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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 | 1846 | State v. James S. Rice | Grainger | Bigamy |
Alleged bigamy: On June 20, 1842, Rice married Barthena Nunn, spinster, & then while still married to Nunn, on October 12, 1845, he married Nancy Parker. Rice was poor & could not afford an attorney, so counsel was appointed for him. He was convicted & sentenced to 2 years of hard labor in the state penitentiary. |
East | Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1125 | 15 | Order A Copy |