Spencer Jones Equity Cases
Spencer C. Jones
Equity Case Files
• Cornelia Jones etc. vs. Charles S. Simmons and Others, No.
203 Equity
Spencer C. Jones and Hattersly W. Talbott named trustees and ordered
to carry out the decree of 11 August, 1876, which dictated the lands and
tenements in question to be sold at public auction. Injunction issued
to prevent the sale and subpoena issued for Jones and Talbott to appear
in Court. Appeared in Court 11 August, 1876.
Equity Court Records:
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Record, Index) Cornelia Jones
etc. vs. Charles S. Simmons and Others, 1876, No. 203 Equity, pp. 135 [MSA
No. C1125-2, 1/13/7/37]
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Court Papers) Cornelia Jones
etc. vs. Charles S. Simmons and Others, 1876, No. 203 Equity, Box 56 [MSA
No. 415-58, 3/55/8/56]
• In the Matter of the Mortgage from Grafton Beall to Lloyd E. Dorsey
and Eliza Owens and assigned to Spencer Jones, No. 214 Equity
Spencer Jones assigned. Case regards the inheritance of an estate.
Equity Court Records
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Record, Index) In the Matter
of the Mortgage from Grafton Beall to Lloyd E. Dorsey and Eliza Owens assigned
to Spencer Jones, 1877, No. 214 Equity, pp 135 [MSA No. C1125-2, 1/12/7/37]
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Court Papers) In the Matter
of the Mortgage from Grafton Beall to Lloyd E. Dorsey and Eliza Owens assigned
to Spencer Jones, 1877, No. 214 Equity, Box 57 [MSA No. T415-59, 3/55/8/57]
• Laura V. Offutt vs. Walter M. Talbott, Harriett M. Talbott, his
Wife, and Others, No. 218 Equity
Spencer C. Jones' attorneys file their appearance in Court on 9 October
1877. Filed an answer to the bill for sale of the premises in question
on 18 October 1877, in which he and William Brewer deny any portion of
the bill had been paid and suggest that the land in question could be sold
to pay costs. 5 April 1878 petitioned the Court with William Brewer,
stating that they held the lien against the property in question and requesting
relief from the Court, which ordered Walter M. Talbott to pay Jones and
Brewer seven hundred dollars and twenty six cents. Interrogatories
from Spencer C. Jones filed 4 June 1878.
Equity Court Records
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Record, Index) Laura V. Offutt
vs. Walter M. Talbott, Harriett M. Talbott, his Wife, and Others, 1877,
No. 218 Equity, pp 135 [MSA No. C1125-2, 1/12/7/37]
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Court Papers) Laura V. Offutt
vs. Walter M. Talbott, Harriett M. Talbott, his Wife, and Others, 1877,
No. 218 Equity, Box 58 [MSA No. T415-60, 3/55/8/58]
• In the Matter of the Deed of Trust from Reynolds S. Patterson and
Kate Patterson, his wife to Spencer C. Jones, No. 238 Equity
Spencer C. Jones bound to the State of Maryland for one thousand dollars,
along with William H. Rabbitt and William Brewer on 18 October 1877.
Same note gives Jones the power to see the premises conveyed in said Deed
of Trust for the benefit of creditors and stated his intention to sell
said premises. Deed of Trust filed 19 October 1877 and recorded 25
October 1877. 31 October 1877, Jones made report to the Court
on his actions to sell the land in question and filed for his bonds for
the faithful discharge of his duties. 24 November 1877, Jones made
payment to William Brewer of the Montgomery Advocate for advertisement.
Jones filed follow-up trustee report 19 December 1877 for record, including
more recent trustee’s fees.
Equity Court Records
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Record, Index) Deed of Trust
from Reynolds S. Patterson and Kate Patterson, his wife, to Spencer C.
Jones, 1877, No. 238 Equity, pp 135 [MSA No. C1125-2, 1/12/7/37] MONTGOMERY
COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Court Papers) Deed of Trust from Reynolds S.
Patterson and Kate Patterson, his wife, to Spencer C. Jones, 1877, No.
238 Equity, Box 58 [MSA No. T415-61, 3/55/8/59]
• In the Matter of the Deed of Trust from Richard H. Jones to Spencer
C. Jones and James B. Henderson, No. 272 Equity
Spencer C. Jones, chosen as trustee in this case. 10 March 1879,
Trustees advertised the report of the auditors. 16 March 1878, deed issued
allowing trustees Spencer C. Jones and James B. Henderson to sell the land
of Richard H. Jones for the payment of his debts. RH Jones also sells
his horses and personal property to trustees. 25 September 1878,
trustees report filed, stating that they advertised the lands and property
of RH Jones and filed for their bond. The report was ratified on
the Court 18 October 1878.
Equity Court Records
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Record, Index) Deed of Trust
from Richard H. Jones, to Spencer C. Jones and James B. Henderson, 1878,
No. 272 Equity, pp 135 [MSA No. C1125-2, 1/12/7/37]
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Court Papers) Deed of Trust
from Richard H. Jones, to Spencer C. Jones and James B. Henderson, 1878,
No. 272 Equity, Box 60 [MSA No. T415-62, 3/55/8/60]
• In the Matter of the Deed of Trust from Henry Bradley Magruder
and Laura S. Magruder, his wife to Spencer C. Jones and Harry D. Cooke,
No. 306 Equity
Henry Bradley Magruder and Laura S. Magruder grant all of their land
in Montgomery county and personal property to Spencer C. Jones and Harry
D. Cooke to be sold for the payment of their debts in a Deed of Trust,
dated 18 February 1879. Jones and Cooke bound to appear in the Trustees
Bond, 2 April 1879. 30 April 1879 Trustees Report, Affidavit and
Order filed with the Court. Report states that the trustees advertised
the lands and personal property for sale and then held a public sale; however
they did not receive an adequate bid for the land. They did receive
$1153.34 for the sale of personal property. The land was subsequently
sold at private sale.
Equity Court Records
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Record, Index) Deed of Trust
from Henry Bradley Magruder and Laura S. Magruder, his wife to Spencer
C. Jones and Harry D. Cooke, 1879, No. 306 Equity, pp 135 [MSA No. C1125-2,
1/12/7/37]
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Court Papers) Deed of Trust
from Henry Bradley Magruder and Laura S. Magruder, his wife to Spencer
C. Jones and Harry D. Cooke, 1879, No. 306 Equity, Box 63 [MSA No. T415-65,
3/55/8/63]
• In the Matter of the Mortgage from Daniel W. Brown to Spencer C.
Jones, No. 337 Equity
Mortgage recorded 6 June 1876 from Daniel W. Brown filed at the request
of Spencer C. Jones. Jones received parts of tracts of land known
as "Joseph's Park" and "The Resurvey on Joseph's Park". Daniel W.
Brown agrees to pay Spencer C. Jones three thousand dollars on or before
6 June 1877. Mortgage filed with the Equity Court 3 December 1879.
Jones authorized to sell land in order of 3 December 1879.
Equity Court Records
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Record, Index) Mortgage from
Daniel W. Brown to Spencer C. Jones, 1879, No. 337 Equity, pp 135 [MSA
No. C1125-2, 1/12/7/37]
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Court Papers) Deed of Trust
from Daniel W. Brown to Spencer C. Jones , 1879, No. 337 Equity, Box 64
[MSA No. T415-66, 3/55/8/64]
• In the Matter of David Hoke v. Columbia J. Waters and Others,
No. 341 Equity
Case involves the unresolved debt of, Edward H. Waters, deceased and
David Hoke. Estate in the possession of Columbia J. Walters and her
children. Jones granted the personal estate of Edward H. Waters by
Montgomery County Orphan's Court. Hoke claims in the complaint that
Jones has refused to pay him for Waters outstanding debts on 15 December
1879. Jones filed a response to the complaint on 4 October 1880 stating
that he served as the administrator of the estate and had used the money
from previous sales to pay Waters' other debts. Jones also gave a
deposition in the case on 3 November 1880. Involvement in the case
seems to have become more limited when Hattersly W. Talbott becomes Trustee.
Water's land is sold by Talbott at auction to pay his debts to Hoke.
Equity Court Records
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Record, Index) In the Matter
of David Hoke v. Columbia J. Waters and others, 1879, No. 341 Equity, pp
135 [MSA No. C1125-2, 1/12/7/37]
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Court Papers) In the Matter
of David Hoke v. Columbia J. Waters and others, 1879, No. 341 Equity, Box
64 [MSA No. T415-66, 3/55/8/64]
• In the Matter of George Peter et. al. v. William Brewer et. al.,
No. 470 Equity
Case involves land that was owned by George Peter and John Brewer.
Upon John Brewer's death, the land was inherited by his children, one of
whom was Ellen Brewer, later Ellen Jones, the wife of Spencer C. Jones.
Bill in Equity filed by Peter, 13 January 1883. Wills of Elizabeth
S. Brewer and John Brewer filed that same day as exhibits. In Answer
of William Brewer et. al., parties agree to a decree to sell land, although
Spencer Jones and his daughter were not listed, 15 January 1883.
Answer of Spencer C. Jones also filed that day and also consents to a decree
for sale of land. 31 July 1883, Spencer Jones consents to sale of
land as guardian of Elizabeth Jones. Testimony of Spencer Jones taken
by H. Maurice Talbott 24 July 1883. At the time, Jones was 47 and
serving as Clerk of the Court of Appeals. He suggested it was in
the best interest of all parties to sell the land in question. 1
August 1883, George Peter and William Brewer appointed trustees to sell
land. Order that the land in question be sold 17 September 1884.
Land sold for $4000.00 on 7 July 1886 to Franklin J. Marsden. George
Peter, trustee, died 9 August 1893 before filing necessary paperwork with
the Court. 19 February 1894, Marsden petitioned the Court to assign
new trustees to replace Peter. Robert B. Peter appointed Trustee
22 February 1894. Peter files Trustees Report 27 March 1894 and sale
ordered ratified. Final order of ratification issued 22 November
1899.
Equity Court Records
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Record, Index) In the Matter
of George Peter et. al v. William Brewer et. al., 1883, No. 470 Equity,
pp 135 [MSA No. C1125-2, 1/12/7/37]
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Court Papers) In the Matter
of George Peter et. al v. William Brewer et. al., 1883, No. 470 Equity,
Box 74 [MSA No. T415-76, 3/55/8/74]
• In the Matter of Spencer C. Jones, Guardian of John Brewer, an
infant, against Matilda P. Brewer, widow, and John Brewer, No. 598
Equity
26 August 1885, Spencer Jones authorizes his name as guardian for John
Brewer in the case. Complaint filed 28 August 1885 regarding the
younger John Brewer's interest in the land inherited by his father, William,
and mother, Matilda, from the elder John Brewer. The same land was
disputed in the case of George Peter et. al. v. William Brewer et. al.
Jones contends in the complaint that it is in John Brewers interest to
sell the land. Hattersley M. Talbott was solicitor for the plaintiff.
Report of Guardian ad Litem, William Russell, filed 10 September 1885,
expressing agreement with Jones' position. John B. Brewer also expressed
support for sale of the land in his answer to the complaint, filed 14 September
1885. Jones appointed trustee of estate 18 September 1885.
Trustees report filed by Jones 17 October 1885. Auditors Report filed
30 November 1885. Trustees report filed again on 23 January 1888,
stating that the land in question had been sold on 16 January 1888.
Auditors Second Report filed 4 February 1888.
Equity Court Records
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Record, Index) In the Matter
of Spencer C. Jones, Guardian of John Brewer, an infant, against Matilda
P. Brewer, widow, and John Brewer, 1885, No. 598 Equity, pp 135 [MSA No.
C1125-2, 1/12/7/37]
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Court Papers) In the Matter
of Spencer C. Jones, Guardian of John Brewer, an infant, against Matilda
P. Brewer, widow, and John Brewer, 1885, No. 598 Equity, Box 80 [MSA No.
T415-82, 3/55/8/80]
• In the Matter of Antonio Retagliata and Joseph C. Retagliata and
William L. Retagliata by Antonio Retagliata their next-friend vs. Spencer
C. Jones, No. 600 Equity
1 September 1885 Spencer Jones writes the court requesting that another
trustee be appointed in this case. 10 September 1885, petition and
order of the court filed with the Court. Teresa Retagliata named
Spencer C. Jones trustee of her estate in her will, which he refused.
Antonio Retagliata filed a petition requesting that the Court appoint a
trustee in this matter. Charles Prettyman appointed trustee.
Equity Court Records
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Record, Index) In the Matter
of Antonio Retagliata and Joseph C. Retagliata and William L. Retagliata
by Antonio Retagliata their next-friend vs. Spencer C. Jones, 1885, No.
600 Equity, pp 135 [MSA No. C1125-2, 1/12/7/37]
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Court Papers) In the Matter
of Antonio Retagliata and Joseph C. Retagliata and William L. Retagliata
by Antonio Retagliata their next-friend vs. Spencer C. Jones, 1885, No.
600 Equity, Box 81 [MSA No. T415-83, 3/55/8/81]
• In the Matter of Ann Elizabeth Jones, next friend to Elizabeth
Jones, an infant under the age of Twenty one years v. Spencer C. Jones
and Elizabeth Jones, No. 677 Equity
Bill of Sale for Infant's real estate filed 24 January 1887, stating
that it is in the interest of Elizabeth Jones to sell the land and summons
issued. Spencer Jones filed answer 7 February 1887. Order of
Court appointing a Guardian ad Lietem filed 22 February 1887. Trustees
Bond for Spencer Jones issued 7 March 1887 and trusteeship granted.
Consent of Parties filed 19 November 1887. Jones filed report as
trustee, 19 November 1887, stating that the land was sold 10 November 1887.
Auditors report filed 8 June 1888.
Equity Court Records
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Record, Index) In the Matter
of Ann Elizabeth Jones, next friend to Elizabeth Jones, an infant under
the age of Twenty one years v. Spencer C. Jones and Elizabeth Jones, 1887,
No. 677 Equity, pp 136 [MSA No. C1125-2, 1/12/7/37]
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Court Papers) In the Matter
of Ann Elizabeth Jones, next friend to Elizabeth Jones, an infant under
the age of Twenty one years v. Spencer C. Jones and Elizabeth Jones, 1887,
No. 677 Equity, Box 85 [MSA No. T415-87, 3/55/8/85]
• In the Matter of James Wilson and Moses Wilson in a Deed of Trust
to Spencer C. Jones, No. 866 Equity
Deed of Trust filed 19 November 1889, as well as Trustees Bond and
Approval. Trustees Report, Affidavits and Order filed 21 January
1890. Auditors Report filed 27 January 1890.
Equity Court Records
MONTGOMERY COUNTY EQUITY COURT (Equity Record, Index) In the Matter
of James Wilson and Moses Wilson in a Deed of Trust to Spencer C. Jones,
1889, No. 866 Equity, pp 136 [MSA No. C1125-2, 1/12/7/37] MONTGOMERY COUNTY
EQUITY COURT (Equity Court Papers) In the Matter of James Wilson and Moses
Wilson in a Deed of Trust to Spencer C. Jones, 1889, No. 866 Equity, Box
95 [MSA No. T415-97, 3/55/8/95]
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