Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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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].
Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1839 | Elizabeth Elder et al. v. William H. Rainbolt et al. | Giles | Slaves, Ownership of |
Case docs never clearly state who other plaintiffs are, usually just "Elizabeth Elder & others." Other plaintiffs possibly her children: Mary H. Elder; Martha Elder Coldwell; Nancy R. Elder; R[illeg.] Elder; James S. Elder; David A. Elder Other possible plaintiffs, cont.: Hartwell T. Elder |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 201 | 0 | Order A Copy |