ROBERTSON COUNTY, TN - WILLS - Will and Estate of Elizabeth Johnson Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by David T. Corlew, Sr. dcorlew@netzero.net ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** Robertson Co TN Deed Bk L, pg 54 & 55 (transcribed 4/17/2002) 54) --------------------------------- April 25th 1815 Lucy Adams from Elizabeth Johnson --------------------------------- State of Tennessee } Be it remembered that Robertson County } I Elizabeth Johnson being in perfect mind and memory, blessed be almighty God for the same do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner & form following,that is the say. I lend to my Daughter Lucy Adams one Negro Girl by the name of Rachel during her life which said Girl was left at my disposal in marriage contract between Henry Johnson sen. and myself in which Contract the balance of my property is disposed of and the said Negro girl and her in- -crease at the death of my daughter Lucy, to be equally divided between the heirs of her body lawfully begotten to hold good to them and to their heirs for- -ever lastly I do nominate and appoint my friend William Adams Jr. to see this my will and desire is carried into effect. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this the sixth day of August in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and twelve signed and sealed in presence of us--------- her { } John P. Harton Elizabeth Ç Johnson {Seal} William Adams mark { } 55) Robertson County Court February Term 1815 This bill of sale from Elizabeth Johnson to Lucy Adams was proven in open Court by the oath of John P. Harton and William Adams subscribing witnesses thereto and ordered to be Registered Test Jas. Tunstall C,R,C ============================================================================ Robertson County TN County Court Minute Bk 3, pg 564 (transcribed 4/17/2002) February Term 1815 ----------------------------- = C Conrad Joseph Cassleberry and Michael Sluinbock Noah Woodard who being duly dutied tried and sworn the truth to speak upon motion and argument of the parties is ordered by the Court that the Jury be permitted to retire till tomorrow 9 O'Clock Court adjourned untill tomorrow 9 O'Clock Pat Patterson Josiah Fort William Adams Court met according to adjournment at a Court of Pleas and quearter sessions continued and held for the County of Robertson at the Court House in the Town of Springfield on the 17th day of February 1815. Present Josiah Fort Patrick Patterson William Adams and Martin Duncan Esqr. === An inventory of the Estate of Elizabeth Johnson Dec'd was returned unto the Court by William Adams and ordered to be recorded. === Ordered by the Court that William Adams have leave to sell the personal Estate of Elizabeth Johnson Dec'd according to law. === William Adams is appointed guardian for Sterling Adams, Harper Adams, Abner Adams, Elizabeth Ann Adams and give bond in the sum of Three thousand with William Adams and Benjamin Tucker his securities conditioned as the Law directs. ============================================================= Robertson County TN Will Bk 2, pg 141 (transcribed 4/17/2002) ----------------------------------------------- An Inventory of the Estate of Elizabeth Johnson Dec'd ----------------------------------------------- 1 Sorrel Mare | 3 Pewter Basins 1 Sorrel Horse | 1 Pewter Dish 1 Bed Stead & furniture | 3 Table Spoons 1 Walnut Chest | 1 Small Glass Tumbler 1 Dummy John | Robertson County Court February Term 1815 The above Inventory was returned unto Court and ordered to be recorded. Test Jas. Tunstall C,R,C ================================================================ Robertson County TN Will Bk 3, pg 225 (transcribed 4/17/2002) ================================================================ D'r William Adams Jr. Guardian to the heirs of Elizabeth Johnson ---------------------------------------------------------------- 1816 January Amount of sale due 11 March 1816 59.24 To him of negrois for the year 1816 48.12 Interest on the accnt. of sale from the 11th of March 1816 till 1st Jany. 1817 3.55 ------- $110.92 51.68 ------- Balance due $ 59.24