Monday, October 27, 2008

HUTCHINS in Tennessee

In Cannon County, TN Chancery Court Records 1840-1880:
John Starr and others versus Calinda Parton and others. Aaron Hutchen and wife Sarah, John Tubb and wife Elizabeth Crider, M.G. Elkins, and John Starr have been served with process. The bill is taken for confessed. 17 May 1871. (p.147)

In Land Deed Genealogy of Cannon County, TN 1836-1857
Deed Book H
John Nokes to Benjamin Hutchins a title bond. 10 Dec. 1851. (P.383)

Deed Book L
John Martin and wife Martha to Charles Hutchinson 150 acres in the 9th District. 24 Jan 1855. (P.58-59)

Aden Hollandsworth to David Hutchins a tract of land in the 10th District. 7 Apr 1856. (P.173-174)

David Hutchins to Joshua Jetton 30 acres in the 10th District. 12 Oct 1857. (P.613-614)

In Sistler’s Index to Early TN Wills and Administrations 1779-1861:
HUTCHINGS
Aaron 1854 White Co. TN wb-d-266
Christopher 1854 Madison Co. TN wb-5-158
John 1860 Montgomery Co. TN rb-p-441
Thomas 1805 Davidson Co. TN wb-3-5

HUTCHINS
Henry 1860 Fayette Co. TN gs-1-603
John 1840 White Co. TN wb-b-390
Sarah 1848 Gibson Co. TN wb-d-113
Webster 1837 wb-b-285

In Land Deed Genealogy of DeKalb County, TN 1838-1869
Deed Book A
James Cantrell of Warren County to Abraham Cantrell of White County 100 acres. It being the western end and half of a 200 acre entry in the name of John Hutchins. 12 Feb 1835. (p.33)

There is one listing for Moses HUTCHINS in the 1820 census of White County, TN.
There are two listings for Moses HUTCHINGS in the 1830 census of White County, TN.
I did not find a Moses HUTCHINS in TN in 1840.

In the 1850 DeKalb County, TN census:
Civil District No. 15
William Hutchens age 40 from TN
Ellen (wife) age 38 b.TN
Bluford R. age 17 b. TN
Mary M.L. age 16 b. TN
Moses L. age 15 b. TN
Frances E. age 13 b. TN
Josephine age 12 b. TN

GASSAWAY

In The History of Cannon County:

WHEN GASSAWAY WAS YOUNG
Those settling along the valley in and around the present site of Gassaway were: Benjamin Gassaway, for whom the village was named. He was the father of James R. Gassaway, a Mexican War soldier and father of Hiram Gassaway, a progressive farmer of that neighborhood and for many years a member of the County Court. Benjamin was also the father of Charley Gassaway, the first merchant of the village of Gassaway. George Washington Grizzle, Daniel Grizzle, Ira Hollandsworth, Bill Powell, Calvin Smithson, a Mexican solder, John Jetton, grandfather of Bill Jetton and great grandfather of Sheelah Jetton, Madison Wilcher, Jesse McGee, Fountain Owen, Hugh Morris, Hiram Hale, John Melton, father of Luke and Joe; Arch Markum, Sam George, Henry Campbell, Newton Powell, Sutton Tassey, Ben Bullard (who lived to be 106 years old), Thomas Powell, Alexander Higgan, Sr., Jasper Bogle, (first Constable of that district), James Dodd, (the first Juror).

I am directly descended from Daniel Grizzle who supposedly settled in that area at the same time as Benjamin Gassaway. My understanding is that they came from North Carolina by way of Kentucky. I believe they were from the Nash County, NC area.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

BRAGG

In Cannon Co. TN Chancery Court Records 1840-1880
Charles Ready versus Joseph Bragg and wife Elizabeth. On 29 Jan 1853, complainant recovered a judgment against the defendant. Joseph Bragg was the legal owner of the tract of land mentioned in the pleading. It appears to the Court that said Joseph Bragg did fraudulently transfer title to the land to his wife Elizabeth Marilla Bragg. He did this to delay and hinder his creditors and especially the said Charles Ready. 5 Oct 1858. (p.207-209)

1850 Cannon Co. TN census
District 3 (on the border of Rutherford Co.)
Joseph F. Bragg age 29
Elizabeth M. age 29
David age 7
John T. age 6
Selina E. age 4
Joseph F. age 3
Cornelius age 1

1850 Cannon Co. census, District 1, Nichols
John Bragg age 55 b. VA
Elisabeth age 55 b. VAMary Bragg age 21 b. TN
Margaret Faulkenburg age 26 b. TN
Sarah Bragg age 16 b. TN
Susan Bragg age 14, b. TN
Isabella B. Faulkenburg age 7, b. TN
Mary Faulkenburg age 5, b. TN
James Faulkenburg age 4, b. TN

1840 Cannon Co. Census
There are four BRAGG households:
Dozier age 70-80 (no additional males in household)
Edward age 20-30
John age 40-50 (has male age 20-30 living with him)
Katherine age 50-60 (cemetery book says she was born 1-1-1797 and died 1880) has males age 5-10 and 10-15 living with her.

In Cannon Co. Will Book A
Elizabeth BRAGG will. Eight children, unnamed. Elizabeth Bragg, daughter of Thomas Bragg, deceased. Executor: S.E. BRAGG. Will signed 4 Nov. 1875, proved 6 Oct. 1884.

DeKalb Co. Chancery Court Records
Eren Linder versus William Braswell, John Linder, Richard P. Burks, and Joseph Bragg. The execution in favor of defendant Braswell has been levied upon the land of complainant, but said land was not subject to levy and sale for the debts of John Linder. 25 Sep 1855. (p.307)

Cannon Co. TN Court Minutes
p. 355
(March 1839)
On motion it is ordered by the court that John C. Martin be and is hereby constituted and appointed as guardian for; Peggy Bragg, Nancy Bragg, Sally Bragg, Dozier Bragg, Louiza Bragg, Moore Bragg, minor heirs of Thomas Bragg dec’d. Whereupon the said John C. Martin came into open court and together with his security Rigdon R. Jarratt entered into bond in the sum of two thousand dollars payable to John C. Martin chairman of the county court of Cannon County for the time being and his successors in office conditioned for the faithful performance of said guardianship.

In Sistler’s Index to Early TN Wills and Administrations 1779-1861:
BRAG
Henry 1828 Stewart Co.
BRAGG
Dasher 1858 Cannon Co.
David 1844 Sullivan Co.
Edward 1859 Cannon Co.
John 1833 Jefferson Co.
John 1857 Henry Co.
Moore 1816 Williamson Co.
Nicholas 1854 Jefferson Co.
Thomas 1836 Rutherford Co.

In Cannon Co. Deeds 1836-1857
Deed Book D
John Bragg to Edward Bragg and Dozier Bragg 38 acres as a trust deed. 4 Jul 1842. (p.71-73)

John Bragg to Dozier Bragg 190 acres in the 1st District. 3 Dec 1842. (p.192-193)

John Bragg to Jacob Wright a trust deed. 4 Jul 1842. (P.195-196)

John Bragg to Jacob Wright 180 acres in the 1st District. 28 Dec 1842. (P.228-230)

Deed Book F
John Mullins and James Medley to John Bragg ten acres in the 1st District. 30 Oct. 1846. (p.57)

Deed Book I
Samuel Parker to Elizabeth Mollie Bragg 50 acres on Carson’s Fork of Stone’s River. 3 Dec 1852. (P.103-104)

Deed Book K
Jacob Wright to John Bragg several tracts of land. 27 Dec 1842. 9 Oct 1854. (p.204)

John Bragg to Joseph Carter 150 acres in the 1st District. 19 Dec 1854. (p.387-388)

Deed Book L
John Pendleton to John Bragg 100 acres in the 5th District. 10 Feb 1857. (p.464-465)

1860 Cannon Co. TN census Woodbury P.O.
Elizabeth BRAGG age 67 b. VA
Mary BRAGG age 43 b. TN
Margaret FORTENBURY (should be FAULKENBERRY) age 43? Could be 33?
Isabel “ age 16
Mary “ age 15
James “ age 13
Elizabeth DENTON age 32
Elizabeth “ age16
Mary “ age 15
Francis “ age 11

Cannon Co. TN marriages 1838-1899
BRAGG
Margaret to James Faulkenberry on May 5, 1840
Miss Elizabeth to Jessee DENTON on Aug. 11, 1842
Susan to Joseph MILLER on Jan 19, 1856
Miss S.E. to Isaac GAITHER on April 3, 1871

1860 Cannon Co. census, Trousdale P.O.
Name age
Joseph Bragg 41
Elizabeth Bragg 42
David Bragg 17
John Bragg 16
Sarah Bragg 14
Frank Bragg 12
Cornelius Bragg 10
Joseph Bragg 8
Margaret Bragg 6
Elizabeth Bragg 4
Jas Bragg 2


1870, Gallatin Co., Illinois census; Township 8 Range 8
Name age
Joseph Bragg 51
Elisabeth Bragg 51
Cornelius Bragg 19
David Bragg 27
Susan C Bragg 18
Elisabeth J Bragg 13
Jane E Bragg 11
Mary E Bragg 5


1880 Saline Co., Illinois census, El Dorado
Name Age
David Bragg 35
Susan Bragg 28
John Bragg 10
James Bragg 6
William Bragg 3
Napoleon Bragg 8M

In the 1900 Gallatin Co. Illinois census, Equality Village
Marion Prather age 26
Rachel Prather age 24
Daniel Prather age 2
Catherine BRAGG age 10 (adopted daughter) b. Jan 1890

Monday, October 13, 2008

DeKalb Co. TN, SAVAGE, WADE, BILES, MORFORD, DAVIS, BOSTIC

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.

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.

Pleasant M. Wade is mentioned in the chancery court records on page 1. That is the only place he is mentioned in this book:

Willis W. and Pleasant M. Wade versus Hardin P. Bostick. The equity set up in the bill has been met. Sep 1844. (p.3-4)

William W. Wade and P.M. Wade versus Hardin Bostic, assignee in bankruptcy, and others. The Clerk is to give an account of the amount paid to complainants. 17 Mar 1845. (p.9-10)

DeKalb Co. TN, HENDERSON, CANTRELL, WADE, SEWELL

In DeKalb Co. Chancery Court Records:
James T. Henderson versus Robert Cantrell, Caroline Wade, Evaline Wade, William M. Wade, George Wade, Luella Wade, Timothy M. Wade, and Jesse Sewell. Robert Cantrell and William M. Wade were partners with the privilege of repurchasing. The said Wade died, leaving the said widow and minors as his heirs. After the death of the said Wade, said Sewell, by his agent, repurchased the land from said Cantrell. Said Sewell is indebted to the said Henderson for $446.87. Complainant dismisses his bill as to the widow, Caroline Wade, and the minors. The land is ordered to be sold by the clerk. 20 Mar 1857. (p.396)

GOLDING, GOLDMAN, GOLDSTON, GOLSTEN, GOODEN, GOODGEN, GOODIN

There is no listing for GOLDEN in this book.
In Sistler’s Index to Early TN Wills and Administrations 1779-1861:
GOLDING, Thomas 1853 wb-b-224 in Lauderdale Co. TN
GOLDMAN, John 1836 wb-x-422 in Maury Co. TN
GOLDSTON, Charles M. 1849 wb-#163 in Wilson Co. TN
GOLSTEN, Lewis 1858 wb-17-459 Davidson Co. TN
GOODEN, Delila 1839 wb-c-23 Roane Co. TN
GOODEN, James 1846 148-1-159 Greene Co. TN
GOODEN, John 1839 wb-c-23 Roane Co. TN
GOODGEN William 1839 wb-y-473 Maury Co. TN
GOODIN, J.F. 1851 wb-b-141 Lauderdale Co. TN
GOODIN, Samuel B. 1846 wb-b-135 Weakley Co. TN

HELM, HELMS

In Sistler’s Index to Early TN Wills and Administrations 1779-1861:
HELMS
Charles E. 1851 Humphreys Co. TN
George 1816 Knox Co. TN
James 1841 Marshall Co. TN
Jozedeck 1833 Knox Co. TN
Mary J. 1861 Knox Co. TN
William 1840 McMinn Co. TN

HELM
Susanna 1854 Williamson Co. TN

In Warren Co. TN Deed Book A (1808-1818)
p. 115/6. 7 Apr 1810. Bazel Riddle to John Helms, both of Warren County, for $40.00, 9 ½ acres on waters of Collins River, being a part of a tract of land containing 93 ½ acres granted to Bazel Riddle on 1 Mar 1809. (Reg. date not given)

In DeKalb Co. TN Deed Book J
J.J. Ford and Robert Cantrell to Coleman Helm 70 acres in the 16th District. 11 Sep 1868. (p. 328-329)