DEKALB COUNTY WILL BOOK B (1870-1889)
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JOHN PARKER Page 1-3 To wife: Sarah F. Parker - 107 acres of land being the E half of Land Lot 149 in 15th District. Children: John H., Robert L. and Anna Eliza and Billings Washington Parker /s/John Parker (x, his mark) Wit: William H. Webb, John D. Wills, James Clay (x, his mark) Dated: 9 Sept 1869. Probated: 3 Feb 1870
JAMES B. LOFTON Page 3-5 Wife: Hannah R. - the house and lot in which I now reside in the town of Decatur, all the real estate I own in City of Atlanta, houses, lots and tenements. And all the rest, balance and residue of my real estate, lands and tenements wheresoever the same may be situated, my bank notes, entire stock, buggy, etc. Executrix: Wife, Hannah R. Lofton /s/James B. Lofton Dated: 8 Aug 1870 Wit: George T. F.Mitchell, John N. Pate, W. W. Durham, R. W. Brown, J. C. Avary
REUBIN B. PERKINS Page 5-7 Wife: Martha Ann all property, lands, negroes, stock, plantation tols, etc. Then at her demise to divide equally between my children, viz: Valera Ann Hawkins, Mary Caroline Jones and Martha Elizabeth Perkins and my son, Berry C. Perkins' two children, William T. and James A. Perkins. (my two grandsons) Dated: 5 Oct 1862 /s/Reuben B. Perkins Wit: Joseph Walker, Francis F. Shumate, Daniel McNeill Probated: 11 Nov 1870
JOHN FANIN Page 7-8 Wife: Isalinda - all the property, real and personal to be sold and divided equally among all my wife' s children - Sarah Ann Dabo, decd, her children in Texas one share to be paid to them. Daughters: Elizabeth Lucinda and Isalinda Cunningham, apptd Executrixes Date: 2 Aug 1870 /s/John Fanin Wit: Watson Kittridge of DeKalb Co., M. A. Steele of DeKalb Co.,and Ed M. Kittridge of DeKalb Co. Probated: 28 Nov 1870
JOHN WHITE of DeKalb Co. Page 9-10 Wife: Nancy M. -all of my property during her natural life...cnsisting of lands, stock, household, etc., and at her death to be divided equally between all my legal heirs. Exrs: sons, James J.and J.W. White /s/John White Date: 7 Aug 1856 Wit: James C. Avary, William S. McClain (x, his mark), and Nathan Turner Probated: 2 May 1871
ANNA M. BRUNT of DeKalb Co. Page 11-12 Children: Annie M. Brunt, the said Annie M. Brunt to be in charge of my daughter, Carrie D. Brunt until she becomes of age or marries. The plantation in DeKalb Co. to remain in the hands of my Exr, Bradford B. Brunt, in the best interests of my children, viz: Carrie D. Brunt, Joseph F.Wilson, Sarah V. Wilson, John W. Wilson, Annie M. Brunt. Bequest to Very Johnson, bed and bedstead as long as she lives with my children. /s/Annie M. Brunt (x, her mark) Dated: 9 Jul 1871 Wit: L. H. Jones, W.T. Dawson, Willis B. Harris, W. S. Heronton Probated: 2 Sept 1871
WILLIAM C. ANDERSON of DeKalb Co. Page 13-15 Wife: Rosetta F. - Land Lots No. 160 and 161 in DeKalb Co., the place whereon my family now lives, being parts of two lots containing 202 1/2 acres, my cattle, etc., to be the property of my wife during her natural life or widowhood for the support, maintenace and education of my living children under the control of my Exr. Children: Martha C. H., Joseph B., Edgar M. /s/William C. Anderson Dated: 9 Aug 1871 Wit: C. A. C. Dorsey, Peyton S. Dorsey, Mary K. Dorsey, John M. Dorsey Probated: 11 Dec 1871
WILLIAM H. CLARK of DeKalb Co. Page 16-18 Wife: Julia A. - my homeplace in Decatur on which I now live, consisting of about 220 acres, being parts of Lots Nos. 233, 234, 216, 201. At her death to be equally divided between my three children, viz: Elijah H., Alice E.and Albert A. Clark To son Elijah H. Clark I give Lot No. 25 known as the Meador lot, the half lot No. 26 known as the Chandler Lot , 50 ares of the same lot number 26, SW corner of said lot, and 50 acres of lot number 8 known as the Badger land, containing in all about 400 acres of land in the 16th District of DeKalb Co. My said son, Elijah H. has received of my estate property to the value of $1700 of which I make no charge that he may be made equal with my other two children, Alice E. and Albert A. Clark. To daughter, Alice Eugenia Clark, the following lands - Lot No. 106, E half of Lot No. 159 and 150 acres of Lot No. 7 known as the Betterton and Maulding Lands, containing in all about 450 acres. To son, Albert A. Clark, the following lands - Lot No. 12, 150 acres of Lot 8 and known as the Badger Land and 50 ares of Lot No. 7, it being the S half of Drewry Mauldin lot, the whole containing abut 400 acres in DeKalb Co. Also, furniture, etc. Extrx: Wife, Julia A. Clark /s/William H. Clark Dated: 29 Mar 1872 Wit: I. N.Wilson, James E. Avary, C. J. Ragan Probated: 1 July 1872
JAMES PHILLIPS of DeKalb Co. Page 19-21 Wife: Sarah, the lot of Land No. 90 in 16th District of DeKalb Co. Also 42 1/2 acres on SS of No. 91, and also No. 103, all in said district. At her death, estate to be divided between my lawful heirs. Children: James (deceased), daughter (not named) /s/James Philips Date: 10 Jun 1868 Wit: D. T. Smith, J. S. Fincher, John W. Weekes Probated: 16 Aug 1872
JAMES J. RAGAN of DeKalb Co. Page 22-23 Wife: Talitha C. Ragan (Executrix) - Lot of Land where I now live known as Lot No. 140 in 16th District of DeKalb Co., and 50 ares off of N side of Lot No. 141, etc. /s/James J. Ragan Dated: 18 Aug 1869 Wit: Thomas J.Richardson, John A. W. Fleming, Asa W. Howard Probated: 21 Apr 1873
ZACHARIAH EIDSON Page 24-25 I have given my two oldest sons, Newton E. and Robert W., $130 each. I want my two oldest daughters, Julia Almeda and Margaret C. to have $130 each in cash as they become 21 years of age. My son, Newton E., to act as their guardian. I want my four youngest children to have the land that I live on 8 years, to-it: Mary Jane, Marcellus Douglas, John Galveston, and Charles, and my son, Robert W. to be their guardian. /s/Zachariah Eidson Dated: 12 Apr 1873 Wit: J. H. Roberts, W. J.Donalson, James Spruell Probated: 5May1873
THOMAS J. AKINS of DeKalb Co. Page 26-27 Wife: Sarah S. - the N. 1/2 of Lot No. 207 whereon I now residein 18th District of DeKalb Co., etc. After her death - John M. and Daniel W. Akins to have the above-named property to be equally divided between myelder children - James F., William G., Eliza L., Thomas B., Lewis L., Allen R., Henry M., Jefferson P.M.and Harriet E. /s/Thomas J. Akins Date: 13 Sept 1872 Wit: Dicy Jackson (x, her mark), E. S.Walker, Joseph Walker Probated: 2 Jun 1873
BOYCE EIDSON of DeKalb Co. Page 28-30 Wife: Catharine with whom I have lived for some 50 years - my home lot whereon I now life known as Lot No. 307, lying and being in originally Gwinnett Co., now DeKalb Co. At her death, to go to my two daughters - Sarah Ann and Jane. Children: Elizabeth Woodall, wife of James Woodall, Nany Roberts, wife of James Roberts, J. G. Eidson, Zachariah Eidson, Mary Smith, wife of Sanford Smith, Martha Gardner, wife of A. Gardner, Sarah Ann Eidson, Jane Eidson, William Eidson and Robert Eidson. Exr: son, J. G. Eidson /s/Boyce Eidson (x, his mark) Dated: 29 Aug 1861 Wit: John R. Humphries, G. N. Flowers, A. P. Flowers, John Y. Flowers Probated: 6 Oct 1873
JOSEPH PITTS of DeKalb Co. Page 30-32 Wife: Ann A. - one servant girl named Etta of dark complexionand one boy named Mathew of yellow complexion, etc. Children: Rebecca M. Wilson, Augustus L. Pitts, Frances M. Pitts, Mary Ann Byrd, Eliza Jane Rickel, John R. Pitts. Exrs: Sons, Augustus L.Pitts and John R. Pitts. /s/Joseph Pitts Dated: 4 Dec 1860 Wit: R. M. Brown, Robert McWilliams, Daniel Johnson Probated: 6 Oct 1873
THOMAS WHITE of DeKalb Co. Page 33-35 Wife: Sarah with whom I have lived for about 50 years. "All my children" Wife's sister: Cana Coulman (an equal share with my children) Exr: son, William C. White /s/Thomas White Date: 23 Aug 1872 Wit: Wilkan McKee, Levi Simpson, Samuel C. Martin Probated: 2 Jun 1873
DAVID M. SHEPPARD of DeKalb Co. Page 35-39 Wife: Huldah F. - all estate and at her death to be divided among all my children. Sons: James A. - 50 acres in Browning's District David C. - 68 acres in S part of portion of Lot No. 222.... George W. - 68 acres off N part, parallel to Lot No. 222, including 32 arcres bought of Mrs. Anderson Henry J. - 88 acres inluding homeplae of Lot 222, the line to be N and S between said place and land given to Nancy Ann S. E. M. Moore Andrew J. - 1/3rd of my Aycock land, being part of Lot No. 225 Daughters: S. F. A. Benefield - 53 acres, being part 13 of the middle portion of my provision the Aycock provision of the Aycock place, lines running EW with except of 1/2 acre including Davis Spring and part of Lot 225. Nancy Ann S.E.. M.Moore - 68 acres adj homeplace on the lands given to George W. Sheppard on the N and to David C. Sheppard on the S, and being part of Lot 222 Martha C. Moore - 50 acres of land on G. R. R., No. 95 in 1813 Dist. Huldah J. Davice - 1/3rd of my Aycock lands, being part of Lot No. 225. Grandchildren: Liser A.Jones, daughter of Mary Ann Jones and George T. Aycock, Sarah E. Aycock, Franklin T. Aycock. Exrs: sons, James A. and David C.Sheppard. /s/David M. Sheppard Date: 8 Jan 1872 Wit: J. M. Smith, James J. Lee, Angus M. McLeod, J. P. Probated: 17 Oct 1873
SAMUEL HOUSE of DeKalb Co. Page 40-43 Wife: Elizabeth - with whom I lived for 48 years. Lot No. 305 in 18th District of DeKalb Co., 100 acres. Sons: Thomas J. and Bazel - Lot No. 305, 18t District DeKalb Co., 180 acres. Exrs: son, Jacob G. House, Philip House and Thomas J. House /s/Samuel House Dated: 31 Aug 1857 Wit: James Polk, Henry H. Walker, John B. Davidson Probated: 4 Nov 1873
ANN BECK of DeKalb Co. Page 44-46 Sons: Charles J. Beck, W. Gilman Beck Granddaughter: Roberta Beck Daughters: Harriet B. Winn, Mary Jane Wood Exrs: L. J. Winn and Charles J. Beck /s/Ann Beck Dated: 2 Apr 1874 Wit: James Hunter, Hiram J. Williams, H. C. Jones Probated: 1 Jun 1874
WESLEY C. WHITE of DeKalb Co. Page 47-49 Wife mentioned but unnamed. I desire that my property shall be distributed when the youngest child is 21 years old...Each of my children shall receive a good English education..... Exr: friend, Wilton A. Candler /s/W. C. White Dated: 11 May 1874 Wit: J. E. George U. F. George, John W. Weeks Probated: 2 Nov 1874
RICHARD GREGORY TAYLOR of DeKalb Co. Page 49-51 Wife: Florence Williamson Taylor to distribute property 1 Jan 1880 among heirs Children: Katie G. Taylor, Georgia W. Taylor, Florinda Taylor and Toulinin Taylor $7000 each. Extrx: wife, Florence Williamson Taylor /s/R. G. Taylor Dated: 23 Jun 1873 Wit: John L. Hamilton, Jr., R. M. Thompson, W. H. Hamilton and W. S. Herrinton Probated: 2 Nov 1874
ROBERT H. SMITH of DeKalb Co. Page 51-53 Wife: Elizabeth with whom I have lived for 43 years, part of Land Lot No. 185, part of Land Lot No. 184 in 6th District of Gwinnett Co. containing 275 acres known as the John Shambly old place. Exrs: sons-in-law, Robert Medlock and Michael A. Steel /s/Robert H. Smith Dated: 22 Apr 1875 Wit: J. W. Tilley, D. Y. Hicks, James Polk and W. R. Peavy Probated: 7 Jun 1875
DEMPSEY PERKERSON Page 54-56
I will and desire that all my personal property be sold.....the proceeds to....be divided among my children and their descendants. [Children not named] Son: Thomas J. Perkerson, Exr
/s/Dempsey Perkerson Dated: 15 Oct 1866 Wit: W.L. Williams, Jennings J. Hulsey and Addie S. Hulsey Probated: 6 Sept 1875
Last Will and Testament, Book C, page 54-56
JACOB CHUPP of DeKalb Co. Page 57-60 Being of advanced age. Wife: Elizabeth - homeplace containing 175acres, etc. Children: Daniel R. Chupp, David B. Chupp, James C.Chupp, Elijah Braswell (my son-in- law), Josiah L. Chupp, Mary M. Chuppand Emer S. Chupp - 202 1/2 acres on Rockibridge Road, lying on Mill Creek, known as Henry Place, below the little mountain. Exrs: sons, Daniel R.Chupp and David B. Chupp /s/Jacob Chupp (x, his mark) Dated: 21 Apr 1875 Wit: John C. Ragsdale, J. L. Johnson and Wesley Mitchell Probated: 13 Aug 1875
BRICE M. SPRAYBERRY of DeKalb Co. of advanced age Page 61-65
Wife: Permelia Elizabeth - W half of Land Lot 6 in 15th District of DeKalb Co., 101 1/4 acres. Sons: William H. Sprayberry - E half of Lot 6, 15th District, 101 1/4 acres, DeKalb Co., Brice M. Sprayberry, and Harvey J. Sprayberry (minor), William H. Sprayberry (Gdn of minor daughter, Sarah V. L. E. and minor son, Harvey J.) Daughters: Amanda C. Bowden, wife of Walter T. Bowden, Sarah V. L. E. Sprayberry (minor) Grandsons: John G. Sprayberry, Francis C. South (minor).
/s/B. M.Sprayberry Dated: 27 Jan 1876 Wit: Samuel C. Masters, John B. Morris, W. W. Sprayberry Probated: 13 Apr 1876
Last Will and Testament, page 61-65
G. J. PEARCE of DeKalb Co. Page 66-69 Wife: Eliza Ann Son: John W. Pearce /s/G. J. Pearce Dated: 21 Apr 1875 Wit: Julind Brown, W. F. Pattillo, William S. Thomson, Milton A. Candler Probated: 30 May 1876
JOHN HOLLINGSWORTH of DeKalb Co. Page 69-71 Sons: James M. Hollingsworth, John N. Hollingsworth Daughters: Emily, Sally, Charotn, Alisey, Martha Wight, Rebecca J., Rebecca Jane Trustee: John Stowers, trustee for Sarah and Thomas Hollingsworth, children of John A. Hollingsworth, decd. /s/John Hollingsworth Dated: 4 Dec 1870 Wit: D. M. Parker, William W. Walcott, J. M. Leftwich, J. H. Hollingsworth Probated: 5 Jun 1876
JOHN W. FOWLER of DeKalb Co. Page 72-75 Grandchildren: Royal J., John F. and Lou A. Moseley, heirs of James and Emma Moseley. Wife: Harriett Son-in-law: John Mayes Son: A. C. Fowler, John W. Fowler Exrs: wife, Harriett, and son, John W. Fowler /s/John W. Fowler Wit: B. S. Spivey, John P. Ray and E. A. Davis
Codicil dated 26 Sept 1876 appoints A. C. Fowler, son, in addition to two already appointed. Wit: D. Elener Fowler, John L. Tuggle and E. A. Davis Probated: 4 Dec 1876
ELIZABETH DEAN of DeKalb Co. Page 76-78 Daughter: Amelia Carter Exr: friend, Alexander Potts /s/Elizabeth Dean (x, her mark) Dated: 8 Apr 1872 Wit: John C. Harris, William W. Griffin, Edward Turner (x, his mark), and Henry Glen (x, his mark). Probated: 4 Dec 1876
JAMES M. LEFTWICH of DeKalb Co. Page 78-80 To wife, Sarah J., Land Lot 78 and 83 in 16th District of DeKalb Co. Children: R. M. Leftwich and M. P. Leftwich and R. S. Leftwich, Mary E. Hollingsworth, M. T. Rogers, J. M. Leftwich, Sarah Jane Leftwich. Exrs: J. M. Leftwich and R. M. Leftwich /s/J. M. Leftwich Dated: 23 Oct 1872 Wit: John I. Patillo, W. L. Cummings, William G. Staple, J. P. Probated: 5 Feb 1877
WILLIAM WRIGHT of DeKalb Co. Page 81-82 Wife: Lucy Daughters: Martha C. and Harriet E. Grandaughter: Martha V. V. and Mary Jane (daughter of Martha C.) Exr: friend, George B. Hudson /s/William Wright (x, his mark) Dated: 21 Dec 1872 Wit: A. H. Tucker, W. N. Henderson and George B. Henderson all of DeKalb Co. Probated: 5 Feb 1877
JOHN C. RAGSDALE of DeKalb Co. Page 83-85 Wife: Nancy - part of Lot No. 192 in 16th District of DeKalb Co. Daughters: Eugenia Ragsdale, Ara Bell Son: Bartow D. Ragsdale Exrs: Sylvester Powers, R. H. Connor and James J. Phillips /s/John C. Ragsdale Dated: 20 Mar 1877 Wit: Esom J. Bond, John T. Alford and J. E.McGuire Probated: 7 Apr 1877
THOMAS RIGNEY of DeKalb Co. of advanced age Page 86-88 Nephews: Washington Rigney of New York, James A. Rigney, Joanna Hanlen, Mary C. Hamilton and John L. Hamilton, trustee. Cornelus Hanlen apptd trustee for the use of his daughter, Joanna Hanlen. Mentions some lots deeded to him by Thomas T. Wright (26,250 ft.) on Decatur Street. Bequest to Father Reelly, pastor of Immaculate Conception, and Father Joseph residing in Augugsta, Ga. Exrs: friends, James Purcell and E. O. Donnell /s/Thomas Rigney Dated: 15 Mar 1877 Wit: Allen J. Veal, Miles M. Mann and William S. Herronton Codicil dated: 15 Mar 1877 witnessed by Allen J. Veal, Miles Mason and William S. Herronton....bequeaths all remaining money to friend, Cornelus Haulen for his kind attention to me during my last illness. Recorded: 7 May 1877
CORNELIUS HANLON of DeKalb Co. Page 89-91 Wife: Julia, Extrx. Children: Hanorah, Johannah M., Mary Ann, Owen and John Jeremiah Hanlon /s/Cornelius Hanlon (x, his mark) Dated: 25 Jun 1878 Wit: Thomas P. Wells, Shelton H. Campbell and Edwin L. Phillips Probated: 7 Oct 1878
MARY P. TUFTS of DeKalb Co. Page 92-96 I desire to be buried in the family grave yard in Jones Co. by the side of that of my beloved husband. Daughters: Jane E. Wilson, Lou Tufts Son: Orry Tufts, Joseph F. A. Tufts (in trust for his brother, Orry Tufts) /s/Mary P. Tufts Dated: 25 Jan 1873 Wit: P. Pelham, W. D. Robinson, W. A. McAuley, E. F. Pelham Codicil makes son, Joseph F. S. Tufts in trust for the sole use of my daughter, Lou. Wit: P. Pelham, W. S. Neel, E. F. Pelham Date: 4 Oct 1878 Probated: 4 Oct 1878
JAMES B. ROBERTSON of DeKalb Co. Page 97-99 Daughter: Minerva Ragsdale - 100 acres on S half of Lot No. 84 in 16th Dist. of DeKalb Co. Other children: Martha A. Lyons, Nancy Bailey Children of my decd son, James A. Robertson Grandsons: James D. Robertson, Josiah James Son-in-law: John J. Bailey, Exr /s/James B. Robertson Dated: 30 Dec 1878 Wit: Bennett Robertson, Thomas L. Robertson and A. P. Robertson Probated: 30 Mar 1874 JOSEPH STEWART of DeKalb Co. Page 100-102 Wife: Elizabeth Children and grandchildren (unnamed) /s/Joseph Stewart Dated: 30 Mar 1874 Wit: Charles J. Carroll, D. H. Dunbar, J. W. Keheley, James Polk Probated: 4 Apr 1879
JOSEPH DUNBAR of DeKalb Co. Page 103-105 Wife: Marcena Children: James Dunbar, John H. Dunbar Exrs: son, John H. Dunbar and Henry H. Walker /s/Joseph Dunbar Dated: 24 Aug 1878 Wit: Charles J. Carrol, W. F. Gay, W. J. Flowers Probated: 5 May 1879
ROBERT S. ARGOE of DeKalb Co. Page 106-108 I devise and hereby direct that my Exr shall sell all my righ and interest in the lands of the real estate of my father and mother. Sisters: Martha A. Argoe, Margaret A. Argoe and Sarah F. Argoe Brother: Samuel L. Argoe of DeKalb Co., Exr /s/R. S. Argoe Dated: 1 Feb 1879 Wit: J. W. Clay, R. S. Parker, E. B. Huey Probated: 3 Mar 1879
WILLIAM HAIRSTON of DeKalb Co. Page 108-109 Children: Miles Hairston, Arminda Armon Anderson, wife of William Anderson, Martha Elizabeth Akin, wife of James Akin and Amanda Clemantine Rutledge, wife of Joseph Rutledge. Exr: son, Albert M. Hairston /s/William Hairston (x, his mark) Dated: 10 May 1875 Wit: James M. Smith, J. W. Ozmer and S. B. Langford Probated: 5 Aug 1879
ROBERT H. HART of DeKalb Co. Page 110-111 To be buried in the graveyard near Orange Church in Cherokee Co. My dear children have pre-deceased me. Dau: Nancy Son: William Riley Hart (first born son), Jesse Burtz Hart (third son). Wife. /s/Robert H. Hart Date: 28 Mar 1871 Wit: Mattie Bankston, Thomas Ivey, J.M. Burtz Probated: 24 Jul 1879 by Mattie Stovall
SAMUEL POTTS of DeKalb Co. Page 112-115 Of advanced age. Wife: Mary A. Potts who whomI have lived for years - Land Lots 74 and 86, includes my dwelling home and other houses, DeKalb Co., being on the waters of Pole Bridge Creek, containing 405 acres, etc. Sons: Martin E. Potts, John H. Potts, Samuel J. Potts Daus: Nancy E. Miller, wife of Robert Miller and Frances R. Park, wife of Russell Park and S. E. A. Deal, wife of J. S. Deal. Granddau: Susan Elizabeth Potts, a minor dau. of William C. Potts To: Mary A. Miller's five children, former wife of John W. Miller. To: James D. Robertson, a son of my present wife when he becomes of age. Exrs: friends, David A. Clotfelter and Russell Park /s/Samuel Potts Dated: 25 May 1878 Wit: C. G. Keys, R. C. Shed, J. M. Fleming, P. W. Clotfelter, A. W. Howard Probated: 4 Aug 1879
GEORGE W. CASH of DeKalb Co. of advanced age Page 115-118 Wife: Lucinda with whom I have lived for 55 years, 50 acres off the SW corner of Lot 317 in the 18th District of DeKalb Co. To: Betsey Ann Jolly, my daughter To: James E. Cash, my son To: Nancy Belinda, my daughter, 1/2 of undivided 50 acres in lot above named, it being in the SE corner of said lot and 1/3rd of the live stock, etc. To: Amanda Jane Cash, wife of Oliver P. Cash, my daughter. To: Mary Frances, daughter, 1/2 of undivided 50 acres in lot aforewritten, it being the SE corner of said lot. Grandson: John Moses Cash - 50 acres, Lot 146, 18th Dist. of DeKalb Co., it being the N 50 acres of the S half of said lot except 10 acres in the NE corner now owned by Oliver P. Cash. /s/George M. Cash (x, his mark) Dated: 27 Sept 1878 Wit: T. E. Chewning, John B. Jones, John J. McDaniel Recorded: 6 Jul 1880
ANN B. JONES Page 118-123 State of Georgia Richmond County WHEREAS, by virtue of the marriage settlement made and entered into on the 8th day of May 1851 and recorded in the clerk's office of the Superior Court of Richmond County, Book 33, folio 354 and on the 5th day of Jan 1859 and recorded in the Clerk's office of the Superior Court of Morgan County in Book L, folio 322 and 323, full power was given to Ann B. Jones, formerly Ann B. Vinson and Ann B. Anderson notwithstanding coverture to grant, sell, assign , transfer and devise said property therein described and in the increase in incme and profits thereof in the same way and manner and all intents and purposes as if she continued sole and unmarried. And Whereas, the said Ann B. Jones is now a widow and desirous to disposing of all the property remaining to her which consist of $4000 bonds of the City Council of Augusta in the hands of Frank H. Miller, my lot and improvements in Decatur, Georgia desides other property. Now therefore I, Ann B. Jones, the widow of Dr. John W. Jones and now of DeKalb County and State aforesaid mindful of the uncertainties of life and by virtue of the authority contained in said marriage settlements and by authority of law do make, publish and declare this my Last Will and Testament, revoking all wills heretofore made by me. To bro: Dr. Young B. Olive Nephew: Frank H.Miller Son of my husband, Dr. John W. Jones - Henry C. Jones To: Mary Jones To: Burt O. Miller To: Annie C.Miller Niece: Harriet A. Clemence Sister: Martha B.Miller, widow of Andrew J. Miller (if dead, to her children) Exrs: Young B. Olive (brother) and John T.Miller (nephew) /s/Ann B. Jones Date: 13 Jun 1877 Wit: Andrew J. Smith, Oliver M. Harris, John D. Baker Probated: 6 Jun 1880
JOSEPH M. HUEY Page 124-125 Wife: Sarah G. Huey (appointed Extrx) - 100 acres, part of Lot 149 and part of Lot 144 in 15th District of DeKalb Co. All my children.. /s/Joseph M. Huey Date: 7 Mar 1863 Wit: William H. Beaty, James W. Beaty and J. W. White Probated: 4 Apr 1881
JOHN P. MARBUT of advanced age Page 126-130 Wife: Susan - all my estate Dau: Mary I. Marbut - 50 acres in 16th Dist. of DeKalb Co., on E side of Ga Railroad between Gibson F. Blalock and John P. Marbut to the S of the lane near G. H. Weaver, thence S to corner between John P. Marbut, Burrell B. Braswell and Ellen Bosin, thence W to the NW corner of Burrel B. Braswell and W to a stake on line of Ga. Railroad right-of-way. Dau: Susan C. Bailey - 40 acres off of Lot 273 Sons: Job J. Marbut and Robert H. Hollingsworth, Exrs. and trustees for Susan C. Bailey and Mary I. Marbut. I hereby order and direct that my Exrs lay off 1/4th of an acre off of Lot No. 134 where the graveyard now is to be bound on the S by the original line and on the W by the right- of-way-of-the Ga. Railroad for a graveyard. /s/John P. Marbut Date: 25 Aug 1880 Wit: F.M. Wellborn, I. M. Smith, H. C. Almand, W. L. B. Crossley Probated: 25 Apr 1881
ARCHIBALD McELROY Page 131-132 Dau: Emeline Poss - 40 acres, SW corner of Lot No. 61 in DeKalb Co. Dau: Caroline Kers - 40 acres, SE corner of Lot No. 61 in DeKalb Co. Dau: Violia Palmer - 43 acres, being the Eside of Lot No. 36 and 7 acres, being the NW corner of Lot 61 on which my dwelling house is situated, which 10 acres of the last named land my son-in-law, Thomas I. Palmer, who agrees to take care of me and dwelling (during) my naturallife. Son: A. J. McElroy /s/Archibald McElroy Date: 26 Nov 1878 Wit: James M. Smith, Williamson Hollingsworth, L. J. Hughes and I. N. McElroy (x, his mark) Probated: 4 Jul 1881 345 DeKalb Co. WB (1870-1889)
VINCENT R. TOMMEY Page 133-135 Wife: Elizabeth Son: Albert P. Daus: Sarah Mary, Lizzie, Carrie (Lewis H. Beck to be Gdn of Carrie) Wife, Elizabeth (Extrx) and friend, Lewis H. Beck (Exr) /s/V. R. Tommey Date: 31 Aug 1869 Wit: R. M. Brown, Samuel A. Echols and Hiram J. Williams Probated: 2 Jan 1882
MARTIN C. McKEE of advanced age Page 136-138 Wife: Mary Ann, with whom I have lived...for more than 40 years land on E side of the public road leading from S. C. Martins to Hulseys Mills commencing at the Creek on Lot No. 253 in the 12th Dist. and running t the Atlanta Road on Lot No. 4 in the 15th Dist., together with 3 acres on the W side ...in front of the house...being the present homestead... Dau: Mary R. McKee To: child of my daughter, Amanda M. Simpson, namely, William R. Simpson. Sons: Madison C. McKee and Z. T. McKee, Exrs. /s/Martin C. McKee Date: 22 Nov 1881 Wit: Samuel C. Masters, George W. Mathews and Ebenezer P. Ellis Probated: 13 Mar 1882
JAMES M. CARROLL Page 138-140 I direct that all my property be kept together by my Exrs for the support, maintenance and education of my minor children....and my wife...until the youngest child becomes 21 years of age. To be paid $100 or have given them a horse, etc., to make them equal with their older brothers. Sons: Lorenzo F.D., James E. and Robert T. (not of age) Daus: Julia A., Ida J. and Sarah M. (not of age) Dau: Mary M. Bolton Exrs: Sons, Charles J. and William D. Carroll and sons-in-law, L. H. Jones and John Pound /s/James M. Carroll Date: 28 Apr 1882 Wit: Sylvester Pound, Thomas P. Grant and William S. Johnson Probated: (not given)
CYRUS TWILLEY Page 141 Wife to be Executrix. 400 acres in DeKalb Co. upon which I and my family now reside to wife. /s/Cyrus Twilley Date: 27 May 1879 Wit: T. J. Flake, J. W. Mitchel, Benjamin Owens No probate date given
JAMES M. BALL Page 142-147 Adopted Dau: Georgia Hendree Ball - $25,000 in notes. Dau. of my sister, Sarah C. Edwards - Eva Edwards Son of my sister, Sarah C. Edwards - Jackson Edwards - and her grandson, Barnard. Youngest sister: Sarah C. Edwards, widow of Andrew Edwards Sister: Mary P. Edwards, wife of George M. Edwards and her children - Fannie Owens, Cornelius Allen, Lilly Griver and Samuel Edwards. To: Mary P. Edwards in trust for her son, Sumner. To: Fannie Owens To: Cornelius Allen To: The children of my sister, Eliza P. Edwards - Malissa Miller, Ursula Roberts, Ophelia Peacock, Milton Edwards and Theodore Edwards. Sister: Joann F.Thompson and her children and grandchildren. To the children of her daughter, Laura Hart. To Oveana DeLoach, James Thompson, and sister, Joann F. Thompson in trust for her daughter, Ida. To: Z. D. Harrison in trust for my grandnienhce, Laura Hendree Harrison To: Virginia Foster, daughter of my sister, Eliza P. Edwards and her husband, Dr. S. A. Foster Exrs: Z. D. Harrison, E. Payson Miller and Lewis William Burton /s/James M. Ball Date: 14 Jan 1883 Georgia, DeKalb Co. - Personally appeared. D. Harrison and on oath says that he was requested by James M. Ball, who departed this life on 18th day of Jan 1883 to write his Will.... as deponent now remembers on the wth day of Jan 1883 deceased instructed to deponent to request W. F. Patillo, Mrs. C. P. Hendree and the wife of deponent to come his room to witness the signing of his Will.... Probated: 5 Feb 1883
GEORGE KEY then continues on Page 155-158 Wife: Mary J. J. - parts of lots 83 and 84 containing about 50 acres, known as the place on which I now live, on E side of Atlanta and McDonough Road on the line between me and Mrs. Mary Young, etc. Land in City of Atlanta to be sold and divided between my two children - William B. Key and Thomas T. Key. /s/George Key Date: 1 Mar 1882 Wit: F. P. H. A. Kees, Thomas F. Scully and Robert McWilliams Probated: 1 Oct 1883
G. A. RICE Page 148-149 Children: Charley P. Rice, Sarah Elizabeth Rice and Minnie Lee Rice Wife: Mary Jane Rice (resides in Atlanta) - 95 acres of Lot No. 210 in 18th Dist. of DeKalb Co. /s/G. A. Rice (x, his mark) Date: 27 Nov 1882 Wit: John W. McCurdy, E. J. Carroll, J. A. Sheppard, John R. Maddox Probated: 5 Mar 1883
HARRIS CROWEY Page 151-152 Dau: Darcus Jane Petaway and her two children Wife: Mary Jane, Extrx. At my wife's death or marriage my will is that all my property, both real and personal, be sold and equally divided between my children then living, and in case any of my children depart this life leaving children, that they drew his or her pro-rata part as I direct. That my daughter, Susan Wright's children be entitled to her pro-rata part as same as she would be in case she was alive. /s/Harris Crowey Date: Apr 1874 Wit: A. L. Pitts, J. G. McWilliams and R. M. McWilliams Probated: 1 Jun 1883
B. F. KIMBRO Page 153-154 Wife: Mary F., apptd Extrx. Sons: John R., Joseph M. - 100 acres, being part of Lot No. 344, being my homestead Dau: A. Z. Burnham and her husband, J. W. Burnham - 50 acres, in N part of my Land Lot No. 345 in 18th Dist. of DeKalb Co. /s/B. F. Kimbro Date: 11 Mar 1883 Wit: J. Y. Flowers, T. J. House and A. J. Morris Probated: 4 Jun 1883
AID McNIGHT Page 159 State of Georgia DeKalb County This request of Aid McNight made before James Lyons in regards to property, both personal and real, ....James Lyons says he was present at the time of his death and he as in his right mind andknew what he was talking about and his desire was that Isaac and Nancy McNight should take his property, both real and personal estate, and settle his debts in full and the balance to be used by them for their own special use and benefit. /s/James Lyons (x, his mark) /s/Aid McNight Wit: W. M. Rowdup Dated: 11 Jun 1883
LEANNA McNEIL Page 160-162 Daus: Louisa Keyer, Jane Fannin and Viola Burdett - land in Decatur, town lot number 121, containing one acre, the same being on the W side of McDonough St. and near the jail lot and being the same conveyed to me by G. A. and T. R. Ramspeck by deed dated 23 Feb. 1880 and recorded in the clerk's office of the Superior Court of DeKalb County in Book V, Record of Deeds, page 443. Exrs: friend, William Fannin and James Hunter /s/Leanna McNeil Date: 3 Aug 1882 Wit: James Hunter, R. M. Brown and N. C. Jones Probated: 4 Feb 1884
JOHN COCHRAN of advanced age Page 162-165 Wife: Julia with whom I have lived for 55 or 60 years After wife's death, property to be equally divided between children. Daus: Parthena E. Gunter,Heley M. Gunter, Emeliza S. Baxter, Sarah B. Cochran, Julia A.Cochran Son: Samuel W. Cochran, Exr /s/John Cochran Date: 23 Oct 1879 Wit: John Kilgore, David Chestnut, Andrew Haynes, and E. A. Turner Probated: 7 Dec 1883
JARRETT C. PURCELL, SR. Page 165-167 Wife: Mary - 50 acres, Lot No. 246 in 18th District, DeKalb Co. After death of wife, above property to be property of Laura M. Purcell Children: L. J. Norton, Sarah E. Echols, Laura M. Purcell, Martha A. Holland, L. C. Timley, H. M. Elliott, E. S. Purcell, R. R. Purcell, Jarrett C. Purcell and the heirs of C. W. Purcell and M. H.Hooper. /s/Jarrett C. Purcell, Sr. Date: 28 Oct 1883 Wit: J. C. Purcell, T. J. Christian, J. W. F. Tally, J. A. Holbrook Probated: 16 Jan 1884
GEORGE B. HUDSON Page 167-169 Wife: Sarah Evaline - my homeplace, being Lot No. 163, and 50 acres off of Lot No. 191, in 18th Dist., DeKalb County. Children: Octavia M. Wright, William T. Hudson, George G. Hudson, Charles M. Hudson, Ludocia Johnson, Etta C. Shumate, Forrest P. Hudson, James D. Hudson, Pliny E. Hudson, Sarah E. Hudson and John L. Hudson. /s/George B. Hudson Date: 18 Jul 1884 Wit: J. J. McDaniel, James M. Livesay and R. T. Livesay Probated: 2 Sept 1884