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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.

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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.

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.

 

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.

 

John H. BILLS, Chairman, presiding.

A. H. ROSS and J. P. FAWCETT quorum justices.

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

Joseph WILKS appointed adm’r on the estate of H. A. SUMMERS, dec’d.

R. D. JACKSON appointed adm’r on the estate of A. L. COSBY, dec’d.

Andrew OVERTON appointed adm’r on the estate of Addison OVERTON, dec’d.

Four overseer road appointments.

Order dismissing judgement rendered against W. J. DAVIS, adm’r of C. COPE, dec’d.

Order appointing commissioners to set apart one year’s provisions to Mrs. Eugenia M. BOWERS.

Order guardian adlitem and reference in case J. R. ANDERSON, adm’r, vs. W. G. SPURLOCK and wife et al.

Order guardian adlitem and reference in case A. SUMMERS, ex’r, vs. R. A. JONES et al.

Order sale of land belonging to estate of David WHITFORD, dec’d.

Order binding Chaney, Wineford, Dawson and Samuel POTTS, and Fanny and Betha Ann CUGE, colored children to Jesse BLAYLOCK.

Order to pay heirs of B. BOWERS.

Order to pay heirs of John MCCANN.

Order reference in case of M. CARRAWAY vs. S. J. HARRIS et al.

John J. JACOBS appointed guardian to Sarah E. and John T. JOURDAN.

Report Commissioners appointed to set apart one year’s provisions to Elizabeth BROGDEN, filed and disapproved, and ordered back for reconsideration by same commissioners.

Pro rata statement of the estate of W. T. PETTUS, dec’d, presented, approved and amount due creditors ordered to be paid out.
Order continuance in cause L. B. FARRIS vs. Rhoden BOWERS.

Order amending the order issued to commissions in case of J. W. ROSS and wife vs. D. C. HULL et al.

One jury of view appointment.

Ordered that Martha W. SAUNDERS, a lunatic now in jail, be conveyed to Abner LAMBERT‘s.

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

A settlement with F. HAILEY, adm’r of estate Isham L. HAILEY, dec’d.

A settlement with R. S. HARDY, adm’r of estate W. T. PETTUS, dec’d.

A settlement with C. ROBINSON, adm’r of estate W. ROBINSON, dec’d.

A settlement with J. T. PIRTLE, guardian of George A. PIRTLE.

A settlement with A. P. MOORE, guardian of E. A. DURHAM.

A settlement with W. G. MOORE, guardian of heirs of M. J. MOORE.

An inventory property of Jesse PIRTLE, by M. H. PIRTLE, guardian.

An inventory property of J. E. LAKE, by J. C. SPINKS, guardian.

An inventory property of G. B. BOWERS, dec’d, by J. M. SHIVERS, dec’d.

An inventory property of the estate of Thomas SPRINGFIELD, dec’d, by R. D. CROSS.

An inventory property of the estate B. B. HODGES, dec’d, by J. J. POLK, dec’d.

An inventory property of the estate of Ann E. FITZHUGH, dec’d, by A. RAMSEY, dec’d.

An inventory property of the estate of G. M. BROGDEN, dec’d, by F. T. MYERS, dec’d.

A statement condition of the estate of M. P. CRISP, dec’d, by A. J. MOORE, dec’d.

An account sales property of the estate of Thomas E. CHAMBERS, dec’d, by J. P. CHAMBERS, ex’r.

An account sales property of the estate of W. J. WERRELL, dec’d, by J. B. SIMMONS, adm’r.

An account sales property of the estate of A. E. FITZHUGH, dec’d, by A. RAMSEY, dec’d.

An account sales property of the estate of J. T. PIRTLE, dec’d, by M. H. PIRTLE, dec’d.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 08 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 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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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.