Smith County Tennessee

Administrators Receipts

1882 – 1888

Section VII

 

Transcribed By Diane Surtees

Go To Section VII 1882 - 1888 Index of Names

 

  

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J.J. ASKEW Admr vs James WATERMAN et als}  Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause the Sum of  Forty Dollars & 20 cents less $1.50 fee for recording this receipt and 1 ½ percent for receiving and paying out the Same in full of the distributive Shares of Charles and Laura SANDERSON in the fund arising from the last land note made by D.B. GWALTNEY for the land belonging to the Estate of Mary SANDERSON decd Sold and distributed by decree of the county court of Smith County Tenn in the above cause the amount of Said note being $472.00 This Nov 30^th 1882  W.N. WILSON Guardian for Charles & Laura SANDERSON   By J.S. WASHBURNE Atty in fact.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…G.S. WASHBURNE…  Witness my hand at office this December 8^th 1882  John B Jordan clerk

 

J.J. ASKEW Admr vs James WATERMAN}  Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county Court of Smith County Tennessee the Sum of  Twenty Six dollars and 80 cents less $1.25 cents for recording this receipt and 1 ½ percent commission for collecting and paying out the Same balance in full of our distributive Share of the fund arising from the Sale of the land sold in the above cause under decree of the county court of Smith County belonging to the Estate of Mary SANDERSON deceased and distributed under decree of Said court. This 26^th day of October 1882  J.J. ASKEW

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…J.J. ASKEW…  Witness my hand at office this the 8^th day of Dec 1882   John B Jordan clerk

 

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J.J. ASKEW Admr vs James WATERMAN et als}  Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of Smith county Tenn and commissioner in the above cause the Sum of  Eighty dollars and 40 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt and 1 ½ % commission for receiving and paying out the Same Balance in full of my distributive Share of the fund arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Mary SANDERSON decd and distributed under the decree of the Smith County court in the above cause. This 21^st day of October 1882  Nancy (her x mark) PARKER  Test Nicholas ASHBY  P.T. ASHLEY (ASHBY)

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Nancy PARKER… this 21^ST October 1882   John B Jordan clerk

 

J.J. ASKEW Admr vs James WATERMAN et als}  Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county Court of the  County and State aforesaid and commissioner in the above cause Twenty Six dollars and 80 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt and 1 ½ % commission for collecting and paying out the Same balance in full of our distributive Share in the fund arising from the Sale of the lands Sold in the above cause under decree of Said Smith County Court belonging to the estate of Nancy SANDERSON deceased and distributed under decree of Said court. This 26^th day of October 1882   J.B. HUNTER  Eliza J. HUNTER   Attest J.J. ASKEW

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.B. HUNTER  and wife Eliza J. HUNTER… Then came Eliza J HUNTER wife of the said J.B. HUNTER privately and apart…  Witness my hand at office this 26^th day of October 1882   John B Jordan clerk

 

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J.J. ASKEW Admr vs James WATERMAN et als}  Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of the  county and State aforesaid and commissioner in the above cause the Sum of Eighty dollars and 40 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt and 1 ½ % commission for collecting and paying out Said fund balance in full of my distributive Share of the funds arising from the Sale of the Land belonging to the Estate of Mary SANDERSON deceased Sold in the above cause and distributed under decree of the Smith County court. This Oct 21^st 1882   P.T. (T.T.; P.P.) ASHLEY  Nicholas J. ASHLEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… P.T. (T.T.; P.P.) ASHLEY  Nicholas J. ASHLEY… This Oct 21^st 1882   John B Jordan clerk of the county court

 

J.J. ASKEW Admr vs James WATERMAN et als} In the County Court of Smith County

Received of Samuel Allison clerk & commissioner Twenty Six dollars and 80 cents less $1.25 to pay for recording this receipt in full of our distributive Share of the real Estate of Mary SANDERSON deceased  July 5^th 1882   L.A. SHOEMAKE Mary (her x mark) SHOEMAKE

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… L.A. SHOEMAKE & WIFE Mary SHOEMAKE… And Mary SHOEMAKE wife of the said L.A. SHOEMAKE having appeared before me privately and apart… Witness my hand and Notorial Seal at office this 5^th day of July 1882 B.A. James Notary Public  --- Turn over

 

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I paid the amount receipted for on the other page to L.A. SHOEMAKE and wife who Executed said receipt and delivered it to me to be delivered to S. Allison then clerk of the county court on payment of Said fund, Said L.A. SHOEMAKE and wife have left the county and gone to Texas. John B Jordan has Succeeded Said Allison as clerk & commissioner and as Such has collected Said fund and paid the Same to me and I deliver to him the receipt as his voucher for the Same.  This 26^th day of Oct 1882  J.J. ASKEW

 

Isham G. KITTRELL et als vs Clio COOPER et als} Received of John B Jordan clerk & commissioner of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause Two hundred dollars less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in part of our Distributive Share of the fund arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Ed KITRELL deceased Sold and distributed under decree of the County court of Smith county Tennessee  This 21^st day of Nov 1882   James D. BENNETT  Fannie BENNETT By HM HALE Atty in fact & Trustee

 

J.M. HALL et als vs Robert SMITH et als } Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause Thirty Three dollars and 33 1/3 cents ($33.33) less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive Share of the funds arising from the Sale of the land belonging to the Estate of Joshua SMITH Deceased and distributed by decree of the Count court of Smith county Tennessee in the above cause  This 18^th day of Nov 1882  J.N. PATTERSON Minerva PATTERSON By Barnett CORNWELL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Barnett CORNWELL… Witness my hand and Seal at office this Dec 12^th 1882   John B Jordan clerk

 

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J.M. HALL Et als vs Robert SMITH et als } Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of Smith County Tenn and commissioner in the above cause the Sum of Sixty five dollars and 9 ½ cents ($65.9 ½ ) in full of my distributive Share of the fund arising from the Sale of the land belonging to the Estate of Joshua W. SMITH Sold and and distributed under decree of the county court of Smith county in the above cause Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt  This Nov 18^th 1882  RD SMITH  By Barnett CORNWELL Atty in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Barnett CORNWELL… Witness my hand at office this Nov 11^th 1882   John B Jordan clerk

 

Received of CW WEST as Administrator of the Estate of Ellis E. KNIGHT deceased fifty five dollars paid to us as follows to wit Thirty dollars paid on the 26^th day of December 1878 Twenty dollars paid on the 19^th day of November 1879 and five dollars on the 7^th day of May December 1880 Making $55.00 which we receive and receipt as our full and distributive Share of the personal Estate in the hands of the Said C. WEST as Such Administrator to be administrated this the 7^th day of December 1880  Catharine M. (her x mark) DILLAHAY  Charles A. (his x mark) DILLAHAY  Witnesses Ira S. WEST & Henry WEST

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Ira S. WEST & Henry WEST Subscribing witnesses… say they are acquainted with Catharine DILLAHAY and Charles DILLAHAY… Witness my hand at office this December 11^th 1882   John B Jordan clerk

 

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John T. SHAVER Admr et als vs Philip W MARSH Et als} In the County Court of Smith County

Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause the Sum of Forty one dollars and 83 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt & balance in full of My distributive Share in the fund arising from the Sale of the lands in the above cause belonging to the Estate of Nancy J. NEWBY deceased Sold and distributed under a decree of the county court of Smith county Tennessee  This 28^th day of Nov 1882  James R NEWBY  By John F SHAVER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… John F SHAVER… Witness My hand at office this December 11^th 1882  John B Jordan clerk

 

John M. HALL et als vs Robert SMITH Et als } Received of John B Jordan county court clerk of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause the Sum of Thirty Three dollars and 33 cents ($33.33 1/3) less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt balance in full of My distributive Share of the fund arising from the Sale of the Land described in the pleadings in the above cause belonging to the Estate of Joshua W. SMITH deceased Sold under decree of the county court of Smith county Tenn in the above cause. This Nov 18^th 1882  Joshua SMITH  By Barnett CORNWELL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Barnett CORNWELL… as Attorney in fact for Joshua SMITH…  Witness my hand at office this Nov 18^th 1882   John B Jordan clerk

 

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G.W. CARDWELL & S.H. CARDWELL vs Elizabeth HUFFHINES} Received of Samuel Allison former clerk of Smith County Tennessee the Sum of one hundred and Thirty dollars and 25 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in part payment of my distributive Share of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the estate of L.H. CARDWELL deceased Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith county court in the above cause. This the 17^th day of October 1882  G. Len CARDWELL  Attest A.A. Allison

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… G. Len CARDWELL…Witness my hand at office this the 17^th day of Oct 1882   John B Jordan clerk

 

Bart WAFFORD et als vs Sam WILLIAMS et als} Received of Samuel Allison former clerk & commissioner of the Smith County court the Sum of four hundred and Ninety eight dollars and 5 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in part payment of the distributive Shares H.S. MANNERS Alexander MANNERS Fred MANNERS Martha MANNERS and Bartlett MANNERS out of the funds arising from the Sale of lands belonging to the estate of James MANNERS deceased Sold and distributed under the decree of the Smith county court in the above cause This October the 2^nd 1882  B.A. JAMES Guardian

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… B.A. JAMES… Witness my hand at office this 2^nd day of Oct 1882   John B Jordan clerk

 

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John T SHAVER Admr vs Philip W MARSH (HARSH) et als} Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of Smith County Tenn and commissioner in the above cause the Sum of Forty one dollars and 83 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive Share in the fund arising from the Sale of the lands in the above cause belonging to the Estate of Nancy J. NEWBY deceased Sold and distributed under a decree of the County court of Smith county Tenn  This Dec 9^th 1882  Mary E. GILL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Mary E. GILL… Given under my hand at office this Dec 9^th 1882  John B Jordan clerk

 

John T SHAVER Admr et als vs Philip W MARSH (HARSH) et als} Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of Smith County Tenn and commissioner in the above cause Forty one dollars and 83 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive Share in the fund arising from the Sale of the lands in the above cause belonging to the estate of Nancy J. NEWBY deceased Sold and distributed under a decree of the County court of Smith county Tennessee  This Dec 9^th 1882  Lou C. SHAVER  WR SHAVER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Lou C. SHAVER and W.R. SHAVER… Then came Lou C SHAVER wife of WR SHAVER… privately and apart… Given under my hand This Dec 9^th 1882

 

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John T SHAVER Admr et als vs Philip W MARSH (HARSH) et als} Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of Smith County Tenn and commissioner in the above cause the Sum of Forty one dollars and 83 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive Share in the fund arising from the Sale of the lands in the above cause belonging to the estate of Nancy J. NEWBY deceased Sold and distributed under a decree of the county court of Smith county Tennessee.  This December 9^th 1882  H.A (M.A.) BRIDGES  H.C. (M.C.) BRIDGES

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… H.C. (M.C.) BRIDGES and wife H.A (M.A.) BRIDGES… Then came H.A (M.A.) BRIDGES wife of H.C. (M.C.) BRIDGES… privately and apart… Witness my hand at office This December 9^th 1882  John B Jordan clerk

 

John T SHAVER Admr et als vs Philip W HARSH et als} Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of the county and State aforesaid commissioner in the above cause the Sum of Forty one dollars and 83 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive Share in the fund arising from the Sale of the lands in the above cause belonging to the estate of Nancy J. NEWBY deceased Sold and distributed under a decree of the county court of Smith county Tennessee.  This December 9^th 1882  Sarah F. SHAVER  John T. SHAVER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… John T. SHAVER & Sarah F. SHAVER his wife… Then came Sarah F. SHAVER wife of John T. SHAVER privately and apart… Witness my hand at office this 9^th December 1882  John B Jordan clerk

 

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J.M. HALL et als vs Robert SMITH et als } Received of John B Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause the sum of Sixty five Dollars and 9 3/4 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive share in the fund arising from the sale of the lands in the above cause belonging to the Estate of Joshua SMITH deceased sold and distributed under a decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in said cause. This Decr 15^th 1882  Martha J (her x mark) HALL  Attest JA McCLARIN  John M HALL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Martha J HALL… privately and apart from her Said husband John M HALL… Witness my hand at office this the 18^th day of Dec 1882   John B Jordan clerk

 

J.M. HALL et als vs Robert SMITH et als } Received of John B Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause the Sum of Sixty five dollars and 9 ½ cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of My distributive Share in the fund arising from the Sale of the lands in the above cause belonging to the Estate of Joshua SMITH deceased Sold and distributed under a decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in Said cause. This 15^th day of Dec 1882  E.M. FREEMAN  Test J.F. FREEMAN

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… E.W. FREEMAN wife of J.F. FREEMAN… being examined privately and apart from her husband… Witness my hand at office this Dec 15^th 1882  John B Jordan Clerk

 

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W.H. GILL et als vs James D.GILL et als} Received of John B Jordan Clerk of the county Court of Smith county Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause the Sum of ninty four dollars and 98 ¾ cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive Share in the fund arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL deceased Sold and distributed under a decree of the county court of Smith county Tennessee  This December 20^th 1882  T.L. JOHNSON Guardian for S.M. GILL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… T.L. JOHNSON… This December 20^th 1882

Given under my hand at office this Dec 20^th 1882  John B Jordan clerk

 

W.H. GILL et als vs James D.GILL et als} Received of John B Jordan Clerk of the county Court of Smith county Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause the Sum of Thirty one dollars and 66 ¼ cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive Share in the fund arising from the Sale of the Lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL deceased Sold under a decree of the Smith county court in this cause This Dec 20^th 1882  G.W. GILL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… G.W. GILL… Witness my hand at office this Dec 20^th 1882  John B Jordan clerk

 

W.H. GILL et als vs James D.GILL et als} Received of John B Jordan clerk of the County Court of of the County and State aforesaid and commissioner in the above cause the Sum of ninty four dollars and 98 ¾ cents less $1.25 fee for recording this Receipt balance in full of my distributive Share in the fund arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL decd Sold and distributed under a decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in the above cause  This December 20^th 1882  W.H. GILL

 

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State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.H. GILL… Witness my hand at office this December 20^th 1882  John B Jordan clerk

 

W.H. GILL et als vs James D.GILL et als} Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of the county and State aforesaid and commissioner in the above cause the Sum of ninty four dollars and 98 ¾ cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive Share from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL deceased Sold and distributed under a decree of the Smith county court.  This Dec 20^th 1882  Irena McCLANAHAN  J.W. McCLANAHAN

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Irena McCLANAHAN and J.M. McCLANAHAN… Then came Irena McClanahan wife of J.W. McCLANAHAN privately and apart… Witness my hand at office this December 20^th 1882  John B Jordan clerk

 

W.H. GILL et als vs James D.GILL et als} Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of the County and State aforesaid and commissioner in the above cause the Sum of ninty four dollars and 98 ¾ cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive Share in the fund arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL deceased Sold and distributed under a decree of the Smith county court.  This December 20^th 1882  Louisa J OAKLEY  W.J. OAKLEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.J. OAKLEY & Louisa J. OAKLEY…

 

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… Then came Louisa J. OAKLEY wife of W.J. OAKLEY privately and apart… Witness my hand and Seal at office this December 20^th 1882  John B Jordan clerk

 

W.H. GILL et als vs Jas D.GILL et als} Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of the county and State aforesaid and commissioner in the above cause the Sum of ninty four dollars and 98 ¾ cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive Share in the lands arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the estate of James GILL decd Sold and distributed under a decree of the Smith county court.  This December 20^th 1882  Mary A MORRIS  T.A. MORRIS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Mary A. MORRIS and T.A. MORRIS… Then came Mary A. MORRIS wife of T.A. MORRIS… privately and apart… Witness my hand and Seal at office Dec 20^th 1882

 

W.H. GILL et als vs James D. GILL et als} Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of the County and State aforesaid and commissioner in the above cause the Sum of Thirty one dollars and 66 ¼ cents balance in full of my distributive Share in the funds arising from the Sale of the land belonging to the Estate of James GILL decd Sold under a decree of the Smith county court in this cause.  This December 20^th 1882  Jodie L. ODUM  Wm ODUM  Test G.W. GILL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Jodie L. ODHAM & Wm ODHAM… Then came Jodie L. ODHAM wife of Wm ODHAM… privately and apart… Witness my hand at office this Decem 20^th 1882  Jno B Jordan clerk

 

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W.H. GILL et als vs James D.GILL et als} Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of the county and State aforesaid and commissioner in the above cause the Sum of ninty four dollars and 98 ¾ cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive Share in the fund arising from the Sale of the land belonging to the Estate of James GILL deceased Sold under a decree of the Smith county court.  This December 20^th 1882  J.M. TUGGLE Guardian of J.D. GILL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…J.M. TUGGLE Guardian of J.D. GILL… Given under my hand at office this December 20^th 1882  John B Jordan clerk

 

Wm RUSSELL et als vs John RUSSELL} Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of the county and State aforesaid and commissioner in the above cause the Sum of four dollars & 93 4/5 cents less $1.25 my fee for recording this receipt balance in part of my distributive Share in the fund arising from the Sale of the Lands belonging to the Estate of Miles AUSTIN & Sally AUSTIN decd Sold under a decree of this court in the above caus  Norman JENKINS Atty in fact for Louiza JENKINS

 

W.H. GILL et als vs Jas D.GILL et als} Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of the county and State aforesaid and commissioner in the above cause the Sum of ninty four dollars and 98 ¾ cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive Share in the fund arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of James GILL deceased Sold under a decree of the Smith county court.  Elizabeth FULLER  Thomas FULLER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Elizabeth FULLER & Thomas FULLER… Then came Elizabeth FULLER wife of Thomas FULLER Separately and apart… Given under my hand at office this December 29^th 1882  John B Jordan clerk

 

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J.A. JONES Admr &c vs James JONES et als} Received of J.A. JONES Administrator of Isaac JONES Deceased Twenty dollars and Sixty cents our distributive Share of the personal effects of the Estate of Isaac JONES Deceased this September 8^th 1882   J.A. WALKER               E.S. WALKER            H.H. JONES

 

J.A. JONES Admr &c vs James JONES et als} Received December 5^th 1882 of J.A. JONES Administrator of Isaac JONES deceased Eighty Eight dollars and 87 cents our distributive Share of the personal property of Isaac JONES Deceased this   R.T. JONES                       R.T. JONES Guardian for James JONES W.W. JONES

 

J.A. JONES Admr &c vs James JONES et als} Received Alexandria September 2^nd 1882 of J.A. JONES Administrator of Isaac JONES Deceased Eighty Eight dollars and 87 cents our distributive Share of the personal effects of Isaac JONES Deceased         W.J. JONES Guardian for the Heirs of Wiley JONES

 

J.J. ASKEW Admr &c vs James WATERMAN et als} Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of the county and State aforesaid and commissioner in the above cause Thirty Nine dollars & 23 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt and 58 cents commission for paying out the same in full of my distributive Share in the fund arising from the Sale of the land Sold in the above cause under decree of of Said Smith County court belonging to the Estate of Nancy SANDERSON deceased and distributed under Said decree.  This January 15^th 1883  Eliza BRASWELL  J.S. BRASWELL

 

W.V. HAREL (HUREL) Guardian for Mary A. PULLEN} received of W.V. HAREL (HUREL) Guardian Seven Hundred and Sixty Three dollars and 3 cents in part of my distributive Share arising from the Estate of John McGEE deceased this the 20^th Jany 1883  witness my hand and Seal  C.E. PULLIN  M.A. PULLEN

 

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B.F. WILSON et als vs Tennessee WILSON et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn One Hundred and fifty Dollars and 75 cents less $1.25 for recording this receipt, in full of all funds in his hands in the above cause in the aforesaid County Court belonging to the estate of J.S. WILSON Decd arising from the sale of the land in said cause. Paid to me by order of said County Court  Feby 5^th 1883

CS SAMSON ADMR of JS WILSON Dec

 

We CH SUTTON James N SUTTON and WC SUTTON acknowledge ourselves indebted to Barnett and Lee CORNWELL Executors of Wm DRAPER deceased and Their successors in office in the Sum of Three Hundred & Thirty two dollars and 92 cents double the amount of her share as Legatee of the Estate of Wm DRAPER to be void if the Same CH SUTTON who has this day received from the Said Barnett and Lee CORNWELL Executors of Wm DRAPER decd the Sum of one hundred and Sixty Six dollars 46 cents her share of the personal & real Estate of Wm DRAPER decd Should pay or refund her ratable part of any debt or debts against said estate which may be hereafter Sued for and recovered or otherwise duly made to appear.  This 21^st day of Janry 1882  HC SUTTON  James N SUTTON Security   W.C. SUTTON

 

Received of Barnett & Lee CORNWELL Executors of the Estate of William DRAPER decd the Sum of one hundred and Sixty Six dollars & 46 cents the Same being the amount due me from the Sale of the personal and so much of the real Estate of Wm DRAPER as has been Sold up to this date.  This January 21^st 1882  HC SUTTON per JN SUTTON Acting Attorney

 

Received of Barnett & Lee CORNWELL per James N SUTTON the Sum of four dollars 12 cents Said Sum being my claim in full of the proceeds of the Sale of the personal property and So much of the real estate as has been sold to date of the Estate of Wm DRAPER decd  T.J. CORNWELL

 

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JJ ASKEW Admr v Jas WATERMAN et als} Power of Atty made by Jas. W. WATERMAN and wife & L.H. MERRIMAN and wife to E.W. Turner  We J.W. WATERMAN and wife Mary WATERMAN do hereby nominate and appoint E.W. TURNER of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee our Attorney in fact to demand and receive for us from one Jno B Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and from one J.T. ASKEW administrator of the estate of Mary SANDERSON deceased or from any other person or persons having possession of or liable for the distributive share which has decended to us from one Mary SANDERSON deceased late of Smith County Tennessee and all necessary receipts bonds acquittances for us and in our and each of our names to execute for and about the same. We and each of us do further empower our said Attorney to sue for and recover the same or any part thereof whether the same be real or personal estate or moneys derived from the sale of the same or either, moneys & effects of all descriptions &c and for that purpose to do all other acts and things necessary to accomplish the objects of this power at our expense and charge And we and each of us do hereby ratify and confirm all the lawful actings and doings of our said Attorney in the premises as fully as if we were present and doing the same ourselves; and we do furthermore hereby revoke make null and void , the power of Attorney heretofore made by us to one Edward UPTON.  This 10^th day of March 1883  James W WATERMAN  Mary E. WATERMAN  Attest  CW RUBY  WJ BARROWS

 

State of Missouri Laclide County}  Personally appeared…the within named bargainors… And Mary E. WATERMAN wife of the said J.W. WATERMAN… privately and apart…

Witness my hand as Clerk of said Court at office. This the 10^th day of March 1883  W.A. Johnson Clerk

 

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State of Missouri LaClide County}  I L.R. Rupard Presiding Justice…certify that W.A. Johnson…is and was…Clerk of the County Court…In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand This 10^th day March 1883.  L.R. Rupard Presiding Justice

 

State of Missouri LaClide County}  I    Clerk…certify that L.R. Rupard …is and was…Judge of the County Court…Witness my hand & official seal at office on  This The 10^th day March 1883.  W.A. Johnson  Clerk             A True copy Attest  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

We Lemuel H MERRIMAN and wife Martha P MERRIMAN of the county of Sangamon and State of Illinois do hereby nominate and appoint E.W. TURNER of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee our Attorney in fact to demand and receive for us from one Jno B Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County State of Tennessee and from one J.T. ASKEW administrator the estate of Mary SANDERSON deceased or from any other person or persons having possession of or liable for the same a distributive share which has decended to us or the aforesaid Martha P. from one Mary SANDERSON now deceased late of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee and all necessary receipts, bonds, and acquittances for us and each of us and in our names and each of our names to execute for and about the same. We and each of us do further empower our said Attorney to sue for and recover the same or any part thereof. Whether the same be real or personal estate or moneys arising from the rents or sale of real estate or both and sale of personalty or of any kinds and effects of every description, and for that purpose to do all other things and acts necessary to accomplish the objects of this power of at our expense & charge And we and each of us do hereby ratify and confirm all the lawful actings and doings of our said

 

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Attorney in the premises as fully as if we were present and doing the same ourselves and we do furthermore hereby revoke make null and void the power of Attorney heretofore made by us to one Edward UPTON.  This the 6^th day of March 1883  L.H. MERRIMAN  MARTHA P. MERRIMAN  Test Witness Jas B JONES

 

State of Illinois Sangamon County}  Personally appeared…the within named bargainors…And Martha P. MERRIMAN, wife of the said Lemuel H MERRIMAN…privately and apart… Witness Lewis Dorlan Clerk of said Court at office this 6 day of March 1883  Lewis Dorlan County Clerk

 

State of Illinois Sangamon County}  I James H Matheny Judge of the County Court…certify that Lewis Dorlan… is and was…Clerk of the County Court…Given under my hand and seal This 6^th day of March 1883.  Jas H. Matheny Judge

 

State of Illinois Sangamon County}  I Lewis Dorlan Clerk of the County Court…certify that James H Matheny… is and was…Judge of the County Court…Witness my hand and seal at office This 6^th day of March 1883.  Lewis Dorlan County Clerk                    A True copy Attest  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

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J.J. ASKEW Admr et als vs Jas WATERMAN et als}  Received of Jno B Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tenn and commissioner in the above cause the sum of $39.23 Thirty nine and 23/100 Dollars (less $1.25 for recording This receipt and $1.50 for recording foregoing power of Attorney and certificate thereto attached) In full of the distributive share of Mary E. WATERMAN of the fund arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Mary SANDERSON deceased and distributed under decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause.  This 22^nd day of March 1883  James W WATERMAN  Mary E WATERMAN  by E.W. TURNER Attorney in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County}  Personally appeared…E.W. TURNER…Witness my hand This 22^nd day of Mch 1883  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

J.J. ASKEW Admr &c et als vs Jas WATERMAN et als}  Received of Jno B Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause the sum of ($39.23) Thirty nine and 23/100 Dollars (less $1.25 for recording This receipt and $1.50 for recording foregoing Power of Atty and certificate thereon) in full of the distributive share of Martha P. MERRIMAN of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Mary SANDERSON decd and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in the above cause.  This 22^nd day of March 1883  L.H. MERRIMAN  Martha P. MERRIMAN by E.W. TURNER Attorney in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County}  Personally appeared…E.W. TURNER…Witness my hand at Office This March 22^nd 1883  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

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Samuel OAKLEY et als vs Lucinda KIMBERLIN et als}  Received of Jno B Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause Forty two and 75/100 Dollars less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share in the fund in his hands arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Jno DEADMON Sr deceased and distributed under decree of Smith County Court in the above cause.  This 22^nd day of March 1883.  M.J. (her x mark) FISHER  Attest J.M. FISHER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County}  Personally appeared…M.J. FISHER…she executed the foregoing receipt… Witness my hand at Office March 22^nd 1883  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

Saml OAKLEY et als vs Lucinda KIMBERLIN}  Received of John B Jordan Clerk of the county court of the county and State aforesaid $14.23 less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive Share of the funds of the funds in his hands arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of John DEADMON Sr deceased and distributed under decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause.  This March 26^th 1883.  W.F. DEDMON

 

Samuel OAKLEY vs Lucinda KIMBERLIN}  Received of John B Jordan Clerk of the county court of the county and State aforesaid $14.23 less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive Share of the funds of in his hands arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the estate of John DEADMON Sr Deceased and distributed under decree of the Smith county court in the above cause.  This March 26^th 1883.  J.F. DEDMON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County}  Personally appeared…W.F. DEADMON and J.F. DEADMON… March 26^TH 1883  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

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Isham G KITTRELL et als vs Clio COOPER et als}  Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court and commissioner in the above cause Two hundred dollars less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in part of my the distributive Share of my Ward Clio COOPER of the fund arising from the Sale of the Lands belonging to the Estate of Ed KITTRELL deceased Sold and distributed under decree of the County court of Smith county Tennessee.  This March 30^th 1883.  D.F. COOPER Guardian

 

Saml OAKLEY et als vs Lucinda KIMBERLIN}  Received of Jno B Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause $42.75 Forty two and 75/100 Dollars less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Jno DEADMAN Sr deceased Sold and distributed under decree of said Court in said cause.  This 4^th day of April 1883  Jonathan DEDMAN

 

W.W. GARRETT Admr vs Samuel GARRETT Decd} Received of W.W. GARRETT Administrator of Samuel GARRETT Decd two Hundred dollars on muy distributive Share of a Special Legacy or bequest made to me by Will of the Said Samuel W GARRETT this March 17^th 1883  Kate B. MERRIMAN  TW. MERRYMAN

 

State of Tennessee Smith County}  Personally appeared…T.W. MERRYMAN and Kate B. MERRYMAN his wife…Then cam Kate B MERRYMAN wife of the Said TW. MERRYMAN Separately and apart… Given under my hand at office This 17^th March 1883  John B Jordan clerk

 

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Received of Mrs Mary Ann MANNERS Administrator of James MANNERS deceased by the hands of H.P. DOWELL Fifty three dollars and 67/100 less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of our distributive Share of the personal Estate of Said James MANNERS deceased.  This 23^rd day of December 1882  M.J. HEFLIN  P.C. HEFLIN  Witness W.F. JAMES

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally came…P.C. HEFLIN and wife M.J. HEFLIN… Witness my hand and Notorial Seal at office the 23^rd day of December 1882  Notary Public  B.A. James Notary Public

 

Received of Mrs Mary Ann MANNERS Administrator of James MANNERS Deceased by the hands of H.P. DOWELL Fifty three dollars and 67/100 less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of our distributive Share of the personal Estate of Said James MANNERS deceased.  This 12^th day of December 1882  Fannie (her x mark) WILLIAMS  H.B. (his x mark) WILLIAMS  Witness J.G. GOLD  B.A. JAMES  Robert GWALTNEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Fannie WILLIAMS and Husband H.B. WILLIAMS… Witness my hand and Notorial Seal at office the 12^th day of December 1882  B.A. James Notary Public

 

Received of H.P. DOWELL my Agent in winding up the personal Estate of my Husband James MANNERS deceased the Sum of Fifty three dollars & 67/100 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive Share of the personal Estate of my Said Husband James MANNERS deceased  This 12^th day of December 1882  Mary A (her x mark) MANNERS  Test  B.A. JAMES  & J.G. GOLD

 

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State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally came…Mrs Mary A MANNERS… Witness my hand and Notorial Seal at office the 12^th day of December 1882  B.A. James Notary Public

 

Received of Mrs Mary A MANNERS Administrator of the Estate of James MANNERS Deceased by the hands of H.P. DOWELL Two hundred and Sixty Eight dollars and 36/100 less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive Shares of My Wards H.S. MANNERS Alexander MANNERS Fred MANNERS Martha M MANNERS and Bartlett MANNERS in the personal Estate of their Father the Said James MANNERS deceased.  This 12^th day of December 1882  B.A. JAMES Guardian For H.S. MANNERS Alexander MANNERS Fred MANNERS Martha MANNERS and Bartley MANNERS  Attest J.G. GOLD  Robert GWALTNEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally came… B.A. JAMES Guardian to H.S. MANNERS Alexander MANNERS Fred MANNERS Martha MANNERS and Bartley MANNERS Minor children of James MANNERS deceased… Witness my hand and Notorial Seal at office the 12^th day of December 1882  B.A. James Notary Public

 

Received of Mrs Mary A MANNERS Administrator of James MANNERS Decd by the hands of H.P. DOWELL Fifty three dollars 67 ¼ /100 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full for my distributive Share of the personal Estate of Said James MANNERS Deceased.  This 12^th day of December 1882  Horace (his x mark) MANNERS  Attest R.M. KING  B.A. JAMES

 

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State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally came…Horace MANNERS… Witness my hand and Notorial Seal at office 12^th December 1882  B.A. James Notary Public

 

Received of Mrs Mary Ann MANNERS Administrator of James MANNERS Sr deceased by the hands of H.P. DOWELL Fifty three dollars and 67 ¼ /100 less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive Share of the personal Estate of Said James MANNERS Sr. deceased.  This 12^th December 1883  Francis (his x mark) MANNERS Attest B.A. JAMES  J.G. GOLD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally came…Francis MANNERS… Witness my hand and Notorial Seal at office the 12^th day of December 1882  B.A. James Notary Public

 

W.H. GILL et als vs Jas D GUILD et als} received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of Smith County Tenn and commissioner in the above cause the Sum of ($31 66 ¼ ) Thirty one dollars and 66 ¼ cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive Share of the funds in his hands arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the estate of James GUILD deceased Sold under decree of this court in the above cause.  This April 19^th 1883  J.A. WHITLEY  J.B. WHITLEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…J.B. WHITLEY and wife J.A. WHITLEY…Then came J.A. WHITLEY wife of J. B. WHITLEY privately and apart… Witness my hand at office this April 17^th 1882  John B Jordan clerk

 

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Received of Mrs Mary Ann MANNERS Administrator of James MANNERS deceased by the hands of H.P. DOWELL Fifty three dollars and 67 ¼ /100 cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of our distributive Share of the personal Estate of Said James MANNERS Sr. deceased.  This 12 December 1882  Roxie DRIVER  W.W. DRIVER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally came…W.W. DRIVER and wife Roxie DRIVER… Witness my hand and Notorial Seal at office this the 12 day of December 1882  B.A. James Notary Public

 

Received of Mrs Mary Ann MANNERS Administrator of the Estate of James MANNERS Sr deceased by the hands of H.P. DOWELL Agent Fifty three dollars and 67 ¼ cents less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of our distributive Share of the personal property of Said Estate.  This 15^th day of January 1883  Elizabeth WARFORD (her x mark)  Bartley WARFORD (his x mark)  Attest B.A. JAMES

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally came…Bartley WARFORD and wife Elizabeth WARFORD… Witness my hand and Notorial Seal at office the 15^th day of January 1883  B.A. James Notary Public

 

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Lucy P WILKERSON Estate  Received of JH BAIRD Executor of the Estate of Lucy P WILKERSON deceased the Sum of Fifteen dollars and 30 cents in full of my distributive Share of the personal Estate of Said deceased as Shown by the final Settlement of Said Executor with the county court clerk of Smith county  This 23^rd day of April Term on the 10^th day of May 1880  This 23^rd day of April 1883  Martha Green (her x mark) POPE  J.C. POPE  Attest John B Jordan

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Martha G POPE and J.C. POPE…and Martha Green POPE wife of J.C. POPE… privately and apart… Witness my hand at office this 23^rd day of April 1883  John B Jordan clerk

 

Samuel OAKLEY et als vs Lucinda KIMBERLIN et als}  Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and commissioner in the above cause the sum of Forty two and 75/100 Dollars less $1.25 for recording receipt, in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of lands belonging to the estate of Jno DEADMON deceased sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  This 3^rd day of May 1883.  Clarissa (her x mark) OAKLEY  Samuel OAKLEY

 

Received of Barnett & Lee CORNWELL Exr of the Sum of one hundred and two dollars and Sixty cents $102.60 the Same being the amount due B.M. DRAPER from the estate of William DRAPER deceased this being the amount due from the Sale of the personal property and So Much of the real Estate as has been Sold up to date.  This Jany 6^th 1882   J.R. KEMP  By J.R. KEMP Acting Attorney

 

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We J.B. BUTLER, Alfrie D. BUTLER and Mary A BUTLER and H.R. WILLIAMS Acknowledge ourselves indebted to Barnett and Lee CORNWELL Executors of William DRAPER decd and There Successors in office in the Sum of two hundred and five dollars & 46 cents double the amount of there Share as Legaties of the Estate Wm DRAPER decd to be void if the Said J.B. BUTLER Alfred BUTLER and Mary Ann BUTLER who has this day received from the Said Barnett and Lee CORNWELL Executors &c of Wm DRAPER the Sum of one hundred and two dollars & 46 cents there Share of the personal and real Estate of Wm DRAPER decd Should pay over or refund there ratiable parts of any debts or debts against Said Estate which may be hereafter Sued for & recovered or otherwise duly made to appear.  This 21^st day of January 1882  J.B. BUTLER  A.D. BUTLER  M.A. BUTLER  C.R. WILLIAMS Security

 

Received payment in full of the money from the Estate of William DRAPER belonging to the heirs of Mary A BUTLER this Jany 21^st 1882  J.B. BUTLER

 

Bart A. WARFORD et als vs Sam WILLIAMS et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause in full of my interest in the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Jos MANNERS decd by virtue of a transfer to me by Francis MANNERS (one of the heirs of said Jos MANNERS decd) the sum of Sixty Eight Dollars and 18 cents less $1.25 for recording this receipt the full share of said Francis MANNERS in said fund.  Said fund distributed under decree of the County Court in said cause.  Said sum being one eleventh of $750.00 now in the hands of said Clerk  W.W. DRIVER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.W. DRIVER… Witness my hand at office this May 10^th 1883  Jno B Jordan  Clerk

 

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B.A. WARFORD et als vs Saml WILLIAMS et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause Sixty Eight and 18/100 Dollars less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt which is in full of my distributive share of the funds now in his hands in the above cause arising from the land note of P.R. HEFLIN et als Paid by A. PARKER. Amount of said fund $750.00 my share being 1/11 of the same   May 23^rd 1883 Elizabeth (her x mark) WORFORD  Bartley WORFORD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Elizabeth WARFORD and Bartley WARFORD… and Elizabeth WARFORD wife of said Bartley WARFORD… privately and apart… Witness my hand May 23^rd 1883  Jno B Jordan  Clk

 

Samuel OAKLEY et als vs Lucinda KIMBERLIN et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and commissioner in the above cause Forty two and 75/100 Dollars less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Jno DEADMAN deceased sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in the above cause.  This 23^rd day of May 1883.  Anna (her x mark) HALL  Attest  A.B. HALL

 

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Samuel OAKLEY et als vs Lucinda KIMBERLIN et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause Fourteen and 25/100 Dollars less $1.25 in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Jno DEADMAN Sr deceased Sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  This 23^rd day of May 1883.  S.J. PROWELL by S.H. WRIGHT

 

John T SHAVER et als vs Philip HARSH et als} Nashville April 2 1883

Know all men by these presents that I George HARSH make and constitute and appoint Wm R. SHAVER my true & lawful Atty for me and in my name and stead to draw all money now in the hands of the County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee & going to my children Philip, Mary, Nathan, Cheatham, George, Herbert & William HARSH giving to my said Atty full power and authority to do all and every act whatsoever necessary to be done in the premises as fully to all intents as I might or could do if personally present with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby ratifying all that my said Atty shall lawfully do by virtue thereof. In witness thereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 2^nd day of April 1883  George HARSH  seal

 

State of Tennessee Davidson County} Personally appeared…George HARSH… Witness my hand at office this 2^nd day of April 1883  J.R. McCann  Dept clk

 

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John T SHAVER et als vs Philip HARSH et als} In the County Court of Smith County Tenn.

Received of Jno B Jordan Clerk of said County Court and commissioner in the above cause $69.00 Sixty nine Dollars less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt and $1.00 for recording Power of Attorney. In full of the distributive shares of Philip W. HARSH, Mary HARSH, Nathan HARSH, Callie HARSH, Cheatham HARSH, Geo HARSH, Hubbard HARSH and Wm G. HARSH of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the Estate of Nancy NEWBY deceased sold and distributed under decree of said Court in said cause.  This 14^th day of April 1883  W.R. SHAVER Atty in fact for George HARSH Guardian for the aforesaid distributes

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} personally appeared… W.R. SHAVER Atty in fact… This 14^th day of April 1883  W.H. Lincoln J.P. for Smith Co Tenn.

 

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Know all men by these presents that we Amanda E. LANKFORD and John H. LANKFORD of the County of Butler and State of Kentucky do hereby make constitute and appoint Francis R. GILL our true and lawful agent and Attorney in fact for us and in our stead and name and place to collect and receipt for all money and other property which is now due us or may hereafter become due us from the estate of Mary SANDERSON all of which money and property is now in Tennessee and we further revoke all powers of Attorney heretofore given to other parties for the above named purpose and we ratify and confirm whatsoever said agent and Attorney may lawfully do or cause to be done in the above named premises.  Witness our hands this May 18^th 1883  Amanda E. (her x mark) LANGFORD  John H. LANGFORD

 

State of Kentucky County of Butler} … personally appeared Amanda E. LANKFORD and John H LANKFORD… Amanda E LANKFORD separate and apart from her husband Jno H LANKFORD… Witness my hand and seal this May 18^th 1883  W.S. Taylor C.B.C.C.

 

State of Kentucky Butler County} I B.L.D. Guffy Judge… certify that W.S. Taylor… is now a County Court Clerk… Given under my hand this May 18^th 1883  B.L.D. Guffy C.J.B.C.C.

 

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J.J. ASKEW Admr et als vs Jas WATERMAN et als } Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith Co Tenn and Commisr in the above cause $39.23 Thirty nine and 23/100 Dollars less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt and & 1.50 for recording power of Atty with certificates in full of the distributive share of Amanda E. LANGFORD of the fund arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Mary SANDERSON deceased sold and distributed under decree of Smith County Court in the above cause.  May 25^th 1883 Amanda E. LANGFORD  John H. LANGFORD By Francis R. GILL Atty in fact

 

This writing witnesseth that I, Emaline Jane GILL of Warren County in the State of Kentucky hereby nominate and appoint my husband Francis Richard GILL of the same County and State my true and lawful Attorney for me to receive and receipt for any money or other property coming to me from the estate of Mary E. SANDERSON my Grand mother in Smith County Tennessee and I hereby agree to ratify and confirm all his acts as my attorney and whatever he may do as my said attorney shall be as binding on me as though I were present and acting for myself.  In testimony of the foregoing I hereunto set my hand and seal this the 18^th day of May AD 1883 Emily Jane (her x mark) GILL  Attest Beu F Gardner

 

State of Kentucky County of Warren} I Beu F Gardner Clerk… examined the said Emily Jane GILL separate and apart from her husband…  In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my official seal at Bowling Green Kentucky this 18^th day of May 1883.  Beu F Gardner Clk Warren Co Court

 

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State of Kentucky Warren County} I G.C.C. Cooksey Judge… certify that Beu F Gardner is Clerk…that the above is his genuine signature.  Given under my hand and seal this 18^th day of May 1883  G.C. Cooksey Judge Warren County Court

 

State of Kentucky County of Warren } I Beu F Gardner Clerk… certify that G.C. Cooksey is Judge… that the above is his genuine signature.  Given under my hand and Official seal at Bowling Green Kentucky this 18^th day of May 1883  Beu F Gardner Clk Warren Co Court

 

J.J. ASKEW Admr et als v Jas WATERMAN et als } Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clk of Smith Co Tenn and Commisr in the above cause the sum of $39.23 Thirty nine and 23/100 Dollars less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt and & 1.75 for recording Power of Atty with certificates in full of my distributive share in the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Mary SANDERSON decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  May 25^th 1883 Emily Jane GILL By Francis R. GILL Atty in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} personally appeared… Francis R. GILL Atty in fact… Witness my hand at Office this May 25^th 1883  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

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J.J. ASKEW Admr et als vs Jas WATERMAN et als} Received of J.J. ASKEW Admr of Mary SANDERSON deceased ($76.50) Seventy Six and 50/100 Dollars (less $1.25 for recording this receipt in full of our distributive share of the personal estate of Mary SANDERSON deceased of whom the undersigned Emily Jane (or Emaline Jane) GILL is a Grand daughter. This receipt embraces a $25.00 payment heretofore made to us by E. UPTON and is intended to cover all payments at any time made to us on our distributive share of the personalty in said Estate.  This May 28^th 1883  Emily Jane GILL alias Emaline Jane GILL By Francis R. GILL Atty in fact Francis R. GILL

 

Received of J.J. ASKEW Admr of Mary SANDERSON decd $76.50 Seventy six and 50/100 Dollars less $1.25 for recording this receipt in full of our distributive share of the personal estate of Mary SANDERSON decd of whom the undersigned Amanda E LANGFORD is a grand-daughter. This receipt embraces a $25.00 payment heretofore made to us by E. UPTON and is intended to cover all payments at any time paid to on our distributive share of the personality in said Estate.  This May 28^th 1883  Amanda E LANGFORD and John H LANGFORD by Francis R. GILL Atty in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} personally appeared… Francis R. GILL… May 28^th 1883  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

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J.J. ASKEW Admr et als vs James WATERMAN et als} Received of J.J. ASKEW Administrator of the Estate of Mary SANDERSON decd Three Hundred and seven Dollars and sixty five cents (less $1.25) to pay for taking and recording this receipt in full of our distributive share of the personal property of said estate This the 22 day of July 1882  Nancy (her x mark) PARKER  William (his x mark) PARKER 

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} personally came… William PARKER and wife Nancy PARKER… And Nancy Parker… privately and apart… Witness my hand and notorial Seal at office the 22^nd day of May 1882  B.A. James Notary Public

 

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B.A. WARFORD et als vs Saml WILLIAMS et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and commr in the above cause $68.18/100 Sixty Eight and 18/100 Dollars less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of our distributive of the fund in his hands arising from the payment of the land note made by P.C. HEFLIN A. PARKER et als. Said amount being $750.00 and our share being 1/11  This May 31^st 1883.  M.J. HEFLEN  P.C. HEFLEN

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… M.J. HEFLIN and P.C. HEFLIN… and M.J. HEFLIN wife of said P.C. HEFLIN… privately and apart… Witness my hand at office May 31^st 1883  Jno B Jordan  Clk

 

B.A. WARFORD et als vs Sam WILLIAMS et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith Co Tenn and comr in the above cause $68.18 Sixty Eight and 18/100 Dollars in full of my distributive share of the fund in his hands arising from the payment of the land note of P.C. HEFLIN et als in the above cause Said amt being $750.00 and my share being one eleventh  This May 31^st 1883.  Horace (his x mark) MANNERS  Attest P.C. HEFLEN

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Horace MANNERS… Witness my hand at office May 31^st 1883  Jno B Jordan  Clk

 

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(See admr Receipt Book page 18)

J.J. ASKEW Admr et als v James WATERMAN et als} Received of J.J. ASKEW Adm’r of Mary SANDERSON dec’d ($76.50) seventy six and 50/100 Dollars (less $1.25 for recording this receipt) in full of our distributive share of the personal estate of Mary SANDERSON, dec’d, that came and should have come to the hands of said J.J. ASKEW, admr. This receipt embraces a payment of $25.00 heretofore paid us by E. UPTON and is intended to cover all amounts that we have at any time received of said personal estate. This June 1^st, 1883; that is we now receive ($50.25) fifty Dollars and twenty five cents.  James W. WATERMAN  Mary E. WATERMAN by E.W. TURNER attorney in fact

 

(see page 17)

Received of J.J. ASKEW, Adm’r of Mary SANDERSON, dec’d, ($76.50) seventy six and 50/100 Dollars in full of our distributive share of the personal estate of said decedant that has or should have come to the hands of said administrator. This receipt embraces the amount of $25.00 heretofore paid us by E. UPTON and is intended to cover all payments at any time made to us out of the personal estate of said decedant. This June 1^st, 1883. The amount now paid us is therefore ($50.25) fifty Dollars and twenty five cents.  L.H. MERRIMAN  Martha P. MERRIMAN by E.W. TURNER atty in fact

 

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J.M. HALL et als vs Robert SMITH} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith Co Tenn. and comr in the above cause $65.09 ½ Sixty five Dollars and 9 ½ cents in full of our distributive share of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Joshua SMITH decd less 1.25 for recording this receipt. Said land sold and distributed under decree of Smith County Court June 1^st 1883  Miranda (her x mark) Susan DAVIS  Newton (his x mark) DAVIS  Test  James McCLARIN for both

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Miranda Susan DAVIS and Newton DAVIS…and Miranda Susan DAVIS wife of the said Newton DAVIS…privately and apart… Witness my hand at Office June 1^st, 1883.  Jno B Jordan Clk.

 

G.C. FLIPPIN etals vs L.C. HELMONTALLAR et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn. and Commr in the above cause $53.32 2/3 Fifty three and 53 2/3 Dollars in full of the distributive shares of my wards George, Mary, Sallie and John HELMONTALLER (less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt) of the fund in his hands arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of their Grandmother Elizabeth HEMONTALLER decd sold and distributed under a decree of said County Court in said cause. This 2^nd day of July 1883  G.C. FLIPPIN guard

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…G.C. FLIPPIN… Witness my hand at Office July 2^nd 1883.  J.B. Jordan Clerk

 

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B.A. WARFORD et als vs Saml WILLIAMS et als} Received of John B Jordan Clerk of Smith County Court Sixty Eight & 18/100 dollars on account of amount due me as an heir of the Estate of James MANNERS deceased.  This June 23^rd 1883  Roxanna DRIVER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Roxanny DRIVER wife of W.H. DRIVER… Witness my hand and official Seal this June 23^rd 1883 Remus Beckwith Notary Public Smith County Tennessee

 

Saml B CHAMBERS et als vs Cornelia CHAMBERS et als} In Smith County Court

Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk and Commr in the above cause $80.71 Eighty Dollars and 71 cents (less $1.25 for recording this receipt) my distributive share of the fund arising from the payment of SR COSAINS 1^st land note in said cause said amount being $825.00 and my share 1/10 of the same said land sold and distributed under decree of Smith County Court in said cause. This July 10^th 1883.  J.R. CHAMBERS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…J.R. CHAMBERS… Witness my hand at Office July 10^th 1883.  Jno B. Jordan Clk.

 

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Saml B CHAMBERS et als vs Cornelia CHAMBERS et als} In County Court of Smith County

Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk and Comr in the above cause $161.42 One Hundred and Sixty one Dollars and 42 cents (less $1.25 for recording this receipt in full of the of the distributive shares of L.H. CHAMBERS and Wm CHAMBERS of the fund in his hands arising from the payment of the 1^st land note in the above cause said L.H. and Wm CHAMBERS having transferred all their interest in said land fund to me which is 1/10 each. This July 10^th 1883.  John C. COX

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…John C. COX… Witness my hand at Office, This July 10^th 1883.  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

Saml B CHAMBERS et als vs Cornelia CHAMBERS et als} In County Court Smith Co

Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clk of Smith Co Tenn and Comr in the above cause $80.71 Eighty Dollars and 71 cents less $1.25 for recording this receipt in full of the share of Saml B. CHAMBERS of the 1^st land note given by myself in the above cause said Saml B. CHAMBERS having transferred all his interest in said land fund to me which is 1/10^th. This July 10^th 1883.  SR (his x mark) CORMIN

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…S.R. CORMIN… Witness my hand at Office July 10^th 1883.  Jno B. Jordan Clk

 

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G.C. FLIPPIN et als vs L.C. HELMONTALLAR et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn. and Commissioner in the above cause $13.33 1/6 Thirteen and 33 1/6/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of my distributive share in the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Elizabeth HELLMONTALLER decd sold and distributed under decree of Smith County Court in the above cause. Said share being 1/6 of 1/? of said fund. This 3^rd day of August 1883.  Joseph HELMONTALLER

 

Saml B. CHAMBERS et als vs Cornelia CHAMBERS et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause Eighty and 71/100 Dollars ($80.71) Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive shares of Wm S, Jno W. and Marrietta DIRICKSON  in the fund in his hands arising from the payment of the first note of S.R. CORAM given for the land sold under decree of the aforesaid Court in said cause  This 10^th day of July 1883.  W.H. DERICKSON Gardian of Wm S. John W. and Mary Etta DERICKSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.H. DERICKSON Guardian of Wm S., John W., and Mary E. DERICKSON… Witness my hand at Office, this July 10^th 1883.  Jno. B. Jordan Clerk

 

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Saml OAKLEY et als vs Lucinda KIMBERLAND} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause Thirty Seven and 40/100 Dollars less $1.25 for recording receipt in full of our distributive share of the fund of the estate of John DEADMAN decd arising from the sale of the land sold and distributed under decree of said Court in said cause. The share of each being one eighth (as grandchildren of said Jno DEADMAN Sr decd) August 6^th 1883.  W.C. WRIGHT  M.E. MAGNASS  C.C. CHRISMAN  Mary CHRISMAN  Henry DEADMON  J.J. WILLS  Sophronia WILLS  M.A. WILLS  S.P. WILLS J.B. KYLE  Martha Ann KYLE  Candace ASHLEY  by J.R. ASHLEY attorney in fact  Atest G.C. FLIPPIN

 

Saml OAKLEY et als vs Lucinda KIMBERLIN} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause 5.35 Five Dollars & 35 cts less 1.25 for recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of Carrol DEADMAN decd in the fund arising from the sale of the land of Jno DEADMAN decd sold and distributed under decree of said County Court in said cause. said share being 1/8 Aug 6^th 1883.  J.H. WRIGHT Adm of Carrel DEADMAN decd

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.H. WRIGHT Admr of C DEADMAN… Witness my hand at Office, This Aug 6^th 1883.  Jno. B. Jordan Clerk

 

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G.C. FLIPPIN et als vs L.C. HELLMONTALLAR et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $93.32 1/6 Ninety Three Dollars and 32 1/6/100 cents less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of my distributive share in the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Elizabeth HELLMONTALLER decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in the above cause. Aug 6^th 1883.  G.C. FLIPPIN  PARTHENIA (HER X MARK) FLIPPIN  Witness Nannie PETTIE

 

Wm RUSSELL et als vs John RUSSELL et als} Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of Smith county Tenn and commissioner in the above cause $10.81 Less $1.25 fee for recording in full of my distributive Share in the fund arising from the Sale of the Lands belonging to the estate of Miles W AUSTIN decd Sold and distributed under decree of the county court in the above cause August 11^th 1883  Levi (his x mark) AUSTIN  L.F. WILLIAMS  Jas McCLARIN

 

Wm RUSSELL et als vs John RUSSELL et als} Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of Smith county Tenn and commissioner in the above cause $2.80 Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive Share in the fund arising from the Sale of the Lands belonging to the Estate of Miles AUSTIN Decd Sold and distributed under decree of the county court in the above cause This August 18^th 1883  B.F. RUSSELL

 

Wm RUSSELL et als vs John RUSSELL et als} Recd of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of Smith county Tenn & commissioner in the above cause $10.21 Less $1.25 fee for recording in full of my Distributive Share in the fund arising from the Sale of the Lands belonging to the estate of Miles W AUSTIN decd Sold and distributed under decree of the county court in the above cause August 21^st 1883  Robert A (his x mark) RUSSELL  Test Jas McCLARIN

 

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Wm RUSSELL et als vs John RUSSELL et als} Recd of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of Smith county Tenn and commissioner in the above cause $10.21 Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of Caroline BROWNs Distributive Share (She being now dead and I being the one heir to her estate) in the fund arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to Miles W AUSTIN decd and distributed under decree of the county court in the above cause this August 21^st 1883  John R BROWN

 

Major A. BEASLEYs Estate

$150.00  Received of E.W. Turner Executor of the Estate of Major A BEASLEY decd one hundred and fifty dollars in part of my legacy & distributive Share of the estate of Said Major A. BEASLEY under his will.  Given in duplicate this 23^rd August 1883  Nannie E HAYLEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Nancy E HALEY… Witness my hand at office this August 23^rd 1883  James Mc Clarin D.C.

 

Major A. BEASLEYs Estate

$150.00  Received of E.W. Turner Executor of the Estate of Major A BEASLEY decd One hundred and fifty dollars in part of My Legacy or distributive Share of the Estate of Said Major A. BEASLEY decd under his Will.  Given in duplicate this August 23^rd 1883  E.H. BEASLEY.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… E.H. BEASLEY… he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office this the 223^rd day of August 1883  James Mc Clarin D.C.

 

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Wm RUSSELL et als vs John RUSSELL et als} Received of John B Jordan clerk & commissioner in the above cause $10.21 less $1.25 clerks fee for recording this receipt in full of Amanda RUSSELL in the fund arising from the Sale of the Lands of Miles W. AUSTIN decd and distributed under decree of the county court in Said cause This August 27^th 1883  Amanda (her x mark) RUSSELL  Test James A. McCREVY

 

Wm RUSSELL et als vs John RUSSELL et als} Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court and commr in the above cause $10.21 Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt My distributive Share in the funds arising from the Sale of the Lands of Miles W AUSTIN decd and Said Land was Sold and distributed under decree decree of the county court in the above cause This Aug 27^th 1883  William (his x mark) RUSSELL  James A. McCREVY

 

Received of E.W. Turner Executor of the Estate of Major A BEASLEY deceased One hundred of fifty dollars a part of My Legacy or distributive Share of the Estate of Said Major A BEASLEY under his Will.  (Given in duplicate)  This the 28^th day of August 1883  W. T (?) (his x mark) BEASLEY  Attest JM FISHER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… WT (G) BEASLEY… he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office this 28^th August 1883  Jas McClarin Deputy clerk of the county court

 

Received of E.W. Turner Executor of the Estate of Major A BEASLEY deceased One hundred and fifty dollars a part of My Legacy or distributive Share of the Estate of Said Major A. BEASLEY under his Will (Given in duplicate)  This August 28^th 1883  Polly (her x mark) BOWMAN  Attest J.M. FISHER

 

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State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Polly BOWMAN… she executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office this the 28^th day of August 1883  James McClarin D Clerk of the county court

 

Wm RUSSELL & others vs John RUSSELL & others} Received of John B Jordan clerk of the county court of Smith county & commissioner in the above cause $10.21 less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of My distributive Share in the funds arising from the Sale of the Lands of Miles AUSTIN decd and Said Land was Sold and distributed by and under decree of the county court in the above cause. This August 27^th 1883  John (his x mark) RUSSELL  Test W. (U.) G. RUSSELL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… John RUSSELL… Witness my hand at office, This August 27^th 1883  Jno. B. Jordan Clerk

 

Wm RUSSELL & others vs John RUSSELL & others} Received of John B. Jordan clerk of the County Court of Smith Co & Commissioner in the above cause ($10.21) Ten & 21/100 Dollars less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share in the funds arising from the sale of the lands of Miles AUSTIN Decd and said land was sold and distributed by & under decree of the County Court in the above cause. This Septr 4^th 1883.  Mahuldy A. (her x mark) GRENADE.  Witness T.B. READ Jr.  J.C. APPLE

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Mahuldy GRENADE…

 

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…Given under my hand at Office, This 27^th day of September 1883.  Jno. B. Jordan Clk By T.B. Read Jr. Depty Clk.

 

Bart WARFORD et als v. Sam WILLIAMS et als} Recd of Jno B. Jordan Clerk & Commissioner in the above cause, the sum of ($100.06). One Hundred & 06/100 Dollars balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate James MANNERS, decd sold & distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  This the 6^th day of Septr 1883  Fannie (her x mark) Francis WILLIAMS  Sam (his x mark) WILLIAMS  Attest T.B. READ Jr.  Attest T.B. READ Jr.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Sam WILLIAMS & Fannie Francis WILLLIAMS… Then came Fannie Francis WILLIAMS wife of the said Sam WILLIAMS privately & apart… Witness my hand at Office This the 5^th day of Sept 1883.  Jno.B. Jordan Clerk By T.B. Read Jr. Depty Clk

 

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W.D. JAMES vs Eddie JAMES] Received of Jno B Jordan Clerk of Smith Co Court and Comr in the above cause $81.85. Eighty one and 85/100 Dollars in full of the distributive share of W.D. JAMES of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the real estate described in pleadings in the above cause and sold and distributed under decree of the aforesaid Court Septr 6^th 1883.  T.P. BRIDGES

 

Power of Attorney

Know all men by these presents that I, William D. JAMES of the County of Shelby State of Tennessee do hereby & by these presents authorize & empower William A FLEMING of said County and State in my name & for me in as full & ample a manner as I could to sell, dispose of, divide as in his Judgment may seem right & proper, my undivided, one half interest in the hereafter described property, also to collect, arrange & compromise any rents that may be due me on the property above referred to being situate in the town of Carthage, County of Smith & State of Tennessee derived by inheritance from my half brother Walker MASON & half sister Kate MASON, of Smith County State of Tennessee, fronting on Main Street in the town of Carthage County of Smith being about two acres of land with a dwelling house upon it one Story & a half high. He is authorized as above to make a deed in fee simple to the same either for cash, or in time or to divide the premises with my sister Eddie Powell JAMES or take such action in my name & for me as he may think Just & proper, also as above stated, to collect any rents in arrears upon said property. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this the 17^th day of Novr 1882  W.D. JAMES

 

State of Tennessee Shelby County} Personally appeared…W.D. JAMES…Witness my hand at office this 17 day of Novr A.D. 1882  J.E. Lewis Deputy Clerk.

 

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Carthage Smith Co Tennessee Dec. 14, 1882 For value received I hereby transfer to T.P. BRIDGES my interest in the within Power of Attorney  W.A. FLEMMING.

 

$75.00 Received of E.W. Turner Executor of the estate of Major A. BEASLEY deceased Seventy five dollars part of my legacy or distributive share of the estate of the said Major A. BEASLEY under his will  Given in duplicate this the 15^th day of September 1883  J.A. BEASLEY  Attest Wm. B. PICKERING.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.A. BEASLEY…he executed the within… Witness my hand at Office This the 15^th day of September 1883  John B. Jordan clerk

 

$75.00 Received of E.W. Turner Executor of the estate of Major A. BEASLEY “deceased Seventy five dollars part of my legacy or distributive share of the estate of the said Major A. BEASLEY decd under his will.  Given in duplicate This the 15^th day of September 1883  J.W. BEASLEY  Attest Wm. B. PICKERING

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.W. BEASLEY…he executed the within… Witness my hand at Office This the 15^th day of September 1883  John B. Jordan Clerk

 

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Wm RUSSELL et als vs John RUSSELL et als} Received of Jno B Jordan Clerk & Commissioner in the above cause the sum of $3.40 ½ less $1.25 fee for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the fund in his hands for distribution in the above cause under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn My share being on e third of one original share.  This Sept 27^th 1883.  Felix M. WILLIAMS

 

Bart WARFORD et als vs Sam WILLIAMS et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause the sum of Five Hundred dollars and thirty cents $500.30 (less 1.25 for rec receipt) bal in full of the distributive shares of my wards Hiram MANNERS, Alexander S. MANNERS, Fred MANNERS, Martha R MANNERS and Bartlett MANNERS of the funds arising from the sale of the lands of the estate of James MANNERS Sr decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in sd cause  This Oct 1^st 1883.  B.A. JAMES Guardian to Hiram MANNERS  Alexander MANNERS  Fred M. MANNERS  Martha R. MANNERS  Bartlett MANNERS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… B.A. JAMES Guardian for Hiram - Alexander - Fred - Martha - and Bartlett MANNERS…   Witness my hand at Office, This Octr 1^st 1883.  Jno. B. Jordan Clerk

 

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$150.00 Received of E.W. Turner Executor of the estate of Major A. BEASLEY’s deceased One Hundred and Fifty Dollars a part of my legacy or distributive share of the of the estate of the Major A. BEASLEY, under his will.  Given in duplicate This the 19^th day of September 1883.  S.R. (his x mark) CORMU  L.A. (her x mark) CORMU  Test. E.H. BEASLEY.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… S.R. CORMU and L.A. CORMU… Then came L.A. CORMU wife of said S.R. CORMU privately and apart… Witness my hand at Office This Sept. 18 - 1883  Jno B. Jordan Clerk Smith County Court

 

Bart WARFORD et als vs Sam WILLIAMS et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commr in the above cause the sum of $31.88 Thirty one and 88/100 Dollars less $1.25 for recording receipt &c Bal in full of my distributive share of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Jas MANNERS Sr decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said cause.   Oct 9^th 1883.  M.J. HEFLEN  P.C. HEFLEN

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… M.J. HEFLIN and P.C. HEFLIN… and M.J. HEFLIN wife of said P.C. HEFLIN came privately and apart… Witness my hand at Office Oct 9^th 1883  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

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Bart WARFORD et als vs Sam WILLIAMS et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commr in the above cause $31.88 Thirty one and 88/100 Dollars less $1.25 for recording receipt &c Bal in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of James MANNERS decd. sold and distributed under decree of said County Court in said Cause.   This Oct 9^th 1883.  Hares (his x mark) MANNERS  Attest P.C. HEFLEN

 

G.C. FLIPPIN & wife v L.C. HELMONTALLER et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County & Commissioner in the above cause ($13.33 1/6) Thirteen Dollars & 33 1/6 cents Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt &c. bal in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Elizabeth HELMONTALLER deceased. sold and distributed under decree of said County Court in said Cause  This Oct 26^th 1883.  Amanda (her x mark) AGEE  William (his x mark) AGEE  Attest T.B. READ Jr.  E.W. TURNER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… William AGEE & Amanda AGEE… and Amanda AGEE wife of the said William AGEE… privately and apart… Witness my hand at Office This the 26^th day of Oct’r 1883  Jno B. Jordan Clerk By T.B. Read Jr. D.C.

 

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$150.00 Received of E.W. Turner Executor of the estate of Major A. BEASLEY deceased One Hundred and Fifty Dollars part of my legacy or distributive share of the estate of the said Major A. BEASLEY, under his will.  Given in Duplicate This 19^th day of September 1883.  E.J. GRISSIM  T.D. GRISSIM

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… E.J. GRISSIM & T.D. GRISSIM… and E.J. GRISSIM wife of the said T.D. GRISSIM… privately & apart… Witness Jno B. Jordan Clerk of said Court at Office, This 1^st day of October 1883.  Jno B. Jordan Clerk By T.B. Read Jr. D.C.

 

$150.00 Received of E.W. Turner Executor of the estate of Major A. BEASLEY deceased, One Hundred and Fifty Dollars part of my legacy or distributive share of the estate of the said Major A. BEASLEY, under his will.  Given in duplicate This 19^th day of September 1883.  W.H. GRISSIM  M.H. (her x mark) GRISSIM

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.H. GRISSIM & M.H. GRISSIM… and M.H. GRISSIM wife of said W.H. GRISSIM… privately & apart…

 

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… Witness Jno B. Jordan Clerk of said Court at Office This 18^th day of September 1883  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

W.W. GARRETT Admr of Saml W GARRETT Decd} received of W.W. GARRETT administrator of Samuel GARRETT deceased Two Hundred Dollars Ballance in full of my distributive share of a special legacy or bequest made to me by will of the said Samuel W GARRETT  This Oct 30^th 1883  Kate MERRYMAN  T.W. MERRYMAN

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… T.W. MERRYMAN and Kate MERRYMAN… and Kate MERRYMAN wife of the said T.W. MERRYMAN… privately & apart… Witness Jno B. Jordan Clerk of said Court at Office This 30^th day of October 1883.  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

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Bart WARFORD et als vs Sam WILLIAMS et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause $31.88 Thirty one Dollars and 88 cents Less $1.25 for recording receipt &c Bal in full of my distributive share of the fund arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Jas MANNERS Sr decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn. This Oct 31^st 1883.  Elizabeth (her x mark) WARFORD  Bartly WARFORD  Attest T.B. Read Jr.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Elizabeth WARFORD and Bartley WARFORD… Witness my hand at Office, this Octo 31^st 1883.  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

Wm RUSSELL et als V. John RUSSELL et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County & Commissioner in the above cause ($1.08 ½) One & 08 1/2/100 Dollars Bal in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Miles AUSTIN & Sarah AUSTIN dec’d, sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee. This 19^th day of November 1883.  James F. RUSSELL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… James F. RUSSELL… Witness my hand at Office this Nov 19^th 1883.  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

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Wm RUSSELL et als vs John RUSSELL et als} Received of John B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause ($10.21) Ten Dollars and 21 cents Less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands in the above cause belonging to the estate of Miles W. & Sarah AUSTIN deceased  This 20^th day of Novr 1883.  Caroline (her x mark) COTTON  Attest T.B. Read Jr.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Caroline COTTON… privately and apart from her husband…Witness my hand at Office Nov 20^th 1883.  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

Wm RUSSELL et als vs John RUSSELL et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $5.10 ½ Five Dollars and 10 ½ cents Less 1.25 for recording rcpt in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands belonging to the estate of Miles W. and Sarah AUSTIN decd. This Nov 20^th 1883.  Attest T.B. Read Jr.    L.S. PATTERSON By William (his x mark) RUSSELL per order as follows: “October the 10^th Macon Co Tenn I say to the Clerk of the County Court - please pay to Mr. William RUSSELL my part of the AUSTIN estate and this shall be your receipt from L.S. PATTERSON”

 

A true copy Attest T.B. Read Jr Depty Clerk

 

Wm RUSSELL et als v. John RUSSELL et als} Rec’d of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith Co Tenn. & Commissioner in the above cause $5.10 ½ Five Dollars & 10 ½ cents Less 1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands belonging to the estate of Miles W. & Sarah AUSTIN decd. This Nov 20^th 1883.  Caroline PATTERSON By William (his x mark) RUSSELL  Attest T.B. Read Jr.

 

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State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… William RUSSELL… he executed the foregoing receipts of L.S. PATTERSON and Caroline PATTERSON…Witness my hand at Office This 20^th day of November 1883.  T.B. Read Jr Depty Clerk

 

G.C. FLIPPIN et als v. L.C. HELMONTALLER et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith Co and Comr in the above cause ($13.33 1/3) Thirteen Dollars & 33 1/3 Cents less $1.25 fee for recording receipt & $1.00 fee for recording Power of Atty in full of the distributive share of Bettie CURTIS formerly Bettie HELMONTALLER of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Elizabeth HELMONTALLER decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in the above cause.  This November 20^th 1883.  Bettie CURTIS William CURTIS By F.W. HOBSON Atty in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… F.W. HOBSON… Witness my hand at Office This 20^th day of November 1883  T.B. Read Jr. Depty Clerk

 

Power of Atty of F.W. HOBSON  Know all men by these presents that we William CURTIS and wife Bettie CURTIS who was formerly Bettie HELMONTALLER have this day constituted and appointed and by these presents do hereby make constitute & appoint F.W. HOBSON of the County of DeKalb and State of Tennessee our true and lawful Attorney in fact, for us and in our names to demand receive and receipt for all moneys and effects which may be due us from the Clerk of the County Court of Smith

 

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County Tennessee or any other person having possession of the same, which is or may be due and owing us by virtue of the heirship of said Bettie CURTIS formerly Bettie HELMONTALLER arising from the sale of the lands of Elizabeth HELMONTALLER deceased, sold by decree of the County Court of Smith County in the case of G.C. FLIPPIN et als vs. L.C. HELMONTALLER et als and from any other source coming from said estate and to receipt for the same in our names and to do all things necessary to be done in and about the ---- for us in as full & ample a manner as we could or would do if personally present and doing the same ourselves.  Hereby ratifying & confirming all the acting and doing of our said Attorney in fact to all intents & purposes as fully as if done by us personally. Given under our hands and seals in the County of DeKalb on this the 27^th day of October 1883  William T. (his x mark) CURTIS  Betey (her x mark) CURTIS

 

State of Tennessee DeKalb County} Personally appeared… William T. CURTIS… and Betty CURTIS wife of William CURTIS… privately and apart…Witness my hand and seal of Office 27 day of October 1883  W.R. Bratten Notary Public for DeKalb Co Tennessee

 

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Jane GOLD Receipt  Received of F.M. GOLD Administrator of T.H. GOLD deceased Two Hundred and Ninety nine dollars and thirty cents in full of my distributive share in the personal estate of said T.H. GOLD decd, This March 8^th 1882.  Jane (her x mark) GOLD  Attest B.F. SWOFFER  E.G. DILLARD

 

State of Tennessee Wilson County} Personally appeared… E.G. DILLARD and B.F. SWOFFER subscribing witnesses… they are acquainted with Jane GOLD… Witness my hand at Office This 8^th day of March 1882. Abe Britton Clerk

 

Wm L. DILLARD receipt  Rec’d of F.M. GOLD Admr T.H. GOLD decd forty nine 88/100 Dollars less one 25/100 Dollars for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share in the personal estate of T.H. GOLD dec’d This Aug 15^th 1881  Wm L. DILLARD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W.L. DILLARD… Witness my hand and Notorial Seal at Office The 15^th day of August 1881.  B.A. James Notary Public

 

E.G. DILLARD receipt  Rec’d of F.M. GOLD Admr of T.H. GOLD deceased forty nine dollars and eighty eight cents in full of my distributive share in the estate of  the said T.H. GOLD, deceased. This March 8^th 1882 E.G. DILLARD

 

State of Tennessee Wilson County} Personally appeared…E.G. DILLARD… Witness my hand at Office This 8 day of March 1882.  Abe Britton Clerk of Wilson County Court

 

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James ASH et als Receipt  Rec’d of F.M GOLD Admr of T.H. GOLD dec’d Two Hundred and ninety eight 90/100 dollars less one 25/100 dollars for recording this receipt in full of our distributive share in the personal estate of T.H. GOLD dec’d. This Sept 16^th 1881  James ASH  P.G. ASH  Nancy J. BELLAR  John (his x mark) ASH  T.P. (his x mark) ASH  Attest P.F. CANTREL  J.F. KELLY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…P.F. CANTREL and J.F. KELLY subscribing witnesses… Witness my hand and Official Seal at Office The 20^th day of September 1881.  B.A. James Notary Public for Smith County

 

Nancy G. & S. TOMLINSON Receipt  Rec’d of F.M GOLD Admr of T.H. GOLD decd Two Hundred and ninety nine and 30/100 Dollars in full of my distributive share in the personal estate of said T.H. GOLD dec’d. This March 8^th 1882.  Nancy G. (her x mark) TOMLINSON  S. TOMLINSON  Attest E.Y. DILLARD  B.L. SWAFFER

 

State of Tennessee Wilson County} Personally appeared…E.Y. DILLARD and B.L. SWAFFER subscribing witnesses… Witness my hand at Office This 8^th day of March 1882.  Abe Britton Clerk

 

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F.S. and S.J. DILLARD’s Receipt Rec’d of F.M GOLD Admr of T.H. GOLD dec’d ninety nine dollars and Seventy cents in full of our distributive share in the personal estate of the said T.H. GOLD dec’d. This March 8^th 1882  F.S. (his x mark) DILLARD  S.J. DILLARD  Attest E.Y. DILLARD  B.L. SWAFFER

 

State of Tennessee Wilson County} Personally appeared…E.Y. DILLARD & B.L. SWAFFER subscribing witnesses… Witness my hand at office this 8 day of March 1882  Abe Britton Clerk

 

Elizabeth and T.G. JONES Receipt  Rec’d of F.M GOLD Admr of T.H. GOLD dec’d two Hundred and ninety nine 30/100 Dollars in full of our distributive share of the personal estate of the said T.H. GOLD dec’d. This March 8^th 1882.  Elizabeth (her x mark) JONES  T.G. (his x mark) JONES  Attest  B.L. SWAFFER  E.Y. DILLARD

 

State of Tennessee Wilson County} Personally appeared…D.L. SWAFFER and E.G. DILLARD subscribing witnesses… Witness my hand at Office this 8 day of March 1882  Abe Britton Clerk

 

P.G.(Y) DILLARD’s Receipt  Received of F.M GOLD Admr of the estate of T.H. GOLD deceased Forty nine 88/100 Dollars. ($49.88/100) less one dollar and 25 cents for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the personal estate of the said T.H. GOLD deceased. This the 16^th day of February 1882  P.G. (his x mark) DILLARD  Attest J.E. GOLD  B.A. JAMES

 

State of Tennessee County of Smith} Personally appeared… P.G. DILLARD…

 

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… Witness my hand and Notarial Seal at Office the 16^th day of February 1882  B.A. James Notary Public

 

W.D. GOLD Admr &c Receipt Rec’d of F.M GOLD Admr of T.H. GOLD dec’d ($298.89) Two Hundred and Ninety Eight &89/100 Dollars. (in credit on a note due his intestate’s estate made by P. GOLD.) in full of the distributive share due P. GOLD’s estate and heirs in the personal estate of said T.H. GOLD dec’d. This Decr 7^th 1882.  W.D. GOLD Admr of P. GOLD dec’d.

 

G.C. FLIPPIN et als v.s. L.C. HELMONTALLER et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause ($279.96) Two hundred and seventy nine and 96/100 dollars Less 1.25 for this receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Elizabeth HELMONTALLER decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in the above cause the same being 3 shares of $93.32 each, belonging to me by purchase from L.C. HELMONTALLER, Darthula HELMONTALLER and Allie ASKEW.  This June 4^th 1883  W.C. JONES

 

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Wm RUSSELL et als v Jno RUSSELL} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause (5.91) Five Dollars & 91 cents less $1.25 fee for recording receipt & $1.00 fee for recording Power of Atty balance in full of my share in the hands of said Clerk arising from the sale of the lands in the above cause belonging to the estates of Miles W. & Sallie AUSTIN dec’d sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in the above cause.  This 27^th day of November 1883  Norman JENKINS atty in fact for luisey JENKINS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Norman JENKINS…

Witness my hand at Office this November 27^th 1883.  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

S.B. CHAMBERS et als vs Cornelia CHAMBERS et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Commr in the above cause $80.71 Eighty Dollars and seventy one cents less 1.25 fee for recording receipt my distributive share of the fund arising from payment of S.R. CORUMs  1^st land note in said cause Said amt being 825.00 and my share 1/10 of same said land sold and distributed under decree of Smith County Court in said cause  This Decr 22^nd 1883  Mollie CHAMBERS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Mollie CHAMBERS…

Given under my hand at office Dec 22^nd 1883  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

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S.B. CHAMBERS et als vs Cornelia CHAMBERS et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commr in the above cause $80.71 Eighty Dollars and 71 cents less 1.25 fee for recording receipt my distributive share of the fund arising from the payment of SR CORAM 1^st note given for the land sold in the above cause under decree of said Court said amount being $825.00 and my share 1/10 of same  This Decr 22 1883  Leatha CHAMBERS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Leatha CHAMBERS…

Witness my hand at office this Dec 22^nd 1883  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

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W.C. WILKERSON’s Estate              P.A. WILKERSON’s Receipt $86.50

Received  of E.M. McDONALD Admr DeBonnis non of the estate of W.C. WILKERSON decd Eighty Six & 50/100 Dollars less one & 25/100 Dollars for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share in the personal estate of the said W.C. WILKERSON dec’d.  This February 9^th 1884  P.A. WILKERSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…P.A. WILKERSON…he executed the foregoing receipt…  Witness my hand at Office this 9^th day of February 1884  T.B. Read Jr.  D.C.

 

L.D. WILKERSON’s Receipt  $86.50

Received  of E.M. McDONALD Admr DeBonnis Non of the estate of W.C. WILKERSON decd Eighty Six & 50/100 Dollars less one & 25/100 Dollars for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share in the personal estate of the said W.C. WILKERSON dec’d.  This February 9^th 1884  L.D. (his x mark) WILKERSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…L.D. WILKERSON… he executed the foregoing receipt…  Witness my hand at Office this 9^th day of February 1884  T.B. Read Jr.  D.C.

 

James BALLARD et als vs William WOODS et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause Ninety nine and 30/100 Dollars less 1.75 for recording Power of Atty &c and $1.25 for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the fund arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate if Johnathan BALLARD Sr decd sold and distributed by order of the County Court in this cause  This 4^th day of March 1884  Mary Jane WOODS By H.M. HALE Attorney in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…H.M. HALE

Witness my hand at office this March 4^th 1884  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

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Know all men by these presents we Mary Jane WOODS formerly Mary J. BALLARD and husband William WOODS do hereby nominate and constitute Horace M HALE our Attorney in fact for us and in our names to receipt for and receive from John B Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee or any other person having the same Ninety nine and 30/100 Dollars ($99.30) due us from the sale of the land of John BALLARD sold by decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and we hereby authorize and empower our said Attorney for us and in our names to execute all proper bonds and receipts which may become necessary for the proper execution of this power of Attorney hereby ratifying and affirming all the lawful acts of our said Attorney  Given under our hand This 28^th day of February 1884  Mary Jane WOODS  William WOODS

 

State of Illinois Jefferson County} …personally appeared…Mary Jane WOODS and husband William WOODS…then came Mary Jane WOODS…privately and apart…  Witness my hand and seal of Office at office this 28^th day of February 1884  Allen C Tanner Clerk of said Court

 

State of Illinois Jefferson County} I William B Anderson Judge…Certify that Allen C Tanner…is and was…Clerk…  Given under my hand and seal of Office at Office this 28^th day of Feby 1884  Wm B Anderson County Judge

 

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State of Illinois Jefferson County} I Allen C Tanner Clerk…certify that William B Anderson…is and was…Judge…   Given under my hand and seal of Office at Office this 28^th day of Feby 1884  Allen C Tanner Clerk of said County Court

 

State of Illinois County} …personally appeared…Mary A PIPER who makes oath… that Mary Jane WOODS… is personally known to her to be the person she represents herself to be.  That her maiden name was Mary Jane BALLARD.  That she was a daughter of John BALLARD Jr who was a son of John BALLARD who died in Smith County Tennessee.  That she is now over 18 years of age and is the wife of William WOODS…  Mary A (her x mark) PIPER  Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28^th day of Feby 1884  John P Morgan  Police Magistrate

 

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Isham G KITTRELL et als vs Clio COOPER et als} Received of Jno B Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause the sum of Six Hundred and Thirty Dollars $630.00 less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt on our distributive of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Ed KITTRELL deceased sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in the above cause  This 13^th day of March 1884  James D. BENNETT & Hannie BENNETT by H.M. HALE  Trustee

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…H.M. HALE…

Witness my hand at office this March 13^th 1884  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

Samuel OAKLEY et als v Lucinda KIMBIRLIN et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause Forty Two and 75/100 Dollars less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Jno DEADMAN Sr. decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in the above cause  This 23^rd day of Aug. 1883  Matilda (her x mark) AMMONETT  John H. AMMONETT  Witness  J.C. FLETCHER  F.M. AMMONETT

 

State of Tenn Smith County} Personally appeared…J.C. FLETCHER and F.M. AMMONETT subscribing witnesses…acquainted with Matilda AMMONETT & J. H. AMMONETT…

Witness my hand at office this 5^th day of October 1883  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

A True Copy Attest  T.B. Read Jr. D.C.

 

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M.C. HALEY’s Receipt

J.T. MASSEY et als v. C.S. HALEY et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County &  Commissioner in the above cause Twenty Five & 27 ½ /100 Dollars ($25.27 ½) Less 1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the surplus cash payment on the land sold in the above cause belonging to the estate of E.P. HALEY deceased sold & distributed under decree of the County Court in the above cause  This March 29^th 1884  M.C. HALEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…M.C. HALEY…she executed the foregoing receipt…

Witness my hand at office this March 29^th 1884  T.B. Read Jr. D.C.

 

J.T. MASSEY & wife’s Receipt

J.T. MASSEY et als v. C.S. HALEY et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County & Comr in the above cause Twenty Five & 27 ½ /100 Dollars Less $1.25 for recording receipt &c my share of the surplus cash payment after payment of costs & expenses on sale of the land sold in the above cause belonging to the estate of E.P. HALEY decd as per order MB No 4 p 240 Smith Co Court  This the 21^st day of March 1884. J.T. MASSEY  Ruth A. MASSEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…J.T. MASSEY & wife Ruth A. MASSEY…then Ruth A. MASSEY… privately and apart from her husband…

Witness my hand at office this the 21^st day of March 1884.  J.R. Hibbitt J.P. for Smith County Tenn.

 

A true copy Attest  T.B. Read Jr. D.C. Smith Co Court

 

W.C. CAPLINER & wife’s Receipt

J.T. MASSEY et als v. C.S. HALEY et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith Co Tenn & Comr in the above cause the sum of Twenty Five & 27 ½ /100 Dollars Less $1.25 for recording receipt my share of surplus cash payment after payment of costs on sale of the land sold in the above cause belonging to the estate of E.P. HALEY decd as per order MB. No 4 page 240.   This the 5^th day of April 1884.  W.C. (his x mark) CAPLINER  M.A. CAPLINER

 

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State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.C. CAPLINER & wife M. A. CAPLINER…and M.A. CAPLINER…privately and apart from her husband…

Witness my hand at office this 5^th day of April 1884  J.R. Hibbitt J.P. for Smith County

 

A true copy  Attest  T.B. Read Jr. D.C. Smith Co. Court

 

Transfer of Wm & L.H. CHAMBERS to J.C. COX

For the consideration of ($160.70) One Hundred and Sixty Dollars and Seventy cents to each of us paid making in all ($321.40) we William CHAMBERS and L.H. CHAMBERS have this day bargained and sold and hereby transfer and convey to John C. COX and his heirs forever all our right title claim and interest in and to the proceeds of the following described tract or parcel of land (our interests being each one tenth) which has been sold by decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in the case of S.B. CHAMBERS et als v. Cornelia CHAMBERS et als which said land lies in the 21^st Civil Dist of Smith County Tennessee and bounded as follows: On the North by A.C. BEL-; on the East by E.T. BOWLS; on the South by Cumberland River; and on the West by Cale CORUM containing Eighty acres more or less. If for any reason said sale should not stand this is intended to convey our two undivided one tenth interests in said land. To have and to hold to the said J.C. COX his heirs and assigns forever. We hereby authorize and empower said John C. COX to receive & receipt for said shares to any one having the same in possession and the same shall be as binding on us as if we were present doing the same ourselves.  Witness our hands this 2^nd day of September 1882.  L.H. CHAMBERS  William CHAMBERS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…L.H. CHAMBERS and William CHAMBERS…

Witness my hand at office this the 2 day of September 1882  A.A. Allison D.C.

 

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Receipt of J.C. COX to S.R. CORUM for shares of L.H. & Wm CHAMBERS

Received of S.R. CORUM the full amount of the interests of L.H. & William CHAMBERS in the last note of $825.00 given by him for the land described within and hereby transfer all my right title and interest in and to the same to said S.R. CORUM.  This July 10^th 1883.  J.C. COX

 

Atrue Copy  Attest  T.R. Read Jr. D.C. Smith Co Court

 

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S.B. CHAMBERS Et als V. Cornelia CHAMBERS Et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Comr in the above cause One Hundred and Sixty Five Dollars (Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt) in full of the distributive shares of L.H. & William CHAMBERS they having heretofore transferred their claims against the estate as legatees to J.C. COX and I having paid J.C. COX their shares as their assignee as per the forgoing transfer from them to COX & receipt from COX to me. Their shares being 1/10^th each & this being in full of their shares in the second Land note given by me in the above cause for $825.00 said land being sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  This April 5^th 1884.  S.R. (his x mark) CORUM  Attest Wm B. PICKERING  T.B. Read Jr.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…S.R. CORUM…

Witness my hand at Office this April 5^th 1884  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

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Transfer of S.B. CHAMBERS to S.R. CORUM

For value received I hereby transfer to Stephen R. CORUM all my distributive share in the fund arising from the sale of the land described in the pleadings in the case of myself against Cornelia CHAMBERS et als in the County Court of Smith County Tennessee which land was sold by decree of said County on the 3^rd day of July 1882 and for which said S.R. CORUM, J.R. CHAMBERS, H.V. HAREL and W.H. DIRICKSON executed on said date their two promissory notes for Eight Hundred Twenty Five Dollars each due respectively in twelve and twenty four months to S. Allison Clerk of said Court and Comr in said cause. The said S.R. CORUM having paid to me the full amount of my distributive share in the fund for which said land sold and said notes were given. I hereby transfer and convey all my right title and interest in and to the same to him. This Nov. 8^th 1882.  S.B. CHAMBERS

 

State of Tenn Smith County} Personally appeared…S.B. CHAMBERS…

Witness my hand at Office This 8^th day of November 1882. Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

W.?. JAMES v Eddie JAMES} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and commissioner in the above cause $81.85 Eighty One and 85/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the real estate described in the pleadings in the above cause and sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee. This 16^th day of Feby 1884  Eddie JAMES

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally came… Miss Eddie JAMES…she executed the foregoing instrument…  Witness my hand and Notorial Seal The 16^th day of Feby 1884  B.A. JAMES Notary Public

 

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S.B. CHAMBERS Et als V. Cornelia CHAMBERS Et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Comr in the above cause Eighty Two & 50/100 Dollars Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the share of S.B. CHAMBERS arising from the payment of the 2^nd Land note for $825.00 given for land sold in the above cause and said share being 1/10^th of the same said land being sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  This April 5^th 1884.  S.R. (his x mark) CORUM  Attest Wm B. PICKERING  T.B. Read Jr.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… S.R. CORUM…

Witness my hand at Office this April 5^th 1884  John B. Jordan Clerk

 

December 22^nd 1883

Received from S. CORUM the sum of One Hundred and Sixty Five Dollars being in full of the amount due us as Legatees in the land sold to S. CORUM the said money not yet being due has been paid us before maturity of the notes given by the County Court Clerk J.B. Jordan and we give our separate for the same.  Mollie CHAMBERS  Leatha CHAMBERS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Mattie CHAMBERS and Leatha CHAMBERS…

Witness my hand at Office This Decr 22^nd 1883.  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

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S.B. CHAMBERS Et als V. Cornelia CHAMBERS Et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause One Hundred and Sixty Five Dollars Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive shares of Leatha and Mollie CHAMBERS arising from the payment of the 2^nd land note of $825.00 given for land sold in the above cause and those shares being 1/10^th each. Said land being sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  This 5^th day of April 1884.  S.R. (his x mark) CORUM  Attest Wm B. PICKERING

 

  T.B. Read Jr.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… S.R. CORUM…

Witness my hand at Office This April 5^th 1884  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

S.B. CHAMBERS Et als V. Cornelia CHAMBERS Et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Comr in the above cause, Eighty Two & 50/100 Dollars Less $1.25 for recording receipt &c in full of the distributive share of Wm. S., Jno W., & Marietta DERICKSEN minor heirs of Jennie DERICKSEN decd arising from the payment of the 2^nd land note of $825.00 given for land sold by decree of the County Court of Smith County sold and distributed under decree of said Court in the above cause.  This April 5^th 1884.  W.H. DIRICKSON Guardian for Wm.S. Jno W & Marietta DIRICKSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… WH DIRICKSON Guardian for Wm S. John W and Marietta DIRICKSON… Witness my hand at Office, This April 5^th 1884  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

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Jno T. SHAVER et als V Jas. H. CORDER et als}  Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk & Comr in the above cause, One Hundred and Eighty six & 56 2/3 /100 Dollars Less 1.25 for recording receipt &c in full of my distributive share of the 1^st Land note of Jno T. SHAVER and surplus cash payment for land sold in the above cause belonging to the estate of Whaley NEWBY deceased sold and distributed by decree of the County Court of Smith County.  This April 9^th 1884.  Sarah L SHAVER  John T. SHAVER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Sarah L SHAVER and John T. SHAVER…

Witness my hand at Office, This April 9^th 1884  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

Jno T. SHAVER et als V Jas. H. CORDER et als}  Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Comr in the above cause, One Hundred and Eighty six & 56 2/3 /100 Dollars Less $1.25 for recording receipt &c in full of my distributive share of the surplus cash payment and of the 1^st Land note of Jno T. SHAVER for the land belonging to the estate of Whaley NEWBY dec’d sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  This April 9^th 1884.  Lou C. SHAVER  W.R. SHAVER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Lou C. SHAVER and W.R. SHAVER…

Witness my hand at Office, This April 9^th 1884  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

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Jno T. SHAVER et als v. Jas. H. CORDER et als}  Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Comr in the above cause, One Hundred & Eighty six & 56 2/3 /100 Dollars Less $1.25 for recording receipt &c in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the surplus cash payment & the 1^st Land notes of Jno T. SHAVER belonging to the estate of Whaley NEWBY deceased sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  This April 9^th 1884.  Mary E. GILL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Mary E. GILL…

Witness my hand at Office, This April 9^th 1884  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

Jno T. SHAVER et als V. Jas. H. CORDER et als}  Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Comr in the above cause $186 56 2/3/ /100 One Hundred & Eighty six and 56 2/3 /100 Dollars Less $1.25 for recording receipt &c in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the surplus cash payment and of the 1^st Land note of Jno T. SHAVER belonging to the estate of Whaley NEWBY Dec’d sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  This April 9^th 1884.  Hattie A. BRIDGES  HC BRIDGES

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Hattie A. BRIDGES and H.C. BRIDGES…

Witness my hand at Office This April 9^th 1884  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

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Jno T SHAVER et als vs Jas H CORDER et als}  Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause $159.91 3/7  One Hundred and fifty nine and 91/100 Dollars Less $1.25 for recording receipt in full of my distributive of the fund in his hands arising from the payment of the first land note of Jno. T. SHAVER and surplus cash payment over bill of costs, said fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Whaley NEWBY decd sold & distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  This is the share of J.R. NEWBY which now belongs to me by decree of the Court  J.H. CORDER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… JH CORDER…  This   Jno. B. Jordan Clerk

 

Jno T. SHAVER et als  Jas. H. CORDER et als}  Received of Jno B. Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tenn and Commr in the above cause $26.65 Twenty six and 65/100 Dollars Less $1.25 in full the distributive share of J.R. NEWBY of the funds in his hands arising from the payment of the 1^st land note of Jno T. SHAVER and surplus cash payment for the land sold in the above cause.  May 7^th 1884  B.f.C. SMITH

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… B.F.C. SMITH…

Witness my hand at Office, This May 7^th 1884  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

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I, B.f.C. SMITH bind myself to Jno B. Jordan Clerk Smith County Court to hold him harmless and to refund to him the sum of ($26.65) Twenty Six & 65/100 Dollars this day paid to me Less $1.25 fee for recording receipt &c provided it shall be made to appear hereafter that I am not entitled to receive the said ($26.65) Twenty Six & 65/100 Dollars the same being the 1/6 of 1/7 of the 1^st payment on the land sold by the Clk of the County Court in the case of John T SHAVER et als v JH CORDER et als the 1/6 of 1/7 being the Interest going to J.R. NEWBY This May 7^th 1884.  B.f.C. SMITH

 

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Power of Atty to Thomas FULLER      Mary FULLER’s Estate

 

State of Illinois Williamson County} We, W.H.FULLER, I.C. FULLER, John M. FULLER, J.W. FULLER, M.W. FULLER, M.A. OUEAL, M.A. FULLER Louisa Jane HARTWELL, James C. HARTWELL, H.J. FULLER, Joseph KENT Guardian of the minor heirs of Jones FULLER deceased, Joseph KENT Guardian of the minor heirs of John T FULLER deceased and each of us bind jointly, separately and singly do hereby nominate and appoint Thomas FULLER of Smith County Tennessee our Attorney in Fact to demand and receive for us and in our names from G.R. BRADFORD or any person having possession of or liable for the same our distributive shares of the Estate of Mary FULLER dec’d arising from the personal estate of said decd. That is in his hands or that he is otherwise liable for, and we do further empower him our said Attorney to execute all necessary receipts, bonds and acquitances for us and in our names respectively for and about the same, which shall be as binding when done upon each of us as if we were present and doing the same ourselves.  We do further empower our said Attorney to sue for and receive the same or any part thereof, and for that purpose to employ such counsel or other aid as he may need and to do all things necessary to accomplish the object of this power at our expense and charge and we do hereby ratify and confirm all the lawful acts and doings of our said Attorney in the premises as fully as if we were present and doing the said ourselves.  In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands this 14^th day of April 18—

W.H. FULLER  J.C. FULLER  John M.FULLER  J.W. FULLER  M.W. FULLER, M.A. FULLER  M.A. OUELL  Louisa (her x mark) Jane HARTWELL  James C HARTWELL  H.J. FULLER  Joseph KENT Guardian of Minor heirs of Jones FULLER decd  Joseph KENT Guardian of Minor heirs of Jno T. FULLER decd  J.? FULLER

 

State of Illinois Williamson County} Personally appeared… WH FULLER, I.C FULLER, John M. FULLER, M.W. FULLER, M.A. OUEAL, M.A. FULLER, Louisa Jane HARTWELL, James C. HARTWELL, H.J. FULLER, and Joseph KENT as Guardian of the Minor heirs of Jonas FULLER deceased and as Guardian of the Minor heirs of Jno T FULLER deceased…

 

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Mary FULLER’s Estate continued

 

… and also appeared before me  *large blank space*  privately and apart from their husbands… Witness James C Jackson Clerk of said County at my office this the 14^th day of April 1884  J.C. Jackson Clerk

 

State of Illinois Williamson County} I, James M. Washburn, Judge… certify that James C Jackson… was at the date …Clerk…

Witness my hand This the 14^th day of April 1884  James M Washburn County Judge

 

State of Illinois Williamson County} I, James C Jackson Clerk… certify that James M. Washburn… was at the date… Judge… Given under my hand and seal at office This the 14 day of April 1884  J.C. Jackson Clerk

 

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Mary FULLER’s Estate continued

Thomas FULLER Atty in Fact Receipt

$45.10  Received of G.R. BRADFORD Admr of the estate of Mary FULLER deceased, Forty Five Dollars & ten cents (less $3.00 fee for recording Power of Atty & Receipt) in full of the distributive shares of Mary A. OUEAL, W.H. FULLER, M.W FULLER, Harris FULLER, Jones FULLER, Amanda FULLER, Sarah FULLER, Nancy FULLER, H.J. FULLER, L.J. HARTWELL, L.C. FULLER, J.C. FULLER, M.H. FULLER, J.W FULLER & J.M FULLER in the personal estate of the said Mary FULLER deceased. This 15^th day of May 1884.   Mary A OUEAL,  W.H. FULLER,  M.W. FULLER,  Harris FULLER,  Jones FULLER,  Amanda FULLER,  Sarah FULLER,  Nancy FULLER,  H.J FULLER,  L.J HARTWELL,  L.C FULLER,  J.C. FULLER,  MA FULLER,  JW. FULLER,  JM. FULLER  By Thomas FULLER Attorney in Fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Thomas FULLER…

Witness my hand at Office this May 13^th 1884  JB Read Jr.  D.C.

 

Mary W. FULLER’s Receipt

Received of G.R. BRADFORD Admr of the estate of Mary FULLER decd Seven Dollars. – less, 1.25 recorder’s fees, in full of my distributive share of said estate of Mary FULLER decd.  This Jan. Feb. 4^th 1884  Mary W. FULLER

 

State of Tennessee DeKalb County} Personally appeared… Mary W. FULLER…

Witness my hand and seal This February 4^th 1884  D.W. D----ger N.P.

 

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Mary FULLER’s Estate continued

Jesse FULLER’s Receipt

Received of G.R. BRADFORD Admr of the estate of Mary FULLER decd Twenty one Dollars. - less One Dollar and twenty five cents recorder’s fees - in full of my distributive shares of said estate of Mary FULLER decd.  This January the 29^th 1884  Jesse FULLER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Jesse FULLER…

This January 29^th 1884  B.D. Rogers  Notary Public

 

Elizabeth ENOCH’s Receipt

Received of G.R. BRADFORD Admr of the estate of Mary FULLER decd Twenty one Dollars. - less One Dollars and Twenty Five cents recorder’s fees - in full of my distributive shares of said estate of Mary FULLER dec’d.  This Jany 29^th 1884.  Elizabeth ENOCH

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Mrs Elizabeth ENOCH…

This Jany 29^th 1884  B.D. Rogers,  Notary Public

 

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Americus J GRISHAM et als vs J.M. DUNHAM Et als} Received of Jno B Jordan Clerk of Smith Co Court the sum of $2.05 ½ Two and 5/100 Dollars less 1.25 fee for recording receipt in full of my share of the funds in his hands in the above cause turned over to him by former Clerk Allison See Ex Docket No 1 Page 67.  This May 20^th 1884  W Isaac (his x mark) GREGORY  Attest Wm G Hughes

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W Isaac GREGORY…Witness my hand at Office, This May 20^th 1884  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

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S.B. CHAMBERS Et als v. Cornelia CHAMBERS Et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause, Eighty Two & 50/100 Dollars Less $1.25 fee for recording receipt &c in full of my share of the funds arising from the payment of the 2^nd land note given by S.R. CORMUN for land sold in the above cause, said land being sold & distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County. This 22^nd day of May 1884  J.R. CHAMBERS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…J.R. CHAMBERS…Witness my hand at Office, This May 22^nd 1884  T.B. Read Jr. D.C.

 

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J.T. MASSEY Et als v. C.S. HALEY Et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause, Twenty Five & 27 1/2/100 Dollars Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my distributive share arising from the surplus cash payment on the land sold in the above cause belonging to the estate of E.P. HALEY, deceased, sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in the above cause.  This 24^th day of May 1884.  C.S. (his x mark) HALEY  Witness T.B. Read Jr.  W.C. Richardson

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…C.S. HALEY…Witness my hand at Office This 24^th day of May 1884  T.B. Read Jr. D.C.

 

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I, Benjamin A. ENOCH of the County of Crittenden in the State of Kentucky do by these presents make constitute and appoint John T. GRIFFIN in the County of Smith in the State of Tennessee my true lawful agent & attorney for me & in my name place & stead to receive any money or monies from Sam Allison Clk County Court due me from him & receipt him for same also to receive & receipt for me any money due me from J. ENOCHS Admir of Benjamin S. ENOCH’s dec’d estate or that may hereafter be due me from said Admir & my said Agent & Attorney is hereby fully authorized to sign my name to any paper or papers that may be necessary to be done in order to settle up my father’s Benjamin S. ENOCH’s Estate (Dec’d). hereby ratifying & confirming all and every thing that my said Attorney may lawfully do touching or concerning the premises herein.  Witness my hand this 22^nd day of Dec’r 1879  B.A. ENOCH

 

State of Kentucky County of Crittenden} I, D Woods Clerk…certify that the foregoing power of Attorney from B.A. ENOCH to John T. GRIFFIN was this day produced to me…& I certify that said B.A. ENOCH is personally known to me.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my official seal. This the 22^nd day of Dec’r 1879  D. Woods Clerk

 

State of Kentucky County of Crittenden} I, R.A. Dowell Judge…certify that D. Woods…is now Clerk…

Given under my hand as presiding Judge aforesaid.  This the 22^nd day of Dec 1879.  R.A. Dowell P.J.C.C.C.

 

State of Kentucky County of Crittenden} I, D. Woods Clerk…certify that R.A. Dowell…is now…Judge…

Given under my hand as Clerk of said County Court This Dec. 22^nd 1879  D. Woods Clerk

 

A true copy  Attest  T.B. Read Jr. D.C.

 

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B.S. ENOCH’s Estate

Received of J.A. ENOCH Administrator of the estate of B.S. ENOCH dec’d One Hundred and five Dollars and 68 cents Less Two Dollars and Seventy five cents fee for recording Power of Attorney & Receipt in full of the distributive share of B.A. ENOCH in the personal estate of B.S. ENOCH dec’d as shown by the final Settlements of J.A. ENOCH Admr &c of said B.S. ENOCH dec’d.  This 24^th day of May 1884.  John T. GRIFFIN Atty in Fact for B.A. ENOCH

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…John T. GRIFFIN…

Witness my hand at Office This May 24^th 1884  T.B. Read Jr. D.C.

 

A true copy  Attest  T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

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Jno T. SHAVER et als vs Jas H. CORDER et als} Received of Jno B Jordan Clk of Smith County Court and Comr in the above cause the sum of $116.60 One Hundred and sixteen and 60/100 Dollars, the distributive shares of my Wards Callie, Cheatham, George, Hubbard and Wm G. HARSH (less 1.25 for recording this receipt and 1.00 for recording Power of Atty.) of the fund arising from the payment of the first land note of Jno T.SHAVER and Surplus cash payment over bill of costs in the above cause given for land sold in said cause belonging to the estate of Whaley NEWBY decd and distributed under decree of said Court.  This June 2^nd 1884.  George HARSH Guardian for the above named wards by W.R. SHAVER Atty in fact.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W.R. SHAVER…

Witness my hand at Office June 2^nd 1884  Jno B. Jordan Clk

 

Power of Attorney

Know all men by these presents that I George HARSH have made – constituted and by these presents do make constitute and appoint Wm.R. Shaver my true and lawfull attorney for me and in my name, place and stead to draw any money that is now or may hereafter come into the hands of the clerk of the county court of Smith County belonging to myself or any of my children giving and granting unto my said attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and any act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully to all intents and purposes as I might or could do if personally present with full power of substitution and revocation hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue thereof.  Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 21^st day of May 1884.  George HARSH

 

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Power of Attorney – Continued

State of Tennessee Davidson County} Personally appeared…George HARSH… Witness my hand at office this 21^st day of May 1884.  E.M. Woodall Deputy Clk

 

J.J. CHAMBERS et als vs W.C. DICKENS et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk and Commissioner in the above cause Forty Dollars and 65 cents less $1.25 for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the first note due for the land sold in the above cause belonging to the estate of J.C. DICKENS decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in the above cause.  June 30^th 1884  W.D. DICKINS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W.D. DICKENS…

Witness my hand at Office June 30^th 1884  Jno B. Jordan Clk

 

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J.J. CHAMBERS Et als v. W.C. DICKENS Et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause, Forty Dollars & Sixty Five cents Less $1.25 for recording receipt &c in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the payment of the 1^st note due for the land sold in the above cause belonging to the estate of J.C. DICKENS decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in the above cause.  This July 19^th 1884  Elizabeth B. DICKINS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Elizabeth B. DICKENS…

Witness my hand at Office This July 19^th 1884  T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

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 W.G. McDONALD & wife v. Jno S. PRICE et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & Commissioner in the above cause, Forty Dollars Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of our distributive share of the funds in his hands belonging to the estate of Anna CARPENTER, deceased. This the 12^th day of July 1884  Dorethy (her x mark) McDONALD  W.G. McDONALD  Witness JS SCOGGINS  TB Read Jr.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W. G. McDONALD & wife Dorethy McDONALD… And Dorethy McDONALD… having appeared before me privately and apart from her husband…

Witness Jno B Jordan Clerk of said Court at Office this 12^th day of July 1884.  Jno B Jordan Clerk By T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

A true Copy  Attest  T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

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W.G. McDONALD & wife v. John S. PRICE et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County & Commissioner in the above cause, Eighty Seven & 25/100 Dollars balance in full of the fund in his hands belonging to the estate of Anna CARPENTER, deceased arising from the payments of a note made by W.G. McDONALD & wife with A.E. GARRETT Security dated Oct 15^th 1879 for the sum of $98.89 said sum being in full of my fee as attorney for McDONALD & wife in the County Chancery & Supreme Courts in the case of W.G. McDONALD & wife v. John S. PRICE et als, said amount being the balance in full of the Distributive share of Dorothia McDONALD in the estate of said Anna CARPENTER deceased paid under Decree of the Supreme Court of Tennessee in said Cause recorded at the December term 1883 of said Supreme Court. This the 26^th day of July 1884  A.E. GARRETT Sol &C

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… A.E. GARRETT Sol &C…

Witness my hand at Office, This July 26^th 1884  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

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John T. SHAVER et als v. James H. CORDER et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County & Commissioner in the above cause Twenty Three and 32 ½ /100 Dollars Less $1.25 fee for recording receipt in full of my distributive share arising from the payments of the 1^st land note given for land sold in the above cause, said land being sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  This the 26^th day of July 1884  Philip W. HARSH

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Phillipp HARSH… 

Witness my hand at Office This July 26 1884  T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

Jno T. SHAVER et als v. Jas H. CORDER et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn & Commr in the above cause the sum of ($23.32 ½ ), Twenty Three & 32 ½ /100 Dollars (less $1.25 for recording this receipt) in full of the distributive share of Mary BROWN of the funds in his hands arising from the payment of the first land note given of Jno T. SHAVER and surplus cash payment after payment of the bill of costs in said cause said land belonged to the estate of Whaley NEWBY, decd, and sold & fund distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This 17^th day of July 1884.  W.W. BROWN  Mary BROWN

 

State of Tennessee Sumner County} Personally appeared… W.W. BROWN & Mary BROWN…  and Mary BROWN wife of the said W.W. BROWN… privately and apart…

Witness my hand at Office 17 day of July 1884  O.H. Foster Clerk

 

A true Copy  Attest  T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

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J.J. CHAMBERS et als vs W.C. DICKENS et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk and Comr. in the above cause, $40.65 Forty and 65/100 Dollars (less $1.25 for recording receipt) in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the first note of W.D. DICKENS for the land sold in said cause belonging to the estate of J.C. DICKENS decd sold and distributed under decree of the Smith County Court in the above cause. This 2^nd day of August 1884  Susan A. CHAMBERS  J.J. CHAMBERS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Susan A. CHAMBERS and J.J. CHAMBERS…  and the said Susan A. CHAMBERS wife of said J.J. CHAMBERS… privately and apart…

Witness my hand at Office This July 2^nd 1884  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

J.J. CHAMBERS et als v. W.C. DICKENS et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County & Commissioner in the above cause, Forty and 65/100 Dollars less $1.25 fee for recording receipt, in full of our distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the first note of W.D. DICKENS for the land sold in said cause belonging to the estate of J.C. DICKENS decd sold & distributed under decree of Smith County Court in the above cause. This 4^th day of December 1884  Louisa A. PENDARRIS  JOS A PENDARRIS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Jos. A. PENDARRIS & wife Louisa A. PENDARRIS…  and Louisa A. PENDARRIS… privately and apart…

Witness my hand at Office This Dec 4^th 1884  T.B. Read Jr. D.C.

 

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J.T. MASSEY et als v. C.S. HALEY et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County & Commissioner in the above cause Twenty Five & 27 ½ /100 Dollars (Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt) in full of the distributive share of Nannie E. HALEY of the funds in his hands arising from the surplus cash payment on the land sold in the above cause, belonging to the estate of E.P. HALEY deceased sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  This August 11^th 1884.  Kate M HALEY guardian for Nannie E. HALEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Kate M HALEY…

Witness my hand at Office This Aug 11^th 1884  T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

Thomas HUDSON et als v. Paralee C. HALL et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County & Commissioner in the above cause Nineteen & 21 ¼ /100 Dollars Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the payment of the 1^st Land note given for land sold in the above cause belonging to the estate of Wm HUDSON dec’d, sold & distributed under decree of Smith Co. Court in the above cause.  This September 2^nd 1884.  W.D. HUDSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.D. HUDSON…he executed the foregoing…

Witness my hand at Office This Sept 2, 1884  T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

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Thomas HUDSON etals v. Paralee C HALL et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith Co. & Commissioner in the above cause Nineteen & 21 ¼ /100 Dollars Less $1.25 for recording this receipt in full of the Distributive share Esau HUDSON (he having transferred the same to me which will be seen by deed following this receipt), arising from the payment of the 1^st Land note given for land sold in the above cause belonging to the estate of Wm HUDSON dec’d, sold & distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith Co. in the above cause.  This September 2^nd 1884.  W.D. HUDSON assignee for Esau HUDSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.D. HUDSON…he executed the foregoing…

Witness my hand at Office This Sept 2, 1884  T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

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S.M. FITEs Estate} Rec’d from Catharine I. FITE Executrix of S.M. FITE dec’d, Twenty Seven Hundred and Five Dollars and 26 ½ cents amount due my wife Jane R. JAMES from the estate of S.M. FITE as shown by settlement made by said Executrix of this date.  This Sept 13^th 1884  Valney JAMES

 

Rec’d from Catharine I. FITE Executrix of S.M. FITE dec’d, Thirty Five Hundred and Five and 26 ½ /100 Dollars amount due me as Administrator of Kittie B. FITE dec’d from the estate of S.M. FITE as shown by settlement made by said Executrix of this date.  This Sept 13, 1884  Valney JAMES

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Valney JAMES…

Witness my hand at Office This Sept 13^th 1884  T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

Kittie B. FITE’s Estate} Received form Valney JAMES Admr &C of Kittie B. FITE dec’d Eleven Hundred and Thirteen & 11 1/3 /100 Dollars in my own right and Eleven Hundred and Thirteen & 11 1/3 /100 Dollars as Guardian for Alberta FITE said amounts being due me as shown by said Administrators final settlement this day made and filed.  This Sept 13^th 1884  Catharine I. FITE

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Catharine I FITE…

Witness my hand at Office This Sept 13, 1884  T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

 

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$227.48 Jno R. ASHLEY et als v. John DEADMAN et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith Co. & Commissioner in the above cause, Two Hundred and Twenty Seven & 48 ¾ /100 Dollars, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the surplus cash payment & the payment of the 1^st Land notes given for land sold in the above cause belonging to the estate of John DEADMAN dec’d, sold and distributed under Decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  This the 16^th day of September 1884  Henry (his x mark)         DEADMAN  Witness T.B. Read Jr.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Henry DEADMAN…

Witness my hand at Office This Sept 16, 1884  Jno B Jordan Clk By T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

Jno R. ASHLEY et als v. John DEADMAN et als} Received of John B. Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Two Hundred and five dollars on account of amount due us as heirs of John DEADMAN decd from the sale of lands belonging to his estate sold by order of Court in the case of John ASHLEY v Carroll DEADMAN’s heirs on the 1^st day of Sept 1883  This Sept 15^th 1884  W.A. WILLS  S.P. (her x mark) WILLS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.A. WILLS… And S.P. WILLS wife of the said W.A. WILLS… privately and apart…

Witness my hand and Official seal on this the 15^th day of Sept 1884  Isseus Beckwith Notary Public Smith County Tenn

 

A true copy  Attest Jno B. Jordan Clk

 

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ASHLEY et als v DEADMAN et als} Received of John B. Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Two Hundred and twenty five dollars on account of amount due us as heirs of John DEADMAN decd from the sale of lands belonging to his Estate, and sold by order of Court in the case of John ASHLEY v Carroll DEADMAN’s heirs on the 1^st day of Sept 1883  This Sept 15^th 1884  Jno J WILLS  Sophronia (her x mark) WILLS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… John J. WILLS… And Sophronia WILLS wife of the said John J. WILLS… privately and apart…

Witness my hand and Official seal on this the 15^th day of Sept 1884  Isseus Beckwith Notary Public Smith County Tenn

 

A true copy  Attest Jno B. Jordan Clk

 

ASHLEY v DEADMAN} Received of Jno B. Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Two Hundred and twenty five dollars on account of amount due us as heirs of John DEADMAN decd from the sale of lands belonging to his estate and sold by order of the Court in the case of John ASHLEY vs Carrol DEADMAN’s heirs on the 1^st day of Sept 1883  This Sept 15^th 1884  C. CHRISMAN  MARY (her x mark) CHRISMAN

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… C. CHRISMAN… And Mary CHRISMAN wife of the said C. CHRISMAN… privately and apart…

Witness my hand and Official seal on this the 15^th day of Sept 1884  Isseus Beckwith Notary Public Smith County Tenn

 

A true copy  Attest Jno B. Jordan Clk

 

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ASHLEY v DEADMAN} Received of John B. Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Two Hundred and twenty five dollars on account of amount due us as heirs of John DEADMAN decd from the sale of lands belonging to his Estate, and sold by order of Court in the case of John ASHLEY v Carroll DEADMAN’s heirs on the 1^st day of Sept 1883.  This Sept 15^th 1884  J.B. KYLE  M.A.(her x mark) KYLE

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.B. KYLE… And M.A. KYLE wife of the said J.B. KYLE… privately and apart…

Witness my hand and Official seal on this the 15^th day of Sept 1884  Isseus Beckwith Notary Public Smith County Tenn

 

John R. ASHLEY et als v. John DEADMAN et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith Co & Commissioner in the above cause One Hundred and Thirteen & 75/100 Dollars, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the surplus cash payment & the payment of the 1^st Land note given for land sold by decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause. Said fund being due me as an heir of Francis WRIGHT decd who was an original heir of John Deadman decd.  This September 18^th 1884  W.C. WRIGHT

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.C. WRIGHT… he executed the foregoing…

Witness my hand at Office This Sept 18^th 1884  T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

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OAKLEY V KIMBERLIN}  Power of Atty

We the undersigned do nominate and appoint John R. ASHLEY our Attorney in fact to take into his hands and control all property of every description both real and personal of the estate of the late John DEADMAN deceased of which estate we are the only legal heirs and representatives. To demand and receive of and from all persons indebted to or may be indebted to said estate by note account or otherwise. to execute in our names any notes receipts or otherwise that may be necessary in winding up and distributing said estate. He may compromise arbitrate and do other things which may be necessary in and about said business We hereby authorize and empower our said Attorney the said John R ASHLEY to rent lease or sell said real estate upon such terms at such time and place as he may think best. Collect all debts and demands due us as said representatives and pay over the same to us pro rata And do and perform all acts necessary to be done in the premises as if he was an administrator or Executor of said estate. And we do hereby ratify and confirm any act or thing he our said Attorney in fact may lawfully do in the premises as fully as if we were present and doing the same ourselves. Witness our hands and seals the 16^th day of December 1882.  C. CHRISMAN  Mary CHRISMAN  Henry DEADMAN  J.J. WILLS  Sophronia WILLS  Elizabeth DEADMAN  W.A. WILLS  S.P. WILLS  J.B. KYLE  Martha An KYLE  Carole DEADMAN  W.C. WRIGHT  Candis ASHLEY  Martha E. MAGNESS  JR ASHLEY   Attest  W.M. HALL  T.B. WILLS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally came… W.M. HALL and T.B. WILLS subscribing witnesses to the instrument as to the signatures of Carol DEADMAN Decd one of the foregoing bargainors… they were acquainted with the Carol DEDMON (during his lifetime)… Witness my hand and notorial seal at Office the 29^th day of May 1883  B.A. James Notary Public

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally came…

 

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… C.C. CHRISMAN and wife Mary CHRISMAN, Henry DEDMON, J.J. WILLS & wife Sophronia WILLS, Elizabeth DEDMON, W.A. WILLS and wife S.P. WILLS, J.B. KYLE and wife Marthey KYLE,  W.C. WRIGHT,  John R.ASHLEY and wife Candes ASHLEY and Martha MAGNESS… And Mary CHRISMAN… Sophronia WILLS… S.P. WILLS… Martha Ann KYLE… Candis ASHLEY… privately and apart from their husbands… Witness my hand and Notorial Seal at Office the 2^nd day of July 1883.  B.A. James Notary Public for Smith County.

 

Bart WARFORD et als v Sam WILLIAMS et als} Received of Jno B Jordan Clk of Smith County Court and Comr in the above cause ($31.88) Thirty One and 88/100 Dollars Less 1.25 for recording receipt and 1.00 for recording transfer balance in full of the distributive share of Francis MANNERS in the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Jas MANNERS Sr decd which share has been transferred to me by said Francis MANNERS. Said lands sold and the fund distributed under decree of Smith County Court in the above cause.  This Septr 29^th 1884.  W.W. DRIVER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W.W. DRIVER…he executed the foregoing…

Witness my hand at Office this 29^th day of Septr 1884  Jno B. Jordan Clk

 

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Bart WARFORD et als v Sam WILLIAMS et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commr in the above cause  $31.88 Thirty One and 88/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt Bal in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Jas MANNERS decd sold and distributed under decree of said County Court in the above cause.  This Oct 4^th 1884  ???? DRIVER  W.W. DRIVER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W.W. DRIVER… who acknowledged that he executed the foregoing…  Witness my hand at Office This October 4^th 1884  John B Jordan Clerk

 

Bart WARFORD et als v Sam WILLIAMS et als} For value received I hereby transfer and assign to W.W. DRIVER all the balance of the share coming to me in the land fund arising from the sale of the lands of James MANNERS deceased in the case of Bart WARFORD and others against Sam WILLIAMS and others in the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, being one eleventh of the undistributed fund in said cause amounting to about one hundred and four dollars & 88 cents, and I hereby direct the same to be paid to said DRIVER when ready to be distributed.  This Nov 2^nd 1882  Frances (his x mark) MANNERS  Attest T.J. FISHER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Frances MANNERS…

Witness my hand at office Nov 2^nd 1882  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

A true copy  Attest Jno B Jordan clk.

 

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J.W. HUGHES et als v Isaac GRISHAM et als} Recd of BfC Smith former Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $4.71 Four and 71/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt Bal in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands in the above cause Paid by decree of said Court at Oct term 1872  See M.B. J Page 629.  This Oct 7^th 1884.  W. I. (his x mark) GREGORY  Attest  M.P. MARTIN

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W.I. GREGORY

Witness my hand at Office Oct 7^th 1884  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

Jno R ASHLEY et als v Jno DEADMAN et als} Received of John B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause $130.00 less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of the distributive shares of my wards, Wm DEADMAN James DEADMAN Cephas DEADMAN and Burley DEADMAN (who are minor children of Carroll DEADMAN decd) in the funds in his hands arising from the surplus cash payment and the payment of the first notes given for the land sold by decree of Smith County Court in the above cause belonging to the estate of Jno DEADMAN Sr decd.  This Oct 6^th 1884  W.M. JOHNSON Guardian for Wm James Cephas & Burley DEDMON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W.M. JOHNSON…he executed the foregoing…

Witness my hand at Office Oct 6^th 1884  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

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B.F. WILSON et als vs Tennessee WILSON et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $36.53 1/3 Thirty six and 53 1/3/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt my share of the funds in his hands arising from the cash payment made on the land sold in the above cause belonging to the estate of J.S. WILSON decd.  By order of the County Court of Smith County in said Cause.  This 18^th day of Oct 1884  B.F. WILSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…B.F. WILSON…he executed the foregoing…

Witness my hand at Office Oct 18^th 1884  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

Thomas HUDSON v. Paralee C. HALL et als} $19.21 ¼  Received of Jno B Jordan Clerk of Smith County Court Nineteen dollars and twenty one and one fourths cents on account of amount due us from the sale of the land in the case of T.B. HUDSON et als VS. Paralee HALL et als in the County Court of Smith County  This October 17^th 1884.  F.S. JONES  Drewciler JONES

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…F.S. JONES…and Drewciler JONES … privately and apart from her said husband…  Witness my hand & official on this the 17^th day of October 1884  I---- Beckwith Notary Public Smith County Tenn.

 

A true copy  Attest T.B. Read Jr D.C. Smith Co Court

 

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J.T. MASSEY et als V. C.S. HALEY et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause Sixty Six and 94/100 Dollars Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of our distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the payment of the 1^st Land note given for land sold in the above cause belonging to the estate of E.P. HALEY decd. Sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  This the 5^th day of November 1884  J.T. MASSEY  R.A. MASSEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…J.T. MASSEY & wife R.A. MASSEY…and R.A. MASSEY…privately and apart…

Witness my hand at Office This Novr 5^th 1884  T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

J.T. MASSEY et als V. C.S. HALEY et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause Sixty Six and 94/100 Dollars Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of our distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the payment of the 1^st Land note given for land sold in the above cause belonging to the estate of E.P. HALEY decd. sold and distributed under decree of Smith County Court in the above cause.  This the 5^th day of November 1884.  W.C. (his x mark) CAPLINER  M.A. CAPLENER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W.C. CAPLINER & wife M.A. CAPLINER…And M.A. CAPLINER…privately and apart…

Witness my hand at Office This November 5^th 1884  T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

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J.T. MASSEY et als V. C.S. HALEY et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commr in the above cause Sixty Six and 94/100 Dollars Less $1.25 fee for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the payment of the 1^st Land note given for land sold in the above cause belonging to the estate of E.P. HALEY decd. sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  This the 12^th day of November 1884  C.S. (his x mark) HALEY  Attest  T.B. Read Jr.  J.M. WATTS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…C.S. HALEY…he executed the foregoing…

Witness my hand at office This Nov. 12, 1884  T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

Thomas HUDSON et als v. Paralee C. HALL et als} $38.42 ½ Received of Jno B Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Thirty Eight Dollars Forty Two and one half cents on account of amount due us as heirs and distributes and assignees of John HUDSON from the sale of land in the case of Thomas HUDSON et als V. Paralee C. HALL et als sold by order of County Court by Jno B. Jordan Clk etc. This September 23^rd 1884.  E.A. COURTNEY  Mary J. (her x mark) COURTNEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…E.A. COURTNEY…And Mary J. COURTNEY… privately and apart from her said husband…  Witness my hand and Official Seal on this the 23^rd day of Sept. 1884  I---- Beckwith Notary Public for Smith Co Tenn

 

A true copy  Attest T.B. Read Jr D.C. Smith Co Court

 

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John R ASHLEY et als V. John DEDMON et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause Two Hundred and Twenty Seven & 48 ¾ /100 Dollars, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of our distributive share arising from the surplus cash payment & the payment of the 1^st Land note given for land sold in the above cause belonging to the estate of John DEDMON, decd. sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn. This 29^th day of September 1884  Candis ASHLEY  J.R. ASHLEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Mrs. Candis ASHLEY…

Witness my hand and Notorial Seal at office the 29^th day of September 1884  B.A. James Notary Public

 

A true Copy  Attest  T.B. Read Jr.  D.C. Smith Co. Ct.

 

Moses CURL et als V. ------ COOKSEY et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause Sixty Two and 80/100 Dollars Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive shares of Thomas J. and Anne M. LAVENDER minor heirs of Dolly LAVENDER decd. who was an original heir of Archibald CURL of the surplus cash payment & the 1^st Land note of J.J. WHITEFIELD given for land sold & distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  This December 1^st 1884.  C.C. LAVENDER Guardian for Thomas J and Anne M LAVENDER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…C.C. LAVENDER… he executed the foregoing…

Witness my hand at office This Dec 1, 1884  T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

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B.F. WILSON et als v Tennessee WILSON} Received of Jno B Jordan Clerk of Smith County Court and Comr in the above cause $146.13 1/3 One Hundred and forty six and 13 1/3/100 Dollars less 1.25 cts of the funds now in his hands arising from the surplus cash payment for the land sold in the above cause belonging to the estate of James WILSON decd after deducting bill of costs. Decr 16^th 1884  Thomas WILSON  William WILSON  Lillian WILSON  Luana WILSON  John A. FITE Guardian

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…John A. FITE Guardian for the heirs of James WILSON decd…

 

State of Tennessee Sumner County} To C.C. LAVENDER a Citizen of Sumner County:

Whereas, It appearing to the County Court of said County, that Thos J. LAVENDER Ella N. LAVENDER and Annie M LAVENDER are minors, and the Court being satisfied as to your right to the Guardianship of said minor, and you having given bond and qualified according to law, and the Court having ordered that Letters of Guardianship be issued to you,

You are therefore Authorized, To take into your possession, for the use and benefit of said wards, the profits of the lands, tenements, and hereditaments belonging to them, and also the goods, chattels and other personal estate of said wards; to bring such suits or actions in relation thereto as may be deemed necessary; to return to the next Court after the date hereof, a statement on oath of all the estate which shall have come into your hands or possession; to exhibit annually an account of the profits and disbursements thereof; to return a new list of the estate of said wards two years from the date hereof; and to renew your bond as such, and to faithfully perform all the duties required of you by law in relation to said Guardianship, and upon the arrival at full age, or sooner, if required, to make final settlement thereof; to deliver and pay to the person lawfully authorized to receive the same. The residue of said estate, including the profits arising therefrom.  Herein fail not.  Witness O.H. Foster Clerk of said Court, at office, this First day of September 1884, and the 109 year of American Independence.  Copy Test.  O.H. Foster  Clerk

 

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Joseph C. DICKENS Estate} Received of J.J. CHAMBERS admr of Joseph C. DICKENS decd ($20.26) Twenty and 26/100 Dollars, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of my distributive share of the personal estate of said J.C. DICKENS decd as shown by said Administrators final settlement this day made & filed with the County Court Clerk.  This Dec 4^th 1884  Louisa A. PENDAVIS  Jos. A. PENDAVIS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Joseph A. PENDAVIS & wife Louisa A. PENDAVIS… And Louisa A. PENDAVIS… privately and apart… Witness John B Jordan, Clerk of said Court, at office this 4^th day of Decr 1884  J.B. Jordan Clerk By T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

A true copy  Attest  T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

Joseph C. DICKENS Estate} Received of J.J. CHAMBERS admr &C of the estate of Joseph C. DICKENS decd Twenty and 26/100 Dollars, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the personal estate of said Joseph C. DICKENS as shown by said Administrators final settlement this day made & filed  This Dec 4^th 1884  William D. DICKENS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… William D. DICKENS… Witness my hand at office 4 day of Dec 1884.  T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

A true Copy  Attest  T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

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Joseph C. DICKENS Estate} Received of J.J. CHAMBERS Admr of the estate of Joseph C. DICKENS decd. Twenty and 26/100 Dollars, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the personal estate of said Joseph C. DICKENS decd, as shown by said Administrators final settlement this day made and filed  This 4^th day of Decr 1884.  Elizabeth B. DICKENS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Elizabeth B. DICKENS… Witness my hand at office, This 4^th day of Dec. 1884  T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

A true Copy  Attest  T.B. Read Jr D.C.

 

Joseph C. DICKENS Estate} Received of J.J. CHAMBERS Administrator of the estate of Joseph C. DICKENS, dec’d, Twenty and 26/100 Dollars, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the personal estate of said Joseph C. DICKENS as shown by said Administrators final settlement this day made and filed.  This 8^th day of December 1884  George M. KEY Admr of Lucinda J. KEY deceased

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… George M. KEY… Witness my hand at office this 8^th  day of December 1884.  T.B. Read Jr. D.C.

 

A true Copy  Attest  T.B. Read Jr., D.C.

 

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J.T. MASSEY et als V. C.S. HALEY et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause, Sixty Six and 94/100 Dollars Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the payment of the first land note given for land sold in the above cause belonging to the estate of E.P. HALEY decd, sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  This Decr 11^th 1884.  M.C. HALEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…M.C. HALEY… acknowledged that she executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at Office this December 11^th 1884  T.B. Read Jr. D.C.

 

J.T. MASSEY et als V. C.S. HALEY et als} Received of Jno B Jordan Co. Ct. Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause, Sixty Six and 94/100 Dollars Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt, in full of the distributive share of Nannie E HALEY arising from the payment of the first land note given for land sold in the above cause belonging to the estate of E.P. HALEY, decd, sold & distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  This Decr 11^th 1884.  Kate M. HALEY Guardian for Nannie E. HALEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Kate M. HALEY…

Witness my hand at Office, This Dec. 11^th 1884  T.B. Read Jr. D.C

 

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B.F. WILSON et als V. Tennessee WILSON et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause, Thirty Six and 53 1/3/100 Dollars Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the surplus cash payment on land sold in the above cause belonging to the estate of J.S. WILSON decd, the same being sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  This December 22^nd 1884.  H.C. WILSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…H.C. WILSON… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at Office this December 22^ND 1884  T.B. Read Jr. D.C

 

Jno R. ASHLEY et als V. Jno DEDMON et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County & Commissioner in the above cause, Thirty Two and 50/100 Dollars, Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my share of the funds in his hands arising from the payment of the 1^st Land note & of the surplus cash payment paid on the land sold in the above cause by decree of Smith Co. Court, I being an heir of Carrol DEDMON who was an original heir of John DEDMON Sr. decd.  This December 29 1884.  John DEDMON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…John DEDMON…

Witness my hand at office this Decr 29 1884  T.B. Read Jr. D.C

 

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John R. ASHLEY et als V. John DEDMON et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause, Thirty Two and 50/100 Dollars Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of Elizabeth HARRISON decd who was an heir of Carrol DEDMON decd who was an original heir of John DEDMON Sr decd of the surplus cash payment and payment of the 1^st Land note given for land sold in the above cause the same being sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith Co. Tenn in the above cause.  This December 29^th 1884.  L. HARRISON Admr of the Estate of Elizabeth HARRISON decd

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…L. HARRISON…

Witness my hand at office this Dec 29 1884  T.B. Read Jr. Depty Clk

 

B.F. WILSON et als V. Tennessee WILSON et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause Thirty Six and 53 1/3/100 Dollars Less $1.25 for receipt & $1.00 for Power of Atty in full of the Distributive share of Bettie TAYLER wife of A.J. TAYLER formerly Bettie WILSON of the surplus cash payment paid on land sold in the above cause under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn belonging to the estate of James WILSON decd This January 2^nd 1885.  Bettie TAYLER & A.J. TAYLER by John H. FITE Atty in fact

 

Power of Attorney  We, A.J. TAYLOR & Wife Bettie TAYLOR of Lebanon Tenn do hereby nominate, constitute & appoint John A. FITE of Carthage, Smith County, Tenn our true and lawful Atty for us and in our names to collect the Interest or Share of the said Bettie TAYLOR in the estate of James WILSON decd late of Smith County Tenn. Our said Atty is Authorized to collect said share from any person or persons, in whose hands the same may be and to collect our entire share whether coming from real or…

 

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…personal estate and he will give any and all necessary receipt & acquittances in our names. Our said Atty may bring any suit or suits that may be needed to collect our said Share and we do hereby ratify & affirm all our said Atty may do by reason of this Authority Witness our hands this Decr. 30^th 1884  A.J. TAYLOR  Bettie TAYLOR

 

State of Tennessee Wilson County} Personally appeared…A.J. TAYLOR and Bettie TAYLOR…and Bettie TAYLOR wife of said A.J. TAYLOR…privately & apart…  Witness my hand at office this 30^th day of December 1884.  W.M. Harkreader Clk By W.S. Catron D.C.

 

Moses CURL et als v. Benny COOKSEY} Recd of Jno B Jordan County Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause, Thirty One & 40/100 Dollars Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the distributive Share of Ella N. LAVENDER Minor heir of Dolly LAVENDER decd. who was an original heir of Archibald CURL, of the Surplus cash payment and payment of the 1^st Land note of J.J. WHITEFIELD given for Land sold & distributed under the decree of the county Court of Smith County Tenn in the above Cause.  This 13^th day of January1885  C.C. LAVENDER

 

State of Tennessee Sumner County} Personally appeared… C.C. LAVENDER Guardian for Ella N. LAVENDER…acknowledged that he executed the foregoing…Witness my hand at office this 13^th day of Jan. 1885.  O.H. Foster Clerk.

 

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B.F. WILSON et als v Tennessee WILSON et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause Thirty Six and 53 1/3/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt Distributive share of Jas E. WILSON of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Jas S WILSON decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in the above cause, said fund arose from the cash payment on said land.  This Januy 28^th 1885.  C.S. SAMSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… C.S. SAMSON… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at Office This January 28^th  1885  Jno B. Jordan  Clerk

 

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Wm RUSSEL et als v John RUSSEL et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clk of Smith Co Tenn & comr in the above cause the sum of $3.97 Three & 97/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording this receipt. One $ & 80/100 of which is my distributive share and Two and 17/100 Dollars is the distributive share of my wife Jane EVANS (who is a daughter of Thos RUSSELL decd) in the funds arising from the sale of the land in the above cause sold & distributed under decree of the County Court in the above cause belonging to the estate of Miles W. AUSTIN decd  This 2^nd day of Feby 1885  W.A. (his x mark) EVANS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.A. EVANS… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at Office This Feby 2^nd 1885  Jno B. Jordan  Clerk

 

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Isham G. KITTRELL et als v. Clio COOPER etals} Recd of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause Six Hundred and Thirty Dollars less One dollar and twenty five cents fee for recording this receipt fund in his hand arising from the sale of the land in the above cause belonging to the estate of Edward KITTRELL decd Sold and Distributed under decree of Said County Court in the above cause.  This February 2^nd 1885.  D.F. COOPER Guardian for Clio COOPER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… D.F. COOPER … acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at Office this Feby 2^nd 1885  Jno B. Jordan  Clerk  By Will. A. JORDAN  D.C.

 

S.B. CHAMBERS et als v Cornelia CHAMBERS et als} Recd of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause $326.43 Three Hundred and Twenty six and 43/100 Dollars less 1.25 for receipt in full of the distributive shares of my wards Louisa and Cornelia CHAMBERS of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the land in the above cause belonging to the estate of Leroy CAGE decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in the above cause.   This 2^nd day of March 1885  S.B. CHAMBERS Guar for Lou and Cornelia CHAMBERS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… S.B. CHAMBERS… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at Office this March 2^nd 1885.  Jno. B. Jordan  Clerk

 

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Wm RUSSEL et als v Jno RUSSEL et als} Received of Jno B Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause One and 55/100 Dollars in full of the distributive share of Celia J. SUTTON of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Miles W. and Sallie AUSTIN decd. said Celia J.SUTTON being a daughter of Christian AUSTIN decd who was entitled to an original share is entitled to 1/7 of an original share.  Mch 2^nd 1885.  Celia J SUTTON  D.C. SUTTON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Celia J SUTTON and D.C. SUTTON…

Witness my hand at Office This March 2^nd 1885.  Jno B. Jordan  Clerk

 

W.W. GARRETT et als v Allen GARRETT et als} Received of Jno B Jordan Clk & Comr in the above cause $840.00 of the distributive share of Bob, Allen, and Saml GARRETT of the fund arising from the sale of the land in the above cause belonging to the estate of Saml GARRETT decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in said cause.  This 9^th day of March 1885.  D.A. WEST guardian for Bob, Allen, and Saml GARRETT

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… D.A. WEST… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at Office This March 9^th 1885  Jno B. Jordan  Clk

 

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Moses CURL et als v. Benny COOKSEY et als} In Smith County Court.  I hereby transfer to T.B. ARRINGTON and G.L. CROWELL doing business under style of firm name ARRINGTON & CROWELL my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Archibald CURL (my interest in the same being 1/7) sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in the above cause and I hereby authorize the County Court Clerk of Smith County to pay the same to said ARRINGTON & CROWELL.  This 11^th day of March 1885.  J.C. CURL

 

State of Tennessee Davidson County} Personally appeared… J.C. CURL…acknowledged that he executed the annexed…Witness my hand at office this 11^th day of March 1885  James Everett Notary Public

 

Moses CURL et als v. Benny COOKSEY et als} Received of Jno.B Jordan County Court Clerk and Commissioner in the above cause ($94.20) Ninety Four and 20/100 Dollars Less 1.25 for recording this receipt &c in part of the Distributive share of John CURL of the funds arising from the sale of the land in above cause sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in the said cause.  This 13^th day of March 1885.  T.B. ARRINGTON

 

State of Tennessee Wilson County} Personally appeared… T.B. ARRINGTON…acknowledged that he executed the attached…witness my hand at office This 13^th day of March 1885  W.M. Harkreader Clk

 

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Thomas HUDSON et als v Paralee C HALL et als} Received of Jno.B Jordan County Court Clk & comr in the above cause $38.42 ½ Thirty eight dollars & 42 ½ cents less 1.25 for recording receipt the shares of Thomas HUDSON & Geo HUDSON in the distribution of funds in his hands from 1^st land note & surplus cash payment. Said Geo HUDSON having assigned his share to Thomas HUDSON. Said land sold & final distributed under decree of the County Court in the above cause.  March 23^rd 1885.  Thomas D. HUDSON By Irenus BECKWITH, Atty in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Irenus BECKWITH…acknowledged that he executed the above… Witness my hand at Office This Mch 23^rd 1885  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

B.F WILSON et als v Tennessee WILSON et als} Received of Jno.B Jordan Clk Smith Co Court and Comr in the above cause $36.53 1/3/100 Thirty Six & 53 1/3/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt distributive share of Tennessee WILSON in the first distribution of the funds arising from the sale of the lands in the above cause.  March 24^th 1885  John HARPER Adm of Tennessee WILSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County}  Personally appeared… John HARPER…

Witness my hand at office, this March 24^th 1885  Jno. B. Jordan Clerk

 

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C.L. SEAY et als vs Wm SEAY et als} Received of Jno.B Jordan Clerk of Smith County Court & Comr in the above cause $59.69 Fifty nine & 69/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of land belonging to the estate of my brother Jno SEAY decd, sold & distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause  This 9^th day of March 1885  D.W. SEAY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… D.W. SEAY…who acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at Office, this March 9^th 1885  Jno. B. Jordan Clerk

 

C.L. SEAY et als v Wm SEAY et als} In Smith Co Court  Recd of Jno.B Jordan Clk and Comr in the above cause $59.69 fifty nine & 69/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the fund in his hands arising from the sale of land belonging to the estate of Jno S SEAY decd, sold & distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in said cause  This Apr 10^th 1885  S.F. LESTER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… S.F. LESTER…who acknowledged that she executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at Office this April 10^th 1885  Jno. B. Jordan Clerk

 

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C.L.SEAY et als v Wm SEAY et als} In Smith County Court Recd of Jno B Jordan Clk & Comr in the above cause $59.69 fifty nine & 69/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the fund in his hands arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Jno S. SEAY decd sold & distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith Co Tenn in the above cause.  This Apr 10^th 1885.  E.J. (hir x mark) SEAY   Attest  W.M. ORG---

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… E.J. SEAY… who acknowledged that she executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at Office this April 10^th 1885  John B Jordan Clerk

 

C.L.SEAY et als v Wm SEAY et als} In Smith Co Court Recd of Jno B Jordan Clk & Comr in the above cause Fifty seven & 69/100 dollars in full of my share of the fund in his hands arising from the sale of land belonging to estate of Jno S. SEAY decd sold & distributed under decree of Smith Co Court in above cause  Apr 10^th 1885.  C.L. SEAY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… C.L. SEAY… who acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office this April 10^th 1885  Jno. B. Jordan Clerk

 

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C.L.SEAY et als v Wm SEAY et als} In Smith Co Court Recd of Jno B Jordan Clk & Comr in the above cause $57.69 Fifty seven & 69/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of the shares of Susan, Callie, Wm, David(Daniel), and Mattie SEAY children of Wm W SEAY for whom I am Guardian, of the fund in his hands arising from the sale of land belonging to Estate of Jno S SEAY decd sold & distributed under decree of Smith Co Court in the said cause.  Apr 10^th 1885.  Ann SEAY Guardian

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Ann SEAY Guardian… Witness my hand at Office this April 10^th 1885  Jno. B. Jordan Clerk

 

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Jno T. SHAVER et als v Jas H CORDER et als} In Smith County Court Recd of Jno B Jordan Clk & Comr in the above cause $171.73 2/3 One Hundred and seventy one & 73/100 Dollars bal in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Whaley NEWBY decd sold & distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith Co Tenn in said Cause.  This April 10^th 1885  Lou C. SHAVER  Attest  J.T. SHAVER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Lou C. SHAVER… Witness my hand at Office this April 10^th 1885  John B. Jordan Clerk

 

Jno T. SHAVER et als v JH CORDER et als} In Smith Co Court   Received of Jno B Jordan Clk & Comr in the above cause $171.73 One Hundred and seventy one and 73/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt bal in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of land belonging to the estate of Whaley NEWBY decd sold & distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith Co Tenn in said Cause.  This Apr 10 1885  Sallie L.SHAVER  Attest  J.T. SHAVER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Sallie L.SHAVER… Witness my hand at Office, this April 10^th 1885.  John B. Jordan Clerk

 

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John T. SHAVER et als v Jas H CORDER et als} In Smith Co Court Recd of Jno B Jordan Clk & Comr in the above cause 171.73 One Hundred & seventy one & 73/100 Dollars bal in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Whaley NEWBY decd sold & distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in the above cause.  This Apr 10^th 1885.  Mary E. GILL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Mary E. GILL… Witness my hand at Office this April 10^th 1885.  Jno. B. Jordan Clerk

 

Jno T. SHAVER et als v Jas H. CORDER et als} In Smith Co Court Received of Jno B. Jordan Clk & Comr in the above cause #171.73 One Hundred and seventy one & 73/100 Dollars bal in full of my distributive of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Whaley NEWBY decd sold & distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith Co Tenn in the above cause.  This Apr 10^th 1885.  Hattie A. BRIDGES

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Hattie A. BRIDGES… Witness my hand at Office. This April 10^th 1885.  Jno. B. Jordan Clerk

 

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John T. SHAVER et als vs Jas H CORDER et als} Received April 13^th 1885, of John B. Jordan Clerk & Commissioner in the above case Twenty four & 53/100 Dollars bal in full of the distributive share of J.R. NEWBY out of the real estate of Nancy J. NEWBY decd. I being the owner of said interest by purchase & my Sheriff deed is filed in this case in this court.  B.f.C. SMITH  Assignee of J.R. NEWBY  $24.53

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… BfC SMITH Assignee of JR NEWBY… Witness my hand at Office.  This April 13^th 1885  Jno. B. Jordan Clerk

 

B.f.C. SMITH et als vs A.C GILL et als} Received April 13^th 1885 of John B. Jordan Clerk & commissioner in the above case One Hundred & Seventy four Dollars & 74/100^th in full of my distributive share out of the proceeds  of the lands heretofore sold by said Clerk in the above case as the lands of J.R.(B) SMITH  $174 74/  BfC SMITH

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… BfC SMITH… Witness my hand at Office.  This April 13^th 1885  Jno. B. Jordan Clerk

 

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Jno. D. ENOCHS et als Exparte} In Smith County Court Received of H.D. HIGHERS & G.W. WILLIAMS by G.W. WILLIAMS #79.88 principal with $22.20 Interest on same (less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt) Which $79.88 is received as part of my distributive share of of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the Estate of John ENOCHS decd sold under decree of the County Court of Smith County and said HIGHERS & WILLIAMS the Purchasers are entitled to a credit of said $79.88 on the Judgement rendered against them for the aforesaid purchase money in said cause.  This April 10^th 1885  Middie (her x mark) LACONIER  Test  W.M. OAKLEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Middie LACONIER… Witness my hand at office  April 10^th 1885.  Jno. B. Jordan Clk

 

A true copy  Attest Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

B.F.C. SMITH et als v Alex C. GILL et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Comr in the above cause $174.74/100 One Hundred and Seventy four and 74/100 dollars. Less 1.25 for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of J.R. SMITH decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in said cause. This 29^th day of April 1885  L.A. MOORE  G.C. MOORE

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… L.A. MOORE and G.C. MOORE… and L.A. MOORE wife of the said G.C. MOORE… appeared before me privately and apart… Witness W.H. LINCOLN Notary Public at office this 29^th day of April 1885  W.H. LINCOLN Notary Public for Smith Co

 

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John R. ASHLEY et als v John DEDMON et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County & Commissioner in the above cause One Hundred and Thirteen and 75/100 Dollars. Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the surplus cash payment and the payment of the 1^st Land note given for land sold by decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause, Said fund being due me as an heir of Francis WRIGHT dec’d who was an original heir of John DEDMON deceased. This April 18^th 1885.  Martha MAGNESS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Martha MAGNESS… Witness my hand at office this April 18^th 1885.  John B Jordan  Clerk

 

B.F.C. SMITH et als v A.C. GILL et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause $174.74/100 One hundred and Seventy four & 74/100 dollars Less 1.25 for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Est of JR SMITH deceased sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in said cause This Apl 29^th 1885.  Mary E.SMITH

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Mary E. SMITH… Witness my hand at office this 29^th day of April 1885  W.H. LINCOLN N.P. for Smith County Tenn

 

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W.W. GARRETT et als v Allen GARRETT et als} Received of Jno B Jordan Clk of the County Court of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $200.00 Two Hundred Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt on the distributive shares of my wards Allen, Martha alias Bobbie, and Saml GARRETT minor children of Saml GARRETT decd of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of sd Saml GARRETT decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in the above cause This April 28^th 1885.  D.A. WEST Guardian for Said Wards

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… D.A. WEST Guardian… Witness my hand at Office this April 25^th 1885.  John B. Jordan  Clerk

 

John T. SHAVER et als v Jas H CORDER et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause the sum of One Hundred & forty seven and 20/100 Dollars ($147.20) less 1.25 for recording Paid in check on 2^nd Nat’l Bank Leb Tenn payable to Jas H CORDER No 94 bal in full of amt due me in the above cause arising from the sale of land belonging to the estate of Whaley NEWBY decd. This is the share of J.R. NEWBY NEWBY which belongs to me by purchase & under decree of the Court. Said land sold under decree of Smith Co Court in the above cause. This 14^th day of May 1885. James H CORDER by John A FITE atty in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… John A FITE Atty in fact… This May 14^th 1885.  Jno. B. Jordan.  Clerk

 

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R.J. EATHERLY et als v A RIGSBY et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $36.30 Thirty six & 30/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the land in the above cause belonging to the estate of Thomas J OWENS decd who was my father: said land sold & distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause. This May 18^th 1885  Mary x OWEN  James OWEN  Test  R.J. EATHERLY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Mary OWEN and James OWEN… Witness my hand at Office this May 18^th 1885.  John B. Jordan  Clerk

 

R.J. EATHERLY et als v A. RIGSBY et als} Recd of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith Co Tenn and Comr in the above cause Seventy Two and 00/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt in full full of amt due me of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Thos J. OWENS decd I owning the shares of Wm & Tennessee OWENS who were children of said Thos J OWENS. Said land sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said Co in said cause. This 18^th May 1885  R.J. EATHERLY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… R.J. ETHERLY… this May 18^th 1885.  Jno B. Jordan  Clerk

 

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R.J. EATHERLY et als v A. RIGSBY Guardian et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $36.30 Thirty six and 30/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of the distributive share of my ward Harriet OWENS (a daughter of Thos OWENS decd) in the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of said Thomas J. OWENS decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in the above cause. This May 18^th 1885.  A. RIGSBY Gardian For Hariet OWENS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… A.RIGSBY Guardian… Witness my hand at Office this May 18^th 1885.  Jno B. Jordan  Clerk

 

W.W. GARRETT et als v Allen GARRETT et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk & Comr in the above cause $500.00 Five hundred dollars on shares of my wards Martha (alias Bobbie) GARRETT, Allen GARRETT, and Saml GARRETT less 1.25 for recording receipt paid by order of the Court in the above cause out of the fund arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Saml W. GARRETT decd sold & distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in the above cause. See M.B. No 4 Page  This 18^th day of May 1885  D.A. WEST Guardian for Said Wards

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… D.A. WEST Guardian… This May 18^th 1885.  Jno B. Jordan  Clerk

 

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W.W. GARRETT et als v Allen GARRETT et als} Received of Jno B Jordan Clk of the County Court of Smith County  Tenn & Commissioner in the above cause $755.70 Seven Hundred & fifty five and 70/100 less 1.25 for recording receipt which amount is the Bal principal & interest on a note made by W.W. GARRETT et als for land sold in the above cause which is turned over to me by said Clerk & Comr under an order of the County Court in the above cause4 & which I am to account for as cash on the distributive shares of my wards Martha (alias Bob) GARRETT, Allen GARRETT & Saml GARRETT of the fund arising from the sale of the land of Samuel W. GARRETT decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in the above cause.  This May 18^th 1885.  D.A. WEST Guardian for Said Wards

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… D.A. WEST Guardian… Witness my hand at Office this May 18^th 1885.  Jno B. Jordan  Clerk

 

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Know all men by these presents that we Thomas CARMON, Elijah CARMON, and Jefferson CARMON all of Graves County Ky hereby nominate appoint and Constitute Simeon Augustus CARMON of Macon County Tennessee our true and Lawful Agent and Attorney to collect & to receipt for us and each one of us any and all sums of money that may be due us coming to us from the Estate of our father William CARMON decd late of Smith County Tennessee and any & all sums of money that may be due us coming to us or any one of us of any & all sources in the State of Tennessee and our attorney is hereby authorized to make such collections by suit or suits at Law in any manner that may be necessary or proper and we hereby ratify and confirm any & all the acts of our said attorney done by him for us or any one of us and agree that same shall be as binding on us and each & every one of us as if done by us or any one of us in person.  With full Power of Substitution and Revocation  Witness our several signatures this May 6^th 1885  Thomas (his x mark) CARMON  E.C. CARMON  Jefferson (his x mark) CARMON  D.P. COULTER  J.D. HUDGINS

 

State of Kentucky Graves County} I, D.P. Coulter Clerk… certify that the foregoing Power of Attorney… acknowledged by the said Thomas CARMON, Elijah CARMON and Jefferson CARMON to Simeon Augustus CARMON… In witness whereof I hereby subscribe my name and affix my official seal of office this May 6^th 1885  D.P. Coulter Clerk

 

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State of Kentucky Graves County} I, J.W. Hocker… Judge… certify that D.P. Coulter… is and was… Clerk… Witness my signature and scroll for seal this May 6^th 1885  J.W. Hocker Judge

 

Received of Jno P. Yelton former Clerk and Commissioner of Smith County Tennessee ($129.45) One Hundred and twenty nine dollars & 45/100 in full of the original shares of Thomas CARMON, Elijah CARMON and Jefferson CARMON in the estate of Sallie CARMON decd wife of William CARMON decd also my Distributive share of Six Dollars & 15/100 in full of my Interest in said Estate. This May 27^th 1885  Thomas CARMON  Elijah CARMN  Jefferson CARMON By S.A. CARMON Atty in fact  S.A. CARMON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County) Personally appeared… S.A. CARMON Atty in fact, and in his own right… This May 27^th 1885.  Will. A. Jordan, Deputy Clerk

 

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J.H. BAIRD’s Receipt &c 

Received September 19^th 1882 of G.C. MOORE Guardian of J.R. SMITH the following claims viz:  One note on B.A. HIGH and J.M. BARRETT, Jno P.YELTON, J.S. GILL, J.G. BRIDGES & J.H. BAIRD securities executed to J.R. SMITH April 2^nd 1877 for $942.00 bal due now $1048.55  One note on Frank DENNY executed to J.R. SMITH Aug 17 1878 for $5.00 (Doubtful) now due $6.20  One note on B.f.C. SMITH executed to G.C. MOORE Guardian for $225.77 January 19^th 1881 now due $247.22  One note on L.J. LOFTIS executed to J.R. SMITH Decr 4^th 1874 for $16.20 now due $23.69  One note on M.J. TYREE executed to G.C. MOORE Oct 7^th 1881 for $30.00 now due $31.35  One note on J.W. PATTON executed to J.R. SMITH March 13^th 1879 for $41.15 now due $31.86  One note on Jno P. YELTON executed to G.C. MOORE Oct 8^th 1881 for $14.36 now due $15.08  One receipt of B.f.C. SMITH Atty for the collection of a note on Frank DENNY executed to G.C. MOORE for land for $421.35 February 2^nd 1881 now due $460.39  Of the above notes the note of F. DENNY for $5.00 – note of L.J. LOFTIE for $16.20 & note of J.W. PATTON for $41.15 and M.J. TYREE for $30.20 considered doubtful & perhaps cannot be collected  $1864.34

 

Also received of G.C. MOORE a check on the 2^nd National Bank of Lebanon $1004.00 and cash $200.00 Total - $3068.34  All of the above are received by me in part of settlement of the funds on his hands as guardian of J.R.SMITH as shown by his settlement of his guardianship as shown by settlement made with the County Court Clerk of Smith County the 18^th day of September 1882 and Interest on the claims turned over was collected up to August 18^th 1882 the date to which the Interested was counted against him in said Settlement.  J.H. BAIRD Admr of J.R. SMITH decd

 

Received January 13^th 1883 of G.C. MOORE former Guardian of J.R. SMITH One Hundred & fifty two dollars & 26 cts ($152.26) bal in full Amount in his hands as former Guardian as shown by settlement and order of the County Court of Smith County made at the – term 1882.  J.H. BAIRD Admr of J.R. SMITH decd

 

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State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…J.H. BAIRD Admr &c… Witness my hand at office this 8^th day of Decr 1884.  Jno B. Jordan Clk

 

A true Copy – Attest  Jno B. Jordan Clk

 

Jno PREWITT et als v Mary R BOWNIER (Bowmer) et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause $153.80  One Hundred and fifty three and 80/100 Dollars, less $2.75 fee for recording Power of Atty, Receipt & order the distributive shares of Martha J. PREWITT, W.N. PREWITT, T.A. PREWITT, L.A. CONNER, M.F. WARDEN & J.M. PREWITT (the said Martha J being the widow & the others named the children of W.C. PREWITT, who was a son of Joshua PREWITT decd) of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the lands in the above cause & turned over by the former Clerk. Said land belonging to the estate of said Joshua PREWITT decd & sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  This June 1, 1885.  Martha J. PRUETT  W.N. PRUETT  T.A. PRUETT  L.A. CONNER  M.F. WARDEN  J.M PRUETT By H.C. PRUETT Attorney in fact

 

The State of Texas Collin County}  Know all men by these presents that we Martha J PREWETT wife of W.C. PREWETT deceased, W.N. PREWETT, T.A. PREWETT, MARTHA F WORDEN Joined by her husband J.W. WORDEN, S.A. CONNOR Joined by her husband J.C. CONNOR and J.M. PREWETT children and heirs at law of W.C. PREWETT and being with Hettie A. PREWETT and D.D. PREWETT the only children and heirs at law of W.C. PREWETT have this day and by these presents nominated constituted and appointed…

 

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…Henry C. PREWETT of the County of Smith in the State of Tennessee our true and lawful agent and attorney in fact receive receipt for and collect by suit or otherwise all money or monies or other property due owing or coming to us as heirs either from estate of Joshua PREWETT or of W.C. PREWETT and from both said estates hereby empowering and authorizing the said H.C. PREWETT to receive receipt for and to sign our names for such money or property hereby ratifying and adopting the acts and doings of our said agent as fully as we could do in proper person.  Witness our hand this April 8^th AD 1885.  Martha J. PRUETT  W.N. PRUET, T.A. PRUET, J.C. CONNOR  L.A. (her x mark) CONNOR, J.W. WORDEN, MF. WORDEN  J.M. PRUET  Witness W.T. RAGLE

 

State of Texas Collin County}  Before me… came and personally appeared Martha J PREWETT wife of W.C. PREWETT, W.N. PREWETT, T.A. PREWETT  Martha F. WORDEN, L.A. CONNOR J.M. PREWETT children of W.C. PREWETT and J.W. WORDEN and J.C. CONNOR…and the said LA CONNOR wife of J.C. CONNOR and the said Martha F. WORDEN wife of the said J.W. WORDEN… privately and apart…

Given under my hand and seal of Office this April 8^th 1885.  J.W. SOLOMON Justice of the Peace precinct no 8 Collin County Texas and Ex Officio Notary Public

 

A true Copy  Attest  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

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Moses CURL et als v Benny COOKSEY et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk and Commissioner in the above cause One hundred and Forty Nine and 98/100 less 1.25 for recording receipt Dollars in full of the distributive share of Tyree CURL of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Tyree CURL decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn which share I have purchased and have a written transfer of same which is on record in the Register’s office of said County.  JH COOKSEY This 12 day of June 1885

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…JH COOKSEY…he executed the foregoing…

Witness my hand at office this 12^th day of June 1885  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

A true copy – Attest  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

Moses CURL et als v Benny COOKSEY et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause $55.78 Fifty five and 78/100 Dollars bal in full of the distributive shares of my wards Thomas J LAVENDER Ella N LAVENDER and Annie M LAVENDER of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Tyree CURL decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in Said cause  This 15^th  day of June 1885.  C.C. LAVENDER  Guardian

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…C.C. LAVENDER… he executed the foregoing…

Done at office in Gallatin  This June 15^th 1885.  G.N. GUTHRIE N.P.

 

A true Copy – Attest  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

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Know all men by these presents that I J.B. SEAY now of Oberlin Ohio do hereby constitute D.W. SEAY of Grant Tennessee my Attorney for me and in my name and for my use to collect and upon payment to him to receipt for (by release under seal or otherwise) the share or dividend belonging to me as one of the heirs of John S SEAY and which accrued by sale of land belonging to said estate by order of Court and is now in the hands of the Clerk of said Court in Smith County Tennessee for distribution Whatsoever my said Attorney shall lawfully do in the premises I do hereby confirm the same as if I were present and did the same in my own proper person.  In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this 30^th day of April 1885.  Joseph B.SEAY  Witness Nellie SEAY  Joseph B Clark

 

State of Ohio Lorain County} … personally appeared… Josep B SEAY…  Joseph B Clark  Notary Public

 

C.L. SEAY et als v Wm SEAY et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause $59.69 Fifty nine and 69/100 less $1.00 for recording power of Atty and $1.25 for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of John SEAY decd sold and distributed under decree of said Court in said cause.  This 10 day of June 1885.  DW SEAY Atty for J.B. SEAY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…D.W. SEAY…he executed said receipt…

Witness my hand & seal at Office this 10 day of June 1885.  J.T. Marks Justice for said County

 

(A true copy -  Jno B Jordan Clk)

 

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Jno T SHAVER et als v Jas H CORDER et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $21.46 Twenty one and 46/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt bal in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Whaley NEWBY decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This   day of June 1885.  WW. BROWN  Mrs Mary A. BROWN

 

State of Tenn Sumner County} Personally appeared… WW BROWN… Also Mrs Mary A BROWN wife of WW BROWN separate and apart…  Done at Office this the 13^th day of June 1885  G.N. Guthrie N.P.

 

(A true copy.  Attest Jno B Jordan Clk)

 

Jno T. SHAVER et als v Jas H. CORDER et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause $21.46 Twenty one and 46/100 Dollars, less 1.25 for recording receipt, balance in full of my share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Whaley NEWBY decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in said cause.  This 11^th day of June 1885.  P.W. HARSH

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… P.W. HARSH… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at Office 15^th June 1885  O.H. Foster Clerk

 

A true copy -  Attest   Jno B Jordan clk

 

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Jno T. SHAVER et als v Jas H CORDER et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Comr in the above cause $107.33 One Hundred and seven and 33/100 less 1.25 bal in full of the distributive shares of my wards Callie HARSH, Cheatham HARSH, George HARSH, Hubbard HARSH, and Wm G. HARSH, of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Whaley NEWBY decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Said County in said cause.  This June 11^th 1885.  George HARSH Guardian

 

State of Tennessee Sumner County} Personally appeared… George HARSH Guardian…  Witness  my hand at Office 15^th June 1885  OH Foster Clerk

 

J.J. CHAMBERS et als v W.C. DICKENS et als} In Smith County Court

Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause $41.45 Forty one and 45/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt bal in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Jos C. DICKENS sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This 23^rd day of June 1885.  W.D. DICKINS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.D. DICKENS… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing…  Witness my hand at Office this 23^rd day of June 1885  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

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J.J. CHAMBERS et als v W.C. DICKENS et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk and Commissioner in the above cause $41.45 Forty one and 45/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt bal in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of my father Joseph C DICKENS decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in the above cause.  This 23^rd day of June 1885.  Elizabeth B. DICKINS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Elizabeth B DICKENS…

This 23^rd day of June 1885.  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

J.J. CHAMBERS et als v W.C. DICKENS et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in said Cause $82.10 Eighty two and 10/100 Dollars less $1.25 for recording receipt in full of the distributive shares of my wards Fannie KEY, Mary KEY, Lula KEY, Joseph KEY and Minnie KEY, of the funds arising from the sale of the land sold under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in the above cause belonging to the estate of  Jos. C. DICKENS decd wich they are entitled to as representatives of their mother Lucinda KEY who was a daughter of said Jos C DICKINS.  This 16^th day of July 1885.  George M KEY Guardian for said wards

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… George M KEY, Guardian &c…

This July 16^th 1885.  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

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B.FC SMITH et als v Alex C GILL et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $174.74 One hundred and seventy four and 74/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of J.R. SMITH decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in said cause  This 9^th day of July 1885.  J.O. GIBSON  Z.T. GIBSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.O. GIBSON and Z.T. GIBSON…

This 9^th day of July 1885.  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

BFC SMITH et als v Alex C GILL et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause One Hundred and seventy four and 74/100 Dollars less $1.25 for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of J.R. SMITH decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in said cause  This July 9^th 1885.  AE PASCHALL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… A.E. PASCHALL… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… This July 9^th 1885.  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

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$174.74           B.F.C. SMITH et als v Alex C. GILL et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $174.74 One hundred and seventy four and 74/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the fund arising from the sale of the land sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause belonging to J.R. SMITH’s Estate  This 9^th day of July 1885.  Mrs. Z.P. MOORES

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Mrs Z.P. MOORE…

This July 9^th 1885.  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

J.J. CHAMBERS et als v W.C. DICKINS et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause $41.45 Forty one and 45/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Joseph C DICKINS decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This July 20^th 1885.  Susan A CHAMBERS  J.J. CHAMBERS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Susan A CHAMBERS and J.J. CHAMBERS…

This July 20^th 1885.  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

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$59.69  C.L. SEAY et als v William SEAY et als} Received of John B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause Fifty nine & 69/100 Dollars less 1.00 for recording power of Atty & 1.25 for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of John SEAY decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in said cause  This July 30^th 1885.  C.L. SEAY Atty in fact for R.W. SEAY

 

Know all men by these presents that I, R.W. SEAY of Giles County Tennessee have constituted and appointed and do hereby constitute and appoint C.L. SEAY of Wilson County Tennessee my true and lawful attorney in fact for me and in my name place and stead to receive and receipt for any and all money or moneys funds and means now due me from the estate of my father, Daniel SEAY and my brother John SEAY both deceased, now in the hands of the County Court Clerks of Wilson and Smith Counties or whatsoever other moneys he may find due me from said estates and to do and perform any and every thing necessary to effectuate the purposes of this power of attorney as fully as I could in person, and I hereby agree to ratify and confirm all the legal acts of my attorney in the premises.  This march 24^th 1885  R.W. SEAY

 

State of Tennessee Giles County} Personally appeared… R.W. SEAY… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand and Notorial Seal at Office in Pulaskie This 24^th day of March 1885.  W.B. Smithson, Notary Public

 

A true copy.  Attest Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

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Moses CURL et als v Benny COOKSEY et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above Cause One Hundred and forty nine & 98/100 Dollars less 1.25 for receipt in full of the distributive share of my ward Benny COOKSEY of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Tyree CURL decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in the above cause  This 3^rd day of August 1885.  J.H. COOKSEY Guardian for Benny COOKSEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.H. COOKSEY Guardian… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing…  Witness my hand at Office this Aug 3^rd 1885.  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

(loose receipt in book) Exchange National Bank  Denton, Tex. Aug 17, 1885.  Rec’d of A.E. GARRETT atty in fact through Exchange National Bank Denton Texas One Hundred forty Eight & 40/100 Dollars, being my distributive share in case Moses CURL et al – v.s. Benny COOKSEY Et al.  (Less $5.00 attys fee).  M.H. CURL

 

Moses CURL et als v Benny COOKSEY et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause $149.98 One hundred and forty nine and 98 ½ /100 Dollars in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in said cause belonging to the estate of Tyree CURL decd less 1.25 for recording receipt and 33 1/3 cents which is 1/3 of 1.00 fee for recording Joint power of Atty.  This 6^th day of August 1885.  Moses H. CURL by A.E. GARRETT Attorney in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… A.E. GARRETT Atty in fact… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing…  Witness my hand at office this 6^th day of August 1885.  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

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$149. 98 4/7  Moses CURL et als v Benny COOKSEY et als} In Smith County Court

Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk and Comr in the above cause $149.98 4/7 One Hundred and forty nine and 98 4/7 /100 Dollars less 1.25 fee for recording receipt and 33 1/3 cents 1/3 of fee for recording Joint Power of Atty in full of my distributive share of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Tyree CURL decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause This 6^th day of August 1885.  R. Walter CURL by AE GARRETT Attorney in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… A.E. GARRETT… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing…  Witness my hand at Office this Aug 6^th 1885.  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

$149. 98 4/7/100  Moses CURL et als v Benny COOKSEY et als} In Smith County Court

Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn & comr in the above cause $149.98 4/7 One Hundred and forty nine and 98 4/7 /100 Dollars in full of my distributive share of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Tyree CURL decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause, less 1.25 clk fee for recording receipt and 33 1/3 which is 1/3 of 1.00 fee for recording Joint power of Atty.  This 6^th day of August 1885.  Samuel E. CURL by A.E. GARRETT Attorney in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… A.E. GARRETT… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing…  Witness my hand at Office Aug 6^th 1885.  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

(loose receipt in book) Exchange National Bank  Denton, Tex. Aug 17, 1885.  Rec’d of A.E. GARRETT atty in fact through Exchange National Bank, Denton Texas One Hundred forty Eight & 40/100 Dollars- being my distributive share of partition of land in case CURL et al v.s. Benny COOKSEY et al.  (Less $5.00 atty fees.)  R.W. CURL

 

(loose receipt in book) Exchange National Bank  Denton, Tex. Aug 17, 1885.  Rec’d of A.E. GARRETT atty in fact through Exchange National Bank, Denton Texas, One Hundred forty Eight & 40/100 Dollars- being my distributive share in suit Moses CURL et al v.s. Benny COOKSEY et al -(Less $5.00 atty fee).  S.E. CURL

 

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J.J. CHAMBERS v W.C. DICKENS et als} In Smith County Court

Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause Forty one Dollars and 45/100 ($41.45) less 1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of my father Joseph C. DICKENS decd sold and Distributed under a decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in the above cause  This August 8^th 1885.  Louisa A PENDARVIS  Jos A. PENDARVIS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Louisa A. PENDARVIS and Jos. A. PENDARVIS…

Witness my hand at Office this Aug 8^th 1885.  Will A. Jordan D.C.

 

Moses CURL et als v Benny COOKSEY et als} Power of Atty

The State of Texas County of Coleman} Know all men by these Presents that we R.W. CURL of the County of Coleman and state of Texas M.H. CURL of the County of Brown and said state and S.E. CURL of the County of Denton and state aforesaid have this day appointed and do here by nominate constitute & appoint A.E. GARRETT a Citizen of Carthage Smith County & state of Tennessee, our true & Lawful attorney in fact in our name place and stead to receive for us from the Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee all monies that may be now in his hands or that may come into his hands for us as heirs and Distributees or Legatees of Tiry CURL deceased or otherwise and we hereby authorize our said attorney to sign our names to all necessary Receipts and Voucher and to acknowledge the same and to do all other acts and things necessary to collect and draw out our said shares in said Estate and we hereby ratify and confirm all the acts and doings of said Attorney in the Premises as fully as if we were present doing the same …

 

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… ourselves Given under our hands this 27^th day of June A.D. 1885  R.W. CURL  M.H. CURL  S.E. CURL

 

The State of Texas County of Coleman} Personally appeared… R.W. CURL… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… At Office in Coleman this 27^th day of June A.D. 1885  H.D. Walker Clerk of County Court Coleman Co. Texas

 

The State of Texas County of Brown} …personally appeared… M.H. CURL… acknowledged to me he signed and executed the same… #5068 Given under my hands and seal of Office This 7^th day of July A.D. 1885  J.T. Mays County Clerk of Brown County Texas By E.B. Lartigue Deputy

 

The State of Texas County of Denton} …personally appeared… S.E. CURL… acknowledged to me that he signed and executed the same… Given under my hand and seal of Office this the 24^th day of July 1885  J.D. Parks County Clerk Denton Co Texas

 

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Received, July 2^nd 1885, of J.H. BAIRD Administrator of the estate of J.R. SMITH deceased, Two Hundred Dollars as a part of my Distributive share out of the estate of said J.R. SMITH due & coming to me as one of the children and heirs of said Estate.  Z.P.MOORES  H.L. MOORES  By Z.P. MOORES Atty in fact  Attest B.f.C. SMITH  G.C. MOORE

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Z.P. MOORES in her own right and Atty in fact for H.L. MOORES… acknowledged that she executed the annexed Instrument… And Z.P. MOORES wife of the said H.L. MOORES having appeared before me privately and apart from her husband…

Witness Jno B Jordan clerk of said Court, at his office this 9^th day of July 1885.  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

C.L. SEAY et als v Wm SEAY et als} Received of Jno B Jordan Clerk and Comr in the above cause $(59.52) Fifty nine dollars and 52 cts less $1.25 for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the fund in his hands arising from the sale of the land sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in said cause.  This 20^th day of June 1885.  J.D. WHEELER  Drucilla B. WHEELER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.D. WHEELER and wife Drucilla B WHEELER… And Drucilla B. WHEELER… having appeared before me privately and apart from her husband… Witness my hand and Official Seal on this the 26^th day of June 1885.  Irenus Beckwith Notary Public Smith County Tennessee

 

A true copy  Attest Jno B Jordan Clk

 

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Jno R. ASHLEY et als v John DEADMAN et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $201.59 Two Hundred and one and 59/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt bal in full of my distributive share of the fund in his hands arising from the sale of the land in the above cause belonging to the estate of John DEADMAN decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This Sept 3^rd 1885.  Henry (his x mark) DEADMAN  Test W.C. WRIGHT

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Henry DEADMAN…

This Sept 3^rd 1885  Jno B Jordan  Clerk

 

Jno R. ASHLEY et als v Jno DEADMAN et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $100.79 One Hundred dollars and 79 cents less 1.25 for recording receipt. Bal in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands sold in the above cause belonging to the estate of Jno DEADMAN decd & distributed under decree of said Court in said cause  Sep 3^rd 1885.  W.C. WRIGHT

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.C. WRIGHT… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… This Septr 3^rd 1885  John B Jordan  Clerk

 

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The State of Texas Limestone County} Know all men by these presents that I Henry L. MOORES of said County and State have made, constituted and appointed and by these presents do make, constitute and appoint my wife Z.P. MOORES of Limestone County State of Texas my true and Lawful Attorney for me and in my name - place and stead, to ask - demand - recover and receive all and any sum or sums of money, debts, - dues, property or effects due - payable or belonging or which may at any time hereafter be due - payable or belonging to me or in which I may be anywise Interested either Individually or as the husband of Z.P. MOORES from any person or persons whatsoever residing in the state of Tennessee or from any Estate in which I may be Interested in the State of Tennessee either Individually or as the husband of Z.P. MOORES, my wife and to execute all necessary receipts, releases and discharges therefore giving and granting unto my said attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully to all Intents and purposes as I might or could do if personally present, hereby ratifying and confirming whatsoever my attorney may or shall do by virtue hereof in the premises.  In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand This 6^th day of June A.D. 1885.  H.L. MOORES

 

State of Texas Limestone County}… personally appeared Henry L. MOORES…   Given under my hand and seal of office this 6^th day of June 1885.  N.L. Walker Notary Public Limestone County Texas

 

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The State of Texas County of Limestone} I, W.P. Brown Clerk… hereby certify that N.L. Walker… is and was… Notary Public… Given under my hand and seal of office at Groesbeck Limestone County Texas this the 8^th day of June 1885.  W.P. Brown Clk County Court Limestone County Texas.

 

J.R. SMITH’s Estate                $200.00

Received of J.H. BAIRD as Administrator of J.H. SMITH’s estate Two Hundred Dollars on our Distributives share in said estate. This July 9^th 1885.  J.O. GIBSON  Z.T. GIBSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.O. GIBSON and Z.T. GIBSON… And J.O. GIBSON wife of the said Z.T. GIBSON having appeared before me privately and apart…

Witness Jno. B. Jordan Clk of said Court at office this July 9^th 1885  Jno. B. Jordan Clk

 

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J.R. SMITH’s Estate                $200.00

Received of J.H. BAIRD as Admr of J.R. SMITH decd Two Hundred dollars on my distributive share in said estate a part of which has been heretofore been paid out on order given by me &c The balance paid me in money. This July 9^th 1885.  A.E. PASCHALL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… A.E. PASCHALL… who acknowledged that she executed the foregoing receipt…

Witness my hand at office this 9^th day of July 1885  Jno. B. Jordan Clk

 

Jas H. KITCHING et als v G.D. KITCHING et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Comr in the above cause $38.97 Thirty eight and 97/100 less 1.25 fee for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of J---- H KITCHING decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in the above cause.  This Septr 9^th 1885. (See MB no 4 P 381)  J.H. KITCHING

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Jas. H. KITCHINGS…

Witness my hand at office this Sept 9^th 1885  Jno. B. Jordan Clk By Will A. Jordan D.C.

 

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Jas H. KITCHING Admr &c v G.D. KITCHING et als} In Smith County Court

Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause $38.97 Thirty Eight and 97/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Jesse KITCHING decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in the above cause.  See MB no 4 P 381  This Sep 9^th 1885.  J.S. KITCHING

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J. S. KITCHINGS…

Witness my hand at office this Septr 9^th 1885  Jno. B. Jordan Clk By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

James H. KITCHINGS Admr &c v G.D. KITCHINGS et als} In Smith County Court

Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn And Commissioner in the above cause $38.97 Thirty Eight Dollars & 97/100 less $1.25 Clk fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of land belonging to the Estate of Jesse KITCHINGS decd. sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in the above cause.  (See M.B. no 4 P 381)  This Sept 9^th 1885.  Jane BRADLEY  B. BRADLEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Jane BRADLEY and B. BRADLEY…

this Septr 9^th 1885.  John. B. Jordan Clerk By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

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James H. KITCHINGS Admr &c v G.D. KITCHINGS et als} In Smith County Court.

Received of John B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr. &c in the above cause $38.97/100 Thirty Eight and 97/100 Dollars. Less $1.25 Clk fee for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the Land belonging to the Estate of Jesse KITCHINGS decd. sold and Distributed under a decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee  (See M.B. no 4 Page 381)  This Sept 11^th 1885.  Eliza SIMPSON JT SIMPSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Eliza SIMPSON and JT. SIMPSON…

this September 11^th 1885.  John. B. Jordan Clerk By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

James H. KITCHING et als v G.D. KITCHING et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk And Comr in the above cause $38.97 Thirty eight and 97/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of the distributive share of S.T. KITCHING of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to Jesse KITCHING’s Estate sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause – which share has been transferred to me by said S.T. KITCHING.  Thisd Sep 14^th 1885.  W.T. JONES

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.T. JONES… he executed the foregoing receipt…

This Sept 14^th 1885.  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

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For value received I hereby sell and transfer to W.T. JONES all my interest in the estate of Jesse KITCHINGS, deceased arising from a sale of lands in the County Court of Smith County and hereby order and direct John B. Jordan, clerk of said Court to pay to said JONES all my said interest now in his hands or that may come to his hands.  This Aug 31, 1885.  S.T. KITCHING  Witness Will A. Jordan D.C

 

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Moses CURL et als v Benny COOKSEY et als} In Smith Co Court Received of Jno. B. Jordan County Court Clerk and Commissioner in the above cause ($55.78) Fifty Five dollars and 78/100 Dollars less $1.25 Clk fee for recording this receipt bal in full of the distributive share of John CURL of the funds arising from the sale of Land in the above cause sold and distributed under a decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in said cause.  This Septr 24^th 1885.  (See Power of Atty this book page 122)  ARRINGTON & CROWELL By ARRINGTON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… T.B. ARRINGTON… he executed the above receipt…

Witness my hand at office This Sept 24^th 1885.  Jno B. Jordan Clk By Will.A. Jordan D.C.

 

Thomas HUDSON et als v Paralee C. HALL et als) In Smith County Court. Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause Twenty one Dollars and 25/100 Less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt Balance in full of my distributive of the fund arising from the sale of the Land belonging to the Estate of Sarah HUDSON decd, sold and distributed under a decree of the County Court of Smith County in said cause.  This Sept 29^th 1885.  W.D. HUDSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.D. HUDSON… he executed the foregoing receipt…

This Septr 29^th 1885.  John B. Jordan Clerk By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

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Thomas HUDSON et als v Paralee C. HALL et als) In Smith County Court. Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above Cause Twenty one & 25/100 Dollars Less 1.25 fee for recording this receipt. Balance in full of the distributive share of E HUDSON of the fund arising from the sale of the Land belonging to the Estate of Sarah HUDSON decd, Sold and distributed under a decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn. in said cause.  This Sept 29^th 1885.  W.D. HUDSON assignee

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.D. HUDSON Assignee… he executed the foregoing receipt…

This Sept 29^th 1885.  Jno. B. Jordan Clerk By Will. A. Jordan D.C

 

$318.84           B.F. WILSON et als v Tennessee WILSON et als} In Smith County Court Received of John B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County Clk and Commissioner in the above cause- Three hundred and Eighteen & 0.84/100 Dollars, less $1.25 fee for recording this receipt in full of the shares in his hands belonging to my wards arising from the sale of lands belonging to the Estate James S. WILSON decd father of my said wards sold and distributed under a decree of said Court in the above cause, after deducting bills of costs, &c.  This Oct 12^th 1885.  John A FITE Guardian of William WILSON Thomas WILSON Luana WILSON & Lilian WILSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… John A. FITE Guardian of William, Thomas, Laura and Lillian WILSON…

This Sept 29^th 1885.  Jno. B. Jordan Clerk By Will. A. Jordan D.C

 

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B.F. WILSON et als v Tennessee WILSON et als} In Smith County Court Received of John B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause Seventy one Dollars & 04/100 cents, less $1.25 for recording this receipt on the distributive share of B.F. WILSON by a written order and transfer executed to R.J. EATHERLY on the 10^th of August 1885, of the funds arising from the sale of Land belonging to the Estate James S. WILSON decd sold and Distributed under a decree of the County Court in said cause.  This Oct 13^th 1885.  R.J. ETHERLY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… R.J. ETHERLY… he executed the foregoing receipt…

This October 13^th 1885,  Jno. B. Jordan Clerk By Will. A. Jordan D.C

 

Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als) In Smith County Court, Tenn Received of John B. Jordan County Court Clerk and Commissioner in the above cause, Eighty five dollars on the Distributive share of David LITCHFORD Jr (son of Jim LITCHFORD decd) by a written transfer to R.J. EATHERLY dated February 10^th 1885 Also Forty Six & 50/100 Dollars on the distributive share of Harvey LITCHFORD by order and written transfer to R.J. EATHERLY on the 13^th of February 1885, also Forty Six dollars & 50¢ on the distributive share of Annie LITCHFORD by a written order and written transfer Executed to R.J. EATHERLY on the 15^th April 1885. Also Forty Six & 50/100 dollars on the distributive share of John HARRISON & wife Catherine HARRISON by a written order and transfer acknowledged before W.H. Flippen J.P. for said County.  The total amount of shares embraced herein amount to ($224.50) Two hundred & twenty four & 50/100 Dollars which arose from the sale of lands belonging to the Estate of William LITCHFORD decd sold & distributed under a decree of the Smith County Court in said cause.  This Oct 13^th 1885.  R.J. ETHERLY

 

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State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… R.J. ETHERLY… he executed the foregoing receipt…

This October 13^th 1885,  John B. Jordan Clerk By Will. A. Jordan D.C

 

B.F. WILSON et als v Tennessee WILSON et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno. B. Jordan County Court Clerk and Commissioner in the above cause Thirty five dollars on the distributive share of Henry C. WILSON by a written order & transfer executed to Margaret WILSON on the day of      1885, of the funds arising from the sale of land belonging to the Estate of James S. WILSON decd sold & distributed under a decree of the County Court in Said Cause.  This Oct 13^th 1885.  Margaret WILSON by Thos ARRINGTON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Thomas ARRINGTON…

This October 13^th 1885,  John B. Jordan Clerk By Will. A. Jordan D.C

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als) In Smith County Court Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause $60.65 Sixty and 65/100 Dollars less $1.25 for recording receipt &c in part of the distributive share of L.B. JENKINS (a daughter of Fannie ENOCHS who was a sister of Wm LITCHFORD decd) of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of said Court in said cause.  This 16^th day of Oct 1885.  L.B. (her x mark) JENKINS  J.W. JENKINS  Test ?? HALE  OBJ ENOCH

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… L.B. JENKINS and J.W. JENKINS…

This October 16^th 1885,  Jno B. Jordan, Clerk

 

Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als) In Smith County Court Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause $60.65 less $1.25 for receipt &c in part of my distributive share of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of said Court in said cause.  This Oct 16^th 1885.  D.R. (his x mark) ENOCH   J.W. JENKINS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… D.R. ENOCH… he executed the foregoing receipt…

This October 16^th 1885,  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als) In Smith County Court Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause $60.65 Sixty and 65/100 Dollars less $1.25 for receipt in part of my distributive share of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  This Oct 16^th 1885.  OBJ ENOCH

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… O.B.J. ENOCH… he executed the foregoing receipt…

This October 16^th 1885  Jno. B. Jordan, Clerk

 

Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als) In Smith County Court Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause $60.65 Sixty dollars and 65 cents less $1.25 for receipt &c in part of my distributive share of the fund in his hands arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of the said Court in said cause.  Oct 16^th 1885.  TA (his x mark) ENOCH   JW JENKINS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… T.A. ENOCH… he executed the foregoing receipt…

This October 16^th 1885,  Jno. B. Jordan, Clerk

 

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59.69      C.L. SEAY et als v Wm SEAY et als} In Smith County Court

Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn & comr in the above cause $59.69 Fifty nine and 69/100 Dollars less 1.25 for receipt &c in full of the distributive shares of my wards Bettie VANTREASE formerly KEARL (HARE), Etta KEARL (HARE), Daniel KEARL (HARE) and Charlie KEARL (HARE) of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Jno SEAY deceased sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause  This Oct 19^th 1885.  T.A. MORRIS Guardian for said wards

 

State of Tennessee Smith County) Personally appeared… T.A. MORRIS…he executed the foregoing receipt…

Jno. B. Jordan  Clerk &c

 

Jno R. ASHLEY et als v Jno DEDMON et als) In Smith County Court Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause ($100.79) One hundred & 79/100 Dollars less 1.25 fee for recording this receipt Bal in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the land belonging to the Estate of Jno DEDMON decd sold and Distributed under a decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  This October 27^th 1885.  Marthia MAGNESS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County) Personally appeared… Martha MAGNESS…

Jno B Jordan Clerk By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

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B.F. WILSON et als v Tennessee WILSON et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause Sixty four & 71 1/9/100 Dollars, ($64.71) less $1.25 for recording this receipt, on the Distributive share of Bettie TAYLOR of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of lands belonging to the Estate of James S. WILSON Decd Sold and Distributed under a decree of the County Court of Said County in Said Cause.  This Oct 30^th 1885. Bettie TAYLOR by John A FITE atty in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… John A FITE…

This October 30^th 1885  Jno. B. Jordan Clerk

 

Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als) In Smith County Court Received of Jno. B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Said County and Commissioner in the above cause, $60.65 Sixty and 65/100 Dollars less $1.25 for recording this receipt in part of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the Lands belonging to the Estate of William LITCHFORD Decd. Sold and Distributed under a Decree of the County Court of Said County in said Cause.  This October the 30^th 1885.  A.P. WILLIAMS  F.A. WILLIAMS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… A.P. WILLIAMS and wife F.A. WILLIAMS… and F.A. WILLIAMS… privately and apart from her husband…

Witness my hand at office This Octr 30^th 1885.  Jno. B. Jordan, Clk By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court Received of John B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause Four hundred and Eighty five Dollars (485) less $1.25 for recording this receipt on my Distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the Lands belonging to the Estate of my brother William LITCHFORD decd. Sold and Distributed under a decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This October 31^st 1885.  David LITCHFORD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… David LITCHFORD… This October 31^st 1885  Jno. B. Jordan Clerk By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

B.F. WILSON et als v Tennessee WILSON et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno. B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause ($59.71 1/9) Fifty Nine & 71 1/9/ Dollars less $1.25 for recording this receipt on my Distributive of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of land belonging to the Estate of James S. WILSON decd. Sold and Distributed under a decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in said cause.  This Novr 2^nd 1885.  J.E. WILSON (A.E.) (D.E.) ???

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…     WILSON… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… This November 2^nd 1885  Jno. B. Jordan Clerk By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

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William RUSSELL et als v John RUSSELL et als} In Smith County Court Received of John B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause One & 55/100 Dollars ($1.55) less 55¢ for recording this receipt in full of the Distributive share of my wife Sarah E. RUSSELL of the funds arising from the sale of lands belonging to the Estate of Miles AUSTIN Decd Sold and Distributed under a Decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  This November 2^nd 1885.  P.F. RUSSELL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… P.F. RUSSELL… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… This November 2^nd 1885  John. B. Jordan Clerk By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

James H. KITCHINGS et als v G.D. KITCHINGS et als) In Smith County Court. Received of Jno. B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Said County and Commissioner in the above Cause ($38.97) Thirty Eight & 97/100 Dollars Less 1.25 for recording this receipt it being in full of the Distributive Share of my child Hettie CAMPBELL of the funds arising from the sale of Land belonging to the Estate of Jesse KITCHINGS decd. sold and Distributed under a Decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  This November 2^nd 1885. (See MB No 4 p  ) TH CAMPBELL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… T.H. CAMPBELL… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… This November 2^nd 1885.  John B. Jordan Clerk By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

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James H. KITCHINGS et als v G.D. KITCHINGS et als) In Smith County Court. Received of Jno. B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above Cause ($38.97) Thirty Eight and 97/100 Dollars Less 1.25 for recording this receipt being in full of the Distributive Shares of my two children Charlie and Hattie TURNER of the funds arising from the sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of Jesse KITCHINGS decd. sold and Distributed under a Decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  This November 2^nd 1885. (See M.B. No 4 p  ) W.F. TURNER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.F. TURNER… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… This November 2^nd 1885.  John B. Jordan Clerk By Will. A. Jordan Deputy Clerk

 

Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause 60.65/ Sixty and 65/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt on my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd Sold & distributed under decree of the County Court of Said County in said cause  This Nov 2^nd 1885.  Mary E. (her x mark) GRIFFIN John T. GRIFFIN

 

State of Tennessee County of Smith} Personally appeared… Mary E. GRIFFIN and John T. GRIFFIN… This Nov 2^nd 1885  Jno. B. Jordan Clerk

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $121.25/ One Hundred and twenty one and 25/100 less 1.25 for recording receipt in part of my distributive share of the fund arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause  This Nov 2^nd 1885.  Jas. T. LITCHFORD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… James T. LITCHFORD… This November 2^nd 1885.  Jno. B. Jordan Clerk

 

Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee & Commissioner in the above cause $30.30 Thirty Dollars & 30 cts less 1.25 for recording receipt on my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause  Nov 3^rd 1885.  Synthia (her x mark) MOFIELD  T.M. (his x mark) MOFIELD  Teste  J.C. APPLE for both

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Syntha MOFIELD and T.M. MOFIELD… This November 3^rd 1885.  Jno. B. Jordan Clerk

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno. B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause Thirty Dollars and 30/100 less 1.25 for recording this receipt on my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of lands belonging to the estate of William LITCHFORD decd sold and Distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in said cause.  This November 9^th 1885.  David LITCHFORD

 

State of Tennessee County of Smith} Personally appeared… David LITCHFORD… This November 9^th  1885.  Jno B. Jordan Clerk By Will. A. Jordan Dep Clerk

 

Thomas HUDSON et als v Paralee C. HALL et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County &c and Commissioner in the above cause - Twenty one & 25/100 Dollars balance in full of the Distributive share of M.J. COURTNEY and Twenty one & 25/100 Dollars balance in full of the share of Jno.T. HUDSON transferred to the undersigned E.A. COURTNEY  Less one Dollar & 25/100 ($1.25) for recording this receipt.  This Octr 26^th 1885.  E.A. COURTNEY  M.J. COURTNEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… E.A. COURTNEY & wife M.J. COURTNEY… and M.J. COURTNEY… privately and apart… Witness my hand and official seal on thie the 26^th day of October 1885.  Irenus Beckwith Notary Public, Smith County Tennessee

 

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Thomas HUDSON et als v Paralee C. HALL et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Said County and Commissioner in the above cause Forty & 46 ¼/100 Dollars Less 1.25 for recording this receipt in full of the share of Paralee C. HALL of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Sarah HUDSON decd sold and Distributed under a decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in said cause – (See order to pay Courtney on M.B. No 4 Page    )  This Novr 9^th 1885  E.H. COURTNEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… E.H. COURTNEY… Acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… This November 9^th 1885  John B. Jordan Clerk  By Will.A. Jordan D.C.

 

James H. KITCHINGS et als v G.D. KITCHINGS et als) In Smith County Court. Received of Jno. B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause ($38.97) Thirty Eight & 97/100 Dollars Less $1.25 for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of land belonging to the Estate of Jesse KITCHINGS decd. sold and Distributed under a decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in said cause.  This November the 11^th 1885.  MH PATY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… M.H. PATY… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… This November 11^th 1885.  Jno B. Jordan Clerk By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

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$30.30}   Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause ($30.30) Thirty Dollars & 30/100 Less $1.25 for this receipt on my Distributive of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of land belonging to the Estate of William LITCHFORD decd sold and Distributed under a decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in said cause. I am one of the four children of Vina (Virra) HARRISON Decd. This Novr 12^th 1885.  Thomas HARRISON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Thomas HARRISON… This Nov 12^th 1885  John B Jordan Clerk By Will. A. Jordan D.C

 

Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause Sixty Dollars & .63¢ less $1.25 for recording this receipt on my Distributive of the funds due my mother Fannie ENOCHS Decd from the funds arising from the sale of lands belonging to the Estate of William LITCHFORD Decd sold and Distributed under a decree of the County Court of Said County in said Cause.  This November 12^th 1885.  W.J (his x mark) ENOCH  Attest AJ DAWSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W. J ENOCH… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing receipt… This November 12^th 1885.  Jno. B Jordan Clerk By Will. A. Jordan D.C

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause ($7.57) Seven & 57/100 Dollars Less $1.25 for recording this receipt on the funds Due my mother Mrs Vina (Viria) HARRISON of the funds arising from the sale of lands belonging to the Estate of William LITCHFORD Decd Sold and Distributed under a decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in said cause. This Novr 13^th 1885.   John M. HARRISON Jr

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… John M HARRISON Jr… This November 13^th 1885.  Jno. B Jordan Clk By Will. A. Jordan Dep Clerk

 

B.F. WILSON et als v Tennessee WILSON et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause ($23.46) Twenty Three & 46/100 Dollars Less $1.25 for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of lands belonging to the Estate of Jas S. WILSON decd. Sold and Distributed under a decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in said cause. This November  the 23^rd 1885.  (See this book p. 163). Henry C. WILSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Henry C. WILSON… Witness my hand at office this the 23^rd day of November 1885.  Jno B. Jordan Clk By Will. A. Jordan D.C

 

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T.B. HUDSON et als v Paralee HALL et als Petition to sell lands} In the County Court of Smith County Tennessee Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner to sell the lands in the above cause. Twenty one Dollars and twenty five cents. (less one dollar and twenty five cents for recording this receipt) balance in full of the share of Drucilla JONES from the sale of the lands in the above described cause. This November 23^rd 1885.  F.S. JONES  Druciler JONES

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… F.S. JONES and wife Drucilla JONES… and Drucilla JONES… appeared before me privately and apart from her said husband… Witness my hand and official seal on this the 23^rd day of November 1885.  Irenus Beckwith Notary Public Smith County Tennessee

 

T.B. HUDSON et als v Paralee HALL et als Petition to Sell Land} In the County Court of Smith County Tenn. Received of Jno. B. Jordan Clerk of Smith County Court and Commissioner to sell the lands in the above cause Forty two Dollars and fifty cents (Less One and 25/100 Dollars for recording this receipt being balance in full due me and balance in full the share of G.W. HUDSON from the sale of lands in said cause. This November 6^th 1885.  T.B. HUDSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… T.B. HUDSON… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand and official seal on this the 10^th day of November 1885.  Irenus Beckwith Notary Public &c

 

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Ann REEVES Est} Received of James AGEE Admr of Ann REEVES decd Sixty one dollars & .20¢ in full of my distributive share respectively in the personal estate of said deceased. This 3^rd of October 1885.  Lemuel (his x mark) BARNETT  Attest J.F. BARNETT

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Lemuel BARNETT… Witness my hand and Notarial Seal at New Middleton on the Date it bears This Octr 3^rd 1885.  W.H. Lincoln Notary Public.

 

Ann REEVES Est} Received of James AGEE Administrator of Ann REEVES decd, Sixty one & 20/100 Dollars in full of our distributive shares respectively in the personal Estate of the said deceased. This 3^rd day of Octr 1885.  William (his x mark) T. BARNETT  J.F. (his x mark) BARNETT  M.E. BARNETT  Attest J.F. BARNETT

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… William T. BARNETT  J.F. BARNETT and M.E. BARNETT… Witness my and Notarial Seal at office on the it bears date. This Octr 3^rd 1885.  W.H. Lincoln Notary Public.

 

Ann REEVES Estate} Received New Middleton Octr 3^rd 1885 of James AGEE Admr &c of Ann REEVES decd Ten Dollars & .20 cents in full of our distributive shares each in the person all Estate of Ann REEVES deceased. J.C. AGEE  A.A. BALLINGER  J.L. BALLINGER  G.W. AGEE  T.C. AGEE  W.B. AGEE  J.T. AGEE

 

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State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.C. AGEE, A.A. BALLINGER, J.L. BALLINGER, G.W. AGEE, T.C. AGEE, W.B. AGEE, and J.T. AGEE… Witness my hand and Notarial Seal at office this Octr 3^rd 1885.  W.H. Lincoln Notary Public.

 

Ann REEVES Est} Received of James AGEE Admr &c of Ann REEVES deceased Twenty Dollars & 40/cents each in full of our distributive shares respectively in the personal estate of the said Ann REEVES deceased. This October 3^rd 1885.  M.F. DAVIS  M.E. BARNETT  J.B. AGEE  A.L. AGEE  W.P. DAVIS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… M.F. DAVIS, M.E. BARNETT, J.B. AGEE, A.L. AGEE, W.P. DAVIS… Witness my hand and Notarial Seal at office This October 3^rd 1885.  W.H. Lincoln Notary Public.

 

Ann REEVES Estate} Received October 3^rd 1885 of James AGEE Admr of Ann REEVES decd Fifteen Dollars & 30¢ each in full of our distributive shares of the personal Estate of Ann REEVES decd.  Attest J.F. BARNETT  John J. KENT  Martha A. (her x mark) KENT  Wm AGEE L.D. AGEE    Attest W.S. CARPENTER  N.B. (his x mark) LANCASTER  B.F. LANCASTER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… John J KENT (over)

 

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… Martha A. KENT, Wm F. AGEE, L.D. AGEE, N.B. LANCASTER and B.F. LANCASTER… Witness my hand and Notarial Seal at office this October 3^rd 1885.  W.H. Lincoln Notary Public.

 

Americus GRISHAM et als v J.M. DUNHAM et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk and Comr in the above cause $2.05 Two dollars and five & ½ cents less one dollar & 5 ½ cents for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of L.D. GRISHAM decd sold and distributed under decree of said Court in said Cause.  This Decr 8^th 1885.  A.J. GREGORY  Wesley GREGORY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Wesley GREGORY…

Witness my hand at Office This Decr 8^th 1885  Jno B. Jordan  Clerk

 

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J.T. MASSEY et als v CS HALEY et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause $67.10 Sixty seven dollars and ten cents less 1.25 for recording receipt bal in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the Estate of E.P. HALEY deceased sold & distributed under decree of the said County Court in said cause.  This Dec 16^th 1885.  Ruth A MASSEY  J.T. MASSEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Ruth A MASSEY and J.T. MASSEY…

This Decr 16^th 1885  Jno B. Jordan  Clerk

 

J.T. MASSEY et als v C.S. HALEY et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clk and Comr in the above cause $67.10 Sixty seven & 10/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt bal in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of E.P. HALEY decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This Decr 16^th 1885.  J.T. MASSEY witness  Martha A CAPLEONOR  W (x) CAPLEONOR

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Martha A. CAPLEONOR and W CAPLEONOR…

This Decr 16^th 1885.  Jno. B. Jordan  Clerk

 

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J.T. MASSEY et als v CS HALEY et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Comr in the above cause $67.10 Sixty seven dollars & ten cts less 1.25 for recording receipt bal in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of my father E.P. HALEY decd sold and distributed under decree of said Court in said cause.  This Decr 24^th 1885.  C.S. HALEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… C.S. HALEY…

This Decr 24^th 1885  Jno. B. Jordan  Clerk

 

Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause ($30.30) Thirty dollars & 30 cts less 1.25 for recording receipt in part of my share of the fund arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Wm LITCHFORD dec which I am entitled to receive as son & heir of John LITCHFORD decd who was a brother to said Wm LITCHFORD.  This Jan 1^st 1886  W.J. LITCHFORD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.J. LITCHFORD…

This Jan 1^st 1886.  Jno. B Jordan Clerk

 

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John T. SHAVER et als v James H. CORDER et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk and Commissioner in the above cause (44.78 2/) Forty four dollars & 78 2/ cents (Less $1.25 for recording receipt) in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Whaley NEWBY dec’d sold and distributed under a decree of said County Court in said cause.  This January 20^th 1886  Nathan J. HARSH

 

State of Tennessee Sumner County} Personally appeared… Nathan J. HARSH…

Witness my hand at office 27^th January 1886  O. (A)H. Foster Clk

 

Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commr in the above cause $60.63 ¾  Sixty dollars and 63 ¾ cents on my share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of William LITCHFORD decd less 1.25 for recording receipt and 1.00 for recording Power of Atty. Said land sold & fund distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in said Cause.  This Feby 1^st 1886  B.A. ENOCH by O.B.J. ENOCH  Attest J.R. LINK

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… O.B.J. ENOCH…

Witness my hand at office. This Feby 1^st 1886.  Jno. B Jordan Clerk

 

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B.A. ENOCHS to O.B.J. ENOCHS} Know all men by these presents That I B.A. ENOCHS  of Crittenden County Kentucky do hereby nominate and appoint O.B.J. ENOCHS of Smith County State of Tennessee my true and lawful agent and attorney for me and in my name place and stead, to receive, collect & receipt for any money or thing of value due me form the estate William LITCHFORD in Smith County Tennessee, and to sign my name to any receipts or papers or any kind of instrument of writing necessary in the premises- and if necessary in order to protect my right and interest in said Estate, He is hereby authorized to employ counsel and institute legal proceedings for the same.  Hereby ratifying all and every thing that my said Attorney shall lawfully do, or cause to be done under this power.  In witness whereof I have hereunto signed my name. This Decr 22^nd 1885.  B.A. ENOCH

 

State of Kentucky Crittenden County) I, D. Woods Clerk… certify that the foregoing Power of Attorney… was this day proclaimed to me….

Witness my hand and seal of said Court.  This Decr 22^nd 1885.  D. Woods Clerk

 

State of Kentucky Crittenden County) I, J.P. Pierce, Presiding Judge… Certify that D Woods is… Clerk of the Court aforesaid… Witness my hand, This Decr 22^nd 1885.  J.P. Pierce Judge Crittenden County Court

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause $242.49 Two hundred and forty two dollars and fifty cents less 1.25 for recording receipt in part of the distributive shares of my wards Josie ROLLINS formerly Josie LITCHFORD and Eliza Jane LITCHFORD out of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of said Court in said cause said amount to be divided equally between my said wards they being sisters to each other and children of James LITCHFORD decd.  This Feby 1^st 1886  Attest J.D. ROLLINS Guardian for Josie ROLLINS and Eliza Jane LITCHFORD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.D. ROLLINS Guardian for Josie ROLLINS and Eliza Jane LITCHFORD… Witness my hand at Office  Feby 1^st 1886.  Jno. B Jordan Clerk

 

F.C. CORNWELL et als v Joseph MORMAN et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause $50.00 less 1.00 for recording Power of Atty & 1.25 for recording receipt in part of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land described in the pleadings belonging to the estate of Wm KIRBY decd sold & distributed under decree of said Court in said Court. This 2^nd day of Feby 1886  Nancy A MORMAN  Joseph MORMAN by S.C. KIRBY Attorney in fact

 

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State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… SC KIRBY Attorney in fact for Nancy A MORMAN… Witness my hand at Office, This 2^nd day of February 1886.  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

Joseph MORMAN & Wife To SC KIRBY} Power of Atorney

Know all men by these presents, that Nancy A MORMAN and Joseph MORMAN of Butler County in the State of Kansas have each of them made constituted and appointed and by these presents do make constitute and appoint SC KIRBY of Smith County in the State of Tennessee to be their true and lawful Attorney in fact for them and each of them and in their and each of their names places and stead and to their and each of their use, to collect all monies due or to become due to them and each of them within the State of Tennessee from any and all sources whatsoever and to bring any suit or suits necessary to that end in their name or their name or the name of either of them, and to give all necessary receipts and acquittances in their names or in the names of each or either of them for monies paid and received for them or either of them, giving unto their said Attorney full power to do everything whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in the premises, as fully as they or either of them could if personally present. With full power of substitution and revocation hereby ratifying and confirming all that their said Attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done, in virtue hereof.  In witness whereof they have hereunto set their hands and seals this 14^th day of December A.D. 1885  Nancy A MORMAN  Joseph MORMAN

 

State of Kansas Butler County} Personally appeared…Nancy A. MORMAN and Joseph MORMAN…

 

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… And Nancy A. MORMAN having appeared before me privately and apart from her husband the said Joseph MORMAN… In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notorial seal at my Office in said County and State this 14^th day of December A,D, 1885.  N.A. Yeager Notary Public  Commission expires July 14^th 1889

 

John LYLES, J.K. and Alice FERRELL To Mrs Emma LYLES} Receipt

Received of G.E. LYLES Executrix of Hiram LYLES deceased Four hundred & twenty dollars, funds arising from the sale of the real estate embraced in the first clause of the will of said deceased & testator my grandfather, which is Forty Six dollars and forty three cents more than the one half of the amount remaining in her hands on settlement made with County Court of Smith County Tennessee. This January 22^nd 1886  J.H. LYLES

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… John H LYLES… Witness my hand at Office in Carthage This 22^nd day of January 1886  John B Jordan Clerk By Will A. Jordan DC

 

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Hiram LYLES Estate} Received of G.E. LYLES Executrix of Hiram LYLES deceased ($420.00) Four hundred and twenty dollars funds arising from the sale of the lands and the effects embraced in the first clause of the will of my Grandfather Hiram LYLES decd, which also includes ($46.43) Forty six dollars & forty three cents more than the one half of the amount she received and is in her hands after settlement with the Court of the estate which is here referred to.  This February 1^st 1886.  Alice E. FERRELL J.K. FERRELL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Alice E. FERRELL and J.K. FERRELL… And Alice E. FERRELL wife of the said J.K. FERRELL having appeared before me privately and apart from her husband… Witness John B Jordan, Clerk of said Court, at Office This Feby 1^st 1886,  John B Jordan Clerk By Will A. Jordan DC

 

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J.T. MASSEY et als v C.S. HALEY et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause ($67.10) Sixty Seven & 10/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for recording this receipt) Balance in full of my Distributive Share of the funds arising from the Sale of Land belonging to the Estate of E.P. HALEY decd sold and Distributed under a decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn. in said cause.  This 19^th day of February 1886.  Kate M. HALEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Miss Kate M. HALEY… Witness my hand at office this Feb. 19^th 1886  John B. Jordan  Clk By Will A. Jordan D.C.

 

J.T. MASSEY et als v C.S. HALEY et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk and Commissioner in the above cause ($67.10) Sixty Seven & 10/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for recording this receipt) Balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of Land belonging to the Estate of E.P. HALEY decd which was sold and Distributed under a decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in said Cause.  This February 19^th 1886.  Nannie E. HALEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Miss Nannie E. HALEY… Witness my hand at office this February 19^th 1886  Jno B. Jordan  Clk By Will A. Jordan D.C.

 

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Joseph CARDWELL et als v Thomas C APPLE et als} In Smith County Court Received of John B Jordan County Court Clerk and Comr in the above cause $47.15 Forty Eight dollars and fifteen cents less 1.25 for recording receipt the amount due me out of the first land note for the land belonging to the estate of David K. TIMBERLAKE decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This 23^rd day of February 1886.  Mary C CARDWELL  Test Lula CARDWELL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Mrs. Mary C. CARDWELL… Witness my hand at office this February 23^rd 1886.  John B. Jordan Clk

 

William RUSSELL et als v John RUSSELL et als} In Smith County Court received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk and Comr in the above cause ($10.85) Ten & 85/100 Dollars (Less 1.25 for recording this receipt) Bal in full of my distributive Share of the funds belonging to my father Elijah RUSSELL (he being dead & I’m his only heir) of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of land belonging to the Est of Miles AUSTIN & Sallie AUSTIN decd. sold & Distributed under a decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause. This March 1^st 1886.  J.H. KEMP  Sarah A. KEMP

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.H. KEMP and Sarah A KEMP… Then came Sarah A KEMP wife of the Said JH KEMP privately and apart from her husband…

This March 1^st 1886  John B Jordan Clk  By Will A Jordan DC

 

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William RUSSELL et als v John RUSSELL et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno. B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Said County in the above cause ($1.08) One & 08/100 Dollars Bal in full of my distributive share of the funds in the above cause - arising from the sale of lands belonging to the estate of Miles & Sallie AUSTIN decd. Sold & distributed under a decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in said cause.  This March 1^st 1886.  Jane (her x mark) KEMP  Witness Mary CO----

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Jane KEMP… Witness my hand at office March 1^st 1886  John B. Jordan Clk By Will A. Jordan DC

 

Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno. B. Jordan County Court Clerk & Comr in This Cause - ($30.30) Thirty & 30/100 Dollars (Less 1.25 for recording this receipt my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of land belonging to the estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd sold & Distributed under a decree of the County Court of said County in said cause. This March 1^st 1886.  George W. (his x mark) LITCHFORD Gdn for Bedford Forest LITCHFORD  Test  J.H. KEMP

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… George W. LITCHFORD guardian for Bedford Forest LITCHFORD…

Witness my hand at office. This March 1^st 1886  John B. Jordan Clk By Will A. Jordan DC

 

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Jas Y. PHILLIPS et als v E.W. SAULMAN et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk and Commissioner in the above cause ($212.75) Two hundred & twelve & 75/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt on my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of N.W. PHILLIPS decd - Sold and Distributed under a decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in said Cause. This March 12^th 1886.  W.B. PHILIPS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.B. PHILLIPS… Witness my hand at office this March 12^th 1886  John B. Jordan Clk By Will A. Jordan D.C.

 

James Y. PHILLIPS et als v E.W. SAULMAN et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in said Cause ($212.75) Two hundred & twelve & 75/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt on my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of Nathan W. PHILLIPS decd - Sold and distributed under a decree of the County Court of Said County in said cause. This March 12^th 1886.  James Y. PHILIPS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… James Y. PHILIPS… Witness my hand at office this March 12^th 1886  John B. Jordan Clk By Will A. Jordan D.C.

 

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Jas Y. PHILLIPS et als v E.W. SAULMAN et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Said County and Comr in the above cause ($212.75) Two hundred & twelve & 75/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for recording this receipt and $1.75 for recording the Power of Attorney) on the distributive share of David PHILLIPS of the funds arising from the sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of N.W. PHILLIPS decd - sold and Distributed under a decree of the County Court of Smith County in said cause. This March 12^th 1886.  James Y. PHILIPS Atorney in fact for David PHILIPS

 

Know all men by these presents that I, David PHILLIPS of Smith County State of Texas have made, constituted and appointed and by these presents  do make, constitute and appoint James Y. PHILLIPS of Smith County Tennessee, my true and lawful Attorney in fact for me & in my name place & stead to collect and receive from any person having possession or control of the same and receipt therefore my Interest both real and personal in the Estate of N.W. PHILLIPS deceased of Smith County Tenn and James YOUNG deceased of Wilson Co. & State of Tennessee Giving and granting unto my said attorney full power & authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully to all Intents and purposes as I might or could do if personally present with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all my said Attorney or his substitute shall Lawfully do or cause to be done By virtue hereof.  In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal.  This 22^nd day of November 1883.  David PHILIPS  Sealed in my presence J.M. STARR

 

State of Texas Smith County} Personally appeared… David PHILIPS… power of Attorney to James Y. PHILLIPS… Witness my hand and official Seal at office in Tyler, Smith County Texas on this 22^nd day of November A.D. 1883.  Jeff. D. B----s Clk County Court of Smith County Texas.

 

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State of Texas Smith County} I, C.G. White presiding Judge…certify that Jeff D B----s… is and was at the date thereof… Clerk… Witness my hand and Seal at Office in Smith County Texas on this 22^nd day of November 1883.  C.G. White Judge of Probate and County Court of Smith County Texas

 

State of Texas Smith County} I, Jeff D. B----s Clerk… certify that C.G. White… is and was at the date thereof… Judge… Witness my hand and official Seal at office in Tyler, Smith County Texas on this 22^nd of November 1883. Jeff. D. B----s Clk of Smith County Court Texas.

 

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$40.00 Willis RIGSBY & others v David LITCHFORD & others} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno. B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause Forty Dollars on the distributive Share of Susan HALLUM’s of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of Land belonging to the Estate of William LITCHFORD decd Sold and distributed under a decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This March 22^nd 1886.  R.J. ETHERLY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… R.J. ETHERLY… he executed the foregoing receipt… Witness my hand at office this March 22^nd 1886  John B. Jordan Clk By Will A. Jordan D.C.

 

James Y. PHILLIPS et als vs E.M. SAULMAN et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause ($35.45) Thirty five and 45/100 Dollars Less $1.25 for recording this receipt on my distributive Share of the funds in his hands arising from the Sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of my deceased Grandfather N.W. PHILLIPS sold and distributed under a decree of the County Court of Smith County in said Cause.  This March 27^th 1886.  E.M. SAULMAN

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… E.M. SAULMAN… he executed the foregoing receipt… Witness my hand at office this March 27^th 1886.  John B. Jordan Clk By W.A. Jordan D.C.

 

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F.C. CORNWELL et als v Joseph MORMAN et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk and Comr in the above cause Two hundred and thirty one & 06/100 Dollars on my distributive Share of the funds arising from the sale of land belonging to the Estate of Wm KIRBY decd said fund is due me out of the first land note, as assignee of Sophia WARREN and Julia BLAKELY who are Grandaughters of said Wm KIRBY and Samuel C. KIRBY a son of said William KIRBY Said land sold and distributed under decree of the aforesaid Court in said Cause.  This March 29^th 1886.  F.C. CORNWELL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… F.C. CORNWELL… he executed the foregoing receipt… Witness my hand at office This March 29^th 1886.  Jno. B. Jordan Clk.

 

We, George W.WARREN and wife Sophia WARREN for consideration of Two Hundred Dollars to us in hand paid the Receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged have this day bargained and Sold and do hereby transfer and convey to George W. BIRDWELL all our right-title-Claim and Interest in the Real and Personal Estate of William KIRBY - late of Smith County Tennessee - said Sophia WARREN being a Grand Daughter of the Said William KIRBY and an heir at Law to his Estate - he having died Intestate and Said Sophia representing one half of her deceased father’s share in said Estate of said William KIRBY decd - which makes said Sophia’s Share in said Estate one half of one Seventh - This Sale and Conveyance Includes our entire Interest in all the Real and Personal Estate of which said William KIRBY died seized and Possessed and Including the Reversion or the Dower Lands assigned the widow of said William KIRBY - We hereby authorize and empower said George W. BIRDWELL to Demand-Receive-and Receipt for in our names and stead from the Administrator and personal Representative of said William KIRBY all funds monies &c in his hands Due or coming to us or said Sophia WARREN from the Estate of her Grand father said William KIRBY. And also to Demand and Receive from any & all persons having Charge of the Real Estate of said William KIRBY decd  - the Rents or Share thereof Due said Sophia as heir at Law of said William KIRBY…

 

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… and to take charge of all the Share of said Real Estate of the Late William KIRBY decd Said Sophia as heir at Law of said William KIRBY and to demand and receive the share due said Sophia in all of the Lands of which said William KIRBY died seized and possessed of including the widow’s Dower or the Remainder or Reversion therein at the widow’s Death that may be due Said Sophia WARREN as heir at Law of said William KIRBY.  We covenant with the said G.W. BIRDWELL that we are Lawfully entitled to one half of one seventh of all Real Estate and Personal Estate of which said William KIRBY late of Smith County Died seized and possessed of Including the Remainder or Reversion of the Widow’s Dower and that our said Share is unencumbered and that we have a perfect right to convey the same -  We further authorize and empower the said George W. BIRDWELL to Demand and Receive and Receipt for the share due said Sophia in Said Real Estate should the same be sold by Decree of Court or otherwise and to Receipt in our names for the Same = This December 3^rd 1883.  George W. WARREN  Sopa WARREN  Attest M.B. YOUNG  Nathan M. COX

 

State of Tennessee County of Smith} Personally appeared…George W. WARREN and Sophia WARREN… and Sophia WARREN wife of the said George W. WARREN having appeared before me separate and apart… Witness J.W. Draper Clerk of the County Court of Said County on this 3^rd day of December 1883.  J.W. Draper Clk

 

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State of Tennessee County of Jackson} For and in consideration of the sum of Two Hundred Dollars, Cash in hand to me paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged I George W. BIRDWELL of the County and State aforesaid - do hereby bargain-Sell-transfer and convey unto Fushia C. CORNWELL of Smith County Tennessee all my right-title-Interest and Claim in and to the foregoing Conveyance as to the Real property and in and to all the Real property of every kind therein conveyed to me in and by said Deed: but not so as to bind myself or make me in any way Individually liable, I only convey such rights as I have under, and by virtue of the aforesaid Deed but no further or otherwise I in no Event am I to be liable in any way on this conveyance, nothing but my Interest in the Realty is conveyed, I hereby retain all my Right-title-Interest and Claim in and to all the property conveyed to me by G.W. WARREN & wife in the aforesaid conveyance which is hereto annexed. Except in the Land and Real property.  Given under my hand & Seal This March 25^th 1886.  G.W. BIRDWELL  Attest G.B. MURRAY  J.W. DRAPER

 

State of Tennessee Jackson County} Personally appeared… G.W. BIRDWELL… he executed the within Instrument…

Witness my hand at office. This March 25^th 1886.  J.W. Draper Clk

 

Willis RIGSBY et als vs David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk and Commissioner in the above cause $134.65 One hundred and thirty four and 65/100 Dollars less One & 25/100 dollar for recording receipt on the shares of my wards Josie ROLLINS and Eliza Jane LITCHFORD one half to each of said wards arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This Apr 5^th 1886.  J.D. ROLLINS gardn for Josie ROLLINS and Eliza Jane LITCHFORD

 

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*written on edge of page* : I also paid FITE & HALE $25.00 per order of Court on Miss HAYS share in addition to amt specified in this receipt. See Ex Dock No 18195 Jordan Clk

 

Willis RIGSBY et als v.s. David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause ($725.00) Seven hundred & twenty five Dollars Less $1.25 for recording this Receipt and less $1.75 for Recording Power of Atty on the Distributive share of Delilah HAYES of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of William LITCHFORD Decd. Sold and Distributed under a Decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This April 7^th 1886.  David LITCHFORD Atty in fact for Delilah HAYSE $724.00

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… David LITCHFORD… Witness my hand at Office This April 7^th 1886  Jno B. Jordan Clk

 

State of Kentucky Muhlenburg County} Lnow all men by these presents; That I, Delilah HAYS of the State & County aforesaid do hereby nominate and by these presents do constitute and appoint David LITCHFORD of the County of Smith & State of Tennessee my true and lawful Attorney in fact for me and in my name to demand, receive and receipt for from the Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee John B Jordan and his successors in office and from any and all other persons having the possessions and Control thereof all Sums of money and all other property which may at any time be due, owing or coming to me as an heir from the estate of my brother William LITCHFORD Decd late of said County of Smith & State aforesaid, With full power and authority to bring suits in any of the Courts of said State of Tennessee or to take any other process that may become necessary to obtain possession of any and all said property & Estate. Hereby  ratifying & confirming all the acts & deeds of my said Atorney in fact and holding the Same Valid and binding as though the same had been done by me in my own proper person, And generally to say and do all things whatsoever relating to the premises. Hereby ratifying & confirming all that my Said Attorney in fact or his substitutes may lawfully do as though the matters should require more special authority than is herein given by virtue of these presents.  In testimony whereof I have hereto affixed my hand…

 

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… and Seal on this the 4^th day of March 1886  Delilah (her x mark) HAYS  Attest M.C. HAY

 

State of Kentucky Muhlenburg County} Personally appeared… Delilah HAYS… Witness my hand at Office in Greenville on this 4^th day of March 1886  W.T. Stiles County Court Clerk

 

State of Kentucky Muhlenburg County} I, John H Morton Judge…Certify that W.T. Stiles… is and was at the date thereof… Clerk of said Court… Witness my hand & seat at Greenville on this the 4^th day of March 1886 John H Morton Judge of the Muhlenburg County Court

 

State of Kentucky Muhlenburg County} I, W.T. Stiles Clerk… Certify that John H Morton… is and was at the date thereof… Judge… Witness my hand and Official Seal at Office in Greenville Ky on this the 4^th day of March 1886  W.T. Stiles Clerk of the County Court

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court. Received of John B. Jordan County Court Clerk & Commissioner in the above cause ($33.75) Thirty three & 75/100 Dollars Less 1.25 for Recording this Receipt in full of my distributive share of the 1^st Land Notes & Surplus Cash of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of William LITCHFORD decd - sold & Distributed by him under a decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  Witness my hand This April 13^th 1886.  W.J. (his x mark) ENOCH  Witnesses Will A. Jordan  JW JENKINS

 

State of Tennessee County of Smith} Personally appeared…W.J. ENOCH…he executed the above Receipt… Witness my hand at office This April 13^th 1886. John B Jordan Clk By Will A. Jordan D.C.

 

$47.18  Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno. B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Said County and Commissioner in the above cause ($47.18) Forty Seven & 18/100 Dollars (less 1.25 for recording receipt) in full of my distributive share of the 1^st Land Notes and Surplus Cash payments of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of Land belonging to the Estate of William LITCHFORD decd which was sold and Distributed under a Decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  This April 8^th 1886.  Sarah (her x mark) FARLEY  B.F. (his x mark) FARLEY  Attest Will A. Jordan  Wm B. PICKERING

 

State of Tennessee County of Smith} Personally appeared…B.F. FARLEY and wife Sarah FARLEY… Witness my hand at office this April 8^th 1886. Jno B. Jordan Clk By Will A. JordanD.C.

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court. Received of John B. Jordan County Court Clerk and Commissioner in the above ($33.70) Thirty three & 75/100 Dollars Less $1.25 for Recording this Receipt in full of my Distributive share of the 1^st Land Notes and Surplus Cash of the funds in his hands arising from the Sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of William LITCHFORD decd - sold and Distributed by him under a Decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  Witness my hand This April 13^th 1886.  D.R. (his x mark) ENOCH  Witnesses Will A. Jordan  JW JENKINS

 

State of Tennessee County of Smith} Personally appeared…D.R. ENOCH…he executed the above Receipt… Witness my hand at office This April 13^th 1886. Jno B. Jordan Clk By Will .A. Jordan D.C.

 

Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in said cause ($33.70) Thirty three & 75/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for Recording this Receipt) in full of our Distributive share of the first Land Notes and Surplus Cash payments of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of Land belonging to the Estate of William LITCHFORD decd sold and Distributed by him under a Decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  Witness my hand This April 13^th 1886.  Luticia B (her x mark) JENKINS  J.W. JENKINS  Attest Will A. Jordan

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Peresonally appeared…J.W. JENKINS & wife Luticia B. JENKINS…And Mrs Luticia B. JENKINS…privately and apart from her husband…  Witness my hand at office This April 13^th 1886. Jno B Jordan Clk By Will A. Jordan D.C.

 

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$177.30  James Y.PHILLIPS et als v.s. E.M. SAULMAN et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause ($177.30) One hundred & Seventy Seven & 30/100 Dollars Less $1.25 for recording this receipt. Shares of Nathan W. - Marcellus D.- Sarah E. Minerva M. and Mary M. SAULMAN on the first Distribution of the funds arising from the sale of the Lands, belonging to the Estate of N.W. PHILLIPS Decd. sold and Distributed under a Decree of the County Court in said Cause.  This 18^th Day of March 1886.  John M. WATTS Guardian for said wards.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…John M WATTS (guardian of Mathew W, Marcellus D, Sarah E, Manerva M, and Mary M SAULMAN)… Witness my hand at office this March 18^th 1886  Jno B. Jordan Clk

 

$67.48  Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno. B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause ($67.48) Sixty seven & 48/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for Recording this Receipt) in full of my distributive share of the 1^st Land Note & Surplus Cash payments of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of William LITCHFORD decd. sold and Distributed by him under a Decree of the County Court of Smith County in said Cause.  Witness my hand This April 17^th 1886.  J.T. (his x mark) LITCHFORD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…J.T. LITCHFORD…he executed the foregoing Receipt… Witness my hand at office this April 17^th 1886 Jno. B. Jordan Clk By Will A. Jordan D.C.

 

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$212.75 James Y PHILLIPS et als vs E.M. SAULMAN et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno. B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above Cause ($212.75) Two hundred & twelve & 75/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for recording this receipt - on my Distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of Nathan W. PHILLIPS Decd Sold and Distributed under a Decree of the County Court of Smith County, Tenn. in said Cause. Witness my hand This 18^th day of March 1886.  Elizabeth WATTS  John M. WATTS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… John M. WATTS and wife Elizabeth WATTS… then came Elizabeth WATTS… privately and apart… Witness my hand at office this 18^th day of March 1886  Jno B. Jordan Clk

 

$212.75 James Y PHILLIPS et als vs E.M. SAULMAN et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno. B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn. and Commissioner in the above Cause ($212.75) Two hundred & twelve and 75/100 Dollars Less $1.25 for recording this receipt - on my distributive Share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of Nathan W. PHILLIPS decd Sold and Distributed under Decree of the County Court of Smith County in said Cause. Witness my hand This March 18^th 1886.  Nancy J RODGERS  Levi RODGERS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Levi RODGERS and Nancy J.ROGERS… then came Nancy J. ROGERS wife of Levi ROGERS…

Witness my hand at office. This March 18^th 1886  Jno B. Jordan Clk

 

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$212.75 James Y PHILLIPS et als vs E.M. SAULMAN et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno. B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above Cause ($212.75) Two hundred & twelve & 75/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for recording this receipt) on my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of Land belonging to the Estate of Nathan W. PHILLIPS decd - sold and Distributed under Decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn. in said Cause.  This March 18^th 1886.  Fannie DAVIS  John P. DAVIS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… John P. DAVIS and wife Fannie DAVIS… Then came Fannie DAVIS… privately and apart… Witness at office. March 18^th   J.B. Jordan Clk

 

A true copy  Attest JB Jordan Clk

 

$212.75 James Y PHILLIPS et als vs E.M. SAULMAN et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno. B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause ($212.75) Two hundred & twelve & 75/100 Dollars, Less $1.25 Clks fee for recording this Receipt) on my distributive Share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of Nathan W. PHILLIPS decd sold and Distributed under Decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  This March 18^th 1886.  Thomas PHILLIPS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Thomas PHILLIPS… Witness my hand at office. This March 18^th 1886.  John B. Jordan Clk  A true copy  Attest Jno.B. Jordan Clk.

 

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$13.35 G.C. FLIPPIN & wife v L.C. HELMONTALLER et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause Thirteen & 35/100 Dollars Less $1.25 for recording this Receipt in full of my Distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of Elizabeth HELMONTALLER Decd - sold and Distributed under Decree of the County Court of said County, in said cause. This April 19^th 1886.  Monroe HELMONTALLER By F.W. HOBSEN atty in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… FW HOBSON Atty in fact of Monroe HELMONTALLOW… Witness my hand at office. This April 19^th 1886  Jno.B. Jordan Clk  By Will.A. Jordan D.C.  “Power of Atty on next pages”

 

$33.70 Willis RIGSBY et als vs David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause ($33.70) Thirty three & 70/100 Dollars Less 1.25 for recording this Receipt. in full of my Distributive share of the 1^st Land notes and surplus Cash payments of the funds in his hands (of the 1^st Distribution) arising from the sale of Land belonging to the Estate of William LITCHFORD Decd sold and Distributed under Decree of the County Court of said County in said cause. This 19^th of April 1886.  T.A. (his x mark) ENOCH  Teste W.V. LEE

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… T.A. ENOCH… Witness my hand at office.  April 19^th 1886.  Jno B Jordan Clk  By Will.A. Jordan D.C.

 

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Know all men by these presents, That I, Monroe HELMONTALLER, have made, comstituted and appointed and by these presents do make, constitute and appoint, F.W. HOBSON my true and Lawful Attorney for me and in my name and Stead, to collect all the money Due me from the Estate of my Grandmother Elizabeth HELMONTALLER decd now in the hands of the Clerk of Smith County Court, giving and granting unto my said attorney full power and authority to do and perform every act and thing whatsoever required and necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully to all intents and purposes as I might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my Attorney or his substitute shall Lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand This the 25^th day of Feby. 1886.  Monroe (his x mark) HELMONTALLER  Attest,  M.H. THATCHER  David HUNT

 

State of Kentucky County of Butler} … Monroe HELMONTALLER personally to me this Day appeared…

Witness my hand and official Seal This Feby. 25^th 1886  W.S. Taylor Clerk Butler County Court.

 

State of Kentucky County of Butler} … I, B.L.D. Guffy presiding Judge… certify that W.S. Taylor… is and was at the time of signing… Clerk…

Witness my hand as Judge of said court This 25^th day of Feby 1886  B.L.D. Guffy P.J.B.C.C.

 

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$59.65 Joseph CARDWELL et als vs Thomas O. APPLE et als} In Smith County Court= Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause ($59.65) Fifty Nine & 65/100 Dollars (Less 1.25 for recording this receipt) on my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of David K. TIMBERLAKE decd. sold and distributed under Decree of the County Court of Smith County in said Cause. This April 20^th 1886.  M.J. ALLISON

 

State of Tennessee County of Smith} Personally appeared…Mrs. M.J. ALLISON…acknowledged that she executed the foregoing… Witness my hand. This April 20^th 1886  Jno.B. Jordan Clk By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

$28.70 Jno. R. ASHLEY et als v.s. John DEDMON et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno.B. Jordan, County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause ($28.70) Twenty Eight & 70/100 Dollars Less $1.25 for recording this receipt in full of the Distributive share of Elizabeth HARRISON Decd who was an heir of Carroll DEDMON decd who was an original heir of John DEDMON Sr decd - of the 2^nd & last note given for Land which was Sold & Distributed under Decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in said Cause belonging to the Estate of the said John DEDMON decd. This April 24^th 1886.  L. HARRISON Admr of Elizabeth HARRISON Decd.  Attest Wm B. PICKERING

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…L. HARRISON… Witness my hand at office. April 24^th 1886.  Jno.B. Jordan Clk By Will. A. Jordan D.C

 

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$115.53 F.C. CORNWELL et als v.s. Joseph MORMAN et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause ($115.53) One hundred & fifteen & 53/100 Dollars, Less $1.25 for recording this receipt on the distributive share of my ward Orie KIRBY, her share of the 1^st Land note given for Land belonging to the Estate of William KIRBY Decd - sold and Distributed under Decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause. This April 26^th 1886.  J.J. McCLELLAN Garden of Ora KIRBY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.J.McCLELLAND…acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… This April 26^th 1886  John B. Jordan Clk By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

Willis RIGSBY Et als v David LITCHFORD Et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause ($33.70) Thirty Three & 70/100 Dollars Less $1.25 for recording this receipt Bal in full of my Distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the 1^st Land Notes & Surplus Cash payments given for Land belonging to the Estate of William LITCHFORD Decd – which was sold and Distributed by him under Decree of the County Court of said County in said cause. This May 1^st 1886.  Mary E. (her x mark) GRIFFIN John T. GRIFFIN Attest  J.B. LESTER  W.B. PICKERING

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Mary E. GRIFFIN and John T. GRIFFIN… then came Mary E. GRIFFIN wife of John T. GRIFFIN privately and apart… Witness my hand at office this May 1^st 1886  John B Jordan Clk By Will A. Jordan D.C.

 

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$115.53 F.C. CORNWELL et als v.s. Joseph MORMAN et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause ($115.53) One hundred & fifteen & 53/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for recording this receipt and $1.25 for recording the following Poweer of Atty.) on the share of Eliza AUSTIN of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of Land belonging to the Estate of William KIRBY Decd - sold and Distributed by him under Decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn. in said cause. This May 4^th 1886.  Elizy AUSTIN Shelby AUSTIN  S.C. KIRBY attorney in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… S.C. KIRBY… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing…

Witness my hand at office this 4^th day of May 1886.  Jno B. Jordan Clk By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

We Shelby AUSTIN and wife Eliza AUSTIN hereby appoint Samuel C. KIRBY our attorney in fact to receive and receipt for all funds and effects due to said Eliza AUSTIN as an heir and distribute of the estate of Wm KIRBY deceased late of Smith County Tennessee now in the hands of the Administrator of said estate or in the hands of Jno B Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee or any funds and effects that may hereafter come into their hands or into the hands of either of them. And we hereby authorize our said Attorney to execute and acknowledge for us any and all such receipts as may be necessary in the premises and we hereby ratify and confirm all the lawful acts and doings of our said attorney in fact in the matter as fully as if we were present doing the same things in person.  Given under our hands this 15^th day of March 1886  Shelby (his x mark) AUSTIN  Eliza (her x mark) AUSTIN  Witness Richard T----

 

State of Tennessee Robertson County} Personally appeared…

 

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… Shelby AUSTIN… Witness my hand at office this 15^th day of March 1886. J.B. Shaub N.P.

… And Eliza AUSTIN the wife of the said Shelby AUSTIN having appeared before me privately and apart… Witness my hand and seal at office the 15^th day of March 1886  J.B. Shaub N.P.

 

Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause $16.88 Sixteen & 88/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the 1^st land notes and surplus cash payments given for the land belonging to the estate of Wm LITCHFORD Decd sold and distributed under a decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in said cause. This May 7^th 1886.  Cynthia (her x mark) MOREFIELD  T.M. (his x mark) MOREFIELD Witnesses  Will A Jordan  Rachel MOREFIELD

 

State of Tennessee County of Smith} Personally appeared… Thomas MOFIELD & wife Cynthia MOFIELD… then came Cynthia MOFIELD… privately and apart… Witness my hand This May 7^th 1886.  Jno.B Jordan Clk By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

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F.C. CORNWELL et v Joseph MORMAN et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and comr in the above cause $65.53) Sixty five and 53/100 Dollars less one & 25/100 for recording receipt bal of the share of Nancy MORMAN in the first distribution of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Wm KIRBY decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in said cause. This May 4^th 1886.  Nancy A. MORMAN Joseph MORMAN  S.C. KIRBY attorney in fact  See page 184

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… S.C. KIRBY… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office this May 4^th 1886.  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

Willis RIGSBY et als vs. David LITCHFORD et als} Received of John B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and commissioner in the above cause $16.88 Sixteen & 88/100 Dollars less $1.25 for recording receipt bal of my share in funds arising from surplus cash paymt in excess of bill of cost and the first land notes for the lands belonging to the estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause. This 7^th day of May 1886.  David LITCHFORD (son of Jno LITCHFORD)

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… David LITCHFORD… Witness my hand at office this 7^th day of May 1886  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

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$115.53 5/7  F.C. CORNWELL et als v Joseph MORMAN et als} In Smith County Court. Received of  Jno. B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause ($115.53 5/7) One hundred & 53 5/7/100 Dollars Less 1.25 for recording this receipt on my Distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of Lands belonging to the estate of William KIRBY Decd which was sold and Distributed by him under a Decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee - in said Cause - I being an original heir of said William KIRBY Decd  This May 8^th 1886.  Mary M McKINNIS  Alex B. McKINNIS

 

State of Tennessee County of Smith} Personally appeared… Alex B. McKINNIS & wife Mary McKINNIS… And Mary M McKINNIS… appeared privately and apart…  Witness my hand at Office. This May 8^th 1886  John B. Jordan Clk By Will A Jordan D.C.

 

$10.67  Joseph L. CARDWELL et als v Thomas C APPLE et als}  In Smith County Court. Received of Jno. B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause - ($10.67) Ten & 67/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for recording this receipt and .67¢ for Power of Attorney) on the Distributive share of Mary J. ROBINSON of the funds in his hands arising from the 1^st Distribution of the funds arising from the sale of Land belonging to the Estate of David K. TIMBERLAKE Decd - which was sold and Distributed by him under Decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  This May 11^th 1886.  J.C. APPLE Atty in fact For M.J. ROBINSON & husband  *See bottom of page 213 for Power of Atty

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.C. APPLE (Atty in fact for J.L. & MARY J. ROBINSON  Witness my hand at Office This May 11^th 1886.  Jno. B. Jordan Clk By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

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$16.88} Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno. B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above named cause ($16.88) Sixteen & 88/100 Dollars Less $1.25 for recording this receipt – Bal in full of the Distributive share of my ward Bedford F. LITCHFORD – on the 1^st Distribution of the funds arising from the sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of William LITCHFORD Decd - sold and Distributed under Decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in said cause.  This May 14^th 1886.  Geo (his x mark) W. LITCHFORD  Grdn for Bedford F. LITCHFORD Test J.T. JOHNSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Geo W. LITCHFORD… Witness my hand at office This May the 14^th 1886  Jno. B. Jordan Clk By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

Joseph CARDWELL et als vs Thomas APPLE et als} I Mary J ROBINSON together with my husband John L ROBINSON do hereby constitute and appoint J.C. APPLE our true and lawful agent and attorney to demand and receipt the Clerk and Commissioner of Smith County Court, and acknowledge the Same for such amount as may now be due, or may here after become due, to the undersigned Mary J. ROBINSON as heir at law in the proceeds of the land of D.K. TIMBERLAKE decd Sold under a decree of Said Smith County Court in the case of Joseph CARDWELL et als VS Thomas C. APPLE ------ et als. And we hereby ratify and confirm sall the lawful acts of our Said Attorney in carrying out the purpose of this instrument as fully as if we were present and performing the Same. This 10^th of March 1886  J.L. ROBINSON  Mary J. ROBINSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… John L. ROBINSON and wife Mrs Mary J ROBINSON… and Mrs. Mary J ROBINSON having appeared before me privately and apart…

 

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… Witness my hand and notorial Seal this 10^th day of March 1886  W.F. Wyatt Notary Public for Smith County Tennessee

 

A.M. WINKLER’s Estate} Received of J.H. YOUNG Executor of A.M. WINKLER decd $242.85 Two hundred and forty two and 85/100 Dollars in full of my distributive share of the estate of A.M. WINKLER decd as shown by his settlement this day made with the County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn This 18^th day of May 1886.  Martha I GREGORY  James H GREGORY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Martha I GREGORY and James H GREGORY… and Martha I GREGORY wife of the said James H GREGORY having appeared before me privately and apart… Witness my hand at Office this 18^th day of May 1886.  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

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A.M. WINKLER’s Estate} Received of J.H. YOUNG Executor of A.M. WINKLER decd $250.85 Two hundred and fifty and 85/100 Dollars in full of our distributive share of the estate of A.M. WINKLER decd as shown by his final settlement this day made with the County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee. This 18^th day of May 1886.  Tennessee KEMP L.K. KEMP

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Tennessee KEMP and L.K. KEMP… and the said Tennessee KEMP having appeared before me privately and apart from her husband… Witness my hand at Office this 18^th day of May 1886.  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

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A.M. WINKLER’s Estate} Received of J.H. YOUNG Executor of A.M. WINKLER decd $218.85 Two hundred and eighteen & 85/100 Dollars in full of my distributive share of the estate of A.M. WINKLER decd as shown by his final settlement made with the County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee on the 18^th day of May 1886.  This May 19^th 1886.  Alice PIPER W.H. (his x mark) PIPER  Witness H.B. GREGORY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Alice PIPER and W.H. PIPER… and Alice PIPER wife of said W.H. PIPER having appeared before me privately and apart… Witness my hand at Office this May 19^th 1886.  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

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A.M. WINKLER’s Estate} Received of J.H. YOUNG Executor of A.M. WINKLER decd $248.85 Two hundred and forty eight and 85/100 Dollars in full of our distributive share of the estate of said A.M. WINKLER decd as shown by his final settlement made with the County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn on the 18^th day of May 1886.  This May 19^th 1886.  Laura GREGORY H.B. GREGORY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Laura GREGORY and H.B. GREGORY… and the said Laura GREGORY wife of said H.B. GREGORY having appeared before me privately and apart… the said Laura B. GREGORY acknowledged the execution of said receipt… Witness my hand at Office this the 19^th day of May 1886.  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

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A.M. WINKLER’s Estate} Received of J.H. YOUNG Executor of A.M. WINKLER decd $251.85 Two hundred and fifty one and 85/100 dollars in full of our distributive share of the estate of Alfred M. WINKLER deceased, as shown by his final settlement made with the County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn on the 18^th day of May 1886.  This May 19^th 1886.  Fanny (her x mark) SMITH  WH SMITH  Witness H.B. GREGORY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Fannie E. SMITH and W.H. SMITH… and Fannie E. SMITH wife of said W.H. SMITH having appeared before me privately and apart… Witness John B Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Said County at Office this 19^th day of May 1886.  Jno B. Jordan Clk

 

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Joseph CARDWELL et als v T.C. APPLE et als} In Smith County Court, Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause $10.67 Ten and 67/100 dollars less $1.25 for recording receipt and 67 cts for recording power of Atty my distributive share on first distribution of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of DK. TIMBERLAKE decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause This May 20^th 1886.  Tennie E. APPLE  GB. APPLE by J.C. APPLE Atty in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.C. APPLE Atty in fact… Witness my hand at Office this 20^th day of May 1886  Jno B. Jordan Clk

 

State of Texas Collin County} Know all men by these presents that I Tennie E. APPLE Joined by my husband G.B. APPLE of the above County & State have constituted and and appointed and do by these presents constitute and appoint J.C. APPLE of the County of Smith in the State of Tennessee our true and lawful Attorney for us and in our name place and stead to ask demand recover and receive all and any sum or sums of money due or to become due or payable to me Tennie E APPLE as an heir of D.K. TIMBERLAKE decd whose estate is in course of administration in said County of Smith & to execute all necessary receipts releases and discharges therefore; giving and granting to our said Attorney full power & authority to do & perform all & every act & thing whatsoever necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully to all intents and purposes as we might or could do if personally present; hereby ratifying & confirming whatsoever our said attorney shall or may do in the premises by virtue hereof.  In witness whereof we have hereto set our hands this 24^th day of April 1886.  G.B. APPLE  Tennie E. APPLE

 

State of Texas Collin County} … personally appeared… G.B. APPLE…

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… and Tennie E. APPLE… and… Tennie E. APPLE wife of said G.B. APPLE privately and apart… In witness whereof I hereto attach my official signature & seal of Office at McKinney Texas this 24^th day of April AD 1886.  John Church a Notary Public in & for Collin County Texas  Commission expires 1^st June 1887.

 

A True copy  Attest: Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

I.G. KITTRELL et als v Clio COOPER} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk and Comr in this cause $1145.56 Eleven hundred and forty five and 56/100 Dollars in full of my distributive share of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of my father Edwin KITTRELL decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in said cause. This May 20^th 1886  I.G. KITTRELL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… I.G. KITTRELL…Witness my ahnd at office this 20^th May 1886.  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

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JW HUGHES Admr v Isaac GRISHAM et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of BfC Smith former Clerk and comr in the above cause $4.71 Four and 71/100 dollars less $1.25 to pay for recording and acknowledging this receipt in full of my distributive share of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of L.D. GRISHAM decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith Co Tenn in said cause.  This 8^th Decr 1885.  John Wesley (his x mark) GREGORY       Attest: A.J. GREGORY  Will. A. JORDAN

 

State of Tenn Smith County} Personally appeared… Jno Wesley GREGORY… Witness my hand at office Decr 8^th 1885. Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

A true Copy.  Attest: Jno B Jordan Clk

 

A.M. WINKLER’s Est.} Received of J.H. YOUNG Exr of A.M. WINKLER Decd ($162.85) One hundred & Sixty two & 85/100 Dollars in full of my Distributive share of the Estate of  said A.M. WINKLER decd as shown by said YOUNG & settlement made with the County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn on the 18^th Day of May 1886.  This May 29^th 1886.  Jno. B. WINKLER

 

State of Tenn Smith County} Personally appeared… Jno B. WINKLER… Witness my hand at office this May 29^th 1886.  Jno B. Jordan Clk

 

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A.M. WINKLER’s Estate} Received of J.H. YOUNG Exr of A.M. WINKLER’s Estate ($196.85) One hundred & Ninety Six & 85/100 Dollars in full of my distributive share of the Estate of said A.M. WINKLER decd as shown by said YOUNG’s final settlement made by the County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn on the 18^th day of May 1886.  Wade A. WINKLER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Wade A. WINKLER… Witness my hand at Office This May 29^th 1886.  (A true Copy)  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

$33.71/ Willis RIGSBY et als vs David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno. B. Jordan County Court of Smith County Tennessee ($33.70) Thirty three & 70/100 Dollars Less 1.25 for recording this receipt, on my Distributive Share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of Land belonging to the Estate of William LITCHFORD decd. Sold & Distributed by him under Decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  This May 31^st 1886.  OBJ ENOCH

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… O.B.J. ENOCHS… This May 31 1886  Jno.B. Jordan Clk.

 

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$33.70 Willis RIGSBY et als V David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of  Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County & Commissioner in the above cause ($33.70) Thirty three & 70/100 Dollars. Less 1.25 for recording this receipt.) on my Distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the Sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of William LITCHFORD Decd. sold & Distrbuted by him under Decree of the County Court of said County in said cause  This May 31^st 1886.  B.A. ENOCH By O.B.J. ENOCH  See Power Attorney page 183 this Book

 

State of Tennessee Smith County) Personally appeared…O.B.J. ENOCH…Witness my hand at Office May 31^st 1886  Will. A. Jordan Dep. Clk.

 

F.C. CORNWELL v Joseph MORMAN et als} Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of said County & Comr in the above cause $115.53 less 1.25 for recording receipt and $2.00 for recording certified proceeding of the Clay County Court bond letters &c. in full of the share of my ward Ora Bell WOOD (in first distribution) of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of her Grandfather Wm KIRBY decd. sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in said cause  This 10^th day of June 1886.  W.J. WOOD Gardien of Ora Bell WOOD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County) Personally appeared…W.J. WOOD… This June 10, 1886.  Jno.B. Jordan Clk.

 

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State of Tennessee Clay County} Be it remembered that at a County Court began and held at the Court House in the town of Celina Clay County Tennessee on the 1^st Monday it being the 1^st day of Feby 1886 - Court met pursuant to adjournment present and presiding JnoR Donaldson Chairman of the County where the following proceedings were had to wit:  On motion W.J. WOOD was this day appointed Guardian of Ora Bell WOOD minor heir of Adeville WOOD decd who being this day in open Court and accepting the same whereupon cause S.H. VINSON & I.M. CRAWFORD together with him as his securities and entered into and acknowledged bond in the sum of six hundred dollars conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of said Trust which bond was examined and approved by the Court: Where upon the said W.J. WOOD was duly qualified as such Guardian.

 

State of Tennessee Clay County} We W.J. WOOD S.H. VINSON and I.M. CRAWFORD are held and firmly bound unto the State of Tennessee in the penal sum of six hundred dollars Witness our hands and seals this 1^st day of Feby AD 1886. The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound W.J. WOOD has been Guardian of Ora Bell WOOD minor heir of Adeville WOOD deceased. Now if the said W.J. WOOD shall well and truly perform the duties which are or may be required of him by law as such Guardian then this obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.  W.J. WOOD  S.J. (his x mark) VINSON I.M. CRAWFORD  Acknowledged and approved in open Court this 1^st day of Feby 1886.  J.R. Donaldson Judge

 

State of Tennessee Clay County} To W.J. WOOD a citizen of Clay County. Whereas it appearing to the County Court of said County that Ora Bell WOOD is a minor and the Court being satisfied as to your right to the Guardianship of said minor and you having given bond and qualified according to…

 

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…law and the Court having ordered that letters of Guardianship be issued to you:  You are hereby Authorized to take into your possession for the use and benefit of said Ward the profits of the lands, tenements and hereditaments belonging to said Ward and also the goods chattels and other personal estate of the said Ward, to bring such suits or actions in relation thereto as may be deemed necessary to return to the next court after the date hereof a statement on oath of all the estate which shall come into your possession: to exhibit annually an account of the profits and disbursements thereof: to return a new list of the estate of said Ward two years from the date hereof: and to renew your bond as such and to faithfully perform all the duties required of you by law in relation to said Guardianship, and upon the arrival at full age, or sooner if required, to make final settlement thereof: to deliver and pay to the person authorized to receive the same, the residue of said estate including the profits arising therefrom. Herein fail not.

 

Witness JnoJ Brown Clerk of said Court at Office this 1^st day of Feby 1886 and the 110 year of American Independence.  Jno.J. Brown Clerk

 

State of Tennessee Clay County}I Jno.J. Brown Clerk… certify that the foregoing and attached is a full and true and perfect copy of the original proceeding… Witness my hand at Office in Celina this 1^st Monday in Feby 1886,  Jno.J. Brown Clerk

 

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Joseph CARDWELL et als v T.C. APPLE et als} in Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause $16.87 sixteen and 87/100 dollars bal of my share on final distribution of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of my father D.K. TIMBERLAKE deceased sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This 14^th day of June 1886.  Mary C. CARDWELL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Mary C. CARDWELL… privately and apart from her husband… Witness my hand at Office this June 14^th 1886.  Jno.B. Jordan Clk

 

Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County & Commissioner in the above cause ($103.70) One hundred & three & 70/100 Dollars Less $1.25 for this receipt on my Distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the Sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of William LITCHFORD Decd sold & Distributed under Decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  Witness my hand This June 16^th 1886.  David LITCHFORD Jr (son of Jim)

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… David LITCHFORD… This June 16 1886.  Jno.B. Jordan Clk

 

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$21.34 Joseph CARDWELL et als V Thomas C. APPLE et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause. ($21.34) Twenty one & 34/100 Dollars (less 1.25 for recording this receipt & $1.24 for power of Atty) on our Distributive Shares of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of David K TIMBERLAKE Decd sold & Distributed by him under Decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, in said Cause.  This June 23^rd 1886  J.C. APPLE Atty in fact for T.C. & B.P. APPLE

 

State of Tennessee County of Smith} Personally appeared… J.C. APPLE… Witness my hand at office This June 23^rd 1886.  Jno.B. Jordan Clk By Will.A. Jordan D.C.

 

Know all men by these presents that we T.C. APPLE and B.P. APPLE of the County of Jasper & State of Missouri, have this Day & by these presents make - constitute and appoint J.C. APPLE of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, our true and lawful agent & attorney to receive from the Clerk & Commissioner of the Smith County Court of the said State of Tennessee. Due each of us respectively as heirs at Law in the Real Estate of our Grandfather D.K. TIMBERLAKE decd late of said County & State, that may be Due to us from time to time according to the payments named in the Decree of said Court for the sale of lands of said Deceased in the case of J.L. CARDWELL et als vs T.C. APPLE et als.  And we hereby grant unto our said Attorney in fact to receive from the Administrator of said Deceased such Amount as may be Due to us respectively out of the proceeds of the personal Estate of said Deceased. And we hereby give and Grant unto our said Attorney in fact, full and perfect power and authority to receive from & receipt said Clerk & Commissioner and the Administrator of said Estate or such persons as have custody of the funds, for all monies Due us respectively as heirs at Law in the Real & personal estate of the said D.K. TIMBERLAKE deceased. And to Do & perform any lawful Act to secure the payment of the same as fully as we might or could Do were we personally present and performing the same for ourselves respectively and we Do now ratify and Confirm all and everything which may be lawfully Done in conformity to this Instrument by our said Atorney…

 

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… In testimony of which we have hereunto placed our hands.  This 19^th of May 1886.  T.C. APPLE  B.P. APPLE

 

State of Missouri Jasper County} Personally appeared… T.C. APPLE & B.P. APPLE… Given under my hand with County Seal, at office in Carthage on the 19^th of May 1886.  John N Wilson Clk

 

$51.80 2/  Hannah WATERS et als v Robt BRADLEY et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause($51.80 2/) Fifty One & 80 2//100 Dollars Less One Dollar and 25/100 (1.25) for recording this receipt on my Distributive Share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of Land belonging to the Estate of Crusoe BRADLEY Decd. sold and Distributed by him under Decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  This June 29^th 1886.  Hannah (her x mark) WATERS  Attest: J.W. DUFFY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Hannah WATERS… This June 29, 1886.  Jno.B. Jordan Clerk

 

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$51.80 2/  Hannah WATERS et als v Robert BRADLEY et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County ($51.80 2/) Fifty One & 80 2//100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for recording this receipt) on my Distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of Crusoe BRADLEY Decd. sold and Distributed by him under Decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  This June 29^th 1886.  Sue (her x mark) BRADLEY  Attest: J.W. DUFFY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Sue BRADLEY… Witness my hand at Office this June 29^th 1886

 

Hannah WATERS et als vs Robt BRADLEY et als} Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $51.80 2/ Fifty one and 80 2//100 Dollars my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the first note for the land belonging to the estate of Crusoe BRADLEY decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This July 21^st 1886.  Richard BRADLEY by JW DUFFY Atty in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.W. DUFFY… Witness my hand at Office July 21^st 1886.  Jno.B. Jordan Clk

 

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State of Kentucky Simpson County} Know all men by these presents that I Richard BRADLEY of the County and State aforesaid Do hereby empower and authorize J.W. DUFFY of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee to Demand and receive from the County Clerk of Smith County Tennessee my pro rata part of the Note which Sue BRADLEY and Hannah WATERS gave to J.B. Jordan as County Clerk of Smith County for the sum of ($207.25) Two hundred & seven & 25/100 Dollars Due May 28^th 1886 and to receipt therefore in my name and he is further authorized to apply so much of said money as will be sufficient to the payment of a note for One hundred & twenty one & 65/100 Dollars ($121.65/100) which J.W. DUFFY as Administrator of the Estate of my father Crusoe BRADLEY holds against me and the remainder of said money to hold subject to my order, and to acknowledge - Do and perform every other act required of me by law in the premises in as complete and full a manner as if I was there personally present.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name on the 28^th day of June 1886.  Richard (his x mark) BRADLEY  Attests: Ellwood HARRIS  R.E. SHORT

 

State of Kentucky County of Simpson} Personally appeared…Richard BRADLEY… Given under my hand and Seal this 28 June 1886.  H.T. BRADLEY Clerk Simpson County Court

 

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$13.40  J.J. ASKEW et als v James WATERMAN et als} Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $13.40 Thirteen and 40/100 dollars (less 1.25 for receipt & 1.00 for refunding bond) in full of our distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Mary SANDERSON decd due to our brother James SANDERSON, which is paid to us under an order made by the County Court of said County in said cause.  This July 27^th 1886.  Charles SANDERSON Eliza BRASWELL  J.S. BRASWELL

 

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We Charles SANDERSON & J.S. BRASWELL and wife Eliza BRASWELL formerly Eliza SANDERSON, together with N.J. ASHLEY and J.S. PROWELL as securities, do hereby bind ourselves to John B. Jordan, Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tenn. And his successors in office in the sum of fifty dollars we bind ourselves our heirs and representatives severally and jointly by these presents. dated this 27^th July 1886.  The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the said John B. Jordan Clerk as aforesaid has this day paid to the said Charles SANDERSON, and J.S. BRASWELL & wife Eliza - formerly Eliza SANDERSON, heirs and distributes in the estate of Mary SANDERSON decd, in the case of J.J. ASKEW et als vs James WATERMAN et als in said Court the sum of Six dollars and 80 cents each to the said Charles SANDERSON & Eliza BRASWELL as as heirs at law aforesaid.  It being a share to each in the share of James SANDERSON a brother to the said Charles SANDERSON & Eliza BRASWELL, who left the State and has not been heard of for about twelve years and is supposed to be dead.  Now if the said James SANDERSON heir at law in said estate shall hereafter at any time appear and make demand of JohnB. Jordan Clerk as aforesaid or his successor in office we will refund the amount paid to us respectively of six dollars & 80 cents each, or in case he shall fail to appear and make demand…

 

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… for his said share then this obligation shall be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.  Charles SANDERSON  Eliza BRASWELL  J.S. BRASWELL  N.J. ASHLEY  J.S. PROWELL

 

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Jas H. KITCHING Admr v G.D. KITCHING et als} Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn & comr in the above cause $38.97 Thirty eight and 97/100 dollars less 1.25 for receipt and 25 cts for order to pay out (See MB no 5 Page  ) in full of the distributive share of my son Thomas F. KITCHING of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate Jesse KITCHING decd sold and distributed under decree of said court in said cause, and paid to me by order of said Court.  Aug 2^nd 1886.  Emma KITCHING

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Emma KITCHING… Witness my hand at office Aug 2^nd 1886.  JnoB. Jordan Clk.

 

Jesse ARMISTED et als v Julia ALLEN et als} Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk and Comr in the above cause $128.57 One hundred and twenty eight & 57/100 dollars in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of my father Drury CORNWELL sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  This August 20^th 1886.  Louisa ARMISTEAD  Jesse T. ARMISTEAD

 

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Jesse ARMISTEAD et als v Julia A. ALLEN et als} Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $385.71 Three hundred and eighty five and 71/100 dollars in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Drury CORNWELL decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause. My said share arises from my purchase of the interests of F.C. CORNWELL, H.M. CORNWELL and I.N. WEST, for which I have their deeds which are recorded in the Registers office and filed with the papers in this cause.  This Aug 20^th 1886.  Jesse T. ARMISTEAD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Jesse T ARMSTEAD… This 21 day of Aug 1886.  Jno.B. Jordan Clk

 

B.F. WILSON et als vs Tennessee WILSON et als} Received of  JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above Cause Two hundred and Ninety two 14/100 Dollars ($292.04) less $1.25 for recording receipts, balance in full of the distributive shares of my wards Thomas WILSON, William WILSON, Lillian WILSON, & Luanna WILSON of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of James S. WILSON Sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  This Sept 8^th 1886.  John A. FITE Guardian for William, Thomas, Lillian & Luann WILSON

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $1463.07 Fourteen Hundred and Sixty three and 07/100 Dollars, $750.50 of which was credited on our first note and $712.57 credited on our second note given for land sold in the above cause. The said $1463.07 being in full of the share of Mary HARRIS of the fund arising from the sale of all the land belonging to the estate of William LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of said County Court in said cause.  Aug 28^th 1886.  Mary (her x mark) HARRIS  B. HARRIS Sen  Test: H. ? HALE

 

$38.97  Jas H. HITCHING Admr &c v G.D. KITCHING et als} In Smith County Court. Recd of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn & Comr in the above cause $38.97 Thirty Eight dollars and ninety seven cents Less one and 25/100 dollars for recording this receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Jesse KITCHING decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County, Tenn. in the above Cause See M.B. No. 4. P 381. This Sept 7^th 1885  Geo E.COURTNEY  E.A. COURTNEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Geo E. COURTNEY and wife E.A. COURTNEY… and E.A. COURTNEY… appeared before me privately and apart… Witness my hand and official seal on this the 7^th day of Oct 1885  Irenus Beckwith Notary Public Smith County Tenn.

 

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James Y. PHILLIPS et als vs E.M. SAULMAN et als} Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above Cause Twelve hundred and thirteen & 56/100 $1213 56/100 Dollars Whis is paid to us respectively as follows To James Y PHILLIPS $202.26, Thomas PHILLIPS $202.26, W.B. PHILLIPS $202.26, Mrs Nancy RODGERS $202.26 & Mrs Francis DAVIS $202.26 and to James Y PHILLIPS Atty in fact for David PHILLIPS $202.26 balance in full of our distributive shares of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Nathan W. PHILLIPS Decd sold & distributed under decree of the County Court aforesaid in said Cause.  This Sept 4^th 1886.  James Y PHILIPS David PHILIPS by J.Y. PHILIPS Atty in fact  Thomas PHILIPS  W.B. PHILIPS  John P. DAVIS  Fannie DAVIS  Levi RODGERS  Nancy J. RODGERS

 

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James Y. PHILLIPS et als vs E.M. SAULMAN et als} Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn. and Commissioner in the above Cause One hundred and Sixty Eight & 55/100 Dollars $168.55/100 less $1.25 for recording receipt in full of the distributive shares of my wards Nathan W.  Marcelus D.  Sarah Ann  Manervy M.  Mary May SAULMAN of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the Estate of Nathan W. PHILLIPS decd sold & distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  This Sept 4^th 1886.  J.M. WATTS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…J.M. WATTS… he executed the foregoing receipt… This Sept 4^th 1886. Jno. B. Jordan Clk

 

James Y. PHILLIPS et als vs E.M. SAULMAN et als} Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn. and Commissioner in the above Cause Thirty three & 71/100 Dollars $33.71) less 65 cents bal in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the Estate of Nathan W. PHILLIPS decd. sold & distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause  This Sept 4^th 1886.  E.M. SAULMAN

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…E.M. SAULMAN… he executed the foregoing… This Sept 4^th ,1886 Jno. B. Jordan Clk

 

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We do hereby nominate and appoint W.V. LEE our Atty in fact to demand and receive for us from John P. Yelton B.F.C. Smith and Jesse H. BAID, or any other person having possession of or liable for the same our distributive shares in the Estate both real and personal of one Josiah BAID Sr. Decd late of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee and all necessary receipts bonds &c for us and in our names to execute for and about the same.  We do further empower our said Attorney to sue for and receive the same or any part there of whether the same be real or personal Estate and to do all things necessary to accomplish the objects of this power of Attorney at our Expense and charge.  And we do hereby ratify and Confirm all the lawful acts of our said Attorney in the premises as fuilly as If we were present and doing the same ourselves.  Our said Attorney W.V. LEE is hereby authorized to pay over all money collected for us to Z. Taylor COX our agent  This 31^st day of May 1886.  Nannie CARTER  J.L. MITCHELL  J.B. CAMPBELL  Wm. STEPHENS  Irena STEPHENS  Z. Taylor COX  W.O. CAMPBELL  J.C. CAMPBELL  Mary E. PARKER  R.M. PARKER  W.T. SUTTON  T. SUTTON  W.B. CAMPBELL  James A. CARTER

 

State of Tennessee Lauderdale County} Personally appeared… Z. Taylor COX, W.O. CAMPBELL, J.C. CAMPBELL, R.M. PARKER, W.T. SUTTON, W.B. CAMPBELL, Wm STEPHENS, James A. CARTER, J.L. MITCHELL Guardian J.H. CAMPBELL, J.B. CAMPBELL and Aldrin CAMPBELL… And Mary E. PARKER wife of Said R.M. PARKER, T. SUTTON wife of W.T. SUTTON, Nannie CARTER, wife of the said James A. CARTER, Irene STEPHENS wife of William STEPHENS… privately and apart from their said husbands… Witness my hand & seal of office at office in Ripley Tenn, This 12^th day of June 1886  T. B---- Carson Notary Public

 

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Know all men by these presents that I W.B. CAMPBELL of the County of Lauderdale and State of Tenn do hereby Appoint and Constitute W.V. LEE of Carthage Smith County Tenn. My Attorney in fact, With full power to Collect any Monies that may be due me in said County and Execute receipts for the same And to bind me in  all matters pertaining thereto As fully as If the same had been done by Me in person.  Witness my hand this July 20^th 1886.  W.B. CAMPBELL

 

State of Tennessee Lauderdale County} Personally appeared… W.B. CAMPBELL… he executed the within Instrument… Witness my hand and official seal at office this 21^st day of July 1886.  Wm H. Jackson Clerk

 

I do hereby nominate and appoint W.V. LEE my Atty in fact to demand and receive for me from B.F.C. Smith J.H. BAIRD nor Any other person having possession or liable for the same, a distributive share which has descended to me as administrator of the Estate of my father J.B. CAMPBELL deceased from one Josiah BAIRD now deceased late of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee and all necessary receipts, bonds and acquittances for me and in my name to execute for and about the same.  I do hereby empower my said Attorney to sue for and recover the same or any part thereof, whether the same be personal or real estate, and to do all other acts and things necessary to accomplish the objects of this power, at my expense and charge.  And I do hereby ratify and confirm all the lawful actings and doings of my said Attorney in the premises as fully as if I were present and doing the same myself.  This June 19^th 1886  J.W. CAMPBELL Admr of J.B. CAMPBELL decd.

 

State of Tennessee Shelby County} Personally appeared…J.W. CAMPBELL Admr of J.B. CAMPBELL…

 

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… Witness my hand and Notorial Seal at Memphis aforesaid this 19^th day of June 1886.  W.D. Wilkerson Notary Public

 

I do hereby nominate and appoint W.V. LEE my Attorney in fact to demand and receive for me, as the Administrator of the Estate of J.A. CAMPBELL deceased from John P Yelton, B.F.C. Smith and Jesse H. BAIRD or any other person having possession of or liable for the same, the distributive share of said decedante, in the estate both real and personal of one Josiah BAIRD Sr Deceased late of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee and all necessary receipts bonds &c for me and in my name as said administrator to execute for and about the same. I do further empower my said Attorney to sue for and receive the same or any part thereof whether the same be real or personal estate and to do all things necessary to accomplish the object of this power of Attorney at my expense and charge and I do hereby ratify and confirm all the lawful acts of my said Atorney in the premises, as fully as if I were present and doing the same myself.  My said Attorney W.V. LEE is hereby authorized to pay over all money collected for me as said Administrator to Z.T. COX my agent  R.H. CHAPMAN

 

State of Tennessee Lauderdale County} Personally appeared… R.H.CHAPMAN… he executed the within instrument… Witness my hand and seal of office at office this 15^th day of July 1886.  Wm H. Jackson Clerk By A.B. Hearring D.C.

 

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Josiah BAIRD et als vs William BAIRD Et als} O Bill to sell Land  Received, September 7^th 1886, of  B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee & Commissioner in the above case one Hundred & Seventy Dollars in full of the distributive shares due Z.T. COX, W.B. CAMPBELL heir of W.E. CAMPBELL, R.H. CHAPMAN admr of J.A. CAMPBELL, W.T. SUTTON & Wife Tennie SUTTON, James A. CARTER & wife Nannie CARTER & J.W. CAMPBELL admr of J.B. CAMPBELL, arising from the sale of the Dower tract sold by decree of the Smith County Court in the above case the said parties being heirs & distributees of the estate of Josiah BAIRD Decd the said parties being the heirs of Wm CAMPBELL.  W.V. LEE attorney in fact for W.B. CAMPBELL, R.H. CHAPMAN, Z.T. COX, W.T. SUTTON & wife T. SUTTON, Jas A. CARTER & wife N. CARTER, J.W. CAMPBELL

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als vs David LITCHFORD et als} Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn, and Commissioner in the above Cause One Hundred and thirty five Dollars and Sixty Cents less one & 25/100 Dollars In full of the distributive shares of Harry LITCHFORD, Ann LITCHFORD & Catherine HARRISON of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of William LITCHFORD Decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said Cause Which shares have been transferred to me, reference to which transfers is made in my former receipt, see this Book page 162.  This Sept 7^th 1886.  R.J. ETHERLY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… R.J. ETHERLY… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office This the 7^th day of September 1886.  JnoB. Jordan Clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

B.F. WILSON et als vs Tennessee WILSON et als} Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn, and Commissioner in the above Cause, Seventy three & 01/100 Dollars less One & 25/100 Dollars balance in full of the distributive share of B.F. WILSON of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to James WILSON’s Estate sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause said share was transferred to me, by said B.F. WILSON by ----ing transfer dated Aug 10^th 1885, which is filed with said Clerk.  This Sept 7^th 1886  R.J. ETHERLY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… R.J. ETHERLY… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office Sept 7^th 1886.  JnoB. Jordan Clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

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B.f.C. SMITH et als v.s. A.C. GILL et als} Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause, $87. 37/ Eighty seven and 37/100 dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of the distributive share of A.C. GILL of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of J.R. SMITH decd sold & distributed under decree of said Court in said Cause  Sep 7^th 1886.  B.f.C. SMITH Admr of A.C. GILL Decd

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… B.F.C. SMITH… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office This Sept 7^th 1886.  JnoB. Jordan Clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

B.F. WILSON et als VS Tennessee WILSON et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn. and Commissioner in the above cause, Seventy three Dollars, less $1.25 for recording receipt balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arizing from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of James S. WILSON decd Sold and distributed under decree of said Court in said Cause.  This Sept 8^th 1886.  Billie TAYLER by John A FITE atty in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… John A. FITE… Witness my hand at office. This Sept 8^th 1886.  JnoB. Jordan Clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court.  Recd of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn & Comr in the above cause $150.00 One hundred & fifty dollars less 1.25 for receipt of my distributive share of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd sold & distributed under decree of said Court in said cause  Sep 10^th 1886.  James T. LITCHFORD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… James T. LITCHFORD… Witness my hand at office This Sept 10^th 1886.  JnoB. Jordan Clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

Joseph CARDWELL et als v.s. T.C. APPLE etals} Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause $256.08 Two hundred and fifty six & 08/100 dollars less fees for recording receipt 1.25 Power of Atty 1.00 Transfer 1.00 it being the shares of F.A. TIMBERLAKE, Wm M. TIMBERLAKE, Tennessee BEASLEY, and Frank H. JOHNSON, of the funds arising from the first notes given for the land belonging to the estate of D.K. TIMBERLAKE decd sold and distributed under decree of said court in said cause. Said shares are $64.02/ each and have been transferred to me by the above parties.  This Sep 18^th 1886.  J.L. CARDWELL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.L. CARDWELL… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office This the 18^th September 1886.  JnoB. Jordan Clerk

 

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I hereby transfer and convey to Joseph L. CARDWELL all my interest in the Estate of my Grandfather David K. TIMBERLAKE decd both real and personal and authorize the County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee or any one else having charge of my Effects belonging to said estate to pay my part of the same to said CARDWELL. My interest in said Estate is one Eighth.  Witness my hand this March 16^th 1886.  F.H. JOHNSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… F.H. JOHNSON…acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office This March 16^th 1886.  JnoB. Jordan Clerk

 

We F.A. TIMBERLAKE, Wm M TIMBERLAKE of Augusta Georgia hereby authorize and empower Joseph L. CARDWELL of Smith County Tennessee to receive from the County Court Clerk of said County and State any funds due us arising from the sale of real Estate belonging to the Estate of the late D.K. TIMBERLAKE deceased which have been or may here after be collected by him and to do any lawful act that we could do in the premises if we were present in person and we hereby ratify and confirm any and all such lawful acts of our said Attorney.  Witness our hands this 2 day of April 1886’  F.A. TIMBERLAKE  W.M. TIMBERLAKE

 

State of Georgia Richmond County} Personally appeared… F.A. TIMBERLAKE and Wm M. TIMBERLAKE… Witness my hand and official seal at office this 2 day of April 1886.  Charles Z. McCord Notary Public R.C. GA.

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als vs David LICHFORD et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause Forty five and 20/100 dollars less $1.25 for recording receipt balance in full of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of William LICHFORD, dec’d, sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said cause.  This Sept 22^nd 1886.  David LITCHFORD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… David LITCHFORD… Witness my hand at office. this September 22^nd 1886.  JnoB. Jordan Clk

 

Willis RIGSBY Et als v David LICHFORD Et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause Ninety one dollars and fifty nine cents ($91.59) less $1.25 fee for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of William LICHFORD decd, sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  This September 22^nd 1886.  Delila (her x mark) PHILLIPS  Attest J.B. READ Jr.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Delila PHILLIPS… Witness my hand at office. This September 22^nd 1886.  JnoB. Jordan Clerk

 

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Willis RIGSBY Et als v David LICHFORD Et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause Fifty one dollars and fifty nine cents ($51.59) less $1.25 fee for recording receipt balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of William LICHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  This Sept. 22^nd 1886.  Forty dollars of my share has been transferred to and heretofor receipted for by R.J. EATHERLY.  Susan (her x mark) HALLUM

 

State of Tenn Smith Co} Personally appeared… Susan HALLUM… Witness my hand at office This Sept 22^nd 1886.  JnoB. Jordan Clerk.

 

Willis RIGSBY Et als vs David LICHFORD et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause Ninety one dollars and and fifty nine cents ($91.59) less 1.25 fee for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of William LICHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in the above cause.  This September 22^nd 1886.  Willis RIGSBY  Fannie (her x mark) RIGSBY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Willis RIGSBY and Fannie RIGSBY… and Fannie RIGSBY wife of the said Willis RIGSBY… privately and apart… Witness my hand at Office This Sept 22^nd 1886.  JnoB. Jordan Clerk.

 

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B.F. WILSON et als v Tennessee WILSON et als} In Smith Co Court.  Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee & Comr in the above cause $68.25 Sixty eight and 25/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording this receipt in part of the share of H.C. WILSON of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of James S. WILSON decd sold & distributed under decree of said Court in said Cause.  This Oct 4^th 1886. Said amt was transferred to me by said H.C. WILSON  E. WILSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… E. WILSON… acknowledged that he Executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office This Oct 4^th 1886.  JnoB. Jordan Clerk

 

B.F. WILSON et als v H.C. WILSON et als} In Smith Co Court.  Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $4.76 Four and 76/100 dollars, balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of James S. WILSON decd sold & distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause  Oct 4^th 1886.  H.C. WILSON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… H.C. WILSON… acknowledged that he Executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office This Oct 4^th 1886.  JnoB. Jordan Clerk

 

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Lemuel BARNETT et als vs           et als} In Smith CountyCourt  Received of James AGEE Admr of Ann REEVES deceased Thirty & 60/100 Dollars in full of the distributive share of the personal Estate of said Ann REEVES deceased due to Wm W. FOWLER  This Oct 4^th 1884  G.C. MOORE Atty in fact for N.N. FOWLER Guardian of Wm W. FOWLER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Peersonally appeared…G.C. MOORE… Witness my hand at office This Oct 4^th 1886.  JnoB. Jordan Clerk

 

Lemuel BARNETT et als $30.60/100 Received of James AGEE Admr of Ann REEVES Deceased thirty & 60/100 Dollars in full of the distributive shares of Emma G. FOWLER, Nancy L. FOWLER, Jennie L. FOWLER, Minnie FOWLER, & Samuel A. FOWLER of the personal estate of Ann REEVES Decd  This Oct 4^th 1886.  G.C. MOORE Atty in fact for J.H. FOWLER Guard for the above named minors

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…G.C. MOORE… Witness my hand at office.  This Oct 4^th 1886.  JnoB. Jordan Clerk

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als vs David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court. Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause Nine hundred and Eighty two & 02/100 Dollars ($982.02) balance less $1.25 for recording this receipt, balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  This Oct 15^th 1886.  David LITCHFORD Sr

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… David LITCHFORD… Witness my hand at office this Oct 15^th 1886.  JnoB Jordan Clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

Willis RIGSBY et als vs David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County, Tennessee, and Commissioner in the above cause, Twenty Eight & 01 ¾ /100 Dollars $28.01 less $1.25 for recording this receipt, ballance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd, sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  This Oct 15^th 1886.  J.T. LITCHFORD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.T. LITCHFORD… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office this Oct 15^th 1886.  JnoB Jordan Clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als vs David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court, Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above Cause Forty four & 50/100 Dollars $44.50. less $1.25 for recording this receipt, balance in full of the distributive share of my ward Bedford F. LITCHFORD of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  This Oct 15^th 1886.  G.W. (his x mark) LITCHFORD Guardian of Bedford F. LITCHFORD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… G.W. LITCHFORD… acknowledged that he executed the forefoing… Witness my hand at office This Oct 15^th 1886.  JnoB Jordan Clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

Willis RIGSBY et als vs D. LITCHFORD et als} Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and commissioner in the above cause Eighty Eight & 82/100 Dollars less $1.25 for recording this Re’cpt balance in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd, sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in the above Cause.  This 23^rd day of September 1886  Lutitia B. (her x mark) JENKINS  J.W. JENKINS  Attest: H.M. HALE

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.W. JENKINS & Lutitia B. JENKINS… And Lutitia B. JENKINS wife of said J.W. JENKINS… privately and apart… Witness JnoB Jordan Clerk of said Court at office, this 23^rd day of September 1886.  JnoB Jordan Clerk

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als V David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court, Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn. and Commissioner in the above Cause Twenty two & 91/100 Dollars, less $1.25 for recording this receipt. In full of the distributive share of my ward Mary HARRISON of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said Cause.  This Oct 16^th 1886.  Willis RIGSBY Guardian of Mary HARRISON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Willis RIGSBY… Witness my hand at office this October 16^th 1886  JnoB Jordan Clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

Willis RIGSBY et als v David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith Co Tenn & comr in the above cause $15.65/ Fifteen and 65/100 dollars less $1.25 fee for recording receipt Balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the lands belonging to the estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of said Court in said cuse.  This Oct 16^th 1886.  J.M. HARRISON Jr

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.M. HARRISON Jr… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office This Oct 16^th 1886.  JnoB Jordan Clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als vs David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above Cause Eighty Nine Dollars less $1.25 for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd. sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said Cause.  This Oct 16^th 1886.  John T. GRIFFIN Mary (her x mark) E. GRIFFIN  Attest S.S. SHAW

 

 *a piece of paper has been placed over the acknowledgement*

 

Willis RIGSBY et als vs David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court. Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above Cause, Eighty Nine Dollars less $1.25 for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said Cause.  This Oct 16^th 1886  D.R. (his x mark) ENOCH  Attest S.S. SHAW

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… D.R. ENOCH… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office this Oct 16^th 1886  JnoB Jordan Clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

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B.B. THACKSTON et als VS H.C. THACKSTON et als} In Smith County Court Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn, and Commissioner in the above Cause, Twenty and 44/100 Dollars less $1.25 on my distributive Share of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of B.B. THACKSTON decd Sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said Cause.  This Oct 16^th 1886.  B.B. THACKSTON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… B.B. THACKSTON… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office This Oct 16^th 1886.  JnoB Jordan Clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

Willis RIGSBY et als V David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court. Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above Cause, Ninety one & 86/100 Dollars less $1.25 in full of the distributive share of George LITCHFORD of the funds of the lands belonging to the Estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd sold & distributed under decree of the County Court in said Cause. Which interest has been conveyed to me by written transfer dated Nov 3^rd 1885. This October 18^th 1886.  T.P. BRIDGES

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… T.P. BRIDGES… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office This Oct 18^th 1886.  JnoB Jordan Clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als vs David LITCHFORD et als} For and in Consideration of Seventy Seven Dollars & 50 cents to me paid I have this day bargained and sold and do hereby Transfer & Convey to T.P. BRIDGES all my right, Title Claim and interest in the Estate of Wm LITCHFORD deceased both personal and real Which said interest is unencumbered & I warrant the Title of the same to the said T.P. BRIDGES & his heirs forever. And I hereby authorize the Clerk of the County Court of Smith County and the Administrator David LITCHFORD of the Estate of the said William LITCHFORD Deceased to pay over to the said BRIDGES all monies that is now, or may hereafter come into their hands belonging to or coming to or due me as one of the Heirs and distributees of the said William LITCHFORD deceased. The interlineations of the named David LITCHFORD in the above instrument was made with my consent before signing this Deed of Conveyance. This November the 3^rd 1885.  G.W. (his x mark) LITCHFORD  Attest A.E. GARRETT

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… G.W. LITCHFORD… acknowledged that he executed the within… Witness my hand at office Nov 3^rd 1885

 

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B.F. WILSON et als V Tennessee WILSON et als] In Smith County Court.  Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above Cause Seventy three & 01/100 Dollars $73.01 less $1.25 for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land of the Estate of James S. WILSON decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said Cause. This October 19^th 1886.  James (his x mark) E.WILSON  Attest H.M. HALE

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…James E. WILSON… Witness my hand at office this Oct 19^th 1886  JnoB Jordan Clerk  S.

 

Willis RIGSBY et als V David LITCHFORD et als} Received of JnoB. Jordan Clerk of the County Court of said County and Commissioner in the above Cause, Eighty Nine Dollars $89.00 Less $1.25 for recording this receipt Balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd Sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  This Oct 28^th 1886.  W.J. (his x mark) ENOCH  Attest OBJ ENOCH

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.J. ENOCH… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office This Oct 28^th 1886  JnoB Jordan Clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als V David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court. Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above Cause, Eighty Nine Dollars $89.00 Less $1.25 for recording this receipt Balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Wm LITCHFORD deceased Sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  This Oct 28^th 1886.  B.A. ENOCH  By OBJ ENOCH Atty in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… O.B.J. ENOCH Atty in fact for B.A. ENOCH… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office This Oct 28^th 1886.  JnoB Jordan Clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

Willis RIGSBY et als V David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court. Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above Cause, Eighty Nine Dollars ($89.00) Less $1.25 for recording this receipt. Balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  This Oct 28^th 1886.  OBJ ENOCH

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… O.B.J. ENOCH… acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office This Oct 28^th 1886.  JnoB Jordan Clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

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J.R. ASHLEY et als V}Petition Sell lands John DEADMAN et als} In County Court of Smith County Tennessee Received of JnoB Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County and Commissioner to sell the lands in the above Cause, Two hundred and four Dollars and fifty seven cents balance in full due the undersigned Candis ASHLEY as an heir and distributee in the above Cause. Less $1.25 for recording this receipt.  This September 2^nd 1885.  J.R. ASHLEY  Candis ASHLEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.R. ASHLEY and wife Candis ASHLEY… And Candis ASHLEY… was examined privately and apart… Witness my ahnd and official seal on this the 2^nd day of Sept 1885  Irenus Beckwith Notary Public Smith County Tenn.

 

A true Copy  Attest S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

J.R. ASHLEY et als V}Petition Sell land John DEADMAN et als} In the County Court of Smith County Tenn. Received of John B. Jordan Clerk of Smith County Court and Commissioner to sell the lands in the above Cause, Two hundred and seven dollars and five cents, balance in full due the undersigned M CRISMAN as an heir and distributee in the above Cause. Less One dollar and twenty five cents for recording this receipt.  This September 2^nd 1885.  C. CHRISMAN  M. CHRISMAN

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… C. CHRISMAN and wife M. CHRISMAN… And M. CHRISMAN… was examined privately and apart… Witness my hand and official seal on this the 2^nd day Sept 1885  Irenus Beckwith Notary Public Smith County Tenn

 

Attest S.S. Shaw D.C.     A true Copy.

 

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J.R. ASHLEY et als V John DEADMAN et als} In the County Court of Smith County Tennessee Received of John B. Jordan Clerk of Smith County Court and Commissioner to sell the lands in the above cause, Two hundred and seven dollars and five cents, balance in full due the undersigned M.A. KYLE as an heir and distributee in the above cause. Less one dollar and twenty five cents for recording this receipt.  This September 2^nd 1885.  J.B. KYLE  M.A. KYLE

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.B. KYLE and wife M.A. KYLE… And M.A. KYLE… was examined privately and apart… Witness my hand and official seal on this the 2^nd day September 1885.  Irenus Beckwith Notary Public Smith Co Tenn

 

A true Copy  Attest S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

J.R. ASHLEY et als V}Petition Sell land John DEADMAN et als} In the County Court of Smith County Tennessee Received of John B. Jordan Clerk of Smith County Court and Commissioner to sell the lands in the above Cause, Two hundred and seven dollars and five Cents balance in full due the undersigned S.P. WILLS as an heir and distributee in the above Cause. Less One dollar and twenty five cents for recording this receipt.  This Sept 2^nd 1885.  W.A. WILLS  S.P. WILLS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.A. WILLS and Wife S.P. WILLS… And S.P. WILLS… was examined privately and apart… Witness my hand and official seal on this the 2^nd day Sept 1885.  Irenus Beckwith Notary Public Smith County Tennessee

 

A true Copy.  Attest S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

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J.R. ASHLEY et als V} Petition Sell land John DEADMAN et als} In the County Court of Smith County Tennessee Received of John B. Jordan Clerk of Smith County Court, and Commissioner to sell the lands in the above Cause, Two hundred and seven dollars and five cents, balance in full due the undersigned Sophronia WILLS as an heir and distributee in the above Cause. Less One dollar and twenty five cents for recording this receipt.  This Sept 2^nd 1885.  J.J. WILLS  Sophronia WILLS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.J. WILLS and wife Sophronia WILLS… And Sophronia WILLS… was examined privately and apart… Witness my hand and official seal on this the 2^nd day Sept 1885  Irenus Beckwith Notary Public Smith County Tennessee

 

A true Copy.  Attest S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

Willis RIGSBY et als V David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court. Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee & Commissioner in the above cause, Ninety One & 68/100 Dollars ($91.68) Less $1.25 for recording this receipt In full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd, sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in said Cause. This Oct 30^th 1886.  James (his x mark) K. LITCHFORD  Attest B.T. LITCHFORD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… James K. LITCHFORD… Witness my hand this Oct 30^th 1886  JnoB Jordan clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als V David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court. Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee & Commissioner in the above cause, One hundred and seventy Eight 01 ¾ /100 Dollars ($178.01) less $1.25 for recording this receipt bal in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Wm LITCHFORD deceased, sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in said Cause. This Nov 1^st 1886  David LITCHFORD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… David LITCHFORD… Witness my hand this Nov 1^st 1886  JnoB Jordan clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

Willis RIGSBY et als V David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court. Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above Cause, Three hundred and fifty six & 03²/100 Dollars ($356.03²) balance in full of the distributive shares of my wards, Josey ROLLINS, and Eliza J. LITCHFORD daughters of James LITCHFORD decd which is 178.01 ¾ cents each, One hundred and seventy Eight Dollars & 01 ¾ cents, Less $1.25 from the total amt for recording this receipt of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd, sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in said Cause. This Nov 1^st 1886.  J.D. ROLLINS gardian of Josie ROLLINS and Eliza J. LITCHFORD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.D. ROLLINS… Witness my hand this Nov 1^st 1886  JnoB Jordan clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als VS David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court. Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause, One hundred and twenty two & 71/100 Dollars ($122.71) less $1.25 for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of the Estate of Wm LITCHFORD deceased Sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said Cause. This November 6^th 1886  A.P. WILLIAMS  F.A. WILLIAMS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… A.P. WILLIAMS and wife F.A. WILLIAMS… and F.A. WILLIAMS… privately and apart from her said husband… Witness my hand at office this Nov 6^th 1886.  JnoB Jordan clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

Willis RIGSBY et als vs David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court. Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause One hundred and Sixty & 2?/100 Dollars ($160.2?) less $1.25 for recording this receipt In full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of William LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said Cause.  James (his x mark) LITCHFORD  Attest S.S. Shaw

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… James LITCHFORD… Witness my hand at office This Nov 18^th 1886. JnoB Jordan clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als VS David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court,  Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause, One hundred and Sixty & 20/100 Dollars ($160.20). Less $1.25 for recording this receipt. In full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands of William LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said cause.  Thomas LITCHFORD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Thomas LITCHFORD… Witness my hand at office This Nov 18^th 1886.  Jno B Jordan clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

Willis RIGSBY et als VS David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court,  Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause, Sixty one & 38/100 Dollars ($61.38). Less $1.25 for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands of William LITCHFORD decd, sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said Cause.  WJ LITCHFORD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.J. LITCHFORD… Witness my hand at office, This Nov 18^th 1886.  Jno B Jordan clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als VS David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court,  Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause Forty Four & 50/100 Dollars $44.50 Less $1.25 for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of William LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said Cause  This Oct 16^th 1886  Thomas (his x mark) MOFIELD  Cynthia (her x mark) MOFIELD  Attest S.S. Shaw

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Thomas MOFIELD and Cynthia MOFIELD… And Cynthia MOFIELD wife of the said Thomas MOFIELD having appeared… privately and apart… Witness R.J. Etherly J.P. of said County at office this 30^th day of Oct 1886.  R.J. Etherly J.P.

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als vs David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court,  Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause. Forty Four & 50/100 Dollars ($44.50) Less $1.25 for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the Lands belonging to the Estate of William LITCHFORD decd sold & distributed under decree of the County Court in said Cause  B.F. (his x mark) FARLEY  Sarah (her x mark) FARLEY  Attest S.S. Shaw

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… B.F. FARLEY and Sarah FARLEY… And Sarah FARLEY wife of the said B.F. FARLEY having appeared… privately and apart… Witness my hand at office This Nov 19^th 1886. Jno B Jordan Clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

 

Willis RIGSBY et als vs David LITCHFORD et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause $89.00 Eighty nine dollars less $1.25 for recording receipt &c balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This Nov 20^th 1886  T.A. (his x mark) ENOCH

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… T.A. ENOCH… Witness my hand at office, This Nov 20^th 1886  Jno B Jordan clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als VS David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court  Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above Cause, Three hundred and twenty & 40/100 Dollars ($320.44) Less $2.50 for recording power of Atty and this receipt In full of the distributive shares of Robert A. LITCHFORD and W.E. HARPER & wife Sallie HARPER formerly Sallie LITCHFORD children of Thomas LITCHFORD decd, who was a brother of Wm LITCHFORD decd of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd, sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said Cause. This Nov 23^rd 1886.  David LITCHFORD  Attorney in fact for Robert A. LITCHFORD & W.E. HARPER & wife Sallie HARPER

 

Willis RIGSBY et als VS David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court  Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause, Seven hundred and twelve 07/100 Dollars ($712.07) Less $1.25 for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in the above Cause.  David LITCHFORD  This Nov 23^rd 1886

Attorney in fact for Dilila HAYS

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als VS David LITCHFORD et als} We Robert A LITCHFORD and W.E. HARPER and his wife Sallie HARPER hereby authorize, direct & Empower David LITCHFORD to forward by Express to

S.W. COCHRON at East Troy Obion County Tennessee the distributive share of said Robert A. LITCHFORD and Sallie HARPER who was formerly Sallie LITCHFORD in the Estate of William LITCHFORD dec’d Each of said parties being children and heirs of said Wm LITCHFORD dec’d and as such entitled to one ninth share & part each of said Estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd and this shall be full authority and indemnity to said David LITCHFORD as Admr of Wm LITCHFORD decd for payment of said shares as above directed.  And we further authorize & empower said David LITCHFORD to collect receive & receipt for any money or funds in the hands of the Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee for us hereby ratifying the action of said David LITCHFORD in the collection of such money or funds and the same when so collected, said David LITCHFORD will forward to S.W. COCHRON by Express to East Troy Obion County Tenn and this receipt therefore shall be binding upon us & all partes claiming by or under us, this being intended as full authority to said LITCHFORD to collect & forward, to said S.W. COCHRON for us the money & funds, herein mentioned  This Sept 13^th 1886  Robert A.(his x mark) LITCHFORD  W.E. HARPER  Sallie (her x mark) HARPER  Attest John E. WELLS  A.B. ESCLAS

 

State of Tennessee Obion County} Personally appeared… Robert A. LITCHFORD  W.E. HARPER & Sallie HARPER… And Sallie HARPER wife of the said W.E. HARPER… privately and apart… Witness W.S. Scott Clerk of said Court at office with seal of office this 13^th day of Sept 1886.  A.J. Stanfield Clerk By N.K. Moore D.C.

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als VS David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Said County and Commissioner in the above Cause Three hundred and twenty & 44/100 Dollars (320.44) Less $1.25 for recording this receipt & $1.75 for recording power of Attorney In full of the distributive shares of Manervia E. LITCHFORD & Mary F. DICKENS formerly Mary F. LITCHFORD children of Thomas LITCHFORD decd, who was a brother of Wm LITCHFORD decd of the funds arising from the sale of the lands of Wm LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said Cause.  This Nov 24^th 1886  Thomas LITCHFORD Attorney in fact for Manervia E. LITCHFORD & Mary F. DICKENS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Thomas LITCHFORD… Witness my hand at office this Nov 24^th 1886.  Jno B Jordan clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

State of Tennessee Obion County} Know all men by these presents that we Arch DICKENS and Mary Francis DICKENS wife of Arch DICKENS and Minerva Ellen LITCHFORD do hereby constitute and appoint T.A. LITCHFORD of this county our agent and attorney in fact to claim and receive and receipt all moneys in the hands or possession John A Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee belonging to us as heirs at Law of the Estate of Wm LITCHFORD and also any moneys or affects in the hands or possession of David LITCHFORD administrator of said Estate and we do hereby ratify whatever the said T.A. LITCHFORD shall do as our agent untill this authorization is revoked. Witness our hands this 23^rd day of November 1886  Arch (his x mark) DICKENS  MARY F. DICKENS  Manervia E. LITCHFORD

 

State of Tennessee Obion County} Personally appeared… Manervia E. LITCHFORD…

 

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… Witness my hand, at office this 23^rd day of Nov AD 1886.  H.J. Stanfield Clerk By M. Moore D.C.

 

State of Tennessee Obion County} Personally appeared… Arch DICKENS & Mary F. DICKENS… And Mary F. DICKENS wife of the said Arch DICKENS… privately and apart… Witness A.J. Stanfield Clerk of said Court at office This 23^rd day of Novr 1886  A.J. Stanfield Clerk By M. Moore D.C.

 

Jesse T. ARMISTEAD et als vs Julia A. ALLEN et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause Forty two & 85 2/3/100 Dollars, Less $1.25 for recording this recipt & $1.25 for recording power of attorney In full of the distributive share of R.E. CORNWELL of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Drewery CORNWELL decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said Cause.  This Nov 27^th 1886.  H.M. HALE atty in fact for said R.E. CORNWELL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… H.M. HALE… Witness my hand at office, This nov 27^th 1886.  Jno B Jordan Clerk  By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

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Jesse F. ARMISTEAD et als vs Julia A. ALLEN et als} Know all men by these Presents That I R.E. CORNWELL of the County of Parker in the State of Texas, have made, constituted and appointed, and by these presents do make, constitute and appoint H.M. HALE my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name, place and stead, to collect any and all moneys due and coming to me from the Estate Drewery CORNWELL decd same being my interest in said Estate as one of the heirs of said Estate, giving and granting to my said Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intent and purposes, as I might or could do if personally present at the doing thereof with full power of substitution or revocation hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or his substitute, may or shall lawfully do, or cause to be done by virtue thereof.  In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 24^th day of November 1886  R.E. CORNWELL

 

The State of Texas County of Parker}… Personally came R.E. CORNWELL… In Testimony Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal, at my office in Weatherford Texas this day and year first above written  J.B. Price  Notary Public Parker Co Tex

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als VS David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause, One hundred and sixty & 22/100 Dollars ($160.22) Less $1.25 for recording this receipt and $1.25 for recording power of attorney In full of the distributive share of Martha J. BROMLEY formerly Martha J. LITCHFORD daughter of Thomas LITCFORD decd of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said cause.  This Dec 2^nd 1886  Martha J BROMLEY By S.C. BROMLEY Atty in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… S.C. BROMLEY…

 

State of Tennessee Obion County} Know all men by these presents that I Martha J BROMLEY wife of S.C. BROMLEY formerly Martha J LITCHFORD do hereby constitute and appoint my husband S.C. BROMLEY of the County my agent and attorney in fact to demand receive and receipt all moneys in the hands or possession of John A. Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee belonging to me as heir at law of the Estate of William LITCHFORD Decd and also any moneys or effects in the hands or possession of David LITCHFORD Administrator of said Estate to which I am entitled or to whatever may come into the possession of said Administrator or said Clerk and I do hereby ratify whatever the said S.C. BROMLEY (my husband) shall do as my agent untill this authority is revoked. Witness my hand this 29^th day of Nov 1886.  Martha J. (her x mark) BROMLEY  Attest to mark J.W. BRANSFORD Jas H.McCA---

 

State of Tennessee Obion County} Personally appeared…

 

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…Mrs Martha J. BROMLEY… privately and apart from her husband… Witness A.J. Stanfield Clerk of said Court at office this 27^th day of Nov 1886  A.J. Stanfield clerk

 

Willis RIGSBY et als VS David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in said Cause, One hundred and sixty & 22/100 Dollars ($160.22) Less $1.20 for recording this receipt & $2.00 for recording power of Attorney. In full of the distributive share Tobetha Ann GOODMAN formerly Tobetha Ann LITCHFORD daughter of Thomas LITCFORD decd, of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd Sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said Cause.  This Dec 2^nd 1886  Tabitha A. GOODMAN by W.E. HARPER Atty in fact

 

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State of Tennessee Obion County} Know all men by these presents that We W.E. HARPER & Sarah HARPER formerly Sarah LITCHFORD daughter of Thomas LITCHFORD decd, W.J. GOODMAN Tabetha Ann GOODMAN wife of W.J. GOODMAN formerly Tabetha Ann LITCHFORD and daughter of Thomas LITCHFORD decd, and R.A. LITCHFORD, citizens of Obion County Tenn, and heirs at law and distributees of the Estate of Wm LITCHFORD decd do nominate constitute and appoint W.E. HARPER of Obion County Tennessee our true and lawful attorney for us and in our name, to demand, receive and receipt for all moneys in the hands of the Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tenn and all money in the hands of David LITCHFORD administrator of Wm LITCHFORD decd coming owing or due to us, or either of us from the Estate of said Wm LITCHFORD Decd or we authorize and empower the Clerk of the County Court of said Smith County to remit any money in his hands belonging to us, or either of us, by check or by Express, to S.W. COCHRON Troy Tennessee we also authorize and empower W.E. HARPER to appoint any other agent or attorney to Exercise the powers here conferred upon him hereby ratifying and confirming whatever our Attorney shall do in the premises, hereby revoking all powers heretofore given by us or any of us to any other person. This 29^th day of Nov 1886.  Robt (his x mark) LITCHFORD  W.J. GOODMAN  W.E. HARPER  Sarah (her x mark) HARPER Tabitha GOODMAN

 

State of Tennessee Obion County} Personally appeared… W.J. GOODMAN & Tabitha Ann GOODMAN… And Tabitha Ann GOODMAN… appeared before me privately and apart…

 

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… Witness A.J. Stanfield Clerk of said Court at office This 30^th of Nov. 1886.  A.J. Stanfield Clerk

 

State of Tennessee Obion County} Personally appeared… W.E. HARPER and Sarah HARPER… And Sarah HARPER… appeared before me privately and apart… Witness A.J. Stanfield Clerk of said Court at office. This 29^th day of Nov 1886.  A.J. Stanfield Clerk

 

State of Tennessee Obion County} Personally appeared… Robt LITCHFORD… Witness my hand at office, this 29^th day of Nov AD 1886.  A.J. Stanfield Clerk

 

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F.C. CORNWELL et als vs Joseph MORMAN et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above Cause Two hundred and thirty seven & 72/100 Dollars ($237.72) Less $1.25 for recording this receipt Balance in full of my distributive share in the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Wm KIRBY dec’d One hundred and Eighteen & 86/100 dollars of which comes to me by virtue of the transfer to me of Samuel W(E) KIRBYs interest in said land and is the balance due me on said interest for said transfer see record of Deeds no.6 in Registering office) And one hundred and Eighteen 86/100 dollars by virtue of a transfer to me of the interest of Sopha WARREN and Julia BLAKELY who as heirs at law of Wm KIRBY Jr. decd were intitled to one share jointly, said land sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said cause.  This Dec 3^rd 1886.  F.C. CORNWELL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…F.C. CORNWELL… This Dec 3^rd 1886.  Jno B Jordan Clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

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B.B. THACKSTON et als VS H.C. THACKSTON et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause, Forty two & 80/100 Dollars ($42.80) in part of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of B.B. THACKSTON Decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This 25^th day of Nov 1886.  T.S. BIRDWELL  A.F. BIRDWELL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…T.S. BIRDWELL and Amanda F. BIRDWELL… And AF BIRDWELL wife of the said T.S. BIRDWELL…privately and apart… Witness J.L. Hewitt J.P. of said County at office this 25^th day of November 1886.  JL. Hewitt J.P. for Smith County

 

F.C. CORNWELL et als V Joseph MORMAN et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above Cause, One hundred and eighteen & 86/100 dollars ($118.86) less $1.25 for recording this receipt, balance in full of the distributive share of Mrs. Nancy A. MORMAN, of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of William KIRBY deceased sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said Cause, This Dec 14^th 1886.  S.C. KIRBY atty in fact for Nancy MORMAN

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…S.C. KIRBY… This Dec 14^th 1886.  Jno B Jordan Clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

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F.C. CORNWELL et als V Joseph MORMAN et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause, One hundred and eighteen & 86/100 dollars ($118.86) Less $1.25 for recording this receipt, balance in full of the distributive share of Eliza J AUSTIN, of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of William KIRBY, sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said Cause. This December 14^th 1886.  S.C. KIRBY att in fact for Eliza AUSTIN

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…S.C. KIRBY… This Dec 14^th 1886.  Jno B Jordan clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

F.C. CORNWELL et als V Joseph MORMAN et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above Cause, One hundred & eighteen & 86/100 Dollars ($118.86) Less $1.25 for recording this receipt, balance in full of the distributive share of Ora KIRBY of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Wm KIRBY decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said Cause This Dec 21^st 1886.  J.J. McCLELLAN Guardian for Ora KIRBY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.J. McCLELLAN… This Dec 21^st 1886.  Jno B Jordan Clerk By S.S. Shaw D.C.

 

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F.C. CORNWELL V Joseph MORMAN et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause ($118.86/) One hundred and eighteen and 86/100 dollars balance in full of the distributive share of my ward Ora Bell WOOD of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of her Grandfather William KIRBY deceased, sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause. This 1^st day of Jany 1887. W.J. WOOD Gardian for Corabel WOOD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W.J. WOOD… Witness my hand at office January 1^st 1887  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

John PRUETT et als v Mary R. BOMAR et als} Received of John B Jordan Clerk of Smith County Court Smith Co. Tenn. And Commissioner in the above cause Twenty five and 63 5/8/100 dollars. Less $2.63 5/8/100 fee for recording receipt Power of Attorney and order. The distributive share of Hettie A. PRUETT, now Hettie A. ROBINSON, Grand-daughter of Joshua PRUETT decd – of the funds in his hands, arising from the sale of lands in the above cause.  This January 5, 1887.  B.B. ROBERSON  H.A. ROBERSON By H.C. PRUETT atty

 

State of Tenn County of Smith} Personally appeared…H.C. PRUETT Atty in fact for B.B. ROBINSON & wife Hattie A. ROBINSON… Witness my hand at Office This Jan 5^th 1887.  John B Jordan Clk By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

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John PRUETT et als v Mary R. BOMAR et als} Power of Attorney

State of Texas Collins County} Know all men by these presents that we B.B. ROBISSON & wife H.A. ROBISSON of said State and County have made constituted, and appointed and by these presents do make constitute and appoint H.C. PRUETT of Smith County Tennessee our true and lawful Attorney for us and in our names, place, and stead, to ask demand recover and receive all and any sum or sums of money-debts-dues-property or effects-due, payable, or belonging or which may at any time hereafter be due payable or belonging to us from any person or persons whatever and execute all necessary receipts releases and Discharges thereof, giving and granting unto our said Attorney full power and Authority to do and to perform all and everything whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully, to all intents and purposes as we might or could do if we were present, giving and granting also unto our said Attorney full power to substitute one or more Attorneys under him, our said Attorney, in or concerning the premises or any part thereof and the same, at his pleasure to revoke, hereby ratifying whatsoever our said Attorney or his substitute or substitutes shall and may do, by virtue hereof, in the premises.  In witness whereof, we have hereunto set our hands This 21^st day of December 1886 A.D.  B.B. ROBISON  H.A. ROBISON  Signed and delivered in the presence of T.S. LANGHAM  J.M. PRUETT

 

The State of Texas Collin County}… personally appeared B.B. ROBISON and H.A. ROBISON… In witness whereof I hereunto sign my name and affix the impress of my official Seal at Office in Blueridge-Texas this 21^st day of Decr. 1886.  G.S. Wilson J.P. and Ex officio Notary Public - Collin County Texas

 

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Hannah WATERS et als V Robt BRADLEY et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno.B.Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause ($52.32) Fifty two & 32/100 Dollars - balance in full of my Distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of Crusoe BRADLEY decd. Sold and Distributed by him under Decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in said Cause. Witness my hand this January 8^th 1887.  Hannah (her x mark) WATERS (col) Test J.W. DUFFY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Hannah WATERS… Witness my hand at Office This January 8^th 1887.  John B.Jordan Clk By Will.A.Jordan D.C.

 

Hannah WATERS et als V Robert BRADLEY et als} In Smith County Court. Received of JohnB.Jordan County Court Clerk and Commissioner in the above cause the sum of ($52.32) Fifty two & 32/100 Dollars balance in full of my Distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of lands belonging to the Estate of Crusoe BRADLEY Decd. Sold & Distributed by him under Decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in said Cause. Witness my hand This January 8^th 1887.  Sue (her x mark) BRADLEY (col) Test J.W. DUFFY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Sue BRADLEY (col)… Witness my hand at Office This January 8^th 1887.  John B.Jordan Clk By Will.A.Jordan D.C.

 

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Jesse T. ARMISTEAD et als v.s. Julia A. ALLEN et als} In Smith County Court. Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and commissioner in the above cause $42.85/ Forty two and 85/100 dollars less $1.25 for recording receipt and $1.00 for recording power of Atty in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Drury CORNWELL decd sold and distributed under decree of said Court in said cause. This January 15^th 1887.  Fannie J. LINDSAY (formerly CORNWELL) & J.S. LINDSAY by H.M. HALE Atty in fact.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… H.M. HALE… Witness my hand at office January 15^th 1887. JnoB Jordan Clerk

 

Power of Attorney

Know all men by these presents, that I J.S. LINDSAY & Fannie J. LINDSAY formerly Fannie CORNWELL of the town of Weatherford County of Parker in the State of Texas have made constituted and appointed and by these presents do make constitute and appoint H.M. HALE my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name place and stead to collect and receipt for any & all money due us from the estate of our Grandfather Drury CORNWELL decd & to receipt for same & to do any thing else that may be necessary for the full collection and satisfaction of the amount due us from said estate giving and granting to our said Attorney full power and Authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully, to all intents and purposes as we might or could do if personally present at the doing thereof, with full power of substitution or revocation hereby ratifying and confirming all that our said Attorney or his substitute may or shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals this 11^th day of Jan 1887.  J.S. LINDSAY  Fannie J. LINDSAY Formerly Fannie J. CORNWELL

 

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State of Texas County of Parker} … personally came J.S. LINDSAY & Fannie J. LINDSAY… In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at my office in Weatherford the day and year first above written  JB Price Notary Public Parker Co Texas

 

A true copy.  Attest: JnoB Jordan Clk

 

$52.14  Hannah WATERS et als v.s. Robt BRADLEY et als} Received of JnoB.Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $52.14 Fifty two and 14/100 dollars less $2.50 for recording power of Atty receipt & acknowledgement &c balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of my father Crusoe BRADLEY decd. sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause. This Feby 16^th 1887.  Harry (his x mark) WILLIAMS Atty in fact for Robt BRADLEY (col)  Test Will.A. Jordan  Witness H.H. GOAD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Harry WILLIAMS (col)… Witness my hand at Office This 16^th Day of February 1887.  John B.Jordan Clk By Will.A.Jordan D.C

 

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Refunding Bond ($50.00)

(6.63/) State of Tennessee Smith County} We, John S.BRASWELL and W.D. GOLD do hereby bind ourselves to JohnB. Jordan Clerk of the Smith County Court and his Successors in Office in the sum of ($50.00) Fifty dollars. We bind ourselves Our heirs and representatives severally & Jointly by these presents – The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the said Jno.B. Jordan Clerk has this day paid the said John S. BRASWELL as Atty in fact for Laura SANDERSON an heir of Mary SANDERSON Decd, in the case of J.J.ASKEW Admr &c V James WATERMAN et. als. In the said County Court, the sum of (6.63) Six Dollars & sixty three cents. (Less $2.25) It being a share to her (Laura SANDERSON) out of the share of James SANDERSON she being a Sister to the said James SANDERSON, who left the State and has not been heard of for about twelve (12) Years and is supposed to be dead.  Now if the said James SANDERSON, heir at Law in said Estate shall hereafter at any time appear and make demand of said Jno.B. Jordan Clk as aforesaid or his successors in office I or We will refund to him the amount of Six & 63/100 Dollars (Less 2.25) Or in case he shall fail to appear and make demand for his share then this obligation shall be void. Otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.  This 22^nd day of February 1887.  J.S. BRASWELL  W.D. GOLD, surety

 

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Know all men by these presents: That I Richard BRADLEY (Cold) of the town of Franklin, County of Simpson and State of Kentucky do hereby make, constitute and appoint Harry WILLIAMS of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee my true and lawful Attorney to draw for me, my Distributive Share of funds going to the heirs of Crusoe BRADLEY Decd and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to Draw my Distributive Share in the said Estate of the said Crusoe BRADLEY (Col) Decd and to attend to any and all business for me necessary to be Done in the premises in my name place & stead, the same as if I was personally present.  Said Distributive Share coming to me from said Estate is supposed to be about $50.00.  Given under my hand, this 14^th day of February 1887.  Richard (his x mark) BRADLEY  Witness: W.S.T. BAILEY

 

State of Kentucky County of Simpson} Personally appeared…Richard BRADLEY (Col)… Witness my hand and Official Seal at Office in Franklin Ky. This 14^th day of February 1887.  Saml N. Fordine Notary Public Simpson County Ky.

 

J.J. ASKEW et als V James WATERMAN et als} Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Comr in the above cause $6.63 Six and 63/100 less 2.25 for recording receipt and power of Atty and takeing refunding bond in full of the share of Laura SANDERSON of the fund arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Mary SANDERSON decd it being her part of the share of James SANDERSON in said fund paid out by order of the court in said cause.  See MB no. 5. Page  This Feby 22^nd 1887.  Laura SANDERSON by J.S. BRASWELL Atty in fact

 

Power of Atty.  Know all men by these presents that I Laura SANDERSON of Dickinson County Kansas have made constituted and appointed and by these presents do make constitute and appoint J.S. BRASWELL of Smith County in the State of Tennessee my true and lawful Attorney in fact in fact for me and in my name…

 

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… place and stead to collect any and all money due me from the estate of James SANDERSON deceased and to give receipts for the same giving unto my said Attorney full power to do everything whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in the premises as fully as I could if personally present with full power of Substitution and Revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this seventh day of February 1887.  Laura SANDERSON

 

State of Kansas Dickinson County} … came Laura SANDERSON who is personally known to me… In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notorial Seal the day and year above written  Signature John C. Howe Official Title Notary Public  my commission expires May 21^st 1890

 

B.f.C. SMITH et als v A.C. GILL et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of the aforesaid County & Commissioner in the above cause ($87.37) Eighty Seven & 37/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for this receipt) in full of the Distributive Share of my ward Juleika GILL, of the funds in his hands arising from the Sale of Land belonging to the Estate of J.R. SMITH Decd which was sold and Distributed by him under Decree of the County Court of Said County in said Cause.  Witness my hand this March 4^th 1887.  Mary E.SMITH Gdn

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Miss Mary E. SMITH… Witness my hand at Office This March 4^th 1887.  John B. Jordan Clk By Wm.A. Jordan D.C.

 

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$28.79 ¾ John R. ASHLEY et als v John DEDMAN etals} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan, County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause ($28.80) Twenty Eight & 80/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for this receipt) balance in full of my Distributive Share of the funds in his hands arising from the Sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of John DEDMON Decd Sold and Distributed by him, under Decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in said Cause.  This March 8^th 1887.  John R. DEDMON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… John R. DEADMAN… Witness my hand at Office. This March 8^th 1887.  John B. Jordan Clerk. By Will.A. Jordan D.C.

 

John EVERETT et als v.s. Josie HALL et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of John.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause, Thirty & 14/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for this receipt) in full of my share in the Distribution of the 1^st Land Note & cash payment in the above cause also 60.25 the shares of Samuel B. MORRIS and Martha McCLANAHAN (on said 1^st Distribution) which were heretofore transferred to me. Said fund arising from the Sale of Land belonging to the Estate of E.H. MORRIS Decd Sold & Distributed under Decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in said Cause.  Witness my hand, This 14^th day of March 1887.  T.A. MORRIS

 

State of Tenn Smith County} Personally appeared… T.A. MORRIS… who acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at Office This March 14^th 1887.  John B. Jordan Clk. By Will.A. Jordan D.C.

 

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$118.86  F.C. CORNWELL e.t als. v Joseph MORMAN et. als.} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan, County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause ($118.86) One hundred and Eighteen & 86/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for this receipt) balance in full of my Distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the Sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of William KIRBY Decd - Sold and Distributed by him as Clk under Decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in said cause.  Witness our hands This March 21^st 1887.  M.M. McKINNIS  Alex. B. McKINNIS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Alex B. McKINNIS & wife M.M. McKINNIS… and Mrs M.M. McKINNIS… privately and apart… Witness my hand at Office This March 21^st 1887.  John B. Jordan Clk. By Will.A. Jordan D.C.

 

John EVERETT & wife v Josie HALL et. als.} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause Sixty & 28/100 Dollars (60.28) Less $1.25 for this receipt and $1.00 for recording Power of Atty It being Thirty & 14/100 Dollars each, the shares of Melissa EVERETT & Matilda HALE in full of Amt Due them from the 1^st Distribution of the funds in his hands arising from the 1^st Land Note & cash payment for Lands belonging to the Estate of Martha MORRIS Decd Sold & Distributed under Decree of the County Court of Smith County in said Cause.  This March 22^nd 1887.  E.M. McDONALD Atty in fact for Melissa EVERETT and Matilda HALE.

 

State of Tenn Smith County} Personally appeared… E.M. McDONALD… who acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at Office in Carthage Tenn This 22^nd March 1887.  Jno B. Jordan Clk. By Will.A. Jordan D.C

 

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To the County Corte Clerke John B. Jordan:  We the undersigned Do hereby authorize and empower E.M. McDONALD to receve and receet for all moneys in your office coming to us from the Estate of Martha MORRIS (Decest) and to Do and perform any and all things pertaining to said business in as full a manner as if we were present in person ourselves, hereby revoking all Powers heretofore made by us.  This February 12^th 1887.  J.T. HALE  M.L. HALE  Malissa EVERETT

 

State of Tennessee Smith County}… personally appeared… J.T. HAIL - Melissa EVERETT… M.L. HALE, wife of the said J.T. HALE… privately and apart…  Witness my hand and Notorial Seal at Office This Feb 12^th 1887.  W.H. Lincoln  N.P. for Smith County Tennessee

 

Lemuel BARNETT et als v.s. S.A. FOWLER et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of John.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause, ($49.09) Forty Nine & 09/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for this receipt and $1.75 for Power of Atty.) on the Distributive shares of Emma G. = Nancy L. = Jennie L. = Minnie D. and Samuel A. FOWLER = minor heirs of Mrs James FOWLER Decd who was a Daughter of Nancy HOOKER Decd - who was a sister to Nancy REEVES Decd. = of the funds arising from the Sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of the said Ann REEVES Decd - sold & Distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in said Cause.  This March 30^th 1887.  Jas H FOWLER Guardn for all the above named minors by G.C. MOORE atty in fact

 

State of Tenn Smith County} Personally appeared… G.C. MOORE… who acknowledged that he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office this 30^th day of March.

 

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The State of Texas County of Rains} Know all men by these presents I, James H. FOWLER Guardian of the estates of my minor children to wit Emma G. FOWLER  - Nancy L. FOWLER - Jennie L. FOWLER - Minnie FOWLER and Saml.A. FOWLER all of us of the county and the state aforesaid, have nominated - constituted & appointed and by these presents do nominate constitute and appoint Captain George MOORE of the County of Smith & State of Tennessee, My true and lawful Agent & Attorney in fact for me, and in my name place and Stead, as such Guardian to apply for, demand & receive from whoever, or whomsoever, May have control & possession of the same, all Monies property or other effects in the said County of Smith or elsewhere in the state of Tennessee, of right belonging to myself, or especially as belonging to myself or especially as belonging to my said Minor children above named who inherit in right of their Mother Elizabeth A.FOWLER deceased who was a daughter & heir at Law of Samuel HOOKER & Nancy HOOKER decd. being a sister to Anna REEVES, whose Estate has been or is being administered in said County of Smith and state of Tennessee.  Hereby Authorizing and empowering my said Agent and Attorney to receive and receipt in my name as such Guardian for all such sums of money or property as may be due & oweing to my said Minor children whose names are above given – And to bring & prosecute and if necessary to be brought and defended in order to recover said amount due my said children hereby ratifying & confering all and singular what my said Attorney may legually do in the premises and declaiming them to be binding on me as such Guardian to all intents and purposes  Witness my hand and this 28^th day of June A.D. 1886.  Jas H. FOWLER Guardian Minor children  Attest A. FITZGERALD

 

The State of Texas County of Rains}… personally appeared Jas.H. FOWLER…

 

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… given under my hand and seal of the County Court of Rains County at Emory Texas on this 28 day of June A.D. 1889  A. Fitzgerald Clk Co. Ct. Rains Co Texas

 

The State of Texas County of Rains} I, A.Fitzgerald Clerk…certify that Jas H. FOWLER...was… and is now… Guardian of the Estates of his minor children… Given under my hand & seal of the County Court of Rains County at Emory Texas this June 28 1886.  A. Fitzgerald Co. Ct. Rains Co. Tex.

 

The State of Texas County of Rains} I, E.P. Kearby Judge…certify that A. Fitzgerald…was… clerk… Given under my hand & seal of office at Emory Texas. This September 14 A.D. 1886 E.B. Kearby Judge Co. Court Rains Co. Texas.

 

I, A Fitzgerald Clerk… certify that E.P. Kearby… is and was… Judge… Given under my hand and seal of Office this 14 day of September 1886. A.Fitzgerald Clerk Co. Ct. Rains Co. Texas

 

Lemuel BARNETT et als vs S.A. FOWLER et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and comr in the above cause $49.09/100 Forty Nine and 09/100 dollars on the distributive share of Wm W. FOWLER (a son of Mrs N.N. FOWLER who was a daughter of Nancy HOOKER decd who was a sister of Mrs. Ann REEVES Decd) of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Mrs Ann REEVES decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  March 30^th 1887.  N.N. FOWLER Gudn of Wm. W. FOWLER by G.C. MOORE atty in fact

 

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H.M. BRIDGEWATER Admr et als v.s. Enoch MATTHEWS et als} Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause $9.03/ less $1.25 for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Claiborne MATTHEWS decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This 5^th day of April 1887.  E.L. (his x mark) MATTHEWS Attest   HM BRIDGEWATER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Prsonally appeared… E.L. MATTHEWS…he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at Office April 5^th 1887.  JnoB. Jordan Clk

 

John EVERETT & Wife et als  v Josie HALL et. als.} In the County Court of Smith County Tenn.  Received of JnoB Jordan Clerk and Commissioner to sell the lands in the above described Cause Thirty one Dollars and Sixty one cents each Less one and 25/100 dollars for recording this receipt being balance in full of our distributive shares (In all Sixty three and 22/100 dollars) from the funds arising from the sale of the lands in the above described Cause.  This Dec 5^th 1887.  B.F. VINSON & wife Malissa VINSON  T.T. HALE wife Matilda HALE

 

State of Texas Carmon County} Personally appeared… B.F. VINSON and J.T. HALE… and Malissa VINSON formerly Malissa EVERETT, now wife of B.F. VINSON and Matilda HALE formerly Matilda MORRIS, now wife of J.T. HALE… privately and apart… Given under my hand and official seal this the 8^th day of Dec 1887.  Josephus Finley Deputy Clerk

 

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$244.85 A.M. WINKLER’s Est} Received of J.H. YOUNG Executor of A.M. WINKLER deceased Two hundred and forty four dollars and eighty five cents in full of my Distributive share of the estate of said A.M. WINKLER deceased as shown by his final settlement made with the County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee on the 18^th day of May 1886.  Susan P. WINKLER.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County}  Personally appeared… Susan P. WINKLER… Witness C.H. Throp at Office Notary Public for Smith County Tennessee July 22^nd 1886. In Testimony whereof I hereunto affix my seal, on above date,  C.H. Throp, Notary Public for Smith County Tennessee

 

$242.85 A.M. WINKLER’s Est} Received of J.H. YOUNG Executor of A.M. WINKLER deceased Two hundred and forty two dollars & 85 cts in full of our Distributive share of the Estate of said A.M. WINKLER decd as shown by his final settlement made with the County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee on the 18^th day of May 1886.  B.F. KEMP  M.A. KEMP

 

State of Tennessee Smith County}  Personally appeared… Mary Ann KEMP and B.Franklin KEMP…And, Mary Ann KEMP, wife of the said B. Franklin KEMP… privately and apart… Witness W.L. KEMP Jr Notary Public in said County at Office This the 19^th day of July 1886.  W.L. KEMP Jr. Notary Public for Smith County Tennessee

 

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$42.80 B.B. THACKSTON et als v.s. H.C. THACKSTON et als} In Smith County Court. Received of John B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause, (42.80/) Forty two and 80/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for this receipt) in full of the amount due me on the distribution of the funds in his hands arising from the 1^st Land Note given for Land belonging to the estate of B.B. THACKSTON, decd, sold and distributed by him under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  Witness my hand, This April 21^st 1887.  Elvira PULLEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County}  Personally appeared… Elvira PULLEY… Witness my hand at Office This April 21^st 1887.  JnoB Jordan Clerk By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

G.W. BRITTLE Admr &c v.s. Andrew STOWE et. als.} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in this cause, One hundred and fifty four dollars & eighty cents in full of the amount in his hands turned over to him by Samuel Allison former Clerk of this Court of the funds arising from the sale of Lands belonging to the Estate of E. STOWE and sold by said Allison under Decree of County Court of Smith County Tenn in said cause and this amount is paid over to me by order of the Smith County Court at May term 1887. (see M.B. #5 page 273) Witness my hand This May 16^th 1887.  G.W. BRITTLE

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Gilbert W. BRITTLE… Witness my hand at Office This May 16^th 1887.  JnoB Jordan Clk By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

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H.M. BRIDGEWATER Admr v Enoch MATTHEWS et als} Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk and Commissioner in the above cause $2.25 Two and 25/100 dollars in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Claiborn MATTHEWS Decd sold and dsitributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This May 21^st 1887.  J. (I.) S. KNIGHTLY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.(I.) S. KNIGHTLY… he executed the foregoing receipt… Witness my hand at Office May 21^st 1887.  JnoB Jordan Clk

 

H.M. BRIDGEWATER Admr v.s. Enoch MATTHEWS et als} Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk and Commissioner in the above cause $9.03/ Nine and 3/100 dollars, in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of my father, Claiborn MATTHEWS decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in said cause.  This May 28^th 1887.  Enoch (his x mark) MATTHEWS  Attest W.V. LEE

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Enoch MATTHEWS… Witness my hand at Office May 28^th 1887.  JnoB Jordan clerk

 

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$9.03/  H.M. BRIDGEWATER Admr vs Enoch MATTHEWS et als}  Received of John B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause $9.03/ Nine and 03/100 dollars in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of my father Claiborn MATTHEWS decd sold and dsitributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in said cause.  This 31^st day of May 1887.  Miley (her x mark) WEST  Test E.W. TURNER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Mrs Miley WEST… Witness my hand at Office This May 31^st 1887.  JnoB Jordan Clerk By Will.A. Jordan D.C.

 

$30.14/  John EVERETT et als v.s. Josie HALL et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Comr in the above cause $30.14/ Thirty and 14/100 dollars my distributive share of the funds arising from cash payment and first note given for land belonging to the estate of E. MORRIS decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Courrt of said County in said cause.  This May 31^st 1887.  This is for the share of James L. MORRIS which has been purchased by me.  James A. LIGON

 

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John EVERETT & others vs Josie HALL & others} In Smith County Court. I James L. MORRIS do hereby transfer quitclaim & release all claim whatever unto James A. LIGON to the fund or my distributive share which is one tenth of the whole to the fund arising from the sale of the land in the above cause in the Smith County Court. he, the said LIGON paying me ten dollars and the balance to be received by the said LIGON & applied to my indebtedness to him and I hereby authorize and direct the County Court to order the sum to be paid to the said LIGON as herein directed & the Clerk will pay the same to him which shall be an acquital to him to the same I withdrawing any further contest over said fund and recognizing his LIGON purchase at Sheriffs sale as valid.  This May 31^st 1887.  James L. (his x mark) MORRIS  Test E.W. TURNER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… James L. MORRIS… Witness my hand at Office This May 31^st 1887.  Jno.B. Jordan Clk By Will.A. Jordan D.C.

 

George W. OLDHAM’s Est.} Received of Jno.B. Jordan Clerk of the Smith County Court, Four & 66/100 Dollars in full of my distributive share of the funds belonging to the Estate of George W. OLDHAM Decd -turned over to him by myself this Day as Administrator “DeBonis Non” of said Estate  Witness my hand this June 3^rd 1887.  T.J. OLDHAM “Seal”

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Thomas J. OLDHAM… Witness my hand at Office This June 3^rd 1887.  Jno.B. Jordan Clk By Will.A. Jordan D.C.

 

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 B.B. THACKSTON et als v.s. H.C. THACKSTON et als} Received of JnoB. Jordan Clk and Comr in the above cause $20.44 less $1.25 for recording receipt on the share of Mrs. Susan P. DICKENS of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of B.B. THACKSTON decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith Co Tenn in said cause which share has been paid by me & transferred to me.  F.G. DICKENS Admr of said Susan P.DICKINS.  June 3^rd 1887.  Geo W. THACKSTON

 

The State of Texas County of Rains} Know all men by these presents that I N.N. FOWLER of the State and County aforesaid for myself and also for my Minor child Wm. W. FOWLER now about ten years of age for whom I am the legally appointed & constituted Guardian also of said county and state have nominated constituted and appointed and by these presents do nominate constitute and appoint Captain George MOORE of the County of Smith in the State of Tennessee my true and lawful Agent and Attorney in fact for me and in my name place and stead to apply for demand and receive from whomever may have control and possession of same all monies property or other effects in the said County of Smith in the the State of Tennessee belonging to myself or especially to my said minor child Wm.W. FOWLER in right of his mother Sallie W. FOWLER decd, who was a daughter and heir at law of Samuel HOOKER and Nancy HOOKER also decd. and the said Nancy HOOKER decd being a sister to Anna REEVES whose Estate has been or is being administered in said county of Smith in said state of Tennessee hereby authorizing and Empowering my…

 

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…said agent and attorney to receive and receipt in my name as such Guardian for all such sums of money or property as may be done & oweing to my said minor child W.W. FOWLER and to bring & prosecute any suit necessary to be brought or defended in order to recover said amount due my said child hereby ratifying and confirming all & singular the legal acts and doings of my said attorney in the premises and declaring them to be binding on me to all intents and purposes. Witness my hand this day of June A.D. 1886.  N.N. FOWLER Guardian of W.W. FOWLER  Attest A. FITZGERALD

 

The State of Texas County of Rains} … personally appeared N.N. FOWLER… Guardian of his Minor child WM.W. FOWLER… given under my hand & seal of Rains County Court at Emory Texas this June 28; 1886  A. Fitzgerald Clerk, Co. Ct. Rains Co.

 

The State of Texas County of Rains} I, A.Fitzgerals Clerk…certify that N.N. FOWLER… was… and is now the legally appointed & acting Guardian of… Wm W. FOWLER… given under my hand and seal of the County Court of Rains County at Emory Texas on this 28 day of June A.D. 1886.  A. Fitzgerald Clerk Co. Ct. Rains Co. Texas

 

The State of Texas County of Rains} I, E.P. Kearby County Judge… Certify that A. Fitzgerald… is now and was… Clerk of County Court…

 

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… Given under my hand and seal of office at EMORY Texas this September 14 A.D. 1886 Judge County Ct. Rains Co. Texas.

 

I, A. Fitzgerald Clerk…certify that A.P. Kearby… was and is Judge … Given under my hand and seal of Officeat Emory Texas this September 14^th 1886  A. Fitzgeral Clerk Co. Ct. Rains Co Texas

 

$30.14 John EVERETT & wife v.s. Josie HALL et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan Clerk of Smith County Court and Comr in the above cause $30.14 Thirty dollars and 14 cents less $1.25 for receipt on my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate E.H. MORRIS decd Sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This July 4^th 1887.  L.O. PATY  Mary J PATY by T.A. MORRIS Atty in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Thos A MORRIS {Atty in fact for L.O. PATY and Mary J. PATY)… Witness my hand at office This July 4^th 1887.  Jno B Jordan. Clk.

 

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$51.97 Hannah WATERS et als v.s. Robt BRADLEY et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith Co Tenn and Comr in the above cause $51.97 Fifty one and 97/100 dollars less $1.25 for receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of my Grandfather Crusoe BRADLEY decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This July 9^th 1887 John BRADLEY Attest Chas W Jordan

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Jno BRADLEY… Witness my hand at office - This July 9^th 1887.  Jno.B Jordan. Clk.

 

$33.75 Lemuel BARNETT et als v S.A. FOWLER et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause $31.75 Thirty one and 75/100 dollars in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of my aunt, Ann REEVES decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This 13^th day of July 1887. George W. AGEE

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… George W. AGEE… Witness my hand at Office This July 13^th 1887.  Jno.B Jordan. Clk.

 

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Received of Jno B. Jordan 1.26 the balance due Geo W. AGEE making his full share 33.01 including amt turned over by Leml BARNETT Receiver Which I agree to pay to G.W. AGEE     James AGEE

 

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Willis RIGSBY et als v.s. David LITCHFORD et als} In Smith County Court Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause $160.22 One hundred and sixty and 22/100 dollars less $1.25 for recording receipt and $2.50 for recording Power of Atty and Transcript of record &c in full of the distributive share of Austin LITCHFORD decd now due his children who are my wards Fannie Rebecca Nannie and Bulah LITCHFORD who are the only children and heirs at law of my deceased husband the said Austin LITCHFORD deceased of the fund arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Wm LITCHFORD deceased, sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This July 26^th 1887. Van LITCHFORD Guardian of Fannie Rebecca Nannie Bulah LITCHFORD by David LITCHFORD Atty in fact  Witness B.F. LITCHFORD

 

Know all men by these presents that I Mrs Van LITCHFORD of Obion County Tennessee Guardian of Fannie Rebecca Nannie and Bulah LITCHFORD minor children of Austin LITCHFORD decd. have this day made constituted and appointed and do by these presents make constitute and appoint Dave LITCHFORD of Smith County Tennessee my true and lawful Attorney in my name place and stead to collect and receipt for any money that may be due me as Guardian for said minors from Jno.B. Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and I hereby authorize and empower the said Dave LITCHFORD to give receipts and acquittances to the said Jno.B. Jordan Clerk &c. in my name as Guardian aforesaid and to do and perform all acts requisite or necessary to all intents and purposes as I might or should do if personally present.  Given under my hand on this the 12^th day of July 1887.  Van LITCHFORD Guardian

 

State of Tennessee Obion County} Personally appeared…Mrs. Van LITCHFORD… Given under my hand and seal of office. this 12^th day of July 1887.  A.J. Harpole Notary Public

 

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State of Tennessee Obion County} Be it remembered that on this the first Monday in December the year of our lord One thousand Eight Hundred & Eighty Six… the following proceedings were had and entered of record to wit:  Mrs Van LITCHFORD} To appointment Guardian of Fannie LITCHFORD & Others. This day came Mrs. Van LITCHFORD  into Open Court and moved the Court to appoint her Guardian of the Estate of Fannie, Rebeca and Bulah LITCHFORD Minor Children of Austin LITCHFORD deceased and the Court being Satisfied as to her claims did Appoint her as Such upon condition that She enter into bond in the Sum of Three Hundred and fifty dollars Conditional as the law directs. This She did by bringing along with her Thomas LITCHFORD And Jas.J. ROBERTS who acknowledged themselves her surety in the above named amount. The said Mrs. Van LITCHFORD was then Sworn and Charged with all the duties pertaining to her Appointment. All of which was reced. By the Court and the bond ordered to be entered of record and Letters of Guardianship was Issued.

 

Copy of Guardians’ Bond

State of Tennessee Obion County} We Mrs. Van LITCHFORD Thomas LITCHFORD & Jas.J. ROBERTS are bound to the State of Tennessee in the penality of Three Hundred & fifty dollars. Witness our hand and seal, this 6 day of December 1886. The condition of this obligation is such that, whereas, the above Bond Mrs. Van LITCHFORD has been appointed Guardian of Fannie Rebeca Nannie and Bulah LITCHFORD minor children of Austin LITCHFORD deceased. Now if the said Mrs. Van LITCHFORD shall well and truly perform all the duties which may be required of her by law as such Guardian then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to be and remain in full force and virtue.  Van LITCHFORD L.S.  Thos LITCHFORD L.S.  Jas.J. ROBBERTS L.S.  Witness A.J. Stanfield Clerk

Approved by the Court December Term 1886.  F.M. Woody Chairman

 

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State of Tennessee Obion County} To Mrs. Van LITCHFORD a Citizen of Obion County,  Whereas it appearing to the County Court of said County, that Fannie Rebeca Nannie and Bulah LITCHFORD are Minors – and the Court being satisfied as to your right to the Guardianship of said Minor, and you having given bond and qualified according to law, and the Court having ordered that Letters of Guardianship be issued to you.  You are therefore authorized to take into your possession, for the use and benefit of said ward, the profits of the lands, tenements and hereditaments belonging to said Wards and also the goods, cattels, and other personal estate of said ward, to bring such suits or actions in relation thereto, as may be deemed necessary, to return to the next Court after date hereof, a statement on oath of all the estate which shall have come into your hands or possession; to exhibit annually an account of the profits and disbursements thereof; to return a new list of the estate of said ward, two years from the date hereof, and to renew your bond as such, and to faithfully perform all the duties required of you, by law in relation to such Guardianship, and upon the arrival at full age, or sooner, if required to make final settlement thereof; to deliver and pay to the person lawfully authorized to receive the same, the residue of said estate including the profits arising therefrom. Herein fail not. Witness A.J. Sanfield Clerk of said Court at office this 6^th day of Dec.1886, and 111 year of American Independence.  A.J. Stanfield Clerk

 

State of Tennessee Obion County} I, A.J. Stanfield Clerk…certify that the above and foregoing is a true and perfect copy of the proceedings… Witness my hand and seal of Office at Office in Troy Tenn. This July 5^th 1887  A.J.L Stanfield Clk By N.K. Moore Dpty.

 

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$49.58  Lemuel BARNETT et als v.s. S.A. FOWLER et als} In Smith County Court  Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $46.58 Forty Six and 58/100 dollars less $1.25 for receipt and $1.25 for recording transfer &c in full of the distributive share of W.F. AGEE of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Ann REEVES decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause which share has been transferred to me by said W.F. AGEE.  This August 1^st 1887.  Wilson HICKEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Wilson HICKEY… Witness my hand at Office Aug 1^st 1887  JnoB Jordan Clk

 

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Received of JnoB Jordan Clk $3.00 the balance of W.F. AGEE’s share which should be written $49.58 instead This Aug 4^th 1887.  Wilson HICKEY By W.H. LINCOLN Agt.

 

For a valuable consideration I hereby transfer & convey to Wilson HICKEY my entire interest in the funds arising from the sale of the real estate belonging to the estate of Anna REEVES decd sold in the case of Lemuel BARNETT et als VS. S.A. FOWLER et als under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee and Authorize said HICKEY to receive and receipt for the same said HICKEY paid me $37.50 on same and is to pay me full amount of the balance of said share when the final distribution of the same is made This Sep 30^th 1886 My share is ¼ of an original share which is 1/24^th of the whole amt.  W.F. AGEE

 

Personally appeared… W.F. AGEE… Witness my hand at office this 30 day of Sep 1886 Jno.B. Jordan Clerk

 

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$5.60  George OLDHAM’s Estate} Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee $5.60 Five dollars and sixty cents (less 60 cts for receipt) in full of my distributive share of the funds belonging to the estate of Geo OLDHAM decd turned over to said Clerk by Thomas OLDHAM Administrator of said Geo OLDHAM decd my share in said fund being 1/10 one tenth.  This 1^st day of August 1887.  Jane McKINIS By J.M. BURRUS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… James M. BURRUS Atty in fact… Witness my hand at Office This Aug 1^ST 1887  Jno.B. Jordan Clk

 

Lemuel BARNETT et als vs S.A. FOWLER et als} Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause ($132.05) One hundred and thirty two and 05/100 dollars which is ($33.01 ¼ ) thirty three and 01 ¼ /100 dollars each less $1.25 for recording receipt in full of our distributive shares of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Ann REEVES decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause  This Aug 2^nd 1887.  W.B. AGEE  J.L. AGEE  J.C. AGEE  T.C. AGEE

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W.B. AGEE - J.L. AGEE - J.C. AGEE - and T.C. AGEE… Witness my hand at Office - This August 2^nd 1887.  Jno.B. Jordan Clk

 

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HC BRIDGWATER Admr et als v.s. Enoch MATTHEWS et als} In Smith County Court Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause $9.03 Nine and 03/100 dollars less 1.25 in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of my father Claiborn MATTHEWS decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Said County in said cause.  This Aug 4^th 1887  W.C. (his x mark) MATTHEWS  Attest Jno.L. JONES

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W.C. MATTHEWS… he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office this August 4^th 1887. JnoB Jordan Clerk

 

$45.45  Lemuel BARNETT et als v S.A. FOWLER et als} Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause $45.45 Forty five and 45/100 dollars less 1.25 for receipt balance in full of the distributive shares of Emma G. FOWLER Nancy L FOWLER, Jennie L FOWLER and Minnie D. FOWLER of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belong to the estate of Ann REEVES decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause. the above named distributes are minor children of Mrs James FOWLER who was a daughter of Nancy HOOKER decd who was a sister to said Ann REEVES decd This 4^th day of August 1887.  James H. FOWLER guardian for all the above named Minors by G.C. MOORE Atty in fact

 

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$45.45  Lemuel BARNETT et als v S.A. FOWLER et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause $45.45 Forty five and 45/100 dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt balance in full of the distributive share of Wm.W. FOWLER minor child of Mrs. N.N. FOWLER who was a daughter of Nancy HOOKER decd who was a sister to Ann REEVES decd of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of said Ann REEVES decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Said County in said cause  This 5^th day of August 1887.  N.N. FOWLER Guardian of William W. FOWLER By GC MOORE Atty in fact

 

$198.08  Lemuel BARNETT et als v.s. S.A. FOWLER et als} Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause 198.08 One hundred and ninety eight and 08/100 dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Ann REEVES decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause  This Aug 8^th 1887.  J.D. BARNETT  Lemuel BARNETT

 

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$99.04  Lemuel BARNETT et als v.s. S.A. FOWLER et als} Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause $99.04 Ninety nine and 04/100 dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Ann REEVES decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause  This August 8^th 1887.  W.T. (his x mark) BARNETT  Witness J.C. APPLE

 

$49.52  Lemuel BARNETT et als v.s. S.A. FOWLER et als} Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause $49.52 Forty nine and 52/100 dollars less 1.25 in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Ann REEVES decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This August 8^th 1887.  Martha (her x mark) KENT  J.J. KENT  Witness J.C. APPLE

 

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$99.04  Lemuel BARNETT et als v.s: S.A. FOWLER et als} In Smith Co Court  Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause $99.04 Ninety nine and 04/100 dollars (less 1.25 for recording this receipt) which is $49.52 forty nine and 52/100 each in full of our distributive shares of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Ann REEVES decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause  This 3^rd day of August 1887.  J.F. BARNETT  M.E. BARNETT

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.F. BARNETT and M.E. BARNETT… Witness my hand and Official seal on this the 3^rd day of August 1887.  Irenus Beckwith Notary Public

 

$ 14.73  Joseph L. CARDWELL et als v.s. Thomas C APPLE et als} In Smith County Court  Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $14.73 Fourteen and 73/100 balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of my grandfather David K. TIMBERLAKE decd sold and distributed under decree of said court in said cause and also the fund arising from his personal estate turned over to said Clerk by J.L. CARDWELL Admr of said estate.  This August 10^th 1887.  J.C. APPLE Atty in fact

 

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$14.73  Joseph L CARDWELL et als v.s. Thomas C. APPLE et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of John B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in said cause $14.73 less 1.25 for recording receipt balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of my grandfather David K. TIMBERLAKE decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause; and of the fund arising from his personal estate turned over to said Clerk by J.L. CARDWELL Admr of said estate.  This August 10^th 1887.  J.C. APPLE Atty in fact

 

$14.73  Joseph L CARDWELL et als v.s. Thomas C. APPLE et als} Received of JnoB. Jordan, County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause $14.73 Fourteen and 73/100 dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt; balance in full of my distributive of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of my grandfather David K. TIMBERLAKE decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause and of the fund arising from his personal estate turned over to said Clerk by J.L. CARDWELL Admr of said estate.  This August 10^th 1887.  J.C. APPLE Atty in fact

 

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$14.73  Joseph L CARDWELL et als vs Thomas C. APPLE et als} Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause $14.73 Fourteen and 73/100 less 1.25 for recording receipt; balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of my grandfather David K. TIMBERLAKE decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause and of the fund arising from the personal estate turned over to said Clerk by J.L. CARDWELL Admr of said estate for distribution and added to the land fund.  This Aug 10^th 1887.  J.C. APPLE Atty in fact

 

$66.02  Lemuel BARNETT et als v.s. S.A. FOWLER et als} Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $66.02 Sixty six and 02/100 less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Ann REEVES decd sold and distributed under decree of said court in said cause.  This August 11^th 1887.  A.L. AGEE J.B. AGEE

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… A.L. AGEE and JB AGEE… and A.L. AGEE wife of said J.B. AGEE having appeared before me privately and apart… Witness my hand at office Aug 11^th 1887.  JnoB Jordan Clk

 

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$49.52  Lemuel BARNETT et als v.s. S.A. FOWLER et als} Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $49.52 Forty nine and 52/100 dollars in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Ann REEVES decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause  This August 11^th 1887.  Nancy B (her x mark) LANCASTER  BF LANCASTER

 

$9.03  H.M. BRIDGEWATER Admr v.s. Enoch MATTHEWS et als} Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause $9.03 Nine and 03/100 dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of my share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of my father Claiborne MATTHEWS decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause  This August 12^th 1887.  Wiley M (his x mark) MATHEWS  J.A. MOLLOY

 

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$49.52  L BARNETT et als v.s. S.A. FOWLER et als} Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause $49.52 Forty nine and 52/100 less 1.25 in full of my share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Ann REEVES decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This August 16^th 1887.  L.J. AGEE

 

$88.43  Joseph L. CARDWELL Admr et als v.s. T.C. APPLE et als} Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $88.43 Eighty eight and 43/100 dollars balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of D.K. TIMBERLAKE decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This 29^th day of August 1887.  M.C. CARDWELL  J.L. CARDWELL

 

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$353.64  Jos L CARDWELL Admr et als vs T.C. APPLE et als} Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $353.64 Three Hundred and fifty three and 74/100 dollars balance in full of the distributive shares of F.A. TIMBERLAKE  Wm M. TIMBERLAKE Frank H JOHNSON and Tennessee BEASLEY of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of D.K. TIMBERLAKE sold and distributed under decree of said Court in said cause and also of the fund arising from the personal estate turned over to said Clerk for distribution which shares have been transferred to me.  This August 29^th 1887.  J.L. CARDWELL

 

Elmwood Tenn. Mch 1^st 1886.  Mr. Jno.B. Jordan please to pay J.L. CARDWELL all of my interest in my fathers D.K. TIMBERLAKE’s estate that has been or may hereafter be paid to you And oblige your friend  Tennie BEASLEY  S.H. BEASLEY.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… S.H. BEASLEY & wife Tennessee BEASLEY…and Tennessee BEASLEY… having appeared before me privately and apart… Witness my hand and Notatinal seal. This the 1^st day of March 1886.  J.P. Burford Notary Public

 

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R.W. TUBB vs Henry MALONE et als}  Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and comr in the above cause $224.75 Two hundred and twenty four and 75/100 dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of the distributive shares of Monroe DRIVER, Benson DRIVER, Morgan DRIVER, Laban DRIVER Danl DRIVER and Francis HELMONTALLER of the fund arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Rebecca DRIVER decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause which shares have been transferred to me and which entitles me to 5/8 of the fund arising from the sale of said Lands (see M.B. No 5 Page 300.)  This Sept 5^th 1887.   R.W. TUBB

 

Americus GRISHAM vs J.M. DUNHAM}  Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn $2.05 in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of L.D. GRISHAM decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This Sep 20^th 1887.  Attest J.D. GREGORY  Missouri (her x mark) SMITH

 

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B.B. THACKSTON et als V.S. H.C. THACKSTON et als} Received of Jno.B.Jordan clerk and Comr in the above cause $20.44 less $1.25 for recording receipt balance in full of the share of Mrs. Susan P. DICKENS of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of B.B. THACKSTON dec’d Sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith Co. Tenn. In said cause Which share has been paid by me and transferred to me by F.G. DICKENS Admr. Of said Susan P. DICKENS  October the 10^th 1887.  Geo.W. THACKSTON

 

$1873.12 Jas B. HOGG et als vs Edgar O. WILLIAMS} Received of Jno.B.Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause $1873.12/100 Eighteen Hundred and seventy three and 12/100 dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt &c in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands described in the pleadings in said cause belonging to the estate of L.D. HOGG decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This Oct 18^th 1887.  J.B. HOGG

 

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$1873.12 Jas B. HOGG et als v.s. Edgar O. WILLIAMS} Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause $1873.12/100 dollars in full of the distributive share of my ward Edgar O. WILLIAMS of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of L.D. HOGG decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This 10^th day of Octr 1887.  E.S. HANCE as guardian

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…E.S. HANCE… Witness my hand at Office Oct 10^th 1887.  JnoB Jordan Clk

 

$90.88 ¾  B.B. THACKSTON et als v.s. H.C. THACKSTON et als} In Smith County Court  Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause Ninety and 88 ¾ /100 dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt and 1.25 for recording transfer &c, in full of the distributive share of Mrs Mary CONDITT of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of B.B. THACKSTON decd, sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Said County in said cause which share has been transferred to me.  This November 9^th 1887.  Jos MEYER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Joseph MYER… Witness my hand at office Nov 9^th 1887.  JnoB Jordan clk.

 

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B.B. THACKSTON et als v.s. H.C. THACKSTON et als} Whereas on the 8^th October 1880. Joseph MYER paid six hundred dollars toward the purchase money to John P. BURTON for the lot and premises upon which we now reside on Snow Creek Smith County Tennessee Known as the lot and improvements bought of said John P. BURTON. By arrangement a deed was executed by the said J.P. BURTON to the said Joseph MYER for said lot and premises giving its meets and bounds with an understanding that if said six hundred dollars - with the interest thereon was paid or reimbursed to the said MYER by my husband W.H. CONDITT. Then he the said MYER would give to us a fee simple title, to said lot and premises. My husband the said W.H. CONDITT (aforesaid) having been unable to pay said liability to the said MYER, and carry out said arrangement, And I having an interest as heir at law, in the estate of my father B.B. THACKSTON decd and being desirous of relieving said lot and premises - to secure a house for myself and family, I hereby assign transfer and convey to the said Joseph MYER all or so much of my distributive Share as heir at law in said estate of B.B. THACKSTON decd both real and personal: (except an indebtedness of twenty five dollars to J.C. APPLE) as may be necessary to pay off the claim of the said MYER, on condition that the said MYER makes to me, on said payment, a fee simple title to said lot and premises. If there should be a deficiency realized out of said estate to pay off said liability it is to be expressed in said title papers to me, and to operate as a lein on said lot and premises. Now I Mary CONDITT and husband W.H. CONDITT, and Joseph MYER agree on our respective parts to carry out the conditions of the foregoing agreement as applicable to each of us. In view of which we W.H. CONDITT and wife Mary CONDITT hereby authorize and direct the Administrator of the estate of B.B. THACKSTON deceased, And other persons having charge of said funds obtained from the real estate of said decd to pay to the said MYER all or such part or parts as may be in the hands of either said Administrator out of the proceeds of the personal estate - and other person having control of funds derived from the real estate of said decd THACKSTON as may be necessary to pay off said indebtedness (subject only to the claim of twenty five dollars to J.C. APPLE aforesaid) and the balance if any to us.  Given under our hands etc This 2 day of January 1882  W.H. CONDITT  Mary CONDITT  Jos MYER

 

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State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Joseph MEYER W.H. CONDITT and wife Mary CONDITT… Witness my hand at Office this the 2 day of January 1882.  J.P. Burford Notary Public

 

The foregoing instrument is endorsed on the back as follows:

Cr by Cash 140 Dollars March 12, 1883  Cr by Cash 185 Dollars March the 20 1883.  Cr by Cash 58 Dollars & 50 cents Dec the 12^th 1883.  Cr by Cash 44 Dollars & 97 cts July the 12 1886.  Cr By 40 Dollars March the 2 1885.  Cr By Cash 88 Dollars & 38 cts Nov the 9, 1887.  88.75

 

A true Copy  Attest, JnoB Jordan Clerk

 

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$20.44 B.B. THACKSTON et als v.s. HC THACKSTON et als} Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith Co Tenn and Comr in the above cause $20.44 Twenty and 44/100 dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt &c balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of BB THACKSTON Sr decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Said County in said cause.  This Nov 9^th 1887.  B.B. THACKSTON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County}

 

$33.01  Lemuel BARNETT et als v.s. S.A. FOWLER et als} Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $33.01 Thirty three and 01/100 dollars in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Ann REEVES decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This Nov 26^th 1887.  A.A. BALLINGER  J.L. BALLINGER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Mrs. A.A. BALLINGER and J.L. BALLINGER.. and Mrs. A.A. BALLINGER wife of said J.L BALLINGER having appeared before me privately and apart… Witness my hand at office this Nov 26^th 1887.  JnoB Jordan Clk

 

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Geo OLDHAM’s Estate} Received of JnoB Jordan Clerk $4.80 four and 80/100 dollars less $1.00 for recording receipt in full of our distributive Share of the personal estate of Geo OLDHAM decd which we are entitled to as heirs of James OLDHAM decd Said fund is the amount turned over to said Clerk by Thomas OLDHAM Admr &c of Said Geo OLDHAM decd.  This Dec 5^th 1887.  G.A. OLDHAM  WT OLDHAM  J.H. OLDHAM  T.B. OLDHAM  S.J. OLDHAM  (?).P. OLDHAM  by G.A. OLDHAM an W.T. OLDHAM

William RUSSELL et als V.S. John RUSSELL et als} Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and commissioner in the above cause ($1.55) One & 55/100 Dollars as balance in full of the Amt due me on my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of lands belonging to the Estate of Miles AUSTIN and Sarah AUSTIN decd and sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County in said cause. I being one of the seven heirs of Christian AUSTIN decd who was an original heir.  This the 6^th day of December 1887.  S.F. AUSTIN

 

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$13.65  B.B. THACKSTON & als vs H.C. THACKSTON &ls} Received of John B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith Co and Comr in above cause Thirteen Dollars and sixty-five cents in full of Dowery interest of Eva D THACKSTON in the lands of her Decd husband B.F. THACKSTON sold and distributed under orders and decrees of Smith Co Court. See M.B. 51 Page 273  This Decr 13^th 1887  Eva D. THACKSTON By her Atty W.M. HA----CK

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.M. HA----CK…Witness my hand at office Decr 13^th 1888  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

$27.25  B.B. THACKSTON et als v.s. H.C. THACKSTON et als} Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith Co Tenn and Comr in the above cause Twenty seven and 25/100 dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of the amount due to B.F THACKSTON’s estate after paying 1/3 of same to Mrs Eva THACKSTON widow of said B.F. THACKSTON decd of the fund arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of B.B. THACKSTON decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said cause. See MB no 5 Page 273  This Dec 13^th 1887. W.V. LEE Admr of Estate of B.F THACKSTON decd

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.V. LEE…Witness my hand at office Dec 13^th 1887.  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

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$74.65  IB ROWLAND et als vs Jno S. PRICE et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of JnoB Jordan Clerk & comr in the above cause $74.65 Seventy four and 65/100 less 1.25 for recording receipt (It being $37.32 ½ each). In full of our distributive shares of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of L.J. ROWLAND decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in the above cause.  This January 6^th 1888.  I.B. ROWLAND  M.L. ROWLAND

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… I.B. ROWLAND and M.L. ROWLAND… Witness my hand at Office 6^th day of Jany 1888.  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

$37.32 ½  IB ROWLAND et als vs Jno S. PRICE et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and comr in the above cause $37.32 ½  Thirty seven and 32 ½ /100 less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of the distributive share of my ward Elizabeth DENTON of the fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of L.J. ROWLAND decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Said County in said cause.  This 13^th day of January 1888.  Wm POPE Guardian of Elizabeth DENTON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Wm POPE… Witness my hand at Office Jany 13^th 1888.  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

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IB ROWLAND et als vs Jno S. PRICE et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause ($37.32 1/2) Thirty Seven & 32 1/2/100 Dollars (Less 1.25 for this receipt) in full of amt Due us from the funds arising from the sale of lands belonging to the Estate of L.J. ROWLAND Decd sold and Distributed by him a Clk under Decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in said cause.  This January 26^th 1888.  M.L. ROWLAND  Guardian for Wm R and Rebecca F ROWLAND

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… M.L. ROWLAND

… Witness my hand at Office 26^th day of January 1888.

 

H.M. BRIDGEWATER Admr & vs Enoch MATHEWS et als} In Smith County Court.  Recd of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause Nine & 03/100 Dollars in full of my Distributive share of the funds in is hands arising from the sale of lands belonging to the estate of Claiborne MATHEWS Decd sold and distributed under Decree under Decree of the County Court of Smith County in said cause.  This January 31^st 1888  J.D. (his x mark) MATHEWS  Witness Will.A. JORDAN  A.J. DAWSON

 

State of Tennseess Smith County} Personally appeared…JD MATTHEWS…Witness my hand at Office This 31^st Jany 1888.

 

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$11.70  Geo M. BURTON et als vs Robt BRADLEY et ls} In Smith County Court Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Comr in the above cause $11.70/ Eleven and 70/100 dollars it being 6/10 of the cash payment remaining in his hands after payment of costs atty fees &c of fund arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Robt BURTON decd there being $19.50/ of said cash payment left in the ha

nds of said Clerk after paying costs &c. There are ten heirs and I am entitled to the shares of G.M. BURTON Bettie VIOLETT, Mrs B.F. DAY, Mrs L.O. PRIDY J.L. BURTON and Mrs Ann MARTIN. (See transfers recorded in this book.) This amount is less $7.50 fees for recording receipt and five deeds This Feby 11^th 1888.  W.C. (his x mark) CAPLENER  Attest Wm B. PICKERING  W.W. FORD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.C. CAPLEANOR… Witness my hand at Office Feby 11^th 1888.  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

For and in consideration of Twenty dollars we L.O. PRIDY and her husband J.W. PRIDY have this day bargained and sold and do hereby transfer and convey to W.C. CAPLENER his heirs and assigns all the right title interest and claim we have in and to the lands belonging to the estate of Robt BURTON Decd late of Smith County Tennessee our interest being one tenth, said land lying in the 12^th civil Dist of Smith County Tennessee and bounded North by W.A. MARTIN and Elizabeth RUCKS, East W.A. MARTIN, South by J.L. BURTON and West by W.A. MARTIN and contains about 81 acres be the Same more or less. To have and to hold said one tenth interest in said tract of land to the said W.C. CAPLENER his heirs and assigns. We covenant with said W.C. CAPLENER we are lawfully seized and possessed of said interest in said land have a good right to convey the same and that our said interest is unencumbered. We further covenant and bind ourselves our heirs and legal representatives to forever warrant and defend the title to our said interest in said described lands to the said W.C. CAPLENER his heirs and assigns against the law…

 

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BURTON vs BRADLEY continued

…ful claims of all persons claiming under or through us.  This Decr 7^th 1887  L.O. PRIDY  J.W. PRIDY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County… Personally appeared… J.W. PRIDY… and L.O. PRIDY wife of said J.W. PRIDY having appeared before me privately and apart…  Witness my hand and Notorial seal at office this 7^th day of Decr 1887.  J.R. HIBBITT Notary Public

 

A true Copy  Test JnoB Jordan Clerk

 

For the consideration of Forty five dollars to me in hand paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged I have this day bargained and sold and do hereby transfer and convey to WmC CAPLENER all right title and interest I have in and to the tract of land belonging to the heirs of Robert BURTON decd lying in district No 12 of Smith County Tennessee and bounded East by Elizabeth RUCKS and W.A. MARTIN, South by J.L. BURTON and West and North by Wm A. MARTIN containing Eighty two acres be the same more or less to have & hold the said to the said W.C. CAPLENER his heirs and assigns forever and  I covenant with said W.C. CAPLENER I am lawfully possessed & seized of said interest being two shares in said land.  And I further covenant & bind myself my heirs and assigns to forever warrant and the title to said two shares in said land to said CAPLENER against the lawful claims of all persons whatsoever.  This Jany 13^th 1888.  G.M. BURTON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County Personally appeared…

 

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BURTON v.s. BRADLEY continued

… G.M. BURTON… Witness my hand and Notorial Seal at Office this 13^th day of Jany 1888.  J.R. HIBBITT Notary Public

 

A true Copy  Test Jno B Jordan Clk

 

For the consideration of Twenty dollars I have this day bargained and sold and do hereby transfer and convey to W.C. CAPLENER his heirs and assigns forever all the right title and interest (being one tenth) I have in and to a tract of land lying in Civil Dist no 12 of Smith County Tennessee being the land of which my father Robert BURTON decd owning and possessed and bounded North by W.A. MARTIN & Elizabeth RUCKS, East by WA MARTIN South by J.L. BURTON and West by WA MARTIN containing 82 acres more or less to have and to hold said interest to the said W.C. CAPLENER his heirs and assigns. And I covenant with the said interest in the said land is unencumbered and that I have a good right to convey it. I further covenant and bind myself my heirs and assigns to warrant and defend the title to said tenth interest in said land to the said CAPLENER his heirs and assigns against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.  In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand on this 23^rd day of Jany 1888.  BF (her x mark) DAY  Witness IP CHAMBERLIN  MH ALLEN

 

State of Tennessee Macon County Personally appeared… B.F. DAY… she executed the within instrument… Witness my hand at Office the 23^rd day of Jan 1888.  ThosJ. Gregory Clerk

 

A true Copy  Test JnoB Jordan Clk

 

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BURTON v.s. BRADLEY continued

For the consideration of Twenty two 50/100 dollars I have this day bargained and sold and do hereby transfer and convey to W.C. CAPLENER his heirs & assigns forever all my right title and interest being one share in and to a tract of land belonging to the heirs of Robert BURTON decd lying in Dist no 12 of Smith County Tennessee  Bounded East by Elizabeth RUCKS and W.A. MARTIN: South by J.L. BURTON West and North by W.A. MARTIN containing 82 acres more or less, to have and to hold the said interest to the said CAPLENER his heirs and assigns and I covenant with said CAPLENER that I have a good right to convey said share in said land and the same is unencumbered. I further covenant and bind myself my heirs and assigns to forever warrant and defend the title to said share in said land to the said CAPLENER against the lawful claims of all persons whomsoever.  This January 13, 1888.  J.L. BURTON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County Personally appeared… J.L. BURTON… he executed the attached instrument… Witness my hand and Notorial seal this 13 day of Jany 1888.  J.R.HIBBITT Notary Public

 

A true copy: Test JnoB Jordan clerk

 

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Geo C CARLISLE ‘s Estate  Received of WC BOZE Executor of Geo C CARLISLE decd Two hundred and eighteen & 27 1/3/100 (218.37 1/3) Dollars in full of my distributive share of the fund in his hand for distribution as shown by his settlement made with the County Court Clerk of Smith Co Tenn on the 5^th day of March 1888.  Belle FARMER  W.M. FARMER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Mrs Belle FARMER… wife of W.M. FARMER… personally appeared… privately and apart… Witness my hand and notorial Seal this 9^th of March 1888.  W.F. WYATT Notary Public for Smith County Tennessee

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} In Smith County Court  Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause ($87.13) Eighty Seven and 13/100 dollars balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the Estate of my father D.K. TIMBERLAKE decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause and the fund turned over to said Clerk by J.L. CARDWELL Admr &c arising from the sale of the personal property &c of said Estate  This 26^th day of Oct 1887.  Martha J ALLISON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Martha J ALLISON… Witness my hand at office this 26^th day of Oct 1887.  W.T. Smith clerk

 

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$25.63  Jno PREWITT et als v.s. Mary BOWMER et als} In Smith County Court  Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $25.63/ Twenty five and 63/100 Dollars less $2.53 fee for recording Receipt and Power of Atty in full of the distributive share of D.D. PREWITT now Mrs D.D. AKIN of the funds in his hands belonging to the estate of Joshua PREWITT decd arising from the sale of land sold under decree of said County Court in said cause.  This 13^th day of Feby 1888. G.W. AKIN  D.D. AKIN by H.C. PRUETT Atty in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… H.C. PREWITT… he executed the foregoing receipt… Witness my hand at Office This Feby 13^th 1888.  JnoB Jordan Clk

 

State of Texas Collin County} Know all men by these presents that we G.W. AKIN & D.D. AKIN husband & wife of said State and County, have made, constituted, and appointed and by these presents do make constitute and appoint H.C. PREWITT of Smith County Tennessee our true and lawful attorney and in our name place and stead to ask, demand recover and receive all and any sum or sums of money debts, dues property or effects due payable or belonging or which may at any time hereafter be due payable and belonging to us from any person or persons whatsoever and to execute all necessary receipts releases and discharges therefore giving and granting unto our said Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully to all intents and purposes as we might or could do if personally present: giving and granting also unto our said Attorney full power to substitute one or more Attorneys under him our said Attorney in or concerning the premises or any part thereof and the same at his pleasure to revoke, hereby ratifying whatsoever our said Attorney or his substitute or substitutes shall or may do by virtue hereof in the premises In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 27^th day of Jany 1888.  G.W. AKIN  D.D. AKIN

 

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Signed and delivered in the presence of}  B.B.ROBINSON  A.W. LOVE

 

State of Texas Collin County} … personally appeared G.W. AKIN and D.D. AKIN… In Testimony Whereof I hereunto sign my name and affix the impress of my official seal at office in Blueridge this 27^th day of January AD 1888.  G.S. Wilson J.P. & Ex Officio Notary Public in & for Collin County Texas

 

$132.04  Lemuel BARNETT et als V S.A. FOWLER et als} In Smith County Court  Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Comr to sell the lands in the above cause ($132.04) One hundred and thirty two dollars and four cents less $1.25 for recording this receipt which is (66.02) Sixty Six dollars and two cents each in full of our distributive shares of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Ann REAVES Dcd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County.  This Aug 10^th 1887.  W.P. DAVIS  M.J. DAVIS  M.E. BARNETT

 

State of Tennessee County of Smith} Personally appeared… W.P.DAVIS & wife M.J. DAVIS and M.E. BARNETT… And M.J. DAVIS… privately and apart from her said husband… Witness my hand and official seal Aug 13^th 1887.  Irenus Beckwith Notary Public

 

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$82.75  Received of H.M. HALE as Administrator of the estate of Moses STARR deceased Eighty two dollars & seventy five cents balance in full of our distributive share of said estate having heretofore received at different times twelve hundred and seventeen dollars for which receipts were given at the time.  This February the 6^th day 1888.  Solomon MELA  Eva MELA

 

State of New York New York County} Personally appeared… Solomon MELA & Eva MELA… and the said Eva MELA wife of the said Solomon MELA… privately and apart… Given under my hand and Official seal on this the 6^th day of February 1888 Jos P Wolff Notary Public in & for NY City & Co.

 

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$218.27 1/3 George C. CARLISLE’s Estate:  Received of W.C. BOZE Executor of G.C. CARLISLE dec Two Hundred and eighteen & 27 1/3/100 $218.27 1/3/100 Dollars in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands for distribution as shown by his settlement made with the County Court Clerk of Smith Co Tenn on the 10^th day of March 1888.  $109. 93 of which was paid May 16^th 1885 and the balance of 108.34 1/3 was paid this date Mar 10^th 1888.  C.J. HARPER  J.M. HARPER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.M. HARPER and C.J. HARPER… and C.J. HARPER wife of the said J.?. HARPER … privately and apart… Witness T.D. Grissom J.P. for Smith County Tenn at Office this 10^th day of March 1888.  T.D. Grissom J.P.

 

$218.27 1/3  Received from W.C. BOZE executor of GeoC. CARLISLE decd. Two Hundred and eighteen & 27 1/3/100 ($218 27 1/3 Dollars in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands for distribution as shown by his settlement made with the County Court Clerk of Smith Co Tenn on the 8^th day of March 1888  of which $172.85 was paid Feb 1, 1885, and the balance, $45.42 1/3 was paid this date March 8^th 1888.  C.V. BOZE

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} …personally appeared… privately and apart… Mrs C.V. BOZE wife of W.C. BOZE (Executor &c)… Witness my hand and notorial seal this 8^th day of March 1888.  W.F. Wyatt Notary Public for Smith County Tennessee

 

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Know all men by these presents that I, Mary P. CARTWRIGHT (Nee FISHER) of Butler County Kentucky Do hereby appoint and Constitute Erastus B CARTWRIGHT of said County and State my true and lawful Attorney to collect receipt for and in all things to act for and in my stead in collecting all monies or property now due me from the Estate of Silas DICE Decd Said Estate now in the State of Tennessee Said Erastus B CARTWRIGHT is empowered Directed and authorized by these presents to in all things connected with the collection of my prorate of said Estate sign my name, act in my stead and same shall be as binding upon me as if done by myself.  Given under my hand This 5^th day of March 1888.  Mary P. CARTWRIGHT

 

State of Kentucky County of Butler}… Mary P CARTWRIGHT this Day appeared before me… Given under my hand and official seal of office. This 5^th day of March 1888.  W.H. Tuck Clerk Butler County Court

 

I, W.S. Taylor, Judge… certify that W.H. Tuck… is a County Court Clerk… Given under my hand. This 5^th day of March 1888.  W.S. TAYLOR, COUNTY Judge Butler County, Ky

 

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Dr John McCALL’s Estate  Whereas I as the Guardian of Allen, Abe, John & Willie CARUTHERS have heretofore received of T.A. McCALL as Admr of Dr John McCALL deceased as follows to wit: Oct 6^th 1885 $288.20 Feb 24^th 1886 $235.60 & $39.75, May 20^th 1886 $51.90, May 28^th 1886 $21.00 April 19^th 1887 $100. and whereas there was paid by him on the land belonging to the five CARUTHERS heirs $19.00 and whereas in the partition of the real estate said McCALL was to pay to said five CARUTHERS heirs $125.00 which with interest to this date amounts to $143.33 and whereas there is now due each of said five children the sum of $36.68 ½ in full of balance of personal estate & said difference in land and whereas Reed CARUTHERS has received $72.05 leaving balance due the five heirs $295.44 Now I have this day as guardian of Abe, John and Willie CARUTHERS and as the Attorney & Solicitor of the other two received of said T.A. McCALL the said sum of two hundred & ninety-five dollars & forty four cents in full amount due.  This March 22^nd 1888.  W.A. CARUTHERS Guardian of Abe John & Willie CARUTHERS and Attorney for Reed and Allen CARUTHERS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.A. CARUTHERS… he executed the within instrument… Witness my hand at Office this 22^nd day of March 1888  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

A true Copy  Attest Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

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$37.32  I.B. ROWLAND et als vs Jno S. PRICE et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause $37.32/ Thirty seven and 32/100 dollars (less 1.25 for recording receipt &c & 1.25 for Power of Atty &c.) in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of my father L.J. ROWLAND decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause.  This 27^th day of March 1888.  F.P. ROWLAND by M.L. ROWLAND atty in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Peersonally appeared… M.L. ROWLAND (as Atty in fact for F.P. ROWLAND)… Witness my hand at Office March 27^th 1888.  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

Power of Atty.

State of Texas County of Hunt} Know all men by these presents that I F.P. ROWLAND of Hunt County Texas do hereby make and ordain and appoint M.L. ROWLAND of Smith County Tennessee my Attorney in fact with authority for me and in my name to ask for, demand, sue for and receive all debts due me and to do and transact for me and in my name all business whatsoever whether pertaining to personal property and to compromise all debts and claims whatsoever belonging to me. And generally to do such other things in the premises as I myself might lawfully do. Hereby ratifying and confirming all such lawful acts as my said Attorney may do or perform. In testimony whereof I have hereto set my hand on this 10^th day of February A.D. 1888.  F.P. ROWLAND

 

State of Texas Hunt County} … personally appeared F.P. ROWLAND… Given under my hand and seal of Office this 10^th day of February 1888. A.C.Hardin Justice of the Peace and Ex Officio Notary Public Hunt Co

Texas

 

A True Copy  Attest  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

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$280.88  B.B. THACKSTON et als vs H.C THACKSTON et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno. B.Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause Two hundred and Eighty and 88/100 Dollars less $1.25 for recording receipt and $1.25 for recording Power of Attorney, in full of my distributive share of the fund arising from the Sale of the land belonging to the estate of B.B. THACKSTON decd. Sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Said County in Said Cause.  This 21^st day of March 1888.  H.C. THACKSTON by Geo. W. THACKSTON Atty in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared..,. Geo W. THACKSTON Atty in fact for HC THACKSTON… Witness my hand at Office March 21^st 1888.  Jno B.Jordan Clk

 

General Power of Attorney

Know all men by these presents That I H.C. THACKSTON of the County of Wilbarger in the State of Texas have made, constituted and appointed and by these presents do make constitute and appoint Geo W. THACKSTON my True and lawful Atty for me and in my name, place and stead to collect and receipt for all money coming to and due me by and from the Estate of BB THACKSTON my father now dec’d who formerly residied in the County Smith State of Tenn. Giving and granting to my said Atty full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in and about the premises,  as fully, to all intents and purposes as I might or could do if personally present at the doing thereof, with full power of substitution or revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Atty or his substitute may or shall lawfully do, or cause to be done, by virtue hereof In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 29^th day of Febry 1888.  H.C. THACKSTON

 

The State of Texas County of Wilbarger} … personally came H.C. THACKSTON… In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal at my office in Ver--- Wilbarger Co Texas the day and year first above written  R.P. Elliott N.P.

 

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$37.32  I.B. ROWLAND et als. v.s. Jno S. PRICE Admr &c et als} In Smith County Court  Received of Jno. B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $37.32 Thirty seven dollars and 32 cents in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of my brother L.J. ROWLAND deceased less 1.25 for recording receipt and 1.25 for recording power of Atty Said land sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This 11^th day of April 1888.  Sarah G.T. CHANDLER  Bye I.B. ROWLAND atty in fact

 

State of Arkansas County of Dallas} Know all men by these presents: That I, Sarah G.T. CHANDLER of Fordyce Arkansas Do hereby make constitute and appoint I.B. ROWLAND of Smith County Tenn my true and lawful attorney for me and in my name and stead to collect and receive all pieces of money – Dues and Demands of every Description whatever Due me from the Estate of my Deceased brother L.J. ROWLAND to Do & perform all necessary acts in the execution and prosecution of the aforesaid business and in as full and as ample a manner as I might Do if I were personally present.  Witness my hand and Seal, This 31^st day of March 1888.  Sarah G.T. CHANDLER

 

State of Ark. Dallas Co.} … came before… Sarah G.T. CHANDLER… Given under my hand & seal, This 31^st day of March 1888.  T.M. Rowland N.P.

 

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$61.89  John EVERETT & wife vs. Josie HALL et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause, (61.89) Sixty one & 89/100 Dollars Less $1.25 for this receipt in full of the Distributive share of Mrs. Green T. SMARTT Decd of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of lands belonging to the Estate of E.H. MORRIS Decd sold and Distributed by him under Decree of the County Court of Smith County in said cause.  This May 7^th 1888.  J.B. SMARTT Admr of Mrs Green SMARTT Decd.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} personally appeared… J.B. SMARTT… he executed the foregoing receipt… Witness my hand at office This May 7^th 1888.  JnoB Jordan Clk By Will.A. Jordan D.C.

 

$42.75  Samuel OAKLEY et als vs. Lucinda KIMBERLIN} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B Jordan County Court Clerk & Commissioner in the above cause, Forty two & 75/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for this receipt) in full of our Distributive shares (of 5.34 each) as heirs of Betsy KIMBERLIN Decd (who was a Daughter of Jno DEDMON Decd) out of the fund arising from the sale of Land belonging to the Estate of John DEDMAN Decd sold and Distributed under Decree of the Smith County Court in the above styled cause (See Ex D # 1 & 131)  This Febry 28^th 1889.  Lucinda KIMBERLAND by JM FISHER Atty Louisa KIMBERLAND  P.F. KIMBERLAND  Aramynta KIMBERLAND  Caroline KIMBERLAND  Jno J. KIMBERLAND  W.L. KIMBERLAND  Elizabeth KIMBERLAND  By J.M. FISHER Atty

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} personally appeared… J.M. FISHER… he executed the foregoing receipt… Witness my hand This 28^th day of Febry 1889.  JnoB Jordan Clk By Will A Jordan D.C.

 

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$95.25  John EVERETT & wife vs. Josie HALL Et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk and Commissioner in the above cause (95.25) Ninety five Dollars & twenty five cents (Less 1.25 for this receipt) the balance Due myself & Saml B. MORRIS & Martha McCLANAHAN on the Distribution of the 2^nd Land note for the funds arising from the sale of lands belonging to the Estate of E.H. MORRIS Decd Sold & Distributed under Decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in the aforesaid cause.  This May 14^th 1888.  T.A. MORRIS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County}Personally appeared… Thomas A. MORRIS… Witness my hand at Office. This May 14^th 1888.  Jno.B. Jordan Clk. By Will.A. Jordan D.C.

 

John EVERETT & wife vs. Josie HALL et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause (31.75) Thirty one & 75/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for this receipt & $1.25 for Power Atty) in full of Amt Due M.J. PATY on Distribution of 2^nd Land note for funds arising from the sale of Lands belonging to Estate of E.H. MORRIS Decd sold and Distributed under Decree of County Court of Smith County Tennessee in the aforesaid cause.  This May 14^th 1888.  T.A. MORRIS Atty in fact L.O. and M.J. PATY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Thos A. MORRIS… Witness my hand at Office. This May 14^th 1888.  Jno.B. Jordan Clk By Will.A. Jordan D.C.

 

State of Tennessee Warren County} Know all men by these presents that…

 

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…we, L.O. PATY and wife M.J. PATY of the County of Warren State of Tennessee Do hereby nominate  and appoint Thos A. MORRIS of Smith County Tennessee our true and lawful Attorney in fact – for us and in our name and stead, to receive from the Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee, any and all monies that may be Due or coming to us, as an heir at Law of Elijah H. MORRIS Decd’s Estate, arising from the sale of his property (both or) Either personal or real and we hereby authorize the said Thomas A. MORRIS to receive and receipt for, in our name & stead, and we hereby ratify the same and all lawful acts Done in the premises as fully as if we were personally present in person Doing the same ourselves.  Witness our hands This the 25^th day of June 1887.  L.O. PATY  M.J. PATY

 

State of Tennessee Warren County} Personally appeared… L.O.PATY & wife M.J. PATY… and M.J. PATY… privately and apart from her husband… Witness W.L. Swan, Clerk of said Court at Office This 25^th day of June, A.D. 1887.  W.L. Swan Clerk By A.J. Curl D.C.

 

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$30.94  Jno EVERETT and wife v.s. Josie HALL et als} In the County Court of Smith County Tenn.  Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $30.94 Thirty and 94/100 less 1.25 for recording receipt and 1.25 for recording Power Atty in full of the distributive shares of Thomas MORRIS and Martha MORRIS heirs at law and distributes of E.H. MORRIS decd of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of said E.H. MORRIS decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause, and I further agree that if this amount is improperly paid to me or any question should ever be made as to my right to receive and receipt for the same as Atty in fact for said Thomas and Martha MORRIS, that I will ---- said Jordan harmless in the transaction  This July 9^th 1888.  T.A. MORRIS Attorney for Thomas and Martha MORRIS

 

Know all men by these presents that we Thomas MORRIS and Martha MORRIS of the County of Williamson and State of Illinois do hereby nominate and appoint Thos A MORRIS of Smith County Tennessee our true and lawful Attorney in fact for us and in our stead and name to receive from the Clerk of County Court of Smith County Tennessee any and all monies that are or may become due us as heirs of Edwin MORRIS deceased from the estate of E.H. MORRIS dec’d. And we hereby authorize the said Thos A MORRIS to receive and receipt for the same in our names and stead and hereby ratify the same and all and every lawful act done in the premises as fully as if we were personally present and doing the same ourselves.  Witness our hands this May 26^th 1888.  Thomas MORRIS  Martha MORRIS.

 

State of Illinois Williamson County} I, W.W. Young an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the said County and State do certify that I was well and personally acquainted with Edwin A. MORRIS dec’d and that he was at the time of his death a citizen of the County and state aforesaid and that he died on or about the 29^th day of April 1872 and left surviving him four children viz Thomas and Martha MORRIS all of whom I am personally and well acquainted and that those whose names are signed to the above Power of Atty executed the…

 

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… the same for the purposes therein expressed.  Given under my hand and seal this the 26^th day of May 1888.  W.W. Young Justice of the Peace for Williamson Co. Illinois

 

State of Illinois Williamson County}  I, J.C. Mitchell Clerk of the County Court of Williamson County Court…hereby certify that W.A. Young…was… an acting Justice of the Peace… In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the said County and Court. This the 26^th dsay of May 1888.  J.C. Mitchell Clerk of the County Court.

 

B.B. THACKSTON et als vs H.C THACKSTON et als} Received of Jno. B.Jordan County Clerk and Comr in the above cause ($42.80) Forty two & 80/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for this receipt) balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of lands belonging to the estate of B.B. THACKSTON Decd and sold and Distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in said Cause.  This 27^th day of Febry 1888.  Elvira PULLEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared.,. Elvira PULLEY… Witness my hand and notorial seal in this the 27^th day of Feby 1888.  W.L. Kemp N.P. for Smith County

 

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Received of W.?. PATTERSON and R.A. JAMES Adms of the estate of S.F. PATTERSON Decd Fifty four & 50/100 Dollars each in full of amount in their hands balance on final settlement as shown by their settlement made with the County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee on the 12^th day of May 1887 which amount is due us as children and heirs at law of the said S.F. PATTERSON decd This 16^th day of July 1887.  H.S. PATTERSON  S.S. PATTERSON  W.F. DOWELL  Julia A. DOWELL  W.T. JONES  C.E. JONES  J.L. WASHBURN  S.T. KITCHING  H.J.KITCHING

 

State of Calafornia County of Fresno} … personally appeared H.S. PATTERSON and S.S. PATTERSON… In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at my office in Madera, County of Fresno, the day and year in this certificate first above written  O.T. Redfield Notary Public

 

State of Arkansas County of Washington} … appeared in person WF DOWELL and Julia A. DOWELL his wife… Witness my hand and Notorial seal as such Notary Public this 13^th day of Auguat 1887.  P.F. Davidson Notary Public

 

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State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.T. JONES & wife C.E. JONES… and C.E. JONES… privately and apart from her husband… Witness my hand and Notorial Seal at Office this 10^th day of Oct 1887.  B.A. James Notary Public

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… James L. WASHBURN… Witness my hand and Notorial at Office Oct 31^st 1887.  B.A. James Notary Public

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… S.T.KITCHING & wife H.J. KITCHING… and H.J. KITCHING… privately and apart from her husband… Witness my hand and Notorial Seal at Office this 30^th day of Nov 1887.  B.A. James Notary Public

 

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Power of Atty from BAIRD to MOORE

Know all Men by these Presents, That we J.B. BAIRD and Jane BAIRD his wife of Winfield County Kansas have made, constituted and appointed by these presents do make, constitute and appoint J.B. MOORE of Smith County Tennessee, our true and lawful attorney for us and in our name place and stead to collect receive and receipt for any and all moneys due and owing to us or either of us from the Estate of Reuben BAIRD grandfather of the said J.B. BAIRD or from the dower interest of his wife Polly BAIRD in said Estate.  And to sell and convey in our names any and all interest in real estate of which we may be seized or possessed from any source in the State of Tennessee and particularly in Smith County, Tennessee, with full power and authority to make, execute and deliver deeds of General Warranty or otherwise of in and to said real estate in our names and to receive, receipt for and collect the consideration money paid or to be paid therefor. And any and all rents, interests or profits of every nature and kind to which we may be entitled or that may be due and owing to us from any source and generally to do and perform any act or thing necessary to be done in the settlement and collection of the interest of the said JB BAIRD in the Estate of Reuben BAIRD or in any property of any kind in said Smith County, State of Tennessee, giving and granting unto our said attorney, full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be done in  and about the premises, as fully, and to all intents and purposes as we might or could do if personally present, with full power of substitution and revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that our said attorney or his substitute shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  In Witness Whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seals the 3^rd of February in the year 1887.  Signed, Sealed and Delivered in presence of J.B. BAIRD  Jane BAIRD

 

State of Kansas  County of Co—lney} … came J.B. BAIRD and Jane BAIRD his wife… In witness whereof I hereunto have subscribed and attached my official seal on the day and year last above written.  David C Bench Notary Public My Commission Expires Dec 27, 1891.

 

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J.N. ATWOOD et als v.s. Horace ATWOOD et als} In the County Court of Smith Co Tenn.  $70.00 Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Commissioner in the above cause Seventy dollars, less 1.25 for recording receipt in full of amt due Horace ATWOOD received from Nashville and Knoxville Rail Road Company after deducting $8.75 his part of the costs in said cause it being for his interest in the right of way to said R.R. Co across the lands belonging to the estate of E. ATWOOD decd See decree confirming sale pronounced Oct 2^nd 1888. MB No 5, Page  This 11^th day of October 1888.  N.E. ATWOOD guardian of Horace ATWOOD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… E.N. ATWOOD… he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office Oct 11^th 1888.  JnoB Jordan Clerk

 

John EVERETT & wife et als VS. Josie HALL et als} In the County Court of Smith County Tennessee  Received of John B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause ($31.75) Thirty one and 75/100 Dollars (Less 1.25 for this receipt & $1.50 Clks fee on Agreement) (Fee $2.95) balance in full  of the distributive share of James L. MORRIS in the estate of Edwin MORRIS Decd arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the Said Edwin MORRIS Decd, Sold and distributed by Decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in said cause.  Witness my hand This October 17^th 1888.  James A. LIGON

 

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Joseph L. CARDWELL et als v.s. Thos C APPLE et als)  In Smith County Court  Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause $91.45 4/5 Ninety one and 45 4/5/100 dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt & 1.00 for Power of Atty our distributive shares of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of D.K. TIMBERLAKE decd and also from the personal property of said estate turned over to said Clerk by J.L. CARDWELL Admr. This makes $30.48 3/5 to each of us.  This Nov 27^th 1888.  J.W. TIMBERLAKE  C.T.TIMBERLAKE  Loutie E. TIMBERLAKE by E.W. TURNER Attorney in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… E.W. TURNER… he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at Office Nov 27^th 1888.  JnoB Jordan Clk

 

Power of Attorney}  We J.W. TIMBERLAKE, Charles P. TIMBERLAKE and Loutie E. TIMBERLAKE hereby authorize and empower E.W. TURNER as our Attorney in fact to receive from JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee our distributive shares of the estate of David K.TIMBERLAKE decd including all funds in his hands due us arising from both real and personal estate and we authorize our said Atty in fact to execute in our name all necessary receipts and acquittances to said Clerk for the same and when collected to transmit the same to J.W. TIMBERLAKE Lynchburg Va.  J.W. TIMBERLAKE  CP TIMBERLAKE  Loutie E TIMBERLAKE

 

State of Virginia City of Lynchburg} to wit: Personally appeared… J.W. TIMBERLAKE, Charles P. TIMBERLAKE and Loutie E. TIMBERLAKE… Witness my hand and seal of Office this 21^st day of November 1888 N.C. Manson Jr Notary Public

 

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$101.05  Reece ENOCH’s Estate.  Received each of P.H. ROSE Admr of the personal Estate of Reece ENOCH Decd the Sum of Ninety Dollars April 12 1888. and Eleven dollars & five cents Oct 20^th 1888, making in all the Sum of One hundred & one Dollars & five cents each (less $1.25 for Clks fee) which

amount is in full of our Distributive shares of the personal Estate of Reece ENOCH Decd.

April 12 1888 - $90.00 – Nov 7 – 11.05 - $101.05     J.M. LUCK Guardian

   “     “     “            “            “            “           “              G.F. ENOCH

   “     “     “            “            “            “           “              N.J. MARKS

   “     “     “            “            “            “           “              T.E. ROSE

   “     “     “            “            “            “           “              Martha ENOCH

   “     “     “            “            “            “           “              W.D. ENOCH

   “     “     “            “            “            “           “              J.M. ENOCH

 

$37.90  Received of P.H. ROSE Admr of Reece ENOCH Thirty seven dollars & 90 cents the amount due my wards, Lillian WILSON Louana WILSON and William WILSON as shown by his Settlement of Oct 2 1888.  This Decr 6^th 1888.  Jno.H. FITE Guardian

 

$12.63  Received of P.H. ROSE Admr of Reece ENOCH (Decd) Eleven Dollars & twenty five cents each April 12 1888 and and One Dollar & Thirty eight cents each Decr 1 1888, making in all twelve Dollars & sixty three cents (Less .15¢ each to pay Clerks fees) this being in full of our Distributive shares of the personal estate of Reece ENOCH Decd.  Bettie TAYLOR

Apr 12 1888 – 11.25 = Nov 9. 1.38 = 12.63   T.K. WILSON

  “     “     “       11.25 = Dec 4. 1.38 = 12.63    J.E. WILSON

  “     “     “       11.25    Nov 9 - 1.38   12.63   H.C. WILSON

  “     “     “       11.25       “   “ - 1.38   12.63    B.F. WILSON

 

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$30.48 Joseph L.CARDWELL et als v.s. Thos C APPLE et als} Proceedings to sell land.  In Smith County Court. Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and commr in the above cause Thirty and 48/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt and 1.00 for recording power of Atty in full of the distributive share of My ward Wyatt F.TIMBERLAKE of the funds in the hands of said Jordan arising from the sale of the land sold by decree of said Court in the above cause and also the amt turned over to him by J.L. CARDWELL Admr &c arising from the personal estate This 13^th day of December 1888.  Daisy W. TIMBERLAKE Guardian by E.W. TURNER Atty in fact

 

Power of Atty  I Daisy W. TIMBERLAKE Guardianfor Wyatt F. TIMBERLAKE hereby authorize and empower E.W. TURNER as my Attorney in fact to receive from JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee the said Wyatt F. TIMBERLAKE’s distributive share of the estate of David K. TIMBERLAKE deceased, including all funds in his hands due the said Wyatt F. TIMBERLAKE arising from both real and personal estate, and I authorize my said attorney in fact to execute in my name all necessary receipts and acquittances to said clerk for the same, and when collected to transmit the same to J.W. TIMBERLAKE Lynchburg Virginia.  Daisy W. TIMBERLAKE

 

State of Virginia City of Lynchburg} Personally appeared… Daisy W. TIMBERLAKE… Witness my hand and official seal this 8^th day of December 1888.  N.C. Manson Jr Notary Public

 

A True Copy  Attest: JnoB. Jordan Clk

 

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$30.48 Joseph L.CARDWELL et als v.s. Thos C APPLE et als} In Smith County Court. Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and commissioner in the above cause $30.48 Thirty and 48/100 dollars in full of the share of Alice ALLEN of the estate of D.K. TIMBERLAKE decd in the hands of said Clerk for distribution. Said Alice is entitled to 1/5 of the share of her father James F. TIMBERLAKE decd who is a son of said David K. TIMBERLAKE decd  This 12^th day of June 1888. Earnest ALLEN Alice T. ALLEN  In presence of James K.P. Case  clerk Sccc Georgia.

 

State of Georgia Chatham County) Personally appeared… Earnest ALLEN and Alice T. ALLEN… and Alice T ALLEN wife of the said Earnest ALLEN having appeared before me privately and apart… Witness James K.P. Case Clerk of said Court at Office this 12^th day of June 1888.  James K.P. Case S.c.c.c.

 

A True Copy  Attest: JnoB. Jordan Clk Smith Co Court

 

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W.H. MASON et als Ex Parte} For value received I hereby transfer and convey to W.E. WHITLEY my entire interest in all funds and effects arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of M.D. MASON decd consisting of the cash payment this day made by said WHITLEY on said lands and the two notes for said lands this day made by said WHITLEY to the County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and I hereby authorize said Clerk to pay my full share of all said funds to said WHITLEY when due. This 28^th day of Decr 1888  W.L. MASON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W.L. MASON… Witness my hand at Office this 28^th day of Dec 1888.  Jno.B. Jordan Clk.

 

W.H. MASON et als Ex Parte} In Smith County Court: Received pf Jno.B.Jordan County Court Clerk and Commissioner in the above cause, ($36.02) Thirty Six & 02/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for this receipt and 75¢ for Transfer above) in full of Distributive share of W.L. MASON of the 1^st Distribution of the funds arising from the sale of M.D. MASON’s lands sold by Decree of Smith County Court & Distributed in said cause.  This May 23^rd 1889  W.E. WHITLEY Interviewed before signing

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W.E. WHITLEY… he executed the foregoing receipt… Witness my hand at Office inCarthage Tenn. This the 23^rd day of May 1889.  Jno.B. Jordan Clk. By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

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$43.02  Geo A. OLDHAM et als v.s. James RUSSELL et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause $43.02 Forty three and 02/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt &c which is my share of the surplus cash payment and first note given for land sold by decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in the above cause belonging to the estate of James OLDHAM decd. This Jany 8^th 1889.  S.J. OLDHAM  J.W. OLDHAM

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… S.J. OLDHAM and J.W. OLDHAM… and S.J. OLDHAM wife of said J.W. OLDHAM having appeared before me privately and apart… Witness my hand at Office January 8^th 1889.  Jno.B. Jordan Clk.

 

$226.80  E.N. ALLEN vs I.W. COURTNEY et als} In Smith County Court: Received of JonB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and commissioner in the above cause (226.80) Two Hundred and Twenty Six and 80/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt my share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Geo COURTNEY decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause My above share consists of the shares of Geo E COURTNEY and Ed COURTNEY which amount to $85.08 each and Jas D COURTNEY which is $56.70 which shares were purchased by me.  This 24^th day of Jany 18789.  E.N. ALLEN

 

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$286.76 Received of Wm M PARIS Executor of the last will and testament of J.G. PARIS decd. Two Hundred and Eighty six and 76/100 Dollars in full of our distributive share of the estate of said JK.G. PARIS decd as shown by his final settlement of said WM.M. PARIS as such Exr this day made with the County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn. This includes the share purchased by P.J. BAKER from Mary G. JONES.  This 26^th day of Jany 1889. Philip J. BAKER  Juda Lee (her x mark) BAKER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Phillip J. BAKER and wife Juda Lee BAKER… And Juda Lee BAKER… privately and apart… Witness my hand and Notorial seal at office this 26 day of Jan 1889.  B.A. James Notary Public For Smith County Tenn.

 

Geo A. OLDHAM et als VS. James RUSSELL et als $86.04} In Smith County Court:  Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn & Commissioner in the above cause ($86.04) Eighty Six & 04/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for this receipt) it being the shares of my deceased husband Jas.H. OLDHAM and also the share of T.B. OLDHAM which belonged to my husband and which were willed to me by my husband. Said fund is shares of the fund arising from the sale of the Land belonging to the Estate of Jas.F. OLDHAM Decd & Sold by Decree of the Smith County Court in Said Cause.  This Jany 30^th 1889.  Matilda E. OLDHAM

 

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$81.78 Geo.M. BURTON et als v.s. Robt BRADLEY et als} In Smith County Court  Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith Co Tenn and Comr in the above cause $81.78 less 1.25 for recording this receipt and 1.25 for deed from D.C. and Jane JONES. Bal in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the surplus cash payment and proceeds of first land note given for the land described in the pleadings in the above cause belonging to the estate of George BRADLEY decd my share in said surplus cash and first note being $93.48 and I having received from said Clerk heretofore $11.70 (See page 325 of this book.) There are 10 heirs and I have purchased the shares of seven, having purchased the share of said James & wife since giving said receipt. This Jan 30,1889  W.C. (his x mark) CAPLEANOR  Attest: Clarence HALE

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.C. CAPLEANOR… he executed the foregoing instrument… Witness my hand at Office this Jany 30^th 1889  Jno B. Jordan Clerk

 

Deeds  For and in consideration of twenty two dollars and fifty cents we C.A. MARTIN  and husband W.A. MARTIN have this day bargained and sold and do hereby transfer and convey to W.C. CAPLEANOR his heirs and assigns all the right title interest and claim we have in and to the lands belonging to the estate of Robt BURTON Decd late of Smith County Tennessee. Our interest being one tenth said lands lying in the 12^th civil Dist of Smith County Tennessee and bounded North by W.A. MARTIN and Elizabeth RUCKS East W.A. MARTIN South by J.L. BURTON and West by W.A. MARTIN and contains about 81 acres be the same more or less to have and to hold said one tenth interest in said tract of land to the said W.C. CAPLENER his heirs and assigns. We covenant with said W.C. CAPLENER we are lawfully seized and possessed of said interest in said lands have a good right to convey the same and that said interest is unencumbered. We further covenant and bind ourselves our heirs and legal representatives to forever warrant and defend the title to our said interest…

 

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… in said lands to said W.C. CAPLENER his heirs and assigns against the lawful claims of all persons claiming under or through us.  This Jany 27^th 1888  W.A. MARTIN  Cynthia A. MARTIN

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.A. MARTIN… and Cynthia A. MARTIN wife of the said W.A. MARTIN… privately and apart… Witness my hand and Official seal this 14^th day of Feby 1888.  J.R. Hibbitt Notary Public

 

We D.C. JONES and Jane JONES in consideration of the sum of Twenty two dollars and fifty cents do hereby convey to William CAPLENER our entire interest in the land known as the Robt BURTON estate and situated in the twelfth civil district of Smith County Tennessee and bounded on the East North & West by the lands of W.A. MARTIN and on the South by W.G. SNODDY We covenant that we are seized of the said land and have a right to convey it and we warrant the title against all persons whomsoever. This July 5^th 1888.  D.C. JONES  S.J. JONES  Signed sealed & delivered in the presence of J.M. JONES, S.H. THURMAN.

 

Georgia, Dade County} Personally appeared… Mrs. Sarah J. JONES… separately & apart from her husband… Witness my hand & seal This July 5^th 1888  S.H. Thurman C.S.C.

 

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$835.00  W.H. MASON et als Ex Parte} In Smith County Court Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause Eight Hundred and thirty five dollars the shares (less 1.25 for recording receipt & 1.25 for recording Power of Atty) of Silas MASON Mrs. S.G. HART, Elnora MARION, M.L. MASON, R.T. MASON, Cordy MASON, Paul MASON,and J.A. HIGHSMITH, J.M. HIGHSMITH, W.D. HIGHSMITH Narcis TAYLOR, Almarinda ESCUE, Trinida QUARLES, Nancy QUARLES & Sarah RUST, of the fund in his hands arising from the cash payment received by him on the land belonging to the estate of M.D. MASON decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in the above cause. The first seven named in this receipt are each entitled to 1/13 of said estate which gives to each on this distribution $108.06. And the last eight named are entitled to 1/11 of 1/13 each which is $9.82 on this distribution.  This 4^th day of Feby 1889.  Corday MASON  Paul MASON  Silas MASON  R.T. MASON  S.G. HART & M.N. HART  Elnora MARION & John MARION  M.L. MARION  J.A. HIGHSMITH  N.A. QUALLS V.L. QUALLS  A.B. ESCUE & J.F. ESCUE  J.M. HIGHSMITH  Sarah M. RUST T.M. RUST  Trnida QUALLS  Narris TAYLOR LB TAYLOR  W.D. HIGHSMITH  by E.M. McDONALD Attorney in fact for all the above named Parties

 

State of Tenn Smith County} Personally appeared…E.M. McDONALD… he executed the foregoing…Witness my hand at Office this Feby 4^th 1889.  JnoB. Jordan Clk

 

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$56.72  E.N. ALLEN v.s. I.N. COURTNEY et als} In the County Court of Smith Co Tenn  Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause Fifty Six and 72/100 Dollars less 1.25 for receipt my share of the funds in his hands arising from the cash payment and first note of E.N. ALLEN for the land belonging to the estate of George COURTNEY decd this comes to me as an heir of Moses COURTNEY decd who was entitled to two shares in said estate, and I am entitled to 1/3 of said two shares.  This Feby 4^th 1889.  N.G. COURTNEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Peersonally appeared… Miss N.G. COURTNEY… she executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at Office Feby 4^th 1889. JnoB. Jordan Clk

 

MASON W.H. et als Ex Parte} Power of Attorney.  We the undersigned heirs of M.D. MASON decd hereby authorize and empower E.M. McDONALD of Smith County Tennessee as our Attorney in fact to demand and receive from JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn all funds and effects now in his hands or that may hereafter come into his hands arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of M.D. MASON decd and in our names to execute all necessary receipts and acquittances to said Clerk and to do any and all things necessary to be done in and about the matter that we could do if present acting for ourselves in person.  Witness our hands and seals this 21^st day of Jan 1889.  J.M. HIGHSMITH  J.A. HIGHSMITH  W.D. HIGHSMITH  A.R. ESCUE  J.F. ESCUE  Trinada QUALLS  N.A. QUALLS  N.L. QUALLS  Narcissa TAYLOR  L.B. TAYLOR  Sarah RUST  T.M. RUST  M.L. MASON  Paul MASON  Silas MASON  R.T. MASON  S.T. HART  M.H. HART  Nora MARION  John MARION

 

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State of Tennessee Robertson County} Personally appeared… M.L. MASON, Paul MASON, Silas MASON, R.T. MASON, M.H. HART and wife S.T. HART and Nora MARION wife of John MARION and T.M. RUST  and L.B. TAYLOR… and S.T. HART and Nora MARION… privately and apart... Witness John Y Hutchison Clerk of said Court at Office this 21 day of January 1889.  John Y Hutchison Clerk

 

State of Tennessee Robertson County} Personally appeared…J.M. HIGHSMITH, J.A. HIGHSMITH, W.D. HIGHSMITH, J.F. ESCUE & wife A.R. ESCUE, Trinida QUALLS, N.L. QUALLS & wife N.A. QUALLS, Narcissa TAYLOR wife of L.B. TAYLOR and Sarah RUST wife of T.M. RUST… and A.R. ESCUE, N.A. QUALLS, Narcissa TAYLOR and Sarah RUST… privately and apart… Witness John Y Hutchison Clerk of said Court at Office this 21 day of January 1889.  John Y Hutchison Clerk

 

State of Kentucky Logan County} I JnoG Orndorff Clerk of the County Court within and for the County and State aforesaid hereby certify that the within and foregoing instrument of writing was this day…

 

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… produced to me in my office and acknowledged by John MARION who is personally known to me to be his act and deed for the uses and purposes therein expressed.  Given under my hand and seal of office at Russelville KY this 23^rd day of January 1889.  JnoG Orndorff Clerk Logan County Court

 

$9.33 I.B. ROWLAND et als v.s. John S.PRICE et als} Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and comr in the above cause nine and 33/100 Dollars less $1.25 for recording receipt &c in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate L.J. ROWLAND decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause, my share being ¼ of 1/8 of said fund. This Feby 22^nd 1889. S.F. HALLUM

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… S.F.HALLUM… he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at Office this 22^nd Feby 1889.  JnoB. Jordan

 

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$42.80 B.B. THACKSTON et als vs H.C. THACKSTON et als} Received of JnoB Jordan Clerk and Comr in the above cause ($42.80) Forty two and 80/100 dollars, less 1.25 for recording this receipt balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of B.B. THACKSTON decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause. This 4^th day of Jan 1888  Amanda F. BIRDWELL  T.S. BIRDWELL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…A.F. BIRDWELL and T.S. BIRDWELL…and A.F. BIRDWELL wife of said T.S. BIRDWELL… privately & apart… Witness my hand at office Jany the 20, 1888.  J.L. Hewitt J.P. for Smith County

 

$43.02 G.A. OLDHAM et als vs James RUSSELL} In Smith County Court. Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn & Commissioner in the above cause Forty one & 52/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for this receipt) in full of amt of Distributive shares of Lewis & Allen RUSSELL 1^st Distribution minor children of Mary A. RUSSELL who was a Daughter & heir of James OLDHAM Decd out of the fund arising from the sale of Land belonging to the Estate of James OLDHAM Decd sold & Distributed by Decree of Smith County Court in the above styled cause. This Feby 27 1889.  T.M. SANDERSON guardian of Lewis & Allen RUSSELL

 

State of Tennessee Smith County}

 

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$324.18  W.H. MASON et als Ex Parte} Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and comr in the above cause of W.H. MASON et als Ex parte $324.18 Three hundred and twenty four and 18/100 Dollars less $1.25 for recording receipt and $1.50 for recording Power of Atty, our share of the funds in his hands arising from the cash payment received by him on the land belonging to the estate of M.D. MASON decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause each of us being entitled to 1/13 of said fund which is $108.06 each. This 4^th day of March 1889.  Nancy HUGHES  W.H. MASON  Elizabeth HOLLAND  by E.M. McDONALD attorney in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… E.M. McDONALD… he executed the foregoing receipt… Witness my hand at office March 4^th 1889. JnoB. Jordan Clerk

 

Power of Attorney;  We the undersigned heirs of M.D. MASON decd hereby authorize and empower E.M. McDONALD of Smith County Tennessee as our Attorney in fact to demand and receive from John B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn all funds and effects now in his hands or that may hereafter come into his hands, arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of M.D. MASON decd. and in our names to execute all necessary receipts and acquittances to said Clerk and to do any and all things necessary to be done in and about the matter that we could do if present acting for ourselves in person.  Witness our hands and seals this __ day of ___ 1889.  Nancy (her x mark) HUGHES  W.H. MASON  Elizabeth (her x mark) HOLLAND  Witness W.B. MILLER  Attest D.P. COULTER.

 

State of Texas County of Hunt} … personally appeared Nancy HUGHES…

 

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… Given under my hand and seal of Office This the 5^th day of February 1889.  J.F. Puckett J.P. and Ex Officio N.P. for Hunt County Texas

 

State of Kentucky Graves County} I, D.P. COULTER Clerk… certify that the within Power of Attorney from W.H. MASON & others to E.M. McDONALD was this day produced to me in my Office and signed and acknowledged before me by W.H. MASON and Elizabeth HOLLAND to be their act and deed and both of whom are personally known to me to be the parties whose names are signed to said Power of Attorney.  In witness of and which I hereunto set my hand and seal of Office. This Feby 12^th AD 1889.  D.P. COULTER Clerk

 

A true copy. Attest JnoB Jordan Clk

Transfer.  James DENTON & wife et als vs. Wm WOOTEN et als} I have this day received from J.S. THOMAS $62.45 Sixty two and 45/100 dollars for which I transfer to him said amount of sixty two & 45/100 dollars of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Hannah WOOTEN decd sold by the County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn on the 15^th day of Sept 1888 under decree of the County Court of Smith County Tenn in James DENTON & wife et als v.s. Wm WOOTEN et als and I hereby authorize the County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn to pay to said J.S. THOMAS said sum of Sixty two and 45/100 dollars out of the first money that comes into his hands for me in the above cause. No interest to accrue on the above $62.45 as that has been adjusted.  This Feby 16^th 1889.  J.H. POPE

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.H. POPE… he executed the within instrument… Witness my hand at Office this 16^th day of Feby 1889. JnoB Jordan Clerk

 

A true copy: Attest JnoB Jordan Clk

 

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$9.33 I.B. ROWLAND et als v.s. JnoS. PRICE et als} Received of JnoB Jordan County Court of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause Nine and 33/100 Dollars less $1.25 for recording receipt &c in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of L.J. ROWLAND decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This Mch 6^th 1889.  Martha E. BESHEARS  J.C. BESHEARS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Martha E BESHEARS and J.C. BESHEARS… And Martha E. BESHEARS wife of the said J.C. BESHEARS… privately and apart… the said Martha BESHEARS acknowledged… Witness my hand at Office This March 6^th 1889  JnoB Jordan Clerk

 

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$9.33 I.B. ROWLAND et als v.s. Jno S. PRICE et als} Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause Nine and 33/100 dollars less $1.25 for recording receipt in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of L.J. ROWLAND decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This March 12^th 1889.  Josiah HALLUM

 

State of Tenn Smith County} Personally appeared… Josiah HALLUM… Witness my hand March 12^th 1889.  JnoB. Jordan Clk

 

$180.10  W.H. MASON et als Ex Parte} Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and comr in the above cause One Hundred and eighty & 10/100 Dollars less $1.25 for recording receipt and $3.25 for recording two powers of Attorney which is $36.02 each paid on the shares of Nettie PRIDE & Lucinda EDDINGS; and $18.01 each on the shares of W.C. MASON, Caroline MASON, D.A. MASON, Ellen HAZELWOOD, Samantha HADEN and Alice RICHARDSON of the fund arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of M.D. MASON decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause  This April 10^th 1889.  E.M. McDONALD attorney in fact for B.J. PRIDE  W.F. PRIDE  Lusidid D EDDINGS & W.R. EDDINGS  ELLEN HAZELWOOD  D.A. MASON  M.T. RITCHARDSON Allice RITCHARDSON  W.C. MASON  J.M. HAYDEN & Smantha HAYDEN  Carline MASON

 

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State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… E.M. McDONALD… he executed the foregoing receipts… Witness my hand at Office April 10 1889. JnoB. Jordan Clk.

 

Power of Attorney;  We Lucinda EDDINGS and husband W.R. EDDINGS and Brunetta J. PRIDE and husband W.F. PRIDE hereby authorize and empower E.M. McDONALD to receive and receipt for all funds arising from the sale of lands belonging to the estate of M.D. MASON decd which may be coming to us which is now in the hands of Jno B Jordan Clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tenn or that may hereafter come into his hands and to execute all necessary receipts and acquittances for the same and in our names to do any and all things necessary to the collection of said funds.  This 21^st day of Mch 1889.  B.J. PRIDE  W.F. PRIDE  Lucinda D. EDDINGS  W.R. EDDINGS

 

Personally appeared before me M.L. Fugate a Notary Public in & for Logan County, Ky. Lucinda D. EDDINGS and her husband W.R. EDDINGS, separately and apart each from the other… Sworn and Subscribed to before me this 21^st day of Mch 1889.  W.L. Fugate N.P.L.Co

 

State of Tennessee Davidson County} Personally appeared…W.F. PRIDE and wife B.J. PRIDE… acknowledged that they executed the annexed instrument for the purpose therein expressed. And B.J. PRIDE…privately and apart… Witness my hand and official seal, this 25^th day of March 1889.  G.W. Davis Notary Public

 

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Power of Attorney;  We the undersigned heirs of M.D. MASON decd hereby authorize and empower E.M. McDONALD of Smith County, Tenn as our attorney in fact to demand and receive from John B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County, Tenn all funds and effects now in his hands or that may hereafter come into his hands arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of M.D. M* decd and in our names to execute all necessary receipts and acquittances to said clerk and to do any and all things necessary to be done in and about the matter that we could do if present acting for ourselves in person.  Witness our hands and seals this 21^st day of Feb 1889.  J.M. HAYDEN  Samantha (her x mark) HAYDEN  Caroline MASON  Ellen HAZELWOOD (formerly Ellen MASON)  D.A. MASON  M.T. RICHARDSON  Alice RICHARDSON  W.C. MASON

 

The State of Texas Kaufman County} … personally appeared… D.A. MASON and M.T. RICHARDSON and his wife Alice RICHARDSON formerly Alice MASON… and the said Alice RICHARDSON…privately and apart… Given under my hand and Seal of said Court at Kaufman, this the 21^st day of Feb AD 1889.  A.L. Seet Co. Clk Kaufman Co, Texas.

 

The State of Texas County of VanLandt}… personally appeared… Vanzandt County… J.M. HAYDEN, Samantha HAYDEN wife of J.M. HAYDEN and Caroline MASON… and the said Samantha HAYDEN… privately and apart…

 

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… Given under my hand and seal of office this 26^th day of Feb 1889. W.D. Thompson Clerk Co Ct Vanzandt Co, Texas

 

The State of Texas County of Parker} … personally appeared Ellen HAZELWOOD (formerly Ellen MASON)… Given under my hand and seal at office this 4^th day of March 1889.  B.W. Akard, Clk County Court Parker County, Texas By W.A. Donaldson D.C.

 

The State of Texas Kaufman County} … personally appeared W.C. MASON… he executed the same… Given under my hand and seal at office this March 11^th 1889.  A.L. Seet Clk Co Court Kaufman Co, Texas.

 

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$27.56  W.V. HAREL et als v.s. Estella ALLISON} Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee and Comr in the above cause Twenty seven and 56/100 Dollars which is $13.78/100 to each of us less $1.25 for recording this receipt (which is 62 ½ cts each, in full of our distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Lewis ALLISON decd also less a fee of $5.00 paid by said Jordan to our atty BfC Smith by order of the Court (See M.B. No 6 Page 23) Apr 10^th 1889  James (his x mark) ALLISON  Lewis F. (His x mark) ALLISON  Witnesses: Will.A. Jordan  Irenus Beckwith

 

$31.36  W.V. HAREL Admr et als v.s. Estella ALLISON et als} Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause Thirty one and 36/100 Dollars less $1.25 for recording receipt and also less $5.00 paid to my Atty BfC Smith by order of the Court See M.B. No 5 P 23 in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Lewis ALLISON decd sold & distributed under decree of said Court in said cause.  This April 10^th 1889.  Walter WILLIAMS

 

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$56.72  E.N. ALLEN v.s. I.N. COURTNEY et als] In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan Clk and Commissioner in the above cause Fifty six & 72/100 Dollars Less 1.25 for this receipt in full of amount Due my minor girl Jessie E. COURTNEY on the 1^st Distribution of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of land belonging to the Estate of Mrs Sarah COURTNEY Decd. sold & Distributed under Decree of the County Court of Smith County Tennessee in the above cause. The above amount is paid to me by order of Court. See M.B. #6 P__ and section #3360 M.T.V. Code.  This April 13^th 1889. Eliza. F. COURTNEY  Attest E.W. Turner

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Mrs. Eliza F. COURTNEY… Witness my hand at Office This April 13^th 1889.  John B. Jordan Clerk By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

W.V. HAREL Admr et als v.s. Estella ALLISON et als} Received of JnoB Jordan Clk &c, Eighty five cents bal in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Lewis ALLISON decd  This April 16^th 1889.  Mary ROLLINGS  By BfC Smith Atty in fact & Law.

 

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$21.56 ½  W.V. HAREL Admr v Estella ALLISON et als; Petition to sell land} In the County Court of Smith County, Tenn. Received of JohnB Jordan Clerk of Smith County Court and commissioner to sell the lands in the above described cause, Twenty one and 56 ½ /100 dollars less one and 25/100 for recording this receipt in full of the distributive share of Rebecca ROLLINS wife of Wm ROLLINS in the above described cause from the sale of the lands. This April 11,1889  William (his x mark) ROLLINS  Rebecca ROLLINS  attest Ervin KENNEDY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…William ROLLINS and wife Rebecca ROLLINS… and Rebecca ROLLINS… privately and apart… Witness at office this 16^th day of April 1889. WmH Lincoln, Notary Public Smith County

 

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Geo A. OLDHAM et als v.s. James RUSSELL et als} Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn & comr in the above cause ($44.31) Forty four and 31/100 Dollars my share of the fund arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of James F OLDHAM decd on 1^st distribution, with interest on same from Dec 5^th 1888. My share of said fund being at that date $43.02 less 1.25 fee for recording receipt. Said land sold & fund distributed under decree of said Court in said cause. this June 7^th 1889.  D.P. OLDHAM

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…D.P. OLDHAM… he executed the foregoing receipt… Witness my hand at Office June 7^th 1889.  JnoB Jordan Clk

 

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Isham G. KITTRELL et als v.s. Clio COOPER et als} Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $113.37 ½  One Hundred and thirteen and 37 ½ /100 dollars less $1.25 for recording receipt balance in full of the distributive share of my ward Clio COOPER of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Edwin KITTRELL decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause. This June 12^th 1889.  A.S. COOPER Gardian

 

$51.97 Hannah WATERS et als v.s. Robert BRADLEY et als} In Smith County Court. Received of Jon.B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County and Commissioner in the above cause, ($51.97) Fifty one & 97/100 Dollars (Less 1.25 for this receipt and 1.25 for Power of Attorney) in full of the Distributive share of Robt BRADLEY of the funds arising from Sale of lands belonging to the Estate of Crusoe BRADLEY Decd, Sold & Distributed by him under Decree of Smith County Court in Said cause. This June 28^th 1889.  Robert BRADLEY by John BRADLEY atty in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…John BRADLEY… Witness my hand This June 28^th 1889.  Will.A. Jordan D.C. Smith County Court  -over-

 

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Know all men by these presents that I Robt BRADLEY of the town of Franklin - Simpson County Kentucky - Do hereby constitute and appoint John BRADLEY of Louisville Ky - my true and lawful attorney - to transact any and all business for me in my name, place & stead, and to collect any and all money Due me in the hands of the County Court Clerk at Carthage Smith County Tennessee, and to Receipt for the same - Said money coming to me from the Estate of Cruseau BRADLEY Decd who was my Grandfather – I was 21 years of age the 3^rd day of June 1889. I hereby authorize my said attorney to attend to my business the same as if I was personally present & to collect all that is due me from Said Estate.  Witness my signature – This the 22^nd day of June 1889. Robert BRADLEY

 

State of Kentucky County of Simpson} Personally appeared… Robert BRADLEY… Given under my hand & Notorial Seal of office at Franklin Ky – This 22^nd day of June A.D. 1889. S.N. Forticue Notary Public

 

$58.34  N.M. NUNLEY et als v Georgie.A. NUNLEY et als} In Smith County Court  Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clk & Commissioner in the above cause, Fifty eight & 34/100 Dollars (Less 1.25 for this receipt) on my share of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of lands belonging to the Estate of A.W. NUNLEY Decd. Sold & Distributed under Decree of the Smith County Court. This July 3^rd 1889.  Annie NUNLEY

 

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$58.34 

N.M. NUNLEY et als v GeorgieA. NUNLEY et als} In Smith County Court  Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk and Commissioner in the above cause, Fifty Eight & 34/100 Dollars (Less 1.25 for this receipt) On my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of lands belonging to the Estate of my father A.W. NUNLEY decd Sold & Distributed under decree of the Smith County Court. This July 3^rd 1889.  Sallie NUNLEY

 

$58.34  N.M. NUNLEY et als VS Georgie.A. NUNLEY et als} In Smith County Court  Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk & Commissioner in the above cause Fifty eight & 34/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for this receipt) on my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of lands belonging to A.W. NUNLEYs  Estate. Sold & Distributed under decree of the Smith County Court. This July 3^rd 1889.  T.H. KINDRED  Nora. M. KINDRED

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… T.H. KINDRED & Nora KINDRED… and Nora. M. KINDRED - wife of the said T.H. KINDRED, having appeared before me privately & apart… Witness my hand & Official Seal - This 6^th day of July 1889.  E.M. Haynie - Notary Public

 

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$58.34  N.M. NUNLEY et als VS. Georgie.A. NUNLEY et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of JohnB. Jordan Co. Ct. Clk. and Commissioner in the above cause, Fifty eight & 34/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for this receipt) on my Distributive share of the funds arising from the Sale of lands belonging to the estate of A.W. NUNLEY decd. Sold & Distributed under Decree of the Smith County Court. This July 3^rd 1889.  Martha CHAMBERS

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Martha CHAMBERS… Witness my hand & Official Seal This July 6^th 1889.  E.M. Haynie Notary Public

 

$56.84  N.M. NUNLEY et als v Georgie.A. NUNLEY et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan County Court Clerk and Commissioner in the above cause, Fifty six & 84/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for this receipt) on my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of lands belonging to the Estate of A.W. NUNLEY decd. Sold & Distributed under decree of Smith County Court. This July 3^rd 1889.  A.H. BRIM  L.C. BRIM

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… A.H. BRIM & wife L.C. BRIM… And L.C. BRIM… privately & apart… Witness my hand & Official Seal - This 4^th day 1889.  E.M. Haynie Notary Public

 

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$18.34  N.M. NUNLEY et als VS. George.A. NUNLEY et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan, County Court Clerk and Commissioner in the above cause, Eighteen & 34/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for this receipt) on my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of land - belonging to the Estate of A.W. NUNLEY decd. Sold & Distributed under Decree of Smith County Court in said cause. This July 3^rd 1889.  Branch NUNLEY

 

William McCLELLAND vs Wade KEMP et als} Received, July 31^st 1889, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & commissioner in the above cose Seven Dollars & 90 cts less $1.25 for recording this receipt, in full of my distributive share in the estate of Nancy THOMAS Decd – as shown by the decree of the County Court pronounced at the May Term 1874 as shown in minute Book page 348 pronounced in the above cause.  This July 31/89.  Maggie DUKE

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… the foregoing Receiptor… Witness my hand at office in Carthage this July 31^st 1889.  JnoB. Jordan Clk Smith County Court.

 

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D.A. TYREE et als v.s. Albert K. WAGONER et als} In the County Court of Smith Co Tenn.  Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith Co Tenn and Comr in the above cause ($15.00) Fifteen Dollars which I have agreed to accept in full of all my claim to the interest of my decd husband Albert K. WAGONER in the fund arising from the land sold in the above cause belonging to the estate of George WAGONER decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause. This Aug 19^th 1889.  Mary GAINS  J.B. GAINS

 

I agree to the above receipt. A.E. G------

 

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G.A. OLDHAM et als v.s. James RUSSELL et als} Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause, $43.02 in full of my share of the surplus cash payment, and funds arising from 1^st land note arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of James OLDHAM decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said Cause. This August 24^th 1889.  G.A. OLDHAM

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… G.A. OLDHAM… he executed the foregoing… This 24^th day of August 1889.  Jno.B. Jordan  Clk

 

G.A. OLDHAM et als vs. James RUSSELL et als} In Smith County Court  Received of John B. Jordan Clerk of the Smith County Court and Commissioner in the above cause - ($43.02) Forty three and 02/100 Dollars (less $1.25 for this receipt) in full of my distributive share of the funds in his hands arising from the first Land note of the sale of land belonging to the Estate of Jas. OLDHAM, Decd Sold and Distributed by him under the Decree of the Smith County Court in said cause.  This amount is the distribution of the surplus cash payment, and of the 1^st Land note of G.A. OLDHAM - purchaser of the lands.  This June 11^th 1889.  W.T. OLDHAM

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.T. OLDHAM… he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office this 11^th day of June 1889.  John B. Jordan, Clerk By Will A. Jordan D.C.

 

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$27.28  Geo M BURTON et als v.s. Robt BRADLEY et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause Twenty seven and 28/100 dollars. Less 1.25 for recording receipt $1.25 for Power of Atty and $1.25 for recording deed from L.M. BURTON, in full of amt due me on 1^st distribution of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Robt BURTON decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court in said cause, including the interest of L.M. BURTON which belongs to me. This 28^th day of August 1889.  A.M. BURTON by J.P. BURTON Aty in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…JP BURTON… he executed the foregoing… This 28^th day of August 1889.  Jno.B. Jordan Clk.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} We, L.W BURTON & N.C. BURTON have bargained & sold to A.M. BURTON our entire interest in a parcel of land lying in the 12^th District of Smith County Tennessee and bounded as follows, on the East by W.A. MARTIN, on the South by J.L. BURTON, on the West by W.A. MARTIN & North by W.A. MARTIN & Elizabeth RUCKS, for consideration of Forty dollars paid in hand. The said interest being one share of the land of Robt BURTON Decd that we have a good right to convey to the said A.M. BURTON.  This Novr 12^th 1886.  L.M. BURTON  N.C. BURTON

 

State of Texas County of Rockwell} … personally appeared L.M. BURTON & N.C. BURTON wife of the said L.W. BURTON… and the said N.C. BURTON…

 

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… privately & apart… Given under my hand & Seal of office This 12^th day of Novr AD 1886.  WD Barringer Co Clk Rockwell Co Texas

 

Power of Attorney  I A.M. BURTON, by these presents do constitute & appoint J.P. BURTON, my legal & lawful attorney in fact to receive and receipt for me and in my name by him, as said attorney in fact, any moneys now in the hands or that may hereafter come into the hands of the County Court Clerk of Smith County Tennessee derived from the sale of my father’s land And any action done by my said Attorney in fact shall be as valid as if I were present in proper person & doing the same.  This 18^th day of April 1889.  A.M. BURTON

 

State of Tennessee Putnam County} … personally appeared… A.M. BURTON… Witness my hand at office on This 18^th day of April 1889.  A.Bryant Clk.

 

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$9.33 I.B. ROWLAND & others v Jno.S. PRICE et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan, Clk Smith County Court, Nine & 33/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for this receipt) In full of the shares of Rachael LYNCH Decd in the fund arising from the sale of land belonging to the Estate of L.J. ROWLAND Decd - sold & Distributed under decree of Smith County Court in this cause & which amount is paid to me for the benefit of Willie, Eddie, & Mattie LYNCH who are minor children of Rachael LYNCH decd.  This Decr 23^rd 1889.  William (his x mark) LYNCH

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Peersonally appeared… William LYNCH… This December 23^rd 1889.  Will.A. Jordan Dep Clk Smith County Court

 

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$9.33 I.B. ROWLAND & others v Jno.S. PRICE et als} We William LYNCH and Joseph MYER bind ourselves to JB. Jordan Clk of Smith County Court to hold him harmless and to refund to him the sum of Nine Dollars and Thirty Three Cents (less One Dollar and Twenty Five Cents for recording receipt Etc) provided it shall hereafter appear that I am not entitled to receive said amount the same being the shares of Rachel LYNCH decd which is paid to me for the benefit of her (3) Three children, Willie Eddie and Mattie LYNCH, they being minors Dec 23, 1889  William (his x mark) LYNCH  Jos MEYER  Witness Lecompton CLARK

 

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Elizabeth WINKLER’s Estate  Dixon Springs Tenn. July the 20^th 1889.  We the heirs of Mrs Elizabeth WINKLER Decd receive, each from Wade A. WINKLER, Administrator of the Estate of Said deceased $23.86 in full of our Distributive shares of said Estate. Total amount $214.80  J.B. WINKLER  W.A. WINKLER  B.F. KEMP  M.A. KEMP  L.K. KEMP Guardian of Maud Elizabeth KEMP  Alice PIPER  Martha J. GREGORY  Laura A. GREGORY  Susan E. WINKLER  Fannie E. (her x mark) SMITH  James H. GREGORY, Husband of Martha J. GREGORY  H.B. GREGORY Husband of Laura A. GREGORY  M.(W.)H. SMITH husband of Fannie E. SMITH  W.H. (his x mark) PIPER husband of Alice PIPER  Attest C.H. THROP

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W.A. WINKLER, J.B. WINKLER, B.F. KEMP, L.K. KEMP Guardian of Elizabeth KEMP, M.A. KEMP, Alice PIPER, Martha J. GREGORY, L.H. GREGORY, Susan P. WINKLER, & Fannie E. SMITH… In testimony whereof I hereunto affix my Notorial Seal. This 20^th day of July 1889.  C.H. Throp, Notary Public for Smith County Tenn.

 

A true Copy  Test Will.A. Jordan Dep Clk Smith County Court  Sept 9^th 1889

 

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$36.52  James DENTON et.als. vs. Wm WOOTEN et.als.} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan, Clk. of the Smith County Court & Commissioner in this cause, ($36.52) Thirty Six & 52/100, Dollars, (Less $1.25 for this receipt) In full of the share of Jno POPE in the 1^st Distribution of the funds arising from the Sale of the lands belonging to the Estate of Benjamin WOOTEN Decd, Sold & Distributed by him under decree of the said Court in said cause.  This September 17^th 1889.  J.S. THOMAS

 

See this book P-363 for transfer

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.S. THOMAS… he executed the above… Witness my hand This September 17^th 1889.  Jno.B. Jordan, Clk, By Will.A. Jordan, D.C.

 

$109.58  James DENTON, et.als. v Wm WOOTEN, et.als.} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan, Clk & Commissioner in the above cause, One hundred, nine & 58/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for this receipt and $1.50 for Power of Atty.) in full of Jno WOOTENs share in the 1^st Distribution of the funds in his hands arising from the Sale of lands belonging to the Estate of Benjamin WOOTEN Decd Sold & Distributed under Decree of the Smith County Court in the above styled Cause.  Witness my hand This Septr 17^th 1889.  JnoB. WOOTEN By J.G. BROWN Atty in fact.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.G. BROWN (Atty in fact for John B. WOOTEN)… he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at Office Sept 17 1889.  Jno.B. Jordan, Clk, By Will.A. Jordan D.C.

 

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Power of Atty

Know all men by these presents that I, J.B. WOOTEN of Crittendon County Kentucky Do hereby nominate and appoint James G. BROWN, of Smith County Tennessee, my attorney in fact to Demand, receive, take charge of, for me and in my name from the executor or Administrator with the will annexed of my deceased father Benjamin WOOTEN, or of any other person having possession of or liable for the same, a legacy bequeathed to me by the said Benjamin WOOTEN Decd both real and personal, and from the Executor or administrator of my mother, Hannah WOOTEN Decd late of Smith County Tennessee, a legacy bequeathed to me, or a Distributive share, which may be due me, out of the Estate of the said Hannah WOOTEN real, personal, or mixed, and also from the administrator of my deceased brother Lee WOOTEN, or any other person having possession of or liable for the same, a Distributive share which may be due me, out of the real & personal estate of the said Lee WOOTEN, decd all late of the County of Smith and State of Tennessee, and all necessary receipts, bonds and acquittances for me and in my name, to Execute for and about the same.  I Do further Empower my said attorney to sue for & receive the same, or any part thereof, either or both real & personal or mixed and of any kind and description and Defend all suits touching the same wherein I am, or may be made a defendant, Especially the suits I understand is now pending in the Chancery Court at Carthage, instituted by Sylvanus STOKES & wife against Iveson ENOCH, et.als. and for these purposes, to employ such counsel, or other aid, as he may need, and to Do all other things necessary to accomplish the objects of this power, at my Expense and charge, and I Do hereby ratify & confirm all the lawful acts and Doings of my said attorney in the premises, as fully as if I were present and Doing the same myself.  In testimony whereof, I have hereto set my name. This 16^th day of February 1884.  J.B. WOOTEN

 

State of Kentucky Crittendon County} Personally appeared… the within bargainor… acknowledged that he executed the within… Witness my hand at Office, This the 3^rd day of Mch, 1884  D.Woods, Clerk

 

State of Kentucky Crittendon County} I, J.P. Pierce, presiding Judge…

 

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…certify that D.Woods…was at the time of signing… Clerk… In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & Seal This the 3^rd day of March 1884.  J.P. Pierce, Presiding Judge of the Crittendon County Court.

 

$109.58  James DENTON et.als. V Wm WOOTEN, et.als.} Received of Jno.B. Jordan Clk & Commissioner in the above cause, One hundred-nine & 58/100 Dollars, (Less 1.25 for this receipt.) In full of my share of the 1^st Distribution of the funds in his hands arising from the Sale of lands belonging to the Estate of Benjamin WOOTEN Decd Sold & Distributed by him under Decree of the Smith County Court in said cause.  This Sept 18^th 1889.  Martha R. DENTON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Martha R. DENTON… This September 18^th 1889.  Jno.B. Jordan, Clk, By Will.A. Jordan D.C.

 

$109.58  James DENTON, et.als. VS. Wm WOOTEN, et.als.} Received of Jno.B. Jordan, Clk, & Commissioner in the above cause, One hundred & Nine & 58/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for this receipt) In full of my Distributive Share of the funds in his hands of the 1^st Distribution of the funds arising from the sale of lands belonging to the Estate of Benjamin WOOTEN Decd Sold & Distributed by him under Decree of the Smith County in Said Cause.  This Septr 18^th 1889.  J. (?) WOOTTEN

 

$109.58  James DENTON

 

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$109.58  James DENTON et.als. V Wm WOOTEN, Et.als.} In Smith County Court.  Received of JnoB Jordan Clk & Commissioner in the above cause, One hundred, Nine & 58/100 Dollars (Less 1.25 for this receipt & $1.25 for Power of Atty) In full of the share of Nancy WILSON, on 1^st Distribution of the funds in his hands arising from the Sale of land belonging to the Estate of Benjamin WOOTEN Decd Sold & Distributed by him under Decree of Smith County Court in Said cause  This Septr 18^th 1889.  Nancy B. WILSON by J.T. WOOTTEN Atty in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.T. WOOTEN… This Sept 18^th 1889.  Jno.B. Jordan, Clk, By Will.A. Jordan, D.C.

 

Know all men by these presents that I, Nancy B. WILSON, formerly Nancy B. WOOTEN, of Crittendon County in the State of Kentucky, Do by these presents, appoint my brother James T. WOOTEN, of the aforesaid County & State, my agent & Attorney in fact, to receive & receipt for me & in my name & stead for all money or things due me from my father Benjamin WOOTEN Deceased’s Estate. Due me in the County of Smith & State of Tennessee,and I further authorize him to do all things that may be necessary in making settlements, collecting, receipting &c &c in or about or relating to said matter, as fully as I could Do, if there in person, and I hereby ratify & confirm all my atty’s acts, that may be lawfully Done in the premises, or of those done by persons whom he may appoint & authorize to do and attend to said business above related. In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand. This Aug 20^th 1889.  Nancy B. WILSON

 

State of Kentucky Crittendon County} I, D.Woods, Clk… certify that the foregoing… from Mrs Nancy B.WILSON to James T.WOOTEN was this day produced… & duly acknowledged before me… Witness my hand & Seal of said Court Aug 20^th 1889.  D.Woods Clk, By P.C. Moore, D.C.

 

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$109.58  James DENTON et.als. V Wm WOOTEN et als}  in Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan, Clk. & Comr in the above cause, ($109.58) One hundred, Nine & 58/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for receipt). In full of my share of the 1^st Distribution of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of lands belonging to the Estate of Benjamin WOOTEN Decd Sold & Distributed by him under decree of the Smith County Court in said cause.  This Sept 18^th 1889.  C.C. (her x mark) ENOCH  {“LS”}  Witnesses  Geo.H. GLASS  J.B. BRADLEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… G.H. GLASS and J.B. BRADLEY, subscribing witnesses… they were acquainted with Mrs Catherine ENOCH the receiptor… Witness my hand at Office.  This 18^th day of Septr 1889.  JohnB. Jordan, Clk, By Will.A. Jordan, D.C.

 

$36.52 2/3  James DENTON, Et.als. V Wm WOOTEN et als.} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan, Clk & Commissioner in this cause, Thirty six & 52 2/3/100 Dollars. (Less $1.25 for this receipt) In full of my share of the 1^st distribution of the funds in his hands arising from the Sale of lands belonging to the Estate of Benjamin WOOTEN Decd Sold & Distributed under Decree of the Smith County Court in this cause.  This Sept 20^th 1889.  James M. POPE

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…

 

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W.H. BEASLEY’s Estate  $1054.93 ¼  Received of Jno.A. FITE, Executor of W.H. BEASLEY, as follows, June 22,1882, Five hundred Dollars.  Aug 27^th 1883, One hundred & twenty five dollars. Mch 28^th 1887, Sixty two dollars & .50 cents. Sept 5^th 1887, Sixty two dollars & .50¢ and of this date Fifty four dollars & 93 ¼ cents. My intestate, E.M. BLANKENSHIP received of Said Executor in her lifetime April 29^th 1881, twenty five dollars, and through A.C. BEASLEY her Atty in fact, May 27^th 1882, One hundred Dollars, All of which sums amount to the sum of One thousand & fifty four dollars & 93 ¼ cents, and is in full of the amount due the Estate of E.M. BLANKENSHIP under the will of W.H. BEASLEY.  “Given in Duplicate”)  This Sept 25^th 1889.  J.J. BLANKENSHIP, Admr of E.M. BLANKENSHIP, Decd

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.J. BLANKENSHIP… he executed the foregoing… This September 25^th 1889.  Jno.B. Jordan, Clk By Will.A. Jordan, D.C.

 

$1054.93 ¼  W.H. BEASLEY’s Estate  Received of Jno.A. FITE, Executor of W.H. BEASLEY, One thousand & fifty four dollars & 93 ¼ cents, as follows: May 29^th 1882, One hundred & twenty five dollars, March 29^th 1883 One hundred & twenty five dollars: June 4^th 1882, Five hundred dollars. August 7^th 1884, One hundred & twenty five dollars. July 21^st 1887, Sixty two dollars & fifty cents. Sept 10^th 1887, Sixty two dollars & fifty cents, and this day, Fifty four dollars & 93 ¼ cents, being in full of the amount due me from the Estate of W.H. BEASLEY decd  (“Given in duplicate”).  This October 4^th 1889.  “S.W. DIRICKSON”  “Permelia DIRICKSON”

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… S.W. DIRICKSON & wife Permelia DIRICKSON…And Mrs Permelia DIRICKSON… privately & apart… Witness Jno.B. Jordan, Clk of Said Court at Office This the 4^th day of October 1889.  Jno.B. Jordan, Clk, By Will.A. Jordan, D.C.

 

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$36.52  James DENTON & wife et als. v.s. Wm WOOTEN et als.} In Smith County Court.  Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause Thirty six & 52 2/3/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt &c my share of 1^st distribution of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Benjamin WOOTEN decd sold and distributed under decree of said County Court in said cause.  This Oct 7^th 1889.  Minnie MOFIELD  WM MOFIELD

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W.M. MOFIELD and wife Minnie MOFIELD… and Mrs Minnie MOFIELD… privately and apart… This Oct 7^th 1889.  JnoB. Jordan Clerk

 

$73.04}  James DENTON & others V} William WOOTEN, et.als.} Received of Jno.B. Jordan, Clk & Comr in the above cause Seventy three & 04/100 Dollars- (Less $1.25 for this receipt) in full of the Distributive share of Wm WOOTEN and Thos WOOTEN of the 1^st Distribution of the funds arising from the sale of lands belonging to the Estate of Benjamin WOOTEN Decd- Sold & Distributed by him under Decree of the Smith County Court in Said Cause.  This Oct 7^th 1889.  Abe SMITH gdn of Wilim WOOTEN & Tomas WOOTEN

 

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W.H. BEASLEY’s Est.

$1054.93 ¼ }}  Received of John A. FITE executor of W.H. BEASLEYs one thousand and fifty four dollars and 93 ¼ cts as follows: May 29,1882, One hundred and twenty five dollars: June 14, 1882, Five hundred dollars, March 19,1883, One hundred and twenty five dollars, Aug – 1884, One hundred and twenty five dollars, June 21, 1887, Sixty two dollars and 50 cts, September 5, 1887, Sixty two dollars and 50 cents. And this day fifty four dollars and 93 ¼ cents, being in full of amount due me under the will of W.H. BEASLEY dec’d (Given in duplicate) this Sept. 7, 1889.  Matilda HALEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…Matilda HALEY… Witness my hand at office this 7 day of Sept. 1889.  John B Jordan Clerk

 

$231.44}} Received of John A FITE executor of E.O. GRIZZARD Two hundred and thirty one dollars and 44 cts. In full of all that is oweing to me from the estate of E.O. GRIZZARD, having heretofore rec’d the balance of said estate due me.  This Sept. 7, 1889.  Matilda HALEY

 

$2109.22 ½ }}  Received of John A. FITE executor of E.O. GRIZZARD Twenty one hundred and nine dollars and 22 ½ cents as follows: Jan. 14, 1884, Fourteen and seventy four dollars and 69 ½ cents, July 28, 1884, Two hundred and fifty dollars, Aug. 30, 1887, one hundred and twenty five dollars. And at this date, two hundred and fifty nine dollars and 53 cents. In full of the amount due me under the will of E.O. GRIZZARD decd (Given in duplicate) this Sept.7, 1889.  Mahala RAIFORD By J.W. DUFFY Atty in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J. W. DUFFY…

 

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… Witness my hand at this office this 7 day of Oct 1889.  J.B. Jordan Clerk By Will A. Jordan D.C.

 

$1054.9 ¾  Received of John A. FITE, executor of W.H. BEASLEY One thousand and fifty four dollars and 93 ¼ cents as follows, July 14,1882, six hundred and twenty five dollars. July 2, 1883, one hundred and twenty five dollars. July 28, 1884, One hundred and twenty five dollars. July 14, 1887, Sixty two dollars and fifty cents. Aug 30, 1887, Sixty two dollars and fifty cents. And this day fifty four dollars and 93 ¼ cents. Being in full of the amount due me under the will of W.H. BEASLEY dec’d (Given in duplicate) This Sept. 7, 1889.  Mahala RAIFORD By J.W. DUFFY Atty in fact

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.W. DUFFY… Witness my hand at office this 7 day of Sept. 1889.  John B Jordan Clerk By Will A Jordan D.C.

 

$ 1054.93 ¼ }  Received of John A. FITE executor of W.H. BEASLEY, One thousand and fifty four dollars and 93 ¼ cents as follows. May 27, 1882, one hundred and twenty five dollars. June 14 1882, Five hundred dollars. March 19, 1883, One hundred and twenty five dollars. Jan. 27, 1889, Sixty two dollars and 50 cts. Aug. 7, 1884, One hundred and twenty five dollars. Sept. 10 1889, Sixty two dollars and 50 cents. And at this date, fifty four dollars and 93 ¼ cents. in full of the amount due me under the will of W.H. BEASLEY dec’d (Given in duplicate) This Sept. 7, 1889.  A.C. BEASLEY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…

 

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… A.C. BEASLEY… he executed the above receipt… Witness my hand at office this 7 day of Sept. 1889.  JnoB. Jordan Clerk By Will A. Jordan D.C.

 

$1054.93 ¼ }}  Recd of Jno.A. FITE, Executor of W.H. BEASLEY, One thousand & fifty four dollars & .93 ¼ cents as follows. May 27 1882, One hundred & twenty five dollars. March 19^th 1883 One hundred & twenty five dollars, March 19^th 1883 One hundred & twenty five Dollars June 14 1882, Five hundred Dollars. July 28 1884 One hundred & twenty five Dollars, Jany 17^th 1887 Sixty two Dollars & .50 Cents. August 30^th 1887, Sixty two Dollars & .50 cents and of this date, Fifty four Dollars & .93 ¼ cents, being in full of the amount due me under the will of W.H. BEASLEY dec’d (“Given in Duplicate”) this Septr 7^th 1889  Sallie DUFFY

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Mrs Sallie DUFFY… This Septr 7^th 1889.  Jno.B. Jordan Clk By Will A Jordan D.C.

 

$1054.93 ¼ }}  Received of Jno.A. FITE Executor of W.H. BEASLEY One thousand & fifty four dollars & 93 ¼ cents as follows. May 27 1882, One hundred & twenty five Dollars June 14 1882, Five hundred Dollars, Jany 15^th 1884 One hundred & twenty five Dollars. Aug 16^th  1884, One hundred & twenty five Dollars. Jany 21 1887, Sixty two Dollars & 50 cents, Sept 5^th 1887 Sixty two Dollars & 50 cts & of this date, Fifty four Dollars & 93 ¼ cents in full of amount due me under the will of W.H. BEASLEY Dec’d (“Given in Duplicate”) This Sept 7 1889.  Polly BRADLEY.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Mrs Polly BRADLEY… This September 7^th 1889.  Jno B Jordan Clk By Will. A. Jordan D.C.

 

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$2439.46 ½ }}  Received of John A. FITE Executor of W.H. BEASLEY, Twenty four hundred and thirty nine dollars & 46 ½ cents, as follows. July 23^rd 1884, One thousand dollars. July 12^th 1887, five hundred dollars. August 30^th 1887, five hundred dollars. And of this date, four hundred & thirty nine & 46 1/2/100 Dollars. The said Fite, as such Executor has produced and shown me the following receipts, signed by Major A. BEASLEY my testator, as follows, May 2^nd 1882, One thousand Dollars June 14^th 1882, Four thousand dollars, March 5^th 1883, One thousand dollars. All of which amounts to the sum of eight thousand four hundred & thirty nine & 46 1/2/100 Dollrs, being in full of the amount due Major A. BEASLEY, under the will of W.H. BEASLEY. (“Given in Duplicate”) This Septr 7^th 1889. E.W. TURNER Exr of M.A. BEASLEY Decd.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… E.W. TURNER… This September 7^th 1889.  Jno.B. Jordan Clk By Will.A. Jordan D.C.

 

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James DENTON & wife  vs. Wm WOOTEN, et als.} Received of Jno.B. Jordan, Clerk & Commissioner in the above cause, Thirty Six & 52/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for recording this receipt) in full of the share of Bettie BRADLEY - on the 1^st Distribution of the funds arising from the sale of lands belonging to the Estate of Benjamin WOOTEN Decd Sold & Distributed by him under decree of the Smith County Court in said cause. I having purchased said above from Bettie BRADLEY (See Deed in Registrars Office Book #  Registrars Office of Smith County) This Oct 19 1889.  Frank (his x mark) BRADLEY  witness J.B. LESTER

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Frank BRADLEY…This October 19^th 1889.  Will A. Jordan Dep Clk.

 

George ENOCH et als v.s. Jno A. FITE Guardian et als} Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause, Four Hundred and thirty six and 39/100 dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt &c $200.00 of which is paid to me by order of the court out of the funds arising from the sale of the lands in the above cause before distribution, and $236.34 of which is in full of my distributive share of said land funds as an heir and distributee of the estate of Reece ENOCH decd.  This Oct 22^nd 1889.  J.M. ENOCH

 

State of Tennessee Smith County}  Personally appeared…J.M. ENOCH… he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand Oct 22^nd 1889.  JnoB Jordan Clk

 

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B.A. TRAWEEK et als v.s. Jno C.BALLARD et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause Nine and 91/100 dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt &c on my share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of Robt TRAWEEK decd sold and distributed under decree of said Court in said cause This Oct 23^rd 1889.  Suthard R. (his x mark) LYNCH  Witness L.K. KEMP

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… S.R. LYNCH… Witness my hand Oct 23^rd 1889.  JnoB Jordan Clk

 

M. LANCASTER et als vs J.C. COWAN et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of John B Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and Commissioner in the above cause Eight Dollars & forty five cents being the amount due J.C. COWAN by decree of date of June 15^th 1888 and interest thereon to this date, less $1.25 for recording this receipt. This October 26st 1889.  J.C. COWAN By B.f.C. Smith Atty

 

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$29.55  George ENOCH et als v.s. Jno A. FITE Gdn et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk and Comr in the above cause Twenty nine and 55/100 dollars less 1.25 for recording this receipt &c in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands sold and distributed under decree of said Court in said cause.  This Oct 28^th 1889.  B.F. WILSON

 

$1964.00  Received of Geo R ALLEN Administrator of M.D. ALLEN decd Nineteen Hundred and sixty four dollars in full of amounts due from him out of the personal estate of M.D. ALLEN decd. Our shares have been paid by him as follows: To W.P. ALLEN $376.00 T.C. ALLEN $418.00 J.B. ALLEN $418.00 Mrs. Delila ALLEN $376.00 and to (Dr)?) J.F. MEADOR as guardian for Lucinda and Mary J. WATERS $376.00 The reason why two shares of T.C. & J.B. ALLEN are larger than the rest is because the others have received advancements amounting to $42.00 each and this is a full settlement of the personal estate of said M.D. ALLEN including all advancements. This Nov 4^th 1889.  W.P. ALLEN  T.C. ALLEN  J.B. ALLEN  Delilah ALLEN By T.C. ALLEN her order.  J.F. MEADOR Guardian for Lucinda and Mary J WATERS

 

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$590.24  Geo R.ALLEN et als v.s. J.F. MEADOR et als} In Smith County Court  Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith Co Tenn and Comr in the above cause, Five Hundred and ninety dollars and 24 cents less 1.25 for recording receipt and 25 cts each for acknowledgements which amounts by agreement of all the heirs is paid to us respectively as follows: To Wm P. ALLEN $168.00 To TC ALLEN $168.00 To JB ALLEN $168.00 and to J.F. MEADOR guardian for Mary J. WATERS $84.32 on our distributive shares of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of M.D. ALLEN decd sold and distributed under decree of said court in said cause.  This Nov 4^th 1889.  W.P. ALLEN  T.C. ALLEN  J.B. ALLEN  J.F. MEADOR Guardian for Mary J WATERS

 

I agree that the above is correct and that the aforesaid heirs are entitled to all the above amount, and I do not come into this distribution because of land advanced to me by my father.  Nov 4^th 1889.  Geo R. ALLEN.

 

H.M. BRIDGEWATER Admr &c v.s. Enoch MATTHEWS et als} Received of Jno.B. Jordan former County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Commissioner in the above cause Two and 25/100 dollars in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land sold in the above cause belonging to the estate of my grandfather Claiborne MATTHEWS decd This May 18^th 1894.  W.A. KNIGHT

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…W.A. KNIGHT… he executed said receipt… This May 18, 1894.  L.A. Ligon Clerk

 

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$208.20  B.A. TRAWEEK et als, v.s. Jno C.BALLARD et als.} In the County Court of Smith Co Tenn.  Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk and Comr in the above cause Two Hundred and eight and 20/100 dollars, less 2.50 for recording receipt and Power of Atty on my share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Robt TRAWEEK decd sold and distributed under decree of the said County Court in said cause, and this amt paid by order of the Court  See M.B. No 6 Page 136.  This Nov 6^th 1889.  Matilda WHITTAN by AE GARRETT, Atty in fact

 

State of Tenn. Smith County} Personally appeared… A.E. GARRETT… he executed the above… Given at my office Dec 16^th 1889.  Jno B Jordan Clerk

 

Power of Attorney  Know all men by these Presents, that I Matilda WHITTEN, County of Howell, State of Missouri have made constituted and appointed and by these presents do make constitute and appoint William FARMER of Howell County, Missouri my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name place and stead, to collect, ask and demand, receipt and receive for any and all sum of money or other property that may be coming to me or for me from Robert TRAWEEK, Administrator of the estate of Robert TRAWEEK, decd or other person having the same in charge as heirs of the said Robert TRAWEEK decd. Such share or shares I might be entitled to or may be entitled to in said Estate, Being located in Smith County in the State of Tennessee, Giving and Granting to my said Attorney full power and authority to do and perform all and every act and thing whatsoever requisite and necessary to be required to be done in and about the premises as fully to all intents and purposes as I might or could do if personally present at the doing thereof. With full power of substitution or revocation, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney or his substitutes may or shall lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  In testimony whereof I Matilda WHITTEN have hereunto set my hand and seal this the 9^th day of December A.D. 1887.  Matilda WHITTEN

 

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State of Missouri County of Howell} … personally came Matilda WHITTEN… In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed my official seal at my office in Silver Springs the day and year first above written. My term of office will expire as Notary Public June 3 1891.  Isaac A Nooman Notary Public

 

$29.54  Geo. ENOCH et als. v.s. JnoA FITE et als.} In Smith Co Court  Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk and Comr in the above cause Twenty nine and 54/100 dollars less 1.25 for receipt &c in full of my share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Reece ENOCH decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause. This Nov 11^th 1889.  T.R. WILSON

 

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$236.39  Geo. ENOCH et als. v.s. JnoA. FITE et als.} In the County Court of Smith Co Tenn.  Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause Two Hundred and thirty six and 39/100 less 1.25 for receipt &c in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Reece ENOCH decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause. This Nov 23^rd 1889.  W.D. ENOCH

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.D. ENOCH… he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office this Nov 23^rd 1889.  JnoB Jordan Clk

 

$29.54  Geo ENOCH et.als. v.s. JnoA. FITE et als.} In the County Court of Smith Co Tenn.  Received of JnoB. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause $29.54 Twenty nine and 54/100 less 1.25 for recording receipt &c in full of my share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Reece ENOCH decd sold and distributed under decree of said Court in said cause. This Dec 19^th 1889.  M.(?) C. WILSON

 

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$236.39  George ENOCH et als v.s. JnoA. FITE et als.} In the County Court of Smith County Tenn.  Received of JnoB Jordan County Court Clerk of said County and comr in the above cause Two Hundred and thirty six and 39/100 dollars less 1.25 for receipt &c in full of the distributive shares of my wards James LUCK, Thomas W LUCK, John R LUCK, Dora M LUCK and Francis LUCK of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Reece ENOCH decd said wards being grandchildren of said Reece ENOCH and as such entitled to 1/7 of his estate as representatives of their Mother. Said lands sold and distributed under decree of said court in said cause. This Decr 27^th 1889.  J.M. LUCK gardian

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.M. LUCK… she executed the foregoing… This Decr 27^th 1889.  JnoB Jordan Clk

 

$9.90  B.A. TRAWEEK, et als, v Jno.C. BALLARD et. als.} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan Clerk & Commissioner in the above cause, Nine & 90/100 Dollars. (Less $1.25 for this receipt) in full of my share of the 1^st Distribution of the funds in his hands, arising from the sale of lands belonging to the Estate of Robert TRAWEEK Decd Sold & Distributed under decree of the Smith County Court in said cause. This Decr 11^th 1889.  Rhoda PEAK (nee LYNCH)  M.P. (his x mark) PEAK

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… M.P. PEAK & wife Rhoda PEAK… And Rhoda PEAK… privately and apart… witness my hand 7 Notarial Seal at Office This 11^th day of Decr 1889.  B.A. James Notary Public

 

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$130.26}} John S. NIXON et als V W.H. NIXON, et als} In Smith County Court  Received of Jno.B. Jordan Clerk & Commissioner in the above cause, One hundred & thirty & 26/100 Dollars, (Less $1.25 for this receipt) in full of my share of the 1^st Distribution of the funds in the above cause arising from the sale of land in this cause belonging to the estate of Thomas NIXON decd Sold & Distributed by him under decree of the County Court in this cause.  This Decr 5^th 1889.  J.S. NIXON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.S. NIXON… he executed the foregoing… This the 5^th day of December 1889.  Will.A. Jordan D.C.

 

130.26}} John S. NIXON, et als. V W.H. NIXON et als.} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan Clk & Comr in this cause One hundred & thirty & 26/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for this receipt.) in full of Mollie NIXON’s share of the funds in this cause on the 1^st Distribution of the funds arising from the sale of lands belonging to the Estate of Thomas NIXON Decd Sold & Distributed under Decree of Smith Co. Ct. in this cause.  This Decr 5^th 1889.  J.S. NIXON Guardian of Mollie NIXON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.S. NIXON Grdn… he Executed the above… Witness my hand at Office This Decr 5, 1889.  Will.A. Jordan Dep Clk Smith County Court

 

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$260.52}} John S. NIXON et als. V W.H. NIXON et als} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan Clk & Comr in the above cause, Two hundred & Sixty & 52/100 Dollars- ($260.52) Less $1.25 for this receipt) in full of the shares of Thomas NIXON & Fannie WALKER ($130.26 to each heir.) in the first distribution of the funds arising from the sale of land in this cause belonging to the Estate of Thomas NIXON decd Sold under decree of Smith County Court in this cause.  The above named parties transferred to me all their interest in this land - for Deed See Registers books of Smith County.  This December 5^th 1889.  J.S. NIXON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.S. NIXON… he Executed the foregoing… This Decr 5^th 1889.  Will.A. Jordan Deputy Clerk.

 

130.26}} Jno.S. NIXON, et, als, V W.H. NIXON, et, als,} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan Clk & Commissioner in this cause. ($130.26) One hundred, thirty & 26/100 Dollars, (Less $1.25 for this receipt) In full of my share of the 1^st Distribution of the funds arising from the sale of land in this cause belonging to Thomas NIXON’s Est.  This Decr 5^th 1889  J.A. NIXON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.A. NIXON… he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at Office in Carthage Tenn  This the 5^th day of December 1889.  Will.A. Jordan Dep. Clk. Smith County Court.

 

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130.26}} Jno.S. NIXON. et. als. V W.H. NIXON, et. als.} In Smith County Court.  Received of Jno.B. Jordan. Clk & Comr in this cause, One hundred-thirty & 26/100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for this receipt) it being Robert NIXON’s share of the 1^st Distribution of the funds in his hands arising from the sale of lands belonging to the estate of Thomas NIXON’s Est - sold under decree of the Smith Co. Ct. in this cause.  This Decr 5^th 1889.  J.A. NIXON Guardian for Robert NIXON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… J.A. NIXON… he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at Office Decr 5^th 1889.  Will A Jordan Depuyt Clk. Smith County Court.

 

$84.32  Geo R. ALLEN et als v.s. JF MEADOR et als}} In Smith Co Court.  Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn. And Comr in the above cause Eighty four and 32/100 dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt &c on my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of M.D. ALLEN decd sold and distributed under decree of said County Court in said cause.  This 6^th day of Novr 1889.  J.T. McCLANAHAN  Lucinda McCLANAHAN

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… JT McCLANAHAN… And Lucinda McCLANAHAN wife of the said J.T. McCLANAHAN…privately and apart… Witness my hand and Notorial seal at Office this 6^th day of Nov 1889.  Wm Odum Notary Public  (A true copy Attest Jno B Jordan Clk)

 

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$159.60}}  J.R. SMITH}  Received, Decr 2^nd 1889, of J.H. BAIRD, Receiver of the real estate of J.R. SMITH decd ($159.60) One hundred & fifty nine & 60/100 Dollars – (being twenty two & 80/100 Dollars to each share) in full of amount due us for rents as shown by his final settlement with the Clerk of the County Court of Smith County Settlement made to Decd 5^th 1889.  A.E. PASCHALL  L.A. MOORE  G.C. MOORE  Mary E. SMITH  Mary E SMITH Gdn of Zuleika GILL  Z.P. MOORE  Josie O. GIBSON by B.f.C. SMITH Attry in fact  B.f.C. SMITH Admr of A.C. GILL  B.f.C. SMITH

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…A.E. PASCHALL, Mary E. SMITH & Mary E. SMITH Guardian for Zuleika GILL… Also came L.A. MOORE wife of Geo.C. MOORE privately & apart… Witness my hand & Notorial Seal at Office This the 4^th day of Decd 1889.  Wm Odum Notary Public

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Geo.C. MOORE, Z.P. MOORE, B.f.C. SMITH, & B.f.C. SMITH Admr. of A.C. GILL, decd & Josie.O.GIBSON by B.f.C. SMITH, Atty in fact… Witness my hand at office This 5^th day of Decr 1889.  Jno.B. Jordan Clk By Will.A. Jordan D.C.

 

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$208.20 1/3/  B.A. TRAWEEK et als vs. Jno C. BALLARD et als} In the County Court of Smith Co Tenn  Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk and Comr in the above cause Two Hundred and eight and 20 1/3/100 dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt &c, on my share of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Robt TRAWEEK decd sold and distributed under decree of said Court in said cause. For this distribution See order of Court M.B. No 6 Page 136. This Dec 16^th 1889.  R.B. TRAWEEK

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… R.B. TRAWEEK… he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office This Decr 16^th 1889.  Jno B. Jordan Clk

 

$182.18  B.A. TRAWEEK et als. v.s. Jno C. BALLARD et als.} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith County Tenn and Comr in the above cause One Hundred and eighty two and 18/100 dollars less $6.25 fees for recording five powers of Attry &c and 1.25 recording receipt &c the shares of Benj F. FARMER  Wm.S. FARMER, Jno.R. FARMER  Juda WARD, Ida R FARMER (now Ida R. McGRAW)  James O. FARMER and Fannie B. FARMER of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Robt TRAWEEK decd and paid out by order of said Court See M.B. No 6 Pages 136 and    . Said amt being $26.02 1//100 to each. Less the aforesaid fees prorated.  This Decr 16^th 1889.  A.E. GARRETT Attorney in fact for the above named parties.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… A.E. GARRETT… he executed the foregoing… Witness my hand at office, Dec 16^th 1889.  Jno B. Jordan, Clerk

 

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Know all men by these presents that I Wm T FARMER of the County of Howell & State of Missouri Attorney in fact for Judah WARD and Joseph WARD, Mary J. CLARK, JnoR. FARMER, Benjamin F. FARMER, Wm S. FARMER and Matilda WHITTEN and Guardian for Ida R. FARMER, James O. FARMER and Fannie B.FARMER aged respectively, ten, seventeen and twenty years have this day made, constituted and appointed A.E. GARRETT of the County of Smith & State of Tenn my true and lawful Attorney in fact for me and those I represent and in our names, place and stead to demand and receive and receipt for any and all the moneys that may be due each & all of us from the estate of Robert TRAWEEK (decd) that are now or may hereafter come into the hands of the Clerk of the County Court of Smith County, Tennessee or any other person holding the same giving and granting unto our said Attorney full power & authority to sign our names to any receipt or other instrument of writing necessary for the purpose of enabling our said Attorney to draw our shares in said estate from said Clerk or other person having custody of the same in as full and ample a manner as if we were present and doing the same our-selves and to do all other acts and things necessary & proper for the purpose of carrying into Effect the objects and purposes of this power of Attorney and each of us hereby ratify and confirm all the acts & doings of our said Attorney in the premises as fully as if we were present and doing the same ourselves this the 25^th day of October 1889.  Judah WARD Atty in fact, Joseph WARD Attorney in fact, Mary J CLARK Atty in fact, Benjamin FARMER Attorney in fact, WmS. FARMER Atty in fact, Matilda WHITTEN Attorney in fact, GW FARMER Attorney in fact for each.  Ida R. FARMER by G.W. FARMER, Guardian, James A. FARMER by W.T. FARMER, Guardian, Fannie B. FARMER by W.T. FARMER, Guardian.

 

State of Missouri County of Howell} On this 25^th day of Octiober 1889… personally appeared… W.T. FARMER…he did so… for the purposes therein mentioned… In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal & affixed…

 

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… my official seal at my office in Willow Springs on the day & year last above written.  George Patterson Notary Public.

 

State of Missouri County of Howell} I D.F. Martin, Judge…certify that William T FARMER was on the 14^th day of December 1887 duly appointed Guardian & Curator of the personal Estate of Ida R FARMER, James O FARMER & Fannie B. FARMER Minors aged respectively 16-19 and 9 years old… In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and affix the seal of said Court, at office in the West Plain, Mo. This 14^th day of Decr 1887.  D.F. Martin, Judge of Probate

 

State of Missouri County of Howell}… personally appeared…W.T. FARMER and Alice SASS… they were personally acquainted with Sarah C. FARMER, wife of W.T. FARMER, in her lifetime & that she died in the County of Howell in the State of Missouri, on or about the 10^th day of  August 1886 and that she left surviving her, the following named children, to wit” John R.FARMER, Mary Jane FARMER, Judah FARMER, W.S. FARMER, Ida R. FARMER, Benj. F. FARMER, James O. FARMER & Fannie B. FARMER, who are still living and are all her children & heirs at law that are now living. They further state Mary Jane married B.F. CLARK and that she is still living and further state that Judah FARMER married  Joseph WARD & further state that Ida R. FARMER married Madison McGRAW, and all are still living.  W.T. FARMER.  Alice SASS.

 

State of Missouri County of Howell}}On this the Seventh day of November 1889… personally appeared W.T. FARMER and Alice SASS…

 

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… In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my official seal, at my office in Willow Springs, Mo. The day & year last above written… George Patterson Notary Public

 

“General Power of Attorney”

Know all men by these presents that Joseph WARD and Judah WARD of Howell County & State of Missouri have made constituted and appointed and by these presents do make constitute and appoint William T FARMER of Howell County Missouri our true & lawful attorney for us & in our name & for our use, to collect & wind up certain estate of Robert TRAWEEK decd. late of Smith County Tennessee owned by Judah WARD wife of said Joseph WARD as an heir at law of the said Robert TRAWEEK, decd Giving & Granting unto him, said Attorney, by these presents full power and authority, in & about the premises, to have, use, and take all lawful ways & means in our name for the purposes aforesaid, To sell and convey any and all real  Estate and personal estate owned by Judah WARD as an heir at law of the said Robt TRAWEEK, decd. And generally, do all other acts & things in the law whatsoever, needful & necessary to be done in and about the premises, for us & in our name, to do, Execute & perform as fully & to all intents & purposes as we might or could do if personally present. Hereby ratifying & confirming all & whatsoever the said Attorney shall lawfully do in & about the premises by virtue thereof.  This 6^th day of Decr 1889.  Mrs. Judah WARD  Joseph WARD

 

State of Missouri County of Carter} On this 6^th day of December 1887… personally appeared Joseph WARD & Judah WARD his wife… In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official Seal, at my office in VanBuren, Mo. The day and year first above written… Joel. F. Short. Notary Public.

 

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“Jane WINFREY’s, Est.)

Received of Louisa B. WINFREY Executrix of Jane WINFREY deceased, the amounts set opposite our names being amount in full due us as heirs & legatees of the Estate of Jane WINFREY decd  This Novr 14^th 1889.  1 Louisa B. WINFREY  20.00  2 Alice WINFREY  20.00  3 D.T. WINFREY  20.00  4 Nettie ROBINSON (wife of J.D. ROBINSON)  20.00  5 Alice SMITH (wife of Sion SMITH)  20.00  6 Sion SMITH, Guardian Robt MOONEYHAM  20.00  One hundred & twenty dollars - $120.00  L.B. WINFREY  Alice (her x mark) WINFREY Witness D.S. WINFREY  Nettie ROBINSON  Sion SMITH Grdn R. MOONEYHAM  James D ROBINSON  Alice SMITH  Sion SMITH

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… L.B. WINFREY, Alice WINFREY, D.T. WINFREY, J.D. ROBINSON & wife Nettie ROBINSON, Sion SMITH & wife Alice SMITH & Sion SMITH Guardian of Robt MOONEYHAN… And Nettie ROBINSON… & Alice SMITH… were examined privately & apart… Witness my hand & official Seal This Decr 24 1889  Irenus Beckwith,, Notary Public

 

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Know all men by these presents that we Benjamin F. FARMER and William S. FARMER of the County of Howell in the State of Missouri have made, constituted and appointed and by these presents do make, constitute and appoint William T. FARMER of Howell County Missouri our true and lawful attorney in fact, for us & in our names, place & stead, to collect, ask, & demand receive & receipt for any and all sums of money or other property that may be coming to us, or either of us from B.A. TRAWEEK, Administrator of Robt TRAWEEK deceased, or other persons having the same in charge as heirs of the said Robt TRAWEEK deceased, such share or shares as they may be entitled to in said Estate being located in Smith County, in the State of Tennessee, giving & granting to our said Attorney full power & authority to do & perform all & every act & thing whatsoever requisite & necessary to be done in & about the premises as fully to all intents & purposes as we might or could do, if personally present at the doing thereof with full power of substitution or revocation, hereby ratifying & confirming all that our said attorney or his substitute, may or shall lawfully do, or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands & seals, this 18^th day of November 1887.  Benjamin. F. FARMER  William. S. FARMER

 

State of Misouri, County of Howell} … on this eighteenth day of November 1887… personally came Benjamin F. FARMER & William S. FARMER… In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official Seal, at my office in West Plain, Mo. the day & year first above written…  E.Frank Hynes, Notary Public

 

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Know all men by these presents, that I John. R. FARMER, (Son of W.T. FARMER and Sarah A. FARMER Nee TRAWEEK) of Howell County Missouri, have made, constituted and appointed and by these presents do make, constitute and appoint, W.T. FARMER, my true and lawful attorney in fact, for me & in my name place & stead to demand, collect receive & receipt my interest of, in & to the Estate of Robt TRAWEEK deceased, late of Smith County Tennessee, as heir of Sarah A. FARMER (formerly TRAWEEK) and grandson of Robt TRAWEEK decd, whether in money or in other property, and for the final Settlement of my interest therein full power, giving & granting to my said Attorney full power & authority to do & perform every act & thing whatsoever requisite & necessary to be done in and about the premises as fully to all intents & purposes, as I might or could do if personally present at the doing thereof with full power of substitution & revocation, hereby ratifying & confirming all that my said attorney or his substitute may or shall lawfully do, or cause to be done by virtue hereof.  In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seal  This December 14^th 1887  John R. FARMER

 

State of Misouri County of Howell} … on the 14^th day of December 1887… personally came Jno.R. FARMER… In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my official seal at my office in West Plains, Misouri December 14^th 1887.…  E.Frank Hynes, Notary Public

 

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Know all men by these presents, that I, Mary Jane CLARK of Ozark County, State of Missouri, have made, constituted, and appointed William T. FARMER my true and lawful attorney for me & in my name & for my use, to ask, demand, Sue for, recover & receive, all such sum or sums of money, debts, goods, wares & other demands whatsoever which are, or shall be owing, payable & belonging to me, from the estate of Robt TRAWEEK decd. (in the Estate of Robt TRAWEEK, decd.) in the state of Tennessee, Smith County, as one of the legal heirs of said estate. Giving & granting unto my said attorney by these presents, full power & authority in & about the premises to have, use & take all lawful means & ways, in my name & for the purpose aforesaid, and upon the receipt of any such debt, dues, or sums of money, acquittances or other sufficient discharge for me & in my name, to make & give & generally to do all other acts & things in the law, whatsoever needful & necessary to be done in & about the premises, for me & in my name to do, Execute & perform as fully, & to all intents & purposes, as I myself might or could do if personally present, Attorneys one or more under him for the purpose for him as aforesaid, to make, constitute & revoke at his pleasure. Hereby ratifying & confirming all & whatsoever my attorney shall lawfully do in the premises by virtue hereof.  In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & Seals. This 20^th day of December 1889.  Mary. J. CLARK, {Seal}

 

State of Misouri, County of Ozark} On this 20^th day of December 1889, personally appeared Mary Jane CLARK,… without compulsion or constraint from the said B.F. CLARK (her husband)… In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed my official Seal at my office in the state of Misouri. This the day & year last…

 

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… above written…  G.W. Pearcy, Notary Public

 

26.02 ½ } B.H. TRAWEEK et als, v John C. BALLARD, et als,} In Smith County Court  Received of Jno.B. Jordan, Clk & Commissioner in this cause, (26.02/2) Twenty six & 02 2//100 Dollars (Less $1.25 for this receipt & $1.25 for Power of Atty) of the funds in this cause, belonging to Mary. J. CLARK, said fund arising from the sale of land belonging to the Estate of Robt TRAWEEK decd Sold & Distributed by him under decree of the Smith County Court in this cause.  This January 4^th 1890.  AE GARRETT Atty in fact for Mary. J. CLARK

 

State of Tennessee, Smith County,}

 

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$130.57  S.B. CHAMBERS et als, v.s. Cornelia CHAMBERS et als} In the County Court of Smith Co Tenn  Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk & Comr in the above cause, One Hundred and thirty and 57/100 dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt &c in full of the distributive shares of my wards Mary G, Martha, Wm.F, and Lou D. DILLON of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Saml B. CHAMBERS decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause  This 18^th day of December 1889.  W.M. SAVAGE Guardian

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.M. SAVAGE… he executed the foregoing receipt… Witness my hand Dec 18^th 1889.  Jno B Jordan Clk.

 

$32.64/100  S.B. CHAMBERS et als v.s. Cornelia CHAMBERS et als} Received of Jno B. Jordan County Court Clerk and Comr in the above cause Thirty two and 64/100 dollars in full of the distributive share of my intestate Cora DILLON decd of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Saml B. CHAMBERS decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This Decr 20^th 1889.  John S. CORNWELL Admr of Cora DILLON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Jno S CORNWELL… Witness my hand at office Decr 20^th 1889.  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

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$130. 26 2/7  JnoS. NIXON et als v.s. W.H. NIXON} In the County Court of Smith Co Tenn  Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith Co Tenn & Comr in the above cause One Hundred and thirty and 26 2/7/100 dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt &c my share of the first distribution of the funds arising from the sale of the lands belonging to the estate of Thomas NIXON decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This Dec 18^th 1889.  W.H. NIXON

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… W.H. NIXON… he executed the foregoing receipt… Witness my hand at office Dec 18^th 1889  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

$39.76  Geo OLDHAM et als vs James RUSSELL et als} In Smith County Court  Received of Jno B Jordan County Court Clerk of Smith Co. Tenn and Comr in the above cause Thirty nine and 76/100 Dollars less 1.25 for recording receipt &c Balance in full of my distributive share of the funds arising from the sale of the land belonging to the estate of James F. OLDHAM decd sold and distributed under decree of the County Court of said County in said cause.  This Dec 23^rd 1889.  Sallie J. OLDHAM  J.W. OLDHAM

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared… Sallie J. OLDHAM and J.W. OLDHAM… and Sallie J. OLDHAM wife of the said J.W. OLDHAM… privately and apart… Witness my hand at office Dec 23^rd 1889  Jno B Jordan Clk

 

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James BARRETT’s Estate

$75.00} Received of J.H. BAIRD Executor of James BARRETT decd Seventy five dollars (Less $2.25 for recording this receipt and Letters of Guardianship) it being the shares of my wards, Bob CHRISTIAN, John CHRISTIAN & Charley CHRISTIAN, prorata of the first payment of the funds arising from the sale of lands belonging to the estate of James BARRETT decd. Sold by the Executor on the 1^st of September 1888. Said wards are the children of Mrs Ophelia Jane CHRISTIAN decd. who was a grand-daughter of said James BARRETT decd.  This December 5^th 1889.  J.W. CHRISTIAN Guardian of John, Bob & Charley CHRISTIAN.

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…J.W. CHRISTIAN… he executed the foregoing receipt… Witness my hand This Decr 5^th 1889.  John B. Jordan Clk.

 

A copy.  Will Jordan D.C.

 

“Letters of Guardianship”

State of Tennessee Overton County} To. J.W. CHRISTIAN, a citizen of Overton County.  Whereas, it appearing to the County Court of said County, that John, Bob & Charley CHRISTIAN who are heirs of OJ CHRISTIAN deceased, are minors and the court being satisfied as to your right to the guardianship of said minors, and to you having given bond and qualified according to law, and the court having ordered that letters of guardianship be issued to you:  You are therefore authorized to take into your possession, for the use and benefit of said wards, the profits of the lands, tenements, and hereditaments belonging to said wards, and also the goods, chattels, and other personal estate of the said wards, to bring such suits or actions in relation thereto as may be deemed necessary by you, to return to the next court after the date hereof, a state-…

 

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… ment on oath, of all the estate which shall have come into your hands or persuasion to exhibit annually an account of the profits and disbursements thereof, to return a new list of the estate of said wards two years from the date hereof, and to renew your bond as such, and to faithfully perform all the duties required of you by law in relation to said guardianship, and upon the arrival at full age or sooner if required, to make the person lawfully authorized to receive the same, the residue of said estate, including the profits arising therefrom. Herein fail not.  Witness, R.L. Mitchell Jr. - Clerk of said court at office, this 1^st day of October, 1888, and the year of American Independence.  R.L. Mitchell Jr. Clerk.

 

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Wm McCLELLAND vs Wade KEMP et als} received, September 28 1891, of B.f.C. Smith former Clerk of the County Court of Smith County & commissioner in the above case, Seven Dollars & 91 cents (less $1.00 Clerks fee for recording this receipt.) in full of my distributive share in the estate of Nancy THOMAS Decd as shown by decree of this court pronounced at the May Term 1874. I being one of the two children of Cary DUKE decd formerly Cary THOMAS.  J.C. DUKE

 

State of Tennessee Smith County} Personally appeared…J.C. DUKE… he executed the above receipt… This the 28^th day of September 1891  P.G. Dillard Clerk

 

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