Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry 1820 Andrew Anderson, et al. v. Samuel Stalcup, et al., R. P. Currin, Abraham Maury, et al. Sumner Estate Dispute

Estate of Robert Clark, who died intestate. Andrew Anderson and his wife, Dorcas; Samuel Anderson and his wife, Anna (Clark); Andrew Clark. Samuel Stalcup and his wife, Rachel (Clark)- former wife of Robert Clark, dec. Mentions property: Lot No. 54, town of Franklin.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 366 36 Order A Copy
View Entry 1816 Aaron Boyce, et al. v. Archibald Martin, et al. Sumner Estate Settlement

An inventory of the estate of Nicholas Boyce (dec.), Sumner Co., is included. Mentions properties including those on NW Square of Gallatin, Tenn., and sale of negroes in Natchez, Mississippi Territory. James Boyce, Elizabeth Boyce, Richard Boyce, Robert Desha, Benjamin Rawlings, William Boyer, James Boyer, Smith Hamborough, Needham Reynolds, James Holland, Allan Purvis, John George

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 212A 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1813 David Shelby v. Elijah Robertson, et al. Davidson Estate Dispute

David Shelby sued James Robertson, Bennett & Robert Searcy, & Sarah Robertson, exe's of Elijah Robertson who died in 1790. Before his death, Elijah had promised to sell Shelby an enslaved male between the ages of 12-25. Following his death Elijah had not yet delivered the enslaved person, so a suit was brought to recover him. Shelby rec'd a judgment to recover the amount through real estate owned by Rbtson. The heirs protested.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1a 10 Order A Copy
View Entry 1815 Irene Stephenson by next of friend, John Irwin v. Wilson Yandell, John Carr, James Turpin, Jesse Turpin Sumner Estate Dispute

In 1805 William Stephenson purchased land in Smith & Sumner counties from the Turpin brothers. Part of his payment was a horse, which soon died. Stephenson died in 1808 in Sumner County leaving widow Esther and daughter Irene. Esther married to John Irwin Dr. Wilson Yandle was admr. of the estate. Yandle & the widow sold the land, & Yandle bought most of it cheaply. Conflicting claims for the land were held by King Carr, John Carr & James Oglesby. Irene sued Yandle protesting the land was her inheritance.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 2 470 Order A Copy
View Entry 1842 Jefferson Barbee [Barbe], et al. v. William McMurry, et al. Bledsoe Estate Dispute

Began as an argument over the will of Matthew Barbee/Barbe, deceased. Original case commenced in 1835 in Marion County. Other plaintiffs: Matthew's widow, Rebecca, and their children Jeptha, Cintha, Narcissa, Calvin, Polly, and James. Other defendants: Jabez Jones, John Cunningham, Sr., and John D. Cunningham. David Rankin is also involved. Some pages are fragile, so ribbon binding was left intact.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1166 91 Order A Copy
View Entry 1814 Lilburn L. Henderson v. Alexander Richardson Davidson Estate Settlement

Additional parties: William Trigg, William King, George Simpson, Guy S. Trigg. This estate settlement involves a partnership of King, Carson & King and the firm of Trigg, King, & Richardson.

 Middle Range: 21 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 81 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1841 Mary Houston v. William Houston, et al. Washington Estate Dispute

Mary married John Houston in 1829, after allegedly becoming pregnant with his child twice. John died in 1839. He owned slaves: Daniel, Sandy, Leah, Elsey, Ned, Elba, Catherin, Eleanor, Amanda. Mary filed for alimony, but he claimed she had a relationship with John McCamy whom she tried to kill by hitting in the head with a rock. Mary "Polly" Rose Houston sued Wm's son John to be recognized as an heir to the estate.

 East Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 6 36 Order A Copy
View Entry 1809 Rebecca Sappington v. Roger Sappington Davidson Estate Dispute/ Settlement

Dr. Mark Brown Sappington died, leaving a large estate including enslaved people in Nashville. His second wife, Rebecca Boyce sued to retain the dower to the estate. Near the same time, Mark's brother Francis died also leaving an estate. Documents include an extensive probate inventory & sale sheet, detailing the belongings of the family (including detailed kitchen furniture) as well as detailing the community invested in the estate through the purchase of Mark's things.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1a 83 Order A Copy
View Entry 1818 Samuel Cummins v. George Fisher, et al. Williamson Estate Dispute/ Settlement

Hon. Nathaniel W. Williams, Judge, Court of Law & Equity, 3rd Circuit, Randal W. McGavock, Clerk of the Supreme Court of Errors and Appeals, 4th Circuit. Richard Trotter (dec.) resided in Rowan Co., NC. George Fisher is from Alabama Territory. Moses A. Locke, David Cummins, Richard Trotter, Jean Trotter, Silas Dinsmore

 Middle Range: 32 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 212A 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1827 Thomas Whiteside, admr. of Jenkin Whiteside v. Thomas Hickman& Daniel Ross Davidson Estate Settlement

The estate and debts of Jenkin Whiteside are being disputed between the two parties.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 361 11 Order A Copy
View Entry 1817 William King, et al. v. Charles S. Carson, et al. Davidson Estate Dispute

Plaintiffs: Thomas, Rachel, Mary, & Elizabeth King. Defendants: James, Margaret, Charles, Sarah, Jane, & John Bekam. John King, a partner in King, Carson & King mercantile, purchased land with his own money, then died. There were many descendants to bene- fit from the sale of this land. The estate was ordered to divide the lot into thirds, the descendants receiving a 3rd, Carson & Wm. King each a 3rd. Carson's family sued to be conveyed that 3rd. See related case in box MT 4.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 3a 47 Order A Copy
View Entry 1821 William Temple, Duncan Robertson, exe. Liston Temple, dec. v. Noble Osbourne Davidson Estate Settlement

Liston Temple was surviving partner in the firm of Temple, Gaines & Co., recovery of the amount of $98.25.

 Middle Range: 32 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 359 26 Order A Copy