Roby Arnold

Roby married Margaret S. Fulk on 5 Jan 1891 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Margaret was born about 1874. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Alice Mae Arnold
2. Lillie R. Arnold was born about 1896 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
3. Joseph Samuel Arnold was born about 1898 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Aug 1964 in Kennett Square, , , Pennsylvania; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, Laurel Creek, Johnson County, Tennessee.
4. Bertie A. Emma Arnold was born about 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
5. Mollie Arnold was born on 10 Sep 1903 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Aug 1973 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
6. Thelma Frances Arnold was born on 14 Jun 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 9 Apr 1979 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
7. David Arthur Arnold was born on 14 Feb 1909 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1944.
8. Ollie Mae Arnold was born on 30 Jun 1911 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1939 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
9. Effie Arnold was born about 1912 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
10. John Smith Arnold was born about 2 Apr 1914 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 May 1966 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee.
11. Hobart Luther Arnold was born on 2 Jan 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Oct 1979 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Reece Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee.

Daniel married Sarah A. Arnold. Sarah (daughter of John R. Arnold and Nancy King) was born about 1836 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died after 1872. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
The father of John T and Roby is not certain. John Rochelle speculates that it was Daniel Morefield.

John married Nancy King about 1835 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Nancy was born about 1811 in North Carolina, , , ; died before 1870 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Johnson County, TN Will Book, Vol. I, pp. 165-167

LAST WILL & TESTAMENT OF THE LATE WILLIAM ARNOLD, DECEASED. FEBRUARY 15TH, 1856.

Being in my right mind--and being desirous to arrange all my earthly concerns before my reasoning powers are deranged or enfeebled by disease-I make this as my last Will and Testament (viz).

1st. I desire to be buried in a plain neat Christian Manner. 2nd. I desire after my decease--and after the payment of all just demands against my estate the following arrangemeres take place (viz).

First--I will and bequeath to my wife, Mary the free and uncontrolled use and management of the farm on which I now live and which is supposed to contain about one hundred acres during her natural life--if she still remain my widow.

Secondly--After her decease I will and bequeath the aforesaid farm to my two sons, William B. C. and Aquiller M. Arnold.

Thirdly--I will and bequeath to my three daughters Clarenda, Jane and Sarah S. Arnold when they become of age--each one to have one cow, one bed and one horse, saddle and bridle.

Fourthly--I will and bequeath to my two sons John R. and Daniel M. Arnold one dollar each, also I will and bequeath to my three daughters Catherine, Mary and Elizabeth one dollar each and one to the son of my daughter Anny.

Fiffhly--I will and bequeath that my wife Mary and her children; have the free use and control of my whole personal estate as well as real after the payment of all just claims.

Sixthly--I will and bequeath that all notes, bond or claims that I may have at the time of my decease and all the money that may be on hand be collected and applied to the Education or schooling of my wife Mary's children.

Seventhly--I will and bequeath that any interest I may have in the copper mines of North Carolina be divided equally among the children of my wife Mary and that the same be so managed as to aid in the mental improvement of my wife Mary sons and daughters.

Eighthly--I nominate and appoint Alex McEwen as the Executor of this my last Will and Testament.

William Arnold (Seal)

Signed, sealed and delivered in our presence this 15th day of Feby. 1856.

Alex McEwen J. W. Kidd

STATE OF TENNESSEE } JOHNSON COUNTY }

I, Frederick Slimp, Clerk of the County Court in and for the said County do certify that at the May Term 1863 of said Court the within last Will & Testament was exhibited & Duly proved by the subscribing -Mtness in open Court & ordered to be recorded. Witness, Fred Slimp, Clk.

By A. Bradfute, D. C.

LETTERS TESTAMENTARY TO ALEX MCEWEN ON THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM ARNOLD, DECEASED.

STATE OF TENNESSEE} JOHNSON COUNTY } COUNTY COURT, MAY TERM 1863.

It appearing to the County Court, now in session that William Arnold has died leaving a written Will and appointed Alex McEwen, Executor (who declines acting) and the Court being satisfied as to your claim to the Administration with the Will Annexed, and you 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 thereof 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 lawfully devolve on you as Administrator with the Will Annexed and after having settled up said estate to deliver the residue thereof to those who are by law entitled.

Witness, Fred Slimp, Clerk of said Court at office this 6th day of May 1863.

Fred Slimp, Clk.

By A. Bradlute, D. C.

William married Mrs William (Arnold) about 1802 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]