Calhoun-Kincannon-Orr Papers

The Calhoun-Kincannon-Orr Family Papers digital collection contains the narrative and list compiled by Jane Stewart Calhoun, documenting money owed to her by the government for food, supplies, animals, and other damages incurred during the Civil War, undated. She also mentions an unnamed Union spy who stayed with them. This narrative includes acknowledgment of receipt from the government. For more information, contact the Special Collections faculty and staff at this link

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Deed, Christopher Orr to Jane S. Calhoun, November 15, 1868

This deed, dated November 15, 1868, documents the sale of parcels of land located in Itawamba County, Mississippi to Jane S. Calhoun by her father, Christopher Orr for a sum of one dollar. The deed describes the parcels of land and the locations. A statement from Justice of the Peace, John Lankford certifying the sale is included along with a document by W. H. Bacon, Clerk of the Lee County Probate Court records the deed as having been filed on September 28, 1869.
Calhoun Place Manuscript, November 21, 1938

Victoria Holt

This manuscript describes the history of the Calhoun family home as related to the author, Victoria Hoyle, by Lucia Tankersly, granddaughter to William H. and Jane S. Calhoun. A letter written to Erin from Miss Holt, dated November 21, 1938, is included with the manuscript.
Will, John C. Calhoun, December 16, 1918

In this will, dated December 16, 1918, John C. Calhoun bequeaths all of his earthly possessions to his niece, Lucia Tankersly and appoints her as executrix of the will.
Will, Jane S. Calhoun, October 9, 1902

This unofficial will by Jane S. Calhoun, dated October 9, 1902, describes the way she wishes her home, belongings, and property to be divided among her children and grandchildren after she has died.
Deed Documents, Lee County, Mississippi December 10, 1875

This set of documents include deed filings at the Chancery Court, dated February 23, 1876, a deed of sale, dated December 10, 1975, between L. T. Taylor and J. C. Calhoun for land in Lee County, Mississippi, and certification with the Verona Justice of the Peace, J. B. Reynolds, dated December 10, 1875.
Deed, Sale of Lee County Property, December 19, 1873

This deed, dated December 19, 1873, documents the sale of land in Tupelo, Mississippi from John A. McNeil to John F. Tankersly for sixteen hundred dollars. The deed describes the land sold and a statement by J. N. Sloan, Chancery Court Clerk in Pontotoc, Mississippi, certifies the sale. A document from the Lee County Chancery Court Clerk, S. W. Hankins, dated February 25, 1874, notes the recording of the deed within Deed Record book number 9, page 530.
Deposition for Sale of Florida Property Sold to Stephen A. Brown and Chancy Brown by Mason G. Anderson, May 3, 1871

This deposition, dated May 3, 1871, documents that J. M. D. Clung served as a witness to the sale of and signing of the deed for property in Florida purchased by Stephen A. Brown and Chancey Brown from Mason G. Anderson.
Answer to Bill of Complaint, October 3, 1870

This Chancery Court document, filed October 3, 1870, is a an answer to a bill of complaint made by William Henry Calhoun against his mother, Jane L. Calhoun and his siblings concerning is father's estate. In the answer, the defendants admit the material allegation and statements made in the complaint.
Bill of Complaint by William H. Calhoun Against His Family, September 14, 1870

This bill, brought forth to the Chancery Court by William Henry Calhoun and filed on September 14, 1870, states the potential unlawful settlement devised by his mother and older siblings and asks the court to review the settlement as well as his own claims and evidence to ensure that William Henry Calhoun, the youngest child of William H. and Jane S. Calhoun, is lawfully and justly included in the division of the estate. A Chancery Court receipt is included with the bill.
Court Settlement in William H. Caloun Estate, October 6, 1870

This Chancery Court document, filed October 3, 1870, settles the William H. Calhon Estate as brought forth to the court by Calhoun's son, William Henry Calhoun as a complaint against his mother, Jane S. Calhoun and his siblings. The settlement decrees the division of property, both real and personal, as well as shares in the Mobile Ohio Railroad Company. A deed for the decree was filed by Chancery Court Clerk, W. H. Bacon, per H. Norlus Jones on October 6, 1870.
Chancery Court Summons to Jane S. Calhoun per Complaint by W. H. Calhoun, September 15, 1870

W. H. Bacon

This Chancery Court summons, issued September 15, 1870, compels Jane S. Calhoun, John A. Tankersley, Cornelia Tankersely, Leroy C. Taylor, Sallie Taylor, and John C. Calhoun to appear before the Court of Chancery in Tupelo, Mississippi on the first Monday in October of 1870 to answer a bill of complaint filed by W. H. (William Henry) Calhoun.
Deed, Land Sold to Jane S. Calhoun by Samuel Dixon, December 23, 1869

This deed, dated December 23, 1869, documents the sale of a parcel of land in Lee County to Jane S. Calhoun for three hundred dollars by Samuel Dixon. A statement dated, January 8, 1870, by Justice of the Peace, George Tankersly certifies the sale of the land and a document by Chancery Court Clerk W. H. Bacon states the deed was filed and recorded on September 15, 1870.
Proposal Settlement of the W. A. Calhoun Estate, May 23, 1873

This document, date December 11, 1869, describes the settlement proposed for the W. A. Calhoun Estate and lists the proposed disbursement of Calhoun's property, both real and personal and names other circumstances of the estate settlement. The settlement was filed in the Final Record Book on March 22, 1871.
Claim against U. S. Government

Jane Stewart Calhoun

Narrative and list compiled by Jane Stewart Calhoun, documenting money owed to her by the government for food, supplies, animals, and other damages incurred during the Civil War, undated. She also mentions an unnamed Union spy who stayed with them. Includes acknowledgment of receipt from the government.
Will Memorandum, Christopher Orr, October 15, 1862

Christopher Orr

In this memorandum, Christopher Orr outlines his wishes for his estate after his death should his last will and testament be lost or destroyed to be held for his executors, H. C. Orr and John A. Orr.
Deed, Land Sold to William H. Calhoun by Mayfield Reese, October 4, 1866

This deed, dated October 4, 1861, documents the sale of property in Tupelo, Mississippi to W. H. [William] Calhoun by Mayfeild and Nancy Reese for a sum of two hundred and fifty dollars. The deed describes the location of the property. A statement by Justice of the Peace, M. F. Whitehead certifies the sale on October 4, 1860 and a document by W. H. Bacon, Clerk of the Lee County Probate Court records the deed as having been filed on September 28, 1869.
Last Will and Testament, James Calhoun, July 1, 1842

John C. Calhoun

In this last will and testament, dated July 1, 1842, John Calhoun states his wishes as to where his property, both personal, financial, and real, be disbursed after his death. His directives include payment of outstanding debts, his wish for his wife, Sarah to inherit whatever's left after repayment of debts, and names the heirs to inherit after his wife's death. He goes on to name the executors of the will.