Milton County Court of Ordinary Inferior Court Minutes, Volume A 1876-1884 #119-56
Fence or no Fence
Georgia Milton County Ordinary's Office May 25, 1887
Notice is hereby given that an election will be held in that part of Milton County lying north of the
Chattahoochee River on Wednesday the 6th day of July 1887 on the question of "fence" or "no
fence," as provided for in section 1455 of the code of said state. Said election will be held un the
same rules and regulations as provided for elections of members of the General Assembly, with
the exception that no person shall be allowed to vote as said election, except in the militia district
in which he resides.
Mr. Nesbit pay this order of Jou*** for *** *** $2.00
J. Rainwater
Messrs. Hancock & Co.
Cor Broad & Ala Sts.
Atlanta, Georgia
Flat cap paper size 14 x 17 Cut in fourths $2.10 per ream
900 new rails 75 9.00
1600 old rails 25 4.00, 3.00 = 16.00
4 days pluming 5.00
Hambring 1.00 = 6.00, minus 3.05 = 2.95 + 1.50 = 4.45
153 Bu* Fodder 306
By virtue of a statue made and provided, and an order of the Town Council of Alpharetta, Ga, an
election was held on the third day of March, 1881 for five members of the town Council of said
town of Alpharetta. And we the superintendents do certify that up on counting the votes polled the
following is the result.
Isaac Treadwell received 9
Robert Webb received 5
J. J. Griffin recd 8
E. V. McCollum recd 10
D. R. Hook recd 3
W. H. Nesbit recd 1
J. M. Howell recd 8
O. P. Skelton recd 5
J. M. Dodds recd 1
Which will fully appear by reference to the enclosed list of voters and tally sheet.
D. R. Hook
Wm Shea Paris
J. J. Griffin
Three and half for work
Three and half 89 ½
and at 15 cen day 2622
absent from the house 200
for two months 5*0
J. W. Rainwater
* Bailiffs and Witnesses 13 14
Jail 3 3
Paupers 4 4
Co Officers 5 5
Bridges 7
Public Buildings *
To J. W. Rainwater Dr
1886
To wages for Feby to March $50.00
Pd Wallace killing hogs .35
" Sandy James killing hogs .35
" Handle for X cut saw .10
" J. Jenkins for work .25
" 1 Box axle grease .10
" Soda 2 lb. .15
" Betty Martin for washing .50
" Sandy James ½ day sawing wood for C.H. .35
" Bagging & ties for 1885 .75
" For making clothes for Kate Mullinix .75
" 11 1/2 gal of syrup at 47 ½ 5.00
" S. Crisler 3 days sawing vats @.75 2.25
" Bal wages for Jany 8.92
" 2 hed bolts 15 1 Backb**d 15 69.82
.30
$70.12
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To Jas B. Curtis, Depty Sheriff of Cherokee County
To six days personal service in searching for keeping and returning a prisoner Alvin Jones to this
Milton County. $12.00
To hire of horse and buggy 6 days @ $2.00 12.00
To board and lodging 2 days @ $.50 1.00
To turning keys 1.00
Total $26.00
Personally came before me Jas B. Curtis who on oath says that the foregoing acct against Milton
County for service tc done by him is just and true.
Sworn and subscribed before me July 23rd 1884.
J. B. Curtis X his mark, Debty Sheriff
C. A. Watkins JP
CLERK SUPERIOR COURT - MILTON COUNTY
Alpharetta, Ga. March 1st 1886
To P. D. McClesky
To 6 days service at Court @ $3.00 $18.00
" 23 G Jury Script 2.30
" 48 Petit Jury Script 4.80
" 5 Regular Bailiffs .50
" 3 Extra Baliffs .30
" 77 Subpoenas for G Jury 11.55
" 5 Copies of Bills, Sentences rc. 5.00
" 5 Certificates & Seals for same 5.00
" 1 Order for Insolvent cost of Seals JP .75
" 1 Order for Insolvent cost of Gober Sol Gen .75
" 1 Order to appoint Jury Commissioners .75
" 1 Copy of G. Jury Presentments 2.75
" 1 Certificate for same .50
Total $52.95
Please issue an order for above indebtedness to J.R. Brooke & oblige
P. D. McClesky, CSC
At an election held this day for five members of Town Council of the town of Alpharetta, the
following persons voted this March 3rd, 1881.
1. Raif Reader
2. Henry Howel
3. John Gaines
4. Richard McMullin
5. D. R. Hook
6. Wm. H. Nesbit
7. Robt. Webb
8. J. M. Howell
9. J. J. Griffin
10. W. S. Paris
All and each of us do swear that we will faithfully superintend this election, that we are free
holders of this county, that we will make a just and true return thereof and not knowingly permit
any one to vote unless we believe he is entitled to do so according to the laws of this State, nor
knowingly prohibit any one from voting who is so entitled by law, and will not divulge for whom
any vote was cast unless called on by the law so to do, so help me God.
Sworn to and subscribed before me July 15th 1882
Isaac Treadwell
E. V. McCollum
W. H. Nesbit
Know all men by these presents that we Jessie L. Haygood, as principal, and J. M. Howell, J. M.
Upshaw and W.A.G. Teasley as sureties are held and firmly bound unto W. H. Nesbit, Ordinary
of said County, and his successors in office, in the sum of Four Thousand dollars ($4,000.00) to
be paid to the said W. H. Nesbit, Ordinary of said County and his successors in office for
payment of which well and truly to be made and done we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and
administrators, and each and every one of them jointly and severally, firmly by these presents;
Sealed with our seals, and dated this 15th day of January 1881.
Whereas, the above bound Jesse L. Haygood, was on the 5th day of January 1881, elected Tax
Collector for the County of Milton in said State for the years 1881 and 1882, and during the time
pointed out by the constitution. Now, the condition of the above obligation is such that if the said
Jesse L. Haygood shall faithfully discharge all and singular the duties required of him in virtue of
his said office of Tax Collector as aforesaid, during the time he continues therein, or discharges
any of the duties thereof, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force
and virtue Jesse L. Haygood, Principal
Approved January 22, 1881
J. M. Howell, Secty.
J. M. Upshaw, Secty.
Bond of J. L. Haygood, Tax Collector filed in office January 22, 1881
Recorded in Record of Bonds Book A Page 159
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to Enoch Gazaway Thirty Five dollars out of the pauper
fund for the use of John Gazaway, a pauper of said County March 23rd 1876.
Ordered by the Court that the County Treasurer to Thomas Collins Five dollars out of the pauper
fund for the use of Mrs Dudley, a pauper of said County, March 23, 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to Noah Bice Fourteen and 40/100 dollars for 24 chairs
furnished for the use of Milton County this March 28, 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay G. B. Grogan Ten dollars out of the pauper fund for the
use Cenia Pilgrim, one of the paupers of said County, March 31, 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to W. J. Cook Ten dollars for the use of _________, one
of the paupers of said County, March 28, 1876.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay W. D. Chaffin Two dollars out of the Jail fund for going
one trip to Marietta on business for the County. April 4th, 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to J. M. Dodds One 50/100 dollars for three cords of
wood furnished for the use of the County at the March Term of the Superior Court, 1876. April
8th, 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to Joel Rucker Three dollars out of the funds for Public
Buildings for repairing windows in the Courthouse April 8, 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to W. H. Nesbit, Clerk of the Court of Ordinary, Three
dollars and five cents, out of the fund for Public Buildings for one box of glass for the CourthouS.
E. April 8, 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Mell Bayley Twenty two dollars out of the Jail Fund for
feeding and taking care of Bicah Howell from the first day of March to the first day of April, this
April 18, 1876.
(3)
Court of the Ordinary and County Commissioners met for County purposes May 9, 1876. Present
G. M. Hook, S. L. Rucker, H. B. Mikel, Ambrey Martin, and W. J. Cook. T. E. Walker
presented an account for $11.50 for boarding guards and prisoners at the March Term of Milton
Superior Court 1876. Ordered that the same be paid in full, but that the matter be looked into at
the next Term of the Superior Court, with a view of getting the money returned.
Wm. Aiken presented an act. for services as a guard at the March Term of the Supr. Court. The
same being for 4 days and 3 nights. Ordered that the same be paid for 4 days at $1.50 per day and
that this cost be included the above cost of Mr. Walker.
The report of the Reviewers (appointed at the March Term of the Court to review a road leading
from the residence of J. M. Luckey, Esq. to Willeo Cotton Mills) was read. Reported favorably A
counter petition signed by various citizens of Crossvill District was also read. Report rejected and
said Road refused.
Ordered that Elizabeth Hunter be dropped from the pauper list but that $1.00 be paid her.
Ordered that Jackson Chambers be allowed Six dollars ($6.00) for services as a guard at the
March Term of the Supr Court.
Ordered that Mrs. Sally Hoyle be placed on the pauper list and be allowed Ten dollars for the
year 1876.
Application was made to place Lewis Bridges and his wife on the pauper list.
Application granted, as to Lewis Bridges but refused as to his wife, she having relations able to
support her.
Ordered that John Wright be placed on pauper list, and be allowed Ten dollars for the year 1876.
Ordered that James M. Taylor be allowed One dollar for hire of buggy to bring John McElroy
from Marietta Jail.
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Ordered that the Sheriff and his Deputies be allowed $ Thirty dollars for summoning juries at the
March term of Milton and Supr Court.
Ordered that S. L. Rucker, H. B. Mikel, M. J. Seale. & G. M. Hook and W. H. Nesbit be
appointed a committee to draft a plan for a jail.
Court then Adjourned until the first Tuesday in June next.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to Mell Bayley Twenty Dollars for feeding and taking care
of Bicah Howell from the first day of April to the first day of May, this May 2, 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to Thos E. Walker Eleven 51/100 Dollars for feeding
guards and prisoners at the March Term, 1876 of Milton Supr Court.
May 3rd, 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to H. W. Paris, One dollar out of the pauper fund for the
use of Elizabeth Hunter.
This May 3, 1876.
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To W. H. Nesbit Dr
April 1876
To 2 Record Books for Ordinary Office $7.50
" " 7 ½ yds checked homespun @ 12 ½ .93
" " 6 yds Sheeting " 10 .60
" " 1 Ball of Thread .05
" " 1 Pr Wooley Socks .25
" " Making Dress & tc .90
$10.23
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to W. H. Nesbit Ten 23/100 dollars in payment of the
above account. May 4th, 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to James M. Taylor One Dollar for the use of his buggy
two days to bring James McLeroy from Marietta Jail. May 4, 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to Wm Bise Sheriff Ten Dollars for summoning juries and
waiting on the Court at the March Term, 1876. May 4, 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to H. B. Mikel Ten Dollars out of the Pauper Fund for the
use of Mrs. Sally Hoyle, one of the paupers of said County. May 4th, 1876.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to Jackson Chambers Six Dollars out of the Jail Fund for
guarding prisoners at the March Term, 1876 of Milton Supr Court. May 4, 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to William Aiken Six Dollars out of the Jail Fund for
guarding prisoners at the March Term 1876 of Milton Supr Court. May 4, 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to William Grogan Dept Sheriff, Ten Dollars for
summoning Juries and waiting on the Supr Court, at the March Term 1876.
May 4, 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to Hampton Smith Dept Shff, Ten Dollars for summoning
Juries and waiting on the Supr Court at the March Term, 1876.
May 4, 1876.
Retail License
Whereas V. A. Garrison of said County, has paid into the County Treasury, the sum of ______
dollars has given Bond and security, and taken the oath required by law; therefore said V. A.
Garrison is hereby authorized and licensed for the Term of six months from this date to retail
Spirituous Liquors in said County, and for that purpose this shall be his sufficient License.
Given under my hand seal this March 7, 1876.
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Bond of V. A. Garrison
We, V. A. Garrison, as principal and H. S. Stanford, J. H. Howell, R. B. Anderson and John S.
Ash as securities are held and bound unto W. H. Nesbit, Ordinary of said County and his
successors in office in the sum of ($500) Five hundred dollars subject to the following conditions.
The condition of the above obligation is as folloW. S. Whereas, the said V. A. Garrison has this
day applied for License to retail Spirituous Liquors, which License is about to be issued. Now
should the said V. A. Garrison well and truly during the continuance of the said License keep and
maintain an orderly and decent houS. E. Then this obligation to be void; otherwise of force. This
March 7th 1876.
Approved
V. A. Garrison Prcl
H. S. Stanford Secty
H. M. Howell Secty
R. B. Anderson Secty
John S. Ash Secty
I do solemnly swear I will not during the next succeeding six months sell, barter, give or furnish
spirituous or intoxicating liquors, in any quantity to any minor either white or colored, with out
the consent of his or her parents, or guardian and that I will not allow others to do so for me with
my knowledge or consent. So help me God.
V. A. Garrison
Sworn to and subscribed before me this March 7th 1876.
(8)
June 6th, 1876 - A committee was appointed for the 1st Tuesday in May to draft a plan of a Jail to
be built on the Jail lot at Alpharetta. The following named persons were the committee viz G. M.
Hook, S. L. Rucker, M. J. Seale, H. B. Mikel and W. H. Nesbit.
The following is the specifications adopted by the committee.
Will be let out to the lowest bidder, at the Court House in said County on Monday the 3rd day of
July, 1876, the building of a wooden Jail, after the following specifications.
Building to be 20X40 feet. Single Story 12 feet high. Foundation sills to be 12X12 inches. Sawed
or well hewn - all heart. Sleepers to be 2 ½ X10 inches, to be gained in the sills 4X6.
A partition to be run across one end of the house, cutting off 12 feet for the prison room, and
another partition to be run across the balance of the house, so as to make 2 rooms of equal size. A
center sill 12X12 inches, to be placed under the sleepers of the prison room, the sill to be on rock
pillars.
2 cross sills 12X12 inches, to be placed under the partitions, and framed into the side sills, 4
corner posts, 12X12 inches rabbited 4X8 4 T posts, 12X6 inches 4 pannell doors 3X7 feet, to be
well finished and good locks put on them.
6 Windows, 18 lights in each, 10X12 inches
Posts for windows 4X6. Studding to be 2X4 inches to be placed 2 feet apart from center to center
Cap joists to be 2X8 inches. Plates 4X6 inches
Flooring to be quartered, 1 ¼ inches thick, tongued and grooved, and secret nailed.
The house to be ceiled throughout, ceiling to be dressed and matched.
The roof to be covered with sawed shingles, all heart, to show only four inches.
Rafters project far enough to make an eave of 18 inches, and rafters and sheeting to be
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dressed as far as they project, end projections to be the same and dressed.
Faicure boards to be put on the end of rafters, with crown moulding
Weatherboarding not to show more than 5 inches; and to lap 1 ½ inches and to be well dressed.
Doors and windows all to be cased and finished in a workmanlike manner.
The whole building to be strongly pillared with rock pillars, not over 10 feet apart, laid in good
lime mortar. The lowest corner of the house to be 1 foot above the ground.
The frame work all to be well braced, tenanted and morticed.
The corner board to be 10 inches wide, pannelled and capped with freize 12 inches wide. Plinth
board 12 inches wide to be placed at the bottom of the house, so arranged as to prevent water
from running inside.
Joists and sleepers to be 2 feet from center to center.
A Veranda 7 feet wide to be placed on the front side of the house covering doors and windows,
well supported by posts, finished in good style. Floor of Veranda to be all heart.
One stack chimney, made of good brick, laid in good lime mortar. 2 fire places, 3 feet wide in
front, jams 12 inches thick. One fire place to front the prison room. The other on the opposite
side. Chimney to extend 3 feet above the top of the house, and be neatly penciled
3 good coats of paint to be put on the house of dark color.
Steps made of 1 ¼ inch plank to be put in front of the doors. 2 Mantle Pieces, well finished.
The lumber all to be well dried.
To be paid for when completed and received and to be completed by Dec 1st 1876. Bond and
security required of Contractor.
By order of the Board of County Commissioners. This June 7th 1876
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Court of Ordinary and County Commissioners met for County purposes July 3rd, 1876. Present G.
M. Hook, S. L. Rucker, Ambrey Martin, W. J. Cook and H. B. Mikel.
A petition was read asking that a road be established from Willeo Cotton Mills to the residence of
J. M. Lucky - Application refused.
The Commissioners then proceeded to let out the building of a jail. James Frazier was awarded
the contract, he being the lowest bidder for the sum of $585.00.
The carrying of Bicah Howell to the Asylum at Milledgeville was next let out to the lowest
bidder, - J. J. Patterson being the lowest bidder, his bid being $19.90.
Court then adjourned until the 1st Tuesday in August next.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to Mell Bayley Eighteen 50/100 Dollars, out of the Jail
Fund, for feeding and taking care of Bicah Howell from the first of May to the first day of June,
1876. This June 7, 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to Wm J. Cook Ten dollars out of the Pauper Fund for the
use of John Wright, a pauper of said County, June 9th, 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to Mell Bailey Twenty dollars and ninety-five cents for
taking care of Bicah Howell from June 1st to July 5th 1876. This July 5th 1876.
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To 10 yds Sheeting $ 1.00
" 8 yds Homespun checks 1.00
" 2 yds Prints .15
" 2 Spools thread .15
" Making up the above 1.25
$ 3.55
July 7th 1876 - Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to W. H. Nesbit Clerk of the Court of
Ordinary Three dollars and fifty five cents out of the Jail Fund for the articles above mentioned,
they being for the use of Bicah Howell.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to W. J. Cook, Ten dollars out of the Pauper fund for the
use of Lewis Bridges, a pauper of said County, this July 7th 1876.
Ordered that the County treasurer pay to J. J. Patterson Nineteen and 91/100 dollars out of the Jail
fund for carrying Bicah Howell, a Lunatic to the Asylum at Milledgeville.
This July 20th 1876.
(12)
Tuesday August 1st 1876 - Present G. M. Hook, S. L. Rucker, H. B. Mikel, Ambrey Martin, and
W. C. Dorris and H. W. Paris.
A petition was handed in, asking that the road leading from near Grahams Mills and running in the
direction of Marietta via, the residence of James Maulden, Rhoda Chatham, and Chaffin Chatham
be abolished. Laid over until the 1st Tuesday in September next.
Ordered that Mrs. ______ Smith, widow of Allen Smith be allowed five dollars, out of the Pauper
fund.
Ordered that Coroner I. T. Crisler be allowed Ten dollars for holding an inquest on the body of an
infant found dead near the residence of Wm. Smith and that Henderson Arnold be allowed Eight
dollars for burying said infant.
Ordered that in the event that J. M. Dodds give bond as Jailor to the Sheriff, that the ordinary be
authorized to assign a room of the same J. M. Dodds house as a prison room to confine Mrs.
Smith in, now in the hands of the Sheriff.
Court then adjourned until the 1st Tuesday in September next.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to W. C. Dorris Five dollars for the use of Mrs. Smith
widow of Allen Smith to be paid out of the Pauper fund. This August 1st 1876.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to I. T. Crisler Coroner of said County, Ten dollars out of
the Pauper fund for holding an inquest on the body of an infant found in a well near the residence
of Wm Smith. This August 1st 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to Harrison Arnold Eight dollars out of the Pauper Fund
for burying an infant found dead near the residence of Wm. Smith. This August 1st 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Jess Bailey One dollar and 50 cents for cleaning out the
public well. This August 18th 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Wm Bise Sheriff, Five dollars, part of his fee for carrying
Hamp Childers to Marietta Jail August 29, 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to Wm Morton Three dollars for guarding a prisoner (Mrs.
Smith) two days before the Justices Court. September 5th 1876.
(14)
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to Wm Bise Shff, Twelve dollars and fifty cents for
carrying prisoners to Marietta Jail. September 5th 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Wm Bise Shff, Ten dollars for extra services rendered at
the August Term 1876 Milton Supr Court. Sept 5th 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to David Bise, One dollars and fifty cents, for services as a
guard at August Term Milton Supr Court 1976. September 5th 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Hampton Smith Dept Shff, Ten dollars for extra services
rendered at August Term 1876 of Milton Supr Court. Sept 5th 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Wm Aiken One dollar and fifty cents for guarding Hamp
Childers, a prisoners, one night. Sept. 5, 1876.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to Isham Smith, One dollar and fifty cents for guarding
Hamp Childers a prisoner, one night. Sept. 5, 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Thomas E. Walker Nine dollars for feeding prisoners at
the August Term 1876, of Milton Supr Court. Sept. 5 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to James M. Dodds Nineteen and 20/100 dollars for
feeding the Lavinia Smith from July 30 to August 24, 1876. This Sept. 6, 1876.
(16)
Court of Ordinary and County Commissioners met for County purposes Sept 5th, 1876. Present G.
M. Hook S. L. Rucker W. C. Dorris, and H. W. Paris.
Ordered that a tax of 100% on the State Tax, be assessed for the County Tax for the year 1876.
Ordered that no action be taken at this term on the Petition for a road from near Grahams Mill, to
the residence of Mrs. Chatham, but that the same be laid over until the 1st Tuesday in Oct next.
Ordered that Wm. Morton be allowed Three dollars for guarding prisons two days at the Justices
Court in Big Creek Dist.
Ordered that T. E. Walker be allowed Nine dollars for feeding prisoners at the August Term 1876
of Milton Supr Court.
Ordered that J. M. Dodds be allowed Nineteen dollars and twenty cents for keeping and feeding
Lavinia Smith, a prisoner under charge of murder from July 31 to 24 August, 1876.
Ordered that the Sheriff and his Deputies be allowed Ten dollars each for summoning Juries and
waiting on the Supr Court, at the August Term 1876.
Ordered that, Wm. Bise Shff, be allowed $17.50 for extra service rendered in arresting and
carrying to Marietta Jail - Payne and Hampton Childers, under warrants.
Ordered that David Bise be allowed One dollar and fifty cents for one days service as a guard at
the August Term of Milton Supr Court, 1876.
Court was adjourned until the 1st Tuesday in October.
(17)
We, V. A. Garrison, as principal, and James M. Howell, security, all of said County are held and
bound unto W. H. Nesbit, Ordinary of said County and his successors in office, in the sum of Five
Hundred dollars, subject to the following condition.
The condition of the above obligation is as follows,
Whereas, the said V. A. Garrison has this day applied for License to retail spirituous liquors,
which License is about to be issued,
Now should the said V. A. Garrison, well and truly, during the continuance of said License keep
and maintain an orderly and decent house, and abide the oath to be taken by him, then this
obligation to be void, otherwise of force. This Sept. 17th 1876.
V. A. Garrison, Prcl
J. H. Howell, Secty
At Chambers, Sept. 17th 1876
Whereas, V. A. Garrison has made application for License to retail spirituous liquors, has filed his
bond, paid into the Treasury the sum of Twelve dollars and fifty cents, Ordered that License be
issued to him for term of six months.
(18)
Court of Ordinary and County Commissioners met for County purposes Tuesday, Oct 3rd, 1876.
Present S. L. Rucker, Wm. J. Cook G. H. Hook, Ambrey Martin and H. W. Paris.
In the matter of the counter petition against the road leading from near the residence of Wm
Gilliand, by the residence of Mrs. Rhoda Chatham and James Maulden, Ordered that the prayer of
said petitioners be refused and that said road remain as a public road.
Ordered that the Ordinary furnish the floor for a bridge at Emersons Mill, if the community will
build the balance of the bridge.
Ordered that S. L. Rucker, W. J. Cook and W. H. Nesbit, be appointed a committee to go to
Marietta to examine the cells of the jail and draw up a plan for a cell for the jail of this County,
and report at the next meeting of the Board.
Ordered that the County Treasurer advance to James O. Fraser, One hundred dollars, in part
payment for the Jail now being built.
Court then adjourned until the next regular term. .
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to James C. Fraser One hundred dollars in part payment
for the jail now being built. Oct. 3rd 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay R. W. Grogan, Dept Sheriff Ten dollars for extra service
rendered at the August Term of Milton Supr. Court. Oct. 5th 1876.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay John P. McCollum Two dollars for bringing Elections
Returns from the 1176th Dist G. M. Oct 5th 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to A. H. Teasley Two dollars for bringing Election
Returns from the 1176th Dist G. M. Oct 5th 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to O. P. Skelton Two dollars for brining Election Returns
from the 1176th Dist G. M. Oct 5th 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay John B. Watson Two dollars for brining Election Returns
from the 1175th Dist G M. Oct 5th 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Ambrey Martin Two dollars for bringing Election Returns
from the 1226th Dist G M. Oct. 5th 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Joseph T. Baxter Two dollars for bringing Election
Returns from the 842nd Dist G M. Oct. 5th 1876
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. L. Fisher Two dollars for bringing Election Returns
from the 1227th Dist G M. Oct. 5th 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay John P. Webb Two dollars for bringing Election Returns
from the 1172nd Dist G M. Oct. 5th 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay to N. W. H. Cook Two dollars for bringing Election
Returns from the 892 Dist G M. Oct. 5th 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay L. M. Yancey Two dollars for bringing Election Returns
from the 823 Dist G M. Oct. 5th 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay W. H. Nesbit Eight dollars, this being the expenses of the
Committee appointed to examine the iron cages in Cobb Co. Jail.
Oct. 19 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay N. J. Grimes forty cents for hauling a box of books (Acts
of 1876 **) from Atlanta. Oct. 19 1876
(21)
Tuesday November 7th 1876 - Present G. M. Hook, S. L. Rucker, W. C. Dorris, W. J. Cook, and
H. W. Paris.
Ordered that S. N. Pool be awarded the contract for building a Bridge across Cooper Sandy creek,
at Emmersons old Mill, after specifications to be drawn up by the Ordinary for the sum of Forty
dollars ($40.00).
Ordered that Pinckney Mayfield be allowed Five dollars per month for taking care of Hannah
Vaughn, a colored pauper.
Ordered that W. J. Cook be allowed Five dollars for the use of Hannah Morris, a colored pauper.
Ordered that the Ordinary buy the iron to make the cages for the jail, as soon as he can get money
enough on the tax of 1876, and proceed to have the cages built by hired labor.
Wm Maxwell presented a Petition for a Private Way, starting at the South East corner of the
Orchard of Lawson McGinness, and running West on the line of lots of land, near half a mile, to
where the line intersects with the road leading to Camps Mill, through the lands of Lawson
McGinnes, and Robert Cobb. Application rejected.
(22)
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield Five dollars for taking care of Hannah
Vaughn, a colored pauper from the 5th day of October, to the 5th day of November 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer J. T. Baxter Two dollars for bringing election returns from the
842 Dist G. M. Nov 8th 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay S. M. Lamberth Two dollars for bringing election returns
from the 1172 Dist G M. Nov. 8th 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay N. W. H. Cook Two dollars for bringing election returns
from Little River Dist. Nov 8th 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay James A. Voss Two dollars for bringing election returns
from Crossville Dist. Nov. 8th 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. D. McElwreath Two dollars for bringing election returns
from Double Branch. Nov. 8th 1876
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Ambrey Martin Two dollars for bringing election returns
from the 1226th Dist G.M. Nov. 8th 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. L. Fisher Two dollars for bringing election returns from
Big Creek Dist. Nov. 8th 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay O. P. Skelton Two dollars for bringing election returns
from the 1176th Dist. G.M. Nov. 8th 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay C. A. Watkins Two dollars for bringing election returns
from the 1176th Dist. G.M. Nov. 8th 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. J. Harris Two dollars for bringing election returns from
the 1176th Dist. G.M. Nov. 8th 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. M. Lott Seventy five cents for one load of Saw dust, for
the Court House at the August Term of Milton Superior Court 1876.
(24)
Estray Hog
Tolled before me on the 20th day of November 1876 by H. H. Wood of the 1172 Dist. G. M. of
Milton County Ga, an estray Hog, unmarked, with short tail, white spotted barrow, about 16
months old. Appraised by R. D. Smith, and James Campbell, free holders of said Dist. to be
worth Twelve ($12) dollars, and ten cents per day to keep said hog.
The owner is hereby notified to come before me, prove property, pay costs and expenses, and take
said hog away, else it will be sold on the premises of said H. H. Wood, the taker up, on
Thursday, the 30th day of Nov 1876. This Nov 20, 1876
The Petition of John H. Dodds and John W. Dodds, principals in a Fi Fa issued from the Superior
Court of said County against Miles A. Morris, for Thirty dollars, Principal, Interest, and costs.
The above entered here by mistake. It should be entered on the other Minutes.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. A. Fraser Fifty five dollars in part payment for building
the Jail. Nov. 24, 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay James M. Smith Two and twenty-five cents, for work on
the Jail lot. Nov 27th 1876
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. A. Fraser Forty dollars and eighty cents in part payment
for building the Jail. Dec 1st 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay W. J. Cook Five dollars for the use of Hannah Morris, a
colored pauper. Dec. 5th 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield Five dollars for taking care of Hannah
Vaugh, a colored pauper, from the 5th day of November to the 5th day of Decr 1876.
6th Dec 1876
To H. I. Seale CSC
1876 March 27 To 30 Subpoenas for Witnesses before Grand Jury $ 4.50
1876 March 27 To furnishing Court with Stationery 3.50
1876 Aug 21 To furnishing Court with Stationery 3.40
1876 Aug 21 8 Subpoenas for witnesses before Grand Jury 1.20 = $12.60
Personally came H. I. Seale, C.S.C. who being sworn saith that the above account is just and true
as it stands stated. H. I. Seale Sworn to before me Dec 6th 1876.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay H. I. Seale Twelve 60/100 dollars, the amount of the
above account. Dec 6th 1876
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. O. Fraser One hundred thirty six and 94/100 dollars, out
of the Jail fund, in part payment for the Jail now being built for the County. Dec 6th
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. O. Fraser Twelve 80/100 dollars, out of the Jail fund, in
part payment for Milton Co. Jail. Dec 7th 1876
(27)
Court of Ordinary and County Commissioners met for County purposes, Tuesday Dec 5th 1876.
Present G. M. Hook, Ambrey Martin, S. L. Rucker, H. B. Mikel and W. J. Cook.
J. B. Watson made application to place Mrs. ____ Stephens on the pauper list - Ordered that she
be placed on the pauper list for 1877 and that John B. Watson be appointed agent for her
J. M. Howell presented an account of Ten dollars for waiting on W. T. Smith in 1874.--
Application rejected.
Ordered that Miss _____ Roberts of Newtown District be placed on the pauper for 1877.
Ordinary to ascertain first if she be a fit subject.
Ordered that J. R. Knox be allowed $6.00 for medical services rendered Joseph Brown while a
prisoner in Cumming Jail.
W. P. Stephens Sheriff of Cobb County presented an act for $40.80. Jail fees for feeding Hamp
Childers and ____ Payne. Ordered that the act be paid.
Ordered that Coroner I. T. Crisler be allowed Ten dollars for holding an inquest on the body of
Wm Strickland.
Ordered that $185.00 of the amount agreed on for building the Jail, be reserved until the Jail is
completed.
The Committee appointed at the last session to examine the Jail, having reported favorably,
Ordered that the Jail, so far as completed, be received.
Court then adjourned until the 1st Tuesday in January next.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Coroner I. T. Crisler Ten dollars for holding an inquest on
the body of Wm Strickland. Dec 8th 1876
Cumming Forsyth County Ga Nov 24th 1873.
Milton County Ga
1873 To J. R. Knox M.D.
Sept 28 To visit & Prescription to Joseph Brown $2.00
" 29 " " " " " " " $2.00
" 30 " " " " " " " 2.00 = $6.00
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. R. Knox Six dollars out of the Jail fund for medical
services rendered. Joseph Brown a prisoner confined in Cumming Jail. This Dec 8th 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay N. S. Pool Forty dollars out of the Bridge fund, for
building a bridge across Cooper Sandy creek, at Pool & Emersons Mill. Dec 8th 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. O. Fraser Forty three 30/100 dollars out of the Jail fund,
in part payment for the Jail now being built. Dec 11th 1876
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. O. Fraser Fifty dollars, out of the Jail fund, in part
payment for building a Jail for the County. Dec 11th 1876
Insolvent List for 1876
Court of Ordinary, Sitting for County purposes. Dec 12th 1876
Upon examining the list of insolvent tax payers, errors in Digest, and list of defaulters relieved,
submitted under oath by J. L. Mayfield, Tax Collector of said County for the year 1876, and it
appearing to the Court that the same is correct and true, it is therefore ordered that the said J. L.
Mayfield, Tax Collector, as aforesaid, be, and he is hereby allowed the following sums as
insolvent list, errors, etc. on the State Tax to wit.
Insolvent Polls $50.00
Errors in Digest Polls 1.00
Defaulters Relieved Polls --------
Insolvent List, General Tax "15.00
Errors in Digest, General Tax .30
Defaulters Relieved, General Tax -------- = $66.30
And also the further sum of Fifteen dollars and thirty cents be, and is hereby, allowed the said J.
L. Mayfield, as insolvent list, errors etc., on the County Tax for same year.
Given under my hand and official signature, this 12th Decr, 1876.
(30)
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Joel Rucker, Two dollars out of the Jail fund, for the use
of a buggy to carry a prisoner to Marietta Jail (Mr. Payne) Dec 20th 1876
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay O. P. Skelton two dollars for services as a manager of the
Election for County officers on 4th Jany 1877. This Jany 5th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay John I. Teasley two dollars for services as manager of the
Election for County officers on 4th January 1877. This January 5th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay A. H. Teasley two dollars for services as a manager of the
Election for County officers on 4th January 1877. This Jany 5th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay N. B. Lee two dollars for bringing Election returns from
the 1227th Dist G. M. of said County. This Jany 5th 1877
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay James A. Voss two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 1175th Dist G M. This January 4th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay L. M. Yancey two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 823rd Dist G M. This Jany 4th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay F. C. Findley two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 842 Dist G M. This January 4th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Ambrey Martin two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 1226th Dist G M. This January 4th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay N. W. H. Cook two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 892nd Dist G M. This Jany 4th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay John P. Webb two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 1172nd Dist G M. This January 4th 1877
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay N. B. Lee two dollars for bringing Election returns from
the 1227th Dist G M. January 8th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay C. A. Watkins two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 1176th Dist G M.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. M. Lott two dollars for bringing returns of the Election
from 1176th Dist G M. This January 8th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay D. R. Hook two dollars for bringing Election returns from
the 1176th Dist G M. This Jany 8th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay James A. Voss two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 1175th Dist G M. This Jany 8th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay James M. Taylor two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 842nd Dist G M. This Jany 8th 1877
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay N. W. H. Cook two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 892 Dist G M. This Jany 8th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay S. M. Lamberth two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 1172 Dist G M. This Jany 8th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield five dollars out of the pauper fund for
taking care of Hannah Vaughan from the 5th day of December 1876 to the 5th day of January
1877. This January 5th 1877
January 6, 1877 - It appearing by the returns of the Superintendents of an election held on the 6th
day of January 1877, for Constable in and for the 1176th Dist G M, in said County, that Wm. J.
Morris was duly elected to that office, and has given Bond and security and taken the oath of
office, agreeably to law, Ordered that said Wm. J. Morris be and is hereby recognized as
Constable in and for said District and County, and that said return and Bond be filed in this office,
and the Bond recorded.
(34)
It appearing from the returns of the Superintendent of an election held on the 6th day of January
last for Constable in and for the 1175th Dist G M, in said County, that Jessee J. Dempsey was duly
elected to that office, and has given Bond and security and taken the oath of office, agreeably to
law, Ordered that said Jessee J. Dempsey be and is hereby recognized as Constable in and for said
District and County and that said return and Bond be filed in this office, and the Bond recorded.
This January 6th 1877.
It appearing by the returns of the Superintendent of an election held on the 6th day of January 1877
for Constable in and for the 1175th Dist G M, in said County, that Wm D. Chaffin was duly
elected to that office, and has given Bond and security and taken the oath of office, agreeably to
law, Ordered that said Wm D. Chaffin be and he is hereby recognized as Constable in and for said
District and County, and that said return and Bond of said Wm. D. Chaffin be filed in this office,
and the Bond recorded. This January 9th 1877.
January 9th 1877
It appearing by the return of the Superintendents of an election held on the 6th day of January 1877
for Constable in and for the 1227th Dist. G. M. in said County, that W. L. Green was duly elected
to the office and has given Bond and security and taken the oath of office agreeably to law, it is
(35)
ordered that said W. L. Green be and is hereby recognized as Constable in and for said District
and County, and that said return and Bond be filed in this office and the Bond recorded.
January 11, 1877.
It appearing by the return of the Superintendents of an election held on the 6th day of January,
1877, for Constable in and for the 842 District G. M. of said County, that C. R. Dudley was duly
elected to that office, and has given Bond and security, and taken the oath of office, agreeably to
law, Ordered that said C. R. Dudley be and is hereby recognized as Constable in and for said
District and County, and that said return and Bond be filed in this office and the Bond recorded.
Witness my hand and seal.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay W. S. Deverell two dollars for bringing election returns
from the 823 Dist G M This Jany 13th 1877.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay S. L. Rucker Eight dollars for services rendered in going
to Atlanta and purchasing an Iron Cage for Milton County Jail. This January 1877.
(36)
January 16th 1877
It appearing by the return of the Superintendents of an election held on the 6th day of January 1877
for Constable, in and for the 843nd District G.M. for said County, that J. W. Lee was duly elected
to that office, and has given Bond and security, and taken the oath of office agreeably to law,
Ordered that said J. W. Lee be and hereby recognized as Constable in and for said District and
County, and that said return and Bond be filed in this office and the Bond recognized.
January 16th 1877
It appearing by the returns of the Superintendents of an election held on the 6th day of January
1877, for Constable in and for the 1176th District G.M. of said County, that M. M. James was
duly elected to that office, and has given Bond and security, and taken the oath of office, Ordered
that said M. M. James be and is hereby recognized as Constable in and for said District and
County, and that said return and Bond be filed in this office, and the Bond recorded.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay James M. Smith fifty cents for work done on fire place in
the Court House. This Jany 20th 1877.
(37)
Jany 20th 1877- E. A. Wallace, having been elected Constable in and for the 1226th District G. M.
of said County, given Bond and security and taken the oath of office, a certificate of election was
given him according to law.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield five dollars out of the Pauper fund, for
taking care of Hannah Vaughan, a colored pauper, from the 5th day of January to the 5th day of
February 1877. This Feby 5, 1877.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay T. B. Newton Ten dollars out of the Pauper fund for the
use of Cenia Pilgrim. Feby 6th 1877.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay G. T. Burroughs Ten dollars out of the paupers fund for
the use of Mary Smith. Feby 6th 1877.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay G. M. Hook Eight dollars for services rendered in going to
Atlanta to purchase an Iron Cage for Milton County Jail. Feby 6th 1877
Feby 6th 1877 - H. W. Lewis filed his Bond as Constable of the 823rd Dist G. M. was sworn in
and a certificate given him.
(38)
Court of Ordinary and County Commissioners met for County purposes, Feby 6th 1877.
Present G. M. Hook, Ambrey Martin, John Chaffin, T. B. Newton, S. L. Rucker and H. W. Paris.
The following named persons were appointed Commissioners of Roads for the years 1877 and
1878.
Alpharetta District - L. H. Segers, Wm Haskett, A. C. Maxwell
Big Creek - J. L. Fisher, F. H. Nash, B. N. Shirley
Crossville - James A. Voss, G. P. Johnson, James M. Eason
Double Branch - L. M. Yancy, A. W. Devore, M. Dinsmore
First - J. Graham, R. N. Rogers, Scott Fendley
Grogans - J. J. Carpenter, J. T. Austin, L. M. Ball
Little River - W. C. Chatham, James Cox, J. N. Dorris
Newtown - John P. Webb, W. H. Scott, Jones A. Fuller
The following named persons were appointed Processioners of Land
Alpharetta Dist - J. G. Bowen, W. D. Rucker, J. M. Lott
Big Creek - J. W. Dodds, S. R. Douglas, P. F. Long
Crossville - J. B. Parker, F. M. Hembree, J. J. Dempsey
Double Branch - W. J. Cook, C. H. Maddox, Lewis Wright
First - D. M. Little, T. B. Rogers, James Taylor
Grogans Dist - C. N. Woodall, G. W. Beavers, H. R. Cowen
Little River - John Rucker, R. P. Lackey, J. W. Broadwell
Newtown - W. S. Eison, S. Nesbit, Samuel Burdett
(39)
The following named persons were placed on the Pauper List for the year 1877, who are to
receive the amount placed opposite their names.
Hannah Vaughn P. Mayfield, Agent $5.00 per Month
Dead Rachel Hunter H. W. Paris, Agent $10.00
Moved out of Co. Catharine Dudley Thos. Collins, Agent $10.00
Mrs. Conner H. W. Paris, Agent $10.00
Cenia Pilgrim Wilkie Jamison, Agent $10.00
Hannah Morris, Col John Walker, Agent $10.00
John Gazaway Enoch Gazaway, Agent $35.00
Jane Elkins Susan Elkins, Agent $5.00
Jane Cullens James Bice, Agent $10.00
Mary Bagwell H. W. Paris, Agent $10.00
Charity Row " $10.00
Sally Hoyle H. B. Mikel " $10.00
Lewis Bridges R. J. Dudley, " $10.00
Died May, 1877 Mary Smith G. T. Burroughs, " $10.00
Mrs. Stephens John B. Watson $10.00
Court then adjourned until the 1st Tuesday in March next.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay John Walker $10.00 out of the Pauper fund for the use of
Hannah Morris, a colored pauper. Feby 12th 1877 .
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Thomas Collins $10.00 out of the Pauper fund for the use
of Catharine Dudley. This Feby 13th 1877.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay H. W. Paris Ten dollars out of the pauper fund
for the use of Mrs. Conner. This July 13th 1887.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Enoch Gazaway Thirty five dollars out of the
pauper fund for the use of John Gazaway. Feby 13th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay H. W. Paris, Ten dollary out of the pauper fund for the use
of Mary Bagwell. Feby 13th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay H. W. Paris Ten dollars out of the pauper fund
for the use of Charity Row. Feby 13th 1877.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay H. B. Mikel Ten dollars out of the pauper fund
for the use of Sarah Hoyle Feby 13th 1877.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay R. J. Dudley Ten dollars out of the pauper fund for the use
of Lewis Bridges. Feby 13th 1877
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1876 To the Post office Alpharetta Ga Dr
To Staming and transmitting returns of Legislative members 90
" Return of PresidentialElection 50
" " " County officers 70
" Postage on other official business 1.00 = $3.00
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Isham Teasley, Postmaster, Three dollars
for postage used for the county. Feby 16th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay John B. Watson Ten dollars out of the
pauper fund for the use of Mrs. Stephens Feby 28th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay McNaughts & Schintchen Three dollars and seventy five
cents for the Jail locks. Feby 20th 1877
March 2nd 1877
It appearing by the return of the Superintendents of an election held on the 6th day of January last,
for Constable in and for the 1172nd Dist G. M. in said county that W. G. Scott was duly elected to
that office, agreeably to law, and has given bond and taken the oath of office,. Ordered that said
W. G. Scott be and is hereby recognized as constable in and for said District.
(42)
Ordered that the county treasurer pay J. O. Fraser fifty dollars, out of the jail fund for part
payment for building the jail March 2* 1877
Estray Horse
Tolled before me on the 2nd day of March 1877, by Williams. Bise of the 1227th District G M, of
Milton County Ga, an estray Horse of roan color, large size, newly shod, all around. about 12 or
fourteen years old. Appraised by R. K. Thompson, and Thomas Webb, to be worth twelve dollars
and fifty cents, and twenty five cents for day to keep said Horse
The owner is hereby notified to come before me for one property, pay costs and expenses, and
take said Horse away, else it will be sold on the premises of said William Bise, the taker up on
Wednesday the 14th day of March 1877. This March 2* 1877
March 7 1877
To Atlanta & R. A. L. Railway Dr
From Atlanta No. List - 183. No. car 105. consignor W. & Bro
For freight
154 bars Iron
2 Iron Doors
1 Rivet - Holder
1 box Rivets
3 Kegs
Weight 5480 lbs. Freight $ 8.17
Paid D. U. Sloan C D
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay the depot Agent at Norcross eight 17/100 dollars freight on
iron for cage. March 8th 1877
(43)
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Joseph Lowery three dollars and forty five cents for
hauling Irons for cage from Norcross. March 8th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay John Scott, four dollars and forty cents for hauling Irons
for cage from Norcross. March 8th 1877.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Wm Grogan four dollars and twenty five cents for hauling
irons for cage from Norcross March 8th 1877
1876 To W. P. Stephens, Sheriff and Jailor of Cobb County Georgia
August 27th To board of L. W. Payne in Jail from date to 9th of September AD 1876.
14 Days 50 cents $7.00
To Receiving and discharging L.W. Payne
2 days 60 1.20
August 29 To board of Hamp Childers in Jail from date to 31st October 1876 inclusive 64 days.
50 cts 32.00
To Receiving Hamp Childers in Jail .60 = $ 40.80
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay H. P. Stephens, Sheriff and Jailor of Cobb
County, Ga, the above account of Forty 80/100 dollars Feby 1st 1877
(44)
1876 To W. H. Nesbit Dr
To Keeping Minutes of Co Board
Feby Term $ l.00
May " 1.00
June " 1.00
July " 1.00
August " 1.00
September " 1.00
October " 1.00
November " 1.00
December 1.00
To 96 orders on Treasurer 48.00
" l copy of specification of jail on minutes l.00
" ten copies of specifications of jail posted book 5.00
" recording board of J. O. Fraser jail contractor 1.00
" recording board of N. P. Pool bridge contractor 1.00
" making out insolvent list for tax collector 1.00
" auditing claims against the county
such as subpoenas, etc. 10.00 = 124.00
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay the above account out of the fund for county officers
March 18, 1877.
.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield five dollars for taking care of Hannah
Vaughn from the 5th day of February to the 5th day of March.
March 7th 1877
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Atlanta Ga March 12th 1877
Bought of Winship & Brother
One Wought Iron Cage for County Prison $ 410.00
8 ½ Day's work putting up same @ 3 ½ 29.75
8 Days board 3.50
Travelling Expenses 4.50 = $ 447.75
Ordered that the county Treasurer pay Winship and Brother four hundred and forty seven dollars
and 75/100, out of the jail fund for one iron cage for the jail. March 19th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay M. M. James five dollars for work on cage
for the Jail. March 19th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Robert West five dollars for work
on cage for the Jail. March 19th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay C. C. Jones Seven dollars and fifty
cents for work on Iron cage for the Jail. March 22nd 1877
(46)
Tuesday April 3rd 1877- Present G. H. Hook, S. L. Rucker, John Chaffin. H. B. Mikel and H. W.
Paris.
Jerry Martin, C. A. Watkins and G. T. Mayfield petitioned for the removal of Obstructions
on Private way leading from Watkin's Shop to the residence of S. E. Gentry - Application
refused, there being another parallel new Private way; but ordered that the new road he kept open
by the parties interested in the road.
Sheriff Buise presented the following accourt, which was ordered paid
March Term Milton Supr. Court 1877
Account of William Buise Sheriff
To Summoning Jury and waiting on Court $30.00
" Going to and returning from Marietta
" and furnishing team to bring prisoner 8.00
" Use of wagon of J. M. Taylor 1.00
" Guarding Jail 3 nights by C. Webb 3 00
" " " 1 " by C. Webb 1.00
" Hire of Horse 4 days for special Baliff 1.00
" Receiving and discharging 3 Prisoners 3.60
" Conducting 3 Prisoners to and from Jail 3.75 = $ 51.35
Ordered that Richard Smith be allowed $20.00 for taking care of Parthenia Vaughn
from 10th of March to 10th of May 1877, also that Dr. J. M. Howell be allowed
$5 for medical service rendered Parthenia Vaughn.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Wm Buise Sheriff, fifty one dollars and
thirty five cents, out of the Jail fund for some morning Juries, attending Court, and
other services as specified, in the within account. April 3rd 1877.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay M. M. James Three dollars and fifty cents for work on
cage for Jail, (putting in floor and partition). April 12th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Mell Parley thirty cents for hauling lumber for
Emmerson's Mill. April 12th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield five dollars for taking
care of Hannah Vaughn from the 5th day of March to the 5th day of April. April 5th 1877
Dr
March 1877 To 1 Water Bucket for Jail .20
" 1 Tin Cup " " .10
" 1 Chamber " " .60
" 1 Wash Pan " " .35
" 1 Tin Pan " " .25
" 3 lbs nails " " .15 = $ 1.65
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay W. H. Nesbit, Clerk of the Court of
Ordinary One 65/100 dollars for the articles named above. April 12 1877
(48)
Ordered that he County Treasurer pay Dr. J. M. Howell five dollars out of the pauper fund, for
waiting on Parthenia Vaughn. Apil 19 1877
Retailers Bond - V. A.. Garrison
We V. A. Garrison, as Milton County principal, and A. P. Bowers, J. B. Parker, and
H. Smith, as security, all of said County are held and firmly bound unto W. H. Nesbit,
Ordinary of said County, and his successors in office, in the sum of Five Hundred Dollars, subject
to the following condition - - - -
The condition of the above obligation is as follows, whereas the said V. A. .Garrison has this day
applied for license to retail Spirituous Liquors. which license is about to be issued.
Now should the said V. A. Garrison well and truly during the continuance of the said License,
Keep and maintains an orderly and decent HouS. E. and abide the oath to he taken by him then
this obligation to be void otherwise of forces. This March 30 1877
V. A. Garrison, Prcl
A. P. Bowen, Security
J. B. Parker, Security
H. Smith, Security
March 30 1877- Whereas V. A. Garrison has made application for License had filed his bond in
this office, and paid the Treasurer the sum
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of twelve dollars and fifty cents, and taken oath required by law, Ordered that License issue to
him to Retail Spirituous Liquors for the term of Six months from this date.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. O. Fraser, Seventy five dollar, out of the Jail fund in
part payment for building Jail. April 25th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. O. Fraser Thirteen dollars and thirty five cents, in part
payment for the Jail. April 25 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. O. Fraser Thirteen dollars and twenty cents, in part
payment for Jail. April 25th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. O. Fraser Ten dollars in payment for the Jail. April 25
1877.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. O. Fraser, Two dollars and fifty cents in part payment
for the Jail. April 25 1877
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. O. Fraser Ten dollars and ninety cents, in part payment
for the Jail. April 25 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay C. A. Watkins two dollars for consolidating
Elections returns from 1176th Dist - G M May 2 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay O. P. Skelton two dollars for bringing election returns
from the 1176th Dist - G M. May 2 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay W. H. Nesbit two dollars for consolidating election returns
for 1176th Dist - G. M. May 2 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield five dollars for taking care of Hannah
Vaughn form the 5th day of April to 5th of May May 6 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Isham Teasley P.M: Eighty Five cents for postage used for
the County. May 9 1877
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield Thirty cents for handling 2 boxes of
Books from Atlanta May 14 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay D. W. Devore Two dollars out of the pauper fund for the
use of Rebecca Devore. June 5 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinkney Mayfield five dollars for taking care of Hannah
Vaughn from the 5th day of May to the 5th day of June, 1877
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Commissioners met for County purposes June 8th 1877. Present G. M. Hook, S. L. Rucker, John
Chaffin, H. B. Mikel, T. B. Newton, A. Martin, and H. W. Paris.
Olney Eldridge of Cobb County presented a petition, asking that the County build rock Abutments
to a new bridge to be built across Vickerys Creek at Grimes Bridge - Application refused.
Milford Webb applied to have Mary Pannell placed on the pauper list. It was ordered that she be
allowed five dollars per month, until she recovers from her present injuries.
T. B. Newton applied for an order to build a Bridge across Little River, near the residence of Mrs.
Phillips, application refused, but ordered that the ordinary examine the banks of the creek, and
ascertain what can be done and report at the next meeting of the Board.
D. W. Devore applied to have Rebecca Devore placed on the pauper list. Ordered that the
application be granted and that D. W. Devore act as agent for her.
Ordered that L. M. Segers be paid Eleven dollars on account as jailor.
Ordered that J. O. Fraser be allowed $43.00 for extra work done on the jail.
Wm Power presented petition to reopen drive way, obstructed by A. Martin Jr, laid over till next
meeting, to be decided by the next term of this court. It being agreed on that the parties and the
Court select a referee apiece, said referees to meet and examine said Private Way at 2 oclock. P.
m. June 16 1877.
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Wm Power selected John S. Heard, A. Martin selected O. B. Copeland, and the Court selected
George Carpenter.
Court then adjourned until 1st Tuesday in July next.
Ordered that the Count Treasurer pay D. W. Devore Ten dollars out of the pauper fund for the
use of Rebecca Devore. June 5 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. O. Fraser Fourteen dollars and twenty one cents for
building Milton County Jail June 5 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay L. M. Seger, Jailor, Eleven dollars for board of prisoners
in Jail June 5 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. I. Baxter two dollars for bringing election returns from
the 842 Dist G. M. June 13 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Joel Burgess Two dollars for bringing election returns
from the 823 Dist G. M. June 13 1877
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay James A. Voss Two dollars for bringing election returns
from the 1175th Dist G. M. June 13 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. L. Fisher Two dollars for brining election returns from
the 1227 Dist G. M. June 13 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay John P. Webb Two dollars for bringing election returns
form the 1172 Dist G. M. June 13 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay L. M. Segar Two dollars for bringing election returns from
the 1176 Dist G. M. June 13 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay O. P. Skelton Two dollars for bringing election returns
from the 1176th Dist G. M. June 13 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay C. A. Watkins Two dollars for bringing election returns
from the 1176th Dist G. M. June 13 1877
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Tuesday July 3, 1877- County Commissioners met for County purposes. Present S. L. Rucker, H.
W. Paris, Ambry Martin, T. B. Newton and John Chaffin.
John Chaffin was elected chairman Pro tem. The road matter between Wm Power and A. A.
Martin was laid over until the next meeting.
L. M. Segers presented an account for fining B. C. Thomason 23 days at 50 cents per day, and
$120 for receiving and discharging said Thomason. Ordered that the account be paid.
Ordered that $5 be paid to any person that will carry Mary Pannell in the residence of Mrs. Delk.
T. A. Aubrey petitioned to be cut off into Big Creek District from the First District. Ordered that
the same be granted, said change only to change the line of the District so as to run around the
dwelling of said T. A. Autrey and back to original line.
Court then adjourned until 1st Tuesday in August next.
1877
To Joel Rucker Dr
To 3 days work by Drake on Court House @ 1.50 per day $4.50
" Lime $4.00
" 500 Brick $3.00
" Ruckers work on court House Shingles Nails etc. $4.50
" Laying 2 Hearths in CH $1.00 = $17.00
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay the above account out of the fund for Public Buildings July
25 1877
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay E. V. McCollum 50 cents for coal need in putting up the
cage for the jail. July 25 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay L. M. Segar Jailor, Twelve dollars and seventy cents for
board of B. C. Thomason. July 30th 1877
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Tuesday August 7 1877
The Board of County Commissioners met for County Purposes. Present G. M. Hook, S. L.
Rucker, H. B. Mikel, John Chaffin, Ambrey Martin, and T. B. Newton. The petition of Wm
Power vs. A. Martin, an application to reopen Private Way was taken up. The referees, (appointed
at the last term of the Court) sent up a written report, each one separate.
Plaintiffs counsel objected to the return of the Referees being received by the Board, and were
ruled out because the Referees were not sworn, afterwards, by consent of the Counsel for
Plaintiff, the reports of the Referees were received and read as evidence. After hearing the
testimony, and argument, it was ordered by the Board, that the road remains where A. Martin has
placed it, but that he remove the two stumps in the road, and improve the sideling place in it.
M. Dinsmore, and others, presented a petition asking that the road leading from the Frogtown
Road near the residence of Mrs. Phillips, leading by the residence of Wm Perry, to the Cumming
road, near the residence of Mrs. Land, be declared a Public Road - Ordered that M. Dinsmore,
Doc Phillips, and A. J. Douglass be appointed Reviewers of said road.
Ordered that John Morton and R. J. Thompson be allowed One dollar and 50 cents each for
services as guards at March Term 1877 of Milton Superior Court.
L. M. Segars presented an account of $4.50 for digging a well on the jail lot. Account rejected.
Ordered that it be not paid.
Application was made to place Jane Broadwell on the Paupers List - Ordered that she be allowed
ten dollars.
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The Board then adjourned until the first Tuesday in Sept. 1877.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Clinton Webb One dollar for hauling one load of Saw dust
for the Court House. August 21 1877
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Tuesday Sept 4 1877
County Commissioners met for County purposes. Present G. M. Hook, S. L. Rucker, Ambrey
Martin, and John Chaffin. G. F. Mayfield and others complained by written application that the
Private Way leading from Watkins Shop in the direction of Roswell is not kept up as was ordered
previously by the Board, and an order asked to place said Private Way back on the old ground, if
not worked out by I. E. Gentry within 20 days.
Ordered that I. E. Gentry show cause by the first Tuesday in October next why said Private Way
should not be put in good condition and upon his failing so to do, the former order of this Court in
relation to said Private Way will be rescinded and that said I. E. Gentry have notice of this order
twenty days before the next term of this court.
W. H. Scott and J. F. Scott made application to alter a Private Way leading from the McAfee
Bridge road, intersecting the Nesbit Ferry road, near the residence of John F. Scott, a short
distance into the Still House Road, and following said Still House road about 125 steps where it
will intersect the original road, making the new road about 23 yards further. Application
withdrawn. Sheriff Buise presented an acc of L. M. Segers, Jailor, as follows
Milton County
To L. M. Segars Jailor Dr
Aug 3rd To board for Sandy Scott 1 day .50
" " " 1 Key out .60
" 20th " Dillyann Hollinshead 4 days @ .50 2.00
" " " Smallwood " " 2.00 = $5.10
Ordered that the account be paid.
Sheriff Buise presented two accounts as follows:
Milton County to Wm Bise Shff
Aug 3rd to Sandy Scott 1 Key in .60
" 20 " Dilly Ann Hollinshead 2 Keys 1.20
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Aug 20 To Smallwood 2 keys 1.20
" Waiting on Court of Ordy 2.50 = $5.50
1877
To Wm Buise Sheriff Dr
To Summoning Jury $5.00
" Waiting on Court 20.00 = $25.00
Ordered that both the above accounts be paid.
Ordered that Wm Buise Sheriff, be allowed $16.75, cost in the case of the State vs. McLeroy.
The Reviewers appointed at the last term of the Court to Review a contemplated Road, leading
from the Frogtown Road, by the residence of Wm Perry, to the Cumming road near the residence
of Mrs. Land, reported that they had reviewed said Road and find it to of public utility - Ordered
that notice of same be advertised 30 days.
Ordered that Phillip Graham be allowed five dollars for repairing the bridge at Grahams Mill.
Ordered that the County tax for the present year be assessed at 50 cents on the $100 One hundred
dollars.
The Board then adjourned until the 1st Tuesday in Oct next.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Wm Buise Sheriff, Sixteen 75/100 dollars out of the fund
for County officers, this being the balance due on the amount allowed by the Board for extra
service in the case of the State vs. Wm McLeroy. Sept 8th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay L. M. Segars Four dollars for two quilts bought of him for
the Jail. Sept. 8 1877.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay L. M. Segars Five dollars and ten cents Jail fees up to
date. Sept 8 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Wm Buise Five dollars and fifty cents jail fees accrued
since the absconding of L. M. Segars, Jailor. Sept 8 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Wm Buise Sheriff Twelve 50/100 dollars for summoning
Juries, and waiting on the Superior Court, at the August term 1877. Sept 8 1877
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Ordered that the County County Treasurer pay Clinton Webb Deputy Sheriff Twelve 50/100
dollars for summoning Juries and waiting on the Superior Court, at the August Terms 1877.
Sept 8 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield five dollars out of the Pauper fund for
taking care of Hannah Vaughn from the 5th day of August to the 5th day of September 1877. Sept
8 1877.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield five dollars out of the Pauper fund for
taking care of Hannah Vaughn from the 5th day of September to the 5th day of October 1877. This
October 19 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay James Broadwell ten dollars out of the Pauper fund for the
use of Jane Broadwell. This October the 22 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay G. C. Jones forty cents for hauling one box of books
(containing Acts of the Legislature) from Atlanta. This October 24 1877
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County Commissioners met for County purposes on Tuesday Nov 6 1877.
Present G. M. Hook, H. W. Paris, S. L. Rucker and H. B. Mikel.
Mrs. Segars presented an account $20.55 for digging a well and Jail fees. Ordered that the Jail
fees be paid amount $11.30. but the account for the well be rejected.
I. E. Gentry (having been served with a notice to appear and show cause why the Private Way
leading from Watkins Shop in the direction of the residence of the said I. E. Gentry, should not be
placed in good condition) appeared in obedience to said writ and stated that he had worked and
put in good condition the part of the road that runs through his land.
The Board then adjourned until the 1st Tuesday in Decer next.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield five dollars out of the pauper fund for
taking care of Hannah Vaughn form the 5th day of October to the 54th day of November This Nov.
6th 1877
Ordered that the county Treasurer pay Mary Ann Segars Eleven 30/100 dollars Jail fees for
feeding prisoners to date. Nov 12th 1877
Ordered that the county Treasurer pay Milford Webb Thirty dollars out of the pauper fund for
taking care of Mary Pannell from the 5th day of June 1877 to the 5th day of Dec 1877. Dec
4th1877
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield five dollars out of the pauper fund, for
taking care of Hannah Vaughn from the 5th day of November to the 5th day of December 1877.
This Dec 5th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay O. P. Skelton two dollars for bringing election returns
from the 1176th Dist G. M. Dec 6th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Joel Webb two dollars for bringing election returns from
the 1176th Dist G. M. Dec 6th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. L. Fisher two dollars for bringing election returns from
the 1227th Dist G. M. Dec 6th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. A. Voss two dollars for bringing election returns from
the 1175th Dist G. M. Dec 6th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Joel Burgess two dollars for bringing election returns from
the 823 Dist G. M. Dec 6th 1877
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay F. C. Findley two dollars for bringing election returns
from the 842 Dist G. M. Dec 6th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Ambrey Martin two dollars for bringing election returns
from the 1226th Dist G. M. Dec 6th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay R. P. Lackey two dollars for bringing election returns from
the 892 Dist G. M. Dec 6th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay S. M. Lamberth two dollars for bringing election returns
from the 1172 Dist G. M. Dec 6th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay D. R. Hook two dollars for bringing election returns from
the 1176th Dist G. M. Dec 6th 1877
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay C. A. Watkins NP two dollars for superintending an
election for Justice of the Peace in the 1176th Dist G. M. on the 4th Saturday in September 1877.
This Dec 6th 1877
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1877 To H. I. Seale Dr
March Term Supr Court to Stationary furnished the Court $5.00
" " " " 18 Subpoenas for Witnesses before G Jury $2.70
Aug " " " Stationary furnished the Court $4.50
" " " " 27 Subpoenas for Witnesses before G Jury $4.05
" " " " 1 Record for Official Use $2.75 = $19.00
Ordered that the Treasurer pay to M. I. Seale CSC Nineteen dollars out of the fund for County
officers in full payment of the above account. Decr 6th 1877
October Term 1877 - Upon the report of the Reviewers appointed to review a contemplated road,
commencing at the Frogtown road, near the residence of Mrs. Phillips, leading by the residence of
Wm Perry, to the Cumming Road, near the residence of Mrs. Land, that said contemplated road
will be one of much public utility; it is therefore ordered that said road be and is hereby
established, as one of the public roads in said county, and said commissioners are directed and
required to have said road opened, and an overseer and hands appointed for said road, and the
commissioners require said road to be posted, and sign boards put up at the crossroads and forks
of the road, as required by law.
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Dec 11th 1877
Upon examining the list of tax payers, errors in digest, and list of defaulters relieved, submitted
under oath by Julius W. Howell, Tax Collector of said county for the year 1877, and it appearing
to the Court that the same is correct and true, It is therefore ordered that the said Julius W.
Howell, Tax Collector as aforesaid, be, and is hereby allowed the following sums as insolvent list,
errors, &c on the state, to wit.
Polls
Insolvent Polls $50.00
Errors in Digest polls $3.00
Defaulters Relieved polls
Total Polls = $53.00
General Tax
Insolvent general tax $7.23
Errors in Digest, general tax $5.00
Defaulters relieved general tax
Total General Tax = $12.23
Total Insolvent List = $65.23
And also the further sum of twelve dollars and twenty three cents ($12.23) be, and is hereby
allowed the said Julius W. Howe, as insolvent list, errors &c, on the County tax for said years.
Given under my hand and official signature this December 11th 1877.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Thomas Dodds fifty cents for bring a lot of books from
Atlanta for the County officers Dec 13th 1877.
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The petition of James Campbell shows that Casabina Campbell of said county is a lunatic and that
he is a pauper and almost without means of support. Wherefore your petitioner prays that such
steps may be had as are provided by law, to place lunatics in the state lunatic asylum. This
December 6th 1877
James Campbell
In person appeared before the undersigned ordinary in and for said County, James Campbell, who
on oath deposeth and saith that he has given ten days notice of the above application to three of the
nearest adult relatives of Casabina Campbell. Sworn to and subscribed before me the Dec 6th
1877.
James Campbell
To John P. Webb, J. P J. M. Howell and G. B. Thomason physicians, H. H. Wood, John W.
Jones, John D. Lowery, Thomas Webb, Robert F. Medlock, W. H. Scott, John F. Scott, Richard
D. Smith, James R. Tribble, Harrison Bowen, Henry Smith, Riley M. Shirley, A. J. Vaughn, W.
S. Eison (or any twelve of you). You are hereby authorized and required to meet in the town of
Alpharetta, on the 14th day of December inst, after the date of these presents. And after having
taken the oath required by law to proceed to the personal inspection (and to hear and examine
witnesses upon oath should you deem it necessary as to the state of mind) of Casabina Campbell,
of said county, who is alleged to be insane. And after having made a thorough and perfect
investigation touching the alleged
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lunacy of the said Casabina Campbell you are to report to the Court of Ordinary whether or not
the said Casabina Campbell is a lunatic. Given under my hand and sealed this Decr 7th 1877
I have this day summoned the within jurors to be and appear as the law directs this Dec 11th1877.
Wm Buise Sheriff.
We the jury find the issue in favor of the defendant. Dec 14th 1877
John P. Webb Foreman
Whereupon it is considered that an adjudged by the Court that Casabina Campbell of said county
is not a lunatic and that he be discharged. Dec 14 1877.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay James Buice ten dollars out of the Pauper funds, for the
use of Adaline Cullens, a pauper, March 5th 1878
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. W. Howell, twenty dollars and fifty cents out of the Jail
fund for carrying Joel C. Waters (a lunatic) to Milledgeville March 5th 1878
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield five dollars for taking care of Hannah
Vaughn, from the 5th day of December to the 5th day of January. This January 5th 1878
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay John K. C. Shirley, one dollar and seventy five cents for
paying express charges on a lot of books from Nashville to Alpharetta. January 15th 1878
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay W. H. Nesbit one hundred and thirty three dollars, for
services rendered as Clerk of the Court of Ordinary, for the year 1877. This Jany 15th 1878
1877 to James A. Cook Jailor Dr
Oct To 1 days board of Perry Southern .50
" releasing Perry Southern 1 key .60
" receiving " " 1 " .60
" five days board of Hope Jackson 2.50
" receiving Hope Jackson 1 key .60
" releasing Hope Jackson 1 " .60 = $5.40
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay James A. Cook, Jailor, five dollars and forty cents, in full
of the above account. Jany 26th 1878
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Tuesday Feby 5th 1878
Ordered that the following named persons be placed on the paper list for the year 1878. and
receive the amount opposite their names.
Hannah Vaughn - $5 per month - Agt P. Mayfield
Rachel Hunter - $10.00 - Agt H. W. Paris
Catharine Dudley - 10.00 - Agt Thomas Collins
Mrs. Conner - 10.00 - Agt H. W. Paris R. M. Autrey "
Cenia Pilgrim - 10.00 - Agt Wilkey Jamison
Hannah Morris - 10.00 - Agt John Walker
John Gazaway - 35.00 - Agt Enoch Gazaway
Jane Elkins - 5.00 - Agt Susan Elkins
Jane Cullins - 10.00 - Agt James Buice
Mary Bagwell - 10.00 - Agt H. W. Paris
Charity Row - 10.00 - Agt H. W. Paris
Sally Hoyle - 10.00 - Agt W. B. Mikel
Lewis Bridges - 10.00 - Agt R. J. Dudley
Mrs. Stephens - 10.00 - Agt J. B. Watson
Ailsey Miller col - 20.00 - Agt Isham Teasley
Hannah Barnett - 5.00 - Agt Wm H. Scott
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Enoch Gazaway thirty five dollars out of the pauper fund
for the use of John Gazaway, a pauper. This Feby 5th 1878
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield five dollars out of the pauper fund for
taking care of Hannah Vaughn from the 5th day of January to the 5th day of Feby, this Feby
5th1878.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay John A. Walker ten dollars out of the pauper funds for the
use of Hannah Morris, a pauper. Feby 5th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. A. Walker ten dollars out of the pauper funds for the use
of Rachel Hunter, a pauper. Feby 5th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. M. Dodds three 25/100 dollars, out of the Jail fund for
hauling rock to make pillars for the jail. Feby 5th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Wilkie Jamison ten dollars out of the pauper funds for the
use of Cenia Pilgrim, a pauper. Feby 5th 1878.
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Tuesday March 5th 1878
Board of Roads and Revenues, met for County purposes. Present G. M. Hook, S. L. Rucker, T.
B. Newton, John Chaffin, H. W. Paris, and Ambrey Martin.
W. H. and John F. Scott presented a petition to change the public road leading to Jetts Ferry by
leaving the Nesbit Ferry road near the residence of John F. Scott, and intersecting the Jett Ferry
road at a distance of 300 yards from the starting point.
Ordered that Jones A. Fuller, John P. Webb, and John W. Jones be appointed commissioners to
review said road.
Ordered that in the event Wm Buice make application, to have Julia Dilda, a minor orphan child,
bound to him, and she is bound to him. That the cost of binding said minor be paid by the county.
Board then adjourned until the 1st Tuesday in April next
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay H. W. Paris ten dollars out of the pauper fund for the use
of Charity Row, a pauper. March 5th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay H. W. Paris ten dollars out of the pauper fund for the use
of Mary Bagwell, a pauper. March 5th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield five dollars out of the pauper fund for
taking care of Hannah Vaughn, from the 5th day of Feby to the 5th day of March 1878. This March
5th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Clinton Webb, Dept Shff, two dollars out of the pauper
fund for summoning a jury in the case of Joel C. Waters, a Lunatic. This March 5th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Isaac Cox, ten dollars out of the pauper fund for the use of
Jane Elkins, a pauper. March 5th 1878.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay H. B. Mikel ten dollars out of the pauper fund for the use
of Louisa ____, a pauper. March 14th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay H. B. Mikel ten dollars out of the pauper fund for the use
of Sally Hoyle, a pauper. March 14th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay O. M. James three dollars, out of the jail fund, for giving
out rock and work on the pillars of the jail. This March 25th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Thomas Collins ten dollars out of the pauper fund for the
use of Catharine Dudley, a pauper. March 25th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay M. M. James, two dollars and seventy five cents out of the
jail fund for work done on rock pillars for the jail. March 27th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay N. J. Grimes one dollar one dollar for two loads of wood
furnished for the Superior Court now in session. March 27th 1878.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. K. C. Shirley twenty five cents for bringing a package
of books from Doraville. March 27th 1878.
(77)
Tuesday April 2 1878
Board of Roads and Revenue met for County purposes.
Present John Chaffin, S. L. Rucker, Ambrey Martin, W. H. Scott, and H. W. Paris,
S. L. Rucker acting as Chairman Pro tem. John B. McCollum made application for pay for a
coffin and shrouding furnished for an indigent negro man who died and was buried in Double
Branch District - postponed until next meeting.
Ordered that Ailsey Miller be placed on the pauper list, and be allowed $20.00 for the year 1878.
Isham Teasley appointed agent for her.
The commissioners appointed at the last meeting of the Board, to examine and report as the utility
of a proposed change in the public road, leading from the Nesbit Ferry Road to the Jett Ferry
road, having reported favorably, Ordered that the Ordinary issue the citation required by law, the
same to be heard on the 1st Tuesday in May next.
A petition was handed in asking assistance for the wife of R. W. Morton - application refused.
Wm Chaffin made application for pay for horse hire, while acting as special bailiff at the last term
of the Superior Court - application refused.
Ordered that H. I. Seale be paid eight 80/100 dollars for extra services stationery &c at March
term Supr Court 1878.
Ordered that Sheriff Buise be allowed twenty six dollars for extra services rendered at the March
term of the Supr Court.
Board then adjourned until 1st Tuesday in May next.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Wm Buise thirteen dollars out of the Jury funds for
summoning juries, and waiting on the Superior Court at the March term 1878. This April 2 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Thomas J. Crisler twenty five cents out of the Jail fund for
hauling a lot of blankets from Atlanta. April 6th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. M. Dodds one dollar and twenty five cents, out of the
Jail fund for hauling rock used in making pillars used for the jail. April 6th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield five dollars out of the pauper fund for
the use of Hannah Vaughn, a pauper. April 6th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay H. I. Seale eight 80/100 dollars for stationery and extra
services rendered at the March term 1878 of Milton Supr Court. April 8th 1878.
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To J. A. Cook Jailor Dr (1878)
March 28 - To Receiving Rebecca Carroll - .60
April 2 - To Discharging Rebecca Carroll - .60
April 2 - To 5 1/3 days board of Rebecca Carroll - 2.65
March 27 - To Receiving Holland Rains - .60
March 28 - To Discharging Holland Rains - .60
March 28 - To 1 Days board of Holland Rains - .50
March 27 - To Receiving Frank Rains - .60
March 27 - To Discharging Frank Rains - .60
March 27 - To 1 Days board of Frank Rains - .50
Total = $7.25
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay James A. Cook, Jailor, seven dollars and twenty five cents
out of the Jail fund for services rendered as per above account. April 6th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Clinton Webb, Deputy Sheriff, thirteen dollars out of the
Jury fund for extra service rendered at the March term of Milton Supr Court 1878. This April 29th
1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Isham Teasley twenty dollars, out of the pauper fund, for
the use of Ailsey Miller, a pauper. May 1st 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay H. W. Paris, five dollars out of the pauper fund, for the
use of Mary Bagwell, a pauper. May 7th 1878.
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To J. A. Cook, Jailor Dr (1878)
April 7th " Receiving of J. F. Lewis .60
May 7 - Discharging J. F. Lewis .60
May 7 - Board of J. L. Lewis from April 7th
to 7th day of May 1878, 30 @ .50 cts per day 15.00 = $16.20
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. A. Cook, Jailor Sixteen dollars, out of the Jail fund in
payment of account this May 7th 1878
1878 To William Buise Shff Dr
May to amount expended in going to and returning from Pickens Co in pursuit of an escape.
To amount paid for
ferriage .30
for dinner .50
Constable in aid of capture .50
Supper, breakfast and lodging 1.50
for dinner .75
Three days services 1.25 3.75 = $7.30
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Wm Buise, Seven 30/100 dollars out of the Jail fund in
full of the within account. May 7th 1878
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield five dollars out of the pauper fund for
the use of Hannah Vaughn, a pauper.
May 7th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Wm Buise five dollars for taking Rebecca Carroll, a
colored person, from the jail and delivering her Wm Terry. May 18th 1878
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay D. R. Hook one dollar for work done on the jail pillars.
This May 18th 1878.
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Received of John W. Jones Six dollars and ninety five cents as Jail fees to wit
1 arrest Joe Carroll $1.25
Dieting 9 days a 50 cents per day "4.50
Turning keys in and out this May 17th 1878 ".20
$6.95
John F. Lindsy, Shff Pickens Co
1878 To J. A. Cook Jailor Dr
May 5th To Receiving Pool South .60
May 21 To discharging Pool South .60
May 21 To Board of Pool South from
5th to 21st May 17 days @ 50 cts per day 8.50 = $9.70
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay James A. Cook Jailor Nine dollars and seventy cents out
of the Jail fund in full of the above account. May 31st 1878.
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Tuesday June 4th 1878
Court of County Commissioners met for County purposes. Present G. M. Hook, John Chaffin, T.
B. Newton, W. H. Scott, and Ambry Martin. W. H. Scott, H. B. Mikel, and others petitioned that
the Private Way, leading from the residence of B. Jett, on the Alpharetta and Newtown road,
running in the direction of and intersecting the Jones ferry road, at the residence of Joseph Turner,
be declared a second class public road.
Ordered that John P. Webb, W. S. Eison and H. B. Mikel be appointed reviewers to review and
report on said road.
Ordered that William Buice be allowed Nine 50/100 dollars for bringing Joe Carroll from Pickens
County Jail.
Ordered that Wm Morton be allowed One 75/100 dollars for two days service as a guard for Joe
Carroll.
Ordered that the Ordinary be empowered to pay the expense of Sheriff Buice in case he makes a
trip to arrest Hamp Childers.
Ordered that the Ordinary draw up Specifications for a new Bridge across Big Creek at the Long
Bridge and advertize for the letting out of the same on 1st Tuesday in July next. Pillars and
abutments of said Bridge to be of rock.
Board then adjourned until 1st Tuesday in July next
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Wm Morton One 75/100 dollars for two days services as a
guard in bringing Joe Carroll from Pickens County Jail. June 4th 1878
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1878 To Wm Buice Sheriff Dr
May 16 to dinner for self guard and horse .75
May 16 to ditto 1.00
May 16 to ferriage .30
Lodging 1.50
Service for self and horse 2 days 5.00
Buggy hire 2 days @ 50 1.00 = 9.55
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Wm Buice Nine 55/100 dollars out of the Jail fund in full
of the above Acc.. June 4th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield five dollars out of the pauper fund for
taking care of Hannah Vaughn, from the 5th day of May to the 5th day of June 1878. June 8th1878.
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Tuesday July 2 1878
Board of Roads and Revenue met for County purposes. Present W. H. Scott, S. L. Rucker, John
Chaffin, T. B. Newton, Ambry Martin, and H. W. Paris.
S. L. Rucker was made chairman pro tem.
Ordered that the Ordinary be authorized to assist Cherokee County in building a bridge across
Little River at Grahams Mills.
The Commissioners appointed to review a contemplated road, leading from the residence of Bird
Jett, in the direction of Jones Ferry and intersecting said road at the residence of Joseph Turner,
having failed to report, Ordered that Bird Jett, James R. Tribble, and H. B. Mikel, be appointed to
review and report on said road at the next meeting of the Board.
The building of a bridge across Big Creek at the Long bridge, was let out to the lowest bidder and
was bid off by H. W. Paris for the sum of ($144.00) One hundred and forty four dollars to be
built after the following specifications.
Specifications
Bridge to be 40 feet long, and the same height of the present bridge, and to rest on two rock
abutments, and one wooden pillar. Abutments to be 12 feet long and 4 ½ feet wide. Cap Sills to
be 12 x 14 inches.
Mend Sills and upright to be 12 x 12 inches, 12 feet long and to be braced on the inside.
Sleepers to be 6 x 12 inches, 6 sleepers to the span, outside sleepers to be 42 feet long, 10 x 12
inches. Flooring to be 12 feet long 1-1/2 inches thick and not over 7 inches wide, securely
fastened to the sleepers at each end.
The timbers of said bridge to be all heart either of pine or oak.
Two iron rods 1 ¼ inches in diameter to go through the Cap seals at each end of the abutments
and to extend downwards through the rock work 6 feet and to be securely fastened
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to an iron washer 10 inches square. Also to be fastened down at the top with a tap 2 rock wings to
be built on each side of the bridge, East side 15 feet long, West side 5 feet long to be flared as
they reced from the bridge and to be filled with dirt so as to put the bridge in good traveling
condition.
Good bannisters to be put on each side of the bridge, the entire length of length of the bridge and
wings. All to be done in a workmanlike manner.
Bond and security required to keep the bridge in good repair for 7 years.
Court then adjourned until the 1st Tuesday in August next.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield five dollars out of the pauper fund for
taking care of Hannah Vaughn, from the 5th day of June to the 5th day of July 1878. This July 10th
1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Sheriff Buice twenty 30/100 dollars out of the Jail fund,
expenses incurred in going to Hogansville in search of Hampton Childers an escaped prisoner
August 1st 1878.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Thomas Vaughan Thirteen 20/100 dollars for twenty four
chairs furnished for the Courthouse this day August 21st 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Daniel Dodds One 50/100 dollars for cleaning out the
public well. August 27th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Robert Shaw, One dollars for work done on Haynes
Bridge. Aug 27th 1878.
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Tuesday Sept 3rd 1878
Board of Roads and Revenue met for County purposes. Present S. L. Rucker, John Chaffin,
Ambry Martin, T. B. Newton, P. F. Fendley and W. H. Scott.
Ordered that the County tax for the present year be assessed at 100 per cent on the State tax.
The Reviewers appointed to Review the Road applied for in Newtown District, having reported
favorably, ordered that the usual notice be published.
Ordered that Pinckney Linsey be allowed One 75/100 dollars for summoning Coroners Jury is
case of Esther Bailey's child and guarding Esther Bailey until trial before J. P
Ordered that the guards of Esther Bailey be allowed one dollar and fifty cents per day.
Ordered that O. C. Shirley be allowed one dollar for bringing Esther Bailey to the jail.
Ordered that Mrs. Jane Ellis be allowed Six 75/100 dollars for waiting on Esther Bailey.
Ordered that Sheriff Buice be allowed twenty five dollars for extra service at the August term of
Milton Supr Court.
Ordered that Warren Devore, J. A. J. Wayne and G. L. Brown be appointed Reviewers to Review
a Private Way applied for by John H. Baker.
Ordered that A. M. Gazaway be allowed One 50/100 dollars for guarding O. B. Copeland one
day.
Ordered that Hannah Barnett be allowed five dollars and that W. H. Scott act as agent for her.
Ordered that H. I. Seale, C S C be allowed Seven 50/100 for furnishing stationery at Aug term
Milton Supr Court.
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Court then adjourned until Monday the 8th day of Sept 1878
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Wm Buise Thirteen 50/100 dollars for extra services
rendered at the August term 1878 of Milton Supr Court. Sept 3 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Clinton Webb Deputy Sheriff Eleven 50/100 dollars for
extra services rendered at August term 1878, of Milton Supr Court. Sept 3rd 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay P. H. Linsey One 75/100 dollars for summoning Coroners
Jury and guarding Esther Bailey until trial. Sept 3 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Zachariah Collins Nine dollars for six days service as
guard for Esther Bailey. Sept. 3 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay O. C. Shirley Three dollars for guarding Esther Bailey two
days. Sept 3 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay A. L. Bailey Five 50/100 dollars for guarding Esther
Bailey three days. Sept 3 1878.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Robert Killian Nine dollars for guarding Esther Bailey 6
days. Sept 3 1878
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay W. H. Miller Seven 50/100 dollars for guarding Esther
Miller 5 days. Sept 3 1878
Monday Sept. 9 1878 - Board of Roads and Revenue met pursuant to adjournment.
Present W. H. Scott, John Chaffin, S. L. Rucker, and G. M. Hook.
Ordered that the Ordinary be authorized to employ W. R. Hunt to prepare plans and specifications
for a Courthouse and advertize the same.
Ordered that I. T. Crisler Coroner, be allowed Seventeen 50/100 dollars for holding inquest on
and burying a negro child of Esther Bailey.
Board then adjourned until 1st Tuesday in Oct next
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay I. T. Crisler Coroner Seventeen dollars and fifty cents for
holding inquest on and burying an infant a child of Esther Bailey Sept. 9 1878.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield Five dollars for taking care of Hannah
Vaughan from the 5th day of Aug to the 5th day of Sept. This Sept 23 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Clinton Webb two dollars for summoning a jury to try the
case of Lunacy of Jane Broadwell. Oct 1 1878
Tuesday October 1st 1878
Board of Roads and Revenue met pursuant to adjournment. Present G. M. Hook, S. L. Rucker,
Ambry Martin, John Chaffin, and W. H. Scott.
The reviewers appointed to review a Private Way petitioned for by John H. Baker, reported that
they had marked out said Private Way.
Ordered that said Private Way be granted.
Ordered that C. Webb Deputy Sheriff be allowed two dollars for summoning a jury to examine
Jane Broadwell, a lunatic.
Ordered that Miss _____ Baker be allowed four dollars for assisting to carry Jane Broadwell to
the asylum at Milledgeville.
Ordered that Ordinary be authorized to advertize the letting out the contract for building a Court
House on the 1st Tuesday in November next.
Board then adjourned until 1st Tuesday in Nov.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay G. W. Baker Twenty dollars for carrying Jane Broadwell
to the asylum at Milledgeville. Oct 4th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Evaline Baker Four dollars, for assisting to carry Jane
Broadwell to the asylum at Milledgeville. Oct 4th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield Five dollars for taking care of Hannah
Vaughan from the 5th day of Sept to the 5th day of October. October 11 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay S. L. Rucker Three dollars for going to Marietta to get up
specifications for a Court HouS. E. Oct 12 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay W. H. Nesbit Three dollars for going to Marietta to get up
specifications for a Court HouS. E. Oct 12 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay W. H. Nesbit One dollar for a rope furnished for the
public well. Oct 12 1878.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. J. Smith One 8/100 dollars for lumber furnished to
repair the flooring of Haynes Bridge. Oct 12th 1878.
to J. A. Cook Jailor Dr (1878)
Aug 24 To Board of Ester Bailey from
Aug 24 to Aug 31 8 days @ 50 cents 4.00
Aug 31st to discharge of Ester Bailey .60
Sept 2 to board of J. F. Lewis from Aug 24 to Sept 2, 10 days @ 50 cents 5.00
Sept 2 to discharge of J. F. Lewis .60
Sept 2 to Board of Joseph Carroll
Board from Aug 24th to Sept 2nd 10 days @ 50 cents 5.00
Sept 2 Discharging Joseph Carroll .60 = $15.80
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. A. Cook, Jailor fifteen 80/100 dollars in full of the
within account. Oct 15th 1878.
To Marshall & Buice Dr
Dec 11 1877 to 1 Record of Returns 15.00
Dec 11 1877 1 Jail Record 8.40
Dec 11 1877 500 Jury Certificates 4.00 = 27.40
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Marshall & Buice Twenty Seven 40/100 dollars in
payment of the above account. Oct 18th 1878.
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Tuesday Nov 5th 1878 - Board of Roads and Revenue met pursuant to adjournment. Present G.
M. Hook, S. L. Rucker, W. H. Scott, John Chaffin and Ambry Martin.
Ordered that Wm R. Hunt be allowed one hundred dollars for drawing up specifications and
drawings for the Court House..
It having been previously advertized, the building of the Court House was let out a public outcry
to the lowest bidder and was bid off by H. B. Wallace of Marietta Georgia, at the sum of $4,849
to be built after Drawings furnished by Wm R. Hunt and the following.
Specifications
of the materials and labor required in the erection of a Court House for the County of Milton,
State of Georgia, in the town of Alpharetta, in said county, on the site of the former Court House,
according to the plans. Elevations, &c hereto annexed.
The Plans &c, herein referred to, are those drawn and signed by William R. Hunt, Engineer and
Architect, Marietta, Ga, consisting of first story plan, second story plan and front elevation, with
such other plans, elevations, sections, and detail drawings, described in the following
specifications, as shall hereafter be furnished, all which, together, with such figures, writings and
details, as may be upon them, are to be considered part of, and illustrate these specifications.
General Description of Building
The building will be of brick, two stories high, dimensions 68' 3" X 43' 3" from out to out of
walls, with pilasters at intervals, as shown on plan, three bricks face, and one half brick projection;
with fireproof vault inside of the building. All exterior walls, partitions and vault in the lower
story, will will be of brick; and all the
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partitions above, of wood. The roof will be of wood, hipped on all sides, and covered with
shingles. All other particulars will be seen by reference to the Plans, and the following
specifications.
Bricklayer
Foundation: The earth will be excavated to a depth sufficient to insure a firm and reliable bearing
for the walls, and being brought to a level on the bottom, the foundation will commence 5 ½ brick
thick for the exterior walls, and 3 bricks for the interior walls, with which thickness that will be
carried up 5 courses, then racked back on both sides in 6 courses, to 3 ½ and 2 bricks, with which
thickness they will be carried up to the level on the bottom of the bond timber of the first story
joists. The foundation for the walls of the vault will be laid in like manner, being 2 bricks thicker
than the full width of wall at the floor line.
Walls: The exterior walls will be 2 ½ bricks thick to the level of the second story joists, and
thence 2 bricks thick to the top of the walls, except where otherwise shown on plans. All brick
partition walls One and one half brick thickness. The double walls of the vault will be 1 ½ bricks
thickness, each with 6 inch space between them. All walls will be laid as thin as the bricks will
allow. Wherever blanks corresponding to window openings, are shown on Plans, they will recess
4", and be left rough, except on the jambs.
Stories: The first story will be 12 ft in height, and the second story 18 ft in height, both in the
clear, allowing in each 3" for flooring, facings, and plastering.
Bricks: All the bricks used in the construction of the foundation and walls to the level of the first
story joists, vault, facings of walls, trimmer, and relieving arches, fireplaces and flues and all
chimney tops above the roof, will be of the best hard brick. The remainder of the work may be of
good merchantable soft brick. No salmon or unsound bricks shall
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be used in the work or brought upon the premises.
Mortar: The mortar will be composed of the best Georgia stone lime, and clean sharp sand, free
from clay, loam, or other foreign substance, in the proportion of one part lime to two parts sand,
by measure, with sufficient water to allow them to be well beaten and mixed together.
Brickwork: The outside faces of the walls will be built of the best selected brick, as nearly
uniform in color as possible, neatly laid, the joints properly filled, thoroughly cleaned down and
penciled. Eight inch straight arches will be formed over all window frames, and 8" relieving
arches turned over all wood lintels. The bricklayer will be required to build closely around the
ends of the joist, to bed all bond timbers and wall plates, and to set all wood bricks at the proper
places for window and door casings, base $c, they being furnished by the carpentes.
All the brick work will be well bedded and flushed up, tied at every 6th course, and laid in sound
and regular bond. The bricklayer will provide the needful material of every description, find all
necessary scaffolding, and remove the same on the completion of the work; to attend the other
mechanicks when required, to back in and fill up behind their work properly set all seals, frames,
&c, and clean them off before painting; and carefully cover the walls when requisite to secure
them from damage by the weather. All this work is to be done in a sound substantial and
workmanlike manner, and no part shall be carried up more than 4 feet in advance of another,
where connected.
Vaults: A fireproof vault will be built as shown on plan between the rooms of the Court of
Ordinary and Clerk of Superior Court.
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The walls of the vault will be built double, giving an outer and inner wall, with air space between,
extending entirely around, as shown on Plan. The floor will be of the very hardest brick or
concrete, the brick set on edge, carried on a solid bed of brick or concrete work, brought up to the
level of the floor, from a point not less than 1 foot below the natural surface of the ground. The
cast iron frame for the door will be properly and securely set, and thoroughly anchored into the
walls. The roof of the vault will be anchored 3 bricks thick, well backed, and filled over to the
level of the bottom of the second story joists, with concrete of stone or broken hard brick, sand
and lime, thoroughly packed and rendered secure from damage, in case of fire, by the fall of any
material whatever, from above.
Fire places: The fire places will be built, as shown on Plan, in all office rooms in the lower story,
with backs and throats so arranged as to secure the greatest amount of heat, combined with
thorough freedom of draught in the chimney.
Flues: Flues will be formed in the walls, as shown on Plan of second story, separate from those of
the fire places below, with thimbles inserted at the proper height in the walls for the reception of
stove pipes. All will be thoroughly pargetted, and kept cleaned out as the work progresses.
Hearths: All hearths will be laid with the best hard brick, neatly and evenly set in clean, dry sand,
in the boxes, and when settled, to be exactly even with the top of the floor.
Plastering: All overhead joists will be *** with strips 1" x 2 ½", and ceilings and partitions will be
lathed with the best sod or split laths, well nailed, and all the passages, lobbies, and rooms, except
the Court Room, will be plastered with two coats and white washed. The scratch coat will be well
haired and made rich with lime, and the browning coat will be brought out truly to
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a straight edge. The white wash will be neatly and evenly laid on, so as to show a smooth and
uniform surface. The walls and ceiling of the Court Room will be finished with a skim coat of
lime putty, and smoothly whitened, in imitation of hard finish. A plainly moulded centre piece
will be placed on the ceiling, and a cove, with bead, be run round the room. All plastering will be
left clean and whole, and in perfect order at the close of the work.
Carpenter
Timbering: All the rough timber used will be of the best merchantable heart pine, free from sap,
shakes, large or unsound knots, and any other defects which would weaken it, or impair its
durability.
The flooring joists of the First and Second stories will be 2" x 12", placed 2' feet between centres,
doubled wherever stud partitions rest upon them, and all trimmers and headers will have 1"
additional thickness. Jail joists and headers will be framed with single tenon and bearsmouth or
otherwise, if directed.
Ceiling joists will be 2" x 6", 2' between centres, properly framed and connected with the roof
trusses. All joists will be properly cambered, and have two courses herring bone bridging, in the
15 ft spans, and one down the centre of the hall below, and the corresponding joists above.
Bridging will be 1 ½" x 3" pieces, well fitted and nailed to the joists.
Flooring joists will extend 4" on the walls, resting on a 2" x 4" bond timber, and to be beveled on
the ends, so that the upper edge may be flush with the wall on the inside.
Bond timbers will run round the upper portion of the walls on the outside, at the proper place to
furnish a railing for the frieze. The tie beams of the roof
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will be 6" x 12", the principal and hip rafters 6" x 12", braces 4" x 6", purloins will be 2" x 8", and
common rafters 2" x 5". Partitions will be 2" x 6", studs 16" between centres, bridged once in their
height, in the first, and twice in the second story. They will have sills and caps 2" x 6", resting on
and supporting the joists in the several stories. Door posts will be 4" x 6".
Cornices: The cornice will be formed as shown on elevation with frieze 1" thick; with brackets
and canticlevers of wood.
Roof: The roof will be sheeted with 1" straight edge plank, and covered with somid rived
shingles. The hips properly secured against leakage; with scuttle hole and cover.
Gutters: The gutters will be formed in the cornice lined with tin, and discharged through two 6"
conductors at the rear of the building.
Windows: All windows will have square heads, double hung, box frames, with wooden seals, 3"
thick on front face. Sash 1 3/8" thick, check rail, hung with best linen sash cord and 2" axle
pulleys. Glass 12" x 20", in 12 light windows for first story, and 18 lights in the second. All glass
will be the best American or French cylinder, well bedded, sprigged and back puttied, and left
clean and whole at the close of the work.
Blinds: All windows will be furnished with outside Venetian blinds, rolling slats hung with best
blind hinges and fastenings. Blinds with stationary slats will be set in the blanks.
Doors: Outer doors in front will be as shown on elevation, with segment heads and transom lights.
The door in rear on First story will have square head with transom. These doors will be twofold 1
¾" thick raised moulding on the outside, and flush or OG on the inside. The doors of Ordinary's
and Clerk's offices will be 3' 6" x 7' 6", 1 3/8" thick, four panel OG moulding with transom lights.
The doors of the other rooms willt be 3' x 7' 6", 1 3/8".
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thick 4 panel, OG molded, with transom light. The doors to vault passage will be 2' 6" x 6' 6",
otherwise the same as above.
In the second story, the doors between the lobby and Court Room will be 3' 0" x 8' 0", 1 ¾" thick,
two fold, four panel, flush molded on both sides.
The doors between the Court Room and Grand Jury room and passage will be 3' X 8' 0", 4 panels;
flush molded on side next Court Room, and OG on the inside. The other doors to the jury rooms
will be 3' 0" x 7" 6", 4 panel, O G moulded. All doors will be hung in the most substantial manner
with best loose pin bolts, and trimmed with best mortise locks, with white porcelain knobs, and
plated collars and escutcheons, and be furnished with two keys each.
Floors: The floors will be laid with 1 ¼ " plank, not more than 5" wide, tongued and grooved,
securely nailed at every joist, and brought to a smooth even surface. To be good, clear timber,
thoroughly seasoned, and in good order when put into the work
Stairs: The principal stairs will be built as shown on Plan, with 1 ½ " treads and 1" risers, 2" back
strings, with moulded risings returned on the ends. To have 8" newel post, toad back rail, and
turned balusters, of black walnut or cherry.
The back stairs will have 1 ¼" treads and 1" risers, 1 ¾" back strings, plain nosings, 6" newel
post, plain rail, and turned, balusters, stained to imitate walnut.
Balcony: A balcony will be placed in front of the outer door in the second story, as shown on plan
and elevation, well framed, closely floored, and painted with rail and brackets as shown on
elevation, the canopy, if used, to be covered with tin.
Interior Finish
Architranes: All double doors will have 8" architrans, with 2 ½" moulding and back bands, single
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doors will have 7" architranes, and 2" mouldings. The window frames will have the same
architranes with 1 ½" sill cap, and apron, with cove molding.
Base: The lower story will have an 8" base, with 2" molding, in all the rooms and passages,
continued on the stairs.
In the second story, the same base will be placed in the lobby, back passage, and jury rooms. The
Court Room will have a 10" base, with 2 ½" molding. A 1" quarter round will be planted on the
bottom, taking the place of the shoe.
Mantels: Neat box mantels, of width suited to the chimney breast, and a finish corresponding to
that of the rooms, will be placed over all fire places in the lower story.
Judges Bench: The platform will be as shown on plan, elevated 28 inches above the floor,
immediately in front of the recess, which will be wainscotted to the height of 3 feet, and covered
by a paneled arch springing from pilasters at the angle. The front of the desk will be of panel
work, neatly moulded, and returned on the ends. The front of the platform will also be paneled,
and slope at each end with the steps.
Bar: The bar will be enclosed with a railing 3 ft in height, having a 4" rail, turned balusters and
post, as shown on plan, stained and varnished as black walnut.
Seats: The Court Room will be furnished with seats, as shown on plan, in the ordinary style of
pews with open ends with curved arm rest. The seat and back will be sloped at the proper angle to
secure comfort to the sitter and the seats firmly secured to the floor. All the material will be of the
best description.
Lumber: All the lumber used for finishing purposes will be of the best description free from all
defects, properly worked, neatly and firmly fixed, and in good order when put into the work.
Iron Work
Bolts &c: The king bolts in the roof will be 1 ¾" in
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diameter, the brace bolts 1 ¾", and the foot and splice 1", all with the proper screws, nuts and
washers. Straps and strumps, if used, will be ½" band iron, and all of the best quality.
Weights: The weights for sash will be cast of such dimensions and weight as may be prescribed,
and be well made, so as to work easily in the boxes.
Vault Work: The frame for the door will be 2' 6" x 6' 6" in the clear by 2' 6" deep, of cast iron ½"
thick, as shown on plan, with 6" flange on both sides with proper rebate for the door, cast in 4
pieces, and bolted together, perforated in the centre of jambs to give circulation through the
hollow walls. The outer door is of ¼" boiler plate, 3" in the clear, filled with fire clay, properly
riveted, and furnished with heavy wrought iron hinges, hasp, staple and lock. The inner door is of
one thickness boiler plate, with plain latch. All the metal is to be of the best quality, accurately and
securely fitted, and furnished.
Steps: The entrance steps will be built as shown on plan, of wood, with 1 ¾" tread and 1 ¼"
risers, 2" strings; all of the best seasoned heart pine, well fitted and securely set.
Painting: All cornices, window and door frames and steps and balcony on the outside, will be
painted 3 coats, sanded, if required, on the last 2 coats, to such shade as may be prescribed. All
inside work will be painted and grained to imitate oak and black walnut, properly glazed, and
varnished. All nail holes and imperfections must be stopped, and all knots and pitchy places, killed
before painting. All wood work which would be injured, must be primed immediately and before
varned on. All painting must
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be done in the best manner, and left clean and neat, at the close of the work.
In general: It is furthermore specified and intended, that all of the material and workmanship
required in the abo