James, Margaret, Charles, Sarah, & John Beckham, devisees of Charles T. Carson dec. v. William, Thomas, Rachel Mary, & Elizabeth King heirs to James King, dec.
Order:
Supreme Court Case Name:
James, Margaret, Charles, Sarah, & John Beckham, devisees of Charles T. Carson dec. v. William, Thomas, Rachel Mary, & Elizabeth King heirs to James King, dec.
Case Date:
1817
Court Origin:
Superior Court of Errors and Appeals
Cause/Crime:
Wills, Contested
Database - TN Research:
County:
- Davidson
Division:
Middle
Number of Pages:
22
Notes / Description:
Carson died bequeathing his estate to his nephews and nieces. Carson was a partner in King, Carson & King merchants. Wm. Beckham died indebted to the firm. Beckham wanted to make some money by selling the firm a lot on College Street in Nashville. The suit was filed to settle the estates and moneys owed by the estates. See related case in box MT 3a.