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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 | 1858 | State v. James Pittman | Hamilton | Assault with Intent to Commit Rape |
Victim: Esther Caroline Hunter. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1163 | 14 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1858 | State v. Benjamin T. Thrower | Hamilton | Assault with Intent to Kill |
Thrower assaulted and attempted to murder Alexander Milliken. Thrower went to Milliken to collect money owed him. Thrower cursed and abused Milliken's wife, Milliken quickly paid him. Thrower came back later asking if Milliken would protect his wife. Milliken got his gun. Thrower left and came back with a gun. Thrower swore to kill Milliken and that he had a spite with him ever since they were in Mexico. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1173 | 18 | Order A Copy |