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View Entry 1849 A. E. Jackson v. C. H. Gillespie, et al. Carter Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendant: N. G. Taylor. Others involved: E. E. C. Gillespie, C. R. Gillespie, and [?] G. Taylor Case file is incomplete. Index included.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 67 253 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Alexander Zallenger v. George Fox et al Sevier Land, Sale of

Plaintiff owned a tract of land for over fifteen years and conveyed and sold the land to Willis B. Sharp, his son-in-law, but he did not pay a consideration for the land. He then sold the land to the defendant. A deal was made to sell the land back to the plaintiff, but the defendant falsified the amount paid to Sharp for the land. Plaintiff sued for $550 difference for the land he bought back.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1168 115 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Aaron V. Brown v. Benjamin F. Newman et al Jefferson Covenant Broken

Add. defendants: George Gregory, Robert Birchfield, Allen Butler, john B. Hammer, James Harp, Excr of Alexander Harp (dec.), Casper Branner, John Lawrence, David Helf, James Newman, and others listed in file. Plaintiff is the heir of James C. Jones. Suing for damages totaling $4,000.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1167 23 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Ale Hatfield v. Nathaniel Hamon Campbell Trespass and Damages

Defendant allegedly unlawfully took possession of a part of a tract of land belonging to the plaintiff. sued for damages of $50.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1167 10 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Armistead Jones v. Green H. Pryor Bledsoe Property Dispute

Dispute over land & slaves. Plaintiff, citizen of Alabama, purchased from Edward Seabourne (non-party) Marion Cty land in which Defendant allegedly had a claim. Plaintiff says Defendant & Seabourne acted fraudulently in their dealings with Plaintiff. Jones also says Pryor fraudulently caused judgments against Jones to be levied against slaves Jones then owned. Slaves named: Sylvia, age 24, Lafayette, age 6, Alexander, age 3, & Elizabeth, age 9 mos. Children of Sylvia: Henry, age 2-1/2, Isaac, age 1.

 East Range: 9 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1121 47 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Abraham B. Lipton v. Charles P. Shelly Sullivan Trespass with Force of Arms

This is an appeal. Original bill showed Shelly as plaintiff filing suit against Lipton, with William Garrison, James Rhea, Joseph Rhea & Garnet Rhea, for trespass with force & arms plus damages. May 1833, the group restrained Shelly and took 7 horses. In addition, goods & property were taken; the total value of stolen goods equals $1000, the amount Shelly sought for damages.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1134 26 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Absolm Walker et al. v. John Hunter et al Campbell Injunction

Add. plaintiffs: William Walker, Polly Walker, Cecil Walker, & Sarah Walker, all by next friend Martin B. Moss. Absolom Morris (dec.), grandfather to the plaintiffs, made his will, which equally divided his land and property. Issue rose out of trying to divide the slaves in possession of A. Morris upon his death. Filed bill to obtain an injunction against the defendants to prohibit them from selling any of the slaves who were the property of the deceased.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1168 25 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 A. G. Low v. Elisha Sizemore Sevier Trespass and Damages

Response to another bill in which A.G. Low sued damages against E. Sizemore for dogging and killing two hogs, the property of said Low. The judgment was in favor of Low for one dollar plus court costs, but Low believed the judgment was unfair due to the damage done by Sizemore.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1170 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Benjamin Perry v. A. G. Black, et al. Franklin Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendant: C. M. Black. The case involved a dispute on a tract of land owned by the plaintiff. Perry was a new citizen of Franklin County and befriended the defendant. Black offered to assist Perry with the land in question and Perry executed his notes for $2700 to Black in order to keep it away from his enemies. Once the property was safe Black was to rescind the contract. However Black bought the rest of the property and kicked Perry of the land.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: Oversize 1 108 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 C. W. Heiskell v. H. L. Guion Shelby Debt Dispute

Debt involves defendant being obligated to apply funds of Bodwen G. Tate to plaintiff, and failing to do so

 West Range: 82 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 609 34 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Charles H. H. Brown v. George W. Churchwell Knox Debt on Account

The parties dealt with goods and accounts together for several years. The defendant later refused to pay for certain goods and became indebted to the plaintiff.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1168 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Catherine J. Churn, by next friend P.H. Nilson v. Joseph S. Churn Jefferson Alimony

The parties were married but later divorced. Plaintiff states that her requests for a sundry were halted by an injunction, even though she had no equitable assets or demands from the defendant, who claimed he didn't have the estate to supply her. Filed bill to assess the defendant's estate and personal property to determine a proper sundry for the plaintiff.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1166 51 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 David A. Bell, et al. v. Frederick D. Hamer et al. Williamson Slaves, Ownership of Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 229 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Dinner & Boyles, admrs. of R. Farqularson, dec. v. Joseph Scott, et al.. Lincoln Debt

Additional defendants: William W. and J. Thompson, Martha P. Steele and William Steele.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 669 99 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Edwin H. Childress v. [?] Benjamin Ferguson Rutherford Trespass and Damages

Amount of damages $700.00

 Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 382 8 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Elizabeth White, widow of Col. James White, dec. v. Allen Kennedy, et al.. Hamilton Estate Settlement

Partial document, transcript. Defendants: Allen Kennedy, Albert S. Lenoir, and Reynolds A. Ramsey, all Commissioners for town of Chattanooga. Plaintiffs: Thomas W. White; M. W. Legg, William G. Sparks. Mention of township of Balfour in Ocoee Dist. Deceased owned lands by preference rights in Ocoee Dist. Mentions the chancery court held at Pikeville. Col. James White, dec., was originally from Abingdon, Va.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1166 44 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Edmond Hodges v. James W. Campbell Sevier Injunction

In 1835, the plaintiff signed as security on a note executed to the defendant for $130. The note was in the hands of the deputy sheriff. Later, the plaintiff notified the defendant to put the note in suit upon its maturity. But he did not and without the consent of the plaintiff, brought another suit against the principle of the note, Andrew Kirkpatrick and the plaintiff, for which judgment was rendered. This bill is an injunction to prevent further litigation against the plaintiff for the security.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1168 35 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Fountain L. McDaniel & wife Evaline, admr. of W. B. Williams v. Alexander Williams Sumner Debt Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 229 38 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Garrett Sadler, guardian v. Marlin Young, et al. Jackson Debt Settlement

Sadler guardian of Nancy D. Hall, formerly Nancy Thompson, and Elizabeth Thompson, minor heirs of William Thompson. Additional defendants: Samuel E. Hare, William Kerby, Sampson W. Cassity, John Hughs, Absolem Johnson, Nathan Pharis, Edward M. Cason, and Samuel E. Stone.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 228 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Garrett& Henry Sadler, et al. v. David Apple Jackson Slaves, Ownership of

Sadlers trustees of Sally Cannon.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 228 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 George Hall, et al. v. Isaac Taylor, exe. of Jenny Robinson, et al. Davidson Estate Settlement

Other plaintiffs: Andrew J. Blackmore. Other defendants: Alfred McLarin, admin. Of William P. Robinson. Case seems to involve transfer of slaves through several estates.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 229 70 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Greene Cunty Clerk & Master Note August 1849 Greene Unknown

Folder contains various notes of and to the Greene county clerk of court. Signed by D. Sevier.

 East Range: 5 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 21a 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Gammon & Vanel v. James H. Jones; Michael Clem v. James H. Jones; Elizabeth Johnson, Excr v. James H. Jones Johnson Injunction

Assault with attempt to commit murder in the first degree. Victim: William H. Crouch. This case is a continuation from the original and an injunction due to the defendant failing to appear in court. It was later discovered he had left the state, stating he was on a business trip. Suing to obtain their equity rights on the defendant's home and property.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1168 68 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Gabriella, a woman of color et al.v. Marjory Bell et al Knox Injunction

Add. plaintiffs: Gabriella's children, Delila & Hinntta. The plaintiffs claim they are rightfully free people of color, having been descended from Indian parentage on the mother's side. They filed the bill against the heirs of Joseph Bell (dec.), who knew of their ancestry, but claimed them as slaves illegally. Seeking a writ of injunction against the defendant, restraining her from selling and dispersing them.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1168 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Graves Pennington et al. v. Martha Keeling et al. Davidson Estate Dispute Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 229 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Garnet Sadler v. John L. Goodall, et al.. White Debt

additional defendants - Marlin Young, William H. Kirby, John Hughes, Samuel E. Stone, Abraham Johnson, Nathan Thomas, Edward M. Cason, Samuel E. Hare Sampson W. Cason, George M. McCutcheon and Rollins Hogan amount of debt $845.00

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 361 38 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 George W. Arnold v. John F. Crippen et al Knox Injunction

Add. defendants: The heirs of Samuel O'Dell (dec.), of whom he is the guardian. The plaintiff made a deal with S. O'Dell to sell him a tract of land. Although the plaintiff transferred the title to O'Dell, he never received any compensation for the land before his death. Plaintiff filed bill to obtain a writ of injunction restraining any dealings be made with the title to the land before a final judgment can be made.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1168 30 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Green v. Broyles Sullivan Estate Dispute

Reuban Broyles died leaving his estate to his brothers and his children. This case was brought as a dispute between the brothers and Elizabeth Broyles who married and became Green.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1169 130 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Henry & Minta Pennington v. Asa Falkner, et al. Warren Estate Dispute

Additional defendants: Wyat Layne, Leonard Layne, Elsberry Layne, Nancy Layne, Thomas Layne

 Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 388 38 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Isaac VanBebber, Jr. v. Isaac VanBebber, Sr. Claiborne Debt Dispute

Def. obtained judgment against pla., but did so with no notice to pla., which led pla. to file this suit, alleging the judgment was illegal & that, had he received notice of the suit that led to the judgment, he had large claims against Def. that would have offset the amount of said judgment. Original judgment was before justice of the peace.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1142 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Isaac Myers& Margaret Myers v. Laban Hendrix, et al. Humphreys Trespass with Force of Arms

Additional defendants: Robert Paymer and Joel Smith.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 228 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Isaac Vanbebber, guardian of minor heirs of Pleasant Goins v. Thomas S. W. Sawyers, et al. Claiborne Slaves, Selling of

Dispute re. Sawyers' failure to pay for purchase of negro slave, Huldah, who he purchased at court-ordered sale of slaves belonging to Pleasant's estate. Defendants: Samuel Moon, William Marcum (securities for Sawyers). Case in which sale was ordered: Wm. Hamilton & wife v. Levi Goins, admr. of Pleasant Goins, dec. Also mentioned in this case: William Kincaid (Vanbebber's security). Court ruled in favor of VanBebber against Sawyers. Pssbly related case: Levi Goin v. Samuel Moon et al.(1854) in ET Box 1165.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1142 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 James Butler v. John Boyles, et al. Sumner Wills, Contested

Property contested includes several slaves. Additional defendants: James Boyle, Samuel Dye, Jane Dye, Bruce Dye, and Mary Dye.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 228 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 Jeremiah Jamison v. John G. Bransford, et al Smith Damages

Additional defendants: Nathan Ward and Jesse G. Frazer

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 228 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 John W. Walker& Joseph Edwards v. William O. N. Perkins Williamson Debt Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 228 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 James C. Jones v. Thomas S. Elms White Tax Collection Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 229 11 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 James & Nancy Hawkins v. Seaggs & Majors, et al. Knox Slaves, Ownership of

Case file is incomplete; brief only.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 69 1 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 John Den, lessee of Michael Doctor v. Philip S. Hale Hawkins Ejectment

Case begun in 1836. Plaintiff had 2-year lease to farm 203.5 acres of land in Hawkins County, which defendant forced him out of. Plaintiff's true name not given. Defendant initially identified only as Richard Fen. (pgs 72-86 of transcript & plat as exhibit). pla.'s name is Michael Darter. Land at issue in Stanley Valley, known as John Looney tract, with "large white oak with swelled butt" described as beginning corner of land.

 East Range: 9 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1123 90 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 John Den, Lessor of James M. Eakin v. Patrick S. Peck& Jacob I. M. Peck McMinn Ejectment

The venue was changed from Monroe County to McMinn County. They were ejected from 150 acres of land located in Monroe County.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1127 27 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 James & Mary Pennington v. David & Elisha Thomason Grainger Trespass with Force of Arms

sued for damages of $500. Plaintiffs claim they were injured in the assault and had property stolen by the defendants, including clothing, trunks, and chairs.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1168 6 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 John S. Foust et al.v. William A. Mynatt et al Knox Inheritance

Add. plaintiffs: Wiley C. Foust & Nancy J. Foust, by their next friend John S. Foust. Add. defendants: Amanda Mynatt & Martin S. Mynatt. Bill filed over inheritance from the estate of Jacob Foust (dec.).

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1168 52 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 John Den by attorney v. Richard Fin Jefferson Trespass with Force of Arms

Defendant broke into the house of the plaintiff and ejected him. sued for damages.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1170 58 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 John Ball, Sr. v. Abraham Britian Hawkins Unlawful Detainer

Defendant allegedly forcibly and unlawfully detained a certain tract of land rightfully belonging to the plaintiff.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1170 11 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 John McGhee, exe. of Matthew McGhee, dec. v. James M. Anderson, Sheriff, et al Hamilton Debt, Execution on

John McGhee recovered a $200.10 judgment against William J.J. Morrow, with execution being levied against a negro woman & horse, for the delivery of which Morrow (w/Asabel Rawlings as security) executed a delivery bond, which they forfeited. Execution against Morrow then issued & put in hands of deputy sheriff Lawson Guthrie for collection.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1142 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 John Hill v. Henry Compton, Jabey Dean Davidson Debt

Complainant and Dean and son-in-law being partners in business of buying & selling slaves. Owed note to defendant of $1,080.89. Mentions slave business in Davidson. Receipt to Clerk, Supreme Court, debt & interest $598.96- sale of negro woman and her children, 1849.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 331 65 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 James Reed et al. v. George Kennedy Maury Covenant Broken

Additional plaintiffs: Mary Reed, wife of James Reed.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 245 41 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 John Baynham v. William Lunsford& William Davie Montgomery Slaves, Ownership of

The ownership and possession of a slave named Allen who was said to be worth one thousand dollars is disputed in this case.

 East Range: 6 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 383 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 John Whitfield et al.v. Robert A. Hill et al Williamson Estate Dispute

Dispute between the heirs of Wilkins Whitfield

 Middle Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 383 117 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 John Chilcutt & John Pickens v. George W. Reed & John Reed Bradley Trespass

Plaintiffs are acting commissioners of the school lands and common school funds.

 East Range: 9 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1102 32 Order A Copy
View Entry 1849 James Rodgers v. B.H. Weed Knox Deed

In debt to Rodgers for $48.75 for various goods.

 East Range: 9 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1140 14 Order A Copy

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