Box 1
Container
Contains 109 Results:
The State of Mississippi, Lowndes County, Columbus, Deposition of Jeremiah S. Cabert, witness for the defendant, Benjamin Jocley , 1843-10-22 - 1845-10-22
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 66
Abstract
The case in question involves John Muich, or Muick (The handwriting is hard to make out), administrator of Jeremiah W. Walker vs. Benjamin Jocley (This may be a misspelling of the last name). In his deposition Cabert is asked if he is acquainted with the firm, Stoker and Purdow. It appears as though the defendant had set up a deal between Walker and the firm. At the bottom of the document, it gives the name of the judge residing over the case, B. Matthews. THis takes place in the circuit...
Dates:
1843-10-22 - 1845-10-22
State of Alabama, Madison County, James H. Scruggs, Judge, Theodore D. Stark, a Notary Public, Document outlining Saul C.H. Moore's appearance before Scruggs, which involves a Bill of Exchange for the Estate of William Fleming in New Orleans; Document from the Notary Public that signs the original Bill of Exchange over to Bradley Wilson; Check from Bradley Wilson to F.L. Hammond and A.J. Woods, 1861-12-04 - 1868-06-09
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 67
Abstract
"Personally appeared Saul C.H. Moore who being duly sworn says thae he is the legal owner of a claim against the Estate of Fleming William Fleming; which Estate has been declaimed insolvent; that said claim consists of an inland bill of exchange drawn by William Fleming Dec. 4th 1861..."Saul C.H. Moore claimed to be the legal owner of William Fleming's estate, but it ended up being disclaimed and the estate was endorsed by F.L. Hammond and A.J. Woods over to Bradley Wilson who...
Dates:
1861-12-04 - 1868-06-09
"Retail License. Recommendation And Affidavit" for J.D. Rice, 1886-01-07
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 68
Abstract
Inside, there is a list of the names of the people, who give their recommendation of J.D. Rice.
Dates:
1886-01-07
The State of Alabama--Madison County, S.S., J.W.Pickens, Justice of the Peace, "Transcript. The State of Alabama vs. Ben Erskine," "To Any Lawful Officer Of The State:" Warrant for the arrest of Ben Erskine, & "Affidavit Of Arrest", 1897-07-09 - 1897-07-13
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 69
Abstract
R.C. Lowe, complainant, claimed that Ben Erskine issued "an assault with the fist and foot upon the person of Stefiney Lowe." In the transcript, Pickens outlines the time of events, starting with the "Affidavit made and warrant of arrest issued to Const. W. Ward" on July 9, 1897. On July 13th, a subpoena was issued "for R.C. Lowe, Ed Flemming, Will Mason, Gordon Powers, John Henry Davis, John Dovan, witnesses for the State and Edmond Smith for defendant...This day cause defendant waved...
Dates:
1897-07-09 - 1897-07-13
Mississippi Territory, Madison County, "John Ervin vs. Daniel Willis & Rachel Willis; The answer of the Defendants" Document, 1817-04-23
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 70
Abstract
The complainant in this case, John Ervin, is Rachel Willis' brother. It appears that this case concerns the distribution shares of Rachel's father's estate.
Dates:
1817-04-23
Scrap of Paper, listing three names with an amount of money beside each one
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 75
Abstract
The stamp on the paper says, "Tuscaloosa, AL." and the date, "April 10." The names listed are "John Cage $300--," "Estate of Wagland $100--," and "Wm (William) Taylor $200--."
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1816 - 1947
Sheet of Notebook Paper with lyrics for the church hymn entitled, "Walk through the Valley in Peace"
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 75
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters, envelopes, legal papers such as depositions and court summonings, and a ledger.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1816 - 1947
Sheet of Notebook Paper with song lyrics, which are broken into 13 stanzas
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 75
Abstract
It does not look like the song has a title.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1816 - 1947
The Guaranty Title Trust Company, E.B. Walton, Vice President, Two Letters sent to "Mr. A.W. Newson. Rosebank Nurseries. Huntsville, Alabama.", 1929-05-29 - 1929-06-22
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 50C
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters, envelopes, legal papers such as depositions and court summonings, and a ledger.
Dates:
1929-05-29 - 1929-06-22
"First Floor Plan" Design (Most likely for A.W. Newsom's House)
Item — Box: 1, Folder: 76
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection consists of letters, envelopes, legal papers such as depositions and court summonings, and a ledger.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1816 - 1947