Peggy, It's obvious you've been kept busy , but before you put you book away would you please check for any Brown's ? Thanks for your offer. Marietta Sexton ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, October 08, 2004 8:56 AM Subject: Re: [TNHENRY] WILL BOOKS OF HENRY CO?? > Hi Joan, > > Yes, I have the will books that are available at this time. They only go up > to around 1846. Sure wish Simmons Publications would do some more. Are you > guys listening??? > > Let me know if I can help you. > > Peggy > > > ==== TNHENRY Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, politicalannouncements, current events, items for sale, personal > messages, flames, etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be > grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett > [email protected] > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 >

Shannon I assume this is piano sheet music? I would be interested in part of the music, especially waltzes. Would be glad to copy some and share also. Suzanne

Henry County Wills-Volume 2 Robert Wainscott was a buyer at the sale of Daniel Hanssborough. Abt 1833 Henry County Wills-Volume 3 William Waistcoat bought 5500 brick from the sale of Giles Cook for $19.25. Dec 30 1835 Henry County Wills-Volume 5 A. R. Wainscott had a note or account with the estate of William Walker. Oct 4 1841 Henry County Wills-Volume 6 Richard Wainscott had a note to the estate of Oliver C. Edwards. Jul 7 1845 That is all the Wainscott and variations listed in Henry County Wills-Volumes 1-7.

I s there any Wainscott's listed. William C or his parents. Trying to connect William to his father and mother. William was borned in Ky. but married and lived in Henry Co. Tenn. Married first Martha Wimberly and second Sarah Hamlin. Thanks much E J

Hi Lee, As you know, this is also one of the families of my husband, so I will transcribe the details. It will save me having to do it for myself later anyway. Henry County Wills, Volume 2, 1830-1835 Will Book C, Page 150 Isaiah F. Cate had a note to the estate of Solomon Armour. December 23, 1833 Henry County Wills, Volume 3, July 1835-March 1838 Will Book D, Page 116 William A. T. Cate was a buyer at the estate sale of Goodloe Warren. October 16, 1835 Will Book D, Page 159 Isaiah F. Cate had a note to the estate of William Copeland. March 28, 1836 Henry County Wills, Volume 4, December 1837-May 1841 Will Book D, Page 212 Thomas Cate, Sr. was appointed Commissioner to lay off the dower of Mary Coplin, widow of William Coplin. February 6, 1838 Will Book E, Page 3 John S. Cate was a buyer at the estate sale of Philip Routon. January 4, 1839 Will Book E, Page 126 Thomas Cate was Administrator of the estate of Mary Harrison. May 8, 1840 Will Book E, Page 141 Inventory of the Estate of Martha Cate, deceased Personal property includes: Rent of land $25.00; note of hand J. Begont and G. Workman $9.00; account on John Carroll $10.00 Bed and furniture, chest, pair of tongs, two pewter dishes, two pewter basons, three pewter plates, two hymn books John S. Cate, Administrator Sworn to in open court this 5th day of October 1840. William Porter, Clerk Will Book E, Page 180 John S. Cate bought a yearling for $2.75 from the estate of William Rial. February 1, 1841 Henry County Wills, Volume 5, February 1830-January 1843 Will Book E, Page 309 Settlement with the Administrator of the Estate of Martha Cate, deceased Amount of Inventory $63.50 Amount paid out by Administrator for the Estate $9.50 Allowed Administrator commission $5.00 Clerk's fees $2.50 Leaves a balance of $46.50 remaining in the hands of the Administrator, this 7th day of December 1841. John Cate, Administrator Will Book F, Page 91 From the estate of Washington Sears: Thomas F. Cates bought-handsaw $1.43 1/2, single tree and clevy $0.43 1/2, drawing knife $$0.50, pair hames and trees $1.62 1/2, Josephus $2.12 1/2, Blake's New History $0.31 1/2, Life of Dr. Cok $1.00, Buther's Dictionary, Clark on the Romans $0.12, Hours of Devotion $0.25, ten barrels of corn $6.50. Book Accounts: William Cate October 26, 1842 John Cate, Administrator Will Book F, Page 110 John S. Cate was a buyer at the estate sale of John Fryer. December 5, 1842 Will Book F, Page 113 John S. Cate was among others listed in the return of notes and effects to the estate of John Fryer. November 19, 1842 Will Book F, Page 125 John Cate had a note to the estate of James C. Gainer. January 2, 1843 Will Book F, Page 155 John S. Cate bought a double tree for $0.50 and Thomas F. Cate, Jr. bought a shovel plough and rod for $0.25 1/2 and two books for $0.06 1/2 from the estate sale of George Broach. February 23, 1843 Henry County Wills, Volume 6, January 1841-October 1845 Will Book F, Page 179 Will of Thomas Cate, deceased In the name of God, Amen. I, Thomas Cate of the county of Henry and the state of Tennessee, being in a low state of health, but being in perfect mind and memory and knowing it is appointed that man must die do make and ordain this to be my last will and testament, revoking all others. First of all, I will my soul to God my body to the dust; as for my worldly substance, it has been pleasing to God to bless me with, it is my will that it be disposed of in the following manner. First of all, I will that all my just debts be paid. Item, my will and desire is that my beloved wife Esther Cate, hold and possess all my estate, both real and personal, during her natural life and at her death to be disposed of in the following manner. Item, my will and desire is that my daughter Milly Mix, have a certain negro girl by the name of Jenny. Item, my will and desire is that my daughter Susannah Cate, have a certain negro girl by the name of Dorcas. Item, my will and desire is that my son Green Cate have a certain negro boy by the name of Bill. Item, my will and desire is that my daughter Sally Leston have the tract of land she now lives on, to continue in quiet and full possession of from this time. Item, my will and desire is that my daughter Betsy Vaughn, have a certain negro boy by the name of Ursse. Also all the property I bought at execution sale belonging to Sterling Vaughn, amounting to $98.50 and left with in the possession of my daughter Betsey, I will to my grandson Jervis Thomas Vaughn. Item, my will and desire is that my son James H. Cate have a certain negro man by the name of Daniel. Item, my will and desire is that my daughter Hannah Anderson, have a certain negro woman named Cupola, two hundred dollars in cash to be made out of the property not named in this instrument. Now, in case one of the within slaves should die before they come into the possession of the heir according to the intent and meaning of this will, my will is that the ballance or rest of my heirs make the lower equal by paying in equal proportion out of their several parts according to valuation, if there be any property left either real or personal, after filling my desires, my will is that it be sold and equally divided amongst my heirs.& In testimony of all that is herein contained, I hereunto set my hand and seal this 13th day of November in the year of our Lord 1843. Witness: Simeon Walton John G. C. Willson Thomas (X) Cate Will Book F, Page 230 Inventory of the Estate of Thomas Cate, deceased Personal Property includes: 7 negros, two head of horses, seven head of cattle, twenty-one head of sheep, thirty head of hogs, one waggon, one clock, three beds and furniture, one cupboard, table, one judgment on Sterling Vaughn for $42.00, bureau, seven chairs, one wheat fan, one crosscut saw, three axes, three pair of geer, loom William Cate, Administrator William Foust, Administrator Sworn to in open court this 5th day of June 1844. C. Frazier, Clerk Sale of the Estate of Thomas Cate, deceased Buyers were: Zach Willson-waggon James Hasting-saddle William Foust-buchings, 500 bunches of oats, steer, bull, 2 shear plows G. W. Mix-one gun, set smith tools J. Lestor-100 pounds of bacon Green Cate-filly Jackson Hall-blind horse Jesse Foust-blind mare and colt Thomas Cate-gun George Foust-500 bunches of oats G. W. Brack-two calves, hames and lot of iron One note on William A. Cate $4.37 1/2 William Cate, Administrator William Foust, Administrator Sworn to in open court this 5th day of June, 1844 C. Frazier, Clerk

Hi Bill, I found one entry for Charles W. Wilson as a witness to the will of Blount Cooper, Jan 1, 1845. While there are a few Ellison entries, none mentioned Frances/Francis. Unless there is a will with a specific bequest or a widow that had to be provided for, there are rarely any females named. I don't know when births began to be recorded in Tennessee. Somewhere around 1910-1920, I'd guess. Sometimes the local papers recorded births, but I don't think anything exists for the time period you mentioned. It's the good old U.S. Census after 1850 or tombstones for most us. The really lucky folks have family Bibles. Hope you find someone to help you further with your research. Good luck. Peggy

There were no entries for Ratteree in Henry County Will, Volumes 1-7. Peggy

Henry County Wills, Volume 1 Will Book A, Page 81 Guardian Bond for George Oliver on September 9, 1825, for Lucretia Watson, minor orphan. (On the same day Cullen Brittain got a Guardian Bond for five other Watson minor orphans.) Will Book A, Page 91 George Oliver hired one of the slaves of Oran D. Watson, deceased, for $6.00 from Jan. 4-Mar. 15, 1825. Henry County Wills, Volume 2 1830-1835 B. Oliver was a buyer at the estate sale of William Morris. James Oliver was a buyer at the estate sale of Allanson Powell. John Oliver was a buyer at the estate sale of William Phillips. Dec 3, 1832 John J. Oliver owed a note to the estate of Henry Stith. John Oliver owed a note to the estate of Daniel Hannssorough. James M. Oliver was a buyer at the estate sale of Solomon Armour. Thomas Oliver owed a note to the estate of Giles Cooke. Dec 29, 1834 Henry County Wills, Volume 3, 1835-1838 John Oliver and Bowden Oliver were Administrators for the estate of James M. Daniel. Jul 1, 1837. Leroy Oliver had a note to the estate of Elijah Crenshaw. Nov 6, 1837 Henry County Wills, Volume 4 1837-1841 J. S. L. Oliver was a witness to the will of William Walters. Probated Sep 1840 Jesse M. Oliver was a buyer at the sale of James Wetherington. Apr 5, 1841 Henry County Wills, Volume 5 1830-1843 Alfred Oliver was a buyer at the sale of Ahijah Lax. Jan 6 1842 Thomas Oliver, Jr. was Commissioner. Apr 22, 1842 Thomas Oliver was a buyer at the sale of Washington Sears. Oct 26, 1842 Henry County Wills, Volume 6 1841-1845 R. Oliver was a buyer at the sale of Alexander Craig. Nov 6 1843 Moses Oliver was a buyer at the sale of Nathan Williams. Nov 6 1843 Henry County Wills, Volume 7 1844-1846 Thomas Oliver was a buyer at the sale of Hamblin F. Manley. Oct 3 1846 Thomas Oliver, Sr. was a buyer at the sale of Alfred Busbee. Sep 7 1846 W. C. Oliver owed a note to the estate of John Steely. Sep 7 1846 Willis Oliver owed a note to the estate of John Boyd. Sep 7 1846

Henry County Wills, Volume 2 1830-1835 George W. Moody, William Moody was a buyer at the estate sale of Cullen Britton. G. W. Moody was a buyer at the estate sale of William Porter, Sr. George W. Moody endorsed the Sheriff Bond and Collector Bond for James C. Gainer. Thomas Moody was a buyer at the estate sale of Alexander Thomas. W. Moody and Jeremiah Moody were buyers at the estate sale of Stephen Routen. The estate of Richard Throgmorton had an account against Jeremiah Moody. George W. Moody is an Executor of the estate of Evaline G. Manly. Jan 25, 1835 Thomas Moody was witness to the will of Ephraim Williams. May 30, 1833 George W. Moody was an Executor of the estate of John Manley. William Moody was Administrator of the estate of Richard V. Woodson. Apr. 2, 1835 Henry County Wills, Volume 3, 1835-1838 John R. Moody was a buyer at the estate of Samuel D. Smoot. Sep 28, 1835 Jeremiah Moody was a Commissioner. Sep 13, 1836 H. J. Moody was a buyer at the estate of Thomas Frazier. Feb 6 1837 Henry S. Moody was a buyer at the estate of Marh Shankle. Henry J. Moody was a buyer at the estate of E. Ellinor. George W. Moody was a witness to the will of Richard H.Hudson. Nov 22 1837 William Moody was a Commissioner. Mar 2 1838 Henry County Wills, Volume 4 1837-1841 Page 4 is missing. It had two Moody listings. Old Mr. Moody had an account with the estate of Cement Montague. Oct 1,1838. Jeremiah Moody, George Moody, William Moody were buyers at the sale of Philip Routon. Will Book E, Page 22 Inventory of the estate of G. W. Moody. Mar 4 1839. Will Book E, Page 23 Sale of the estate of George W. Moody. Buyers named Moody: Mrs. Moody Jeremiah Moody William Moody Samuel T. Moody S. S. Moody Total amount-$431.47 Will Book E, Page 25 Provisions for the widow of George W. Moody. Feb 18, 1839 William Moody, Mrs. Lucy Moody were buyers at the sale of William Walters. Sep 2 1839 and Apr 7 1840. W. Moody was a buyer at the sale of William Bowmer. Henry L. Moody was a buyer at the sale of Jonathan Mathews. Feb 3, 1840 Elijah Moody was a buyer at the sale of Aaron Allman. Oct 5, 1840 William Moody was asked to evaluate property in the will of Ruben Bomar, Sr. June 28 1839 William Moody hired Henry from the estate of William Walters for $20.00 Jan 1 1841 Will Book E, Pages 227 and 228 Settlement of the estate of George M. Moody Balance $408.22 1/2 May 15, 1841 Henry County Wills, Volume 5 1830-1843 George Moodey and Will Moodey were buyers at the sale of Burris Estis. Undated, but the Estis will was made Aug 6 1829. William Moody was a buyer at the sale of Durham Brack. Probably Sep 1841. William Moody was a buyer at the sale of Spencer Bomer. Dec 6 1841 H. J. Moody was a Commissioner. Nov 15, 1841 Henry County Wills, Volume 6 1841-1845 William Moodey was a buyer at the sales of David Reed. Mar 6 1845 H. J. Moody was a buyer at the sale of Mathew Russell. Jun 2 1845 H. J. Moody was buyer at the sale of Valentine Shankle. Jul 5 1841 N. J. Moody was a buyer at the sale of Morris Stroud. Apr 1 1844 Samuel S. Moody is an Executor of the estate of James Watkins. Not dated. William Moody was a buyer at the sale of William Walters. Apr 1 1844 William Moody was a Commissioner. Dec 15 1843 William Moody owed a note to the estate of Morris Stroud. Mar 30, 1844 William Moody was Administrator of the estate of William Wallis. Jul 1, 1844 William Moody witnessed the will of Willis L. Williams. Aug 16 1844 William Moody was a buyer at the sale of W. L. Williams. Nov 28 1844 Henry County Wills, Volume 7 1844-1846 Henry J. Moody, Thomas J. Moody was a buyer at the sale of James Wilkins. Henry J. Moody, William Moody was a buyer at the sale of Zachariah Wyatt. Oct 6 1846 N. Moody owed a note to the estate of John Boyd. Sep 7 1846 William Moody was a buyer at the sale of Smith Criddle.

Hi Delanie, Henry County Wills, Volume 2 Will Book C, Page 59 William Wadel bought a brown mare and two bridles for $46.00 from the estate of Garland Key. June 3, 1833. That is the only entry in Volumes 1-7. Peggy

Porter Henry County Wills, Volume 1 1822-1830 James Porter made a purchase at the estate sale of Andrew Cathey. William Porter made a purchase at the estate sale of John McLester. William Porter and others endorsed the guardianship bond for Cullen Brittain for the Watson minor children. James ($71.00) ($15.50) and William Porter ($40.00) paid the estate of Oran D. Watson for hiring slaves of the estate. William Porter, Jr. was an administrator for the estate of Oran D. Watson. Constable bond for James C. Gainer in Captain Porter's militia company. Thomas K. Porter endorsed the constable bond for John Atkins. Thomas K. Porter, Justice of the County. William Porter had an account on the books of M. T. Cox. Thomas K. Porter and others endorsed the Sheriff and Collector bond for Spearman Holland. Thomas K. Porter and others endorsed the guardianship bond for William Caldwell for the minor orphans of Henry O'Daniel. Thomas K. Porter and others endorsed the Collector Bond for Kemp S. Holland. Thomas K. Porter and others endorsed the County Clerk bond for himself. Thomas K. Porter and others endorsed the Clerk of the County Court Bond for himself. Thomas K. Porter and others endorsed the Clerk of the Court of Pleas Bond for himself. Thomas K. Porter and others endorsed the Ranger Bond for James Brown. Thomas K. Porter signed as Clerk an Instrument of Emancipation for Peter, slave of Francis Blair. Henry County Wills, Volume 2 Thomas K. Porter signs many times as Clerk. William Porter is buyer at the estate sale of Cullen Britton. Thomas K. Porter has an open account with the estate of Organ Thomas. William Porter reports on monies received for his wards, the orphans of William Harris. Will Book B, Page 138 Sale of the Estate of William Porter, Sr., deceased Buyers were: William Caldwell, William Porter, Jr. James Greer, John Hagler, John Palmer, John C. Porter, Robert A. Smith, J. K. Porter, James Watkins, John Atkins, R. G. Dowell, Mathew Melton, Alexander Jackson, Jon McCawley, Thomas Esters, G. W. Moody, Hugh Dunlap, Coleman Jones, William Fowler, Giles Cook, John Hassell, Robert Jones, Col. Thomas Gray, Bethel Rodgers, Cornelius Dollahite, R. L. Walter, U. B. Smith, James C. Gainer, Kenneth Reddick, John Y. Atchison, Benjamin F. Lee, Benjamin Polbell, F. E. Hillis Negros to be sold: Mariah and child, July and child, Madison Eliott and Lucy Ann, Permelia, Larkin and Stephen, Jack, Tom, Caroline, Duke Will Book C, Page 37 Will of William Porter, deceased I bequeath to my beloved wife, Agnes Porter, the following items if she remains a widow, three hundred and ten acres of land where I now live, containing my improvements, thereas and all of the household and kitchen furniture. Also the following items: Amy, Fielding, Molly, Haily, Billy, Alisha, Henry, and their increase; two horse, Sam and Peter and Kittyman, at my death; and my four wheels, and four milk cows and twelve sheep, half females, two sows, two plows and two sets of gears for farming. Agness Porter is to ... or have my daughters, Mary Porter and Rebecca W. Porter, Reading, writing, arithmetic as far as though the Rule of them and provide for them until they arrive to eighteen years of age. If said Agnes' death, the above land and slaves is to be divided equally between the above Mary H. Porter and Rebecca W. Porter, but if any more are born to Agnes by me, they are to have an equal amount of the abovenamed items. Said Agnes, is to provide and educate in the same manner out of the profits of the abovenamed. But if she, said Agnes, should marry again, she is to have her third of the above land off to her according to quantity and during her lifetime by my Executors. If they two named anytime should depart this life without any heirs, then part of the land is to enjoy their proportions at eighteen years of age. If said Agnes departs this life before said heirs become to eighteen years of age, the named land is to be rented, sold at discretion as my executors may think is best, and the aforesaid, hereof until said heirs become to eighteen years of age. William Porter, Jr., my son, I have given one hundred and forty acres of land, where he now lives including his improvements he made in part. I have bequeathed to him one thousand dollars in different entrys in my private entries books. I have bequeath to Thomas and Dianah White, one hundred and fifty-two dollars. I have given them in my private entry Book, different entrys will show. I have bequeathed to George and Sarah Wilcox and given them nine hundred and seventy-eight dollars and seven cents. I have gave this in my private entry will show in private entry book. I bequeath and have delivered to Thomas K. Porter, eleven hundred and eighty-one dollars in my private entry book will show at different entrys. I have bequeathed and delivered James Porter nine hundred and seventy-six dollars in my private entry book will show at different entrys. I bequeath and have delivered to D. Wilson and Elisa, his wife of different entrys as it stands in my private entry book nine hundred and eighty dollars twenty-six cents. I have delivered of Benjamin R. Maclin and his wife, Malinda, now Malinda Maclin, eight hundred dollars as will show in my private entry book. I do bequeath to Joseph K. Porter one hundred acres of land in Henry County, about two miles west of Paris to be deeded to him when he calls for it, by my Executors, and three dollars and one servant boy called Alfred $400.00, making in my private entry book, seven hundred dollars. I bequeath to John C. Porter, as part of his legacy, one fifth of sale of land in Carroll County, 500 acres at three dollars per acre. His part will make, when selected, three hundred dollars. I bequeath to my son, George M. Porter, one fifth of 500 acres of land in Carroll County, when sum making three hundred dollars will show and servant boy called Austin at three hundred dollars in my private entry Book will show making two items. Six hundred dollars I bequeath to Agnes Porter, my lawful companion, so long as she remains a widow, the balance of my servants, not named, and property, lands I possess, not named, or bequeathed, is to be sold, and the proceed to be equally divided between my children. Lastly, I constitute my three sons, William and Thomas K. and James D. Porter, to be my Executors of this my last will and testament, and to convey it into execution according to the true intents and meaning thereof. Written with my hand and sealed with my own seal, this 18th day of December one thousand eight hundred and thirty. Attest: R. Thomas Roher DeBruce William Porter Will Book C, Page 40 Codicil to the Will of William Porter, deceased I, William Porter, of the County of Henry and state of Tennessee, being in sound mind, but weak in body and knowing the uncertainty of life in this world, and the certainty of death, do make the following supplement to my will already made and written and wish the following to be observed and obeyed in as full and perfect manner as if it had been contained the original will that is to say, whereas, I have bequeathed to George W. Wilcox and Sarah, his wife, at divers times the sum total of nine hundred and seventy-eight dollars and seven cents, as may be seen in my private entry book, I now bequeath said George W. Wilcox fifty cents and I wish my Executors to loan as practicable to make the daughter, Sarah D. Wilcox, wife of said George W. Wilcox, equal with my other daughters, share and share alike, that is to say when executors have fully arranged the legacies which in my original will, to which will this is supplement and said Sarah D. Wilcox's share shall be here and to her children forever, and said George W. Wilcox shall not have any part of t said share, nor shall he have any of the management directly or indirectly of said share, and in case of the decease of any of the children of said Sarah D. Wilcox without having the share of said child, shall revert back to my executors, and to avoid any misunderstanding in the above, my will and wish is that my Executors may have the sole management of said Sarah D. Wilcox's share, to be by them appropriated and managed in the way in which they may think best to the benefit of Sarah and her children. And whereas my son-in-law Daniel W. Wilson and Eliza R. Wilson, my daughter, and wife of said David W. Wilson, have received at some time the sum total of six hundred eighty dollars and 26 cents as seen in my private entry book, I now will and bequeath unto the said David W. Wilson, the sum of fifty cents and no more. But to my loving daughter, Eliza R., wife of the said David W. Wilson, share and share alike with my other children. I also will that all the conditions, provisions and management of the share of my daughter, Sarah D. Wilcox, I wish to apply to my daughter, Eliza R. Wilson, and her children to be following, as if the whole had be propriating her, whereof in my private entry Book. I bequeath one hundred acres of land lying on the waters of West Spring Creek in Henry County to my loving son, Joseph Porter. I now annul and bequeath of one hundred acres of land as if the same had not been made, and then will and bequeath to my said son, Joseph K. Porter, three hundred dollars to come out a bond, which I now hold on one Charles Hammel, this is say, a loan, as the money can be collected. This supplement I do pronounce to be my will and wish, regarding the bequests hereon contained. In witness of which I have hereunto set my hand and seal on the sixth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two. William Porter Will Book C, Page 43 Codicil to the Will of William Porter, deceased And whereas in the above, I neglected to mention a certain bequest, I do, therefore, in addition to the above bequest to my loving wife, Agness, a certain tract or parcel of land which I purchased for my son, William, and commonly known by the Bowing tract, containing sixty acres to be and for heres to be of during the term of her natural life and then to revert to my heirs. Signed and sealed an acknowledged at the same time as the above. Test: Robert De Bruce Joseph K. Porter William Porter Squire B. Porter was a buyer at the estate sale of Henry Stith. Will Book C, Page 142 Inventory of the Estate of W. Porter, deceased Corn and cotton $130.42 Cash on hand $219.39 Account against W. Porter $25.00 Note on H. Dunlap $20.00 Note on J. Dargan $35.00 Account on J. Lee $2.00 Note on Hanes $1000.00 Note on Tormlin $120.00 Will Book D, Page 79 William Porter was the guardian of the heirs of Aron Smith. March 14, 1835 Henry County Wills, Volume 3, July 1835-March 1838 William Porter, David Porter, Thomas K. Porter, were buyers at various estate sales. Thomas K. Porter was a Commissioner and a Clerk. Will Book D, Page 137 Settlement with Executors of the Estate of William Porter, Sr., deceased Amount in the hand of the Executors $6875.69 Amount paid Thomas White $454.50 Amount paid George B. Wilcox $291.50 Amount paid David Wilson $726.00 Amount paid A. Waid $915.00 Amount paid George Porter $969.51 Amount paid Joseph Porter $1008.51 Amount paid John Porter $1008.51 Amount paid James Porter $330.51 Amount paid Rebecca Porter $18.56 Amount paid Mary Porter $29.43 Amount paid William Porter $406.51 Amount paid Thomas K. Porter $225.51 Leaves a balance of $261.58 remaining in the hands of the Executors. George B. Willson, Executor George M. Porter, Executor R. C. Brown, Comm. William Caldwell, Comm. James Leeper, Comm. Henry County Wills, Volume 4, Dec. 1837-May 1841 William Porter and James D. Porter were Commissioners. William Porter, John C. Porter, Nathaniel Porter, buyer or paid from or endorsed bonds Thomas K. Porter was a Clerk and signed many documents. William Porter was Chairman of the county court and signed many times as Clerk. Thomas K. Porter was an administrator of the estate of A. Davis. John C. Porter was administrator of the estate of William Bowmer. James D. Porter was appointed Executor of the estate of James C. Journey. James D. Porter was administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Beasley. Col. William Porter and Major John C. Porter were asked to evaluate property in the estate of Ruben Bomar, Sr. William Porter was named an Executor and John C. Porter was a witness. June 28, 1839. Henry County Wills, Volume 5, Feb. 1830-Jan. 1843 Thomas K. Porter is a Commissioner. Thomas K. Porter, William Porter, J. C. Porter, buyer or had a note or account William Porter is a Clerk and sign many documents. John C. Porter is the administrator of the estate of William Walters. June 30, 1841. John C. Porter is the administrator of the estate of William Bomar. Oct. 21, 1841. John C. Porter is the administrator of the estate of John H. Latta. Nov. 12, 1841 Thomas K. Porter is the administrator of the estate of Norflet and Ann Eliza Caldwell. April 27, 1842. Nathaniel Porter is the Guardian for ? Revis. Jan. 2, 1843. Henry County Wills, Volume 6, Jan. 1841-Oct. 1845 A. Porter is the executor of the estate of Morris Stroud. Mar. 10 1844 Thomas Crawford's will, dated Oct. 4, 1843, names his daughter, Elizabeth Porter, wife of George M. Porter. George M. Porter was named as an Executor of the estate. J. D. Porter, J. C. Porter, Wade & Porter, Dr. J. D. Porter, James Porter, James D. Porter, John C. Porter, Thomas Porter, were buyers or had notes or accounts at various estate sales. William Porter signed as Clerk many documents. John C. Porter was Administrator of the estate of Coleman Jones. John C. Porter was a Commissioner. John C. Porter was Administrator of the estate of Thomas Williams. John C. Porter was Administrator of the estate of Gabriel Holmes. Nathaniel Porter was Executor of the estate of Morris Stroud. Thomas K. Porter is Chairman of the County Court. Will Book F, Page 152 William Porter's will is dated Sep. 18, 1843. I would copy the will here, but he uses no names, except for his Executors, Thomas K. and George M. Porter. He mentions in his will his "daughter or daughters" several times, making it appear that he had no sons at all. Henry County Wills, Volume 7, Dec. 23. 1844-Nov 2, 1846 Will Book G, Page 13 Inventory of the estate of George M. Porter. Nov. 3, 1845. Mentions Scrug & Porter and McCampbell & Porter. Negros: Man Couzen, Austin, Henry, James, Moses, Fryday, Titus Woman Moriah and child Mary Ann, aged 14 years Woman Cloe and child Mary Jane, 14 years Woman Sarah and child Hester, 12 years Woman Adaline and child Ellen, aged 3 years Woman Mary and child Anne, aged 2 years Boy John, 8 years Boy Henry, aged 10 years Boy Lafayette, aged 7 years Boy Albert, aged 6 years Boy James, aged 4 years Boy Nelson, aged 10 years G. H. Porter, G. M. Porter, Thomas K. Porter, George W. Porter, J. C. Porter, N. Porter, James D. Porter, John C. Porter, Nat Porter, William Porter, were buyers or had notes or accounts with various estates. George M. Porter's administrators appropriated $500.00 for the support of his widow for one year. John C. Porter was Sheriff. Dec. 1845. John C. Porter was Administrator of the estate of Elijah M. Lourey. June 2, 1846. Nathaniel Porter was Administrator of the estate of Zachariah Wyatt. Sep. 7, 1846.

Hi Bee, Here are your Bowden and Porter lookups. The entries are too numerous for me to do them all in full. I will abbreviate some entries rather than transcribe them. If any entry would be of critical interest to you, I will then give the details. Bowden Henry County Wills, Volume 1 Will Book A, Page 114 Samuel McGowen, Trustee Bond. Recorded 23rd March 1826. We, Samuel McGowen, John A. Newland, William Stewart, James Greer, and Elias Bowden, and Thomas Haynes, are bound to John Studdurt, Chairman of the County Court, in the sum of two thousand dollars, this 14th day of December 1825. The condition of the obligation is such that Samuel McGowen is appointed Trustee of Henry County, for the term of two years. If he shall faithfully keep and pay over all monies which come into his hand, and shall keep fair and regular accounts, then this obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force. Samuel McGowen J. A. Newland William Stewart James Greer Elias Bowden Will Book B, Page 52 J. J. Bowden had a note of $5.80 to the estate of William Mobley. Dated between October and December, 1829. Henry County Wills, Volume 2 Inventory of the estate of Fielding Veasey includes a note from Benjamin Bowden for $19.00. Elias Bowden is the administrator of the estate. Not dated, but other entries are for June, 1830. Purchasers at the estate sale for Fielding Veasey included Dempsey Bowden, Thomas Bowden, Jesse Bowden, Lyon Bowden and Benjamin Bowden. Not dated, but other entries are for June, 1830. Benjamin Bowden was a purchaser at the estate sale for Organ House. Purchasers at the estate sale for William Phillips included Thomas Bowden, Benjamin Bowden, Dempsey Bowden, and Jesse Bowden. December 3, 1832. The estate of Samuel W. Flemming held a note from Dempsey Bowden for $6.05. The estate of Daniel Hanssborough held notes from Thomas Bowden and Dempsey Bowden. Dempsey Bowden and J. W. Taylor were the signers of the allowance for Sarah Davis, widow of Cyrus Davis. Charles Bowden was one of the signers of the allowance for Mary Brooks, widow of Jesse Brooks. There were a few other entries where the same Bowden men were buyers or had notes owed to estates. Henry County Wills, Volume 3, July 1835-March 1838 Benjamin Bowden, Dempsey Bowden, Jesse Bowden, Thomas Bowden, Elias Bowden were buyers or had vouchers with various estates and estate sales. Thomas Bowden was still a Commissioner. Will Book D, Page 240 Thomas Bowden was an administrator of the estate of James M. Daniel. Dec. 5, 1836 Will Book D, Page 257 Elias Bowden was an administrator of the estate of Fielding L. Veasey. Oct. 22, 1836 Will Book D, Page 187 Thomas Bowden was Guardian for the heirs of Fielding Veasey. Feb. 5, 1838 Henry County Wills, Volume 4, Dec. 1837-May 1841 D. Bowden, J. W. Bowden, B. T. Bowden, Dempsey Bowden, Benjamin Bowden, Thomas Bowden, were buyers or had accounts or notes or was paid from various estates. B. T. Bowden was administrator for the estate of Abraham Lumbrick. July 1, 1839 Henry County Wills, Volume 5, Feb. 1830-Jan. 1843 Elias Bowden, Thomas Bowden, A. Bowden, Clay Bowden, buyer B. T. Bowden was an administrator of the estate of Abraham Lumbrick. Oct. 6, 1841. Will Book F, Page 161 Will of Elias Bowden, deceased I. Elias Bowden, of Henry County, Tennessee, being in good health and memory, knowing the certainty of death, do make this my last will and testament, to wit. First, I submit my body to the earth and my sould to God who gave it, in full hope of eternal life through Christ Jesus my Lord, and now my earthly property that my God has given me, I wish to dispose of in the following manner. Second, what just debts I woe, I want the money collected if not in hand, and pay as soon as possible. Third, I want my beloved wife Celia, to have the interest of one thousand dollars during her life which is to come out of my estate when my property is sold, if not in hand or in bond, and the said money remain in the hands of my Executors, and for them to furnish her with the interest as she may want it. And to have her choice of either of my negro girls that she may think proper to make choice of to wait on her during her life, and to have one bed and furniture and to have her choice in that. And after her death to return to my children which I will name hereafter. It is my will and desire to five unto Francis Webb who calls me Uncle, three hundred dollars. Fifth, it is my will and desire to give my son Jesse W. Bowden, nine hundred dollars in addition to what I have given him heretofore, which is all I intend to give my above named son, Jesse W. Bowden. Sixth, it is my will and desire that the ballance of my children, to wit, Francis Gay, Dempsey Bowden, Thomas Bowden, Hollis Olive, though dead, her husband John Olive, to have the part that would have fell to her to dispose of as he may think proper as one of my legatees; Margaret A. Given, Jackey L. Howard, Benjamin G. Bowden, and as my Mary Searcy has had her equal share with the rest of my children heretofore and now married. The second time I cut her off as one of heirs by giving what would have fell to her, I give it to her children, to wit, Jackey Morphis, Robert Searcy, William Searcy, Jane Carter, Thomas Searcy and Mary Searcy, two hundred and fifty dollars each. Seventh, be it understood that the part that will fall to my daughter Francis Gay is to remain in the hands of my Executors and for her to have the interest of the money during her life, and after her death to be equally divided amongst her children, to wit, Eliza Jackson, Alfred Gay, Mary Gay, Martha Gay, Elbert Gay, Lunsford Gay, Thomas Gay, Jane Gay, William Gay and Marian Gay. Eighth, it is my will and desire that my servant Pressy to be at liberty to work for herself though to be under the control of my Executor, and should she become unable to support herself, it is my will that each of my legatees help to support her. Ninth, it is my will and desire that my son Dempsey Bowden, Thomas Bowden and Benjamin T. Bowden, execute this my last will and testament, in writing whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and fixed my seal this day of November 1842. Test: Thomas L. Daniel Person Yates Elias Bowden Henry County Wills, Volume 6, Jan. 1841-Oct. 1845 Will Book F, Page 243 List of buyers of the estate of Elias Bowden. Includes Mrs. Bowden, Jesse W. Bowden, Elias Bowden, Mathew T. Bowden, B. T. Bowden, Robert Bowden, Benjamin T. Bowden, Demsey Bowden, Allen Bowden. Not dated. Turner Bowden, B. T. Bowden, Demsey Bowden, R. D. Bowden, Elias Bowden, B. F. Bowden, Benjamin Bowden, were buyers at various estates. B. T. Bowden, Thomas Bowden and D. Bowden were administrators of the estate of Francis Welsh. Will Book F, Page 235 Will of Francis Webb I, Francis Webb of Henry County and state of Tennessee, being sound in mind and memory know the certainty of death, do make this my last will and testament, to wit. First, I submit my body to the earth and my soul to God who gave it in full hope of eternal life through Christ Jesus my Lord. Secondly, what earthly property it hath pleased God to bless me with, I wish to dispose of in manner and for to wit. I wish all my just debts to be paid, if any. Fourth, it is my will and desire that the ballance hereafter name, to wit, Francis Gray, Demsey Bowden, Thomas Bowden, Mary Olive, the wife of John Olive, Margaret W. Guinn, Jackey L. Howard, Benjamin T. Bowden, and Jesse W. Bowden. Firth, it is my will and desire that Demsey Bowden, Thomas Bowden and Benjamin T. Bowden execute this my last will and testament. In testimony where of, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 5th day of May 1843. Test: Thomas L. Daniel Person Yates Francis (X) Webb Henry County Wills, Volume 7, Dec. 23. 1844-Nov 2, 1846 B. T. Bowden and T. Bowden were witnesses to the will of John Brooks. July 13, 1843 B. T. Bowden, D. Bowden, Thomas Bowden, Benjamin T. Bowden, Turner Bowden, Dempsey Bowden, E. Bowden, were buyers or had notes or accounts at various estate sales. B. T. Bowden, T. Bowden, and D. Bowden were Executors of the estate of Frances Webb. Nov 2, 1846. Good luck. Peggy

Peggy, I am looking for parents of Mary Ann LEE who was born 1824-29 in TN and married James H. Hall 12 Mar 1842 in Henry county. Do you have anything on LEE? Thank you. Ena ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2004 12:44 AM Subject: Re: [TNHENRY] WILL BOOKS OF HENRY CO > Hurray!!! Thanks so much, Laura. You're wonderful. > > I get these books for birthdays, Mother's Day, Valentine's, Christmas. I > just tell folks what I want and they order them online. Couldn't be easier. > And reasonably priced. Just right for college age children and those just > starting out in life to give something you really want and will get a lot of use > from. I'd much rather get one of these books than a tee shirt or costume > jewelry. It's a win, win situation. > > Don't mean to sound like an advertisement (yes, I do), but these books are a > great help and Simmons Publications does lots of other counties and several > other states that would be of interest to folks in this area. Check out > their web site. > > Had to go to a bridal shower tonight so the lookups will be delayed, but I > will get to them. > > Peggy > > > ==== TNHENRY Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, politicalannouncements, current events, items for sale, personal > messages, flames, etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be > grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett > [email protected] > > ============================== > You can manage your RootsWeb-Review subscription from > http://newsletters.rootsweb.com/ >

Hurray!!! Thanks so much, Laura. You're wonderful. I get these books for birthdays, Mother's Day, Valentine's, Christmas. I just tell folks what I want and they order them online. Couldn't be easier. And reasonably priced. Just right for college age children and those just starting out in life to give something you really want and will get a lot of use from. I'd much rather get one of these books than a tee shirt or costume jewelry. It's a win, win situation. Don't mean to sound like an advertisement (yes, I do), but these books are a great help and Simmons Publications does lots of other counties and several other states that would be of interest to folks in this area. Check out their web site. Had to go to a bridal shower tonight so the lookups will be delayed, but I will get to them. Peggy

Peggy, Thank you for being so gracious! Certainly do appreciate your efforts! Edith

Peggy, Thanks for the advertising. I have new microfilm of Henry County Wills which covers Dec 1844 to January 1863, so I will be putting out new books of this in the near future. Laura Willis >From: [email protected] >Reply-To: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [TNHENRY] WILL BOOKS OF HENRY CO?? >Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2004 11:56:35 EDT > >Hi Joan, > >Yes, I have the will books that are available at this time. They only go >up >to around 1846. Sure wish Simmons Publications would do some more. Are >you >guys listening??? > >Let me know if I can help you. > >Peggy > > >==== TNHENRY Mailing List ==== >NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, >politicalannouncements, current events, items for sale, personal >messages, flames, etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be >grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett >[email protected] > >============================== >Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration >Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/

Would there Be any, Ratterree Moody or Olivers in these will books? Thanks in advance. Thanks for your time Bill Ratterree [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Delanie Alcorn-Jones" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2004 6:45 PM Subject: RE: [TNHENRY] OLD WILL BOOKS!! > Would there happen to be in Waddles or Waddells (any other variation) in > the > Will books? I'm having the dickens of a time finding info on a couple of > mine and they lived in both Henry & Carroll. > > Thanks so much! > > Delanie > > > > ==== TNHENRY Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, > politicalannouncements, current events, items for sale, personal > messages, flames, etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be > grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen > Burnett > [email protected] > > ============================== > Gain access to over two billion names including the new Immigration > Collection with an Ancestry.com free trial. Click to learn more. > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=4930&sourceid=1237 > >

Markham Henry County Wills, Volume 3 Will Book D, Page 150 D. Markham owed a note to the estate of George Gibson. Dated December 28, 1835. Will Book D, Page 170 John Markham had a judgment against him for $1.50 to the estate of Z. W. Thompson. Dated November 29, 1837. That ends the entries for Marcum/Markham and Younger in the Henry County Wills, Volumes 1-7.

Younger Henry County Wills, Volume 1 Will Book A, Page 75 Benjamin Younger was a buyer at the estate sale of Jacob Meek. Not dated, but between two entries for February 8th, 1825.

Slayton/Slayten Henry County Wills, Volume 5 Will Book B, Page 64 Return of Arthur Slayton, Guardian of Wallis and John Willoughby, minor heirs of Andrew Willoughby, deceased Received 15th of October 1828 $8.00 April 29 1829 $9.60 Received a note on John Williams for $93.62 1/2 Received a note on H. Brown and E. Foster for $75.75 Received a note on Samuel and Will Roberts for $17.85 Henry County Wills, Volume 6 Will Book F, Page 198 George W. Slayten purchased a cow and calf from the estate of "unreadable" on the 4th of February, 1844. This ends the entries for Slayton/Slayten/Slayden in the Henry County Wills, Volumes 1-7.