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NEW] JACKSON COUNTY, TENNESSEE CHANCERY 1866

WRIGHT (RIGHT), JOHN ETAL
vs
BRAY, AARON

BILL OF COMPLAINT: William Fraim of Wayne Co., Illinois against

Aaron Bray, Allen W. DeWhit, Littleton C. Hall, Benjamin B. Washburn
of Jackson Co., TN & Holland Denton of Putnam Co., TN.

18 Jun3 1860 Ruth Fraim filed her bill of complaint against William
Fraim praying for divorce and against John Right & wife Cinthia Ann
Right and Alexander Harlin and wife Mary Ann Harlin. 13 February 1861
was decreed. Lien for costs was placed on portion of land not conveyed
to Right & wife and Harlin & wife. Decree states if costs not paid,
will be taken out of proceeds of sale of 70 acre tract, bid of $10 at
Sheriff's sale, purchaser raised bid to $350. Land conveyed 5 January
1863 to Aaron Bray, court didn't get costs, not his fault.

DEPOSITION: Alexander Harlan, age 42, taken at Shattenburg,* Clay Co.,
TN. Knew William Fraim, think he left this state fall of 1860. Think
he was in Arkansas when land sold in 1861. 16 July, 1871. s/s A.
Harling

NOTICE OF DEPOSITION: Will be taken of A. & Samuel Harling at store
house of Aaron Bray at Shott, Clay Co., TN 16 July 1871.

DEPOSITION: Samuel Harling age 37, new William Fraim, now deceased, in
about 1861. 16 July 1871.

DEPOSITION: Eligah Wheeler, age 65. Somewhat acquainted with Duval
Draper. Went to him to buy a mare and he said she belonged to Thomas
J. Draper, but he could fix it with him. I bought the mare and he in a
few days took the mare & left the country. 15 January 1869. s/s Elijah
Wheeler

DEPOSITION: James Draper, age 68. Complainant had judgment against
Travis D. Draper in fall of 1856. Shortly after, T. D. Draper left the
State. I am counsel for Plaintiff in this case. s/s James Draper

POWER OF ATTORNEY: I William Fraim of County of Wayne, State of
Illinois, appoint my son in law John Wright my attorney to redeem from
Allen W. DeWhit and Littleton C. Hall & Denton & Washburn tract in
Jackson Co., about 70 acres, sold Feby term 1861 in case of Ruth Fraim
and others against me. 27 November 1865.

DEPOSITION: A. J. Carter for Complainants, states Right offered to pay
Aaron Bray some money to redeem William Fraim's land, produced power
of attorney and about $600 or $700 in U. S. paper, what is called
green backs, and black backs. Bray said he didn't know if he was the
proper person to receive it. 31 July 1867.

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