Stewart County Settlements and Bonds, Volume M  (Sep 1882 – Aug 1889)

 

extracted 2006 by Jim Long

 

 

Volume M

  1   poor house commissioner’s report for Sept. 1882 by George Dougherty, Lewis Herndon; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, John Hinson, Cordia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Bettie Hinson, Cassy Clark, Mary Baily, Rhoda Baily, Rachael Milton, Ella White, Alfred Nevel

  1   poor house commissioner’s report for Oct. 1882 by George Dougherty, Lewis Herndon; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, John Hinson, Cordia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Ella White, Bettie Hinson, Mary Bailey, Rhoda Baily, Rachael Milton, Cassy Clark, Alfred Nevel

  2   T. W. Dennis, L. Herndon, George Dougherty, poor house commissioner’s bond; 2 Oct 1882

  3   H. L. Watson, James A. Ross, Thomas M. Griffin, report of year's provisions for widow of Orvill Champion; 14 Sep 1882

  4   jury of inquest on 11 Aug 1882 at LaGrange ore bank, upon the bodies of A. J. Miller & David Adams, killed by an accidental explosion of powder

  5   T. J. Weaver, D. A. Norfleet, justice of the peace bond for Dist. 3; 4 Sep 1882

  6   W. M. Webb, H. A. Armistead, justice of the peace bond for Dist. 1; 4 Sep 1882

  7   H. A. Armistead, J. W. Richards, justice of the peace bond for Dist. 1; 4 Sep 1882

  8   will of A. B. Ross; wife Misouri, son A. B. Ross Jr. (of age), minor children not named; exec. is J. M. Scarborough; 4 Feb 1882, proven 10 Nov 1882

 10      inventory of the estate of Orvill Champion by W. J. Bennett, admr.; notes on O. P. Saltzgiver, John Hughes, J. M. Champion, Joseph Vinson, M. V. Elkins, Thomas Jackson, William Jones, Elijah Humphreys, Henry Watson, Charles Humphreys, J. T. Lenart; 2 Oct 1882

 11   sale of property of Orvill Champion

 13      Missouri Ross, L. Herndon, T. J. Weaver, administrator’s bond for A. B. Ross; 6 Nov 1882

 14      William M. Bruton, I. W. Folks, Lewis Herndon, apprentice bond for Robert Bailey, age 9; 6 Nov 1882

 15   poor house commissioner’s report for Oct. 1882 by George Dougherty, Lewis Herndon; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, John Hinson, Cordia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Bettie Hinson, Cassy Clark, Mary Bailey, Rhoda Bailey, Rachael Milton, Ella White, Alfred Nevel, Catharine Soutter

 16   A. B. Ross, Lewis Herndon, L. D. Hargis, J. M. Scarborough, Reuben Biggs, revenue collector’s bond; 4 Sep 1882

 16   A. B. Ross, Lewis Herndon, L. D. Hargis, J. M. Scarborough, Reuben Biggs, bond for preserving the records of the court; 4 Sep 1882

 17   A. B. Ross, Lewis Herndon, L. D. Hargis, J. M. Scarborough, Reuben Biggs, special commissioner’s bond as newly-elected County Court Clerk; 4 Sep 1882

 17   A. B. Ross, Lewis Herndon, L. D. Hargis, J. M. Scarborough, Reuben Biggs, county tax collector’s bond; 4 Sep 1882

 18      Charles Coppedge, Lewis Herndon, Reuben Biggs, J. H. Chadwick, J. W. Rice, J. C. Steger, H. H. Tharpe, trustee’s bond for the collection of state taxes; 4 Sep 1882

 20      Charles Coppedge, Reuben Biggs, Lewis Herndon, J. H. Chadwick, J. B. Crockerell, J. W. Rice, J. C. Steger, H. H. Tharpe, trustee’s bond for the collection of school taxes; 4 Sep 1882

 21      Charles Coppedge, Reuben Biggs, Lewis Herndon, J. H. Chadwick, J. B. Crockerell, J. W. Rice, J. C. Steger, H. H. Tharpe, trustee’s bond for the collection of county taxes; 4 Sep 1882

 23   poor house commissioner’s report for Nov. 1882 by George Dougherty, G. W. Bufford, Lewis Herndon; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, John Hinson, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Cassy Clark, Bettie Hinson, Rachael Milton, Mary Bailey, Rhoda Bailey, Ella White, Alfred Nevel

 24   Mrs. Bell G. Payne vs. Mrs. M. A. Marshall, administrator of Thomas H. Payne, decree:  Thomas H. Payne died March 1882, possessing a homestead of about 900 acres on Tennessee River, adj. lands of Peter Coleman & A. G. Wofford, Raford Rutland, Blake Rutland, Mrs. Bell G. Payne, Mrs. M. A. Marshall; Mrs. Payne is widow of Thomas H. Payne and is entitled to homestead and dower in the land; Mrs. Marshall is the only heir of Thomas H. Payne; court awards Mrs. Payne a homestead in the land worth $1000, plus a third of the remaining lands as dower

 25   E. G. Sexton, H. H. McGee, Z. T. Walter, J. A. Cole, J. H. Boswell, J. A. Jones, E. A. Scarborough, J. C. Steger, G. W. Wynns, J. M. Sexton, W. G. Wofford, revenue collector’s bond; 6 Nov 1882

 28      Charles Coppedge, Reuben Biggs, Lewis Herndon, J. H. Chadwick, J. B. Crockerell, J. W. Rice, J. C. Steger, H. H. Tharpe, trustee’s bond for the collection of school taxes; 4 Sep 1882

 29      Charles Coppedge, Reuben Biggs, Lewis Herndon, J. H. Chadwick, J. B. Crockerell, J. W. Rice, J. C. Steger, H. H. Tharpe, trustee’s bond for the collection of county taxes; 4 Sep 1882

 30      Charles Coppedge, Reuben Biggs, Lewis Herndon, J. H. Chadwick, J. B. Crockerell, J. W. Rice, J. C. Steger, H. H. Tharpe, trustee’s bond for the collection of small offenses; 4 Sep 1882

 31   C. A. Wolf, G. H. Cherry, E. Kelly, William Varner, John Tippit, W. A. West, J. B. Crockerell, E. G. Sexton, J. H. Smith, sheriff’s bond; 4 Sep 1882

 31   C. A. Wolf, G. H. Cherry, E. Kelly, William Varner, John Tippit, W. A. West, J. B. Crockerell, E. G. Sexton, J. H. Smith, sheriff’s bond for small offenses; 4 Sep 1882

 32   poor house commissioner’s report for Dec. 1882 by George Dougherty, G. W. Bufford, Lewis Herndon; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, John Hinson, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Cassy Clark, Bettie Hinson, Rachael Milton, Mary Bailey, Rhoda Bailey, Ella White, Alfred Nevel, John McClain

 33      settlement with A. Bagwell, administrator of A. A. Bagwell; 8 Dec 1882

 34   poor house commissioner’s report for Jan. 1883 by George Dougherty, G. W. Bufford, Lewis Herndon; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, John Hinson, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Cassy Clark, Bettie Hinson, Rachael Milton, Mary Bailey, Rhoda Bailey, Ella White, Alfred Nevel, John McClain

 34      commissioners report on homestead and dower of Mrs. Bell G. Payne, pursuant to December 1882 court order; total land allotted was 720 acres; 2 Feb 1883

 36      commissioners report on dower of Mary J. Bishop, widow of Joseph Bishop; 3 Jan 1883

 37      inventory of Jason Ezell by T. H. Ezell, administrator; 22 May 1880

 38      settlement with W. J. Atkins, administrator of Mary Pervis and Hannah Reece; 13 Jan 1883

 38      settlement with W. J. Atkins, administrator of John Griffie; 13 Jan 1883

 39      settlement with L. C. Austin, administrator of W. G. Austin; 1 Mar 1883

 40      settlement with J. S. Mullins, administrator of J. A. Mullins; 5 Mar 1883

 40   poor house commissioner’s report for Feb. 1883 by George Dougherty, G. W. Bufford; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, John Hinson, John McClain, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Cassy Clark, Bettie Hinson, Rachael Milton, Mary Bailey, Rhoda Bailey, Ella White

 41   jury of inquest on 23 Feb 1883 in accidental drowning death of Richard Johnson on 6 Feb 1883; jurors were Noah McGregor, A. J. Bumpus, T. G. Taylor, W. T. Mann, R. H. Sexton, C. W. Atkins, W. S. Scott, W. H. Keel, D. E. Crockerell, W. B. Halliday

 41   poor house commissioner’s report for Mar. 1883 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, G. W. Bufford; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, John Hinson, John McClain, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Cassy Clark, Bettie Hinson, Rachael Milton, Mary Bailey, Rhoda Bailey, Ella White, Alfred Palmer

 43   L. D. Hargis, C. A. Wolf, W. P. Bruton, county court Chairman’s bond; 2 Apr 1883

 43   B. H. Dunbar, W. T. Thomas, T. W. Lewis, H. A. Armstead, administrator’s bond for W. L. Dunbar; 2 Apr 1883

 44      letters of administration to B. H. Dunbar for W. L. Dunbar, deceased intestate; 2 Apr 1883

 44   J. W. McCutchen, J. H. Boswell, N. Brandon, justice of the peace bond for Dist. 11; 2 Apr 1883

 45      settlement with W. P. Cole, administrator of L. J. Moore; 21 Mar 1883

 47      settlement with T. H. Ezell, administrator of Jason Ezell; 10 Mar 1883

 48   will of Emma Roder:  husband F. A. Roder gets property she inherited from her father D. C. Jones; mentions children Exutie, Lucy, Vignolls; Elizabeth Daugherty gets option to rent part of W. B. H. Jones’ farm; wit:  Adie Rumfelt, M. A. Skinner; written 18 Nov 1882, proven May 1883 term

 48   jury of inquest at Rolling Mill ferry on 2 Apr 1883 to examine body of _____ Barnes, who drowned in Cumberland River

 49   Susana Humphreys, L. Herndon, R. Ledbetter, administrator’s bond for R. H. Humphreys; 7 May 1883

 49      letters of administration to Susana Humphreys for R. H. Humphreys, deceased intestate; 7 May 1883

 50   Willie Boyd, T. J. Weaver, W. W. Miller, administrator’s bond for T. J. Boyd; 7 May 1883

 50      letters of administration to Willie Boyd for T. J. Boyd, deceased intestate; 7 May 1883

 51   J. O. Hunt Jr., W. J. Atkins, J. T. Reynolds, administrator’s bond for J. O. Hunt; 7 May 1883

 51      letters of administration to J. O. Hunt Jr. for J. O. Hunt, deceased intestate; 7 May 1883

 52   poor house commissioner’s report for Apr. 1883 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, G. W. Bufford; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, John Hinson, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Cassy Clark, Bettie Hinson, Rachael Milton, Mary Bailey, Rhoda Bailey, Ella White

 52   Thomas H. Cherry, oath as deputy sheriff; May 1883

 53   poor house commissioner’s report for May 1883 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, G. W. Bufford; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, John Hinson, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Cassy Clark, Bettie Hinson, Rachael Milton, Mary Bailey, Rhoda Bailey, Ella White

 53      settlement with D. M. Lewis, executor of William Rorie; 2 Jun 1883

 54      settlement with G. W. Hart, administrator of W. A. Hart; 28 May 1883

 54      commissioner’s report on year’s provisions for Rhoda Dunbar, widow of W. L. Dunbar; 2 Jun 1883

 55   sale of the estate of W. L. Dunbar; buyers include Mrs. R. E. Thomas, J. W. Kelly, Mrs. Rhoda Dunbar, R. E. Thomas, Toby Slaughter, B. H. Dunbar, Dick Collins, W. C. Bradford, A. J. Davis, Dissey Smith, Martha Slaughter, William Welker, T. W. Lewis Sr., W. M. Bibb, W. T. Lewis, Wade Tucker, L. P. Hays, Ned McFall

 60   poor house commissioner’s report for June 1883 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, G. W. Bufford; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, John Hinson, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Cassy Clark, Bettie Hinson, Rachael Milton, Mary Bailey, Rhoda Bailey

 60   Rhoda Dunbar vs. W. C. Bradford & others, petition for homestead & dower; commissioners set apart 295 acres; 21 Jun 1883

 61   sale of the estate of J. O. Hunt; buyers include J. O. Hunt Jr., W. J. Hunt, Silas Johnson, Dwight Childs, W. A. Freeman, Frank Hackney, Frank Sanderson, L. C. Austin, Jef Betts, W. H. Bryant, Fleming Elam, Jesse Gilbert, Sallie Hunt, Joel Gilbert; heirs were Lizzie Shelton, Nannie Mize, W. J. Hunt, J. O. Hunt, R. L. Hunt, Mary J. Hunt, A. F. Hunt, Sue E. Hunt, T. H. Hunt, Sallie E. Hunt; J. O. Hunt died 31 May 1882

 68   J. M. Turner records stock mark; 26 Jul 1883

 68   A. Hillman records stock mark; 27 Jul 1883

 68   poor house commissioner’s report for July 1883 by George Dougherty, G. W. Bufford; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, John Hinson, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Cassy Clark, Bettie Hinson, Rachael Milton, Mary Bailey, Rhoda Bailey

 69      settlement with D. M. Lewis, executrix of William Rorie; 6 Aug 1883

 69      settlement with W. P. Cole, administrator of L. J. Moore; 28 Jul 1883

 69      inventory of T. J. Boyd by Willie Boyd; property was attached by Grange Warehouse Association; 6 Aug 1883

 70      settlement with R. B. Lisenby, administrator of John Malory; 18 Jul 1883

 70   jury of inquest at LaGrange Iron Works on 26 May 1883, investigating an unknown white male who drowned in the backwaters of Tennessee River

 71      settlement with W. J. Folks, administrator of Levina Milton; 2 Aug 1883

 71      inventory of notes and accounts of S. P. Whitten; mentions Methodist Publishing House, Humboldt property, 3 heirs unnamed

 72   J. D. Murphy vs. Nettie K. Nolin:  commissioners lay off 1/7 interest (104 acres on Cumberland River) in estate of J. T. Nolin for Nettie Murphy; 3 Aug 1883

 73   poor house commissioner’s report for Aug. 1883 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, G. W. Bufford; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, John Hinson, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Cassy Clark, Bettie Hinson, Rachael Milton, Mary Bailey, Rhoda Bailey

 74   oath of J. M. Lewis as justice of the peace for Dist. 6; 3 Sep 1883

 74      settlement with C. C. Parker, administrator of Dudley Parker; 10 Aug 1883

 75      settlement with G. W. Dowdy, administrator of W. B. Powers; 31 Aug 1883

 75   sale of the estate of W. B. Powers; buyers include George Smith, Wilse Webb, A. J. Dowdy, James Steele, R. E. Thomas, John Kelly, Billy Gilbert, George Shuff, Mary Powers, Henry Powers

 76   poor house commissioner’s report for Sep. 1883 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, G. W. Bufford; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, John Hinson, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Cassy Clark, Bettie Hinson, Rachael Milton, Mary Bailey, Rhoda Bailey

 78      quarterly jail commissioner’s report; 5 inmates

 78      settlement with J. W. Stewart, administrator of Rachel French; 15 Sep 1883

 78      settlement with L. D. Hargis, administrator of Nelson Griffin; 3 Sep 1883

 79   will of Nettie Jane Murphy:  husband Jefferson Davis Murphy, brother Phillip B. Nolin, brother Johnath T. Nolin, brother William B. Nolin; executor is husband J. D. Murphy; wit:  R. Ledbetter, G. T. Robertson; written 17 Jul 1883 at Iron Mountain, proven Oct 1883

 80   poor house commissioner’s report for Oct. 1883 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, J. M. Taylor; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, John Hinson, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Cassy Clark, Bettie Hinson, Rachael Milton, Mary Bailey, Rhoda Bailey

 80   will of James A. Walker:  wife Parthenia, son Horace Greely Walker, other children unnamed; wit:  William H. Walker, G. C. Scott; written 30 Oct 1883, proven Nov 1883

 81   jury of inquest on 31 Oct 1883 to investigate the death of Wash Jones on 31 Oct, due to consumption

 81   sale of the estate of Elijah Dowdy by R. E. Thomas, administrator; buyers were A. J. Dowdy, S. B. Williams, C. R. Powers, Bill Tuck, Jack Atkins, George Dowdy, Henry Thomas, M. J. Parchman; 20 Aug 1883

 82   A. C. Turner, William Varner, W. E. Reynolds, M. W. Tucker, W. H. Keel, William J. Atkins, constable bond for Dist. 2; 5 Nov 1883

 84   T. W. Dennis, L. Herndon, N. G. Brandon, H. L. Watson, poor house overseer’s bond; 1 Oct 1883

 84   J. M. Lewis, D. A. Norfleet, T. H. Cherry, justice of the peace bond for Dist. 6; 1 Oct 1883

 85   will of Isham Barber:  wife Eveline Barber, grandchildren Abram Brinson & Henry Smith, son Robert Barber, daughter Juda Ann Outlaw, grandchildren Robert Stevenson, Isreal Milam, Nancy Killebrew, Thomas Killebrew; wit:  Alex Baynham, S. D. Bradford; written 11 Jan 1883

 85   will of Adam Dickson of Montgomery County:  wife Matilda G. Dickson, daughter Elisa Washington (wife of D. H. West); wit:  J. F. Bishop, George Stacker; written 26 Jul 1870

 86   poor house commissioner’s report for Nov. 1883 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, J. M. Taylor; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, John Hinson, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Cassy Clark, Bettie Hinson, Rachael Milton, Mary Bailey, Rhoda Bailey

 87   sale of the estate of H. G. Davis by A. C. Davis, administrator; buyers were John Coleman, A. C. Davis, T. J. Weaver, John Nance

 87   G. W. Bufford, W. G. Wofford, J. A. Cole, L. A. Jobe, D. A. Norfleet, P. T. Wofford, S. D. Scarborough, G. Brandon, J. B. Crockerell, R. Biggs, T. J. Weaver, L. T. Hewell, W. J. Atkins, L. Herndon, sheriff’s bond; 1 Oct 1883

 89   L. T. Hewel, R. B. Lisenby, J. G. Killebrew, W. J. Bennett, deputy sheriff’s bond; 5 Nov 1883

 90   John P. Bufford’s oath as deputy sheriff; December 1883

 90   G. H. Largent, P. T. Wofford, E. A. Scarborough, justice of the peace bond for Dist. 11; 3 Dec 1883

 91      additional sale of the estate of W. L. Dunbar by administrator B. H. Dunbar

 92   poor house commissioner’s report for Dec. 1883 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, J. M. Taylor; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, John Hinson, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Cassy Clark, Bettie Hinson, Rachael Milton, Mary Bailey, Rhoda Bailey, Gilbert Page

 94   jury of inquest on 27 Dec 1883 at the house of J. E. Cook to investigate the body of Cinthiana A. Glasgow, who was shot by J. E. Cook

 94   jury of inquest on 1 Jan 1884 near Dover to investigate the body of J. E. Cook, who was shot by a mob

 94   jury of inquest on 13 Dec 1883 at the residence of T. D. Toombs to investigate the body of a child of Delphie Milam, born dead

 95      quarterly jail commissioners’ report; inmates include James Varner (lunatic), Mason Bryant (fine & imprisonment), Granville Moody (lunatic), Isham Jackson (imprisoned by court), Mary Stone (imprisoned by court)

 96      settlement with Smith Crockerell, administrator of John Elliott; 31 Dec 1883

 97   poor house commissioner’s report for Jan. 1884 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, J. M. Taylor; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, John Hinson, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Cassy Clark, Bettie Hinson, Rachael Milton, Mary Bailey, Rhoda Bailey, Gil Page, Anthony Fletcher, Em Fletcher

 97   B. H. Dunbar, L. Summers, road commissioner’s bond for Dist. 1; 4 Feb 1884

 98   sale of the estate of O. C. Hix; buyers were H. O. Lee, Martin & Allen

101      Hamutel Gentry vs. John F. Porter:  commissioners set off one third of the land of S L. Gentry as plaintiff’s dower, comprising mansion house and 70 acres; 1 Feb 1884

102      settlement with Charles Coppedge, county trustee, for the year ending 1 Apr 1882

108      settlement with Charles Coppedge, county trustee, for the year ending 1 Apr 1883

114   J. M. Allan, J. W. Stout, J. C. Steger, justice of the peace bond for Dist. 7; 7 Jan 1884

116   C. W. Crockett, J. W. Rice, L. Herndon, J. H. Weaks, county court chairman’s bond; Jan 1884

116   G. C. Robertson, L. Herndon, R. Biggs, coroner’s bond; 1 Oct 1883

117      Charles Coppedge, Reuben Biggs, J. W. Rice, L. Herndon, J. B. Crockerell, J. C. Steger, J. H. Weaks, Z. T. Walter, T. H. Ezell, county trustee’s bond; 1 Oct 1883

119      Charles Coppedge, Reuben Biggs, J. W. Rice, L. Herndon, J. B. Crockerell, J. C. Steger, J. H. Weaks, Z. T. Walter, T. H. Ezell, county trustee’s bond for school taxes; 1 Oct 1883

120      Charles Coppedge, Reuben Biggs, J. W. Rice, L. Herndon, J. B. Crockerell, J. C. Steger, J. H. Weaks, Z. T. Walter, T. H. Ezell, county trustee’s bond for county taxes; 1 Oct 1883

121      Charles Coppedge, Reuben Biggs, J. W. Rice, L. Herndon, J. B. Crockerell, J. C. Steger, J. H. Weaks, Z. T. Walter, T. H. Ezell, county trustee’s bond for small offenses; 1 Oct 1883

122      settlement with W. J. Atkins, administrator of Mary Pervis & Hannah Reece; 7 Feb 1884

122      settlement with W. J. Atkins, guardian for J. T. Nolin; 7 heirs each due $208.96:  Willie Nolin (by guardian A. C. Nolin), Phil Nolin, Mattie Nolin, Johnie Nolin; 7 Feb 1884

124      settlement with A. C. Davis, administrator of H. G. Davis; 15 Feb 1884

124      settlement with W. J. Atkins, administrator of John Griffy; 7 Feb 1884

125      Charles Coppedge, Reuben Biggs, J. W. Rice, L. Herndon, J. B. Crockerell, J. C. Steger, J. H. Weaks, Z. T. Walter, T. H. Ezell, county trustee’s bond for highway taxes; 1 Oct 1883

126      settlement with R. Ledbetter, administrator of James Dunlap; 7 Apr 1884

126      settlement with W. J. Spiceland, administrator of E. R. Spiceland; 21 Mar 1884

127      quarterly jail commissioners’ report; inmates are James Varner & Granville Moody, lunatics; Apr 1884

128   poor house commissioner’s report for first 3 months of 1884 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, J. M. Taylor; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, John Hinson, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Cassy Clark, Bettie Hinson, Rachael Milton, Mary Bailey, Rhoda Bailey, Gil Page, Anthony Fletcher, Emeline Fletcher, Elnora Clark

128   School District 40 to be subdivided, including all of the district north of Leatherwood Creek

128      settlement with B. H. Dunbar, administrator of W. L. Dunbar; 22 Mar 1884

129   jury of inquest on 21 Jan 1884 at the residence of William Wright, to investigate an infant child of Stella Pinner who died a natural death

130   will of H. M. Taylor:  wife Rebecca Taylor, children not named; executor is T. J. Weaver; written 29 Aug 1883, proven May 1884; test:  W. W. Smith, J. A. Smith

131      settlement with W. J. Bennett, administrator of Samuel Downs; 14 Apr 1884

131   poor house commissioner’s report for Apr. 1884 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, J. M. Taylor; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, John Hinson, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Cassy Clark, Bettie Hinson, Rachael Milton, Mary Bailey, Rhoda Bailey, Gil Page, Anthony Fletcher, Emeline Fletcher, Elnora Clark

132   poor house commissioner’s report for Apr. 1884 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, J. M. Taylor; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, John Hinson, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Cassy Clark, Bettie Hinson, Rachael Milton, Mary Bailey, Rhoda Bailey, Gil Page, Anthony Fletcher, Emeline Fletcher, Elnora Clark

132   T. M. Dennis, L. Herndon, C. C. Rolls, G. W. McElvoy, R. A. Parker, poor house overseer’s bond; 2 Jun 1884

133      widow’s provisions for the widow of O. C. Hix; 22 May 1884

133   poor house commissioner’s report for June 1884 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, J. M. Taylor; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Cassy Clark, Bettie Hinson, Rachael Milton, Rhoda Bailey, Gil Page, Emeline Fletcher, Elnora Clark

134      William J. Atkins, W. A. West, W. R. J. Free, J. B. Crockerell, public administrator’s bond; 9 Jul 1884

135   J. M. T. Rolls, W. J. Atkins, E. Kelly, justice of the peace bond for Dist. 5; 7 Jul 1884

135   jail commissioner’s report for July 1884:  James Varner, Granville Moody & Thomas Bell (lunacy), William Sanderson (assault & battery), Elbert Hunter (attempted murder)

137      commission recommends new mail route from Dover to Stewart

138      inventory and sale of Marina Stamper by administrator T. D. Morrow; buyers include George Griffin, John Burkhart, B. L. Bibb, A. R. Morrow, James Stamper, T. W. Morrow, George Stamper, Jo Gibbs, A. J. Armstrong, P. Gibbs, Taylor Travis; 17 May 1884

140   poor house commissioner’s report for July 1884 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, J. M. Taylor; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Bettie Hinson, Rachael Milton, Emeline Fletcher

140   jail commissioner’s updated report for July 1884:  Thomas Bell (lunacy) has been released to friends

141      settlement with Charles Coppedge, county trustee for the year ending 1 Apr 1884

148      inventory and sale of the estate of Dr. T. J. Pinner by administrator W. J. Atkins; 25 Aug 1884

150   will of Joseph Gray:  sons Martin J. Gray, Peter F. Gray, Fredric P. Gray have already received their inheritances; daughters Mary V. Traylor and Nancy Emily Weaks get the 814-acre homestead in Dist. 6, excepting ¼-acre to be set aside as a grave yard, where his wife is already buried; wit:  E. F. Dixon, James A. Lowery, S. C. Jennings; written 18 Dec 1877, proven Sept. 1884

151   P. N. Ross records stock mark; 6 Sep 1884

151   R. N. Pulley records stock mark; 8 Sep 1884

151   Oscar Reynolds records stock mark

152   jail commissioner’s report for Aug. 1884:  William Sanders, James Varner, Granville Moody, Sterling Marshall

152   poor house commissioner’s report for Aug. 1884 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, J. M. Taylor; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Bettie Hinson, Rachael Milton, Emeline Fletcher

153   R. S. Lemaster, oath as deputy county court clerk; Sept. 1884

153   jail commissioner’s report for Oct. 1884:  James Varner, Bud Kenerly, Emeline Fletcher, Sterling Marshall; since last report, one inmate has died and one was released

154   poor house commissioner’s report for Sep. 1884 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, J. M. Taylor; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Rachael Milton, Emeline Fletcher

155      inventory and sale of the estate of James Barnes by administrator A. L. Weaks; buyers include W. H. Stavely, J. C. Barnes, W. H. Slaughter, N. T. Neighbours, W. T. McMullen, Allen Weaks, R. H. Baylor, L. A. Bell, A. T. Barnes, George Barnes, J. P. Barnes, J. D. Burcham, Sam Barnes, Mary Harris, W. T. Chadwick, Frank Rougemont, J. H. Barnes, C. S. Collier

157   jury of inquest on 28 Apr 1884 at the house of Steve Morrow, to investigate the body of Squire Morrow, who died by accidental drowning

158   jury of inquest on 28 Apr 1884 at the house of Steve Morrow, to investigate the body of Edery F. Morrow, who died by accidental drowning

158   jury of inquest on 17 Sep 1884 at the Crisp place, to investigate the body of John Rhineker, who committed suicide with a pistol on the evening of 16 Sep 1884

159   G. M. Sizemore, H. H. McGee, J. A. Cole, B. H. Boswell, constable bond for Dist. 10; 6 Oct 1884

160   Wiley G. Poole, W. J. Bennett, S. J. Spiceland, H. H. Hutchinson, E. P. Weaks, Newman Brandon, constable bond for Dist. 8; 6 Oct 1884

162   A. C. Turner, M. W. Tucker, Alex Bagwell, W. E. Reynolds, Wm. J. Atkins, Wm. Varner, constable bond for Dist. 2; 1 Sep 1884

164   E. Kelly, L. Herndon, J. R. Carney, W. J. Atkins, J. L. Daugherty, E. E. Brokaw, J. M. Taylor, M. M. Lee, constable bond for Dist. 7; 1 Sep 1884

165   R. W. Bogard, E. T. Bogard, B. T. Bogard, T. S. Norden, constable bond for Dist. 3; 1 Sep 1884

167   W. F. Parker, J. H. Scarborough, P. T. Wofford, constable bond for Dist. 11; 25 Sep 1884

168   B. F. Dunlap, L. Herndon, J. L. Rutland, W. A. Dennis, M. M. Lee, J. R. Carney, constable bond for Dist. 9; 1 Sep 1884

170   C. C. Rolls, W. J. Shemwell, H. C. Hutchinson, J. A. Cole, Thomas Rolls, J. W. Brigham, I. W. Folks, G. W. Martin, J. W. Smith, sheriff’s bond; 1 Sep 1884

172   G. R. Owen, J. B. Crockerell, W. M. Webb, H. A. Armstead, W. J. Atkins, G. C. Robertson, L. Summers, constable bond for Dist. 1; 6 Oct 1884

174   Sam Crain, J. B. Crockerell, J. M. Sexton, William J. Atkins, D. D. P. Phillips, M. F. Brandon, P. C. Wallace, N. E. Yarboro, J. L. Dabbs; 6 Oct 1884

176   J. A. Townzen, R. N. Parker, R. Biggs, P. T. Wofford, W. T. Hart, constable bond for Dist. 7; 6 Oct 1884

178   Thomas H. Shemwell, W. J. Shemwell, Thomas Rolls, W. J. Atkins, L. Herndon, N. G. Brandon, constable bond for Dist. 4; 1 Sep 1884

179      Charles Ralston, J. B. Crockerell, John Sawyer, G. W. Hart, P. T. Wofford, constable bond for Dist. 6; 6 Oct 1884

181   P. T. Wofford, J. H. Scarborough, S. D. Scarborough, W. F. Parker, F. C. Gray, W. G. Wofford, T. W. Lewis, W. T. Hart, R. Biggs, J. A. Townzen, trustee’s bond for state taxes; 6 Oct 1884

183   P. T. Wofford, J. H. Scarborough, S. D. Scarborough, W. F. Parker, F. C. Gray, W. G. Wofford, T. W. Lewis, W. T. Hart, R. Biggs, J. A. Townzen, trustee’s bond for small offenses; 6 Oct 1884

183   P. T. Wofford, J. H. Scarborough, S. D. Scarborough, W. F. Parker, F. C. Gray, W. G. Wofford, T. W. Lewis, W. T. Hart, R. Biggs, J. A. Townzen, trustee’s bond for school taxes; 6 Oct 1884

185   P. T. Wofford, J. H. Scarborough, S. D. Scarborough, W. F. Parker, F. C. Gray, W. G. Wofford, T. W. Lewis, W. T. Hart, R. Biggs, J. A. Townzen, trustee’s bond for county taxes; 6 Oct 1884

187   P. T. Wofford, J. H. Scarborough, S. D. Scarborough, W. F. Parker, F. C. Gray, W. G. Wofford, T. W. Lewis, W. T. Hart, R. Biggs, J. A. Townzen, trustee’s bond for highway taxes; 6 Oct 1884

188   E. G. Sexton, H. H. McGee, J. A. Cole, J. M. Sexton, Z. T. Walter, G. W. Wynns, B. H. Boswell, J. A. Parker, J. H. Boswell, G. W. Boswell, W. G. Wofford, T. W. Lewis, county court clerk’s bond; 6 Oct 1884

193   poor house commissioner’s report for Oct. 1884 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, J. M. Taylor; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Rachael Milton, Sarah Winters, Marion Winters

193   jail commissioner’s report for Oct. 1884:  five inmates

194      inventory and sale of the estate of B. Downs; 22 Aug 1884

196      inventory of the estate of T. J. Neely by A. E. Neely, administratrix; 16 Dec 1884

197   W. T. Dowdy, R. E. Thomas, L. Summers, apprentice bond for E. G. C. Dowdy and Q. L. Dowdy; 3 Nov 1884

197      apprenticeship of E. G. C. Dowdy (age 15) and Q. L. Dowdy (age 13) to W. T. Dowdy; 3 Nov 1884

198   John Daugherty, Thomas Rolls, C. C. Rolls, poor house overseers’ bond; 6 Oct 1884

198   L. Summers, R. E. Thomas, H. A. Armstead, T. W. Lewis, deputy sheriff’s bond; 3 Nov 1884

199   poor house commissioner’s report for Nov. 1884 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, J. M. Taylor; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Rachael Milton, Sarah Winters, Marion Winters, J. C. Peppers

200      settlement with W. J. Bennett, administrator of O. Champion; 18 Oct 1884

201      inventory and sale of the estate of R. J. French by John Largent, administrator

203   D. J. McCann, G. C. Robertson, William Woods, justice of the peace bond for Dist. 11; 8 Dec 1884

204   years’ provisions for A. E. Neely, widow of T. J. Neely, by commissioners J. M. Kingins, T. J. Fletcher, D. N. Wallace; 31 May 1884

204   E. M. Miles, L. Herndon, road commissioner’s bond for Dist. 9; 9 Dec 1884

205   will of Samuel Dunbar:  wife unnamed, oldest daughter Catey, second daughter Maggie, sister Claricy, sister Ann; executors are W. C. Bradford & T. W. Lewis; test:  A. G. Halliday, H. A. Armstead, W. B. Scott; written 8 Dec 1884

206   poor house commissioner’s report for Dec. 1884 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, J. M. Taylor; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, Cordelia Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Rachael Milton, Sarah Winters, Marion Winters, J. C. Peppers; Cordelia Melton died on or about December 7

207   jury of inquest on 3 Dec 1884 at Long Creek, to investigate the body of R. N. Pully, who died of natural causes

207   jury of inquest on 25 Dec 1884 at the residence of William King, to investigate the body of F. M. Dennis, who died of a fall from his horse on the highway, on 24 Dec

208   sale of the estate of J. F. Suratt by administrator W. J. Bennett; 31 Oct 1884

208   jail commissioner’s report for Jan. 1885:  inmates were James Varner, Emeline Fletcher, Harrison Cordle

209   poor house commissioner’s report for Jan. 1885 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, J. M. Taylor; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, J. C. Peppers, Catharine Wilhite, Rachael Milton, Sarah Winters, Marion Winters, James Edwards, Bettie Edwards, Morgan Edwards, Thomas Lewis, Mollie Harris, Daisy Harris

209   year’s provisions set off for the widow of Samuel Dunbar; Jan 1885

210   C. F. Barnes, John H. Chadwick, James H. Chadwick, A. L. Weaks, J. P. Barnes, constable bond for Dist. 12; 2 Feb 1885

211   sale of the estate of D. Brunson by administrator W. C. Biggs; buyers were Mrs. Stone, Mrs. L. Roper, W. Stone, James Smith, Albert Betts, N. E. Yarbrough, R. W. Bogard, J. D. Parker; 16 Jan 1885

212      inventory of the personal property of the estate of Samuel Dunbar

214   sale of the estate of Samuel Dunbar; buyers were B. H. Dunbar, widow, E. Brinton, T. Harris, George Wilson, Wade Tucker, Joshua Walker, W. M. Webb, James Hampton, A. Hall, G. W. Scott, A. Naylor, W. R. Wilson, W. F. Lewis, Bob Lewallen, Lowdy Summers, C. Turner, Frank Gentry, Sam Stanfill, John Nance, John Slaughter, A. Halliday, J. S. Williams, Ned McFall, John Clinard; 20 Jan 1885

215   C. M. Brandon, J. W. Smith, S. D. Scarborough, trustees’ bond for the personal property of W. T. Hart; 16 Jan 1885

216   C. W. Crockett, county court chairman’s report for the year 1884

221   poor house commissioner’s report for Feb. 1885 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, J. M. Taylor; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, J. C. Peppers, Catharine Wilhite, Rachael Milton, Sarah Winters, Marion Winters, Thomas Lewis, James Edwards, Bettie Edwards, Mollie Harris, Daisy Harris, William Manard

221   F. B. Smith, J. W. Smith, J. C. Steger, justice of the peace bond for Dist. 7; 2 Mar 1885

222   J. C. Dilling, G. W. Boswell, W. F. Stalls, apprentice bond for William Manning, age 12; 2 Mar 1885

223   court apprentices William Manning, age 12, to J. C Dilling; 2 Mar 1885

224   sale of the estate of H. F. Johnson by administrator W. J. Atkins; buyers included D. M. Johnson, T. W. Brake, Mary Smith, J. T. Shelby, W. H. Bryant, Sam Outlaw, D. Keatts, A. D. Gray, Albert Milam, John Bibb, Wilson Outlaw, William Shelby, A. C. Turner, J. A. Blane, Sandy West, Jeff Gray, Jesse Gilbert, Peter Terrell; 12 Feb 1885

225      settlement with W. G. Moore, administrator of Eliza Palmer; 2 Mar 1885

226      settlement with Charles Coppedge, county trustee for the year ending 1 Oct 1884

233   sale of the estate of Hugh Halliday by administrator Hugh Halliday; buyers were W. B. Halliday, A. C. Turner, W. W. Cherry, Thomas Halliday

233      homestead and dower laid off for Mary J. French, widow of R. J. French, by commissioners J. H. Chadwick, A. L. Weaks, W. G. Moore Sr.; tracts of 56 acres, 50 acres, 50 acres, 50 acres, 100 acres, 40 acres in Dist. 12 on Hurricane Creek; 27 Jan 1885

235   poor house commissioner’s report for March 1885 by Lewis Herndon, George Dougherty, J. M. Taylor; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Rachael Milton, Sarah Winters, Marion Winters, James Edwards, Bettie Edwards, J. C. Peppers, Thomas Lewis, Daisy Harris

236      settlement with R. D. Parker, administrator of J. W. Norrid; 2 Apr 1885

236   jury of inquest on 4 Mar 1885 at the Dover home of Calvin Williams, to investigate the body of John Williams, dead of natural causes

237   E. M. Miles, L. Herndon, H. L. Watson, justice of the peace bond for Dist. 9; 6 Apr 1885

238   W. G. Moore, J. H. Chadwick, G. H. Largent, C. C. Rolls, surveyor’s bond; 6 Apr 1885

238   L. Herndon, G. W. Gatlin, E. M. Miles, special bond; 6 Mar 1885

239      inventory of the notes and accounts of the estate of Jesse Vinson, by administrator Carroll Jones

240   sale of the estate of J. L. Rutland by administrator L. Herndon; buyers include J. T. Wofford, James Dilling, Robert Byrd, George Sanford, Richard Eaves, H. C. Agy, Jim Cook, Sallie Rutland, Jimmie Lane, John Gardner, Charles Herndon, Silas Rutland, Miles Dunbar, George Stalls, Charles Deason, E. J. Boyd, J. D. Murphy, Griffin Lane, Henry Sikes, Robert Bird, Pink Wofford, Bill Lyons, Lee Bailey, W. A. McCraw; 13 Feb 1885

242   sale of the estate of T. W. Dennis; buyers include W. A. Dennis, Minnie Dennis, C. C. Parker, Ben Stone, Ben Dunlap, Jesse Stone, R. A. Parker, R. M. Weston, A. R. Williams, George Geurin, Thomas Dill, T. C. Miles, Sam Weston, H. H. Tharpe, A. C. Nolin, G. W. Jackson, I. W. Folks

244   jail commissioner’s report for Apr. 1885:  inmates were James Varner (lunatic), Emeline Fletcher (lunatic), Harrison Cordle, William Stone, Simon Evans, Bob Nippers (received 6 Feb, escaped 31 Mar)

244   poor house commissioner’s report for April 1885 by Lewis Herndon, J. M. Taylor, P. P. Fitzhugh; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, Rachael Milton, Catharine Wilhite, Sarah Winters, Marion Winters, J. C. Peppers, James Edwards, Bettie Edwards, Thomas Lewis, Daisy Harris

245      additional sale of T. W. Dennis by administrator L. Herndon; land sold to G. W. Gatlin

245   sale of the estate of George Daugherty by administrator J. L. Daugherty; buyers were Bob Daugherty, H. C. Crisp, Thomas Kernell, T. J. Carney, Bob Williams, Emily Sanders; 9 May 1885

245   years’ provisions laid off for the widow of George Daugherty; 28 Apr 1885

246   J. A. Parker, H. H. McGee, J. M. Taylor, H. A. Carney, justice of the peace bond for Dist. 4; 4 May 1885

247   poor house commissioner’s report for May 1885 by Lewis Herndon, J. M. Taylor, P. P. Fitzhugh; residents were Ed Allen, William Melton, Catharine Wilhite, Rachael Milton, Sarah Winters, Marion Winters, J. C. Peppers, James Edwards, Bettie Edwards, Thomas Lewis

248   poor house commissioner’s report for June 1885 by Lewis Herndon, J. M. Taylor, P. P. Fitzhugh; residents were Ed Allen, Thomas Lewis, James Edwards, Bettie Edwards, Catharine Wilhite, Rachael Milton

248   jail commissioner’s report for July 1885:  inmates were James Varner (lunatic), Emeline Fletcher (lunatic), Gus Mathis, Curren Mathis

249      settlement with J. W. Weaks, administrator of Joseph Gray; 6 Jun 1885

249      settlement with J. D. Dilday, administrator of B. Downs; 11 Jun 1885

250   sale of the estate of T. F. Elliott by administrator T. H. Shemwell; buyers were J. T. Knott, F. M. Williams, W. F. Ford, J. A. Wilkinson, Mary Elliott, R. A. Knott, A. C. Ellis, T. F. Elliott Jr.

250      William J. Atkins & J. M. Allan, commissioners to select a poor house farm for the county, recommend either the N. Brandon farm (600 acres) or the J. G. Buckingham place (132)

251      settlement with L. Herndon, special trustee of the estate of T. W. Dennis

252   poor house commissioner’s report for July 1885 by Lewis Herndon, J. M. Taylor, P. P. Fitzhugh; residents were Ed Allen, Thomas Lewis, James Edwards, Bettie Edwards, Catharine Wilhite, Rachael Milton, Daniel Peppers

252      additional sale of the estate of Samuel Dunbar by W. C. Bradford, executor

252      inventory of the estate of Hugh Halliday by administrator James Halliday; 25 Aug 1885

253   will of Rhoda Dunbar:  Leona Black gets money and property if she stays with her, otherwise the property goes to nephew C. D. Allen; all other property goes to nephew C. D. Allen, who is named Executor; wit:  John T. Parchman, G. R. Owen; written 4 May 1885, proven Aug. term 1885

253      settlement with J. W. Weaks, administrator of Joseph Gray; 7 Sep 1885

254   will of Alex M. Cobb:  wife Margaret Cobb to keep homestead of 117 acres; granddaughter Cora Cobb Mosely, daughter and only heir of his deceased son (?) Irwin Cobb, to have 1/3 share of a full heir; other heirs include B. T. Bogard, C. B. Cobb; wit:  J. A. Smith, R. B. Lisenby; written 11 Aug 1885, proven Sept. 1885 term

255   poor house commissioner’s report for Aug. 1885 by Lewis Herndon, P. P. Fitzhugh; residents were Ed Allen, Thomas Lewis, Catharine Wilhite, Rachael Milton, James Edwards, Bettie Edwards, Daniel Peppers, John Peppers; William Melton died since the previous report

255   years’ provisions set off for the widow of H. R. Shemwell

256      additional settlement with B. H. Dunbar, administrator of W. L. Dunbar; 29 Sep 1885

257   sale of the estate of A. M. Cobb by executor W. J. Atkins; buyers were W. P. Cobb, D. C. McGregor, Nance & Weaver, Silas Yarbrough, Jacob Nicholas, John Crain, George Knight, Carter Edwards, Mrs. Margaret Cobb, W. R. J. Free, C. B. Cobb, M. L. Roper, J. W. Cobb

258   will of J. A. Townzen:  various property goes to Susan Tidwell; wit:  J. G. Robertson, J. D. Howell, Sam Johnson; written 9 Sep 1885

258   G. W. Bufford, P. T. Wofford, L. Herndon, R. Biggs, L. D. Hargis, S. D. Scarborough, coroner’s bond; 5 Oct 1885

259   jail commissioner’s report for October 1885:  inmates were James Varner (lunatic), Emeline Fletcher (lunatic), M. C. Shemwell, George Ellis

260   poor house commissioner’s report for Sept 1885 by J. M. Taylor, Lewis Herndon, P. P. Fitzhugh; residents were Ed Allen, Thomas Lewis, Daniel Peppers, J. C. Peppers, James Edwards, Bettie Edwards, Catharine Wilhite, Rachael Milton, Henry Jordan

261   P. T. Wofford, R. Biggs, John G. Buckingham, S. D. Scarborough, J. H. Scarborough, J. A. Cole, W. G. Wofford, William Woods, county trustee’s bond for state taxes; 5 Oct 1885

263   P. T. Wofford, R. Biggs, John G. Buckingham, S. D. Scarborough, J. H. Scarborough, J. A. Cole, W. G. Wofford, William Woods, county trustee’s bond for county taxes; 5 Oct 1885

264   P. T. Wofford, R. Biggs, John G. Buckingham, S. D. Scarborough, J. H. Scarborough, J. A. Cole, W. G. Wofford, William Woods, county trustee’s bond for school taxes; 5 Oct 1885

265   P. T. Wofford, R. Biggs, John G. Buckingham, S. D. Scarborough, J. H. Scarborough, J. A. Cole, W. G. Wofford, William Woods, county trustee’s bond for road taxes; 5 Oct 1885

267   P. T. Wofford, R. Biggs, John G. Buckingham, S. D. Scarborough, J. H. Scarborough, J. A. Cole, W. G. Wofford, William Woods, county trustee’s bond for bridal taxes; 5 Oct 1885

268   P. T. Wofford, R. Biggs, John G. Buckingham, S. D. Scarborough, J. H. Scarborough, J. A. Cole, W. G. Wofford, William Woods, county trustee’s bond for small offenses; 5 Oct 1885

269      settlement with J. D. Dilday, administrator of Benjamin Downs; 16 Oct 1885

269   sale of the estate of Rhoda Dunbar by executor C. D. Allen; buyers included Robert Clinard, John Slaughter, Green Wilson, W. T. Lewis, W. B. Halliday, Charles McGringerl, B. H. Dunbar, Charles Stacker, Wade Hampton, Mat Dunaway, Franklin Summers, A. Barker, J. H. Webb, William Webb, Tobie Slaughter, Dora Slaughter, J. F. Owen, Jo Hampton, J. E. Myze, Dora Dunbar, Mollie Owen, Sue Dunbar, G. R. Griffin; 1 Oct 1885

272   school directors of Dist. 25 adjust the boundaries of the district

272   will of F. A. Roder:  homestead of 160 acres goes to sons Albert Scipio Roder & David Atticus Roder; balance of property goes to Exulio Vignolls and Roder’s 5 children, excepting the W. B. H. Jones land which goes to Elizabeth Crutcher; sister Addie Rumfelt is chief executrix, with Exulio Vignolls, Mary C. Roder & Clara Roder assisting; wit:  F. M. Lancaster, F. E. Grice; written 10 Sep 1884, proven Oct 1885 term

273      codicil to the will of F. A. Roder:  Lucy Vignolls to have Harrison tract of land; test:  Addie Rumfelt, F. E. Grice; proven Oct 1885

273   G. A. Miles records stock mark; 2 Nov 1885

273   James Mullins records stock mark; 10 July 1886

274   poor house commissioner’s report for Oct. 1885 by J. M. Taylor, P. P. Fitzhugh, R. S. Lemaster; residents were Ed Allen, Catharine Wilhite, Thomas Lewis, Daniel Peppers, John Peppers, Rachael Milton, Bettie Edwards, Henry Jordan

274   poor house commissioner’s report for Nov. 1885 by J. M. Taylor, P. P. Fitzhugh, R. S. Lemaster; residents were Ed Allen, Thomas Lewis, Daniel Peppers, John Peppers, Henry Jordan, Catharine Wilhite, Rachael Milton, J. Moreland; James Edwards died since the previous report

275   sale of the estate of George Sanford by administrator W. J. Atkins; buyers were Jack Stone, W. J. Taylor, Sam Crain, C. Hunter, J. M. Scarborough, Bob Cook, W. J. Atkins, C. W. Crockett, S. M. Ezell, T. T. Hicks, Bob Williams, Charles Hatcher, W. F. Ford, T. H. Ezell; 24 Oct 1885

275   sale of the estate of J. A. Townzen by administrator W. J. Atkins; buyers included J. A. Glasgow, Henry Parker, G. C. Robertson, Susan Tidwell, C. W. Crockett, J. C. Steger, Sam Johnson, J. W. Stout, R. Meredith, James Townzen, W. W. Webster, C. Hatcher, Wash Mockbee; 24 Oct 1885

277   sale of the estate of H. C. Sikes by administrator W. P. Sikes; buyers include J. S. Booker, H. H. McGee, R. H. Daniel, J. J. Stavely, T. C. Stavely, J. Lane, N. Gansner, A. T. Sikes, S. F. Sikes, Wesley Sikes, A. A. Sikes, W. P. Sikes; 7 Nov 1885

278   sale of the estate of Sally Sikes by administrator W. P. Sikes; buyers include W. P. Sikes, B. E. Stavely, A. J. Gray, Dorcas Stubblefield, J. R. Moore, N. Gansner, H. H. McGee, John Helwick, M. W. Travis, H. S. Ledbetter; 7 Nov 1885

281   sale of the estate of Charlotte Blane by administrator W. J. Atkins; 12 Dec 1885

282   John Daugherty, W. J. Shemwell, Thomas Rolls, poor house commissioner’s bond; 14 Dec 1885

282   poor house commissioner’s report for Dec. 1885 by J. M. Taylor, P. P. Fitzhugh, R. S. Lemaster; residents were Ed Allen, John Peppers, Daniel Peppers, Thomas Lewis, Henry Jordan, Catharine Wilhite, Rachael Milton, Rachel Stubblefield

283   court indentures Maggie Green, age 3, to A. J. Bumpus; 1 Feb 1886

284   A. J. Bumpus, W. J. Robertson, W. R. Harrison, apprentice bond; 1 Feb 1886

284   C. W. Crockett, county court chairman’s report for 1885

289      settlement with B. H. Dunbar, administrator of W. L. Dunbar; 20 Feb 1886

290   will of Permelia Vinson:  grandson William Reid gets most property; notes on James Vinson and B. P. Vinson to be forgiven; wit:  C. Downs, E. J. Vinson; written 28 Sep 1875, proven March 1886 term

291   poor house commissioner’s report for Jan. 1886 by J. M. Taylor, P. P. Fitzhugh, R. S. Lemaster; residents were Ed Allen, Thomas Lewis, John Peppers, Daniel Peppers, Henry Jordan, Catharine Wilhite, Rachael Milton, Rachel Stubblefield

292   sale of the estate of R. C. Carter; buyer include B. F. Abernathy, H. G. Brooks, G. W. Wynns, Frank Parker, Dr. Abernathy, Dr. Brandon, F. P. Griffin, William Thompson

293   poor house commissioner’s report for Apr. 1886 by J. M. Taylor, P. P. Fitzhugh, R. S. Lemaster; residents were Ed Allen, Thomas Lewis, John Peppers, Daniel Peppers, George Elliott, Simon Stacker, Catharine Wilhite, Rachael Milton, Rachel Stubblefield; Henry Jordan died 23 Apr with consumption

293   sale of the estate of T. H. Shemwell by administrator A. C. Ellis; buyers include W. T. Griffin, H. H. Shemwell, L. J. Percell, P. N. Ross, J. W. Robertson, widow Shemwell, J. A. Wilkinson, W. C. Moore, T. D. Shemwell, W. A. Burke, G. Wallace, R. Bogard, W. H. Cherry, J. E. Shemwell

294   C. E. Walker, Robert Burns, W. G. H. Walker, constable bond for Dist. 4; 3 May 1886

296      settlement with W. J. Bennett, administrator of Orvil Champion; 30 Apr 1886

296   update to the inventory of the estate of T. W. Dennis by R. A. Parker, administrator; 1 May 1886

296      inventory of the estate of Thomas Hudson by administrator J. H. Clardy; 3 May 1886

297   sale of the estate of G. R. Hays; buyers include T. B. Hays, John Jeffries, J. T. Hays, Lum Chilton, Zeak Outlaw, J. P. Hays, John Barker, E. D. Haley, Mary Hays, Neil Slaughter

298   poor house commissioner’s report for May 1886 by J. M. Taylor, P. P. Fitzhugh, R. S. Lemaster; residents were Ed Allen, John Peppers, Daniel Peppers, Simon Stacker, Catharine Wilhite, Rachael Milton, Rachel Stubblefield; Thomas Lewis and George Elliott gone

298   poor house commissioner’s report for June 1886 by J. M. Taylor, P. P. Fitzhugh, R. S. Lemaster; residents were Ed Allen, John Peppers, Daniel Peppers, Simon Stacker, Catharine Wilhite, Rachael Milton, Rachel Stubblefield; Catharine Wilhite left about the 9th

299      settlement with John O. Hunt Jr., administrator of John O. Hunt Sr.; each heir to receive $171.40, but Nannie Mize had received more than this already; remaining 9 heirs to receive $169.83:  Lizzie Shelton, W. J. Hunt, J. O. Hunt, R. L. Hunt, Mary J. Hunt, A. F. Hunt, Sue E. Hunt, Sallie E. Hunt, T. H. Hunt; 31 May 1886

301   sale of the estate of B. F. Lineberry by administrator D. A. Norfleet; buyers include J. H. Roper, W. J. Atkins, M. G. Taylor, W. M. Edwards, E. T. Bogard, D. A. Norfleet, James McGinnis, John J. Phillips, T. W. Brake, B. L. Tanner, Abe Lineberry, J. H. Clardy, M. L. Roper, A. M. Betts, Isaac Edwards, G. G. Griffin, J. M. Ross, B. B. Bryant, Quinte Lewis, Mrs. M. Wyatt, J. M. Thweatt, Sam Smith, Alex Bagwell, C Turner; 26 Jun 1886

304      settlement with W. J. Atkins, administrator of Charlott Blair; 30 Jun 1886

304   poor house commissioner’s report for July 1886 by J. M. Taylor, P. P. Fitzhugh, R. S. Lemaster; residents were Ed Allen, John Peppers, Daniel Peppers, Simon Stacker, Ed Bailey, Rachael Milton, Rachel Stubblefield, Rilda Bailey; Rilda Bailey died 30 July; Ed Bailey discharged 31 July

305      settlement with W. J. Atkins, administrator of John Griffey; 28 Jul 1886

305   sale of the estate of J. P. Barnes by administrator Dan Largent; buyers include Thomas Mobley, W. B. Barnes, Henry Helwick, Jerry Mobley, John Largent, widow, Ben Wyatt, J. H. Chadwick, R. M. Eckels, Henry Dudley, Rodrick Barnes, C. F. Webb, R. A. McCulloch, A. L. Weaks, Dave Wadkins, Thomas Kimbro, W. H. Stavely, C. S. Collier, George Chadwick, Scott Hansel, C. F. Barnes; 21 Jul 1886

307   E. H. Brinton, E. D. Brinton, H. A. Armstead, William Varner, constable bond for Dist. 1; 6 Sep 1886

308   J. Reed Carney, H. A. Armstead, T. J. Brandon, E. C. Outlaw, W. E. Reynolds, T. W. Lewis, William Varner, constable bond for Dist. 2; 6 Sep 1886

310   W. S. Shoemaker, T. H. Ezell, I. F. Crow, W. C. Biggs, R. H. Lee, L. T. Hewell, J. M. Lee, T. J. Brandon, constable bond for Dist. 3; 6 Sep 1886

312   J. E. Shemwell, Elige Z. T. Shemwell, T. W. Lewis, J. C. Steger, P. C. Wallace, C. C. Hooks, S. B. Woodson, constable bond for Dist. 4; 6 Sep 1886

314   W. N. Thomas, T. W. Lewis, R. E. Thomas, constable bond for Dist. 6; 6 Sep 1886

316   E. Kelly, G. C. Robertson, L. Herndon, J. C. Steger, constable bond for Dist. 7; 6 Sep 1886

317   W. P. Sikes, R. Biggs, L. Herndon, J. A. Cole, constable bond for Dist. 7; 6 Sep 1886

319   Dug D. Jones, R. M. Knight, R. H. Dilday, William Jones, J. D. Murphy, L. Herndon, constable bond for Dist. 8; 6 Sep 1886

320   B. F. Dunlap, L. Herndon, J. D. Murphy, William Jones, J. C. Steger, J. R. Carney, constable bond for Dist. 9; 6 Sep 1886

322   G. M. Sizemore, B. H. Boswell, H. H. McGee, B. F. Abernathy, constable bond for Dist. 10; 6 Sep 1886

324   poor house commissioner’s report for Aug. 1886 by J. M. Taylor, P. P. Fitzhugh, R. S. Lemaster; residents were Ed Allen, Daniel Peppers, Thomas Lewis, George Elliott, Simon Stacker, Rachael Milton, Rachel Stubblefield

324   sale of the estate of F. A. Roder; buyers were James Broadway, John Daugherty, T. J. Daugherty, T. H. Cherry, Mrs. Adie Rumfelt, Fritz Rumfelt, Smith Crutcher, A. G. Cherry, Ike Waggoner, Willie Shearon; 3 Dec 1885

326      inventory of the estate of T. H. Shemwell by administrator A. C. Ellis

328   A. C. Turner, W. E. Reynolds, A. M. Morgan, M. W. Tucker, W. A. West, William Varner, sheriff’s bond; 6 Sep 1886

330   W. C. Weaks, T. W. Lewis, P. T. Wofford, William Varner, county register’s bond; 6 Sep 1886

331   E. G. Sexton, Ed Walter, J. H. Boswell, W. G. Wofford, J. A. Cole, J. M. Sexton, B. H. Boswell, H. H. McGee, J. C. Steger, J. W. Smith, county court clerk’s bond; 6 Sep 1886

335      Carroll Jones, H. L. Watson, W. G. Pool, justice of the peace bond for Dist. 8; 4 Jan 1886

336   will of James Wilson:  son C. R. Wilson gets money and 160-acre homestead, son John M. Wilson has already sold his one-third interest to his brother William G. Wilson; money devised to improvements of the family graveyard; executor is son William G. Wilson; wit:  William G. Russell, S. W. Martin; written 8 Nov 1881, proven Sept. 1886 term