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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 | 1857 | R. Fred James v. Tennessee & Alabama Railroad Co. | Williamson | Mistreatment of Slave |
Slavery. Summons for a plea of trespass for damages. Plaintiff lent slaves to defendant with conditions. Defendant did not follow conditions, nor return slaves to Plaintiff unharmed. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 260 | 34 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1860 | Randal W. McGavock v. Henry Bridges, et al. | Davidson | Mistreatment of Slave |
Other defendants: Lucy Bridges; Israel G. Hasbrook; Mary Hasbrook; D. D. Wendell. Plaintiff hired out a slave to defendants, who then "sub-hired" him out to someone else in breach of contract. Slave was injured while working as sub-hire. Randal William McGavock (1826-1863) served as Mayor of Nashville and Lt. Col. For the Confederacy during the Civil War. He was also the owner of Carnton Plantation in Franklin. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 264 | 0 | Order A Copy |