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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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| View Entry | 1872 | A. L. Jones et al. v. D. H. Townsend | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Jones is the widow of William E. Jones. Her, along with her children and grandchildren are bring a suit against Townsend over a tract of land that belonged to William Jones. The defendant, Townsend, allegedly set up a claim to the land. Timber was being cut off the land and the plaintiffs were not happy about it. The tract was about 1150 acres. Additional Plaintiffs: Bailey Jones, Thomas Jones, Neil Jones, Joseph Jones, Lula K. Jones. 3 folders. |
West | Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 22 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1876 | A. Connell, et al. v. John W. Walker, exe. of Samuel P. Walker, dec., et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Cover page with docket # & date is missing. Other defendants: Samuel P. Walker, Jr., exe. Of Samuel T. Walker, dec., Ellen T. Walker, Mary Walker, Elizabeth E. Walker, Maria B. Hall, Ellen W. Portlock, R. G. Portlock, Katherine H. Coney, James Coney. Other plaintiffs: J. Woodward, Jesse W. & John F. Page, exe. Of William M. Folwell, dec. Case documents in 2 folders |
West | Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 42 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1871 | Bettie Price v. John Green et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Additional defendants: Frank Hunt and Virginia Hunt; |
West | Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 11 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1872 | Barney Eagan Sr., et al. v. W. A. Melson et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Michael Eagan died in 1862 leaving a considerable estate behind. The plaintiffs allege that when Melson was appointed administrator of the Eagan's estate he collected his rents, debts due to him and other assets to a large amount wasted and misappropriated the same. The plaintiffs are trying to completely remove him from the administration of the estate. |
West | Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 17 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1870 | B. J. Williams, et al. v. G. W. Bartlett, et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Additional Plaintiffs: E. W. Massey. Additional Defendants: John W. Gould, R. N. Blakemore- firm of Bartlett, Gould & Blakemore. |
West | Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 47 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1874 | Charles Jehle, admr. v. Justina Jehle et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Other defendants: Louis Jehle, Eloise Jehle, John Jehle, Kate Jehle; Howard, Sanger & Co., Bennett Brothers, other businesses |
West | Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 41 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1875 | C. D. Hart, et al. v. Samuel Shaw, et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Additional plaintiff - Ellen J. Hart - additional defendant Ellen B. Shaw. |
West | Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 44 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1875 | D. H. Evans v. G. T. Beaumont, et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement | West | Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 27 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1877 | Ernest Levy v. J. J. Dubose et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Dubose is the son of Camilla Dubose. The suit was initially against the "estate of Camilla Dubose." However, Camilla died, leaving her son to face the law suit. Apparently, Levy paid the taxes on the land to allow Camilla to get caught up on her bills. Camilla and family had the choice to pay Levy back, plus interest, but they never did. Therefore, Levy claims the title of the land which is in his possession is legal and he is the rightful owner. |
West | Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 20 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1920 | Ep James et al. v. Lucille O'Donnell, admr. et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Other plaintiffs: Tom Peck James, a minor, by his next friend, Joe Tumminello. Other defendants: Laura Calhune, Wesley James, Jim James, Isabella Wyatt, Virginia Mitchell, a minor; Lucille O'Donnell is admx. Of Ed. Williams, deceased. |
West | Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 49 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1875 | E. M. Apperson v. Charles Jones, et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Additional defendant- W. B. Green |
West | Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 44 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1875 | Ellen F. Holst v. Margaret Holst | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement | West | Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 28 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1872 | Guilford Jones v. James S. Sharpe, admr. of C. M. Horton, dec., et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Additional defendants: Malvina E. Horton, William H. Horton, Robert M. Horton, Eugenia Horton, Anna Horton. |
West | Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 8 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1872 | Harrison Irby, admr. of D. A. Sherrill, dec. v. John A. Sherrill et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Additional defendants: Elizabeth Griffin, Albert R. Sherrill |
West | Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 12 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1871 | H. Irby v. John A. Sherrill & Albert R. Sherrill et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Irby was appointed administrator of the estate of D.A. Sherrill at the death of R.A. Sherrill. The estate sold for $ 9000 and given to Irby as administrator. The Defendant, A.R. Sherrill claimed he had the last will and testament of D.A. Sherrill and was entitled to everything Irby collected from the estate. Also, the case mentions slaves. |
West | Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 22 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1872 | Jackson Insurance Co., et al. v. Hiram Partee, et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Additional plaintiffs: Union Bank of Tennessee; Additional defendants: Margaret H. Clay, C. C. Clay, Frederick Barfield, John T. Ferguson, David T. Nave (Nove?), Sarah A. Cherry, creditors of Joseph B. Clay, dec.; estate of Joseph B. Clay, dec. 2 folders. |
West | Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 7 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1874 | John Trent, admr. of John Lyell, dec., et al. v. J. C. P. Hammond, exe. of John Randolph, dec., et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Additional plaintiffs: State for the use of William H. Lyell, Sarah Ann Lyell, James B. Lyell, J. E. Lyelll, Edward S. Lyell sue by next friend William M. Lyell; Additional defendants: Mrs. Staline Moore, H. Irby admr. of Davis Biggs, deceased |
West | Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 11 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1873 | John L. Kerr, et al. v. Frank M. White, et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Relates to Kate B. Kerr, et al. v. T. N. White, et al. case |
West | Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 22 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1872 | J. C. P. Hammond, et al. v. James Williams, et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement | West | Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 26 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1870 | J. A. Nelson v. Martha Trigg, et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement | West | Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 26 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1875 | Josiah S. White v. James S. Delaunay et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Other defendants: James R., Mary B., Zachary T, & Virginia P. Delaney [sic]; William L. Maxwell; H.R. Austin; F.S. Davis. |
West | Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 47 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1875 | John Trent, admr. of Jeremiah Land, dec. v. Meredith Yates, et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Sarah A. Land, Meredith Yates, Earnest Levy, Joseph Klin, Nathan E. Hazzard, John W. Todd, and L. O. Rivis. |
West | Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 48 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1872 | J. H. Warren& Co. v. Paul Cicalla, admr. of Rocco, dec., et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Pages missing. |
West | Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 12 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1868 | Jeanne Richardson v. William Richardson et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement | West | Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 26 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1870 | Kate B. Kerr, et al. v. T. N. White, et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Relates to John L. Kerr, et al. v. Frank M. White. |
West | Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 22 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1851 | Lydia M. Jenkins & Mary C. Murdock by their next friend William Armour v. Nathan Adams et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Additional defendants: George Jenkins, Thomas Murdock; estate of William Winchester. 3 folders. |
West | Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 6 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1875 | Martha A. Sumpter v. S. Mosby | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement | West | Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 28 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1868 | Mary C. Murdock & Lydia Jenkins by their next friend William Armour v. Charles B. Church et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Additional defendants: Thomas C. Murdock, George Jenkins; estate of William Winchester; in 3 folders 3 folders. |
West | Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 6 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1872 | Mary C. Murdock, Lydia M. Jenkins v. Robert C. Brinkley, et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Suit by next friend Brooke Pleasants. Defendants: Elizabeth Brinkley, J. R. Powell, Desoto Insurance and Trust Company, Thomas C. Murdock, George Jenkins, John G. Ballentine, George W. Ballentine, James Ballentine, William F. Ballentine, Andrew J. Ballentine, Margaret L. Mason, Matilda Cale (Cate?); estate of William Winchester, Sr. |
West | Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 14 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1873 | Mary McManus v. J. A. Anderson, admr. et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
This case takes place in Shelby County Probate Court. McManus claims the widow's share of her late husband's estate; Anderson says he has heard the matter of her marriage "questioned and denied" and will not release the estate until the issue is resolved |
West | Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 41 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1915 | Paul Evans v. J. M. Shaller, et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Additional defendants: Mary Louise Shaller, Miles S. Buckingham, Executor of estate of the Caroline Cloth, deceased, and Miles S. Buckingham, Individually. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 142 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1875 | Sarah D. Mercer et al. v. John F. McCallum et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Additional plaintiffs are listed as Alva L. Mercer. Sarah Mercer is listed as a citizen of Shelby County, wile Alva Mercer is listed as a citizen of Mississippi. Case deals with the estate of Sarah Mercer's late husband, J.B. Mercer. Additional defendants are listed as Sally McCallum, John F. Cochran and Mattie Cochran, William Mercer, Isaac B. Mercer and Walter L. Mercer and their Guardian J.F. McCallum. All defendants are citizens of Shelby County. |
West | Range: 84 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 44 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1874 | Thomas H. Cocke, et al. v. Louisa Neill, et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Hon. R. J. Morgan, Chancellor, 1st Chancery Court of Shelby County. Hon. William M. Smith, Chancellor, Chancery Court of Memphis. Mentions properties- "Original County Lot No. 499 on the plan of the City of Memphis, commonly known as the 'Hospital Lot.'" William L. Neil, Samuel M. Neil, Thomas B. Haralson, Francis Moder, William B. Greenlaw, Boler Cocke, W. C. Hodges, Jesse M. Tate, Gordius E. Cocke |
West | Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 39 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1875 | Xenophon B. Saunders, et al. v. Thomas Keely, et al. | Shelby | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Additional plaintiffs: Calvin L. Story and Eliza Margaret Story. Additional defendants: William M Perkins. |
West | Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 36 | 0 | Order A Copy |