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Tennessee Petitions 1822 - 1823
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Adams, Thomas Petition from Western District (Henry County)
asking to form a new
county (Weakley County). Recommended to serve as Justice of
the
Peace: Joseph Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James
McNeely, Albert B. Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas
Adams, Elijah Standlye & John Webb.
Henry,
Weakley
1823 138
Adams, Thomas Petition of West Tennessee Territorial citizens
asking Joseph
Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James McNeely, Albert
B.
Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas Adams & Elijah
Standlye
be appointed as Justices of the Peace.
1823 146
Adkins, Jesse Petition of Jesse Adkins asking relief of court
cost on a charge for
which he was acquitted.
Campbell 1822 50
Adkins, John Petition from Lincoln County asking that a part of
their land be
annexed to Bedford County. Named in petition: James
McCullough,
Jonathan Floyd, John Adkins & Lewis Martin.
Bedford,
Lincoln
1822 22
Alldredge, (Captain) Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County
Justices of the Peace.
Named in petition: Captains George Graves, Alldredge, King
and
Clayton. Also named: Lewis Lutrell, William Alldredge,
William
Campbell, James Campbell, Matthew McClung, Robert Tindell,
&
John Doyal.
Knox 1822 9
Alldredge, William Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County
Justices of the Peace.
Named in petition: Captains George Graves, Alldredge, King
and
Clayton. Also named: Lewis Lutrell, William Alldredge,
William
Campbell, James Campbell, Matthew McClung, Robert Tindell,
&
John Doyal.
Knox 1822 9
Alley, David (Captain) Petition from Roane County asking for 1.)
the examination of school
lands and 2.) the prosecution of cases by justice of peace in
the
various captain’s companies. Named in petition: Captain
David
Alley.
Roane 1823 40
Anderson County Petition asking that a new county be formed by
taking parts of
existing Campbell, Claiborne, Grainger, Knox & Anderson
Counties. (Union County)
Anderson,
Campbell,
Claiborne,
Grainger,
Knox
1823 95
Anderson, Isaac Petition of Margaret Cunningham asking title to
a portion of land in
Hiwassee District. Named in petition: Isaac Anderson, James
Cunningham & Judge Keith.
McMinn 1822 78
Anderson, Richard Petition of 49 citizens of Maury County asking
that Richard
Anderson be permitted to build a fish dam on Duck River.
Maury 1823 44
Anderson, William Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land
claims by heirs of
Frederick Horgett and Scott Gray. Named in Petition: Charles
Robertson, William Randal, John Armstrong, Adam Masey, Isaac
Taylor, John Stocks, William Anderson, Richard Harris &
Edward
Tipton.
Maury 1823 51
Andrews, Cullens Petition of John C. McLemore for Cullens
Andrews & Sedgwick
Springs, heirs of Clemigill Cherry & Robert H. Wynn
regarding
land.
Davidson 1823 57
Armstrong, John Petition of James Conner regarding a North
Carolina land warrant.
Named in petition: William Polk, John Armstrong & Sarah
Davidson.
1822 18
Armstrong, John Petition of Jesse Benton regarding a land
warrant. Named in petition:
John Armstrong & Griffith Rutherford.
1823 48
Armstrong, John Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land claims
by heirs of
Frederick Horgett and Scott Gray. Named in Petition: Charles
Robertson, William Randal, John Armstrong, Adam Masey, Isaac
Taylor, John Stocks, William Anderson, Richard Harris &
Edward
Tipton.
Maury 1823 51
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Armstrong, Martin Petition of James Perry regarding conflicting
claims over a land
grant he purchased from Abner Niel. Named in petition:
Martin
Armstrong.
Hickman 1822 87
Armstrong, Martin Petition of William Spencer, heir of Thomas
Spencer, regarding a
land warrant obtained through Martin Armstrong’s office.
Rutherford 1823 34
Arthey, Elijah Petition of Sarah Arthey asking for a divorce
from her husband,
Elijah Arthey.
Bledsoe 1822 56
Arthey, Sarah Petition of Sarah Arthey asking for a divorce from
her husband,
Elijah Arthey.
Bledsoe 1822 56
Asher, William R. Petition of Captain Abraham Stow’s Company
recommending
William R. Asher & John Horton be appointed as Justice of
the
Peace.
Henry 1823 149
Aspy, William Petition of Thomas Fulton regarding land. Named in
petition: Elijah
Robertson, William Aspy, William Brown, James Gillespie,
Thomas
Carnes (?) & William Fulton.
Smith 1822 92
Babb, Elizabeth
Fitchjearl
Petition of William Babb asking for a divorce from his wife,
Elizabeth Fitchjearl Babb. Statements from John L. Doyle and
the
Baptist Church of Christ at Popular Springs Meeting House.
(79
supporting signatures.)
Robertson 1822 28
Babb, William Petition of William Babb asking for a divorce from
his wife,
Elizabeth Fitchjearl Babb. Statements from John L. Doyle and
the
Baptist Church of Christ at Popular Springs Meeting House.
(79
supporting signatures.)
Robertson 1822 28
Badgett, B. Petition asking a duplicate Land Grant be issued to
William Gibbs.
Other named in petition: Joseph Baker, Isaac Charles, Reubin
Tipton, B. Badgett, & Samuel Badgett.
Knox 1822 7
Badgett, Samuel Petition asking a duplicate Land Grant be issued
to William Gibbs.
Other named in petition: Joseph Baker, Isaac Charles, Reubin
Tipton, B. Badgett, & Samuel Badgett.
Knox 1822 7
Bailey, Catherine Petition of Catherine Bailey asking for a
divorce from her husband
John Bailey. First husbands name was John Ragins. Statements
by
M. Johnson, John White & J.C. McDowell.
1822 101
Bailey, John Petition of Catherine Bailey asking for a divorce
from her husband
John Bailey. First husbands name was John Ragins. Statements
by
M. Johnson, John White & J.C. McDowell.
1822 101
Baird, Robert Petition from Williamson County asking relief for
John Ragsdale.
Named in petition: his Negro man, Jim, and Robert Baird.
(many
signatures)
Williamson 1823 32
Baker, Joseph Petition asking a duplicate Land Grant be issued
to William Gibbs.
Other named in petition: Joseph Baker, Isaac Charles, Reubin
Tipton, B. Badgett, & Samuel Badgett.
Knox 1822 7
Baldridge, Andrew Petition of Hartwell Miles asking land for
services in Indian Wars.
Statements of Captain John Gordon, Gideon Johnson, John
Currin,
Neal Hopkins, James Patterson, Daniel Bell, Nathan Bell &
Andrew
Baldridge.
Davidson 1823 78
Baldwin, Clement F. Petition of Clement F. Baldwin asking for
relief from taxes. Named
in petition: Joseph & Richard Royall.
Bedford 1823 116
Barbee, Matthew Petition of Nathan Green for Elizabeth Pack, an
Indian woman,
asking that a certain law suit be held outside of Marion
County.
Named in petition: Matthew Barbee, Thomas E. Davis &
John
Lowry.
Marion 1823 41
Barkley, James Petition of James Barkley asking compensation for
a barn burned
down by Samuel Bowly, a mad man. Named in petition: Francis
Eury.
Warren 1823 63
Barns, James
(Representative)
Petition to Rep. James Barns of Hardin County from members
of
Captain Murray’s Company asking Robert Thrasher be appointed
as
Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Henry Cliftan,
Stephen
Cooper & Isham Cherry.
Hardin 1823 74
Bastardy Bonds Petition of Joshua Newman asking relief from need
to post a security
bond so he can be released from jail so he may provide support
for a
bastard child born to Polly Davis.
Maury 1822 15
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Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Battle Creek Petition from Marion County regarding John
Cunningham’s mill on
Battle Creek.
Marion 1823 19
Beason, John Petition of Nancy Beason asking for a divorce from
husband, John
Beason.
Hardin 1822 71
Beason, Nancy Petition of Nancy Beason asking for a divorce from
husband, John
Beason.
Hardin 1822 71
Bedford County,
annexation
Petition from Lincoln County asking that a part of their land
be
annexed to Bedford County. Named in petition: James
McCullough,
Jonathan Floyd, John Adkins & Lewis Martin.
Bedford,
Lincoln
1822 22
Bedford County,
annexation
Petition from a portion of Rutherford County asking to be
annexed
to Bedford County. (many signatures)
Bedford,
Rutherford
1823 54
Bedford County,
annexation
Petition of certain citizens of Rutherford County asking to
be
annexed to Bedford County.
Rutherford,
Bedford
1823 68
Bedford, Jonas Petition of Joel J. Dyer regarding a Deed of
Conveyance. Named in
petition: John Dyer, Abram Dyer & Jonas Bedford.
Smith 1822 54
Bell, Daniel Petition of Hartwell Miles asking land for services
in Indian Wars.
Statements of Captain John Gordon, Gideon Johnson, John
Currin,
Neal Hopkins, James Patterson, Daniel Bell, Nathan Bell &
Andrew
Baldridge.
Davidson 1823 78
Bell, Montgomery Memorial of Montgomery Bell asking loan of
$12,000.00 to finance
iron works on Harpeth River. Report of committee
recommending
denial of the loan.
Dickson 1822 47
Bell, Nathan Petition of Hartwell Miles asking land for services
in Indian Wars.
Statements of Captain John Gordon, Gideon Johnson, John
Currin,
Neal Hopkins, James Patterson, Daniel Bell, Nathan Bell &
Andrew
Baldridge.
Davidson 1823 78
Benton, Jesse Petition of Jesse Benton regarding a land warrant.
Named in petition:
John Armstrong & Griffith Rutherford.
1823 48
Blackson Mr. Petition of James Kain regarding a land warrant.
Named in petition:
William Simpson and Mr. Blackson.
1823 10
Blakemore, Olley Petition of those residing north of Madison
County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson
County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P.
Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F.
Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Blount, John G. Petition of John G. Blount regarding lost land
warrants. Maury 1822 37
Blount, William
(Governor)
Petition of William Luckey asking compensation for service
rendered concerning the Tennessee / Kentucky Boundary line.
Named in petition: Gov. William Blount, Daniel Smith &
Doctor
Walker. Affidavit of William Cowan.
Blount 1822 16
Bohannon, Gideon Petition of George Caperton regarding a
turnpike road. Statement by
Gideon Bohannon. Named in petition: Richard Holland.
Franklin 1823 18
Boswell, James Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce
from his wife Ann
Miller Dickson. Statement of Ann Dickson saying she will not
live
with him anymore. Affidavits of John Briggs, Susannah and
James
Boswell, Philip Jones, Isaac & Sarah Carlock & Hugh
Miller.
Overton 1822 46
Boswell, Susannah Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a
divorce from his wife Ann
Miller Dickson. Statement of Ann Dickson saying she will not
live
with him anymore. Affidavits of John Briggs, Susannah and
James
Boswell, Philip Jones, Isaac & Sarah Carlock & Hugh
Miller.
Overton 1822 46
Boundaries, Tennessee
& Virginia
The survey opinion of Moses Fisk concerning Tennessee
Virginia
State Line.
1823 137
Boundary, Tennessee /
Kentucky
Petition of William Luckey asking compensation for service
rendered concerning the Tennessee / Kentucky Boundary line.
Named in petition: Gov. William Blount, Daniel Smith &
Doctor
Walker. Affidavit of William Cowan.
Blount 1822 16
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Bounds, Thomas Petition of John and Robert Brown regarding their
purchase of a
grant for a turnpike road from Thomas Bounds.
1822 57
Bowly, Samuel Petition of James Barkley asking compensation for
a barn burned
down by Samuel Bowly, a mad man. Named in petition: Francis
Eury.
Warren 1823 63
Boyd, Adam Petition from Sullivan County regarding Adam Boyd and
his dam on
the Holston River.
Sullivan 1823 121
Boyd, Robert Petition of Samuel Garland regarding a lost land
warrant. Named in
petition: John Carter & Robert Boyd.
Rutherford 1822 91
Bradshaw, John Petition of Isaac H. Ward regarding land west of
the Tenn. River.
Statements of David Owen, James Ward, John Bradshaw, Thomas
Bradshaw, David Franklin & David Campbell.
1823 11
Bradshaw, Thomas Petition of Isaac H. Ward regarding land west
of the Tenn. River.
Statements of David Owen, James Ward, John Bradshaw, Thomas
Bradshaw, David Franklin & David Campbell.
1823 11
Brassfield, Sally
Queener
Petition of Sally Queener Brassfield asking for a divorce from
her
husband Thomas Brassfield. Named in petition: Daniel Queener
&
Mr. Petterson.
1822 104
Brassfield, Thomas Petition of Sally Queener Brassfield asking
for a divorce from her
husband Thomas Brassfield. Named in petition: Daniel Queener
&
Mr. Petterson.
1822 104
Breathite, E. Dr. Petition of John Harrison asking to retail
without a license.
Statements of Dr. William McGee, A. B. Ewing, Dr. Ferdinane
Stith,
Dr. E. Breathite, Dr. Crockett & Dr. William Dickerson.
Williamson 1823 76
Bridge Petition of George Gordon asking permission to build a
toll bridge
across White Creek. Named in petition: Matthew English.
Roane 1822 39
Bridge Petition from Hawkins & Sullivan Counties regarding
repair and
upkeep of a certain road & bridge.
Hawkins,
Sullivan
1823 119
Bridge Petition of Chris Shell asking to build a toll bridge on
Collins River. Warren 1823 134
Briggs, John Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce
from his wife Ann
Miller Dickson. Statement of Ann Dickson saying she will not
live
with him anymore. Affidavits of John Briggs, Susannah and
James
Boswell, Philip Jones, Isaac & Sarah Carlock & Hugh
Miller.
Overton 1822 46
Brigham, John Petition from Stewart County asking Andrew Irvin
be appointed as
Justice of the Peace for Captain John Brown’s Company caused
by
resignation of John Brigham.
Stewart 1823 147
Brooker, John Petition of John Brooker requesting compensation
for a rifle taken
by Capt. David Snodgrass for military use.
Sullivan 1822 53
Brooks, Robert Petition for John West & Hugh Montgomery,
administrators of the
estate of Robert Brooks, asking permission to sell estate
and
distributes funds as his will directs. Will of Mr. Brooks
included.
Franklin 1823 103
Brown, A. V. Petition of Shelby County to permanently establish
a seat of Justice
and define the county boundaries. Asks that John Ralston &
James
Warren be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in
petition:
A.V. Brown, & A. Maury.
Shelby 1823 141
Brown, Barnard P. Petition of William Espey regarding a land
grant in West Tenn.
Named in petition: Barnard P. Brown. Statement of John P.
Thomas.
Madison 1822 76
Brown, Henry H. Petition from Henderson County asking that Henry
H. Brown be
appointed as Justice of the Peace.
Henderson 1822 43
Brown, Henry H. Deposition of George W. Oliver as given to Henry
H. Brown from
Rutherford County regarding running of County line for
Henderson/Perry Counties.
Rutherford,
Perry,
Henderson
1823 112
Brown, Jacob Statement of Rowland Hodges and Jacob Brown
concerning petition
of Jane Jones asking for a divorce. (See 1823-6)
Sumner 1823 8
Brown, James
(Cherokee)
Petition regarding James Brown, part Cherokee, asking for
citizenship.
1823 9
Brown, John Petition of John and Robert Brown regarding their
purchase of a
grant for a turnpike road from Thomas Bounds.
1822 57
Brown, John Petition of John Brown regarding land known as the
Owen Grant.
Named in petition: John and Jeremiah McKensey & Jenkins
Whiteside.
Maury 1822 64
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Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Brown, John Petition of John and Jeremiah McKenzie regarding a
Thomas Owen
land grant. Named in petition: John Brown, John and James
Owen.
(see 1822-64)
1822 80
Brown, John (Captain) Petition from Stewart County asking Andrew
Irvin be appointed as
Justice of the Peace for Captain John Brown’s Company caused
by
resignation of John Brigham.
Stewart 1823 147
Brown, Robert Petition of John and Robert Brown regarding their
purchase of a
grant for a turnpike road from Thomas Bounds.
1822 57
Brown, Samuel Petition of Jane Jones asking for a divorce from
her husband
William Jones. Statements by Samuel Brown, Daniel Cockram
and
David Kirby. (See 1823-8)
Sumner 1823 6
Brown, William Petition of Thomas Fulton regarding land. Named
in petition: Elijah
Robertson, William Aspy, William Brown, James Gillespie,
Thomas
Carnes (?) & William Fulton.
Smith 1822 92
Bruce, William
(Captain)
Petition of Isaac Clark asking relief for a wound received
making an
arrest during a pistol shooting between Mr. Payton and Mr.
McCain.
Named in petition: Captain William Bruce.
Sumner 1823 13
Buchanan, William Affidavit of William Buchanan regarding a
turnpike road. Franklin 1823 56
Buckner, John W. Petition of those residing north of Madison
County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson
County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P.
Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F.
Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Buffalo Valley Petition from Jackson County asking Lewis R.
Vance be allowed to
erect gates on a road being cut through his property in
Buffalo
Valley.
Jackson 1823 133
Bullard, Henry Petition of Henry Price asking for a divorce from
his wife, Rynay
Price. Named in petition: William Gossage. Statements by:
Henry
Bullard, Joseph Bullard, Timothy Philpot & Patsay
Ganbery.
McMinn 1823 115
Bullard, Joseph Petition of Henry Price asking for a divorce
from his wife, Rynay
Price. Named in petition: William Gossage. Statements by:
Henry
Bullard, Joseph Bullard, Timothy Philpot & Patsay
Ganbery.
McMinn 1823 115
Burgers, Abner Petition of those residing north of Madison
County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson
County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P.
Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F.
Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Butler, Vines Petition of Edward Jones requesting a duplicate
military land grant.
Named in petition: William Carter Carloss, Vines Butler and
Mariott
Davis.
Wilson 1822 30
Calaway, Joseph Petition of James McClanahan regarding an
occupant land claim.
Named in petition: Mary Linvill & Joseph Calaway. Affidavits
of
James Pruitt & Samuel Davidson.
Blount 1822 10
Caldwell, Abriam Petition from Perry County asking release from
the current choice of
a County seat and the appointment of Col. Thomas Coleman and
Abiram Caldwell as commissioners to select a location.
Perry 1822 45
Cameron, Samuel Petition of William S. Scott regarding occupant
claim on property
originally purchased under John Walker. Statements by
William
Hughes, Peter Snider, John Finley, John Smith, Samuel
Walker,
Samuel Cameron, & James McClanahan.
Blount 1822 8
Campbell County Petition asking that a new county be formed by
taking parts of
existing Campbell, Claiborne, Grainger, Knox & Anderson
Counties. (Union County)
Anderson,
Campbell,
Claiborne,
Grainger,
Knox
1823 95
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Campbell County,
courts
Petition from Campbell County asking for a change in the time
of
court terms.
Campbell 1823 140
Campbell, David Petition of Isaac H. Ward regarding land west of
the Tenn. River.
Statements of David Owen, James Ward, John Bradshaw, Thomas
Bradshaw, David Franklin & David Campbell.
1823 11
Campbell, James Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County Justices
of the Peace.
Named in petition: Captains George Graves, Alldredge, King
and
Clayton. Also named: Lewis Lutrell, William Alldredge,
William
Campbell, James Campbell, Matthew McClung, Robert Tindell,
&
John Doyal.
Knox 1822 9
Campbell, Mary Petition of William Campbell asking for a divorce
from his wife
Mary Campbell. Named in petition: John Hammons. (31
supporting
signatures.)
Cocke 1822 96
Campbell, Phebe Petition of Phebe Campbell asking for a land
grant. Her late
husband died of snake bite.
McMinn 1823 108
Campbell, William Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County
Justices of the Peace.
Named in petition: Captains George Graves, Alldredge, King
and
Clayton. Also named: Lewis Lutrell, William Alldredge,
William
Campbell, James Campbell, Matthew McClung, Robert Tindell,
&
John Doyal.
Knox 1822 9
Campbell, William Petition of William Campbell asking for a
divorce from his wife
Mary Campbell. Named in petition: John Hammons. (31
supporting
signatures.)
Cocke 1822 96
Camson, Susanna Mrs. Petition of John Carmichael asking for a
divorce from his wife,
Margaret Carmichael. (82 supporting signatures.) Statements
by
Mrs. Katherine Thomas & Mrs. Susanna Camson.
Cocke 1822 63
Canal Petition regarding canals and the opening of waterways
for
navigation.
McMinn 1822 75
Capenton, George
(Colonel)
Petition of Samuel Norwood, Albert Carr and John Scott regarding
a
turnpike road of Col. George Capenton. Named in petition:
George
Gillespie.
Franklin 1823 99
Caperton, George Petition of George Caperton regarding a
turnpike road. Statement by
Gideon Bohannon. Named in petition: Richard Holland.
Franklin 1823 18
Cardwell, Elizabeth
Ferguson
Petition of Elizabeth Ferguson Cardwell asking for a divorce
from
William E. Cardwell. Statements of John Rice, Roswell &
Easter
Hall.
Washington 1822 113
Cardwell, William E. Petition of Elizabeth Ferguson Cardwell
asking for a divorce from
William E. Cardwell. Statements of John Rice, Roswell &
Easter
Hall.
Washington 1822 113
Carlock, Isaac Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce
from his wife Ann
Miller Dickson. Statement of Ann Dickson saying she will not
live
with him anymore. Affidavits of John Briggs, Susannah and
James
Boswell, Philip Jones, Isaac & Sarah Carlock & Hugh
Miller.
Overton 1822 46
Carlock, Sarah Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce
from his wife Ann
Miller Dickson. Statement of Ann Dickson saying she will not
live
with him anymore. Affidavits of John Briggs, Susannah and
James
Boswell, Philip Jones, Isaac & Sarah Carlock & Hugh
Miller.
Overton 1822 46
Carloss, William Carter Petition of Edward Jones requesting a
duplicate military land grant.
Named in petition: William Carter Carloss, Vines Butler and
Mariott
Davis.
Wilson 1822 30
Carmichael, John Petition of John Carmichael asking for a
divorce from his wife,
Margaret Carmichael. (82 supporting signatures.) Statements
by
Mrs. Katherine Thomas & Mrs. Susanna Camson.
Cocke 1822 63
Carmichael, Margaret Petition of John Carmichael asking for a
divorce from his wife,
Margaret Carmichael. (82 supporting signatures.) Statements
by
Mrs. Katherine Thomas & Mrs. Susanna Camson.
Cocke 1822 63
Carnes, Thomas Petition of Thomas Fulton regarding land. Named
in petition: Elijah
Robertson, William Aspy, William Brown, James Gillespie,
Thomas
Carnes (?) & William Fulton.
Smith 1822 92
Carpenter, Asa Petition asking that Asa Carpenter be restored to
full rights of
citizenship.
1822 14
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Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Carpenter, John Petition of Morgan Deweese asking for a divorce
from his wife
Agnes Long Deweese. Statements by John Cash, John Carpenter
&
William Usrey. (12 supporting signatures.)
White 1822 98
Carr, Albert Petition of Samuel Norwood, Albert Carr and John
Scott regarding a
turnpike road of Col. George Capenton. Named in petition:
George
Gillespie.
Franklin 1823 99
Carriger, Andrew Statement of Joseph Greer regarding land claims
of Andrew and
Michael Carriger. Also named: John Robinson & William
Safford.
1822 102
Carriger, Michael Statement of Joseph Greer regarding land
claims of Andrew and
Michael Carriger. Also named: John Robinson & William
Safford.
1822 102
Carroll County Petition of those residing north of Madison
County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson
County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P.
Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F.
Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Carter, John Petition of Samuel Garland regarding a lost land
warrant. Named in
petition: John Carter & Robert Boyd.
Rutherford 1822 91
Cash, John Petition of Morgan Deweese asking for a divorce from
his wife
Agnes Long Deweese. Statements by John Cash, John Carpenter
&
William Usrey. (12 supporting signatures.)
White 1822 98
Casserton, George Petition from Franklin County to authorize Mr.
George Casserton to
cut a turnpike road.
Franklin 1823 46
Charles, Isaac Petition asking a duplicate Land Grant be issued
to William Gibbs.
Other named in petition: Joseph Baker, Isaac Charles, Reubin
Tipton, B. Badgett, & Samuel Badgett.
Knox 1822 7
Cherry, Clemigill Petition of John C. McLemore for Cullens
Andrews & Sedgwick
Springs, heirs of Clemigill Cherry & Robert H. Wynn
regarding
land.
Davidson 1823 57
Cherry, Daniel Petition of Alex M. Swenney regarding a piece of
land. Named in
petition: Daniel Cherry, George Mitchell & William
Halbert.
Hardin 1823 30
Cherry, Isham Petition to Rep. James Barns of Hardin County from
members of
Captain Murray’s Company asking Robert Thrasher be appointed
as
Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Henry Cliftan,
Stephen
Cooper & Isham Cherry.
Hardin 1823 74
Childers, Betsy Petition of James Cooper asking for a divorce
from his wife, Sara
Cooper. Named in petition: John McGee. Statement agreeing to
divorce from Sara Cooper. Also statements of Anderson
Reynolds,
Betsy Childers, Peggy Cooper, Marty Webb & John Cooper.
(60
supporting signatures.)
Anderson 1822 4
Childress, Stephen Petition of Susan Childress Hulme asking to
be free of debts of her
husband, Thomas Hulme. Named in petition: Stephen Childress.
Williamson 1822 61
Citizenship Petition regarding James Brown, part Cherokee,
asking for
citizenship.
1823 9
Citizenship Petition of 86 citizens of Robertson County asking
Adkins Powell be
restored to full rights of citizenship.
Robertson 1823 24
Claiborne County Petition asking that a new county be formed by
taking parts of
existing Campbell, Claiborne, Grainger, Knox & Anderson
Counties. (Union County)
Anderson,
Campbell,
Claiborne,
Grainger,
Knox
1823 95
Claiborne County,
courts
Petition from Claiborne County regarding the time courts are
held. Claiborne 1823 102
Clark, Isaac Petition of Isaac Clark asking relief for a wound
received making an
arrest during a pistol shooting between Mr. Payton and Mr.
McCain.
Named in petition: Captain William Bruce.
Sumner 1823 13
Clarke, (General) Petition of Roger Gideon regarding a land
grant or other relief for
Revolutionary War service. Named in petition: Gen. Clarke.
Roane 1823 79
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Clayton, (Captain) Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County
Justices of the Peace.
Named in petition: Captains George Graves, Alldredge, King
and
Clayton. Also named: Lewis Lutrell, William Alldredge,
William
Campbell, James Campbell, Matthew McClung, Robert Tindell,
&
John Doyal.
Knox 1822 9
Cliftan, Henry Petition to Rep. James Barns of Hardin County
from members of
Captain Murray’s Company asking Robert Thrasher be appointed
as
Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Henry Cliftan,
Stephen
Cooper & Isham Cherry.
Hardin 1823 74
Cloud, Mary Petition of Robert Cloud, widower of Mary Cloud,
asking to sell his
deceased wife’s land to provide boarding, clothing and education
of
their five children. Named in petition: John Swain. Will of
Mary
Cloud in folder.
1822 74
Cloud, Robert Petition of Robert Cloud, widower of Mary Cloud,
asking to sell his
deceased wife’s land to provide boarding, clothing and education
of
their five children. Named in petition: John Swain. Will of
Mary
Cloud in folder.
1822 74
Cocke County,
boundaries
Petition of those residing south of French Broad and Holston
Rivers
and west of Big Pigeon River asking for a land office. Also
asking a
change in the Jefferson and Cocke Counties line.
Jefferson,
Cocke
1823 38
Cocke County, land Petition from Cocke County asking that
Sheriffs and Constables
sales be held at Court House on specified dates.
Cocke 1822 52
Cocke, John (Major
General)
Petition of Edom Hendricks asking compensation for a gun
impounded for military use. Named in petition: Major General
John
Cocke & Captain John Netherton.
1822 27
Cocke, John (Major
General)
Petition of James McCoy asking compensation for rifle used
by
militia. Named in petition: Captain John Statton & Major
General
John Cocke.
1822 116
Cockram, Daniel Petition of Jane Jones asking for a divorce from
her husband
William Jones. Statements by Samuel Brown, Daniel Cockram
and
David Kirby. (See 1823-8)
Sumner 1823 6
Cole, John Petition of Rawly Duncan asking for a divorce from
his wife, Mary
Duncan. Named in petition: John Cole. Statements by: John
Gibbs,
John Sharp Jr. & Abby Sharp.
Anderson 1823 152
Coleman, Thomas
(Colonel)
Petition from Perry County asking release from the current
choice of
a County seat and the appointment of Col. Thomas Coleman and
Abiram Caldwell as commissioners to select a location.
Perry 1822 45
Collins River Petition of Chris Shell asking to build a toll
bridge on Collins River. Warren 1823 134
Conner, James Petition of James Conner regarding a North
Carolina land warrant.
Named in petition: William Polk, John Armstrong & Sarah
Davidson.
1822 18
Cook, Sally Petition of Sally Cook asking for a divorce from her
husband John F.
Cooke. Statements by Archibald Harris, Thomas A. Harris,
Benjamin Hasten, Thomas Pettypool, John Nelson & Hardy
Pope.
(See Private Acts of Tennessee, Chapter 208, page 165)
Rutherford 1822 93
Cooke, John F. Petition of Sally Cook asking for a divorce from
her husband John F.
Cooke. Statements by Archibald Harris, Thomas A. Harris,
Benjamin Hasten, Thomas Pettypool, John Nelson & Hardy
Pope.
(See Private Acts of Tennessee, Chapter 208, page 165)
Rutherford 1822 93
Cooper, Charles Petition of Joel Parrish and Charles Cooper,
employees of State
Bank, asking for a raise. Statement of support by directors of
the
bank.
1822 59
Cooper, James Petition of James Cooper asking for a divorce from
his wife, Sara
Cooper. Named in petition: John McGee. Statement agreeing to
divorce from Sara Cooper. Also statements of Anderson
Reynolds,
Betsy Childers, Peggy Cooper, Marty Webb & John Cooper.
(60
supporting signatures.)
Anderson 1822 4
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Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Cooper, John Petition of James Cooper asking for a divorce from
his wife, Sara
Cooper. Named in petition: John McGee. Statement agreeing to
divorce from Sara Cooper. Also statements of Anderson
Reynolds,
Betsy Childers, Peggy Cooper, Marty Webb & John Cooper.
(60
supporting signatures.)
Anderson 1822 4
Cooper, Nancy Jones Petition of Nancy Jones Cooper asking for a
divorce from her
husband, William Cooper. (23 supporting signatures.)
1823 70
Cooper, Peggy Petition of James Cooper asking for a divorce from
his wife, Sara
Cooper. Named in petition: John McGee. Statement agreeing to
divorce from Sara Cooper. Also statements of Anderson
Reynolds,
Betsy Childers, Peggy Cooper, Marty Webb & John Cooper.
(60
supporting signatures.)
Anderson 1822 4
Cooper, Sara Petition of James Cooper asking for a divorce from
his wife, Sara
Cooper. Named in petition: John McGee. Statement agreeing to
divorce from Sara Cooper. Also statements of Anderson
Reynolds,
Betsy Childers, Peggy Cooper, Marty Webb & John Cooper.
(60
supporting signatures.)
Anderson 1822 4
Cooper, Stephen Petition to Rep. James Barns of Hardin County
from members of
Captain Murray’s Company asking Robert Thrasher be appointed
as
Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Henry Cliftan,
Stephen
Cooper & Isham Cherry.
Hardin 1823 74
Cooper, William Petition of Nancy Jones Cooper asking for a
divorce from her
husband, William Cooper. (23 supporting signatures.)
1823 70
Cotton Memorial of John B. West asking for a loan to expand a
cotton
spinning mill in Nashville.
Davidson 1822 26
Cotton, Joseph Petition of Hopkins S. Turney asking for a
divorce from his wife,
Mary Lea Turney. Named in petition: Lewis Fletcher, Joseph
Cotton
& Charles Lowery.
Marion 1823 66
Cowan, William Petition of William Luckey asking compensation
for service
rendered concerning the Tennessee / Kentucky Boundary line.
Named in petition: Gov. William Blount, Daniel Smith &
Doctor
Walker. Affidavit of William Cowan.
Blount 1822 16
Cox, Absalom Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from
his wife, Fanny
Allen Farmer. Named in petition: William Cox. Statements by:
Zephaniah & Elizabeth R. Orange, Absalom & Judith H.
Cox,
Benjamin Moore, C.T. & Elizabeth Thomas, & Adcock
Hobson.
Smith 1823 104
Cox, Judith H. Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from
his wife, Fanny
Allen Farmer. Named in petition: William Cox. Statements by:
Zephaniah & Elizabeth R. Orange, Absalom & Judith H.
Cox,
Benjamin Moore, C.T. & Elizabeth Thomas, & Adcock
Hobson.
Smith 1823 104
Cox, William Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from
his wife, Fanny
Allen Farmer. Named in petition: William Cox. Statements by:
Zephaniah & Elizabeth R. Orange, Absalom & Judith H.
Cox,
Benjamin Moore, C.T. & Elizabeth Thomas, & Adcock
Hobson.
Smith 1823 104
Craig, William Petition of those residing north of Madison
County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson
County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P.
Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F.
Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Crawford, Hiriam Petition of William P. Crawford asking a reward
for apprehending
criminal, Charles Lewallen. Named in petition: Hiriam
Crawford.
Maury 1822 62
Crawford, Josiah Petition of Josiah Crawford asking for a loan
of $400.00. Bledsoe 1822 66
Crawford, William P. Petition of William P. Crawford asking a
reward for apprehending
criminal, Charles Lewallen. Named in petition: Hiriam
Crawford.
Maury 1822 62
Crisp, Elisha C. Petition of Elisha C. Crisp and Alex Miller
requesting release as
securities for debt of Thomas Howard.
Lawrence 1822 48
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Crocker, Samuel Petition of Thomas Johnson, Samuel Crocket and
Christopher
Waggoner asking compensation for land lost in Reelfoot Lake.
Named in petition: Frederick Miller. Copy of Miller land warrant
in
folder.
Davidson,
Robertson
1822 23
Crockett, Dr. Petition of John Harrison asking to retail without
a license.
Statements of Dr. William McGee, A. B. Ewing, Dr. Ferdinane
Stith,
Dr. E. Breathite, Dr. Crockett & Dr. William Dickerson.
Williamson 1823 76
Cumberland Mountain Petition from Bledsoe and Warren County
concerning the failure of
William Raney & Company to maintain the road leading to
the
turnpike road across Cumberland Mountain. (See also 1823-127
&
1823-130)
Bledsoe,
Warren
1823 120
Cunningham, Aaron Petition of Aaron Cunningham requesting to
practice law without a
license. (300 supporting signatures.)
Lawrence 1823 25
Cunningham, James Petition of Margaret Cunningham asking title
to a portion of land in
Hiwassee District. Named in petition: Isaac Anderson, James
Cunningham & Judge Keith.
McMinn 1822 78
Cunningham, John Petition from Marion County regarding John
Cunningham’s mill on
Battle Creek.
Marion 1823 19
Cunningham, Margaret Petition of Margaret Cunningham asking
title to a portion of land in
Hiwassee District. Named in petition: Isaac Anderson, James
Cunningham & Judge Keith.
McMinn 1822 78
Currin, John Petition of Hartwell Miles asking land for services
in Indian Wars.
Statements of Captain John Gordon, Gideon Johnson, John
Currin,
Neal Hopkins, James Patterson, Daniel Bell, Nathan Bell &
Andrew
Baldridge.
Davidson 1823 78
Dalherty, (General) Petition from citizens on the County line
asking they be allowed to
continue holding musters in Jefferson County instead of
Sevier
County. Named in petition: Col. Wear & Gen. Dalherty.
Jefferson,
Sevier
1823 65
Dam Petition from sundry citizens of Humphreys and Henry
Counties
asking that Zachariah Wyatt be permitted to build a mill/dam
across
Sandy River.
Humphrey,
Henry
1822 25
Dam Petition of Valentine Devalt asking to build a dam and fish
traps on
Watauga River.
Washington 1823 36
Dam Petition of 49 citizens of Maury County asking that
Richard
Anderson be permitted to build a fish dam on Duck River.
Maury 1823 44
Dam Petition from Sullivan County regarding Adam Boyd and his
dam on
the Holston River.
Sullivan 1823 121
Dam Petition asking that Joseph and John Greer be permitted to
build a
mill/dam on Elk River.
Lincoln 1823 122
Danforth, Isaiah Petition of residents south of the French Broad
and Holston Rivers
asking reimbursement for legal expenses in proving their
land
claims. Named in petition: Stokeley Donalson, Isaiah Danforth,
and
Land Law of 1806.
Blount 1822 3
Davidson, Samuel Petition of James McClanahan regarding an
occupant land claim.
Named in petition: Mary Linvill & Joseph Calaway. Affidavits
of
James Pruitt & Samuel Davidson.
Blount 1822 10
Davidson, Sarah Petition of James Conner regarding a North
Carolina land warrant.
Named in petition: William Polk, John Armstrong & Sarah
Davidson.
1822 18
Davis, Isham F. Petition of those residing north of Madison
County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson
County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P.
Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F.
Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Davis, Mariott Petition of Edward Jones requesting a duplicate
military land grant.
Named in petition: William Carter Carloss, Vines Butler and
Mariott
Davis.
Wilson 1822 30
Davis, Nicholas Petition from Capt. Lawrence’s Company
recommending George
Doherty & Nicholas Davis for Justice of the Peace. (327
signatures)
Jefferson 1822 11
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Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Davis, Polly Petition of Joshua Newman asking relief from need
to post a security
bond so he can be released from jail so he may provide support
for a
bastard child born to Polly Davis.
Maury 1822 15
Davis, Sally Petition of Sally Davis asking for land in Hiwassee
District. Jefferson,
Greene
1823 113
Davis, Thomas E. Petition of Nathan Green for Elizabeth Pack, an
Indian woman,
asking that a certain law suit be held outside of Marion
County.
Named in petition: Matthew Barbee, Thomas E. Davis &
John
Lowry.
Marion 1823 41
Davis, William Petition from Henderson County regarding William
Davis and a
certain land warrant.
Henderson 1823 50
DeLoach, William Petition of Stephen Mitchell asking relief from
judgment in suit of
William DeLoach. Named in petition: Alexander Hill, Esquire.
Warren 1823 23
Devalt, Valentine Petition of Valentine Devalt asking to build a
dam and fish traps on
Watauga River.
Washington 1823 36
Deweese, Agnes Long Petition of Morgan Deweese asking for a
divorce from his wife
Agnes Long Deweese. Statements by John Cash, John Carpenter
&
William Usrey. (12 supporting signatures.)
White 1822 98
Deweese, Morgan Petition of Morgan Deweese asking for a divorce
from his wife
Agnes Long Deweese. Statements by John Cash, John Carpenter
&
William Usrey. (12 supporting signatures.)
White 1822 98
Dibbrell, Anthony Petition of William Mitchell, John McElhiney
& Anthony Dibbrell
concerning land for a lead mine in the Hiwassee District.
McMInn 1823 117
Dickerson, William Petition of William Dickerson, William K.
Vance and George
Gillespie offering a gift of land for the erection of a new
court house
in the town of Greeneville.
Greene 1823 80
Dickerson, William Dr. Petition of John Harrison asking to
retail without a license.
Statements of Dr. William McGee, A. B. Ewing, Dr. Ferdinane
Stith,
Dr. E. Breathite, Dr. Crockett & Dr. William Dickerson.
Williamson 1823 76
Dickson County,
boundaries
Petition from the town of Vernon concerning boundary line of
Hickman and Dickson Counties and other grievances.
Hickman,
Dickson
1822 58
Dickson, Ann Miller Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a
divorce from his wife Ann
Miller Dickson. Statement of Ann Dickson saying she will not
live
with him anymore. Affidavits of John Briggs, Susannah and
James
Boswell, Philip Jones, Isaac & Sarah Carlock & Hugh
Miller.
Overton 1822 46
Dickson, Samuel Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce
from his wife Ann
Miller Dickson. Statement of Ann Dickson saying she will not
live
with him anymore. Affidavits of John Briggs, Susannah and
James
Boswell, Philip Jones, Isaac & Sarah Carlock & Hugh
Miller.
Overton 1822 46
Divorce Petition of James Cooper asking for a divorce from his
wife, Sara
Cooper. Named in petition: John McGee. Statement agreeing to
divorce from Sara Cooper. Also statements of Anderson
Reynolds,
Betsy Childers, Peggy Cooper, Marty Webb & John Cooper.
(60
supporting signatures.)
Anderson 1822 4
Divorce Petition of William Babb asking for a divorce from his
wife,
Elizabeth Fitchjearl Babb. Statements from John L. Doyle and
the
Baptist Church of Christ at Popular Springs Meeting House.
(79
supporting signatures.)
Robertson 1822 28
Divorce Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his
wife Ann
Miller Dickson. Statement of Ann Dickson saying she will not
live
with him anymore. Affidavits of John Briggs, Susannah and
James
Boswell, Philip Jones, Isaac & Sarah Carlock & Hugh
Miller.
Overton 1822 46
Divorce Petition of Sarah Arthey asking for a divorce from her
husband,
Elijah Arthey.
Bledsoe 1822 56
Divorce Petition of John Carmichael asking for a divorce from
his wife,
Margaret Carmichael. (82 supporting signatures.) Statements
by
Mrs. Katherine Thomas & Mrs. Susanna Camson.
Cocke 1822 63
Divorce Petition of Nancy Beason asking for a divorce from
husband, John
Beason.
Hardin 1822 71
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Divorce Petition of Sally Cook asking for a divorce from her
husband John F.
Cooke. Statements by Archibald Harris, Thomas A. Harris,
Benjamin Hasten, Thomas Pettypool, John Nelson & Hardy
Pope.
(See Private Acts of Tennessee, Chapter 208, page 165)
Rutherford 1822 93
Divorce Petition of William McClure asking for a divorce from
his wife
Rebecca Smith McClure. Statement of James McClure.
Montgomery 1822 95
Divorce Petition of William Campbell asking for a divorce from
his wife
Mary Campbell. Named in petition: John Hammons. (31
supporting
signatures.)
Cocke 1822 96
Divorce Petition of Morgan Deweese asking for a divorce from his
wife
Agnes Long Deweese. Statements by John Cash, John Carpenter
&
William Usrey. (12 supporting signatures.)
White 1822 98
Divorce Petition of Jerusha Scholl asking for a divorce from her
husband
Milton Scholl.
Davidson 1822 99
Divorce Petition of Mary Taylor asking for a divorce from her
husband
Samuel Taylor.
Sullivan 1822 100
Divorce Petition of Catherine Bailey asking for a divorce from
her husband
John Bailey. First husbands name was John Ragins. Statements
by
M. Johnson, John White & J.C. McDowell.
1822 101
Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Sandlin asking for a divorce from
her husband
Randolph Sandlin. (13 Supporting signatures.) Letters from
Rudolph
Sandlin.
Washington 1822 103
Divorce Petition of Sally Queener Brassfield asking for a
divorce from her
husband Thomas Brassfield. Named in petition: Daniel Queener
&
Mr. Petterson.
1822 104
Divorce Petition of Peggy McNabb asking for a divorce from her
husband
John McNabb.
Carter 1822 105
Divorce Petition of Polly Fletcher asking for a divorce from her
husband
Edmond Fletcher. (12 supporting signatures.)
Wilson 1822 106
Divorce Petition of David McNabb asking for a divorce for his
wife
Margarette McNabb. Named in petition: William Owins.
Statements
by John McInturff, Violet Swaner, Lucinda Dunkin &
George
Slagle.
Carter 1822 107
Divorce Petition of Lewis Hill asking for a divorce from his
wife Cyra Hill.
Statement of Cyra Hill declaring her marriage void.
1822 108
Divorce Petition of George Shearman asking for a divorce from
his wife,
Milly Elizabeth Clinton Sherman. Statement of Milly Shearman
agreeing to a divorce. Statements of William Wood, Wilson M.
Sarrett & D. Minns. (60 supporting signatures.)
Humphreys 1822 109
Divorce Petition of Amey Harris asking for a divorce from her
husband,
Andrew Harris. Named in petition: Peggy Howard. (40
supporting
signatures.)
Overton 1822 110
Divorce Petition of Reuben P. Graham asking for a divorce from
his wife
Nancy Graham. (34 supporting signatures.)
Davidson 1822 111
Divorce Petition of Jane Painter asking for a divorce from her
husband Jacob
P. Painter. Statements of William Stuffle & Elizabeth
Miller.
Sullivan 1822 112
Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Ferguson Cardwell asking for a
divorce from
William E. Cardwell. Statements of John Rice, Roswell &
Easter
Hall.
Washington 1822 113
Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Ogle asking for a divorce from her
husband
James Ogle.
Bledsoe 1822 114
Divorce Petition of Jane Jones asking for a divorce from her
husband
William Jones. Statements by Samuel Brown, Daniel Cockram
and
David Kirby. (See 1823-8)
Sumner 1823 6
Divorce Statement of Rowland Hodges and Jacob Brown concerning
petition
of Jane Jones asking for a divorce. (See 1823-6)
Sumner 1823 8
Divorce Petition of Derinda Stone for a divorce from her husband
Lemuel
Stone. Statement by Charnel Russ & Avarilla Green Russ.
Maury 1823 21
Divorce Petition of Hopkins S. Turney asking for a divorce from
his wife,
Mary Lea Turney. Named in petition: Lewis Fletcher, Joseph
Cotton
& Charles Lowery.
Marion 1823 66
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Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Divorce Petition of Judah Myers asking for a divorce from her
husband, John
Myers. (27 supporting signatures.)
Williamson 1823 67
Divorce Petition of Nancy Jones Cooper asking for a divorce from
her
husband, William Cooper. (23 supporting signatures.)
1823 70
Divorce Petition of James J. Maxwell asking for a divorce from
his wife,
Elizabeth Springfield Maxwell. Statements by Lydia Maxwell,
Elizabeth Maxwell & John W. Maxwell. (23 supporting
signatures.)
Rutherford 1823 72
Divorce Petition of George Greer asking for a divorce from his
wife, Rachel
Gely Greer. Named in petition: Brian Guin, (17 supporting
signatures.)
Stewart 1823 84
Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Williams asking for a divorce from
her
husband, Nicholas Williams. Named in petition: Albert Hoas,
her
first husband now deceased. (13 supporting signatures.)
Warren 1823 85
Divorce Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from his
wife, Fanny
Allen Farmer. Named in petition: William Cox. Statements by:
Zephaniah & Elizabeth R. Orange, Absalom & Judith H.
Cox,
Benjamin Moore, C.T. & Elizabeth Thomas, & Adcock
Hobson.
Smith 1823 104
Divorce Petition of Henry Price asking for a divorce from his
wife, Rynay
Price. Named in petition: William Gossage. Statements by:
Henry
Bullard, Joseph Bullard, Timothy Philpot & Patsay
Ganbery.
McMinn 1823 115
Divorce Petition of Mary Hooper asking for a divorce from her
husband,
Clarender Hooper. Named in petition: Cynthia Merritt.
Perry 1823 129
Divorce Petition of Rawly Duncan asking for a divorce from his
wife, Mary
Duncan. Named in petition: John Cole. Statements by: John
Gibbs,
John Sharp Jr. & Abby Sharp.
Anderson 1823 152
Dodson, John Petition from McMinn County regarding John Dodson
and land to
produce sugar.
McMinn 1823 111
Doherty, George Petition from Capt. Lawrence’s Company
recommending George
Doherty & Nicholas Davis for Justice of the Peace. (327
signatures)
Jefferson 1822 11
Doherty, George
(General)
Petition of Robert Rhea asking for a quarter section of land in
the
Hiwassee District. Notes his time in service with Colonel
Williams,
General James White, General George Doherty and General
Taylor.
Blount 1822 38
Donalson, Stokeley Petition of residents south of the French
Broad and Holston Rivers
asking reimbursement for legal expenses in proving their
land
claims. Named in petition: Stokeley Donalson, Isaiah Danforth,
and
Land Law of 1806.
Blount 1822 3
Douglas, Jonathan Petition of Overton and Fentress Counties
regarding the county line.
Named in petition: Jonathan Douglas. (Many signatures)
Fentress,
Overton
1823 128
Douglas, Jonathan Petition of Overton and Fentress Counties to
correct the county lines
and to resituate the county seat. Named in petition:
Jonathan
Douglas.
Fentress,
Overton
1823 131
Douthie, Ambrose Petitions from Stewart County recommending the
following be
appointed as Justice of the Peace: John Lee for Captain
Hogan’s
Company; Adam McGee for Captain Purtle’s Company; & John
R.
Shultz, Stephen Smart, Ambrose Douthie & John Terrill.
Stewart 1823 150
Dowell, Archibald Petition of Bedford County asking that
Archibald Dowell be
appointed as Justice of the Peace for Captain George
Lander’s
Company to replace resigning John Thompson.
Bedford 1823 96
Doyal, John Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County Justices of
the Peace.
Named in petition: Captains George Graves, Alldredge, King
and
Clayton. Also named: Lewis Lutrell, William Alldredge,
William
Campbell, James Campbell, Matthew McClung, Robert Tindell,
&
John Doyal.
Knox 1822 9
Doyle, John L. Petition of William Babb asking for a divorce
from his wife,
Elizabeth Fitchjearl Babb. Statements from John L. Doyle and
the
Baptist Church of Christ at Popular Springs Meeting House.
(79
supporting signatures.)
Robertson 1822 28
Duck River Petition of 49 citizens of Maury County asking that
Richard
Anderson be permitted to build a fish dam on Duck River.
Maury 1823 44
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Dugger, Lawson Petition of Lawson Goodwin asking his name be
legally established.
(Born as Lawson Dugger.)
Carter 1823 97
Duncan, Mary Petition of Rawly Duncan asking for a divorce from
his wife, Mary
Duncan. Named in petition: John Cole. Statements by: John
Gibbs,
John Sharp Jr. & Abby Sharp.
Anderson 1823 152
Duncan, Rawly Petition of Rawly Duncan asking for a divorce from
his wife, Mary
Duncan. Named in petition: John Cole. Statements by: John
Gibbs,
John Sharp Jr. & Abby Sharp.
Anderson 1823 152
Dunkin, Lucinda Petition of David McNabb asking for a divorce
for his wife
Margarette McNabb. Named in petition: William Owins.
Statements
by John McInturff, Violet Swaner, Lucinda Dunkin &
George
Slagle.
Carter 1822 107
Dunlap, Robert Petition of Sheriff David Richardson asking
compensation for
posting reward for escaped criminal, Robert Dunlap. Named in
petition: Mitchell Marcum, Gov. McMinn & Gilles Edwards.
Statements by Thomas Peterson & A. N. Montgomery.
Campbell 1822 51
Durham, Joseph Petition of Joseph Durham regarding a land entry.
Perry 1823 91
Durham, Thomas Petition from Sumner County asking that Thomas
Durham be
allowed to peddle goods and liquor without a license.
Sumner 1823 7
Dyer, Abram Petition of Joel J. Dyer regarding a Deed of
Conveyance. Named in
petition: John Dyer, Abram Dyer & Jonas Bedford.
Smith 1822 54
Dyer, Joel J. Petition of Joel J. Dyer regarding a Deed of
Conveyance. Named in
petition: John Dyer, Abram Dyer & Jonas Bedford.
Smith 1822 54
Dyer, John Petition of Joel J. Dyer regarding a Deed of
Conveyance. Named in
petition: John Dyer, Abram Dyer & Jonas Bedford.
Smith 1822 54
East Tenn. College Petition of the trustees of East Tennessee
College asking their share
of income from school lands to help with construction of
buildings.
Knox 1822 33
Edmundson, Robert Petition of those residing north of Madison
County & west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson
County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P.
Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F.
Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Edwards, Gilles Petition of Sheriff David Richardson asking
compensation for
posting reward for escaped criminal, Robert Dunlap. Named in
petition: Mitchell Marcum, Gov. McMinn & Gilles Edwards.
Statements by Thomas Peterson & A. N. Montgomery.
Campbell 1822 51
Elk River Petition asking that Joseph and John Greer be
permitted to build a
mill/dam on Elk River.
Lincoln 1823 122
English, Matthew Petition of George Gordon asking permission to
build a toll bridge
across White Creek. Named in petition: Matthew English.
Roane 1822 39
Espey, William Petition of William Espey regarding a land grant
in West Tenn.
Named in petition: Barnard P. Brown. Statement of John P.
Thomas.
Madison 1822 76
Essary, John Petition from Perry County regarding land claim of
John Essary. Perry 1823 90
Estate Settlement Petition of Elizabeth Saunders asking
permission to administrate
deceased husband’s estate.
Robertson 1822 117
Estate Settlement Petition from White County asking that Thomas
Little be heir to
estate of brother, William Little.
White 1823 89
Estate Settlement Petition for John West & Hugh Montgomery,
administrators of the
estate of Robert Brooks, asking permission to sell estate
and
distributes funds as his will directs. Will of Mr. Brooks
included.
Franklin 1823 103
Etter, (Captain) Petition of Anderson County asking that Tobias
Peters be appointed
as Justice of the Peace for Captain Etter’s Company caused
by
resignation of Douglass Oliver.
Anderson 1823 148
Eury, Francis Petition of James Barkley asking compensation for
a barn burned
down by Samuel Bowly, a mad man. Named in petition: Francis
Eury.
Warren 1823 63
Ewing, A. B. Petition of John Harrison asking to retail without
a license.
Statements of Dr. William McGee, A. B. Ewing, Dr. Ferdinane
Stith,
Dr. E. Breathite, Dr. Crockett & Dr. William Dickerson.
Williamson 1823 76
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Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Farmer, Fanny Allen Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce
from his wife, Fanny
Allen Farmer. Named in petition: William Cox. Statements by:
Zephaniah & Elizabeth R. Orange, Absalom & Judith H.
Cox,
Benjamin Moore, C.T. & Elizabeth Thomas, & Adcock
Hobson.
Smith 1823 104
Farmer, John Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from
his wife, Fanny
Allen Farmer. Named in petition: William Cox. Statements by:
Zephaniah & Elizabeth R. Orange, Absalom & Judith H.
Cox,
Benjamin Moore, C.T. & Elizabeth Thomas, & Adcock
Hobson.
Smith 1823 104
Fees, Constable Petition of John Kennedy asking reimbursement
for constable fees in
the case of State of Tenn. vs. William Matthew and State of
Tenn.
vs. Pegga Lockard.
Lawrence 1823 31
Fees, Juror’s Petition from Grainger County asking to raise
juror’s fees. Grainger 1823 26
Fees, Justice of the
Peace
Petition from Sumner County asking a law be passed allowing
fees
for those serving as Justice of the Peace.
Sumner 1822 86
Fentress County Petition from Warren and Fentress Counties
regarding the upkeep of
a certain road by William Rainy and Company. (See also
1823-120
& 1823-130)
Warren,
Fentress
1823 127
Fentress County,
boundaries
Petition of Overton and Fentress Counties regarding the county
line.
Named in petition: Jonathan Douglas. (Many signatures)
Fentress,
Overton
1823 128
Fentress County,
boundaries
Petition of Overton and Fentress Counties to correct the county
lines
and to resituate the county seat. Named in petition:
Jonathan
Douglas.
Fentress,
Overton
1823 131
Ferry Petition asking that public ferries be required to carry
people to
worship on Sunday free of charge.
1822 89
Finley, John Petition of William S. Scott regarding occupant
claim on property
originally purchased under John Walker. Statements by
William
Hughes, Peter Snider, John Finley, John Smith, Samuel
Walker,
Samuel Cameron, & James McClanahan.
Blount 1822 8
Fisk, Moses The survey opinion of Moses Fisk concerning
Tennessee Virginia
State Line.
1823 137
Fite, Thomas Petition of those residing north of Madison County
& west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson
County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P.
Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F.
Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Fletcher, Edmond Petition of Polly Fletcher asking for a divorce
from her husband
Edmond Fletcher. (12 supporting signatures.)
Wilson 1822 106
Fletcher, Lewis Petition of Hopkins S. Turney asking for a
divorce from his wife,
Mary Lea Turney. Named in petition: Lewis Fletcher, Joseph
Cotton
& Charles Lowery.
Marion 1823 66
Fletcher, Polly Petition of Polly Fletcher asking for a divorce
from her husband
Edmond Fletcher. (12 supporting signatures.)
Wilson 1822 106
Floyd, Jonathan Petition from Lincoln County asking that a part
of their land be
annexed to Bedford County. Named in petition: James
McCullough,
Jonathan Floyd, John Adkins & Lewis Martin.
Bedford,
Lincoln
1822 22
Force, Albert B. Petition from Western District (Henry County)
asking to form a new
county (Weakley County). Recommended to serve as Justice of
the
Peace: Joseph Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James
McNeely, Albert B. Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas
Adams, Elijah Standlye & John Webb.
Henry,
Weakley
1823 138
Force, Albert B. Petition of West Tennessee Territorial citizens
asking Joseph
Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James McNeely, Albert
B.
Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas Adams & Elijah
Standlye
be appointed as Justices of the Peace.
1823 146
Foute, Daniel B. Petition asking that Daniel B. Foute be
appointed as Notary Public. Blount 1823 110
Franklin County, roads Petition from Franklin County to
authorize Mr. George Casserton to
cut a turnpike road.
Franklin 1823 46
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Franklin, David Petition of Isaac H. Ward regarding land west of
the Tenn. River.
Statements of David Owen, James Ward, John Bradshaw, Thomas
Bradshaw, David Franklin & David Campbell.
1823 11
French Broad River Petition of residents south of the French
Broad and Holston Rivers
asking reimbursement for legal expenses in proving their
land
claims. Named in petition: Stokeley Donalson, Isaiah Danforth,
and
Land Law of 1806.
Blount 1822 3
Fulton, Thomas Petition of Thomas Fulton regarding land. Named
in petition: Elijah
Robertson, William Aspy, William Brown, James Gillespie,
Thomas
Carnes (?) & William Fulton.
Smith 1822 92
Fulton, William Petition of Thomas Fulton regarding land. Named
in petition: Elijah
Robertson, William Aspy, William Brown, James Gillespie,
Thomas
Carnes (?) & William Fulton.
Smith 1822 92
Gamble, Charles
(Sheriff)
Petition asking relief for Charles Gamble, Sheriff of
Hamilton
County.
Hamilton 1822 70
Ganbery, Patsay Petition of Henry Price asking for a divorce
from his wife, Rynay
Price. Named in petition: William Gossage. Statements by:
Henry
Bullard, Joseph Bullard, Timothy Philpot & Patsay
Ganbery.
McMinn 1823 115
Garland, Samuel Petition of Samuel Garland regarding a lost land
warrant. Named in
petition: John Carter & Robert Boyd.
Rutherford 1822 91
Gibbs, John Petition of Rawly Duncan asking for a divorce from
his wife, Mary
Duncan. Named in petition: John Cole. Statements by: John
Gibbs,
John Sharp Jr. & Abby Sharp.
Anderson 1823 152
Gibbs, William Petition asking a duplicate Land Grant be issued
to William Gibbs.
Other named in petition: Joseph Baker, Isaac Charles, Reubin
Tipton, B. Badgett, & Samuel Badgett.
Knox 1822 7
Gibson County Petition of those residing north of Madison County
& west of Carroll
County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson
County.
Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P.
Seat,
Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William
Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F.
Davis,
Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,
George Tinkle & John Page.
Gibson,
Madison,
Carroll
1823 139
Gideon, Roger Petition of Roger Gideon regarding a land grant or
other relief for
Revolutionary War service. Named in petition: Gen. Clarke.
Roane 1823 79
Giger, George Petition from the Trustee of Pine Chapel Meeting
House, a
Methodist Episcopal Church, asking for land to build a school
on.
Named in petition: George Giger & Chester Sobly.
Jefferson 1823 52
Gillespie, Allen
(Justice)
Petition of Greene County Justices of the Peace in support of
Justice
Allen Gillespie. Joshua Rayston had asked for Gillespie
impeachment.
Greene 1822 55
Gillespie, George Petition of William Dickerson, William K.
Vance and George
Gillespie offering a gift of land for the erection of a new
court house
in the town of Greeneville.
Greene 1823 80
Gillespie, George Petition of Samuel Norwood, Albert Carr and
John Scott regarding a
turnpike road of Col. George Capenton. Named in petition:
George
Gillespie.
Franklin 1823 99
Gillespie, James Petition of Thomas Fulton regarding land. Named
in petition: Elijah
Robertson, William Aspy, William Brown, James Gillespie,
Thomas
Carnes (?) & William Fulton.
Smith 1822 92
Goodwin, Lawson Petition of Lawson Goodwin asking his name be
legally established.
(Born as Lawson Dugger.)
Carter 1823 97
Gordon, George Petition of George Gordon asking permission to
build a toll bridge
across White Creek. Named in petition: Matthew English.
Roane 1822 39
Gordon, John (Captain) Petition of Hartwell Miles asking land
for services in Indian Wars.
Statements of Captain John Gordon, Gideon Johnson, John
Currin,
Neal Hopkins, James Patterson, Daniel Bell, Nathan Bell &
Andrew
Baldridge.
Davidson 1823 78
Gossage, William Petition of Henry Price asking for a divorce
from his wife, Rynay
Price. Named in petition: William Gossage. Statements by:
Henry
Bullard, Joseph Bullard, Timothy Philpot & Patsay
Ganbery.
McMinn 1823 115
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Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Graham, Charles Petition of William Kinny regarding land.
Statements by John
Reeves and Charles Graham. (37 supporting signatures.)
Perry 1823 20
Graham, Nancy Petition of Reuben P. Graham asking for a divorce
from his wife
Nancy Graham. (34 supporting signatures.)
Davidson 1822 111
Graham, Reuben P. Petition of Reuben P. Graham asking for a
divorce from his wife
Nancy Graham. (34 supporting signatures.)
Davidson 1822 111
Grainger County Petition asking that a new county be formed by
taking parts of
existing Campbell, Claiborne, Grainger, Knox & Anderson
Counties. (Union County)
Anderson,
Campbell,
Claiborne,
Grainger,
Knox
1823 95
Graves, George
(Captain)
Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County Justices of the
Peace.
Named in petition: Captains George Graves, Alldredge, King
and
Clayton. Also named: Lewis Lutrell, William Alldredge,
William
Campbell, James Campbell, Matthew McClung, Robert Tindell,
&
John Doyal.
Knox 1822 9
Gray, Scott Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land claims by
heirs of
Frederick Horgett and Scott Gray. Named in Petition: Charles
Robertson, William Randal, John Armstrong, Adam Masey, Isaac
Taylor, John Stocks, William Anderson, Richard Harris &
Edward
Tipton.
Maury 1823 51
Gray, Thomas Tax Statements for the years 1821, 1822 from Thomas
Gray, Sheriff
of Henry County.
Henry 1823 35
Gray, Thomas Petition of Thomas Gray asking refund of over paid
taxes. Henry 1823 61
Green, Joseph, General Petition by the heirs of General Joseph
Green regarding a North
Carolina land grant issued to him.
1823 106
Green, Nathan Petition of Nathan Green for Elizabeth Pack, an
Indian woman,
asking that a certain law suit be held outside of Marion
County.
Named in petition: Matthew Barbee, Thomas E. Davis &
John
Lowry.
Marion 1823 41
Greene County, court
house
Petition of William Dickerson, William K. Vance and George
Gillespie offering a gift of land for the erection of a new
court house
in the town of Greeneville.
Greene 1823 80
Greer, George Petition of George Greer asking for a divorce from
his wife, Rachel
Gely Greer. Named in petition: Brian Guin, (17 supporting
signatures.)
Stewart 1823 84
Greer, John Petition asking that Joseph and John Greer be
permitted to build a
mill/dam on Elk River.
Lincoln 1823 122
Greer, Joseph Statement of Joseph Greer regarding land claims of
Andrew and
Michael Carriger. Also named: John Robinson & William
Safford.
1822 102
Greer, Joseph Petition asking that Joseph and John Greer be
permitted to build a
mill/dam on Elk River.
Lincoln 1823 122
Greer, Rachel Gely Petition of George Greer asking for a divorce
from his wife, Rachel
Gely Greer. Named in petition: Brian Guin, (17 supporting
signatures.)
Stewart 1823 84
Grooms, James Petition asking that James Grooms be restored to
full rights of
citizenship.
Bedford 1822 17
Guilford County Petition from citizens West of Hardin County
asking they be
organized as a new county to be known as Guilford County.
(137
signatures)
Hardin,
Guilford
1823 71
Guin, Brian Petition of George Greer asking for a divorce from
his wife, Rachel
Gely Greer. Named in petition: Brian Guin, (17 supporting
signatures.)
Stewart 1823 84
Halbert, William Petition of Alex M. Swenney regarding a piece
of land. Named in
petition: Daniel Cherry, George Mitchell & William
Halbert.
Hardin 1823 30
Hall, Easter Petition of Elizabeth Ferguson Cardwell asking for
a divorce from
William E. Cardwell. Statements of John Rice, Roswell &
Easter
Hall.
Washington 1822 113
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Hall, Roswell Petition of Elizabeth Ferguson Cardwell asking for
a divorce from
William E. Cardwell. Statements of John Rice, Roswell &
Easter
Hall.
Washington 1822 113
Hamilton, Joseph Letter from Joseph Hamilton to Jacob Peck
regarding the
appointment of two Justice of Peace in Jefferson County.
Jefferson 1822 35
Hammons, John Petition of William Campbell asking for a divorce
from his wife
Mary Campbell. Named in petition: John Hammons. (31
supporting
signatures.)
Cocke 1822 96
Hardeman County Petition of citizens living below Madison County
asking that they be
organized as a new county. (Hardeman County)
Hardeman 1823 16
Hardeman, Thomas A report of Thomas Hardeman of the resignation
of Pleasant Russell,
Berry Nolen, William Logan, Samuel Wells, Francis Jackson,
Hinckey Petway, Owen T. Watkins & David Mason as Justices
of
the Peace.
Williamson 1822 85
Hardin County Petition from citizens West of Hardin County
asking they be
organized as a new county to be known as Guilford County.
(137
signatures)
Hardin,
Guilford
1823 71
Harpeth River Memorial of Montgomery Bell asking loan of
$12,000.00 to finance
iron works on Harpeth River. Report of committee
recommending
denial of the loan.
Dickson 1822 47
Harris, Amey Petition of Amey Harris asking for a divorce from
her husband,
Andrew Harris. Named in petition: Peggy Howard. (40
supporting
signatures.)
Overton 1822 110
Harris, Andrew Petition of Amey Harris asking for a divorce from
her husband,
Andrew Harris. Named in petition: Peggy Howard. (40
supporting
signatures.)
Overton 1822 110
Harris, Archibald Petition of Sally Cook asking for a divorce
from her husband John F.
Cooke. Statements by Archibald Harris, Thomas A. Harris,
Benjamin Hasten, Thomas Pettypool, John Nelson & Hardy
Pope.
(See Private Acts of Tennessee, Chapter 208, page 165)
Rutherford 1822 93
Harris, Richard Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land claims
by heirs of
Frederick Horgett and Scott Gray. Named in Petition: Charles
Robertson, William Randal, John Armstrong, Adam Masey, Isaac
Taylor, John Stocks, William Anderson, Richard Harris &
Edward
Tipton.
Maury 1823 51
Harris, Thomas A. Petition of Sally Cook asking for a divorce
from her husband John F.
Cooke. Statements by Archibald Harris, Thomas A. Harris,
Benjamin Hasten, Thomas Pettypool, John Nelson & Hardy
Pope.
(See Private Acts of Tennessee, Chapter 208, page 165)
Rutherford 1822 93
Harrison, John Petition of John Harrison asking to hawk and
peddle liquor without a
license.
Williamson 1822 83
Harrison, John Petition of John Harrison asking to retail
without a license.
Statements of Dr. William McGee, A. B. Ewing, Dr. Ferdinane
Stith,
Dr. E. Breathite, Dr. Crockett & Dr. William Dickerson.
Williamson 1823 76
Hasten, Benjamin Petition of Sally Cook asking for a divorce
from her husband John F.
Cooke. Statements by Archibald Harris, Thomas A. Harris,
Benjamin Hasten, Thomas Pettypool, John Nelson & Hardy
Pope.
(See Private Acts of Tennessee, Chapter 208, page 165)
Rutherford 1822 93
Hawkins County, road Petition from Hawkins & Sullivan
Counties regarding repair and
upkeep of a certain road & bridge.
Hawkins,
Sullivan
1823 119
Hawkins, James Petition of James Hawkins asking relief by way of
piece of land for
his Revolutionary War service.
Roane 1823 83
Henderson County,
boundaries
Deposition of George W. Oliver as given to Henry H. Brown
from
Rutherford County regarding running of County line for
Henderson/Perry Counties.
Rutherford,
Perry,
Henderson
1823 112
Hendricks, Edom Petition of Edom Hendricks asking compensation
for a gun
impounded for military use. Named in petition: Major General
John
Cocke & Captain John Netherton.
1822 27
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Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Henry County Petition from Western District (Henry County)
asking to form a new
county (Weakley County). Recommended to serve as Justice of
the
Peace: Joseph Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James
McNeely, Albert B. Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas
Adams, Elijah Standlye & John Webb.
Henry,
Weakley
1823 138
Hickman County Petition from citizens of Cane Creek regarding
the southern line of
Hickman County and the location of the County seat.
Hickman 1822 32
Hickman County Petition of 193 citizens of Hickman County
regarding the location of
the county seat.
Hickman 1822 94
Hickman County,
boundaries
Petition from citizens of Cane Creek regarding the southern line
of
Hickman County and the location of the County seat.
Hickman 1822 32
Hickman County,
boundaries
Petition from the town of Vernon concerning boundary line of
Hickman and Dickson Counties and other grievances.
Hickman,
Dickson
1822 58
Hickman County, court
house
Petition from commissioners of Hickman County asking to sell
the
old court house in the town of Vernon.
Hickman 1823 37
Hill, Alexander
(Esquire)
Petition of Stephen Mitchell asking relief from judgment in suit
of
William DeLoach. Named in petition: Alexander Hill, Esquire.
Warren 1823 23
Hill, Cyra Petition of Lewis Hill asking for a divorce from his
wife Cyra Hill.
Statement of Cyra Hill declaring her marriage void.
1822 108
Hill, Lewis Petition of Lewis Hill asking for a divorce from his
wife Cyra Hill.
Statement of Cyra Hill declaring her marriage void.
1822 108
Hiwassee District Petition of land owners on the Little
Tennessee River asking land
preference to adjoining land across the River in the
Hiwassee
District.
Blount 1822 13
Hiwassee District Petition of Robert Rhea asking for a quarter
section of land in the
Hiwassee District. Notes his time in service with Colonel
Williams,
General James White, General George Doherty and General
Taylor.
Blount 1822 38
Hiwassee District Petition of citizens who purchased land in
Hiwassee District prior to
establishment of Indian Reservation.
McMinn 1822 41
Hiwassee District Petition of Margaret Cunningham asking title
to a portion of land in
Hiwassee District. Named in petition: Isaac Anderson, James
Cunningham & Judge Keith.
McMinn 1822 78
Hiwassee District Petition of 275 citizens of Monroe County
asking land purchase
preference in Hiwassee District.
Monroe 1822 81
Hiwassee District Petition of Sally Davis asking for land in
Hiwassee District. Jefferson,
Greene
1823 113
Hiwassee District Petition of William Mitchell, John McElhiney
& Anthony Dibbrell
concerning land for a lead mine in the Hiwassee District.
McMInn 1823 117
Hoas, Albert Petition of Elizabeth Williams asking for a divorce
from her
husband, Nicholas Williams. Named in petition: Albert Hoas,
her
first husband now deceased. (13 supporting signatures.)
Warren 1823 85
Hobson, Adcock Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from
his wife, Fanny
Allen Farmer. Named in petition: William Cox. Statements by:
Zephaniah & Elizabeth R. Orange, Absalom & Judith H.
Cox,
Benjamin Moore, C.T. & Elizabeth Thomas, & Adcock
Hobson.
Smith 1823 104
Hodges, Rowland Statement of Rowland Hodges and Jacob Brown
concerning petition
of Jane Jones asking for a divorce. (See 1823-6)
Sumner 1823 8
Hogan, (Captain) Petitions from Stewart County recommending the
following be
appointed as Justice of the Peace: John Lee for Captain
Hogan’s
Company; Adam McGee for Captain Purtle’s Company; & John
R.
Shultz, Stephen Smart, Ambrose Douthie & John Terrill.
Stewart 1823 150
Hold, Harrison F.
(Jailer)
Petition of Harrison F. Hold, asking compensation for
expenses
while serving as Warren County jailer.
Warren 1823 60
Holland, Richard Petition of George Caperton regarding a
turnpike road. Statement by
Gideon Bohannon. Named in petition: Richard Holland.
Franklin 1823 18
Hollett, (Captain) Petition of Dr. Howson Kenner asking land
compensation for service
in Revolutionary War. Named in petition: Gen. Marlow,
Captain
Vincent, Captain Hollett & Thomas Williams.
Hawkins 1823 135
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Holston River Petition of residents south of the French Broad
and Holston Rivers
asking reimbursement for legal expenses in proving their
land
claims. Named in petition: Stokeley Donalson, Isaiah Danforth,
and
Land Law of 1806.
Blount 1822 3
Holston River Petition from Sullivan County regarding Adam Boyd
and his dam on
the Holston River.
Sullivan 1823 121
Hooper, Clarender Petition of Mary Hooper asking for a divorce
from her husband,
Clarender Hooper. Named in petition: Cynthia Merritt.
Perry 1823 129
Hooper, Mary Petition of Mary Hooper asking for a divorce from
her husband,
Clarender Hooper. Named in petition: Cynthia Merritt.
Perry 1823 129
Hopkins, Neal Petition of Hartwell Miles asking land for
services in Indian Wars.
Statements of Captain John Gordon, Gideon Johnson, John
Currin,
Neal Hopkins, James Patterson, Daniel Bell, Nathan Bell &
Andrew
Baldridge.
Davidson 1823 78
Horgett, Frederick Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land
claims by heirs of
Frederick Horgett and Scott Gray. Named in Petition: Charles
Robertson, William Randal, John Armstrong, Adam Masey, Isaac
Taylor, John Stocks, William Anderson, Richard Harris &
Edward
Tipton.
Maury 1823 51
Horton, John Petition of Captain Abraham Stow’s Company
recommending
William R. Asher & John Horton be appointed as Justice of
the
Peace.
Henry 1823 149
Houston, James Petition of James Houston showing claims for
ammunition and
supplies procured by him to protect Houston Station during
Indian
War of 1788 by order of Colonel Daniel Kennedy.
Blount 1823 153
Houston, James Jr. Petition from John Houston,Sr., Robert
Houston, John Houston, Jr.,
and James Houston, Jr. asking a turnpike road be built from
Maryville Tennessee to the Tuckeseegee River in North
Carolina.
Blount 1822 5
Houston, John Sr. Petition from John Houston,Sr., Robert
Houston, John Houston, Jr.,
and James Houston, Jr. asking a turnpike road be built from
Maryville Tennessee to the Tuckeseegee River in North
Carolina.
Blount 1822 5
Houston, Jorn Jr. Petition from John Houston,Sr., Robert
Houston, John Houston, Jr.,
and James Houston, Jr. asking a turnpike road be built from
Maryville Tennessee to the Tuckeseegee River in North
Carolina.
Blount 1822 5
Houston, Robert Petition from John Houston,Sr., Robert Houston,
John Houston, Jr.,
and James Houston, Jr. asking a turnpike road be built from
Maryville Tennessee to the Tuckeseegee River in North
Carolina.
Blount 1822 5
Howard, Peggy Petition of Amey Harris asking for a divorce from
her husband,
Andrew Harris. Named in petition: Peggy Howard. (40
supporting
signatures.)
Overton 1822 110
Howard, Thomas Petition of Elisha C. Crisp and Alex Miller
requesting release as
securities for debt of Thomas Howard.
Lawrence 1822 48
Huff, Daniel Petition of Daniel Huff, Edward Rily, James Overton
& John
Overton asking for land to build a salt works.
Claiborne 1823 39
Hughes, James Petition asking that James Hughes be pardoned from
perjury charge. Williamson 1822 88
Hughes, William Petition of William S. Scott regarding occupant
claim on property
originally purchased under John Walker. Statements by
William
Hughes, Peter Snider, John Finley, John Smith, Samuel
Walker,
Samuel Cameron, & James McClanahan.
Blount 1822 8
Hulme, Susan Childress Petition of Susan Childress Hulme asking
to be free of debts of her
husband, Thomas Hulme. Named in petition: Stephen Childress.
Williamson 1822 61
Hulme, Thomas Petition of Susan Childress Hulme asking to be
free of debts of her
husband, Thomas Hulme. Named in petition: Stephen Childress.
Williamson 1822 61
Hulse, James P. (Brig.
Major)
Affidavit of Brig. Major James P. Hulse concerning mileage
traveled
for service with First Brigade of Tennessee Militia.
Sullivan 1823 118
Humphreys