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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. 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.
Will dated 28 Oct 1903, Probated ? (probably between 7 Dec 1903, and Feb. Term 1904) 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
Will dated 4 Oct 1901, Probated Nov. Term, 1901 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Will dated 23 Sep 1900, Codicil dated 14 Jul 1905, Probated 18 Dec 1905 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 |
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