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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].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1879 | A. B. Tavel, et al. v. M. L. Moore, et al. | Davidson | Debt Dispute |
Other plaintiffs: J. B. Eastman, R. H. Howell. Other defendants: Jno. A. Moore |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 37 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | Andy McFarland v. State | Knox | Manslaughter |
Victim: William Rogers. Case incomplete; opinion only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 101 | 6 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | B. Rocca v. Joseph Parczyk | Shelby | Damages | West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 127 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1879 | City of Memphis v. John Walsh | Shelby | Carrying an Illegal Weapon |
The case revolved around a fist fight between the defendant and a man named McFadden. |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 139 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | Daniel F. Smith v. State | Union | Liquor Violation |
Plaintiff in error was accused of selling liquor to Lee McClain without having first obtained a license. Plaintiff's occupation was described as laborer. |
East | Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1681 | 18 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | David Hughes v. State Insurance Co. of Nashville | Davidson | Insurance Disputes |
The plaintiff owned a hardware store in Nashville which a fire destroyed in December 1877. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 173 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | Duncan Knox v. State | Knox | Obstructing a Public Road/Road/Right of Way |
For building a fence across a public road six miles outside Knoxville & running east from a trestle of the Knoxville & Ohio Railroad on the Knoxville-Jacksboro Road. |
East | Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1685 | 41 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | E. C. Camp v. Knox County | Knox | Unknown |
Case incomplete; opinion only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 102 | 2 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | George Anderson v. State | Lauderdale | Other |
Cause of Action: Malicious Shooting. Zonnger Wilson, victim. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 125 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | Hugh Harper v. State | Greene | Misdemeanor |
The cause of action was listed as misdemeanor…the case states that Harper was charged with "violating a statute passed in 1877 that prohibits the sale of intoxicating liquors near institutions of learning." |
East | Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1677 | 27 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | Jane Farris v. State | Maury | Murder |
Murdered John Stanfill |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 56 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | John Fitzhugh v. State | Dyer | Other |
Cause of Action: Unlawful Gaming. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 125 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | James Robertson v. State | Dyer | Manslaughter |
Victim: Anderson Fowlkes |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 134 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | J. W. Peltier v. State | Knox | Larceny |
For stealing a black cow worth $20 from Sarah A. Meek. |
East | Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 98 | 28 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | John W. Pugh v. State | Bradley | Liquor Violation |
For keeping liquor shop open on election day. |
East | Range: 19 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1692 | 32 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | John Carver v. State | McMinn | Murder |
Victim was Donas Magill and was murder with a loaded gun. |
East | Range: 19 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1682 | 44 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | Lee Rose v. State | Montgomery | Murder |
Additional parties: Charles Cosmell |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 38 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | Rube Selmon v. State | Madison | Larceny, Grand | West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 130 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1879 | R. C. Parr et al. v. Dyer County Court | Dyer | Other |
Cause of Action: Road Case. Additional plaintiffs: H. T. Tipton |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 125 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. Elijah Overton | Davidson | Assault and Battery |
Elijah Overton, colored. Victim: Lithe Overton, colored. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 36 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. W. Cab Clouse | White | Carrying an Illegal Weapon |
Additional parties: Ab McBride, Davis Lurry, F. M. Lewis, Steve Johnson, Dennis Lurry, Alex Camson. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 38 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. Scott Ellis | Macon | Carrying an Illegal Weapon | Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 38 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. N. C. Austin, et al. | Davidson | Larceny |
Defendants: J. H. Austin (now deceased), and William G. Moore. Additional parties: H. C. Guthrie. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 38 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. James L. Gaines, Comptroller | Davidson | Conflict of State Laws | Middle | Range: 20 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 38 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. Charles Carmal (col.) | Montgomery | Larceny |
Defendant is listed as "a man of color." Victim: W. L. Bessy. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 50 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. Samuel Dowell (col.) | Smith | Assault and Battery |
Defendant was listed as "colored." Victim: G.W. Pride (also listed as "colored"). |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 49 | 80 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. William Porter | Marshall | Assault with Intent to Kill |
Defendant is accused of assaulting John T. Neal. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 54 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. J. H.& F. E. Wiggins | Davidson | Forgery | Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 56 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. William Ives | Franklin | Malicious Stabbing |
Victim: Samuel Southerland. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 59 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. J. R. McCann | Davidson | Embezzlement |
Case file is incomplete. Contains only the printed brief of the Defendant. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 60 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. James Crocker | Davidson | Misdemeanor |
Crocker took fish from Stone's River using illegal fishing equipment. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 158 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. Mitch Pearson | Bedford | Murder |
Pearson wanted to be discharged of the indictment on the grounds that he was a Federal Soldier when the alleged offense was committed. Victim was William Cheek. The defendant also asked for a continuance because of the jurors was seen reading the Nashville Banner during the trial. Defendant also called Thomas M. Pearson. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 28a | 109 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. Anderson Winstead | Williamson | Larceny |
The defendant was an African-American accused of knowingly selling two bushels of wheat stolen from William A. Crocket. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 173 | 41 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. James Sanders et al. | Gibson | Assault and Battery |
Additional Defendants: D. M. McMahon. Additional parties: F. C. Hicks |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 125 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. Edmond Dickson | Carroll | Carrying an Illegal Weapon | West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 125 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. Frede Wheeler | Shelby | Fraud |
Cause of Action: Fraudulent Breach of Trust. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 126 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. Annie Raverly | Shelby | Murder |
Murdered her new born son. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 126 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. Ed Schloss | Shelby | Other |
Cause of Action: Buying Witness Fees |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 126 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. Charles Saffrans | Shelby | Carrying an Illegal Weapon | West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 126 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. G. Schmalzried et al. | Shelby | Other |
Additional Defendants: J. D. Murtagh, Henry Wetter. Cause of Action: Refusing to allow inspector to inspect illuminating oils etc. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 126 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. John Robbins | Shelby | Carrying an Illegal Weapon | West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 126 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. Albert Armstrong | Shelby | Theft | West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 127 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. C. M. Williams | Shelby | Other |
Cause of Action: Malicious Shooting. Walsh Eason, victim. Additional parties: Joe Taylor, Jeff Filton |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 127 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. Jim Smith | Shelby | Murder |
Jennie Smith, victim. |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 127 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. Moses Gigeley et al. | Shelby | Theft |
Additional Defendants: Martin Smith |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 127 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. Samuel Harris et al. | Shelby | Breaking and Entering |
Additional Defendants: Marion Harris, Ellis Harris. Stealing 50 bushels of corn. |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 127 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. Gus Lambeth | Shelby | Larceny | West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 127 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. Jim Logan | Shelby | Murder |
Joe Wallace, Victim. |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 127 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. George Liddon | Shelby | Bond Dispute |
Cause of Action: Default of Bond. Additional parties: John Sellers, |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 127 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1879 | State v. L. C. Carter | Shelby | Theft |
Theft of a Singer Sewing Machine. |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 130 | 0 | Order A Copy |