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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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| View Entry | 1881 | A. P. Gwynne, admr. v. Y. N. Estes, et al. | Shelby | Estate Settlement |
Gwynne was administrator of the estate of S. D. Mongurn. Additional Defendant: J. H. Doan, D. H. Campbell, C. W. Edmonds, E. T. Campbell, S. Feucht, Jacob Block, C. A. Dammon, and Gabe Klein. |
West | Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 183 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | Alfred J. Black, Cuba H. Black v. Frank Trimble | Fayette | Estate Settlement |
Estate of Leander Black, dec., Alfred J. Black, exor., 350 acres of land in Fayette Co. near Williston. Green Reed, dec., father of Mrs. Cuba H. Black. Cover page states "Vol. 1," ?. Evidently, two other volumes in another WT box. (See WT Box 163) |
West | Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 175 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | Belle V. Oldham v. Columbus Hurd et al | Shelby | Estate Settlement |
Additional defendant: Alice L. Oldham |
West | Range: 82 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 606 | 188 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | Christian Dieterle v. George Lynsden, admr. of Charles Leitanberger | Davidson | Partnership Settlement |
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Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 57 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | David T. Varnell et al.v. John Loague, admr. Gray Varnell, dec. | Shelby | Estate Settlement |
Additional Plaintiffs: A. J. Conant & wife, Katie Conant, Mary A. Cooper, and -- Russell, all of KY. All plaintiffs brothers & sisters of Gray Varnell who died ca. 25 Jan. 1881. Exception, brother-in-law A. J. Conant. Also mentioned: Joseph Varnell, brother in MO & sister, Mrs. Bolin of TX, dec., left children to share in the estate. Gray Varnell had no relatives in TN. |
West | Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 165 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | E. W. Smartt & P. C. Isabell v. A. J. McElroy, admr., et al. | Coffee | Debt Settlement |
Other defendants: Mrs. M.M. Hill, J.P. and Nettie Kelton, S.E. Carnes, J.M. Carnes, and Ida Rodgers. W.D. Carnes died intestate, leaving unsettled liens on his property. This is an effort to settle certain debts through the sale of some of that land. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 58 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | F. G. Davis, et al.v. R. T. Davis, et al | Wilson | Estate Settlement |
Estate of I. F. Davis. Additional plaintiffs: J. W. Davis, N. V. Davis. Additional defendants: Elizabeth Jackson, Asa Jackson, W. P. Davis, Sallie Davis Young, Finis Young, Mattie Davis, Ella Davis, Kate Davis, James [Davis]. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 627 | 92 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | George F. Akers v. Albert Akers et al. | Davidson | Property Settlement |
Concerns ownership of a house and lot in Nashville. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 67 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | George W. Robinson, admr. v. W. S. Moore, et al. & Mary E. Moore by next friend, Thomas Yancy v. W. S. Moore, et al. | Gibson | Estate Settlement |
Plaintiffs: S. Hill, S. B. Williams. Defendants: R. H. Goodman, L. C. Baker, Jane E. Baker. Additional parties: F. Goodman, dec. |
West | Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 181A | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | Haywood Kinley admr. for Henry Kinley, dec. v. William Riley& W. G. Crank | Gibson | Debt Settlement | West | Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 185 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1881 | James A. Anderson, admr. v. J. H. Hedges et al. | Shelby | Estate Settlement |
Anderson is the administrator of Caroline Hedges, deceased. Dispute concerns certain items in the possession of surviving family members and the payment of debts related to the estate. File includes a small number of legal briefs. |
West | Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 163 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | J. M. Baulch v. Parilee Betts | Crockett | Debt Settlement |
Other party: W. H. Biggs |
West | Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 181 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | John P. Mathewson, et al.v. Mariah L. Curier, et al | Henry | Estate Settlement |
Plaintiffs: Mariana Mathewson. Defendants: John T. Curier |
West | Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 181A | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | Joseph H. Thompson et al. v. Milford E. Doolin et al. | Davidson | Estate Settlement |
Other plaintiff: James Oscar Hamilton. Thompson & Hamilton represent themselves and other owners & shareholders of the Nashville & Sulphur Spring Co. Other defendants: J. T. Finney, Mary A. E. Finney, Howard Garner, E. Thompson Garner, the Nashville & Sulphur Spring Co., & Edward Gannaway, administrator of T. M. Doolin, deceased. The will of Fielding P. Cook plays a significant role in this case. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 651 | 77 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | John L. & Thomas M. Sehon v. George E. Maney, et al. | Davidson | Estate Settlement |
Thomas Maney died in 1864, leaving all his property to wife Rebecca. She died testate in 1866. Those involved: William B. Maney, James D. Maney, H. A. Huntingdon, Bettie M. Kimberly, John L. Sehon Jr. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 657 | 163 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | Joseph H. Dodd, et al. v. L. B. Gaston, et al. | Shelby | Estate Settlement |
Joseph H. Dodd of Polk Co., GA; Nancy Dickens of Luss Co., GA; Elizabeth Dickens & her husband James of Anderson Dist., SC; Ellinor Speed & husband Michael, Abbville Dist., SC; John, Robert and Leroy Allen- heirs of Margaret & Robert Allen, Sr., IN; M.T., James N., John W., Caroline, Rowena and Thomas Dodd- heirs to Rebecca Dodd of GA. Defendants: Geo. Hudnall, H. Lillman, A.J. White of Shelby Co. L.B. Gaston, admr. of James Dodd, dec. Properties in Shelby Co. |
West | Range: 84 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 103 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | James Fitzgibbon v. John Fitzgibbon et al. | Shelby | Estate Settlement |
Unable to determine additional defendants. James A. Anderson admr. of Michael Fitzgibbon, dec. |
West | Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 164 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | J. D. Trimble v. Frank Johnson et al. | Haywood | Debt Settlement |
Additional Defendants: Eliza Johnson, wife Frank Johnson and F. B. Ragland, Trustee. |
West | Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 171 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | J. W. Porter v. B. F. Harrison, et al. | Carroll | Estate Settlement |
Additional defendants: W. B. Grizzard, E. J. Kyle- both citizens of Carroll Co. Harrison had been made court-appointed guardian of Porter, an infant in 1868. Suit alleges defendants owe plaintiff (Porter) monies owed him by estate. |
West | Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 175 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | Margaret A. Whitthorne et al. v. A. Frierson et al | Bedford | Estate Settlement |
Additional parties: John W . Cowan, William J. Fillicid, J. Curran, Bertie Lee Whitthorne, Eliza Jane Atmoud, Dr. Le Grand Atmoud. House was destroyed during the Civil War. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 158 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | Martha A. Owen, et al. v. Lida Owen, et al. | Shelby | Estate Settlement |
Additional plaintiffs: J. J. Dubose, trustee. Additional defendants: Augustus Owen, Wm. Owen, Mary F. Owen, Sallie Owen, Miles Owen, T. B. M. and Annie M. McEwen, John and Martha Pinckney, Martha Smith, etc. |
West | Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 165 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | Nicholas Hale v. W. P. York et al. | Shelby | Debt Settlement |
This case concerns payment of the remaining amount due from a land sale after the death of one of the parties. Other names in the case: Mrs. W. L. York and her children; the children of W. P. York and his former wife Elizabeth York. |
West | Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 162 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | Robert C. Brinkley v. D. H. Poston, admr., et al. | Shelby | Estate Settlement |
Co-defendants: John O. Greenlaw, dec.; Sarah E. Greenlaw; George & Kate Peters; Minnie, Evelina, & Madge Peters (minor children); James L. & Anna L. Guion; Sarah Olive Greenlaw; W. B. & Fannie Greenlaw; Sallie, Fanny, & Annie Greenlaw (minor children) This is a complex settlement, involving a successful contracting business as well as personal inventory. The personal items have been exhausted in the settlement of debts, and further debts exist. |
West | Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 180 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | State, for the use of Buckner Ryan v. Tazewell Hyde, et al. | Davidson | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Buckner Ryan served as the administrator of Napolean Hyde, a Confederate soldier that issued a deed of trust to his brother, the Defendant, for a tract of land, before joining the army. He was subsequently killed at the Battle of Shiloh. Additional Defendants: H.C. Drake and James R. Drake. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 57 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | state et. al. v. John C. Farr, admr. of J. F. Coe, et. Al.& Eli Green v. John C. Farr | Wilson | Estate Settlement |
Additional plaintiffs: Calvin Kelly, S.C. Williams & wife Fannie Williams, B.D. Green & wife Elizabeth Green, Commodore Kelly, H.L. Pickett, Admin. For Martha E. Davis, dec. Deals with estate of Jesse F. Coe. Additional defendants: E.I. Golladay, John D. Owen, T.J. Stratton, B.J. Tarver, J.A. Lester, W.T. Cartwright, J.M. Johnson, W.P. Bandy, G.H. Glenn, Jr., J.G. Philpot, T.J. Drennon, J.M. Anderson, R.A. Marrs, J.H. Ramsey, C.T.L. Hewgley, and others. |
Middle | Range: 34 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 629 | 135 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | Sarah C. Perry v. John Perry Jr. et al. | Maury | Lien Settlement |
Case file appears incomplete. Additional parties: J. W. Allen. Additional Litigants (unclear positions on the cause): R. J. Perry, F. W. Siddens |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 57 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | Serena Hoff et al. v. Harrison Guffey et al. | Fentress | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Additional Complainants: S. H. Pile, Robert Hurst. Additional Defendant: G. Moody, G. S. Kingston, James Crockett, William S. Hill, David Bealy, Francis Crockett. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 65 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | Samuel Mosby, et al. v. James L. Goodloe, exe., et al.. | Shelby | Estate Settlement |
Plaintiffs: J. D. Williams. Additional defendants: R. C. Binkley, dec., John Overton, trustee, Hugh L. Binkley, Elizabeth M. Binkley, James M. Binkley, Bettie Binkley, Robert C. Binkley, Lucille Binkley, Wm. Binkley, Hugh L. Binkley. |
West | Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 165 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | Swaney B. Drury, admr. of William C. Drury, dec. v. John A. LaForge, admr. of Mrs. Susan E. Drury, et al. | Shelby | Estate Settlement |
William C. Drury, deceased 5 September 1878, intestate. He had been married at one time to Mrs. Susan E. Weatherford- who died 4 July 1878. Suit alleges "common law marriage." Surviving relatives suit for estate. |
West | Range: 84 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 176 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | Thomas G. Boyd v. Williams & Paxton, admr. of A. W. Boyd, dec., et al. | Monroe | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
Boyd's estate owed money to Thomas G. Boyd. Thomas sued to recover the debt due from the sale of personal property & land. Suit sought to clarify whether or not A. W. Boyd attempted to defraud Thomas by hiding money & property that could be used to pay the debt. Additional defendants: Mary Williams, Carrie Paxton, N. A. Boyd, Joseph L. Boyd, Willie V. Boyd, and Ida M. Boyd. Four additional folders located in ET 1676 and two in ET 1929. |
East | Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 11 | 1639 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | Warren & Moore et al. v. Kate Badoux, et al. | Davidson | Estate Dispute/ Settlement |
J. S. Badoux was Kate's husband before he died. Consolidated causes with "Second National Bank v. Kate Badoux et al." and "Kate Badoux v. F. Villman(?) et al." |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 66 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | William Blackman, et al.v. Mrs. E. P. Hutcherson, admr. | Madison | Estate Settlement |
Additional plaintiffs: J. W. Blackman. Additional parties: W. C. Hutcherson, dec., William M. Hutcherson, Nannie W. Herren, Laura Read, Thomas Read, Rebecca Henderson, William Henderson, H. W. McCarry, William Hill, J. R. Wilson |
West | Range: 83 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 229 | 51 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | William C. Roadman v. Joseph Hurley et al. | Cocke | Estate Settlement |
W. C. Roadman died, and C. R. Roadman was his administrator. The estate tried to sell a plot of land belonging to William, as ordered in a previous decree. However there was an issue with the chain of title, and the land was discovered to be encumbered. Both John Hurley and Joseph Hurley are mentioned. Additional defendants: Andrew Ramsey and William Boyers. See ET 2024 for additional part of case. |
East | Range: 5 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 18a | 182 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | W. H. Trafford v. James Hamilton et al. | Davidson | Estate Settlement |
Additional parties: Francis M . Ezell, Mary Jane Ezell, Francis Hays Ezell, John N. Bigger, A. J . Baker |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 158 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | William Bussell et al. v. Seth Thomas et al. | Perry | Debt Settlement |
Plaintiffs: A. D. Smith, W. K. Lewis, Wesley Hunt, J. S. Coleman, H. M. Ledbetter, C. H. Young, Daniel Starbuck, J. M. Dodson. Defendants: J. H. Thomas |
West | Range: 84 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 131 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1881 | W. A. Godfrey v. James A. Galbraith | Greene | Partnership Settlement |
Godfrey was surviving partner of the Godfrey and Stevens firm. Galbraith brought a complaint of debt against Godfrey, but Godfrey insists that the note upon which Galbraith sued was executed by former partner John N. Stevens dec. after the dissolution of the firm, and without his knowledge. |
East | Range: 18 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1959 | 28 | Order A Copy |