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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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| View Entry | 1883 | (?) v. Mary Evens Hudson | Rhea | Land and Title Dispute |
Folder contains a multi-page brief, that begins on page two, of evidence and supports claim of defendants. Some damage to upper parts of the papers in file. Additional parties: J. H. Evens, Joseph S. Evens, J. W. Truex, J. W. Gillespie, T. H. Evens, W. H. rockholt, Dr. J. G. Thomison, William Morgan. Plaintiff is unknown. |
East | Range: 5 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 21 | 12 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1885 | (unknown) | Unicoi | Land and Title Dispute |
Involving M. T. & W. J. Publes. No complete case summary included. Publes land dispute case |
East | Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 743 | 4 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | (unknown) | Land and Title Dispute |
Fragment only. Pages 329 & 330 from what may be part of a court transcript. Anderson Skillern & Joseph G. Smith mentioned. Skillern received land grant from the state 30 Sept. 1833. Plaintiff accused of having a fraudulent grant & no legal claim to land. |
East | Range: 8 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 816 | 2 | Order A Copy | ||
| View Entry | 1812 | Alexander McColloch v. Nimrod Manifee | Rutherford | Land and Title Dispute |
Manifee sold a drove of hogs to William Mitchell & Robert H. Dyer. No contract was made regarding payment. Alexander McCullough was named as their security.When they failed to pay, this suit was filed to recover moneyfrom McCullough as surety. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 2 | 12 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1851 | Andrew G. Pickett v. Martin W. Sloan, et al. | Smith | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Defendants: Archibald Sloan and Samuel T. Coker. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 232 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1874 | Alfred B. Pulliam & Eliza Pulliam v. William B. Wilkinson, et al. | Fayette | Land and Title Dispute |
Add. defendants: Maria Gray, Zebulun P. Gray, Harriet Gray, William Gray, Flora Gray, Stephen P. Holloway, Martha Finney, T. C. Finney, Martha Lee Smith, Mary W. Riley, John Riley, Page P. Finney, Nannie Winsett, Davis Winsett, Patie Finney, W. C. Finney defendants cont: Watkins Lee Finney; estates of William S. Gray, deceased and James Pettit, deceased. 2 folders |
West | Range: 84 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 12 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1872 | Andrew McKinley et al. v. Patrick Sherry et al. | Shelby | Land and Title Dispute |
Both Sherry and his co-defendant, Dennis Saxton, were from Shelby County. John McKinley died leaving two lots of land in Memphis. The plaintiffs include Andrew McKinley of New York, Luther T. Thurston of Kentucky, Mary Churchill of Louisville and her daughter Mary Moss Churchill, Julia January and her husband Derick A. January of St. Louis, and Robert M. Patton of Alabama. Plaintiffs allege that the lots were never sold to the defendants and that they obtained possession of them illegally. |
West | Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 15 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Asa Holder et al. by next friend, J. W. Thompson v. Josephine Lawson | Hamilton | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional plaintiffs: Ziegler Holder, and Ireka Holder. Defendants: Josephine Lawson. Writ states that deed dated 19 Dec 1901 is fraudulent. Orders land previously thought to belong to Lawson should be turned over to the Holders. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1a | 2 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | A. J. Simpson et al. v. Sallie Poe, et al | Franklin | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Plaintiffs: Fitzpatrick, Gregory & Davis, and A. S. Calyun. Additional Defendants: James Poe and Gregory Poe |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 34 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1876 | A. A. Barnard v. M. E. McAlister, et al. | Shelby | Land and Title Dispute |
The dispute concerns property that was part of a divorce settlement, and among several other things, the complainant accuses her ex-husband of fraud. |
West | Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 36 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1875 | A. B. Pulliam& wife v. W. B. Wilkinson, et al. | Land and Title Dispute |
Missing first 4 pages. 2 additional folders concerning this case are located in WT Box 12. |
West | Range: 84 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 32 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1814 | Asa Shute et al. v. Richard Hightower et al. | Lincoln | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional parties: James Vaulx, Armstead Stubblefield, Stephen Alexander, Gideon Pillow, David McGavock, Thomas Boaz, John Swaine, Green Woods. This case involves a dispute of ownership for a piece of land on the Elk River in Lincoln County. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 81 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1916 | Adrian Northcut v. George P. Blue, et al.. | Grundy | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional parties: N. F. Thaxton, B. P. Fry, L. Markham, Marshal Markham, J. P. Hughes, Newton Wiliford, A. R. McKenzie, Fred Schwoon, Jr., J. W. Fults, Nancy Lynn, Maria G. dewey, Adrian Northcut, Alfred Wiliford, Dock Jennings, Geo. K. Fults, Frank Smartt, G. T. Lynn, L. H. Northcut, Sam Fults, E. F. Williams, N. F. Thaxton. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 98 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1914 | A. T. Nance et al. v. E. T. Parrott et al. | Overton | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional parties: Octavia Nance, Mary J. Nance, A. L. Nance, W. B. Nance, James Smith, Sarah C. Smith, Almirah B. Smith, Alice C. Smith, Stobert Jones, Simeon Lavender, H. M. Smith, |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 122 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1920 | A. R. McKenzie, et al. v. F. E. Lemma, et al. | Marion | Land and Title Dispute |
Plaintiffs: A. R. McKenzie, J. H. McKenzie, McKenzie and Son. Other defendants: J. B. F. Lowery, W. E. Wilkerson, J. T. Walker. 2 folders. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 129 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1914 | Ada Mcmillin v. G. W. Clements, et al. | Clay | Land and Title Dispute | Middle | Range: 21 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 133 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1921 | A. M. McCoin v. Lou McCoin | Jackson | Land and Title Dispute | Middle | Range: 21 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 154 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1855 | Allen Jones v. Hannah Jones, et al. | White | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Defendants: Jasper Anderson and Joseph Healdenfield. File also includes a contested will. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 247 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1857 | A. Morrisson v. W. P. Roberts | Davidson | Contract Dispute and Damages |
Roberts claims that Morrisson intentionally misrepresented his position as superintendent. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 253 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1856 | Alpha Young v. Adam Butler et al. | Warren | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Defendants: John James and A. Wheless. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 265 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1861 | A. Kline v. Elisha Long | Davidson | Land and Title Dispute | Middle | Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 305 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1860 | Allen Wallace v. B. Featherston, et al. | Bedford | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional defendants: Farwick Frazier, John Norville, John Newbill, and Richard Cardwell. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 315 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1866 | A. C. Cobbs v. Elizabeth C. Cobbs et al. | Giles | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Defendants: Andrew Alernatly, John Woldridge, Jesse Cobbs, Margaret Cobbs, Alison Cobbs, William Lainer, and Meredith Connelly. Case also includes a contested will. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 280 | 38 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1905 | Asa Holder, et al. by next friend v. Josephine Lawson | Hamilton | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional plaintiffs: Ziegler Holder, Ireka Holder, and J. W. Thompson. See also Box 1a. |
East | Range: 5 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 30 | 93 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1812 | A. L. Campbell v. John Seahorn | Jefferson | Land and Title Dispute | East | Range: 5 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 49 | 19 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1809 | Alexander Mahon v. Zachary Ayers | Roane | Land and Title Dispute |
Land in Roane County. Exhibit - Instrument conveying land from Thomas Hutchings. Appealed to the Supreme Court of Error and Appeals in Hamilton District. |
East | Range: 5 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 49 | 42 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1828 | Andrew Morrison v. The Nashville Bridge Company | Williamson | Contract Dispute and Damages |
The Nashville Bridge Co., represented by Jacob McGavock and Thomas Martin. Morrison was owner of a bridge across the Cumberland River at Nashville which he leased to the Nashville Bridge Co. under agreement that he was to receive "all tolls, issues and profits of the same for the term of one year." Road promised to be built from the north side of bridge to intersect with road to Page's Ferry. Plaintiff alleges profits denied. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 367 | 24 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1820 | Adam Meek v. J. Perriman | Jefferson | Land and Title Dispute | East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 58 | 36 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1819 | Augustine Jenkins v. Elizabeth Gilliand | Cocke | Land and Title Dispute |
Deposition only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 61 | 6 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1849 | A. E. Jackson v. C. H. Gillespie, et al. | Carter | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional defendant: N. G. Taylor. Others involved: E. E. C. Gillespie, C. R. Gillespie, and [?] G. Taylor Case file is incomplete. Index included. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 67 | 253 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1871 | A. S. Hudiburg v. George Yost, et al. | Knox | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Defendants: John Devers and L. M. Wester. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 65 | 267 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1854 | Adam Shown v. Enoch Whillock& Robert Hale | Washington | Land and Title Dispute |
Case file is incomplete; brief only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 71 | 26 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1878 | A. B. Cannon, et al. v. G. W. South & wife, et al. | Hamblen | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Cause of Action: Debt. Additional plaintiff: Thomas Walker. Additional defendants: Sallie E. South (wife of G. W.), John Tolbott, L. M. King, and O. C. King. Additional materials in ET 1976 (Range 18, Section H., Shelf 4). |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 78 | 142 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1814 | Anthony Sharp | Williamson | Land and Title Dispute |
Dispute also includes a contested will. Although discovered in the Eastern Division, this case names a county from Middle Tennessee. Case file is incomplete; petition and opinion only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 76 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1932 | A. E. Dearing v. The Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Company | Franklin | Land and Title Dispute |
Opinion only. Franklin County case found in East TN boxes. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 81 | 17 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1819 | Anderson v. Cross | Land and Title Dispute |
Case involves a dispute over a land grant. File references the Act of 1819, but no other date is listed. Case is incomplete; brief only. |
East | Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 86 | 2 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1920 | Arthur C. Langston v. J. H. Dinning | Maury | Land and Title Dispute | Middle | Range: 33 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 390 | 144 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1922 | Annie B. Snowden v. Lieberman, Loveman,& O'Brien | Davidson | Land and Title Dispute |
Lieberman, Loveman, and O'Brien is a partnership composed of Simon Lieberman, Adolph Loveman, and Andrew W. O'Brien. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 401 | 349 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1922 | American National Bank v. E. H. Murray, et al. | Davidson | Contract Dispute and Damages |
Although case was collected with the Eastern Division, it lists a Middle Tennessee County of origin. Case file is incomplete; brief only. Possibly related to case file in MT 442. Also included in ET OV 4 is an oversize account ledger dating 1909-1912. |
East | Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 93 | 13 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1922 | Andy Evans et al. v. Bruno Gernt et al. | Fentress | Land and Title Dispute |
Estate of John Hill, Sr., dec. Siddie Doss, heir to estate of John Hill. Hill's title to 400 acres of land dating from 1853. Hon. W. R. Officer, Chancellor, 4th Chancery Division. |
Middle | Range: 33 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 449 | 1789 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1891 | A. R. Thomas v. D. M. Irvin, exe. of John Irvin, dec. | Madison | Land and Title Dispute | West | Range: 83 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 330 | 519 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1889 | Anna T. Richards et al. v. Joel M. Hamby et al. | Morgan | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Defendants: Ivory Hamby, Thomas Carter, S. W. Ely, Joseph Sagebeer, and Edmund Baxter. Anna and her husband Henry B. Richards of Newark, New Jersey, sued the defendants to claim title and regain possession of a tract of land in Morgan County. The Richards claimed the defendants wrongfully claimed ownership and proceeded to take timber and otherwise disturb the tract for their own gain. Exhibit is an oversized map of land tracts in question. |
East | Range: 19 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1831 | 779 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1888 | A. J. Halliburton v. W. W. Wells | Haywood | Land and Title Dispute | West | Range: 83 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 423 | 24 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1927 | Arlington Bank& Trust Company v. George Robinson, et al. | Cumberland | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Defendants: Anna M. Gould, Albert H. Gould, Stella S. Gould, Sarah Ann Boughtin, E. N. Gould, Hattie M. Calhoun, S. M. Davenport and Harriet E. Davenport. |
East | Range: 6 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 350 | 153 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1897 | Amanda Blount& William Blount v. M. J. Strawn& N. J. Boggar | Lawrence | Land and Title Dispute | West | Range: 82 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 509 | 152 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1890 | A. Silberberg v. R. A. Lytle et al | Shelby | Land and Title Dispute |
Additional Defendant: R. A. Shields, partners in firm Lytle & Shields. Lytle, admr. for Sarah Morrison, dec.; defendants allege she deeded them a lot in Memphis as security for 823.85 debt. Her heirs sold A. Silberberg part of the land for $1600. Question as to whether Morrison had legal claim to land & whether heirs responsible for her debt. Heirs: Mattie A. Lighthart, husband John H. Lighthart, granddaughter Mattie A. Davis & son-in-law Harry Lighthart. |
West | Range: 82 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 566 | 312 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1895 | Armour Packing Co. v. National Cotton Seed Oil & Huller Co. | Shelby | Contract Dispute and Damages | West | Range: 82 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 649 | 135 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1901 | A. G. Jett, et al. v. Adam Forebaugh, et al. | Shelby | Contract Dispute and Damages |
The defendants are the owners of "Forebaugh & Sells Brothers Greatest United Shows." Contract dispute as to rental of properties for circus in Shelby Co. Hon. F.H. Heiskell, Chancellor, Shelby County TN. |
West | Range: 81 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 770 | 73 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1900 | Allen West Commission Company v. Carroll & McCallum | Chester | Contract Dispute and Damages |
J.W. Carroll, W.C. McCallum, defendants, applied for line of credit, $3,000 to $4,000, to be used if needed, with promise to ship cotton to complainant in case of failure to ship or pay commissions; agreement to ship cotton to complainant in St. Louis, MO Dispute over agreed compensation. Hon. Alvin G. Hawkins, Chancellor. |
West | Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 788 | 19 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1900 | Alice Woodfin v. L. Marks, et al | Madison | Land and Title Dispute | West | Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 802 | 15 | Order A Copy |