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 | 1856 | State v. James Peck & Mary Gibbs | Davidson | Slaves, Unlawful Assembly |
Defendants are "freepersons of color" who are accused with harboring a runaway slave named Jack. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 259 | 0 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1858 | State v. Isaac B. Letch | Maury | Slaves, Unlawful Assembly | Middle | Range: 32 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 273 | 0 | Order A Copy | |
| View Entry | 1866 | State v. John E. Medley | Warren | Slaves, Unlawful Assembly |
Defendant is charged with unlawfully assembling slaves on his property, providing them with liquor, and generally disturbing the peace. |
Middle | Range: 32 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 315 | 10 | Order A Copy |