CAGE, MARY

7 Jul 1851. A.B. Brown paid by Court for making coffin for Mary Cage, a pauper, in Dec 1850.

 

CALDWELL, JOSEPH P.

Will exec. 23 Jun 1853; to wife Sarah; to dau. Mary C. Couch; proceeds from sale of farm to be equally divided among Wm. B., Solomon M., and Robert R. Caldwell, Elizabeth Gee, the heirs of Martha Hayes, Mary C. Couch, John, and Lucinda Crittenden. Exec: Samuel W. Thompson. Wit: John M. and Jesse

6 Aug 1855. Will proven

22 Sep 1855. Invt. And sale; sold land warrant issued for services of sd. Caldwell in War of 1812

1 Oct 1855. Add. invt.; includes coffin and burial for Mrs. Caldwell.

28 Feb 1857. Final sett. by John M. Dodson and S.W. Thompson, Execs.; receipts from Wm. B., Lucinda, R.B., and S.M. Caldwell, Elizabeth Gee, Mary Couch, and S.W. Thompson for $31015 each; receipts from J.C., Samuel P., and W.H. Hays, Talitha Aly, and Julian Stansbury for $6.50 each.

 

CALHOUN (CALHOON), WILLIAM

2 Jul 1838. Thos. L. Hoyle app. Adm.

Sep 1838. Sale held 26 Jul 1838 by Adm.; buyers include James (one Tomahawk .12¼), John, and Jordan Calhoun.

1 Oct 18380 Sheriff ordered to bring Mary Calhoun, an orphan child of Wm. Calhoun, into Court to be disposed as the directs.

1 Aug 1840; 4 Mar 1845; 4 Mar 1846; 29 Jan 1848. Sett. by Adm.

26 Jan 1851. Sett. by Adm.; paid J. Foster and wife, heirs.

9 Jan 1855. for total. amount.

 

CALLAHAN, JOHN NELSON

4 Jan 1841. John Callahan of Kentucky, app. Adm.

1 Mar 1841.Inv. of sale by Henry Goforth, agent for John Callahan, Adm.

 

CALLOWAY, GRACE S.

7 Nov 1853. R.J.F. Calloway app. Adm.

2 Jan 1854. Invt. of sale by Adm.; buyers include Mrs. Calloway

28 Feb 1856. Sett. by Adm.; receipt of N.T. Callaway "for division".

 

CALWELL

loose scrap of paper. “This the 21st of Dec. 1855 Wm. George Clk. Marion Calwell, Honey Creek PO, Mcdonal Co. Mo."

 

CAMERON, ARCHIBALD

Will exec. 24 Feb 1832, proven Sep 1832; to seven children: Polly, Betsy, William, Daniel Edmon, John, James, Israel, when youngest son Israel comes of age. Execs: John Douglass and Thomas P. Wells. Wit: Reece Pickens, Joel Greg Signed by mark.

Mar 1847. Invt. taken 20 Aug 1846 and Acct. of Sales held 3 Sep 1846, by Execs.

18 Mar 1852. Final sett. by Execs.; equal payments theirs B.S. Culpeper, E.D., James, Wm. Oo, John, and Israel S. Cameron, and John W. Spearman for his wife.

 

CAMP, JOHN

l Sep 1845. John Hambright app. Adm.

3 Nov 1845. Invt. and Sale by Adm.

25 Sep 1845. Comm. A.P. McClatchey, Wm. McKamy, and Wm. T. Mccallie set apart year's support for widow.

16 Sep 1847 and 513, 18 Jan 1848. Sett. by Adm.

11 Aug 1856. Final sett. by Adm. vouchers for various amounts to heirs of Mary Camp (paid 1848) to Gdn. of minor heirs'' (paid 1848); vouchers for $20.71 each to Sterling P. Camp, Jas. Knox, and Wm. P. Caldwell; voucher for $82.84 to Mary A. Camp.

18 Apr 1870. John Camp died about 1840 leaving as his only heirs Sterling P. Camp, now of Ill.; T.J. Camp; J.B. Camp; Mary A. wife of James Knox; C.T. wife of Dr. W.P. Caldwell; M.J.wife of George P. Billingsly, last five of Bradley Co., Tenn.

filed 5 Sep 1870. John Camp, Sr., died leaving widow Mary J who is still living. His children are Nancy A. wife of James M. Knox; Elizabeth T. wife of Wm. P. Caldwell; Mary J. wife of George Billingsly; Thomas J.; and John B. Camp, all of Bradley Co.; Sterling Camp, now dee' d, leaving widow Semantha H. and minor children. Thomas B., John R., Wm. S., Benj. F., and Anna K., all of McDonough Co. Ill.

 

CAMP, STERLING (d. 15 Apr 1851 age 79 years 1 mo. 15 days buried Hiwassee Bapt. Cem)

Will exec. 28 Sep 1848, proven 2 Jun 1851; to wife; to dau. Mary Bates and her heirs, $700 all of which I have paid; to dau. Sarah McKnight, $ 700 all of which I have paid; to dau. Margaret Porter, $700 none of which is paid; to son John, $700 which I paid him in his lifetime; to son William, $700 all of which I have paid him in cash; to son Thomas, $700 paid in land to dau. Keziah Hambright and her heirs, $700 all of which I have paid; to dau. Margaret Porter, part of farm after wife's death Execs son Thomas and grandson Sterling Parkison Camp, either one or jointly. Wit: Wm. M. Scarbrough, Wm. S. McKnight.

2 Feb 1852 and 313, 11 Mar 1853. Invt. and sale and J add. Inv. by John Hambright, Adm. with Will annexed.

7 Nov 1853. Sett. by Adm.; receipt of Anna Camp, widow.

11 Aug 1856. Final sett. by same Adm.; vouchers of  $467 .88 each to Kiziah Hambright, Sarah McKnight, Margaret Porter, William Camp, Thomas Camp, Mary Bates, and the heirs of John Camp, dec'd.

7 Feb 1852. Sterling Camp's children as named in Will. Keziah is wife of John Hambright. Margaret is wife of Wm. C. Porter. Thomas is of Ill. William is of Bradley Co., Son John Camp's children are Nancy A. wife of James Knox, Sterling Parkinson Camp of Ill., and Elizabeth T., Mary Jane, Thomas J., and john D. Camp, all minors

 

CAMPBELL

Dec 1856. Exparte Petition for partition of slaves Caroline R., Margaret L., and Henrietta M. Campbell. 1

17 Feb 1857. Exparte petition, T. Nixon Van Dyke, Gdn. of Henrietta M. Campbell. Henrietta is granddau. Of Dr. Wm. H. Deaderick with whom she is living. Mrs. Caroline Sample is sister to Henrietta and when she married she moved Charleston, S. C.

 

CAMPBELL

CR6, 2 Feb 1852. Edward Robeson app. Gdn. to Sarah M. Campbell, minor.

 

CAMPBELL, GALAWAY

7 Nov 1859. Isham Dennis app. Adm. minor heirs.

3 Dec 1859, 5 Aug 1861. Invt. and sett. by Adm.; only asset is a note on Mathew Campbell.

 

CAMPBELL, JOHN

No date. No signatures. Invt.

 

CAMPBELL, JOHN

2 Sep 1839. Chas. Delday app. Gdn. to Daniel and James Campbell and is chosen Gdn. by John and Katharine Campbell, minor heirs.

 

CAMPBELL MATHEW

3 Jul 1854. Jury of inquest finds that on 2 May 1854 Gallaway Campbell did murder Mathew Campbell with a chisel.

18 Aug 1854. The State VS Gallaway Campbell. Grand Jury Indictment; Mathew Campbell stabbed on 2 May 1854 and died 3 May 1854.

 

CAMPBELL, THOMAS J.

Will exec. 27 Feb 1838; "of Athens"; all estate to wife Sally L., "believing that she will do justice so f'ar as in her lies towards the several children she has borne me" o Exec: wife. No witnesses.

12 Nov 1851. Comm. R. C. Jackson, James S. Bridges, and Jas. B. Taylor, app. Aug Term 1850, lay off year's support for widow.

7 Apr 1851. with Will annexed . Invt. by Thos. J. Campbell, Jr., Adm.

filed before 23 Feb 1853 (original bill not dated). Thomas J. Campbell died after 23 Nov 1847 leaving widow Sally, who has since died, and children: Louisa P. wife of Wm. W. Anderson; Richard B.; Mary L. wife of D.C. McMillan, all of Hamilton Co.; Thomas J., Jr., of McMinn Co.; Clinton of La.; and granddau. Sarah Waterhouse of Ga., a minor.

 

CANSLER

5 Oct 1850. Will partly proven by Wm. Stamper and held for further probate.

 

CANSLER (CANCILOR, CANSELER), NATHANIEL H.

8 May 1830. Invt. and Sale, by Wm. Cancilor, Adm.; buyers include Polly, John, and Wm. Cancilor.

8 Jun 1830. Alexander Stinson, Henry Bradford, and Sam McConnell app. Comm. to lay off year's support for widow.

6 Sep 1830. Henry Bradford reports that the other two app. Comm. failed to appear and that he with Wm. Lea and Asber1 M. Coffey proceeded to lay off year's support for widow Polly.

3 Sep 1832. Edward Elms app. Gdn. :for Patsy and Hender! Cansler, minor orphans.

6 Mar. 1833. Comm. Saml. McConnell, John Hill, and Wm Lee settle with Adm.

26 Feb 1840. Cansler, minor heir,

26 Feb 1841. Report by Edward Elms, Gdn. for years 1834-1840. Sett. by same Gdn. to Nathaniel Cansler, minor heir, for years 1834-1840

26 Feb 1841. Sett. by same Gdn.

 

CANSLER (CANSELER), WILLIAM, SR.

30 Nov 1838. Sett. by Wm. and John Cansler, Adms.

30 Nov 1839; 30 Nov 1840; 30 Nov 1841;

30 Nov 1842; Sett. by John Cansler, Adm.

23 Sep 1844. Sett. by John and Wm. Cansler, Jr., Adms.; Vouchers of John W. and Wm. N. Canseler, debtors to Wm. Canseler for boarding; vouchers of Thos. W. and Carroll Cansler, debtors to Wm. Cansler for cash paid

21 Aug 1848. Wm. Cansler died May 1835 leaving heirs: Jefferson C., John M., Thomas H., and Wm. Nelson Cansler.

 

CANTRELL (CANTERELL), DAVID J

5 Sep 1859. Reynolds Cantre app. Adm.

3 Oct 1859. Petition to sell lands. Reynolds, Rebecca W., and Malcomb Cantrell, S.P. Hale and wife Emina vs. C. B. Newman and wife Clementine, and Alice E., Martha A., Margaret M., and Mary M. Cantrell, and Miranda A., Felix M., and Sarah A., Hoyle, minors by Gdn ad litum C. R. Hoyl. There are eight living heirs and dau. Adeline Hoyle left three children who are named in petition, making nine shares in all; petitioner Rebecca W. is entitled to dower

5 Oct 1859 Invt. by Adm

5 Feb 1866 Report by Rebecca W. Cantrell, Gdn. of minor heirs; nothing has ever come into her hands.

5 Oct 1868. Power of Atty. from Reynolds Cantrell of Bartow Co., Ga., to Stephen P. Hale of Madisonville, Monroe Co, Tenn., to act as Adm.

 

CANTRELL, GABRIEL

3 Dec 1849. Comm. D.A. Cobbs, Saml. Firestone, and Joseph Cobbs set apart year's support for widow.

7 Jan 1850. Invt. and Acct. of Sale by L.E. Cantrell and J.C. Carlock, Adms

23 Mar 1852. Sett.

18 Feb 1867. Gabriel Cantrell died 1849 leaving widow Nancy, now of Mo., and children: L.E., who died in Oct 1860; Wm. Jo; Thomas H.; James R.; Robert F.; Charles Mo; Felix G.; Sarah J . ; Hezekiah C.; Benj. D.; Joseph P . (last three minors over 14); and Mary E., wife of John D. Caskey. The last six are of Mo. son L.E. Cantrell died leaving widow Sarah Ann and children: Robert P., John D., Mary, Thomas J., and Emmet Cantrell, all minors under 14.

 

CANTRELL (CANTERELL), L.E.

Will exec. 17 Oct 1860, proven Nov 1860; to wife Sarah Ann; "I will & desire that my Executors" bring suit for partition of lands of father Gabriel Cantrell, dec'd; "I having bought my Mother Nancy Cantrell's interest in the same and the interest of the following named brothers of mine heirs of Gabriel Cantrell To wit William J., Thomas H., James R., Robert L., and M.A. Cantrell, the following named brothers and sisters of mine and heirs of Gabriel Cantrell deceased are minors from which I have not bought their interest, to wit Felix G., Mary E., Sarah J., Hezekiah Co, Benjamin D., and Joseph P. Cantrell"; about

three acres around Father's grave to be left for family burying ground; until my children arrive at the age of majority"; wife's uncle Joseph Lattimore. Execs: wife and esteemed friend and uncle Joseph Lattimore. Wit: J.B. Cobb, C.R. Hoyl, J.R. Ware.

5 Nov 1860. Wm. Burk app. to serve as Sheriff, because death of L. E. Cantre; former Sheriff

 

CARAGIN, MARY

6 Jan 1862. Court pays for coffin for pauper.

CARDEN, LARKIN J

13 Jan 1868. Jorden, J., and L. Carden, Execs. VS J.H. Knight and Thos. Elliott.

 

CARDWELL, HAZY

5 Aug 1865. Invt. and Acct. of sales held 23 Dec 18 by Timothy Sullins, Adm.

20 Oct 1865. Report by Lazarus Dodson, Gdn. to minor children of Hazy Cardwell who was former Gdn. and who received additional amounts Jan 1860 and Sep 1861.

28 Sep 1866. Sett. by same Adm.

 

CARLOCK, ASA L.

7 May 1866. L.H. Carlock app. Gdn. to James M., A.H., J, John L., A.J., and S.R. Carlock, minor heirs.

CARLOCK, ISAAC N.

1 Jul 1867. Comm. app. to lay off year's support for widow and family for year 1866. Nancy M. Carlock app. Adminx.

l Feb 1869. John Lo Smith app. Gdn. of minor heirs.

 

CARNEY, RHODA

4 May 1846. Sheriff ordered to bring in George W. Carnson, to be dealt with as the Court may order.

6 Jul 1846. Moses A. Cass paid for furnishing provision and funeral expenses for the widow Carney and daughter.

 

CARRUTH (CAROUTH), JAMES

Will exec. 21 Feb 1828; to aged father John Carruth: to only bro. Walter Carruth; to five sisters, Peggy, Ann, and Tilly Carruth, Sarah Egnew, and Cinthy Nicholson; to Atliff Griffen, minor son of Jonas Griffen. Exec: bro. Walter. Wit: Saml. McConnell, Nathl. H. Cansler.

3 Jun 1828. Will proven

 

CARSON, WILLIAM

4 Sep 1826. Nancy Carson app. Adminx.

6 Jun 1836. Application being made for guardian to Eliza McCartny Addison Commadore Perry minor heirs of William Carson William Alexander Carson who is of age to choose for herself the Court appointed Nancy Carson as guardian to' Eliza McCartny Addison Commadore Perry who entered into bond and security approved by the Court

6 Jun 1836. Power of Atty. from Nancy and Wm. A. Carson to Joseph Newman acknowledged by makers and certified to Washington Co., Ill.

 

CARTER, AMOS

CR4 359, 5 Mar 1838. Invt. returned by Robert Carter and James Cold, Adms.

 

CARTER, CHARLES, SR.

Will exec. 17 Jul 1841; to children Charles, Samuel, McSpadden, and Susannah wife

Barb, Daniel Lowry. Wit: Josiah, and William Carter, Nancy of Daniel Lowry. Execs: Abraham

John Grubb, Wm. Terry, and Andrew

2 Aug 1841. Will proven. Pangle. Signed by mark.

6 Sep 1841; 47-48, 1 Nov 1841; 164-166, 4 Dec 1843. Invt. of sales; Add. Invt.; Invt. of slaves; and Sett. by Execs.

1 Nov 1844; 384, 7 Sep 1846. Sett. and Add. Invt. by Daniel Lowry, one of Execs.

 

CARTER, G. J.

Nov 1861. Henderson Carter app. Adm.

 

CARTER, HENDERSON

10 Aug 1868. Henderson Carter VS Jackson Grubb. The death of plaintiff is suggested and admitted. S.M. Carter and H . M. Simpson have been app. Adms.

 

CARTER, JESSE

25 Jan 1850. Acct. of sale and Invt. by James Sewell, Adm.; personal property in Monroe Co.

ll Jan 1850. Comm. John Neill, Philip Fry, and D.F. Jameson apart year's provisions for widow Susan and family.

10 Mar 1852. Sett. by same Adm.; paid equal· amounts to heirs Peter, James, Henderson, John, and Lewis  M. Carter, Margaret Trim, and Levi Pressley.

 

CARTER, LEROY C.

4 Sep 1837. James Cole and Robert Carter app. Adms.

Sep 1837; 265-268, no date; 302, Mar 1838. Invt., Sale, Add. Invt. by Adms.; buyers include William, Robert, and Polly Carter.

7 Mar 1839. Comm. James T. Reid, Wm. W. Anderson, and John McGaughey app. by Court to prorate assets among the debtors.

27 Feb 1840. Sett. by Robert Carter, one of Adms.

 

CARTER, RANDOLPH

3 Jul 1837. Petition. Randolph Carter lately died intestate without issue or widow; Amos Carter is a brother and Wm. Mouldin is the husband of one of the sisters.

Jan 1838; Feb 1838; 19 Jul 1839. Invt., Add. Invt., and Sett . by Amos Carter and Wm. Moulden,

Adms.

13 Apr 1842. Sett. by Adms.; receipts from heirs Wm. Mouldin and G.J. Washam; receipts from the following who appear to be heirs: Adam and Franky Shipe, James M. Carter Gdn. for Jackson Carter, Peter, Amos, Martin B., H.H., Winston, James M., W.H., J.A., and Amos Carter, J.W. and J.H. Bounds, and Amos Carter, Gdn. "there is $1053.00 in hands of administrator belonging to James Chambers husband of Jane Carter who is absent the administrator knows not where".

7 Jan 1846. Sett. by Wm. Molden, one of Adms.; receipts from Amos, Wm. H., James M., and Martin B. Carter, Amos Carter Gdn. of J.S. and G.W. Chandler with no relationship stated; Adm still holds share of James Chambers.

 

CARTER 9 SUSANNAH

4 Sep 1865. H.M. Simpson app. Adm.

 

CARTRIGHT, JOHN

7 Sep 1840. Catharine Cartright, John Harrel, and Martin M. Hix app. Adms.

19 Sep 1840; 298, 7 Dec 1840. Invt. of sale and Add. invt. of sale by Adms.; buyers include Catherine and Lemuel Cartright; accts. include one for David Cartright's Estate.

4 Mar 1843. Sett. by Martin M. Hix and John Harrel, Adm.

5 Oct 1840. Abraham Barb, John W. Barnett, and Wm. Lee lay off year's support for widow Catharine

 

CASADA, REUBEN

4 Jan 1847. Benj. Wells app. Adm.

22 May 1847. Invt. by Adm.; it appears from report that Manuel Parkison was former Adm.

31 Mar 1849; 72, no date; and 178, 12 Apr 1851. Sett. by Adm.

 

CASADA, WESLEY

5 Apr 1841. John Gaston app. Gdn. to John W.P. Cassada, minor orphan and heir.

3 Jun 1844. Report by Gdn.; "there has been an administrator appointed in the State of Georgia".

 

CASSADA, DAVID

5 Feb 1849. Benj. Wells app. Adm.

no date. Invt. by Adm.; includes note on Reuben Cassada.

 

CASTEEL

5 Dec 1836. Orphan boy named William Casteel aged 13 bound to John McDonnell.

 

CASTEEL, ALEXANDER

filed 18 Apr 1870. Alexander Casteel of McMinn Co. died about 1867 leaving children Joseph, Madison, Sarah wife of Lewis Erwin, Amanda M. wife of James G. Ricks, Paralee R. wife of Christopher C. Ricks, and Elizabeth wife of James Brown of Ill.

 

CASTEEL, EDMOND

7 Mar 1831. Elizabeth and Barney Casteel app. Adms.

6 Jun 1831. A paper purporting to be a copy of the last Will was partly proven by Hesekiah Randolph who says that it is a copy of the original Will in substance and that original Will was lost out of his possession and that he had his doubts whether said Casteel was at time of making and signing Will of sound mind, though he had heard him frequently say previous to that time that it was the way he intended to dispose of his property; continued for further probate. Petition of Michael Lower, Security for Barney and Betsey Casteel, Adms., that said Adms. are making waste with said estate and asks Court to demand surrender of said estate.

8 Jun 1831. Ordered that Saml. Yates and Michael Lower take into their possession all of the estate and take care of it until further orders.

6 Sep 1831. Ordered that a paper purporting to be the last Will of Edmond Casteel, dec'd, be given back to the widow and that all proceedings quashed as the parties have all agreed and come to a compromise.

filed 25 May 1855. L.M. Stansbury and wife Melissa and James Casteel VS Pearson Elliott et al. Complainants charge that Edmond Casteel made will attested by Hezekiah Randolph and Wm. Fairbanks, but said will was fraudulently removed and never probated. Edmund Casteel died 1829-183~ leaving widow Elizabeth as his last wife, and children: Abraham, Willis, Nancy, Barney of Union Co., Ga., Morris of Ala., Mary wife of John Jackson of Ky. (above seem to be by former wife), Melissa Ann wife of L.M. Stansbury of Roane Co., and James Casteel of Anderson Co. (these two by Elizabeth). Melissa Ann was about one year old when father died.

 

CATE, CHARLES

Will exec. 18 Jul 11824; to wife Lucy; to James, Thomas Jefferson, Amos, and William after they come of age; to Rachel, Magdalena, Elijah, and Sally Cate, Martha Liles, Lucy Vandyke. Execs: wife Lucy and son Elijah. Wit: Joab Hill, Elijah Hurst, Wm. Terry.

6 Sep 1824 and 33, 6 Dec 1824. Will proven.

15 Dec 1838. Sett. by Elijah Cate, one of Execs., for years since 1824.

 

CATE, JEMIMA

1 Feb 1869. Sett. by P.B. Cate, Gdn. of his own minor

filed 18 Feb 1874. Lyle VS Shelton. Jemima Cate died leaving husband Peter B. Cate, who died soon after Jan 1872, and children: John H., W.T., R.F., S.B., and Joseph H. Cate, all minors. Peter B. Cate was app. Gdn. in Meigs Co. before Feb 1868 and in McMinn Co. in June 1865.

 

CATE, SIMEON

4 Jan 1841. John Miller, John McGaughy and John Crawford app. Comm. to lay off year's support for widow Polly.

3 Jan 1842. John Neil app. Gdn. to John, Eliza, Osker, and Parshall Cate, minor orphans.

5 Jul 1842. Sett. by Gdn.; never has had of said Estate has nothing in his hands nor never has of said estate.

 

CATE, WILLIAM

7 Oct 1839. Chas. Cate and Chas. W. McDonald app. Adms.

1 Nov 1839. Comm. Saml. Kelly, Oswell Phillips, and Pleasant Barn set apart year's support for widow Elizabeth and family.

Jan 1840. Inv. and Sale buyers include Simeon, George, and John E. Cafe, and the widow.

15 Jun 1842, 20 Jul 1844. Sett. by Chas. W. McDonald, one of Adms.

17 Apr 1852. Petition to sell land and petition for Dower: Elizabeth Cate, widow; Joseph Zigler and wife Mary; Ann; Alfred; John; Peter; Thomas J. Cate; and Wm., Charles, and Jacob Cate by their Gdn. Thos. J. Cate.

 

 

CAVES, GEORGE

CR6, Jul 1855. Coffin furnished for dec'd, a pauper.

 

CAMBERS, EDMUND

2 Jan 1837. Sheriff ordered to bring into Court the minor orphans.

 

CHAPMAN (CHAPMON), EDMUND (EDMOND) W.

6 Jun 1836. Lemuel Chapman app. Gdn. to Jane and Syntha Chapman, minor heirs, and is chosen Gdn. by Coleman, John and Mary who are of age to choose for themselves.

Jul 1837. Report by Gdn.; "paid five of said heirs expences going to South Carolina".

4 Jun 1838. Sett. by Gdn. of Coleman, John, Jane, and Cyntha Chapman, minor heirs; has paid one of heirs.

6 Aug 1838. Sett. by same Gdn.; receipts from heirs Wilson Chapman, Nancy Chapman, and Elzy Triplet by his wife, heir

6 Aug 1839, 6 Aug 1840. Reports by same Gdn.

l Jul 1844. Lemuel Chapman, Gdn. to Wiley, John, Ann, Madison, Syntha, and Jane Chapman, makes bond.

20 Aug 1845. Report by Gdn.; receipts in full "dated some three years before the last settlement" and all for equal amounts from Elizabeth Jane, Wiley, Cyntha, Madison I and John H. Chapman, and James Farmer.

 

CHAPMAN, LEMUEL (b. 25 July 1808 d. 25 May 1848 buried Hill Bapt Cem.)

4 Sep 1848. Wilson Chapman app. Adm.

20 Sep 1848. Comm. Charles T. Thornton, Wm. Lee, and George Reynolds set apart year's support for widow Martha.

30 Oct 1848. Invt. and Sales by Adm.; in an "exhibit of business of estate in Georgia are the following entries: Francis M. Allen of Social Circle, Walton Co. Ga.; note on Richard B. Kearney of same; bacon deposited with Wm. Wiggins of Polk Co., Tenn.

7 Feb 1851. Sett. by Adm., paid one note Union Univ. paid expenses for trip to procure title to lands and collect money in Ga .

filed 31 Jul 1850. Lemuel Chapman died 1848 leaving widow Martha and minor children Lemuel H., Mary Anne , Sarah Jane, Josephine, and John W.

 

CHARLES

'6 J ul 1868. James M. Charles app. G.dn. of Oliver D., John E., and James D. Charles, minors.

5 Apr 1869. James M. Charles resigns as Gdn. of' his own minor children as nothing has come into his hands; John M. Dodson

 

CHRISTIAN, LEWIS

6 Aug 1849, Wm. F. Keith app. Adm.

 

CHURCH, SETH

6 Dec 1852. Richard C. Jackson, Wm. H. Ballew, and Wm. P.H. McDermott app. Comm. To lay off year’s support for widow.

 

CLEAVELANDS, R. R.

14 Dec 1.868. F. K. Berry Adm. and S. G. Cleaveland' Adminx. VS Wiley Franks - Debt.

 

CLINE, D. ANTHONY

4 Jun 1866. Wm. B. Armstrong app. Gdn. of Nancy, David Bo, and Caroline Cline, minor children under 14.

May 1869. Sett. by same Gdn.

 

COATS, JAMES T.

8 Sep 1827. William Hogan app. Adm.

 

COATS, WILLIAM

5 Dec 1859. Wm. N. Coats app. Adm

19 Dec 1859. Comm. James Gregory, Sterling Lewis, and Tyry Lawson lay off year's support for widow and family

6 Feb 1860. Invt. and sale by Adm.; buyers include r Louisa and J.J. Coats.

5 Jan 1863. Mrs. Eliza A. Coats app. Adm. John Hart and James Gregory with County Surveyor app. to allot dower out of the lands to widow Eliza A.

2 Feb 1863. Eliza A. Coats app. Gdn. of her own minor children.

3 Oct 1865. Eliza A. Coats resigns as Gd'n.

6 Sep 1869. Butler VS Price. Louisa Coats, widow, formerly Louisa Butler, is one of complainants.

17 Mar 1880. Goodman VS Thomas. Wm. Coats died 1860 leaving widow Louiza A. and children: W.N., who died unmarried; Mary S. Marlow; Julia Price; Jasper J., whose wife is Elizabeth; Sarah Clark; Rachel, wife of John Goodman of Obion Co., Tenn.; Louiza T. (aged about 33), wife of T. J. Blankenship

of Independence Co., Ark.; Margaret (about 21), wife of J.H. Irwin of Sharp Co., Ark.; Henry, who died 1864, married but without issue and his wife has long since again remarried.

 

COBB

1 Jul 1867. J.B. Cobb app. Gdn. of his own minor heirs, John A., Joseph L., James C., and James B. Cobb.

 

COBB, B. P.

3 Nov 1862: The State VS B.P. Cobb - Murder. The Atty. Gen. suggests death of defendant and it is admitted.

 

COBB, D. J.

7 Dec 1857. Joseph R. Wear app. Adm.

1 Mar 1858. Sale by Adm.

 

COBB (COBBS), JOHN

Will exec. 10 Sep 1836, proven Jan 1837; to wife Mary; to son John B. or Berry, underage; to the four girls, Julett, Angelina, Nancy, and Harriett. (These five are called the children). Wife agrees. Execs: father Joseph Cobbs, David A. Cobbs, and Jessey Mayfield. Wit: James Hawkins, Hiram Yancey, Jonathan

Whitten. Signed John Cobbs, Mary Cobbs.

3 Oct 1836. On this day was presented a paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of John Cobb, deceased, for probate, and thereupon came Juliet, Angelina, Nancy, and Hariett Cobb by their next friend David A. Cobb and contested the validity of the same so offered for probate certified to Circuit Court.

2 Jan 1837. Jury finds that Will is legal and certifies it to County Court for recording. Court appoints Mary Cobb as Gdn. to John Berry, Juliet Caroline, Mary M. Katharine, Nancy Jane, Adaline Harriet R. Imandra Edaline, minor heirs.

Feb 1837 Invt.; property disbursed to widow Mary; Inv. of sale; and Sett. by Robt. W. McClary, Adm.

25 Apr 1839. Report by Mary Cobbs, Gdn. to John, Angelina C., Juliet C., Nancy, and Harriet Cobbs.

3 Nov i839 and D 3, 14 Apr 1841. Sett. by Adm.; Spencer and Mary Beavers, Gdns. to minor heirs.

l8 May 1842. Sett. by Adm.; teste: J.P. McClary.

 

COBB (COBBS), JOSEPH, SR.

Will exec. 7 Jan. 1840; Joseph Cobb, Farmer; to wife Mary; to son David A. Cobbs; to grandson Joseph Cobbs Junior, son of David A. Cobbs; to son Joseph Cobbs; to grandson David Cobbs, son of Joseph Cobbs; to dau. Mary, wife of John Cox; to Rizzy, Wm., and Joseph, children of dau. Mary; to dau. Rizzy, wife of Saml. Firestone; to all my children, namely: David A., John, and Joseph Cobbs, Rizzy Firestone, and Mary Cox; to grandchildren Nancy, Harriet, John B., Juliet, and Angeline, children of son John. Execs: sons David A. and Joseph. Wit: Henry Bradford and Evan Jones. Signed Joseph Cobb.

3 Aug 1840 and 7 Sep 1840. Will proven by Henry Bradford. Subpoena for witness Evan Jones returned endorsed not to be found in this county. Thomas W. Marston and Wm. Mulky swear that signature is genuine.

12 Jan 1857. Joseph Cobb left widow Mary who died

8 Nov 1856; dau. Rizzy is named Arispa; dau. Mary died after her father and before her mother; son John is dead; son Joseph's children are David (now dead, who was of full age and left bros. and sisters of full and half-blood), Martha, Mary, and another daughter. Dau. Mary Cox, dec'd, left children, viz: Joseph Cox died Jan 1852, a minor; Arispa Cox, died after bro. Joseph, wife of John E. Hickox, who left son Horace Hickox, a minor; Wm. Cox who reaches full age soon after Bill is filed; and Susan Cox wife of Philmer W. Green of Bradley Co. Nancy and Harriet Cobb, daus. of son John, dec'd, are both now dead leaving heirs.

 

COBB, MARY J. (d. 8 Nove 1856 age 89 buried Salem Cem.)

See JOSEPH COBB, SR.

 

COBBS

1 Mar 1858. Joseph Cobbs app. Gdn. to Nancy D., Margaret T., Susan C., Josephine, and C.E. Cobbs, his own minor children.

 

COCHRAN, DESON LOT ALLEN

15 Feb 1868. Allen Cochran, Adm. VS A.A. and J.M. Cass.

 

COCHRAN, WILLIAM ALLEN (b. 27 Oct 1828 d. 18 Aug 1865 buried Mt. Cumberland)

4 Sep 1865. Uriel Johnston app. Adm.

30 Sep 1865. Invt. and Sale by Adm.; notes on J.A. and Mary A. Cochran.

no date. Comm. J.M. Jackson, Nathan Kelley, and James Neill set apart year's provisions for widow and family.

2 Oct 1865. Mary A. Cochran app. Gdn. for her own minor children.

 

COFER, JAMES

6 Aug 1866. Elizia Cofer app. Adminx.

 

COFFEE, POLLY (d. 20 July 1842 age 33 years 6 months 19 days buried Upper Spring Creek Cem.)

Will exec. 20 JuI 1842; "Dear brother and sister” sister jane to raise daughter; father Benjamin father Benjamin Roberts; to dau. Elizabeth. Wit: Jefferson and Jane Dixon, Robert Mansell, and Wm.

S. Roberts. Signed by mark.

5 Sep 1842. Will proven.

6 Feb 1843. Invt. and Sale by Benj. Roberts 1 Exec.; buyers include James Coffey, Benjamin, Henry M. , Thomas M., and Thomas C. Roberts.

24 Aug 1844. Sett. by Exec.; said Executor has the receipt of J.L. Dickerson, Guardian which the Executor says is in full".

 

COFFMAN, G. P. F. (b. 20 July 1816 d. 9 Oct 1855 buried Coffman Cem)

5 Nov 1855. Elizabeth Coffman app. Admin;

28 Nov 1855. Comm. John Whitesides, Wm. R. Elder, and H. McNabb lay off year's support to widow Elizabeth and family.

14 Jan 1856. Invt. of sale; buyers include Margaret and Green Coffman; six notes on Albert Lyle of Chattanooga executed for a house in that town; note on Albert Coffman.

filed 23 Jan 1857. G.P,F. Coffman died in 1855 leaving widow Elizabeth, who is the dau. of David Wear, and minor children: Margaret N., Isaac G., Martha J., Mary E., Wm. B., Sarah R.E.

 

COLEY 9 SALLY

Will exec. 9 Mar 1807, probated Goochland Co., Va., on 19 Sep 1808, and copied by Wm. Miller, C.G.C. 10 Jul 1825; to slaves Lucy and her children, all minors; to sister Nancy Coley; to James Coley, son of Peggy Coley, provided he comes into this County in the course of two years after my decease; to Wm. Coley, son of Molly Coley; to Molly, Frank, Betsy, and Peggy Coley. Execs: Chas. Massie and Wm. Turner (who refuse to qualify). Wit: Pleasant Turner, Robt. and Hazard Singleton.

James Coley's Freedom Papers, (A boy of color}. Dated 20 Feb 1809 and admitted to record in Hawkins Co., Tenn., May 1810 by Richard Mitchell, Clk., who is certified by Jacob Hackney Chrm. of Ct. of Pleas of Hawkins Co., 27 Sep 1824.

 

COLLINS, E. B.

13 Aug 1869. T.B. Boyd, Adm., VS Mary A. Reagan, Adminx. of James A. Reagan.

 

COLLINS, ELIZABETH

4 Apr 1870. Court to pay for having grave dug.

 

COLLINS, SUSANNAH

4 Mar 1828. Court makes appropriation for support of Ann and John Collins, orphan children, for year 1828, payable to Wm. Gibbs.

 

COLLINS, TERRY

7 Jan 1867. Joseph Bunch app. Gdn. to Joseph, Noah, Abraham, and Troy Collins.

6 Jun 1870. Sett. by same Gdn.

 

COLVILLE, GEORGE

Will exec. 10 Aug 1853; to son George, land warrant for serving U.S. in Wayne's War and the family Bible; to son-in-law Joseph C. Weir, the home farm provided he pay son George $231 it being the amount of cost and expenses paid by me on account of the Chancery suit with the “heirs of Young Colville deceased"; to dau. Sarah Weir; to grandson Saml. Colville, Botta's History in 2 vols.; "my two faithful slaves Joshua and Anthony" both to be freed or live with either of children or grandchildren if they choose that in preference to being colonized in Liberia. Exec: son George. Wit: Saml. Workman, Richard Morgan, and Pleasant Jones.

 

COLVILLE, SAMUEL

7 Sep 1830. Geo. Colville, Sr. and Jr. app. Adm.

6 Sep 1831. Invt. of sale by Adms.; note collected from Davisson and Joseh Colville.

6 Mar 1832. Catherine Colville, over 14, chooses Geo. Colville, Jr., as Gdn.

9 Mar 1832. Crawford & Murrell VS the Adms.; Writs of Scire facias issue to Joel K. Brown and Betsy his wife late Betsy Colville, Sally, George, Catharine, Warner Elmore, Bathialine, and Amanda M. Colville, Spencer Beavers and wife Rutha late Rutha Colville, heirs at law

8 Jun 1832. Court app. Spencer Beavers Gdn. ad litem of Warren E., Bathialine, and Amanda M. Colville

 

COLVILLE, YOUNG

5 Dec 1826. Office of Clerk vacant by the death of Young Colville, former Clerk

no date. Invt. of Sale held 1 Jan 1827 by Saml. Colville and Nutty Colville, Adm. and Adminx.

4 Jun 1828. Nutty Colville widow. Act of Assembly passed at Nashville on 22 Oct 1827 entitled, An Act for the relief of the widow & Heirs of Young Colville, dec'd. Court appoints John Walker and John McDowell Gdns. for Warner Elmore, Bethialine, and Amanda Murrell Colville, heirs.

26 Oct 1830. Invt. of Young Colville unadministered at time of death of Samuel Colville, so far as has come into hands of Nutty Colville and Saml. H. Jordan, Adm., in place of Saml. Colville.

 

COOKE, GEORGE W.

Will exec. 3 Mar 1855; to wife Sarah Jane; "to raise and educate and provide for each of my children". Execs: wife and bro. James B. Cooke. Wit: R.F. and H.C. Cooke.

7 May 1855. Will proven.

 

COOKE (COOK), JACOB

2 May 1842. Joel Culpepper app. Adm. Zechariah Keith, John Scarborough, and John Poe app. Comm. to lay off year support for widow Nancy.

6 May 1842, 6 Feb 1843. Invt. and Sale by Adm.; Nancy, Catharine, and Mary Cook are principal buyers

12 Jul 1856. Sett. by same Adm.

 

COOKE, JOHN A.

8 Jan 1850. Invt. and Sale held 26 Dec & 1849 by C.R. Hoyl, Adm.; received cash from Execs. of Wm. H. Cooke, dec'd, a part of estate due dec'd.

Jun 1852. Final sett. by Adm.; vouchers for eleven receipts from legatees, not named.

2 Aug 1852. Report by C.R. Hoyl Gdn. of minor heirs of his former wife Sarah M. Hoyl, dec'd; received of estate of John A. Cooke and from estate of Wm. H. Cooke.

For further reports, see WILLIAM H. COOKE.

 

COOKE, MATTHIAS

11 Sep 1829. Joseph Robison and Wm. S. McEwen VS Matthias Cooke; death of defendant is suggested.

8 Dec 1829. Above suit revived against heirs, to wit, Rily Charity, John, Saml., Betsey, George, and Peter Cook.

9 Dec 18290 Amon Bond app. Gdn. to heirs pendente lite.

 

COOKE, THOMAS J. (b. 20 Feb 1853 d. 15 Feb 1870 buried Conesauga Bapt Cem.)

13 Apr 1870. The State VS D.H. Dickey – Murder. D.H. - Dickey killed with a knife Thomas J. Cooke on 15 Feb 1870. Wm. G. Cooke prosecutor.

 

COOKE, WILLIAM H. (d. 9 Oct 1848 age 64 buried Conesauga Bapt Cem.)

Will exec. 1 Oct 1848; to wife Mary; to children George W., Robert F., Hezekiah C., James B., and John A. Cooke, Nancy W. Thompson, Eliza Kimbrough, Clarissa Cooper, Elmira Cooper, Miranda Hoyl, Ataline Carson, Susan Chatten; Wm. H.C. Thompson (dau. Nancy W. Thompson's oldest son) to receive nothing; "as a part of the amount going to Clarissa Cooper the field adjoining: Thomas Cooper"; Baptist Church one acre of land to include the meeting house of Conesauga Bapt. Church; to the public ten acres of land for a public burying ground; $160 of the money owing me by Henry J. Brock be remitted to him.

Execs: sons Robert F. and George W. Wit: David A. Cobbs, B. S. Culpeper, and L. E. Cantrell.

6 Nov 1848. Will proven.

5 Mar 1849. Acct. of sale held 5 Dec 1848.

Dated from about 1849 to 1864; various reports by Execs. and by C.R. Hoyl, Gdn. to his own minor children (see JOHN A. COOKE).

not dated. Wm. H. Cooke died 9 Oct 1848 leaving children Robert F. of Monroe Co.; Nancy W. wife of Daniel Thompson; Eliza wife of Duke W. Kimbrough; Claressa wife of Thomas Cooper; Elmira widow of James Cooper; Attaline wife of James Carson of Bradley Co.; Sarah Mo (who died 28 May 1850) wife of Caleb R. Hoyl (their children are Clinton D., Putnam Wo, Mary B. J., David, and Susan, all minors); Susan wife of John D. Chattin of Rhea Co. ; John A. (died 19 Nov 1849 without issue); Hezekiah C.; George W.; and James B.

 

COOKE HEZEKIAH C. (b. 4 Nov 1806 d. 24 Jan 1859 buried Conesauga Bapt. Cem.)

27 Feb 1859. Comm. M.L. Philips, James Melton, and F.M. Lusk set apart year's provisions for widow Mary and family.

18 Mar 1859. Invt. by J.B. and R.F. Cooke, Adms.

3 Aug 1866. Sett. by R.F. Cooke, Adm.

9 filed 16 Jul 1859. Hezekiah C. Cooke died about 24 Jan 1859 leaving widow Mary and children: Robert F., Wm. H., John, Mary J., Eliza E., James B., and Hezekiah C., the last four minors.

 

COONS, G.W.

4 Jul 1870. In Tax delinquents for 1869 G. W. Coons is listed as dec'd.

 

COOPER, ELMIRA (b. 4 Sep 1854 age 37 years 2 months and 24 days buried Conesauga Bapt Cem)

CR6, 2 Oct 1854. Geo. W. and Hezekiah C. Cooke app. Adm.

6 Nov 1854, 31 Jan 1857, 29 May 1860.

Invt. and sale by Adms., Sett. by H. C. Cooke, Adm., and final sett. by R.F. Cooke, Gdn. Receipts in full from heirs Wm. B. and J.W. Cooper and D.C. Cooper wife of Thomas Biggs.

filed 16 Jul 1859 Elmira Cooper was sister to Hezekiah Cooke. Elmira's children, all minors at time of her death: Mary V. wife of Jesse M. Cobb, Clarinda wife of Thomas Biggs, William, and James Cooper. All are of age now except James who will reach lawful age in Apr next.

 

COOPER, HENRY (d. 17 Oct 1834 age 27 years 1 month buried Zion Hill Bapt Cem)

Will exec. 24 Oct l834, probated Dec 1834; to wife Eliza and to two children Elmira and William Philip Cooper. Execs. And Gdns. to children: friends Thomas and Bennet Cooper and Wm. H. Cook. Wit: R.J. and G.W. Cook.

27 Mar 1837. Sett. of Adms. with Comm. J.C. Carlock, G.C. Cantrell, and Benjamin W. Patty. One item is paid to Eliz Kimbro, late Eliza Cooper, widow and relict or said Henry Coope dec'd.

3 Dec 1838. Sett. by Wm. H. Cook one of Execs.; voucher to Duke W. Kimbro and wife Eliza, widow of Henry Cooper.

21 Nov 1845, 21 Nov 1846, 25 Nov 1847, 11 Jun 1849,

14 Mar 1851. Sett. by Exec.

11 Jun 1850. Sett. by Duke W. Kimbrough, Gdn. to Wm. P. and Elmira Cooper.

11 Jun 1851. Sett. by Gdn.; paid expenses at Clinton School for heir Wm. P. Cooper.

1 Jun 1852. Sett. by Gdn.; receipt of Thos. Cooper, Gd of Wm. P. Cooper for full amount.

7 Dec 1853. Final sett. by Gdn.; receipt of Wm. A. Dugan who has intermarried with Elmira Cooper.

 

COOPER, JAMES (d. 25 Dec 1841 age 27 years 7 months 10 days buried Conesauga Bapt Cem)

8 Feb 1842. Thomas Cooper app. Adm.

4 Apr 1842. Willie Laseter, Obed Patty, Sr., and John W. Barnett app. Comm. to lay off year's support for widow Elmira.

6 Jun 1842, 15 Dec 1843, 25 Apr 1845, 25 Apr 1846,

26 Feb 1848. Invt. of sale and Sett. by Adm. Sett. by G.W. Cooke, one of Gdns. of minor heirs.

2 Oct 1854. Petition to sell land: Jesse M. Cobb and wife Mary V. VS Clarenda, William, and James Cooper, minor heirs of James and Elmira Cooper, dec'd.

 

COOPER, PHILIP (b. 2 Apr 1770 d. 24 Oct 1838 buried Cooper Cem.)

Will exec. Oct 1838, probated Dec 1838; to wife Clarrenday; to dau. Lucinda; to sons Bennett, Henry, Thomas, and James Cooper; to daus. Jincy Boyd and Sally Patty; Jincy Boyd is dead and her share to go to her children; Henry Cooper is dead and his share to go to his two children. Execs : Bennett Coope

and Benjamin Patty. Wit: C. Sanders, Joseph Hamilton, George Reynolds, and Lewis Hail. Signed by mark.

Jan 1839; 179, Oct 1839; 311, no date. Invt., Sale, an Add. Invt.

28 Jan 1841. Sett. by Benj. W. Patty, one of Execs.; vouchers include legatees Benj. W. Patty, Drucinda Cooper, Sennett Boyd, and J.L. McClary.

30 Nov 1845; F 250, 23 Oct 1858. Sett., Invt., and Sal

WB F - Loose sheet of paper, not dated, not registered in book. Sett. by Benjamin Patty, Exec.; three heirs entitled to $36 each balance in estate $8051.50

 

COPELAND, SOLOMON

7 Mar 1826. John Copeland app. Adm.

 

COUCH, JONATHAN

20 Jan 1847 and 525, 17 Mar 1848. Sett. by Chas. W. Rice, Gdn. to minors; "there being eight children who are equally interested; "amount due the five minor children".

17 May 1850. Sett. by Gdn.; paid heirs Rachel and Celia Couch; bought articles for David and Robert Couch, minors.

17 Jan 1854. Sett. by Gdn.; receipt from Jonathan Couch.

 

COUCH, JOSEPH

6 Oct 1841. Comm. David Smith, Wm. Randolph, and Nathaniel Crittenden lay off year's support for widow Mary; Jont. Couch agrees.

Nov 1841, 25 Sep 1843. Invt. of sale and Sett. by Allen Ware (Wear), Adm.

 

COWAN, JAMES W.

6 Dec 1825. Robert Cowan app. Gdn. to Nancy Jane Cowan, minor orphan.

 

COX, JOSEPH

5 Jan 1857. P.W. Green app. Adm.

 

COX, MARY

6 Jan 1857. P.W. Green app. Adm.

 

CRAIG, ALEXANDER

Will exec. 16 May 1823; to wife Susannah Craig; to the children. Exec: Saml. Logan of Rhea Co., Tenn., and Saml. Craig. Wit: Elisha Price, Samuel Craig.

no date. Invt. filed by Execs.

 

CRAWFORD, ELIZA ANN (b. 1 Oct. 1809 d. 1 Jan 1868 buried Cedar Grove)

See JOHN CRAWFORD.

 

CRAWFORD, JOHN L.

Will exec. 17 Sep 1846, proven May 1862; to wife Eliza Ann; to dau. Amanda Hawk; to minor children John, Hugh, Thomas, Eliza Ann, and Elinor Orregon Crawford, and one that is yet unborn. Execs: Francis Boyd and James C. Carlock. Wit:  James Mayo, Edmund Roberts.

6 May 1862. Will proven by Edmund Roberts; one of the persons named as Exec. has died and the other not appearing, he is ordered to appear and qualify or resign.

2 Jun 1862. J.C. Carlock app. Exec.

2 Mar 1868. Ordered that Invt. be spread of record. The Will Book that it should have been recorded in has been lost or mislaid.

13 May 1872. Final sett. by Exec.; paid $2000 each to seven heirs, namely, P.A. Bradford and wife, John, A.J., Hugh, and Thomas Crawford, W.W. Grubb and wife, and W.H. Briant and wife.

filed 21 Sep 1866. John Crawford died leaving widow Eliza Ann and children: John; Andrew, a minor; Ellen O., who marries W.W. Grubb of Ringgold, Ga., during the 1awsuit by 28 Nov 1866; Hugh;Thomas; Eliza Ann, wife of Wm. H. Briant; and Amanda, wife of Patton A. Bradford.

filed 15 May 1869. John Crawford died Mar 1862.

filed 6 Sep 1870. Grubb VS Carlock. Widow Eliza Ann died l Jan 1868. Dau. Amanda was the widow Hawk when she married Bradford. W.W. Grubb is of Monroe Co. son John is of Atlanta.

 

CRAWFORD, SOLOMON

6 Aug 1849. Susan Crawford app. Gdn. to minor hiers.

 

CRISP, JOHN

7 Feb 1842. Amon Bond app. Adm.

4 Jun 1842. Invt. by Adm.

 

CROCKETT, DAVID

3 Feb 1862. C.B. Newman app. Adm.

no date. Comm. Wm. Newman, John K. Jackson, and Joseph Copeland lay off year's support for widow and family.

Invt. sold 21 Feb 1862 by Adm.; buyers include John, Wm. A., J.H., Rebecca, and Thos. Crockett.

filed 30 Nov 1865. David Crockett died 26 Jan 1862 leaving widow Lucinda and children: Josiah, Wm. A., Eliza J. Elliott a widow whose son is Thomas J. Elliott a minor, Elvira C. wife of G.W. Clayton, Sarah P., Rebecca E., Thomas J., Margaret E., Ailsey J., John Z.T., Narcissa L., and Susan A., the last five

being minors.

4 Feb 1867., 3 Feb 1868. minor heirs. Sett. by James Russell, Adm. Chas. Cate app. Gdn. of Louisa and Susan A., minor hiers

 

CROCKETT, JOHN

Will exec. 30 Jan 1854; to dau. Sarah Crockett; to grandson James Crockett that now lives with me; dau. Sarah and grandson James to live on and hold home farm as their own until son William Crockett's youngest child is 21, then farm to be sold and money divided among all heirs; all personal property to be divided between two daughters Sarah Crockett and Rebecca Cantrell and David Crockett and grandson James Crockett. Execs: son-in-law David Cantrell and Nelson M. Crockett. Wit: Wm. Newman, John Thompson, Lemuel H. Thompson. Signed by mark.

6 Mar 1854. Will proven; Execs. named being absent, David Crockett app. Exec.

5 Jun 1854. Invt. of sale.

28 Mar 1857. Sett. by Exec., equal amounts paid in 1855 to R.W. Cantrell, N.M. Crockett Gdn., Sarah, and David Crockett.

4 Sep 1867. Complainant Nelson G. Crockett of Ga. is a grandson of John Crockett, dec'd. The children of John Crockett are as follows: Sarah, unmarried; Rebecca, widow of David Cantrell, dec'd; James and David who have both died since father died; Elizabeth Crockett, dec'd before her father, whose

son is Wm. H. Crockett of Mo.; Margaret Newman, dec'd before her father; Jane, dec'd before her father, wife of George O. Patty; John A. and William both dec'd before their father. The youngest child of son William arrived at age of twenty-one several years ago; both Execs. have long since died; Orator Nelson G. Crockett has bought seven of the nine interests in said land and transfers it to Sarah Crockett and Rebecca Cantrell. The grandchildren of John Crockett, dec'd, are as follows: Obed of Ark., William and Eliza of Polk Co., Elizabeth wife of John Davis _of Ga., who are children of son James Crockett; William A. of Ohio, J.H., L.J., Sarah G., R.E. wife of Col. McCrary, T.P., M.E. wife of Taylor Rutherford, Alsey S. wife of David Vaughn of Monroe Co., A.C. wife of George Clayton, John Z. S., Louisa N. and Susan A. who are children of son David Crockett; , Mahala wife of Dr. John A. Long, Sarah wife of Alexander Culton of Bradley Co., Clinton now dec'd, Emeline dec'd wife of Dimmon Dorsey, Nancy dec’d wife of Burrell Buckner' Rebecca dec’d wife of Mccamy Dorsey, who are children of daughter Margaret Newman; J Elizabeth wife of Wm. Rutherford and Margaret wife of Alexander McBroom, who are children of daughter Jane Patty; David R. of Roane Co., Wm. S. and James W. of Wright Co., Mo., John C. of Roane Co., Margaret Sharp said to be of Missouri, Sarah P. wife of G.M. Dennis of Wright Co., Mo., who are children of son John A. Crockett; James dec'd, John H. of Polk Co., and Martha wife of Wm. Couch of Polk Co., who are children of son William Crockett. The great grandchildren of John Crockett, dec'd, are listed as follows: Clinton Newman's children are Margaret wife of Wm. Armstrong,

Alice, Mary, Spencer, David, Robert Lafayette, and Mac Newman. Emeline Newman Dorsey's children are Mandeville, Nie, Thomas, Eliza, and Mary Dorsey, all of Mo. Nancy Newman Buckner's children

are Robert, John, Taylor, and Wm. Buckner of McMinn Co. and Miram wife of Isaac Lewis of Meigs Co. Rebecca Newman Dorsey's children are Julius B., Rufus, Allison, Lafayette, and Hariet Dorsey, all of McMinn Co.

 

CROCKETT, JOHN A.

4 Apr 1853. Nelson M. Crockett app. Adm.

9 Apr 1853. Comm. John K. Jackson, James Chesnutt, and Uriel Johnston set apart year's support for widow Nancy and family, there being seven in family.

2 May 1853. Invt. of sale by Adm.

 

CROCKETT, WILLIAM

3 Apr 1854. Robt. M. Newman app. Gdn. of James H. Crockett.

3 Sep 1854. Nelson M. Crockett app. Gdn. to James H. Crockett, minor hier of William Crockett, dec’d, in room of Robt. M. Newman, dec’d.

2 Aug 1856. Report by Gdn.

 

CROMWELL, OLIVER

7 Sep 1829. Patience Cromwell app. Adminx. no date. Invt. by Adminx.

3 Oct 1829. Invt. of sale; buyers include Patience and John B. Cromwell .

21 Apr 1832. Comm. Hamilton Bradford, Samuel McConnell, and H.C . Bradford settle with Adminx.

 

CROW, ISAAC

6 Sep 1864. M.D. Anderson app. Adm.

5 Nov 1866. C.C. Crow app. Gdn. of minor heirs.

no date. Invt. and Sale by Adm.

4 Sep 1865. Comm. L. Dodson and B. Wells on 13 Sep 1864 set apart year's provisions for Mrs. Catharine Crow and family.

21 Sep 1866. Sett. by Adm .

 

CROW, JOHN

Will exec. 16 Oct 1827; to wife; to sons Benjamin and Robert; to daus. Sally (a minor), Nancy Taylor, Rachel Taylor, Peggy Hammon, Polly, Hannah, Cressa. Execs: Benjamin and  Robert Crow. Wit : Micah Sellers, William Golden. Signed by mark.

3 Dec 1827. Will proven.

 

CRUISE, GILBERT

3 Apr 1837. McMahan app. Comm. Jesse H. Benton, Andrew Hutsell, and John to lay off year's support for widow.

 

CRUTCHFIELD, THOMAS

filed 9 Apr 1849. Thomas Crutchfield VS Drury P. Armstrong Adm. of Wm. Park, dec'd. In Record Book A, p.48, 20 Aug 1850, the death of Thomas Crutchfield is suggested and the suit is revived in name of Wm. and Thos. Crutchfield, Execs.

filed 21 Apr 1854. Tipton VS Callaway. Thomas Crutchfield died leaving widow Sarah and children William and Thomas of Hamilton Co., and Mary Jane wife of J.H. Lumpkin of Ga.

 

CRYE, WILLIAM

2 Jan 1837. Jesse Anderson and John Madarus make oath that they were well acquainted with William Crye a Revolutionary Pensioner and that he departed this life in the County of McMinn on 30 Aug 1835 leaving widow Sarah.

 

CULTON, JAMES (b. 15 Dec. 1779 d. 29 Jan 1863 buried Mt. Cumberland Cem.)

6 Apr 1863. Will proven by Chas. Staples and John A. Thompson, the subscribing witnesses. M.D. Anderson the Exec. named in the Will declines to serve. Alex. Culton of Bradley Co. and R.M. Mcclatchey of McMinn app. Adms. with Will annexed.

 

CUNNINGHAM, JAMES

Will exec. 7 Sep 18, Codicil l Dec 1819; to wife Peggy to daus. Susannah Young, Charlott Matilday, Amanda Fitsallen, Corinia Mirinda Albana; to sons Moses, Marchel W., Pleasant Theodor. Execs: wife Peggy and son Moses. Wit: Robert Ferguson, James Anderson.

5 Jun 1820. Will proven.

24 Jun 1848. Children of James and Margaret Cunningham; Moses aged 48 in 1849; Marshall W. whose wife was a sister to Eveline the widow of Pleasant T.; Pleasant T. who died Sep 1834 in Mo. where he had moved with family in 1833-34 (leaving widow Eveline and children Pleasant T., Jr., aged 18 in 1852, and Sarah wife of McMinn Dodson); Corinna wife of James Lowry. Pleasant and Eveline were married about 1830. Pleasant T., Jr., is anxious to move to Oregon with his mother Eveline and her family, Margaret Cunningham, wife of James, took possession of land in McMinn Co. in 1821 and in 1823-24 petitioned Legislature to grant the land to her at $1.25 per acre. She was a midwife and rode as a midwife until about 1837. She died in 1847 at age 84. (James died owning land in Blount Co.)

 

CUNNINGHAM, MARGARET

See JAMES CUNNINGHAM.

 

CUNNINGHAM, PLEASANT T.

2 Sep 1839. Marshall w. Cunningham app. Gdn. to minor t heirs.

6 Jul 1842. Same, Gdn. to Sarah and Pleasant Cunningham.

Jun 1844, Jun 1846, 25 Jun 1844, 25 Jun 1845, 25 Feb 1848. Settlements by same Gdn.; paid widow

and minor heirs for coffee, etc.

 

CUNNINGHAM, WILLIAM HENRY, SR.

Will exec. 1 Aug 1843; to wife Magdalene, one half of plantation next to Trouts; to son Jesse, land on which I settled him in Knox Co.; to granddaus. Harriet Theodosia Adaline and Maranda James Caranda, daus. of son James, dec'd, the land on which I settled their father in Knox Co.; to two sons John and

Wm. H.; son Wilie Houston has already received money; to son Thomas W., land "reserving Mount Harmony meeting house with a lot fourteen by seven poles square ... said house and lot I give to the Methodist Episcopal Church"; to dau. Charlotte; to four daus. Nancy Reagan, Polly Goddard, Betsy Pickle, and Gincy Patton; to children not herein specified. Execs: sons-in-law Jonathan Pickle and Wm. Patton. Wit: Saml. M. Johnson, Zenas A. Edwards, and James Lowry, Jr. Signed by mark.

3 Mar 1845 and 222, 7 Apr 1845. Will proven.

7 Apr 1845, 7 May 1845, 7 Sep 1846, 22 Sep 1846. Invt., Sett., Add. Invt. and Add. Acct. of Sale by Execs.

5 Oct 1846. Undivided property of which Charlotte McSpadden is to have half when collected; filed by Exec.

29 Mar 1847. Sett. by Execs.; receipts of heirs Nancy Reagan, Polly Goddard, Betsy Pickle , and Gincy Patton.

29 Feb 1848. Sett.; payments to Nancy Reagan, to Polly and Thornton C. Goddard, and equal amounts retained by the Execs. as their share.

 

CURD, RICHARD

2 Sep 1845, 6 Oct 1845, 5 Nov 1845. Invt., Sale, and Add. Sales, filed by John W. Barnett and Chas.

T. Thornton, Adms.

28 Jan 1846. Comm. Uriel Johnston, James Gaut, and Samuel Hardy allot year's support to widow Susan and her child James H.

18 Dec 1846. Sett. by Wm. P. Copeland, Gdn. to Benjamin, Mary, and Joseph Curd , minor heirs.

18 Oct 1847. Same Comm. set apart year's support to three minor heirs, Benjamin, Mary, and Joseph.

3 Dec 1847. Sett. by J.W. Barnett, Adm.

7 Mar 1848. Sett. by Wm. P. Copeland, Gdn.; allowance Gdn. for keeping two of the children up to this time, did not board Benjamin.

3 Dec 1848, 24 Feb 1849, 24 Feb 1850, 3 Dec 1849. Settlements by Adm. and Gdn.

19 Aug 1850. Final sett. by Adm.; paid W.P. Copeland Gdn. of Mary Curd now Mary Longley, Benjamin and Joseph Curd, heirs; paid heirs W.P. Copeland, Squire North; paid Susan Curd widow; paid Susan Curd as Gdn. of Jas. H. Curd; all receiving same amount.

24 Feb 1851; 196, 24 Feb 1852; 308, 7 Mar 1853. Sett. by Gdn.

7 Mar 1853. Same Gdn. has permission to remove his Gdnship. to Polk Co.

19 Apr 1852. Wm. P. Copeland and wife and other heirs VS James H. Curd by his Gdn. Susan Curd, Robert M. Newman, and others. On 16 Sep 1843, one Simeon Eldridge by and with the consent

of the said Richard Curd now deceased conveyed to one Benjamin Eldridge in trust for the benefit of the children of the said Richard Curd of his first marriage being the grandchildren of the said Simeon Eldridge.

 

CURTIS, JOHN

Will exec. 15 Jul 1844; to wife Dolly. Wit: John Jenkins, A. Hanks. Signed by mark.

6 Jan 1845. Dolly Curtis app. Adminx.