William Peebles vs. Ed Kirkland |
1893 Giles County Court Records Page 62 File Box P-9 Case 4835 William Peebles & als vs. Ed Kirkland & als Complainants would represent to the Court that Jefferson Caldwell died, testate, in 1872 in Giles County. Jefferson Caldwell wrote his Will in 1870 and left his property to his four daughters, namely: Elizabeth Kirkland, Martha Black, Lucinda Hughey and Frances Peebles. Jefferson Caldwell owned 112 acres of land in the 2nd District and some personal property which had long since been administered and was not in controversy. 1) Lucinda, wife of James Hughey died before her father leaving two sons Thomas J. & James J. Hughey. The Hughey families lived in Alabama. 2) Elizabeth married Jesse P. Kirkland, their children were: Martha Whitley, a widow, Andrew J. Kirkland, Laura, wife of William Sparks, Frances, wife of Lee King and Ed Kirkland, a grandson of Elizabeth being the only child and heir of her son Bose Kirkland, deceased. 3) Frances, wife of William Peebles, were still living and their children were: James Peebles, Viola, wife of Ben Harlin, Ora, wife of Joe Woodland, Theo Peebles, Susie Peebles, and Thomas Peebles all of whom were residents of the State of Texas. 4) Martha Black was deceased and left no issue surviving her. A. J. Kirkland sold about 19 acres to Pete Neece and Alexander Higgins. The land was sold in obedience of a Decree of Chancery Court on September 16, 1893 at a public sale at the Courthouse door. R. L. King purchased a part of the land and T. C. Campbell bought part. Lot #1 was assigned to Elizabeth Kirkland, Lot #2 was assigned to Thomas J. and James Isaac Hughey, Lot #3 was assigned to Frances Peebles. |
Submitted by: Judy Fox