Newspaper abstracts from the 1840's, Marion County GA

Newspaper Abstracts mentioning Marion County GA

1840's

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One tract of land, #48 in the 2nd district of Muscogee, now Marion County, 202 acres, for sale by Henry Holcombe who is contemplating a move to Alabama in the ensuing fall (several tracts and lots are listed in other areas of Georgia)

Advertisement: This is to certify, that I have bought one of Mr S R Crenshaw's anti-friction cotton gins of 45 saws, and I have no doubt they are the best article that are now in operation. I can gin 2-3 bales per day, that will average 400 pounds. It makes first rate cotton, and there is no danger of fire at all in ginning to get such a machine. Andrew West, Marion County, Dec 26, 1840.

4 months after date, application will be made to the honorable the Inferior Court of Marion County, when sitting for Ordinary purposes, for leave to sell the real estate of William Mote, dec. Burton W Dowd, Adm.

Four months after date, application will be made to the honorable the Inferior Court of Marion County when sitting for ordinary purposes for leave to sell the real estate belonging to the estate of William Tompkins, late of said County, deceased. Martha Tompkins, Admx and William A Black, Admr.

Four months after date, application will be made to the honorable the Inferior Court of Marion County when sitting for Ordinary purposes for leave to sell the land and negroes belonging to the estate of Thomas Peebles, late of said county, deceased for the benefit of the heirs of deceased. Burton W Dowd, Adm.

Whereas William A Davis and William A B Lamm apply to me for letters of Administration on the estate of William Short, late of said county, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law to show cause if any they have, why said letters should not be granted. 18 Aug 1841, Burton W Dowd, CCO.

Whereas Nathaniel M Holton applies for letters of dismission from the Administration of the estate of Henry Thomas, late of said county, deceased. This is therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, then and there to file their objections if any they have, why said letters should not issue Feb 17, 1841. Burton W Dowd, CCO.

Marion County: Will be sold in Tazewell, on the 1st Tuesday in Sept next, between the usual hours of sale.:

Four lots of land, #83, 79, 78, 110 all lying in the 31st District of originally Lee, now Marion County, all levied on as the property of Charles Ward, to satisfy fifas, two issued from Marion Superior Court, one in favor of George Cameron, the other in favor of James W Y Walton, one issued from Muscogee Superior Court in favor of Robert Maitland and Son. Property pointed out by J. N. Ward.

Postponed sales: At the same time and place will be sold. Lots of land #186, 187 in the 32nd Dist of originally Lee, now Marion County, levied on as the property of William M Johnson, executor of Harris Johnson, deceased to satisfy a fifa issued from Marion Superior Court at the instance of Benjamin Collier vs William M Johnson, executor of estate of Harris Johnson, deceased.

One buggy, levied on as the property of Mordecai J. Halley to satisfy one fifa in favor of James A Dilenger vs S and M. J. & Co.

The interest of Osborn S Johnson in and to lot of land #22 in Tazewell to satisfy fifa issued from Marion Superior Court at the instance of Isaac W Morrell vs William M. Johnson and Osborn S Johnson. William Yarborough, Shf.

At the same place on the 1st Tuesday in Sept next within the hours of sale, will be sold.

One yoke of steers, levied on as the property of Charles Raborn, to satify fifa issued in favor of John B Coleman vs Chas Raborn.

The East 1/2 of lot of land #65 in the 30th Dist of originally Lee, now Marion Co, levied on as the property of Absalom Collum, to satisfy fifa issued from Superior Court in favor of Randal Hearn, for the use of Isaac Peebles by a transfer of the plaintiffs attorney. Randall Hearn vs Absalom Collum. Property pointed out by Isaac Peebles.

Lot of land #34 in the 30th Dist of originally Lee, now Marion, levied on as the property of James M Weathersby to satisfy fifa issued from Marion Inferior Court to satisfy the cost in favor of the officers of the court. Property pointed out by Isaac Peebles.

Lot of land #151 in the 31st Dist of originally Lee, now Marion County, levied on as the property of Allen W Robinett to satisfy a fifa issued from Marion Superior Court in favor of Elias Beal vs Allen W Robinett and William M Duke and Zella Duke his wife. Property pointed out by William M. Duke.

Mortgage Sale. At the same place will be sold on the 1st Tuesday Sept, within the usual hours of sale:

One lot of land, in the town of Tazewell, #15 in the town of Tazewell levied on as the property of S J Collins to satisfy a mortgage fifa issued from the Superior Court of said County. Theodoric Montford, administrator on the estate of David Montford, desc vs S J Collins. Property pointed out in said mortgage fifa, William Yarborough, Shff.

Brought to jail in Tazewell, Marion Co, GA on 11th instant, a negro fellow about 21 years old, dark complected, weighs about 160 lbs, 5'10" or 11" high. Says his name is Sebron and belongs to Thomas Dixon of Stewart County. He had in his possession a pass written with a pencil, and signed by Thos Dixon. The owner is requested to come forward and comply with the law and take him away. Thomas J Parker, Jailer, Tazewell, Jan 20, 1841.

Brought to jail in Marion County on the 11th instant, a negro boy by the name of Bill. Apparently between 12-15 years of age, dark complexion, and says he belongs to David Kaigler of Randolph County, Georgia. The owner is requested to come forward, prove his property as the law directs and take him away. John Y Fletcher, Jailor. August 25.

Administrators Sale: Will be sold on the first Tuesday in October next, at the Court House door in Tazewell, Marion County, agreeable to an order of the Court of Ordinary of Columbia County, lot of land #141 in the 10th Dist, originally Muscogee, now Marion County, belonging to the estate of David Vinson, late of Richmond County, deceased; sold for the benefit of the heirs and assignees of said deceased. Terms cash. Purchaser to pay for titles. Wm L Crawford, Adm, with the will annexed.

Obituary: At his residence in Tazewell, Marion County Georgia, on the 19th ult. Arthur Washington Battle, Esq., son of Joseph and Rhoda Battle, in the 26th year of his age.

Wade Bower applies for letters of administration on the estate of Arthur W Battle, late of Marion County deceased.

Will be sold in Tazewell, Marion County on the first Tuesday in Marion next, between the usual hours of sale. One lot of land #109, in the third dist of originally Muscogee, now Marion County, levied on to satisfy a mortgage fifa in favor of Daniel B Norton vs Avery Heathy.

Gilbert D Leggett applies for letters of administration on the estate of Abner Leggett deceased.

Moses J Hollis applies for letters of administration on the estate of William Garrett, late of said County.

Reuben Reynolds, administration on the estate of Joseph Kemp, deceased, applies for letters of dismission from said administration.

Will be sold on the first Tuesday in February next within the usual hours of sale before the court house door in Marion County, the following property: One negro woman by the name of Raney, one boy by the name of Elbert, one girl by the name of Winney and one child in the name of Warren; all levied on as the property of John Matthews to satisfy sundry fifas from a Justices court of Marion County in favor of John H Seay and others vs John W Palmer and John Matthews. Levy made and returned by constable.

Same time and place on the first Tuesday on March next. One lot of land #86 in the 4th Dist, originally Muscogee, now Marion, levied on as the property of William McCorkle to satisfy a mortgage fifa, in favor of Nathan Mettze.

At the same place on the first Tuesday Feb next, within the usual hours of sale, will be sold. Lot of land #246 in the 31st Dist was Lee now Marion Co, also one half of lot 81 and 82 and lot 76 in the 30th Dist of originally Lee now Marion, levied on as the property of John Sealey to satisfy a fifa issued to Marion Superior Court in favor of Solomon Griffin and Land vs John Sealey.

One gray mare and one bay mare levied on as the property of William M Duke to satisfy a fifa issued from Marion Superior Court in favor of Elias Bell vs Allen W Robinett, Wm M Duke and Zellah Duke his wife.

At the same time and place will be sold two negroes to wit: Sain, a man almost 50 years old, Watt, a woman about 18 years old levied on as the property of James McKamie to satisfy one fifa from Troup Superior Court in favor Gideon Leverett vs James McKamie.

Will be sold before the courthouse door in the town of Tazewell, Marion County on the first Tuesday in Feb: One lot of land #129, 3rd Dist of originally Muscogee, now Marion, levied on as the property of Kinnith Stewart to satisfy sundry fifa from a Justices court in Marion county in the case of Charles A Bell vs Kinnith Stewart.

William D Elam, Atty at Law, Tazewell, Marion Co, GA. Will practice in Talbot, Harris, Muscogee Circuit. Also in Randolph, Sumter and Macon of the Southwestern circuit.

Administration Sale, will be sold in the town of Tazewell, Marion County, GA on the first Tuesday of Feb next, between the usual hours of sale, lot of land #243 in the 7th dist, originally Muscogee, now Marion. Sold as the property of James M Smedley, late of Troup Co, deceased for the benefit of the creditors of said deceased. Terms cash.

Administrators Sale: Will be sold on the 7th day in Feb next at the late residence of William Garrett, deceased in Marion County all of the perishable property of said deceased, the negroes hired and the land rented. The sale to continue from day to day until all is sold. Terms make known on day of sale.

30 head of stock cattle, levied on as the property of Israel Champion, at the instance of John Dennis vs Israel Champion on attachment. Sold by order of the court.

Will be sold before the courthouse door in the town of Tazewell, Marion Co on the 1st Tuesday in march next, between the usual hours of sale to wit: Lot of land #140, 5th Dist originally Muscogee now Marion Co, levied on as the property of David R Myers to satisfy a fifa issued from Muscogee Superior Court in favor of W C and J T Craft vs Henry G Robinson, Menoch D Robinson and David R Myers.

Also lot of land #101, south half of lot of land #69 all in the 11th Dist of originally Muscogee, now Marion, also one lot of land in the town of Tazewell,, #16 in the first survey of said town of Tazewell containing 1/3 of an acre more or less; all levied on as the property of F M Collins to satisfy four fifas in favor of Kinchen McKinney vs F M Collins, S J Collins and Solomon Newsom, endorsers. Property pointed out by D N Burkhalter. Levy made and returned tome by a constable.

Lot of land #15 in the 31st District of originally Lee, now Marion County, levied on as the property of West parker to satisfy a fifa in favor of Nicholas Jordan vs West Parker, principal, A W Duke and W B Parker, securities.

Lot of land 192, 3rd District of originally Muscogee, now Marion County, levied on as the property of William Moody to satisfy a fifa in favor of Whitfield Williams vs William Moody.

The west half of lot of land 176, in the 13th Dist of originally Muscogee, now in Marion County, levied on as the property of Jacob Seistrunk to satisfy a fifa in favor of John Powell vs Jacob Seistrunk.

Lot of land 242 in the 5th Dist of Marion County, levied on as the property of Thomas Rowland to satisfy sundry fifa issued from a magistrates court of said county in favor of Peter Stewart and others vs Thomas Rowland, levy made and returned to me by a constable.

One negro girl in name of Milley, levied on as the property of James Moon to satisfy sundry fifa issued from a magistrates court in favor of John R Law and James Moon.

James C Gathrights interest in and to lot of land #7, in the 4th Dist of originally Muscogee, now Marion Co --- James C Gathrights interest in and to one yoke of oxen and cart; 2 cows and calves, two sows and pig, all levied on as the property of James C Gathright to satisfy a fifa in favor of Ezekiel Matthews vs James C Gathright, principal and H K Poole, security.

Lot of land whereon Charles H Hill now lives, with the improvements thereon, # not known, it being in the 31st Dist of originally Lee, now Marion Co, levied on as the property of Charles H Hill, to satisfy two fifas issued from Marion Superior Court, one in favor of Asaph Hu--- the other in favor of John M Jackson and Co vs said Hill and John Sealey, security.

One negro boy by the name of Pleasant, levied on as the property of John Sealey to saatisfy a fifa in favor of J Powen and Co vs John Sealey, maker and Lemuel Jacobs, security.

Postponed administrators sale. Will be sold in Tazewell, Marion County on the first Tuesday in March next between the usual hours of sale, lot of land #243 in the 2nd Dist of originally Muscogee, now Marion County, sold as the property of James M Smedley, late of Troup County, deceased for the benefit of creditors of said deceased.

Administration Sales - will be sold on the 16th day of Feb next at the late residence of Arthur W Battle, deceased, in Tazewell, Marion County, all the perishable property belonging to the estate of said deceased, consisting of stock of various kinds, law books, blacksmith tools, household and kitchen furniture, house and lot in said town, rented and negroes hired until the 25th of December next. The sale to continue from day to day until all is sold.

Whereas Reuben Reynolds, administrator, on the estate of Joseph Kemp, deceased, applies to me for letters of dismission from said administration.

Lot of land #2300 in the 2nd Dist of originally Muscogee, now Marion; levied on as the property of Thomas Rowland to satisfy sundry fifas issued from a magistrates court of said county in favor of Peter Stewart and others vs Thomas Rowland

Lot of land #242 in the 5th Dist of Marion Co, levied on as the property of Jonathan Betts to satisfy a fifas issued from a magistrates court of Talbot County, M Stamper vs Jonathan Betts.

We are informed that Sheppard Riley, a very worthy citizen, living in the eastern part of his county, was killed in his own house on the night of the 7th instant, by a man named Weaver, from Marion County. Weaver fled immediately on the perpetration of the act, and has not since been heard of. Several of the neighbors have started in pursuit. We are not sufficiently acquainted with the particulars to lay them before our readers. Columbus Enquirer.

Will be sold before the courthouse door in Tazewell within the usual hours of sale on the first Tuesday in Sept next -

30 acres of land being the place whereon Almond Duckworth now lives, being part of lot 79 in the 3rd Dist of originally Muscogee now Marion County; levied on as the property of John Stewart to satisfy a fifas from Marion inferior court Solomon Wall vs said Stewart and one fifa in favor of Cathaland B Jones, executrix of Daniel M Jones, deceased vs said John Stewart and Absalom J Giles.

One bay mare and colt levied on as the property of John Stewart to satisfy a fifa in favor of Solomon Wall vs said John Stewart.

One lot of land, number unknown where a Nathan M Watson now resides, with good improvements; levied on as the property of Nathan M Watson to satisfy two fifas from a justice's court of Marion County in favor of P Hay vs said Watson

Lot of land #13 in the 29th District of originally Lee now Marion County, levied on as the property of William F Young to satisfy a fifa from a justices court of Macon County Gray Cummings vs said William F Young.

At the same time and place will be sold the north half of a lot of land, number not known, levied on as the property of Allen Summerlin to satisfy a fifa from Marion Inferior Court, Richard Shipp vs said Allen Summerlin.

Whereas Willis P Saunders applies to me for letters of administration on the estate of Alsey Saunders, late of said county, deceased. these are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased to be and appear at my office within the time prescribed by law, to show cause if any they have, why said letters should not be granted.

Four months after date, application will be made to the honorable the Inferior Court of Marion county, while sitting for ordinary purposes for leave to sell a lot of land in Carrol County, #213 as land belonging to the estate of James M Godley, deceased. Leroy Callaway, John M Godley administrators.

Four months after the date application will be made tot he honorable the inferior court of Marion county while sitting for ordinary purposes for leave to sell all the lands and negroes belonging to the estate of John Huckaby, deceased, for the benefit of the heirs of said deceased. William Hillis, Administrator.

Four months after date, application will be made tot eh honorable inferior court of Marion County when sitting for ordinary purposes, for leave to sell the real estate of William McCorkle, late of said county.

Will be sold before the Courthouse door in Tazewell, Marion County, on the first Tuesday in March, between the legal hours of sale the following property to wit:

Lot of land #80 in the 30th Dist originally Lee, now Marion County, levied on as the property of Jesse Worrell to satisfy a fifa from Marion inferior court in favor of W D Elam vs S B Howell, John Howell, John Cator and Jesse Worrell.

Lot of land whereon Augustus W Rogers lives, levied on as the property of said Rogers to satisfy two fifa from Superior Court of Marion County, one in favor of David Maddus and the other in favor of Jonathan Stewart vs said Rogers.

One negro woman named Sukey, and her child, fifteen thousand pounds seed cotton, more or less, one 40 saw cotton gin and three sacks of fodder, levied on as the property of John Monk to satisfy a fifa in favor of the Central Bank of Georgia vs said Monk and Wells Smith, security on appeal.

One storehouse and lot in the town of Tazewell, known as the store and grocery and Post Office of C B Strange levied on as the property of said Strange to satisfy 3 fifas issued from Marion Superior Court, in favor of Frederick D Fanning, George Moore and Matthew Respass and James Bryce and Co vs said Strange.

At the same time and place, one negro man named Peter, 50 years of age, a woman named Rachel, 55 years of age, a woman named Thena, 50 years old, Hector a man 30 years old, Alford a boy 18 years old, Emily a girl 6 or 7 years old, George a boy 4 or 5; levied on as the property of A W Battle, deceased, to satisfy two fifas from Marion Superior Court, in favor of Walter T Colquitt vs Daniel Hightower, administrator of the estate of said deceased.

The interest of Mathew W Smith in a house occupied by Dr Baker as an office, also his interest in the house occupied by E Titcomb, as a tavern, and also his interest in a one acre lot occupied by H F Smith, the number on which the buildings stand not known. All lying in the town of Tazewell, levied on as the property of said Smith to satisfy fifa from Marion Superior Court, in favor of James Johnson.

Lot of land #107 in the fourth district of formerly Muscogee now Marion County; levied on as the property of H K Lamb, to satisfy a fifa issued from Marion Superior Court, in favor of H S Smith.

100 acres of land, more or less in the 4th District of formerly Muscogee, now Marion County; levied on as the property of Samuel Mauk, being the place whereon he now lives, to satisfy a fifa from Marion Superior Court, in favor of Willis Wiggins.

Lot of land in the 12th District of formerly Muscogee, now Marion County, number not known being the place whereon Michael Watson formerly lived; levied on as his property to satisfy a fifa from Marion Superior Court, in favor of Maddox, Butt and Co.

Postponed sale: At the same time and place will be sold, a negro girl named Jane, levied on as the property of William Short, deceased, to satisfy a fifa in favor of Maddux, Butt and Co and others vs Catherine Paul, administratrix on the estate of William Short, deceased. Levy made and returned to me by a constable.

Polled before me, F Jackson, a Justice of the Peace in and for said county, one estray horse, take up by H F Smith, as his place of residence in the --- Dist, G M Marion County, supposed to be about 10 years old, many saddle marks on his back and also on his shoulders, both hind feet white and a white spot on his forehead, appraised to 25 dollars, by Asher Jackson and --- Holt, this 7 day January 1845 F Jackson JP. A true entry from the Estray Book of Marion County, 17 Jan 1845, Burton Down, Clerk.

Executors Sale, on the first Tuesday April next will be sold at the Court House door in Tazewell, Marion County, agreeable to an order of the honorable the Inferior Court of Warren County, while sitting for Ordinary Purposes, the following negroes, to wit: Vine and her three children, belonging to the estate of Thomas Lockett, late of said County deceased. Terms of sale on the day. Temperence Lockett, Exrx; Thomas Lockett and Collin R Lockett, Exrs. Feb 15, 1845

The subscriber respectfully informs his friends and the public generally that he has taken the above house and will be happy to serve all who favor him with a call. No exertion will be spared on his part to render his customers comfortable. C B Strange, Tazewell, Marion County.

Another Revolutionary Soldier Gone - At his residence in Marion County, Georgia on the morning of the 2nd July inst. Capt George H Buchanan, a Revolutionary Soldier, in the 87th year of his age. Capt Buchanan was born in the State of Virginia, and at an early age he removed to the State of South Carolina, where he entered the service in the War of the Revolution, where he served as a Corporal and Sergeant 7 years; he resided in South Carolina between 35 and 40 years, from thence he emigrated to Jasper County, Georgia where he resided until the year 1832, when he removed to Marion County where he remained until his death. Capt Buchanan was a good citizen and was respected by all who knew him; he had been for the last 17 years an acceptable member of the Baptist Church and died in full triumph of Faith in the Redeemer.

Four months after date application will be made to the Honorable Inferior Court of Marion County when sitting for Ordinary purposes for leave to sell a negro woman, Betsey, 21 years old, belonging to the estate of William Farrington, late of said county, deceased. Kinneth Stewart and Christian Farrington, Administrators.

We regret to learn, from a private letter received by the Representative from Marion, Mr Bivins, that the Court House, at Tazewell, Marion County, was destroyed by fire on the morning of the 4th inst. The fire was discovered about half past one o'clock AM. All the records, books and paper belonging to the Sheriff and the Clerks of the several courts were destroyed. There appears to be no doubt but that the fire was the work of an incendiary, as there has been no fire in the stove in the Court House since last winter.

Sale of Town Lots: Will be sold on Thursday, the 6th day of July, next, at Taylor, the permanent county site in the County of Marion, a number of beautiful lots, on accommodating terms which will be made known on the day of sale. The town of Taylor is situated at the Crossroads, leading from the upcountry to Lumpkin, and from Columbus to Americus via Pond Town, and within six miles of the surveyed route of the Southwestern Railroad. The location is healthy, pleasant and of easy access. Call, see and judge for yourselves. William Hardage, S J McMichael, William A Bell, Abel Champion, Thos Everingham, Wiley Wiggins, John M Minter, locating commissioners.

Medical Notice: John M T Gullett MD, having permanently located at Pea Ridge, Marion County, Georgia, begs leave to inform the public that his professional services will, at all times, be at their command. As to character and medical acquirement and skill he refers to: