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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 | 1873 | State v. W. L. Blankenship | Van Buren | Illegitimate Child/Bastardy |
In 1869, Eliza Sparkman, unmarried at the time, gave birth to a baby girl. She alleged that Wayman L. Blankenship was the father. Testimony revealed she had relationships with many boys in the area, but she claimed that Blankenship was the only person she was intimate with. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 13a | 40 | Order A Copy |