WILL BOOK 'A' - MONROE COUNTY, 1824 TO 1847
Transcribed by Elizabeth Robertson unless otherwise notated.
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NAME | PAGE NO |
ADAMS, BENJAMIN | 209 |
ALLISON, DAVID | 77 |
ALSTON, CHARITY | 127 |
BARRON, WILLIS | 162 |
BEALL, JAMES | 116 |
BECKHAM, SHERWOOD | 96 |
BIRD, CLARISSA, H. B | 248 |
BIRD, JAMES R. | 219 |
BIVINS, SAMUEL | 185 |
BLACK, W. W. | 141 |
BOON, LYDIA | 41 |
BRANTLEY, BENJAMIN | 196 |
BRANTLEY, JEPTHA | 92 |
BRANTLEY, NANCY | 93 |
BREWER, HENRY | 122 |
BROOKS, SIMEON | 200 |
CHANCELY, WM | 137 |
CHAPMAN, ISIAH | 169 |
CHAPPELL, JOHN | 10 |
CLOWER, JESSE | 45 |
CLOWER, JOHN F. | 189 |
COCHRAN, JOHN L. | 220 |
COHRON, ELIZABETH | 99-100 |
COLBERT, JAMES | 179 |
COLBERT, JOHN | 267 |
COLBERT, WILLIAM | 177 |
COLEMAN, DAVID | 71 |
COLEMAN, ROBT. | 153 |
COLLIER, CUTHBERT | 231 |
CONGLETON, ALLEN | 117 |
COOK, NATHANIEL | 89 |
COWLES, JUDITH | 20 |
CROWDER, FREDERICK | 12 |
CULLODEN, WILLIAM | 15 |
CURRY, ELIJAH | 2 |
DARDEN, JETHRO | 110 |
DARDEN, STEPHEN | 227 |
DARDEN, WILLIAM | 168 |
DAVIS, THOMAS W | 243 |
DILLARD, ARTHUR | 186 |
DOUGLASS, WILLIS | 21 |
DUNN, JOSEE | 213 |
DURHAM, MATTHEW | 66 |
DURHAM, SINGLETON | 90 |
DURHAM, THOMAS | 3 |
DURKEE, LEWIS W | 78 |
DYESS, THOMAS | 26 |
EDGE, OBADIAH | 230 |
EDWARDS, JOHN | 148 |
ELDER, CATHERINE | 19 |
EVANS, CODICIL | 239 |
EVANS, JOHN | 239 |
FAMBROUGH, WILLIAM | 101 |
FINCH, ROBERT | 82 |
FLEMING, JAMES | 79 |
FREEMAN, EDWARD | 34-35-36 |
FREEMAN, MARTHA | 32-33-34-36 |
FREEMAN, POLLY | 194 |
GIBSON, CHURCHILL | 126 |
GIBSON, JOHN | 25 |
GOGGINS, ABRAHAM | 166 |
GREER, JOHN W. G. | 76 |
GRIFFIN, RACHEL | 158 |
HAMLIN, RICHARD | 16 |
HANES, JOHN | 3 |
HANSON, WILLIAM | 188 |
HARMON, REBECCA | 22 |
HARMON, ZACHARIAH | 250 |
HAYGOOD, BENJAMIN | 157 |
HAYNES, CHARLES W. | 270 |
HEATH, BENJAMIN | 143 |
HICKMAN, JOHN | 272 |
HILL, HENRY | 106 |
HOGAN, JAMES | 266 |
HOGAN, WILLIAM | 131 |
HORN, JOHN | 145-6-7 |
HUDGENS, JOSIAH (Estate Record) | 256-7-8 |
HUNT, TURNER, SR | 260 |
HUNTER, DAVID | 37-38-39 |
JENKINS, FRANCES | 40 |
JOHNSON, ANGUS | 5 |
JOHNSON, GIDEON | 133 |
JOHNSTON, ARTHUR | 59 |
JOHNSTON, LARKEN | 75 |
JONES, ZEDOCK | 222 |
JORDAN, THEOPHILUS | 22 |
KEADLE, JEREMIA | 211 |
KELSEY, NOAH | 172 |
LOCKETT, ABNER | 9 |
LOCKETT, CULLEN | 112 |
LOWE, JAMES | 74 |
MALONE, WILLIAM | 11 |
MANN, JOHN | 182 |
McCARY, ELIZABETH | 8 |
McCORD, ELISHA | 141 |
McGINTY, ROBERT | 164 |
McMULLIN, FIELDEN | 22 |
MIDDLEBROOKS, ROBERT | 102-3 |
MIDDLETON, JOHN | 28-29-30 |
MILNER, PITT | 138-139 |
MITCHELL, MARGARETTE | 156 |
MONK, JOHN | 52 |
MONK, JOHN | 81 |
MOODY, LURANA | 229 |
MOORE, JOSEPH | 44-45 |
MORGAN, JAMES B | 208 |
NUNN, WILLIAM | 1 |
OWEN, JOHN H | 206 |
PARTRIDGE, WILLIAM | 61 |
PENN, EDMUND | 154 |
PHILLIPS, OBADIAH (***) | 47-48-49 |
PHILLIPS, WILLIAM (***) | 203 |
PICKARD, JACKSON | 4 |
PINKARD, JAMES | 87 |
PITMAN, JOHN | 201 |
PONDER, JOHN L | 236 |
PONDER, MARGARET | 193 |
PONDER, SILAS | 95 |
POOLE, WILLIAM P | 6 |
POPE, JESSE | 224 |
POPE, WILEY H. (MORGAN CO,) | 263 |
PYE, ANN | 175 |
ROBINSON, MARY | 57 |
ROGERS, JOHN #1 | 8 |
ROGERS, JOHN #2 | 191 |
ROGERS, WILEY J | 92 |
RUTLAND, REDDICK | 85 |
SLACK, JOHN | 247 |
SMITH, AUGUSTUS G. | 258 |
SMITH, JOHN D. | 245 |
SMITH, SEATON W. | 157 |
SMITH. W. L. | 150 |
SNELSON, WILLIAM | 63 |
STALLINGS, JOHN | 12 |
STALLINGS, SARAH | 160 |
STANDARD, JOHN | 108 |
STUBBLEFIELD, CATHERINE | 198 |
SWITZER, BYRD | 83 |
TATOM, MILLY | 53 |
TAYLOR, EDEN | 254-255-256 |
TAYLOR, GEORGE | 105 |
TURNER, ABEDNEGO | 62 |
TURNER, EZEKIAH | 252 |
VANDEVIER, MARCUS | 124 |
WALKER, SYLVANUS | 23 |
WALLACE, MARY | 65 |
WALLACE, RICHARD | 42 |
WARREN, FANNY | 51 |
WATSON, BENJAMIN | 204 |
WATSON, JOHN SR. | 72 |
WATSON, MARY | 73 |
WILDER, WILLIAM | 6A |
WILLIAMS, WILLIAM H | 115 |
WILSON, JOHN | 123 |
WILSON, LARKIN | 234 |
WOMACK, ABRAHAM | 69 |
WOOD, HENRY | 181 |
WOODWARD, ARREN | 17 |
WOODWARD, JOHN | 5-5A |
WOODWARD, KEZIAH | 264 |
WRIGHT, DAVID | 14 |
ADAMS, BENJAMIN;
Will Dated:5/31/1847: Probated: 11/13/1847, p. 269 Wife: Catherine. Ch: Wesley, Parthena, Benjamin Fluker, Malinda. Exrs: Wife and son, Wesley.Wits: William W. Chapman, Bradford T. Chapman, John Jones, Hamilton B. Lockett. |
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DAVID ALLISON, WILL BOOK 'A', PAGE 77 Will dated: 8-8-1832 Probated: 7-3-1834 GEORGIA, MONROE COUNTY In the name of God, Amen. I, David Allison, being of sound mind and memory thanks be to God for the same, calling to mind the mortality of my body and knowing, that it is appointed for all men once to die, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament, that is to say: First of all, I recommend my soul to God who gave it and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in a decent manner at the discretion of my Executrix nothing doubting but at the general resurrection I shall receive the same again by the power of the Almighty God. And touching such worldly estate, that it has pleased God to bless me with in this life, I give devise and bequeath of the same in the following manner. viz; 1st after all my just debts be paid, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Matilda Allison, all my ready money, notes and accounts and all my estate both real and personal to her and her heirs forever. 2nd I do hereby make, appoint and ordain my beloved wife, Matilda Allison my executrix to carry this my last Will and Testament into effect. In testimony whjereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 8th day of August 1832. SS: David Allison Test: Amos Ponder, Joseph Edge, John G. Willis ---------------------------------- GEORGIA, MONROE COUNTY In person came Amos Ponder, Joseph Edge, and John G. Willis subscribing witnesses to the last Will of David Allison, decd. into open court and made oath that they saw the said David Allison sign, seal and publish this to be his last will and testament and that they believed him at the time to be in sound mind and memory. Sworn to this 3rd Nov. 1834. Amos Ponder, Joseph Edge, John G. Willis. Elias Beall, CCO ------------------------ GEORGIA, MONROE COUNTY I Matilda Allison do solemnly swear that this writing contains true last will and testament of David Allison decd. so far as I know and believe and that I will well and truly execute the same by paying first the debts and then the legacies contained in said will so far as his goods and chattels will thereunto extend and the law charge me and that I will make a true and perfect inventory of all such goods and chattels. So help me God. Sworn to this 3rd day of November 1834. SS : Matilda Allison, Recorded January 27th 1835. E. G. Cabaniss, CCO |
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ALSTON, CHARITY; 9/8/1838:12/1/1838. p. 129; Dau: Rebecca Caroline. Other ch. Exr: Richard M. Stewart. Wits: Moses Harris, David B.Ravens, William Stewart. |
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BARRON, WILLIS 1/24/1840:3/1/1842, p.
162 Wife: Elizabeth, extrx., heir. Son: Thomas G. Wits: O. S. Woodward, Jonathan Barron |
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BEALL, JAMES 3/2/1837:5/1/1837, p. 116 Wife: Malinda. Ch: Jesse D., James E., Amanda A., Sophia B., Joseph E., Mark, Mary Ann E.Beckham, Helen M. Booty, Sarah Ann G. Beall. Exrs: Allen Martin, William W. Hardy |
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BECKHAM, SHERWOOD 1/4/1837:2/6/1837, p. 96 Wife: Mary. Ch: John S., William C., James D., Solomon, Mary S. Young, Matilda H. Morris.Exrs: William C., James D. and Solomon Beckham. Wits: James Bell, William Smarr. |
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BIRD, CLARISSA H. B. 2/10/1844:11/2/1846,
p. 248 Ch: George Benson Bird, Sarah Dela Fletcher Bird, James R., John L. and George B. Bird.Stepdau: Frances L. Bird. Exr: Son, James R. Wits: Francis Riviere, J. C. W. Lindsay, Ann A.Lindsay. |
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BIRD, JAMES R.
4/4/1844:9/2/1844, p. 219 Wife: Electra Ann. Bro. and sister mentioned. Exr: Archibald Colton. Admrs: Braxton and Electra Ann Bird. Wits: Joseph T. Reese, John Zimerly, Able Tatum. |
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BIVINS, SAMUEL 7/31/1841:9/14/1841,
p. 185 Wife and ch mentioned. Exr: Bro., James Bivins and wife, Nancy H. Wits: Dudley W. Hammond,Nathaniel G. Slaughter, Amos W. Hammond. |
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BLACK, WILLIAM W. 2/5/1839:11/4/1839, p. 141 Wife: Matilda. Ch: Robert C., William S., Susan Hunter. Exrs: Sons. Wits: T. E. Harmon, Zack Harmon, Daniel McKay. |
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BOON, LYDIA 8/5/1830:4/16/1832,
P. 41 Harbert Ch: Robert Elder, William N. Elder, Edward A. Elder, Blackston Elder, Violet C.Hardwick. Exr: George M. Gullet. Wits: William Watson, John T. Sims, George M. Gullet. |
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BRANTLEY, BENJAMIN 8/29/1842
11/7/1842, P. 196 Wife: Rebecca. Ch: James M., Mark, Thomas P., Phoebe, Amanda E., Essey; Raena Redding;Prudence Chiles. Exr: Son, James M. Brantley. |
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BRANTLEY, JEPTHA pvd 7/4/1836, p. 92 Wife: Lucy. Ch: Nancy, Mrs. Frances Gibson. Grch: Ch of dau., Louisa Carter. Exrs: Benjamin Brantley, Churchill Gibson. |
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BRANTLEY, NANCY 5/25/1836:9/27/1836,
p. 93 Mother: Lucy Brantley. Sisters: Frances Gibson, Louisa Carter. Bro in law: G. Washington Carter. Friend and Neighbor: William B. Hill. Exrs: Benjamin Brantley, Churchill Gibson. |
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BREWER, HENRY 5/5/1838:5/7/1838,
p. 122 Wife: Nancy. Ch: Smith (exr), James J., Mary, Caroline, J. M. T. Septimus, Nancy, Louraney M.J.; Elizabeth Holcomb. |
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BROOKS, SIMEON
2/10/1843:3/6/1843, p. 200 Wife: Louisa C. Dau: Mary Ann. Son: Simeon Henry. Exr: Henry Butts, father in law, and bro.,Ivy Brooks. |
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CHANCELY, WILLIAM
11/29/1838:3/4/1839, p. 136 Wife: Mary, extrx. Ch: William, Gilliam, Harriett, Sarah; Elizabeth Allen; Nancy Allen; Marion Fowler. Grson: William Chancely Allen. |
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CHAPMAN, ISAIAH 9/3/1840:5/3/1841, p. 169 Wife: Prudence P. Ch: Amanda F. Comer, Selina C. Chapman, Prudence E. Chapman, Mary B.Thomas (wife of Spencer T.), James L., Isaiah Monroe. Grch: James, Adaline and Virginia Comer, ch of Amanda Comer. Exr: Friend, Peter Randle; wife, Prudence P. |
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CHAPPELL, JOHN 10/21/1825:12/10/1828, p. 10 Wife: Sarah P. Heirs: Nancy Barnes, Martha Heath, Eliza Douglas, Abraham H., John D.,Joseph T., George A. and Sarah H. Chappell. Exrs: Abraham H., John D. and George A.Chappell. |
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Will of Jesse Clower, Monroe Co. GA. Will Book "A",
Page 45 From: Meredith Clapper <[email protected]> Will dated: 12-19-1831 Probated: 3-5-1832 Georgia, Monroe County In the name of God, Amen. I Jesse Clower being in proper mind and memory, thanks be to God for the same, calling to mind the mortality of my body, knowing that it is appointed for all men to die do make and ordain this my last will and testament, that is to say--first of all, I recommend my soul to God that gave it, and my body I recommend to the earth to be buried in a decent Christian like manner at the discretion of my Executors. Nothing doubting but at the general resurection I shall receive the same again by the favor of the Almighty God. And as touch (sic) worldly estate as it has pleased God to bless me with in this life, I give devise and bequeath of the same in the following manner viz: 1st I do make appoint ordain my wife Matilda Clower my Executrix and my son John F. Clower my Executor to carry this my last will and testament into affect. 2nd I will and bequeath that my said Executors sell all my lands that lye (sic) out of Monroe county, to the best advantage as they think & hope and after all my just debts be paid the residue to be loaned or placed to the best advantage. 3rd I will and bequeath that all the balance of my estate be kept together until some of my children become of age or marry and when any one of my children become of age or marry to have their equal part of my estate at such time and so to be divided until my youngest child becomes of age or married. 4th I will and bequeath that my wife, Matilda Clower, leave her equal part with any children that is to say a child's part of my estate during her natural life or widowhood and in case of her death her part to be equally divided among my four children and in case she should marry, her part to return to my children at the time of her marriage and her to draw five hundred dollars out of my estate and her executorship to cease, at that time and that to be all that shall be allowed her. In testamony whereof I the said Jesse Clower have herewith set my hand and seal this 19th December in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty one. In the presence of Jesse Clower N. B. the words (that by out of Monroe county) euteo lived before signed. At Test Geo. W. Hansford John Daniel Amos Ponder JPÃ Georgia, Monroe county. Personally appeared in open court Amos Ponder and George W. Hansford, who after being duly sworn depose and sayeth that they and each of them saw Jesse Clower sign seal and deliver the within will for the purposes therein mentioned and that he declared the same to be his last will and testament and that they believe him to be of sound mind at the time and that each of as subscribed the same as attesting witnessed and saw John Daniel do so likewise, sworn to in open court this 5th March, 1832. Amos Ponder Wm. G. Aevry Deputy C C O G. W. Hansford Recorded 16th July 1832 Elias Beale C C O |
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CLOWER, JOHN F. , WILL BOOK 'A', PAGE 189 Will of John F. Clower,
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WILL OF JOHN L. COCHRAN, WILL BOOK 'A', PAGE 220 Page 132...(no date)
Court Records: |
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COHRON, ELIZABETH 11/8/1836:3/6/1837,
p. 99 Heir: S. F. Cohron. Exr: William H. Bankston. |
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COLBERT, JAMES
1/1840:9/6/1841, p. 179 Wife: Ann. Daus: Patsy, Avarilla. Heirs: John Keith, husband of Patsy; Avarilla Lyons. Exrs:Wife, Ann; son in law, John Keith. |
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COLBERT, JOHN 10/13/1847:11/13/1847, p. 267 Wife: Frances H., extrx. My ch. |
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COLBERT, WILLIAM 4/28/1841:9/6/1841,
p. 177 Wife: Ann. Ch: Frances W. Bunyard, James Franklin Colbert. Exrs: John Mitchell, John Keith,Amos Ponder. |
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COLEMAN, DAVID dtd
8/24/1831, p. 71 Wife: Mary. My ch. Exr: David Allison. |
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COLEMAN, ROBERT 10/24/1840:1/23/1841, p. 154 Wife: Mary B. Ch: Adeline N., John G., William R., Mary Judith, Samuel Taylor, Robert,Florida, Caroline T. Pope (wife of William M. Pope). Grson: Robert Coleman Pope. In tr for Eliza Holzendorf. Exrs: Scott Gray, William M. Pope, John G. Coleman. |
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COLLIER, CUTHBERT 6/1/1838:6/11/1845, p. 231 Wife: Rebecca. Ch: Dickie W., Merlin T., John T., Pleasant, Benjamin, Elizabeth, Robert, Isaac;Sarah West. Exrs: Sons: Dickie W. and John Thomas Collier; nephew, Hardaway Collier. |
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CONGLETON, ALLEN 9/18/1837:1/1/1838, p. 119 Wife: Sarah. Ch: Zimmiza, Austin, Thomas Jefferson; Artitia Singleton. Exrs: Austin Congleton,Wyatt R. Singleton, James H. Gaines. |
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COOK, NATHANIEL 11/2/1835:11/30/1835,
p. 89 Wife: Elizabeth. Ch: Daniel, Joseph, James, John, Jordan, Jeptha, Elizabeth, Unity, Sarah Ann.Exrs: Daniel and James Cook. |
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COWLES, JUDITH
3/4/1830:5/3/1830, P. 20 Heirs: Martha Tripp (wife of James J.), Elizabeth Patillo, James Patillo, Elizabeth Harrison,Susan Harrison, Mary Palmer (wife of John), Judith Akers, Eliza Akers. Exrs: James J. Tripp,Willie B. Clark. |
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CROWDER, FREDERICK 3/22/1838:2/2/1829, p. 12 Wife: Milley. Ch: Samuel, James H., Frederick L., Rebecca White, Mary Berry. |
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CULLODEN, WILLIAM dtd 2/3/1830, p. 15 Sister: Rebecca Culloden, wife of Benjamin Enger. Nephew: Andrew English, son of sister, Jemima Culloden English. Exrs: Willie Pritchard, Arthur Sims. |
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CURRY,ELIJAH
5/17/1824:7/5/1824, p. 2 Wife: Susan. Daus: Mary Jane, Martha Ann. Father in law: Leonard Sims. Exrs: Leonard Sims, Susan Curry. |
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ELIJAH CURRY, Will Book A, Pages
2-3 In the Name of God Amen. I Elijah Curry being at this time confined to my bed, Yet of sound sense and memory, make and bequeath, this my last Will and Testament. Item 1st. I will, bequeath that my lands on which I now live be divided into three equal parts, to wit, one third to be given to my wife, Susan Curry and one third to each of my daughters, Mary Jane and Martha Ann Curry. My other tract of land lying in the 12th District, Irvin County No. 379 I wish to be sold and the money arising from the sale of the land to be loaned out on interest with good security and the money to be equally divided between my two daughters, when they become of age. Item 2nd. I will and bequeath that my two negroes, Arthur and Easter, be sold and that two thirds of the money arising from their sale be also loaned out on Interest for the use of my two daughters which is to be equally divided and the other one third to be paid to my wife Susan Curry. Item 3rd. I will and bequeath that my wagon and my still together with my crop after reserving enough for the maintenance of my family, and support of my farm, be sold and the money arising from the sale to go to the discharge of my just debts and the balance if any, to be loaned out on Interest for the benefit of my two daughters. Item 4th. I will and bequeath that all my household and kitchen furniture, together with my horses, cattle and hogs and plantation tools all remain on the plantation for the use and benefit of my wife and daughters. Item 5th. I will and bequeath that my friend and Father-in-Law, Leonard Sims will as soon as convenient, take the necessary steps to collect from John Huddleston, the money due me from the sale of my Father’s estate and that when collected he shall proceed to loan it out on interest and when my daughters become of age, to be equally divided between them. Item 6th. I will and bequeath, that my friend and Father-in-Law, Leonard Sims is hereby appointed my lawful Executor and my wife, Susan Curry, my Executrix. In witness I have this day set my hand seal, May 17, 1824. Elijah Curry Signed and Sealed in the presence of: Richard L.
Watson, George W. Rogers, Moses Garner GEORGIA Personally came before us in open court George W. Rogers, Richard L. Watson and Moses Garner who after being duly sworn deposeth and said that they saw the within named Elijah Curry subscribe his name to the within will and the said Elijah Curry was of sound mind and memory and capable of deposing of his property and then deponents became a subscribing witness at the instance request of the said Elijah Curry to the said will sworn to and subscribed fore us in open court, the 5th day of July 1824. George N. Rogers; Rich. L. Watson, Moses Garner |
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DARDEN, JETHRO
pvd 7/3/1837, p. 110 Wife: Ellender. William Darden, tr for dau., Lucretia Ponder. Grch: Ch of Jonathan Darden, viz...George W., Mary Ann, Rebecca Jane, Martha Elizabeth, Jonathan and Madison Darden; ch of James Hill, viz...Nancy Henson, Eliza, Frances, Mary Ann, William, James Washington and Henry Hill. Heirs: Wilson, Stephen, Elizabeth Winn, Mary Rhodes, Ann, John Weaver. Exrs: Wilson and Stephen Darden. |
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DARDEN, STEPHEN 12/16/1844:1/13/1845,
p. 227 Wife: Frances. Nephew: John H. W. Darden. Ch of Wilson and Frances Darden: Ellender and Ann. To ch of Lemuel and Ann Wynn, Elizar and William Winn. Exr: Robertson Frambrough. |
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DARDEN, WILLIAM 1/17/1841:5/3/1841,
p. 168 Wife: Lucy L. My ch. Exrs: Wife, William F. Darden and James Lockett (of Jones Co.) |
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DAVIS, THOMAS W. Thomas W., 3/10/1839:1/5/1846,
p. 243 Wife: Mary H. Ch: William B., Elizabeth F., Joseph T., Elizabeth C., Absalom C., Davis; Sarah W. Douglas; Mary Ann Clements. Grson: William S. Clements. Exrs: Son, William B. Davis; son in law, John C. Douglas. |
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DILLARD, ARTHUR 1/17/1840:1/5/1842, p. 186 Wife: Polly, extrx. Ch: Frances L., John A., Arthur, Jr., Joseph H., Henry; Nancy Harmon; Elizabeth Joslin; Sarah W. Yarbrough. |
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DOUGLASS, WILLIS 4/1/1830:8/5/1830,
p. 21 Mother: Mary Anne Douglass. Exrs: Charles Y. Colwell, William W. Hardy. |
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DUNN, JOSEE 12/20/1839:7/1/1844, p. 213 Wife: Obedience. Ch: Dec. George W., James W. (infants), and David A.; Rebecca N. Martin; Ann E. C. Roddey; Sarah E. Lampkin; Josee Andrew J. Dunn. Sons in law: Stephen H. Martin, William Lampkin. Grch: Obedience Martin, Rebecca O. Roddey. Exrs: Son in law, Stephen H.Martin; son, Josee Andrew J. Dunn and friend, Allen Cochran. |
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DURHAM, MATTHEWS 10/16/1833:1/7/1834, P. 66 Ch: Simeon, Shelman, Singleton, Seaborn I.; Mary Pleasants. Exrs: Seaborn I., Singleton and Shelman Durham. |
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DURHAM, SINGLETON 9/30/1835:11/2/1835,
p. 90 Wife: Lucy. My ch. Exrs: Wife, Lucy; bro., Sanders W. Durham; bro in law, Josiah Stovall, and neighbor, Collier Foster. |
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THOMAS DURHAM, WILL BOOK A,
PAGE 3B-4 GEORGIA, In the name of God Amen. I Thomas Durham of the State of Georgia and County of Monroe being mindful of my mortality do this fourth day of July in the year of our Lord One Thousand and Eight Hundred and Twenty six, make, publish and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following. First, I resign my soul into the hands of almighty God who gave it me and my body to be decently buried at the discretion of my Executors touching (?) such worldly estate as God has blessed me with, I will and dispose of in the following manner. First, I will that my property, Crop of cotton be sold and as much of my personal Estate such as my wife Polly Durham may think can be best spared as will pay all my Debts and my debts all paid with the same and all the balance of my estate, real and personal, I will and dispose of in the following manner. First I give to my son John Pryor Tapley Durham, one horse colt with a blaze in his forehead, one year old since February past. My wish is that my other sons, to wit: Thomas Edwin Booker, Joab Jeptha, Robert Augustus Flournay, and Lucius James Constantine, have each of them at the age of eighteen years old an amount in cash equal to the above named colt. I give to each of my daughters, to wit; Seasay Ann Catherine Durham and Mary Jane Eliza, our featherbed and furniture; I leave to my beloved wife Polly Durham, my two negroes to wit: Lawson and Fanny, during her life or widowhood and when my wife Polly does die or marry, I will that the above named negroes be hired out for the ____of my children until my youngest child becomes of age, then to be sold and the money equally divided among all my children. I will that the within named negroes be sold among my children. I will that all the rest of my property not otherwise willed or disposed of, be for the us and disposal of my wife Polly Durham to dispose of at her pleasures namely all my stock of all kinds, my household and kitchen furniture and everything in the barn or the ____ . I hereby constitute and appoint my beloved wife Polly Durham to be Executrix of this my last will and Testament and my trusty friend Thomas Johnson to appoint her until my debts are paid and then this said Thomas to be liberated from any charge of the ___. Signed, sealed and published
and delivered by the said testator on and for his last will and testament in
our presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as
witnesses, this of the day or as dates above written. WIT: JOHN HORN ZADOCK LEWIS JOHN PARKER GEORGIA Personally came before us, Justices of the inferior Court for said county, Zadock Lewis and John Parker and who being duly deposeth and saith that they saw Thomas Durham assign the within as his last Willa and Testament and also saw John Horn subscribe his name as a witness swon to before me this 4 day of Sept. 1821. John J. Harper, JJC GEORGIA I, Thomas Johnson as solemnly sworn that this writing contains the true last Will of the written named Thomas Durham, deceased so far as I know or believe and that I will truly execute the same by paying first the debts and then the legacies contained in the said will as far his good and other chattels ____ ____ ____ ____ and that I will make a true and perfect inventory of all said goods and chattels so help me God. Sworn to and Sept. 4, 1826. Elias Beale, CCA, Thomas Johnson GEORGIA I, Polly Durham, do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true last Will of the within named Thomas Durham, deceased so far as I know or believe: and that I will well and truly execute the same by paying first the debts and then the legacies contained in the said will and for his goods and chattels, will thereon extend and the law change ___ and that I will make a true and perfect inventory of all such goods and chattels so help me God. Sworn to Nov. 4, 1824 Ss: Elias Beall, CCO Polly Durham |
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LEWIS W. DURKEE, WILL BOOK 'A', PAGE 78 Will Dated: 8-16-1834 Probated: 9-20-1834 GEORGIA MONROE COUNTY In the name of God, Amen. I Lewis W. Durkee of the County of Chatham in said state being in feeble health but of sound and disposing mind and memory do make and ordain this my Last Will and Testament. In the first place, I give to my aunt, Mrs. Lucy Rutherford, wife of Nathaniel G. Rutherford, a negro boy slave named Jefferson about twelve or fourteen years of age. 2nd. I give and bequeath to Miss Louisa M. Durkee a negro girl slave named Julia about then or twelve years of age. 3rd. I give and bequeath to Mrs. Elizabeth Mercer, a negro woman slave named Alice about twenty one or twenty two years of age. 4th. I give an bequeath to Nathaniel G. Rutherford the sum of five hundred and twenty five dollars being the amount for which he as my guardian, sold a negro man slave belonging to me, also a rifle gun worth twenty five or thirty dollars and a double barrel gun worth about seventy five dollars. Likewise, the one fourth part of the half of lot or tract of land in Glynn County worth abut fifteen hundred or two thousand dollars. These bequeath I make to the said Nathaniel G. Rutherford for the purpose enabling him to defray all expenses whatever that have accrued or may hereafter accrue upon myself or out of his guardianship and attention to myself and my interest and if any residue remain of the property so bequeathed to him after discharging all said claims and expenses, it is my will and desire that the residue so remaining should go to and ____ in the said Nathaniel G. Rutherford for his own use and benefit. I nominate and appoint John F. Parisot of the City of Savannah executor of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand and seal this 16th day of August 1834. SS: L. W. Durkee Signed sealed and acknowledged in the presence of: A. H. Chappell, Ann F. V. Rutherford, Jno. L.B. Law ----------------------------------------- GEORGIA MONROE COUNTY In person came before us John Powell and Parham Buckner, Justices of the Inferior Court for the county aforesaid, John L. B. Law and Ann F. V. Rutherford and made oath that they saw Lewis W. Durkee sign, seal and publish this to be his last will and testament and they subscribed the same as witnesses that they saw Absolom H. Chappell, subscribe the same as witness. Sworn to and subscribed this 20th day September 1834 before us: John Powell, JJC, Parham Buckner, JJC. Ann F. V. Rutherford, Jno. L. B. Law Recorded February 19, 1835 |
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DYESS, THOMAS
7/21/1825:5/2/1831, p. 26 Wife: Mary. Ch: Elizabeth, Thomas, George, Christopher, (Acquelea) Acquilla, William. Exrs:Wife and son, William. |
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EDGE, OBADIAH 2/11/1837:3/3/1845, P. 230 Wife: Aley. Ch: Mary Folds (wife of William) and her ch; Marlin, Warren W. Garland and Simpson Edge. |
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EDWARDS, JOHN 9/10/1838:1/7/1839, p. 148 Wife: Sarah. Sons: John, George W., Charles, Benjamin, Asa. Daus: Nancy Spear, Sarah Riddle,Mariah Edwards, Amy Foster, Mary Sanders (wife of Luke). Exrs: Michael D. Gaar, George W.Edwards and wife, Sarah Edwards. |
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JOHN EDWARDS, (Page 147 only)
GEORGIA, MONROE COUNTY In the name of God Amen, I John Edwards of the state and county above named being weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory praise be to God for the same and being desirous to settle my worldly affairs whilst I have strength and capacity to do so make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me heretofore at any time made. First and principally I commit my soul unto the hands of my creator who gave it, and my body to the earth to be decently interred by my friends and Execotrs hereafter named and as to so much of the things of this world as it has been pleased God to entrust me with I dispose of the same as follows. I.e. having received a considerable part of the property which I now possess, or the means of obtain in by my present wife Sarah Edwards, I consider it only as a duty arising from facts already mentioned but also a pleasure in return for the long continued love and affection to take care that during her life she may have sufficient to enable her to live independent of the gratuitous assistance of others. Second I therefore bequeath to my wife Sarah Edwards all of the property of my estate both real and personal to manage and dispose of as she may think proper with this exception; I give and bequeato at my death to my son John Edwards, one negro woman by the name of Rebeccah which he has now in possession. I also give and bequeath to my daughter Nancy Spear one negro woman by the name of Lucky (copy of will ended here. Additional pages may be obtained from the probate court). |
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EVANS, JOHN 10/17/184:7/7/1845,
p. 239 Wife: Elizabeth. Sons: Joshua G., John Q., James H. Grch: Mary Ann and Lucinda Lunsford, ch of Hazle Lunsford. Exr: William Fuller. Codicil 9/15/1844. |
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FAMBROUGH,WILLIAM 11/5/1836:3/6/1837, p. 101 Wife: Phoebe. Ch: Robinson, William L.; Katherine Pringle (wife of Coleman S.) Exrs: Robinson, William L. and Allen G. Fambrough. |
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ROBERT FINCH, WILL BOOK 'A', PAGE 82 I do also give and bequeath to my beloved sister Mary Clay
one good milk cow and lastly as to all the rest resideue and remainder of my personal
estate, goods and chattels of what kind, brother John Finch whom I hereby appoint
sole Executor of this my last will and Testament hereby revoking all former wills
by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my ahdn and seal this 28th
day of Sept. eighteen hundred and thirty three. Witnessed by: Raleigh
Holt, Thomas B. Turner, William Finch. |
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JAMES FLEMING, WILL BOOK 'A', PAGES 79-80 Will dated: 10-10-1834 Probated: 1-5-1835 GEORGIA MONROE COUNTY In the name of God, Amen. I James Fleming being of low state of health but of sound mind and memory do hereby constitute and make this my last will and testament as follows. viz: I give unto my beloved wife Celia Fleming all my property real and personal so long as she remains my widow or until my children become of age or marries off, and when either of the above named circumstances shall take place, I wish my wife Celia to distribute off to each of them as she may think proper of the stock, household and kitchen furniture. But should she marry while any of my children are minors, I will unto her only an equal share with each child of the stock, household and kitchen furniture. I will unto my three sons, Perry Hines, Wiley and James Monroe Fleming, all my lands whereon I now live in the above named county lot no. (226) two hundred and twenty six, a part of lot two hundred and twenty seven, all being in the seventh district of said above county to be equally divided by lot to them as they become of age, reserving to my wife the houses and plantation for her use and those of the children that may still remain with her. I will unto my three daughters, Zilla, Elizabeth and Sarah Fleming an equal share with my wife and sons in the following property (viz) No. 334, three hundred and thirty four in the eighteenth district and third section and No. 750, seven hundred and fifty in the third district a fourth section both being in the gold region in the Cherokee purchase drawn in my now proper name or if any error in the above named gold lots as to No. or sections, such lots as shall be found drawn to my or proper name, with the following negroes, a mullato boy by the name of Frank, our woman by the name of Judy, two small girls, Winnie and Mary Ann and one young woman, Malinda, the said Malinda to be the property of my wife during her widowhood. And I do hereby constitute and appoint Wiley Perry of Jasper county and John H. Milner of Monroe County executors to this my last will and testament. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this tenth day of October in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty four. sealed and signed in presence of James, Turner, Jeptha Reynolds, William J. Perryman ------------------------------------ The words on the following property, on the first page and last line erased before signing. Second page ___ from the top word (this) also underlined before signed. GEORGIA MONROE COUNTY In person comes James Turner, Jeptha Reynolds and William J. Perryman subscribing witnesses to the last will and testament of James Fleming, decd. and made oath that they saw James Fleming decd. sign, seal and publish this as his last will and testament and that at the time of signing this instrument as his last will and testament, that he was in sound mind and disposing memory and we signed the same as witnesses. Sworn this 5th January 1835. Elias Beall, CCO, James Turner, Jus., Jeptha Reynolds, William J. Perryman. ----------------------------------- GEORGIA MONROE COUNTY I, John H. Milner do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true last will of James Fleming decd. so far as I know or believe and that I will well and truly execute the same by paying first the debts and then the legacies contained in the said will as far as his goods and chattels will thereunto extend and the law charges me and that I will make a true and perfect inventory of all such goods and chattels. So help be God. Sworn this 5th Jany. 1835. Elias Beall, CCO John H. Milner Recorded February 19th, 1835, Elbridge G. Cabaniss, CCO |
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FREEMAN, EDWARD 1/14/1832:3/5/1832,
p. 34 Wife: Martha, extrx. Nieces: Arabella, Pamela, Edy Winkfield, Eveline Augustus Freeman. Mentions Mother and surviving bros. and sisters. |
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FREEMAN, MARTHA 2/8/1832:4/3/1832, p. 32 Heirs: Robertson, Pamela, Edy Winkfield, Eveline Augustus, Henry, Arabella Howard and John Forsyth Freeman. To: Dau. of Throwell Freeman; Sally Arnold (formerly Freemen), Elizabeth Martha and Theolotta Freeman. Exrs: Neighbors, Collier Foster, Henley S. Salmond. |
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FREEMAN, POLLY 11/16/1841:11/7/1842, p. 194 Daus: Cynthia Pendergrast, Elizabeth Ellison. Son: William. Dau in law: Mary Freeman, widow of Josiah Freeman. Grch: William Capers Freeman (son of Josiah) and Francis, Eliza C. Tarpley and Josiah Herring (ch of dau., Sarah Freemen) and Amanda P. Freeman and Mary Freeman. Exr: F. and, John M. Settle. |
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WILL OF CHURCHILL GIBSON, WILL BOOK 'A', PAGE
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WILL OF JOHN GIBSON, WILL BOOK 'A', PAGE 25 Will dated: 8-8-1826 probated: 4-15-1831 Monroe COUNTY GA Wills -Gibson, John - 1826 File contributed for use by Larry C. Comer, [email protected] In the name of God, amen. I John Gibson of the State of Georgia and County of Warren am weak of boddy but of a Sound and perfect memory for which I bless God for being desirous to dispose of what God has blessed me with as equally as I can in manner and form as follows. Towit First. My will and desire is that all my just debts be paid by me Executors hereafter named. 2d. I give unto my beloved wife Clarry Gibson Four thousand dollars in money or the value thereof or any part thereof she at her option may take any part of my property at the praise value she may think proper. 3d. In order that equal justice may be done to all my children hereafter named and to prevent any dispute that may hereafter arise to the division that may take place as some of my children has had more than others I consider it my duty I owe to all to state here what each Legatee has received prior to this date, viz, John Gibson Decd. had in his life time Two Thousand nine hundred & Sixty dollars. Churchill Gibson has had Three Thousand Eight hundred dollars Henry Gibson has had Five Thousand Eight hundred seventy dollars Nancy Gorman has had four thousand nine hundred & thirteen dollars Sarah Tucker has had Two thousand five hundred & ninety four dollars Now my will is that my son Churchill Gibson and the estate of John, John Gibson decd and my daughter Nancy Gorman & the children hereafter named of Sarah Tucker that each and every of their parts be made Equal to what my son Henry Gibson has received that is to say the last four parts, or Legatees be equal to be made to the amount of Henry Gibson had received, being the one received the highest sum. Now my will and desire for this is that all my Estate both real & personal be sold to the highest bidder and the money or amount arising from the same and also the notes of hand or other instruments in writing and open acct after paying all just debts and the wifes Legacy and Each Legatee to be made equal to the amount Henry Gibson has received the balance of said estate or the value in Cash be equally divided Amongst the five Legatees, that is to say my Sons Churchill Gibson Henry Gibson the heirs of John Gibson deceased Nancy Gorman and the children of Sarah Tucker, deceased, viz Edmund Tucker, Mathew Tucker Mark Tucker, Lucretia Tucker Julia Tucker & Marian Tucker being entitled to their mothers part, to them & their heirs and assigns forever. 4th I do hereby appoint my Son Churchill Gibson, Henry Gibson and Martin Kolb my Executors to this my last will & Testament & I do hereby revoke all other Wills & Testaments deed of Gifts or any Instruments in writing by me made, In Testimony whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed my Seal, this Eighth day of August One thousand eight hundred & Twenty Six. Signed Sealed and acknowledged } in presence of } Micajah Perry } Robert Walton } John Gibson (Seal) John Wright } -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Georgia } Campbell County } Personally Came and appeared in open Court Churchill Gibson and Henry Gibson executors to the last Will & Testament of John Gibson deceased who being sworn in due form of Law, upon their oaths deposeth & saith that so far as they know or believe that the foregoing contains the true last will of the above named John Gibson deceased & that they will well & truly execute the same by paying first the debts and then the Legacy Contained in said will as far as his goods & chattels will thereunto extend & the Law charge us and that we will make a true and perfect inventory of all such goods & chattels so help us God. Sworn & Subscribed in open Court} this 4th May 1829 } Chll. Gibson } Caleb Fields CO. } Henry Gibson ---------------------------------- Georgia } Court of Ordinary April Term 1829 Campbell County } Personally appeared in open Court John Wright who being sworn deposeth & said that the within writing John Gibson presented to him said deponant, did then and there declare it to be his last will & Testament & requested him said deponant to assign it said writing as a witness which he said deponant did and at the time of assigning the same he the said deponant believed the said John Gibson to be of disposing mind & memory. Sworn to & Subscribed in open Court this 3 April 1829 John F. Beavers D Clk Co. } John Wright ----------------------------------------- Georgia } Court of Ordinary April Term 1829 Campbell County } Personally appeared in open Court Micajah Perry & after being sworn deposeth & saith that he saw John Gibson sign seal publish & declare the within writing to be & Contain his last will & Testament that at the time thereof he the said John Gibson was of sound disposing mind & memory & that he did it freely without compulsion to the best of his Knowledge & that he saw Robert Walton the other Subscribing witness assign it also. Sworn to & Subscribed this 3d day of April 1829 } Micajah Perry John F. Beavers D Clk Co } Recorded 15 April 1830 Elias Beal CCO |
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GOGGINS, ABRAHAM
9/18/1840:3/2/1841, p. 166 Nephews: John and G. V. Johnston. Bro: James Goggins. Friend: James W. Tinsley. Exrs: James W. Tinsley, John Johnston |
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JOHN W. G. GREER, WILL BOOK 'A', PAGE 76 Will Dated: 9-22-1834 Probated: 10-3-1834 GEORGIA, MONROE COUNTY I, John W. G. Greer, being of sound mind and memory, but very low and feeble in body and considering that it is appointed unto all men once to die, do make and ordain the following to be my last Will and Testament. 1st I wish my body to be decently interred. 2nd I will all my just debts to be paid 3rd I wish my property kept together in the best manner possible, and my children raised on it or the the profits of it until my oldest child comes of age or marries, then that the same may be divided so as to give her an equal share with the rest of my children, and my beloved wife, and so on as the rest of my children comes of age or marries for them to have their equal share in the same manner as the first. 4th I constitute and appoint my beloved wife Jane Greer and my friend John Powell executrix and executor to carry this will into effect. Signed, sealed and published and declared this 22nd Sept. 1834. SS: Jno. W. Greer Test: C. S. Lesuer, Wilson Gathright, Leonard Greer --------------------------------------- GEORGIA, MONROE COUNTY In person came Wilson Gathright and Leonard Greer into open court and made oath that they saw John W. G. Greer deceased sign, seal and declare this to be his last will and testament and they believe at the time of his signing the same that he was of sound mind and memory and that they saw C. S. Lesueur sign the same as witness. Sworn to this Third day of October 1834. SS: Wilson Gathright, Leonard Greer Elizs Beall, CCO ---------------------------------------- GEORGIA, MONROE COUNTY I do solemnly swear that the writing contains the true last will of the within named John W. G. Greer deceased so far as I know or believe and that I will well and truly execute the same by paying first the debts and then the legacies contained in the said will so far as his goods and chattels will thereunto extend and the law charge me and that I will make a true and perfect inventory of all such goods and chattels. So help be God. Sworn to in open court this third day of October 1834. ss: Jane Greer, John Powell. Elias Beall, CCO Recorded January 27th 1835. Elbridge G. Cabaniss, CCO |
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GRIFFIN, RACHEL 6/10/1839:1/4/1841, p. 158 Daus: Martha Kent, Arabella Anderson, Mellina Griffin, etc. Son: William O., son of husband,James Griffin. Exrs: Frederick J. Green, William Ross. |
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RICHARD HAMLIN. Georgia, Monroe County: I do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true last will of the within named Richard Hamlin, deceased, so far as I know and believe and that I will well and truly Execute the same by paying first the debts and then the legacies contained in the said will and as far as his goods and chattels will, thereunto ______ and the Law charges me and that I will make a true and perfect inventory of all such goods and chattels so help me God: Sworn to in open Court this 2nd July 1832. John Hamlin, Elias Beale, CCO Recorded 16 July 1832 Elias Beale. |
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JOHN HANES, WILL BOOK A, PAGE 3 In the name of God Amen.
In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Twenty Three. Being
very sick but in my sound mind and memory doth make this my Last Will and Testament.
I do will my beloved wife Martha Hanes, the land whereon I now live it being
fifty acres to her during her material life and also the household and kitchen
furniture to her in the same manner as before named and I will my beloved wife
Martha Haines, the negro man by the name of Sam and negro girl by the name of
Esther and the negro boy the name of Peter, to her during her natural life and
also the house and stock cattle and stock of hogs and sheep to have use of this
property during her Widowhood. I also will my daughter Ginny Raines the
wife of Edmund Ramay, five dollars to her at the distribution of my property
and equal division among the rest of my heirs. In witness whereof I have
set my hand and affixed my seal this 21st April 1823. SS John
HANES GEORGIA Turner Hunt, Henry Mims and Elijah Phillips, justices of said Court, comes Jesse Foster and ________and being duly sworn deposeth and saith, that they saw John Haynes, the within Testator sign seal and deliver the within Last Will and Testament for the purposes therein mentioned; that they subscribed the same as witnesses and saw Pleasant Lawson do so likewise. Sworn to and subscribed in open Court this 2nd Feb. 1824. Jesse Foster, Lewis Foster, Isaac Welch. CCO |
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HANSON,WILLIAM
2/27/1842:3/7/1842, p. 188 Wife: Ann. Ch: Betsey Ann Miller, Enoch. Grson: William Martin. Exr: Son, Enoch Hanson. |
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HARMON, REBECCA
2/3/1830:8/5/1830, p. 22 Daus: Elizabeth Evans, Rebecca Clark. Sons: William M., Zachariah (and his wife, Harriett).Exr: Son, Zachariah Harmon. |
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HARMON, ZACHARIAH 8/5/1845:11/2/1846, p. 250 Wife: Harriet S. Son: Zachariah E., Exr. |
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BENJAMIN HAYGOOD, 3/4/1840:3/1/1841,
p. 159 Wife: Mary. Ch: William, Benjamin, James, John, Nancy Thompson, Fanny Stroud, Elizabeth Finley, Sarah Trammell. Grch: Delilah Castleberry and ch of John Haygood. Exrs: Son, Benjamin; John Thompson. |
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HAYNES, CHARLES
9/6/1847:11/1/1847, p. 270 Wife and ch mentioned. Admr: James H. Haynes. |
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HEATH, BENJAMIN 9/10/1838:1/6/1840, p. 143 Wife: Nancy. Mother lives in Warren Co. Dau: Mary Ann Louisa. Sons: Benjamin Green, Abraham, George Chappell, William Lafayette. Exrs: Son, Benjamin Green Heath and friend, Carey Cox. |
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HICKMAN, JOHN 9/28/1835:10/14/1835, p. 272 Wife: Elizabeth, extrx with Lewis G. Hickman, son. Dau in law: Zilam Hickman (her son, Aaron Lafayette Hickman), the widow and son of my son, Abraham Hickman, decd. |
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HILL, HENRY 3/9/1837:5/1/1837, p. 106 Wife: Obedience. Ch: Fielding, Wilie, Henry, Jr., Lintley, Nancy, Rebecca; Martina Coward; Mary Powell. Exrs: Sons, Fielding, Wilfe and Henry, Jr. |
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HOGAN, JAMES 3/10/1847:9/6/1847, p. 266 Wife: Elizabeth. Daus: Eveline Scarborough, Emeline Cranberry. Exrs: Davis Smith, Elizabeth Hogan (wife) |
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HOGAN, WILLIAM of Edgefield Dist., S. C., 2/17/1805:6/14/1805,
p. 131 Wife: Nancy. Daus: Elizabeth Winifred, Nancy Hogan. Sons: James, Thomas, Original, William. Exrs: Wife; Arthur Dillard. |
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HORN, JOHN, WILL BOOK A, PAGES 145-6-7 STATE OF GEORGIA, MONROE COUNTY : I, John Horn, of the county and state aforesaid, do make and publish this my last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any time heretofore made and signed. I direct that my body be dec____ interred at the direction of my friends and relatives and that my funeral be conducted in a manner corresponding with my situation in life. And, as to such worldly estates as hath gleaned God to entrust me with, I dispose of same as follows. First, I direct that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my decease as possible and of the first moneys that shall come into the hands of my executor from any portion of my estate real and personal. Second, I give and bequeath unto my grandson, William K. Murphy, the tract of land, wherein I now live known and distinguished by lot No. one hundred and nine (109) in the eleventh district of said County. I also give him eight negroes to wit. Bell, Tillis, Zabe, Harlan, Mandy, Nancy, Eliz and Barney. Third - I give and bequeath unto my grandson, Ambrose Murphy one tract of land known and distinguished by lot No. One Hundred and Thirty, lying and being in the eleventh district of said County. I also give him the said Ambrose, seven negroes to wit, Easter, Gene, Leah, Fan, Annie, Lewis and Sal. Fourthly, I give and bequeath unto my grandson Osborn H. Murphy, one tract of land lying and being in the eleventh district of said County known and distinguished as Lot No. ninety nine (99) in the plan of said district. I also give to the said Osborn H. as aforesaid three negroes to wit. Peter, Clary and Emaline. Item the Fifty - I give unto my great grand child John Horn Pounds two negroes to wit; Valvan and Sampson which said negroes it is my will shall remain in the possession of William R. Murphy until the said John Horn Pounds shall arrive at the age of twenty one years. The possession of said two negroes to be appropriate ___ ___ to use of the said John Horn Pounds, b the said William R. Murphy as long as the services of said negroes are of any value and which I design may be appropriated once in every year until the said John Horn Pounds arrives at the age of twenty one years at which time he is to have the possession of said negroes. Item Sixth. I give and bequeath unto my grand son William R. Murphy one hundred fifty acres of land more or less being part of lot of land number Ninety six (96) in the Eleventh district of said County. Item Seventy. It is my will and desire that the whole of my estate both real and personal shall remain in the possession of my wife Elizabeth Horn during her life or widowhood, and for her to have the full use and occupation things together with the profit arising therefrom, And at her death or marriage it is my desire that all my estate not here before disposed of be collected together inventoried and appraised, and that my executor cause the same to be sold to the highest bidder at public sale and to the best advantage for cash. And, it is further my desire that my executor proceed to collect all my promissory notes, bonds and every kind of case in action and can vest the whole into cash and convert the same with the money raised from my estate as aforesaid, and make them one general fund which I desire may be disposed of as devised in the following part of my last Will and Testament. Item the Eighth. It is my will and desire that my Executor retain four thousand dollars as a reserve fund for the maintenance of his Mother Sarah Langston Provided that her situation in life after my death should require it, that is, if she should be compelled by said treatment or otherwise to leave her husband and such other places for support as for protection which said sum of money is to be kept at entrust and the yearly profit to be appropriated by my Executor to her use in the event before mentioned. Item the Ninth - It is my desire that the reserved fund before me realized and which is the cash which will be raised from the sale of my property as before directed and the money raised from the collection of my charges (?) in action after receiving the four thousand dollars for the use of Sarah Langston as aforesaid shell be divided as follows - I give two thirds thereof to my grandson William R. Murphy and the other third part thereof to my grand son Ambrose M Murphy. Item the Tenth - It is my will and desire that the four thousand dollars which I have appropriated to the use of Sarah Langston upon certain conditions before named and the profits arising therefrom after the death of said Sarah Langston be equally divided between my four grand children to wit.. Osborn H. Murphy, William K. Murphy, Ambrose Murphy and Martha Pounds. And I do hereby make and ordain my much esteemed and ____ grand child William R. Murphy my sole executor of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said John Horn the testator have to this my will written on and which of paper set my hand and seal this ninth day of October in the year of our Lord Eighteen Hundred and thirty eight. Signed, Sealed and delivered in the presence of us, which have subscribed our names in the presnence of each other: William Bogan, Jepitha P. Parker, John Kenedy ( Subscribing witness statements. Deceased ...Sworn to and subscribed in open Court March 2, 1840. |
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JOSIAH HUDGINS, WILL BOOK 'A',
PAGES 256-7-8 MONROE COUNTY GA Josiah Hudgins will - probate 1847 File contributed by "Rilla Hartsoe" <[email protected]> Book A, Pages 256, 257, 258 Office of the Probate Judge, Monroe County, GA Georgia} Monroe County} In the name of God Amen. I Josiah Hudgins of the County and State aforesaid being of sound mind and memory but knowing it is appointed for all men once to die and knowing that my time is fixed in which my life is to be ended do make and execute this my last will and testament. Item 1st I wish my body to be decently intered in Christian burial after my death. Item Second. I wish all my just debts to be paid. Item Third. I give to Martha Ann Hudgins my daughter, one feather bed and furniture and Fancy Bedstead. Item Fourth. I give to my son Josiah Hudgins my Rifle Gun now in the possession of my brother Hamlin Hudgins. Item fifth. The other rifle gun owned by me I wish to be sold by my Executrix privately or publicly as she may think best for the benefit of the family. Item Sixth. All the balance of my property consisting of two negro boys, one named Ned of common dark complexion, about sixteen years of age and Sam a boy about four years old now in possession of my brother Hamlin and all my household & kitchen furniture, with the exception of those above named, my stock & all other species of property of whatever name, kind or character I give to John Bird of Jones County in trust, and for the sole use and benefit of my wife Zilla Hudgins during her life or widowhood and at her death or marriage for it to be equally divided among all my children, share and share alike - in the latter event - she taking a child’s portion. Said property to be free from any debts of her contracting. Item Seventh. Inasmuch as my brother Hamlin Hudgins has been acting as my agent in selling of my property, I would for the information of my Executrix state he still owes me as a balance for the sale of a negro woman, Agg..the sum of fifty dollars and the sum of Eighteen Dollars and fifty cents, a balance on the sale of a share which sums I wish collected and to be divided under the sixth item above written - also he has a note belonging to me on Thomas Green for thirty Dollars which I wish disposed of in the same way. Item Eighth. To carry out and execute this my last will and testament I do appoint Zilla Hudgins my wife my sole Executrix. Signed Sealed acknowledged Josiah Hudgins (seal) in presence of Alexander M. Speer } J. Pinckard } Wm. B. Chambers} Georgia} Monroe County} Personally appeared in open court Rufus J. Pinckard and William B. Chambers two of the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing will & being duly sworn depose & say they saw Josiah Hudgins sign, seal, publish & declare the same as his last will & testament, that they in the presence of the testator &L at his request in presence of each other & of Alexander M. Speer attested said will and witnesses & that said Alexander M. Speer in the presence of the testator & at his request & in presence of deponents attested said as a witness - that said testator at the time of the execution of said will was of sound disposing mind & memory & that he executed the same freely voluntarily & without compulsion. Sworn to and subscribed in open court on this 5th day of July 1847. E. G. Cabinis C.C.O. R. J. Pinckard W. B. Chambers The last will & testament of Josiah Hudgins having been proven in open Court upon the oaths of Rufus J. Pinckard & William B. Chambers, two of the subscribing witnesses It is ordered by the Court that said will be admitted to record & that letters testamentary be granted to Zilla Hudgins the Executrix in said will named. 258 Georgia } Monroe County} I do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true last will of the within named Josiah Hudgins deceased, so far as I know or believe & that I will & truly execute the same by paying first the debts & then the legacies contained in the said will, as far as his goods & chattels will there unto extend & the law charge me and that I will make a true & perfect inventory of all such goods & chattels so help me God. sworn to & subscribed in open Court Zilla + Hudgins her mark July 5, 1847 E. G. Cabaniss C.C.O. Inventory and appraisement of the estate of josiah hudgins, deceased Ned a negro Man valued at $800.00 No. 1 1 bedstead and furniture 15.00 No. 2 1 bed and counterpin 6.00 No. 3 1 Bed Bedstead & furn. 15.00 No. 4 1 Bed Bedstead & Furniture 20.00 5 Quilts, 3 sheets & two Counterpins 14.00 1 Trunk 2.50 2 chests 2.00 1 small table 1.00 1 Pine Table 1.50 1 clock 2.50 9 split bottom chairs 5.00 Dreping cloth for table 1.00 Lot of books & slate 1.00 1 loom, 3 pr. harness & 7 slays 5.00 2 spinning wheels 2.00 1 pine table .25 1 reel 1.00 1 cupboard 1.00 1 lot crockery 1.00 2 bread trays, 2 buckets & coffee pot .75 1 broken set of knives & forks .25 1 Coffee Mill .50 Lot potware 4.00 Lot plow gear & tools 5.00 Jugware .50 Tubs, bbls,. pail & church .25 2 bushels salt 1.75 1 side saddle 5.00 Two Boxes & bbe. .25 2 smoothing irons .75 Total 915.75 Georgia, Monroe County: We certify upon oath that as was produced to us by the Administrator the above and foregoing contains a true appraisement of the goods, chattels & credits of the estate of Josiah Hudgins, deceased, to the best of our judgment and understanding. Given under our hands and official signatures, this 28th day of June 1852. Wyle Curry, Wm. Even, D. F. Walker, Appraisers I do certify that the above appraisers were sworn to perform their duty as appraisers according to law this 28th day of June 1852. D. E. Haisten, J. P. Inventory and money and notes of Josiah Hudgins, Dec'd. Cash on hand $28.00 1 Note on James Stokes due 15th June 1852 for 6.00 Willis Curry, Adm. |
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JOSIAH HUDGENS, Will Book A, Page 256. (Partial) GEORGIA, MONROE COUNTY In the name of God Amen. I Josiah Hudgens of the County and State aforesaid being of sound mind and memory but knowing it is appointed for all men once to die and knowing that my time is fixed in which my life is to be ended do make and execute this my last will and testament. Item 1st. I wish my body to be decently interred in Christian burial after my death. Item 2nd. I will all my just debts to be paid. Item 3rd. I give to Martha Ann Hudgens my daughter, one feather bed and furniture and fancy bedstead. Item 4th. I give to my son Josiah Hudgens my Rifle Gun now in the possession of my brother Hamlin Hudgens. Item 5th. The other rifle gun owned by me, I wish to be sold by my Executrix privately or publicly as they may think but for the benefit of the family. Item 6th. All the balance of my property consisting of two negro boys, one named Ned of common dark complexion, about sixteen years of age and Sam a boy about four years old now in possession of my brother Hamlin and all my household and kitchen furniture with the exception of the above named, my stock and all nd every other species of property of whatever name, kind or character, I give to John Bird of Jones County in trust and for the sole use and benefit of my wife Zilla Hudgens during her life or widowhood and at her death or marriage for it to be equally divided among all my children, share and share alike - in the latter even she taking......(Note: the additional pages of this file were not included in the copies) |
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TURNER
HUNT, 2/25/1845:9/6/1847, p. 260 Wife: Elizabeth. Sons: Thomas, Turner. Daus: Lucy Russell, Martha Moreland, Elizabeth Trippe, Nancy Clements, Sarah Jackson, Tabitha Perry, Susan Manson, Polly Harkness, Rebecca Womack. Grch: Ch of Thomas and Adaline Hunt, viz...Robert P. John T., William W., Martha A. E., Thomas A., Joseph A. James ;)., Francis P., Marcellus S. and Mary A. Hunt. Grch:Ch of Turner Hunt, viz Martha T. Louisa F., Susan 0. Elizabeth, Stephen W. D., Marcus L. F.and Turner Hunt. Grch: Ch of dau., Polly Harkness, viz...Martin and Nancy Hendrick. Grch: Ch of dau., Rebecca Womack, viz...Frances, Jesse and William Womack, Martha Roberts, Susan Mobley. Exrs: James Connally, David Clements, Alexander Perkins. |
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DAVID HUNTER,
4/19/1831:7/19/1831, p. 37 Dau: Margaret Lavina Champion. Sons: Abel B., James, David Bold, Absalom B. Exr: James Moffett. |
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FRANCES JENKINS, 11/24/1830:2/1/1831,
p. 40 Sons: Starling, William, Francis, Edmund. Wits: Stephen McClendon, Edward Jenkins, William Barclay. |
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ANGUS JOHNSON, 5/25/1824:5/5/1828,
p. 7 Wife: Flora. Ch: Archibald, etc. Bro: Archibald Johnson. Son in law mentioned. Exrs: Wife, and Archibald Johnson. |
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ANGUS JOHNSON, WILL BOOK 'A', PAGE 5A-6 |
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GIDEON JOHNSON,
pvd 4/3/1839, p. 133 Wife: Mary. Sons: William, Thomas, Gabriel. Daus: Louisa Lany, Martha Brown, Mary, Rebecca, Sarah. Exrs: Wife and son in law, Archlbald Lany; son, Thomas Johnson. |
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ARTHUR JOHNSTON, 10/16/1832:11/4/1832,
p. 59 Wife: Rhoda. My ch. Exr: William Mitchell. Wits: William W. Hardy, Allen Martin, David Johnston. |
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LARKEN JOHNSTON, 5/11/1834:5/26/1834, p.
75 Ch: Littleton, Elizabeth Hines. Wits: Littleton Johnston, Sr., David Allison, Walter W. Brooke. |
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LARKIN JOHNSTON, WILL BOOK 'A', PAGE 75 Will Dated: 5-11-1834 Probated: 5-26-1834 In the name of God, Amen. I, Larken Johnston, being in a low sate of health but of sound and disposing mind, I do think it best to leave the part of property that may fall from my estate to my daughter Elizabeth Hines in the hands of my son Littleton Johnston for the safe keeping and managing of the same as that it may never be, to the interest or benefit of Henry Hines in any way or means whatever directly or indirectly. Lastly I constitute my son Littleton as guardian to manage the property that may fall to my daughter Elizabeth so state above, this being my Last Will and Testament. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this the eleventh day of May in the year of our Lord, One thousand eight hundred and thirty four. SS; Littleton Johnston. Test. Littleton Johnston, Sr., David Allison, Walter W. Brooks. ------------------------------------------------------ GEORGIA MONROE COUNTY I, Littleton Johnston, Sr., David Allison and Walter W. Brooke subscribing witnesses to the within last Will and Testament of Larkin Johnston deceased came before us John Powell, Parham Buckner and Henry Long, Justices of the Inferior Court of said county, and made oath that they saw Lrkin Johnson, deceased, sign, seal, publish and declare this testament as his last will and testament for the purposes therein contained and at the time of executing the same, he was of sound and disposing mind. Sworn to before us this 26th May 1834. SS: John Powell, JJC Parham, Buckner, JJC Henry Long, JJC ------------------------------------------ GEORGIA, MONROE COUNTY I do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true last Will of Larken Johnson, dec'd. so far as I know or believe and that I will well and truly execute the same by paying first the debts and then the legacies contained in said will as far as his goods and chattels with thereunto extend and the law charge me and that I will make a true and perfect inventory of all such goods and chattels, So help me God. Sworn to the 7th Jul 1834. SS: Elias Beall, CCO, Littleton Johnston Recorded January 27th, 1835, E. G. Cabaniss, CCO |
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ZADOCK JONES, 11/20/1844:1/13/1845,
p. 222 Wife: Mary. Heirs: Joshua Bass, Joseph Sikes (decd) and his heirs William, Joseph, Jr., Wiley, George W., and female heirs. etc. Sister: Elizabeth Sikes. Others: Willia Cooper, Henry Paul. Exrs: E. Dumas, Thomas Dumas. |
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THEOPHILUS JORDAN, 2/26/1830:8/5/1830, p. 22 Bros: Josiah G., Matthew G., heirs and Exrs. Wits: Aran Jordan, Ebenezer Bathwell. |
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JEREMIAH KEADLE, 4/11/1842:7/1/1844, p. 211 Wife: Rebecca. Ch: Susannah M. Rogers, George W., etc. Exrs: Zacharieh Hugeley, Aaron Rogers, Rebecca Keadle. |
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NOAH KELSEY, 2/5/1830:1/11/1831, p.
169 Dau: Elizabeth Johnson and her three sons, viz...William and Francis Johnson and Judith Higgins. Grch: Richard Thomas, Mary Stephens, Nail and Chappell McMullan and Rosey A. Higgins. Exr: Thomas T. McMullan, friend. |
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ABNER LOCKETT, 7/1827:1/7/1828, p. 9 Wife: Patsy. Sons: David, Abner, Solomon, Hugh, James. Daus: Polly Barrow, Martha Lockett. Exrs: James, Hugh and David Lockett. |
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CULLEN LOCKETT, 6/7/1837:9/4/1837,
p. 112 Wife: Sarah Ann, exr/gdn. Ch: Solomon, Hamilton B., Sarah Winfred Lockett. Sister: Cynthia Chapman. |
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LOWE, JAMES, WILL BOOK 'A', PAGE 74 GEORGIA |
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WILLIAM MALONE, 12/23/1815:1/24/1829,
p. 11 Wife: Polly. My ch. Exrs: Wife and friend, Douglas Watson. |
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JOHN MANN, 2/10/1841:7/5/1841, p. 182 Wife: Polly W. Ch: Worsham J., John J., Stephen A., Thomas J., Acy V., Frances Malone, Sarah K. Akin. Son in law: Thomas Malone. Grch: Richard F., James W., John R., Sarah F., Mary L., Nancy M., Elizabeth A., Rebecca M., Martha J., Wesley B. and William W. Mann and James B.Key in rt of his wife, Harriet L. Exrs: Wife, Stephen A. Mann, Thomas J. Mann. |
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ELIZABETH McCARY, 10/10/1827:6/11/1828,
p. 8 Dau: Mary Ann McCary. Son: Alexander Russell, Exr. Wits: Tarpley Holt, John Russell. |
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WILL OF
ELISHA MCCORD, WILL BOOK 'A', PAGE 141 Will Dated: 7-30-1847 Will Probated: 11-8-1853 This file was contributed
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ROBERT McGINTY, dtd 2/10/1841, p. 164 Ch: Joseph, John, James, Robert, Thomas, Washington, Isaac, William, Mary, Shadrack, Meshack, Abednego, Josiah. Servant: Molly. Exrs: Sons, Thomas and William. |
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FIELDEN McMULLIN, 4/27/1829:9/4/1830, p. 22 Wife: Polly, formerly Polly E. Self. Ch: William, James Monroe, Sarah. Exr: Bro., Nail McMullin. |
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ROBERT MIDDLEBROOKS, 3/3/1837:4/10/1847, p. 102 Wife: Nancy. Ch: Albert, Hillman Jackson, Eliza Ann, heirs of James Cannon and my dau., Sarah Cannon, Talbot S. Middlebrooks. Dau ln law: Mary Middlebrooks, wife of my son, Thomas, decd. Son in law: Allison Spier. Exrs: Alford Middlebrooks, V . Simmons. |
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JOHN MIDDLETON, 12/29/1829:1/3/1832, p.
28 Wife: Sarah. Wife's ch: David, Mary D. My dau: Elizabeth and Louisa Middleton and Elizabeth Collins (and her 6 oh),and Sarah Simmons. Exrs: Wife, Stephen Collins. |
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Submitted by Danna Georgia} Monroe County} the name of God Amen. I John Middleton of the State of Georgia and County aforesaid being weak of body but sound in mind and memery knowing that it is appointed once for man to die and after death to judgment. Do hereby make and ordain this to be my last will and testament to wit, first I give and design my body to the earth to be buried in decent Christian buriel at the discretion of my Executors and as for such worldly good as it has pleased God to help me with in this life I give and demise the same in the following manner. Viz. Item 1. I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Sarah Middleton and her two children, David Middleton & Mary D. Middleton the following land being in the 12th district Monroe County lot No. one hundred & sixty one and one third part of lot number one hundred & sixty and it being the south end of said lot also fifty eight acres in the southwest corner of lot number one hundred and forty six called the Chambers place all together supposed to be three hundred & twenty five acres more or les the same I give to my wife and her two children forever and should either of them die before they arrive to the age of twenty one years then the said land shall become the property of the surviving one or should my wife die then it shall become the property of the two children share and share alike the same being the place whereon I now lie. Also it is my will and desire that all my property both real and person, bond, notes, bills, cash and accounts and all things of whatsoever kind under the character of my property shall remain with my wife Sarah Middleton to be managed governed controlled & conducted by my wife until the first of January Eighteen Hundred and thirty five except such as I hereafter disposed of. At which time it is my will and desire all my property not otherwise disposed of shall be divided share & share alike between my wife Sarah Middleton and my daughters Eliza Middleton and Louisa Middleton and Mary D. Middleton and my son David Middleton each taking their proportionable share which shall be theirs forever. Item 2. I give and bequeath unto my two daughters Eliza and Louisa Middleton, my lot of land number one hundrd & eighty in the 12th district Monroe County continuing two hundred two & half acres more or les to be equally divided between them share & share alike and should either of my daughters Eliza or Louisa die before they arrive at the age of twenty one or Marry then it is my will and desire the surviving one shall own posses and enjoy the aforesaid lot of land forever. And should my daughter Eliza, Marry before the expiration of five years or the time of the division, it is my will and desire that she shall have two Negroes a boy & a girl also two cows & calves a feather bed, bed stead & furniture the same to be accounted for in her share at the general division of all my property. Item 3 I give and bequeath unto my daughter Elizabeth Collins my Negro woman Jinney and her Six Children also all her Increase also George & Mary also one bed bedstead & furniture also one lot of land which I own in Henry Count y all of which she has received except the land and George & Mary which it is my will and desire she shall have immediately and have the same forever, the above property to be in full of all her right title interest or demand in my property both real and personal~ Item 4 I give and bequeath unto my daughter Sarah Simmons the full sum of five dollars cash the same being in full of all my property both real and personal. She having declared she did not want one cent of my property I feel no disposition to encumber her with my property and hope she will not after my death endeavor to get it contrary to my will. Which sum of five dollars is Sarah’s share in full. I do herby make and ordain my beloved wife Sarah Middleton and Stephen Collins my executors to this my last will and testament And I do hereby publish and declare this and no other to be my last will & testament & executors by me made in any manner whatever—I witness wherof this said John Middleton doth herewith set my hand and affix my seal This twenty ninth day of December 1829.
Assigned, sealed, published and}Declared in presence of us and }We assigned as witneses by his } his Request in presence of each } John X Middleton Other this 29the Dec. 1829 } mark James D. Lester James Harden William McKineley Note: The will was recorded May 21, 1831 and can be found in Georgia Will Book A, Pages 28-30. The last few pages of the will inventories John’s wealth at $10,445.55. |
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PITT MILNER, 6/6/1837:9/2/1839, p. 138 Wife: Apsila. Sons: John H., Pitt, Jr. Daus: Elizabeth Sims, Penelope Way, Benett Head, Apsila Callaway, Sandford Callaway, Nancy M. Gauman, Mary E. Gauman. Exrs: John H. and Pitt W. Milner. |
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MARGARETTE MITCHELL, 3/3/1839:11/3/1840,
p. 156 Grch: Mary Ann Margarett Dennis (dau of Daniel Dennis), sons of Daniel Dennis and wife, Mary (exclude Sarah Dennis). Exrs: Friends, James .T. Banks, James D. Lister. |
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JOHN MONK, 7/5/1832:9/3/1832, p. 52 Wife: Piety, extrx and heir. Wits: William C. Jones, John G. Hill, Benjamin F. Harris. |
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JOHN MONK, pvd 3/2/1835, p. 81 Wife: Piety Ann. Daus: Franky Rose, Nancy Brooks. Sons: Willis, Silas, John H. |
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JOHN MONK, WILL BOOK 'A', PAGE 81 Will not dated Probated: 3-2-1835 STATE OF GEORGIA MONROE COUNTY In the name of God, Amen. Know all men by these presents, that I john Monk of the county and state aforesaid now in the full possession of the reasonable faculties of my mind do this day and of my own mind make this my last will and testament, any other will or deed of gift that I may heretofore have written to the contrary not withstanding. First, I bequeah unto my daughter Franky Ross, the amount of one dollar in cash. Second, I bequeath unto my son Willis Monk the amount of one dollar cash. Third, I bequeath unto my son Silas Monk the amount of one dollar in cash. Fourth, I bequeath unto my daughter Nancy Brooks the amount of one dollar in cash. Fifth, I bequeath unto my son John H. Monk the amount of one dollar in cash. Sixthly and lastly, I bequeath unto my der wife Piety Ann after paying all my debts the remaining property that I own or possess at this time, that is to say two feather beds, and all the bed clothing together with all the furniture pertaining to the house. I moreover bequeath unto the said Piety Ann all the corn and fodder that I may be possessed together with all the money that I may possess and all other claims both real and personal that I may be possessed of at the time of my decease. In witness whereof I hereby set my hand the day and year above written. Done in the presence of: Solomon Beckcom, James Beckcom, John T. Pope, W. M. McGraw. ----------------------------- Witnesses sworn under oath, 2nd day of March 1835. |
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LURANA
MOODY, 10/29/1834:12/10/1844, p. 229 Sister: Lucy W. Womack. Wits: Archibald Lary, Louise A. Lary, Jabez Moody. |
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JOSEPH MOORE, 4/19/1828:5/7/1832,
p. 44 Wife: Agness. Ch: John, William, Benjamin, Jane McMullen. Heirs: Lunlin Moore, Moses Moore, Elbert Moore, Jane Ponder. Exr: Daniel Ponder. |
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JAMES B. MORGAN, 4/12/18417/1/1844, p. 208 Wife: Mary S. Ch: Carlisle D., Mary E. K., Sarah Ann White. Exrs: Wife, Randall Morgan, Robert Bowman. |
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WILLIAM NUNN, BOOK A, PAGE 1 In the name of God Amen. I William Nunn of the County and State of aforesaid, Being in my perfect senses, but mindful of my Mortality do
make and declare this my last will and testament of this form following: Unto my six sons (namely) James, David, Francis, Samuel, William, Ira, also my three Daughters (namely) Ann Jemeson, Sarah and Polly. I give an equal share of all my Estates and Effects, real and personal whatsoever and wheresoever, not herein before Otherwise effectually disposed of I give and devise unto my two sons (namely) Samuel and William, Ira Nunn, five hundred dollars a peace over and above, there equal share with the above named children, for the purpose of their Education and raising and I do hereby appoint my two sons, James and David Nunn, Executors of these my last will and testament. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said Testator as and for his last will and testament, in presence of us, who at his request in his presence and in the presence of each other, have subscribed our names as witnessed hereunto, July 19, 1820. Signed WM. Nunn. Test: Wm. D. Taylor, David G. Worsham, Isaac N. Cook, W. F. Jenkins. GEORGIA Will Book Page 2 Personally came before us William D. Taylor and after being duly sworn deposeth and saith on oath that he saw William Nunn assign the within will as his last Will and Testament and also believes he saw David G. Worsham, Isaac N. Cook assign the same as subscribing witnesses together with himself and this deponent further saith that the will has undergone an alteration and also that he said deponent did not see W. . Jenkins assign his name to the said will sworn to and subscribed before us the 3rd day of April 182_. The alteration it has undergone is) I give and devise to my son John Nunn ten dollars and no more being raced out. Turner Hunt JPC, John P. Harper, JPC |
JOHN H. OWEN, WILL |
BOOK 'A', PAGE 206 Will dated: 2-29-1840 Probated: 11-13-1843 From: Meredith Clapper <[email protected]>
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WILLIAM PARTRIDGE,
dtd 1/18/1833, p. 61 |
Wife: Martha. My ch. Wits: Daniel Goddard, Robert Love, Joseph Partridge. |
EDMUND PENN, 9/1/1840:11/9/1840, p.
154 |
Wife: Phoebe, Ch: Sarah, Frances Griffith, Martha, Martin T., John T., William M. Grch: Malissa, William and John C. Ray, ch of dau., Nancy. Exrs: William M. and Martin T. Penn. |
OBADIAH PHILLIPS, 12/14/1831:3/5/1832,
p. 47 |
Wife: Elizabeth. Ch: Elizabeth S., John J., Paschal H., James. Exrs: Elizabeth Phillips and son, Paschal H. Phillips. (WILL, 1832. RECORDED ON FOLIO 47, 48, 49, BOOK A, THIS July 1832. Elias Beale,
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GEORGIA MONROE COUNTY In the name of God Amen. I Obadiah Phillips being in a sick and feeble condition but of sound mind and disposing memory do make and constitute this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all others. 1st. It is my will that my Executors do sell as much of my property and such of it as they may think can best be spared as will be sufficient to pay all my just debts. 2nd. It is my will that my loving wife and two youngest children, Elizabeth I. Phillips and John L. Phillips do have free and peacable possession of the west part of my land where on I now live containing two hundred acres, divided North to South so as to throw all the buildings to their use, and to my loving wife I give my negro woman Barbary with her youngest child Sary. To my daughter Elizabeth I Phillips, I give my negro girl Gin and to my youngest son John I Phillips, I give my youngest boy Linds. 3rd. It is my will that if my loving wife should think proper to alter her condition by marriage that the lands cut off to her and the two younger children should be equally divided between the three and that this dowry of my loving wife, both lands and negroes Barbary and Sary be equally divided among my children. Should she not marry it is my will that at her death the two younger children should have their part of the two hundred acres of land which will be Sixty-six and two thirds acres. Then the dowry of my loving wife land and negroes Barbary and Sary will then increase to be equally divided among my children. 4th. It is my will that my two eldest Sons Paschal H. Phillips and James M. Phillips do have my two eldest negro boys, P. H. Phillips I give Sam and J. M. Phillips, Dred, and the hundred three and ¾ acres of land being on the East of the two hundred acres above mentioned. To be equally divided between them both East and West and Paschal H. Phillips to have the South side of the dividing line and J. M. Phillips the North side of the line. 5th. It is my will that my Guinnedd (?) tracts of land be sold and put to the use of education James M. Phillips to have one years schooling and John I. Phillips to have two. 6th. It is my will that my son J.. M. Phillips have my horse known by name of Micklenburg, Saddle, Bridle and bed and furniture. My daughter E. I. Phillips to have a colt now known by name Ciceroe, Saddle, Bridle, bed and furniture. 7th. It is my will that my loving wife have the rest of my household and kitchen furniture with my perishable property during her widowhood or lifetime. 8th. It is my will that my loving wife shall give my youngest son John I. Phillips at eighteen years of age a good horse worth one hundred dollars, with saddle, bridle, bed and furniture. 9th. I do appoint my loving wife Elizabeth Phillips Executrix and my son Paschal H. Phillips, Executor to this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this Fourteenth of December Eighteen Hundred and Thirty one. His mark. Signed sealed and published in the presence of John Dean, William Phillips, Joseph Stevens. ******************************************************************** |
WILLIAM PHILLIPS, 4/6/1843:5/1/1843,
p. 203 |
Ch: David M., Mary F., Marthy Ann. Exrs: Son, David M. Phillips and friend, John Benton. (Recorded In Book A, Page 203, May 8th 1843) |
GEORGIA MONROE COUNTY I, William Phillips of the County and State aforesaid, being in a declining and low state of health, but of sound mind and memory, do make and ordain this my last will and testament revoking all other wills made by me. 1st. That I give my soul to God who gave it, and my body to be buried in a decent like manner. And as to what property real and personal that it has pleased God to bestow on me, I do hereby honestly desire that all my just debts be paid in as speedy a manner as it can be done with legal inventorying and that the money to do so, shall be made out of the sale of the stock, crop and lands or in any other way that my executors may believe can be done for the general benefit of my heirs so as not to sell any of my negroes. 2nd That after my just debts are paid, all the moneys arising from the sale of my lands and stocks and crop, shall be equally divided among my three children, David M. Phillips, Mary F. Phillips and Marthy Ann Phillips. 3rd That my negroes be equally divided among my above named children regarding as far as is consistant with unparallel justice the accommodation of my negroes in there several families and that my household and _____ furniture, plantation tools, and _____ be sold and the money deriving therefrom to be equally divided ____as above directed, and that all sales of my estate shall be upon a credit of twelve months. The purchaser giving good bonds and security, and in order to carry this my last will and testament into full effect. I do hereby appoint my son David M. Phillips and my friend John Benton my Executors with full and lawful powers to do ___ in conformity with the above specified will; Given under my hand and seal this 6th day of April 1843. William Phillips (his mark) Witnesses. Gabriel Christian, Reuben Brown, Archibald Floyd, G. W. Goodwyn. ------------------------------------------------------------------- GEORGIA MONROE COUNTY Personally appeared in open court Gabriel Christian, Archibald Floyd, and George M. Goodwyn who being duly sworn dispose and say they saw William Phillips sign seal, publish and declare this writing as for his last will and testament, that they in the presence of that testator and t his request and in the presence of each other and of Reuben Brown, attest said will as witnessed and that said Reuben Brown in presence of the testator and at his request and in presence of these deponents attest said will as a witness and that said William Phillips at the time of the execution of said will was of sound disposing mind and memory and that he executed the same truly, voluntarily and without compulsion. Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 1st day of May 1843. E. G. Cabaniss, CCO ss: Gabriel Christian, G. W. Goodwyn, A. B. Floyd APPRAISAL OF NEGROES: November 1843
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PICKARD, JACKSON, WILL BOOK
A, PAGE 4-A, WILL DATED 3-31-1826, PROBATED 9-4-1826 |
GEORGIA MONROE COUNTY JACKSON PICKARD of the State and County above named being of sound mind and disposing memory, and considering the mortality and uncertain tenure of the body and believing that it is proper that I should make some disposal of that temporal things With which I have been blessed before the hour of final dissolution arrives and which I retain ______ of mine do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament; that is to say. In the first place, I recommend my soul unto the hands and mercies of him who gave it. Secondly, my body I submit to the disposal of my friend who I believe will be governed by humanity. Thirdly, as respects those temporal things with which kind Providence has bestowed me I do give, dispose and desire them in the following manner. Viz: In the first place, I give and bequeath to my beloved sisters Phebe Lary, Elizabeth Snelling and Eloise Justis, one hundred dollars each and also to one hundred dollars to my beloved broth Silas. Said money to be ______ out of any debts that are or may become due to me. In the second place, I give and bequeath to my beloved and ever faithful sister Nancy Oliver, the residue after the above named donations of all the monies that are or may become due to me. Said money to be collected by my executors and paid immediately unto the personal and individual hand of my said sister Nancy. In the third place, I give and bequeath to my brother Silas my negro boy, Ralph for the sold use and behalf of my sister Nancy during her life and at the decease of my sister Nancy, my said brother Silas shall relinquish his claim to the right and title of said negro Ralph in favor of the natural born heirs of my sister Nancy. If my said sister should die childless, then the right and title of said negro Ralph to remain the property of my said brother. In the fourth place, I give
and bequeath to my sister Nancy collectively and singly all other property of
each kind _______that I may die in possession of the right thereof Signed, sealed and acknowledge in the presence of us: GEORGIA Personally came as Justices of the Inferior Court for said County, William Sanders, John H. Pickard and L. B. Culberson and who being duly sworn deposeth and saith that, same Jackson Pickard assigned the within as his last Will and Testament. Sworn To before us the 4th of Sept. 1826. William Sanders, L.B. Culberson, John H. PickardJohn J. Harper, JPC John Lewellen, JJC |
JOHN PITMAN,
12/29/1842:3/6/1843, p. 201 |
Wife: Mary D. Ch: Hillman, Anderson, Joseph, Reuben, Columbus, Martha E. Exrs: Sons, Hillman and Anderson Pitman; John Powell. |
JOHN L. PONDER, 3/1840:7/7/1845, p. 236 |
Wife: Miriam. Ch: Peggy Ann Harper, Lavina C. Head, Nancy A. Ponder, Miriam E. Ponder, Dulane F., Samuel M., Amos L., Daniel T., James M. Exrs: George R. Harper, George W. Head, Dulane F. Ponder and Amos Ponder. |
MARGARET PONDER, WILL BOOK 'A', PAGE 193
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Will dated: 12-31-1836
Probated: 7-7-1842 MARGARET PONDER, 12/31/1836:7/7/1842,
p. 193 |
Ch: James, Amos, John L., Daniel, Silas, Malinda Gilleland, Jamime D. Mitchell. Grch: Ch of Silas Ponder, decd, viz...Lauraney E., Peggy Ann, William A. and Martha Ponder, Exr: Sons, Amos and Daniel Ponder. |
SILAS PONDER, 10/26/1836:11/10/1836, p, 95 |
Wife: Lucille. Ch: Laurancy E., Peggy Ann E., William A., Martha J. Exr: James Ponder, WILLIAM P. POOL, 3/15/1825:11/6/182 , p. 6 Wife: Susannah. Ch: Robert C., Ephraim P., Seth, Thomas A., William, Charlotte, Martha. Exrs: Robert C. and Ephraim Pool.
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WILLIAM P. POOLE, WILL BOOK 'A', PAGE 6-7 |
JESSE POPE 10/11/1844:12/11/1844, p, 224 |
Wife: Delilah. Daus: Sarah F., Arabella A. My sons. Exrs: Wife, and friend, John F. Pinckard. JESSE POPE, WILL BOOK 'A', PAGE 224-227 |
Will Dated:10-11-1844 Probated: 12-11-1844 File contributed for use by Larry C. Comer [email protected] Georgia } Monroe County } In the name of God Amen. I Jesse Pope of the County and State aforesaid being weak in body but of sound and disposing mind and memory and considering the certainty of death and the uncertainty of the time thereof and to the End that I may be better prepared to leave this world whenever it shall please God to call me hence -do therefore make publish and declare this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me at any time made. And first and principally I commit my Soul into the hands of God who gave it and my body to the earth to be buried in a decent and Christian like manner. Item first. It is my will and desire that all my just debts be paid by my executors hereinafter named and appointed, out of my estate as Soon as conveniently may be after my decease. Item Second. It is my will and desire that all my personal estate be kept together by my beloved wife Delilah Pope during her life time or widowhood or until my eldest child arrives at full age, or one of my children marry, the same to be under her entire control and management at the at the [sic] time giving my executors full power to sell and dispose of such part or portion as my wife may not choose or wish to keep, to be sold at her request and direction in such manner and at such times as my executors may think best for the interest of my estate, and in the event of my said wife's marriage it is my will and desire that all my estate then on hand both real and personal, be divided between my said wife and children each having Share and Share alike and in the event of my said wife's death before marriage it is my will and desire that all my estate then on hand, both real and personal be equally divided between my children share and share alike. And it is further my will and desire that on the coming of age of my eldest child or on the marriage of either of my children during the lifetime and upon the marriage of my said wife, that then my said wife give off and advance to such child such part or portion of my said estate as she may think proper not to exceed the one fourth part of the value of said estate. Item third. Inasmuch as my beloved wife Delilah Pope may wish to remove from town to the country it is my will and desire that my executors make sale of my real estate in the town of Forsyth whenever my said wife may desire it and on such terms as they may deem most to the interest of my estate which real property consists of the house and lot whereon I now reside, containing some seven acres - The house whereupon John S. Morris now resides and known as the Botanic Shop - and one vacant half acre lot adjoining Deauford & one vacant acre lot adjoining Mrs. Dunn but my wife is to have the possession and control of all said property in this item mentioned as long as she may desire during her life time or widowhood - at the termination of either said property or the proceeds thereof to Subject to Such division as mentioned in Item Second. Item Fourth - I desire and request that my executors sell and dispose of all my other real estate at such time and on such terms as in their opinion may be to the interest of my estate, unless my said wife may desire to keep a portion thereof for her support & the support of my children which it is my desire for her to do if she may so wish during her lifetime or widowhood, at the termination of either said property or the proceeds thereof to be subject to such division as mentioned in Item Second - & which real estate other than that mentioned in the last item consists of four hundred acres of land in Russell County, Alabama, one lot near Forsyth containing one hundred & Eighty two acres, one lot adjoining Wiley Curry in Monroe County, an undivided interest in Mrs. Pinckards Estate and one third of a lot in Merriwether County known as the gold lot. Item Fifth - It is my will and desire that my Executors purchase for my beloved wife Delilah Pope a plantation should she desire it in such place and at such time as she may request - and said plantation so purchased with all its appurtenances shall be under the entire control & management of my said wife during her lifetime or widowhood, and on the termination of either that said plantation to be subject to such division as mentioned in Item Second. Item Sixth. It is my will and desire and I so give and bequeath it that any portion of my estate advanced to either of my daughters Sarah F. Pope and Arabella A. Pope by my wife during her widowhood - or any share of my estate that they or either of them may be entitled to receive under the division of my estate as mentioned in Item second be and the title to the same is hereby vested in my Executors _________________ in trust and for the use of my said daughters respectively each share being kept Separate and distinct and the same in no wise to be subject to any debts or liabilities of any future husband either of them may have but the same to remain to their use or the use of their children should they have any. Item Seventh. Having the most entire and unlimited confidence in the prudence and good judgment of my beloved wife Delilah Pope I in trust to her the management and control of the children and intrust their education entirely to her direction during her life or widowhood and should she die or marry before all my children become of age, it is then my desire that the Court of Ordinary appoint proper persons as the guardians of their persons and property. Item Eighth. I nominate and appoint my beloved wife Delilah Pope Executrix & my trusty friend John F. Pinckard executor to this my last will & testament - this 11th day of October 1844 -the same being contained on pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Jesse Pope (Seal) Signed Sealed declared and published by Jesse Pope as his last will and testament in the presence of us the Subscribers who Subscribed our names hereto in presence of said testator and at his instance and in presence of each other and saw him attach pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 as said will. Daniel Sanford R. J. Pinckard Z. E. Harman Georgia } Monroe County } Personally came before us John H. Banks & William S. Norman two of the Justices of the Inferior Court of said County, Rufus J. Pinckard and Zachariah E. Harman two of the witnesses to the foregoing will who being duly sworn depose and say they saw Jesse Pope sign seal publish and declare the foregoing for his last will & testament that they in the presence of the testator & at his request in presence of each other & of Daniel Sanford attested said will as witnesses, that Daniel Sanford in presence of the testator & at his request & in presence of the testator & at his request & in presence of deponents also attested said will that said testator at the time of execution of Said will was of sound disposing mind & memory & that he executed the same freely voluntarily & without compulsion. Sworn to & subscribed before us } R. J. Pinckard this 11th day of December 1844 } Z. E. Harman } William S. Norman J.I.C. } J. H. Banks J.I.C. } The last will & testament of Jesse Pope decd having been proven in vacation before their honors William S. Norman & John H. Banks two of the justices of the Superior Court of Monroe County upon the oaths of Rufus J. Pinckard and Zachariah E. Harman two of the subscribing witnesses to said will. It is ordered by the Court that the same be admitted to record and that letters testamentary be granted to Delilah Pope the executrix in said will named. Georgia } Monroe County } I do solemnly swear that this writing contains the true last will of the within named Jesse Pope deceased so far as I know or believe, that I will well & truly execute the same by paying first the debts & then the legacies contained in the said will as far as his goods & chattels will thereunto extend & the law charge me, & that I will make a true & perfect inventory of all such goods & chattels So help me God. Sworn to & Subscribed in Delilah Pope open court this 10th day of January 1845. E. G. Cabaniss C.C.O. [TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE: the blank line in Item Sixth appears in the original document] |
WILEY H. POPE of Motgan Co., 5/20/1847:10/22/1847, p. 263 |
Mother: Susan. Heirs: John W. Stark for wife, Eliza and Susan A. Evans; William M. Pope for wife, Caroline; John S. Colbert for wife, Emily F., Henry G., Wiley A. and Virginia Josephine Gibson. Admr: William M. Pope of Monroe Co. Codicil 5/20/1847. |
ANN PYE, 2/19/1837:7/6/1841, p. 175 |
Ch: Jesse, John, Martha. Exrs: Benjamin Haywood, Spencer Sullivan. |
MARY ROBINSON,
10/14/1832:11/6/1832, p. 57 |
Ch: Mary Haines, Elijah Myres, Thomas Myres, William Myra, Brittana Cox, John Myres. Grch: Elizabeth G. Myres, Mary Ann Myres (ch of John Myres). Heirs: John Haines, Ann Myres, Ezekiel Haines. Exr: Moses Harris. |
JOHN ROGERS, 12/14/1827:1/7/1828, P. 8 |
Sarah. Ch: Bartlet W., Elizabeth, John, Harrison, Malinda, Martha Ann, Sarah, Emily, James W., William J. and a ponthumous child. Exrs: Gray Cumming, Sarah Rogers. |
JOHN ROGERS, 1/11/1842:5/2/1842, p. 191 |
Wife: Mary Ann. Grch: Mary Ann S., July Ann, Nancy Ann Amanda, John Richard, William R. & James A. Rogers. Exr: Anthony Cozart. |
WILEY J. ROGERS, 1/11/1837:2/6/1837, P. 92 |
Wife: Elizabeth. Ch: Nancy Ann Amanda, Mary Ann Susan, John Richard, William Watson, James Anthony, July Ann Rogers. Coowner: Anthony Cozart. Apprs: Parham Buckner, Daniel Ponder. Exrs: Wife, Elijah Greer and my father, John Rogers. |
REDDICK RUTLAND, 6/16/1833:5/5/1835,
p. 85 |
Wife: Martha. My ch. Exrs: Bros., Josiah Horton and Roderick Rutland. |
JOHN SLACK, 8/13/1846:9/7/1846, p. 247 |
Nephews: George W. Slack, son of bro., Jesse. Thomas Slack of Tx, John Slack, son of bro., Benjamin. Niece: Frances Slack, dau. of bro., Benjamin. Exrs: Rowland Redding, Sylvanus W.Burney. |
AUGUSTUS G. SMITH, 4/23/1847:7/5/1847, P.
258 |
Wife: Martha. Ch: John Richard, Augustus. Exr: Father in law, James H. Mays. |
JOHN D. SMITH, 11/12/1844:3/2/1846, P. 245 |
Bro: Leonidas L. Sisters: Exer A. Martin and her ch.; Pamela Lucas. Exr: Bro in law, Major Mead LeSueur. |
SEATON W. SMITH, 2/5/1840:9/7/1840,
p. 151 |
Bro: John O. Sis: Pamela E. Lucas, wife of Cincinnatus M. Lucas. Exrs: Bro in law, Cincinnatus M. Lucas and bro., John O. Smith. |
WILLIAM SNELSON,
8/14/1832:11/4/1833, p. 63 |
Wife: Elizabeth. Daus: Nancy Cannon, Adeline Snelson. Grch: Robert G. W. Lewis, Mary E. Cannon, Iverson P. Snelson, Corintha Jane Snelson. Exr: William A. Wheeler. |
JOHN STALLINGS, 3/11/1828:9/25/1829,
p. 12 |
Wife mentioned. Bro: William. Bro in law: James Gwaltney of Isle of Wight Co., Va. Sis: Nancy, wife of James Gwaltney. Exrs: Benjamin H. Rutherford, William Saunders, W. M.Blount. |
SARAH STALLINGS, 8/22/1853:11/7/1859,
p. 298 |
Wife: Nancy. Ch: John W., William J., Jeremiah, Elizabeth Ann Culpepper, Mary Kenady. Grch: Caroline Frances Dennis. Exrs: Sons, John W. and William J. Stallings. |
JOHN STANDARD, 11/9/1836:12/6/1836, p.
108 |
Wife: Martha. Ch: Benjamin T., Fleming, Henry. Three daus. Exrs: Son, Benjamin T. Standard,Cecll .T. Waldrep. |
CATHERINE STUBBLEFIELD,
11/26/1842:3/6/1843, p. 198 |
Sons: Robert, Abraham. Heirs: Margaret Barger, Mary Maxwell, John Brown, William Rice,Anna Burton, heirs of Elizabeth White. Grch: Sarah Frances Brown, dau. of son, Robert Brown.Exrs: Robert Brown, Timothy Chambless. |
BYRD SWITZER, WILL BOOK 'A' PAGE 83 |
Will dated: 6-10-1834 Probated: 5-4-1835 In the name of God, Amen. I Byrd Switzer of the County of Monroe in the State of Georgia, being in low health but of sound and disposing mind and memory d make and ordain this my last will and testament. It is my will and desire that all my property real and personal after the payment of my just debts should be kept together and managed to the best advantage for the maintenance of my beloved wife and children and for bestowing on my children a proper education. When my youngest child arrives at the age of twenty one years, the the said property or what my remain thereof with the increase and profits is to be divided among my wife and children equally according to the statute of distributions now of force in this state. In case however my beloved wife should marry again before the arrival of my youngest child at the age of twenty one years, then it is my wish that in her marrying a full part of my estate according to what she would be entitled to under the statute of distributions should be assigned and set up ___ to her. Sid assignment to be so made as to make her share of my estate as it may then stand equal in all respects with a child's part. After each assignment of my wife's part in case of her marriage, my will is that what belongs to my children should still be kept together and managed for child support and education until the youngest arrives at full age. I appoint my beloved wife Mary Switzer and my Brother William Switzer executors of this my will. Signed sealed and published in presence of us this 10th day of June 1834. Elbridge G,. Cabaniss, A. H. Chappel, F. Michills(?) Witness Oaths included. dated 4th day of May 1835 BYRD SWITZER, 6/10/1834:5/4/1835, p. 83 |
Wife: Mary T. My ch. Bro: William. Exrs: Wife, and bro., William. |
MILLY
TATOM, 10/19/1826:9/3/1832, p. 53 |
Ch: Sylas, Thomas, Frances Turner. Grch: Bonneter Davis, Sarah Videman, Mary Turner, Abel and John M. Tatom, ch of son, Thomas Tatom. Exrs: Sons, Sylas and Thomas. |
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TAYLOR, EDEN. GEORGIA, MONROE COUNTY, Will Book "A",
Pages 254-55-56 GEORGIA, MONROE COUNTY
EDEN TAYLOR, 8/29/1846:11/24/1846,
p. 254 |
Wife: Nancy, extrx. Ch: Eden F., Simeon, William L., George F., McGuin B., Martha (wife of Cary L. LeSueur) and Sarah L. (wife of John M. Phillips). |
GEORGE TAYLOR, pvd 3/14/1837, p. 105 |
Son: Ellenson, Exr. Grch: Robert and Thomas Baldwin, ch of Anderson and Sarah Taylor Baldwin Wits: Job Taylor, Jr., Ahner Sims, Oliver Morse. |
ABEDNEGO
TURNER, 5/18/1833:9/2/1833, p. 62 |
Ch: John F., Louisa Jane, Isaac T., William M., George M., Richard H. Exrs: Mary Turner, Abel Tatom, Meshack Turner. |
EZEKIAH TURNER, 3/8/1846:12/14/1846, p. 252 |
Wife: Ann W. Ch: Miles G., Silas H., John C., Thomas W., Mary C. Thomas and Ann M. Cozart. Exr: Miles G. Turner. |
MARCUS VANDEVIER, 10/24/1835:1838,
p. 124 |
Wife: Martha. Stepsons: Littleton P., Allen, Cullen, Thomas and David J. P. Dorman. Cousin:Lampkin Vandevier. Exrs: Tilman Oxford, Lampkin Vandevier. |
SYLVANUS WALKER, 7/16/1827:9/4/1830, p. 23 |
Daus: Rachel Vardeman and her heirs (Mary, Cinda, Silvia), Talitha Phillips and her heirs (Pat and Katy), Charity Lawson and her heirs (Silvia, Susey, Prisey, Mary, Nicey and Annie), heirs of decd dau., Elizabeth Burney. Sons: Heirs of Henry Walker, decd, (Zachariah, Henry, Alsa,Helen). Grch: Sylvanus Walker, Zachariah Walker, Charity Stark. Dau in law: Iwicy Walker,widow of Henry Walker. Exrs: John W. Burney, Thomas Jefferson Burney, Dr. James S. Phillips. |
MARY WALLACE, dtd 11/28/1833, p. 65 |
Sister: Ruth Wallace. Nephew: John L. Woodward. Niece: Elizabeth Barrow. Ch of sister, Keziah Woodward, viz: Sarah Lockett, Irwin and Orren Woodward. Ch of bro., Balaam Wallace. Ch of bro., William Wallace, viz: Nancy Miller, John Wallace. Ch of sister, Hannah Maynard,viz: Elijah and John Maynard. Bro: Edward Wallace. Heirs: Thomas Warpool, William Revis,David Ross. Exrs: John L. Woodward, James D. Lester. |
RICHARD WALLACE, 11/26/1831:5/7/1832, p. 42 |
Sons: Richard, William, David. Other Heirs: Jesse and John Wallace, Elizabeth Gullage, Polly Teel, Sally Caddy, Nancy Caddy. |
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WILL OF
FANNY WARREN, WILL BOOK 'A', PAGE 51:
Whereas I Fanny Warren knowing that all nature is decaying and knowing also that
I must die and after death appear in Judgement
FANNY WARREN, 9/7/1831:9/3/1832, p. 51 |
Son in law: Bryant Dixon, Exr. Wits: Benjamin Watkins, John Warren. |
BENJAMIN WATSON, 8/20/1839:11/6/1842, p. 204 |
Sisters: Mary Hollingsworth, Nancy Watson. Half sisters: Sarah Adams, Amanda and Rebecca Watson. Half bros: John, Isaac, Jacob. Bro: James Watson. Exr: John K. Simmons. |
JOHN WATSON, SR., 7/9/1830:9/16/1834, p. 72 |
Wife: Mary. Sons: James C., John, Robert. Other heirs: Sarah Ann Watson (wife of Alexander M., decd), Sarah S. Watson (wife of son, William C., decd) and her three ch. |
MARY WATSON, 1/12/1834:9/16/1834, p. 73 |
Sons: William C., Matthew, James C., John, Robert. Grch: Three ch of William C. Watson. Exr: Son, Robert Watson. |
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WILLIAM WILDER, WILL BOOK 'A', PAGE 6A In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed
my seal, this 7th day of August in the year of our Lord, One thousand Eight Hundred
and Twenty Seven. SS; WILLIAM WILDER
WILLIAM WILDER, 8/7/1827:11/5/1827, p. 6 |
Son: Larkin. Exrs: Larkin and John Wilder. Wits: John Jones, Gabriel Giles, Charles Webb. |
WILLIAM H. WILLIAMS of Morgan Co., 9/23/1837:11/6/1837,
p. 115 |
Bro: Gray W. Williams. Bro and minor sister now in Va; another bro. and sis. mentioned. Exrs: Henry W. Walton of Monroe Co., Frederick H. Reeves, Richard H. H. Walton of Va. (gdn of minor bro. and sis.) |
JOHN WILSON, 5/8/1821:5/7/1838, p. 123 |
Wife: Martha B. Ch: Louisa, Joseph, Elizabeth, Nathaniel, James, Charles, William, Anne. Dau: Rebecca Gaar. Exrs: Wife, and friend, Samuel Barber. |
LARKIN
WILSON, 4/20/1845:7/7/1845, p. 234 |
Wife: Mary. Son: Larkin. My other ch. Exrs: George J. Wilson, William J. Wilson, Simeon F. Speer. |
ABRAHAM WOMACK, 5/3/1833:5/5/1834, p. 69 |
Wife: Lucy W. Son: Charles. Grch: William Kirk (son of Levi Kirk), Sarah Cabaniss, Wilkins Hunt, Alexander Hunt. Exrs: Charles Womack, Hinchey Lary, Wilkins Hunt. |
HENRY WOOD, 1/19/1841:11/1/1841, p. 181 |
Wife: Elizabeth. Daus: Susannah McFall, Mary Newcomb. Sons: John B., Parks B. Exrs: Wiley A. Jones, Hiram Phinazee. |
ARREN WOODWARD, 7/31/1823:4/16/1830,
p. 17 |
Wife and ch. Exrs: Keziah Woodward, Asburn Rodgers. |
JOHN WOODWARD,
pvd 2/21/1827, p. 5 |
Wife: Mary. Ch: Samuel, William, Thomas, Mary, Nancy. Exrs: Mary Woodward, Samuel Mobley, Sr. of S. C.
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JOHN WOODWARD, WILL BOOK 'A', PAGE 5-6 |
KEZIAH
WOODWARD, 8/5/1844:9/7/1847, p. 264 |
Sons: John L., Irwin H., Owen S., Exrs. Daus: Sarah E. Lockett and her ch; Elizabeth Rutherford and her ch. |
DAVID WRIGHT, 8/28/1829:1/4/1830, p. 14 |
Wife: Martha L. My ch. Exrs: Wife; Friends, William Wimbish, John Greer |
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