County Court 1858 1866 (part 3 of 8)

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July 4, 1859, continued

Merene E Wade Petition: Merene E Wade states her husband E Wade, late of said county, departed this life on the 23rd day of December 1854 without making a will and that J J Johnson and W Wade were appointed administrations of said estate in 1855 and having settled up the business of the same, J C Hollis was on the Sept 7, 1857 appointed guardian for my seven children, all minors. One of the children, Elizabeth a Wade, departed this life on Dec 31, 1858, lacking by a few months of being 21 years of age and that there has never been a division of property amongst the heirs of said estate and the said Elizabeth, deceased, is owing various debts to individuals amounting to about $200. Request is made that guardian Hollis pay the $200 out of the common fund. Attest: W B Skinner, W T Muse, J C Hollis.

Jonathan Joiner appointed overseer of the road in place of R W Olivar.

Ordered the John Kerby, T C for McNairy County be authorized to release poll tax of overseers of the road who has served 12 months; persons over 50 years of age; persons charged with property they did not have by their being qualified before some Justice of the Peace or Tax Collector.

Lucretia Elizabeth Huggins, formerly Lucretia Elizabeth Farris, daughter of Commadore Farris, deceased, would like to show the court that she intermarried with John Huggins, February last and has moved to Harden County. Said Huggins has applied for her guardianship in Hardin county and given $400 bond, with Thomas Huggins and William H Cherry, security. She would request the Leroy M Huggins be removed as her guardian. Thomas Huggins gave oath to Hardin County Clerk was nearest friend for Lucretia E Huggins that the facts are true.

John Smitherson, M C Cason and Lee Rogers appointed commissioners to superintend
the letting out and building a bridge across Sugar Creek on the Jackson and Purdy Road.

Insolvency suggested of the estate of Joel McCann, dec’d by C A Sawyer.

Court adjourned on Monday afternoon to resume on Tuesday morning July 5, 1859.

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July 4, 1859, continued Tuesday morning: Court met pursuant to adjournment, present the Worshipful J G Gooch; J M Hamm and E C Hurst, Esquires; and W D Jopling, sheriff and Joseph Walker, clerk. Appointed Judges for the August election as follows:

The proceeds of the sale of a man slave of the James Cooper estate be paid over to the
heirs.

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August 1, 1859

Be it remembered that a county court began and held at the court house in the Town of Purdy on the first Monday, it being the first day of August AD, 1859. Present the Worshipful John G Gooch, chairman, E C Hurst and Andy McKenzie, esquires associate, W D Jopling, Sheriff and Joseph Walker, clerk.

C B Jesture appointed overseer of the Bolivar Road from T O Burkhead to the fork of the Jackson road at Mrs Bryants in place of E P Skinner and have the following hands: James A Fry, E. and W B Skinner, Frances Clement, J E Perkins, W E Stewart, S R Stewart, R P Stewart, C C Muse, Jerry Reynolds, John W Reynolds, W T Muse, C C Muse, D W McWilliams, work as 2nd class road.

C C Chamness appointed overseer of the road from Ezekiel Inman to Chamness mill in place of Elijah Morris and have the following hands: W R Pryron, H D Williams, James Scirratt, Willis Osborn, John Morris, Robert Morris, C B Chamness, Henry Chamness and work as 2nd class rd. David McKenzie School Bond in the amount of $8,000. Securities: C C Lewter, Thos Combs and Thos Sanders. McKenzie is the County Trustee but apparently this bond just covers all monies just for the schools.

Marmaduke Thompson authorized to build and erect a saw and grist mill upon a stream
called King Creek at a point about 1 mile north of Campden known as Ingles fish dam.

This day a girl, a free child of color age 3 months at this date, named Mandy was bound
as an apprentice to W L Harrison who gave bond and security. Harrison is to teach her the
occupation of house wifery and will provide sufficient lodging, clothing, etc.

Mary Chamness, an orphan girl age 4 years old was bound as an apprentice to E B Sewell. Said Chamness is not to be absent herself without leave and Sewell is to teach her spelling, reading, writing and arithmetic to the single rule of three and teach her the art and mystery and occupation of house wifery. At the expiration of apprenticeship give her one featherbed and bedstead. Sewell is to provide sufficient lodging, clothing and etc.

R F Stribling was appointed guardian of John, Thomas and Nancy Ann McIntire, minor
heirs of Jno McIntire. Gave bond for $800 with W K Walsh and Wm S Wisdom, security.

Hamilton Laughlin appointed guardian of William, Mary Frances, Virginia C and Sarah
Laughlin, minor heirs of Hamilton Laughlin. Bond set at $200 with W Carroll Moore and W D
Joplin, security.

Wiley Odom renewed his bond as guardian for P J, J H and Sarah E Odom, minor
children of Wiley Odom, dec’d. Bond $200 with N C Riggs and J W Bishop, security.

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August 1, 1859, continued

Thomas M Clayton renewed his bond as guardian for Nancy J McCaskell, minor heir of
D A McCaskell. Bond $480 with A Harris and John Aldrige, security.

Wm K Walsh gave $600 bond as executor of Mary P Lumpkins, dec’d. R F Stribbling
and Wm S Wisdom, security.

Nicholas Smith appointed administrator of Wm Cowan estate. Bond $200 with H B
Wade, security.

The sheriff is to summons the following persons as jurors for the November term of
Circuit court Clerk:

E M Etheridge and George G Michie, constables to wait on the court.

Mary Whitley, widow of J A Whitley, dower of 41 acres laid off by John G Smith, A H
Ingraham, C H Moore.

C H Moore, surveyor of the Elijah Hill land gives report that he sees no conflict in the land but there appears to be a misunderstanding between the sellers and purchasers. Apparently these are purchased the land: M M Rose 180 acres, but also claims 25 acres that bind to this tract on the west side. John Plunk purchased 50 acres. George Bulliner purchased 45 acres. Calvin Shull acreage not specified.

Elijah Hodges vs Horry Hodges: Horry Hodges appointed guardian of Eliza, John H,
Emaline and Sarah E White are minors.

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Aug 1, 1859, continued

Elijah Hodges vs Horry Hodges: Elisha Hodges, Sr, died intestate leaving surviving him Amelia Hodges, his widow. He owned 240 acres at the time of time of his death. Amelia Hodges has since died and the said parties named in said petition are entitled to said 242 acres of land as tenants in common. Elijah Hodges has purchased the interest of Elisha Hodges, Jr. C H Moore, surveyor, Thomas Lain and William McCullum be appointed commissioners to partition said land.

K L J Sharp, J E A Sharp, W H Rowsey and wife M E, C J Maxwell and wife Almeda A vs Eleanor Sharp, Sarah D Sharp, Queen V Sharp, Lydia H H Sharp. Petition to sell slave. Acena C Sharp departed this life in the year 1857 leaving the eight parties to this suit her only heirs at the time of her death she owned a slave woman named Violet. Request made to sell said slave.

James Stephenson, Adm vs Frances Dickson: Petition to sell land estate of L F Dickson, dec’d. C F Sawyers who purchased 85 acres of land has paid the note and should be given the deed.

W A Halbrook, Adm W C Hodges, dec’d vs John Aldridge: Petition to sell land: John Aldridge purchased the slave from the W C Hodges’ estate has satisfied the note and is entitled to title.

A H Ingraham & Jno Q Ingraham adm of Jno S Ingraham, dec’d vs Granvill Ingraham: Petition to sell land and slaves: F W Gorrell who purchased the slave Jacob has satisfied the note and is entitled to title. Jno Q Ingraham has purchased the lands described in report as Lots No 1 for 188 5/8 acres, No 2 for 147 acres, No 3 for 176 acres, No 4 for 248 acres has fully paid and is entitled to deed. Heirs of John S Ingraham listed: A H Ingraham, M L Ingraham, James M Ingraham, Jesse F Walsh and wife Virginia Walsh, F W Garrett and wife Elizabeth, Mary Ingraham, Celia L Ingraham and Granville Ingraham.

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September 5, 1859

Be it remembered that a county court began and held at the court house in the Town of Purdy on the first Monday, it being the fifth day of September AD, 1859. Present the Worshipful John G Gooch, chairman, E C Hurst and J M Hamm associate justices, and W D Jopling, Sheriff and Joseph Walker, clerk.

T B Cogdell appointed overseer of the road in place of F M Green.

William Fields appointed overseer of the Corinth Road from Wm Hamm’s old place to the new bridge in place of W W Onstead and have the following hands: John Richards, T D (or L D) Richards, W W Richards, Charles Jones, G R Jones, Wm S Tippet, Newton Burns, John English, William English, James English, Charles Onstead, and work as a 1st class rd. Zaza Lemons appointed overseer of the Old Stage Road in place of Daniel N Lacefield from the creek west of Wm C Moores to the fork of the road at Camden and have the following hands: Daniel N Lacefield, Sidney Clifton, Smith Moore, H A Hunter, Thomas Knight hands, Thomas J Lacefield, M V Lacefield, J G Clifton, Alford Clifton, L A Lockman and John M Murdoch and work as 2nd class road.

Joseph Counn (?) appointed overseer of the Bolivar and Purdy road from the fork of the road at W K Walsh’s farm to the bridge at Cypress Creek in place of R F Lumpkins and have the following hands: R F Lumpkins, A B Sweat, F D Caunn, David Sweat, Wm Lumpkins, Edward Owens, N L Shull hands, Patrick Ryan and work as a 1st class road.

William Tatum appointed overseer of the Purdy and Bolivar Road from the Bridge on Big Cypress to little Cypress Creek in place of P W Lear and have the following hands: P W Lear, Beck King, John Turner, Samuel Turner, Anderson Rogers, S B Holbert, W P Basinger, Martin Ray and work as 1st class road. John N Reeder appointed overseer of the Hambrough and Gravel Hill road from Gravel Hill to Rowland Creek and have the following hands: Wm Jones, J H Reeder hands, Philip Hamm, Berry Carter, Lafayette McCormick, Moses Brigman and work as 2nd class rd. Robert Clayton appointed overseer of the Carrolville road from Denmark road to Jack’s Creek rd in place of Jonathan Walker and have the following hands: Angus McCaskell, M M McCaskill, E Q Ferrel, George & James Weaver, Daniel & William Weaver and work as 2nd class rd. Thomas Stark appointed overseer of the Purdy & Lexington Road from Purdy to the fork of the road two miles north, in place of W C Johnson and have the following hands: W C Johnson, Jas Bell, James Riley, James Hill, D W McCann, Newton Rose, Wm Posey (?), F Hurst hands and work as a 2nd second class rd.

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Sept 5, 1859, continued

G C Harris appointed overseer of the Clifton road in place of N C Hatcher from the branch at Wm Swaim to Jordan Hardin and have the following hands: N C Hatcher, W B Butler, Robert Carothers, Richard Carothers, Thomas Carothers, F M Massengill, W N Ham, A P Swain, K M Hardin, Nicholas Philips, W H Hardin, J r Swain, Rufus Hardin, Allen Fonhand (?) and Joseph Stephens work as a 2nd class road.

T M (?) Boatman appointed overseer of the road in place of LaFayette Jeans.

Fleet Stewart appointed overseer of the road in place of N J Thornton.

N H McKee appointed overseer of the Coffee Road from Jordan Hardin’s to Willis
Reynolds in place of Joshua Dollar and have the following hands: W W Thomas, Andrew
Thomas, Petty Cummins, Josiah Hardin, K Dollar, C Dollar, Thomas Meek, James Peery, T J
Parrish, George Moore and work as a 2nd class rd.

Jno N Barnhill, Jno Derryberry and T L Adams appointed commissioners to lay off to the
widow M A Wright & family, one years support.

Turner Wesson, John Hill and R J Walker appointed commissioners to lay of and set
apart a years allowance for the widow of J P Jeans.

Wm Martin Sr, N C Jean and M M Thompson appointed commissions to lay off one
years allowance for Nancy Johnson, widow of Madison Johnson.

George M Moore, Justice of the Peace in the 2nd Civil District tendered his resignation
and the sheriff is instructed to hold an election to fill the vacancy.

W B Skinner, constable of the 4th Civil District tendered his resignation and the sheriff
instructed to hold an election to fill the vacancy.

J C Hollis, adm of Wm O Lovelace has until Jan 1, 1860 to settle estate.

Sheriff instructed to summons a jury of inquisition to inquire whether George Basinger is
a lunatic.

R F Lumpkins and F M Green release from paying poll tax for the year 1859 since they
served as road overseers 12 months.

Joseph Walker, clerk to pay the heirs of Thomas Bryant money due them from sale of
land and slaves.

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Sept 5, 1859, continued

Joseph Walker to pay C L Chambers $6.25 the tax on the Thos Bryant tract of land,
charged to James Fry and of the proceeds of the sale of said land in his hands as clerk.

B F Sanders appointed administrator of the estate of W P Sanders. Bond set at $2,200
with Lindsey Sanders and Augustus Browder, security.

W W Johnson and J N Johnson appointed administrator of the M P Johnson estate.
Bond $6,000 with Fielding Hurst and E C Hurst, security.

E G Burkhead appointed administrator of the Drucilla Simmons estate. Bond $600 with
Thomas Burkhead and W E Stewart, security.

Wm Carroll Moore appointed administrator of Jesse P Jeans. Bond $400 with W W
Jeans and W D Jopling, security.

W W Johnson appointed guardian to Margaret M and J M Johnson, minor heirs of M A
Johnson. Bond set at $15,00 with J N Johnson and W V Moore, security. (This entry states
twice the deceased is M A Johnson. The one a few entries ago said M P Johnson. May or may
not be the same case.)

Thomas M Lynch bond for constable 1st Civil District. $6,000. Securities: C W Rrich, E
Wooten, James Little.

John C Aldridge, Adm vs Frances J Whitley: Clerk Report: Public sale was held on Aug 6, 1859 at the door of the courthouse in Purdy. W T Anderson purchased 90 acres for $105 with $50 down and not for balance. W K Walsh, security.

L M Huggins vs J P Springer: Clerk Report: L M Huggins who purchased the land described in this pleading and the purchase price has been paid. Title should be given Huggins and the proceeds to the heirs.

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October 3, 1859

Be it remembered that a county court began and held at the court house in the Town of Purdy on the first Monday, it being the third day of October AD, 1859. Present the Worshipful John G Gooch, chairman, John M Hamm, Thomas Riggs, J W Bishop, J L Farris, A H McKinnon, W W Jeans, Andy McKenzie, Turner Wesson, H B Wade, G W Wilson, E C Hurst, W B Clayton, James McWhorter, Benjamin Sanders, T J Anderson, R S Smith, Jacob Lowrance, Esquires, and W D Jopling, Sheriff and Joseph Walker, clerk.

G J Pettigrew appointed overseer of the Shun Pike Road from the Widow McCollum’s to the County Line, in place of Wm Erwin and have the following hands: R C Sanders, Thomas Erwin, Frankling Sprinkle, J C Sprinkle, E Conner, J R Wilson, J Wilson, R Wilson, David Cogell hands, C Gilchrist, Wm McQuire, James O Cain, Catherine Green’s hands, A B Jones, A J McWhorter, T A Sanders, Andrew Ellis and Wm Scirratt.

M L Riggs appointed overseer of the four roads in Purdy in place of H W Pinkston. 1 - commencing at the court house in the Town of Purdy and running west to the foot of the Grave Yard Hill. 2 - Commencing at the courthouse and running east to the foot of the hill, southeast of Ruleman’s tan yard. 3 - Commencing at the court house and run north to the top of the hill opposite Kincaid’s field. 4 - Commencing at court house and runs couth to the south west corner of the fair grounds and have all the hands in the corporation of the Town of Purdy.

A E Riggs appointed overseer of the road in place of W H Cobb from John Riggs at the
creek to where it intersects the Lexington road.

William Turner appointed overseer of the road leading from Chewalla to Purdy, commencing at the state line and work to where the road crosses the old state line road in place of J R Hurley and have the following hands: Samuel Hendrix, H H Hooker, C Adams, Leonades Adams, B B Adams hands, K E Rosson, Marion Carter, Wm Turner, J C Austin, Wm Austin, Jno F smith, Wm Jones, S L Carter, J L Smith and work as first class road. John W Reynolds appointed overseer of the Meden road from Montezuma to the Madison county line leading by George A Muse and have the following hands: Stephen Hearn, Wm M Hearn, Isham Hearn’s hands, J L McWilliams, C C Muse, M Stinnett’s hands, K Runnel’s & sons, J L Rogers, K W Perkins, L D Wamble, W T Muse, E P Skinner, W B Skinner, work as 2nd class road. B L Walker appointed overseer of the Jackson road in place of Wm Wilson from the fork north of Starks to the fork of the Denmark & Jackson Road and have the following hands: A S Walker, B L Walker, John Walker, Wm C Wilson, John W Wilson, P M Beaty, George W Brown, W C Brown, Samuel Brown, Wm F Sanders, John Beard, Franklin Beard, John Kerby, Franklin Kerby, Alfred English, W C McCann, Abraham Lipford, Calip Cox.

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October 3, 1859 continued

Wm Whorton appointed overseer of the road commencing at the top of the hill south of Margaret Ingraham’s and work to the forks of the road near Anderson’s, the Lexington Road and have the following hands: R J Hendrix hands, James Ash, D H Barham hands, S D Ingraham, Wm Whorton, George Basinger and Margaret Ingraham’s hands.

David Plunk appointed overseer of the portion of the road beginning at the fork of the road beyond James Ingraham’s and work to the top of the hill, this side of Margaret Ingrahams place and have the following hands: Wm Sypes hands, Lawson Sypes, Jasper Sypes, J M Ingraham, Alfred Sypes, David Plunk hands, Jackson Mosier, Andrew Mosier, Joseph Plunk hands, M E Hendrix and H Sweat.

A T Springer appointed overseer of the road from Wm Hamm’s old place to where the
Corinth Road intersects the Houston Bridge Road in place of John Whitaker and have the
following hands; D W Hewitt, Asa Jones, K S McCoy, J R Huggins, Carroll Hamm, J S
Williams, W G Clemmons, L M Huggins, J L Huggins, J S Huggins hands, Jas M Huggins
hands, W E Jones, Charles Robinson.

John Warren appointed overseer of the road leaving Corinth Road near Dr Kindle’s farm and intersecting with the Hamburgh Road at Robert Young’s and work from Dr Kindle’s farm to Crooked Creek and that Thos Richard be appointed overseer on said road from Crooked Creek to Robert Young’s and That Robert Young and David McCuller be appointed to apportion the hands between the two.

Jacob Jones be allowed to turn the public road so as to take in his barn a distance of 600 yards and make new road as good as old road.

James Stinnett, administrator of John P Moss estate suggested insolvency.

C F Sawyers, administrator of the estate of Joel McCann suggested insolvency.

Joseph Walker, clerk pay over to the heirs of John D Smith the proceeds from the sale of
lands and slaves.

Joseph Walker, clerk, pay over to E G Burkhead, adm of Drucilla Simmons, formerly
Drucilla Bryant, for the heirs of estate.

Joseph Walker, clerk pay over to the heirs of Clark Spencer the proceeds from the sale of
lands and slaves.

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Oct 3, 1859, continued

I L J Sharp, adm vs Eleanor E Sharp: Petition to sell slaves: Public sale was held at the court house door in Purdy, Tenn on Sept 10, 1859. The slave mention in the proceedings was sold to P W Lear for $575, with $100 cash and note for balance. W H Tack(er)[,] security.

Wm Hix, Wm Price and James Price appointed commissioners to lay of to the widow
and family of John T Bell one year’s support.

Following sums be allowed: Maclin Cross for glass (?) blankets $6.75; Maclin Cross, coffin & trimming for pauper $1.50; P Cates making coffin for old man Runnels $3.00; P cates for making coffin for young man Runnels $3.00; Hall & Brothers, book for Chancery Clk $4.25; James Scott for taking R Goace (?) to the poor house $3.50; Joseph Walker, clerk $20.60.

Vistal Huse release of poll tax for 1859 in 15th district having paid in H County also that Ezekiel Inman be released from poll tax for the year 1859.

John M Hamm, James M Huggins Sr and John Hill appointed commissioner to lay off
the widow and family of Dennis Springer, one year’s support.

John A McAlpin, guardian for Sally Cooper pay over to Mary Cooper all the monies in
his hands belonging to said heir Sally Cooper who is insane. Mary Cooper to produce an
account of said amount in writing.

C H Moore, county surveyor, Robert Long and Alexander Ingraham appointed commissioner to lay off the Widow Patterson her dower interest in all the lands which belong to her husband James Patterson.

Commissioners William McCollum, Thos Lain and C H Moore divided the dower interest among the four heirs of Elisha Hodges. Lot 1- 70 acres to the heirs of Samuel White. Lot 2 - 192 acres (no information given as to who gets the 192 acres or any info on the other lots except Elijah J Hodges purchased all the other shares.)

R C Houston, John N Barnhill vs Liney Chambers: Petition to sell slaves: J N George who purchased the slave Frank has satisfied his note and interest and should be given title.

Wm M Lumpkins vs John Lumpkins: Petition to sell land: John R Franklin and Sarah
Holman are minors. John, William, Mary and Margaret Mitchell are also minor and non-
residents of the State of Tenn. They have no guardian so Wm Carroll Moore appointed
guardian for said minors. John C Lumpkins and James M Lumpkins are non-residents of the
state and publication to appear in court.

Wm M Lumpkins vs John Lumpkins: Petition to sell land: consideration as to whether
the land can be divided or needs to be sold.

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Oct 3, 1859, continued

Wm M Lumpkins vs John Lumpkins: Petition to sell land: W D Jopling and Calvin Shull testify that the lands of John Lumpkins dec’d cannot be divided and should be sold at public sale. John Lumpkins owned several tracts of land 55 acres, 100 acres and 14 ½ ac.

Nancy Brown vs John Brown: Petition to sell land: H H Brown, Nancy C Brown, S M Brown and Wilson K Brown are minors and they have no guardian. Wm Carroll Moore appointed guardian. John Brown is a non resident of the State of Tennessee and publication has been made fro defendant to appear in court. Nancy Brown vs John Brown: A M Brown departed this life in said county leaving surviving him, Nancy Brown his widow, W C Brown, John Brown, John M Hendrix and Mary Ann his wife, Wm Whorton and Margaret L his wife, Jane Brown, George W Brown, Samuel Brown, H H Brown, Nancy C Brown, S M Brown and Wilson K Brown his only heirs. Nancy Brown and W C Brown were appointed administrators of his estate. Brown owned two tracts of land: 235 acres and 201 acres. Widow relinquishes her right to have dower set apart to her and elects to take a part of the purchase money. Some land has to be sold to pay A M Brown’s debts. Heirs request all lands be sold and monies distributed.

The following person allowed sums: Wm Ruleman, coroner, inquest over the body of
W P Sanders $5, and 7 jurors and one witness 50¢ each: Wm M Jackson, Alfred Needham,
John Magee, John Raines, W H Needham, Leroy D Jackson, John T Erwin , Jno C Shepherd.

Wm Ruleman, coroner, inquest over the body of D W Wright $5.00. Jurors at 50¢
each: O L Meeks, Jno Wardlow, R J Walker, W C Meeks, T B Hooker, W R Sappington, G W
Graham, Wm Turner, R Graves.

Wm Ruleman, coroner, inquest over the body of E F Morreson $5. Jurors at 50¢ each:
George Bulliner, P M Cheshier, Mark M Rose, Anderson Rodgers, W P Wilson, Miles Plunk,
Luke Ward, C H Barrett, Wm J Rose, Rufus A Morrison.

Louisa L Springer was appointed admix of D Springer estate. $3,000 bond. J M Hamm
and C Shull, security.

David McKenzie appointed administrator of John A Kendrick estate. $1,500 bond with
Thomas Kendrick and Andrew McKenzie, security.

C C Lewter appointed guardian for Martha J Magee, minor heir of J H McGee and gave
bond for $200. John H Bracken and David McKenzie, security.

E H Spencer appointed guardian for I N C Spencer and D J Spencer, minor children of
Clark Spencer, dec’d. Bond $650 with B M C Spencer and W D Jopling, security.

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Oct 3, 1859, continued

P R Stewart renewed his guardian bond for Jno W Rowsey. Bond $12,000 with Martin
Stewart and W D Jopling, security.

A Q Simmons, Constable bond for the 4th Civil District for $6,000. Security: A H
McKinnon, Martin Stewart, P B Stewart.

Wm R Pyron suggested the insolvency of the estate of John Morris, dec’d.

Report of jury of inquiry whether George Basinger is a lunatic or idiot: George Basinger is impaired by fits with which he was affected some years ago, but no so impaired as to disqualify him form taking care of his own business. He is not a danger to the community. We are of the opinion this case was frivolous and malicious and we also decided that the said George Basinger be released from prison. Jurors: A A Sanders, R W P Pool, Wm Ruleman, Maclin Cross, R S Harwell, David Hurst, H W Pinkston, Wm C Johnson, W K Walsh, D N Huddleston, N C Riggs, Fielding Hurst. It is also ordered that Wm Whorton, the plaintiff pay the cost of this inquisition and jurors be allowed 50¢ each.

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November 7, 1859

Be it remembered that a county court began and held at the court house in the Town of
Purdy on the first Monday, it being the seventh day of November AD, 1859. Present the
Worshipful John G Gooch, chairman, John M Hamm, E C Hurst, Associate Justices, and W D
Jopling, Sheriff and Joseph Walker, clerk.

Jessee Johnson appointed overseer of the road in place of T M Robinson from Hurst Store to Isaac Russom’s place and have the following hands: Wm C Jeans, M P Johnson and all the hands on his farm, George Johnigin?, Fayett Sharp and all the hands that belongs to David Robertson’s farm, James Hornbuckle, James Jones and all the hands belonging to his farm and all the hands belonging to Wm Johnson’s farm and work as 2nd class road. J M Odom appointed overseer of the road in place of D M Beck from the White Oak Bridge to Coon Creek. 2nd class rd.

Samuel Copeland appointed overseer of the Purdy & Bolivar Road from Little Cypress
to H M Kerr’s in place of Wm P Wilson and have the following hands: John Mitchell, R W
Tatom, T M Rankins, Anderson Rogers, N J Sweat, T F and M Gill, T F Graves, H M Kerr’s
hands, E Tatom, J K McAfee, Jno Wilson and work as 1st class road.

David Sweat appointed overseer of the Bolivar & Purdy Road from the fork of the road
at W K Walsh’s farm to the bridge at Cypress Creek in the place of Joseph Conner and have
the following hands: R F Lumpkins, A B Sweat, F D Conner, David Sweat, Wm Lumpkins,
Edward Owens, N L Shull hands, Patrick Ryan and work as 1st class road.

James Dameron Sr, G G Michie and Henry Sharp appointed commissioners to lay off a
years allowance to Mary C Smith and family, widow of J B Smith.

T M Richards appointed overseer of the road in place of J C Hurley.

W J Pettigrew appointed overseer of the road in place of Wm Carroll.

The following persons released from taxes: Wm D Campbell. From poll tax 65¢. W C Johnson poll tax 65¢ has been road overseer. James and Prince or Jones and Prince taxes on town lots, 1858. Richard Walker poll tax 65 ¢.

F C and A M Robinson suggested insolvency of the estate of John Emmons?

A J Hooker vs Josephine Forsythe: John H Reeder appointed guardian for Josephine,
Caroline and Victoria, minors.

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A J Hooker vs Josephine Forsythe: I J Forsythe departed this life in 1858 and left the following heirs: Catherine his wife, James Forsythe, William Forsythe, Malinda who intermarried with Z C Chambers, J C C Forsythe, Frances who intermarried with Alston Moore, Barthenia who intermarried with L J A Gibson who are of age, and Josephine, Caroline, and Victoria who are minors. A J Hooker appointed administrator at a former term of court. Request made to sell land to pay debts. Forsythe owned 154 acres of which the widow has been allotted 65 acres as dower.

Samuel Conn & Emaline Conn vs Taylor Berry: M J Babb appointed guardian of Sarah
E, Joseph, Mary, Winney, Taylor, James and Margaret Berry, minors.

Samuel Conn & Emaline Conn vs Taylor Berry: Martin H Berry died intestate in 1857 leaving his widow Emaline Berry who has since intermarried with Samuel Conn, Sarah E who intermarried with John M Babb, Joseph, Mary, Winney, Taylor, James and Margaret Berry his only heirs. Emaline was appointed administrator of his estate. Request to sell the 160 acres of land to satisfy debts. Emaline, the widow releases her right to dower.

N L C Derryberry appointed overseer of the Chewalla & Purdy Road from the Old State Line Road to Muddy Creek in the place of James S Tate and have the following hands: Samuel Jones, James Tate hands, Joel Blankenship, Wesley Blankenship, Riley White, Thomas Alexander, James Garrett, Samuel Wren, John Tyler and John Gossett and work as 2nd class road requires.

Jane Farris, widow of Comedore Farris dower set off at 112 acres. Signed C H Moore,
Wm F Moore, H B Sharp, Clayton Davidson.

Real estate of Comedore Farris divided: Lot 1 drawn by Solomon P Farris 84 acres; Lot 2 drawn by Franklin P Farris 52 acres. Lot 3 drawn by John Huggins 61 acres. Lot 4 drawn by W R Ledbetter 46 acres. Lot 5 drawn by Henry C Farris for 60 acres. Signed W F Moore, H R Sharp, Clayton Davidson.

H G Raines appointed executor of the estate of J H Magee in place of C F Sawyers and
gave $400 bond with S L Warren and David McCullar, security.

J C Bell appointed administrator of John T Bell estate and gave bond for $200 with
Pleasant Cates and C Shull, security.

James Fry appointed guardian of Mary Emily Brant, minor heir of Thomas Bryant.
Bond set at $600, W A Holbrook and E Y Burkhead, security.

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Nov 5, 1859, continued

Robert Young appointed guardian for Marcy C Young, Nancy M Young, Margaret,
John Ray Young, Robert F Young and Julius L Young. Bond set at $600 with W D Jopling
and John H Reeder, security.

David M Posse?, an orphan age 10 years old was bound as an apprentice to Jno R Morgan. Said apprentice is not to be absent himself without leave and Morgan is to teach him spelling, reading, writing and arithmetic to the single rule of three and teach him the art and mystery and occupation of a farmer, and to give $100 in cash and a good suit. W A Halbrook and James T Clement, security.

M H Johnson, Clerk of the Circuit Court certify the following names as jurors and the
number day they served:

Grand Jurors, all served 12 days except Gooch: John G Gooch, David Michie, H W
Dunn, Jno F Gillmore, Jacob Holyfield; A B Jones, G W Kemp, James Lawson, John M
Summers, R C Houston, C N Boswell, Albert Scott, David Wardlow, E M Etheridge, officer.

Travis Jurors 2nd case, Joseph Anderson, Tomas Lain, Lindsey Harris, Green Estes,
Horry Hodges, T B Kerr, John A Tuly, Wm C Moore, James Scirratt, W B McCollum, John
Graham, John Wardlow. All 12 days except Moore 10 days and Scirratt 6 days. George Michie
and Alfred Coleman, constables 6 days each.

Jurors for the case State vs Roland Williams: David Cunningham, C B Smallwood, L T
Bennett, Richard Pigott, Dudley Shull, S G Thomasson, James Hill, Thos Randolph, George M
House, Samuel Jones. All 9 days except House and Jones 8 days. Wm C Moore and John H
Graham for waiting on jury.

Jurors for the case State vs I A Neighbors: Arch Emerson, George King, Wm Sparks, Jno C Huddleston, A K Garnean?, J J Riley, J C Hollis, L McClintock, Martin Stewart., Wm C Moore officer. All 3 days.

Jurors for the case State vs Hirman Melton: Caleb Cox, Nathan Moore, W B Clayton,
W K Walsh, Lemuel McKalip, A N Wilson, Bedford Kernodle. 2 days.

Jurors for the case State vs S G Thomason: Wm Bailey, Wm C Gilbert, J A Riddie,
Larkan Petty, Thophelous Hamm, James Parker, John A Beard. 2 days.

Jurors for the case State vs David Hadd?, Wm H Carothers, Jeremiah Rimmer, Nathan
Moore, Alex Whitesides, W P Pugh, Hiram Melton, James R Pond, Z Chambers, W C Moore,
officer. 2 days.

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Jurors for the case State vs Free Bill: James E Stewart, Arch Emerson, Wm Sparks,
John W Russon, A B Lipford. 2 days.

At the November Term of the Circuit Court 1859 and are entitle to $1.50 per day.

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Dec 8 1859

Be it remembered that a county court began and held at the court house in the Town of
Purdy on the first Monday, it being the eighth day of December AD, 1859. Present the
Worshipful John G Gooch, chairman, John M Hamm, E C Hurst, Associate Justices, and W D
Jopling, Sheriff and Joseph Walker, clerk.

Pleasant Beaty appointed overseer of the Jackson Road in place of B L Walker.

Isaac Harris appointed overseer of the road in place of W H Siddens.

Thos Randolph appointed overseer of State road in place of James Birchett from the east boundary of the Town of Purdy to Wm Scirratts and have the same hands and work as 1st class road.

Samuel Joiner appointed overseer of the road in place of W B Hill from the creek at
Charles Cases old place to the Denmark road and have the following hands: A M McKalip,
Hugh Kirkpatrick, S D Joiner, Thos M Clayton, Charles B Covey, Nancy Davis, John Lawson,
David Lowrance, J– Young, Robert Young Jr C N Boswell, Thos Washam.

O L Meeks appointed overseer of the road in place of A J Hooker and have the
following hands: Wm & Jesse Potts, Wm & John Modlin, Arch Henderson, O L Meeks hands,
John Richards, J D Richard and work as 2nd class road requires.

J B Randolph appointed overseer of the road in place of Wm Wamble.

Jacob Wolfe appointed overseer of the road in place of Newton Jeans from Willis A
Simpson to J A McAlpin and have the following hands: J A Simpson, W H Simpson, E
Ragsdale, W Wolfe, David White, L M Laruet, T M McAlpin, P Leonard, A Wolfe, Isaac
Jeans, Franklin McAlpin, Henry Lemmons, C McAlpin, Charley James or Jones, Nathan
Leonard, Pink Dunaway, J A Mcalpin and work as 1st class road.

James Riley Jr appointed overseer of the Lexington road in place of John A Whorton from the north fork of the Lexington Jackson Road and work to the south fork near Treases (Treece), and have the following hands: C F Whorton, Joseph Whorton, James Riley Jr, James Bell, John Riley, Abraham Lipford, John S Barham, R S Leath, M L Hightower, R M Hightower, C R Whorton.

David Harris appointed overseer of the road in place of L Melton removed, and have
following hands: J P Robertson, W H Caruthers, W N Caruthers, Wm Taylor, G R Sweat,
Joseph Stephens, David Harris and work as 2nd class road.

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Wm C Robins, Alexander Tedford, A H Ingraham, John Robins and A M Worthington be a jury of view to lay off a road commencing at Tedford old mill and running north to Oak Grove Camp grounds.

Wm P Hopkins vs Jno M Hopkins: Petition of Silas Littlejohn, administrator of Samuel Littlejohn, dec’d: Samuel Littlejohn became the purchaser of 98 3/4 acres of the (Hopkins) land at the public sale in 1858 with James M Huggins, security. The estate of Samuel Littlejohn is not able to pay said purchase money and request that James M Huggins be substituted to the bid.

A portion of the citizens of Montezuma presented a petition for the purpose of opening and holding an election in said village in order to incorporate. T W Luther, W T Moore and John F Williams appointed as judges to said election.

Last will and testament of Moses M Robinson was produced. Wm S Wisdom made oath is due form of law that he believes the signature to be that of Moses M Robinson. Thomas M Robinson was appointed executor and gave bond for $6,000 with Wm S Wisdom and D P Stansell, security.

Last will and testament of Edmond D Parker was produced and proven by H B Wade
and James Jimerson. Johnne Canady appointed administrator with $2,500 bond with James
Jimerson and S P Stansell, security.

Sheriff to summons the following jurors to serve at the next Mach term of Circuit court:

and Samuel Lewis and John Stansell, constables to wait upon the court

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John A McAlpin appointed administrator of the John Rains Sr, estate. Bond set at
$10,000 with James Warren and R W Luttrell, security.

J R Hurley appointed guardian for S F Hendrix, Nicy A Hendrix, S Smith formerly S Hendrix, George Hendrix, G L Hendrix the minor heirs of Lee Arnold, decd. Bond set at $500 with Calvin Shull, security.

James E Stewart renewed his $400 bond as guardian for Joseph A, S M and L E
Stewart, minor heirs of Shadrick Stewart, decd. James R Holmes and W D Jopling, security.

A J Hooker, adm of the I G Forsythe estate suggests the insolvency of estate.

Nancy Brown vs John Brown: C & M Report: At public sale at the courthouse door in Purdy on Nov 19, 1859, W K Walsh purchased 235 acre tract for $326, paid $50 and gave note for the balance with Maclin Cross, security. George Brown purchased the 201 acre tract for $393, paid $40 down and gave not for balance with J M Hendrix and Wm Brown, security.

Wm M Lumpkins vs J R Lumpkins: C & M Report: at public sale at the courthouse door in Purdy on Nov 19, 1859, W A Holbrook purchased the lands mentioned in this case for $1,400 with $100 down and note for balance, Calvin Shull, security.

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January 1, 1860

Be it remembered that a county court began and held at the court house in the Town of Purdy on the first Monday, it being the first day of January AD, 1860. Present the Worshipful John G Gooch, chairman, E C Hurst, J M Hamm, W J Morphis, Thos H Bell, Henry Maness, W B Clayton, John N Barnhill, W W Jeans, Turner Wesson, G W Wilson, N L Shull, Jacob Lowrance, C W Peeples, Benj Sanders, W F Moore, B G East, Andrew McKenzie, J R Swain, H B Wade, J W Bishop, R S Smith, T J Anderson, R T McIntyre, John Farris, J S McWhirter, Esquires and W D Jopling, Sheriff and Joseph Walker, clerk.

The following sums to be paid out: John G Gooch for his services as chairman for the last year $80. John M Hamm and E C Hurst, associate justices each $40. P H & W H Braden for grand jury room March, July and November terms of circuit court $24. J F McKinney for register’s book $8.75. E B Sewell making coffin for pauper $3. A Moore for Ranger Book $1.

William Ruleman, coroner inquest on the body of John Waters $5; Jurors: T A Baker,
Jas C Raney?, Elias M Fort, W D Murray, Daniel Redding, R W Luttrell and Thomas Hamm,
50¢ each. Wm Ruleman coroner on the body of Fanny Hennetta, a slave $5; Jurors: J F
McKinney, James Warren, D N Huddleston, W M Hammond, A Cross, T J Randolph, E C
Hurst, 50¢ each; Dr Harris & Dr Gill $5 each.

Wm Ruleman coroner on the body of Wm Treece $5. Jurors: E C Hurst, Jno Devault,
Wm Riley, Thos E Devault, Wm Lumpkins, D N Huddleston, J A L Gamble, 50¢ each.

John M Hamm, JP, inquest on the body of David Gallaham $5, Jurors: L M Huggins,
Phillip Huggins, Jas F Monroe, R B Smith, D W Hewitt, Charles Burns , Thomas J Bassham
50¢ each.

F Robinson $32.70 for building a bridge across Little Hatchie.

The sum of $75 is appropriate for building a bridge across Cypress Creek where the old
Farmington and Bolivar road cross said creek. The sum of $36 for building a bridge across
little Hatchie where the Pocahontas and Montezuma road crosses.

Lavina Moore & Joseph Moore by next friend John H Reeder: Petition to sell land: Thomas Moore died seized and possessed of a small tract of land. W W Jeans and Turner Wesson, duly sworn, and acquainted with the land says it would benefit the heirs more to sell the land. Thomas Moore died intestate in said county, leaving surviving him Lavina Moore and Joseph Moore his only heirs at law, seized and purchased the following tract of land, to with: part of the Entry no in name of Josiah Davis heirs for 228 acres, and being that portion south of a small creek called Con? Creek containing about 48 acres.

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Paulina Smith vs Jam? Smith: Robert C Smith who purchased the slave Pemy? and her child, surrendered his bid to Robert Shelton and Shelton has paid the purchase money and should be given a bill of sale.

James Holmes, Hannah Homes & John Russom vs Hugh Russom: Isaac Russom estate: James M Price who purchased lot no 4, for 240 acres has surrendered his bid to James E James and purchase price has been fully paid and James should be given a deed.

James E Jean exempt from poll tax for 1859 and exempt from working roads.

The portion of the State Line Road from where the Chewalla road leaves said road near
Samuel Chambers old place to John N Barnhill’s be discontinued.

The court proceed to the election of a quorum and upon counting the votes, John G
Gooch, E C Hurst and John M Hamm received a majority of all votes cast. The court then
proceeded to elect a chairman and John G Gooch was elected.

The following person were appointed tax appraisers for the Civil District, to list the
taxable property and polls and also the strength of the militia:

D 16 Robt Teadford

Alphonso Cross was duly elected School Commissioner for the ensuing year.

Samuel D Pace was elected Ranger for the ensuing two years.

A change between the first and second civil district commencing near Goodrum at the Breck Old place, thence to the Hardeman County line so as to include H Brown, Lewis Brown, Nicholas Gooch, S A Russell, M B Moore, Wm T Moore and Wm T Gooch in the first civil district.

Caden Ivey, Noah Garner, Stephen Smith, James Clement and Thomas Clayton appointed as a jury to view and mark out a road from Morgan Jones to Sugar Creek Bridge on the Denmark road the nearest and best way.

C Shull, M Cross and C C Lewter appointed commissioners to lay off one years
allowance to Ann Rains, widow of John Rains.

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J C Hollis, E Q Ferrill and Allen Wade appointed commissioners to lay off one years
allowance to Eliza Barret widow of A J Barret.

George W Sypes, David Lee, B T Peeples, Madison Smith, John Blakely, C N Barham
and D M Barham be attached to the 8th civil district.

H G Rains, C C Lewter and D Sweat appointed commissioner to lay off one years
allowance to Mrs Magee, widow of James H Magee.

David Neal appointed overseer of the road in place of P H Michie and have the following hands: J C Cornwell, James L Britton, G W Atkins, S Bridges, Joseph Bridges, N Bailey, D Carroll, J Carroll, E Sheffield, P Hamm, J Davis and Wm Cook and work as 2nd class rd. T T Coln appointed overseer of the road in place of Archibald Oliver commencing at the end of John Whitaker’s bounds and work to the Mississippi line and have the same hands and work as 1st class road.

John McDonald appointed overseer of the Savannah Road in place of J R Damron from
the middle of Lick Creek to the middle of Owl Creek and have the following hands: James
Damron, E D L Atkins, Latham Darnell, Thomas Green, C H Tucker, J B Price, Watson Boon,
Peter Moore hands, Travis Moore, P F Moore, P F Newman, James Morman, Harrison Brown,
Robert Hill, N Hill and M D Hynman and work as 2nd class road.

James Harris appointed overseer of the Purdy & Bolivar road in place of Wm Ross
from the west end of Morgan Jones line to Reuben Donnels and have the following hands:
Calvin Campbell, David Coleman, Frank Clayton, John A Gambell, James Ross, Josiah Black,
Tull? Harris, Morgan Jones hands and work as 2nd class road.

Nathaniel Shull appointed overseer of the Purdy & Bolivar road from Cypress Creek to
the corner of W K Walsh’s filed and have the same hands and work as 1st class road.

F P Duke appointed overseer of the road from creek above East Campden to the
Hatchie Bridge and have the following hands: F P Duke hands, E F Duke hands, John B
Shelton, W W Stovall, Wm Burkhead, Wm Ross, George Smith, Thomas M Robinson, J C
Ingle.

Wm Hale appointed overseer of road commencing at Adamsville so as to connect to the road leading from there to Corinth, thence North so as to intersect the road leading from Coffee and have the following hands: R B Newell, J W Brown, J B Meek, W H Terry, W McFall hands, George McFall, Wm McFall, K M Dodd, F D Mathis, work as 2nd class road requires.

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J W Robinson appointed overseer of the road in place of Jesse Johnson from Hurst Store to Isaac Russom’s place and have the following hands: Wm C Jeans, M P Johnson and all the hands on his farm, George Johnigin?, Fayett Sharp and all the hands that belongs to David Robinson, James Hornbuckle, James Jones, and hands belonging to Wm Johnson farm work as a 2nd class road requires.

A J McCuller appointed overseer of the Hamburgh Road from Samuel C Walsh’s to when it runs into the Stage Road near John A McAlpins’s and have the following hands: Wm Foster, A Coleman, Jackson McCuller, James Kizer and S C Walsh and work as 2nd class road.

Wm Laughlin appointed overseer of Stage Road in place of Robert Laughlin and have
the following hands: Daniel Ward, J C Ingle, James Holmes, Wm Ingle, J H Dudley, James S
Lewis, James Sanders, James and Monroe Lockman, Wm Johnson and work as 1st class road.

Wm Scirratt appointed overseer of the Shun Pike road from the Widow McCollum’s to the county line in place of G J Pettigrew and have the following hands: R C Sanders, Thomas Erwin, Franklin Sprinkles, J C Sprinkles, E Conner, J B Wilson, J Wilson, R Wilson, David Cozdell, hands, C Gilchrist, Wm McQuinn, James O Cain, Catherine Green’s hands, A B Jones, A J McWhorter, T A Sanders, Andrew Ellis and A M Scirratt.

J E Washum appointed overseer of the Purdy and Bolivar Road commencing at the west
end of J B Maness land and work to the Bolivar and Clifton Road near John S Rogers.

D W Cobb appointed overseer of the Campden and Anderson road from the Widow
Kernodle to Morgan Jones land.

The sheriff of McNairy County take John D Fowler, reputed son of D G Hendrix, deceased and have him at the next term of court. Information having been made to the court that the mother of said child disregards its moral and mental culture and keeps a house of ill fame.

A Q Simmons be appointed trustee to a deed of trust made in favor of Hollis & Cason
in the place of W B Skinner, the deed of trust against George Pruett.

James Fry appointed administrator of Eliza Barret estate and gave bond of $1,000 with
John Aldridge and T O Burkhead, security.

Nancy A Magee, widow of James H Magee dissented to the last will and testament of said James H Magee and she being the only legates under said will and probate to said will set aside. F M Bell appointed administrator of estate with bond at $1,400 and M H Johnson and T M Robinson, security.

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F M Massengill was elected Deputy of the 11th Civil District on Dec 20, 1859 and gives
bond of $6,00 with Simpson Massengill, W J Massengill, Jordan Hardin and R I Hendrix,
security.

S D Pace elected Ranger of McNairy County for two years gave $5,000 bond with W D
Jopling and J F McKinney, security.

Joseph Waldrop appointed guardian for Emily, Isaac, William and Elizabeth Bolton,
minor heirs of J L Bolton. Bond set at $500 with W B Butler and P H Braden, security.

James M Riley appointed guardian Larkin T, Allen W, Selitha J and James C Riley minor heirs of John C Riley. Bond set at $800 with Calvin Shull and W B Clayton, security.

G T Combs appointed guardian for Josiah, Kiziah, Elijah, Robert, Christianna,
Elizabeth, G T, G W, Martha, Jacob and Virginia Combs, minor children of John Combs. A J
Kincaid, former guardian, gave his resignation. Bond set at $4,000 with G W Combs, W C
Chamness and Thomas Combs, security.

Wm K Walsh appointed guardian for John T Canterberry, minor heir of Jane? W
Canterberry. Bond set at $2,000 with Wm S Wisdom and G M Bell, security.

Thomas O Burkhead appointed guardian for Eli Harris Burkhead and S M Burkhead.
$600 bond set with E Y Burkhead and James Fry, security.

C Carter appointed guardian for Thomas Stack and Luvinie? Stack. Bond set at $3,000
with G M Moore, William Carter and Harman Curtis, security.

Jane Williamson, age 11 years old was bound as an apprentice to Abraham Crabtree. Jane Williamson is not to absent herself without leave and Crabtree is to instruct her reading, writing, spelling and arithmetic to the single rule of three and to teach her the arty and mystery and occupation housewifery and at the end of her apprenticeship to give her a good bed, bedstead & furniture, a good cow and calf. Security N A Erwin.

A majority of all the Justices of the County being present and voting in the affirmation, ordered the following taxes to be assessed and collected for the county for the year 1860, on property, privilege and polls: on each poll a tax of 65¢ including state and school tax. 11 cents on every $100 worth of taxable property and money loaned at interest, which with the state and school tax makes 25¢ on each $100 worth of taxable property. On each merchandise whose capital does not exceed $4000 a tax of $5 and on each $500 worth over that amount 50¢, provided no merchant license shall issue for less than $5. (Continued on next page)

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On each circus, menagerie, exhibitions for profit $15 for each day and night. On each concert and musical entertainment for profit, except for benevolent purposes, $3.00 each day and night. All other exhibition, except for benevolent purposes, $2.00 each day and night.

On each peddler who peddles on foot or on horse $7.00. On each peddler who travels with a two horse vehicle $10.00. Each peddler who travels with a four horse vehicle $20.00. (Fees per year) On each stud horse and jack one half the insurance price of one mare. For the privilege of tippling, the same as state law.

T O Burkhead & E Y Burkhead vs E H Burkhead: J F McKinney appointed guardian of
Eli Burkhead and S M Burkhead.

T O Burkhead & E Y Burkhead vs Nancy Burkhead, J L H Graham, Emaline Graham,
R M D McNatt, Mary C McNatt, W J Burkhead, Susan A Burkhead, Eli H Burkhead and S M
Burkhead: Petition to sell slaves: Nehemiah Burkhead departed this life in the 1857. T O
Burkhead and E Y Burkhead appointed administrator of estate. The estate still owes J C
Garland $167.71 and request permission to sell slaves, Patsy and Molly to pay debt.

Montezuma, Tennessee Nov 26, 1857: The undersigned citizen of Montezuma, included within the following limits of said town, beginning at the mouth of the lawn ? South of hotel, thence north so as to include the residence of W R James and C M Cason to a point east of the Methodist church thence west so as to include the residence of W T Weaver and J L Rogers to a point north of P R Stewart dwelling house, thence southeast to include the residence of P R Stewart and A Q Simmons to a point south of A Q Simmons dwelling house east to include the residence of D J Osment to the beginning, wishing to become an incorporation. Names on petition:

Vote: For Corporation 26 - No Corporation 0. The undersigned certify that the above poll is a true and correct copy of the votes given to ascertain whether the citizen of Montezuma wish to be in corporation or not. Dec 8, 1859 Attest: E P Kinney, Clerk; Jno B Estes, Jas W Pace, W e Stewart, D J Ozment.

David McKenzie vs James P, John S, Thomas, William & Joseph Kendrick: Petition to
sell land. Joseph Walker was appointed guardian of James P, John S, Thomas, William and
Joseph Drinkard.

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David McKenzie vs James P, John S, Thomas, William & Joseph Kendrick: Petition to
sell land: John A Kendrick departed this life in McNairy County in McNairy county in 1850
having made and published his last will and testament, leaving surviving him, Matilda
Kendrick his wife, Nathaniel E Kendrick, Lucy who intermarried with — Cardwell, Clarissa
who intermarried with — Robinson, John P Kendrick, Joseph A Kendrick, Matilda Kendrick,
Susan M Kendrick and James P, John S, Thomas, William and Joseph children of William E
Kendrick, deceased, his only legates and heirs at law. John A Kendrick died seized and
possessed of 200 acres of land. Thomas Kendrick and Nathaniel Kendrick were appointed
administrators of the estate. Request is made to sell land.

James F McKinney was appointed guardian for Thomas J, James M, Samuel B, Mary E,
Windfield S, Rufus T and Martha B Womack, minor children of Thomas M Womack,
deceased. Bond set at $2,00 with Calvin Shull and E C Hurst, security.

Jefferson Peery vs Sarah Peery: C & M Report: F M Peery who purchased the land described in this pleading has paid the purchase price and should be given title. James H Horn who purchased 100 acres has paid the purchase price and should be given title.

Samuel Conn vs Taylor Berry: C & M Report: (It does not state which case, but maybe the Thomas H Berry case mentioned in November 1859.) Samuel Conn purchased the land mentioned in the case at public sale on Dec 15, 1859, for $850, with $50 cash and note for balance.

A J Hooker, Adm vs Josephine Forsythe: C& M Report: Land in this case was sold at public sale Dec 17, 1859 at the court house door at Purdy. James Lawson was the big bidder at $300 with $50 down and note for balance.

Jefferson Peery vs Sarah Peery: Petition to sell land: The claims and interest which the heirs and representative of Sarah Peery, deceased, have in and to the described land in this case be vested in F M Peery, and his heirs. 1st Tract: 100 acres conveyed by Abner Pillow March 2, 1843. 2nd tract: does not give acreage, on the line between McNairy and Hardin Counties.

W P Hopkins vs John M Hopkins: C & M Report: Deed executed to James F Horn
who purchased 100 acres from the A Hopkins estate.

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February 6, 1860

Be it remembered that a county court began and held at the court house in the Town of
Purdy on the first Monday, it being the sixth day of February AD, 1860. Present the
Worshipful John G Gooch, chairman, John M Hamm, E C Hurst, Associate Justices, and W D
Jopling, Sheriff and Joseph Walker, clerk.

Walter Glenn appointed overseer of the Purdy and Savannah Stage Road in the place of Calvin Wilson from Elizabeth Stanley’s to and including the slough bridge between Pearson and James Scirratt’s place and have the following hands: Calvin Wilson, Edward Dicus, F Carroll, Thos C Stanley, R G Stanley, Jno M Scirratt, George Merrill, Robert Wilson, Sol Elliott, Anderson Cox, C M Cox, the Carroll boys, Kinchen Dollar, Jessie Merrill’s hands and work as first class road. Evan Stiles appointed overseer of the Purdy and Bolivar road from Little Cypress to H M Kerr’s place ?, in place of Samuel Copeland and have the following hands: Wm P Wilson, John Mitchell, R W Tatum, T M Rankin, Anderson Rogers, N J Sweat, T T & M Gill, T F Gr—, E Tatum, J K McAfee, John Wilson and work as 1st class road requires.

John Gooch appointed overseer of the Purdy and Ripley road from John A McAlpin’s
gin to the Pipkin branch in place of S B Depoister and have the following hands: S B
Depoister, Jno F Gilmore, Wm Gooch, Richard McNatt, C Coleman, Hugh Short, Wm Fields, J
F Neathery, Wm Hubbard’s hands and A J Ferguson and work as 1st class road requires.

Robert H Brooks appointed overseer of the Purdy and Corinth Stage Road from the fork near James Warren’s house to the 4 mile post past Crooked Creek bottom in the place of James Warren and have the following hands: S L Warren, Hugh A Warren, James Warren hands, James Watkins, Brooks Anderson, C B Smallwood, Judge Gibson, Henry Robinson, James H Rains, H G Rains, Wm Sweat Jr, Wyley Runnels, Anner Rains hands, Wm Paschal, J S Jopling’s hands, C N Bar— and work as 1st class road requires.

Walker Hurley appointed overseer of the Ridge Road to Corinth from where said road leaves the Hamburgh Road to where it intersects the Farmington Road. Work as 2nd class road.

John Bishop appointed overseer of the Jacks Creek Road in place of W B Sewell and
work as 2nd class road.

Henry King appointed overseer of road in place of H W Carlin, work as 2nd class road.

Elizabeth D Vaughn, age 6 years old was bound as an apprentice to John Horn. Said Vaughn is not to be absent herself without leave and Horn is to teach her spelling, reading, writing and arithmetic to the single rule of three and teach her the art and mystery and occupation of house wifery. At the expiration of apprenticeship give her one featherbed and bedstead and a cow and calf. Security John Wardlow.

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James S Summers appointed guardian fro Mary A Combs and Thomas K Combs, minor
heirs of Gilbert Combs, decd. Bond set at $200 with J M Summer and N Smith, security.

Ordered by the court that Madison Fowler son of Elizabeth Fowler about 12 years old be taken by the sheriff and brought to the March of term of this court and be dealt with as the law directs.

The following persons appointed Judges of the ensuing March election:
Dist 1 N William Jones Calvin Colman S Rosson.
Dist 2 L Sanders T H Bell Jacob Shelton
Dist 3 M Murchison John Maness Jno S Rogers
not finished

Russ Talbot presented in open court his resignations as one of the executors of the last
will and testament of Moses M Roberson.

D McKenzie, T Hamm, W C Haley, Jno H Meeks, G W Chenault, H Sanders, W J Pettigrew and M V Roberts appointed a jury of review to examine the practicability and necessity of changing the Corinth & Savannah road near James Ellis. The jury reported it would be to the interest of travelers that the road should turn to the left and run a lane through Ellis’ field.

The Clerk is to pay over any monies belonging to the heirs of Thos Bryant.

James Stinnet vs Virginia Moss: Joseph Walker appointed guardian for Berginia Moss,
Margaret P Moss, Zelin A Moss and Hetty A Moss.

James Stinnet vs Virginia Moss: John P Moss died in McNairy County intestate leaving surviving him Drucilla Moss, his widow, George Moss, M W Moss, T V Moss, Mary B Moss, Emily A Moss, Virginia Moss, Margaret P Moss, Zelin A Moss, and Hetty A Moss his only heirs. James Stinnet was appointed administrator of his estate. John P Moss owned several tracts of land: 56 acres, 150 acres, 86 acres, 172 acres and one tract in Henderson Co, Tenn. Some of this land was on the county line. The widow is entitled to dower and C H Moore, County Surveyor, J N Pryor and A H McClintock appointed commissioners to lay off dower. Request is made to sell land.

John A Magee to be allowed to vote in 7th civil district.

This day James F McKinney, Deputy Register of McNairy county gave bond to discharge duties of Register until the election. B Wright the former Register having died. Security on bond Fielding Hurst and W Carroll Moore.

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Maclin Cross, guardian of Rebecca Lemons pay on an account to E F Duke, $30 for
1858, $15 for year 1859 and also an account of $4.45.

The commissioner appointed to lay off one years support to Anna Rains, widow of John
Rains reports the following was set aside:

Spices, ale, necessary sundries, all the fowls, all the lard on hand. Signed Calvin Shull, C C Lewter, Maclin Cross.

W J Pettigrew appointed overseer of the road from James Ellis’s to Clear Creek and
have the following hands: all the hands on Thos Littlejohn’s land, John Mills, Theopholus
Hamm, R W Brown, Richard Smith, James S Smith, John Smith, Britton Moore, John Brown,
Wm Romine and James Ellis.

M C Plunk appointed overseer of the Denmark Road in place of Paul Sypes from the Beaty Field to the E F Dodd place and have the following hands: J A Plunk, Sergeant Plunk, Lemuel Helms, George Bulliver, James Vetote, R Pigott and work as 2nd class road.

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Be it remembered that a county court began and held at the court house in the Town of Purdy on the first Monday, it being the fifth day of March AD, 1860. Present the Worshipful John G Gooch, chairman, John M Hamm, E C Hurst, Associate Justices, and W D Jopling, Sheriff and Joseph Walker, clerk.

John H McDaniel appointed overseer of the Savannah road in place of J R Dameron from the middle of Lick Creek to the middle of Owl Creek and have the following hands: D S Michie, Green Pettigrew, James Dameron, P H Michie, H L Wilson, C W McDaniel, Peter Moore hands, Travis Moore, Turner Atkins, David Price and work as 2nd class road requires.

Calvin Puckett appointed overseer of the Bolivar & Purdy road from the fork of the road at W K Walsh’s farm to the Bridge at Cypress Creek in place of David Sweat and have the following hands: R F Lumpkins, A B Sweat, Edward Owens, N L Shull hands, Patrick Ryan and work as 1st class road requires.

R M D McNatt appointed overseer of the road from Horse Creek to the Madison
County Line in place of A W Philips and have the following hands: James Burkhead, J M
Weatherly, R M D McNatt, Joseph Johnson’s hands, John M Johnson hands, Wm Cason hands,
S M Fry’s hands and work as 2nd class road requires.

Thomas Ward appointed overseer of the Purdy and Bolivar road from where said road
leaves the Stage Road at John Coleman and Reuben Donnel in place of Reuben Donnel and
have the following hands: Wm Tacker & son, Wm Hill, Seborn Tacker hands, Daniel Hill
hands, and work as 2nd class road requires.

John Smith appointed overseer of the Lexington Road from the fork of the Lexington &
Jackson Road to the Dry Branch in place Nathan Britt–. And have the following hands:
Madison Smith, Daniel Malone, Wm Leo Dempsey, Dickson Etheridge, Thomas Malone, Wm
Robertson, George Plunk, B & N Booth, W Etheridge, John Smith, C H Smith, James Smith
and work as 2nd class road.

J W Ingraham appointed overseer of that portion of the road beginning at the fork of the road beyond James Ingraham and work to the top of the hill this side of Margaret Ingraham and have the following hands: Wm Sipes hands, Lawson Sipes, Jasper Sipes, J M Ingraham, Alfred Sipes, David Plunk hands, M Hendrix, H Sweat.

J M Stovall appointed overseer of the road from the creek above East Camden to Hatchie Bridge in place of F P Duke and have the following hands: F P Duke hands, E F Duke hands, Jno B Shelton, W W Stovall, Wm Burkhead, Wm Ross, George Smith, Thos M Robinson, J C Ingle and work as 1st class road requires.

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James Roten appointed overseer of the Purdy & Chewalla road from Josiah Jeans to
Ephriam Thompson in place of J Bassham and have the following hands: L B Carter, Jr, Wm
Blankenship, Henry Thomas hands, H R Thomas, James Roten, Wm Forsythe, M Matlock, J T
Carter, H Melton and work as first class road requires.

S T Kerr appointed overseer of the road from Owl Creek to intersect the Hamburgh road near Thos Rushing and have the following hands: Soul M Perkins, James Tanner, Richard Tanner, R C Tanner, Wm Greer, H Needham, Isham Fowler and J D Perkins.

B J Young appointed overseer of the Lexington Road to the path going from Jas Young
to George Plunk.

Thomas Rimmer appointed overseer of the road from Purdy to Pharr’s mill and have the
following hands: Isaiah Sweat, John Reid, Sarge Sweat, Wm Sweat hands, Thos Rimmer, John
Williams, W D Jopling hands, Robert Roten, Richard Pryor and C N Boswell.

J W Brown appointed overseer of the Coffee Road in place of J H Alexander from
Runnels to the county line and have the following hands: James Martin, Houston Barnsides,
George Mc—, Wm Melton, Edward Simpson, Robert Hooker, Archibald Henderson, Wm
Walls, Matt Flatt, Wm Petty, John Petty, Andy Meek, Matthew Morrow, Henderson Morrow,
Wm Pickens, John James, Wm Turnbo and work as 2nd class road requires.

Cas Smith appointed overseer of the road in place of N Smith and have the following hands: John Odom, Preston Daugherty, Van Daugherty, B Huse, W Crownover, H B Wade, Joseph Clark, F G Hatton, J L Smith, W Philips, James Scott, C Hendrix, W Odom, A Jones, I M Smith, Caswell Smith, G G Ellis, N B Herid, Franklin Armstrong, Wm Austin, Miles Anderson, Joseph Anderson, Wm Crowder, John Crowder, T J Wilkerson, C P Spencer, S B Spencer, H Levinport and work as 2nd class road.

John A Reding appointed overseer of the road from R B Rays to Mrs Rebecca Rains’
and have the following hands: John Browder, Jackson Browder, Franklin Browder, Wm
Lindsey, John Browning, Wm R Reding and Boswell Reding.

Thos Richards appointed overseer of the road from Rebecca Rains to – Wallers?, and
have the following hands: Benjamin Sanders, John Benson, Samuel Brooks hands, Wm Baker,
Thos Baker, Wm Ray, Samuel Ray, C A Richards, Jack Wagoner, Thos Wagoner.

W A Price, guardian for Bryant Raiford be authorized to furnish such minor articles and
implement to make a crop.

Alfred Moore appeared in open court and made F D Moore his deputy register.

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M L Sparks release from paying property tax since his land lies on the county line and
he pays taxes in Hardeman County for 1857 - 1859.

James Jones of the 5th Civil District release from paying poll tax and working on the
public roads during his inability.

T F Anderson, Justice of the Peace for the 13th Civil district tendered his resignation.

G W Wilson, Justice of the Peace for the 7th Civil district tendered his resignation.

W W Jeans, Justice of the Peace for the 6th Civil District tendered his resignation.

Turner Wesson, Justice of the Peace for the 6th Civil district tendered his resignation.

Arch Houston made motion that Standford L Warren, is of good moral character and
should be given certificate to obtain license to practice as an attorney.

Bud King released from paying poll tax in 1859, since he was not living in the county
on Jan 10, 1859.

Elijah Morris, Josiah Hardin, Elijah Locke, T H Lilly & Wm Tuton appointed as jury of
to view and work out a way to change the Coffee & Purdy road at Josiah Hardin’s.

Clerk & Master authorized to pay to T O & E Z B Burkhead, administrators of N
Burkhead estate the monies due the estate from the sale of two slaves.

The last will and testament of Thomas Prather presented with oaths of W W Jeans and
James Lawson as witnesses. W W Jeans and William Prather appointed administrators of
estate. Bond in the sum of $28,000 with Wm Ramer, John H Reeder, John A Barnhill, James
Lawson and Turner Wesson, securities.

Appointed E Wooten, T J Higgs and James Little, a jury of view to change the old state line road that runs through the land of Wm H Boyd. The jury reported the new road would not be much further to run around the Boyd field and would be better for Boyd since he wants to farm said land.

John A McAlpin vs Sarah A Rains: Petition to sell slaves: continued to next term of
court.

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David McKenzie, John B Mills, Thos R Beck, John M Pettigrew, S T Kerr, M C
Brooks and R W Jones, jury of view appointed to view changing the Hamburg road near A C
Hurley. The change would be on better ground.

T O & E G Burkhead vs Nancy Burkhead At public sale on February 11, 1860 sold the slaves described in the pleadings and J C Hill was the high bidder $2440, paid cash $413.67 and note for balance. G M Moore, security.

David McKenzie vs Jas P, John S, Thomas, William & Joseph Kendrick: At public sale on Feb 11, 1860 at the courthouse in Purdy, sold land described in the pleading. Thomas Kendrick was the high bidder for $526, paid cash $25 and made two notes for balance. Maclin Cross, security.

Lavinia Moore & Joseph Moore by their next friend: At public sale on Feb 11, 1860 at the courthouse in Purdy, sold land described in the pleading. Josiah Jeans was the high bidder for $300, gave $25 cash and note for balance. Maclin Cross security.

Elijah Sheffield resigned his guardianship as guardian for Lucy Daughtery, minor heir
of James Daughterty and gave report that nothing has come into his hands as such
guardianship.

D S Moore appointed guardian for M H S Moore, W H Moore, A A Moore, minor children of Cynthia A Moore, formerly Cynthia A Ross, daughter of E Ross. Bond set at $500 with Jefferson Perry and James Parish, security.

Joseph Walker was elected on March 3, 1860 Clerk of the County Court. Four different
bonds set at $5,000 each with Jas F McKinney, J R Swain, H G Pinkston, J W Bishop. Wm C
Moore and W D Jopling, security.

William B Beard was elected Trustee on March 3, 1860. Three bonds set at $10,000;
$3,000 and $8,000 with Alfred Moore, Maclin Cross, F Beard, W G Mackey and R J Hendrix,
security.

Alfred Moore was elected Register on March 3, 1860. $25,500 bond with A A Sanders,
Maclin Cross, N C Riggs, security

W D Jopling was elected Sheriff on March 3, 1860. $30,000 bond with C Shull, M H
Johnson, G M Moore, Joseph Walker, W P Basinger, John S Jopling, J F McKinney, security.

Clayton Davidson was elected constable of the 9th Civil District on March 3, 1860.
$6,000 bond with W F Moore, H R Sharp and O l Meeks, security.

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John A Redding was elected constable of the 13th Civil District on March 3, 1860.
Bond $6,000 with David Redding, Wm H Baker, R B Ray and H R Sharp, security.

J R Pond was elected constable of the 12th Civil District on March 3, 1860. Bond
$6,000 with W D Jopling, Wm Carroll Moore, L Street, W W Swain, G WChenault, James
Parish, security.

L Street was elected constable of the 7th Civil District on March 3, 1860. Bond $6,000
with T M Robinson, M C Brooks, John A McAlpin, W D Jopling, J W Woodburn, security.

John Wardlow was elected constable of the 5th Civil District on March 3, 1860. Bond
$6,000 with O L Meeks and H R Sharp, security.

A Harris was elected constable of the 8th Civil District on March 3, 1860. Bond $6,000
with A M McKalip, A R McCalip, D H Barham, W G Mackey, R T McIntyre, Thomas Lain,
George Bullman, security.

E F Murchison was elected constable of the 3rd Civil District on March 3, 1860. Bond
$6,000 with David Hurst, Magness Murchison, John I Stewart, E C Hurst, security.

J T Stansell was elected constable of the 14th Civil District on March 3, 1860. Bond
$6,000 with Alfred Moore, W D Jopling, C Shull, W B Clayton, Elijah Sheffield, security.
Elijah Sheffield could not write.

James A Simpson was elected constable of the 6th Civil District on Marc 3, 1860. Bond
$6,000, with Alfred Moore, John Graham, W H Simpson, C Shull and Turner Wesson,
security.

John A McAlpin appointed guardian for Phil Kinchen, Lany Kinchen, minor heirs of
Joseph Kinchen Jr, decd. Bond set at $200 with W W Jeans, security.

W F Moore appointed guardian of Thomas, Conn and Mary Hopkins minor heirs of
Ariel Hopkins. Bond set at $1,500 with Clayton Davidson and H R Sharp, security.

J N Johnson appointed guardian of Margaret M and John M Johnson, minor children of
M A Johnson. Bond $1,500 with G M Moore and Arthur Hurst, security.

O L Meeks appointed guardian of Jno C Meeks, Marcus W Meeks and O L Meeks Jr,
minor children of O L Meeks Sr. Bond set at $3,000 with H B Sharp and John Wardlow,
security.

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John Wardlow was appointed administrator of David Wardlow, dec’d. Bond set at $500
with Andrew Elam, security.

William Morton appointed administrator of William W Johnson, dec’d. Bond set at $500
with Fielding Hurst and W D Jopling, security. William Morton could not write.

E Chamness, age 6, was bound as an apprentice to J H Chamness. Said child is not to be absent himself without leave and J H Chamness is to teach him spelling, reading, writing and arithmetic to the single rule of three and to give him a horse saddle, bridle worth $125. W D Jopling and Wm Scirratt, security.

Madison Fowler, age 12, was bound as an apprentice to S H Farnsworth. Said Fowler is not to be absent himself without leave and Thos W Starks is to teach him spelling, reading, writing and arithmetic to the single rule of three and to give him a horse saddle, bridle and blanket worth $100. Alfred Moore, security.

A M McKee was elected constable March 3, 1860 for the 7th Civil District. Bond $6,000
with Joseph Walker, J F McKinney, D N Huddleston and John Bell, security.

Drucilla Moss vs Virginia Moss: Petition for Dower: On Feb 28, 1860. Drucilla Moss,
widow of John P Moss. Dower laid off by J N Pryor, A H McClinton and C H Moore but
acreage was stated. Mrs Moss is to pay cost.

James Stinnet, adm vs Virginia Moss: Petition to sell lands: Unknown acreage was
marked off for the clerk to sell at public sale.

John Bell released from the payment of tax on house and land listed to him in 1859.

A M McKalip & B L Walker vs Mary Walker: C & M Report: Petition to sell land: two entries. Wm S Wisdom who purchased the land described in this pleading has paid fully and should be given title. Tract 1: 70 acres, Tract 2: 30 acres less 7 acres; Tract 3: 14 64/160 acres.

James Stephenson vs Frances Dickson: C & M Report: C F Sawyers and Wm Moore who purchased the lands described in this pleading has paid and fully satisfied the debt and should be given title. 83 acres.

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Margaret Curtis, admin vs Charles Curtis: Petition to sell land: A J Stack Died in the year 1858 in the county of McNairy, leaving the following minor children: W L and Mary Lavina Stack his only heirs. He owned 50 acres at the time of his death. Margaret Curtis was appointed administratrix of his estate. It is to the best interest of the minor children the land be sold. Margaret Curtis, formerly Margaret Stack, widow of A J Stack, deceased, does not desire her dower interest in the above land laid off to her but desiring to take her dower interest out of the proceeds of the sale of said land.

R R Gambroll vs Wm Case: Petition to sell land: Publication has been made to William Case and wife Catherine, Mary Ann Fisher, John Dougherty, William Daughtery, James Daughtery who are non residents, Publication has been made to William J, Patrick B, Sarah L F, and Lucy Ann Daughtery who are minors. William C Moore has been appointed guardian of the minors.

R R Gambroll vs Wm Case: Petition to sell land: John Daughtery died in McNairy county in 1859 leaving Elizabeth Daughtery his widow, William Case and wife Catherine, Mary Ann Fisher, John Daughtery, William Daughtery, James Daughterty, William J, Patrick B, Sarah L F Daughtery, and Lucy Ann J Daughter minor children of James Daughtery, deceased, his only heirs. R R Gambroll was appointed administrator of this estate and John Daughtery owned 220 acres of land. The personal assets have been exhausted in the payment of debts and it is necessary that said land be sold and it further appearing that said widow wants her right to have dower laid off in said land, but – the same sold without incumbrance of dower. (Not very clear if she gets a dower or not.) Land to be sold at public sale.

Nancy Bryan vs W H Burkhead: C & M Report: After giving notice of sale in West Tennessee Argus, sold the land described in the pleadings. William Cason was the high bidder on the land at $730. He paid 10 percent cash and made note for the balance. The slaves were sold to Allen Wade for $2,253.00. He paid 10 percent down and made note for the balance.

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April 2, 1860

Be it remembered that a county court began and held at the court house in the Town of Purdy on the first Monday, it being the second day of April AD, 1860. Present the Worshipful John G Gooch, chairman, John M Hamm, B G East, E C Hurst, Thom H Bell, E Wooten, Wm C Moore, R M Thompson, Arthur Hurst, Jno N Barnhill, CF W Peeples, Nathan Barnes, G G Michie, W C Cornelius, W H Carothers, E Y Burkhead, R M Clayton, T D Matthews, J M Huggins Jun, James Stinnett, Esquires associate Justices, W D Jopling, Sheriff and Joseph Walker, Clerk.

Appointed Calvin Coleman and Samuel Nethery to divide the lands which belong to
James Nethery according to the will.

Maclin Cross, M H Johnson and C C Lewter appointed commissioners to contract and let
out the repairs on the court house and the fence around the court house.

This day the following Justices, elect, appeared, presented their commissions from the governor of the State, took the necessary oath and took their seats on the bench and entered upon the duties of their office towit: Wm C Moore, R W Thompson, Arthur Hurst, J G Gooch, E Wooten, Q S Smithson, W E Stewart, John N Barnhill, C W Peeples, Nathan Barnes, G G Michie, Wesley Cornelius, B G East, W H Carothers, James Stinnett, T G Spence, E Y Burkhead, Robert Clayton, T D Mathis, James Huggins.

Chass Hurst appointed overseer of the road in place of George Prewitt.

Elzy Hurst appointed overseer of the road leading from Camden to Montezuma in place of Aaron Smith. Beginning at Dr Thompson Shop and work to the Clifton Road and have the following hands: Elijah Hurst, Carroll Stephens, Henry Maness hands, John Spivey, Pemy Case, W D Ingle, Franklin Ingle, John Smith and Aaron Smith.

John Kerby tax collector of McNairy county for the year 1850 released from taxes on property to value $29,668 at 13 1/16¢, 228 polls @ 50¢. 228 county tax at 15¢, county property tax @11 15/16¢ on value $29,668.

Lafayette ---- appointed overseer of the Purdy and Bolivar road in place of I L McKalip, commencing at the foot of the grave yard hill west of the Town of Purdy and work to the fork of the road at W K Walsh’s farm and have the following hands: Richard Holms, Wm Hendrix, Edward White, Seaborn Tacker’s hands, Andrew Tacker, James Hill, Fisher Hill, Daniel Coleman, George Magee, Marion Andrews and work as 1st class road.

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Absalom Weaver appointed overseer of the Denmark road in place of Joseph Cason from
the Widow Clemment to Mrs McIntire and have the following hands: N M Clements, M D L
Weavers, Allen Wade’s hands, James Johnson hands, Daniel McKenzie, John Smith, Wm Pope,
Wm McIntire, Absalom Weaver, Manley Wamble, Samuel Clement, Jo Wamble, Edward,
Wamble, Marchell Noble and work as 2nd class road.

F F Carroll appointed overseer of the road known as the Clifton road from Jorden
Hardens to Allen Swains and have the following hands: Jno B Swain, George Morris, Rufus
Harden, G W Kemp, W A Carroll, Nathan Kemp, and H W Brown and work as 2nd class road.

Moses Austin appointed overseer of the road in place of James Richards, commencing at the new bridge and work to the state line and have the following hands: L A Cannon, E Cobb, J Bryant, N Lewis, Ezell Davis hands, Holloway, Wm Richards, James Richards, C B Potts, Wm Blakely, E C Blakely, Moses Austin, James M Huggins hands.

R H Gillespie appointed overseer of the Woodville Road in place of Bedford Kernodle,
commencing when said road leaves the old stage road at R B Boylston to Andrew Wilson old
place, and have the following hands: Thomas Crangle, Maxfield Wilson, James A Wilson,
Robert Campbell, R H Gillespie hands, Thomas Baxter, Edward Hester, Frank Hester, Q
Munnet, P Ryan and S Tatom’s hands work as 2nd class road.

G C Harris appointed overseer of the road known as the Clifton Road from the branch at
Wm Swains to Allen Swains’s and have the following hands: N C Hatcher, W B Butler, Robert
Caruthers, Richard Caruthers, Thomas Caruthers, F M Massengill, W H Harden, W N Hare, A P
Swain, J M Harden, N Phillips, Allen Forehand and work as 2nd class road.

Wm Cason Jr appointed overseer of the road in place of R M D McNatt from Horse Creek to the Madison County line and have the following hands: C O’Neal hands, Dr Sherrell hands, Rich Orick, James Orick, James Burkhead, J W Nethery, W D McNatt, Joseph Johnson hands, Jno M Johnson hands, Wm Cason hands and work as 2nd class road. John Boatman appointed overseer of the road in place of John Lock from David Locke’s to J A McAlpin and have the following hands: Lemuel Gibson, Daniel Lock’s hands, W P and James Dunaway, Richard Wolfe, J W Russom, Thos Mulder, Z Chambers, Thomas Boatman, J Ferguson, Andy Gibson and work as 2nd class road.

C T Lovelace appointed overseer of the Medon Road from Montezuma to the Madison
county line leading by George A Muse and have the following hands: Stephen Hearn, Wm M
Hearn, Isham Hearn hands, J L McWilliamson, C C Muse, M Stewart hands, J Runnels & sons,
K L Rogers, I W Perkins, L D Wamble, W T Muse, E P Skinner, W B Skinner, Wm Capples &
son, Henry Woods, F H Wear, John Wear, Jno B Smith, Noah Reams, W E Stewart.

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John Raines appointed overseer of the Purdy and Corinth Road commencing at the fork
of the Farmington and Corinth Road and work to N McCoy’s and have the following hands: T
Hossgood, Dake Ray, James Ray, A Browder, Wm Wran?, C C Peters, Benjamin Carter, James
Boatman, John McCoy, Stephen Lee.

A jury of view appointed towit: Thomas Clayton, Cadel Ivey, Noah Garner, James Clement and S N Smith, made the following report: we the undersigned jury have viewed and marked the road agreeable to order or as near as possible, Feb 15, 1860, that Stephen N Smith be appointed overseer of said road from Morgan Jones to Sugar Creek Bridge on the Denmark Road according to the decision of the jury as marked out.

Arch Chaffin be allowed to change the Woodville Road so that it will make the lane straight through his farm some 250 yards and then intersect the Woodville and Bolivar Road again.

The following persons are allowed $25 each (reason not given but it may be Justice of the
Peace pay for last year or a period of time):

Dist 16 - Robert Tedford

To pay for Tax Assessor books. Pay Henry Maness for making coffin for George W Rankin $3; Joseph Donnell for one large coffin for W Casher $3? (not clear); M Cross and Cates for sundry articles furnished county $54.86. Mary Cooper for taking care of daughter Sally 11 years @15 out of estate funds $145. Wm Ruleman holding election county officers 1860 $2. William Ruleman, inquest body of G W Cowen, Feb 1860, $5. Jurors at 50¢ each: J M Stovall, J M Price, Samuel Lewis, Henry Maness, Lawson Sanders, Laney Moore, M V Lacefield.

A Q Simmons came into court and resigned his commission as constable in the 4th civil
district.

A A Sanders tendered his resignation as guardian for Ackabod Brown a lunatic.

Richard Maxidon, Sion Tatom and R Gillespie appointed commissioners to lay off one
years support to the widow and family of G D Wilson, decd.

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