Index to Will Book B
submitted by Lynn RisenerTranscribed from FHL film 1029954
This book starts somewhere close to 1880. I will not be transcribing wills word for word but will try to list the pertinent infomation from each one. Any wills I have not listed added information from are for the mid 1920's to late 1940's. I have added names and info on 5 wills that were in the book but not listed in the index in the front of the book.
This is the complete index for Will Book B.
| Name | Information from Will | Page |
| Allen, James H. | Dec 16, 1914 Nov 15, 1915 Wife - Loraine Wisdom Allen 5 children: Sally Ruby Sickel, Henry W. Allen, Nettie Ethel Grover, Presley R. Allen & Terry M. Allen "I was seventy years old the fourth of March last, having been born on the fourth of March 1844. My family is not a long lifed family so that at best I cannot expect to live much longer." | 57 |
| Alexander, Andrew C. | May 6, 1920, filed July 18, 1921 Lived in Shirley, Ar Daughters: Isetta Branton, Catherione M. Elliott, Mary M Upton, May Bell Upton Son - James L., Harvey E. daughther in law - Erny? Alexander grand daughters - Clara Branton, Berney Bailey, Thelma Bailey Katie Alexander wife of Archie Alexander | 82 |
| Abram, Albert | Last will & testament | 171 |
| Arnold, Lizzie | Last will & testament | 173 |
| Anderson, Ira | Last will & testament | 249 |
| Bruce or Brown, H.L. | Feb 3, 1915 - recorded April 19, 1915 Lives in Dabney, Ar Other Names: daughter Florence Bruce or Brown and Exec: John Skinner | 56 |
| Bradley, S. A. | July 13, 1918, filed Dec 10, 1923 lived at Formosa wife - P.A. Bradley daughter - Bell Wells Brothers & sisters: Ike Bradley, Eliz Bradley, Wm Bradley, Sealy Rumels & Judy Rhoads Also mentioned: Saray Hamlin and Ernest Malone | 93 |
| Bradberry, M.E. | Last will & testament | 117 |
| Bradford, Sallie Lee | Sept 15, 1927, June 18, 1932 Lived at clinton Husband J.E. Bradford decd 4 older children: Clyde Bradford, Mayme Mehlus, Fletcher Bradford, Garner Bradford Youngest child - Poe Bradford also mentioned - her late father J.H. Towery who she inheirted from 4 April 1927 | 133 |
| Brown, A.C. | Last will & testament | 147 |
| Bostic, Edward H. | Last will & testament | 196 |
| Bliss, George W. | Last will & testament | 202 |
| Bradford, C.E. | Last will & testament | 234 |
| Bell, G.A. | Last will & testament | 247 |
| Cottrell, A.A. | Cert. of Probate (W.H. Phillips) | 125 |
| Couch, Charity | Dec 6, 1879 filed Sept 11, 1888 Other names mentioned: Lewis Couch - land SW1/4 NW1/4 & W1/2 of SW 1/4 Sec 30 T10N, R15W & SE of SE 1/4 Sec 25 T10 R16W, Homestead entry 9/20/1879 Other children: Nancy Couch, Hardin Couch, Betsy Couch, John Couch, Hugh Couch. son Lewis is exector (Martha Riley, witness, but is deceased when the will was filed) | 1 |
| Christopher, Louanna? | March 3, 1893 proven April 16, 1894 Other names mentioned: son William R? Smith "The reason why I make this difference in my children is that he sees after my welfare and that I am properly cared for and none of the rest see after my welfare" | 7 |
| Cruse?, S.A. | Jan 16, 1899 filed-Jan 27, 1899 Lived in Bee Branch Other names mentioned: Children: W.H. Cruse, Nancy Alice Bounds, V.A. Cruse, Susan L. Bounds, Charley W. Cruse | 12 |
| Crain, J.C. | July 30, 1920, filed & recorded Jan 4, 1921 wife - Cordelia Crain other names - R.D. Crain | 80 |
| Dewey or Dunlap, Robt. R. | Will recorded from Decker, Richland Co., Ill. Wife Rachall Ann. Date Jun 27, 1889, filed Oct 3, 1903 | 31-32 |
| Duncan, John O. | written 1904 Probated Apr 19, 1909 Rec 21 Apr 1909 Other names mentioned: Wife Mary - Dower interest $1 to daus: Ann Elizabeth, Nannie Davis $1 to sons: David J., Anthony H., Waltham, Greenberry A., Lewis B. "All remainder to my sons by my present wife, Radford & J. Arthur, to be divided equally. Exec: Hilary W. Cargile | 39-40 |
| Durkee, Charles T. | Will | 98-111 |
| Dreyer, Job William | Dee, Elaine & Dreyer administrator? | 167 |
| Davis, Henry P. | 221 | |
| Eubanks, R.W. | Filed July 17, 1916 Lived in Choctaw, Ar Wife - flora Minor children:, Carter? Eubanks, F.N. Eubanks, Tom Eubanks, Herbert Eubanks, Jim Eubanks, Bramlet Eubanks, Branie Eubanks, Bernice Eubanks Heirs of Effie Chronister decd and Cynthia Hastings decd. Exec: F.M.Eubanks | 66 |
| Fraser, Garner | deposition | 124 |
| French, Geo W. | will & proof | 164 |
| Fraser, Garner | will & proof | 257 |
| Gooch, Mary (Mary is on index but will is for Charlotte Goodwin[or Goodman]) |
Mar 11, 1886 filed probate Dec 29, 1888 Other names mentioned: dau Mary Gooch, exec. other children: Chasander Stafford, George Goodwin, and Marget Willes heirs | 6-7 |
| Giles, William H. | April 1, 1897 filed April 18, 1898 Other names mentioned: wife - Margaret Ann Giles Daus: Harriet Harrison, Nancy Cook, Victoria Thomborrogh, Tennessee Begley Son - James E Giles heirs of son William F. Giles decd. and grandaughter Margaret H Giles | 10-11 |
| Griffin, William H. | Signed Mar 16, 1901 Re-signed Sept 8, 1905 Filed 17 Oct 1911 He is in feeble health $1 to each of his children Bradley V., Julia A.E. Lewis nee Griffin, adopted daughter Lula E. Griffin, formerly Lula E. Blankenship. Wife - Martha A. Witt: w.W. Edwards & Lelia F. Edwards | 42-43 |
| Graddy, James E. | Dec 20, 1915, Oct 17, 1921 Lived at Bee Branch sons: Gay & Alphonzo & Claud Daughters: Verona Brittain, Viola Ingram wife - Cassie Graddy | 84-85 |
| Harrison, Roy | July 19, 1921, probated April 11, 1922 son - J.H. Roy, grandson Edgar Roy, daughter - Ida Boyd & Mary Bush | 257 |
| Huie, E.R. | written Nov 6, 1896 died-July 16, 1902 filed-July 26, 1902 Other names mentioned: wife Rebaca J. Huie children: could not read their names. Witness: H.L. Jennings & W.J. Stobaugh Exec: James L. Hunter and J.L. Rogers Land left to his wife: SW1/4 SW1/4 Sec 25 T11N R14W NW1/4 SW1/4 Sec 25, T11N R14W SE1/4 SE1/4 Sec 26 T11N R14W NWNW Sec 36 T11N R14W (Note from Linda Maxey Prater - I have the person as Richard E Huie - wife Rebecca Jane Hunter Huie. Children - Callie, Charles & Etta Elizabeth. Son Callie died less than a month after Richard on Aug 09, 1902. Charlie died Oct 06, 1918 - think 1902 & 1918 were the time frame that the flu went thru the area. Rebecca died June 09,1927. Etta Elizabeth married William Oscar Roach - she died July 19,1968. All four of them are buried in Huie cemetery.) | 29-31 |
| Halbrook, G.W. | written Feb 7, 1888 Probated Apr 17, 1889 Recorded Jan 17, 1900 Other names mentioned: wife Sarah ...she inherits and at her death it goes to son Joseph Thomas Holbrook, Grandaughter Sarah Ann Holbrook and to "other children of my deceased son Isaac Newton Halbrook as follows: Son Joseph Thomas to have 1/3, grandaughter Sarah to have 1/3, Isaac Newtons children to have 1/3." Witness: W.J. Page & A.B. Britton, W. Simpson | 31 |
| Huie, Jessie A. | Filed Jan 20, 1914 Wife Seline Huie and infant children. Other Children: Mary Shelty, Elisha S. Huie, Bettie E. Williams, Tennessee Trawick, Dock Huie, Rose Cupp, Ada Simpkins, Mattie Rogers, Jesse C. Huie, Luther G. Huie, Walter M. Huie, Frederick G. Huie, Abraham L. Huie, Lillie Huie, Charles R. Huie. | 53 |
| Harden, J.N. | May 7- 1918 - filed May 18, 1918 Wife Mattie Harden | 73 |
| Hunt, G.D. | Lives in Eglantine Wife Josephine Hunt 4 Dau: Maggie Brown, Sarah E. Fulks, Willie Hunt & Lela Hunt 5 sons: Thomas, James, Edward, Linn, Brit Lots of land descriptions in this will. | 45-49 |
| Hunnicut, E.J. | May 2, 1916, filed May 12, 1924 named mentioned - J.L. Hunnicutt | 97 |
| Henley, David | will 1933 | 157 |
| Hubbard, Harry David | 159 | |
| Hunter, Della | decd | 165 |
| Hooper, Tom | last will | 174 |
| Hendrickson, Roy M. | will | 182-185 |
| Huggins, L.D. | 207 | |
| Horton, J.H. | decd | 244 |
| Hensndez?, Nicholas | decd | 246 |
| Jordan, Samuel H | Oct 3, 1904 Probated July 20, 1914 Other names mentioned: children - Larkin Jordan, Price Jordan, Albert Jordan & Lottie Stanley Children of deceased son James Jordan - Sinnie Blackburn, Toudy? Jordan, Adeline McMillin, Anna Watkins. Anna Watkins Sons: Early Jordan & Ervin Jordan "who have special claims upon me on account of their staying with me and carying for me and effect in my old age." Wife = Fannie J. Jordan Witness: Smuel Stephens & Thomas N. Simpkins | 54 |
| Jenkinss, J.M. | May 8, 1907 - Probate Feb 13, 1918- filed May 8, 1918 Lived in Quitman, Cleburne Co. Other Names: Sons - Robert D Jenkind, J.Back Jenkins wife - Mrs M.J. Jenkins 3 children including Mrs T.C. Hamilton | 68 |
| Johnson, R.L. | last will & testament | 141 |
| Johnson, William | Nov 2, 1898 proof Oct 16, 1899 filed Jan 25, 1901 Other names mentioned: Wife - Polly, son J.N? Johnson Other children who got $1: A.P. Johnson, Martha Hicks, Shady A. Sneed, P.L. Johnson, D.B. Johnson, Asa Johnson & Lucy Davis Exec- J.C. Davis | 21-2 |
| Kerr, Wecher L. | July 9, 1921, filed & recorded Apr 17, 1922 Children, Bettie, Vernon, allen, Stella, Della & Rufy Kerr. mentioned-A.G. Nicholson of Damascus "Put a tombstone to Clara's grave, and as WOW Lodge pay $100 on monument at my grave I want a sufficient amount added to it and put between my grave and Martha's. My birth and death date on south side and Martha's birth and death on north side." | 89 |
| Kemp, D.L. | Jun 25, 1921, filed Apr 14, 1924 of Smith Co. Tenn brother J.H.C. (Hailey) Kemp | 94 |
| Ketchem, Albert E. | Sept 6, 1920, filed Nov 30, 1920, recorded Dec 1, 1920 Wife - Mary O. | 78 |
| Ketchem, Charles A. | May 2, 1919, Dec 14, 1920 Lived in Shirley, Ar wife - Mary E. Son- George P. Wife - Mary O. | 78 |
| Lustangan, Peet | Aug 22, 1888 recorded Sept 7, 1888 Other names mentioned: D.J. McAlister, Miss Sallie Burgis | 1 |
| Linn, Asa | July 28, 1891 filed Nov 3, 1891 Lived in Davis Twsp. Other names mentioned: Newton J. Collums - exec wife- Mary Linn - SE SW 1/4 Sec 20, T10 R13 son- Wash. SW1/4 NE1/4 Sec 25 T10 R13 Amanda Waley - NE SW Sec 25, T10 R13 Nancy Linn - SWSE Sec 25 T10 R13 Permelia Bradford, Sallie Linn, Charley Linn, Aooh? Waley | 11 |
| Leigh Lizzie F. | 128 | |
| Leigh, R.F. | 138 | |
| Liston, John | last will & testament | 152 |
| Martin, J.S. | will | 129 |
| Miller, Elizabeth L. | 189 | |
| Morris, John C. | 230 or 330? | |
| Martin, Margaret E. | Nov 21, 1885 ordered recorded July 13, 1889 and filed May 1, 1889 Other names mentioned: son Wilson Martin, granddaughter Nanie Lydia F. Litaker, Albert Martin, John Martin, Rebecca J Hardin, Wilson Martin | 21 |
| Meeler, Hosea | filed Jan 30, 1895 Other names mentioned: wife - Lucy A. (America Bradford) Meeler, children - Mary A Meeler, Hattie J. Meeler, Drucilla S. Meeler Corrected June 2011 by Carlene G. | 8 |
| May, Belle Culbertson | Filed 21 Apr 1913 Is wife of Frank May of Pasadina, Ca. Son Wm Floyd May of Seattle, Wa. Dau Margaret May Thompson, wife of Herbert H. Thompson of Sheridan, Wy. Son Charles Culberton May, Pasadina, Ca and Archibald Robert May of Pasadena, Ca., 16 yr old. | 50 |
| Mohaur?, Mrs. S.A. | will of same page | 127? |
| McCoy, Rufus F. from Webb City, Jasper Co., Mo. | last will & testament wife is Mary E. written 9/15/1909, probated 11/24/1909, filed 3/15/1910 | 41-42 |
| McGonigel Pat | last will & testament | 111 |
| McKnight, Hugh F. | wittnessed Nov 20, 1900 died-May 23, 1901 filed-July 15, 1901 Lived 3 miles west of Bee Branch Other names mentioned: wife Lucy Exec. - John McKnight | 25 |
| McDonald, Neal | Aug 16, 1923 lived at clinton wife - Mildred McDonald | 96 |
| McGuner, Sophaonia? | last will & testament | 127 |
| McKnight, James E. | 218 | |
| Nicholson, R.S. | Dec 4, 1920, filed Oct 21, 1921 Lived in Damascus Wife - Gracie, children - Clarence R., Burl L., Altus T. & Robert S. | 218 |
| Owen, G.W. or G.A. | Jan 3, 1920, filed- Feb 11, 1920 Lived in Clinton Sons: James Alfred, Jesse Thomas, Leonard, Andrew Adolphus, George. Children of decd daughter Bettie Crutcher Wife - Lizzie Owen | 75 |
| Poff, Henry | August 20, 1889 filed-Oct 15, 1894 Lived in Cleburne Co., Ar Other names mentioned: wife - Louannah Poff 2 youngest daughters - Mollie F. Poff & Laura Rexanie? Poff son - Charles Poff | 10-11 |
| Phillips, W.H. | last will | 123 |
| Patton, S.K. | deposition | 125 |
| Phillips, Mrs. Nelly | will | 154 |
| Patterson, Anna | will | 186 |
| Patton, M.L. & Matilda Ann | 255 | |
| Roy, Harrison | July 19, 1921, proven Apr 11, 1922 Other names mentioned? Son- J.H. Roy, Grandson - Edgar Roy, Daughters - Ida Boyd & Mary Bark | 90 |
| Richards, E.B. | will & testament | 113 |
| Rice, John Davis | last will & testament | 150 |
| Rogers, Jack L. | last will & testament | 150 |
| Robbins, Sadie Sue Dudley | last will | 223 |
| Ratcliff, Edward | May 9, 1889 filed probate Oct 17, 1892 Residing in Bee Branch Other names mentioned: Edward William Ratliff & Louiza Eunnis McKenna, children of his first wife. Emily Cathrine Rackliff is present wife and Emily Rackliff, dau by present wife | 5-6 |
| Richardson, Lydia A. | Jan 25, 1920, Dec 4, 1921 Lived in clinton Son - D.W. is exectur others mentioned: son J.W., J.F. & R.S., grandson M.H.Wright and daughters Sally Peters, Elizabeth Martin. also mentioned J.R. Martin & Arthur Martin | 87 |
| Stobaugh, J.A. | written July 20, 1904 (he is in ill health) Probated Oct 17, 1904 Other names mentioned: Wife Mary and she is executor. At her death divided among children "except daughter Liddie to whom I leave $10." Witness: T.A. Sloan & R.D. Stobaugh | 32 |
| Smith, A.H. decd | will - Mrs. Essie Griggs admx | 114 |
| Stubel?, Oscar P. | decd last will Jim Waugh exc | 161 |
| Simpson, Sallie A. | will | 179 |
| Smith, F.M. | will | 200 |
| Scanlon, Lollie | will | 252 |
| Scroggins, Green | Apr 13, 1895 and Oct 29, 1900 P.O. - Edge, Ar Other names mentioned: 3 daughters unmarried - Linda, Dora & Ellen Scroggins Other 3 daughters (no names) Youngest son Abner Wiley Scroggins 3 older brothers names not mentioned Wife - Betty Scrogins - all property....and then to the children at her death "except Rebecca Chronister who is not to receive any more than she has already received. And my reason for this is because I have loned her husband $20.00 the principle and interest of which he never paid back to me and which I now consider her bequest." Son George M Scroggins executor | 18-20 |
| Shull, Jno W. | Dated Nov 9, 1900 died-Jan 18, 1901 filed Apr 15, 1901 Lived at Eglantine Other names mentioned: wife - N.R.E. Shull - inherited all. At her death it goes to grandson Thomas C. Shull. "Having made larger gifts to my son William H. Shull (now deceased) in his lieftime." The following got .10 cents. Son Williams children - James E. Shull, Alva Rabonds, Wm. Shull & Racheal Dempsey. Grandchildren - Elbert W. Shull and Joseph Shull, children of John Shull, deceased and Lucy Pierce, Richard Pierce and Flora Pierce, children of Mary Pierce, decd. Witness - A.A. Daniel & W.T. Bradford | 22-24 |
| Shull, M.R.E. | written April 15, 1901 filed April 21, 1902 Widow of John W. Shull Other names mentioned: .10 cents each to James E. Shull, Alva Rhoads, William M. Shull & Racheal Dempsey, children of William H. Shull decd and to Elbert W. Shull & Josephine Shull, children of John Shull, decd and to Lucy Pierce, Richard W. Pierce and Flora Pierce, children of Mary Pierce, decd. To grandson Thomas Shull all her estate "in consideration of his living with me and caring for me until my death." W.T. Bradford, Exec. | 26-28 |
| Starnes, A.P. | written April 21, 1891 Probated Oct 15, 1900 Other names mentioned: Daughter Eliza Patton and her sons Wife - Ann Grandson J.P. Patton executor son James M. Dau: Mary G. "It is not out of any disrespect or want of affection from the children of my son James M. or my daughter Mary G. that nothing is bequested to them by this my last will, but solely from the fact that my property is small at best and I feel assured that my said daughter Eliza by her kindness and dedication to me in my declining years will earn all that she receives" witness: S.B. Thornbough and P.C. Benne | 38 & 59 |
| Scroggins, Leroy | written Nov 23, 1901 Recorded 20 July 1909 Other names mentioned: Wife: Mary M. Scroggins. All goes to her and then to heirs by said wife. $1 to heirs by first wife Julian Scroggins $1 to heirs by Shady Scroggins Witness: J.J. Scroggins & M.A.E. Scroggins | 40 |
| Simpkins, Thomas N. | Oct 10, 1914 filed for probate Apr 17, 1916 Other names mentioned: daughter - Mahala E. Johnson wife-Nancy Simpkins 4 sons: John Dick, Jim Tom, William Jeff, Jessie Norman 4 duaghters - Margaret C. Hattie Jane, Katie Ellen.M Exec: J.D. Simpkins | 65 |
| Swelling, James M. | last will | 120 |
| Schwenk, Otto | last will | 136-137 |
| Scanlon, J.E. | will | 177 |
| Smith, Elizabeth S. Mrs | last will | 213 |
| Stobaugh, R.J. | will | 215 |
| Stobaugh, William H. | Nov 5, 1912 - recorded Nov 13, 1915 Lived in Choctaw Other names: son-Riley Stobaugh, daughter-Mrs. Nettun? Hamilton Wife - Nancy Stobaugh Ben Stobaugh, James Stoubaugh, Biller & John Stobaugh, Lizzie Jennings Exec: Wm E. Halbrook | 56 |
| Smith, A.H. | decd "will" Mrs. Essie Griggs adm | 114 |
| Steckel, Osacr P. | (decd last will) Jim Wough exec | 161 |
| Simpson, Sallie A. | will | 179 |
| Smith, F.M. | will | 200 |
| Scanlon, Lollie | will | 252 |
| Thompson, J.B. | Nov 2, 1911 Recorded Apr 29, 1912 Lives in Elba To youngest son Hary C. Thompson, a minor, town lots in Elba together with hotel building. Dau: Julia O Thompson & Jesse M. Thompson Son: Fred B. Thompson Dau:Julia O. Thompson, Bessie J. Peel & Jessie M. Thompson Exec: Julius S. Coble of Oak Flat | 43 |
| Thompson, R.K. | July 2, 1920, filed and recorded Nov 3, 1920 Other names mentioned: Vanli Medlock, J.B. Thompson, Lula Medlock, Bonnie Medlock, Homer Thompson, C.H. Hampton, Exey Bounding?, Renfroe Thompson, Annie Glenn Midlock, Odus Thompson. Jore? Thompson | 76 |
| Thompson, W.R. | last will | 140 |
| William W.R. | April 21, 1899 filed July 17, 1899 Other names mentioned: wife Jane Williams son LaSchmidt Williams daus Sarah & Nancy Exec: Will Williams | 13-14 |
| Williams, C.T. Thos Chas or Chas Thos? He is referred to both ways in the will. |
filed Jun 11, 1898 recorded Apr 19, 1900 Other names mentioned: wife Elizabeth Williams Son William Williams Dau Emma Williams Sons Charley Williams & Joe Williams | 18-19 |
| Woolverton H.G. | Sept 20, 1920, filed July 18, 1921 Other names mentioned: Son Estus Woolverton, Daughters Grace & Leona Woolverton, Other children - May Biggs, Gladys Woolverton under age 16, Madge Woolverton under age 16. Wife - Susie Woolverton | 82 |
| Whitworth, B.F. | Dec 28, 1922, recorded Dec 3, 1923 daughter - Mary Jane Brasher. Emma Whithworth & Lester Whitworth, children of my son S.L. "Neither of the following named persons shall take or have any potiong whatever of my estate either real or personal: Ada Blankenship, Rachell Powell, rosa, Ben & Marvin Duckworth, Lester Andie, John Ollie, & Tory Pack, and also my son W. L. Whitworth" | 91-92 |
| Wilson, Mrs. Fannie Ellis | last will | 122 |
| Waddell, Oscar M. | last will | 238 |
| Williams, John H. | last will | 242 |
| Woolverton, H.G. | Sept 20, 1920, filed July 18, 1921 wife - Susie son-Estus, Dau - Grace and Leona Other children - May Biggs, Gladys Woolverton not yet 16, Madge Woolverton not yet 16 | 242 |