Category Archives: James C Epps vs Hugh M Epps et al

Time Line of Events in Case of J. C. Epps vs Hugh M Epps et al

Lawrence Epps died intestate about 20 June 1861. The court ordered the sale of his land to pay off his debts. A family law suit followed in 1867 It was not until ten years after his death that the sale … Continue reading

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Appointment of a Court Guardian to Represent the Rights of Minor Defendants August 1867

The following is the earliest document preserved in the archives of Lincoln County regarding the Epps family law suit over settling the estate of Lawrence Epps. As the various documents published hear are read a window in time is opened … Continue reading

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The Dispute Between James Epps Administrator and the Other Heirs of Lawrence Epps’ Estate

The document below gives the complaint of James C. Epps the administrator of his father Lawrence’s estate who died intestate. The court had order that the land of Lawrence Epps deceased should be sold to settle the debts against his … Continue reading

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The Deposing of Witnesses in James C. Epps vs Hugh M. Epps & others

The following deposition was taken at the office of the Clerk & Mater of the Chancery Court at Fayetteville upon notice on this the 29th day of Aril 1871 to be used as evidence in taking a stating the account … Continue reading

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Continuation 6 Days Later of Depositions Started 29 April 1871

Note: Lawrence Epps the first witness below lived at this time near Christiana in Rutherford County Tennessee. He is the brother of John Norris Epps and the transcriber of these court documents Lawrence Ward Epps’ great grandfather. The taking of … Continue reading

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Depositions Friday 19th day of May 1871

D. W. Clark Clk The taking of Depositions in the cause resumed according to adjournment this 19th day of May 1871 James Armstrong being sworn according to law deposing says— I was at Lawrence Epps house a short time before … Continue reading

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Deposition of J. C. Epps Regarding His Right To Get Compensation For Acting As Administrator and Executor of His Father’s Estate

J. C. Epps Adm & ex vs Hugh M Epps & others The following Depositions were taken the 1st June 1871 by consent in the above cause to be used in stating the Account ordered the same being taken at … Continue reading

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