Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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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 | 1889 | State v. John Terrell & Maxey Terrell | Stewart | Murder |
John & nephew Maxey charged w/killing William Russell w/knife after attending church; fight occurred near church. Smith family (esp Mollie Smith, who was romantically linked to Maxey, and Russell's comments about it) was central to dispute that culminated in the killing. Witnesses: D.D.P. Philips (coroner), Smith family (Mollie's dad Henry, brother James, uncle Dick), Tom Freeman (Maxey's cousin), W.A. Freeman (Tom's dad), many others. |
Middle | Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 832 | 116 | Order A Copy |