McMINN COUNTY

These Road Orders are brought to you via the diligent transcription work of Ms. Judy Brown.

We have not, as yet, located additional road orders for the time period between 1833 & 1841. In 1841 “Certificates” began being issued and these are available at the McMinn Historical Society archives.

Research on these early roads has revealed that most were built directly between communities and post offices. The federal government required and funded ‘postal or federal roads’. These post roads are often called “Old Federal Roads”. This name is normally referring to roads that the federal government provided money for in order to maintain that particular road….or ‘post roads’.

The normal practice was for the McMinn County Commissioners to appoint county citizens to maintain a certain section of a particular road. They would then provide funds to that citizen to do the maintenance. These people were called ‘Overseers’. If an Overseer didn’t have ‘hands’ to work the road then the Commission would order ‘bounds of hands’ from someone living near them. These ‘bounds of hands’ would be people working on their lands, such as slaves. Most of the people providing ‘hands’ were the well-to-do slave owners.

You will also see a few references to citizens being provided funds to maintain bridges. These bridges would have been very necessary on the eastern side of the county as the two main streams, the Chestuee and Conasauga, tended to flood large areas of land several times each year.

Some of these roads were already in existence having been built by the Cherokee Indians prior to the 1819 treaty that ceded the land that created Monroe and McMinn Counties. The “Old Federal” was built in 1804 by the Federal government & Cherokee Nation. The Unicoi Turnpike in Monroe County to the Carolina’s provided the means for travel between the western and eastern sides of the Appalachians and has been used for hundreds of years.

The Cherokee Agency’s re-location from Kingston, TN to Agency Creek in then Rhea (now Meigs) County then the moved to the Lewis Ross Reservation at Charleston, Bradley Co., TN., saw the creation of roads that allowed mixed blood Cherokee’s living off Nation lands access to the Agency. The Old Federal Road on the east side of McMinn Co. allowed access to Georgia but require crossing Indian lands. Special permission was required by the Agent in charge before people were allowed to cross into Indian lands. So this reveals that some of the roads did exist prior to county formation.

The earliest churches and cemeteries also help reveal where some of the earliest roads actually passed through. In the southeast, the church was the controlling factor in the lives of early settlers. The church controlled the behavior of it’s members…or, at least, attempted to. The land the churches sat on was usually donated by the land owner who was key in beginning that church. Many left land for the church and/or cemetery in their estates. It is obvious that early settlers would have built the churches on existing roads so people could get to them.

Between 1819 and 1838 is a period of time in which McMinn County had Cherokee mixed blood families and white families living near one another so it won’t be unusual to see men like Caleb Starr mentioned in these road orders. Caleb Starr had married Nancy Harlin the granddaughter of Cherokee Beloved Woman, Nancy Ward. John Walker was a founding father of McMinn County and a grandson of Nancy Ward.

The “Stock Road” is another interesting piece of regional history. It was said that it was built by A.N. Armstrong but this isn’t factual. He purchased a ferry in the 1840’s, so ‘history’ has dubbed the Stock Road as Armstrong Road. This road did lead past the property of William Armstrong and where Bethsalem Church is now. The Stock Road left the Old Federal Road a “Few miles south of Madisonville”. It’s design was to circumvent the constant flooding of Chestuee Creek. Where the Old Federal stayed on the eastern side of the county the Stock Road stayed on the north & west side of Chestuee Creek. It had ‘Stands’ every 8 miles….as did the Old Federal. The reason for this was that this distance was considered a maximum distance livestock could be driven in a day’s time. This road ran southward through McMinn County and was near where the Armory is today on Hwy. 30. It traveled down the basic path of Piney Grove Road to Luskville and Pinhook farm to cross the Hiwassee River at Patton’s Ferry just down river from the mouth of the Ocoee River and Chestuee Creek. From there it stayed on the west side of the Ocoee and the Blue Ridge Divide to re-join the Old Federal Road near Fort Morrow (Marr) and McNairs Stand.

The “Connection Road” was a road built from Columbus toward the Athens to Tellico Plains Road. It ran, basically, the path that Wesleyanna Road runs now to proceed up Foreman’s Creek (now Foeman’s Ck) toward James Chestnut’s farm(near the junction of Zion Hill and old Etowah Rod) and Zion Hill church (est. 1826) to intersect with the Athens to Tellico Plains Postal Road. So, roughly, it was Wesleyanna and Zion Hill Roads.

The Athens to Starr’s road was on and near the Old Etowah Road. There were post offices at Cobb’s at the junction of Cane and Conasauga Creeks and, later, at Wolverton near the Prospect community though none was recorded at Starr’s. Traces of this old road can still be found just east of Etowah….running parallel to New Mecca Pike or Hwy 210. Conasauga Church was formed in 1829 and would have been on or near the Columbus to Tellico Plains Road.

The Road from Columbus to Tellico Plains ran up the Conasauga Creek Valley (Foot of the Mountain Road). Since crossing the Conasauga Creek would be a challenge during the best conditions when it came to horse and wagons the debate is still occurring as to it’s precise path. Although we do know that it would have gone to the Jalapa community (now Brown Hill)

Cantrell’s Crossroads at the Williamsburg community just west of Etowah was the intersection of the road from Cobb’s Post office and the Starr’s to Athens road. The road to Cobb’s from Cantrell’s did not extend beyond Cantrell’s).

The exact location of Stinson’s Bridge isn’t precisely known. Common sense and tentative research has it at the Chestuee Creek crossing east of Athens. It was likely the junction of the Starr’s Road and the Tellico Plains Road.

Rudd’s Lane likely ran from the Chestuee Creek crossing near Stinson’s Bridge and ran southward to connect with the Stock Road (Piney Grove).

Research has revealed that the earliest post roads were located somewhat near where they are located now-a-days but not exactly. Differences of a few yards to a few hundred yards exist.

And whereas he Court now here have duly weighed and deliberately considered the interest and policy of the State of Tennessee in emancipating the said Lawson and whereas the Chairman or Presiding Justice of Our Court have reported upon said petition as prescribed by Act of Assembly. It is therefore unanimously Ordered adjudged and decreed by the Court that said Lawson be held and deemed free and entitled to all privileges and immunities that other free people of Color in the State of Tennessee are entitled to or enjoy and therefore came Tidence Lane and Solomon Bogort and gave bond approved of by the Court and in accordance with the act of assembly in such cases made and provided.

Ordered by the court that William Orr be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Stinsons Bridge in the room of Thomas Wakefield resigned from the mouth of Rudds land to Stinson Bridge and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had. 2 class.

Ordered by the Court that Robert R. Coldwell be appointed overseer of the road in room of Roland Lardmore resigned from Elisha Dodson Mill to the four mile tree and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had. 2d class.

Ordered by the Court a majority of the Justices being present that John W. McDonald be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Firestones to Pattons ferry in the room of Saml Rose resigned from the I jht Mill post to esqr. Cantrells and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had. 1^st Class.

Ordered by the Court that Baker Armstrong be appointed Overseer of the road leadng from Athens to Starr in the room of Johnathan White resigned from Stephenson’s bridge to Gabriel Cantrells and apply to David Cantrell esqr. For a bound of hands. 2 Class.

Ordered by the Court that Aron McKeehan be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Madisonville in the room of Saml Elder, resigned to work the same part of the road and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had. 1^st Class.

Ordered by the Court that Richard Morgan be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Kelys ferry to Calhoun in the room of Joseph Bullard resigned from the Top of Spring Creek ridge to Calhoun and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had. 2d class.

Ordered by the court that James Lee be appointed Overseer of the road leading from John Walkers on Spring Creek to Saml Workmans in room of James Walker new road from the top of Spring Creek ridge to said Workmans and apply to Saml Workman esqr. for a bounds of hands. 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that Robert Reid be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to _______ in room of Mark T. Brewer resigned from John Pickenses ______ and apply to Henry Bradford esqr. For a bounds of hands. 1^st Class.

Ordered by the court a majorit of the Justices being present that Samuel Hardy be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to the Telico Plains in room of Maravill Coffey resigned from the forks of the road at Samuel Pratons to Middle reek and have the same bound of hands the former overseer had 1^st Class.

Ordered by the Court that Samuel Wilson be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Calhous in room of Jessee Dodson resigned from the six mile tree ____ the mile tree and have the same bounds hands the former Overseer had 1^st Class

Ordered by the Court that Dugal McPhail be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Nathl Smiths to Gillespies ferry roads to begin at Ambler Casses (Casey’s) and work said road to James Dyers and have the same bounds the former Overseer had 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that Robert Crow be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Nathaniel Smiths to Gillespies ferry road to Commence at James Dyers and work said road to the County line and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that Saml H. Dickey be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Lowrys ferry to Pattons ferry ln of the room of William Barker resigned from Saml Dickeys to the river and apply to Jacob Moore Esqr. For a bounds of hands 1^st Class.

Ordered by the Court a majority of the Justices being present that John E. Cate be appointed Overseer of the road leading Athens to Washington in room of Abraham Slack resigns from the Middle of Mouse Creek to Jonathan Evanses old place and apply to Jesse H. Benton esqr. For a bounds of hands the former Overseer had. 1^st Class.

Ordered by the Court the majority of the Justices being present that Samuel Anderson be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Lowrys ferry to Collumbus in room of Joseph Copeland resigned from the 15 mile post to ______ and apply to John Hill esqr for a bounds of hands. 1^st Class.

Ordered by the Court that James Chesnut be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Pattons ferry to Telico in room of Thomas Rains resigned to work the same part of the road and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer hand ___ Class

Ordered by the Court a majority of the Justices being present that Andrew Lawson be appointed Overseer of the road leading from the lick fork of Rogers Creek to County line in room of James Small resigned and apply to Daniel Newman esqr. For a bounds of hands. 3^rd Class.

Ordered by the Court a majority of the Justices being present that Elisha Melton be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Collumbus in room of Henry Farmer resigned from the top of the ridge near Dearmon’s to the center of the bridge on Chestooe (Chestuee) near George Bowmans and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 1^st Class.

Ordered by the Court that Thomas L. Rhea be appointed Overseer of the road leading from the following road near Pickings bridge to George Longs and apply to James Senter esqr. For a bounds in room of Lewis Pain resigned. 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that the report of a Jury of View appointed at the last Session of this Court to view and mark a road of the 2d Class commencing at Old Mr. Masoners leading the nearest and best way to intersect the Spring Creek road & be confirmed.

Ordered by the Court that Bing Newton be appointed Overseer of the road leading from old Mr. Masoners intersecting the Spring Creed road near Willis Burks from said Masoners to near Peter Odins and apply to James Billingsley esqr. For hands. 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that John M. Love be appointed Overseer of the road leading from old Mr. Masoners intersecting the Spring Creek road John Roberts (Note: The word at was left out between Road and John Roberts) from Peter Odins to said Burks and apply to James Billingsley esqr. For hands 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that the report of a Jury of view appointed at the last Session of this Court to view and turn a part of the road leading from Morgantown to Athens be confirmed.

Ordered by the Court that John May Owen May Wm Weaver Wm. Shamblin Sr. John White and Tyler Drake be appointed a Jury of View to view and turn a part of the road leading from Bowrys ferry to Collumbus on the land of M. G. Bradford and report to the next Session of this Court.

Ordered by the court that George Thomas be appointed Overseer of the road leading form Jones ___have the following bounds of hands _______ road to wit Squire Kelley Aron Mathews John Beele and Natham Perere Jesse Anderson Richard Richlands ____ Wm Jonagin and John Hoyl.

Ordered by the Court that Sperling Camp Hicks Peter Hambright William Hampton and Michal _____ be appointed a Jury of View an marker a road commencing at the corner of Sterling Camps field on Hiwassee river the most and best way to intersect a road at Jacob Cooks below Searberrys Mill and report to the next Session of this Court.

Elijah Walker and John Arnwine who ware appointed executors of and by the last will and testament of Wm. Orr deceased came into Court and entered into bond with Security approved by the Court and took the oath prescribed by law &c

Saml Workman and James Grigg Commissioners appointed to settle with John Walker Guardian for Elizabeth Mur0phy returned into Court their report wich is ordered to be registered.

Joseph Minze and Ferry Matlock Commissioners appointed to settle with John Neil Guardian for George Bunch returned into Court their report which is ordered to be registered.

William H Powell and Doctor W. L. Powell minor children of Benjamin Powell deceased came into Court and asked to be permitted to chose a Guardian for themselves none having been appointed heretofore and the Court after examination having been made find that Said William H.Powell and Doctor W. L. Powell are _____ more than fourteen ears of age and under the age of twentyone yers there _____ allowed to each of said minors to chose the own Guardians whereupon in open court they each Voluntarily selected and chose George W. Powellof McMinn County and the said George W. Powell came into Court and entered into bond ___ the sum of ____ hundred dollars with John _____ and is _____ guardian to each of said minors _____

Of the road leading from Capt. Cobbs to William Shamblin Sr. and apply to Wm. Bradford esqr. for a bounds of hands 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that Hesekiah c. Cook be appointed overseer of the road leading from Collumbus to Telico Plains from Starrs Bridge to the 3 miles post and apply to David A. Cobbs esqr. For a bounds of hands 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the Ordered by the court that Daniel White be appointed overseer of the road leading from the Coaling Ground above Thompsons Iron Works to the County line in a direction to Madisonville apply to Wm. H. Cooke esqr. For a bounds of hands 2^nd class.

Ordered by the Court that William Price be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Calhoun in room of Saml Jamison removed from the 3 mile tree to the 6 mile tree and apply to Saml Workman esqr. For a bounds of hands 1^st Class.

Ordered by the Court that Wm. Bates be excused from serving as a juror at the present session of this Court.

Ordered by the Court that Martin Senter be released from any further Guardianship for the minor children of Isaac W. Fyffe deceased.

Ordered by the Court that an order heretofore made authorizing the clerk to issue a certificate to Joseph Bullard agent for Richard and Polly Morgan paupers be recinded and that Certificate Issue to William Potter as agent fo the said Richard & Polly Morgan. Certificate to issue for the time he lived in proportion he having dyed on the 12^th May and certificate to issue to Polly for the whole Yr.

Ordered by the Court that all persons not having given in their Taxes for 1831 give in the same and pay over the tax to George Bowman collector for said year, whose duty tit shall be to keep a list and account for the same.

Ordered by the court a majority of the Justices being present that the following named men be released from the payment of Taxes for the year 1831 To wit, Isaac Henderson 1white pole Maxmillion Rector 1 black pole, Wm. Dodson Esqr 1 white pole James Officer 1 white pole and 104 acres of land, John Miller a white pole Joseph Hisaw 1 Black Pole John Goode 1 Black Pole, and that the Clerk make out and Issue a copy of the same to collecter and that said collector if he has received any of the above Tax that he refund the same to the proper person.

Ordered by the Court that Andrew Cowan be released from any further Guardianship for the minor children of Reubin Johnson deceased &c

The Court then proceeded to appoint the following named men Constables for McMinn County To Wit, George W. Kirksey for Childresses Company and James McDaniel for Mulkies Company, who came into Court and entered into bond with Security approved of by the Court and took the necessary oaths of office.

Ordered by the Court that the forepart of tomorrow be set a part for County business.

Court met pursuant to adjournment present the worshipful John Miller William Dodson John Arnwine and Saml Workman esqrs. Justices &c

Saml Frazure Esqr. Came into Court and took the oath of a practicing attorney at this barr.

Ordered by the court a majority of the Justices being present that A. N. Armstrong be appointed overseer of the road leading from Hiwassee up Chestooe Valley in room of George Reid resigned from the river to William Bells and apply to James McCartney esqr. For a bound of hands.

Ordered by the court that A. N. Armstrong be released from the payment of Tax on one town lot for the year 1831.

Ordered by the Court that John Miller and Joab Hill Commissioneers appointed to settle with the administrator of the estate of William Burch deceased have power after said Settlement takes place to distribute all monies on hands equally amongst the heirs of the estate of Said William Burch deceased, and report.

Ordered by the Court that Saml Workman esqr. Be appointed to give Adolphus McClatchey overseer of road a bounds of hands.

Application being made for an appropriation to Samuel M. Gautt, Clerk of the Circuit court and others in the bill of cost specified in the case of the State against William and James Hiller of $65.37 cts and the question being taken stands thus Ays 11, Noes 1 Those voted in the affirmative are Jackson Smith, William Lowry, Jessee H. Benton, John Miller, Robert M. Swan, James H. Fyffe, Saml Workman and Uriah Johnson. Those who voted in the negative are Wm. H. Cooke. It is therefore ordered by the Court that certificate Issue to said Saml M. Guatt for the aforesaid Sum of $65-37 to County trustee to be paid out of any monies in the Treasure not otherwise appropriated.

Application being made for an appropriation of fifty dollars for the purpose of building a bridge across Mouse Creek near lanes Old Mill on the leading from Athens to Washington and the question being taken stands thus Eyes 12 Noes One. Those who voted in the affirmative are James McCartney Jessee H. Benton John Miller Jackson Smith John Arnwine William Lowry Daniel Newman Wm. Dotson James H. Fyffe Wm. E. Cooke Uriah Johnson and Aron Haynes. Those who voted in the negative are Saml Workman. It is therefore ordered by the Court that Certificate issue Abraham Slack Tidence Lane and John Miller -------------appointed by the Court to superintend the building of said bridge for the aforesaid sum of fifty dollars to county Trustee to be paid out of the bridge Tax, to be paid when said bridge is completed, ordered to issue and be numbered.

Was this day duly acknowledged in open Court by Robert Stepheson the maker thereof and admitted of record that be certified for Registration.

Ordered by the Court that Roland Burnett be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Kingston in room of T. C. Lane resigned, from Cates Mill to William Joneses and apply to John Neil esqr for a bounds of hands 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the Court a majority of the Justices being present that Robert M. Swan and Abraham Barb esquires be appointed to apportion hands between Joseph Smith and Arch McKeener Overseers.

Ordered by the Court that Robert W. McClary and George Bowman be appointed commissioners to settle with William Maples administrator of the estate of Johnathan Allen deceased and report to the next session of this Court.

Ordered by the court that James Billingsley esqr. be appointed to give Bing Newton and John M. Love Overseers a bounds of hands.

Ordered by the Court that Daniel Newman esqr. Be appointed to give John Richardson Overseer a bounds of hands.

Ordered by the Court that Turner Clamer be released from the payment “a pole tax for the year1831 also Daniel M. Prather from the payment of a pole Tax for 1831.

Ordered by the Court that John Roberts be excused from serving as a Juror at the present session of this Court. The Court proceeded to appoint the following named men constables for McMinn County to wit: Joseph Minge for Jamisons Company. Barnetts Com. Samuel Wilson. Stephensons Co. Levi R. Bowman all of whom came into Court and entered into bond with security approved of by the Court and took the oaths prescribed by law.

Ordered by the Court that Jonathan Hugh be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Calhoun to Washington in the room of James Seaborn resigned from Rogers Creek to the County line and have the same bounds of hands as the former Overseer had 2^nd Class.

Ordered Ordered by the Court that Allen Mitchell be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to ___________ in the rom of John Miller resigned from the and of the line at Dickersons to George Longs and apply to James Senter eqr for a bounds of hands. 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that James Crocket be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to the Telico Plains in the room of William Killingsworth resigned from the ford of Chestooe Creek to the Federal road and apply to John Hill esqr. for a bounds of hands. 2^nd Class

Ordered by the Court that William Trout be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Sweetwater to David Wilsons on the Morganton road from Daniel Lowrys field to said Wilsons in the room of John Grigslew removed and have the same bounds of hands the former overseer had 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that Isaac Hill be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Blairs ferry in the room of Elias Preswell resigned from the forks of the road near Shearmans to the 3-1/2 mile tree and apply to Joab Hill esqr. for a bounds of hands 2d Class.

Ordered by the Court that Terry Brock be appointed Overseer of the road from Kellys ferry road to Walkers ferry on the Hiwassee river and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the court that John Dickerson be appointed Overseer fo the road leading from Athens to Washington in the room of Larkin Tailor resigned from Eavanes old place to Rogers Creek and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 1^st Class.

Ordered by the Court that Samuel Thomas be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Calhoun in the room of Henry Amarine resigned from the 3 mile tree to the 11 mile tree and the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 1^st Class.

Ordered by the Court that Andrew Hooper to appointed Overseer of the road leading from Sheltons up Rogers Creek in the room of John Seaborn resigned from Sheltons to James Bonners and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 1nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that John M. Courtney be appointed Oerseer of the road leading from Calhoun to the ford of Mouse Creek in room of Asburry A. Atkinson resigned from Calhoun to the fourd of said Creek and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 1nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that Elijah Cate be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Calhoun to Blains ferry in the room of John b. Cate resigned from the foard of the Creek at Gleags to the 2 mile post and apply to Joab Hill esqr. for a bounds of hands. 1^st class.

Ordered by the Court that John H. Dogan be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Collumbus to Lowrys Ferry in the room of the Abner Logan resigned from the six mile tree to the nine mile tree and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had. 1^st Class

Ordered by the court that James White be appointed Overseer of the road from john Grishams to Andrew Bighams and apply to David Senter esqr. for a bounds of hands 2^nd class.

Ordered by the Court that Albert Plowman be appointed Overseer of the road from Andrew Bighams down the Meddow fork to Brinlees Mill and apply to James Senter esqr for a bounds of hands 2nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that David C. Wasson be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Madisonville in the room of Samuel Frazier resigned from Dixons branch to the fork of the road at jessee Mayfields and have the same bounds of hands heretofore assigned to him by Wm. Lowry esqr. 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that the report of a Jury of View appointed at the last session of this Court to view and turn a part of the road leading from Lowrys ferry to Collumbus on the land of Henry C. Bradford be confirmed also that Henry C. Bradford open and turn said road at his own expense.

Ordered by the Court that Christopher Huffaker John F. Dickey Thomas Gilbreath William Bolden William Mulkey Richard Gibbs and William Wallar be appointed a Jury of View to view and turn a part of the road leading from Collumbus to Lowrys ferry on the lands of Joseph Cobb, Jnr and report to the next session of this Court.

Ordered by the court that John Courtney John Wear Samuel Wear Silas Morgan Charles Taylor Terry Brock and David Wear be appointed a Jury of View and turn a part of the road leading from Walkers Ferry p Spring Creek on the land of John McDowell Commencing at said McDowells Spring to intersect the Spring Creek road at near Robert Walkers and report

Ordered by the Court that Daniel Pierce George R. Box Alexander C. Robeson Caswell Jonagin Reubin Casaday and Aron Parker be appointed a Jury to View and turn a part of the road leading from the Cedar Springs to Martins Mill on the land of Robert Reid and report to the next session of this Court.

Ordered by the court that Nathaniel White be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Fites bridge to David Hoyls from said bridge to an oak tree about one hundred yards this side of Foremans Creek and apply to David Cantrell esqr, for a bounds of hands. 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that James Miller be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Fites bridge to David Hoyls, from an oak tree one hundred yards this side Foremans Creek to David Hoyls and apply to David Cantrell esqr for a bounds of hands 2^nd Class

Ordered by the Court that, Reuben Casaday James Stead Wm. Rudd, Charles Bogard & James Dearman be appointed a Jury of view to view and turn a part of the road leading from Atkin W. Hambrights ferry leaving the old road at the Corner of Steads field and thence through or nearly so to the line between John R. Howard and the land of Is. W.Fyffe thence on the line between him and the heirs of Fyffe to intersect the old road near the fork of the road near town and report to the next term of this Court.

Ordered by the Court that Chrisley Baker Fleming Gibbs James Wood, James Burk, William Jones and Daniel Williams be appointed a Jury of View to view and turn the road beginning at the bridge near Chrisley Bakers to Daniel Williams on the land of James G. Harris, Jur. And report to the next session of this Court.

Daniel Bradley esqr. tendered to the Court his resignation in writing as justice of the Peace for McMinn County which was except of by the Court.

Ordered by the Court that the report of Jury appointed at the last session to view and mark a road of the 2^nd Class from the Corner of Sterling Camps field to intersect a road near Jacob Cooks be confirmed.

Ordered by the court that Joshua James be appointed Overseer of the road leading from the corner of Sterlins Camps field to intersect a road near Jacob Cooks below Scarbroughs Mill and apply to Peter Hambright esqr for a bounds of hands. 2^nd Class

Court by the oath of Sam’l McConnell one of the subscribing witnesses there to admitted of record & contin’d for further probate.

Benjamin Hawkins and James Hawkins executors of the las will and testament of Benjamin Hawkins deceased returned into Court an Inventory of said estate sworn to t&c which is admitted of record and ordered to be registered.

On motion of James & Benjamin Hawkins executors of the last will and testament of Benjamin Hawkins deceased for leave to sell a Negro man named Jack, a Negro woman named Mima, one clock and two cows, property belonging to the estate of the said Benjamin Hawkins deceased for the purpose of paying a Judgment against said estate for costs &c

It is considered by the Court that said executors be authorized to sell the property above named for the purpose of paying the Judgment above mentioned and that a copy of this Order issue.

Ordered by the Court that the forepart of tomorrow be set apart for County business.

Court met pursuant to adjournment present the worshipful William Lowry John Miller, William Dotson John Arnwine, Samuel Workman & Ezekiel Spriggs esquires Justices

Ordered by the Court that William Cate be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Spring Creek from Nathan Sullins to the bridge over a small branch at Cateses old still house an apply to James D. Henley esqr for a bounds of hands 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the court that James Griffey be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Washington from Athens to the Middle of Lanes bridge in room of Jackson Smith reassigned and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 1^st Class.

Ordered by the court that Thomas Miller, Jacob Vinzant and James Grigg be appointed Commissioners to settle with George A. Shields Guardian for May C., Sara A., Christopher J., Arron H., &Benj. J. Shields and report to the next session of this Court.

John Courtney John Weir Saml Weir Silas Morgan, Charles Taylor, Terry Brock, and David Weir, who were appointed a Jury of view at the last session of this Court to view and turn a part of the Road leading from Walkers Ferry up spring Creek returned into Court their report which is confirmed.

Ordered by the Court that John Bower be appointed Overseer of the road leading from McCalls Spring to intersect the Gillispie road near Michael Sellerses, in the room of Jefferson Brandon resigned from McCalls to Sellerses the road to run down the creek by Levi Spencers house and apply to And. Crawford esq. for a bounds of hands, 3^rd Class.

Ordered by the Court that Saml McConnell, Edward __________, James Walling, Jessee Walling and George Baker be appointed a Jury of View to view and mark a road from Collumbus to Calhoun the nearest and best way, to intersect the old road near James Wallings and make report to the next Session of this Court.

Ordered by the Court that the report of a Jury of View appointed at the last Session of this Court to view & turn a part of the road leading from Columbus to Lowrys ferry, on the land of Joseph Cobb Jr. be confirmed.

Ordered by the Court that Robert H. Jorden be appointed overseer of the road leading from Calhoun to Blairs ferry in the room of Joseph Smith resigned from dry spring to the County line and apply to James H. Ragan esqr. for a bounds of hands. 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the court that Reese Pickins be appointed overseer of the road leading from near Capt. Cobbs to the Telico Plains in the room of Stewart Hardy resigned from the forks of the road above Capt. Cobbs to 3 mile post and apply to David Cobb esc. For a bounds of hands. 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that Thomas Shelton be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Collumbus to Lowrys ferry in the room of James Slone resigned, from McConnels ferry land to the

__________________________________________________ Henry Bradford esqr for a bounds of _________________

Ordered by the court that Wilson Owens be appointed overseer of the road leading from Athens to Madisonville in the room of William Mayfield resigned from Athens to the 3 mile tree and apply to James A. Fyffe esqr for a bounds of hands lst Class.

Ordered by the court that Charles W. rice be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Madisonville in the room of A. J. Bellew resigned from Keiths field to Benj Isbells and have the bounds of hands the former Overseer had. 1^st Class.

Ordered by the that James O. Lewis be appointed overseer of the road leading from James A. Turnleys to Fieldins Mill in the room of James Blackburn resigned from said Tunnleys to the foot of a hill above Leffetiers and have the following bounds of hands to wit Wm. Dearmonds family, Geo. Colvilles family, Geo. Colville Jur James Wyatt, Arch Radons, James Stewart, John M. Love, George Canard Joseph Colville, Wallis Justices & John Lewis.

Ordered by the Court that William Kelly be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Thompsons Iron Works to intersect the Georgia road in room of John Campbell resigned from Jno. Hills to Maseys and apply to John Hill esqr for a bounds of hands 2^nd class.

Ordered by the Court that Henry Ellis be appointed overseer of the road leading from Athens to Starrs bridge in room of Wm. S. McBreer resigned from Lees bridge to Starns field and apply to C.Cantrell esqr for a bounds of hands. 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that David McInturff be appointed Overseer of the road leading up Spring Creek in room of Lewis Ramsey resigned to work the same part of the road and have the same bounds of hands the former overseer had 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that James Jones be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to the river below Scarbroughs Mill in the room of Richd Hicks resigned from Hankes to the river and have the same bounds of hands the former overseer had 2^nd class.

Ordered by the Court that George Plowman be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to John Hambrights in room of James Walker resigned from one fork of the road at Reids field to A. C. Robesons and have the same bounds of hands the former overseer had. 1^st Class.

Ordered by the Court that Asa Lawson be appointed overseer of the road leading from Athens to Washington in the room of Richd Lawson resigned from Rogers Creek to the two mile post and have the same bounds of hands the former overseer had. 1^st Class.

Ordered by the Court that Samuel Reid be appointed overseer of the road from Collumbus to where it intersects the Pattons ferry road in room of Robert Reid removed and apply to H. Bradford esqr. for a bounds of hands. 1^st Class.

Ordered by the Court that Saml Lessley be appointed overseer of the road leading from Collumbus to the Telico Plains in room of Jas. Lessley removed from Amos Rians to the County line and apply to Amos Rians esqr. for a bounds of hands. 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that Isaac Hill be released from the payment of a block pole tax for the year 1831.

Ordered by the Court that Danl Newman esqr. be appointed to give Daniel Stockdon overseer a bounds of hands.

Ordered by the Court that Elbert Brock be released from the payment of a Judgment of $34.00 obtained against him before James H. Fyffe esqr. for posting an estray and that he pay the cost of the warrant and of his order & that a copy issue &c.

The court appointed James F. Bradford & Urial Johnson, Commissioners for the purpose of setting with the Clerk of the County & Circuit Courts & Trustee of McMinn County for the year 1832.

Ord by the Court that a. C. Robison be appointed to take in a list of the Taxable property and polls in the bounds of Capt. Thompson Co. for 1832 A. H. Napier in the bounds of Capt. Mulkeys Co. and Jno. Morris in Capt. Stinsons Co. and make return in forty days fromthis date.

Ordd by the Court that David Cleage, Aleander D. Keys and Wm. Hogan be appointed Commissioners to settle with Sara __________ and James H. Reagon Adm & Administratress of the Rebeca Reiser, whereupon the parties their attornies appeard and after argument of council, and deliberation of the court it was ordered and decreed by the Court that said John McInturff and Rebeca Reiser from which said Judgment and decree of the Court the said John McInturff has prayed and obtained an appeal to the next term of the Circuit Court to be holden for the Court of McMinn at the Court house in Athens on the 4^th Monday of April next.

Ordered by the Court that tomorrow be set apart for County business. Court adjourned until tomorrow morning 9 Oclock.

Court met pursuant to adjournment present the worshipful William Lowry, Wm. Dodson & John Miller esqrs. Justices &c

The court proceeded to elect three of their own body as quorum let to do business for the year 1832 and did elect William Lowry, Abraham Barb and Saml McConnell

Ordered by the court that Charles Bogart be appointed overseer of the road leading from Athens to John Hambrights ferry from the forks of the road near town to the forks of road at Wm. P. Reids and apply to James H. Fyffe esqr for a bounds of hands 1^st Class

Ord’d by the Court that a part of the road leading from Elder’s to Birk’s tat lays between Porter’s and Birk’s be disannulled.

Ordered by the Court that all who serve as Jurors for the year 1832 be allowed seventy-five cents each Jr. day.

Ordered by the Court that Jessee H. Benton esqr. have forty days from this date to take in a list of the taxable property and polls in the bounds of Cap. Cruzes Co for 1832

Ordd by the Court that the tax for the year 1832 be the same as the Tax for the year 1831

Ord’d by the court that William Dodson esq. be appointed to give James Dyer Overseer a bounds of hands.

Ord’d by the Court that Daniel Newman esqr be appointed to give John Dickerson overseer a bounds of hands.

Ord’d by the Court that the Citizens have the Liberty to remove the whipping post from off the public square and place it on the Jail lot.

William H. Cook, tendered to the Court his resignation in writing as a Justice of the peace for McMinn County which was accepted by the Court

William Lowry tendered to the Court his redesignation in writing as Justice of the peace for McMinn county which was accepted by the Court.

Ordered by the court that A. M. Coffy James F. Bradford and Joseph M. Alexander be appointed Commissioners to settle with the administrators of the estate of Isaac W. Fyffe dead and report to the next session of this Court.

Ordered by the court that John McMahan be appointed overseer of the road leading from the top of Spring creek ridge near John Isoms pasing Daniel Ragans crossing Mouse Creek near Isaac Newmans to intersect the factory road at Foresters field and that he open said road and apply to John Miller esqr for bounds of hands 3^rd Class

Ordered by the court that Moses Long be appointed overseer of the road from Jackson Smiths to Jesse Hamiltons and have the same bounds of hands the former overseer had 2^nd Class

Ordered by the court that John Shelton, Thomas Lasley, Valentine Witt, Marchranda Thompson, John White, Nicholes Boring and Sam’l Thompson be appointed a Jury of View to view and alter a part of the road leading from Collumbus to the Tellico Plains to leave the old road on the land of Amos Ryan and intersect it again on the land of John Shelton and report to the next session of this Court.

Ordered by the Court that an order made at the last session of this Court appointing William Hogan, A. D. Keys, and David Cleage commissioners to settle with James H. Reagan, administrator and Sarah Holt administratrix of Irby Holt dec’d be revived and that they report to the next session of this Court.

Ordered by the court that Sam’l workman A. W. Hagler James Miller John S. Burnett and e. P. Burnett be appointed a jury of view to view and report to the present term of the Court the alteration in the road leading from Athens to Calhoun where the same passes through the plantation of Ezekiel Bates

The report of a jury of view appointed at the present session of this Court6 to view and report the alterations to the road leading from Athens to Calhoun where it runs through the plantation of E. Bates returned into Court their report which was confirmed.

Ordd by the court that Alx. H. Wilson be appointed overseer of the road leading from Athens to the head of Fork creek in the room of Sam’l Hale resigned from the branch at E. P. Wilsons to the County line and apply to Benj. Isbell esqr for a bounds of hands 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that Michael C. Derrick be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Thompson’s Iron Works John Hills in room of Meranda Thompson resigned from Thompsons to the center of the road and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 2^nd Class

Ordered by the Court that Lockmiller be appointed Overseer of the old Federal road from Goodson’s to the Cross roads of T. Lanes and apply to Jesse R. Benton esqr for a bounds of hands 2^nd Class

Ordered by the court that William Cate Jnr be appointed Overseer of the old Federal road, from the forks of the road by the Lands at Arnwines and apply to Jesse H. Benton eqr a bounds of hands 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that John Mathis, Joab Hill John La_____ Joseph Field John Neil andWm. Dodson be appointed a jury of view to view and mark a road of the 3d Class from Mat_____ Mill to Newmans Mill on Suee.

Ordered by the court that John McClellan be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Hambright’s ferry ___ the Hiwassee river in room of John Parkison resigned from the south end of Parkison’s bridge to the south end of McCallis bridge and apply to Thomas Miller esqr for a bounds of hands 1^st Class.

Ordered by the court that Alex Fite be appointed Overseer of the road leading from the corner of Rudd’s land on the Collumbus road to Fite’s bridge on Chestooe Creek in room of James McMahan resigned and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 2^nd Class.

____ Hicklins Mill up Mouse Creek of the land of James Cowan, Jnr. And report to the next session of this Court.

Ordered by the court that John S. Elder be appointed Overseer of the road from where Kinsy Moore formerly lived to Wm Burks in room of Joshua Guinn resigned, from Moors to the Spring Creek road and have the same bounds of hands the former overseer had.

Ordered by the court that Geo. Romer be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Sheltons up Rogers Creek in the room of Jacob Vanzandt resigned from Bonners Sprint to the place where said road intersects the Spring creek road and have the same bounds of hands as the former overseer had 2^nd Class.

Geo. Bowman, Tax Collector for 1832 reports that Saml McConnell and Alexd Wilson as not having given in their taxes for said year and that he received and acct. for the amt. of their taxes

Open Court by the oaths of George Bowman & Lei R. bowman the two subscribing witnesses there to admitted of record let it be certified for Registration.

The execution of a deed of conveyance from Wm. Smedley to G. D. Edgar for 70 acres of land in McMinn County was this day partly proven in open court by the oath of Jno. S. Burnett and continued for further probate.

To (deed 20 A. ) The execution of a deed of conveyance from Saml

Open Court by the maker thereof admitted of record let it be certified for Registration.

Ordd by the Court that the report of a Jury of View appointed at the present Session of this Court to view & straighten the road from Athens to R. H. Accademy be confirmed.

Ordd by the Court that James E. Thompson be appointed Overseer of the road leading from P. Reids field to Eastanallie Creek at Martins Mill in room of George Cox resiged and apply to A. C. Robeson esqr. for a bounds of hands. 2^nd Class.

Ordd by the Court that Bennett Cooper be appointed Overseer of the road leaving the Telico road at Smiths Mill and intersecting the Athens road at Robert Stinson in room of Jno. Cansler resigned and have the same bounds of hands the former Oversee had. 2^nd Class

Ordd by the court that Willis H. Wright be appointed overseer of the road leading from the top of the ridge near Robert Mansells to Robert Catesses in room of Samuel Madden resigned and apply to Jas. D. Henly esqr for a bounds of hands. 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the court that James Seaborn, Wm. D. Walker, Hardy S. Morris, Allen Wilob & Allin McNabb be appointed a Jury of view and straighten the road leading up Rogers Creek turning out at H S. Morrisis and commencing in at Absolem coxes to intersect the old road and report to the next session of this Court.

Ordd by the court that John Rice to appointed Overseer of the road leading ---- Calhoun to Athens from the mile tree of the line that divides Porter & Renfro and have the same bounds of hands the former overseer had. 1^st Class.

Ordered by the court that James Atkinson Wesley Kinmas, James Wallar, John Hamilton, Wm Johns and David Cowan be appointed a Jury ov View and turn a part of the road from ____

Ordered by the Court that the report of a juror of view appointed at the last session of this court ________________________ the road leading up Rogers Creek be confirmed.

Ordd by the court that Joseph Haynes be appointed Overseer of the road leading up Rogers Creek commencing at E. B. Morrises running up said creek to the load end of John Haynes field, and apply to John Seaborn esqr a bound of hands 2nd Class.

Ord’d by the court that John Haynes be appointed Overseer of the road leading up rogers Creed from the lower end of his field to intersect a road near Wm. Zesglers, and apply to John Seaborn esqr for a bounds of hands 2nd class.

Ordd by the Court that Henry Carroll be appointed Overseer of the road leading from N. Smiths to Gillespie’s ferry road to commence at Abner Caseys and work and work said road to James Dyers and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 2nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that Henry R. Porter be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Hicklin Mill to William Cates in room of William Rucker resigned, from Ruckers Bridge to the ford of the Creek and apply to Wilford Rucker esqr. for a bound of hands.

Ordered by the Court that George Colville Jnr. James Hawkins, John Atkinson, A. R. Turk and George A. Ghields be appointed a jury of view to view the old and new road upon the land of Col. Eadens running up Mouse Creek and report _________ to this Court which of said roads ought to be kept in repair as the public highway.

Ordered by the Court that he report of Jury of View appointed at the present session of this Court to view the old and new road upon the land of Col. Eadens and report which of said roads should be kept in repair returned into Court their report which is Confirmed.

Ordered by the Court that William Blair be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Calhoun up Mouse Creek from the forks of the road near James A. Turnley’s to the forks of the road near Hicklin’s Mill and that he work the old road crossing the creek immediately at Col. Eadens house and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 2nd Class.

Ordd by the Court that Ezekiel Bates be appo. Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Calhoun from Calhoun to the 3 mile post and apply to Sam’l Workman esqr for a bounds of hands 1st Class.

Ordd by the court that the road lading from McClatchys by way of Bayles to Calhoun be disannulled.

Ordd by the court that Lewis Ross be permitted to open a new ferry landing on the Hiwassee river of Calhoun on his own land at any pace he may choose above above the old landing.

Ordd by the Court Jesse W. Edington, Sam’l Workman and Isaac Huffmaker be appointed commissioners to lay out one years maintainance to Elizabeth Varnell, widow of John Vannell decd and report the next session of this Court.

Ordd by the court that Ames Ryan and Jno. Hill be appointed to apportion hands between M.O. Darrick and Wm Kelly Overseer.

Ordd by the court that the clerk of _____ Court have power to take in list of taxable property and polls from all persons who have failed to give in accordance of law until the 1st day of Nov. next, and correct all errors of any kind touching the taxes for the year, 1832, and that he examon all applicants upon oath.

Ordered by the Court that the road leading from Wm. Bates to Jas. A. Turnley’s be dis-annuled.

Ordd by the Court that the part of the road leading from Athens to Hambrights ferry on Hiwassee running through the land belonging to John Howard and J. W. Fyffe’s being not yet opened wide enough for a first class road be as it now is until the next session of this Court and that the overseer of said road be released from his liability to a presentment on account o said road not being opened to a sufficient width.

Ordd by the Court that Daniel Newman andJoshua Guinn esqrs. Be appointed to apportion hands between Daniel D. Stockden an J. S. Elder Overseers &c

Ordd by the court that Benj Isbell and Robert M. Swann esqrs be appointed to assign Aron McKeehen Overseer on the state road a bounds of hands.

Application being made for an appropriate to Robert Renfro Corinor (coroner) of McMinn County for holding an inquest over the body of an infant child daughter of Mary Kelly of five dollars and the question being taken stands thus Ays 21, Noes none. It is therefore ordered by the Court that certificate issue to Robert Renfro for th aforesaid sum of five dollars to County trustee to be paid out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated.

The Court appointed Geo. Colville Jnr a Constable in the bounds of Capt. Smiths Co for the succeeding two years, who came into Court and entered into bonds with securitys approved of by the court and took the necessary oaths of office the Court appointed Joseph McCully a constable for McMinn County in the bounds of Capt. McCully Co.

Ezekiel Spriggs tendered to the Court his resignation in writing as Justice of the Peace McMinn County which is accepted of by this Court

Ordd by the Court a majority of the justices being present that and concurring therein that Sterling Sams, Ezekiel Bonner James Hicks Hardy S. Morris, ______________ , Reubin Cassada, Robert Renfro, Benj. Hawkins Geo r. Cox, Daniel Pierce, David Patterson and Little Berry _______ be appointed a Jury of View the old and new road lading up Mouse Creek upon the land of Archibald Eadens to commence at or near the corner of said Eadens’ land and to satisfy themselves which is the levillist and best road and which of aid roads ought to be established and should they upon such examination believe the old road the best road and that it ought to be the public road, that they then take into consideration what damage the aid Eadens is entitled to out of the County treasury for damages by him sustained and report to the next session of this court.

Ordered by the court that Jonathan Longly be appointed overseer of the road in room of Robert R. Coldwell resigned from Elisha Dodsons Mill to the four mile tree and have the same bounds of hands the former overseer had 2nd Class.

Ord’d by the court that Isham Trotter be appointed Overseer of the road leaving the Rites bridge road near Thomas Marstens and intersecting the Lowry and Patten ferry road near Robert Ashes and have the same bounds of hands the former overseer had. 2nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that James Dearmond be appointed overseer of the road leading from Athens to Columbus in the room of Elisha Melton resigned, from the top of the ridge near Dearmons to the senter of the bridge on Chestooe nar Geo. Bowmans and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 1st Class.

Ordered by the Court Moses Long be appointed Overseer of the road from Jackson Smiths cotton jin to the widow Campbell’s line and apply to Jackson Smith esqr for a bound of hands. 2nd Class.

Ordd by the Court that Henry Jolly be appointed Overseer of the road leading rom Lowry’s ferry to Patton’s ferry in room of Sam’l H. Dickey resigned, from Sam’l Dickey’s to the river, and apply to Jacob Moore esqr. for a bound of hands 1st Class.

Ordd by the court that David Smith be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Pattons ferry to Lowrys ferry in the room of R.W. McClary resigned, from the six mile tree to the eight mile tree, and apply to Henry Bradford esqr for a bound of hands 1st class.

Ordd by the Court that James Orr be appointed Overseer on the road leading from Sweet Water to David Wlson’s on the Morgantown road in room of Thomas D. Wiseman reigned, from the head of Sweet Water to Daniel Lowrys field and have the same bound of hands the former Overseer had. 1nd Class.

Ordd by the Court that Thomas G_____ be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Nat Smith by Matlocks mill to the County line in room of Isaac Anderson resigned from Smiths to Matlocks mill and have the same bound of hands the former overseer had. 3rd Class.

Ordd by the court that Michael Basinger be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Columbus in room of Jacob Hoss resigned, from Athens to 3 mile tree and have the same bounds of hands the former overseer had 1st Class.

Ordd by the Court that John Crawford be appointed Overseer of the west half of the street in the town of Athens running with the middle row of lots and have all the hands within said bounds to work said streets, allies &c in room of Wm W. Anderson resigned.

Ordd by the court that Asa Richards be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Smith’s Mill to Stinson’s bridge in room of Sam’l Brnett resigned, from Smith’s Mill to More’s Mill and apply to R. M. Swan esqr for a bounds of hands 2nd class

Ordd by the court that Thomas Hoyl be appointed overseer of the road leading from Collumbus to Tellico Plains in room of Hesekiah C.cook rsigned from Starr’s bridge to the 3 mile post and apply to D.A. Cobb esqr for a bounds of hands 2nd Class.

Ord’d by the Court that Richd Rothwell be appointed Overseer of the rod leading from the lick fork of Rogers Creek to the county line in room of Andrew Lawson resigned and apply to Daniel Newman esqr for a bounds of hands 3rd Class

Ordd by the Court that Abraham Fox be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Collumbus to Calhoun in room of Drury Wheat resigned, from Collumbus to Chestooe Creek and that he open and work said road and apply to Henry Bradford esqr for a bounds of hands 2nd Class

Ordd by the court that Nely Chrisman be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Formens iron works in room of Leander S. Gooden resigned, from the middle of Mouse Creek to the county line and apply to Daniel Newman esqr for a bounds of hands 2n Class.

Ordd by the court that Silbert Cuize be appointed overseer of the road leading from Athens to Washington in room of Jno E. Cates resigned, from the middle Mouse Creek to Eavanes old place and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 1st Class

Ordd by the Court that Gideon Cate be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Stinson bridge inroom of Wm. Orr resigned, from the mouth of _____ lane to Stinsons bridge and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 2nd Class

Ordd by the court that Jesse Billingsley be appointed Overseer of the road leading down Rogers Creek in room of Nathaniel Bramblet resigned and work to the same part of the road and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 2nd class

Ordd by the Court that Jesse Boone be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to the Tellico Plains in room of Sam’l Hardy resigned, from the forks of the road at Prators to Middle Creek and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 1st. Class

Ordd by the court that John Cass be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Collumbus to Tellico Plains in room of Elisha White resigned, from the two mile post to Elliotts old place and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 2nd Class

Ordd by the Court that Geo. Cox be appointed Overseer of the road leading up Mouse Creek in room of Wesley Kinman resigned, from Hicklins Mill to the fords of said creek and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 2nd Class

Ordd by the court that Amos Hambright be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Hambrights ferry on Hiwassee from the south end of McCollim’s bridge to the river and have the same bounds of hands the former overseer had 1st Class

Ordd by the court that Wm. Langford be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Lowry’s ferry to Collumbus in room of Josiah Patty from Carruth’s saw mill to the 15 mile tree and have the same bounds of hands the former overseer had. 1st Class

Ordd by the court that James Barnett be appointed overseer of the road leading from Collumbus to Tellico Plains in room of Moses Parris resigned from the 2 mile post at Thompsons to Starrs bridge and have the same bounds of hands the former overseer had 2nd Class

Edward Elms was this day appointed guardian for patsy and Henderson Cansler minor orphans who came into Court and entered into bond with security approved of by the court &c.

Ordd by the court that Jesse Dodson, Jonathan Couch A. R. Turk, Ambrose Agee and William Stephenson be appointed a jury of view to view and turn the road on the land of Thomas Miller and to report to the next session of this court.

Ordd by the Court that Allen C. Goss be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Kingston from Cates mill on Little Mouse Creek to Wm Jones and have the same bounds of hands the former overseer had 2nd Class.

Newton Armstrong who petitioned there for is permitted to established a ferry on Hiwassee river on his own land.

Ordd by the Court that James Shadle Elijah Cate, Brittian Davis, John Robeson and Noah Fisher be appointed a jury of view to view and turn a part of the road leading from Athens to Blair’s ferry on the land of Russle Hurst and report to the next session of this Court

And Wm. J. Stephenson the subscribing witnesses thereto admitted of record let it be certified for Registration.

Ordd by the court that Hayman Baily be appointed overseer of the road leading from Isaac Huffakers old place to Wm. T. McCullys saw mill in room of Sol. Farnsworth resigned and apply to Sam’l Workman esqr for a Bounds of hands 2nd Class

Ordd by the court that a road of 3rd Class established leaving the Eastanallie Valley road to A. C. Robeson the appointed overseer of said road and apply to A. C. Robeson esqr for a bounds of hands

Ordd by the Court that Larkin Taylor, David Moore, Allen Dennis, Tapley Gregory, Charles Havens, Thomas Roberts, be appointed a jury of view to view and ____________ commencing at Cornelious Hafleys from thence down Spring Creek so as to intersect the Athens Spring Creek road near

Ordd by the court that Stephen Farris, Ezekiel Bonner, Joseph Hayne, Jame Seaborn and Henry __________ be appointed jury of view and mark a 2nd Class road from David Stewards to Wm Karrs still house at the Rhea county line to intersect with the post road leading from said Karrs still house to James Cowans post office, and report to the next session of this Court.

Ordd by the Court that the following named men be summoned to attend at the next session of this Court as jurors to wit, Capt. Shearmans Co, Tandy rice, Capt Gautt Co, Wm Douglass, Capt Wallings Co, Abr’m Barnes, Capt. Thompson’s Co, Little Berry Moore Capt. Burk’s Co, Allen Wear, Capt.

Jamison’s Co Wm Foster Capt. Wm Firestones Co, Jonas Hoyl D. Firestones Co. Jams Chesnutt, Capt. Cunnighams Co, John McMinn Jr. Capt Cruizes Co, Gilbert Cruize, Capt Barnetts Co, Israel Smith Capt. Ewings Co, Thomas Mastin and Wm Bolding Capt. Farrises Co John Atkinson, Whites Co, John Grisham Capt McCullys Co. Isaac Smith Capt Duglasses Co, Wm Farris, Capt. Stephensons Co, Thomas J. Grill, and Capt. Trotters Co, Capt bogart and Jesse White Capt. Dodsons Co, Soloon Hays and that Jno. Austin and Sam’l A Ewing be summoned to attend said Court as Constables.

Ordd by the Court that the report of a jury of view appointed at the last session of this Court to view and alter a part of the road leading from Collumbus to the Tellico Plains be confirmed &c.

Ordd by the Court that Thomas Lesley be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Collumbus to the Tellico Plains from the 4 mile tree to County line and apply to Amos Ryan for a bounds of hands. 2^nd Class.

Ordd by the Court that Jno. Case be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Collumbus to the Tellico Plains from the 2 mile tree to the 4 mile tree and apply to Amos Ryan esqr for a bounds of hands 2^nd Class

Ordered by the court that the report of a jury of view appointed at the last session of this Court to view and mark a road of the 2^nd Class from the Island ford on Hiwassee river to Athens and intersecting the federal road east of David Hoyl’s be confirmed

Ordd by the court that the report of a jury of view appointed at the last session of this Court to view and mark a road of the 3d class from Mathises Mill and Newmans Mill on Suee be confirmed.

Ordd by the Court that Thomas Kee be appointed overseer of the road leading from Mathises mill to Newmanns Mill, from Mathis Mill to the Sweetwater Valley road and apply to Joab Hill esqr for a bounds of hands 3^rd Class.

Ordd by the court that Samuel Wassen be appointed overseer of the road leading from Mathises mill to Newmans Mill from the Sweetwater Valley road to the Kingston road and apply to Joab Hill esqr for a bounds of hands 3^rd Class.

Ordd by the court that Beeson Fields e appointed Overseer of the road leading from Mathises Mill to Newmans Mill from the Kingston road to Newmans Mill and apply to Joab Hill esqr for a bounds of hands 3^rd Class

Came Henry smith, Christopher Liner, Hugh Larimore, Thomas Thompson, Edmond Roberts & Robert Douglass and filed their declarations in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7^th 1832 in pursuance of the provisions of said Act and the court after propounding to the aboved named applicants the interrogatories as required by the Secretary of War, and being of opinion that the several applicants were Revolutionary soldiers and served as they state in their declarations, accordingly signed the certificates to said declarations, and order that the clerk of this court certify said declarations upon the application of said declarants.

Ordd by the court that the fore part of tomorrow be set a part of McMinn at the Court house in Athens by the Worshipful John Miller David Newman Urial Johnson, John Morris, Jesse w. Edington Alx. C. Robeson, Jas D. Henly Jacob Moore, Geo. R. Cox, James Hicks, Jonathan Thomas, Thomas Miller, Wilford Rucker Thomas Wakefield, James H. Reagan and James Walker esquires, Justices &c.

Ord’d by the court that Benj. Ragsdale be released from the payment of Tax on a black pole for the year 1832.

Ordered by the court that Thomas Prigmore Overseer have the following named men to work on the part of the road of which he is Overseer to wit.

Ord’d by the court that Dan’l Newman and Jonathan Thomas esquires be appointed to give Levi Lawson Overseer a bound of hands. Amos Bond tendered to the Court in writing his resignation as a Constable in McMinn County.

Ordd by the court that Tandy Rice be appointed overseer of the road leading from Athens by forest hill academy to Blairs ferry, from the cross roads near Romines to where it intersects the federal road in room of Isaac hill resigned and apply to Joab Hill esqr for a bound of hands 2^nd Class.

Ordd by the court that Geo. Glaze be appointed overseer of the road leading from Prigmores to James Orr’s from Geo. Morelands to said Orr’s in room of Austin Fry removed and apply to James H. Ragan esqr for a bounds of hands 2^nd Class

Ordd by the court that Joshua Hamilton be appointed Overseer of the road leading up Mouse creek from Hicklins Mill to Ruckers Mill from Hicklins Mill to the ford of the Creek in room of Wesley Kinman and apply to Wilford Rucker Esqr for a bounds of hands 2^nd Class

Ordd by the court that Aquilla Leatherwood and Spencer Tillison be appointed commissioners to lay of one years maintenance to Jane Richards widow of Adam Richards and report to the next session of this Court.

Ord by the court that James Elder be appointed overseer of the road leading from Athens to Hazelrigs ferry from the Mud Lick branch to the County line and apply to Danl Newman esqr for4 a bounds of hands 2^nd Class.

Ordd by the court that Shederick Williams be appointed overseer of the rod leading from Bighams Mill to Whites Mill in room of Albert Plowman deceased and apply to James Senter esqr, for a bounds of hands

Ordd by the Court that David Hoyl, John cobb and David Carlock be appointed Commissioners to settle with Danl lattimore and Jemima Thompson, administrator and administratrix of the estate of Alfred Thompson decd and report to the next session of this court.

Ord by the court that James Gregg and John Seaborn esqrs be appointed to divide the hands between all the overseers in their bounds.

Ordd by the Court that John Bower be appointed Overseer of the road leading from McCalls big spring to the Rhea County line from the spring to the line and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 2^nd Class

Ord by the court that Jesse Blackburn be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Collumbus in room of James Dearmond resigned from the top of the ridge near Dearmons to the center of the bridge on Chestooe and have the same bounds of hands the former overseer had 1^st Class

Ordd by the court that Michael Searbrough be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to the river below Scarbroughs mill in room of James Jones, resigned from Hanksies to the river and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 2^nd Class

Ordd by the court that John Sallee be appointed Overseer of the road leading rom Athens to Farmers Iron Market in room of Neely Chrisman resigned from the middle of Mouse Creek to the county line and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had. 2^nd Class.

Ordered by the Court that Gideon Cate be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Stinsons bridge in room of Wm Orr resigned from the mouth of Rudds lane to Stinsons bridge and apply to Thomas Wakefield and John Armstrong Esqr. for a bounds of hands 2^nd Class

Ordd by the Court that Wm. D. Walker be appointed Overseer of the road leading from old Wm Masoners intersecting the Spring Creek road near Jno Robert’es from Peter Odens to said Roberts in room of John M. Love resigned and apply to Jos. Billingsly esqr. for a bounds of hands 2^nd Class.

Ordd by the Court that Allen Dennis be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Washington in room of John Dickerson resigned from Eavans’es old place to Rogers Creek and have the same bounds of hands the former overseer had 2^nd Class.

Ordd by the Court that Russell S. Eurst be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Calhoun to Blairs ferry in room of Elijah Oate resigned from the ford of the Creek at Cleages to the 20 mile post and apply to Joab Hill esqr for a bounds of hands 1^st class

Ordered by the Court that John Sea be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Washington in room of James Griffy resigned from Athens to the middle of Lanes bridge and have the same bound of hands the former Overseer had 1^st Class

Ordd by the court that Henry Rite be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Fite’s bridge to David Hoyl’s in room of Nathl White resigned, from said Hoyls to an oak tree one hundred yards this side of Foreman’s Creek and apply to D. Cantrell esqr for a bounds of hands. 2^nd Class.

Ordd by the court that John Thompson be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to John Armstrongs on Hiwassee River in room of William Been resigned from Noah lanes to Jackson Smith cotton gin and apply to Jackson Smith esqr. for a bounds of hands. 2^nd Class.

Ordd by the Court that James M. Jamison be appointed overseer of the road leading from Calhoun to Washington in room of Jonathan Pugh resigned from Rogers Creek to the County line and have the same bounds of hands the former overseer had. 2^nd Class.

Ordd by the Court that James Humphill be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to madisonvill in room of Wilson Owins resigned from Athens to the 3 mile tree and apply to James H. Fyffe sqr for a bounds of hands 1^st Class.

Ord’d by the court that Joseph Brown be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Madisonville in room of Aron McKeehan resigned to work the same part of the road and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 1^st Class.

Ord’d by the Court that George H. Shields be appointed overseer of the road leading from Calhoun to Kelly’s ferry in room of James Erwin resigned from Rogers Creek to the top of Spring creek ridge and apply to James Gregg esquire for a bounds of hands 2^nd Class.

Ord’d by the Court that William King be appointed overseer of the road leading from Jonagins Mill to Athens in room of George Thomas resigned and apply to Jas. H. Fyffe esqr for a bounds of hands 2^nd Class.

Ord’d by the court that Hugh Godard be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Sweetwater to David Wilson on the Morgantown road in room of James Orr resigned from the head of Sweetwater to David Lowrys field and have the same bounds of hands the former Overseer had 2^nd Class

Ordd by the court that the report of a jury of view appointed at the last session of this Court to view and mark a 2^nd Class road from david Stewarts to Wm Kannts be confirmed.

Ord’d bythe court that an order made at the last session of this Court appointing Sterling Camp, Ezekiel Bonner, James Hickey Hardy Morris, Arch’d H. Napier, Reubin Casada, Robert Renfro Benj. Hawkins, Geo. R. Cox, D. Pierce Daniel Patterson and Little Derry Moore a jury of view to view and turn a part of the road on the land of A. Hadens be revived and that they report to the next session of this Court.

Sam’l workman Jesse W. Edington and Isaac Hufaker, Commissioners appointed at the last session of this Court to lay off oneyears maintenance to Elizabeth Varnell widow of John Varnell dec’d returned into Court their report to-wit, agreeable to the within orders, We the Commissioners therein named have layd off 3 beef cattle 18 head of hogs 30 bushel of wheat, some bacon and what old corn is on hand and 200 bushall of corn out of the new crop. Given under our hands and seals this 3d day of Decr 1832, signed Sam’l workman Isaac Huffaker & Jesse W. Edington which report is accepted of by the court.

Ordd by the court that the report of jury of view appointed at the last session of this Court to view and turn the road on the land of Thos. Miller be confirmed.

Ord’d by the Court that Wm. T. McCallie Thomas Miller, Joseph McConnel, James Tucker Shirly Lassater, Wm. Brittian and Charles Robeson be appointed a jury of view to view and turn a part of the mill road on the land of A. PO. McClatchy & Hayman Baily and report to the next session of this Court.

Ordd by the court that Henry Bradford R. J. Meigs, Sam’l M. Gautt, Jos. Roberson, John Miller and Jesse Mayfield be appointed a jury of view to view and turn a part of the road leading from Athens to Madisonville on the land of C. F. Keith and report instanter.

Ordd by the court that the report of a jury of view aptd at the present session of this Court to view and turn a part of the road leading from Athens to Madisonville on the land of c. F. Keith be confirmed.

Be appointed a jury of view to view and turn a part of the road on the land of Joseph Robeson and report to the next session of this Court.

Ordd by the Court that Elisha Dodson, John Matlock, Manuel Parkison William Thompson Mathew R. Gibson and Nicholas Dodson be appointed a jury of view to view and mark a road of the 2^nd Class commencing at Dodson’s Mill the nearest and best way to interest the collumbus road near Hugh Dearmons and report to the next session of this Court. James Hickey )

Sam’l B. Cunningham ) for 240 acres of land in McMinn County by the maker hereof admitted of record, let it be certified for Registration.

Isaac Huffaker one of the administrators of the estate of John Varnell deed returned into Court an inventory of the sale of said estate sworn to &c. which is ordered to be registered.

The court proceeded to appoint the following named men constables for McMinn County to-wit: in Capt. Trotters Co John Austin, Pickings Co. Francis Kinnannon Cruizes Co, John H. Crow, Cates Co, James Rutherford, Rosses Co, James Seahorn, Gonces Co. James M. Barnett Ruckers Co Wm Rucker all of whom came into court and entered into bonds with security approved of by the Court and took the necessary oaths of office.

Ordd by the Court that Mordica Rucker, John Morris, Jessie Hinkle L. R. Bowman Raligh Chesnut & James Chesnut be appointed a jury of view to view and mark a road from Bowmans bridge to Gabriel Cantrells and report to the next session of this Court

John Camp ) County was this day duly acknowledge in open Court by the maker hereof admitted of record let it be certified for Registration.

Ordd by the Court that Nimrod O Kelly be permitted to enter his ta on 40 acres of land for the year 1829, 20, 31 and 32.

Stephen Smith ) McMinn County was this day duly acknowledged in open Court by the maker ____________________________ let it be certified for Registration.

The execution of a bill of sale from David Boiler to Jno. Boilar for a negro girl named Fany was this day duly acknowledge in open court, admitted of record let it be certified for Registration.

R. N. Hicks ) McMinn County was this day partly proven in open Court by the oath of Wm Black one of the subscribing witnesses thereto admitted of record let it be certified for Registration

Ordd by the Court that Nimrod Triplett be released from any liability for a steer posted by him. Said steer having run off from him.

Ordd by the court that Jacob Cooke, Abraham Barnes, Fredk Hambright, A. N. Armstrong, Isaac Anderson Benj David, and James Dickey be appointed a jury of view to view and mark a road the nearest and best way from Collumbus to Calhoun and report to the next session of this Court.

Ordd by the Court Joseph B. Morris, Nimrod Cantrell Benj. Ward, Sol. Hays John Elder Wm Campbell and Benj. Alen be appointed a jury of view to view and extend the road leading from John S. Elders to the Spring Creed road to the County line the nearest and best way and report to the next session of this Court.

Ordd by the Court that Ephraim Rose be appointed Overseer of the road leading from Athens to Washington in room of Asa Lawson resigned from Rogers Creek to the 2 mile post and have the ame bounds of hands the former Overseer had 1^st Class

Ord’d by the court that a 2^nd Class road leading from Harrises and Morrises to Thomas McInturffs to anuled

Ira Done came into Court and asked the court to appoint him Guardian for Absolem and M. J. Done (Doan) minor orphans, the Court accordingly appointed the said Ira Done guardian for said minors who came into Court and entered into bond with security approved of by the Court.

The execution of lien from Wm Horn to David Horn was this day duly acknowledge in open Court by the maker thereof admitted of record let it be certified for Registration.

Ord’d by the Court that the road leading up Rogers Creek be annulled from the stage road to the Rhea County line and that Jonathan Thomas Jno. Grisham James Small, James Wheeler, Tira (Tyra) Lawson and John Hart be appointed a jury of view and alter said road to run the nearest and best way and make a report to the next session of this Court.