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 | 1849 | State v. William Holly | Davidson | Murder |
Holly, a "free boy of color," killed Jack Burnett, "a free man of color," by throwing a rock & striking Burnett in the head. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 229 | 38 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1849 | State v. Walter Bethel | Davidson | Felonious Killing/Wounding of Livestock |
Killed a horse belonging to Joseph Watson worth $150 |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 58 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1849 | State v. Henry Sims | Davidson | Theft | Middle | Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 382 | 12 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1849 | State v. William Ford | Davidson | Robbery | Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 228 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1849 | State v. William G. Carlisle | Davidson | Theft |
Cause of action: theft with force and arms |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 382 | 8 | Order A Copy |