John H. BILLS, chairman.

A. H. ROSE and J. B. FAWCETT, quorum justices.

The following is a synopsis of business transacted in the County Court of Hardeman at its September term, 1867,

Eleanor MAYFIELD, appointed adm’r on the estate of A. MAYFIELD, dec’d.

Thomas L. DURHAM, appointed guardian of S. C. DURHAM.

Paul T. JONES, appointed guardian of James M. WILLIAMS.

Report sale land, belonging to estate of William CUMMINGS, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchaser.

Order appointing commissioners to lay off dower of Emily DOYLE.

Report commissioners appointed to set apart one year’s provisions to Jane MARSH, Elizabeth HERRIMAN and Nancy COSBY filed and approved.

Order legitimating and changing names of Ellen WHITFORD and JOHN L. WHITFORD to that of Ellen and John L. MATTHEWS.

Order for E. P. MCNEAL, D. E. DURRETT and Paul T. JONES to sell gold belonging to their wards.

Order for Wiley FORT to sell uncurrent money belonging to this ward, W. T. JONES.

Order writ inquiry to ascertain mental capacity of S. C. DURHAM and report of jury filed and confirmed.

Four overseer of road appointments.

Order guardian adlitem reference and report in case W. J. CARRUTH vs. Emily DOYLE et al.

Order guardian adlitem and reference in case of W. H. BLACK, adm’r, et al, vs. A. V. and L. C. FERGUSON.

Report commissioners appointed to set apart dower to Eugenia M. BOWERS filed and confirmed, and title decreed.

Order guardian adlitem and order pro confesso in case of T. E. MCCLENDON, et al., vs. Charles PHILIPS et al.

Order an election for constable in district number 11.

Order releasing the estate of B. BRANCH from interest.

Resignation of B. P. ANDERSON, register, tendered and accepted.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of Edward CAVNAR, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of E. KIRKLAND, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of John CARRAWAY, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of Mary HUGHES, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of Francis SMITH, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of T. J. SUMMONS, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of B. BOWERS, dec’d.

Order to pay the adm’r of the estate of William CUMMINGS, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of Samuel BUNTING, dec’d.

The following settlements, inventories, etc., presented and approved, to wit:

A settlement with J. H. ROBINSON, adm’r estate of M. D. PANKEY, dec’d.

A settlement with J. H. ROBINSON, adm’r estate of E. O. HUMPHREY, dec’d.

A settlement with John J. GRACE, adm’r estate of J. M. GRACE, dec’d.

A settlement with W. O. and J. A. LANIER, adm’r estate of J. H. LANIER, dec’d.

A settlement with George S. GIBSON, executor estate of W. M. WELCH, dec’d.

A settlement with William SMITH, executor estate of James SMITH, dec’d.

A settlement with A. TURNER, executor estate of George OVERTON, dec’d.

A settlement with J. B. HARRIS, guardian of A. R. and E. R. HARRIS.

A settlement with J. H. ROBINSON, guardian of J. O. BUNTING.

A settlement with William SMITH, guardian of heirs of James SMITH.

A settlement with R. H. WALTON, guardian of Mary E. WALTON.

A settlement with J. W. WILKS, guardian of L. A. and Ann E. SAMMONS.

An inventory property estate of John DELK, dec’d, by W. K. DELK, adm’r.

An inventory property estate Ann H. ROBINSON, dec’d, by John D. BREWSTER, adm’r.

An inventory property estate Jesse GAUGH, dec’d, by L. S. GAUGH, adm’r.

An account sale property estate George M. BROGDEN, dec’d, by F. T. MYERS, adm’r.

An inventory property of Mattie E. D. LAKE by J. M. MORGAN, guardian.

An inventory property of R. Y. and E. WILLIAMS, by D. E. DURRETT, guardian.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 14 Sept. 1867, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

The funeral of George M. BROGDEN will be preached at the Methodist church, in Bolivar, on Sunday, the 14th of July at 11 o’clock.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 13 July 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

Obituary

George M. BROGDEN, one of our best citizens died on the 13th of April, at his own residence, in Hardeman county, Tenn. His life has been one of exemplification, of tried veracity and unflinching integrity. As a neighbor he was regarded by them who know him best as number one, always generous, kind, and ready to help in time of need; noted for this honesty and punctuality in all business matters. No man stands higher in the estimation of his fellow citizens for honesty than George A. BROGDEN – plain, unsophisticated gentleman who lived by principle, without any particular formula or etiquette, with manners, blunt and pure. Brother BROGDEN professed religion many years ago, and strictly adhered to its sublime principles until the day of his death; a regular attendant at church, and for two months before his death he took more than usual interest in behalf of the cause of God, and I can truthfully say the Methodist branch of God’s church on earth has lost a true, loyal and faithful member. He left many warm-hearted friends behind who sincerely, mourn his departure from time, and who also offer their condolence to his sorrowing widow. He lived his allotted time, or nearly so, upon earth, upwards of sixty years old at his demise, serving his day and generation with usefulness, almost without spot or blemish. He has gone to the good man’s home in the skies, where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest, and can sweetly sing. I hope to meet the honest, faithful man of God in heaven. May heaven smile upon his widow.

J. H. GARRETT
May 20, 1867

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 25 May 1867, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

 

J. H. BILLS, Chairman, presiding.

A. H. ROSE and J. B. FAWCETT guorum justices.

The following is a synopsis of business transacted in the County Court of Hardeman county at its May term, 1867.

R. D. CROSS appointed adm’r on the estate of Thomas SPRINGFIELD, dec’d.

P. M. HUDDLESTON appointed adm’r on the estate of E. T. STEWART, dec’d.

F. T. MYERS appointed adm’r on the estate of George M. BROGDEN, dec’d.

Thomas A. GREEN appointed guardian of Richard T. CROSS.

R. D. CROSS appointed guardian of Ida CROSS.

Susan CARRAWAY appointed guardian of Mary V. CARRAWAY.

J. H. BRINT appointed guardian of Z. T. SIMPSON.

Order binding Lucy HOLMES, colored child, to J. H. HOLMES.

Report of Poor House Commissioners filed and confirmed.

Order removing R. M. INGRAM, guardian of George N. INGRAM, and appointed John D. USSERY in his stead.

Order to pay the heirs of William SIMPSON, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of Eil COX, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of Thomas H. HUDSON, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of Thornton JONES, dec’d.

Report sale of land belonging to the estate of W. N. SHINAULT, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchaser.

Report sale of land belonging to the estate of J. M. RAY, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchasers.

Report sale of land belonging to the estate of John FIELD, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchaser.

Order allowing R. L. MCNEESE, guardian, credit in his settlement for taxes, wrongfully assessed against him.

Order accepting resignation of H. BISHOP, guardian of J. W. HUMPHREYS and appointing W. J. COATES in his stead.

Report sale of town lots belonging to the estate of J. E. MASTIN, dec’d, filed and confirmed, adn title decreed to purchasers.

Order appointing commissioners to assign dower to Mrs. E. L. NEARIN renewed.

Order appointing commissioners to set aside one year’s provisions to Elizabeth BROYDON.

Order for D. F. Ham, adm’r of estate of M. H. LAKE, dec’d, to sell gold belonging to said estate.

Order for S. H. DUNCAN, adm’r of estate of Allen SEXTON, dec’d, to sell gold belonging to said estate.

Report of a jury of view filed and confirmed.

Report of commissioners appointed to divide lands of Joel GRANTHAM, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed.

Order fine of ten dollars against W. J. DAVIS, adm’r of C. COPE, dec’d, for disregard of order to settle said estate and contempt of court.

Report commissioners appointed to set apart one year’s provisions to Mary SEXTON filed and confirmed.

One overseer of road appointment.

Order pro-confesso and reference in case of J. W. ROSS and wife vs. heirs of English HULL, dec’d.

Order appointing commissioners to divide lands of Elijah HULL, dec’d, among his heirs.

Order releasing W. C. MASHBURN, guardian of the heirs of Hardy MASHBURN, dec’d, from interest.

Report of advancements in case of William MCCARTER et al. vs. heirs of T. C. and Catherine MCCARTER, dec’d, filed and confirmed and order to pay heirs.

Order pro-confesso and continuance in case of L. B. FARRIS vs. Rhoden BOWERS.

A pro-rata statement of the estate of William CUMMINGS, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and the adm’r, W. S. DOUGHERTY, ordered to pay out the creditors according to same.

A pro-rata statement of the estate of Joseph R. WOODS, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and the adm’r, J. C. PREWITT, ordered to pay out to creditors according to same.

The following settlements, inventories and account sales, presented, approved and ordered to be recorded and files, to wit:

A settlement with J. C. PREWITT, adm’r of estate of Joseph R. WOODS, dec’d.

A settlement with J. R. ANDERSON, adm’r of estate of David WHITFORD, dec’d.

A settlement with James PYBSS, adm’r of estate of C. CANNON, dec’d.

A settlement with Bailey MACON, adm’r of estate of J. S. JOURDAN, dec’d.

A settlement with J. C. SPINKS, adm’r of estate of Joseph A. WOODS, dec’d.

A settlement with R. D. CROSS, adm’r of estate of B. M. CROSS, dec’d.

A settlement with David WOODS, guardian of John D. WOODS.

A settlement with H. BISHOP, guardian of J. W. HUMPHREYS.

A settlement with Andrew SAIN, guardian of Elizabeth SAIN.

An inventory property estate of J. A. CARUTHERS, dec’d, by W. A. CARUTHERS, ex’r.

An inventory property estate of Allen SEXTON, dec’d, by S. H. DUNCAN, adm’r.

An inventory property estate of Allen COX, dec’d, by J. M. MITCHELL, adm’r.

An inventory property estate of James WOOD, dec’d, by R. H. WOOD, ex’r.

An account sales property estate of J. A. CARUTHERS, dec’d, by W. A. CARUTHERS, ex’r.

An account sales property estate of Benjamin WILKS, dec’d, by Wilks and McMahon, ex’r.

AN account sales property estate of Bernard MCMAHON, dec’d by John HOWE, adm’r.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 18 May 1867, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.