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The files located in the Tennessee Supreme Court Cases represent an especially valuable resource for historical and genealogical research at the Tennessee State Library and Archives [TSLA].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1870 | Emerson Wilson v. State | Blount | Assault |
Victim: Sam Lemon. Emerson (also spelled "Emmerson") charged with Affray (fighting of 2 or more people in a public place). Victim was James Lemons, who Wilson & 2 others (Ben Owens & James Brown) chased through James W. Everett's field & through house of P.S. Dowell's mom. Fight involved rock throwing, hollering & swearing. Wilson convicted & fined $5. |
East | Range: 8 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 813 | 24 | Order A Copy |