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View Entry 1892 Annie May Jenkins v. Charles R. Holmes, admr., et al. Rutherford Land and Title Dispute

Holmes is the administrator of the estate of J.F. Jenkins, decd., father of A.M. Jenkins. Additional defendants: Beulah Jenkins - widow of J.F., Clement Jenkins, Alice Jenkins, James Jenkins, Nimmie Jenkins, Kate Jenkins, Ruby Jenkins, Beulah Jenkins - children of decd., H.H. Kerr, and J.F. Byrn. A.M. Jenkins' mother was a previous wife of J.F., who became her guardian, controlled her willed land. She sued for the rents owed and home/property purchased with the $$ from her land's rents. In 4 folders.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 861 504 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Adelia B. Althouse et al v. M. E. Perkins et al Morgan Land and Title Dispute

Additional plaintiff Elias J. Hannock, Wm. F. Low dec. Additional defendants C. C. Way, A. F. Drentyer, A. E. Drentger, Samuel A. Nelson and John Anderson, George Young, John Fitzer, Charles Dee, Josey McDrentser, Vistor Schlitz, G. A. Gruntger, and Frankforth Land Co. Plaintiff stated that they held the title to a tract of land. Plaintiff also stated to the court that the defendants were creating false titles to the land. Plaintiff seeking full rights to the land. In 3 folders.

 East Range: 19 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1699 451 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Andrew Cole, c. v. Levi Cole, c. Davidson Land and Title Dispute

The interior of the file noted both men were colored. Complaintant was the son of the defendant, both men went in to purchase a plot of land in "Haslams Plan" on Warren St. Defendant asserted he only wanted the right to quarry for rock on the plot, and afterward would give his share to plaintiff. Plaintiff had recently found his father did not put the deed in both of their names nor signed the land over after quarrying was complete. Complaintant has lived in a house on the plot for 6 years.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 926 72 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Catholic Knights of America v. C. B. Kuhn Davidson Insurance Claims and Policies

Add. Def. William Huppert. Plaintiff is a mutual benefit and insurance association located in Kentucky. Peter Huppert applied for membership in the said association and was granted a Benefit Certificate providing $2000 upon his death. Huppert originally named his brother, William Huppert, beneficiary but later changed it to himself and included language in his will directing the funds to the def. in order to secure debt. Both Huppert and Kuhn are claiming the funds. Exhibit materials include Pla. By-Laws

 Middle Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 851 89 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 D. Johnson v. Tennessee Brokerage Association Davidson Contract Dispute and Damages

The Tennessee Brokerage Association was a futures dealer (Bucket Shop) comprised of S. H. Bell, J. A. Bishop, and Adolph Blitz. Plaintiff states that the defendant's business was to makes bets with customers on the rise and fall of certain commodities. Plaintiff complains that his transactions with the defendant were illegal gambling contracts and is now seeking a return of the money he lost.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 929 109 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 E. A. Collins, et al. v. North British & Mercantile Insurance Company of London& Edinburgh Gibson Insurance Claims and Policies West Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 434 66 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Emily Simmons et al. v. L. B. Eaton et al Shelby Land and Title Dispute

Defendants: L. B. Eaton, the heirs at law of J. M. Saint and J. B. Clough. Plaintiffs: Emily Simmons and heirs at law of Thomas H. Merrill.

 West Range: 83 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 373 60 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Elizabeth Parks v. Thos. A. Hayes Moore Forcible Entry and Detainer

Plaintiff rented a tract of land out to defendant, this case was filed due to non-payment of rent. Plaintiff sought to have judgment rendered in her favor and have defendant forcibly removed from property.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 913 33 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 E. J. Baldridge v. R. H. Fisher Gibson Forcible Entry and Detainer West Range: 83 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 349 45 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 E. A. Collins& A. Jordan v. North British& Mercantile Insurance Company Insurance Claims and Policies

Brief. County unnamed.

 West Range: 83 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 360 17 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 F. A. Sloan, et al. v. George D. Haskins Roane Land and Title Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: Mary Sloan (wife), John Haskins, B. F. Hawbright and wife Martha, R. W. Wetherly and wife Margaret, William Clay Georgia, and J. D. Haskins. Case also involves a contested will.

 East Range: 5 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 29 116 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Frank Gibson, et al. v. Henry Gibson Claiborne Land and Title Dispute

Frank Gibson, Salina Gibson, and William and Darcus Twiman, all persons of color and Kentucky residents complained that Samuel Gibson died intestate in January 1888, leaving a tract of land in Clairborne County, Tennessee. Samuel's widow Salina (Selina) was entitled to a dower's share; Frank Gibson and Darcus Twiman were the owners in fee. It was said Henry Gibson illegally occupied land. Stories date to antebellum times and contain informative testimony on slave marriage.

 East Range: 19 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1736 70 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 George W. Dunlap& Nancy Louisa Dunlap v. W. G. Bryant Carroll Land and Title Dispute

Case in 2 folders.

 West Range: 83 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 345 511 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 G. F. Cullum, et al. v. S. S. McKnight, et al. Cheatham Trespass and Damages

Additional plaintiffs: Wife of G.F. Cullum, S.D. Lowell & Wife, T.J. Dozier - guardian. Additional defendants: Wife of S.S. McKnight. Complainants initially filed separate bills, but their cases were united. All accused McKnight of trespassing and establishing property fences on land that is not actually his property. Housed in 8 folders. 2 maps included of land located in MT Oversize Box 10.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 867 1235 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 George W. Jennings, et al. v. Caswell Smith, et al. Anderson Land and Title Dispute

Additional plaintiffs: Margaret Jennings, Angeline Duckett and Mary J. Galbraith. Additional defendants: Wesley Butler, William Wainwright, Harriet Wainwright, and Delia and Myrtle (married but husband's names unknown) heirs of Thos. Butler Jr. dec. Thomas Butler died leaving several tracts of land located in Anderson County. Plaintiffs sued to have claims on said land by Smith and Butler be declared clouds on the title and seeking their ejection from the premises.

 East Range: 19 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1708 77 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 H. P. Mann v. The Continental Insurance Company Hamilton Insurance Claims and Policies East Range: 8 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 812 14 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 H. C. Clinger & wife v. William H. Wooten, et al. Tipton Land and Title Dispute

Other defendant: Katie Tate.

 West Range: 83 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 338 198 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 H. H. Squair v. James O'Conner, et al Roane Land and Title Dispute

Additional Defts.: Fannie O'Conner, A. S. Woodward & wife, Ana; D. L. Ross & wife, Cornelia E., et al. Plntff. Partners with Thomas O'Conner, John T. & George M. Fletcher in firm of H. H. Squair & Co., which made bricks & arching tunnels for the Cincinnati Southern RR. H. H. Squair & Co. owned valuable land in Roane Co. When O'Conner died 10 Oct. 1882 Fletchers purchased his interest in company & land from his widow. Plntff. maintains that legal title to the land should be vested in him.

 East Range: 19 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1757 241 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Hester C. Burkey, et al. v. A. J. Hartman Greene Land and Title Dispute

Other plaintiffs: Mary J. Burkey; A. E. Burkey. Plaintiffs were adult children of Joseph O. Burkey, dec. Joseph allowed brother, Christian Burkey, & his family to live on 2.5-3 acres of Joseph's property. Christian died shortly after Joseph. Christian's widow, Elizabeth, & children tried to then sell the 2.5-3 acres to Hartman.

 East Range: 19 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1754 170 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 James DeBardlaber v. Louisville New Orleans& Texas Railroad Company Shelby Injury and Damages West Range: 83 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 373 151 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 J. J. DuBose v. E. H. Thorne Shelby Contract Dispute and Damages

Purchase of land, after the purchase the buyer submitted a petition in Chancery Court to be released from the purchase contract. The Chancellor refused to release him and asked him to pay the purchase money with interest.

 West Range: 83 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 376 57 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 James Turner v. Caswell Rains Campbell Land and Title Dispute

Folder only contains decree upholding chancery court ruling. Date not stated. Turner complained that Rains took possession of land to which Turner was the rightful owner and used it, appropriating the rents and profits. Turner claimed that by the See also ET Box 2052. defendant setting up some sort of pretend title to the land, this put a cloud upon the title complainant held under a connected title from a grant from the state of Tennessee.

 East Range: 9 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1089 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Jeremiah Smith v. A. W. Schenck, et al. Campbell Land and Title Dispute

Case file is incomplete; brief only.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 93 10 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 J. H. W. Cagle v. John B. Townes Carroll Land and Title Dispute West Range: 83 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 352 44 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 John T. McEwen, et al. v. W. H. Carter, et al. Morgan Land and Title Dispute

Case in 3 folders. Other plaintiffs: Christian Seinknecht; M. P. McEwen; Charles McEwen; George R. Netherland; N. H. Netherland (nee McEwen); M. H. Houston; W. A. Houston (nee McEwen); Maggie McEwen; Alice McEwen. Other defendants: C. Delozier; Elizabeth Delozier. All parties held interest in a large tract of land. Ownership of land had been reached by compromise in a case settled in 1882. Defendants were claiming ownership of a portion claimed by plaintiffs.

 East Range: 19 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1748 476 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Lizzie Lane v. S. L. Lane Knox Insurance Claims and Policies

The case involved benefits awarded as a result of the death of W.A. Lane (husband of the plaintiff and brother of the defendant), claimed by both parties.

 East Range: 8 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 787 11 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 L. A. Morris et al. v. The Continental Insurance Company Hamilton Insurance Claims and Policies

Add plf: The Southern Home Building & Loan Assoc. of Atlanta, G. Add def: R. W. Whicht.
W. M. Willhoite sold a house to Morris. He also transferred his insurance policy from the defendant company to Morris. The house burned down, and the defendant co. claimed that Morris did not submit the paperwork on time to receive benefits. The plaintiffs here sued.

 East Range: 18 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2027 140 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Laura Coleman, et al, v. Elizabeth Gaut, et al Carroll Land and Title Dispute

Additional plaintiff: Joseph Coleman Additional defendants: Elizabeth Gaut's husband, Jo. R. Hawkins, Horace N. Hawkins

 West Range: 82 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 590 141 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Lee Neal v. Stanfield Anderson Williamson Land and Title Dispute

Plaintiff, who wasdescribed as a freed-man without any education, claims that he entered into an agreement with the defendant to purchase a 70 acres tract of land with money received through the future earnings of a blacksmithing business that was to be set up on said land. Plaintiff further claims that the defendant agreed to keep the books for the business. Plaintiff now complains that the defendant refuses to give deed to the land as agreed. 2 folders.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 940 369 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Laura Anderson, by next friend W. L. Rose v. John W. Gonce, et al Franklin Land and Title Dispute

Plaintiff alleged that she purchased a tract of land herself, however her husband's name was included on the deed of the property. Plaintiff's husband, co-defendant T.B. Anderson, sold property to defendant. Sale was made without the permission of plaintiff. Plaintiff stated that sale was fraudulent and void, therefore property should be returned to her possession. Additional Defendants: T. B. Anderson

 Middle Range: 36 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 924 367 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 M. Cornelia Pearce, et al. v. B. A. Williams, et al. Shelby Land and Title Dispute

Other plaintiffs: M. C. Pearce (husband).
Other defendants: J. M. Durham; A. J. Lendon.

 West Range: 83 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 359 255 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Mary Savage v. Bridget Hanley et al Shelby Land and Title Dispute

Additional Defendants: Winfred Frazier, Charles Hammell.

 West Range: 83 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 364 298 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Memphis Gas Light Company v. Mary L. Beecher Ensley, Executrix of Enoch Ensley, et al Shelby Land and Title Dispute

A plot map of the "part of Fort Pickering lying under the bluff and between Alabama and Gaines streets" is included on page 190. Additional defendants: Martin Ensley, John Hodgson, Hattie Hodgson, Enoch Ensley, Mary Beecher Ensley, James Round, The Kansas City and Memphis Railway and Bridge Company, The Kansas City Ft. Scott and Memphis Railroad Company

 West Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 435 211 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 M. C. Reynolds, by next friend v. Mary Wade, et al. Hamilton Land and Title Dispute

Mary C. Reynolds, complainant, was the sister of John W. Hoyl [Hoyle], who died intestate and without issue in 1864. He left a widow Sue M. Hoyl [now Robinson], plus four brothers and three sisters. The question was who was Hoyl's true heir? Reynolds's next friend was A. P. Wofford. Other defendants: Jake Hosteter and John Dillard. Also involved was Foley Vaughn who developed some of Hoyl's land (Vaughn's Addition).

 East Range: 19 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1743 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 M. O. Crumpler v. Creed F. Bates Hamilton Contract Dispute and Damages

Plaintiff was seeking money from property that was sold for the sum of six thousand dollars. There was also a dispute over how the contract was written.

 East Range: 19 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1702 100 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 M. A. Evans v. Belmont Land Company Davidson Land and Title Dispute

This case was filed to determine ownership of a plot of land, to which both plaintiff and defendant claimed ownership.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 930 126 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Mrs. S. E. Cochran v. W. F. Werner, et al. Shelby Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendant: Brownsville Savings Bank.

 West Range: 83 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 349 77 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 M. Jeannette Brown, et al. v. J. H. Owen, et al. Shelby Land and Title Dispute

Other defendant: R. D. Frayser; Other complainant: heirs of Virginia Kimball & Mrs. M. Josephine Start No docket number found.

 West Range: 83 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 354 143 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 R. L. McBee v. Samuel G. Bowman, et al. Knox Land and Title Dispute

Opinion only. Rest of case in ET 1748.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 102 20 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 R. C. Cotham v. Mary Larance Perry Contract Dispute and Damages

$10,000 in damages for breach of contract.

 West Range: 82 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 565 80 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Reliance Coal & Coke Company v. Kentucky Coal & Coke Company Claiborne Land and Title Dispute

Plntff. asked the Court for an injunction against the deft., who had taken "forcible possession" of a portion of a lease-hold to which the plntff. held the title. Plntff. argued that the deft. had appropriated the timber & coal on the land for their own uses, & was setting up mining operations in the only place available for the plntff. to do so, which would render the plntff.'s lease worthless. Plntff. asked for reimbursement, damages & that the defts. produce their title. Oversize map in ET OV 24.

 East Range: 19 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1745 178 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 State v. Winfield McClellan Macon Assault and Battery

The def. was accused of whipping and striking Johnnie Bennalt, a minor of 11 years old, after Bennalt and the defendant's son got into a fight. Casefile notes that the def. is a carpenter and the fight between his son and Bennalt occurred at his mill.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 911 58 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Samuel Pickle v. A. G. Pickle and others Knox Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendants S. W. Kennedy, Charles Pickle and Arthur M. Pickle. The will of Samuel Pickle Se. dec. left land to his heirs. The plaintiff was seeking the rights and interests to land and asking the court for an injunction to stop the defendants from selling or conveying the land to anyone else.

 East Range: 19 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1721 93 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 S. D. Bradham v. Jessee Williams et al. Putnam Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendants: John Williams, Clarinda Williams, Joseph Hudgens, Caroline Hudgens, Stephen Wilhite, Polly Wilhite, William Watson, Vance Hudgens, Edward Hudgens, James Jackson, and A. Bryant Clerk of the County Court of Putnam County. Plaintiff claims he is the owner of 400 acres of land located in the 4th Civil District of Putnam County. The defendants secured a decree for the sale of said land. The plaintiff is now seeking an injunction restricting this sale. 3 folders.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 934 433 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Susan K. Callahan v. Samuel P. Ament et al. Davidson Land and Title Dispute

Additional defendants: Thomas A. Marr, Josephine Neblett, Georgiana Duncan, Alice Cate, and Julia F. Karr. Plaintiff is the daughter of Ament and sister of Neblett, Duncan, and Kate. Plaintiff states that in 1835 her father conveyed title to a tract of land to his children in preparation to abandon his family after violating his marriage vows. Plaintiff complains that her father later returned home and fraudulently retook possession of the land that he had previously conveyed.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 910 165 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 The Equitable Fire Insurance Co. v. J. E. Reese Lincoln Insurance Claims and Policies

Def. in error was the owner of a mercantile business selling dry goods, groceries, hardware, and produce, located in Charity, TN. The building which housed said business and the stock of goods inside were destroyed by fire on April 15, 1890. Def. claims said business was insured against fire by the pla. in error and complains that pla. has refused to honor the insurance contract. Def. is seeking payment. Reese also spelled, "Rees."

 Middle Range: 35 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 857 139 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 W. J. Caesar v. Martha A. Harris Madison Land and Title Dispute West Range: 83 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 357 102 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 W. B. Glisson et al. v. Taxing District of Shelby County et al. Shelby Land and Title Dispute

Additional plaintiffs: R. E. Glisson (wife). Additional defendants: G. P. Haddew, President & Chief Executive Officer. Brief included. Case concerns a piece of the plaintiff's land that the county wants to convert into an alley.

 West Range: 82 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 568 156 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 W. N. Johnson v. William Henry, et al. Hawkins Land and Title Dispute

Add Defs: Margaret E. Henry, Liza Courtney, Mary A. Price, Joseph Johnson, Andrew J. Johnson, James Alvis, Eliza Brooks, James Brooks, Henry Brooks, and too many more to list. Wilson N. Johnson's father Isaac Johnson, dec. purchased certain lands from George R. Powell for $300. Unable to pay the entire sum, Wilson paid $156.25 and a deed of trust was established. Isaac died having never paid the debt and Wilson sought to recover the debt from the estate and heirs of Isaac.

 East Range: 7 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 668 94 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 W. F. Campbell v. David Baird, et al. Campbell Land and Title Dispute

Cause: whether in an action to collect purchase money on land a recoupment or set-off can be allowed on account of failure ot title to part of the land. Plaintiff Campbell is a citizen of Ava, Douglas Co., MO. Lands located in 9th Dist., Campbell Co., along Hickory Creek, totaling 22 acres. Ex. A is a plat map of the land. Other defendants: F. M. Murray (?), S. C. Baird (?).

 East Range: 19 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1703 85 Order A Copy

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