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View Entry 1885 (unknown) Unicoi Land and Title Dispute

Involving M. T. & W. J. Publes. No complete case summary included. Publes land dispute case

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 743 4 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Alva Breece v. J. M. Bond & H. C. Hunter Hickman Land and Title Dispute

Breece bought 2 pieces of Hickman County land from T.S. Easley & his wife L.J. Easley, after which Def. Bond became security for a debt T.S. owed & ultimately got a judgment against T.S. for that debt & tried to execute that judgment against this land. Hunter was the sheriff charged with levying against land to satisfy judgments. Breece asked court for injunction to keep Def.. from selling the land. Main issue was whether Breece's deed properly registered. Witnesses: Walker, Thomas, Bates.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 798 76 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 A. J. Smithson v. I. F. Smithson Cannon Land and Title Dispute

The plaintiff is the son of the defendant. He and his mother purchased a piece of property together and built a house there. It was supposed to revert to the son after his mother's death, but the father managed to put his name on the property and refused to allow his son to move into the house.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 632 100 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Bettie[?] Hardeman (col.) et al. v. John Brown (col.) et al. Maury Land and Title Dispute

Additional Complainant: Marsh Walker, colored. Additional Defendants: Paralee Kelly, colored, Gabriel Walker, colored, Austin Walker, colored. Concerns land belonging to the estate of Caroline Brown, dec., wife of defendant John Brown. Also mentioned is Malinda Walker.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 585 101 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Billy Mee v. Polly Mee, et al. Hawkins Land and Title Dispute

Brief for defendants only. Bill of ejectment against Billy Mee, denying that he has any title to 25 acre tract of land. Defendants plead that they and their father, Joseph Mee, had adverse possession of said land for 20 years.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1192 22 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Caleb J. Ethridge et al. v. Susannah Ethridge et al. Weakley Land and Title Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: Jasper Ethridge, Mary F. Ethridge, Kate E. Bray, Marion E. White. George Burras, Kate Gilman, Thomas E. Gilman, and John Gilman. Additional Defendants: William Hawkins and A. M. Boyd.

 West Range: 83 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 282 310 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Charles R. Grooms v. John W. Jeter, admr. Weakley Land and Title Dispute

Jeter is the administrator for George R. Brasfield, dec. The case includes an injunction not to sell the property in question until the issue of ownership is settled.

 West Range: 83 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 286 418 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Catherine B. Chandler, et al. v. Alexander Hunt, et al. Hamilton Land and Title Dispute

Incomplete case file; reply only. Suit seeks to settle ownership claims for land on Lookout Mountain. Names involved include James Whiteside, John G. Glass, John Martin, & Spencer C. Rogers.

 East Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 6a 8 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 C. F. G. Bleidorn et al v. The Pilot Mountain Coal Mining Co. et al Morgan Land and Title Dispute

Brief & argument for plaintiff. Bleidens resident of NY, died there 19 Apr. 1852. His will, filed in King's Co., NY, left his estate to his wife, Caroline, & after her death to his children & their heirs. With her death heirs now suing defendant, alleging that Bleidens died in possession of land in TN now being used by the defendant. They claim title to land.

 East Range: 8 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 816 86 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Ellen O. Thomas, et. al. v. T. J. Jackson, et. al. Hamilton Land and Title Dispute

Additional plaintiff: John M. Thomas. Only contains the report of the Referee. Seems to be a property dispute, but not enough detail in report to determine the full case.

 East Range: 19 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1907 4 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 George Hobbs v. Susan Hobbs Sullivan Land and Title Dispute East Range: 5 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 33 103 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Henry Windler v. Samuel E. Gardner Shelby Land and Title Dispute

Additional parties: Thomas R. Kinton, H. P. Thompson, R. C. Brinkley

 West Range: 83 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 264 79 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Isaac Grant, Jr. v. Daniel Foland & Wife Jefferson Land and Title Dispute

Land in dispute is referred to as the Upper & Lower ends of Rocky Valley Tract and the Sevier County Tract. Isaac Grant, Jr. sued for recovery of rents and profits from the land, which Grant and his sister Amada Foland, wife of Daniel Foland, inherited from their father, Isaac Grant, Sr., dec.

 East Range: 18 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1960 342 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 John D. Cox, Jr. et al. v. John D. Cox, Sr. et al. Henry Land and Title Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: B. F. Milliken and Anna Milliken (wife), both from Kentucky. Additional Defendants: George Washington Stuart, Will Stuart, Barney Spright, Bettie Spright (wife), Henry Hunt, and Mollie Hunt (wife).

 West Range: 83 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 279 203 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 J. B. Hawkins et al. v. J. T. Wears et al. Cannon Land and Title Dispute

Other plaintiffs: B. F. Lawrence, J. Hawkins. Other defendants: D. B. Evans, Benjamin Cummings, B. F. Lawrence, E. U. Walkup, & J. B. Hawkins. Interesting note -- some of the plaintiffs are also defendants. Case concerns the purchase of property for the building of a school. Issues concern paying the contractors, dealing with an overpayment from a previous judgment, and the problem of sub-dividing the land.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 632 43 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 J. C. Donaho & P. C. Yeaman v. James Alexander, exe., et al. Smith Land and Title Dispute

The defendant was exec. of William Young, dec. Additional Defendant: Henry C. Brooks.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 677 428 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Jacob Haynes, Sr. v. Jacob Haynes, Jr. Union Land and Title Dispute

Concerns land deeded by plaintiff to defendant 9 Dec. 1865. The case materials relate that Haynes Sr. was indicted for treason at the end of the Civil War. Knowing that most individuals indicted for treason at that time were stripped of their property, his son talked him into deeding his land to him to hold until such time as everything could be settled. Additional case materials in ET 1895 (Range 19, Section B, Shelf 6).

 East Range: 9 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1082 70 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 John T. Nolan v. Victoria Powell, L. W. Powell & U. H. Powell Dickson Land and Title Dispute

Nolan sued H.D. Powell's heirs (widow Victoria & 2 children: L.W. & U.H.) to recover 3 tracts (369 total acres), on the middle fork of Barton's creek, detraining title back to 1854 but not all the way back to State grant, so court ruled in Powells' favor, even though they presented no proof themselves.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 782 115 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Julia Kerr, et al. v. Sol. Harrison, et al. White Land and Title Dispute

Cause of Action: Bill to Enforce a Deed of Trust. Plaintiffs: George W. Williams, Lafayette Kerr, George Henry, Rachel Henry, James Stamps, Jane Stamps, James Taybor and wife Martha Tabor. Defendant: P. Rinehart. Matt Williams purchased a tract of land from Dr. H. P. Smith. Williams died and his wife, Sarah Williams remarried to Sol. Harrison. Sarah Williams died and left the land to her Harrison. The heirs of Matt Williams are suing.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 822 133 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 John Faulk v. T. B. Joyner et al. Obion Land and Title Dispute

Other defendants: R. T. Bond, Bettie Bond, Thomas Joyner, Callie Joyner, Jennie Joyner, George Joyner. This is a property dispute involving the unpaid debt of an insolvent purchaser.

 West Range: 83 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 274 93 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Jeremiah Williford et al. v. William R. Newby et al. Warren Land and Title Dispute

Additional plaintiffs: Mary Willford, Sarah Williford, by next of friend F. J. Potect. Additional defendants: Delphus Brown and John Green.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 479 74 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 J. M. Loring, et al. v. John Martin, admr. of William C. Martin, dec., et al. DeKalb Land and Title Dispute

Additional complainants: Harriet Loring, E. W. Webb, Elizabeth Webb, William Webb, Daniel Webb, Nancy Ann Webb, Julious Webb, Evan W. Webb, E. H. Webb, George P. Martin, Jones Pearson, Mary Peason, W. P Martin, Hurley A. Edge, Martha A. Webb. Complainants: Sarah B. Webb, Ida J. Webb, Evan Webb. Additional defendants: B. C. Wilkinson, T. B. Potter.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 592 384 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 James K. Hauchen v. William Morrell, et al. Sullivan Land and Title Dispute

Additional Defts: Elbert Morrell, Jesse Baker, and Thomas Carver. Hauchen claimed title to certain 54 acre tract of land but Morrell was given full title to the tract entitling him to recover funds from the sale of cross-ties cut on the disputed property. Hauchen had no "right, title, interest or claim" in the property. Exhibit includes deed No. 9408 about tract in question and a hand-drawn plot map of the property.

 East Range: 18 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1930 235 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Maria Lenoir v. Isaac Washington, et al. Monroe Land and Title Dispute

Additional Defendants: Taylor Henley[?], D. H. Cuoeland[?]

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 742 18 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 M. M. Harris, next friend, et al. v. Sandy[?] Chappell, et al. Maury Land and Title Dispute

Additional Complainants: M. M. Harris as next friend of James H. Harris and Lizzie Harris. Additional Defendants: George Sedberry, W. C. Farris. Sandy Chappell is sometimes spelled Sandie Chapell.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 567 45 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Orange Swann v. Robert B. Castleman, et al. Davidson Land and Title Dispute

Additional Defendant: W. R. McFarland, John Markney, R. H. Crier, Curtis S. Swann.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 562 237 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Robert Gilchrist, admr. of Lucien B. Gilchrist, dec. v. A. J. Williams Gibson Land and Title Dispute

Concerns a 20-acre tract of land in the 4th Civil District known as the "Gibson Mills Tract." Court of origin unclear.

 West Range: 83 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 277 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Robert Bridges& wife v. Levi George& wife Knox Land and Title Dispute

Appeal documents and final decree related to Draper tract in James County.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 99 19 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Rebecca Binghad, et al. v. Robert J. Bingham, et al Bedford Land and Title Dispute

Land had to be sold to pay debts. Rebecca is the mother and owner of the land. The other 3 involved are her children, who are of legal age. To two boys took what land was left, leaving Rebecca and Sarah with the family home, but little land Additional Complainant: Sarah Bingham. Additional Defendant: William L. Bingham.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 649 577 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Richard Smiley, (col.) v. H. C. Cannon, et al. Marshall Land and Title Dispute

Additional Defendant: Robert Williams. Smiley, a colored man, bought 46 acre property from Cannon, who later sued to enforce lien & had land sold, but Smiley redeemed land by paying the debt, borrowing money from Williams to do so. Subsequent shenanigans resulted in Williams claiming he owned the land outright & trying to dispossess Smiley. Court said no. Others mentioned: Dysort. Land bounded by property of W.J. McAdams, S.H. McAdams, John Leonard.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 804 118 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Samuel Reynolds et al. v. Lawson Irvin et al. Knox Land and Title Dispute

Additional plaintiffs are the trustees and 170 members of the Logan Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church. Additional Defendants: William Bradley, Rush Crockett, Oliver Smith, Enoch Cobb, Andrew Manson, M. P. Taylor, Ryers Jones, and B. R. Strong. Following a dispute within the church, a minority of the congregation (25-30) and two trustees claimed rightful possession in court and were given right to the church. The plaintiffs represent the majority (about 180) members and trustees that contested the judgment.

 East Range: 7 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 694 167 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Susannah McRoberts v. J. M. Copeland, et al. McMinn Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendants: Dialfa Copeland (wife), David McRoberts, Didama McRoberts, Victoria McRoberts. Plaintiff requested an injunction to prevent the defendants from prosecuting a case related to land owned by her husband, Andrew McRoberts, dec. The land includes 80 acre tract, 40 acre tract, and 50 acre tract.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 73 43 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Susan Proffitt v. W. H. Large Cocke Land and Title Dispute East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 726 19 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 S. S. McCowen, guardian of Mary J. H. Wilson v. William H. Moore et al. Lincoln Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendants: L. L. Cole, James K. Moores, Jeff K. Stone, John Maddox, Benjamin Warren, D. W. Holman (admr. Of Sim M. Conger), James A. D. Middleton (admr. Of George W. Alexander). See additional materials (114 of 557 pages) in box MT 1149.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 635 560 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 T. G. Hulme, et al. v. S. H. Moran, et al. Williamson Land and Title Dispute

Additional Complainant: F. E. Hulme. Additional Defendants: William Temple, admr. of B. T. Owen, dec., Andrew J. Owen, Maggie Owen, John B. Murray.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 600 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 T. T. Eddins v. S. A. Gordon, et al. Lincoln Land and Title Dispute

Complainant filed this bill to remove a cloud from his title to one third undivided and in remainder of a tract of land. Additional Defendants: wife of S. A. Gordon, P. W. Nave.

 Middle Range: 34 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 576 82 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 W. W. Casey v. J. R. Carroll Obion Land and Title Dispute West Range: 83 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 405 220 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 Winney Morelock v. Polly Bernard, et al. Hawkins Land and Title Dispute

Brief only. Other defendants: William Morelock; George Morelock; Samuel Morelock; Prissy Morelock; husband of Prissy Morelock; children of Henry Morelock, dec. William, George, Sam, Henry, & Prissy were children of plaintiff. Date & codefendant information comes from "Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Supreme Court of Tennessee" & not stated in brief. See additional papers in Folder ET 1671 labled Winney Morelck v. Polly Bernard.

 East Range: 9 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1092 170 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 W. B. Mann, guardian George D. Blair v. Susan S. Browning, et al. Haywood Land and Title Dispute

Additional Defendants: W. F.Tally & Richard H. Browning. E. S. Blair left land to sons Samuel J., George D. & Thomas E. Blair. George D. Blair dec., leaving widow Nancy Blair & only child George D. Blair, Jr.

 West Range: 83 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 274 184 Order A Copy
View Entry 1885 W. H. McClain & W. P. Hardison v. Martha A. Harris Land and Title Dispute Middle Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 506 145 Order A Copy