[NEW] FLATT, BEVERLY vs HOWELL, CAROLINE, et al Circuit 1907 BILL OF COMPLAINT: Beverly Flatt and Howard Flatt, residents of Jackson Co. against Caroline Howel and husband John Howel, Mary Howel and husband John Howel, Mollie Cornwell, John Cornwell, Cora Holmes, Mack Cornwell, Maggie Cornwell [a minor], Sampson Flatt, Burnette Holland and husband Millard Holland, Maggie Pate and husband Henry Pate, Alex Flatt, Defendants, of Jackson Co., TN. Alexander Flatt died intestate 17 January 1907 in Jackson County, Tennessee, left surviving all the Complainants and Defendants who are his children and grand children except Millard Holland and Henry Pate also Hary [sic] Flatt, Hariette Richardson are the only heirs at law of the said deceased Alexander Flatt. Died seized and possessed of land in 3rd District bounded north by Jerry Richardson, east by Wade Ray, south by Bill Knight, west by Clarance Holland and Ben Witcher. The Cornwell children and Mrs. Holmes are grandchildren of Alexander and will inherit the share of their mother Louise Cornwell who is dead. Caroline Howell purchased the interest of Henry Flatt and Harritee [sic] Richardson. Maggie Cornwell is a minor under age 21. 4 Feby 1907. s/s H. M. Flatt [NOTE: The most understandable list of descendants/heirs is the following, prepared and signed by Court Clerk G. Lee McGlosson - mlj]: "Prorata Sheet: - Alexander Flatt left Eleven original heirs, as follows, each of whom are entitled to one Eleventh of $393.35, making a prorata of $35.75 to each to wit:- Bevelly Flatt 1 share $35.75 Caroline Howell 1 share 35.75 Mary Howell 1 share 35.75 Henry Flatt 1 share 35.75 Louise Cornwell, dead her heirs Five in number are each entitled to one fifth of their Mothers share, $7.15, to wit:- Mollie Cornwell 7.15 John Corwell [sic] 7.15 Cora Holmes 7.15 Mack Cornwell 7.15 Maggie Cornwell 7.15 Sampson Flatt 1 share 35.75 Harriett Richardson 1 share 35.75 Alexander Flatt (Jr) 1 share 35.75 Burnettie Holland 1 share 35.75 Maggie Pate 1 share 35.75 Howard Flatt 1 share 35.75 Respectfully submitted to the May term of Hon, County Court 1909." SETTLEMENT 13 October 1908, included among other items: Paid G. F. M. Russell Jany 18, 1908 for Coffin & Box for dec. $22.50. Paid J. G. & C. A. Howell for season of Calf & Telephone Message for Coffin for Alex Flatt Dec'd date 10-05-08, $1.35. Paid M. E. Jenkins date Feb 25, 1907 for waiting on Alex Flatt in time of his illness $10. Paid O. L. Sloan 2-23-07 for waiting on Alex Flatt in time of his illness, $.75. REPORT OF SALE: In obedience to decree July term 1907, land was advertised and sold 7 September 1907, G. M. Holland being high bid at $1425, 20% down and notes, with A. J. Howell and John G. Howell as security. Land in 3rd Dist., bounded north by Jere Richardson, east by Wade Ray, south by Bill Knight and west by Clarence Holland and Ben Witcher. PETITION: John G. Howell and wife Caroline offered $1475 to G. M. Holland for land. If offer is accepted, A. J. Howell, Tobe Richardson and J. G. Howell agree to bind selves as security. 15 November 1907. s/s A. J. Howell, Tobe Richardson, J. G. Howell DEPOSITION [No date]: William Knight age 38, live in Highland, Tenn. My land joins land in the case. Know all the heirs and parties. Heirs are Bev Flatt, Caroline Howell, Jim Howell, Howard Flatt, Mary Howel, Mollie Cornwell, John Cornwell, Cora Holmes, Mack Cornwell, Maggie Cornwell who is a minor, Sampson Flatt, Burnette Holland, Maggie Pate, Alex Flatt, all adults except Maggie Cornwell. Don't know if Mack Cornwell is of age or not. Think there are 75 acres in the tract. William [his X mark] Knight G. S. Howell, age 50. Land is worth $1000, rent $125 per year. Not suitable for partition among heirs. s/s J. S. Howell AMENDED BILL OF COMPLAINT: John Cornwell and Mack Cornwell are residents of the State of Texas. 11 March 1907. s/s Bevaly Flatt DEPOSITIONS - Following testified as to value of land/rent [No date]: Ridley Sholders, live one-fourth mile, in Bagdad. s/s T. B. Dixon [X] John Woodsides [X] Tobias Richardson s/s Beverly Flatt. I am a son of Alexander Flatt. He said he rented to Alex and Howard. s/s Alex Flatt. Rented with Howard as partners on the thirds. s/s W. A. Flatt Howard Flatt. [Ditto]. s/s H. M. Flatt C. F. Howell, age 32, occupation farmer, live near Highland, one-half mile. About 40 acres in cultivation. s/s C. F. Howell Albert Howell age 26. Live Highland, occupation farmer. s/s A. C. Howell INVENTORY & SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY: Itemizes items, purchaser, cost. No bible. Total $431.83. 24 June 1907.

FYI Caroline Adeville Flatt 25 Mar 1853- 21 Oct 1926 md about 1870 to John Gid Howell 17 May 1848 - 1 oct 1926 Jackson Co. (d/o of Alex. F. Flatt & Sarah Salle Lee Dixon) Sampson Ferrell Flatt 22 Nov 1861 Jackson Co., Tn; 18 Nov 1949; md 1 Oct 1888 to Martha Elizabeth Sisco 22 Aug 1860 Jackson Co - 30 Mar 1939 prob Jackson Co. (s/o Alex. F. and Sallie) Belvy (Bev) Flatt a s/o Alex & Sallie also. Md Martha Jane (called Matt) Flatt (also her maiden name. Howard Maxwell Flatt md Sarah Elizabeth (Lizzie) Williams (he also s/o Alex and Sallie) Mary Eugene Flatt 1 Mar 1855 - 13 Oct 1945 - md 7 Aug 1873 to James Campbell (Jim) Howell...she d/o Alex and Sallie Maggie Flatt 26 Jan 1869 Jackson Co - 17 Dec 1935 Jackson Co md 8 Nov 1895 to Octave Henry Pate - she d/o Alex and Sallie. Harriett Regina Flatt md Dock Lane Richardson (have some dates but no ch shown) she d/o Alex and Sallie) Cora Etta Cornwell (d/o of Frances Louise Flatt and sp of Herman Alster Holmes, and a grdau of Alex and Sallie.) FYI Benjamin (Ben) Witcher b abt 1814 md Mary A. Richardson....Ben is s/o Booker (Bowker) Witcher and Rachael (Sally) Jenkins...(Witcher family also md into Holland family - Lester Holland first wife was a Witcher. I imagine this same Ben Witcher re the document. The ch of Alex and Sallie Belvy Bev Caroline Adeville Mary Eugene Henry Hamlet Frances Louise Sampson Ferrell Harriett Regina Bernettie E. Maggie William Alexander (Alex) Howard Maxwell Rose Flatt - do not have dates but believe prob born after 1875 or after 1871...Her tombstone has only Rose died infant. (if anyone has more re her would like to have it). this may help re the info below. Melba ----- Original Message ----- From: Karen<mailto:kpritchett@mkp-law.com> To: tnsmith@rootsweb.com<mailto:tnsmith@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 1:03 PM Subject: [TNSMITH] Court Recs involving Millard & Burnette Holland and theFlatt family [NEW] FLATT, BEVERLY vs HOWELL, CAROLINE, et al Circuit 1907 BILL OF COMPLAINT: Beverly Flatt and Howard Flatt, residents of Jackson Co. against Caroline Howel and husband John Howel, Mary Howel and husband John Howel, Mollie Cornwell, John Cornwell, Cora Holmes, Mack Cornwell, Maggie Cornwell [a minor], Sampson Flatt, Burnette Holland and husband Millard Holland, Maggie Pate and husband Henry Pate, Alex Flatt, Defendants, of Jackson Co., TN. Alexander Flatt died intestate 17 January 1907 in Jackson County, Tennessee, left surviving all the Complainants and Defendants who are his children and grand children except Millard Holland and Henry Pate also Hary [sic] Flatt, Hariette Richardson are the only heirs at law of the said deceased Alexander Flatt. Died seized and possessed of land in 3rd District bounded north by Jerry Richardson, east by Wade Ray, south by Bill Knight, west by Clarance Holland and Ben Witcher. The Cornwell children and Mrs. Holmes are grandchildren of Alexander and will inherit the share of their mother Louise Cornwell who is dead. Caroline Howell purchased the interest of Henry Flatt and Harritee [sic] Richardson. Maggie Cornwell is a minor under age 21. 4 Feby 1907. s/s H. M. Flatt [NOTE: The most understandable list of descendants/heirs is the following, prepared and signed by Court Clerk G. Lee McGlosson - mlj]: "Prorata Sheet: - Alexander Flatt left Eleven original heirs, as follows, each of whom are entitled to one Eleventh of $393.35, making a prorata of $35.75 to each to wit:- Bevelly Flatt 1 share $35.75 Caroline Howell 1 share 35.75 Mary Howell 1 share 35.75 Henry Flatt 1 share 35.75 Louise Cornwell, dead her heirs Five in number are each entitled to one fifth of their Mothers share, $7.15, to wit:- Mollie Cornwell 7.15 John Corwell [sic] 7.15 Cora Holmes 7.15 Mack Cornwell 7.15 Maggie Cornwell 7.15 Sampson Flatt 1 share 35.75 Harriett Richardson 1 share 35.75 Alexander Flatt (Jr) 1 share 35.75 Burnettie Holland 1 share 35.75 Maggie Pate 1 share 35.75 Howard Flatt 1 share 35.75 Respectfully submitted to the May term of Hon, County Court 1909." SETTLEMENT 13 October 1908, included among other items: Paid G. F. M. Russell Jany 18, 1908 for Coffin & Box for dec. $22.50. Paid J. G. & C. A. Howell for season of Calf & Telephone Message for Coffin for Alex Flatt Dec'd date 10-05-08, $1.35. Paid M. E. Jenkins date Feb 25, 1907 for waiting on Alex Flatt in time of his illness $10. Paid O. L. Sloan 2-23-07 for waiting on Alex Flatt in time of his illness, $.75. REPORT OF SALE: In obedience to decree July term 1907, land was advertised and sold 7 September 1907, G. M. Holland being high bid at $1425, 20% down and notes, with A. J. Howell and John G. Howell as security. Land in 3rd Dist., bounded north by Jere Richardson, east by Wade Ray, south by Bill Knight and west by Clarence Holland and Ben Witcher. PETITION: John G. Howell and wife Caroline offered $1475 to G. M. Holland for land. If offer is accepted, A. J. Howell, Tobe Richardson and J. G. Howell agree to bind selves as security. 15 November 1907. s/s A. J. Howell, Tobe Richardson, J. G. Howell DEPOSITION [No date]: William Knight age 38, live in Highland, Tenn. My land joins land in the case. Know all the heirs and parties. Heirs are Bev Flatt, Caroline Howell, Jim Howell, Howard Flatt, Mary Howel, Mollie Cornwell, John Cornwell, Cora Holmes, Mack Cornwell, Maggie Cornwell who is a minor, Sampson Flatt, Burnette Holland, Maggie Pate, Alex Flatt, all adults except Maggie Cornwell. Don't know if Mack Cornwell is of age or not. Think there are 75 acres in the tract. William [his X mark] Knight G. S. Howell, age 50. Land is worth $1000, rent $125 per year. Not suitable for partition among heirs. s/s J. S. Howell AMENDED BILL OF COMPLAINT: John Cornwell and Mack Cornwell are residents of the State of Texas. 11 March 1907. s/s Bevaly Flatt DEPOSITIONS - Following testified as to value of land/rent [No date]: Ridley Sholders, live one-fourth mile, in Bagdad. s/s T. B. Dixon [X] John Woodsides [X] Tobias Richardson s/s Beverly Flatt. I am a son of Alexander Flatt. He said he rented to Alex and Howard. s/s Alex Flatt. Rented with Howard as partners on the thirds. s/s W. A. Flatt Howard Flatt. [Ditto]. s/s H. M. Flatt C. F. Howell, age 32, occupation farmer, live near Highland, one-half mile. About 40 acres in cultivation. s/s C. F. Howell Albert Howell age 26. Live Highland, occupation farmer. s/s A. C. Howell INVENTORY & SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY: Itemizes items, purchaser, cost. No bible. Total $431.83. 24 June 1907. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TNSMITH-request@rootsweb.com<mailto:TNSMITH-request@rootsweb.com> with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message