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Tennessee Petitions 1829
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Adams, Martin Petition of Martin Adams asking permission to peddle without a
license.
Bedford 1829 178
Adkins, John (Jailer) Petition of John Adkins, jailer of Blount County, asking a law be
passed providing relief to jailers for the expenses of keeping
prisoners in their jails.
Blount 1829 164
Adoption Petition of Willie Tilly asking permission to adopt Jesse Regan as
his son.
Sumner 1829 74
Agnew, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Agnew’s Company recommending Samuel West
be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Joseph
Clarke.
Sevier 1829 283
Alexander, A. R. Affidavit of Thomas Taylor regarding a land grant. Also named: A.
R. Alexander, Polk & Porter, and Hugh Dunlap.
Tipton 1829 160
Alexander, Stephen Petition from Lincoln County recommending Captain Benjamin W.
D. Carty be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Named in petition:
W. M. Mason, Francis Porterfield, and Stephen Alexander.
Lincoln 1829 123c
(page 14)
Alexandria, TN Petition from the Town of Alexandria asking a repeal of the law
incorporating town and permission to hold new elections.
Smith 1829 154
Allen, John L. Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered
in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith,
John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries.
Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener,
Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins.
Weakley 1829 158
Allen, William Petition from Capt. Hosea Jameson’s Company recommending
William A. Johnson be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace
resigning William Allen.
Maury 1829 234
Anderson, James P. Petition of Fames P. Anderson asking to hawk and peddle without a
license.
1829 63
Anderson, Robert M. Statements from Robert M. Anderson regarding compensation for
legal services.
Knox 1829 67
Anderson, Sam
(Captain)
Petitions from Wilson County militia officers regarding militia
musters. Named in petition: 17th and 72nd Regiments, Sam
Anderson’s Company.
Wilson 1829 48
Anderson, William
(Court Clerk)
Petition from Mary Ford asking for a divorce from her husband,
Loid Ford. Named in petition: Fredric Branstetter, her father. (8
supporting signatures) Statement of William Anderson, Clerk of the
Circuit Court of Sullivan County. Enoch Ford named in statement.
(See also Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 270, Section 1, pages
244, 245 - privilege of Feme Sole granted to a Mary Ford.)
Sullivan 1829 262
Andrew, (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of
John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison,
Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes,
John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of
the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J.
L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.
Rutherford 1829 147
Anthony, Henry Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert
Barr, Henry Anthony, Robert Davis and Pascal Head for Justice of
the Peace. Named in Petition: Capt. John Jackson, Capt. Jeremiah
Saroen and Capt. Byrus.
Sumner 1829 285
Argo, Josiah Petition from Capt. John Lawler’s Company recommending Josiah
Argo be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition:
Absilum Brown
Warren 1829 114
Arms, James Petition recommending James Arms and William Brown for a
turnpike road charter. Named in petition: John Brown, Jesse Lincoln,
and Wesly Fancher.
Bledsoe,
White
1829 95
Armstrong, John Petition of John Armstrong asking relief from the remaining
payments on his land in the Hiwassee District. (108 supporting
signatures.) (See also 1829-291)
McMinn 1829 289
Armstrong, John Follow up Petition of John Armstrong regarding relief from payment
for land. (See also 1829-289)
McMinn 1829 291
Armstrong, William Petition of Capt. Looney’s Company asking Philip S. Hale be
appointed as Justice of the Peace to fill vacancy of William
Armstrong.
Hawkins 1829 266
Arnold, Nathan Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service
across the Tennessee River. Also asking that Jessee Cannady,
Nathan Arnold, West Wood, Joseph Brown, John Shelton and Green
B. Roadin serve as ferry commissioners. Named in petition: John
Reeves’ ferry.
Perry 1829 239
Arnold, Thomas Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg.,
nominating Andrew S. Edwards for Justice of the Peace. Named in
petition: William Gosset, Stephen Lynch, Turney Norman, Thomas
Arnold and McKinney Pearce.
Rutherford 1829 73
Ashburn, Martin Petition of Jesse Riggs regarding land. Named in petition: Martin
Ashburn.
Lincoln 1829 90
Atkinson, Elizabeth Petition of Rhoda Jones asking for a divorce from her husband,
Lewis Jones. Statements of Nelly Groom, Asa Johnston, John W.
Simpson, and Elizabeth Atkinson.
Fentress 1829 136
Augusta College Petition from trustees of Augusta College of the Methodist Episcopal
Church asking to remain exempt from state taxes.
1829 180
Austin, John (Jailer) Petition of John Austin asking for fees as jailer. Named in Petition:
Absoum Peake. Statements of Archibald R. Turk, Barnard Seay,
James Earle, and Spencer Beavers.
McMinn 1829 155
Bailey, William (Jailer) Statements of William Bailey for jailer fees incurred during the court
session at Reynoldsburg.
Humphreys 1829 202
Baker, James Petition asking that the name of an illegitimate child of James Baker
and Janny Madden be changed from James Madden to James Baker
and become his legal heir.
Campbell 1829 141
Barbers, (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R,
Matthews, Daniel M. Stewart, Thomas Sanders, and Greer Lannum
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petitions: Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Barbers and Capt. William Johns.
Rutherford 1829 148
Barker, A. M. Petition of A. M. Barker regarding a law for the construction of a
bridge and the impact on his ferry.
Montgomery 1829 157
Barnes, John L. (Jailer) Petition from Hardin County asking relief for John L. Barnes, jailor.
Named in petition: James Meredith, Edward M. Carlisle, John
Carlisle and William Stout.
Hardin 1829 206
Barnes, John L. (Jailer) Petition of John L. Barnes asking for jailor’s fees for keeping James
Meredith, Edward M. Carlisle, John Carlisle and William Stout.
Hardin 1829 207
Barnett, Jesse Petition of Julius C. N. Robertson regarding a land entry. Named in
petition: Jesse Barnett and Thomas J. Hardeman.
Hardeman 1829 208
Barr, Robert Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert
Barr, Henry Anthony, Robert Davis and Pascal Head for Justice of
the Peace. Named in Petition: Capt. John Jackson, Capt. Jeremiah
Saroen and Capt. Byrus.
Sumner 1829 285
Bassil, Samuel (free
man of color)
Petition of Joshua Thurman asking that Samuel Bassil (a free man of
color) be allowed to prove his accounts. (98 supporting signatures.)
Hardeman 1829 107
Beabson, John Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John
Ellis on French Broad River. Named in petition: Edward George,
Thomas Jordan and Samuel Boggas.
Sevier 1829 128
Beals, Rob’t. Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John
Britton. Named in petition: Anguish McKiver, her father. Statements
by: A. Hayes, James Boals, Donald McIver, Rob’t. Boals and John
James.
Haywood 1829 284
Beavers, Spencer Petition of John Austin asking for fees as jailer. Named in Petition:
Absoum Peake. Statements of Archibald R. Turk, Barnard Seay,
James Earle, and Spencer Beavers.
McMinn 1829 155
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Been, Robert Petition of David Proffitt concerning purchase of land from the heirs
of Robert Been.
Grainger 1829 287
Bell, Montgomery Petition of Montgomery Bell offering the state an opportunity to buy
land known as “The Narrows of Harpeth.”
Dickson 1829 235
Benton, James Petition from Robertson County asking James Benton be permitted
to hawk and peddle without a license.
Robertson 1829 61
Betts, Wiatt Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and
his section of the turnpike road from Dresden to Mills Point. Named
in petition: Benjamin Totten, John Charlton, John Jenkins, Robert
Powell, Jacob Yeocham, Wiatt Betts and Benjamin Bondurant.
Weakley 1829 31
Bevins, Edward H. D. Petition from Capt. Jessee Smith’s Company recommending Edward
H. D. Bevins be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named:
William Ladderdare.
Hamilton 1829 184
Birdsong Creek Petition asking that William Mothershed be permitted to build a mill
on Birdsong Creek.
Humphreys 1829 241
Blair, Jane Petitions of Jane Blair & John Carmichael regarding a ferry landing
on the Tenn. River. Record of Roane County Court Action included
in folder.
Roane 1829 294
Blair, John Petition of Elias Cray Jones and Phillip Broyle, two free Negroes,
asking to prove their accounts. Supporting statement of John Blair.
1829 22
Blake, Hugh M. Petition from Lincoln County concerning school lands. Named in
petition: Hugh M. Blake, school commissioner.
Lincoln 1829 123b
(page 12)
Blalock, Jeremiah Petition of Elijah Robinson asking relief from assault and battery
fine levied against him by Jeremiah Blalock. Statements by trial
jurors, John Hank, Stan H. Miller and William Trotter. (135
supporting signatures.)
Sevier 1829 146
Boals, James Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John
Britton. Named in petition: Anguish McKiver, her father. Statements
by: A. Hayes, James Boals, Donald McIver, Rob’t. Boals and John
James.
Haywood 1829 284
Boggas, Samuel Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John
Ellis on French Broad River. Named in petition: Edward George,
Thomas Jordan and Samuel Boggas.
Sevier 1829 128
Boie, Gilbert Petition of Gilbert Boie concerning land in the Congressional
District. Named in petition: John Tyler, Lamuel McCornal and
James Oliver.
Maury 1829 247
Bondurant, Benjamin Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and
his section of the turnpike road from Dresden to Mills Point. Named
in petition: Benjamin Totten, John Charlton, John Jenkins, Robert
Powell, Jacob Yeocham, Wiatt Betts and Benjamin Bondurant.
Weakley 1829 31
Boundaries, Gallatin,
TN
Petition from the town of Gallatin asking the corporation size be
reduced to original limits.
Sumner 1829 51
Boundaries, Kentucky
& Tennessee
Petition from Stewart County regarding county line with Trigg
County, Kentucky.
Stewart 1829 5
Boundaries, Sixth
Solicitorial District
Petition from attorneys of the 6th Solicitorial District asking the
district be divided.
Warren 1829 69
Bounty, Wolf Certification that Z. Melon was due bounty payment for killing a
wolf.
Shelby 1829 200
Bounty, Wolf Receipt for William Dyes to receive bounty for killing a wolf. Haywood 1829 248
Bowman, Causbey Petition of Causbey Bowman asking for a divorce from his wife,
Elizabeth Howard Bowman. Named in petition: James Howard.
Statement by Isaac Taylor.
White 1829 108
Bowman, Elizabeth
Howard
Petition of Causbey Bowman asking for a divorce from his wife,
Elizabeth Howard Bowman. Named in petition: James Howard.
Statement by Isaac Taylor.
White 1829 108
Boyd, Elisha Petition of the Heirs of Richard Sparks regarding disputed land.
Named in petition: John Sevier, James Hardin, James Goodin and
Elisha Boyd.
Hardin 1829 102
Boyers, Margaret Petition of Michel Boyers asking for a divorce from his wife
Margaret Boyers.
Claiborne 1829 171
Boyers, Michel Petition of Michel Boyers asking for a divorce from his wife
Margaret Boyers.
Claiborne 1829 171
Bradefeel, Donal Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of
John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison,
Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes,
John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of
the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J.
L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.
Rutherford 1829 147
Bradford, Thomas L. Petitions from Jackson County recommending that John McCarver
and Houston Miller be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named
in petition: Thomas L. Bradford, Capt. John Stafford, and Capt.
James W. Parrish.
Jackson 1829 152
Bradshaw, (Captain) Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss,
John Walker, John Henderson, Joseph Powell and Merryman Payne
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Capt.
Ottinger, Col. Crawford, Capt. Bradshaw and Capt. John Davies.
Greene 1829 267
Branner, George Petition from Jefferson County to remove obstructions to navigation
on the French Broad River. Named in petition: Col. Hamilton,
Michael Branner, George Branner, Mr. Hoskins and Mr. Gilbreath.
Jefferson 1829 129
Branner, Michael Petition from Jefferson County to remove obstructions to navigation
on the French Broad River. Named in petition: Col. Hamilton,
Michael Branner, George Branner, Mr. Hoskins and Mr. Gilbreath.
Jefferson 1829 129
Branstetter, Fredric Petition from Mary Ford asking for a divorce from her husband,
Loid Ford. Named in petition: Fredric Branstetter, her father. (8
supporting signatures) Statement of William Anderson, Clerk of the
Circuit Court of Sullivan County. Enoch Ford named in statement.
(See also Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 270, Section 1, pages
244, 245 - privilege of Feme Sole granted to a Mary Ford.)
Sullivan 1829 262
Brayhill, John Petition from Campbell County asking that Allen McDonald be
allowed to open a turnpike road from the Kentucky line to Walles
Butlers in Morgan County. Also asking that John Reed, Isaac Reed,
John Brayhill, Michall Robins and John Triplette be appointed as
road commissioners.
Campbell 1829 236a
Brewington, James Petition of Sarah Brewington asking for a divorce from husband,
James Brewington. Named in petition: Samuel Willson. (See Private
Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 304, page 278)
Jefferson 1829 137
Brewington, Sarah Petition of Sarah Brewington asking for a divorce from husband,
James Brewington. Named in petition: Samuel Willson. (See Private
Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 304, page 278)
Jefferson 1829 137
Bridge Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and
his section of the turnpike road from Dresden to Mills Point. Named
in petition: Benjamin Totten, John Charlton, John Jenkins, Robert
Powell, Jacob Yeocham, Wiatt Betts and Benjamin Bondurant.
Weakley 1829 31
Bridge Petition of Richard A. Forrest and wife Lucy asking that Martin
Earls and Edby Harrrison not be permitted to build a toll bridge
across Collins River. Named in petition: Joseph England.
Warren 1829 40
Bridge Petition from Sumner County asking that a charter for an additional
bridge crossing the Cumberland River at Nashville be denied.
Sumner 1829 43
Bridge Petition of Joseph Smith to build a bridge and turnpike road. McNairy 1829 92
Bridge Petition from Warren County asking that Asa Hill be permitted to
build a toll bridge across Collins River.
Warren 1829 96
Bridge Petition of A. M. Barker regarding a law for the construction of a
bridge and the impact on his ferry.
Montgomery 1829 157
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Bridge Petition of John Roberts asking compensation for damage done to
wagon and team, merchandise and his son Wilson L. Roberts when
they fell with bridge at Nashville. Named in petition Nashville
Bridge Company. Folder also contains a subscription list, certificate
of Dr. John Shelby, statement of Henry D. Wise and a letter of Col.
Hynes.
Davidson 1829 223
Bridge Petition of Gideon Morgan concerning land for a bridge across
Hiwassee River opposite Calhoun.
McMinn 1829 264
Britton, John Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John
Britton. Named in petition: Anguish McKiver, her father. Statements
by: A. Hayes, James Boals, Donald McIver, Rob’t. Boals and John
James.
Haywood 1829 284
Britton, Sarah Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John
Britton. Named in petition: Anguish McKiver, her father. Statements
by: A. Hayes, James Boals, Donald McIver, Rob’t. Boals and John
James.
Haywood 1829 284
Brizendine, Young P. Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah
Woodall. (34 supporting signatures.) Statement by Samuel Cochran,
William Hall, Young P. Brizendine, Curiel Keen and William
McConabay.
Sumner 1829 71
Brook, John Ben Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a
Williamson County court decision. Statements by: Luther Brown,
Benjamin Leigh, Lavin Cator, Neal Hopkins and John Ben Brook.
Also named: Richard A. Brown.
Williamson 1829 49
Brooks, Henry Petitions from Henry Brooks & Samuel Martin asking assistance in
promoting the silk worm and production of silk in Tennessee.
Suggested test locations: Tennessee Female Schools.
Smith 1829 172
Browder, John Receipts of land payments for same land entry by John Browder and
Richard Hyton.
Monroe 1829 220
Brown, (General) Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released
from road work. Named in petition: Gen. John W. Simpson, Jesse
Lincoln, William Seymour, Gen. Brown, George Gordon, Randolph
Ross, Ruebin Ross and Col. Thomas Eastland.
White 1829 42
Brown, Absilum Petition from Capt. John Lawler’s Company recommending Josiah
Argo be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition:
Absilum Brown
Warren 1829 114
Brown, Benjamin Petition of Benjamin Brown regarding land. 1829 299
Brown, Ephraim Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a
Williamson County court decision. Statements by: Luther Brown,
Benjamin Leigh, Lavin Cator, Neal Hopkins and John Ben Brook.
Also named: Richard A. Brown.
Williamson 1829 49
Brown, George (County
Register)
Petition of George Brown, register of Greene County, regarding
change of the location of his office.
Greene 1829 15
Brown, Isaac Petition from White County to dissolve present charter of turnpike
road leading from Sparta to Pikeville or the appointment of
commissioners to oversee the maintenance of the road. Named in
petition: Isaac Brown, William Klail, and Isham Klail.
White 1829 8
Brown, James Petition from Monroe County recommending James Brown for a
pension.
Monroe 1829 250
Brown, John Petition recommending James Arms and William Brown for a
turnpike road charter. Named in petition: John Brown, Jesse Lincoln,
and Wesly Fancher.
Bledsoe,
White
1829 95
Brown, John (Captain) Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s
Company, William Jones from Capt. Longs Company and James
Perry for Capt. James Gibson’s Company be appointed as Justice of
the Peace. Also named: Thomas K. Gordon, and B. R. White.
Giles 1829 62
Brown, Joseph Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service
across the Tennessee River. Also asking that Jessee Cannady,
Nathan Arnold, West Wood, Joseph Brown, John Shelton and Green
B. Roadin serve as ferry commissioners. Named in petition: John
Reeves’ ferry.
Perry 1829 239
Brown, Luther Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a
Williamson County court decision. Statements by: Luther Brown,
Benjamin Leigh, Lavin Cator, Neal Hopkins and John Ben Brook.
Also named: Richard A. Brown.
Williamson 1829 49
Brown, Richard A. Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a
Williamson County court decision. Statements by: Luther Brown,
Benjamin Leigh, Lavin Cator, Neal Hopkins and John Ben Brook.
Also named: Richard A. Brown.
Williamson 1829 49
Brown, William Petition recommending James Arms and William Brown for a
turnpike road charter. Named in petition: John Brown, Jesse Lincoln,
and Wesly Fancher.
Bledsoe,
White
1829 95
Broyle, Phillip (free
Negro)
Petition of Elias Cray Jones and Phillip Broyle, two free Negroes,
asking to prove their accounts. Supporting statement of John Blair.
1829 22
Buchanan, John W. Petition from John W. Buchanan asking for a divorce from his wife,
Obedience Buchanan. Statements of John W. O’Neal and John T.
Neil.
Bedford 1829 213
Buchanan, Obedience Petition from John W. Buchanan asking for a divorce from his wife,
Obedience Buchanan. Statements of John W. O’Neal and John T.
Neil.
Bedford 1829 213
Burk, Jacob Petition of Thomas H. Perkins concerning land. Named in petition: J.
Porter, and the heirs of Jacob Burk.
Williamson 1829 39
Burk, Robert Petition asking that Wesley Fransher be permitted to build a turnpike
road from Alexander Lowerys in Bledsoe County to Robert Burks
Crab Orchard. (70 supporting signatures) Statement of Peter
Hoodenpyl, surveyor.
Bledsoe,
Roane, White,
Morgan
Overton
1829 261
Butler, Urciller Lawson Petition of William Butler asking for a divorce from his wife,
Urciller Lawson Butler. Statements of Urciller Butler relinquishing
all claims, Jos. Callaway and Akillis Slapp.
Monroe 1829 221
Butler, Walles Petition from Campbell County asking that Allen McDonald be
allowed to open a turnpike road from the Kentucky line to Walles
Butlers in Morgan County. Also asking that John Reed, Isaac Reed,
John Brayhill, Michall Robins and John Triplette be appointed as
road commissioners.
Campbell 1829 236a
Butler, William Petition of William Butler asking for a divorce from his wife,
Urciller Lawson Butler. Statements of Urciller Butler relinquishing
all claims, Jos. Callaway and Akillis Slapp.
Monroe 1829 221
Byers, Nicholas Petition of David Rupell, Nicholas Byers, and Arthur H. Henly of
the Unicoi Turnpike Co. regarding land entries in the Hiwassee
District. Also named: John Lowry.
1829 182
Byrom, Henry Petition from Capt. Major’s Company asking that the home of Henry
Byrom be established as a voting precinct. Named in petition: Daniel
Muce.
Franklin 1829 34
Byrus, (Captain) Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert
Barr, Henry Anthony, Robert Davis and Pascal Head for Justice of
the Peace. Named in Petition: Capt. John Jackson, Capt. Jeremiah
Saroen and Capt. Byrus.
Sumner 1829 285
Cain, John Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross
Cumberland Mountain. Named in petition: Reubin Ross. Statements
of John Cain, Jesse Lincoln, George Gordon, James Whiteley, John
Paine and J. W. Simpson.
White 1829 86
Caldwell, David Petition from school commissioners Moses McSpadden, John
Duggan, Robert Gregory, David Caldwell, William James and
William Kimbraugh regarding compensation for their services.
Monroe 1829 196
Callaway, Jos. Petition of William Butler asking for a divorce from his wife,
Urciller Lawson Butler. Statements of Urciller Butler relinquishing
all claims, Jos. Callaway and Akillis Slapp.
Monroe 1829 221
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Canal Petition to the U. S. Congress asking that the Tennessee River &
Mobile Bay be connected by a canal or railroad.
1829 21
Cannady, Jessee Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service
across the Tennessee River. Also asking that Jessee Cannady,
Nathan Arnold, West Wood, Joseph Brown, John Shelton and Green
B. Roadin serve as ferry commissioners. Named in petition: John
Reeves’ ferry.
Perry 1829 239
Cappo, Shadrack Petition from Warren County recommending Daniel Parkhurst be
appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Shadrack
Cappo
Warren 1829 115
Cardwell, Robert Petition of Grainger County asking that Robert Cardwell be
permitted to hawk and peddle without a license.
Grainger 1829 226
Carey, Patrick Petition from Patrick Carey asking compensation for publications of
land sale ads in the “Knoxville Intelligence.”
Knox 1829 277
Carlisle, Edward M. Petition from Hardin County asking relief for John L. Barnes, jailor.
Named in petition: James Meredith, Edward M. Carlisle, John
Carlisle and William Stout.
Hardin 1829 206
Carlisle, Edward M. Petition of John L. Barnes asking for jailor’s fees for keeping James
Meredith, Edward M. Carlisle, John Carlisle and William Stout.
Hardin 1829 207
Carlisle, John Petition from Hardin County asking relief for John L. Barnes, jailor.
Named in petition: James Meredith, Edward M. Carlisle, John
Carlisle and William Stout.
Hardin 1829 206
Carlisle, John Petition of John L. Barnes asking for jailor’s fees for keeping James
Meredith, Edward M. Carlisle, John Carlisle and William Stout.
Hardin 1829 207
Carmichael, John Petitions of Jane Blair & John Carmichael regarding a ferry landing
on the Tenn. River. Record of Roane County Court Action included
in folder.
Roane 1829 294
Carrollville, TN Petition from Wayne County asking the Seat of Justice be removed
from Waynesboro to Carrollville.
Wayne 1829 130
Carty, Benjamin W. D.,
(Captain)
Petition from Lincoln County recommending Captain Benjamin W.
D. Carty be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Named in petition:
W. M. Mason, Francis Porterfield, and Stephen Alexander.
Lincoln 1829 123c
(page 14)
Cathy, Samuel Petition of Andrew Thomas and Samuel Cathy asking to open a
turnpike road.
Bledsoe 1829 185
Cator, Lavin Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a
Williamson County court decision. Statements by: Luther Brown,
Benjamin Leigh, Lavin Cator, Neal Hopkins and John Ben Brook.
Also named: Richard A. Brown.
Williamson 1829 49
Catron, John Petition of John Catron regarding a land claim and condemned land
for the Buffalo Iron Works.
Lawrence 1829 300
Chamberlain, Daniel C. Petition of Daniel C. Chamberlain asking refund for overpayment of
taxes during the time he served as Cocke County Clerk.
Cocke 1829 198
Chambers, John Petition of John Chambers asking to retail liquor without a license. Bledsoe 1829 237
Chaplain, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Chaplain asking for divorce from her husband,
Moses Chaplain. Named in petition: William Fowler. (47 supporting
signatures.)
Weakley 1829 215
Chaplain, Moses Petition of Elizabeth Chaplain asking for divorce from her husband,
Moses Chaplain. Named in petition: William Fowler. (47 supporting
signatures.)
Weakley 1829 215
Chapman, Jeremiah Petition from Jeremiah Chapman asking to make illegitimate
daughter, Sally Garret his lawful heir.
1829 76
Chapman, Sally Petition from Jeremiah Chapman asking to make illegitimate
daughter, Sally Garret his lawful heir.
1829 76
Charles, James Petition of Tabitha Charles asking that the will of late husband,
James Charles, be registered and effectual in law.
White 1829 52
Charles, Tabitha Petition of Tabitha Charles asking that the will of late husband,
James Charles, be registered and effectual in law.
White 1829 52
Charlton, John Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and
his section of the turnpike road from Dresden to Mills Point. Named
in petition: Benjamin Totten, John Charlton, John Jenkins, Robert
Powell, Jacob Yeocham, Wiatt Betts and Benjamin Bondurant.
Weakley 1829 31
Cherry, James (Captain) Petition from Capt. James Cherry’s Company recommending Hugh
O’Neal for Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Isaac Young.
Warren 1829 97
Chilton, William Petition from Fentress County asking that William Chilton and N.
Haggard be permitted to open a turnpike road from Piles Turnpike to
Gordon’s Turnpike.
Fentress 1829 256
Citizenship Petition from Rutherford County asking that John McClain, who was
convicted of horse stealing in Warren County, be restored to full
citizenship.
Rutherford,
Warren
1829 46
Citizenship Petition of Joseph McPeters, a convicted horse Thief, asking the
reinstatement of his citizen.
Morgan 1829 249
Citizenship Petition from Campbell County asking that citizenship for William
Hewitt be reinstated.
Campbell 1829 295
Clark, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Clark asking for a divorce from her husband,
Samuel Clark. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 69, Section 2,
page 61)
Knox 1829 230
Clark, Samuel Petition of Elizabeth Clark asking for a divorce from her husband,
Samuel Clark. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 69, Section 2,
page 61)
Knox 1829 230
Clark, Silas (Captain) Petition from Capt. Silas Clark’s Company recommending Thomas
D. Hutchison be appointed as Justice of the Peace.
Jackson 1829 151
Clarke, Joseph Petition from Capt. Agnew’s Company recommending Samuel West
be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Joseph
Clarke.
Sevier 1829 283
Clemmons, Jephthi Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land
inheritance from William Clemmons (deceased). Named in petition:
Margaret, Malinda, Lovina, Jephthi, and Maryann Clemmons and
James Shannon.
Wilson 1829 44
Clemmons, Jepthah Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land
inheritance from William Clemmons (deceased). Named in petition:
Margaret, Malinda, Lovina, Jephthi, and Maryann Clemmons and
James Shannon.
Wilson 1829 44
Clemmons, Lovina Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land
inheritance from William Clemmons (deceased). Named in petition:
Margaret, Malinda, Lovina, Jephthi, and Maryann Clemmons and
James Shannon.
Wilson 1829 44
Clemmons, Malinda Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land
inheritance from William Clemmons (deceased). Named in petition:
Margaret, Malinda, Lovina, Jephthi, and Maryann Clemmons and
James Shannon.
Wilson 1829 44
Clemmons, Margaret Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land
inheritance from William Clemmons (deceased). Named in petition:
Margaret, Malinda, Lovina, Jephthi, and Maryann Clemmons and
James Shannon.
Wilson 1829 44
Clemmons, Maryann Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land
inheritance from William Clemmons (deceased). Named in petition:
Margaret, Malinda, Lovina, Jephthi, and Maryann Clemmons and
James Shannon.
Wilson 1829 44
Clemmons, William Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land
inheritance from William Clemmons (deceased). Named in petition:
Margaret, Malinda, Lovina, Jephthi, and Maryann Clemmons and
James Shannon.
Wilson 1829 44
Coal Statements from J. B. McCormick and James Picford regarding
navigation and transporting of coal on the Obed River.
Fentress 1829 120
Cobb, Alfred Petition of Jacob Haun asking his two illegitimate children, William
Dixon Cusan and Alfred Cobb, be given his legal name.
Jefferson 1829 173
Cobb, Joseph Petition of George Raye, Joseph Cobb, John Humphreys and John
Hodge regarding land claims taken away by older title.
Grainger 1829 278
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Cochran, Samuel Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah
Woodall. (34 supporting signatures.) Statement by Samuel Cochran,
William Hall, Young P. Brizendine, Curiel Keen and William
McConabay.
Sumner 1829 71
Cocke, John (Court
Clerk)
Petition of John Cocke, Grainger County Court Clerk, suggesting
change in revenue laws.
Grainger 1829 227
Coffle, Jacob Petition of Sam’l Wilson regarding a land claim in the Hiwassee
District. Named in petition: Obediah Patty & Jacob Coffle.
Monroe 1829 199
Coffy, Asburg M. Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold
a lottery to build a Masonic Hall. Also asking the following be
appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery: Nathaniel Smith,
William Hogan, James H. Fyffe, Archibald R. Turk, Asburg M.
Coffy, Horace Hickox, Peter Kinder, Tidence Lane and Charles
Matlock.
McMinn 1829 131
Collins River Petition of Richard A. Forrest and wife Lucy asking that Martin
Earls and Edby Harrrison not be permitted to build a toll bridge
across Collins River. Named in petition: Joseph England.
Warren 1829 40
Collins River Petition from Warren County asking that Asa Hill be permitted to
build a toll bridge across Collins River.
Warren 1829 96
Collinsworth, J. W. Petition of Andrew Hay, A. G., of the 7th Dist. Asking for a full
investigation of the charges against his character and asking for his
impeachment. Included in his folder, letters of J. W. Collinsworth.
1829 82
Columbia College Petition from Trustees of Columbia College asking for state funds.
Named in petition: James H. Piper and William L. Willeford.
Maury 1829 9
Combs, Aquilla Petition of Meriman Jones regarding land. Named in petition: Isaac
Sanders, Aquilla Combs, and Aulsey Dean.
Madison 1829 133
Combs, John Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife, Ann
Dickson. Named in petition: John Combs. (10 supporting
signatures.)
Overton 1829 232
Common Schools Petition from Bledsoe County regarding the establishment of a road
to the Western District and Common Schools.
Bledsoe 1829 135
Connelly, John W. Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of
John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison,
Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes,
John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of
the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J.
L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.
Rutherford 1829 147
Cook, Herby Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of
John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison,
Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes,
John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of
the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J.
L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.
Rutherford 1829 147
Cotton Petition of Elisa Nightingale concerning her cotton manufacturing
mill and land. Named in petition: George P. Nightingale.
Maury 1829 20
Court Decision Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a
Williamson County court decision. Statements by: Luther Brown,
Benjamin Leigh, Lavin Cator, Neal Hopkins and John Ben Brook.
Also named: Richard A. Brown.
Williamson 1829 49
Court of Pleas and
Quarters
Petition of Roane County concerning 1. Court of Pleas and Quarters,
2. Justice of the Peace fees, 3. Recording of votes, 4. lawyer cost etc.
Roane 1829 243
Crabtree, Samuel Statement in support of Frederick Smith’s request for a divorce from
his wife Nancy Smith. Also named: Samuel Crabtree. (10 supporting
signatures.)
Campbell 1829 236b
Crawford, (Colonel) Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss,
John Walker, John Henderson, Joseph Powell and Merryman Payne
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Capt.
Ottinger, Col. Crawford, Capt. Bradshaw and Capt. John Davies.
Greene 1829 267
Crozby, James Petition of Robert Crozby and John W. Hill asking to open a
turnpike road from Marion to Hamilton County. Named in petition:
Ephriam Hixon, Jr. and James Crozby.
Marion,
Hamilton
1829 244
Crozby, Robert Petition of Robert Crozby and John W. Hill asking to open a
turnpike road from Marion to Hamilton County. Named in petition:
Ephriam Hixon, Jr. and James Crozby.
Marion,
Hamilton
1829 244
Cumberland Mountain Petition from citizens of Bledsoe County living near the road
crossing Cumberland Mountain asking relief from paying taxes on
turnpike roads.
Bledsoe 1829 238
Cumberland Mountain Petition of David Ragsdale asking that no new turnpike road charters
across Cumberland Mountain be granted. Named in Petition: Lewis
Morgan, William Smith and George W. Hale. (61 supporting
signatures) Also named – the five roads currently across Cumberland
Mountain: Cumberland Road, Gordon Road, Girtman’s Trace,
Kinkee Trace and Jones Trace.
Rhea 1829 257
Cumberland River Petition from Sumner County asking that a charter for an additional
bridge crossing the Cumberland River at Nashville be denied.
Sumner 1829 43
Cusan, William Dixon Petition of Jacob Haun asking his two illegitimate children, William
Dixon Cusan and Alfred Cobb, be given his legal name.
Jefferson 1829 173
Cusick, Samuel Petitions from Sevier County recommending that John Jenkins, and
Samuel Cusick be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in
petition: Capt. Rainwater.
Sevier 1829 144
Dale, John Petition of John Dale asking permission to retail liquor without a
license. (107 supporting signatures.)
White 1829 109
Dam Petitions for and against the mill and dam of John and Joseph Greer
on Elk River and its obstruction to navigation.
Lincoln 1829 123a
Dam Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John
Ellis on French Broad River. Named in petition: Edward George,
Thomas Jordan and Samuel Boggas.
Sevier 1829 128
Dam Petition from Franklin County regarding a mill of Capt. Thomas
Hudnall. Named in petition: Edwards Heirs, and VanZant’s dam.
Franklin 1829 183
Daniel, Woodson Petition of Capt. Wyatt’s Company recommending Nathaniel Holms
be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace Woodson Daniel,
Deceased.
Stewart 1829 270
Davidson, Abram
(Captain)
Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson,
John Shelton, James Mars and Aaron Kennedy be appointed as
Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Nassay M. Randal,
Capt. Abram Davidson and Capt. McCagg.
Perry 1829 296
Davies, John (Captain) Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss,
John Walker, John Henderson, Joseph Powell and Merryman Payne
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Capt.
Ottinger, Col. Crawford, Capt. Bradshaw and Capt. John Davies.
Greene 1829 267
Davis, (Captain) Petition of the 33rd Regiment asking to form a second battalion with
the companies of Capt. McDaniels, Capt. Nester and Capt. Davis.
Campbell 1829 217
Davis, Peter Petition from Cocke County regarding a request to be submitted by
William Reynolds, Peter Davis and Stephen Huff to build a turnpike
road.
Cocke 1829 187
Davis, Peter Petition asking that Peter Davis, William Reynolds and Stephen Huff
be given a turnpike charter.
Cocke,
Greene,
Jefferson
1829 205
Davis, Robert Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert
Barr, Henry Anthony, Robert Davis and Pascal Head for Justice of
the Peace. Named in Petition: Capt. John Jackson, Capt. Jeremiah
Saroen and Capt. Byrus.
Sumner 1829 285
Dean, Aulsey Petition of Meriman Jones regarding land. Named in petition: Isaac
Sanders, Aquilla Combs, and Aulsey Dean.
Madison 1829 133
Deatherage, Abner Petition in behalf of Abner Deatherage concerning land payments. McMinn 1829 24
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Denson, William Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her
husband, Thomas C. Greene. Signed by Robert Henderson and R.
McGavock. Named in petition: William Denson and Col. Kearney.
(See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, chapter 5, page 6, given privilege
of Feme Sole)
Williamson 1829 106
Dickerson, Nathaniel Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson,
John Shelton, James Mars and Aaron Kennedy be appointed as
Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Nassay M. Randal,
Capt. Abram Davidson and Capt. McCagg.
Perry 1829 296
Dickson, Ann Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife, Ann
Dickson. Named in petition: John Combs. (10 supporting
signatures.)
Overton 1829 232
Dickson, Samuel Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife, Ann
Dickson. Named in petition: John Combs. (10 supporting
signatures.)
Overton 1829 232
Dillard, (Captain) Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of
William King, James Dillard and John Morgan as Justice of the
Peace. Also named in petition: Col. Samuel Mitchel, Capt. Dillard,
Capt. Capley, A. Rayburn and Raymond Thompson.
Bedford 1829 139
Dillard, James Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of
William King, James Dillard and John Morgan as Justice of the
Peace. Also named in petition: Col. Samuel Mitchel, Capt. Dillard,
Capt. Capley, A. Rayburn and Raymond Thompson.
Bedford 1829 139
Dillen, Jacob Petition of Alexander Montgomery, Jacob Dillen, William M.
Richardson and William A. H. McGee asking payment of their
claims for construction of the Fentress County public building.
Fentress 1829 192
Dinkins, Reubin Petition from Capt. McDaniel’s Company recommending Joseph
Goodin be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning
Reubin Dinkins.
Campbell 1829 245
Divorce Petition of Martha McGee asking for a divorce from her husband,
Clendenon McGee. Named in petition: Richard Forrest.
Warren 1829 4
Divorce Petition of Nancy McElyea Night asking for a divorce from her
husband, Richard Night.
Lawrence 1829 7
Divorce Petition of John Rains asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane
Rains. (90 supporting signatures.)
Cocke 1829 11
Divorce Petition of Norman McDonald asking for a divorce from his wife,
Milly Perryman McDonald. (19 supporting signatures.)
White 1829 19
Divorce Petition of James Stuntson asking for a divorce from his wife,
Burnetty Stuntson. Statements by: Elizabeth Stunston and Elizabeth
Summers.
Weakley 1829 30
Divorce Petition of Alexander MacRea asking for a divorce from his wife,
Mary Moody MacRea. Statement by B. J. Hurt. (16 supporting
signatures.
Davidson 1829 36
Divorce Petition of Jospeh Sloss asking for a divorce from his wife, Sally
Sloss. (15 supporting signatures.)
Rutherford 1829 41
Divorce Petition of Priscylla M. Parrott Gibson asking for a divorce from her
husband, Dennis Gibson. (See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter
74, Section 3, page 97)
Jefferson 1829 53
Divorce Petition of Caroline Fraser Hill asking for divorce from her husband
Bennett Hill. (See also 1829-303)
Maury 1829 59
Divorce Petition of Jane Short asking for a divorce from her husband, Aaron
Short. (24 supporting signatures.)
1829 65
Divorce Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah
Woodall. (34 supporting signatures.) Statement by Samuel Cochran,
William Hall, Young P. Brizendine, Curiel Keen and William
McConabay.
Sumner 1829 71
Divorce Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her
husband, Thomas C. Greene. Signed by Robert Henderson and R.
McGavock. Named in petition: William Denson and Col. Kearney.
(See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, chapter 5, page 6, given privilege
of Feme Sole)
Williamson 1829 106
Divorce Petition of Causbey Bowman asking for a divorce from his wife,
Elizabeth Howard Bowman. Named in petition: James Howard.
Statement by Isaac Taylor.
White 1829 108
Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Isaac asking for a divorce from her husband,
John W. Isaacs. Named in petition: Jacob Waggoner, Bruce M.
Garner. (See also Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 252, Section
2, page 220.)
Lincoln 1829 117
Divorce Petition of Rhoda Jones asking for a divorce from her husband,
Lewis Jones. Statements of Nelly Groom, Asa Johnston, John W.
Simpson, and Elizabeth Atkinson.
Fentress 1829 136
Divorce Petition of Sarah Brewington asking for a divorce from husband,
James Brewington. Named in petition: Samuel Willson. (See Private
Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 304, page 278)
Jefferson 1829 137
Divorce Petition of Martha Smith Green asking for a divorce from her
husband, Thomas C. Green. (See also 1829-106 and Private Acts of
Tenn. 1829, Chapter 5, page 6)
Williamson 1829 138
Divorce Petition from Lee Palmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Lucy
Stone Palmer.
Carroll 1829 142
Divorce Petition from James Ponder asking for a divorce from his wife,
Nancy Ponder.
Sevier 1829 145
Divorce Petition of Margaret Rhea Fickle asking for a divorce from her
husband, Abraham B. Fickle. (See also 1831-150 and Private Acts of
Tenn. 1827, Chapter 232, Section 4, page 196; Private Acts of Tenn.
1829, Chapter 69, Section 3, Page 61)
Sullivan 1829 150
Divorce Petition of Michel Boyers asking for a divorce from his wife
Margaret Boyers.
Claiborne 1829 171
Divorce Petition of John Mass asking for a divorce from his wife, Betsy
Haggard Moss. Named in petition: Thomas Moss. Statement of
Thomas Hagler. (51 supporting signatures.)
Anderson 1829 191
Divorce Petition of John Pille asking for a divorce fom his wife, Nancy Pille.
(22 supporting signatures.)
Fentress 1829 193
Divorce Petition of Benoni Medley asking for divorce from his wife, Milly
Medley. Named in petition: Isaac Hicks. (See Private Acts of TN
1833, Chapter 89, page 53.)
Marion 1829 211
Divorce Petition of Sarah Wagner Vernoy asking for a divorce from her
husband, Peter Vernoy. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 124,
page 97.)
Carter 1829 212
Divorce Petition from John W. Buchanan asking for a divorce from his wife,
Obedience Buchanan. Statements of John W. O’Neal and John T.
Neil.
Bedford 1829 213
Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Chaplain asking for divorce from her husband,
Moses Chaplain. Named in petition: William Fowler. (47 supporting
signatures.)
Weakley 1829 215
Divorce Petition of William Butler asking for a divorce from his wife,
Urciller Lawson Butler. Statements of Urciller Butler relinquishing
all claims, Jos. Callaway and Akillis Slapp.
Monroe 1829 221
Divorce Petition of Absalom Hansworth asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sara Lang Hansworth. (18 supporting signatures.)
Greene 1829 224
Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Clark asking for a divorce from her husband,
Samuel Clark. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 69, Section 2,
page 61)
Knox 1829 230
Divorce Petition of Rosean Smith asking a divorce from her husband,
Ulysses G. Smith. Named in petition: Emily E. Oldham, Jefferson
Overstreet, Henry Oldham and William Oldham. 30 supporting
signatures. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 285, Section 1,
page 261)
Knox 1829 231
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Divorce Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife, Ann
Dickson. Named in petition: John Combs. (10 supporting
signatures.)
Overton 1829 232
Divorce Petition of John Rich asking for a divorce from his wife, Susanah
Moore Rich. (35 supporting signatures.)
Maury 1829 233
Divorce Statement in support of Frederick Smith’s request for a divorce from
his wife Nancy Smith. Also named: Samuel Crabtree. (10 supporting
signatures.)
Campbell 1829 236b
Divorce Petition from Mary Ford asking for a divorce from her husband,
Loid Ford. Named in petition: Fredric Branstetter, her father. (8
supporting signatures) Statement of William Anderson, Clerk of the
Circuit Court of Sullivan County. Enoch Ford named in statement.
(See also Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 270, Section 1, pages
244, 245 - privilege of Feme Sole granted to a Mary Ford.)
Sullivan 1829 262
Divorce Statements of Nazareth Meaders and Nancy Meaders regarding
William Hickman’s request for a divorce. No actual petition in
folder. (57 supporting signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1827,
Chapter 150, Section 4, page 121)
Maury 1829 268
Divorce Petitions for a divorce from both John and Sally Porter. Also
included in this folder a bond of Sally Porter, John Yeats and Samuel
Porter relinquishing all further claims against John Porter. Also
named in petition: George Yeats.
White 1829 273
Divorce Petition of John L. Robertson asking a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Pery Robertson. Named in petition: Jacob Rogers. Statements by
Jeremiah Huggins and Joseph Wilson.
Weakley 1829 282
Divorce Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John
Britton. Named in petition: Anguish McKiver, her father. Statements
by: A. Hayes, James Boals, Donald McIver, Rob’t. Boals and John
James.
Haywood 1829 284
Divorce Petition of Jacob McAdams asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sarah Gollahan McAdams. Named in petition: Lawrence Nichols.
Statement by Nancy Turpin and Matthew Turpin.
Bedford 1829 286
Dorris, Robert Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert
Barr, Henry Anthony, Robert Davis and Pascal Head for Justice of
the Peace. Named in Petition: Capt. John Jackson, Capt. Jeremiah
Saroen and Capt. Byrus.
Sumner 1829 285
Dotson, Jesse Petition of Andrew F. Jones, jailer of Knox County, asking fees for
keeping prisoners. Named in petition: Joseph Silvey, Brachston
Silvey, Jesse Dotson, Elijah Skidmore, William Skidmore and
Honorable Charles F. Keith.
Knox 1829 81
Dradin, Henry Petition of Samuel R. Russell asking a correction be made to a land
survey. Named in petition: Henry Dradin.
Hamilton 1829 271
Dresden, TN Petition from the Town of Dresden asking permission to sell town
lots. Named in petition: W. H. Johnson and John W. Rogers.
Weakley 1829 93
Duggan, John Petition from school commissioners Moses McSpadden, John
Duggan, Robert Gregory, David Caldwell, William James and
William Kimbraugh regarding compensation for their services.
Monroe 1829 196
Duncan, John Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending George Sides
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Ralph
Mathes, John Duncan
Warren 1829 116
Dunlap, Hugh Affidavit of Thomas Taylor regarding a land grant. Also named: A.
R. Alexander, Polk & Porter, and Hugh Dunlap.
Tipton 1829 160
Dycke, Daniel Petition from Greene County asking relief be given to William K.
Vance, jailer of Greene County for his expenses in housing prisoners
Daniel Dycke and David Milbourne.
Greene 1829 16
Dyes, William Receipt for William Dyes to receive bounty for killing a wolf. Haywood 1829 248
Dyre, Joseph Petition of Joseph Dyre asking relief from $1000.00 bond he put up
for John Miller who absconded. Also named: Major Nathaniel
Smith.
McMinn 1829 163
Earle, James Petition of John Austin asking for fees as jailer. Named in Petition:
Absoum Peake. Statements of Archibald R. Turk, Barnard Seay,
James Earle, and Spencer Beavers.
McMinn 1829 155
Earls, Martin Petition of Richard A. Forrest and wife Lucy asking that Martin
Earls and Edby Harrrison not be permitted to build a toll bridge
across Collins River. Named in petition: Joseph England.
Warren 1829 40
Eastland, Thomas Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released
from road work. Named in petition: Gen. John W. Simpson, Jesse
Lincoln, William Seymour, Gen. Brown, George Gordon, Randolph
Ross, Ruebin Ross and Col. Thomas Eastland.
White 1829 42
Eaton, William Petition from Grainger County asking William Eaton be permitted to
hawk and peddle without a license.
Grainger 1829 60
Edwards, Andrew S. Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg.,
nominating Andrew S. Edwards for Justice of the Peace. Named in
petition: William Gosset, Stephen Lynch, Turney Norman, Thomas
Arnold and McKinney Pearce.
Rutherford 1829 73
Edwards, William Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending William
Edwards be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning
William Montgomery..
Sumner 1829 258
Elections Petition from Capt. Major’s Company asking that the home of Henry
Byrom be established as a voting precinct. Named in petition: Daniel
Muce.
Franklin 1829 34
Elections Petition from Giles County asking to have a voting precinct at
Williford’s Store.
Giles 1829 57
Elections Petition from Jefferson County asking for the home of Richard
Longacres become a voting place.
Jefferson 1829 88
Elections Petition from Fentress County asking they be represented with
Overton and Morgan Counties instead of White when voting for a
state representative.
Fentress,
Overton,
Morgan
1829 194
Elections Petition of Roane County concerning 1. Court of Pleas and Quarters,
2. Justice of the Peace fees, 3. Recording of votes, 4. lawyer cost etc.
Roane 1829 243
Elk River Petitions for and against the mill and dam of John and Joseph Greer
on Elk River and its obstruction to navigation.
Lincoln 1829 123a
Ellis, John Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John
Ellis on French Broad River. Named in petition: Edward George,
Thomas Jordan and Samuel Boggas.
Sevier 1829 128
Ellis, William Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John
Ellis on French Broad River. Named in petition: Edward George,
Thomas Jordan and Samuel Boggas.
Sevier 1829 128
Embree, Elijah Petition of Elijah Embree asking for an extension of his loan. Washington 1829 2
England, Joseph Petition of Richard A. Forrest and wife Lucy asking that Martin
Earls and Edby Harrrison not be permitted to build a toll bridge
across Collins River. Named in petition: Joseph England.
Warren 1829 40
Erwin, William Petition of William Erwin regarding a land grant. Statement of
James Townsend, surveyor. Also named: John McLamore.
White 1829 110
Estate Settlement Petition of administrators of James A. Green estate asking his
property be sold in order to pay his creditors.
Smith 1829 17
Estate Settlement Petition of Tabitha Charles asking that the will of late husband,
James Charles, be registered and effectual in law.
White 1829 52
Estate Settlement Petition of Henry S. Purris for the heirs of John Purris regarding a
sale of land to settle the estate.
Knox 1829 118
Estate Settlement Petition of Thomas McClure asking that he be permitted to claim the
estate of his deceased brother, James McClure.
Montgomery,
Henry
1829 197
Evans, Mary Petition from White County asking Mary Evans be permitted to
retail liquor without a license. (105 supporting signatures.)
White 1829 56
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Ewing, Nathan (County
Court Clerk)
Petition of Betsy Smith regarding the will of Frederick Sherman,
deceased. Statements of Elizabeth Haynes and F. H. Lecog. Copy of
will and record of Nathan Ewing, Clerk of County Court.
Davidson 1829 188
Execution of slave Petition from Smith County asking compensation be given to
Edward Settles for his executed slave, Daniel. Many signatures.
Copy of proposed legislation in folder.
Smith 1829 18
Fagoner, (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of
John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison,
Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes,
John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of
the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J.
L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.
Rutherford 1829 147
Fancher, Wesly Petition recommending James Arms and William Brown for a
turnpike road charter. Named in petition: John Brown, Jesse Lincoln,
and Wesly Fancher.
Bledsoe,
White
1829 95
Feme Sole Petition of Milly Hearn wife of George W. Hearn asking she be
given Feme Sole.
Wilson 1829 32
Feme Sole Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her
husband, Thomas C. Greene. Signed by Robert Henderson and R.
McGavock. Named in petition: William Denson and Col. Kearney.
(See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, chapter 5, page 6, given privilege
of Feme Sole)
Williamson 1829 106
Feme Sole Petition on behalf of Sarah Martin asking she be given the privilege
of Feme Sole. Husband’s name: Joseph Martin.
Cocke 1829 174
Feme Sole Petition of Mary Sick asking that she not be held liable for the debts
of her husband, Joseph M. Sicks. (See Private Acts of TN 1829,
Chapter 125, page 98 given Feme Sole.)
Claiborne 1829 229
Fentress County, public
building
Petition of Alexander Montgomery, Jacob Dillen, William M.
Richardson and William A. H. McGee asking payment of their
claims for construction of the Fentress County public building.
Fentress 1829 192
Ferguson, George Petition of George Ferguson asking to hawk and peddle without a
license.
1829 55
Ferry Petition of A. M. Barker regarding a law for the construction of a
bridge and the impact on his ferry.
Montgomery 1829 157
Ferry Petition of Timothy W. Gilman regarding a proposed change to
Public Road Laws. Named in petition: Pages Ferry and McGavock
Ferry. (See Private Act of TN 1829, Chapter 224, page 182.)
Davidson 1829 219
Ferry Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service
across the Tennessee River. Also asking that Jessee Cannady,
Nathan Arnold, West Wood, Joseph Brown, John Shelton and Green
B. Roadin serve as ferry commissioners. Named in petition: John
Reeves’ ferry.
Perry 1829 239
Ferry Petition from Washington County asking a ferry service be
established at Waddley’s Ford on the Nolichucky River.
Washington 1829 263
Ferry Petitions of Jane Blair & John Carmichael regarding a ferry landing
on the Tennessee River. Record of Roane County Court Action
included in folder.
Roane 1829 294
Fickle, Abraham B. Petition of Margaret Rhea Fickle asking for a divorce from her
husband, Abraham B. Fickle. (See also 1831-150 and Private Acts of
Tenn. 1827, Chapter 232, Section 4, page 196; Private Acts of Tenn.
1829, Chapter 69, Section 3, Page 61)
Sullivan 1829 150
Fickle, Margaret Petition of Margaret Rhea Fickle asking for a divorce from her
husband, Abraham B. Fickle. (See also 1831-150 and Private Acts of
Tenn. 1827, Chapter 232, Section 4, page 196; Private Acts of Tenn.
1829, Chapter 69, Section 3, Page 61)
Sullivan 1829 150
Fields, Allen Petition of Allen Fields asking to retail liquor without a license. Williamson 1829 104
Fine, Jonathan Petition from Capt. Smith’s company recommending Archabel Gaul
be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Jonathan
Fine.
Rhea 1829 13
Fish Traps Petition of Silas Williams regarding fish traps on Powell's River. Claiborne 1829 124
Ford Road Petitions from Jefferson and Knox Counties concerning the toll and
condition of Ford Road in Hawkins County.
Jefferson,
Knox,
Hawkins
1829 66
Ford, Enoch Petition from Mary Ford asking for a divorce from her husband,
Loid Ford. Named in petition: Fredric Branstetter, her father. (8
supporting signatures) Statement of William Anderson, Clerk of the
Circuit Court of Sullivan County. Enoch Ford named in statement.
(See also Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 270, Section 1, pages
244, 245 - privilege of Feme Sole granted to a Mary Ford.)
Sullivan 1829 262
Ford, Loid (Loyd) Petition from Mary Ford asking for a divorce from her husband,
Loid Ford. Named in petition: Fredric Branstetter, her father. (8
supporting signatures) Statement of William Anderson, Clerk of the
Circuit Court of Sullivan County. Enoch Ford named in statement.
(See also Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 270, Section 1, pages
244, 245 - privilege of Feme Sole granted to a Mary Ford.)
Sullivan 1829 262
Ford, Mary Petition from Mary Ford asking for a divorce from her husband,
Loid Ford. Named in petition: Fredric Branstetter, her father. (8
supporting signatures) Statement of William Anderson, Clerk of the
Circuit Court of Sullivan County. Enoch Ford named in statement.
(See also Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 270, Section 1, pages
244, 245 - privilege of Feme Sole granted to a Mary Ford.)
Sullivan 1829 262
Fore, William Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered
in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith,
John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries.
Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener,
Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins.
Weakley 1829 158
Forrest, Lucy Petition of Richard A. Forrest and wife Lucy asking that Martin
Earls and Edby Harrrison not be permitted to build a toll bridge
across Collins River. Named in petition: Joseph England.
Warren 1829 40
Forrest, Richard Petition of Martha McGee asking for a divorce from her husband,
Clendenon McGee. Named in petition: Richard Forrest.
Warren 1829 4
Forrest, Richard A. Petition of Richard A. Forrest and wife Lucy asking that Martin
Earls and Edby Harrrison not be permitted to build a toll bridge
across Collins River. Named in petition: Joseph England.
Warren 1829 40
Foster, James (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of
John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison,
Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes,
John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of
the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J.
L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.
Rutherford 1829 147
Fowler, William Petition of Elizabeth Chaplain asking for divorce from her husband,
Moses Chaplain. Named in petition: William Fowler. (47 supporting
signatures.)
Weakley 1829 215
Fransher, Wesley Petition asking that Wesley Fransher be permitted to build a turnpike
road from Alexander Lowerys in Bledsoe County to Robert Burks
Crab Orchard. (70 supporting signatures) Statement of Peter
Hoodenpyl, surveyor.
Bledsoe,
Roane, White,
Morgan
Overton
1829 261
French Broad River Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John
Ellis on French Broad River. Named in petition: Edward George,
Thomas Jordan and Samuel Boggas.
Sevier 1829 128
Frey, Henry V. Petition of Henry V. Frey asking relief from fine. Named in petition:
Edward G. H. Thompson.
Robertson 1829 77
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Fyffe, James H. Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold
a lottery to build a Masonic Hall. Also asking the following be
appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery: Nathaniel Smith,
William Hogan, James H. Fyffe, Archibald R. Turk, Asburg M.
Coffy, Horace Hickox, Peter Kinder, Tidence Lane and Charles
Matlock.
McMinn 1829 131
Gains, Benjamin Petition from Robertson County asking relief for Benjamin Gains
from a security bond for James Pike charged with counterfeiting.
Named in petition: Thomas Johnson.
Robertson 1829 119
Galbreath, William
(Clerk County Court)
Petition of James Young, Sheriff of Jackson County, asking relief for
$70.00 spent for housing jurors during the trial of State vs. Willis
Mullins. Also Named: James T. Quarles, Clerk of Circuit Court and
William Gailbreath, Clerk of County Court.
Jackson 1829 153
Gamble, Robert Petition of Robert Gamble concerning land purchased in Hiwassee
District but now declared reservation land. Named in petition: John
Miller, a Native of the Cherokee Nation.
Rhea 1829 26
Gardener, Alford Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered
in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith,
John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries.
Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener,
Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins.
Weakley 1829 158
Gardenhine, John Petition of John Gardenhine asking relief from court Judgment for
passing counterfeit money. Statement of John Martin. Many
signatures.
White 1829 111
Garner, Bruce M. Petition of Elizabeth Isaac asking for a divorce from her husband,
John W. Isaacs. Named in petition: Jacob Waggoner, Bruce M.
Garner. (See also Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 252, Section
2, page 220.)
Lincoln 1829 117
Garret, Sally Petition from Jeremiah Chapman asking to make illegitimate
daughter, Sally Garret his lawful heir.
1829 76
Gaul, Archabel Petition from Capt. Smith’s company recommending Archabel Gaul
be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Jonathan
Fine.
Rhea 1829 13
George, Edward Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John
Ellis on French Broad River. Named in petition: Edward George,
Thomas Jordan and Samuel Boggas.
Sevier 1829 128
Gibson, Dennis Petition of Priscylla M. Parrott Gibson asking for a divorce from her
husband, Dennis Gibson. (See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter
74, Section 3, page 97)
Jefferson 1829 53
Gibson, James
(Captain)
Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s
Company, William Jones from Capt. Longs Company and James
Perry for Capt. James Gibson’s Company be appointed as Justice of
the Peace. Also named: Thomas K. Gordon, and B. R. White.
Giles 1829 62
Gibson, Priscylla M.
Parrott
Petition of Priscylla M. Parrott Gibson asking for a divorce from her
husband, Dennis Gibson. (See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter
74, Section 3, page 97)
Jefferson 1829 53
Gilbreath, Mr. Petition from Jefferson County to remove obstructions to navigation
on the French Broad River. Named in petition: Col. Hamilton,
Michael Branner, George Branner, Mr. Hoskins and Mr. Gilbreath.
Jefferson 1829 129
Gill, Richardson Petition from Maury County asking Richardson Gill be permitted to
hawk and peddle without a license.
Maury 1829 176
Gillespie, James
(Esquire)
Petition of Robert Morris asking permission to hawk and peddle
without a license. Also included is a letter to James Gillespie,
Esquire.
Blount 1829 280
Gilliam, James,
(Colonel)
Petition from Capt. Mitchell’s Company recommending Col. James
Gilliam be appointed as a Justice of the Peace.
1829 64
Gilman, Timothy W. Petition of Timothy W. Gilman regarding a proposed change to
Public Road Laws. Named in petition: Pages Ferry and McGavock
Ferry. (See Private Act of TN 1829, Chapter 224, page 182.)
Davidson 1829 219
Goodall, Charles Petition from Sumner County asking Charles Goodall be given relief
from forfeiture of land in case of State vs. Jesse & Charles Wood.
Sumner 1829 72
Goodin, James Petition of the Heirs of Richard Sparks regarding disputed land.
Named in petition: John Sevier, James Hardin, James Goodin and
Elisha Boyd.
Hardin 1829 102
Goodin, Joseph Petition from Capt. McDaniel’s Company recommending Joseph
Goodin be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning
Reubin Dinkins.
Campbell 1829 245
Gordon, George Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released
from road work. Named in petition: Gen. John W. Simpson, Jesse
Lincoln, William Seymour, Gen. Brown, George Gordon, Randolph
Ross, Ruebin Ross and Col. Thomas Eastland.
White 1829 42
Gordon, George Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross
Cumberland Mountain. Named in petition: Reubin Ross. Statements
of John Cain, Jesse Lincoln, George Gordon, James Whiteley, John
Paine and J. W. Simpson.
White 1829 86
Gordon, Powhatan Petition of Powhatan Gordon asking release from bond for a gun that
exploded when fired.
Maury 1829 292
Gordon, R. B. Petition from Capt. William Mason’s Company recommending
Bartley Pitts be appointed as Justice of the peace. Letter of R. B.
Gordon.
Robertson 1829 113
Gordon, Thomas K. Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s
Company, William Jones from Capt. Longs Company and James
Perry for Capt. James Gibson’s Company be appointed as Justice of
the Peace. Also named: Thomas K. Gordon, and B. R. White.
Giles 1829 62
Gordon’s Turnpike Petition from Fentress County asking that William Chilton and N.
Haggard be permitted to open a turnpike road from Piles Turnpike to
Gordon’s Turnpike.
Fentress 1829 256
Gores, Mounce
(Esquire)
Petition from Jackson County concerning navigation of Roaring
River. Named in petition: Mounce Gores, Esq., and Ridley Roberts.
Jackson 1829 125
Goss, Charles Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss,
John Walker, John Henderson, Joseph Powell and Merryman Payne
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Capt.
Ottinger, Col. Crawford, Capt. Bradshaw and Capt. John Davies.
Greene 1829 267
Gosset, William Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg.,
nominating Andrew S. Edwards for Justice of the Peace. Named in
petition: William Gosset, Stephen Lynch, Turney Norman, Thomas
Arnold and McKinney Pearce.
Rutherford 1829 73
Gott, William Petition of Town Company of Carter County recommending that
Joseph Powell be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace
resigning William Gott.
Carter 1829 269
Gott, William Petition from Carter County recommending Joseph Powell, Jr. be
appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Gott.
Carter 1829 297
Gott, William Petition from Carter County recommending Joseph Powell, Jr. be
appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Gott.
Carter 1829 298
Gould, John Petition of John Gould asking permission to hawk and peddle
without a license.
1829 83
Grainger County Petition from Grainger County regarding overseers of roads repairs
and the cutting of timber.
Grainger 1829 27
Graves, Ralph Petition of Harriet H. Perkins, widow of Charles Perkins, and
Nicholas Tait Perkins asking permission to sell land in Giles County.
Named in Petition: Ralph Graves, Maritta Perkins and Charles Anna
Perkins.
Williamson 1829 105
Green, James A. Petition of administrators of James A. Green estate asking his
property be sold in order to pay his creditors.
Smith 1829 17
Green, Martha Smith Petition of Martha Smith Green asking for a divorce from her
husband, Thomas C. Green. (See also 1829-106 and Private Acts of
Tenn. 1829, Chapter 5, page 6)
Williamson 1829 138
Green, Thomas C. Petition of Martha Smith Green asking for a divorce from her
husband, Thomas C. Green. (See also 1829-106 and Private Acts of
Tenn. 1829, Chapter 5, page 6)
Williamson 1829 138
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Greene, Martha Denson Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her
husband, Thomas C. Greene. Signed by Robert Henderson and R.
McGavock. Named in petition: William Denson and Col. Kearney.
(See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, chapter 5, page 6, given privilege
of Feme Sole)
Williamson 1829 106
Greene, Thomas C. Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her
husband, Thomas C. Greene. Signed by Robert Henderson and R.
McGavock. Named in petition: William Denson and Col. Kearney.
(See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, chapter 5, page 6, given privilege
of Feme Sole)
Williamson 1829 106
Greer, Andrew Petition of Thomas McGowen of Morgan County asking relief from
judgment of Tipton County Court. Statements of Robert & Daniel
McGowen, Andrew Greer and Taylor Rhodes.
Morgan,
Tipton
1829 159
Greer, J. W. Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a
Williamson County court decision. Statements by: Luther Brown,
Benjamin Leigh, Lavin Cator, Neal Hopkins and John Ben Brook.
Also named: Richard A. Brown.
Williamson 1829 49
Greer, John Petitions for and against the mill and dam of John and Joseph Greer
on Elk River and its obstruction to navigation.
Lincoln 1829 123a
Greer, Joseph Petitions for and against the mill and dam of John and Joseph Greer
on Elk River and its obstruction to navigation.
Lincoln 1829 123a
Gregory, Robert Petition from school commissioners Moses McSpadden, John
Duggan, Robert Gregory, David Caldwell, William James and
William Kimbraugh regarding compensation for their services.
Monroe 1829 196
Griffith, James Petition from Marion County asking that James and John Griffith be
permitted to hawk and peddle goods and retail liquor without a
license. (75 supporting signatures.)
Marion 1829 218
Griffith, John Petition from Marion County asking that James and John Griffith be
permitted to hawk and peddle goods and retail liquor without a
license. (75 supporting signatures.)
Marion 1829 218
Groom, Nelly Petition of Rhoda Jones asking for a divorce from her husband,
Lewis Jones. Statements of Nelly Groom, Asa Johnston, John W.
Simpson, and Elizabeth Atkinson.
Fentress 1829 136
Grysom, Elain Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his
illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children:
James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain.
Overton 1829 216a
Grysom, Ezekiel Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his
illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children:
James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain.
Overton 1829 216a
Grysom, James Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his
illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children:
James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain.
Overton 1829 216a
Grysom, Mary Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his
illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children:
James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain.
Overton 1829 216a
Grysom, Milrea Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his
illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children:
James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain.
Overton 1829 216a
Grysom, Rachel Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his
illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children:
James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain.
Overton 1829 216a
Grysom, Samuel Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his
illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children:
James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain.
Overton 1829 216a
Grysom, William Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his
illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children:
James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain.
Overton 1829 216a
Haggard, N. Petition from Fentress County asking that William Chilton and N.
Haggard be permitted to open a turnpike road from Piles Turnpike to
Gordon’s Turnpike.
Fentress 1829 256
Hagler, Thomas Petition of John Mass asking for a divorce from his wife, Betsy
Haggard Moss. Named in petition: Thomas Moss. Statement of
Thomas Hagler. (51 supporting signatures.)
Anderson 1829 191
Hail, Frederick Petition of Samuel Hail regarding land. Named in petition: Frederick
Hail and James Hail.
McMinn 1829 290
Hail, James Petition of Samuel Hail regarding land. Named in petition: Frederick
Hail and James Hail.
McMinn 1829 290
Hail, Samuel Petition of Samuel Hail regarding land. Named in petition: Frederick
Hail and James Hail.
McMinn 1829 290
Hale, George W. Petition of David Ragsdale asking that no new turnpike road charters
across Cumberland Mountain be granted. Named in Petition: Lewis
Morgan, William Smith and George W. Hale. (61 supporting
signatures) Also named – the five roads currently across Cumberland
Mountain: Cumberland Road, Gordon Road, Girtman’s Trace,
Kinkee Trace and Jones Trace.
Rhea 1829 257
Hale, Phillip S. Petition of Capt. Looney’s Company asking Philip S. Hale be
appointed as Justice of the Peace to fill vacancy of William
Armstrong.
Hawkins 1829 266
Hall, William Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah
Woodall. (34 supporting signatures.) Statement by Samuel Cochran,
William Hall, Young P. Brizendine, Curiel Keen and William
McConabay.
Sumner 1829 71
Hamblin, Edwin Petition from some members of Capt. Rily Jones Company, 4th
Regiment, appealing the appointment of Edwin Hamblin as Justice
of the Peace. (See also 1829-265)
Hawkins 1829 260
Hamblin, Edwin Statement of Auldon Tucker, judge at the election held by Capt.
Riley Jones Company, 4th Regiment, in which Edwin Hamblin was
chosen to be Justice of the Peace. Named in Petition: James Jones.
(See also 1829-260)
Hawkins 1829 265
Hamilton, (Colonel) Petition from Jefferson County to remove obstructions to navigation
on the French Broad River. Named in petition: Col. Hamilton,
Michael Branner, George Branner, Mr. Hoskins and Mr. Gilbreath.
Jefferson 1829 129
Hank, John Petition of Elijah Robinson asking relief from assault and battery
fine levied against him by Jeremiah Blalock. Statements by trial
jurors, John Hank, Stan H. Miller and William Trotter. (135
supporting signatures.)
Sevier 1829 146
Hansworth, Absalom Petition of Absalom Hansworth asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sara Lang Hansworth. (18 supporting signatures.)
Greene 1829 224
Hansworth, Sara Lang Petition of Absalom Hansworth asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sara Lang Hansworth. (18 supporting signatures.)
Greene 1829 224
Hardeman, Thomas J. Petition of Julius C. N. Robertson regarding a land entry. Named in
petition: Jesse Barnett and Thomas J. Hardeman.
Hardeman 1829 208
Hardin County,
boundaries
Petition asking for adjustments to the boundaries of Hardin, Perry
and Wayne Counties with each other. Also speaks of relocation of
the Town of Waynesboro.
Hardin, Perry,
Wayne
1829 103
Hardin, James Petition of the Heirs of Richard Sparks regarding disputed land.
Named in petition: John Sevier, James Hardin, James Goodin and
Elisha Boyd.
Hardin 1829 102
Harp, Hardy Petition from David Martin’s Company recommending Hardy Harp
be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Joseph
McMurray.
Warren 1829 98
Harris, Robert M. Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and
Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a
mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel,
Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows.
Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton.
Monroe 1829 80
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Harrison, Edby Petition of Richard A. Forrest and wife Lucy asking that Martin
Earls and Edby Harrrison not be permitted to build a toll bridge
across Collins River. Named in petition: Joseph England.
Warren 1829 40
Hasley, Stephen Petition on behalf of Stephen Hasley asking he be allowed to retail
liquor as his home on muster days.
Dickson 1829 175
Hatchie Steamboat
Navigation Company
Petitions from citizens of the Hatchie River area asking that the
Hatchie Steamboat River Company be incorporated and have
exclusive navigation rights to Hatchie River.
1829 87
Haun, Alfred Petition of Jacob Haun asking his two illegitimate children, William
Dixon Cusan and Alfred Cobb, be given his legal name.
Jefferson 1829 173
Haun, Jacob Petition of Jacob Haun asking his two illegitimate children, William
Dixon Cusan and Alfred Cobb, be given his legal name.
Jefferson 1829 173
Haun, William Dixon Petition of Jacob Haun asking his two illegitimate children, William
Dixon Cusan and Alfred Cobb, be given his legal name.
Jefferson 1829 173
Havron, James Petition of Montgomery Irwin Montgomery, jailer of Sullivan
County, asking for fees. Named in petition: James Havron and
William Humphries.
Sullivan 1829 209
Hayes, A. Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John
Britton. Named in petition: Anguish McKiver, her father. Statements
by: A. Hayes, James Boals, Donald McIver, Rob’t. Boals and John
James.
Haywood 1829 284
Haynes, Elizabeth Petition of Betsy Smith regarding the will of Frederick Sherman,
deceased. Statements of Elizabeth Haynes and F. H. Lecog. Copy of
will and record of Nathan Ewing, Clerk of County Court.
Davidson 1829 188
Hays, Andrew
(Attorney General)
Petition of Andrew Hay, A. G., of the 7th Dist. Asking for a full
investigation of the charges against his character and asking for his
impeachment. Included in his folder, letters of J. W. Collinsworth.
1829 82
Head, Pascal Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert
Barr, Henry Anthony, Robert Davis and Pascal Head for Justice of
the Peace. Named in Petition: Capt. John Jackson, Capt. Jeremiah
Saroen and Capt. Byrus.
Sumner 1829 285
Hearn, George W. Petition of Milly Hearn wife of George W. Hearn asking she be
given Feme Sole.
Wilson 1829 32
Hearn, Milly Petition of Milly Hearn wife of George W. Hearn asking she be
given Feme Sole.
Wilson 1829 32
Heathborn, Robert H. Petition from James Wyley refusing nomination to serve as Justice
of the Peace and recommending Robert H. Heathborn be appointed
instead.
Humphreys 1829 169a
Heirs, Edwards Petition from Franklin County regarding a mill of Capt. Thomas
Hudnall. Named in petition: Edwards Heirs, and VanZant’s dam.
Franklin 1829 183
Henderson, John Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss,
John Walker, John Henderson, Joseph Powell and Merryman Payne
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Capt.
Ottinger, Col. Crawford, Capt. Bradshaw and Capt. John Davies.
Greene 1829 267
Henderson, Robert Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her
husband, Thomas C. Greene. Signed by Robert Henderson and R.
McGavock. Named in petition: William Denson and Col. Kearney.
(See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, chapter 5, page 6, given privilege
of Feme Sole)
Williamson 1829 106
Hendrix, William Petition from Weakley County asking a land preference for William
Hendrix and George D. Randle to establish a mill.
Weakley 1829 214
Henly, Arthur H. Petition of David Rupell, Nicholas Byers, and Arthur H. Henly of
the Unicoi Turnpike Co. regarding land entries in the Hiwassee
District. Also named: John Lowry.
1829 182
Henry County,
courthouse
Petition from Henry County asking Francis McConnell be paid in
cash for building the Henry County Courthouse at Paris.
Henry 1829 254
Hewitt, William Petition from Campbell County asking that citizenship for William
Hewitt be reinstated.
Campbell 1829 295
Hickman, Thomas
(Sheriff)
Petition of Thomas Hickman, sheriff of Davidson County, asking
fees to pay Greenwood Payne for transporting prisoner John York to
White County.
Davidson 1829 222
Hickman, William Statements of Nazareth Meaders and Nancy Meaders regarding
William Hickman’s request for a divorce. No actual petition in
folder. (57 supporting signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1827,
Chapter 150, Section 4, page 121)
Maury 1829 268
Hickox, Horace Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold
a lottery to build a Masonic Hall. Also asking the following be
appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery: Nathaniel Smith,
William Hogan, James H. Fyffe, Archibald R. Turk, Asburg M.
Coffy, Horace Hickox, Peter Kinder, Tidence Lane and Charles
Matlock.
McMinn 1829 131
Hicks, George Petition of Capt. Henry Potts Company recommending that George
Hicks be appointed as Justice of the Peace.
Hickman 1829 252
Hicks, Isaac Petition of Benoni Medley asking for divorce from his wife, Milly
Medley. Named in petition: Isaac Hicks. (See Private Acts of TN
1833, Chapter 89, page 53.)
Marion 1829 211
Hill, Asa Petition from Warren County asking that Asa Hill be permitted to
build a toll bridge across Collins River.
Warren 1829 96
Hill, Bennett Petition of Caroline Fraser Hill asking for divorce from her husband
Bennett Hill. (See also 1829-303)
Maury 1829 59
Hill, Caroline Fraser Petition of Caroline Fraser Hill asking for divorce from her husband
Bennett Hill. (See also 1829-303)
Maury 1829 59
Hill, John W. Petition of Robert Crozby and John W. Hill asking to open a
turnpike road from Marion to Hamilton County. Named in petition:
Ephriam Hixon, Jr. and James Crozby.
Marion,
Hamilton
1829 244
Hiwassee District Petition of Robert Gamble concerning land purchased in Hiwassee
District but now declared reservation land. Named in petition: John
Miller, a Native of the Cherokee Nation.
Rhea 1829 26
Hiwassee River Petition of Gideon Morgan concerning land for a bridge across
Hiwassee River opposite Calhoun.
McMinn 1829 264
Hixon, Ephriam Jr. Petition of Robert Crozby and John W. Hill asking to open a
turnpike road from Marion to Hamilton County. Named in petition:
Ephriam Hixon, Jr. and James Crozby.
Marion,
Hamilton
1829 244
Hodge, John Petition of George Raye, Joseph Cobb, John Humphreys and John
Hodge regarding land claims taken away by older title.
Grainger 1829 278
Hoffman, Christopher Petition of Christopher Hoffman asking to be granted a turnpike road
charter from Sparta to Keemen. (103 supporting signatures.)
White 1829 54
Hogan, William Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold
a lottery to build a Masonic Hall. Also asking the following be
appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery: Nathaniel Smith,
William Hogan, James H. Fyffe, Archibald R. Turk, Asburg M.
Coffy, Horace Hickox, Peter Kinder, Tidence Lane and Charles
Matlock.
McMinn 1829 131
Hollinsworth, Ben
(Colonel)
Petition from Marion County regarding construction of a road from
Col. Ben Hollinsworth’s to Jasper.
Monroe,
Marion
1829 35
Holms, Nathaniel Petition of Capt. Wyatt’s Company recommending Nathaniel Holms
be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace Woodson Daniel,
Deceased.
Stewart 1829 270
Hoodenpyl, Peter
(Surveyor)
Petition asking that Wesley Fransher be permitted to build a turnpike
road from Alexander Lowerys in Bledsoe County to Robert Burks
Crab Orchard. (70 supporting signatures) Statement of Peter
Hoodenpyl, surveyor.
Bledsoe,
Roane, White,
Morgan
Overton
1829 261
Hoover, J. L. (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of
John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison,
Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes,
John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of
the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J.
L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.
Rutherford 1829 147
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Hopkins, Neal Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a
Williamson County court decision. Statements by: Luther Brown,
Benjamin Leigh, Lavin Cator, Neal Hopkins and John Ben Brook.
Also named: Richard A. Brown.
Williamson 1829 49
Hornback, James H. Petition of James H. Hornback regarding the building of a grist and
saw mill on the Sequatchie River.
Marion 1829 121
Horses Petition from Warren County asking that stud horses not be allowed
to come within the view of places of worship.
Warren 1829 79
Horses Petition from White County asking debtors be allowed one horse
exempt from sale of execution.
White 1829 112
Hoskins, Mr. Petition from Jefferson County to remove obstructions to navigation
on the French Broad River. Named in petition: Col. Hamilton,
Michael Branner, George Branner, Mr. Hoskins and Mr. Gilbreath.
Jefferson 1829 129
Howard, James Petition of Causbey Bowman asking for a divorce from his wife,
Elizabeth Howard Bowman. Named in petition: James Howard.
Statement by Isaac Taylor.
White 1829 108
Hoyl, David Petition of David Hoyl asking to retail goods without a license. McMinn 1829 162
Hubert, John Petition from Obion County recommending Francis Taylor be
appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning John Hubert.
Obion 1829 274
Hudnall, Thomas
(Capt.)
Petition from Franklin County regarding a mill of Capt. Thomas
Hudnall. Named in petition: Edwards Heirs, and VanZant’s dam.
Franklin 1829 183
Hudson, Robert Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and
Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a
mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel,
Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows.
Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton.
Monroe 1829 80
Huff, Stephen Petition from Cocke County regarding a request to be submitted by
William Reynolds, Peter Davis and Stephen Huff to build a turnpike
road.
Cocke 1829 187
Huff, Stephen Petition asking that Peter Davis, William Reynolds and Stephen Huff
be given a turnpike charter.
Cocke,
Greene,
Jefferson
1829 205
Huggins, Jeremiah Petition of John L. Robertson asking a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Pery Robertson. Named in petition: Jacob Rogers. Statements by
Jeremiah Huggins and Joseph Wilson.
Weakley 1829 282
Hughlett, John Petition of John Hughlett asking to hawk and peddle without a
license.
Hickman 1829 253
Humphreys, John Petition of George Raye, Joseph Cobb, John Humphreys and John
Hodge regarding land claims taken away by older title.
Grainger 1829 278
Humphries, (Judge) Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered
in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith,
John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries.
Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener,
Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins.
Weakley 1829 158
Humphries, William Petition of Montgomery Irwin Montgomery, jailer of Sullivan
County, asking for fees. Named in petition: James Havron and
William Humphries.
Sullivan 1829 209
Hunt, B. J. Petition of Alexander MacRea asking for a divorce from his wife,
Mary Moody MacRea. Statement by B. J. Hurt. (16 supporting
signatures.
Davidson 1829 36
Hunting Petition from Sullivan County asking the killing of deer be
prohibited in certain seasons.
Sullivan 1829 228
Hutchison, Thomas D. Petition from Capt. Silas Clark’s Company recommending Thomas
D. Hutchison be appointed as Justice of the Peace.
Jackson 1829 151
Hynes, (Colonel) Petition of John Roberts asking compensation for damage done to
wagon and team, merchandise and his son Wilson L. Roberts when
they fell with bridge at Nashville. Named in petition Nashville
Bridge Company. Folder also contains a subscription list, certificate
of Dr. John Shelby, statement of Henry D. Wise and a letter of Col.
Hynes.
Davidson 1829 223
Hyton, Richard Receipts of land payments for same land entry by John Browder and
Richard Hyton.
Monroe 1829 220
Illegitamacy Petition from Jeremiah Chapman asking to make illegitimate
daughter, Sally Garret his lawful heir.
1829 76
Illegitamacy Petition asking that the name of an illegitimate child of James Baker
and Janny Madden be changed from James Madden to James Baker
and become his legal heir.
Campbell 1829 141
Illegitimacy Petition of Jacob Haun asking his two illegitimate children, William
Dixon Cusan and Alfred Cobb, be given his legal name.
Jefferson 1829 173
Illegitimacy Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his
illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children:
James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain.
Overton 1829 216a
Impeachment Petition of Andrew Hay, A. G., of the 7th Dist. Asking for a full
investigation of the charges against his character and asking for his
impeachment. Included in his folder, letters of J. W. Collinsworth.
1829 82
Iron Works Petition from Warren County concerning W. D. Watterson and land
for an iron works.
Warren 1829 25
Iron Works Petition of Mark Reeve & Sons asking for a loan to expand their iron
works.
Carter 1829 203
Isaacs, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Isaac asking for a divorce from her husband,
John W. Isaacs. Named in petition: Jacob Waggoner, Bruce M.
Garner. (See also Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 252, Section
2, page 220.)
Lincoln 1829 117
Isaacs, John W. Petition of Elizabeth Isaac asking for a divorce from her husband,
John W. Isaacs. Named in petition: Jacob Waggoner, Bruce M.
Garner. (See also Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 252, Section
2, page 220.)
Lincoln 1829 117
Isbel, Miller Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and
Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a
mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel,
Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows.
Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton.
Monroe 1829 80
Isbel, William Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and
Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a
mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel,
Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows.
Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton.
Monroe 1829 80
Jackson County,
boundaries
Petition from White and Jackson County asking county line be run
connecting with corner of Smith County.
White,
Jackson, Smith
1829 94
Jackson Gazette Petition of C. D. McLean asking payment for advertising in the
Jackson Gazette.
Madison 1829 47
Jackson, John (Captain) Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert
Barr, Henry Anthony, Robert Davis and Pascal Head for Justice of
the Peace. Named in Petition: Capt. John Jackson, Capt. Jeremiah
Saroen and Capt. Byrus.
Sumner 1829 285
Jacobs, John Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of
John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison,
Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes,
John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of
the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J.
L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.
Rutherford 1829 147
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Jacobs, Solomon D. Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy.
Trustees named in petition: Joseph C. Strong, Hugh L. White, James
Park, Robert King, Matthew McMillan, Solomon D. Jacobs and
William C. Mynatt.
Knox 1829 1
James, John Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John
Britton. Named in petition: Anguish McKiver, her father. Statements
by: A. Hayes, James Boals, Donald McIver, Rob’t. Boals and John
James.
Haywood 1829 284
James, William Petition from school commissioners Moses McSpadden, John
Duggan, Robert Gregory, David Caldwell, William James and
William Kimbraugh regarding compensation for their services.
Monroe 1829 196
Jameson, Hosea
(Captain)
Petition from Capt. Hosea Jameson’s Company recommending
William A. Johnson be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace
resigning William Allen.
Maury 1829 234
Jasper, TN Petition from Marion County regarding construction of a road from
Col. Ben Hollinsworth’s to Jasper.
Monroe,
Marion
1829 35
Jenkins, John Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and
his section of the turnpike road from Dresden to Mills Point. Named
in petition: Benjamin Totten, John Charlton, John Jenkins, Robert
Powell, Jacob Yeocham, Wiatt Betts and Benjamin Bondurant.
Weakley 1829 31
Jenkins, John Petitions from Sevier County recommending that John Jenkins, and
Samuel Cusick be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in
petition: Capt. Rainwater.
Sevier 1829 144
Jinings, Dudley Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered
in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith,
John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries.
Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener,
Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins.
Weakley 1829 158
Jinkins, John Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered
in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith,
John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries.
Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener,
Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins.
Weakley 1829 158
Johns, Joseph B. Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of
John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison,
Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes,
John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of
the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J.
L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.
Rutherford 1829 147
Johns, William
(Captain)
Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R,
Matthews, Daniel M. Stewart, Thomas Sanders, and Greer Lannum
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petitions: Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Barbers and Capt. William Johns.
Rutherford 1829 148
Johnson, Thomas Petition from Robertson County asking relief for Benjamin Gains
from a security bond for James Pike charged with counterfeiting.
Named in petition: Thomas Johnson.
Robertson 1829 119
Johnson, W. H. Petition from the Town of Dresden asking permission to sell town
lots. Named in petition: W. H. Johnson and John W. Rogers.
Weakley 1829 93
Johnson, William A. Petition from Capt. Hosea Jameson’s Company recommending
William A. Johnson be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace
resigning William Allen.
Maury 1829 234
Johnston, Asa Petition of Rhoda Jones asking for a divorce from her husband,
Lewis Jones. Statements of Nelly Groom, Asa Johnston, John W.
Simpson, and Elizabeth Atkinson.
Fentress 1829 136
Jones, Andrew F.
(Jailer)
Petition of Andrew F. Jones, jailer of Knox County, asking fees for
keeping prisoners. Named in petition: Joseph Silvey, Brachston
Silvey, Jesse Dotson, Elijah Skidmore, William Skidmore and
Honorable Charles F. Keith.
Knox 1829 81
Jones, Elias Cray (free
Negro)
Petition of Elias Cray Jones and Phillip Broyle, two free Negroes,
asking to prove their accounts. Supporting statement of John Blair.
1829 22
Jones, James Statement of Auldon Tucker, judge at the election held by Capt.
Riley Jones Company, 4th Regiment, in which Edwin Hamblin was
chosen to be Justice of the Peace. Named in Petition: James Jones.
(See also 1829-260)
Hawkins 1829 265
Jones, Lewis Petition of Rhoda Jones asking for a divorce from her husband,
Lewis Jones. Statements of Nelly Groom, Asa Johnston, John W.
Simpson, and Elizabeth Atkinson.
Fentress 1829 136
Jones, Meriman Petition of Meriman Jones regarding land. Named in petition: Isaac
Sanders, Aquilla Combs, and Aulsey Dean.
Madison 1829 133
Jones, Rhoda Petition of Rhoda Jones asking for a divorce from her husband,
Lewis Jones. Statements of Nelly Groom, Asa Johnston, John W.
Simpson, and Elizabeth Atkinson.
Fentress 1829 136
Jones, Riley (Captain) Statement of Auldon Tucker, judge at the election held by Capt.
Riley Jones Company, 4th Regiment, in which Edwin Hamblin was
chosen to be Justice of the Peace. Named in Petition: James Jones.
(See also 1829-260)
Hawkins 1829 265
Jones, Rily (Captain) Petition from some members of Capt. Rily Jones Company, 4th
Regiment, appealing the appointment of Edwin Hamblin as Justice
of the Peace. (See also 1829-265)
Hawkins 1829 260
Jones, William Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s
Company, William Jones from Capt. Longs Company and James
Perry for Capt. James Gibson’s Company be appointed as Justice of
the Peace. Also named: Thomas K. Gordon, and B. R. White.
Giles 1829 62
Jordan, Thomas Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John
Ellis on French Broad River. Named in petition: Edward George,
Thomas Jordan and Samuel Boggas.
Sevier 1829 128
Jouett, Thomas Petition of Thomas Jouett asking to hold a lottery. Sumner 1829 240
Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Smith’s company recommending Archabel Gaul
be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Jonathan
Fine.
Rhea 1829 13
Justice of the Peace Petition from Jefferson County recommending Major George
Doherty and Nicholas Davis be appointed as Justice of the Peace.
Jefferson 1829 45
Justice of the Peace Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s
Company, William Jones from Capt. Longs Company and James
Perry for Capt. James Gibson’s Company be appointed as Justice of
the Peace. Also named: Thomas K. Gordon, and B. R. White.
Giles 1829 62
Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Mitchell’s Company recommending Col. James
Gilliam be appointed as a Justice of the Peace.
1829 64
Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg.,
nominating Andrew S. Edwards for Justice of the Peace. Named in
petition: William Gosset, Stephen Lynch, Turney Norman, Thomas
Arnold and McKinney Pearce.
Rutherford 1829 73
Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Mitchell’s Company recommending William F.
Ready for Justice of the Peace.
Rutherford 1829 75
Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. James Cherry’s Company recommending Hugh
O’Neal for Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Isaac Young.
Warren 1829 97
Justice of the Peace Petition from David Martin’s Company recommending Hardy Harp
be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Joseph
McMurray.
Warren 1829 98
Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. William Mason’s Company recommending
Bartley Pitts be appointed as Justice of the peace. Letter of R. B.
Gordon.
Robertson 1829 113
Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. John Lawler’s Company recommending Josiah
Argo be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition:
Absilum Brown
Warren 1829 114
Justice of the Peace Petition from Warren County recommending Daniel Parkhurst be
appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Shadrack
Cappo
Warren 1829 115
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending George Sides
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Ralph
Mathes, John Duncan
Warren 1829 116
Justice of the Peace Petition from Lincoln County recommending Captain Benjamin W.
D. Carty be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Named in petition:
W. M. Mason, Francis Porterfield, and Stephen Alexander.
Lincoln 1829 123c
(page 14)
Justice of the Peace Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of
William King, James Dillard and John Morgan as Justice of the
Peace. Also named in petition: Col. Samuel Mitchel, Capt. Dillard,
Capt. Capley, A. Rayburn and Raymond Thompson.
Bedford 1829 139
Justice of the Peace Petitions from Sevier County recommending that John Jenkins, and
Samuel Cusick be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in
petition: Capt. Rainwater.
Sevier 1829 144
Justice of the Peace Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of
John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison,
Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes,
John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of
the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J.
L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.
Rutherford 1829 147
Justice of the Peace Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R,
Matthews, Daniel M. Stewart, Thomas Sanders, and Greer Lannum
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petitions: Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Barbers and Capt. William Johns.
Rutherford 1829 148
Justice of the Peace Petition of Capt. Snell’s Company recommending John Ranson be
appointed Justice of the Peace.
Rutherford 1829 149
Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Silas Clark’s Company recommending Thomas
D. Hutchison be appointed as Justice of the Peace.
Jackson 1829 151
Justice of the Peace Petitions from Jackson County recommending that John McCarver
and Houston Miller be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named
in petition: Thomas L. Bradford, Capt. John Stafford, and Capt.
James W. Parrish.
Jackson 1829 152
Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Smidlay’s Company recommending Edward W.
Lynch and George A. Kornegay be appointed as Justice of the Peace.
Humphreys 1829 168
Justice of the Peace Petition from James Wyley refusing nomination to serve as Justice
of the Peace and recommending Robert H. Heathborn be appointed
instead.
Humphreys 1829 169a
Justice of the Peace Petition of Capt. Peter Ragsdale Company recommending William
McCasland be appointed as Justice of the Peace.
Humphreys 1829 169b
Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Jessee Smith’s Company recommending Edward
H. D. Bevins be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named:
William Ladderdare.
Hamilton 1829 184
Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Hosea Jameson’s Company recommending
William A. Johnson be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace
resigning William Allen.
Maury 1829 234
Justice of the Peace Petition of Roane County concerning 1. Court of Pleas and Quarters,
2. Justice of the Peace fees, 3. Recording of votes, 4. lawyer cost etc.
Roane 1829 243
Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. McDaniel’s Company recommending Joseph
Goodin be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning
Reubin Dinkins.
Campbell 1829 245
Justice of the Peace Petition from Crow Creek Valley recommending Hillsman King and
William Stephen for Justice of the Peace.
Franklin 1829 246
Justice of the Peace Petition of Capt. Henry Potts Company recommending that George
Hicks be appointed as Justice of the Peace.
Hickman 1829 252
Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending William
Edwards be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning
William Montgomery.
Sumner 1829 258
Justice of the Peace Petition from some members of Capt. Rily Jones Company, 4th
Regiment, appealing the appointment of Edwin Hamblin as Justice
of the Peace. (See also 1829-265)
Hawkins 1829 260
Justice of the Peace Statement of Auldon Tucker, judge at the election held by Capt.
Riley Jones Company, 4th Regiment, in which Edwin Hamblin was
chosen to be Justice of the Peace. Named in Petition: James Jones.
(See also 1829-260)
Hawkins 1829 265
Justice of the Peace Petition of Capt. Looney’s Company asking Philip S. Hale be
appointed as Justice of the Peace to fill vacancy of William
Armstrong.
Hawkins 1829 266
Justice of the Peace Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss,
John Walker, John Henderson, Joseph Powell and Merryman Payne
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Capt.
Ottinger, Col. Crawford, Capt. Bradshaw and Capt. John Davies.
Greene 1829 267
Justice of the Peace Petition of Town Company of Carter County recommending that
Joseph Powell be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace
resigning William Gott.
Carter 1829 269
Justice of the Peace Petition of Capt. Wyatt’s Company recommending Nathaniel Holms
be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace Woodson Daniel,
Deceased.
Stewart 1829 270
Justice of the Peace Petition from Obion County recommending Francis Taylor be
appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning John Hubert.
Obion 1829 274
Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Agnew’s Company recommending Samuel West
be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Joseph
Clarke.
Sevier 1829 283
Justice of the Peace Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert
Barr, Henry Anthony, Robert Davis and Pascal Head for Justice of
the Peace. Named in Petition: Capt. John Jackson, Capt. Jeremiah
Saroen and Capt. Byrus.
Sumner 1829 285
Justice of the Peace Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson,
John Shelton, James Mars and Aaron Kennedy be appointed as
Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Nassay M. Randal,
Capt. Abram Davidson and Capt. McCagg.
Perry 1829 296
Justice of the Peace Petition from Carter County recommending Joseph Powell, Jr. be
appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Gott.
Carter 1829 297
Justice of the Peace Petition from Carter County recommending Joseph Powell, Jr. be
appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Gott.
Carter 1829 298
Kearney (Colonel) Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her
husband, Thomas C. Greene. Signed by Robert Henderson and R.
McGavock. Named in petition: William Denson and Col. Kearney.
(See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, chapter 5, page 6, given privilege
of Feme Sole)
Williamson 1829 106
Keemen, TN Petition of Christopher Hoffman asking to be granted a turnpike road
charter from Sparta to Keemen. (103 supporting signatures.)
White 1829 54
Keen, Curiel Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah
Woodall. (34 supporting signatures.) Statement by Samuel Cochran,
William Hall, Young P. Brizendine, Curiel Keen and William
McConabay.
Sumner 1829 71
Keith, Charles F.
(Honorable)
Petition of Andrew F. Jones, jailer of Knox County, asking fees for
keeping prisoners. Named in petition: Joseph Silvey, Brachston
Silvey, Jesse Dotson, Elijah Skidmore, William Skidmore and
Honorable Charles F. Keith.
Knox 1829 81
Kennedy, Aaron Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson,
John Shelton, James Mars and Aaron Kennedy be appointed as
Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Nassay M. Randal,
Capt. Abram Davidson and Capt. McCagg.
Perry 1829 296
Killion, John (Captain) Petition from Thomas McAlpin asking relief from paying bail
forfeited by Capt. John Killion.
McNairy 1829 195
Kimbraugh, William Petition from school commissioners Moses McSpadden, John
Duggan, Robert Gregory, David Caldwell, William James and
William Kimbraugh regarding compensation for their services.
Monroe 1829 196
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Kimmer, John Petition from Roane County asking that a change be made in the
route of the Brown & Burks Turnpike road over Cumberland
Mountain. Also asking that John Kimmer, Samuel Lowe and James
Winton be appointed as road commissioners.
Roane 1829 293
Kinard, William Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and
Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a
mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel,
Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows.
Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton.
Monroe 1829 80
Kinder, Peter Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold
a lottery to build a Masonic Hall. Also asking the following be
appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery: Nathaniel Smith,
William Hogan, James H. Fyffe, Archibald R. Turk, Asburg M.
Coffy, Horace Hickox, Peter Kinder, Tidence Lane and Charles
Matlock.
McMinn 1829 131
King, Hillsman Petition from Crow Creek Valley recommending Hillsman King and
William Stephen for Justice of the Peace.
Franklin 1829 246
King, Robert Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy.
Trustees named in petition: Joseph C. Strong, Hugh L. White, James
Park, Robert King, Matthew McMillan, Solomon D. Jacobs and
William C. Mynatt.
Knox 1829 1
King, William Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of
William King, James Dillard and John Morgan as Justice of the
Peace. Also named in petition: Col. Samuel Mitchel, Capt. Dillard,
Capt. Capley, A. Rayburn and Raymond Thompson.
Bedford 1829 139
Klail, Isham Petition from White County to dissolve present charter of turnpike
road leading from Sparta to Pikeville or the appointment of
commissioners to oversee the maintenance of the road. Named in
petition: Isaac Brown, William Klail, and Isham Klail.
White 1829 8
Klail, William Petition from White County to dissolve present charter of turnpike
road leading from Sparta to Pikeville or the appointment of
commissioners to oversee the maintenance of the road. Named in
petition: Isaac Brown, William Klail, and Isham Klail.
White 1829 8
Knoxville Female
Academy
Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy.
Trustees named in petition: Joseph C. Strong, Hugh L. White, James
Park, Robert King, Matthew McMillan, Solomon D. Jacobs and
William C. Mynatt.
Knox 1829 1
Knoxville Intelligence Petition from Patrick Carey asking compensation for publications of
land sale ads in the “Knoxville Intelligence.”
Knox 1829 277
Kornegay, George A. Petition from Capt. Smidlay’s Company recommending Edward W.
Lynch and George A. Kornegay be appointed as Justice of the Peace.
Humphreys 1829 168
Ladderdare, William Petition from Capt. Jessee Smith’s Company recommending Edward
H. D. Bevins be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named:
William Ladderdare.
Hamilton 1829 184
Lanas, Whiteman Petition of Whiteman Lanas asking that workers in paper
manufacturing be excused from road duty and military musters.
Knox 1829 140
Land Petition of Jackey G. Old widow and administrator of John E. Old
asking permission to sell land to pay creditors.
Fayette,
Hardeman
1829 68
Land Adjustments Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and
Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a
mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel,
Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows.
Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton.
Monroe 1829 80
Land Claim Petition of Sam’l Wilson regarding a land claim in the Hiwassee
District. Named in petition: Obediah Patty & Jacob Coffle.
Monroe 1829 199
Land Claims Petition of George Raye, Joseph Cobb, John Humphreys and John
Hodge regarding land claims taken away by older title.
Grainger 1829 278
Land Entry Petition of Moses Sollee asking relief from a land entry error. Also
named: Joseph Sollee.
Rhea 1829 161
Land Entry Petition of Julius C. N. Robertson regarding a land entry. Named in
petition: Jesse Barnett and Thomas J. Hardeman.
Hardeman 1829 208
Land Grant Petition of William Erwin regarding a land grant. Statement of
James Townsend, surveyor. Also named: John McLamore.
White 1829 110
Land Grant Petition of Ira Townsend concerning a land grant. Statement of
William Laurence, Surveyor.
Shelby 1829 134
Land Grant Affidavit of Thomas Taylor regarding a land grant. Also named: A.
R. Alexander, Polk & Porter, and Hugh Dunlap.
Tipton 1829 160
Land Inheritance Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land
inheritance from William Clemmons (deceased). Named in petition:
Margaret, Malinda, Lovina, Jephthi, and Maryann Clemmons and
James Shannon.
Wilson 1829 44
Land Payments Petition in behalf of Abner Deatherage concerning land payments. McMinn 1829 24
Land Payments Petition from McMinn Co, asking that no more extensions of time be
given to make land payments.
McMinn 1829 189
Land Payments Petition from settlers of Hiwassee district regarding an extension of
time to pay for land.
McMinn 1829 242
Land Payments Petition of John Armstrong asking relief from the remaining
payments on his land in the Hiwassee District. (108 supporting
signatures.) (See also 1829-291)
McMinn 1829 289
Land Payments Follow up Petition of John Armstrong regarding relief from payment
for land. (See also 1829-289)
McMinn 1829 291
Land Survey Petition of Samuel R. Russell asking a correction be made to a land
survey. Named in petition: Henry Dradin.
Hamilton 1829 271
Lane, Tidence Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold
a lottery to build a Masonic Hall. Also asking the following be
appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery: Nathaniel Smith,
William Hogan, James H. Fyffe, Archibald R. Turk, Asburg M.
Coffy, Horace Hickox, Peter Kinder, Tidence Lane and Charles
Matlock.
McMinn 1829 131
Lannum, Greer Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R,
Matthews, Daniel M. Stewart, Thomas Sanders, and Greer Lannum
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petitions: Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Barbers and Capt. William Johns.
Rutherford 1829 148
Laurence, William
(Surveyor)
Petition of Ira Townsend concerning a land grant. Statement of
William Laurence, Surveyor.
Shelby 1829 134
Law, Slave Trials Petition from Greene County asking a repeal of the law prohibiting
non slave owners from being jurors on slave trails.
Greene 1829 91
Law, Slave Trials Petition asking to repeal of 1825 law prohibiting non-slave holders
from being jurors on slave trials.
Sevier 1829 143
Law, Slave Trials Petition of sundry citizens asking the repeal of a law prohibiting
non-slave holders from being jurors in slave trials.
1829 272
Lawler, John (Captain) Petition from Capt. John Lawler’s Company recommending Josiah
Argo be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition:
Absilum Brown
Warren 1829 114
Laws, Debtors Petition from White County asking debtors be allowed one horse
exempt from sale of execution.
White 1829 112
Laws, Illegitimate
Children
Petition regarding laws for the support of illegitimate children. 1829 85
Laws, Liens Petition from merchants asking for a law that payment for materials
and laborers have been made before sale of properties made.
Maury 1829 38
Laws, Liens Petition from mechanics of Giles and Williamson Counties asking
that masons, carpenters, etc. be permitted to hold a lien on building
until paid for their labor.
Williamson,
Giles
1829 50
Laws, Militia Petition from Grainger County asking repeal of law requiring
County Militia drills.
Grainger 1829 29
Laws, Militia Petition from officers of the 1st Regiment asking that in companies
with only one officer, they be able to refer cases to the Regiment or
Battalion for court martial.
1829 100
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Laws, Public Road Petition of Timothy W. Gilman regarding a proposed change to
Public Road Laws. Named in petition: Pages Ferry and McGavock
Ferry. (See Private Act of TN 1829, Chapter 224, page 182.)
Davidson 1829 219
Laws, Revenue Petition of John Cocke, Grainger County Court Clerk, suggesting
change in revenue laws.
Grainger 1829 227
Lecog, F. H. Petition of Betsy Smith regarding the will of Frederick Sherman,
deceased. Statements of Elizabeth Haynes and F. H. Lecog. Copy of
will and record of Nathan Ewing, Clerk of County Court.
Davidson 1829 188
Legyt, Elain Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his
illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children:
James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain.
Overton 1829 216a
Legyt, Ezekiel Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his
illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children:
James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain.
Overton 1829 216a
Legyt, James Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his
illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children:
James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain.
Overton 1829 216a
Legyt, Mary Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his
illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children:
James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain.
Overton 1829 216a
Legyt, Milrea Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his
illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children:
James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain.
Overton 1829 216a
Legyt, Rachel Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his
illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children:
James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain.
Overton 1829 216a
Legyt, William Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his
illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children:
James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain.
Overton 1829 216a
Leigh, Benjamin Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a
Williamson County court decision. Statements by: Luther Brown,
Benjamin Leigh, Lavin Cator, Neal Hopkins and John Ben Brook.
Also named: Richard A. Brown.
Williamson 1829 49
Liberty Academy Petition from the trustees of Liberty Academy asking to draw funds
due said institution.
Robertson 1829 10
Licence, Merchants Petition of John Chambers asking to retail liquor without a license. Bledsoe 1829 237
Licence, Merchants Petition of John Hughlett asking to hawk and peddle without a
license.
Hickman 1829 253
Licence, Merchants Petition from Sumner and Robertson Counties asking that Solomon
Mitchell be permitted to retail liquor without a license.
Sumner,
Robertson
1829 255
License, Merchant Petition from Maury County asking that John B. McDaniel be
permitted to hawk and peddle liquor without a license.
Maury 1829 288
License, Merchants Petition of Elbert Williams to hawk and peddle without a license. Wilson 1829 33
License, Merchants Petition of George Ferguson asking to hawk and peddle without a
license.
1829 55
License, Merchants Petition from White County asking Mary Evans be permitted to
retail liquor without a license. (105 supporting signatures.)
White 1829 56
License, Merchants Petition from Grainger County asking William Eaton be permitted to
hawk and peddle without a license.
Grainger 1829 60
License, Merchants Petition from Robertson County asking James Benton be permitted
to hawk and peddle without a license.
Robertson 1829 61
License, Merchants Petition of Fames P. Anderson asking to hawk and peddle without a
license.
1829 63
License, Merchants Petition from Smith County asking that retailers of liquor have a
state license.
Smith 1829 70
License, Merchants Petition of John Gould asking permission to hawk and peddle
without a license.
1829 83
License, Merchants Petition of John Underwood asking permission to retail liquor
without a license.
Roane 1829 89
License, Merchants Petition of Allen Fields asking to retail liquor without a license. Williamson 1829 104
License, Merchants Petition of John Dale asking permission to retail liquor without a
license. (107 supporting signatures.)
White 1829 109
License, Merchants Petition of Sarah McGuyer, widow of John McGuyer, asking
permission to retail liquor without a license.
McMinn 1829 132
License, Merchants Petition of David Hoyl asking to retail goods without a license. McMinn 1829 162
License, Merchants Petition from Maury County asking Richardson Gill be permitted to
hawk and peddle without a license.
Maury 1829 176
License, Merchants Petition of Martin Adams asking permission to peddle without a
license.
Bedford 1829 178
License, Merchants Petition from Gibson County asking Allen C. Nimmo be permitted
to hawk and peddle without a license.
Gibson 1829 179
License, Merchants Petition from Marion County asking that James and John Griffith be
permitted to hawk and peddle goods and retail liquor without a
license. (75 supporting signatures.)
Marion 1829 218
License, Merchants Petition of Grainger County asking that Robert Cardwell be
permitted to hawk and peddle without a license.
Grainger 1829 226
License, Merchants Petition from Lawrence County asking that Samuel McElyea be
permitted to hawk and peddle without a license.
Lawrence 1829 275
License, Merchants Petition of Jonas B. Lyles asking permission to hawk and peddle
without a license.
Obion 1829 276
License, Merchants Petition from Grainger County asking that Jeremiah Midkiff be
permitted to peddle without a license.
Grainger 1829 279
License, Merchants Petition of Robert Morris asking permission to hawk and peddle
without a license. Also included is a letter to James Gillespie,
Esquire.
Blount 1829 280
Lincoln, Jesse Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released
from road work. Named in petition: Gen. John W. Simpson, Jesse
Lincoln, William Seymour, Gen. Brown, George Gordon, Randolph
Ross, Ruebin Ross and Col. Thomas Eastland.
White 1829 42
Lincoln, Jesse Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross
Cumberland Mountain. Named in petition: Reubin Ross. Statements
of John Cain, Jesse Lincoln, George Gordon, James Whiteley, John
Paine and J. W. Simpson.
White 1829 86
Lincoln, Jesse Petition recommending James Arms and William Brown for a
turnpike road charter. Named in petition: John Brown, Jesse Lincoln,
and Wesly Fancher.
Bledsoe,
White
1829 95
Lipton, John B. Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and
Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a
mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel,
Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows.
Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton.
Monroe 1829 80
Liquor Petition from Grocers asking that liquor may be retailed by persons
other than inn keepers.
Maury 1829 37
Liquor Petition from White County asking Mary Evans be permitted to
retail liquor without a license. (105 supporting signatures.)
White 1829 56
Liquor Petition from Smith County asking that retailers of liquor have a
state license.
Smith 1829 70
Liquor Petition of John Underwood asking permission to retail liquor
without a license.
Roane 1829 89
Liquor Petition of Allen Fields asking to retail liquor without a license. Williamson 1829 104
Liquor Petition of John Dale asking permission to retail liquor without a
license. (107 supporting signatures.)
White 1829 109
Liquor Petition of Sarah McGuyer, widow of John McGuyer, asking
permission to retail liquor without a license.
McMinn 1829 132
Liquor Petition on behalf of Stephen Hasley asking he be allowed to retail
liquor as his home on muster days.
Dickson 1829 175
Liquor Petition from Marion County asking that James and John Griffith be
permitted to hawk and peddle goods and retail liquor without a
license. (75 supporting signatures.)
Marion 1829 218
Liquor Petition of John Chambers asking to retail liquor without a license. Bledsoe 1829 237
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Liquor Petition from Sumner and Robertson Counties asking that Solomon
Mitchell be permitted to retail liquor without a license.
Sumner,
Robertson
1829 255
Long, (Captain) Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s
Company, William Jones from Capt. Longs Company and James
Perry for Capt. James Gibson’s Company be appointed as Justice of
the Peace. Also named: Thomas K. Gordon, and B. R. White.
Giles 1829 62
Longacres, Richard Petition from Jefferson County asking for the home of Richard
Longacres become a voting place.
Jefferson 1829 88
Looney, (Captain) Petition of Capt. Looney’s Company asking Philip S. Hale be
appointed as Justice of the Peace to fill vacancy of William
Armstrong.
Hawkins 1829 266
Lottery Petition of Thomas Jouett asking to hold a lottery. Sumner 1829 240
Lottery, Masonic Hall Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold
a lottery to build a Masonic Hall. Also asking the following be
appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery: Nathaniel Smith,
William Hogan, James H. Fyffe, Archibald R. Turk, Asburg M.
Coffy, Horace Hickox, Peter Kinder, Tidence Lane and Charles
Matlock.
McMinn 1829 131
Lowe, John L. Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of
John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison,
Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes,
John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of
the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J.
L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.
Rutherford 1829 147
Lowe, Samuel Petition from Roane County asking that a change be made in the
route of the Brown & Burks Turnpike road over Cumberland
Mountain. Also asking that John Kimmer, Samuel Lowe and James
Winton be appointed as road commissioners.
Roane 1829 293
Lowery, Alexander Petition asking that Wesley Fransher be permitted to build a turnpike
road from Alexander Lowerys in Bledsoe County to Robert Burks
Crab Orchard. (70 supporting signatures) Statement of Peter
Hoodenpyl, surveyor.
Bledsoe,
Roane, White,
Morgan
Overton
1829 261
Lowry, John Petition of David Rupell, Nicholas Byers, and Arthur H. Henly of
the Unicoi Turnpike Co. regarding land entries in the Hiwassee
District. Also named: John Lowry.
1829 182
Lyles, Jonas B. Petition of Jonas B. Lyles asking permission to hawk and peddle
without a license.
Obion 1829 276
Lynch, Edward W. Petition from Capt. Smidlay’s Company recommending Edward W.
Lynch and George A. Kornegay be appointed as Justice of the Peace.
Humphreys 1829 168
Lynch, Stephen Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg.,
nominating Andrew S. Edwards for Justice of the Peace. Named in
petition: William Gosset, Stephen Lynch, Turney Norman, Thomas
Arnold and McKinney Pearce.
Rutherford 1829 73
MacRea, Alexander Petition of Alexander MacRea asking for a divorce from his wife,
Mary Moody MacRea. Statement by B. J. Hurt. (16 supporting
signatures.
Davidson 1829 36
MacRea, Mary Moody Petition of Alexander MacRea asking for a divorce from his wife,
Mary Moody MacRea. Statement by B. J. Hurt. (16 supporting
signatures.
Davidson 1829 36
Madden, James Petition asking that the name of an illegitimate child of James Baker
and Janny Madden be changed from James Madden to James Baker
and become his legal heir.
Campbell 1829 141
Madden, Janny Petition asking that the name of an illegitimate child of James Baker
and Janny Madden be changed from James Madden to James Baker
and become his legal heir.
Campbell 1829 141
Major, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Major’s Company asking that the home of Henry
Byrom be established as a voting precinct. Named in petition: Daniel
Muce.
Franklin 1829 34
Mars, James Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson,
John Shelton, James Mars and Aaron Kennedy be appointed as
Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Nassay M. Randal,
Capt. Abram Davidson and Capt. McCagg.
Perry 1829 296
Martin, David (Captain) Petition from David Martin’s Company recommending Hardy Harp
be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Joseph
McMurray.
Warren 1829 98
Martin, John Petition of John Gardenhine asking relief from court Judgment for
passing counterfeit money. Statement of John Martin. Many
signatures.
White 1829 111
Martin, Joseph Petition on behalf of Sarah Martin asking she be given the privilege
of Feme Sole. Husband’s name: Joseph Martin.
Cocke 1829 174
Martin, Samuel Petitions from Henry Brooks & Samuel Martin asking assistance in
promoting the silk worm and production of silk in Tennessee.
Suggested test locations: Tennessee Female Schools.
Smith 1829 172
Martin, Sarah Petition on behalf of Sarah Martin asking she be given the privilege
of Feme Sole. Husband’s name: Joseph Martin.
Cocke 1829 174
Martin, William
(General)
Statement of A. H. Robertson addressed to Gen. William Martin
contesting election results of 20th Militia Regiment.
1829 190
Mason, W. M. Petition from Lincoln County recommending Captain Benjamin W.
D. Carty be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Named in petition:
W. M. Mason, Francis Porterfield, and Stephen Alexander.
Lincoln 1829 123c
(page 14)
Mason, William
(Captain)
Petition from Capt. William Mason’s Company recommending
Bartley Pitts be appointed as Justice of the peace. Letter of R. B.
Gordon.
Robertson 1829 113
Mathes, Ralph Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending George Sides
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Ralph
Mathes, John Duncan
Warren 1829 116
Matlock, Charles Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold
a lottery to build a Masonic Hall. Also asking the following be
appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery: Nathaniel Smith,
William Hogan, James H. Fyffe, Archibald R. Turk, Asburg M.
Coffy, Horace Hickox, Peter Kinder, Tidence Lane and Charles
Matlock.
McMinn 1829 131
Matthews, William R. Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R,
Matthews, Daniel M. Stewart, Thomas Sanders, and Greer Lannum
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petitions: Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Barbers and Capt. William Johns.
Rutherford 1829 148
McAdams, Jacob Petition of Jacob McAdams asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sarah Gollahan McAdams. Named in petition: Lawrence Nichols.
Statement by Nancy Turpin and Matthew Turpin.
Bedford 1829 286
McAdams, Sarah
Gollahan
Petition of Jacob McAdams asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sarah Gollahan McAdams. Named in petition: Lawrence Nichols.
Statement by Nancy Turpin and Matthew Turpin.
Bedford 1829 286
McAlpin, Thomas Petition from Thomas McAlpin asking relief from paying bail
forfeited by Capt. John Killion.
McNairy 1829 195
McCagg, (Captain) Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson,
John Shelton, James Mars and Aaron Kennedy be appointed as
Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Nassay M. Randal,
Capt. Abram Davidson and Capt. McCagg.
Perry 1829 296
McCarver, John Petitions from Jackson County recommending that John McCarver
and Houston Miller be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named
in petition: Thomas L. Bradford, Capt. John Stafford, and Capt.
James W. Parrish.
Jackson 1829 152
McCasland, William Petition of Capt. Peter Ragsdale Company recommending William
McCasland be appointed as Justice of the Peace.
Humphreys 1829 169b
McClain, John Petition from Rutherford County asking that John McClain, who was
convicted of horse stealing in Warren County, be restored to full
citizenship.
Rutherford,
Warren
1829 46
McClure, James Petition of Thomas McClure asking that he be permitted to claim the
estate of his deceased brother, James McClure.
Montgomery,
Henry
1829 197
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
McClure, Thomas Petition of Thomas McClure asking that he be permitted to claim the
estate of his deceased brother, James McClure.
Montgomery,
Henry
1829 197
McConabay, William Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah
Woodall. (34 supporting signatures.) Statement by Samuel Cochran,
William Hall, Young P. Brizendine, Curiel Keen and William
McConabay.
Sumner 1829 71
McConnell, Francis Petition from Henry County asking Francis McConnell be paid in
cash for building the Henry County Courthouse at Paris.
Henry 1829 254
McCormick, J. B. Statements from J. B. McCormick and James Picford regarding
navigation and transporting of coal on the Obed River.
Fentress 1829 120
McCornal, Lamuel Petition of Gilbert Boie concerning land in the Congressional
District. Named in petition: John Tyler, Lamuel McCornal and
James Oliver.
Maury 1829 247
McDaniel, (Captain) Petition from Capt. McDaniel’s Company recommending Joseph
Goodin be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning
Reubin Dinkins.
Campbell 1829 245
McDaniel, John B. Petition from Maury County asking that John B. McDaniel be
permitted to hawk and peddle liquor without a license.
Maury 1829 288
McDaniels, (Captain) Petition of the 33rd Regiment asking to form a second battalion with
the companies of Capt. McDaniels, Capt. Nester and Capt. Davis.
Campbell 1829 217
McDonald, Allen Petition from Campbell County asking that Allen McDonald be
allowed to open a turnpike road from the Kentucky line to Walles
Butlers in Morgan County. Also asking that John Reed, Isaac Reed,
John Brayhill, Michall Robins and John Triplette be appointed as
road commissioners.
Campbell 1829 236a
McDonald, Milly
Perryman
Petition of Norman McDonald asking for a divorce from his wife,
Milly Perryman McDonald. (19 supporting signatures.)
White 1829 19
McDonald, Norman Petition of Norman McDonald asking for a divorce from his wife,
Milly Perryman McDonald. (19 supporting signatures.)
White 1829 19
McElyea, Samuel Petition from Lawrence County asking that Samuel McElyea be
permitted to hawk and peddle without a license.
Lawrence 1829 275
McGavock Ferry Petition of Timothy W. Gilman regarding a proposed change to
Public Road Laws. Named in petition: Pages Ferry and McGavock
Ferry. (See Private Act of TN 1829, Chapter 224, page 182.)
Davidson 1829 219
McGavock, R. Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her
husband, Thomas C. Greene. Signed by Robert Henderson and R.
McGavock. Named in petition: William Denson and Col. Kearney.
(See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, chapter 5, page 6, given privilege
of Feme Sole)
Williamson 1829 106
McGee, Clendenon Petition of Martha McGee asking for a divorce from her husband,
Clendenon McGee. Named in petition: Richard Forrest.
Warren 1829 4
McGee, Martha Petition of Martha McGee asking for a divorce from her husband,
Clendenon McGee. Named in petition: Richard Forrest.
Warren 1829 4
McGee, William A. H. Petition of Alexander Montgomery, Jacob Dillen, William M.
Richardson and William A. H. McGee asking payment of their
claims for construction of the Fentress County public building.
Fentress 1829 192
McGowen, Daniel Petition of Thomas McGowen of Morgan County asking relief from
judgment of Tipton County Court. Statements of Robert & Daniel
McGowen, Andrew Greer and Taylor Rhodes.
Morgan,
Tipton
1829 159
McGowen, Robert Petition of Thomas McGowen of Morgan County asking relief from
judgment of Tipton County Court. Statements of Robert & Daniel
McGowen, Andrew Greer and Taylor Rhodes.
Morgan,
Tipton
1829 159
McGowen, Thomas Petition of Thomas McGowen of Morgan County asking relief from
judgment of Tipton County Court. Statements of Robert & Daniel
McGowen, Andrew Greer and Taylor Rhodes.
Morgan,
Tipton
1829 159
McGuyer, John Petition of Sarah McGuyer, widow of John McGuyer, asking
permission to retail liquor without a license.
McMinn 1829 132
McGuyer, Sarah Petition of Sarah McGuyer, widow of John McGuyer, asking
permission to retail liquor without a license.
McMinn 1829 132
McIver, Donald Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John
Britton. Named in petition: Anguish McKiver, her father. Statements
by: A. Hayes, James Boals, Donald McIver, Rob’t. Boals and John
James.
Haywood 1829 284
McKiver, Anguish Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John
Britton. Named in petition: Anguish McKiver, her father. Statements
by: A. Hayes, James Boals, Donald McIver, Rob’t. Boals and John
James.
Haywood 1829 284
McLamore, John Petition of William Erwin regarding a land grant. Statement of
James Townsend, surveyor. Also named: John McLamore.
White 1829 110
McLean, C. D. Petition of C. D. McLean asking payment for advertising in the
Jackson Gazette.
Madison 1829 47
McMillan, Matthew Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy.
Trustees named in petition: Joseph C. Strong, Hugh L. White, James
Park, Robert King, Matthew McMillan, Solomon D. Jacobs and
William C. Mynatt.
Knox 1829 1
McMurray, Joseph Petition from David Martin’s Company recommending Hardy Harp
be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Joseph
McMurray.
Warren 1829 98
McMurry, William Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of
John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison,
Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes,
John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of
the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J.
L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.
Rutherford 1829 147
McNairy County,
bridge
Petition of Joseph Smith to build a bridge and turnpike road. McNairy 1829 92
McPeters, Joseph Petition of Joseph McPeters, a convicted horse Thief, asking the
reinstatement of his citizen.
Morgan 1829 249
McSpadden, Moses Petition from school commissioners Moses McSpadden, John
Duggan, Robert Gregory, David Caldwell, William James and
William Kimbraugh regarding compensation for their services.
Monroe 1829 196
Meaders, Nancy Statements of Nazareth Meaders and Nancy Meaders regarding
William Hickman’s request for a divorce. No actual petition in
folder. (57 supporting signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1827,
Chapter 150, Section 4, page 121)
Maury 1829 268
Meaders, Nazareth Statements of Nazareth Meaders and Nancy Meaders regarding
William Hickman’s request for a divorce. No actual petition in
folder. (57 supporting signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1827,
Chapter 150, Section 4, page 121)
Maury 1829 268
Medley, Benoni Petition of Benoni Medley asking for divorce from his wife, Milly
Medley. Named in petition: Isaac Hicks. (See Private Acts of TN
1833, Chapter 89, page 53.)
Marion 1829 211
Medley, Milly Petition of Benoni Medley asking for divorce from his wife, Milly
Medley. Named in petition: Isaac Hicks. (See Private Acts of TN
1833, Chapter 89, page 53.)
Marion 1829 211
Melon, Z. Certification that Z. Melon was due bounty payment for killing a
wolf.
Shelby 1829 200
Meredidth, James Petition of John L. Barnes asking for jailor’s fees for keeping James
Meredith, Edward M. Carlisle, John Carlisle and William Stout.
Hardin 1829 207
Meredith, James Petition from Hardin County asking relief for John L. Barnes, jailor.
Named in petition: James Meredith, Edward M. Carlisle, John
Carlisle and William Stout.
Hardin 1829 206
Meredith, Samuel B. Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered
in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith,
John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries.
Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener,
Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins.
Weakley 1829 158
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Meredith, Samuel B. Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered
in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith,
John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries.
Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener,
Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins.
Weakley 1829 158
Methodist Episcopal
Church
Petition from trustees of Augusta College of the Methodist Episcopal
Church asking to remain exempt from state taxes.
1829 180
Midkiff, Jeremiah Petition from Grainger County asking that Jeremiah Midkiff be
permitted to peddle without a license.
Grainger 1829 279
Milborne, David Petition from Greene County asking relief be given to William K.
Vance, jailer of Greene County for his expenses in housing prisoners
Daniel Dycke and David Milbourne.
Greene 1829 16
Militia Petition from Sullivan County concerning the division of their
Regiment. (273 signatures.)
Sullivan 1829 101
Militia Petition from Sullivan County opposed to division of their Militia
Regiment.
Sullivan 1829 166
Militia Petition from Grainger County asking to muster only once a year. Grainger 1829 225
Militia Elections, 20th
Regiment
Statement of A. H. Robertson addressed to Gen. William Martin
contesting election results of 20th Militia Regiment.
1829 190
Militia Laws Petition from Officers of the 2nd Regiment asking two amendments
concerning fines in the Militia Law of the State.
Sullivan 1829 167
Militia, 110th Regiment Petition of officers of the 110th and 57th Militia Regiments
concerning the division line between the two regiments.
Lawrence 1829 6
Militia, 17th Regiment Petitions from Wilson County militia officers regarding militia
musters. Named in petition: 17th and 72nd Regiments, Sam
Anderson’s Company.
Wilson 1829 48
Militia, 33rd Regiment Petition regarding Capt. Jackson’s Company and their attendance at
the 33rd Regimental musters.
Campbell 1829 177
Militia, 33rd Regiment Petition of the 33rd Regiment asking to form a second battalion with
the companies of Capt. McDaniels, Capt. Nester and Capt. Davis.
Campbell 1829 217
Militia, 4th Regiment Petition from the 4th Regiment asking a new company be formed
south of the Holston River.
Hawkins 1829 201
Militia, 57th Regiment Petition of officers of the 110th and 57th Militia Regiments
concerning the division line between the two regiments.
Lawrence 1829 6
Militia, 72nd Regiment Petitions from Wilson County militia officers regarding militia
musters. Named in petition: 17th and 72nd Regiments, Sam
Anderson’s Company.
Wilson 1829 48
Militia, 94th Regiment Petition from officers of the 94th Regiment asking the muster dates
be changed.
McMinn 1829 204
Militia, Memphis Lt.
Infantry Company
Petition of officers of the Memphis Lt. Infantry Company
concerning funds to purchase arms.
Haywood 1829 3
Mill Petition of Elisa Nightingale concerning her cotton manufacturing
mill and land. Named in petition: George P. Nightingale.
Maury 1829 20
Mill Petition of James H. Hornback regarding the building of a grist and
saw mill on the Sequatchie River.
Marion 1829 121
Mill Petitions for and against the mill and dam of John and Joseph Greer
on Elk River and its obstruction to navigation.
Lincoln 1829 123a
Mill Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John
Ellis on French Broad River. Named in petition: Edward George,
Thomas Jordan and Samuel Boggas.
Sevier 1829 128
Mill Petition from Franklin County regarding a mill of Capt. Thomas
Hudnall. Named in petition: Edwards Heirs, and VanZant’s dam.
Franklin 1829 183
Mill Petition from Gibson County protesting the building of mills on
vacant land without an inspection being made first.
Gibson 1829 186
Mill Petition from Weakley County asking a land preference for William
Hendrix and George D. Randle to establish a mill.
Weakley 1829 214
Mill Petition asking that William Mothershed be permitted to build a mill
on Birdsong Creek.
Humphreys 1829 241
Miller, Houston Petitions from Jackson County recommending that John McCarver
and Houston Miller be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named
in petition: Thomas L. Bradford, Capt. John Stafford, and Capt.
James W. Parrish.
Jackson 1829 152
Miller, John Petition of Joseph Dyre asking relief from $1000.00 bond he put up
for John Miller who absconded. Also named: Major Nathaniel
Smith.
McMinn 1829 163
Miller, John (Cherokee
Indian)
Petition of Robert Gamble concerning land purchased in Hiwassee
District but now declared reservation land. Named in petition: John
Miller, a Native of the Cherokee Nation.
Rhea 1829 26
Miller, Stan H. Petition of Elijah Robinson asking relief from assault and battery
fine levied against him by Jeremiah Blalock. Statements by trial
jurors, John Hank, Stan H. Miller and William Trotter. (135
supporting signatures.)
Sevier 1829 146
Mitchel, Samuel
(Colonel)
Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of
William King, James Dillard and John Morgan as Justice of the
Peace. Also named in petition: Col. Samuel Mitchel, Capt. Dillard,
Capt. Capley, A. Rayburn and Raymond Thompson.
Bedford 1829 139
Mitchell, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Mitchell’s Company recommending Col. James
Gilliam be appointed as a Justice of the Peace.
1829 64
Mitchell, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Mitchell’s Company recommending William F.
Ready for Justice of the Peace.
Rutherford 1829 75
Mitchell, Solomon Petition from Sumner and Robertson Counties asking that Solomon
Mitchell be permitted to retail liquor without a license.
Sumner,
Robertson
1829 255
Montgomery County,
bridge
Petition of A. M. Barker regarding a law for the construction of a
bridge and the impact on his ferry.
Montgomery 1829 157
Montgomery County,
ferry
Petition of A. M. Barker regarding a law for the construction of a
bridge and the impact on his ferry.
Montgomery 1829 157
Montgomery,
Alexander
Petition of Alexander Montgomery, Jacob Dillen, William M.
Richardson and William A. H. McGee asking payment of their
claims for construction of the Fentress County public building.
Fentress 1829 192
Montgomery,
Montgomery Irwin
(Jailer)
Petition of Montgomery Irwin Montgomery, jailer of Sullivan
County, asking for fees. Named in petition: James Havron and
William Humphries.
Sullivan 1829 209
Montgomery, William Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and
Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a
mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel,
Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows.
Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton.
Monroe 1829 80
Montgomery, William Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending William
Edwards be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning
William Montgomery..
Sumner 1829 258
Morgan, Gideon Petition of Gideon Morgan concerning land for a bridge across
Hiwassee River opposite Calhoun.
McMinn 1829 264
Morgan, John Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of
William King, James Dillard and John Morgan as Justice of the
Peace. Also named in petition: Col. Samuel Mitchel, Capt. Dillard,
Capt. Capley, A. Rayburn and Raymond Thompson.
Bedford 1829 139
Morgan, Lewis Petition of David Ragsdale asking that no new turnpike road charters
across Cumberland Mountain be granted. Named in Petition: Lewis
Morgan, William Smith and George W. Hale. (61 supporting
signatures) Also named – the five roads currently across Cumberland
Mountain: Cumberland Road, Gordon Road, Girtman’s Trace,
Kinkee Trace and Jones Trace.
Rhea 1829 257
Morris, Robert Petition of Robert Morris asking permission to hawk and peddle
without a license. Also included is a letter to James Gillespie,
Esquire.
Blount 1829 280
Morris, William B.
(Captain)
Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg.,
nominating Andrew S. Edwards for Justice of the Peace. Named in
petition: William Gosset, Stephen Lynch, Turney Norman, Thomas
Arnold and McKinney Pearce.
Rutherford 1829 73
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Moss, Betsy Haggard Petition of John Mass asking for a divorce from his wife, Betsy
Haggard Moss. Named in petition: Thomas Moss. Statement of
Thomas Hagler. (51 supporting signatures.)
Anderson 1829 191
Moss, John Petition of John Mass asking for a divorce from his wife, Betsy
Haggard Moss. Named in petition: Thomas Moss. Statement of
Thomas Hagler. (51 supporting signatures.)
Anderson 1829 191
Moss, Thomas Petition of John Mass asking for a divorce from his wife, Betsy
Haggard Moss. Named in petition: Thomas Moss. Statement of
Thomas Hagler. (51 supporting signatures.)
Anderson 1829 191
Mothershed, William Petition asking that William Mothershed be permitted to build a mill
on Birdsong Creek.
Humphreys 1829 241
Mows, William Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and
Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a
mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel,
Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows.
Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton.
Monroe 1829 80
Muce, Daniel Petition from Capt. Major’s Company asking that the home of Henry
Byrom be established as a voting precinct. Named in petition: Daniel
Muce.
Franklin 1829 34
Mullins, Willis Petition of James Young, Sheriff of Jackson County, asking relief for
$70.00 spent for housing jurors during the trial of State vs. Willis
Mullins. Also Named: James T. Quarles, Clerk of Circuit Court and
William Gailbreath, Clerk of County Court.
Jackson 1829 153
Murphee, A. (Surveyor) Petition of John Thompson asking that surveys made by A. Murphee
after he left the county be legalized.
Humphreys 1829 251
Mynatt, William C. Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy.
Trustees named in petition: Joseph C. Strong, Hugh L. White, James
Park, Robert King, Matthew McMillan, Solomon D. Jacobs and
William C. Mynatt.
Knox 1829 1
Narrows of Harpeth Petition of Montgomery Bell offering the state an opportunity to buy
land known as “The Narrows of Harpeth.”
Dickson 1829 235
Nash, Thomas Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of
John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison,
Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes,
John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of
the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J.
L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.
Rutherford 1829 147
Nashville Bridge
Company
CompanyPetition of Pres. and Trustees of Nashville Bridge Co. and
others protesting construction of a new bridge across the
Cumberland River.
Davidson 1829 156
Nashville Bridge
Company
Petition of John Roberts asking compensation for damage done to
wagon and team, merchandise and his son Wilson L. Roberts when
they fell with bridge at Nashville. Named in petition Nashville
Bridge Company. Folder also contains a subscription list, certificate
of Dr. John Shelby, statement of Henry D. Wise and a letter of Col.
Hynes.
Davidson 1829 223
Nation, Christopher Petition of Christopher Nation asking compensation for a gun
impounded during the Indian Wars.
Claiborne 1829 170
Navigation Statements from J. B. McCormick and James Picford regarding
navigation and transporting of coal on the Obed River.
Fentress 1829 120
Navigation Petition asking the removal of obstructions to navigation on the
Duck River. (Eight pages of signatures)
Bedford,
Hickman,
Maury
1829 122
Navigation Petitions for and against the mill and dam of John and Joseph Greer
on Elk River and its obstruction to navigation.
Lincoln 1829 123a
Navigation Petition from Jackson County concerning navigation of Roaring
River. Named in petition: Mounce Gores, Esq., and Ridley Roberts.
Jackson 1829 125
Navigation Petition from Jackson County asking that Roaring River NOT be
declared navigable.
Jackson 1829 126
Navigation Petition from Washington County asking obstructions to navigation
be cleared from the Nolichucky River.
Washington 1829 127
Navigation Petition from Jefferson County to remove obstructions to navigation
on the French Broad River. Named in petition: Col. Hamilton,
Michael Branner, George Branner, Mr. Hoskins and Mr. Gilbreath.
Jefferson 1829 129
Neal, John T. Petition from John W. Buchanan asking for a divorce from his wife,
Obedience Buchanan. Statements of John W. O’Neal and John T.
Neil.
Bedford 1829 213
Nester, (Captain) Petition of the 33rd Regiment asking to form a second battalion with
the companies of Capt. McDaniels, Capt. Nester and Capt. Davis.
Campbell 1829 217
Newlin, L. S. Petition asking relief for L. S. Newlin from gambling fine. Giles 1829 58
Newman, (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of
John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison,
Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes,
John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of
the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J.
L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.
Rutherford 1829 147
Nichols, John Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of
John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison,
Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes,
John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of
the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J.
L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.
Rutherford 1829 147
Nichols, Lawrence Petition of Jacob McAdams asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sarah Gollahan McAdams. Named in petition: Lawrence Nichols.
Statement by Nancy Turpin and Matthew Turpin.
Bedford 1829 286
Night, Nancy McElyea Petition of Nancy McElyea Night asking for a divorce from her
husband, Richard Night.
Lawrence 1829 7
Night, Richard Petition of Nancy McElyea Night asking for a divorce from her
husband, Richard Night.
Lawrence 1829 7
Nightingale, Elisa Petition of Elisa Nightingale concerning her cotton manufacturing
mill and land. Named in petition: George P. Nightingale.
Maury 1829 20
Nightingale, George P. Petition of Elisa Nightingale concerning her cotton manufacturing
mill and land. Named in petition: George P. Nightingale.
Maury 1829 20
Nimmo, Allen C. Petition from Gibson County asking Allen C. Nimmo be permitted
to hawk and peddle without a license.
Gibson 1829 179
Nolichucky River Petition from Washington County asking a ferry service be
established at Waddley’s Ford on the Nolichucky River.
Washington 1829 263
Norman, Turney Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg.,
nominating Andrew S. Edwards for Justice of the Peace. Named in
petition: William Gosset, Stephen Lynch, Turney Norman, Thomas
Arnold and McKinney Pearce.
Rutherford 1829 73
Nye, Nathaniel Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s
Company, William Jones from Capt. Longs Company and James
Perry for Capt. James Gibson’s Company be appointed as Justice of
the Peace. Also named: Thomas K. Gordon, and B. R. White.
Giles 1829 62
O’Brian, James Petition of James and John O’Brian asking relief from taxes. Sullivan 1829 165
O’Brian, John Petition of James and John O’Brian asking relief from taxes. Sullivan 1829 165
O’Neal, Hugh Petition from Capt. James Cherry’s Company recommending Hugh
O’Neal for Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Isaac Young.
Warren 1829 97
O’Neal, John W. Petition from John W. Buchanan asking for a divorce from his wife,
Obedience Buchanan. Statements of John W. O’Neal and John T.
Neil.
Bedford 1829 213
Old, Jacky G. Petition of Jackey G. Old widow and administrator of John E. Old
asking permission to sell land to pay creditors.
Fayette,
Hardeman
1829 68
Old, John E. Petition of Jackey G. Old widow and administrator of John E. Old
asking permission to sell land to pay creditors.
Fayette,
Hardeman
1829 68
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Oldham, Emily E. Petition of Rosean Smith asking a divorce from her husband,
Ulysses G. Smith. Named in petition: Emily E. Oldham, Jefferson
Overstreet, Henry Oldham and William Oldham. 30 supporting
signatures. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 285, Section 1,
page 261)
Knox 1829 231
Oldham, Henry Petition of Rosean Smith asking a divorce from her husband,
Ulysses G. Smith. Named in petition: Emily E. Oldham, Jefferson
Overstreet, Henry Oldham and William Oldham. 30 supporting
signatures. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 285, Section 1,
page 261)
Knox 1829 231
Oldham, William Petition of Rosean Smith asking a divorce from her husband,
Ulysses G. Smith. Named in petition: Emily E. Oldham, Jefferson
Overstreet, Henry Oldham and William Oldham. 30 supporting
signatures. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 285, Section 1,
page 261)
Knox 1829 231
Oliver, James Petition of Gilbert Boie concerning land in the Congressional
District. Named in petition: John Tyler, Lamuel McCornal and
James Oliver.
Maury 1829 247
Ottinger, (Captain) Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss,
John Walker, John Henderson, Joseph Powell and Merryman Payne
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Capt.
Ottinger, Col. Crawford, Capt. Bradshaw and Capt. John Davies.
Greene 1829 267
Overstreet, Jefferson Petition of Rosean Smith asking a divorce from her husband,
Ulysses G. Smith. Named in petition: Emily E. Oldham, Jefferson
Overstreet, Henry Oldham and William Oldham. 30 supporting
signatures. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 285, Section 1,
page 261)
Knox 1829 231
Pace, James (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of
John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison,
Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes,
John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of
the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J.
L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.
Rutherford 1829 147
Pages Ferry Petition of Timothy W. Gilman regarding a proposed change to
Public Road Laws. Named in petition: Pages Ferry and McGavock
Ferry. (See Private Act of TN 1829, Chapter 224, page 182.)
Davidson 1829 219
Paine, John Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross
Cumberland Mountain. Named in petition: Reubin Ross. Statements
of John Cain, Jesse Lincoln, George Gordon, James Whiteley, John
Paine and J. W. Simpson.
White 1829 86
Palmer, (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of
John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison,
Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes,
John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of
the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J.
L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.
Rutherford 1829 147
Palmer, (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R,
Matthews, Daniel M. Stewart, Thomas Sanders, and Greer Lannum
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petitions: Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Barbers and Capt. William Johns.
Rutherford 1829 148
Palmer, Lee Petition from Lee Palmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Lucy
Stone Palmer.
Carroll 1829 142
Palmer, Lucy Stone Petition from Lee Palmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Lucy
Stone Palmer.
Carroll 1829 142
Park, James Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy.
Trustees named in petition: Joseph C. Strong, Hugh L. White, James
Park, Robert King, Matthew McMillan, Solomon D. Jacobs and
William C. Mynatt.
Knox 1829 1
Parkhurst, Daniel Petition from Warren County recommending Daniel Parkhurst be
appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Shadrack
Cappo
Warren 1829 115
Parrish, James W.
(Captain)
Petitions from Jackson County recommending that John McCarver
and Houston Miller be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named
in petition: Thomas L. Bradford, Capt. John Stafford, and Capt.
James W. Parrish.
Jackson 1829 152
Patty, Obediah Petition of Sam’l Wilson regarding a land claim in the Hiwassee
District. Named in petition: Obediah Patty & Jacob Coffle.
Monroe 1829 199
Payne, Greenwood Petition of Thomas Hickman, sheriff of Davidson County, asking
fees to pay Greenwood Payne for transporting prisoner John York to
White County.
Davidson 1829 222
Payne, Merryman Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss,
John Walker, John Henderson, Joseph Powell and Merryman Payne
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Capt.
Ottinger, Col. Crawford, Capt. Bradshaw and Capt. John Davies.
Greene 1829 267
Peake, Absoum Petition of John Austin asking for fees as jailer. Named in Petition:
Absoum Peake. Statements of Archibald R. Turk, Barnard Seay,
James Earle, and Spencer Beavers.
McMinn 1829 155
Pearce, McKinney Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg.,
nominating Andrew S. Edwards for Justice of the Peace. Named in
petition: William Gosset, Stephen Lynch, Turney Norman, Thomas
Arnold and McKinney Pearce.
Rutherford 1829 73
Perkins, Anna Petition of Harriet H. Perkins, widow of Charles Perkins, and
Nicholas Tait Perkins asking permission to sell land in Giles County.
Named in Petition: Ralph Graves, Maritta Perkins and Charles Anna
Perkins.
Williamson 1829 105
Perkins, Charles Petition of Harriet H. Perkins, widow of Charles Perkins, and
Nicholas Tait Perkins asking permission to sell land in Giles County.
Named in Petition: Ralph Graves, Maritta Perkins and Charles Anna
Perkins.
Williamson 1829 105
Perkins, Harriet H. Petition of Harriet H. Perkins, widow of Charles Perkins, and
Nicholas Tait Perkins asking permission to sell land in Giles County.
Named in Petition: Ralph Graves, Maritta Perkins and Charles Anna
Perkins.
Williamson 1829 105
Perkins, Maritta Petition of Harriet H. Perkins, widow of Charles Perkins, and
Nicholas Tait Perkins asking permission to sell land in Giles County.
Named in Petition: Ralph Graves, Maritta Perkins and Charles Anna
Perkins.
Williamson 1829 105
Perkins, Nicholas Tait Petition of Harriet H. Perkins, widow of Charles Perkins, and
Nicholas Tait Perkins asking permission to sell land in Giles County.
Named in Petition: Ralph Graves, Maritta Perkins and Charles Anna
Perkins.
Williamson 1829 105
Perkins, Thomas H. Petition of Thomas H. Perkins concerning land. Named in petition: J.
Porter, and the heirs of Jacob Burk.
Williamson 1829 39
Perry County,
boundaries
Petition asking for adjustments to the boundaries of Hardin, Perry
and Wayne Counties with each other. Also speaks of relocation of
the Town of Waynesboro.
Hardin, Perry,
Wayne
1829 103
Perry, James Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s
Company, William Jones from Capt. Longs Company and James
Perry for Capt. James Gibson’s Company be appointed as Justice of
the Peace. Also named: Thomas K. Gordon, and B. R. White.
Giles 1829 62
Perryville, TN Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service
across the Tennessee River. Also asking that Jessee Cannady,
Nathan Arnold, West Wood, Joseph Brown, John Shelton and Green
B. Roadin serve as ferry commissioners. Named in petition: John
Reeves’ ferry.
Perry 1829 239
Picford, James Statements from J. B. McCormick and James Picford regarding
navigation and transporting of coal on the Obed River.
Fentress 1829 120
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Pike, James Petition from Robertson County asking relief for Benjamin Gains
from a security bond for James Pike charged with counterfeiting.
Named in petition: Thomas Johnson.
Robertson 1829 119
Pikeville, TN Petition from White County to dissolve present charter of turnpike
road leading from Sparta to Pikeville or the appointment of
commissioners to oversee the maintenance of the road. Named in
petition: Isaac Brown, William Klail, and Isham Klail.
White 1829 8
Pikeville, TN Petition from Bledsoe County asking that a turnpike road be
established from Washington in Rhea County to Pikeville in Bledsoe
County. (100 signatures)
Bledsoe, Rhea 1829 259
Piles Turnpike Petition from Fentress County asking that William Chilton and N.
Haggard be permitted to open a turnpike road from Piles Turnpike to
Gordon’s Turnpike.
Fentress 1829 256
Pille, John Petition of John Pille asking for a divorce fom his wife, Nancy Pille.
(22 supporting signatures.)
Fentress 1829 193
Pille, Nancy Petition of John Pille asking for a divorce fom his wife, Nancy Pille.
(22 supporting signatures.)
Fentress 1829 193
Piper, James H. Petition from Trustees of Columbiaa College asking for state funds.
Named in petition: James H. Piper and William L. Willeford.
Maury 1829 9
Pitts, Bartley Petition from Capt. William Mason’s Company recommending
Bartley Pitts be appointed as Justice of the peace. Letter of R. B.
Gordon.
Robertson 1829 113
Polk & Porter Affidavit of Thomas Taylor regarding a land grant. Also named: A.
R. Alexander, Polk & Porter, and Hugh Dunlap.
Tipton 1829 160
Ponder, James Petition from James Ponder asking for a divorce from his wife,
Nancy Ponder.
Sevier 1829 145
Ponder, Nancy Petition from James Ponder asking for a divorce from his wife,
Nancy Ponder.
Sevier 1829 145
Porter, J. Petition of Thomas H. Perkins concerning land. Named in petition: J.
Porter, and the heirs of Jacob Burk.
Williamson 1829 39
Porter, John Petitions for a divorce from both John and Sally Porter. Also
included in this folder a bond of Sally Porter, John Yeats and Samuel
Porter relinquishing all further claims against John Porter. Also
named in petition: George Yeats.
White 1829 273
Porter, Sally Petitions for a divorce from both John and Sally Porter. Also
included in this folder a bond of Sally Porter, John Yeats and Samuel
Porter relinquishing all further claims against John Porter. Also
named in petition: George Yeats.
White 1829 273
Porter, Samuel Petitions for a divorce from both John and Sally Porter. Also
included in this folder a bond of Sally Porter, John Yeats and Samuel
Porter relinquishing all further claims against John Porter. Also
named in petition: George Yeats.
White 1829 273
Porterfield, Francis Petition from Lincoln County recommending Captain Benjamin W.
D. Carty be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Named in petition:
W. M. Mason, Francis Porterfield, and Stephen Alexander.
Lincoln 1829 123c
(page 14)
Potts, Henry (Captain) Petition of Capt. Henry Potts Company recommending that George
Hicks be appointed as Justice of the Peace.
Hickman 1829 252
Powell, Joseph Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss,
John Walker, John Henderson, Joseph Powell and Merryman Payne
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Capt.
Ottinger, Col. Crawford, Capt. Bradshaw and Capt. John Davies.
Greene 1829 267
Powell, Joseph Petition of Town Company of Carter County recommending that
Joseph Powell be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace
resigning William Gott.
Carter 1829 269
Powell, Joseph Jr. Petition from Carter County recommending Joseph Powell, Jr. be
appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Gott.
Carter 1829 297
Powell, Joseph Jr. Petition from Carter County recommending Joseph Powell, Jr. be
appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Gott.
Carter 1829 298
Powell, Robert Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and
his section of the turnpike road from Dresden to Mills Point. Named
in petition: Benjamin Totten, John Charlton, John Jenkins, Robert
Powell, Jacob Yeocham, Wiatt Betts and Benjamin Bondurant.
Weakley 1829 31
Proffitt, David Petition of David Proffitt concerning purchase of land from the heirs
of Robert Been.
Grainger 1829 287
Purris, Henry S. Petition of Henry S. Purris for the heirs of John Purris regarding a
sale of land to settle the estate.
Knox 1829 118
Purris, John Petition of Henry S. Purris for the heirs of John Purris regarding a
sale of land to settle the estate.
Knox 1829 118
Quarles, James T.
(Clerk Circuit Court)
Petition of James Young, Sheriff of Jackson County, asking relief for
$70.00 spent for housing jurors during the trial of State vs. Willis
Mullins. Also Named: James T. Quarles, Clerk of Circuit Court and
William Gailbreath, Clerk of County Court.
Jackson 1829 153
Ragsdale, David Petition of David Ragsdale asking that no new turnpike road charters
across Cumberland Mountain be granted. Named in Petition: Lewis
Morgan, William Smith and George W. Hale. (61 supporting
signatures) Also named – the five roads currently across Cumberland
Mountain: Cumberland Road, Gordon Road, Girtman’s Trace,
Kinkee Trace and Jones Trace.
Rhea 1829 257
Ragsdale, Edward Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and
Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a
mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel,
Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows.
Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton.
Monroe 1829 80
Ragsdale, Peter
(Captain)
Petition of Capt. Peter Ragsdale Company recommending William
McCasland be appointed as Justice of the Peace.
Humphreys 1829 169b
Rains, Jane Petition of John Rains asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane
Rains. (90 supporting signatures.)
Cocke 1829 11
Rains, John Petition of John Rains asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane
Rains. (90 supporting signatures.)
Cocke 1829 11
Rainwater, (Captain) Petitions from Sevier County recommending that John Jenkins, and
Samuel Cusick be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in
petition: Capt. Rainwater.
Sevier 1829 144
Randal, Nassay M.
(Captain)
Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson,
John Shelton, James Mars and Aaron Kennedy be appointed as
Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Nassay M. Randal,
Capt. Abram Davidson and Capt. McCagg.
Perry 1829 296
Randle, George D. Petition from Weakley County asking a land preference for William
Hendrix and George D. Randle to establish a mill.
Weakley 1829 214
Ranson, John Petition of Capt. Snell’s Company recommending John Ranson be
appointed Justice of the Peace.
Rutherford 1829 149
Rayburn, Capley A.
(Captain)
Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of
William King, James Dillard and John Morgan as Justice of the
Peace. Also named in petition: Col. Samuel Mitchel, Capt. Dillard,
Capt. Capley, A. Rayburn and Raymond Thompson.
Bedford 1829 139
Raye, George Petition of George Raye, Joseph Cobb, John Humphreys and John
Hodge regarding land claims taken away by older title.
Grainger 1829 278
Readey, William F. Petition from Capt. Mitchell’s Company recommending William F.
Ready for Justice of the Peace.
Rutherford 1829 75
Reed, Isaac Petition from Campbell County asking that Allen McDonald be
allowed to open a turnpike road from the Kentucky line to Walles
Butlers in Morgan County. Also asking that John Reed, Isaac Reed,
John Brayhill, Michall Robins and John Triplette be appointed as
road commissioners.
Campbell 1829 236a
Reed, John Petition from Campbell County asking that Allen McDonald be
allowed to open a turnpike road from the Kentucky line to Walles
Butlers in Morgan County. Also asking that John Reed, Isaac Reed,
John Brayhill, Michall Robins and John Triplette be appointed as
road commissioners.
Campbell 1829 236a
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Reeve, Mark Petition of Mark Reeve & Sons asking for a loan to expand their iron
works.
Carter 1829 203
Reeves, John Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service
across the Tennessee River. Also asking that Jessee Cannady,
Nathan Arnold, West Wood, Joseph Brown, John Shelton and Green
B. Roadin serve as ferry commissioners. Named in petition: John
Reeves’ ferry.
Perry 1829 239
Regan, Jesse Petition of Willie Tilly asking permission to adopt Jesse Regan as
his son.
Sumner 1829 74
Religious Meetings Petition from Washington County asking that all religious
denominations be permitted to use the Baptist meeting house at
Buffalo Ridge for worship.
Washington 1829 99
Reynolds, William Petition from Cocke County regarding a request to be submitted by
William Reynolds, Peter Davis and Stephen Huff to build a turnpike
road.
Cocke 1829 187
Reynolds, William Petition asking that Peter Davis, William Reynolds and Stephen Huff
be given a turnpike charter.
Cocke,
Greene,
Jefferson
1829 205
Reynoldsburg, TN Statements of William Bailey for jailer fees incurred during the court
session at Reynoldsburg.
Humphreys 1829 202
Rhea County Petition from Rhea County concerning land for a township. Rhea 1829 12
Rhodes, Taylor Petition of Thomas McGowen of Morgan County asking relief from
judgment of Tipton County Court. Statements of Robert & Daniel
McGowen, Andrew Greer and Taylor Rhodes.
Morgan,
Tipton
1829 159
Rich, John Petition of John Rich asking for a divorce from his wife, Susanah
Moore Rich. (35 supporting signatures.)
Maury 1829 233
Rich, Susanah Moore Petition of John Rich asking for a divorce from his wife, Susanah
Moore Rich. (35 supporting signatures.)
Maury 1829 233
Richardson, William M. Petition of Alexander Montgomery, Jacob Dillen, William M.
Richardson and William A. H. McGee asking payment of their
claims for construction of the Fentress County public building.
Fentress 1829 192
Riggs, Jesse Petition of Jesse Riggs regarding land. Named in petition: Martin
Ashburn.
Lincoln 1829 90
Roadin, Green B. Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service
across the Tennessee River. Also asking that Jessee Cannady,
Nathan Arnold, West Wood, Joseph Brown, John Shelton and Green
B. Roadin serve as ferry commissioners. Named in petition: John
Reeves’ ferry.
Perry 1829 239
Roberts, John Petition of John Roberts asking compensation for damage done to
wagon and team, merchandise and his son Wilson L. Roberts when
they fell with bridge at Nashville. Named in petition Nashville
Bridge Company. Folder also contains a subscription list, certificate
of Dr. John Shelby, statement of Henry D. Wise and a letter of Col.
Hynes.
Davidson 1829 223
Roberts, Ridley Petition from Jackson County concerning navigation of Roaring
River. Named in petition: Mounce Gores, Esq., and Ridley Roberts.
Jackson 1829 125
Roberts, Wilson L. Petition of John Roberts asking compensation for damage done to
wagon and team, merchandise and his son Wilson L. Roberts when
they fell with bridge at Nashville. Named in petition Nashville
Bridge Company. Folder also contains a subscription list, certificate
of Dr. John Shelby, statement of Henry D. Wise and a letter of Col.
Hynes.
Davidson 1829 223
Robertson, A. H. Statement of A. H. Robertson addressed to Gen. William Martin
contesting election results of 20th Militia Regiment.
1829 190
Robertson, John L. Petition of John L. Robertson asking a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Pery Robertson. Named in petition: Jacob Rogers. Statements by
Jeremiah Huggins and Joseph Wilson.
Weakley 1829 282
Robertson, Julius C. N. Petition of Julius C. N. Robertson regarding a land entry. Named in
petition: Jesse Barnett and Thomas J. Hardeman.
Hardeman 1829 208
Robertson, Nancy Pery Petition of John L. Robertson asking a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Pery Robertson. Named in petition: Jacob Rogers. Statements by
Jeremiah Huggins and Joseph Wilson.
Weakley 1829 282
Robins, Michall Petition from Campbell County asking that Allen McDonald be
allowed to open a turnpike road from the Kentucky line to Walles
Butlers in Morgan County. Also asking that John Reed, Isaac Reed,
John Brayhill, Michall Robins and John Triplette be appointed as
road commissioners.
Campbell 1829 236a
Robinson, Elijah Petition of Elijah Robinson asking relief from assault and battery
fine levied against him by Jeremiah Blalock. Statements by trial
jurors, John Hank, Stan H. Miller and William Trotter. (135
supporting signatures.)
Sevier 1829 146
Rogers, Jacob Petition of John L. Robertson asking a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Pery Robertson. Named in petition: Jacob Rogers. Statements by
Jeremiah Huggins and Joseph Wilson.
Weakley 1829 282
Rogers, John W. Petition from the Town of Dresden asking permission to sell town
lots. Named in petition: W. H. Johnson and John W. Rogers.
Weakley 1829 93
Ross, Randolph Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released
from road work. Named in petition: Gen. John W. Simpson, Jesse
Lincoln, William Seymour, Gen. Brown, George Gordon, Randolph
Ross, Ruebin Ross and Col. Thomas Eastland.
White 1829 42
Ross, Randolph Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross
Cumberland Mountain. Named in petition: Reubin Ross. Statements
of John Cain, Jesse Lincoln, George Gordon, James Whiteley, John
Paine and J. W. Simpson.
White 1829 86
Ross, Reubin Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released
from road work. Named in petition: Gen. John W. Simpson, Jesse
Lincoln, William Seymour, Gen. Brown, George Gordon, Randolph
Ross, Ruebin Ross and Col. Thomas Eastland.
White 1829 42
Ross, Reubin Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross
Cumberland Mountain. Named in petition: Reubin Ross. Statements
of John Cain, Jesse Lincoln, George Gordon, James Whiteley, John
Paine and J. W. Simpson.
White 1829 86
Rucker, Thomas S. Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of
John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison,
Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes,
John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of
the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J.
L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.
Rutherford 1829 147
Rupell, David Petition of David Rupell, Nicholas Byers, and Arthur H. Henly of
the Unicoi Turnpike Co. regarding land entries in the Hiwassee
District. Also named: John Lowry.
1829 182
Russell, Samuel R. Petition of Samuel R. Russell asking a correction be made to a land
survey. Named in petition: Henry Dradin.
Hamilton 1829 271
Sanders, Daniel L. Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson,
John Shelton, James Mars and Aaron Kennedy be appointed as
Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Nassay M. Randal,
Capt. Abram Davidson and Capt. McCagg.
Perry 1829 296
Sanders, Isaac Petition of Meriman Jones regarding land. Named in petition: Isaac
Sanders, Aquilla Combs, and Aulsey Dean.
Madison 1829 133
Sanders, Thomas Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R,
Matthews, Daniel M. Stewart, Thomas Sanders, and Greer Lannum
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petitions: Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Barbers and Capt. William Johns.
Rutherford 1829 148
Saroen, Jeremiah
(Captain)
Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert
Barr, Henry Anthony, Robert Davis and Pascal Head for Justice of
the Peace. Named in Petition: Capt. John Jackson, Capt. Jeremiah
Saroen and Capt. Byrus.
Sumner 1829 285
School Lands Petition from Lincoln County concerning school lands. Named in
petition: Hugh M. Blake, school commissioner.
Lincoln 1829 123b
(page 12)
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Schools, Female Petitions from Henry Brooks & Samuel Martin asking assistance in
promoting the silk worm and production of silk in Tennessee.
Suggested test locations: Tennessee Female Schools.
Smith 1829 172
Schools, Female A proposed bill for the purchase of silk worms for female schools. 1829 216b
Seay, Barnard Petition of John Austin asking for fees as jailer. Named in Petition:
Absoum Peake. Statements of Archibald R. Turk, Barnard Seay,
James Earle, and Spencer Beavers.
McMinn 1829 155
Selvage, Michael Petition from Roane County asking relief for Michael Selvage
regarding payments due state for infraction of law by his daughter.
Named in petition: Uriah Wilkerson’s Reservation in Hiwassee
District.
Roane 1829 281
Sequatchie River Petition of James H. Hornback regarding the building of a grist and
saw mill on the Sequatchie River.
Marion 1829 121
Settles, Edward Petition from Smith County asking compensation be given to
Edward Settles for his executed slave, Daniel. Many signatures.
Copy of proposed legislation in folder.
Smith 1829 18
Sevier, John Petition of the Heirs of Richard Sparks regarding disputed land.
Named in petition: John Sevier, James Hardin, James Goodin and
Elisha Boyd.
Hardin 1829 102
Seymour, William Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released
from road work. Named in petition: Gen. John W. Simpson, Jesse
Lincoln, William Seymour, Gen. Brown, George Gordon, Randolph
Ross, Ruebin Ross and Col. Thomas Eastland.
White 1829 42
Shannon, James Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land
inheritance from William Clemmons (deceased). Named in petition:
Margaret, Malinda, Lovina, Jephthi, and Maryann Clemmons and
James Shannon.
Wilson 1829 44
Shelby, John Dr. Petition of John Roberts asking compensation for damage done to
wagon and team, merchandise and his son Wilson L. Roberts when
they fell with bridge at Nashville. Named in petition Nashville
Bridge Company. Folder also contains a subscription list, certificate
of Dr. John Shelby, statement of Henry D. Wise and a letter of Col.
Hynes.
Davidson 1829 223
Shelton, John Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service
across the Tennessee River. Also asking that Jessee Cannady,
Nathan Arnold, West Wood, Joseph Brown, John Shelton and Green
B. Roadin serve as ferry commissioners. Named in petition: John
Reeves’ ferry.
Perry 1829 239
Shelton, John Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson,
John Shelton, James Mars and Aaron Kennedy be appointed as
Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Nassay M. Randal,
Capt. Abram Davidson and Capt. McCagg.
Perry 1829 296
Sherman, Frederick Petition of Betsy Smith regarding the will of Frederick Sherman,
deceased. Statements of Elizabeth Haynes and F. H. Lecog. Copy of
will and record of Nathan Ewing, Clerk of County Court.
Davidson 1829 188
Short, Aaron Petition of Jane Short asking for a divorce from her husband, Aaron
Short. (24 supporting signatures.)
1829 65
Short, Jane Petition of Jane Short asking for a divorce from her husband, Aaron
Short. (24 supporting signatures.)
1829 65
Sick, Joseph M. Petition of Mary Sick asking that she not be held liable for the debts
of her husband, Joseph M. Sicks. (See Private Acts of TN 1829,
Chapter 125, page 98 given Feme Sole.)
Claiborne 1829 229
Sick, Mary Petition of Mary Sick asking that she not be held liable for the debts
of her husband, Joseph M. Sicks. (See Private Acts of TN 1829,
Chapter 125, page 98 given Feme Sole.)
Claiborne 1829 229
Sides, George Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending George Sides
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Ralph
Mathes, John Duncan
Warren 1829 116
Sikes, Jessie Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of
John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison,
Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes,
John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of
the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J.
L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.
Rutherford 1829 147
Silk Worms Petitions from Henry Brooks & Samuel Martin asking assistance in
promoting the silk worm and production of silk in Tennessee.
Suggested test locations: Tennessee Female Schools.
Smith 1829 172
Silk Worms A proposed bill for the purchase of silk worms for female schools. 1829 216b
Silvey, Brachston Petition of Andrew F. Jones, jailer of Knox County, asking fees for
keeping prisoners. Named in petition: Joseph Silvey, Brachston
Silvey, Jesse Dotson, Elijah Skidmore, William Skidmore and
Honorable Charles F. Keith.
Knox 1829 81
Silvey, Joseph Petition of Andrew F. Jones, jailer of Knox County, asking fees for
keeping prisoners. Named in petition: Joseph Silvey, Brachston
Silvey, Jesse Dotson, Elijah Skidmore, William Skidmore and
Honorable Charles F. Keith.
Knox 1829 81
Simpson, J. W. Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross
Cumberland Mountain. Named in petition: Reubin Ross. Statements
of John Cain, Jesse Lincoln, George Gordon, James Whiteley, John
Paine and J. W. Simpson.
White 1829 86
Simpson, John W. Petition of Rhoda Jones asking for a divorce from her husband,
Lewis Jones. Statements of Nelly Groom, Asa Johnston, John W.
Simpson, and Elizabeth Atkinson.
Fentress 1829 136
Simpson, John W.
(General)
Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released
from road work. Named in petition: Gen. John W. Simpson, Jesse
Lincoln, William Seymour, Gen. Brown, George Gordon, Randolph
Ross, Ruebin Ross and Col. Thomas Eastland.
White 1829 42
Skidmore, Elijah Petition of Andrew F. Jones, jailer of Knox County, asking fees for
keeping prisoners. Named in petition: Joseph Silvey, Brachston
Silvey, Jesse Dotson, Elijah Skidmore, William Skidmore and
Honorable Charles F. Keith.
Knox 1829 81
Skidmore, William Petition of Andrew F. Jones, jailer of Knox County, asking fees for
keeping prisoners. Named in petition: Joseph Silvey, Brachston
Silvey, Jesse Dotson, Elijah Skidmore, William Skidmore and
Honorable Charles F. Keith.
Knox 1829 81
Slapp, Akillis Petition of William Butler asking for a divorce from his wife,
Urciller Lawson Butler. Statements of Urciller Butler relinquishing
all claims, Jos. Callaway and Akillis Slapp.
Monroe 1829 221
Slave, Daniel Petition from Smith County asking compensation be given to
Edward Settles for his executed slave, Daniel. Many signatures.
Copy of proposed legislation in folder.
Smith 1829 18
Sloss, Joseph Petition of Jospeh Sloss asking for a divorce from his wife, Sally
Sloss. (15 supporting signatures.)
Rutherford 1829 41
Sloss, Sally Petition of Jospeh Sloss asking for a divorce from his wife, Sally
Sloss. (15 supporting signatures.)
Rutherford 1829 41
Smidlay, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Smidlay’s Company recommending Edward W.
Lynch and George A. Kornegay be appointed as Justice of the Peace.
Humphreys 1829 168
Smith County,
boundaries
Petition from White and Jackson County asking county line be run
connecting with corner of Smith County.
White,
Jackson, Smith
1829 94
Smith, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Smith’s company recommending Archabel Gaul
be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Jonathan
Fine.
Rhea 1829 13
Smith, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending George Sides
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Ralph
Mathes, John Duncan
Warren 1829 116
Smith, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending William
Edwards be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning
William Montgomery..
Sumner 1829 258
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Smith, Betsy Petition of Betsy Smith regarding the will of Frederick Sherman,
deceased. Statements of Elizabeth Haynes and F. H. Lecog. Copy of
will and record of Nathan Ewing, Clerk of County Court.
Davidson 1829 188
Smith, Frederick Statement in support of Frederick Smith’s request for a divorce from
his wife Nancy Smith. Also named: Samuel Crabtree. (10 supporting
signatures.)
Campbell 1829 236b
Smith, Jessee (Captain) Petition from Capt. Jessee Smith’s Company recommending Edward
H. D. Bevins be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named:
William Ladderdare.
Hamilton 1829 184
Smith, Joel Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of
John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison,
Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes,
John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of
the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J.
L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.
Rutherford 1829 147
Smith, Joseph Petition of Joseph Smith to build a bridge and turnpike road. McNairy 1829 92
Smith, Nancy Statement in support of Frederick Smith’s request for a divorce from
his wife Nancy Smith. Also named: Samuel Crabtree. (10 supporting
signatures.)
Campbell 1829 236b
Smith, Nathaniel Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold
a lottery to build a Masonic Hall. Also asking the following be
appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery: Nathaniel Smith,
William Hogan, James H. Fyffe, Archibald R. Turk, Asburg M.
Coffy, Horace Hickox, Peter Kinder, Tidence Lane and Charles
Matlock.
McMinn 1829 131
Smith, Nathaniel
(Major)
Petition of Joseph Dyre asking relief from $1000.00 bond he put up
for John Miller who absconded. Also named: Major Nathaniel
Smith.
McMinn 1829 163
Smith, Rosean Petition of Rosean Smith asking a divorce from her husband,
Ulysses G. Smith. Named in petition: Emily E. Oldham, Jefferson
Overstreet, Henry Oldham and William Oldham. 30 supporting
signatures. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 285, Section 1,
page 261)
Knox 1829 231
Smith, Ulysses G. Petition of Rosean Smith asking a divorce from her husband,
Ulysses G. Smith. Named in petition: Emily E. Oldham, Jefferson
Overstreet, Henry Oldham and William Oldham. 30 supporting
signatures. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 285, Section 1,
page 261)
Knox 1829 231
Smith, William Petition of William Smith and Richard Waterhouse regarding
payment of merchant’s tax.
Rhea 1829 14
Smith, William Petition of David Ragsdale asking that no new turnpike road charters
across Cumberland Mountain be granted. Named in Petition: Lewis
Morgan, William Smith and George W. Hale. (61 supporting
signatures) Also named – the five roads currently across Cumberland
Mountain: Cumberland Road, Gordon Road, Girtman’s Trace,
Kinkee Trace and Jones Trace.
Rhea 1829 257
Snell, (Captain) Petition of Capt. Snell’s Company recommending John Ranson be
appointed Justice of the Peace.
Rutherford 1829 149
Sollee, Joseph Petition of Moses Sollee asking relief from a land entry error. Also
named: Joseph Sollee.
Rhea 1829 161
Sollee, Moses Petition of Moses Sollee asking relief from a land entry error. Also
named: Joseph Sollee.
Rhea 1829 161
Sparks, Richard Petition of the Heirs of Richard Sparks regarding disputed land.
Named in petition: John Sevier, James Hardin, James Goodin and
Elisha Boyd.
Hardin 1829 102
Sparta, TN Petition from White County to dissolve present charter of turnpike
road leading from Sparta to Pikeville or the appointment of
commissioners to oversee the maintenance of the road. Named in
petition: Isaac Brown, William Klail, and Isham Klail.
White 1829 8
Sparta, TN Petition of Christopher Hoffman asking to be granted a turnpike road
charter from Sparta to Keemen. (103 supporting signatures.)
White 1829 54
Stafford, John (Captain) Petitions from Jackson County recommending that John McCarver
and Houston Miller be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named
in petition: Thomas L. Bradford, Capt. John Stafford, and Capt.
James W. Parrish.
Jackson 1829 152
State Bank of
Tennessee
Petition from the Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Memphis
asking that a branch of the State Bank of Tennessee be established at
Memphis.
Shelby 1829 210
State Bank, salaries Petition from Grainger County asking that salaries of officers of the
State Bank be reduced.
Grainger 1829 28
Stephen, William Petition from Crow Creek Valley recommending Hillsman King and
William Stephen for Justice of the Peace.
Franklin 1829 246
Stewart, Daniel M. Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R,
Matthews, Daniel M. Stewart, Thomas Sanders, and Greer Lannum
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petitions: Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Barbers and Capt. William Johns.
Rutherford 1829 148
Stout, William Petition from Hardin County asking relief for John L. Barnes, jailor.
Named in petition: James Meredith, Edward M. Carlisle, John
Carlisle and William Stout.
Hardin 1829 206
Stout, William Petition of John L. Barnes asking for jailor’s fees for keeping James
Meredith, Edward M. Carlisle, John Carlisle and William Stout.
Hardin 1829 207
Stride, Justice Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and
Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a
mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel,
Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows.
Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton.
Monroe 1829 80
Strong, Joseph C. Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy.
Trustees named in petition: Joseph C. Strong, Hugh L. White, James
Park, Robert King, Matthew McMillan, Solomon D. Jacobs and
William C. Mynatt.
Knox 1829 1
Stunston, Burnetty Petition of James Stuntson asking for a divorce from his wife,
Burnetty Stuntson. Statements by: Elizabeth Stunston and Elizabeth
Summers.
Weakley 1829 30
Stunston, Elizabeth Petition of James Stuntson asking for a divorce from his wife,
Burnetty Stuntson. Statements by: Elizabeth Stunston and Elizabeth
Summers.
Weakley 1829 30
Stunston, James Petition of James Stuntson asking for a divorce from his wife,
Burnetty Stuntson. Statements by: Elizabeth Stunston and Elizabeth
Summers.
Weakley 1829 30
Summers, Elizabeth Petition of James Stuntson asking for a divorce from his wife,
Burnetty Stuntson. Statements by: Elizabeth Stunston and Elizabeth
Summers.
Weakley 1829 30
Tax, Merchants Petition of William Smith and Richard Waterhouse regarding
payment of merchant’s tax.
Rhea 1829 14
Taylor, Francis Petition from Obion County recommending Francis Taylor be
appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning John Hubert.
Obion 1829 274
Taylor, Isaac Petition of Causbey Bowman asking for a divorce from his wife,
Elizabeth Howard Bowman. Named in petition: James Howard.
Statement by Isaac Taylor.
White 1829 108
Taylor, Thomas Affidavit of Thomas Taylor regarding a land grant. Also named: A.
R. Alexander, Polk & Porter, and Hugh Dunlap.
Tipton 1829 160
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Tenison, Edmund Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of
John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison,
Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes,
John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of
the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt.
Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J.
L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.
Rutherford 1829 147
Tennessee River Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service
across the Tennessee River. Also asking that Jessee Cannady,
Nathan Arnold, West Wood, Joseph Brown, John Shelton and Green
B. Roadin serve as ferry commissioners. Named in petition: John
Reeves’ ferry.
Perry 1829 239
Tennessee River Petitions of Jane Blair & John Carmichael regarding a ferry landing
on the Tennessee River. Record of Roane County Court Action
included in folder.
Roane 1829 294
Thomas, Andrew Petition of Andrew Thomas and Samuel Cathy asking to open a
turnpike road.
Bledsoe 1829 185
Thomas, John Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and
his section of the turnpike road from Dresden to Mills Point. Named
in petition: Benjamin Totten, John Charlton, John Jenkins, Robert
Powell, Jacob Yeocham, Wiatt Betts and Benjamin Bondurant.
Weakley 1829 31
Thompson, Edward G.
H.
Petition of Henry V. Frey asking relief from fine. Named in petition:
Edward G. H. Thompson.
Robertson 1829 77
Thompson, John Petition of John Thompson asking that surveys made by A. Murphee
after he left the county be legalized.
Humphreys 1829 251
Thompson, Raymond Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of
William King, James Dillard and John Morgan as Justice of the
Peace. Also named in petition: Col. Samuel Mitchel, Capt. Dillard,
Capt. Capley, A. Rayburn and Raymond Thompson.
Bedford 1829 139
Thurman, Joshua Petition of Joshua Thurman asking that Samuel Bassil (a free man of
color) be allowed to prove his accounts. (98 supporting signatures.)
Hardeman 1829 107
Tilly, Jesse Petition of Willie Tilly asking permission to adopt Jesse Regan as
his son.
Sumner 1829 74
Tilly, Willie Petition of Willie Tilly asking permission to adopt Jesse Regan as
his son.
Sumner 1829 74
Tissel, John Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered
in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith,
John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries.
Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener,
Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins.
Weakley 1829 158
Totten, Benjamin Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and
his section of the turnpike road from Dresden to Mills Point. Named
in petition: Benjamin Totten, John Charlton, John Jenkins, Robert
Powell, Jacob Yeocham, Wiatt Betts and Benjamin Bondurant.
Weakley 1829 31
Townsend, Ira Petition of Ira Townsend concerning a land grant. Statement of
William Laurence, Surveyor.
Shelby 1829 134
Townsend, James
(Surveyor)
Petition of William Erwin regarding a land grant. Statement of
James Townsend, surveyor. Also named: John McLamore.
White 1829 110
Triplette, John Petition from Campbell County asking that Allen McDonald be
allowed to open a turnpike road from the Kentucky line to Walles
Butlers in Morgan County. Also asking that John Reed, Isaac Reed,
John Brayhill, Michall Robins and John Triplette be appointed as
road commissioners.
Campbell 1829 236a
Trotter, William Petition of Elijah Robinson asking relief from assault and battery
fine levied against him by Jeremiah Blalock. Statements by trial
jurors, John Hank, Stan H. Miller and William Trotter. (135
supporting signatures.)
Sevier 1829 146
Tucker, Auldon Statement of Auldon Tucker, judge at the election held by Capt.
Riley Jones Company, 4th Regiment, in which Edwin Hamblin was
chosen to be Justice of the Peace. Named in Petition: James Jones.
(See also 1829-260)
Hawkins 1829 265
Turk, Archibald R. Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold
a lottery to build a Masonic Hall. Also asking the following be
appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery: Nathaniel Smith,
William Hogan, James H. Fyffe, Archibald R. Turk, Asburg M.
Coffy, Horace Hickox, Peter Kinder, Tidence Lane and Charles
Matlock.
McMinn 1829 131
Turk, Archibald R. Petition of John Austin asking for fees as jailer. Named in Petition:
Absoum Peake. Statements of Archibald R. Turk, Barnard Seay,
James Earle, and Spencer Beavers.
McMinn 1829 155
Turpin, Matthew Petition of Jacob McAdams asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sarah Gollahan McAdams. Named in petition: Lawrence Nichols.
Statement by Nancy Turpin and Matthew Turpin.
Bedford 1829 286
Turpin, Nancy Petition of Jacob McAdams asking for a divorce from his wife,
Sarah Gollahan McAdams. Named in petition: Lawrence Nichols.
Statement by Nancy Turpin and Matthew Turpin.
Bedford 1829 286
Tyler, John Petition of Gilbert Boie concerning land in the Congressional
District. Named in petition: John Tyler, Lamuel McCornal and
James Oliver.
Maury 1829 247
Underwood, John Petition of John Underwood asking permission to retail liquor
without a license.
Roane 1829 89
Unicoi Turnpike
Company
Petition of David Rupell, Nicholas Byers, and Arthur H. Henly of
the Unicoi Turnpike Co. regarding land entries in the Hiwassee
District. Also named: John Lowry.
1829 182
Vance, William K.
(Jailer)
Petition from Greene County asking relief be given to William K.
Vance, jailer of Greene County for his expenses in housing prisoners
Daniel Dycke and David Milbourne.
Greene 1829 16
VanZant’s Dam Petition from Franklin County regarding a mill of Capt. Thomas
Hudnall. Named in petition: Edwards Heirs, and VanZant’s dam.
Franklin 1829 183
Vernoy, Peter Petition of Sarah Wagner Vernoy asking for a divorce from her
husband, Peter Vernoy. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 124,
page 97.)
Carter 1829 212
Vernoy, Sarah Wagner Petition of Sarah Wagner Vernoy asking for a divorce from her
husband, Peter Vernoy. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 124,
page 97.)
Carter 1829 212
Waddley’s Ford Petition from Washington County asking a ferry service be
established at Waddley’s Ford on the Nolichucky River.
Washington 1829 263
Wade, Henry (free
Negro)
Petition in behalf of Henry Wade, a free Negro, asking he be allowed
to prove his accounts.
Greene 1829 23
Waggoner, Jacob Petition of Elizabeth Isaac asking for a divorce from her husband,
John W. Isaacs. Named in petition: Jacob Waggoner, Bruce M.
Garner. (See also Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 252. Section
2, page 220.)
Lincoln 1829 117
Walker, John Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss,
John Walker, John Henderson, Joseph Powell and Merryman Payne
be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Capt.
Ottinger, Col. Crawford, Capt. Bradshaw and Capt. John Davies.
Greene 1829 267
Ward, Isaac H. Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered
in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith,
John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries.
Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener,
Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins.
Weakley 1829 158
Warren County,
boundaries
Petition from attorneys of the 6th Solicitorial District asking the
district be divided.
Warren 1829 69
Washington, TN Petition from Bledsoe County asking that a turnpike road be
established from Washington in Rhea County to Pikeville in Bledsoe
County. (100 signatures)
Bledsoe, Rhea 1829 259
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Water courses Petition from sundry citizens praying that all water courses of 100
yards wide and upward be lawful fences where there are no fords
opposite plantations.
1829 84
Waterhouse, Richard Petition of William Smith and Richard Waterhouse regarding
payment of merchant’s tax.
Rhea 1829 14
Watterson, W. D. Petition from Warren County concerning W. D. Watterson and land
for an iron works.
Warren 1829 25
Wayne County, Seat of
Justice
Petition from Wayne County asking the Seat of Justice be removed
from Waynesboro to Carrollville.
Wayne 1829 130
Waynesboro, TN Petition asking for adjustments to the boundaries of Hardin, Perry
and Wayne Counties with each other. Also speaks of relocation of
the Town of Waynesboro.
Hardin, Perry,
Wayne
1829 103
Waynesboro, TN Petition from Wayne County asking the Seat of Justice be removed
from Waynesboro to Carrollville.
Wayne 1829 130
Weeks, John Jr. Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered
in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith,
John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries.
Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener,
Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins.
Weakley 1829 158
West, Samuel Petition from Capt. Agnew’s Company recommending Samuel West
be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Joseph
Clarke.
Sevier 1829 283
White County,
boundaries
Petition from White and Jackson County asking county line be run
connecting with corner of Smith County.
White,
Jackson, Smith
1829 94
White, B. R. Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s
Company, William Jones from Capt. Longs Company and James
Perry for Capt. James Gibson’s Company be appointed as Justice of
the Peace. Also named: Thomas K. Gordon, and B. R. White.
Giles 1829 62
White, Hugh L. Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy.
Trustees named in petition: Joseph C. Strong, Hugh L. White, James
Park, Robert King, Matthew McMillan, Solomon D. Jacobs and
William C. Mynatt.
Knox 1829 1
White, Thomas Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and
Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a
mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel,
Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows.
Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton.
Monroe 1829 80
Whiteley, James Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross
Cumberland Mountain. Named in petition: Reubin Ross. Statements
of John Cain, Jesse Lincoln, George Gordon, James Whiteley, John
Paine and J. W. Simpson.
White 1829 86
Wilkerson, Uriah Petition from Roane County asking relief for Michael Selvage
regarding payments due state for infraction of law by his daughter.
Named in petition: Uriah Wilkerson’s Reservation in Hiwassee
District.
Roane 1829 281
Willeford, William L. Petition from Trustees of Columbia College asking for state funds.
Named in petition: James H. Piper and William L. Willeford.
Maury 1829 9
Williams, Elbert Petition of Elbert Williams to hawk and peddle without a license. Wilson 1829 33
Williams, Joseph Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered
in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith,
John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries.
Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener,
Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins.
Weakley 1829 158
Williams, Silas Petition of Silas Williams regarding fish traps on Powell's River. Claiborne 1829 124
Williford’s Store Petition from Giles County asking to have a voting precinct at
Williford’s Store.
Giles 1829 57
Willson, Samuel Petition of Sarah Brewington asking for a divorce from husband,
James Brewington. Named in petition: Samuel Willson. (See Private
Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 304, page 278)
Jefferson 1829 137
Wilson, Henry W.
(Sheriff)
Petition of Henry W. Wilson, sheriff of McNairy County, asking to
be refunded certain monies. Statement of William S. Wisdom.
McNairy 1829 181
Wilson, Joseph Petition of John L. Robertson asking a divorce from his wife, Nancy
Pery Robertson. Named in petition: Jacob Rogers. Statements by
Jeremiah Huggins and Joseph Wilson.
Weakley 1829 282
Wilson, Sam’l Petition of Sam’l Wilson regarding a land claim in the Hiwassee
District. Named in petition: Obediah Patty & Jacob Coffle.
Monroe 1829 199
Winton, James Petition from Roane County asking that a change be made in the
route of the Brown & Burks Turnpike road over Cumberland
Mountain. Also asking that John Kimmer, Samuel Lowe and James
Winton be appointed as road commissioners.
Roane 1829 293
Wisdom, William S. Petition of Henry W. Wilson, sheriff of McNairy County, asking to
be refunded certain monies. Statement of William S. Wisdom.
McNairy 1829 181
Wise, Henry D. Petition of John Roberts asking compensation for damage done to
wagon and team, merchandise and his son Wilson L. Roberts when
they fell with bridge at Nashville. Named in petition Nashville
Bridge Company. Folder also contains a subscription list, certificate
of Dr. John Shelby, statement of Henry D. Wise and a letter of Col.
Hynes.
Davidson 1829 223
Wood, Charles Petition from Sumner County asking Charles Goodall be given relief
from forfeiture of land in case of State vs. Jesse & Charles Wood.
Sumner 1829 72
Wood, Jesse Petition from Sumner County asking Charles Goodall be given relief
from forfeiture of land in case of State vs. Jesse & Charles Wood.
Sumner 1829 72
Wood, West Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service
across the Tennessee River. Also asking that Jessee Cannady,
Nathan Arnold, West Wood, Joseph Brown, John Shelton and Green
B. Roadin serve as ferry commissioners. Named in petition: John
Reeves’ ferry.
Perry 1829 239
Woodall, John Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah
Woodall. (34 supporting signatures.) Statement by Samuel Cochran,
William Hall, Young P. Brizendine, Curiel Keen and William
McConabay.
Sumner 1829 71
Woodall, Judah Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah
Woodall. (34 supporting signatures.) Statement by Samuel Cochran,
William Hall, Young P. Brizendine, Curiel Keen and William
McConabay.
Sumner 1829 71
Woods, James O. K. Petition from citizens of southeast Williamson County asking they
be allowed to hold elections at the home of James O. K. Woods.
Williamson 1829 78
Wyatt, (Captain) Petition of Capt. Wyatt’s Company recommending Nathaniel Holms
be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace Woodson Daniel,
Deceased.
Stewart 1829 270
Wyley, James Petition from James Wyley refusing nomination to serve as Justice
of the Peace and recommending Robert H. Heathborn be appointed
instead.
Humphreys 1829 169a
Yeats, George Petitions for a divorce from both John and Sally Porter. Also
included in this folder a bond of Sally Porter, John Yeats and Samuel
Porter relinquishing all further claims against John Porter. Also
named in petition: George Yeats.
White 1829 273
Yeats, John Petitions for a divorce from both John and Sally Porter. Also
included in this folder a bond of Sally Porter, John Yeats and Samuel
Porter relinquishing all further claims against John Porter. Also
named in petition: George Yeats.
White 1829 273
Yeocham, Jacob Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and
his section of the turnpike road from Dresden to Mills Point. Named
in petition: Benjamin Totten, John Charlton, John Jenkins, Robert
Powell, Jacob Yeocham, Wiatt Betts and Benjamin Bondurant.
Weakley 1829 31
York, John Petition of Thomas Hickman, sheriff of Davidson County, asking
fees to pay Greenwood Payne for transporting prisoner John York to
White County.
Davidson 1829 222
Young, Isaac Petition from Capt. James Cherry’s Company recommending Hugh
O’Neal for Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Isaac Young.
Warren 1829 97
Name or Subject Description County Year Petition
Number
Young, James (Sheriff) Petition of James Young, Sheriff of Jackson County, asking relief for
$70.00 spent for housing jurors during the trial of State vs. Willis
Mullins. Also Named: James T. Quarles, Clerk of Circuit Court and
William Gailbreath, Clerk of County Court.
Jackson 1829 153
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