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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].
Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1849 | State v. Thomas J. Wynne | Montgomery | Murder | Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 229 | 50 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1849 | State v. William Holly | Davidson | Murder |
Holly, a "free boy of color," killed Jack Burnett, "a free man of color," by throwing a rock & striking Burnett in the head. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 229 | 38 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1849 | State v. Anthony Davis | Hamilton | Murder |
Wm Anderson passed by graveyard 1/4 mile from Chattanooga when he heard noise & found dead body of James Allison. Davis & Allison were both from Pittsburg, PA (where Davis had wife & children) & the 2 men roomed together in TN at Robinson house. Jury found Davis not guilty of 1st degree murder but guilty of 2nd degree murder, & sentenced to 15 yrs. Others mentioned: Sweat, old man Taylor. Also mentioned: Dugger's Grocery. Davis asked SC for new trial based on exclusion of material witness. |
East | Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1167 | 32 | Order A Copy |