Madison Co. TN
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291-292. Mrs. MARY HICKS HOUSTON, August 26, 1932-January 27, 1933
Resident of Pinson, Tennessee
Money to be set aside for upkeep of "the cemetery." To grandchildren Mrs. A. Lacy Price (Vesta Mays Price) and Max H. Mays ½ interest in her house and lot in Pinson and other interest in same to son Albert D. Houston; half of furnishings to this son and half to the grandchildren. A. Lacy Price, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: V. I. Killebrew, Mrs. Vance Killebrew.
Codicil dated August 26, 1932. Since she had deeded the property devised to her son and grandchildren in March 1931 she devised part of the farm in Civil District 1, Madison County to Mrs. Vesta Mays Price and Max H. Mays and children Albert G. Houston and Lurline Houston. Witnesses: V. I. Killebrew, Mrs. Vance Killebrew.
Mrs. Mary Hicks Houston died January 19, 1933.
293-294. Mrs. LOUISA GILLMAN, August 25, 1923-February 9, 1933
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
$1 each to children, Louis Gillman, Matilda Norfleet, Gus Gillman, John Gillman, Lonnie McLeary, Henry Gillman. Homeplace on Medina Road to sons, Pate and Herman Gillman. Devised further land to these two sons if they gave $500 to son Charlie Gillman and $1000 to daughter, Minnie Catherine Williams. W. A. Caldwell, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: W. D. McKinnie, H. W. Hicks.
Codicil dated August l3, 1925. Pate and Henry Gillman now appointed executors without making bond as such. Witnesses: J. T. Rothrock, F. H. Phillips.
Mrs. Louisa Gillman died January 19, 1933.
295. H. D. O'NEAL, August _, 1915-February 11, 1933
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee; signed with an "x"
To wife, Minerva C. O'Neal entire estate and after her demise to son, J. M. O'Neal and if he died without heirs property would go to J. A. Rone or heirs. No executor named. Witnesses: J. R. Key, J. M. Mason.
H. D. O'Neal died December 17, 1932.
296. ELLA COLE, November 26, 1932-February 13, 1933
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To son, Levi Ingram and granddaughter Ruby Wharton Cole, equally, her furnishings and other personalty, sharing with niece, Ethel Deberry. L. L. Fonville, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: James B. Henning, Lenora Fonville.
Ella Cole died February 11, 1933.
297. Mrs. T. D. WINDROM, April 26, 1922-February 17, 1933 _
To grandchildren Gladys Marjorie Windrom and Torn A. Windrom, children of her son Torn D. Windrom each $250. Son, Guy Windrom her black onyx locket, ½ dozen silver knives, etc. To daughter-in-law, Gladys wife of Torn D. Windrom her gold watch, etc. Rest of estate to Torn D. and Guy Windrom, sons, equally and they to serve as executors without making bond as such. Witnesses: R. H. bond, Bessie Buffaloe.
Mrs. T. D. Windrom died February 14, 1933.
298. NANNIE EPPERSON BASS, January 6, 1930-February 24, 1933
To husband B. A. Bass entire estate for life and then to Daniel Nelson Bass son of B. A. Bass. Husband, executor. Witnesses: Frances M. LaFaver, Mrs. C. A. Rowan. Notation; No Varietur, Judge Robert Roberts, Dec. 17, 1932, as will was probated in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
Nannie Epperson Bass died in Shreveport, La., November 28, 1932.
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299-300. J. T. MAYO, October 29, 1930~February 28, 1932
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To daughter, Mrs. Edna Mayo Thomas, his homeplace, 347 Gordon St., Jackson and the furnishings therein. To sons W. C. and N. T. Mayo and daughter, Edna Mayo Thomas and Mrs. Lida Bell Mayo Long, equally, rest of estate. Neely T. Mayo, son, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: G. C. Wilkerson, Simpson Russell.
Codicil dated December 10, 1931. $2750 to be deducted from Mrs. Lida Bell Mayo Long's portion of estate. Witnesses: G. C. Wilkerson, Simpson Russell. Codicil dated October 29, 1930. Daughter Edna Mayo Thomas to be co-executor with son, Neely T. Mayo, who had borrowed money from her to apply on his farm and he is to be charged only 4% interest on this debt. Witnesses: G. C. Wilkerson, Simpson Russell.
John T. Mayo died February 23, 1933.
301. W. J. JONES; July l5, 1930-March 3, 1933
To J. F. Jones $l00; to Nora Stacks $25; to Eda Wilson $50; to Ruth Jones $125 and other personalty to these heirs. Jesse P. Jones to "wind up business" of estate. No witnesses.
William Jefferson Jones died February 18, 1933.
302. Mrs. LOUISA E. HAWLEY, June 29, 1932-March 8, 1933
Resident of Madison County., Tennessee; widow of John C. Hawley
$100 left for upkeep of lot in Hollywood Cemetery. Estate divided: l/3 interest each to Mildred B. Wallace, Vivian Whitelaw, Jennie Hawley Whitelaw. To R. H. Whitelaw the acre lot directly south of her house. Jennie Hawley Whitelaw, executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Mrs. L. E. Hawley, L. C. Gasser, Mrs. R. G. Cole.
Mrs. Louisa E. Hawley died February 26, 1933.
303-306. REBECCA ALLISON DUDLEY, June 9, 1931-March 9, 1933
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To her mother, Belle K. Allison, her entire estate but if her mother predeceased her or if her mother left no last will, she made many provisions for special gifts, among these: to Jeannette McClanahan $1000 and residential lot, 249 So. Lindsey St., Jackson "with my love & memory of other days"; to Mary Sue Tigrett, $l000 "with appreciation & affection"; to Kate Broad $500 and residential lot, 230 So. Lindsey St., Jacksonito Thomas P. Dudley, Sr., Chicago, $l000; to Rebecca Allen Porter, Nashville, "my dear cousin," $1000; to Riverside Cemetery Association $1000 "for upkeep of our family vault"; to St. Mary's Catholic School her residential lot, 323 Johnson St., Jackson; to Armstrong Horne, "my cousin," $500; to McDonald K. Horne, Sr., Winona, Miss., "my cousin, "$l000 to Sallie Dudley Wagers all the Dudley family portraits, etc.; to Rebecca Porter, miniature of Isabel Allison Raine and miniature of great-grandfather /Robert Allen?/, numerous pieces of china, silverware, jewelry to friends and relatives. "In case of my mother's death before mine $8000 from her estate that comes to me is to go as a memorial to her at Peabody College for a Confederate Dormitory, her name on plate in room - Belle K. Allison. The UDC's Confederate Dormitory."
Rebecca Allison Dudley died February 21, 1933.
Note: According to her UDC application paper, Rebecca A. Dudley was born December 29, 1872. Her mother survived until January 30, 1934 when in her last will she devised the residential lots as designated by her daughter and she may have made distribution of the personalty as well. This family lived in Jackson until 1897 when they moved to Winona, Miss. but Mrs. Dudley returned to Jackson later and died there.
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307. R. W. McKINLEY, March 1, 1924-April 4, 1933
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To beloved wife, Emma McKinley, for life, income from 50 shares of stock in Bear and O'Mally Valve co., Chicago and then to be divided among her children, James T. McKinley, Mrs. Mary Allen, Mrs. Loraine Houston. Wife, executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: W. N. Key, C. E. Pigford.
Robert W. McKinley died February 27, 1933.
308. R. G. COLE, spoken will, October 8, 1932-April 4, 1933
Cole was ill in his residence in Jackson, Tennessee and in the presence of Patsy Gibbs and R. H. Whitelaw, he told them that it was his will that his wife would have benefit from his estate and at her demise it would go to "one of the Cole heirs." Sworn, April 4, 1933.
Randolph G. Cole died April 4, 1933.
309. J. A. LANEY, April 27, 1932-April 7, 1933
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To beloved wife, Fannie Laney, entire estate and at her demise it went to daughters, Mary Louella Gordon and Johnnie Alma Turner. Wife, executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Frank A. Mercer, R. A. Pennington. John Alexander Laney died April 1, 1933 (DC).
310-311. T. P. HARALSON, January 21, 1930-April 8, 1933
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To son Lawrence C. Haralson and T. P. Haralson, Jr., Suella Haralson, Helen Haralson, Lawrence Andrew Haralson, Astrid Haralson, children of son, Dr. T. P. Haralson, Jr., deceased all his estate including homeplace on Cumberland St., Jackson and various other lots in that town. To Rachel Chapman residential lot, 517 No. Church St., Jackson, provided she pay $5 a month for education of Lawrence C. Haralson who was appointed executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: L. N. Neely, Frank L. Johnson.
T. P. Haralson died April 2, 1933.
312. J. T. NOWELL, September l3, 1927-May 26, 1933
To beloved wife, Decia Nowell his entire estate for life and later to his children, Mrs. Maude Walker, Mrs. Lena Cunningham and Jim Nowell, equally but the son's share was to be free of claim of his former wife or present wife. Rev. W. A. Baker, son-in-law, executor. Witnesses: C. M. Green, T. W. Pope.
J. T. Nowell died May 19, 1933.
313. P. P. JARED, April 11, 1933-May 31, 1933
To Etta McBroom $5; to Mep Cline $50; to Frank Jared, Neta Burk, Albert Jared, Fee Jared each $400; rent of his farm for support of his wife, Alice, for life. Fee Jared, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: T. H. Bell, L. L. Pearcy.
P. P. Jared died May 27, 1933.
314. Mrs. ANNIE A. PERRY, April 25, 1933-June 3, 1933
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
Her desk to granddaughter Annie May Timberlake; her what-not to grandson Allen Nelson; her marble-top table to daughter Munsey Nelson Timberlake; her sewing machine to sister Mrs. W. P. Imon of Pine Bluff, Ark.: her onyx brooch to sister Mrs. W. P. Imon to be kept by her for testator's granddaughter Margaret Clack. She and husband, Joe Perry, had given farming implements to grandson Will Clack, Jr. and other personalty. To daughter Mamie Lake Clack rest of personalty. Her land had already been apportioned among her children. Daughter Maime Lake Clack executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: H. B. Crawford, W. A. "x" Crawford, H. G. Arnold.
Mrs. Annie A. Perry died May 27, 1933.
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315-317. A. B. DANCY, May _, 1928-June 19, 1933
To wife Mary Happel Dancy entire estate, including insurance policies excepting in the latter what had been bequeathed to others. To daughter Mary Happel Dancy his $3000 insurance policy with Aetna Life Ins. Co., to be used for her education or if he survived to provide her with the means for an education; she was to have this bequest at age 21 years. His aunt Mrs. E. J. Gilmore had devised the lot and bank building at corner of Main and Liberty streets, Jackson, to him and he devised it to his son, Alexander Brown Dancy on reaching the age of 25 years and it to be managed for him until then by officers of the Second National Bank of Jackson. On Sept. 19, 1924 his mother, Mrs. S. T. Dancy, had deed to him and his brother, Clifton Dancy, jointly, and he devised the following: Mary Happel Dancy and A. B. Dancy, his portions of ten pieces of real estate in Jackson and a 325 acre farm, a 212 acre farm and a 57 acre farm, all in Civil District 5, Madison County. He also left these children his 21 shares in capital stock of Bank of Oklena, Miss and 66 stock shares in First National Bank of Jackson. Wife to serve as trustee with officers of Second National Bank of Jackson, of this property for his children. At age 23 years his daughter may request division of this real property and the portion for his son to be given to him at age 24 years. He mentioned he had other properties for the benefit of his wife, not designated however for her in this will. She was to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: J. R. Thompson, Jr., G. N. Berryhill.
Dr. Alexander B. Dancy died June 10, 1933 (DC).
318. Mrs. V. E. KEITH, September 2, 1926-June 20, 1933
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee; widow of John Y. Keith
To daughter Mrs. Grace Keith Wells an undivided 2/5 interest in residential lot, 168 Hart St., Jackson; remaining 3/5 undivided interest in same to children J. D. Keith, Wallace Keith, Will Keith, Mrs. Letta Keith Short, equally. Personalty and money advancements she had made to several of her children and the latter to be charged against them in settlement. Oldest son, John Y. Keith, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: H. G. Arnold, Frank Baier.
Mrs. V. E. Keith died December 20, 1932.
319. DAVID UNDERWOOD, August 19, 193_-August 11, 1933
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee; signed with an "x"
To step-daughter Frances Brown his homeplace except for 50 foot lot on south side of this place which he had deeded to his granddaughter Emily Brown. To nephew, David Holland $l0. Rest of estate to wife, Emily Underwood. No executor named. Witnesses: Frank H. Rodgers, G. F. Porter.
David Underwood died June 11, 1933.
320. WILLIAM E. DOLLAHITE, June 23, 1925-August 19, 1933
Resident of Whipple, Yavapal County, Arizona
To wife, Elizabeth Stemm Dollahite entire estate, including property in Prescott, Arizona; an exception to same, $l000 to be placed in First National Bank, Jackson, for his daughter, Virginia Doris Dollahite until she reached the age of 18 years and 6 months and then to be hers. Wife to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Martha Roark Malone, Stanley Morton Botkins, Lisby C. Pinkston.
William E. Dollahite died July 27, 1926.
321. EMMA P. MUNFORD, July 19, 1926-August 21, 1933
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To Ula Person and Billie Person daughters of her deceased brother, Walter Person, she gave each $100 in U. S. bonds, to be theirs at age 21 years. Her
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sister Elizabeth Person to serve as trustee of these bonds until the girls reached age 21 years. To brother Ben Person $3000. To Mrs. Sally M. Coles, Chatham, Virginia, income-interest on $5000 U. S. bonds and at her demise these bonds were to go to sister, Elizabeth Person and Elenora Person and these two sisters were to have rest of estate. Elizabeth Person, executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Donald Weaver, C. E. Pigford.
Emma P. Munford died August 7, 1933.
322. LOVELLA FITZGERALD, August 21, 1933-September 15, 1933
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
Entire estate to beloved sister Hattie Fenley and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: D. L. Polk, N. Clifton, Dr. Joseph Jones.
Lovella Fitzgerald died August 29, 1933.
323. JOHN T. RUSH, July l2, 1922-September 23, 1933
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
Entire estate to beloved wife Ethel May Rush and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: L. L. Fonville, Graper H. Russell.
John T. Rush died September 15, 1933.
324. Mrs. S. T. DANCY, September 1, 1920-September 26, 1933
To son, Dr. A. B. Dancy ½ of her entire estate and the remaining ½ interest to her son, Clifton Dancy, to be held in trust for him for life and at his demise his portion to Dr. Dancy. T. I. Taylor and Dr. A. B. Dancy, executors without making bond as such. Witnesses: Lena Lacy Murdoch, H. C. Pearson.
Mrs. Sarah T. Dancy died September 19, 1933 (DC).
325. Mrs. J. G. WILLIAMSON, November 7, 1930-0ctober 4, 1933
$1000 to Mrs. M. Graves and $1300.25 to sisters, Mrs. Fowler and Weatherly; niece Mrs. A. B. Banham and her niece's brother Charlie Harris to each have $250 and to each of her brother's children $l00. Little John to have his grandfather's watch and Mary Lea Dungesto to have $l00; a table to May Smith; rest of real estate to her three sisters. Gaither Smith to "administor" estate without making bond as such. Songs at her funeral included "Old Rugged Cross" and "Face to Face." Witnesses: Mrs. S. Scales, Sylvester Scales, G. H. Smith.
Mrs. Betty Carter (J. G.)Williamson died September 29, 1933.
326-327. E. R. HALEY, October 14, 1923-0ctober 9, 1933
"I commend my spirit to my merciful Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier…"
To beloved wife, Annie Haley all real estate for life, about 40 acres on which they lived in Civil District 18, Madison County; if she sold that property, what she acquired afterwards with proceeds at her death should be divided among "my other heirs." She to have his personalty as well. He explicitly directed that his daughter Mabel's portion was not to be given her in the life-time of her husband, Charlie Dickey and if the husband survived Mabel her portion would go to testator's other heirs. Wife Annie Haley executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: G. C. Wilkerson, Simpson Russell.
E. R. Haley died September 25, 1933.
328. Mrs. SALLIE ELDER, September 29, 1933-October 11, 1933
Resident of Mercer, Tennessee; signed with an "x"
Entire estate to her niece, Opal Rumley McCain and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: J. C. Lackie, J. M. Curry.
Mrs. Sallie Elder died October 9, 1933.
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329. W. C. NANCE, February 15, 1930-October 23, 1933
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To Agnes Walden any diamonds she owned and $500; to her mother Mrs. Fannie M. Nance rest of estate; her personalty, however, was to be sold for benefit of her mother. If her mother predeceased her, then the estate to her aunt, Miss Callie P. Gates. J. T. Rothrock, executor. Witnesses: A. T. Jones, M. G. Moore.
Walter Crocker Nance died October 10, 1933.
330. MAJOR M. ROBINSON, February 2, 1933-0ctober 27, 1933
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
Entire estate to beloved wife Ethel Robinson and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Florence P. Patton, Lizzie Epperson.
Major M. Robinson died October 19, 1933.
331. Mrs. EULA V. MARTIN, September 25, 1928-November 3, 1933
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To niece, Willard Daniels her residential lot, 244 Stonewall St., Jackson and her personalty as well. David P. Murray, executor. Witnesses: A. Weinberg, C. C. McMillan.
Mrs. Eula V. Martin died October 21, 1933.
332. W. B. WILLIAMS, January 3, 1932-November 4, 1933
Any money "left" to Frank L. Johnson, George Williams and daughter Emma Smith. To son, George Williams his residential lot, 827 E. College St., Jackson and at his demise devised to George's daughter Harriat. To daughter Emma Mae Smith residential lot, 825 E. College St., Jackson
and at her demise devised to Joe Barton Williams. Personalty to son George, daughter Emma Mae and Mrs. Irma Johnson. Frank L. Johnson, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: W. R. Milam, W. L. Stewart. W. B. Williams died October 17, 1933.
333. Mrs. SALLIE T. LESTER, February 2l, 1924-November 4, 1933
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To sons A. M. Lester, C. B. Lester, W. B. Lester $5; rest of personalty to her daughters Mrs. Susan G. Minor and Miss Ophelia Lester, equally. Real estate to husband, Felix Lester, for life, stipulating her daughter, Susan A. Minor was to have her lot, 561 E. Baltimore St., Jackson at his demise. Real of real estate at demise of testator's husband to daughter Ophelia Lester. Felix D. Lester, husband, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: Jack F. White, T. J. Murray, Jr.
334-336. Mrs. M. S. SPRAGINS, March l5, 1927-November 15, 1933
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To grandchildren Carrie Edna, Len Thomas and Franklin Kellar Spragins $l000, each to have 1/3 of same at age 25 years. To beloved husband, T. J. Spragins all personalty except what had been given to her as presents from her children which she wanted returned to them. To daughter Lela Spragins Gauldin and grandson Robert H. Spragins rest of her estate in trust, deriving benefit from it and at husband's demise, division of same: Lela Spragins Gauldin 1/4 share; grandchildren Harvy and Mary Edna Upchurch each 1/8 share; grandsons Hearn, Lamar and Wendell Spragins each 1/12 share; grandchildren Len Thomas, Carrie Edna and Franklin Kellar Spragins each 1/12 share. The grandchildren to have their shares at reaching age 25 years. If any heirs died their shares were to be divided among the surviving heirs. Lela Spragins Gauldin and Robert H. Spragins, grandson, executors who would give bond as such. Witnesses: W. P. Moss, H. C. Pearson.
Mrs. Mary S. Spragins died in Dyer Co., Tenn. September 30, 1933.
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337-338. MARGUERITE HICKS LIFSEY, November 3, 1932~November 17, 1933 Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To sister Mrs. Lucile Hicks Garrison all her estate in trust for her son, Bobbie Lifsey until he reached age 21 years; if he predeceased this sister she was to inherit the estate. Mrs. Mattie J. Hicks, executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Bertha Williams, Clara Reid.
Marguerite Hicks Lifsey died in Wyoming (date not determined).
339. Mrs. SALLIE THOMPSON, February 19, 1927-December 23, 1933
Resident of Pinson, Tennessee
To A. B. Stone, J. T. Stone and Miss Ambrose Stone, equally, her entire estate. A. B. Stone, executor, "as I have implicit confidence in his honesty and integrity." Witnesses: W. F. Watlington, J. L. Allen.
Mrs. Sallie Thompson died December 17, 1933.
340. IDA PIPKIN, September 20, 1933-January 2, 1934
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
Entire estate to beloved niece Arelda Clark and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: W. M. Batchelor, Floyd Batchelor.
Ida Pipkin died December 18, 1913.
341. R. W. COMPTON, June l5, 1933-January 6, 1934
Entire estate to Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Fletcher and he to serve as executor. Witnesses: W. D. Dowdell, T. C. Warmath.
342. JOE I. HAYS, January 25, 1932-January 17, 1934
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To beloved wife, Anna E. Hays entire estate except $5000 to sister, Marguerite Hays at installments of $500 a year and part of his "salary" to his wife and other ½ to children of beloved deceased brother, Mary Ellen Hays, Samuel B. Hays. Lewis Claude Gasser to "wind up" business of Hays Construction Co. and proceeds of same to persons holding stock in same and he to serve as executor. Witnesses: L. C. Gasser, Johnston E. Luton, Jr.
Joe I. Hays died in Mississippi "lately" (as of Jan. 17, 1934).
343-344. Mrs. HARRIET HOLLAND, June 21, 1917-January 17, 1934
In her 70th year she was preparing a new last will. She had benefit from the dry-goods business that her late husband had left her, managed by her son, William Holland for which "I give him thanks and due credit." To daughter Mrs. Edith Bond and son John W. Holland her residential lot, jointly; cottage next door to her residence to son William Holland, hoping he would improve it and leave it to his son Billie. $5000 to daughter Mrs. Caroline Pullen. Her dry-goods business to be divided among her four children and her personalty as well. When Willie /William/ Holland took over the business for her she gave him $2000 and stock as gift. When John moved to Florida she gave him $1000 and loaned him $2000. Her daughter and children had been supported in her home since her daughter's widowhood began and had made gifts to Caroline Pullen too.
Codicil dated July 9, 1917. Her stock in other businesses and money due her by brother, B. O. Sullivan she divided among her grandchildren, Elizabeth Bond, Harriet Pullen and Harriet Holland. Sons William and John Holland executors. Witnesses: C. F. Morgan and wife.
Mrs. Harriet Holland died June 24, 1933.
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345. MINNIE A. KERR, August 4, 1930-January 19, 1934
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To L. W. Whitaker $100. To Mrs. C. W. Hogsett $100. Rest of estate equally to Norman and Ausbun Kerr, sons of her deceased husband; to Ausbun her gold watch. L. W. Whitaker, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: A. B. Langford, Fred Barlow.
Minnie A. Kerr died January 18, 1934.
346. PRIMUS CHERRY, October 20, 1923-January 23, 1934
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee; signed with an "x"
To Lizzie Totten residential lot, 252 Lancaster St., Jackson, his homeplace and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: W. Alva Taylor, M. H. Taylor.
347. THOMAS ALDRIDGE, November 1, 1933-January 29, 1934
To grandson Carl Aldridge his Ford car; cash on hand to children, Mrs. M. J. Mackey, Mrs. J. L. Duke, Mrs. P. M. Replogle, Will Aldridge and A. D. Aldridge, equally after deducting $175 from Will's share as he owed him that amount. J. L. Duke, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: J. R. Vann, D. S. Brown, J. W. Peck.
Thomas Aldridge died January 26, 1934.
348. GEORGE W. SMART, January 15, 1934-February 14, 1934
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
Entire estate to nephews, J. H. Smith and C. B. Smith, niece Ellen McKnight, wife of B. M. McKnight, equally. C. B. Smith, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: Tom Cummings, Horace D. Allen.
George W. Smart died January 21, 1934.
349-350. Mrs. BELLE K. ALLISON, May 2, 1933-February 14, 1934
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
Stocks, bonds, money to: nephew, McDonald K. Horne, 3/5 share; McDonald K. Horne, Jr., 1/5 share; Louise Horne, wife of McDonald K. Horne, 1/10 share; Louise Horne daughter of McDonald K. Horne 1/10 share; all money, stock, bonds she inherited from her daughter, Rebecca Dudley to her nephew, W. A. Horne. To St. Mary's School, Jackson, residential lot, 323 Johnson St., Jackson, devised to her by daughter, Rebecca. To Kate Broad of Jackson, residential lot, 230 Lindsey St., devised to her by daughter, Rebecca. To Jeannette McClanahan of New York residential lot, 249 Lindsey St., devised to her by daughter, Rebecca. Remainder of estate to nephews, M. K. and W. A. Horne and they to serve as executors without making bond as such. Witnesses: Will T. Fitts, Carnot A. Posey.
Isabelle (Belle) Kelso Allison died January 30, 1934.
351. SAM A. REED, JR., December 14, 1921-February 17, 1934
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
Entire estate to wife Ethel May Reed and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: M. H. Taylor, W. Alva Taylor, W. J. Lanier, J. T. Hinton.
Sam A. Reed, Jr. died December 26, 1933.
352. T. B. RUFF, April 7, 1923-February 20, 1934
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To beloved wife Mollie Frank Ruff entire estate for life and after her demise estate would go to nieces Mrs. Rebecca A. Winston and Mrs. Ella Dalton and step-son, G. C. Ray. Wife, executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: J. D. Hopper, J. D. Shelton.
T. B. Ruff died January 15, 1934.
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353-355. WILL M. MOORE, July 29, 1933-February 26, 1934
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To son W. K. Moore, for life only, 102 4/5 acre tract in old Civil District 10, Madison County, which he acquired in 1919 and 25 acre tract known as Amis tract and at his death to testator's daughter Marjorie Moore White. To beloved wife Minnie L. Moore and children Marjorie White and W. K. Moore each interest in 97 acre tract in old civil District 11, Madison county but son's interest was for life only when it would go to Marjorie Moore White. To wife, for life, the 226 acre homeplace and then to his children. Wife to have personalty and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: C. C. Glasgow, P. D. Benton.
Codicil dated December 7, 1933. He owed Federal Land Bank of Louisville, Ky. $8000 and to pay this debt, land was to be sold, enough devised therefrom for benefit of his wife and children. Witnesses: Mrs. N. B. Johnson, C. C. Glasgow.
Will M. Moore died February 16, 1934.
356. IZORAH BROWN, December 10, 1929-March 1, 1934
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
Entire estate to sister, Lula M. Brown. No executor named. Witnesses: E. R. Haskins, J. L. Parham.
Izorah Brown died November 25, 1931.
357. Mrs. MAGGIE CARTER, October 5, 1933-March 26, 1934
Debts to be paid from monies owed her, including that of deceased son, Floyd Carter (towards the upkeep of lot in Riverside Cemetery). Personalty to Floyd Carter, Jr. (Bible), Mary Carter Vescovo, Margaret Carter Steiger, Elmer Campbell, Jr., Lenora Ellen Holland and daughter Aamey Joe Campbell. Rest of estate to Aamey Joe Campbell 1/3; granddaughter Lenora Ellen Holland 1/3; heirs of Floyd Carter 1/3 except for the $750 which he owed her. Charles Curtiss and James Chester, executors without making bond as such. Witnesses: Mrs. S. B. Enochs, W. C. Fowler.
Codicil dated October 5, 1933. "Certain insurance" paid for by Aamey Joe Campbell to be hers at testatrix's demise. Same witnesses.
Mrs. Maggie Carter died March 3, 1934.
358. Mrs. EMMA COBB, November 12, 1920-April 3, 1934
Entire estate to "my five bodily heirs" R. E. Cobb, J. E. Cobb, J. B. Cobb, Nellie Elizabeth Cobb Roach, Emma Grace Cobb except $1150 deducted from J. E.'s share which amount her owed her. R. E. Cobb, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: J. W. Boon, T. M. May
Mrs. Emma Cobb died February 28, 1934.
359. SAM W. HILL, February l5, 1932-April 3, 1934
Signed with an "x"
Entire estate to wife, Mary Emma Hill including their home in Mercer, Tennessee and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Manley E. Siler, H. W. Hargrove.
Sam W. Hill died March 13, 1932.
360-361. S. P. DOUGAN, March 28, 1932-March 28, 1934
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To beloved wife, Jennie Dougan $1000 cash and automobile. To beloved daughter Eula Dougan his homeplace, 79 acres in Civil District 7, Madison County. To beloved sons John, Sam and Lyle and beloved daughter Mrs. Vester
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Hall, 320 acres in Civil District 7, Madison County, equally. To grandchildren Ralph Nimrod Dougan and Roe Dougan 114 acre tract (Ralph the west ½, Roe the east ½). Son Lyle Dougan owed him $1600 and this amount should be deducted from his share of testator's estate. His shop property in Huntersville, Tenn. to be sold and proceeds divided equally among his heirs. John Dougan and Vester Hall, executors without making bond as such. Witnesses: Clyde L. Collie, Dr. J. D. Hopper.
Samuel Pleasant Dougan died December 30, 1933.
362. T. A. BROOKS, December 1, 1932-May 5, 1934
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To Charles Vinson and wife, Lucy Vinson his entire interest in 78 acre tract located in Clay County, Texas. No executor named. Witnesses: H. G. Arnold, John M. Arnold, Jr.
T. A. Brooks died April 16, 1934.
363. R. H. INGRAM, April 23, 1934-May 11, 1934
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To nephew Harris Ingram land in Civil District 7, Madison County; to niece Lois Ingram land in same district; $1000 each to these two persons and his great niece Ruth Ingram; to his nephew his livestock and any other real estate he owned; to Jennie, wife of Charles Hunter $500; to Alice Tyson Chambliss a gold framed mirror; to Mary Lee Cole $500 to whom he was indebted for this amount. Harris Ingram, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: J. T. Gray, Jr., F. T. Hess.
R. H. Ingram died May 2, 1934.
364. CARNOT A. POSEY, June l5, 1933-May 23, 1934
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
Entire estate to his beloved sister, Livie Gertrude Posey of Yazoo City, Miss. and she to serve as executrix without giving bond as such. Witnesses: Ava T. KcKenzie, Lucille E. Ricketts, Hazel V. Black.
Carnot A. Posey died May 15, 1934.
365. T. F. BROOKS, April 28, 1930-May 30, 1934
Entire estate to wife Seneara Jane Brooks and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Frank Lillard, Mrs. Mattie Lillard.
T. F. Brooks died September 16, 1933.
366. ELIZABETH MILLER, December 24, 1927-June 18, 1934
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee; signed with an "x"
Entire estate, including 82 acre tract, "old Miller homestead," bank stock to beloved brother, J. E. Miller and he to serve as executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: Van Heidelberg, Jim Heidelberg.
367. Mrs. EMMA J. RINK, June 23, 1911-June 23, 1934
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
Entire estate to husband George M. Rink and he to serve as executor without making bond as such. Witnesses; W. D. Gower, Susie Gower.
Mrs. Emma J. Rink died June 10, 1934.
