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1790-12-6
State of NC to John BIGHAM, No. 159, 3200 A on Richland Creek where the commissioners and guard encamped in January 1789 on their return from Elk River after extending the south line of said river. GI Cty., TN D.B. B, p. --.
1802-6-4
Deed from Martin ARMSTRONG by General Martin ARMSTRONG of DV Cty., TN and heirs of Alexander DOBBINS, late of Rowan Cty., NC, for $1500., land being in Middle District on N. side of Elk River on had waters of Big Creek, 1500 A, being the E. end of a 5,000 A grant to said Martin ARMSTRONG by St. of NC, dated 10 Jul 1878, No. 71, being had at the Secretary's office of St. of NC GI Cty., TN D.B. A.
1808-8-3
Part of Warrant No. 2218 dated 13 Apr 1790 issued to Joel LEWIS by John ARMSTRONG, entry office claims for the North Carolina Western lands and entered on 6 Apr 1810 by No. 210 Occupant Claim under law of 1807, there is granted by the St. of TN unto George SHIELDS and Alexander BARRON assignees of said Joel LEWIS, a tract of land of 250 A in 2nd Dist., crosses Big Creek. Surveyed 3 Aug 1808 by N. G. PINSON, D.S. GI Cty., TN D.B. B, p. 7.
1809-12-18
Deed from Meredith FLYNT and Absalum BORING, both of MU Cty., TN. Wit. John C. WALKER & James READ. GI Cty., TN D.B. A.
1810-7-9
Deed from William POLK of Wake Cty., NC and Larkin CLEVELAND of Franklin Cty., GA. Land on POLK'S creek of Richland Creek, adj. William RAINEY. GI Cty., TN D.B. A.
1810-9-21
Power of Attorney from Robert BIGHAM, Thomas BIGHAM, John BIGHAM and Robert BIGHAM, Administrator of James BIGHAM, Dec'd. heirs of John BIGHAM, Dec'd, all of Meck. Cty., NC appoint Maj. Samuel POLK and James GREER, both of St. of TN, or either of them, to demand, sue for recover and reclaim all tract of land granted to John BIGHAM, dec'd, by Patent No. -- for 3,000 A on Richland Creek. s/Robert BIGHAM, John BIGHAM, Thomas BIGHAM and Robert BIGHAM, Adm.
Thomas GREER, Esq. came before me John KENDRICK one of the justices of peace for said Cty. and made oath that persons named in and whose names are signed to within power of attorney are all sons and legal heirs of said John BIGHAM, deceased. s / Thomas GREEN and John KENDRICK, J.P. of Meck. Cty., NC. GI Cty., TN D.B. A.
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1810-10-20
Deed from John MONTGOMERY to Samuel SHIELDS, both of GI Cty., for $150., land on waters of Robertsons Fork of Richland Creek. 50A. Wit. Samuel MONTGOMERY & John GILLEYHAN. GI Cty., TN D.B. A.
1810-11-19
Grant St. of TN. to Samuel SHIELDS for 116 A, Warrant No. 371 issued to John DICKSON on 11-14-1809, John DICKSON, who assigned it to Samuel SHIELDS. Land in 2nd Dist., on Big Creek of Richland Creek. GI Cty., TN D.B. B, p. 9.
1811-3-13
Grant St. of TN to Samuel SHIELDS, land on Big Creek of Richland Creek, adj. William T. LEWIS survey, adj. John MONTGOMERY. Surveyed 11-18-1810. GI Cty., TN D.B. B, p. 10.
1811-8-26
Deed to John C. WALKER from Charles NEELY, Sheriff of GI Cty. (pages 228-9 are missing, beginning with page 230) ... situate lying and being in Cty. of GI on waters of Big Creek bounded to wit: Beginning at a buck tree the SW corner of Isaac L. WATERS 300A survey, assignee of John HANNAH, thence E 20 poles to a red & slippery elm, sugar tree & a large black walnut on the W. line of William T. LEWIS' 5,000A tract, thence crossing Big Creek at 62 poles in all 201 poles to a beech on above mentioned LEWIS' line, thence W 20 poles to a poplar & beech, thence S crossing Big Creek at 139 poles, in all 201 poles to beginning, containing 25 1/2 A, with all singular the aforesaid land, with appurtenances thereto belonging to said John C. WALKER, his heirs and assigns forever, in as full and compleat (sic) manner and to be possessed of as grant an estate as the said Isaac L. WATERS has agreeable to laws. In witness whereof the said Charles NEELY, Sheriff, aforesaid, have hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year first and before written. Reg. GI Cty., TN D.B. A, p. 230
In presence of acknowledged in open court. On back of the foregoing deed is the following certificate: St. of TN, GI Cty., Court, August Session 1811. This deed of conveyance from Charles NEELY, Esqr., Sheriff of GI Cty. to John C. WALKER was produced in open court at said session and acknowledged by said Charles NEELY ... German LESTER, clerk of said Cty. affix my private seal (there being no seal of office) this 16 day of Aug. 1811. GI Cty., TN D.B. A.
1812-7-1
Deed Thomas BRITTON to John KENNADY & Sarah, his wife, for natural love and affection for my daughter Sarah KENNEDY. Beginning at NE corner of a tract granted to William T. LEWIS. Wit. J. HAYWOOD & William RAMSEY. GI Cty., TN D.B. B
1812-10-14
James C. W. MC REE & David W. MCREE of Meck. Cty., NC to Archibold YOUNG of GI Cty., TN, for $600. land on Robertsons Fork of Richland Creek. Adj. John HENDERSON. Wit. Alfred M. HARRIS & Britton YARBROUGH. GI Cty., TN D.B. B
1812-11-6
Deed James MONTGOMERY to Samuel SHIELDS, both of GI Cty., TN, for $154.875, land on Big Creek of Richland Creek, beginning at NE corner of occupant claim of Richard S. STEWART, south crossing Big Creek. Wit. Samuel MONTGOMERY & John GILLEGHEN. GI Cty., TN D.B. B, p. --.
1812-12-6
Adm. of est. of William CROWNOVER, Dec'd., returned inventory of estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p. 281.
1812-12-6
Richard CROWSON, one of the adms. of est. of William CROWSON, Dec'd., protests against the return of Joe, one of the slaves named in the inventory of est. returned at this court which slave he claims as his own right and property. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p. 281.
1812-12-6
Ordered that sale issue to the adm. of est. of William CROWSON, dec'd. to sell perishable part of estate on credit of 12 months. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p. 281.
1812-12-6
Jacob CROWSON & James CALDWELL came into court and acknowledged themselves indebted to St. of TN in sum of $200 to be levied of their goods & chattels lands and tenements to be void on condition that said Jacob CROWSON keep free from charge to this Cty. Lorenzo Dow WILLIAMS and Pleasant WILLIAMS, two Bastard children said to have been begotten on the body of Sarah M. WILLIAMS by said Jacob CROWSON. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p. 281.
1812-12-6
Ordered Mary CROWSON be appointed gdn. of Jonathan CROWSON, she having given bond and security. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p. 285.
1812-12-6
Ordered Mary CROWSON be appointed gdn. of Jane CROWSON, she having given bond and security. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p. 285.
1812-12-6
GI Cty. vs. Henry CROSS - Complaint being made to court by Gabriel BUMPASS in behalf of Eby ESTEP that she has been ill treated by said Henry CROSS to whom she was bound. Ordered that subpoenas issue. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p. 289.
1813-6-14
Andrew ERWIN OF BUNCOMBE Cty., NC to James WILSON. $100. for 100 A of land on head waters of Richland Creek, adj. the Indian Line. Wit. J. FORD and James CALDWELL. GI Cty., TN D.B. B, p. --. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-7-14
Grant from St. of NC to Henry TOONE for land in GI Cty. on both sides of Robertsons Fork, originally known by the name of Big Creek ... William HAWKINS, Ees., Governor Captain, General and Commander in Chief at Raleigh, NC GI Cty., TN D.B. A.
1813-9-23
Deed William M. MARR to William MC CLURE, Sr., land adj. JONES & USSERY NE corner, John CALLIHAN's NE corner. Wit. William JONES & Wm. DABNEY. GI Cty., TN D.B. B, p. --.
1813-9-23
Deed same as above except to William MC CLURE, JR. GI Cty., TN D.B. B, p. --.
1813-11-15
At a Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions holden for the Cty. of GI at the courthouse in the town of Pulaski on Monday the 15th day of November 1813. Present Somerset MOORE, John DABNEY & Thomas WESTMORELAND, Esq'r. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 1.
1813-11-15
An ordinary licence granted to John B. PRENDERGAST who gave security according to law. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 1.
1813-11-15
Ordered that one black poll be taken from John TEMPLES list of Taxable property for the present year. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 1.
1813-11-15
Ruth MC CORMACK, pltf. vs. Thomas GOFF, deft. - Debt. Plaintiff asks suit be dismissed, to pay the defendant his costs for defense in this behalf expended. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 1.
1813-11-15
Bill of sale from John WHITE, to Wm. HORN? produced in open court and acknowledged by said John WHITE to be is act and deed and ordered to be registered. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 1.
1813-11-15
(2) Ordered that Jonathan BERRY be appointed overseer of the Weakleys Creek road from the Dry forks of Weakleys Creek to John BLAZENGAME'S fence and that the hands of the following persons work thereon under his directions. Viz. Jesse FOSTER, Robert LYON, Peter LYON, Alex'r CAMPBELL, Anthony SEALS, Tho. MC BRIDE, Jas. HAM, Andrew FUGET, Levi LEWIS, Laz. STUART, Spencer ROACH, Tho. BLAZINGAME, David BAKER, Benj'n. FIFER, Elijah MELBORN, Jonathan BERRY & Robert BRASHERS. (Written in margin beside this entry: Order delivered to Jonathan BERRY 24th Decr. 1813 of Buford, Shff.) GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 2.
1813-11-15
James MC CRAVEN adm. of the estate of David STEWART dec'd returned an account of sale of said estate and ordered to be recorded. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 2.
1813-11-15
The following persons to wit Charles BUFORD, Foreman, William MC DONALD, Joseph MC DONALD, William PHILLIPS, Joseph KNOX, Jesse WEATHERS, John POWELL, William GIDDENS, William HENDERSON, Timothy EZELL, William PICKENS, Robert ANDERSON, and Edmund GATLIN were qualified to act as a grand jury & having received their charge withdrew to consider of their presentments. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 2.
1813-11-15
Ordered that Pleasant NEW be appointed overseer of the road in the room of James PAXTON resigned. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 2.
1813-11-15
At least 5 Justices being present David FLAT produced in court two wolf scalps supposed to be more than 4 months old which was ordered to be burnt. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 3.
1813-11-15
At least 5 justices being present Levi LEWIS produced in court 1 wolf scalp.... GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 3.
1813-11-15
At least 5 justices being present Benjamin CHESHER produced a wolf scalp ... GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 3.
1813-11-15
At least 5 justices being present Wm. MC KINNEY produced a wolf scalp.... GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 3.
1813-11-15
Ordered that the Cty. trustee of this Cty. pay to Alfred M. HARRIS solicitor of this Cty. the sum of $50.00 for his ex officio services for 1 year prior to this time. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 3.
1813-11-15
Jonathan HOOKER, pltf. vs. Christopher BEST, deft - Original Attachment. This day came the plft. in his proper person and assumes all costs and directs that this suit be dismissed which is by the court ordered accordingly and pltf. pay the deft. his costs ... GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 4.
1813-11-15
Ordered Somerset MOORE, Nathaniel MOODY and Ralph GRAVES, or any 2 of them be and they are hereby appointed commissioners to let to the lowest bidder the building of a bridge across Moore's Creek where the Weakley Creek road crosses the same and that they report to next court. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 4.
1813-11-15
Ordered that the Cty. trustee pay to William DABNEY the sum of $43.99 for keeping James DICKRO_ for the term of 1 year ending in September last. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-15
Ordered that the Cty. trustee pay to German LESTER the sum of $10.00 for one Minute Book and State Docket and Appearance Docket and writing paper furnished for the use of the court. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-15
Ordered that John WHITE'S and James DONALD'S hands allotted to Ralph GRAVES overseer of the road from Pulaski to the Dry fork of Pidgeon Roost creek. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-15
Ordered Cty. trustee pay Bernard M. PATTERSON, Deputy Sheriff of this Cty. the sum of $8.00 for furnishing guard and guarding negro man John WHITE in confinement for Grand Larceny. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-15
Ordered payment to Henry SCALES $1.00 for arresting and guarding negro man John WHITE ... GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-15
Ordered payment to James BUFORD, sheriff $3.00 for furnishing guard and guarding John HOWELL while in confinement for Petit Larceny. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-15
Ordered payment to Robert LEWIS late constable of this Cty. sum of $12.00 for arresting and conveying John BRYANT to the jail of WM Cty.. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-15
Ordered William PHILIPS, Guston KEARNEY, William PURNELL, Samuel WOODS, James BUMPASS, Jarrot MANEFEE & John TEMPLE or any 5 of them be and are hereby appointed a jury to view a road the nearest and best way from Menefee's ford on Elk River to intersect a road lately cut from Huntsville to the state line in a direction to Pulaski and make report to next court. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-15
John EASLEY esq. offered in writing his resignation as Justice of the Peace in and for this Cty.. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-15
Ordered that the commissioners of the town of Pulaski pay Alfred M. HARRIS the sum of $11.00 for writing 100 blank bonds & notes & carrying the chain 1 day while said commissioners was laying off said town (bottom of page worn off) GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-15
Ordered commissioners of Pulaski pay German LESTER $10.00 for writing 100 notes and title bonds for the use of said commissioners. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-15
James TRIMBLE, Assignee & Pltf. vs Philip PARCHMAN, deft - In debt. Deft. assumed and paid costs in this behalf the pltf. by his atty. directs that the suit be dismissed. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-15
John McCRACKEN, pltf. vs William H. MURRAH, deft. - In case. Pltf. assumed and paid costs to deft. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-15
James KIMBROUGH, pltf. vs Elijah ANTHONY, deft. - In case. Referees who were refereed final determination of this case returned their award in following words: "We the referees award that the plft. recover against deft. $10.00. Signed the 28th of May 1813. J. BUFORD, Wm. CALDWELL, Lewis BROWN, M. H. BUCHANAN, J. J. WARD, William WELLS. It is therefore ordered pltf. recover against deft. $10.00 and his costs. The Pltf. in writing acknowledges full satisfaction of above award. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-15
Ordered court adjourn till tomorrow 9 o'clock. N. PATTERSON, Pleasant MOORE, Jas. DUGGER. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-16
Tuesday 16 November 1813. Court met according to adjournment. Present Nelson PATTERSON, Pleasant MOORE and James DUGGER, Esquires. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-16
Aaron LANCASTER, pltf. vs Robert WILSON, deft. - Appeal. Pltf. assumes costs and asks case dismissed. GI Cty. Ct. Min.
1813-11-16
Ordered Lewis KIRK be exempt from serving on jury on this day. GI Cty. Ct. Min.
1813-11-16
William SAWYERS vs Martin FRILEY - Judgt. Att'h. By consent of parties case continued to next court. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-16
Henry SCALES acknowledges himself indebted to the State of TN $100.00 to be levied of his goods & chattels, land and tenements. To be void on condition he attend here from day to day and prosecute and give evidence in behalf of the state against Bernard M. PATTESON for an assault and battery committed on the body of said SCALES and shall not depart without leave of the court. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-16
Henry SCALES (duplication of above)
1813-11-16
Archibald ALEXANDER comes into court and acknowledges himself indebted to st. of TN $100 to be levied ... to give evidence for state against Reuben MANEFEE for assault and battery on body of said ALEXANDER. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-16
Ordered court be adjourned to meet instant at the house of John B. PENDERGAST in the town of Pulaski. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-16
Court met according to adjournment. Present Somerset MOORE, Nathaniel MOODY & Pleasant MOORE, Esq'rs. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-16
Executors of the last will and testament of Josiah MAPLES, deceased, returned an inventory of said estate & ordered to be recorded. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-16
John DIKEY, Esq'r duly elected Cty. Trustee of this Cty. and took the oaths required and entered into bond and security according to law. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-16
Ordered Cty. trustee pay to Richard BRIGGS constable of this Cty. sum of $20.00 for furnishing guard and guarding Thomas DAVIS to Nashville jail. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-16
Aaron LANCASTER, pltf. vs Isaac WILSON, deft. - Appeal. Plft. assumes all costs with further sum of 75 cents to deft. atty. and directs suit dismissed. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-16
James McCRAVEN adm. of estate of David STEWART, dec'd returned an account of sale of said estate and ordered to be recorded. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 11.
1813-11-16
The executors of the last will & testament of Josiah MAPLES dec'd returned an inventory of estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p. 11.
1813-11-16
Aaron LANCASTER, pltf. vs. Ralph GRAVES, deft. - Appeal. Plft. assumes all costs with further sum of 75 cents to deft. atty. and directs suit dismissed. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-16
Bruce M. MAYFIELD, pltf. vs William M. KERLEY & Nathan DAVIS, defts. -Trover (Ref. Black's Law Dictionary in part - an action wherein a person has made use of a property without the consent of the owner.) Defendants being on a tour of duty to the Creek nation ordered cause continued till next court. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-16
William M. MAYFIELD, pltf. vs Nathan DAVIS & William M. KERLEY, defts. - Trover. Defendants being on a tour of duty to the Creek nation ordered cause continued till next court. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-16
On motion of Isaac SAMS by John WHITE his atty. and it appearing to the satisfaction of this court that the said Isaac SAMS has paid as security for John FORGEY, the sum of $11.23 on an execution which issued in pursuance of a judgment rendered at the last term of this court in favour of William BALL against said FORGEY & AMS, it is considered by the court that plft. recover against said deft. the aforesaid sum. (Judg. & Clks. fees paid) GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-16
A power of attorney from Robert KIMBROUGH to John CAMPBELL was produced in open court and acknowledged to be his act and deed & ordered to be certified. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-16
The Grand Jury Returned into court the following bills of indictment: St. vs. Bernard M. PATTESON, A true bill (another the same), Same vs. Reuben MANEFEE, a true bill. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-16
William STEELE vs Daniel WOODS, in debt. Parties came this day by their attorneys and thereupon came a jury of good and lawful men to wit: William FULLERTON, Jesse WEST, Thos. HALL, William GRAVES, William BROWN, Jos. LANN, Washington G. L. FOLEY, James GIDDENS, William KINDLE, Thomas SMITH, John ABERNATHY and William JONES were elected tried and sworn the truth to speak upon the issue joined upon their oaths do say that the deft. hath not paid the deft in the declaration mentioned ... they assess damages of plft. by reason of the detention thereof to $4.26. Besides his costs. Ordered pltf. recover $94.66 and 2/3 cents his debt aforementioned together with his damages. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-16
James ANDERSON, pltf. vs Daniel WOODS, deft. - in debt. Parties came by 16 their attys. Jury, William FULLERTON, Jesse WEST, Thomas HALL, William GRAVES, William BROWN, Joseph LANN, Washington G. L. FOLEY, James GIDDENS, William KINDLE, Thos. SMITH, John ABERNATHY & William JONES, they say deft. has not paid the debt and assess damages by reason of detention thereof to $15.34 1/2 cents beside his costs. Deft. to pay $$114.50 together with damages and costs. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-16
Andrew JACKSON, Alfred BALCH & Thomas CRUTCHER Exr's of Wm. T. LEWIS, plft. vs David WOODS - in debt. Parties came by their attornies (sic) and a jury of men to wit: William FULLERTON, Jesse WEST, Thomas HALL, William GRAVES, William BROWN, Joseph LANN, Washington G. T. FOLEY, James GIDDENS, William KINDLE, Thomas SMITH, John ABERNATHY and William JONES. They say the deft. hath not paid the debt in the declaration and writing obligatory mentioned as in pleading he hath alleged and they do assess the pltf. damaged by reason of the detention thereof of $16.87 and 1/2 cents, besides their costs. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-16
Ordered Samuel AVETT be appointed overseer of road from Camp Branch to Robert GORDON's and that hands of Thomas AIKIN, John AKIN, John ROBERTS, Moses EVETTS, James Mc CULLOCK, Robert MC CULLOCK, David MC CULLOCK and Jeremiah GALASPIE, Nicholas GRIGGS, John CHAPMAN, Tho. CHAPMAN, Benjamin CHAPMAN, Jeptha MOORE, Asa MOORE and French MOORE and Asa MOORE and all the hands on W. T. Lewis' Quarter Plantation work thereon under his direction. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-16
William McNEIL, pltf. vs Daniel WOODS, deft. - in debt. Jury as above, assess $18.63 against the plaintiff. They assess plaintiff damage of $18.63 and that pltf. recover of the deft. (19) $286.72 together with his damages. GI Cty. Ct. Min..
1813-11-17
James BUFORD, Esq., Sheriff & Collector for the Publick & Cty. Tax for the year 1813 returned into court the following list of Delinquencies, to wit:
William COCKRAN 1 White Poll .25 GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 23.
1813-11-17
Alexander MILLER adm. of estate of Andres MILLER dec'd returned an amount of sale of said estate & ordered to be recorded. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 35.
1813-11-17
Ordered that John DICKEY, John HILLHOUSE and James ASHMORE be appointed to settle with Alexander MILLER, adm of estate of Andres MILLER and report to next court. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 35.
1813-11-17
Ordered that letters of Adm. of est. of John DAVIS dec'd be granted to Thomas GOFF. He having given bond & security according to law. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 49.
1813-11-17
Thomas GOFF, adm of John DAVIS, dec'd returned an inventory of said est. and ordered to be recorded. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 49.
1813-12-24
Polly GRAVES, deed of gift to Francis Yancy GRAVES, Sally Yancy GRAVES & Eliza Patteson GRAVES. Know all men by these presents, that I Polly GRAVES (widow) having intention to marry and knowing that my property after marriage will become property of my husband, in exclusion of my children, I have therefore thought proper to give and convey unto my three daughters my distributive share or all right title and interest I now have agreeable to the laws, usages and customs of this state, the following property, to wit: 250A on which I now live adjoining my brother John YANCY on Richland Creek, also 12 negroes (all named) all my stock of horses, cattle, hogs, plantation tools, household and kitchen furniture, fore beds and beds clothes. I reserve to myself the use of said property or right that I posses in it during my natural life then pass to my above named children or to the survivors of them or to the heirs of their bodys (sic) lawfully begotten share and share alike, the children of each daughter their mothers share. On the further condition, that if it should please God that I should have any more children at my death lawfully begotten of my body besides the above named Francis, Sally & Eliza, then and in that case said children to be entitled to an equal share with those already named. Wit. Gabriel BUMPASS and Thomas BARNETT. GI Cty., TN D.B. B, p. --.
1814-3-
Samuel SHIELDS, Esq. who was appointed to take a list of taxable property in Captain CAMPBELL'S company made return thereof. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 55.
1814-3-
Ordered that letters of Adm. of the est. of William G. PICKENS dec'd be issued to Andrew PICKENS and Israel PICKENS, they having been qualified & given bond and security according to law. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 69.
1814-3-
Ordered that letters of Adm. of the est. of John G. PICKENS issue to Israel PICKENS .. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p 69.
1814-3-
The last will & testament of Mary MAXWELL, dec'd, was produced in court and proven by oath of Andrew McMEKIN one of the subscribing wit. thereto and ordered to be recorded. On application of John HENDERSON and Andrew McMEKIN, ordered letters of Adm. on the estate were issued to John HENDERSON and Andrew MCMAKIN .... GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 69.
1814-3-
John HENDERSON & Andrew MCMEKIN adms. of the will annexed of the est. of Mary MAXWELL, dec'd returned an inventory of said est. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 69.
1814-3-
Ordered that James STARK, Douglas BLUE, Maximillion H. BUCHANAN, James NEIL, James WILLIAMS, John EASLEY, John RAY, Nelson PATTERSON, George BROWN, Thomas HARWOOD, Alexander WOOD & John HAWKINS or any five of them be appointed a jury to view a road the nearest and best way from MANIFEE'S ford on Elk River to intersect a road lately cut from Huntsville to the state line in a direction to Pulaski & make report to next court. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 74.
1814-3-8
Andrew PICKENS & Israel PICKENS, Adm. of the estate of William G. PICKENS dec'd returned an inventory of said estate and ordered to be registered. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 75.
1814-3-8
John C. WALKER appointed constable in Capt. CAMPBELL's company took the oath required and entered into bond & security according to law. GI Cty. Ct. Min., p. 76.
1814-3-8
The last will & estament of James JOHNSTON dec'd was produced in court and proven by oath of Abernathy JOHNSTON & Matthew JOHNSTON & John JOHNSTON exrs. therein named qualified according to law. GI Cty., TN Ct. Min., p. 79.
1814-3-8
The commissioners appointed to settle with the Adm. of the est. of Andrew MILLER dec'd made report to wit: This 19th day of Feb 1813 met in order to settle with Alexander MILLER, adm. of Andrew MILLER dec'd and have allowed said Alexander on a view of his account to claim against the est. of aforesaid Andrew MILLER $159.80. s/John DICKEY, John HILLHOUSE & James ASHMORE. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p. 80.
1814-3-8
Ordered that George W. SCOTT an orphan be bound an apprentice to James H. PICKINS, an Indenture to that effect having been entered into between John DICKEY, Esq. Chairman of this court Pro Tem and said James H. PICKINS. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p. 104.
1814-3-8
Ordered John DICKEY, Pleasant MOORE & John HILLHOUSE Esq. be appointed commissioners to let to the lowest bidder the keeping of Samuel SCOTT and Edney SCOTT two orphan children for one year after giving publick notice of the time & place previous to said letting at least 15 days. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p. 104.
1814-4-00
The courthouse being burnt it therefore ordered that court be adjourned to meet at the house of David MARTIN immediately. GI Cty. Circuit Ct. Min., April Term 1814, p. 183.
1814-4-00
Court met at the house of David MARTIN in the Town of Pulaski and ordering to adjournment. Present the Honorable Thomas STUART, Judge. GI Cty. Circuit Ct. Min., April Term 1814, p. 183.
1814-4-00
Andrew JACKSON & Exors. of Wm. T. LEWIS, Dec'd vs David WOODS. William WOODS and Thomas C. STONE were securities of David WOODS. David WOODS owed debt to estate of LEWIS. GI Cty. Circuit Ct. Min., April Term 1814, p. 187.
1814-6-4
Deed George SHIELDS and Alexander BARRON, Sr. of GI Cty., TN to Alexander BARRON, Jr., for $100. 105A on Big Creek. Wit. Robert STEPHENSON & John BARRON. GI Cty., TN D.B. B, p. -- .
1814-6-6
The court of please and quarter sessions for the Cty. of GI met at the place on which the courthouse formerly stood. Present Nelson PATTERSON, James BUMPASS, John DICKEY, John HILLHOUSE, John HENDERSON, Samuel SMITH & William MAYFIELD, Esq. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p. 115.
1814-6-6
The courthouse being burnt It is ordered that court be adjourned to meet at the house of DEERY & MARTIN in the town of Pulaski. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p. 115.
1814-6-6
Ordered that letters of Adm. of the est. of Joel M. ALSUP issue to John ALSUP Senr. and he having entered into bond and gave security according to law. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p. 116.
1814-6-6
Andrew PICKENS, adm. of William G. PICKENS dec'd returned amt. of sale of said estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p. 115.
1814-6-6
The adm. of Mary MAXWELL dec'd ret'd an amount of sale of said estate .... GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 115.
1814-6-6
Ordered that letters of adm. of est. of Minor WINN dec'd issue to Isham BROWN .... GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 120.
1814-6-6
Ordered that letters of adm. of est. of Ambrose FOSTER dec'd issue to Isham BROWN he having ... GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 121.
1814-6-6
Ordered that Nelson PATTERSON, William MAYFIELD, Samuel Y. ANDERSON, Maximilian H. BUCHANAN & German LESTER or any 3 of them be ... to let the building of a temporary jail for the use of this Cty., which is not to exceed 16 feet square, after giving at least 10 days notice of the time and place of letting .... GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 122.
1814-6-6
A nuncupative Will of William SMITH dec'd was produced in open court and proven by oaths of William STOVALL & Joshua FINCE and ordered to be recorded. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 126.
1814-6-6
At least 3 justices being present David WILCOCKSON produced in court one wolf scalp over four months old, which was ordered to be burnt. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 129.
1814-6-6
James WALKER vs. Nelson PATTERSON - Debt - Attorney for plaintiff produced a regularly certified copy of a record from the Cty. court of Cumberland in Virginia. It is the opinion of the court that there is such a record ....plaintiff recover 25 pounds 4 shillings & six pence Virginia Currency equal in value to $85.75 United States Currency with interest from 25 Dec 1802 till paid ... GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 134.
1814-6-6
Ordered that Edney SCOTT a minor girl be bound to James TINNEN an indenture between said TINNEN & the Chairman of this court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 137.
1814-6-6
State vs. George AGNEW - Presentment for an affray - Eli TIDWELL, Jr. was bound for the appearance of AGNEW and surrender the body of said George AGNEW ... AGNEW be committed to custody of the sheriff. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 137.
1814-6-6
Ordered that a commissioner issue to James BUMPASS & Robert BUCHANAN, Esq. to take privy examination & relinquishment of dower of Susannah BARNETT to 318 A lying in Spartenburg Dist., of S.C. deed from Richard BARNETT & her husband to Daniel WHITE and Isaac SMITH. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 138.
1814-6-6
Israel PICKENS adm. on est of John G. PICKENS dec'd returned an inventory of estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 142.
1814-6-8
Deed from George SHIELDS and Alex'r BARRON to Alex'r BARRON for 105 A, proven by oaths of Robert STEPHENSON & John BARRON. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 145.
1814-6-8
Deed of Gift from Rees PORTER of GI Cty., TN to Jane Brown PORTER, Elliner McNees? PORTER and Whitsell Rees? PORTER, minor orphans of my son Rees PORTER, dec'd, late of GI Cty., adjoins David W. PORTER, 360 1/2 A, for $1. GI Cty., TN D.B. B, p --.
1814-6-8
Ordered that Robert BUCHANAN, Henry HAGEN & M. H. BUCHANAN be appointed to settle with Thomas WESTMORELAND, exr. of Jesse WESTMORELAND, dec'd and make report to court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 153.
1814-6-8
Letters of adm. with the will annexed of the est. of Wm. SMITH, dec'd. Issue to Alex'r MCDONALD, he having qualified ... GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 154.
1814-6-9
John DICKERSON vs. William M. MARR - In debt - Defendant acknowledges debt, plaintiff to recover $600 debt plus $82.78 damages. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 169
1814-6-9
Petition of William B. LEWIS and Margaret his wife, John H. EATON & Mira his wife, Charlotte LEWIS being exhibited to court praying a division of land, Grant No. 120 dated July 1788 granted by state of NC to Micajah G. LEWIS, as heirs and representatives of said Micajah, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that Thomas A. CLAIBOURNE, father of Ferdinand L. CLAIBOURNE, Mary CLAIBOURNE and Micajah CLAIBOURNE who in right of their mother are entitled to 1/5 part of said land and was duly notified on 29 April last that said William, John and Margaret and Mira and Charlotte would on the first Monday in June in the present year petition said court for a division said tract of 5,000 A .... Ordered that Samuel JONES, William WOODS, Robert GORDON, John DABNEY & William DABNEY be and are hereby appointed commissioners to lay off and divide said tract of 5,000 A between Margaret LEWIS, Mira EATON, Charlotte LEWIS and Tho's. A. CLAIBOURNE, father and guardian of his said infant children Ferdinand, Mary and Micajah CLAIBOURNE in manner following. Lay off for said Thomas A. CLAIBOURNE, gdn. 2/5 of said land, the residue to be equally divided between Margaret, Mira and Charlotte. To make report to court what they have done. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 170.
1814-6-9
Thomas WASHINGTON & Chapman WHITE, Exrs. of Thomas MASTERSON, dec'd. vs William M. MARR - Debt - Def't admits to debt and pltf. to recover cost. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 171.
1814-6-10
Letters of Adm. on estate of Somerset MOORE dec'd issue to Charlotte MOORE & James BUFORD.
next Item: Adm. of Somerset MOORE returned an inventory of estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 181.
1814-6-10
Commissioners appointed to settle with Thomas WESTMORELAND exor. of Jesse WESTMORELAND dec'd made report. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 182.
1814-6-10
W. M. KERLEY vs Margaret ALLISON, Holbert ALLISON, exors. of Frank ALLISON, dec'd - GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p. 192.
1814-6-10
Ralph GRAVES vs Holbert ALLISON - appeal - GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p. 192.
1814-6-10
Charles H. MOORE & James BUFORD, adm. of est. of Somerset MOORE dec'd returned additional inventory. GI Cty., TN Cty. Court Minuges, p 193.
1814-6-10
Order sale issue to Charlotte MOORE and James BUFORD to sell the perishable part of est. of Somerset MOORE, dec'd. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 193.
1814-6-10
Ordered Charles BUFORD, Joseph ANTHONY & German LESTER allot to Charlotte MOORE, widow of Somerset MOORE sufficient portion of stock corn and dead victuals of the goods and chattels of said decedent as will be sufficient to maintain her and her children for one hear. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p. 193.
1814-6-10
James C. & David W. MCKEE vs James MCCRAVEN, adm. of David STEWART - Sci Fa - Issue for $290. and interest at 6% from 12 Mar 1810 till paid, together with their cost about their suit in this behalf expended. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p. 194.
1814-6-10
Power of Attorney from Benjamin FRENCH to James KIMBRO. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 200.
1814-6-12
Robert BIGHAM, John and Thomas BIGHAM of Meck. Cty., NC to Daniel T. WOODS and Gideon PILLOW, land where BIGHAMS now live, 637 1/2 A surveyed in name of John BIGHAM, on Robertsons Fork of Richland Creek. Wit. John MCCABE, Richard H. ALLEN and Mm. MCCABE. GI Cty., TN D.B. B, p --.
1814-8-3
Deed William B. LEWIS of Nashville, TN to John HAWKINS of GI Cty., TN. For $1500. land on both sides of Sinking Creek, adj John REYNOLDS, Wm. LYTLE, James Bright. Wit. Wm. PURNELL, G. D. TAYLOR & Guston KERNEY. GI Cty., TN D.B. B, p --.
1814-9-
Letters of administration on estate of George GOFF, dec'd issued to John GOFF, he having given bond and security ... GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 201.
1814-9-
John GOFF, adm. of George GOFF, dec'd, returns inventory of estate ... GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 201.
1814-9-
Last will and testament of Mereday FLINT dec'd was produced in court and proven by oath of John LAIRD ordered to be recorded, whereupon came Perry FLYNT one of the exors. therein named and was qualified .... GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 201.
1814-9-
Power of Attorney from James WRIGHT to William H. RAGSDALE, proven by oath of John WILLY & John ISOM, wit.. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 201.
1814-9-
Last will and Testament of Jeremiah PERRY, dec'd produced in court, John PERRY & William STANDFORD and 2 of the exors. therein named qualified .... GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 202.
1814-9-
Ordered that John GOFF be appointed guardian for Peggy GOFF, James GOFF and John GOFF, orphan children of George GOFF, dec'd. He made bond and security. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 202.
1814-9-
Deed from William B. LEWIS to John HAWKINS for 300 A wit. William PURNELL & Gilbert D. TAYLOR & Guston KEARNEY. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 203.
1814-9-
Deed from Guston KEARNEY to William PURNELL for lot in Elkton. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 203.
1814-9-
Last will and testament of Larkin CLEVELAND dec'd proven by oaths of Thomas LANE, Martin LANE and James PERRY, wit.. German LESTER, exr' qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 204.
1814-9-
William MAPLES & John EASLEY, exors. of last will and testament of Josiah MAPLES, dec'd, return account of sale of perishable estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 208.
1814-9-
Order of sale issue to John GOFF, adm. of est. of George GOFF, dec'd, to sell perishable part of said estate, negroes excepted and that John GOFF, guardian of Peggy, James and John GOFF, orphans of George GOFF, dec'd, ordered to sell house and lot in Pulaski belong to said estate on credit of 9 months and 6 months credit be given on sale of the perishable estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 209.
1814-9-
Letters of adm. of est. of William CROWSON, dec'd, issue to Mary CROWSON, Richard CROWSON & Moses CROWSON, entered bond and security, qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 210.
1814-9-
David W. PORTER adm. of Elias PORTER, dec'd, returned amount of sale of estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 218.
1814-9-
Ordered sale of issue to Charlotte MOORE and James BUFORD to sell perishable part of est. of Somersett MOORE, dec'd, negros excepted. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 219.
1814-9-
Gernan LESTER, Henry HAGAN & Nathaniel MOODY to allot to Charlotte MOORE, widow Somersett MOORE, dec'd a sufficient portion of the stock corn and dead victuals of goods and chattels of decedent to maintain her and her children for 1 year. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 220.
1814-9-
Ordered Thomas WESTMORELAND, John DICKEY & Arthur HICKS, esqrs. appointed commissioners to settle the accounts between David W. PORTER, adm. of est. of Elias PORTER, dec'd and the legatees and make return to court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 221.
1814-9-
A nuncupative will of William SMITH dec'd, devising to John BROWN the amount of his wages as a soldier in the service of the Unites States as one of the Militia of the State, under the command of Major General JACKSON was produced in open court and proven by oath of David BROWN a subscribing witness. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 222.
1814-9-7
Last will and testament of William H. MURRY, dec'd, produced in court proven by oaths of George EARNEST, Thomas STANFORD, wit.. William PHILLIPS and Thomas PHILLIPS, exrs. therein named qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 227.
1814-9-7
Commissioners appointed to settle with David W. PORTER, adm. of est. of Elias PORTER, dec'd returned of settlement. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 228.
1814-9-7
Thomas GOFF, adm. of est. of John DAVIS, dec'd, returned account of sale of est. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 229.
1814-9-7
Executors of last will and testament of William H. MURRY returned inventory of estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 229.
1814-9-7
Ordered sale issue to executors of will of William H. MURRY, to sell perishable estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 229.
1814-9-7
Commissioners ordered to allot to hears of Micajah G. LEWIS of 5,000 A made report. Plat of division is shown and described in detail. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 231.
1814-9-9
Adm.of est. of Ambrose FOSTER, dec'd returned account of sale of est. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 250.
1814-9-9
Adm. of est. of Minor WINN returned account of sale of estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 250.
1814-9-9
Isham BROWN, adm. of est. of Minor WINN, dec'd, returned inventory of est. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 251.
1814-9-9
Isham BROWN, adm. of est. of Minor WINN ordered to sell estate that is contained in additional inventory. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 251.
1814-9-9
Adm. of est. of William SMITH, dec'd, returned inventory of estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 255.
1814-9-9
Adm. of est. of William SMITH, dec'd to sell perishable part of estate, except the ? devised in the nuncupative will heretofore proven. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 255.
1814-9-10
James C. & David W. MCREEVES. James MCCRAVEN, adm of David STEWART, dec'd - Debt - defendant to pay $99.50 with interest from 1 May 1812 until paid, to ge levied of goods and chattels lands and tenements of said David STEWART, dec'd. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 263.
1814-9-10
William PURNELL be appt'd. gdn. for Mary Ann Hunter LOCKHART. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 267.
1814-9-10
Ordered John HAWKINS appointed guardian for Elizabeth Barret LOCKHART. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 267.
1814-12-5
Letters of Adm. on est. of George EARNEST, dec'd, issued to Mary EARNEST, she qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 269.
1814-12-5
Mary ERNEST returned inventory of est. of George ERNEST, dec'd. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 269.
1814-12-5
James BUMPASS, WIlliam PHILLIPS & Duncan MCINTIRE appointed commissioners to allot widow Mary ERNEST 1 years provisions for her and family from time George ERNEST departed this life. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 270.
1814-12-5
Exrs. of est. of Jeremiah PERRY, dec'd, returned inventory of estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 271.
1814-12-5
Ordered sale to exr. of Samuel PERRY, dec'd, perishable part of est. except negroes. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 271.
1814-12-5
Last will and testament of James HAYNES, dec'd, produced in court, proven by Andrew HAYNES and John HAYNES, wit. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 271.
1814-12-5
Ordered sale issue to Mary EARNEST, Adm. of est. of George EARNEST, dec'd to sell perishable part of estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 273.
1814-12-7
Ordered that letters of adm. of estate of James HARWELL, dec'd, issue to Burton HARWELL, Sr., he having qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 292.
1814-12-7
Ordered John GRAVES, Edmund I. BAILEY & Henry HAGEN apptd. commissioners to settle with exr. of Zacheus HURT, dec'd, and make report to present term of this court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 295.
1814-12-7
Ordered John HENDERSON, James. DABNEY and Samuel SHIELDS, esq. be commissioners to settle the account current of James MCCRAVEN, adm of David STEWART, dec'd. and make return to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 295.
1814-12-7
Ordered letters of adm. with will annexed of est. of James HAYNES, dec'd, issue to James HAYNES, he having qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 295.
1814-12-7
James HAYNES, adm. with will annexed of est. of James HAYNES, dec'd return inventory of estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 295.
1814-12-7
Deed from Gideon PILLOW & Ann, his wife, to Paul DISMUKE for lands in DV Cty.. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 297.
1814-12-7
Ordered Wm. MAYFIELD & Pleasant MOORE take privy examination of Ann PILLOW touching her free will and consent in the deed from Gideon PILLOW & said his wife to Paul DISMUKE for land in DV Cty. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 297.
1814-12-7
The adm. of est. of Minor WINN dec'd return account of sale of said estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 297.
1814-12-7
Mary CROWSON, widow of late William CROWSON, dec'd, petitions and it appearing to the state, that the adm. of the estate of said William CROWSON, dec'd had notice of this motion. Ordered that a writ issue to sheriff commanding him to summon 12 freeholders, connected with the parties neither by affinity nor ......? disinterested, who upon oath the sheriff is authorized to administer, shall allot and set off to said Mary CROWSON 1/2 part of tract of land described in petition unless said widow agrees to take less, including the mansion house in which the said William CROWSON must usually dwelt before his death together with the out houses, thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining and that said sheriff and jury put the said petition in possession of same and make return of their proceedings at next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 298.
1814-12-7
Ordered that James FORD, Samuel SMITH, Thomas WESTMORELAND, Aaron BROWN & William PRICE be commissioners to divide and appropriate between Richard CROWSON, Moses CROWSON, John CROWSON, Abraham CROWSON, Isaac CROWSON, Thomas CROWSON, Jonathan CROWSON and Jane CROWSON, children and legatees of William CROWSON, dec'd, two tracts of land which William CROWSON, dec'd, died seized and possessed, as mentioned in the petition, one containing 325 A, the other 10 A. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 298.
1814-12-8
Ordered that sheriff be directed and commanded to summon the following men to serve as Jurors at the next Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions to be holden for the Cty. of GI the first Monday in March next, to wit: James TINNEN, Gideon PILLOW, Duncan MCENTIRE, William PHILLIPS, William STANFORD, Larkin WEBB, John PAUL, Jacob TEMPLEN, Samuel PEARSON, David CAMPBELL, David W. PORTER, Richard BENTLY, Buckner HARWELL, Sr., James ROBINSON, William EZZELL, John SIMS, Archibald CROCKETT, Robert ALSUP, John McNight (BRAWSHAW), James KIMBROUGH, Elijah ANTHONY, Shadrack HARWELL, Samuel HARWELL, Joseph MCDONALD, Thomas H. GORDON & Nathan FARMER. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 300.
1814-12-8
Summoned to serve as jurors at next Circuit Court to be holden 2nd Monday in April next, to wit: Tyree ROADS, Nelson PATTERSON, James BUMPASS, Robert BUCHANAN, James MCDONALD, Samuel JONES, Hardy HIGHTOWER, John MONTGOMERY, Pleasant MOORE, John DICKEY, Arthur HICKS, William MAYFIELD, Samuel SHIELDS, Jarrett MANIFEE, Thomas HARWOOD, William PRICE, James PAINE, Joel LANE, William MCDONALD, Nathaniel MOODY, Charles BUFORD, Thomas WESTMORELAND, Robert MCNAIRY, Robert OLIVER, Buckner HARWELL, Jr. & James DUGGER. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 301.
1814-12-8
Ordered letters of adm. of est. of Josiah EDDY, dec'd, issue to William ANDERSON, he having qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 303.
1814-12-8
Ordered letters of adm. of est. of Nicholas WELCH, dec'd, issue to Sarah WELCH, she having qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 303.
1814-12-8
Sarah WELCH, adm. of est. of Nicholas WELCH, dec'd, returned an inventory of estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 304.
1814-12-8
Ordered sale issue to Sarah WELCH, adm. of Nicholas WELCH, dec'd, to sell articles in inventory. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 304.
1814-12-8
Jeremiah PARKER, James GRAHAM and John HILLHOUSE appointed commissioners to allot to Sarah WELCH, widow of the late Nicholas WELCH, dec'd provisions on hand sufficient for support of herself and family for one year from death of decedent. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 308.
1814-12-8
Commissioners who were appointed to settle the account current of the exors. of Zacheus HURT, dec'd, made return thereof. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 310.
1814-12-8
Ordered that issue to Sheriff to notify James J. WARD commanding him to appear on 1st day of next term of court to show cause if any he has or know of why a bastard child said to be in his possession should not be bound out. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 313.
1814-12-8
An indenture between Thomas WESTMORELAND, Chairman of this Court Pro Tem and German LESTER (conditionally binding Elizabeth STEGALL, minor giro to said LESTER) was entered into and filed. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 313.
1814-12-8
Same as above Wilson F. THOMPSON has bound Lucinda STOVALL, a minor girl, to THOMPSON. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 313.
1814-12-8
On petition of William RIDDLE and Polly RIDDLE, his wife, late Polly GRAVES, and widow of John GRAVES, dec'd, it appearing to satisfaction of the court that the adm. of the est. of said John GRAVES, dec'd, and the said William having intermarried with the said Polly, notice of this motion. Ordered by court that a writ issue to the Sheriff comanding him to summon 12 freeholders connected with the parties neither by affinity nor consanquinity? and entirely disintrested, shall allot and set off to said Polly and William 1/3 part of the tract of land described in said petition, including the mansion house in which said John GRAVES most usually dwelt before his death, together with the outhouses .... divide the same and divide personal estate of John GRAVES, dec'd, into equal parts amongst the two children of said John GRAVES, dec'd and the 1/3 and make return to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 314.
1814-12-9
William HENRY vs Washington G. S. FOLEY: Ordered that commission of 2 Justices of the Peace of Cty. of Lincoln, St. of NC, take deposition of Willian GRAHAM, to be read as evidence in this case and that plaintiff give to defendant 25 days notice of time and place of taking of same. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 316.
1814-12-9
Petition of Charlotte MOORE, widow of late Somerset MOORE, dec'd, adm. had notice of this motion. Ordered that a writ issue to Sheriff commanding him to summon 12 freeholders connected with the parties neither by affinity ... to set off to Charlotte MOORE 1/3 part of tract of land with 1/3 of the crop on hand, including the mansion house in which said Somerset MOORE most usually dwelt before his death together with outhouses, ect. ... make return to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 319.
1814-12-9
James MAXWELL vs. David MCMICKEN & John HENDERSON, Exrs. - plaintiff ordered that the original will in this case be amended by striking out the word Executors and inserting the word Administrator and that the Plaintiff pay the costs of this said amendment. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 320.
1814-12-9
An indenture between John DICKEY, Chairman of this court, and Samuel PEARSON binding Isabella, otherwise called Eba ESTEP a minor to the said PEARSON was entered into and filed. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 329.
1814-12-9
Buckner HARWELL, Sr., adm. of est of James HARWELL, dec'd, returned an inventory of est. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 330.
1814-12-9
Ordered that sale issue to Buckner HARWELL, Sr., adm. of James HARWELL, dec'd, to sell perishable part of est. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 330.
1815-1-23
Deed John JONES to James WILSON. $400 for 270 A. Wit. Mathew WILSON & Elizabeth Wilson. GI Cty., TN D.B. B, p --.
1815-2-2
Robert HENDERSON of Meck. Cty., NC by William S. HENDERSON of MU Cty., TN, atty. of William S. HENDERSON, to Thomas CHATMAN of GI Cty., TN, for $400, land on waters of Blue Creek; adj. Martin LANE, John JONES. Wit. Jesse NEWLIN, Zachariah TONGATE & Thomas Lane. GI Cty., TN D.B. B, p --.
1815-3-6
The exors. of Jeremiah PERRY, dec'd returned account of sale of estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 333.
1815-3-6
William MAYFIELD & Pleasant MOORE, Esqs. appointed to take privy examination of Elizabeth PERKINS touching her free will and consent in execution of a deed from Samuel PERKINS and wife to Jonathan TAYLOR for 283 A in Anson Cty., NC and to make return to court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 334.
1815-3-6
John HENDERSON & John DABNEY appointed to settle account current between the est. of David STEWART, dec'd, and James MCCRAVENS, his adm. intrator and make return to present term of court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 335.
1815-3-6
The following persons qualified and charged as a Grand Inquenst of the body of the Cty., to wit: Duncan MCINTIRE, foreman, Shadrack HARWELL, Samuel PEARSON, William STANDFORD, Archibald CROCKETT, Joseph MCDONALD, William EZELL, Nathan FARMER, John PAUL, James KIMBROUGH, Richard BENTLEY, Larkin WEBB and William PHILLIPS, who having rec'd their charge retired to consider presentment. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 336.
1815-3-6
Ordered letters of adm. on esate of Isaac OXFORD, dec'd, issue to Jonathan MOODY, having qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 336.
1815-3-6
Ordered letters of adm. on estate of William HORN, dec'd, issue to Nancy HORN, she having qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 337.
1815-3-6
Ordered sale issue to Johnathan MOODY, adm. of est. of Isaac OXFORD, dec'd, to sell perishable goods of estate and make return to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 337.
1815-3-6
Ordered letters of adm. on est. of John LEE, dec'd, issue to Elizabeth LEE and William LEE, having qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 337.
1815-3-6
Ordered Henry M. NEWLAND, Walter FRASER & William FRASER commissioners to allot to Elizabeth LEE, widow of John LEE sufficient portion of stock and provisions to maintain her and her children if any for one year from date of her said husband's decease. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 344.
1815-3-6
Exers. of the will of William H. MURRAH, dec'd returned acct. of sale of said estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 345.
1815-3-6
Last will and testament of Samuel SMITH, dec'd, produced in open court and partly proven by oath of William RAMSEY, a witness thereto. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 345.
1815-3-6
Agreeably to order of last court the sheriff summoned a jury to lay off and allot Mary CROWSON, widow of the late William CROWSON, dec'd, her dower who made return as follows, to wit: (Dec. 23, 1814). GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 346.
1815-3-6
Adms. of est. of William CROWSON, dec'd, ret'd acct. of sale of said est. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 347.
1815-3-6
Last will and testament of Buckner HARWELL, Sr. produced in court, proven by Edmond COOPER, one of the wit.. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 348.
1815-3-6
Power of attorney from Margaret ELLISON and Holbert ELLISON, exrs. of est. of Frank ELLISON, dec'd, to William M. HEARLY produced in court and proven. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 348.
1815-3-6
At least 5 justices present, David WILCOX (WILCOXEN) prodeced a wolf scalp over 4 months old. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 349.
1815-3-7
Deed Richard HIGHTOWER of WM Cty., to Archibald CROCKET of GI Cty., $300. No wit. GI Cty., TN D.B. B, p --.
1815-3-7
Andrew ERWIN of NC to John TUCKER of GI Cty., 240 A on Richland Creek, part of a 2752 A tract granted to Henry MONTFORT. Beginning in the E. boundary of James WILSON'S 100 A tract at Moses CROWSON'S corner, east with CROWSON & RAMSEY'S lines, adj. Indian boundary line to James WILSON'S corner. Wit. James WILSON & Edward DAVIS and Charles ANDERSON. GI Cty., TN D.B. B, p .
1815-3-7
John HAWKINS comes into court and acknowledges himself indebted to the State of TN in sum of $100 to be levied on his goods and chattels lands and tenements to be void on condition that he attend here from day to day and prosecute a suit the state against John GARRETT. (Bond as a witness) GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 350.
1815-3-7
Letters of adm. of est. of James NEWELL, dec'd, issue to Alexander MILLER, having qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 355.
1815-3-7
Adm. of est. of James NEWELL, dec'd, returned inventory of estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 355.
1815-3-7
Ordered sale issue to Alexander MILLER, adm. of est. of Samuel NEWELL, dec'd, to sell perishable part of estate and make return to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 355.
1815-3-7
Adm. of estate of John LEE, dec'd, returned inventory. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 356.
1815-3-7
Ordered sale issue to Adm. of est. of John LEE, dec'd, to sell perishable part of estate and make return to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 356.
1815-3-7
Court by ballot elected registrar for this Cty. in room of Thomas WESTMORELAND, dec'd, Fountain LESTER was duly and constitutionally elected. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 357.
1815-3-8
Last will and testament of Thomas WESTMORELAND, dec'd, produced in court and provey by Gabriel HIGGINBOTHAM and William PRICE, wit. thereto. Sally WESTMORELAND and William RAGSDALE, two of exors. therein named, qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 357.
1815-3-8
Last will and testatament of William FISH, dec'd produced in court and proven by Gabriel HIG GINBOTHAM and William HOWE, 2 of the wit.. Duncan MCINTIRE and William PRICE appointed exors. qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 357.
1815-3-8
Last will and testament of Robert WILLIAMS, dec'd, produced in court and proven oaths of James LAM & Gabriel BUMPASS, wit. thereto. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 363.
1815-3-8
Thomas WASHINGTON & Chapman WHITE, exors. vs. John PATTERSON: Plaintiffs are exors. of last will and testament of Thomas MASTERSON, dec'd. $103.49, besides costs. Plaintiffs ordered to recover from defendant the sum due. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 364.
1815-3-8
On order of last court directing allottment of dower to Charlotte MOORE, widow of late Sommerset MOORE, dec'd, agreeable on the petition of said Charlotte, not having been acted on ... petition of John HICKS and Charlotte HICKS, late Charlotte MOORE, appearing to satisfaction of court that the adm. of est. of Sommerset MOORE, dec;d had notice of this motion and said John having intermarried with said Charlotte. Ordered that a write issue to the sheriff to summon 12 freeholders .... disinterested parties .... allot and set off to said John and Charlotte 1/3 part of tract of land including the mansion house of which said Sommerset Moore usually dwelt immediately before his death together with outhouses and improvements belonging or in any wise appertaining and 1/3 part of personal estate of said Sommerset, dec', and to give possession to John and Charlotte and make return to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 366.
1815-3-8
Deed from Richard Hightower to Archibald CROCKETT for 95 A . GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 367.
1815-3-8
Deed from William M. MARR to William MCCLURE, Jun'r for 125 A proven by oaths of William JONES and William DABNEY, wit. thereto. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 368.
1815-3-8
Commissioners appointed to allot to Elizabeth LEE, widow of John LEE, dec'd, a portion of the stock of provisions on hand belonging to est. made report thereof. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 368.
1815-3-8
Adms. of est. of John LEE, dec'd, returned inventory of estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 368.
1815-3-8
Ordered John YANCY be appointed guardian for Fanny GRAVES, orphan of John GRAVES, dec'd, he having made bond and security. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 370.
1815-3-9
Nancy HORN, Adm. of Est. of William HORN, dec'd, inventory of said estate ordered recorded. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 373.
1815-3-9
David W. PORTER, Tyree RODES & William WOODS appointed commissioners to allot to Nancy HORN, widow of the late William HORN, dec'd, as much of the stock and provisions on hand as will be sufficient to maintain her and her children for 2 year from the day the said husband died, and make return to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 373.
1815-3-9
Ordered sale issue to exors. of the last will and testament of Samuel HARWELL, dec'd, to sell the perishable part of said estate, negoes excepted and to make return to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 374.
1815-3-9
Last will and testament of Samuel HARWELL, dec'd, was produced in court an wit. both being dead, the had writing of testator and one of the wit. being proven, ordered same admitted to record. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 380.
1815-3-9
Noncupative will of Gardner HARWELL produced and proven in part in court by Samuel HARWELL, one of the wit.. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 380.
1815-3-10
On petition of German LESTER, exor. of last will and testament of Larkin CLEAVELAND, dec'd, their being 9 magistrates present and setting forth that the caid Cleveland by his last will and testament requested his Executors to procure the emancipation of a mulatto woman named Milly, otherwise Milly COLE, and her 2 children, Doctor Franklin and Amelia, on account of the meritorious services of said Milly, otherwise called Milly COLE; it is therefore ordered and required by said court that said German LESTER give bond with security in the penalty of $1,000 conditional as the act directs, whereupon German LESTER, Henry HAGAN, Fountain LESTER, Thomas SMITH and Carter CLEAVELAND acknowledged themselves indebted to the state of TN in the sum of $1,000 to be levied of their goods and chattles lands and tenements, to be void on condition said Milly otherwise called Milly COLE and her children Doctor Franklin and Amelia that they save the Cty. from all damages which may be sustained on account of their becoming chargeable to this Cty., which said security is approved of and accepted by the court, and thereupon John DICKEY, Chairman of said court having reported said petition that the same is granted by the court that said Milly otherwise called Milly COLE and her said children Doctor Franklin and Amelia be emancipated. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 382.
1815-3-10
The adm. of est. of Nicholas WELCH, dec'd, returned account of saoe of said estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 387.
1815-3-10
The last will and testament of Odell GARRETT, dec'd, produced in court and proven by oaths of Arthur HICKS and Charles SIMPSON, wit. thereto, and David CAMPBELL and Thomas MCKISSACK, exors. therein names qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 388.
1815-3-10
Exors. of the will of Odell GARRETT dec'd, returned an inventory of estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 388.
1815-3-11
Ordered that the Commissioners of the Town of Pulaski or a majority of them be appointed to lay off the Prison bounds of this Cty. agreeable to law and that they make return thereof to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 392.
1815-3-11
On motion of John YANCY, gdn. of Fanny A. and Sally Y. GRAVES, orphans and heirs of John GRAVES, dec'd, it is ordered by the court that William RIDDLE and Polly his wife appear here at the next term of this court and shew cause if any they can why they should not give security for the forthcoming and redelivery of the distributive share or dower claimed by said RIDDLE in right of his wife which property is conveyed by his said wife during her widowhood to said infants, and that the clerk issue a summons accordingly and that the sheriff summon them to appear agreeable to this order. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 393.
1815-3-11
Ordered that the order of last court which was granted on the petition of William RIDDLE and Polly his wife, late Polly GRAVES and widow of John GRAVES, dec'd, be revived to wit. On the petition of William RIDDLE and Polly his wife, take Polly GRAVES and widow of John GRAVES, dec'd, and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the administrators of the estate of said John GRAVES, dec'd, had notice of this motion, and the said William having intermarried with the said Polly, it is ordered by the court that a writ issue to the Sheriff of this Coutnty commanding him to summon 12 freeholders, connected with the parties neither by affinity nor consanquinety and entirely disinterested and who upon oath (administered by said sheriff) shall allot and set off to said William and Polly 1/2 part of the tract of land described in which the said John GRAVES must usually dwelt before his death together with the out houses thereunto belonging or in anywise appurtaining and put the said William and Polly in possession of same, and that said jury divide the personal estate of said John Graves, dec'd, into 3 equal parts amongst the two children of said John Graves, dec'd and said petitioners delivery to petitioners 1/3 part of same and make return of their proceedings to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 394.
1815-3-11
Executors of the last will of William FISH, dec'd, returned an inventory of estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 395.
1815-3-11
Ordered sale issue to exors. of last will of William FISH, dec'd, to sell perishable part of estate and make return to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 395.
1815-4-
At a Circuit Court begun & held for the Cty. of GI on the 10th day of April 1815 at the house of Isaac Smith in the Town of Pulaski. Present the honorable Archibald ROANE, Judge. Jurors summoned: Tyree RODES, Nelson PATTERSON, James BUMPASS, Robert BUCHANAN, James McDONALD, Samuel JONES, John MONTGOMERY, Pleasant MOORE, Hardy HIGHTOWER, John DESHONG, Arthur HICKS, William MAYFIELD, Samuel SHIELDS, Jarrett MENIFEE, Thomas HARWOOD, William PRICE, James PAINE, Joel LANE, William McDONALD, Nathaniel MOODY, Charles BUFORD, Robert McNAIRY, Robert OLIVER & James DUGGER. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 229.
1815-4-
James PERRY, Gent. came into court & took the oath of a deputy Sheriff & is therefore admitted to discharge the duties of said office. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 247.
1815-6-5
Monday (It appears something happened to the courthouse, possibly another fire.) GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 395.
1815-6-5
At a court of pleas and quarter sessions holden for the Cty. of GI at the house of Thomas SMITH in the town of Pulaski, on Monday, 5 June 1815. Present Samuel JONES, William MAYFIELD and Buckner HARWELL, esq. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 398.
1815-6-5
Ordered that the court be adjourned to meet instantes at the house of Isaac SMITH in the town of Pulaski. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 398.
Court met according to adjournment, present James DUGGER, Robert BUCHANAN and William MAYFIELD, esqrs. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 399.
1815-6-5
Ordered that James BROWN, Thomas STUART and William JONES be appointed commisioners to allot to --------WALKER, widow of Henry WALKER, dec'd, a sufficient portion of the estate of said Henry WALKER as will be sufficient for the maintenance of herself and family for one year from the death of said decedant. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 399.
1815-6-5
Ordered that letters of administration of the estate of Nathan HENDERSON, dec'd, issue to Sally HENDERSON, who qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 407.
1815-6-5
Ordered letters of administration on the Estate of Henry WALKER Dec'd issue to Archer JORDAN and HENRY Walker, they having been qualified and given bond and security according to law. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 408.
1815-6-5
The administators of the Estate of Henry WALKER, dec'd, returns an inventory of said estate and ordered to be recorded. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 408.
1815-6-5
Ordered that an order of sale issue to Archer JORDAN and Henry WALKER, adms. of the estate of Henry WALKER, dec'd, commanding them to sell the perishable part of the estate and that they make return to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 408.
1815-6-5
Ordered letters of adm. of the est. of Jeremiah GILLISPIE, dec'd, issue to Elizabeth GILLESPIE and James MCCOLLOCH they having been qualified and given bond and security according to law. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 408.
1815-6-5
Ordered that an order of sale issue to Elizabeth GILLESPIE and James MCCULLOCH, adms. of the est. of Jeremiah GILLESPIE, dec'd., commanding them to sell the perishable part of said est. and they make return to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 408.
1815-6-5
Ordered letters of adm. of est. of William F. THOMPSON issue to Levi F. THOMPSON he having been qualified and given bond and security according to law. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 409.
1815-6-5
The adms. of est. of William F. THOMPSON, dec'd, return inventory of said est. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 409.
1815-6-5
Ordered that order of sale issue to Levi F. THOMPSON, adm. of the est. of William F. THOMPSON, dec'd, commanding him to sell the perishable part of the est. and that he make return to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 409.
1815-6-5
Ordered that John DABNEY and John HENDERSON, Esqrs., be appointed committee to settle the accoungs of David STEWART, dec'd, with James MCCRAVEN, adm. of said est. and that they make report thereof to the present term of court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 409.
1815-6-5
Ordered that letters of adm. of the est. of George POTEETE, dec'd, issue to Job POTEETE, he having been qualified ... GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 409.
1815-6-5
Adm. of est. of George POTEETE, dec'd, return an inventory of said est. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 410.
1815-6-5
Ordered that letters of adm. of the est. of William MCCLURE, dec'd, issue to William MCCLURE, he having been qualified and .... GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 410.
1815-6-5
The adm. of est. of William MCCLURE, dec'd, return an inventory of said estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 410.
1815-6-5
Ordered that an order issue to William MCCLURE, adm. of est. of William MCCLURE, dec'd, commanding him to sell the perishable part of est. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 410.
1815-6-5
Ordered that letters of adm. of the est. of Charles EASLEY, dec'd, issue to John EASLEY and Joseph BOLIN, they having qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 410.
1815-6-5
The adm. of the est. of Charles EASLEY, dec'd, returns an inventory of estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 410.
1815-6-5
Ordered that an order of sale issue to John EASLEY and Joseph BOLLING, admrs. of est. of Charles EASLEY, dec'd, commanding them to sell the perishable part of said est. and make return to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 411.
1815-6-5
The last will and testament of Odell GARRETT, dec'd, was produced in court having been partly proven by oaths of Charles SIMPSON, one of the subscribing wit. thereto ordered to be recorded. Whereupon Polly GARRET, David CAMPBELL and Thomas MCKISSACK, the exors. therein appeared and qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 411.
1815-6-5
Ordered that Levi F. THOMPSON be appointed guardian of Nancy B. THOMPSON, Beriah K. THOMPSON, Ebenezer E. THOMPSON and Calvin L. THOMPSON, heirs and legatees of William F. THOMPSON, he having given bond and security according to law. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 412.
1815-6-6
Ordered that James BUMPASS, Duncan MCINTYRE and William PHILLIPS be apptd. comm. to let to the lowest bidder keeping of an orphan child named Thomas CYLER now in the possession of Wm. ARRINGTON for the term of 12 months and that they make report to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 415.
1815-6-6
Adm. of est. of Nathan HENDERSON, dec'd, returned inventory of estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 416.
1815-6-6
The last will & testament of Herbert HARWELL, dec'd, produced in court proven by oath of Rowley HARWELL, one of subscribing wit. & Samuel HARWELL, the other wit. to said will being dead the hand writing of the deceased witness being proved it is ordered same be admitted to record, wherupon came Nancy HARWELL & Coleman HARWELL, exors. therein named & qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 418.
1815-6-6
The exors. of the last will and testament of Herbert HARWELL, dec'd, returned an inventory of said est. which is ordered to be recorded. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 418.
1815-6-6
The Noncupative will of Gardner HARWELL, dec'd, produced in court and fully proven by oath of Rolly HARWELL, one of the subscribing wit. thereto and ordered to be recorded. Whereupon Rolly HARWELL, the exor. therein named, qualifed. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 419.
1815-6-6
The exor. of the noncupative will of Gardner HARWELL, dec'd, returned an inventory of est. of decedent. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 419.
1815-6-6
Ordered that the Cty. trustee of this Cty. pay to William M. KERLEY the sum of $11.875 for keeping Samuel SCOTT an orphan boy for the term of 12 months let by an order of this court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 420.
1815-6-6
Ordered that Samuel SCOTT, an orphan boy, be bound an apprentice to William M. KERLEY until he shall arrive to an age of 21 years an indenture to that effect having been entered into and filed. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 420.
1815-6-6
Exor. of the last will and testament of Samuel HARWELL, dec'd, returned an account of sales of estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 420.
1815-6-6
Ordered letters of adm. of est. of James QUINN, dec'd, issue to Amos QUINN, he having qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 422.
1815-6-6
Ordered letters of adm. of est. of Holbert ELLISON, dec'd, issue to Jame ALLISON, Jacob THOMPSON and German LESTER, they having qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 423.
1815-6-6
The last will and testament of Buckner HARWELL, dec'd, was proved in court and having been partly proven at last court and now fully proven by oath of William COX, one of the subscribing witnesses thereto ordred to be recorded. Whereupon Sarah HARWELL and Buckner HARWELL, Jr., exors. therein named appeared in court and were qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 423.
1815-6-6
Adm. of est. of Isaac OXFORD, dec'd, returned account of sales of said estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 423.
1815-6-6
Adm. of est. of Isaac OXFORD, dec'd, returned an inventory of said est. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 423.
1815-6-6
The exors. of the last will and testament of Herbert HARWELL, dec'd, returned an account of sale of part of said est. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 429.
1815-6-7
Exor. of last will and testament of Buckner HARWELL, dec'd, returned inventory of said est. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 432.
1815-6-7
Adm. of est. of William HORN, dec'd, returned account of sales of est. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 432.
1815-6-7
Commissioners who were appointed to allot to Nancy HORN, widow of the late William HORN, dec'd. a portion of the stock of provisions on hand belonging to est. of said decedent made report which is received and ordered to be recorded. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 434.
1815-6-7
Ordered the Cty. trustee pay to William ARRINGTON sum of $21.00 for keeping and taking care of an orphan boy for the space of 6 or 7 months last past. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 447.
1815-6-8
Ordered letters of adm. of est. of Isam HAMMONDS, dec'd, issue to John HAMMONDS he having qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 459.
1815-6-8
Commissions appointed by last court to allot and mark PRISON bound of this Cty. made report in following words and figures, to wit; ... Lots 67 and 66 on wich the jail stands, containing 50 poles each, also the whole of the public square and 30 feet back on way Lott & street adjoining same, so the whole of lot No. 51, including the spring and the part of first street, lying from spring Lot No. 51 to public square being 75 poles. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 460.
1815-6-9
Adms. of est. of Holbert ALLISON, dec'd, returned inventory of est. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 464.
1815-6-9
Thomas C. STONE vs. Wm. F. THOMPSON - Case - It is suggested to the court now here that since the last continuance of this cause the defendant hath departed this life. It is therefore ordered that this suit abate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 467.
1815-6-9
Ordered that Samuel Jones, Alexander Black and William Mayfield, esqrs., be appointed commissioners to settle with M. H. Buchanan surviving adm. of est. of Clayton S. Buchanon, dec'd. and make report to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 467.
1815-6-9
Commissioners appointed to settle est. of David Stewart, dec'd, in hands of James MCCraven the adm. made return of settlement. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 467.
1815-6-10
Ordered that William Henderson, John Porter and William Mayfield be appointed commissioners to allot to Jane Allison, widow of Halbert Allison, dec'd, a sufficient portion of the stock of provisions on hand belong to est. of decedent as will be sufficient to support her and family for 1 year from the time of his death. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 476.
1815-6-10
Ordered that adm. of est. of John GRAVES make sale of a sufficient portion of said estate as will pay the debts due from said estate. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 478.
1815-6-10
Ordered that the order heretofore granted for the division of the est. of John GRAVES, dec'd, be in all things revived and that the jury make report to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 478.
1815-7-13
Richard HIGHTOWER of WM Cty., TN to John HUGHES of GI Cty., TN for $25., 15 A on Robertsons Fork of Richland Creek. Beginning at WALKER'S NE corner, to 10 Poles to Peter USSERY & Jacob BOGARDS N corner. Wit. Stephen BILES & John C. WALKER. GI Cty., TN D.B. B, p --.
1815-9-4
At a court of pleas & quarter sessions begun and held for the Cty. of GI at the house lately occupied by Isaac SMITH in the town (it being the place of holding said court at last term). GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 478.
1815-9-4
The administrators of the est. of Henry WALKER, dec'd, returned an amount of the sale of a part of said estate which was ordered to be recorded. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 482.
1815-9-4
Ordered that Cty. trustees pay George BROWN $38.75 for keeping James DICKSON a poor person of this Cty. for 12 months prior to this time let by an order of this court at last September term. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 482.
1815-9-4
Ordered that court be adjourned to meet instantes at the courthouse in the town of Pulaski. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 482.
1815-9-4
Exors. of the will of William H. MURRAH, dec'd, returns an additional account of the sale of est. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 483.
1815-9-4
A deed of gift from John BLACK to John Henry BLACK and others proven by John BLACK and oath of Alfred M. HARRIS, wit. thereto. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 483.
1815-9-4
Ordered letters of adm. of est. of James ROBERTSON, dec'd, issue to Martha ROBERTSON and Richard DARBY, they qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 485.
1815-9-4
Adm. of est. of James ROBERTSON, dec'd, returns an inventory of said est. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 485.
1815-9-4
Ordered an order of sale issue to Martha ROBERTSON and Richardson DARBY, adms. of est. of James ROBERTSON, dec'd, to sell perishable part of said estate and make return to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 486.
1815-9-4
Ordered William HENDERSON, Archibald YOUNG and Brittain YARBOROUGH appointed commissioners to allot to Martha ROBERTSON, widow of the late James ROBERTSON, dec'd, sufficient portion of estate to maintain herself and family for one year from time said James ROBERTSON departed this life and make return to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 486.
1815-9-4
Ordered Robert BUCHANAN and James BUMPASS, Esqrs. appointed commissioners to settle account current of Isam BROWN, adm. of est. of Minor WINN, dec'd, and make return to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 486.
1815-9-4
Ordered that Robert BUCHANAN and James BUMPASS, Esqrs., appointed commissioners to settle account current account of Isam BROWN, adm. of est. of Ambrose FOSTER, dec'd. and make return to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 486.
1815-9-4
Ordered letters of adm. of est. of George WILLIAMS, dec'd, issue to Rebeccah WILLIAMS, she having qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 487.
1815-9-4
Ordered sale issue to Rebeccah WILLIAMS, adm. of est. of George WILLIAMS, dec'd, to sell perishable part of est and make return to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 487.
1815-9-4
Ordered letters of adm. of est. of Robert BIRDWELL, dec'd, issue to Jane BIRDWELL and John BIRDWELL, they having qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 487.
1815-9-4
Jane BIRDWELL and John BIRDWELL, adms. of est. of Robert BIRDWELL, dec'd., returned inventory of est. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 488.
1815-9-4
Ordered letters of adm. of est. of Randal CHEEK, dec'd, issue to Valentine CHEEK he having qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 488.
1815-9-4
Valentine CHEEK, adm. of est. of Randol CHEEK, dec'd, returned inventory of est. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 489.
1815-9-4
Ordered Nelson PATTERSON, James BUFORD and Ralph GRAVES be appointed commissioners to let to lowest bidder the keeping of James DICKSON a poor person of this Cty. for the term of 1 year from this time and make report to present term of court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 489.
1815-9-4
Last will and testament of John BLACK, dec'd, produced in court and proven by oath of Elizabeth MCGEE, witness thereto, whereupon Richard MCGEE, the exor. therein named qualified. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 491.
1815-9-4
William MCCLURE, adm. of est of William MCCLURE, dec'd, returned an account of sale of est. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 494.
1815-9-4
Ordered John DABNEY, Ephraim PATRICK and William M. MARR be appointed commissioners to allot to Fanny MCCLURE, widow of the late William MCCLURE, dec'd, sufficient portion of est. for maintenance of herself and family for 1 year from time William MCCLURE departed this life and make return to next court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 494.
1815-10-
At Circuit Court begun and held for the Cty. of GI on Tuesday, the 10th of October 1815 at the Courthouse in the town of Pulaski. Present the Honorable William KELLY, Judge. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 292.
1815-10-
Jeremiah PARKER who was appointed a Constable to attend at the term of this court is exempted from any further attendance at this term. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 296.
1815-10-11
Persons summoned to attend as grand & petit jurors at this term to wit: William H. RAGSDALE, Humphry TOMKINS, Aquilla WILSON, William PRICE, Robert PAINE, Robert BUCHANAN, Thomas STEELE, Willis S. MCLAURINE, William MAPLES, Drury ALLSUP, William NEEL, Alexander BLACK, Ralph GRAVES, John PHILIPS, Samuel G. ANDERSON, Nelson PATTERSON, William MAYFIELD, John DICKEY, Walter LOCK, Joel BYLER, Alexander MILLER, William PERKINS, John JONES. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 306.
1815-10-11
Alexander JONES vs. Mary HYRN JONES - Petition for divorce. Were called and came not. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 313.
1815-10-11
Elizabeth STOGDON vs. Benjamin STOGDON - Petition for divorce. Were called and came not. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 315.
1815-10-12
Alexander JONES vs Mary HYRN JONES - Alexander and his attorney appeared, Mary was called and came not. Ordered a Alias Subpoena be isseued against Mary and returned to next April tern of court, and that publication be made in the Western Chronicle printed in the town of Columbia for 4 weeks successively requiring Mary HYRN JONES to appear at the next term of court on 2nd Monday in April next to answer the petition of Alexander otherwise the court will proceed with petition exparte and same is a set for next term. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 327.
1815-10-12
Elizabeth STOGDON and her attorney appeared, Benjamin did not. Same process as above ordered. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 328.
1815-10-16
Alston JONES of Hickman Cty., TN to James HENDERSON for himself and Molly HENDERSON for herself and John and Jesse HENDERSON, heirs of Wilson HENDERSON, deceased, of GI Cty. for $600. in hand paid by James HENDERSON for himself and Molly HENDERSON, Guardian for John & Jesse HENDERSON, heirs of Wilson HENDERSON, dec'd, 50 A on Richland Creek of Elk River, adj. Alston JONES, where said Hendersons now use water from spring. Wit. Miller DOGGET, James BROWN & Joseph BROWN. GI Cty., TN D.B. B
1816-4-
Cir. Ct. held in Pulaski Monday April 8, 1816. Present the Honorable Bennett SEARCY, Judge. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 347.
1816-4-
David CRAIGHEAD took oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State, took oath of a counsellor or attorney and is admitted to practice law as an attorney in the court. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 347.
1816-4-
Persons summoned to serve on Grand and Petit Juries to wit: John HENDERSON, John DABNEY, John C. WALKER, James LEACH, Alexander THOMPSON, Thomas K. GORDON, Oliver C. CLEVELAND, Thomas LANE, George MALONE, William COOK, John LAIRD, Daniel ALLEN, Joseph REA, John HILLSHOUSE, John DICKEY, Jacob BYLER, Buckner HARWELL, William BROWN (Esqr.), William S. MCLAURIEN, James DUGGER, James MCDONALD, Tyree RODES, Robert OLIVER & Hardy HIGHTOWER. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 347.
1816-4-
Tuesday, 9 April 1816 - Ordered the Sheriff summon Kinchon MCVEY to attend as a Constable to attend this court in room of William R. DAVIS who was appointed by the Cty. court is not able to attend at this term. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 361.
1816-4-
Jane K. TERRILL vs. John ROMACK - Petition for divorce - John was called and came not. On motion of said Jane by her attorney it is ordered that she have lave to assume the name of ROMACK which she had omitted in her petition. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 367.
1816-4-
State vs. Jelly PEMBERTON - Indictment for Fornication - She appeared with her attorney and she will not contend with the state and is guilty in manner and form in the indictment, puts herself on the grace and mercy of the court. Fined $1.50 and the said defendant may be taken etc. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 371.
1816-4-
Alexander JONES VS. Mary HYRN JONES - Petition for Divorce - all necessary rules and orders had been completed .... It is decreed & ordered that bonds of matrimony existing between the said Aleander and Mary be entirely dissolved and made void and that the Alexander recover from Mary his costs by him about this suit in this behalf. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 375.
1816-4-
Jane K. TERRILL otherwise called Jane K. ROMACK vs. John ROMACK, Petiton for Divorce - John was called and came not, his notice to appear to be advertised 4 weeks in the Western Chronicle printed in the town of Columbia . GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 377.
1816-4-
Elizabeth STOGDON vs BENJAMIN STOGDON - Petition for Divorce - All steps have been taken as ordered by court,evidence upon the part of the petitioner being examined & heard by the court now here and mature deliberation of the court that the facts stated in the petition charging Benjamin with acts inconsistant to the matrimonial vows by wilful & malicious desertion and absence without any reasonable cause for 2 years and upwards with other facts stated are true and Benjamin not appearing or producing testimony to disprove said facts .... ordered considered & decreed by the court that bonds of matrimony be set aside and for nought holden that Elizabeth be divorced from the bonds of matrimony, that James PAINE, William B. BROOKS & Robert BUCHANAN proceed without delay to divide and lay off all such property now in the possession and occupation of Elizabeth which belongs to Benjamin for her as her proper right indefeasible against the claim of Benjamin and make return of such division & allotment to next court and said Micajah EZELL will pay the costs of this petition. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 380.
1816-4-
Nelson PATTERSON vs. Charles SMITH & Josiah ALDERSON - Injunction Bill - Ordered that the injumction be dissolved, but defendant have his exectuion at law against complainant, further ordered that defendant give bond and security to Clerk & Master in Equity such as he sall adjudge good and sufficient, that if upon final haring it should be ordered for him to refund the money collected upon the said exectuion and to stand to & above by such decree .... GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 384.
1816-4-
John BLACK & Orpha his wife came into court a& acknowledged themselves justly indebted to the State of TN in sum of $500 to be levied of their goods & chattels, lands & tennements to the sue of the State, to be void on condideration that the said Orpha BLACK shall appear at next term of Cir. Ct. holden for Cty. of MU in Columbia on the 1st Thursday after the 3rd Monday (instant) & give evidence in behalf of this State against William MCGILL on a charge of murder & not depart without leave of the court. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 395.
1816-4-
Cir. Ct. begin 14 Oct 1816 - Sheriff returned names of persons by him summoned to attend as Grand & Petit Jurors at this term to wit: John DICKEY, Robert BUCHANAN, Jarrat MENEFEE, Arthur HICKS, Robert OLIVER, John C. WALKER, John HENDERSON, Tyree RODES, Samuel SHIELDS, Peter SWANSON, William HENDERSON, Alexander BLACK, William MAYFIELD, William M. MARR, Thomas WELCH, Daniel ALLEN, James COOK, Duncan MCINTIRE, Hardy HIGHTOWER, Thomas HARWOOD, Alexander THOMPSON & Britton YARBROUGH. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 397.
1816-4-
An account of the dividion of property of Benjamin STOGDON now in the possession of Elizabeth STOGDON was returned into court in following words & figures to wit: Inventory, 1 negro man Daniel, 1 black mare, 13 head of cattle, 16 head of hogs, 1 bed & furniture, 1 large kettle, 1 pot, 1 dutch oven, 1 puter dish, 3 puter basons, 1 tin pan, 1/2 dozen tin cups, 5 knives & forks, 1/2 dz. tin cups, & ?, 1 flax wheel, 1 plough & gun, 3 weeding hoes, 3 axers, 1 pan cotten cards, 1 grid iron, 5 books, 1 water pales, 1 tub. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 403.
1816-4-
Polly RIDDLE vs. William RIDDLE - Petition for divorce - William called and did not come. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 409.
1816-10-16
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1816 Polly RIDDLE vs. William RIDDLE - Petition for Divorce - William called and came not. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 419.
1816-10-17
Polly RIDDLE vs. William RIDDLE - Petition for Divorce - William called and came not - Subpoena issued to is appearance advertised in the Western Chronicle printed in Columbia .... GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 426.
1816-10-17
Deed of Conveyance from Commissioners of Pulaski to heirs of William F. THOMPSON for lots No. 114 & 115 in Pulaski ack. by Tyre RODES, W. M. BUCHANAN & Nathaniel MOODY. GI Cty., TN Cir. Ct., p 443.
1828-8-18
On petition of James HUNNICUTT, it is ordered that John TUCKER, Sydney ROSS, William KERR, Robert TUCKER, Burwell ABERNATHY, Guston KEARNEY AND Thomas E. ABERNATHY or any 5 of them be appointed a jury to view a private road from said James HUNNICUTTS house up Elk river to the ferry at lower Elkton and that they make report to the next term of the court. GI Cty. Ct. Min., Roll 47, p 225.
1828-8-25
Ordered that John HENDERSON, Holman R. FOWLER and John ANDREWS be appointed commissioners to allot to Rhoda ARMOR, widow of James Y. ARMOR, deceased, one years provision according to act of assembly and that they make report of said allotment to the next term of this court. GI Cty. Ct. Min., Roll 47, p 266.
1828-8-25
Thomas PORTER, Jesse PULLEN and William MAYFIELD to allot to Susan ERWIN, widow of William ERWIN, deceased, .... according to law. GI Cty. Ct. Min., Roll 47, p 266.
1828-8-25
Commissioners heretofore appointed to allot to Tabitha PATTESON, widow of the late Moses PATTESON, deceased, to allot one years provisions, made report. GI Cty. Ct. Min., Roll 47, p 267.
1828-8-28
Administration on the estate of John EAST dec'd was granted to Elizabeth EAST and Ebenezer J. SHIELDS, whereupon they executed bond and was qualified as the law directs. GI Cty., TN, Cty. Ct. Min., p 281
1828-8-28
John C. WALKER, John G.BRADEN & Jacob COCHRAN appointed to allot to Elizabeth EAST, widow of the late John EAST, dec'd. allot one yers provisions out of the estate ... GI Cty. Ct. Min., Roll 47, p 281.
1828-8-28
James C. HAYNES, adm. of the est. of James Y. ARMOR returned inventory of estate. GI Cty. Ct. Min., Roll 47, p 282.
1828-11-24
Ordered that Ephraim M. MASSEY, John DABNEY and John HENDERSON or any two of them be appointed commissioners to settle with Margaret KERR. John ANDREWS, Adm. on the estate of Margaret KERR deceased and that they make return of said settlement at next term of this court. GI Cty. Ct. Min., Roll 47, p 330.
1828-11-24
Ordered that Nathaniel BIVENS be appointed overseer of the road in room of Wade BARRETT, resigned and that he have the same district of hands, etc. GI Cty. Ct. Min., Roll 47, p 330.
1828-11-24
Ordered that Ephraim MASSEY, John DABNEY and John HENDERSON or any two of them be appointed commissioners to make settlement with John ANDREWS, Adm. of est. of John S. FENELL, deceased and make return to next term of court. GI Cty. Ct. Min., Roll 47, p 330.
1828-11-28
A deed of conveyance from James MONTGOMERY to Nathaniel BIVENS for 70 A was produced in court and proven by oaths of William M. SHIELDS, one of he witnesses, and Samuel SHIELDS, having departed this life, his signature and hand writing was satisfactorily provey by the oaths of William M. SHIELDS and Ebenezer J. SHIELDS. GI Cty. Ct. Min., Roll 47, p 353.
1828-11-28
Case: Re. debt. Samuel WEIR, Assignee & Pltf. against Lewis G. UPSHAW. Ruled in favor of pltf. to recover debt plus costs. GI Cty. Ct. Min., Roll 47, p 356.
1829-2-13
Ephraim MASSEY, John DABNEY and John HENDERSON, commissioners appointed to settle with John ANDREWS the estate of Margarett KERR returned said settlement and made return. GI Cty. Ct. Min., Roll 47, p 369.
1829-2-16
Franklin JEFFRIES an orphan boy of age of 13 years the 2 of March next is bound an apprentice to Samuel G. GARDNER and an indentory to that effect was made between the chairman of this court and said GARDNER. GI Cty. Ct. Min., Roll 47, p 377.
1828-11-24
Ordered that Ephraim M. MASSEY, John DABNEY, John HENDERSON or any two of them be appointed commissioners to settle with Margaret KERR, John ANDREWS admr. of the estate of Margeret KERR, deceased and that they make return of said settlement to the next term of this court. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 330
1829-2-27
Merrill SIMMONS is appointed Guardian of Mary Rosannah MONTGOMERY minor daughter of John MONTGOMERY for the purpose of receiving her part of the Estate of her grandfather Solomon SIMMONS Senr. whereupon he gave bond and security as the law directs. GI Cty., Ct. Min., p 434
1829-2-27
Merrill SIMMONS appointed Guardian of Harriet WALTON and Joel WALTON, minor children of Jesse WALTON for the purpose of receiving their part of the estate of their Grandfather Solomon, Senr. deceased. .... GI Cty., Ct. Min., p 434 GI Cty., Ct. Min., p 434
1829-5-18
Joseph REA appointed guardian of Ann GRAHAM, Nancy GRAHAM, William GRAHAM, James GRAHAM, Margaret GRAHAM, Lucinda GRAHAM, Julia GRAHAM and Richard GRAHAM, minor heirs of James GRAHAM deceased, whereupon he gave bond and security as the law directs. GI Cty., Ct. Min., p 449
1829-5-18
Joseph EAST appointed Guardian of Thomas EAST, Sally Ann EAST, Ruben EAST, Joseph EAST, Mary Jane EAST, Nancy EAST and John H. EAST, minor heirs of John EAST deceased, whereupon he gave bond .... GI Cty., Ct. Min., p 451
1834-5-19
Ordered that William M. SHIELDS, John C. WALKER and Leander M. SHIELDS be appointed commissioners to settle with William COCHRAN, adm. of Jacob COCKRAN, dec'd and that they make report to next term of ct., p 113.
1834-8-19
Ordered that Benton R. WHITE, John C. WALKER and Archibald CROCKETT or any two of them be appointed commissioners to settle with William M. SHIELDS and Leander M. SHIELDS, administrators of the estate of William BRADEN., dec'd and make report to present term of Ct., p 216.
1834-8-25
The commissioners who were appointed to settle with William W. COCHRAN, Administrator of Jacob COCHRAN, deceased, made return which is ordered to be recorded. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 251.
1834-8-25
The commissioners who were appointed to settle with Leander M. SHIELDS and William M. SHIELDS, administrators of William BRADEN, deceased mad ereport of said settlement which was ordered to be recorded.
1835-2-16
The last will and testament of Peter USSERY, deceased, proceuced in court and execution thereof by oaths of William JONES & Anderson GRIFFIS also a memorandum accompanyng said will proven by the witnesses and both ordered to be recorded. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 387.
1835-2-16
William USSERY who is appointed executor fo the last will and testament of Peter USSERY deceased was qualified and bond and security as the law directs ... GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p. 387.
1835-2-16
William USSERY, adm. of the estate of Peter USSERY deceased returned an nfentory of said estate which was ordered to be recorded. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 388.
1835-2-16
The commissioners appointed to allot to Myers ALEXANDER his portion of the negroes belonging to the estate of James J. WALKER, deceased, made return which was ordered to be recorded. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 388
1835-2-16
Orderd that letters of adm. on that part or portion of the estate of Peter USSERY deceased not devised in his will and testament be granted to William USSERY whereupon he was qualified and gave bond and security as the law directs. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 388.
1835-2-16
William USSERY, adm. of the estate of Peter USSERY deceased returned an inventory of said estate which was ordered to be recorded. GI Cty., TN Cty. Ct. Min., p 388.
1835-2-16
Ordered that John C. WALKER, Leander M. SHIELDS and William CALLAHAN be appointed commissioneers to allot to Lively USSERY widow of Peter USSERY one years provisions out of his estate according to act of assembly and that they make rturn of said allotment to the next term of this court.
1847-10-1
Mary PARKER, widow of Lewis PARKER, made guardian of their minor children Sophia A., Alexander P., Lewis, Moses E., Andrew, Jr. & James PARKER. GI Cty., TN Ct. Min.
1847-12-6
Ordered that James MCCOLLUM be appointed guardian of Sarah e., Edmund b., Solomon D., Martha A. & Zantippe J. SHELTON, minor orphans of William SHELTON, deceased. GI Cty., TN Ct. Min., p 79
1847-12-6
William MCCLURE and others who were appointed to allot to Elizabeth HENDERSON, widow of John HENDERSON, deceased one years support for herself and family out of her said husband's estate and make return to this court. GI Cty., TN Ct. Min., p 81.
1848-1-3
Ordered that Hugh K. SHIELDS be appointed guardian of Leander M. SHIELDS and Jackson L. SHIELDS, minor orphans of Leander M. SHIELDS, deceased, made bond, etc. guardian and minors all being residents of GI Cty. GI Cty., TN Ct. Min., p 92.
1848-2-7
At the request of John Goff to be detached from District No. 12 and attached to Civil District No. 7 in this Cty., and court be satisfied that his residence is very near the dividing line of said districts and that his convience will be promoted by such change, it is therefore ordered by the court now here that his reques be granted and that he henceforth be entitled to all the privileges of citizenship in District No. 7 according to the existing laws of this state. GI Cty., TN Ct. Min., p 104.
1848-2-7
The Clerk of this court reported settlement with Elisha WHITE, guardian of Granville C. WHITE, a minor son of Henderson WHITE deceased, settlement being made with Allen WHITE, Exectutor of said ELISHA WHITE, Deceased, which settelement was approved and ordered to be recorded. GI Cty., TN Ct. Min., p 105.
1848-2-7
Allen WHITE, guardian of his minor son Theodore Alphonso, returned into court an account with his ward which was ordered to be recorded. GI Cty., TN Ct. Min., p 106.
1848-3-6
William McCLURE and others who were appointed commissioners to allot and set apart one years support to Mary GORDON and family, widow of Robert GORDON, deceased, according to law, returned said allotment to this court. GI Cty., TN Ct. Min., p 106.
1848-4-3
William WHITE, Guardian of Thomas and Coleman WHITE, minor heirs of ElishA WHITE returned into court an account with his said wards ... GI Cty., TN Ct. Min., p 132.
1848-4-3
Upon application of a large and respectible portion of the citizens in the 4th Civil District ... a territory now a part of the 4th Districts and fractions taken from Districts 5 and 6 ... to be known as District 18. GI Cty., TN Ct. Min., p 133.
1848-4-3
Ordered that Jacob MORRIS be appointed guardian of Jacob, John W. AND Susan Elizabeth MILLER, minor orphans of John W. MILLER, deceased, bond made, etc. GI Cty., TN Ct. Min., p 134.
1848-5-1
James K. WHITE, an acting Justice of the Peace of this Cty. returned to this court an inquest held by him according to law over the dead body of one William WHITE being at the time of holding said inquest no acting coroner in this Cty.. GI Cty., TN Ct. Min., p 141.
1848-5-1
Jonathan GOFF to GI Cty. Court: Petition TO EMANCIPATE HIS WIFE AND CHILD DORCAS AND CELIA JAMES, exparte. .... it is therefore ordered, adjudged and decreed that the prayer of said Petition be granted, that said slaves Dorcas and Celia James be emancipated and from henceforth set free from the bonds of servitued upon condition of their removing from the limits fo the State of Tennessee within 6 months from the 1st day of next term of this court, unless permission to reside in this Cty. is obtained upon application being made to the court .... GI Cty., TN Ct. Min., p 146.
1848-6-5
William H. NANCE and others who were appointed a jury to view and decide upon the propriety of turning a part of the road leading from Cornersville to Columbia near the Cty. line, made a report in the words and figures as folowing, to wit We the undersigned having been appinted ... there will be no impropriety of turning said Columbia Road so as for it to run with the Lynnvile Road until it passes the esidences of Mrs. E. NANCE and turn to the right at the mouth of her lane, so as to leave Milton MCCLURE'S residence to the right, and on to intersect the old road again, on the top of the Ridge of the Cty. line, said road as turned is now in good order this 23rd May 1848. GI Cty., TN Ct. Min., p 150.
1848-6-5
Next item after above. Ordered that Milton MCCLURE be appointed overseer of the road in the room of Joseph NANCE, deceased, and that he have same District of hands. GI Cty., TN Ct. Min., p 150.
1848-6-5
The last will and testament of Isaac JONES, deceased, was produced in court and offere for probate and no objection being made thereto the same was proven by oaths of Stephen G. CALVERT and William J. GRIFFIS, 2 of the subscribing witnesses thereto. GI Cty., TN Ct. Min., p 151.
1848-6-5
The clerk of the court reported settlement with Martin JONES, guardian of his grand daughter Kerenhappuck BUCHANAN, approved and ordered to be recorded. GI Cty., TN Ct. Min., p 152.
1855-28-1865
Inventory of John A. HEAD, deceased,
Note on L. T. M. HEAD, Noah HOLDEN and William HOLDEN for $75. due 12-25-1865
Note on J. H. LAND & W. T. GORDON
Note on Robert CARUTHERS, payable to Wm. HOLDEN as adm. of John A. HEAD and he transferred to W. D. HENSON as adm. Receipt given by Arnell D. GRIGORY for account against W. S. GOSS for $200. dated Columbia 2-11-1865 to be collected or returned Recd. of W. D. JENSON .... for 1 horse Account against William HOLDEN. Roll 65, Vol. A, p 114, Wills & Settlements, GI Cty., TN.
1865-11-11
Inventory of notes, accounts & money that has come to hands of Jas. S. EWING & W. A. DYSART, adms. of Nathaniel BIVENS, deceased and inventory of property sold to highest bidder 11-11-1865
One $3.00 bill Central Bill,Ala
$3.00 bill Chattanooga, TN
$20.00 Planters Bank, Stan,GA
Note James M. SHIELDS due 1-25-1861
Note Levi COCHRAN $180. due 9-16-1864
Note John & Robinson CARR due 7-1-1860, doubtful
Note R. B. VICK, W. S. VICK security, $15.00 due 12-5-1861, doubtful
Note William CALVERT $40. due 4-1-1837 with credit of $20.45 2-8-1860, 1-14-1861
Note on F. T. MCLAURINE. $100 die 12-27-1839, credit 2-7-1860 of $20.00, doubtful
Due Bill on Dr. M. M. JOHNSON
Judgement against William BRADSHAW of $185, with credit of $100 3-1-1861 and 11-27-1865 of $40.
Note on William CALVERT 12-17-1861 $1210
Sale Nov 11, 1865
Jacob COCHRAN 1 Book of Martyrs $ .25
" 2 books .55
Elisha DAVIS " .50
W. T. BARRETT l lot leather 1.25
Levi COCHRAN 1 pc whang leather .75
Matthew SPIVY 1 pc upper leather 2.50
Van MOORE Beeswax 1.35
Widow 1 candle stand .25
" 1 sugar chest .50
Matthew SPIVY 1 clock 2.00
W. T. BARRETT 1 Derringer? .80
J. R. DONALDSON 1 3 gal. denijon .80
Widow 2 beds & w teasteaa? 5.00
Widow 1 lot table ware 1.00
W. T. BARRETT 1 lot dishes 2.00
Matthew SPIVY 1 molasses stand .75
W. T. BARRETT 1 lot bowls .10
Mattew SPIVY 1 jug pitcher & coffee mill .80
John COKER 1 pt stilliards? .55
Widow 1 lot jars & buckets 2.00
" 1 Poplar chest .50
N. L. WILKES 1 chest .60
" 1 table .55
Widow 2 mowing beads? .53
John COKER 1 spinning wheel 4.10
" 1 flax wheel .55
W. A. DYSART 1 kettle .25
M. L. WILKES 1 bedstead .25
Widow 1 grindstone .25
J. O. MITCHELL 1 bull tongue pan 1.50
Newton DOGGETT " 2.00
Newton DOGGETT 1 bull tongue pan 1.00
William MILLICAN 1 plow & singletree .80
H. G. HARRIS " .83
M. L. WILKES 1 pr harness & singletree 1.05
" 1 pr harness & chains .75
Monroe HENDERSON 1 axe & shovel .20
" 1 axe & wedge 1.00
Newton DOGGETT 1 plow 1.60
Widow 1 clevis? & singletree .25
W. A. DYSART " 1.35
J. M. LOCKE 5 B corn
T. M. DUGGER "
L. M. LOCKE "
W. A. DYSART 27 B corn
J. T. MOORE 3 "
W. A. DYSART 3 "
J. T. MOORE 500 binds fodder
J. H. COCHRAN 500 binds oats
Call THOMAS "
J. S. EWING 1 sorrell horse
Widow 1 lot salt & meal sacks
J. C. HAMILTON 2 sprouted sow & 8 pigs
W. N. JAMES 1 "
W. A.DYSART "
W. A. DYSART 3 small hogs
J. M. N. ROGERS 2 choice sheep
Aaron WILLIAMS 3 "
W. W. JAMES 4 "
Widow 1 pr stretchers?
" 1 pr Gean
George BONNER 1 pr sheep shears
One note on J. C. HAMILTON for rent of Land, 36 A at $160.00
Note on H. HAMILTON $155.67 No security, doubtful
Ref: GI Cty. TN Wills & Settlements, Roll 65, Vol. A, p 133-35.
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