Misc. Will Extracts
Crockett Co., TN
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AMES, NANCY (Mrs.), a widow

Will dated 13 Oct 1934, Probated 9 Oct 1937

Daughter: Mrs. Lillie Edwards

Mentions other children, not named

Witnesses: R. F. Jerman, John Carter & L. H. Rice

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ANTHONY, MARY

Will dated 21 Jul 1938, Probated 28 Dec 1938

Mentions: Sallie A. Jacocks, Claudia A. Barnes, Virginia B. Taylor, Frances B. Thompson, Tom Barnes, Jesse Barnes, Joe McClish, Mary Macon Barnes, Sall Claude and Claud's Children (no relationship given to any of these people)

No executor or witnesses listed


AUSTIN, TOMMIE V. (Mrs.)

Will dated 9 Jul 1948, Probated 21 Nov 1949

Daughters: Mrs. Mary E. Kelly, Mrs. Virginia Lacy & Mrs. Louise Arceneaux

Executor: Daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Kelly

Witnesses: J. B. Avery, Sr. & W. B.? Hunt


AYERS, MARIA (Mrs.)

Will dated 26 Apr 1934, Probated 12 May 1934

Small lot of land & residence located in the 5th Civil District of Crockett Co., TN

Executor: County Court Clerk of Crockett Co., TN

Witnesses: Mrs. G. W. Hart & Robert Perry


BACHELOR, HARRIET, a married woman, of Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 13 Jul 1946, Probated 12 Nov 1949

First Husband: Humphrey Riddick

Doesn't name or mention a current husband

Mentions: Friends, Homer D. Claybrooks & Dave Henry Claybrooks (relatives of first husband)

Executors: Homer D. Claybrooks & Dave Henry Claybrooks

Witnesses: Elmo Randle & S. Homer Tatum


BALDRIDGE, JOHN P., of the 6th Civil District, Alamo, Crockett Co., TN

Will dated June 1915, Witnessed on 5 Jun 1915, Probated Sept. Term 1916
Minute Book 10, Page __

Wife: Deceased, not named

Daughter: Minnie, Deceased

Sons: Charls T. "Charley" Baldridge & H. Neal Baldridge

Executors: Sons, Charls T. & H. N. Baldridge

Witnesses: D. Wells Harris & J. W. Emison


BARRON, ANDREW, of Maury City, Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 12 Jan 1911, Probated ? (Probably between 5 Aug 1912 & Oct. Term 1912, filed 3 Jul 1911
Minute Book B No. 9, Page __

To be buried at Poston Grove Cemetery

Land bounded by Nance, Poston and Pittman formerly James

Estate given to: Elick Berry, Delia Barron heirs, Lula Howard heirs, Roxie Robertson, Laura Moody heir and Louis Barron (no relationship given)

Executor: D. C. Williams

Witnesses: E. C. Pittman, B. H. Harmon


BASS, NANNIE EPPERSON

Will dated 6 Jan 1930, Probated 24 Feb 1933
Minute Book 36, Page 395

Husband: B. A. Bass

Mentions: Daniel Nelson Bass, the son of B. A. Bass

Executor: Husband, B. A. Bass

Witnesses: Frances M. LaFavor & Mrs. C. A. Rowan


BEAVER, T. T.

Will dated 21 Nov 1916, Probated 30 May 1921
Minute Book 10, Page __

Wife: Callie Beaver

Sons: Sam Beaver, Tom Beaver, Hermie Beaver, Bob Beaver

Daughters: Lena Forance and Ethna Park

Owns house & Lot in Friendship, Crockett Co., TN, Farm in the 12th Civil District of Crockett Co.

Executors: Sam Beaver & L. O. Park

Witnesses: J. F. Park & C. E. Sweatte


BECKETT, W. M.

Will dated 13 Jan 1923, Probated 24 Apr 1926
Minute Book 11, Page 132

Wife: L. A. Beckett

Children: (Some are under the age of 15) Marion B. Beckett, Lillie L. Blessing (wife of Homer Blessing), Nellie A. Ottinger (wife of Barney Ottinger), Sampson C. Beckett, Willie E. Beckett, Oney Mable Beckett, Bobbie Dolley Beckett & L. M. Beckett

Grandson: Jesse William Marlow "who lives with us" (under the age of 15)

Land, deeded by Albin Givens and John Lee

Executor: Son, Marion B. Beckett

Witnesses: W. R. Kinton & C. D. Branson


BELL, J. R., of Bells, Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 10 Jan 1933, Codicil dated 27 Jan 1934, Probated 3 Aug 1934

Niece: Clara Bell Simpson

Sister: Mrs. Frank Barnes, deceased

Seven living children of deceased sister, Mrs. Frank Barnes: Aleck Barnes, Walter Barnes, Roll Barnes, Bert Barnes, Jessie Barnes, Mrs. Kate Barnes Casey, Mrs. Blanche Barnes Vannoy

Mentions: Early Ditto & wife Mrs. Early Ditto, also Frank Raines and his sister Pearl Raines

Home place in Bells, TN, bounded by Freeman, Edwards & Hicks Street, another lot owned next to this one. Another house & lot in Bells, bounded by Wood, Leurs and Nowell, bought from Hill Medlin, known as the Medlin place. Also a two story brick building in the 5th Civil District, Bells, TN, bounded by Main St., another brick building I own (below), McDonald and the building known as the Noel Bldg. Also a one story brick building in Bells, bounded by Main St., McDonald and the above building, occupied by Scarborough & Mann.

Executor: Nephew, Aleck Barnes

Witnesses to will: H. L. Cates & B. F. Evans Witnesses to Codicil: S. A. Green & B. C. Emison


BELL, WILLIAM DOUGLASS, of Bells, Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 10 Sep 1930, Probated 16 Dec 1930

Gooseman Undertaking Company of Bells, Crockett Co., TN, to be in charge of funeral

All property left to Lambuth College of Jackson, Madison Co., TN

Executor: E. J. Nunn of Jackson, Madison Co., TN

Witnesses: R. B. White & John F. Hall of Jackson, TN


BELLEFORD, CHARLES

Will dated 9 Jun 1925, Probated 9 Feb 1928

Wife: Phylis Belleford

Sons: Leamon Belleford & Dee Belleford

Executor: Son, Leamon Belleford

Witnesses: J. B. Avery & H. P. Wilson


BEST, CALVIN, of Haywood Co., TN

Will dated 14 Dec 1889, Probated Nov. Term, 1894
Minute Book F Page 277
[This will extract is included, because it was filed in Crockett Co., TN]

Son: John C. Best (husband of Winniy M. Best)

Daughter: Nancy E. Winburn (may be the wife of Henry C. Winburn)

Mentions: James M. Pigue's bodily heirs (not named), James B. Pigue

Homestead, in District 12 of Haywood Co., TN, surveyed by W. A. Johnson in 1889, bounded by Alex Eason, Castellow, Williams heirs, J. C. Best, J. B. Pigue, Johnson & Worrell's lands, the Sandlin tract and the Polk lands. Another tract, north of the homestead, also bounded by Pigue heirs, Worrells, Johnson's heirs and J. C. Best, being in Dist. 12 of Haywood Co., TN, and Dist. 14 of Crockett Co., TN

Executor: Son, John C. Best

Witnesses: W. A. Johnson & T. G. Johnson


BLACKBURN, CLYDE T., of the 5th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 22 Dec 1939, Probated 11 Sep 1941

Over 21 years of age

Wife: Mary T. Blackburn

Mother: Mrs. Ada V. Blackburn

Children: Mary Beatrice Blackburn & James Carley Blackburn (both minors)

Joint guardians for children: Wife, Mary T. Blackburn & Mother, Mrs. Ada V. Blackburn

Executor: W. C. Blackburn of Crockett Co., TN

Witnesses: Dave Via, Bells, R.2, and F. D. Freeze, Bells. 2


BLACKBURN, JOHN GRAVES, of Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 1 Nov 1934, Codicil dated 1 May 1935, Probated 20 Apr 1936

Sons: Jesse Arco Blackburn (husband of Lela), Orgin Blackburn & William Clyde Blackburn

Executor: Son, William Clyde Blackburn

Witnesses to will: Herbert A. Perry & F. P. Warren

Witnesses to codicil: Herbert A. Perry & Fred P. Warren


BOOTH, S. A. (Mrs.), of Alamo, Crockett Co., TN, R.F.D. No. 2

Will dated 1 Sep 1939, Probated 21 Mar 1947

Has no children surviving, no father or mother, no brothers or sisters, husband died several years ago

Mentions Daughter, now deceased, not named

Mentions: Dallas B. Burnett and his wife, Mrs. Opha Burnett

Executor: Dallas B. Burnett

Witnesses: H. B. Nance & J. B. Avery


BOWEN, D. T., of Friendship, TN

Will dated 18 Sep 1943, Probated 26 Aug 1950

Sons: Charles H. Bowen and David R. Bowen

Brother: M. A. Bowen (has no children)

Trustee for sons: Friend, B. H. Park

Executor: B. H. Parks

Witnesses: H. C. Scales & T. C. Haley


BOWEN, N. DORAH (Miss), of Dyer Co., TN

Will dated 4 Oct 1920, Codicil dated 11 Mar 1932, Probated 12 Feb 1935
[This will extract is included, because it was filed in Crockett Co., TN]

Owns tract of land, being part of the Dick Bowen tract. Also owns house & lot, in Civil District 12, Friendship, Crockett Co., TN, bought from R. E. & Anna Parker on 30 Jan 1932

Brother: M. A. Bowen

Mentions: Robert J. Spencer & Herbert V. Cochran

Executor: Mark A Bowen

Witnesses to will: D. T. Bowen & W. E. Bowen

Witnesses to codicil: B. H. Park & Jno. A. Ellis


BRADLEY, BEULAH (Mrs.), of Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 18 May 1948, Probated 8 Dec 1948

Husband: E. B. Bradley

Daughters: Lizzie Chatham, Nellie Kee & Mary Reasons

Grandchildren, not named, children of daughter Mary Reasons

Father: A. R. Bridger

Owns one farm in the 5th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN, known as the Barnes farm, inherited from father, A. R. Bridger, and another farm in the same district, known as the Faircloth farm, and two lots and houses in Alamo

Executor: Harry Knox of Alamo, TN

Witnesses: Lee O. Davis & Mrs. Lee O. Davis


BRIDGER, A. R.

Will dated 27 Feb 1939, Probated 31 Jan 1940

Wife: Anna Bridger

Daughters: Mrs. Beulah Bradley & Mrs. Callie Buford

Granddaughters: Mrs. Elizabeth Chatham, Mrs. Mary Reasons, Mrs. Nellie Key (all daughters of Mrs. Beulah Bradley), and Elizabeth Buford (daughter of Mrs. Callie Buford)

Grandsons: Grover Lee Buford, Charter Buford (sons of Mrs. Callie Buford)

Son in law: E. Buford

Mentions: Mildred Blackburn, a girl whose parents are dead and who has made her home with me and my wife a number of years

Land owned in the 5th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN, bounded by Lovett, Griffin, Brown, Hodge, Via and Kail, bought from Rachal Bell heirs. Another tract of land owned in the 5th Civil District, bought from Mrs. Emma Moore (widow of R. L. Moore), which was formerly part of the Richard Bridger land, bounded by Mrs. J. F. Bridger

Executor: Son in law, E. Buford

Witnesses: Mrs. Sue Henderson, Aldon D. Edwards & James B. Nance


BRIDGER, JOSEPH JAMES, of Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 9 Nov 1937, Probated 9 Jul 1938

Wife: Ettie Kail Bridger

Daughters: Mary Delores Bryant (wife of Otto Bryant), Ada Grace Brown (wife of Clarence Brown), Jodie Emma Moore (wife of Irl A. Moore), Ora Edwards, deceased (was the wife of James D. Edwards, also deceased)

Grandchildren: Dorris Edwards & James Edwards (children of deceased daughter, Ora Edwards)

Mentions: J. J. Bridger and wife

Land conveyed by B. C. Bridger on 3 Jan 1917

Executor: Son in law, Otto Bryant and my Wife, Ettie Kail Bridger

Witnesses: T. R. Moore & S. Homer Tatum


BRIDGER, SALLIE F. (Mrs.)

Will dated 30 Oct 1930, Probated 21 Jun 1940

Son: Grover

Daughters: Alma, Ruth, Fannie Nearn, formerly Oliver & Muda Bridger Jackson, deceased

Grand daughter: Jane Oliver (daughter of Fannie Nearn)

Grand son: James Bridger Jackson (under the age of 21, son of Muda Bridger Jackson, deceased)

Executors: Two oldest daughters, Alma & Ruth

Witnesses: S. E. McDonald & E. E. Emison


BUCKINGHAM, W. J.

Will dated 1 Jan 1898, Probated Nov. Term 1903
Minute Book 8, Page 346

Wife: Susan E. Buckingham

Children: Bertha A. Buckingham, Eliza Buckingham, Wyatt and Willis Buckingham

Daughter: Mary Cox

Granddaughter: Ethel Young

Also mentions: Martha F. Hall, Jennie Babb, Elijah Buckingham

Owns land in the 2nd Civil District

Executrix: Wife, Susan E. Buckingham

Witnesses: J. R. Loyd, Samuel Hardy


BYRUM, PENNIE (Mrs.)

Will dated 9 Apr 1938, Probated 5 May 1938

Husband: John Wesley Byrum

Daughter: Mamie Campbell

Mentions "six children by my husband John Wesley Byrum" (not named)

Children: Rufus Byrum and "his brothers and sisters of the whole blood"

Executor: Herbert A. Perry, cashier of the Bank of Alamo at Alamo, TN

Witnesses: H. B. Nance, R. J. Perry & J. B. Avery


CANNADAY, MARIA E. (Mrs.)

Will dated 22 Jun 1945, Probated 6 Jul 1949

Children: Gladys Murphy, Wm. Benjamin Cannaday (lives in Indianapolis, Ind), Marie Moore (of Memphis, TN) and Ann F. Smith (Mrs. Geo. R. Smith, of Memphis, TN)

Grandson: James C. Murphy (son of Gladys Murphy, in the US Navy)

Executor: Gladys Murphy

Witnesses: Mrs. Grace L. Perry & Mrs. Bessie Neal Klyce


CARLTON, W. J., of the 12th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 29 Mar 1944, Probated 5 Apr 1945

Wife: Ruth Carlton

Daughters: Mrs. Zuma Carlton Hughes, Mrs. Gladys Carlton Fitzough (now residing in the state of Calif), Mrs. Nyne Carton MacFadden & Miss Carmain Carlton

Sons: Dick Carlton, Lendois Carlton

Grand daughter: Janine Carlton (daughter of Gathral Carlton, deceased)

Grand sons: Clyde Beasley Jr., Melvin Carlton & Elton Carlton

Executor: Daughter, Mrs. Gladys Carlton Fitzough

Witnesses: B. H. Park & K. Scales


CHAMBERS, A. B.

Will dated 22 Mar 1939, Codicil dated 26 Nov 1947, Probated 27 Oct 1949

First wife: Lula Eason Chambers, were together 41 years

Wife: Kathryn Thompson Chambers

Son: John T. Chambers

Grandson: Albert Young Chambers (under the age of 21)

Granddaughter: Minnie Lou Chambers (under the age of 21)

Daughter-in-law: Bessie Chambers

Owns farm in 1st Civil District, Dyer Co., TN, near Tigrett, had since 2 Feb 1893, knows as the A. B. Chambers farm, was willed to first wife, Lula Eason Chambers, mother of John T. Chambers, from her father, J. D. Eason

Executor: Son, John T. Chambers

Witnesses to will: B. H. Park & W. H. Stallings

Witnesses to codicil: Harry R. Vincent & L. F. Dunagan, Jr.


CHESTER, NEVADA MAY, of Friendship, Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 19 Aug 1940, Probated 4 Dec 1950

Cousin: Flake Smith Bessent

Mentions: Bettie Bessent (buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery), James Thomas Bessent (son of S. Y. Bessent), Thomas Eli Bessent (son of P. E. & Lizzie Bessent)

Owns land in the 1st Civil District of Dyer Co., TN, bounded by Eli Smith farm, Sudbury & R. S. York. Another tract, 1/2 interest in, known as the Vandyke farm, located in the 12th Civil District of Crockett Co., TN & the 1st Civil Dist. of Dyer Co., bounded by Bowen, Jones, Shickle and Agee. Also a lot and house in the town of Friendship, 12th Civil District, bounded by Coffman, Robertson, Climer, Lambert & Welch.

Executor: Flake Smith Bessent

Witnesses: B. H. Park & N. R. York


COLTRAIN, A. L.

Will dated 14 Jun 1927, Probated 4 Oct 1949

Wife: Cora Coltrain

Mentions children, not named

Executrix, Wife, Cora Coltrain

Witnesses: J. A. Darden & E. K. Harris


CONYERS, D. J., of Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 18 Dec 1938, Probated 8 Dec 1941

Wife: Lucy Conyers

Mentions: Percy Conyers, Gladys Conyers Stewart (no relationship given, but these are his children) and H. C. Farmer (no relationship given)

Mentions grandchildren, not named

Executors: Percy Conyers and Gladys Stewart

Witness: Lucy Conyers


COOK, MATTIE N., of Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 17 Mar 1942, Probated 1 Apr 1944

Sisters: Mrs. Nannie Patrick & Miss Florence Watson

Executor: Sister, Mrs. Nannie Patrick, and if she dies, Miss Florence Watson

Witnesses: Ada J. Russell & Mary Elizabeth Sandifer (witnessed in Memphis, TN)


COOPER, J. A., of Alamo, Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 3 Jun 1944, Probated 10 Nov 1948

Wife: Willie Mae Cooper

Daughter: Anita Mae Cooper

Son: Joseph Cooper

Executor: Relative, H. T. Barham (relationship not stated)

Witnesses: Patterson Hughes & J. R. Barns


COPHER, PARALEE BURGESS (Mrs.)

Will dated 23 Jul 1925, Probated 19 Jan 1931

Has no children

Mentions: Mrs. Annie Elizabeth Casey "who has been living with me ever since she was eight years old"

Executor: My friend, H. B. Nance

Witnesses: Herbert A. Perry & J. B. Avery


DAVIS, JONATHAN H.

Will dated 9 Jan 1902, Codicil Dated 25 Jan 1905, Probated June Term, 1911
Minute Book 9, Page 292

Wife: Mary R. Davis

Daughter: Francis Chambers

Other heirs: One parcel to Roxana O. Stanfield, one parcel to John J. Davis, and one parcel to Dora (Chambers) Aikins, Donnell Chambers & Berkley Chambers bodily heirs of Francis Chambers (Dora was excluded from receiving her share of the parcel by codicil)

Land bounded by: 1st parcel by Rice, Harwell, Edwards heirs & Chambers; 2nd parcel by Shikle, Slayton, Coops heirs & Davis heirs.

Executor: John J. Davis

Witnesses: J. F. Park, W. W. Whitby

Witnesses to codicil: W. W. Moore, A. D. Harwell


DRAKE, LUCY, of Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 30 Sep 1929, Probated 10 Aug 1933

First husband: J. F. Vaughner

Last husband: W. L. Drake

Sons: J. Frank Varner/Vaughner & Edward M. Varner/Vaughner (sons by first husband J. F. Vaughner) and Mae E. Drake & K. P. Drake (sons by last husband W. L. Drake)

Witnesses: O. M. Robbins & S. E. Johnson


DUPREE, SARAH, of Halls, TN, RFD #4, Box 85

Will dated 12 Aug 1939, Probated 25 Aug 1944
[This will extract is included, because it was filed in Crockett Co., TN]

Nephew: J. A. Henry Midgett

Nieces: Norrha Midgett Hicks, Rebecca Midgett & Martha Dupree

Brother: E. W. Dupree (of Danville, IL)

Owns real estate in Crockett Co., TN & Carroll Co., TN

Executor: Brother, E. W. Dupree

Witnesses: Herbert A. Perry & J. B. Avery


EDWARDS, G. W., of Bells, Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 21 Jul 1937, Probated 10 Feb 1939

Children: E. E. Edwards, Etha Whitehorn, Annie Pitner, Letha Sturgis and Izora Rust, Ruth Edwards and Deryl Edwards

Home place, bounded by Cross Roads Rd., Evans, Wainright, Best & Hwy. 20.

Executors: Sons, E. E. Edwards and Deryl Edwards

Witnesses: H. A. Taylor & E. C. Smothers


EFLAND, MARY (Mrs.)

Will dated 26 Jul 1905, Probated ? Probably between 15 Mar 1909 & May Term 1909
Minute Book 90 Page 97

Husband: D. R. Efland

Daughter: Mrs. Margaret Lorena Carter

Grandchildren: Lois, Alice, Edna and Marie Efland, children of H. E. Efland (deceased)

Sister: Sallie Jones

Guardian of grand children: King Burgess

Mentions: Mrs. Bettie Sorrell or her heirs (no relationship given)

Executor: Thomas Carter of Maury City

Witnesses: B. H. Harmon, J. M. Neal


ELMORE, J. W.

Will dated 4 Dec 1922, Codicil Dated 11 Nov 1935, Probated 22 Feb 1936

Wife: Nola Elmore

Daughters: Freda Elmore, Rosa Robertson, Ruth Carter, Lera Eason, John Etta Wyse, Drusilla Tims (wife of H. N. Tims)

Son: W. E. Elmore

Children of daughter Drucilla Tims: Minnie Pearl Jordan, Otha Clarence Tims, Ellis Edward Tims & Cynthia Louise Summers

Mentions: A land note against John Young; a land note on Will Hardin

Land known as the Sam Oldham place. Other land purchased from Dr. Fleming, bounded by Jetton, both parcels in the 10th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN.

Executor: Son, W. E. Elmore, Roger F. Jerman as his legal counsel

Witnesses to will: Jones L. Cates & John F. Peal

Witnesses to Codicil: Virginia Pittman & S. Homer Tatum


ELMORE, W. E., farmer, of Maury City, Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 1 Apr 1947, Probated 12 Jan 1948

Wife: Hollon Goodwin Elmore

1st tract of land in the 11th Civil District, Crockett Co., deeded by J. W. Elmore on 20 Feb 1928, bounded by Bill James land, now owned by W. E. & Hollon Elmore, Cowthon land and the original J. M. Riddick estate now owned by Turnage. 2nd tract in the 10th Civil District, Crockett Co., deeded by Drucilla Tims, Rosa Robertson, Ruth Carter, Lera Eason, Freda Elmore and John Etta Wyse, on 7 Jul 1936, bounded by Skelton and Ford lands, Neal Jetton, land formerly owned by Skelton, now deceased and owned at present by his foster daughter Mrs. Kirk

Executor: Hollon Goodwin Elmore of Maury City, TN, housewife

Witnesses: J. W. Riddick, J. W. Robertson & Lynn Agee


EMISON, A. W. (ALFRED)

Will dated 5 Jan 1946, Probated 17 Nov 1948

Wife: Ernest Emison

Mentions: Ezra L. Emison

Executors: Wife, Ernest Emison & Ezra L. Emison

Witnesses: Oscar Patterson & E. E. Kincaid


EMISON, J. S.

Will dated 7 Dec 1939, Probated 21 Dec 1942

Father: James Emison, deceased

Brothers: William, Thomas and Hardy (these three may be deceased), and Henry

Nephew: Garner Emison

Land in the 3rd Civil District, Crockett Co. TN, belonged to father James Emison, bounded by Boyd

Executor: Nephew, Garner Emison

Witnesses: Mrs. Geneva Reasons & James Nance


EMISON, MARVIN LEVI, of Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 23 Aug 1949, Probated 5 Sep 1949

Sister: Mrs. Addie May Emison Goldsmith

Executor: Sister, Mrs. Addie May Emison Goldsmith

Witnesses: Riley C. Henderson & Earl Thomas Hudgins


ESKEW, LULA LASTER (Mrs.), of the 11th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 26 Oct 1935, Probated 4 Feb 1947

Husband: J. M. Eskew

Son: Murry Eskew

Executor: Husband, J. M. Eskew

Witnesses: J. G. Pruss & J. M. Warren


EUBANKS, J. L., of RFD No 8 Humboldt, Crockett Co., TN

Will dated Sep 1927, Probated 22 Jan 1946

Wife: Mary Alice Eubanks

Mentions three children, not named

Executor: Wife, Mary Alice Eubanks

Witnesses: G. E. McDurmon & W. E. Warren


FAULKNER, J. F., SR.

Will dated 13 Apr 1940, Probated 21 Jul 1941

Wife: Listed as Martha Ann Faulkner in one place, and as Sarah Ann Faulkner in another place

Son: Pettus Faulkner

Daughters: Katie Hughes (wife of Luke Hughes), Lula Studdard (wife of Herman Studdard), Sarah Hampton (wife of Clinton Hampton), Mrs. Bessie Eason, Mrs. Flora Williams & Mrs. Maurene Colvett.

Owns land in the 14th Civil District of Crockett Co., TN, known as the Cooper Jones place, bounded by Carter, Hughes & Tucker

Executor: Son, Pettus Faulkner

Witnesses: Rebecca J. Thomas, W. H. Reasons & R. F. Jerman


FAULKNER, MARTHA ANN (Mrs.)

Will dated 8 Apr 1931, Probated 12 Sep 1942

Husband: J. F. Faulkner

Mentions children, not named

Daughter: Lida B. Studard (deceased, has children, not named)

Son: Pettus Faulkner

Executor: Son, Pettus Faulkner

Witnesses: C. E. Jerman & J. E. Clement


FLEMING, R. W.

Will dated 26 Sep 1900, 1st Codicil dated 30 Jan 1902, 2nd Codicil dated 8 Dec 1907, Probated March Term, 1908
Minute Book 9 Page 6

Wife: S. A. Fleming

Daughters: Mrs. E. C. Fisher (wife of F. B. Fisher, she was deceased by 8 Dec 1907, had only one child), Mrs. Fannie O'Conner (deceased)

Son: J. B. Fleming

Grandson: Fleming O'Conner (under the age of 21, son of Fannie O'Conner)

Other Grandchildren: Hortence Fisher & R. W. Fleming, Jr. (he is under the age of 26)

Land bounded by: In the 7th civil district by Webb, Burgess, Kinton, Morphis & Stallings; In the 6th civil district by J. F. Farrow, W. F. Farrow, Johnson heirs & Rhodes; In the 5th civil district by R. M. Pitner, Evans, White, Farrow, Roberts & Smothers.

Executors: Son, J. B. Fleming & Son in law, F. B. Fisher

Witnesses: T. N. Skelton, T. G. Johnson

Witnesses to first Codicil: Ernest Johnson, T. G. Johnson

No witnesses to second Codicil


GIDDENS, R. M., of Mountain City, Tenn.

Will dated 28 Mar 1913, Probated in Crockett Co. TN Dec. Term 1916
Minute Book 10 Page __

Born 1845, Christian Minister

Step Mother: Mrs. Mary Giddens of Bedford, KY

Brother: A. J. Giddens & his wife Emma, of Bedford, KY

Owns 1/2 interest in land in Moore Co. TX, the other half owned by R. E. Moss

Executors: A. I. Myhr & R. E. Moss

Witnesses: J. K. Walsh & I. S. Rambo


GLASS, NED (Col)

Will dated 24 May 1920, Probated 13 Nov 1923
Minute Book 10, Page __

Son: Pressly Glass

Daughters: Pearl Glass, Nannie Sherron (wife of R. H. Sherron), Ella Koonce (wife of Mose Koonce), Nellie Allen (wife of Jim Allen), & America Elizabeth Weekly (wife of George Weekly)

Grand daughter: Polly Jane Sherron (under age 21 yrs.), Other grand daughters, not named

Owns land in the 5th Civil District, Crockett Co., bounded by Fife, Faircloth, John Lovett & Lizzie Shilcut

Witnesses: J. B. McCutcheon, T. H. Green & R. F. Jerman


GOLDSMITH, FRANCIS MARION, of the 6th Civil District, Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 25 Nov 1941, Probated 6 Jan 1943

Wife: Mary Elizabeth Goldsmith

Sons: Archie Goldsmith, Francis Edgar Goldsmith

Daughter: Ada Frances Clark (wife of Clem M. Clark)

Grand daughters: Belle and Brooksie Marlowe (daughters of son Archie Goldsmith, respective husbands, Ewell and Earl Marlow)

Land owned in the 6th Civil District of Crockett Co., surveyed by H. J. Conley

Executor: Son, Francis Edgar Goldsmith

Witnesses: Harry Knox & M. W. Darden


GOODLOE, C. A., of Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 27 May 1902, Probated Sept. Term, 1916
Minute Book 10, Page 17

Wife: Gussie King Goodloe

Son: Hallum W. Goodloe

Land in 7th Civil District, , known as the Mary Bailey or Brassfield place

Executor: Only son, Hallum W. Goodloe

Witnesses: J. W. Emison & C. A. Foster


GREEN, CLARENCE G.

Will dated 23 Apr 1937, Probated 3 Jul 1944

Wife: Katie Leggett Green

Will be buried at Belle Vernon Cemetery, Friendship, TN, with wife and son (son not named)

Executor: Wife, Katie Leggett Green

Witnesses: Herbert A. Perry & J. B. Avery


GREEN, R. J. (Mrs.), of Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 20 Mar 1928, Probated 14 Nov 1934

Sons: E. T. Cates, Edgar T. Cates (may be the same person)

Grand children: Mrs. Zora Mayfield, Percy Wainright & Mrs. Lydia/Lyda Sue Smith

Home place located in the 6th Civil District of Crockett Co. Also owns house & lot in Alamo, TN

Executor: Son, E. T. Cates

Witnesses: J. O. Smothers & I. N. Lemond


GROUNDS, MAGGIE, of Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 4 Mar 1933, Probated 14 Jun 1939

Brother: Mark Rice

Mentions: Stanley Rice, Dr. Tom Rice, Jr. Maggie Rice, also the daughters of Dan Rice (daughters not named), Leo Foster, Hamilton Rice, Maggie Rice, Nina Rice, Rev. C. B. Clayton, and the children of Dr. Grounds (children not named)

Executor: Brother, Mark Rice

Witnesses: W. York & Fred Walker


HAMLETT, ROSA ROBERTSON (Mrs.), of Crockett Mills, Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 8 Dec 1942, Codicils dated 31 Dec 1942, 23 Sep 1943 & 29 Nov 1943, Probated 19 Feb 1945

Daughters: Carolyn L. Dean (wife of George H. Dean) & Mrs. George (Hamlett) Parker

Son: Frank Hamlett (deceased)

Grand children: Frank Hamlett Jr., James C. (Jimmie) Hamlett, Nancy Lee Hamlett & Carolyn Rose Hamlett (children of son Frank Hamlett, deceased)

Mentions: Mrs. Hannah (Dickenson) Burlin, Mrs. Nona (Dickenson) Childress, Miss Dollie Park, Mrs. Susie Gorsuch, Mrs. Rosa Mai King, Miss Rosemary Jerman

Owns land bounded by Aylmer Perry, the G. L. Hamlett place, James Bennett & O. B. Goganus, known as the Jolly farm and occupied by D. E. Rice. Also the residence where I live at Crockett Mills known as the Frank Robertson home place

Family servants: Ora Bell, Sadie & Martin Fielder, Colored

Executors: Dr. G. Farrar Parker & Frank R. Hamlett Jr.

Witnesses to will: R. F. Jerman, Floyd Fewell & L. P. Caldwell

Witnesses to codicil dated 31 Dec 1942: Mrs. Sallie Moore Barnes & R. F. Jerman

Witnesses to codicil dated 23 Sep 1943: R. F. Jerman & Mary Sue Jerman

Witnesses to codicil dated 29 Nov 1943: Mary Sue Jerman, Nance Jerman & R. F. Jerman


HARDISON, WILLIE A. (Mrs.)

Will dated 11 Oct 1937, Probated 1 Apr 1946

Mentions: Erect a marker at the grave of Mrs. Kattie Hardison Agee, buried in the cemetery at Bells, TN

To be buried beside her husband, J. F. Hardison (deceased), in the cemetery at Bells, TN

Executor: Homer Revelle

Witnesses: J. B. Avery & H. B. Nance


HARRIS, E. R.

Will dated 1 Mar 1927, Codicil dated 1935, Probated 5 Apr 1938

Wife: Helen F. Harris

Elder Sister: Mrs. Nancy Harris Pearsoll

Executor: My friend, Geo. T. Lewis

No witnesses listed


HART, WM, of Gibson Co., TN

Will dated 30 Feb 1888, Probated Jan Term 1897
Minute Book E Page 590
[This will extract is included, because it was filed in Crockett Co., TN]

Wife: Mary E. Hart

Children: Nancy Mathews, Martha C. Mathews, Mary J. Humphreys, Sallie Elkins, Ella Hart, Mada (Maida) D. Hart, George B. Hart, Margrett F. McCorkle and Alice S. Humphreys

Old home place in Crockett Co., TN, joins the old Duffy place. Home place in Humbolt, Gibson Co., TN

Executors: George B. Hart & D. L. Elkins

Witnesses: T. J. Dowling & S. D. Waddell


HASSAN, FANDY, of Bells, Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 8 Feb 1946, Probated 29 Jul 1946

Brothers: Said Hassan, Joseph Hassan (Joseph is of Syria)

Sons: Hassan Fande & Mamond Fande

Mentions: Odis Searcy, Mrs. Mose Strickland

Executors: Brother, Said Hassan, and Mrs. Mose Strickland

Witnesses: A. D. Holder & Mrs. A. D. Holder


HASSAN, SAM, of Bells, Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 9 May 1936, Probated 11 Jun 1936

A native of Syria, but a resident of Bells for a long number of years

Son: Ahmad Sleem Fandie Abdalkalk, of Magadal Bana, State Mt. Lebanon, Syria

Has other children, not named

Owns a Cobler shop at Bells, TN

Executor: My friend, G. T. Lewis

Witnesses: H. L. Cates & F. Hassan


HENDERSON, A. J., of Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 27 Aug 1932, Probated 23 Feb 1933

Sons: Paul H. Henderson & York Henderson

Daughter: Mrs. Ruby Sloan

1st tract of land located in the 12th Civil District of Lauderdale Co., TN, located on the Halls and Chestnut Bluff Road. Second tract of land located in the 13th Civil District of Crockett Co., located on the old Quincey Road, bounded by D. J. Conyers & Jones heirs. 3rd parcel of land is a lot in Chestnut Bluff, 13th Civil District of Crockett Co., bounded by Parker Alley, W. T. Nunn & A. J. Henderson's Brick store house. 4th parcel of land is just west of the 3rd parcel. 5th parcel of land is in the 13th Civil District of Crockett Co., part of the old Original Henderson tract, purchased from Jones heirs. 6th parcel of land is located in Chestnut Bluff, bounded by Parker Alley, my home place and the old Dr. York lot. 7th parcel of land is a house and lot in Chestnut Bluff where I now live, known as the York lot. 8th parcel of land adjoins York lot, bounded by Mrs. Sam Young, Brooks, the School lot and Mrs. Willie Vaughn. 9th parcel of land, a small strip of land in Chestnut Bluff on Parker Alley, behind my brick store.

Executor: Son, P. H. Henderson

Witnesses: W. N. Beasley & Joe Sumrow


HENDERSON, PEARL

Will dated 2 Feb 1950, Probated 11 Mar 1950

Past the age of 21 years

Sons: Doyle Henderson (of Blytheville, AR) & George Henderson (deceased)

Grandchildren: Ray Henderson, Phil Henderson & Jerry Gean Henderson (children of son George Henderson)

Executor: Son, Doyle Henderson

Witnesses: E. C. Smothers & C. Rex Mehr, Jr.


HILL, R. T.

Will dated 2 Jan 1912, Probated Jan Term 1912
Minute Book 9 Page 369-370

Sons: W. Fred Hill & L. L. Hill (L. L. has been absent from home about 12 yrs., whereabouts unknown)

Daughters: Mrs. Joanah Palmer, Mrs. Frankie Flippan, Ora Hill & Nettie Hill

Executors: Friend, John L. Craig of Crockett Co. & Brother, John H. Hill of Dyer Co., TN

Witnesses: J. P. Harwell, J. A. Sudberry


HOLLOWELL, SOLOMON S., of Rutherford Co., TN

Will dated 27 Sep 1873, Recorded Nov. Term 1878
Minute Book B Page 480
[This will extract is included, because it was filed in Crockett Co., TN]

Daughter: Nannie Louisa Hollowell

Father: Joseph Hollowell

Owns three houses and lots in Friendship, Crockett Co., TN

Executor: Father, Joseph Hollowell

Witnesses: G. W. Smith & Wm. Beasley


HUDGINS, ADELENA, a single woman, of Crockett Co., near Gadsden, TN

Will dated 28 Jun 1943, Probated 16 Apr 1946

Nephew: Ray White

Half-Sister: Mrs. Estelle Sandeford

Nieces: Mrs. Birdie Chandler and her sister, Bertha Hicks

Owns land purchased from Collinsworth Taylor, Herndon estate (heirs), Williams & Cornatzer

Executor: Brother-in-law, Sam Sandeford

Witnesses: R. F. Jerman & Aldon D. Edwards


HUGHES, T. B., Sr.

Will dated 26 Feb 1906, Probated 12 Aug 1911

Wife: Lula Hughes

Deceased wife: Mattie Hughes

Sons: Willie & John W. Hughes

Daughters by deceased wife: Lottie, Hattie and Mattie

Executrix: Wife, Lula Hughes

Witnesses: H. L. Currie, B. P. Boyd


HUMPHREYS, WILLIAM G.

Will dated 10 Feb 1890, Probated 15 Mar 1909
Minute Book 9, Page 90

Wife: Mary A. Humphreys

Son: W. D. Humphreys (among others)

Names of all Children: J. B. Humphreys, L. E. Humphreys, J. C. Humphreys, W. D. Humphreys, L. H. Harris, who represents his dead wife who was my daughter Clara R. Humphreys, B. S. Humphreys, T. H. Humphreys, E. E. Humphreys and R. F. Humphreys.

Land: In the 2nd civil district adjoining W. D. Humphreys known as the Robert Mason land.

Executors: Two oldest sons, not named... "I do hereby nominate and appoint my two oldest sons that may be living at the time of my death, Executor to this will with a request that the remaining sons and L. H. Harris of my children sign their bond as Executors"


IRVINE, MORAN, of Alamo, Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 31 Dec 1948, Probated 2 Apr 1949

Wife: Mamie Irvine

Sons: Tom M. Irvine & Sam B. Irvine

Owns lot in Alamo, near the County Jail, bounded by Randolph & the old Perry place

Executors: Sons, Tom M. Irvine & Sam B. Irvine

Witnesses: J. H. Thomas & Herbert A. Perry


JACKSON, ELISHA

Will dated 17 Aug 1900, Codicil dated 19 Sep 1908, Probated ? (probably between 19 Sep 1908 & Jan. Term 1909)
Minute Book 9, page __

Son: M. N. Jackson, deceased (has minor heirs, not named)

Land deeded to: Mr. & Mrs. R. N. & Josephine Raines (Josephine is deceased); J. N. Jackson

Executors: W. P. Williams, J. N. Jackson & R. N. Raines (appointments revoked by codicil)

Executor named by codicil: W. P. Williams

Witnesses: J. K. (or N.) Dunlap, Jeff Williams, J. R. Jackson

Witnesses to Codicil: T. G. Perry, M. W. Cawagd??


JACKSON, J. N.

Will dated 24 Oct 1927, Codicil dated 15 Dec 1927, Probated 30 Jan 1928

Wife: Bertha Jackson

Daughters: Mattie, Hortense & Elizabeth

Sons: J. E. Jackson, Ira Jackson

Step Son: R. F. Humphreys

Land owned in the 3rd Civil District of Crockett Co., bounded by Ed Reasons

Trustee for children: W. C. Nelson

Executors: Wife, Bertha Jackson & Son in law, W. C. Nelson

Witnesses to will: Herbert A. Perry, Harry S. Avery Witnesses to codicil: D. L. Leggett & Erin Leggett


JENNINGS, TENNIE

Will dated 9 Dec 1939, Probated 4 Jun 1943

Husband: Aleck Jennings, deceased

Sister-in-law: Della Jennings (who was at one time the wife of Frank Hartwell, she was the sister of Aleck Jennings)

Executrix: Sister-in-law, Della Jennings

Witnesses: Mrs. Geneva Reasons & Aldon D. Edwards


JENNINGS, W. R.

Will dated 26 Aug 1935, Probated 16 Sep 1935

Wife: Annie Lee Jennings

Executrix: Wife, Annie Lee Jennings

Witnesses: Leslie Vernon & Herbert A. Perry


JENRETTE, ASA COLLEY

Will dated 4 Sep 1946, Probated 2 Aug 1947

Wife: Corinne McLemore Jenrette

Executor: Wife, Corinne McLemore Jenrette

Witnesses: E. D. Brown & Gertie Brown


JOHNSON, M. J. (Mrs.)

Will dated 18 Jun 1913, Probated May Term, 1916
Minute Book 9, Page __

Nephew: Powell Maxey "who has lived with me the most of his life"

Mentions: Three sister who are now living (not named)

Land located in Civil District 14

Executor: Powell Maxey

Witnesses: W. F. Poston, S. Homer Tatum, B. C. Lentz & Mrs. B. C. Lentz (may all be of Bedford Co., TN)

[This is Mariah Jane Robason, widow of William R. Johnson, daughter of Griffin & Elizabeth Robason. J. Powell Maxey was the son of John B. Maxey & Louisa A. Robason. Louisa was the sister of Mariah Jane]


JOHNSON, RICHARD, of Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 18 Aug 1947, Probated 3 Sep 1947

Generally known as Dick Johnson

Wife: Anna Myrtle Johnson

Sons: James Andrew Johnson, John William Johnson, Carl Emerson Johnson, Leonard Odell Johnson & Clint Randle Johnson

Daughters: Irma Lee Jackson (wife of Mose Jackson) Sylvia Dora Metzler (wife of Francis Metzler) and Martha Ann Yarbro (deceased, wife of J. W. Yarbro, has children, not named)

Executors: Sons, John William Johnson and Carl Emerson Johnson

Witnesses to mark of Richard Johnson: S. Homer Tatum & Roy Lanier

Witnesses to will: S. Homer Tatum & Roy Lanier


JOHNSON, S. E.

Will dated 26 May 1934, Probated 22 Mar 1935

Wife: Hattie Johnson

Owns Storehouse & lot in the 6th Civil District, Alamo, Crockett Co., TN and a farm in the 10th or 14th Civil District, owned with C. H. Conley.

Executor: W. W. Craig of Ripley, TN

Witnesses: Herbert A. Perry & M. A. Williams


JONES, CHARLES

Will dated 9 Mar 1945, Probated 28 Apr 1949

Children: Beulah Jones Griffin, Fay Jones, Elbert Jones, A. D. Jones, Virgil Jones Sanford, Marie Jones Martin, Noble Jones, Aubrey Jones Wilson & Nettie Jones Carroll

Executor: Son, Noble Jones

Witnesses: H. C. Scales & B. H. Park, both of Friendship, TN


JONES, Stephen E., of Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 29 Oct 1926, Probated 21 Oct 1939

Brother: Jessie Sewell Jones

Land, known as the H. C. Jones tract, in the 13th Civil District, Crockett Co., bounded by J. L. Jones, D. J. Conyers, A. J. Henderson, C. C. White, Calvin Yearwood, Mattie White and W. C. Patton.

Executor: Brother, J. Sewell Jones

Witnesses: J. Bernard White & Hazel White


JONES, W. H., of Friendship, Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 16 Apr 1940, Probated 8 Sep 1944

Son: H. B. Jones (husband of Ruby Jones)

Daughter: Mrs. Ora Robertson (wife of Robbie Robertson)

Grandchildren, not named, children of daughter Mrs. Ora Robertson

Land owned in the 12th Civil District, Crockett Co., purchased from John Stallings, bounded by land purchased from Jacob Hawkins.

Executor: Son, H. B. Jones

Witnesses: L. F. Dunagan & Hamilton Parks


KENNER, LAURA (Mrs.), of Alamo, TN

Will dated 16 Jul 1945, Probated 30 Apr 1946

Mentions 8 children, not named

Son: Arthur Kenner

Mentions: R. F. Tanner, President of the Bank of Alamo, C. H. Conley Jr., Vice President of the Bank of Alamo, Herbert A. Perry, Cashier of the Bank of Alamo and Harry Knox, Assistant Cashier of the Bank of Alamo.

Executor: Son, Arthur Kenner

Witnesses: Herbert A. Perry & Harry Knox


KINCAID, MIKE F., of Gadsden, Crockett Co., TN

Will dated 13 Mar 1941, Probated 16 Aug 1947

Daughters: Mrs. Selma Kincaid Williams Mrs. Etna Kincaid Agee

1st track of land bounded by J. R. Kenner, W. T. Kincaid, W. N. Patterson and R. S. Boals. 2nd tract bounded by l. S. Adams, A. T. Cornatzar & L. I. Boyd. 3rd tract bounded by J. D. Partee, G. W. Ferguson & Mrs. Sadie Young

Executor: Daughter, Mrs. Selma Kincaid Williams

Witnesses: Frank W. Raines & S. A. Pearson


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