Jonas Allen
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3/22/1807
Bible
KY
Family Records Births
Jonas Allan was born March 22, 1807.
2/12/1829
Bible
Family Record Marriages
Jonas and Nancy Allan married February 12, 1829.
1829
LC Tax List
pg 1
LC
1 M >21, 1 horse worth $50
1830
LC Tax List
pg 1
LC
1 M >21, 1 horse worth $50
1830
Census
pg 61-62
Rville
listed as part of Whitehead family -
M: 1 (5/10) Hansford;
1 (20/30) Jonas;
1 (60/70) John;
F: 2 (>5) Permelia, Elizabeth;
1 (5/10) Louisa;
1 (15/20) Nancy;
1 (30/40) Sarah;
Slaves- F: 1 (10/24)
9/17/1830
LC Will Bk D
pg 385-387
LC
Elizabeth Traughber decd sale
bought: a part of set of knives & forks
1831
LC Tax List
pg. 1
LC
voter, 1 M >21, 1 horse worth $50
1833
LC Tax List
pg. 1
LC
1 M >21, 1 horse worth $50
1836
Rob Co. Will Book 9
pg 152-153
Rob. Co.
"Rob Co Probate Record 1834-1837
pgs 301-305
Thomas Woodard decd inventory & auction sale
purchased 1 large dish $1.31"
6/30/1837
Rob. Co. Deed Book Z,
pg. 189-190
Rob. Co.
Jno. V. A. Farmer from Jonus Allen June 30th 1837 know all men by these present that I Jonus Allen of the County of Robertson and State of Tennessee stand justly indebted to J & V. A. Farmer of the County of Logan and State of Kentucky the following amount ---, One note for Eighty dollars bearing date January 2nd 1837, due on demand to secure the payment whereof I have conveyed and delivered to said Farmers the following property, to wit, one yoke oxen and milk cow, 16 head of hogs one sonil man one bed bed stand(?) and furniture two plough, and gear, one scythe and cradle, the right of which property remains in said Farmer fully visited until the said debt with lawful interest is paid or satisfied and the right of said property to ---- to said Allen it is understood however that said Allen is to have use of said property until applied to by said Farmer to liquidate his claim but said Allen is not liberty to trade or dispose of said property without the consent of said Farmer or his agent. Witness my hands and seal,
Jonus Allan
1839
LC Tax List
LC
voter, 1 M >21, 2 cows
1840
Census
pg 184
LC
Adairville District??
written at bottom of pg 183
M: 2 (>5) William 3, Henry infant;
1 (40/50) Jonas 33;
F: 1 (5/10) Sarah 6;
1 (10/15) Permelia 10;
1 (20/30) Nancy 26
6 total
1 works in agriculture
Living next to Whiteheads - written as John Wited
5/6/1842
Rob Co. Will Book 9
pg 152-153
Rob Co.
Patty Pitts decd property sale
bought: hooks, spoons, 5 plates
1850
(8/13/1850)
Census
pg ?
District 1, LC
#74 Jonas 43 bricklayer KY;
Nancy 36 NC;
P Jane 21 KY;
Sarah E 16 TN;
William E 13 TN;
Henry C 11 KY;
Mary R 8 KY;
Hansford 4 KY;
JJC 2 KY;
Wm Jane 2 mths, KY
1850
(8/18/1850)
7th Census
Agricultural Productions
pg. 123-124
District 1, LC
Jonas Allan #40
58 ac improved
280 ac unimproved
3500 cash value of farm
10 value of farming implements/machinery
4 horses
3 milch cows
4 other cattle
25 swine
200 value of live stock
750 bushels of indian corn
50 bushels of oats
800 lbs of tobacco
15 lbs of flax
10 value of homemade manufactures
30 value of animals slaughtered
9/1853
Fiscal Court Order Book 11
pg 495
LC
Index only
Book destroyed or lost
1853
Order Book A index
pg. 495
LC
Index only "Allowed"
Book destroyed or lost
1854
Order Book B index
1854 -
pg 346
LC
Index only "Allowed"
Book destroyed or lost
7/4/1854
Rob. Co. Deed Book 8 pg. 394
Rob. Co. Dist 3
Charity Richerson to Jonas Allen 4th July 1854 for and in consideration of the sum of five dollars to me in hand paid by Jonas Allen, and the other (?) considerations ------ after named, I have this day bargained, sold and conveyed unto the said Jonas Allen his heir signs ---- a certain tract of land, lying in Robertson County Ten, in civil district No. 3 bounded as follows, Beginning aN-wo (?) black jacks formerly Caney’s ------ west corner, ---- with Caney’s line east 140 ---- to a ---- oak, ---- north forty six poles to a ----, ---- west 140 poles to a stake in J.C. Colmans (?) hence South 46 poles to the Beginning, containing by estimation 40 acres more or less, being the same where on (?) I now live. To have and to hold to him the said Jonas Allen his heirs and forever, In trust he ---- for the following uses and purposes and for no other, that is to say, that ---- said Jonas Allen having this day paid for ---- ----- to the office of the Circuit Court of Robertson County, the sum of $14.96, to satisfy a ----. which J.C. Smith held against me & for which my said tract of land was condemned and ordered to be sold by the said Court at the June ---- 1854, and the ---- ---- sum of 8 dollars and 12 cents in cash to me paid, for the purpose of my ---- two small claims to James ---- & others. Now if I shall well & truly pay or cause to be paid, to the said Allen his heirs et.al on or before the first day of June next, the above mentioned sum of money, amounting to $22.08 with interest for the same, ---- this to be null and void, But if not then the said Allen by himself as trustee, or some person whom the parties may appoint, may proceed to sell said tract of land et.al public sale for cash, after having advertised the same for thirty (?) days, at three or more public places in the neighbourhood one of which shall be at ---- Charity Richerdsons and after ---- said amount of $22.08 with interest & cost ---- here to if any thing be left, pay the same back to me, witness my hand and ---- this 3 July 1854, Received 4 July 1854 at 8 oclock AM.
Charity Richerson
10/9/1854
Rob. Co. Circuit Court Minute Book D pg. 473
Rob. Co.
This day the grand jury returned into open court two bills of indictment one against Jonas Allen for an assault and battery & one against Francis Webb for an assault and battery each endorsed thereon a true bill and signed James T Cray, foreman of the grand jury.
10/10/1854
Rob. Co. Circuit Court Minute Book D pg. 478
Rob. Co.
State vs Jonus Allen Assault & Battery charges
This day came the defendant and with him Hiram Orndorff, TM Jones, RA Davis and DC Harsk-smith, into open court and acknowledged themselves jointly thou—lly indebted to the state of Tennessee in the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars. To be void on condition that Jonas Allen appear before the Judge of our Circuit Court to be held for The County of Robertson at the Court House in the town of Springfield on the first Wednesday after the second Monday in February must then and there to answer the State of Tennessee on a Bill of Indictment against him for an assault and Battery and not depart said Court without leave.
2/15/1855
Rob. Co. Circuit Court Minute Book D pg. 516
Rob. Co.
State vs Jonus Allen Assault & Battery charges
This day came the attorney general for the state and the defendant in person who being arraigned on the punishment against him pleads not guilty and for his --- puts himself upon the county and the attorney general doth the like and thereupon came a jury of good and lawful men to wit William T—Giles Connell, Walter Crunk, --- ---, W Bill, R B Rose, James Moshum, Jas. H Holland, C H -master, Ths Woodard, Jno Halman, - G Bell who --- --- issued and secure the truth to speak upon the issue --- according to evidence, upon their oaths do say they can not agree. It is therefore considered by the court the attorney general and defendants counsel con--- that the jury be discharged and a mistrial entered.
2/15/1855
Rob. Co. Circuit Court Minute Book D pg. 518
Rob. Co.
State vs Jonus Allen Assault & Battery charges
This way came the defendant into open court and with him Tho. Woodard and RA Davis and acknowledge themselves jointly indebted to the state of Tennessee in the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars to be --- of their goods and chattles and --- to be void on condition that the said Jonus Allen appear before the Judge of our Circuit Court to be held for Robertson County at the Court House in the town of Springfield on the first Wednesday after the second Monday in June next then and there to answer the State of Tennessee on a Bill of Indictment for an assault and Battery and not depart said County without leave.
6/13/1855
Rob. Co. Circuit Court Minute Book E pg. 23
Rob. Co.
State vs Jonus Allen Recognizance
This day came the attorney general for the state and the defendant in proper person whereupon on motion it is ordered by the court that this cause be continued until the ? term and thereupon come the defendant and with him John Woodward Esqr, Thomas Woodward Jr., and C Farthing and acknowledge themselves to me(?) and be indebted to the state of Tennessee --- and --- in the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars to be --- of their goods and chattels, lands, & --- to be void on condition that Jonas Allen appear before the judge of our Circuit Court to be held for the county of Robertson at the court house in the town of Springfield on the first Wednesday after the second Monday in October next then and there to answer to the state of Tennessee on a bill of indictment for an assault and battery and not depart said court without leave.
10/10/1855
Rob. Co. Circuit Court Minute Book E pg. 57
Rob. Co.
State vs Jonus Allen Recognizance
This day came the Attorney General for the state and the defendant by attorney and through this such is continued by consult and John Woodward & CC Clark came into open court and --- jointly and severely indebted to the State of Tennessee in the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars to be void on condition that Jonas Allen appear before the judge of our Circuit Court to be held for Robertson County at the Court House in the town of Springfield the first Wednesday after the second Monday in Feby next to answer the State of Tennessee on a charge of aslt & Battery and depart said Court without leave.
2/13/1856
Rob. Co. Circuit Court Minute Book 13 1852-1857 pg.77
Rob. Co.
State vs Jonus Allen Assault & Battery charges
This day came the attorney general for the state and the defendant by his attorney whereupon the parties agree to waive all errors or irregularities that may have hencefore taken place and agree to continue this cause by consent and thereupon came JC Stark & Jn Woodward came into open court and acknowledged themselves to --- --- be indebted to the state of Tennessee in the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars --- and --- to be void on condition that Jonas Allen appear before the judge of our Circuit Court to be held for Robertson County at the court house in the town of Springfield on the first Wednesday after the second Monday in June and there to answer the state of Tennessee on a bill of indictment against him for an assault & battery and not depart said court without leave.
6/11/1856
Rob. Co. Circuit Court Minute Book 13 1852-1857 pg.108
Rob Co.
State vs Jonus Allen Assault & Battery charges
This day came the attorney general and moves the Court for a continuance of this cause & therefore this cause is continued until the next term of this Court & thereupon comes Jonas Allen, JW Smith, RA Davis, Geo W Davis & C Huey into open Court and acknowledge themselves indebted to the State of Tennessee jointly and severely in the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars to be --- of their goods and chattels and lands and tenements to be void on the condition that the defendant appear before the Judge of our Circuit Court to be held for Robertson County at the Court House in the town of Springfield on the first Wednesday after the second Monday in October must then and there to answer the state of Tennessee on a Bill of Indictment against him for an assault and battery and not depart said Court without say.
10/15/1856
Rob. Co. Circuit Court Minute Book 13 1852-1857 pg.126
Rob. Co.
State vs Jonus Allen Assault & Battery charges
This day came the attorney general for the state and the defendant in proper person who pleads not guilty upon his arraignment had puts himself upon the County for his trial and the attorney general doth? the like and thereupon cause a jury of good and lawful men to wit: T/J H ---, Jacob Cobb, WC Harper, Wm Kyee?, T/J W Doss, JR Shirkland, M Moorland, JC Riffen, WC O’Guion, Jo Har—pey, HL Coursey ---, and LW Garmin, who being --- trial and sum to try the issue of --- found between the State of Tennessee and Jonas Allen defendant and a live deliverance make according to --- for want of time to finish this cause are permitted to disperse until tomorrow morning eight o’clock.
10/16/1856
Rob. Co. Circuit Court Minute Book 13 1852-1857 pg.129
Rob. Co.
State vs Jonus Allen Assault & Battery charges
This day cause again the attorney general for the state and the jury which on yesterday were permitted to disperse came again into Court and look upon this cause and after returning to consils of their verdict return into Court and upon their oaths do say that they find the defendant not guilty (initial?) is therefore ordered by the Court that the deft go hence without delay and that the County of Robertson pay as the law directs the cost of this prosecution and that the same be certified to the County Court.
1856
Rob. Co. Circuit Court Minute Book 13 1852-1857 pg.??
Rob. Co.
State vs Jonas Allen
A&B
Pike Shff arrest 100, Jury etal 41.5, spas 1.25 2.66
Clerk etal ? 75, 5 ? 125, 13 ?, ? 25, 2 Jurys 22
Mistrial 25, 5 spa 62 1/2, Final Judgt 75, 12 proven 60
Bill of cost 50, Transcript 30 8.20
Witness for State WM Willis, 7 days 5.25
AG(?) Dorris, 7 days 5.25
T(?)W Ashabranner, 6 days 4.50
Daniel Ashabranner, 6 days 4.50
H Freeman, 1 day & 24 miles 1.71
----
$32.37
1860
(7/26/1860)
Census
Pg. 135-136
District 2, LC, Adairsville
Jonas 53 stonemason value $600 KY;
Nancy 46 can't R/W NC;
William 23 farm laborer TN;
HC 20 farm laborer KY can't R/W;
Mary R. 17 KY;
HU 15 farm laborer KY;
JJC 12 KY school;
Permela J Ward 30 KY;
Malissa J Ward 10 KY;
Nancy C Ward 7 KY;
Jonas A Ward 4 KY;
Henry E Ward 1 KY
11/1/1860
Debt Receipt
MS-25 3190 3/6
LC
Two months after date I promise to pay to the order of RH Henderson $107.12 dollars value received. SIGNED by Jonas
3/10/1863
Logan Circuit Ct Case
Petition Ordinary
MS-25 3190 6/6
LC
Hugh Douglas and Bird Douglas, merchants trading under the firm name of Douglas & Co, plaintiffs
against
Jonas Allen, defendant
Petition Ordinary
The plaintiffs Hugh Douglas & Bird Douglas merchant today under the style of Douglas Co., state that the defendant Jonas Allen, by his promissory note dated November 1, 1860, filed as part of this petition, agreed to pay RH Henderson one hundred and seven dollars and twelve cents two months thereafter, and that said Henderson sold, by written endorsement assigned, and delivered said note to plaintiffs, and that -- part thereof has been paid.
Wherefore they may judgement against the defendant for their debt with interest and cost and for all proper uses.
JH Bowden
Attny for plaintiffs
3/10/1863
Logan Circuit Ct Case
Petition Ordinary
MS-25 3190 5/6
LC
Douglass & Co, Plaintiffs
against
Jonas Allen, Deft
Petition
Petition & note filed & bond for cost filed. Summons & copy issued in Clerks office of Logan Circuit Court 10 March 1863. Executed 16th March 1863.
3/10/1863
Sheriff Summons
Logan Circuit Ct Case
Petition Ordinary
MS-25 3190 4/6
LC
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
To the Sheriff of Logan County:
You are commanded to summon Jonas Allen to answer, on the first day of the next April term of the Logan Circuit Court, a petition filed against him in said court, by Hugh Douglass and Bird Douglass merchants trading under the firm name of Douglass & Co. and warn him that upon failure to answer, the peition will be taken for confessed, or he will be proceeded against for contempt. And you will make due return of this summons on the first day of the next April term of said court.
Witness: James E. Wright, Clerk, pro tem., of the Logan Circuit Court this 10th day of March, 1863.
3/10/1863
Logan Circuit Ct Case
Petition Ordinary
MS-25 3190 2/6
LC
Hugh Douglass and Bird Douglass
Merchants trading under the style of Douglass & Co, Plaintiff against Jonas Allen, Defendant
Bond for Costs
We undertake that the plaintiffs, Douglass & Co., shall pay to the defendant Allen and the officers of this court all costs that may accrue to him in this action in --- in the Logan Circuit Court or any other court to which it may be carried.
attest by JE Wright Clerk
Douglass & Co by JH Bowden
3/10/1863
Logan Circuit Ct Case
Petition Ordinary
MS-25 3190
LC
docketing, 10; entering appearance, 10c; summons, 25c; cop 10c; return, 10c; judgment 25c; taxing costs 20c; filing papers, 20c; judgment book, 25c; entering satisfaction of judgment, 25c; issuing execution, 50c;
$2.40
Bond for Costs .50
Sheriff .50
Attny, Tax, & Stamp 3.50
-------
$6.90
3/27/1863
Bible
LC
Bible Family Record Deaths
Jonas Allan departed this life March 27, 1863 age 54 years 5 days.
He died on 27 Mar 1863 in Logan County, Kentucky.
8/17/1863
Administrator Bonds 4260 Book 1863-1869, pg 69
LC
Found in 1869 book
Death Bond: 17 Aug 1863, in Logan County, Kentucky. Administrator's Bond Book, 1869, Pg. 69
The Commonwealth of Kentucky
Whereas, WM Thomas has been appointed, by the County Court of Logan County, Administrator of Jonas Allen deceased, intestate. Now, we WM Thomas Administrator and WE Allen & WP Shelton surities, do hereby covenant to and with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, that the said WM Thomas will well and truly administer the goods, chattels, credits, and effects of the said intestate, according to law, and will further make a just and true account of all his actings and doings therein; and will well and truly make a proper distribution of any surplus money, effects, and rents, which may come to his hands, or to any one for him by color of his office, to the persons entitled thereto. If it shall hereafter appear, that a last Will and Testament was made by the deceased, and the same be proved and recorded, we further covenant that the said WM Thomas will, in such case, surrender his letters of administration; and that he will account with, and pay and deliver over to the Executor or Administrator with the Will annexed, the assets in his hands unadministered.
This 17th day of August 1863.
WM Thomas
WE Allen
WP Shelton
Attest James E Might Clerk Logan County Court
8/27/1863
Order Book C
1860-1866 pg 267
LC
August 27, 1863
On Motion of W M Thomas & he having taken the oath required by law & executed a covenant with W E Allen & W P Shelton his securities letter of administration an granted him on the goods & chattels --- & credits of Jonas Allen deceased.
On motion of the administrator of Jonas Allen deceased it is ordered by the court that Jas B Paisley, Michael Pearson, & John Traughber be & they & hereby appointed commissioners to appraise the goods & chattels of said deceased or any two who may not act being first sworn will report.
*This document also includes information about Sarah Whitehead, Jonas’ mother in law.
8/27/1863
Hite case
EC101 2652
LC
Court ordered that Jas. B. Paisley, Michael Pearson, & John Traughber commissioners to appraise goods & chattels.
*Hite sues for payment after Jonas death ad placed in Russellville Herald newspaper
WM Thomas appointed by LC County Court- warrants served in Todd Co also
Property appraised $625-$700 leaving $30-$40 for each heir (5)
Claim against county for bridge building- $150, claim against John W Cook(?) for $40
No heirs present at appraisal/sale
Allen rented farm from Hite 1863 for $100, owes tobacco, corn & wheat money to Hite
During illness & right before death, Jonas paid tobacco (part of JJC tobacco) to Hite
WP Shelton says Jonas had no money at the time of his death
WB Smith, Sheriff, says Jonas owed about $75 at the time of his death - different collectors, paid by WM Thomas
1-30-1864 Hansford signs 'Allan'
States that Jonas was an illiterate man, never made deals in writing
1868
County Court Order Book D
1867-1870
pgs 142, 152, 169, 186, 195, 205, 219,241
LC
2/24/1868
Rule v WM Thomas, Admin
On motion of Jno Q Hite it is ordered that a rule enter against WM Thomas adm of Jonas Allen deceased appear on or before the next term of this court to show cause why he has not settled his accounts as administrator aforesaid.
3/1868
Commwth of KY v WM Thomas adm of Jonas Allen dec'd
Recite to settle accounts
Continued for answer to summons
4/27/1868
Commwth of KY v WM Thomas adm of Jonas Allen
Rule
Continued for answers to process
6/1868
Commwth of KY against WM Thomas admin of Jonas Allen d
Rule for settlement
Continued for answer to process
7/27/1868
Comwth of Kentucky plaintiff against WM Thomas admin Jonas Allen decd
Rule
Continued for service of process & answer to rule
10/24/1868
Commonwealth of Kentucky v WM Thomas adm of Jonas Allen dec
Rule to settle accounts
Continued at defendants cost
9/28/1868
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs WM Thomas adm of Jonas Allen decd
Rule
Continued
10/29/1868
Commwth of KY vs WM Thomas adm Jonas Allen Decd
Rule
Dismissed
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