Madison Co. TN
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65. FRANCES K. WALKER, January 7, 1928-January 28, 1928
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee; widow
To granddaughter, Frances Hopkins Allen, wife of G. E. Allen, Jackson, her . . entire estate and G. E. Allen to serve as executor. Witnesses: Susie Williamson, Mrs. J. C. Carson, Fannie Harris.
Frances K. Walker died January 18, 1928.
66. CHARLIE R. HOGSETT, October 28, 1927-February 14, 1928
To sister, Ellen V. Hogsett, his entire estate and J. J. Robinson to serve as estate administrator. Witnesses: Charles H. Wright, Tena Wright.
Charlie R. Hogsett died December 24, 1927.
67. L. McCOY, October 22, 1926-February 16, 1928
To children, Kotch McCoy, Mrs. C. H. Fox, Jr., W. G. McCoy all real estate, being lots in Humboldt, Tenn. To W. G. McCoy "my roller top desk." To daughter and Kotch McCoy all his law books and bookcase and his daughter to have a davanette and sewing cabinet. No executor named. Witnesses: C. K. Lassiter, John W. Matthews, Roy S. Williamson.
Lycurgus McCoy died January 1, 1928.
68. C. R. HOTCHKISS, November 3, 1919-February 18, 1928
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
Entire estate to wife, Sue Matt Meriwether Hotchkiss and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: A. J. Meriwether, D. Meriwether.
Charles R. Hotchkiss died February 21, 1927 (DC).
69. Mrs. REBECCA A. DUNGAN, November 22, 1922-February 25, 1928
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
All her real estate to daughter, Mary Ella Dungan, as long as she remained single and upon her death or marriage the land was to be equally divided among her heirs. "I have the greatest love and affection for each one of my children and have no desire to favor anyone of them above the others. But I feel that the circumstances are such that I should try to make every reasonable provision for my daughter, Mary Ellen Dungan who is a single woman, now about forty years of age and who has always lived with me and been of great service and help to me." Daughter, Mrs. Nannie M. Wallace, executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: H. C. Bryant, T. J. Murray.
Mrs. Rebecca A. Dungan died February 22, 1928 (DC).
70. DAISY PARTEE HOYLE, February 20, 1926-February 28, 1928
To brother, Douglass Sims $150; cousin, Lou Tichie Mitchell $50; husband, Henry Hoyle, rest of estate and he to serve as executor, and he was to sell her 2 2/3 acre lot in Milan and proceeds therefrom to go towards bequests to her brother and cousin, Lou Tichie Mitchell. Witnesses: P. B. Cawthon, Grace Robinson.
Daisy Partee Hoyle died February 20, 1928.
71. Mrs. CHRISTINE B. COOK, November 29, 1927-March 5, 1928
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee; signed with an "x."
To daughter, Mrs. Laura Arminio, Jackson, $5 cash; daughter, Mrs. Pete Gaffney, Water Valley, Miss. $5 cash; daughter, Mrs. Pearl Sullivan, San Francisco, Calif. $5 cash; son, T. O. Watkins, Hattiesburg, Miss. $5 cash; daughter, Mrs. Estella N. Cullen, Jackson, rest of her estate and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: M. H. Taylor, Mary Ryan.
Mrs. Christine B. Cook died February 19, 1928.
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72. Mrs. JANIE McMASTER WRIGHT, September 22, 1926-March 16, 1928
To beloved husband, Joseph R. Wright, her real estate, 20 acres in Chester Co., Tenn. and at his demise devised same to her nephews and niece, Sam McMaster, Guy McMaster, James McMaster, Mary McMaster and to Katheryn Mills, each 1/6 interest. Brother, James McMaster to have her walnut suit of furniture and rest of estate to her husband who was to serve as executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: T. W. Pope, Sarah R. Woodall.
73. J. B. McKNIGHT, September l2, 1912-March 29, 1928
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To his wife, Irene McKnight, his entire estate and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: C. G. Bond, Jr., R. I. Chester.
James B. McKnight died March 9, 1928 (DC).
74. J. L. POPE, October 27, 1927-April 2 /4/, 1928
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To wife, Carrie McDonald Pope, entire estate for life and at her demise to his siblings "of the whole blood"; if he left children, then the estate would be devised to them instead. Wife, executrix. Witnesses: Addison Johnson,
T. G. Hughes.
Joe L. Pope died March 27, 1928 (DC).
75. JOHN A. PRINGLE, March 27, 1928-April 3, 1928
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To wife, Mildred A. Pringle, entire estate and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: W. T. Rogers, Mary Nichols.
John A. Pringle died March 28, 1928.
76. J. H. LONG, March 17, 1915-April 5, 1928
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To wife, Hattie C. Long, entire estate and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: L. O. Sweatman, W. A. Taylor.
James H. Long died March 20, 1928 (DC).
77. J. B. YOUNG, August 23, 1918-April 19, 1928
To beloved wife, Margaret L. Young, furniture and automobile he might own at his death and proceeds of insurance policies, likely to be $35,000. To his sister, Annie McLean Young, $2000 cash. Rest of estate divided equally among his children, Lottie Bell Hammond, Fred J. Young, Raymond L. Young. Son, Fred J. Young, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: W. A. Biggs, S. R. Woodall.
James Buchanan Young died April 8, 1928.
78. Miss MARY WOOLFOLK, April 5, 1928-April 25, 1928
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To cousin, Mrs. Mary Thapre Hutchison all household goods and wearing apparel. $100 towards upkeep of lot in cemetery in Jackson where she was to be buried; from income of her estate, $25 a month to Harmon Hutchinson and Mrs. Mary T. Hutchinson. From proceeds of sale of her estate, $2000 to be used towards purchase of a residence for her cousins, Horace G. Utley and wife, Minnie Askew Utley. Henry H. Edenton, Alamo, Tenn., executor without making bond as such. After bequests made, balance of estate to Aged Ministers Relief Fund of Southern Baptist Convention. Witnesses: A. V. Patton, Nina O'Connor.
Miss Mary Woolfolk died April 22, 1928.
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79. ARNETT R. HESTER, January 28, 192l-May 7, 1928
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To wife, Ada N. Hester, entire estate and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: W. A. Caldwell, W. D. McKinnie, J. W. Vanden.
Arnett R. Hester died April 27, 1928.
80. A. C. EPPERSON, May l, 1928-May 9, 1928
Signed with an "x"
Entire estate to brothers, Sam and Jack Epperson except $25 to his sister, Mrs. Nannie Bass. Brothers, executors without making bond as such. Witnesses: S. C. McDonald, Ed Terrell.
81. W. L. COLLINS, December 27, 19l3-May 19, 1928
After his debts were paid, entire estate to his beloved wife, Sephronia Wilson Collins and at her death or remarriage, same would go to his children. Wife, executrix. Witnesses: A. S. Johnson, T. W. Pope.
W. L. Collins died March 25, 1925.
82. ROBERT HINKLE, December 20, 1917-May 23, 1928
To beloved wife, Metta M. Hinkle, all personalty and residence in Jackson and life-interest in his 500 acre farm in Civil District 1, Hardin Co., Tenn., 126 acre tract in Saltillo, Tenn.; one farm in Decatur Co., Tenn. in its Civil District 11. Son, Donald Hinkle and Martha Hinkle to manage these farms until "Martha is 21 yrs. old" and then divide same. Wife and son, executors without making bond as such. Witnesses: J. E. Holland, L. B. Bingham.
Robert Hinkle died in Saltillo, Tennessee, March 25, 1928.
83-84. Mrs. EUDORA ADELAID BARBEE NEBLETT, April 10, 1928-proven in Tishomingo County, Miss., in 1928.
Resident of Eupora, Miss.; aged 75 years
To sons, Fletcher Brooks, Robert Paine and John Horace, her farm, the Martin Cartmell place "out two miles and a half" from Jackson, Tenn. To daughter, Ada Neblett Duberry and daughter, Hattie Neblett Murrey, any money she had in Eupora Bank, Grenada Bank and Iuka Bank. To Ada and Hattie all her possessions in Iuka, including homestead, orchard, garden and negro cabin in northwest corner of the garden. To Ada her piano. Any money from Post Office Department, Washington, D. C., due H. G. Barbee, her father, to go to Ada and Hattie. 7 acres to Fletcher Brooks. 16 acres to Robert Paine Neblett. 25 acres to John Horace Neblett. No executor named. Witnesses: C. W. McKnight, J. A. E. Pyle (sworn as to her handwriting).
85. J. A. DEMING, February 23, 1928-May 28, 1928
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To daughter, Virgie Deming $200 for "her services rendered my wife during her sickness and ill health." Rest of estate to son, Fred A. Deming and daughter, Leola Randolph, in trust, for his wife and after her death the estate to be divided among “all my children then living” or to their heirs. Son and daughter, Leola, executors without making bond as such. Witnesses: D. T. Henderson, R. R. Sneed.
James A. Deming died May 25, 1928.
86. SALLY MANDY SANDERLIN, January 10, 1918-June 6, 1928
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee; signed with an “x.”
To Lizzie Anthony all personalty and real estate, including lots in Mercer, Tenn. and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: John Fuller, Karl K. Willey.
Sallie Mandy Sanderlin died November 13, 1927.
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87. THOMAS KENDRICK, May 28, l928-June 13, 1928
Signed with an "x"
To daughter, Mary Ann Cunningham entire estate, including three lots in Jackson. John E. Crymes, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: H. G. Arnold, Emma Crook, Minnie Berry.
Thomas Kendrick died June 7, 1928.
88. W. F. AUSTIN, April 2, 1925-filed in Chancery Court, Union Co., Miss., July 2, 1928
Resident of New Albany, Mississippi
To beloved wife, Amanda S. Austin, entire estate unless she remarried in which event the estate was to be divided equally among her and his children. Wife to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: T. B. Harris, F. W. Harris.
W. F. Austin died in Union County, Miss., May 23, 1928.
89-90. Mrs. L. B. (SALLIE) SHELTON, May 3, 1928-July 11, 1928
She directed that a "modest tombstone" be placed at her grave. William Lanier was named as trustee for small fund for upkeep of her cemetery lot. To Mrs. Annie Willette and Miss May Buntin her undivided lot, 420 East Baltimore Street, Jackson and to Mrs. Willette her personalty. To Mrs. Ellen Leet personalty and "the portraits of my father and mother" and her grandparents. To Mrs. Lizzie Lanier personalty and picture of her two deceased children. To J. W. Blackard the family Bible inherited from her father and rest of her estate to Miss May Buntin except $100 cash to J. Mat Buntin; $50 each to Martin Willette, Robert W. Willette, Jr., James Willette (children of J. R. and Annie Willette). J. W. Blackard and William Lanier, executors without making bond as such. They were to sell her property at 425 So. Church St., Jackson, using proceeds to fill bequests and what was left over divided among her legal heirs named in the will. Witnesses: W. H. Edenton, Mrs. W. H. Edenton.
Mrs. Sallie Shelton died July 6, 1928.
91. GEOHGE MANLEY MEEK, May 11, 1926-July 30, 1928
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To wife, Elby Meek, estate for life and then to be divided equally among his children Ada Meek, Willie Meek, Thomas Meek, Jessie Meek. Wife, executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Burns L, Hicks, J. Harris Smith.
George Manley Meek died July 10, 1928.
92-93. STEPHEN TAYLOR HARPER, April 27, 1927-August 4, 1928
"See correct copy on next page (93), this copy just as the will was probated and the codicil was attached and copied first as original will but on next page you will find the original , fill followed by codicil" which is the ONE abstracted HERE. .
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To Mrs. Juanita B. Mason, Jackson, his entire estate as she and husband, Tom Mason "have cared for me in their home and looked after me…" Witnesses: George H. Russell, M. A. Deer.
Codicil dated April 27, 1927. He appointed Juanita B. Mason executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Buck Varnell, H. G. Gilland.
Stephen Taylor Harper died July 29, 1928.
94. Mrs. SARAH F. SNOW, probated August 14, 1928 with Mrs. Nina Hanebuth as executrix; no execution date given
Certificate showing Mrs. Snow as owner of eight shares of capital stock in
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National Bank of Commerce, Jackson dated July l5, 1925. On certificate and an envelope with deed to her property, 311 East Deadrick, Jackson, "To Maud, May, Will, Nina, Myrt, Wordie, Bess" and dated July 3, 1928.
Mrs. Sarah F. Snow died August 11, 1928.
95. M. H. TAYLOR, March 16, 1906-September 17, 1928
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To beloved wife, Eva E. Taylor entire estate and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: J. T. McCutchen, Jr., R. F. Spragins.
Mark H. Taylor died August 14, 1928 (DC).
96. THOMAS POLK, April 25, 1928-October 2, 1928
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To daughters, Mrs. Sarah Theresa Polk Anderson, Miss Iola McNeil Polk, Mrs. Wilma Polk Moneypenny entire estate, each 1/4 interest; to grandson, Thomas Polk Botts and grandson Chester Botts, Jr., children of deceased daughter, Mrs. Florence Polk Botts, the other 1/4 interest in estate, equally. R. C. Smith, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: John Sawyer, John Gaffney.
Thomas Polk died September 29, 1928.
97. HARRY DREWRY and wife, EDNA EARL DREWRY, February 16, 1927-October 23, 1928
Resident of Mounds, Illinois
Entire estate to the survivor of them and the survivor serving as executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: J. E. Allen, P. D. Harris.
Harry Drewry died in Blufford, Illinois, October 12, 1928.
98. H. L. BIEDENBACH, July 8, 1914-November 7, 1928
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To daughter, Margaret Biedenbach $5000; to wife, Cora L. Biedenbach, rest of estate and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: W. A. Ingram, W. D. Nelson.
Henry L. Biedenbach died October 26, 1928 (DC).
99. J. F. THOMPSON, January 24, 1928-November 10, 1928
Signed with an "x"
Directed that a tombstone be placed at his grave and that of his wife. To children, Delia, wife of Jim Crawford; Bertie, wife of Rufe Alexander; Tiny, wife of Arco Goodman, each $5 and to Bessie Fern Johnson, daughter of Bessie Thompson Johnson, deceased, $5. Rest of estate to beloved wife, Nancy Ann Thompson and at her demise, estate to son Louis S. Thompson who had supported them. Frank L. Johnson, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: H. G. Arnold, R. R. Sneed.
J. F. Thompson died October 27, 1928.
100. J. T. MORRIS, August 3, 1925-November 12, 1928
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To beloved wife, M. E. Morris, his entire estate, including an 84 acre farm in Civil District l3, Madison County. Wife to see that a tombstone is placed at his grave and at that of his first wife buried in Oakhill Cemetery which was located west of Medina, Tenn. in Gibson County. Witnesses: Mrs. L. McCoy, T. E. Miller, J. T. Hunt.
J. T. Morris died October 27, 1928.
101-102. PHILLIP WARLICK, June 28, 1922-November 14, 1928
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To wife, Lula Warlick, house and lot where they lived for life only and at her demise it was devised to daughter, Lottie Patterson. Son, Columbus Warlick devised 20 acres in old Civil District 4, Madison County. Son, Will E. Warlick, devised lot on Berry St., Jackson. Son, J. P. Warlick, devised 40 acres in old Civil District 14, Madison County. Granddaughter, Lou Alice Warlick, daughter of Lottie Patterson, lot on Berry St., Jackson. Having already given to his daughter, Eula Brown, what he intend for her to have he made no bequests for her. Will E. Warlick, son, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: W. T. Rogers, John F. Snider.
Phillip Warlick died November 8, 1928.
103. C. T. ROBISON, July 12, 1928-December 14, 1928
Resident of Beech Bluff, Madison Co., Tennessee
To son, Will Robison, Sugar Tree, Tenn., $l; son Robert Robison, Camden, Tenn., $l; daughters' children Gerald Teddleton, Thelma Teddleton, Evaline Teddleton, 1/5 interest in estate he left; daughter Becky Mathews 1/5 of same; daughter Etta Robison 1/5 of same; daughter Jennie Wooley 1/5 of same; daughter Cora Jordan 1/5 of same. F. A. Teddleton, executor without making bond as such. E. P. Boswell, Mrs. W. L. Staples. The will was written for the testator by W. L. Staples, Justice of the Peace.
C. T. Robison died November 28, 1928.
104. JOHN SHOE, September 27, 1922-December 15, 1928
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee; signed with an “x"
To wife, Bettie Shoe, entire estate for life only and at her demise, estate to daughter, Willie May, wife of Algie Neely and then to her children. Wife, executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: W. T. Rogers, A. B. Lane.
John Shoe died November 23, 1928 (DC).
105. J. A. McDOUGAL, May 21, 1928-December 20, 1928
Entire estate to wife, Amanda McDougal; no executor or witnesses named.
James A. McDougal died December 14, 1928. (Griffin Fun. Home record)
106. WILLIAM C. MOORE, May 18, 1927-December 29, 1928
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To sister, Hallie Moore $1000; sister Erva Moore $500; wife, Evelyn Moore rest of estate and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: H. C. Bradley, W. P. Alvis.
William C. Moore died November 23, 1928.
107. B. F. TYSON, December 20, 1928-January 11, 1929
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To wife, Alice Tyson and children, J. G. Tyson aged 17 years and Mary Alice Tyson aged about 3 years old, entire estate, equally, except for the old Tyson place of 100 acres in Civil District 4, Haywood County, Tenn. which he devised to his father, G. M. Tyson and then at his death it was devised to testator's wife and son and daughter. Wife, executrix without making bond as such. W. A. Caldwell to be trustee and guardian for his two children. $100 to George Brantley. Witnesses: J. B. Morriss, T. B. Tyson
B. F. Tyson died December 27, 1928.
108. CAMERON E. DAY, December 27, 1920-January 16, 1929
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To wife, Julia Day, entire estate except $100 to Mary Etta Day and $100 to Leon Day. No executor or witnesses named.
Cameron E. Day died December 2l, 1928. (Griffin Fun. Home record)
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109-110. J. B. ALSTON, November 17, 1916-January 24, 1929
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To Mrs. Cassie Neely, widow of Ben Neely, tenement house in which she lived, with three acres surrounding same. To Susie Allen, colored, faithful cook and servant $1000 cash; to J. P. Neely, son of Cassie Neely, $200 cash; to J. T. Neely, son of Cassie Neely remainder of estate. W. H. Caldwell, executor, without making bond as such. Witnesses: J. T. Murdock, W. T. Rogers.
J. B. Alston died January 17, 1929.
111-112. ELOISE MACPHERSON MURRAY, February 4, 1922-January 30, 1929
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
The library in her residence to sons Harry, Cornelius, James, Ernest, Victor and Reginald. Her residence on Royal St., Jackson, was to be kept for her unmarried daughter but if they or she wished to live elsewhere this place was to be sold and proceeds divided equally among all her heirs and her personalty was to be divided "amicably" among her living daughters. Unmarried daughter, Maria St. Agnes to have interest from $15, 000 until she is married. Sons, Ernest Macpherson Murray and Reginald Macpherson Murray, executors without making bond as such. Note dated February 8, 1926 that she had borrowed $900 and "advanced" same to her son, James. Note dated February 4, 1922 in which she expressed her wish that her sons-executors would provide a trousseau for Maria St. Agnes, her daughter if she married.
Eloise Macpherson Murray died January 25, 1929.
113. Mrs. M. F. HENRY, April 29, 1920-January 31, 1929
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
Directed that a tombstone be placed at her grave. Proceeds from sale of her residential lot, 409 East Main St., Jackson, to be given to son, Arnie Henry of London, England and her daughter, Mrs. Louise Gilbert, Jackson, equally. W. A. Caldwell, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: C. G. Bond, Bessie Buffaloe.
Mrs. Mary F. Henry died January 20, 1929.
114. THOMAS C. LONG, August 4, 1925-~ebruary 6, 1929
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To beloved wife, Alice D. Long, entire estate. At her demise his son, Crawford Long was devised 300 acres and equipment and bank stock; to daughters, Lucile, Patty and Christine 623 acres, equally, except accounting for payment valued at $5000 already provided for daughter, Patty Wisdom; to grandchildren Worthy Qurean and Alice Qurean $500 Liberty bonds. To grandson, Lamar Gresham one $500 Liberty bond. Rest of estate to be divided equally among his daughters and/or their heirs. Son, Thomas Crawford Long, executor without making bond as such. No witnesses.
Thomas C. Long died January 19, 1929.
116. T. C. THOMPSON, August 3, 1912-February 13, 1929
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To good friend and kinsman, J. C. Rogers, "who has lived with me so long and helped me to make what I have, we both being together as bachelors" his entire estate. Witnesses: D. W. Herring, T. J. Murray.
T. C. Thompson died January 29, 1929.
117. SARAH DAVIS, May 13, 1928-February 25, 1929
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee; signed with an "x"
To her niece, Sallie Hurt Greer, her entire estate and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: I. H. Nelson, G. N. Reid.
Sarah Davis died February 6, 1929.
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115. J. P. GODFREY, October 12, 1925-February 11, 1929
Entire estate to sons, J. L. Godfrey and L. C. Godfrey and granddaughter, Mrs. Alice Hollis (daughter of Melle Woodard, deceased) and sons “to settle” estate as executors without making bond as such. Witnesses: J. E. Goodwin, C. L. Smith.
J. P. Godfrey died January 19, 1929.
118. L. GRIMES, November 23, 1915-February 27, 1929
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
Entire estate to beloved wife, Sallie Grimes and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: R. H. Bond, C. G. Bond.
Lloyd Grimes died February 22, 1929.
119. HILLIARD MOORE, December l0, 1928-March 7, 1929
Entire estate to uncle, H. F. Moore, who was to compensate Lillian Taylor for "attending and taking care" of him during his illness and he was to serve as executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: Dealia B. Beatie, Sam Young.
Hilliard Moore died January 19, 1929.
120. J. H. BREWER, June 22, 1918-March 27, 1929
To brother, O. W. Brewer, entire estate, providing he was living at end of the war /World War I/. If he did not survive this war, Mrs. Alma J. Shrimplin was devised ½ of undivided interest in 188 acre farm known as the old Ballard place, located in Civil District l3, Madison County and partly in Henderson County. To Mrs. Ella Dill all monies, bonds. No executor named. Witnesses: Hu C. Anderson, Thomas McCorry.
John H. Brewer died February 8, 1929.
121. MARY E. DAVIS, September 12, 1924-April 8, 1929
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee; widow of M. W. Davis "and having reached a ripe old age"
To her brother, Henry C. Porter, who lived with her and her husband for many years, she left entire estate and he to serve as executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: W. E. McClamrock, W. T. Duncan.
Mary E. Davis died April 1, 1929.
122. Mrs. DOVE THOMPSON, October 13, 1920-April 17, 1929
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To grandchildren, Roland Klyce, Harry Klyce, Ora Lena Klyce and Carnel Klyce Ridgeway, entire estate. Laurence Taylor, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: T. B. Duncan, M. H. Taylor.
Mrs. Dove Thompson died January 18, 1929.
123. EDWARD O'ROURKE, October 18, 1928-May 17, 1929
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To wife, Josephine O'Rourke ½ of undivided interest in all his estate; l/4 undivided interest in same to each of daughters, Josephine Marcelle O'Rourke and Lillian Lissette O'Rourke. Wife, executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: W. S. Hall, A. P. Chalker.
Edward O'Rourke died April 29, 1929.
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124. J. H. GREER, December l0, 1924-June 3, 1929
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To beloved wife, Mary S. Greer, his entire estate and at her demise to the heirs of his son, James Wayne Greer, each $1 and remainder of estate divided equally among his other children, W. L. Greer, G. M. Greer, Ethel Greer Drummond and W. Q. Greer or their heirs. Sons, W. L. and W. Q. Greer, executors without making bond as such. Witnesses: Mrs. J. W. Hamlett, J. W. Hamlett.
John H. Greer died April 3, 1929.
125. J. H. HOFFMAN, January 24, 1924-June 8, 1929
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To Charles Victor Hoffman, son of his first wife, $500 cash; great nephew, Ralph Clark Zinser his gold watch, two guns to be delivered to him at Prenty Town, West Virginia or wherever he lived. To sister, Lou V. Morgan,
$10 a month for life. Rest of estate to wife, Mattie Brooks Hoffman, for life and at her demise to granddaughter, Martha Frances Jetton and niece, Otie Morgan Sims and niece, Ethel Hoffman Zinser, equally. Wife, Mattie Brooks Hoffman and Henry Hoffman, executors without making bond as such. Witnesses: R. M. Wisdom, W. D. Nelson.
126. J. H. DAY, January 20, 1922-June 15, 1929
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To wife, Nannie Day, personalty. No executor named. Witnesses: L. W. Whitaker, G. W. Wolf.
Joe H. Day died June 12, 1929.
127-128. D. F. TALLEY, May 22, 1925-June 20, 1929
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
From sale of his entire property, to children of deceased sister, Mrs. Catherine Janeway $200 each; to Mrs. Daisy Jerrold, daughter of deceased brother, Alex Talley, $300 cash; to Frank Jerrold son of Mrs. Daisy Jerrold, $500; to Mrs. Kate Carmichael, daughter of deceased brother, Shade Talley $300; to Pleasant Plains Baptist Church in old Civil District 10, Madison County $250 cash; to St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, near Morristown, Tenn. $250 cash; remainder of estate to children and heirs of Shade Talley, Ben Talley, Alex Talley; Mrs. Mary Morgan. (Alternate spelling of surname, Tally) Rev. W. H. Moore, Richmond, Virginia, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: Southall Dickson, Charles F. Webb.
D. Frank Talley died June 17, 1929.
129. WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, May 18, 1926-July 20, 1929
Resident of "near" Denmark, Tennessee
To beloved wife, Hannah, entire estate, including 160 acre farm where they lived in Civil District 19, Madison County and at her demise devised to his eleven grandchildren or their heirs. He had ten living children. His daughter, Bessie, wife of Stacy Jones, was deceased and had left 3 sons and 3 daughters (and they would have their mother's share of testator's estate). Wife, Hannah, executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: W. A. Caldwell, C. G. Bond.
William H. Johnson died July 18, 1929.
l30. B. O. SULLIVAN, January 3, 192l-July 22, 1929
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To beloved wife, Jennie Walsh Sullivan, entire estate and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: W. L. Stegall, F. B. Hillman, C. C. McCall.
Belton O. Sullivan died July 18, 1929.
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131. J. T. MURDOCK, September 13, 1927-July 30, 1929
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
Entire estate left to wife, Frances Murdock and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Annie E. Wilkes, Richard Stricklin, Viola Murdock.
John T. Murdock died July 8, 1929.
132. DANIEL SMITH, March 9, 1929-August 15, 1929
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
Entire estate to wife, Rachael E. Smith and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: W. T. Rogers, J. M. Gobelet.
Daniel Smith died August 1, 1929.
133. JAMES A. MAY, July 1, 1929-August 21, 1929
Resident of Beech Bluff, Madison Co., Tennessee
To wife, Mary Callie May and son, James A. May, Jr. his homestead dower, 32 acres and at death of wife, place to be sold and proceeds for trust fund of James A. May, Jr. for life, then divided among testator's other heirs. Tract of land south of NC and St. L. Railroad to be sold with livestock and equipment and proceeds to be divided equally among Mary Lee Wood, Hattie Lou Bell, Sam W. May, Ruby Birdsong, Katie Gilliam. No executor named. Witnesses: Dr. L. G. Smith, W. T. Diamond.
James A. May died July 1, 1929.
134. EMERSON BARNETT, December 27, 1924-August 28, 1929
All real estate devised to his mother, Mediline Payne and wife, Velma Barnett, sharing equally from income of same. If wife disputed this, the property was to be sold and wife to have $1000 and one-third of balance and remainder to his mother. Wife and mother, executrixes and they to consult with H. C. Pearson, attorney, Jackson, as to business matters. Witnesses: James Walker, A. J. Maney.
Emerson Barnett died August 23, 1929.
135. H. W. SAUNDERS, January 1, 1923-September 20, 1929
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To beloved wife, Rosa May Saunders, entire estate and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: J. F. Turner, J. L. McLeary.
H. W. Saunders died December 27, 1926.
136. MARY ELIZA MOODY, March 22, 1929-September 21, 1929
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee; signed with an “x”
To J. A. Midyett, her life insurance policy with Atlanta Life Insurance Co., in the amount of $185, for his kindness shown her. Jule C. Harris, executor. Witnesses: John Pope, Edward Harris.
Mary Eliza Moody died September 18, 1929.
137. E. G. ROE, November 4, 1922-October 11, 1929
To son, Marvin Roe, l0 acre tract; to son, John Roe and daughter, Mrs. Maggie Parrish and grandson Harvy Smith 10 acre tract. No executor named. Witnesses: N. R. Roe, H. W. Kee.
E. G. Roe died September 6, 1929.
138-139. LIZZIE ROBINSON DAVENPORT, September 11, 1911-October 14, 1929
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee; this was a black lady
Directed to be buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Jackson beside her late husband, Z. T. Robinson and her dates of birth and death to be inscribed on
