Non Voters, Attention!
We learn from good authority that Rev. N. A. D. BRYANT, registrar of this county, will be here on Monday next for the purpose of issuing certificates to those who are entitled to them. Let no one, who has claims fail to present them. It is the desire of the Registrar to do justice, under the law, to all, both white and black. Under the strict provisions of the law, many persons who have not done so for one cause or another, can procure registration papers if they will come forward and do their duty. A man who can register and fails to do it, does not only himself but shi county and friends a great wrong. Voters are needed. Remember this.

The Bolivar Bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 04 Jan. 1868, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

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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 November term, 1867;

William A. MOORE, the executor appointed in will of E. A. NEWBILL, dec’d, duly qualified and received letters testamentary.

W. L. THOMPSON appointed adm’r on the estate of J. E. V. LITTRELL, dec’d.

Pitser MILLER, appointed adm’r on the estate of Ally THRESHER, dec’d.

J. B. FRANKLIN appointed adm’r on the estate of George W. MINTER, dec’d.

James B. BRINT appointed guardian of Sarah F., Alice, and Willie POWELL.

Alvin BISHOP appointed guardian of W. S., J. C., and Emily SIMPSON.

James P. FERGUSON appointed guardian of Andrew V. FERGUSON.

P. M. CRAWFORD appointed guardian of Louisa C. FERGUSON.

P. M. CRAWFORD appointed guardian of James, Samuel, and Susan LANIER.

W. D. MAULDIN appointed guardian of Lizzie G., Exer L., George W., Ida W., and Willie BROWN.

William SMITH renewed his bond as guardian of the heirs of James SMITH, dec’d.

Order binding Robert GRAHAM, colored child, to G. W. GRAHAM.

Order authorizing Mrs. Francis SIMPSON to erect or establish a public ferry.

Order requiring all persons hereafter applying to have children bound to them, to bring the child or children into open court.

Order allowing N. A. D. BRYANT, adm’r of the estate of J. W. INGRAM, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

Order allowing William LAX, adm’r of W. P. INGRAM, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

Order judgement, debt, interest and cost in case of J. B. HARRIS, C. & M. , vs. P. M. DERRYBERRY.

One Jury of View and seven appointments of Overseers of Roads.

Order accepting resignation of J. R. ROBERTSON, adm’r of estate of A. T. ROBERTSON, dec’d, and appointing W. A. MCDONALD in his stead.

Order guardian adlitem in case of N. H. WHITEHORN et al vs. heirs of J. O. MOHUNDRO, dec’d.

Order appointing commissioners to assign dower unto Nancy WHITEHORN.

Order allowing W. H. TODD, adm’r of J. H. RAINS, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

Order pro confesso and order guardian adlitem in case of Rebecca FITZHUGH et al vs. Charles E. POLK et al.

Order appointing commissioners to divide the lands of Ann E. FITZHUGH, dec’d, among her heirs.

Report commissioners appointed to set apart one year’s provisions to Elizabeth MAYFIELD, Mary A. HAMER, and Eliza P. FORBES filed and approved.

A pro rata statement of the insolvent estate of James O. MOHUNDRO, dec’d, presented, approved, and amounts due creditors ordered to be paid according to same.

Order guardian adlitem in case of William VAUGHAN and wife vs. W. F. HERRIMAN et al.

Order appointing commissioners to divide land of Joseph HERRIMAN, dec’d.

Order pro confesso, guardian adlitem and reference in case of Annie GAUGH et al vs. J. W. GAUGH et al.

Order reference and renewell in case of H. C. KNOWLTON vs. B. A. NEWLAND et al.

Order pro confesso and reference in case of Rebecca SMALLY et al vs. J. C. TILTON.

Order pro confesso, guardian adlitem and reference in case of Abel STEWART vs. heirs of Whitson STEWART, dec’d.

Order guardian adlitem and reference in case of T. L. ROSS vs. E. S. HICKS et al.

Order guardian adlitem and reference in case of J. H. ROBINSON vs. Arthur PEARCE.

Order guardian adlitem and reference in case of James L. CRAIG vs. Alfred T. CRAIG et al.

Order guardian adlitem and reference in case of D. F. HAM et al vs. J. A. FLEET et al.

Order pro confesso and reference in case of B. F. DAVIS, adm’r, et al vs. Nancy COWAN et al.

Order pro confesso in case of Richard TALLY et al vs. heirs of R. J. Fortner, dec’d.

Order reference in case of T. E. MCCLENDON et al vs. Charles PHILIPS.

Order sale lands belonging to estates of Jesse GAUGH, dec’d, Whitson STEWART, dec’d, E. M. HICKS, dec’d, Andrew CRAIG, dec’d, M. J. MOORE, dec’d, Caroline FLEET, dec’d, Henry DAVIS, dec’d, R. J. FORTNER, dec’d, Braddock FOSTER, dec’d, and Jacob MCCLENDON, dec’d.

Order sale town lots belonging to the estates of E. O. HUMPHREY, dec’d, and Aquillar CARRUTH, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of C. and R. MCGUIRE, dec’d, L. JOHNSON, dec’d, and D. D. BERRY, dec’d.

Order appointing commissioners to assign dower unto Rebecca SMALLY, dec’d.

Report commissioners appointed to assign dower unto Eleanor MOORE filed and confirmed and title decreed.

Report sale land belonging to estate Etheldrid DANIEL, dec’d, filed and confirmed and title decreed to purchaser.

Report sale land belonging to estate of E. L. NEARIN, dec’d, filed and confirmed as to part, and order for biddings to remain open on balance until next term.

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

Order requiring all persons having apprentices bound to them to renew their bonds every two years.

Order continuing A. H. ROSE as special administrator of estate of G. W. IRVIN, dec’d.

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

A settlement with A. HARVEY, adm’r estate N. N. and E. NEW, dec’d.

A settlement with James PANKEY, adm’r estate George M. WILLIAMS, dec’d.

A settlement with E. REAVES, adm’r estate H. J. MCKINNIE, dec’d.

A settlement with J. B. COMER, adm’r estate Ann COMER, dec’d.

A settlement with D. JOHNSON, adm’r estate Bryant JOHNSON, dec’d.

A settlement with W. MCKINNIE, adm’r estate D. MCKINNIE.

A settlement with C. and J. A. COX, adm’r estate Eli COX, dec’d.

A settlement with A. P. MOORE, guardian of H. M. DURHAM.

A settlement with Thomas C. JONES, guardian of Octavia POLK, Jr.

A settlement with W. M. NORMENT, guardian of Mrs. B. A. HARRIS, dec’d.

A settlement with J. B. SIMMONS, guardian of WORRELL heirs.

A settlement with C. H. CAMPBELL, guardian of M. J. CAMPBELL.

A settlement with I. N. CAMPBELL, guardian of E. A. and J. J. CAMPBELL.

An inventory estate George M. WILLIAMS, dec’d, by James PANKEY, adm’r.

An inventory estate Zella THOMAS, dec’d, by B. THOMAS, adm’r.

An inventory estate S. DUDLEY, dec’d, by J. J. POLK, ex’r.

An account sales estate S. DUDLEY, dec’d, by J. J. POLK, ex’r.

An account sales estate G. M. WILLIAMS, dec’d by J. PANKEY, adm’r.

An account sales estate David CHEARS, dec’d, by J. J. POLK, adm’r.

An account sales property Octavia POLK, Jr., by T. C. JONES, guardian.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 23 Nov. 1867, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

Rev. N. A. D. BRYANT, registration officer, was here yesterday discharging his duties. He goes to Toone’s station today and will be at New Castle on next Monday. Tuesday following he returns to Bolivar. Make a note of this and call on the Register at your earliest convenience.

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

Where is BRYANT? Why did he fail to be here on last Monday and Tuesday, as he promised? Will he come to Bolivar to register voters? Why does he delay? These are questions asked on every hand. We cannot answer. Probably the Reverend gentleman can. Will he do it? All are anxious to hear from the registration officer on this point.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 06 July 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

Last Tuesday, Rev. N. A. D. BRYANT, registration officer for Hardeman, opened his books in this place and proceeded to issue certificates. We understand that he left on the Thursday evening train for the Junction, and that he will return to Bolivar on next Monday. About fifty certificates were issued by the officer while he was here, of this number, however, some ten or twelve are null and void, they having been issued to persons who hold commissions from the Governor, while the law itself provides that no certificate shall be valid based upon a commission issued since the 5th of June, 1865, and as the mistake was innocently made, parties are notified that the certificates so issued cannot be used.

There is only one or two persons in the county who hold commissions from the Governor, dated prior to the time above mentioned, consequently they are the only one who can legally register upon the grounds of having been commissioned by the chief State executive officer. Our people should bear in mind that but a few weeks intervene between this day and the first of August, and that it is all important that every man who can register should do so. As we said above, Mr. BRYANT will be here again on Monday, County Court day, for the purpose of discharging the duties of his office. We also learn that Tuesday next is the day on which the freedmen can come forward and claim their certificates. We are not advised of any other movements of the registration officer.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 29 June 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

The same old tune is yet sung – no registration in Hardeman. The Rev. N. A. D. BRYANT, we are led to believe, will be here on next Monday, for the purpose of recording the names of voters, though we have had no official hint of the kind. The excuse is that books and blanks are needed. We are informed that the much-needed papers were sent to a certain person who is not a citizen of this county two or three weeks ago. What right, we ask, has he to pocket the public documents that belong to Hardeman?

Mr. BRYANT has the commission and has accepted the office of register. No one is permitted by the law to do as one certain man, or thing, is doing. It is a down right shame that a whole county should, without the shadow of a cause, be thus misused and outraged. What have we done? Have we, as a people, defied any law? Have we, as a people, ever failed to acquiesce in the laws of the Legislature? WIll some of the radical party please answer these questions.

We want to know of what we are guilty. Surely, if we have done wrong, some one can point out the act. Will they do it? There are here today, old, time-honored Union men, who have two certificates of registration in their pockets, and yet they are not allowed to vote, and are now even denied the right to procure the third one. Never on earth has a people been so subject to the caprices of unstable minds as we are today.

Today you are made a voter – tomorrow denied the right to vote. How long are such things to last? Can no measures be adopted that will at least fix a permanent law for the governing of the franchise? If not, there is but little use of attempting to procure certificates, even should the register be good enough to commence his duties on Monday. Truly, we are kicked about like the veriest football that ever rolled through dust or mud. Whose fault is it? It is not our own. We are guilty of no crime; no charges even are preferred against us, yet we are made to suffer innumerable wrongs. This cannot last. A change must come.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 15 June 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

After weeks of unnecessary delay the kind, good-hearted and malicious tyrant who lords it over the people of Tennessee in a manner that would cause a tinge from very shame to mantle the cheek of a Nero on a brutal Congor chief, has graciously extended to this county a favor, yes, a favor! and commissioned N. A. D. BRYANT as Register. BRYANT has his commission, accepts of the office, but cannot proceed with his work until the “noble Governor” or some other loyal leaguer sees fit to send him papers, blanks and books.

We hope the registrar will inform the people of his movements and give all an opportunity to register, provided they can do so under the law. The time is but short now, less than two months, and the successor of Mr. RUFFIN should commence the work of manufacturing voters as soon as possible. Mr. BRYANT is doubtless aware of the fact that his old friends, neighbors and fellow citizens are exceedingly anxious for him to open his office.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 01 June 1867, Page 2. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

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The following is a synopsis of business transacted in the County Court of Hardeman county, at its November term, 1866.

J. M. WEBB appointed administrator on the estate of James WEBB, dec’d.
John R. RAY appointed administrator on the estate of James M. RAY, dec’d.
Daniel HUNT appointed administrator on the estate of James DICKINSON, dec’d.
J. J. SHINAULT appointed administrator on the estate of William N. SHINAULT, dec’d.
A. J. MOORE appointed administrator on the estate of M. P. CRISP, dec’d.
Andrew TURNER appointed administrator on the estate of James DENNY, dec’d.
Matthew BROOKS appointed administrator on the estate of Jane EAGAN, dec’d.
A. H. THORNTON appointed administrator on the estate of J. M. KIRK, dec’d.
John GLASS appointed administrator on the estate of J. L. WILLIAMS, dec’d.
T. L. ROSS appointed administrator on the estate of E. M. HICKS, dec’d.
John M. JOHNSON appointed administrator on the estate of John JOHNSON, dec’d.
H. W. DUNCAN appointed administrator on the estate of Thomas D. GRAY, dec’d.
James P. CHAMBERS appointed administrator on the estate of Thomas E. CHAMBERS, dec’d.
The last Will and Testament of D. T. HODGE, dec’d, presented and probated, Margaret J. HODGE and Aaron E. Kelley, exec’rs.
The last Will and Testament of William MOORE, dec’d, probated, James M. TAYLOR, executor.
The last Will and Testament of John W. MCKINNEY, probated, Eli HARRIS and T. L. MCGEE, executors.
W. J. ANDERSON appointed guardian to A. S. ANDERSON.
J. C. SPINKS appointed guardian to heir of James E. LAKE, dec’d.
Laura M. LAKE appointed guardian to Mattie E. D. LAKE.
J. M. RICHARDSON appointed guardian to George T. INGRAM.
N. A. D. BRYANT appointed guardian to Mary V. DODSON.
Report on sale of land belonging to estate of Joel B. MOTLEY, dec’d, filed and confirmed and title decreed to purchasers.
Report on sale of land belonging to estate of James LEATHERS, dec’d, filed and confirmed and title decreed to purchasers.
Report on sale of land belonging to estate of John P. COSBY, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchasers.
Report on sale of land belonging to estate of John B. DANIEL, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchasers.
Report on sale of the 189 acre tract of land belonging to estate of C. & Thomas C. MCCARTER filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchasers.
Report of commissioners appointed to assign dower to Mrs. Margaret I. JOHNSON filed and confirmed and title decreed.
Report of commissioners appointed to assign dower to Mrs. Sarah J. WOODS filed and confirmed and title decreed.
Order appointing commissioners to assign dower to Mrs. Sarah J. BOYD
Order appointing commissioners to assign dower to Wilmoth O. LANIER.
Order appointing commissioners to assign dower to Frances M. LAKE.
Order appointing commissioners to assign dower to Ruth HORNSBY renewed.
Order to pay H. W. DUNCAN, administrator of W. B. DUNCAN, dec’d.
Order to pay the heirs of Martha CREWS, deceased.
Order to pay the heirs of James LEATHERS, deceased.
Order to pay the heirs of William PIRTLE, dec’d.
Order to pay the heirs of H. CARUTHERS, deceased.
Order to pay the heirs of Thomas JONES, dec’d.
Order to pay the heirs of L. DENNY, dec’d.
Order certificate of moral character to A. T. MCNEAL.
Resignation of J. S. OSBORNE as constable of District No. 6, tendered and accepted and an election ordered to fill the vacancy.
Resignation of M. W. GUY, as Justice of the Peace for District No. 10, tendered and accepted and an election ordered to fill the vacancy.
Resignation of J. M. THOMAS as constable of District No. 15, tendered and accepted and an electino ordered to fill the vacancy.
Order for an election to be held in District No. 11, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of James M. KIRK, late constable.
Order for H. J. and J. A. DEAN, administrators of estate of Alsey DEAN, dec’d, to sell uncurrent money belonging the said estate.
Order for D. F. HAM, administrator of estate of M. H. LAKE, dec’d, to sell uncurrent money belonging to said estate.
Order for J. C. PREWITT, administrator of estate of J. E. LAKE, dec’d, to sell uncurrent money belonging to said estate.
Ten appointments of overseers of roads.
Order for summons to W. O. and J. A. LANIER administrators of J. H. LANIER, dec’d, to give other or counter security on their bond for relief of H. W. DOYLE.
Order releasing Maj. Andrew TURNER from interest on note belonging to L. DENNY’s est.
Order commissioners to lay off one years’ provisions to Mrs. B. P. STONE.
Order commissioners to lay off one years’ provisions to Sarah KIRK.
Order commissioners to lay off one years’ provisions to Manima WEBB.
Order guardian ad-litem in cause of W. D. DOWDY and wife vs. heirs of R. DIAL, dec’d.
Order guardian ad-litem reference, and pro-confesso in cause of Benjamin JOHNSON vs. heirs of Mary ROGERS.
Order guardian ad-litem reference, and pro-confesso in cause of Benjamin JOHNSON vs. heirs of Bryant JOHNSON, deceased.
Order pro-confesso and for Clerk to take an account of advancements in cause of J. B. HARDAGE and wife et. als. vs. heirs of Alsey DEAN, deceased.
Order guardian adlitem reference and pro confesso in cause of R. S. HARDY, adm’r, et. als. vs. heir of W. T. PETTUS, dec’d.
Order sale of land belonging to the estate of Eli COX, dec’d.
Order sale of land belonging to estate of C. and Thomas C. MCCARTER, dec’d.
Order sale of land belonging to estate of B. BRANCH, dec’d.
Order sale of land belonging to estate of R. HOLLOMAN, dec’d.
Order sale of land belonging to estate of John FIELD, deceased.
Order sale of land belonging to estate of William SIMPSON, deceased.
Order sale of land belonging to estate of Joseph R. WOODS, deceased.
Order sale of land belonging to estate of E. and F. D. STEWART, deceased.
Report commissioners appointed to partition lands of Daniel H. MARSH, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed.
Order writ inquisition of lunacy for B. F. LANIER.
Order writ inquisition of idiocy for Thomas J., James L. and Hugh DICKINSON.
Order allowing William M. JOHNSON special commission to sell land of Henry POLK (colored) dec’d, further time to report sale of same.
Order pro confesso in cause of R. S. CARTER, administrator vs. the heirs of Thomas DOYLE, deceased.
A pro rata statement of 1st distribution of the estate of J. A. JARRETT, dec’d, presented and confirmed, and Paul T. JONES, adm’r ordered to distribute the same among the creditors according to same.
Report commissioners appointed to set apart one years’ provisions to Mrs. Violet LUTTRELL, filed and approved.
Receipts of creditors to J. B. FRANKLIN, administrator of estate of William PIRTLE, dec’d, for pro rata distribution filed and approved.
The following settlements, inventories, accounts, sales, etc., presented, approved and ordered to be recorded and filed, to wit:
A settlement with MCCLELLAN & RICHARDSON, adm’rs estate B. BRANCH, dec’d.
A settlement with Isaac T. CREWS, adm’r, estate Martha CREWS, dec’d.
A settlement with J. C. FLEMING, trustee of G. A. SANGSTER.
A settlement with Isaac T. CREWS, guardian of Olivia CREWS.
An inventory of the property of the estate W. H. STONE, dec’d, by H. C. KNOWLTON, adm’r.
An inventory of property of the estate J. W. LUTTRELL, dec’d, by J. E. V. LUTTRELL, adm’r.
AN inventory of property of estate Benjamin WILKES, dec’d, by MCMAHON & WILKES, ex’rs.
An inventory of property of estate James AVENT, dec’d, by J. J. POLK, adm’r.
An inventory of property of estate J. O. MOHUNDRO, dec’d, by M. H. WHITEHOUSE, adm’r.
An account sales of property estate Alsey DEAN, dec’d, by H. J. & J. A. DEAN, adm’rs.
An account sales of property estate J. R. HAMBLETON, dec’d, by J. M. SHIVERS, adm’r.
A receipt of J. T. REAVES to his guardian William M. REAVES.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 17 Nov. 1866, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

The following persons have procured registration papers since our last report:

G. G. ADAMS
T. E. MCCLENDON
Jonathan JOYNER
G. S. GIBSON
John HOPKINS
J. B. YOUNG
G. A. WOODSON
W. R. POYNER
W. J. SMITH
N. A. D. BRYANT
W. H. HAM
John GLASS
W. H. BLACK
Thomas CULLEGAN
James R. RUFFIN
A. O. PREWITT
J. S. BELOTE
A. B. CRANE
T. P. PHILLIPS
J. M. FAWCETT
A. COX
W. W. FARLEY
J. BLAYLOCK
B. THOMAS
N. B. USSERY
J. S. LAMBERT
J. B. SHEARRON
E. P. USSERY
Robert MCCLAMROCK
W. R. JACOBS
T. J. JACKSON
J. W. CRAWFORD
John TAYLOR
J. M. JACOBS
J. S. SASSER
B. N. HENDRICK
Ingram WILSON
Nathan GEE
E. M. DUNCAN
William WILSON
H. W. DUNCAN
J. S. ROBERTSON
S. L. VAUGHT
A. J. WILLIAMS
David KERR
Josiah YOUNG
Heil GIBSON
R. D. JACKSON
J. B. KING
C. H. TUCKER
C. WILSON
Joseph WATSON
William SHEARRON
R. B. RUFFIN
W. W. VINCENT
S. B. RAY
J. L. ROSSEN
G. W. ADAMS
J. N. MCINTIRE
D. W. ROSSEN
James PREWITT, Sr.
J. J. MCCLENDON

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 18 Aug. 1866, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.