Smith County Tennessee
Administrators Receipts
1877 – 1882
Section VI
Go To Section VI 1877 - 18882 Index of Names
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Wm KING Lebanon Tennessee
August 1st 1877 We Samel C LUCKEY Archible KING & May (Mary) R
KING herby nominate & appoint you as our Lawful to Receive and recept for any
and all Moneys and property in the hands of Samuel Allison Clerk of the Smith
County Court Coming to us from the Estate of our Decd Father John Luckey herby
allowing Ratifying and Confirming whatsoever our Said attorney Shall Lawfully
do in the premises or whatsoever May be Necessary to do or perform by Virtue of
the Law Required in the premises in witness whereof we have herunto Set our
hands and Seals this August 1st 1877 SC LUCKEY A (his x mark)
KING May (Mary) KING Witness Wm HARKREADER
State of Tennessee Wilson
County….personally appeared…SC LUCKEY
Archible KING & May (Mary) R KING….and May (Mary) R KING wife of
Archible KING having appeared before me privately and apart from her husband….
Witness my hand at office 1st
July 1877 JF COE Clk
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JF LUCKEY & others vs SC
LUCKEY & others} Received of S Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee Twenty one Dollars and 27 ¾ cents Less one Dollar and 25 cnts
for Recording This Receipt in full of My Distributive Shear of the Land fund
arising from the Sale of the Land Sold by an order of this Court and
Distributed by Said order in the above cause
S.C LUCKEY W. KING Atorney in
fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…W KING Attorney in fact…
This August 14th
1877 S Allison Clk
JF LUCKEY & others vs SC
LUCKEY & others} Received of S Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee Twenty one Dollars and 27 ¾ Less one Dollar and 25 cents for
Recording This Recpt in full of My Distributive Shear of the first Land note
Sold under a Decree of this Court and Distributed under the Same in the above
cause Mary R and A KING Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…William KING as an Attorney in fact…
This August 14th
1877 S Allison Clk
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LH CARDWELLs Estate Received of S. Allison
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J.F. LUCKY et als vs SC LUCKY
et als} Received of S Allison Clerk Twenty one Dollars and 27 cents in full of
My Distributive Shear of the first Land fund note arising from the Sale of the lands
Sold and Distributed under an order of this Court this August 28th
1877 W.H. LUCKEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…WH LUCKY…
This August 28th
1877 S. Allison Clk
JF LUCKEY et als vs SC LUCKEY
et als} Received of S Allison Clerk Twenty one Dollars and 27 ¾ cents in full
of My Distributive Shear in the first Land note Sold in the above cause and
Distributed under Said order this August 28th 1877 RW LUCKEY
by W.H. LUCKEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…RW LUCKEY by WH LUCKEY…
This August 28th
1877 S Allison Clk
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Lemuel H LAW (LANE) vs AH LAW
(LANE) et als} Received of S Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee forty three Dollars and 37 cnts it being in full of My Distributive
Shear in the lands Sold by Said Clerk belonging to the Estate of Jessee LAIN
(LANE) Decast Said Lands was Bought by A.WILLIAMS & L.W. RUSSULL this March
22nd 1878 Milton LAW (LANE)
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Milton LAIN…
This March 2nd
1878 S Allison Clk
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Lemuel H LAW (LANE) vs AH LAW
(LANE) et als} Recd of S Allison Clerk forty three Dollars and 37 cents it
being in full of My Distributive Shear in the Lands Sold by S. Allison Clerk belong
to my father Jessee LEANE (LANE) Deced Said lands was Sold under a Decree of
the County Court and Distributed under Said order this June 29th
1877 Jessee LANE Jr
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Jessee Lane Jr…
Witness at office This June
29 1877 S Allison Clk
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Lemuel H LANE vs AH LANE et
als} Received of S. Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee
ten Dollars and 84 ¼ cents it being one fourth of My Mothers who was ---
Triphena WEST Interest in Said Lands who was an heir of Jessee LANE Decd Said
Lands was Sold by Said Allison Some time in the Year 1876 by an order of the
Smith County Court and Distributed under Said order this June the 29th
1877 MJ MAHERY William (his x mark) MAHERY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…MJ MAKERY & William MALERY…
Witness at office This June
29 1877
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Lemuel H LANE vs AH LAW
(LANE) et als} Received of S Allison Clerk forty three Dollars and 37 cnts in
full of My Distributive Shear in Both of the land notes in the above cause on A
WILLIAMS & L.W. RUSSELL Said land was Sold by an order of the County Court
of Smith County and Distributed by an order of Said Court This June the 29th
1877 JA (her x mark) McDALE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Julia A. McDALE….
This June the 29th
1877 S Allison Clerk
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Lemuel H LANE vs AH LAW
(LANE) et als} Received of S Allison Clerk fifty four Dollars and 21 cents it
being in full of Tobe LANE (43.37) interest in the Lands of his father Jessee
LANE Decd which he conveyed to me which conveyance is Recorded in the Registers
office at Carthage Smith County Said amount includes my interest in Said Lands
as an heir of Triphena WEST Decd which is $10.84 ¼ Said lands was Sold by an
order of the Smith County Court Tennessee and Distributed under Said order This
June 29th 1877 N.J. WEST
State of Tennessee Smith County} personally appeared…NJ WEST…the
within Rept to be his act and Deed…
Witness at office this June
29 1877 S Allison Clk
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---- C PERKINS & others
vs ---- ETHRIDGE others} Received of S Allison Clerk of the County Court Thirty
Seven Dollars and – cents Less 125 cnts for recording this Rept in full of My
Distributive Shear in the Land that Belong to Claiborn (HULL, HALL??), Decast
Sold & Distributed by an order of this Court, this August the --- August
1877 Eliza (her x mark) GREGORY Bethel
Y (his x mark) GREGORY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared….Bethel GREGORY….then came Eliza GREGORY the wife
of Bethell GREGORY Sepprate and apart from her husband….
Witness at office this August
6th (?) 1877 S Allison Clk
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Thomas J OLDHAM et als vs
Richard OLDHAM et als} received, September the 3rd 1877 of John P.
Yelton former Clerk of the Smith County Court and Commissioner in the above,
Fourteen Dollars, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the
distributive share of William H. PIPER, he being a grand child of George OLDHAM
Deceased, arising from the sale of the land of the said George OLDHAM deceased
Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
cause. William H. (his x mark) PIPER attest C.C. FORD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…William H. PIPER….
Witness my hand at office,
this the --- day of September 1877
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison DC.
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Thomas J. OLDHAM et als vs
Richard OLDHAM et als} Received, September the 3rd 1877, of John P. Yelton,
former Clerk of the Smith County Court and Commissioner in the above cause,
Fourteen Dollars, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the
distributive Share, of Francis COTHRAN, formerly Francis PIPER, she being a
grand child of George OLDHAM Deceased, arising from the Sale of the land
belonging to the said George OLDHAM deceased, sold and distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. Thomas A. (his x mark)
COTHRAN attest C.C. FORD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Thomas A. COTHRAN….
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Paid $20.00
Benjamin S. ENOCH Estate received, September the 8th 1877
of Iverson A. ENOCH Administrator of the Estate of Benjamin S. ENOCH Deceased
Thirty one Dollars and 02 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in
full of all money and effects in his hands as such Administrator, and it being
in full of my distributive Share of the personal Estate of said decedant M. (her x mark) FULLER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…M.A. FULLER…she executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 8th day of September 1877
Samuel Allison clk By A.A.
Allison DC.
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A.W. ALLEN et als vs Henry
FRANKLIN et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the Smith County Court and
Commissioner in the above cause, One Hundred and Sixty five Dollars and 82
cents in of the distributive share of Henry FRANKLIN in his own right, One
hundred and sixty five dollars and 82 cents in full of the distributive share
of Jane SADLER by purchase and One hundred and sixty five dollars and 82 cents
in full of the distributive share of L. FRANKLIN by purchase and forty four
dollars and 35 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of
amount allowed him by decree of the Smith County Court, it being in full of all
moneys and effects in the hands of said Samuel Allison Clerk &C arising
from the Sale of the lands of John FRANKLIN deceased, Sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. This the 8th
day of September 1877. Henry
FRANKLIN Received also twenty seven
dollars & 69 cents amount due me in addition to above on account of mistake
Oct 5th 1877 Henry FRANKLIN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Henry
FRANKLIN…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 8th day of Sept 1877, Samuel Allison Clerk
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Received of John JONES as
Guardian for Tennessee GARRISON who is now Dead, and leaves me her Mother an
heir of her Estate which is one Eighth interest in Said Estate, one hundred and
nine dollars and 16 cents Less one Dollar and 25 cents for Recording this
Receipt, This 10th 1877 M.L.
(her x mark) GARRISON Attest S Allison
Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…M.L.
GARRISON…
This September the 10th
1877 S. Allison Clk,
RH. TIMBERLAKE et als vs
James TIMBERLAKE et als}Received of S Allison Clk & Commissioner of the
Smith County Court fourteen dollars and 81 cents in full of my Distributive Shear
in my Mothers Estate who was an heir in Jehu TIMBERLAKEs Estate and her name
was Mary B COLVERT the above amount was my interest in the first land note Said
land was Sold by an order of this Court & Distributed under Said order less
one Dollar & 25 cents for Recording This Rept This Septer the 12th
1877 A.J. COLVERT as attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…AJ
COLVERT…
This September the 12th
1877 S. Allison Clk
Jehu TIMBERLAKE Estate} Know
all men by these presents that I James W COLVERT of Wayne County Tennessee have
made constituted & appointed and by these presents doth make and appoint AJ
COLVERT of Smith County and State aforesaid my true and Lawful Attorney for me
and in my name place & Stead to Collect…
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…money or moneys from Either
the Circuit or County Court Clk of Smith County Tennessee that is Due from my
Grand father Estate who was Known as Jehu TIMBERLAKE and also make the Said AJ
COLVERT my Lawful Attorney to Collect the money or moneys that will be Due me
from Either of Said Circuit or County Clerks of Said County of Smith in the
month of January 1878 Giving and Granting unto my Said Attorney full power and
authority to do & perform all & Every act & Thing whatsoever
Requiret & necessary to be done in & about the Collection of Said Money
or Moneys as I might or Could do if Personally present herby Ratifying &
Confirming all that my Said Attorneys Shall Lawfully do or Cause to be Done by
virtue thereof in witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand & Seal this
the 24th day of August 1877
JW COLVERT
State of Tennessee Wayne
County} Personally appeared…JW
COLVERT…
Witness my hand at office
with the Seal of office affixed This the 24th day of August
1877 John H Cole Clk
State of Tennessee Wayne County} I TS C--- Chairman of the County Court…herby
certify that John H Cole…is & was acting as County Court Clerk…
This Septr 7th
1877 TS C--- Chairman Wayne Cty CT
State of Tennessee Wayne
County} I John H Cole Clerk…herby
Certify that Thomas S C---…is and was…Chairman of the County Court…
Given under my hand and Seal
at office Septr 7th 1877
John W Cole Wayne County by PN Craig
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J.H. & A.R. DAVIS et als
vs} Received, September the 12th 1877 of Samuel Allison Clerk of the
County Court of Smith County, Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause,
One Hundred and twenty four Dollars & 58 cents, Less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt, in full of the distributive share of James H. DAVIS out
of the funds received on the first note arising from the Sale of the lands of
B.M. DAVIS Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause; my said Share being one ninth of said Estate James H DAVIS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James H DAVIS…Witness my hand at office, this the
12th day of September 1877. Samuel Allison clerk By AA. Allison D.C.
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J.H. & A.R. DAVIS et als
vs} Received, September the 12th 1877 of Samuel Allison clerk of the
County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, and Commissioner in the above cause,
One Hundred and twenty four dollars and 58 cents, Less $1.25 for recording this
receipt, in full of the distributive Share of A.R. DAVIS, out of the funds
received on the first note arising from the Sale of the lands of B.M. DAVIS
deceased, Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause, my said share being one ninth of said Estate AR. DAVIS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…A.R. DAVIS…Witness my hand at office, this the 12th
day of September 1877. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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B.S. ENOCHs Estate} Received
September the 15th 1877 of I.A. ENOCH Administrator of the Estate of
B.S. ENOCH deceased, Thirty one Dollars & 02 cents, less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt, in full of the distributive Share of W.J. ENOCH out of
the personal Estate of the Said B.S. ENOCH deceased, as shown from the final
Settlement with the clerk W.J. (his x
mark) ENOCH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.J. ENOCH…Witness my hand at office, this the 15th
day of September 1877. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
B.S. ENOCHs Estate} Received
September the 15th 1877 of I.A. ENOCH, Administrator of the Estate
of B.S. ENOCH deceased, Thirty one dollars & 02 cents, less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt, in full of the distributive Share of L.B. JENKINS, out
of the personal estate of the Said B.S. ENOCH deceased, as shown from the final
Settlement with the clerk. JW JENKINS
Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.W. JENKINS…Witness my hand at office, this the 15th
day of September 1877. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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B.S. ENOCKs Estate} Received,
September the 15th 1877, of I.A. ENOCH Administrator of the Estate
of B.S. ENOCH deceased, One Hundred and four Dollars and 68 cents less $1.25
fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of David R.
ENOCH out of the personal Estate of B.S. ENOCH deceased as Shown from the final
Settlements with the clerk David R.
(his x mark) ENOCH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…David R. ENOCH…Witness my hand at office, this the
15th day of September 1877.
A.A. Allison D.C.
B.S. ENOCKs Estate} Received,
September the 15th 1877 of I.A. ENOCH Administrator of the Estate of
B.S. ENOCH deceased, Thirty one dollars and 2 cents less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt, in full of the distributive Share of Mary E. GRIFFIN,
out of the personal Estate of B.S. ENOCH, as shown from the final Settlement
with the clerk. John T. GRIFFIN Mary E. GRIFFIN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John T. GRIFFIN and Mary E. GRIFFIN his wife…then
came Mary E. GRIFFIN…privately and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 15th day of September 1877. A.A. Allison D.C.
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M.F.M. PASCHAL et als vs C.D.
SHAW et als} Received, September the 18th 1877, of Samuel Allison
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, and Commissioner in the
above cause, One Hundred and Eighty five dollars and 95 cents less $1.25 fee
for recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of M.F.M. PASCHAL,
arising from the Sale of the lands of Anderson PASCHAL deceased, Sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. M.F.M. PASCHAL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…M.F.M. PASCHAL…he executed…
Witness my hand at office
this the 18th day of Sept 1877.
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
M.F.M. PASCHAL et als vs C.D.
SHAW et als} Received, September the 18th 1877 of Samuel Allison
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, and Commissioner in the
above cause One hundred and Eighty five dollars and 95 cents, less $1.25 for
recording this receipt, in full of the distributive Share of J.A. PASCHAL,
arising from the Sale of the lands of Anderson PASCHAL deceased, Sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause M.F.M. PASCHAL Atty in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…M.F.M.
PASCHAL…he executed…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 18th day of Sept 1877.
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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M.F.M. PASCHAL et als vs C.D.
SHAW et als} Received, September the 18th 1877 of Samuel Allison
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, and Commissioner in the
above cause one hundred and Eighty-five dollars and 95 cents less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt, in full of the distributive Share of Henry Lee PASCHAL,
arising from the Sale of the lands of Anderson PASCHAL deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause M.F.M. PASCHAL Atty in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…M.F.M. PASCHAL…he executed…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 18th day of September 1877. Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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A.W. ALLEN & others vs
Henry FRANKLIN & others} Received of S Allison Clerk & Commissioner one
hundred hundred and Seventyfive Dollars and five cents less one Dollar and 25
cents for Recording This Recpt in full of our Distributive Shar in the above
case it being the amount due us from the Sale of the Lands Sold by Said S
Allison Clerk & Commissioner belong to the Estate of John FRANKLIN Decs
under a Decree of this Court and Distributed by an order of Said Court This
Septr The 18th 1877 A.W.
ALLEN M.A. (her x mark) ALLEN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…A.W. ALLEN…then came M.A. ALLEN the wife of A.W.
ALLEN Sepperate and apart…
This Septr the 18th
1877 S Allison Clk
A.W. ALLEN & others vs
Henry FRANKLIN & others} Received of S Allison as Clerk & Commissioner
of the County Court of Smith County one hundred and Seventy five Dollars and
five cents less one Dollar and 25 cents for Recording This Recpt in full of the
amount Due us arising from the Sale of the Lands Sold by the Said Clerk
belonging to the Estate of John FRANKLIN Decd by an order of the County Court
of Smith County and Distributed under Said order JM HIGH Sally (her x
mark) HIGH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Joseph HIGH…then came Sally HIGH the wife of Joe
HIGH Sepperate and apart…
This Septer the 18th
1877 S Allison Clk
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Isham BEASLEY others vs
A.H.SMITH others} O Bill to Sell Land
Received of S Allison Clerk
Eighteen Dollars and 92 cents Less One Dollar and Twenty five cents for Recording
this Recpt it being in full of my Distributive Shear in the first Land note in
the above cause. Given under my hand at office this Decr 7th
1877 Jessee (his x mark) BEASLEY Attest A.A. Allison
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Jessee
BEASLEY…
This Decr 7th
1877 S Allison Clk
Isham BEASLEY & others vs
A.H.SMITH & others} Received of S Allison Clerk & Commissioner Eighteen
Dollars and 92 cents Less one Dollar and 25 cents for Recording this Rept it
being my Distributive Shear in the Last Land note in the above cause This
August 8th 1878 Sally (her x
mark) SMITH F.M. SMITH Attest S. Allison
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Sally
SMITH…
This August the 8th
1878 S Allison Clk
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B.S. ENOCH’s Estate}
received, September the 21st 1877 of I.A. ENOCH, Administrator of
the Estate of Benjamin S. ENOCH deceased, Thirty one dollars and 2 cents less
$1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive Share of F.A.
WILLIAMS, out of the personal Estate of the Said B.S. ENOCH deceased, as shown
from the final settlement made with the clerk
F.S. (her x mark) WILLIAMS S.P.
WILLIAMS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…SP
WILLIAMS…then came F.S. WILLIAMS his wife Sepperate and apart…
This September the 21st
1877 S Allison Clk
Isham BEASLEY others vs
A.H.SMITH others} Recd of S Allison Clerk & Commissioner Eighteen Dollars
and 92 cents Less one Dollar and 25 cents for Recording this Recpt it being my
Distributive Shear in the Last Land note in the above cause and in full of all
moneys in his hands Said Land was Sold by an order of This Smith Cty Court and
Distributed under Said order This Jany the 29th 1879 Jessee (his
mark) BEASLY Attest W. (?) GOLD
State of Tennessee personally
appeared…Jessee BEASLY…
This Jany 29th
1879 S Allison Clk
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Thomas KITCHING et als vs
Moses ALLEN et als} O Bill to sell Land
Received, October the 1st
1877 of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County, One Hundred
and Thirty seven dollars and 50 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt
in full of the distributive shares of the heirs of William KITCHING deceased,
said fund arising from the sale of the real and Personal Estate of James and
Mary KITCHING deceased, and being turned over to the said S. Allison By B.f.C.
Smith former clerk of the County Court and N.W. PHILIPS Administrator of James
KITCHING deceased and ordered by decree of this court to be distributed T.KITCHING Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee personally
appeared…Thomas KITCHING…
Witness my hand at office
this the 1st day of October 1877
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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J.H. & A.R. DAVIS Admr et
als vs John S. DAVIS & others} Received, October the 1st 1877 of
Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County and Commissioner in
the above cause One hundred and twenty four dollars and 58 cents, less $1.25
fee for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive Share of Fanny
APPLE, out of the funds received on the first land note, arising from the sale
of the lands of B.M. DAVIS deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above cause,
Fannie APPLE L.B. APPLE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…L.B. APPLE…then came Fannie APPLE wife of the said
L.B. APPLE, privately and apart from her said husband…Witness my hand at
office, this the 1st day of October 1877. Samuel Allison Clerk By
A.A. Allison D.C.
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James A. BARRETT & W.B.
DENNY Extr &C vs Akillis OLIVER & others} received, October the 1st
1877 of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County and
Commissioner in the above cause Five Hundred and Seventy six dollars and 56
cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, the Same having been ordered
by the Court to be paid over to me, and it being the funds received on the
lands sold in this cause. James A.
BARRETT one Executer of Banks OLIVER Deceased
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James A. BARRETT…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 1st day of October 1877
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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The State of Texas County of
Rains} Know all men by these presents, that we Thomas D. KITCHING and William M. KITCHING and Sarah W.
McMAHAN, Mary H. APPLE and Margarett B. FORTENBERRY (formerly Sarah W. Mary H.
and Margarett B. KITCHING) and their husbands, J.W. McMAHAN, W.D. APPLE and
O.A. FORTENBERRY of the Counties of Rains and Hunt and State aforesaid, for and
in consideration of the maternal love and affection that we have and bear for
our mother Charlotte KITCHING of Rains County, Texas and for the further
consideration of the sum of one dollar to us in hand paid by the said Charlotte
KITCHING, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, do by these presents,
give, grant, bargain and sell and convey to the said Charlotte KITCHING, all
the right, title, claim and interest that we have in right of our father,
William KITCHING deceased in and to the estate or any part thereof of our
grandmother Mary KITCHING deceased, late of Smith County, Tennessee and we
hereby authorize the said Charlotte KITCHING our mother as aforesaid to take
charge of receive and receipt for in her own name or by her Attorney, all
moneys or other effects due to us as aforesaid, in said Smith County, in the
State of Tennessee, hereby relinquishing the Same to her the said Charlotte
KITCHING her heirs and assigns forever. In testamony whereof we hereto set our
hands, this 19th day of July A.D. 1877 Thomas D. KITCHING W. M.
KITCHING Sarah W. McMAHAN J.W. McMAHAN Mary H. APPLE W.D.
APPLE Margarett B. FORTENBERRY O.A. FORTENBERRY
The State of Texas County of
Rains} …personally appeared Thomas D. KITCHING, Wm M. KITCHING Sarah W. McMAHAN
and her husband J.W. McMAHAN, Mary H. APPLE and her husband W.D. APPLE, and
Margarett B. FORTENBERRY and her husband O.A. FORTENBERRY…
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…and the said Sarah W.
McMAHAN, Mary H. APPLE and Margarett B. FORTENBERRY having been examined by me
privately and apart from their said husbands…
To certify all of which I
hereto set my hand officially, and affix my Notarial seal, this 19th
day of July A.D. 1877. John R. McMAHAN Notary Public Rains County, Texas
The State of Texas County of
Rains} I, Thos M Allred County Clerk…certify that John R. McMAHAN…is now and
was…a Notary Public…
To certify which, Given under
my hand and seal of office, in Emery Texas, this 20th day of July
A.D. 1877 Thos M. Allred County Clerk
Rains Co Texas
The State of Texas County of Rains}
I, E.P. Kerby hereby certify that I am Judge…and that Thomas M Allred is and
was…County Clerk…I also certify that John R. McMAHAN is and was…a Notary
Public…This 24th day of August A.D. 1877. E.P. Kearby County Judge,
Rains County Texas
A True Copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
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The State of Oregon County of
Lane} Know all men by these presents that we James W. KITCHING and Elizabeth
BRUDING (BREEDING) (formerly Elizabeth KITCHING) and her husband James BRUDING
(BREEDING) of the County and State aforesaid, for and in consideration of the
maternal love and affection that we have and bear for our mother Charlotte
KITCHING of Rains County in the State of Texas and for the further
consideration of one dollar to us in hand paid by said Charlotte KITCHING, the
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, do by these presents, give, grant,
bargain, sell and convey to the said Charlotte KITCHING, all the right, title,
claim and interest, that we have in right of our father William KITCHING
deceased, in and to the Estate or any part thereof of our grand-mother, Mary
KITCHING deceased, late of Smith County, Tennessee, and we hereby authorize the
said Charlotte KITCHING our mother as aforesaid, to take charge of, receive and
receipt for in her own name or by her Attorney, all money or other effects due
to us as aforesaid, in said Smith County in the State of Tennessee, hereby
relinquishing the same to her the said Charlotte KITCHING her heirs and assigns
forever. In testamony whereof we hereto set our hands this 16th day
of June A.D. 1877 Elizabeth H. BRUDING
(BREEDING) J.M. BRUDING (BREEDING) J.W.
KITCHING Witness G.P. D--- J.C. Shields
State of Oregon County of
Lane} Personally appeared… Elizabeth H. BRUDING (BREEDING) and James M. BRUDING
(BREEDING) her husband and J.W. KITCHING…
Witness my hand and seal,
this the 16th day of June 1877. George B. Dorris Notary Public
State of Oregon County of
Lane} I, Joel Ware do hereby certify that I am County Clerk…that George…
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…B. Dorris is a Notary
Public…
Witness my hand and the Seal
of the Court affixed, this June 16th 1877. Joel Ware County Judge
State of Oregon County of
Lane}I, Joshua G. Walton, County Judge…certify that Geo. B. Dorris was…Notary
Public…and that Joel Ware was County Clerk…
In testamony of which I
hereunto set my hand this 29 day of August A.D. 1877. Joshua J. Walton County
Judge… A true copy Attest AA Allison Deputy Clerk of Smith County
Court
The State of Texas County of
Rains} Know all men by these presents that I Charlotte KITCHING of said County
and State relict of William KITCHING deceased do hereby make constitute and
appoint Thomas KITCHING of Smith County in the State of Tennessee my Attorney
in fact, with authority for me and in my name to ask for, demand, receive and
receipt for any and all moneys due to me form the Estate of my mother-inlaw,
Mary KITCHING deceased, late of Smith County, Tennessee, as well as that which
is due to me as transferee of my children, as that which is due to me in my own
right as heir of my late husband, William KITCHING deceased, hereby giving and
granting unto my said Attorney full power…
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…and authority to do and
perform all and every act and thing whatever requisite and necessary to be done
in and about the premises as fully to
all intents and purposes as I might or could do if personally present; hereby
ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney shall lawfully do by virtue
hereof. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand, this 19th day
of July A.D. 1877 Charlotte KITCHING
The State of Texas County of
Rains} …personally appeared Charlotte KITCHING…To certify which I hereto set my
hand officially and affix my Notarial seal, this 19th day of July
A.D. 1877 John R. McMAHAN Notary Public
The State of Texas County of Rains}
I, Thos M. Allred…certify that John R. McMAHAN…is now and was…a Notary Public…
To certify which, given under
my hand and seal of office in Emery, Rains County Texas This July 20th
A.D. 1877 Thos M. Allred County Clerk
Rains Co Texas
The State of Texas County of
Rains} I,E.P. Kearby hereby certify that I am Judge…and that Thomas M Allred is
and was…County Clerk…I also certify that John R. McMAHAN is and was…a Notary
Public…
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…This 24th day of
August A.D. 1877. E.P. Kearby County Judge, Rains County Texas
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
M.F.M. PASCHAL others vs C.D.
SHAW others} Received of J.H. BAIRD Adm of the Estate of Anderson PASCHAL Decd
nineteen Dollars and 95 cents Less one Dollar and 25 cts for Recording this
Rept it being the ballance of my Distributive Shear in the personal Estate in
Said Estate in the hands of Said BAIRD, this October 23rd 1877 C.D. SHAW
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…C.D. SHAW…the execution of the within Recpt to be
her act…October the 23rd 1877
S Allison Clk
MFM PASCHAL others vs C.D.
SHAW others} Received of J.H. BAIRD Admr of the Estate of Anderson PASCHAL Decd
nineteen Dollars and 95 cents it being a ballance in full of my Distributive
Shear in the personal Estate of my Said Father Decd in the hand of Said J.H.
BAIRD Less one Dollar and 25 cents for Recording this Rept this October the 23rd
1877 M.F.M. PASCHAL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…M.F.M. PASCHAL...
Witness my hand at office
this the 23rd day of October 1877
Samuel Allison Clerk
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MFM PASHAL others vs CD SHAW
others} Received of JH BAIRD Adm of the Estate of Anderson PASCHAL Decst one
hundred & nineteen Dollars and 95 cents Less one Dollar and 25 cents for
Recording this Recpt in full of My Distributive Shear in the personal Estate of
My Dect Father Anderson PASCHAL Dec in the hands of JH BAIRD Admr this Octor 23
1877 J.A. PASCHAL by M.F.M. PASCHAL
Atty in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…MFM PASCHAL…October the 23rd 1877 S Allison Clk
MFM PASHAL others vs CD SHAW
others} Received of J.H. BAIRD Adm of the Estate of Anderson PASCHAL Decd
nineteen Dollars and 95 cents Less one Dollar & 25 for Recording this Recpt
it being in full of Distributive Shear of the Distributive Shear of Henry L.
PASHCHAL a son of S.W. PACHASCEH Decst who Lives in the State of Georgia this
October the 23rd 1877 H.L.
PASCHAL M.F.M. PASCHAL Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…MFM PASCHAL...
This October 23rd
1877 Samuel Allison Clerk
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MFM PASCHAL others vs CD SHAW
others} Received, October the 23rd 1877 of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause One hundred and eighty five
dollars and 95 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the
distributive share of C.D. SHAW it being one sixth arising from the Sale of the
lands of Anderson PASCHAL deceased Sold and distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court in the above cause, said amount being in full of all moneys
coming to me from the sale of said land
C.D. SHAW
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…C.D. SHAW wife of Wm. B. SHAW, privately and apart
from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 23rd day of October 1877.
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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M.F.M. PASCHAL et als vs CD
SHAW et als} Received of S Allison Clk
& Commissioner one hundred and ten dollars & 93 cts and Six Dollars and
65 cnts interest on Said note Said note was made payable to JH BAIRD as
Administrator of Anderson PASCHAL Deast by NT PASCHAL and MFM PASCHAL Said S
Allison was ordered at a former Term of This Court to pay Said amount to Said
J.H BAIRD as Adm out of the funds in my
hands belong to the Said NT PASCHAL out of the Land funds in his hands. This
October 23rd 1877 J.H. BAIRD
Adm of Anderson PASCHAL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…J.H. BAIRD…
Witness at office this
October 23rd 1877 S Allison
Clk
AC PERKINS and others vs Mary
ETHRIDGE others} Received of S Allison Clerk Thirty Seven Dollars 17 cents Less
One Dollar and 25 cents for Recording this Rept in full of my Distributive
Shear in the Real Estate of the Estate of Clairber HALL Decest Said Land was
Sold under a Decree of This Court and Distributed under Said order This October
the 28th 1877. Sallie (her x
mark) PURKINS Adam (his x mark) C.
PURKINS Attest A.A. Allison
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Sallie PERKINS…Sepperately and apart from her Said
husband…then came A.C. PURKINS and Both acknowledged…
This October the 28th
1877 S Allison Clk
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Benjamin S. ENOCH’s Estate]
Received, November the 1st 1877 of Iverson A. ENOCK Administrator of
the Estate of Benjamin S. ENOCH deceased Thirty one dollars and 2 cents Less
$1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive Share of
Elizabeth ENOCH (She being the widow of the Said Benjamin S. ENOCH) out of the
personal Estate of said decedant
Elizabeth (her x mark) ENOCK
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Elizabeth ENOCH…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 1st day of November 1877
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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S.G. RICHARDSON et als vs. Thos.
O. RICHARDSON et als} Received, November the 6th 1877 of Samuel
Allison clerk of the Smith County Court and commissioner in the above cause,
fifty-five dollars ands 57 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in
full of the distributive share of Frances J. RICHARDSON, she being the widow of
John RICHARDSON deceased, it arising from the Sale of the personal estate of
said John RICHARDSON deceased and turned over to said Allison Clerk by the
Administrator of said Estate under the decree of the County Court in the above
cause, and being ordered by said Court to be distributed according to law. Frances J RICHARDSON By RP BROOKS Attorney
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…R.P. BROOKS…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 6th day of November 1877.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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S.G. RICHARDSON et als vs
Thos. O. RICHARDSON et als} Received, November the 6th 1877 of
Samuel Allison clerk of the Smith County Court and Commissioner in the above
cause, five hundred and twenty three dollars and 39 2/7 cents, less $1.25 fee
for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive share of Benjamin F.
RICHARDSON, a Son of John RICHARDSON deceased, it being in full of the personal
Estate of said decedant, and also in full of the funds paid in on the first
land note, arising from the sale of the lands of said John RICHARDSON deceased,
Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
cause, See Minute Book No 2, Page 3 & 4. Frances J. RICHARDSON Guardian of
Benjamin F. RICHARDSON By RP BROOKS: Attorney
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…R.P. BROOKS…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 6th day of November 1877.
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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S.G. RICHARDSON et als vs
Thos. O. RICHARDSON et als} Received, November the 6th 1877 of
Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County and commissioner in
the above cause, Sixty – five dollars and 39 2/7 cents less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt, in full of the distributive share of S.G.RICHARDSON, a
Son of John RICHARDSON deceased, it being in full of the personal Estate of
said decedant, and also in full of the fund paid in on the first note, arising
from the sale of the lands of John RICHARDSON deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above case, See Minute Book
No 2, Pages 3 and 4. S.G. RICHARDSON By RP BROOKS Attorney
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…R.P. BROOKS…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 6th day of November 1877.
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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S.G. RICHARDSON et als vs
Thos. O. RICHARDSON et als} Received, November the 6th 1877 of
Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County and Commissioner in
the above cause, Seventy eight dollars and 39 2/7 cents less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of Jane VEACH, she
being a daughter of John RICHARDSON deceased, it being in full of the personal
Estate and also in full of the fund paid in on the first land note, arising
from the sale of the lands of John RICHARDSON deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. See Minute Book
No 2, Pages 3 & 4 Jane VEACH By RP BROOKS Attorney
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.P. BROOKS…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 6th day of November 1877.
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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SG RICHARDSON et als vs Thos O
RICHARDSON et als} Received of S Allison Clek one hundred Dollars our fee
Attaned us by the Court in the above Cause This Nov 7th 1877 A.A. & C. SWOPE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…AA & C SWOPE…
This Nov 7th
1877 S Allison Clk
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S.G. RICHARDSON et als vs
Thos O. RICHARDSON et als} O Bill to sell land
Received, November the 10th
1877 of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee,
and commissioner in the above cause One Hundred and fifty-eight dollars and 39
2/7 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the
distributive share of Cyrena CARDWELL, a daughter of John RICHARDSON deceased,
of the funds paid in on the first land note, arising from the sale of the lands
of the said John RICHARDSON deceased, Sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith Court, in the above cause and said amount being in full of the
personal Estate of said decedant, which amount is ordered by the Court to be
paid over to me. See Minute Book No 2 Pages 3 and 4. Syrena CARDWELL Isaac N (his x mark) CARDWELL Attest S Allison Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Isaac M. CARDWELL…then came Cyrina CARDWELL wife of
the Said Isaac M. CARDWELL, privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 10th day of November 1877.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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M.F.M. PASCHAL et als vs C.D.
SHAW et als} O Bill to Sell Land
Received, November the 10th
1877 of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of the County of Smith and
State of Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, One hundred and eighty
five dollars and 95 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, and also
Less Twenty five dollars subject to the fee of A.A. & C. SWOPE in this
case, in full of the distributive share of Serena POPE daughter of Anderson
PASCHAL deceased, arising from the Sale of the lands of said decedant, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause Levi BAIRD Adm of Serena POPE deceased
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Levi BAIRD…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 10th day of November 1877. Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
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S.G. RICHARDSON et als vs Thos O. RICHARDSON et als}
Received, November the 12th
1877 of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee,
and commissioner in the above cause Twenty dollars and 5 cents, Less $1.25 for
recording this receipt, in full of the distributive share of J.W. RICHARDSON,
Son of Daniel RICHARDSON deceased and Grand son of John RICHARDSON deceased, of
the funds paid in on the first land note, arising from the Sale of the lands of
said John RICHARDSON deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court and also in full of the personal estate of said decedant,
See Minute Book No 2 Pages 3 and 4. J.W. RICHERSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…J.W. RICHARDSON…
This Nov 12th
1877. S Allison clk
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S.G. RICHARDSON et als vs Thos O. RICHARDSON et als}
Received November the 12th
1877 of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of the County of Smith and
State of Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, Sixty dollars and 15
cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive
shares of L.C. RICHARDSON, E.B. RICHARDSON AND G.B. RICHARDSON, children of
Daniel RICHARDSON deceased and Grand children of John RICHARDSON deceased, of
the funds paid in on the first land note, arising from the Sale of the lands of
the said John RICHARDSON deceased Sold and distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court in the above cause, and also in full of the personal Estate
of said decedant See Minute Book Number 2 Pages 3 and 4. J.W. RICHERSON Gardion
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…J.W. RICHARDSON as Guardian…
This Nov the 12th
1877 S Allison clk
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S.G. RICHARDSON et als vs Thos O. RICHARDSON et als}
Received, November the 12th
1877 of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee and
commissioner in the above cause, Twenty dollars and 5 cents less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of M.C. RICHARDSON,
daughter of Daniel RICHARDSON deceased and Grand daughter of John RICHARDSON
deceased, of the funds paid in on the first land note arising from the Sale of
the lands of the said John RICHARDSON deceased, Sold and distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause and also in full of the
personal Estate of said decedant, See minute Book Number 2 Pages 3 & 4.
M.C. RICHERSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…M.C. RICHARDSON…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 12th day of November 1877.
Samuel Allison clerk
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R.W KNIGHT et als vs Heirs of
John HIGH} Received November 14th 1877 of B.f.C. Smith former clerk
& commissioner in the above case One Hundred & Sixty eight Dollars 98
cts less Atty fees and costs paid by BfC Smith & fee for recording this
receipt of $28.25 leaving amount in cash received of $140.73 in full of the
amount due R.W. KNIGHT under the decree of the County Court in this case &
paid me as the Assignee of said R.W. KNIGHT by the decree of the Chancery Court
of Smith County in the case of WS HOBY vs R.W. KNIGHT & others W.S. HAILEY assignee of R.W. KNIGHT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…WS HALY…
Witness my hand at office
this November 14th 1877 S
Allison clk
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S.G. RICHARDSON et als vs Thos O. RICHARDSON et als}
Received, November the 15th
1877 of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee,
and Commissioner in the above cause Twenty dollars and 5 cents less $1.25 fee
for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive share of R.C. RICHARDSON, Son of Daniel RICHARDSON
and grand Son of John RICHARDSON deceased, out of the funds paid in on the
first land note arising from the sale of the lands of the said John RICHARDSON
deceased, Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause and also in full of the personal Estate of said decedant See
minute Book number 2. Pages 3 and 4 RC RICHARSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Riley C. RICHARDSON…
Witness my hand at office
this the 15th day of November 1877.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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Mulenberg County Kentucky Nov
17th 1877. I, William B. DAVIS of the County and State above named
do nominate and appoint and confirm the appointment of James H. DAVIS, my true
and lawful attorney to collect all moneys due me as one of the heirs of Benjamin
M DAVIS, in the County of Smith, in the State of Tennessee to receive and
receipt for the same, and do all thing as fully and lawfully as I could do if I
was personally present, hereby confirming all and every act of my said
Attorney, In witness whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed my
seal, day and date above written W.B.
DAVIS
State of Kentucky County of
Muhlenberg} I, John E. Reece clerk…certify that the foregoing Power of Attorney
from William B. Davis…to James H. DAVIS…was produce to me…and requested the
same to be certified…
Witness my hand and seal of
said Court, this the 17th day of November 1877 Jno E. Reece clk
State of Kentucky County of
Muhlenberg} I, J.C. Thompson Judge…certify that John E. Reece…is clerk…and that
said Reece’s Signature is genuine.
Witness my hand, this 17th
day of November 1877 J.C. Thompson
State of Kentucky County of
Muhlenberg} I, John E. Reece clerk…certify that J.C. Thompson is Judge…and that
his signature…
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…is genuine.
Witness my hand as clerk of
said Court, this 17th day of November 1877 Jno E. Reece clerk
A true copy attest
A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk of
Smith County Court Tenn
J.H. & A.R. DAVIS Admrs
et als vs John S. DAVIS & others} Received, December the 12th
1877 of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of the County and State
aforesaid, and commissioner in the above cause, One hundred and twenty four
dollars and 58 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the
distributive share of William B. DAVIS, out of the funds received on the first
land note, arising from the Sale of the lands of Benjamin M. DAVIS deceased,
Sold and distributed under the decree of the County Court in the above
cause. James H DAVIS Atty of William B DAVIS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James H DAVIS…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 12th day of December 1877
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Received of H.P. DOWELL
Administrator of Martha BAIRD Decst Sixty Three Dollars and Thirty cents in
full of My Distributive Shear in the personal Estate of Martha G BAIRD Decst in
the hands of Said Adm on Final Settlement This Jany 8th 1878 WF DOWELL Attest WA DOWELL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…WF DOWELL…
Witness my hand at office
this Jany 8th 1898 S
Allison Clk
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B.S. ENOCH’s Estate} Received
December this the 29th 1877. of Iverson A. ENOCH, Administrator of
the Estate of B.S. ENOCH deceased, Thirty one dollars and 2 cents, less $1.25
fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive Share of the Personal
Estate of Said decedant T.A. (his x
mark) ENOCH Attest A.A. Allison
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…T.A. ENOCH…
Witness my hand at office,
this the29th day of December 1877.
Samuel Allison clk
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S.B. CHAMBERS et als v Hosey
CORMON et als} Received January 14th 1878 of B.f.C. Smith former
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & commissioner in the above case
Sixty five Dollars & 56 cts less fee for recording receipt and proof of
heirship; in full of the amount due James W. EAKER decsd who was a son &
heir of Sarah CARMON Decd who was a daughter & heir of Lithe CORMON
formerly Lithe CHAMBERS said fund arrising from the sale of the real estate of
William CHOMBERS & Elizabeth CHOMBERS dec sold and distributed under the
decree of the county Court in the above case. The amount being paid to SB
CHOMBERS Administrator of said James W EAKER decd – S.B. CHAMBERS admr James W.
AKER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…S.B. CHOMBERS…
Witness my hand at office
Janry 14th 1878. S Allison
Clk
Power of Attorney} Know all
men by these presents; that David C SKAGGS Admr of Jas W. EAKEN Jr deceased of
the Town of Clarkton, County of Dunklin, in the State of Missouri, have made,
constituted and appointed and by these presents do make, constitute and appoint
David HODGES his true and lawful Attorney, for him and in his name, place and
stead, to collect, receive and receipt for any and all money due the late James
W. EAKEN Jr. deceased, giving and granting to him, said Attorney full power and
authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite
and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully, to all intents
and purposes as he might or could do if personally present at the doing
thereof, with full power of Substitution or revocation, hereby ratifying and
confirming all that his Said Attorney or his Substitute, may or shall lawfully
do, or cause to be done by virtue hereof…
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…In Testimony Whereof, I have
hereunto Set my hand and Seal, this 28th day of August 1877 D.C SKAGGS Administrator of the Estate of
JW. EAKER Jr deceased Witness E
--------
State of Missouri County of
Dunklin} Be it remembered…personally came David C. SKAGGS Admr of J.W. EAKER
deceased…
In testimony whereof, I have
hereto Set my hand and affixed my official Seal, at my office in Kinnett this
28th day of August 1877. Thomas E. Baldwin
State of Missouri County of
Dunklin} The undersigned deposeth and Sayeth that they were acquainted with James
W. EAKER – know him to be the Son of Sarah E. EAKER, who was the daughter of
Hosey M. CARMON and Letha CARMON his wife, whose maiden name was CHAMBERS and
who was the daughter of Elizabeth CHAMBERS deceased, formerly of Smith County,
Tennessee, that Said James W. EAKER now deceased was a half brother of Thomas
J. SKAGGS, infant Son of David C. SKAGGS
D.C. SKAGGS M.W HUBBARD
Subscribed and Sworn to
before me, this 5th day of October 1877. E.C. White, Justice of the Peace.
State of Missouri County of
Dunklin} I hereby certify that E.C. White…was…a Justice of the Peace…
In testimony…
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…whereof, I have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the Seal of my Office, as clerk of the County Court, for
the County aforesaid, This 6th day of November 1877. Thomas E.
Baldwin Clerk By DC
G.W. & S.H. BRADLEY et
als vs Elizabeth B. HUFFHINES et als} Received January the 23rd 1878
of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, and
Commissioner in the above cause, Fifty Dollars in full of amount allowed to me
by order of the County Court in the above cause. See minute Book Charles SWOPE
M.F.M. PASCHAL & others
vs C.D. SHAW & others} Received, January the 26th 1878 of Samuel
Allison clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, and
commissioner in the above cause, Twenty dollars in full of our fee as
Solicitors for Jesse POPE and Levi BAIRD Administrator of the Estate of Serena
POPE deceased, said amount being out of the distributive Share going to the
heirs of said Serena POPE deceased, in this case A.A. & C. SWOPE
Pg 52
J.H. & A.R. DAVIS et als
vs John S. DAVIS et al} Bill to Sell land
Received January the 24th
1878 of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee and
commissioner in the above cause, Sixty two dollars and 29 cents less $1.25 fee
for recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of Robert J. KYLE
grand Son of B.M. DAVIS deceased out of the funds paid in on the first land
note, arising from the Sale of the lands of B.M. DAVIS deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court James H DAVIS Attorney in fact for Robert J.
KYLE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James H. DAVIS…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 24th day of January 1878.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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State of Texas Collin County}
Know all men by these presents that I, George W. EASTES of Collin County Texas
n—McKinney, placing full faith and confidence in Reece ENOCH and Martha ENOCH
of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, do by these presents, nominate,
constitute and appoint the said Reece ENOCH and Martha ENOCH my true and lawful
attorney in fact, for me and in my name, to use all necessary and legal Steps
and means to collect for me and receive for me and in my name, all money or
other property that may be due and coming to me from the Estate of Moses EASTES
Senr deceased, in the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, to make all
compromises that may be necessary, to pass all necessary receipts and for the
Same, and to collect, receive and receipt for all money or property of any kind
or character that may be due and coming to me as an heir at law of Moses EASTES
Senior or as an heir at law or as a legatee of Said party or of any one else or
to collect or receive for me and receipt for Same any money property or Estate
that may be due and coming to me in any capacity or manner from any Source
whatever in the State of Tennessee, or do any other legal acts for me and in
the premises and I hereby fully ratify and confide all my said Attorneys acts
in the premises as fully and as absolutely as if done by me, in my own proper
person. Witness my hand and scroll for Seal, this the 30th day of
November in the year of our Lord, one thousand Eight hundred and Seventy
five G.W. EASTES
State of Tennessee Wilson
County} Personally appeared…George W. EASTES…
Witness my hand at office,
this 1st day of December 1875
J.F. Coe clerk By Alec Britton Deputy
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The State of Texas County of
Fannin} Know all men by these presents that we William D. EASTES and Elizabeth
G. EASTES both of the City of Bonham, in the County of Fannin, State of Texas,
placing full faith and confidence in Reece ENOCH and Martha ENOCH of the County
of Smith in the State of Tennessee, do by these presents, nominate constitute
and appoint the said Reece ENOCH and Martha ENOCH our true and lawfull
attorneys in fact, for us and in our names to use all necessary and legal steps
and means to collect for us and receive for us and in our names all money or
other property that may be due and coming to us from the Estate of Moses EASTES
Senior deceased, in the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, to make all
compromises that may be necessary, to pass all necessary receipts &c for
the Same, and to collect, receive and receipt for all money or property of any
kind or character that may be due and coming to us as heirs at law of Moses
EASTES Senior or Moses EASTES Junior, or as heirs at law or legatees of said
parties or of any one else, or to collect or receive for us and receipt for the
same any money, property or Estate that may be due and coming to us in any
capacity or manner from any Source whatever in the State of Tennessee hereby
enabling them to compromise any claim or rights that we may have in said State
of Tennessee or do any other legal acts for us in the premises and we hereby
fully ratify and confirm all of our said Attorneys acts in the premises as
fully and as absolutely as if done by us in our own proper persons Witness our
hands and scrolls for seals, this the 7th day of January, in the
year of our Lord, One Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy Eight William D. EASTES Elizabeth G. EASTES
State of Texas County of Fannin}
…personally appeared…William D. EASTES and Elizabeth G. EASTES…
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Witness my hand and seal of
office, this 7th day of January A.D. 1878. James C. Evans Notary Public Fannin County Texas
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Received of B.F. ATWOOD
Executor of Moses EASTES Six Hundred and Forty-nine Dollars and 16 cents, in
full of the amount due George W. EASTES, from the Estate of Moses, Three
Hundred Dollars being a special bequest and Three hundred and Forty-nine
Dollars and 16 cents being one fourth of said Estate after paying the Special
bequests, This January 25th 1878
George W. EASTES by Martha ENOCH and Reece (his x mark) ENOCH Attorneys
in fact Attest T.J. EASTES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…George W. EASTES by his Attorneys Martha ENOCH and
Reece ENOCH…
Witness my hand at office,
this January 25th 1878 S.
Allison clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Received of B.F. ATWOOD
Executor of Moses EASTES Three Hundred Dollars in full of the amount due
William D. EASTES and Elizabeth G. EASTES, only children of Archibald EASTES in
the Estate of Moses EASTES Senr deceased, the same being a Special bequest
William D. EASTES Elizabeth G. EASTES
by Reece (his x mark) ENOCH & Martha ENOCH Attorneys in fact Attest T.J. EASTES
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State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…William D. EASTES and Elizabeth G. EASTES by their
Attorneys Martha ENOCH and Recce ENOCH…
Witness my hand at office,
this January 25th 1878 S.
Allison clerk
A True copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Received of B.F. ATWOOD
Executor of Moses EASTES Seven Hundred and Forty nine dollars and 16 cents in
full of our interest in the Estate of Moses EASTES deceased Four Hundred of
which is the special bequest and Three Hundred and Forty nine Dollars and 16
cents being one fourth of Said Estate after pay the Special bequests T.J. EASTES
W.B. EASTES J.J. EASTES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…T.J. EASTES, W.B. EASTES and J.J. EASTES…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 25th day of January 1878
Samuel Allison clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy clerk
Received of B.F. ATWOOD
Executor of Moses EASTES, Three Hundred Dollars in full of the Special bequest
in the Estate of Moses EASTES Senr deceased, due my wards by the will of Moses
EASTES, This January 25th 1878
H.D. HIGHERS guardian for Mary S. HIGHERS, Bettie F. HIGHERS, William A.
HIGHERS Eliza O. HIGHERS bodily heirs of Jane HIGHERS and if there should be
other children borne to Jane HIGHERS this fund…
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…to belong eaqually to all of
her children
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…H.D. HIGHERS guardian for Mary S. HIGHERS, Bettie
F. HIGHERS, Wm A. HIGHERS and Eliza O. HIGHERS, heirs of Jane HIGHERS… Witness
at office, this January the 25th 1878 S. Allison clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy clerk
Received of B.F. ATWOOD
Executor of Moses EASTES Seven Hundred and Forty-nine Dollars and 16 cents in
full of the amount due me as legatee of Moses EASTES Senr deceased, Four
Hundred Dollars being a Special
bequest, and Three Hundred and Forty nine dollars and 16 cents being one fourth
of Said Estate after paying Special bequests. This January 25th
1878 M.C. EASTES
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…M.C. EASTES…
This January the 25th
1878 S. Allison clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Received of B.F. ATWOOD
Executor of Moses EASTES Senr deceased, Eight hundred and forty-nine dollars
and 16 cents in full of the amount due me from the Estate of Moses EASTES, Five
Hundred Dollars being the Special bequest and Three Hundred and Forty nine
dollars and 16 cents in full of one fourth of balance of said Estate after
paying Special bequests. This January 25th 1878 Martha ENOCH
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State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Martha ENOCH…
This January 25th
1878 S. Allison clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Receeived of B.F. ATWOOD Executor
of Moses EASTES Two Hundred Dollars in full of the amount due me as a legatee
of Moses EASTES Senr deceased, the same being a Special bequest, This January
25th 1878 F.M. EASTES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…F.M. EASTES…
Witness at office, This
January 25th 1878 S. Allison
clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
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Lemuel LAW et als vs A.H. LAW
& others} Received, March the 5th 1878 of Samuel Allison clerk
of the Smith County Court and commissioner in the above cause, Twenty three
dollars and 75 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the
distributive share of B.W. LAW arising from the Sale of the land of Jesse LAW
decd Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the
above cause. B.W. LAW by Williams &
Russell
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…L.W. RUSSELL, one of the firm of Williams &
Russell…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 5th day of March 1878
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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T.B. FLIPPIN Admr et als vs
J.L. HAZARD et als} We A.E. GARRITT, W.D. GOLD acknowledge ourselves indebted
to Samuel Allison clerk of Smith County Court for the use of the parties in the
above cause, in the Sum of fifty dollars, to be void on condition, the said
A.E. GARRITT, who has this day drawn from the Said Samuel Allison clerk &c
in said cause, pending in the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, the Sum
of Twenty five dollars by order of the Smith County Court at its term 18—the
Sum of Twenty five dollars, shall refund the same or such part thereof with Six
per cent interest thereon as may be ordered by the Court and shall abide by and
perform the order of the Court in the premises, This January 26th
1878 A.E. GARRITT WD GOLD, security
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Know all men by these
presents that I James M. LUCKEY of Williamson County, in the State of Illinois,
have made, constituted and appointed and by these presents, do make, constitute
and appoint John F. LUCKEY of DeKalb County, Tennessee, my true and Lawful
attorney for me, and in my name, place and Stead for the purpose of collecting
any money due the Said James M. LUCKEY or coming to him from the Estate of
George D. LUCKEY deceased and from the Estate of Rebecca LUCKEY, giving and
granting unto my Said Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all
and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and
about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as I might or could do
if personally present, with full power of Substitution and revocation, hereby
ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or his substitute shall
lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and Seal, the
fifth day of January, one thousand, eight hundred and seventy eight James M. LUCKEY Sealed and delivered in presence of W.H. Eubanks County Clerk
State of Illinois Williamson
County} …appeared James M. LUCKEY, personally known to me…
Given under my hand and
Seal W.H. Eubanks County Clerk
State of Illinois Williamson
County} I George W. Young County Judge…certify that W.H. Eubanks…
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…is and was…County Clerk…
Given under my hand, this 5th
day of January A.D. 1878 Geo W. Young
County Judge…
State of Illinois Williamson County}
I, W.H. Eubanks clerk…certify that George W. Young…is County Judge…In testimony
whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the Seal of the County Court of said
County at office in Marion, this 5th day of January 1878 W.H. Eubanks County Clerk
State of Tennessee DeKalb
County} I, J.B. Atwell, Register…certify that the attached Power of Attorney
and certificate was filed in my office…this 18th of January 1878.
J.B. Atwell, Register of said
County
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk of the Smith
County Court
Pg 63a
Feb 4th 1878
Samuel Allison Clk of Smith Cty Court Pay to RA BOTTS all money in your office
belonging to James M. LUCKEY as he is acting for me in the Case JF LUCKEY atty for James M LUCKEY
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Blank paper
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J.F. LUCKEY et als vs S.C.
LUCKEY et als} Bill for Sale of lands &C
Received, February the 4th
1878 of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of the County of Smith and
State of Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Twenty one dollars and
27 ¾ cents in full of the distributive share of James M LUCKEY, of the funds
received on the first note, arising from the sale of lands of George D. LUCKEY
deceased sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the
above cause. James M. LUCKER By J.F.
LUCKEY attorney By R.A. BUTTS per order of J.F. LUCKEY, filed
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.A. BOTTS…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 4th day of February 1878
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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Received, this 14th
January 1878 of A.G. DUKE late Guardian of Cordelia HALEY, Fifty nine dollars
and twenty two cents, in full of the amount due Cordelia HALEY, of whom I have
this day been appointed guardian, and this is in full of the amount due said ward
on the 10th August 1877 and the interest thereon to this date R.H. BEASLEY Guardian of Cordelia HALEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.H. BEASLEY…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 14th day of January 1878 Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
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W.T. OLIVER et als vs
Elizabeth OLIVER et als} Bill to Sell Land
Received, February the 11th
1878 of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee,
and the commissioner in the above cause, Twenty seven dollars and 97 cents,
less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my distributive share of
the cash fund paid into the clerks office, on the lands sold in this cause, and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause WT OLIVER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.T. OLIVER…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 11th day of February 1878 Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 66
General Power of Attorney
Know all men by these
presents that I, S.M. SMITH of the County of Cooke, in the State of Texas, have
made, constituted and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute and
appoint, J.H. DAVIS of Smith County and State of Tennessee, my true and lawful Attorney,
for me and in my name, place and stead to receive all moneys coming to me as my
distributive share of my fathers Estate, namely Benjamin M. DAVIS deceased,
late of Smith County, in the State of Tennessee and in my name to receipt for
the same, I hereby giving and granting to him, Said Attorney full power and
authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite
and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and
purposes as I might or could do if personally present at the doing thereof,
with full power of Substitution or revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming
all that his said Attorney, or his substitute may or shall lawfully do, or
cause to be done by virtue hereof. In testamony whereof, I have hereunto set my
hand and Seal, this 28th day of Janry 1878 S.M. SMITH Witness John
T. DAVIS E.A. WYATT
The State of Texas County of
Cooke} …personally came S.M. SMITH…acknowledged the same to be her voluntary
act and deed…
In testamony whereof, I have
hereunto set my hand, and affixed my official seal at my office in the town of
Marysville, the day and year first above written W.H. Wyatt notary Public
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The State of Texas County of
Cooke} I, E.D. Bunch clerk…certify that W.H. Wyatt is a…Notary Public…Witness
my official signature and seal of office, at Gainsville Texas. This 28th
day of January 1878. E.D. Bunch County
Clerk
The State of Texas County of
Cooke} I, W.H. Hays County Judge…certify that E.D. Bunch…is and was…County
Clerk…to certify which, I hereunto sign my name and affix seal of said County
Court, on this the 28th day of Janry 1878. W.H. Hays County Judge of Cooke Co Texas
I Samuel Allison clerk of the
County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, do hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true and perfect copy of a Power of Attorney this day presented to me by JH
DAVIS, This the 12th day of February 1878 Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 68
J.H. & A.R. DAVIS et als vs John S. DAVIS et als} Received,
February the 12th 1878 of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court
of Smith County, Tennessee, and Commissioner in the above cause One Hundred and
twenty four dollars and 58 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in
full of the distributive share of S.M. SMITH out of the funds paid in on the
first note arising from the sale of the lands of Benjamin M DAVIS deceased,
sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
cause James H DAVIS Attorney in fact
for S.M. SMITH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.H. DAVIS…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 12th day of February 1878
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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Know all men by these
presents that we Jennie S. ESTES, Tennessee M. SARGENT, James H. EASTES, John
G. EASTES and Joseph N. SARGENT hereby nominate and appoint James M. EASTES,
our lawful Attorney for us and in our names to demand and receive from B.F.
ATWOOD Executor of Moses EASTES, any and all moneys due us as legatees of our
grand-father Moses EASTES deceased, and we hereby authorize our said attorney
to execute all receipts, bonds and acquittances that may be necessary for Said
purpose in our names and we hereby authorize our said attorney to employ
counsel or do any other act for us and in our names that may be necessary to be
done in order to enable him to collect said legacy and we hereby ratify and
confirm all the acts and doings of our said Attorney in the premises as fully
as if we were present and doing the Same ourselves, Given under our hands This
7th day of February 1878.
Virginia S. EASTES Tennessee M.
SARGENT James H. EASTES John G. EASTES J.N. SARGENT
State of Kentucky Jefferson
County} Personally appeared…the within named bargainors…and Tennessee M.
SARGENT wife of the said Joseph N. SARGENT having appeared before me privately
and apart from her husband…
Witness my hand and Seal as
clerk of Said Court at office, this 7th day of February 1878 C.L.M. Thurston Clk Jeff Co Co Kentky
State of Kentucky Jefferson
County} I, W.B. Hoke Judge…
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…certify that C.L.M.
Thurston…is and was…clerk…
Given under my hand and seal
of office at office, This 8th day of February 1878 W.B. Hoke Judge Jefferson County Court
State of Kentucky Jefferson
County} I, C.L.M. Thurston clerk…certify that W.B. Hoke…is and was…Judge…
Given under my hand and seal
of office at office, this the 8th day of February 1878. C.L.M. Thurston Clk Jeff Co Co Kenky
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Received of B.F. ATWOOD, Executor
of Moses EASTES deceased, Two Hundred dollars in full of the amount due us as
legatees of Moses EASTES deceased, This February 19th 1878 Virginia S. EASTES, Tennessee M. SARGENT,
James H. EASTES, John G. EASTES, J.N. SARGENT by James M EASTES Attorney in
fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Attorney James M. EASTES…This Feby 19th
1878 S. Allison clerk
A true copy attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 71
Know all men by these
presents that I John H CARPENTER of the County of Green in the State of
Arkansas have this day made constituted and appointed and Do by these presents
make constitute and appoint Henry WILLIAMS of the County of Wilson and in the
State of Tennessee my true and Lawful Attorney in fact for me and in my name
place & Stead to demand Receive and Receipt for any and all moneys Due me
from the Estate of my father Henry CARPENTER Late of Smith County Tennessee And
I herby fully Ratify and Confirm all the acts of my Said Attorney Lawfully Done
in my name as fully and absolutely present at the Doing of the Same and I
further Empower my Said Attorney to Substitute any other person he may Select
to perform the Duties and fulfill the Requirements Entrusted to him herby in
case he Should be unable to perform the Same in Testimony wherof I have
hereunto Set my hand and Seal on this 11th day of Janry A.D.
1878 John H CARPENTER
State of Arkansas County of
Green} …personally appeared John H. CARPENTER…I hereunto Set my hand and
affixed the Seal of said Court at office in Gainsville in Said County and State
on this day and Date Last above Ritten
D.B. Warren Clk
State of Arkansas County of
Green} I Littleberry L Ma—k Judge…certify that…D.B. Warren…is …clerk…Given
under my hand this 11th of Jany A.D. 1878 L.L. Ma—k Judge
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State of Arkansas County of
Green} I DB Warren Clerk…certify that… Littlebry L. Mack is…Judge…My hand &
Seal of Said Court this 11th day Jay AD 1878 DB Warren Clk Ct Ct
Recd of SA BAINS Eighty nine
Dollars and 22 cents in full of my Interest in my fathers He—y CARPENTS
interest in my Grandmothers Am. CARPENTS Estate a Rising from the Sale of Land,
Sold, by the Clerk of the County Court of Smith County on the 15th
day of September 1877 Given under my hand at office this Feby 27th
1878 John H CARPENTER by his Attrny in
fact Henry WILLIAMS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Henry WILLIAMS…This Feby the – 1878 S Allison Clk
Pg 73
James N EATON et als vs James
SYKES et als} Received March 1st 1878 of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk
of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner in the above case Fifty
three Dollars & 16 cent less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full
of the distributive share of James N. EATON Decd in the estate of James and
Elizabeth EATON Dec arrising from the sale of the real estate of said deceased,
sold by decree of this court in the above case and paid to me under the decree
of the Chancery Court of Smith County in the case of T.L. WINFREY et als vs
John JONES et als WG CROWLEY Admr
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…WG CROWLEY…
Witness my hand at office
this March 1st 1878 S
Allison Clk
Receive of Samuel BAINS
Pg 74
Elizabeth J. BAINS’ Estate}
Received, March the 4th 1878 of J.M. FISHER Administrator of the Estate
of Elizabeth J. BAINS deceased, Eighty Seven dollars and 35 cents, less $1.25
fee for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive Share of George
BAINS out of the personal Estate in the hands of Said Administrator, after
paying the debts filed against said Estate.
George W. BAINS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…George BAINS…Witness my hand at office, this the 4th
day of March 1878 Samuel Allison clerk
By A.A. Allison DC
Elizabeth J. BAINS Estate}
Received, March the 4th 1878 of J.M. FISHER Administrator of the
Estate of Elizabeth J. BAINS deceased, Eighty Seven dollars and 35 cents, less
$1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive Share of Nathan
BAINS, of the personal estate of said decedant in the hands of Said
Administrator, after paying the debts filed against said Estate N.D. BAINS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Nathan BAINS…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 4th day of March 1878
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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Elizabeth J. BAINS Estate
Received, March the 4th 1878 of J.M. FISHER Administrator of the
Estate of Elizabeth J. BAINS deceased, Eighty Seven dollars and 35 cents, less
$1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive Share of
Alfred BAINS, out of the personal Estate of said decedant, in the hands of said
Administrator, after paying the debts filed against said Estate (** enclosed info is marked out: George ?
BAINS Attorney in fact for Alfred BAINS) Samuel A. BAINS by attorney in
fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Samuel A BAINS Attorney in fact for Alfred BAINS…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 29th day of April 1878
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
A.H HALY others vs MI
SCOGGINS others} Received of Samuel BAINS who was the purchesor of the Lands in
the above cause Eighty Dollars & 50 cents in full of our Distributive Shear
in the above Cause, Said Lands was Sold by an order of this Court and
Distributed under an order of Said Court. This March 11th 1878 Mary (her x mark) HALY A.H. HALEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…A.H. HALY…then came Mary A HALY the wife of AH HALY
Sepperate and apart from her Said Husband…Witness at office this March 11th
1878 S. Allison clk
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Wm T. OLIVER et als vs Mary
C. Oliver et als} Bill to Sell Land
Received, March the 13th
1878 of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and
commissioner in the above cause One hundred Dollars less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt, in full of amount decreed to me as dower by order of
the County Court out of the cash fund received in on the land Sold in this
cause under the decree of the County Court in the above cause Elizabeth (her x
mark) OLIVER Attest Wm T. OLIVER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Elizabeth OLIVER…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 13th day of March 1878.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
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Wm T. OLIVER et als vs Mary
C. Oliver et als} Bill to Sell Land
Received, March the 13th
1878 of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee,
and commissioner in the above cause One hundred and four dollars and 40 cents
less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of amount due Campbell and
Mary C. OLIVER out of the cash fund paid in on the land sold in this cause,
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. Elizabeth (her x
mark) OLIVER Guardian for Campbell & Mary C. OLIVER Attest W T. OLIVER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Elizabeth OLIVER…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 13th day of March 1878.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 78
Wm T. OLIVER et als vs
Elizabeth Oliver et als} Bill to Sell Land
Received, March the 13th
1878 of Samuel Allison clerk of the Smith County Court and commissioner in the
above cause, Fifty five dollars and 94 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt in full of the amount due Campbell & Mary C. OLIVER out of the cash
fund paid in on the land Sold in this cause, under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above cause Elizabeth (her x mark) OLIVER Guardian for
Campbell & Mary C. OLIVER Attest W.
T. OLIVER
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…Elizabeth OLIVER…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 13th day of March 1878.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 79
Wm T. OLIVER et als vs Mary
C. Oliver et als} Bill to Sell Land
Received, March the 13th
1878 of Samuel Allison clerk of the Smith County Court and commissioner in the
above cause fifty two dollars and 20 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt, in full of the amount due me out of the cash fund paid in on the land
sold in this cause under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
cause W. T. OLIVER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Wm T. OLIVER…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 13th day of March 1878.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 80
W. H. GILL ets vs James D.
GILL ets} Received of S Allison Clerk & Commissioner One Hundred and
Seventy one Dollars & 45 cts Less one Dollar & 25 cents for Recording
this Recpt in full of my Distributive Shear in the first Land notes of W.H. GILL
JB BARBER (?) & Patrick BAILEY and the Cash fund paid in to the Clerk on
day of Sale, out of the Sale of the Lands Sold as the property of James GILL
Decd by an order of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and Distributed
by an order of Said Court Made at the March Term 1878 This March 18th
1878 Elizabeth FULLER Thomas FULLER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Thomas FULLER and Elizabeth FULLER…then came
Elizabeth FULLER the wife of Thomas FULLER Sepperately and apart…
Witness at office this March
18th 1878 S. Allison Clk
W H GILL ets vs James D GILL
ets} Received of S Allison Clerk & Commissioner of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee One Hundred and Seventy one Dollars & 48 Less one
Dollar & 25 cents for Recording this Rept in full of our Distributive
Shears in the first Land notes in the above cause to wit WH GILL J.B BARBER (?)
& Patrick BAILEY and the ballance of the Cash fund after paying Courts and
Attorneys fees on day of Sale out of the Lands Sold as the Lands of James GILL
Decd by an order of this Court on 9th day of December 1876 and
Distributed by an order of Said Court Made at the March Term 1878 Mary A
MORRIS TH MORRIS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…T.A. MORRIS and Mary A. MORRIS…
Pg 81
…then came Mary A. MORRIS the
wife of T. A. MORRIS Sepperate and apart…
Witness at office this March
18th 1878
W. H. GILL ets vs James D.
GILL ets} Received of S Allison Clerk & Commissioner One Hundred and
Seventy one Dollars & 48 Less one Dollar & 25 cents for Recording this
Recpt in full of our Distributive Shear in the First Land notes of W.H. GILL JB
BARBER & Patrick BAILY and the Remainder of the Cash fund that was left
after paying Court and Attorneys fees of the Sale of the Lands Sold as the
property of James GILL Dect by an order of this Court on the 9th day
of December 1876 and Distributed under an order Made by Said Court at the March
Term 1878 This March 18th 1878
WH GILL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Wm H GILL…
This March the 18th
1878 S Allison Clk
Pg 82
W. H. GILL als vs James D.
GILL ets} Received of S Allison Clerk & Commissioner of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee one Hundred and Seventy one Dollars & 43 cts Less
one Dollar and 25 cents for Recording this Rept in full of our Distributive
Shear in the first Land notes and the Remainder of the Cash fund Sold as the
property of James GILL Decst by the Clerk on the 9th day of December
1876 by an order of this Court and Distributed under an order of Said Court Made
at the March Term 1878 This March 18th 1878 Jina (her x mark) McCLANAHAN Jas.W. McCLANAHAN J.M. TUGGLE attest
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…the foregoing Receptor…
Witness at office This March
18th 78 S. Allison Clk
W. H. GILL ets vs James D
GILL ets} Received of S Allison one Hundred & Seventy one Dollars & 43
cts in full, Less one Dollar & 25 cts for Recording this Rept Clerk &
Commissioner of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee our Distributive
Shears fund a Rising out of the Sale of the first Lands of WH GILL J.B. BARBER
& Patrick BAILY and the Remainder of the Cash fund paid in to the Clerk on
day of Sale Said Lands was Sold as the property of James GILL Dect an order of
this Court on the 9th day Decr 1876 and Distributed under an order
Made at the March Term 1878. JM TUGGLE
Guardian of James D. GILL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…the within Bargainor…
Pg 83
…This March 18th
1878 S. Allison Clk
W. H GILL als vs James D GILL
ets} Received of S. Allison Clerk & Commissioner one Hundred and Seventy
one Dollars & 43 Less one Dollar and 25 cents for Recording this Recpt in
full of our Distributive Shear of the first Lands Notes of the Lands Sold by
the Clerk on the 9th day of Decr 1876 to wit one on WH GILL &
one on J.B BARBER & one on Patrick BAILY and the Ballance of the Cash fund
paid in on day of Sale Said Land was Sold as the property of James GILL Decst
and Distributed under an order of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee
This March 18th 1878 TL
JOHNSON Guardian for Margaret GILL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…TL JOHNSON Guardian…
March 18 1878 S. Allison Clk
W. H GILL als vs James D GILL
} Recd of S Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee one
Hundred and fourteen Dollars and eighty seven cents Less one Dollar & 25
cts it being two thirds of one Shear in the estate of James Gill Dect wich
arises from the Estate of John T GILL Decd and I Receive it as Guardian for GW &
L.J. GILL, who are heirs of the Said JT GILL Decd out of the Sale of the Lands
Notes given by WH GILL and JB BARBER & Patrick BAILY and the Cash fund paid
to the Clerk on day of Sale. This March 18th 1878 W.R. SHAVER Guardian
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…W.R SHAVER…
This March 18 1878 S. Allison Clk
Pg 84
W. H. GILL als vs James D.
GILL ets} Recd of S. Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee fifty Six Dollars & 81 cents Less one Dollar and Twenty five
cents for Recording This Rept Said amount is Due J.A. GILL my ward it being one
third of one Shear and an heir of John T GILL Decd and Said fund Rising out of
the Sale of Lands Sold by The Clerk belong to Estate of James GILL Dect on the
9th of Decr 1876 and Distributed under an order Made at the March
Term 1978. This March the 18th 1878
John T. SHAVER Guardian
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…John T SHAVER…
This March 18th
1878 S. Allison Clk
A.C. PURKINS others vs Mary
ETHRIDGE & others} Received of S. Allison Clerk & Commissioner Thirty
Seven Dollars and 14 cents Less one Dollar & 25 cents for Recording This
Receipt it being in full of Mary ETHRIDGEs interest in the Lands Sold by an
order of This Court and Distributed under Said order Witness My hand and Seal
This December 6th 1878
Rebecca D. PIPER Attorney
Sold as the property of
Clairben Dect
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Rebeca PIPER…
Witness at office this Decr
the 6th 1878 S Allison Clk
Pg 85
The State of Texas Palo Pinto
County} Know all men by these presents that I James M. KYLE (KYTE) of the
County of Palo Pinto and State of Texas, do hereby make, constitute and appoint
James H. DAVIS of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, my lawful attorney
in fact who is hereby fully empowered and authorized to act in my room and
Stead, to do and perform whatever is necessary in order to collect all moneys
due me as my distributive Share in the Estate of Benjamin M. DAVIS, late of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee,
granting unto the Said James H. DAVIS, full power of Substitution and
revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that the Said Attorney, or his
Substitute Shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue therein --------- the
Same ---- ---- done by me being he------ and personally present. In testamony
------ I have hereunto set my name, hand and ------ This 13th day of
Febry 187- J.M. ------
The State of Texas County of
Palo Pinto}…personally appeared J.M. KYLE… In testimony whereof I have hereunto
signed my name and affixed the impress of my official Seal at office, in Palo
Pinto, This the 13th day of Febry A.D. 1878. Wm Mit--- clerk
The State of Texas County of
Palo Pinto} I, R.J. Browning Judge…certify that Wm Mitcalf…
Pg 86
…is now and was…clerk… In
testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the Seal of Said
Court at office in Palo Pinto, This the 14th day of February A.D.
1878. R.J. Browning Judge of the County
Court of Palo Pinto County, Texas
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
J---- A.R. Davis et als vs
John S. DAVIS et als} Bill to Sell Land
Received, March the 18th
187- of Samuel Allison clerk of the County of --------- State of Tennessee, and commissioner in the
above cause, Sixty two dollars and 29 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt in full of the distributive -------- of James M. KYLE, out of the fund
paid in on the first land note in this cause, said fund arising from the Sale
of the lands of B.M. DAVIS deceased sold and distributed ------ the decree of
the Smith County Court ---- the above cause
James H. DAVIS atty in fact for J.M. KYLE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James H. DAVIS…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 18th day of March 1878 Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison
D.C.
Pg 87
John REEVES vs John
STALLINGS} Bill to Sell Land
Carthage April 9th
1878 Received of S Allison clk My Distributive Shear in the first Land note in
the Cace of John REEVES as Administrator vs John STALLINGS one hundred and
Twenty five Dollars Less one Dollar and 25 cents for Recording this Recpt, the
above amount in my own Rite by purchase of the Interest of Gideon BOUTTENs
(BOULTENs) interest and the other half in my wifes interest to wit Francis
OLIVER Andy OLIVER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Andy OLIVER…
This April the 9th
1878 S. Allison clk
W. H. GILL others vs James D.
GILL others} Recd of S. Allison Clerk Nine Dollars in full of my ward John A
GILLs Distributive Shear in the first Land note on JT WHITE in the above cause
This April 15th 1878 J.T.
SHAVER Guardian
W H GILL & others vs
James D GILL others} Recd of S. Allison Clk of Said County Court Nine Dollars Less
one Dollar for Recording This Rept in full of my duties as Guardian for
Pg 88
W.N. SUITE & others,
Exparte
Received, April the 22nd
1878 of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee,
Fifteen dollars and 58 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full
of the distributive share of Sarah OWEN’s heirs, of the fund received by said
Allison clerk from the Estate of Elizabeth J. BAINES deceased. W.N. SUITE attorney in fact, Sarah OWEN’s
heirs
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…W.N. SUITE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 22nd day of April 1878 Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison
D.C.
W.N. SUITE & others
Exparte} Received, April the 22nd 1878 of Samuel Allison clerk of
the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, Fifteen dollars and 58 cents less
$1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive share of
Elizabeth OWENs heirs, of the fund received by Said Allison clerk from the
Estate of Elizabeth J. BAINES deceased.
W.N. SUITE attorney in fact for Elizabeth OWENs heirs
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.N. SUITE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 22nd day of April 1878 Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison
D.C.
Pg 89
W.N. SUITE & others
Exparte) Received, April the 22nd 1878 of Samuel Allison clerk of
the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, Fifteen dollars and 58 cents less
$1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive share of Mary
A. MERCER of the fund received by said Allison clerk from the Estate of
Elizabeth J. BAINS deceased. W.N. SUITE
attorney in fact for Mary A. MERCER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.N. SUITE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 22nd day of April 1878 Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison
D.C.
W.N. SUITE & others
Exparte) Received, April the 22nd 1878 of Samuel Allison clerk of
the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, Fifteen dollars and 58 cents, less
$1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of
Rebecca F. MARLOW of the fund received by said Allison clerk from the Estate of
Elizabeth J. BAINES deceased. W.N.
SUITE Attorney in fact for Rebecca F. MARLOW
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.N. SUITE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 22nd day of April 1878 Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison
D.C.
Pg 90
W.N. SUITE & others
Exparte} Received, April the 22nd 1878 of Samuel Allison clerk of the
County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, Fifteen dollars and 58 cents less
$1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of
Margaret P. TUDOR, of the fund received by said Allison clerk from the Estate
of Elizabeth J. BAINES deceased. W.N.
SUITE Atty in fact for Margaret P. TUDOR
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.N. SUITE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 22nd day of April 1878. Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
Wm F. LUCKEY others vs S.G.
LUCKEY} Recd of S Allison Clerk & Commissioner in the case of Sale of Land,
forty one Dollars and Twenty nine Dollars Less two Dollars for recording This
Receipt and also Recording Bond of Guardian in full of J.W. & Flora BRIDGES
minor Children of Amanda BRIDGES who was A Daughter and Heir of John &
Rebecca LUCKEY Said Sum is Their Distributive Shear of Said Lands Sold under an
order of Said County Court and Distributed under Said order This May The 1st
1878 W.B. BRIDGES Guardian
State of Tennessee Smith County}
personally appeared…W.B. BRIDGES…
this May 1st 1878
S Allison Clerk
Pg 91
Be it remembered that at a monthly session of the county Court at
the Court house in the town of Smithsville Decalb County Tennessee on the First
Monday in November 1874 it being the 2nd day of Said Month and also
the 99th year of the American Independence of the United States
present JT Hollis Judge presiding Court was Duly opened by prouklamation and
Among other things transacted upon Motion, W.B. BRIDGES Give Bond and was Qualified
as Required by Law as guardian of J.W. & Flora Jane BRIDGES with the Sum of
$100 with W.W. & B EST—S his Sureties which Bond was Examined and Approved
in open court & order to be Recorded Nov 2nd 1874 WD Cas--- D Clerk of Decalb County Court
We acknowledged Indebted to
BJ Vaden Chairman of Smith County Court and his Successor in office in the Sum
of one hundred to be void if HL DOUGLASS who has this day Received from DP
& John HALE Executors of Richard HODGES Dec the Sum of Thirty three Dollars
his Shear of the personal Estate of Richard F HODGES Heirs who are believed to
be Dead now if Said Heirs Ever appear and Demand of Said Executors Said Share
we will pay over and Refund Said amount against Said Executors which may
herafter be Sued for and Recovered or otherwise Duly made to appear This
September 17 1874 HL DOUGLASS Thos P
LIGON JW LIGON TI (TJ) LIGON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…above named bondsmen…
This The 17th of
September 1878 S Allison clk
Pg 92
Know all men by these
presents that I Allen C. DENHAM of the County of Monroe and State of Kentucky
do hereby appoint, constitute and make John H. DENHAM of Macon County,
Tennessee, my true and lawful agent and attorney in fact, for me and in my
name, place and Stead to ask, demand, Sue for, recover, collect and receive all
Such Sums of money, debts, dues, legacies, bequeaths, interests, dividens, and
demands, whatever now or shall hereafter become due, owing, payable or
belonging to me, and have and use and take all lawfull ways and means, in my
name otherwise for the recovery of any and all monies, legacies, demands, or
bequests coming or belonging to me from my Mothers Estate, to wit, the Estate
of Martha DENHAM deceased, late of Jackson County, Tennessee, and for that
purpose to sign in my name and as my act and deed, Such deeds execute, Seal
deliver and acknowledge Such deeds covenants and indentures as may be necessary
in obtaining for me my part, Share or portion of Said Estate and to receive and
receipt for any and all moneys therefor that may be due and owing or to become
due and owing to me therefrom and to sell any interest in such Estate belonging
to me and execute good and Sufficient deeds therefore. Hereby ratifying and
confirming whatsoever my Said agent and Attorney shall lawfully do or cause to
be done in the premises.
Witness my hand and Seal,
This 13th day of April 1878
Allen C. DENHAM
State of Kentucky County of
Monroe}I, J.H. Vandiver clerk…certify that the foregoing Power of Attorney form
Allen C. DENHAM to John H. DENHAM was…acknowledged before me by the Said Allen
C. DENAHM…
Given under my hand and Seal
at office, this the 13th day of April 1878. Jno H. Vandivoer clerk
Monroe County Court
A true copy Attest AA Allison D.C.
Pg 93
WH GILL others vs James D
GILL others} Received of S Allison, Clerk, Eighteen Dollars and 75 cents Less
one Dollar and 25 cents for Recording this Rept it being in full of my wards
Interest in the first Land note on Gege T WHITE Given to Said Clerk for the
intet of Said heirs to witt G.W. GILL & L.J. GILL minor heirs of J.T. GILL
Decst W.R.
SHAVER Guardian
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared… W.R. SHAVER as guardian…
This May 6th
1878 S Allison Clk
Pg 94
A.H. HALEY & others vs
M.J. SCOGGINS & others} Received, May the 6th 1878 of Samuel
Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, and commissioner
in the above cause, by Samuel BAINES who was the purchaser of the lands sold in
this cause, Ninety Eight Dollars & 50 cents less $1.25 fee for recording
this receipt, in full of the distributive Share of E.J. HALEY, arising from the
Sale of the lands of Ann CARPENTER deceased, sold and distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause E.F. (E.J.) HALEY T.J.
HALEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.S. HALEY and his wife E.J. HALEY…then came E.J.
HALEY wife of the said J.S. HALEY, privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 5th day of May 1878.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison clerk
Pg 95
W.F. LUCKEY et als vs S.C.
LUCKEY et als} Received, May the 7th 1878 of Samuel Allison clerk of
the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above
cause, Twenty Dollars and 72 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt,
in full of the distributive share of W.F. LUCKEY, out of the funds arising from
the Sale of the land sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above cause. W.H. LUCKEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.H. LUCKEY…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 7th day of May 1878.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 96
J.F. LUCKEY & others vs
S.C. LUCKEY & others} Received, May the 9th 1878 of Samuel
Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in
the above cause Twenty Dollars and 72 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt in full of the distributive share of S.C. LUCKEY of the funds arising
from the sale of the Lands Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above cause Willie
KING atty
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Willie KING…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 9th day of May 1878.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
J.F. LUCKEY & others vs
S.C. LUCKEY & others} Received May the 9th 1878 of Samuel
Allison clerk of the Smith County Court and commissioner in the above cause
Twenty dollars and 72 cts Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of
the distributive Shares of Mary & A. KING of the fund arising from the sale
of the land sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause Willie KING atty
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Willie KING…
Witness my hand at office, this
the 9th day of May 1878.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 97
J.F. LUCKEY & others vs
S.C. LUCKEY & others} Received, May the 9th 1878 of Samuel
Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in
the above cause Twenty Dollars and 72 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt in full of the distributive share of S.C. LUCKEY of the funds arising
from the sale of the Lands Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above cause Willie
KING atty
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Willie KING…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 9th day of May 1878.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C
Pg 98
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Know all men by these presents, that we E.G. MERCER and wife Mary Ann
MERCER of the County of Muhlenberg and State of Kentucky have made and
constituted and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute and
appoint W.N. SUITE of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, our true and
lawful attorney for us, and in our own names, place and stead to sell and
convey by deed in fee simple all our interest in the Estate of John SUITE
deceased whether real or personal of Said County of Smith and State of
Tennessee, or to receive and receipt for any moneys that may be derived from
the Sale of Said Estate, giving and granting to our said Attorney full power
and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever required
and necessary to be done in and about the premises as we might or would do if
personally present, with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby
ratifying and confirming all that our Said attorney or his substitute shall
lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. In witness whereof we have hereunto
set our hands and seals, this 1st of Nov 1873 E.G. MERCER
Mary A. MERCER
Signed & sealed after
being --------- as above
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…E.G. MERCER and wife Mary A. MERCER…and also
personally appeared Mary A. MERCER…privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office Nov
1st 1873 B.f.C. Smith clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 99
I, A.J. JERNIGAN,
Administrator of N.T. PASCHAL deceased, hereby authorize and empower N.C.
CARNAHAN to collect any and all money or effects due or coming to the Estate of
N.T. PASCHAL deceased, in the hands of the clerk of the Smith County Court, in
the State of Tennessee or in the hands of any one else in Said County and State
and I authorize and empower him to receipt for the Same, and I fully authorize
him the said CARNAHAN to do any and all acts in and about the premises
necessary to carry out this intent of this instrument.
Given under my hand this the
6th May 1878 A.J. JERNIGAN Admr of N.T. PASCHAL dec’d
State of Tennessee Carmon
County} Personally appeared…A.J. JERNIGAN Admr of N.T. PASCHAL deceased…
Witness my hand at office, this 6th day of May 1878. D.B. VANCE clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 100
M.F.M. PASCHAL et als Vs C.D.
SHAW et als} Received, May the 20th 1878 of Samuel Allison clerk of
the Smith County Court and Commissioner in the above cause, Sixty- eight
dollars and 37 cents in full of balance due the Estate of N.T. PASCHAL
deceased, arising from the Sale of the lands of Anderson PASCHAL deceased, Sold
and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
cause. N.C. CARNAHAN Atty in fact for
A.J. JIRNIGON admn of N.T. PASCHAL dec’d
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…N.C. CARNAHAN…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 20th day of May 1878
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 101
J.F. LUCKEY & others vs
S.C. LUCKEY & others} Received, May the 24th 1878 of Samuel
Allison clerk of the Smith County Court and Commissioner in the above cause,
Twenty Dollars and 72 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full
of the balance of the distributive Share of John F. LUCKEY, out of the funds
arising from the Sale of the lands, sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above cause.
John F. LUCKEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared… John F. LUCKEY…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 24th day of May 1878
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 102
John F. LUCKEY & others vs
S.C. LUCKEY & others} Received, May the 24th 1878 of Samuel
Allison clerk of the Smith County Court and commissioner in the above cause,
Twenty Dollars and 72 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full
of the balance of the distributive share of James M. LUCKEY, out of the funds
arising from the Sale of the lands in this cause Sold and distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause J. F. LUCKEY atty for J.M. LUCKEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared… J. F. LUCKEY atty in fact for James M. LUCKEY…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 24th day of May 1878.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 103
State of Texas County of Palo
Pinto} Know all men by these presents that I J.M. KYLE of the County of Palo
Pinto and State of Texas, do hereby and by these presents for value received on
this 13th day of Febry, Eighteen hundred and Seventy-eight, grant,
bargain, sell and convey unto John S. DAVIS of the County of Denton and State
of Texas all the right, title and interest I may or can have in the Estate of
Benjamin M. DAVIS, late of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee. In
testamony whereof I hereunto set my hand and Seal, this 13th day of
Febry 1878 J.M. KYLE In presence of
The State of Texas County of
Palo Pinto} …personally appeared J.M. KYLE…he had Signed…In testamony whereof I
have hereunto signed my name, and affixed the impress of my official Seal at
office in Palo Pinto, this the 13th day of Febry A.D. 1878 Wm Metcalf clerk
The State of Texas County of
Palo Pinto} I, R.J. Browning, Judge…certify that Wm Metcalf,…is now and was at
the time of signing the Same the clerk of the County Court…In testamony whereof
I have hereunto signed my name, and affixed the Seal of said Court at office in
Palo Pinto, This the 14th day of February A.D. 1878 R.J. Browning, Judge of the County Court of
Palo Pinto County Texas
Pg 104
State of California Sutter
County} Know all men by these presents that I, Alfred L. BAINS do hereby nominate
and appoint Samuel A. BAINS of Carthage, Smith County, Tennessee my Attorney in
fact, to demand and receive for me and in my name from J.M. FISHER Admr &C
of my mother’s Estate (E.J. BAINS) of Smith County, Tennessee or Samuel Allison
clerk of the Smith County Court of Said County and State, or any other person
having any effects due me from any Source, whether it be my distributive Share
from my mother’s Estate or arising from some other Source, and for this purpose
to execute all necessary receipts, bonds and acquittances for me and in my
name. I do further empower my said Attorney to Sue for and recover the Same, or
any part thereof and compromise any suits, or debts due me as aforesaid, and
for that purpose to employ such counsel or other aid as he may need, and to do
all other things necessary to accomplish the objects of this power, at my
expense and charge, and I do hereby ratify and confirm all the lawful acts and
doings of my said Attorney in the premises as fully as if I were present and doing
the same myself.
In testamony whereof, I
hereto set my hand and Seal, this eight day of April A.D. 1878 Alfred L. BAINS
The name Geo W. BAINS in the
6th line from the top of the first page hereof erased and the name
Samuel A. BAINS inserted before signing, in our presence W.H. LEE, W.H.
PHILLIPS & L. DOUGLAS
State of California Sutter
County} Personally appeared…Alfred L. BAINS…
Witness my hand and seal of
office, this the Eight day of April 1878
W.H. LEE Notary Public Sutter County California
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 105
State of Tennessee} Be it
remembered that at a County Court begun and held for the County of Cannon at
the Court House, in the Town of Woodberry, On the 1st Monday and 2nd
day of July A.D. 1877 and 101st year of our Independence Present the
Hon. C.B. Odom Judge &c J.D. McKnight, Josephus Finley, A.G. Brandon, J.Y.
Nichols, M.C. Neeley J.A. Gooding, A.H. T. Haley, J.M. McMahon, T.B. Bresard,
T.M. Keele, J.H. Freeman, J.B. Hankins, W.B. Stone, R.S. Spedell, J.T. Bell,
E.m. Patterson, Wm Grizzle, Josiah Hollandsworth J.S. McKnight, A.J. Jernigan,
J.R. Nnox, J.L. Cawthon, and S.A. Swope Esqr, when the following proceedings
were had viz,
A.J. JERNIGAN Admr of N.T.
PASCHAL deceased} On motion it is ordered by the Court that A.J. JERNIGAN be
and he is hereby appointed Admr of the Estate of N.T. PASCHAL decd, who
together with his securities, T.E. PRATER and N.C. CARNAHAN entered into bond,
in the penalty of twelve hundred dollars, conditional and payable as the law
directs which bond was acknowledged by the obligors, approved and ordered to be
made of record, whereupon said Admnr was duly qualified and Letters of
Administration issued per order of the Court.
State of Tennessee Cannon
County} We, A.J. JERNIGAN, T.E. PRATER and N.C. CARNAHAN, are bound to the
State of Tennessee in the penalty of twelve hundred dollars. Witness our hands
and Seals, this 2nd day of July A.D. 1877. The condition of this
obligation is such, that whereas the above bound A.J. JERNIGAN has been appointed
Admr of the Estate of N.T. PASCHAL deceased, Now, if the said A.J. JERNIGAN
shall well and truly as such Admr perform all the duties which are or may be
required by law, this obligation shall be void, otherwise to remain in full
force and Virtue. A.J. JERNIGAN T.E. PRATER
N.C. CARNAHAN
Pg 106
State of Tennessee Cannon
County}To A.J. JERNIGAN, a citizen of Cannon County, whereas it appears to the
Court now in session that N.T. PASCHAL has died, leaving no will, and the Court
being Satisfied as to your claim to the Administration, and you having given
bond and qualified as directed by law, and the Court having ordered that
Letters of Administration be issued to you,
These are, therefore, to authorize and empower you the Said A.J.
JERNIGAN to take unto your possession and control all the goods, chattels,
claims and papers of the Said intestate and return a true and perfect inventory
thereof to our next County Court, or within ninety days from the date hereof,
to collect and pay all debts and to do and transact all duties in relation to
said Estate which lawfully devolve on you as Administrator and after having
Settled up said Estate, to deliver the residue thereof to those who have a
right thereto by law herein fail not, Witness D.B. Vance clerk of said Court at
office, this 2nd day of July 1877 and 101st year of
American Independence D.B. Vance clerk
State of Tennessee Cannon
County}I, D.B. Vance clerk…certify that the foregoing is a true copy…A.J.
JERNIGAN is the legal Admr of N.T. PASCHAL dec’d…Given under my hand and
official Seal at office in Woodbury, This Janry 21st 1878 D.B. Vance clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 107
Know all men by these
presents that I, Robert F. HAILEY of the State of Texas, Falls County, hereby nominate
and appoint and by these presents, do constitute A.A. ALLISON of the County of
Smith and State of Tennessee, my true and lawful Attorney in fact for me and in
my name from the Clerk of the County Court of Smith County or any other person
having possession of the Same or liable therefore, any and all moneys due me
from the Estate of my Grand-father, Josiah BAIRD deceased, late of said County
of Smith and State of Tennessee, and all necessary Receipts, Bonds and
Acquittances for me and in my name to execute for and about the same. I do
further authorize and empower my Said Attorney to Sue for and receive the Same
or any part thereof, and for that purpose to employ Such counsel or other aid
as he may need at my cost and expense; and to do all other things lawful and
necessary to accomplish the objects of this power; and I do hereby ratify and
confirm all the lawful acts and doings of my Said Attorney, in the premises, as
fully as if I were present and doing the same myself. In testimony whereof, I
have hereunto set my hand and Seal on this the 16th day of March
A.D. 1878. R.F. HAILY Attest A.W. FOSTER
Don M. JACKSON
State of Texas Falls County}
…R.F. HAILY, personally known to me, personally appeared before me…A.W. FOSTER
and D.M. JACKSON also personally appeared…they are acquainted with the
foregoing grantor, Robt F. HAILY…
Witness my hand and official
Seal, this 16th day of March A.D. 1878. Jesse Scruggs Clk D.C.F.C.
Pg 108
State of Texas Falls County} I,
E.C. Stuart, presiding Judge…certify that the signature…is and was…clerk….
Witness my hand and Seal at office, this 16th day of March 1878 E.C. Stuart County Judge, Falls County Texas
State of Texas Falls County}
I, M.H. Curry, clerk…certify that E.C. Stuart…is and was…Judge…. Witness my
hand and official Seal at office in Martin, this March 16th
1878 M.H. Curry C.C.C.F.C.
A true copy Attest Samuel Allison clerk
G & SH CARDWELL ets vs
Elizabeth B HUFFINES ets} Received of S Allison Clerk & Commissioner in
Said Cause, Seventy four Dollars, by an order of this Court made this day Less
One Dollar & 25 cents for Recording of this Recpt The above amount is a
part of the Land funds in said Cause This June the 11th 1878 to be
amounted for an final Settlement WC
CARDWELL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…WC CARDWELL…
This June The 11th
1878 S. Allison Clk
Pg 109
Josiah BAIRD Senr Estate}
Received July the 8th 1878 of Jesse H. BAIRD Administrator Debonis
Non of the Estate of Josiah BAIRD senr deceased, Sixtyeight dollars and 81
cents in full of the distributive share of Robert F. HAILEY grandson of the
said Josiah BAIRD senr deceased, arising from the Sale of the personal property
of said decedant, and less $1.25 fee for recording this recipt. A.A. ALLISON Atty in fact for Robt F.
HAILEY Attest ----- McMillire W.D. GOLD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…A.A. ALLISON…
Witness my hand at office
this the 8th day of July 1878
S. Allison Clk
Marlin Texas June 17th
1878 A.A. Allison Esq Dear Sir Yours of the Bet Received your can send the
money by check or registered letter either Sent as soon as you can and -----
&c W.A. HAILEY P.S. Write
particulars about the others. W.A.H.
Pg 110
John D.ENOCH et als Exparte} Received
July the 12th 1878 of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above case, One hundred and
fifty seven dollars, the amount paid in on the first land note in this cause,
which amount was ordered by the County Court to be paid over to me by said
clerk at the July term thereof 1878
G.W. BRITTLE Admr of John ENOCK
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…B.W. BRITTLE…
Witness my hand at office
this the 12th day of July 1878
Samuel Allison Clk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 111
L.D. GRISHAM’s Estate}
Received July the 16th 1878 of B.F.C. Smith former clerk and
commissioner of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, Seven dollars and
7 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive
share of Allen C. DENHAM who was a son of Martha DENHAM deceased and who was a
daughter and heir of said L.D. GRISHAM deceased J.H. DENHAM Atty in fact for Allen C. DENHAM
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.H. DENHAM…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 16th day of July 1878
Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 112
The State of Alabama
Lauderdale County} Know all men by these presents, that we John T. LEHMAN and
Lucy P. LEHMAN his wife of the town of Florence, county of Lauderdale and State
of Alabama have this day, and by these presents do hereby appoint, make and
constitute James B JEFFREYS of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee our
attorney in fact, to manage, control and settle by suit or compromise, all
interest that we have or may have in and to the Estate of Keran H. HAYNES
deceased late of said County of Smith in the State of Tennessee and said James
B. JEFFREYS is hereby as fully authorized to do and perform all such actions as
are necessary or proper for the collection and settlement of said claims, as if
we were present in person to do the same, and we do hereby ratify and approve
all his acts in the premises. Given
under our hands and seals at Florence Ala. This the 7th day of May
1878 John T. LEHMAN Lucy P. LEHMAN
The State of Alabama
Lauderdale County} Personally appeared…John T. LEHMAN… And Lucy P. LEHMAN wife
of the said John T. LEHMAN,…privately and apart from her said husband…Given
under my hand and seal notorial this the 7th day of May A.D.
1878 William B. Taylor Notary Public
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison
Pg 113
Isham BEASLY et als vs A.H.
SMITH et als} Received July the 22nd 1878 of Samuel Allison clerk of
the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above
cause, Eighteen dollars and seventy cents less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt, in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of
the lands of Sallie BEASLY dec’d sold and distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court in the above cause
Calvin BEASLY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Calvin BEASLEY…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 22nd day of July 1878
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 114
Know all men by these presents
that we John WORD and wife Penelope P. WORD of the County of Smith and State of
Tennessee, do by these presents nominate, constitute and appoint William
BRIDGES of like residence our true and lawful attorney in fact to collect and
receipt for our pro rata of the funds derived from the sale of the real Estate
of John STEVENS deceased sold by the clerk of the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee, in the case of W.G. BRANSFORD et als vs James M CONDITT et als which
pro rata is to be made out of the part of the proceeds of said real estate
which is due the 12 day of October 1878 and only said part and we hereby
authorize and empower our said attorney to execute all receipts and
acquittances for us and in our name in as full and ample a manner as if we were
present and doing the same ourselves This 27th day of July 1878 John B. WARD Penelope P. WARD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John B. WORD and his wife Penelope P. WARD…then
came Penelope P. WARD…privately and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 27th day of July 1878
A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 115
W.S. CHAMBERS & wife vs
B.F. CALHOUN et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Two hundred and
eighty five dollars, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in part payment
of my distributive share out of the funds arising from the sale of the lands
belonging to Hardy CALHOUN deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 7th of August
1878 Ellen L. CHAMBERS W.S. CHAMBERS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Ellen CHAMBERS…Sepperate and apart from her Said
husband this August 7th 1878
S. Allison clk
Pg 116
Isham BEASLEY et als vs A.H.
SMITH et als} Received, August the 13th 1878 of Samuel Allison clerk
of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above
cause, Eighteen dollars and Seventy cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt, in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of
the lands belonging to Sallie BEASLEY deceased, sold and distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court, in the above cause. Noel (his x mark) REED
Amanda (her x mark) REED Attest
A.A. Allison
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Noel REED and his wife Amanda REED…then came Amanda
REED…privately and apart from her said husband…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 13th day of August 1878
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 117
Isham BEASLEY et als vs A.H.
SMITH et als} Received, August 13th 1878 of Samuel Allison clerk of
the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above
cause, Eighteen dollars and Seventy cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of
the lands belonging to Sallie BEASLEY deceased, sold and distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. John GREGORY J.N. (her x
mark) GREGORY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…John GREGORY & JN GREGORY…
This August 13 1878 S Allison clk
Pg 118
M. LANCASTER et als vs J.C.
COWAN et als} Received, August the 13th 1878 of Samuel Allison clerk
of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above
cause, the Sum of thirty dollars, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in
part of my distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands
belonging to Ira B. COWAN deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above cause. Pleasant COWEN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Pleasant COWAN…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 13th day of August 1878
A.A. Allison D.C.
Recd of Samuel Allison clk
& commissioner of the Estate of BM DAVIS Decst one hundred and Two Dollars
& 55 cts Less $1.25 for recording this receipt it being amount from Second
payment on land Sold by order of Smith County Court. This 12th day
of Sept 1878 James H DAVIS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…James H DAVIS…
This Septr 12th
1878 S Allison clk
Pg 119
Recd of Samuel Allison clk
& commissioner for the heirs of BM DAVIS Decst one hundred and two Dollars
& 55 cents Less $1.25 for recording this receipt it being the amount coming
to me as Attorney for Jehu S DAVIS from Second payment on land Sold by order of
Smith County Court This 12th Sept 1878 James H DAVIS atto for J.S. DAVIS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…James H DAVIS…
This Septr 12 1878 S Allison clk
Recd of Samuel Allison clk
& commissioner for the Estate of BM DAVIS Decst one hundred and Two Dollars
& 55 cts Less $1.25 for recording this receipt it being the amount coming
to me as Attorney for Susan M SMITH from Second paymt on land Sold by order of
Smith County Court This 12th Sept 1878 James H DAVIS Att for SM SMITH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…James H DAVIS…
This Septr 12 1878 S Allison clk
$51.27 ½ Recd of Samuel Allison clk &
commissioner for the Est of BM DAVIS Decst fifty one Dollars & 27 ½ cents Less $1.25 for recording this receipt
it being the amount coming to me as Attorney for Jas M HIGH from Second payment
on land Sold by order of Smith County Court This 12th Sept 1878 James H DAVIS Att for JM KILE
Pg 120
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…James H DAVIS…
This Septr 12 1878 S Allison clk
$51.27 ½ Red of Samuel Allison clk & commissioner
for the Estate of BM DAVIS Decst fifty one Dollars & 27 ½ cents Less $1.25 for recording this receipt
it being the amount comming to me from Second payment on land Sold by order of
Smith County Court as Attorney for Robt J HIGH This 12th Day of Sept
1878 James H DAVIS Atto for Robert J
KILE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…James H DAVIS…
Septr 12 1878 S Allison clk
$102.55 Rd of Samuel Allison
clk & commissioner one hundred and Two Dollars and 55 cts Less $1.25 for
recording this receipt it being the amount comming to me from Second payment on
land Sold by order of Smith County Court This 12th Sept 1878 James H DAVIS atto for W.B. DAVIS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…James H DAVIS as Attorney for WB DAVIS…This Septr
12th 1878 S Allison clk
Pg 121
$ 102.55 Recd of Samuel
Allison clk & commissioner of the Est of BM DAVIS Decst one hundred and Two
Dollars and 55 cts Less $1.25 for recording this receipt it being the amount
comming to me on second payment on land Sold by order of Smith County Court
This 12th Sept 1878 A.R.
DAVIS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…A.R. DAVIS…
This Septr 12th
1878 S Allison clk
$ 51.27 ½ Recd of Samuel Allison clk &
commissioner for the Estate of BM DAVIS Decst fifty one Dollars and 27 cts Less
$1.25 for recording this receipt it being the amount comming to me as Atto for
Susan A. JOHNSON, Mary F. JOHNSON and Linney J JAMES from Second payment on
land sold by order of Smith County Court This 12th Sept 1878 A.R. DAVIS Atto for Susan A JOHNSON &
Mary F JOHNSON Linny J JOHNSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…A.R. DAVIS…
This Septr 12th
1878 S Allison clk
Received of S. Allison Clerk
& Commissioner one hundred and two Dollar & 55 cts Less one Dollar and
25 cents for Recording This Recpt it being part of the Last Land note, of the
Estate of Benjamin DAVIS Estate Said Land was Sold by an order of the Smith
County Court and Distributed under Said order This September 12th
1878 Fannie APPLE L.B. APPLE
Pg 122
William S. CHAMBERS et als vs
Benjamin F. CALHOUN et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County
Court of Smith County and commissioner in the above cause, Two Hundred and
Thirty one Dollars and Sixty three cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt, in full of the distributive share of Benjamin F. CALHOUN, out of the
funds paid in on the first notes, arising from the Sale of the lands of Hardie
CALHOUN Deceased, Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court
in the above cause. September the 17th 1878. B.F. CALHOUN by A.E. GARRETT, Attorney for
B.F. CALHOUN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…A.E. GARRETT…
This Septr 17th
1878 S Allison Clk
Mr. A.E. GARRETT Attorney at law
Carthage Tennessee you are hereby authorized to draw from the County Court
Clerk of Smith County, all of our Shares as Heirs & distributes of the
Estate of Hardie CALHOUN Deceased, & Receipt for the same in our names,
& to do all other acts and things necessary to the winding up and Settling
our Shares in Said Estate & we further authorize you as our Said Attorney
to pay out Said funds or Send the Same to us according to the orders you have
heretofore received if not changed or revoked by us before the Same is done,
& we here… **(on a paper added
to page – paper folded up at bottom to fit)
Pg 123
William S. CHAMBERS et als vs
Benjamin F. CALHOUN et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County
Court of Smith County and commissioner in the above cause, Two Hundred and
eighty three dollars and 63 cents, Less
$1.25 for recording this receipt in part full of the distributive share of
Althea V. CALHOUN, out of the funds paid
in on the first notes arising from the Sale of the lands of Hardie CALHOUN Deceased,
Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
cause, September the 17th 1878.
Aleatha V. CALHOUN by A.E. GARRETT her Attorney for her
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…A.E. GARRETT…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 5th day of October
1878 S Allison Clerk
Pg 124
A.H. HALEY et als vs M.J.
SCOGGINS et als} O. Bill to Sell Land
Received, September the 18th
2878 of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County and
commissioner in the above cause, by the hands of Samuel BAINES the purchaser of
the lands in this cause, Ninety eight Dollars, Less $1.25 fee for recording
this receipt in full of the distributive of S. ROWLAND out of the funds arising
from the sale of the Lands of Ann CARPENTER deceased sold and distributed under
the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. Surrina ROWLAND Martin ROWLAND
State of Tennessee Smith
County} …then came S. ROWLAND wife of the said M. ROWLAND…privately and apart…
Witness my hands at office,
this the 18th day of September 1878
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 125
William S. CHAMBERS et als vs
Benjamin F. CALHOUN et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County
Court of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, One
Hundred and thirty four dollars and Sixty cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording
this receipt in full of the distributive shares of Robert K. and Hardie B.
HAYNIE minor children of Mary A. HAYNIE who was a daughter of Hardie CALHOUN
deceased, out of the funds paid in on
the first notes arising from the sale of the lands of Hardie CALHOUN deceased,
sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
cause, September the 19th 1878.
John A FITE Guardian for Robert K & Hardy B CALHOUN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John A FITE guardian for Robert K & Hardie B
Haynie…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 19th day of September 1878
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 126
S.G. RICHARDSON et als vs Thos
O. RICHARDSON et als } Bill to sell land
Received, October the 3rd
1878 of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee and
commissioner in the above cause, one hundred and forty --- dollars 59 cents Less
$1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of S.G.
RICHARDSON, out of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands of John
RICHARDSON dec’d sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above cause SG RICHARDSON
By RP BROOKS Atty
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…SG RICHARDSON by RP BROOKS Attorny…this October 3rd
1878 S. Allison Clk
Pg 127
S.G. RICHARDSON et als vs
Thos O. RICHARDSON et als } Bill to Sell Land
Received, October the 3rd
1878 of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee and
commissioner in the above cause one hundred and forty six dollars 59 cents Less
$1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive share of Jane
VEACH out of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands of John RICHARDSON
deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause Jane Veach By RP BROOKS
Atty
Pg 128
S.G. RICHARDSON et als vs
Thos O. RICHARDSON et als } Bill to Sell Land
Received, October the 3rd
1878 of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and
commissioner in the above cause One hundred and forty six dollars 59 cents Less
$1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of
Benjamin F. RICHARDSON out of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands of
John RICHARDSON deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above cause FJ RITCHARSON
Guardian of Benjamin F. RICHARDSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…FJ RICHARDSON as Guardian for BF RICHARDSON…the
within Rept to be her act…this October the 3rd 1878. S. Allison Clk
Pg 129
S.G. RICHARDSON et als vs
Thos O. RICHARDSON et als } Bill to Sell Land
Received, October the 8th
1878 of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and
commissioner in the above cause One hundred and forty six dollars and 59 cents,
Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive share Cyrina CARDWELL out of the funds arising
from the Sale of the lands of John RICHARDSON deceased Sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. Cyrina CARDWELL Isaac (his x mark) N.
CARDWELL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} …then came Cyrina CARDWELL wife of the said Isaac M. CARDWELL,
privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 8th day of October
1878.
Pg 130
S.G. RICHARDSON ets vs Thos
O. RICHARDSON ets} Received of S Allison clerk & commissioner Eighteen
Dollars and 31 cnts Less 125 cnts for Recording this Recpt it being in full of
my Distributive Shear in the Last Land note Sold as the property of John
RICHARDSON Dec by an order of the Smith County Court and Distributed under Said
order October 9th 1878 J.N.
FORD Bell FORD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…JN FORD and Bell FORD…
This Octr 9th
1878. S Allison clerk
S.G. RICHARDSON ets vs Thos
O. RICHARDSON ets} Received of S. Allison Clerk & Commissioner Eighteen
Dollars & 31 cnts Less 125 cnts for Recording this Recpt it being in full
of My Interest in the Last Land note Sold as the property of John RICHARDSON by
an order of the Smith County Court & Distributed under Said order this
October the 9th 1878 Mollie
RICHERSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Mollie RICHARDSON…
This October 9th
1878. S Allison clerk
Pg 131
S.G. RICHARDSON ets vs Thos
O. RICHARDSON ets } Received of S Allison Clerk & Commissioner fifty four
Dollars and 96 cnts Less $125 cts for Recording this Recpt it being one eight
part of the Last Land note out of the Sale of the Land Sold of John RICHARDSON
Decst under a Decree of the Smith County Court and Distributed under Said order
The Said ---- of minors of Caroline RICHARDSON
L.C. RICHERSON G.B.
RICHERSON Eli RICHERSON By J.N. FORD
Guardian
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…L.C. RICHARDSON G.B. RICHARDSON Eli RICHARDSON by
their Guardian J.N. FORD…
This October 9th
1878 S Allison clerk
Settlement of John H. NEWBILL
& Thomas NIXON of all the matters of the estate of John S. ROBERTS
deceased, made this April 28th 1874. John H. NEWBILL has paid to
said NIXON the entire amount of his land notes executed for the land of the
estate of J.S. ROBERTS Sr. deceased and
also the amount due from said NEWBILL to his ward as Guardian of Martha &
John S. ROBERTS, and the said NIXON has paid & settled with the said
NEWBILL the amount of his note executed to said NEWBILL for the said ROBERTS
land & the said NIXON has paid to Martha E. ROBERTS in the Chancery Court
the entire amount due her from said NEWBILL as her guardian and also the amount
due her from the land fund as shown in the decrees of the County & Chancery
Courts, he having received the same of the said NEWBILL.
Pg 132
W.N. SUITE & others
Exparte} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee Fifteen dollars and fifty eight cents ($15.58) Less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt, in full of the distributive shares of Haywood and Emma
MOORE minor children of Lavinia MOORE deceased who was a daughter of John SUITE
deceased, out of the funds arising from a Judgment against the Estate of
Elizabeth J. BAINS deceased paid over in this cause. This the 11th
day of October 1878 WM (W) MOORE Guardian
of Haywood & Emma MOORE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…MOORE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 11th day of October 1878.
S. Allison clerk
Pg 133
**(these names could be
either LOW, or LAW – according to interpretation of writing)
We L.H. LOW, W.W. LOW &
wife Mary H. LOW, William C. LOW and wife M.V. LOW do hereby nominate and
appoint Jesse LOW of Smith County Tennessee, my attorney in fact to demand and
receive for us from the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, or any other
person having in possession or liable for the same a distributive share which
has descended to us from one Jesse LOW, now deceased, late of the County of
Smith and State of Tennessee, and all necessary receipts bonds and acquittances
for us and in our names to execute for the same. We do further empower our said
Attorney to sue for and receive the same or any part thereof, whether the same
be real or personal Estate and for that purpose to make and employ one or more
Attorneys under him and to do all other acts ands things necessary to
accomplish the object of this power at our expense and charge And we do hereby
ratify and confirm all the lawful acting and doing of our said Attorney in the
premises as fully as if we were present and doing the same ourselves This
October 29th 1877 L.H.
LOW William W. LOW Wm. C. LOW
Mary H. LOW Minerva V. LOW Witness
L.J. LOW M.G. BARNETT
State of Tennessee Gibson
County} Personally appeared…L.H. LOW, William W. LOW and W.C. LOW and Mary H. LOW
and Minerva V. LOW…and Mary H. LOW, Minerva V. LOW, wives of said William W.
LOW & Wm. C. LOW…privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
This 21st day of Sept 1878
M.C. Holmes clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 134
Lemuel H. LOW (LAW) vs A.H.
LOW (LAW) et als} O. Bill to Sell Land
Received of Samuel Allison
clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the
above cause, Forty three dollars and 37 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt, in full of the distributive share of Lemuel H. LOW (LAW) out of the
funds arising from the Sale of the Lands of Jesse LOW (LAW) deceased sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. This
the 12th day of October 1878
Jessee LOW (LAW) Atty for Lemuel H. LOW (LAW)
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Jessee LOW (LAW) as Attorney for Lemuel LOW (LAW)…
This October the 12th 1878
S. Allison clk
Pg 135
Lemuel H. LOW (LAW) vs A.H.
LOW (LAW) et als} O. Bill to Sell Land
Received of Samuel Allison
clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the
above cause, Ten dollars and 84 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt, in full of the distributive share of Mary H. LOW (LAW) and W.W. LOW
(LAW) her husband out of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging
to the Estate of Jesse LOW (LAW) deceased, sold and distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. This the 12th
day of October 1878 Jessee LOW (LAW)
Atty in fact for M.H. & W.W. LOW (LAW)
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Jessee LOW (LAW) as Attorney in fact for M.H. &
W.W. LOW (LAW)… This October 12th 1878 S. Allison clk
Pg 136
Lemuel H. LOW (LAW) vs A.H.
LOW (LAW) et als} O. Bill to Sell Land
Received of Samuel Allison
clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the
above cause Ten Dollars and 84 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt
in full of the distributive share of W.C. LOW (LAW) and his wife M.V. LOW (LAW)
out of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands of Jesse LOW (LAW)
deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause, This the 12th day of October 1878. Jessee LOW (LAW) Atty in fact for W.C. &
M.V. LOW (LAW)
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Jessee LOW (LAW)…
This October 12th
1878 S. Allison clk
Pg 137
J.H. & A.R. DAVIS Admr
&c vs John S. DAVIS & others} Bill to Sell Land
Received of Samuel Allison clk
of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above
cause, Sixty two dollars and 29 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt
in full of the distributive shares of Susan A. JOHNSON, Mary F. JOHNSON and
Linnie J. JAMES, children of A.N. DAVIS deceased who was a son of B.M. DAVIS
deceased out of the funds paid in on the first note arising from the Sale of
the lands belonging to the first note arising from the Sale of the lands
belonging to the said B.M. DAVIS decd Sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 12th day of
October 1878 A.R. DAVIS Atty in fact
for Susan A. & Mary F. JOHNSON and Linnie J. JAMES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…A.R. DAVIS…
This October the 12th
1878 S. Allison clk
Pg 138
W.N. SUITE and others
Exparte} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County,
Tennessee, Fifteen dollars and fifty eight cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording
this receipt in full of the distributive share of Demsey SUITE, who was a son
of John SUITE deceased, out of the funds received on a Judgment against the
Estate of Elizabeth J. BAINS deceased said share being sold to the Rome Lodge
by the said Demsey SUITE, and being ordered by the Court to be paid over to me
This the 15th day of October 1878
J.R. HIBBITT Secy of Martin Lodge No 141.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.R. HIBBITT…
Witness my hand at office
this the 15th day of October 1878.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 139
S.G. RICHARDSON et als vs
Thos O. RICHARDSON et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court
of Smith County, Tennessee, and Commissioner in the above cause, Twenty three
dollars and 81 cents, Less $1.25 fee for record this receipt, in full of the
distributive share of R.C. RICHARDSON
grandson of John RICHARDSON deceased, arising from the sale of the lands
of said John RICHARDSON deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 15th day of October
1878 R.C. RICHERSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…R.C. RICHARDSON…
This Octr the 15th
1878 S Allison clk
Pg 140
W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, Twenty three dollars,
Less $1.25 for recording this receipt, in part payment of the distributive
share if Maggie GILL, out of the funds arising from the sale of the lands of James
GILL deceased sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court
in the above cause, This the 4th day of November 1878 T.L. JOHNSON Guardian of Maggie GILL T.L. JOHNSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…T.L. JOHNSON…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 4th day of November 1878
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 141
W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County,
Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Twenty three dollars less $1.25
fee for recording this receipt in part payment of the distributive share of
James D. GILL out of the funds arising from the sale of the lands of James GILL
deceased sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the
above cause, This the 4th day of November 1878 J.M. TUGGLE Guardian of James D. GILL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.M. TUGGLE guardian &c…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 4th day of November 1878
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 142
W.S. CHAMBERS & wife
Ellen vs Benjamin F. CALHOUN et als} I hereby transfer and convey to Ellen L.
CHAMBERS, to her sole and separate use free from the claims of her present or
future husband, as part payment on her interest in two certain tracts of land
lying in Caldwell County and State of Kentucky, which I have this day purchased
from her and her said husband, the sum of two hundred and seventy dollars
($270.00) due me from my father’s Estate in the above case, in the Court Court
of Smith County, Tennessee, Given under my hand, This the 5th day of
November 1878. Alethia V CALHOUN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Alethia V. CALHOUN…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 5th day of November 1878.
Samuel Allison clerk
Pg 143
W.S. CHAMBERS & wife
Ellen vs Benjamin F. CALHOUN & others} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of
the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above
cause, One hundred dollars, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt balance
in full of the distributive share of Alethia V. CALHOUN, out of the funds paid
in on the first notes arising the sale of the lands belonging to Hardy CALHOUN
deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause This the 5th day of November 1878. Alethia V CALHOUN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Alethia V. CALHOUN…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 5th day of November 1878.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 144
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Pg 145
W.G. BRANSFORD et als vs
James M. CONDITT et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the Smith County
Court and Commissioner in the above cause, Two hundred and Nineteen dollars and
twenty two cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in --- payment of
the distributive share of BRADFORD, out
of the funds paid in on the first notes arising from the Sale of the lands of
John STEVENS deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above cause, This the 14th day of November 1878.
Mildred C. BRADFORD D.M. BRADFORD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…D.M. BRADFORD and wife BRADFORD…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 14th day of November 1878.
S Allison clk
Pg 146
S.G. RICHARDSON et als vs
Thos. O. RICHARDSON et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County
Court of Smith County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, twenty three
dollars and 81 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the
distributive of J.W. RICHARDSON out of the funds arising from the sale of the
lands of John RICHARDSON deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court in the above cause, this the 11th day of November
1878 R.C. RICHARDSON Attorney $150 cents for Recording Power of Attorney
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…R.C. RICHARDSON…
This Nov 11th
1878 S. Allison clk
W.G. BRANSFORD others vs
James M. CONDITT others} Receive of S Allison Clerk & Commissioner Two
Hundred and Twenty three Dollars and 23 cents Less $1.25 for Recording this
Receipt in being the Distributive Shear of the cash fund on hand and also the
amount paid in on the First Land notes in Said Cause Sold & Distributed by
an order of this This Nov 22th 1878. Wm BRIGGS attorney
Pg 147
W.G. BRANSFORD et als vs J.M.
CONDITT et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County and Commissioner in the above cause, Two hundred and Nineteen dollars
and twenty two cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in part payment
of the distributive share of Fannie
BRANSFORD, out of the paid in on the first notes, arising from the sale of the
lands of John STEVENS deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court in the above cause, this the 12th day of November
1878. W.G. BRANSFORD Fannie BRANSFORD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.G. BRANSFORD and his Fannie BRANSFORD…the came
Fannie BRANSFORD wife of the said W.G. BRANSFORD, privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 12th day of November 1878.
Samuel Allison clerk
Pg 148
State of Kansas County of
Butler} Know all men by these presents that we Jesse C. JOHNSTON and wife,
Susan A. JOHNSTON, Alpheus A. JOHNSTON and wife Mary F. JOHNSTON, David P.
JAMES and wife Linnie J. JAMES of the County of Butler and State of Kansas,
have constituted, ordained and made, and in our stead and place put and by these
presents do constitute ordain and make and in our stead and place put A.R.
DAVIS of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, to be our true, sufficient
and lawful Attorney, for us and in our name, place and stead and to our use to
ask, demand, recoors and receive of and from all and every person or persons
whomsoever the same shall or may concern all and singular sums of money and
effects which may be due and coming to us and each of us from the Estate of
Grandfather, Benjamin M. DAVIS deceased, late of said County of Smith and State
of Tennessee arising from the Estate, both real and personal of said B.M. DAVIS
deceased, which may be in the hands of the Administrator of said Estate, or in
the hands or under the control of the Clerk of any Court of record in any
County in said State of Tennessee, hereby giving and granting unto our said
Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing
whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as
fully to all intents and purposes as we the constituents might or could do, if
personally present and doing the same ourselves, with full power of
substitution and revocation at pleasure, Also to employ one or more Attorneys
and bring suit for us and in our name for the recovery of any money or effects,
which may be due and coming to us from the said Estate of B.M. DAVIS deceased,
and to do and things necessary and proper to be done in and about the premises and to, for us and in our
names, places and steads execute all proper and necessary receipts and
acquittances and to do all things necessary by virtue of these presents.
In witness whereof we have
hereunto set our hands and affixed our seals on this the 22nd day of
July 1878. J.C. JOHNSTON Susan A. JOHNSTON A.A. JOHNSTON Mary F.
JOHNSTON David P. JAMES Linnie J. JAMES
Pg 149
State of Kansas County of
Butler} Personally appeared…Jesse C. JOHNSTON and wife Susan A. JOHNSTON,
Alpheus A. JOHNSTON and wife Mary F. JOHNSTON and David P. JAMES and wife
Linnie J. JAMES…And Susan A. JOHNSTON wife of Jesse C. JOHNSTON, Mary F.
JOHNSTON wife of Alpheus A. JOHNSTON and Linnie J. JAMES wife of David P.
JAMES, each…privately and apart from their said husbands…
Witness S.E. Black Ex officio
Clerk of said Probate Court at office in Eldorado Kansas, This August 17th
1878 S.E. Black Judge and Ex officio
Probate Clerk
State of Kansas County of
Butler}I, Vincent Brown, Clerk…certify that S.E. Black…is and was…Judge of the
Probate Court…Ex officio the legal Clerk…
Witness my hand and official
seal at office in Eldorado, State of Kansas, County of Butler This August 17th
1878 Vincent Brown County Clerk in and
for Butler County State of Kansas
Pg 150
State of Kansas County of Butler}
Personally appeared…Susan A. JOHNSTON, Mary F. JOHNSTON and Linnie JAMES, and
made an oath in due form that each of them are the daughter of A.N. DAVIS
deceased, that said A.N. DAVIS was the son of Benjamin M. DAVIS who died in
Smith County, Tennessee, as they are informed and believe that their father
A.N. DAVIS died without a will leaving affiants and the following brothers and
sisters, children of said A.N. DAVIS deceased, as the only children and heirs
at law of said A.N. DAVIS, to wit B.A. DAVIS, Ann E. CORNELL and Samuel G.
DAVIS, that all of said children are living, and that the said B.A. DAVIS,
Samuel G. DAVIS and Ann E, CORNELL are minor heirs of the said A.N. DAVIS
deceased Susan A. JOHNSTON Mary F. JOHNSTON Linnie J. JAMES
State of Kansas County of
Butler} Be it remembered that on this 22nd day of July 1878. came
Susan A. JOHNSTON, Mary F. JOHNSTON and Linnie J. JAMES of lawful age and being
by me duly sworn depose and say that the matters and things set forth in the above
and foregoing affidavit are true and correct in each item. S.E. Black Clerk and Judge of the Probate
Court in and for Butler County Kansas
State of Kansas County of
Butler} Personally appeared…Jesse C. JOHNSTON and wife Susan A. JOHNSTON,
Alpheus A. JOHNSTON and wife Mary F. JOHNSTON and David P. JAMES and wife
Linnie J. JAMES…And also Susan A. JOHNSTON wife of Jesse C. JOHNSTON, Mary F.
JOHNSTON wife of Alpheus A. JOHNSTON and Linnie J. JAMES wife of David P.
JAMES, each…privately and apart from their said husbands…
Pg 151
Witness S.E. Black Clerk of
said Court at office in Eldorado Kan, this the 22nd day of July
1878 S.E. Black Probate Judge
State of Kansas County of
Butler} I, S.E. Black Judge…certify that Vincent Brown…is and was…clerk
Witness S.E. Black Judge and
presiding justice of said Court at office in Eldorado, This the 22nd
day of July 1878 S.E. Black Probate
Judge
State of Kansas County of
Butler} I, Vincent Brown, Clerk…certify that S.E. Black…is and was…Judge
Witness my hand and official
seal at office in Eldorado This the 22nd day of July 1878 Vincent Brown County Clerk Butler County
Kansas
A true Copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Clerk fee $2.50 paid
Pg 152
Power of Attorney
State of Texas County of
Denton} Know all men by these presents that I R.J. KYLE have made, constituted
and appointed and by these presents do make constitute and appoint James H.
DAVIS my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name place and stead, to ask
for, demand, receive and receipt for the part of the Benjamin M. DAVIS Estate,
which is due me, which consists in money, the said Benjamin DAVIS deceased when
alive, resided in the County of Smith in the State of Tennessee, giving and
granting unto my said Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all
and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and
about the premises, as full to all intents and purposes, as I myself might or
could do if personally present, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my
said Attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do by virtue hereof. In witness
whereof I hereunto set my hand, this the 20th day of December
1877 R.J. KYLE
The State of Texas Denton
County}…personally came Robert J. KYLE…
In testimony whereof, I hereby
sign my name at office in Little Elm, this the 20th day of December
A.D. 1877 George L. Bulton J.P. and Ex
officio Notary Public
A true Copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Clerk fee $1.25 paid
Pg 153
John D. ENOCKS others vs
Expartae} Received of S. Allison clerk by the hands of Harry D HIGHS fifty five
Dollars which is in full Consideration of my Interest in the Land notes of the
Land Sold By S Allison Clk in the above cause the Smith County Court and
Distributed under Said order I sold my interest to The Said HIGHS for Said
amount for which he has paid me the Same This Nov 16th 1878 Attest S. Allison Clk John (his x mark) D. ENOCKS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…John D. ENOCK…
This Nov the 16th
1878 S Allison Clk
Pg 154
J.H. & A.R.DAVIS et als
vs John S. DAVIS et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court
of Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause Seventeen
dollars and 72 cents, Less $1.25 for recording this receipt, a balance in full
of the distributive share of James H. DAVIS out of the funds arising from the
Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of B.M. DAVIS Deceased, Sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, this
the 25th day of November 1878.
James H. DAVIS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James H. DAVIS…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 25th day of November 1878
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 155
J.H. & A.R.DAVIS et als
vs John S. DAVIS et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court
of Smith County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, Seventeen
dollars and 72 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, a balance in
full of the distributive share of John S. DAVIS, out of the funds arising from
the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of B.M. DAVIS deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, this
the 25th day of November 1878.
James H. DAVIS atty for John S. DAVIS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James H. DAVIS Attorney in fact for John S. DAVIS…
Witness my hand at office, this the 25th day of November 1878 A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 156
J.H. & A.R.DAVIS et als
vs John S. DAVIS et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court
of Smith County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, Fifty five
dollars and 72 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, a balance in
full of the distributive share of Wm. B. DAVIS out of the funds arising from
the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of B.M. DAVIS deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause this
the 25th day of November 1878.
James H. DAVIS atty for WB DAVIS
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…James H. DAVIS Attorney in fact for William B. DAVIS…
Witness my hand at office, this the 25th day of November 1878 A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 157
J.H. & A.R.DAVIS et als
vs John S. DAVIS et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court
of Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Seven dollars
and 72 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, a balance in full of
the distributive share of Susan M. SMITH out of the funds arising from the Sale
of the lands belonging to the Estate of B.M. DAVIS deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith Court in the above cause, this the 25th
day of November 1878. James H. DAVIS
atty for Susan M. SMITH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James H. DAVIS Attorney in fact for Susan M. SMITH…
Witness my hand at office, this the 25th day of November 1878. A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 158
J.H. & A.R.DAVIS et als
vs John S. DAVIS et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court
of Smith County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, five dollars
and 86 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, a balance in full of
the distributive share of J.M. KYLE out of the funds arising from the Sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of B.M. DAVIS deceased sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, this the 25th
day of November 1878. James H. DAVIS
atty for JM KILLE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James H. DAVIS Attorney in fact for J.M. KYLE…
Witness my hand at office, this the 25th day of November 1878 A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 159
J.H. & A.R.DAVIS et als
vs John S. DAVIS et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court
of Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, five dollars
and 86. Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, a balance in full of the
distributive share of R.J. KYLE, out of the funds arising from the sale of the
lands belonging to the Estate of B.M. DAVIS deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, this the 25th
day of November 1878. James H. DAVIS
Atty for RJ KYLE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James H. DAVIS, Attorney in fact for R.J. KYLE…
Witness my hand at office, this the 25th day of November 1878. A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 160
J.H. & A.R.DAVIS et als
vs John S. DAVIS et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court
of Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, five dollars
and 72 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, a balance in full of
the distributive share of Fannie APPLE out of the funds arising from the Sale
of the lands belonging to the Estate of B.M. DAVIS Deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 25th day of November 1878.
Fannie APPLE By LB. APPLE husband
L.B. APPLE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…L.B. APPLE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 25th day of November 1878
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 161
State of Kentucky Muhlenburg
County Court August 27th
1869
On motion of Mc J. DAVIS, it
is ordered that he be and is hereby appointed guardian to Britton A. Ann Eliza and
Samuel G. Davis, Infant orphans of A. N. DAVIS dec’d who thereupon took the
oath prescribed by law and executed bond with W.B. DAVIS and Samuel E. SMITH as
his sureties who are approved by the Court.
State of Kentucky Muhlenburg
County} I, Jno E. Reno clerk…certify that the foregoing is a true copy of the
order of this Court appointing Mc J. DAVIS guardian to Britton A. DAVIS, Ann
Eliza DAVIS and Samuel G. DAVIS and that the said McJ DAVIS is still the
guardian to Britton A. DAVIS and Samuel G. DAVIS In testimony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, this 21st day of
November 1878 Jno E. Reno clerk
Muhlenburg County Court
I, J.C. Thompson
Judge…certify that Jno E. Reno…is Clerk of the County Court…
Given under my hand, this 21
day of November 1878 J.C.Thompson Judge
C.C.
I Jno E. Reno clerk…certify
that Hon J.C. Thompson…is…the Judge of the County Court…
Witness my hand, this the 21st
day of November 1878 nJno E. Reno clerk
A true copy Attest A.A.
Allison Deputy Clerk
Clerk fee $1.50
Pg 162
J.H. & A.R.DAVIS Admr
&c et als vs John S. DAVIS et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the
Smith County Court and commissioner in the above cause, thirty nine dollars and
14 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive
share of B.A. DAVIS, a grandson of B.M. DAVIS deceased, out of the funds
arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of the said B.M.
DAVIS deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court
in the above cause, this the 5th day of December 1878. Mc J. DAVIS Guardian for B.A. DAVIS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Mc J. DAVIS guardian for B.A. DAVIS… Witness my
hand at office, this the 5th day of December 1878. Samuel Allison clerk
Pg 163
J.H. & A.R. DAVIS Admr
&c et als vs John S. DAVIS and others} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of
the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause,
thirty nine dollars and 14 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in
full of the distributive share of S.G. DAVIS a grandson of B.M. DAVIS deceased,
out of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of
the said B.M. DAVIS deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above cause, this the 5th day of December
1878. Mc J. DAVIS Guardian for S.G.
DAVIS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Mc J. DAVIS guardian for S.G. DAVIS… Witness my
hand at office, this the 5th day of December 1878. Samuel Allison clerk
Pg 164
J.H. & A.R.DAVIS Admr
&c et als vs John S. DAVIS and others} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of
the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause,
Two hundred and thirty dollars and 85 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt in full of the distributive share of Mack J. DAVIS out of the funds
arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of B.M. DAVIS
deceased sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the
above cause, this the 5th day of December 1878. Mc J. DAVIS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Mc J. DAVIS…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 5th day of December 1878.
Samuel Allison clerk
J.H. & A.R. DAVIS others
vs John S. DAVIS others} Received of S Allison Clerk & commissioner Thirty
Eight Dollars and 44 cents Less one Dollar and Twenty five cents for Recording
this Recpt in full of Anne E. CORNUTT formerly Anne E DAVIS But now Anne
CORNETT and Grand Daughter of Benjamin M. DAVIS and Daughter of Arthur N. DAVIS
in full of our Distributive Shear in the Lands funds Sold by me as the property
of Said B.M. DAVIS Sold by an order of this Court and Distributed under Said
order This Janury the 22nd 1979
A.R. DAVIS Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…A.R.DAVIS…
This Janry the 22nd
1879 S Allison Clk
Pg 165
Know all men by these
presents, that Mary Ann ETHRIDGE of the County of Pope and State of Illinois
Allen Springs Post Office, have made, constituted and appointed, and by these
presents do make, constitute and appoint Rebecca PIPER of Smith County,
Tennessee her true and lawful Attorney for her and in her name, place and stead
to receive and collect thirty five and 90/100 Dollars from the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee now remaining in his hands due me from the Estate of
Claiborne HALL deceased giving and granting unto her Said Attorney full power
and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever
requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all
intents and purposes as she might or could do if personally present, with full
power of Substitution and revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that
her said Attorney or her Substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done by
virtue hereof
In witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal the 4th day of September, one thousand
eight hundred and seventy eight Signed, Sealed and Delivered Mary Ann ETHRIDGE in presence of W.R.
COX R.J. DIXON
State of Illinois Pope
County} …appeared Mary Ann ETHRIDGE…
Given under my hand and Seal
Henry D. Baker County Clerk
State of Illinois Pope
County} I, William V. Eldridge County Judge…certify that Henry D. Baker…is now
and was…
Pg 166
…Witness my hand, this the 12th
day of October 1878 William V. Eldridge County Judge
State of Illinois Pope
County} I, Henry D. Baker Clerk…certify that William Eldridge…is now and
was…Judge… Witness my hand and seal at office, This 12th day of
October 1878 Henry D. Baker County
Clerk
A true copy Attest A.A.
Allison Deputy Clerk
Pg 167
W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County,
Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause One Hundred and Seventy three
dollars and 84 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in part
payment of the distributive share of Louis OAKLEY out of the funds arising from
the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL deceased, Sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, this
the 23 day of December 1878 M---
OAKLEY LJ OAKLEY
Pg 168
W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause One Hundred and Seventy
one Dollars and 43 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in part
payment of the distributive share of Louisa OAKLEY out of the funds arising
from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL deceased, sold
and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause
This the 23 day of December 1878 M---
OAKLEY L.J OAKLEY
Pg 169
W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, One Hundred and fifty
Dollars and 34 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in part payment
of the distributive share of Sarah M. GILL out of the funds arising from the
Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 23 day of December 1878 TL JOHNSON
Guardian SM GILL
Pg 170
W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, One Hundred and fifty
Dollars and 34 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in part payment
of the distributive share of James D. GILL out of the funds arising from the
Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL deceased, Sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 23rd day of 1878 J.M.
TUGGLE Guardian for J.D. GILL
Pg 171
W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, One Hundred and Seventy
three Dollars and 34 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in part
payment of the distributive share of Irena McCLANAHAN out of the funds arising
from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL deceased sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. This
the 23 day of December 1878 Jas W.
McCLANAHAN
Pg 172
W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, One Hundred and Seventy
three Dollars and 34 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in part
payment of the distributive share of Mary A. MORRIS out of the funds arising
from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL deceased Sold
and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause,
This the 23 day of December 1878 T.A.
MORRIS
Pg 173
W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, One Hundred and Seventy
three Dollars and 34 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in part
payment of the distributive share of Elizabeth FULLER out of the funds arising
from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL deceased, Sold
and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause,
this the 1st day of February 1879
Thomas FULLER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Thomas
FULLER…
This Feby 1st
1879 S Allison Clk by A.A. Allison D C
W.H. GILL others vs James D.
GILL others} Recd of S Allison Clk & Commissioner one hundred and Seventy
three Dollars and 34 cents Less one Dollar & 25 cents for Recording this
Rept This Recpt is in part payment of the Distributive Shear of Wm H. GILL
arising from the Sale of the Lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL dect
Sold under an order of the Smith County Court in the above Cause. This The 8th
day of Feby 1879. WH GILL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…WH GILL…
This Feby 8th
1879 S Allison Clk
Pg 174
W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, Ninety Seven dollars
and 6 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in part payment of the
distributive shares of George W. GILL and Josephine GILL, out of the funds
arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL
deceased, Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause This the 6th day of January 1879 W.R. SHAVER Guardian
Pg 175
W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County, Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause, Forty eight Dollars and
53 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in part payment of the
distributive share of Johnie A. GILL out of the funds arising from the sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL deceased Sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. This the 23 day
of December 1878 John T SHAVER Guardian
for John A. GILL
Pg 176
R.H. TIMBERLAKE et als vs
J.H. TIMBERLAKE et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of
Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Twenty (looks
as if the twenty has been crossed out) seven (may have a”teen” added
here) dollars and Sixty cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in
part payment of the distributive share of Thomas H. TIMBERLAKE out of the funds
arising from the Sale of the lands of Jehu TIMBERLAKE deceased, Sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause
January the 2nd 1879 J.P.
BURFORD Assignee of Thomas H. TIMBERLAKE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.P. BURFORD…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 2nd day of January 1879.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 177
R.H. TIMBERLAKE et als vs
J.H. TIMBERLAKE et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of
Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Twenty (looks
as if the twenty has been crossed out) seven (may have a”teen” added
here) dollars and sixty cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt,
in part payment of the distributive share of A.B. TIMBERLAKE, out of the funds
arising from the Sale of the lands of Jehu TIMBERLAKE deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause,
January the 2nd 1879 J.P.
BURFORD R.H. TIMBERLAKE Assignee of A.B. TIMBERLAKE By Admr of R.H. TIMBERLAKE
Dec’d
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.P. BURFORD…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 2nd day of January 1879.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 178
R.H. TIMBERLAKE et als vs
J.H. TIMBERLAKE et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of
Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, four dollars and forty
cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in part payment of the
distributive share of R.H. TIMBERLAKE out of the funds arising from the Sale of
the lands of Jehu TIMBERLAKE deceased, Sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above cause January the 2nd 1879. J.P. BURFORD Admr of R.H. TIMBERLAKE Dec’d
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.P. BURFORD…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 2nd day of January 1879.
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
$58.50 Received of Wm. H. WILSON Admr of the Estate
of Samuel C. BRIDGEWATERS dec’d, fifty eight 50/100 Dollars, our fee for filing
bill in the Chancery Court at Hartsville by W.H. WILSON Admr &c vs John
BRIDGEWATERS et als, and advise in matters connected with the said estate, Jan
9th 1877 TARVIS & GOLLADAY Solrs
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Cleerk
Pg 179
$40.00 Received of Wm H.WILSON as Administrator of
the Estate of Samuel C. BRIDGEWATERS dec’d, forty dollars in full of fees due me
for Services rendered as his Attorney at law & Solicitor in the cases of
S.C. BRIDGEWATER & others against J.M. RICHMOND and others, and of J.M.
RICHMOND and others against said BRIDGEWATERS and others, lately determined in
the Supreme Court at Nashville Tenn originally brought in the Chancery Court at
Carthage, Tenn. This June 9th 1877
W.H. DeWITT
A true copy attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
$1.50 Received of W.H. WILSON
as Admr of the Estate of Samuel C. BRIDGEWATER dec’d, by the hands of W.H. DeWITT
his Solicitor &c, One dollar and 50 cents, my fee as clerk of the County
Court of Smith County for the official transcript of the record of said County
Court showing when the administration was entered into, and also when the
suggestion of Insolvency was made, to be used in behalf of the estate in the
Supreme Court, in the Suit of said BRIDGEWATER et als v J.M. RICHMOND et als
& said RICHMOND then by cross bill. Feb 24th 1877. S.Allison clk
A true copy attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Pg 180
S.G. RICHARDSON others vs
Thomas A RICHARDSON others} Received of S, Allison Clerk & Commissioner
Twenty three Dollars 19 Less 125 cents for Recording this Recpt in full of interest in the Last Land note in Said
Cause Sold under a Decree of the Smith County and paid over to Caroline
RICHARDSON by an order of of this Court it being Maggie C------ Inst in Said
Estate or tract of Land Witness at
office this Janry 2?th 1879 Caroline
RITCHERSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Caroline
RICHARDSON…
This Janry 24 1879 S. Allison Clk
Pg 181
W.S. CHAMBERS et als vs
Benjamin F. CALHOUN et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk and commissioner
of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, One hundred and one dollars and Twenty
five cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in part payment of the
distributive share of Benjamin F. CALHOUN out of the funds arising from the
Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Hardy CALHOUN deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. This
the 16th day of March 1879.
A.E. GARRETT Attorney in fact – LAW
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…A.E. GARRETT…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 16th day of March 1879. A.A. Allison, D.C.
Pg 182
R.A. BRIDGEWATER’s Estate}
Received of Thomas J SEAY Administrator of the Estate of R.A. BRIDGEWATER
deceased Eight Hundred and Seventy dollars and one cent, Less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt in full of all money and effects in his hands as such
Administrator as shown from the final Settlement made by him with the Clerk of
the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, on the 12th day of
February 1879. This the 13th day of March 1879. A.M. BRIDGEWATEER Guardian
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Ann M. BRIDGEWATER…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 13th day of March 1879.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 183
R.H. TIMBERLAKE et als vs
James H. TIMBERLAKE et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court
of Smith County, Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause, Twenty nine
dollars and 62 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the
distributive share of Martha Jane STANTON formerly STEWART out of the funds
paid in on the first land note arising from the sale of the lands belonging to
the estate of Jehu TIMBERLAKE deceased, sold and distributed under the decree
of the Smith County Court in the above cause. This the 24th March
1879. Wm GWALTNEY Atty in fact for
Martha J STANTON and James STANTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…William GWALTNEY Attorney in fact for Martha J
STANTON and James STANTON…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 24th day of March 1879
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 184
The State of Texas County of
Eastland} Know all men by these presents: that we James STANTON and Martha Jane
STANTON (wife of the said James STANTON, but formerly Martha Jane STUART a
daughter of John R. STUART and Martha B. STUART) both of the said County of
Eastland do hereby make, constitute and appoint William GWALTNEY of the County
of Smith and State of Tennessee, our Attorney in fact, with authority for us
and in our names to ask for, demand, sue for and receive all or any debts or
debt, claims or demands whatever, due to us either Jointly or severally and
especially do we authorize our said Attorney in fact to demand and receive from
any person or persons, and from the officers of any Court or Courts any and all
moneys and property that the said Martha Jane STANTON or her legal
representative is entitled to receive as an heir if Jehu TIMBERLAKE deceased
and of Martha B. STUART deceased, and in our names to institute such actions or
legal proceedings as may be necessary for the recovery of the same, and for us
and in our names to execute and deliver proper acquittances and receipts for
such sums of money and any property that may be so collected by him, and to do
all things in the premises necessary to the execution of the power herein
granted, that we ourselves could lawfully do, we hereby ratifying and
confirming all such lawful acts as our said attorney may do or perform in the
premises. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals using
scrolls for seals, this the 19th day of February A.D. 1879 James STANTON Martha Jane STANTON
The State of Texas County of
Eastland} … personally appeared James STANTON and his wife, Martha Jane
STANTON, who was formerly Martha Jane STUART…and the said Martha Jane STANTON
being examined by me privately and apart…
Pg 185
To all of which I hereby
certify by setting my hand officially with the seal of my office, done at the
town of Eastland, this the 19th day of February A.D. 1879 Ike P.
Swick Clerk County Court, E.C.T.
The State of Texas County of Eastland}
I, J.T. Hammons County Judge…certify that Ike P. Schwick…is the…County
Clerk…said certificate is in due form of law
Witness my official Signature
and the seal of Eastland Co Court, this the 10th day of March A.D.
1879 J.T. Hommons County Judge E.C.T.
The State of Texas County of
Eastland} I, Ike P. Schwick County Clerk…certify that J.T. Hammons…was…County
Judge…
Witness my official signature
and seal of office, this the 10th day of March A.D. 1879 Ike P. Schwick Clerk County Court, E.C.T.
A true copy Attest
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 186
The State of Texas Denton
County} Know all men by these presents that I, John S. DAVIS of said County, do
hereby make, constitute and appoint James H DAVIS of the County of Smith and
State of Tennessee, my lawful Attorney with authority for me and in my place
and stead to receive all moneys coming to me as my distributive share of my
fathers Estate (viz Benjamin M. DAVIS deceased) late of Smith County in the
State of Tennessee, and in my name to receipt for the same. I hereby giving and
granting unto him the said Attorney full power and authority to do and perform
all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in
and about the premises fully to all intents and purposes as I might or could do
(as heir at law) if personally present, with full power of substitution and
revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that the said Attorney or his
substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof. In
testamony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this eighth day of
December A.D. 1877 John S. DAVIS
The State of Texas Denton
County} …personally came John S, DAVIS…
In testamony whereof I hereby
sign my name at office, in Little Elm, this the eighth day of December A.D. 1877. George L. Button J.P. and Ex-Officio Notary
Public
A true copy Attest
A.A. Allison D.C. fee $1.25
Pg 187
Know all men by these
presents, that we W.C. CORNETT and wife Ann E. CORNETT of the County of
Muhlenburg and State of Kentucky, hereby make, constitute and appoint A.R.
DAVIS of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, our true and lawful
Attorney for us and in our names, place and stead to collect any and all monies
due us from the Estate of Benjamin DAVIS Dec’d granting unto said Attorney full
power and authority to do and perform each and every thing necessary and proper
to be done in the performance of his duty as fully as we might or could do if
personally present, hereby ratifying and confirming all the lawful of our said
Attorney done under and by virtue hereof
Witness our hand and seals,
this 2nd day of January 1879.
Wm C. CORNETT Ann E. CORNETT
State of Kentucky County of
Muhlenburg}…personally came W.C. CORNETT and wife Ann E. CORNETT…
In Testamony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office, the day and year above
written Jno E. Reece clk
State of Kentucky Muhlenburg
County} I, J.C. Thompson Judge…certify that Jno E. Reece…is now County Court
Clerk and was at the date thereof…
Given under my hand, this 2nd
day of January 1879 J.C. Thompson Judge
C.C.
Pg 188
State of Kentucky Muhlenburg
County} I, Jno E. Reece clerk…certify that the foregoing certificate of J.C.
Thompson Judge…
Given under my hand this 2nd
day of January 1879. Jno E. Reece clerk
A true copy Attest
A.A. Allison D.C. Clerk fee $1.50
The State of Texas County of
Palo Pinto} Know all men by these presents, that I, Robert J. KYLE of the
County and State aforesaid for and in consideration of the sum of forty four
dollars to me in hand paid by J.T. DAVIS of the County of Cook in the State of
Texas, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, have granted, bargained
sold and delivered unto the said J.T. DAVIS all my right, title and interest in
and to the Estate of Benjamin DAVIS deceased of Smith County Tennessee, said
interest being derived from my mother, Sarah KYLE, formerly Sarah DAVIS
daughter of the said Benjamin DAVIS deceased, who is now also deceased, to have
and to hold unto him the said J.T. DAVIS, his heirs and assigns forever, and I
do hereby bind myself, my heirs and legal representatives, to warrant and
forever defend the title to the same, against the claims of every person
whomsoever lawfully claiming or to claim the same or any part thereof by,
through or under me.
Witness my hand, this
the day of August, A.D. 1878. R.J. KYLE
Witness W.W. KYLE T.S. SMITH
The State of Texas County of
Palo Pinto} Before me…
Pg 189
…personally appeared W.W.
KYLE…a subscribing witness…at the request of R.J. KYLE…
Given under my hand and seal,
this 27th day of August A.D. 1878
W. Metcalf clerk By Jas E. Beamans Depty
The State of Texas County of
Palo Pinto} This is to certify that Wm Metcalf…is…County Clerk…
Given under my official
signature and seal of the County Court of said County, this the 27th
day of August 1878 R.J. Browning County
Judge P.P.C. Texas
A true copy Attest
A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk Clerk
fee $1.50
Pg 190
Wm T. OLIVER et als vs Mary
C. OLIVER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, One hundred and one
dollars and 57 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the
amount decreed me as Dower out of the funds paid in on the first land note
arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Luther OLIVER
deceased, Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause. This the 31st day of March 1879. Elizabeth (her x mark) OLIVER W.T. OLIVER
Pg 191
Wm T. OLIVER et als vs Mary
C. OLIVER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, Two hundred and three
dollars and 14 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the
distributive shares of Campbell and Mary C. OLIVER, out of the funds paid in on
the first land note arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate
of Luther OLIVER deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above cause. This the 31st day of March
1879. Elizabeth (her x mark)
OLIVER W.T. OLIVER
Pg 192
William T. OLIVER et als vs
Elizabeth OLIVER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, Seven hundred and
Eleven dollars and 88 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full
of the distributive shares of Campbell and Mary C. OLIVER, out of the funds
paid in on the first land notes arising from the sale of the lands belonging to
the Estate of Campbell CRUTCHFIELD deceased sold and distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, this the 31st
day of March 1879. Elizabeth (her x
mark) OLIVER W.T. OLIVER
Pg 193
William T. OLIVER et als vs
Elizabeth OLIVER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the Smith County
Court and commissioner in the above cause, Three hundred and fifty five dollars
and 94 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the
distributive share of William T. OLIVER, out of the funds paid in on the first
land notes arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of
Campbell CRUTCHFIELD deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above cause This the 31st day of March
1879. W.T. OLIVER
Lemuel H. LAW (LANE) vs A.N.
LAW (LANE)} Received of S Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee ten Dollars and 84 ¼ cents it being in full of our Distributive Shear
as an heir of Trithena WEST who was an heir of Jessee LANE (LAW) Decact of the
Lands Sold by Said Allison Clerk in 1876 to Anderson WILLIAMS & L.W.
RUSSELL
This June the 27th
1877
Pg 194
William T. OLIVER et als vs
Mary C. OLIVER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, One hundred and one
dollars and 57 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the
distributive share of William OLIVER out of the funds paid in on the first land
note, arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Luther
OLIVER deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above cause. This the 31st day of March 1879. W.T. OLIVER
Pg 195
R.H. TIMBERLAKE et als vs
James H. TIMBERLAKE et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County
Court of Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Forty
seven dollars and 76 cents, Less $1.25 for recording this receipt a balance in
full of the distributive share of Thomas H. TIMBERLAKE out of the funds arising
from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Jehu TIMBERLAKE deceased,
sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
cause. This the 2nd day of April 1879. J.P. BURFORD Assignee of Thomas H. TIMBERLAKE
Pg 196
R.H. TIMBERLAKE et als vs
James H. TIMBERLAKE et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County
Court of Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Forty
seven dollars and 76 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of
the distributive share of A.B. TIMBERLAKE out of the funds arising from the
Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Jehu TIMBERLAKE deceased, Sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. This
the 2nd day of April 1879.
R.H. TIMBERLAKE Assignee of A.B. TIMBERLAKE By J.P. BURFORD Admr of R.
H. TIMBERLAKE decd
Pg 197
R.H. TIMBERLAKE et als vs
James H. TIMBERLAKE et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County
Court of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Eleven
dollars and 94 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt a balance in
full of the distributive share of R.H. TIMBERLAKE out of the funds arising from
the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Jehu TIMBERLAKE deceased, sold
and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause.
This the 2nd day of April 1879.
J.P. BURFORD Admr of R.H. TIMBERLAKE dec’d
Pg 198
R.H. TIMBERLAKE et als vs
James H. TIMBERLAKE et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County
Court of Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Sixty five
dollars and 36 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt a balance in
full of Wm F. GRAHAM out of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands
belonging to the Estate of Jehu TIMBERLAKE deceased sold and distributed under
the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. This the 2nd
day of April 1879. Jno CONDITT
Assignee of Wm F. GRAHAM
Pg 199
R.H. TIMBERLAKE et als vs
James H. TIMBERLAKE et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County
Court of Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Sixty
five dollars and 3 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of
the distributive share of James H. TIMBERLAKE out of the funds arising from the
sale of the lands, belonging to the Estate of Jehu TIMBERLAKE deceased, sold
and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause.
This the 7th day of April 1879.
L.(T) B. LEE Guardian for James H. TIMBERLAKE
Pg 200
R.H. TIMBERLAKE et als vs
James H. TIMBERLAKE et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County
Court of Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Sixteen
dollars and 34 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the
distributive share of James W. COLBERT out of the funds arising from the sale
of the lands belonging to the Estate of Jehu TIMBERLAKE deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. This
the 8th day of April 1879.
A.J. COLVERT atty in fact for James W COLBERT
Pg 201
Isham BEASLEY et als vs A.H.
SMITH et als} Received of Samuel
Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee and Commissioner
in the above cause, thirty three dollars and 64 cents, Less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of Isham BEASLEY out
of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of
Sallie BEASLEY deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above cause, This the 8th day of April
1879. Isham (his x mark) BEASLEY Attest A.A. Allison
Pg 202
Isham BEASLEY et als vs A.H.
SMITH et als} Received of Samuel
Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee and Commissioner
in the above cause, thirty three dollars and 64 cents less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt, in full of the distributive share of Franky REED out of
the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Sallie
BEASLEY deceased Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above cause, This the 8th day of April 1879 Isham (his x mark) BEASLEY Assignee of
Franky REED Attest A.A. Allison
Pg 203
Received of J.H. CULBREATH my
guardian one hundred and fifty three dollars & 33 1/3 /100 dollars on final
Settlement in full of my share of the Estate of my Grandfather H. OVERBY which
went into the hands of my said guardian, This 1st day of February
1879 J.D. CULBREATH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.D. CULBREATH…acknowledged that he executed the
foregoing receipt…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 12th day of April 1879 A.A. Allison D.C.
Received of J.H. CULBREATH my
regular guardian, one hundred and fifty three
& 33 1/3 /100 dollars on final Settlement in full of my share of the
Estate of my Grand-father, H. OVERBY, which went into the hands of my said
guardian, This 1st day of Oct 1878
R.A. CULBREATH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.A. CULBREATH…acknowledged that he executed the
foregoing receipt…
Witness my hand at office this
the 12th day of April 1879 A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 204
R.H. TIMBERLAKE et als vs
James H. TIMBERLAKE et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County
Court of Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause Sixty five
dollars and 36 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to
the Estate of Jehu TIMBERLAKE deceased sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 19th day of
April 1879 Lou F. BOULTON J.D. BOULTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared… Lou F. BOULTON and J.D. BOULTON
This 19th day of
April 1879 S. ALLISON Clk
Pg 205
S.G. RICHARDSON et als vs
Thos O. RICHARDSON et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court
of Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, thirty dollars
and 70 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the
distributive share of Cerina SLOAN out of the funds arising from the Sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of John RICHARDSON deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 21st day of April 1879.
Jeremiah BAY Attorney in fact for Cerina SLOAN By Geo. G. HAILE Attorney
Pg 206
S.G. RICHARDSON et als vs
Thos O. RICHARDSON et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court
of Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, thirty dollars
and 70 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the
distributive share of Mary A. K------R out of the funds arising from the Sale
of the lands belonging to the Estate of John RICHARDSON deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, this
the 21st day of April 1879.
Jeremiah RAY Attorney in fact for Mary A K------R By Geo. G. HAILE Atty.
Pg 207
S.G. RICHARDSON et als vs
Thos O. RICHARDSON et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court
of Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, thirty dollars
and 70 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the
distributive share of Sampson RICHARDSON out of the funds arising from the Sale
of the lands belonging to the Estate of John RICHARDSON deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, this
the 21st day of April 1879.
Jeremiah RAY Attorney in fact for Sampson RIC --R By Geo. G. HAILE Atty.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…George G. HAILE Attorney for Jeremiah RAY who is
the Attorney in fact for Sampson RICHARDSON…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 21st day of April 1879
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 208
R.H. TIMBERLAKE et als vs Jas
H. TIMBERLAKE et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of
Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Sixty five dollars
and 36 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the
distributive share of Sarah J. TIMBERLAKE, out of the funds arising from the
Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Jehu TIMBERLAKE deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court, in the above cause, This
the 21st day of April 1879
Sallie J. TIMBERLAKE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Sallie J. TIMBERLAKE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 21st day of April 1879
Samuel Allison clerk
Pg 209
R.H. TIMBERLAKE et als vs Jas
H. TIMBERLAKE et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Sixty five dollars
and 36 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the
distributive share of F.P. TIMBERLAKE out of the funds arising from the sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of Jehu TIMBERLAKE deceased sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 21st day of April 1879
F.P. TIMBERLAKE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…F.P. TIMBERLAKE…acknowledged that he executed the
foregoing receipt…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 21st day of April 1879.
Samuel Allison clerk
Pg 210
R.H. TIMBERLAKE others vs
James H. TIMBERLAKE others} Received of S Allison Clerk & commissioner
Sixty five Dollars and 36 cents Less one Dollar and 25 cnts in full of my
Distributive Shear of the Last Land note arising from the Lands Sold as the
Lands of the Estate of Jehu TIMBERLAKE Decest Sold on a Decree of this Court
and Distributed under Said Decree This April the 28 1879 Bettie H. TIMBERLAKE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Bettie H. TIMBERLAKE…
This April 28th
1879 S. Allison Clk
Pg 211
W.T. OLIVER et als vs
Elizabeth OLIVER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court
of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Seven hundred
and Eleven dollars and 88 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in
full of the distributive shares of Campbell CRUTCHFIELD and Mary L. HOUSE (?),
formerly Mary L. CRUTCHFIELD, out of the funds paid in on the first note
arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Campbell
CRUTCHFIELD deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above cause. This the 7th day of May 1879 TL JOHNSON
Pg 212
I William B CONDETT of the
County of Co--- and State of Texas do herby nominate and appoint Samuel BEASLY
of Smith County Tennessee State My Attorney in fact to Demand and Receive for
me from John P. Yelton former Clerk and Commissioner of the Smith County Court
Samuel Allison the present Clerk of Said County and from W.W. & H.B. VADEN
Executors of B.J. VADENs Dect who was the Administrator of Loderick VADEN Dect
or from Any other persons having possession of or Liable for the Same or any
part thereof a Distributive Shear which has Disended to me from Loderick VADEN
Decst Late of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee The Same being the one
fifth part Due by Decent to one Rebecca CONDETT Dec who was a Daughter of Said
Loderick VADEN Dec and the Mother of the undersigned William B. CONDETT Said
------ is from the Sale of the Lands My Grandfather Loderick VADEN Deced in the
Smith County Court and from the personal Estate in the hands of the
Administrator BJ VADEN and all necessary Receipts bonds and acquittances for me
and in my name to Execute for and about the Same and I do further Empower My
Said Attorney to Sue for and receive the Same or any part thereof Whether the Same
be Personal or real Estate or proceeds arising from the Sale of Either or Both
or moneys or ------ -- ---- and Effects
of Every Description and for that purpose to make and Employ one or more
Attorneys under him and to do all other acts and things to accomplish the
objects of this power at my Expense and Charge and I do herby Ratify and
Confirm all the Lawful actings and Doings of My Said Attorney in the premises
as fully as if I had Done the Same My Self This The 18th day of
March 1879 WB CONDETT Attest
State of Texas Car--- County}
personally appeared…William B CONDETT…
Witness My hand and official
Seal at office this 18th day of March 1879 LM Allen Clerk of the County Court Co--- Co Texas
Pg 213
State of Texas C---- County} S.B.
Roby Judge…certify that whose Genuine Signature appears…is and was…Clerk…in
Testimony whereof I hereunto Set my hand and Seal This March 18th
1879 SB Roby Judge of C----- County Texas
State of Texas Ca--- County}
I LW Allin Clerk…Certify that SB Roby…is and was…Judge…
Witness my hand at office
this 18th day of March 1879
LM Allin Clerk of C.C.C.C.
Pg 214
BJ VADEN admr vs Jessee
HUGHES & others} Received of John P Yelton former clerk of the County Court
of Smith County thirty Six dollars & eighty three cents in full of my
distributive Share in Said Yeltons hands as Such Clerk as child & heir of
Rebecca CONDETT deceased who was a daughter of Loderwick VADEN deceased the
Same arising from the Sale of the lands of Lodervick VADEN deceased under decrees
of the Smith County Court & going to my Mother Rebecca CONDETT as
distribute & heir of Said L VADEN & She having died before receiveing
the same – leaving me as one of her six surviving children & grandchild of
the Said VADEN This the 13th day of May 1879 WB CONDITT by AH BEASLEY Atty in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…SH BEASLEY…
Witness my hand at office
this May 13th 1879 S Allison
Clk
Pg 215
Know all men by these presents, that we John WARD and wife
Penelope P. WARD of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, have this day
bargained and sold and do by these presents transfer and convey to Lewis
ALLISON of said County our entire interest in the funds to be paid in on the
last land notes, arising from the Sale of the lands of John STEVENS deceased,
Sold under the decree of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, in the
case of W.G. BRANSFORD & others against James M. CONDETT & others, on
the 12th day of October 1877 and said land notes will be due on the
12th day of October 1879 our said interest being one sixth of said
Estate, and will be about two hundred and thirty five dollars and 90 cents,
this transfer is made in consideration of a certain lot or parcel of land that
we have this day bought from the said Lewis ALLISON, for which we are to pay
him one hundred and fourteen dollars and 10 cents in addition to our interest
in said land fund, and have this day executed to him our Joint note for the
same, and we do further covenant with the said Lewis ALLISON that we have not
sold, transferred or conveyed our said interest to any one else, and we hereby
authorize and empower him, the said Lewis ALLISON to draw our said interest
from Samuel Allison the Clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee,
and execute a receipt to him for the same, which shall be as binding on us when
done as if we were personally present and do the same ourselves
In witness whereof we have
hereunto set our hands and seals, this the 21st day of October
1878 John B. WARD Penelope P. WARD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John B. WARD and his wife Penelope P. WARD…then
came Penelope P. WARD…privately and apart…
Pg 216
… Witness my hand at office,
this the 21st day of October 1879
A.A. Allison Dept Clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Josiah B. DENTON’s Estate}
Received of J.H. HARPER Administrator of the Estate of Josiah B. DENTON
deceased One Hundred and ninety six dollars and 57 cents, Less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt in full of all moneys in his hands due and owing to said
Estate, as shown from the final Settlement this day made by said Administrator
with the Clerk of the Smith County Court, This the 7th day of June
1879 John HARPER guardian for Mary
DENTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John HARPER…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 7th day of June 1879
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 217
M. LANCASTER et als vs J.C.
COWAN et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County,
Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause forty nine dollars and 47 cents
Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in part payment of the distributive
share of John COWAN of out the funds arising from the sale of the lands
belonging to the Estate of Ira B. COWAN deceased sold and distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause This the 7th day
of June 1879 John COWAN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John COWAN…
This June 7th
1879 S Allison Clk
Pg 218
I, W.P.C. BREWER of the State
of Kentucky, County of Crittenden, do hereby nominate and appoint E.W. TURNER
of the State of Tennessee, County of Smith, my Attorney in fact to demand and
receive for me from one Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County, Tennessee or any other person having possession of, or liable for the
same, a distributive share which has descended to me from one Mary BREWER now
deceased, late of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee (She being my
grand-mother) and all necessary receipts, bonds and acquittances for me and in
my name to execute for and about the same. I do further empower my said
Attorney to sue for and recover the same or any part thereof, whether the same
be real or personal estate and for that purpose to do all other acts and things
necessary to accomplish the objects of this power at my expense and charge And
I do hereby ratify and confirm all the lawful actings and doings of my said
Attorney in the premises, as fully as if I were present and doing the same
myself. This the 2nd day of June 1879 W.P.C. BREWER
State of Kentucky Crittenden
County} Personally appeared…W.P.C. BREWER… Witness my hand and official
signature at office This the 2nd day of June 1879 D. Woods Clerk Crittenden County Court\
State of Kentucky Crittenden
County} I, R.A. Dowell, Judge…certify that D. Woods… is and was… Clerk… In
testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand This the 2nd day of June
1879 R.A. Dowell, P.J.C.C.C.
Pg. 219
State of Kentucky Crittenden
County} I, D. Woods Clerk…certify that R.A. Dowell… is and was…Judge… In
witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of my Court at
office, This the 2nd day of June 1879 D. Woods Clerk Crittenden Co Court
State of Tennessee Crittenden
County} Personally appeared…Mary BUTLER and made oath in due form of law that
she is acquainted with W.P.C. BREWER, the make of the within power of Attorney,
know that he is a grand child and heir of Mary BREWER deceased and the only
child of Daniel M. BREWER deceased, who was a son of the said Mary BREWER
deceased, late of Smith County Tennessee, that he is the identical person
therein presented and that he is twenty one years of age. Mary (her x mark) BREWER Sworn to and Subscribed before me, this the
3rd day of June 1879 D.
Woods Clerk of Crittenden County Court fee
$1.75
A true copy attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 220
John REEVES Admr &c vs
John STALLINGS et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, one hundred and
twenty seven dollars and 14 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in
full of the distributive share of George H. BOULTON out of the funds arising
from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Martha BOULTON deceased,
sold and distributed under the decree of the County Court in the above cause
the same being ordered to be paid over to us by a decree of said Court, we
being purchasers of the same. This the 10th day of June 1879 John REEVES
Nancy C. BOULTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John REEVES and Nancy C. BOULTON… Witness my hand
at office, This the 10th day of June 1879 A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 221
John REEVES Admr &c vs John
STALLINGS and others} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, one hundred and
twenty seven dollars and 14 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in
full of the distributive share of John D. BOULTON out of the fund arising from
the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Martha BOULTON deceased, sold
and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause
the same being ordered to be paid over to us by a decree of said Court, we
being purchasers of the same This the 10th day of June 1879 John REEVES
Nancy C. BOULTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John REEVES and Nancy C. BOULTON… Witness my hand
at office, this the 10th day of June 1879 A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 222
John REEVES Admr &c vs
John STALLINGS & others} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County
Court of Smith County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, one
hundred and twenty seven dollars and 14 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording
this receipt in full of the distributive share of E.E. MCDONALD out of the
funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Martha
BOULTON deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court, in the above cause, the same being ordered to be paid over to us by a
decree of said Court, we being the purchasers of the same, This the 10th
day of June 1879 John REEVES Nancy C BOULTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John REEVES and Nancy C. BOULTON… Witness my hand
at office, This the 10th day of June 1879. A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 223
John REEVES Admr &c vs
John STALLINGS et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, one hundred and
twenty seven dollars and 14 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in
full of the distributive share of Martha J. REEVES, out of the funds arising
from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Martha BOULTON deceased
sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
cause, This the 17th day of June 1879 John REEVES Martha J
REEVES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John REEVES and his wife, Martha J. REEVES… then
came Martha J. REEVES wife of the said
John REEVES, privately and apart…
Witness our hands at office,
this the 17th day of June 1879
Samuel Allison Clerk
Pg 224
Mary BREWER’s Estate}
Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee,
one hundred and forty dollars and 48 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt, in full of all moneys or effects in his hands and due W.P.C. BREWER,
arising the personal Estate of Mary BREWER deceased, the same being turned over
to the said Samuel Allison clk under an order of the Smith County Court, by
W.J. ROSE Administrator of the Estate of said Mary BREWER deceased, and the
same being ordered to be paid over to me by order of said Court, This the 12th
day of June 1879 WPC BREWER by EW
TURNER atty in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…E.W. Turner attorney in fact for W.P.C. BREWER…
Witness my hand at office, this the 12th day of June 1879 Samuel Allison Clerk
Pg 225
G.W. & S.H. CARDWELL Admr
&C vs Elizabeth B. HUFFHINES et als} Received of Samuel Allison clk of the
County Court of Smith County Tennessee, two hun dollars, Less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt in part of my distributive share of the funds arising
from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of L.H. CARDWELL deceased,
sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
cause cause, it being the same two hundred dollars which G.W. & S. H.
CARDWELL gave as refunding bond to the said Allison, conditioned that I would
receipt him for the same, which is done and said bind is now void. This the 3rd
day of July 1879 E. KITTRELL
Pg 226
R.H. TIMBERLAKE et als vs
J.H. TIMBERLAKE et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County, Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause, thirty two dollars
and 68 cents in full of the distributive share of Martha Jane STANTON formerly
Martha Jane STEWART, out of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands
belonging to the Estate of Jehu TIMBERLAKE deceased, sold and distributed under
the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt, This the 7th day of July 1879 Wm GWALTNEY Atty in fact for Martha J.
STANTON
Pg 227
W.S. CHAMBERS & wife vs B.F.
CALHOUN et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, One hundred and Eighty
five dollars and 12 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, balance
in full of the distributive share of Benjamin F. CALHOUN out of the funds
arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Hardie CALHOUN
deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause, this the 10th July 1879 B.F. CALHOUN By His Attorney At law & in fact AE GARRETT
Pg 228
W.S. CHAMBERS et als vs B.F.
CALHOUN et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, Two hundred and fifty
three dollars and 2 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, a balance
in full of the distributive share of Ellen CHAMBERS out of the funds arising
from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Hardie CALHOUN deceased,
and also two hundred and seventy dollars a balance in full of the distributive
share of Aletha V. CALHOUN out of the funds arising from the sale of said
lands, I being the assignee of said Aletha V. CALHOUN. See Page 142 of this
Book Said fund being ordered to be distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above cause This July 12th 1879 Ellen L. CHAMBERS WS CHAMBERS
July 17th
1879 State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared… W.S. CHAMBERS and his wife Ellen L. CHAMBERS… then came
Ellen L. CHAMBERS, wife of the said W.S. CHAMBERS, privately and apart… Witness
my hand at office, this the 17th day of July 1879 A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 229
Thomas KITCHINGS et als vs
Moses ALLEN et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Nine dollars and 16 2/3
cents in full of the distributive share of Franklin ALLEN out of the funds
arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of James and Mary
KITCHINGS deceased sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above cause, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, This the
day of August 1879 M.F. ALLEN
Pg 230
J.H. and A.R. DAVIS et als vs
John S. DAVIS & others} Received from Samuel Allison Clerk of the County
Court of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause fifty nine
dollars and 72 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the
distributive share of A.R. DAVIS out of the funds arising from the Sale of the
lands belonging to the Estate of B.M. DAVIS deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, See Minute Book
No 2 Page 244. This the 26th
day of August 1879 A.R. DAVIS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared… A.R. DAVIS… acknowledged that he executed the
foregoing …
Witness my hand at office,
this the 26th day of August 1879
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 231
John REEVES Admr &C &
others vs John STALLINGS & others} Received of S. Allison Clerk & Commissioner
of the Smith County Court one hundred and twenty seven dollars & fourteen
cents The distributive Share of Sarah
D. TURNER arising from the Sale of the lands in the above cause belonging to
the heirs of James BOULTON Senr deceased it being that part of the lands
covered by the dower of Martha BOULTON widow of the Said James BOULTON Said
Share or interest having been heretofore ordered to be paid to me for my wife
Sarah D. to be applied to her benefit by former decree of the Court in the
above cause. This the 5th day of September 1879 E.W. TURNER for his wife Sarah D. TURNER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…E.W. TURNER…Witness S. Allison Clerk of the County
Court of Smith County at office this the 5th day of September
1879 S Allison clk
Pg 232
Abner RICHARDSON power of
Attorney To Isaac M CARDWELL
Know all men by these
presence that I Abner RICHARDSON of the town Morton County (of Putman has
been marked out) of Punam and State Indiana have made Constituted and
appointed and by these presence do Make Constitute and appoint Isaac M CARDWELL
of the Town of Carthage and County of Smith State of Tennessee My true and
lawful Attorney for me and in my name place and Stead to Collect and Attend to
all Business for me Concerning The Estate of John RICHARDSON Giving and
Granting unto My Said Attorney full Power and authority to do and perform all
and Every act and thing whatsoever Requisite and necessary to be done in and
about the premises as fully to all intents and purposes as might or Could do if
personally present with full power of Substitution and Confirming all that my
Said Attorney or his Substition Shall Lawfully do or Cause to be Done by Virtue
thereof in witness Thereof I hereunto Set my hand and Seal This 27th
day of October 1877 Abner RICHARDSON
State of Indiana County of
Putnam}…came Abner RICHARDSON… John R Gordon Notary Publick
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I S Allison Clerk of the County Court do herby Certify That The above
is a true Copy This Septr the 9th 1879 S Allison Clk
Pg 233
John REEVES Admr &C &
et als vs John STALLINGS & wife et als} 128.05 Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, Sixty four dollars and
sixty four cents in full of the distributive share of Francis OLIVER, and sixty
four dollars and sixty four cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, a
balance in full of the distributive
share of Gideon BOULTON, purchased by Andy OLIVER, out of the funds
arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Martha BOULTON
deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause, and I Francis OLIVER endorse the receipt executed by my
husband on Page 87 of this book, for a portion of my distributive share in this
cause. This the 11th day of September 1879 Fannie OLIVER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Fannie OLIVER…
This September 11th
1879 S. ALLISON Clk
Pg 234
H.C. DENTON et als v James C.
DENTON et als} Received of B.F.C. Smith former Clerk and commissioner of the
County Court of Smith County Tennessee One hundred and seventy three dollars
and 5 cents, a balance in full of the distributive share of Josiah B. DENTON
deceased ordered to be turned over to me by order of the Smith County Court in
the above cause, See Minute Book No 2 Page 407 September 12th
1879 Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A.
Allison D.C.
H.C. DENTON et als vs J.C.
DENTON et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County, Tennessee, One hundred and Seventy three dollars and 5 cents, Less
$1.25 fee for recording this receipt and less 50 cents for two orders made in
this cause in full of the amount turned over by B.f.C. Smith former clerk and
commissioner of the Smith County Court, See receipt above and ordered to be
turned over to the said J. HARPER, by order of this Court, See Minute Book No
2= 1879. Page Sept 17th
1879. John HARPER Gar for Mary DENTON
Pg 235
W.S. CHAMBERS and wife vs
Benjamin F. CALHOUN et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County
Court of Smith County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, Two
hundred and seventy seven dollars and seventy six and one half cents, Less
$1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive shares of
Lemuel B. and Dovina HAYNIE grandchildren of Hardy CALHOUN deceased, out of the
fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of said Hardy
CALHOUN deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above cause, and the same is ordered to be paid over to me by
order of the County Court at its September term 1879. See minute Book No 2
Page This the 15th day of
September 1879 AE GARRETT Attorney for
g.t. Pe--- guardian for Lemuel B. & Dovina HAYNIE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…A.E. GARRETT Guardian for Lemuel B. & Dovina
HAYNIE Grand Children of Hardy CALHOUN Decast…
This September 15th
1879 S Allison Clk
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Received of Wm B. WHITLY Administrator
DeBonis Non of the Estate of Charles McGEE deceased, fourteen dollars and forty
cents, less one dollar and 25 cents for recording this receipt, in full of our
distributive share in the Personal estate of the said Charles McGEE deceased,
This the 25th Sept 1875 F.M.
ORANGE Martha (her x mark) ORANGE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…F.M. ORANGE and Martha ORANGE…and Martha ORANGE
wife of the said F.M. ORANGE, having appeared before me privately and apart…
Witness Samuel Allison clerk
of said Court, at office, This 19th day of September 1879 Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison
Received of Wm B. WHITLY as
Administrator of the John McGEE deceased, One hundred and ninety seven dollars and
one cent in full of our distributive share in his hands as such, arising from
the Personal Estate of said deceased, on final Settlement This the 28th
of February 1876 F.M. ORANGE Martha (her x mark) ORANGE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…F.M. ORANGE and Martha ORANGE…and Martha ORANGE
wife of the said F.M. ORANGE having appeared before me, privately and apart…
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…Witness, Samuel Allison
clerk of said Court at office, This 19th day of September 1879. Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Received of C.C. FORD Three
Hundred & Thirty & 40/100 Dollars in part due from him as my guardian
This July the 23rd 1879 Geo. H. THACKSTON Fannie B THACKSTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…G.W. THACKSTEN…then came Fannie B THACKSTEN wife of
G.W. THACKSTEN sepperate and apart…
This September The 10th
1879 S. Allison Clk
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W.G. BRANSFORD et als vs
James M CONDITT et als} Bill to Sell land
Received of Samuel Allison Clerk
of County Court of Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause
One hundred and Seventy nine dollars and 78 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording
this receipt, in part payment of the distributive share of Mildred C. BRADFORD
out of the fund arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of
John STEVENS deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above cause. This the 13th day of October
1879 D.M. BRADFORD M.C. BRADFORD
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W.G. BRANSFORD et als vs
James M CONDITT et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, Four hundred and
Eighty nine dollars and 94 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in
of the distributive Share of G.W. STEVENS, out of the funds arising from the
Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of John STEVENS deceased, Sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. This
the 13th day of October 1879
G.W. STEVENS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…G.W. STEPHENS…
This October 13th
1879 S. Allison Clk
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W.G. BRANSFORD et als vs
James M CONDITT et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Four hundred and
eighty nine dollars and 94 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in
of the distributive share of George STEVENS, out of the funds arising from the
Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of John STEVENS deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. This
the 13th day of October 1879
G.M. STEVENS
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S.G.RICHARDSON et als vs T.O.
RICHARDSON et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, one hundred and
forty one dollars and 46 cents a balance in full of the distributive share of
Thos O. RICHARDSON, having heretofore received Ninety five dollars, on the 10th
day of March 1879. Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, out of the funds
arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of John RICHARDSON
deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause, and the same being ordered to be turned over to me by order of
the Chancery Court of Smith County Tennessee in the case of S.F. MURRY against
Oliver RICHARDSON. This the 15th day of October 1879. W.D. GOLD C. & M.
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Hiram F. INGRAM et als vs John
WADE and others} Received of John P. Yelton former Clerk and Commissioner of
the Smith County Court Eight dollars and 10 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording
this receipt in full of the distributive share of Leroy WADE, son of David WADE
and grandson of William WADE deceased, out of the funds arising from the sale
of the lands belonging to the Estate of the said William WADE deceased, sold
and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause,
December 2nd 1879. LeR WADE
Attest WD ARMISTEAD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Leroy WADE….
Witness my hand at office,
this the 2nd day of December 1879.
A.A. Allison D.C.
Hiram F. INGRAM et als vs
John WADE & others} Received of John P. Yelton former Clerk & Commissioner
of the Smith County Court & Successor to E.W. Turner in said office Eight
dollars and 10 cents Less one dollar & twenty five cents for recording this
receipt in full of my distributive Share arising from the Sale of the lands in
the above cause in the Smith County Court under decree of Said Court This May 2nd
1882 Bransford WADE Test
E.W. Turner H.R. WADE
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Thomas KITCHING et als vs
ALLEN et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee Nine dollars and 16 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt
in full of the distributive share of Frank ALLEN out of the funds arising from
the Estate of Mary & Thomas KITCHING deceased December 5th
1879 M.F. ALLEN
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S.G.RICHARDSON et als vs
Thos. O. RICHARDSON et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County
Court of Smith County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, twenty
Seven dollars and 90 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full
of the distributive share of Amos RICHARDSON, out of the funds arising from the
sale of the lands of John RICHARDSON deceased, sold and distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 8th
day of December 1879 Jeremiah RAY Attorney
in fact for Amos RICHARDSON
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S.G.RICHARDSON et als vs Thos
O. RICHARDSON et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, twenty Seven
dollars and 90 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the
distributive of Eliza J. REAVIRS formerly Eliza J. RICHARDSON, daughter of
George W. RICHARDSON, and grand-daughter of John RICHARDSON deceased, out of
the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of the
said John RICHARDSON deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 8th day of December
1879. Jeremiah RAY Attorney in fact for
Eliza J. BEAVERS & husband
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S.G.RICHARDSON et als vs Thos
O. RICHARDSON et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Twenty seven
dollars and 91 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the
distributive of Ida RICHARDSON, daughter of James G. RICHARDSON deceased who
was a son of George W. RICHARDSON deceased, and grandson of John RICHARDSON
deceased, out of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the
estate of the said John RICHARDSON deceased sold and distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 8th
day of December 1879 Jeremiah RAY
Attorney in fact for Philip G. DEWOODY guardian for Ida RICHARDSON
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S.G.RICHARDSON et als vs Thos
O. RICHARDSON et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, One hundred and
thirty nine dollars and 55 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in
full of the distributive shares of George W. RICHARDSON, Eunice J. RICHARDSON
Daniel J. RICHARDSON, Buella RICHARDSON and Isaac M RICHARDSON minor children
of George W. RICHARDSON deceased who was a son of John RICHARDSON deceased, out
of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of the
said John RICHARDSON deceased sold and distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 8th day of December
1879. Jeremiah RAY Attorney in fact for
Henry W. GREEN guardian for the above named minors
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Americus J. GRISHAM et als vs
J.M. DUNHAM et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, $Nine dollars and
24 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive
shares of J.H. DUNHAM, ALLEN C. DUNHAM and Cary DUNHAM children of Martha
DUNHAM deceased, who was a daughter of L.D. GRISHAM deceased, out of the funds
arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the estate of the said L.D. GRISHAM
deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause, This the 8th day of December 1879 J.H. DENHAM in his own right and as Attorney
in fact for Allen C. & Cary DUNHAM
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Americus J. GRISHAM et als vs
J.M. DUNHAM et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, Six dollars and
16 ½ cents, Less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt in full of the distributive share Americus J. GRISHAM,
son of Americus GRISHAM deceased and grandson of L.D. GRISHAM deceased, out of
the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of the
said L.D. GRISHAM deceased sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above cause, This the 12th day of December
1879 AJ GRISSAM
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Americus J. GRISHAM…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 12th day of December 1879.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
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State of Tennessee Henderson
County} We, Brunett L. HARMAN and her husband Adam W. HARMAN of the County and
State aforesaid, being and constituting one heir at law and distribute of Mrs
Keron PAYNE, late of Smith County in said State, now deceased, do hereby
nominate, appoint and make J.W. Banks JEFFREYS our lawful agent and attorney in
fact, for us and in our names, to sell, convey and make title to all and
whatever undivided right, share, claim and interest which the said Brunett L.
HARMAN has or may have in and to the land and real estate of her late mother,
the said Keron HAYNIE deceased, in said County of Smith.
The consideration and moving
cause of this power and authority being a desire to sell on the part of said
Brunett L. HARMAN, and not expecting, intending or wishing to change her
residence or live on said land, or claim a homestead therein, it not being
capable and of sufficient quantity for division and partition among and between
the heirs of said deceased, so as to make all of them a suitable and
comfortable home; and she hereby waives and relinquishes all right and claim to
any homestead on said land
The said Adam W. HARMAN Joins
in this power and authority to signify his assent to Sale of the interest of
his wife, the said Brunett L. in said land; and hereby waives and disclaims any
and all marital right and interest if any acquired, or hereafter to be acquired
by him in and to said land.
We hereby sanction, ratify
and confirm the actions and doings of the said J.W. Banks JEFFREYS in the premises
in as full and ample manner as if we were present doing and transacting the
same in our own names and persons, February 24th 1879 Brunett L. HARMAN A.W. HARMAN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Adam W. HARMAN…And Brunett L. HARMAN, wife of the
said A.W. HARMAN…privately and apart from her husband…Witness, C.R. Scott Clerk
of said Court at office, This 24th day of Febry 1879. C.R. Scott
Clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
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The State of Arkansas County
of Nevada} Know all men by these presents that we Henry W. GREEN as guardian
for George W. RICHARDSON, Eunice J. RICHARDSON, Daniel J. RICHARDSON, Buella
RICHARDSON and Isaac M. RICHARDSON, minor heirs of George W. RICHARDSON
deceased, and Phillip G. DEWOODY as guardian for Ida RICHARDSON, minor heir of
James G. RICHARDSON all of Nevada County, Arkansas, have made, constituted and
appointed and by these presents do make, constitute and appoint Jeremiah RAY of
the County of Jackson, in the State of Tennessee, our true and lawful Attorney
for us and in our name, place and stead to ask, demand, levy, require, recover,
sue for and receive and receipt for all such sums of money or property, real or
personal, chattels or chores in action or anything whatever that may be coming
to our said wards, or either of them as heirs at law and distributes of the
late John RICHARDSON in right of their deceased father, George W. RICHARDSON
deceased, and his son, James G. RICHARDSON deceased, or from, the estate of
said John RICHARDSON or his executors or administrators, or that may be coming
to said wards jointly or severally from said estate, giving and granting unto
our said Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act
and thing whatever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the
premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as we might or could do, if
personally present, hereby ratifying and confirming all that our said Attorney
may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
In testimony whereof we have
hereto set our hands and affixed our seals, this the 29th day of
July A.D. 1879. H.W. GREEN P.G. DEWOODY
State of Arkansas County of
Nevada}…personally appeared…Henry W. GREEN and Phillip G. DEWOODY guardians as
aforesaid… In testimony, I hereunto set my hand and official seal at my office
in Prescott Arkansas this the 29th day of July A.D. 1879 W.R. White Clerk By E.E. White D.C.
State of Arkansas Nevada
County} I, William H. Prescott Judge…
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…certify that William
White…is now and was at the time of signing the same Clerk…
In testimony whereof, I
hereunto set my hand and official signature, This October 18th
1879 W.H. Prescott County Judge
Copy
The State of Arkansas} To all
to whom these presents shall come – greeting Know me, that, whereas Henry W.
GREEN has on this day by the Court of Probate in and for the said County of
Nevada been appointed guardian for George W., Eunice J., Daniel J., Buella and
Isaac M. RICHARDSON a minor, under the age 21 years, by his entering into bond
to said minors, in the sum of five hundred dollars (500$), and whereas the said
Henry W. GREEN has this day filed his bond in such sum to said minors, which
said bond stands approved by the Court Now, therefore, He, the said Henry W.
GREEN is hereby authorized and empowered to collect and receive all moneys,
property and effects that now are or hereafter may become, due to said ward,
and in general to do and perform all and singular the duties devolving upon him
as such guardian, by law, or that may be enjoined upon him by the lawful order,
sentence or decree of any Court having Jurisdiction
In testimony whereof, I,
William R. White Clerk of the Circuit Court and ex-officio Clerk of the Court
of Probate, in and for the County of Nevada aforesaid, have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the Seal of said Court, at office, this 29th day of
July A.D. 1879 WR White Clerk By E.E.
White D.C.
The State of Arkansas} To all
to whom these presents shall come greeting Know me, that, whereas, Phillip G. DEWOODY
was on the 30th day of April A.D. 1879 by the Court of Probate, in
and for the said County of Nevada been appointed guardian for Ida RICHARDSON, a
minor, under the age of 21 years, by his entering into bond to said minor, in
the sum of One thousand dollars (1000$) And, whereas the said Phillip G.
DEWOODY has this day filed his bond in such sum, to said minor which said bond
stands approved by the Court. Now therefore He, the said Phillip G. DEWOODY is
hereby authorized and empowered to collect and receive all moneys, property and
effects that now…
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…are, or hereafter may become
due to said ward, and in general to do and perform all and singular the duties
devolving upon him as such guardian, by law, or that may be enjoined upon him
by the lawful order, sentence or decree of any Court having competent
Jurisdiction. In testimony whereof, I, William R. White Clerk of the Circuit
Court and Ex-officio Clerk of the Court of Probate in and for the County Nevada
aforesaid, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at
office, this 29th day of July A.D. 1879. WR White Clerk By E.E. White D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
The State of Arkansas County of
Nevada} Know all men by these presents that we John A. BEAVERS and Eliza J.
BEAVERS ( formerly RICHARDSON) of the County of Nevada and State of Arkansas,
have made, constituted and appointed and by these presents do make, constitute
and appoint Jeremiah RAY of the State of Tennessee, our true and lawful
Attorney for us and in our name, place and stead, to ask, demand, levy,
require, recover, sue for and receive and receipt for all such sums of money or
property real or personal, chattels or chores in action, or anything whatever
that may be coming to said Eliza J. BEAVERS as daughter and heir and
distributee of the late George W. RICHARDSON deceased or from the Estate of
said George W. RICHARDSON or his Executors or Administrators, or that may be
coming to said John A. BEAVERS as husband of the said Eliza J. BEAVERS
(formerly RICHARDSON) or to them Jointly or severally from said estate, or to
the said Eliza J. BEAVERS as grand daughter and heir at law and distributee of
the late William RICHARDSON deceased, or from the estate of said William
RICHARDSON or his executors or administrators, or that may be coming to said
John A. BEAVERS as husband of the said Eliza J. BEAVERS, or to them Jointly or
severally from said estate, giving and granting unto our said Attorney full
power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever
requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all
intents and purposes as we could or might do if personally present, hereby
ratifying and confirming all that our said Attorney may lawfully do or cause to
be done by virtue hereof.
In testimony whereof we have
hereto set our hands and seals, this the 22nd day of October A.D.
1879. J.A. BEAVERS Eliza J. BEAVERS
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Acknowledgement
State of Arkansas County of
Nevada}…personally appeared…John A. BEAVERS and Eliza J. BEAVERS… And the said
Eliza J. BEAVERS…separate and apart from her said husband… In testamony
whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal at my office in the City
of Prescott Arkansas, this 22nd day of October A.D. 1879. W.R. White Clerk
State of Arkansas Nevada
County} I, William H. Prescott Judge…certify that William R. White…is now and
was at the time of signing the Same Circuit Clerk… Witness my hand and official
signature, This November 15th 1879. W.H. Prescott County Judge
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
The State of Arkansas County
of Nevada} Know all men by these presents, that I, Amos RICHARDSON of the
County of Nevada and State of Arkansas, have made, constituted and appointed
and by these presents, do make, constitute and appoint Jeremiah RAY of Jackson
County in the State of Tennessee, my true and lawful Attorney and hereby
authorize him in my name and stead, to receive and receipt for all moneys that
may be due me as one of the legatees of the Estate of John RICHARDSON deceased
late of said Jackson…
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…County Tennessee, giving and
granting unto him my said Attorney, full power and authority to do and perform
for me every and all acts requisite or necessary in and about the premises, as
fully and to all intents and purposes as I myself could do if I was personally
present, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney shall do by
virtue whereof. Witness my hand and seal the 2nd day of July A.D.
1879. Amos RICHARDSON Attest Chris C. McROE
State of Arkansas County of
Nevada}…personally appeared…Amos RICHARDSON… In testamony whereof I hereunto
set my hand and affix the seal of said Court, this the 2nd day of
July A.D. 1879. W.R. White Clerk Nevada
County Arkansas
State of Arkansas Nevada
County} I, William H. Prescott Judge…certify that William R. White…is now and
was at the time of signing the same Clerk… In witness whereof, I hereunto affix
my official signature at Prescott, Nevada County, Arkansas, October 18th
1879. W.H. Prescott County Judge
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
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Americus J. GRISHAM et als vs
J.M. DUNHAM et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Six dollars and 16
cents, less $1.25 for recording this receipt in full of the distributive share
of Isaac GRISHAM, son of Americus GRISHAM deceased and grandson of L.D. GRISHAM
deceased, out of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the
Estate of said L.D. GRISHAM deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above cause This the 20th day of
December 1879. Isaac (his x mark) GRISHAM Attest Charles SWOPE M STARR
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Isaac GRISHAM…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 20th day of December 1879
A.A. Allison Depty Clk
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W.T. OLIVER and others vs
M.C. OLIVER and others} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, three hundred and
fifty nine dollars and 57 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in
part payment of the distributive shares of Campbell CRUTCHFIELD and Mary L.
HOUSE formerly Mary L. CRUTCHFIELD minor children of William CRUTCHFIELD
deceased, out of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the
estate of Campbell CRUTCHFIELD deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 22 day of December
1879. TL JOHNSON Guardian
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W.G. BRANSFORD et als vs
James M. CONDETT et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court
of Smith County, Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, twenty one and
74 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, a balance in full of the
distributive share of Penelope P. WARD, daughter of John STEVEN deceased, out
of the funds arising from the payment of the first notes given for the lands
belonging to the estate of John STEVENS deceased, sold and distributed under
the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 24th
day of December 1879. Wm BRIDGES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Wm BRIDGES…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 24th day of December 1879
A.A. Allison DC
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Americus J. GRISHAM et als vs
J.M. DUNHAM et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County, Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause, two dollars and 5
½ cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive
share of James GREGORY, Son of Matilda GREGORY deceased, who was a daughter of
L.D. GRISHAM deceased out of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging
to the Estate of the said L.D. GRISHAM deceased, Sold and distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, this the 31st
day of December 1879. James H GREGORY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James H GREGORY…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 31st day of December 1879.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
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Americus J. GRISHAM et als vs
J.M. DUNHAM et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause, two dollars and 5 ½ cents
less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive share of
Alexander J. GREGORY, out of the fund arising from the Sale of the lands
belonging to the Estate of the said L.D. GRISHAM deceased sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 9th
day of January 1880. A.J. GREGORY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…A.J. GREGORY…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 9th day of January 1880.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
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John L. HICKMAN et als vs
Malissa HICKMAN etals} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee, Thirty one dollars Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt
in full of my distributive share out of the funds turned over to the said
Allison by B.f.C. Smith former clerk of said Court and Special commissioner in
the above cause, arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of
Stepin HICKMAN Senr deceased by order of the County Court in the above cause,
This the 7th day of June 1880
S.(N) HICKMAN
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W.G. BRANSFORD et als vs J.M.
CONDETT et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, two hundred and thirty
nine dollars, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt and $1.85 for recording
deed, in full of the distributive share of Penelope P. WARD, out of the funds
paid in on the last land notes arising from the sale of the lands belonging to
the Estate of John STEVENS deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 13th day of
February 1880. Lewis (his x mark)
ALLISON assignee of J.B. and Penelope P. WARD
Attest A.A. Allison T.P.
BRIDGES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Lewis ALLISON…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 13th day of February 1880
A.A. Allison D.C.
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William T. OLIVER et als vs
Mary C. OLIVER et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause One hundred dollars
and 30 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the amount
set apart by decree of the County Court to Elizabeth OLIVER, as dower out of
the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Luther
OLIVER deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above cause. This the 15 day of February 1880. Elizabeth OLIVER Attest
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Elizabeth OLIVER…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 13 day of February 1880
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William T. OLIVER et als vs Mary C. OLIVER et als} Received of
Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, and
commissioner in the above cause, One hundred dollars and 30 cents, Less $1.25
fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of William T.
OLIVER out of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the
Estate of Luther OLIVER deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 13 day of February 1880. W.T.
OLIVER
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William T. OLIVER et als vs Mary
C. OLIVER et als} Received of Samuel Allison clk of the County Court of Smith
County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, One hundred dollars and
30 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive
share of Mary C. OLIVER out of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands
belonging to the Estate of Luther OLIVER deceased, sold and distributed under
the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the day of
February 1880. Elizabeth OLIVER
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William T. OLIVER et als vs
Mary C. OLIVER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, One hundred
dollars and 30 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the
distributive share of Campbell OLIVER, out of the funds arising from the sale
of the lands belonging to the Estate of Luther OLIVER deceased sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 13 day of February 1880. Elizabeth
OLIVER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Elizabeth OLIVER…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 8th day of April 1880.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
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William T. OLIVER et als vs
Elizabeth OLIVER et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court
of Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Three hundred
and fifty three dollars and 77 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt
in full of the distributive share of Mary C. OLIVER, out of the funds arising
from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Campbell CRUTCHFIELD
deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause This the 13th day of February 1880. Elizabeth OLIVER
Pg 268
William T. OLIVER et als vs
Elizabeth OLIVER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court
of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause Three hundred and
fifty three dollars and 77 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in
full of the distributive share of Campbell OLIVER, out of the funds arising
from the Sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Campbell CRUTCHFIELD
deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause, This the 13th day of February 1880. Elizabeth OLIVER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Elizabeth OLIVER…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 8th day of April 1880.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 269
William T. OLIVER et als vs
Elizabeth OLIVER et als} Received Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Three hundred and
fifty three dollars and 77 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in
full of the distributive share of William T. OLIVER, out of the funds arising
from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Campbell CRUTCHFIELD
deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause This the 13 day of February 1880. W.T. OLIVER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.T. OLIVER…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 8th day of April 1880
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 270
R.H. TIMBERLAKE et als vs
J.H. TIMBERLAKE et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of
Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, thirty one dollars
and 15 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the
distributive share of L.D. COLBERT, out of the funds arising from the sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of Jehu TIMBERLAKE deceased sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. This
the 28th day of February 1880.
L.D. COLBERT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…L.D. COLBERT…he executed…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 28th day of February 1880.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 271
John L. HICKMAN et als vs
Malissa HICKMAN et als} Received February 27th 1880 of B.f.C. Smith
former clerk of Smith County Court and special commissioner in the case of John
L. HICKMAN et als vs Malissa HICKMAN et al, one hundred and fifty nine dollars
and 30 cents, in which is included a note on T.J. and J.B. FISHER, balance due
thirty five dollars and 71 cents and in cash One hundred and twenty three
dollars and 59 cents, the same being in full of all moneys in the hands of said
special commissioner, B.f.C. Smith as per decree of County Court at the January
term 1880. see Minute Book No 2 Page 570 S. Allison Clk
Pg 272
Isaac J. CONGO et als vs
Moses BILLOR et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, fourteen dollars
and 60 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the
distributive share of Charles BELLAR out of the funds arising from the Sale of
the lands of Elizabeth BELLAR deceased, sold and distributed under the decree
of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 1st day of
March 1880. Johnathan BELLAR assignee
of Charles BELLAR deceased
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…Jonathan BELLAR…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 1st day of March 1880.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 273
William T. OLIVER et als vs
Elizabeth OLIVER et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court
of Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Three hundred
and forty seven dollars and 97 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt, in full of the distributive shares of Campbell CRUTCHFIELD and Mary L.
HOUSE, formerly Mary L. CRUTCHFIELD minor children of William CRUTCHFIELD
deceased out of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the
Estate of Campbell CRUTCHFIELD deceased sold and distributed under the decree
of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 9th day of
March 1880. T.L. JOHNSON Guardian
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…T.L. JOHNSON guardian &C…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 9th day of March 1880
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 274
State of Arkansas Randolph
County} Know all men by these presents that I, Susan HALL, of Randolph County
in the State of Arkansas, have this day made, constituted and appointed, and do
by these presents make, constitute and appoint A.A. ALLISON of Smith County,
Tennessee my true and lawful Attorney in fact for me and in my name, place and
stead, to ask for, demand, receive and receipt for any and all moneys and
effects that may be due and owing to me from the Estate of Claiborne HALL
deceased, late of Smith County, Tennessee, who was my father, hereby giving and
granting unto my said Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all
and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and
about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as I might or could do
if I were personally present and doing the same myself, hereby ratifying and
confirming all that my said Attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done by
virtue hereof. To all of which I have hereunto set my hand and seal, using a
scroll for my seal. This the 8th day of January 1880 Susan (her x mark) HALL Attest T.S. SIMINGTON
State of Arkansas Randolph
County} Personally appeared…Susan HALL…
Witness my hand and official
seal of office, This the 8th day of January, 1880. J. Schoonner Clerk
State of Arkansas Randolph County}
I, S.J. Johnson, Judge…certify that Jacob Schoonner…is now and was…
Pg 275
…at the time of
signing…Clerk… Given under my hand and official seal of office this the 8th
day of January 1880 S.J. Johnson Judge
State of Arkansas Randolph
County} I, J Schooner Clerk…certify that S.J. Johnson…is now and was at the
date of signing…Judge… Given under my hand and official seal of office This the
8th day of January 1880 J. Schoonner Clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 276
Tempa COATS} Received of B.A.
JAMES one of the securities of John SIMPSON Administrator of the Estate of
Tempa COATS deceased, the sum of four dollars and 27 ½ cents Less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of James BROWN out of
the personal Estate of said deceased, This the 5th day of April
1880 J.E. BROWN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.E. BROWN…
Witness my hand at office
this the 5th day of April 1880
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 277
Thomas SANDERSON Admr&C
vs Martha JENKINS & others} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County
Court of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Three
hundred and ninety two dollars and 88 cents in full of the amount due me as
shown from the Settlement on file in this cause, and ordered to be turned over
to me by order of the Smith County Court in the above cause, Less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt This the 6th day of May 1880 Thomas SANDERSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Thomas SANDERSON…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 6th day of May 1880
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 278
Lucy P. WILKERSON’s Estate}
Received of J.H. BAIRD Executor of the Estate of Lucy P. WILKERSON deceased, the
sum of Seventy six dollars and 50 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt, in full of my distributive share of the personal estate of said
decedant, as shown from the final Settlement made by said J.H. BAIRD Executor
&c with the Clerk of the County Court, which Settlement is approved by the
Court, This the 10 day of May 1880
James M. (his x mark) PARRIS
Attest B.f.C. Smith
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James M
PARRIS…
This May 10th
1880 S. Allison Clk
Lucy P. WILKERSON’s Estate}
Received of J.H. BAIRD Executor of the Estate of Lucy P. WILKERSON deceased the
sum of Seventy six dollars and 50 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt in full of my distributive share of the personal estate of said
decedant, as shown from the final Settlement, made by said J.H. BAIRD Executor
&c with the Clerk of the County Court which Settlement is approved by the
Court, This the 10 day of May 1880 W.M.
PARIS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…WM PARRIS…
This May the 10th
1880 S. Allison Clk
Pg 279
Lucy P. WILKERSON’s Estate}
Received of J.H. BAIRD Executor of the Estate of Lucy P. WILKERSON deceased,
the sum of Seventy six dollars and 50 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
Receipt, in full of my (our) distributive share of the personal estate
of said decedant, as shown from the final Settlement made by J.H. BAIRD
Executor &c with the Clerk of the County Court which Settlement is approved
by the Court, This 10th day of May 1880 P.J. BAKER Judy Lee (her
x mark) BAKER
Pg 280
Lucy P. WILKERSON’s Estate}
Received of J.H. BAIRD Executor of the Estate of Lucy P. WILKERSON deceased,
the sum of Seventy six dollars and 50 cents. Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt, in full of our distributive share of the personal estate of said
decedant, as shown from the final Settlement made by J.H. BAIRD Executor &c
with the Clerk of the County Court, which Settlement is approved by the Court,
This the 10 day of May 1880 Simeon
JONES Mary JONES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Simeon
JONES and his wife Mary JONES…then came Mary JONES…privately and apart from her
said husband
Witness my hand at office,
This the 17th day of May 1880
A.A. Allison D.C.
Lucy P. WILKERSON’s Estate}
Recd of J.H. BAIRD Executor of Said Estate fifteen Dollars and 50 cents Less
125 cts for Recording this Receipt in full of my Distributive Shear of Said
Estate as Shown Made by J.H. BEARD Executor with the Clerk which Settlement was
approved by the Court May 1?th 1880 Mary
(her x mark) Elizabeth BEARD W.M. BAIRD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Mary
Elizabeth BEARD and WM BARD
Witness to all This ------ 25
1880 S. Allison Clk
Pg 281
Lucy P. WILKERSON’s Estate} Received
of J.H. BAIRD Executor of the Estate of Lucy P. WILKERSON deceased, the sum of
Fifty one dollars, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the
distributive shares of John M MOSS and Robert L. MOSS out of the personal
estate of said decedant, as shown from the final Settlement of said J.H. BAIRD
Executor &c with the Clerk of the County Court, which Settlement is
approved by the Court This the 10 day of May 1880 JG MOSS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…JG MOSS…
This May 10th
1880 S. Allison Clk
Lucy P. WILKERSON’s Estate}
Received of J.H. BAIRD Executor of the Estate of Lucy P. WILKERSON deceased the
sum of fifteen dollars and 30 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt
in full of my distributive share of the personal estate of said decedant as
shown from the final Settlement made by said J.H. BAIRD, Executor &c with
the Clerk of the County Court, which Settlement is approved by the Court This
the 10 day of May 1880 W.D. (his x mark) JAMES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…William
JAMES…
This May 10th
1880 S. Allison Clk
Pg 282
Lucy P. WILKERSON’s Estate}
Received of J.H. BAIRD Executor of the Estate of Lucy P. WILKERSON deceased,
the sum of fifteen dollars and 30 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt in full of our distributive share of the personal estate of said
decedant, as shown from the final Settlement made by said J.H. BAIRD Executor
&c with the Clerk of the County Court, which Settlement is approved by the
Court, This the 10 day of May 1880 Lucy
(her x mark) AGEE HG (his x mark)
AGEE Attest S. Allison Clk (last
names very hard to read – may be wrong)
Pg 283
Lucy P. WILKERSON’s Estate}
Received of J.H. BAIRD Executor of the Estate of Lucy P. WILKERSON deceased, the
sum of fifteen dollars and 30 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt
in full of our distributive share of the personal estate of said decedant, as
shown from the final Settlement made by J.H. BAIRD Executor &c with the
Clerk of the County Court, which Settlement is approved by the Court, This the
10 day of May 1880 Sarah (her x mark)
Isabell Logan THOMAS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Logan
THOMAS and his wife Sarah Isabella THOMAS…then came Sarah Isabella
THOMAS…privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 10th day of May 1880
A.A. Allison DC
Pg 284
Thomas SANDERSON Admr&C
vs Martha JENKINS & others} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County
Court of Smith County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum
of two hundred and one dollars and 25 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt, funds in the above cause ordered to be turned over to me by order of
the Smith County Court in the above cause, See minute Book No 2 Page 639. This
the 17th day of May 1880
Thomas SANDERSON Admr of Jefferson JENKINS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Thomas
SANDERSON…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 11th day of May 1880
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 285
John PREWITT et als vs Mary BOWER
et als} O Bill to sell land
Received of Samuel Allison
clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the
above cause, One hundred and Six dollars and 80 cents, Less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt in part payment of the distributive shares of John
PREWETT and Fannie PREWETT arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the
Estate of Joshua PREWETT deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court in the above cause June 7th 1880 Wm OAKLEY Guardian
for John and Fannie PREWETT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…William OAKLEY…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 7th day of June 1880
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 286
H.J. PERKINS Admr &c vs
L.A. ROBINSON and others} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court
of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause Three hundred and
Seventeen dollars and 37 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, the
same having been turned over to me by order of the Smith County Court in the
above cause, This June 28th 1880
HJ PERKINS Adm of William ROBINSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally qappeared…H.J. PERKINS…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 28th day of june 1880.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 287
John L. HICKMAN et als vs
Malissa HICKMAN et als} Received of
Samuel Allison Clerk and Commissioner of the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee, Thirty one dollars, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in
full of the distributive share of Malissa Jane COGGINS formerly Malissa Jane
HICKMAN, out of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the
Estate of Stephen HICKMAN deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court and said fund having been turned over to said Allison by
B.f.C. Smith former clerk of the Smith County Court, under an order of said
Court This the 12th day of July 1880 Malissa Jane (her x mark) SCOGGINS Attest J.C. APPLE
Pg 288
John L. HICKMAN et als vs
Malissa Jane HICKMAN et als} Received
of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, the sum
of thirty one dollars, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the
distributive of W.W. HICKMAN out of the funds arising from the Sale of the
lands belonging to the Estate of Stephen HICKMAN deceased, Sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, the same having
been turned over by B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of this Court to the said
Allison, by an order of this Court This the 15th day of July 1880 W.W. HICKMAN
Pg 289
John D. ENOCH et als Exparte}
Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee
and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of one hundred and sixty five
dollars and 47 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my
distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to
the estate of John ENOCH Sr. deceased sold and distributed in the above cause,
under a decree of the Smith County Court This the 14th day of August
1880 James C. MIDETT ---de-et G MIDETT
Pg 290
John D. ENOCH et als Exparte}
Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee,
and commissioner in the above cause, One hundred and five dollars and 47 cents,
Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive share of
James ENOCH deceased out of the funds arising from the sale of the lands
belonging to the Estate of John ENOCH Sr. deceased, sold and distributed under
the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 14th
day of August 1880 John HARPER Admr of
James ENOCH deceased
Pg 291
John ENOCH et als Exparte}
Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee,
and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of one hundred and five dollars
and 47 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share out of the funds arising from the sale of the lands
belonging to the Estate of John ENOCH Sr. deceased sold and distributed under
the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 14th
day of August 1880 G.W. (his x mark)
WILLIAMS D.P. (her x mark) WILLIAMS
Pg 292
John D. ENOCH et als Exparte}
Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee
and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of one hundred and five dollars
and 47 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share out of the funds arising from the sale of the lands
belonging to the Estate of John ENOCH Sr. deceased, sold and distributed under
the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 14th
day of August 1880 James DAWSON E.F. (her x mark) DAWSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James DAWSON and wife E.F. DAWSON…then came E.F.
DAWSON…privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 14th day of August 1880
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 293
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Pg 294
A.H. HALEY et als vs M.J.
SCOGGINS et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County, Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of ninety eight
dollars and 50 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my
distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to
the Estate of Ann CARPENTER deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 30th day of
August 1880 D.J. CARDWELL Martha (her x mark) CARDWELL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…D.J. CARDWELL and his wife Martha CARDWELL…then
came, Martha CARDWELL…privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 30th day of August 1880
Samuel Allison clerk
Pg 295
W.S. CHAMBERS et als vs Benj
F. CALHOUN et als} Received of Samuel
Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in
the above cause, One hundred and Forty three dollars and 18 cents, Less $1.25
fee for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive shares of Robert K.
HAYNIE and Hardie B. HAYNIE, out of the funds arising from the sale of the
lands belonging to the estate of Hardy CALHOUN deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 7th
day of Sept 1880 John A. FITE Guardian
for Robert K HAYNIE & Hardie B. HAYNIE
Pg 296
John D. ENOCH et als Exparte}
Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee
and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of one hundred and five dollars
and 47 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the
distributive shares of Andrew J. HARPER, Joseph T. HARPER, John HARPER, B.W.
HARPER, Lucy J. HARPER, Marshall W. HARPER, Luvada HARPER and L.B. HARPER out
of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of John
ENOCH deceased sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court
in the above cause, and ordered to be paid over to me as their father, see
Minute Book for 1880, Page , This September 7th 1880 John HARPER
Pg 297
Lucy P. WILKERSON’s Estate}
Received of J.H. BAIRD Executor of the Estate of Lucy P. WILKERSON deceased the
sum of Seventy six dollars and 50 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt, in full of my distributive share out of the personal Estate of said
decedant, as shown from the final Settlement, made by J.H. BAIRD Executor
&c with the clerk of the County Court, which Settlement is approved by the Court,
This the 22nd day of Sept 1880
Gilly Francis (her x mark) PARIS
Attest Levi BAIRD Wm M. BAIRD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} personally appeared…Levi BAIRD
and Wm. M. BAIRD the subscribing witnesses…
This Septr 1880
S. Allison Clk
Pg 298
Joe E. Foust Admr &c et
als vs William McCLANAHAN et als} Received of John P. Yelton former Clerk of
the Smith County Court and Commissioner in the above cause the sum of Twenty
four dollars and 64 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full
of the distributive shares of Terrisse STINSON, Sarah E. BUTRAM and William B.
CARMON, Grandchildren and Mariah E. FREEMAN great grand child of William CARMON
deceased, arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of the
said William CARMON deceased, Sold after the death of Sallie CARMON, the widow
of said William CARMON deceased, under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause This the 27th day of September 1880 William B CARMAN William B. CARMAN Atty in
fact for Asa STINSON Terrissee
STINSON Smith A. FREEMAN Mariah E. FREEMAN Bishop BUTRAM Sarah E.
BUTRAM
Pg 299
James BALLARD et als vs
William WOODS et als} Received of
Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, and
commissioner in the above cause, the sum of forty nine dollars, less $1.25 fee
for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share out of the funds
paid in on the first land notes arising from the sale of the lands belonging to
the Estate of John BALLARD deceased sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court, this the 11th day of October 1880 James (his x mark) BALLARD Test
J.C. APPLE
Pg 300
Lycurgus HOUSE vs John
BARBEE} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, Thirty two dollars and eighty
three cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the
distributive share of John B. HOUSE, out of the funds arising from the rent of
the lands belonging to the estate of G.W. HOUSE deceased, rented and ordered to
be distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause,
This the 12th day of October
1880 John D. HOUSE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John B. HOUSE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 12th day of October 1880
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 301
Lycurgus HOUSE vs John
BARBEE} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Thirty two dollars
and eighty three cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the
distributive share of Winfield S. HOUSE out of the funds arising from the rent
of the lands belonging to the Estate of G.W. HOUSE deceased rented and ordered
to be distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
cause, This the 12th day of
October 1880 John JOHNSON Guardian for Winfield S. HOUSE By T.J. FISHER Atty
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…T.J. FISHER Sr. Atty for John JOHNSON guardian for Winfield
S. HOUSE…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 12th day of October 1880
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 302
James BALLARD et als vs
William WOODS et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of forty
nine dollars, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my
distributive share of the funds paid in on the first land notes, arising from
the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of John BALLARD deceased, sold
and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause,
this the 15th day of October
1880 George (his x mark) SMALLING
Fannie (her x mark) SMALLING
Pg 303
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Pg 304
James BALLARD et als vs
William WOODS et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk and Commissioner of the
County Court of Smith County Tennessee forty nine dollars Less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt and less $1.25 fee for recording a Power of Attorney, in
full of the distributive share of Aletha RIGSBY out of the funds paid in on the
first land notes arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of
John BALLARD deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above cause, This the 22nd day of November 1880 George (his x mark)
SMALLING Attorney in fact for Aletha RIGSBY and husband Wright RIGSBY Attest A.A. Allison
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…George SMALLING…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 22 day of November 1880
A.A. Allison D.C.
J.W. HUGHES Admr et als vs
Isaac GRISHAM et als} Received of B.f.C. SMITH former clerk of the County Court
of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause, the sum of four
dollars and 71 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share of the Estate of L.D. GRISHAM deceased, according to the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, See Minute Book J. Page
629. This the 3rd day of September 1881 Laura (her x mark)
GREGORY Attest A.A. Allison
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Laura GREGORY…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 3rd day of September 1881
A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison
Pg 305
Thomas OLDHAM et als vs
Richard OLDHAM et als} Received of John P. Yelton former Clerk of the County
Court of Smith County, and commissioner in the above cause the sum of fourteen
dollars and 6 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to
the Estate of George OLDHAM deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 28th day of
March 1881 W.D. (his x mark) TONEY
Attest A.A. Allison
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.D. TONEY…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 28 day of March 1881 Samuel
Allison clerk
A true copy Attest A.A.
Allison Deputy Clerk
Pg 306
Mr. B.f.C. Smith sir you will
please to pay to Lon JENKINS four dollars and ten cents, that you have in your
hands coming from John RUSSELs estate due me, and this my order, shall be your
receipt for the same. This the 10th day of November 1881 Martha (her x mark) JENKINS Test James H. SMITH Witness Norman
JENKINS A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Received of B.f.C. Smith
former Clerk of the Smith County Court four dollars and 10 cents Less $1.25 fee
for recording this receipt in full of the amount going to Martha JENKINS out of
the funds belonging to the Estate of John RUSSELL deceased This the 22nd
day of November 1880 Leon JENKINS
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Pg 308
Anderson PASCHAL’s Estate}
Received of Jeremiah H. BAIRD Administrator of the Estate of Anderson PASCHAL
deceased the sum of Eighteen dollars and 25 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording
this receipt, a balance in full of the distributive share of S.M. POPE
deceased, out of the funds arising from the Sale of the personal estate of said
decedent as shown from the final Settlement made by the said J.H. BAIRD Admr
&c with the clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, This the
25th day of September 1880
Levi BAIRD Admr of S. M. POPE Deced
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Levi BAIRD Administrator of the Estate of S.M. POPE
deceased…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 27th day of November 1880.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
Know all men by these
presence, that we James M. DRAPER and wife Priscilla of the State of Kentucky
have this day bargained and sold, and do hereby convey to M.L. WRIGHT of the
State of Tenn, Trousdale Co. for the sum of one hundred and twenty five dollars
to us in hand paid, all the interest we may now have in the Estate of Mrs.
Nancy TURNER, now in the hands of John R.WRIGHT as Executor, who is hereby
authorized to pay the same to the said M.L. WRIGHT. Given under our hands, the
16th day of April 1879. J.M. DRAPER
P.H. DRAPER
State of Kentucky County of
Union} …personally appeared J.M. DRAPER and P.H. DRAPER his wife…and P.H.
DRAPER wife of the said J.M. DRAPER…privately and apart…
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…In witness whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and seal at Morganfield, the day and year above
mentioned Gip Taylor Clerk Union County
Court
State of Kentucky County of
Union} I, James W. Marshall Presiding Judge…certify that Gip Taylor…is now
Clerk…and was at the date thereof…Given under my hand…This 16 day of April
1879. J.W. Marshall Judge
State of Tennessee Trousdale
County} I Jno D. Stalkes Register…certify that this instrument with certificate
is registered in Book B. page 389 Trousdale County records and noted in Note
Book B page 36. This April 22nd 1879 at 3 oclock P.M. Jno D Stalkes
Register By A.Y. Stalkes Dep. Reg.
A true copy Attest A.A.
Allison Deputy Clerk
Nancy TURNER ‘s Estate}
Received of John R. WRIGHT Executor of the Estate of Nancy TURNER deceased, the
sum of $168.00 less $1.25 the balance in full of the amount going to Mrs
P.DRAPER out of the funds arising from the personal estate of Nancy TURNER
deceased as shown from the final Settlement made by John R. WRIGHT as Executor
of the Estate of said Nancy TURNER deceased with the the clerk of the County
Court of Smith County Tennessee, This November the 27th 1880 M.L. WRIGHT Asignee of P. DRAPER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…M.L.WRIGHT…he executed the foregoing receipt…
Witness my hand at office, this the 27th day of November 1880 A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A.
Allison Deputy Clerk
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Nancy TURNER ‘s Estate}
Received of John R. WRIGHT, Executor of the Estate of Nancy TURNER deceased,
the sum of four hundred and eighty seven dollars and 54 cents, less $1.25 fee
for recording this receipt, in full of my distributive share in said Estate, as
shown from the final Settlement made by the said John R. WRIGHT, with the Clerk
of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, on the 25th day of
November 1880 this receipt covers or includes the receipts filed by said
Executor in said Settlement for parts of my distributive share, This Novr the
27th 1880 M.L. WRIGHT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…M.L.WRIGHT…he executed the foregoing receipt…
Witness my hand at office this the 27th day of November 1880 A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Nancy TURNER ‘s Estate}
Received of John R. WRIGHT, Executor of the Estate of Nancy TURNER deceased,
the sum of four hundred and eighty seven dollars and 54 cents, less $1.25 fee
for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share in said Estate, as
shown from the final Settlement made by the said John R. WRIGHT, with the Clerk
of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, on the 25th day of
November 1880 this receipt covers or includes the receipts filed by said
Executor in said Settlement for parts of my distributive share. This the 27th
day of Nov 1880 Harriet LOWE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Harriet LOWE, wife of Pink LOWE, privately and
apart… Witness my hand at office, this the 27th day of November
1880 A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A.
Allison Deputy Clerk
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Nancy TURNER ‘s Estate}
Received of John R. WRIGHT, Executor of the Estate of Nancy TURNER deceased,
the sum of four hundred and eighty seven dollars and 54 cents, less $1.25 fee
for recording this receipt, in full of my distributive share in said Estate as
shown from the final Settlement made by the said John R. WRIGHT with the Clerk
of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee on the 25th day of
November 1880. This receipt covers or includes the receipts filed by said
Executor in said Settlement for parts of my distributive share, This the 27th
day of November 1880 Eliza JENKINS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Eliza JENKINS, wife of Wilson JENKINS, privately
and apart… Witness my hand at office, this the 27th day of November
1880 A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A.
Allison Deputy Clerk
Nancy TURNER ‘s Estate}
Received of John R. WRIGHT, Executor of the Estate of Nancy TURNER deceased,
the sum of four hundred and eighty seven dollars and 54 cents, less $1.25 fee
for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share in said Estate, as
shown from the final Settlement made by the said John R. WRIGHT, with the Clerk
of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, on the 25th day of
November 1880 this receipt covers or includes the receipts filed by said
Executor in said Settlement, for parts of my distributive share. This the 27
day of November 1880 Jos WRIGHT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Jos WRIGHT…he executed the foregoing receipt…
Witness my hand at office this the 27th day of November 1880 A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
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312
Nancy TURNER ‘s Estate}
Received of John R. WRIGHT Executor of the Estate of Nancy TURNER deceased, the
sum of four hundred and eighty seven dollars and 54 cents, less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt, in full of my distributive share in said Estate, as
shown from the final Settlement made by the said J.R. WRIGHT with the Clerk of
the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, on the 25th day of
November 1880. this receipt covers or includes the receipts filed by said
Executor in said Settlement, for parts of my distributive share, This the 27th
day of Novr 1880 N. Sydney DYER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…N. Sydney DYER…she executed the foregoing
receipt…Witness my hand at office this the 27 day of November 1880 A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A.
Allison Deputy Clerk
Nancy TURNER ‘s Estate}
Received of John R. WRIGHT Executor of the Estate of Nancy TURNER deceased, the
sum of four hundred and eighty seven dollars and 54 cents, less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt in full of my distributive share in said Estate, as
shown from the final Settlement made by the said John R. WRIGHT with the Clerk
of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, on the 25 day of November 1880
this receipt covers or includes the receipts filed by said Executor in said
Estate for parts of my distributive share, This the 27 day of Nov 1880 Rom C. WRIGHT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Rom C. WRIGHT…he executed the foregoing receipt…
Witness my hand at office, this the 27th day of November 1880. A.A. Allison D.C.
A
true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy
Clerk
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313
Isham
BEASLEY et als vs A.H. SMITH et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk and
commissioner of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee Thirty three dollars
and 36 cents, less 1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my
distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to
the Estate of Sallie BEASLEY deceased sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above cause This the 6th day of
December 1880 Mahala (her x mark) SMITH
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314
W.G.
BRANSFORD et als vs J.M. CONDITT et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of
the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause,
the sum of four hundred and eighty nine dollars and 94 cents, Less $1.21 fee
for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds
arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of John STEVINS
deceased sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the
above cause. This the 14th day of December 1880. Emma STEVENS Witness J.C. APPLE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Emma STEVENS…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 14 day of December 1880 Samuel
Allison Clerk
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W.H.
GILL et als vs James D. GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the
County Court of Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause,
the sum of Ninety one dollars and 19 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt, in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL deceased, sold on the 9th
day of December 1876 under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
cause, and also in full of the cash fund arising from the sale of the lands
belonging to said Estate, Sold on the 18th day of November 1880
under the decree of Said Court, and ordered to be paid out by said Court. This
the 23rd day of December 1880.
W.H. GILL
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W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Ninety one
dollars and 19 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to
the Estate of James GILL deceased, sold on the 9th day of December
1876 under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, and also in
full of the cash fund arising from the sale of the lands belonging to said
Estate sold on the 18th day of November 1880 under the decree of
Said Court and ordered to be paid out by said Court. This the 23 day of
December 1880. T.A. MORRIS
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W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Ninety one
dollars and 19 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to
the Estate of James GILL deceased, sold on the 9th day of December
1876 under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, and also in
full of the cash fund arising from the sale of the lands belonging to said
Estate sold on the 18th day of November 1880 under the decree of
said Court in the above cause, and ordered to be paid out by said Court. This
the 23rd day of December 1880.
William OAKLEY Louiza OAKLEY
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W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause the sum of Ninety one
dollars and 19 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to
the Estate of James GILL deceased, sold on the 9th day of December
1876 under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, and also in
full of the cash fund arising from the sale of the lands belonging to said
Estate Sold on the 18th day of November 1880 under the decree of
said Court in the above cause, and ordered to be paid out by said Court. This
the 23 day of December 1880. Thomas
FULLER Elisabeth FULLER (Elis----t FULLER)
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W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause Ninety one dollars and 19
cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive
share of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate
of James GILL deceased, sold on the 9th day of December 1876 under
the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, and also in full of
the cash fund arising from the sale of the lands belonging to said Estate, sold
on the 18th day of November 1880 under the decree of said Court in
said cause, and ordered to be paid out by said Court. This the 23rd
day of December 1880 T.L. JOHNSON
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W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, Ninety one dollars and
19 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive
share of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate
of James GILL deceased, sold on the 9th day of December 1876 under
the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, and also in full of
the cash fund arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to said Estate, sold
on the 18th day of November 1880 under the decree of said Court in
said cause, and ordered to be paid out by said Court. This the 23rd
day of December 1880. (no
signatures)
Pg 321
W.H. GILL et als vs James D. GILL
et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, Ninety one dollars and 19
cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive
share of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate
of James GILL deceased, sold on the 9th day of December 1876 under
the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, and also in full of
the cash fund arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to said Estate sold
on the 18th day of November 1880 under the decree of said Court in
said cause, and ordered to be paid out by said Court. This the 23rd
day of Febry 1881 J.M. TUGGLE Guardian
for J.D. GILL
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W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and Commissioner in the above cause Thirty dollars and 40
cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive
share of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate
of James GILL deceased, sold on the 9th day of December 1876 under
the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, and also in full of
the cash fund arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to said Estate, sold
on the 18th day of November 1880 under the decree of said Court in
said cause and ordered to be paid out by said Court. This the 23rd
day of December 1880 W.R. SHAVER
Guardian for G.W. GILL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.R. SHAVER…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 23rd day of December 1880.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
Received this the 23rd day of
November 1880 of D.J. SHEPHERD Administrator of the Estate of Henry STROTHER
deceased, my late husband, One hundred and seventy one dollars and 45 cents in
full of balance due me in final Settlement of said Estate Mary Ann STROTHER Attest J.D. BEASLEY W.E.
BEASLEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.D. BEASLEY and W.E. BEASLEY subscribing
witnesses…personally acquainted with Mary Ann STROTHER…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 2 day of August 1881 A.A.
Allison D.C.
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W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause Thirty dollars and 40
cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive
share out of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to said
Estate sold on the 9th day of December 1876. under the decree of the
Smith County Court in the above cause, and also in full of the cash fund
arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to said Estate sold on the 18th
day of November 1880 under the decree of said Court in said cause, and ordered
to be paid out by said Court, This the 23rd day of December
1880 Wm ODUM Jodie ODUM
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…William ODOM and his wife Jodie ODOM…then came
Jodie ODOM…privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 23rd day of December 1880.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
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W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and Commissioner in the above cause, Thirty dollars and 40
cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive
share of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate
of James GILL deceased, sold on the 9th day of December 1876 under
the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, and also in full of
the cash fund arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to said Estate, sold
on the 18th day of November 1880 under the decree of said Court in
said cause and ordered to be paid out by said Court, this the 23rd
day of December 1880. John T SHAVER
Guardian for Johnie A. GILL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John T. SHAVER…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 23rd day of December 1880.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
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For the consideration of
Seventy five dollars to me in hand paid I have this day bargained and sold and
hereby transfer and convey to Samuel DENNY all my right to a certain amount of
Seventy five $75 dollars, willed to me by the will of my father, Wiley DENNY to
make me equal with his other children in amounts which have been advanced to
them as shown by said will, and I hereby warrant the wright, title to said
interest or legacy so willed to me to the said Samuel DENNY and his heirs and
assigns forever In testamony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal on
this the 16th day of November 1880.
Ann (her x mark) CLARIDA Attest
A.A. Allison
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Ann CLARIDA…
Witness my hand at office
this the 17th day of November 1880.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
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John PRUETT et als vs Mary R.
BOMER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause, the sum of One hundred
and eleven dollars and twenty five cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt in part payment of the distributive share of Lucy PRUETT deceased out
of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of
Joshua PRUETT deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above cause, This the 15th day of February
1881 J.H. ALLEN Assignee of Lucy PRUETT
dec’d
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.H. ALLEN…Witness my hand at office, This the 15th
day of February 1881 A.A. Allison D.C.
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John PRUETT et als vs Mary R.
BOMER et als } Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, One hundred and four
dollars and 75 5/11 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of
the distributive share of H.C. PRUETT out of the funds paid in on the first
land notes arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Joshua
PRUETT deceased sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court
in the above cause, this the 17th day of February 1881 H.C. PRUETT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…H.C. PRUETT…Witness my hand at office, This the 17th
day of February 1881 A.A. Allison D.C.
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John PRUETT et als vs Mary R.
BOMER et als} Received of S. Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause, the sum of One hundred and
Eleven dollars and twenty five cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt
in part payment of the distributive share of Darthula H. ALLEN, out of the
funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Joshua
PRUETT deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above cause, This the 16th day of February 1881 D.H. ALLEN
J.H. ALLEN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.H. ALLEN and wife D.H. ALLEN…then came D.H.
ALLEN…privately and apart…
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State of Kentucky Simpson County}
Know all men by these presents that we Joseph H. GREGORY and wife Sallie
GREGORY of the County and State aforesaid, have this day made, constituted and
appointed and do by these presents make, constitute and appoint Laton F.
WILLIAMS of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, our true and lawful
attorney in fact for us and in our name place and stead, to ask for, demand
receive and receipt for all moneys and effects or other things in the hands of
B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, or in
the hands of any other person or persons that may be coming to us from the
Estates of James MATHERSON deceased and Leonard MATHERSON deceased, the said
Sallie GREGORY being a Sister and heir of the said James and Leonard MATHERSON
deceased, they having died without issue, and we do hereby ratify and confirm
any and all the legal acts and doings of our said attorney done in the premises
as fully and for all intents and purposes as if we were personally present and
doing the same ourselves, and we do further authorize and our said attorney to
demand and sue for if necessary and recover whatever may be coming to us from
said Estates of James and Leonard MATHERSON deceased, and for this purpose we
hereby authorize him to employ such aid or counsel as he may deem necessary at
our expense and charge, I witness whereof we do hereunto set our hands and
seals, This the 1st day of December 1880. James H. (his x mark) GREGORY
Sallie (her x mark) GREGORY Attest 1. C. MATHERSON 2. J.G. SMITH
State of Kentucky Simpson
County} Personally appeared…Joseph H. GREGORY and his wife Sallie GREGORY…then
came Sallie GREGORY wife of the said Joseph H. GREGORY separately and
apart…Witness my hand and seal of office at office, in Franklin This the 1st
day of December 1880 A.P. Hammond
clerk\
State of Kentucky Simpson
County} I, Ira J. Bogan Judge…certify that A.P.Hammond…
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…is now and was at the time
of signing…Clerk…Given under my hand and seal of office, this the 1st
day of December 1880 I.J. Bogan Judge
State of Kentucky Simpson
County} I, A.P. Hammond Clerk…certify that I.J. Bogan…is now and was at the
time of signing…Judge…Given under my hand and seal of office, This the 1st
day of December 1880 A.P. Hammond
Clerk
State of Kentucky Simpson
County}Personally appeared…C.MATHERSON and J.C. SMITH…they are personally
acquainted with Sallie GREGORY wife of Joseph H. GREGORY…and that she is the
identical person she presents herself to be, to wit the sister of James and
Leonard MATHERSON deceased… J.C.
SMITH C. MATHERSON Sworn to and Subscribed before
me, This the 1st day of December 1880 A.P. Hammond Clerk Simpson County Court
A true copy A.A. Allison
Deputy Clerk
Received of B.f.C. Smith
former clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, Seven dollars and
69 ½ cents in full of the distributive share of Sallie GREGORY out of the
personal estate of James MATHERSON deceased and Eight dollars and 2 2/3 cents,
Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of said Sallie GREGORYs share
out of the personal estate of Leonard MATHERSON deceased, as appears from the
final Settlements of said Estates, This the 21st day of February
1881 L.F. WILLIAMS Attorney in fact of
Joseph H. and Sallie GREGORY
State of Tennessee S
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V.A. GIBBS and others vs J.C.
GIBBS and others}Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Six dollars and 70 cents,
Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of
Susan CAWLEY out of the cash fund paid in on the sale of the lands belonging to
the Estate of John GIBBS deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 21st day of February
1881 Susan F. CAWLY J.C. (his x mark) COWLY Attest S Allison Clk
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.C. CAWLEY and his wife Susan F. CAWLEY…then came
Susan F. CAWLEY…privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 21st day of February 1881
Samuel Allison clerk
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Lycurgus HOUSE vs John
BARBEE} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk and commissioner of the County Court
of Smith County Tennessee the sum of Thirty two dollars and 83 cents Less $1.25
fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of Lycurgus
HOUSE out of the funds arising from the rent of the lands belonging to the
Estate of G.W. HOUSE deceased rented and ordered to be distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. This the 25th
day of February 1881 Lycurgus HOUSE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Lycurgus HOUSE…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 25 day of January 1881 A.A.
Allison D.C.
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Paid Received of J.B. HALL
administrator of Susan WILSON Two hundred forty eight Dollars and 17 1/3 cent
being the amount due to Bettie WILSON, J--- WILSON Thomas WILSON William WILSON
I---- WILSON & ------ WILSON each one sixth of said fund as shown by my
settlement made 20 February 1881 John
A. FITE Guardian of Bettie WILSON J----
WILSON Thomas WILSON William WILSON ----- WILSON &
-----WILSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John A. FITE…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 20th day of January 1881
A.A. Allison D.C.
William McCLELLAN et als vs
Wade KEMP and others} Received of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of the County Court
of Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, Ten Dollars and
55 cents, less 40 cents tax and $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of
my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the real estate
belonging to the Estates of William and Nancy THOMAS deceased sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 5th day of August 1881
Maggie THOMAS Witness W.W. FORD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Maggie THOMAS…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 5th day of August 1881
A.A. Allison D.C.
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John PRUETT et als vs Mary R.
BOMER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, One hundred and four
dollars and 75 5/11 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of
my distributive share of the funds paid in on the first land notes arising from
the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Joshua PRUETT deceased, sold
and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause,
This 23rd day of March 1881
Mary (her x mark) BOMAR
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Mary BOMER…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 23rd day of March 1881 A.A. Allison D.C.
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James MARKS Estate} Received of
Jacob THOMASON Administrator of the Estate of James MARKS deceased, the sum of
fifty dollars and twenty eight cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt, in full of my distributive share of the personal estate of the said
James MARKS deceased as appears from the final Settlement made by the said
Jacob THOMASON, Administrator &c on the 11th day of March 1881
with the clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee. This the 6th
day of April 1881 E.M. CUBBINS Martha
CUBBINS
State of Tennessee DeKalb
County} Personally appeared…E.M. CUBBINS and Martha CUBBINS…and Martha CUBBUNS
wife of the said E.M. CUBBINS…privately and apart…
Witness my hand and Seal at
office. This 7 day of April 1881 D.W. Dingis N.P.
A true copy Attest A.A.
Allison Deputy Clerk
James MARKS Estate} Received
of Jacob THOMASON Administrator of the Estate of James MARKS deceased, the sum
of one hundred and fifty dollars and 84 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording
this receipt, in full of my distributive share of the personal Estate of the
said James MARKS deceased as appears from the final Settlement made by the said
Jacob THOMASON Administrator &c on the 11 day of March 1881, with the clerk
of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee. This the 16th day of
April 1881 Sarah (her x mark) TRACY
I acknowledge that my wife
Sarah TRACY has received the above sum and I am willing for her to receive and
receipt for it. This April16th 1881
David B. TRACY
State of Tennessee DeKalb
County} Personally appeared…David B. TRACY and Sarah TRACY…and Sarah TRACY wife
of the said David B. TRACY…privately and apart…
Pg 336
…Witness my hand and seal at
office, This 16th day of April 1881 D.W. Dingis N.P.
A true copy Attest A.A.
Allison D.C.
James MARKS Estate} Received
of Jacob THOMASON Administrator of the Estate of James MARKS deceased, the sum
of One hundred and fifty dollars and 84 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording
this receipt, in full of my distributive share of the personal estate of the
said James MARKS deceased, as appears from the final Settlement, made by the
said Jacob THOMASON Administrator &c on the 11 day of March 1881 with the
clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee. This the 16 day of April
1881 Eliza (her x mark) BELL Allen (his x mark) BELL Attest J.A. DONNELL
State of Tennessee DeKalb
County} Personally appeared…Allen BELL and Eliza BELL…and Eliza BELL wife of
the said Allen BELL…privately and apart…
Witness my hand and seal at
office This 16 day of April 1881 D.W. Dingis N.P.
A true copy Attest A.A.
Allison D.C.
James MARKS Estate} Received
of Jacob THOMASON Administrator of the Estate of James MARKS deceased, the sum
of One hundred and fifty dollars and 84 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt in full of my distributive share of the personal estate of the said
James MARKS deceased, as appears from the final Settlement, made by the said
Jacob THOMASON Administrator &c, with the Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee, on the 11th day of March 1881. This the 14th
day of April 1881 E.J. MAHOLLAND
State of Tennessee DeKalb
County} Personally appeared…E.J. MAHOLLAND…
Pg 337
…she executed the above
receipt…
Witness my hand and seal,
This the 14 day of April 1881 D.W. Dingis Notary Public
A true copy Attest A.A.
Allison D.C.
James MARKS Estate} Received
of Jacob THOMASON Administrator of the Estate of James MARKS deceased, the sum
of fifty dollars and 28 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in
full of my distributive share of the personal Estate of the said James MARKS
deceased, as appears from the final Settlement made by the said Jacob THOMASON,
Administrator &c on the 11th day of March 1881 with the Clerk of
the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, This the 6th day of
April 1881 G.W. MARKS
State of Tennessee DeKalb
County} Personally appeared…G.W.MARKS…he executed the above receipt…
Witness my hand, seal This
April 6th 1881 D.W. Dingis N.P.
A true copy Attest A.A.
Allison Deputy Clerk
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John PRUETT et als vs Mary R.
BOMER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause the sum of Fifty two
dollars and 37 ½ cents, Less $1.25 fee
for recording this receipt, in full of my distributive share of the funds paid
in on the first land notes arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the
Estate of Joshua PRUETT deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 11th day of May 1881 James T. PRUETT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James T. PRUETT…
Witness my hand at office,
this the 11th day of May 1881 A.A. Allison D.C.
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State of Tennessee County of
Obion} Know all men by these presents that I, Clarkey STOVALL hereby nominate
and appoint James BAKER of Smith County Tennessee my true and lawful Attorney
in fact with full power and authority to receive and receipt for any and all
moneys that is now or may be hereafter due me from my mother Mary ROYSTER’s
Estate under the compromise entered into between the said James BAKER myself
and C.E. & I.E. ROYSTER, I further authorize my said attorney to sign my
name and do all other acts and things necessary and proper for the purpose of
collecting and transmiting to me all money that may be due me in any manner
from said Estate and I hereby ratify and confirm all acts and things done my
said attorney as fully as if I was present and doing the same myself. Given
under my hand this the 22 day of July 1879.
Clarkey STOVALL B.M. STOVALL
State of Tennessee Obion
County} Personally appeared…B.W. STOVALL and Clarkey STOVALL…and Clarkey
STOVALL wife of the said B.W. STOVALL…privately and apart…
Witness W.S. Scott clerk of
said Court, at office, this 16th day of September 1879. W.S. Scott Clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Received, Carthage Tennessee,
this the 21st day of March 1881 of I.E. ROYSTER and Charles ROYSTER,
Executors of the Estate of Mary ROYSTER deceased, fifty dollars in full of the
amount due Clarkey STOVALL by virtue of a compromise entered into heretofor and
ratified and confirmed by the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, at the May term 1879 and I
acknowledge the receipt of said amount fifty dollars in full of all my interest
in the estate of said Mary ROYSTER deceased, both real and personal or right
thereto in law or equity. This March the 21st 1881. Clarkey STOVALL
B.W. STOVALL By James BAKER Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James BAKER…
Pg 338a
James BALLARD et als vs
William WOODS et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, fifty dollars and
20 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive
share out of the funds paid in on the first land notes arising from the Sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of John BALLARD deceased sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This June the 7th
1880 Henry SMALLING Poly (her x mark) SMALLING Attest A.A. Allison
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Henry SMALLING and his wife Polly SMALLING…then…
Pg 339a
James BALLARD et als vs
William WOODS et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, Fifty dollars and
20 cents Less $ one dollar and 25 cts fee for recording this receipt in full of
my distributive out of the funds paid in on the first land notes arising from
the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of John BALLARD deceased, sold
and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause,
This June 7th 1880 Eliza
(her x mark) BALLARD Attest A.A.
Allison
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Eliza BALLARD…
Pg 338b
…came Polly
SMALLING…separately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 7th day of June 1880 A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 339b
Witness my hand at office,
This the 7th day of June 1880 A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 340
…Witness my hand at office,
this the 21st day of March 1881
A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 341
M. LANCASTER et als vs J.C. COWAN et als} Received of Samuel
Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in
the above cause Two hundred and Eleven Dollars and 64 cents Less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt, in full of my distributive share of the funds arising
from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Ira B. COWAN deceased,
sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
cause: And this receipt covers and includes a transfer of one hundred and fifty
dollars which I gave to M. LANCASTER. This the 4 day of June 1881 William COWAN
Pg 342
John L. HICKMAN et als vs
Malissa HICKMAN} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner thirty one dollars, Less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt, in full of the distributive share of John L. HICKMAN
deceased, out of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the
Estate of Stephen HICKMAN deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 7th day of June
1881 W.W. HICKMAN Admr of John L.
HICKMAN
Pg 343
G.W. and S.H. CARDWELL et als
vs Elizabeth B. HUFFHINES et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk and
Commissioner of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee Eight hundred
dollars, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in part payment of my
distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to
the Estate of L.H. CARDWELL deceased sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court, in the above cause, This the 13th day of
July 1881 S.S. CARDWELL
Pg 344
Know all men by these
presents that we W.A. NICHOLS and wife Sarah Elizabeth NICHOLS, formerly Sarah
Elizabeth PRUETT of the County of Crittenden and State of Kentucky, have this
day made, constituted and appointed, and do by these presents, make, constitute
and appoint Henry C. PRUETT of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee our
true and lawful attorney in fact for us and in our name place and stead to
collect, demand and receive from Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee, or any other person or persons having possession of the
same, all money and effects and other property that may be due and owing to the
said Sarah Elizabeth NICHOLS from her father and mother, Joshua and Nancy PRUETT
deceased Estates, arising from the sale of real and personal estates of said
decedants and we do further authorize and empower our said attorney in fact to
demand, sue for and receive and receipt for the same, and employ such counsel
and aid as may be necessary in and above the premises, hereby ratifying and
confirming all the legal actings and doings of our said Attorney in the
premises, and which shall be as legal and binding on us when done as if we were
personally present and doing the same ourselves. In witness whereof we have
hereunto set our hands. This the 9th day of June 1881 W.A. (his x mark) NICHOLS Sarah E. NICHOLS Witness
State of Kentucky County of
Crittenden} Personally appeared…W.A.NICHOLS and wife Sarah Elizabeth
NICHOLS…then came Sarah Elizabeth NICHOLS…separate and apart from her said
husband…Witness my hand and seal of office, This the 9th day of June
1881 D. Woods Clerk Crittenden County
Court
State of Kentucky County of
Crittenden} I, R.A. Dowell, Judge…certify that D. Woods…is now and was at the
date of the same…clerk…
Pg 345
…Given under my hand and seal
of office, This the 10 day of June 1881
R.A. Dowell Judge
State of Kentucky County of Crittenden} I, D. Woods Clerk…certify
that R.A. Dowell…is now and was at the date of the same…Judge…
Given under my hand and seal
of office, This the 10th day of June 1881 D. Woods Clerk Crittenden County Court
A true copy Attest
A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
John PRUETT et als vs Mary R.
BOMER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, One hundred and four
dollars and 75 5/11 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in part
payment of the distributive share of Sarah Elizabeth NICHOLS, formerly Sarah
Elizabeth PRUETT, out of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging
to the Estate of Joshua PRUETT deceased, sold and distributed under the decree
of the County Court in the above cause, This the 14th day of July
1881. Henry C. PRUETT Attorney in fact
for Sarah E. NICHOLS & husband W.A. NICHOLS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Henry C. PRUETT…
Witness my hand st office,
This the 14th day of July 1881
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 346
G.W. and S.H. CARDWELL et als
vs Elizabeth B. HUFFHINES et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the
County Court of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause, the
sum of Ninety Seven Dollars and 50 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt, in part payment of my distributive share of the funds arising from the
sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of L.H. CARDWELL deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, in
the above cause, This the 14 day of July 1881
R.V. CARDWELL Eliza Virginia (her x mark) CARDWELL Attest Charles SWOPE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Robert V. CARDWELL and his wife Eliza V.
CARDWELL…then came Eliza V. CARDWELL…privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 14 day of July 1881
Pg 347
G.W. and S.H. CARDWELL et als
vs Elizabeth B. HUFFHINES et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the
County Court of Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause,
the sum of One hundred dollars, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in
part payment of my distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of the
lands belonging to the Estate of L.H. CARDWELL deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee, This the 14th
day of July 1881 J.W. RITCHARDSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.W. RICHARDSON…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 14th day of July 1881
A.A. Allison D.C.
G.W. and S.H. CARDWELL et als
vs Elizabeth B. HUFFHINES et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the
County Court of Smith County Tennessee, and Commissioner in the above cause,
the sum of One hundred dollars, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in part
payment of our distributive share, out of the funds arising from the sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of L.H. CARDWELL deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 16th day of July 1881 D.S. HUFHINES F.A.
HUFHINES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…D.S. HUFFHINES and his wife F.A. HUFFHINES…then
came F.A. HUFFHINES…privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 16th day of July 1881
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 348
G.W. and S.H. CARDWELL et als
vs Elizabeth B. HUFFHINES et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the
County Court of Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause,
the sum of ten dollars less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in part
payment of our distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the
lands belonging to the Estate of L.H. CARDWELL deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 19th
day of July 1881 E.J. MASSY T. MASSEY
Attest W.H. AUST
Pg 349
G.W. and S.H. CARDWELL et als
vs Elizabeth B. HUFFHINES et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the
County Court of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the
sum of Twenty two dollars and 50 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt in part payment of my distributive share of the funds arising from the
Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of L.H. CARDWELL deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause This
the 26th day of July 1881
W.H. CARDELL (CARDWELL)
Pg 350
G.W. and S.H. CARDWELL et als
vs Elizabeth B. HUFFHINES et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the
County Court of Smith County, Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause,
the sum of One hundred dollars, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in
part payment of our distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of L.H. CARDWELL deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 30th day of July 1881
W.F. KITTRELL A.E. KITTRELL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.F. KITTRELL and his wife A.E. KITTRELL…then came
A.E. KITTRELL…privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 30th day of July 1881
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 351
W.G. BRANSFORD et als vs
James M. CONDITT et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court
of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause, Ninety dollars
and 94 cts Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, a balance in full of my
distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands of John
STEVENS deceased sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above cause, This the 24th day of August 1881 M.C. BRADFORD D.M. BRADFORD
Pg 352
J.J. ASKEW Admr et als vs
James WATERMAN et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Seventy Six dollars
and 58 3/5 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my
distributive share of the funds paid in on the first land note arising from the
sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Mary SANDERSON deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 25th day of August 1881
N.J. ASHLEY P.P. ASHLEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…N.J. ASHLEY and his wife, P.P. ASHLEY…then came
P.P. ASHLEY…privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 25th day of August 1881
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 353
J.J. ASKEW Admr et als vs
James WATERMAN et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, Seventy Six dollars and
58 ¾ cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share of the funds paid in on the first land note arising from the
Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Mary SANDERSON deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 25th day of August 1881
Mary (her x mark) PARKER
N.J. ASHLEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Mary PARKER…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 25th day of August 1881
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 354
J.J. ASKEW Admr et als vs
James WATERMAN et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause, Twenty five dollars
and 52 cts Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share of the funds paid in on the first land note arising from the
Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Mary SANDERSON deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause This
the 27th day of August 1881
J.J. ASKEW
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared….J.J. ASKEW…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 27th day of August 1881
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 355
Americus GRISHAM et als vs
J.M. DUNHAM et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, two dollars and
five cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to
the Estate of L.D. GRISHAM deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 3rd day of
September 1881 Laura (her x mark)
GREGORY Attest A.A. Allison
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared….Laura GREGORY…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 3rd day of September 1881
A.A. Allison D.C.
Received of F.M. GOLD Admr of
T.H. GOLD (decd) $49.81), forty Nine and 81/100 Dollars, in full of my
distributive share in the estate of said T.H. GOLD deceased, I being a son of
Martha DILLARD who was a sister of said decedent. This Nov 14th
1881 E.H. (his x mark) DILLARD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared….E.H. DILLARD…he executed the foregoing…Witness my
hand at office, This the 14th day of November 1881 A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 356
G.W. and S.H. CARDWELL et als
vs Elizabeth B. HUFFHINES et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the
County Court of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause,
Eleven dollars and 25 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in part
payment of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the
lands belonging to the Estate of Leonard H. CARDWELL deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 22 day of September 1881 Robert B.
(his x mark) CARDWELL Attest A.A. Allison
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Robert B. CARDWELL…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 22 day of September 1881 A.A.
Allison D.C.
James BALLARD et als vs
William WOODS et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of fifty
dollars and 92 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share, in the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging
to the estate of John BALLARD deceased, sold and distributed under the decree
of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 11 day of October
1881 James (his x mark) BALLARD Attest
H.J. PERKINS
Pg 357
H.J. PERKINS Admr et als vs
L.A. ROBINSON et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of One
hundred and Ninety eight dollars and 90 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording
this receipt, out of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to
the Estate of William ROBINSON deceased, sold under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above cause, and ordered to be turned over to me by said
Court, October the 11th
1881 H.J. PERKINS
Pg 358
John PRUETT et als vs Mary
BOMER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, Fifty two dollars and 37
½ cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, and $1.50 fee for recording
Power of Attorney, in part payment of the distributive share of Mary Jane
OLIVER, formerly, Mary Jane PRUETT, out of the funds arising from the sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of Joshua PRUETT deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause This
the 17th day of October 1881
Thos. ARRINGTON Atty in fact for Mary Jane & L.L. OLIVER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Thomas ARRINGTON Attorney in fact for Mary Jane
OLIVER and L.L. OLIVER…
Witness my hand at office
This the 17th day of October 1881
A.A. Allison D.C.
Know all men by these
presents that we Mary Jane OLIVER and husband, L.L. OLIVER of the County of
Hickman and State of Kentucky, hereby nominate, constitute and appoint Thomas
ARRINGTON of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, our true and lawful
attorney in fact, for us and in our name, place and stead, to sue for if
necessary and collect and receipt for any and all sums of money that may be due
us in the estate of Joshua PRUETT, and any and all other sources and to sign
our names to all receipts, bonds &c that may become necessary to carry out
the purposes of this Power of Attorney: and we hereby ratify and confirm all
the acts and doings of our said Attorney as fully as if we were present doing
the same ourselves. In testimony whereof we have hereunto signed our names.
This the 11 day of October 1881. Mary
Jane (her x mark) OLIVER L.L. OLIVER
I, S.R. Taylor Clerk…certify
that Mary Jane OLIVER…was by me examined privately and apart…
Pg 359
…This the 11th of
October 1881. Given under my hand and seal
S.R. Taylor Clerk
State of Kentucky County of
Hickman} I, Gid J. Binford, presiding Judge…certify that S.R. Taylor…is
genuine…Given under my hand, This 11th of October 1881 Gid J. Binford P.J. H.C.C.
State of Kentucky County of
Hickman} I, S.R. Taylor clerk…certify that Gid J. Binford…was… duly qualified
and elected…Given under my hand and seal, This 11 of October 1881 S.R. Taylor Clerk
Fee $1.50 Paid A true copy
Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Pg 360
John A. JONES et als vs James
JONES et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of two hundred
and forty nine dollars and 9 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt,
in part payment of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of Isaac JONES deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 17th
day of October 1881 J.A. JONES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.A. JONES…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 17th day of October 1881
A.A. Allison D.C.
John A. JONES et als vs James
JONES et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of two hundred
and forty nine dollars and 9 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt,
in part payment of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of
the lands belonging to the estate of Isaac JONES deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 17 day
of October 1881 W.T. JONES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.T. JONES…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 17 day of October 1881 A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 361
V.A GIBBS et als vs J.C.
GIBBS et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of One hundred
and fifty one dollars and twenty five cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt in part payment of my distributive share of the funds arising from the
sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of John GIBBS deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court, in the above cause,
This the 21st day of October 1881 Susan T.CAWLEY J.C. (his x mark) CAWLEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.C. CAWLEY AND WIFE Susan T. CAWLEY…then came,
Susan T.CAWLEY…privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 21st day of October 1881
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 362
Isham G. KITTRELL et als vs
Clio C. COOPER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of One
hundred and Seventy Seven dollars and 25 cents, Less one dollar and 25 cents
fee for recording this receipt, in part payment of our distributive share of
the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Edwin
KITTRELL deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above cause, This the 22 day of November 1881. H.M. HALE Attorney in fact & Trustee for
James D. and Fannie BENNETT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…H.M. HALE…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 22ay of November 1881.
Pg 363
B.A. JAMES Admr et als vs William
BAKER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause the sum of Thirteen
dollars and 5 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate
of Thomas P. COCKERHAM deceased sold and distributed under the decree of the
County Court in the above cause, This the 19 day of December 1881 Jesse BAIRD
Pg 364
B.A. JAMES Admr et als vs
William DRAPER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of
Thirteen dollars and 5 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full
of our distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands
belonging to the estate of Thomas P. COCKERHAM deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 19th
day of December 1881 Sarah E. GWALTNEY
Pg 365
B.A. JAMES Admr et als vs
William BAKER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of
Thirteen dollars and 5 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in
full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands
belonging to the Estate of Thomas P. COCKERHAM deceased sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 19 day
of December 1881 Mary I –T---
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John A. JONES et als vs James
JONES et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of five hundred
and one dollars and 59 cents cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt,
in full of our distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of the
lands belonging to the Estate of Isaac JONES deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 19th
day of December 1881. E.J. WALKER By J.A. WALKER Atorney in fact J.A. WALKER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.A. WALKER…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 19 day of December 1881. A.A. Allison D.C.
Know all men by these presents,
that I, Eliza J. WALKER have made constituted and appointed, and by these
presents do make, constitute and appoint James A. WALKER my true and lawful
Attorney for me and in my name place and stead, to sign my name to a receipt to
receive my distributive share of moneys now due me at clerks office in Smith
County Tenn, as heir of Isaac JONES dec’d, in giving and granting unto my said
attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing
whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as
fully to all intents and purposes as I might or could do if personally present,
with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming
all that my said attorney or his lawful substitute shall lawfully do or cause
to be done by virtue hereof. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and
seal the 10th day of December 1881
E.J. WALKER
State of Tennessee DeKalb
County} Personally appeared…E.J. WALKER…the wife of James A. WALKER…she
executed the same…Witness my hand and official seal at office…
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
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John A. JONES Admr et als vs
James JONES et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of five hundred
and one dollars and 59 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full
of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands
belonging to the Estate of Isaac JONES deceased, sold and distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 19th
day of December 1881 H.H. JONES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…H.H. JONES…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 19 day of December 1881 A.A.
Allison D.C.
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John A. JONES et als vs James
JONES et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of two hundred
and fifty two dollars and 50 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in
full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands
belonging to the Estate of Isaac JONES deceased, sold and distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause This the 19th
day of December 1881. W.T. JONES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.T. JONES…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 19th day of December 1881
A.A. Allison D.C.
John A. JONES et als vs James
JONES et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of two hundred
and fifty two dollars and 50 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt,
in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the
lands belonging to the Estate of Isaac JONES deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause This the 19 day of
December 1881 J.A. JONES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.A. JONES…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 19 day of December 1881 A.A.
Allison D.C.
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V.A GIBBS et als vs J.C.
GIBBS et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Five hundred
and Sixty two dollars and 78 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt,
in part payment of my distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of John GIBBS deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 26th
day of December 1881 A.L.(his x mark) GIBBS
Attest A.-. GARRETT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…A.L. GIBBS…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 26th day of December 1881
A.A. Allison D.C.
V.A GIBBS et als vs J.C.
GIBBS et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Five hundred
and Sixty two dollars and 78 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt
in part payment of my distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of John GIBBS deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 26th
day of December 1881. J.C. GIBBS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.C. GIBBS…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 26th day of December 1881
A.A. Allison D.C.
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V.A GIBBS et als vs J.C.
GIBBS et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of five hundred and
Sixty two dollars and 78 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in
part payment of my distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of the
lands belonging to the Estate of John GIBBS deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 26th
day of December 1881. L.H. GIBBS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…L.H. GIBBS…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 26th day of December 1881
A.A. Allison D.C.
V.A GIBBS et als vs J.C.
GIBBS et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Five hundred
and Sixty two dollars and 78 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt,
in part payment of my distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of John GIBBS deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause This the 26 day
of December 1881. V.A. GIBBS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…V.A. GIBBS…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 26 day of December 1881 A.A.
Allison D.C.
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V.A GIBBS et als vs J.C.
GIBBS et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Five hundred
and Sicty two dollars and 78 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt,
in part payment of my distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of John GIBBS deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 26th
day of December 1881 J.S. GIBBS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.S. GIBBS…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 26th day of December 1881
A.A. Allison D.C.
V.A GIBBS et als vs J.C.
GIBBS et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and Commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Five hundred
and Sixty two dollars and 78 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt,
in part payment of the distributive share of Martha CAWLEY, out of the funds
arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of John GIBBS
deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause, This the 26th day of December 1881 J.C. GIBBS L.H. GIBBS
A.L. (his x mark) GIBBS V.A.
GIBBS J.S. GIBBS (Assignees)
Attest A.E. GARRETT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.C. GIBBS, A.L. GIBBS, L.H. GIBBS, V.A. GIBBS and
J.S. GIBBS, assignees of Martha CAWLEY and husband…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 26th day of December 1881
A.A. Allison D.C.
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Josiah BAIRD Sr Estate Received of Jessee H. BAIRD
Administrator DeBonis Non of the Estate of Josiah BAIRD Sr deceased the Sum of
Sixty Seven dollars and 45 cents. Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in
full of the distributive share of Edgar B. HAILEY, Alice ROBERTS, Charlie
HAILEY and Ida HOWELL great grandchildren of the said Josiah BAIRD Sr deceased,
out of the personal Estate of said decedant, This the 27th day of
December 1881. A.A. Allison Atty in
fact for Edgar B. HAILEY Alice ROBERTS Charlie HAILEY and Ida HOWELL &
husband
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…A.A. Allison…Witness my hand, This the 3rd
day of January 1882 Chairman
State of Texas County of
Falls} Personally appeared before me the undersigned authority E. HAILEY and
E.W. LOFTIN to me well known and upon their oath say that they are well
acquainted with Alice ROBERTS formerly HAILEY, Ida HOWELL formerly HAILEY,
Edgar B. HAILEY and Charley HAILEY, and know them to be the identical persons
they claim to be and that they are the children of Tom HAILEY deceased and that
he was the Son of Mrs Nancy HAILEY (nee Nancy BAIRD) now deceased, from Smith
Counmty Tennessee, and that Tom HAILEY died leaving 4 children, names and ages
as follows Edgar B. HAILEY age 24 yrs, Alice ROBERTS nee HAILEY 20 yrs, Charley
HAILEY 22 yrs and Ida HOWELL nee HAILEY 18 yrs. Signed E. HAILEY E.W. LOFTIN
Sworn to and Subscribed
before me, this October 15th 1881
Given under my hand and seal
of office this Oct 15th 1881
J.W. Wilkins C.C.C.F.Co. per
C.H. Bartlett Deputy
State of Texas Falls County}
Know all men by these presents that we, Alice ROBERTS wife of Ruebin ROBERTS
deceased, Ida HOWELL Joined by her husband, M.W. HOWELL, Edgar HAILEY amd
Charley HOWELL adult (illegible) of Falls County in the…
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…State of Texas, have this
day made, constituted and appointed and by these presents make, constitute and
appoint A.A. Allison of Smith County Tennessee our true and lawful Attorney in
fact for us and in our names and stead to demand and ask for receive and
receipt for any and all moneys and effects that may be due and coming to us
from our Great grandfather, Josiah BAIRDs Estate, who died a citizen of Smith
County Tennessee, and we authorize our said Attorney in fact to demand, sue for
and receive the same from any person having possession of our said interest in
said Estate of Josiah BAIRD deceased and to employ such aid or counsel in the
premises as may be necessary to carry out this Power of Attorney at our expense
and charge and anything that our said Attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be
done in the premises shall be as binding on us and each of us as if we were
personally present and doing the same ourselves. In witness whereof we have
hereunto set our hands. This the 15 day of October 1881. Alice ROBERTS M.W. HARWELL Ida HARWELL Charlie
HAILEY E.B. HAILEY
State of Texas Falls County}
Personally appeared…Mrs Alice ROBERTS wife of Ruebin ROBERTS deceased, Mrs Ida
HARWELL and husband M.W. HARWELL, Edgar HAILEY and Charley HAILEY all except
M.W. HARWELL, the children of Thomas HAILEY deceased, and over the age of
twenty one years or emancipated by marriage…and the said Ida HARWELL…examined
by me, privately and apart…
Witness my hand and seal of
office. This the 15th day of October 1881 J.W.Watkins C.C.C.F.Co. per C.H. Bartlett Deputy
The State of Texas Falls
County} I, E.C. Stuart Judge…certify that J.W. Watkins…
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…is now and was at the time
of signing…Clerk… Given under my hand and seal of office, This the 15 day of
October 1881. E.C. Stuart County Judge Falls County Texas
The State of Texas Falls
County} I, J.W. Watkins Clerk…certify that…E.C. Stuart…is now and was at the
time of signing…Judge… Given under my hand and seal of office, This the 15 day
of October 1881. J.W.Watkins C.C.C.F.Co. per C.H. Bartlett Deputy
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
H.J. PERKINS Admr et als vs
L.A. Robinson et als} received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause the sum of one
hundred and thirty five dollars and 75 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt, in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale
sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of William ROBINSON deceased, sold
and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause,
January the 3rd 1882 John L.
ROBINSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John L.ROBINSON…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 3rd day of January 1882
A.A. Allison D.C.
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V.A GIBBS et als vs J.C.
GIBBS et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of One hundred and
Eighty two dollars and 42 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in
full of the amount Ordered to be turned over to me, by the County Court, to pay
on debts against the Estate of John GIBBS deceased, I being the Administrator
of said Estate, and said funds arising from the Sale of the lands sold in this
cause See Order on Minute Book No 3, Page
Made at January Term 1882 of the County Court, This the 4th
day of January 1882 J.C. GIBBS admr of the Estate of John GIBBS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.C. GIBBS…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 4th day of January 1882
A.A. Allison D.C.
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H.J. PERKINS Admr et als vs
L.A. ROBINSON et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Ten
dollars and 75 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to
the Estate of William ROBINSON deceased, sold and distributed under the decree
of the Smith County Court in the above cause, See Minute Book No 3 Page This the 4 day of January 1882 R.L. ROBINSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.L. ROBINSON…he executed the foregoing… Witness my
hand at office, This the 4th day of January 1882 A.A. Allison D.C.
This deed of conveyance is
intended to show that I John PRUETT have this day bargained and sold and do
hereby transfer and convey to Lewis L. ALLEN and his heirs, for the
consideration of one hundred and eighty three dollars and forty five cents
($183.45) to him paid all of my undivided interest in the landed estate of
Joshua PRUETT dec’d or One 11th part of the same. In Tennessee
County of Smith and District No 18. and bounded as follows, on the North by
W.S. NEALs tract of land, on the West by the lands of J.L. PRUETT’s heirs, on
the South by the lands of William EVERETT, on the East by the lands of G.R.
BRADFORD W.B. JENKINS and G. MOON, containing 118 ½ acres more or less. I do
hereby convey and deliver to the said Lewis L.ALLEN all of my undivided
interest in the above described tract of land, and bind myself, my heirs and
assigns to warrant and defend the title of said land forever This 1st
day of September 1879. John PRUETT Attest
JOHN C. MORE, O.B.J. ENOCH
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John C. MOORE and O.B.J. ENOCH…said that they are
acquainted with John PRUETT…he acknowledged the same in their presence… Witness
my hand at office, This the 5 day of September 1879 Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 377
John PRUETT et als vs Mary R.
BOMER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Two hundred
and five dollars and 9 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full
of our distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging
to the Estate of Joshua PRUETT deceased, sold and distributed under the decree
of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 10th day of
January 1882 Lewis L. ALLEN Nancy J.ALLEN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Lewis L.ALLEN and his wife Nancy J. ALLEN…then came
Nancy J.ALLEN…privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 10 day of January 1882. A.A. Allison D.C.
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John PRUETT et als vs Mary R.
BOMER et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause the sum of Two hundred
and five dollars and 9 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full
of the distributive share of John PRUETT, out of the funds arising from the Sale
of the lands belonging to the Estate of Joshua PRUETT deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause This
the 10th day of January 1882
Lewis L. ALLEN assignee for John PRUETT
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…Lewis L.ALLEN…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 10 day of January 1882. A.A. Allison D.C.
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Received of James W. DENNY
Administrator of the Estate of Wiley DENNY deceased, the sum of thirteen
dollars and 4 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the
amount due me from the said James W. DENNY as such Administrator, as shown from
the final Settlement made by him with the clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, This the 18th day of November 1880. Ann CLARIDA By S. DENNY assignee Attest
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…S. DENNY…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 18th day of November 1880.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Received of Sarah H. PORTER
of Smith County Tennessee, my Attorney in fact, twenty one dollars and seventy
two cents less costs and expenses &c it being in full of my legacy and
distributive share bequeathed to me by the last will and testament of my father
Calvert PORTER deceased, late of Smith County Tennessee, the same having been
received by my Attorney in fact from E.S. PORTER Executor &C, on final
Settlement of said Estate. This 8 day of March 1878. Thos C. PORTER
State of Illinois Mas—County}
Personally appeared…Thomas C. PORTER… In testamony whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and affixed my official Seal at office. This 8 day of March 1878 John F. McCartney Notary Public
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
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Know all men by these
presents that we Asa STINSON and wife Terrissa STINSON, who was a grand
daughter of Sallie CARMAN deceased, and Bishop BUTRAM and wife Sarah E. BUTRAM,
who was a grand daughter of Sallie CARMAN deceased and Smith A. FREEMAN and
wife, Mariah E. FREEMAN, who was a daughter of D.E. CARMAN, he being a grand
son of Sallie CARMAN deceased, all of Macon County Tennessee, do hereby
nominate and appoint W.B. CARMAN of the same place our attorney in fact to
demand, receive for us and in our name from John P. Yelton, or any other person
having possession or liable for the same, a distributive share qwhich may be
due us out of the Estate of Sallie CARMAN deceased, late of the County of
Smith, State of Tennessee, and all necessary receipts, bonds and acquittances
for us and in our name, to execute for and about the same. We do further
empower our said attorney to sue for and receive the same, or any part thereof
and for that purpose to employ such counsel or other aid as he may need, and to
all other things necessary to accomplish the objects of this Power at our
expense and charge. We do hereby ratify and confirm all the lawful acts and
doings of our said attorney in the premises as fully as if we were present and
doing the same ourselves. In testamony
whereof we hereunto set our hands and seals on this 5th day of April
1880. Asa STINSON Terrissa (her x mark) STINSON Smith A. FREEMAN Mariah E. FREEMAN Bishop
(his x mark) BUTRAM Sarah E. (her x
mark) BUTRAM
State of Tennessee Macon
County} Personally appeared…Asa STINSON, Smith A. FREEMAN and Bishop BUTRAM…and
Terrissa STINSON, Mariah E. FREEMAN and Sarah E. BUTRAM wives of Asa STINSON,
Smith A. FREEMAN and Bishop BUTRAM having appeared before me privately and
apart…Terrissa STINSON, Mariah E. FREEMAN and Sarah E. BUTRAM…acknowledged the
execution of the foregoing…
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Witness Thos J. Gregory clerk
of said Court, at office, This 24 day of April 1880 Thos J. Gregory clerk
A true copy Attest
A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Know all men by these presents
that I Thomas C. PORTER of the City of Metropolis, in the County of Moss—and
State of Illinois, have made, constituted and appointed, and do by these
presents make, constitute and appoint Mrs Sarah H. PORTER of Smith County in
the State of Tennessee, my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name,
place and stead to receive for me and in my name all moneys, shares of any
Estate or estates due to me in the distribution thereof and which is cast upon
me by the laws of the State of Tennessee, and to settle all matters of every
kind and nature in which I am
interested and collect all moneys due to me, coming from any source what
ever, and to Settle all matters in which I am interested which require
Settlement and to sign my name to all private or public papers to which my
signature is by law required, and to represent me in any and all Courts where I
may have or where I now have business of any kind and to fully represent me in
all matters as fully to all intents and purposes as I myself can or could do if
personally present, giving and granting unto my said attorney full power and
lawful authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever
requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all
intents and purposes as I might or
could do if personally present, with full power to substitute any person and
make such appointment at her pleasure, hereby ratifying all that my said
attorney or such substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue
hereof. In witness whereof I have
hereunto west my hand and seal, This eighth day of January in the year of our
Lord One thousand eight hundred and seventy eight Signed, sealed and delivered
Thomas C. PORTER in presence of
State of Illinois Massae
County} …Thomas C. PORTER…personally appeared…
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…In testamony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal. The 8 day of January A.D.
1878. John F. McCartney Notary Public
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
James BALLARD et als vs
William WOODS et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk and Commissioner of the
County Court of Smith County Tennessee, the sum of fifty dollars and 30 cents,
less $1.25 for recording this receipt, in full of my distributive share of the
funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of John
BALLARD deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above cause, This the 28th day of August 1880 Henry SMALLING Polly (her x mark) SMALLING
Attest A.A. Allison
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Henry SMALLING and his wife Polly SMALLING…then
came Polly SMALLING…privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 28 day of August 1880. A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
James BALLARD et als vs
William WOODS et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of fifty
dollars and thirty cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of
the my distributive share out of the funds paid in on the last land notes…
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…arising from the sale of the
lands belonging to John BALLARD deceased, sold and distributed under the decree
of the Smith County Court in the above cause. This the 14 day of August
1880. George (his x mark) SMALLING Fannie (her x mark) SMALLING Attest A.A. Allison
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…George SMALLING and his wife Fannie SMALLING…then
came Fannie SMALLING…privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 14 day of August 1880. A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
James BALLARD et als vs
William WOODS & wife} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of fifty
dollars and thirty cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of
the distributive share of Eliza BALLARD out of the fund arising from the sale
of the land belonging to the Estate of John BALLARD deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 27 day of July 1880. Eliza (her x
mark) BALLARD Attest A.A. Allison
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Eliza BALLARD…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 27 day of July 1880 A.A.
Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
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John L. PRUETT et als vs Mary
R. BOMER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Thirty four
dollars and 91 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share of the funds paid in on the first land notes arising from
the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Joshua PRUETT deceased, sold
and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause
This the 15 day of March 1881. H.J.
BRADFORD Attest Thomas FULLER J.C. MOORE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Thomas FULLER and J.C. MOORE…they are personally
acquainted with H.J. BRADFORD…she executed said receipt…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 28 day of March 1881 Samuel Allison clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
John L. PRUETT et als vs Mary
R. BOMER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Thirty four
dollars and 91 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share of the fund paid in on the first land notes arising from the
sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Joshua PRUETT deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court, in the above cause This
the 15 day of March 1881. S.A.F. (his x
mark) BRADFORD Attest Thomas
FULLER J.C. MOORE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…
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…Thomas FULLER and J.C.
MOORE…they are personally acquainted with S.A.F. BRADFORD…she executed the
foregoing receipt…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 28th day of March 1881 Samuel Allison Clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
John L. PRUETT et als vs Mary
R. BOMER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Thirty four
dollars and 91 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share of the funds paid in on the first land notes arising from
the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Joshua PRUETT deceased, sold
and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause,
This the 15 day of March 1881. D.L.
BRADFORD Attest Thomas FULLER J.C. MOORE
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…Thomas FULLER and J.C. MOORE…they are personally acquainted
with D.L. BRADFORD…she executed said receipt…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 28th day of March 1881 Samuel Allison clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
V.A. GIBBS et als vs J.C.
GIBBS et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of five hundred
and sixty two dollars and 78 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt,
in part payment of my distributive share of the funds arising from…
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…the sale of the lands
belonging to the Estate of John GIBBS deceased, sold and distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 26 day of
December 1881 M.E. GIBBS Attest J.S. GIBBS H.C. GIBBS J.C. GIBBS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.S. GIBBS AND J.C. GIBBS…they are personally
acquainted with M.E. GIBBS…she executed said receipt…
Witness my hand at office, This
the 2 day of January 1882 A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest
A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Thirty one
dollars and 65 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of our
distributive of the funds paid in on the first notes arising from the sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 23rd
day of December 1881. Wm ODUM Jodie ODUM
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…William ODUM and his wife L.J. ODUM…then came L.J.
ODUM…privately and apart…
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…Witness my hand at office
This the 23rd day of December 1881 A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and Commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Thirty one
dollars and 65 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of our
distributive share of the funds paid in on the first notes arising from the
sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 23 day of December 1881. J.B.
WHITLEY J.A. WHITLEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Joe B.WHITLEY and his wife Johnie A. WHITLEY…then
came Johnie A. WHITLEY…privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 23rd day of December 1881 A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Thirty one
dollars and 65 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share of the funds paid in on the first notes arising from the
Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL…
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…deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 23rd day of December 1881.
G.W. GILL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…G.W. GILL…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 23rd day of December 1881 A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Ninety four
dollars and 95 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, and also
Ninety one dollars, in full of our distributive share of the funds paid in on
the first notes arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of
James GILL deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above cause, This the 23rd day of December 1881. J.W. McCLANAHAN Irena McCLANAHAN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James W. McCLANAHAN and his wife Irena
McCLANAHAN…then came, Irena McCLANAHAN…privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 23rd day of December 1881 A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
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W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Ninety four
dollars and 95 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my
distributive share of the funds paid in on the first notes arising from the
sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 23rd day of December 1881.
W.H. GILL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.H. Gill…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 23rd day of December 1881 A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Ninety four
dollars and 95 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the
distributive share of Sarah M. GILL, out of the funds paid in on the first
notes arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL
deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause, This the 23rd day of December 1881 T.L. JOHNSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…T.L. JOHNSON guardian for Sarah M. GILL…he executed
the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 23rd day of December 1881 A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
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John T. SHAVER et als vs
Philip W. HARSH et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Twenty
seven dollars and 17 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full
of my distributive share of the funds paid in on the first note arising from
the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Nancy J. NEWBY deceased sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 23rd day of December 1881.
M.E.GILL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…M.E. GILL…she executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 23rd day of December 1881 A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
John T. SHAVER et als vs
Philip W. HARSH et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Twenty
seven dollars and 17 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full
of my distributive share of the funds paid in on the first note arising from
the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Nancy J. NEWBY deceased sold
and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause,
This the 23rd day of December 1881
J.R. NEWBY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.R. NEWBY…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 23rd day of December 1881 A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
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John T. SHAVER et als vs
Philip W. HARSH et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the Sum of fifty
seven dollars and eighty one cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt,
in full of the amount of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging
to the Estate of Nancy J. NEWBY deceased, ordered to be paid over to me as Administrator
of said Estate, to pay outstanding debts against said Estate. See Minute Book
No 3. This the 7th day of December 1881. John T. SHAVER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John T.SHAVER…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 23rd day of December 1881 A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
John T. SHAVER et als vs
Philip W. HARSH et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause the Sum of Twenty
seven dollars and 17 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full
of our distributive share of the funds paid in on the first note arising from
the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Nancy J. NEWBY deceased, sold
and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause,
This the 23rd day of December 1881.
H.C. BRIDGES H.A. BRIDGES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…H.C. BRIDGES and wife Hittie A. BRIDGES…then came
Hittie A. BRIDGES…privately and apart…
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Witness my hand at office,
This the 23rd day of December 1881 A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
John T. SHAVER et als vs
Philip W. HARSH et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Twenty
seven dollars and 17 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full
of our distributive share of the funds paid in on the first notes arising from
the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Nancy J. NEWBY deceased, sold
and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause,
This the 23rd day of December 1881. John T. SHAVER Sarah F. SHAVER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John T. SHAVER and his wife Sarah F. SHAVER…then
came Sarah F. SHAVER…privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office
This the 23rd day of December 1881 A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
John PRUETT et als vs Mary R.
BOMER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of One hundred
dollars and 34 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, a balance in
full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of…
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…the lands belonging to the
Estate of Joshua PRUETT deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 24th day of January
1882 Henry C. PRUETT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Henry C. PRUETT…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 24 day of January 1882. A.A. Allison D.C.
John PRUETT et als vs Mary R.
BOMER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of One hundred dollars
and 34 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, a balance in full of
the distributive share of Sarah E. NICHOLS, out of the funds arising from the
sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Joshua PRUETT deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 24 day of January 1882 Henry C.
PRUETT Atty in fact for Sarah E. NICHOLS and husband
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Henry C. PRUETT Attorney in fact…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 24th day of January 1882.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
John PRUETT et als vs Mary R.
BOMER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Ninety three dollars
and 84 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, a balance in full of
the distributive share of Lucy PRUETT, out of the funds arising from the sale
of the lands belonging to the Estate of Joshua PRUETT deceased sold and
distributed under the decree of the…
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…Smith County Court in the
above cause, This the 24th day of January 1882 J.H. ALLEN
Assignee of Lucy PRUETT deceased
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.H. ALLEN Assignee…he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office, This the 24th
day of January 1882. A.A. Allison D.C.
John T. SHAVER et als vs
Philip W. HARSH et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Twenty
seven dollars and 17 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full
of our distributive share of the funds paid in on the first notes arising from
the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Nancy J. NEWBY deceased, sold
and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause,
This the 23rd day of December 1881. Lon C. SHAVER W.R. SHAVER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.R. SHAVER and his wife Lon C. SHAVER…then came
Lon C. SHAVER…privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 23rd day of December 1881 A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
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Received of J.M. YOUNG
Administrator of the Estate of W.H. ROBERTS deceased, fifty three dollars and
twenty three cents ($53.23) in full of the distributive share of Willie H.
ROBERTS, child of William T. ROBERTS deceased, one of the heirs at law of the
said W.H. ROBERTS. This 4 day of May 1880. Johnson (his x mark) BEASLEY Guardian of Willie H. ROBERTS Witness
William S. HAILEY L.S. HALLIBURTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…William S. HAILEY and L.S. HALLIBURTON subscribing
witnesses…they are acquainted with Johnson BEASLEY…
Witness my hand at office,
This 1st day of August 1880
Samuel Allison Clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Received of J.M. YOUNG
Administrator of the Estate of W.H. ROBERTS deceased, the sum of fifty three dollars
and twenty three cents ($53.23) in full of my distributive share as one of the
children and heirs at law of the said
William H. ROBERTS deceased, in said Estate. This 2nd day of August
1880. A.S. LOCK J.M. LOCK
L.S. HALLIBURTON C.J. WITT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…L.S. HALLIBURTON and C.J. WITT subscribing
witnesses…they are acquainted with A.S. LOCK and J.M. LOCK…
Witness my hand at office,
This 2 day of August 1880 Samuel
Allison Clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
Received of J.M. YOUNG
Administrator of the Estate of W.H. ROBERTS deceased, the sum of fifty three
dollars and twenty three…
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…cents ($53.23) in full of my
distributive share as one of the children and heirs at law of the said William
H. ROBERTS deceased in said Estate. This 2 day of August 1880. M.D. YOUNG
M.K. (her x mark) YOUNG L.S.
HALLIBURTON C.J. WITT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…L.S. HALLIBURTON and C.J. WITT subscribing
witnesses…they are acquainted with M.D. YOUNG and M.K. YOUNG…
Witness my hand at office,
This 2 day of August 1880 Samuel
Allison Clerk
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison Deputy Clerk
John PRUETT et als vs Mary R.
BOMER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Fifty dollars
and 17 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, a balance in full of
the distributive share of Mary Jane OLIVER, formerly Mary Jane PRUETT, out of
the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Joshua
PRUETT deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above cause, This the 30th day of January 1882 Thomas ARRINGTON Attorney in fact for Mary
Jane OLIVER & L.L. OLIVER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Thomas ARRINGTON…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 30th day of January 1882 A.A. Allison D.C.
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John A. JONES et als vs James
JONES et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Eighty three
dollars and 3 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of our
distributive share of the funds paid in on the first note arising from the Sale
of the lands belonging to the Estate of Isaac JONES deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 3rd day of February 1882. R.F. JONES
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…R.F. JONES…he executed the foregoing
Witness my hand at office,
This the 3rd day of February 1882
A.A. Allison D.C.
John A. Jones et als vs James
JONES et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Eighty three
dollars and 3 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share of the funds paid in on the first note arising from the Sale
of the lands belonging to the Estate of Isaac JONES deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 3rd day of February 1882. W.W. JONES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.W. JONES…he executed the foregoing
Witness my hand at office,
This the 3rd day of February 1882
A.A. Allison D.C.
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G.W. and S.H. CARDWELL et als
vs Elizabeth B. HUFFHINES et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the
County Court of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the
sum of One hundred dollars, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in part
payment of the distributive share of M.E. BROWN formerly M.E. RICHARDSON, out
of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Leonard
H. CARDWELL deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above cause, This the 3rd day of February 1882. T.J.
BROWN Guardian for M.E. BROWN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…T.J. BROWN…he executed the foregoing
Witness my hand at office,
This the 3rd day of February 1882
A.A. Allison D.C.
State of Tennessee Jackson
County} To T.J. BROWN, a citizen of Jackson County: Whereas it appearing to the
County Court of said County that M.E. BROWN is a minor, and the Court being
satisfied as to your right to the Guardianship of said Minor, and you having
given bond and qualified according to law, and the Court having ordered that
Letters of Guardianship be issued to you. You are therefore authorized to take into
your possession, for the use and benefit of said ward, the profits of the
lands, tenements and hereditaments belonging to her, and also the goods,
chattels and other personal estate of the said ward; to bring such suits or
actions in relation thereto as may be deemed necessary; to return to the next
Court after the date hereof, a statement on oath of all the estate which shall
have come into your hands or possession; to exhibit annually an account of the
profits and disbursements thereof: to return a new list of the estate of said
ward two years from the date hereof: and to renew your bond as such, and to
faithfully perform all the duties required of you by law in relation to said
Guardianship, and upon the arrival of full age, or sooner, if required to make
final Settlement thereof to pay and deliver to the person lawfully authorized
to receive the same, the residue of said estate, including the profits arising
therefrom. Herein fail not. Witness T.H. Butler clerk of said Court at office
This 2 day of Janry 1882 and the 106 year of American Independence T.H. Butler clerk By G.G. Butler D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
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H.J. PERKINS &c et als vs
L.A. ROBINSON et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Thirty
five dollars and 75 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of
my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging
to the Estate of William ROBINSON deceased, sold and distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court, in the above cause. See Minute Book No 3 Page
465. This the 3rd day of February 1882 S.W. ROBINSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…S.W. ROBINSON…he executed the foregoing… Witness my
hand at office, This the 3rd day of January 1882 A.A. Allison D.C.
B.A. JAMES Admr et als vs
William BAKER et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of One
dollar and 59 ¾ cents in full of my distributive share of the funds arising
from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Thomas P. COCKERHAM
deceased, sold and distributed, under the decree of the Smith County Court, in
the above cause, This the 31st day of March 1881 J.B. BAKER
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John PRUETT et als vs Mary R.
BOMER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause the sum of Ninety three dollars
and 84 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, a balance in full of
our distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands
belonging to the Estate of Joshua PRUETT deceased sold and distributed under
the decree of the Smith County Court, in the above cause, This the 6th
day of February 1882 J.H. ALLEN D.H. ALLEN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.H. ALLEN and wife, D.H. ALLEN…then came D.H.
ALLEN…privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 6th day of February 1882
A.A. Allison D.C.
The State of Texas County of
Eastland} Know all men by these presents that we, Frank JORDAN and Savannah S.
JORDAN wife of said Frank JORDAN, both citizens of said County of Eastland and
State of Texas reposing full faith and confidence in William GWALTNEY of the
County of Smith in the State of Tennessee, have made, constituted and
appointed, and do by these presents make, constitute and appoint said William
GWALTNEY our true and lawful attorney in fact with authority for us and in our
names to ask for, demand, sue for, receipt for and receive all money and
property of every kind whatsoever that the said Savannah S. JORDAN owns or is
entitled to as an heir of John TIMBERLAKE deceased, late of said County of Smith,
State of Tennessee, and as one of the surviving children of Martha B.
TIMBERLAKE, afterwards wife of John R. STUART of said County and now de…
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…ceased, I the said Savannah
S. JORDAN, formerly Savannah S. STUART being one of the two surviving heirs of
Martha B. TIMBERLAKE deceased and said John R. STUART, We do hereby authorize
our said attorney in fact to receipt for and give proper acquittances for any
and all money or other property that he may receive for us, and if necessary to
institute any suit, in any Court in the State of Tennessee, that to our said
attorney may seem fit and proper for the collection of any of our said money or
property. We hereby ratifying and confirming all things whatsoever that our
attorney may do in the premises Witness our hands and seals using scrolls for
seals, This 31st Decr A.D. 1881.
Frank JORDAN S.S. JORDAN
The State of Texas County of
Eastland} …personally appeared Frank JORDAN and Savannah S. JORDAN formerly
Savannah S. STUART, a daughter of John R. STUART, now wife of Frank
JORDAN…and…Savannah S. JORDAN…privately and apart…
Witness my official signature
and official seal, done at in Eastland County Texas, This the 31st
day of December A.D. 1881 G.W. Graves
J.P. and Notary Public E.C. Texas
R.H. TIMBERLAKE et als vs
James TIMBERLAKE et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court
of Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of
Sixty two dollars and 30 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in
full of the distributive share of Savannah S. JORDAN formerly Savannah S.
STUART, out of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the
Estate of Jehu TIMBERLAKE deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 11th day of
February 1882 WM GWALTNEY Attorney in
fact for Savannah S. & Frank JORDAN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Wm GWALTNEY Attorney in fact…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 11th day of February 1882
A.A. Allison D.C.
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M.P. MANN’s Estate} Received
of Robert A. MANN Administrator of the Estate of M.P. MANN deceased, the sum of
Three hundred and three dollars and 94 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt, in full of all moneys and effects in his hands as such Administrator
and due me from him as shown from the final Settlement made by him with the
clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee This the 13th
day of February 1882 Emma MANN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Emma W. MANN…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 13th day of February 1882
A.A. Allison D.C.
John PRUETT et als vs Mary R.
BOMER et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of One hundred
dollars and 34 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, it being a
balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of Joshua PRUETT deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 15th
day of February 1882. Mary R. (her x mark) BOMER Attest E.W. Turner
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Mary R. BOMER…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 15th day of February 1882
A.A. Allison D.C.
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John PRUETT et als vs Mary R.
BOMER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Thirty three
dollars and 44 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, it being a
balance in full of our distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of Joshua PRUETT deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 20th day of February 1882
J.B. BRADLEY D.L.(her x
mark)BRADLEY Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.B. BRADLEY and wife D.L. BRADLEY…then came D.L.
BRADLEY…privately and apart…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 20th day of February 1882
A.A. Allison D.C.
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James BALLARD et als vs
William WOODS et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Fifty dollars
and 30 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, it being a balance in
full of the distributive share of Aletha B. RIGSBY, out of the funds arising
from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of John BALLARD deceased
sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
cause, This the 27th day of February 1882 Wright RIGSBY Admr of Aletha B. RIGSBY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Wright RIGSBY…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 27th day of February 1882.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
Allen NEWBILL et als vs
Thomas NEWBILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Three
hundred and five dollars and 59 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt in full of the distributive shares of Thomas, Robert, George and
Elizabeth NEWBILL, out of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands of
George W. NEWBILL deceased sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above cause, it beiug Seventy six dollars and 39 ¾ cents
each This the 2nd day of March 1882
W.M. JOHNSON Guardian &c
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.M. JOHNSON guardian &c…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 2nd day of March 1882
A.A. Allison D.C.
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Allen NEWBILL et als vs
Thomas NEWBILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Three
hundred and five dollars and 59 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt in full of the distributive shares of John, Bettie, C. Burley, James
and B. DEADMAN, out of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging
to the Estate of George W. NEWBILL deceased, sold and distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, it being fifty dollars and
93 1/6 cents each This the 2nd day of March 1882 W.M. JOHNSON Guardian &c
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.M. JOHNSON guardian &c…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 2nd day of March 1882
A.A. Allison D.C.
Allen NEWBILL et als vs
Thomas NEWBILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Three
hundred and five dollars and 59 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of George W. NEWBILL deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 2nd day of March 1882
G.W NEWBILL
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…G.W. NEWBILL…he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at
office, This the 2nd day of March
1882 A.A. Allison D.C.
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Allen NEWBILL et als vs
Thomas NEWBILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause the sum of Three
hundred and five dollars and 59 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of George W. NEWBILL deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause This
the 2nd day of March 1882.
Allen NEWBILL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Allen NEWBILL…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 2nd day of March 1882
A.A. Allison D.C.
Allen NEWBILL et als vs
Thomas NEWBILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Three
hundred and five dollars and 59 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt in full of our distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of George W. NEWBILL deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 2nd day of March 1882
P.A. HALL Martha HALL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…P.A. HALL and wife Martha HALL…then came Martha
HALL…privately and apart…
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Witness my hand at office,
This the 2nd day of March 1882
A.A. Allison D.C.
J.A. JONES et als vs James
JONES et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Eighty four
dollars and 16 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, it being a
balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of Isaac JONES deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 2nd
day of March 1882 W.W. JONES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.W. JONES…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 2nd day of March 1882
A.A. Allison D.C.
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J.A. JONES et als vs James
JONES et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Eighty four
dollars and 16 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt it being a
balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of Isaac JONES deceased, sold and distributed
under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 2nd
day of March 1882 R.F. JONES
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.F. JONES…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 2nd day of March 1882
A.A. Allison D.C.
J.A. JONES et als vs James
JONES et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of One hundred and sixty
seven dollars and 19 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full
of the distributive share of James JONES, out of the funds arising from the
sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Isaac JONES deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause This
the 2nd day of March 1882
R.F. JONES Guard
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.F. JONES guardian &c…he executed the
foregoing… Witness my hand at office,
This the 2nd day of March 1882
A.A. Allison D.C.
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W.H. GILL et als vs James D.
GILL et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Ninety four
dollars and 95 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the
distributive share of James D. GILL, out of the funds paid in on the first
notes arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL
deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause, This the 2nd day of January 1882 J.M. TUGGLE guardian
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.M. TUGGLE guardian for James D. GILL…he executed
the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 2 day of January 1882 A.A.
Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
State of Tennessee Gibson
County} I, J.T. PRUETT of the County and State aforesaid do hereby nominate and
appoint A.A. Allison of Smith County Tennessee, my attorney in fact to demand
and receive from Samuel Allison County Court Clerk of the said County of Smith,
the balance of my distributive share of the estate of Joshua PRUETT deceased
and to receipt said Clerk in full for the same; And I do hereby ratify and
confirm all the lawful acts and doings of the said A.A. Allison in pursuance of
the Power and authority hereby communicated as fully as I were to do them
myself. This dayof March 1882 J.T. PRUETT
State of Tennessee Gibson
County} Personally appeared…J.T. PRUETT…he executed the same…
Witness M.C. Holmes Clerk
& at office in Trenton. This 6 day of March 1882 M.C. Holmes Clerk
A true copy Attest
A.A. Allison D.C.
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John PRUETT et als vs Mary R.
BOMER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Fifty dollars
and 17 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, it being a balance in
full of the distributive share of J.T. PRUETT out of the funds arising from the
sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Joshua PRUETT deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. This
the 16th day of March 1882
A.A Allison Attorney in fact for J.T. PRUETT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…A.A. Allison…he executed the foregoing… Witness my
hand at office, This the day of 1882
J.C. Apple
Know all men by these
presents that Aletha RIGSBY and Wright RIGSBY, her husband, of New Madrid of
the County of New Madrid and State of Missouri, have made, constituted and
appointed George SMALLING of Smith County Tennessee, our true and lawful
attorney for us and in our names, places and stead to collect and receive from
the Clerk of the County Court of Smith County and receipt him for the same, any
and all moneys that may be due us from the Estate of John BALLARD deceased,
giving and granting to our said attorney full power and authority to do and
perform all and every act and thing whatsoever required and necessary to be
done in and about the premises, as fully as if we were personally present
ourselves, in every respect to all intents and purposes and with full power of
substitution and revocation hereby ratifying and confirming all that our said
attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue
thereof. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals, This 15
day of November 1880. Aletha B.
RIGSBY Wright RIGSBY
State of Missouri County of
New Madrid}
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…personally came Aletha B.
RIGSBY and Wright RIGSBY, her husband…and the said Aletha B. RIGSBY…separate
and apart…
In testamony whereof I have
hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at my office, in New Madrid,
the day and year first above written. I was qualified 26th April
1878 My term expires 22nd April 1882. Henry C. Riley Notary Public
A true copy Attest
A.A. Allison D.C.
B.A. JAMES et als vs William
BAKER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Eleven dollars
and 18 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of our
distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to
the Estate of Thomas P. COCKERHAM deceased, sold and distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 27th
day of March 1882 J.B. POTTER M. POTTER
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B.A. JAMES Admr et als vs
William BAKER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Eleven
dollars and 18 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to
the Estate of Thomas P. COCKERHAM deceased, sold and distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 28th
day of March 1882 William M. (his x
mark) BAKER Attest W.R. PERKINS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…William BAKER…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 28 day of March 1882 A.A.
Allison D.C.
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John A. JONES et als vs James
JONES et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Two hundred
and forty-nine dollars and 9 cents,
Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in part of the distributive shares
of Octavius JONES, Othuel JONES, Adella JONES and Arabella JONES minor children
of Wiley JONES deceased, out of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands
belonging to the Estate of Isaac JONES deceased, sold and distributed under the
decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 3rd
day of April 1882 W.J. JONES Guardian
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.J. JONES guardian…he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office, This the 3rd
day of April 1882 A.A. Allison D.C.
Thomas KITCHING et als vs
Moses ALLEN et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of twenty
two dollars, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the
distributive shares of Robert BOYED, Fannie BOYED, Mattie BOYED and Olla BOYED
out of the funds arising from the sale of the real and personal estate of James
and Mary KITCHINGS deceased sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above cause This the 5th day of April 1882 Moses ALLEN Guardian
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Moses ALLEN guardian…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 5 day of April 1882 A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 414
James MARKS Estate} Received of
Jacob THOMASON Administrator of James MARKS deceased, the sum of fifty dollars
and twenty eight cents, less one dollar and twenty cents fee for recording this
receipt, in full of my distributive share of the personal estate of the said
James MARKS deceased as appears from the final Settlement made by the said
Jacob THOMASON Administrator on the 11th day of March 1881 with the
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee. This Decr 7th
1881 J.A. MARKS
State of Tennessee DeKalb
County} Personally appeared…J.A. MARKS…he executed the within…
Witness my hand and seal,
This the 7th day of December 1881
D.W. D---ges N.P.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
V.A. GIBBS et als vs J.C.
GIBBS et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of twenty nine
dollars and 64 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, it being a
balance in full of the distributive share of Susan T. CAWLEY out of the funds
arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of John GIBBS
deceased sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the
above cause. This the 8th day of April 1882 J.S. GIBBS Attorney in fact for Susan T.
CAWLEY & husband
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.S. GIBBS…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 8 day of April 1882 A.A.
Allison D.C.
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The State of Texas Fannin
County} Know all men by these presents that we J.C. CAWLEY and S.T. CAWLEY his
wife of Fannin County, State of Texas do hereby make, constitute and appoint
Josiah GIBBS of Smith County Tennessee, our Attorney in fact with authority for
us and in our names to ask for, demand, sue for and receive all or any debts,
claims or demands whatever, whether on bonds, notes bills of exchange, open
accounts or otherwise due and owing to us by any person or persons whatever,
whether on bonds, notes, bills of exchange, open accounts or otherwise due and
owing to us by any person or persons whatever, and in our name to institute
such actions or legal proceedings as may be necessary for the recovery of the
same and for us and in our names to execute and deliver proper acquittances and
receipts for such sums of money as may be so collected by him and further to
compound or to compromise such claims and generally to do such other things in
the premises as we ourselves might lawfully do, hereby ratifying and confirming
all such lawful acts as our said attorney may do or perform in the premises. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our
hands This the 2nd day of February 1882. J.C. CAWLEY Susan CAWLEY
The State of Texas County of
Fannin}…personally appeared…J.C. CAWLEY and Susan CAWLEY his wife…and the said
Susan CAWLEY…privately and apart… In
testimony whereof I hereunto sign my name and affix the impress of my official
seal, at my office in Dodd City on the 8 day of March 1882. H.H. McClendin J.P. and Ex Officio Notary
Public Fannin County Texas
A true copy Attest
A.A. Allison D.C.
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V.A. GIBBS et als vs J.C.
GIBBS et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of One hundred
and eighty seven dollars and 60 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt it being in full of the distributive share of William GASS out of the
funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of John GIBBS
deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause, This the 8 day of April 1882
Guardian L.H. GIBBS guardian
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…L.H. GIBBS…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 8th day of April 1882
A.A. Allison D.C.
John PRUETT et als vs Mary R.
BOMER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Ninety eight
dollars and 29 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, it being a
balance in full of the distributive shares of John and Fannie PRUETT out of the
funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Joshua
PRUETT deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above cause, This the 10 day of April 1882. Wm. OAKLEY guardian
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Wm. OAKLEY guardian…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 10 day of April 1882 A.A.
Allison D.C.
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$189.67. Received of R.J.
DAVIS Ex of David DAVIS decd, One hundred and eighty nine 67/100 in full of my
share or portion as heir in the Estate of the aforesaid David DAVIS, This March
21st 1882 W.W. NEWBY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.W. NEWBY…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 21st day of March 1882.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison
D.C.
$523.45 Received of R.J.
DAVIS Ex of David DAVIS decd, five hundred and twenty three 45/100 Dollars in
full of Ella NEWBYs share or portion as heir in the Estate of the aforesaid
David DAVIS, This March 21st 1882
W.W. NEWBY guardian
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.W. NEWBY…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 21st day of March 1882.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison
D.C.
State of Tennessee DeKalb
County} Be it remembered that at a quarterly session of the County Court…on the
1st Monday in April that being the 4th day of said month
in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eighty one…
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…Proclimation being made
Court was opened in due form of law, when the following proceedings were had,
viz. R.F. JONES Guardian vs James
JONES} Bond
On motion, this day came R.F.
JONES into open Court and moved the Court to be appointed guardian to James
JONES, a minor orphan, The Court being satrisfied of his right, the said R.F.
JONES entered into bond in the penal sum of twelve hundred dollars, conditioned
as the law directs with William VICK and C.W.L. HALE his securities, which bond
was acknowledged and approved in open Court and ordered recorded.
BOND
State of Tennessee, Know all
men by these presents that we R.F. JONES Wm VICK and C.W.L. HALE, all of DeKalb
County, in the State of Tennessee, are held and firmly bound unto the State of
Tennessee in the sum of Twelve Hundred Dollars, to be paid to the said State in
trust for the benefit of the child hereafter named, committed to the tuition of
the said R.F. JONES, to which payment well and truly to be made, we bind
ourselves and each of us each and every of our heirs, executors and
administrators, Jointly and severally firmly by these presents, Sealed with our
sealsand dated the 4th day of April 1881. The condition of the above
obligation is such, that whereas the above bounden R.F. JONES is constituted
and appointed guardian to James JONES, a minor orphan, Now if the said R.F.
JONES shall faithfully execute his guardianship by securing and improving all
the Estate of the said James JONES, that shall come into his possession for the
benefit of the said James JONES until he shall arrive at full age or be sooner
thereto required, and then render a plain and true account of his guardianship,
on oath before the Justices of our said Court, and deliver up, pay to or possess
the said James JONES of all such estate or estates as he ought to be possessed
of or to such other person as shall be lawfully empowered or authorized to
receive the same, and the profits arising therefrom, then this obligation to be
void, otherwise to be and remain in full force & virtue. R.F. JONES
Wm VICK C.W.L. HALE
Acknowledged and approved in
open Court and ordered to be recorded, April 4th 1881. W.T. Robinson Judge;
Pg 419
State of Tennessee DeKalb County}
I, Y.P. Lee Clerk…certify that the within is full, true and perfect copy… Witness Y.P. Lee clk and official Seal at
office in Smithville, Feby 8th 1882
Y.P. Lee Clk
A true copy Attest
A.A. Allison D.C.
$90.73 Received of J.C. APPLE
Administrator of Ephraim ELROD dec’d Ninety dollars and 73 cents, less $1,25
for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share as heir at law, in
said Estate. This 17th July 1878
W.P. GLOVER Celia GLOVER
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.P. GLOVER and his wife, Celia GLOVER…and Celia
GLOVER…privately and apart…
Witness Samuel Allison Clerk
of said Court at office, This 17 day of July 1878 Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C. A true copy Attest A.A. Allison
D.C.
$90.73 Received of J.C. APPLE
Administrator of Ephraim ELROD dec’d Ninety dollars and 73 cents, less $1,25
for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share as heir at law, in
said Estate. This 17th July 1878
F. WARREN Virginia WARREN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…F. WARREN and his wife, Virginia WARREN…and
Virginia WARREN…privately and apart…
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Witness Samuel Allison Clerk
of said Court at office, This 17 day of July 1878 Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C. A true copy Attest A.A. Allison
D.C.
$102.73 Received of J.C.
APPLE Administrator of Ephraim ELROD dec’d One hundred and two dollars and 73
cents, less one dollar and 25 cents for recording this receipt, in full of our
distributive share as heirs at law in said Estate, This 17th July
1878 D.M. (his x mark) APPLE Eliza A. APPLE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…D.M. APPLE and his wife, Eliza A. APPLE…and Eliza
A. APPLE…privately and apart…
Witness Samuel Allison clerk
of said Court at office, This 17 day of July 1878 Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C. A true copy Attest A.A. Allison
D.C.
$202.73 Received of J.C.
APPLE Administrator of Ephraim ELROD dec’d Two hundred and two dollars and 73
cents, less $1,25 for recording this receipt, in full of my distributive share
as heir at law in said Estate, This 17th of July 1878 L.C. (his x mark) BOULTON A.L. BOULTON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…L.C. BOULTON and his wife, A.L. BOULTON…and A.L. BOULTON…privately
and apart…
Witness Samuel Allison Clerk
of said Court at office This 17 day of July 1878 Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C. A true copy Attest A.A. Allison
D.C.
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$90.73 Received of J.C. APPLE
Administrator of Ephraim ELROD dec’d Ninety dollars and 73 cents, less $1.25
for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share as heir at law in
said Estate. This 17th of July 1878
Pendleton (his x mark) HUFF Mary
(her x mark) HUFF
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Pendleton HUFF and his wife Mary HUFF…and Mary
HUFF…privately and apart…
Witness Samuel Allison clerk
of said Court at office, This 17th day of July 1878 Samuel Allison Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
$90.73 Received of J.C. APPLE
Administrator of Ephraim ELROD dec’d Ninety dollars and 73 cents less $1.25 for
recording receipt in full of my distributive share as heir at law in said
Estate, This 17th of July 1878
Martha SADLER
State of Tennessee Smith County}
Personally appeared…Martha SADLER…
Witness my hand at office,
This 17 day of July 1878 Samuel Allison
Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
$102.73 Received of J.C.
APPLE Administrator of Ephraim ELROD dec’d One hundred and two dollars and 73
cents, less $1.25 for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share
as heir at law in said Estate, This 17th of July 1878. H.C. ELROD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…H.C. ELROD…he executed the foregoing..,.
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Witness my hand at office,
This 17 day of July 1878
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
$90.73 Received of J.C. APPLE
Admr of Ephraim ELROD dec’d Ninety dollars and 73 cents, less One dollar and 25
cents for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive share of John
ELROD as heir at law in the Estate of the said Ephraim ELROD dec’d, I having
bought said distributive share. This 19th July 1878 W.E. ELROD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.E. ELROD…
Witness my hand at office,
This 19 day of July 1878 Samuel Allison
clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
$119.63 Received of J.C.
APPLE Administrator of Ephraim ELROD dec’d, One hundred and nineteen dollars
and 63 cents, less $1.25 for recording this receipt in full of my distributive
share as heir at law in said Estate. This 17th of July 1878 Nancy (her x mark) ELROD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Nancy ELROD…
Witness my hand at office.
This 17 day of July 1878 Samuel Allison
Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
$102.73. Received of J.C.
APPLE Administrator of Ephraim ELROD dec’d One hundred and two dollars and 73
cents, less One dollar and 25 cents for recording this receipt, in full of my
distributive share as heir at law in said Estate, This 17th of July
1878. W.E. ELROD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.E. ELROD…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This 17 day of July 1878 Samuel Allison
Clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
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$215.73 Received of J.C.
APPLE Administrator of Ephraim ELROD dec’d Two hundred and fifteen dollars and
73 cents, less $1.25 for recording this receipt, in full of my distributive
share as heir at law in said Estate, This 17th July 1878. R.A. ELROD
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…R.A. ELROD…he executed the foregoing…
Witness my hand at office,
This 17th day of July 1878
Samuel Allison clerk By A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
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W.F. WYATT et als vs John L.
DILLARD et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County
Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of fourteen dollars and
22 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive
shares of James L. DILLARD, John L. DILLARD, Mary ROBERTS and husband James
ROBERTS, and Jane CHATMAN and Husband Nicholas CHATMAN, out of the funds
arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of George R. DILLARD
deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause, This the 1st day of May 1882. James L. DILLARD John L. DILLARD Nancy
DILLARD James ROBERTS Mary J ROBERTS Mary Jane CHATMAN N.L.
CHATMAN The last six By James L.
DILLARD Attorney in fact
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…James L. DILLARD…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 1st day of May 1882
A.A. Allison D.C.
The State of Texas Fannon
County} Know all men by these presents that we James ROBERTS and Mary J.
ROBERTS of Fannon County, State of Texas, do hereby make, constitute and
appoint James L. DILLARD of Smith County Tennessee, our Attorney in fact with
authority for us and in our names to ask for, demand, sue for and receive all
or any debt or debts, claims or demands whatever, whether on Bonds, notes,
Bills of Exchange, open accounts or otherwise due and owing to us by any person
or persons whatever and in our names to institute such actions or legal
proceedings as may be necessary for the recovery of the same, and for us and in
our names to execute and deliver proper acquittances and receipts for such sums
of money as may…
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J.J. ASKEW Admr et als vs
James WATERMAN et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Twenty
five dollars and 52 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full
of our distributive share of the funds paid in on the first land note arising
from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Mary SANDERSON deceased,
sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court, in the above
cause, This the 2nd day of September 1881. Mary H SHOEMAK (her x mark)
Landy SHOEMAKE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Landy SHOEMAKE and his wife, Mary SHOEMAKE…then
came Mary SHOEMAKE…separate and apart…
Witness my hand at office.
This the 2nd day of September 1881.
S. Allison Clk
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…be so collected by him and
further to compound or to compromise such claims and generally to do such other
things in the premises as we might lawfully do, hereby ratifying and confirming
all such lawful acts as our said Attorney may do or perform in the premises. In
testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands. This the 19th day
of April 1882 James ROBERTS Mary J. ROBERTS
The State of Texas Fannon
County} …personally appeared James ROBERTS and Mary J. ROBERTS… and the said
Mary J. ROBERTS the wife of James ROBERTS…privately and apart…
Given under my hand and seal
of office on the 19 day of April 1882
H.H. McClenden J.P. and Ex Officio Notary Public F.C. Texas
A true copy Attest
A.A. Allison D.C.
The State of Texas Fannon
County} Know all men by these presents, that we, J.L. DILLARD and Nancy DILLARD
of said County and State, do hereby constitute and appoint James L. DILLARD of
Smith County Tennessee, our lawful Attorney, with authority for us and in our
names to sell a certain tract of land lying in Smith County Tennessee, near
Chestnut Mound, it being the place where Geo. R. DILLARD owned and lived on up
to the time of his death, and to demand possession of the same and if necessary
to institute such suit or suits as to my said Attorney shall seem proper for
the recovery of said possession of said tract of land, and to employ counsel to
prosecute the same, and to sell and do all such other acts and other things as to
my said Attorney may seem necessary in the premises, hereby ratifying whatever
may be lawfully done in the premises by our said attorney In testimony whereof we have signed our
names. This 16th day of January A.D. 1880 John L. DILLARD NANCY
(her x mark) DILLARD
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Received of Samuel Allison
Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee the sum of six dollars and
87 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the amount turned
over to him by J.E. ROYSTER my former guardian, as shown from the final
Settlement made by him with the Clerk of the County Court, This the 7th
day of August 1882. Henry (his x mark)
HARRISON Attest C.C. ROYSTER
State ofTennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Henry HARRISON…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 7th day of August 1882.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
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The State of Texas Fannin
County} …personally appeared John L. DILLARD and Nancy DILLARD…
In testimony, I hereunto sign
my name and affix the impress of my official seal, at Dodd City Fannin County
Texas, on the 16th day of January A.D. 1880. H.H. McClendon J.P. and
Ex officio Notary Public, Fannin County Texas
A true copy Attest
A.A. Allison D.C.
The State of Texas Fannin
County} Know all men by these presents that we Nicholas L. CHAPMAN and Mary Jane CHAPMAN his wife of said
County and State, do hereby choose, constitute and appoint James L. DILLARD of
Smith County Tennessee, our Attorney in fact for us and in our names to bargain
sell and convey to any person or persons, and for any sum of money or
consideration as to him may seem most to our advantage, any lands lying in
Smith County Tennessee, to receive the consideration of which the sale of said
land may be sold, and for the same to execute in our names proper receipts and
acquittances, and to make and execute to the purchaser such assurance of title
to said lands with such conveyance and warranty as to my said attorney may seem
proper, whose acts in the premises we hereby ratify and for us and in our names
to ask for, demand, sue for and receive all or any debts, claims or demands
whatever whether in bonds, notes, Bills of Exchange, open accounts or otherwise
due and owing to us by any person whatsoever and in our names to institute such
action or legal proceedings as may be necessary for the recovery of the same
and for us and in our names to execute and deliver proper acquittances and
receipts for such sums of money as may be so collected by him, and further to
compromise such claims and generally to do such other things in the premises as
we ourselves might lawfully do. Hereby ratifying and confirming all such lawful
acts as our said attorney may do…
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…or perform in the
premises. In testimony whereof we have
hereunto set our hands. This the 3rd day of February A.D. 1880. N.L. CHAPMAN Mary Jane CHAPMAN
The State of Texas Fannin
County} …personally came N.L. CHAPMAN and Mary Jane CHAPMAN his wife…and the
said Mary Jane CHAPMAN…privately and apart…
Witness my hand and seal of
office, This 3rd day of February A.D. 1880. H.H. McClendon J.P. and
Ex Officio Notary Public, Fannin County Texas
A true copy Attest
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 428
J.J. ASKEW Admr et als vs
James WATERMAN et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Thirty
eight dollars and 29 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in part
payment of the distributive shares of Charles SANDERSON and Laura SANDERSON out
of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Mary
SANDERSON deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County
Court in the above cause This the 3rd day of May 1882. J.L. WASHBURN Atty in fact for F.N. WILSON
Guardian of Charles & Laura SANDERSON
State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally
appeared…Jas. L. WASHBURN…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 3rd day of May 1882.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
Know all men by these
presents that I, Frank N. WILSON guardian for Charles and Laura SANDERSON of
Crittenden County Kentucky, do hereby nominate, constitute and appoint J.L.
WASHBURN of Smith County, State of Tennessee, my true lawful agent and attorney
in fact, for me in my name and stead to receive and receipt for any and all
moneys due my wards from the Estate of Mrs. SANDERSON, or elsewhere or from any
other Source in the State of Tennessee, and he is hereby fully authorized to
make collections from any and all persons in said State, who are indebted to my
said wards and receipt them in my name and stead for any sum of money that he
may collect, hereby ratifying every thing that my said attorney shall lawfully
do or cause to be done, touching or concerning the premises. Witness my hand,
This the 26th day of April 1882.
F.N. WILSON Gdn for Charles and Laura SANDERSON
State of Kentucky County of
Crittenden} I, D.Woods, Clerk…certify that the foregoing Poweer of Attorney…was
this day proclaimed to me…by F.N. WILSON guardian for…
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…Charles and Laura SANDERSON…
Witness my hand and official
Seal of said Court, This the 26th day of April 1882 D.Woods Clerk
Crittenden Co. Court
State of Kentucky County of
Crittenden} I, R.A. Dowell presiding Judge…certify that D. Woods…is the…clerk…
Witness my hand as Judge of said Court, This the 26th day of April
1882 R.A. Dowell, P.J.C.C.C.
State of Kentucky County of
Crittenden} I, D.Woods, Clerk…certify that R.A. Dowell…is and was at the time
of signing…presiding Judge… Witness my hand and seal of office, This the 26 day
of April 1882. D. Woods Clk
A true copy Attest
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 430
V.A. GIBBS et als vs J.C.
GIBBS et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of One hundred
and eighty seven dollars and 60 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt, in full of the distributive share of Josiah GASS out of the funds
arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of John GIBBS deceased,
sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above
cause, This the 4th day of May 1882. H.D. GASS Guardian for Josiah GASS
State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally
appeared…H.D. GASS…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 4th day of May 1882.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
Received of C.W. WEST
Administrator of the Estate of H.G. HUDDLESTON ($337.60) Three Hundred and
thirty seven dollars and sixty cents 1/5 of said sum is received as my
individual interest in said fund due to me as widow of the said H.G. HUDDLESTON
and the remainder or four fifths (4/5) of said fund received by me in
accordance with the order of the County Court at its June Term 1882, for the
use and benefit of my four children and heirs at law of the said H.G. HUDDLESTON
deceased, namely, Laura L. HUDDLESTON, Ella N. HUDDLESTON, Jesse E. HUDDLESTON
and Robert C. HUDDLESTON. This the 1st day of July 1882. Sarah E.
HUDDLESTON Witness E.J. YEOMAN L.F. WILLIAMS
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…E.J. YEOMAN on the 3rd day of July, and
L.F. WILLIAMS on the 11 day of July, Subscribing witnesses…acquainted with
Sarah E. HUDDLESTON…
Witness my hand at office
this the 11 day of July 1882. A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 431
G.W. and S.H. CARDWELL vs
Elizabeth B. HUFFHINES et als} Received of Samuel Allison clerk of the County
Court of Smith County Tennessee, and commissioner in the above cause, the sum
of One hundred dollars and 85 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt,
in part payment of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of
the lands belonging to the Estate of L.H. CARDWELL deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 6th day of May 1882.
Robert B. (his x mark) CARDWELL
State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally
appeared…Robert B.CARDWELL…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 6 day of May 1882. A.A. Allison D.C.
Received of C.W. WEST
Administrator of the Estate of Berry WEST deceased, (59.28 in full of our
distributive share of the personal effects of said Estate, it being one
eleventh part of said Estate, the undersigned, Louiza J. KNIGHT being of eleven
(11) children and heirs at law of the said Berry WEST $27.27 cts of this amount
was paid on the 15 day of September 1879. also $46.09 paid to Montague KNIGHT
as assignee for John A. ANDERSON and wife Lucy F. ANDERSON: the said Lucy F.
being one of Eleven (11) children and heirs at law of the said Berry WEST.
$27.27 of this amount was paid on the 15 day of September 1879, making in all
($105.32) one hundred and five dollars and thirty two cents, less (1.25) one
dollar and twenty five cents for recording this receipt. The above named $46.09
cts is the full amount due the said John A. And Lucy F. ANDERSON of the effects
arising from that part of the estate, known and distinguished by the heirs as
land notes and does not embrace the amount arising from the property sold by
the Administrator. This the 30th day of March 1882. Louisa J. (her x mark) KNIGHT M. KNIGHT
M. KNIGHT assignee for John A. & Lucy F. ANDERSON Witnessed by R.R. WEST D.O. HALEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…D.O. HALEY and R.R. WEST, Subscribing
witnesses…acquainted with M. KNIGHT and his wife Louisa KNIGHT…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 3rd day of April 1882.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 432
Mr Samuel Allison Clerk of
Smith County Court, Tenn. I hereby
constitute J.C. APPLE my true and lawful attorney in fact, to receive the
amount due to me as heir at law etc, from you as clerk and comr in the case of
W.F. WYATT et als vs James L. DILLARD et als, and authority is hereby given to
said J.C. APPLE to sign any receipt that is necessary for me to sign as heir at
law in the Estate of G.R. DILLARD dec’d and to acknowledge the same, and the
same to be as binding on me as if I were personally present and performing the
same, This 6th day of May 1882.
Geo W. THACKSTON Witness F.M.
ELROD
A true copy Attest
A.A. Allison D.C.
W.F. WYATT et als vs Jas L.
DILLARD et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, The sum of four dollars
and 74 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the
distributive share of Geo W. THACKSTON out of the funds arising from the Sale
of the land belonging to the Estate of G.R. DILLARD deceased sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This
the 8th day of May 1882. Geo
W. THACKSTON By J.C. APPLE Atty in fact
State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally
appeared…J.C. APPLE…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 8th day of May 1882.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
Pg 433
Isham G. KITTRELL et als vs
Clio C. COOPER et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee, and commissioneer in the above cause, the sum of two
hundred and two dollars and 27 (2) cents, Less $1.25 for recording this receipt
in part payment of the distributive share of Clio C. COOPER out of the funds
arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Edwin KITTRELL
deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in
the above cause, This the 5 day of June 1882
Frank COOPER
W.F. WYATT et als vs Jas L.
DILLARD et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee, and commissioneer in the above cause, the sum of four dollars
and 74 cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my
distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to
the Estate of G.R. DILLARD deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 3rd day of July
1882 W.F. WYATT
Pg 434
Received of C.W. WEST as
Administrator of the Estate of Berry WEST deceased ($59.25) fifty nine dollars
and twenty three cents, in full of our distributive share of the personal
property of said Estate, it being one eleventh part of said Estate, the
undersigned Aletha KNIGHT being one of eleven children and heirs at law of the
said Berry WEST, $27.27 of this amount was paid on the 15 day of September 1879
(59.23) fifty nine dollars and twenty three cents paid to William KNIGHT as
assignee for Isaac G. WEST one of eleven (11) children and heirs at law of the
said Berry WEST deceased $27.27 of this amount was paid on the 15 day of
September 1879, also (46.09) forty six dollars and nine cents paid to William
KNIGHT as assignee for Thomas J. SAMPSON and wife Mary S. SAMPSON, the said
Mary S. being one of eleven (11) children and heirs at law of said Berry WEST,
$27.27 of this amount was paid on the 15 day os September 1879, making in all
($164.55) One hundred and sixty four dollars and fifty five cents less ($1.25)
one dollar and twenty five cents for recording this receipt: the above named
$46.09 is the full amount due the said Thomas J. and Mary S. SAMPSON of the
effects arising from that part of the Estate known and distinguished by the
heirs as land notes and does not embrace the amount arising from the property
sold by the Administrator. This the day
of May 1882 Aletha E. (her x mark)
KNIGHT William (his x mark) KNIGHT William (his x mark) KNIGHT assignee for
Isaac G. WEST William (his x mark)
KNIGHT assignee for T.J. and Mary S. SAMPSON
Witnessed by L.J. KNIGHT R.C.
KNIGHT
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…William KNIGHT…
Witness my hand at office,
This June 16th 1882 E.W.
Turner D.C. Clerk
H.J. PERKINS Admr et als vs
L.A. ROBINSON et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of
Smith County Tennessee and Commissioneer in the above cause, the sum of fifteen
dollars and 75 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my
distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of the land belonging to
the Estate of William…
Pg 435
…ROBINSON deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. This
the 28 day of June 1882 L.J. CARDWELL Susan F. CARDWELL
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…L.J. CARDWELL and wife Susan F. CARDWELL…
Witness my hand and Notarial
seal at office, the 1st day July 1882 B.A. James Notary Public
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Received of J.J. ASKEW
Administrator of the Estate of Mary SANDERSON deceased, one hundred and two
dollars and 53 cents, less one dollar and 50 cents for taking and recording
this receipt in full of our distributive share of the personal property of said
Estate. This the 24 day of July 1882.
L.A. SHOEMAKE Mary M. (her x
mark) SHOEMAKE Attest B.A. James
State of Tennessee Smith
County}…personally came…L.A. SHOEMAKE and wife Mary M. SHOEMAKE…
Witness my hand and Notarial
seal at office, the 24th day July 1882 B.A. James Notary Public
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Received of J.J. ASKEW
Administrator of the Estate of Mary SANDERSON deceased, Three hundred and seven
dollars and sixty five cents, Less one dollars and 75 cents for taking and
recording this receipt in full of our distributive share of the personal estate
of the said Mary SANDERSON deceased, This the 22 day of July 1882. N.J. ASHLEY
P.P. ASHLEY
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally came…N.J. ASHLEY and wife P.P. ASHLEY…
Witness my hand and Notarial
seal at office the 24 day July 1882
B.A. James Notary Public
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 436
Received of J.J. ASKEW
Administrator of the Estate of Mary SANDERSON deceased, One hundred and two
dollars and 55 cents, less one dollar and 50 cents for taking and recording
this receipt, in full of our distributive share of the personal property of
said estate. This July 24th 1882.
J.B. HUNTER Liza (her x mark)
HUNTER Attest L.A. SHOEMAKE
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally came…J.B. HUNTER and wife Liza HUNTER…
Witness my hand and Notarial
seal at office the 24 of July 1882.
B.A. James Notary Public
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Received of J.J. ASKEW
Administrator of the Estate of Mary SANDERSON deceased, Seventy six dollars and
90 cents, less one dollar and Seventy five cents to pay for taking and
recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the personal estate
of said Mary SANDERSON deceased. This the 22 day of July 1882. Liza SANDERSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County}…personally came…Eliza SANDERSON…
Witness my hand and Notarial
Seal at office, the 22nd 1882.
B.A. James Notary Public for Smith County
A true copy Attest A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 437
G.W. and S.H. CARDWELL et als
vs Elizabeth B. HUFFHINES et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the
County Court of the County and State aforesaid, and commissioner in the above
cause, the sum of One hundred dollars, less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt in part payment of the distributive share of Elizabeth B. HUFFHINES
deceased, out of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the
Estate of L.H. CARDWELL deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the
Smith County Court in the above cause,
This the 14th day of August 1882 He. HUFHINE Admr of E.B. HUFHINE
Pg 438
John L. HICKMAN et als vs
Malissa J. HICKMAN et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court
of the Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of
Fifteen dollars and 50 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full
of the distributive share of John HICKMAN, out of the funds arising from the
Sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Stephen HICKMAN deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 15 day of August 1882 John P. CARTER attorney in fact for John
HICKMAN
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…John P. CARTER…
Witness my hand at office,
This the 15th day of August 1882.
A.A.
Allison D.C.
State of Tennessee County of
Wright} Personally appeared…John HICKMAN, late of Smith County, Who, being duly
Sworn says that he is the Son of Haywood HICKMAN, late of Smith County,
Tennessee by his wife Elizabeth HICKMAN: That the said Haywood HICKMAN was the
legitimate Son of Stephen HICKMAN, dec’d: late of Said County of Smith &
state of Tennessee, The affiant further States upon oath that he has not Sold
or transfered his interest in the Estate of the Said Haywood HICKMAN. John (his x) HICKMAN Attest
James FOREST Harry YOUNG
Also appeared Ellis BROWN and Martha BARNETT, who being duly
Sworn, State that they have been personally acquainted with John HICKMAN the
above named affiant, Since the date of his birth, and that the facts above Set
forth are Substantially true to the best of their knowledge and belief. Ellis A. BROWN Martha (her x) BARNETT
Attest James FOREST Harry YOUNG
Subscribed and Sworn to
before me, this 10th day of June 1882 T.J. Montgumerie Clk. Cir. Court
Pg 439
General Power of Attorney}
Know all men by these presents, that I John HICKMAN of the County of Wright in
the State of Missouri, have made, constituted and appointed, and by these
presents do make, constitute and appoint John P. CARTER of Smith County,
Tennessee, my true & lawful attorney for me and in my name, place and Stead
to collect, receipt for and transmit to me all moneys due me as an heir at law
of Haywood HICKMAN, decd, late of Said County of Smith and State of Tennessee –
giving and granting to my Said attorney full power and authority to do and
perform all and every act and thing whatever requisite and necessary to be done
in and about the premises as fully to all intents and purposes as I might or
could do if personally present at the doing thereof with full power of
Substitution or revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my Said
attorney or his Substitute may or lawfully do, or cause to be done, by virtue
hereof. In testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal, this 8th
day of August 1882 John (his x)
HICKMAN Witnesses L.J. Montgumerie J.P. Raney
State of Missouri County of
Wright}…personally came John HICKMAN…
In testimony whereof I have
here to Set my hand and affixed my official Seal at my office in Hartville, Mo.
the day and year above written. James
FOREST County Clerk
State of Missouri County of
Wright} I, John Prock, presiding Justice of the County Court…certify that James
Forest…is at this time Clerk… Given under my hand, at Hartville, Mo. this 8th day of August 1882. John Prock, Presiding
Justice of the County Court of Wright Co. Mo.
State of Tennessee Smith
County} I, James Forest, Clerk…for the County of Wright…certify that John
Prock…is at this time Presiding Justice…
Pg 440
… Witness my hand and
official Seal, at office in Hartville, Mo. this 8th day of August
1882. James Forest County Clk
B.A. JAMES Admr &c vs
William BAKER et als} Received of
Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and
commissioner in the above cause, the sum of thirty three dollars and 56 cents,
less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of
the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Thomas
P. COCKERHAM deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above cause This the 24th day of August
1882. J.H. BAIRD M.J. (his x mark) BAIRD
Pg 441
John A. JONES et als vs James
JONES et als} Received of Samuel Allison Clerk of the County Court of Smith
County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, the sum of two hundred
and fifty two dollars and fifty two cents, Less $1.25 fee for recording this
receipt, it being a balance in full of the distributive shares of Octavi JONES,
O.C. JONES, Adella JONES and Arabella JONES, out of the funds arising from the
sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Isaac JONES deceased, sold and
distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. This
the 28th day of August 1882.
W.J. JONES Guardian
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…W.J. JONES…he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office, This the 28th
day of August 1882. A.A. Allison D.C.
Mary SANDERSON’s Estate}
Received of J.J. ASKEW Administrator of the Estate of Mary SANDERSON deceased,
the sum of One hundred and fifty three dollars and 80 cents, less $1.25 fee for
recording this receipt, in full of all moneys arising fromn the sale of the
personal Estate of the said Mary SANDERSON deceased, going to Laura and Charles
SANDERSON, This the 4th day of August 1882. J.L. WASHBURN Atty in fact for L. & C.
SANDERSON
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…J.L. WASHBURN…he executed the foregoing… Witness my
hand at office, This the 4th day of August 1882. A.A. Allison D.C.
A true copy Attest
A.A. Allison D.C.
Pg 442
Bart WARFORD et als vs Sam
WILLIAMS et als} Received of Samuel Allison former clerk and commissioner in
the above cause, the sum of Ninety nine dollars and 61 cents, less $1.25 fee
for recording this receipt, in part payment of the distributive share of Roxey
DRIVER out of the funds arising from the sale of the lands of Ja-- MANNERS
deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court, This
Sept 18th 1882.. Roxey
DRIVER By T.J. FISHER atty in fact
Pg 443
Bart WARFORD et als vs Sam
WILLIAMS et als} Received of Samuel Allison former Clerk of the Smith County
Court and Commissioner in the above cause, the sum of Ninety nine dollars and
61 cents, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in part payment of our
distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to
the Estate of James MANNERS Sr deceased, sold and distributed under the decree
of the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 20 day of September
1882. P.H. HEFLEN M.J. HELFEN
Bart WARFORD et als vs Saml
WILLIAMS et als} Received of Saml Allison former Clerk of Smith County Court
and commissioner in the above cause the Sum of Ninety nine dollars and 61 cents
less $1.25 fee for recording This receipt in part payment of my distributive
share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate
of James MANNERS deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith
County Court in the above cause This 25th day of September
1882. Francis (his x mark) MANNERS Attest Jno B. Jordan
Pg 444
Bart WARFORD et als v Sam
WILLIAMS et als} Received of Saml Allison former Clerk of Smith County Court
and Commissioner in the above cause the Sum of Ninety nine and 61/100 Dollars
less $1.25 for recording This receipt in part payment of my distributive share
of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of
James MANNERS deceased Sold and distributed under decree of the Smith County
Court This Sept 25th
1882 Horace (his x mark)
MANNERS Attest Jno B. Jordan
Bart WARFORD et als v Sam
WILLIAMS et als} Received of Samuel Allison former Clerk of Smith County Court
and commissioner in the above cause Ninety nine and 61/100 Dollars less $1.25
for recording This receipt in part of our distributive share of the funds
arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of of James MANNERS
deceased, Sold and distributed under decree of the Smith County Court This Sept
28th 1882.. Bartly
WARFORD Elizabeth (her x mark)
WARFORD Attest Jno B. Jordan
State of Tennessee Smith
County} Personally appeared…Bartley WARFORD and Elizabeth WARFORD…And Elizabeth
WARFORD wife of the said Bartley WARFORD…privately and apart…
Witness Jno B. Jordan Clerk
of said Court at office This 28th day of Sept 1882. Jno B Jordan Clerk.
Pg 445
James BALLARD et als vs
William WOODS et als} Received of Samuel Allison former Clerk and Commissioner of
the Smith County Court the sum of ninety nine dollars and 30 cents, less $1.25
fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds
arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to James BALLARD deceased, sold
and distributed under the decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause.
This the 29 day of September 1882.
Allen (his x mark) BALLARD
Attest Jno B. Jordan
H.J. PERKINS et als vs L.A.
ROBINSON et als} Received of Samuel Allison former Clerk and Commissioner of
Smith County Court Fifty Dollars & 75 cts less one dollar and 25 cents for
recording this receipt in full of my distributive Share of the estate of Wm M
ROBINSON in his hands as Clerk & comr aforesaid. This Sept 30th
1882. L.B. ROBINSON
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Bart WARFORD et als vs Sam
WILLIAMS et als} Received of Samuel Allison former clerk and commissioner of
the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, the sum of Ninety nine dollars and
61 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in part payment of our
distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to
the Estate of James MANNERS deceased, sold and distributed under the decree of
the Smith County Court in the above cause, This the 2nd day of
October 1882. Sam (his x mark)
WILLIAMS Fannie (her x mark)
WILLIAMS Attest J.H. BAIRD
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W.F. WYATT et als vs J.L.
DILLARD et als} Received of Samuel Allison former clerk and commissioner of the
Smith County Court the sum of two dollars and 37 cents, in full of the
distributive share of L.A. SHOEMAKE, out of the funds arising from the sale of
the land sold in the above cause, This October the 2nd 1882. J.L. DILLARD
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