RABOURN (RABURN, RAYBORN), JOSEPH

Will exec. 2 May 1858, proven Aug 1858 to wife Frances; to sons John, Charley, Octavus, Allen, and Wiley (to live with wife); to sons Jefferson, Henry, William; to dau. Eliza. Exec: A.J. Hill. Wit: John J. Dixon, John M. Monds, and James H. Dixon.

26 Oct 1858. Invt. of sale by Exec.

17 Feb 1859. Sett. by same Exec. who has resigned and John Jack is Adm. with Will annexed.

7 Mar 1859. Petition to sell land: A.J. Hill, Exec. VS Charles, Octavius, Willowby, and John Raiborn; the first three defendants are minors.

31 May 1859. Sett. by E.P. Bloom; paid for two coffins.

29 Jan 1861. Final sett. by John Jack, Adm.

 

RAINEY (RAYNEY), JOHN, JR.

3 Dec 1838. John Rainey, Sr., app. Adm.

Jan 1839. Sale and pro rata sett. by Adm.; Wm. Rayney is one debtor.

 

RANDAL, GEORGE W.

6 Oct 1845. Coroner paid for holding inquest over body.

 

REAGAN, JAMES H.

1 Jan 1866. Mira A. Reagan app. Adminx.

5 Feb 1866. Invt. and sale by Adminx.

21 Feb 1866. Comm. James Willson, James Forrest, and J.F. Lane lay off year's provisions for widow and family.

4 Nov 1875. Sett. by Adminx.; equal payments to W.B.L., M. A., and Jas. A. Reagan, and Julia and Jas. R. Love.

 

RECTOR, DANIEL

3 Apr 1837. Sarah Rector app. Adminx. and Gdn. to Sena Mary Rebecca and Emma Rector, minor children.

Jun Court 1837. Invt. by Adminx.; lists land in S.C., house and lot in Ala., and house and lot in Athens, Tenn.

 

RECTOR, MAXIMILLIAN

9 Dec 1850 to 6 Dec 1852. Invt. and Sale, Add. Invt., and Sett. by Elijah Cate, Adm.; rec’d a pension fund.

 

REDMOND

1 Feb 1869. E.C. Redmond app. Gdn. of her own minor child, Mary H. Redmond.

 

REED, JEREMIAH

4 Sep 1834. Comm. Tidence Lane, Henry Matlock, Jesse H. Benton, set apart year's support for widow and family of small children.

no date. Sale by Larkin Taylor, Adm. ; Fanny Reed is a buyer.

Dec 1836. Sett. by Adm.

 

READER

7 Sep 1829. Franklin Reader, minor orphan over 14 and under 21, chooses Michael Whetsell as Gdn.

 

REEDER, JOHN F.

Will exec. 23 Dec 1847; all estate to mother Rachel Kinder;  $1 to "each & every of my legal kin that may see proper to call on my Executors for the same". Execs: kinsman Stephen K. Reeder and friend James F. Bradford. Wit: Wm. Lowry, John King.

6 Jan 1848. Will proven.

 

REEDER, STEPHEN K.

Will exec. 24 Sep 1852; to wife Mary McKim Reeder; to all children when they come of age. Testator acknowledges his signature before witnesses John D. Alexander and Saml. F. Gettys on 8 Jan 1862.

5 Sep 1864. M.A. Helm app. Adm. with Will annexed.

30 Sep 1864. Invt., list of accts., and notes by Adm.; Invt. includes 1 cork leg; rent of store from 1 Jul 1864; cash in Confederate Scrip and bonds in hands of Thos. A. Cleage in Ga.; salt and sacks in hands of D.A. Wilkins, Va. Salt Works near Abingdon, Va.; Adm. could not classify notes and debts because so many of debtors were absent from County in either Army or whereabouts not definitely known.

26 Sep 1864. Comm. John J. Helm, Wm. H. Ballew, and R.C. Jackson set apart year's support for widow Mary M. and family.

7 Nov 1864. Mrs. Mary M. Reeder, widow, enters her dissent to the Will.

25 May 1865. Acct. of sales made by Jas. Turner, Auctioneer by order of Adms. 15 Mar 1865.

20 Apr 1867. Mary M. Reeder, Gdn. of John M., Stephen, and William M. Reeder, minor heirs. Stephen K. Reeder died 5 Jul 1864.

 

REESER, FREDERICK

Will exec. 27 Apr 1827; to wife Margaret and children; "raising a family"; "those that have married"; land in Rhea Co., Tenn., near Bridwell's. Execs: wife and John Reecer "whom I constitute my son". Wit: John H. Porter, Benjamin Wasson, Jackson. Signed by mark .

3 Mar 1828. Will proven .

 

REID, CLARISSA

6 Feb 1860. Wm. C. Adare app. Adm.

5 Mar 1860. Invt. by Adm.

 

REID, WILLIAM A.

7 Jan 1862. Mrs. Loretta Reid app. Adm.

 

RENOW (REANOW), ANNY

6 Sep 1847. Heil Buttram, James Hicks, and John Foster, Sr., app. Comm. to lay off year's support for minor heirs; James w. Christian app. Gdn.

 

REYNOLDS

1 Dec 1828. Henry and Ann Reynolds, minor orphans over 14, choose Henry Reynolds as Gdn.

 

REYNOLDS, GEORGE

Will exec. 1 Apr 1868; to wife Susan; to sons Wm. L., Michael C., and the heirs of son James M., dec'd; to daus. Exec: eldest son Wm. L. Wit : H.C. Reynolds, J.H. Crockett.

7 Sep 1868. R.J. Patty app. Adm.; Will proven and son Wm. L. declines to serve as Exec.

23 Nov 1874. Sett. by Adm.

1 May 1877. George Reynolds died leaving widow Susan who died about 1875 and the following eight children: Wm. L.; Michael C.; James H. dec'd; Lucy wife of A.J. Hill of Murray Co., Ga.; Ernaline wife of Wm. Lee of Monroe Co.; Letta Paulina, dec'd wife of R.J. Patty; Nancy Avaline wife of O.W. Patty of Little River Co., Ark.; Hannah, dec'd wife of N.H. Cansellor, dec'd at Rolla, Mo. The children of son James H., dec'd, are S.H., Susan wife of Richard Wilson, Robert, and Jackson, last three being minors. The children of dau. Hannah Cansellor, dec'd, are Mary Susan wife of Joseph L. Stewart, Martha E. wife of Samuel Bowles, and Millie Cansellor, all of Rolla, Phelps Co., Mo., and James H.  Cansellor of Maries Co., Mo. The children of dau. Letta Paulina Patty, dec'd, are Geraldine wife of Thos. P. Duggan, Lucy wife of Geo. W. Carson of Monroe Co., Susan T. wife of D.C. Duggan, W.H. Patty, and James R. Patty, a minor of Texas.

 

REYNOLS, GREEN L.

11 Dec 1846. Comm. Wm. Newman, John Thompson, and John K. Jackson set apart year's support for widow Tabitha and family.

1 Mar 1847 to 28 Aug 1852, Invt. and settlements by James Chesnutt and H.C. Reynolds, Adms,; receipts

for equal amounts from Mary, Tabitha, H.C., and Wm. H. Reynolds.

 

REYNOLDS, HENRY

10 Dec 1834. Comm. Urial Johnson, John Morris, and Jackson set apart year's support for Mary Reynolds.

2 Jun 1835. Invt. by David Cantrell and Wm. Grant.

Apr 1837. Invt. by same as Adms.; cash received of John Neal and John McDow both of Ala.

5 Aug 1839. Sett. by Adms.; paid to Wm. Donalson Gdn. for Ann Reynolds heir of Wm. Reynolds, dec'd; paid Henry Reynolds heir of Wm. Reynolds, dec'd, money due from Henry Reynolds, dec'd; paid to Mary and Saml. McSpadden heirs of sd. Dec'd cash received in Ala.

25 Feb 1840. Sett. by David Cantrell, Wm. Grant, and Mary McSpadden, Adms.

 

REYNOLDS, ISHAM

5 Sep 1870. James S. Russell and Wm. J. Reynolds app. Adms.; Comm. app. to lay off dower to widow.

3 Oct 1870. Plat of the land assigned as dower to widow Nancy.

29 Oct 1872. Final sett. by Adms.; seven receipts for equal amounts from W.J. Reynolds for Mary J. Rice, T.J., John M., D.D. 9 Wm. J., and J.H. Reynolds, and E.A. and A.T. Blair.

loose paper in book: Donalton, Hunt Co., Texas, 17 Oct 1875; receipt from Orville Rice' Gdn. of Margaret, Montie, and Robert Rice, heirs of Mary J. Rice, dec'd.

 

REYNOLDS, JOHN

5 Feb 1866. Montreville Reyholds app. Adm.

20 Mar 1866. Comm. Uriel Johnston, Raleigh Chesnutt, and E. L. Miller, Surveyor, set apart dower in land for "Margaret Reynolds former widow of John Reynolds deceased".

4 Feb 1867. Montraville Reynolds, Adm. VS Wm. H., Manerva J., Robert H., and Susan Clarinda Reynolds, all minors. J.M. King app. Gdn. ad litem.

 

REYNOLDS, TABITHA

Will exec. 29 Jan 1852, proven 1 Mar 1852; Tabitha, widow of Green L. Reynolds; to second dau. Lucy Jane; to dau. Polly; to youngest son Samuel; all children to have balance after bequests paid. Exec: eldest son Hugh C. Reynolds. Wit: Jas. and Raleigh Chesnutt. Signed by mark.

7 Jun 1852. Invt. of sale.

21 Mar 1854. Sett. ; paid heirs Lucy J. and Mary M. Reynolds.

 

RHEA (RAY), HIRAM

2 Nov 1846. Invt. by John Cunningham, Adm.

7 Dec 1846. Acct. of sales by Adm.; Harris Ray is a buyer.

6 Sep 1848. Sett. by Adm.; "cash balance of his pay due from US for services under Capt. J.D. Lowry in Mexico"; "cash on hand at the time dec'd left for Mexico".

27 Feb 1849. Sett. by C.W. Rice, Gdn. to J.R., Martha E., Sarah E., and Susan Rice received of A. Haley.

 

RICE

27 Feb 1849. Sett. by C. W. Rice, Gdn. to J. R., Martha E., Sarah E., and Susan L. Rice; received of A. Haley.

 

RICE, ALBERT G.

4 Nov 1850. Comm. Wilson Chapman, R.M. Newman, and Saml. Wilson set apart year's support for widow Margaret W., and family.

3 Feb 1851. Invt. of notes due and acct. of sale held 17 Oct 1850 and Add. Invt. by James Forrest

and John Scruggs, Adms.

filed 15 Apr 1851. Albert G. Rice died leaving widow Margaret W. and minor children Orville, Albert, Robert, and an infant not named.

 

RICE, HENRY

22 Jul 1865. Invt. and sale and sett. by C.L. Rice, Adm.

3 Jul 1865. Invt. filed in lieu of one previously made which was destroyed.

4 Mar 1867. Henry Rice died 10 (12) Oct 1862 leaving widow Margaret (who was without issue) and children by former wife: Charles Lafayette, Henry M., Martha E., and Laura K., the last two being minors over 14, his only children.

 

RICE, ISAAC

2 Dec 1823. Martha Rice app. Gdn. for Charles W., Henry, Elizabeth, Miller F., and Lucinda Rice, minor heirs; James S. Rice app. Gdn. of Tandy and Isaac Rice minor heirs in the settlement of dower for Martha Rice; Martha Rice Gdn., James S. Rice, Gdn., Rubin Walker and wife Susannah all acknowledge that they have been notified that John Rice and James S. Rice would apply for distributive share of real estate.

1 Mar 1824. Report of Comm. app. to divide real estate among heirs: to widow Martha Rice; to Henry Matlock Rice and Miller F. Rice (land in Roane Co. on N. side Tenn. River); to James S., Lucinda, and Isaac Rice, and Reuben Walker (land in Roane Co. on S. side Tenn. River); to Elizabeth, Chas. W., John, Wm. L., and Tandy Rice (land in McMinn Co.)

no date. Invt. of sale by Irby Holt and Wm. Lowry, Adms.

31 May 1828. Comm. James F. Bradford, Benjamin Isbell, and Elijah Hurst make sett. with Adms.

26 Oct 1838. Report by Martha Rice, Gdn.; interest due from Sep 1823 to Oct 1838 ; vouchers to heirs Wm . H. Ballew, Chas. W., Elizabeth, Miller F., and Henry Rice.

4 Jul 1837. Final sett. by Wm. Lowry, one of Adms. with Comm. John B. Jackson, Elijah Hurst, and John McGaughy; listed are Eavan, John, Isaac, Charles W., Henry, Tandy S., and Martha Rice.

26 Oct 1839. Add. report by Gdn.

no date. Sett. by Gdn . ; receipts from heirs Wm . L. Rice, Allen Haley; receipt from heir Miller F. Rice "filed heretofore but he being a minor at the time it is herewith filed again".

 

RICE, JAMES S.

7 Mar 1825. John Rice app. Adm.

no date. Sett. by Adm.; in 1823 or 1824 he became Adm. and filed Invt. of sale, but it can not be found; said J.S. Rice was indebted to estate of Isaac Rice; receipts in full from Tandy S. and Isaac Rice, Henry Matlock; Adm. has fully satisfied the debts and also the heirs of said estate.

 

RICE, JOHN

5 Feb 1838. Jesse Rice app. Adm.

Feb 1839. Supp. return, by Adm.

3 Feb 1840. Sett. by Adm.; paid Wm. Ziegler for his wife Lockey.

4 Feb 1841. Sett. by Adm.; receipts from Wm. and Locky Ziegler, formerly Lecky Rice, widow of John Rice, dec’d; Calloway H. Raper and Lancaster Randolph are heirs; the claim of Jesse Rice, Adm. in sd. estate.

12 Feb 1842. Sett. by Adm.

 

RICE, JOHN

4 Sep 1854. C.W. Rice app. Adm.

2 Oct 1854. Henry Rice app. joint Adm.

1 Jan 1855; F 57, 9 Mar 1857. Invt. of notes and Sett. by Adms.

4 May 1859. Sett. by Jesse Co Rice, Gdn. of James S. Rice.

15 Feb 1861 and 279, filed 4 Jan 1858. The ten children of John Rice, dec'd, are Isaac R. of Calif.; Wm. J. of Ala.; Letha F. Rice who died without issue; Jesse C.; John; Henry, Jr.; Nancy wife of Thos. A. Owens of Ark.; Sarah wife of George Gardner of Calif.; Charles W., Jr., of Ga. and later of Ark.; and James S. who died a minor.

 

RICE, LEATHA (LETHE)

7 Jan 1856. Jesse C. Rice app. Adm.

4 May 1859. Sett. by Adm.

4 May 1859. Sett. by Adm.; equal amounts paid to heirs Isaac R., John, Chas. W., Henry, Jr., Wm . J., and Jesse C. Rice, and George G. Gardener and wife Sarah T .

4 Jul 1859. Heirs of Letha Rice and also heirs of James S. Rice are C.W., Jr., J. C., I. R., John, and H. Rice, Jr., G.G. and Sarah T. Gardener, N.P. and Thos. A. Owens.

 

RICE, MARTHA

3 Dec 1850. Invt. by H. and C. W. Rice, Adms.

6 Dec 1852. Add. Invt. by Adms.

7 Nov 1854. Loose paper in book and not registered in book. Sett. by Henry Rice, one of Adms.

23 Jun 18580 Sett. by same Adm.; amount received from C. Matlock's estate; vouchers for presents to grandchildren; receipts from C.W., M. F., Wm. L., and Henry Rice, Allen Haley, and Wm. H. Ballew.

 

RICE, TANDY S.

4 May 1863. W.L. Rice app. Adm.; Jas. Wilson, Jas. H. Magill, and John F. Sherman app. Comm. to lay off year's support for widow and family.

30 Dec 1861. Tandy S. Rice dies during lawsuit and his adult children are William of Roane Co., Martha, Nancy, James H., and Lucinda. James H. is a nonresident of Tenn.

6 May 1863. Indiana P. Rice VS Tandy s. Rice. Petition for divorce. Plaintiff dismisses suit and death of defendant is suggested and proven.

 

RICHARDS, ADAM

3 Dec 1832. Aquilla Leatherwood and Spencer Tillison app. Comm. to lay off year's support for widow Jane; Mary Rama app. Adminx.

7 Mar 1836. James Long, Thos. Marston, and James Chesnut app. Comm. to settle with Mary Raimy, Adminx.

30 Apr 1836. Above Comm. settle with Mary Rainy (Rany) Adminx.

 

RICHARDS, GABRIEL

The Will of Gabriel Richards is not on file in McMinn Co. A copy is found in Roane Co., Tenn., Minute Book Q. 5 Jun 1826. Will proven by John W. and James M. Barnett; Richards died 4 Apr 1826; Will contained clause freeing slaves James and Hannah, who present their petition and are freed as

James and Hannah Richards.

no date. Invt. by Richard and Asa Richards, Execs.

3 Jun 1829. John and Mildred Paine VS the Execs.; John Paine and wife Mildred formerly Richards, heir, suggest to Court that Gabriel Richards at time of making purported Will was not of sound mind; Jury to decide issue; process issued to Asa, Richard, Durrett, George, William, and Gabriel Richards, Wm. Everett and wife Nancy late Richards, Lewis Brock and wife Polly late Richards Rhoda Harvy, and Charles F. Wall, heirs.

1 Mar 1830. Invt. by Richard Richards, Exec.; receipt from Nancy Richards for total funds. ~

8 Jun 1830. Jury finds that "Gabriel Richards devised as in and by the written paper in the Scire facias specified, purporting to be the last Will and testament".

 

RICHARDS, RICHARD

l Sep 1834; 155(2), no date; 261, no date. Invt., Invt. of notes, and Sett. by Daniel Richards and John W. Blevins, Adms.

no date. Sett. by Adms.; money spent for Daniel Richards, Heir, D.R., G., Samuel, and Elenore Richards.

4 Dec 1834. Daniel Richards app. Gdn. for John, Elijah, Edward, Samuel, Daniel, Elenor, Elizabeth, and Susannah Richards, minor heirs.

5 Dec 1834. Elijah L. Richards bound as apprentice to Richard Kelly and John V. Richards bound to Benjamin Ragsdale.

10 Oct 1838. Report by Daniel Richard as one of Adms. and as Gdn.; expenses "coming & going to this city" and in margin "White Ct. Sparta".

19 Jan 1842. Report by same; boarding and schooling Daniel son of Richard Richards; received from estate of John Vance, dec'd.

11 Apr 1849. Sett. by same for years 1843-1848; received & cash of John Vance dec'd willed to said heirs $50.

 

RICHARDSON, JAMES

7 Mar 1825. James Bowers and Harriette Richardson app. Adms.; James Cowan, Sr., George Colville, and Jonathan Couch app. Comm. to lay off year's support for widow Harriette.

 

RICHARDSON, WILLIAM

3 Feb 1840. David Richardson of Campbell Co. app. Adm.;

Feb and Mar 1840. Inv. by Adm.

 

RIDDLE, BENJAMIN

Will exec. 24 Jul 1~22; wife Francis to live on land until youngest child Benjamin comes of age; to children Benjamin, Lewis, Dolly, Abraham, and James B. Execs: Wm. Hawkins, John and Harman

Riddle. Wit: Jesse H. Vermillion, Daniel Newman, James Hawkins. Signed by mark.

2 Dec 1822. Invt. taken 23 Nov 1822 by John Riddle and Wm. Hawkins, Execs.

6 Dec 1831. Daniel Newman VS Wm. Hawkins and John Riddle, Execs. Defendants not to be found, have removed out of this State and ceased to perform duties of Execs.; Frances Riddle, widow, and John Miller app. Adms.

7 Mar 1832. Deed proven; Lewis Riddle for his 1/6 undivided part.

7 Sep 1832. Deed of Trust from Wm. of undivided estate, the s6are of his wife

5 Dec 1833. Wm. Rudd app. Gdn. for Riddle, under 14; Abraham Riddle, over 14, Smith as Gdn.

S. Ragan for his share Mary, formerly Riddle. James and Benjamin chooses Nathaniel Smith as Gdn.

6 Dec 1833. Gilbert Crews, Legatee, and Wm. Rudd, Gdn., petition Court to sell slaves.

5 Nov 1840. Sett. by John Miller, Gdn. to James and Benjamin Riddle.

Jan 1841. Report, 10 Nov 1840; James B. Riddle reports that he received from John Miller, Gdn., all of his part of his father's estate.

15 May 1843. Sett. by Gdn.; receipt from Benjamin Riddle for all of his claim.

 

RIDDLE, MILES

3 Oct 1870. E.S. Shipley app. Gdn. of minor heirs.

 

RIDDLE, SAMUEL T.

6 Aug 1866. A.J. Kyker app. Adm.

3 Sep 1866. Invt. and sale by Adm.; buyers include Mary A. and John Riddle and Madison McMullin.

4 Feb 1867. Petition to sell land; Complainants and Defendants are the only distributees; John Riddle, Enoch West and wife Elizabeth, John Inman and wife Sarah C., Jackson C. Dake (Drake) and wife Rhoda VS Martha Dixon, John S. and James W. Dake (Drake), Thomas Dixon, Sarah C. widow of Samuel T. Riddle, Jr., dec'd, Martha and Thomas Moody, James C. and John W. Riddle, Hettie A., Elender, William P. (T.), Mary R., Rhoda E. (C.), and James S. Dixon, Elizabeth Dake (Drake), Phillip M. and Sarah C.

Riddle, Jr., Phillip M., Peter, and Hiel Dake, Samuel S. Dixon, James S. and Rhoda Riddle.

30 Sep 1868. Sett. by Adm.; payments of $15.80 each to John Riddle, James Riddle, Enoch and Elizabeth West, Martha Dixon, John and Sarah Inman, Jack and R. Dake; payments of $2.63 each to James W. and Samuel Dake; balance of $32.04 to be turned over to Gdn. when appointed.

 

RIGGINS, JANE

6 Sep 1858. Wm. G. Horton app. Adm..

4 Nov 1858. Sett. by Adm.; paid to Jane Autery for attendance during Mrs. Jane Riggins last illness and funeral expenses.

 

RIGGS, ELLIS M.

l Feb 1841. Amanda J. Riggs and Jackson Smith app. Adms.

l Feb and 25 Feb 1841. Invt. and Sale of personal property.

15 Feb 1841. Comm. Thomas W. Marston, John Neill, and Jesse R. Blackburn set apart year's support for wife and family, five in number. ·

23 Feb 1846. Settlements by Amanda J. Riggs, Adminx.

2 Mar 1847. Sett. by Jackson Smith, Gdn. to minor heirs who are also heirs of Samuel Riggs; land in Hawkins and Jefferson Counties; minor heirs are Samuel L. and Jackson Smith Riggs; Gdn. has employed Absalem Kyle, T.A.R. Nelson, and R.J. McKinny to file Bill in Chancery in Hawkins Co;

2 May 1848. Sett. by same Gdn.; support of said children and their mother.

1 Sep 1851. Sett. by same Gdn.; Mrs. Amanda Jane Riggs is the widow.

6 Jun 1853. Report by Wm. D. Smith, Gdn.; paid expenses in prosecuting suit in Chancery Court at Rogersville, Tenn., instituted by former Gdn.

no date; F 63, 1 Jan 1857; 191, 6 Sep 1858. Sett. by O.P. Hall, Gdn.

 

RIVERS, WILLIAM

5 Jun 1865. John M. Wright app. Adm.

14 Jul 1865. Invt. by Adm.; only asset is note dated 15 Apr 1858 on Crepein Miolane.

24 Aug 1865. Wm. Rivers died in May 1865. His wife was Susannah and her son-in-law was John Higdon of Polk Co.

11 Sep 1868. Sett. by Adm.; payments of unequal amounts to Jacob and Robert Rivers.

 

ROBERTS, EDMUND WATTS

Will exec. 10 Nov 1863; land on North and South of Spring Creek; to wife Mary who was a "widow with children when I married her and I had children also"; to dau. Elizabeth H. Newton; to sons Henry M., Edmund, and Christopher T. Roberts; to granddau. Mary E. Newton; to granddau. Texanna, one purple cream pitcher. Execs: sons Henry M. and Edmund. Wit: John F. Sharp, Boyd Porter, and N.B. McNabb.

3 Oct 1864. Will proven.

 

ROBERTS, GEORGE (Colored)

Will exec. 7 Jan 1845; to wife Sarah $15; balance to sons James and Daniel but they must care for mother during her lifetime; "son James who is a slave for life purchased by me from John Roberts. refer to register's book. Book C, page 356 should be set free said James was born the slave of Elizabeth Roberts and became by the division of said estate the property of John Roberts one of the sons of Elizabeth Roberts"; "my said son James being now about 26. Exec: Benjamin Roberts. Wit: Henry M. and Edmund Roberts. Signed by mark.

7 Apr 1845. Will proven.

23 Apr 1847; 496, 6 Jan 1848. Invt., Sale, and Sett. by Exec.

 

ROBERTS, H. F.

6 Dec 1847. Listed as "Dead" in Tax Delinquents for 1847.

 

ROBERTS, JAMES M.

28 Jun 1856. Invt. of sale by Thomas Roberts, Adm.; buyers include D.W., H.M., Thos. M., and Ed Roberts.

2 Oct 1858. Pro rata sett. by Adm.; estate insolvent.

 

ROBESON (ROBISON), ALEXANDER C.

2 Jan 1843. Comm. app. to lay off year's support to widow Catharine.

6 Feb 1843. Inv t. of sale by John McDonald, Adm.

no date. Report of Comm. Henry Rice, Elliott Peck, and Wm. Grubb.

23 Dec 1844. Sett. by Adm.

3 Mar 1845. Report by Adm. who is also Gdn. of James M., Calvin, and A.C. Robeson, minor heirs.

25 Jan 1845. Heirs R.W. Hamilton, W.W. Haymes, James H. Hamilton, Jane Eaton, and Wm. Robeson sign agreement with Adm.

30 Jan 1845. Sett. by Adm. Gdn.

23 Feb 1846. Sett. by Gdn.; receipt from James M. for his share.

23 Feb 1847. Sett. by Gdn.; tuition paid for Calvin in Decatur.

3 Jan 1848. Sett. by Gdn.; receipt for balance from Robt. W. Hamilton, present Gdn.

26 Jan 1851. Sett. by Calvin C. Robison, Gdn. of Alexander C. Robison.

5 Jul 1851. Final sett. by same Gdn.; heir A. C. Robison paid in full.

 

ROBESON, CATHERINE

3 Aug 1846. Wm. W. Haymes app. Adm.

7 Sep 1846 to 7 Dec 1846. Sales and Sett. by Adm.

15 Sep 1848. Sett. by Adm.; receipts from heirs James H. Hamilton and wife, Jane M. Gibbs, Rebecca Hamilton, Wm. W. Haymes, and wife, and Calvin C., William, Alex. C., and James M. Robison, all receiving equal amounts.

 

ROBESON, ELIZABETH

1 Jan 1844. Court pays for coffin for pauper.

 

ROBESON (ROBERSON, ROBBISON, ROBISON, ROBERTSON), THOMAS

8 Aug 1845. Comm. Robt. Gregory, Elisha Bryant, and William Terry lay off year's support for widow Eleanor and family.

19 Aug 1847. Invt., Sale, and Sett. by John Grubb and Eleanor Robeson, Adms.

19 Aug 1848. Sett. by Adm.; paid Samuel Wilson, Gdn. to E, Wm. S. and T.F. Robison, minors.

1 Sep 1849. Sett. by Gdn.

6 Oct 1849. Sett. by Adm.; paid heirs John S. and Mary Raper, John and Nancy A. Grubb, John C., N. S., and widow Eleanor Robbison.

1 Sep 1851. Sett. by Gdn. paid Thos. Robison, one of heirs.

1 Sep 1852. Sett. by Gdn.

1 Sep 1853. Sett. by John J. Middleton for Saml. Wilson Gdn.; amount due heirs Wm. S. and Franklin Robeson.

20 Jan 1854. Sett. by same; receipt from Elisha Bryant,  present Gdn. for Franklin T. Robeson.

3 Mar 1856 . Sett. by Gdn.; paid Thos. F. Robertson in full.

 

ROBINETT (ROBBINET), MICHAEL

Will exec. 26 Apr 1849 to wife Margaret; “for purpose of raising my children"; to children A., Hugh B., William G., and Mary and James McNabb. Signed Michael

1 Oct 1849. Will proven.

 

ROBINETT, WILLIAM G.

filed 13 Apr 1869. Wm. G. Robinett died 23 Apr 1866, unmarried, leaving bros. and sisters: Mary C. Guffey; John F. of Ill.; H.B., dec'd, whose wife is Celia of Mo., and whose children are Wm. A. and James A., both minors.

 

ROBISON, WILLIAM

CR5 412, 7 Feb 1848. John L. Bridges app. Gdn. to minor heirs.

9 Jun 1849. Report by Gdn. of James and Nancy E. Robison paid for articles furnished to Mary E.; receipt from A. Henderson who has married Jane.

no date. Sett. by Gdn.; rec'd money from Pension Agent at Knoxville and back pay from Dept. at Washington.

no date. Sett. by Gdn.; balance paid to Alexander Henderson present Gdn. who has been app. by County Court of Polk Co.

 

ROGERS

6 Mar 1837. Elizabeth Eliza Rogers, minor over 14, chooses as Gdn. her mother Sarah Rogers.

4 May 1840. Power of Atty. from Sarah Rogers, Gdn. to Elizabeth Eliza Rogers acknowledged.

 

ROGERS, W. H.

6 May 1863. O.P. Hall VS W.H. Rogers Appeal. Plaintiff suggests death of defendant.

 

 

ROLEN, ELIJAH

4 Jul 1870. Marked 11dec'd" in list of, Tax Delinquents for 1869.

 

ROLIN (ROWLAND), WILLIAM

7 and 11 Apr 1856. Court appropriated $1050 to arrest and bring to trial a negro boy named Jack who is charged with having murdered William Rolin of McMinn Co.

10 Apr 1856. Jury of inquest finds that William Rowland was i murdered by persons unknown at his store house on 29 Feb 1856.

 

ROMACK, MADISON

8 Sep 1835. James Romack app. Adm.

 

ROMINES, FANNY

6 Mar 1848. Lewis R. Hurst app. Adm.

3 Apr 1848. Coroner paid for holding inquest over the body.

9 Apr 1849. Invt. and Sale, and Final sett. by Adm.; George W. Mayo, Clk., makes pro rata sett. between

creditors; note of deceased payable to Wm. Romines and filed by Wm. F. Keith is the only claim.

2 Aug 1869. G.W. Ross app. Gdn. of David L., Wm. W., James E., J.M . , Charles B., Mary W., and Lizzie B. Ross, his own minor heirs.

 

RUCKER, A.J.

2 Oct 1848. James E. Rucker app. Adm.

13 Sep 1849. Invt. and Sett. by Adm.; money due from U. S. for services as soldier in Mexican War.

 

RUCKER, JAMES, SR.

6 Nov 1837. Wm. Rucker app. Adm.

Dec 1837. Invt. by Adm.; land lying on Mouse Creek.

no date, Comm. Robert Renfro, Wm. Bryan, and Boyd Porter set apart year's support for widow Mary (Sarah).

9 Jan 1840. Invt. of sale and Sett, by Adm.

l Feb 1842. Sett. by Adm,; receipts for equal amounts from heirs: widow Mary Rucker, Jesse, J.E., John, and Mordecai Rucker, James Gresham, Matilda Witt, James A. Bates, and Margaret Rucker Adminx. of son Wilford Rucker, dec'd.

 

RUCKER, MORDECAI (MORDICA)

5 Nov 1855. James R. Witt and H.H. Burk app. Adrns.

no date. Comm. Boyd Porter, Allen Dennis, and H.M. Roberts set apart year's support for widow Miram and family.

3 Dec 1855. Mrs. Miram Rucker app. Gdn. for Joseph C. and Miram M. Rucker, minors.

3 Har 1856. Invt. and Sale by Adms.

4 Feb 1856. Comm. M.D. Anderson, J.W- Howard, and J.C. Barbb, O.C. surveyor, assign dower in land to widow Gemima.

4 May 1857 to 30 Jan 1862. Add. Invt. by Adm,, Sett.by Gdn., and Sett. by H.M. Roberts, successor to Gdn.

27 Feb 1858. Sett. by Wm. Burk, Gdn. or Wm. A. Rucker, minor.

6 Jul 1863. app. Gdn. H.M. Roberts resigns and Mrs. Miram Rucker is

9 Jul 1865. Sett. by Miram Rucker, Gdn.

filed 8 Jul 1857. Mordecai Rucker died before Sep 1855 leaving widow Miriam and children: Silas N., Rachel wife of Hamilton Wasson of Mo., Sarah C. wife of Hilton H. Burke, Nancy wife of Levi Swinrord of Smith Co., Tex., in 1854, Mary M. wife of Pleasant B. Bryon of Smith Co., Tex., in 1854, James C. of

Smith Co., Tex., in 1854, William A., Joseph C., and Miriam M., minors John E. a minor, unmarried, who died one week after father died, Wilford a minor who died about a week before rather died. One statement says that the Swinfords are of Williamson Co., Ill. Ervine Rucker is bro. of Mordecai, dec'd.

 

RUDD, HERROD

Will exec. 9 Aug 1828; to wife Sarah; to dau. Mary G.; to youngest son Thomas; to eldest son Joseph; to second son John; to third son William to dau. Franky Kindrick and the children she had by her deceased husband Robert Kindrick; to grandchildren Sandy, Nancy, Franky, Parker, Sally, and Bryson Hood.

Execs: son William and Moses Stout. Wit: Martin Senter and Jacob Hoss. Signed by mark.

CR2 383, 7 Sep 1829. Will proven.

CR4 195 1 2 Jun 1~34. Wm. Rudd, Exec, allowed pay.

2 Jun 1845. Invt. of sale held 19 Apr 1845 by Wm. Rudd, Exec.

Oct 1847. Sett. by Exec.; receipts in full from heirs Joseph, Mina J., John, and William Rudd, Johns. O'Neal for R. Kendrick's heirs, Wm. Cowden, Parker Hood, Alex. Hood, Jas. N. Haden, and Solomon Kelly.

 

RUDD, JOHN

4 Apr 1859. Herrod Rudd app. Adm.

30 Mar 1861. Sale and sett. by Adm.

5 Nov 1866. Comm. app. to lay off dower for widow Jane.

 

RUDD, SARAH

5 May 1845. John Rudd app. Adm.

2 Jun 1845. Acct. of sale by Adm.; buyers include Joseph, Wm., Herrod, John, Nealy, and Parker Rudd.

24 Nov 1846. Sett. by Adm.; "To paid as security of Sarah Rudd on a judgment that John Parshall obtained against Sarah Rudd, Mena Rudd, and myself"

 

RUDD, THOMAS

7 Dec 1840. Wm. and Joseph Rudd app. Adms.

Jan 1841. Invt. of sale by Adms.; note on Joseph H. Rudd; one gray mare not sold by consent of heirs and was left with the mother of Thomas Rudd, dec'd, for her use till her death; buyers include Isaiah, John, Meeney, Elizabeth, Joseph, and Wm. Rudd.

15 Dec 1842. Sett. by Wm. Rudd, Adm.; “Meeny Rudd Hier Note lifted.”

 

RUDD, WILLIAM

5 Jun 1865. Herod H. Rudd app. Adm.

 

RUSSELL, JOHN A.

10 Nov 1862. Jas. S. Russell app. Adm.

4 Jul 1864. Invt. sold by Adm.; invt. consists mainly of books; buyers include T.J., G. T., James, W.T., and Elizabeth Russell.

1 May 1866. Acct. of sale and Sett. by Adm.

 

RUTHERFORD (REATHERFORD) CALVIN M.

9 Oct 1858. Comm. A.D. Briant, I. S. Garrison, and C. L. Owens set apart year's provisions for widow Kissah and family.

9 Oct 1860. Invt. of sale, and Sett. by Henderson Carter, Adm.

 

RUTHERFORD, JAMES

No date. Invt. and sale by A. Winkle and G. P. Owen, Adms.  

14 Dec 1849. Comm. J.H. Reagan, Phillip Fry, and N.C. Hood set apart year’s support for widow Nancy and family.

3 Dec 1851. Sett. by A. Winkle, one of Adms.; paid David Whiteside on probate of a lost note sent from Va.

16 Dec 1852. Sett. by same Adm.

 

SEFFELL, JOHN

filed 15 Apr 1879. John Saffell died before 1854 leaving widow Clementine A. and children: Richard M. and Samuel, both died unmarried minors, Sarah J. wife of W. C. Holland of Dallas Co., Texas, and Elizabeth c. wife of J.C. M. Bogle of Blount Co. both daus. were minors in 1854.

 

ST. JOHN, ARTHUR

6 Apr 1868. A.H. Crow app. Adm. of Arthur St. John, late of the State of Missouri, dec'd, who had goods, chattels, papers, etc., in McMinn Co.

4 May 1872. Sett. by Adm.; vouchers of $618.55 each to Henry and John St. John, Mary C. Davis, and Susannah Sanders, and $661.00 to R.O. and W.H. Bridges.

19 May 1874. Sett. by Joseph Neil, Adm. of A.H. Crow who was Adm. of A. St. John; four receipts for $61.25 each from John and Henry St. John, Mary E. Davis, and Susannah P. Sanders; receipt for $18.81 from W.H. and Rebecca O. Bridges.

 

SAINT JOHN, NATHANIEL

Will exec. 4 Dec 1841; to wife Sarah, all land and property during her lifetime "by her giving to her daughter Catharine Saint John two beads & furniture"; at wife's death Catharine Saint John and Morgan Miller to have $114 to make them equal with James Matterson Saint John. Wit: Joseph Browder, James Barnett.

4 Sep 1848. Will proven by Joseph Browder; John L. Newman makes oath that the handwriting of witness James M. Barnett, who had died since signing, is genuine; Mrs. Sarah St. John app. Adminx.

no date. Invt. by Adminx.

 

SIMPSON, SAMUEL

6 Apr 1846. H. H. Rider paid for making coffin for pauper.

 

SANDERS (SAUNDERS), CLEMUEL (CLEMENT)

3 Oct 1848. John M. Cantrell app. Adm.

6 Nov 1848. Benjamin Marr, Robert Braden, and Jonathan Floyd app. Comm. to lay off year's support for widow.

Invt. and acct. of sale by Adm.

2 Feb 1852. Sett. by John Jack, Adm., successor to John M. Cantrell; creditors take pro rata settlement.

filed 25 May 1855. Clement Sanders died leaving widow Margaret and children: Ellen wife of James M. Hicks, Catherine wife of James J. Rayburn, Mary Jane Brock, Elizabeth wife of Calvin Kirby, Wm. T., Arden, John, Nancy J., Margaret, and Martha.

filed 25 May 1861. Clem Saunders died intestate in McMinn Co., 27 Jul 1848, leaving widow Margaret and ten children, the youngest of whom is Martha Jane, who has come of age in the pasthree years.

 

SANDERS, WILLIAM

7 Mar 1827. Robt. Renfroe paid for holding inquest over body.

 

SCITES, ABRAHAM

6 Mar 1826. Margaret Scites app. Adminx.; Abner Lee, Wm. L. Taylor, and Isaac Carlock app. Comm. to lay off year's support for widow Margaret.

 

SCRUGGS, JOHN

filed 15 Apr 1851, and reinstated Nov 1867. Scruggs and Forrest, Adms. of Albert G. Rice, dec'd VS

Widow and Heirs. Nov Term 1867 the death of John Scruggs is suggested.

 

SEAY

1 Dec 1856. Slaves decreed by Supreme Court to be property of children of Jane R. Seay. In 1852, the mother of said slaves was sold by the husband of Jane R. Seay to Wm. F. Jackson of Roane Co., Tenn. The children of Jane R. Seay are as follows: Laurena Frances wife of Galen B. Gideon, Elizabeth Jane wife of Thos. S. Kitchen, Silas B. Seay, Hulda A. Lemons, Littleton P. Seay, Barthena E. Seay, Hesekiah R. Seay who died 18 Sep 1852 a minor, unmarried, and Bennette F. Seay, dec'd, whose children are Silas B., Jr., Littleton P., Jr., and Wm. Seay.

 

 

SELLERS, JAMES

5 Mar 1866. A. D. Briant app. Adm.

7 May 1866. Sale by Adm.

 

SENTER, CALVIN H.

10 May 1862. Comm. B.F. Martin, Samuel Workman, and Wm~ j Rogers lay off year's support for family, "we allow her".

1 Aug 1862. Invt. of notes by Thos. Rogers, Adm.

6 Apr 1863. Saml. Workman and Wm. Rogers with County Surveyor a Lot No. 51 in Calhoun to widow Sarah as dower; land in Gordon Co., Ga.

18 Jun 1873. Calvin H. Senter died early in 1862 leaving widow Sarah who died 10 Jun 1873 and no children. His bros. and sisters are Nancy Senter of McMinn Co.; Preston Senter of Polk Co.; Susan M. widow of John Hamilton, dec'd, of Roane Co.; Bradford Senter of Haywood Co.; Lewcarena wife of Isham Cox of Ga.; Sarah dec'd wife of R.B. Davis of Ark. (whose children are Catharine, James, Sarah, Benjamin, Paralee, Leucarena, and Elizabeth Davis, all minors of Ark.)

 

SENTER, JAMES L.

7 Jan 1839. Wm. Bates app. Adm.

4 Feb 1839. Elizabeth Senter app. Gdn. of minor heirs.

Feb 1839. Invt. by Adm.

Apr 1839. Comm. John L. McCarty, M.C. Hawk, and James M. Wallen set aside year's support for widow and family.

Apr 1839; 191, 6 Jan 1840; 251, 29 Feb 1840. Invt., Sett., and pro rata sett. by Adm.

 

SENTER, MARTIN

7 Oct 1839. A. P. Fore and Isaac Rice app. Adms.

Mar 1840. Invt. of sale and Supp. Invt. by Adms.

3 Dec 1841. Sett. by Isaac Rice, surviving Adm.; receipt from A.C. Robeson and T.S. Rice, Gdns. to minor heirs.

7 Jan 1843. Sett. by Tandy s. Rice, Gdn., and John McDonald, Adm. of estate of Alexander C. Robeson dec'd who was also Gdn.

6 Sep 1847. Sett. by Gdn.; receipt from James H. Senter for boarding children.

True copy of Court records of Lincoln Co., Ky.; 3 Jan 1848; James P. Senter, minor over 14, chooses Hardin M. Weatherford as his Gdn.

7 Feb 1848. Petition of James P. Senter of Lincoln Co., Ky., and one of the heirs, who states that in Jan 1843 he was a citizen of McMinn Co. and Tandy S. Rice was app. his Gdn.; that afterwards he moved to Lincoln Co., Ky., where almost all his paternal relations reside; that he is receiving nothing of his estate; that it will be to his interest to have his part of estate removed to Ky.

6 Sep 1849. Sett. by Gdn.; paid heir James Senter; balance due John L. and Wm. T. Senter.

6 Sep 1850 to 12 Mar 1856. Sett. by Gdn.; paid heir John L. 1852 and final sett. 1856.

4 Oct 1852. Petition to sell Bounty Land Warrant No. 17444 issued 17 May 1852 to John L. and Wm. T. Senter, minor children, for services of their father.

 

SENTER, WILLIAM

Will not dated, proven 6 Mar 1865; Witnesses make oath that Will is a true copy in effect and substance of original Will; to mother Polly Neil $5; to wife Elizabeth; to three stepchildren Wm. A. Cochran, Catherine Humphreys, and Martha Jane Carson. Exec: Wm. A. Cochran. Wit: Uriel Johnston, James

Neill.

3 Aug 1863. Will proven.

3 Apr 1865. Clerk makes affidavit that original Will filed was destroyed by Rebel Army.

4 Sep 1865. Wm. Humphreys app. Adm. with Will annexed.

 

SEWELL, ELIZABETH

7 Mar 1826. Wm. Sewell app. Adm.

 

SHAMBLIN I WILLIAM

6 Oct 1851. Court pays for holding inquest.

15 Dec 1852. Grand Jury presents that on 5 Sep 1851 a certain Charles J. Price did with malice aforethought strike, beat, and kick William Shamblin inflicting mortal wounds from which Shamblin died on 6 Sep 1851.

 

SHARP, ADISON L.

6 Sep 1858. Wm. B. Porter app. Adm.

6 Dec 1858. Invt. of sale by Adm.; buyers include Mary, John, and Alex. Sharp; "one receipt of R.M. Henderson of Ala. for eight notes"; "one other receipt on John G. Gillispie of Ala."

no date. Comm. Wm. S. Calaway, J. Atkins, and John G. Hale lay off year's support for widow and family.

7 Feb 1859. A.S. Sharp died 31 Aug 1858 leaving widow Mary D. who is dau. of Wm. B. Porter, and children: Mary Elizabeth, Wm. B., Alexander, John B., and Lockey M. Sharp, all under age 8. John F. Sharp is bro. to the dec'd.

 

SHARP, BLUFORD

Will exec. 14 Oct 1834; probated Dec 1835; "my wife Caty and Child if lucky brought forth and lives if the child doesn’t  live to be divided equally between my wife Caty and my brothers". Exec: Joel Sharp. Wit: James Taylor and Eli E. Sharp. Signed by mark.

7 Dec 1835. Will proven.

 

SHARP, JACOB

7 Aug 1843. Edward Sharp of Bradley Co. app. Adm.

4 Dec 1843. Invt. of sale by Adm.; note on Joel Sharp moved to Ark.; note on Eli Sharp moved to Mo.

filed 14 Mar 1844. Jacob Sharp died about 16 Jun 1843 leaving children: Edward of Bradley Co., Eli, Joel, Hiram, Oliver, Nancy Graves, Nelly Matthews, dec'd. Hiram and Joel are of Carroll and Marion Counties, Ark., but now in Meigs Co. Nancy and Nelly are "the reputed daughters and heirs". Nelly died before her father Jacob.

 

SHARP, JERRY

11 Aug 1869. Grand Jury Indictment: The State VS John Wright, John Jackson, and James Perry. On 31 May 1869, defendants shot with a pistol Jerry Sharp who lived until 5 Jun 1869.

Nolle prosequi entered.

 

SHARP, TURNER

6 Jan 1851. Court pays for burying apparel for Turner Sharp who died in Apr 1850.

 

SHEDDAN (SHADOAN), MARYE.

29 Jun 1866. Sett. by James H. Magill, Gdn. of minor heirs.

 

SHELTON, DAVID

May 1840. Thos B. Smith VS Saml. Shelton, Adm.

7 Jun 1841. Samuel Shelton app. Adm.

5 Jul 1841. Sett. by Adm.

 

SHELTON, JOHN

4 Jan 1841. Jeremiah Benton, Thomas Lasly, and Charles Hester app. Comm. to lay off year's support for widow Elizabeth.

1 Mar 1841. Invt. of sale by Thos. K. Napier and Josiah Childers, Adm.; report of above Comm.

13 Apr 1843. Sett. by Adms.

13 Sep 1849. Sett. by Josiah Childers, one of Adms.; paid heirs John C. and Joseph Shelton, John McGinly, and T.K. Napier.

 

SHELTON, SAMUEL

7 May 1844. Jesse H. Benton, Daniel D. Stockton, and George W. Million app. Comm. to lay off year's support for widow.

5 Jun 1848. Mrs. Mary Shelton, Widow, consents that her two sons Samuel aged about 8 and Wm. C. aged 5 years the 26 Jun 1848 be bound to Tapley Gregory.

 

SHELTON, SARAH

4 Jul 1853. James Bonner, Esq., paid for holding inquest over the body in year 1851.

 

SHERMAN, THOMAS

4 Dec 1865. John F. Sherman app. Adm.

1 Jan 1866. Acct. of sale by Adm.; buyers include John F. and Thos. J. Sherman.

15 Jan 1868. Sett. by Adm.; payments of $97.35 each to Isaac, John F., and A. J. Lane, $19.46 each to Armena and J. M. Lane, uneqal amounts of about one-fourth of funds to Elizabeth Lane and Mary Goss, $100.35 to S. C. Lane, $21.25 to S. F. and M.S. Bryant, all unidentified.

26 May 1868. Sett. by Adm.; payment of $42.75 to M.S. Bryant; payment of balance (about one-fourth of funds and same amount as paid to Mary Goss) to John F. Sherman.

 

SHERRELL, ISAAC

6 Jun 1853. Benjamin Wells, Martin D. Anderson, and Elisha Williams lay off year's support for widow

 

SHIELDS

6 Dec 1831. Mary C., Sarah Ann, and Christopher J. Shields, over 14, choose their father George A. Shields as their Gdn. and he is app. Gdn. to Benj. J. and Fannay H. Shields who are also his minor children not old enough to come into court; Power of Atty. from Geo. H. Shields to Geo. A. Shields acknowledged.

28 Mar 1832. Sett. by Gdn.; list includes amount of cash in hands of Sarah Shields, amount going to the widow, amount coming to eight heirs.

3 Dec l832o James Walker and Joseph Bullard released as bondsmen for Geo. A. Shields, Gdn., and David and Geo. H.: Shields and Jacob Vinzandt become Security.

2 Nov 1838. Sett. by Gdn.; receipts on "sd. heirs" as follows: William Murphrey Heir for full amount of his part and same for Mary C., Frances H., Christopher J., and Benj. J. Shealds.

 

SHIELDS, W. L.

11 Dec 1865. The State VS W. L. Shields. The death of defendant is proven.

 

SHIPLEY, CHRISTOPHER

Will exec. 30 May 1830; to wife Elizabeth; to wife's eldest son Uriah; "equally divided between my beloved wife and all my children above named Uriah shall have an equal part with the balance of my wife's children over and above the said horse above given". Execs: wife and James Rutherford. Wit: James H. Reagan and Philip Fry.

7 Jun 1830. Will proven.

24 Nov 1868 and later dates. Thomas Shipley, Mary and R.B. Smith VS Uriah Shipley, William

Shipley, the minor heirs of Randall Shipley dec'd, James H. Shipley, Sarah Shipley, James Shipley, Joseph Shipley, Parlee Shipley, Emeline Shipley, and the minor heirs of Nehemiah Shipley

dec'd, Hannah Shipley, William Shipley, Jr., Nancy E. Shipley, Thomas Shipley, David R. Shipley, John T. Smith, (Nehemiah Smith, Sterling Smith;) Elizabeth Smith, Frank, Smith; Melton Smith. /There are no papers in the files for this 'lawsuit and date of filing is not given./ Christopher Shipley died 1830.

His Will provided that at the death of his wife Elizabeth his land should be sold and the proceeds divided among his children. Elizabeth has now died. Uriah, James Harvey, James, and Emeline Shipley, Sterling Smith, and the widow of Randal Shipley dec'd whose name is unknown, have all been notified by publication and William Shipley, Sr., Hannah Shipley, John T. and Nehemiah Smith have had notice by subpoena and all have failed to answer. The children of Randal Shipley dec'd whose names are unknown, Sarah, James, Joseph, and Paralee Shipley, minor children of Martin J. Shipley dec'd, also the minor children of Nehemiah Shipley whose names are unknown, William, Mary E., Thomas C., and David R.

Shipley, minor children of David Shipley dec'd, Elizabeth, Frank, and Melton Smith are all minors and a guardian ad litem is appointed for them. William Shipley is entitled to one share in his own right as heir and to one share which he purchased from David Shipley in 1856. The share of Elizabeth Smith was deeded to William Shipley but was not acknowledged according to law.  William Shipley also purchased the share of Randall Shipley. Nehemiah Shipley sold his share to William Shipley and also sold the shares of Thomas, Martin J., and James H. Shipley which he had purchased in 1848.

 

SHIPLEY, ELIZABETH

6 Jul 1868. R.B. Smith app. Adm.

 

SHOEMAKER, ELIZABETH

5 Apr 1841. Invt. of sale by L. L. Ball, Adm.; "part of Turnpike situated on paint mountain in Green County"; "money in hands of James Coulter Agent for Elizabeth Shoemaker from a

settlement made sometime about the middle of September 1837”

21 Aug 1844. Sett. by Adm.; receipts for equal amounts from J. Ross, Thomas Ball, H. and M. Holland, James and S. Coulter, John and Rebecca Gladdin, and L. L. Ball, with latter as "distributive share".

 

SHOOK, ANDREW J.

2 Nov 1840. John Shook app. Adm.

 

SHOOK, JOHN SR.

8 Dec 1827. John Shook, Jr., app. Adm. Invt. by Adm.

 

SHORT SAMUEL

3 Mar 1828. Mary Short app. Adminx.

1 Jun 1829. Invt., Sale, and Sett.

 

SHULTS, DAVID

3 Mar 1834. Invt. and Sale by John Neil and Russell Lane, Adms.

19 Dec 1833. Comm. John Arnwine, John Goss, and Henry Matlock set apart year's support for widow and family.

Apr 1837. Comm. A.G. and John Goss, and Jas. Wilson settle with Adms.

3 Feb 1846. Reports by Humphrey L. Shults, Gdn. to Granville, Mary Ann, David, Jacob,

and Sarah Shults, children of David Shults, dec'd.

3 Feb 1847. Report by Gdn.; the minor heirs receive from Geo. Shults their interest in estate of Jacob Shults, dee' d.

3 Feb 1848. Report by Gdn.

3 Feb 1849. Report by Gdn.; proc eds from farm given to widow Olivia Shults for schooling of the children.

3 Feb 1850. Sett. by Gdn.

3 Feb 1851. Sett. by Gdn.; equal amounts paid to James and Mary A. McGonigal, Oliver Shults, and 1Gramble Shults one of the heirs.

3 Feb 1852. Sett. by Gdn.

6 Apr 1852. Petition to apportion slaves: Humphrey L. Shults, David Neil and wife Elizabeth A., Granville Shults, and James McGonigal and wife Mary A. VS Sarah Shults by her Gdn., children of David Shults.

3 Feb 1853. Sett. by Gdn. for Sarah Shults; rec'd cash from estate of Olivia Shults, dec'd.

16 Apr 1853. David Shults died in McMinn Co. in the fall of 1833 leaving Olivia his widow who died Nov 1851, and five children, to wit, Elizabeth A. now Elizabeth A. Neil, Humphrey L., Granville, Sarah, and Mary Ann Shults who married James M. McGonigal and who died intestate in Bradley Co., Tenn., on 29 Oct 1852 leaving John R. McGonigal her son and heir.

5 May 1855. Sett. by same Gdn.

 

SHULTS, OLIVIA J

See DAVID SHULTS.

 

SIMPSON, SAMUEL

1 Jan 1844. Court pays Fisher and Rider for making coffin for pauper in 1839.

 

SISK, JAMES

4 Jun 1828. Act of Assembly passed at Nashville on 22 Oct 1827 entitled An Act for the relief of the widow and heirs of James Sisk, dec'd.

 

SISK, JAMES

9 Jul 1844. Court pays for coffin for pauper.

SLACK, EPHRAIM C.

2 May 1836. Abram L. Slack app. Adm.

no date. Invt. by Adm.; includes "Something Expected from an undivided part of the estate of henry Lanes deceased Virginia amount not known also from that portion due samsun Lanes

deceased in H. Lanes.”

3 Nov 1838 to 6 Jan 1843. Sale and Settlements by Adm.; receipt from widow Harret.

22 Aug 1846. Sett. by Adm.; "for taking care of three children, Abraham, Henry, and John Slack from the year 1836

22 Aug 1847 to 22 Aug 1855. Settlements by same Adm.

22 Aug 1856. Sett. by A.L. Slack, 11 Gdn. of Elisha L. Slack Deceased"; receipt from Henry I. Slack for about one-half of funds.

no date. Sett. by same Gdn.; John Slack has arrived at age of 21 and receives balance of funds.

 

SLIGER

3 Jan 1859. Christopher Sliger app. Gdn. to Elizabeth, Joseph, William, Jacob, and Sarah Sliger, his own minor children.

5 Nov 1866. Sett. filed by Gdn.

 

SLOOP

2 Sep 1861. Levina Sloop app. Gdn. of her own minor children.

 

SLOOP, HENRY

7 May 1855. Acct. of sale by H.P. Wilson, Adm.

14 Apr 1855. Comm. James Neill, John Hoyl, and Uriel Johnson set apart year’s provisions for widow Elizabeth and family, there being seven persons in family.

19 Sep 1856. Sett. by same Adm.

5 Jul 1858. Petition for partition of land: ElizabethSloop, widow, Elizabeth E., James C. and John Sloop, Malvinah Patterson and husband Samuel, Julietta Hogan and husband Thomas, Caroline Gibbs and husband James, Mary Ann Pickering and husband John, and George H. Sloop VS Henry M. Sloop. Comm. allot onehalf of land to Henry M. Sloop and other half to heirs of Henry Sloop, dec'd, with widow Elizabeth getting her dower.

Nov 1872. Henry Sloop died about 1 Mar 1855 leaving children as follows: Mary Ann Pickron, Geo. H.

Sloop, Juliet wife of Thomas Hogan, and Henry M. Sloop, all now of Mo., Caroline wife of James Gibbs of Ky., Elizabeth E. Sloop Malvina wife of Saml. Patterson, John Sloop who has since died without issue, and James Sloop, who has since died leaving children Henry L., M.L., S.E., and Eliza Sloop who afterwards married Casey and has since died leaving L. C. Casey her only child, all of McMinn Co.

 

SLOOP, JAMES

 8 May 1861. Comm. S.P. Henderson, Nathan Kelly, and R. F. Mastin set apart year’s support for widow and family; Invt. by Urial Johnston, Adm.

 

SLOOP, JOHN N.

4 Nov 1867. Petition for dower and sale of land: Elizabeth Sloop widow of John Sloop, dec’d VS Heirs, to wit, Henry M. Sloop, Absalom Casey and wife Elizabeth, Layfayet, Henry L., and  Eliza Sloop, Samuel Patterson and wife Malvina, Elizabeth Sloop,; (all citizens of McMinn Co.), George H. Sloop, Mary Ann Picerin, Thomas Hogan and wife Julity, James Gibbs and wife Susan Caroline. Petition states that there are eight heirs. Henry L., Lafayette, and Eliza are minors.

27 Dec 1867. John N. Sloop died in McMinn Co., Nov 1861, leaving widow Elizabeth, formerly Elizabeth Stott, dau. of Elizabeth Stott, and no children. His bros. and sisters are as stated in list of children of Henry Sloop, dec’d, above. Elizabeth Stott came from N.C. with John N. Sloop and wife.

Jonas Early also came f r om N.C. when he was 2 or 3 yrs. old with John N. Sloop and lived wi t h him until he went in Army.

 

SMALL, WILSON

4 Jan 1861. Sett. by Jas. Lamar, Gdn. to minor heirs, Mary E. Lamar, Elizabeth A.F. Small, and J. T. Snider; receipt in full from Mary Lamar.

 

SMART. A. F.

CR8, 4 Aug 1862. J.F. Sharp, Wm. B. Johnson, and P.A. Bradford app. Comm. to lay off year's support for widow and family; J.C. Weir and Isabella Smart app. Adms.

3 Nov 1862. Invt. filed by J.C. Weir, Adm.

 

SMART, BENJAMIN (Colored)

5 Apr 1869. George Swafford, Colored, app . Gdn. of minor heirs.

 

SMART, THOMAS

Will exec. 24 Jul 1862, Codicil 29 Jul 1862; to wife Margret and her three sons; to sons Isaac, John, William, Joseph, Andrew, Archibald F.; to daus. Nancy wife of Henry Goforth, Jane wife of Jacob Whiteside, Margaret wife of G. W. Vinsant; all sons and daus. to be made equal; to grandson Isaac Smart, Jr., when he comes of age (his mother is Ibby); land and negroes to be sold in space of two years after war is over. Exec: son Isaac. Wit: Simeon Graves, Samuel Pearin, Wm. W. Huddleston. Signed by mark.

1 Dec 1862. Will proven by the three witnesses.

1 Feb 1866; 168, 16 Apr 1866. Invt. of sale and Invt. of notes by Exec.

7 May 1866. It appearing that the Will Book in which the Will of Thomas Smart dec'd was recorded has been lost or destroyed it is ordered that said Will as probated at December Session of Court 1862 be again spread of record in present Will Book.

filed 2 Mar 1867. Thos. Smart died 1862 leaving family as given in the Will. Margaret Vinzant and Wm. Smart are of Ark.; Joseph B. is of Ill.; Andrew J., is of Kano; John B. is of Pulaski Co., Mo.; Jane H. and Jacob Whiteside are of Benton Co., Ark.; Archibald F. is dec'd and his son is Isaac of Mo.

 

SMITH

4 Apr 1853. Israel C. Smith app. Gdn. to James M., Joseph A., Israel O., and Nancy J. Smith his own minor children and also to Martha A., Mary M., and Rebecca C. Smith, minor children of John Smith.

7 Nov 1853. Report by same Gdn.; Martha A. is not in list.

29 Aug 1856. Sett. by same Gdn.; receipt from James M. Smith "his shear" $60; receipt from Joseph A. Smith for $60; receipt from Mary M. Smith for $39; receipt from Thomas and  Nancy George for $63.96; leaving balance of $85.57; refers to sett. in E 338. /This report is entitled "John Smith dec'd" but is clearly the same guardianship. as in E 338, in which the name of deceased is not given~/

 

SMITH, DELILAH J.

Will exec. 23 Aug 1860; horse to oldest son James A. Smith; saddle to oldest dau. Mariah F. Smith; Exec. Elisha Bryant to take control of all children and all estate and what may be due from "my mother's estate at her death". Wit: James Denton, W.H. Hicks.

2 Oct 1860. Will proven.

27 Dec 1864. Invt. and Sett. by Exec.

Jun 1867. Elisha Bryant Gdn. resigns; James A. Smith app. Gdn. to John W. and Thomas Smith.

 

SMITH, EDWARD

Will exec. 14 Aug 1844; "being sick and weak in body"; wife Polly to keep all property which she has in her hands; balance to be sold and money put on interest for children. Exec: Robertson Snider. Wit: Lewis Stanton, James L. Power, John W. Knox. Signed by mark.

no date. Invt. taken 5 Oct 1844 by Exec.

6 Nov 1846. Invt. of sale and sett. by Exec.

 

SMITH, ELIZABETH

7 Aug 1854. Wm. D. Smith app. Adm.

See also JACKSON SMITH.

 

SMITH, H. B.

filed 5 May 1866, (Incomplete file with Orig. Bill missing) and Deed Bk. P, page 115. James Forrest, Adm., et al VS Lydia Ann Smith, widow, and Adaline D., F.M., Mary c., and Christopher C.  Smith, Harriet S. McCuistian, James M., Sarah c., John S., Thomas R., Missouri C., and Margaret T. Smith, heirs of H.B. Smith, dec'd. H.B. Smith was heir of Isaiah Smith, dec'd, and heir to 1/11 of his land.

 

SMITH, HEZEKIAH

filed 9 Aug 1869. Hezekiah Smith was killed while in Confederate Army in Nov 1863 leaving widow Lucinda and children Joseph F. aged 16, Martha J. aged 14, Alfred A., aged 12, and Sarah A. Smith aged 10, all of McMinn Co.

 

SMITH, ISAIAH (ISAIH, ISAHA, ISAH)

4 Jul 1859. Coroner's Jury of inquest reports that Isah Smith being alone on 4 Jul 1859 in County of McMinn did kill himself by drowning hanging.

23 Aug 1859. Comm. D.W. Ballew, T.S. Rice, and James Wilson set apart year’s support to the children under the age of 15 yrs.

No date. Sale by Jas. Forest, son of Joseph Smith Adm.: buyers include Henderson, C. C., and Mary Smith

18 Feb 1858. Isaiah Smith, son of Joseph Smith, dies during the lawsuit, leaving children: Henderson B., Francis M., Mary C., Christopher c., James M., Sarah c., John S., Thos. R., J. Missouri E., and Margaret T. Smith, and Harriet D. McCuiston.

 

SMITH, JACKSON

Will exec. 26 Sep 1848, Codicil exec. 27 Sep 1848, proven 7 Jun 1852; to wife Elizabeth; to daus. Margaret L. Haley, Harriet W. Grills, Amanda J. Riggs, Sidney R. Haley; to son Wm. D.; to son Nathaniel D., $50; to the children of Nat. D. "knowing that he is a profligate son disposed to waste"; to dau. Eliza Emeline Lowry, wife of Alexander M. Lowry $50; to heirs of dau. Eliza Emeline with no control from husband, "he is a profligate son inlaw"; slaves to be divided into seven equal parts for children except shares of Nat D. and Eliza Emeline to be under control of Execs. Execs: Wm. D. Smith and Milton L. Phillips. Wit: John Matlock, J.W. and Jesse Dodson, Isaac Morris, and Wm. Neill. Codicil No. 2, 22 Sep 1851; the property willed to dau. Harriet Grills is to be under control of Execs. because Jefferson Grills will not take care of property. Wit: Isaac Morris and Wm. Neill. Codicil No. 3, 8 May 1852; Wm. Neill to be Exec. in place of Milton L. Philips. Wit: Joseph M. Alexander, Isaac Morris, and Clement Eaton.

no date. Invt. of sale and allotment of slaves; dau. Amanda is now Amanda J. Hall; slaves at the request of Maj. Wm. D. Smith are valued by John Moss and Williams Mayfield, two disinterested persons; filed by  D. Smith and Wm. Neill, Execs.

2 May 1853. Add. Invt. and sale. An account book which deceased mentions in Codicil No. 2 was

found, 1963, in the files of the Chancery Court.

31 May 1854. Jackson Smith died 28-May 1852. Widow Elizabeth died 15 Jun 1854. Dau. Sidney is wife of Wm. Haley. The first wife of son Wm. D. died and he has small children. Dau. Harriet Grills dies during the lawsuit. Dau. Eliza Emeline is divorced from husband Alexander M. Lowry, who is son of Wm. Lowry. Ellis M. Riggs was first husband of dau. Amanda.

1 Dec 1870. Dau. Amanda J. is widow of O.P. Hall. Son Wm. D., who left this part of the country about Oct or Nov 1865 is now of Benton Co., Ark.; daus. Margaret L. and Sidney R. Haley are of Roane Co.; son Nat D. is of Ga.

filed 23 Oct 1872. Dau. Margaret is wife of Charles Haley of Roane Co. Son Nat. D. is of Walker Co., Ga. Dau. Eliza Emeline had child who died an infant before Jackson Smith died, and no other child. The children of dau. Harriet Grills, dec'd, are Mary E. wife of Samuel Knox of Adair Co., Mo.; Sfdney; William; Emeline; Stark D.; Joseph; and Thomas Grills nonresidents; Martha L., dec'd by 1877, wife of Needam Tatham also dec'd by 1877; Margaret who married first  Edmondson, and married second David L. Baxter of Green Co., Ark.; Amanda who married first Stroud or Steward and married second Arter

Moore, now dec'd, of Green Co., Ark. Martha L. Grills and husband Needam Trantham left children, Philadelphia, Ela, Thomas Jefferson, Charles F., and Lillie B. Trantham, all minor nonresidents.

 

SMITH, JAMES

7 Dec 1830. William, David, and John Smith, over 14, minor children, choose Mary Smith of McMinn Co. as Gdn. and she is app. Gdn. to Israel, Mary, and Morning Smith, minor heirs under 14. Robt. M. Swan and Arch. R. Turk app. Comm. to settle with the Adms. of William Smith, dec'd, who was Adm. of James Smith, dec'd, and Gdn. of minor children of sd. James Smith, dec'd.

9 Mar 1831. Above Comm. settle with Adms. of Wm. Smith, dec'd, who was Adm. of his son James Smith, dec'd; paid Mrs. Smith widow of James Smith, dec'd, her 1/3 agreeable to the laws of South Carolina allowing three years for disposing of said estate since Mar 1824 find that Wm. Smith, dec'd, was not Gdn. to the children as had been represented to the Court.

1 Dec 1834. Joseph, John, and Israel Smith, Execs. of Wm. Smith who was Adm. of James Smith.

 

SMITH, JEHU

2 Sep 1839. Burden M. Smith app. Adm.

5 Dec 1840. Invt. and Sett. by Berden M.C. Smith, Adm.

 

SMITH, JOHN

1 Nov 1869. James Dean app. Adm.

 

SMITH, JOSEPH

7 Sep 1840. Henderson Smith app. Adm.

5 Oct 1840. Comm. Nimrod Triplet, Caleb Smith, and Hugh Reavely set apart year's support for widow Margaret.

Dec 1840. Invt. of sale by Adm.

4 Oct 1841. Landon C. Peters app. Gdn. of Margaret L., Joseph N., and Matilda R. Smith, minor heirs. ·

8 Nov 1842. Sett. by Adm.; receipt from heir C.A. Pickens.

7 Sep 1844; 292, 24 May 1845. Sett. by same Gdn.

14 Aug 1845. Sett. by same Adm.; receipts for equal amounts from Jonathan T. and Irby H. Smith.

5 May 1846. Sett. by Charles A. Pickens, Gdn.; has received nothing from former Gdn.

28 Jan 1850. Sett. by Gdn.; paid heir Nimrod N. Smith; paid W.H. Maples for heir Nelson N. Smith; paid tuition for heir Matilda Smith.

2 Oct 1854. Sett. and Final Sett. by Gdn.; receipt for balance in acct. from heir J.N. Smith and from

R.A. Stephenson and wife.

18 Feb 1858. Joseph Smith died 9 Aug 1840 leaving widow Margaret, who married Landon C. Peters now dec'd, and ten children as follows: Henderson, who died about 1854 in Mo.; Robert B.; Isaiah who dies during the lawsuit; Callaway H. now of Iowa; Malinda now wife of Charles A. Pickens; Jonathan T.;

Erby H. and Joseph N., of Ark. or Mo.; Louisa now wife of Newton N. Smith; and Matilda who married Robert A. Stephenson and who by Dec 1858 has died leaving children, names unknown.

 

SMITH, MAJOR JOSEPH

6 Nov 1855. Martin M. Hicks app. Adm.

24 Nov 1855. Invt. of sale by Adm.

19 Nov 1855. Comm. W.L. Burns, Eli Dixon, and Elisha Briant set apart year's support for widow Delila.

 

SMITH, NATHANIEL

7 Mar 1842. Thos. J. Metcalf app. Adm. of Nathaniel Smith who was a nonresident at the time of his death, had made no will and had effects both real and personal in this County.

4 Jul 1842. Report by Adm..

4 Dec 1854. This entry has been crossed out. John W. Smith, Mary M. Carr, Wm. Wright and wife Martha, Mark Roberts and wife Emily, adult heirs, and James C., Laura, and Texana Smith, minor  heirs by Gdn. Mary Mo Carr. Petition to sell land.

 

SMITH, PETER

7 Jun 1841. Sarah Smith app. Adminx.

Oct 1841. Invt. by Adminx.

26 Jun 1841. Comm. Willis Wright, Tapley Gregory, and Thos. Williams lay off year's support for widow Sarah.

4 Oct 1841. Invt. of sale by Adminx. and Richard A. McAdoo, one of Clerks of sd. sale.

30 May 1843. Sett.

7 Apr 1845. Tubal Zeigler app. Gdn. to Catherine Jane Smith.

25 Apr 1845. Sett. by Willis Wright, Gdn. to Jane Smith he was app. May 1843.

7 May 1845. Report by Tubal Zeigler, Gdn.

4 May 1846. Sett. by same Gdn.; he was not app. until 1 May 1845.

5 Apr 1847. Sett. by same Gdn., one - fourth of rent of farm belongs to said minor.

no date. Order to J.C. Carlock, Clk., from Catherine Jo Smith authorizing him to pay to Willis Wright $2.10 which Tubal Zeigler paid in for her. Attest: B.T. Zeigler.

 

SMITH, ROBERT

3 Jul 1848. Coroner paid for holding inquest over body on 20 May 1848.

3 Jul 1848. George Smith of McMinn Co. app. Adm.

4 Sep 1848. Invt. and Invt. of sale by Adm.

16 Aug 1848. Comm. M.W. Cunningham, Henry McGuire, and Levi Deaton set apart year's support to widow and several minor heirs.

1 Oct 1850 and 1 Oct 1851. Sett. by Adm.; paid widow Isabella.

May 1850. George J. Smith, Adm. VS Widow and Heirs; heirs are Minerva Jane Smith, Margaret Adaline intermarried with Joseph R. Barnett, Mary Isabella, Elizabeth, Marshall, Elvina, and Robert Smith, the five last named infants; Isabella Smith, widow, app. Gdn.

 

SMITH, SAMUEL A.

2 Nov 1868. James M. Knox app. Gdn. of minor heirs.

25 Oct 1867. Samuel A. Smith, a lawyer, died leaving widow Louvennia who has married J.H. Earnest of Green Co., Tenn., and children: ~ohn L.M. of Bradley Co.; Isabella and William, minors of McMinn Co.

 

SMITH, STEPHEN

Will exec. 22 Apr 1844; wife Warnin to remain on farm and receive suitable maintenance; $15 yearly to be paid to sister Susan Smith; all estate to lawful heirs of Nathaniel Smith, late of Republic of Texas, deceased, who are John Williams Smith, Martha Maria widow of Thos. J. Metcalfe, dec’d, William Pinckney Smith, Nathaniel Henry Smith, Sam Houston Smith, Emily Jane Smith, James Coleman Smith, Laura Chitten Smith, Amelia Texianna Smith, and eldest dau. Mary Myers Carr, with the exception that Mary Myers Carr is to receive only 25¢; the said heirs are to be brought - if willing - from Texas and other parts wherever they may be and live with wife. Execs: Chas. Metcalfe and Henry Matlock. Wit: G.C. Metcalfe, Abner Cunningham. Signed by mark. Codicil dated 25 Apr 1844: Sarah Thomas Metcalfe, dau. of Thos. J., dec'd, and Martha Maria Metcalfe, to receive equal share with other legatees. Wit: Jas. B. Taylor, G.C. Metcalfe, Abner Cunningham.

6 May 1844. Will proven; Henry Matlock declines to serve as Exec. And Court appoints Wm. Burns.

2 Sep 1844. Warnin Smith, widow, enters her dissent to Will.

3 Dec 1844. Invt. and Invt. of sale by Execs.

23 Mar 1848. Sett. by Exec.; pay for services except trip to Texas.

15 Aug 1848. Comm. J. McGaughy, S.K. Reeder, and A. Slover set apart year's support to widow Warning.

1 Jun 1849. Reports by Elizabeth Smith, Gdn. to Susan Smith and John Hoyl, Gdn. to widow Warning Smith.

2 Oct 1850. Sett. by Chas. Metcalfe, Exec.; "time and expenses traveling to & from the Republic of Texas in search of the children of Nat Smith".

21 Jun 1851. Sett. by John Hoyl, Gdn.

2 Sep 1850. Sett. by same Exec.; paid J.M. Martin in right of wife and daughter.

16 Apr 1853. Sett. by same Gdn.

 

SMITH, WILLIAM

4 Sep 1826. Elizabeth Smith app. Adminx.

 

SMITH, WILLIAM

7 Oct 1829; to wife Nancy; to sons John, Israel, and Joseph; to daus. Patty, Sarah, Mary, and Nancy; to

two unmarried children Joseph and Nancy; to children of dec'd son James, viz: William, David, John, Israel, Mary, and Mouring; to Mary Smith wife of dec'd son. Execs: sons John, Israel, and Joseph. Wit: Geo Bowman, Richard Tankersly.

11 Dec 1829. Will proven and Execs. qualify. Invt. filed by John and I.C. Smith, Execs.; includes a note in South Carolina.

1 Dec 1834. Joseph, John, and Israel Smith, Execs. of Wm. Smith, dec'd, who was Adm. of James Smith.

2 Jan 1856. William Smith died leaving widow Nancy, now age 83 who wants to move West in the Fall, and children: Joseph who died Aug 1855; John; Israel C.; James, dec'd; Patty Pickens, dec'd; Sarah wife of Richard Tankersley of Williamson Co., Texas; Mary wife of Robert Pickens of Bradley Co.; and Nancy Marshall of Monroe Co. /Mary wife of Samuel Julian and Mourning wife of George Julia are also listed as children but by all other records they are the children of son James, dec'd. Son Joseph, dec'd,

left widow Delilah Jane who was his second wife, and children: Mary E. wife of Thos. L. Marshall, Sarah E., Joel C., James A., Miriam or Maria F., Louisa Jane, John W., and Thomas Smith, the last five being children by second wife, and all except Mary E. being minors. Dau. Patty Pickens, dec'd, left the following children: Margaret wife of Simeon Rogers of Forsythe Co., Ga.; W.S.; Robert M.; Martha A.; James M.; and Israel W. Pickens, all of Anderson Dist., S.C. Son James, dec'd, left children: William of Hamilton Co., David of Bradley Co., and Israel G. of Green Co., Ala.

 

SMITH, WILLIAM

6 Mar 1848. Joseph Hamilton app. Gdn. of minor heirs.

5 Jun 1848. A.G. Rice, Wm. Dodson, and Robert Cohorn app. Comm. to lay off year's support for widow Elizabeth.

3 Jul 1848. John B., Joseph H., James A., William P., Nancy J., Silina E. Louisa J., Matilda C., and Margaret J. Smith, minor children and heirs, choose Elizabeth Smith as Gdn.; she is app. Gdn. and Joseph Hamilton who was app. Gdn. for a special purpose is ordered to turn funds over to her.

4 Jul 1848. Elizabeth Smith makes bond as Gdn. to her own children.

4 Jul 1848. Report by Joseph Hamilton, Gdn.; received on 20 May 1848 of Joseph Smith of Cabarrus Co., N.C., Adm. of sd. dec'd; final sett. to "Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, Guardian $147.92 and to 4 heirs of sd. estate now of age, or their agents, $65.72

26 Jul 1849 to 21 May 1859. Settlements by Elizabeth Smith, Gdn. $147.92 and to 4 heirs of sd. estate now of age, or their agents, $65.72.

26 July to 21 May 1859. Settlements by Elizabeth Smith, Gdn.; paid heir John Smith 1849; paid Nancy Jane and E. W. brden 1853; paid James A. Smith 1856; receipt in full from Wm. S. Smith 1859.

21 May 1860. Sett. by J.H. Smith for Elizabeth Smith, Gdn.; receipt in full from James and Sarah A. Carright.

 

SMITH, WILLIAM

5 Feb 1866. Joseph W. Hamilton app. Gdn. for William Benjamin and Sarah Elizabeth Smith, minor heirs

See also ELIZABETH (MAYFIELD HILL HUDGENS) BAKER

 

SNODGRASS, JAMES

8 Sep 1824. Invt. by James McKamy and John Miller, Adms .

7 Dec 1824. Wm. Cate, James Rucker, and Elijah Grisham app. Comm. to lay off year's support for widow Milley.

7 Mar 1826. Sheriff ordered to take charge of the three eldest children of the late Milly Snodgrass, present wife of Nathan Hambrick, until next session of Court.

5 Jun 1826. Jeremiah Hambrick app. Gdn. for Nancy, Eloner, and Thomas Snodgrass, minor orphans over 14.

4 Jun 1827. John Miller, Esq., released as Adm.; Irby Holt and Richard Tankersley app. Comm. to settle with said Miller; he is allowed $2 per day for 22 days going to and returning from Ky. on business for estate.

 

SPEARMAN, WESLEY

5 Jun 1838. Thomas Miller app. Adm.

6 Aug 1838. Invt. by Robert Miller, Adm.

6 Aug 1838. Wm. McKamy, Jesse Dodson, and Joseph S. McConnell, Comm. to lay off year's support to widow Elizabeth and family, make report; Sale by Adm.

15 Nov 1838. Report; John H. Miller, present Adm. of Wesley Spearman, and Wm. McKamy, one of Adms. of Thomas Miller's estate, came into court where Wm. McKamy turned over to John H. Miller "papers and effects so far as the said Thomas Miller former administrator of the sd. Wesley Spearman Dec'd had administered".

3 Jul 1840. Sett. by Adm. John H. Miller.

9 Feb 1860. Wesley Spearman died leaving widow Elizabeth and children: Sarah A.J. wife of Jeremiah W. Davis, John M., Mary wife of Joel Roberts, Robert L., L.M., Susannah wife of Chas. R. Basket, Jemima, Malinda, and Nancy Spearman. Mrs. Spearman and large family of minor children sold land and went. West probably to Texas. File contains deed 1861 from the heirs at Grayson Co., Tex.

 

SPELLMAN, N. J.

28 Dec 1859. Mary A. Spillman, Adminx. Vs. Joseph A. Hix

14 Dec 1860. M.A. Spellman, Adminx. VS J.J. Elliott.

 

SPRADLING, RICHARD

5 Sep 1870. Richard Spradling, Jr., app. Adm.

21 Oct 1871. The children of Richard Spradling are: Richard, Jr., Mortimer of Meigs Co., Stanley of Hamilton Co., residence unknown, Amanda wife of Emberson Sliger of Calif., Louisa wife of Hiram Brandon, and Mary Ann dec'd wife of John Hart whose children are: John, Benjamin, and. Elizabeth, wife of James Robeson.

31 Jan 1872 to 12 Jun 1873. Settlements by Adm.

 

STALCUP, MOSES

7 Mar 1870. Isaac Stalcup app. Adm.

2 May 1870. Petition of widow Nancy for dower; plat of the dower land.

15 Dec 1871. Moses Stalcup died about Feb 1869 leaving widow Nancy and children: Isaac;

Elias; Lee H.; C. C.; F. A.; James H. of Hamilton Co.; Moses of Ind.; W.R. and John W. of Grayson Co., Texas; Joseph C. a minor of Polk Co., Mo.; Sarah E. wife of John H. Wood; and King, dec'd, whose minor son W .K. is of Mo.

Jun 1871. H.H. Raper app. Gdn . in Barry Co., Mo., of Wm. K. Stalcup a minor under 14; funds are in Tenn. with E.M. Stalcup as Gdn.; Court orders transfer of funds to Barry Co., Mo., the present residence of minor heir.

17 Jan 1872. Sett. by Adm.

 

STANSBURY, I. N.

28 Dec 1857. Comm. John Jack, Joseph Rud, and J.M. Burger set apart year’s provisions

for widow Elizabeth and family, includes $25 for his for his teaching school.

 

STEED, HENRY

l Jun 1868. Will presented, proven by Claborn M. Howard and John W. Miller the subscribing witnesses, and ordered to be spread of Record.

 

STEED, JAMES

7 Jul 1862. Wm. G. Horton and James Steed app. Adm.

4 Nov 1862. Wm. H. Howard and wife Nancy L., W. G. Horton and wife P.C., James Steed, John A. Prather and wife Matilda, H.C.P. Horton and wife Bettie, Matlock and wife Louisa, J. S. Riggs and wife Sarah, C. V. Cobb and wife Julia, and W.H.H. Howard VS J.C. Steed, D.A. Lowry and wife Lucinda, J.M Clementson and wife Mary, Henry Steed, Sarah Steed, John R. Howard, Jr., J.C., Ben, N., and C.L . Howard, last four minors. Petition to sell land. Publication made as to all the respondents and judgment pro confession entered to all who are adults and the Gdn. of minors has answered.

15 Aug 1864. Sett. by Wm. G. Horton, Adm.; heirs receiving about $32.75 each are J.C., W.H., and James Steed, Wm. H. Howard and wife, W.G. Horton and wife, D.A. Lowry and wife; heirs receiving $5.45 each are C.L. Matlock and wife, C.L. Cobb and wife, J.S. Riggs and wife, and W.H.H. Howard; J.R. Howard, Gdn., receives $18.20 .

 

STEED, JOHN

20 Oct 1841. Comm. Wm. Rudd, Nathan Sullins, and A.C. Robeson lay off year's support for widow Sarah.

no date. Invt. of sale; buyers include Sarah, Justus C., and James Steed.

4 Sep 1843; 211, 21 Jun 1844. Invt. and Sett. by Adm.

 

STEED JUSTUS

Will exec. 24 Nov 1851; Codicil dated 21 Nov 1853; all estate to Lucinda America McNabb, dau. of Wm. and Salina McNabb; if she dies without issue all estate to children of bros. and sisters including Louisa Vanderpool and Nancy Hyden dau. of bro. Henry; Wm. McNabb and wife Salina and C.M. Howard to occupy lands, supporting in the meantime Lucinda America. Exec. And Gdn.: particular friend John R. Howard. Wit: Wm. Lowery, J. McGaughy. Codicil: property to C.M. Howard if he should marry and have heirs.

6 Apr 1858. Will proven.

l Jul 1859. Howard VS McNabb. Justus Steed died, unmarried, leaving illegitimate children Claibourn M. Howard and Salina, dec 1 d wife of Wm. McNabb . He also left nieces and nephews: Louisa Vanderpool; Nancy, wife of Jesse Albert Hyden; Phoebe Johnson and husband Berry; Lucinda Johnson and husband Mitchell; Elizabeth Howard and husband John R.; Louisa Howardand husband Wm.; Phoebe Horton and husband Wm. G.; Matilda Prather and husband John ; Billie, Sarah, Mildred, and James Steed; Lucinda Lowry and husband Daniel A. of Ga.; Mary Clement son and husband John M. of Ill.; James Steed of Monroe Co.; Campbell J. Steed of Bradley Co., and Henry Steed a nonresident.

 

STEED, PHEBE

on loose sheet of paper, not entered in book: 5 Oct 1846, McMinn Co., Tenn.; Isaiah Smith and Andrew John on oath say that Phebe Steed was a pensioner at the rate of $57 per annum commencing

l Mar 1839 and that the said Phebe Steed departed this life Aug 4, 1846, leaving the following named children and only heirs and legatees at law; viz., Justice Steed, Thomas Steed, Henry Steed, James Steed, Nancy Johnston, and Polly Steed.

 

STEED, THOMAS

Will exec. 27 Apr 1862; to sister Polly Steed and Sarah Louisa Vanderpool, the undivided half of land on which I live; if Sarah Louisa should survive sister Polly, then she and her heirs to have all. Exec: esteemed friend Jessy A. Hyden. Wit: David W. Ballew, J.A. Hyden. Signed by mark.

2 Feb 1863. Will proven by Jesse A. Hyden of Knox Co.

1 Jul 1867. Will ordered to be recorded as Will Book in which it was recorded has been destroyed.

 

STEPHENSON, ALEXANDER CAMPBELL

Will exec. 30 Apr 1858, proven Apr 1860; to wife Elizabeth; to two youngest daus. Armindy and Cyntha; to balance of children: John, Robert, Edward, William, Daniel Dyre, and Alex. Stephenson, Jr., Anny wife of Joseph Walker, Susan wife of James Buckner. Execs: sons Edward and William. Wit: John Gardiner, C.H. Bogart, John J. Dixon. Signed by mark.

7 May 1860. Comm. Joseph Hamelton, John Torbert, and Wm. Brown lay off year's support for widow Stephens.

14 Mar 1862. Invt. and Sett. by Edward Stephenson, Exec.

 

STEPHENSON, ANDREW

Will exec. 18 May 1854; to wife Catherine; four sons Wm. Henderson, John Cannon, Robert Alexander, and Mashie Tipton Stephenson to have all land and support "me and my wife" during lifetime and to support two daus. Caroline and Arminda as long as they wish to live with them; the four sons to pay each of the other children $1. Exec: son John Cannon Stephenson. Wit: C.A. Pickens, N.N. Smith. Signed by mark.

2 Oct 1865. Will proven.

 

STEPHENSON, FRANCIS M.

7 Jun 1852. Jackson West app. Adm.

11 Aug 1852. Invt. and sale and Add.sale by Jackson West, Adm.

 

STEPHENSON, JOSEPH A.

11 Aug 1868. Joseph A. Stephenson VS John Morris; the death of plaintiff is suggested and admitted.

13 Apr 1869. Jane T. Stephenson has been app. Adminx.

 

STEPHENSON, ROBERT

Will exec. 27 May 1845; to dau. Elizabeth wife of Gideon Cate, who is dau. by first wife Rebecca; to two little daus. by last wife Mary, Sarah B. and Margaret R. Exec: nephew Robert C. Morris. Wit: James, Jesse H., and John C. Gaut.  4 Mar 1850. Invt. of sale by Gideon Cate, Adm. with Will Annexed, and report by Dimmon Dorsey, Gdn. to Sarah B. and Margaret R.

 

STEPHENSON, WILLIAM, SR.

4 Feb 1839. Wm. S. Stephenson app. Adm.

6 Sep 1843. Invt. of sale, and Sett. by Adm.

9 Dec 1844. Sett. by Adm.; Vouchers: John L., Mary E., and W.S. Stephenson, $19 each "for mother's estate" and Henry Cameron's receipt for $19 also.

7 Apr 1845. Invt. of slave property by Adm.

 

STEPP

4 Jul 1859. Benj. Eldridge, Byrum Allen, and Mount Reynolds app. Comm. to lay off year's support for Sally Stepp.

 

STOCKTON, JEHU

7 Dec 1846. In list of Removals so that Tax for 1846 can not be collected is "Jehu Stockton, Dead 30¢".

 

STOCKTON, JOHN C.

2 Aug 1847. Daniel D. Stockton app. Adm.

Feb 1848. Invt. of sale by Adm.

 

STOCKTON, SARAH B.

Will exec. 20 1840, returned to Court 5 Oct 1840; to Elizabeth L. Baldwin; to heirs of Catherine Hall Thomas B. Stockton Robert Stockton James Y. Stockton /no punctuation/; to Mary Callaway; to Joseph and Benjamin Wilson; to Pleasant W. Lane for medical services; to Wm. H. Stockton. Execs: Wm. H.

Stockton and Pleasant w. Lane. Wit: John N. Delzell and A.P.H. Jordan.

5 Oct 1840. Pleasant W. Lane declines to serve as Exec.

6 Sep 1841. Neley Chrisman, Sec. for Wm. Haden Stockton, Exec.

No date. Sett. by Exec.

 

STOKES, HENRY R.

6 Jul 1868. Comm. app. to lay off year's support for widow and family.

25 May 1874. Sett. by S. S. Morgan, Adm.; receipts from John W. Stokes.

9 Oct 1873. Henry R. Stokes left widow Elizabeth and children: Martha, wife of John Davis, and John, both of Meigs Co.; Wm. of Moo; and Hixon, residence unknown.

 

STONE, WILLIAM

Will exec. 24 Jun 1819, proven Jackson Co., Tenn.

Feb 1820. Execs. refuse to serve, Edmund Roberts and Uriah Stone app. with James D. Hendley and Alexander Ruth as securities with Samuel G. Smith, Clk.; Copy of Will from Jackson Co., records made 29 Apr 1820; to wife Ann; to son Uriah, to grandson Asbury son of Uriah; to daus. Jane Roberts and Ann Smith; to son Elijah who has no heirs; to granddau. Lucy Ball in place of her mother and my daughter who is now deceased; to Edmund Roberts husband of dau. Jane; to dau. Jane's three children Westley, Ann, and Thomas Wm. Spearman; dau. Jane has no children by Edmund Roberts. Execs: Archibald Stone, Esq., and James Crawford, both of Barron Co., Ky. Wit: Andrew Hibbits and James Fergason.

4 Sep 1827. Wm. Stone of Jackson Co., Tenn., made his Will, died shortly afterwards, and by one clause in Will he gives his black man Thomas his freedom after death of wife; Thomas Stone applies for freedom, proving that Wm. Stone's wife is dead.

 

STOTT, ELIZABETH

27 Dec 1867. Sloop VS Sloop. Elizabeth Stott died about 10 Oct 1865 intestate leaving five heirs: dau. Elizabeth widow of John N. Sloop; Nancy wife of Andrew Nancy, formerly Nancy Stott, of N.C.; Mary Ann wife of Elijah Hall, formerly Mary Ann Stott, of N.C.; Rebecca Sparks, formerly Stott, of S. C.; and Frances wife of Abraham Gross, formerly Stott, of Ill.

 

STOUT, DR. BENJAMIN

Will exec. 4 Aug 1829; to wife Jane and children. Execs: wife and Solomon Bogart. Wit: A.D. Keys, Geo. W. Mayo, and Saml. M. Gantt.

7 Sep 1829. Will proven.

7 Oct 1829. Invt. and Sale are the following doctors: John K. Saml. Edmundson, Horace Hickox, and

Dec 1832. Supp. Invt.  by Execs.; among the buyers Farmer, Alexander, Morrow, Reid.

twelve pages, not numbered, in back of book, not dated; accts .due to Dr. Stout, making an extensive list of residents of McMinn Co. and area; also four pages accts of sales, including one tract of land in Rhea Co.

 

STUART (STEWART), HAMILTON

no date. Comm. Jacob Vanzant, James Buckner, Jonathan F. Pugh set apart year's provisions for widow Martha and family

23 Sep 1850. Invt. of sale and sett. by Bing Newton, Adm.

no date. Acct. of sale of rent corn by Nathaniel Barnett Adm.

5 Jan 1852. Sett. by John Whiteside, Gdn. to minor heirs; paid heir Margaret Weir.

27 Nov 1851. Sett. by Nathan Barnett, Adm., successor to Bing Newton; horse sold to heir Henry C. Stuart.

26 Jul 1852. Final sett. by Adm.; receipts in equal amounts from Mary and Stephen Hill, Henry C. Stewart, Andrew and Lydia Goforth, and Martha Stewart, and receipt for triple the amount from John Whiteside, Gdn.

21 Feb 1853. "Rec'd of John Whiteside guardian of Giles Stewart" signed by William Stewart Gdn. to Giles Stewart.

21 Feb 1853. Report by John Whiteside, Gdn.; receipts from heirs David D. and Margaret Weir and Wm. Stewart; receipt from Wm. Stewart Gdn. to Giles Stewart.

21 Feb 1854. Sett. by Wm. Stewart, Gdn.

21 Feb 1854. Sett. by John Whiteside, former Gdn.; "Stephen Hill heir receipt bought of Margaret Ware".

CC Record Bk. B, page 96. David D., John M.C., and David Weir, John and Stephen Hill VS Mourning Isabel Weir defended by her Gdn. ad litem Willie Lowry. On 16 Oct 1852 David D. Weir and wife Margaret, formerly Margaret Stewart, sold to John Hill one child's part or 1/6 of the land which Margaret inherited from her father Hamilton Stewart. Margaret Weir died leaving Mourning Isabel as her only child.

 

STUART, JOHN and SARAH

7 Sep 1868. Phillip Raulin app. Gdn. of minor heirs of John Stuart.

3 Jan 1870. Report made by same, Gdn. to minor heirs of John and Sarah Stuart.

 

STUART, SARAH

7 Sep 1868. James Steward app. Adm.

See also JOHN and SARAH STUART

 

STUBBLEFIELD, MARY

Will exec. 29 Aug 1834 to sons Robert and Absalem. Exec: Isom Lawson. Wit: Morrison K. Lawson and John Bookout.

7 Sep 1838. Invt. and Final sett. by Exec.

 

STUBBLEFIELD, WILLIAM

3 Jun 1833. Mahaly Stubblefield app. Adminx.; John Morris, Lewis Triplet, and Wm. ___ app. Comm . to lay off year's support for widow Mahaly.

20 Sep 1833. Invt. and Acct. of sale by Adminx.

no date. Sett. by Adminx.; Court allowed her balance of property and use of farm until 1853 for her service in raising, clothing, and schooling children Pleasant C., Mary Ann, and Martha.

 

STUDDARD, ABRAHAM

6 Jan 1862. Comm. Allen Haley, F.M. Lusk, and John F. Barton app. to lay off year's support for widow and family.

21 Jun 1862. Above Comm. report.

filed 19 Aug 1868. Abraham Studdard died Dec 1861 leaving heirs: Tabitha Studdard; minors George and Tennessee Studdard; minors Matilda and Tilitha Gibson; William, Hugh, Jane, and Mary Studdard; and F. A. Dixon and wife Elizabeth.

 

STUDDARD, NANCY

Will exec. 2 Jul 1827; to John, Mary, Richard, Abraham, Hannah, youngest son Thomas Studdard, youngest dau. Aby (Abby) "having seven heirs and five of them having been portioned off to wit John Mary Richard Abraham and Hannah". Wit: Wm. Triplet, James Patty. Signed by mark.

5 Sep 1831. Will proven by Amos Potts and Wm. Triplett.

 

SULLENS (SULLINS), NATHAN

Will exec. 9 Oct 1856, proven 6 Apr 1857; to son-in-law Lazarus Dodson and his wife Rebecca L.; to three children Timothy and Morris Sullens and dau. Hazy Cardwell; to other children, viz, Annis Murry, Elizabeth Myra Street, James Axley Sullens, Mary L. Woodward (and her children), Nathan A., David, and Stephen Bradford Sullens. Execs: son Timothy and son-in-law Lazarus Dodson. Wit: Wm. F. Keith, Wm. H. Briant. Signed by mark.

21 Dec 1861. Invt. and sale, Sett., and Final sett. by Execs.

5 Mar 1860. Hazy Cardwell app. Gdn. to Nathan A., Mary R., Eliza H., Jas. H., and Timothy N. Cardwell, her own minor children.

no date. Sett. by Hazy Cardwell, Gdn. Name of dec'd is not given in this entry.

 

SUTTON, GILBERT

6 Jan 1862. Court pays for coffin for pauper.

 

SWAGGERTY, JAMES

5 Jun 1865. Malinda Swaggerty app. Adminx.

13 Dec 1865. Malinda Swaggerty and others VS Henry Latham and others; name of Malinda Swaggerty to be changed to Malinda Andes and name of Adam W. Andes to be added as plaintiff.

1 Apr 1867. Malinda Andes renewed bond as Gdn. of minor heirs.

14 Apr 1868. Malinda Andes in her own right and as Gdn. of Sarah A. Swaggerty and John Andes VS Henry Latham and others.

7 Sep 1868. Robt. Hackler app. Gdn. of Sarah Ann Swaggerty minor child.

 

SWAIN, JOHN

4 Oct 1852. J. William Cullins app. Gdn. to two of minor heirs and Silas Smith app. Gdn. to four of the minor heirs of Johnson L. Sims

2 May 1853: Report by John William Cullins, Gdn. to Wm. L. and L.J. Sims, minor children of J.L. Sims; total amount in gdnship. is $286.25 and is received from Jesse Swain, Exec. of estate of John Swain, dec'd, for benefit of the wards.

24 Nov 1852. Report by Silas Smith, Gdn. to four minor children of J.L. Sims, namely, Andrew J., OoJ., L.D., and Robert C.P. Sims; amount in gdnship. is $572.50 and was received from Jesse Swain, Exec. of John Swain, dec'd, as their distributive share.

6 Oct 1855. Reports by the two Gdns.; Luticia J. Sims receives her final share in 1854; Silas Smith transfers Gdnship. to N.N. Smith in 1855; Wm. L. Sims receives his final share in 1855.

3 Sep and 3 Dec 1855. Wm. Cullins resumed gdnship. of minor heirs of J. L. Simses Dec. and Silas Smith resigns as Gdn. of minor heirs of J.L. Sims Dec., with "Dec." in both entries marked out.

6 Nov 1854. Bond renewed by Silas Smith, Gdn. to Jackson, Oliver, Lina, and Robert Simms.

12 Oct 1857. Sett. by N.N. Smith, Gdn.

12 Oct 1858 to 6 Aug 1866. Sett. by same Gdn.; paid to Andrew J. Sims on Power of Atty. in 1858; paid to Oliver J. Sims in 1860.

 

SWINFORD, JAMES

3 Jan 1853. Court pays for coffin for pauper.