Thursday, September 11, 2008

SAVAGE in Warren County, TN Will Books

Warren Co. Will Book 8
Pg. 169. 9 Nov 1886. Will of Elizabeth Savage. I, Elizabeth Savage do make and publish this as my last will and testament. First I direct that funeral expenses and debts be paid. First, I give and bequeath to my son John H. Savage and my daughter Elizabeth Davis all my money and property of any kind and appoint them my executors. I direct my executors to place over me and my husband George Savage such a monument as they think proper. I have heretofore given John H. Savage my lame mare. Witnessed by W. L. Sleakley Sr. and N. A. Roach. Presented for probate 5 Aug 1889.

*not sure why anyone would want a lame mare??

Warren Co. Will Book 11
Pg. 60. 6 Jun 1904. Inventory of the goods and chattels of the estate of John H. Savage, dec’d reported by Mrs. O.W. Davis and Frank R. Davis, executrix and executor of the estate.

Pg. 392-400. 13 May 1908. Settlement with Frank R. Davis and Mrs A. W. Davis, executor and executrix of the estate of John H. Savage, dec’d.

Pg 15-20. 30 mar 1903. Will of John H. Savage. I, John H. Savage made a will about 1890 and have made several wills and codicils since that time. I am in better health now apparently than I have been since 1890 and I now by this will revoke and annul all wills and codicils made by me before this time. I now will to my sister Mrs. O.W. Davis for her life, all that part of my home farm which is now enclosed by fence (800 acres) together with so much of the land as lies north of the river and which is not now enclosed. This life estate is given upon the express conditions that she shall reside upon the land and use it as she is now doing. I also will O.W. Davis all my stock, household goods, etc. I prefer that the two south rooms of my law offices in McMinnville shall not be sold but kept as a convenient stopping place for the family. Miss Florence Davis has lived unmarried and has divided her time and toil to aid and care for her mother, sister and brothers – I give to her $1000.00. Witnessed 20 Jun 1903 by J.F. Morford and J. C. Biles. Codicil: 26 Dec 1903. I appoint Frank R. Davis executor to my will to act jointly with Mrs. O.W. Davis. He is to take management of my lands in DeKalb County, Tn and dispose of same. Witnessed by J. F. MOrford and J.C. Biles. Codicil: 15 Jan 1904. It is my will that the home place whereon Mrs. O.W. Davis now lives shall remain as part of my estate for 10 years after my death. Witnessed J. F. Morford and J. C. Biles. Codicil: 27 Jan 1904. I have $8000.00 in bonds at People’s National Bank of McMinnville. These bonds are not to be subject to division among my heirs for the term of 10 years. Witnessed by J. F. Morford and J. C. Biles.

Monday, September 1, 2008

GANT, GANTT wills and administrations in TN

In Sistler’s Index to Early TN Wills and Administrations 1779-1861:
GANT
Benjamin R. 1853 Williamson Co. TN wb-10-547
Elizabeth 1849 Marshall Co. TN as-a-193
Jeremiah 1855 Marshall Co. TN wb-a-378
Thomas 1861 Marshall Co. TN as-c-247
William 1816 Maury Co. TN wb-#25
William 1829 Maury Co. TN wb-#174

GANTT
Fredrick G. 1844 Maury Co.TN wb-a2-107
George H. 1860 Maury Co. TN wb-f-189
J. B. 1846 Hardin Co. TN wb-d-264
Jesse B. 1845 Hardin Co. TN wb-d-184
John 1847 Hardin Co. TN wb-d-328
Jonathan 1847 Hardin Co. TN wb-d-347
Jonathan W. 1847 Hardin Co. TN wb-d-329
William C. 1844 Hardin Co. TN wb-d-73