Estates

Scope and Contents Record of all transactions as executor of the last will and testament of David Nelson, deceased, as fulfilled by his son, Thomas A. R. Nelson, 1854. 1 handwritten, bound volume 285 pp. Includes a copy of the will of David Nelson, Carter County, Tenn., 1850; and an inventory of the estate.

Scope and Contents The Armstrong Family Papers consist of the business transactions and personal reflections of Drury Paine Armstrong (1799-1856) and his son Robert Houston Armstrong (1825-1896). In 1823, Drury P. Armstrong married Amelia Houston, the daughter of Robert Houston. Armstrong was a well regarded businessman and town leader and was appointed to several positions throughout his lifetime. Robert Houston Armstrong was elected to the state legislature about 1850, representing Knox and Sevier Counties. The...

Scope and Contents Partition of the estate of Col. James White, Abingdon, Washington County, Va. 1890 copy of 1851 document. 8 numbered pages. Mentions saltworks, lead mines, slaves, property in Knoxville, Tenn., Virginia, Kentucky and Alabama.

Scope and Contents Diary of William H. Smith (Jonesborough, Tenn.), for 1852. Also: 1853 accounts; pages re: estate of Wm. H. Smith (died August 27, 1854), administrator A. G. Graham; pages re: estate of A. G. Graham (died October 1862). 1 vol. + 2 loose items: 1859 judgment; 1860 receipt. + notes from 1873.

Scope and Contents Letter to Hugh McClung, Esq., November 15, 1827. Name of sender hard to read. ALS 2 pp. (1 pc.) Re: settlement of Watson estate. John Cooper estate, will of General Morton.

Scope and Contents Sale book of property belonging to the estate of David Nelson, deceased, ca. 1850. [By Thomas A. R. Nelson]. Most accounts re: Moses W. Nelson. 1 handwritten volume.

Scope and Contents Southwest Point garrison accounts, 1798-1805, with 1807 inventory of Major William Peters' estate. Typescript made in 1936 by Mrs. William J. Smith from original manuscript. In account with Saml. C. Hall. Hall & Smith (Kingston, Tenn.). TS 27 pp.