Taylor County GaArchives Deed.....Court Minutes, Superior - Court Minutes, Superior 1853 ************************************************ 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: Virginia Crilley http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00003.html#0000642 November 10, 2004, 3:01 pm Written: 1853 MAY TERM 1853 The court met agreeable to adjournment present his Honor Alfred Iverson, Judge A list of the Grand Jury impounded and sworn at this term. 1. Andrew Jackson Colbert 2. J.C. Lockhart 3. Jackson Fountain 4. Jesse Adams 5. Arnold Hollingsworth 6. William M. Stuckey 7. Silas M. Thompson 8. Hardy Williamson 9. Alexander H. Franklin 10. Enoch F. Collins 11. John L. Parker 12. Nathaniel Spears 13. James H. Winchell 14. Laborn Shepherd 15. John S. Murray 16. James Revel 17. Daniel Royal 18. John Williamson 19. Alexander L.M. Wilson 20. James P. Bowen PETIT JURER impounded AND SWORN at this term of cour Panel #1 1. Columbus W. Wade 2. Reddin Jones 3. Mathew Bridger 4. Wm H. Ray 5. John Jones 6. Henry Theus 7. Seaborn Gray 8. Charles Grant 9. Robert W. Walker 10. John B. Lee 11. William B. Frelfort PANEL # 2 1. Daniel Sells 2. William Hobbs 3. Amos Adams 4. John Joiner 5. William Brand 6. James Whittle 7. Jona Hartley 8. Thomas Joiner 9. Henry Hortman 10. Wright Barnes 11. Osborn Downing 12. Joseph P. Stringfield Pg 24 May Term 1853 Royal Locket vs William R. Miller. I confess judgement to plaintiff $183.00 May 16, 1853 W.R. Miller John Mott vs Sereno H. Dwight Marion Busbee John Garner We the jury find for the plaintiffs $12.50 Jona Hartley, foreman Hall & Brantley vs A.A. Cody suit We the jury find for plaintiff $51.56 John Joiner foreman Couran Rogers vs Ross C. Jones I confess judgement to the plaintiff $98.10 Charles J. Williams def atto Joshua Ellis vs Nathaniel Spears Assumpsit The plaintiff failing to prosecute his claim in this case it is or denied of the court that the case be dismissed and it is considered that defendant recover of the plaintiff the sum of $6.25 for his cost in this book expended and the plaintiff in mercy D.W. Miller, Deft atty Pleasant L J May vs Joseph Branan Case. The parties consent to transfer this case from the common court to the appeal Docket to be tried as an appeal case. It is ordered by the court accordingly. W.W Robinson & Hall & Miller plt atty L.B. Smith defendant Allan G. Simmons vs James N. Thompson def fi fa Silas M. Thompson garnishee Garnishment: Prin 95.22 Int 5.11 Cost 9.42 It appearing to the court that the said Silas M. Thompson was served by the Sheriff of said county John M. Thomson with a summons of garnishment in the above stated case returnable to this term of the court and he having failed to answer according to law. Therefore it is ordered by the court that said Silas M. answer by the 1st day of next term or show cause by the next term of this court why judgement should not be entered up against him for the principal interest and cost of said fi fa and that this order be entered on the minutes. G. P. Culverhouse, plff att The State vs James L Hesters Arson A true bill Andrew J. Colbert, Foreman Tuner H. Everett, Myles S. Green & Adolphs D. Kendrick executor of James Evertt vs. George W. Towns Bill for discovery and relief and demurrer Ordered on motion of defendant to have leave to withdraw his demur in the above case. The defendant having filed his answer to the above bill at this term and replies having been filed thereunto it is ordered that the above case be at down for trial at the next term of this court. Logan E. Bleakley for the use of James Gardner vs George W. Towns I confess judgment to the plaintiff $1.00 S.B. Smith def atty John Potter Administrator of Henry Millirons vs John Barefield I confess judgement to the plaintiff $56.50 Wm H. Robinson, Def atty J.O. Hodges vs F. M. Buzbee Jury for plaintiff $153.25 principal with cost. Seaborn Gray Foreman E.F. Woode & Co vs A. Coleman I confess judgement to plaintiff $308.72 principal debt Wm H. Robinson deft atty N.F. Walker vs ? B. Ferrell We the jury find for plaintiff $70 Andrew J. Colbert, foreman William McBryde vs Zachariah Booth Complaint and bail The def't was held to bail in the above case returnable to May Term 1852 his securities on the bail on Thomas W. Carroll, John S. Parker, Henry Joiner, and Philip H. Wyatt. They have surrendered their principal in open court and pray a discharge. It is on motion ordered that the Sheriff take the said Boothe into custody and committed him to the common ? [jail] of the county and that the said securities be exonerated from liabilities on said bond. E.F. Wood & vs A. Coleman Complaint & bail It appearing to the court that the bail affadavit made in the above case defective because it does not appear that the affadavit was made by any person legally authorized to have made the same. It is therefore ordered that William McDowell security on the bail bond in said case be discharged from his liability as such bail. The State vs John Q. Adams, Samuel Adams, Zary Childree, Pinkney Whittington We the jury find defendant not guilty. J.P. Stringfield, foreman The State vs Andrew Elkins Misdemeanor We the jury find the defendant guilty. J. P Stringfield, foreman The State vs R.D. Hancocke We the jury find the defendant guilty John Joiner, Foreman The State vs John Black Special Presentment Comes the defendant John Black and juries being impounded and qualified to try the defendant demands a trial on the above stated case and prays that this demand a trial on the above stated case and pray that his demand be entered upon the minutes of the court. G.R. Hunter,deft atty Upon motion of attorney for defendant. It is ordered by the court that the above order be entered upon the court. G.F. Hunter, def; atty The State vs James L. Hesters Indicted for arson in Taylor Sup Court MAY TERM 1853 It appearing to the court that John R. Rogers has been sub poened at the instance of the defendant to attend at the present term and that said Rodgers refuses to oblige said sub poena on motion ordered that any Sheriff or bailiff of this court forthwith take into custody the said Rogers and bring him before the court to show cause if any he has why he should not punished for contempt. Wiley Bunks & Co. vs Alfred Coleman Fi fa rule vs Sheriff On agreement had it is ordered by the court the rule be discharged. The State vs James L. Hester Indicted for Arson And now at this term, the defendant, James L. Hester and juries being impounded for that purpose prays that a trial may be awarded him at this term of the court in the above stated case and that this application may be entered upon the minutes of the court as his demand for said trial. G.R. Hunter Sam Hall deft att Ordered that the above order be entered on the minutes of the court. State vs Richard D. Hancock Misdemeanor & verdict of guilty Whereoupon it is considered or adjudged by the court that the said Richard D. Hancock do pay a fine of $50 together with cost of the prosecution on or before the next term of this court and in default of such payment that he be confined in the Commission Jail of Taylor County for an during the space of 30 days. John Hudson vs Henry N. Duke Bill for specific performance The defendant having filed his answer to said bill and complaint at this time having filed his application to same it is therefore ordered that said cause be and it is hereby set down for trial at the next term of this court. John Hudson vs Henry N Duke. Bill for specification performances. At the last term of the court the usual was taken and it now appears that at that time the deft had filed his answer to said bill it is therefore ordered by the court that said rule be and the same is hereby recinded and set aside. J.C. McCants vs Gideon Bland Attachment in Taylor Sup Court MAY 1853 It appearing to the court that Henry E. Parker has duly & legally been served personally with a summons of garnishment in the above stated case and having failed to answer thereto it is upon motion ordered by the court that Henry E. Parker show cause by the 1st day of next term if any he has, why judgement should not be entered up against him for the principal interest and cost of pl't demand against Gideon Bland and that this rule be served by Sheriff or his Dept before the next term of this court. Cook & Monfort Pt att Green Bleason vs Gideon Bland attachment in Taylor Sup Cour It appearing to the court that Henry C. Parker has duly legally been served personally with a summon of garnishment in the above stated case and having failed to answer said summons of garnishment, it is upon motion ordered that the said Henry E. Parker shew cause by the 1st day of next term of this court, why judgment should not be entered up against him for the principal interest and cost due on pt'ff demands against said Gideon Bland and that this rule be served upon the said Henry E. Parker the next term of this court. Cook & Montford pltf att John Doe ex dem of John Gowan et alis vs Richard Roe casual Ejector Stephen Rogers tenant Since the commencement of this action, it appearing that the pl/ff John Gowan has departed this life, now come the plff counsel at this term of court and by leave of the court first had and obtained suggest the death of the said Gowan. It appearing to the court that Isaac Stringfield brought forth two witnesses for the State it is therefore ordered by the Court that Isaac Stringfield be paid the sum of $4 for his services. The grand jurors sworn chosen and selected for the county of Taylor to wit: Andrew J. Colbert, Foreman Julius C. Lockhart, Jackson Fountain Jesse Adams Arnold J. Holingsworth William M. Stucky Silas M. Thompson Hardy Williamson Alexander H. Franklin Enoch T. Collins John L. Parker Nathaniel Spears James H. Winshell Laborn Shepherd John S. Murray James Revel Daniel Royal John Williams A L N Wilson In the names and behalf of the citations of Georgia charge and acost John Joiner Robt Ellison William W. Wilson Wesley Watters John A.W. McCants John B. Arnold William Mulky James Layfield Jordan Wilcher William Spencer Jonah Worthy William Wiggins James Whittle William G. Mygat Stoke Joiner James Wilcher Archibal Mathews Benjamin Gray John Clark James Hundly James T. Horman William Wordsworth James Hardige Washington Wall of the county and state aforesaid with the offence of a misdemeanor. For that the said John Joiner, Robert Ellison, William W. Wilson, Etc On the first day of April in the year 1853 did then and there play and bet for money at their games played with cards called Fans, Loo Brag, Bluff Three up Poker vingterm some game or games played with cards contrary to the laws of said state The good order peace and dignity thereof. Special presentment of the Grand Jury John Turner Vs Laborn Shepherd Bill of specific performance in Taylor Sup Court May term 1853 Def't pleas answer and demur not demuring alone to said Bill by the next term of this court The State vs John Q. Adams Isaiah Childree Pinkney Whittington Assault and battery And now at this term comes the defendant Pinkney Whitington and Sampson K. Adams who is here indicted by the name of Samual Adams and juries being impaneled and in attendance on the court and the said Adams and Whittington being ready for trial and having demanded a trial in said cases which said demand was referred by the court it is ordered that this demand be placed on the minutes of this court. James M & Thomas W. Harvery vs Joshua J. Harris Fi fa from Taylor Sup Court returnable to May Term 1853 Principal $94.42 Int 5.50 3.30 Cost 12.02 It appearing to the court that the above stated fi fa was issued and delivered to John M. Thompson sheriff of said county on the 20th day of January 1853 and tht the sum has been in his possession a sufficient length of time…and that he had failed to collect the same on motion ordered that said John M. Thompson sheriff as foresaid …why he has not collected said sums of money due as said fi fa and why he should not pay over to plaintiff said money. Served and acknowledged John M. Thompson, Sheriff James M & Thomas W. Harvey vs Joshua J.Harris Rule Nisi against the sheriff Duly served and he has failed to shew cause. Motion of plaintiff's attorney ordered and adjudged by the court that said John M. Thompson for contempt of court. ($ as stated above) The State vs John Q. Adams, Samuel Admas, Isaiah Childer, Pinkney Whittington Assault & Battery We the jury find def't guilty of an assualt. JP Stringfield, Foreman The State vs John Q. Adams Indictment for assault & battery & verdict of gulity of assualt. This court fines defd' $20 and amt of said indictment. Ordered county treasurer pay sheriff the sum of $31.45 out of the county finds to cover the rent of houses for the use of the court and claims for the prsent term of court. Ordered Co Treauser pay to John Hamilton $3; to Thomas Cameron $3; to Enoch Garrett $3; to Henry Mathews $2 for their services as bailiff for this term John Hudson vs Mahala Hudson Libel in Taylor Sup Court It appearing by the return of the sheriff that the def't is not to be found in this county, it is ordered that service of this libel be perfected on the said defend' by publication in the Columbus Enquirer once a month for 3 mo. Before the next term of court Nathaniel T. Walker vs Dickson B. Ferrell Ca sa in Tay Sup Ct & indict for plant'f Now at this term of court comes defendant and moves the court for a new trial on the following grounds: 1st Because said verdict is contrary to Gudner? 2nd because it is contray to Law 3rd because the court charges the jury of the def't hired plaintiff's flat for a certain period of time and let it, and could not return it at the expiration of the time he hired it, it would then devolve on the def't to show that the flat was lost without any negligence or in other on his part and that the def't took the same care of the flat that a prudent man would have done with his own. E.H. Worrill deft atty The above mention having been considered it is ordered and adjudged that the 1st ground in said motion be overuled & that plaintiff counseler come at the next term of this court why a new trial should not be granted in the 2nd &3rd grounds only & that in the meantime all proceedings be stayed until the further order of this court. Nathaniel Walker vs Dickson B. Ferrell Case & verdict for pltf Because of evidence introduced on the trial of the above stated case the pl'ff introduces William Nix, then witness swore that def't told him that he rented plaintiff's flat & ferry on Flint River for the year 1856 that he was at the Ferry landing on the evening of Dec 1850 a traveler rode up and wished to be put over the river; def't refused to put him over unless it was at his own risk as it was his rule never to put any one across after night unless at the risk of the party crossing; that Martin Grinton, a free man of color, then came up and offered to carry him over & Ferrill consented; hitherto the flat and carried the trader across the river and on returning fell into the river and the flat got way; that def't did not make any effort to recover the flat. George Erdson overseer immediately mounted his horse and called for assistance to enable him to recover the flat; some negroes went with him but def't did not; that Erdson rode down the river about a half mile to get a canoe but the canoe was under the water & Erdson could not get to it. He also stated that Grenton was an able bodied man and an experienced ferry man and it was his opinion that if Ferrill had made the attempt he could not have put the Flat about that night and thought Griston was drunk, Ferrill was in a house about 15 yards from the ferry at the time the flat got away and on being told that the flat has got away went back into the house. James Williamson was there sworn and examined as a witness for the pl'f. This witness stated that in 1850 def't was in possession of plt'f Ferry and Co that pl'ff & Allen Walker now partners in formed for a number of years and had the possesion of the ferry since or 8 years before 1830 & pl'ff had the possessios of it ever since that time that he knew the flat in question and it was worth $100 that he knew Martin Grenton. He was a strong man that he kept said Ferry one year for witness and father and also had kept the same ferry for pl.ff. The def't now the inst of A. Mathews this witness stated that on the evening of the 21st Dec 1850 he saw the flat leave the west bank of the river. It was at night it was landed on the East bank. On its return got away that Grenton was taking the flat over at the time could not say had the flat got away; it got away near the east bank that Grenton jumped out as he heard splash in the river. Though waggons had crossed that evening on the cross examination his witness said that df/t had been drinking some at evening but did not think he was drunk; that regular Ferry man was away; then came a traveler. Ferrill told the traveler he would have to cross at his own risk & Grenton took the travele over. That at the time the river was considerably higher than usual, it was raining occasionally that the flat was again near him could not say what it was worth. George Edson a witness examined by def't stated he was in the opposite bank of the river Martin Grinton arrive the flot over that Grenton was an able bodied man a good Ferry man He did not know how the flot is crossed, heard a spalsh in the water two or three waggins crossed that evening belonging to William Walker on the X examination he said Ferrill told him he rented the ferry and flat for 1850 and if Ferrill was drunk he did not know it and did not believe Grenton was drunk. S.T. Foy a witness examined by the pl'ff said that Ferril told him as he was on the way from Macon that he had rented the ferry for 1850 that he was to pay the rent in cotton but the amount he did not recollect; there was a new flat on the bank ready to launch and def't told him he was going to launch it and hear it that given. We agree that the above & foregoing is in substance a correct brief of the evidence as introduced in the trial of the case of it. F. Walker serving parties & in D. B. Ferrel. May 17 1854 E.H. Worrill, Att for Ferrel L.B. Smith plt attorney List of Grand Jury for Nov term 1853 1. Isaac Merchant 2. Edmund Stewart 3. Jacob Hosey 4. William Montgomery 5. Wiliam H. Greer 6. John T. Gray 7. Willis Jinks 8. S.H. Dwight 9. Willis Whatley 10. Zachariah Wadkins 11. A.M. Calhoun 12. Wright Barnes 13. J.B. Wright 14. J.W. Muldre 15. William Wallis [Wallace] 16. Henry W. Lowe 17. Samuel Montgomery 18. Thomas D. Brand 19. Burnit Stewart 20. John B. England 21. George J. Hays 22. Perry M Watson 23. James Willis 24. Lawrence Walker 25. S.A. Loyd 26. ? hall Browan 27. James B. Russeau 28. H.H Lang 29. D.B. Ferrill 30. John W. Hays 31. J.J. May /Way 32. Z.S. Joiner 33. Theophilis McGee 34. Eli B. Rodger 35. Allen Hudson 36. John Sturdivant Petit Jury 1. Tabner Wells 2. David Lawson 3. David P. M Brand 4. G.M. Dean 5. John W. Gassett 6. Elias Cody 7. Rob W. Walker 8. Benjamin Frasier 9. Allen Averett 10. Z.N. Brand 11. Osburn Downing 12. Samuel Jones 13. Micah Posey 14. J P Fouch 15. John J. Jones 16. Isaac Griggs 17. James Whittle 18. Briant Jones 19. Thomas Lawson 20. David H. Williams 21. Henry Joiner 22. Wilkinson Frasier 23. Markus Loyd 24. Abraham Wainwright 25. Benjamin Posey 26. C.D. Benan 27. Augustus B. Tomy 28. Moses L. Thompson 29. Thomas R. Wilson 30. William H. Brand 31. George Layfield 32. John Singleton 33. Nathan P. Short 34. Allen Whittington 35. William W. Williamson 36. James Ham 37. Isaac P. Matthews 38. James W. Jester 39. Gus Cason 40. Amos Rodger 41. Allen Pridgin 42. Washington Frasier 43. Joseph Riley 44. Zachariah K. Hamilton 45. Thomas Wilson 46. George Knight 47. Isam Joiner? Juney Pt 38 Presentments of the Grand Jury of Taylor Co May term 1853. We the undersigned Grand Jury selected chosen and sworn for the county at May term 1853 be leave to make the following presentments. We have carefully examined the books of the Clerk of the Superior Inferior & Treasure and of the ordinary and find them neatly and well kept . We have also examined the insolvent list furnished us by the Tax Collection amounting in aggregate of the State Tax $30.39 & 6 mills of the county $15.19 cts 8 mils last inccured on fi fa $25.30 ct 2 mills We recommend the several amounts be refunded on examination of the Treasury Books . We find cash on hand $420.28 demands for the county $5022.27 demands against the county $4200 We recommend Tax of fifty per cent on state tax for county purposes and twenty five per cent on the county tax for the education of poor children and further we recommend that the managers of election do strictly and prohibit tax defaulters from voting until they have paid their poll tax. In taking leave of his honor Judge Iverson we beg leave to express our high regard for the ability and impartiality with which he has discharged his official duties and tender him our best wishes and respect. We also tender to the Solicitor, Jack Brown our thanks for his constant courtesy towards this body and for the ready assistance he has given us in discharging of our duties. We request that these presentments be published in the Southern Democrat. Andrew J. Colbert, Foreman Julius C. Lockhart Jackson Fountain Jesse Adams Arnold J. Hollinsworth William M. Stucky Sila M. Thomspon Hardy Williamson Alexander Franklin Enoch T. Collins John L. Parker Nathaniel Spears James H. Winshill Labourn Shephard John S. Murry James Revil Daniel Royal John Williamson Alexander L.N. Wilson. By motion ordered that these presentments be published in Coumubs Enquire & Southern Democrat Jack Brown NOVEMBER 21st 1853 November Term Alfred Iverson, Judge Jack Brown, Solicitor General of the Chattahochee circuit being absent it is ordered that Mark A. Blanford be and is hereby appointed solicitor general pro temp A list of the Grand Jurors sworn at this term viz John Sturdivant Sereno H. Dwight Thomas D Brand Henry H Long George J Hays John W Hays Isaac Merchant Theophilus McGee Lawrence Walker James J. Gray John T. Gray Willis Whatley Zachariah Watkins Young P. Joiner Martial P. Brown Eli B. Rogers William Montogomery Wright Barnes James M. Willis James P. Rousseau Allen Hudson Bennet Stewart Petit Juror a. David P M Brand b. G. M. Dean c. Elias Cody d. Roert W. Walker e. Allent Averett f. Osborn Downing g. Isaac Griggs h. Bryant Jones i. David H. Williasm j. Henry Joiner k. Benjamin Posey l. C.D. Bynum Jure #2 Augustus B. tomey Moses S. Thompson Allen Whittington James Ham Green Cason Amos Rogers Allen Pridgen Washington Frasier? Joseph Riley Thomas Wilson George Layfield James W. Prister Mr. Peyton Clements hereby signifies his desire to be admitted to the practice of Law and Equity in this state and asks for examination. All the undersigned members of this bar do hereby certify that Mr. Clements the applicant for admission to the Bar is a man of good moral character and rectitude. Mark H. Blanford, Wm F. Williams Committee appointed: Common law: Mr. Hunter Equity Mr. Worrill Statute law Mr Smith Criminal Law Mr. Blanford Const US & Gov Mr. Crawford #30 Samuel Griswald Vs John D. F Mitchell For platf $60 Allen Whittington, Foreman Nov Term 1853 Considered by the court that the plaintiff do recover of the defendant the sum of $60 principal debt and the sum of $12.60 interest; $9.12 for his cost in this behalf laid out. W.H. Robinson, Platf atty #20 John Hamilton vs S.W. Jackson Settled #16 James W. Casters vs Joshua J. Harris assumpsit I confess judgement to the plaintiff for $150 with interest W.F. William Deft att #30 John C. Douglass vs John C.R. Lockhart Assumpsit judgment to the plaintiff for sum of $32.63 J.C. R. Lockhart #32 James W. Castens vs James E. Roper for plaintiff $150 David P. M Brand Foreman Joseph Brown vs Marshall P. Brown Complaint I confess judgement to plaintiff or $65 M.P. Brown #19 A.M. Thompson vs George T. Foster Dismissed J. McCoy vs A.S. Edwards pr Complaint J.B. Wright Sec #46 I confess judgement to plaintiff DW. Miller, Deft attr #33 James M Harvey, Thomas W. Harvey surviving partners vs John C.R. Lockhart I confess judgement to plaintiff $50.30 #44 E.A. Worrell vs Henry E. Parker Assumpsit I confess judgemen to plaintiff $123 Benj T. Russ Dft att #25 D.W. Miller vs Levi Jones I confess judgement to plaintiff $30 Benj T. Ruff Df att #5 Samuel Griswold vs Amos Adams deft Jury finds for plaintiff $46.16 A. Whittington foreman #17 Lovick A. Pearce vs John Garner I confess to plat'f $130.56 #15 D.R. Perry vs John Sturdivant Assumption I confess to pl'f $64 Nov 21, 1853 W. H. Robinson Deft Att #41 G & H Cameron vs A. Coleman comp Confess to pl'f $37.75 D. Miller, Dfts att State of GA Vs George L. Taylor Assault with intent to murder – True Bill John Sutrdivant foreman State of GA vs George L. Taylor , Pittman Taylor, Nancy Lynn Misdemeanor True Bill John Doe Ex dems of James Bond , Mary Bond et alias vs Richard Roe casual Ejection dem ephraim McGee Tenant Jury find for plaintiff in the name Caleb Bond and Mary Bond of the ins of Ezekiel Bond and Robert T. Bond and & John T. Herd and his wife Rebecca three fifths of the lot of land in dispute with cost of suit. Webster & Palmer vs A. Coleman Confees to pl'f $404 D.W. Miller, Dft att #12 Charles Hartridge vs James H. Sanders & Francis M. Busbee Complaint Jury for pl'f $234.59. #39 Charles Hartridge vs John Garner complt Confess to pl'f $223.13 Road Comm 741st Dist GM Certiorai Vs William F. Spaight Ordered the Certioria be sustained and the whole proceedings of the commissioners said Spaight be set aside. Richard Harvey vs Lovey Harrington adm of deft in fi fa Geo W. Towns & F.P Holcomb claimants Confess to claimants reserving the right of appeal. It appearing to court that Peyton W. Clemants for admission to Bar and that he has undergone satisfactory examination. Nathaniel Walker vs Dickson B. Ferrill Case and Rule Nisi for new Trial The above rule having been withdrawn by said df't. John Doe ex dem of William Summerall Adm & c Ejection Vs Richard Roe casual Ejector Clayton Whittington Transferred to the appeal. State of GA vs Pitman Taylor Misdemeanor a True Bill State of GA vs Green B. Cason Assault with intent to murder – a True Bill Wiley Banks & pl'f Claim Vs Alfred Coleman George W. Towns claimant T.B. Holcomb Transferred to appeal E.F. Wood & vs Alfred Coleman T.B. Holcomb and George W. Towns Claim Transferred to Appeal N. Ousley & Low for use vs Charlton Y. Perry Settled except cost John A. Nelson vs James B. Nelson Rule Nisi for foreclosure in Taylor Sup Court Petition of John A. Nelson on 1st day of February 1853, James B. Nelson made and delivered to said John A. Nelson one of said notes dated 1st day of Feb 1853 $1230.86 amt due one day after date payalbe to your petitioner. 2) 12th day Feb 1853 due nine months after date and payable to your petitioner on 10th day of Feb 1863 mortgage James B conveyed to John A. Nelson two tracts of land: Lot #12 in town of Reynolds formerly Talbot now Taylor lying in square 18 except that of said sold and conveyed Standly W. Rogers being bounded as follows: North corner running 18 Ft S then commencing at same point running east 23 then south 18 feet then west to the west line to the alley of said lot. Also an acre of land in the northeast corner fronting the Town of Reynolds on the east line and the railroad on the north. Lot #230 14th Dist conditioned to be void upon the full payment of said two notes. Shown to court notes are wholely unpaid. Ordered James B. Nelson pay into court by 1st day of next term the principal interest due on said two notes to wit the $1358.26 or show cause. Failure to do so Equity of redemption in and to said mortgage premises be forever barred for closed. Copy published in public gazettes once a month for four months before the first day of next erm of this court. The State vs John Q. Adams principal in the 1st degree Samuel Adams Zerry Childres and Pinkney Whittington principals 2nd degree Assault with Intent to Murder It appearing to the court that Drury N. Childres, Josiah Childres, James Childres and Barbary Childres are material for the deponents in the above stated cause and that they reside without the limits of the state of GA viz in the county of Pike and State of AL so that the compulsory process of this court cannot be rendered available in requiring their attendance in this court to give evidence in said caus. Manifest injustice to force the said def't to trial without giving them as fare as possible the benefit of the testimoeny of said witnesses. Is therefor on motion of counsel for said defendants ordered that the testimoney of said Drury N. Childres, Josiah Childres, James Childres and Barbary Childres be takened by interogatories as in usua in civil causes and that the clerk of this court so issue his commission to texecute said interrogatory. State of GA vs William W. Wiggins Assault with intent to Murder – a True Bill State of GA vs William Mulkey , John Hamilton Assault & battery – a True Bill State of GA vs John B. Arnold. Assault and battery – a true bill James Winchell Admin vs James Willis Debt At this term of court pl'f called and came not it is therefore ordered that he be non suited and that the def't go hence without a day and that he recover of the pl'f the cost in his behalf expense E.H. Worrill, A. ? de'ft The State vs Andrew Elkins RETAILING WITHOUT Transe verdict & Judgement at May Term 1853 The above case having been carried to Sup Cout at Americus July Term 1853 and the said court having overruled the judgement of the court. It is on motion ordered that the verdict and judgement rendered at said May Term 1853 of this court be set aside and that the said Andrew Elkins be hence discharged. Turner C. Everett, Myles L. Green and Adolphus D. Kendrick Exr of the last will & testament of James H. Everett vs George W. Towns Bill for discovery & Relief Complaint and def't that the above cause be transferred to the Appeal James J. Scarbrough, comp solicitory L.B. Smith defentant's Transferred to Appeal's docket John Hudson vs Henry N Duke Bill for Specific performance Parties continuing it is ordered by the court that the above case transferred to the Appeal. John Doe ex dems of Major Lyons Robert T. Morbit vs Richard Roe casual Ejector Enoch Garrett & George Night tenant Parties continuing it is ordered transferred to Appeal Pg 48 Pinkney Jones vs Mary Jones Libel for Divorce Jury find that sufficient proof have been referred to our consideration to authorize a divorce a vin culd matrimoni upon legal prinicples between the parties in this case. J.J. Gray, Foreman Levi Jones vs Elizabeth Jones Libel for Divorce Jury find that sufficient prof have been referred to our consideration to authorize a divorce a vin chld matrimoni upon legal principles. Ezekiel H. Adams vs John Sturdivant DEBT Confess to pl'f $138. D.W. Miller, def't att State vs John Clark Assault and battery Hiram Williams The defendant being arraigned pleads not guilty The State vs Abraham Hortman, John Clark and Hiram Williams Riot The defendants being arraigned pleads not guilty Hansford W. Griffin for the use of Williams Griffin vs John Gunner Complaint Confess judg to pl'f $75. D.W. Miller def't att The State vs Leaborn Mullins ? Seaborn Malicious mischief the prisoner being arraigned pleads not guilty State vs Joshua Ellis Indictment in Taylor Sup Ct for misdemeanor Def't demands trial of said cause placed on Minutes E.R. Hunter def't att State vs Green B. Cason Misdemeanor – True Bill G. Wall vs Roberts Elliston Confess judgement to pl'f $35.45 Wm Chapman vs Wm Roberts Confess judgment $100 Richard Ector vs James Shivers Complaint Confess judgement to pl'f $371.80 Benjamin Cody vs Elias Cody Assumsit Confess jugemt to pl'f $325 Coweta Falls Manufacturing Co vs Alonzo A. Cody Complaint Jury find for pl'f $88.20 + intereste from April 20, 1849. It appears to Court that Tabern Wells, John W. Gusset, Samuel Jones, Marcus Loyd, Nathan P. Short, Jesse P. Mathews, Zachariah Hamilton, David Lawson, J.T. Fouch, John J Jones, Wilkinson Frazier, Abraham Wainright, John singleton – were each drawn and duly summoned to serve as Petit Juror during the present term of court and they and each of them having failed to attend and render sufficient excuse it is therefore ordered by the court be each severally fined the sum of $20. State of GA vs George L. Taylor Assault with intent to murder Defendant arrainged and pleads not guilty Mark H. Blanford, Solicitor General State of GA vs George L Taylor, Pitman Taylor, Nancy Taylor Misdemeanor The defendant George L. Taylor being duly arrainged and pleads not guilty Nov 23th 1853 A. Sarcey vs J.B. Arnold Com I confess to pl'f $117.11 John B. Arnold The State vs William Wilson and Robert Ellison Misdemeanor Solicitor General refuses to prosecute further the within bill of indictment it is therefore ordered by the court that said bill be dismsissed. Mark H. Blanford, Sol Gen The State vs William Wilson and Robert Elliston Misdemeanor Comes Mark Blanford, Sol Gen and refuses to prosecute further the within bill of indictment, ordered by court that said bill be dismissed. State vs James H. M Knight Assault & battery Sol Gen refuses to prosecute and court orders bill be dismissed. State vs Sterling Bartlett misdemanor Sol Gen pro tem refuses to prosecute bill of indictment bill be dismissed. State vs John Joiner, Robert Ellison, William W. Wilson & others Misdemeanor Sol Gen refuses to prosecute; order by court same be dismissed The State vs Amos Rogers Assault & Battery – a True Bill State of GA Seaborn Mullins Malicious mischief. Jury not being agreed and the parties consenting that the same may be withdrawn from the Jury it is ordered by the consent that a mistrial be made and that the same be withdrawn from the Jury and that said case stand over for trial at the next term of this court It appearing to the court that J.T. Harmon has expended the sum $7.25 for covering the court house floor with saw dust, for ink and stationary furnished during the May Term and Nov term. Court treasure ordered to pay. State vs Abraham Hortman, John Clark, Hiram Williams Riot Jury finds prisoners guilty D.P. M Branch, Foreman Court judged that def't be fined each in the penalty $50 togethere with the costs of this prosecution and that in default of the payment of said fine…failing to pay the same, be committed to Jail for and during the space of 20 days and then discharged. Richard Havey pl'f in fi fa vs. Lovey Whittington George W. Townas, F.P. Holcomb claimants Ad dft in fi fa Claim and confession of Judgement by pl'f Now pl'f being dissatisfied with the confession of judgment in the above cause and having paid all cost and demanded an appeal brings E.B. Waters and tenders him for security and they said Richard Harvey by his attorney at Law, George R. Hunter, E.B Waters acknowledge themselves jointly and severally bound to George W. Towns and F.P. Holcomb, claimants for the payment of the eventful condemnation money and said costs in said cause. In testimony whreof hath hereunto set their hands and seals. R.Henry, E.B. Waters, G.R. Hunter Ordered that county treasurer pay to Jas Layfield $2.00 tables furnished by him for court term Nov 1853 Ordered that Washington Wade be paid the sum of $4 for attention and services as baliff at this term. Ordered that John A. Hamilton be piad sum of 4.00 for attention and services as baliff Ordered that John Herricks be piad $4 .. bailiff Ordered that Enoch Garret be paid $4 … bailiff To the Honorable Supr Court…petitioner James S. Bartlett sheweth on 29th Oct last, possession of promissory notes 4 notes: Made by John B. Arnold 1)$70.51 due on 25th Dec 1853 2)$93.19 " " Both made payable to your petitioner or bearer one for $60 payable to Majer Kayser or bearer $10$25 due Oct lst 1852 payable to S.R. Hobbs or bearer. Two notes on Jonathan P. McCrary and John A. Hamilton 1)$152 2)$560 both mentioned payable to your petitioner or bearer. One note on William G. Lavender for $55 One note Singleton Franklin $18 A copy of each of which is here annexed…petitioner says all notes lost..prays that copy be established in lieu of original. D.W. Miller, Pet atty. Court approves. Publish in public gazette The State vs George Taylor Indictment - Obstructing an offier in executing lawful process John A.W. McCants one of the securities on the bond given by def'd George L. Taylor for his appearance in the above stated case having surrendered his principal the said George L. Taylor in open court and delivered him up. John A.W. McCants exonerated and discharged from any and all liability. George L. Taylor give a new bond with good and sufficient security. State vs George Taylor Indictment for Assault with intent to murder (same as above) Wm K. Morton vs Sturdivant & Johnson Confess to pl'f $164.17 D.W. Miller , pl'f att We the Grand Jury beg leave to make the following report upon examination of public buildings, we find the Jail in very bad condition we therefore recommend the matter to the consideration of the proper authority advising the necessary repairs. Examination of books of Ordinary, Inferior Court Clerk, Treasure and find them kept in style worthy. Books of Sup Clerk not being accessable we cannot state fully their condition. We find the Bridges and Roads in some instances in very bad condition and respectfully recommend the Judge of Inferor Coufrt to take congnizant..further recommend placing the public grounds around the court house in condition suitable to their position. We congratulate the citizedn on the proper, moral condition of our county as very … Sereno H. Dwright Thomas D. Brand Henry H. Long George J. Hoyts John W. Hayes Isaac Merchant Theophilis McGee Lawrence Walker James S. Gray John T. Gray Willis Whatley Zachariah Watkins Young P. Joiner ?James Martial T. Brown Eli B. Rodgers William Montgomery Wright Barnes James M. Willis James P. Rousseau Allen Hudson Bennet She? John Sturdivant, foreman Conclusion of 1853 Superior Court Records ======================== File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/taylor/deeds/gdd89courtmin.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 39.6 Kb