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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].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1876 | J. D. Isham v. State | Roane | Assault with Intent to Kill |
For assault with intent to kill on George Cook. Philip Wilson also took part in assault but was tried separately. |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1654 | 63 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1876 | State v. William Allen & William C. Allen | Williamson | Assault with Intent to Kill |
The defendants were accused of assaulting John Jones. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 19 | 15 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1876 | State v. Gabe Hunter | Shelby | Assault with Intent to Kill |
Defendant's intended victim was Jess(?) Watkins. |
West | Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 71 | 0 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1876 | State v. Simon Huddleston | Clay | Assault with Intent to Kill |
Isaac Johnson made a violent threat to Simon Huddleston, calling him a "g*d d*mned rascal," and stated he intended to kick Huddleston. Their disagreement originated over the trade of tobacco while they were intoxicated. Allegedly Huddleston assaulted Johnson with a gun, intending to kill him. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 13 | 84 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1876 | State v. William E. Jones | Jackson | Assault with Intent to Kill |
Jones was accused of assault with intent to murder James W. Jones. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 18a | 64 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1876 | State v. Joby, alias J. H. Rambo | Marshall | Assault with Force and Arms |
Joby was accused of assaulting and killing James Edmondson. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 27 | 82 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1876 | State v. George W. Shrader | Warren | Assault with Intent to Kill |
Additional parties: James Rogers and W. T. Murry. Indicted for malicious stabbing of John Macon. |
Middle | Range: 20 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 29 | 77 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1876 | State v. Aaron M. Knight | Haywood | Assault with Intent to Commit Rape |
Victim was Julia Rogers. The defendant and victim both African American. |
West | Range: 84 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 85 | 0 | Order A Copy |