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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 | 1889 | State v. Manse Bailey (col.) | Davidson | Carrying an Illegal Weapon |
Jury convicted Manse of unlawfully carrying weapon--called pocket pistol, belt pistol, revolver, Army pistol --and fined him $50. Having failed to pay or secure fine, Manse delivered to Keeper of County Workhouse until such time as he should by labor pay the fine. Witness Jo Manley (col): His house was broken into; he had reason to believe Manse did it; found Manse on Spruce St. & took him by the arm, at which time Manse pulled gun. Manse's mom Lau Bailey also testified. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 770 | 20 | Order A Copy |