Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry 1860 Aaron Prater et al. v. P. M. Rawlings et al. Rutherford Estate Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: Mary Prater Lewis C. Rawlings, William Mankin, Nellie Mankin, James Allman, Francis Allman, Archibald Fulks, John Rawlings, Louisa Rawlings, Mary Rawlings, Sally Rawlings, Ellen Rawlings, Joseph Rawlings, William Rawlings, Pleasant Jacobs, William Stokely, William Prater, Mary Prater. Additional Defendants: Matias Hoover, Marshall Rawlings, Mary Hoover.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 311 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 Alfred Stokes & wife Tempe & Ambrose Brewer & wife Elizabeth v. Ambrose Brewer & wife Susan et al Hawkins Estate Dispute

James Cope (dec), though married to Betsy, formed attachment ("inchoate & licentious intimacy") to Margaret Vaughn w/whom he had illegitimate child. After being tried for lewdness, Cope left TN for KY. After he died, dispute arose between Pla. (Cope's grandchildren thru deceased daughters) & Def. (children) re land (Home Place, Mill Place, store tract) Cope deeded to Def. (John, Andrew, Wm & Micajah Cope; Ritta Seals, Susan Brewer), reserving life estate to Cope & subj to maintenance for Betsy.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1208 103 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 David Cunningham, Claiborne Cunningham v. Alfred Cunningham, Margaret Cunningham Blount Estate Dispute

Plaintiff: Marshall C. Tipton. Bill of complaint against Moses and Margaret Cunningham. David Cunningham acted as exor. to Moses Cunningham, dec., 11 Oct. 1856. Both David and Claiborne Cunningham were residents of Monroe Co., TN. Moses Cunningham died intestate in Blount Co., grandchildren: Moses, Aaron, and Margaret; children of Cleveland Cunningham, dec., residents of MO. Estate included lands in the 7th Civil Dist. of Blount Co.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1204 119 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 D. H. White admr. Of Thomas Seats et al. v. William McIlwain et al. Humphreys Estate Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: Thomas Crafton, Sarah Crafton, William S. Bell, Nancy Bell, D. H. White - administrator of William and Thomas Seats. Defendant is guardian of William Seats. Mentions a slave named Abraham.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 291 48 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 Daniel J. McKee et al. v. James T. Haze et al. Wilson Estate Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: Drury McKee, William J. Tearsy and Eliza L Tearsy. Additional Defendants: Sarah McKee, John G. Thomas, Daniel Smith, Tresley Lester. Defendant Haze is also spelled Hayes at times in the case.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 291 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 Grant Ford, et al. v. Lark Ford, et al. Washington Estate Dispute

Other plaintiffs: Enoch Ford; Thomas Ford; Benjamin Ford; William Jackson; Nancy Jackson; Thomas Ford; Loyd Ford; Alexander Ford; Christian Eakle. Other defendants: Peggy Ford; Matilda Ford; Edy Ford; Amanda Ford; Rebecca Ford; Eliza Ford; Lewis Ford; Martha Ford; William Ford; Nelson Ford; Martha Ford; John Ford Jr.; Jane Ford; Rebecca Ford; Violet Ford; Charles Wesley; John W. Embry; Peggy Ford; Ann ford; Amanda Ford; Franklin Columbus; Ed Ford. Over estate of Loyd Ford, dec.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1174 31 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 George B. Gass, John F. Gass, William C. Gass, Samuel H. Babb & wife, Margaret Babb, Hezekiah B. Gass, James A. Gass,& Sarah Gass v. Henry M. Hankins & wife, Mary Ann (Gass) Hankins,& William C. Babb Greene Estate Dispute

Bill in equity. Estate of John Gass, dec., his son: Hezekiah B. Gass (d. 1836), exor. Deed of conveyance to properties of about 500 acres lying in Civil Dist. 12, Greene Co. Sarah was widow to Hezekiah B. Gass.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1204 36 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 George R. Todd, admr. v. Pleasant Doughty, et al. Meigs Estate Dispute

Disagreement over the estate of the late James Doughty who departed intestate. Surviving were his widow Rachel and other heirs: Pleasant Doughty; Margaret Jester, formerly Doughty; grandson James Anustead; Eleanor Doughty, wife of W. O. Martin; James Doughty; Martha Doughty; Thompson Doughty; and Ruth Hutchison, formerly Doughty, wife of William Hutchison. The Martins transferred their stake to children Matilda J. and Harriet E. Martin.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1214 48 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 H. L. Walling, admr. of James Northcutt v. Esther Northcutt et al. Warren Estate Dispute

Additional Defendants: Aorian Northcutt, Laura Northcutt, Harris Northcutt, William D. Northcutt, R. H. Mason

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 264 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 H. J. Montgomery et al. v. R. H. Caldwell et al. Bedford Estate Dispute

Deceased: John Reed. Add. Plaintiffs: John H. Reed, L. H. Reed, S. H. & Cynthia Ann Davis. Add. Defendants: Thomas H. Caldwell, John C. Caldwell.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 506 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 Henderson Hix & wife Catherine M. Hix & Mary H. Riggan v. David McCrosky et al Sevier Estate Dispute

Ignatius (d. 1837) & Matilda Riggan (d. 1840) left orphaned 4 minor children: Pla. Catherine & Mary & Defs John (now dec) & Henry, whose maternal grandpa Elijah Rogers (d. 1841) left 600-acre farm on French Broad & Little Pigeon Rivers, valued at $20,000 Rogers left widow Catherine (nee Clack, d. 1850) & other children (named in transcript, all Def.). Dispute over this land, of which Elijah's son-in-law Def McCroskey had taken possession, who Pla. allege was in league with son-in-law John Mullendon.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1205 132 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 James M. Davis & wife v. Kennedy, Winiford & Mary Lynch Overton Estate Dispute

Plaintiffs are the heirs of B. G. Bledsoe.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 262 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 James E. Horner et al. v. John C. Mickle Montgomery Estate Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: Thomas Mumford, administrator of Wilkins Watson dec., E. A. Watson, Daniel E. Watson, William H. Watson, Mathew Harris, Judith Harris, H. H. Roberts, Lucy Jane Roberts, James Norman, Ann E. Norman, John Watson, George Watson, Edwin Watson, Wilkins Watson, Sally Virgina Watson. A slave named Jenny is part of the estate.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 291 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 John Taliafero & wife & et al. v. George D. Wright & et al. Roane Estate Dispute East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1191 108 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 John B. Tipton et al.v. George P. Tipton et al Monroe Estate Dispute

Additional parties listed in file. Plaintiff is the executor of the will of Johnathan Tipton (dec.). Issue over the funds, real estate, and slaves owned by J. Tipton's estate and the provisions certain minors, grandchildren of the deceased, and his widow are entitled to under the will in question.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1206 28 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 John Devault & Benjamin Cloud v. Sterling J. Barnard; Sterling J. Barnard v. John Devault, Benjamin Cloud, et al. (cross bill) Claiborne Estate Dispute

George W. Barnard died leaving widow Sally & 5 minor children John, Polly, Nancy, Sterling, Louza. As executor, Sterling asked Circuit Court for permission to sell estate land, which it granted. pla. Cloud bought said land, executing note w/pla. Devault as security. Dispute arose over payment of note & whether Circuit Court's authorization to sell land was proper since estate beneficiaries were minors.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1214 63 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 John F. Langmire, Guardian, et al. v. William Burris, et al. Campbell Estate Dispute

Plaintiff William Burris, a minor, sued over the estate of his father, also William Burris. Other children involved in the land division were sons Oliver and Wilburn, minors; and Peter and Willis, who were of age. Peter and Wiilis sold what they believed was their share of the land. Widow Elizabeth Burris was willed horses, sheep, milk cows, and hogs.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1214 70 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 L. M. King & Jacob R. Crumley v. The President & Directors of the Bank of Tennessee et al. Sullivan Estate Dispute

Additional defendants: Rebecca C. Dulaney, E.R. Dulaney, Louisa M. Dulaney, Joseph Dulaney, William C. P. Henry Dulaney, James G. Gammon and L.G. Dryden. Plaintiffs endorsed a bill of exchange between Dulaney and the defendants. The Bank of Tennessee received a judgment against B.L. Dulaney for the Bill of Exchange but Dulaney died before judgment was rendered. Plaintiffs seek to have debt paid with Dulaney's estate.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1208 29 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 Polly Smith v. Harrison Smith, exe. of George Harrison Warren Estate Dispute Middle Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 311 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 Reece Porter et al. v. John W. Greer et al. Bedford Estate Dispute

Additional Plaintiffs: William Porter, Stephen Porter, Elizabeth Porter and Sarah Porter. Additional defendants: Thomas S. Mayes, and William Carlisle. Additional party: John Talliaferro and Benjamin Talliaferro

 Middle Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 264 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 Robert Nickson v. James Toney et al. Smith Estate Dispute

Additional Defendants: William Nickson.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 291 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 Samuel Rankin & Alfred Swafford, admrs. Of Aaron Swafford, dec. v. Creditors & Heirs Bledsoe Estate Dispute

The assets of Aaron Swafford, dec. are insufficient to pay debts and liabilities of the estate. He was also indebted to various other firms and individuals. Rankin and Alfred Swafford charge that defendants have no right to three slaves (Rachael, Lizzie, and Andrew), and that they be sold with the proceeds going toward the payment of debts. They also wanted any remaining assets after debt was paid to be distributed among the creditors. There are many defendants in this case.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1201 76 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 William Lewis v. Solomon Chiles Knox Estate Dispute

Henry Chiles, Sr. died, his land willed to his brother Paul. The rest of the estate was to be divided between many heirs. Solomon Chiles began business dealings with others under the pretense that he spoke for all of the heirs. However, they were not in agreement. Suit concerns land Lewis & Chiles were trading, and their disagreements about title.

 East Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 9 71 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 W. W. Reynolds v. D. H. Cummings, admr. Knox Estate Dispute

George F. Reynolds, deceased, owned valuable estate in lands and Negros. Plaintiff is sued to recover his share in said estate. Plaintiff sold Daniel McCallum, deceased, his share of Negros of the estate for the land & $300. McCallum gave his bond for the land but never the $300. After McCallum passed, the defendant was made administrator and has suggested insolvency of the estate.

 East Range: 9 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1207 35 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 W. T. Chrisman & wife v. Josephus Bittick Williamson Estate Dispute Middle Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 291 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 William Mullinix, admr., et al. v. Robert Pickens, et al. Washington Estate Dispute

Mullinix was administrator of James Pickens, deceased. Dozens of heirs and others involved, surnames including Osborne, Golding, Fink, Birdwell, Hale, Hunt, Hays, Baxter, English, Hall, Crabtree, Easley, Brit, Basket, Headrcik, Stearnes, Conkins. Closely-related case in Box ET 1138.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1175 166 Order A Copy
View Entry 1860 William P. Jones & wife, Manilla, et al. v. Thomas M. Jones, admr., et al.. Jefferson Estate Dispute

Estate of William P. Jones, Jefferson Co., died intestate. Defendants: Thomas M. Jones; Mary Jones, widow - since married & wife of Robert P. Sharp - citizens of Monroe Co. Plaintiffs: William P. Jones and wife, Manilla; James H. Jones. Plaintiffs engaged in a business in Woodlawn- James H. Jones & Co. Mention of M.A. M. Cassady (see ET #7).

 East Range: 9 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1219 18 Order A Copy