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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1893 Arthur Gillispie V. State Monroe Arson

Arson of a barn. According to testimony in the case, Gillispie was "reported to be 12 or 13 years old" at the time of the incident.

 East Range: 18 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1984 66 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 Allen Cousan v. State Knox Murder, 1st degree

Cousin was charged with the murder of his wife one Martha Cousan. The weapon that was used was a pistol.

 East Range: 19 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1712 101 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 Abe & Pomp Thompkins v. State Montgomery Trespass

The plaintiffs in error are accused of entering the property of S. B. Seat and tearing down fences and gates. The fence in controversy was built across "Old Seven Mile Ferry Road," which runs through Seat's property. Seat claims the road was no longer public but that is still occasionally used as a "shun," road to avoid a nearby toll-gate. Seat and the plaintiffs are neighbors. Plaintiffs claim the road is still public and the only way to travel from their homes. Exhibit materials include a small map.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 955 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 Chris Younker v. State Davidson Larceny

Plaintiff in error and brother Charles Younker are charged with the theft of a Sussex cow worth $200 belonging to Overton Lee. Chris and Charles claim they purchased the cow in controversy from "two negroes," for $10.00. Casefile notes Lee lives on Granny White Pike near Glendale Park and owns a large (95 or 100 head) heard of Sussex cattle. Chris and Charles live near Vanderbilt University.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 960 75 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 D. B. Mouror v. State Anderson Unknown

Cover Sheet only.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 94 1 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 D. G. Baker v. State Moore Carrying an Illegal Weapon

D.G. (Dock) Baker was accused of unlawfully carrying a pistol. Several witnesses testified that they believed the plaintiff was probably carrying a pistol but could not be certain. Plaintiff did not testify during the original trial and later complained that the jury used that fact against him when determining his guilt.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 965 24 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 Eva Wheeler v. State Knox Keeping a Bawdy House

For keeping "a disorderly house where she did suffer and permit men, as well as women, of evil name and of dishonest conversation, there unlawfully to frequent and come together, there to be and remain, day time and night time, drinking, tippling, whoring , fighting, quarreling, cursing, and using vulgar and obscene language…"

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 98 30 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 George Alexander v. State Lincoln Murder

Plaintiff in error was accused of killing William Payne with a knife. The murder occurred in Payne's store known as the Narrow Gage Bakery located on the west side of the public square in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Payne and Alexander were arguing inside of the store before the murder. State believes Alexander initiated the attack. Alexander testifies that Payne first attacked him with weights, forcing him to react in self-defense.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 958 137 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 Hannibal Lamb v. State Bledsoe Murder

Lamb was charged with the assault and murder of Isaac Meriman. Meriman was killed on December 2, 1891.

 East Range: 18 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1984 162 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 Ida Reynolds & Irving English v. State Knox Unknown

Bill of Costs and Final Decree only.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 98 3 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 J. M. Lebow v. State Grainger Abduction

Lebow was charged with abducting "Lucy Miller, a minor under twenty one years of age, for the purpose of prostitution." Lucy Miller's legal guardian at the time of her abduction was Perry Miller. She was abducted on August 1, 1892. Testimony in the case stated that Lucy's parents had both been deceased for about 7 years at the time of the trial.

 East Range: 18 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1984 39 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 James Bailey et al. v. State Knox Robbery

Please do not pull. Case in very poor condition. Additional plaintiffs: Frank Jones, John Hunter & William Claig.

 East Range: 9 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1082 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 James Foster v. State McMinn Assault

Bill of Costs only.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 98 3 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 John Crippen in error v. State Knox Larceny

The State charged Crippen with the theft of one hog worth $7 from Willoughby Fraker.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 101 36 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 Julia Carter v. State Knox Unknown

Case incomplete; opinion only.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 101 4 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 John A. Hicks, in error v. State McMinn Assault and Battery

Hicks was a professor at Ulysses S. Grant University in Athens, and was accused of assaulting Miss Bell. Bell tried to leave the room before class was complete, & Hicks caught her by the arm. She hit him in the face with books, & he tried to force her to sit.

 East Range: 18 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2037 152 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 James M. Phillips v. State Scott Other

Plaintiff in error was accused of shooting M. A. Byrd in Parker's Saloon located in Helenwood, Tennessee. Byrd was Marshall of Helenwood. Pla. testified that he had previously shot two men, "cut" a man name John Coffey, and hit a man with a bar glass. Cause of action: Malicious Shooting.

 East Range: 19 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1718 70 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 Lilburn Johnson, et al. v. State Hawkins Unlawful Cohabitation

Add. defendant: Polly Kelly. Plaintiffs in error were accused of living together as man and wife without being legally married. Lilburn Johnson was an African American man. Polly Kelly claimed to have "mixed blood," but was considered a white woman. Witnesses noted that Polly had two "colored," children. It is unclear if Lilburn was their father. Polly and her brother James Murphy were described as having a dark complexion and "kinky," hair.

 East Range: 19 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1722 24 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 Robert Crawford v. State Weakley Larceny, Petit

The plaintiff was convicted of stealing 36 bushels of wheat (worth $30) from B. P. Dalton. Crawford had confessed, but only after the prosecutor offered to "make it as light on him as possible" if he would name others involved. The high court ruled the confession inadmissible.

 West Range: 82 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 591 39 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 Sam Lanning v. State Sevier Other

Cause of Action: violation of the "Ku Klux" or "White Cap" statute. Sam Lanning's father was identified as Ready Lanning in the case materials.

 East Range: 18 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1984 6 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. Judge Julius DuBose Shelby Other

Exhibit only; the minutes of the Impeachment Trial of Judge Julius DuBose. Also see MT Oversize Box 5 for 2nd volume of case.

 East Range: 5 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 206 81 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. William Poteete Madison Assault West Range: 83 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 389 191 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. Milton Rutledge Obion Murder

The victim's name in this case was J. F. Kellog.

 West Range: 82 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 582 204 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. Chester Talley Shelby Burglary

Chester Talley is charged with the burglary of the store house owned by John K. Scott

 West Range: 82 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 551 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. Charles Rayborne Shelby Assault

Charles Rayborne is charged with felonious assault on S.J. Rosenbein

 West Range: 82 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 551 15 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. Stanley Mitchell & Jim Washington Shelby Theft

Stanley Mitchell and Jim Washington are charged with stealing a total of $39.00 from an E. Rogers

 West Range: 82 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 551 44 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. Henry Moore Shelby Larceny

Henry Moore is charged with larceny. He is charged with stealing goods from J.S. Speeds. Among the items stolen was a hog worth approx. $10.00.

 West Range: 82 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 551 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. Hampton Nelson Shelby Burglary

Hampton Nelson is charged with the burglary of the office of Fred B. Jones

 West Range: 82 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 551 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. Richard Leake Shelby Breaking and Entering

Richard Leake is charged with breaking and entering the house of C. B. Brooks. He stole a barrel of molasses from the house.

 West Range: 82 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 551 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. Gus Ballard & Ben Wright Shelby Murder

The defendants are charged with the murder of Henry House. House had been in an argument with Ben Wright's mother and sister the day before. House died from a blow to the back of the head. He was hit with a sharp instrument-possibly scissors.

 West Range: 82 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 551 76 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. J. K. Underwood Shelby Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Cause of action: carrying a pistol on 3 separate occasions.

 West Range: 82 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 551 22 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. S. L. Cooper Henry Perjury West Range: 82 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 590 17 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. Bud Reeves, Jesse Reeves & Tom Reeves Henderson Assault with Intent to Kill

Victim: Henry Wise

 West Range: 82 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 583 196 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. Lou White Chester Larceny

The defendant was an African-American male.

 West Range: 82 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 587 21 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. S. G. Bowman Knox Assault, Felonious

State charged Bowman with the felonious assault and murder of Thomas R. C. Campbell with a knife. Case title state cause as "felonious assault" but charges listed within the case include murder.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 749 39 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. N. M. Cagle Cocke Incest

Verdict only, no other documents included.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 749 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. John Godsey Rhea Larceny

Godsey was charged with feloniously obtaining "from Emma Cooley one dollar in U.S. Treas. Note bank bill or silver coin of the value of one dollar and of the personal goods and chattels of the said Emma Cooley." Additional materials in ET 1984 (Range 18, Section H, Shelf 5).

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 749 27 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. Reagan Cole Greene Murder

Victim: unknown. Verdict only, no other documents included.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 749 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. D. W. Boyer Cocke Murder

Victim: unknown.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 749 38 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. D. W. Boyer and Rufus Holt Cocke Forgery

Holt and D. W. Boyer were accused of defrauding David Boyer.

 East Range: 18 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2021 63 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. Luke Smith and Hutsell Smith Campbell Murder

State charged the defendants with the murder of William Chancellor, an African American man, who Luke and his son Hutsell shot to death.

 East Range: 18 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2043 39 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. Hutsell Smith Campbell Murder

Victim: unknown.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 749 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. John Armstrong McMinn Murder, 1st degree

State charged Armstrong with the first degree shooting murder of French Sharp. He was convicted and sentenced to death by hanging.

 East Range: 18 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2035 65 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. D. B. Monroe Anderson Murder

Additional Cause of Action: Rioting. Victim unknown. Opinion only, case summary not included.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 749 3 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. J. F. Bolton Claiborne Manslaughter

Victim Ellic Williams. See additional case in Et Box 1739.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 749 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. Jason Barnett Carter Other

Cause of Action: False Pretenses. Opinion only, case summary not included.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 749 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. David Wrinkle Bradley Rape

The State accused and convicted Wrinkle of abduction and rape.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 749 34 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. L. Stone Anderson Carrying an Illegal Weapon

Stone was caught carrying a pistol on his person.

 East Range: 19 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1705 9 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. O. Williams and M. Williams DeKalb Larceny

The Williams' were on trial for stealing meat from John Winefrey.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 998 38 Order A Copy
View Entry 1893 State v. Isham B. Bradley Smith Tippling

The defendant was a clerk at "DeBows,"drugstore and was accused of selling cherry bitters to Gid Bransford. Bransford testified that he drank half of the bottle of bitters and became sick and intoxicated. Bradley had only been a clerk at the drugstore for three days when he sold the bitters. He denied knowing that the bitters were intoxicating.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 965 20 Order A Copy

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