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View Entry 1887 Aaron Buchanan (col.) v. T. B. Kinsey & J. L. Butler Davidson Damages

$10,000 damages.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 699 91 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 A. A. Newsom v. M. T. Grizzard Davidson Debt for Wages Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 700 31 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Blanche McClure, exe. J. A. McClure, dec. v. Albert Akers Davidson Property Dispute

Blance McClure claims Albert Akers rented a piano from J. A. McClure and as executor of the will she is entitled to the possession of the property.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 700 38 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 B. M. Shook & wife v. Charles P. McKay et al. Davidson Estate Settlement

Additional Defendants: Walker L. McKay, Grace C. McKay, and Alfred McKay Jr. The defendant was admr. of Alfred McKay Sr.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 704 93 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Banner Brothers v. H. Lowenthal et al. Davidson Replevin

Additional Defendant: T.W. Wrenne. The goods involved a shipment of clothing.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 709 53 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 B. J. Ankenbauer et al. v. John Ankenbauer et al Davidson Estate Dispute

Additional defendant: Mary Ankenbauer (wife of John Ankenbauer) additional complainants: J. A. Ankenbauer, M. J. Ankenbauer, G. W. Ankenbauer- complainants are the sons of defendant. Exhibit B glued on pg. 233. Agreement about payments. Mary Ankenbauer died intestate and left all her property real and personal to her husband John. Upon his death it went to her children. Complainants charge that John, as admr. cum test annex robbed the estate and fraudulently obtained their signatures.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 713 265 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 City Council v. William Smith Davidson Tax Collection Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 699 25 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Connell Baker v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company Davidson Damages

$50 damages for killing a dog.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 699 44 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 C. D. Robertson v. W. J. Wooten, J. W. Dennis Davidson Damages

Defendants trading as "W. J. Wooten & Company." Plea of damages by forte resulting from neglect of defendants in permitting diseased stock to be mingled with plaintiff's stock valued under $500.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 700 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Conrad Kemp v. Herman Bader Davidson Debt

Plea of debt due by note, $100.00. Hon. Frank T. Reid, Circuit Judge, 8th Judicial Circuit.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 705 54 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Charles W. Calkins & wife v. Nashville City Transfer Co. et al. Davidson Damages

Additional Defendant: Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company. The plaintiffs sued for damages due to a trunk, owned by them, lost in a fire at the defendant's depot. Exhibits include transfer tag.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 707 191 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Catherine Chilton v. Isaac T. Chilton et al Davidson Debt

The plaintiff is the widow of Thomas Chilton and inherited his estate. Thomas Chilton was a joint owner of land with defendant Isaac Chilton. The defendant sold the land and promised to pay Thomas half but did not.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 808 64 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Charles C. Schrimpf v. Tennessee Manufacturing Company Davidson Contract for Labor and Materials

The plaintiff's son worked for the defendant, but quit and a dispute arose over unpaid wages.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 693 52 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Charles Smiley et al. v. Burrel Smiley Davidson Land

additional petitioners: O.S. Galbreath, Mary Galbreath, Charles Smiley, William Smiley, Mrs. John Smiley, Laura Smiley, Hallie Smiley, Emily Smiley, Jason Smiley

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 696 81 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 C. H. Skillman v. G. S. Newsom, et al. Davidson Insurance Disputes

Defendants: G. S. Newsom, John B. Everett, James T. Bell, and W. M. Clark- citizens of Davidson County. Complainant, Skillman, is a resident of Sulphur Springs, TX. Complainants properties and merchandise destroyed in fire of 16 Sept. 1882; insured by Householders Mutual Benefit Association, Nashville. Failure to abide pay claims and abide by contract.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 705 32 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Daniel Gilkey, next friend v. A. J. Beasley Davidson Damages

Gilkey next friend of Burton Neal and Wallace Neal

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 697 66 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Daniel R. Baker v. Felix R. Gleaves Davidson Debt Dispute

The defendant sued for payment of debt incurred from a previous judgment that the plaintiff refused to pay.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 661 166 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 D. L. Lapsley v. G. W. & H. H. Hammer Davidson Land and Title Dispute

In 1867, one Peter Lower made a deed to the defendants for a house and lot of land in the said county. Plaintiffs claim they have the rights to the same land. Additional material in MT 822.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 699 268 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Dallas Bache, et al. v. Nashville Horticultural Society Davidson Land and Title Dispute

The original bill was filed July 1872. Additional plaintiffs: S. M. Whiteside, Ella McGavock, more+ In 1847 David McGavock conveyed to the NHS a parcel of land for $1,100 for the purpose of a garden for stockholders. After 70 years it reverted back. Located near the McGavock Plan north of Nashville, the land was eventually used as a dance and beer hall. Plaintiffs were heirs and sued to recover the land after 70 years. SEE MT BOX 1102 for 178 pages of the total 283.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 702 283 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 David Hughes et al. v. Hiram Vaughn et al. Davidson Unknown

Additional Plaintiffs: A.W.V. Alley and J.P. Hinson. Additional Defendants: William Blackman and William Mathison.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 709 80 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 E. Williams v. William Southerland & Company Davidson Debt Dispute

Members of William Southerland & Co.: William Southerland, James Southerland, Charles A. Graves. Dispute over debt on account, some of which plaintiff claimed he was fraudulently billed for.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 707 177 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Elijah [Elisha?] Stevens v. Louisville & Nashville Rail Road Co. Davidson Damages

Train passing through deep cut & around sharp curve near Gallatin Pike (at crossing known as the Gee Place) hit wagon, killing driver (Ruffin) & 2 horses. Stevens, owner of wagon & horses, sued for damages. Witnesses: J.W. Eskew & son E.P. (lived nearby). J.H. Thompson (conductor), E.W. McMillon (fireman), R.W. Roddy (baggage), R. Folkner (owner of land @ crossing), Mary Neely (colored woman, lived nearby) & niece Eliza James. Dr. Champ examined Ruffin. Lots of Add. witnesses. Allen's Crossing mentioned.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 804 72 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railroad Co. v. P. P. Pickard, Comptroller Davidson Taxation Disputes

This case revolves around the tax status of the East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railroad company. The plaintiff maintains that they should enjoy tax-free status as dictated by charter. After 1875, plaintiffs original charter expired and as per the Act of 1883, defendant felt it his duty to assess plaintiff for taxation. Plaintiff seeks injunction against State for assessing tax for years it was exempt, '71-'74.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 804 214 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 E. B. Stewart v. Louisville & Nashville Rail Road Company Davidson Damages

Plaintiff Stewart claimed that furniture he had shipped from Evansville to Nashville had been left in a warehouse in Nashville owned by L & N that caught fire,. Destroying hos furniture. Stewart also claimed that L&N failed to notify him the furniture had arrived in Nashville.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 703 80 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Edward Isaacs v. State Davidson Assault with Intent to Commit Rape

Amanda Hudson was in her home when a described Negro man came into her kitchen and tried to grab her. She and her children ran outside, grabbed rocks and sticks, and beat the man until he ran away when he saw a neighbor coming with a shotgun. He was apprehended 4 miles away. Defense claims the police arrested the wrong man because they lost the actual perpetrator.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 729 99 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Edward Gannaway, use of John P. Helms v. Calvin Morgan et al Davidson Failure to Pay

Add. Defendants: L.F. Benson, Tip Gamble, & N. Baxter, Sr. Also mentioned, S.H. Bell. Gannaway previously filed a suit for Morgan in the court, but was never paid a retainer or his promised 10% on the amount of $3,340, which was recovered in the suit on which Gannaway led. Suing for $400 in fees for services performed.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 733 53 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 First National Bank of Nashville v. C. B. Wheelock et al. Davidson Promissory Note

Additional defendant: A. M. Thompson. The Bank of Nashville sued C. B. Wheelock for two promissory notes.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 711 24 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 G. M. Black & wife v. Louisville & Nashville RR Co. et al. Davidson Damages

Additional Defendant: A.H. Robinson. The plaintiffs sued for $1,000 based on a piece of luggage lost by the defendants.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 692 226 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 G. M. Branson v. Lorenthal Brothers Davidson Sale of Land/Property Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 699 38 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 G. H. McConnico & wife S. J. McConnico v. Mayor & City Council of Nashville Davidson Damages

The plaintiffs are sued for damages caused by the failure of the city to repair a hole in the sidewalk. S.J. McConnico fell into the hole and was badly injured. She and her husband are sued for $20,000.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 777 84 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 H. C. Hudson & Co. v. Eugene Corbett Davidson Recovery of Money/ Wages

This was an action to recover a commission for the sale of land.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 692 32 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Hurley & Son v. J. W. Corley Davidson Garnishment

The plaintiffs sued for the use of John S. Jenkins.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 695 122 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Harrisburg Car Wheel Works, F & M Dept. v. Walter Frierson Davidson Debt

Debt due by note under $500.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 701 15 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Hugh McRea, admr. of Sarah[?] McCrea, dec. v. P. P. Peck, exe. of Mrs. R. M. E. McCall, dec. Davidson Estate Settlement

Alexine Peck, Sarah or Sallie McRea, Henry K. McCall, and Aileen McCall were the children of Mrs. R. M. E. Mcall, dec. and Alexander McCall, dec. Hugh McRea also executed the will of Aileen McCall, dec.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 513 258 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Henrietta McCall v. M. S. Hawkins, admr., et al. Davidson Mortgage Dispute

M. S. Hawkins is administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Hawkins. Additional defendants: Irene Martin and James T. Martin.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 699 122 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Harriet J. Woodfin v. R. H. Woodfin et al. Davidson Divorce

Additional defendants: First National Bank and Fourth National Bank.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 711 41 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 H. R. Vanhooser v. West Nashville Planing Mill& Lumber Co. Davidson Damages

Plaintiff seeking award of $10,000 for damages to property and person by defendant. In Dec. 1884, plaintiff was in the business of driving an express wagon, when a wagon load of timber driven by defendant collided, slamming plaintiff to the ground. Plaintiff claims bodily injury, his horse was hurt & his wagon damaged, causing medical bills, repair and lost wages costs. Defendant claimed there was plenty of room for plaintiff to pass safely. Plaintiff awarded $15.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 813 35 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 Isaac Reese & C. B. Wheelock v. S. B. Frank & M. E. Doolin Davidson Debt

Amount of debt listed as $171.81.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 697 56 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 John H. Williams v. Sarah E. Williams Davidson Property Settlement

Concerns property of the John Boyd Estate, of which Sarah Williams had a 1/5th interest. Lawsuit was filed to allow for joint ownership of the property so that John and Sarah could sell it to the Tennessee Agricultural & Mechanical Association.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 651 61 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 John Coughlin & wife, Mary v. John Campbell Davidson Arson

Wife: Mary Coughlin. Crossbill, damages of $25,000 result of arson on Campbell's residence 31 Dec. 1877 result of an ongoing dispute between parties. Hon. Frank T. Reid, Circuit Judge, 8th Judicial District.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 670 110 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 John W. Ruffin, admr. of William E. Ruffin, dec. v. Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company Davidson Damages for Wrongful Death

The plaintiff sued for the wrongful death of William E. Ruffin, struck by a train owned by the defendant.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 688 264 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 J. P. Helms, admr. of Lewis Jones, dec. v. Anthony Elliott, Georgia Elliott, et al.. Davidson Debt

Defendants: Anthony Elliott and wife, Georgia; James Wilson and wife, Elizabeth; Thomas Wills and wife, Lula; Jennie Cheatham, Lizzie Cheatham, Marshall Cheatham, Lewis Cheatham, Anderson Cheatham (all African-Americans), and James L. Rice. Plaintiff: Andrew Clarkson of Davidson Co. Estate of Lewis Jones, dec., intestate. Land in the Fifteenth Civil Dist., on the north side of the Nashville & Murfreesboro & Shelbyville Turnpike.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 694 30 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 J. W. Kimbro v. Mayor & City Council of Nashville Davidson Damages

Damages of $10,000. "Obstructing the streets and sidewalks of (Nashville)."

 Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 694 15 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 John Ankenbauer v. Martin Ankenbauer, Alexander Ankenbauer Davidson Debt

B. J. A. Ankenbauer, Martin Ankenbauer, John A. Ankenbauer of Davidson County, against John Ankenbauer, Mary C. Ankenbauer of Davidson; E. J. Morris of Ohio. Plea of debt due by note under $1,000.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 700 98 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 James Todd, et al. v. South Nashville Street Railroad Company Davidson Injury and Damages

Other plaintiffs: Almedia Todd (wife of James).

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 700 78 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 J. T. Foley & Company v. Central Baptist Church Davidson Debt

J. T. Foley and Company claim they are entitled to a lien on the boiler heater pipes and radiators in the church.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 700 66 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 J. M. Hamilton v. J. Kellogg & Walter Frierson Davidson Debt Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 705 27 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 J. B. McFerrin, et al. v. James T. Bell Davidson Debt

Additional plaintiff: Mrs. Anne Buchanan. Debt due for $422.97 promissory note.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 705 147 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 John Neal Bell v. R. F. Bell et al. Davidson Guardianship of Minors

The defendant was guardian of plaintiff, who was considered to be of "unsound mind." Additional Defendants: H.C. Edmondson and James B. Ward. The plaintiff sued by next friend, George W. Owen.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 708 356 Order A Copy
View Entry 1887 John Neil Bell v. R. F. Bell Guardian et al Davidson Guardianship of Minors

Additional defendants: Henry Edmondson, Henry Aaron, surities on his guardian. This suit revolves around a tract of land inherited from F.P. Neil, which passed to his mother Susan Bell. Plaintiffs mother died while he was still an 'infant'. Defendant named guardian & controlled the estate/plaintiff untill plaintiff came of age. Plaintiff charges defendant has taken rents and profits from said real estate, due him since his mothers death in 1862.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 800 24 Order A Copy

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