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Baker (Chilton) County Commissioners Court Minutes

Commissioners Court Records, Baker/Chilton County, FamilySearch


This transcript is from the Baker County Commissioner's Court Minutes, 1870-1878. This page is an excerpt of one year, transcribed by Derric Scott, 2023. The Image number indicates the starting image for that section in the scans at familysearch.org. The Page number is the page number within the book itself.


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2/12/1877
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State of Alabama, Chilton County
Regular Court of County Commissioners, Term Feby 12, 1877

Present H. J. Callen, Judge of Probate and commissioners James A. Mullins, J. B. Moore, S. D. McCary, and M. D. Pinson.

Application by petition in writing being presented to the Court to establish a new road commencing at a point on Coosa River point known as Morris Ferry thence west in the direction of Cooper's Station and intersecting the House Ferry Road about two miles from Morris Ferry Road. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that notice of said application has been given as the law directs it is ordered by the Court that L. A. Patillo, W. S. Howard, J. J. Howard, R. L. Williams, T, H. Williams, Novelle Barbour, R. D. May be appointed as a Jury of Viewers to view and mark out said road and assess the damages if any there be and report to next regular Court of County Commissioners, 2nd Monday in April next.

Application by petition in writing being presented to the Court to abolish Beat No. 6, (Swift Creek), it is ordered by the Court that said Beat No. 6 be and the same is hereby abolished and discontinued (and that the beat line of Beat No. 3 be changed to read os follwos, along said road (Monteomry and Tuscaloosa) to where said Road corsses range line between Ranges 13 and 14 thence north along said range line to palce of beginning.) And it is ordered by the court that the beat line of beat No. 4 be changed to read as follows, south along Range line between ranges 13 and 14 ro where said range line crosses Swift Creek ...... much much more marked out and not transcribed yet..

It is ordered by the Court that the Treasurer pay claims for stationary in U. S. currency to Culver, Page, Hoyne and Co and Walker, Evans, and Cogswell.

It is ordered that the Assessor correct the Land Number of the Estate of John Foshee on Tax Book for the year 1876.

It is ordered that H. J. Callen as Judge of Probate be allowed as fees in County Court for the Trial of eight cases the sum of thrity one dollars.

It is ordered by the Court that H. J. Callen be allowed as Judge of Probate extra services first quarter the sum of $50.00.

It is ordered that H. J. Callen be allowed as Judge of Probate for presiding at Commissioner's Court two days eight dollars.

It is ordered that W. L. Campbell as Sheriff be allowed for extra services 1st quarter the sum of fifty dollars.

It is ordered that F. P. Marsh as Clerk be allowed for extra services 1st quarter the sum of forty three 75/100 dollars.

It is ordered that John Moore be allowed for overpaid taxes the year 1875 the sum of two 75/100 dollars.

It is ordered that J. B. Moore be allowed as services commissioner two days and mileage $8.20 dollars.

It is ordered that S. D. McCary be allowed as services commissioner two days and mileage $7.40 dollars.

It is ordered that J. A. Mullins be allowed as services commissioner two days and mileage $7.00 dollars.

It is ordered that M. D. Pinson be allowed as services commissioner one day and mileage $4.20 dollars.

The account of Barrett and Brown for the sum of $56.80 for stationary being presented and the same not being svrs? it is ordered by the court that said account not be allowed.

It is ordered that C. M. Mills be allowed for her support 1st quarter six dollars.

It is ordered that Eliza Hall be allowed for her support 1st quarter $6.00.

It is ordered that Rutha Lee be allowed for her support 1st quarter the sum of $6.00.

It is ordered that Matilda Carlisle be allowed for her support 1st quarter the sum of $6.00.

It is ordered that Rhoda be allowed for her support 1st quarter the sum of $6.00.

It is ordered that Elizabeth and Nancy Norris be allowed for their support 1st quarter the sum of $12.00.

It is ordered that John Henly be allowed for his support 1st quarter the sum of $9.00.

It is ordered that Mrs. Haywood be allowed for her support 1st quarter the sum of $5.00.

It is ordered that James Peters be allowed for his support 1st quarter the sum of $15.00.

It is ordered that Mrs. Hall be allowed for her support 1st quarter the sum of $6.00.

It is ordered that Caroline Gibson be allowed for her support 1st quarter the sum of $6.00.

It is ordered that W. J. B. Norris be allowed for his support 1st quarter the sum of $6.00.

Application by petition in writing being presented to the Court to abolish Beat No. 6, (Swift Creek) it is ordered by the Court that Beat No. 6 be abolished and that all of that portion of Beat No. 6 be and the same is attached to and made a part of Beat No. 4 and that the place of voting shall be at Clanton and at Shiloh Church.

It is ordered that J. W. Dunlap as Sheriff be allowed for conveying one prisoner Colin Kershaw from Chilton County to Shelby County Jail in year 1872 the sum of nineteen 50/100 dollars.

It is ordered that W. H. Mills be allowed as assistant register Beat No. 6 at August and Nov election the sum of two dollars.

It is ordered by the court that the following named persons be apointed as apperticnes? for these respective precincts as follows, for
Precinct No. 1. Lewis Littleton, Oliver Mullins.
Precinct No. 2. Monroe Gentry, John Randall, Rufus Martin.
Precinct No. 3. T. C. Sewell, W. J. Fleming, John Culp.
Precinct No. 4. John Rodgers, Martin Gore, L. B. Wells.
Precinct No. 5. J. L. Farr, W. S. Howard, Elijah Roberson.
Precinct No. 7. B. W. Garner, J. J. Hicks, D. J. Waterworth.
Precinct No. 8. Jack Harris, J. J. Wainhurst, P. M. Moore.

H. J. Callen, Judge of Probate
S. D. McCary, Commissioner
M. D. Pinson, Commissioner
John B. Moore, Commissioner
Jas A. Mullins, Commissioner



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4/9/1877
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State of Alabama, Chilton County
Regular Court of County Commissioners, April Term 9, 1877

Present H. J. Callen, Judge and presiding and commissioners M. D. Pinson, S. D. McCary, James A. Mullins, and J. B. Moore.

It is ordered by the Court that the order made in 1869 by the old Board of Commissioners allowing the County Treasurer commission to be or receive as commissioner four percent for receiving and four for paying out be and the same is approved by the Court up to date and it is ordered by the Court that the Treasurer shall receive as commission from date of the order two and one half (2 1/2) percent on amount received and two and one half (2 1/2) percent on amount paid out by him.

It is ordered by the Court that W. F. Claughton as Treasurer be allowed as a credit for stationary and express charges furnished Collector and Assessor and expenses to Montgomery and discount on funds paid Culver, Page, Hoyne and Walker, Evans, and Cogwell the sum of one hundred and thirty four 50/100 ($134.50) dollars.

It is ordered by the Court that the Clerk of the Circuit Court be allowed the sum of sixty three 30/100 $63.30 dollars to pay the Court cost in the case of Bibb County vs. Baker County cash.

It is ordered that Dr. I. D. Lanier be allowed as service under Jury of Inquest over the body of Elijah Lewis the sum of fifteen dollars.

It is ordered by the Court that A. C. Edwards be allowed for investigating finances and report on same the sum of forty dollars ($40.00) each out of special tax.

It is ordered by the Court that Nancy Ramsey be allowed for her support the sum of nine dollars ($9.00).

It is ordered by the Court that C. M. Mills be allowed for her support 2nd quarter the sum of $6.00.

It is ordered by the Court that the following named persons be each for their support 2nd quarter namely Eliza Hall, Rutha Lee, Matilda Carlisle, Rhoda Overton, Elizabeth Norris, Nancy Norris, Caroline Gibson, Mrs. Haywood, W. J. B. Norris the sum of $6.00 each and that John Henly be allowed $9.00 and James Peters $15.00.

It is ordered by the Court that Culver, Page, and Hoyne be allowed for stationary furnished Circuti Clerk the sum of $46.85.

Application by petition in writing being made to the Court to establish a new road and to appoint a Jury of Viewers to view and mark out said, commencing at the bridge over Mulberry Creek and thench west to intersect the New Market Road at the most convenient point. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that notice of said application has been given as the law directs it is ordered by the Court that Tom Smith, Sie Bearden, William Gay, Lee Flanagan, Joseph Bolten, A. B. Oden, Alph Bearden be appointed as a Jury of Viewers.

And now comes W. S. Howard, N. R. Barbour and others a Jury of Viewers heretofore appointed by this Court to view and mark out a new public road commencing at a point on Coosa River known as Morris Ferry and intersect the Big Island Road srean? near Charles Williams and make their report in writing and it appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the Jury was not sworn before resien? the Court? and that they were interested parties it is ordered that said report be rejected and that a new Jury of Viewers be appointed to view and mark out said road and that William Jones, E. T. Connell, F. M. Connell, Hill Norris, W. B. Strock, H. Hines, and F. A. Gulledge be appointed as said Jury.

And now comes James A. Dudley as Tax Collector of Chilton County and presents his account of insolvencies and errors for 1876 amounting in aggregate as follows insolvencies on poll tax, two hundred and seventeen dollars and fifty cents ($217.50), list of errors on poll tax $18.00, list of involvencies on personal property State tax $20.60, County Tax $26.97, list of errors on Real Estate State Tax $11.90, County Tax $15.87.

It is ordered that John R. Fountain be allowed for building bridge over Mulberry Creek near Mulberry Church the sum of one hundred and twenty five $125.00 dollars.

H. J. Callen, Judge of Probate
John B. Moore, Commissioner
S. D. McCary, Commissioner
M. D. Pinson, Commissioner
Jas A. Mullins, Commissioner
I object the 1st order passed by this court on the 9th day of April 1877. Jas. A. Mullins



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7/9/1877
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State of Alabama, Chilton County
Regular Court of County Commissioners, July 9, 1877

Present H. J. Callen, Judge of Probate and commissioners S. D. McCary, J. B. Moore, J. A. Mullins, and M. D. Pinson.

This being the day fixed by law for the examination of the Tax Assessor's Book for the year 1877 it is ordered by the Court that said Book and assessment be received and remain as assessed.

H. J. Callen, Judge of Probate
M. D. Pinson, Commissioner
Jas A. Mullins, Commissioner
John B. Moore, Commissioner
S. D. McCary, Commissioner



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8/13/1877
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State of Alabama, Chilton County
Regular Court of County Commissioners, August 13, 1877

Present H. J. Callen, Judge presiding and commissioners M. D. Pinson, James A. Mullins, S. D. McCary, J. B. Moore.

It is ordered by the Court that the offical bond of A. C. Ward Tax Collector of said County be and the same is hereby declared insufficient and that he be required to file in the office of Judge of Probate a good and sufficiant bond within the time described by law.

And that Eliza Hall, Rutha Lee, Matilda Carlisle, Rhoda Overton, Elizabeth Norris, Nancy Norris, Caroline Gibson, Mrs. Haywood, and W. J. B. Norris six dollars each for their support 3rd quarter and John Henly nine dollars for his support 3rd C. M. Mills six dollars, Nancy Ramsey nine dollars, Benjamin DuBose, Monroe DuBose each be allowed for 3rd quarter ten dollars each.

And that Hicks (col'd), Jake Walker (col'd) and McCary (col'd) each be allowed for their support the sum of five dollars for fourth quarter.

And that H. J. Callen be allowed as ex officio fees 2nd and 3rd quarter the sum of $48.50 dollars.

And that H. J. Callen be allowed for services rendered County $41.00 as for account itemized.

And that H. J. Callen be allowed for presiding Commissioner's Court one day April and July 2 day Aug $16.00.

And that W. L. Campbell be allowed for services rendered County as per itemized the sum of $162.00.

And that W. L. Campbell be allowed ex officio services 2nd and 3rd quarters the sum of $100.00.

And that W. H. Foshee as Clerk be allowed as ex officio services as per account itemized the sum of $84.70.

And that J. B. Moore be allowed for services as Commissioner three days and mileage, April only and Augst the sum of $15.00.

And that J. A. Mullins be allowed as Commissioner four days and mileage, one April July two August the sum of $15.00.

And that M. D. Pinson be allowed as Commissioner three days and mileage, April only and August the sum of $12.00.

And that S. D. McCary be allowed as Commissioner for four days and mileage, one April and July and two August the sum of $12.00.

And that J. B. Boykin be allowed for printing special county tax upon assessors Book the sum of $25.00.

And that W. L. Campbell as Sheriff be allowed for goods furnished Jail as per account the sum of $16.00.

And that Dr. I. D. Lanier be allowed for serivces rendered prisoner in jail as per account the sum of $10.00.

And that the Clanton and Randolph Road be changed commencing near Jackson Moris and Co new mill on the east side and intersectin said road within a short distance on teh west side of said Mail.

And that Dr. J. S. Johnson be allowed for serivces rendered prisoners in jail the sum of $15.00 dollars.

And that the following assistant register of voters each be allowed for their services, Aug 6, 1877, as follows
H. J. Martin91 names$4.55
M. D. Pinson32 names$1.60,Precinct No. 5
W. F. Calughton33 names$1.65,Precinct No. 5
F. M. Vines49 names$2.45,Precinct No. 1
Alfred Palmer24 names$1.20,Precinct No. 3
James Martin17 names$0.85,Precinct No. 7
Isaac Lawhorn27 names$1.35,Precinct No. 2
J. M. Cook16 names$0.80,Precinct No. 8
J. W. Sessions20,Precinct No. 2

Application in writing being made to the Court for a Jury of Review to view and mark out a new public road as follows, to leave the Montgomery and Montevallo Road at John Bussey thence by the way of James Burnett's thence by Lomax crossing S & N Rail road and intersect the Clanton & Montevallo Road. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that notice of said application had been given as the law directs it is ordered by the Court that J. H. Bussey, D. B. Cassey, James Burnett, James Day, N. A. Foshee, W. J. Ranson, W. O. McCormick be appointed as a Jury of Viewers to view and mark out said road and assess the damage if any and report to this Court at its next regular term.

Application in writing being made to the Court for a Jury of Viewers to view and mark out a new public road commencing at Lomax thence northerly along the ridge east of Joel Collins and crossing Yellow Leaf Creek near B. B. Hill's thence northerly to the nearest point of the Maplesville and Talledega Spring Road near E. M. Bean's. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that notice of said application had been given as the law directs it is ordered by the Court that said application be granted and that E. M. Bean, John Rodgers, Frank Rose, J. I. Roberson, James Baker, Wiley Gore, Peter Caton be appointed as a Jury of Viewers to view and mark out said road and assess the damage if any there be and make their report to this Court at its next regular session.

And is ordered by the Court that W. W. Wagoner be allowed as for overpaid tax for the years 1872, 1873, 1874, 1875, 1876 the sum of three dollars 75/100 $3.75.

And it is ordered by the Court that there be levied and collected upon all of the taxable property of the County for ordinary purposes one half of one percent.

And it is ordered by the Court that there be levied and collected upon all of the taxable property of the County as special tax for the purpose of paying the debts of said County the sum of thirty cents on every one hundred dollars worth.

And that there be called upon all license issued for the State one half of the amount collected by the state.

And it is ordered by the Court that after this date no accounts made on account of Chilton County will be passed or allowed payment for unless the account is approved by this Court before purchase is made and that H. J. Callen notify the parties doing business with this County of said order.

And that H J Callen collect the rent due for the room used a printing office and re-rent upon same term or close the door.

And that Barrett and Brown be allowed for Tax Book furnished Tax Assessor for the year 1877 the sum of $15.00 dollars.

And that Barrett and Brown be allowed for stationary furnished Probate Judge office as per account June 16 1877 the sum of $12.50 dollars.

And that Culver, Page, Hoyne and Co be allowed for stationary furnished Judge of Probate office the sum of one hundred and eleven 69/100 dollars $111.69 as per account Feby 10, 1877.

And that W. F. Claughton County Treasurer be allowed for express charge as per account the sum of $2.55 dollars.

And that W. W. Wagner be allowed for overpaid taxes for the years 1872, 1873, 1874, 1875, 1876 the sum of $3.57.

Application in writing being made to the Court for a Jury of Review to view and mark out a new public road commencing at or near Asa Atkinson then in a westerly direction and intersect the Shelby Springs Road near Providence Church. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that notice of the same has been given as the law directs it is ordered by the Court that said application be granted and that B. M. Gentry, J. J. Motes, Bryant Motes, John Brantley, Jess Webb, Lee Samons, P. C. Killingsworth be appointed as a Jury of reviewers and to report to this Court.

H. J. Callen, Judge of Probate
M. D. Pinson, Commissioner
John B. Moore, Commissioner
S. D. McCary, Commissioner



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11/5/1877
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State of Alabama, Chilton County
Regular Court of County Commissioners, Nov 5, 1877

Present H. J. Callen, Judge presiding S. D. McCary, M. D. Pinson, J. B. Moore.

It is ordered by the Court W. F. Claughton be and he is hereby allowed his warrant on the County Treasurer for the sum of nineteen and 92/100 dollars for monies paid out by him for lumber, nails, postage stamps, and money paid auditors for transcript.

It is ordered by the Court that the assessment list of W. D. Foshee be changed to read east half of north west fourth instead of W1/2 of NW1/4 Sec 36 T22 R13

It is ordered by the Court that if the Tax Collector should fail to comply with sections 417 and 418 of Code of 1876 it shall be the duty of the County Treasurer on Monday following the last Saturday in November 1877 to report the default of said Tax Collector to the Judge of Probate and it is hereby made the duty of the Judge of Probate upon the receipt of the report of such default to immediately report the same to the Govenor and ask that he be suspended from office.

It is ordered by the Court that it is hereby made the duty of the County Treasurer as required by law to report to the Judge of Probate at the end of each month an account of monies received and paid out by him together with the vouchers therefore.

It is ordered by the Court that A. C. Ward Tax Collector of said County be and he is hereby required to give additional bond of five thousand dollars before the said A. C. Ward as Tax Collector aforesaid can proceed to collect the taxes due the state and County for the tax year AD 1877.

It is ordered by the Court that Eliza Hall be and she is hereby allowed her warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of six dollars for her support.

It is ordered by the Court that Rutha Lee be and she is hereby allowed her warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of six dollars for her support.

It is ordered by the Court that Matilda Carlisle be and she is hereby allowed her warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of six dollars for her support.

It is ordered by the Court that Roda Overton be and she is hereby allowed her warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of six dollars for her support.

It is ordered by the Court that E. and N. Norris be and they are hereby allowed their warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of twelve dollars for her support.

It is ordered by the Court that Caroline Gibson be and she is hereby allowed her warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of six dollars for her support.

It is ordered by the Court that Mrs. Haywood be and she is hereby allowed her warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of six dollars for her support.

It is ordered by the Court that W. J. B. Norris be and he is hereby allowed his warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of six dollars for his support.

It is ordered by the Court that John Henly be and he is hereby allowed his warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of nine dollars for his support.

It is ordered by the Court that C. M. Mills be and she is hereby allowed her warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of six dollars for her support.

It is ordered by the Court that Nancy Ramsey be and she is hereby allowed her warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of nine dollars for her support.

It is ordered by the Court that Benjamin and Monroe DuBose be and they are hereby allowed their warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of twenty dollars for their support.

It is ordered by the Court that Mrs. Hicks and Jake Walker be and they are hereby allowed their warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of five dollars each for their support.

It is ordered by the Court that Culver, Page, and Hoyne be and they are hereby allowed their warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of two hundred and three and 72/100 dollars for books and stationary furnished County offices.

It is ordered by the Court that H. J. Callen Judge of Probate be and he is hereby allowed his warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of eleven dollars for presiding in County Court three days.

It is ordered by the Court that H. J. Callen Judge of Probate be and he is hereby allowed his warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of ninety dollars for road service.
It is further ordered that he also be allowed the sum of one hundred and forty eight and 75/100 dollars as ex officio service.
It if further ordered that he also be allowed the sum of four dollars for presiding in Commissioner's Court one day in November.

It is ordered by the Court that W. L. Campbell Sheriff be and he is hereby allowed his warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of one hundred and eight dollars for ex officio service.

It is ordered by the Court that W. H. Foshee Clerk Circuit Court be and he is hereby allowed his warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of seventy one and 50/100 dollars for ex officio service.

It is ordered by the Court that H. J. Callen be and he is hereby allowed his warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of six and 92/100 dollars for for lumber and nails furnished for well.

It is ordered by the Court that Dr. I. D. Lanier be and he is hereby allowed his warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of three dollars for medical service rendered Jim Sammons in Jail.

It is ordered by the Court that J. S. Chesnut be and he is hereby allowed his warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of seven 50/100 dollars for board of Ira Campbell and hands while boring public well.

It is ordered by the Court that M. D. Pinson be and he is hereby allowed his warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of four dollars for mileage and one day's service as Commissioner at November Term.

It is ordered by the Court that J. B. Moore be and he is hereby allowed his warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of five and 80/100 dollars for mileage and one day's service as Commissioner at November Term 1877.

It is ordered by the Court that S. D. McCary be and he is hereby allowed his warrant on the County Treasurer the sum of four and 40/100 dollars for mileage and one day's service as Commissioner at November Term 1877.

H. J. Callen, Judge of Probate
John B. Moore, Commissioner
M. D. Pinson, Commissioner
S. D. McCary, Commissioner