Marion County GaArchives Wills.....Will Book A, 1846-1914 1845 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00010.html#0002476 October 26, 2004, 4:14 pm Source: Will Book A 1846-1914 Written: 1845 A History of Marion County, Georgia, Motherland of Many by Rena S. Cobb Reprinted with permission of Rena Cobb A History of Marion County, Georgia Appendix B Page 558 Marion County Wills Will Book A 1846-1914 MICHAEL WATSON - Jul 6, 1846 (Will rewritten after fire in Dec. 1845.) Children mentioned in will were Richard, Willis, Seally or Leally Elkins, Mary Elkins, Benjamin R., Michael Perry, Arthur A., Elendor Watson, and wife Sarah and her children, Julius More Watson, Susena A. Watson, Elijah and Winny Watson. Executors: Sarah and Willis Watson. Witnesses: Thomas Burge, William Hurts, Elijah Phillip, B.W. Dowd. Will probated 10 May 1850 Signed by: Solomon Wall, L.R. Nutt and Jordan Wilcher **Transcribers Note: I'm connected to this family through Michael Perry Watson, he was my great-great-great grandfather. The names of the children of Michael Watson were misspelled in the above transcription. Michael Watson had the following children by this first wife whose name is unknown: Richmond Watson, Willis Watson, Sealy Watson Elkins, Mary Watson Elkins, Benjamin R. Watson, Michael Perry Watson, Arthur A. Watson, Elizabeth Elendor Watson Hart. Michael and Sarah Watson's children were: Julius Moore Watson, Sarena A. Watson Youngblood, Elijah Watson and Winny Watson Ohearn. THOMAS N. PITTS - 1843. Late of Pike County. Executors: Nancy N. and William H. Pitts. Nancy Pitts, wife and William H. Pitts, brother. Witnesses: David N. Varner, William C. Beckham, and Allen Beady?. Probated 10 May 1850. Signed by: Wiley E. Mangham ELIZA SMITH - Late of Talbot County. Son Robert Burton and Benjamin Burton. Homer Burton, son of Robert Burton was named an heir also. Executors: Robert and Benjamin Burton, sons. Will probated May 10, 1850. Witnesses: William Ragland, A.G. Perryman, Y.B. Price, T.W. Bledsoe and J.C. Leonard. GEORGE GREEN FLOURNEY - Wife Cherry Flourney. Executrix: Wife. Witnesses: John Brooks, Ricy M. Mitchell and David G. (or D.) Mitchell. Will probated May 10, 1850. OWEN TOMBLIN - Wife: Mary J. Tomblin, executrix and sole heir. Will probated May 10, 1850. Witnesses: F.D. McMullen, T.J. Richardson and Robert Green. JOHN SHEPPERT (Sheppard) - Wife, Elizabeth; daughter Susan; son Samuel; son Andrew M.; dau. Mary Thomas; dau. Sarah Davis; dau. Nancy Wommack, dau. Elizabeth Wommack, dau. Nellie Sheppard. Executor: Andrew M. Sheppard. Will probated June 6, 1850. Witnesses: Joseph Belk, Seaborn J. Martin and Simon?. JOHN JAMES - Daughter Sarah Wells, wife of William Wells; dau. Mary Wallace, wife of Bland Wallace; Executor: Bland Wallace. Will probated June 6, 1850. Witnesses: Charles McCall, S. (or L.) R. Nutt, and Solomon Wall. Signed by: Isham W. Savage, Daniel James, D.N. Burkhalten. SAMUEL PURDY - Wife Agnes Matilda. Executrix: wife and executor, brother, John Purdy. Will probated June 6, 1850. Witnesses: Samuel McGarrah, William J. Moore and John Purdy. Signed by: Charles McCall, Jordan Wilcher, Solomon Wall. THOPHILUS BATEMAN - Wife, Jumina. Children: Nancy Bateman, William Greene Bateman, Martha Ann Bateman, Middleton McDonald Bateman, James Bateman, Charity Bateman; executrix, wife Jumina and brother Middleton, executor. Witnesses: Seaborn Hixon, William H. Binion, James Glover, and Arza Murray. Will probated June 6, 1850. Signed by: Charles H. McCall, Martin L. Bivins and G.M. Champion. GEORGE H. BUCHANAN - Son-in-law, George Godfrey; son-in-law, Thomas Cocherell, son-in-law, Reuben Alzine?. Witnesses: Richard M. Stewart, Kenneth Stewart and Wm. A. Black. Will probated June 6, 1850. Signed by: Charles H. McCall, Martin L. Bivins, and G.M. Champion. JOHN W. GRIFFIN - Wife, Jane Griffin; Children: Royal B. Griffin, deceased son; dau. Rebecca Bond; son William; daus. Amy and Caroline; dau. Ellen. Executors: Neighbors, Abel Champion and Joseph H. Majors. Witnesses: Joshua Davis, Stephen Bond, Pinkney J. Coley and Samuel Anders. Will probated June 7, 1850. DANIEL FRASIER - Wife Emely Frasier; Children: Allen, Bonaparte, Elizabeth. Witnesses: D. Worsham, J.A. Turner and John H. Turner. Executors: William Powell and Martin Luther Bivins. Will probated June 7, 1850. CHARLES SHEWBERT - Wife Nancy; two children: John and Lucy Shewbert Perry. Executor: Samuel Anders or Andrews. Witnesses: A.J. Williams, A.A. Willet, Joshua Boyt. Will probated July 1, 1850. RICHARD M. STEWART - Wife Isabella Stewart; six children: William Washington Stewart, Thomas J. Stewart, M.E. Stewart, B.F. Stewart, Il L. Stewart, and R.A.J. Stewart. Witnesses: James Crittenden, L.I. Kilncrase and Thomas H. Stewart. Other relatives mentioned in will include a brother, James Stewart, cousin, Thomas H. Stewart; cousin W.D. Stewart; cousin Wm. R. Stewart; all named executors. Daughter Mary E. Stewart and Mary Baivens (Bivins?), sisters were mentioned as heirs also. Will probated: January 14, 1851. WILLIAM POWELL - Wife, Nancy Powell; sister-in-law, Sally W. Edwards, Children: Josiah C. Powell, to M.L. Bivins in trust for my grandchildren, Mary Ann and Martha Bivins; James L. Powell; Samuel J. Powell; son-in-law, Augustus H. Finley (grandchildren, William P. Finley, Henry H. Finley, Josiah C. Finley, John M. Finley and Augustus C. Finley, son-in-law, Thomas A. Wall; daughter Emeline Frasier. Executors: Josiah C. Powell and Martin L. Bivins. If one should not be able, then Samuel J. Powell. Witnesses: D. Worsham, Ptolemy Jernigan, and James S. Baker. Will probated August 9, 1852. HIRIAM MCCULLER - Wife, Susan McCuller; Children: Matthew Robert, son Henry Newton, Juliann, Martha Ann, Susan Missouriann, John Jefferson, Faithy Grery?, and Hiriam Augustus. Executrix: wife Nancy and executor: friend and neighbor, Vincent Hill. Witnesses: Benja Williams, Anthony Shibbing and A.W. Reading. Will probated Dec. 6, 1852. THOMAS L. IRWIN - Wife, Sarah Louisa Irwin. Executor: Friend Eben E. Little. Witneses: J.N. McCain, Thomas J. Upton, E. Little and M. Irwin. Will probated January 7, 1853. KINCHEN MCKINNY - Daughter, Mary Frances McKinny. Wife Nancy H. McKinny. Other children: William H. McKinny and Adams Morris?. Executrix: wife and executor: Vincent E. Rivers or Bivins. Witnesses: G.O. Davis, Mark H. Blandford and James Duke. Will probated Dec. 22, 1852. TALITHA JOYCE - Sole Heir, Johnson Keen Springer, Son of friend Johnson Springer. Executor: Johnson Springer. Witnesses: George W. Gregory, Augutus Bivins and Hampton Stevens. Will probated July 4, 1853. HOWELL SHORT - Wife, Sarah Short. Children: William T.M. Short, Elizabeth Frances Taylor, Martha Ann Taylor, Robert Washington Short, John Harris Short. Executors: William T.M. Short and Robert Washington Short. Witnesses: Mark M. Blandford, Samuel H. Crawford, and James E. Short. Will probated Sept. 5, 1853. JESSE WORRELL - Wife, Sarah. Children mentioned, but not named. Executor: George W. McDuffie. Testators: Henry T. Woodall, James M. Woodall, and William Duggin. Witnesses: Henry T. Woodall and James M. Woodall. Will probated Sept. 5, 1853. JOHN MURRAY - Wife, Milley. Executrix, wife and executor, friend, W.P. Bryan. Witnesses: James Murray, Asa Royal and Thomas Allen. Will probated Nov. 1, 1853. SAMUEL NUTT - Wife, Jane Nutt, dau. Jane Barkley, son-in-law John N. Barkley. Executors: Samuel R. Nutt and William B. Nutt. Witnesses: John Kemp, R.R. Stevens and Charles H. McCall. Will probated Feb. 6, 1854. PETER PEARSON - Wife, Elizabeth. Son Christopher named executor. Witnesses: Thomas B. Stokes, Robert Hobbs and Addison W. Davis. Will probated July 24, 1854. JAMES LANGFORD - Daughters: Fereby Bice, Winney Pelt. Sons: William Langford, James W. Langford, Joseph A. Langford, Lewis Langford, Zowey? M. Langford, and Franklin Langford. Executors: Joseph L.D. Weatherall and Henderson Smith. Witnesses: William B. Merritt, Thomas L. Murray, and Cornelia E. Weatherall. Will probated Nov. 8, 1854. Page 559 Marion County Wills Will Book A 1846-1914 STEPHEN COLLINS - Wife, Elizabeth Collins. Son-in-law, Thomas F. Rainey. Daughters, Eliza Rogers, Ann G. McMichael, (her husband james N. McMichael). (The wife of Thos. Rainey had preceded her father in death evidently). Executors: Wife, Elizabeth and son-in-law, Thomas F. Rainey. Witnesses: Richmond Bosworth, James Bosworth, and Wm. A. Black. Will probated Aug. 6, 1855. NOTE: Gerry Hill genealogyplus@bellsouth.net Stephen Collins of Buena Vista, Marion, Ga. was born abt 1797 Ga. he died aft 1 Mar 1855 Marion. Co. Ga. Married Elizabeth Middleton Glynn born a 1804 Ga died aft 1860 Cass Co. Tx. 1-Mary Dwight 28 Jul 1828-15 Sep 1903 Ellaville, Schley Co. Ga. married 21 Oct 1845 Marion Co. Ga. Thomas Frederick Rainey 2-Anna Glenn 15 Nov 1834 Ga-26 Oct 1901 married 10 Nov 1853 Buena Vista, Marion, Ga. They married at home of her Father located seven miles southeast of Buena Vista in Marion Co Ga. 3-Elizabeth b a 1836 married 13 Jul 1854 Marion Co. Ga. Book A Marion Co. Ga. Marriages. Reuben Rogers JONAS GUICE - Wife Lucinda E. Guice. Children mentioned, but not named. Executors: Friends Johnson Springer and Hampton Stevens. Witnesses: Buelan Congleton, Edgar M. Butt and James R. Biggs. Will probated Aug. 25, 1855. JANE BROWN - Friend, James Brown, sole heir. Executor: James Brown. Witnesses: James Jordan, Joel Lawhorn, David J. Apperson, and Willie Wiggins. Will probated Oct. 13, 1855. JOHN HERNDON - Owed W.B. Hardison, Daniel Majors and administrators of John Brewer's Estate. Wife, Dorcas Herndon. Executrix: Appointed wife executrix and John L. Matthews and George A. Herndon (when he becomes of age) as executors. Witnesses: William Hollis, Wm. B. Hardison, Wm. T. Hollis. Will probated March 27, 1856. ROBERT GOLDSBERRY - Son, Alfred T. Goldsbury, the only heir. If Alfred should die, then his children would be the heirs. Witnesses: G.O. Davis, L.O. Davis, Wm. H. Pitts, and Wm. D. Elam. Executor: Alfred T. Goldsberry. Will probated Sept. 1, 1856. POLLARD PAYNE - Wife, Elizabeth Payne. Son, Pollard F. Payne. Daughters: Malinda and Jane. Other sons were: Thomas William and Henry. (Thomas and William could have been two sons instead of (Thomas William - there are no commas.) All sons named as executors. Witneses M.J. Black, J.E. Black and Wm. A. Black. In probate, William is named insgularly along with Pollard F. and Henry. Will probated Oct. 6, 1856. DAVID REDDOCK - Wife Dicey Reddock. Children: Alex Reddock, Margaret Hamrick, Betsy Henderson, Kinchin Reddock, James Reddock, Caroline Wheles, Emeline Reddock, Emily Reddock, Martha Ann Sanders, Amanda Martin, Frances Crye, Polly Cadenhead, Nancy Toney. Executor: Friend and Neighbor, Charles H. McCall. Witnesses: James Patillo, Josiah Storey, and A.T. Belk. Will probated Jan. 12, 1857. WINNIFRED LESTER - Children: Robert B. Lester, Virginia Ann Lester, Eli and Ward H. Lester, Frances A. Paschal (wife of John L. Paschal). Executors: Thomas Jones of Hancock County and son Robert B. Lester. Witnesses: Melton Harvey, B.H. Mathis and Charles V.F. Hochslater?. Will probated Dec. 13, 1856. THOMAS BIVINS - Wife, Jane Bivins. Heirs: Adaline Radliffe, Samuel H. Crawford, Wife, brother Shadrack Bivins, and sister, Mary Tucker. Executor: Samuel H. Crawford, esteemed friend. Witnesses: Horace R. Dinkins, Jesse Miller and Mrk. H. Blandford. Will probated July 23, 1855. WILLIAM B. HARDISON - Children: Cullen C. Hardison, Sophronia H. Hardison, Franklin L. Hardison, Mary J. McGehee. Executrix: Wife, Willa Ann B. Hardison and executors: son, Franklin L. Hardison and son-in-law, Henry McGehee. Witnesses: Jacob A. Clements, Littleton Wynn and William Keel. Will probated Mar. 2, 1857. DANIEL M. HALL - Children: Mary Elizabeth, John Wingate, Issac, Sarah Melson, Leah Lydia, James William, Daniel Melson, Parmelia, Martha Rebecca. Wife, Sarah J. Hall. Executrix: Wife and executor, M. L. Bivins, brother. Witnesses: John Lemmons, James L. Powell and Nathaniel Nicholson. Will probated May 4, 1857. LEVICA ARMSTRONG - Brothers: William Armstrong and John Armstrong. Children of sister, Elizar (deceased), wife of Isham Golden, sister Mary Elizabeth Baggett, wife of John G. Baggett, and sister Martha Armstrong. Executor: Nathan M. Watson, worthy friend. Witnesses: George W. McDuffie, Joshua R. Hutchinson and A. Mathis. Will probated Sept. 7, 1857. JOHN JOINER - Wife, Sarah Joiner. Children: Harriett Blanchard, Cellia Joiner, Henry Joiner, John Joiner, son-in-law Benjamin Blanchard, grandson John Blanchard, dau. Elsey Joiner, son Green Joiner, son Stokes Joiner, son T.J. Joiner, dau. Martha Joiner, dau. Mary Joiner. Witnesses: Edward H. Hall and Wm. W. Creighton. Signed by: Solomon Wall, James Newberry, and Stephen Parker. No executor named. The only date given appears to be Jan. 23, 1830. MOSES HARVEY - Wife, Nancy Harvey. Children: James M., Thomas W., Milton, Benjamin, Evans, William and Loucinda Mathis. Another dau. is listed as Charity Pierson and her husband was David Pierson. Executor: James M. Harvey. Witnesses: Elijah M. Tharp, Sylvester L. Radney, and Wm. B. Nutt. Will probated Aug. 1, 1859. WILLIAM MATTHEWS - Wife Elizabeth J. Matthews. Children: Louisa Winnifred, Lydia E. Corilla, Dorcas A. Cordelia, John L. Benjamin F. and son-in-law, T.J. Brooks, dau. Nancy T. Executors: sons J.L. Matthews and B.F. Matthews. Witnesses: James Hancock, N.N. Nicholson, and Martin L. Bivins. Will probated Sept. 5, 1859. MARY L. GLAZE - Son, William C. Glaze. Other children and spouses, Frances R. French, married to Tilman French; Sarah E. Maddox, wife of David N. Maddox and John M. Glaze (deceased). Granddaughter mentioned in will was Mary Neil Maddox. Executor: Wm. C. Glaze. Witnesses: Mark H. Blandford, James L. Baker, and Wm. H. Forbes. Will probated Nov. 7, 1859. SARAH L. HALL - Heirs to divide estate by virtue of wills of dec'd. husband, Daniel M. Hall and dec'd. father, John Hall. Or otherwise be divided equally between her daus. Sarah Melson Cox, Mary Elizabeth O'Bannon, Leale L. Hall, Pamelia C. Clarke and Martha R. Hll; sons James W. Hall and Daniel M. Hall. Witnesses: J.H. Jarvis, Henry Weaver and Martha L. Bivins. Executor: James W. Hall. Will probated Jan. 9, 1865. HENRY HOLLIS - Wife, Martha Ann Hollis. Children mentioned, but not named. Executrix, Mary Ann Hollis. Witnesses: George W. McDuffie, I. (or J.) W. Ansley and A.J. Fambrough. Will probated April 2, 1860. LEONARD H. SALES - Wife, Elizabeth Sales, Sons Leonard H. Sales, William H. Sales and dau., Mary Ann Murinder Elizabeth Sales. Executrix, wife. Witnesses: Geo. W. McDuffie, R.W. Scogin, and H.E. Scogin. Will probated April 2, 1860. GLASS CASTING - Wife, Lydia. An heir named William G. was to receive an English education, however, if not that, one half share above everything else. (Relationship of Wm G. isn't stated.) Executrix, wife and executor, James McGarrah. Witnesses: Thomas McGarrah, and Henderson Smith. Signed by: Henderson Smith, Thomas McGarrah, and Joshua Boze(?). Will probated July 2, 1860. NURY(?) C. PERRYMAN - Grandson John Pace. Daus. Lydia Pace, Nancy M. Ferrell, Mary L. Ferrell; two grandsons, John Pace and William W. Pace, sons of dec'd dau. Eliza Pace. Sons-in-law Davis Pace, Coleman B. Ferrell, McKelberry Ferrell, executors. Will probated Jan. 14, 1861. Leonidas O. Davis, John F. Chambless and B.A. Story, witnesses. JOHN BURKHALTER - Heirs, dau. Averilla McKinney; son David N. Burkhalter, grandson, John G. Burkhalter, granddaughter, Concord Lamb, granddaughter, Amanda Newsom, granddaughter, Lucy Abbit and her husband, James Abbit; great granddaughter, Dorothy A.B. Woodall; great granddaughter, Sarah C. Woodall; grandson David C. Burkhalter, children of Kinchen McKinney; Will probated April term of court, 1861. Executor, Charles Dasshing(?). Witnesses: W.H. Blandford, C.B. Hudson and James L. Baker. MARGARET INGRAM - Great grandson, Adderson Davis; James O. Davis, granddaughter, Zilpha Davis, wife of Joshua Davis; great granddaughter, Mahala Davis; great granddaughter Susan Davis, dau. of Joshua Davis; Permelia Davis, dau. of Joshua Davis. Executor, Joshua Davis. Will probated Aug. 20, 1840. Witnesses: James Powell, Anderson Roberts and Nathan M. Watson. JAMES MURRAY - Wife, Frances Murray, Dau. Cornelia E.Y. Witherall; dau. Amanda L. Cottle, son, Edward L. Murray; son, Thomas L. Murray; son, James P. Murray; son, David L. Murray; sons, Thomas and James, executors. Will probated Feb. 31, 1862. Witnesses J.R.T. Lingo, W.B. Merritt and W.I. Reese. Page 560 Marion County Wills Will Book A 1846-1914 JOHN PURDY - Wife, Mary Purdy. Executors: Mary Purdy and George M. Champion. Will probated Dec. 21, 1861. Witnesses: Alpha M. Champion, Wyatt F. Anders, Henderson Smith. HENRY JOSEY - Dau. Elizabeth Newsom; wife, Lucinda Josey and children, William B. Josey, Sarah Josey, Thomas B. Josey, James Josey and Josiah Josey. Executor, good friend William A. Bell. Will probated June 2, 1862. Witnesses: Abraham Jordan, John G. Anderson, & G.P. Mims. JAMES J. CRYE - Wife, Frances. (James Crye made his will as he was entering the Confederate Army.) All his estate was to go to his wife and children. Will probated Aug. 4, 1862. Executrix, Wife. Witnesses: Geo. W. McDuffie, J.M. Posey, and John Hanks. JAMES JOSEY - Children now living, Sarah F.R. Josey, Elizabeth, Frances, Abaline, Mary Ann, Isabella, Edna, Josephine, Ella, Mirabeau, B.L.B.H. James Crawford and Winnie Josey. (These names may have been double or single - the will contains very little punctuation.) Wife, Mary Ann Josey; son was Mirabeau. Executor, friend, George Bowers and Executrix, wife. Witnesses: W.B. Stevens, W.A. Taylor, Stevenson Pearson. Will probated Aug. 3, 1863. JOHN W. EIDSON - (entering Confederate Army) - Wife, Harriett. Son, James Emmett. Brother, Samuel Eidson. Witnesses: Geo. W. McDuffie, J.O. Mathis and M.S. Dunn. Will probated Feb. 7, 1864. KEZIAH DAVIS - Late husband, Abraham Davis of Crawford County. Son-in-law, Jordan Prim, Father of orphan grandchildren John Prim and his sister Sarah A.J. Lowe, formerly Sarah A.J. Prim; orphans of my son, Isaiah Davis viz Ann Livingston, formerly Ann Davis; John Davis, Francis Davis, Julia Davis, and William Davis. Sarah Lowe's husband was John Lowe. Executors, friend Daniel Dunham of Upson County and Robert Owens of Crawford County. Witnesses: Geo. W. McDuffie, F.J. French, C.F. Maddux and E.W. Miller. Will probated June 6, 1864. OSEY LANGLEY - Wife, Sarah Langley. Widowed dau. Elizabeth Russ sole heir. William I. Wiggins, executor. Witnesses: Osborne Edwards, J.F. Hollis and Geo. W. McDuffie. Will probated Sept. 5, 1865. DAVID SHIPP - Son, David Shipp and daughter Susan Toney, wife of Francis Toney, dau. Mary Walker, Wife of Wm. Walker; granddaughter, Lucenia Walker; son William Shipp, now deceased; daughter-in-law, Emily Shipp, wife of son Henry Shipp; Redding Shipp (named with children). Executor, brother, William W. Shipp. Will probated Oct. 19, 1864. Witnesses: David Shipp, Allen Daughtry, Jeremiah Fickling, and Willa, F. Kelly. JAMES PERRYMAN - Wife, Mary C. Perryman. Children: Anthony G. Perryman, Eliza A.M. Jones. Executors: Anthony G. Perryman and son-in-law, John B. Jones. Will probated Jan. 5, 1865. Witnesses: Thomas H. Persons, Elijah Wells, Isaac Cheney, and Edward Giddens. (Date of marriage listed in will as 13 Aug. 1850.) SAMUEL H. CRAWFORD - Wife, sole heir and executrix. Wife and children not named, just indicated. Witnesses: James L. Baker, W.P. Webb, and B.B. Hinton. Will probated Jan. 13, 1865. JAMES L. CHAPMAN - Wife Sarah Elizabeth. Children: Wingfield W., Ophelia E., Loula B., Thomas Walter, Benjamin O. Wife, Sarah Elizabeth and eldest son, Wingfield executrix and executor. Witnesses: O.R. Harris, John A. Harris and Jonathan Johnson. Will probated March 25, 1865. STEPHEN SMITH, Sumter County - Son-in-law, John Moning, husband of Lucinda; son John T. Smith, dau. Sarah Jane Evans; son-in-law, Jackson Coleman, husband of dau. Mary Ann; granddaughter Aesah Ellen Smith, son Andrew J. Smith, son William C. sons John L., Samuel W., Asahell R. Executors: Samuel W. and Andrew J. Smith. Will probated Nov. Term of Court 1865. Witnesses: G.M. Dudley, Wm. J. Callur and J.H. Riviere. RICHMOND BAKER - Sole heir is daughter Elizabeth who what was the estate of his mother (not named). Executrix, Elizabeth. Witnesses: William P. Webb, Robert M. Williams, Geo. W. McDuffie. Will probated Dec. 5, 1865. MARY WALLACE - Sole heir, Mary J. Webb, wife of William P. Webb. Witnesses: Martha J. Harrel, Sallie J. Greene, and Sarah A. McDuffie. Will probated Dec. 4, 1865. SEABORN MCMICHAEL - Children: Margaret Stevens, wife of Wm. B. Stevens; Susan Frances Evans; Rowan Evans, Sarah Augustus Evans, Mary Lucretia Evans, and Zachariah T. Evans receive share of deceased mother (Susan Frances Evans); Grandson George Evans receives nothing; sons Thomas J., Seaborn W. McMichael and a son-in-law appointed executors. Will probated May 7, 1867. Witnesses: Geo. W. McDuffie, L.O. Davis and J.F. Hollis. CHARLES J. BALDWIN - Wife, Marthena Ann. Children: Mary Jane Boatright, wife of Verdinando Boatright, Susan F. Moore, wife of F.M.F. Moore; Sarah Frances, Charles W. Baldwin, John J. Baldwin, Ophelia M. Baldwin, Frank S. Baldwin; Stepson Homer Cocheral; dau. Williana. Witnesses: W.J. Reese, W.B. Tackett and G.W. Parish. Will probated May 6, 1867. JOHN COATS - Children: Abner Coats, Elizabeth Wedington. William Dykes, Executor. Witnesses: Littleton Wynn, W.H. Moore, Louis Wynn and William A. Pritchett. Will probated Oct. 7, 1867. JOSEPH BELK - Dau. Frances Belk. Wife, Margaret Belk. Dau., Henrietta Duke, Son Hollis Belk, dau. Martha White, wife of Jesse B. White; son Zachariah; son Joseph P. Belk; sons, Amandus P. Belk and Denson Belk and daus., Ellen Smith and Sara Nutt, wife of Martin Nutt (Ellen Smith was wife of Pallestine Smith.) Hollis Belk and Joseph P. Belk, executors. Will probated Oct. 18, 1867. Witnesses: E.W. Miller, James S. Baker, L.O. Davis, Lewis Webb and Geo. W. McDuffie. NOTE: Gerry Hill genealogyplus@bellsouth.net Joseph Montgomery Dixon Belk born 25 Feb 1794 SC died 4 Sep 1867 Marion Co. Ga.. Child of William Alexander Belk Jr & Hannah Darling (more) He married 1816-Mary Holland 1796-1818 child Sarah Manamia 15 Aug 1817 He married 1819 Margaret McCann 15 Aug 1797 Camden, Kershaw,SC-10 Dec 1881 Marion Co. Ga. DR. N.M. HOLTON - Wife, Louisa M., Son, William D. and Worthy friend, John McMichael, executors. Witnesses: M.G. Brady, R.B. Goodroe, J.T. Carson and O.S. Fussell. Will probated Nov. 4, 1867. JAMES M. HARVEY - Wife: Elizabeth. Son Moses J. Harvey and son-in-law William M. Butt, Executors. Will probated Sept. 7, 1869. Witnesses: George W. McDuffie, D.N. Maddux and T.W. Harvey. JESSE MAYO - Son Benjamin Mayo and his children, Elizabeth Tripp and George W. Mayo. Other children named: Dau. Penny Tullis; son John S. Mayo and son-in-law Samuel T. Jones. Will probated May 3, 1869. Witnesses: George W. McDuffie, James M. Lowe, and David O'Tyson. Executors: John S. Mayo and Samuel T. Jones. WILLIAM A. TAYLOR - Wife, Delia Jane. Executors: Delia Jane Taylor and Friend Christopher Pearson. Will probated May 3, 1869. Witnesses: Ellen Harris, J.W. Hall and N.H. Tullis. FRANCIS A. DUKE - Wife, Henrietta and son, Joseph B. Duke, executors. Will probated Nov. 1, 1869. Witnesses: William M. Brown, James Hamilton, Martha J. Harrell, Ann E. Brown. ROBERT MCCORKLE - Wife, Mtilda (Matilda?) McCorkle, executrix. Will probated Nov. 1, 1869. Witnesses: J.W. Hrdage, Talbot Morris and John Benson. WILEY STRINGFELLOW - Wife Nancy. Children: Sons Eli, Henry, Darling, and Wiley; daus., Martha Phillips, Mary Ann and Elizabeth Stringfellow. Witnesses: S.T. (or F.) Phillips, William Powell and J.B. Hendricks. Will probated July 14, 1870. AMBROSE CHAPMAN - Wife, Elizabeth. Executors, sons David C. and William W. Chapman. Will probated July 14, 1870. Witnesses: L.W. Wall, Jesse Mackey, A.J. Hobb and O.S. Fussell. CALVIN JOHNSON - Wife, Frances Johnson, executrix. Children: L.C. Chambless appointed guardian of minor children Martha, Elizabeth, Charity, Mary and Benjamin. Mr. Johnson's death is listed as 1 Dec. 1869 and will was to be probated within 6 mos. Witnesses: Littleton C. Chambless, Joseph D. Story and Mitson Melton. Page 561 Marion County Wills Will Book A 1846-1914 JOHN L. SMITH - Wife, Hetty Smith. Other heirs named are granddaughter, Emma Adeline Smith, Dau. Martha Suvannah Burt; grandsons, Thomas, Arthur and John Turner Humphries; daus. Lucy Prescilla Smith, Elnora Lawrence Smith; son, William Turner Smith. Wife executrix. Witnesses: John R. Minter, John McMichael, John Benson and James G. Calhoun. Will probated Feb. 6, 1871. GEORGE M. CHAMPION - Wife, Cynthia. Other Heirs named: son Jacob Champion; son Alpha M. Champion; Daughter Mariah Ennis; grandchildren, Moses Z. and Mary E. McGarrah. Executors: Sons Alpha M. and Jacob Champion. Will probated Feb. 6, 1871. Witnesses: Malachi Jossey, Joel Dodson, Meredith F. Statham and Andrew J. Williams. HENRY L. ALLISON - Wife, Ruth Allison. Minor children named were Martha and Zollicoffee? Allison; grandson John C. Allison. Sons Henry L. Allison and Aaron L. Allison, executors. Will probated July 23 or 27, 1872. Witnesses: James S. Baker, L.J. Harvey, and Lewis Webb. NANCY HARVEY - Thomas W. Harvey, son, executor. Daughter Charity Pearson and her daughters Martha and Susan Pearson. Will probated July 27, 1872. Witnesses: James S. Baker, L.J. Harvey and Lewis Webb. NANCY BAKER - Daughter Lucinda Anderson and her children. Daus. Emily May, Frances Ann Wright, executors. Witnesses: A.J. Williams, Nichols Drden and Warren Darden. Will probated April 14, 1870. JOSEPH DANIEL - Wife, Mary Daniel, executrix and son Henry Daniel, executor. Only Feb. 7, 1873 will was probated. Witnesses: William P. Finley, John W. Jackson, Septimus W. Langford. WILLIAM B. NUTT - Wife, Mary Jane Nutt, executrix. Minor children mentioned but not named. Will probated Nov. 8, 1872. Testators: Benajah Peacock, Francis L. Wisdom, Cicero W. Epps. WILLIAM T. PARK - Wife, Amy Park and her three children, Ada N. Park, Lelian A. Park and Eugenia I. Park. Deceased wife: Mary D. Park's children named are William T. Park, Elizabeth Persons, Elvira A. Jackson, Josiah A. Park, Thomas J. Park, Martha A. Woover?, Mary A. Wallace, Elmira A. Lockett and Mary A. Sims. Witnesses: Newell H. Tullis, James M. Gill and P.P. Dixon. Will probated Feb. 7, 1873. (Mary A. Wallace was wife of Bland Wallace (Wallis) and another daughter was married to Thomas Crawford before her death.) Wife was executrix. SARAH R. TONEY - Dau. Mhana F. Belk, Witnesses: J.A. Story, J.T. Belk, and Cicero W. Epps. Son-in-law Hollis Belk handled probating of will which was recorded Feb. 7, 1873. MARTHA HUNLEY - Daughter Alice A. Hunley; friend James L. Baker; son M.M. Hunley; dau. Henrietta Brasington. (dau. Alice was wife of James A. Nall). Witnesses: George W. McDuffie, James L. Baker and Lewis Webb. Will probated Dec. 31, 1872. BARNABAS HART - Barnabas, son, executor. Wife, Gellie Hart. Witnesses: James Fussell, James Bigham and William A. Black. Will probated April term, 1873. WILLIAM C. BAKER - Uncle, James L. Baker named executor. Wife and children mentioned. One son, John Fletcher, named. Will probated April 3, 1873. Witnesses: R.E. Butt, E.M. Butt and Lewis Webb. JOHN GRIFFIN - Wife Catherine, executrix. Daus. Angeline, Catherine, Mary (possibly last name Wimberly or dau. Wimberly) and Martha Engo. Will probated May 15, 1873. Witnesses: Martha J. Harrel, Dorcas Pearson and William A. Black. JOHN MCMICHAEL - Wife Mary Jane. Executors: Sons James R. and William A. McMichael. Other children: deceased daughter Mary Elizabeth, wife of Wm. W. Huff, and grandchildren; dau. Cynthia A. Jolly, wife of John R. Jolly. Witnesses: John R. Minter, J.R. Dorman and William M. Drane. Will probated Dec. term 1873. JACOB A. CLEMENTS - Wife Sarah B. Clements executrix and son, John W. Clements, executor. Minor son, Robert. Other children: William A. Clements, Thomas J. Clements, Peyton W. Clements, Sarah A. Hanson, Jane B. Melton and H.E. Tillman, dau. Will probated Jan. Term 1874. Witnesses: Rollin Jefferson, T.J. Hunt, Jr. and Wesley Jefferson. Notes:Gerry Hill genealogyplus@bellsouth.net Jacob A. Clements born 10 Dec 1808 Greene Co. Ga. died 17 Dec 1883 Marion Co. Ga. Married 3 Aug 1828 Jones Co Ga Jane P Baldwin born 14 Mar 1812 Jones d abt 1836-7 Jones. Children by this marriage: Thomas Jefferson born 22 May 1829 m 1846 Talbot Harriet E Warthan- to Tx. Sarah Ann born 1831 Jones m 1851 Marion John M Glaze m 1859 Marion Th. W. Hanson Peyton W born 1835 Jones m 1857 Marion Susan Jane Roquemore-to Tx. Jane Bethune b 5 Oct 1836 Jones Co Ga m 1856 Marion Richard Wiley Melton to La- more Jacob married #2 Sarah Bailey McGough 1837 Monroe Co Ga Children by this marriage John W 22 Nov 1838 d 1911 Harriet Eliz. b a 1841 Buena Vista m W L Tillman Wm. A. b 29 May 1845-50 Buena Vista m Ella J. Robert E b 18 Feb 1854 Buena Vista m Martha L. "Mattie" McCall Jacob is shown to be the child of Thomas Clements & Sarah M. Sarah B. Mc the dtr of Robert L & Sandal Cabaness Jane the dtr of Robert Baldwin & Jane Comer JOSEPHUS PASSMORE - Wife, Cynthy Passmore. Son-in-law W.A. Gutherie, trustee. Dau. Jane Gutherie and son Abner Passmore. Heirs of deceased son Edmund Passmore; dau. Elizabeth Bell and children; heirs of deceased daus. Rebecca Smith, Cintha Mathis, Liddy Green; son Josephus Passmore, Jr.; son-in-law Wm. A. Gutherie and son, Abner named executors. Witnesses: N.H. Tullis, S.G. (or L.) Hart, and J.W. Cato. Will probated May 8, 1874. Note: Gerry Hill genealogyplus@bellsouth.net Josephus Passmore born 1795 NC died 1860 Marion married Cyntha- SIMEON LAWHORN - Wife, Betsy. Heirs named in addition to wife: Dau. Mary, wife of Levi McNeill; son Joel Lawhorn and children; son-in-law Benjamin Watson; son Simeon Lawhorn; granddaughter Rainey Hearn, dau. of Lary Hearn and his first wife; daus. Bitha, Nancy and Zilpha Rebecca. Worthy friends James Powell and Thomas H. Newsom were the executors. Will probated Dec. Term 1874. Witnesses: H.K. Lamb, T.W. Harrell and George W. McDuffie. JOHN W. ROBERTSON - Heirs: Daus. Elizabeth and Sarah Frances Robertson; grandson Andrew Jackson Robertson; granddaughter, Ader V. Robertson. Executor, friend, A.L. Guy. Witnesses: J.M. Halley, B.J. Halley, Sr., and A.L. Guy. Will probated May Term 1875. BLAND WALLIS, Sr. - Wife Mary A. Wallis and friend, Thomas L. Rogers, executors. Will probated Dec. 6, 1875. Witnesses: M.W. Rigsby, Martha Fulford, and James M. Lowe. JOSEPH N. SMITH - Wife Martha Smith. James J. Smith, son, executor. Other heirs named: Joseph N. Smith, son of P.H. Smith; dau. Sarah Dixon. Witnesses: Jack M. Gill, Newell H. Tullis, and James M. Gill. Will probated Oct. 12, 1875. SIMEON BLUE - Wife Martha J. Blue. Children: Issac P. Blue, Phebe A.E. Stewart, and her children. Executrix, Martha J. Blue and Issac P. Blue, executor. Will probated June 14, 1875. Witnesses: L.W. Wall, W.W. Chaoman, J.M. Halley and A.L. Guy. GREEN B. WATSON - Wife, Maria Watson. Executors: Cade Jones and W.D. Smith; wife, executrix. Witnesses: John Perkins, B.L. Johnson, G.W. Wall, N.C. Wall. Will probated Mar. 19, 1877. Notes:Gerry Hill genealogyplus@bellsouth.net Green Berry Watson born 1793 NC died 1877 Dale Co. Al. A resident of Marion Co. for many year-His first wife- Patience W. Butler born 1793-Children by this marriage: Mary 1817; Emma 1820; Harriet 1829; Eliza 1832 by #2?; Nancy Rossant 1865; Massia 1866; #2 Wife Miriah Hutchinson born 1830-Green said to be the son of Anderson Watson Methodist Preacher and Sarah P. Streetman who also produced Richard William Ansley of Marion Co. & others. WILLIAM THAGGARD - Wife Lettice Thaggard. Dau. Martha Reed and former husband, Enoch Green; son, William M. Thaggard; children of deceased son John Thaggard; dau. Frances Peebles; dau. Ann E. Benson. Son-in-law Andrew F. Benson, executor. Witnesses: W.A. McMichael, Thomas B. Lumpkin and James M. Lowe. Will probated May 26, 1871. MARTIN L. BIVINS - Wife Marthena C. Bivins. Children; Mary C., Elizabeth Ella, Joseph E., James W., Sarah L., Daniel F. I., and Robert L., Martha R.W. Wife executrix. Witnesses: T.J. Brooks, B.F. Matthews, and J.H. Jarvis. Will probated Nov. Term 1878. ABRIHAM JORDAN - Wife, Sarah Jordan. Executors: Alonza LaFayette Jordan and Peter S. Wall. Witnesses: J.R. Battle, D.N. Maddux and H.N. Hamilton. Will probated Jan. Term 1880. MALACHI JOSSEY - Wife, Lettice, executrix. Other heirs: dau. Ugenie. Will probated Oct. 1, 1879. Witnesses: Seaborne W. Ellis, Issac Harvey and Alfred J. Ellis. MORRIS FUSSELL - James Fussell, son executor. Other children: Nancy Hamilton, Charleston Fussell (son), Elizer Gill, dau. Will probated June 7, 1880. Witnesses: James M. Gill, S. (or L.) G. Hart, and Edmund Bacon. (More on page 222, Will Book A.) SAMUEL ANDERS - Heirs: Robert M. Anders, Mahaly E. Anders, Samuel S. Anders, George M.W. Anders, Franklin N. Anders, son of Jonathan M. Anders and Agnes M. Boyt. Executors: Sons Robert M. Anders and Samuel S. Anders. Witnesses: J.P. Thurman, W.L. Clements, and H.A. Sims. Will probated Oct. 5, 1880. WILLIAM M. COX - Heirs: Son-in-law T.B. Miller; dau. Leah C. Miller and her heirs; dau. L.C. Mundy (or Munds) and her heirs. Witnesses: J.H. Jarvis, Joseph Owens and M.C. Bivins. Will probated May Term 1881. MATILDA F. STORY - Husband, James A. Story. Executors, husband and Dr. W. Williams, brother-in-law. Children: Willie, James and Henry. Will probated April Term 1881. Witnesses: B.B. Hinton, Evan T. Mathis and Sue L. Mathis. W.A. BARTLETT - Wife, Ruthy Bartlett. Sons John W. Bartlett and James F. Bartlett and Wife, executors. Witnesses: George W. Bartlett, Charley M. Bartlett, J.D. Story, R.L. Majors and M.E. Short. Will probated May Term 1881. THOMAS H. NEWSOME - Son, Kinchen, now in Confederate Army; son John B. Newsome; wife, Amanda Newsome; daus. Mentioned, but not named. Wife, executrix. Witnesses: Harriet P. Brown, James Powell and George W. McDuffie. Will probated Aug. Term 1881. (Will written Feb. 25, 1863.) File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/marion/wills/gwl148willbook.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 33.4 Kb