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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 | 1894 | General Kennedy, John Kennedy, Josephus Kennedy v. State | Hamblen | Murder, 1st degree |
The Kennedy’s were accused of murdering James Thomas Lowrie. The specifics are not known. Josephus was found not guilty and General and John were hung. John Kennedy is also listed as John Davis. The first trial was held in Marion and then the Kennedys appealed to have the trial moved because they felt the jurors were prejudiced. In the end only John was found guilty. |
East | Range: 18 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2011 | 34 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1875 | State v. William N. Berry | Hamblen | Murder, 1st degree |
Venue changed from Hawkins to Hamblen County. For beating, shooting, & killing Allice (alias Alice) Berry. Sarah Berry, Mary Berry, and Matilda Berry named as accomplices. Note on cover sheer says "to be hanged." |
East | Range: 20 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1622 | 83 | Order A Copy |