TAYLOR COUNTY Superior Court Records - 1855 File contributed to USGenWeb by Virginia Crilley crilley@eramp.net Transcribed from microfilm LDS #0321118 http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/taylor/court/superior4.txt ========= USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be freely used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other presentation. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for FREE access. ============= Superior Court Book A 1852-1866 APRIL TERM 1855 His honor Edward H. Worrill presiding GRAND JURORS SWORN A.H. Riley Willia Jinks Jesse Stallings J.w. Ellis Septimus L. Brewer Y.S. Joiner William Montgomery W.P. Whittington Hiram Drane John M. Thompson Berry Hobbs Henry H. Long A.J. Colbert Lawrence Walker Woodard Barnes Jesse Adams Bartley McCrary Andrew McCanats James Thompson Joseph Brannon P.C. Carr J.M. Hobbs Bennett Stewart PETIT JURORS - April Term 1855 Jacob Hortman John Silas A.M. Howell William R. Shepherd Samuel Haynes John Q. Adams Sampson Adams Henry E. Parker Berry Young John Turner David H. Williams C.D. Binum Reubin Dickerson D.W. Spicer Berry Posey Decalb Gassett George Layfield J.A. Priester George Knight Thomas Joiner Amos Rogers James Ham Isaac Stringfield John Hudson Levi B. Smith, Executor vs William S. Johnston TROVER The parties in the above case having agreed it is ordered by the court that said case be carried to appeal pg 161 The State vs James L. Hester ARSON Verdict of Guilty It appearing to this court that the def't in the above stated case has been duly tried, convicted and that the said jail of the county of Taylor is deemed insufficient to hold said defendant safely, it is ordered that Sheriff of Taylor Co. convey said def't to the common jail of Bibb County and there safely keep until demanded by the Gov of said State. Columbus Indictment. Monday 29th January 1855, the Supreme Court met pursuant to adjournment. Present their Honors Joseph Henry Lumkin, Ebenezer Starnes and Henry L. Bening, Judge James Hester vs The State of GA This case came before the court upon transcipt of the record from the Superior Court of Taylor County and after agreement had. It is considered and adjudged by the Court that the judgement of the court below be affirmed, Macon Superior Court of Ga, Macon 20 Feb 1855 I certify that the above is a true extract taken from the minutes Robert E. Martin, Clerk Wm H. Willis vs John McDonald & E.C. Butts Bill for Discovery & Relief It appearing to the court that E.C. but has prematurely filed his answer in office upon motion ordered that have leave to withdraw the same. Cook & Montfort, atty D.S. Little & Co vs John F. Harmon COMPLAINT By the consent of council it is consented and agreed that the above stated case be carried to the appeal State of Ga. Columbus 2nd district Thursday 23 Jan 1855 Present their Honors Joseph Henry Lumkin, Ebenezer Starnes and Henry L. Bening, Judge Exrs of James A. Everett vs Levi B. Smith ex for de'f Turner H. Eveerett, Moler S. Green et al Executors of Turner A. Everett It appearing that the defendant, George W. Towns, departed this life that Levi B. Smith, as executor of said George W. Towns duly made a party def't. Judgement of Superior Court upheld by Supreme Court Milledgevill, 20th Feb 1855 Augustus McKinze vs William Jinks and Wilborn Jinks TRESPASS FOR FALSE IMPRISONMENT The pl't and def't do agree to carry to appeal. John Hudson vs Henry N. Duke We the jury find for def't. Alexander H. Riley, foreman; Willis Jinks, Jesse Stallings, J.W. Ellis, S. L. Brewer, Y.S. Joiner, Hiram Drane, H.H. Long, A.J. Colbert, Woodard Barnes, Bennett Stewart (Jury) J.H.S. Bowie vs Isaac Mulkey RULE ABSOLUTE MORTGAGE Whereas at the Oct term of court a rule nisi was granted requiring the def't to pay to the pl'f principal and interest and costs on a certain note, given by def't $834.56 mortgage on Lot No 8 and No 233 in 12th district of originally Muscogee now Taylor... or shew cause. Ordered to foreclose. Wm H. Gilleland, William Gilleland, Sidney S. Howell, Jaames Gilleland and James H. Nicholds Co partners & carrying the firm name of Gileland Howell and Co. Vs John M. Hobbs COMPLAINT MOTION TO ESTABLISH LOST PAPERS Testimony of Theodoric Montford, one of counsel for pl'f- original papers served by Sheriff have been lost since last term of court. Ordered to use copy in lieu of. P.M. Horsey & Co Vs Wallace Ross ASSUMPSIT We confess judgment to pl'f $134 Reese & Corbitt def't atty T.M. Hosey * Co Vs Isaac Mulkey COMPLAIN We confess judgment to pl'f $158 James W. Casters Vs John C.R. Lochrest ASSUMPSIT We confess judgment to pl'ft $100 T.M. Horsey Vs Wallace & Rouseau ASSUMPSIT We confess judgement to pl't $99.13 Joshua J. Lowe Vs Columbus C. Brookes DEBT & BAIL We the jury find for the plf' $80 Thomas Joiner, Foreman S.M. Horsey * Co Vs Wallace & Rouseau ASSUMPSIT Find for pl'f $123 John Doe Ex dem of John H. Owens et al Vs Richard Roe ca sa eject & Willis Jinks Tenant I confess judgment to pl'f for premises in dispute with cost of suit reserving the right of appeal. Wm Johnston, Def't atty John Doe Ex dem of Wm D. Dorough et al Vs Richard Roe ca sa eject R. Scandrett and E. Garrett tenants We the jury find for the pl'f the premises in dispute with cost of suite. Jas N. Priester, Foreman Pg 165 Petition to Honorable Edmund H. Worrill, Judge of the Sup Court within and for the Chattahochee Circuit, John Hill sheweth that he has been engaged in reading the law, and requests examination to be admitted to the bar of said state. Delila Branhan Vs Robinson H. Branhan LIBEL FOR DIVORCE It appears to the court that the Sheriff has made an entry of non est mortus as to the def't in said case and said notice published for 4 months; ordered that def't pleas at this time or the case will be considered in default. Haviland Harold & Co Vs Isaac Mulkey & Co Judgment to pl't $93.26 Hiram B. Troutman Vs John M. Thompson COMPLAINT AND BAIL Judgement to pl'f $79.52 Henry H. Williams Vs John B. Sisson COMPLAINT Judgement to pl'f $89.50 Eubanks & Garrett Vs J. Mulkey & Co COMPLAINT Judgement to pl'f $168 Gilleland Howell & Co Vs John M. Hobbs Judgement to pl'f $136.30 J.W. Armstrong Vs William Mitchell DEBT We the jury find for the pl'f $106.07 Thomas Joiner ' P.M. Lauren vs James A. Davis ATTRACTMENT Judgment to pl'f $47 April the 4th the court met at half past eight o'clock this morning agreeaable to adjournment. John R. Hill approved to practice law. William H. Willis Vs John McDonald & Eldridge C. Butt BILL FOR DISCOVERY & RELIEF Sept 1854 court ordered service to def't McDonald and publication for 4 months. (Journal and Messenger – Macon). Def't ordered to report 4 months from adj of this term. Robert Scandrett Vs Davis Castleberry Principal & Jesse Tennison Security COMPLAINT Judgement to pl'f. Def't dissatisfied pays all costs and demands an appeal. Daniel Whatley Vs James Montgomery On motion of compalint Solicitor, ordered that above case be set down for next term of cout. Sarah P. Redmond by her next friend, John T. Brown Vs William Mitchell, Adm & James Redmon BILL FOR ACCOUNT Ordered by court that def'ts please answer & demur not demurring along on or before the first day of next term of court. R.Hunter for J.L. Scarbrough atty John C. Douglass Vs Marshall P. Brown maker & James Layfiedl Indorser Jury find for pl'f $100.75 Thomas Joiner, Foreman Courtney Tennat & Co Vs Wallace & Rosseau COMPLAINT Confess judgement to pl'f $113.80 John Doe ex dem of John H. Oswen et al Vs Richard Roe ca sa eject Willis Jinks Tenant Confess judgment to pl'f for the premises in dispute with cost of suit reserving right to appeal. W.C. Scott Vs G. Newsome Jury find for pl'f the undivided ¼ of the premises in dispute with $791.25. James W. Priester William H. Binion & Thomas Bailey & his wife, Laura Bailey Vs Empson Miller adm of William Binion dec; BILL FOR ACCOUNT Cousel for complainants having asked leave to withdraw their amendment to said bill filed March 16, 1853, it is therefore ordered by the court that they hae leave to withdraw said amendment and the same is withdrawn accordingly and taken off the files of this court, mkes no part of the record of said case and that said case proceed to trial on the original bill. The State Vs George McDowell STATING TRUE BILL Jury find prisoner not guilty for offence. Davis Castelbury, Foreman The State Vs Daniel W. Spicer, Sr SIMPLE LARCENY Jury find the def't not guilty. John Turner, Foreman James A Rucker Vs John M. Thompson COMPLAINT Judgement to pl'f $100 Pg 169 William C. Scott Vs G. Newsome COMPLAINT Verdict for pl'f for the undivided ¼ of th epremises in dispute with $791.25. Deft being dissatisfied with verdict, pays all costs and demands an appeal. Gideon Newsome (Seal) Joseph Branan (Seal) *Looks like original signatures John Doe Ex Dem of John H. Owen et al Vs Richard Roe casual ejector & tenant Willis Jinks Confession to pl't premises in dispute with cost of suit and the def't being dissatisfied with the verdict as made in the above stated case, come forward pays all cost and demand an appeal and tenders Bartlett McCrary security on the appeal. Willis Jinks (x) his mark Bartley McCrary (seal) The State Vs Lewis Dukes INDICTMENT. Bill of indictment having been met, ordered that deft be discharged from appearnace to the bill of indictment in the above case and that his bail be exonerated from all liability on his bail bond. G.R. Hunter Deft atty Threwits Holt & Co Vs E.B. & F.A. Wallers COMPLAINT Judgment to plf $50.78 P.McLauren & co Vs James Layfiedl RULE ABSOLUTE ON MORTGAGE Whereas at the Oct term of this court last, a rule nisi was granted requiring the deft to pay to the plf the principal, interest and costs due …Deed of mortgage the undivided half of lot no 220 in 15th Dist Taylor Co, being the lot owned by said James Layfield and William Drane in Fee Simple and known as Howard on the Muscogee Rail Road, conditioned to be void on the payment of principal. Deft acknowledged receipt of rule nisi…yet neglects and refuses to pay the amount due; Therefore considered the equity of redemption in and the same is forever foreclosed. Plf recover from deft $388.54 principle and $20.50 interest and $10 costs. Signed April 4, 1855 Martin & Patterson plf atty Courtney Tennant & Co Vs Wallace & Ross Judgement to plf $113.80 John B. Wright Vs James A. Davis Judgement to pltf $67.81 Courtney Tennent & Co Vs Wallace & Ross Jugement to pltf $764 Judson A. Kendrick Vs George L. Taylor Judgement to pltf $100 Courtney Tennent Vs W.S. Wallace & B.L. Ross Judgement to pltf $188.98 A.G. Simmons Vs Jas N. Thompson deft ANSWER AND TRAVERS OF ANSWER Silas M. Thompson garnish I, Silas M. Thompson, garnishee in the above stated case confess judgement to pl'f in execut for his principal debt $95.22 Wm H. Weed & Co Vs Sears & Lockheart ASSUMPSIT Judgement to pltf $117.91 James L Wiggins Vs Henry Joiner Jury find for plt'f $150 Hiram Drane, foreman Wm Wadsworth Vs Henry Joiner (appeal) Judgement to pltf $150 Isaac Mulkey & Co Vs James A. Davis Judement to pltf $35.37 Josiah Hillsman Vs Nathaniel Rains & Wm H. Greer Judgement to pltf $1537.43 Allen G. Simmons & son Vs James N. Thompson & Silas M. Thompson, garishee ANSWER & TRAVERSE of Answer I, Silas M. Thompson, garishee, confess to plt'f $95.22 William H. Lockheart Vs James A Davis (attachment) Judgement to pl'f $68.12 P.M. McLaren & Co Vs James A. Davis (attachment) Judgement to pltf $47. Ordered that county treasurer pay William Chuo $9 for tables made for the use of county Pg 173 John Doe ex dem George Eason & George W. Darden Vs Richard Roe cas eject R.S. & Daniel tenant By consent of parties, case put upon the appeal docket. R.Harvey plf in fi fa Vs Levi Whitting deft and Henry H Long and G.W. Christy The death of Geroge W. Towns one of the claimants in the above case having been suggested. It is ordered that Levi Smith, Exe of said G.W. Towns be made a party claimant in said case. Allen G. Simmons & son Vs James N. Thompson, deft & Silas M. Thompson Garnish Garnishee being dissatisfied , pays all cost and demand an appeal and tenders Alexander L.N.A. Wilson as his security. Sila M. Thompson *look like original signature Alexander S.N. A Wilson (x) his mark William H. Binion & Thomas Bailey and wife Fs Empson Miller Bill for Account. Empson Miller, duly sworn says that the draftsmen of def't answer in said case made a material mistake and error in drafting and said answers in this is made to say and admit that the Negroes belonging to the estate of William deceased was worth the sum $174 for hire in the year 1835 and $250 in 1836 when the truth ws made is that the draftsman of said answer was directed and instructed to state in said answer that the negroes belonging to said estate were not hired and in 1835 on account their sickness and in consequent of the sickness of said Negroes they were not worth anything for him in 1836 but if they had not been sick and they had not been no expenses of small negroes, they would have been worth $175 for hire in 1835. Wm Wadsworth Vs (appeal) Henry Joiner Judgement to pltf $150 Isaac Mulkey & Co Vs James A. Davis (attachment) Judgement to pltf $35.37 Josiah Hillsman Vs Nathaniel Rains & Wm H. Greet Judgement to pltf $1527.43 Allen G. Simmons & son Vs James N. Thompson def' in exe Silas M. Thompson garnishee I, Silas M. Thompson, garnishee confess judgement to pltf $95.22 William H. Lockhart Vs James A. Davis Judgement $68.12 P.M. McLaren & Co Vs James A. Davis (attachment) Judgement to pltf $47 Ordered that Co Treasurer pay to William Chur ? $9 for tables made for the use of county Pg 172 John Doe ex Dem George Eason & George w. Darden Vs Richard Roe cas eject R.H. Daniel, tenant Order case be put to appeal R.Harvey plf in fi fa Vs Levi Whittington deft & Henry H. Long & G.W. Christie The death of George W. Towns one of the claimants in the above case; Ordered that Levi Smith, Exe for G.W. Towans be made a party. Alleng G. simmons & son Vs James N. Thompson, deft & Silas W. Thompson Garnishee Garnishee being dissatisifed, comes forward pays all cost and tenders Alexander L.N.A. Wilson as his security. Silas M. Thompson * looks like original signature Alexander S.N. A Wilson (his mark) William H. Binion & Thomas Bailey & wife Vs Empson Miller (I think this is an exact copy of above)…and in the 1836 to him of said negroes if they had not been no sickness and no expense for small negroes have been worth $250 but that in consequence of the sickness of said negroes they were not hired in 1836 but kept at the house of deft to be taken care of and that the nursing and expenses of said negroes in the years 1835 & 1836 the board of said William Binion, Laura Binion during the term they stayed with deft was worth & equivalent to hire of the negroes for said two years and of towards on a final settlement with said Robert Rogers, the hire of said Negroes and the condition of it for the years 1835 & 1836 and the sickness & expenses and nuring and the board of said William & Laura were all taken in consideation and expenses and nursing of said negroes & board of complaint for said two years was allowed to stand against the charge for fire of said negores for said two years and deft further says he did not dicover said mistake until cause was up for trial at Marion Sup Court Sept Term 1853 sworn to and subscribe in open court this 6th day of April 1855. Emson Miller On applicatin by def't by his affadavit it is in term to erase his answer consistently with the written statement in said application & affidavit out or deforming said original answer. Townsend Crane & Co Vs McCants & Co deft Isaac Mulkey, Guaranshee Ordered that guaranshee be dismissed and pltf be adjuged to pay the cost accruing thereon & Isaac Mulkey be discharged Joe Doe ex dem John H. Hays et al Vs Richard Roe casueal eject Jacson Fountain Tenant in possession Parties agreed to carry said case to appeal .Each party to deposit their title papers to be released on their trial Petition of Isaac Towns, Cicero M. Arnold, John. G. Crane, Robert H. Johnsoint, J. Reed Boyalston & Henry s. Johnston….respectfully show that the promissory notes are llost. Prays court for rule nisi, and copy allowed in lieu of original. $575.oo Fe b 19, 1854 due 9 months from date, the subscriber of Carsonville, promised to pay to Townsend Arnold and Co. Def't ordered to appear to shew cause. John A. Hamilton, bailiff for four days + 90 cents for candles and candlesticks for the court room $4.90. Pg 176 Smith & Robinson a/c $5.20 to be paid by County Treasurer Pay John Hericks $5 as Bailiff Pay William H. Griffith and G.W. Wade $4.00 as bailiffs We the jury make the following presentaments: Inspection of Jail we find it in rather bad condition and not at all answerabel for the purposes for which such buildings are intended; as the county udner existing circumtance may not feel itself able to appropriate an amount of money which would be necessary to make it a building suitable …. Request of the proper authorities to turn their attention to its present condition in order that with a very trifling amount of money, it maight to some extent answer the necessities of the county. Also call to Justices of Inf Court the propriety and necessity of furnishing the Jury Room with comfortable seats and also providing the different county offices with better arrangement ….to provide a better system in their official duties. Also recommend that raised seats be provided in the court roomj as highly necessary to the conventience of attendants and and visitors and necessary to the dispatch of the business of the court. Examined the books of different officers and find them kept in creditable manner. We find the assets of the county consisting in notes to the amount about $2706 and as to its indebtedness we are not fully prepared to make a pull exhibit. There is yet $685.12 unpaid and there are yet some other balances against the county, and are not prepared to state the amount. From the Sate, the ordinary received $128 for 1853; $23 received from the collector $400 palance due 130 paid over by ordinatry $276.72 amount of children returned for 1854 = 243 in accordance with the suggestion of said officeer we recommend a tax of 12 ½ cents for Poor School purposes for the present year. The insolvent list of the collector as returned to us amounts to $112.50 which we allow him. Thanks Judge E. Worril and Solicitor General Jack Borwn. Alexander H. Riley, foreman, Willis Jinks, Septimus L. Brewer, Young S. Joiner, William Montgomery, James P. Whittington, Hiram Drane, John M. Thompson, Berry Hobbs, Henry H. Long, Andrew J. Colbert, Lawrence Walker, Woodard Barnes, Jesse Adams, Bartley McCrary, Andrew McCants, James Thompson, Joseph Brannon, Perry C. Cam, John M. Hobbs, Bennett Stewart GRAND JURORS drawn by the Inf Court for the Oct term of Superior Court July 10th 1855 1. John W. Thompson 2. William Garner 3. Gideon Newsome 4. Andrew J. Colbert 5. R.P. Baldwin 6. John H. Wallace 7. Christopher F. Fickling 8. Elias W. Bowden 9. Joseph Brannon 10. William Stuckey 11. Wyate C. Cealy 12. J.J. Gray 13. Robert Scandrett 14. Thomas A. Walden 15. Alford Coleman 16. Bryan Ingram 17. John S. Murray 18. James M. Montgomery 19. George D. Hays 20. Jesse Tennison 21. James Griffith 22. David Beeland 23. James N. Priester 24. George T. Coxwell 25. Dickson B. Ferrell 26. John T. Gray 27. Wm H. Lockheart 28. George Layfield 29. Henry E. Mangham 30. S.H. Dwright 31. Bennett Stewart 32. John R. Lucas 33. David O. Smith 34. Davis Castleberry 35. John C. R. Lockheart 36. C.E. Moore PETIT JURORS DRAWN by Inf Court for Oct Term of Sup Court July 10, 1855 1. Allen Whittington 2. John Whatley 3. Curry B. Dickson 4. Bryant Jones 5. M.F. Perry 6. John Q. Admas 7. Alfred Bird 8. M.L. Carter 9. Mira Posey 10. John Hudson 11. Robert Whittington 12. Berry Hobbs 13. J.S. Davison 14. William England 15. C.W. Mullins 16. Henry Wilson 17. G.M. Davis 18. Charles McCullers 19. Willis Whatley 20. Benjamin Young 21. William Roberts 22. Osborn Downing 23. S. K. Adams 24. Aden Wainright 25. William G. Parks 26. Reubin Dickerson 27. Elias Hortman 28. C.W. Wades 29. R.B. Phillips 30. Jacob Suter 31. William R. Shepherd 32. Williamson Fraiser 33. J.E. Gorge 34. Gipson M. Dean 35. Wiley Jones 36. John A. Hamilton Examined and approved Edmond H. Worrill, JSCCC OCTOBER TERM 1855 Court met agreeable to adjournment. Judge Edmond H. Worrill residing. Dec 3rd 1855 List of Grand Jurors empaneled and sworn 1. Henry H. Mangham 2. James Montgomery 3. Elais W. Bowden 4. George T. Coswell 5. John M. Thompson 6. John T. Coxwell ? 7. Bennett Stewart 8. Jesee Tenison 9. Daivd O. Smith 10. Gideon Newsome 11. Bryant Ingram 12. Alfred Coleman 13. James A. Priester 14. John H. Wallace 15. Wyat C. Lacey 16. Joseph Brannon 17. William N. Stuckey 18. George Layfield 19. George J. Hays 20. James Griffith 21. John S. Murray PETIT JURORS 1. Bryant Jones 2. J.Q. Adams 3. John Whatley 4. Mira Posey 5. John Hudson 6. Robert Whittington 7. Berry Hobbs 8. J.S. Davidson 9. John Adkins 10. G.M. Davis 11. Charles Mc Cullers 12. Willis Whatley 13. Benjamin Young 14. Osborn Downing 15. S.K. Adams 16. Aden Wainwright 17. William G. Parks 18. Elias Hortman 19. William R. Shepherd 20. G.M. Dean 21. C.B. Dickson 22. M.T. Perry 23. Alford Bird 24. M.S. Carter William Ursey Vs Rhoda Morris COMPLAINT Judgement to pltf $1,000 Oren W. Massey Vs William H. Greer Jury find for deft John S. Davidson, Foreman Orran W. Massey Vs William H. Greer Verdict for def't. Pltf dissatisfied with the verdict of jury, pays costs and demands appeal. Ewell Webb Vs John R. Lucas ASSUMPSIT Judgement to pltf $32 Zachariah B. Trice Vs William R. Miller ASSUMPSIT Judgement to pltf $719.44 Deeving Thary & Co Vs Wallace & Rouseau Judgement to pltf $128 Townsend Arnold V Wallace & Rouseau Judgement to pltf $575 Petit Harris England & Co Vs Joshua J. Harris, maker John B. Wright, endorser Judgement to pltf $86/96 Petit Harris England & Co Vs David P.M. Brand, maker John B. Wright, endorser Judgment to pltf $47.64 Petit Harris England & Co Vs Thomas G. Glackman Judgement to plt $54.51 Wiley Banks & Co Vs John W. Riley Judgement to plt $141.37 Petit Harris England & Co Vs Baldwin Gray, maker John B. Wright endorser Judgement to pltf $33.30 John B. Wright Vs John Riley Jury find for pltf $59.52 John S. Davidson, Foreman Petit Harris England & Co Vs William Montgomery Judgement to pltf $54.83 William Yarbrough Vs Marshall P. Brown Judgement to pltf $84.38 Wiley Banks & Co Vs James C. King Judgement to pltf $39.07 Dewing Thayer & Co Vs William W. Foy Judgement to pltf $165.94 Petit Harris England & Co Vs Samuel Montgomery Judgement to pltf $137.19 Petit Harris England & Co Vs John C.R. Lockheart Judgement to pltf $43.18 Petit Harris England & Co Vs Thomas Ragland Judgement to pltf $60.20 Wm A. Black Vs Milton M. Hamm Jury finds for pltf $333.33 Willis Whatley, foreman Dec 3, 1855 H.H. Howell Vs Wm R. Miller Judgement to pltf $58 W.J. Anderson Vs Thomas Walling Judgement to pltf $53 Chamberlain Miller & Co Vs J.B. Wright prin James Williamson secur Confess judgement to plt'f $670.47 H. Stoddard Vs Isaac Mulkey Judgement to pltf' $336.02 Rosevelt Hyde & Co Vs John M. Hobbs Judgement to plt'f $277.65 James H. Bartleson Vs Berry F. Reese prin W.W. Corbitt sec Judgement to pltf $97 E. Bond Vs James Williamson Judgement to plt $62. W.W. Corbitt, deft atty Pg 182 Monday Oct 1, 1855 The regular term of the Superior Court of Taylor Co is fixed by law to commence this day, but owing to the skicness of his honor, Edmund H. Worrill, the presiding judge…adjourned to 1st Mondy in December next. Published on Court House door and Columbus Enquirer. H.H. Howell Vs Wm C. Spears Judgement to pltf $80. D.W. Simmons Vs W.W. Corbitt Jusgement to pltf $49. John Sturdivant Vs Thomas Ragland Judgement to plantiff $520. Robert B. Smiley Vs Rhoda Morris Consented that case be transferred to appeal. Storm Starr & Co Vs P.? Davis Judgement to pltf $64 Sarah E. Bowden adm Vs Ezekial Royal Judgement to plt $194 Wm J. Smith Vs Watters, Coxwell & Wm W. Wiggins We confes to pltf $130.85 Pt 183 Storm Starr & Co Vs G.M. Davis Judgement to pltf $58.55 Storm Starr & Co Vs William Griffith Judgement to pltf $71 John Doe ex dem George Eason & George W. Darden Vs Richard Roe Casual ejector Royal H. Daniel, tenant in possession On motion for counsel for pltf ordered, striking out all demurrs subject to that of George Eason The State Vs Charles McCulllers ASSUALT & BATTER TRUE BILL Burrill Mc The State vs Charles McCullers ASSAULT & BATTERY TRUE BILL The State Vs Nathan M. Rogers ASSAULT & BATTERY TRUE BILL The State Vs Stokes Worsham ASSAULT & BATTER TRUE BILL D.L. Little Vs John F. Harmon Jury finds for pl'f $120 Freeman & Lawrence Walker Vs Elias Cody Judgement to plt'f $63 Pg 184 John Doe ex demise John N. Hays Johs S. Moss Vs Richard Roe casual ejector Jackson Founrtain tenant in possession Jury finds for plt'f the premises in dispute H.H. Mangham, foreman; James Montgomery, Elias W. Bowden, George T. Cowell, John M. Thompson, John T. Gray, Bennet Stewat, Jesse Tennison, David O. Smith, Gideon Newsome Bryant Ingram Alfred Coleman, Jury John F. Walker vs Marshall P. Brown DEBT I confess judgement to pl'f $45.02 Edmund H. Worrill vs James Layfield judgement to pl'f $107.00 Edmund H. Worrill vs Marshall P. Brown judgement to pl'f $107 William Boyleston vs John T. Harmon judgement to pl'f $150.75 W.A.C. Hartridge Julian Hartridge vs W.W. Corbitt COMPLAINT judgement for pl'f $39.12 Bancroft, Betts & Marshall vs Benj F. Reese COMPLAINT judgement for pl'f $59.17 Levi Amerson vs Henry Tauton judgement for pl't $112.12 Miller & Holsey def't atty Freeman Roberts & Co vs Wm Bryant COMPLAINT judgement for pl't $65.00 B.F. Reese, atty for def't Cornelius L. W? vs W.W. Corbitt judgemnet for pl't $42.00 reserving the right of appeal pg 185 Bancroft Betts & Marshall vs Miles G. Jackson judgement for pl'f $33.66 Bancroft Betts & Marshall vs W.W. Corbitt judgement for pl'f $55.25 William Way & Co vs John B. Wright judgement for pl'f $556.35 Susannah Grant vs Thomas Jackson judgement for plt'f $58.18 James Wild & Co vs John B. Wright judgement to pl't $608.14 Swift & Rughes vs Burrell McCullers judgement ot pl't $31.99 John B. Ross vs John C. R. Lockhart judgemtnt to pl'tf $38.63 James A. Bowie vs Appleton M. Calhoun judgement for pl't $51.35 W.J. & J.A. Hamilton vs James T. Smith judgement to plt'f $30 Ordered by the court that Mr. Ragland be paid the sum of $2, the amoutn for advertising the adjourned time of Oct term 1855 pg 186 Perry C. Carr vs Levin Davis & Gideon M. Davis, makers John Gardner, judgement to plt'f $150. Dec 1855 James A. Bowie vs John Gardner judgement to plt'f $120.60 No 1855 Justice of Inferior Court vs Wm H. Lucus judgement to plt'f $50.00 Dec 1855 J.A. & F.S. Rucker vs Wm H. Jackson judgement to pl'f $30.39 J.A. & F.S. Rucker vs William Lucas judgement to pl'f $59.13 William Stuckey vs James T. May and David O. Smith, sec judgement to pl'f $1100.00 John O. Brian vs John F. Harmon judgement to pl'f $58.00 Dec 4 1855 Ambrose Wallace vs Augustus L. Edwards judgement to pl'f $155.15 Chapman Norris vs Thomas Ragland judgement to pl'f $40 Dec 4, 1855 Examined and approved Edward H. Worrill, JSCCC pg 187 Hull & Mc Cann vs John R. Lee judgement to pl'f $400 N.A. Cohen & Cohen vs James R. Hudson judgement to pl't $239.00 Swift & Ruggles vs Thomas Walling judgement to pl't $92.54 Gilbert C. Carmichal who sues for Grant T. Barton vs Wm W. Corbit judgement to pl't $55.00 John B. Ross vs William Bryan judgement to pl't $36.00 Edward S. Thomas vs William Foy and Sampson S. Foy judgement to pl'f823.63 Dec 4th 1855 Barnard Hill vs Dixon B. Ferrill Thomas J. Taylor judgement to pl't $177.81 Arthur Foster vs Rhoda Morris judgement to pl't $143.55 Poe Nesbit & Poe vs Rhoda Morris judgement to pl't $250 pg 188 Wm. T. Royal vs Isaac Mulkey & Co judgement to pl'f 390.80 W.J. & J.A. Hamilton vs John A. McCrary judgement to pl'f $68.50 James A. Bowie vs Samuel Haynes judgement to pl'f $37 Allen G. Simmons vs James W. Thompson We the jury find for the pl'f A.G. Simmons & Sons for $100. Henry H. Mangham, Foreman P.L. Mize vs E.B. Watters G.T. Coxwell Judgement to pl't $31.94 Wright & Nicols & Co vs Isaac Mulkey & Co judgement to pl't $172.27 The State vs John Hericks & Joseph Blackburn True Bill May & Sesson for the use of David O. Smith vs Rhoda Morris judgement to pl't $36.00 pg 189 P.M. Cohen & Co vs John M. Hobbs judgement to pl't $144.00 M.S. Thompson vs Wm H. Christopher judgement to pl't $434.84 Thomas P. Stubbs vs James R. Hudson judgement to pl't $?.57 Bings Boswick & Co vs John B. Wright judgement to pl't $236.43 Julius H. Holsey & William H. Wallace having been examined in open court & found skilled in the laws, etc. ordered to be admitted to practice of law in courts of the state (except Superior Court). Bank of State of Georgia vs Mary Moore RULE NISI TO FORECLOSE Mary Moore on 1st day of March 1854 made to Bank of Georgia her mortgage deed the following parcels of land: #172 - 12th Dist originally Muscogee for sum of $5,575.00 12 months after date. #177 in 2nd district originally Muscogee now Macon #172 in 12th district orginally Muscogee now Taylor #201 in 18th district originally Lee now Kinchafoonee County ??? (All containing 202 1/2 acres) Also #353 in 13th district of Early County 250 acres #10 in the 1st district; #228, #309, #328, #411 in the 4th district (This mortgage covered two pages, and is so detailed, I may have missed some of it) Benj F. Hurst vs Jessee Tenison judgement and verdict for pl'f $350. Def't dissatisfied with judgement demanded an appeal. Brings James D. Tennison and tenders him as his security and they acknowledge themselves bound. 3rd day of Dec 1855. (Actual signatures of Jesse and James D. Tennison) To the Honorable Edmund H. Worrill -- the petition of Nancy Cody sheweth that she is the wife of Elias Cody and the daughter of Person Walker, late of said county deceased. That the said previous to his death made a will disposing of all his property both real and personal giving to all his children, being nine in number, and equal proportion of his said property. To your petitioner he gave equal with the rest of said children said devise being about in these words after naming a quantity of property given to the wife of said dec'd during her liftime. I desire and direct that the property given me in this will and that to come from my wife at her death to my dauthers shall go to and vest in my said dauther and their children of their bodies and that teh same be for their own benefit and use and that the same is not to go to or belong any manner to their husbands of those already married nor the husbands of such of my daughters as shall hereafter marry and if my said daughters either or any or either shall die without issue then the property given to suach as so die without issue is not either in whole or part to vest in their husband or husbands, but shall return back to other children then in life or their children if their mothers be dead leaving children to be equally divided between them and their use or income only of the proprety of my daughters is to be at their disposal of their husband for the benefit of their families. Your petitioner shows unto your Honor, that the portion coming to her is very considerable and that no trustee is appointed in said will by the testator for her. Your petitioner further sheweth that by provision of said will, Freeman Walker and Lawrence Walker, brothers of your petitioner, are appointed executors thereunto and that siad executors on the 17th day of Dec next will proceed to divide said estate as directed in said will. Your petitioner therefore prays your Honor to appoint her said husband, Elias Cody, her trustee withou security. If Your Honor please to take charge of and receive from the said executor the portion of said property given to her and her said children by her said father, and that said executors upon receiving receipt from Elias Cody, be discharged from any further liability as said executors so far as the sparty of said property belonging to your petitioner and her said children is concerend. Nancy Cody Upon hearing the foregoing petition of Nancy Cody it is ordered that Elias Cody be and is hereby appointed Trustee for said property bequeathed by the will of Persons Walker late of said county and to manage and control the same for the use of trust mentioned and specified in said will with full power to give proper receipts and acquittances thereon to the executors. pg 193 Levi B. Smith vs William S. Johnson Set for trial on Tuesday of the next term of this court R.W. Howes & Co vs John B. Sesson deft in fi fa & John Brown claimant We the Jury find a verdict in favor of the claimant. Willis Whatley, Foreman J.J. Carson vs Jesse Stalling We consent that case go to appeal. Chas A. Loyd vs McCant & Co. C.A. Loyd, Tax Collector, has a demand for Taxes against McCants & Co for the year 1854. Some of the effects of said firm are in the hands of John Sturdivant as a commissioner for collection under due order of the court. Ordered that said Sturdivant pay to said Tax Collector $4.78 for Tax purposes. A Wesson & Co vs Thomas R. Gates ASSUMPSIT Ordered that pl'f attorney have leave to withdraw for the purpose of bringing suit against the legal representatives of the deceased partners. The State vs Henry Ray Assault & Battery True Bill The State vs Starkey Worsham Stabbing True Bill pg 194 The State vs John Shirley SPECIAL PRESENTMENT True Bill The State vs Edward C. Shirley MISDEMEANOR True Bill Special The State vs Abraham Hortman Special presentment True Bill James M. Marshall vs Thomas J. Draughorn judgement to plt'f $800. James M. Marshall vs Thomas J. Draughorn judgement to pl't $800. The def't being dissatisfied, brings S. P. Corbin and tenders him as security for appeal. (Original signatures of Saml P. Corbin and T.J. Draughorn Levi Jones vs Elizabeth Jones DIVORCE We the jury find sufficient proofs have been refused to our consideration to authorize a total divorce that is to say a divroce a vinculi matriomon upon legal principals between the parties. J.J. Gray, Foreman Bryan W. Jones vs Bethenia Jones LIBEL FOR DIVORCE Oct Term 1855, we the jury find sufficient proof have been reformed to authorize a total divorce on legal principals between the parties. H.H. Mangham, Foreman Ordered that Columbus W. Wade be paid the sum of $5.00 for services as Bailiff--four days and one night. Ordered that John A. Hamilton receive the sum of $5.00 for services as Bailiff--four days and one night. Ordered that William Griffith receive the sum of $4.00 for bailiff. pg 195 James R. Hudson having breakfasted the Jury (12 men) engaged in the cause of The State vs Molton, that his bill is 50 cts per man making 6 in the whole. So ordered. The above account bring $4.12 to J.A. & J.S. Rucker is ordered that the county treasurer do pay the same. David Beeland acted as Bailiff for four days, be paid $4.00 It appearing that Catherine Kennon furnished the jury while trying the case of the State vs James M. Hester with 36 meals of victuals. Ordered pay $2.80. County Treasurer to pay James Harmon $5.00 for furnishing wood and pine for the use of the court room and Jury room. D.O. Smith to be paid $4.00 for furnishing the house with saw dust. George T. Coxwell vs James M. Davis, deft RULE TO DISTRIBUTE MONEY Ordered by court that James Layfield, Sheriff, pay over to plf or his council the amount of $65, the amount in his hands raised from the sale of a house and lot in said pl'f having a mechanic's lien said building and being entitled to the money raised from said sale. R.H. Haws vs John B. Sissom O.R. Harris vs John B. Sissom deft in John Brown claim Condict Jennings & Co vs John B. Sissom deft in John Brown claim Isaac Mulkey & Co vs John B. Sissom deft in John Brown claim M.A. Marshall vs John B. Sessom deft in John Brown claim Ordered that all the above, evidence be applicable. Service has been duly published for 4 months before the last term of court. Case to proceed. pg 196 P.M. McLarin vs John Joiner judgement to pl'f $337.81 Justices of Inf Court vs E.B & B. A. Watters confess judgement to pl'f $87.87 O.E. Daniel vs Richard Barefield judgement to pl'f $100 Lyman Sears & Co vs J.B. Wright judgement to pl'f $430.34 Josiah (ink smear) vs Nath Rains & Wm H. Greer judgement to pl't $37.43 stay of execution until Oct 5, 1855 James B. Nabor vs Wm P. Wimberly, prin James Layfield, security judgement to plt'f $90 M.J. Marshall vs Rhoda Morris judgement to pl'f $62.50 Sears & Lockheart vs J.M. Willis we the jury find for pl'f $2.20 Willis Whatley M.J. McMullen vs H.H. Long confess judgement to pl'f $81.14 Robert B. Smiley vs J.T. May as prin D.O. Smith, security confess judgement to pl'f $513.50 pg 197 Robert & (ink smear) Matthews vs John Joiner and Henry Joiner judgement to pl't $112.60 Archibald Mathews vs John G. Heath judgement to pl't $690.13 A. Mathews vs George A. Heath judgement to pl't $440.72 Theophilus McGee vs Milton M. Ham judgement to pl't $82.50 P. McLaren & Co vs Geor T. Coxwell & E.B. Watters judgement to pl't for $116.60 Haveland Risby & Co vs I Mulkey & Co & I H. Grace judgement to pl't for $ 70.50 Adin Hamilton vs James Williamson judgement to pl't $467.31 Wm Wilson vs Jno Culverhouse judgement to pl't $168.68 Hare Calhoun & Co vs Isaac Mulkey & Co judgement to pl't $139 J.C. McCants vs Thomas H. Brown judgement to pl't $1,000 pg 198 Sarah Redmond by her next friend John Brown vs William Mitchell admin of Wiley Womack dec & James M. Redmon BILL FOR DISCOVERY & RELIEF Court ordered that William Mitchell have 60 days to comply with terms of said rule John B. Sisson vs James T. May & Daniel W. Miller BILL FOR DISCOVERY & RELIEF Answers being filed, ordered to be set for trial at next term of court James Griffith vs William H. Lucas 3 Fi Fas It appears to the Court that W.W. Wiggins, Dept Sheriff has levied upon and sold property under the above described fi fas sufficient to raise the sum of $90.00. W.W. Wiggins asked to shew cause why this should not be made absolute by the Court. G.P. Culverhouse, Atty for Moriant I acknowledge receipt - Dec 5, 1855 W.W. Wiggins James M. Marshall vs John Q. Adams Transferred to Appeal Joshua J. Low vs Columbus C. Brooks Judge & Casa It appearing to the Court that Columbus C. Brooks is one and the same person that the records and minutes be so amended that the proceeding be amended and that jugement be entered up against the said Christopher C. Brooks and William J. R. Mitchell on the ca sa bond. D.W. Miller vs Wm H. Lucus. Ordered by the court that $30 raised by sale of defen'ts house & lot in Butler be paid to D.W. Miller on his lein for repairing the said house. Townsend Arnold & Co vs Wallace Y Ross Rule nisi to establish lost note. Copy of note set out and recorded in lieu of said original William H. Willis vs John McDonlad & Eldridge C. Butt Bill for Discovery and Relief The def't John McDonald having been given publication of said bill, and failing to demur or plead, and besides this found in default and in contempt of the process of this court. Ordered that bill taken as confession as to the said John McDonald's and that the complaint be allowed to proceed exparte as to him. William H. Willis vs John McDonald and Eldridge C. Butt The defendent Eldridge C. Butt found as "above stated case" also. To Honorable Edmund H. Worrill, The petition of John Howell sheweth that Samuel Fuller, later of Talbot County deceased, by his last will and testament gave to his daughter, Lucinda Howell, the wife you your petitioner, certain negros to wit, Ben, Jacob & Jones and in said will appointed your petitioner trustee for his said wife, said property being willed to said Lucinda and her children, your petitioner saith that it has become necessary for him as said trustee to procure land for the Negroes to work. They being at present not of as much benefit to the trustee's interest or her children as they would be if said land could be obtained. Prays your honor, by the consent of Lucinda, to grant him leave to sell said negroes to wit, Jones and appropriate the money arising from said sale to the purchase of land for the benefit of said Lucinda and her children, at the same time taking the title to your petitioner as trustee as aforesaid or in other works, placing the land in place of the Negro Jones belonging us. Your petitioner verily does that it will be of benefit of the parties concerned and your petition will ever pray. John Howell Lucinda Howell certifies and consents to above with her signature. page 200 To the Honorable Superior Court. Your petitioner, Nancy Bird, widow of Joel Bird, late of said county deceased sheweth that the said Joel Bird departed this life intestate on or about the 12th day of December 1854 and that James T. Harmon became his administrator. At the time of his death, her said husband was seized and possessed of his own right of the one half o flot of land number two hundred and three (203) in the 14th district, of originally Muscogee, now Taylor, being the south half of said Lot. That no provisions were ever made either before her marriage with the said Bird during their coveture or since his death to provide for your petitioner lieu of the right to dower in the land of which her said husband died seized and posses nor has she at anytime prior or subsequently to the death of her said husband accepted any provision instead of said dower or in any manner waived or extinguished her right to said dower in land, but that she is fully entitled to dower. Notice has been given to the administrator and allother parties in terms of the Law; wherefore petitioner prays the appointment of commissioners to admeasure her dowery in said land in obedience to the provisions of the statues. Court orders Joshua Tennison, Gideon Newsome, Jesse Tennison, William Griffith and Curry B. Dickson be appointed commissioners to lay off and assign the part or share thereof to which said Nancy Bird is entitled. Zachariah B. Trice vs William R. Miller judgement for plt'f $719.55. Def't dissatified, and paying all costs, demands an appeal. William Chue and William R. Miller jointly security. P.L.J. May vs Joseph Brannon It appearing to the court that James Layfield, Sheriff, has collected the above stated Judgement $18.37 . Failed to pay over to pl't attorney. Ordered that he shew cause why he should not pay, and upon default thereof that he pay 25 percent per annum on the principal sum until the sum is paid. I acknowledge receipt. James Layfield Second demand for payment "instantaneous". Second acknowledge receipt. Ordered that James Layfield be imprisoned without bail until he shall pay to Coo & Montfore $140.53. It appearing to the Court that there is no coroner in said County or other lawful officer to execute the above order, it is therefore ordered James Wilcher be and is hereby appointed a special officer pro tem to carry out the execution of order. Joseph Brown Admin of H.P. Daniel, dec vs Marshall P. Brown It appearing that the above mentioned fi fa $625 Int 1st Nov 1853, has been placed in the hands of James Layfield, and that he has had sufficient time to pay over..shew cause. Acknowledged by James Layfield, Sheriff We the Grand Jury, respectfully make the following presentments on a deliberate examination of the tax receivers book. We find a number of children that are beneficiaries of the poor school fund who were not named in list of children reported by the Superior Court to the Ordinary. We also find a number od children of widows and defaulting tax payers whose names did appear on the receivers Books. We therefore recommend to the Teachers of said children that they present their accounts duly authenticated at an early a day as possible and that the Ordinary pay out of any surplus in his hands all such accounts. We congratulate the honorable Inferior Court upon their success in having the Road Laws executed. We recommend that the Patrol Law be faithfully enforced in this county. We regret to learn that slaves are allowed to gather at certain points on the Sabbath Day thereby the assistance of some lawless white persons they obtain spirituous liquors. For the suspension of which we request all good citizens to cooperate with the legal authorities in brining the offenders to Justice not withstanding _____ violation. Sears & Lockhart & Co vs James M Willis. judgement for pln'tf. Defendant being dissatifies, and paying all court costs, tenders W.W. Corbitt and James M. Willis as securities and demands an appeal. Of good ordere we are proud to acknowledge the morals of our county and call on all good ciitizen to assist in the work. All pray riots, drunkeness shall cease to exist in our midst. We tender our highest regard to Edmund H. Worrill, Judge and our thanks to Jack Brown, Solicitor. Henry H. Mangham, Foreman James Montgomery, Elias W. Bowden, George T. Coxwell, John M. Thompson, John S. Gray, Bennett Stewart, Jesse Tennison, David O. Smith, Gideon Newsome, Bryant Ingram, Alfred Coleman, James Priester, John H. Wallace, Wyatt C. Sealy, Joseph Brannon, William M. Stuckey, George Layfield, John S. Murray, and James Griffith. A List of Grand Jurors drawn for April Term 1856 John C. Cozart John H. Grace A.H. Riley Isaac Stanford Wm C. King W. H. Griffeth Jorial Hollingsworth Thomas R. Gates Isaac Mulkey David Brand Lawrence Walker David Bates John Garner Ezekiel Royal Nat Spears G.M. Davis Wm Greer H.N. Duke James Thompson Enoch Garrett David Shine William Spears James T. Harmon W.H. Miller J.T. Mitchell Hiram Drane Thomas G. Blackman J.A. W. McCants Amos Adams S.L. Brewer William Montgomery Wm R. Miller Bartley McCrary David P.M. Brand List of Petit Jurors drawn for April Term 1856 Allen Hutson Decalb Gassett Hardy Jarold John W. Cox Marshal Moulton D.McKinney Pinkney Jones Uriah Wilson L.T. Tone Seth L. Moulder James Revil J.B. Windham Robert Bin Abraham Wainright J.R. Hays Thomas Joiner J.H. McCrary Aron Cerley Zackariah Brand R.L. Coursey R.H. David George hays James Adkins Wm P. Whittington C. Bradley Levi Jones S. Streetman Calvin Bryant H.E. Parker John Turner J. Theus John A. Childs C.M. Hinton Mathew Bulger J.T. Davis J.T. Dwright John Newsome T.U. Proctor (T.N. ?) Amos Rogers Marcus Crowe L. Whittington W. Whatley Abner Adkins W. Barnes E. Fraisure Benj Prichard Jacob H. Garnder B.S. Griffith pge 205 To the Honorable Judge Edmund H. Worrill, Sarah E. Bowden respectfully represents that she is the widow of Jame W. Bowden, late of said county ant that said husbant departed this life on or about the (blank) day of September in the year of our Lord 1853, holding in his own right, two half lots of land in the 14th District of said county originally Talbot, lots 108 & 109 and that previous to her husband's death, he and one Jacob Bickly of said county, said Bickley being the owner of the east half of said lots of land, swapped lands said Bickley immediately took possession of the lands of her husband, and her said husband took possession of the land of said Bickley. Bickley taking possession of the west half of said lot and her said husband of the ast half of said lots dividing to the agreement in said swap your oratrix states to your honor that no deeds were ever made by the parties during the life of her said husband. and that on the day of June in the year 1854 she obtained letters of Administration on the estate of her said husband and has proceeded to settle up as fare as possible the estate of her said husband the only thing omitted is a disposition of the lands now in equity or to which her said husband has are equitable title while in life. Your oratrix states that said Bickley is ready and willing at any time to make her as Administrix as aforesaid a deed to said land according to the original contract but at the same time demands from her a title to the land traded him by said husband. Your Oratrix says she is advised and believes that she has no legal right to make a deed to said land without the interposition of a cour Equity. Your oratrix states that one child and herself are the only heirs at law of her said husband and that owing to the limited condition of said estate, pecuniarly it is rendered absolutely necessary that said land should be disposed of, it being nearly the entire estate for benefit and support of her and said child as they are without the necesary of support except that derived from said estate. Your Oratrix therefore prays your honor to grant her by permission by Trustee or otherwise to recieve from said Bickley a deed to said land and at the same time to make to said Bickley a deed to the land as traded by her said husband while in life and at the same time allowing her to sell said land belonging to said estate for the benefit of the parties therein included and your oratrix will ever pray. W.W. Corbitt, Atty Court orders Sarah E. Bowden have leave to receive from said Bickley a deed to the land as mentioned in said bill and that she hereby authorizes to make to him a deed as prayed for and further to sell said land as she may think best for the parties therein interested. Edmund W. Worrill, JSSCC pg 206 The undersigned commissioners appoitned for the laying off and assigning dower to Martha Adams, widow of Ezekiel Adams deceased. East hlaf lot of land # 285 and 40 acres off #286 to be laid off the west end line to run north and south in the 1st district of originally Muscogee, now Taylor County. On the 26th day of September, 1855, we were sworn to the impartial execution of the land and said commission before Henry H. Long, one of the justices of the peace; notice was given to the parties interested; copys of which are hereto annexed and having employed one day, the dowery imbraced the house that she now lives in. Given Sept 26, 1855 Gideon Newsome, Benjamin Beeland, Bryan Ingram, Alford Coleman, H.H. Long. I do hereby acknowledge as representative of Martha Adams, Administrator of Ezekiel Adams, deceased, notice has been given to the Administrix. Allen Whittington At Chambers Talbotton, Feb 5, 1856 Martha T. Lowe vs William R. Lowe Bill for discovery Ordered that Martha T. Low show cause before me in chambers at Talbotton on Thursday, 7th day of Feb why the order for the arrest of said defendant and the appointment of a receiver for the estate of William H. Lowe, deceased, should not be discharged upon the coming of the answer of said defendant and for other causes shown by said defendant. Edmund H. Worrill In chambers, Talbotton, 7th Day of Feb. On hearing the motiton to resind the order appointing receiver in above case. Ordered that the order granted on 28th day of Jan 1854, be and same is hereby rescinded and amoted and said defendant be discharged from custody and David O. Smith, the receiver appointed in said cse be and he is hereby discharged. Edmund H. 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