Inferior Court Records 55b

Inferior Court Records (Roll 119-55B)

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The following named persons having been drawn to serve as jurors as this September Term of the Inferior Court 1858, and having been duly summoned by the Sheriff of said County to serve as such jurors.

Monday Morning February 7^th 1858
Court met at ½ past 10 oclock. Present their honors Isham Teasley, John W. Nesbit, Caleb G. Gillespie.

The following named persons were then empanelled and sworn to serve as jurors during the present Term.
Nathan Gossett
Wm. Dinsmore
Jackson Langley
Marion J. Seale
Joseph Brown
William Hancock
William Tillerson
Alphious Phillips
Andrew Phillips
Wiley Bobo
Cicero H. Maddox
Mathew L. Andrews

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Monday Morning February the 7^th 1859
Court met pursuant to adjournment. Present their honors Isham Teasley, John W. Nesbit, Caleb G. Gillespie
The following named persons were their impanelled & sworn to serve as jurors during the present Term to wit:
William R. Kent
James N. Lanier
Andrew Hunter
R. J. Fields
Luke Bentley
S. P. Spence
William Pruit
Nathan Farmer
John H. Cook
Monroe Jackson
Isaack Darter
John W. Braddy

J. R. Lamb Vs.Compt, J. J. Stewart, Wm. P. Brown
We the jury find in favor of the plaintiff principal and interest and cost of suit. Feb 7^th 1859.
1. James N. Lanier
2. R. J. Fields
3. S. P. Spence
4. Nathan Farmer
5. Monroe Jackson
6. John W. Braddy
7. Isaac Darter, fom
8. William R. Kent
9. Andrew Hunter
10. Luke Bentley
11. William Pruitt
12. John H. Cook

Whereupon it was ordered by the Court that R. L. Erwin Atty for the plaintiff have leave to sign up judgement J. J. Stewart & Wm. P. Brown, the defendants for principal interest and cash due on said matr this Feb Term 1859.

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February Term 1859
Whereupon it is considered by the Court that J. R. Lamb, the plaintiff, do recover of John J. Stewart & William P. Brown the defendants the sum of three hundred and fifty five dollars for his principal debt and the sum of twenty nine dollars and fifty one cents for his interest and the further sum of eleven dollars and 25 cents for his cost in this behalf laid out and expended and the defendants in money &C. Judgement signed this 7^th Feby 1859
R. L. Erwin, Pltffs Attorney

Wm. Roberts Vs Complaint A. M. Stewart
I confess judgement to the plaintiff for the sum of ninety dollars and eighty cents principal with interest and cost of suit Feb 7^th 1859.
F. M. Cowen, Defts Atty

Whereupon it is ordered by the Court that the plaintiff do recover of the defendant the sum of ninety dollars and eighty cents principal and the further sum of seven dollars and forty cents and cost of suit in this behalf laid out and expended and the defendant in mercy &C. Judgement signed this Feb 7^th 1859.
Samuel H. Baker, Pltff Atty

J. L. Bolton Vs W. L. Ford
Cases in Milton Superior Court Feb Term 1859. It appearing to the Court that the plaintiff in the above stated case failed to appear at this term of the Court and it appearing that the defendant aforesaid answered ready for trial, it was on motion ordered that said defendant be discharged from his arrest by virtue of the above case

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and that the and his security be discharged from all liability on the bond in the above case.
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Feb Term 1859

Etc. Garver Vs Debt & C H. L. Martin
It appearing to the Court that the intire cost on the within case has not been paid and it further appearing that at the last Term of this Court no order was taken to sign up judgment on the same. It is ordered by the Court that R. L. Erwin, Pliff atty, have leave to sign up judgment against the defendant for the sum of four dollars & 50 cents costs in said case Nune pro Lune.

List of Jurors to serve next Term Inferior Court
1. Thos Collins
2. John Smith
3. Jasper Wiggins
4. ~~H. T. Martin~~ H. Mann
5. G. W. Dodd
6. William Griffin
7. Theophilus Smith
8. Thos Bogle
9. Paschal Cody
10. E. P. Groover
11. Jesse Webb
12. B. B. Johnson
13. Wm. Johnson
14. Jackson Morton
15. Wm. Baker
16. Daniel Philips
17. Benjamin Day
18. M. L. McDurman
19. George E. Rucker
20. G. H. Mayfield
21. Hyram Taylor
22. J. P. Pilgrim
23. Jesse Fedric
24. J. J. Wood
25. M. B. Haywood
26. Nathan Bagwell
27. J. B. Watters
28. F. H. Kenley
29. W. M. Stewart
30. J. C. Harris
31. Edmund Braddy
32. H. G. Bridwell
33. W. M. Meadows
34. Thomas B. Newton
35. John T. Landrum
36. Spencer Lawson

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Sept Term 1859. Examined and approved. Court then adjourned until Court in course.

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Monday Morning Sept 5^th 1859
Court met pursuant to adjournment. Present their honors

The following named persons were then sworn and impanelled to serve as jurors during the present Term to wit:
l. Jasper Wiggins
2. T. B. Newton
3. Jesse Webb
4. Wm. Johnson
5. Jackson Morton
6. Hyram Taylor
7. J. P. Pilgrim
8. J. J. Wood
9. M. B. Haygood
10. W. M. Stewart
11. J. C. Harris
12. Edmond Brady

Monday Morning Sept 5^th 1859 there having failed a corum of the Court, it was therefore by consent of all present that the stand adjourned until Monday next & was so proclaimed by J. C. Mitchell, Sheriff at the Court House publicly by order of Isham Teasley and of the judges.

Monday morning Sept 12^th 1859 court pursuant to adjournment present their honors Isham Teasley Jno W. Nesbit, T. W. Mayfield & C. G. Gillespie, judges of said Court.

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Ambler & Whittier vs John J. Stewart
Debt &C
I confess judgment to the plaintiff for the sum of one hundred & twenty dollars & 77 cts - principal the sum of seventeen & sixty cents interest & the sum of _dollars _cents costs of suit.
J. J. Stewart

Ambler & Whittier Vs John J Stewart
Debt &C
I confess judgment for sum of one 150 8/100 principal, the sum of 19 25/100 interest and the sum of _dollars _cents cost.
J. J. Stewart

Newton McDill Vs J. C. Harris
CaSa &C Sept Term 1859
It appearing to the court that a CaSa was duly issued by Thomas Collins, a Justice of the Peace of said County on the 10^th day of June 1857 in favor of Newton McDill and against James C. Harris for the principal sum of thirty dollars with interest thereon from 1^st of June 1853 and the further sum of $ 187 1/2 cts costs of such and the said James C. Harris was duly arrested under the same by Joseph L. Stewart a lawful Constable of said County and bond taken in terms of the law for the appearance of the said James C. Harris at the present term of the Court in the ***enal sum of fifty dollars in which the said J. C. Harris is principal and and Erwin Trammel and M. *. Harris securities conditioned that the said J. C. Harris stands to and abide by the proceedings had by this Court upon his application to take the benefit of an act for the relief of honest debtors and the said Jas C. Harris having been duly called at the Court House door in open Court appear and answer the conditions of said bond and the said Erwin Trammel and M. *. Harris having been duly called to produce the body of the said Jas C. Harris and neither of said parties having complied with the allegations of said bond it is ordered & adjudged by the Court that the said bond be and it is hereby declared duly forfeited and F. M. Cowen, atty for the plaintiff

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directed to sign up a judgment on said bond and terms of the law.

G. W. Arnold Vs E. S. Fowler
CaSa &C in Milton Inferior Court Sept Term 1859.
It appearing to the Court that a CaSa was duly issued by William C. Tribble a Justice of the Peace for said County on the tenth day of July 1858 in favor of Givings W. Arnold and against E. S. Fowler for the principal sum of twelve dollars & twenty four cents with interest from the day of 18 and the further sum of 700 dollars & 75 cts costs and that the said E. S. Fowler was duly arrested by A. J. Alexander, a Constable for said County on the 28^th of Oct 1858 and that the said Fowler gave bond for his appearance at this Term of the Court in the ***enal sum of twenty four dollars & 48 cts in which the said E. S. Fowler is principal, William S. Fowler is security conditioned that the said E. S. Fowler should stand to and divide to the proceedings had by this Court upon his application to take the benefit of an act for the relief of honest debtors and the said E. S. Fowler having been duly called at the Court House door in open Court to appear & answer the conditions of said bond and the said William A. Fowler having been duly called to produce the body of the said E. S. Fowler and neither of the parties having complied with the obligations of said bond, it is ordered and adjudged by the Court that the said bond be and is hereby declared duly forfeited and that F. M. Cowen Plffs Atty having leave to sign up judgment on said bond in terms of the law.

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Sept Adj Term 1859.
James M. Seale Vs Amos Osburn
CaSa &C settled by the parties & each & cash not paid.

J. P. Stewart Vs E. P. Reynolds
Bail &C settled by the parties and cash not paid.

A. J. Ruede Vs H. T. Martin
Assump*it &C cost of case in Cobb Infr Court not settled.

James M.Seale Vs Jas E. Jones
CaSa &C settled by the parties & cash not paid.

Sept Term 1859
It appearing to the Court that the above cases have been settled by the parties & the costs not paid having been paid, it is therefore ordered by the Court that the Clerk of this Court have leave to sign up judgment & issue execution for the costs accrued in each case respectively.

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The following named persons were then drawn to serve as jurors during the nest term of this court.
1. Jas Frasier
2. H. H. Johnson
3. W. H. Hunt
4. Paul Bruce
5. John Miller
6. John Low
7. Nathan Barnett
8. E. E. Crosslow
9. A. O. Tramel
10. Z. D. Cross
11. Wilson Brewer
12. L. M. Hook
13. J. J. Vaughn
14. A. P. Bowen
15. William P. Maxwell
16. Thos. M. Donald
17. Claborn Vaughn
18. Thos Burgess
19. Wesley Walker
20. George Dodd
21. Joseph Terry
22. J. A. Gunnels
23. S. M. Morris
24. Paulding Phillips
25. John Vaughn
26. Randal Segars
27. Harrison Bowen
28. A. H. Teasley
29. John S. James
30. Jas L. Hembree
31. John C. McMakin
32. Fair Fitch
33. Robt Mansel
34. Allen Grimes
35. Melford Webb
36. James McGinnis
Court then adjourned until Court in course.

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Ambler & Whittier Vs John J. Stewart
Debt &C in Milton Infr Court Sept Term1859 and confessions of judgment for one hundred & twenty dollars & 77 cts paid & seventeen dollars & 60 cts interest.
The defendant in the above stated case comes forward and demands a stay of execution according to the statute in such case made & provided and brings Thomas J. Harris & tenders him as security and they the said John J. Stewart & Tho J. Harris acknowledge themselves jointly & severally bound to Ambler & Whittier the plaintiffs for the payment of the said judgment & costs in said case.
In testimony where of the said John J. Stewart & Thomas J. Harris have here unto set their hands and affixed their seals this 15^th day of Sept A.D.1859.

Ambler & Whittier Vs John J. Stewart
Debt &C in Milton Infr Court Sept Term1859 and confessions of judgment for the sum $150.08 $19.05 int.
The defendant in the above stated cases comes forward and demands a stay of execution and brings Tho J. Harris & tenders him as his security and they the said J. J. Stewart & Tho J. Harris acknowledge themselves jointly & severally bound unto the plaintiffs for the payment of said judgment & costs in said case.
In testimony whereof the said John J. Stewart and Tho J. Harris have hereunto set their hands & their seals this Sept 15^th 1859.

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Monday Morning February 6^th 1860
Court met pursuant to adjournment. Present their honors Isham Teasley, G. W. Arnold, J. C. Street, P. F. Rainwater & A. T. Camp, judges of said Court.

The following named persons were then empanelled and sworn to serve as jurors during the present term of said Court.
1. William H. Hunt
2. Nathan Barnett
3. Albert O. Trammel
4. Wm P. Maxwell
5. George Dodd
6. John Vaughn
7. Randal Segars
8. John S. James
9. Melford Webb
10. Fair Fitch
11. A. H. Teasley
12. A. P. Bowen

Ambler & Whittier vs J. P. Stewart
Debt &C Two cases Judgment nos 2 & 3 in Milton Infr Court Feb Term 1860
It appearing to the Court that judgment was rendered at the last term of this Court in said cases and that judgment has never been signed by the atty it is therefore ordered by the Court that Frances M. Cowen atty for the plaintiff have leave to sign up judgment on said cases Nune pro Tune.

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Thomas W. Bryan vs Wesley L. Ford
Casa &C in Milton Inferior Court Feb Term 1860
It appearing to the Court that a Casa was duly issued by Robert Webb a Justice of the Peace in and for said County on the 22^nd day of January 1858 in favor of Thomas W. Bryan and against Wesley L. Ford for the principal sum of five dollars principal besides interest and the further sum of _dollars and _cents cost of suit and that the said Wesley L. Ford was duly arrested under said Casa &C by James A. Stewart a lawful Constable os said County and bond taken in terms of the law for the appearance of the said Wesley L. Ford at the **** term of Cobb Inferior Court 1858 and to continue to appear at said Court until discharged by law (which said case has since been transfered to this Court according to law in the penal sum of ten dollars in which bond Wesley L. Ford is principal and William A. Fowler and Nancy Ford securities conditioned for the appearance of said Ford at said Court in manner and form aforesaid and take the benefit of the act for the relief of honest debtors, and the said Wesley L. Ford being duly called at the Courthouse door this day by the sheriff of said and failed to appear and answer the conditions of said bond and the said securities aforesaid having also been called and failed to produce the body of the said Wesley L. Ford it is therefore ordered by the Court that the said bond be and the same is hereby forfeited declared to be duly forfeited and the Francis M. Cowen atty for plff have leave to sign up judgment for principal interest and cost of said debt in terms of the statute in such case made and provided.

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The opposite names & persons were then drawn to serve as jurors at the next Sept Term of said Court 1860
1. T. E. Brumbelow
2. F. M. Bryan
3. James Ragsdale
4. Bartlett Thompson
5. F. Y. Rainwater
6. Richard Ataway
7. M. M. Broadwell
8. P. C. Harris
9. Thompson Clayton
10. Andrew Collins
11. J. M. Fowler
12. J. Rice
13. R. D. Garison
14. John Trammel
15. J. W. Morris
16. A. J. Boyd
17. J. M. Conner
18. J. R. Waldrup
19. Albert Smith
20. Lepell Lawson
21. John Haney
22. R. Campbell
23. John Huddleston
24. Wm B. Land
25. R. M. Shirley
26. John Anderson
27. John Martin
28. A. Benton
29. J. South
30. James M. Conner
31. C. L. Hayes
32. John Arnie
33. S. J. Dinsmore
34. Ed J. Adams
35. T. N. Rogers
36. Jesse Bridwell

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Monday morning 1860 Court met pursuant to adjournment present their honors

Monday morning March 12^th 1860
A called term of the Infr Court of Milton County Court met at 10 oclock Present their Honors A. T. Camp, G. W. Arnold and John C. Street judges of said Court

James M. Howell & M. B. Fowler Agt vs Spencer Losser
Casa &C
prin $20
int
Cost 2.80
Casa .35
Cost paid by Plffs to JP $3.15

Motion to take the Benefit of Insolvent Debtor Act
Oath of Defendant
I, Spencer Losson do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God that I am not possessed of any real or personal property, debts, credits of effects securities or contracts whatsoever other than are contained in the schedule now delivered and that I have not directly or indirectly since my imprisonment or before sold, leased, assigned or other otherwise disposed or made over in trust for myself or otherwise any part of my land, estate, goods, stock, money, debts, credits or effects, securities or contracts whereby any money may hereafter become payable, or any real or personal estate whereby to have or expect any benefit or profit to myself, my wife or my heirs, so help me God. Sworn to and subscribed in open Court March 10^th 1860.

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Order for discharge of Lossen Milton Inferior called March 13^th 1860. Spencer Losson having filed a full and fair schedule of his debts and having notified the following persons as his creditors under the act for the relief of honest debtors, to wit: Mark Fowler, Agt, for Dr Jas M. Howell, plaiintiff in CaSa and having appeared in open Court and taken the oath prescribed by statute, it is ordered that the said Spencer Losson be discharged from arrest & set at liberty without prejudice to his securities as provided by law.

The defendant on this CaSa having taken the oath and then this day discharged, it is ordered by the Court that the Clerk have leave to sign up judgment against the plaintiff for cost. March 10^th 1860.

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Sept Term 1860
Monday Morning September Term 1860
Court met pursuant to adjournment. Present their Honors Isham Teasley, G. W. Arnold, J. C. Street, P. F. Rainwater.

The following named persons were then impaneled and sworn to serve the present Term of this Court.
1. Sidney M. Rainwater
2. Joseph S. Ragsdale
3. Sanford M. Morris
4. John Huddleston
5. John M. Fowler
6. Mitchel M. Broadwell
7. James G. Boyd
8. Rusill D. Garrison
9. Rusil J. Rucker
10. Millford G. Harris
11. Jonas Cain
12. Jesse Fredric

James M. Say Vs James J. Vaughn
Complaint &C in Milton Infr Court. I confess judgment to the plaintiff for the sum of one hundred & twenty six dollars principal, the sum seven dollars and seventy two cents int., and the sum of eight dollars and sixty cents cost. Sept. 3rd 1860.

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John C. Street Vs Elias D. Mann
CaSa &C in Milton Infr Court Sept Term 1860. It appearing to the Court that a CaSa noas duly issued by William A. Kelly, a JP, on the third day of March 1860 in favor of J. C. Street against Elias D. Mann for the sum of thirty dollars besides the sum of seven dollars and seventy cents int. & cost of suit and that the said Elias D. Mann was duly arrested under the same by Jonas Cain, L. C., and bond taken in terms of the law for the appearance of the said Mann at this term
of the Court in the penal sum of sixty dollars in which the said Elias D. Mann is principal and Bryant Shaw security conditioned that the said Mann should stand too abide and perform the proceedings had by said Court relative to his taking the benefit of the act of the relief of the act of honest debtors and the said E. D. Mann having been duly called at the Court House door to appear and answer the conditions of said bond and the said Bryant Shaw having been duly called to appear and produce the body of the said Mann as he had agreed to do, and the said E. D. Mann not having been produced in Court to answer the conditions of said bond it is ordered by the Court that said bond and the same is hereby declared duly forfeited and that Francis M. Cowen Atty for plff have leave to sign up judgment or said bond in terms of the law. Sept 3^rd 1860.

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Elisha Chamblee Vs L. H. Jones
CaSa &C in Milton Infr Court Sept Term 1860
It appearing the Court J. C. Johnston, one of the securities on this bond having this day delivered the body of L. H. Jones, the defendant, in open Court, it is ordered by the Court that the securities be and they are hereby exonerated from all liability on this bond. Sept 3^rd 1860.
Whereas heretofore to wit on the 7^th day of Aprile 1860, L. H. Jones arrested by Green B. Grogan, L. C. at the suit of Elisha Chamblee on a CaSa *** for the sum of twenty five dollars principle besides interest and whereas said Jones gave bond for his appearance here at this Term of the Court with John G. Johnston & John W. Howell as securities conditioned on his apearance here at this Court to take the benefit of an act for the relief of honest debtors and whereas said securities have this day delivered said Jones in open Court and prayed to be discharged from said bond and whereas said Jones has failed to comply with the terms of the law in relation to his discharge by giving notice to the plaintiff and filing his schedule and taking the oath required by the statutes, it is ordered by the Court that he be taken in custody by the Sheriff of said County and imprisioned in the common jail of the County until discharge by law. Sept 3^rd 1860

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Jury list drawn to serve at February Term 1861
1. Merick Wood
2. Hyram Bowen
3. James Conner
4. ~~George~~ John W. Dodd
5. John Grimes
6. Nathaniel Barnett
7. T. J. Jones
8. Edward Conner
9. Allen Grimes
10. J. M. Elder
11. Mathew L. Andrews
12. Vann G. Harris
13. Milton Trammel
14. Abner Arnold
15. Robert Ingram
16. John Orr
17. Calvin Pruet
18. John T. Landrum
19. John Eison
20. Bennett Hardman
21. Pleasant Coleman
22. F. Eison

Saturday Evening October 22, 1860. A called term of the Inferior Court Milton County Court met at 8 oclock pm. Present their honors G. W. Arnold, J. C. Street & P. F. Rainwater, judges of said Court.
The State Vs William P. Waterson
Larcency From The House &C
Habeas Corpus & C
The within named defendant being brought before the undersigned this day after investigation had it is ordered by the Court that he be discharged this Oct. 22^nd 1860.

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Monday Morning February Term 1861. Court met pursuant to adjournment. Present their honors Isham Teasley, Arthur T. Camp, Wm B. Brown, P. F. Rainwater & John D. McCollum. The following names persons were then impaneled as jurymen for the present term of this Court.
1. Jackson Moton
2. Fairer Fitch
3. Milton Trammel
4. Absalem Arnold
5. John W. Dodd
6. John T. Landrum
7. John Grimes
8. Allen Grimes
9. Mathew L. Andrews
10. Hyram Brown
11. Marshall C. Elder
12. Nathaniel Bramlet

Barry & Batey Vs Arnold & Skelton
Debt &C We the jury find for the plaintiff fifty dollars & fifty one cents and costs of suit. February 4^th 1861.John P. Landrum Form

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Barry & Battey Vs Arnold & Skelton
Verdict for the plaintiff for fifty dollars & 50 cents & costs of suit. The plaintiff being disatisfied with the verdict of the jury rendered in the above cause, and having paid all costs and demanded an appeal according to the statute in such cases made and provided, bring H. W. Howell and p**dess him as their security; and they the said Barry & Battey by their attorney N. B. Green and H. W. Howell acknowledges themselves jointly and severally ca**d unto Arnold & Skelton the defendants for the payment of the eventual condemnation money in said cause and all future costs. In testimony whereof the said Edward Barry & Thomas W. Battey and H. W. Howell security have hereunto set their hands and and affixed their seal this February 4^th 1861. Approved.
J. L. Moore Clerk IC
Edward Barry & Thos W. Battey by
N. B. Green their Attorney
H. W. Howell

Monday Morning June 24^th 10 oclock 1861
A called Term of the Inferior Court of Milton County. Present their honors Arthur T. Camp, P. F. Rainwater & Wm P. Brown, Isham Teasley, judges of said Court.

George W. James Vs James Willis & Martha Willis
CaSa &C of bonding orphan. Order to dismiss the above case &C at chambers June 24^th 1861 matter of bonding out orphan. It appearing to the Court that this day was appointed to try said case and it further appearing to the Court that the petition or papers in said case are absent, it is therefore ordered that the said case be dismissed and that the said George W. James pay all the costs and J. L. Moore Clerk have leave sign up judgment

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in the premises. Entered on the minutes and approved by the Court to wit

Monday Morning September 2^nd 1861
Inferior court Regular Term Presnet their honors Isham Teasley, P. F. Rainwater, Wm P. Brown, John B. McCollum.

J. J. Stewart Vs Newton Brumbalow
CaSa &C Bond forfeited September Term 1861 in Milton Inferior Court. It appearing to the court that a CaSa was duly issued by Thomas Collins a Justice of the Peace for said County on the eleventh day of August 1861 in favor of J. J. Stewart and against Newton Brumbalow for the principal sum of eight dollars and eighty three cents with interest from the twentieth day of February 1858 and the further sum of 11 dollars & 65 cents cost and that the said Newton Brumbalow was duly arrested by B. F. Carr, a Constable for ~~said~~ Gwinnett County on the 24^th day of June 1861 and that the said Brumbelow give bond for his appearance at this Term of the Court in the penal sum of seventeen dollars & sixty cents in which the said Newton Brumbalow is principal and John Q. Massey is security conditioned that the said Newton Brumbelow should stand to and abide by the proceedings had by this Court upon his application to take the benefit of an act for the relief of honest debtors and the said Newton Brumbelow having been duly called to produce the body of the Newton Brumbelow and neither of the parties having complied with the obligations of said bond, it is ordered and adjudged by the Court that the said bond be and it is hereby declared duly forfeited and that F. M. Cowen, plff atty have leave to sign up judgment on said bond in terms of the law.
Wherefore it is ordered and adjudged that the plaintiff do recover of the defendant the sum of

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eight dollars and eighty three cents principal the sum of two dollars 15 cts cents interest & the sum of $11 dollars 65 cents cost of suit and the defendant in mercy &C judgment.
Sept 4^th 1861

F. M. Cowen Vs James H. Pettit
CaSa &C July
In Milton Inferior court Sept Term 1861. It appearing to the Court that a CaSa was duly issued by M. J. Seale a Justice of the Peace for said County on the 4^th day December 1860 in favor of F. M. Cowen & against James H. Pettit for the principal sum of eleven dollars with interest ~~from the~~ 83 cents the further sum of eleven 65/100 dollars costs and that said James H. Pettit was duly arrested by James M. Dodd, L. C. on the 4^th of June 1861, and that the said James H. Pettit gave bond for his appearance at this Term of of the Court in the penal sum of eleven dollars in which the said James H. Pettit is principal and Daniel Pettit & Isaih Beshears & T. J. P. Reavis securities conditioned that the said James H. Pettit should stand to and abide by the proceedings of this Court upon his application to take the benefit of an act for the relief of honest debtors and the said James H. Pettit having been duly called at the Court House door in open Court to appear and answer the conditions of said bond and the said Daniel Pettit, Isaah Beshears, T. J. P. Reavis and the same James H. Pettit having been duly called to produce the body of the James H. Pettit & neither of the parties having complied with the obligation of said bond it is ordered and adjudged by the Court that the said bond be and it is hereby declared duly forfeited and that F. M. Cowen, Plaintiff attorney have leave to sign up judgment on said bond in terms of the law. For judgment see record (A87.

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Monday Morning June 23^rd 1862.
Inferior Court Legal Term. Present their honors A. T. Camp, Isham Teasley, Wm. P. Brown, P. F. Rainwater appointed Joel Rucker Clerk to fill the vakany of J. L. Moore resigned.

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Decr 22, 1862
Milton Inferior Court Legal Term. Present there honor A. T. Camp, Isham Teasley, P. F. Rainwater, W. P. Brown & John B McCollum. Appointed Joel Rucker Clerk to fill the vakancy of John L. Moore, resigned. The following named person having been drawn and summoned were sworn and empaneled to serve as jurors as this Term of this Court.
A. J. McMakin
Wm. P. Walker
William Conner
G. W. Allgood
Henry Smith
Jackson Morton
Valentine Coleman
Needham Broadwell
Edward D. Braddy
Jas M. Tribble
Bryant Shaw
David R. Morris

William H. Autrey Vs John C. Jones & Henry C. Rogers Security
CaSa &C in Milton Inferior December Term 1862. It appearing to the Court that a CaSa was duly issued by Melford Webb JP on the 30^th day of Nov 1859 in faivor of William H. Autrey, Vs
John C. Jones for the sum of four dollars principal besides interest & costs of suit and that the said John C. Jones was duly arrested under the same by James Cain, L. C., and bond taken in terms of law for the appearance of the said John C. Jones at this Term of the Court in the penal sum of the above named

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of four dollars principal besides interest and costs in which the said John C. Jones is principal and Henry C. Rogers security, conditioned that the said Jones should stand to abide and perform the proceedings had by said Court in relation to his taking the benefit of the act for the relief of honest debtors, and the said John C. Jones having been duly called at the Court House Doore to appear and answer the condition of said bond and the said Henry C. Rogers having been duly called to appear and produce the boddy of the said John C. Jones as he had agreed to do and the said John C. Jones not having been produced in Court to answer the condition of said bond, it is ordered by the Court that said bond be and the same is hereby declared duly forfeited and that S. M. Cowen, Atty for plaintif have leave to sign up judgment on said bond in terms of law.
December 22, 1862

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Decr Term 1862
The following named persons ware drawn to serve at the June Term of this Court 1863.
Jack Garman
John Mitchell
E. Carpenter
Amos Osborne
Thos C. Butler
Adam Dickart
Meridy Phillips
Jas Mauldin
John J. Wood
L. C. Dempsey
C. Campbell
Alex Wright
Shirley W. Cook
Linzy Peak
Stephen R. Castlow
Levi Clayton
Rob't R. Scoles
Ethelden Castlow
William Burgess
Wiley W. Mayfield
Jas W. Bentley
P. N. Bradford
David H. Martin
J. B. Sullivan

(A31

Know all men by these presents that we John W. Grogan, principal and J. W. Nesbit, W. S. Grogan, Richard L. Haynes, S. Sents, as sureties, are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Charles J. Jenkins, Governor of the State of Georgia and successors in the sum of three thousand dollars; to be paid to the said Charles J. Jenkins, Governor of said State and his successors in office which payment well and truly to be made 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 27^th day of March eighteen hundred and sixty six
whereas the above bound John W. Grogan was on the third day of January in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and sixty elected clerk of the Inferior Court of said County of Milton in this state now the condition of the above obligation is such that if the said John W. Grogan shall faithfully discharge the duties of the office of Clerk of the County of Milton as aforesaid during the time he continues therein or discharges the duties thereof then this obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. this 27^th day of March 1866.

(A32

Know all men by these presents that we William H. Nesbit as principal and John W. Nesbit, William. S. Grogan, & Richard L. Haynes as sureties, are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Charles J. Jenkins, Governor of the State of Georgia and his successors in the just and full sum of three thousand dollars; to be paid of which well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this twenty seventh day of March eighteen hundred and sixty six.
The condition of said bound is such that whereas the above bound William H. Nesbit was on the third day of January 1866 was duly and legally elected clerk of the Superior Court in and of said County of Milton in said state for the term of two years.
Now should the said William H. Nesbit faithfully discharge the duties of the said office of Clerk of the Superior Court in and for said County during the time he continues therein or discharges any of the duties thereof then the above bond to be void else to be of full force. this 27^th day of March 1866.

(A33

Know all men by these presents that we Thomas J. Crisler as principal and Wm P. Maxwell, G. W. Arnold,W. S. Grogan, and John R. Mccollum as sureties, are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Charles J. Jenkins, Governor of the State of Georgia and his successors in office in the sum of three thousand dollars; to be paid to Charles J. Jenkins, Governor of the State of Georgia or his successors in office for which payment 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 third day of April eighteen hundred and sixty six. Whereas the above bound Thomas J. Crisley was on the third day of January 1866 elected tax collector for the County of Milton County in said state for the year eighteen hundred and sixty six.
Now the condition of the above obligation is such that if the said Thomas J. Crisler shall faithfully discharge all and singular the duties required of him in virtue of his said office of Tax Collector or aforesaid during the time he continues therein or discharges any of the duties thereof then the above obligation to be void or otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Attested and aproved by us this third day of April 1866.

(A34

Know all men by these presents that we George Fowler, principal and C. G. Gillespie and John Fowler as sureties, are firmly bound unto his Excellency Charles J. Jenkins, Governor of said State for the time being and his successors in office in the sum of five hundred dollars; to be paid to the said Charles J. Jenkins, Governor of the State of Georgia or his successors in office for which payment 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 2nd day of April eighteen hundred and sixty six. Whereas the above bound George Fowler was on the third day of January 1866 elected coroner for the County of Milton County in said state now the condition of the above obligation is such that if the said George Fowler shall faithfully discharge all and singular the duties required of him in virtue of said office of Coroner of the County of Milton as aforesaid according to law and trust reposed in him this the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and force and virtue. 2nd day of April 1866.
George Fowler
C. G. Gillespie
John Fowler

(A35

Know all men by these presents that we Nathan R. Bagwell as principal and John W. Nesbit, Richard L. Haynes and G. W. Arnold, W. S. Grogan as sureties, are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Charles J. Jenkins, of the State of Georgia and his successors in office in the sum of three thousand dollars; to be paid to the said Charles J. Jenkins, Governor of said State of Georgia and his successors in office for which payment well and truly to be paid. 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 3rd day of April eighteen hundred and sixty six. Whereas the above bound Nathan B. Bagwell was on the third day of Janry 1866 elected receiver of tax returns for said County of Milton County in said state for the year eighteen hundred and sixty six.
Now the condition of the above obligation is such that if the said Nathan B. Bagwell shall faithfully discharge all and singular the duties required of him in virtue of his said office of Tax Returns 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. Attested and approved by us this third day of April 1866.

(A36

Know all men by these presents that we Simeon L. Rucker, Benjamin Martin, G. W. Hansard, and M. J. Seale, Joel Rucker as sureties are held and firmly bound unto John W. Nesbit, Jackson Graham, Wm. P. Brown, Alfred H. Teasley, justices of the Inferior Court of said County for the time being and there successors in office in the sum of two thousand dollars to the payment of which well and truly to be made. We bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with out seals and dated this 3^rd day of April eighteen hundred and sixty six the condition of the above bond is such that whereas the above bound Simeon L. Rucker was on the third day of January 1866 duly elected County Treasurer of said County now is the said Simeon L. Rucker shall faithfully discharge all the duties of said office of County Treasurer of said County during the time he continues therein or discharged any of the duties thereof then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Attested and approved by us this third day of January 1866.

(A37

Know all men by these presents that we William H. Nesbit as principal and John W. Nesbit, William S. Grogan and Richard L. Haynes as sureties are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Charles J. Jenkins, Governor of the state of Georgia and his successors in office in the just and full sum of three thousand dollars to the payment of which well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with out seals and dated this twenty seventh day of March eighteen hundred and sixty six. The conditions of said bond is such that whereas the above bound William H. Nesbit was on the third day of January eighteen sixty six duly elected clerk of the Superior Court in and for said County of Milton in said State for the term of two years. Now should the said William H. Nesbit faithfully discharge the duties of the said office of Clerk of Superior Court in and for said County during the time he continues therein or discharges any of the duties thereof then the above bond to be void else to be in full force. Attested and approved by us this 27^th day of March eighteen sixty six.

(A38

By his Excellency Charles J. Jenkins Governor of the State of Georgia.
To Honorable the Justices of the Inferior Court of the County of Milton or any one of them.
Whereas I have this day commissioned Cicero H. Maddox a Justice of the Peace in the said County aforesaid in the 823^rd Company Dist GM and whereas the said person cannot attend at the executive Department to quality for his said office without great inconvenience I have selected you the said justices or any one of you to administer to him the oath of office herewith sent and upon his taking and subscribing the same you will certify your proceedings to me that the same may be recorded.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Executive Department at the Capitol in the City of Milledgeville the 23^rd day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand & eight hundred and sixty six by the Governor.
R. L. Hunter, Secty

The underassigned justices of the Inferor Court do hereby certify to his Excellency the Governor that that in obedience to the above dedamus potestatum. C. H. Maddox has come before us and has taken and subscribed the official oath which was sent to us from the Executive Department for him dated this date and that we have delivered to him his commission. Given under our hands and official signatures this 11^th day of May 1866

(A39

By his Exelency Charles J. Jenkins Governor of Said State
To the Honorable the Justices of the Inferior Court of the County of Milton or any three of them.
Whereas as I have this day commissioned John W. Grogan, Clerk of the Inferior Court of the County of Milton as whereas the said person cannot attend at the Executive Department to qualify for his said office without great inconvenience, I have selected you the said Justices or any three of you to administer to him the oath of office herewith sent and upon his taking and subscribing the same and giving bond as required by law, you will certify your proceedings to me that the may become a record.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Executive Department at the Capitol in the City of Milledgeville, the 22^nd day of January in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty six
By the Governor, H. I. G. Williams

the undersigned Justices of the Inferior Court do certify to his Excellency the Governor that in obedience to the foregoing dedamus potestatum. John W. Grogan has come before us and taken and subscribed the official oath and executed the official bond which was sent to us from the Executive Department for him dated this date and we have delivered to him his commission. Given under our hands and official signature this third day of April 1866

(A40

By his Excellency Charles J. Jenkins Governor of Said State
To the Honorable the Justices of the Inferior Court of the County of Milton or any of them.
Whereas as I have this day commissioned Nathan B. Bagwell, Receiver of Tax Returns of the County aforesaid and whereas the said person cannot attend at the Executive Department to qualify for his said office without great inconvenience, I have selected you the said Justices or any three of you to administer to him that oath of office herewith sent and upon his taking and subscribing the same and giving bond, you will certify your proceedings to me that the same may become a record.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Executive Department at the Capitol in the City of Milledgeville, the 8^th day of March in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight and sixty six
By the Governor, H. G. Williams

State of Georgia Milton County
the under assigned Justices of the Inferior Court do hereby certify to his Excellency the Governor that in obedience to the foregoing dedamus potestatum. Nathan B. Bagwell has come before us and taken and subscribed the official oath and executed the official bond sent to us for him with said dedamus and we have delivered to him his commission& herewith transmit said bond to the Executive Department. This 3^rd day of April 1866

(A41

By his Excellency Charles J. Jenkins Governor of Said State
To the Honorable the Justices of the Inferior Court of the County of Milton or any three of them.
Whereas as I have this day commissioned Thomas J. Crisler, Tax Collector of the County aforesaid and whereas the said person cannot attend at the Executive Department to qualify for his said office without great inconvenience, I have selected you the said Justices or any three of you to administer to him the oath of office herewith sent and upon his taking and subscribing the same and giving bond, you will certify your proceedings to me that the same may become a record.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Executive Department at the Capitol in the City of Milledgeville, the 8^th day of March in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty six
By the Governor, H. I. G. Williams

The under assigned Justices of the Inferior Court do hereby certify to his Excellency the Governor that in obedience to the foregoing dedamus potestatum. Thomas J. Crisler has come before us and taken and subscribed the official oath and executed the official bond sent to us for him with said dedamus and we have delivered to him his commission& herewith we transmit to the Executive Department said bond executed as aforesaid and recorded in the Officer of the clerk of the Inferior Court. Given under our hands and official signatures this third day of April 1866

(A42

By his Excellency Charles J. Jenkins Governor of Said State
To the Honorable the Justices of the Inferior Court of the County of Milton or three of them.
Whereas as I have this day commissioned George Fowler, coroner of the County aforesaid and whereas the said person cannot attend at the Executive Department to qualify for his said office without great inconvenience, I have selected you the said Justices or any three of you to administer to him the oath of office herewith sent and upon his taking and subscribing the same and giving bond, you will certify your proceedings to me that the same may become a record.
Given under my hand and seal of the Executive Department at the Capitol of Milledgeville, the 22^nd day of January in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty six
By the Governor, H. I. G. Williams

The under assigned Justices of the Inferior Court of said County do hereby certify to his Excellency the Governor that agreeable to the requirements of the foregoing dedamus potestatum. George Fowler has this day appeared before us and taken and subscribed the official oath and given the official bond sent to us from the Executive Department that the bond was given in the sum of five hundred dollars and dated this date the names of the sureties are C. G. Gillespie, John Fowler and we have delivered to him his commission. Given under our hands and official signatures this 3^rd day of April 1866

(A43

Inferior Court of Milton County letting for County Purposes August Term 1866.
Upon the application for that purpose of Jackson Graham and Selina Waits to this Court it is ordered by the Court that said Jackson Graham and Selina Waits be and they are hereby authorized and empowered to open, establish at there own expense and keep a ferry across the Chattahoochee River to be landed on the land of the said Graham on the west bank of said River in Milton County and on the land of the said Salina Waits on the opposite bank of said River in Gwinnett County at or near the place on said River where the publick road leading from Cumming in Forsyth County to the city of Atlanta in Fulton County in said State crosses said Chattahoochee River for the transportation of persons, property vehicles, live stocks, across said River and it is further ordered that the said Jackson Graham and Salina Waits be and they are hereby authorized to charge, collect and receive toll and compensation for such transportation at said Ferry this August 7^th 1866.

(A44

September Term 1866 to the Hon Justices of the Inferior Court of Milton County setting for County purposes the petition of John W. Nesbit and C. N. Woodall of the County of Milton in said State respectfully showeth that they are the owners of the land on each side of the Chattahoochee River at the point where the publick road leading from Alpharetta in Milton County to the City of Atlanta in Fulton County in said State crosses said River the petitioners John W. Nesbit being the owner of said land on the west back of said River in the County of Milton and to the center of said River and the petitioner C. N. Woodall being the owner of the land at said place on the oposite bank & to the center of said River said petitioners being desirous of establishing running and keeping open a publick ferry across said River to be landed on the land of said Nesbit on the west bank of said River in Milton County and on the land of the said Woodall on the oposite bank of said River in the County of Milton at the place on said River herein before mentioned for the accommodation of the publick and for profit and pay to themselves humbly petition this honorable Court to grant to them an order for that purpose authorizing them to establish & keep open a ferry across said River at the place aforesaid on there own land for the transportation of persons, property, vehickles, stock, &C. across said River and charge, collect & receive toll and pay therefore and your petitioners will every pray &C. Septm 26^th 1866

(A45

Inferior Court of Milton County setting for County purposes October Term 1866. Upon the application for that purpose of John W. Nesbit and C. N. Woodall to this Court it is ordered by the Court that the said John W. Nesbit and C. N. Woodall be and they are hereby authorized and empowered to open, establish at there own expense and keep a Ferry across Chattahoochee River to be landed on the land of the said John W. Nesbit on the west bank of said River in Milton County, and the land of the said C. N. Woodall on the oposite bank of said River in Milton County at the place on said River where the publick road leading from Alpharetta County to the city of Atlanta in Fulton County in said State in Fulton County where said road crosses said Chattahoochee River for the transportation of persons, property, vehickles, live stock &C across said River and it is further ordered that the said John W. Nesbit and C. N. Woodall be and they are hereby authorized to charge, collect and receive toll and compensation for such transportation at said Ferry &C. Octr 2^nd 1866.

(A46

1866 Deputy Sheriff's Bond
Know men by these presents that we Giles F. Mayfield as principal, J. W. Nesbit and Alfred H. Teasley as securities all of said County are held and firmly bound unto Ransom M. Autry, Sheriff of said County in the just and full sum of five thousand dollars for the true payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this February 6^th 1856.

The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Ransom M. Autrey, Sheriff of said County has this day appointed the said Giles F. Mayfield his Deputy now should the said Giles F. Mayfield well and truly do and perform faithfully his duty as Deputy Sheriff of said County faithfully execute all writs, warrants, precepts and processes directed to the Sheriff of said County which may come into hands and true returns make and in all things well and truly and without malice or partiality perform the duties of Deputy Sheriff of said County during his continuance in office and take only the fees allowed by law and perform all and singular the duties required of him as Deputy Sheriff as aforesaid then this obligation to be void else of full force and virtue &C.

(A47

I, John W. Grogan, do swear that I will truly and faithfully enter and record all the orders decrees judgments and other proceedings of the Inferior Court of Milton County and all other matters and things which by law ought by me to be recorded and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties required of me to the best of my understanding. So Help Me God. I do further swear that I am not the holder of any public money due this State unaccounted for that I am not the holder of any office or trust under the government of the United States nor either of the several states nor of any foreign state and that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia and that I will surport the Constitution of the United States and of this State so Help Me God.
Sworn to and subscribed before us this third day of April 1866.

(A48

Know all men by these presents that we Simeon L. Rucker, J. M. Howell, Robert Webb, N. W. H. Cook, as sureties are held and firmly bound unto J. W. Nesbit, Jackson Graham, Wm. P. Brown, Alfred H. Teasley, Henry W. Paris, Justices of the Inferior of said County for the time being and there successors in office in the sum of two thousand dollars to the payment of which well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated dated this 5^th day of February eight hundred and sixty seven. The condition of the above bond is such that whereas the above bound Simeon L. Rucker was on the 2^nd day of January 1867 duly elected County Treasurer of said County now if the said Simeon L. Rucker shall faithfully discharge all the duties of such office of County Treasurer of said County during the time he can continues therein or discharges any part of the duties thereof the then the above obligation to be void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Attested and approved by us this fifth day of Febry 1867.

(A49

Know all men by these presents that we James A. Stewart as principal and James B. Chambers & George W. Chambers and John Grimes as securities are held and firmly bound unto the Justices of the Inferior Court of said County in the sum of five hundred (dollars) and sixty two and a half dollars for the true payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators firmly by these presents the condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the said James A. Stewart has this day bargained with the said Inferior Court to erect a bridge across Big Creek at Lebanon Mills in said County and to keep said bridge up for the space of five years now if the said James A. Stewart shall faithfully perform the contract aforesaid with the said Inferior Court this obligation to be void, else of full force and effect. Sign, sealed and delivered this 4^th December 1866.

(A50

Constables Bonds
Know all men by these presents that we David Bice, L. P. Brown and W. S. Eison securities are held and firmly bound unto the Justices of the Inferior Court in said County or their successors in the just and full sum of five hundred dollars for the full payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators by these presents. Now if the said David Bice shall faithfully perform the duties of constable of the eleven hundred and seventy second district GM in and for said County to which said office he had bin elected then this bond to be void else of full force &C.
Atested and approved by S. M. Lamberth, JP

Constable Bond
Know all men by these presents that we, Charles R. Dudley and H. I. Bales, John Boon and John Anderson, securities are held and firmly bound unto the Justices of the Inferior Court in and for said County or there successors in the just and full sum of five hundred dollars for the full payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators by these presents now if the said Charles R. Dudley shall faithfully perform the duties of Constable of the 8 hundred and forty second district GM in said County to which said office he has been duly elected then this bond to be void else of full force and virtue. This 5^th January 1867.
Tested & approoved by
Thomas Collins JP
I. W. Lanier, JP

(A51

Constables Bond
Know all men by these presents that we Abner Phillips and George W. Fowler and J. C. McMakin, securities are held and firmly bound unto the Justices of the Inferior Court and for said County or their successors in office in the just and full sum of five hundred dollars for the full payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators by these presents. Now if the said Abner Phillips shall faithfully perform the duties of constable of the 823rd district GM in and for said County to which said office he has been duly elected then this bond to be void else of full force virtue.
Witness our hands and seal this 5^th day of January 1867.
Tested and approved by C. H. Maddox, JP

Constables Bond
We, James L. Mayfield as principal and Giles F. Mayfield and W. H. Nesbit as securities all of the State and County aforesaid acknowledge ourselves held and bond to H. W. Paris, Jackson Graham, J. W. Nesbit, A. H. Teasley, and William P. Brown Justices of the Inferior Court of said County and there successors in office in the sum of five hundred dollars subject to the following conditions. The conditions of the above obligation is as follows. Whereas the said James L. Mayfield has been elected Constable in and for the 1176^th Dist GM in said County now should the said James L. Mayfield truly and faithfully discharge the duties of his said office as required during the time of his continuance in office then this obligation to be void, else of force this 5^th January 1867
Approved
C. A. Watkins, JP

(A52

Constables Bond
Know all men by these presents that we, H, W. Lewis and N. G. Newton and David Densmore securities are held and firmly bound unto the Justices of the Inferior Court in and for said County and their successors in office in the just and full sum of five hundred dollars for the full payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators by these presents. Now if the said W. H. Lewis shall faithfully perform the duties of Constable of the 823^rd Dist GM in and for said County to which said office he has been duly elected then this bond to be void else of full force and virtue. Witness our hands and seals this 7^th January 1867.
Tested & approved
by C. H. Maddox, JP

Constables Bond
Know all men by these presents that we, William H. Scott, A. J. Alexander, J. R. Trible, securities are held and firmly bound unto the Justices of the Inferior Court in and for said County or their successors in the just and full sum of five hundred dollars for the full payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators by these presents now if the said Wm H. Scott shall faithfully perform the duties of Constable of the eleven hundred and seventy second district GM in and for said County to which said office he has bin duly elected then this bond to be void else in full force .
Tested & approved by
S. M. Lamberth

(A53

Cobbs and Grounds Bond
Know all men by these presents that we, Richmond N. Brown and Jame Cobb and Giles F. Mayfield, securities are held and firmly bound unto the Inferior Court of said County and their successors in office in the just and full sum of eight hundred and sixty four dollars for the true payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators jointly and severally firmly by these presents, sealed with our seal and dated this 4^th December 1866. The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the said R. N. Brown has built a bridge across Big Creek for the sum of four hundred and thirty two dollars and 25 cents one hundred and eighty two feet long said bridge they do warrant to keep in good passing order for the term of five years next ensuing then this obligation to be void else to remain in full force.

(A54

Constables Bond
Know all men by these presents that we, George W. Hansard and James G. Bowen and Samuel F. Kincanon, securities are held and firmly bound unto the Justices of the Inferior Court in and for said County or their successors in office in the just and full sum of one thousand dollars for the full payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators by these presents now if the said George W. Hansard shall faithfully perform the duties of Constable of the eleven hundred and seventy sixth district GM in and for said County to which said office he has been duly elected then this bond to be void else of full force. This 5^th February 1867.
Attest by
M. J. Seale, JP

Order of the Inferior Court
It appearing by the return of the superintendents of an election held on the 5^th day of January last for Constable in and for the eleven hundred seventy sixth district GM in said County that George W. Hansard was duly elected to that office and has given bond and security and taken the oath of office agreeable to law. It is ordered that the said George W. Hansard be and he is hereby recognized as Constable in said Dist and County and that said return and bond of the said G. W. Hansard & J. G. Bowen, and Samuel F. Kincanon be filed in the Clerk's of this Court and recorded. Feby 5^th 1867

(A55

Order of the Inferior Court
It appearing by the return of the Superintendents of an election held on the 5^th day of January last for Constable in and for eleven hundred and seventy six dist. GM in said County that James L. Mayfield was duly elected to that office and has given bond and security and taken the oath of office agreeable to law it is ordered that the said James L. Mayfield be and he is hereby recognized as constable in and for said Dist and County and that said return and bond of James L. Mayfield, W. H. Nesbit and Giles F. Mayfield be filed in the clerk's office of this County Court and recorded this 5^th February 1867.

(A56

Official of Bond of Tax Collector
Know all men by these presents that we, Thomas J. Crisler as principal and Isham Teasley, Giles F. Mayfield, John B. McCollum and Jackson Graham as surities firmly bound unto his Excellency Charles J. Jenkins, Governor of the State of Georgia and his successors in the sum of $3000 three thousand dollars to be paid to the said Charles J. Jenkins, Governor of the State of Georgia and his successors in office for which payment 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 seal & dated this 2^nd day of April eighteen hundred and sixty seven.
Whereas the above bound Thomas J. Crisler was on the 5^th day of January 1857 elected tax collector for the County of Milton in said State for the year eighteen hundred and sixty seven.
Now the condition of the above obligation is such that is the said Thomas J. Crisler shall faithfully discharge all and singular the duties required of him in virtue of his said office of tax collector 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.
Attested and approved by us this 2^nd day of 1867.

(A57

Official Bond of Receiver of Tax Returns
Know all men by these presents that we, Nathan B. Bagwell as principal and W. S. Grogan, John W. Nesbit and Wm. P. Brown as sureties are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency, Charles J. Jenkins, Governor of the State of Georgia and his successors in office in the sum of $1500 fifteen hundred hundred dollars to be paid to the said Charles J. Jenkins, Governor of the State of Georgia and his successors in office for which payment 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 seal & dated this 2^nd day of April eighteen hundred and sixty seven.
Whereas the above bound Nathan B. Bagwell was on the 5^th day of January 1857 elected receiver of tax returns for the County of Milton in said State for the year eighteen hundred and sixty seven.
Now the condition of the above obligation is such that if the said Nathan B. Bagwell shall faithfully discharge all and singular the duties required of him in virtue of his said office of tax receiver 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 & virtue.
Atested and approved by us this 2^nd day of April 1867

(A58

Know all men by these presents that we Seaborn J. Ramsey, W. S. Grogan, Robert Webb, and John Grimes are held and firmly bound unto the Inferior Court of said County and their successors in office in the just and full sum of three hundred dollars for the true payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators joint and severally firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seal and dated this 7^th day of May 1867.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the said Seaborn J. Ramsey has built a bridge across Big Creek near John Grimes on Grogans old ferry road for the sum of three hundred dollars. Said bridge they do want to keep in good order for passing for the term of five years next ensuing. Then obligation to be void else to remain in full force and virtue.

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(A60

We, B. F. Roberts as principal and Isham Teasley as security both of said State and County acknowledge ourselves held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Rufus B. Bullock Governor of said State for the time being and his successors in office in the sum of one thousand dollars subject to the following conditions. The condition of the above obligation is as follows: whereas the above bound B. F. Roberts has been appointed surveyor of the County of Milton now should the said B. F. Roberts well and truly behave himself and well and truly demean himself and perform and singular the duties of his said office by himself and assistant according to law and his oath of office and swear or cause to be sworn all chain carriers by him employed then the above obligation to be void otherwise of force this January 15^th 1869

I, B. F. Roberts, will to the best of my skill and knowledge discharge the duties of surveyor of Milton County and that I will not admeasure, survey or lay out any land in my capacity as such, or knowingly permit or cause it to be done without a warrant first obtained for that purpose, so help me God. I do further swear that I will well and truly discharge and perform all and singular, the duties of County Surveyor of this County, and that I will support and defend the Constitution of this State and of the United States and I do further swear that I am not the holder of any public monies unaccounted for, so help me God.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15^th day of January 1869.

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Know all men by these presents that we Martha Bice and Simeon Scoles, security are held and firmly bound unto O. P. Skelton Ordinary of said County for the time being his successors in office in the sum of seven hundred dollars for the true payment of which well and truly to be made we hereby bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators firmly by these presents. Signed sealed and dated this 18^th day of March 1869.
The condition of this bond is such that whereas the above bound Martha Bice was on the thirteenth day of November 1868, delivered of a female bastard child in said County and which is likely to become chargeable to the County. Now if the above bound Martha Bice shall from time to time and at all times hereafter educate and maintain said female child until she shall reach the age of fourteen years, and also pay other expenses attached thereto, then this bond to be void else of full force and effect.
Approved by
S. M. Lambert, Not. Pub.

Know all men by these presents that we Thomas J. Jones & John W. Nesbit & A. W. Holcomb, securities are held and firmly bound unto O. P. Skelton, Ordinary of said County or his successors in office in the just and full sum of five hundred dollars for the full payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, & assigns by these presents. Now if the said Thomas J. Jones shall faithfully perform the duties of Constable of the eleven hundred and seventy second Dist GM in and for said County, to which said office he has been duly elected, then this bone to be void else to remain in full force and virtue.
Attested and approved by me
S. M. Lamberth Not Pub and Ex officio JP

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We, Robert A. Watson as principal and Jackson Graham and A. T. Abbott as securities all of the County and State aforesaid acknowledge ourselves held and firmly bound unto O. P. Skelton, Ordinary of said County, and his successors in office in the sum of five hundred dollars, subject to the following conditions.
The condition of the above obligation is as follows, whereas said Robert A. Watson has been elected Constable of the eight hundred and forty second District GM in said County; now should the said Robert A. Watson truly and faithfully discharge the duties of his said office (during the time of his continuance therein) as required by law, then this obligation to be void, else of force. Dated this 30^th day of April 1869.
Approved Per B. F. Roberts

We do hereby authorize B. F. Roberts Aty at law to sign our names to a bond given by Robt A.Watson for his performance as Constable of the 842^nd Dist GM this 23^rd day of April 1869.
Jackson Graham
A. T. Abbott

I, Robert A. Watson do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of Constable for the County of Milton, State of Georgia, and will to the best of my ability protect and defend the Constitution thereof. I further swear that I faithfully perform all the duties required of me as Constable of the County of Milton, according to the best of my understanding and ability. So help me God.
Sworn to & subscribed before me this 30^th day of April 1869.

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Know all men by these presents that we H. W. Lewis, Prin. and J. G. Cantrell and F. M. Bates, securities are held and firmly bound unto the Ordinary of said County and his successors in office in the sum of five hundred dollars for the payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seal and dated this 17^th September 1869.
The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the said H. W. Lewis has been appointed Constable for the 823^rd Dist GM of said County pro tem (the Constable elect for said District failing to give bond and quality) Now should said Lewis faithfully discharge the duties for said Dist until a successor is elected or appointed and qualified then this bond to be void else of force.
Tested & approved by
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Official Bond of Tax Receiver
Know all men by these presents that we Nathan B. Bagwell as principal and John B. McCollum and Isham Teasley as securities are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Rufus B. Bullock Governor of the State of Georgia and his successors in office in the sum of ($ 1260.00) one thousand two hundred and sixty dollars to the paid to the said Rufus B. Bullock Governor of said State and his successors in office for which payment 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 2^nd day of March eighteen hundred and seventy one.
Whereas the above bound Nathan B. Bagwell was on the second day of December 1870, elected Receiver of Tax Returns for the County of Milton in said state for and during the Term pointed out by the Constitution. Now, the condition of the above obligation is such that if the said Nathan B. Bagwell shall faithfully discharge all and singular the duties required of him in virtue of his said office of Receiver of Tax Returns 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.
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By his Excellency Rufus B. Bullock Governor of said State to the Honorable the Ordinary of the County of Milton
Whereas, I have this day commissioned James Campbell a Justice of the Peace in the County aforesaid in the 1172^nd Company District, Georgia Malitia, and whereas the said person cannot attend at the Executive Department to qualify for his said office without great inconvenience, I have selected you the said Ordinary, to administer to him the oath of office herewith sent and upon his taking and subscribing the same, you will certify your proceedings to me that the same may become a record.
Rufus B. Bullock, Governor
Seal of State
Given under my hand and the seal of the Executive Department at the Capitol, in the City of Atlanta the first day of May in the year of our Lord One Thousand eight hundred and sixty nine.
By the Governor
Eugene Davis
Secretary Executive Department

I the undersigned Ordinary, do hereby certify to his Excellency the Governor, that in obedience to the above Dedimus potestatum, James Campbell has come before me and has taken and subscribed the official oath, which was sent from the Executive Department for him. Dated this date and that I have delivered to him his commission.
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By his Excellency Rufus B. Bullock Governor of said State to the Honorable the Ordinary of the County of Milton.
Whereas, I have this day commissioned James L. Fisher, a Justice of the Peace in the County aforesaid in the Company District, Georgia Militia, and whereas, the person cannot attend at the Executive Department to qualify for his said office without great inconvenience, I have selected you the said Ordinary, to administer to him the oath of office, herewith sent and upon his taking and subscribing the same, you will certify your proceedings to me, that the same may become a record.
Rufus B. Bullock, Governor
Given under my hand and the seal of the Executive Department, at the Capitol, in the City of Atlanta the first day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty nine.
By the Governor
Eugene Davis
Secretary Executive Department

I the undersigned Ordinary, do hereby certify to his Excellency the Governor, that in obedience to the above Dedimus potestatum, James L. Fisher has come before me and has taken and subscribed the official oath, which was sent from the Executive Department for him. Dated this date and that I have delivered to him his commission.
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By his Excellency Rufus B. Bullock Governor of said State to the Honorable the Ordinary of the County of Milton.
Whereas, I have this day commissioned Shirley W. Cook, a Justice of the Peace in the County aforesaid in the 823rd Company District, Georgia Mlitia; and whereas the said person cannot attend at the Executive Department to qualify for his said office without great inconvenience, I have selected you the said Ordinary, to administer to him the oath of office herewith sent and upon his taking and subscribing the same, you will certify your proceedings to me, that the same may become a record.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Executive Department at the Capitol, in the City of Atlanta the first day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty nine.
By the Governor
Eugene Davis
Sect. Exect. Depar.

I the undersigned Ordinary, do hereby certify to his Excellency the Governor, that in obedience to the above Dedimus potestatum, S. W. C ook has come before me and has taken and subscribed the official oath, which was sent, from the Executive Department for him. Dated this date and that I have delivered to him his commission.
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Know all men by these presents that we Nancy E. Phillips principal and Abner Phillips, security are held and firmly bound unto his O. P. Skelton, Ordinary of said County and his successors in office in the sum of seven hundred and fifty dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made and done, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, firmly by these presents; signed, sealed and dated 29^th day of March 1869.
The condition of this bond is such, that whereas the above bound Nancy E. Phillips has lately (on the eleventh day of June 1868) been delivered of a female bastard child in said County; and which child is likely to become chargeable to said County; Now, if the said Nancy E. Phillips shall from time to time and at all times hereafter educate and maintain said female bastard child until she shall reach the age of fourteen years and also to fully indemnify and save the County herself from all charges and expenses for the maintenance, nursing, education &C, of said bastard child then this bond to be void, else of full force.
Tested by C. H. Maddox, JP

We, Henry Smith as principal and A. W. Holcomb and W. S. Eison as securities all of the state and County aforesaid acknowledge ourselves held and firmly bound to Oliver P. Skelton, Ordinary of said County, and his successors in office in the sum of five hundred dollars subject to the following conditions.
The condition of the above obligation is as follows - whereas said Henry Smith has been elected constable in and for the eleven hundred and seventy second District GM in said County. Now should the said Henry Smith truly and faithfully discharge the duties of his said office as required by law then this obligation to be void, else of force, this April 24^th 1869.
Approved
James Campbell, JP
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Know all men by these presents that we J. L. Mayfield, principal and Isham Teasley and Joel Rucker securities, both of said County, acknowledge ourselves held and bound to Oliver P. Skelton, 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 said J. L. Mayfield has been elected constable in and for the eleven hundred and seventy sixth Dist GM in said County. Now should the said J. L. Mayfield truly and faithfully discharge the duties of said office during the time of his continuance in office as required by law, then this obligation to be void, else of force, this June 12^th 1869.
Approved
C. A. Watkins, JP

Know all men by these presents that we Henry Fendley as principal and Hiram Mathias, C. R. Dudley & J. L. Mathews, securities, are held and firmly bound unto the Ordinary of said County and his successors in office in the just and full sum of five hundred dollars for the full payment of which we bind ourselves, our heir, executors and admrs, by these presents.
Now if the said Henry Fendley shall faithfully the duties of Constable during his appointment, of the 842^nd Dist GM in and for said County, to which said office he has been duly appointed for special purposes and emergencies in said Dist and to hold hold his appointed until a successor can be elected and qualified in said Dist, then this bond to be void, else of full force this the 12^th day of January 1870.
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Know all men by these presents that we John B. Watson as principal and G. W. Arnold, John W. Nesbit & Henry L. Cunningham as sureties are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Rufus B. Bullock, Governor of the state of Georgia and his successors in office, in the sum of ($3350.00) three thousand three hundred and fifty five dollars, to be paid to the said Rufus B. Bullock, Governor of said State and his successors in office, for which payment, 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 out seals and dated this 27^th day of February eighteen hundred and seventy one.
Whereas, the above bound John B. Watson was on the 22^nd day of Dec 1870 elected tax collector for the County of Milton in said state for the year 1871, and during the term pointed out by the Constitution.
Now the condition of the above obligation is such that if the John B. Watson shall faithfully discharge all and singular the duties required of him in virtue of his said office of the tax collector as aforesaid, during the term 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.
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By his Excellency Rufus B. Bullock, Governor of said state
To the Honorable the Ordinary of the County of Milton
Whereas, I have this day commissioned John B. Watson Tax Collection for the County aforesaid; and whereas, the said person cannot attend at the executive Department to qualify for his said office without great inconvenience, I have selected you the said Ordinary, to administer to him the oath of office herewith sent; and upon taking and subscribing the same, and giving bond as required by law, you will certify your proceedings to me, that the same may become a record.
Given under my hand and the seal of the Executive Department at the capitol in the city of Atlanta, the 3^rd day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy one.
By the Governor
R. H. Atkinson Sec Exect Dept

I the undersigned, Ordinary, do hereby certify to his Excellency the Governor that in obedience to the Dedimus potestatum John B. Watson has this day appeared before me and taken and subscribed the official oath and executed the official bond, sent from the Executive Department with said Dedimus, said bond was taken for the the sum three thousand three hundred and fifty five dollars, and the names of the sureties are G. W. Arnold, John W. Nesbit & H. L. Cunningham, and I have delivered to him his commission.
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Know all men by these presents that we Wm. H. Nesbit as principal and John W. Nesbit & C. N. Woodall as sureties, are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Rufus B. Bullock, Governor of the state of Georgia, and his successors in office in the just and full sum of three thousand dollars, to the payment, well and truly made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents, sealed with out seals and dated this 25^th day of February eighteen hundred and seventy one.
The condition of said bond is such that whereas Wm H. Nesbit was on the 22^nd day of December 1870, elected Clerk of the Superior Court in and for said County of Milton for the term of two years. Now should the said Wm H. Nesbit faithfully discharge the duties of said office of Clerk of the Superior Court in and for said County during the time he continues in office or discharges the duties, then the above bond to be void; else to be of full force.
25^th day of February 1871

It appearing to the Court of Ordinary of said County met for County purposes that there having and election ordered & held, for one Constable in and for the 1227^th Dist GM in said County, that the person elected fails to give bond, and it being necessary to have a Constable; J. L. Fisher, JP, has appointed Marimon Holbrooks , to that office; and that he has given bond and security satisfactory to said J. L. Fisher, JP, and taken the oath required of all Constables, it is ordered by the Court that the said Marimon Holbrooks, be, and he is hereby recognized as Constable in said Dist and said County, and that said bond of said Holbrooks & Wright Lee & J. F. Shirley be filed & recorded in the Office of the Ordinary of said County, this 25^th March 1871.

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Know all men by these presents that we Marimon Holbrooks, Principal & Wright Lee and John F. Shirley Securities all of said County, are held and firmly bound unto O. P. Skelton Ordinary of said County for the time being and his successors in office in the just and full sum of five hundred dollars, good and lawful money of said State for the true payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors & administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Sealed with our seals and dated this March 14^th 1871.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas said Marimon Holbrooks has been this day duly appointed Constable in and for the 1227^th Dist GM in said County. Now should the said Marimon Holbrooks well and truly, faithfully perform and discharge all and singular the duties of his said office during the time he may continue therein as required by law, then this obligation to be null and void, else to remain in full force and virtue.
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Know all men by these that we William Buice as Principal and Jackson Graham, Henry C. Rogers, A. T. Abbott & H. L. Cunningham as sureties are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Rufus B. Bullock Governor of said State and his successors in office in the sum of ten thousand dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators each and every one of them jointly and severally firmly by these presents; sealed with our seals and dated this 4^th day of March eighteen hundred and seventy one.
The condition of the above bond is such that whereas the above bound Wm. Buice has been elected Sheriff in and for said County ~~during the term~~ now show he the said Wm Buice faithfully perform all and singular his duties as sheriff of said County during the term for which he has been elected, by himself, his deputy or jailor, and upon the terms required by law, then the above bone to be void else to be of full force and effect.
4^th day of March 1871.

I, Wm. Buice, do swear that I will faithfully execute all writs, warrants, precepts and processes directed to me as sheriff of this County or which are directed to all sheriffs of this state, or to any other sheriff specially, I can lawfully execute, and true returns make, and in all things well and truly, and without malace or partiality, perform the duties of the office of Sheriff of Milton County during my continuance in office and take only my lawful fees, so help me God. I do further swear that I am

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not the holder of any public money due this state unaccounted for, that I am not the holder of any office or any trust under the government of the United States (except Postmortem) nor either of the several states, nor of any foreign state and that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia and that I will support the Constitution of the United State and of this state, so help me God.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this first day of March 1871.

Know all men by these presents that we, John I. Teasley, as principal and Jackson Graham and Isham Teasley as securities are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency Rufus B. Bullock Governor of the state of Georgia and his successors in office in the sum of one thousand dollars, to be paid to the said Rufus B. Bullock, Governor of said state and his successors in office, for which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, and each and every one of them jointly and severally, firmly by their presents.
Sealed with our seals and dated this 4^th day of March eighteen hundred & seventy one.
Whereas, the above bound John I. Teasley was on the 22^nd day of December in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and seventy elected County surveyor or of said County of Milton in this state. Now the condition of the above obligation is such that if the said John I. Teasley shall faithfully discharge the duties of the office of

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County Surveyor of the County of Milton as aforesaid during the term he continues therein or discharges the duties thereof then the obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
4^th day of March 1871.

Know all men by these presents that we John W. Jones, Principal and John W. Nesbit, Golson M. Hook, James Cobb & Jackson Graham as sureties are held and firmly bound unto O. P. Skelton, Ordinary of said County, for the time being, and his successors in office in the sum of four thousand dollars, to the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally firmly by these presents
Sealed with our seals and dated this 4^th day of March eighteen hundred and seventy one.
The condition of the above bond is such that whereas the above bound John W. Jones was on the 22^nd day of December 1870 duly elected County Treasurer of said County. Now if the said John W. Jones shall faithfully discharge all the duties of such office of County Treasurer of said County 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.
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Know all men by these presents that we S. W. Cook as principal and D. W. Devore, J. H. Cook & Joseph Mansell as sureties are held and firmly bound unto O. P. Skelton, Ordinary of said County, for the time being, and his successors in office in the sum of five hundred dollars, to the payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally firmly by these presents
Sealed with our seals and dated this 4^th day of March eighteen hundred and seventy one.
The condition of the above bond is such that whereas the above bound S. W. Cook was on the 22^nd day of December 1870 duly elected Coroner of said County. Now if the said S. W. Cook shall faithfully discharge all the duties of such office of Coroner of said County 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.
4^th March 1871

I, Shirley W. Cook, do swear that I will well and truly serve the state of Georgia in the office of Coroner of the County of Milton in this State, and will faithfully and truly execute all writs and precepts to me directed, or which I may lawfully execute, when placed in my charge and return the same according to the best of my knowledge, skill and judgment; that I will in no case knowingly use or exercise my office illegally, corruptly or unjustly, and that I will not under pretense, take, accept or enjoy, any favor, reward pertaining to my office other than such as are allowed by law. But that I will in all things touching the duties of my office, demean myself honestly, fairly & impartially according to the best of my ability, so help me God. I do further swear that I am not the holder of any public money due this state unaccounted for, that I am not
the holder of office or trust under the Government of the United States nor either of the several states nor of any foreign state, and that I am otherwise qualified to hold said office according the Constitution & laws of Georgia, and that I will support the Constitution of the United States and of this state, so help me God.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4^th day of March 1871.

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Know all men by these presents that we Catharine Lawson and James Cobb security are held and firmly bound unto O. P. Skelton, Ordinary of said County, for the time being, and his successors in office in the sum of six hundred dollars, for the true payment of which well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, firmly by these presents
Signed sealed and dated this July 31^st 1871.
The condition of this bond is such that whereas Catharine Lawson was on the 30 day of August 1868 delivered of a male bastard child in said County and which was likely to become chargeable to the County. The said Catharine Lawson having sworn out a warrant for James Cobb as the father of said child and has since that time settled the case with Cobb. Now should the said Catharine Lawson from time to time, and at all times hereafter educated and maintain said male bastard child until he shall reach the age of fourteen years then this bond to be void else of full force and virtue.
Attested and approved by
S. M. Lamberth, Not Pub & Ex officio JP

Know all men by these presents that we Samuel L. Tucker, Principal and G. W. Hansard & L. H. Pettit securities are held and firmly unto the Justice of the Peace, John Trippe, in and for said County and his successors in office in the just and full sum of five hundred dollars, for the full payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and admns, by these presents
Sealed with our seals and dated this 4^th day of March eighteen hundred and seventy one.
Now if the said Samuel L. Tucker shall faithfully discharge the duties as Constable of the eleven hundred and seventy sixth GM in and for said County to which office he has been duly appointed then this bond to be void, else of full force, this 19^th January 1870.

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I do solemnly swear that I will duly & faithfully perform all the duties required of me as Constable of the County of Milton and State of Georgia according to law & the best of my ability and understanding so help me God and that I am not the holder of any public money not accounted for under the Government of the United States nor either several states nor any foreign state and am otherwise qualified to hold said office according to the Constitution and laws of Georgia and that I will support the Constitution of the United States and of this State, so help me God this 15^th day of December 1869.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15^th day of Dec 1869
John H. Trippe, NP
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Know all men by these presents that we James L. Mayfield, Principal and Isham Teasley, Golson M. Hook, C. L. Cunningham and J. B. McCollum as sureties are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency James M. Smith, Governor of the State of Georgia and his successors in office in the sum of $3840 three thousand eight hundred forty dollars to be paid to the said James M. Smith Governor of said state and his successors in office for which payment 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 fourth day of March 1873.
Whereas the above Jas L. Mayfield, was on the first day of January 1873 elected Tax Collector for the County of Milton in said State for the years 1873-4 and during the time pointed out by the Constitution. Now the condition of the above obligation is such that if the said James L. Mayfield 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.
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Bond of County Surveyor
Know all men by these presents that we B. F. Roberts as principal and H. W. Paris and A. H. Teasley as sureties are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency James M. Smith, Governor of the State of Georgia and his successors in office in the sum of one thousand dollars to be paid to the said James M. Smith Governor of said state and his successors in office for which payment well and truly to be made 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 28^th day of August eighteen hundred and seventy three.
Whereas the above bound B. F. Roberts was on the 1^st day of January in the year of our Lord 1873 elected County Surveyor for the County of Milton in this State. Now the condition of the above obligation is such that if the said B. F. Roberts shall faithfully discharge the duties of the office of County Surveyors of the County of Milton as aforesaid, during the time he continues therein, or discharges the duties thereof then the obligation to be void, otherwise to be of full force and virtue.
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Bond of J. W. Dodds L. C.
Know all men by these presents, that we James W. Dodds, H. L Cunningham, and Wright Lee, securities of said County are held and firmly bound to the Hon O. P. Skelton, Ordinary of said County, for the time being, and his successors in office in the just and full sum of five hundred dollars good and lawful money of said state, for the true payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally firmly by these presents.
Sealed with our seals and dated this January 6^th 1873.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the said James W. Dodds was duly elected Constable on the 4^th day of this month in and for the 1227^th dist GM in said County
Now should the said James W. Dodds well and truly and faithfully perform and discharge all and singular, the duties of said office during the time he may continue them, as required by law, then this obligation to be null and void; else to remain of full force and virtue.
Tested and approved by
J. L. Fisher, JP

Bond of H. W. Lewis L. C.
Know all men by these presents, that we H. W. Lewis, Principal, and C. H. Maddox, McKinney Purcell, securities acknowledge ourselves held and firmly bound unto O. P. Skelton, Ordinary of said County, and his successors in office in the just and full sum of five hundred dollars for the true payment

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by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 8^th January 1873.
The condition of the above and foregoing bond is such that whereas the above bound H. W. Lewis has been elected Constable of the 823 district GM of said County on the 4^th day of January 1873 for the ensuing term. Now should the said H. W. Lewis well and truly and faithfully perform all and singular, the duties required of him as Constable of said District this obligation to be null and void; else of force.
Executed in the presence of and approved by
W. J. Cook, NP

Bond of Hampton Smith, L. C.
We Hampton Smith as principal and E. J. Camp, as security both of the State and County aforesaid acknowledge ourselves held and bound unto W. H. Nesbit, Ordinary of said County, and his successors in office in five hundred dollars subject to the following condition. The condition of the above obligation is as follows: whereas said Hampton Smith has been appointed Constable in and for the 1176^th dist GM in said County, now should the said Hampton truly and and faithfully discharge the duties of said office during the time of his continuance in office, as required by law, then this obligation to be void; else of full force this June 17^th 1873.

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Bond of J. L. Mayfield
Know all men by these presents that we James L. Mayfield, as principal and Giles F. Mayfield and E. J. Camp and John W. Nesbit, as securities are held and firmly bound unto W. H. Nesbit, Ordinary, in and for said County, and his successors in office in the sum of five thousand dollars to be paid to the said W. H. Nesbit, Ordinary of said County and his successors in office for which payment 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 7^th day of October 1874.
Whereas the above bound James L. Mayfield was the first day of January 1873 elected Tax collector for the County of Milton for the years 1873-4 and during the Term pointed out by the Constitution. Now the condition of the above obligation is such, that if the said James L. Mayfield shall faithfully discharge all and singular the duties required of him in virtue of his said office of Tax Collector as aforesaid during the term 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.

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Bond of T. L. Lewis Co G Coner
Know all men by these presents that we Thomas L. Lewis as principal and H. I. Seale and Henry C. Rogers, as securities all of said County are held and firmly bound unto John M. Rainwater, Henry L. Cunningham, Golson M. Cook, George A. Smith and Robert N. Rogers, as the Board of Education for said County, and their successors in office, in the full sum of two thousand dollars, for the true payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs executors and administrators, jointly and severally, and firmly by these presents.
Sealed with our seals and dated this June 1^st 1874.
The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas said Thomas L. Lewis has been elected Secretary of said board of Education and by virtue of said office County School commissioner of said County. Now should the said Thomas L. Lewis well and truly perform his duties as Secretary and County School Commissioner as aforesaid according to law this obligation to be null and void, otherwise of full force and effect.
Tested & approved by
A. T. Abbott

(A106

Bond of J. L. Mayfield, Tax Collector
Know all men by these presents that we James L. Mayfield as principal and and H. L. Cunningham, E. J. Camp, C. G. Gillespie and John I Teasley, as sureties are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency James M. Smith, Governor of the said State and his successors in the sum of six thousand six hundred dollars to be paid to the said James M. Smith, Governor of said state and his successors in office for which payment 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 15^th day of February eighteen hundred and seventy five. Whereas the above bound James L. Mayfield was the sixth day of January in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and seventy five, elected Tax collector for the County of Milton in this state for the year 1875, and during the Term pointed out by the Constitution. Now the condition of the above obligation is such, that if the said James L. Mayfield shall faithfully discharge all and singular the duties required of him by law in virtue of his said office of Tax Collector as aforesaid during the time that 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.
15^th day of Feby 1875.

(A107

Bond of John K. C. Shirley, Tax Receiver
Know all men by these presents that we John K. C. Shirley as Principal and H. L. Cunningham, J. L. Fisher, F. H. Nash and S. R. Douglass, as sureties are held and firmly bound unto James M. Smith, Governor of the State of Georgia and his successors in office in the sum of two thousand five hundred dollars to be paid to the said James M. Smith, Governor of said State and his successors in office for which payment 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 22^nd day of February 1875.
Whereas the above bound John K. C. Shirley was on the 6^th day of January 1875 elected Tax Receiver of Tax Returns for the County of Milton in said State for and during the term pointed out by the Constitution. Now the condition of the above obligation is such, that if the said John K. C. Shirley shall faithfully discharge all and singular the duties required of him by law in virtue of his said office of Receiver of Tax Returns 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.
22^nd Feby 1875.

(A108

Coroners Bond Crisler
Know all men by these presents that we Isham T. Crisler as principal and John I. Teasley and Joel Rucker as sureties, are held and bound unto W. H. Nesbit, Ordinary, of said County for the time being, and his successors in office in the sum of five hundred dollars to the payment of which well and truly to be made and done we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Sealed with our seals and dated this 29^th day of January 1875.
The condition of the above bond is such, that whereas the above bound Isham T. Crisler was on the 6^th day of January 1875 duly elected coroner of said County, now is the said Isham T. Crisler shall faithfully discharge all the duties of such office of coroner of said County 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.
29^th day of January 1875

(A109

Bond of Sherrif Buise
Know all men by these presents that we William Buise, as principal and H. L. Cunningham, E. J. Camp and Jackson Graham as sureties are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency James M. Smith, Governor of the said State and his successors in office in the sum of ten thousand dollars for the payment of which well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, each and every one of them jointly and severally, firmly by these presents
Sealed with our seals and dated this 15^th day of February 1875.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the above bound William Buise has been elected Sheriff in and for said County. Now if the said William Buise faithfully performs all and singular his duties as sheriff of said County during the term for which he has been elected by himself, his deputies or jailers and upon the terms required by law then the above bond to be void, else in full force and effect.

(A110

Bond of Treasurer Jones
Know all men by these presents that we John W. Jones as principal and John W. Nesbit, Golson M. Hook, John I. Teasley and E. J. Camp as sureties, are held and bound unto W. H. Nesbit, Ordinary, of said County for the time being, and his successors in office in the sum of eight thousand dollars to the payment of which well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
Sealed with our seals and dated this 22^nd day of March 1875.
The condition of the above bond is such, that whereas the above bound John W. Jones was on the 6^th day of January 1875 duly elected County Treasurer of said County, now if the said John W. Jones shall faithfully discharge all the duties of County Treasurer of said County during the time he continues therein or discharges any of the duties thereof then the above bond to be void, otherwise to remain in full force.
22^nd March 1875

(A111

Bond of Clerk Superior Court Seale
Know all men by these presents that we H. I. Seale as principal and John B. McCollum, Isham Teasley and John I. Teasley as sureties are held and firmly bound to his Excellency James M. Smith, Governor of the State of Georgia and his successors in office in the just and full sum of three thousand dollars to the payment of which well and truly to be made we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents
Sealed with our seals and dated this 2^nd day of April 1875.
The condition of the above bond is such that whereas the above bound H. I. Seale was on the 6^th day of January 1875 duly and legally elected Clerk of the Superior Court in and for said County of Milton for t