cook
WOODALL, J. H., of Crockett Co., TN
Will dated 12 May 1927, Probated 19 Sep 1930
Step daughter: Sallie Layton
Daughters: Minnie Henderson & Lillie Sudbury
Grandson: Otho Sudbury (son of Lillie Sudbury)
Guardian & trustee for step daughter, Sallie Layton: Otho Sudbury & his mother Lillie Sudbury
Farm, located in the 12th Civil District of Crockett Co., bounded by R, L. & Will Griffen & Clem Curtis
Executor: Otho Sudbury
Witnesses: W. H. Griffin & Azalee Taylor
YEARWOOD, J. F.
Will dated 11 Mar 1924, Probated 30 Dec 1933
Wife: M. E. Yearwood
Son: A. D. Yearwood
Mentions having five children, none named other than son A. D.
Home place in Alamo, bounded by Worrell, Maxedon & Goodloe
Executor: Son, A. D. Yearwood
Witnesses: S. E. Johnson & J. H. Permenter
YEARWOOD, W. R.
Will dated 5 Jan 1944, Probated 19 Sep 1948
Wife: Esther Quinley Yearwood
Daughter: Lillie Jewell Yearwood
Adopted Son: Warner Yearwood
Executor: Wife, Esther Quinley Yearwood
Witnesses: Harry Knox & J. B. Avery, Sr.
YOUNG, EMMA, of Halls, Lauderdale Co., TN
Will dated 22 Nov 1933, Probated 13 Oct 1937
[This will extract is included, because it was filed in Crockett Co., TN]
Father: John M. Parker
Niece: Mrs. Willie Vaughn
Land owned in the 13th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN, bounded by Chestnutt Bluff and Maury City Road, James Littles & A. J. Henderson, inherited from father, John M. Parker. Land contains a family graveyard.
Executor: Niece, Mrs. Willie Vaughn
Witnesses: Sam Siegal & J. L. Sloan