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 | 1878 | Lewis Tucker & Tim Currin v. State | Davidson | Burglary and Larceny | Middle | Range: 20 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 36 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1878 | Primus Graves v. State | Davidson | Larceny |
Primus Graves is listed as colored. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 36 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | State v. George Franklin | Davidson | Larceny |
The case lists George Franklin as "col." The original folder for the case stated that George Franklin is an alias for Matt Greenfield. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 367 | 4 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | Sol Gleaves, et al. v. State | Davidson | Larceny |
additional plaintiffs: C.S. alias Bose Evans, John Logue, Joe Gleaves, Sol Gleaves. Victim: J. Carver |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 36 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | State v. Peter Lewis | Davidson | Larceny |
Peter Lewis, col'd. Victims: W. A. Wray and J. J. Atkinson. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 38 | 0 | Order A Copy |