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Court met after adjournment this morning for the purpose of appointing a notary public and other business. Present A [Alfred] Henderson Judge, Smith Hunsicker and James Gilbreath Esqr associates [This entry is overmarked "Error".] | Court met after adjournment this morning for the purpose of appointing a notary public and other business. Present A [Alfred] Henderson Judge, Smith Hunsicker and James Gilbreath Esqr associates [This entry is overmarked "Error".] | ||
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Revision as of 09:25, 22 December 2007
Franklin County, Arkansas : First County and Probate Court Minutes Book (1838-40), with an every-name index, compiled by Will Johnson, wjhonson@aol.com, Professional Genealogist. Privately published, copyright 2005. The index to this book is here.
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Entry 1
Franklin Co, Arkansas County and Probate Record LDS Film #1027667 Item 3
Entry 2
Page 1 Session 19 Feb 1838 Present the worshipful Alfred Henderson, James Gilbreath, D L Bourland, Joseph Lewis and Jonathan Eppler
Entry 3
Samuel Evans presented a commission appointing him clerk of Franklin Co, took oath, entered bond and security.
Entry 4
The court proceeded to the election of a County Judge, resulting in the election of Alfred Henderson, Esquire
Entry 5
Ordered William Cureton, [??] [Asa?] Hogan, Arthur Hicks, J H Newman, William Haile [?] appointed commissioners to review and mark out a road leading from Ozark to the Johnson County line
Entry 6
Page 2 Ordered Thomas Morris, William Haile, Wilkinson Stout, William H Johnson and Jesse Miller commissioners to review and mark out a road leading from Ozark and crossing at or near the mouth of White Oak thence in the direction of Van Buren so as to intersect the main road leading from Little Rock to Van Buren
Entry 7
Jonathan Eppler commission appointing him a Justice of the Peace
Entry 8
Joseph Lewis commission appointing him a Justice of the Peace
Entry 9
Proceeded to the election of two assistant justices whose duty it shall be to sit with the County Judge and aid and assist him in holding the County Courts. D L Bourland and Joseph Lewis were so elected.
Entry 10
Session 20 Feb 1838 Page 3 Present the worshipful Alfred Henderson, James Gilbreath and D L Bourland
Entry 11
Ordered that the elections in Mulberry Township be hereafter held at the Town of Whitsontown and that the present Judges continue to hold said elections
Entry 12
Ordered Webster McCaslin be appointed overseer of the road leading from the South Bank of the Arkansas River opposite the Town of Ozark to intersect the road leading from Rose's Store to Scott County line at a point so that both roads shall pass through the swamp on the Hurricane fork of Six Mile Creek at the same place and that said overseer be authorized to open said road thirty feet wide and call to his aid any force necessary to enable him to enforce this order and that Joseph Servis [?] [Scruis?] Esquire be appointed to apportion the hands to work on said road and report the same to the overseer.
Entry 13
This court session signed A Henderson JP, D L Bourland, and J S Gilbreath
Entry 14
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Entry 15
Page 5 County Court at Ozark Monday 16 Apr 1838 Alfred Henderson Judge
Entry 16
James M Christian produced a deputation from Samuel Evans Clerk appointing him deputy clerk - approved
Entry 17
Ordered Absalom Wood be appointed overseer of the road leading from Joseph Russell's in the direction of Little Rock to the Johnson County line and that Henderson Bourland be appointed overseer of said road from Joseph Russell's in the direction of Van Buren to the line dividing the Township of White Oak and Mulberry and that James Gilbreath Esquire apportion the hands to said overseers
Entry 18
Page 6 On petition ordered that the Township of White Oak be divided [describes a line]. And that the territory lying North of said line be erected into a new and distinct Township to be called and known by the name of Boston Township and that the place of holding elections in said township be at the house of Edwin Marsh and that Robert Hodges, George Russell (Upper) and George Russell (Lower) be appointed Judges of Election in said township.
Entry 19
Session Tuesday [17 Apr 1838] Alfred Henderson Judge
Entry 20
Robert Russell produced a deputation from Jesse Miller, Sheriff, appointing him Deputy Sheriff – approved
Entry 21
Ordered Henry Turner appointed admin of John Turner - Bond $2200 Joseph T Turner, Robert Russell security
Entry 22
Ordered Jesse Turner appointed admin de bonis non of William Whitson Bond $800 Jesse Miller, Arthur Hicks security
Entry 23
Ordered Nancy Caulk be guardian for David D Caulk and Robert Caulk minor heirs of [blank], over 14, court requires bond of $1700
Entry 24
Page 8 The road commissioners for road leading from Ozark toward Van Buren and to cross White Oak Creek at or near the mouth and to intersect the Mulberry road leading to that place at or near Moore & Henderson Mills, made report - approved. James Ward appointed overseer and that James Gilbreath Esquire apportion the hands.
Entry 25
The road commissioners for road leading from Ozark to Johnson County line in the direction of Clarksville, made report - approved. Joup [Joress?] G Barclift be overseer of said road and James Gilbreath Esquire apportion the hands.
Entry 26
Ordered John Bourland be released as overseer of road leading from Little Rock in the direction of Van Buren from the line dividing Mulberry and White Oak Township to Big Mulberry Creek and that Riale Bryant be appointed overseer of said road and D L Bourland Esquire apportion the hands.
Entry 27
Session Monday 15 [?] Jul 1838 Page 9 Alfred Henderson, County Judge with Jas [James] Gilbreath, D L Bourland assistant justices
Entry 28
James M Christian, appointed clerk for Franklin County [crossed out]
Entry 29
D L Bourland commission appointing him Treasurer for Franklin Co
Entry 30
On motion, ordered that the pauper May who now resides at the residence of Madam Woolf's in McLeans Bottom, be sold to the lowest bidder between this and the next term of this court [crossed out]
Entry 31
On motion, ordered that Madam Woolf be compensated $15 for keeping said pauper for a term of seven weeks
Entry 32
On motion, ordered that the Sheriff be authorized to dispose of the said pauper May who is in the care of Madam Woolf on the best possible terms and report to this court on tomorrow [crossed out]
Entry 33
Page 10 On motion ordered that Sabert Scott be allowed one dollar for each and every day he may keep the said pauper May who is in the care of Madam Woolf from this to the next term of this court or so long as he may live or otherwise disposed of
Entry 34
Ordered that half of Range 29, the whole of Range 28 and two miles of the West part of Range 27 be a new township named Prairie and the election place shall be at William Barnards residence and the election judges shall be John Quesenberry, Masten P Pool and Sabert Scott
Entry 35
Ordered Daniel H Carns [Karnes, Carnes] be overseer on Ozark Road leading from Ryal Bryant to the township line and that D L Bourland apportion the hands.
Entry 36
Ordered an election in Boston, Sat 28 Jul 1838 for Justice of the Peace and one constable
Entry 37
Ordered that John S Estell be allowed $11 against the estate of William Whitson
Entry 38
Page 11 Ordered that John Hail, Enoch Berry, James Murphy be commissioners to view and mark out a road from Ozark in the direction of Boonville, Scott County, to intersect road from McLeans Bottom to Boonville at or near the county line.
Entry 39
Ordered Webster McCaslin, Ryal Bryant, Wilkerson Stout commissioners to view and mark out a road commencing on the South bank of the Arkansas River at Clemmons and Jenkins Ferry, leading South to Section 32, thence to the narrows on Six Mile [Creek]
Entry 40
Ordered William W Scott, William Barnard, Thomas St Clair commissioners to view and mark out a road commencing on the South bank of the Arkansas River opposite Ozark, running the nearest and best way to where the Chastain Trace crosses the county line.
Entry 41
Session Tuesday [16 Jul 1838] Alford Henderson Judge Jas [James] Gilbreath, D L Bourland associate justices
Entry 42
James M Christian, commission appointing him clerk for Franklin County
Entry 43
Page 12 Ordered Wm [William] H Johnson appointed overseer of road from the mouth of Mulberry [River] to the town of Crittendon and A Henderson Esquire apportion hands
Entry 44
Ordered John B Bourland, John Steel, Rial Bryant appointed Judges of Election in Mulberry Township, elections to be held at Whitson Town
Entry 45
Ordered Kendal Webb, Ely Paty and Joseph Russell be Judges of Election in the Town of Ozark
Entry 46
Ordered that the place of holding elections in Lower Township shall be at Rose's Store and Edward Davis, George Grounds and Oliver Wood be election judges
Entry 47
Ordered Jesse Miller be allowed $10 for furnishing seats for the use of the court
Entry 48
Ordered Thomas F Kennedy and Co be allowed $11 for Journal and Pine boards.
Entry 49
Ordered William Curston [Cureton ?] be allowed to keep a ferry at Ozark for 12 months by paying $4 to the county
Entry 50
Page 13 Ordered Jesse Miller be allowed $26.90 for official services
Entry 51
Ordered Samuel Evans be allowed $57 for paper books and official services
Entry 52
Session Mon 15 Oct 1838 Alford Henderson, James Gilbreath and D L Bourland assistant judges
Entry 53
Ordered Sabert Scott be allowed $47.50 for keeping a pauper 47 1/2 days
Entry 54
Ordered the Sheriff to pay John B Bourland $4.40 for property overtaxed
Entry 55
Ordered that the road leading from Clements and Jenkins Ferry in the direction of Scott Co be established a county road and that Thomas Aldridge be overseer on the part leading from the ferry to A J Spegles and John Barnard be overseer of the other end to the county line and Jonathan Eppler apportion hands.
Entry 56
Page 14 Ordered that the road leading from Ozark to the county line in the direction of Clarksville which was opened by subscription from Ozark to the county line of Johnson Co be appointed a county road and William Cureton be overseer to keep up said road and James Gilbreath Esqr apportion the hands.
Entry 57
Ordered George Russell "Lower" be overseer on the Fayetteville Road leading from Ozark commencing at the line between White Oak and Boston Townships and work to upper George Russells and that upper George Russell ["upper George Russell" is crossed out] be overseer on that part leading from his house to the County line, James Gilbreath apportion hands.
Entry 58
Ordered $4 be allowed to Ryal Bryant for viewing road from Jenkins Ferry in the direction of Booneville, Scott Co and Wilkinson Stout $4
Entry 59
Ordered Sabert Scott, William Barnard, Webster McCastin be viewers of road leading from Ozark to intersect the road leading from McLean's Bottom to Boonville, Scott Co near the narrows of Six Mile Creek
Entry 60
Page 15 Ordered $2 be allowed John Hail for viewing road from Ozark to the narrows on Six Mile Creek and $4 to Enoch Berry
Entry 61
Ordered A Henderson be allowed $15.10 for holding inquest over the body of Col John Lasater
Entry 62
Session Tuesday [16 Oct 1838] Alford Henderson Judge assistant judges James Gilbreath and D L Bourland
Entry 63
Ordered that Jesse Miller, Sheriff be allowed $21.40 for serving road orders and attending county court
Entry 64
James W Pendleton produced a deputation from James M Christian, Clerk, appointing him deputy clerk
Entry 65
Ordered that the part of the road from Ryal Bryants to William Merediths be disannuled [?] and that John C Nickson, Charles Whitson and Charles Jones be a Jury of Review to mark out a road from Pleasant Hill to William Merediths and make report.
Entry 66
Page 16 Ordered Kendal Webb be overseer of road from Ozark to Van Buren and repair the road from Ozark to the first Hollow beyond the big Hill between Ozark and William Merediths and Miles Williams be overseer from the Hollow to where the stage road intersects the road leading from Joseph Russell’s to Van Buren and E [Ephraim ?] Bourland Esquire apportion the hands.
Entry 67
Ordered A Henderson, County Judge be allowed $24 for holding court April, July and October
Entry 68
Ordered James Gilbreath Esquire be allowed $12 for assisting April, July, Oct
Entry 69
Ordered D L Bourland be allowed $12 for assisting April, July, Oct
Entry 70
Session Mon 21 Jan 1839 at Ozark Page 17 Alfred Henderson, William Scott, Smith Hunsicker, D L Bourland
Entry 71
Election of two assistant justices; D L Bourland, Smith Hunsicker
Entry 72
William Scott, Luke Huggins, D L Bourland and Anthony Brown produced their commissions appointing them Justices of the Peace
Entry 73
James W Pendleton produced a commission appointing him clerk
Entry 74
William Scott and Edward Davis Sr made oath as witnesses to the last will of Henry Davis deceased
Entry 75
Nancy Caulk presented a bond with David Fort and George Grounds security as guardian for her five children: Robert [Caulk], David D [Caulk], Eliza [Caulk], George [Caulk] and Benjamin [Caulk]
Entry 76
Page 18 Ordered Williams Stamp be overseer of road from Ozark to Moore and Henderson Mills, on so much of said as from Ozark to within one mile of White Oak Creek, and James Blackwell be appointed on the other portion to wit from within mile of White Oak Creek to Moore and Henderson Mill and Smith Hunsicker Esquire to apportion the hands.
Entry 77
Ordered Noel S Riffe be overseer on road from Ozark to Jno [John] Sims on the Boston road and William Wisdom be overseer on said road from Jno [John] Sims to the fork of the old road, on the other side of Rock creek, and James Gilbreath Esquire apportion the hands.
Entry 78
Ordered Joshua Fisher be overseer of portion of main road leading from Big Mulberry to the Crawford County line and A Henderson apportion the hands
Entry 79
Ordered that $3 per month be allowed Mrs Phelps for the support of herself and family and Joshua Fisher appointed to disburse the said money
Entry 80
Ordered John B Kendall overseer of road from Ozark to Van Buren in so much as from Ozark to the Prairie Branch on said road and Henderson Bourland be overseer from the Prairie Branch to the Rock road at E [Ephraim?] Bourlands and H G Bourland Esquire apportion hands.
Entry 81
Tues [22 Jan 1839] Page19 Alfred Henderson, assistants D L Bourland, S Hunsicker
Entry 82
The commissioners appointed to review the road from William Merediths to Pleasant Hill do find the old route which the stage now runs to be the best way intersecting the Little Rock road to Van Buren at the South West corner of E [Ephraim ?] Bourlands field: J C Nixon, C [Charles?] Whitson, Charles Jones
Entry 83
Noah Davis presented a bond as Constable, security (Jesse Miller, David Fort) of Lower Township
Entry 84
H B Rose presented account against estate of Jonathan Clark, decd, proven before Will Scott JP for Lower Township by Samuel M Weaver for $10.31 which was allowed
Entry 85
Ordered that the County Tax remain as last year except the Poll Tax which shall be [???] to fifty cents a head.
Entry 86
Ordered that D L Bourland as compensation for receiving and paying over to the Clerk of Crawford Co 8% on the amount of $397 which is $31.76 be allowed
Entry 87
Page 20 Ordered John Moore, admin of John Moore dec'd to sell negroes of estate on credit of six months
Entry 88
James M Bretton presented a commission from the Gov of Arkansas appointing him Coroner of Franklin Co with Anthony Brown, David Fort, William Scott security, bond $5000
Entry 89
Alfred Henderson presented a commission from the Governor of Arkansas appointing him a Justice of the Peace for the County of Franklin
Entry 90
Ordered $6.50 be allowed Jesse Miller, late Sheriff for serving road orders
Entry 91
Ordered James Gilbreath Jr, Constable of White Oak Township, give additional security of $500
Entry 92
Wed 23 Jan 1839 Page 21 Alfred Henderson assistants D L Bourland, S Hunsicker
Entry 93
Ordered John Moore, admin of John Moore give additional security owing to the application of Sam'l [Samuel] Evans to be released from the joint bond of administration
Entry 94
Emanuel Speegle presented a commission appointing him Sheriff and giving Rial Bryant, William G Jenkins, B B Clements security $10000 approved in vacation 4 Dec 1838
Entry 95
Ordered D W Bunch, D L Bourland, John Simpson be commissioners to settle and adjust the unsettled accounts between Charles Whitson, surviving partner of the late firm of William [Whitson] and Charles Whitson and Jesse Turner admin de bonus non of William Whitson
Entry 96
Ordered that $1.77 be allowed Sam'l [Samuel] Evans for services as Clerk
Entry 97
Page 22 Ordered James M Christian presented his account against the County as Clerk, and a final settlement made
Entry 98
Mon 15 Apr 1839 at Ozark. Alfred Henderson Smith Hunsicker, D L Bourland associate judges
Entry 99
Ordered that the portion of the County of Johnson annexed to the County of Franklin by an act of the last Legislature be attached to Lower Township
Entry 100
Ordered Samuel M Melton be appointed Constable of Boston Township
Entry 101
Ordered Sabert Scott, Thomas Bessry [?], E S Moffet review a road leading from Ozark to Boonville instead of three individuals formerly appointed but now superceded.
Entry 102
Ordered Spencer Horner overseer of road from Upper George Russell's to the top [?] of Boston Mountain on the road leading to Huntsville, Madison County. Luke Huggins to apportion the hands
Entry 103
Page 23 Ordered George McRunmerlee [?] overseer of road from Ozark to the Mouth of White Oak. S [Smith] Hunsicker appointed to apportion hands
Entry 104
Ordered John H Newman be allowed $12 for house furnished the Circuit Court at its March term 1839.
Entry 105
Ordered William W Scott be appointed Constable for Prairie Township
Entry 106
Ordered the Sheriff be allowed $43.50 for account filed.
Entry 107
Jesse Miller, exec of estate of Samuel Miller, dec'd on this 16th Apr 1839 filed all the papers appertaining to his testator S [Samuel] Miller originally filed in the office of the Clerk of the County Court of Crawford County whereupon the court proceeded to a settlement of the estate. Appraisement bill $6391.00. Credit by Voucher 1 $128. Balace $6263, continued for further settlement.
Entry 108
Page 24 Inasmuch as John F Moore has failed to come forward and give additional security as admin of John Moore, that the clerk issue citation to the next entitled to such letters to appear.
Entry 109
James Evans, heretofore appointed guardian of Miranda Evans, a minor under 21, has failed up to the time to take any step whatever to attend to the interests of the said minor whereupon it is ordered by the court Page 25 that the appointment be revoked. And upon motion of Miranda Evans by her next friend Sally A Evans, that Edward M Tatum be guardian, bond $400. Approved.
Entry 110
James Evans, heretofore guardian of Sally A Evans, a minor under 21, has failed up to this time to take any step whatever to attend to the interests of the said minor whereupon it is ordered the appointment be revoked
Entry 111
On motion of Sally A Evans ordered that Castleton [?] B H Ake be guardian, bond $400
Entry 112
Page 26 William M Martin personally appeared, petitions to establish a public ferry across the Arkansas river at H B Rose's. Court requests a bond with security and $5 tax before a license will be issued for 12 months. And that he charge 12 1/2 per man; 12 1/2 per horse or mule; 6 1/4 cents per head of cattle; 3 cents per hog; one dollar per four-wheeled vehicle; 50 cents per two-wheeled cart; 3 cents per sheep
Entry 113
Ordered that each house of entertainment "Tavern" shall pay an annual license of $10 when they sell no vinous or ardent spirits and that each house where vinous or ardent spirits are sold shall pay an annual tax of $20 and also that each dramshop, grogshop or grocery shall pay an annual tax of $20
Entry 114
Monday 15 Jul 1839 Page 27 at Ozark A Henderson Smith Hunsicker, D L Bourland associate justices
Entry 115
Ordered $4 be allowed Rial Bryant for [??] in the hands to work on Stage road in the year 1838-39
Entry 116
Ordered Will Cureton and John Wilkins be allowed to keep a public ferry across the Arkansas at Ozark for 12 months as soon as they have given bond and security and pay a tax of $10. The rates shall be : 12 1/2 cents per man; 12 1/2 per horse or mule; 6 1/4 per head of cattle; 3 cents per hog; one dollar per four-wheeled vehicle; 31 cents per two wheeled cart; 3 cents per head of sheep
Entry 117
Ordered Jesse Miller, late Sheriff be allowed credits of $7 (delinquent list) on Tax acct of last year (1838) and that he be allowed further time for collecting and settling said tax account and that he report from court to court how he succeeds in settling said business.
Entry 118
Report of commissioners for viewing road from Ozark in the direction of Boonville to the [??] of Six Mile creek [?] was received. Overseers appointed: Elijah Hail from the South side of the Arkansas River opposite Ozark and ending at Smith Creek. E S Moffet from Smith Creek to the Military road near his house and Thos [Thomas] Berry from the Military road to the Scott county line, Sabert Scott Esquire to apportion hands
Entry 119
Page 28 A petition was presented praying that the Town of Ozark might be incorporated. Said petition was signed by two-thirds of the taxable inhabitants. Petition granted. Appointed S [Smith] Hunsicker Esquire Alderman, Samuel Evans, Jas [James] W Pendleton, Jno [Jonathan] W Crane, John [?] Williams, and Thos [Thomas] F Kennedy members of the Town Council.
Entry 120
Ordered Jos [Joseph] G Barclift be overseer of the stage road from Ozark to Johnston [sic] County line in place of William Cureton and that he have the same list of hands alloted to said Cureton.
Entry 121
At the request of Jas [James] W Pendleton Clerk, he is [??] the priviledge of issuing to himself scrip sufficient to pay his taxes, not to exceed in amount $30.
Entry 122
Ordered that all hawkers and peddlers and public exhibitions of any kind, shall be taxed for county purposes an amount equal to the present state tax.
Entry 123
Ordered $10 allowed to C J Humphill for the use of his office 3 days at the January term of County and 2 days at the April term. Five days at $2 per day.
Entry 124
Page 29 At the request of H B Rose Esquire, the court appointed a patrol for Lower Township consisting of C B Ivy Captain, A H Cowin, E E Davis, Oliver Wood, D D Cork, Sam'l [Samuel] Hixson, Noah Davis, H J Dewitt, George Grounds, David Fort as his assistants, the night of week and the numbers of hours for duty to be left at the discretion of the Captain of said patrol.
Entry 125
Session Tuesday [16 Jul 1839] A Henderson, Probate Judge
Entry 126
Ordered reappointment of John Moore, admin of John Moore
Entry 127
On petition of Jesse Turner, admin de bonis non of William Whitson, ordered that he be authorized to sell land: W1/2 of NE 1/4 of Section 6, Township 10 North, Range 28 West 40 acres on 17 Aug 1839 at Whitsontown, Franklin County
Entry 128
Page 30 Charles Partain vs John Moore Jr admin of John Moore Sr $22.50 allowed
Entry 129
Albert Sheldon vs John Moore Jr admin of John Moore Sr $80 allowed
Entry 130
Page 31 Ordered that Sheriff be authorized to receive county scrip in payment for all county dues without regard to date
Entry 131
Ordered A [Alford or Alfred] Henderson, County Judge be allowed $28 for holding court Jan, Apr and Jul 1839
Entry 132
Ordered D L Bourland be allowed $14 for assisting in holding county court Jan, Apr, Jul 1839
Entry 133
Ordered Smith Hunsicker be allowed $10 for assisting in holding county court Jan and Jul 1839
Entry 134
Ordered William Barnard be appointed overseer of road from the South side of Arkansas River opposite the Town of Ozark to H B Rose's Store in McLeans Botton; and George Grounds be appointed from H B Rose's Store to the far bank of Short Mountain Ozark and that Will Scott Esq apportion the hands
Entry 135
State of Arkansas, County of Franklin, Sarah Williams of this county and John B Bourland and Alne M C Bourland security, jointly and severally bound $10000. Sarah admin of Miles Williams. Signed 10 Oct 1839
Entry 136
Page 33 County of Franklin, Miles Williams of Franklin died intestate on or about 6 Aug 1839, Sarah Williams appointed admin 10 Oct 1839 James W Pendleton, Clerk of Circuit Court, Clerk of Probate Court
Page 137
Session Monday 21 Oct 1839 Page34 A [Alford] Henderson, S [Smith] Hunsicker, D L Bourland assistant justices
Page 138
Ordered $4 be allowed Enoch Berry for viewing and making a road from Ozark to the narrows of Petit Jean
Page 139
James W Pendleton (Clerk) presented an account against the county for $25 which was allowed
Page 140
Emanuel Speigle, Sheriff, presented an account against the county for $123.90 which the court after examination allowed
Entry 141
J D [?] Bourland produced a receipt for $2 and [??] Rial Bryant as overseer of the road from Mulberry Creek to the corner of E [Ephraim] Bourlands field
Entry 142
On motion ordered that Rial Bryant be released from the duties of overseer of the stage road from Mulberry Creek to the corner of E [Ephraim] Bourland's field and that James B Simpson be appointed in his place, and D L Bourland apportion the hands.
Entry 143
Page 35 Rial Bryant presents account against county $4, deducting $2 paid him by J B Bourland leaves $2 which is allowed
Entry 144
Elijah S Moffit presented account against the county $4 allowed.
Entry 145
Ordered that the clerk issue warrants to all persons entitled to pay, in any of the state cases that were decided against it, at the last term of Circuit Court. [Ed. - the earliest Circuit Court records I can find are from 1852 (Will Johnson)]
Entry 146
Ordered that Will Scott Esqr be appointed to apportion hands to Elijah Hail, overseer of road from South side of Arkansas River opposite Ozark to Smith's Creek.
Entry 147
Ordered that Real Bryant, Wilkesson Stout, and William Cureton be appointed to view out a road from Ozark to the house of James Marrs on Mulberry [Creek]
Entry 148
John H Noonan [?] produced an account against the county for house rent for $12 which was allowed
Entry 149
Agreeably to an order directed to the clerk by the honorable R C G Brown, Judge of the 7th Judicial Circuit a [???] was [Page 36] issued directing the Sheriff to summon 36 good and lawful men of the County of Franklin to appear before the Judge of our Circuit Court at a special term to be held on the first Monday of Jan 1839 to serve as jurors to try David Smith who stands charged with the murder of George W Plexacd [?] of Johnson County. That upon said authority the Sheriff proceeded to summon the following jurors who appeared and claimed their attendence and mileage. Thomas Carl 24 miles; John Simpson 28 miles; James Ham 10 miles; Kendall Webb 3 miles; John Hale; Will P Moore 24 miles; Elijah S Moffitt 22 miles; Spear Titsworth 24 miles; Charles Whitson 20 miles; Lawson Nicholson 14 miles; William Cureton; John Huggins 12 miles; William Hale 3 miles; John B Bourland 24 miles; Absalom Wood 8 miles; Arthur [?] Hicks 1 mile; Elijah Hale; Marcus Hogan 12; John Rawson 8; James Blackwell 18; John H Blackwell 11; Elijah Williams; Jno B Kendall 12; Peter Ragsdale 14; Sam'l Phillips 7 [or 2 ?] plus Emanuel Speigle Sheriff and [Page 37] Jas W Pendleton Clerk for a total of $45.90 considered as justly due from the County of Johnson.
Entry 150
Session Tuesday 22 Oct 1839 Page 37 A [Alfred] Henderson, D L Bourland, Smith Hunsicker Esqr
Entry 151
Ordered that D W Bunch be overseer of road from the corner of E [Ephraim] Bourlands field to the house of Joseph Russell (on the old road from Little Rock to Van Buren) and James Morris be overseer from Jos [Joseph] Russells house to the Johnson County line and James Gilbreath Esqr apportion the hands.
Entry 152
William Cureton produced an account against the county for $3.30 which was allowed
Entry 153
Ordered, (upon the petition of Thos [Thomas] F Kennedy, Smith Hunsicker and [Page 38] Calvin Kennedy paying in the sum of three dollars, and of compensation allowed such reviewers) that William Cureton, Calvin W Shover and Elijah Tucker be appointed reviewers to examine and mark out a road from the steam mill of Thos [Thomas] F Kennedy to the Stage road on the West [?] bank of Gar [?] Creek at the ford across said creek, through whose lands said road may cross, assessing the damages if any and make a written report.
Entry 154
On motion, ordered that James W Pendleton be appointed to receive proposals for building a house for the purpose of holding court in. Said building to be a good frame twenty feet square, one story high (nine feet story) a good and sufficient stone chimney. Lower floor to be jointed and well laid but not planed. Sealed on the inside with three quarter plank, said plank to be planed, tongued and groved, to be covered with good pine or oak shingles. Three windows of fifteen lights each, glass to be 8 by 10 and one good door of sufficient size, all to be done in workmanlike manner and report the same at the next term of this court; the said contractor to furnish all the materials necessary for the completion of said building.
Entry 155
H B Rose vs John Moore, admin of John Moore Sen $187.05 obligation dated 14 Mar 1837 Court allows and further $30.37 damages
Entry 156
Page 39 J Lowther [?] vs John Moore, admin of John Moore Sen $14 obligation dated 4 Mar 1837 Court allows and further $2.35 damages
Entry 157
Approves bond of Jinkins Davis as admin of Joseph Calvert; with Charles Whitson and Luke Huggins security; $2000. Dated 31 Jul 1839
Entry 158
Page 40 Approves bond of Sarah Williams admin of Miles Williams with John B Bourland and Alne M C Bourland security; $10000
Entry 159
[John] F Moore, admin of John Moore Sen filed vouch one $165.60 against the estate, which was allowed. Filed account current by which he appears indebted to the estate for $3037.86
Entry 160
On motion, ordered that James Murphy, James Marrs, and Mastin P Pool be appointed to view a road from the South bank of the Arkansas River opposite the mouth of Mulberry Creek running the nearest and most practicable route to the narrows of Six Mile Creek thence continue and intersect the main road leading from Mcleans Bottom to Boonville
Entry 161
On motion ordered by the Court of Probate that James Christian be guardian of Benjamin Sherwood, an orphan who says that he is about 14. And Christian is directed to bond out said boy to some person who will leave him some useful art or occupation and act in every respect by said boy as the law directs.
Entry 162
Page 41 On motion, ordered that a special term of this court be held in Ozark on the second Monday in November for the purpose of transacting business. Court adjourned
Entry 163
Mordica C Howard and Samuel Evans bond $300 signed 1 Nov 1839 at Ozark. Mordica Howard appointed admin of Charles J Humphill
Entry 164
Page 42 Charles J Humphill of Franklin, died intestate, on or about 28 Oct 1839 [or 1837?]. Signed by James W Pendleton, Clerk of the Circuit Court 1 Nov 1839
Entry 165
Page 43 Special term of County Court Alfred Henderson, D L Bourland, Smith Hunsicker 11 Nov 1839
Entry 166
Sam'l [Samuel] Evans petitions for a Tavern license for 12 months - granted with tax of $10 per year
Entry 167
Eman'l [Emanuel] Spiegle, Sheriff of Franklin County exhibited his list of delinquints amounting to $272.20. $194.37 for the county and $77.73 for the state - allowed and a settlement made with the Sheriff
Entry 168
John H Newman applied to keep a public house near Ozark which was granted by his paying a tax of ten dollars.
Entry 169
Page 44 Ordered that $12 be allowed Alfred Henderson for service as Judge
Entry 170
Ordered that $6 be allowed D L Bourland for service as associate justice
Entry 171
Ordered that $6 be allowed Smith Hunsicker for service as associate justice
Entry 172
D L Bourland presented a bid for building such a court house as was ordered last court, for which he agrees to bind himself in bond $400. To be completed by 1 Mar 1840
Entry 173
Emanuel Speigle, Sheriff paid $904.61 in the following manner: Crawford County scrip $122.95, Wolf scalp scrip $111 and state scrip for the balance $670.66 which after allowing his commision for collecting said amount leaves a balance due E [Emanuel] Speigle of $114.57. Court adjourns
Entry 174
Monday 20 Jan 1840 45 A [Alfred] Henderson, Smith Hunsicker, D L Bourland, associates.
Entry 175
Petition by citizens of Boston Township praying that viewers be appointed to view and mark out a road from Ozark (in the direction of Huntsville, Madison County) to the Madison County line. Court grants petition and appoints Thos [Thomas] Hamblin, Elie Patey and James Morris commissioners.
Entry 176
On motion, ordered the magistrates now, go into an election to select one to preside as Judge, for two years and two associate justices to assist him for one year which resulted in the election of Alfred Henderson Judge, and Smith Hunsicker and James Gilbreath Esqr associates. The magistrates present were A [Alfred] Henderson, James Gilbreath, D L Bourland, S [Smith] Hunsicker, Will W Scott, Robert Hodges and Luke Huggins.
Entry 177
The viewers appointed at last term to view and mark out a road from Ozark to the house of David Mayes on Mulberry [Creek] on a direct line made their report. The report being unfavorable, the road impractical. The petitioners are required to pay all expenses. Thos [Thomas] Booth, County Surveyor filed account for $8, William Cureton for $2 and Rial Bryant for $2
Entry 178
Page 46 Thomas Aldridge presented his resignation as overseer of the road from Clements and Jenkins Ferry across the Arks River to the narrows of Six Mile Creek. The said road declared as deserted and forsaken
Entry 179
Henderson Bourland presented his resignation as overseer of the Stage road leading from Ozark to Van Buren and that W W Collins be appointed in his place. $3 allowed to H Bourland
Entry 180
Noel S Riffee resigns as overseer of road from Ozark to the house of John Sims and that he be allowed $3. Absalom Wood appointed in his place.
Entry 181
William Wisdom resigns as overseer of the road from John Sims to the fork of the old road on the other side of Rock Creek. $3 Servis Dewese appointed in his place.
Entry 182
Page 47 Joseph G Barclift resigns as overseer of the Stage road from Ozark to the Johnson County line, $3 for services. John Tucker appointed in his place.
Entry 183
Ordered that $4.40 be allowed D L Bourland Esqr being 8 percent for receiving and paying out $52
Entry 184
Ordered that $3.20 be allowed Martin P Pool for services rendered.
Entry 185
Ordered that the Clerk notify the County Court of Crawford at least ten days before their next meeting which is to be held on the first Monday in April, that the line between this and Crawford County, commencing in the centre? of Range 29 in Township Eight, running thence South to the Scott County line. And that the surveyor of Franklin County, be required to survey and mark out said line. The said line to be ?? on Thursday after the second Monday in April. Court adjourns.
Entry 186
Tues 21 Jan [1840] 48 A Henderson Esqr Judge, S [Smith] Hunsicker and D L Bourland Esqr associates.
Entry 187
On motion ordered road leading from the town of Crittenden at the mouth of Mulberry Creek be divided from Crittenden to the West bank of Mulberry Creek. William Bean overseer; from East bank to mouth of said Creek William P Moore overseer.
Entry 188
Ordered Samuel Evans, M C Howard, James W Pendleton be commissioners to receive from D L Bourland, the Court House now building, as soon as it is completed, the court abandoning the stone chimney, D L [Bourland] deducting forty dollars; $360 for building said house.
Entry 189
Ordered John B Kendell be a commissioner to purchase a stove for the use of the county and have it put up by 1st Monday in March
Entry 190
Page 49 Elijah Hale presented account for three dollars services rendered; Boonville road.
Entry 191
Ordered two dollars allowed Thos [Thomas] Aldridge; road from Jenkins & Clements Ferry to the narrows of Six Mile Creek
Entry 192
Commissioners for road from Thos [Thomas] F Kennedy's Saw Mill to the Stage road on the West bank of Gar Creek; favorable report; and that it passes through Jas [James or Jos Joseph] G Barclift's land; $10 damages to [James or Joseph] Barclift
Entry 193
On motion, ordered that Mulberry [Township] be bounded beginning on North bank of the Arkansas river on the line between Range 27 and 28 and running thence North with said line to the County line then west to the boundary line betwen Crawford and Franklin Co, then South to the Arkansas river, then down said river to the starting point.
Entry 194
On motion, ordered that White Oak township be bounded commencing on the North bank of the Arkansas river, between Range 27 and 28 running North with the Mulberry township line to the Boston township line, then east with said line to the Johnson county line, then South with said line to the Arkansas river, then up said river to the starting point.
Entry 195
Page 50 Ordered that Anthony Bowen Esq apportion the hands to all the overseers in Lower Township.
Entry 196
Wed 22 Jan 1840 A [Alfred] Henderson
Entry 197
Emanuel Spegle, Sheriff settled with county $169.43
Entry 198
Page 51 On motion ordered D L Bourland be apportioned the hands of all roads in Mulberry Township except the West bank of Mulberry Creek
Page 199
On motion ordered that Joshua Fisher be appointed overseer of the Stage road from West bank of Mulberry Creek to Crawford County line and that James B Simpson be overseer from East bank to Mulberry Township line and that A [Alfred] Henderson apportion hands on West bank.
Entry 200
On motion ordered J B Kendall be overseer of Stage road to Van Buren from Ozark to the Prairie branch and James Gilbreath Esqr apportion the hands in White Oak Township
Entry 201
On motion ordered that the commissioners of public buildings for the county of Franklin: John B Bourland, Charles Whitson, Lewis Russell, Thomas Aldridge and E J Moffet be required to attend at the next regular term of this court and make an exhibit of the accounts and transactions as the law requires.
Entry 202
Session Wednesday Evening 22 Jan 1840 Page 52
Entry 203
Court met after adjournment this morning for the purpose of appointing a notary public and other business. Present A [Alfred] Henderson Judge, Smith Hunsicker and James Gilbreath Esqr associates [This entry is overmarked "Error".]
Entry 204
On motion ordered that J B Kendall be allowed three dollars for services rendered in waiving [?] the hands on the Stage road from Ozark to Van Buren three days.
