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 above building shall be first class in every respect, and that no material not in
accordance with the above specifications, shall under any circumstances, be placed therein, and, if
brought upon the ground shall be removed upon demand of the person having charge of the work
who shall be empowered, on delay of compliance for twenty four hours, to remove the same, at
the expense of the contractor. And each and every thing shall be included in the performance of
this work, which may be evidently infered from the drawings and these specifications, whether the
same shall be expressly described or not. And in case of any disagreement as to the construction,
and meaning of any part thereof, the same shall be refered to the architect, and his decision shall
be final and conclusive.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay S. L. Rucker Three dollars for two days service in going
to Marietta on business relating to the Court HouS. E. Nov 5th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay William Hackett Two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 1176th Dist G. M. . Nov 6th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Joel Webb Two dollars for bringing Election returns from
the 1176th Dist G. M. . Nov 6th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay John I. Teasley Two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 1176th Dist G. M. . Nov 6th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. L. Fisher Two dollars for bringing Election returns from
the 1227th Dist G. M. of said County . Nov 6th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay _____ Morris Two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 1175th Dist G. M. . Nov 6th 1878.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Joel Burgess Two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 823th Dist G M. Nov 6th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Jackson F. Rogers Two dollars for bringing Election
returns from the 842nd Dist G. M. of said County. Nov 6th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. J. Carpenter Two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 1226th Dist G M. Nov 6th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay N. W. H. Cook Two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 892nd Dist G M. Nov 6th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay John P. Webb Two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 1172nd Dist G M. Nov 6th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield Five dollars out of the paupers fund for
taking care of Hannah Vaughn from the 5th day of Oct to the 5th day of Nov 1878. Nov 5th 1878.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay A. W. & D. W. Devore Eight dollars out of the paupers
fund for burial outfit of Mrs. Hunter, and Mr. Thaxton. This Nov 5th 878.
To James A. Cook, Jailor, Dr.
Nov 1st, 1878. To Receiving Calvin Wrencher .60
" Board to 22nd Nov 1878 @ 50 11.00 = 11.60
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay James A. Cook Jailor the above account Nov 22nd1878.
To James A. Cook Jailor Dr
1878 Dec 3rd to Board of Calvin Wrencher
from 22nd Nov to Dec 3rd 11 days @ 50cts per day 5.50
To discharging Calvin Wrencher .60 = $6.10
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. A. Cook, Jailor Six 10/100 dollars on above account.
Dec 11th 1878.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield Five dollars for taking care of Hannah
Vaughn from the 5th day of Nov to the 5th day of Dec. Dec 5th 1878.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield Five dollars for the taking care of
Hannah Vaughn from the 5th day of December 1878 to the 5th Day of January 1879.
Jan 6th 1879
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Joel Rucker Two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 1176th Dist G M. of said County. Jan 2nd 1879.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Joel Webb Two dollars for bringing Election returns from
the 1176th Dist G M. Jan 2nd, 1879.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay John I. Teasley Two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 1176th Dist G M. Jan 2nd, 1879.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Albert Bell Two dollars for bringing Election returns from
the 1227th Dist G. M. of said County. Jan 2nd, 1879.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay James A. Voss Two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 1175th Dist G. M. of said County. Jan 2nd, 1879.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Joel Burgess Two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 823rd Dist G. M. of said County. Jan 2nd, 1879.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Thomas B. Rogers Two dollars for bringing Election
returns from the 842th Dist G. M. of said County. Jan 2nd, 1879.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. J. Carpenter Two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 1226th Dist G. M. of said County. Jan 2nd 1879.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay N. W. H. Cook Two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 892nd Dist G. M. of said County. Jan 2nd 1879.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay S. M. Lamberth Two dollars for bringing Election returns
from the 1172nd Dist G. M. of said County. Jan 2nd 1879.
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Tuesday January 7th 1879
The Board of Roads and Revenues met for County purposes.
Present S. L. Rucker, G. M. Hook, H. W. Paris, and W. H. Scott.
A. J. Douglas and G. L. Brown, new members were sworn in.
G. M. Hook was reelected chairman of the Board.
The following named persons were appointed commissioners of Roads for 1879 and 1880.
Alpharetta District - John I. Teasley, John B. Kimball and R. J. Rucker
Big Creek - J. L. FIsher, B. M. Shirley, and S. R. Douglas
Crossville - James A. Voss, G. P. Johnson, and James M. Eason
Double Branch - Joel Burgess, J. M. Upshaw, and Wm J. Cook
First - Jasper Boles, David M. Little, and A. T. Abbott
Grogans - J. J. Carpenter, G. W. Beavers, S. L. Jett
Little River - W. C. Chatham, J. N. Dorris, J. W. Richards
Newtown - S. M. Lamberth, John F. Scott, Silvester Nesbit
The following named persons were placed on the Paupers list for the year 1879, each one
receiving the amount approved their name.
Hannah Vaughan $40.00
Mrs. Conner -10.00 - R. M. Autrey, Agt
Cenia Pilgrim -10.00 - G. B. Grogan, Agt
Hannah Morris - 10.00 John Walker, Agt
John Gazaway - 40.00 Enoch Gazaway, Agt
Jane Elkins - 5.00 Susan Elkins, Agt
Jane Cullens - 20.00 James Price, Agt
Mary Bagwell -15.00 J. L. Fisher, Agt
Sarah Hoyle - 10.00 W. H. Scott, Agt
Mrs. Stephens - 10.00 John B. Watson, Agt
Dead Ailsey Miller - 20.00 Isham Teasley W. N. Scott, Agt
Dead Hannah Barnett - 10.00 W. N. Scott, Agt
Lois Wallace - 5.00 A. Martin, Agt
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Dr. G. B. Thomason presented an account for $20.00 for post mortem examination of a child of
Esther Bailey, colored. Ordered that the same be paid, and that the Ordinary inquire into the case
and ascertain whether or not the Coroner had any authority to call in a Physician on said inquest.
A Petition from dives citizens of Big Creek District asking that a Public Road be opened be
granted in said Dist starting at Brown and Cunninghams old Store House, or near E. Ruckers, on
the County line running by Bethlehem church to the ford of Caney Creek, in S. R. Douglass
plantation, from there by the residence of the H. W. Paris, or O. N. Mattison, and J. M. Webb,
there to intersect with the Jones Ferry road at Cains Store. Ordered that J. W. Dodds S. R.
Douglass and H. W. Paris be appointed Commissioners to review said road.
The Board then be adjourned until the 1st Tuesday in Feby.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield Three 33 1/3/100 dollars for taking
care of Hannah Vaughn during the month of January 1879. January 7th 1879.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay R. M. Autrey W. J. Matthews Ten dollars for the use of
Mrs. Conner a pauper. Jan 7th, 1879.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay G. B. Grogan Ten dollars for the use of Cenia Pilgrim, a
pauper. Jany 7th, 1879.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay John Walker Ten dollars for the use of Hannah Morris, a
pauper, Jany 7th, 1879.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay E. Gazaway Forty dollars for the use of John Gazaway, a
pauper, Jany 7th, 1879.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Susan Elkins Five dollars for the use of Jane Elkins, a
pauper, Jany 7th, 1879.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay James Buice Twenty dollars for the use of Jane Cullins, a
pauper, Jany 7th, 1879.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. L. Fisher Ten dollars for the use of Mary Bagwell, a
pauper, Jany 7th, 1879.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay W. N. Scott Ten dollars for the use of Sarah Hoyle, a
pauper, Jany 7th, 1879.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay John B. Watson Ten dollars for the use of Mrs. Stephens,
a pauper, Jany 7th, 1879.
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay W. N. Scott Twenty dollars for the use of Ailsey, a
pauper, Jany 7th, 1879.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay W. N. Scott Ten dollars for the use of Hannah Barnett, a
pauper, Jany 7th, 1879.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Ambry Martin Five dollars for the use of Lois Wallace, a
pauper, Jany 7th, 1879.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Dr. G. B. Thomason Twenty dollars for making a post
mortem examination of a child of Esther Bailey. Jany 7th, 1879.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Robert Shaw One 25/100 dollars for repairing the floor of
the bridge known as Haynes Bridge across Big Creek, Jany 15th, 1879.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Willis A. McAfee Seventy Nine dollars and Sixty Six and
two thirds cents, this being the amount due him from Milton County for building a bridge across
Little River at Grahams Mills, This Jany 21st , 1879.
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January 15, 1879
The following named persons having been elected Constable have given bond and security and
taken the oath required by law.
J. M. Westbook for 823 Dist G M
J. H. Hunter 1176 Dist
Isham T. Smith 1176 Dist
Walter W. Austin 842 Dist
W. G. Anderson 823 Dist
D. J. George 1175 Dist
J. W. Wright 1226 Dist
P. H. Linsey 1277 Dist
L. Lawson 842 Dist
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Tuesday February 4th 1879
Board of roads and revenue met for county purposes. Present S.L. Rucker, H.W. Paris, John P.
Webb, Robert Thompson, A. J. Douglass, Gabriel L. Brown and Ambry Martin.
Robert Thompson was elected chairman of the Board.
Jessee Lord made application to be placed on the pauper list. Ordered that he be allowed ten
dollars and that Jessee McCune act as agent for him.
Application was made to place Savannah Robertson on the pauper list. Application refused.
Ordered that I. T. Crisler be allowed $10.00 for holding an inquest on the body of Josiah Roberts.
O. P. Skelton presented an account of ten dollars for making a post mortem examination of the
body of Josiah Roberts. Application refused because not made by a practicing physician
The reviewers appointed to review the a contemplated road leading from the residence of
E..Rucker near Brown and Cunninghams old store to Cains store, reported favorably.
Ordered that the application for said road be refused
The board then adjourned until the 1st Tuesday of March next.
Ordered that the county treasurer pay James McCune ten dollars for the use of Jessee Lord
pauper. February 4th 1879
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Ordered that the county treasurer pay I. T. Crisler ten dollars for holding an inquest on the body
Josiah Roberts. Feb 4th 1879
We the undersigned beg leave to petition your honor to make the present place of holding Justice
court, in and for the 842nd district G M, a voting place situated upon lot of land number 386, the
precinct of said district. October 14th 1878.
Thomas Collins, J. P. Lewis Moulder, E. D. Little, Washington Collins, N. Strickland
James Dunbar, John Duncan, W. Strickland, C. R. Dudley, Newton Kelly, N. S. Smith
John Duncan, J. Brumbalow, Frank Duncan, James Langston, John McCune for
Alfred Austin, John McCune, Sr., James Stone, John Lowe, W. W. Brooks, John Poss
H. J. Boles, J. A. McGinnis, J. H. Boles, J. J. Beavis, Henry C. Rogers, Thos B. Rogers
Green Collins, A. S. Bell, R. A. Rogers
October 19th 1878 - Whereas the citizens of the 842nd District G.M of said county have petitioned
that an election precinct be established, in and for said district, at the place where the justices court
is now held in said district, on lot of land number 386, in the first district of the 1st section of said
county, and it appearing to the court that is necessary that a voting precinct should be established
in said district, Ordered that the present place of
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holding justice court in said district on lot of land number 386, in the 1st dist of the 1st section of
said county, be and is hereby established as the voting precinct of said county.
This Oct 19th 1878
Insolvement list 1878
December 11th 1878
Upon examining the list of insolvent taxpayers, errors in digest, and list of defaulters relieved,
submitted under oath by J. W. Howell, Tax Collector of said county, for the year 1878, and it
appearing to the court that the same is correct and true. It is therefore ordered that the said J. W.
Howell, Tax Collector as aforesaid, be and is hereby allowed the following sums, as insolvent list
errors &c on the state tax, to wit.
Insolvent polls Fifty $50.00
Errors in digest polls $00.00
Defaulters relieved $00.00
Insolvent List General tax $25.00
Errors in digest General tax $00.00 = $75.00
And also the further sum of $25.00 be and is hereby allowed the said J. W. Howell as insolvent
list errors &c on the county tax for said year.
Given under my hand and official seal this Decr 11th 1878
Ordered that the county treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield Three 33/100 dollars for taking care of
Hannah Vaughan during the month of January 1879. Feby 6th 1879
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Ordered that the county treasurer pay the Constitution Publishing Company, of Atlanta, Ga Fifteen
Dollars for advertising done for the county Feb. 26 1879
Ordered that the county treasurer pay W. H. Nesbit out of the pauper fund for the use of Ailsey
Miller, a pauper, Feb. 26th 1879
To J.A. Cook Jailor Dr
1879 Feb. 5th to receiving Pool South 1 Key $12.**
To board of Pool South from 5th Feby, to
March 1st 25 days at 50 cents per day. $13.**
Ordered that the county treasurer pay J. A. Cook, Jailor thirteen 10/100 dollars in full of the above
account March 3rd 1879
Ordered that the county treasurer pay H. I. Seale three 10/100 dollars for ***
age furnished for the county. March 4th 1879
Ordered that the county ***
pay John P. Webb ten dollars ***
the pauper fund, for the use of ***
Simms, a pauper. March 4th ***
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Ordered that the county treasurer pay William Buice Sheriff Twelve 70/100 dollars, Jail fees due
him for feeding Joe Carroll while in prison.
March 4th 1879
Ordered that the county treasurer pay H. W. Paris ten dollars out of the pauper fund for the use of
Chanty Row a pauper. March 4th 1879
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Tuesday March 4th 1879- Board of Roads and Revenue met for the county purposes. Present G.
L. Brown, S. L. Rucker, B. F. Fendley, A. J. Douglass, and John P. Webb.
Ordered that Dr. B. J. Brown be allowed fourteen dollars for waiting on Ester Bailey, a prisoner.
Ordered that Sheriff Buice be allowed $12 70/100 for Joe Carroll while in jail.
Ordered that Louisa Sims be placed on the pauper list, and allowed $10.00
Ordered that Charity Row be placed on the pauper list and allowed $10.00 with H. W. Paris as
agent.
Board then adjourned
Ordered that the county treasurer pay B. J. Brown MD fourteen dollars for medical services
rendered Ester Bailey. March 4th 1879
Ordered that the county treasurer pay W. G. Scott LC. one dollar for summoning jury for coroner
on inquest of Josiah Roberts. April 1st 1879
Ordered that the county treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield Three 33/100 dollars for taking care of
Hannah Vaughan during the month of February. March 28th 1879
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To J. A. Cook, Jailor Dr (1879)
March 26 To 4 days board of Alfred Morris @50 cts $ 2.00
March 26 To 2 key for Alfred Morris 1.20
April 1 To 30 days board of P. South $15.00
April 1 To 30 conducting South before Supr court $ 1.25
April 1 To 30 discharging P. South 1 key $ .60
April 3 To 27 days board Calvin Rucker $13.50
April 7 To 2 keys for taking Calvin Rucker out of jail on warrant $ 1.20
April 7 To Conducting Calvin Rucker before Superior Court $ 1.25
April 3 To receiving & discharging Calvin Rucker 2 keys $ 1.20
April 3 To Discharging Paul South 1 key $ .60 = $37.80
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. A. Cook, jailor Thirty seven 80/100 dollars in full of the
above account. April 3 1879
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield three 33/100 dollars for taking care of
Hannah Vaughn during the month of March. April 7th 1879
Tuesday August 24 1879
Board of Roads and Revenue met for county purposes, present Robert Thompson, S. L. Rucker ,
B. F.. Fendley, A. Martin and A. J. Douglass.
H. B. Wallace contractor to build the Court House, came before the board and represented to
them that he had taken said contract too low and could comply without losing money. The Grand
jury having recommended so doing, the Board released Mr. Wallace from said contract and
ordered that the same be readvertised and let out in the first Tuesday in May next .
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Tuesday May 6th 1879
Board of Roads and Revenue met for County purposes. Present Robert Thompson, S. L.. Rucker,
H. W. Paris, Ambrey Martin and G. L. Brown
Ordered that the application of Mrs. Simpson for pauper funds be laid over until the next meeting
of the board.
Ordered that Mrs. McFarland be placed on the pauper list and be allowed $10.00 with Allen
Miller as agent for her.
Ordered that Wm Brice, Sheriff, be allowed Thirty dollars for extra services at the March term
1879 of Milton Superior Court.
W. K Coleman presented an account for $2.00 for guard duty, rejected.
Ordered that J. A. Cook, jailor, be allowed six 90/100 for finishing wood for the jail.
Ordered that H. I. Seale Clerk of the Superior Court be allowed six 55/100 for stationery and
extra services at March term 1879 of Milton Superior Court.
Mr. McCune applied for further assistance for Mr. Lord a pauper, application refused.
It having been advertised that sealed bids would be received until 11 o'clock today for the building
of the Court House at Alpharetta, the bids for the same were opened and the following bids were
made:
Wm G. Newman - $5,999.00
T. A. Panel - $5,994.00
John I. Teasley - $5,899.00
H. B. Wallace - $5,890.00
Eues I. Chatman - $5,870.00
J. W. Henderson - $5,474.00
J. W. Henderson being the lowest bidder, the contract for building the Court House was awarded
to him, and the following contract was entered into and signed by J. W. Henderson and W. H.
Nesbit Ordinary of Milton County.
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Contract
This agreement made and entered into this sixth day of May 1879 by and between W. H. Nesbit
Ordinary of the County of Milton, of the first part, and J. W. Henderson of the County of Cobb,
of the second part.
Witnesseth, that the said party of the second part, for and in consideration of the sum of Fifty four
hundred and seventy four dollars ($5,474.00) contracts and agrees to build a Court House for said
County of Milton., according to plan and Specifications, and Working drawinjgs made and signed
by Wm R. Hunt, Architect, and filed in the Ordinarys Office, in said County of Milton. Said
contractor to furnish all materials. Said House to be completed by the first day of January 1880.
And the said W. H. Nesbit, Ordinary for said County, agrees to pay the said Henderson, the said
sum of fifty four hundred and seventy four dollars ($5,474.00) on the completion of said Court
House, provided it is built and completed according to the Specification as aforesaid. If not paid
promptly 12 per cent interest per annum to be paid.
J. W. Henderson
W.H. Nesbit, Ordinary
Bond of J. W. Henderson
Know all men by these presents, that we, J. W. Henderson, as principal and B. Stupley as security
are held and firmly bound into W. H. Nesbit Ordinary of said County and his successors in office
in the sum of Six Thousand dollars ($6,000.00) subject to the following conditions.
The conditions of the above
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obligation is such that whereas, at the letting out of the building of the Court House of said
County of Milton, the said J. W. Henderson became the contractor at and for the sum of
($5,474.00) Five thousand four hundred seventy four dollars. Now should the said J. W.
Henderson, well and truly build the said Court House agreeably to the contract this day entered
into between himself and the said Ordinary, then the above obligation to be null and void,
otherwise to remain in full force.
Witness our hands and seals this 1st day of May 1879.
J. W. Henderson
W. R. Power
C. C. Winn
B. Stupley
John A. G. Anderson
W. B. Glover
N. B. Merryman
J. B. Blackwell
A. D. Ruede
J. Barrett
The Board then adjourned until the 1st Tuesday in July next.
.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Allen Miller Ten dollars, out of the pauper fund for the use
of Mrs. McFarland, a pauper.
May 6th 1879
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Wm. Buice Sheriff Seventeen 50/100 dollars out of the
fund for County Office for services in Court of Ordinary and extra services at the March term of
Milton Superior Court 1879
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. W. Rainwater Twelve 50/100 dollars out of the pauper
fund for County officers, for extra services at the March term 1879 of Milton Superior Court.
May 6th 1879
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. A. Cook Six 90/100 dollars for furnishing wood for the
jail. May 6th 1879
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay H. I. Seale, CSC Six 55/100 dollars for extra services at
the March term 1879 of Milton Superior Court. May 6th 1879
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The petition of James McCune, respectfully showeth that James A. Cook, jailor, of said County,
has in his possession one John McCune confined in the jail of said County which confinement and
detention petitioner avers is wholly illegal as will fully appear by the following.
A warrant was issued against the said John McCune for the offense of Robbery, he was tried and
committed on Sunday the 4th day of May 1879 AD, and your petitioner avers that said warrant,
trial and commitment, could not legally have been had on the Sabbath day. Your petitioner further
shewith that it is not within the power to annex hereto, a copy of the commitment &c.
And your petitioner prays the issuing of the writ of Habeas Corpus, to have the body of the said
John McCune brought before your honor to be disposed of according to law. And as in duty
bound your petitioner will ever pray &c..
W.W. Richards
T. L. Lewis
Petrs. Attys
In person appeared before the undersigned John McCune who on oath saith that to the best of his
knowledge and belief the facts stated in the foregoing petition are true.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this May 9th 1879. his mark
John x McCune
John L. Teasley
N.P. & Exofficio J.P.
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To J. A. Cook Jailor of said County
You are hereby commanded to produce the body of John McCune, alledged to be illegally
detained by you together with the cause of such detention, before me on the 14th day of May
1879, at the Court House in said County, at 10 o'clock AM then and there to be disposed of as the
law directs.
Given under my hand and seal, this the 13th day of May 1879
In obedience to the writ Habeas Corpus, and by virtue of the same I have taken the body of the
said John McCune from the common jail, in said County and have him in Alpharetta, in said
County before the honorable Wm H. Nesbit Ordinary of said County.
And for the cause of his detention and imprisonment in said jail I assign and state that on the
fourth day of May this instant, said John McCune was brought and committed to said Jail by
James M. Hunter, a constable of said County, by virtue of a warrant of commitment, which is here
produced.
I therefore assign the premises aforesaid, as the cause of the detention and imprisonment of the
said John McCune, in said jail, all of which is respectfully submitted this May 14th 1879.
A. J Cook Jailor of Milton County
In person appeared before the undersigned James A. Cook took oath says that the facts set forth
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in the foregoing returns are true, to the best of his knowledge. James A. Cook
Sworn to and subscribed )
before me May 14th 1879)
After hearing the within petition Ordered by the Court, that the prisoner be remanded to jail. May
14, 1879
1877 June 3 To James A. Cook Jailor Dr
To Board of John McCune 31 days
a 50 cts per day $ 15.50
To 1 Key for receiving John McCune .60
" 2 Keys for releasing and receiving
John McCune on Habeas Corpus 1.20
To Conducting John McCune before the
Court of Ordinary 1.25 = $ 18.55
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. A. Cook Eighteen 55/100 dollars on the account
June 3 1879
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield Three 30/100 dollars for taking case of
Hannah Vaughn during month of May. June 10th 1879
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Tuesday June 3 1879
Board of Roads and Revenue met for County purposes.
Present Ambrey Martin, H. W. Paris, John P. Webb, Robert Thompson and S. L. Rucker.
T. L. Lewis presented an affidavit from C. .D. Phillips that his mare had been damaged by falling
through the Long Bridge, and asks that he paid damages - Laid over until the next meeting of the
Board.
Ordered that the Ordinary be authorized to have a tin roof put on the Court House, provided he
can get it done at reasonable figures.
Ordered that Robert Thompson look into the condition of Mrs. Simpson, and report at the next
meeting of the Board. Board then adjourned until 1st Tuesday in July next.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay H. I. Seale Twenty nine dollars for blank Record books
furnished for the desk and Ordinary. July 1st 1879.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield Three 33/100 dollars out of the pauper
fund for taking case of Hannnah Vaughn during the month of June.
July 7th 1879
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield Four 30/100 dollars out of the pauper
fund for taking case of Hannah Vaughn during the month of July. This Aug 20th 1879
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To. James A. Cook Jailor Dr
To board of I. T. Langley, from Aug 3rd to
Aug 26th. 24 days @ 50 cts per day. 12.00
To receiving I. T. Langley. 1 Key .60
To releasing I. T. Langley .60 = $ 13.20
To board of Hagar Rogers from Aug 22nd
to Aug 26th 5 days @ 50 cts 2.50
To discharging Hagar Rogers .60 = $ 3.70
To board of Frank Dunkin from Aug 1st
Aug 22. 22 days @ 50 cts $11.00
To receiving Frank Dunkin .60
To discharging Frank Dunkin .60 = $12.20
To board of John McCune from June
3rd to Aug 27th 86 days @ 50 cts $ 43.00
To receiving John McCane .60 = $ 43.60
To board of Calvin Wrencher from Aug
16th to Aug 27th 12 days @ 50 cts $ 6.00
To receiving Calvin Wrencher .60 = $ 6.60
To board of M. M. James from July 8th
to Aug 3 27 days @ 50 cts $ 13.50
To receiving M. M. James .60
To discharging MM. James .60 = $ 4.70
To board of John Proudfoot from
Aug 23th to Aug 27th 5 days $ 2.50
To receiving John Proudfoot .60 = $ 3.10
$97.10
Ordered that the County Treasurer
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\pay James A. Cook Jailor out of the jail fund the sum of ($97.10) Ninety seven 10/100 dollars in
payment of the above account . This Aug 28th 1879.
1879 Aug 28
To Isham T. Crisler, Coroner Dr
To Holding inquest on the dead body of Columbus Chamblee $10.00
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay I. T. Crisler, Coroner, Ten dollars in payment of the above
account. Sept 3rd 1879
To J. J. Patterson, M.D. Dr
1879. July 30th
To Ten dollars for medical services rendered to M. M. James while sick in Milton County Prison.
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. J. Patterson Ten dollars in full of the above account.
Sept 20th 1879
Ordered that the County Treasurer pay Pinckney Mayfield Two 30/100 dollars out of the pauper
fund for taking care of Hannah Vaughn during the month of August. Sept 6th 1879
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Ordered that the County Treasurer pay J. W. Henderson Five Hundred Dollars out of the fund for
Public Buildings, in part payment for the Court House now being built. Sept 18th 1879.
Tuesday November 4th 1879
Board of Roads and Revenue met for County purposes. Present Ambrey Martin, Robert
Thompson, S. L. Rucker, G. L. Brown, and A. J. Douglass.
Ordered that J. W. Wright be allowed One dollar for summoning Coroner. Jury to hold inquest on
the body of C. C. Chamblee.
Dr. J. M. Howell presented an account of $14.00 for medical services rendered. Adaline Cullens,
a pauper- ordered paid. Ordered that sheriff Buice be allowed $20.00 for extra services at the
August Term Milton Supr Court.
Ordered that A. Echols be allowed $4.50 for extra service as special Bailiff at August Term
Milton Supr Court.
Board then adjourned until 1st Tuesday in December 1879.
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Estray Cow
Ordinarys Office December 1st 1879
Tolled before me, on this the day, by James A. Graham, of the 892nd dist G. M. of said County,
one estray cow, has no ear marks, no horns, color red brindle with one white spot on the right
flank and about eight years old.
Appraised by G. T. Burroughs and G. W. Arnold, freeholders, to be worth 9 dollars. The owner is
hereby notified to come before me, prove property, pay costs and expenses and take said cow
away, else she will be sold on the premises of J. A. Graham, the taker up on Friday the 12th day of
December 1879. Affidavit of Claimant
In person appeared before me Mary Rogers, wife of Robert E. Rogers, who on oath deposith and
saith that a certain cow, estrayed by J. A. Graham, of said County, now advertised for sale, is the
property of her husband Robert E. Rogers. Sworn to and subscribed before me Decr 11th 1879.
Mary A. Rogers
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Tuesday December 3rd 1879
Board of Roads and Revenue met pursuant to adjournment.
Present Ambry Martin, G. L. Brown, John P. Webb, A. J. Douglass, Robert Thompson, and B. F.
Findley.
Ordered that B. E. Shirley, Milford Webb, and Jackson Morton be appointed processioners of
Land for the 1227th Dist G.M. of said County.
Ordered that the report of the Reviewers, of a contemplated Road leading from near the residence
of Mrs. Alberson to in the direction of J. N. Dorris's and W. D. Ruckers, be returned to the
Reviewers for correction.
Ordered that J. W. Rainwater be allowed $11.00 for carrying Calvin Wrencher to the Chain Gang.
Ordered that the Ordinary be allowed one hundred dollars for attending to the County business for
the year 1878, and two hundred dollars for attending to the business for the year of 1879.
Ordered that the Ordinary advertise the old court House for sale, and sell it to the highest bidder,
on the 1st Tuesday in January next, for ½ cash balance 12 months credit, with interest from day of
sale.
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Dec 16th 1879.
Upon examining the list of tax payers made out from fi fas returned "null a bond" errors in digest,
and list of Defaulters relieved, submitted by Julius W. Howell, Tax collector of said County, for
the year 1879, 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 $ 73.00
Errors in Digest Polls
Defaulters relieved, Polls
Total Polls $ 73.00
General Tax
Insolvent, General Tax, including profession $ 47.50
Errors in Digest, Genl Tax, including Professions
Defaulters relieved Genl Tax, including Professions
Total General Tax $ 47.50
Total Insolvent List $120.50
And also the further sum of Twenty seven dollars and fifty cents, be and is hereby allowed the
said Julius W. Howell, as Insolvent List, Errors etc on the County Tax for said year. Given under
my hand and official signature, this 16th Dec 1879.
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Tuesday Jan 6th 1880
Board of Roads and Revenue met pursuant to adjournment. Present, S. L. Rucker, Ambry Martin,
A. J. Douglass, John P. Webb, B. F. Fendley and G. L. Brown. G. L. Brown was elected
chairman pro tem.
The following named persons were placed on the pauper list, and to receive the amount opposite
their names.
Hannah Vaughn Col $ 48.00 - P. Mayfield Agt
Mrs Conner - 10.00 - Thos Matthews Agt
Cenia Pilgrim - 10.00
Hannah Morris Col - 20.00 - John Walker Agt
John Gazaway - 40.00 - E. Gazaway Agt
Jane Elkins - 5.00 - Susan Elkins Agt
Sarah Hoyle - 10.00 - W. H. Scott Agt
Louisa Simms - 10.00 - Marsa Brooks Agt
Recd $30.00. paid $10.00 too much by mistake
Fanny Strickland Col - 20.00 - W. Wordlaw col Agt
Tamah Howell Col - 5.00 - B. F. Fendley Agt
Polly Simpson - 10.00 - G. L. Brown Agt
Ordered that the Ordinary be authorized to advertise for the letting out to the lowest bidder, on the
1st Tuesday in February next, the repairing of the Bridge across Big Creek at Lebanon Mills and
also the Long Bridge.
The old Court House was put up and sold to the highest bidder, and was bid off by J. M. Howell
at the sum of Three hundred and six (306.00) dollars, one half cash, balance 12 months time.
Ordered that the Jailor be allowed 10 cents per day, for furnishing fuel in the Jail.
Ordered that John Rucker be appointed Road Commissioner for Little River District, vice J.
Richards who has removed beyond the limits of the County.
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After deducting the price of a shingle roof from the Court House, to wit the sum of ($90.00)
Ninety dollars, and allowing J. W. Henderson, the Contractor, Eight dollars and fifty cents for
putting up a Railing for the Clerk of Super Court, it was ordered that Mr Henderson be paid the
sum of ($5,392.50) Five thousand three hundred and ninety two dollars and fifty cents for the
Court House, upon completion of the same.
The rooms of the Court House were then rented, as follows
1st room J. A. Dodgn at 1.00 per month
2nd room T. L. Lewis " 1.50 " "
3rd room B. F. Roberts " 1.00 " "
The Board then adjourned until the 1st Tuesday in February next.
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Tuesday February 3rd 1880
The Board of Roads and Revenue did not transact any business today. The repairing of the bridge
of Lebanon Mills was let out to the lowest bidder, and was bid off by S. J. Crowley for the sum of
($124.50) One hundred and twenty four 50/100 dollars to be repaired after the following
Specifications
Two new Sleepers to be put on one the 1 span, and one on the 2nd span on the East side of the
creek. Two new cap sills to be put in where the old ones have decayed. Said Sleepers and cap sills
to be of the same size of the old ones, and to be all heart of oak or pine. A new floor, of new
plank, 12 feet long, 11/2 inches thick, and not over 7 inches wide, all heart, of oak, and to be well
fastened to the Sleepers at each end. New braces and banisters to be put on, of the same size and
length of the old ones, put on the same way, and braced up tight with the old rods, or if the old
rods will not make a good job, new ones to be put in. Said braces to be of rich heart pine without
any sap on them. All to be done in a workman-like manner, and to be completed by the 15th day of
April next. To be paid for by the 25th day of December next.
Jan
Clinton Webb having built the Long Bridge (previously bid off by Capt H. W. Paris) the bridge
was rece'd and paid for on the 17th day of January 1880. The contract with Paris was for $144.00,
but Webb proposed to deduct $25.00 provided he
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was not required to give a bond to keep up said bridge, which proposition was accepted by the
Ordinary, who paid Webb $119.00 in full settlement for building said bridge.
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The petition of Luke J. Pannell, shows that Sarah Pannell of said County, is a lunatic, and that she
is a pauper, and entirely without means of support.
Wherefore your petitioner prays that such steps may be had as provided by law to place lunatics in
the State Lunatic Asylum.
Luke J. Pannell
Upon hearing the within petition for commitment to the State Lunatic Asylum of Sarah Pannell,
Ordered that such application be heard and determined on the 22nd instant at 10 o'clock AM at the
Court House in said County and that the applicant do notify the next of kin of said Sarah Pannell,
as required by law.
Jan 20th 1880
To John I. Teasley, Justice of the Peace, J. M. Howell, a Physician , J. M. Dodds, E. V.
McCollum, D. R. Hook, W. N. Manning, I. T. Crisler, R. S. Manning, W. A. G. Teasley, A. C.
Maxwell, G. C. Jones, J. G. Brown, R. J. Autrey, B. F. Simpson, Hampton Smith, Richard
Treadwell, W. W. Watkins and G. G. Mayfield, or any twelve of you, you are hereby authorized
and required to meet at the town of Alpharetta on the 22nd day of January next, after the date of
these presents and after having taken the oath required by law to proceed to the
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personal inspection, and to hear and examine witnesses upon oath, should you deem it necessary,
as to the state of mind, of Sarah Pannell of said County, who is alleged to be a lunatic.
And after having made a thorough and perfect examination and investigation, touching the alleged
Lunacy of said Sarah Pannell, you are to report to the Court of Ordinary, whether or not, the said
Sarah Pannell is a Lunatic.
Herein fail not. Given under my hand and seal this Jan 22th 1880
To the Ordinary of said County. The report of the undersigned appointed to examine into the
alleged Lunacy of Sarah Pannell, of said County, showeth that on the 22nd day of January, 1880,
they caused said Sarah Pannell to be brought before them, in the town of Alpharetta, in said
County.
That upon the personal inspection of said Sarah Pannell, and the examination of Stephen S.
Fowler, John F. Scott, and Luke Pannell, as witnesses, the undersigned, and came to the opinion
that said Sarah Pannell is a Lunatic.
Respectfully submitted , this 22d day of January 1880.
J. M. Howell, T. M.
A. C. Maxwell
John I. Teasley, N. P. & ex J. P.
W. A .G. Teasley
H. Smith
E. V. McCollum
J. G. Brown
G. G. Mayfield
W. W. Watkins
I. T. Crisler
R. R. Treadwell
R. S. Manning
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Whereupon it is considered ordered and adjudged by the Court that Sarah Pannell of said County
is a Lunatic, and as such be committed to the Lunatic Asylum by the Sheriff or, his Deputy of this
County. And it is further adjudicated that said Sarah Pannell is a pauper, and entirely unable to
pay any portion of the expense of her keeping in said Asylum.
And it is further ordered that John W. Jones, County Treasurer, pay to the Sheriff the sum of ___
dollars their cost for attending upon the case.
Judgement signed Jan 22nd 1880
Estray Hog
The undersigned, freeholders, of said State and County, this day met at the residence of Wm A.
Smith, for the purpose of appraising an estray hog; which has been at the residence of said Smith
for some two months. Description is black with smooth crop and hole in the left ear. Swallow fork
in the right ear. and appraised at Two dollars and fifty cents. This Dec 29th 1879
SM. Lamberth
John P. Webb
Personally appeared before me WA Smith, the taker up of the within described hog, who on oath,
deposeth and saith, that the marks and brands of said estray hog are correct and
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have not been altered since he took it up.
Sworn to and subscribed before me Dec 29th 1879)
W. A. Smith
Affidavit of Claimant
Personally appeared before me G. W. Payne who on oath deposeth and saith, that the hog taken
up as an estray, by WA. Smith, is the property of said G. W. Payne.
Sworn to and subscribed before me Jan 5th 1880
Estray Hog
One estray hog at Adam Garman's, black all over, mark, swallow fork in both ears, appraised to
be worth Two dollars and fifty cents, about 1 year old.
W. G. Turner
M. M. Garman
Personally apperared before me Adam Garman, who on oath deposeth and saith that the marks
and brands of said estray are correct, and have not been altered since he took it up.
Sworn to and subscribed before me Jan 22d 1880
Adam X Garman
The above estray was advertised as required by law and sold on the premises of the taker up on
the 9th day of Feby 1880, for the sum of Three dollars, $2.25 of which was paid to said Garman
for feeding said hog, 30 cts paid to the Ordinary and 45 cts to the Sheriff.
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Tuesday June 1st 1880- Board of Roads and Revenue met for County purposes.
Present, S. L. Rucker, G. L. Brown, A. Martin, John * Webb, B. F. Fendley, and A. J. Douglass.
G. L. Brown was elected chairman pro tem.
Ordered that the Ordinary be authorized to sell the benches in the old Court House, at private sale.
Ordered that the following named persons be appointed Processioners of Land.
Alpharetta District
Big Creek - Milford Webb, S. R. Douglass, and Jackson Morton
Crossville - A. D. Gentry, J. J. Dempsey, and James A. Voss
Double Branch - A. W. Devore, J. B. McCollum, and C. H. Maddox
Grogans - J. T. Austin, G. W. Beavers, and J. H. Ball
Newtown - Jones A. Fuller, W. S. Eison, and Silvester Nesbit
First - A. S. Bell, Erwin Moulder and R. M. Autrey
Little River
Ordered that Polly Pannell, an indigent poor woman be allowed $5.00.
Ordered that Mrs. McFarland be allowed $5.00 as an one
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of the indigent poor.
Ordered that William Buise Sheriff be allowed Twenty five dollars, for summoning Jury and
waiting on the Superior Court, at the Feby Term 1880.
Ordered that if the securities of J. W. Howell, defaulting Tax collector, will pay to the Treasurer
the sum of Two hundred and fifty dollars by the 1st of August, and the balance by the
25thDecember next that the Board is willing to settle the matter on these terms.
The securities not agreeing to the above proposition, the case was laid over until the first Tuesday
in July next.
Estray Hog
On the 12th day of May 1880, an estray hog of the following description, took up at my house, in
the 1176th Dist G M viz, marked with a crop off the right ear, and a slit and overbit in the left ear,
with its tail out very short. Weight 100 pounds. Supposed to be a spayed sow, Age 18 months,
Black and white spotted. Appraised by B. F. Martin and Joel Webb, freeholders, to be worth
$5.00.
Personally appeased before me B. A. Martin, the taker up of the within mentioned estray hog,
who on oath, deposeth and saith that the marks and brands of said estray are correct and have not
been altered or disfigured since he took it up.
Sworn and subscribed before me
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this May 22d 1880
B. A. Martin
After advertising the same 10 days, the above named estray hog was sold to the highest bidder, on
the premises of the said B. A. Martin, and brought the sum of Five dollars, and after paying all
expenses, there remained the sum of $2.35 which was paid to G. M. Hook, county School
Commissioner.
At Chambers June 10th 1880
Whereas, his Excellency, Alfred H. Colquitt, Governor of the State of Georgia, has declared a
vacancy in the office of Tax Collector of Milton County.
It is therefore ordered that an election to fill said vacancy be held at the various election Precincts
of said County, on Monday July 12th 1880.
Said election to be held, and the returns made as required by law.
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Tuesday July 6th 1880- Board of Roads and Revenue met pursuant to adjournment.
Present G. L. Brown, S. L. Rucker, W. L. Cunningham, A. J. Douglass, and B. F. Fendley.
Ordered that the Ordinary go to see the Bridge at Lebanon Mills, and if built according to contract
pass an order to the Contractor, Mr. Crowley to pay for the same.
Ordered that the Ordinary employ council in the case of J. W. Howell, defaulting Tax Collector,
and be governed by said Council in the prosecution of said case.
In obedience to the above order.
J. A. Dodgen was employed as Attorney.
Ordered that A. P. Moore be allowed One dollar and fifty cents, for one days service as guard for
Oscar Holmes, and that Rufus Cain and Joseph L. Latham be allowed 75 cents each, for guarding
Oscar Holmes.
Ordered that Adaline Cullens be allowed as $10.00, as one of the indigent poor.
Ordered that Jasper Bowls be appointed agent for Lewis Bridges.
The Board then adjourned until the 1st Tuesday in August next.
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Tuesday Sept 7th 1880- Board of Roads and Revenue met pursuant to adjournment.
Present Robert Thompson, S. L. Rucker, G. L. Brown, and H. L. Cunningham. There not being a
quorum present a petition was handed the Ordinary, asking that the State Road be changed so as
to leave the State Road at the residence of G. W. Hansard, running the Alpharetta Road to the
town of Alpharetta, thence, by J. D. Teasley's Mill, and the residence of M. H. Trammell, and
intersecting the State Road, near the State Bridge.
Ordered that Moses Perkins, M. W. Trammell, J. M. Lott, Joel Rucker and Isham Teasley be
appointed Reviewers of said contemplated change of Road.
Application was also made for a Public Road leading from Big Creek Church, via the residence of
W. T. Mathis, S. T. Kimball and R. W. Smith, intersecting the road leading from Roswell to
Alpharetta at Baker and Dempseys Mill.
Ordered that Tolliver Webb, S. T. Kimball, R. W. Smith, John E. Maxwell and Lawson
McGinnis, be appointed Reviewers of said contemplated Road
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Sept 7th 1880
Upon the petition of Moses Perkins, M. H. Trammell, and others, showing that by changing the
State Road by leaving the original Road at the residence of G. W. Hansard, running the Alpharetta
road to said town of Alpharetta, leaving the road leading from Alpharetta to Newtown near the
residence of Mrs. Manning, following the road from Alpharetta by the residence of J. M. Lott,
John I. Teasley's Mill, and the residence of M. H. Trammell, and intersecting the original State
Road near the State Bridge, will conduce to the convenience of the traveling public and the people
of the neighborhood through which said Road will pass; it is hereby ordered that Moses Perkins,
M. H. Trammell, J. M. Lott, Joel Rucker, and Isham Teasley, be and they are hereby appointed
Reviewers of said contemplated change of road; and should said Reviewers find said
contemplated change of Road, of Public utility, they are hereby directed and required to mark out
the same, and make report thereof, to this Court, by the 1st Tuesday in October next.
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Sept 7th 1880
Upon the petition of T. A. Autrey, and others, showing that the establishment of a new Road,
commencing at Big Creek Church, and running in the direction of Roswell by the way of the
Widow Trammell's, Pinckney Shirley, Tolliver Webb, W. T. Mathis, Jessee Webb, John Butler,
S. T. Kimball, John B. Kimball, R. M. Smith, W. P. Maxwell, Lawson McGinnis. Judge
McGinnis, and Robert Cobbs to intersect with the road leading from Alpharetta to Roswell, at
Baker and Dempseys Mill, will conduce to the convenience of the traveling public, and the people
of the neighborhood through which said Road will pass; it is hereby ordered that Tolliver Webb,
S. T. Kimball, R. W. Smith, John E. Maxwell and Lawson McGinnis, be and they are hereby
appointed Reviewers of said contemplated Road; and should said Reviewers find said
contemplated Road of public utility, they are hereby directed and required to mark out the same,
and make report thereof to this Court by the 1st Tuesday in October next.
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Sept 7th 1880
Ordered that the Tax Collector of Milton County assess and collect on the States Tax for the year
1880, the following amounts. viz
For Public Buildings 24 per cent
" Juries 35 " "
" Paupers fund 11 " "
" Jail 9 " "
" Bridges 7 " "
" County Officers 11 " "
" Incidentals 8 " "
Making in all 105 per cent on the State Tax, or 40 cents on every $100 of taxable property.
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D. W. Haney vs E. J. Bolton
To the Ordinary of said County. The petition of D. W. Haney, showeth that Eliza Jane Bolton of
said County, is a Lunatic, and incapable of managing her affairs, that said Eliza J. Bolton, has no
estate sufficient for her support.
Wherefore your petitioner prays the issuing of a Commission, that the Lunacy of said Eliza J.
Bolton may be examined into.
This Sept 6th 1880. D. W. Haney
Personally appeared before me, a Clerk of the Superior Court, in and for said County. D. W.
Haney, the petitioner, who being sworn, says that the facts stated in the foregoing petition, are just
and true to the best of his knowledge and belief.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this Sept 6th 1880
D. W. Haney
H. I. Seale CSC
Filed in office Sept 6th 1880
Sept 7th 1880
Whereas, application has been made to this Court, by D. W. Haney, stating that Eliza J. Bolton of
said County, is a Lunatic, and a pauper, and a fit subject for the State Lunatic Asylum, and legal
notice of said application having been given, according to law, and no objections being made,
Ordered that a Commission issue in said case.
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To G. B. Thomason, a Physician, Joel Webb, a Justice of the Peace, James M. Dodds, W. J.
Letson, I. T. Cristen, W. N. Manning, Spencer Tinney, D. R. Hook, L. P. Brown, Cicero Brown,
E. V. McCollum, O. P. Skelton, A. C. Maxwell, G. C. Jones, S. E. Dodds, J. M. Lott, Joel
Rucker, and R. R. Treadwell.
You are hereby authorized and required to meet in the town of Alpharetta on the 9th day of
September next, by 10 o'clock AM.
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 Eliza
J. Bolton, of said County, who is alleged to be a Lunatic.
And after having made a thorough and perfect investigation touching the alledged Lunacy of the
said Eliza J. Bolton, you are to report to the Court of Ordinary, whether or not the said Eliza J.
Bolton is a Lunatic.
Given under my hand and seal this 7th day of Sept 1880.
The report of the undersigned appointed to examine into the alleged Lunacy of Eliza J. Bolton of
said County, showeth that on the 9th day of September 1880, they caused said Eliza J. Bolton to
be brought before them in the town of Alpharetta
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in said County. That upon the personal inspection of said Eliza J. Bolton, and the examination of
D. W. Haney, E. P. Brooks, and B. B. Bolton, as witnesses, the undersigned came to the opinion
that said Eliza J. Bolton is a Lunatic.
We further find that said Eliza J. Bolton is not possessed of any property, nor is she entitled to
any.
Respectfully submitted this 9th day of September 1880. A. C. Maxwell, Foreman
You and each of you do solemly swear that you will faithfully and impartially try the issue of
Lunacy about to be submitted to you, and a true verdict give, according to evidence. So help you
God.
Joel Webb, J. P. W. J. Letson
A. C. Maxwell S. E. Dodds
E. V. McCollum A. S. Tinney
J. C. Brown W. N. Manning
G. C. Jones R. R. Treadwell
I. T. Crisler G. B. Thomason, MD.
Whereupon Ordered considered and adjudged by the Court, that Eliza J. Bolton, of said County,
is a Lunatic, and as such be committed to the State Lunatic Asylum, by the Sheriff, or his Deputy,
of the County. And it is further adjudicated that said Eliza J. Bolton is a pauper, and entirely
unable to pay any portion of the expense of her keeping, in said Asylum.
Judgement signed this Sept 9th 1880
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Tuesday Oct 5th 1880- Board of Roads and revenue met pursuant to adjournment
Present, Robert Thompson, G. L. Brown, A. J. Douglass, B. F. Fendley, and S. L. Rucker.
In the matter of the Road petitioned for running from Big Creek Church to Baker & Dempseys
Mill, the Reviewers having favorably Ordered that the same be advertised, and that the Board is
willing to grant said Road, as a Public Road, so long as the bridge across Big Creek, is kept up by
the Citizens.
In the matter of the proposed change of the State Road, ordered that the same be advertised
according to the law.
Simon Thompson, having petitioned for the removal of obstructions from the McGinnis ferry
road, the same being the County line, between the Counties of Milton and Forsyth. Ordered that
the Ordinary appoint a committee of two, to meet a committee of Forsyth County, to take the
matter into consideration.
Ordered that Wm Brice be allowed $20.00 for waiting on Superior Court at the August turn 1880.
Daniel Johnson, colored, made application for pay for taking care of Ailsey Burt, from 17th 1877
to 5th Nov 1880.
Application refused.
Dennis Strickland applied for assistance in taking care of Lizzie Howell, a colored woman at his
house. Ordered that she be allowed $15.00 and that R. Thompson be appointed agent for her.
Ordered that Mrs. Dudley be allowed $5; and that J. M. Taylor act as an agent for her.
Ordered that Mrs. Blake be allowed $10.00, C. F. Howell Agent
Ordered that D. W. Haney be allowed
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$20.00 per month, for taking care of Mrs. E. J. Bolton, until she is received into the Asylum.
Board then adjourned until 1st Tuesday in November.
Estray Hog
Tolled before me on 13th September 1880 by John O. Morris, of the 1176th District G. M. of said
County, one estray barrow hog, white and black spotted, marked with a swallow fork in the left
ear, and an upper bit in the right ear. Appraised by D. R. Morris, and J. L. Rainwater, to be worth
Two dollars and twenty five cents, and that it is worth 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 to the highest bidder, on the premises of the taker up, on
Thursday the 23d day of September next, this Sept 13th 1880.
Thursday Sept 23d 1880
The above hog this day sold by the Sheriff, for the sum of Three dollars and thirty five cents; and
after paying the taker up $1.10 for feeding, 50 cents to the Sheriff and 30 cents as my cost, there
remains the sum of $1.40 to be paid to the County School Commissioner.
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Will be let out to the lowest bidder, on Tuesday the 2d day of November next, the putting up of
the Polings around the Court House.
Specifications of the work can be seen on application to the undersigned this Oct 18th 1880
Specifications of fence around Court House at Alpharetta, Milton Court Ga
Post to be 5 1/3 feet long, 6x3
Railings 2x3, 12 feet long
Pickets 1 ¼ x 1 ¼, 30 inches long
Baseboard 10 inches wide, 1 inch thick.
Mouldin, (to rest on base board) 1-1/2x1/2
All to be dressed on all sides, except that part of the posts that goes in the ground.
Posts to be put two feet in the ground and 6 feet apart. Railings to be let into the posts the full size
of the railing.
Pickets to have 2 inches space between them, and to be leveled ½ inch at top on all sides.
All to be done in a workmanlike manner, and to be completed by the 20th of December next.
All of the material to be furnished by the Ordinary, and the Contractor to furnish his own tools.
The Contractor to be governed by the direction of the Ordinary in running the lines of the said
fence, and when and where the fence shall be curved or level. The work to be paid for when the
job is completed and received. Bids received for the work by the panel. Bond and security
required for the faithful performance of the work.
The above described work was this day let out to the lowest bidder and was knocked off to
Pinckey Mayfield and H. I. Seale at forty five cents per panel. Nov. 2, 1880
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Bond of Pinckney Mayfield, and H. I. Seale
We, Pinckney Mayfield and H. I. Seale, as principals, and John I. Teasley, as Security,
acknowledge ourselves held and bound to W. H. Nesbit, Ordinary of said County, and his
successors in office in the sum of One hundred and forty dollars, subject to the following
condition.
The condition of the above obligation is as follows.
Whereas, the putting up of a fence around the Court House was let to the lowest bidder, on the 2nd
day of November1880, and said P. Mayfield and H. I. Seale, bid off the same at the sum of 45
cents per panel. Now should the said P. Mayfield and H. I. Seale, put up said fence according to
the specifications read when the same was let out, and now on file in the Ordinarys Office, then
the above bond to be null and void, otherwise of force. This Nov 3rd 1880.
Pinckney Mayfield LS
H. I. Seale LS
John I. Teasley, Secty
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Estray Cow
Nov 1st 1880. An estray cow about Four or five years old size medium, no horns, white on back
and belly, with dim head and side mark, crop and underbit in the right ear, crop and underbit in the
left ear
Appraised at Eight dollars, for keeping 30 cents per day.
J. L. Mayfield
C. Burton
Appraisers
Personally appeared before me, Pinckney Mayfield, who on oath deposeth and saith that the
marks and brands of said estray are correct, and have not been altered or disfigured to his
knowledge since he took it up. P. Mayfield
Sworn to and subscribed before me Nov 2nd 1880
No claimant appearing for the above mentioned estray cow after being advertised 10 days. She
was sold by the Sheriff to the highest bidder for the sum of Six 5/100 dollars, and $1.25 paid to
the Ordinary, and 75 cents to the Sheriff, their costs, and $3.00 to Pinckney Mayfield for feeding
said cow, there remained $1.05 to be paid to the County School Commissioner.
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Tuesday Dec 8th 1880- Board of Roads and Revenue met for County purposes.
Present G. L. Brown, Robert Thompson, S. L. Rucker, A. J. Douglass, and H. L. Cunningham.
Ordered that the two Roads applied for, one leading from Big Creek Church to Baker &
Dempseys Mill, and the other a change of the State Road, from the residence of G. W. Hansard,
via Alpharetta, and Lotts Mill, to the State Bridge, both be made public Roads, on condition as to
the first mentioned road, that the same be granted with the understanding that the County is not to
put up, nor keep in repair the Bridge across Big Creek on said road.
The Committee appointed to confer with a Committee from Forsyth County report that the road
on the County line, near the residence of Simon Thompson, be kept open, and that they have
notified Alpha Smith to remove the obstructions in said road. Ordered that said report be made the
judgement of the Board.
Alpha Smith presented a petition, asking leave to put two gates accross the McGinis ferry road.
Application refused.
Wm Scott presented an account for extra service at August term of Milton Superior Court.
Ordered that the same be not paid.
Ordered that no safe be purchased for the Court House at present.
Ordered that J. H. B. Paris, J. G. Miller, and Oscar Latham be paid their accounts for guard duty.
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Nov 9th 1880
Tolled before me, by M. H. Adams, of the 892d District G. M. of said County, one estray mare,
of the following description. Color, dark bay, with a small star in the face, both hind feet white,
one scar on the top of the withers, the right hind leg swollen, and saddle marks on her back.
Fifteen hands high, supposed to be 18 years old.
Appraised for W. C. Chatham and J. L. Cox to be worth Thirty five dollars, and who say that it is
worth 40 cents per day to keep said mare.
M. H. Adams, having made affidavit that the marks and brands of said mare were correct, and had
not been altered, to his knowledge, since he took her up, the mare was advertised according to
law, and was claimed by Isiah Hubbard of Forsyth Co. who gave bond, paid all costs and
expenses, and took possession of the mare.
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Estray Cow
Tolled before me, on the 9th day of December 1880, by Matilda Collier of the 892d District G. M.
of said County, one estray Cow, and calf, with the following marks, underbit in the right ear, and
underbit and split in the left ear, with white back, belly, and neck, black feet and legs, and white
tail, long slender horns, medium size, and about nine years old.
Appraised by N. W. H. Cook, and Simon Frazier, to be worth Eleven dollars, and who say that it
is worth 25 cts per day to keep said cow. Calf two weeks old. The owner is hereby notified come
before me, prove property, pay costs and expenses and take said cow away, else she will be sold
to the highest bidder, on the premises on the taker up, on Monday the 20th day of Decr 1880.
This Decr 10th 1880.
The above advertised cow put up and exposed to sale, and J. M. Lott being the highest and best
bidder, knocked off at Nine 50/100 dollars.
This Dec 20th 1880
W. M. Buice, Shff.
After paying the cost on the within named estray, the balance of the money being Four 75/100
dollars, was turned over to G. M. Hook County School Commissioner, Dec 24th 1880.
Cost
Mrs. Collier for feeding $2.75
W. H. Nesbit fee 1.25
Wm. Buice .75 = $4.75
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Petition for New road
To the Ordinary of said County
The petition of the undersigned respectfully showeth that your petitioners conceive the
convenience of the traveling public, and the people of the neighborhood will be greatly promoted
by the establishment of a Public road, commencing at Big Creek Church and running in the
direction of Roswell by way of the widow Trammells, and the residence of P. Shirley, Tolliver
Webb, W. T. Mathis, Jessee Webb, John Butler, S. T. Kimball, John B. Kimball, R. W. Smith,
W. P. Maxwell, Lawson McGinnis, & Robert Cobb, to intersect with the road leading from
Alpharetta to Roswell, at Baker & Dempseys Mill.
Wherefore your petitions pray the passing of an order by you, establishing and opening said Road.
Thos A. Autrey, John Butler, Irwin Trammell, John C. Butler, Clinton T. Webb, P. E. Butler
Joseph Jenkins, Linsey Conner, Pinckney Shirley, S. H. Kimball, Tolliver Webb, R. W. Smith
W. A. Kelly, H. P. Smith, C. C. Webb, P. R. Smith, J. H. Webb, L. McGinnis
R. Cobb, M. O. Smith, W. P. Maxwell, John H. Turner, Golson M. Hook, T. W. McGinnis
Robert M. Dempsey, G. C. Jones, I. T. Smith, A. C. Maxwell, T. J. Baker, M. Bailey
M. Groover, Milford Webb, S. C. Turner, L. A. Burns, M. Turner, J. B. Thompson
Mark Turner, Wm Buice, John E. Maxwell, S. E. Buice, James Hanes, H. Buice
B. E. Shirley, J. Heron
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B. N. Shirley, D. B. Morris, W. S. Pace, M. I. Bowen, N. B. Lee, Thomas Mathis
J. J. Gipson, J. B. Kimball, W. S. Mattison, James Davis, J. H. B. Paris, Jack Bowen
R. Kilran, J. A. Tribble, W. N. Moss, W. W. Wills, I. J. Shirley, J. A. Tatum
O. C. Shirley, W. F. Jackson, B. O. Haynes, A. J. Alexander,S. E. Dodd, S. A. Alexander
M. J. Seale, J. W. Alexander, R. L. Haynes, B. B. Haynes, James Wooten, John W. Loner
Filed in office Sept 7th 1880
Sept 7th 1880- Upon the petition of T. A. Autrey, Irwin Trammell, and others, showing that the
establishing of a New Road, beginning at Big Creek Church, and running in the direction of
Roswell, by the residence of Mrs. Trammell, Pinckney Shirley, Tolliver Webb, W. T. Mathis,
Jessee Webb, John Butler, S. T. Kimball, John B. Kimball, R. W. Smith, W. P. Maxwell, Lawson
McGinnis, Judge McGinnis, and Robert Cobb, to intersect with the road leading from Alpharetta
to Roswell, at Baker and Dempseys Mill, will conduce to the convenience of the traveling public,
and the people of the neighborhood through which said road will pass; it is hereby ordered that
Tolliver Webb, R. W. Smith, John E. Maxwell, S. T. Kimball, and L. McGinnis be and they are
hereby appointed Reviewers of said
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contemplated Road; and should said Reviewers find said contemplated road of public utility, they
are hereby directed and required to mark out the same, and make report thereof to this Court by
the first Tuesday in October next.
To the Ordinary and Board of Commissioners of said County.
The undersigned appointed for the purpose of Reviewing the road petitioned for by T. A. Autrey,
Irwin Trammell, Jackson Morton, et al, commencing at Big Creek Church, and running in the
direction of Roswell by the residence of Mrs. Trammell, Pinckney Shirley, et al, to intersect with
the road leading from Alpharetta to Roswell at Baker and Dempseys Mill, have performed the
duty assigned us and find that said road, as prayed for will be of much public utility and
convenience, we proceeded to mark out said road, as required
Tolliver Webb
R. W. Smith
John E. Maxwell
S. T. Kimball
L. McGinnis
Reviewers
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this day of ____ 1880
Decr 8th 1880
Upon the report of the Reviewers appointed to review a contemplated Road, commencing at Big
Creek Church, and running in the direction of Roswell, by the residence of Mrs Trammell,
Pinckney Shirley, Tolliver Webb, W. T. Mathis, Jessee Webb, John Butler, S. T. Kimball, R. W.
Smith, W. P. Maxwell, Lawson McGinnis, Judge
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McGinnis, and Robert Cobb, to intersect the road leading from Alpharetta to Roswell at Baker &
Dempseys Mill, that said contemplated road will be one of much public utility, (and the same
having been advertised at the door of the Court House for 30 days, requiring all persons interested
to file their rejections, if any they had, and no objections being filed to said road), it is therefore
ordered, that said road be, and the same is hereby established as one of the public Roads, in said
County. And it is further ordered that the Clerk of the Court furnish the Commissioners in the
Road Districts where said Road is located, with a certified copy of this order; and said
Commissioners are directed and required to have said Road opened, and an overseer and hands
appointed for said Road.
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To the Ordinary and Board of Commissioners of said County
The petition of the undersigned, respectfully showeth that your petitioners conceive the
convenience of the traveling public, and the people of the neighborhood will be greatly promoted
by turning the State Road, so as to run as follows, leave the original Road at the residence of G.
W. Hansard, running the Alpharetta road to said town of Alpharetta, leaving the road leading from
Alpharetta to Newtown near the residence of Mrs. Manning, following the road from said town of
Alpharetta, by the residence of J. M. Lott, John I. Teasley's Mill, and the residence of M. H.
Trammell, and intersecting the original State Road near the State Bridge, on said original State
Road.
Your petitioners further showeth that said change will put said Road on much better ground.
Therefore your petitioners pray the passing of an order by the Court changing and establishing
said Road.
This Aug 27th 1880.
Moses Perkins, L. A. Burns, M. H. Trammell, J. W. F. Thompson
Joseph Jenkins, P. F. Karr, Wm Buice, Wm Webb, C. B. Thomason, H. C. Boyd
Tolliver Webb, J. M. Lott, W. A. Kelly, Joel Rucker, Thomas A. Wasson, W. H. Letson
Hardey Y. Pool, W. A. G. Teasley, David M. Webb, J. M. Dodds
Calvin Webb, J. K. C. Shirley, F. A. Dodgen, O. M. James, A. J. Vaughn, M. W. Dodds
W. C. Kelly, G. L. Brown, Wm Burnett, Gid Brown, W. S. Sharpe, R. R. Treadwell
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J. M. Cain, Milford Webb, M. L. Morton, James Webb, J. W. Howell, Thomas Lee
A. I. Tribble, A. P. Latham, H. M. Pearson, L. A. Adams, G. W. Lee, R. K. Thompson
W. H. Morton, R. P. Thompson, Sherard Buice, J. K. Thompson, J. A. Shirley, Jackson Morton
Jonas Cain, J. R. Morton, Thaddeus Pilgrim, J. J. Heron
G. A. Thomason, Thomas Webb, S. R. Cain, E. W. Karr
D. M. Brooks, Erwin Trammell, A. D. Pace, J. A. Dodgen
J. C. Stephens, Isaac Treadwell, R. E. Webb, A. S. Tinney, J. M. Rainwater, Z. A. Haynes
R. J. T. Webb, H. I. Seale, A. G. Smith, A. N. Achols, M. P. Trammell
Filed in office Sept 2d 1880
Sept 7th 1880- Upon the petition of Moses Perkins, M. H. Trammell and others, showing that by
changing the State Road by leaving the original Road, at the residence of G. W. Hansard, running
the Alpharetta road to said town of Alpharetta, leaving the road leading from Alpharetta to
Newtown, near the residence of Mrs. Manning, following the road from Alpharetta, by the
residence of J. M. Lott, John I. Teasleys Mill, and the residence of M. H. Trammell, and
intersecting the original State Road near the State Bridge, will conduce to the traveling public,
through which said Road will pass;
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it is hereby ordered that Moses Perkins, M. H. Trammell, J. M. Lott, Joel Rucker, and Isham
Teasley, be and they are hereby appointed Reviewers of said contemplated change of Road, and
should said Reviewers find said contemplated change of Road, of public utility, they are hereby
directed and required to mark out the same, and make report thereof to this Court, by the
1stTuesday in October next.
Return of Reviewers
To the Ordinary and Board of Commissioners of said County.
The undersigned appointed for the purpose of reviewing the road petitioned for by Moses Perkins,
M. H. Trammell, and others, commencing at G. W. Hansards, and running by the town of
Alpharetta, by the residence of J. M Lott, John I. Teasleys Mill, and W. H. Trammells residence,
and intersecting the State Road near the State Bridge. We have performed the duty assigned us,
and find that the change in said Road, as prayed for, will be one of much public utility and
convenience. We proceeded to mark out said Road., as required.
Joel Rucker
Moses Perkins
M. H. Trammell
J. M. Lott
Golson M. Cook, JP
Reviewers
Sworn to and subscribed before on Oct 5th 1880
Dec 8th 1880- Upon the Report of the Reviewers, appointed to Review a contemplated change in
the State Road, commencing at the residence of G. W. Hansard, running the Alpharetta Road to
said town of Alpharetta, leading
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from Alpharetta to Newtown near the residence of Mrs Manning, following the road from
Alpharetta by the residence of J. M. Lott, John I.. Teasleys Mill, by the residence of M. H.
Trammell, and intersecting the original State Road near the State Bridge, that said contemplated
change of Road will be one of much public utility, (and the same having been advertised at the
door of the Court House for 30 days, requiring all persons interested to file their objections , if
any they had, and no objections being filed to said road) it is therefore ordered that the said Road
be and the same is hereby established as one of the Public Roads in said County. And it is further
ordered that the Clerk of the Court furnish the Commissioners of the Road Districts where said
Road is located, with a certified copy of this order, and said Commissioners are directed and
required to have said Road opened and an overseer and hands appointed for said Road.
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Insolvent List for 1880
Court of Ordinary sitting for County purposes Dec 13th 1880
Upon examining the list of insolvent to payers, errors in Digest, and list of defaulters, submitted
by John W. Fowler, Tax Collector of said County, for the year of 1880, and it appearing to the
Court that the same is correct, and true, it is therefore ordered that the said John W. Fowler, be
and is hereby allowed the following sums, as Insolvent list errors &c on the State tax. to wit.
Polls
Insolvent Polls 62.00
Errors in Digest 1.00
Defaulters Relieved Polls
Total collection not on Digest
Total Polls 63.00
General Tax
Insolvent General tax including Professions $20.00
Errors in digest Genl Tax including Professions
Defaulters relieved Genl Tax including Professions
Total General Tax $30.00
Total Insolvent List $83.00
Given under my official signature and seal
of office
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The following named persons having given bond and security and taking the usual oath were
Commissioned as Constables for the year 1880
W.G. Scott L. Lawson
John H. H. Campbell R. P. Griffin
John Fitch John Cochran
LA. Burns N. L. Jenkins
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Tuesday Feby 1st 1881
Board of Roads and Revenue met pusuant to adjournment.
Present, B. F. Fendley, S. L. Rucker, John P. Webb, J. J. Dempsey, and T. A. Autrey,
B. F. Fendley was chosen as chairman of the Board for the year 1881.
The following named persons were appointed Commissioners of Roads.
Alpharetta Dist - Jas Spence, G. C. Jones & J. L. Mayfield
Big Dist - James A. Shirley, Wm Buice, & S. R. Douglass
Crossville - T. J. Baker, Robert Hembree & G. P. Johnson
Double Branch - C. H. Mattox, W. J. Wills &
First - A. T. Abbott, R. N. Rogers & J. H. Summerour
Grogans
Little River - Samuel Alberson, J. N. Dorris & W. Chatham
Newtown - R. M. Shirley, J. A Fuller & J. M. Lamberth
J. A. Dodgen presented an apc for legal services rendered the County for $42.20. Ordered that
$20.00 be paid on same, balance to be paid when the note of the J. M. Howell is paid off.
Ordered that John Brown be allowed $3 for 2 days service as guard for J. P. Collins.
Ordered that H. I. Seale be allowed $45.50 for extra services from Aug term 1878, to Aug Term
1880.
Ordered that C. D. Phillips be paid $20.00 damages on account of his horse falling through the
State Bridge.
Ordered that the following
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Feby 1881- named persons be placed on the pauper list for the year 1881. and be paid the amount
opposite their names.
Hannah Vaughn col - $ 5 per month - P. Mayfield
Cenia Pilgrim - $ 25 per month - D. L. Dinsmore
Sarah Hoyle -20 per month W. N. Manning
Tamah Howell col - money returned - B. F. Fendley
Lewis Bridges & wife - 25 per month - J. H. Bowles
Katy Dudley - 10 per month - J. M. Taylor
Lucy Waters col - 2 per month - B. F. Fendley
Mrs. McFarland - 5 per month - Allen Miller
Charity Row & daughter - 20 per month - S. R. Douglass
John Austin - 10 per month - J. P Webb
Miss Robertson - 5 per month - G. L. Brown
Zachariah Whitten Sr - 60 per month - J. M. Lott
Zachariah Whitten Jr - 30 per month - J. M. Lott
Louisa Simms - 10 per month - Marsa Brooks
Ordered that the Ordinary sue on the note he holds against Julius W. Howell, at the August Term
of Milton Super Court.
The following apc of , was ordered paid.
Milton County
To W. H. Nesbit Dr
To Keeping minutes of Board Jany term $1.50
" Specifications of repairs of Bridge at Lebanon Mills .50
" recording same .50
" 6 copies of same @ 50 3.00
" copy of Specifications of Long Bridge .50
" 1 trip to Long Bridge 1.00
" 2 " to Lebanon " 2.00
" Minutes of Board Feby term 1.50
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To Bond for titles to J. M. Howell 1.00
" Issuing Tax Commissions to Processions of Land 12.00
" Recording proceedings in case of Lunacy of Mrs Pannell 5.00
" Minutes of Board. 1st Tuesday of June 1.50
" 1 Order for election of Tax Collector .50
" Recording same .50
" Minutes of Board 1st Tuesday in Aug 1.50
" Minutes of Board 1st Tuesday in Sept 1.50
" Recording petition for change of State Road .50
" 1 Order to reviewers of road .50
" Recording same .50
" Recording Report for Reviewers .50
" Advertising Road .50
" 1 Order granting Road .50
" Recording same .50
" Recording petition for New Road from
Big Creek Church to Baker & Dempseys Mill .50
" 1 Order to Reviewers .50
" Recording same .50
" Recording Report of Reviewers .50
" Advertising Road .50
" 1 Order granting Road .50
" Recording same .50
" 1 Order assessing taxes of 1880 .50
" Recording same .50
" 1 Copy of same to Tax Collector .50
" 1 " " " at C H door .50
" Recording proceedings in case of Lunacy of Mrs. Bolton 5.00
" Minutes of Board Oct 5th 1.50
" 1 Order appt'g committee on Road in case of Simon Thompson vs. A. Smith .50
" Recording same .50
" Qualifying D. W. Devore N P & Dedimus .50
" " A. Martin .50
" " R. M. Shirley .50
" " J. A. Voss .50
" " G. M. Hook CSC .50
" " J. W. Fowler TC .50
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To Qualifying H. L. Cunningham, a
member of the Board .25
" Auditing claims against the County 10.00
" 162 Orders on Treasury @ .50 81.00
" Qualifying A. J. Douglass Coroner .25
" Superintending Public Works 5.00 = $150.50
The Board then adjourned until 1st Tuesday in March
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Tuesday March 1st 1881- Board of Roads and Revenue met pursuant to adjournment.
Present G. L. Brown, M. Dinsmore, J. J. Dempsey, A. Martin, T. A. Autrey, and B. F. Fendley.
Ordered that Franklin Bearden be allowed Ten dollars with G. M. Hook as Agent for him.
Ordered that G. L. Brown be allowed $8 for the use of Polly Simpson, and $10 for the use of Jane
Elkins.
Ordered that W. W. Wells be paid $20 each for Abner Wells and Henrietta Wells.
Ordered that Sheriff Buice Webb be allowed $24.00 for extra services at Feby term Milton Supr
Court 1881.
Ordered that H. P. Seale CSC will be allowed $22.20 for extra services rendered at Feby Term
Milton Supr Court
Tatum and _____ Jackson petitioned to be cut off from Newtown Dist and placed in Big Creek
Dist.
Ordered that Wm Buice, R. W. Shirley and ___________ be appointed Commissioners to review
said line and report to this body.
Ordered that Matthew Garrett be appointed Commissioner of Roads for the 1227th Dist G M, in
lieu of S. R. Douglass.
E. M. Henderson, J. W. Edwards, and others presented a petition for a New Road from near the
residence of John McGinnis to intersect the Atlanta road near Laurel Mills. Ordred that J. A.
Fuller, Henry McNeely and W. S. Logan be appointed Reviewers to review said Road.
Ordered that the County pay Albert Bell $20 to build a bridge across the Creek near the residence
of A. S. Bell.
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Ordered that the County build a bridge a bridge across Little River near the residence of Mrs.
Phillips, and that Dr. J. G. Cantrell, J. B. McCollum, James Broadwell, M. Dinsmore and W. H.
Nesbit be and are hereby appointed requested to examine the ford and report to this body at the
April term, the kind of bridge that is needed.
Ordered that J. J. Dempsey, J. P. Webb, T. A. Autrey and W. H. Nesbit, be appointed a
Committee to select a suitable location for a County Poor House.
The Board then adjourned until 1st Monday in April.
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Tuesday April 5th 1881- Board of Roads and Revenue met pursuant to adjournment.
Present S. L. Rucker, M. Dinsmore, G. L. Brown, John P. Webb, T. A. Autrey and J. J.
Dempsey.
V. A. Garrison applied for Retail License. Laid over until the 1st Tuesday in May.
Stiles Turk presented and account for $4.00 for 3 days service as a Special Bailiff - Ordered paid.
S. R. Autrey presented an account for $1.50 for 1 days service as guard - ordered that the same
be not paid. Lewis Morton et al presented a petition to abolish the Public Road from Big Creek
Church running in the direction of Kimballs Bridge ie so much of the Road as lies in Big Creek
District.
Ordered that the Road be not abolished and remain as a Public Road.
The Committee appointed to examine a site for a Bridge near the residence of Mrs Phillips, on
Little River, report that the Bridge should be 85 feet long. the Center span to be 30 feet, East span
30 ft and West span 25 ft, and 7 feet high.
Ordered that S. J. Crowley be paid $284.05 for rebuilding the Bridge at Lebanon Mills. John
Grimes applied for a new bridge at the old Grimes Bridge - application refused. The Reviewers
appointed appointed to review a contemplated change of line between Big Creek and Newtown
Districts, having reported as follows
We the undersigned Commissioners appointed to Review the line between Big Creek District, and
Newtown District, recommend that it be changed as follows to wit, commencing at Big Creek, at
the old County line, run South ¾ of a mile dividing the lands of John Butler and ____ Jackson, to
the corner
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between Jackson and Asbury Rainey, then run the land lines for three quarters East, then run one
quarter of a mile South, there striking the land lines, running East about 1 mile to the Public Road
running from Jones ferry to Cumming, it being the dividing land line between Tolliver Webb, and
Marshall Morton, and the dividing land line between W. A. Kelly and and David Webb, as we
each think it will give better satisfaction to each District, than the old one, as it now stands, as it
puts the District line off of any Public Road. This March 26th 1881
Wm Buice, Comm
R. M. Shirley, Comm
Ordered that the above return of Reviews be made the judgement
of the Board.
The Board then adjourned until the 1st Tuesday in May.
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To the Ordinary of Milton County Henry C. Jenkins Constable in and for the 1176th Dist G. M. of
said County, hereby tenders for resignation of his office as aforesaid, and prays to be relieved
from the duties and responsibilities of said office.
Respectfully submitted This Feby 15th 1881. Henry C. Jenkins
Feby 15th 1881
The within resignation of H. C. Jenkins, LC having been read and considered, Ordered that his
resignation be accepted, and said office is hereby declared to be vacant.
The undersigned respectfully his commission as Constable for the 892 District G. M. of said
County, to take effect now at this writing. This April 4th 1881.
John Fitch, LC
for the 892 Dist G. M.
April 4th 1881- The above resignation of John Fitch, LC of the 892 Dist G. M. is accepted, and
said office declared vacant.
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We the undersigned citizens would respectfully ask of your honor to give Mr. John Kimball and
Robert Shaw, the privilege of building gates on the Newtown Road, as there is much of the
peoples crops exposed, and it is impossible to protect them.
W. Cobb
R. L. Haynes
R. B. Shaw
A. J. Alexander
R. B. Haynes
W. Copper
W. Alexander
R. Bradley
A. B. Jett
Filed in office April 5th 1881
At chambers April 5th 1881
Ordered that the above petition be granted, and that J. B. Kimball and R. B. Shaw be allowed to
erect gate across the Public Road, as prayed for.
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June 6th 1881- The building of a bridge across Little River, near the residence of Mrs Phillips,
having been advertised according to law, was let out to the lowest bidder, and was bid off by S.
N. Pool and John B. Kimball for the sum of One hundred and ninety eight dollars, $198.00, to be
built after the following
Specifications
The bridge to be 85 feet long, the West span to be 25 feet, the Centre Span 30 feet, and the East
span 30 feet. The centre span to be 7 feet above low water mark.
The mud sills to be 25 feet long, and at least 1 ½ feet in diameter. Cap sills to be 12x12 inches, 12
feet long, Uprights 8x10, and will braced, braces to be morticed into both mud sills and cap sills.
Sleepers to be 6x12 inches, 6 to the span.
Flooring to be 12 feet long 1 ½x 6 inches, nailed to the sleepers with 40 penny nails.
Bannisters to be 4x4 inches, securely fastened to the bridge. The braces of the bannisters to rest on
flooring extending 1 ½ feet beyond the main floor.
All the timbers of the bridge to be of heart post or white oak. The end of the bridge on the West
span to be 1 foot above the ground, and the end of the East span to be 2 feet above the ground. To
be paid for 20th Decr next, and to be finished by the 1st of Sept next.
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To the Honorable Court of the Ordinary and Commissioners of Roads and Revenue of said
County.
Whereas, the Public Road leading from Sheltonville, in the direction of Hog Mountain, in
Gwinnett County, via Little & Scales ferry, on the Chattahoochee River, has grown into utter
disuse, the said ferry having been broken down and gone into disuse for the last Six years, and
whereas, that part of the road, lying from lying from Sheltonville to the said ferry, is of no public
utility whatever, and is therefore a useless tax upon the road hands of the neighborhood,
The undersigned respectfully petition and pray your honorable body to rescind the order
establishing so much of the said road as lies from the house of Thomas Little to the said ferry, the
most of which is in cultivation, and grant petitioners an order abolishing said road in view of the
above statement of facts.
And your petitioners will ever pray &c
This June 6th 1881
A. S. Bell, R. M. Rogers, A. M. Bell , W. H. Rogers, Claude Rogers
Josh Oliver, Martin Terry, Frank Baker, G. B. Parks, A. B. Ferry
Wm R. Little, G. T. Little, J. H. Roberts, E. D. Little, John Jenks, James Jenks
F. M. Brooks, Alonzo Little, Jack Conger, R. W. Brandon, G. W. Little , H. J. Boles
As there is a petition before you asking to have the road leading from Sheltonville, along the line
between
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Milton and Forsyth Counties, to McGinnis old ferry abolished, We the undersigned persons
respectfully petition you that the said Road be not abolished, but it stand and remain a public road,
as it now is.
J. A. Gresham, R. P. Matthews, T. D. Terry, David S. Johnson, Jessee Webb, John Maginnis
T. D. Terry, J. L. Howell, C. W. Webb, A. C. Lorne, M. L. Andrews
Giles Burnett, Edgar Strickland, Jessee Jenkins, J. L. Long
John Dunkin, S. A. F. Long, John Johnson, T. L. Long
Jo Kemp, Walker Strickland, Darrill Jones, Joel Strickland
Thos Collins, R. A. Watson, R. J. Allen MD, R. S. Watson
T. L. Collins, John Edwards, James L. Webb, Wm B. Webb
N. Barker, S. J. Roberts, H. S. Cross, W. H. Ferry, Beverly Strickland
To the Hon Ordinary and Board of Commissioners of Roads of said County.
And now comes the Thos D. Terry, C. W. Webb and county petitioners, and caveats the
application of Thos Little and others. to abolish the old road leading from the residence of said
Thomas Little to the McGinnis old ferry on the Chattahoochee river, along the line of said county,
and the county of Forsyth, and for cause of objections say
1st - That said road is a line between said county, of Milton and Forsyth, and recognized by the
Legislature of the State as a public road, and one county cannot abolish the same without the
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concurrence of the authorities of the other county.
2nd Because the said road is a way leading from the residences of some of these Caveators, to their
farms, and the right to use and enjoy the same is a right purtenant to these Caveators and their
property, and to abolish the same will work great harm and damage to them.
Wherefore, they ask your honor to refuse the application of said petitioners.
H. L. Patterson
Atty for Caveators
After hearing evidence and argument of counsel, Ordered by the Court that the prayer be granted
as asked for in this petition, that is to say, that the road, or portion of road named in the petition,
be abolished.. This Aug 2d 1881
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T. D. Ferry & C. W. Webb vs Thomas Little
Application to remove obstruction from road
The petition of Thomas D. Ferry and Clinton Webb, respectfully showeth that the old road,
leading along the line of said County, and the County of Forsyth, known as the old McGinnis
ferry road, from the residence of Thomas Little to said ferry, on the Chattahoochee river has been
for a number of years abandoned as a public road, though no legal steps were taken to abolish the
same.
Petitioners show that they and their vendors of certain lands lying on the North side of said road
and between said Little's residence and the river, have used said road as a private way, to go and
return from their farms, and to carry their produce from the same, to their respective residencies at
Sheltonville for more than Seven years, to wit, from the year 1872, until now, using and enjoying
the same as aforesaid continuously and uninterruptedly for and during said time.
Petitioners further show, that one Thomas Little, did on or about the first day of June 1881,
obstruct said road, and interfere with the use of the same, rendering it unfit for use, by cutting a
ditch along the North side of said road, and throwing the dirt in the road, and by cutting a ditch
across said road, thereby rendering the same unfit for use, and impassable.
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Wherefore, petitioners pray your honor to issue a Rule Ni Si, calling upon said Thomas Little, to
appear before your honor, on a day therein named, and show cause why he should not remove
said obstructions, and the free use of said way be re established.
H. L. Patterson
Atty for Pe't'ns
To the Sheriff of said County, or his Deputy to serve and return.
The defendant Thomas Little is hereby required to show cause before me, in Alpharetta, in said
County, on the 12th day of July 1881, why the obstructions complained of in the above petition,
should not be removed, and the free use of said way be reestablished.
Witness my official signature, July 4th, 1881.
Filed in office July 4th 1881.
I hereby waive copy and Rule on the within, and waive all further service July 5th 1881.
Thos Little
And now comes Thomas Little, and for answer to within says that he did not on the first day of
June 1881, obstruct the road named in the within petition, nor has he rendered it unfit for use, as
to travel. And respondent further says that the said petitioners have ample and sufficient ways to
go to their farms without traveling over the lands of this respondent, as good and as near as the old
road, that said road is not a private,
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but has been a public road up to this date, when it was abolished by the Ordinary and
Commissioners of Milton County Ga, that he does not object to the Plantiffs going the old road till
they get sixty five yards below the rock corner, below the gate.
All of which respondent respectfully submits August 2d, 1881.
Thomas Little
After hearing evidence on the within petition Ordered by the Court that it be disallowed, and that
Thomas Little shall not be required to remove the obstructions in the within petition, and Ordered
that Thomas L. Ferry and Clinton Webb, do pay Three dollars, the cost of the case for hearing
said application &c This August 2d 1881.
Estray Cow
Tolled before me on the 10th day of August, 1881, by J. W. Carter, of the 1176th Dist G. M. of
said County, an estray cow, of the following description, color white with a few black spots on
her head, and has black ears, has no ear marks, common size horns, about 10 or 12 years old.
Appraised by I. E. Gentry, and W. B. Maxwell, freeholders of said District, to be worth Ten
dollars, and who say that it is worth ten cents per day to keep said cow.
The owner is hereby notified to come before me, prove property, pay costs and expenses, and take
said cow away, else she will be sold to the highest bidder on the
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premises of the taker up, on Saturday the 20th day of August1881.
This August 10th 1881
No claimant appearing for the above mentioned estray cow. She was sold on the 22nd day of
August 1881, by the Sheriff for the sum of six dollars, and after paying all costs, there remained
Two 65/100 dollars, which sum was paid to G. M. Hook County School Commissioner.
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Tuesday August 2d 1881- Board of Roads and Revenue met pursuant to adjournment.
Present G. L. Brown, S. L. Rucker, Amby Martin, B. F. Findley, and John P. Webb.
J. A. Berry made application for License to sell Spirituous Liquors at Garrison old stand, which
application was not granted.
Thomas Little and others presented a petition to abolish that part of the public road leading from
Sheltonville to Little & Scales ferry. Said application was caveated by Thos D. Perry and C. W.
Webb, and a counter petition filed, counsel for Mr. Little objected to the counter petition, and
moved that it be ruled out and not be considered.
After argument by counsels, the Board held that the counter petition be ruled out.
After hearing testimony and argument of counsel, the Board ordered that the road be abolished as
a public road, from the residence of Thos Little to Little & Scale's ferry.
Ordered that the gates across the road near the residence of Mrs. Phillips, be allowed to remain
until the crops for the present year is gathered.
T.D. Perry and C. W. Webb, having filed an application for the removal of obstructions from the
road leading from the residence of Thos Little to Little & Scale's ferry. After hearing testimony,
and argument of counsel, it was ordered that said application be dismissed and overruled.
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The petition of J. H. Upshaw, showeth that Henry Garrett, of said County, is a Lunatic, and
incapable of managing his affairs, that said Henry Garrett has no estate sufficient for his support.
Wherefore your petitioner prays the issuing of a Commission that the Lunacy of said Henry
Garrett may be examined into
Sept 20th 1881
J. H. Upshaw
Personally appear before me, J. H. Upshaw, who on oath deposeth and saith that the facts stated in
the above petition are true to the best of his knowledge and belief. Sworn to and subscribed before
me Sept 20th 1881
J. H. Upshaw
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To D. W. Devore, J. P., J. G. Cantrell, MD, D. W. Devore, Sr., A. W. Devore, B. R. Devore,
Irve Reese, Eli Reece, Wm Moore, E. R. Moore, Lumpkin Gillispie, H. C. Gillispie, John Price,
Isham Wood, L. H. M. Nairn, J. M. Goodwin, John Goodwin, and Guilford Landrum, or any 12
of you
You are hereby authorized and required to meet at the residence of Wyatt Garrett, by 2 o'clock
PM. on the 21st day of September 1881, and after having taken the oath required by law, to
proceed to the personal inspection (and to hear and examine witnesses, on oath should you deem it
necessary) as to the state of mind of Henry Garrett, of said county, who is alleged to be insane,
and after having made a thorough and perfect investigation, touching the alleged lunacy of the said
Henry Garrett, you are to report to the Court of Ordinary whether or not the said Henry Garrett is
a lunatic. Given under my hand and seal this Sept 20th 1881
You and each of you do solemnly swear that you will faithfully and impartially try the issue of
lunacy, about to be submitted to you, and true verdict give according to evidence. So help you
God.
D. W. Devore, N. P. D. W. Devore, Sr. Foreman
E. B. Moore, H. P. Gillespie
J. M. Goodwin, Eli Reese
J. B. Price, W. T. Upshaw
E. Reese, B. R. Devore
J. L. Gillespie, J. G. Cantrell, MD
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To the Ordinary of said County
the undersigned, appointed to examine into the alleged lunacy of Henry Garrett, of said County,
showeth that on the 21st of September 1881, they caused the said Henry Garrett to be brought
before them, at the residence of Wyatt Garrett, in said County.
That upon the personal inspection of said Henry Garrett, the undersigned came to the opinion that
the said Henry Garrett is a lunatic, and in a very distracted condition and we further find that said
Henry Garrett is not possessed of any property, nor is he entitled to any. Respectfully submitted
this 21st day of September 1881.
D. W. Devore, Sr Foreman
Whereupon Ordered considered and adjudged by the court that Henry Garrett of said County is a
lunatic, and as such be committed to the lunatic asylum of said state, by the sheriff, or his deputy,
of this County. And it is further adjudicated that said Henry Garrett is a pauper, and unable to pay
any portion of the expenses of his keeping in said asylum.
Judgement signed this 21st day of Sept 1881
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March Term 1881
Upon the application of E. M. Henderson, J. W. Edwards, and others, showing that the
establishment of a public road, commencing near the residence of John Grimes, and running in the
direction of Laurel Mills, and intersecting the Atlanta road near said Mills, will conduce to the
convenience of the traveling public, and the people of the neighborhood through which said road
will pass. Ordered that W. S. Grogan, Jones A. Fuller and John Grimes, be and they are hereby
appointed reviewers of said contemplated road, and said reviewers find such contemplated road of
public utility they are hereby directed and required to mark out the same and make report thereof
to this court under oath.
The undersigned appointed for the purpose of reviewing the road petitioned for by John Grimes,
H. M. McNeely, E. M. Henderson, J. W. Edwards, and others, commencing near the residence of
John Grimes, and running in the direction of Laurel Mills, and intersecting the Atlanta road near
said Mills, have performed the duty assigned them; they find that the contemplated road will be
one of public utility, and of benefit to the neighborhood though
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which it will pass, and we have proceeded to mark out the same, conformably to law.
W. S. Grogan
Jones A. Fuller
John Grimes, Reviewers
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7th day of June 1881
July Term 1881
Upon the report of the report of the reviewers, appointed to review a contemplated road,
commencing near the residence of John Grimes, and running in the direction of Laurel Mills, and
intersecting the Roswell and Atlanta Road near said Mills. that said public road will be one of
much public utility, and the same having been advertised, at the door of the Courthouse for 30
days, requiring all persons interested to file their objections, if any, they had, and no objections
being filed to said road, it is therefore ordered that said road be and the same is hereby established
as one of the public roads in said county, and the commissioners of roads of said district are
directed and required said road opened, and an overseer and hands appointed for the same.
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Sept 30th 1881
Ordered that the tax collector of Milton County assess and collect on the property returned for
taxes for the year 1881, the following amounts on each $100.00 dollars worth of property or
fractional part thereof, viz:
For Juries 12 ½ cents
" Public Buildings 12 ½ cents
" Bridges 12 cents
" Pauper Fund 7 cents
" Jail 3 cents
" Incidentals 3 cents
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We the undersigned petitioners pray you to appoint commissioners to review and mark out a
public road from near the residence of John Butler by or near David Buise's, to intersect the Jones
Ferry road leading from said ferry to Cumming near the residence of J. D. Lowery, or at the most
suitable point for a good road. And your petitioners will ever pray &c.
August 17th 1881
J. D. Lowery, James Campbell, J. Webb, W. W. Wells, Sherod E. Buice, John Butler
J. L. Mayfield, John C. Butler, G. A. Farmer, Wm Buice, M. P. Trammell, Tolliver Webb
Joseph Jenkins, C. C. Keener, W. H. Blackstock, John Campbell
David M. Webb, F. A. Lowery, Harrison M. Gunter, W. T. Campbell
David R. Hook, Irwin Trammell, W. H. Scott, W. S. Eison
D. S. Eison, J. R. Griffin, R. B. Shaw, C. F. Howell, G. W. Algood, L. D. Jones
Adam Jett, John Hembree, J. M. Allen, Sam Hembree, R. M. Autrey, W. F. Norton
J. M. Lott, E. W. Beck, J. M. Howell, W. G. Scott, D. B. Morris, W. Dodgen
S. T. Kimball, W. G. Turner, Jeremiah Lamberth, John Barnes
J. M. Lamberth, S. M. Lamberth, Asbury Raney, Henry Smith
David Buice, Madison Brumbelow, Abner Buice, John Jones
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For County purposes. Regular term September 6, 1881. Upon the application of David Buice, W.
H. Scott, et al, showing that the establishment of a public road commencing near the residence of
John Butler, running by or near the residence of David Buice, and to intersect the Jones Ferry
Road near the residence of J. D. Lowery, or the most suitable point for a good road will conduce
to the convenience of the traveling public and the people of the neighborhood through which said
road will pass. It is hereby ordered that David Buice, H. A. Raney, and Samuel T. Kimbell be and
they are hereby appointed reviewers of said contemplated road; and should said reviewers find
said contemplated road of public utility they are hereby directed and required to mark out the
same and make report thereof to the court under their oaths.
Given under my hand an seal of office.
Return of Reviewers
To the Ordinary of said County the undersigned appointed for the purpose of reviewing the road
petitioned for by David Buice, W. H. Scott, and others, commencing near the residence of John
Butler, running by or near the residence of David Buice, and to intersect the Jones Ferry Road,
near the residence of J. D. Lowery, or the most suitable point from a
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good road, have performed the duty assigned them, they find that the contemplated road will be
one of public utility and we have laid out and marked said road conformably to law.
David Buice
H. A. Raney
S. T. Kimbell
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 13th day of September 1881.
County Petition
To the Ordinary of said County, the petitioner of the undersigned respectfully showeth that a
certain petition presentation to your Honor, soliciting a road running from and beginning at John
Butler's, and continuing on by David Buice's and connecting with the Jones Ferry Road at John
Lowery's which road the undersigned petitioners pray may not be granted as they cannot conceive
of the sufficient convenience of the traveling public to justify the building of said road. Your
petitioners would be greatly aggrieved by an order granting said road. Wherefore we pray that
said road may not be granted, that said road may not be established and opened.
W. H. Scott, Bill Cooper, C. W. Tribble , James Buice
R. A. Alexander, Linton Fowler, R. M. Shirley, John Hembree
Silvester Scott, Samuel Hembree, Robert Scott, Dow Jones
E. L. Darnell, Adam Jones, Albert Scott, Alvin Jones
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A. C. Nesbit, James Vaughn, Wm. Lawson, J. L. Pannell
S. Nesbit, R. D. Smith, Robert Nesbit, R. H. Smith
F. R. Nesbit, A. J. Vaughn, I. N. Nesbit, S. C. Adams
J. W. Bentley, E. S. Fowler, John W. Nesbit, John Scott
Eli H. Nesbit, W. G. Scott, Sim Lawson, John Edwards
G. W. Allgood, W. J. Turner, Henry Cullens, Alonzo Bowen
W. F. Barrett, Ualpha Roberts, John W. Loner, Sherod Buice
Bill Davis, J. C. Odell, J. R. Adams, W. B. Odell
S. Burdett, B. Conner, D. D. Johnson, B. F. Graham
Sam Wills, Thomas Walker, Alston Walker, Sack Willis
Andy Waldrip, George Tatum, Robert Abernathy, J. S. Raney
A. B. Jett, P. C. Cobb, B. C. Cobb, John Cobb
R. B. Shaw, R. Bradley, J. W. Alexander, Jack Adams
S. C. Turner, William Cobb, W. E. Elder, J. D. Lowery
W. S. Turner, W. S. Eison, R. J. Lowery, D. S. Eison
S. M. Lamberth, F. A. Lowery, F. A. Smith
Filed in office November 1st 1881
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November Term 1881
Upon report of the reviewers appointed to review a contemplated road commencing near the
residence of John Butler and running by the residence of David Buice intersecting the Jones Ferry
Road near the residence of J. D. Lowery that said contemplated road will be one of much public
utility, and the same having been advertised at the door of the court house for 30 days, requiring
all persons interested to fill their objections, if any they had, which objections were filed but the
same being overruled by the Court, Ordered that said road be and the same is hereby established
as one of the public roads of said county.
And it is further ordered that the clerk of the court, furnish the commissioners in the road districts
where said road is located with a certified copy of this order, and said commissioners are directed
and required to have said road opened and an overseer and hands appointed for said road.
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We the undersigned subscribers, desirous of having an order for a public road from the Ordinary
of said County to commence at the county line near J. J. Garrett's residence, which the Ordinary
of Forsyth has granted and ordered to intersect at same place, running thence due west, and
intersecting with the road leading from Flagtown to Atlanta and a new road from Canton to same
place said road to intersect at Liberty church in 823 District GM
We agree in our part to cut said road out without intersecting with the District hands.
J. R. Henderson, W. E. Henderson, T. B. Newton, C. H. Maddox
C. W. Jones, John Cochran, G. W. Daniel, J. L. Perry
J. J. Patterson, L. Thacker, M. L. Dinsmore, W. S. Cobb
L. H. McNairn, R. W. Grogan, D. W. Devore, H. W. Lewis
W. Y. Wood, David Dinsmore, W. C. Grant, T. E. Foster
W. J. Christian, B. C. Wood, John B. Williams, Posy Alford
James F. Neese, J. T. Ezzard, G. W. Hansard, A. J. Garrett
J. H. Cook, F. C. Jones, L. H. Devore, J. B. Burgess
H. D. Dinsmore, J. W. Ramsey, Thomas Holcombe, William H. Hunter
William Van, J. L. Claton, S. Claton, Thomas Claton
J. J. Garrett, Andrew Henderson, Coley Henderson, Billy Thompson
M. J. Land, H. H. Land, J. R. Holbrooks, A. Oslin
Wm L. Pool, George Pool, E. W. Collins, W. S. Pritchitt,
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D. M. Pool
Filed in Office September 6th 1881
Regular Term Sept 6th 1881- Upon the application of J. R. Henderson, W. E. Henderson, T. B.
Newton, and others, showing that the establishment of a public road , commencing near the
residence of J. J. Garrett, and running due west, and intersecting with the road leading from
Frogtown to Atlanta, and a new road from Canton to same place will conduce to the convenience
of the traveling public , and the people of the neighborhood through which said road will pass. It
is hereby ordered that F. C. Jones, R. W. Grogan, and J. J. Garrett, be and they are hereby
appointed reviewers of said contemplated road; and should said reviewers find said contemplated
road of public utility, they are hereby directed and required to mark out the same and make report
thereof to the Court under their oaths.
To the ordinary of said County the undersigned appointed for the purpose of reviewing the road
petitioned for by J. R. Henderson, W. E. Henderson, F. B. Newton, and others, commencing near
the residence
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of J. J. Garrett, and running due west, and intersecting with the road leading from Frogtown to
Atlanta and a new road from Canton to said place, have performed the duty assigned them, they
find that the contemplated road will be one of public utility and we have proceeded to mark out
the same in conformity to law.
Sworn to and subscribed to me this September 6th 1881
W. J. Christian, NP, Cherokee County
J. J. Garrett
F. C. Jones
R. W. Grogan, Reviewers
Filed in Office October 4th 1881
November Term 1881
Upon the report of the reviewers appointed to review a contemplated road commencing at the
County line between the counties of Milton and Forsyth, near the residence of J. J. Garrett,
running thence due west and intersecting with the road leading from Frogtown to Atlanta & new
road from Canton to the same place. Said road to intersect at Liberty Church in the 82nd District
GM, that said contemplated road will be one of much public utility and the same having been
advertised at the door of the court house for 30 days, requiring all persons interested to file their
objections, if any, they had and no objections being filed to said road it is therefore ordered that
said road be
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and the same is hereby established as one of the public roads in said county. And it is further
ordered that the clerk of this court furnish the commissioners of the road districts which said road
is located with a certified of this order and said commissioners are directed and required to have
said road opened, and an overseer and hands appointed for said road.
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We the undersigned subscribers desirous to have a public road opened, leading the Canton and
Cumming at W. J. Thompson's residence, and intersect with the road leading from Cumming to
Marietta, at the store of Ezzard, and Wills, 823rd Dist GM. The Ordinary of said County is asked
to grant said order. The citizens will cut said road out, without calling on District hands. Said road
is one mile and a half long, and will give the citizens a road to church, and to a merchant mill.
J. B. Newton, H. J. Raney, M. Dinsmore, James S. Baker
W. J. Thompson, J. P. Dinsmore, James Adams, M. Pritchett
Martin Phillips W. P. Prichard, J. Burgess, R. O. Garnett
W. T. Wills, J. C. Day, James Hood, J. H. Phillips
T. J. Wiggins, J. T. Day, J. P. Baker, R. E. Rogers
J. L. Mathews, M. Jamison, L. J. Pace, O. Martin
J. J. Phillips, James Pool, W. L. Pool, James Spence
L. L. Lummus, John Cochran, A. L. Beshears, J. R. Henderson
E. M. Collett, T. A. McCleskey, W. E. Henderson, Ruben Bell
W. H. Roper, W. J. Gardner
Filed in Office September 6, 1881
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Regular Term September 6th 1881- Upon the application of T. B. Newton, M. Dinsmore, and
others, showing that the establishment of a public road, commencing near the residence of W. J.
Thompson, and intersecting the road leading from Cumming to Marietta, at the store of Ezzard
and Wills, in the 823rd District GM will conduce to the convenience of the traveling public, and
the people of the neighborhood through which said road will pass, it is hereby ordered that W. J.
Thompson, J. E. Doss, and W. T. Wills be, and they are hereby appointed reviewers of said
contemplated road; and should said reviewers find such contemplated road of public utility, they
are hereby directed and required to mark out the same and make report thereof to this court under
their oaths. Given under my hand and seal of office.
To the Ordinary of said County, the undersigned appointed for the purpose of reviewing the road
petitioned for by T. B. Newton, M. Dinsmore and others, commencing at the residence of W. J.
Thompson and intersecting the road leading from Cumming to Marietta at the store of Ezzard and
Wills in the 823rd Dist GM have performed the duty assigned them; they find that the
contemplated road will be one of public utility, and we have
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performed the duty assigned them; they find that the contemplated road will be one of public
utility, and have laid out and marked the same conformably with law.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9th day of Sept 1881.
James Spence, JP
J. E. Doss
W. J. Thompson
W. T. Wills, Reviewers
Filed in office Sept 9th 1881
Nov Term 1881
Upon the report of the reviewers appointed to review a contemplated road, commencing at the
residence of W. J. Thompson in the 823rd Dist GM and intersecting with the road leading from
Cumming to Marietta at the store of Ezzard and Wills, said contemplated road will be one of
much public utility, and the same having been advertised at the door of the court house for 30
days requiring all persons interested to file their objections if any they had, and no objections
being filed to said road, it is therefore ordered that said road be and is hereby established as one of
the public roads in said county.
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August 29th 1881
We the undersigned petitioners respectfully ask your honor to grant an order to change the road
near Chicken's Creek on the road from Hammond's old place to Cumming, so we can pass a rock
on the west side and intersect the old road, the most level route, and the practical way.
J. B. Lewis, J. S. Baker, C. W. Jamison, J. L. Matthews
John B. McCollum, J. S. Smith, John Hood, John T. Cogburn
James Hood, Geo W. Perry, R. E. Rogers, D. K. Rider
Andrew Jamison, William Phillips
Filed in office August 30, 1881
August 30th 1881- Upon the application of J. B. Lewis, C. W. Jamison, and others, showing that
the changing of the public road near Chicken's Creek, on the road from Hammond's old place to
Cumming, so as to pass a certain on the west side and intersect the old road again at the most
practicable place, will conduce to the convenience of the traveling public, it is hereby ordered that
J. B. Lewis, James Hood, and John B. McCollum be and they are hereby appointed reviewers of
said contemplated change of road, and should said reviewers find a said contemplated change of
road of public utility
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they are hereby directed and required to mark out the same, and make report thereof to this court
under their oaths.
The undersigned appointed for the purpose of reviewing the change of road, petitioned for by J.
B. Lewis, C. W. Jamison, and others, so as to run around a certain rock near Chicken's Creek on
the road leading from Hammond's old store to Cumming have performed the duty assigned them,
they find that the contemplated change of road will be one of public utility, and we have
proceeded to mark out the same.
John B. McCollum
J. B. Lewis, Reviewers
Sworn to and subscribed before me
29th day of Sept 1881
Nov Term 1881- Upon the report of the reviewers appointed to review a contemplated change of
road in the road running from Hammond's old store to Cumming, so as to run around a certain
rock near Chicken's Creek, that said contemplated change of road will be one of much public
utility, and the same having
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been advertised at the door of the court house for 30 days requiring all persons interested to file
their objections, if any they had, and no objections being filed to said change of road.
Ordered that said road be changed so as to run where it is laid out by the reviewers.
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Petition for fence election
To the Honorable Court of Ordinary of said County
We the undersigned petitioners, freeholders of said County, would respectfully ask your
cooperation, as made and provided by law of said state, in holding an election for said County, at
some future time, pertaining to the fence law as made and provided, according to the laws of said
state. This 21st September 1881.
Richard L. Haynes, Wm. A. Teasley, George E. Rucker, Isaac Treadwell
Isham Teasley, W. P. Stephenson, John I. Teasley, H. I. Seale
E. V. McCollum, S. Y. Rainwater, D. B. Morris, C. Burton
W. H. Blackstock, R. R. Treadwell, J. J. Griffin, S. J. Alberson
Clinton Webb, N. J. Grimes, J. M. Howell, H. Smith
O. P. Skelton, A. S. Norman, D. R. Hook, J. M. Lott
Samuel H. Letson, W. N. Manning, Joel Webb, L. P. Brown
B. F. Martin, M. H. Trammell, Wesley Dodd, Moses Perkins
N. B. Bagwel,l J. B. Kimball, J. G. Bowen, C. A. Watkins
H. W. Strickland, P. Mayfield, W. J. Morris, W. S. Eison
D. R. Morris, Jackson Vaughn, John O. Morris, Wm. Smith
S. T. Kimball, H. B. Mikel, R. W. Smith, Robert Shaw
L. A. Burns, B. F. Roberts, M. J. Seale, S. N. Pool
J. J. Patterson, Floyd Cogburn, G. B. Thomasson, D. W. Devore, Sr.
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John Webb, G. F. Mayfield, G. G. Mayfield, W. W. Watkins
J. A. Wakins, T. J. Crisler, H. A. Raney, John Tinney
C. W. Jamison, W. D. Rucker, R. J. Rucker, J. Rucker
W. B. Maxwell, Tolliver Webb, W. W. Wells, W. H. Scott
J. M. Upshaw, G. W. Hansard, T. B. Newton, E. B. Moore
W. T. Upshaw, Joel Burgess, D. W. Devore, J. E. Devore
A. W. Devrill
Filed in office Oct. 3rd 1881
The above petition having been advertised for 20 days, the following counter petition was filed
Counter Petitioners
The petition of the undersigned citizens of said County of Milton showeth by their petition that
they are in favor of fence against no fence.
This Oct 14th 1881
N. W. H. Cook, James Ball, John G. Evans, C. T. Carpenter
J. L. Cook, Calvin Bentley, E. M. Norton, S. Steen
Gabriel L. Brown, Jonas E. Mosteller, J. R. Barrett, M. R. Adams
M. F. Goodwin, H. B. Brown, W. C. Chatham, G. W. Ranley
Isaac Cox, R. D. Turley, Isaac W. Cox, Jordan Morris
M. H. Adams, Wesley Quarles, J. W. Smith, H. S. Stanford
John King, Richard Wilson, J. J. King, M. D. Hood
W. C. King, Hank Smith, J. Mosteller, W. R. Cochran
G. P. Johnson, J. A. Voss, Alfred Webb, H. W. Coleman
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J. J. Carpenter, S. Crowley, Ambry Martin, Robert M. Dempsey
W. M. Ball, Robert Cobb, A. J. Ball, J. M. Johnson
J. H. Baker, J. W. Mansell, W. C. Dorris, W. J. Lackey
W. D. Chaffin, M. A. ChaffinJohn Chaffin, S. T. Oliver
R. L. Waters, Los McGinnis
Filed in office Oct 25th 1881
An election was ordered and held on the 5th day of Decr 1881. At which election the question of
fence or no fence was submitted with the following result.
Fence 514
No Fence 216
Majority for Fence
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Petition of Thomas B. Rogers.
Your petitioner prays that you move the line running between the old First District and Big Creek
District from the crossroad, near R. M. Autrey, to the ford of the branch near Rice B. Green, so as
to include all of lot of land No. 228, in said District, known as the Clark Thompson place, so as to
put all of said place in the First District GM. All of which your petitioners prayeth & C
This December 30th 1881
Thos B. Rogers, Petitioner
Filed in office December 3rd 1881.
Upon the above petition being filed A. P. Morris, J. N. Tribble, and J. L. Fisher were appointed
commissioners to review said proposed change of District lines and report to this court.
Report of commissioners to his Honor W. H. Nesbit, Ordinary of Milton County.
We the commissioners appointed by you to change the lines between the First and Big Creek
District, GM, of said County, having reviewed said line, recommended that the lines of said
Districts be so changed so as to put the whole of lot No. 228 in the First District and that the lines
between the District run with the surveyors line around said lot of land.
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all of which is respectfully submitted this December 5th 1881. December 6, 1881
The above report having been read and considered, Ordered that lot of land No. 228, in the First
District, be added to Big Creek Dist GM
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Insolvent List 1881
Court of Ordinary sitting for County
Upon examining the list of insolvent tax payers made out from fifas returned mulla Bona, errors in
digest and list of defaulters relieved, by L. Hagood, Tax Collector of said County, for the year
1881, and it appearing to the court that the same is correct and true it is therefore ordered that the
said J. L. Hagood , Tax Collector, as aforesaid, be and he is hereby allowed the following sums
as Insolvent list, errors &c on the state tax to wit:
Polls
Insolvent Poles $ 67
Errors in Digest Poles defaulters relieved Polls 2
Total polls $ 69
General Tax
Insolvent genl tax including Professions $ 1598 $1598
Errors in Digest Genl Tax including Professions
Defaulters Relieved Genl Tax including Professions
Total Insolvent List $ 84.98
And the further sum of nineteen dollars and twenty five cents ($19.25) is hereby allowed the said
J. L. Hagood, as insolvent list errors &c on the County tax for this year.
Given under my hand and official signature, this Decr 17th 1881
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Jan 1st 1882 - Ordered that a poor house be established in said County to begin from this date, and
that no money be paid to paupers who are not willing and do not become inmate of the poor
House.
Jan 2nd 1882 - Ordered that Isaac Strickland be and is hereby appointed commissioner of road for
the 1176thDist GM to fill the vacancy occasioned by the removal of James Spence beyond the
limits of the district
Jan 18th 1882 - Ordered that J. A. Miller be and is hereby appointed commissioner of roads for the
892nd Dist GM to fill the vacancy occasioned by the removal of A. T. Abbott beyond the limits of
the County.
March 30, 1882
B. F. Roberts, County Surveyor of said County having removed beyond the limits of said County,
Ordered that John B. Kimbell be and he is hereby appointed County surveyor of said County
Surveyor upon his giving bond and taking the usual oath of office.
May Term 1882
Ordered the the building of a new bridge across Big Creek at Haynes be let out to the lowest
bidder on the 1st Tuesday in June next to be build after the
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following specifications. Bridge to be 66 ft. long three spans, the 2 outside spans 25 ft. each, the
centre span 16 ft. 4 sleepers 8 x 12, 41 ft long, to span the two outside tiers, beginning at each
bank
All the spans to have five sleepers to the span 8 x 12. Said bridge to have four arches, one at each
bank of 25 ft., two in the centre 16 ft. apart. The mud seals at each bank, to be 25 ft long, not less
than 18 inches in diameter at the top. And to be put at least three feet in the ground,
4 uprights to each arch, 8x10, framed in the shape of an M, all the uprights to be dovetailed into
the main seals 8 inches deep, and a wedge driven in on the straight side of the upright. Uprights to
be dovetailed into the cap seals also. Cap seals to be 12 ft long, 12 x 12. Flooring 12 ft. long 1-1/2
inches thick, six inches wide, spiked to the outside sleepers, with 40d nails, 1 at each end.
Banisters to be made by placing blocks 8 inches square, 8 ft apart on the floor over the outside
sleepers and bannister rail 4 x 6 to rest on the above named blocks, to run the entire length of the
bridge on each side, rail and blocks, to be bolted to the sleepers every other block, and every
connection of rail. Bolts to be 3/4 of an inch in diameter. The long sleepers to be bolted to the cap
seals with 3 bolts each, 1 inch in diameter.
All of the timbers of the bridge to be heart or white oak or post oak with the exception of the long
sleepers, which may be of popular, if preferred. Said bridge to be a level bridge, from bank to
bank, with the floor on the lower side, 3 inches higher than the upper side. The top of the floor to
be 4 ft above the ground on the north bank. Timbers to be well hewed or sawed.
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Feby Term 1882
Ordered that the following named persons be and are hereby processioners of land for said County
1176th Dist - Albert M. Bell, John E. Maxwell, and M. H. Trammell
1227th Dist - Albert Ellis, Jackson Morton and John M. Webb
1175th Dist - John D. Gentry, J. J. Dempsey, and David R. Hembreee
823rd Dist - Wm. C. Anderson, David H. Cobb, and John A. Walker
842nd Dist - H. J. Boles, James M. Taylor, and H. S. Graham
1226th Dist - John T. Austin, G. W. Beavers, and A. J. Copeland
892 Dist - Matthew R. Adams, James W. Broadwell, and Wm. Hackett
1172nd Dist - Wm. S. Eison, Harrison M. Gunter, and Wm. E. Hardman
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Feby Term 1882
Ordered that Lewis Morton, be and he is hereby appointed one of the commissioners of roads, in
and for the 1227th Dist GM of said County, to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of
James Shirley.
Petition to abolish the public near the residence of John Butler
The petition of the undersigned showeth that a certain road beginning at John Butler's and running
by way of David Buice's, and interesting with the Jones Ferry Road near the residence of John D.
Lowery is not of public utility to the immediate or adjacent neighborhood, nor to the traveling
public, said road is over very rough ground, and is incapable of becoming a good road. Wherefore
your petitioners pray your Honor to pass an order to discontinue said road.
This Dec 24th 1881.
D. S. Eison, Sim Lawson, C. C. Keener, Wm. Lawson
F. A. Lowery, J. H. Jones, S. C. Adams, Richard Adams
J. M. Buice, R. B. Hayes, C. W. Tribble, Sam Hamby
Wm. Cobb, W. F. Dodgen, J. H. Hopkins, A. H. Lowery
J. R. Elder, R. J. Lowery, R. N. Alexander, John D. Lowery
B. C. Cobb, Abner Buice, J. Cobb, James Campbell
P. C. Cobb, W. G. Scott, C. C. Webb, E. W. Beck
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W. H. Riley, W. Elder, W. F. Norton, J. C. Perry
H. M. Cullens, W. F. Jackson, P. Conner, D. Buice
E. L. Darnell, L. B. Norton, W. G. Eison, L. D. Jones
Filed in office Jan 26th 1882
Jan 28th 1882
Ordered that notice of the within petition be advertised at the door of the court house for 30 days.
March Term 1882
The within petition being before me for action, and notice of the application to abolish said road
having been advertised for 30 days, at the door of the court house, and no objection being filed to
the same, Ordered that the prayer of petitioners be granted, and Ordered by the court, that the road
named in the within petition be abolished as a public road.
June Term 1882
Ordered that the contract for building a new bridge across Big Creek, be awarded to G. S.
Sargent, he being the lowest bidder ($10900)
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August 15th 1882
Ordered that John B. Kimbell be authorized to cut a ditch across the public road near Haynes
Bridge provided he builds a good bridge across said ditch.
The grand jury having recommended the appointment of a committee of five be appointed to
confer with the ordinary in regard to the extension of Haynes Bridge, Ordered that John P. Webb,
R. M. Shirley, H. B. Mikel, R. L. Haynes and S. E. Dodd be appointed as said committee
Sept 3rd 1882
Sept 7th 1882
S. E. Dodd, one of the committee appointed to confer with the Ordinary in regard to the extension
of Haynes Bridge, refusing to serve Ordered that J. M. Dodds be appointed one of said
committee, in lieu of S. E. Dobb.
Sept 7th 1882 - Part of the bridge committee not being present, Ordered the committee meet again
on the 11thinst at Haynes Bridge.
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Sept 11, 1882
Ordered that the bridge across Big Creek, at Haynes Bridge, now under contract be built 290 feet
long, the contractor G. S. Sargent having agreed to extend the same at $10.65 per foot this being
the amount he was to receive for the short bridge.
Sept 12th 1882
Ordered that the contract for building an abutment to Haynes Bridge be advertised and let out to
the lowest bidder on the 1st Tuesday in October next.
Sept 12th 1882
Ordered that the contract for repairing the bridge across Little River known as Walker's Bridge be
awarded to Guilford Landrum for the sum of eleven dollars.
Sept 12 1882 - Ordered that the contract for putting up the vault door in CH be let out to the
lowest bidder on the 1st Tuesday in October next.
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Sept 13th 1882
Application having been made for assistance from the County to build a bridge across Big Creek
at Grimes Bridge Ordered that no money be paid out of the county funds for such purpose.
Sept 14th 1882
Ordered that James W. Rainwater be and is hereby appointed Superintendent of the poor house at
a salary of eighteen dollars per month. Salary to begun when moves to the pauper farm.
Sept 15th 1882
Ordered that the buildings be built on the woodland belonging to the pauper farm 36 x 16 ft each
Sept 15th 1882 - Ordered that Watkins and Treadwell be awarded the contract for sawing the
buildings on the pauper farm.
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March 13th 1882
Z. Whitten and Son, paupers of said County, having agreed that they will leave the state provided
they are furnished with the means to go, Ordered that they be paid $35.00 for said purpose.
March 14th 1882
Ordered that Mrs. Lois Wallace and her daughter, Hannah Wallace be admitted to the poor house.
March 15th 1882
The vault door in the CH not being being fireproof, Ordered that the hall safe and lock Co be
awarded the contract for furnishing a fireproof door to the CH vault for the sum of $175.00
March 15th 1882
Ordered that J. M. Dodds be awarded the contract for plowing the CH lot and sewing it in grass
and clover seed for the sum of $1.75
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March 15th 1882
Ordered that Mrs. Johnson and her son John Johnson be admitted to the poor house.
June 12th 1882
Ordered that Mrs. ______Conner, Susan Conner and Laura Conner be admitted to the poor house.
July 1st 1882
Susan Conner and Laura Conner having run away from the poor house, and having returned and
applied for readmission, Ordered that they be readmitted to the poor house.
July 3rd 1882 - Ordered that Mrs. Key be admitted to the poor house.
July 3rd 1882 - The inmates of the poor house needing some medical attention, Ordered that Dr.
Vincent be employed to wait on them.
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March 20th 1882
Hannah Wallace, an inmate of the poor house needing medical attention, Ordered that Dr. J. M.
Howell be employed to wait on her.
April 2nd 1882 - Ordered that a milk cow be purchased for the poor house and be paid for out of
the county funds.
August 5th, 1882 - Ordered that W. S. Paris be awarded the contract for cleaning out the public
well for the sum of $1.75.
August 11th 1882 - Ordered that B. F. Simpson atty at law, be employed to defend the County in
the case of R. L. Rogers vs Milton County, and action in Justices Court to recover the price of
$632 for 16 Justices Court dockets
August 12th 1882
Ordered that the County furnish overseers of the public road powder and fuse to blast rocks on
application for same also picks
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March 11th 1882
Ordered that Marshall Buice of Nashville Tenn. be awarded the contract for furnishing the records
needed in office of the Ordinary and Clerk of the Supr Court.
April 20, 1882
It having been ordered that a milk cow be purchased for the poor house and R. S. Manning having
offered one for $25, Ordered that the purchase be made from him.
September 16th 1882 - The foregoing 16 orders not having entered according to date, having been
overlooked have now been entered nuic pro turc
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Sept 16th 1882
Ordered that the tax collector of Milton County, assess and collect on the property returned for
taxes, for the year 1882 in said County, the following amounts on each $100 worth of property or
fractional part thereof, viz,
For Bridges 20 cents
" juries 13 cents
" Public buildings 03 cents
" Jail 04 cents
" Paupers 05 cents
" Incidental Expenses 05 cents
Sept 16th 1882
Ordered that the county furnish the nails for nail on the floor of the bridge at Lotts Mill.
Having been appointed a processioner of land in and for the 1227th District GM I hereby tender
my resignation on account of the press of business in other directions. Sept 25th 1882
J. M. Webb
Sept 25th 1882
Ordered that the above resignation of J. M. Webb, processioner of land in and for the 1227thDist
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be accepted
Sept 25th 1882
Ordered that R. E. Webb be and is hereby appointed one of the processioners of land in and for
the 1227th Dist GM to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of John M. Webb.
Estray Hog
Tolled before me on the 18th day of September 1882, by N. B. Bagwell, of the 1176th Dist GM of
said County, an estray hog of the description barrel hog, color deep black, except the left hind leg
which is white from the front to the hock a swallow fork in the left ear 12 or 14 months, will
weight gross 90 or 100 lbs, and tail cut off, to about 2 inches long, appraised by W. J. Morris and
W. Estes, freeholders to be worth three dollars and who said that it is worth 8 cents per day to
feed 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 to the highest bidder, on the premises of the
taker up, on the 28th day of Sept 1882. This Sept 18th 1882
The above hog sold on 28th Sept 1882 for $2.80 and after paying $2.10 cost & expenses, the
balance 70 cents was turned over to G. M. Hook Co School Comer
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Oct 2 1882
John N. Swift and Company having applied for license to peddle clocks in Milton County,
Ordered that license issue to them for said purpose, upon their paying a fee of ten dollars.
Oct 2nd 1882
Ordered that J. H. Bobo be awarded the contract for putting up two buildings on the pauper farm
for the sum of sixty dollars.
Oct 3rd 1882
J. B. Kimbell being the lowest bidder for building the abutment to Haynes Bridge, Ordered that
the contract be awarded him for the sum of $219.75
Oct 3rd 1882
Ordered that the specifications of the houses to be built on the pauper farm be entered on the
minutes of the Court
Oct 3rd 1882
Ordered that the specifications for the abutment for Haynes Bridge be entered on the minutes of
the Court.
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Specifications of the abutment to Haynes Bridge
A rock pillar 14 ft in length, 4 ft thick at the bottom and 3 ft at the top about 6 ½ ft high. Also 2 2
walls to extend from the pillar 120 ft. with a gradual assent from the pillar to the end of the
abutment. Said walls to be 18 inches thick, all to be built of rock of good size and done in a
workmanlike manner. The space between the walls to be filled with earth, well packed to be
completed by the 1st of December 1, 1882
October 3rd 1882
Specifications of Pauper House
Two houses, 16 x 36, to be built rough, the one next to the road to be built after the following
style. To have 2 rooms, with partition between, the front room to be 20 ft, the other 16 ft. House
to be weatherboarded. To have six windows and five doors. The floor to be jacked off balance all
rough.
2nd House
To be 16 x 36, to be boxed instead of weatherboarded. To have three doors, two outside and one
in partition. To have four windows. Door shutters of both houses to be included in this contract.
Windows sash, nails, hinges and locks to be furnished by the ordinary. Houses to be covered with
boards. Work all to be done in good style and workmanlike manner, and the houses completed in
every particular, except the chimneys pillar and steps.
I agree to build the 2 houses in
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accordance with the above specifications, in good style and workmanlike manner, and have the
same completed by the first day of December, 1882, for the sum of sixty dollars ($60.00) October
2 1882 J. H. Bobo
Oct 2 1882 - Ordered that the contract for putting the vault door in place in the vault be let out to
the lowest bidder.
Oct 3rd 1882 - Ordered that the lumber to build a crib and stable at the Poor House be purchased
of Watkins and Treadwell.
Oct 10th 1882
Ordered that S. H. Letson be awarded the contract of furnishing the brick to build chimneys for
the Poor House building.
Oct 11th 1882
Ordered that J. M. Dodds be employed to haul the brick to build chimneys for the Poor House.
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Oct 11th 1882
Ordered that F. Mayfield be authorized furnish 6000 boards for Poor House Buildings.
Oct 12th 1882 - Ordered that Pinckney Mayfield be authorized to furnish 4000 boards for the Poor
House buildings.
Oct 31st 1882
W. S. Paris, Jailor, having lost an order on the Treasurer, for the sum of $38.80, dated Sept
21st1882, Ordered that a duplicate order be granted, in lieu of the original.
Nov 16th 1882 - Ordered that 100 bushels of cotton seed be purchased of Mers Lott, for the use of
the Pauper Farmer.
Nov 20th 1882 - Ordered that 100 bushels of cotton seed be purchased of T. J. Baker to be used
on the Pauper Farm.
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Dec 1st 1882
Ordered that J. W. Rainwater be employed to haul the cotton seed belonging to the County, from
Lotts Mills to the Pauper Farm, @ $1.50 per day.
Dec 4th 1882
Ordered that 6 bushels of wheat be purchased of Clinton Webb at 1.25 per bu, for seed wheat for
the Poor House Farmer.
Dec 4th 1882
Ordered that J. W. Rainwater be employed to go to the residence of Clinton Webb after the seed
wheat purchased of him for the Poor House Farmer.
Ordered that ten thousand shingles be purchased of J. *. Tally to cover the buildings at the Poor
House. Dec 14th 1882.
Dec 14th 1882
Ordered that G. C. Jones be employed to haul a brace of shingles for the Poor House buildings.
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Dec 14th 1882
Ordered that Brantly Martin be employed to haul a load of shingles for the Poor House buildings.
Dec 14th 1882 - Ordered that 1 keg of 4* nails be purchased of Watkins Mayfield and Co, to be
used at Poor House.
Dec 15th 1882
Ordered that G. C. Jones be employed to haul a load of shingles for the Poor House buildings.
Dec 23rd 1882 - Ordered that 40 bushels of cotton seed be purchased of Dan Kelly, at 12 ½ cts
per bushel for the Poor House Farm.
Dec 23rd 1882 - Ordered that 16 bushels of cotton seed be purchased of John Grimes to be used at
the Pauper Farm.
Dec 26th 1882 - Ordered that 40 bushels of cotton seed be purchased of B. A.
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Adams to be used at the Pauper Farm.
Jan 12th 1883
John Cochran having been elected constable for the 823rd Dist G M, and given bond and security,
Ordered that he be recognized as constable in and for said district.
Jan 12th 1883
Willis D. Lane having been elected constable for the 1176th Dist G M, and given bond taken the
oath of office, Ordered that he be recognized as constable in and for same district.
Jan 13th 1883
L. A. Burns having been elected constable for the 1227th Dist G M of said county, and having
given bond, and taken the oath of office, Ordered that said L. A. Burns be and is hereby
recognized as constable in and for said district.
Jan 15th 1883
Joseph Fields having been elected constable for the 842nd Dist G M said county, and having given
bond and security and taken the oath of office Ordered that
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said Joseph Fields be and is hereby recognized as constable in and for said district
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Jan 8th 1883
It is appearing by the return of the superintendents of an election held on the 6th day of Jan 1883
for constable in and for the 1175th Dist G M of said county, that R. E. Glover was duly elected to
said office, and has given bond and security and taken the oath of office, agreeably to law,
Ordered that said R. E. Glover, be and is hereby recognized constable in and for said district and
county.
Jan 8th 1883
It is appearing by the return of superintendent of an election held on the 6th day of Jan 1882 for
constable in and for the 823rd dist G M of said county that W. Y. Wood was duly elected to said
office and has given bond and security, and taken the oath of office agreeably to law, Ordered that
said W. Y. Wood be and is hereby recognized as constable in and for said district and county.
Jan 11th 1883
Pinckney Mayfield having been elected constable for the 1176th district G M and having given
bond and taken the oath of office, Ordered that he be recognized as constable in and
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in and for said district and county.
Jan 11th 1883
Ordered that Loner and Jett be employed to furnish lumber to build the barn at the Poor House.
Jan 11th 1883
Ordered that bids be received and that medical services for the inmates of the poor house be let
out to the lowest bidder.
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Estray Hog
Tolled before me on the 30th day of Oct 1882 by Jeremiah Lamberth, of the 1172nd dist G M, an
estray hog of the following description. Open Sow marked, sandy color with white list and some
black spots on the hams, about 10 months old appeared to be worth 4 dollars, no claimant
appearing, the above hog was sold on the 8th day of Nov 1882 and after paying debts the
remainder of the proceeds of said sale paid to the county school commissioners
Estray Cow
Tolled before me on the 24th day of Nov 1882 by Linford Summit an estray cow, of the following
description has a calf 2 weeks old white and brindle color, no ear marks, about 15 years old, very
poor, appraised to be worth $10 The above cow sold to the highest bidder on the 4th day of Dec
1882, and after paying costs the Bal paid to ordinary to hold for claimant, Mrs Foster having
claimed after the sale.
Estray Cow
Tolled before me on the 12th day of Dec 1882 by John King and estray of the following
description about 4 years old, color red and white, muly headed, unmarked, appraised to be worth
$15. The above cow sold by the sheriff on the 22nd day of Dec 1882 and after paying costs the
balance turned over to
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G. M. Hook county school commissioner.
Estray Yearling
Tolled before me by John Lewis of the 1176th Dist G M of said county, on the 30th day of Dec
1882. An estray cow of the following description steer about 2 years old color black. and white,
feet and legs and white in forehead. Appraised to be worth $4.00) crop and slit in right ear and
underbit in left ear. The above yearling was sold on the 8th day of Jan 1883 and brought just
enough to pay cost and expenses.
Jan 18th 1883
Clinton Webb, sheriff of said county, having arrested one Texas Webb, in the county of Gwinnett,
and lodged in the Milton County jail, Ordered that said Clinton Webb be allowed two dollars and
fifty cents for said service.
Jan 18th 1883
Miss Emma Treadwell having made 2 dresses and some other articles for Mrs. Conner, an inmate
of the Poor House, Ordered that an order be drawn on the Treasurer on her behalf for the sum of
one dollar.
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Jan 18th 1883
Haring struck rock in the well at the Poor House, Ordered Mitchell be employed to blast the same
@$1.25 per day.
Jan 18th 1883
L. P. Brown having been appointed by the grand jury at the August term 1882 of Milton Superior
Court to superintend the dividing of the rents of the Pauper Farmer, at figures $1.50 per day, and
the said L. P. Brown done, and having been 4 days in so doing, Ordered that an order issue in his
behalf for the sum of six dollars.
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Insolvent List for 1882
Court of Ordinary sitting for County purposes Dec 16th 1882
Upon examination of the list of insolvent taxpayers made out from fifas returned nulla bona. Eison
in digest, a list of defaulters relieved, submitted by J. L. Haygood, Tax collector of said county
for the year 1882, and it appearing to the court that the same is correct and true, it is therefore
ordered that the said J. L. Haygood, Tax Collector as aforesaid, be and is hereby allowed the
following sums, as insolvent list, errors, &c on the state tax, to wit
Polls
Insolvent polls $61.00
Errors in Digest polls 4.00 = $65.00
General Tax
Insolvent general tax including professions $16.28
Total General Tax $81.28
And also the further sum of $27.15 be and is hereby allowed the said J. L.Haygood as insolvent
list, errors &c on the County Tax for said year,
Given under my hand and official signature this Dec 16th 1882
(252)
Jan 1st, 1883
Ordered that the following named persons be and are hereby appointed commissioners of roads
from the year 1883-4
Alpharetta List J. L. Mayfield, Isaac Strickland, and A. C. Maxwell
Big Creek- Matthew Garrett, Wm Buice, and Fletcher Jackson
Crossville - T. J. Baker, Robert Henry, and Isaac Berry
Double Branch - Francis Jones, C. H. Maddox, and John Walker
First - R. A. Rogers, J. H. Summerour, and J. A. Milller
Grogans - E. J. Copeland, J. T. Austin, and J. J. Carpenter
Little River - J. N. Dorris, W. M. Hackett, and W. C. Chatham
Newtown - J. T. Cobb, H. B. Mikel, and J. P. Webb
Jan 19th 1883
Joshua B. Parker, having been elected Sheriff of said County, and given bond and security as
required by and also taken the oath of office handed him as sheriff of said county.
(253)
Jan 19th 1883
Clinton Webb having been appointed deputy sheriff by J. B. Parker, of said county, and he having
given bond and taken the oath of office, Ordered that he be recognized as deputy sheriff of said
county.
Jan 22nd 1883
James S. Baker having been elected Coroner of said County and given bond and security, and
taken the oath of office, Ordered that his commission be handed him.
Jan 22nd 1883
John B. Kimbell having been elected county surveyor of said county, having given bond and taken
the oath of office, Ordered that his commission be handed him, and that he be recognized as
surveyor of said county from this date.
(254)
Jan 23rd 1883
John H Summerour and Wm Summerour, having applied for leave to put gates on public road
across road on both sides of Johns Creek on the Alabama Road, Ordered that said application be
granted on condition that put up automatic gates and keep them in good repair
Jan 23rd 1883
John H. Summerour, having declined to serve as a commissioner of roads in the 842nd District G
M, Ordered that Berry Autrey be appointed in his place.
Jan 23rd 1883
Having learned that J. H. Miller, (who has been appointed one of the commissioners of road for
the 842nd District G M) contemplates removing beyond the limits of the county, Ordered that
Berry Autrey be appointed a road Commissioner in place of the said J. H. Miller.
Jan 24th 1883
Isaac Strickland, having been appointed one of the Commissioners of Road for the 1176th Dist of
said County, and he refusing to serve, Ordered that Henry Strickland be, and is hereby appointed
in lieu of said Isaac Strickland
(255)
Jan 25th 1883
Ordered that Rucker and Mathis be employed to make tables and shelving in th Court House vault
in which to put the County records
Jan 25th 1883
J. L. Mayfield having been reappointed on of the Commissioners of Road for the 1176th District G
M of said County, and having refused to serve, Ordered that S. N. Pool be and is hereby
appointed in lieu of said J. L. Mayfield.
Jan26th 1883
Ordered that Treadwell and Watkins be employed to dress the flooring for the Poor
House on their planing machine.
Jan 26th 1883
Ordered that J. W. Henderson be authorized to furnish the window sash for the Poor House
buildings.
Nov 20th 1882
Ordered that Guano be purchased of C. H. Dunwoody at Roswell to fertilize the lawn sown in
wheat at the Pauper Farm
(256)
Jan 26, 1883
J. K. C. Shirley having been elected receiver of tax returns of said County, and having given bond
and taken the oath of office, Ordered that his commission be handed and that he be recognized as
receiver of tax returns for said County.
Jan 27th 1883
James Spence having been elected treasurer of said County, and having given bond and taken the
oath of office as required by law, Ordered that his commission be handed him, and that he be
recognized as county Treasurer of said County.
Jan 28th 1883
Having ordered 6 pr of blankets for the jail from T. D. Adams at Roswell, and he having sent
inferior blankets, at a high price, Ordered that they be returned to him.
Jan 30th 1883 - Marshall & Buice of Nashville Tenn. having furnished dockets and record books
of ordinary's and clerk's office, Ordered that an order be issued to the Treasurer in their favor for
the sum of $155.35.
(257)
Jan 30, 1883
O. M. James having paid 50 cents for some finishing nails at Roswell Store, out of his own
money, Ordered that an order be drawn on the Treasurer for 50 cents.
Jan 31st 1883
Dicey Teasley having washed for the paupers, Ordered that an order be drawn on the Treasurer in
her favor for 25 cents.
Jan 31st 1883
Clinton Webb, Deputy Sheriff having attended the Court of Ordinary this day in the trial of the
case of Arminda Strickland vs Solomon Strickland, an action of habeas corpus, Ordered that an
order be drawn on the Treasurer for the sum of two dollars for said service.
Jan 31st 1883 - Ordered that a mule be purchased with which to cultivate the pauper farm.
Jan 31st 1883
Z. T. Ramsey, having been elected Tax Collector for said County, and having tendered his bond
for approval, ordered that the bond be strengthened before being approved.
(258)
Jan 31st 1883
H. I. Seale having been clerk of the Superior Court of said County, and having given bond and
taken the oath of office as required by law, Ordered that his commission be handed to him, and
that he be recognized as clerk of Superior Court of said County.
Jan 30th
Loner and Jett having furnished some lumber for the poor house, Ordered that an order issue to
the Treasurer, for the sum of $6.90.
Feby 2, 1883
Loner and Jett having furnished more lumber for the poor house, Ordered that and order issue to
the Treasurer in their favor for the sum of $2.15.
Feby 2nd 1883
Having purchased 1 pig from W. W. Watkins for the poor house, Ordered that an order issue to
the Treasurer for the sum of one dollar to pay for the same.
(259)
Feby 2, 1883
Having contracted with J. L. Morris to carry in the wood for the use of the Superior Court, and he
having performed said contract, Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer for the sum of 25
cents, to pay for the same.
Feby 2nd 1883
Howell and Teasley having presented an account for $8.27 ½ for necessaries furnished for the use
of the paupers of said County Ordered that an order issue on the Treasurer for said account.
Feb 2nd 1883
Dr. J. M. Howell having presented an account for the sum of three 25/100 dollars for medical
services rendered the paupers of said County, Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer for said
sum, in favor of J. M. Howell.
Feby 2nd 1883
Ordered that Watkins & Rucker be employed to make 24 washers for the bolts on the Haynes
Bridge and deliver them to G. S. Sargent, contractor for said bridge.
(260)
Feby 3rd 1883
Loner and Jett having furnished more lumber for the poor house, Ordered that an order issue to
the County Treasurer, in their favor for the sum of five and 20./100 dollars, to pay for the same.
Feby 3rd 1883
R. L. Haynes, having appointed one of the commissioners of roads for the 1176th Dist GM of said
County, and he having returned said commission, he being over 50 years of age, Ordered that
another commissioner be appointed to fill said vacancy.
Feby 3rd 1883
Zack T. Ramsey having been elected Tax Collector for said County and having given bond and
taken the oath of office, Ordered that his commission be handed him, and that he be recognized as
Tax Collector of said County.
Feby 5th 1883
Ordered that an order be issued on the Treasurer in favor of J. W. Rainwater, Supt of the poor
house, for the sum of twenty dollars, for one month pay, as supt.
(261)
Feb 5th, 1883
W. G. Scott, having been elected Constable in and for the 1177th Dist GM of said County, and
having given bond and taken the oath of office as required by law, Ordered that he be
commissioned, and he is hereby recognized as Constable of said District.
Feby 5, 1883
John H. H. Campbell having been elected Constable in and for the 1172nd Dist GM of said
County, and having given bond and taken the oath of office, as required by law, Ordered that he
be commissioned and he is hereby recognized as Constable of said District.
Feby 5th 1883
J. L. Cox, having been appointed Constable in and for the 892nd Dist GM of said County and
having given bond and take the oath of office, as required by law, Ordered that his commission
issue to him that he be recognized as Constable in and for said County.
(262)
Feby 5th 1883
Loner & Jett having furnished more lumber for the poor house, Ordered that an order issue to the
Treasurer in their favor for the sum of five dollars.
Feb 5th 1883
Ordered that A. C. Maxwell be and is hereby appointed one of the road commissioners of the
1176th Dist of said County, in place of R. L. Haynes, who is over age and refuses to serve.
Feby 5th, 1883
C. H. Maddox having been appointed one of the commissioners of roads in and for Double
Branch Dist GM, and he having refused to serve, Ordered that A. J. Douglass be and is hereby
appointed in place of said C. H. Maddox.
Feby 6th 1883
J. T. Talley having furnished 1500 shingles to finish covering the poor houses Ordered that an
order issue on the Treasurer in his favor for the sum of $5.25.
(263)
Feby 6th 1883 - C. T. Letson having presented a subpoena, as a witness for the State in the case of
the State versus J. M. Howell, the amt due being five dollars, Ordered that the Treasurer be
instructed to pay the same.
Feby 8th 1883
J. B. Parker, Sheriff of said County, having presented an account for twelve dollars and fifty
cents, for carrying prisoners before the Superior Court at the February Term 1883, Ordered that
and order issue on the Treasurer in his favor for said sum.
Feby 8th, 1883
J. B. Parker, Sheriff of said County having waited on the superior court four days at the Feby
Term 1883 of said Court, and the law allowing him five dollars per day for said service, Ordered
that an order issue on the Treasurer for the sum of twenty dollars to pay for said service.
Feby 10th 1883
W. N. Manning having presented an account for nine and 25/100 dollars for work at the poor
house, Ordered that an order issue on the Treasurer for the above amount in his favor.
(264)
Feby 10th 1883
W. S. Paris, Jailor of Milton County, having presented an account of $46.70 for jail fees and the
same appearing to be correct, Ordered that an order issue on the Treasurer in his favor for said
sum of $46.70.
Feby 12th 1883
Having purchased 100 bushels of cotton seed at J. M. Lotts sale, for the pauper farm at 11 ½ cts
per bushel and the cotton seed having been hauled to the poor house, Ordered that an order issue
to the Treasurer, in favor of Mrs. M. J. Lott, for the sum of eleven dollars and fifty cents.
Feby 13th 1883
Bill Davis having worked in the well at the poor house one and a half days @ $1.25 per day, and
having finished the well, Ordered that an order issue in his favor for the sum of one dollar and
eighty five cents.
Feby 15th 1883
M. H. Trammell having been employed to repair the floor of the State Bridge and he having
completed the same and presented an account for one dollar for said repairs, Ordered that an order
issue to the Treasurer in his favor for the sum of one dollar.
(265)
Feby 15th 1883
Whereas, application has been made to the court of Ordinary of said County, for an order
establishing a new road in the 823rd District GM of said County, beginning near the residence of J.
J. Garrett, running due west, and intersecting with the Frogtown Road, which order was granted,
and the commissioners of roads of said District were ordered to have said road opened, but from
some cause said road has not been opened.
And whereas, application has been made to the Court of Ordinary of said County to have said
road abolished, therefore, the commissioners of said roads of said District are hereby required to
postpone of said road until the trial of said case in the Court of Ordinary, which trial will be held
on the 16th day of March 1883.
Feby 15th 1883
Ordered that a copy of the above order be served on the commissioners of roads of the 823rdDist
GM of said County.
(266)
Your petitioners respectfully ask you to take into consideration the road that was ordered by your
Court, commencing at or near John Ramsey's, running due west, and intersecting the Roswell and
Frogtown Road, at or near Mark Rudisills, and said order should be countermanded because said
road runs parallel with the Canton and Cumming Road, and within one mile of said road. Said
road is a mail route from Canton to Cumming and requires hands to keep up said road and it is in
400 yards of the County line, and not hands enough to keep up said road. Said road is not of
public utility to the County, because one public road runs through that section of County, and
there is good and sufficient settlement roads all through and along where said road runs, and
because neighbors along the line proposed to cut out said road, without calling on the District, and
because the commissioners have overseers to bring in their hands and cut out said road without
orders from your court, and because at the Forsyth and Milton line where said road commences
has no public road to intersect with.
Your petitioners will ever pray &c.
Thomas E. Wright, T. M. Dinsmore, D. L. Dinsmore, T. B. Newton, T. A. McCleskey
John Cochran, H. B. Gillespie, S. W. Peek, W. F. Ramsey, Willoughby Bearden
C. L. Dinsmore, J. B. Coker, T. B. Newton, J. P. Tucker, W. L. Peek, C. H. Maddox
(267)
A. B. Vaughn, W. M. Rudisill, Adair, Will Poss, J. L. Day, James Rhodes, W. J. Day
Henry Kon, M. Dinsmore, Marice Maoin, M. G. Thompson, J. W. Johnston, W. J. Thompson
B. D. Yancey, J. A. Wood, J. D. Johnston, B. C. Wood, I. L. Bates, J. H. Phillips, overseer
W. C. Bearden, T. F. Collins,. James Lewis, A. Carnes, John Lewis, J. A. Williamson
R. M. Ballew, H. H. Land, W. R. Waters, L. M. Chamblee, A. L. Pearson
S. N. Dinsmore, B. A. Martin, H. T. Rogers, J. C. Day, J. M. Weatherford
Filed in office Feby 15, 1883
Feby 15th 1883 - Ordered that notice of the above application be published at the courthouse door
for 30 days calling upon all persons to show cause by the 16th day of March 1883, why said road
should not be abolished.
March 16th 1883
After hearing the evidence and argument of counsel on the within petition, Ordered that said
application to abolish road be overruled.
(268)
Feby 20th 1883
Loner and Jett having furnished more lumber for the barn at the Poor House, Ordered that an
order issue to the Treasurer in their favor for the sum of nine 42 ½ /100 dollars.
Feby 21st 1883
Having contracted with M. H. Trammell for 11 trees to put in the court house yard, at 25 cents
each, and having furnished them, Ordered that an order issue on the Treasurer for the sum of two
dollars and seventy five cents, in his favor.
Feby 24th 1883
Having purchased 16 bushels of cottonseed from W. H. McDaniel at 12 ½ cts per bushel
for the pauper farm, Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer for the sum of two dollars in his
favor.
Feby 24th 1883
Isaac Treadwell having presented a bill of ten dollars and twenty seven cents for lumber furnished
for the Poor House, Ordered that an order issue on the Treasurer in his favor for $10.27.
(269)
Feby 24th 1883
Having employed Jerry Martin to plow in oats and scatter cottonseed on the Pauper Farm and
same being done, Ordered that an order issue on the Treasurer for the sum of nine 75/100 dollars
in favor of Jerry Martin.
Feby 24th 1883
Bill Martin having been employed to plow in oats on the Pauper Farm and the same being done,
Ordered that an issue to the Treasurer in favor for the sum of five and 75/100 dollars.
Feb 26th 1883
Loner and Jett having furnished more lumber for the barn at the Poor House, Ordered that an
order issue on the Treasurer in their favor for the sum of fourteen 71 ½ /100 dollars.
(270)
March 5th 1883
O. M. James having completed the two dwellings at the Poor House that he contracted to build,
and applied for pay for the same, Ordered that an order issue on the Treasurer in his favor for the
sum of fifty dollars.
March 5th 1883
O. M. James having been employed to haul the nails, lime, sash, and part of the lumber with
which the Poor House is built, and having been employed to do some extra work at the Poor
House, Ordered that an order issue on the Treasurer for the sum of nineteen 85/100 dollars, in his
favor, in full settlement of the same.
March 6th 1883
John B. Kimbell, County Surveyor of said County, having been employed to survey the Poor
House lands and mark the lines of the same, Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in his
favor for the sum of five dollars, in full settlement of his fees for said work.
(271)
March 6th 1883
Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in favor of J. W. Rainwater, Superintendent of the
Poor House for the sum of twenty dollars, to pay his wages for the month of February 1883.
March 6th 1883
W. N. Manning having been employed to assist in building the barn at the Poor House, and also
having done some hauling for the County and the County being due him nineteen dollars for said
work, Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer for sum of nineteen dollars in settlement of
same.
March 6th 1883
Having purchased a mule of C. K. Crim for the Pauper Farm, for the sum of one hundred and
ninety dollars, Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in his favor for the sum of one hundred
and ninety dollars.
March 7th 1883
Raymond Manning having cleaned out the well at the Poor House, Ordered that an order issue to
the Treasurer in his favor for the sum of one dollar in full settlement for the same.
(272)
March 8th 1883
Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer one 25/100 in part payment for lumber furnished for
the Poor House barn, by Loner and Jett .
March 8th, 1883
Watkins & Son having presented an account for material, nails, locks &c and provisions for the
Poor House, Ordered that an order issue on the Treasurer in their favor for the sum of twelve and
42/100 dollars.
March Term 1883
The sheriff nor deputy sheriff being present to wait on the Court, Ordered that P. C. Mayfield,
Constable, of the 1176th Dist be deputized to wait on the Court.
March 8th 1883
Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer for the sum of two dollars in favor of P. Mayfield, for
going to Atlanta and bringing a mule brought for the Pauper Farm.
(273)
March 8th 1883
P. Mayfield having been deputized to wait on the Court of Ordinary at the March Term 1883,
Ordered that an order issue on the Treasurer in his favor for the sum of two dollars in full
settlement for the service.
March 12th 1883
Having purchased of J. W. Rainwater, one set of harness, two bridles, one mattock, 6 plows, 2
hoes, 500 bundles of fodder &C for the use of the Pauper Farm, amounting to the sum of $34.60
dollars, Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in his favor for $34.60 to pay for the same.
March 14th 1883
G. C. Jones having worked 3/4 of a day on the Poor House barn, Ordered that an order issue to
the Treasurer in his favor for the sum of 75 cents in full settlement of the same.
March 14, 1883
Clinton Webb, Sheriff of said County having tacked down the carpets and swept out the Court
House and put it in order for Court at the Feby Term Ordered that an order issue in his favor on
the Treasurer for the sum of one 50/100 to pay for same.
(274)
March 16th 1883
George Dodd having been arrested by the sheriff of Gwinnett County and lodged in Lawrenceville
jail, under warrants from Milton County, and J. B,. Parker, Sheriff of Milton County, having
brought said George Dodd from Lawrenceville and lodged him in the jail at Alpharetta, and
presented an account for the sum of $13.70 for said service (including jail fees and arrest at
Lawrenceville) Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in his favor in the sum of $13.70 in
full settlement for the same.
March 16th 1883
J. B. Parker, Sheriff of said County, having served 15 subpoenas in the case of an application to
abolish the public road leading from near the residence of J. J. Garrett to Liberty Church in
823rdDist GM of said County, Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in his favor for the sum
of seven 50/100 dollars to pay for said service.
March 16th 1883
J. B. Parker, Sheriff of said County, having attended the Court of Ordinary this day in the trial of
a road case from the 823rd Dist GM, Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in his favor for
the sum of two dollars in full settlement for said service.
(275)
March 19th 1883
Loner and Jett having delivered the last of the bill of lumber for the Poor house barn, and it
appearing that there is yet due them twenty two 16/100 dollars, Ordered that two orders issue to
the Treasurer for set amount in this favor, one for $11.08 and one for 11.08 cents.
(276)
Estray Yearling
Tolled before me on the 3rd day of March 1883 by J. W. Manning an estray bull yearling, which
advertised ten days and sold by the Sheriff for the sum of three dollars, which was applied as
follows: $1.10 paid to Mr. Manning for keeping said yearling, 90 cents paid to J. Parker for
selling same, and 90 cents paid to W. H. Nesbit Ordinary cost on the same.
March 27th 1883
E. V. McCollum having presented an account for shop work for the sum of $3.40, Ordered that an
order issue to the Treasurer in his favor for the sum of $3.40, in full settlement of said account
March 27th 1883
J. M. Wallace having brought the new codes from the Express Office at Roswell, and also having
paid the express charges on the same amounting in all to 75 cents, Ordered that an order issue to
the Treasurer in his favor seventy five cents.
(277)
March 31st 1883
W. P. Anderson and Sons of Marietta, having the lime and nails for the building of the Poor
House, and presented an account for $23.75, and being satisfied that the same is correct, Ordered
that an order issue in their favor for the sum $23.75 on the County Treasurer in full payment of
the same.
March 31st 1883
Henderson, Son and Company of Marietta having furnished the sash used in building the Poor
House buildings and presented an account for $15.00 and being satisfied that the same is correct,
Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in their favor for the service of $15.00 in full
settlement of the same.
April Term 1883
Clinton Webb, Sheriff of said County, currently having waited on the Court at this Term, Ordered
that an order issue to the Treasurer in his favor in the sum of $2.00 in full settlement of the same,
(278)
April 3rd 1883
Ordered that an order issue in favor of J. W. Rainwater, Superintendent of the Poor House on the
County Treasurer for the sum of twenty dollars to pay his wages for the month of March 1883.
April 7th 1883
W. N. Manning having worked two days on the Poor House barn, Ordered that an order issue in
his behalf on the Treasurer for the sum of one 75/100 dollars in payment of the same.
April 7th 1883
J. M. Dodds having plowed 4 days at the Pauper Farm, Ordered that an order issue to the
Treasurer in his favor for the sum of six dollar in full payment for the same.
April 9th 1883
Ordered that an order issue on the Treasurer in favor of Halls Safe and Lock Co. of Louisville,
KY, for the sum of one hundred and seventy seven dollar and fifty cents in full payment for a
vault door for the CH vault.
(279)
April 16th 1883 - John O. Latham having been employed to assist the Supt of the Pauper Farm to
prepare and plant a corn crop, Ordered that an order issue on the Treasurer in his farm for the sum
of five 5/100 dollars
April 17th 1883
W. S. Paris, Jailor of said county, having presented an account for jail fees for the sum of twenty
and 50/100 dollars and the same appearing to be correct, Ordered an order issue to the Treasurer
in his favor for said $20.50.
April 21st 1883
W. S. Paris Jailor having presented an account for two and 30/100 dollars for jail fees, and being
satisfied that the same is correct, Ordered that an order issue on the Treasurer in his favor for the
sum of two 30/100 dollars
April 21st 1883
T. J. Crisler having purchased (by request) a sack of land plaster to put on the clover in the Court
House yard, and having paid $1.30 for the same, and the freight being eighty cents, making
(280)
the sum of $2.10 Ordered that an order issue on the Treasurer in his favor for said sum of $2.10
April 24th 1883
Clinton Webb, deputy Sheriff of said County, having waited on the Court of Ordinary in the trial
of the case of Joel Webb vs J. L. Bowen on the 18th day of April 1883, Ordered that an order
issue to the Treasurer in his favor for the sum of $2.00, to pay for said services.
April 25th 1883
O. P. Skelton having assisted in consolidating the returns of an election held on the 24th day of
April 1883 for Governor, Ordered that an order to the Treasurer in his favor for the sum of two
dollars
April 25th 1883
C. A. Watkins an election manager, having assisted to consolidate the returns of an election for the
Governor on the 24th day of April 1883. Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in his favor
for the sum of two dollars
(281)
April 25th 1883
Clinton Webb, an election manager, having assisted to consolidate the returns of an election for
Governor on the 24th day of April 1883, Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in his favor
for the sum of two dollars.
April 25th 1883
J. L. Fisher, of the 1227th Dist G M having assisted to consolidate the returns of an election for
Governor held on the 24th day of April 1883. Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in his
favor for the sum of two dollars
April 23rd 1883
James A. Voss, of the 1175th Dist G M having assisted to consolidate the returns of an election for
Governor held on the 24th day of April 1883, Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in his
favor for the sum of two dollars
(282)
April 25th 1883
John P. Webb, of the 1176th Dist G M having assisted to consolidate the returns of an election for
Governor held on the 24th day of April 1883, Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in his
favor for the sum of two dollars
April 25th 1883
E. J. Copeland of the 1226th Dist G M having assisted to consolidate the returns of an election for
Governor held on the 24th day of April 1883, Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in his
favor for the sum of two dollars
April 25th 1883
Joseph Fields of the 842nd Dist G M having assisted to consolidate the returns of an election for
Governor held on the 24th day of April 1883, Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in his
favor for the sum of two dollars
(283)
April 25th 1883
J. B. Parker, Sheriff of Milton County having attended at the Court House at an election for
Governor on the 24th day of April 1883, Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in his favor
for the sum of two dollars
May 1st 1883
C. A. Watkins and son having presented an account of $5 22 for necessaries furnished for the
Poor House and being satisfied that said account if correct, Ordered that an order issue in their
favor for said amount.
May 1st 1883
Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in favor of J. W. Rainwater for the sum of twenty
dollars for services as Supt of the Poor House for the month of April.
May 7th 1883
Ordered than an order issue to Clinton Webb, Deputy Sheriff, for waiting on the Court of
Ordinary on the first Monday in May, 1883, for the sum of two dollars.
(284)
May 16th 1883
Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in favor of Clinton Webb, Deputy Sheriff for waiting
on the Court of Ordinary one day.
May 16th 1883
J. O. Lathem, having been employed to issue J. W. Rainwater on the Pauper Farm, and having
worked 8 days at 75 cts per day, Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in his favor for the
sum of six dollars.
May 21st 1883
Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in favor of Clinton Webb, Deputy Sheriff, for waiting
on the court of Ordinary one day.
May 26th 1883
Ordered that an order issue in favor of Mark Turner for the sum of fifty cents to pay for ten
pounds of tobacco for the use of the Paupers.
(285)
May 28th 1883
Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in favor of W. S. Paris, Jailor, for the sum of two and
20/100 dollars to pay jail fees to date.
May 29, 1883
Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in favor of Clinton Webb, Deputy Sheriff, for the sum
of two dollars for waiting on the Court of Ordinary one day.
May 29th 1883
Ordered that an order issue to Clinton Webb, Deputy Sheriff for three dollars for guarding Major
Dodd two days while under arrest by a writ of habeas corpus.
June 1st 1883
Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in favor of J. W. Rainwater for $20 for wages as
Superintendent of Poor House for the month of May.
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June 2nd 1883
Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in favor of A. C. Maxwell for the sum of three and
50/100 dollars for blasting rock in public road.
June 4th 1883
Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in favor of J. J. Griffin for the sum of four 8/100
dollars to pay shoe account for the Poor House.
June 4, 1883
Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in favor of S. A. Maxwell for the sum of $27.50 for
putting up a fence around the Poor House.
June 4, 1883
Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in favor of Howell and Teasley for the sum of five
and 15/100 dollars, for necessaries furnished to the Poor House.
(287)
June 19, 1883
John Loner having furnished the lumber to fence in the Poor House, Ordered that an order issue in
his favor for the sum of seventy five and 45/100 dollars to pay for the same.
June 19th 1883
Watkins and Son having presented an account for ten dollars and sixty five cents for necessaries
furnished for the Poor House and being satisfied that the same is correct Ordered that an order
issue to the Treasurer in their favor for $10.65.
June 30, 1883
Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in favor of O. P. Skelton for the sum of three dollars,
to pay for 100 stamps for the use of the County.
July 3rd, 1883
Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in favor of C. M. Smith for the sum of one dollars
and fifty cents for two days work on Poor House fence.
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July 3rd 1883
Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in favor of J. T. Jenkins, for the sum of one and
10/100 dollars, for one and a half days work, digging post holes for Poor House Fence.
July 3rd 1883
Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in favor of Henry Teasley, for two dollars for cutting
grain two days at the Pauper Farm.
July 3rd 1883
Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in favor of James Bowen, for the sum of one and
25/100 dollars for the days work on the Pauper Farm.
July 3rd 1883
Ordered that and order issue in favor of S. Burnett for the sum of three and 50/100 dollars, for
blasting rock in public road near the residence of A. C. Maxwell.
(289)
July 3rd 1883
Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in favor of W. Burnett for the sum of three and
50/100 dollars, for blasting rock in the public road near the residence of A. C. Maxwell.
Note: In issuing the order to the Treasurer mentioned above, a mistake was made, in that it states
that the order was for blasting rock in place of walling a well. The mistake was not discovered
until the order has passed out of my hands. There being no mistake in the amount, it can do no
harm.
July 4th 1883
Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in favor of J. W. Rainwater for the sum of twenty
dollars, his wages as Supt of the Poor House for the month of June.
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July 4th 1883
G. S. Sargeant having taken the contract to build the bridge across Big Creek at the place known
as Haynes Bridge and the said Sargeant having failed to complete said bridge and having sold out
to H. I Seale and H. I. Seale having completed the said bridge in accordance with the
specifications, it is therefore ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in the sum of four
hundred and thirty eight dollars and ninety cents ($438.90) in full payment for said bridge.
July 13, 1883
Having purchased nine bushels of corn of John Tinney at 55 cts per bu. for the use of the paupers,
Ordered that an order issue to the Treasurer in favor of John Tinney for the sum of four 95/100
dollars to pay for the same.
July 13th 1883
Mayfield and Morris, having presented an account of two and 85/100 dollars for necessaries
furnished for the Poor House, and being satisfied that the act is correct ordered that an order issue
to the Treasurer in favor of said
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July 14th 1883
Ordered that and order issue to the Treasurer in favor of G. L. Waters for the sum of three and
25/100 dollars, for repairing the bridge at Lebanon Mills.
July 2nd 1883
Having inspected the bridge across Little River, known as Walker's Bridge and finding it to be
unsafe and badly decayed, it is therefore ordered that the building of a new bridge at said place be
advertised and let out to the lowest bidder on the 21st day of July 1883, and that specifications of
the same be prepared and kept on file in the Ordinary's office.
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To the honorable Court of Ordinary of said County, the petition of Joel Webb of said County,
respectfully showeth, that heretofore to wit, in the year 1883. A private way near the petitioners
leading by the way of Joel L. Bowen in the direction of Bethany church in said County, and your
petitioners further showeth that said private way has been obstructed by two gates by the said Joel
L. Bowen of said County, and your petitioners prays the granting of an order to open said road,
and your petitioners will ever pray &C.
April 13, 1883
Joel Webb
April 13th 1883
To Joel L. Bowen
You are hereby notified to be at a court of Ordinary to be held at the Court House, on the 18th day
of April 1883, by ten oclock and to show cause why the obstructions should not, be removed from
the private way, leading from near the residence of Joel Bowen and in the direction of Bethany
Church, and the free use of said private way be reestablished.
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I have this served the within deft Joel L. Bowen personally with a copy of original.
April 13th, 1883
Clinton Webb, Deputy Sheriff
After hearing that evidence on the within petition Ordered by the Court that James L. Bowen
removed the gates complained of in this petition in 48 hours, from this date and that said Joel L.
Bowen pay the cost of this proceedings.
April 18th 1883
Joel Webb vs Joel L. Bowen
Preceeding to remove obstructions from private way, and judgment in favor of the plaintiff
ordering the obstruction removed and for cost of suit.
And now comes the defendant in the above stated case by his attorney Thos L. Lewis and offers
the following exceptions to the judgment of the Court in the above stated case.
1st that the same is contrary to law
2nd that the same is contrary to the evidence and decidedly against the weight of evidence.
Tho L. Lewis, Defts Atty
Read and overruled.
(294)
To the Ordinary and for said County, the petition of James W. Dodds showeth that on or about the
day of ________ in the year 188_ Lindsey Dodd of said County, entered into a contract with your
petitioners whereby he for and in consideration certain acts to be performed by your petitioner,
which will more fully appear by reference to said contract, which is in writing, agreed to turn over
to your petitioners the possessions control and custody of his son Major Dodd, who is a colored
boy about 15 years old. Until he arrived at the age of 21 years.
Upon your petition avers that in accordance with said agreement he took possession of said boy
Major and held him til on or about the 27th day of April last past, when he left him, and remained
away til a few days ago, when he recovered the possession of said boy Major, and so held him til
this instant, when said Lindsey Dodd under some pretended claim and without lawful warrant or
authority in the town of Alpharetta, and the county aforesaid, took from your petitioners of said
boy Major and now has him in his custody or control, and refuses to deliver him to your
petitioners, your petitioner avers that said custody of said Major by said Lindsey Dodd as
aforesaid is illegal and contrary
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to law, because he, the said Lindsey Dodd, had previously as aforesaid given to your petitioners
the custody and control of said boy. Your petitioners therefore prays that the writ of habeas corpus
be issued, directed to the said Lindsey Dodd, requiring him to appear in this Honorable Court,
with said boy, Major, on a day therein mentioned and show cause, if any he can, why said boy
Major should not be turned over to your petitioners.
And your petitioner will ever pray &C.
Thos L. Lewis, Plaintiff's Attorney
In person came James M. Dodds, who being duly sworn, says that he has reason to apprehend that
the said Lindsey Dodd, will remove the said Major Dodd beyond the limits or this County or
conceal him from the officers of the law.
J. M. Dodd
Sworn to an subscribed before me May 28, 1883
B. F. Simpson, NP and ex-officio JP
In person came James M. Dodds, who on oath saith that the facts stated in the foregoing petition
are true, so help me God. Sworn to and subscribed before me May 28th 1883.
B. F. Simpson, NP and ex-officio JP
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Filed in office May 28, 1883
To Lindsey Dodd, you are hereby commanded to produce the body of Major Dodd, alleged to be
illegally detained by you, together with the cause of such detention, before me, on the 29th day of
May 1883 at 2 oclock pm, then and there to be disposed of as the law directs. Given under my
hand and official signature, this 28th day of May 1883.
I have this day served the within Lindsey Dodd with a copy of original. This May 28th 1883.
Clinton Webb, Dept Shf
To the Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff, Coroner, or any lawful constable of said County. You are hereby
required to search and arrest the body of Major Dodd, alleged to be illegally detained by Lindsey
Dodds and bring him before me, to be disposed of as the law directs. Given under my hand and
official signature this May 28th 1883.
I have this day executed the within by taking custody of the body of Major Dodd, the boy in
controversy
May 28, 1883
Clinton Webb, Dep Shff
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J. M. Dodd versus Lindsey Dodd
Habeas Corpus
Before W. H. Nesbit Ordinary for Milton County in answer to writ of habeas corpus directed to
Lindsey Dodd in above stated case. Respondent says that applicant J. M. Dodd did on or about
the ______ day of ______ in the year 18__ induce respondent to enter into a contract with him, by
which he turned over to him the custody of his son, Major Dodd, and that applicant then and there
induced respondent to sign said contract, and that said applicant failed to assign said contract, as
in duty and law he was bound to do, the same being and containing cross obligations between
applicant and respondent. Respondent further says that the said J. M. Dodd was to send said
Major as least three months in each year which he has failed and refused to do. Respondent further
says that he had nothing to do with said Major's said J. M. Dodd, but that the boy left upon his
own motion, and came to the house of respondent and that he took charge of him said Major,
being the son of respondent. Respondent says between upon which applicant claims said boy is
null and void, and he being the father of said Major is entitled to the custody of said boy.
Respondent admits the custody of said Major and prays that said boy be disposed of according
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to law.
J. A. Dodgen, Atty for Respondent
Lindsey Dodd came before the undersigned, and on oath says that the statement contained in the
foregoing return are true to the best of his knowledge and belief.
Lindsey Dodd
Sworn to and subscribed by me May 29, 1883
After hearing argument on the within application Ordered by the Court that the boy, Major Dodd
be turned over to his father Lindsey Dodd and that J. M. Dodd pay the cost of this proceeding.
May 29th 1883
John M. Dodd vs Lindsey Dodd
Habeas Corpus in Court of Ordinary at chambers, May 29th 1883.
Judgment in favor of the defendent.
And now comes Thos L. Lewis, Attorney for the Plaintiff, and excepts stated case, and for case of
exception says that the Court erred in ruling out the contract made by Lindsey Dodd to James M.
Dodd, as to the boy in controversy, and offered in evidence by the Plaintiff
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2nd Because said judgment is contrary to law.
Thos L. Lewis
Plffs Atty
Read and overruled, this May 29th 1883
Resignation of J. L. Cox, LC
I hereby tender you my resignation as Constable of the 892nd Dist GM of said County this March
31st 1883. J. L. Cox, LC
March 31, 1883
J. L. Cox Constable of the 892nd Dist GM of said County having tendered his resignation of said
office Ordered that said resignation be accepted.
(300)
July 21st 1883
I having been advertised that the building of a bridge across Little River at Walker's Bridge would
be let out to the lowest bidder, which was done, and Guilford Landrum being the lowest bidder
was awarded the contract for the sum of $66.25 to be built after the following specifications:
The bridge to be 57 feet long, and 7 feet from low water to the top of the floor at each arch.
To have 2 arches. The centre span to be 27 feet long, the south span, running to the ground, 22
feet long, and the north span 8 feet long.
The mud sill on the south side to be 20 feet long, on the north side 14 feet long, with two sides
hewed and the rest on a good rock pillar. Both mud sills to be 18 inches in diameter, either white
or post oak, and the one on the south side to be put 3 inches under the mud and well covered
4 uprights to each arch, 8 x 10 inches, framed in the shape of an M, and morticed and tenanted
into the mud sills and cap sills 8 inches square with a 2 inch dovetail, and a wedge driven behind
it. Cap seals to be 12 feet long, 12 inches square. 5 sleepers to each span 10 x 12 inches following
to be 12 feet long 6 inches wide, 1 ½ inches thick
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Bannister rail to be 2 ½ feet from the floor, size 4 x 4, on posts 4 x 4, eight feet apart. Bannisters
to be braced every eight feet to flooring plank extending to 2 feet beyond the posts. A plank 12 x
1 to be nailed to the bannister posts on both sides, the entire length of the bridge 9 inches above the
floor. The floor to be nailed with 20 penney nails at each end and middle all the timbers to be
good sound white or post oak, except the bannisters which must be good heart pine. All the
uprights sleepers and cap seals to be well hewed or sawed, all to be done in good style and
workmanlike manner and to be completed by the 21st day of September next, if not completed by
that time, the contractor to forfeit one dollar per day every day after the 21st day of Sept until the
bridge is finished, unless providentially hendered to be paid for December 1st 1883.
I agree to build a bridge across Little River at Walker's Bridge and comply, in every particular
with the above specifications, for the sum of $66.25.
July 21st 1883
Guilford Landrum
Starting here we are summarizing
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July 21st 1883
Bridge across Little River - Walker's Bridge. Guilford Landrum lowest bidder for $66.25.
July 21st 1883 - Wm. Lathem worked two days at Pauper Farm for $1.25.
July 21st 1883 - Jack Maxwell cut clover at Court House and paid 50 cents.
July 21st 1883 - Picks purchased for road hands.
(303)
July 22nd 1883 - 2 stone hammer, 2 iron wedges, 1 crowbar and 1 wheelbarrow and powder and
fuse as necessary furnished the road commissions of 1172nd Dist to use on roads.
August 1st 1883 - J. B. Parker, Sheriff summoned juries for August term pd $10
August 1st 1883 - Link Ridgeway furnished a hand and cleaned out public well for $2.50.
(304)
August 1st 1883 - Biggers Jenkins employed ½ day work on Poor House fence paid 40 cents.
August 7 1883 - J. W. Rainwater paid $20 Supt of Poor House for July.
August 7, 1883 - J. W. Rainwater pd $3.60 for board of hands hired on the Pauper Farm for
harvesting.
August 15, 1883 - David Ergin 40 cents for freight on 2 stone hammers from Atlanta to Roswell.
(305)
August 17, 1883 - H. I. Seale paid $152.85 articles for County use
August 21, 1883 - J. P. Parker, Sheriff, arrested Ira Owens under bench warrant in Fulton and
lodged in Milton County jail, paid $10.80
August 25th 1883
J. B. Parker, sheriff paid $8.75 for bringing prisoners to Superior Court.
(306)
August 25, 1883 - J. B. Parker, six days waiting on Superior Court, Aug Term a $5 per day, paid
$15 and an order for $15 for C. Webb, Dept Sheriff.
August 28 1883 - W. S. Paris, Jailor, paid $57.10 as jail fees
Sept 6, 1883 - J. W. Rainwater paid $20 for Superintendent Poor House August.
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September 6th, 1883 - Wm Lathem for one dollar and 25 cents for work on Pauper Farm
Sept 6, 1883 - H. I. Seale paid $46.10 for stationery, pens, ink and subpoenas, waiting on Supr
Court August Term.
Sept 15, 1883 - Guilford Landrum built Walker Bridge across Little River. Bridge accepted.
Sept 3 1883 - Contract awarded to Guilford Landrum for $60.25.
(308)
September 15, 1883 - C. A. Watkins got order from Guilford Landrum of $30. Guilford Landrum
part payment $30.00
September 15th 1883 - P. Mayfield got order from Guilford Landrum for $5.30 on bridge account.
September 17, 1883 - J. B. Parker, Sheriff, carrying Tempy Gipson, a convict, to Atlanta
September 17, 1883 - Guilford Landrum rec'd $13 for building bridge across Little River.
(309)
Sept 17, 1883 - (Guilford Landrum) rec'd $6 part payment for building bridge.
September 29, 1883 - W. A. Porter, Editor of Milton Democrat, paid $14.92 for advertisement by
the county for September
October 2, 1883 - J. W. Rainwater $20 wages Supt of Poor House for Sept
Oct 2nd 1883 - Dr. W. D. Vinson paid $8.50 for medical services at the Poor House.
(310)
October 2, 1883 - P. Mayfield paid $2.25 cost in case of Margaret Hopkins versus John Pitman
October 2, 1883 - J. B. Parker, Sheriff, paid $5.00 cost in case of Margaret Hopkins versus John
Pitman.
Sept 1883
Howell Hopkins having made application to have Margaret Hopkins placed in the poor House and
said Margaret Hopkins being the mother of a bastard child and having learned the she has sworn
said said child to one John Pitman, and that the case was settled for the sum of ten dollars Ordered
that she be required to swear out a new warrant against the said John Pitman in order that the case
may be brought before the courts as required by law.
(311)
Oct 3 1883 - Robert Killian for the sum of $2.12 for 17 bushels of cottonseed for Pauper Farm.
Oct 3, 1883 - Taylor Hudson paid $3.75 for 30 bushels of cottonseed for Pauper Farm.
October 5, 1883 - H. I. Seale paid $3.10
Oct 5, 1883 - Ordered Clinton Webb paid $1.00 for sweeping Court House, tacking down the
carpets and filling up the spittoons at August Term Superior Court..
(312)
Oct 7, 1883 - Jerry Martin paid $3.75 for 30 bushels of cottonseed for Pauper Farm.
September 12th
Ordered that the Tax Collector of Milton County assess and collect taxes on the property returned
for taxes for the year 1883 in said County, the following amounts on each $100 worth of
property, or fractional part thereof viz.
For Juries, 10 cents
For Bridges, 5 cents
For Jail Fees, 4 cents
For Paupers, 4 cents
For Public Buildings, 3 cents
For Incidental Expenses, 5 cents
Total, 31 cents
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Estray Cow
August 10, 1883 - R. B. Lester of 1175th Dist found cow. Appraised by G. M. Hook and J. A.
Morris to be worth $12.
The above estuary sold on the 21st Day of August
$5.00. $2.20 paid R. B. Lester for keeping it; $.1.25 to Ordinary.
(314)
September 14th 1883
Ordered that George L. Waters be required to pay to Sarah Graham $50 for 1883 on the bastardy
bond of S. Crowly for support and maintenance of the bastard child of Sarah Graham.
Oct 7, 1883 - Taylor Hudson paid $3.00 for 30 bushels of cottonseed for Poor House.
(315)
Petition for a new road.
To the Ordinary of said County. The petition of the undersigned respectfully showeth that your
petitioners conceive the convenience of the traveling public and the people of the neighborhood
will be greatly promoted by the establishment of a public road, commencing at Mazeppa, by way
of the Townley Bridge, across Big Creek, and to intersect with the public road leaving from
Alpharetta to Cumming near D. R. Harris'. Wherefore your petitioners pray a passing of an order
by the Court establishing and opening said road, this August 21st 1883.
William Buice, O. H. Moss, W. N. Howell, M. Gray, John W. Dodds, C. T. Webb
R. E. Webb, Toliver Webb, J. M. Dodds, S. E. Buice, B. K. Morton, Johnathan Pace
J. O. Morris, W. F. Jackson, J. W. Dodds, L. A. Burns, D. R. Morris, F. M. Hunt
C. W. Walker, W. M. Morton, O. V. Holmes, A. H. Fisher, J. L. Fisher, G. W. McCollum
J. A. Shirley, W. H. Lee, J. F. Shirley, J. T. Lee, C. S. Branyon, W. F. Mathews
A. Ellis, G. W. Lee, N. B. Lee, T. A. Autrey, B. F. Matison, Geo J. Tribble
E. A. Lee, J. W. Bailey, T. J. Autrey, J. K. C. Shirley, W. J. Autrey, T. J. Hunt
G. R. Pace, J. N. Gable, W. J. Harben, S. R. Autrey, S. M. Harben, J. R. Taner
(316
L. J. Paris, O. P. Skelton, T. Shirley, R. J. T. Webb, B. E. Shirley, James Watson
J. H. Poss, Wm Shea Harris, D. C. Hunter, W. A. Moss, J. H. Vaughn, H. J. Pace
D. M. Brooks, A. D. Pace, O. C. Shirley, J. M. Brooks, J. M. James, S. H. Hugens
John James, C. N. Paris, J. R. Morton, J. H. Brooks, Lewis Morton, John A. Dodds
O. N. Mattison, W. S. Mattison, Thomas Vaughn, J. M. Webb, Wright Lee, Milford Webb
Henry McKune, Jonas Cain, Clinton Webb, S. B. Watson, Hardy Strickland, J. P. Howard
Z. Z. Strickland, Green Morton, R. M. Shirley, W. J. B. Martin, J. W. Howard, F. M. Bailey
A. L. Bailey, J. H. B. Paris, J. C. C. Brown, Joel Rainwater, S. H. Letson
Filed in Office Sept 3rd 1883
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William Buice, Wm. Howell and others, petitioned for an establishment of a new road
commencing at Mazeppa and running by the way of Townley's Bridge across Big Creek leading
from Alpharetta to Cumming near the residence of D. R. Morris will be convenient to the
traveling public and the neighborhood. P. P. Gray, Newton B. Shirley, and Joseph Rainwater
appointed reviewers of contemplated road. If agreeable mark out and report.
Report of Reviewers
The undersigned have performed duty and find the contemplated road will be of convenience
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to people of the neighborhood through which the road will pass.
P. P. Gray
J. L. Rainwater
B. N. Shirley
Oct. 11, 1883 unless there are objections a new road established commencing in Mazeppa and
running by way of Townley's Bridge across Big Creek leading from Alpharetta to Cumming near
residence of David R. Morris.
Mazeppa Road will be of public
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utility. Owners of property along which road will run have signed the petition. Road commissions
from Districts 1217 and 1176 will be furnished a certified copy of this order.
Said commissions directed to have road opened and hands appropriated for the same. Citizens are
to keep up the bridge across Big Creek. When they cease to do so the road will no longer be
public road.
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Oct. 12th 1883 - Bill Martin paid $3.87 ½ to pay for 31 bushels of cottonseed for Pauper Farm.
October 16th 1883
Roe Smith, in custody, bound over to Superior Court; required to give bond of $50 for next term
of Superior Court, required to work at the Pauper House for $5.00 a month and his board.
(321)
No Fence Petition
The undersigned freeholders residing north of the Chattachoochee River respectfully petition for
an election (under the provisions of Sections 1449 to 1455 h inclusive, of the Code of GA)
for fence or no fence
J. B. Kimbell, James Mayfield, Clinton Webb, Robert Roberson, R. J. T. Webb, John I. Teasley
H. I. Seale, John E. Maxwell, W. A. G. Teasley, Giley Mayfield, G. B. Thomason
W. T. Matthews, Isaac Treadwell, A. P. Crisler, I. T. Crisler, S. H. Letson
T. J. Crisler, R. B. Shaw, W. J. Morris, P. Mayfield, C. A. Watkins, William Scott
A. J. Vaughan, A. S. Norman, E. V. McCollum, J. H. Turner, S. E. Dodd, R. J. Autrey
J. J. Giffin, R. L. Haynes, I. M. Howell, John Webb, James Jett, Jessee Webb
O. P. Skelton, A. W. Legg, W. N. Manning, Calvin Burton, W. W. Watkins, Obe Shirley
S. L. Rainwater, William Rucker, R. J. Rucker, S. L. Rucker, W. H. Blackstock
D. R. Morris, S. T. Kimbell, G. G. Mayfield, Thomas Webb, G. Landrum, John O. Morris
Filed in office August 21st 1883
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Petition to be advertised for 10 days at the Court House door and important placed in the County.
August 21st 1883
Sept 17th 1883 - Ordered an election be held in area north of Chattachoochee on fence or no fence
on the 20th day of October 1883, and that notice of the election be published in the Milton
Democrat and posted at every election precinct.
An election was held on the 20th day of October 1883 in that part of Milton County and the results
are as follows:
For fence received 487 votes
No fence received 252 votes
Majority for fence 235
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Oct 22nd 1883 - Devore Brothers paid $4.50 for Pauper coffin and for sharpening drills used in
blasting public roads.
Oct 22nd1883 - C. A. Watkins paid $2.00 for assisting in consolidation of the fence election.
Oct 22nd 1883 - S. E. Dodds paid $2.00 for assisting in consolidation of the fence election.
Oct 22nd 1883 - D. R. Hook paid $2.00 for assisting in consolidation of the fence election.
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Oct 22nd 1883 - J. L. Fisher paid $2.00 for assisting in consolidation of the fence election.
Oct 22nd 1883 - James A. Voss paid $2.00 for assisting in consolidation of the fence election.
Oct 22nd 1883 - D. W. Devore paid $2.00 for assisting in consolidation of the fence election.
Oct 22nd 1883 - A. S. Findley paid $2.00 for assisting in consolidation of the fence election.
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Oct 22nd 1883 - N. W. H. Cook paid $2.00 for assisting in consolidation of the fence election.
Oct 22nd 1883 - R. M. Shirley paid $2.00 for assisting in consolidation of the fence election.
Oct 22nd 1883 - J. B. Parker, Sheriff, paid $2.00 for attending at the Court House for the fence
election.
Oct 24th 1883 - Alec Bryant paid $2.75 for 22 bushels of cottonseed for the Pauper Farm.
(326)
October 24the 1883 - A. S. Norman $3.10 for 250 ft lumber used at Poor House and for hire of
buggy to go to Walker's Bridge
October 26th 1883 - W. B. Maxwell paid $2.50 for 2 ½ days work on Poor House garden/
Nov 6th 1883 - Paid J. W. Rainwater $20.00 for month of October
Nov 6th 1883 - S.C. Brown paid $16.50 for Poor House Cow which had gone dry
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Nov 6th 1883 - J. W. Rainwater sold cow for use of Paupers for $25.
Nov 6th 1883 - J. W. Rainwater $3.45 to pay off an account against the County.
Nov 6th 1883 - James Jett paid $1.80 for shop act. on drills, etc used on public roads.
Nov 6th 1883 - W. S. Paris, Jailor, $142.50 for jail acct to date.
Nov 6th 1883 - P. Mayfield declined to care for Hannah Vaughn and Perry Moore having offered
to take her at $5.00 per month
Nov 9th 1883 - Perry Moore paid $5 for taking care of Hannah Vaughn for October.
(328)
Nov 10th 1883 - Jack Emmerson for $100 for hauling one load of lumber from Buice's sawmill to
the Poor House.
Nov 13th 1883 - W. S. Bowen paid $.80 for hauling one load of lumber from Buice's sawmill to
the Poor House.
Nov 14th 1883 - J. W. Dodds paid $5.00 for hauling lumber from Buice's sawmill to the Poor
House.
Nov 14th 1883 - W. T. Mathews paid $5.10 for five bushels of improved seed vats
Nov 14th 1883 - Charles Webb paid $2.45 for tobacco bought for the Paupers.
(329)
November 16th 1883 - J. W. Rainwaters paid $7.00 for one month board of Roe Smith while he
was working at the Court House.
November 17, 1883 - Alexander Bryant paid $2.50 for cottonseed for the Pauper Farm.
November 19th 1883 - Guilford Landrum paid $11.80 in full payment for building a Bridge across
Little River (Walker's Bridge)
Nov 19th 1883 - Bridge received and paid for.
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Nov 21 1883 - March Holmes paid $10.00 to pay for 80 bushels cottonseed for Pauper Farm.
November 21 - 50 cents for Melvin Dodds to pay the freight on a box of books from Atlanta.
Nov 22, 1883 - Watkins and Sons paid $5.56 for articles furnished the paupers
Nov 23rd 1883 - M. H. Trammell $3.00 for repairing State Bridge
The Bridge at Lebanon needing same repairs, Geo L. Waters employed to furnish lumber and
repair bridge.
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Nov 27th 1883 - J. J. Smith paid $32.00 for 8,000 shingles for Poor House.
Nov 27, 1883 - J. J. Smith paid $7.00 for 56 bushels for cottonseed for the Poor House.
Nov 29th 1883 - William Buice $2.25 for hauling lumber to the Poor House
Nov 29th 1883 - J. L. Williams paid $5.00 for 40 bushels of cottonseed.
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Nov 29th 1883 - W. D. Lane paid $.20 for freight on GA reports from Atlanta
December 1st 1883 - Sherrod Buise for $2.30 for hauling lumber to the Poor House
December 1st 1883 - Mayfield and Morris paid $4.41 ½ for necessaries for the Poor House.
December 1st 1883 - P. Mayfield paid $75.00 for taking care of Hannah Vaughn from 1st June to
1st Oct 1883
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Decenber 1st 1883 - S. N. Pool paid $60.10 for lumber furnished Poor House.
December 3rd 1883 Taylor Hudson paid $1.50 for 12 bushels of cottonseed for Pauper Farm
December 4, 1883 - Dr. W. D. Vinson $2.25 for medical services rendered at Poor House
December 4th 1883 - E. V. McCollum paid $12.57 ½ for work on Poor House and jail.
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December 4th 1883 - Joe Hunnicutt paid $12.87 ½ for 103 bushels cotton seed for Pauper Farm
Dec 4th 1883 - S. N. Pool $80.00 for lumber furnished Poor House
Dec 4th 1883 - J. W. Rainwater paid $20 as Supr. Of Pauper Farm
Dec 4th 1883 - J. W. Dodds paid $2.65 for lumber from Buice sawmill for poor house
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Dec 5th 1883
Insurance for Court House
Purdue & Eggleston given note from Ordinary for $182.30
Dec 5th 1883
A. S. Norman paid $8.25 for 1 barrel of lime and 4 window sash for new building at Poor House.
Dec 6th 1883 - C. A. Dunwoody paid $5.71 for fertilizer for Pauper Farm.
Dec 6th 1883 - J. A. Rylee paid 1 dollar for 130 ft of lumber for repair of State Bridge.
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Dec 7th 1883
Freeman Manning paid $8.00 for 2000 brick for Poor House Chimney @$4.00 per M.
Dec 8th 1883
A warrant for one Sam Ellington having been sent to Pickens Co and the Sheriff of Pickens Co.,
having arrested Sam Ellington and lodged him in the jail in Pickens Co, and presented an account
for $11.70 for jail fees &c, Ordered that an order issue to the county in favor of R S. Henderson,
Sheriff of Pickens Co for said sum of &11.70
Dec 8th 1883 - J. B. Parker, Sheriff paid $10.05 for bringing Sam Ellington form Pickens Co
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Dec 8th 1883
Perry Moone paid $5.00 for taking care of Hannah Vaughn, a colored pauper for 1 month.
Dec 11th 1883 - Dr. G. B. Thomason paid $.2.75 for Medical services at Poor House
Dec 11th 1883 - Dennis Strickland paid $4.00 for work on Poor House.
Dec 11, 1883
Howell and Teasley paid $5.32 for necessaries furnished the Poor House
G. M. McCollum paid $45.00 for shingles for Poor House.
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Dec 9, 1883 - Wm Buice paid $5.90 for hauling lumber to Poor House.
Dec 15, 1883 - J. W. Rainwater paid $7.00, an account against County
Dec 15, 1883 - W. S. Paris, Jailor, paid $40.80 jail fees to date.
Dec 19, 1883 - George L. Waters Paid $2.50 to repair Bridge at Lebanon.
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Dec 24, 1883 - S. N. Pool paid $24.00 for lumber for Poor House
Decenber 21, 1883 - G. W. McCollum paid $12.00 for shingles for Poor House
Dec 21st 1883 - J. L. R. Tanner paid $4.00 for making a coffin and box for Mr. Ballard who died
at Bethlehem church
Dec 22nd 1883 - W. N. Manning paid $16 for 16 days work at the poor House
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Dec 22nd 1883
J. B. Parker paid balance of $17.75 for a trip to Alabama to pick up Judson Tribble. Requitioned
by GA Gov. Cain who paid Parker $30 in advance.
Dec 27th 1883 - Blackstock and Morris paid $11.25 for items furnished the County
Dec 31st 1883 - Joel Rucker paid $11.70 for his shop for the year 1883.
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Dec 31st 1883 - J. Castleberry paid $3.35 fir 3 1/3 days work.
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Jan 1st 1884
J. W,. Rainwater appointed Superintendent of the Poor House at $20 a month for 1884
Jan 2st 1884
G. C. Jones, W. N. Manningand J. Castleberry employed to assist the Superintendent in furnishing
the buildings at the Poor House at $1.00 per day.
Jan 1st 1884 - J. W. Rainwater paid $20.00 for month of December as Poor House
Superintendent.
Jan 4th 1883 - W. S. Paris paid $18.20 for jail fees
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Jan 16th 1883 - McCollum & Store paid $6.00 for shingles for the Poor House
Jan 16th 1884 - J. H. Castleberry paid $3.50 for work at the Poor House
Jan 16th 1884 - James Wright paid $1.50 for freight on a box of books
Jan 19th 1884 - Watkins & Treadwell $12.59 for sawing lumber & bagging and ties
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Jan 22nd 1884 - Thomas A. Clark & Co., of Atlanta, paid $42.60 for irons for the arch of Haynes
Bridge
J. N. Dorris' resignation as commissioner of roads for 892nd Dist, Jan 105h 1883
Jan10th 1883
Resignation fo J. N .Dorris accepted.
John Rucker appointed road commissioner for 892nd Dist to fill unexpired term of J. C. Dorris
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To all whom it may concern, all persons interested are hereby notified that if no good cause be
shown to the contrary, an order will be granted by the undersigned, on the 22nd day of February
1884 establishing a new road as marked out by the commissioners appointed for that purpose,
commencing at the residence of W. G. Scott, in the 1172nd Dist G M and running by the way of
Jett's Ferry to the public road at or near Ebeneezer Church in the 1226th Dist G M of said County
Jan 19th 1884
Dock Phillips appointed one of the commissioners for 823rd dist to fill unexpired term of A. J.
Douglass
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Petition for public Road commencing at W. G. Scott's on the north side of the public road to
Ebeneezer Church south side that leads from Roswell to Dunwoody, about 5 miles to E. S.
Fowler's, to Richard Adams's, to Mrs. Jett's to the Jett Ferry, crossing the river to W. G.
Brown's, to Mrs, Delong's, To James Cowen's, to the graveyard, to the public road from Roswell
to Dunwoody.
Petition to establish road. Oct 18th 1883
J. N. Cooper, T. I. Drake, Mitchell Day, A. Abernathy, L. B. Norton, W. P. Reeves
J. B. Allen, S. T. Adams, W. B. Odell, C. M. Drake, J. W. Drake, G. W. Drake
J. D. Cobb, Thomas Samles, W. P. Stephens, A. J. Vaughn, M. R. Abernathy
Silves Scott, C. F. Cobb, F. G. Long, R. L. Drake, C. T. Webb, W. E. Hardman
J. J. Gipson, C. B. , J. H. Buise, W. G. Scott, E. S. Fowler, Wm Cobb, J. M. Lamberth
C. W. Tribble, John W. Jones, J. R. Adams, R. T. Smith, Harrison Bowen, Ualpha Roberts
W. D. Vinson, A. C. Nesbit, Luke Pannell, John Cobb, R. H. Smith, R. D. Smith
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W. H. Riley, J. T. Austin, Richard Adams, W. D. Brown, S. D. Paden, J. J. Brown
W. M. Ball, J. M. Mitchell, James Cowen, J. J. Carpenter, John Carpenter, B. B. Sergeant
Ambry Martin, M. W. Bagwell
Filed in office Nov 5th 1883
J. T. Austin, J. T. Cobb, J. P. Webb, appointed road commissioners and if they find road from
Scott's and running via Jett's Ferry of public utility, make their report to Ordinary.
Oct 17th 1883
Commissioners reported above was of public utility and that the road was laid out and marked
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Dec 20th 1883
John P. Webb
J. T. Austin
J. P. Cobb, Commissioners
Ordered that above road be opened and overseer and hands appointed. Feby 22nd 1884
Verbatim
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Court of Ordinary sitting for County purposes December 18th 1883. Upon examine the list of
insolvent tax payers made from fi fas returned mulla bowa, errors in Digest, and list of defaulters
relieved, submitted by Z. T. Ramsey, Tax Collector of said County for the year 1883.. And it
appearing to the Court that the same is correct and true, it is therefore ordered that the Z. T.
Ramsey, Tax Collector as aforesaid, be and he is hereby allow the following sums as insolvent
list. Erros and &C on the State tax, to wit:
General Tax
Insolvent General Tax, Including Professional $6.92
Errors in Digest Genl Tax, Including Professions $12.77
Total Insolvent genl Tax $ 19.69
Poll Tax
Insolvent Poll Tax $69.00
Errors in Digest, Poll Tax 9.00
Total Insolvent List $ 97.69
Total Insolvent List
Also the further sum of twelve dollars be and is hereby allowed the said Z. T. Ramsey, as
Insolvent List. Errors &C on the County tax for said year given under my hand and official
signature, December 15, 1883
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January 22nd 1884 - W. H. Miller paid $5.00 for taking care of Hannah Vaughn
Jan 26, 1884
The fees of sheriffs being fixed by law at $10 for summoning juries for the Superior Court and J.
B. Parker, Sheriff of said County, having represented to the Court that he has summoned the
Grand and Petit jurors drawn to serve at the Feby Term 1884, of Milton Superior Court, Ordered
that an order issue to the County to the County Treasurer in favor of J. B. Parker for said the sum
of $10.
Jan 26th 1884 - G. C. Jones paid $13 for work at the Poor House
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Jan 28th 1884
Not having been able to collect the amount due the County from J. L. Hagood, former Tax
Collector of said County and being satisfied that there is not enough money in the Treasurers
hands to pay the expenses of the Feby term of Milton Superior court, and Robert Thompson
having offered to lend the County $400 at 12% per annum, Ordered that said offer be accepted,
and that an order to the County Treasurer in favor of Robert Thompson for the sum of $400 with
interest at 12% per annum to become due December 25, 1884.
Jan 29, 1884 - W. N. Manning paid $15 for work at the Poor House @ $1. per day.
Jan 29, 1884
Having become satisfied that it will be necessary to use legal means to collect the balance due the
County from J. L. Hagood, former Tax Collector of said County, Ordered the the fi fa that was
issued on the 12th day of February 1883 against said J. L. Hagood and his securities, be placed in
the hands of the Sheriff of said County, with orders to make the money due therein, and that a writ
of garnishment be sued out, and
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served on the firm of Thomason and Haygood, and that Brooke, attorney at Law be employed to
look after said matter and that he allowed 10% for said services, when the money is collected.
Feb 1st 1884
H. M. West paid two and 41/100 dollars for handling six loads of rock to the jail to be used in
building pillars for the jail.
Feb 1st 1884 - H. I. Seale for one dozen pair of blankets for the jail, paid $25.41.
Feb 1st 1884 - H. I. Seale paid $9.45 for nails for the Poor House.
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Feb 1st 1884
J. P. Harrison & Co. of Atlanta through H. I. Seale for record books Clerk's office paid $43.50.
Feb 1st 1884 - Freeman Manning for $1.25 to pay for 300 bricks for the Poor House.
Feb 1st 1884 - J. P. Castleberry paid $6.25 for work at the Poor House.
Feb 1st 1884 - John Goodwin paid $5.00 per diem mileage of Lewis Goodwin on a State
Subpoena-County liable.
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Feb 2nd 1884 - J. W. Rainwater paid $20, wages as Superintendent of Poor House, for Jan 1884 -
Feb 2nd 1884 - Dennis Phillips paid $.45 cutting wood for Superior Court February term.
Feb 2nd 1884 - J. E. Jenkins paid $1.00 for building a chimney at the Poor House.
Feb 5, 1884 - W. H. Rainwater paid $5.50 for ten bushels of oats for the Pauper farm.
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Feb 1st 1884
L. A. Burns, Constable 1227th Dist GM moved beyond limits and J. M. Morton elected to fill said
vacancy and given bond and taken the oath required by law Ordered that J. M. Morton be
recognized as constable of said District.
Feby Term 1884
Ordered that the following named persons be and they are hereby appointed processioners of land
in and for said County, for and during two years from this date.
1176th District GM - George Fowler, Moses Perkins, and O. M. Hembree
1227th District GM - J. L. Fisher, Newton Shirley, and Z. A. Haynes
1175th District GM - J. H. Webb, G. L. Waters, and J. S. Houze
823rd District GM - J. A. Cross, B. R. Defore, and M. Dinsmore
842nd District GM - Jno R. Christopher, W. W. Anderson, and Scott Findley
1226the District GM - Wm. M. Ball, J. S. Brown, and Ambry Martin
892nd Dist GM - Wiley C. Anderson, John B. Broadwell, and J. L. Gillespie
1172nd District GM - A. J. Vaughn, A. C. Nesbit, R. M. Shirley
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Feb 7th 1884 - J. D. Pritchard paid $10 for making two coffins and boxes for indigent poor.
Feb 8th 1884 - Treadwell and Teasley for $25.45 for dressing lumber for Poor House.
Feb 8th 1884 - S. R. Autrey $1.50 for guarding prisoners carried before Justice Court of 1227th
District.
Feb 9th 1884 - J. B. Parker, Sheriff, $30 for waiting on the Superior Court, February Term of
1884
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Feb 9th 1884
Andrew Cain paid $33.20 to pay for money advanced to the Sheriff for going to AL after Judson
Tribble under a bench warrant
Feb 9th 1884 - J. P. Castleberry $4.75 for work at the Poor House
Feb 9th 1884 - W. B. Maxwell $6.75 work at the Poor House
Feb 9th 1884 - O. M. James paid $4.00 work at the Poor House
Feb 9th 1884 - W. N. Manning $8.00 work at the Poor House.
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Feb 9th 1884 - H. I. Seale, CSC paid $36.90 for jury script, subpoenas &C for Feb Term Supr
Court
Feb 12 1884 - Thompson and Hagood paid $6.40 for necessaries furnished Poor House.
Feb 12th, 1884 - Susan Robest and Lou Roberts admitted to the Poor House
Feb 12th 1884 - W. S. Paris paid $32.20 for jail fees.
Feb 13th 1884 - Mary M. Mullers paid $.41 for sweeping out the Court.
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Feb 13th 1884
J. P. Brooke paid $33 legal services rendered to the County for W. H. Nesbit vs J. L. Hagood
Feb 16th 1884 - W. S. Paris paid $.60 for jail fees
Feb 26th 1884 - W. A. Porter paid $10.25 for publishing Grand July Presentments and road
citation.
Feb 26th 1884 - J. P. Castleberry paid $8.87 for work at the Poor House.
March 4th 1884 - J. W. Rainwater paid $20 months wages for Superintendent of Poor House.
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March 4th 1884 - J. P. Castleberry paid $4.70 cents for work at the Poor House.
March 4th 1884 - W. S. Paris paid $3.00 for jail fees
March 4th 1884 - Link Ridgeway paid $1.25 for cleaning out the Poor House.
March 5th 1884 - P. Mayfield paid $.50 for 5 pounds of clover seed for Court House.
March 12th 1884 - R. Otwell $.40 to pay freight on one box of books (Acts of 1883)
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