Madison Co. TN
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368. W. J. JOHNSON, February 23, 1927-June 23, 1934
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
Entire estate to beloved wife, Cora W. Johnson and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Oliver Benton, G. C. Wilkerson
W. J. Johnson died May 29, 1934.
369. J. L. FLETCHER, July 7, 192l-June 26, 1934
To Otis (Bills) Fletcher, "adopted to me when he was about 9 years old." $5. To grandchildren, Sidney Jones, whom he adopted, $5. Rest of estate to beloved wife, M. E. Fletcher and she to serve as excutrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: T. B. Carroll, E. H. Brigham.
John Lafayette Fletcher died May 28, 1934.
370. JOHN DALLAS WISE, February 10, 1927-June 30, 1934
Entire estate to wife, Everlyn Connell Wise and she to serve as executrix.
Witnesses: W. D. Baxter, F. M. Vanden.
John Dallas Wise died June 28, 1934.
371-372. TIM WARD, August 17, 1932-June 30, 1934
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee; signed with an "x"
To daughter Emma Hikes 44 acres in Civil District 2, Madison County; to children of Nancy Hoy, that would have been her share if living, Will Ward, Frances Ward Chrystal, Henry Ward, Cornelius Ward, Emma Hikes; and George Ward's children had he been living, 7 acres in Civil District 2, Madison County. These devises made with love and affection. T. H. Donald executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: T. H. Donald, J. R. Reid. Tim Ward died in May 1934.
373. MATTIE COLE, August 12, 1930-July 7, 1934
Formerly Mattie Cole Smith, widow, resident of Madison County, Tennessee To son Lawrence Cole household lot in Jackson; rest of estate to son J. C. Cole and he to serve as executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: Willard Parajinog, Dr. W. H. Dorsey.
Mattie Cole died May 31, 1934.
374. C. A. THOMAS, July 14, 1925-July 20, 1934
Estate to be divided among wife, Lessie M. Thomas and children Joe W. Thomas and Mary C. Thomas and wife to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: B. P. McKenzie, L. W. Conger /He died May 3, 1934./
375. Mrs. SARAH F. BRIDGES, July l3, 1929-August 6, 1934
To sister-in-law Susan Ann Bridges $500 if she outlived her. Rest of estate, equally, among children DitzlerW. Bridges, Cleophas A. Bridges, Marvin O. Bridges, Milton L. Bridges, Willey A. Bridges and Mrs. Mary Jane Bridges McClanahan. J. S. McClanahan, executor. Witnesses: J. C. Armstrong, W. H. Yelton.
376. DAVID WEISS, SR., October 13, 1924-August 10, 1934
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
Entire estate to wife, Nettie Weiss and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: W. T. Rogers, Mack Morris.
David Weiss, Sr. died July 22, 1934.
377. (Dr.) A. A. BOOTH, June 27, 1927-August 21, 1934
To daughter Hattie Booth Hall $200. Rest of estate to "present" wife Lulu Ing Booth and she to serve as executrix and W. F. Neil, as executor. Witnesses: Martin Exum, T. W. Pope.
Dr. Archibald A. Booth died August 17, 1934.
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378. C. W. HEWGLEY, January 18, 1927-September 26, 1934
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
Entire estate to wife Lena Williams Hewgley and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Seale B. Johnson, Robt. H. Spragins.
Charles Wilburn Hewgley died September 3, 1934.
379. B. M. PERSON, June 24, 1929-October 10, 1934
To sister Miss Elizabeth Person $2500. Rest of estate to sister Miss Elizabeth Person, Mrs. Emma Person Munford and Miss Elnora Person, equally. Elizabeth Person and Emma P. Munford, executrixes without making bond as such. Witnesses: W. A. Dugger, J. E. Barber.
Benjamin M. Person died September 24, 1934 (DC)
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380. STONEWALL BIRDSONG, June 15, 1929-August 21, 1934
Signed with an "x"
To Mrs. Jessie L. Birdsong entire estate, including 95 acre Birdsong homeplace. R. T. Lewis, executor. Witnesses: J. B. Fonville, L. W. Fonville.
Stonewall Birdsong died August 16, 1934.
381. W. J. GIVEN, February l, 1927-Nqvember 7, 1934
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
Entire estate to wife, DeWitt Clinton Given and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: W. T. Rogers, E. E. Goodrich.
W. J. Given died October 29, 1934.
382. T. J. WHITE, September 10, 1934-November 9, 1934
Estate divided equally among his children Mrs. Augusta White McCutchen, T. J. White, Jr., Mrs. Mary White Rochelle, Mrs. Catherine White Trolinger and Miss Rebecca White. T. J. White, Jr., executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: Roger G. Murray, J. A. McNeil.
383. Mrs. LYDE SWINK HOWARD, April 29, 1932-November 19, 1934
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
Estate divided equally among her children, Frances Howard Warford, Martha Howard Gude and Benjamin Franlin Howard. Frances Howard Warford, "administratrix" without making bond as such. Witnesses: C. H. Cashon, Mae Acree Cashon.
Mrs. Lyde Howard died October 26, 1934 (DC).
384. DANIEL E. ALEXANDER, February 20, 1930-November 26, 1934
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee, living temporarily in Memphis, Tenn. To Cathline McAlexander $500 and furniture. Rest of estate to Joseph Alexander, Margaret wife of Ernest Ives, Cathline McAlexander. I. R. Alexander, executor. Witnesses: W. T. Rogers, J. Sid Chadwick.
385-386. J. W. EASTHAM, October 23, 1934-December 4, 1934
Resident of Mercer, Tennessee
To beloved wife Bettie Eastham residential lot in Mercer, Tenn. and personalty; 36 acres in old civil District 4, Madison County and 7 shares in the Bank of Toone, Tenn. and livestock. To daughter Mrs. Ola Anderson 103 acres in Civil District 2, Madison County and 40 acres in same civil district. His 291 acre farm in Hardeman Co., Tenn. he devised to his sons, John A. Eastham (200 acres) and Frank Eastham (91 acres). To daughter Mrs. Edna Hargrove 81 acres. W. D. Pope, executor. Witnesses: Mrs. Sue Nelle Hearn, Charles L. Hancock.
J. W. Eastham died November 30, 1934 (DC).
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387. CHARLES FRED WILLIAMS, March 12, 1929-December 5, 1934
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
Entire estate to wife, Stella Ann Williams and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Lee Gurley, Clyde R. T. Stringfellow.
388. W. F. HAILEY, July 9, 1934-January 3, 1935
Estate to children of his brother-in-law L. B. Howell and children of his brother W. W. Hailey: Evie Howell Hudson, Walter Howell, Lillian Howell, Josie E. Hailey, Bobbie Pauline Hailey, William Franklin Hailey. He had established an annuity with Connecticut Mutual Life Ins. Co for his grandson, J. D. Hailey which he was to have at age 27 years; if he died proceeds to the other Howell and Hailey heirs. L. B. Howell, executor without making bond as such. Bailey Walsh, attorney, Memphis, Tenn. to assist LBH if needed. Witnesses: A. C. Blakemore, W. C. Bennett.
William Frank Hailey died December 31, 1934 (DC).
389-390. Mrs. KATE AYRES EDENTON, August 30, 1930-January 8, 1935
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To sister Sydna Ayres $1000 and various personalty; Willie Hurd $500; nephew Ebenezer Hurd $500; niece Mrs. A. Y. Mainord $500; nephew Allie Hurd $500; Mickey Ayres $1000 for her education in trust for her with Nathan Ayres; Lizzie Ayres $150. First Baptist Church, Jackson $150 and $100 for missionaries. Rest of estate to grandchildren Eliner Edenton and Bruce Edenton, including cut glass, diamonds, china. A. V. Patton was asked to be guardian for these children. She wanted her rings to be kept in the family. J. E. Edenton and Oliver Benton, executors. Witnesses: C. R. Elliott, C. F. Wilkins.
Codicil dated April 25, 1933. To sister Sydna Ayres $2800. Willie Hurd $1000. Eb Hurd $500 outright. Allie Hurd $100. Mickie Ayres furnishing. Ernest Edenton, executor without making bond as such. Wanted a plain tombstone placed at her grave. Witnesses: Emma H. Campbell, Linnie V. McCutchen.
391. RHODA MILLER, December 24, 1927-January 16, 1935
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee; signed with an "x"
To beloved sister-in-law Mrs. Ida (J. E.) Miller entire estate and to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Van Heidelberg, Jim Heidelberg.
Rhoda Miller died in August 1934.
392. Mrs. KATE S. ARCHER, October 15, 1924-recorded in Will Book H, page 320, Lauderdale Co., Tenn. as of February 8, 1932
To daughter Ruth Archer Shires her farm in Civil District 12, Lauderdale Co., Tenn.; real property in Halls, Tenn. To son E. B. Archer residential lots in Jackson, Tenn. and he to serve as executor. Witnesses: C. M. Kimbrough, K. W. Wyse.
393-394. Mrs. MARY BEARE DYKE, November 30, 1933-February 11, 1936
She owned 837 shares in preferred stock, 3348 shares common stock in Beare Ice Company in Jackson, organized in 1919, which she had inherited in the last will of W. H. Beare. At her demise this property went to R. L. Beare, Mrs. Sallie Beare Cary, Mrs. Carrie Beare Mount, Mrs. Lui Beare Walker which bequests of her husband she now confirmed. In her own right she owned 100 shares of 6% preferred stock and 900 shares in common stock in the Beare business which she directed to be divided among her husband, Thomas Dyke and nieces and nephews, Floyd Cary, William Orville Cary, Sarah Francis Cary, Robert T. Walker, Julian W. Walker, Mrs. Marie Walker
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Nelson, Mrs. Martha Walker Ryman, Daniel G. Cary, equally. Did not include her niece Hortense Beare or nephew Robert Beare, Jr., nephew Taylor Beare, nephew Nelson Beare as they had inherited stock from their father, S. T. Beare, deceased. R. L. Beare and R. L. Beare, Jr., executors who would execute bond as such for $10,000. Mrs. Perle C. McCanless one of W. H. Beare's beneficiaries had died without issue. Witnesses: George D. Barton, Manuel T. Lawrence.
Mrs. Mary Beare Dyke died in Orlando, Florida, October 31, 1934.
395. Miss MOLLIE ELIZABETH McDANIEL, March 22, 1934-February 12, 1935
"A single woman"
Executor to have a tombstone placed at her grave. To beloved mother, Mrs. Hessie McDaniel her entire estate but if she predeceased her: 166 acre farm to J. P. McDaniel; $400 to Mt. Tabor Cumberland Presbyterian Church; $100 towards upkeep of Rogers-McDaniel cemetery; W. H. Dismukes $300; Dr. Kelly Smythe $300; Mrs. Addie Lee McDaniel $250; Thomas McDaniel $250; Mrs. Mattie Yarbrough $400; Lyda May Rochelle $300; Lucas Rochelle $300. Remainder of estate to J. P. McDaniel and he to serve as executor. Witnesses: T. H. Brooks, Albert K. Penick.
Mary (Mollie) Elizabeth McDaniel died February 6, 1935 (DC).
396. ELLEN HOGSETT, January 19, 1934-February 15, 1935
"A single woman"
$250 set aside for funeral expenses of sister Susan Hogsett, inmate at Western State Hospital, “in case she should survive me." Rest of estate to Mabel widow of her deceased nephew Lynn Henderson "with whom I will make my home the rest of my life." J. J. Robinson, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: Mrs. Martha J. Bray, E. B. McAuley.
Ellen V. Hogsett died January 31, 1935.
397. G. A. HAWK, October 22, 1925-February 25, 1935
Resident of East Union near Jackson, Tennessee
Entire estate, including 38 acre farm to wife Hessie Hawk and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Travis H. Pegues, S. W. Lifsey.
G. A. Hawk died February 20, 1935.
398. I. C. GOODRICH, September 12, 1928-March 11, 1935
The farm owned by C. P. Waynick and himself and house and 2 acres he inherited from sister Mary E. Goodrich, all to be used in such a way that would benefit his grandchildren Ella Kathryn, Fannie Lee and Charles Polk Waynick, equally, the money to be allotted to these children at Christmas each year. C. P. Waynick and children to occupy the residence "as long as they desire." J. W. Goodrich, Sr. and J. Willard Goodal, executors and guardians of Waynick grandchildren. Witnesses: D. L. and J. D. Hopper.
Iranius Cicero Goodrich died March 5, 1935.
399. J. T. WELSH, September 17, 1932-March 27, 1935
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
Entire estate to wife Sarah Frances Welsh and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Charles A. Sevier, E. J. Nunn.
J. T. Welsh died in Tullahoma, Tennessee, February 1935.
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400-401. W. A. MYERS, March 8, 1932-March 22, 1935
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
Entire estate to wife, Victoria E. Myers, including residential lot, 117 Walsh Street, Jackson and at her demise 1/3 of estate devised to daughter Cornelia May Jackson, 1/3 to son Henry R. Myers and 1/3 equally to Lucile Myers, Elizabeth Myers, Edith Myers, children of deceased son John Thomas Myers. Henry R. Myers and Cornelia May Jackson, executors without making bond as such. Witnesses: W. T. Rogers, J. W. Boon, A. W. Young.
William Alexander Myers died March 20, 1935.
402. EVA WEDDLE, February 6, 1935-April 10, 1935
To first cousin, Will Weddle mantle mirror; Maude Weddle, Willie and Viola Neely, Amanda Outlaw, Anna Tyson various pieces of personalty. L. G. Murray, "administrator" without making bond as such. Witnesses: J. W. Trotter, J. W. Lane.
Eva Weddle died April 4, 1935.
403. Mrs. LOUIZ KUNZ, January 29, 1935-April 10, 1935
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
Entire estate to "my only child," Louis Kunz and he to serve as executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: J. M. Cooper, Mrs. W. C. Harris.
Augusta (Louis) Kunz died March 11, 1935 (Griffin Fun. Home record).
404. Mrs. KATE M. McCLINTOCK, January 25, 1931 – April 11. 1935
Entire estate to beloved children. James McClintock, Chatfield, Minn.; Elizabeth Godfrey wife of M. F. Godfrey Washington. D. C.; Frank McClintock, Jackson, Tennessee; Kate Elliott wife of C. R. Elliott, Jackson; Harrell McClintock, Jackson; Robert McClintock. St. Louis. Mo.; Rachel McClintock, Jackson; Fletcher McClintock, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mabel Wade wife of Lee Wade, Jackson. C. R. Elliott, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: Mrs. Ben W. Boone, Mrs. W. R. Steadman.
Kate M. McClintock died April 6, 1935 (Riverside Cemetery tombstone).
405. V. C. VANTREESE, December 5, 1923-Apri1 16, 1935
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
Entire estate to wife, Virginia T. Vantreese and she to serve as executrix without making bond such. Witnesses: W. J. Cathey, T. B. Shelton.
Valentine C. Vantreese died April 15, 1935 (DC).
406. E. D. KIRBY, November 18, 1922-April 26, 1935
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
Entire estate to wife, Hattie Ann Kirby and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: L. L. Thomas; H. C. Pearson.
Edwin D. Kirby died January 31, 1933.
407. B. A. JOHNSON, September 8, 1930-May 8, 1935
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To beloved wife Jessie Irene Johnson, for life, 20 acres and at her demise devised to son Arthur D. Johnson. To daughter Lucy May Johnson Sink 50 acres in old Civil District 2, Madison County; to daughters Rowena Virginia Johnson, Bible; Jesse Irene Johnson and Bernard Allen Johnson 135 acres in old Civil District 8, Madison County. Vacant lot in Cedar Grove subdivision near Bemis to children equally. Wife, executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: T. J. Dawson, Jeanette Prendergast.
B. A. Johnson died April 29, 1935.
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408. Mrs. JENNIE PIERCE, January 29, 1935-May 9, 1935
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To niece Mrs. Eva Kennon "lot 5, Block 17" in Memphis /no other designation given/ and 35 shares in Progressive Building and Loan Association. Rest of estate to brother John Calvin Bomar and he to serve as executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: A. E. Watson, Mrs. Delia Watson.
Mrs. Jennie Pierce died May 7, 1935.
409. H. W. and ANNE T. CHANDLER, husband and wife, January 7, 1929-May 23, 1935
To the survivor of these two, the entire estate. Witnesses: W. R. Beasley, Maida C. Beasley.
H. W. Chandler died May 4, 1935.
410. ABI JACKSON, February 21, 1935-May 15, 1935
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee; signed with an "x"
To daughters Nettie Jackson and Lessie Cochran residential lot, 473 Jackson Street, Jackson and rest of estate, equally except for $1 to son R. H. Jackson. Nettie Jackson, executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Minnie Murrell, Myrtle E. Pate.
Abi Jackson died March 7, 1935.
411. JAMES WILLIAM HILLIS, September 5, 1934-May 25, 1935
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To daughter Mrs. Leolah Allen personalty and rest of estate to grandson James Hillis Allen. M. M. Allen, son-in-law to serve as executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: L. L. Fonville, Jeanetta Prendergast.
James William Hillis died February 24, 1935.
412. W. S. HURST, November 22, 1927-June 24, 1935
Resident of Huron, Tennessee
Entire estate to wife, Era L. Hurst; no executor named. Witnesses: Loyd Smith, L. W. Wadley.
W. S. Hurst died June 6, 1933.
413. H. G. WILLIAMS, April 21, 1923-June 25, 1935
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
Entire estate to wife, Sarah E. Williams and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: G. C. Wilkerson, Oliver Benton, W. A. Hefley.
Horace G. Williams died June 21, 1935.
414. Mrs. MABEL PARKER, February 2, 1935-June 29, 1935
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
If he survived her, her husband Dalton Parker entire estate; if not to her sister Mrs. C. E. Davies $1500 in bonds and $2000 cash; remainder of estate, 75% to brother-in-law, Clarence Parker and 25% to sister-in-law, Mrs. L. T. Mays. Dalton Parker and C. E. Davies executors without making bond as such. Witnesses: Thad W. Pope, Thomas W. Patton.
415. N. P. RHODES, March 2, 1935-July 30, 1935
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To brother Will Rhodes $l; to brother Major Rhodes $l; to brother Edgar Rhodes $l; to sister Mrs. Mattie Burgess $l; to daughter Edna Bell $2000; to sister Etta Rhodes $5000 and life interest in residential lot, 404 Annapolis Ave., Sheffield, Alabama and then to heirs of N. P. Rhodes estate. Etta Rhodes, executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: D. T. Allen, Mrs. Eva Allen.
N. P. Rhodes died Corbett Co., Ala. July 31, 1935.
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416. CAROLINE McCLELLAN, June 15, 1932-August 5, 1932
Signed with an "x"
Entire estate to son Lewis McClellan "to do as he pleases with." Witnesses: J. S. Matthews, J. S. Matthews, Jr.
Caroline McClellan died July 28, 1935.
417. EMERY C. McCARTY, December 27, 1924-August 6, 1935
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
Wanted tombstone to be placed at his grave. Wife to have possession of homeplace and interest in $15,000 bonds. If she remarried then estate to children Mrs. Mary Merl McCarty Holmes and Mrs. Bertha Viola McCarty Bland or their heirs. H. R. Bland, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: Tom Lewis, M. N. Wilson.
Emery C. McCarty died July 8, 1935.
419. JOHN L. EVANS, January 30, 1926-August 6, 1935
Entire estate to wife Lucy W. Evans and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: J. G. Hicks, W. F. Daniel.
John L. Evans died July 16, 1935.
420. V. A. CATHEY, July 5, 1925-August 7, 1935
$1000 insurance policy to pay funeral expenses and rest to beloved wife Betty Cathey and she to have rest of estate, including 204 acre tract in old Civil District 11, Madison County where he resided. Wife, executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Clara King Ausban, C. G. Bond.
Vivian A. Cathey died August 2, 1935.
421. Mrs. I. N. MARKS, August 25, 1932-August 7, 1935
Entire estate to son Thomas Clark Marks and he to serve as executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: Mrs. O. J. Nance, Walter Turner Nance.
Mrs. Sue Clark (I. N.) Marks died August 5, 1935.
422. Mrs. NINA COLLINS HANEBUTH, July 8, 1925-August 14, 1935
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee; wife of Charles Hanebuth
Entire estate to beloved son Charles Collins Hanebuth. Husband Charles Hanebuth, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: W. G. Timberlake, Emily H. Brigham, T. I. Taylor.
Mrs. Nina Collins Hanebuth died June 21, 1935.
423. LUELLA GARDNER HEFLEY, January 17, 1929-September 10, 1935
Entire estate to Estella G. Hefley except $1 each to Mary Hefley Fletcher, Harvey L. Hefley, Luella Hefley Martin, William A. Hefley and Elizabeth H. Hefley. William A. Hefley, executor. No witnesses.
Luella Gardner Hefley died January 19, 1935.
424. NEAL WATSON, June 18, 1928-September 11, 1935
Entire estate to wife Belle Young Watson and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: W. A. Campbell, W. D. McKinnie.
Neal Watson died September 1, 1935.
425. A. S. RUSSELL, September 4, 1905-October 8, 1935
Entire estate to wife Annie M. Russell and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Sara T. Shelton, Emma Pauline Collins.
A. S. Russell died October 5, 1935.
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426. FANNIE B. McCUTCHEN, May 21, 1935-October 10, 1935
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
Executor J. T. McCutcheon to have tombstones placed at her grave, that of her parents, two sisters and brother in Riverside Cemetery, Jackson. No other dispositions made. Witnesses: Mrs. Louise R. May, Matilda M. Grove.
Griffin Funeral Home records reveal that Miss Fannie McCutchen died September 19, 1935.
427-428. Mrs. CHRISTIANA S. WRIGHT, April 19, 1922-November 5, 1935
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
Homeplace on Johnson Street, Jackson, evidenced by deed of her father C. T. Hogsett (1881) to her children Jennie, Tena, Noel, Charlie Wright. Daughter Kate Kirker might live there too and none pay rent and when sold proceeds divided equally among children Susie Bunton, Charlie Wright, Jennie Wright, Tena Wright, Noel Wright, Kate Kirker. To these six children her storehouse on Market /Highland Avenue/ Street, Jackson
(deeded to her in 1896 by father C. T. Hogsett). No executor named. Witnesses: Bessie Buffaloe, C. G. Bond
Codicil dated June 4, 1934. Since she executed her will her daughter Susie J. Bunton had sold her 1/6 interest in her mother's estate to her sister Noel Wright. Witnesses: J. T. McCutchen, Lyda R. McCutchen.
Mrs. C. S. Wright died October 29, 1935.
429. D. B. JAMES, November 21, 1930-November 11, 1935
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
Entire estate to beloved wife Lena Graham James and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Mrs. Myrtle Freeman, P. P. Freeman.
David Bernard James died October 26, 1935.
430. J. P. PHILLIPS, February 12, 1934-November 14, 1935
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
Wife to have life interest in estate after whose death he directed that his namesake John Henley be given $100; rest of estate divided among his daughters Mrs. W. R. Henley, Mrs. Guy C. Hall, Mrs. J. F. Hailey. Executors, brother W. R. Phillips and testator's wife and if one of them died his daughters Lou Rhea and Mrs. J. F. Hailey to so serve. Witnesses: H. E. Anderson, J. R. Gowan.
John Patterson Phillips died November 10, 1935.
431. SUSANNA HUNT, March 23, 1928-December 2, 1935
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
From sale of her real estate and personal property proceeds to go to husband J. M. Hunt and children Mabel H. Sneed, C. A. Hunt, J. B. Hunt, Frances Pirtle, H. G. Hunt. W. M. H. Sneed and J. B. Hunt, executors without making bond as such. Witnesses: J. T. Rush, J. C. Nimmo.
Susanna Hunt died November 28, 1935.
432. Mrs. JENNIE HAWLEY WHITELAW, November 20, 1933-December 6, 1935
To daughter Vivion Whitelaw her inherited interest in Hawley farm about two miles "out on the Bells highway." This property now in litigation. No executor named. Witnesses: Mary W. Murtaugh, T. D. Murtaugh.
Mrs. Jennie Hawley Whitelaw died March 21, 1935.
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433. JENNIE VANTREESE, July l, 1935-December 7, 1935
To beloved niece Mary Sue Carter personalty including china and glass ware. Varied personalty to brother W. C. Vantreese; sister Florence Baxter; sister Maud Yarbrough; nephews W. D. and J. H. Baxter, R. E. Baxter; niece Mary Ellen Durrance; great niece Sarah Catherine Baxter; great-nephew William Frank Baxter; sisters Florence Baxter and Maud Yarbrough; sister-in-law Mrs. W. C. Vantreese; sister-in-law Mrs. R. L. Vantreese; niece Oleta Baxter; niece Marie Baxter; brother-in-law S. H. Baxter; brother-in-law J. E. Yarbrough. Rest of estate to sister Lillie Vantreese and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Mrs. Lula Watkins, Bonnie Blackstock, Cecil Blackstock.
Jennie Vantreese died October 22, 1935.
434. SUSAN R. BARKER, September 17, 1934-December 11, 1935
A. T. Jones to serve as guardian for her son Prentiss. Executor, W. T. Gunter without making bond as such and to sell real estate and divide proceeds equally among her six children. Witnesses: Walter F. Gunter, Mrs. W. I. Gunter. Susan R. Barker died December 7, 1935.
435. M. T. BAKER, April 14, 1927-December 23, 1935
Resident of Madison County, Tennessee
To wife Minnie E. Baker the homeplace with implements and livestock and at her demise estate to be divided among children Elmore, Hal, Joseph, Elleine and Albert Sidney. Wife 1/3 of personalty, about $37,000 and other stock he owned; other 2/3 among five children except Hal who had been advanced $1500 for his dental education and office furniture. His wife appoint someone to look after Elleine's part "as she has a desire to give away everything she has.” Elmore and Hal Baker, executors without making bond as such. Witnesses: H. C. Ross, Mrs. R. E. Cheatham.
M. T. Baker died December 18, 1935.
436. HOWARD HYDE COOKE, September 5, 1935-January 4, 1936
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
Entire estate to beloved wife Florance Serles Cooke and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. If wife predeceased him estate willed to children Mary Anne Cooke (3/4) and Lewis Serles Cooke (1/4). Witnesses: Mrs. C. C. Howard, Miss Ruth Mason.
437. J. C. DICKINSON, December 9, 1932-January 7, 1936
To daughter Mrs. Nona Childress $1500 in payment to her for loan to him and to his son Robert Dickinson "during his illness." Rest of estate to wife Maggie E. Dickinson for life and then divided among his children
Ernest Dickinson, Hannah Curlin, Mrs. Nona Childress, Rosa King and children of deceased son John Dickinson (Evelyn, Lois, John and Virginia). Wife executrix. Witnesses: W. G. Berson, R. M. Chambliss.
J. C. Dickinson died December 25, 1936.
438. SAM F. SEWELL, JR., February 23, 1927-January 31, 1936
Entire estate to wife Fl0y McGill Sewell and she to serve as executrix without making bond as such. Witnesses: Frank Senter, Otis C. Martin, Harrell Oliver.
Sam F. Sewell, Jr. died in Memphis, Tennessee, January 12, 1936.
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439. R. H. WILLIAMS, March 18, 1929-February 8, 1936
Entire estate to Joseph Wilson Mooney and he to serve as executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: Nellie Butler, W. J. Ozier.
R. H. Williams died Hardeman County, Tennessee, January 15, 1936.
440. FLORENCE T. EDENTON, May 6, 1922-February 11, 1936
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
Her husband William H. Edenton wanted nothing left to him in her will but she left him "a sweet remembrance of love, affection and care that I always felt for him." Estate to Annie E. Rogers, Levinia E. Murphy and Henry H. Edenton, equally. Henry H. Edenton executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: Lucile C. Freear, May Buntin.
Florence T. Edenton died February 4, 1936.
441. ERNEST McREE, July 26, 1923-February 19, 1936
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To half-brother Wesley D. McRee $100; tombstone to be erected at grave of his parents. Personalty to brother J. A. McRee and sister Mary McRee Giffey as well as real estate, two town lots in Jackson. J. A. McRee
executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: M. N. Walker, Henry Williams. Ernest McRee died February 11, 1936.
442. S. E. MATTHEWS, January 28, 1933-February 29, 1936
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
Entire estate to wife Portia A. Matthews but if she predeceased him estate to daughter Ernestine Keelen and granddaughter Ame Dunbar, equally. Percy C. Freeman executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: Mrs. W. A. Taylor, W. A. Taylor.
Samuel E. Matthews died February 25, 1936.
444. JOHN W. SYKES, January 23, 1928-March 6, 1936
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
$1 each to grandchildren C. P. Coleman, Robert Coleman, Winefred Sykes, Thomas Sykes, Mat Tomlin, Elmore Tomlin, Mrs. Mary E. Maiden. Rest of estate to children Mrs. Carrie Sykes Ball, Mrs. Lizzie Sykes Callahan, John W. Sykes and Adison R. Sykes, equally. John W. Sykes, executor without making bond as such. Witnesses: Bessie Hodgson, W. C. Nance.
445. JAMES H. CONNOR, SR., January 6, 1936-March 10, 1936
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee
To Mrs. C. L. Dennison personalty including the family Bible. Rest of estate to Mrs. Ida Connor Larson, Nellie Connor Kondrupe, Will D. Connor, Robert Lee Connor, James H. Connor, Jr., Mrs. Charles H. Connor, equally. Ida C. Larson executrix without making bond as such. witnesses: Charles A. Sevier, E. J. Nunn.
James H. Connor, Sr. died in Union City, Tennessee, March 7, 1936.
446. J. J. CHRISTIE, JR., October 16, 1923-March 16, 1936
Entire estate to wife Viola Frankland Christie. No executor named. Witnesses: R. B. Gray, Hays Flowers.
John Joseph Christie, Jr. died March 6, 1936.
447. Mrs. KATE E. WILKINSON, June 27, 1934-March 18, 1936
Resident of Jackson, Tennessee; widow
To daughters Mrs. Edna A. Nichols and Mrs. Emma R. O'Connor $50; to daughter
