1816
State & County vs. Thomas McCartney; judgement - .52; 167 acres; redeemed by John OZMENT; Thomas Bradley Sheriff

August Term 1819
J. W. Sherrill vs. James Shaw; Constable OZMENT ex witness 50 cents for executing 3 subponeas 75 cents. Total amount 1.25

Jonathan OZMENT Sale. 22 Jul 1825. [W&I Book 4, 1824-1827, pages 241-242]

Jonathan OZMENT Widow's Allotment. Recorded 24 Jul 1827. [W&I Book 4, 1824-1827, page 396]

William Clemmons Will. 19 Apr 1827. Heirs: my heirs at law. My negro man, Edmund, to be set free. Wit: Dawson Hancock, Samuel OZMENT, J. C. Drake, and Isaac Peek. Exs: Etheldred Clemmons and Thomas Green. Recorded 27 Jul 1827. [W&I Book 4, 1824-1827, page 405]

Jonathan OZMENT Settlement. 21 Dec 1827. Admin: Sarah OZMENT and Samuel OZMENT. [W&I Book 5, 1827-1830, pages 103-104]

Jeptha Clemmons Will. 07 Feb 1829. Heirs: wife Elizabeth Clemmons: children Malinda, Lavina, Jeptha, Polly, Caroline Clemmons. Wit: Richard OZMENT, Richard (X) OZMENT, and Edward Crawford. Recorded June 1829. [W&I Book ? pages ?]

Samuel OZMENT Guardian. Guardian for Emily and Catherine OZMENT. Recorded 20 Oct 1829. [W&I Book 5, 1827-1820, page 402]

Simon Hancock Guardian. To Madison OZMENT, a minor of J. OZMENT. Recorded 10 June 1831. [W&I Book 6, 1830-1832, page 177]

David Rice Will. 17 Dec 1839. Heirs: wife Ann Rice; sons David Foster, John Rice, and James Rice; daughters Rebecca Headspeth, Mary (McLeyed), and Susan OZMENT. Son David Foster to receive seventy acres of land on which I now live on intermarriage with my beloved wife Ann. Wit: R. Bell and Thomas Drennan. Admin: Ann Rice and Murpehy McLeyed. Recorded 11 Apr 1840. [W&I Book 10, 1839-1842, pages 61-62]

William Eddins Will. 13 Jan 1842. Heirs: sons John, Joseph, Isaac, and William Eddins; daughters Patsy Tatum, nancy Mosely, Polly Bay, Elizabeth OZMENT, Kitty Drennan, Tempy Wright, Rebecca OZMENT, and Sally Casel; children of Fanny Mosely; children of Lucinda Casel. Wit: Silas Tarver, Deveraux Jarrat, and John Guthrie. Exs: James Peyton and Lewis Wright. Recorded 03 Nov 1841. [W&I Book 10, 1839-1842, page 206]

H. L. OZMENT Sale. 18 Dec 1843. [W&I Book 11, 1843-1848, page 138}

Zepheniah Neal Will. 19 Jul 1843. Heirs: sons Daniel, Jesse, and John Neal; daughter Elizabeth Gholdston; Anna Goodman's heirs Polly Brooks, Charles Neal, Zepheniah Neal, Daniel Neal, Jesse Neal, and John Neal. Wit: Andrew Eskew and Richard OZMENT. Eli Gholdston, ex. Recorded 08 Oct 1845. [W&I Book 11, 1843-1848, page 211]

Harris L. OZMENT Settlement. 03 Oct 1845. [W&I Book 12, 1844-1850, page 53]

23 Apr 1814. John Pruitte, Plft. vs. Aaron Stuart, Deft.} Certiorari. Jonathan OZMENT listed as a member of the jury.

20 Sep 1814. Gregory Johnson, Plft. vs. William Walker, Deft.} Appeal. Jonathan OZEMENT listed as a member of the jury.

June Term 1815. State vs. John Bonner} Seth P. Pool prosecuted; T. A. Battery plea not guilty. Jonathan OZEMENT listed as a member of the jury.

07 Sep 1815. William Halleman & Wife, Plft. vs. James Shaw & Wife, Deft.} T./A. B. Jonathan OZMENT part of jury that made judgement.

Feb 1819. Jonathan OZMENT part of a jury.

Circuit Court Minutes, 1851-1853

Sep 1850. State of Tennessee vs. James Young. Constables OZMENT and Lane were placed in charge of the jury. Page 57

02 May 1852. State of Tennessee vs. Robert OZMENT. The Defendant says he is guilty of the charge against him. Page 391

29 May 1852. John OZMENT vs. T. C. Bicknell. Page 404

29 Sep 1852. B. Lanier vs. J. J. OZMENT. The Defendant recovers of the Plaintiff. Page 485

20 Jan 1853. The Sheriff is ordered to seize the possessions of Richard OZMENT. Page 509

Circuit Court Minutes, 1853-1857

19 Sep 1856. Bart OZMENT indicted for assault and battery. Page 525

Circuit Court Minutes, 1856-1860

Jan 1856. David A. OZMENT vs. W. A Simmons. Page 13-14

Tax Lists

1827-Captain J. D. Moore Company

Samuel OZMENT
Jonathan OZMENT, 178 acres
Sarah OZMENT, 89 acres
Eli OZMENT
Thomas OZMENT
James OZMENT
Richard OZMENT, Sr., 50 acres
Armstrong OZMENT
John OZMENT, 100 acres
Alfred OZMENT

1827-Captain Shepherd's Company

James OZMENT, 75 acres

1828-Captain Truett's Company

Alfred OZMENT
Richard OZMENT, 50 acres
Eli OZMENT
Richard OZMENT, Jr.
John OZMENT, 100 acres
Thomas OZMENT
Armstrong OZMENT
Samuel OZMENT, 178 acres
Sarah OZMENT, 89 acres
James OZMENT

1828-Captain Crudup's Company

James OZMENT, 75 acres

1829-Captain Truett's Company

Alfred OZMENT
Richard OZMENT
Richard OZMENT, Jr., 250 acres

1817. Deed of bargain and sale from John Hancock to Etheldred Clemmins, 38? acres of land. Proved by oaths of Jonathan OZMENT and Thomas Richmond. [page 48]

1817. Deed of bargain and sale from John Hancock to William Clemmins, 38 and 1/2 acres of land. Proved by oaths of Thomas Richmond and Thomas OZMENT. [page 48]

1817. State vs. Eli OZMENT, Bastardy. On motion it is considered by the court that the said Eli OZMENT the reputed father of a bastard child born of the body of Darkus OZMENT pay to the said Darkus OZMENT the sum of one hundred dollars to be paid in annual payments for the purpose of supporting and keeping the said bastard off the County &c, who entered into bond as the law directs William M. Swain & Robert Shannon his securities &c. [page 56]

Date? Adam Harpoles vs John Young. Jonathan OZMENT on jury. [page 79]

Date? William Gillespus Executors vs. Richard Coleman Deft. Jonathon OZMENT on jury.[page 81]

1818. George Hallum Plft. vs. Seth P. Pool Deft. Jonathan OZMENT on jury. [page 100]

Date? It is ordered by the court that Jonathan OSMENT be appointed Constable who entered into bond as the law directs with R. T. Motly & W. H. Swain his securities. [page 186]

Date? State vs. Alex Halliman. Jonathan OZMENT on jury. [page 193]

Date? Gideleah Hughs, Plft. vs. Burch M. Douglass, Deft. Jonathan OZMENT on jury. [page 196]

August 1819. Ordered that Reuben T. Conner be appointed Guardian for Jensey McCarty a minor of James McCarty decd who entered into bond as the law directs with Jonathan OZMENT and Clack Stone his securities &c. [page 213]

1819. On motion, ordered that Grand & Petit Jurors be paid as follows for their services at this term, viz, . . . Jonathan OZMENT constable 4 days 4.00 issued . . . [page 217]

April 1823? Page 232. Green Berry OZMENT Plft. vs. John W. Nickols & Securities Deft.}Motion.
Plaintiff came by his attorney and moved for a judgment against defendant on a receipt given by John W. Nichols as a constable for the collection of monies which he had collected and failed to return. Amount of six dollars 87 and 1/2 cents.

April 1823? Page 232. Green Berry OZMENT Plft. vs. John W. Nichols & John Jones & Isham Webb security Plft.} Motion against a constable & securities. It is considered by the court that the plaintiff recover of the defendant the sum of seven dollars and four cents the debt with and cost of suit and also the costs of this motion.

1830-1833

Page 36. 25 April 1833. Armstrong OZMENT charged with gaming, page 316

Page 36. 25 April 1833. Samuel OZMENT charged with gaming, page 313

1832-1833

Page 44. 25 June 1832. Sally OZMENT, guardian for minor heirs of Jonathan OZMENT, page 99

1833-1837

Page 51. 1836. Sarah OZMENT vs Thornton LANE. Charge of trespass. Said LANE accused of taking bed, bedstead, furniture, bureau, table, and one bridle of great value from Sarah, page 255-256

1833-1836

Page 55. 08 May 1835. Armstrong OZMENT charged with gaming, page 161

1837-1839

Page 74. 18 March 1837. The widow and heirs of Jonathan OZMENT petition to divide tract into 6 parts, page 53-54

Page 74. 05 Jul 1837. Sarah OZMENT petitions for the partition of land, page 73

Page 75. 13 July 1837. Owen LAIN vs James OZMENT, page 133

May 1848-Jan 1851

Page 112. May 1848. Patrick Floida (?), Russell White, and William OSMENT charged with fighting in a public place, page 45.

Trust Deed Book FF, 1836-1838

20 Oct 1835. Archebald B. Shannon to James Shannon his interest in a negro girl named Pallis which descended to him from the estate of Robert Shannon deceased. The slave is to e received after the death of Rebecca Shannon in whose possession said negro is now in. Wit: Lucinda W. Shannon, James OZMENT, and Arthur Bland. [page 203]

17 Jan 1838. Jesse Q. Seawell to James OZMENT some personal property as a trust deed. [pages 232-233]

Trust Deed Books EE-NN, 1828-1868

19 Aug 1839. Abel Callis to Cameron OZMENT a mare. [Book GG, page 102]

28 Nov 1839. Leonard H. Parham to Charles OZMENT some livestock. [Book GG, page 159]

28 Jan 1852. Jesse Ballentine to C. OZMENT several items. [Book LL, pages 100-101]

14 Sep 1853. John A. OZMENT to Alexander Simmons a gray filly. [Book LL, page 312]

21 Dec 1854. John Hancock to Cameron OZMENT a negro boy named Abraham, about 14 months. [Book LL, page 470}

09 Aug 1858. Samuel OZMENT of Hardeman County appoints Cameron OZMENT his power of attorney to receive his share of the estate of Sarah OZMENT. [Book MM, pages 355-356]

04 Aug 1858. J. S. Hudson and wife Emily of Gibson County appoint Cameron OZMENT their power of attorney to share of the estate of my mother Sally OZMENT. [Book MM, page 356]

21 Feb 1860. James McIntire to Cameron OZMENT some household furniture. [Book MM, page 577]

18 Jul 1860. C. OZMENT to J. A. Rutherford a negro boy named Abrum, about 7. [Book NN, page 53]

Date? J. L. Hudson appoints Cameron OZMENT his power of attorney to sell 20 or 25 acres of land. Sais Hudson is a resident of Gibson County. [Book NN, pages 512-513]

Trust Deed Book KK & Grand Jury Evidence, 1846-1888

15 Mar 1847. Elisha Russell to Cam OZMENT a trust deed on a sorrel mare. [Book KK, page 65]

27 May 1884. B. W. Simmons says that on Saturday night before the first Sunday in this month, he was preaching at John Mosier's in the 18th District. John OZMENT was there. He appeared to be drinking and was boisterous, disturbing the congregation. I heard him swearing during the preaching. [Grand Jury Evidence, page 122]

Trust Deed Books 1868-1894

02 Jun 1877. William S. OZMENT to D. Barker a deed of trust. [Book PP, pages 353-354]

31 Oct 1892. J. H. OSMENT and wife, Emma A., to the Southern Mutual Building & Loan Association of Atlanta a mortgage. [Book 1892-1894, pages 131-133]

30 Nov 1892. J. S. OZMENT to D. W. Dinges and others a mortgage on his interest in 300 acres in the 21st District. [Book 1892-1894, page 155]

05 Dec 1892. Mrs. V. S. Terry to J. H. OSMENT a release from a lien as recorded in Book L#2, page 58. Said Mrs. Terry is a resident of Grayson County, Texas. [Book 1892-1894, page 167]

18 Nov 1893. J. H. OZMENT to Stark Brothers a mortgage for 800 apple trees. [Book 1892-1894, pages 452-453]

Trust Deed Books 1894-1903

05 Oct 1894. J. H. OZMENT of Mount Juliet to Start Brothers a contract for 3000 fruit trees. [Book 1894-1896, page 74]

25 Oct 1894. Isaac A. Caruth and wife, Lucy J., to Wharton Buchanan a mortgage on 66 acres in the 21st District which is bounded by Lafayette Ligon, Lonny OSMENT, and John Rice. Also, 50 acres in the 22nd District. [Book 1894-1896, pages 83-84]

20 Apr 1897. J. H. OZMENT and wife, Emma A., of Mount Juliet to Ed M. Weston, guardian for his sister, Mattie E. Weston, a mortgage. [Book 1896-1897, page 560]

20 Dec 1899. Z. T. Bond to R. G. OZMENT a mortgage on 104 acres in the 25th District. [Book 1899-1901, page 235]

15 Feb 1900. J. H. OZMENT to N. G. Robertson a mortgage on 100 acres in the 1st District. [Book 1899-1901, page 330]

29 Apr 1903. Rufus D. OZMENT to A. Finch a lease of land for the purpose of distilling and storing distille spirits. [Book 1902-1903, pages 506-507]

24 Jun 1903. J. S. OZMENT to O. F. Chichester a contract to buy all the cedar timber in a tract of land. [Book 1902-1903, pages 556-557]

Hollis Wright Will. 02 Apr 1878. Heirs: wife Elizabeth H. Wright. My three unmarried children, to wit, Lucy Jane, Martha A., and John L. Wright; the children of my deceased son, James P. Wright, his children four in number; children Mandy C. OZMENT, William A. Wright, Mary E. Ellis, Sophia C. Criswell, Joseah H. Wright, Silas D. Wright, and Sarah J. Ollifant. John L. Wright, executor. Recorded 10 Aug 1878. [Wills & Inventories Book 19, 1878-1884, pages 64-65]

Martha F. OZMENT Will. 07 Sep 1887. Heirs: daughters America Ann and Polly R. OZMENT. "I have other children besides these." Recorded 07 Oct 1887. [Wills & Inventories Book 20, 1884-1889, page 361]

R. G. OZMENT Widow's Allotment. Rebecca OZMENT given her allotment for one year. Recorded 04 Feb 1896. [Wills & Inventories Book 22, 1896-1902, page 87]

Catherine OZMENT Sale. Recorded 08 Apr 1897. [Wills & Inventories Book 22, 1896-1902, page 109]

Rutland Baptist Church

Amanda OSMENT, baptized 11 Oct 1861
John OSMENT, baptized 04 Nov 1861
Harrison OSMENT, baptized 11 Sep 1871

Sugg's Creek Cemetery

Martha Wiley, born 20 Jun 1844; died 01 Jun 1903. Wife of J. S. OZMENT.
Josephus OZMENT, died 28 Aug 1906. Age 49 years.
Sarah Books Jones, born 11 Mar 1825. Died 26 Dec 1897. Wife of Jasper OZMENT.
J. W. OZMENT, born 1855. Died 1926.
Alice K. Edwards, born 01 Nov 1848. Died 16 Feb 1885. Wife of R. M. Brown. Erected by her daughter Maud OZMENT.

Guardian Settlements 1836-1841

Sally OZMENT Guardian. 01 Jan 1837. Guardian for Katharine OZMENT, a minor heir of Jonathan OZMENT.

Guardian Settlements 1863-1875

P. G. OZMENT Guardian. Guardian of P. C. Goodman and Robert Crudup, the minor heirs of Josiah Crudup. P. C. Goodman was formerly P. C. Hester. Recorded 14 Feb 1871.

13 Mar 1859. . . . Baptist church presched once on Sunday March 13, doors of church were opened and the following persons were received on profession. . . .
Thos. M. OSMENT, student.

29 Aug 1856. Simmons & Dement vs. David A. OZMENT of Bedford County. [Chancery Court Book 1855-1861, pages 106-114]

25 Aug 1869. Bill of complaint of Charles H. Cook and wife Cleopatra, John C. OZMENT, R. G. OZMENT, James F. Lane, a minor by his guardian C. H. Cook, and T. G. OZMENT, William S. Goodman and wife Martha E. of Davidson County; and M. H. OZMENT of Illinois against Jesse A. Gregg, administrator of Levi Holloway who died in 1862. Said complainants are the children of Martha Holloway. Their mother died in the lifetime of the said Levi Holloway. The will of the said Levi provided that his land should be divided between his sons Levi, Ezekiel, and Richard H. Holloway. John and his daughter received a small legacy. The daughter's name was Sally. The complainants base their claim on the clause in the will which said, "I give to my daughter Martha's children to be equally divided between them. [Chancery Book J, pages 208-217]

22 Sep 1859. State of Tennessee vs. Bird OZMENT [Burt?]. Assault and battery. [1852-1861, page 386]

22 Sep 1859. John A. OZMENT indicted for assault and battery. [1858-1861, page 398]

15 May 1867. Jack OZMENT indicted for assault and battery. [Feb 1867-May 1868, page 51]

27 Oct 1875. State of Tennessee vs. Jack OSMENT. The defendant is not to be found. [1875-1876, page 272]

01 Feb 1881. State of Tennessee vs. William Steed, Andrew Hancock, and Wilson OZMENT. Disturbing public assembly. [1880-1881, pages 551-552]

16 May 1882. J. E. Humble vs. Joe OSMENT. Appeal. [1881-1883, pages 275-276]

25 May 1885. State of Tennessee vs. John OZMENT. Disturbing public assembly. [1883-1885, page 576]

05 Oct 1885. State of Tennessee vs. John OZMENT. Disturbing public assembly and carrying pistol. -1883-1885, page 731]

25 Jan 1886. State of Tennessee vs. John OZMENT. Disturbing public assembly. The defendant pleads guilty and puts himself on the mercy of the court. [1885-1888, page 52]

19 May 1886. State of Tennessee vs. John OZMENT. Carrying pistol. [1885-1888, page 148]

18 Jan 1890. R. H. Fakes vs. J. S. OSMENT. Appeal. [1888-1892, page 320]

29 Jan 1892. State of Tennessee vs. John OZMENT. Public drunkenness and carrying a pistol. [Jan 1892-May 1895, page 7]

31 May 1893. The Bank of Lebanon vs. Ed OZMENT. Motion to condemn land. [1892-1895, pages 378-382]

21 Jan 1899. A bill of indictment against Burt OZMENT and Huse OZMENT for assault with intent to commit murder in the second degree. The indictment states that Burt OZMENT and Huse OZMENT on the 12th day of Oct 1898 did make an assault upon the body of William Lance with the intent to commit murder. [1897-1900, pages 305-306]

17 Sep 1900. State of Tennessee vs. Burt OZMENT and Hues OZMENT. Murder in the second degree. The jury was permitted to retire for the night. [1900-1902, page 71]

13 Jan 1902. State of Tennessee vs. Ed OZMENT. Carrying knuckles and pistol.[1900-1902, pages 464-465]

20 Mar 1907. Inventory and account of sale of Mrs. P. A. OSMENT deceased. [Wills & Inventories 1902-1910, pages 326-327]

07 Sep 1908. Inventory and account of sale of J. C. OSMENT deceased. [Wills & Inventories 1902-1910, pages 444-445]

Recorded 10 Oct 1908. Mrs. Tennie OSMENT, widow of J. C. OSMENT, is given her widow's allotment for one year. [Wills & Inventories 1902-1910, page 446]

26 May 1910. Account of sale of Green OSMENT deceased. [Wills & Inventories 1902-1910, pages 592-593]

04 May 1912. Mary Elizabeth Ellis Will. Heirs: my living brother and sister; the children of James P. Wright, Amanda C. OSMENT and Joe H. Wright; Sallie T. Oliphant. Recorded 10 Jun 1913. [Wills & Inventories 1910-1918, page 250]

Recorded 25 Jan 1916. Inventory of Lucy J. Wright deceased. Administrators: S. D. Wright, J. L. Wright, and J. H. OSMENT. [Wills & Inventories 1910-1918, page 424]

27 Mar 1884. . . . Upon the death of Elizabeth Hearn, the land descended to the heirs of Thomas Hearn, Lucretia Lafever and husband G. W. Thomas Hearn, Mary J. OZMENT and husband W. L., George Hearn, William Hearn, and John Hearn, six in number.
William Hullett, now dead, purchased the shares of Lafever and wife, OZMENT and wife, and Thomas Hearn. After this, George Hearn died without issue. William Hearn was also dead, leaving defendant, Julia Ann Hearn, who was intermarried with C. Whitson. John Hearn has also died. Agnes who married Lafayette Johnson and Thomas who is now dead.
William Hullett who was the purchaser of the shares of three of the heirs is now dead, leaving a widow and six children, to wit, John H., Charles, Mary, W. N., Rachel Hullett, and Caroline Spurlock, wife of G. W. Spurlock. [Minutes N, 1882-1885, pages 470-472]

12 Apr 1904. J. C. OSMONT vs. C. H. Cook. [Minutes Book T, 1901-1905, pages 420-421]

16 Oct 1912. Zoa OZMENT vs. Alley OZMENT. The defendant has abandoned and failed to provide for the complainant. The bonds of matrimony are dissolved. Complainant is restored to her maiden name, Zoa Cox. [Minutes Book W, 1912-1914, page 22]

Mrs. Amanda (Wright) OSMENT. 24 Aug 1902; white, age ?; married; female; last place of residence - one mile north of Hamilton's on Mt. Juliet Rd.; born 25th Dist. Wilson County; father Hollis Wright; mother Elizabeth Wright; cause of death - consumption; Dr. Guill of Pleasant Grove; burial at Hollis Wright Cem.; services at cemetery at 4 p.m., aug. 25; Clergyman, Carr & Sperry. Casket, size 6-0, make, N. C. Co.; lining 5 yds. 50 cents; uph. all round, engraved "At Rest"; cedar box. $45.00 by cash by Jno. C. OSMENT

Mrs. Martha (Wiley) (Bland) OSMENT. 01 Jun 1903; white; age 59; married; last place of residence, near Couchville, TN; father John Wiley; mother Jennie Wiley; cause of death - cancer of stomach; Dr. Guill; burial at Suggs Creek; services at church at 3:00 p.m., June 2; Clergyman, Wm. Miers. Casket, walnut, size 5-9, own make; lining 15 cents; uph. all round; 6 handles; engraved, "The Sad Hour"; red cedar box. $30.00, by cash, by Joe OSMENT.

Clara OSMENT. 14 Mar 1904; white; age 23; single; female; last place of residence, near Mt. Juliet; school teacher; born at place of death near Mt. Juliet; father, Harrison OSMENT; mother Emma OSMENT; cause of death - typho-pneumonia; contributing cause - measles; Dr. Yearwood & Guill; burial at Hollis Wright Cemetery; services at residence at 11 a.m., Mar. 15; Clergyman, C. M. Pullias. Casket, 1505, A of roses, siz 5-9, make, N. C. Co.; lining 45 cents; uph. all round; engraved, "Sister"; robe, cream wrapper; cedar box. $60.00. $50.00 for casket, $8.50 for wrapper; $1.50 for slippers, by cash, by Harrison OSMENT.

John Lee OSMENT. 15 Mar 1904; white; age 7; single; male; residence, near Mt. Juliet; father Harrison OSMENT; mother, Emma OSMENT; cause of death - pneumonia; contributing cause - measles; Dr. Yearwood & Guill; burial at Hollis Wright Cemetery; services at cemtery at 12 a.m.[sic] Mar. 16; Clergyman, Carney. Casket, P. K. casket, size 4-5, make, N. C. Co.; engraved, "Our Darling"; cedar box. $30.00, by cash, by Harrison OSMENT.

Lenna OSMENT. 21 May 1905; white; age 22 years, 6 months; single; last place of residence, near Mt. Juliet; father, J. Harrison OSMENT; mother, Emma OSMENT; cause of death - consumption; Dr. Guill & Yearwood; burial at Hollis Wright Cem.; services at the residence at 3:30 p.m., May 22; Clergyman, Vester Cawthon. Casket, No. 1505, Ashes of Roses, size 5-9, make, N. C. Co.; lining, 45 cents; engraved, "Sister"; robe - cream wrapper; chestnut box. $72.00, $45.00 for casket, $15.00 for box, $10.00 for wrapper & shoes & hose, $2.00 interest - payments in Oct. and April 1906.

Joe OZMENT. 29 Aug 1906; white; age about 50; male; farmer; cause of death, consumption; Dr. Charlton; burial at Suggs Creek; services at cemetery at 5:30 p.m., Aug. 30; Clergyman, Wm. Myers. Casket, 106 walnut, size 6-0, maker, N. C. Co.; engraved, "At Rest"; cedar box. My hearse being busy had to get hearse from ____________. $80.00, $70.00 for casket and box, $10.00 for hearse, by cash, by Mrs. Joe OZMENT.

Nannie Jane OZMENT, born 23 Feb 1909; died 13 Oct 1910.
Allie E. OZMENT. Pvt. 8 M.G. En. 3 Div. October 1937.
Malvina OZMENT, born 22 Aug 1826; died 20 Jul 1917.

06 Aur 1824. Survey for Solomon Bond of 61 acres on Fall Creek. Wit: Wilson Edwards and Armstrong OZMENT. Thomas Edwards, Surveyor, page 31.

24 Aug 1824. Survey for Joseph and Asaph Alsup of 50 acres on Hurricane Creek. Wit: Richard OZMENT. Page 56.

27 Aug 1824. Survey for Richard OZMENT of 50 acres on Hurricane Creek. Page 76.

26 Aug 1824. Survey for John Rice of 50 acres on Hurricane Creek. Wit: James Jackson and Richard OZMENT. Page 76.

07 Oct 1824. Survey for James OZMENT of 10 acres on Stoner's Creek. Pages 99-100.

20 Feb 1826. Survey for Samuel OZMENT of two acres on Hurricane Creek. Pages 182-183.

1836-1874

23 Aug 1845. Survey for Richard OZMENT of 49 acres on Hurricane Creek. Wit: William L. OZMENT and Pleasant W. Pickett. Pages 198-199.

08 Mar 1850. Survey for Watson OZMENT for 122 acres on the waters of Pond Drain. Wit: J. M. OZMENT and Henry OZMENT. Page 212.

Land Entry Book 1824-1845

06 Jul 1824. Richard OZMENT enters 50 acres on Hurricane Creek. Page 48.

02 Sep 1824. James OZMENT enters 11 acres on Stoner's Creek. Page 68.

02 Sep 1824. Shelton Pride enters 29 acres on Stoner's Creek. Bounded by James OZMENT. Page 68.

06 Aug 1825. Samuel OZMENT enters 20 acres on the south side of Hurricane Creek. Page 98.

27 Sep 1830. James OZMENT enters 500 acres on Little Cedar Lick Creek. Page 267.

SOURCES: 1) Wilson County, TN Marriages 1802-1840, Historical Records Project, 25 Nov 1938 [Made from loose bonds and licenses in the office of the County Court Clerk of Wilson County] 2) Wilson County, TN Marriages, 1841-1850 3) Wilson County, TN Marriages, 1851-1865 4) Wilson County, TN Marriages, 1866-1875 5) Wilson County, TN Deeds, Marriages, and Wills, 1800-1902; Marriages 1876-1884 6) Wilson County, TN Marriages, 1885-1899 21 Aug 1811. Robert Shannon & Rachel OSMIT; James Steele, bondsman. 20 Sep 1813. Aaron Climer & Rebecca Sullivan; James OZMENT, bondsman; by Jacob Sullivan. Another date listed of 23 Sep 1814. 12 Sep 1814. Holland Sullivan & Polly OSMENT; James OZMENT, bondsman. Another entry lists the same bride and groom, by J Sullivan. 12 Sep 1816 and 14 Sep 1816. 14 Jul 1817. James OSMENT & Elizabeth Eddings. Wm. M. Swain, bondsman. 04 Nov 1820. James OSMENT & Levina OSMANT, by Benjamin Casilman, J.P., William M. Swann, bondsman. 09 Nov 1820 - date of marriage? 05 Nov 1821. James Lowery & Sally Wetherly; John OZMENT, bondsman. 05 Jun 1821. Richard OZMENT & Rebeca Eddins, by Benjamin Casilman, J.P.; Stephen Clemmons, bondsman. 07 Jun 1821. 18 Feb 1823. Thomas Griffin & Thankful OZMENT, by Benj. Casilman. 20 Feb 1823. 01 Jan 1823. Richard OSMENT & Susannah Rice, by Jacob Sullivan. 29 Jan 1823. Eli OZMENT & Sally OZMENT, by Benj. Casilman, JP. 02 Feb 1823. 10 Jan 1823. Samuel OZMENT & Nancy Waddle, by Benj. Casilman, bondsman. 23 Mar 1825. Ezekiel Holloway & Jane Shannon, by Abner Hill, M.G.; James OZMENT, bondsman. 24 Mar 1825. 10 Dec 1825. Absolum Knight & Penilla Dodd, by Joshua Woollen, M.G.; Samuel OZMENT, bondsman. 11 Dec 1825. 14 Oct 1825. Armstrong OZMENT & Martha Hudson, by James Bond, V.D.M.; Absolom Knight, bondsman. 17 Oct 1825. 25 May 1825. James OZMENT & Martha Holloway, by Abner Hill, M.G.; James R. Allen, bondsman. 26 May 1825. 11 Mar 1829. Jesse A. Goodwin & Rebecca L. OZMENT; Pickward Holloway, bondsman. 31 Mar 1829. Camrin OZMENT & Sally Kelly; J. A. Goodwin, bondsman. 06 Dec 1832. James C. Drake & Jane OZMENT, by Levi Holloway, J.P.; James Hancock, bondsman. 05 May 1832. James P. Rice & Kasandany Hearn, Richard OZMENT, bondsman. 08 Jun 1835. Camern OZMENT & Susan Killis, by Levi Holloway, J.P.; John Davis, bondsman. 09 Jun 1835. 23 Oct 1838. Andrew J. R. Williams & Sarah Ann OZMENT, by Saml. H. Porterfield, J.P.; Isaac William, bondsman. 29 Jul 1838. R. D. Wright & Lucinda OZMENT; Wm. A. Lea, bondsman. 16 Oct 1839. John McDaniel & Lucy OZMENT, by Joseph Collins, J.P. 18 Oct 1839. Listed again with Geo. Donnell, bondsman; date of 16 Oct 1839. 14 Jan 1840. Abel Kellis & Elizabeth OZMENT, by John Billingslay, J.P.; John OZMENT, bondsman. 25 Aug 1841. Cameron OZMENT & Catherine OZMENT, by N. Truett J.P. 21 Sep 1841. Ethelbert Sullivan & Elizabeth OZMENT, not performed [information was not recorded] Issued 07 Jul 1842. Barret Moss & Malinda OZMENT, not performed. 01 Oct 1843. George Hawks & Martha OZMENT, by Henry Truett, J.P. 22 Nov 1843. James Spinks & Elizabeth OZMENT, by Henry Truett, J.P. Issued 31 Jan 1844. Andrew C. Jackson & Mary Ann OZMENT, not performed. 13 Dec 1845. William A. McCaffree & Rebecca OZMENT, by J. C. Craddock, J.P. 15 Apr 1846. Radford B. OZMENT & Martha Carpenter, not performed. ************WHO IS RADFORD B. OZMENT?************** 02 Jan 1847. William Durell & Malvina OZMENT, by John Bond V.D.M. 06 Jan 1847. Robert Campbell & Nancy J. Craddock by N. L. OZMENT. Issued 19 Apr 1847. William W. Carpenter & Ellen OZMENT, not performed. Issued 10 Jul 1847. Watson OZMENT & Caroline OZMENT, not performed. [I think this one was performed; maybe it just wasn't recorded] 09 Feb 1849. Robert OZMENT & Caroline Weatherly, by William Baird, J.P. Issued 30 Sep 1850. William L. OZMENT & Sarah Owens, not performed. Night of 09 Jan 1851. James M. OZMENT & Sarah H. OZMENT, by James Camper, M.G. Issued 20 Mar 1851. William L. OZMENT & Jane Hearn, possibly not performed or recorded. 23 Sep 1852. John C. OZMENT & Amanda C. Wright, by William L. Young, J.P. Issued 15 Nov 1855. Thomas G. Scarborough & Louise Parrallee OZMENT, possibly not performed. 16 Apr 1857. James Blythe & Bersheba OSMENT, by S. C. Hamilton, J.P. 12 Oct 1860. Joseph H. OZMENT & Martha Holloway, by E. Holloway, J.P. *********Who is this?************ 14 Mar 1861. Gideon B. Lasater & Martha C. OZMENT, by Stanford Lasater, Parson. Issued 15 Jun 1863. Robert B. OZMENT & Nancy Jane Scarborough, not recorded? 11 Feb 1864. R. G. OSMENT & Sarah Ann Rebecca Wright, by Elder A. Sperry. 05 Dec 1865. Charles Cook & Cleopatra OSMENT. 23 Dec 1869. John D. OZMENT & Martha Ann Goodrick, by J. L. Alexander, M.G. 20 Dec 1876. J. H. OZMENT to Emma Clemmons.
No date given. J. H. Carver to Ada OZMENT.
29 Feb 1884. C. T. Castleman to C. P. OZMENT.
09 Nov 1884. J. G. OZMENT to A. L. Crouse.
02 Feb 1886. P. A. Clemmons to Allis OZMENT.
05 Sep 1886. R. D. OZMENT to A. F. Lain.
01 Jun 1887. W. M. Weatherly to M. L. OZMENT.
18 Dec 1889. W. S. OZMENT to Jane E. Sherrill.
15 Jan 1891. R. E. Lee Trice to Cassie OZMENT.
16 Sep 1891. Lon OZMENT to Allie Trice.
16 Oct 1892. John L. Tribble to Malinda OZMENT.
10 Oct 1897. Berry Mosier to Myrtle OZMENT.
02 Nov 1897. William H. Nelson to Lunta OZMENT.
SOURCE: Wilson County, TN Voter Registration List and Oaths of Loyalty, 1864-1866, by Thomas E. Partlow, 1874 STATE of TENNESSEE The subscribers to this affidavit make oath that they voted at the election held on the 4th of March 1865 for Governor of this state and for members of the General Assembly of this state. July 20 46. John A. OZMENT 50. William OZMENT ********************** STATE of TENNESSEE The undersigned being sworn, depose and say that they did not vote at the election held in this State in November 1865, but would have voted in one or the other of said elections if they had been held within reach, or if they had not been prevented by suffiecient cause from doing so. They had taken the oath of allegiance to, and were true friends of the Government of the United States. 50. J. C. OZMENT ********************* STATE of TENNESSEE The subscribers to this affidavit make oath that they voted at the election held in this State on the 4th of March, 1865 to elect a Governor of this State and members of the General Assembly. 59. C. OZMENT ************************ STATE of TENNESSEE We whose names are listed hereunto subscribe make oath that we would have voted at the election on the day of November 1864 or at the election held on the 22nd day February 1865 or at the election held on the 4th March 1865 if the same had been held within our reach. We had taken the oath of allegiance and were true friends to the Government of the United States. 27. T. J. OZMENT ********************** 03 Mar 1866 J. J. Price makes oath that B. W. Jones, H. C. Jewell, William Hester, Albert Hester, John OZMENT, James Hester, Joseph Fletcher are citizens of Wilson County twenty-one years of age. They are publicly known to have entertained unconditional Union sentiments from the outbreak of the Rebellion down to the present time. J.J. Price *************** John A. OZMENT makes oath that he was one of the Judges of the election held in the 18th District on the 4th March 1865 and declared that Joseph Thompson, A. N. Thompson, J. L. Thompson, E. A. Thompson, R. H. Thompson, and James B. Thompson voted at said election and are citizens of Wilson County. John A. OZMENT ****************** STATE of TENNESSEE Wilson County Samuel H. Patterson makes oath that Joshua Cunningham, James Blythe, Anderson Davis, and D. OZMENT citizens of Wilson County are publicly known to be Union men. Samuel H. (X) Patterson July 19, 1865 SOURCE: The History of Wilson County, TN, Volume Two, Its Places, Its People, Its Progress, G. Frank Burns, 1998 Tax List of 1802 Wilson Co, TN Late in 1802 on Sinking Creek: Seldon Baird John Billingsley Dawson Hancock Jonathan OZMENT On Pond Lick Creek: Lee Haralson John OXMENT [sic] John Rice Robin Shannon John Spinks ********************** SOURCE: The People of Wilson County, TN, 1800-1899, Thomas E. Partlow Quarterly Court Minutes 1816-1819 Eli OZMENT charged with being the reputed father of a bastard child born of the body of Darkus OZMENT. Rec. March Term 1817. Page 91. County Court Minutes 1833-1836 James OZMENT charged with bastardy by Nancy Bell. The charge has been adjusted between the two. Rec. 25 Jun 1834. Page 110. Lebanon Democrat Excerpts: 26 Sep 1889 Below will be found a list of the old men from the 21st District of Wilson County over seventy years of age, where they were born, etc. C. OSMENT, born 1811, two miles from Greensboro, Gilford County, North Carolina; came to Tennessee (Wilson County) in 1830 and has lived here ever since, age, 78 years. 22 May 1890 The census enumerators have at last been selected, and while a core of hearts have been made happy because the lightning struck round about them, many scores have been made sad. They are 21 in number for this county, and their names with the district are as follows: 25. J. H. OSMENT

SOURCE: West Wilson County Neighbors, compiled by Naomi M. Hailey for Mt. Juliet-West Wilson Historical Society, 1986

The following list is unique, being the judges appointed by the Wilson County Court in Oct 1861 to hold the election for President and Vice-President of the Confederate States to be held in Nov of that year:
District 21 - Ezekiel Holloway, Green White, Cam OZMENT

Mt. Juliet Church of Christ

Among the members of the early congregation were the families of . . . Mrs. Harrison OZMENT . . .

First Baptist Church of Mt. Juliet

The first deacons were elected in 1904: J. H. OSMENT . . .

Information from Leslie Lee Powell

People who attended Caldwell school: . . . Horace OSMENT . . .

The first lodge was held in the second story of a store across the road from the OZMENT house.

Harrison OZMENT had a [race] track on his land, also. It was located on the corner of the property now owned by Jack Stewart.

Mt. Juliet Telephone Company

Organized in 1902. . . The next sale of the telphone company was in 1920, when Cliff and Jeff Hill bought it, staying in business one month, then sold it again to C. A. OZMENT. . . In 1927 business was not very good and Mr. Ozment sold the compnay to Walter O. Phillips of Norene, Tennessee

Roster of Company G, 7th TN Volunteer Infantry, CSA

J. [John] OZMENT
R. B. [Robert Burton] OZMENT

Information submitted by Larry McBroom and Terry Litvan
This information came from books found at the Wilson County, many by Thomas Partlow, and the Tennessee State Library