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View Entry 1894 (unknown) Knox Land, Sale of

Motion only. Case Name: Unknown. Court of Origin: Unknown. Land to be sold belongs to M. Roberts.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 99 2 Order A Copy
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 1878 (unknown) Sevier Land, Sale of

Exhibit only: Plat map of property bought by William Randles.

 East Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 99 2 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 1814 Armsteat Stubblefield v. Elijah Howell & Louis Payne Warren Land, Contract Dispute

Stubbelfield purchased acreage from Howell paying with notes in the amount of $500. Stubblefield had considerable debts. The case was filed to settle ownership of the property and to settle the debt.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 3 58 Order A Copy
View Entry 1828 Avery Reeves v. John Damron Franklin Land

Plaintiff & defendant purchased 556 acres in partnership and divided land between themselves. 136 acres of Reeves's land covered by older title & he had to purchase it for $495. Defendant fighting judgment that he reimburse Reeves for half the $495. 136 acres that Reeves purchase belonged to William P. Anderson.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 188 0 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 1845 Asa Todd v. Isaac Wimberly Cannon Land Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 236 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1852 Alexander C. Robertson v. Alice Robertson Davidson Land, Sale of Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 234 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 1872 Aaron Fussell et al. v. William Cason et al. Madison Wills/Land, Sale of

There are various other names mentioned in the case as part of the plaintiffs and defendants. Basically the case is over a deceased person's land--Henry Butler. Those who have some type of connection or claim to inheritance are disputing about selling the land. Some of the additional Plaintiffs are: B.F. Vantrice and Fannie Vantrice. Some additional defendants are: Emily Butler, James Williams, Heirs of Sarah Bennett--unknown, Heirs of Charles F. Baker--unknown.

 West Range: 84 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 21 0 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 1880 Augusta Manufacturing Co. v. W. M. Vertress Davidson Recovery of Land/Property Middle Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 60 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 1878 A. J. McCorkle v. W. B. Stoveall et al. Gibson Land, Sale of

Additional defendants: Mrs. A. E. Stovall

 West Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 112 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1878 A. J. D. Thurston et al. v. The President & Trustees of the University of North Carolina Gibson Land, Sale of

Sale of land to the University of North Carolina. Plaintiffs: Mollie F. Thurston, Henry B. Thurston, Frank C. Thurston, Sallie K. Thurston

 West Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 122 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1898 A. A. Gordon et al. v. Ora Gordon et al. Montgomery Land, Sale of

Defendants: Elma Gordon, Minnie Gordon, Charles Booth. Additional parties: James A. Gordon, dec., Josephine Gordon, Nannie B. Gordon, G. D. Hook, Laura Gordon, Aquila Harris. The plaintiffs requested the partition or sale of land in accordance with the will of James A. Gordon, dec.

 West Range: 37 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1209 29 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 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 1824 Andrew Erwin v. John B. Walker& Samuel Bird Bedford Land Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 365 17 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 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

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