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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1813 | Adam Peck v. John Edington | Blount | Land and Title Dispute | East | Range: 5 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 54 | 20 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1866 | Anderson Carpenter & John R. Thompson, admr. v. Thomas Blackburn | Blount | Trespass and Damages |
Plaintiffs are the administrators of the will of Larkin Thompson (dec.). Plaintiffs are sued for damages in the sum of $500. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1200 | 16 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1876 | A. L. Prater v. James Prater, et al | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
Plaintiff alleged that his father, Samuel Prater died and left his heirs several tracts of land comprising 233 acres which was should have been divided between heirs. However, land was sold as payment for a debt. Plaintiff alleged that land was sold fraudulently and sale is void. Additional Defendants: William Brickell, Benjamin Prater, Hugh G. Prater, J. S. McDonough, William A. Robinson, Mary A. Prater |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1637 | 615 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1810 | Bareley McGhee v. Joseph Tedford | Blount | Land and Title Dispute | East | Range: 5 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 54 | 17 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1947 | Barsha Wheeler v. City of Maryville | Blount | Injury and Damages |
Resulting from slipping on an unmaintained public walkway. |
East | Range: 5 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 179 | 118 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1814 | Cornelius Buck & Samuel Brander v. John Cusick | Blount | Land and Title Dispute | East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 54 | 12 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1810 | Cornelius Buck & James Brander v. Jacob Danforth | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
Folded and oversized. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 57 | 10 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1884 | C. C. Jones, et al. v. W. W. Walker, et al. | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
Dispute over land originally granted to Isaac and Rebecca Anderson. Plaintiff's brief only. |
East | Range: 9 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1052 | 6 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1947 | Carroll Shepherd v. Aluminum Co. of America | Blount | Injury and Damages |
"Workmen's Compensation." |
East | Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 161 | 46 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1941 | D. N. Broyles et al. v. Sam Lambert et al. | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
D. N. Broyles & his wife Rosa Lee sued Sam Lambert & Sam Johnson (trustee) after Broyles and Lambert purchased land together, each taking half, so they could build a swimming pool. The costs of building the pool mounted, & they borrowed money from Clifford Brown to complete construction. Johnson then advertised Johnson's portion of the property was for sale, however at that point Broyles & Johnston were not in agreement as to whether or not their joint debt was settled. 7 folders. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 7a | 559 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1865 | David Chandler v. John Headrick | Blount | Trespass and Damages |
Case also involves charges of slander. |
East | Range: 5 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 26 | 61 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1807 | David White v. Heirs of John Lowry | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Defendants: James Lowry, William Lowry, John Lowry, and John Robert David. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 54 | 23 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1815 | Edward Lynch v. Barclay McGhee | Blount | Trespass and Damages |
Cause of Action: Trespass on the case. Oversized. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 57 | 26 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1845 | Frederick Emmit v. William Dunn | Blount | Trespass and Damages |
$2000 damages. This cause was the result of an accusation of a slanderous comment. |
East | Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1128 | 10 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1934 | Grace E. Waters v. New York Life Insurance Company | Blount | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Waters sued upon the disability clauses in two separate life insurance policies issued by defendant. Related to box 1527. |
East | Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 744 | 85 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1859 | George Davis v. John McNalley | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
The defendant was the son-in-law of the plaintiff and attempted to claim a parcel of land from the family after he was allowed to live on it. The plaintiff expressed that the conveyance specifically stated he would remain the rightful land owner. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1173 | 114 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1933 | Grace E. Waters v. New York Life Insurance Co. | Blount | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Waters had an insurance policy with New York Life when she became ill. Her condition included uterine fibroid tumors, nephritis, and other issues effecting her lower body. She sued the insurance company for compensation due to her disability which lasted over three months. |
East | Range: 10 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1527 | 369 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1869 | Harlon Matthews v. John Griffiths | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
Defendant interfered with the sale and property rights of a tract of land owned by the plaintiff. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1190 | 91 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1810 | Henry Sheilds v. Samueal Walker | Blount | Land and Title Dispute | East | Range: 7 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 690 | 12 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1873 | Henry Brakebill v. Samuel C. Flanagan [Flanagin] | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
Brakebill sold to Flanagan 450 acres on Nails Creek, for which he executed notes. Brakebill now sued to satisfy debt out of land. Also in dispute: 100 acres claimed by Thomas Pickens, 1 acre claimed by Sarepta Brakebill & Xavier Hunter |
East | Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1227 | 82 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1810 | John Trimble v. Andrew Miller | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
Case involves a dispute over the granting of a land grant. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 52 | 18 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1811 | Josiah Gamble v. Silas George | Blount | Land and Title Dispute | East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 52 | 12 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1815 | John McNeely v. Cornelius Buck & James Brander | Blount | Land and Title Dispute | East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 57 | 19 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1935 | J. D. Bryant, by next friend, Ike Bryant v. Mrs. Carrie H. Beers | Blount | Injury and Damages |
Beers, driving recklessly, struck J. D. Bryant, a minor, on a street in Alcoa. The boy was standing at a street corner when Beers ran over him. He suffered great injury and mental anguish, and was permanently disabled. The Bryants sued Beers for ten thousand dollars. Includes 4 photos of the accident site and a statement from George Tolbert. |
East | Range: 8 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 832 | 358 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1867 | John Clack v. Buster James Henry | Blount | Trespass and Damages |
Henry claims that Clack, Samuel Ghormely, J. G. Wallace, and John E. Toole are indebted to him for $20,000. However, the four men absconded and left behind a considerable amount of property--before Henry could obtain a judgment on trespass. |
East | Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1219 | 17 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1811 | John Timble v. John Rankin | Blount | Land and Title Dispute | East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 52 | 29 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1821 | James Asdell v. George Sutherland | Blount | Trespass and Damages | East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 62 | 43 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1815 | Josiah Danforth v. John Lowry& John Waugh | Blount | Land and Title Dispute | East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 57 | 96 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1816 | John Montgomery v. James Berry& Joseph Walker's heirs | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Cause of Action: Debt. Land was sold as execution on debt. Additional Defendants: Bobby Berry, Walker Berry, Theresa Berry, William Walker, Polly Walker, Isaac Anderson, Jane Anderson, B. Anderson, Paysy Anderson, William Anderson, George Walker, William Lyle, James Buchanan and Jane Buchanan. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 57 | 26 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1884 | J. S. McDonough, et al. v. James Prater, et al. | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
SEE ALSO BOX ET 1890 for 243 pages. Additional defendant: William M. Brickell. Dispute over 320 acre tract of land in 5th Civil District on Halston River. Defendant Prater resided on land. |
East | Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 102 | 80 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1847 | Johnston Jones v. Joseph & David McCully | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
File incomplete. First 4 pages missing. Details of case unclear, but Jones claims to own a portion of a tract of land that Joseph A. McCully sold to David McCully for $150. McCullys residents of Blount Co |
East | Range: 9 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1124 | 42 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1850 | Jane Paseley et al. v. James Pitts | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
Add. plaintiffs: James Samples, John Samples, & Melinda Samples. John Samples, Sr. (dec.) lived on a parcel of land that he willed to his children, the majority going to Jane as she already lived on the property. Defendant claims he holds rights to the timber and crops on the land due to a boundary issue. |
East | Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1140 | 24 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1850 | J. Lowry v. William Cummings | Blount | Trespass and Damages |
Defendant accused of trespass and damages, was said to have entered plaintiffs property & stolen 1200 pounds of bacon. Plaintiff sought $50 in damages. Circuit court found for plaintiff; judgment plus costs came to $205.39. |
East | Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1145 | 6 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1866 | James Donaldson, Jr. v. Alexander McClain et al | Blount | Trespass and Damages |
Add. defendants: Stephen S. Poster, Adison Resax, Andrew McClain, & John Clask. Defendants allegedly illegally and maliciously arrested and imprisoned him for two years. Plaintiff is sued for damages in the sum of $10,000. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1198 | 34 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1918 | Linda G. Wolfe, et al. v. Charles Grindstaff, et al. & Chilhowee Mining & Manufacturing Company | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
2 fldrs. Mentioned: Susan Grindstaff Thompson, Laura Grindstaff Wolfe, Alice Grindstaff Green, Charlie, James, & Robert Grindstaff, Lucinda Grindstaff Burchfield. In their old ages, & supposedly feeble mental states, William C. & Sarah Saphorina Grindstaf executed a deed to Charlie & Robert for land. The brothers were sued for coercing their parents into creating the deed. The other heirs sought money & land from the estate. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 11 | 207 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1876 | Levick Brothers v. M. McTeer et al. | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
This case deals with a dispute over the claim of a house and a tract of land in Maryville, Tennessee (Blount County). |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1636 | 135 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | McGhee v. John Montgomery | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
Thomas Berry died indebted to McGhee, but owned valuable land in Blount County. The debt was sued upon several times, & the estate was settled. Montgomery & Edward Lynch worked together to sell the land, but the sale may have cheated McGhee out of recovering the debt. However, the court ruled that Lynch was right in selling the land & that Berry had not been cheated. |
East | Range: 5 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 20 | 2 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1934 | Maryville Furniture Company v. J. S. Hill | Blount | Contract Dispute and Damages |
Hill sued for "debt due by contract for under $500." Documents do not state what the contract involved nor how much money it was actually for. O. P. Jenkins listed as owner of Maryville Furniture Company. |
East | Range: 10 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1450 | 84 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1947 | Nelse H. Kirby v. Aluminum Co. of America | Blount | Injury and Damages |
"Workmen's Compensation." Xrays and photographs located in ET Oversize Box 1. |
East | Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 161 | 185 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1828 | Nelson Wright v. James Wilson, et al. | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Defendant: John Wilkinson. |
East | Range: 7 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 690 | 48 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1943 | Obie Butler v. Aluminum Co. of America | Blount | Injury and Damages |
"Workmen's Compensation." |
East | Range: 5 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 153 | 269 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1818 | Rebecca Tipton v. James Davis & Benjamin Tipton | Blount | Land and Title Dispute | East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 58 | 20 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1944 | Roy David Morton by next friend Jim Morton v. E. B. Smith d/b/a Broad Service Station | Blount | Injury and Damages | East | Range: 5 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 136 | 48 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1856 | Robert Bogle & John Best v. Harrison J. Roach | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
Dispute over 5,000 acres in Hiwassee District, on Tennessee River, bordering Indian Boundary. Mistrial declared, then disputed land surveyed, then jury ruled in favor of Bogle & Best. Claims of both parties were based on grants from State of Tennessee. Bogle & Best grant: No. 4672 (entry No. 6642). Roach's grant: No. 27623 & No. 27626. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1182 | 25 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1815 | Solomon McCartney v. James Logan et al. | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Defendants: John McCartney, James Logan, Jonathan Tipton. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 57 | 130 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1816 | Samuel Reed v. John Ragan et al. | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Plaintiffs: Elizabeth Reed. Additional Defendants: James Taylor. Plaintiff's name also spelled "Reid." |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 57 | 24 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1815 | Samuel Gould v. Peter Hoyle | Blount | Land and Title Dispute | East | Range: 5 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 53 | 20 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1846 | Samuel Henry v. Hugh H. Henry | Blount | Contract Dispute and Damages |
Transcript begins on page 7. Involves a disputed debt to the firm of H. H. Henry (Hugh Henry). They seem especially interested in whether a gallon of whisky was delivered before or after the firm's dissolution. Lists names of debtors and names of family members Margaret Henry and John Henry. Document still very sooty after surface cleaning. See also ET 1151. |
East | Range: 9 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1122 | 111 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1869 | State v. James Brown, et al. | Blount | Assault with Force and Arms |
Victim: Jacob Smith. There were nine other defendants, unknown. Incomplete file. |
East | Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 742 | 8 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1867 | Samuel Montgomery v. Jesse Kerr, Sr. | Blount | Land and Title Dispute |
Plaintiff is sued for damages in the sum of $150 for a bay mare unlawfully taken from him by the defendant. |
East | Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1194 | 20 | Order A Copy |