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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 | 1916 | Andrew Swift v. Agnes Swift | Shelby | Petition for Divorce |
The parties were married in July 1913 and lived together until October 1913 when the defendant wilfully deserted the plaintiff without reasonable cause. The plaintiff states he provided the defendant with all amenities and treated her kindly. |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1501 | 171 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1922 | Arthur Hill v. Della Hill | Shelby | Divorce |
Couple was married on Sept. 3, 1913 and separated on March 13, 1922. Arthur Hill claimed that Della Hill was committing adultery. Includes printed "Statement of Case, Assignment of Errors, Brief and Argument" filed by Della Hill. |
West | Range: 78 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1706 | 250 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1891 | Andrew J. Seydell v. Ida Dickinson Seydell | Shelby | Divorce |
Both married in New Haven, Ohio (Huron Co.), 1 June 1876. Moved to Tennessee in February 1888. Hon. L. H. Estes, Judge, Circuit Court of Memphis. |
West | Range: 83 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 329 | 22 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1928 | Augusta de St. Aubin v. Albert de St. Aubin | Shelby | Divorce |
Couple was married in New Orleans on July 31, 1917. Couple had on daughter, Dorothy May de St. Aubin who was born in in 1922. plaintiff claimed that defendant had illegally obtained a divorce from her in 1925 in Tipton County although he never lived there Plaintiff also claimed that defendant had married Nina O'Neill King in 1926. Plaintiff asked for an absolute divorce as well as custody of their daughter. Housed in 2 folders. |
West | Range: 77 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1944 | 338 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1926 | Bertie Toler Sutton v. Earnest W. Sutton | Shelby | Divorce |
Parties were married on December 26, 1912 in Heber Springs, Arkansas and moved to Memphis in November 1922. They had one child, Earnest W. Sutton, Jr. Plaintiff claims defendant abandoned her and was asking for a divorce. Defendant denies her claims of abandonment and claims she committed adultery with A. R. Jones. |
West | Range: 77 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1789 | 113 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1910 | Carrie R. Wolf v. Jacob F. Wolf | Shelby | Divorce | West | Range: 80 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1237 | 289 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1931 | Daisy Hall v. Willie Hall | Shelby | Divorce |
Willie and Daisy Hall (alias Daisy Robinson), married in 1930 in Memphis. Daisy accused Willie of cruel and inhuman treatment and said it would be unsafe for her to continue living with him. Willie alleged that Daisy was a bigamist, and the abuser, and said their marriage in 1930 was not legal. Daisy had one child, Sara Henry (born out of wedlock with another man who she never married), who was married at the time of this court case. 2 folders. |
Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2055 | 108 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1932 | Elizabeth Gibson v. James Gibson | Shelby | Divorce |
Plaintiff sued for divorce on the grounds of abandonment, fraud, and misrepresentation. |
West | Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2077 | 68 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1899 | Fredercka Koenig v. James L. Koenig | Shelby | Divorce | West | Range: 82 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 677 | 66 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1898 | Gottfried Juette v. Olga Juette | Shelby | Divorce | West | Range: 82 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 676 | 209 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1919 | Helen Byrne v. Lewis Byrne, alias Edward Miles | Shelby | Divorce |
The defendant and plaintiff were married in 1906. In 1914 they went to South America where the defendant fraudulently entered a divorce suit against her and obtained a divorce by publication under an assumed name. Once the divorce was obtained, the defendant married a woman with whom he had been having an affair. Complainant has no means of support and is seeking permanent alimony of $25000.00 and an injunction preventing defendant from removing any property. |
West | Range: 78 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1687 | 308 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1905 | Ida McMillan v. Charles S. McMillan | Shelby | Petition for Divorce |
Ida McMillan is seeking a divorce from husband Charles S. McMillan for cruel and inhuman treatment. They have a 7 old son together named Charles Lee McMillan. Mr. McMillan claims his wife has been with many men and not true to her marital vows or duties. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1008 | 425 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1901 | Jordan Rowell v. Lou Rowell | Shelby | Divorce | West | Range: 81 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 762 | 46 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1902 | J. C. Bedford v. R. A. Bedford | Shelby | Divorce | West | Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 830 | 15 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1927 | James Hill Early v. Margaret B. Early | Shelby | Divorce |
Mrs. Early filed for a divorce from her husband based on the grounds of "cruel and inhuman treatment; the offering of indignities to her person and abandonment and non-suport." The Earlys were married on November 8, 1922, in Nashville. Mrs. Early "found certain letters that had been rceived by the defendant from a young woman in Missississippi which clearly indicated an affair." |
West | Range: 77 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1886 | 222 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1892 | Kate Strait v. H. B. Strait | Shelby | Divorce |
Kate Strait claims her husband physically and verbally abuses her. |
West | Range: 83 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 363 | 72 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1905 | Leora Hamilton v. G. P. Hamilton | Shelby | Divorce | West | Range: 81 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 763 | 98 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1929 | Lois K. Riley v. W. Hicks Riley | Shelby | Divorce |
Mrs. Riley sought a divorce on grounds of adultery. She had evidence that on July 24-25, 1928, her husband was occupying a room at the Lafayette Hotel in Little Rock, Arkansas, with a woman registered as his wife. |
West | Range: 77 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1954 | 183 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1931 | Mrs. Dorothy Broch v. Augustus A. Broch | Shelby | Divorce |
Pltf. and dfnt. were married in Alton, IL Aug. 2, 1922, and moved to Memphis in 1927. They separated and did no cohabitate after Sept. 21, 1929. Married produced one child, Billie Inez Broch (aged 5 at trial). The night of the 21st, dfnt. beat the pltf. and kicked her out of the house. The next day he attempted another attack and was prevented, but ultimately he assaulted her in Galloway Park. In Feb. of 1929, he threatened her life with a gun. In 2 folders. |
West | Range: 77 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 2103 | 281 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1903 | Margaret L. Banning v. Alberto L. Manning | Shelby | Divorce | West | Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 844 | 14 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1910 | Maggie Montgomery v. Louis Montgomery | Shelby | Petition for Divorce |
Louis Montgomery is asking for a divorce for Maggie Montgomery. He claims that she deserted him and went to live with her mother and refuses to return. He also claims that she has threatened his life. |
West | Range: 80 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1056 | 24 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1914 | Mimi F. Haber v. E. A. Haber | Shelby | Divorce |
E. A. Haber claims Mimi deserted him two years prior to the filing of divorce proceedings and, at the time of filing, she is living in the state of Missouri. Mrs. Haber claims that her husband abused her. Mrs. Haber's full name is Wilhelmina D. H. Haber. Additional names associated with the case: Mrs. Minna Firmin, Louisa Hoerr, Josephine Seidel, and Emma Fechner. It could not be determined from the case materials if the Habers had children at the time of their divorce. |
West | Range: 79 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1368 | 24 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1933 | Mrs. Elsie Blackwood v. Clarence Blackwood | Shelby | Divorce |
Pltf. and dfnt. were married April 2, 1927 in Memphis, but soon moved to MS. Couple had one child, Vernon Lee Blackwood (aged 3 at trial). Dfnt. moved back to Memphis Oct. 15, 1930, securing a job, but sending no support to pltf. or child. After no support and separation, pltf. filed for divorce. |
West | Range: 77 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 2120 | 44 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1906 | Miriam Nelson Harris v. Edward R. Harris | Shelby | Divorce |
Divorce and custody of daughter, Miriam Harris, for reasons of domestic abuse. _ folders. |
West | Range: 80 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1027 | 599 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1910 | Mrs. Ollie Moore Singleton v. J. W. Singleton | Shelby | Divorce |
Cause of action: divorce and injunction. The case is in 2 folders. |
West | Range: 80 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1237 | 631 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1929 | Mattie Powell Gookin v. William A. Gookin | Shelby | Divorce |
The case materials state that the Gookins had two children at the time of the divorce suit: Ben Gookin (one year old at the time of the case) and A. W. Gookin (seven years old at the time of the case). Mrs. Gookin sought full custody of the two children. |
West | Range: 77 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 2021 | 116 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1927 | Maggie Douglass v. D. D. Douglass | Shelby | Divorce |
Married in March 1920, Maggie moved out in June 1922. After moving out she twice attempted to file for divorce for cruel and inhumane treatment, but was denied. D. D.filed this bill for divorce on the same grounds, based only on the two previous attempts. Housed in 2 folders. |
West | Range: 77 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1930 | 297 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1922 | O. S. Branch v. Olive B. Branch | Shelby | Divorce |
O.S. Branch was seeking divorce from his wife, Olive, for cruel and inhumane treatment. Olive frequently called O.S. a "liar", "damned liar", or "double-damned liar", accused him of consistent infidelity without evidence,and also referred to him as a "low down, country clod-hopper." Her appeal is included in the files. Housed in 3 folders. |
West | Range: 78 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1709 | 342 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1908 | Sallie Carroll v. Henry A. Carroll | Shelby | Divorce |
The defendant was merchant of general merchandise and owned considerable property in Memphis. Survey plat map included. |
West | Range: 81 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 972 | 327 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1936 | Viola Jeanette Thompson v. Henry Clay Thompson | Shelby | Divorce |
Pltf. sued for divorce citing abandonment and neglect. Children: Minor Gray Thompson, May Elizabeth Thompson. |
West | Range: 76 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 2227 | 46 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1902 | Vaughn Townsend Morrison v. John A. Morrison | Shelby | Divorce | West | Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 815 | 331 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | Virginia Scurlock v. Robert Scurlock | Shelby | Divorce | West | Range: 83 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 321 | 64 | Order A Copy | ||
View Entry | 1898 | W. H. Maydwell v. Emily Maydwell | Shelby | Divorce |
W. H. Maydwell seeks divorce from his wife Emily for leaving their home and refusing to return for a period of two years. She states she refuses to live in his mother's home any longer. |
West | Range: 82 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 666 | 140 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1905 | William C. Smith v. Marion R. Smith | Shelby | Divorce |
William charging adultery as cause in his divorce. Accused wife of having intimate relations with J. D. Woodard (or Woodward). However, he admitted that he also was untrue "Just as often as nature would permit." Wife alleged that he was guilty of "cruel inhuman treatment and had become a habitual drunkard." He amended his bill to include Marion's adulterous night w/Dr. J. K. Blackburn in Nashville. Also mentioned is their son, Rockwell. |
West | Range: 81 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 912 | 545 | Order A Copy |