Monday, October 13, 2008

FRYAR in War of 1812 TN

In the list of Enlisted Men, War of 1812 (TN)
FRYAR, James Pvt, Col Edwin E. Booth, Capt John Lewis, E TN Mil
FRYAR, Jeremiah, Pvt, Col John Brown, Capt Wm Christian, E TN Mil Inf
FRYAR, Wm, Pvt, Col Edwin E Booth, Co Commander omitted, Drafted Mil
FRYAR (FRYER), Wm, Pvt, Maj John Childs, Capt Charles Conway, E TN Mtd Gunmen
FRYER, James, Pvt, Col Edwin E Booth, Co Commander omitted, E TN Mil
FRYER, John H . Pvt, Maj John Childs, Capt Charles Conway, E TN Mtd Gunmer: Regimental Co. Knox

FRYER, FRYAR, FRYERS

In Sistler’s Index to Early TN Wills and Administrations 1779-1861:
FRYAR
William 1814 Knox Co. TN wb-2-129

FRYER
John 1842 Henry Co. TN wb-f-113

FRYERS
John A. 1839 White Co. TN wb-b-348

Wilson Co. TN, Smith, Pennebaker, Lester, Perry

In Wilson Co. TN Chancery Court Records 1842-1892 Bill of complaint of Mary D. Smith, administratrix of Henry F. Smith; William W. Smith, Spencer Johnson and wife Mary E. Edward M. Smith, Lucy Ann C. Smith, and Henry C. Smith against Edwin R. Pennebaker and wife Louise.
Henry F. Smith departed this life in 1862. 24 Aug 1869. (p. 195-198)

Bill of complaint of James R. Lester against Mary D. Smith, administrator of H. F. Smith, a non resident of Tennessee. 17 Nov 1874. (p. 397-398)

Bill of complaint of James R. Lester against Mary D. Smith administratrix of H. F. Smith. 13 April 1876. (P.433-434)

Malcolm Smith versus William Perry. 30 Sep 1873. (p.97-99)

Bill of complaint of Malcolm Smith against William Perry. The said William Perry does not admit the truth of the alleged son and heirship of complainant to Kinchen Smith, nor does he admit that the complainant, if he is a son, is the only son of Kinchen Smith, nor does he admit that Kinchen Smith left a widow named Sarah. 8 Nov. 1873. (p.231-237)

In Wilson Co. TN Deed Book P
Frances Smith to John Smith 68 acres in Wilson County for $150. 18 Oct.
1833. (p.181)

Wilson Co. TN, Sadler, Smith, Chumbley, Dunn, Keath, Jones

In Wilson Co. Chancery Book E.
Bill of complaint of Thomas Sadler against Erastus Smith and A. Young, administrators of B. C. Chumbley; Daniel Chumbley and wife Eliza, Thomas Dunn and wife Rachel, John Chumbley, Richard Chumbley, Jimmy Chumbley, and Elizabeth Chumbley of Wilson County; Ross Keath and wife Polly of DeKalb County; John Tarpley and wife (Martha) of Illinois as the only heirs of Richard Chumbley; and Lafayette Sadler, George Sadler, Polly Jones, the widow of James Jones who has since the death of said Jones married a man whose name is not known, Theophilus West and wife Martha, the only heirs of William Sadler. The land of William Sadler deceased should be sold an equally divided between Thomas Sadler, Lafayette Sadler, and George Sadler, the children of William Sadler. Defendants Martha and Polly, also daughters of William Sadler were to receive only five dollars. Thomas Sadler states that his grandmother, Jane Sadler , who is now dead gave the tract of land to the said William Sadler. 14 Apr 1869. (P.524-529)

Thursday, October 2, 2008

GOODING in Cannon County, TN

In the 1850 Cannon Co. Tn census (District 5, Crafts)
GOODING
Isaac age 50
Nancy age 50
Mary age 25
Melissa age 22
Sarah age 17
Abraham age 15
Martha age 12
Robt. Age 9
Elisabeth age 1

In Cannon Co. TN Land Deed Genealogy

Deed Book A
Thomas Hopkins, attorney for the heirs of G. B. Ross of Warren County, to Martha Gooding of Rutherford County 100 acres in Rutherford County. 16 Dec. 1836 (p.22-23)

Deed Book C
Barbary McConnegal to Abraham Gooding a trust deed. 25 Jan 1838. (p.345-344)

Deed Book D
James Gooding departed this life having purchased of the legal heirs of David Ross 100 acres in Rutherford County. Said heirs of Martha Gooding, the widow of James Gooding, a deed. James McClain and Susannah McClain are heirs of James Gooding. 16 Dec 1826. (P.62-64)

Abraham Gooding, John Cooper and wife Levisy, Nicholas Gooding, Lucindy Gooding, Malinda Gooding, Martha Gooding, James McClain and wife Susannah, Joseph Gooding, and William Gooding to James Gooding their interest in a tract of land in the 12th District. 25 Jan 1842. (p.65-66)

William Gooding to Martha Gooding a trust deed. 10 Nov 1843. (p. 361-362)

Deed book F
James Goodin departed this life, previous to 10 Dec 1836, having purchased of the legal representatives of David Ross deceased 100 acres in Rutherford County on Carson’s Fork of Stone’s River. Martha Gooding, the widow of James Gooding; Nicholas Goodin, John Cooper and wife Visa, and Martha Gooding, Jr., heirs of James Gooding, to Joseph Gooding their interest in the said tract of land. 19 Dec. 1846. (P.12-13)

Abraham Gooding to Isaiah Parker 80 acres on Carson’s Fork of Stone’s River. 12 Jan 1843. (P.152-153)

Deed Book G
James Sisson to William Gooding a tract of land on Carson’s Fork of Stone’s River. Bounded: Martha Gooding and Jesse Sisson. 12 Oct 1849. (p.135-136)

Deed book I
Abraham Gooding to William Leigh 50 acres on Carson’s Fork of Stone’s River. 15 Dec 1840. (p. 166-168)

Deed Book K
Isaac Gooding to Catherine Jameson 53 acres in the 4th District. 25 Aug 1854. (p.466-468)

In Cannon Co. TN Marriages 1838-1899

GOODING
Abraham to Miss Olive Simpson Sept 20, 1857
Elisabeth to Wm Gooding May 7, 1881
Miss Emeline to J. W. Cook Dec. 2, 1855
J.A. to Nancy E. Sissom Nov. 12, 1882
James to Isabella Todd Oct. 17, 1872
James to Sarah Davis Dec. 18, 1875
Miss Lucinda to John W. Stacy July 12, 1848
Miss Martha to Charles Poff Dec. 16, 1841
Miss Martha to James McClain Aug. 20, 1847
Miss Mary to Hampton Elkins March 2, 1854
Radid? To A.J. Beaty Aug 3, 1839
Richard to Miss Esther C. Carrick Dec. 27, 1866
Robert to Caroline Winily July 26, 1860
Miss Sarah to Arthur N. Smoot Aug.25, 1850
Miss Sarah to W.T. Lemmons Feb. 11, 1869
Susanah to Thomas H. Beaty Jan. 14, 1840
William to Miss Fanny Holt Aug. 6, 1841
William to Miss Nancy Escue March 30, 1854
William to Miss Parlee Stanfield Nov. 17, 1869

No GOODING listings in the Cannon Co. Cemetery Book by Jess Lewis.

There are no GOODING listings In Sistler’s Index to Early TN Wills and Administrations 1779-1861

There are no GOODING listings in Rutherford Co. Chancery Court Records 1845-1867

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