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1868-02-15: County Court Proceedings

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Synopsis of the Proceedings of the County Court

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 February term, 1868.

A. T. MCNEAL appointed adm’r on the estate of Austin MILLER, dec’d.

J. A. and J. W. PARKER appointed adm’r on the estate of Gamaliel PARKER, dec’d.

W. H. BLACK appointed adm’r debonis non with the will annexed on the estate of James S. GLASS, dec’d.

W. A. CARDWELL appointed adm’r on the estate of Willis MYRICK, dec’d.

Order allowing J. M. JACOBS adm’r on the estate of William JACOBS, dec’d further time to make settlement.

Order allowing W. K. DOWDY adm’r of estates Riley and Mary DIAL, dec’d further time to make settlement.

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

Order allowing Virginia E. HUNT adm’r of estate John W. HUNT, dec’d further time to make settlement.

Order allowing the commissioners further time to report in the case of S. J. FERGUSON vs. Solmon MCKINNIE.

Order to pay the heirs of John Harris dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of Eli COX dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of James LEATHERS dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of William POWELL dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of John HENSON dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs and widow of W. H. STONE dec’d.

Order to credit notes and pay the adm’r of B. BRANCH‘s estate.

Order to pay the adm’r of estate W. N. SHINAULT dec’d.

Order releasing J. B. ALEXANDER, M. T. POLK and W. H. BLACK from the payment of poll tax.

Spencer and Stephen MCGOWAN colored children, bound by the court to Thomas J. EUBANKS, surrendered to their father, Leroy MCNEAL, colored, and the bonds and indentures of said EUBANKS ordered to be canceled.

Poor House Commissioners reported contract with N. B. DORRIS and James MCCANN for the taking care of paupers which was adopted.

Order appointing Commmissioners to set apart one year’s provisions to Martha R. MINTER and Mary A. MASHBURN.

Five overseers of roads appointed.

Order binding John C. THOMPSON, a white child, to James TOONE, sr.

Order binding Leroy THOMPSON, a white child, to James TOONE, jr.

Chaney, Winney, Dawson and Samuel POTTS, colored children, apprenticed to J. BLALOCK, surrendered by said BLALOCK and bound unto James MCGUIRE.

J. B. SIMMONS renewed his bond as guardian of WORRELL heirs.

W. M. NORMENT renewed his bond as guardian of HARRIS heirs.

Order appointing commissioners to assign dower to Mrs. Emily DOYLE.

Order continuance in case State of Tennessee vs. Levi S. GOUGH.

Order continuance and alias summons in case M. C. PANKEY vs. J. H. ROBINSON et al.

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

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

Order setting aside special fund to E. P. MCNEAL, ex’r estate J. J. WILLIAMS, for the purpose of paying taxes on Arkansas lands.

Order guardian adlitem and reference in case Malvena A. CARTER et al vs. Jesse E. CARTER et al.

Order appointing commissioners to divide land between D. A. CARTER and the legatees of J. B. CARTER dec’d.

Order to sell undivided half of mills and land belonging to the legatees of J. B. CARTER dec’d.

Order to sell land belonging to the estate of John H. LANIER dec’d.

Report commissioners appointed to set apart dower to Nancy WHITEHORN filed and confirmed and title decreed.

Report commissioners appointed to set apart one year’s provisions to Emily DOYLE and Berthenia STONE filed and confirmed.

Pro-rata statements of the insolvent estates of E. L. NEARIN, J. R. HAMILTON and Isaac T. CREWS presented, approved, and amounts due creditors ordered to be paid according to same.

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

A settlement with J. M. SHIVERS adm’r estate J. R. HAMILTON dec’d.

A settlement with W. A. CARUTHERS adm’r estate Hugh CARUTHERS dec’d.

A settlement with DUNCAN & PARK, ex’rs estate Robert RANKIN dec’d.

A settlement with L. JOY, guardian of heirs M. HAZLEGROVE dec’d.

A settlement with J. J. POLK, guardian of Robert MCGUIRE.

A settlement with E. P. MCNEAL, guardian of Frank WILLIAMS.

A settlement with Thomas H. HARRIS, guardian of James T. HARRIS.

An inventory property estate J. E. V. LUTTRELL dec’d by W. L. THOMPSON adm’r.

An inventory property estate Levina JONES dec’d by R. A. JONES adm’r.

An inventory and account sales property estate Jo HERRIMAN dec’d by S. HERRIMAN adm’r.

An inventory and account sales property estate G. W. MINTER dec’d by J. B. FRANKLIN adm’r.

An inventory and account sales property estate Joshua DOYLE dec’d by S. J. DOYLE adm’r.

An inventory and account sales property estate G. B. DANIEL dec’d by L. SAVAGE adm’r.

The Bolivar Bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 15 Feb. 1868, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1868-01-25: County Court Proceedings

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Synopsis of the Proceedings of the County Court

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 January term, 1868.

The Chairman presented his annual report, which was read and approved.

An election for Chairman and Quorum Justices for the year 1868 was held, which resulted in the election of J. H. BILLS, Chairman, and A. H. ROSE and J. B. FAWCETT Quorum Justices.

Settlement with County Trustee, 1867, was presented and approved.

Receipts from County Trustee to the Clerk County Court for revenue collected on privileges, for year 1867, were presented, approved and ordered to be recorded.

Ordered that the Chairman receive for his services for the year 1868 the sum of $3.50 per day holding court, and $150 per year as financial agent, and that the Quorum Justices receive $3 per day each holding court.

Order appropriating to sundry persons for accounts against the county, amounting to $455.81.

The Poor House Commissioners reported a contract with Abner LAMBERT for keeping, feeding and clothing paupers sent him during year 1868, for $100 each, which was approved, and ordered that the house of said LAMBERT is hereafter to be held the poor house of the county for such paupers as the commissioners cannot find homes for less.

Ordered that the following taxes be levied on property, polls and privileges for county purposes for year 1868:

On each $100 work of taxable property, 12-1/2 cents.

On each free poll, 50 cents.

On each merchant, druggist, peddler, jeweler, confectioner or tippling house, $25.

On each circus, show or concert, for profit, each day $25.

On each foreign insurance company having an agency in Hardeman county, $25.

Also that a special tax for building new court house be levied as follows:

On each $100 worth of taxable property, 12-1/2 cents.

On each free poll, 75 cents.

On each merchant, druggist, peddler, grocer, jeweler, confectioner and tippling house, $12.50.

On each circus, show or concert, for profit, each day $12.50.

On each foreign insurance company having an agency in the county, $12.50.

Ordered that the following named persons be appointed commissioners in their respective districts to assess the taxable property and polls for the year 1868, to wit;

District No. 1, James C. PREWITT
” ” 2, A. H. ROSE
” ” 3, Thomas BOYLE
” ” 4, John W. WILKES
” ” 5, P. T. JONES
” ” 6, C. H. ANDERSON
” ” 7, B. F. USSERY
” ” 8, R. S. CARTER
” ” 9, D. F. HAM
” ” 10, P. M. CRAWFORD
” ” 11, H. R. DORRIS
” ” 12, R. TALLEY
” ” 13, A. W. FITTS
” ” 14, J. B. FAWCETT
” ” 15, John MURDOUGH
” ” 16, G. P. MCCLENDON
” ” 17, Charles MCCOMMON

Ordered that the Revenue Commissioners be allowed $25 each for assessing the taxable property and polls for the year 1868.

Ordered that the following persons be appointed to serve as jurors at the February term of the Circuit Court to wit:

District 1, M. M. THURMAN, James C. PREWITT
” ” 2, S. T. AVENT, A. H. ROSE
” ” 3, James LAY, J. M. SHIVERS
” ” 4, William DODSON, R. F. JARMAN
” ” 5, Alex WHITE, John RAINES
” ” 6, William NUCKOLLS, J. B. RUFFIN, Mont JONES
” ” 7, S. H. DUNCAN, William SHEARIN
” ” 8, H. R. CHESHIER, Whitson MACON
” ” 9, Richard FORTUNE, J. H. MARSHALL
” ” 10, G. N. MCCOMMON, B. SAULS
” ” 11, A. G. DUNCAN, G. W. STRICKLIN, H. STONE
” ” 12, W. R. HOWELL jr., A. J. ADAMS
” ” 13, A. W. FITTS, J. R. SILER
” ” 14, James B. YOUNG, John LAMBERT
” ” 15, T. B. MERCER, R. J. PIRTLE
” ” 16, J. M. LOWERY, G. P. MCCLENDON
” ” 17, Charles MCCOMMON, Evan MCCOMMON

And that Bedford THOMAS and Thomas EUBANKS be appointed to wait upon said court as constables at said term.

Ordered that all the Chairman’s warrants in the county treasury, which have been paid and cancelled, be burned up in presence of the court, which was accordingly done.

Ordered that G. A. WOODSON and W. H. TODD be appointed a committee to investigate the case of Hannah ROBERTS, a colored pauper reported to court.

Ordered that the south boundary line of District No. 6 be so changed as to include the present residence of John B. RUFFIN, whose house is immediately south of said line.

Ordered that the Sheriff open and hold elections in Districts No. 7, 8, 9 and 15, to fill the vacancies occasioned by the removal and resignation of Justices of the Peace in said districts.

J. T. KNIGHT appointed administrator de bonis non on the estate of Susan H. KNIGHT, dec’d.

Samuel J. DOYLE appointed administrator on the estate of Joshua DOYLE, dec’d.

J. C. PREWITT appointed adm’r on the estate of R. W. MAULDEN, dec’d.

John CRAWFORD appointed adm’r on the estate of George JERNIGAN, dec’d.

A. H. ROSE appointed adm’r on the estate of J. R. SEXTON, dec’d.

Hendly STONE appointed guardian to the heirs of P. P. STONE, dec’d.

Eliza J. DICKSON appointed guardian to J. T. JONES.

John M. MITCHELL appointed guardian to Mary CRAWFORD.

Report Commissioners appointed to divide land of J. E. LAKE, dec’d, among his heirs, filed and confirmed and title decreed.

Report Commissioners appointed to assign dower to Mary W. BROWN filed and confirmed and title decreed.

Report Commissioners appointed to assign dower to Martha R. MINTER filed and confirmed and title decreed.

Order appointing Commissioners to assign dower to Malinda DELK.

Order to pay the adm’r of Joel MOTLEY, dec’d.

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

Report Commissioners appointed to divide the land jointly owned by H. C. KNOWLTON and the heirs of W. H. STONE, dec’d, filed and confirmed and title decreed.

Report Commissioners appointed to divide the lands of Ann E. FITZHUGH, dec’d, filed and confirmed and title decreed.

Order to pay the heirs of Jacob MCCLENDON, dec’d.

Order to pay the adm’r of the estate Whitson STEWART, dec’d.

Order to pay the adm’r of the estate B. FOSTER, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of T. C. and C. MCCARTER, dec’d.

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

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

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

Order to pay the heirs of John and John D. FUTRELL, dec’d.

Order to pay trustee of Caroline FLEET, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of J. K. FERGUSON, dec’d.

Order guardian adlitem, pro confesso and reorder commissioners in case Rebecca FITZHUGH et al.

Order pro confesso and reference in case of P. M. CRAWFORD, adm’r vs. Jane ELKS.

Order continuance in case Carrie PREWITT vs. James C. PREWITT, adm’r.

Order continuance in case of State of Tennessee vs. Levi S. GOUGH, and defendant and securities recognized for appearance at next term.

Order appointing Commissioners to set apart one year’s allowance to Emily DOYLE.

Order appointing Commissioners to set apart one year’s allowance to Mrs. SEXTON.

G. A. WOODSON, a Justice of the Peace, reports $30 collected by him under the small offense law. Ordered that the Chairman issue warrant for him to pay same into the county treasury.

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

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

Report sale land belonging to the estate of E. M. HICKS, dec’d, filed and confirmed and title decreed to the purchaser.

Report sale land belonging to the estate of Whitson STEWART, dec’d, filed and confirmed and title decreed to the purchasers.

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

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

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

Order appointing Commissioners to divide land in case of Stephen J. FERGUSON and wife, vs. Soloman P. MCKINNIE et al.

Order to sell land belonging to the estate of W. B. ELKS, dec’d.

Order allowing D. C. HULL, adm’r of Elijah HULL, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

Order allowing R. A. BARHAM and W. L. KNOTT, adm’rs of the estate of J. A. BARHAM, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

One jury of view report filed and approved.

Seven Overseer road appointments.

Order binding Ellen EAGAN , a colored child, to Matthew BROOKS.

Order for Levin SAVAGE, adm’r of the estate of G. B. DANIEL, dec’d, to sell gold belonging to said estate.

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

A settlement with J. C. PREWITT, adm’r estate W. T. BROWN, dec’d.

A settlement with Samuel HENSON, adm’r estate John HENSON, dec’d.

A settlement with J. R. KING, adm’r estate William KING, dec’d.

A settlement with Isaac CRAWFORD, adm’r estate Samuel STATLER, dec’d.

A settlement with William MCCARTER, adm’r estate C. MCCARTER, dec’d.

A settlement with T. L. ROSS, adm’r estate E. M. HICKS, dec’d.

A settlement with D. MCKINNIE, guardian of S. P. and E. J. MCKINNIE.

A settlement with J. C. SPINKS, guardian of Mary V. BLACK.

A settlement with J. C. SPINKS, guardian of A. E., Ben L., Jo W., Justice W., and F. O. LAKE.

A settlement with J. C. SPINKS, guardian of M. A. and Charles J. WOODS.

A settlement with T. E. MOORE, guardian of Alice E. HARDWAY.

A settlement with J. A. PRICE, guardian of Thomas C. and S. F. PRICE.

An inventory property estate L. T. KNIGHT by J. T. KNIGHT, ex’r.

An inventory property estate R. MAYFIELD by MCCANN and MAYFIELD, adm’rs.

An inventory property estate James GIBSON by M. V. LACEFIELD, adm’r.

An account sales property estate J. W. HUNT by V. E. HUNT, adm’r.

An inventory property of N. E. and S. P. MCKINNIE by J. M. MASK, guardian.

An inventory property of Elizabeth BROWN et al by W. D. MAULDEN, guardian.

A receipt of R. P. NEELY, former clerk to D. H. MARSH, former adm’r of the estate of B. BOWERS, dec’d.

The Bolivar Bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 25 Jan. 1868, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1867-12-14: County Court Proceedings

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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 December term, 1867;

Amanda MCGOWAN appointed administratrix on the estate of James E. MCGOWAN, dec’d.

M. V. LACEFIELD appointed administrator on the estate of James GIBSON, dec’d.

M. S. SPARKS renewed his bond as guardian of the heirs of Samuel SMITH, dec’d.

J. S. MITCHELL renewed his bond as guardian of the heirs of M. L. HAYNES, dec’d.

A. H. DUNCAN appointed guardian of the heirs of William W. PIRTLE, dec’d.

W. D. CHESHIER appointed guardian of the heirs of George M. WILLIAMS, dec’d.

Order binding Dick and Layton CHESHIER, colored children, to W. D. CHESHIER.

Order binding Malinda CHESHIER, a colored girl, to Fed. Jarratt, colored.

Order binding Thomas and Harriet TURNER, colored children, to W. C. GRAY.

Order to pay the heirs of L. JOHNSON, dec’d; Andrew CRAIG, dec’d; John HENSON, dec’d; John and John D. FUTRELL, dec’d; William PIRTLE, dec’d; and Elizabeth LAKE, dec’d.

Order to pay the administrators of estates, E. L. NEARIN, dec’d and A. CARRUTH, dec’d.

Order releasing the state of J. K. FERGUSON, dec’d, of interest on balance due the estate of J. S. GLASS, dec’d.

Order allowing J. R. CRAWFORD, adm’r of the estate of William POWELL, dec’d further time to make settlement.

Order allowing W. R. HOWELL, adm’r, of the estates of M. H. STANLEY and L. JOHNSON, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

Order allowing George S. GIBSON, executor of the estate of W. M. WELCH, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

Order allowing J. M. FIELD, adm’r of the estate of Jahue FIELD, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

Order appointing commissioners to set apart one years allowance to Amanda MCGOWAN.

One jury view report filed and confirmed.

Four overseers of road appointments.

Order reviving and reopening the old Somerville and Van Buren road.

The last will and testament of L. T. KNIGHT, dec’d, presented and probated, and the executor J. T. KNIGHT qualified.

Order judgement debt, interest and cost in case J. B. HARRIS, C. & M. vs. J. C. WILLIAMS and John W. SCOTT.

Order appointing commissioners to divide the lands of J. E. LAKE, dec’d, among his heirs.

Order appointing commissioners to assign dower unto Mary W. BROWN, widow of W. T. BROWN, dec’d.

Order appointing commissioners to assign dower unto Martha R. MINTER, widow of George W. MINTER, dec’d.

Order guardian adlitem, pro confesso and reference in case of Thomas HARRIS, adm’r, et al. vs. S. B. HARRIS et al.

Order guardian adlitem and reference in case of H. W. DOYLE, adm’r vs. J. A. LANIER et al.

Order renewal petition, publication and continuance in case Rebecca FITZHUGH et al vs. R. R. FITZHUGH et al.

Report commissioners appointed to set apart dower to Elizabeth HERRIMAN filed and confirmed and title decreed.

Order sale land belonging to estate John SMALLEY, dec’d.

Order sale land belonging to estate J. H. LANIER, dec’d.

Order sale land belonging to estate Mary HARRIS, dec’d.

Order sale land belonging to estate W. H. STONE, dec’d.

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

Report sale land belonging to estate R. J. FORTNER, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchaser.

Report sale land belonging to estate M. J. MOORE, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchaser.

Report sale town lots belonging to estate A. CARRUTH, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchasers.

Report sale land belonging to estate Jacob MCCLENDON, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchasers.

Report sale land belonging to estate E. L. NEARIN, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchasers.

Report sale town lot belonging to the estate of E. O. HUMPHREY, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchaser.

Report sale land belonging to the estate of Caroline FLEET, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchaser.
Ordered that Alex MCCARLEY, adm’t of the estate of John RHODENHIZER, dec’d, sell gold and uncurrent money belonging to said estate.
A settlement with J. PIPKIN, tax collector, was presented, showing amount collected by him on property and polls for 1866 (not assessed by the assessors) of $218.73, less his commissions and releases $137.18, leaving balance due the county $81.55, which settlement was approved.

Order taxing attorney’s feeds in bill cost in case J. B. HARDAGE and wife et al vs. H. J. DEAN et al.

Report commissioners appointed to set apart one year’s allowance to Nancy A. DANIEL, filed and approved.

Pro rata statements of the insolvent estates of D. BUNTING, 1st distribution of William CUMMINGS, dec’d, and Joseph R. WOODS, dec’d, 2nd distribution presented and approved and amounts due creditors ordered to be paid according to same.

The following settlements and inventories were presented and approved to wit:

A settlement with Penelope CASEY, administratrix of John W. CASEY, dec’d.

A settlement with J. C. PREWITT, adm’r, estate of M. J. NICKOLSON, dec’d.

A settlement with R. M. WRIGHT, adm’r, estate of David BUNTING, dec’d.

A settlement with Thomas HARRIS, adm’r, estate of Mary HARRIS.

A settlement with Samuel HENSON, adm’r, estate of John HENSON, dec’d.

A settlement with M. M. THURMAN, guardian of J. R. THURMAN.

A settlement wtih M. J. NICKOLSON, guardian of S. V. A. E. F. FELTS.

A settlement with W. T. BROWN, guardian of W. D. MAULDEN.

A settlement with Sallie D. GWYN, guardian of J. L., Thomas J., and H. R. DICKINSON.

A settlement with M. M. DICKINSON, guardian of Lon. R. DICKINSON.

A settlement with J. J. DUPUY, guardian of B. C., S. A. and Dabney THOMPSON.

A settlement with J. S. MITCHELL, guardian of S. E., C. C. and J. M. HAYNES.

A settlement with George WOOD, guardian of Mollie WILLIAMSON.

A settlement with M. S. SPARKS, guardian of heirs Samuel SMITH, dec’d.

An inventory estate W. N. SHINAULT, dec’d, by J. J. SHINAULT, adm’r.

An account sales estate Nancy SHINAULT, dec’d, by W. A. MASK, adm’r.

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

1867-11-23: County Court Proceedings

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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.

1867-10-19: County Court Proceedings

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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 October term, 1867.

Order appropriating to sundry persons for accounts against the county, amounting to $474.32.

C. H. ANDERSON elected Register, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of B. P. ANDERSON.

J. F. MCALISTER, constable elect in District No. 10, gave bond and was qualified.

W. S. CARSON, constable elect in District No. 11, gave bond and was qualified.

James E. AIKEN, deputy sheriff, appointed by W. W. MCCARLY, sheriff, appeared and was duly qualified.

Ordered that the Court ask and memorialize the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee to pass such as act as may be necessary, authorizing the county of Hardeman to issue bonds, payable at one, two and three years, with interest payable at intervals, in amounts to suit the Court House contract, and produce a fund to pay the same when the work is completed.

Ordered that the Poor House Commissioners contract with Abner LAMBERT for the taking care of all the paupers of the county, and report to the January term, 1868.

The following persons were appointed to serve as jurors at the October term of the Circuit Court, to wit:
Dist. No. 1, E. E. LOW, W. H. TODD.
Dist. No. 2, Reuben SCOTT, George HAZELGROVE.
Dist. No. 3, William MURPHEY, James WILKES.
Dist. No. 4, E. BROWN, John MILLER.
Dist. No. 5, Thomas CAMP, Joseph WILKES.
Dist. No. 6, James TOONE, Jr., Thomas C. JONES, Thomas A. PARRAN.
Dist. No. 7, B. F. USSERY, Lemuel GAY.
Dist. No. 8, A. H. LAWHORN, Mansil WEBB.
Dist. No. 9, D. F. HAM, W. G. MOORE.
Dist. No. 10, P. M. CRAWFORD, John COX.
Dist. No. 11, A. H. THORNTON, John H. ROSSON.
Dist. No. 12, Alvin BISHOP, Abram SELLERS.
Dist. No. 13, N. R. DORRIS, Moses BAKER.
Dist. No. 14, Samuel HENSON, John C. BLACK.
Dist. No. 15, R. A. BARHAM, John MURDAUGH.
Dist. No. 16, Henry SKINNER, Abel STEWART.
Dist. No. 17, John R. KAY, Thomas G. THOMPSON.

E. H. DORRIS and J. M. WEBB, constables for said court.

Order appointing Commissioners to set apart one year’s provisions to Mrs. G. B. DANIEL, Mrs. Randolph MAYFIELD, Mrs. William FORBES and Mrs. M. J. HAMER.

Order allowing W. FORT and Mary SULLIVAN, adm’rs of estate John SULLIVAN, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

Order allowing I. M. JACOBS, adm’r of estate William JACOBS, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

Order allowing Penelope CASEY, adm’r of estate of John W. CASEY, dec’d further time to make settlement.

Order allowing W. H. BLACK, adm’r of estate J. K. FERGUSON, dec’d further time to make settlement.

Order allowing William M. JOHNSON, executor of estate of J. B. JOHNSON, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

Order allowing Erastus ALLEN, adm’r of estates of N. E., F. D. and J. A. ALLEN, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

Order allowing J. O. STEPHENSON, adm’r of estate of J. M. RICHARDSON, Sr., dec’d, further time to make settlement.

Order allowing C. and J. A. COX, executors of estate of Eli COX, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

Order allowing William MCCARTER, adm’r of estate of Catherine MCCARTER, dec’d, further time to make settlement.

One Jury of View and one road order appointment.

Order accepting resignation of David MCKINNIE, guardian of E. J. and S. P. MCKINNIE, and appointing J. M. MASK in his stead.

Order accepting resignation of Thomas C. JONES, guardian of Octavia POLK, Jr., and appointing Montezuma JONES in his stead.

The last will and testament of J. L. WILLIAMS presented and probated.

Order binding Doc and Henry GRAHAM, colored children, to G. W. GRAHAM.

James MCCANN and A. MAYFIELD appointed adm’rs on the estate of R. MAYFIELD, dec’d.

Levin SAVAGE appointed adm’r on the estate of G. B. DANIEL, dec’d.

Order certificate as to the good moral character of Thomas C. LOW.

Order to pay the heirs of C. and Thomas MCCARTER, dec’d.

Order to pay the adm’r of estate J. R. WOODS, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of Daniel BERRY, dec’d.

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

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

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

Order to sell land belonging to the estate of Josiah K. FERGUSON, dec’d.

Order to sell land belonging to the estate of Edward L. NEARIN.

Order to sell land belonging to the estate of Braddock FOSTER, dec’d.

Order to sell land belonging to the estate of Etheldrid Daniel, dec’d.

Order guardian adlitem and order reference in case of Eleanor MOORE et al vs. Morris P. MOORE et al.

Order guardian adlitem and order reference in case of J. R. ANDERSON, adm’r, vs. heirs of E. L. NEARIN, dec’d.

Order reference in case of C. HENSON et al vs. William HENSON et al.

Order guardian adlitem, order pro confesso and order reference in case of John FOSTER, adm’r, vs. heirs of Braddock FOSTER, dec’d.

Order guardian adlitem, order pro confesso and order reference in case of G. W. DANIEL, adm’r vs. heirs of E. DANIEL, dec’d.

Order appointing commissioners to assign dower unto Mrs. Eleanor MOORE.

Order appointing commissioners to assign dower unto Mrs. Joseph HERRIMAN.

Order revoking order commissioners to assign dower unto Mrs. Emily DOWLER.

Order publication in case of Abel STEWART, adm’r, vs. heirs W. STEWART, dec’d.

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

Order continuance in case of Rebecca FITZHUGH et al vs. Charles E. POLK, et al.

Order releasing James PYBASS, guardian of H. MURRAY, from interest.

Report commissioners appointed to set aside one year’s provisions to Mary COSBY filed and approved.

Pro rata statements of the insolvent estates of D. WHITFORD, B. BRANCH and J. T. PIRTLE presented, approved and amounts due creditors ordered to be paid according to same.

Order appointing commissioners to divide land between H. C. KNOWLTON and the heirs of W. H. STONE, dec’d.

Order appointing A. H. ROSE to take charge of the estate of G. W. IRWIN, dec’d, until the November term, 1867,

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

A settlement with A. MCCARLEY, adm’r estate John RODENHIZER, dec’d.

A settlement with Frances MURLEY, adm’r estate John JACKSON, dec’d.

A settlement with J. Y. MCGUIRE, adm’r estate C. and R. MCQUIRE, dec’d.

A settlement with Abraham CRAIN, adm’r estate B. JONES, dec’d.

A settlement with M. H. PIRTLE, adm’r estate J. T. PIRTLE, dec’d.

A settlement with J. D. BRUSTER, adm’r estate A. H. ROBINSON, dec’d.

A settlement with James TOON, Jr., adm’r estate T. H. HARRIS, dec’d.

A settlement with L. T. KNIGHT, adm’r estate S. H. KNIGHT, dec’d.

A settlement with J. H. BRINT, adm’r estate C. M. BROWN, dec’d.

A settlement with J. R. ANDERSON adm’r estate E. L. NEARIN, dec’d.

A settlement with W. W. SAMMONS, adm’r estate Allen SAMMONS, dec’d.

A settlement with John CRAWFORD, adm’r estate William CRAWFORD, dec’d.

A settlement with H. W. DUNCAN, trustee of Mary A. PREWITT.

A settlement with H. MURLEY, guardian of John JACKSON‘s heirs.

A settlement with James PYBASS, guardian of H. MURRAY.

A settlement with W. C. MASHBURN, guardian of H. MASHBURN heirs.

A settlement with George WOOD, guardian of M. P. WILLIAMSON.

A settlement with Jacob GARRETT, guardian of H. C. and G. W. SLOAN.

A settlement with Andrew TURNER, guardian of J. T. and Louisa WHITE.

A settlement with W. M. NORMENT, guardian of W. H. PRICE.

An inventory and account sale property A. SAMMONS, dec’d, by W. W. SAMMONS, adm’r.

An inventory and account sale property Joseph HERRIMAN, dec’d, by S. HERRIMAN, adm’r.

An inventory and account sale property W. C. USSERY, dec’d, by J. D. USSERY, adm’r.

An inventory and account sale property John DELK, dec’d, by W. K. DELK, adm’r.

An inventory and account sale property J. W. WILLIAMS by P. T. JONES, guardian.

An inventory and account sale property Octavia POLK, Jr., by T. C. JONES, guardian.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 19 Oct. 1867, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1867-09-14: County Court Proceedings

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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 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.

1867-08-18: County Court Proceedings

18. December 2013 · Write a comment · Categories: 1867, NewsExtract · Tags: Anderson; C. H., Arbuckle; D. C., Berry; Daniel, Bills; John H., Bowers; E. M., Bradford; John W., Bradford; W. G., Brogden; Elizabeth, Cannon; C., Carraway; John, Cosby; Anderson, Cosby; Mary, Cosby; Nancy, Cosby; W. F., Crain; Abijah, Delk; John, Delk; William K., Doyle; H. W., Dudley; Stephen, Duncan; E. G., Durrett; D. E., Elkins; L. R., Fawcett; J. B., Fitzhugh; A. E., Fortner; R. J., Gaugh; Jesse, Gaugh; Levi S., Gaugh; N. J., Harris; A. R., Harris; E. R., Harris; James B., Herriman; Elizabeth, Herriman; Joe, Herriman; Stephen, Johnson; B., Johnson; Elizabeth, Johnson; L., Jones; Henry, Jones; Thornton, Lanier; J. A., Lanier; J. H., Lanier; W.O., McCarter; C., McCarter; Thomas C., McNeal; E. P., Park; J. M., Pledge; F. M., Pledge; J. A., Polk; J. J., Powell; William, Prewitt; J. C., Prewitt; P. H., Price; R. N., Price; W. H., Price; Wesley, Rankin; Robert, Rose; A. H., Shivers; J. M., Smith; Francis, Tally; R., Tate; Lucinda M., Tate; Sarah, Thomas; Bedford, Thomas; Zella, Thompson; William, Whitford; D., WILLIAMS; C. M., Williams; Elizabeth, Williams; Frank, Williams; R. Y., Wood; Charles, Wood; James, Wood; James W.

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 August term, 1867.

F. M. PLEDGE appointed adm’r on the estate of J. A. PLEDGE, dec’d.

Levi S. GAUGH appointed adm’r on the estate of Jesse GAUGH, dec’d.

Abijah CRAIN appointed adm’r on the estate of W. F. COSBY, dec’d.

Wesley PRICE appointed adm’r on the estate of W. H. PRICE, dec’d.

Wesley PRICE appointed adm’r on the estate of R. N. PRICE, dec’d.

Bedford THOMAS appointed adm’r on the estate of Zella THOMAS, dec’d.

L. R. ELKINS appointed adm’r on the estate of Anderson COSBY, dec’d.

William K. DELK appointed adm’r on the estate of John DELK.

Stephen HERRIMAN appointed adm’r on the estate of Joe HERRIMAN, dec’d.

J. J. POLK appointed executor on the estate of Stephen DUDLEY, dec’d.

E. P. MCNEAL appointed guardian of Frank WILLIAMS.

Charles WOOD appointed guardian of James W. WOOD.

D. E. DURRETT appointed guardian of R. Y. and Elizabeth WILLIAMS.

William POWELL appointed guardian of Jesse and N. J. GAUGH.

Order accepting resignation of W. O. and J. H. LANIER as administrators of the estate of J. A. LANIER, dec’d, and appointing H. W. DOYLE in their stead.

Order requiring E. G. DUNCAN and J. M. PARK executors or Robert RANKIN, dec’d, to give additional security upon their bond.

The last will and testament of Stephen DUDLEY, dec’d, presented and probated.

Order appointing commissioners to set apart one year’s provisions to Mary COSBY, Nancy COSBY, and Elizabeth HERRIMAN.

One jury of view report filed and confirmed.

Two overseers of road appointments.

Report sale land belonging to estate of C. CANNON, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchasers.

Report sale land belonging to estate of Henry JONES, dec’d, filed, confirmed, and title decreed.

Order probating codicils to Miss A. E. FITZHUGH‘s will.

Order revoking an order to pay one of the heirs of William POWELL, dec’d.

C. H. ANDERSON qualified as deputy register for Hardeman county.

Order releasing James B. HARRIS, guardian of A. R. and E. R. HARRIS, from interest.

Order to pay Elizabeth JOHNSON, widow of B. JOHNSON, dec’d, her dower interest in proceeds sale of land.

Order continuance in case of E. M. BOWERS vs. J. M. SHIVERS et al.

Report commissioners appointed to set apart one year’s provisions to Elizabeth BROGDEN filed and approved.

An election ordered in Districts No. 9 and 10 for Justices of the Peace.

Order to pay the adm’r of the estate of C. CANNON, dec’d.

Order to pay the adm’r of the estate of D. WHITFORD, dec’d.

Order to pay the adm’r of the estate of Henry JONES, dec’d.

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

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of L. JOHNSON, dec’d.

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

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of Thomas C. and C. MCCARTER.

Order to pay the heirs of the estate of Daniel BERRY, dec’d.

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

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

The following settlements and inventories presented and approved:

A settlement with James WOOD, trustee of C. M. WILLIAMS and children.

A settlement with W. G. BRADFORD, adm’r of John W. BRADFORD, dec’d.

A settlement with Sarah TATE, guardian of Lucinda M. TATE.

An inventory property estate of D. C. ARBUCKLE, by J. C. PREWITT, adm’r.

An inventory property estate of P. H. PREWITT, by J. C. PREWITT, adm’r.

An inventory property estate of R. J. FORTNER, by R. TALLY, adm’r.

The Bolivar Bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 17 Aug. 1867, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1867-07-13: County Court Proceedings

John H. BILLS, chairman, presiding.

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

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

The Court House Commissioners reported the letting out of the contract for building the new Court House, according to the plan and specifications of Messrs. Willis & Sloan, on the bid of $25,000, and that they had contracted to advance from funds on hand, and to be collected as the work progressed, within twenty percent of the value of material and work done, and when finished pay the balance from proceeds of county bonds, and also that they had taken bond as security for completing of work according to contract, which report was received, and action of Commissioners approved and adopted as the contract of the court.

Order releasing Tax Collector of insolvent county taxes, amounting to $18.58.

Order appropriating to sundry persons for accounts against the county and taking care of paupers, $289.86.

Order binding Jordan and Moses BRADFORD, colored children, to A. Y. ROOK.

Order binding Maria, Thomas, Jordan, Stephen and Spencer MCGOWAN, colored children, to J. T. EUBANKS.

Order to pay the heirs of E. KIRKLAND and Daniel PATE, dec’d.

William WOOD appointed administrator on the estate of Martha L. WOOD, dec’d.

Order pro-confesso and reference in case of James PYBASS, adm’r, vs. heirs of C. CANNON, dec’d.

Order guardian adlitem and order pro-confesso in case of A. J. MOORE, adm’r, vs. heirs of M. P. CRISP, dec’d.

Order guardian adlitem and reference in case of William S. DOUGHETY, adm’r, et al., vs. heirs of William CUMMINGS, dec’d.

Order reference in case of Benjamin JOHNSON adm’r, vs. heirs of Bryant JOHNSON, dec’d.

Order sale of land belonging to the estate of C. CANNON, dec’d.

Order sale of land belonging to the estate of William CUMMINGS, dec’d.

John M. MORGAN appointed guardian of Mattie E. D. LAKE.

Two Overseers of Road appointed.

Order accepting resignation of A. J. MOORE as administrator of the estate of M. P. CRISP, dec’d.

Report commissioners appointed to assign dower to Mrs. E. L. NEARIN filed and confirmed, and title decreed.

Report sale of land belonging to the estate of David WHITFORD, dec’d, filed and confirmed, and title decreed to purchasers.

Report commissioners appointed to set apart one year’s provisions to Mrs. Eugenia M. BOWERS filed and approved.

Report commissioners appointed to divide the land of E. C. HULL among his heirs filed and confirmed, and title decreed.

Order appointing commissioners to set apart one year’s provisions to Elizabeth JOHNSON.

Order appointing commissioners to assign dower unto Mrs. Eugenia M. BOWERS.

Order continuance in case of L. B. FARRIS vs. Rhodes BOWERS.

Order declaring the office of Constable of District No. 6 vacant after the 10th, and the clerk to issue writ of election to fill the vacancy.

The following settlements, inventories, etc., presented, approved, and ordered to be recorded and filed, to wit:

A settlement with M. CARRAWAY, adm’r of the estate of John CARRAWAY, dec’d.

A settlement with A. TURNER, adm’r of the estate of B. A. SPRINGFIELD, dec’d.

A settlement with A. SUMMERS, adm’r of the estate of Henry JONES, dec’d.

A settlement with J. W. HOLDFORD, guardian of the heirs of T. DOYLE, dec’d.

A settlement with J. J. POLK, guardian of N. C. WILKERSON.

An inventory and account sales of the property of Henry JONES, dec’d, by A. SUMMERS, adm’r.

An account sales of the property of George B. BOWERS, dec’d, by J. M. SHIVERS, adm’r.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 13 July 1867, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

1867-05-18: County Court Proceedings

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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.

1867-04-13: County Court Proceedings

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

The Court house Commissioners reported the adoption by them of a plan presented by Messrs. Willis and Sloan, of Memphis, which was approved by the Court, and further time granted said Commissioners to make and close contract for building, with leave open bidding for and during the present month, unless they may adjudge it the interest of the county to close contract at an earlier day.
The following persons were appointed to serve as jurors at the June term of the Circuit Court, to wit:

District No. 1; Milton PREWITT and Joseph WILLIAMS
” ” 2; Cannon SMITH and A. H. ROSE
” ” 3; Thomas GREEN and Jesse BLAYLOCK
” ” 4; James CREWS and Henry DUNCAN, Sr.
” ” 5; William CARUTHERS and D. C. HULL
” ” 6; E. P. MCNEAL and Montezuma JONES
” ” 7; S. H. DUNCAN and William G. SHEARIN
” ” 8; D. THORN and J. W. HOLDFORD
” ” 9; R. FORTUNE and David MACON
” ” 10; P. M. CRAWFORD and John CLARK
” ” 11; Joseph L. ROSSON, W. C. ADAMS and J. M. REAVES
” ” 12; David BISHOP and Michael CARRAWAY
” ” 13; Lycurgus SCOTT and A. D. NEILSON
” ” 14; Willie FORT and George S. GIBSON
” ” 15; R. H. VERNON and John G. CHISM
” ” 16; Abijah CRAIN and J. A. DEAN
” ” 17; John COSTON and Jarmon HUDSON

Ordered that the clause in order regulating prices of ferriage as regards allowing the county citizens to cross at half price, be stricked out, and that the price for crossing man and horse, each way, be ten cents.

Order releasing Tax Collector of insolvent taxes amounting to $203.80.

Order appropriating $236.80 to T. B. MCDOWELL, Clerk Circuit Court for bills of cost against the county.

Order appropriating to sundry persons for accounts against the county the sum of $175.60.

James R. RUFFIN, deputy sheriff, appointed by W. W. MCCARLY, sheriff, appeared and was duly qualified.

Resignation of W. B. RAINEY, a Justice of the Peace of District No. 15, tendered and accepted, and an election ordered to fill the vacancy.

Resignation of P. M. CRAWFORD, a Justice of the Peace of District No. 10, tendered and accepted, and an election ordered to fill the vacancy.

James LOWREY, a Justice of the Peace, elected in District No. 16, appeared and duly qualified.

The Commissioner of Registration reported 386 voters registered to April 1, 1867.

J. M. SHIVERS appointed administrator on the estate of G. B. BOWERS, dec’d.

H. HARKINS appointed administrator on the estate of William THOMPSON, dec’d.

James B. SIMMONS appointed administrator on the estate of W. T. WORRELL, dec’d.

Richard TALLEY appointed administrator on the estate of R. J. FORTNER, dec’d.

Alexander RAMSEY appointed administrator, with the will annexed, on the estate of Miss Ann E. FITZHUGH, dec’d.

S. H. DUNCAN, appointed administrator on the estate of Allen SEXTON, dec’d.

Philip LEATHERS appointed administrator on the estate of William LEATHERS, dec’d.

W. A. CARRINGTON appointed guardian of Mary Lea CARRINGTON.

M. H. PIRTLE appointed guardian of Jesse PIRTLE.

H. HARKINS appointed guardian of heirs of Ellen THOMPSON, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of Elizabeth J. GAMBLE, dec’d.

Order to pay the heirs of John F. ARMSTEAD, dec’d.

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

Order to pay the heirs of John and John D. FUTRELL, dec’d.

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

Order to pay the administrator of J. S. JOURDAN, dec’d.

Order to pay the administrator of J. T. JONES, dec’d.

Order to pay the administrator of J. A. BARHAM,, dec’d.

Order to pay the administrator of W. F. AYRES, dec’d.

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

Order to pay the heirs of Martha CREWS, dec’d.

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

Order to pay the heirs of James LEATHERS, dec’d.

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

Order to pay the heirs of M. K. COLLINS, dec’d.

Order to pay the administrator of R. M. CALLAHAN, dec’d.

Order accepting resignation of Andrew SAIN, guardian of Elizabeth SAIN and appointing John A. MCKINNIE in his stead.

Order Clerk to issue copy, subpena and capias in case of L. B. FARRIS vs. Rhoden BOWERS.

Order allowing Commissioners appointed to divide the lands of Alvin GRANTHAM, dec’d, further time to report.

Order appointing Commissioners to assign dower to Parmelia KING, widow of William KING, dec’d.

Order pro confesso guardian aslitem and reference in case of W. S. DOUGHERTY, administrator vs. heirs of J. E. MASTIN, dec’d.

Order pro confesso and reference in case of J. J. SHINAULT, administrator, et al. vs. R. M. LAX and wife.

Order pro confesso guardian adlitem and reference in case of J. R. RAY et al. vs. John STRICKLAND et al.

Order pro confesso and guardian adlitem in case of J. W. ROSS and wife vs. D. C. HULL et al.

Order sale town lots belonging to the estate of J. E. MASTIN, dec’d.

Order sale land belonging to the estate of W. N. SHINAULT, dec’d.

Order sale land belonging to the estate of J. M. RAY, dec’d.

Report of Commissioners appointed to assign dower to Mrs. Syrena RAY filed and confirmed, and title decreed.

Report sale of land belonging to the estate of J. T. JONES, dec’d, filed and confirmed and title decreed to purchasers.

Report sale of land and lot belonging to the estate of James A. BARHAM, dec’d, filed and confirmed and title decreed to purchasers.

Report sale of land belonging to the estate of W. F. AYERS, dec’d, filed and confirmed and title decreed.

Report sale of land belonging to the estate of R. M. CALLAHAN, dec’d, filed and confirmed and title decreed to purchaser.

Order for J. H. BRINT, adm’r estate of C. M. BROWN, dec’d, to sell uncurrent money belonging to said estate.

One jury of view appointment.

Twelve appointments of overseers of roads.

Order appointing Commissioners to set apart one year’s provisions to Sarah F. SEXTON.

Order for an election in District No. 11 for Constable to fill the vacancy of J. M. KIRK, dec’d.

Order judgement in favor or R. P. NEELY, former C & M vs E. C. CRISP et al.

Pro rata statement estate W. H. CREWS, dec’d, presented, approved and the administrator, J. B. FRANKLIN, ordered to pay account according to same.

The following settlements, inventories, etc., presented, approved and ordered to be recorded and filed, to wit:

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

A settlement with W. H. TODD, adm’r estate of N. GATEWOOD, dec’d.

A settlement with J. B. FRANKLIN, adm’r estate of W. H. CREWS, dec’d.

A settlement with Isaac W. PIRTLE, adm’r estate of B. W. PIRTLE, dec’d.

A settlement with M. CARRAWAY, adm’r estate of C. M. CARRAWAY, dec’d.

A settlement with Andrew SAIN, guardian of Elizabeth SAIN.

A settlement with Wincey JOURDAN, guardian of J. S. JOURDAN, dec’d.

A settlement with T. W. HUDSON, guardian of M. and W. D. MCKINNIE, dec’d.

An inventory property estate of William PIRTLE, dec’d, by Pirtle and Chisum, adm’rs.

An inventory property estate of H. DAVIES, dec’d, by B. F. Davis, adm’r.

An inventory property estate of J. M. RAY, dec’d, by J. R. RAY, adm’r.

An inventory property estate of W. B. ELKS, dec’d, by P. M. CRAWFORD, adm’r.

An inventory property estate of Nancy SHINAULT, dec’d, by W. A. MASK, adm’r.

An inventory property estate of Martha DAY, dec’d, by E. H. DORRIS, adm’r.

An inventory and account sales property estate of C. BROWN, dec’d, by J. H. BRINT, adm’r.

An account sales property estate of Nancy ROSS, dec’d, by A. WILSON, adm’r.

An account sales property estate of E. DANIEL, dec’d, by G. W. DANIEL, adm’r.

An account sales property estate of William PIRTLE, dec’d by Pirtle & Chisum, adm’rs.

A receipt to W. A. MAY, adm’r of L. R. SUTTON, dec’d.

A receipt to Mary CARNES, guardian of heirs of D. B .CARNES, dec’d.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 13 April 1867, Page 1. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.

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