BRYANT, Capt. James Lafayette Capt. James lafayette Bryant, was born 25 March 1827, Lincoln Co. Tenn., Died 20 Oct. 1881, Marshall Co. Tenn. buried in New Hope Cem., was Capt. Co. A. 8th Reg. Tenn. Vols., Enlisted May 16 1861, Elected Capt. 18 May 1861. This Co. was known at times as Capt. James M. McAfee’s Co. He was Capt. of the New Hope Rebels.He was also Pvt. in Capt. Mauldwin’s B 1st Reg. Tenn. in the Mexican War. Joined…
From A Brief Narrative of the Fourth Tennessee Cavalry Regiment by George B. Guild, 1913 In the latter part of September, 1863, just after the battle of Chickamauga, by order of General Bragg, General Wheeler was sent into Middle Tennessee with his cavalry corps. The Army of Tennessee was occupying the field they had so gallantly won at Chickamauga. He moved up the Cleveland Road to Red Clay, and forded the Tennessee River at or near Cottonport, some thirty miles…
Marshall County Will Book A, page 51 I John LIPSCOMBE do make and publish this as my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me made at any time. First I direct that my funeral Expenses and all my debts be paid as soon after my death as possible out of any moneys that I may die possessed of or may first come into the hands of my executor Secondly I [illegible] to my…
Marshall County Will Book A, page 40 State of Tennessee Marshall County In the name of God Amen – I Allen Leeper of the State and County aforesaid, being weak in body but sound in mind and memory as I believe, and expectin Shortly to finish my course in time. Do make constitute and ordain this my last will utterly revoking all other wills by me formerly made. And 1st. I commend my body to the ground and my soul…
Marshall County Will Book A, page 189 I William G. KNOWIS considering the uncertainty of this Mortal life do make and publish my latst Will and Testament in manner and form following that is to say: first I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Lucreta all my land on the West side of the lane & all on the East side to the Cross Fence running East & West * all the House & Kitchen Furniture Two Horses Two…
Marshall County Will Book A, page 48 In the name of God amane I James Kidd of the County of Bedford and State of Tennessee being very sick and wake in body but of perfect mind and memory. thanks be givin unto God. calling unto mind the mortality of my body. do make and ordain this my last will in testament in manner following. I recommend my soul into the hands of Almity God. that give it and my body…
Marshall County Will Book A, page 16 Christopher Houston Will (1836) In the name of God amen. Hallowed be his name let men and angels respect the sound Hallowed be his name. I Christopher Houston of Marshall County Tennessee being aged and Infirm of body but of sound mind and memory (blessed be God) do this Twenty first day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred thirty six make constitute and ordain this my last…
Marshall County Will Book A, page 6 I William Hogge being of sound and perfect mind and memory do make and publish this my last will and testement in manner and form following. First I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Nancy Hogge the tract of land whereon I now live Containing one hundred and four acres or so much of it as will be a compatency for a comfortable support during her natural life I do also give…
Marshall County Will Book A, page 1 The following is the last will and testament of John HILL Deceased “Maury County November 3rd. day 1835. I John Hill being weak in body and having my recollection as well as I have for Twelve months, do make this my last will and testament, and first I will all my just debts be paid out of my Estate, Secondly I will to my beloved wife Nancy HILL My lands horses, Cows, Sheep,…
Marshall County Will Book A, page 291 Feb 6th 1851 Know all men by these presents that I Isaac HENDRIX being of sound mind & Memory desire and Ordain as my last will and Testament the following desposition of my property (viz) I will & bequeath to my wife Falberry HENDRIX all the personal property and Real estate of which I die possessed – After the decease of my wife I desire & ordain that my Daughter Mary HENDRIX and…