32. John Thomas. SCOTT was born in 1794 in Granville Co., NC. He died after 1850 in Madison or Jackson Co., AL. He married Mary KNOX on 5 Dec 1820 in Sneedsborough, NC. John was counted in a census in 1830 in Madison Co., AL. He was counted in a census 1 on 24 Oct 1850 in Madison Co., AL. He was employed 2 as School Teacher on 24 Oct 1850 in Madison Co., AL. [Parents]
Info from research for this line was done by Dorothy Scott Johnson, 2409 Gadbury Lane, Huntsville, AL
John T. was listed in several Jones and Ganrud books Vol. 138, p. 80 and Vol. 162, p. 98.
Compiled by Cleo Morrison.
HUSBAND - John T. SCOTT
Original research for this line was done by Dorothy Scott Johnson of 2409 Gadbory Lane, Huntsville, AL. John T. Scott lived 9 miles east of Huntsville,Madison County, AL. The 1850 census of Madison County, AL shows John T. living in the household of his daughter Eliza Esslinger and husband Thomas along with two other daughters are listed also, Carolina and Eugeny (Eugenia). It shows John T, as 56 years old and a school teacher. He had one other son William Samuel that came from Tishomingo County, MS to Ellis County, TX in 1854 and then to Fannin County, TX ca 1866. He married to Mary KNOX daughter of Samuel KNOX and Elizabeth HOUGH on 22 Dec. 1820. (Vol 101 Newspapers Jones/Ganrud bks). The town of Sneedborough became known as MORVEN.
Child 3 - Eugenia SCOTT
It is believed that Eugenia possibly married a Willia Whitaker, May 1881 in DeSota Parish, LA. Source: Lisa Williams, GWill174436@aol.com.
Child 6 - Eliza Ann SCOTT
Information for these three siblings; Eliza, Carolina, and Eugenia came from research of Lisa Williams, 1439 Highland Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666.
-----Possible on 1830 Federal Census for Madison County, Alabama.
Line number: 12
Name of the county, city, ward, town, township, parish, precinct, hundred, or district: 4th Range, Madison County, AL
Name: John T. Scott
Of five and under ten: 2 males
Of thirty and under forty: 1 maleUnder five years of age: 1
Of five and under ten: 1
Of twenty and under thirty: 2Slaves: Males:
Of ten and under twenty-four: 1Total: 8
-----1850 Census - Ancestry.com (Image 1 of 88)
State: AL
County: Madison
Enumerator: Levi Hinds
Date: 24 Oct 1850
Enumerator Dist: 35John T. Scott is living in household of Thomas Esslinger.
Dwelling: 2
Family: 2Esslinger, Thomas, 24, Male, Farmer, TN
Esslinger, Eliza, 23, Female, AL
Scott, John T, 56, M, W, School Teacher, AL
Scott, Carolina, 18, F, W, AL, In school
Scott, Eugeny, 16, F, W, AL, In school
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33. Mary KNOX was born in 1799. She died after 1830 in Madison Co., AL. [Parents]
40. John FORTENBERRY.John married Jane RAINWATER. [Parents]
41. Jane RAINWATER. Jane was counted in a census 1 on 26 Jul 1860 in Cherokee Co., AL. She resided 2 on 26 Jul 1860 in Cherokee Co., AL.
1860 Federal Census find Jane living with John R. Fortenberry and his wife, Harriett in Cherokee County, AL.
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48. Abraham SKIDMORE was born on 3 May 1797 in Madison Co., KY. He died on 15 Jun 1861 in Skidmore's Prairie, Lamar Co., TX. He married Celia THOMPSON on 10 Feb 1850 in Lamar Co., TX. Abraham was employed 1 as Farmer on 30 Oct 1850 in Lamar Co., TX. He was counted in a census 2 on 30 Oct 1850 in Lamar Co., TX. He was counted in a census 3 on 13 Aug 1860 in Lamar Co., TX. He was employed 4 as Farmer on 13 Aug 1860 in Lamar Co., TX. [Parents]
Another researcher shows children not listed by me as:
Lucy Amanda Skidmore, F, Feb 1850
Nancy Skidmore, F-----
1850 Federal Census - Ancestry.com
State: TX
County: Lamar
City, township: Precinct #2
Enumeration Date: 30 Oct 1850
Enumerator: Thos. Levelling
Page: 272
Dwelling: 95
Family: 95Abraham Skidmore, 52, M, W, Farmer, $15,138.00, KY
Emily Skidmore, 32, F, W, TN
William Skidmore, 21, M, W, Farmer, AL
John Skidmore, 19, M, W, Farmer, AL
Nancy Skidmore, 9, F, W, TX
Mary E. Skidmore, 7, F, W, TX
Lucy A. Skidmore, 6/12, F, W, TX
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1860 Census - Ancestry.com
State: TX
County: Lamar
City, township: Precinct #6
Enumeration Date: 13 Aug 1860
Enumerator: Wm. Fletcher Logan
Page: 2
Dwelling: 6
Family: 61. A. Skidmore, 62, M, W, Farmer, $20,000. $5,000, KY
2. Emily Skidmore, 47, F, W, SC
3. Lucy A. Skidmore, 9,F, W, Texas, Attended school
4. Francis C. Skidmore, 7, M, W, Texas, Attended school
5. Alice Skidmore, 5, F, W, Texas
6. Mary Skidmore, 3, F, W, Texas
7. Wm. Skidmore, 30, M, W, Farmer, Ala.
8. Nancy Skidmore, 17, F, W, Texas
9. Mary C. Skidmore, 15, F, W, Texas, Attended school
-----Genealogical Records: Early Texas Settlers 1700s - 1800s
Republic of Texas: Poll Lists for 1846, Surnames, S-T, Page 154
@MyFamily.com, Inc. June 23, 2003Listing shows the following as living in Lamar County in 1946:
1. Skidmore, Abraham, Lamar Co.
2. Skidmore, Joh, Lamar Co.
3. Skidmore, S.B., Lamar Co.
4. Skidmore, Thomas, Lamar Co.
5. Skidmore, William, Lamar Co.
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49. Celia THOMPSON was born on 27 Jun 1804 in Chester District, SC. She died on 18 Oct 1847 in Bairdstown, Lamar Co., TX.
56. Willis William DAVIS was born about 1807 in GA. He died after 1880 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL. He married Martha WILLINGHAM on 4 Apr 1829 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL. Willis was counted in a census 1 on 3 Dec 1850 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL. He was employed 2 as Farmer on 3 Dec 1850 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL. He was employed 3 as Farmer on 27 Jul 1860 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL. He was counted in a census 4 on 27 Jul 1860 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL. He was counted in a census 5 on 28 Jun 1870 in New Lexington, Tuscaloosa Co., AL. He was employed 6 as Farmer on 28 Jun 1870 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL. He was employed 7 as Retired Farmer on 18 Jun 1880 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL. He was counted in a census 8 on 18 Jun 1880 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL. [Parents]
Willis Davis found in:
Alabama, 1800-1900 Marriage Index
Comments: The gender of Willis Davis is male.
Spouse: Martha Willingham
Marriage Date: 9 Apr 1829
County: Tuscaloosa
Notes: This record can be found in the County Court Records, Film #1290745 - 1290749
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http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=gamoon&id=I2261Columbia>Walton Co., GA Moons/Willinghams
Enteries: 1654 Updated: Tue Jan 10 23:17:45 2003
Contact: Karen Dale KDale6099@aol.com
ID: I2261
Name: Willis Davis
Given Name: Willis
Surname: Davis
Sex: M
Note: Name as "heir" of Thomas Willingham in Elizabeth Davis' estate settlement.
_____
1860, Tuscaloosa, p. 708 # 1030/1090
Willis Davis 53 b. GA Farmer 4800 23,270
Martha 50, b. GA
William 17 b. AL
Willis 14 AL
Rebecca 10 AL
Georgian V. 8 AL
Miles 1 ALBirth: ABT 1807 in Georgia
Marriage: 1 Martha Willingham b: ABT 1810 in Georgia
Married: 4 Apr 1829 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL
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1850 Census - Ancestry.com
State: AL
County: Tuscaloosa
City: District 2
Enumeration Date: 3 Dec 1850
Enumerator: E. A. Powell
Page: 225
Dwelling: 465
Family: 465Davis, William, 42, M, W, Farmer, $1200.00, GA
Davis, Martha, 37, F, W, GA
Davis, Nathaniel, 17, M, W, Farmer, AL, Attended School
Davis, Margaret, 15, F, W, AL (twin), Attended School
Davis, Catherine, 15, F, W, AL (twin), Attended School
Davis, Eli, 12, F, W, AL
Davis, Martha, 10, F, W, AL
Davis, William, 8, M, W, AL
Davis, Doctor N., 6, M, W, AL
Davis, Rebecca, 3/12, F, W, AL
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1860 Cesnsus - Ancestry.com
Page: 730
State: AL
County: Tuscaloosa
City: Division: Fosters
Film: Rool M653_25
Enumeration Date: 27 Jul 1860
Enumerator: R.A. Gibbs
Dwelling: 1030
Family: 1090Davis, Willis, 53, M, W, Farmer, $4800.00, $23,270.00, GA
Davis, Martha, 50, F, W, GA
Davis, William, 17, M, W, AL, Attended school
Davis, Willis, 14, M, W, AL, Attended school
Davis, Rebecca, 10, F, W, AL, Attended school
Davis, Georgian V., 8, F, W, AL, Attended school
Davis, Miles, 1, F, W, AL-----
1870 Census - Ancestry.com
Page: 2
State: AL
County: Tuscaloosa
City, township: Precinct No. 2
Post Office: New Lexington
Enumeration Date: 28 Jun 1870
Enumerator: F. Duncan
Film: M593_43
Dwelling: 11
Family: 11Davis, Willis, 63, Male, White, Farmer, $2500.00, GA
Davis, Martha, 53, Female, White, Keeping House, GA
Davis, Doctor W., 22, Male, White, Work's on farm, AL
Davis, Rebecca, 18, Female, White, Attending school, AL
Davis, Georgia V., 16, Female, White, Attending school, AL
Johnson, David, 10, Male, White, Attending school, AL
Johnson, Harvey, 7, Male, White, Attending school, ALDwelling: 15
Family: 15Stanley, David H., 34, Male, White, Merchant, $1250.00, $500.00, AL
Stanley, Henrietta, 33, Female, White, Keeping house, AL
Stanely, Sarah E., 10, Female, White, Attending school, AL
Stanley, Lina L., 5, Female, White, Attending School, AL
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1880 Census - Ancestry.com
State: Alabama
County: Tuscaloosa
Beat #2
Page: 16
Enumeration District: 151
Supervisor's District: 2
Enumeration District: 18 June 1880
Dwelling: 137
Family 137Davis, Willis, W, M, 72, Widowed, Retired farmer, GA, GA, GA
Also living in same dwelling:
Harbin, Bill, W, M, 20, Married, Farmer, Can not read, AL, AL, AL
Harbin, Martha, W, F, 30, Wife, Married, House Keeping, Can not read or write, GA, GA, GA
Harbin, Roocy (??), W, F, 10, Daughter, Single, AL, AL, GA
Harbin, Columbus, W, M, 7, Son, AL, AL, GA
Harbin, Elizabeth, W, F, 1, Daughter, AL, AL, GA
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57. Martha WILLINGHAM was born about 1810 in GA. She died after 1870 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL. Martha was counted in a census 1 on 3 Dec 1850 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL. She was counted in a census 2 on 27 Jul 1860 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL. She was counted in a census 3 on 28 Jun 1870 in New Lexington, Tuscaloosa Co., AL. [Parents]
58. Miles CHAPPELL was born on 5 Jun 1790 in Amelia Co., VA. He died on 24 Mar 1887 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL. He was buried in Sterling Church Cemetery, Tuscaloosa Co., AL. He married Priscilla PARKER on 12 Jul 1812 in Bedford Co., TN. Miles was employed 1 as Farmer on 19 Jun 1860 in Fayette Co., AL. He was counted in a census 2 on 19 Jun 1860 in Fayette Co., AL. He was counted in a census 3 on 28 Jun 1880 in Fayette Co., AL. [Parents]
Submitter: Anne Chappell
Subject: Miles and Priscilla Parker Chappell <http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/message/an/localities.northam.usa.states.alabama.counties.tuscaloosa/648>
Message: MILES AND PRISCILLA PARKER CHAPPELL Miles Chappell, born 5 June, 1790 in Amelia County, VA, moved to to Bedford County, TN about 1807 with his parents Susannah Moore and Abner Chappell, a Revolutionary War veteran, born in Amelia County, 12 April, 1763, died in Howard County, MO, 15 Feb 1839. In Bedford County on 12 July, 1812, Miles married Priscilla Parker, born 10 April, 1797, daughter of Mary Harris and Elijah Parker, born about 1768 and died in 1853 in Raus, Bedford County.Around 1820, Abner moved west to Howard County, MO, where he claimed bounty land for his war service. At about the same time Miles and his young family moved south to Tennesse.
The next record concerning the two of them is of Miles' selling his inheritance from his father. The deed was recorded in Howard County Deed Book S, page 395, 1841. This important document was not discovered by Phillip Chappell who wrote The Chappell Genealogy in 1900, an extensive work that was appended and reprinted in 1983. In the 1950s, Mrs. John McQueen Guttery discovered the document and worked diligently at bringing forward the Miles Chappell line in a little book, The Chappell Family. Unfortunately only one of her books is known to be available to the public, so a copy has been included with other data in a collection entitled Chappells and Stanleys of Bedford County, TN., Jasper County, GA., Fayette and Tuscaloosa Counties, AL., and Hill and Johnston Counties, TX. and donated to LDS family history centers and the library at Tuscaloosa.
At least five and possibly seven of Miles' and Priscilla's fourteen children, twelve daughters and two sons, were born in Tennessee. The others were born in Fayette County, Alabama. Miles and Priscilla lived in Fayette County south of Berry, near the Tuscaloosa County line until their very last years when they moved into the home of their daughter and son-in-law Jesse M. and Martha Stanley in Tuscaloosa County. As their children married they established homes in both counties.
Their children were
(1) Lucy, 26 June, 1813 - 27 Aug, 1838, married George W. Johnston, both buried at Pleasant Hill Cemetery at Berry;
(2) Sarah, 15 Apr, 1815 - after 1889, married Robert Berry;
(3) Permelia, 6 Feb, 1817 - 26 Oct, 1903, married Jehu Chaney Kirkland, both buried Siloam Church Cemetery, Winfield, Marion County, AL;
(4) James Harvey, 27 Feb, 1819 - 23 Jan, 1896, married Lucy Freeman, both buried at Pleasant Hill;
(5) Susanah, 6 Feb 1822, dsp, very young;
(6) Mary, 21 Mar, 1824 - before 1887, married Oliver Davis;
(7) Catherine, 27 Aug, 1826 - before 1887, married Samuel Whitson;
(8) Palatine, 29 Jan, 1929 - after 1889, married John C. Freeman;
(9) Martha Jane, 29 May, 1831 - 20 Sep, 1909, married Jesse Mercer Stanley, both buried in Sterling Cemetery near Miles and Priscilla;
(10) Lutitia, 12 May, 1833 - 25 June, 1910, married William Lucius Stanley, both buried Oak Hill Cemetery, Jasper County, AL;
(11) Caraline, 4 Aug, 1835 - after 1889, married Nathaniel Davis;
(12) Elizabeth, 22 Sep, 1837 - 6 Sep 1910, married D. C. M. T. Winn, buried Pleasant Hill;
(13) John A., 29 Nov, 1840 - after 1889, married Callester Bagwell, and
(14) Alpha Ann, 13 May 1846 - after 1889, married John Thomas. Except for Susanah, all children had issue. There were thirty-three years between the the first and last child. Lucy the eldest had married, given birth to six children, and died at age twenty-five before the birth eight years later of Alpha Ann. The only two sons were separated by more than twenty-one years.When Miles died intestate 24 Mar, 1887, and was buried in Tuscaloosa Co. in Bethlehem Church Cemetery in Sterling, just three months short of his ninety-seventh birthday, his son James Harvey Chappell and son-in-law Jesse M. Stanley were appointed administrators of his estate which would not be settled until 1894, seven years later. What had to be a monumentous task for his administrators would one day become a genealogist's bonanza. Miles had outlived four of his children. He had outlived grandchildren with heirs and even great grandchildren with heirs. All had to be traced down and accounted for, and when the final accounting was done eight members of the first generation inherited $43.96 each and some of the great great grandchildren inherited eighty-one and one-fourth cents each from an estate which had been valued at $849.00. Administrative fees, no doubt well-deserved, lawyer, and court fees had eaten away at the already meager estate that had taken so much effort to resolve. James Harvey and John A did not receive an inheritance, presumably because of the land Deeds of Gift they had received earlier from their father. At the beginning of the settling of the estate, Palatine and John C. Freeman, Alpha Ann and John Thomas, and John A. and Callister Chappell had already moved to Texas as had many of the subsequent generations. Others were living in Mississippi. This lengthy probate providing documentation of spouses, up to four generations of children, and their residence at the time, has been transcribed and is included in the Chappell and Stanley collection mentioned earlier. Also included in that collection is a list of about 750 descendants compiled from the estate record, Mrs. Guttery's work, marriage, census, and cemetery records.
Another useful and entertaining source of information on this couple is Miles' War of 1812 record, SC-14477. Because of the government red tape that was undoubtedly a nightmare for the participants, Miles's military record provides more information than many such records. Miles was drafted near Shelbyville, Bedford County, TN in November, 1814, and served in Captain John Jackson's Company, Tennessee Militia. Seventeen year old Priscilla was early pregnant with their second child. Miles served under General Andrew Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans, finished his tour of duty, was discharged honorably in May, 1815, and returned home just after the birth of his second daughter.
In Alabama, years later under the Acts of 1850 and 1855, Miles applied for and received bounty land for his service. In 1871, seventy-eight year old Miles signed a declaration of loyalty to the United States, attesting that in the recent rebellion, he had given no aid or comfort to the enemy, and requesting a pension under the provision of the act of 1871. In 1872, he was approved for a pension of $8.00 a month. September 1, 1886, Tuscaloosa attorney, S. A. M. Wood wrote a letter at the request of Miles' daughter, Martha Stanley with whom Miles and Priscilla were now living. Miles was now blind and helpless, and it was their understanding that his condition entitled him to another $4.00 a month for a total of $12.00.
Whether the paperwork cleared Washington before Miles' death is uncertain. What is evident is the aggravation poor Priscilla encountered when she tried to get her widow's pension established. The required form was not too difficult, asking the usual information: date and place of birth, enlistment, death, and a description of his appearance at the time of his enlistment. He was, Priscilla recalled, five feet, nine inches tall, with black hair, blue eyes, and fair skin. It seems that although his name was written Miles, he was called "Milo." On occasion the latter spelling had been entered in his record, and when his blindness required him to have his vouchers signed with his "X" appended, the signer had written "Milo." Questions had arisen concerning this while he still lived, but after his death, it became a major obstacle for Priscilla. Oddly they never questioned the variations of Chappell, Chappel, and Chapel. Not only did she have to explain the Miles\\Milo discrepancy, but she must show proof of their marriage which had occured just seventy-five years, less three months, before Miles died! The poor widow responded, "...so far as I know it would be impossible for me to furnish proof of our mariage for there is no one living as I know of that saw us married..." Finally she satisfied their requirements with several sworn statements regarding the actual date of Miles' death, the spelling and pronunciation of his name, and that they had lived as man and wife for at least the last forty-five years. Eleven months after his death, Priscilla got her pension retroactive back to his death date and for the full $12.00! What a fortune this must have seemed. Priscilla lived another eighteen months after the her pension was granted, and then on 27 Aug, 1889, she joined Miles in that peaceful little church cemetery in Sterling.
-----Submitter:Anne Chappell
Subject:Miles Chappell's Estate Records
Message:Miles Chappell died intestate, but his estate records
provide more genealogical data than most wills. They are recorded in
Fayette Co., but because he lived most of his life, including his
final years in Tuscaloosa Co, died and was buried there, the records
are being entered here. Due to limited, some records including a
lawsuit brought by David Stanley had to be omitted, but all
descendants names and locations from the original are included.Fayette Co., AL. Probate Court Records - Book 6 - 1890-1909 Page 362
Miles Chappell Deceased Estate of
The State of AlabamaFayette County
To the Honorable Holland M Bell Judge of Probate of Said county:
The petition of James Chappell & Jesse M Stanley inhabitants of this
State over twenty-one years of age, respectfully represents to your
Honor that Miles Chappell departed this life intestate on the day of
March 1887 more than twelve months since and no administration has
been granted to any one on said estate, said decd died leaving
property- property in this county, to the best of petitioners
knowledge information and belief, of the value of about - one
thousand dollars and not probably more: That said Miles Chappell was
at the time of his death an inhabitant of this State; That your
petitioners are the son and son in law of said deceased That the
names residences and ages of the heirs and distributees of the
estate of said decedant as your petitioners are advised and believe
are as follows -
Sarah Berry wife of Robert Berry over 21 years of age sound mind &
resided in this county.
Permelia Kirkland widow of J.C. Kirkland decd over 21 years of age
sound mind & reside in this county
James C. Chappell over 21 years sound mind reside in Tuscaloosa Co
this State-
Palatine Freeman Wife of John Freeman over 21 years of age sound
mind & resides in the State of Texas
Martha Stanley wife of Jesse M Stanley over 21 years of age sound
mind & reside in Tuscaloosa County this state.
Caroline Davis wife of N. Davis over 21 years of age sound mind
reside in this county
Elizabeth Winn widow over 21 years of age sound mind and reside in
this county
Lutitia Stanley widow of William Stanley decd over 21 years of age
sound mind and resides in Walker Co this state
John A Chapell over 21 years of age sound mind & reside in the state
of Texas
Alpha A Thomas wife of John Thomas over 21 years of age sound mind &
resides in the State of Texas
Children of Lucy Johnson deceased to wit:
1 G. W. Johnson over 21 years of age sound mind resides in this
county -
2 Permelia York widow of James York deceased over 21 years of age
sound mind resides in Texas -
3 Frederick Johnson over 21 years of age sound mind resides in
Tuscaloosa County of this statepage 363
4Lucy Johns wife of Bert Johns over 21 years of age sound mind &
resides in Walker Co. Ala
5Children of Elizabeth York decd to wit - Frederick York - Thos York
& Comodore York all over 21 yrs of age sound mind & reside in State
of Texas. 6Children of Sanford Johnson decd to wit: David Johnson
over 21 years of age sound mind & resides in this county Henry
Johnson over 21 yrs of age sound mind & resides in Texas & children
of Elizabeth Nichols decd to wit Carrie
children of Mary Davis to wit
1James Davis over 21 yrs of age sound mind & resides in this co
2Miles Davis " " " " " " " " " " " "
3John Davis " " " " " " " " " " " "
4Emily Enis wife of T. D. Enis over 21 yrs of age sound mind " " " "
5Arthur Davis over 21 yrs of age sound mind & resides in Mississippi
6Savanah Williamson wife of Robert Williamson over 21 yrs of age
sound mind
resides in state of Mississippi
7Lutitia Enis wife of Wiley Enis over 21 yrs sound mind resides in
State of Mississippi
Children of Catherine Whitson decd to wit:
1Miles Whitson over 21 yrs of age sound mind resides in this county
2Elizabeth Amerson wife of Jasper Amerson over 21 yrs of age sound
mind & resides in this county
3James Whitson over 21 yrs of age sound mind & resides in this county
4Ann Moor wife of James Moor over 21 yrs of age sound mind & resided
in Texas
5Lutitia Randell wife of Bud Randell over 21 yrs sound mind resides
in Tuscaloosa Co Ala
6Sallie Baker wife of Gin Baker over 21 yrs sound mind resides in
this county
Therefore your petitioners James Chappell & Jesse M Stanley
respectfully suggests that they are by law entitled to administer
said estate and pray your Honor that letters of administration
thereon be granted them according to law
upon their giving the requisite bond and security -:and as in duty
boundJames Chappell
Jesse M Stanley
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29 day of Oct 1889Holland M Bell Judge of Probate
Filed & letters granted 29 day of October 1889Holland M Bell Judge of Probate
page 364
Miles Chappell Deceased Estate of
The State of Alabama } Administrator BondFayette County } Probate Court
Know all men by these presents that we James Chappell, Jesse M
Stanley, Nathaniel Davis & Hiram Hyde are held and firmly bound unto
Holland M Bell Judge of Probate of said county and his successors in
office in the penal sum of two thousand dollars for the sum payments
of which sum we bind ourselves and each of our heirs executors,
administrators and assigns jointly severally and firmly by these
presents sealed with our seals and dated the 29 day of October AD 1889
The condition of the above obligation is such That whereas the above
bound James Chappell & Jesse M Stanley were on the 29 day of October
AD 1889 duly appointed administrators of the estate of Miles
Chappell deceased
Now should the said James Chappell & Jesse M Stanly well and
faithfully perform all the duties which are or may be required of
them by law as such administrators then in that case the above
obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtueJames Chappell {seal}
Jesse M Stanley {seal}
Nathaniel Davis {seal}
Hiram Hyde {seal}
Taken and approved the 29 day of October 1889Holland M Bell
Judge of Probate of Fayette County
The State of Alabama } Letters
Fayette County } Probate Court
Letters of Administration on the Estate of Miles Chappell deceased
are hereby granted to James Chappell & Jesse M Stanley who have duly
qualified and given bond as such and are authorized to administer
such estateDated this 29th day of October
Holland M Bell
Judge of Probate of Fayette County
page 365
The State of Alabama}Fayette County } Probate Court
In the matter of the Extate of Miles Chappell Deceased To the Hon
Holland M Bell Judge of the Probate Court Fayette County The
undersigned James Chappell & Jesse M. Stanley your petitioners by
appointment of this court administrators of the estate of Miles
Chappell deceased would respectfully represent unto your Honor that the said deceased
died seized of the following described lands situate in said county
and state to wit the E 1/2 of NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 sec 29 less
about 6 acres sold to Elizabeth Winn also the West 1/2 of NW 1/4 sec
28 all in Township 16 Range 10 West containing about 194 acres land
there is also a few articles of personal property
We further allege that the said estate is solvent to our certain
knowledge
Your petitioners further state that the names ages residences and
condition of the heirs and distributees of said estate are as
follows to wit [heirs are
listed as on page 362 with addition of "Carrie Port & Katie Nichols
minors under 14 years & reside in this Co" and omission of Palatine
Freeman, John A Chappell, Alpha A Thomas, and John F Davis] we
further alleges that
the said lands cannot be equitable divided among said heirs and
distributees without a sale thereof and therefor pray that for the
purpose of making suchpage 366
division your Honor will grant an order directing petitioners to
sell the lands herein before described and will make such further
orders herein as may be by law required and to your honorable Court
may seem meetJames Chappell
Jesse M Stanley
The State of Alabama } James Chappell
Fayette County } Jesse M Stanley being duly sworn depose and say
that the facts set forth in the foregoing petition are true
according to the best of their knowledge information and belief
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 29 day of October 1889Holland M. Bell } James Chappell
Judge of Probate} Jesse M. Stanley
The state of Alabama } Probate Court 29 Oct Term 1889Fayette County } To J E Cox
Take notice That by an order of this court this day made and entered
you were appointed to act as Guardian adlitem for Carrie Nickols
Port Nickols and Katie Nickols minor heirs of estate of Miles
Chappell deceased to represent and protect their interests upon the
application of James Chappell and Jesse M Stanley Administrator of
Estate of Miles Chappell deseased to sell the lands of said decedent
for divisions on the grounds same cannot be equitably dividedGiven under my hand this 31 day of October 1889
Holland M Bell
Judge of Probate
I hereby accept the appointment of Guardian adlitem for Carrie
Nickols Port Nickols and Katie Nickols minor heirs of Estate Miles
Chappell deceased to represent and protect their interests upon the
hearing of the above entitled
cause and do hereby deny(?) all the allegations contained in said
application
Witness my hand the 22nd day November 1889J. E. Cox
Guardian(?) Witness
The State of Alabama } Probate CourtFayette County } Appointment and acceptance of J. E. Cox Guardian
adlitem in application to sell lands In the matter of Sale of lands
for
division of Miles Chappell Deceased [ line missing ]page 367
The State of Alabama} Probate Court
Fayette County } To the Sheriff of said County Greeting Whereas
James Chappell and Jesse M Stanley Adminstrators of the estate Miles
Chappell deceased have filed their application in said Court for a
sale of the lands
described therein belonging to the Estate of said decedent for the
purpose of making division and the 10 day of December 1889 has been
appointed for the hearing of said application You are therefor
hereby commanded to cite
Frederick Johnson Lutitia Randle and her husband Bud Randle Sarah
Berry & husband Robert Berry to appear before the said court on said
10 day of December 1889 to contest said application if they think
properWitness this 29 day of October 1889
Holland M Bell
Judge of Probate
The State of Alabama} Probate CourtFayette County } Estate of Miles Chappell Deceased
Issued 29 Octo/89 Holland M BellJudge of Probate
We & each of us hereby acknowledge legal services of this citation
by receipt of copy Frederick Johnson Luticia Randle
Sarah Berry Bud Randle Robert BerryThe State of Alabama } Probate Court
Fayette County } To the Sheriff of said County - Greeting
Whereas James Chapppell Jesse M. Stanley Administrators of the
Estate of Miles Chappell deceased has filed his application in said
Court for a sale of the lands described therein belonging to the
Estate of said decedent for the
purpose of division among heirs & distributees on the ground the
same cannot be equitably divided and the 10 day December 1889 has
been appointed for the
hearing of said application. You are therefore hereby commanded to
cite Permelia Kirkland Caroline Davis & her husband N. Davis
Elizabeth Winn G.W.Johnson Emily Enis & her husband Thos D. Enis
Miles Whitson David Johnson James Davis Miles Davis John Davis
Elizabeth Amerson & her husband Jasper Amerson Jas Whitson to appear
before the said Court on said 10 day December 1889 to contest said
application if they think proper
Witness this 30th day of October 1889Holland M. Bell
Judge of Probate
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The State of Alabama } Probate Court
Fayette County } Estate of Miles Chappell Deceased
Returned by R. P. Caine & filed 18 Nov 1889Holland M. Bell
Judge of Probate
Received this 2 day of Nov 1889R. P. Caine Sheriff
I have Executed by Serving copy on all the within named partiesR. P. Caine Sheriff This Nov 15th 1889
The State of Alabama } Probate Court
Fayette County } To the sheriff of said County - Greeting
Whereas James Chappell & Jesse M. Stanley Administrators of the
Estate of Miles Chappel deceased has filed their application in said
Court for a sale of the lands described therein belonging to the
Estate of said decedent for the purpose of divisiion among heirs &
distributees on the ground the same cannot be equitable divided and
the 10 day of December 1889 has been appointed for the hearing of
said application. You are therefore hereby commanded to cite Lutitia
Stanley Lucy Johns & her husband Bert Johns to appear before the
said court on said 10 day of December 1889 to contest said
application if they think proper Witness this 30 day of October 1889Holland M. Bell
Judge of Probate
The State of Alabama }
Fayette County } Estate of Miles Chappell Deceased
Recd & filed 2 Nov 1889 Holland M Bell Judge of ProbateReceived this 1 day of November 1899
J W Shepherd Sheriff
Executed this 1 day of November 1889 By giving a copy to each of the
within named partiesJ W. Shepherd
Sheriff Walker Co
page 369
The State of Alabama} Probate CourtFayette County } In the matter of the application of the
Administrators of Estate of Miles Chappell to sell lands for division
To B T Freeman Esquire of Berry in the State of Ala or to such one
or more of you as shall act herein
Greeting: Know ye That we reposing confidence in your integrity
skill and ability have appointed you Commissioners to take the answers to the
interrogations and crossinterrogations hereunto attached of H. B.
Berry and William Perkinson material witness for the petitioners in
a certain cause or proceeding now pending and undetermined in our
said Court of Probate Entitled as set forth in the caption hereof and we do hereby authorize and
empower you the said Commissioners to call and cause to come before
you the said witness at such time and place as you shall appoint and
this deposition on oath to take touching this knowledge of the
matters and things in controversy in said cause or proceeding: and
the said deposition when so taken by you shall be subscribed by said
witness and the same you shall together with this Commission return
to us with all convenient speed; and you shall likewise certify the
same to us under your hands and seals in all things fully and
explicity how you have executed this commission Witness Holland M
Bell Judge of Probate at office in Fayetteville this 2 day of Dec in
the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eighty
nineHolland M BellJudge of Probate
The State of Alabama} Probate CourtFayette County } In the matter of the application of Administration
of Miles Chappell deceased to sell the lands belonging to said
estate Interrogatories to propounded to Henry B Berry and William
Perkinson who reside in said County the answers to which will be
used as evidence in behalf of said application at the hearing of the
same. Int 1st Were you acquainted with said Miles Chappell Int 2d
Are you acquainted with the heirs and distributees of said Miles
Chappell if yea give their names and residences and whether they are
twenty-one years of age or minors. State also what ones are married
women and whether their husbands are of full age or not Int 3d Are
you acquainted with the following descrilbed lands lying in said
County of Fayette And do you know them as lands of which continued
on page 411page 411
said Miles Chappell died seized and possessed to wit The E 1/2 of NE
1/4 and NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Sec 29 and W 1/2 of SW 1/4 Sec 28 T 16 R
10. Int 4th Can said lands be equitaably divided among said heirs
and distributees without sale thereof Int 5th State anything else
you may know that will benefit petitionerJesse M Stanley
James Chappell Administrators
The State of Alabama } Berry Station Dec the 7th 1889Fayette County } I B F Freeman the commissioner named in the annexed
commission do hereby certify that in pursuance thereof I caused the
said witness Henry B Berry and William Perkinson to come before me B
F Freeman at Berry Station on this 7th day of December one thousand
eight hundred and 89
being the time and place appointed by me to speak the trugh the
whole truth and othing but the truth and also to make full and true
answer to the interrogatories and cross interrogatories hereto
answered thereupon answered and deposed as follows to wit
The State of Alabama Fayette County Witness Henry B Berry
Saith on oath to the first Interogatories: I was acquainted with the
heirs and distributees of said Miles Chappell. The heirs of Lucy
Johnson all of age Permeally Kirkling Fayette Co Ala Sarah Berry
Fayette Co Ala James Chappell Tuscaloosa County Ala Mary Davis
Palatine Freeman Catherine Witson Marthy Stanly Lutitia Stanley
Charline Davis Elizabeth Winn John Chappell Alphaan Thomas all of
age Int 3d I am acquainted with the land that belongs to the said
Miles Chappell Int 4th I dont think said lands could be
Equitably divided without a sale H B Berry (L S)The State of Alabama } Berry Station
Fayette County } William Perkinson Witness deposeth and saith the
Intorogatory Int 1st I was acquainted with said Miles Chappell Int
2d I was acquainted with the most of the heirs of Miles Chappell
Lucy Johnson Sarah Berry Permelia Kirkling Jomes Chappell Mary Davis
Palitine Freeman Catherine Witson Marthia Stanley Lutisha Stanley
Charline Davis Elizabeth Wynne John Chappell Alphyan Thomas. Int 3d
I am acquainted with said lands that belongs to the said Miles
Chappell. Int 4th I dont think said lands could be divided amongst
said heirs without a sale of said lands.
W. M. Perkinson L.S And I B. F. Freeman commissioner as aforesaid do
further certify that I am not of counsel or of kin to any of the
parties to the cause or in any manner interested in the results
thereof; And I B. F. Freeman commissioner as aforesaid do further
certify that I have personal knowledge of the identity of the said
witness that the aforesaid evidence and answers under oath were
taken down and reduced to wrilting by me B. F. Freeman commissioner
and being closed were examined by the witnesses Henry B Berry and
William Perkinson and by them approved, and that thereupon the said
evidence was subscribed by said witness in my presence and on the
day and at the place specified in the caption. Witness my hand this
7th day of December 1889. B. F. FreemanCommissioner
Adms of Estate Miles Chappell The heirs & distributees of said Estate
Fayette County State of Aladeposition of Henry B Berry and William
Perkinson taken before me B F Freeman commissioner at Berry Station
Dece the 7th 1889
page 412
The State of Alabama } Probate Court In the matter of theFayette County } Estate of Miles Chappell Deceased
To the Hon Holland M Bell Judge Probate Court said county of the
Estate of Miles Chappell deceased would respectfully report that by
virtue of a decree rendered by your Honorable Court on the 10 day of
December 1889 we did on the
1st day of January 1890 between the hours of eleven o clock in the
forenoon and four o clock in the afternoon of said day at the late
residence or old homestead of sec in Fayette County offer for sale
at public vendue the lands
described in said decree and that Lewis T Stanley bid the sum of
Eight hundred & twenty five Dollars for the East half of North East
quarter and North East quarter of the south East quarter section 29
less about (6) six acres sold to Elizabeth Winn also the west half
of the North West quarter section 28 all in Township 16 Range 10
West The undersigned further report that the following items of
personal property were sold to the following named persons and at
the prices set oposite the name.1 Bureau to Robert Berry at $5.00
1 Bedstead to E. H. Pool " 1.10
1 Quilt by Sallie Berry 1.10
1 " " " " .60
" Counterpain Suze(?) Witson at 1.00
" " Sallie Berry " 1.10
" " E. H. Pool " .65
" feather Bed & Pillas J. M. Stanley at 8.25
" " " " " E. H. Pool 6.00
24.80
And the said Lewis T Stanley being the highest and best bidder for
said described land the same was struck off to heirs at the sum
aforesaid. We Further report that said sale was fairly conducted and
all the proceedings
pertaining thereto were conducted in strict accordance with the
[can't read] of law and of the decree of said court directing said
sale we further report that previous to making said sale we
advertised the day place and terms of said sale and description of
the property by publication for three successive weeks by posting
notices at the court house door and three other public places in
this county we further report that the said Lewis T Stanley &
purchasers of the Personal property have complied with the terms of
sale by said Lewis T Stanley the
page 413
purchaser of the lands complied with terms of sale by paying half of
the purchase money in cash and by securing balance by note with
approved securities. The purchase of the personal property complied
with terms of sale by paying
full purchase money in cash The undersigned further report that the
said lands sold for sum not greatly less than its real value and we
therefore ask that the sale be approved by the court.James Chappell
[followed by James' and Jesse's oath 20 Jan l890]
Jesse M Stanley [and record of filing 1 Feb 1890]
Fayette County, AL - Probate Minutes - Book 5 page 347
347 The State of Alabama} Probate Court Special term Feb. 9 1894
Fayette County } Present Thomas B. Martin Judge
Miles Chappell Deceased}Estate of }
Final Settlement } This being the day set to hear and pass upon the
account heretofore filed by Jesse M. Stanley and James Chappell the
administrator of said estate for final settlement of their
administration thereof now comes the said Jesse M. Stanly and James
Chappell and moves the
court that his said account may be passed and allowed And it
appearing to the Court that due notice of the time and nature of
this settlement has been given by publication for three successive
weeks in the Sentinel a newspaper published in this county and
Holland M Bell who was heretofore appointed to act as guardian ad
litem for and to represent and protect the interest of great
grandchildren to wit 3 children of Elizabeth Nickols decd who was
daughter of Sanford Johnson decd who was son of Lucy Johnson who was
daughter of decd to wit Carrie Port and Katie Nickols & two children
of George York decd who was son of Elizabeth York decd who was
daughter of Lucy Johnson the names unknown to adm under 21 years of
age the only minors concerned in this proceeding and settlement now
appearing in open court consenting in writing to act and contesting
said settlement the court proceeds to examine said account and to
consider the proof relating thereto whereupon it is shown and
appears that said administrator has received of the assets of said
estate the sum of $849.00in money and that he has justly expended in
and about the cost and charges necessary and incident to said
administration the sum of $366.24 dollars leaving a balance of
$483.56 dollars for distribution among those entitled and said
account being full and correct it is decreed by the court that said
accounts be and the same are hereby in all things passed and allowed
as above stated and it further appearing to the court that such
decedent left him surviving no widow but ten children to wit [heirs
again listed with addition of "two children of George York whose
names are unknown to the administrator"]page 348
James Chappell & John Chappell having received advances they are
therefore discharged from this decree It is therefore adjudged and
decreed that Sarah Berry do have and recover of said Jesse M Stanly
& James Chappell adms the sum of $43.96 her distributive share of
said estate for which execution may issue
[Permelia Kirkland - same]
[Palatine Freeman - same]
[Alpha A Thomas - same]
[Lutitia Stanly - same]
[Caroline Davis - same]
[Martha J. Stanley - same]
[Elizabeth Wynn - same]
It is further ordered adjudged and decreed that Wash Johnson do have
and recover of said Jesse M Stanly & James Chappell adms $7.32 2/3 his
distributive share of said estate in this settlement for which execution may issue
[Frederick Johnson - same]
[Melia York - same]
page 350
[Lucy Johns - same]
It is further ordered adjudged and decreed that Auther Davis do have
and recover of Jesse M Stanly and James Chappell adms $6.28 his
distributive share of said estate in this settlement for which execution may issue
[James Davis - same]
[Miles Davis - same]
[John Davis - same]
[Emily Enis - same]
[Lutitia Enis - same]
[Savanah Williamson - same]It is further ofdered adjudged and decreed that Miles Whitson do
have and recover of said Jesse M Stanly & James Chappell admr $7.32 2/3 his
distributive share of said estate in this settlement for which
execution may issuepage 351
[James Whitson - same]
[Elizabeth Amerson - same]
[Ann Moor - same]
[Lutitia Randle - same]
[Sarah Baker - same]It is further ordered adjudged and decreed that David Johnson do
have and recover of said Jesse M. Stanly & James chappell adms $2.44 his
distributive share in said estate in this settlement for which execution may issueIt is further ordered adjudged and decreed that Harvey Johnson do
have and recover of said Jesse M. Stanly & James Chappell $2.40 his
distributive share of said estate in this settlement for which execution may issueIt is further ordered adjudged and decreed that the three children
of Elizabeth Nickols to wit Carrie Nickols Port Nickols & Katie
Nickols do each have and receive of said Jessie M. Stanly & James
Chappell 81 1/4 cts respectively being their distributive share of
said estate for which execution may issue
It is further ordered adjudged and decreed that Thos York Frederick
York & Theodore York sons of Elizabeth decd do each have and
page 352
[the two children of George York whose names are unknown - same]
The State of Alabama}
Fayette County } Jesse M Chappell and James Chappell Administrator
of the Estate of Miles Chappell Deceased, Being Duly Sworn, makes
oaths that:
[lists children and grandchildren; Catharine Whitson is here
referred to as Bethenia Whitson] five Great Grandchildren and five Great
Grandchildren [should be "great great"] minors oldest of whom is on
a slip hereto attached are heirs and devisees of said deceased
according to the best of their information knowledge and belief
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Miles and Priscilla lived in Fayette Co., AL for over 60 before moving to Sterling, Tuscalossa Co., AL. Miles was a pensioner of the War of 1812, applying from Fayette Co., AL (1833 list of pensioners, WC 34903 BLWT 15815-80-55).
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1860 Census - Ancestry.com
State: AL
County: Fayette
City, township: Eastern Division
Film: M553_9
Enumeration: 19 Jun 1860
Enumerator: D.G. Kirkland
Post Office: Fayette C.H.
Page: 42
Dwelling: 278
Family: 280Miles Chappell, 70, Male, Farmer, $1500 real estate, $13,250 personal estate, VA
Perciler Chappell, 63, Female, NC
John A. Chappell, 19, Male, AL, attended school
Alpha A. Chappell, 14, Female, AL, attended school
Servana Davis, 14, Female, AL, attended school
James Davis, 16, Male, AL
John Davis, 7, Male, AL
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1880 Census - Ancestry.com
State: AL
County: Fayette
City, township: T16, R9 - Boley Springs & Holly Springs Beat
Enumeration Dist:
Enumeration Date: 28 Jun 1880
Enumerator: Thos. H. Davis
Page:
Dwelling: 371. Whitson, Samuel, W, M, 62, Head, M, Farmer, TN, NC, NC
2. Whitson, Catherine, W, F, 53, Wife, M, Keeping house, AL, VA, SC
3. Chappell, Miles, W, M, 90, Father-in-law, M, At Home, VA, VA, SC
4. Chappell, Pricilla, W, F, 82, Mother-in-law, M, AT Home, VA, VA, SC
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59. Priscilla PARKER was born on 10 Apr 1797 in NC. She died on 12/27 Jul 1887/1889 in Tuscaloosa Co., AL/Bedford, TN. Priscilla was counted in a census 1 in 1860 in Fayette Co., AL. She was counted in a census 2 on 28 Jun 1880 in Fayette Co., AL. [Parents]
60. Richard WRIGHT was born in 1785 in VA. He married Rachel on 16 Apr 1812 in Fredrick Co., VA.
61. Rachel was born about 1800 in VA. Rachel was counted in a census 1 in 1850 in Scott Co., AR.
62. Thomas YANDELL.Thomas married Sarah ANDERSON on 20 Dec 1832 in Calloway Co., KY.
1850 Census - Ancestry.com
State: AR
County: Scott
City, township: Lafave Township
Enumeration Date: 18 Oct 1850
Enumerator: E.H. Featherston
Film: M432_30
Page: 278
Dwelling: 186
Family: 1861. Jesse W. Yandell, 40, M, W, Farmer, TN, Over 21
2. William E. Yandell, 17, M, W, KY, Attended school
3. Mary J. Yandell, 13, F, W, MS, Attended school
4. Frances W. Yandell, 8, M, W, TN, attended school
5. Henry A. Yandell, 7, M, W, KY, attended school
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