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1830 Federal Census NAME PAGE MALE FEMALE Woodby, Eppy 16 2 less than 5 1 less than 5 1 5-9 1 15-19 2 10-14 1 30-39 1 40-49 Woodby, John 31 1 10-14 2 10-14 1 60-69 1 15-19 1 20-29 1 30-39 Woodby, Thomas 24 1 5 and under 1 5 and under 2 5-9 1 30-39 1 10-14 1 30-39 Woodby, William 24 1 10-14 1 15-19 1 15-19 1 50-59 1 20-29 1 50-59 1840 Carter Co Census WOODBY Eppie 173 19 4 1 - less than 5 1 - 5 through 9 2 - 5 through 9 2 - 10 through 14 3 - 10 through 14 1 - 40 through 49 2 - 20 through 29 1 - 50 through 59 1850 Carter County Census (Index) WOODBY James 25 174 Thomas 30 174 WOODLY Eppy 49 173 Family # 47 Eppy Woodby, age 47, sex M, color W, occupation farmer, Value of real estate 500, Place of Birth TN spouse Mary, age 50 son Peter age 22 son William age 28 son Lewis age 20 daughter Martha age 19 son Jeremiah age 18 son Hezekiah age 15 son Alfred age 13Page 174
Woodby, Thomas age 30, sex M, occupation farmer, place of birth TN wife Malinda age 23 daughter Margaret age 1
Woodby, James age 26, sex M, occupation farmer, place of birth TN wife Susannah
Bertie Mae Woodby about 1900 Unicoi Co, Tn Clara Alice Woodby 23 May 1898 Unicoi, Tn Cora Lee Woodby 12 Feb 1907 Elizabethtown, Tn Easter Woodby 15 Apr 1902 Fred L Woodby 4 Feb 1891 Johnson City, Tn Gene Woodby 22 Sep 1879 Tuckaleechee,Blount Co, Tn Genita Woodby 28 Oct 1895 George C Woodby 22 Jun 1904 Carter Co, Tn Jack Woodby 1 Jun 1926 Jane Woodby about 1868 Joe Will Woodby about 1880 Carter Co, Tn Kyle Woodby 27 June 1898 Lillie Dockery Woodby about 1898 Seveir Co, Tn
LAST FIRST COUNTY YEAR RECORD NAME NAME NUMBER Woodby Babe Unicoi 1911 90860
Woodby Lovica Unicoi 1912 90875
Woodby Mary J. Washington 1910 92516
Woodby Teddy Unicoi 1911 90842
Woodby Willie Unicoi 1912 90799
Cora Lee Woodby 7 Feb 1981 Maryville, Tn Genita Woodby 3 Jun 1979 Maryville, Tn Hampton Woodby Aug 1976 Johnson City, Tn Henry Woodby Nov 1982 Unicoi Co, Tn Jack Woodby 22 Mar 1995 Unicoi Co, Tn Kyle Woodby Feb 1976 Chattanooga, Tn
Johnson County, TN Will Book, Vol. I, p. 158
LETTERS TESTAMENTARY TO ALFRED WIDBY, EXECUTOR OF JOHN ADAMS, DECEASED.
STATE OF TENNESSEE} JOHNSON COUNTY }
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that John Adams has died leaving a nuncupative will in which you are appointed Executor, which has been duly proven in open Court; and you having given bond and qualified according to law and it having been ordered by the said Court that Letters of Testamentary issue to you.
These are therefore to empower you the said Alfred Widby to enter upon the execution of said Will, and take into your possession all the property and to make to the next Court a perfect inventory thereof and to make due collections of all debts, and ~ paying all the just demands against the Testator and settling up the business of said estate according to law, you will pay over and deliver the property and effects that may remain in your hands, and do all other things that may be required according to the provisions of the said will and the law of the land.
Witness, Fred Slimp, Clerk at office the 5th day of May, 1862.
Fred Slimp, Clk. By A. Bradfute, Deputy.
Johnson County, TN Will Book Vol. I, p. 107
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION TO R. H. DONNELLY ON THE ESTATE OF L. WIDBY, DECEASED.
STATE OF TENNESSEE JOHNSON COUNTY } It appearing to the County Court now in session, that Lawson Widby has died in said County, leaving no written will and the Court being satisfied as to your claim to the Administration and you having given bond and qualified as the law directs and the Court having ordered that Letters of Administration be issued to you.
These are therefore to authorize you to take into your possession and control all the goods, chattels, claims and papers of the intestate and return a true inventory thereof according to law, to collect any pay all debts and to do and transact all the duties in relation to said estate which lawfully devolve on you and alter having settled up said estate to deliver the residue thereof to those who are by law entitled.
WITNESS, R. L. Wilson, Clerk of said Court at office, this 2nd day of June, A.D. 1856.
R. L. Wilson, Clerk.
LAST WILL & TESTAMENT OF
WILLIAM WIDBY, Deceased
IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN: I, William Widby do make and publish this my last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and making all other wills by me at any time made.
FIRST, I direct that my funeral expenses and all my just debts be paid as soon after my death as possible out of my moneys that I may die possessed of or may first come into the hands of my Executor.
SECONDLY: I give and bequeath to my son, Thomas Widby and Tapley Widby to each five Dollars.
THIRDLY: I give and bequeath to my son Alfred Widby one hundred and fifty dollars and also the additional sum of three hundred dollars for money paid for me, and one horse and other services rendered by him for me and also another additional sum of two hundred and fifty dollars to my son Alfred Widby.
FOURTHLY: I give and bequeath to my son, William Simpson Widby, all my tract or parcel of land where I now live and possess, and,
FIFTHLY: I give each of my daughters to wit: Dicy Davis, Nancy Wallis, Elizabeth Hockaday, Anna Jenkins, and Hiley Shuffield, the sum of seventy five dollars each, and
LASTLY: I desire that my slaves be kept amongst my heirs if they can agree, and if not, for my son Alfred Widby, whom I appoint and nominate my Executor to sell all of them that he cant keep, himself at private and have six months after my death to make sale in, and all those that are sold if any, should be, should go to one Martin, if my Executor deem it expedient and if all agree and none of my slaves is not sold, I want my black woman, Judah to have her choice which one to go to and that one to pay over to the balance the amount above its part.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I do to this my Will, set my hand and seal this 27th day of December, 1845.
William Widby (seal)
Signed, sealed and published in our presence and we have subscribed our names hereunto in the presence of the Testator, this 27th day of December 1845. WITNESS Joseph S. Vaught Joseph J. Wagner.
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LETTERS TESTAMENTARY TO
ALFRED WIDBY, EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM WIDBY,
Deceased. STATE OF TENNESSEE JOHNSON COUNTY } COUNTY COURT, JANUARY TERM, 1847.
WHEREAS, it appears to the Court here, that William Widby, late of said County is dead and hath made his last Will and Testament in writing, in which he has appointed Alfred Widby, his Executor to the same, which Will hath been exhibited into Court and proved as the law directs. It is therefore ordered by the said Court, that letters testamentary, of all and singular the goods and chattels fights and credits of the said deceased, issue to the said Alfred, he having been qualified agreeable to law.
These are therefore to empower you the said Alfred Widby, to enter into and upon all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits of the said William Widby, deceased, and the same into your possession take wheresoever the same may he found, and a true and perfect inventory thereof to make and return into our said Court at its ensuing term, and the just debts of the said William Widby deceased, to pay and also well and truly pay and deliver all the legacies contained and specified in the said Testament as the said goods and chattels and credits will thereunto extend and the law charges.
Witness whereof I hereto subscribe my name and affix the seal of my office at office, in the town of Taylorsville, the 12th day of January, A. D. 1847, and of the independence of the U.S., the 71st
Alfred T. Wilson, Clerk
By Alex D. Smith, D. C.
Johnson County, TN Will Book, Vol. I, p. 103
LAST WILL & TESTAMENT OF WILLIAM R. BLEVINS, DECEASED.
IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN:
I, William R. Blevins of the County of Johnson and State of Tennessee being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life do therefore make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament, that is to say:
FIRST, After all my funeral expenses are paid I give, bequeath and dispose of as follows; to wit: To my beloved wife, forty dollars per year during her lifetime if remaining single and if not to be void which said money is to be paid from the forge also one feather bed and appurtenances belonging thereto with all my household and kitchen furniture, one milk cow, one yearling heifer, eight head of hogs.
SECOND, To my beloved grand daughter, Mary Ann Blevins one feather bed and its appurtenances also one cow, also three head of sheep.
THIRD, To my beloved son, Wm. C. Blevins, four head of sheep.
FOURTH, I do hereby appoint my two sons, viz, Napoleon B. Blevins and William C. Blevins, Executors full powers and authority to sell a certain quantity of land lying in the four hundred acre tract of land on the South side of Beaver Dam Creek, joining said Executors, lands; and said Executors if should sell the above named is to pay all my just debts with the proceeds thereof and any money remaining thereof said lands I bequeath to my grandson, William H. Blevins, the one- half of the proceeds of the above state, also bequeath to Christopher E. Blevins, the residue of the above named proceeds, I also give to William Henderson Blevins six acres of land being more or less lying on the south side of Beaver Dam Creek, Beginning on a spruce pine, to my son, Armstead twenty five dollars to be paid in Bear Iron, to my daughter Sarah's children one dollar, to my son John L. Blevins, one Dollar, to my son James L. Blevins, one dollar, to my daughter, Elizabeth Blevins, Fifty acres of land which is covered by the four hundred acre tract, to my daughter REBECCA WIDBY, one dollar, I likewise retain two oar banks in the above named land with three acres of land adjoining to each bank for the use of the forge.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the 28th of December, 1854.
William x R. Blevins (seal)
His mark Test: R. H. Barry William M. Tipton
Johnson Co.TN Will Book Vol.1, page 206. LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION TO JOHN A. WILSON ON ESTATE OF JAMES F. WIDBY, Deceased.
STATE OF TENNESSEE}
JOHNSON COUNTY} TO JOHN A. WILSON, ADMR.:
It appearing to the County Court now in session that James F. Widby has departed this life leaving no Will and the Court being satisfied as to your claim to the Administration and you having given bond and qualified as directed by law and the Court having ordered that Letters of Administration be issued to you.
These are therefore to authorize and empower you to take into your possession and control all the goods, chattels, claims and papers of said intestate and return a true and perfect inventory there of to our next County Court. To collect and pay all debts and to do and transact all the duties in relation to said estate which may lawfully devolve upon you as Administrator and after having settled up said estate to deliver the residue thereof to those who are by law entitled.
Witness, R.E. Berry, Clerk of said Court at office this 11th day of August 1865. Robert E. Berry, Clerk.
Rooty Branch Cemetary (ROOTY BRANCH CEMETERY located at 551Rooty Branch Rd. Go out 421 toward South Holston Dam and turn on Emmett Rd. The first road off Emmett to the left is Rooty Branch Road. )
WOODBY, Daisey B. b. 1908 d.1977
WOODBY, Elbert Werley b. 6-30-1894 d. 7-6-1971 (F= Erwin Woodby M= Frances Booher W= Bessie Gross)
WOODBY, Erwin Lee Fayett b. 12-18-1871 d. 6-30-1955 (M= Rachel Woodby. W= Frances C. Booher)
WOODBY, Frances Chatman Booher b. 8-18-1878 d. 5-3-1937 (F= Thomas M. Booher M= Sarah Jane Slagle. H= Erwin Woodby.)
WOODBY, Infant age 0 d. 1928 F= Worley Woodby.
WOODBY, Infant d. 1922, M= Mrs. T. D. Woodby
WOODBY, Infant Inf. d. 1890
WOODBY, William R. b. 1913 d. 1964
Nathan Honeycutt Cemetery -
Carter Co TN (Hwy. 173)
Mary Ivory Woodby -
13 March 1912 – 27 May 1944
Wanda -
Dau. of Jim and Mary Woodby -
22 Dec 1927 – 18 July 1928
FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CEMETERY -
1102 Big Springs Rd. Maryville, TN. 37801 -
Blount County, (423)681-2823
A. Mary Woodby - 1895 - 1913
Bell Cemetery-
Limestone Cove, Unicoi Co TN
Violet Woodby -
8 Oct 1918 – 5 July 1932
Telford Cemetery;
Telford, Washington County, Tennessee
Woodby, Frank,, No dates
Woodby, Kathryn, b. 1914, d. 1992
Knoxville National Cemetery;
Knox County, Tennessee
Woodby, Millard F, d. 05/19/1904, PVT CO E 4TH TENN INF, Plot: 3341, *
Nashville National Cemetery;
Madison, Davidson County, Tennessee
Widby, Jas F, d. 04/27/1864, SADDLER D 13 TEN CAV, Plot: P 12374, *
Grainger County, Tennessee - Liberty Hill Cemetery
WIDBY M.R. Jul 20 1862 Feb 25 1924 wife of H.W. Sikes
WIDBY Matilda Apr 20 1850 Feb 5 1926
Johnson County News, Thursday, Oct. 11, 1945 page 4
MRS. SAM WIDBY (colored), died at her home in East Mountain City, Sunday night, after an illness of more than two years.
She is survived by her husband and three small children, and a number of brothers.
Funeral Services were held last Tuesday at 10 a.m. Burial was in the cemetery on Holy Hill.
(notes by jstout: This family is listed as "MU" or mulatto on 1920 census in the Town of Mountain City, Johnson Co. Tn: Samuel A. Widby 39, wife Ollie 28, William S. 20, George S. 18, Viola M. 14, David 11, Norman W. 9, Elmer M. 7, Sam E. 5 and Clara E. 3. Also from: Upon a Lonely Hill, Cemeteries of Johnson County, by Carrier: Holy Hill Cemetery, Sam Alexander WIDBY 1876-1965.)
Last Name First Name Date of Birth Date of Death Spouse WIDBY Dezeary Savanna 13-Nov-13 Horace Maynard CAPPS WIDBY Granville Millie WELCH WIDBY Isaac T. Oct 1871 WIDBY James Sep 1863 WIDBY Martha abt 1865 WIDBY Mary Rebecca 20 Jul 1862 25-Feb-24 Henry W. SIKES (SYKES) WIDBY Nancy M. Jul 1876 WIDBY Sarah N. Aug 1880 WIDBY Susan E. May 1869 Unknown McLAUGHLIN WIDBY Unknown Elizabeth WELCH