Stewart County Court Minutes: Extracts from 1833

Drury D. Brinson, David Rushing, John Kizer

Appointed to settle with Absalom Fentress, executor of William Tubb, deceased.

August 4, 1833

James Lee

Appointed overseer of streets of Dover in place of John H. Clements.

August 4, 1833

William Strawbridge

Exonerated from tax on one white poll for 1833.

August 4, 1833

John Boswell

Appointed overseer to cut road from George Boyd's to Morgan's Ferry, and all hands that worked the old road to work and including the neighborhood of Benjamin Bailey to work.

August 4, 1833

Caleb Ellis

Sheriff ordered to summon five freeholders to lay off and set apart 1/3 of land of Caleb Ellis, deceased, land which he died seized and possessed of, including the mansion house, spring, and cleared land. This division was the dower of Margaret Ellis, widow of Caleb Ellis, and now the wife of Nelson Fletcher.

August 4, 1833

A. W. Hicks

Appointed overseer of road leading from Dover to Wynn's Ferry, beginning at the ferry and worked to Andrew Martin's at the corner of William Largent's fence, and all hands employed by Hicks and Mockbee at and about the Lagrange furnace to work under him.

August 4, 1833

Benjamin Collier

Appointed overseer of road leading up Leatherwood Creek, beginning at the 11-mile post to work to William Bell's and that Benjamin Collier's two hands, J. H. Tolison, Abner Johnson, John Tayloe, Daniel Dawson, Elliott Tomlinson, James Collier, Richard Tayloe's three hands and Hiram Tayloe to work.

August 4, 1833

William Williams

Allowed $15 for copying and recording the 1833 tax list. The following justices voted for this: John Richards, George W. Atkins, Andrew Irwin, Thomas Ward, William Miller, David Moor, William Olive, John Frasier, and Jesse Morris.

August 4, 1833

William Tayloe

Appointed overseer of road leading up Leatherwood Creek, beginning at William Bell's, and work to where said road intersects the road running from Long Creek and the following hands to work: William Bell, Hardison Daniel, D. (?) J. Garret, James Thompson, Mark Weeks, Samuel Davis, and Walter Davis.

August 4, 1833

Andrew Martin

Appointed overseer of road from William Largent's fence to Willie Barrett's on Standing Rock Creek and that the following hands work: James Largent, William Largent, George Largent, Davy B. Miller, C. J. Gunter, John Martin, John Clark, and Nancy King's hands.

August 4, 1833

Abithal Wallace

Ordered that road leading from Hopkinsville to Dover be altered to run by house of Abithal Wallace.

August 4, 1833

Lewis Wimberly

On motion of Lewis Wimberly, it is ordered that the administration issued to him on estate of Henry Wimberly, deceased be issued. He gave bond of $320 with Benjamin Tayloe, Larkin Norrid and Frederick Weston as his securities.

August 4, 1833

Jesse Morris, John Fraser, David Moore, Henry L. Wall, Elisha Williams

Ordered by court to make settlement with Robert Walker, guardian of heirs of Alexander Walker, deceased.

August 4, 1833

Mary Allen

Allowed $30 for keeping her infant daughter for 12 months from this term of court.

August 4, 1833

F. L. Sidebottom, Eliza Sidebottom

On motion of F. L. Sidebottom and Eliza Sidebottom, it is ordered that William Bailey, John Richards, George Petty, John Scarborough, Robert Williamson, and Travis Moore, the surveyor, divide a tract of 174 acres of land between the heirs of Zachariah Oneal and Mary Smith, widow and relict of Zachariah Oneal, deceased.

August 4, 1833

John Allen, John Scarborough

Deed of conveyance from John Allen to John Scarborough for 200 acres proved on oath of James H. Koen and John W. Koen.

August 4, 1833

Mary Jackson

On petition of Mary Jackson, it is ordered that John Barnes, Josiah Askew, William Crouse, Roderick McAuley, Richard Tayloe, Allen Barnes, and Travis Moore, surveyor, lay off to Mary Jackson her dowry in 200 acres on Hurricane Creek where Elisha Jackson lived at the time of his death.

August 4, 1833

Martha Manning

On petition of Martha Manning, it is ordered that the sheriff and a jury of five men enter on land which William Manning owned at this death and lay off her dowry.

August 4, 1833

David Moore, Esquire

Tendered his resignation as justice of the peace.

August 4, 1833

James Coldwell

Allowed $140, the amount paid by Coldwell on an execution in favor of James Miller, co-trustee.

August 4, 1833

Nathaniel Miller, Elizabeth Miller

On petition of Nathaniel Miller and Elizabeth Miller, formerly Elizabeth Luton, it is ordered that the sheriff summon a jury of five to go on land of Clement H. Luton, deceased, where he lived at time of his death, and lay off dower of Elizabeth Miller.

August 4, 1833

C. C. Clements, William Bosley, William Kay

Ordered to settle with Lawrence Manning, administrator of Roderick Joiner and make return at next term.

August 4, 1833

Jesse A. Brinson, William Ellis, Ben. Kelly

Ordered to settle with Henry Lawrence Manning, administrator of Roderick Joiner and make return at next term.

August 4, 1833

Joshua Cates, William Mays

Deed of conveyance from Joshua Cates to William Mays for 157 acres, proved on oath of Lewis C. Taylor, who proved it the handwriting of Joshua Cates and Edmond Taylor, one of the witnesses then, who is now dead.

August 4, 1833

William Phillips, William Dunbar, William Morris

Ordered to settle with Lamuel Morris, administrator of Nathan Morris, deceased.

August 4, 1833

Axum Wallace

Ordered that Ada Morris hands, Nathan Morris Hands and George Lawrence's hands work under Axum Wallace, overseer of road from Skinner's Ferry to Dover.

August 4, 1833

Roderick Joiner

Inventory and account of sale of Roderick Joiner, deceased, returned to court.

August 4, 1833

David Rushing, Thomas Lain

Bill of sale from David Rushing to Thomas Lain acknowledged in court.

August 4, 1833

Miles P. Reeves, Thomas Shemwell

Deed of conveyance from Miles P. Reeves to Thomas Shemwell for 200 acres proved on oath of Gabriel Claspy.

August 4, 1833

Lucian B. Outlaw, Drew A. Outlaw

Deed of conveyance from Lucian B. Outlaw to Drew A. Outlaw for 288 acres on oath of Samuel B. Luton, and also proves handwriting of George D. Outlaw, a witness, who is not an inhabitant of this state.

August 4, 1833

James A. Turpin, Miles Moore

Deed of conveyance from James A. Turpin to Miles Moore, 100 acres.

August 4, 1833

Thomas Lankford, William Lankford

Deed of conveyance from Thomas Lankford to William Lankford, 112 acres, on oaths of James Wilson and John Lankford.

August 4, 1833

James Tomlinson, William Tomlinson

Deed of conveyance from James Tomlinson to William Tomlinson, 25 acres.

August 4, 1833

Charles Matheny, Edward W. Moore

Deed of conveyance from Charles Matheny to Edward W. Moore, 80 acres on oaths of James Pryor and Cartwright Smith.

August 4, 1833

Henry Ferrell

Elected constable in Capt. McKinney's company; Sinthia Taylor and John Pinnon, securities.

August 4, 1833

Arthur Griffin

Account current with guardian of Arthur Griffin's heirs returned and recorded.

August 4, 1833

James B. Lockhart, James Largent

Deed of conveyance from James B. Lockhart to James Largent for 100 acres of land proved in court by Frederick Weston and William Largent.

August 4, 1833

James B. Lockhart, Frederick Weston

Deed of conveyance from James B. Lockhart to Frederick Weston, 240 acres, on oath of William and James Largent.

August 4, 1833

Nathan Parker

Released from working on the road on account of bad health.

August 4, 1833

James Dunbar

James Dunbar, deceased, an additional account current with administrator of his estate returned and recorded.

August 4, 1833

Gilbert Wyatt

Makes a motion to court that he be appointed guardian of Nimrod Wyatt and his bondsmen were William McAuley and John Bell.

August 4, 1833

Ewing McKinney

Released from the payment of appraised value of a cow which died.

August 4, 1833

Vincent Wyatt, Daniel McAuley

Deed of conveyance, Vincent Wyatt to Daniel McAuley, nine tracts of land, totaling 930 acres.

August 4, 1833

Able W. Rushing

Appointed overseer of road in the place of William Gately.

August 4, 1833

Henry Palmer

Appointed overseer of road in the place of Maxwell Anderson.

August 4, 1833

John Man

Appointed overseer of road in the place of William Rorie.

August 4, 1833

Richard Lewis, Mary Lewis

Deed of gift from Richard Lewis to Mary Lewis for certain articles of personal property, acknowledged and recorded.

August 4, 1833

William Folkes

Appointed overseer of road in place of James Roberts.

August 4, 1833

John H. Petty

Leave to keep ordinary at his house in Dover.

August 4, 1833

William R. Reddick

William R. Reddick, deceased, William Bailey, William Kay, and John Richards appointed to settle with Christopher C. Clements, administrator of his estate.

August 4, 1833

William Bailey

William Bailey, trustee, allowed $6 for advertising the Cooley tract of land in 1828.

August 4, 1833

Daniel Jackson, Neddy Reams

Deed of conveyance from Daniel Jackson to Neddy Reams for 80 acres, oaths of William Tayloe and John H. Yarbrough.

August 4, 1833

Neddy Reams, Jesse Reams

Deed of conveyance from Neddy Reams to Jesse Reams, 147 acres.

August 4, 1833

Thomas Brigham, Benjamin Herndon

Deed of conveyance from Thomas Brigham to Benjamin Herndon, 50 acres, oaths of John T. Bailey and Alexander Abel.

August 4, 1833

Parsons Bruton, Alexander Abels

Deed of conveyance from Parsons Bruton to Alexander Abels, 55 acres, oaths of Benjamin Herndon and John T. Bailey, and also for 50 acres.

August 4, 1833

Elisha Jackson

Elisha Jackson, deceased, inventory and account of sale of his estate returned to court; also order to lay off year's provision for widow made.

August 4, 1833

Jesse Morris, Cornelius Anderson, Axum G. Wallace

Appointed to settle with Willis Manning, administrator of Samuel Luton, deceased.

August 4, 1833

James Daniel

Appointed overseer of road in the place of Willie Crook.

August 4, 1833

Christopher Brandon, Elijah Fletcher, James Dunn

Transcript of papers filed in case of Christopher Brandon vs Elijah Fletcher and James Dunn. Execution on land on Saline Creek mentioned in James Bennet vs Elijah Fletcher, and Robert Walker vs Elijah Fletcher.

August 4, 1833

Robert Carter

Brought scalps of six wolves under 4 months and received certificate of same.

August 4, 1833

David Dawson

Brought one wolf scalp over 6 months and received certificate.

August 4, 1833

William Gaddy

Recorded his stock mark-a cross and slit in the left ear and a swallow fork in right.

August 4, 1833

Gilbert Wyatt

Recorded his stock mark--a cross of the left and half cross of the right ear, the under part.

August 4, 1833

Josiah Killebrew, Joshua Whitehurst, Reuben Ross, William Rye, Willis Manning, Christopher Brandon, Henry Andrews, Drury Andrews, John P. Rushing, John Hogan, John McCain, William A. Martin, Eli McGeehee, Noah McGregor, William Cherry, William Perry, Gideon Milam, Hiram Tayloe, Henry Wimberly, Richard Lewis, William Keel, Joseph Morgan, Right Daniel, Henry Townzen, John Kingins

Jurors named. All but Henry Wimberly and William Perry served.

August 6, 1833

Hiram Tayloe, John Hogan, Henry Andrews, Joshua Whitehurst, Drury Andrews, Reuben Ross, Christopher Brandon, John P. Rushing, Wright Daniel, John Morgan, Noah McGregor, William Rye, William Keel

Grand Jurors drawn. Christopher Brandon was appointed foreman and Henry Ferrell constable.

August 6, 1833

Jabez Guerin, William Kay

Bill of sale from Jabez Guerin to William Kay.

August 6, 1833

Ezekiel P. Harrell, Nathaniel Acree

Deed of conveyance from Ezekiel P. Harrell to Nathaniel Acree.

August 6, 1833

Henry L. Atkins, John Steele

Deed of conveyance from Henry L. Atkins, sheriff to John Steele, 2370 acres.

August 6, 1833

George R. Craft, George D. Outlaw

George R. Craft vs George D. Outlaw-debt: jury: William A. Martin, Eli McGeehee, William W. Cherry, Gideon Milam, Richard Lewis, William Verhines, George Swaugh, Daniel Cherry, James Anderson, William H. Cherry, Hiram Legate and Anderson Smith.

August 6, 1833

William H. Davis, David Rogers

Grand Jury found true bills against William H. Davis and David Rogers; no charges given in minute book.

August 6, 1833

Roderick Joiner

Roderick Joiner, deceased-years’ provision made for his widow.

August 6, 1833

Absalom Fentress

Appointed at a former term as administrator of will of William Tubbs, deceased, pendente lite relative to contested will, renounces his administration.

August 6, 1833

Gladen Goren, John Kizer

Bill of sale, Gladen Goren, administrator of Gladen Gorin, deceased, to John Kizer.

August 6, 1833

Willie B. Brigham

Appears to the court to be an idiot or lunatic; and it is ordered that the sheriff appoint a jury of 12 freeholders to hold inquisition on his sanity.

August 6, 1833

Benjamin Boyt

Released from taxes on 127 acres for year 1833.

August 6, 1833

Shadrick Tramwell

Appointed administrator with will annexed of William Tubb, deceased. His bondsmen were Elias Tubb, William Tubb, Joseph Kimble, and Elias E. Tramwell.

August 6, 1833

Gladen Goren

Inventory and sale is returned to court on his estate.

August 6, 1833

Jesse L. Atkins

Indicted for assault and battery.

August 6, 1833

William H. West

On petition of William H. West, it is ordered that summons for Benjamin Kelly and Lemuel Williams, executors of last will of William Williams, deceased, to appear in court.

August 7, 1833

Joseph Kimble

Appointed guardian of Willie B. Brigham, who has been found a lunatic by jury appointed to examine him. He gave bond of $4000 with Absolam Fentress and William Rye, bondsmen.

August 7, 1833

John H. Petty

Gives bond as Inn Keeper with Alexander Brightwell and William Olive his securities.

August 7, 1833

Nathan Skinner, Henry E. Gibson

Bill of sale from Nathan Skinner to Henry E. Gibson acknowledged and recorded.

August 7, 1833

Hugh Barr

Pleads guilty to assault and battery and fined 12 1/2 cents. His bondsmen were James Dunn and Adam McGee.

August 7, 1833

Henry Brown

Grand jury indicted for affray.

August 7, 1833

John Clark, Thomas Buckingham

Grand jury indicted for assault.

August 7, 1833

Nathan Parker Aaron Parker

Deed of conveyance from Nathan Parker to Aaron Parker for 45 acres acknowledged and recorded.

August 7, 1833

Simon W. Cooley

Appointed guardian of Edith Ann Cooley, minor under twenty.

August 7, 1833

Richard Cooley

Appointed guardian of Thomas F. Cooley and William M. Cooley, infants.

August 7, 1833

Henry Ferrell, James Dunn

State causes, Henry Ferrell with James Dunn as prosecutor.

August 7, 1833

William Brinton

State causes, for assault and battery, found guilty.

August 7, 1833

John Ferrill

State causes, for riot, threw himself on the mercy of the court and fined $5 and given 10 days confinement.

August 7, 1833

William Hill

State causes, guilty of riot, fined $5 and given 10 days.

August 7, 1833

Harriet C. Outlaw

Petitions court and sheriff is ordered to get five freeholders to lay off her dower in the land owned by Alexander B. Outlaw and at this time occupied by Robert Williamson.

August 8, 1833

Marvel Love, John Scarborough

Morvel Love, Assignee, vs John Scarborough and John W. Koen, debt; jury orders that the plaintiff recovers.

August 8, 1833

David Rogers

State causes, pleads guilty to affray and fined $1 and 5 days.

August 8, 1833

Samuel Lord

State causes, charged with affray, nolle prossed.

August 8, 1833

John H. Marable

State causes, charged with affray, case continued until November term.

August 8, 1833

Jesse L. Atkins

State causes, charged with assault and battery, fined $1 and costs.

August 8, 1833

Thomas Lankford, Jesse James, Thomas Norsworthy, John W. Leigh, Thomas Lain, David Ellison, John Wofford, James Wofford, William H. Colman, Ephraim Gatlin, Hugh McMillan, Jesse Stokes, Philip Hall, Charles Roper, William Sioman Weatherford, William Dowdy, Drury D. Brinson, William Bogard, Thomas Buckingham, Davy Miller, Henry Cato, Larkin Norrid, Thomas Wicks (Weaks?), Bayliss (Bailiffs?)

Jurors for county court.

August 8, 1833

William H. Davis

Charged with riot, found not guilty

August 8, 1833

William Mourow (?)