Settlements and Bonds, Volume O (Jul 1896 – Aug 1916) (TSLA Microfilm Roll 57)

Note: partial extract only

1 J. E. Albritton, Claud Lemaster, A. W. Brewer, J. E. Kelly, bond for liquor license; 3 Jul 1896

2 J. P. Weaks, J. G. Robertson, bond for liquor license; 3 Jul 1896

3 poor house commissioners quarterly report for Apr 1896 – Jun 1896 by J. L. Dougherty, W. H. Sikes, R. A. McElroy; 10 paupers resident

3 poor house commissioners report for Jun 1896 by R. A. McElroy, W. H. Sikes & J. L. Dougherty; paupers were Ed Allen, Frank Wofford, Martin Shadrick (blind), Susan Shadrick, Henry Sills, Rachael Melton, Gracy Scott (insane), Susan Williams (extra trouble), Alf Parmer and Mariah Gray

4 inventory of the estate of Henry Pool by A. C. Ellis, administrator; 6 Jul 1896

4 inventory of the estate of Mrs. M. A. Hays by T. B. Hays, administrator; 23 Jun 1896

6 boundary changes between school districts 3 (Rough and Ready) 42 (McGregor) and 54 (Greenbrier) by district directors; Jul 1896

6 creation of new school district, bounded by Green Tree Grove Creek, the state line, and the Indian Mound and Lafayette Road; Jul 1896

7 will of T. S. Stalls: wife Eliza Jane Stalls get everything until she dies, then the property to be divided among his children by law; son J. D. Stalls is executor; wit: G. W. McElroy, S. B. Crain; written 12 Feb 1896, proven Jul 1896 term

8 Henry Robertson, G. C. Robertson, bond for liquor license; Aug 1896

9 M. O. Hicks, G. W. McElroy Sr., G. W. McElroy Jr., R. A. Hilliard, justice of the peace bond; 7 Sep 1896

10 J. T. Reynolds, W. M. Brandon, T. W. Seay, S. C. Lewis, W. A. West, T. W. Lewis, W. W. Parminter, C. M. Horn, T. S. Norden, J. G. Sumner, J. W. Stout, county trustee’s bond; 1 Sep 1896

11 J. T. Reynolds, W. M. Brandon, T. W. Seay, S. C. Lewis, W. A. West, T. W. Lewis, W. W. Parminter, C. M. Horn, T. S. Norden, J. G. Sumner, J. W. Stout, county trustee’s bond for the collection of highway taxes; 1 Sep 1896

12 J. T. Reynolds, W. M. Brandon, T. W. Seay, S. C. Lewis, W. A. West, T. W. Lewis, W. W. Parminter, C. M. Horn, T. S. Norden, J. G. Sumner, J. W. Stout, county trustee’s bond for the collection of small offenses; 1 Sep 1896

14 poor house commissioners report for Jul 1896 by R. A. McElroy, W. H. Sikes & J. L. Dougherty; paupers were Ed Allen, Henry Sills, Frank Wofford, Rachael Melton, Marton Chadwick, Susan Shadrick, Gracy Scott, Alf Parmer, Mariah Gray and Semara Williams; buried Semara Williams

14 Aaron Acree, L. Brandon, ferry bond at Tobaccoport; 25 Aug 1896

15 final settlement with C. C. Sikes, administrator of John Sikes; 27 Aug 1896

15 final settlement with J. M. Sexton, administrator of C. Westerman; equal distributions made to Mrs. Westerman, Mrs. Stout, Mrs. Butler; 29 Aug 1896

16 J. T. Reynolds, W. M. Brandon, T. W. Seay, S. C. Lewis, W. A. West, T. W. Lewis, W. W. Parminter, C. M. Horn, T. S. Norden, J. G. Sumner, J. W. Stout, county trustee’s bond for the collection of state taxes; 1 Sep 1896

18 R. L. Lowry, H. C. Parchman, G. F. Connell, J. M. Lewis, G. W. Lowry, W. H. Trinkle, W. B. Scott, W. G. Wilson Jr., T. W. Lewis, J. D. Boone, E. D. Lewis, R. J. McFall, J. H. Buckingham, T. J. Lowry, county court clerk’s bond; 7 Sep 1896

19 poor house commissioners report for Aug 1896 by R. A. McElroy, W. H. Sikes & J. L. Dougherty; paupers were Ed Allen, Henry Sills, Frank Wofford, Rachael Melton, Martin Shadrick, Susan Shadrick, Gracy Scott, Alf Parmer and Mariah Gray

19 J. E. Atkins, J. W. Stout, S. D. Scarborough, county assessor’s bond; 7 Sep 1896

20 R. A. McElroy, J. W. Rowlett, P. P. Fitzhugh, H. Crisp, county assessor’s bond; 7 Sep 1896

20 D. R. Futrell, J. D. Rushing, R. H. Dilday, county assessor’s bond; 7 Sep 1896

21 W. M. Lewis, S. D. Lewis, I. H. Smith, county assessor’s bond; 7 Sep 1896

22 A. S. French, W. H. French, J. C. Taylor, county assessor’s bond; 7 Sep 1896

22 M. F. Bailey, T. J. Crook, L. Herndon, J. W. Stout, county assessor’s bond; 7 Sep 1896

23 S. B. Crain, S. D. Scarborough, J. W. Stout, S. C. Lewis, C. W. Phippen, T. J. Brandon, E. G. Sexton, sheriff’s bonds; 7 Sep 1896

24 Smith Crockarell, J. B. Crockarell, G. W. McElroy, J. T. Reynolds, W. W. Smith, S. D. Scarborough, constable’s bond for District 5; 7 Sep 1896

25 Smith Crockarell, J. B. Crockarell, G. W. McElroy, J. T. Reynolds, W. W. Smith, S. D. Scarborough, constable’s bond for fines and county taxes; 7 Sep 1896

26 J. J. Cook, Josiah Mathis, T. G. Askew, Willie Sills, T. J. Crook, T. M. Griffin, constable’s bond for District 8; 7 Sep 1896

26 J. J. Cook, Josiah Mathis, T. G. Askew, Willie Sills, T. J. Crook, T. M. Griffin, constable’s bond for fines and county taxes; 7 Sep 1896

27 J. W. Whitford, P. P. Fitzhugh, H. Crisp, L. C. Dillon, J. W. Stout, E. G. Sexton, constable’s bond for District 7; 7 Sep 1896

28 J. W. Whitford, P. P. Fitzhugh, H. Crisp, L. C. Dillon, J. W. Stout, E. G. Sexton, constable’s bond for fines and county taxes; 7 Sep 1896

29 M. N. Mullens, W. M. Brandon, C. W. Phippen, Joseph Ferguson, S. D. Scarborough, constable’s bond for District 6; 7 Sep 1896

29 M. N. Mullens, W. M. Brandon, C. W. Phippen, Joseph Ferguson, S. D. Scarborough, constable’s bond for fines and county taxes; 7 Sep 1896

30 W. R. Crutcher, W. G. Moore, H. H. McGee, Cris Gansner, W. E. McGee, constable’s bond for District 10; 7 Sep 1896

30 W. R. Crutcher, W. G. Moore, H. H. McGee, Cris Gansner, W. E. McGee, constable’s bond for fines and county taxes; 7 Sep 1896

31 W. D. Moore, R. J. Varner, J. W. Stout, G. W. McElroy, T. J. Brandon, constable’s bond for District 1; 7 Sep 1896

32 W. D. Moore, R. J. Varner, J. W. Stout, G. W. McElroy, T. J. Brandon, constable’s bond for fines and county taxes; 7 Sep 1896

33 B. F. Dunlap, T. J. Crook, T. J. Askew, W. M. Brandon, J. W. Rice, L. Herndon, E. G. Sexton, J. W. Stout, constable’s bond for District 9; 7 Sep 1896

33 B. F. Dunlap, T. J. Crook, T. J. Askew, W. M. Brandon, J. W. Rice, L. Herndon, E. G. Sexton, J. W. Stout, constable’s bond for fines and county taxes; 7 Sep 1896

34 W. L. Wallace, G. W. Wallace, P. C. Wallace, J. E. Atkins, W. H. Pugh, constable’s bond for District 4; 7 Sep 1896

34 W. L. Wallace, G. W. Wallace, P. C. Wallace, J. E. Atkins, W. H. Pugh, constable’s bond for fines and county taxes; 7 Sep 1896

35 H. P. Smith, T. W. Seay, R. J. Varner, W. A. West, W. W. Smith, I. H. Smith, constable’s bond for District 2; 7 Sep 1896

36 H. P. Smith, T. W. Seay, R. J. Varner, W. A. West, W. W. Smith, I. H. Smith, constable’s bond for fines and county taxes; 7 Sep 1896

37 E. R. Cherry, S. D. Scarborough, T. J. Brandon, Y. W. Cherry, constable’s bond for District 7; 7 Sep 1896

37 E. R. Cherry, S. D. Scarborough, T. J. Brandon, Y. W. Cherry, constable’s bond for fines and county taxes; 7 Sep 1896

38 J. C. Taylor, G. H. Largent, Chris Gansner, county assessor’s bond; 7 Sep 1896

39 G. H. Largent, J. C. Taylor, B. F. Dunlap, justice of the peace bond for the collection of small offenses; 7 Sep 1896

40 J. P. Bedwell, K. L. Lowry, Sam Bellar, justice of the peace bond for the collection of small offenses; 7 Sep 1896

41 J. H. Chadwick, G. H. Largent, J. W. Stout, justice of the peace bond for the collection of small offenses; 7 Sep 1896

42 S. S. Stamper, R. L. Mosley, L. T. Hewell, justice of the peace bond for the collection of small offenses; 7 Sep 1896

43 J. G. Robertson, G. W. McElroy, T. J. Brandon, justice of the peace bond for the collection of small offenses; 7 Sep 1896

44 R. C. Shaw, T. J. Brandon, Thomas Y. Cherry, justice of the peace bond for the collection of small offenses; 7 Sep 1896

45 D. D. P. Phillips, E. G. Sexton, L. Herndon, justice of the peace bond for the collection of small offenses; 7 Sep 1896

46 L. Herndon, R. P. McDougal, W. M. Barrow, justice of the peace bond for the collection of small offenses; 7 Sep 1896

47 C. E. Wright, W. F. Wright, J. W. Stout, justice of the peace bond for the collection of small offenses; 7 Sep 1896

48 W. E. McGee, T. J. Brandon, G. W. McElroy, R. L. Lowry, justice of the peace bond for the collection of small offenses; 7 Sep 1896

49 T. J. Weaver, J. T. Reynolds, G. W. McElroy, justice of the peace bond for the collection of small offenses; 7 Sep 1896

50 E. M. Miles, G. W. McElroy, B. F. Dunlap, justice of the peace bond for the collection of small offenses; 7 Sep 1896

51 J. A. Garland, R. H. Dilday, J. D. Rushing, justice of the peace bond for the collection of small offenses; 7 Sep 1896

52 T. P. Frith, T. J. Brandon, G. W. Wallace, justice of the peace bond for the collection of small offenses; 7 Sep 1896

53 G. W. McElroy Sr., R. A. Hilliard, G. W. McElroy Jr., B. A. Rumfelt, justice of the peace bond for the collection of small offenses; 7 Sep 1896

54 J. L. Coleman, Ike G. Waggoner, T. J. Brandon, justice of the peace bond for the collection of small offenses; 7 Sep 1896

55 J. T. Reynolds, W. M. Brandon, T. W. Seay, S. C. Lewis, W. A. West, T. W. Lewis, W. W. Parminter, C. M. Horn, T. S. Norden, J. G. Sumner, J. W. Stout, county trustee’s bond for the collection of school tax; 7 Sep 1896

56 R. L. Lowry, H. C. Parchman, T. W. Lewis, E. D. Lewis, R. J. McFall, J. H. Buckingham, T. J. Lowry, G. W. Lowry, J. D. Boone, J. M. Lewis, G. F. Connell, W. H. Trinkle, W. B. Scott, W. G. Wilson Jr., county court clerk’s bond for monies received; 7 Sep 1896

57 R. L. Lowry, G. F. Connell, J. M. Lewis, G. W. Lowry, W. H. Trinkle, W. B. Scott, W. G. Wilson Jr., T. W. Lewis, J. D. Boone, E. D. Lewis, R. J. McFall, H. C. Parchman, J. H. Buckingham, T. J. Lowry, county court clerk’s bond for discharging the duties of office; 7 Sep 1896

58 R. L. Lowry, G. F. Connell, J. M. Lewis, G. W. Lowry, W. H. Trinkle, W. B. Scott, W. G. Wilson Jr., T. W. Lewis, J. D. Boone, E. D. Lewis, R. J. McFall, H. C. Parchman, J. H. Buckingham, T. J. Lowry, county court clerk’s bond as special commissioner or receiver; 7 Sep 1896

59 D. R. Emery, G. W. McElroy, J. W. Stout, justice of the peace bond for the collection of small offenses; 14 Sep 1896

60 John T. Parchman, T. W. Lewis, J. H. Webb, county assessor’s bond; 3 Sep 1896

61 A. B. Parker, T. S. Norden, L. T. Hewell, county assessor’s bond; 15 Sep 1896

61 oath of G. W. McElroy as Deputy County Court Clerk; 7 Sep 1896

62 homestead and dower of S. F. Dunbar, widow of Samuel Dunbar, on Bull Pasture Creek; 29 Aug 1896

63 year’s allowance for Malissa Mann, widow of W. T. Mann; 10 Sep 1896

63 partial settlement with E. G. Sexton, administrator of P. G. Sexton; 29 Sep 1896

64 George Gray, J. W. Stout, B. H. Boswell, T. J. Brandon, J. C. Fowler, constable’s bond for District 11; 26 Sep 1896

65 G. W. Clinard, P. D. Skinner, T. J. Weaver, W. A. Bryant, R. J. Varner, W. M. Brandon, constable’s bond for District 3; 18 Sep 1896

66 Sam Bellar, power of attorney to R. L. Lowry to sign his name on J. P. Bedwell’s bond as justice of the peace; 4 Sep 1896

67 W. A. West, power of attorney to S. C. Lewis to sign his name on H. P. Smith’s bond as constable for District 2; 1 Sep 1896

67 T. W. Lewis Sr., power of attorney to T. J. Brandon to sign his name on R. L. Lowry’s bonds as County Court Clerk; 29 Aug 1896

68 J. D. Boone, power of attorney to T. J. Brandon to sign his name on R. L. Lowry’s bonds as County Court Clerk; 29 Aug 1896

69 W. B. Scott and W. G. Wilson Jr., power of attorney to sign their names on R. L. Lowry’s bonds as County Court Clerk; 3 Sep 1896

70 W. A. West, power of attorney to T. J. Brandon to sign his name on J. T. Reynolds’ bonds as County Trustee; 18 Aug 1896

71 T. W. Lewis, power of attorney to T. J. Brandon to sign his name on J. T. Reynolds’ bonds as County Trustee; 18 Aug 1896

71 W. W. Parminter, power of attorney to T. J. Brandon to sign his name on J. T. Reynolds’ bonds as County Trustee; 24 Aug 1896

72 poor house commissioners annual report for Oct 1895 through Sep 1896 by commissioners J. L. Dougherty, R. A. McElroy, W. H. Sikes; report states that there were 17 paupers, 4 deaths and 4 discharges, leaving 9 residents on hand; 1 Oct 1896

73 C. W. Phippen, W. M. Brandon, bond for liquor license; 1 Oct 1896

74 J. E. Allbritten, G. W. McElroy, bond for liquor license; 1 Oct 1896

75 J. P. Weaks, J. B. Walter, bond for liquor license; 5 Oct 1896

76 revenue commissioners report for the quarter ending 30 Sep 1896, by commissioners Charles Coppedge, J. M. Allen, J. C. Steger; 2 Oct 1896

78 County Court Chairman’s report for the quarter ending 30 Sep 1896, by J. G. Robertson, Chairman; 1 Oct 1896

79 A. G. Halliday, G. W. McElroy, T. J. Brandon, justice of the peace bond for the collection of small offenses; 5 Oct 1896

79 poor house commissioners report for the quarter ending 1 Oct 1896, by commissioners J. L. Dougherty, R. A. McElroy, W. H. Sikes; 1 Oct 1896

80 J. M. Taylor, S. D. Scarborough, L. Herndon, H. A. Caussey, county assessor’s bond; 5 Oct 1896

80 poor house commissioners report for Sep 1896 by R. A. McElroy, W. H. Sikes & J. L. Dougherty; paupers were Ed Allen, Henry Sills, Frank Wofford, Martin Shadrick, Susan Shadrick, Rachael Melton, Gracy Scott, Moriah Gray and Alf Parmer

81 continuation of Chairman’s quarterly report from page 78

83 inventory and sale of the estate of Mrs. Margaret Scarborough, by administrator J. M. Scarborough; buyers were J. M. Scarborough, J. E. Scarborough, S. R. Scarborough, Will Scarborough, Maggie Marlow, J. T. Marlow; 11 Oct 1896

86 continuation of Chairman’s quarterly report from page 82

87 P. P. Fitzhugh, G. W. McElroy, T. J. Brandon, J. C. Steger, poor house overseer’s bond; 14 Oct 1896

87 J. L. Swainright, Frank Tishel, A. C. Futrell, ferry bond on Tennessee River at Pine Bluff; 2 Nov 1896

88 W. H. Pugh, S. J. Bumpus, T. J. Brandon, notary public bond; 4 Nov 1896

88 C. E. Braswell, C. S. Hamlin, Frank Tishel, ferry bond on Tennessee River at Pine Bluff; 11 Nov 1896

89 inventory and sale of the estate of Mrs. Josephine Brandon by T. J. Brandon, administrator; buyers included W. J. Gillmon, John Parrish, J. W. Gibson, John Wall, I. B. Sexton, John Austin, J. B. Crockarell Jr., J. H. Smith, Arthur Gibson, M. M. Wallace, M. J. Boyett, W. C. Carney, John Heflin, George Elliott, S. J. Bumpus, Abe Heflin, Wiley Horn, T. T. Hicks, C. A. Wall, Ellis Brandon, C. R. Merideth, Tom Doughty, Smith Sexton, Ed Atkins, Bud Banister, J. M. Whitehurst, W. M. Pace, Thomas Chandler, Sam Stalls, Duke Austin, Jim Cherry, Neil Crockarell, J. S. Coleman; 7 Nov 1896

94 J. I. Tippit, J. W. Stout, J. T. Reynolds, justice of the peace bond for the collection of small offenses; 13 Nov 1896

95 settlement of the estate of Joseph Tippit by administrator J. I. Tippit; payments to N. C. McGregor, Mrs. Horn, J. L Tippit & Goldie Tippit; 13 Nov 1896

95 poor house commissioners report for Oct 1896 by R. A. McElroy, W. H. Sikes & J. L. Dougherty; paupers were Ed Allen, Henry Sills, Martin Shadrick, Frank Wofford, Susan Shadrick, Rachael Melton, Gracy Scott, Mariah Gray and Alf Parmer

96 H. A. Armstead, T. W. Lewis, T. J. Brandon, justice of the peace bond for the collection of small offenses; 24 Nov 1896

97 inventory of notes and accounts of the estate of R. Biggs by administrator W. H. Biggs; 24 Nov 1896

99 inventory of the estate of Mrs. D. C. Bibb by B. L. Bibb, administrator; 1 Dec 1896

100 poor house commissioners report for Nov 1896 by R. A. McElroy, W. H. Sikes & J. L. Dougherty; paupers were Ed Allen, Frank Wofford, Henry Sills, Rachael Melton, Willie Mohon, Martin Shadrick, Susan Shadrick, Gracy Scott, Alf Parmer, Mariah Gray, Sallie Gridcomb, Allar Vickers and Elizabeth May

101 inventory and sale of the estate of Mrs. Sallie Parker by administrator J. H. Townsend; buyers were Sallie Townsend, C. Markins, J. H. Townsend, W. F. Parker, R. E. Parker, John Townsend, Charley Parker, J. B. Parker, W. F. Parker; 4 Dec 1896

102 J. I. Tippit, A. M. Tippit, J. W. Stout, T. J. Brandon, bond as trustee of L. S. Tippit’s trust deed; 8 Dec 1896

103 inventory and sale of the estate of Mrs. M. A. Shemwell by administrator M. M. Weaks; buyers were Al Donnell, Tom Wyatt, Mrs. Weaks, W. M. Wyatt, J. R. McWhirter, J. S. Pulley, Dan McKaskill; 14 Dec 1896

104 W. H. Trinkle, S. B. Crain, R. L. Lowry, B. L. Thompson, tax assessor’s bond; 15 Dec 1896

105 J. W. Robertson, R. A. Knott, T. H. Ezell, tax assessor’s bond; 18 Dec 1896

106 J. E. Allbritten, J. P. Weaks, T. T. Senseney, bond for liquor license; 1 Jan 1897

107 C. W. Phippen, G. W. McElroy, bond for liquor license; 1 Jan 1897

108 J. R. Evans, G. W. McElroy, bond for liquor license; 1 Jan 1897

109 poor house commissioners quarterly report for the quarter ending 1 Jan 1897: 12 paupers on hand, 2 are blind, 3 admitted; Ed Allen died 6 Dec 1896

109 poor house commissioners report for Dec 1896 by R. A. McElroy, W. H. Sikes & J. L. Dougherty; paupers were Ed Allen (6 days and dead), Frank Wofford, Henry Sills, Elizabeth May, Sallie Gidcomb, Gracy Scott (insane), Susan Shadrick, Martin Shadrick (blind), Alar Vickers, Willie Mohorn, Alf Parmer, Mariah Gray

110 poor house commissioners report for Jan 1897 by R. A. McElroy, W. H. Sikes & J. L. Dougherty; paupers were Henry Sills, Frank Wofford, Martin Shadrick (blind), Susan Shadrick, Rachel Melton, Elizabeth May, Alar Vickers, Sallie Gidcomb, Willie Mohorn, Alf Parmer, Mariah Gray, Ader Merden

110 final settlement of S. B. Crain, administrator de bonis non of P. G. Sexton; 26 Jan 1897

111 W. A. Downs, R. J. Varner, Allen Mullens, W. H. Dortch, ferry bond for the Cross Creek ferry on Cumberland River; 30 Jan 1897

111 J. C. Carney, J. B. Walter, S. D. Scarborough, J. R. Evans, ferry bond for the upper ferry at Dover; 1 Feb 1897

112 inventory of the assets of the estate of Mrs. Virginia Banister by administratrix Sallie B. Caroland; 25 Feb 1897

112 poor house commissioners report for Feb 1897 by R. A. McElroy, W. H. Sikes & J. L. Dougherty; paupers were Frank Wofford, Rachel Melton, Elizabeth May, Martha Watson, Mariah Gray, Willie Mohorn, Sallar Vickers (blind), Susan Shadrick, Martin Shadrick (blind), L. F. Parmer, Ada Medarr, Shan Payne, Millie Melton (12 days), Brucey Melton (12 days), Mildred Dority (child), Henry Sills (5 days)

113 N. N. Brandon, oath as Deputy Sheriff; 27 Feb 1897

113 W. H. Thomas, oath as Deputy Sheriff; 11 Mar 1897

114 years’ provisions for the widow and children of Robert Wilson, District 2, by commissioners D. M. Lewis, W. T. Vaughn, C. C. Abner; 4 Feb 1897

114 inventory of the estate of Robert Wilson by administrator T. W. Seay; 1 Mar 1897

115 partial settlement by J. W. Ford, administrator of Lucy Ford; distributions to Maggie Webbs, Sallie Slaughter, Susan Sumers, S. P. Fords, J. W. Fords; heirs Bettie Parchment and Nannie Luellen refused their shares, stating that they were entitled to more; 8 Mar 1897

116 will of Thomas G. Barnett: son William J. Barnett and dau. Virginia Caroline Gilbert are both married and well-off enough to receive nothing; balance of estate goes to son Jessie J. Barnett, who is named executor; wit: J. T. Reynolds, R. L. Horn; written 1 May 1885, proven March term 1897

117 inventory of the estate of Mrs. Ella Durrwachter by administrator Alex Bagwell; 15 Mar 1897

117 settlement with Mrs. Nellie Carney, administratrix and widow of Lott Carney; 26 Mar 1897

118 inventory and sale of W. T. Mann by administrator Alex Bagwell; buyers were M. M. Tucker, G. R. Owen, W. P. Wyatt, Ross Boyd, R. J. Varner, William Walker, S. A. Smith, W. D. Moore, H. B. Howell; 11 Mar 1897

119 will of W. C. Scarborough: D. R. Emery is named sole heir; written 18 Sep 1895, probate in Minute Book 3, page 24, in April 1897

120 C. W. Phippen, J. G. Robertson, bond for liquor license; 1 Apr 1897

121 J. R. Evans, T. J. Brandon, bond for liquor license; 1 Apr 1897

122 J. P. Weaks, Charles Bruton, bond for liquor license; 6 Apr 1897

123 poor house commissioners report for Mar 1897 by R. A. McElroy, W. H. Sikes & J. L. Dougherty; paupers were Frank Wofford, Martin Shadrick (blind), Susan Shadrick, Mariah Green, Martha Watson, Elizabeth May, Millie Melton, Bruce Melton, Star Vickers (blind), Rachel Melton, Ada Medows, Alf Parmer, Shan Payne, Mariah Gray, Willie Mohorn, Mildred Dority (child)

123 poor house commissioners report for the quarter ending 1 Apr 1897: 17 paupers

124 will of G. A. Ross; siblings Jessie L. Ross, Samuel F. Ross, Miss C. C. Ross, Miss M. A. Ross, H. S. Ross; deceased sister Lavenia Cherry (wife of Emmit Cherry); wit: J. T. Knott, G. W. Wallace; written 12 Mar 1897, proven Apr 1897

125 sale of H. J. Wilson by Alex Bagwell; buyers were J. M. Thweatt, A. K. Morrow, W. H. Wilson; 12 Apr 1897

125 inventory and sale of J. M. Hogan by Mantha W. Hogan; buyers were H. P. Smith, Doctor Hogan, Mrs. J. M. Hogan; 23 Apr 1897

126 years’ provisions for the widow of D. M. Jones by commissioners G. W. McElroy, J. M. Allen, W. H. Sikes; 26 Apr 1897

126 poor house commissioners report for Apr 1897 by R. A. McElroy, W. H. Sikes & J. L. Dougherty; paupers were Frank Wofford, Martin Shadrick (blind), Susan Shadrick, Mariah Green, Rachel Melton, Elizabeth May, Martha Watson, Alar Vickers (blind), Millie Melton & child, Brince Melton, Mariah Gray, Ader Medows, Shan Payne, Alf Parmer, I. W. Clark

127 inventory of the estate of W. C. Scarborough by administrator D. R. Emery; 30 Apr 1897

128 John H. Lowry, J. W. Stout, T. J. Brandon, justice of the peace bond for the collection of small offenses; 17 May 1897

129 B. H. Boswell, R. E. Martin, T. J. Brandon, justice of the peace bond for the collection of small offenses; 17 May 1897

130 W. A. West, H. A. Armstead, constable bond for District 1; 2 Apr 1897

131 W. G. Moore, W. G. Wofford, T. J. Brandon, county surveyor’s bond; 11 May 1897

132 inventory and sale of J. Taylor Travis by William H. Travis, administrator; buyers included E. T. Bogard, W. H. Travis, Mrs. Mary Travis, Frank Foster; 24 May 1897

133 B. H. Free, power of attorney to S. C. Lewis to sign his name to the bond of Alex Bagwell as public guardian and public administrator for the county; 2 Jun 1897

134 inventory of the estate of D. M. Jones by administrator Robert Crutcher

135 final settlement with T. G. Askew, guardian for Bettie Surratt; 14 Jun 1897

135 inventory of James Landrum by administrator J. W. Robertson; 20 Jul 1897

136 sale of the estate of T. B. Ellis by administrator Ira L. Ellis; buyers were Louis Ellis, Alpha Ellis, Dock Durrin, John McCain, Joe Ellis, Jim Shrader; 23 Jun 1897

137 J. R. Evans, C. W. Phippen, bond for liquor license; 2 Jul 1897

138 J. R. Evans, C. W. Phippen, bond for tippling house; 2 Jul 1897

139 C. W. Phippen, T. J. Brandon, S. A. Phippen, bond for liquor license; 2 Jul 1897

140 C. W. Phippen, T. J. Brandon, S. A. Phippen, bond for tippling house; 2 Jul 1897

141 John P. Weaks, J. G. Robertson, bond for liquor license; 2 Jul 1897

142 John P. Weaks, J. G. Robertson, bond for tippling house; 2 Jul 1897

143 Rice Williams, power of attorney to J. H. Weaks to sign his name to the guardian bond of Mrs. Mary Gatlin for her children, minor heirs of Dave Gatlin; 5 Jul 1897

144 oath of J. H. Baylor as superintendent of public instruction; 7 Jul 1897

144 oath of T. T. Senseney as Deputy Sheriff; 16 Aug 1897

145 final settlement with J. W. Ford, administrator of Lucy Ford; 26 Aug 1897

146 J. T. Hall, power of attorney to J. W. Stout to sign his name to the bond of Alex Bagwell as public administrator and public guardian for the county; 31 Aug 1897

146 W. A. West, power of attorney to J. W. Stout to sign his name to the bond of Alex Bagwell as public administrator and public guardian for the county; 2 Sep 1897

147 T. W. Lewis, power of attorney to J. W. Stout to sign his name to the bond of Alex Bagwell as public administrator and public guardian for the county; 3 Sep 1897

148 partial settlement with Robert Crutcher, administrator of D. M. Jones; 4 Apr 1897

149 J. T. Reynolds, W. M. Brandon, S. C. Lewis, T. J. Brandon, trustee’s bond for the collection of state taxes; 24 Sep 1897

151 J. T. Reynolds, W. M. Brandon, S. C. Lewis, trustee’s bond for the collection of jail tax; 24 Sep 1897

152 inventory of the estate of J. W. McClanahan by administrator G. H. McClanahan; 30 Oct 1897

153 inventory of the notes and accounts of J. B. Parchment by administrator L. C. Dillon; 1 Nov 1897

155 settlement with D. D. P. Phillips, executor of L. W. Moreland; 21 Oct 1897

156 P. P. Fitzhugh, T. J. Brandon, S. C. Lewis, poor house overseer’s bond; 30 Oct 1897

157 E. T. Peek, J. W. Stout, T. J. Brandon, notary public bond; 3 Nov 1897

157 C. N. Keatts, S. C. Lewis, D. D. P. Phillips, notary public bond; 21 Oct 1897

158 settlement of T. W. Seay, administrator of Robert Wilson; 24 Nov 1897

158 R. L. Bailey, L. Herndon, T. J. Brandon, notary public bond; 3 Jan 1898

159 W. W. Patterson, J. P. Bedwell, B. E. Neblett, J. H. Buckingham, M. M. Caldwell, J. S. Patterson, notary public bond; 5 Jan 1898

159 Sandy Joiner, T. J. Weaver, S. S. Stamper, notary public bond; 3 Jan 1898

160 inventory of the estate of John Stewart by administratrix A. C. Stewart; 14 Dec 1897

160 final settlement with R. H. Dilday, administrator of Alice Vinson; 13 Dec 1897

161 final settlement with R. H. Dilday, administrator of Daniel Vinson; 13 Dec 1897

162 G. W. Bufford, H. A. Causey, W. S. Clark, S. D. Scarborough, T. J. Brandon, J. H. Boswell, county coroner’s bond; 24 Jan 1898

162 years’ provisions for Alpha Futrell, widow of J. C. Futrell, by commissioners J. A. Garland, R. H. Dilday, A. J. Rushing; 23 Oct 1897

163 years’ provisions for Ada Varner, widow of J. H. Varner, by commissioners H. A. Armstead, J. W. Reynolds, T. W. Lewis

163 years’ provisions for Lizzie Keel, widow of J. S. Keel, by commissioners B. F. Dunlap, G. A. Miles, W. F. Williams

164 inventory and sale of the estate of John C. Futrell by administrator D. R. Futrell; buyers were Ed Williams, S. N. Knight, R. H. Dilday, Asa Futrell, R. L. Futrell, W. J. Bennett, S. W. Barrow, P. W. Barrow, Alpha Futrell, J. N. Futrell, A. J. Rushing, J. S. Futrell, Thomas Barrow, W. T. Rushing, M. C. Vinson, T. G. Askew, A. C. Futrell, R. H. Cook, J. F. May, M. Knight, J. R. Clark, W. N. Mathis, J. S. Barrow, J. J. Cook, Jim Barrow, R. M. Miller, Joe Mathis, Henry Heath, A. J. Murphy, W. T. Allen, Lee Hester, Bill Cherry, John Wimberly, C. C. Parker, G. W. Cherry, Harland Spiceland, Harlan Askew, Cyrus Barrow, J. P. Rushing, A. G. King; 11 Jan 1898

166 partial settlement with J. W. Whitford, executor of Willis Whitford; distributions to Mrs. M. J. McElroy, D. E. Whitford, R. C. Geurin, Tennessee Rowlett, T. W. Whitford, Susie Fitzhugh, W. H. Whitford, M. A. Fitzhugh; 19 Jan 1898

167 final report of J. C. Keel, administrator of J. S. Keel; 3 Feb 1898

167 inventory of the estate of Henry Blane by administrator J. S. Wilson; 1 Apr 1898

168 will of James Y. Fitzhugh: executor H. M. Fitzhugh to sell all property and give the proceeds to son Patrick Grice Fitzhugh; wit: Dr. John O. Smith, F. E. Grice; written 8 Feb 1898

168 inventory of James Y. Fitzhugh by executor H. M. Fitzhugh; 19 Mar 1898

169 Newman Brandon, L. Brandon, W. M. Brandon, notary public bond; 11 Dec 1897

169 J. W. Downs, W. A. Downs, Joseph Ferguson, William Sawyer, ferry bond at Cross Creek; 8 Apr 1898

170 inventory of the estate of A. C. Stavely by administrator J. J. Stavely; 19 Feb 1898

170 inventory and sale of Reubin C. Ross by Alex Bagwell, public administrator; buyers were George Ross, C. J. Ross, E. G. Hogan, Thesdis Wallace; 27 Mar 1898

171 inventory of the estate of P. G. Sexton by administrator Alex Bagwell; 26 Mar 1898

172 partial settlement with M. R. Andrews, administrator of W. D. Stavely; 25 Mar 1898

173 will of J. H. Hobing: wife Eliza Hobing gets everything, for the use of her and their children; wife Eliza is executrix; wit: S. D. Scarborough, S. M. Cherry Jr.; written 24 Aug 1897

174 oath of Charles Bruton as deputy County Court Clerk; 1 Apr 1898

175 James H. Settle, S. C. Lewis, T. J. Brandon, assessor’s bond for District 11; 11 Apr 1898

175 J. C. Melton, T. J. Brandon, J. G. Reynolds. assessor’s bond for District 5; Apr 1898

177 G. W. McElroy, J. W. Stout, J. H. Weaks, bond for G. F. Steel’s trust deed; 17 May 1898

178 inventory of the property of G. F. Steel entrusted to G. W. McElroy; 16 May 1898

197 report of the assets of Rosha C. Lee, Samuel C. Lee and Susan E. Lee, minor heirs of Samuel C. Lee, by guardian Alex Bagwell; includes a 100-acre farm in District 5; 9 May 1898

197 report of the assets of Eugenia Jones, Perry Jones and Joel Jones, minor heirs of D. M. Jones, by guardian Alex Bagwell; includes a 100-acre farm in District 7 and a store house and lot in Dover; 9 May 1898

198 additional inventory of William Varner by R. J. Varner; 9 May 1898

221 will of Thomas Brown: all property goes to George Washington Mooreland and Thomas Jefferson Mooreland, sons of E. G. W. Mooreland (who is named executor); wit: T. W. Seay, C. N. Keatts; written 19 Aug 1896

231 will of William M. Bruton: wife B. R. Bruton, son W. P. Bruton; executor is I. W. Folks; wit: I. W. Folks, G. E. Folks; written 14 Mar 1883, proven 12 Jan 1899

242 will of W. C. Bradford: wants a fence to be put around the graveyard, and a tombstone at the head of the graves of himself and his wife G. A. Bradford, who receives the balance of the estate; executors are W. C. Bradford Jr. and S. E. Bradford; written 27 Oct 1897; codicil on 1 Jun 1898 states that Sydney Bradford should pay for a portion of the lot he was given to build on; wit: F. W. Patterson, Frankie Patterson; proven 24 Feb 1899

249 settlement with Mantha Hogan, administrator of J. M. Hogan; 3 Jun 1899

284 inventory of Mrs. N. M. Frith by T. J. Frith, administrator; died 19 Mar 1900, inv. 4 Apr 1900

318 settlement with B. L. Bibb, administrator of Mrs. D. C. Bibb; equal shares of $27.99 each to J. W. Bibb, Mrs. Mary Ross, M. V. Gillum, Etna Foster, Eliza Richards, Dora Tucker heirs for Calvin Bibb (receive $13.94), B. L. Bibb; 14 Feb 1901

333 inventory of Rice Williams by T. J. Brandon; 1 Jun 1901

346 settlement with S. D. Frith, administrator of Mrs. N. M. Frith; shares to Maley Clark, Lula Frith, W. E. Frith, J. M. Frith, J. L. Frith, S. T. Frith, S. D. Frith, Rhoda Frith, Sidney Frith; 13 Aug 1901

357 inventory of P. N. Ross by G. L. Pace; 24 Feb 1902

360 inventory of Sallie Free, deceased by son and executor E. M. Free; 3 Mar 1902

361 settlement with T. J. Brandon, administrator of Rice Williams; 5 Mar 1902

settlement with E. M. Free, administrator of Sallie Free; 3 Mar 1902

368 inventory of E. T. Bogard by T. S. Norden; 12 Aug 1902

399 settlement with T. S. Norden, administrator of E. T. Bogard; only heirs are Ed R. Bogard and Mrs. M. A. Norden; 30 Mar 1904

416 settlement with G. L. Pace, administrator of P. N. Ross; payments of $1395.90 each to J. C. Ross and Lovie E. Pace; 1 Aug 1904

433 settlement with W. H. Ezell, administrator of T. Y. Cherry; 15 May 1906

446 settlement with A. M. Morgan, administrator of H. E. Legate; 16 Dec 1907

451 settlement with Marie O. Wallace, administrator of R. A. Wallace; 18 Jan 1909

460 settlement with J. G. Robertson, administrator of Mrs. M. S. Ross; shares to Bettie McElroy, Sue Rodgers, Julia Boswell, Daisy Mullican, A. B. Ross, W. B. Ross, J. S. Ross; 22 Feb 1910

473 settlement with J. I. Tippit, administrator of Mrs. Nancy Bagwell; 20 Jul 1910

476 settlement with I. W. Cherry, administrator of Mrs. Martha Cherry; shares to J. E. Moore, guardian to Fred Moore, H. L. Cherry, W. L. Vaughn, guardian to Leonard Vaughn, Virgie Vaughn, Effie Cherry, I. W. Cherry; 2 Aug 1910

491 settlement with J. I. Tippit, public administrator of B. H. Free; heirs: G. D. Free, N. M. Free, Mrs. Susan Glisson, J. H. Free (1/8 share), Drury Varner, Cullom Smith (guardian to Lizzie Varner, Floyd Varner, Lillian Varner and Johnnie Varner, children of James Varner) (1/16 share), Willie Free, Inez Free Tippit, Clay Free, Sadie Free (1/32 share), Goldie Hargrove, Eva Hargrove, Mary Hargrove, Violet Hargrove (1/16 share), Claude Johnson, James Johnson, Effie Johnson, Eva Johnson Edwards (1/32 share); 7 Oct 1910

515 settlement with Dover Bank & Trust, guardian to Calvin Legate (turned 21 on 10 Aug 1913); 13 Aug 1913

521 settlement with R. B. George, administrator of George Deep; 19 Jan 1914

543 settlement with J. F. Wallace, administrator of John R. Wallace; 14 Oct 1916