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Tennessee Petitions 1832 - 1833

Name or Subject Description County Year Pet. #

Academy – Raleigh, TN

Petition of the Shelby County Court requesting funds for the construction of an academy at Raleigh, TN.

Shelby 1833 240

Adoption Petition of Jesse Martin, Lezianne Slavins & Daniel Slavins regarding the adoption of Polly Ann Martin and the changing of her name to Polly Ann Slavins.

Claiborne 1833 237

Ainsworth, William

Petition of Larkin Cardin asking relief from judgment & court cost for Hiwassee District land claim. Named in petition: William Ainsworth, Robert Anderson & Cherokee Indian, Bellratler.

Monroe 1832 131

Alexander, (Captain)

Petition from Captain Alexander’s Company recommending Samuel Denby, Phillip Hootenpile, and George W. Jewel for Justice of the Peace.

Warren 1832 57

Alford, B. Petition from Hardin County asking Macajah G. Allen be permitted to retail liquor without a license. (139 Supporting signatures.) Letter to John Rayburn & B. Alford included in folder.

Hardin 1833 278

Allen, Lucinda Letter of William Hogan regarding an act for the benefit of Lucinda Allen & minor heirs of William Allen. Also named: Samuel Martin & Captain Thompson.

McMinn 1832 116

Allen, Micajah G. Petition from Hardin County asking Macajah G. Allen be permitted to retail liquor without a license. (139 Supporting signatures.) Letter to John Rayburn & B. Alford included in folder.

Hardin 1833 278

Allen, William Letter of William Hogan regarding an act for the benefit of Lucinda Allen & minor heirs of William Allen. Also named: Samuel Martin & Captain Thompson.

McMinn 1832 116

Allen, William Petition of citizens asking the emancipation of a slave named Loo. Statement of Thomas Crutcher, Addison East & John H. Eaton. Also named: Major William Terrel Lewis & William Allen. (71 supporting signatures.)

Davidson 1833 145

Anderson, John G.

Petition of Elizabeth Kesee, the widow of Charles Kesee, asking permission to sell land in order to settle the estate. Statement of L. P. Cheatham, J. W. Horton & John G. Anderson.

1833 32

Anderson, Mary R.

Petition of Mary R. Anderson asking for custody of her 5 year old daughter, Nancy Anderson. Also named: Arthur Debrell.

White 1833 44

Anderson, Nancy Petition of Mary R. Anderson asking for custody of her 5 year old daughter, Nancy Anderson. Also named: Arthur Debrell.

White 1833 44

Anderson, Robert Petition of Larkin Cardin asking relief from judgment & court cost for Hiwassee District land claim. Named in petition: William Ainsworth, Robert Anderson & Cherokee Indian, Bellratler.

Monroe 1832 131

Anderson, Thomas Jr.

Petition of Thomas Anderson Jr. asking permission to hawk and peddle without a license.

Knox 1833 117

Anderson, William E.

Petition of John Beatty asking to emancipate a slave, Charles, and permission for him to remain in TN with his family. Also named: George Yeger & William E. Anderson.

Davidson 1833 141

Anthony, Alfred Petition of Franklin M. Brown asking for a divorce from his wife, Polly Anthony Brown. Named in petition: Alfred Anthony. (See also 1833-110)

Bedford 1833 257

Arms, James Petition of George Gordon regarding his turnpike from White’s Creek to Sparta. Named in petition: John Tollet, James Arms, Jesse Lincoln, George Dawson, Robert Burk & John Brown.

Roane 1833 204

Armstrong, Aaron Petition asking that Aaron Armstrong be permitted to erect a mill & dam on the Holston River.

Knox 1833 1

Armstrong, James

Petition of Susan (Susannah) Whitehead Doolin asking for a divorce from her husband, Thomas J. Doolin. Statements by John Gowen, Joseph Hickerson, Daniel Zimbold, James Wilson, William Wilson and William Howard. Also named: Negroes: Step, Spence & Eliza. Thomas Finch, William Malgrew, Jordan Doolin, James Armstrong and Carl Crabs. (28 supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 183, Section 1, Page 98.)

Franklin 1833 99

Armstrong, John Petition of John Armstrong, Deputy Surveyor) regarding a land grant of Lewis Ross and asking a refund of money paid for the grant.

McMinn 1833 200

Ashe, John (Senator)

Petition of Senators John Ashe, Sam Turney & W. A. Moore against a resolution to re-open old land claims.

1832 60

Atkins, Isaac Petition of William Drake, G. W. Sevier & Alvin Cullom asking relief for Isaac Atkins.

Overton 1833 226

Ausborn, Rebecca

Petition of John G. Clark asking for a divorce from his wife, Winny James Clark. Statements of Robert Campbell, Rebecca Ausborn, Marthy Scoggins & D. C. Sgoggins.

Roane 1833 104

Autry, John Petition of John Autry regarding land. Named in petition: John Lyon. Henderson 1832 23

Badgett, James, Jr.

Petition of Nancy Banty asking for a divorce from her husband, Peter Banty. Supporting statement of Sam Fleniker & James Badgett, Jr.

Knox 1832 82

Bailey, (Captain) Petitions asking that George W. Gaines, with Robert Marney, Joshua Moore, William Reed, Henry Wiley and Joseph Kimbrough be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these Petitions: William Brown, Esquire, Henry L. Price, Jacob Tunor, James Crumbley, Captain McNatt, Captain Walker, Captain Bailey, Captain Haley & Captain Basills.

Roane 1832 101

Baker, William H. Petition of Robert L. Mitchell & William H. Baker, executors of the estate of Edward Holms, asking that Lydia, a slave, be emancipated as stipulated in the will.

White 1833 296

Balch, John Petition of John Balch regarding a land grant. Named in petition: John Gray, Peter Pitsinbargher & George Rinker.

Greene 1833 210

Ballard, Joseph Petition of Lucy Ballard asking for a divorce from Joseph Ballard. Believing he was dead she had remarried to Richard Jamar. (See Private Act of TN 1833, Chapter 196, Section 1, Page 106.)

Giles 1833 263

Ballard, Lucy Petition of Lucy Ballard asking for a divorce from Joseph Ballard. Believing he was dead she had remarried to Richard Jamar. (See Private Act of TN 1833, Chapter 196, Section 1, Page 106.)

Giles 1833 263

Ballinger, Hanah Statements of George Clevenger, Elizabeth Clevenger, William Ballinger, Hanah Ballinger and Martha Bose regarding the divorce of Thomas & Sarah Kimbro Clevenger. (See also 1833-153 and Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 172, Section 1, Page 92)

Jefferson 1833 155b

Ballinger, William Statements of George Clevenger, Elizabeth Clevenger, William Ballinger, Hanah Ballinger and Martha Bose regarding the divorce of Thomas & Sarah Kimbro Clevenger. (See also 1833-153 and Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 172, Section 1, Page 92)

Jefferson 1833 155b

Band, Benjamin Petition from Henry County asking a bridge be erected at Big Sandy River near the home of Benjamin Band.

Henry 1833 186

Bank Notes Petition of Samuel Martin regarding 1.) the circulation of small bank notes. 2.) Monetary rewards being offered to encourage the locating of salt water in Tennessee.

Anderson 1832 32

Banks Petition regarding the establishment and regulations of banks. Named in petition: Dr. Froust.

Tipton 1832 40

Banks A memorial from Smith County asking for the incorporation of a state bank in Tennessee. (62 supporting Signatures)

Smith 1832 80

Banks Petition from Hardeman County asking for the establishment of a State Bank at Memphis.

Hardeman 1832 111

Banks Petition from the western district requesting a charter for a State Bank at Memphis.

Shelby 1832 143

Banks Petition asking that a State Bank be established in Nashville. Davidson 1832 144

Banks Petition to establish National Bank. 1832 147

Banks Petition of James Campbell and John Goodwin asking compensation for their service to the State Bank of TN. Statement of James Sharp.

Franklin 1833 106

Banks Petition from Tipton County asking for a charter to establish for a bank at Randolph, TN. (6 pages of supporting signatures.)

Tipton 1833 132

Banks Petition from Giles County asking that a bank be established at Pulaski, TN.

Giles 1833 181

Banty, Nancy Petition of Nancy Banty asking for a divorce from her husband, Peter Banty. Supporting statement of Sam Fleniker & James Badgett, Jr.

Knox 1832 82

Banty, Peter Petition of Nancy Banty asking for a divorce from her husband, Peter Banty. Supporting statement of Sam Fleniker & James Badgett, Jr.

Knox 1832 82

Barker, Briggs Petition of Briggs Barker asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Barker. (25 Supporting Signatures.).

Humphreys 1833 24

Barker, Elizabeth Petition of Briggs Barker asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Barker. (25 Supporting Signatures.).

Humphreys 1833 24

Barker, John Petition of Samuel Dickens regarding a land warrant. Land survey included in folder. Named in survey: Thomas Hickman, John Barker & Mr. Bowers.

Madison 1833 56

Barlow, Wyly Petition of John Catron regarding land for his iron works. Named in petition: Wyly Barlow, James Waters, Jacob J. Waters, Daniel Layton, John Briley, Isaac Morris & Shadereck Morris.

Lawrence 1832 7

Basills, (Captain) Petitions asking that George W. Gaines, with Robert Marney, Joshua Moore, William Reed, Henry Wiley and Joseph Kimbrough be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these Petitions: William Brown, Esquire, Henry L. Price, Jacob Tunor, James Crumbley, Captain McNatt, Captain Walker, Captain Bailey, Captain Haley & Captain Basills.

Roane 1832 101

Batte, America R. Petition of William P. Batte opposed to the petition of his wife, America R. Batte for a divorce. Statement by Edward C. Harrison. (28 Supporting Signatures. See also 1833-75)

Bedford 1833 267

Batte, America R. Eliam

Petition of America R. Eliam Batte asking for a divorce from husband, William P. Batte. Also named in petition: Edward Eliam. Statements of Kitchen Pate, Polly Pate, Jane Eliam, William Covington, Michael Pitman. Statement of William P. Batte opposing the divorce. (See also 1833-267)

Williamson 1833 75

Batte, Thomas Petition of Thomas Batte asking permission to erect a mill & dam on Elk River. Statement of C. Bright. (3 pages of signatures.)

Lincoln, Giles 1833 3

Batte, William P. Petition of America R. Eliam Batte asking for a divorce from husband, William P. Batte. Also named in petition: Edward Eliam. Statements of Kitchen Pate, Polly Pate, Jane Eliam, William Covington, Michael Pitman. Statement of William P. Batte opposing the divorce. (See also 1833-267)

Williamson 1833 75

Batte, William P. Petition of William P. Batte opposed to the petition of his wife, America R. Batte for a divorce. Statement by Edward C. Harrison. (28 Supporting Signatures. See also 1833-75)

Bedford 1833 267


Bazzel, Samuel Petition from Roane County asking that Samuel Bazzil, a free man of color, be permitted to prove his accounts.

Roane 1833 276

Bean, Chapin Affidavit of Chapin Bean regarding the divorce of Samuel and Alizabeth (Elizabeth) Walker. Also named: Michael Gomley. (See also 1832-76, 1833-234 and Private Acts of TN. 1833, Chapter 269, Page 147.)

Overton 1832 21

Bean’s Station Turnpike

Petitions for and against charging tolls on salt wagons using the Bean’s Station Turnpike. One from William Graham, commissioner for the road.

Grainger 1832 44

Bean’s Station Turnpike

Petition from Grainger County asking for an extension of the Bean’s Station Turnpike. Named in Petition: Colonel Lipscomb, Joseph Nor, Ely Hodges & Shadrack Morris.

Grainger 1833 157

Beatty, John Petition of John Beatty asking to emancipate a slave, Charles, and permission for him to remain in TN with his family. Also named: George Yeger & William E. Anderson.

Davidson 1833 141

Bedford County – new county

Petition from Bedford, Warren and Franklin Counties opposed to forming a new county (Coffee). (Many signatures.)

Coffee, Warren, Bedford, Franklin

1832 1

Beidleman, Henry Petition recommending the extension of a loan to Henry Beidleman for the establishment of a woolen mill.

Warren 1832 35

Bell, Joseph E. (Dr.)

Statement of Dr. Joseph E. Bell regarding the divorce of Martin Fry and Letitia Walker Fry. Also named: Andrew Kennedy.

Greene 1833 35

Bell, Montgomery

Petition of Montgomery Bell asking a land preference for his Iron Works at “The Narrows of Harpeth.” Also mentions his offer of land for a U. S. Armory.

Davidson 1833 130

Bellratler (Indian)

Petition of Larkin Cardin asking relief from judgment & court cost for Hiwassee District land claim. Named in petition: William Ainsworth, Robert Anderson & Cherokee Indian, Bellratler.

Monroe 1832 131

Bennett, Martha Petition of Bennett Mason asking for a divorce from his wife, Martha Bennett. (18 supporting Signatures.)

Rutherford 1833 229

Bennett, Mason Petition of Bennett Mason asking for a divorce from his wife, Martha Bennett. (18 supporting Signatures.)

Rutherford 1833 229

Benton, Burrell Petition of Burrell Benton concerning his daughter Sarah Benton Raymond and the divorce for David B. Raymond. (123 Supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 268, Section 1, Page 147.)

Perry 1833 23

Berry, James Statement of James Berry showing authorization for Alfred Hutcheson to sell merchandise in Rhea County

Rhea 1832 19b

Berryhill, William M.

Petition of the Town Regiment of Nashville recommending William M. Berryhill be appointed as Justice of the Peace replacing Wilkins Tannerhill.

Davidson 1832 13

Big Hatchie River Petition from citizens North of the Big Hatchie River asking to form a separate Militia Regiment. (279 supporting signatures.)

Tipton 1833 131

Big Sandy River Petition from Henry County asking a bridge be erected at Big Sandy River near the home of Benjamin Band.

Henry 1833 186

Bishop, James Petition of Lucinda Bishop, the wife of James Bishop asking she be given the privilege of Feme Sole. (See Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 62, Section 1, Page 34.)

Maury 1833 38

Bishop, Lucinda Petition of Lucinda Bishop, the wife of James Bishop asking she be given the privilege of Feme Sole. (See Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 62, Section 1, Page 34.)

Maury 1833 38

Bishop, William (Jailer)

Petition of William Bishop, jailer of Dickson County, regarding jailer fees for keeping the prisoner, James Hale.

Dickson 1833 12

Blake, Samuel Petition of Sarah Compton regarding her request for a divorce from her husband, John Compton. Statements of John Blakemore, M. H. Marr & Samuel Blake. (See also 1833-185.)

Henry 1833 112

Blakemore, Fielding

Petition of Rebecca Blakemore & Henry Blakemore asking permission to sell land to settle the estate of Fielding Blakemore.

Sumner 1833 220

Blakemore, Henry


Sumner 1833 220

Blakemore, John Petition of Sarah Compton regarding her request for a divorce from her husband, John Compton. Statements of John Blakemore, M. H. Marr & Samuel Blake. (See also 1833-185.)

Henry 1833 112

Blakemore, Rebecca


Sumner 1833 220

Blakes, John W. Petition asking permission to conduct a lottery for the funding of a bridge across Cane Creek. Named in petition: John W. Blakes.

Lincoln 1833 70

Blalock, Sary Petition of William Blalock asking for a divorce from his wife, Sary Blalock. (13 Supporting Signatures.)

Bledsoe 1832 105

Blalock, William Petition of William Blalock asking for a divorce from his wife, Sary Blalock. (13 Supporting Signatures.)

Bledsoe 1832 105

Bledsoe County – boundaries

Petition of some citizens of Marion County asking a change be made of the boundary with Bledsoe county so as to place them in Bledsoe County.

Bledsoe, Marion

1832 104

Bledsoe County – new county

Petition of Bledsoe, Roane, Morgan, Rhea and White counties to form a new county.

Bledsoe, Roane, Morgan, Rhea, White

1832 27

Bludworth, William

Petition from Humphreys County asking the appointment of William Bludworth as Justice of the Peace.

Humphreys 1832 119

Blys Ferry Petition of Thomas Riddle & John G. Smith regarding a turnpike charter. Also named: Major Robinson, John L. Killens, Samuel Findleys, William Suvals, James A. Whiteside & Blys Ferry.

McMinn 1832 115

Blythe, William Petition of the families of William Blythe, George Wilson, John Fields, George Fields, Ezekiel Fields, Moses Fields & James V. Fields, half breed Cherokees, asking the privilege of citizenship.

Hamilton 1833 147c

Bogard, Charles Petition of Charles Bogard asking relief from bail forfeited by John C. Stancil.

Stewart 1833 211

Boiling Pot Petition asking compensation for Doctor John C. Haley & his son, Jacob Haley, for work at Boiling Pot to improve navigation of the Tenn. River.

Bledsoe, Marion, Hamilton

1832 10

Bolivar, TN Petition of Elihue C. Crisp, surveyor for 10th District, asking to have office at his home instead of the town of Bolivar.

Hardeman 1833 284

Bonderant, John Petition of John Stepp asking compensation for improvement to school land. Statement by John Bonderant & Richard Sharp.

McMinn 1833 228

Booker, Peter R. Petition of Joseph H. Johnson regarding a lottery to fund construction of a Masonic Lodge. Named in petition: Peter R. Booker, Patrick McGuire, Pleasant Nelson, Henson Grove, Edward W. Dale & Dyer Pearl & County.

Davidson, Maury

1833 143

Bose, Martha Statements of George Clevenger, Elizabeth Clevenger, William Ballinger, Hanah Ballinger and Martha Bose regarding the divorce of Thomas & Sarah Kimbro Clevenger. (See also 1833-153 and Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 172, Section 1, Page 92)

Jefferson 1833 155b

Bounds, Thomas Petition of John Jett seeking relief from judgment that he with John Chisum & Thomas Bounds received as security for Joel Mitchell, Entry Taker.

White 1833 288

Bounty, foxes Petition of Sullivan County asking for a bounty to be placed on red foxes.

Sullivan 1832 81

Bourland, Dubart S.

Petition of Dubart S. Bourland and Mrs. Martha Wood regarding occupant claims. Named in petition: B. Kimbro, Stephen Wood & Thomas Galloway.

Fayette 1832 59

Bowens, (Mr.) Petition of Samuel Dickens regarding a land warrant. Land survey included in folder. Named in survey: Thomas Hickman, John Barker & Mr. Bowers.

Madison 1833 56

Bowles, Martin Petition of Martin Bowles asking a refund of the fine he paid for William Bowles and Hezekiah Harper.

1833 173

Bowles, William Petition of Martin Bowles asking a refund of the fine he paid for William Bowles and Hezekiah Harper.

1833 173

Boyd, James Petition of James Boyd & William McTeer, executors of William Boyd deceased, asking that a slave named Hardy be emaciated and permitted to remain in Tenn.

Blount. 1833 137

Boyd, William Petition of James Boyd & William McTeer, executors of William Boyd deceased, asking that a slave named Hardy be emaciated and permitted to remain in Tenn.

Blount. 1833 137

Bradford & Dechard

Petition from Bradford & Dechard regarding a merchant’s license refund.

Lincoln, Franklin

1833 41

Bradley, James (Sheriff)

Petition of James Bradley concerning jailer and transport fees for prisoner, William Crutchfield to Sullivan County.

Hawkins, Sullivan

1833 283

Bradley, John Petition of Margaret Clark Bradley asking for a divorce from her husband, John Bradley. Statement of Benjamin Clark. (See also Private Acts of TN 1832, Chapter 104, Section 2, Page 85 Granting Feme Sole)

Dickson 1833 190

Bradley, Margaret Clark

Petition of Margaret Clark Bradley asking for a divorce from her husband, John Bradley. Statement of Benjamin Clark. (See also Private Acts of TN 1832, Chapter 104, Section 2, Page 85 Granting Feme Sole)

Dickson 1833 190

Brandon, Parmer Petition of Thomas Brandon, Pramer Brandon, Frederick Wyrick & William Wyrick regarding court cost. Court transcript included.

Rhea 1833 238

Brandon, Thomas Petition of Thomas Brandon, Pramer Brandon, Frederick Wyrick & William Wyrick regarding court cost. Court transcript included.

Rhea 1833 238

Breeden, Jane Pharis

Petition of Jane Pharis Breeden asking for a divorce from her husband, Linsey Breeden. (25 Supporting Signatures)

Jackson 1833 40

Breeden, Linsey Petition of Jane Pharis Breeden asking for a divorce from her husband, Linsey Breeden. (25 Supporting Signatures)

Jackson 1833 40

Brennan, John Petitions of James B. Williams & others regarding the erection of a mill on Stones River in Rutherford County. Letter of James B. Williams to Major Thomas Claibourne. Supporting letters of William Stewart, John Brennan, Denis McClenden, William Huggins, Major John Vanderville, Robert Buchanan, John Gowen, Ira C. Kneeland, & John Castleman.

Rutherford 1832 117

Brewer, (Mr.) Petition of Charles A. Dorian asking compensation for arresting and transporting James Jones to McMinn Co, for trial. Named in petition: Mr. Hurst & Mr. Brewer.

Hardin, McMinn

1833 277


Brewer, Mark P. Affidavit of Mark P. Brewer regarding the conviction of James Jones of Grand Larceny in McMinn County.

Hardin, McMinn

1833 246

Bridge Petition from White & Warren Counties recommending Daniel Walling be given a charter to build a bridge across Caney Fork River.

White, Warren

1832 96

Bridge Petition of David McKinne asking permission to build a bridge on the Hatchie River. Also named: William Simpson.

Hardeman 1832 142

Bridge Petition of Gilbert Woolsey asking permission to build a bridge across the Nolichucky River.

Greene 1833 37

Bridge Petition from Jackson County against a second bridge at Broad Street in Nashville.

Jackson 1833 171

Bridge Petition from Henry County asking a bridge be erected at Big Sandy River near the home of Benjamin Band.

Henry 1833 186

Bright, C. Petition of Thomas Batte asking permission to erect a mill & dam on Elk River. Statement of C. Bright. (3 pages of signatures.)

Lincoln, Giles 1833 3

Briley, John Petition of John Catron regarding land for his iron works. Named in petition: Wyly Barlow, James Waters, Jacob J. Waters, Daniel Layton, John Briley, Isaac Morris & Shadereck Morris.

Lawrence 1832 7

Brooks, S. C. Petition of John Byrd regarding land. Named in petition: S. C. Brooks & John Murray. Statement by E. C. Crisp, surveyor.

Fayette 1833 285

Brown, E. W. Statements of E. W. Brown, Mary Brown, & Katherine Brown regarding the request for a divorce by Franklin M. Brown from his wife Polly Anthony Brown. (5 Supporting Signatures. See Also 1833-257)

Bedford 1833 110

Brown, Franklin M.

Statements of E. W. Brown, Mary Brown, & Katherine Brown regarding the request for a divorce by Franklin M. Brown from his wife Polly Anthony Brown. (5 Supporting Signatures. See Also 1833-257)

Bedford 1833 110

Brown, Franklin M.

Petition of Franklin M. Brown asking for a divorce from his wife, Polly Anthony Brown. Named in petition: Alfred Anthony. (See also 1833-110)

Bedford 1833 257

Brown, James Petition of Temple Taylor asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane Ollifant Taylor. Statements of William Cashion, James Brown, William George & Henry C. Taylor.

Lincoln 1833 116

Brown, James Petition from Hamilton County asking the privilege of citizenship for James Brown, a half breed Cherokee.

Hamilton 1833 147b

Brown, John Petition asking incorporation of Sumerville Female Academy. Name of trustees given: William S. Gray, B. F. Gray, A. G. Hunter, B. H. Henderson, M. Cody, John C. Cooper, R. A. Parker, Thomas C. Ruson, J. Higgason, J. B. Mclelen, John Brown, James Hamilton & W. L. Hannam.

Fayette 1833 174

Brown, John Petition of George Gordon regarding his turnpike from White’s Creek to Sparta. Named in petition: John Tollet, James Arms, Jesse Lincoln, George Dawson, Robert Burk & John Brown.

Roane 1833 204

Brown, John Petition from Roane County regarding the construction of a turnpike. Named in petition: John Brown.

Roane 1833 236

Brown, Joseph Petition of Joseph Brown regarding a land preference. Maury 1833 205

Brown, Katherine Statements of E. W. Brown, Mary Brown, & Katherine Brown regarding the request for a divorce by Franklin M. Brown from his wife Polly Anthony Brown. (5 Supporting Signatures. See Also 1833-257)

Bedford 1833 110

Brown, Mary Statements of E. W. Brown, Mary Brown, & Katherine Brown regarding the request for a divorce by Franklin M. Brown from his wife Polly Anthony Brown. (5 Supporting Signatures. See Also 1833-257)

Bedford 1833 110

Brown, Polly Anthony

Statements of E. W. Brown, Mary Brown, & Katherine Brown regarding the request for a divorce by Franklin M. Brown from his wife Polly Anthony Brown. (5 Supporting Signatures. See Also 1833-257)

Bedford 1833 110

Brown, Polly Anthony

Petition of Franklin M. Brown asking for a divorce from his wife, Polly Anthony Brown. Named in petition: Alfred Anthony. (See also 1833-110)

Bedford 1833 257

Brown, William (Esquire)

Petitions asking that George W. Gaines, with Robert Marney, Joshua Moore, William Reed, Henry Wiley and Joseph Kimbrough be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these Petitions: William Brown, Esquire, Henry L. Price, Jacob Tunor, James Crumbley, Captain McNatt, Captain Walker, Captain Bailey, Captain Haley & Captain Basills.

Roane 1832 101

Brownsville, TN Petition from Haywood County regarding the incorporation of a rail road company to run from Jackson, TN to the Mississippi River by way of Brownsville, TN.

Haywood 1833 102

Bryles, Ira Petition of Ira Bryles asking authorization to retail liquor without a license.

Fayette 1832 45

Buchanan, Robert Petitions of James B. Williams & others regarding the erection of a mill on Stones River in Rutherford County. Letter of James B. Williams to Major Thomas Claibourne. Supporting letters of William Stewart, John Brennan, Denis McClenden, William Huggins, Major John Vanderville, Robert Buchanan, John Gowen, Ira C. Kneeland, & John Castleman.

Rutherford 1832 117

Bullard, John Petition of John Bullard regarding land recently incorporated into the Town of Williamsport.

Maury, Hickman

1833 20

Burk, Robert Petition of George Gordon regarding his turnpike from White’s Creek to Sparta. Named in petition: John Tollet, James Arms, Jesse Lincoln, George Dawson, Robert Burk & John Brown.

Roane 1833 204

Burts, Joseph L. Petition of Joseph L. Burts protesting negroes working on farms without white overseers. Named in petition: Colonel Wyly.

Washington 1833 93

Burtwell, John T. Petition of John T. Burtwell asking occupant rights to land for purpose of drilling for salt water. (40 supporting signatures.)

McNairy 1833 60

Butler, C. S. Petition of C. S. Butler regarding land. Named in petition: Tyre Riddle. Henderson 1833 280

Butler, Henry Petition of Henry Butler asking permission to hawk and peddle without a license. (98 Supporting Signatures.)

1832 72

Butler, Mary Petition of Mary Butler asking for land preference. Named in petition: Samuel Martin.

Roane 1832 62

Butler, Thomas Petition from Fentress County regarding Piles Turnpike and the failure of its present proprietors, Samuel Scott, Thomas Butler & William Marchbanks, to keep the road in good condition. Folder has letter to Senator Thomas Smith & Representative Samuel Turney from W. B. Richardson & Arthur R. Fogg.

Fentress 1833 7

Butt, Radford Petition on behalf of Radford Butt asking he be permitted to hawk and peddle without a license. (96 Supporting Signatures.)

Maury, Hickman

1833 25

Butterworth, Moses

Petition of Gabriel Dillard asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah Jones Dillard. Statement of Zack Talley, George W. Frazier, David Talley, Moses Butterworth & James Hutchison.

Sumner 1833 273

Byers, Nicholas Petition of David Rupell, Arthur Henley and Nicholas Byers regarding land in the Hiwassee District.

Monroe 1833 127

Byrd, John Petition of John Byrd regarding land. Named in petition: S. C. Brooks & John Murray. Statement by E. C. Crisp, surveyor.

Fayette 1833 285

Cahal, James Petition of Rebecca Birdwell Cahal asking for a divorce from her husband, James Cahal. (See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 26, Section 1, Page 13.)

Rhea 1833 97

Cahal, Rebecca Birdwell

Petition of Rebecca Birdwell Cahal asking for a divorce from her husband, James Cahal. (See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 26, Section 1, Page 13.)

Rhea 1833 97

Caldell, Joseph M.

Petition of Thomas Fite, Joseph M. Caldell & Nelson J. Hoss regarding school funds.

Gibson 1833 214

Caldwell, Sinderella Standfield

Petition of Sinderella Standfield Caldwell asking for a divorce from her husband, William B. Caldwell. Also named in petition: Abraham Standfield, Elizabeth Lampkins, William H. Caldwell & a Negro, Parthena.

Sumner 1832 141

Caldwell, William B.


Sumner 1832 141

Caldwell, William H.


Sumner 1832 141

Cambridge, Isabelt

Petition of Sterling S. Condray, George W. Williams & Elijah Thurman asking for a merchant’s license. Statement of Isabelt Cambridge.

Hamilton 1832 33

Campbell, James Petition of James Campbell and John Goodwin asking compensation for their service to the State Bank of TN. Statement of James Sharp.

Franklin 1833 106

Campbell, James (Esquire)

Petition from Fentress County recommending William Chilton, Esquire, be appointed as Justice of the Peace replacing James Campbell, Esquire.

Fentress 1832 15

Campbell, Robert Petition of John G. Clark asking for a divorce from his wife, Winny James Clark. Statements of Robert Campbell, Rebecca Ausborn, Marthy Scoggins & D. C. Sgoggins.

Roane 1833 104

Caney Fork River Petition from White & Warren Counties recommending Daniel Walling be given a charter to build a bridge across Caney Fork River.

White, Warren

1832 96

Cannon, Benjamin B.

Petition of Benjamin B. Cannon & Asahel Rawlings to amend administration law.

Hamilton 1833 169

Cannon, Robert (Colonel)

Petition of Ignatius F. Woods asking for a divorce from his wife, Susan Thompson Woods. Letter to Colonel Robert Cannon & Representative Richard Warner.

Bedford 1833 111

Cantrell, Fransis Petition of Stephen Hicks asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane Taylor Hicks. Statements of Fransis Cantrell, Josiah Capshaw, John Reeves & Henry Hicks. Also named: William Taylor.

Warren 1833 199

Cantrell, Jane (Jean)

Petition of Jean (Jane) Cantrell asking to be divorced from her husband, Lewis Cantrell.

1833 47

Cantrell, Jean (Jane)

Petition of Jean (Jane) Cantrell asking to be divorced from her husband, Lewis Cantrell.

1833 47

Cantrell, Lewis Petition of Jean (Jane) Cantrell asking to be divorced from her husband, Lewis Cantrell.

1833 47

Capshaw, Josiah Petition of Stephen Hicks asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane Taylor Hicks. Statements of Fransis Cantrell, Josiah Capshaw, John Reeves & Henry Hicks. Also named: William Taylor.

Warren 1833 199

Cardin, Larkin Petition of Larkin Cardin asking relief from judgment & court cost for Hiwassee District land claim. Named in petition: William Ainsworth, Robert Anderson & Cherokee Indian, Bellratler.

Monroe 1832 131

Carey, Patrick (Editor)

Petition of Patrick Carey, editor of the Knoxville Intelligence asking compensation for printing services. Named in petition: James Mallory, Sheriff of Stewart County, & William Williams Stewart County Court Clerk.

Knox 1833 119


Carey, William Petition of William Carey, County Court Clerk, regarding building an office on public square of Jacksboro, TN.

Campbell 1833 98

Carlisle, James Petition of William W. Grant regarding a land grant of his late father, William Grant. Named in petition: Archibald Wood & James Carlisle.

Davidson 1832 135

Carney, John Petition of James Eaton asking relief from paying a fine. Also named, John Carney.

Grainger 1833 160

Carper, Adam Petition of Adam Carper asking for a divorce from his wife, Susanna Carper. Statement of Susan Carpet agreeing to the divorce. (28 Signature signatures.)

Davidson 1833 138

Carper, Susanna (Susan)

Petition of Adam Carper asking for a divorce from his wife, Susanna Carper. Statement of Susan Carpet agreeing to the divorce. (28 Signature signatures.)

Davidson 1833 138

Carter County – Internal Improvements

Petition from Carter County regarding internal improvement. Carter 1833 78

Carter, John (Executor)

Compliance Decree concerning the estate of David Crawley. Benjamin Crawley & John Carter, executors. Also named: William A. Cook, Chancellor & Thomas Crutcher.

Williamson 1833 156

Caruthers, Hugh Petition of Hugh Caruthers, administrators for the estate of David Harris, regarding land. Also named: James Smith.

Hardeman 1833 217

Casey, C. R. (Captain)

Petition of John Haley asking compensation for clearing the Tenn. River for navigation. Also named: Colonel Long, Captain C. R. Casey, Mr. Dedrick, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Cook, & the Steamer Knoxville

Roane 1832 146

Cashion, William Petition of Temple Taylor asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane Ollifant Taylor. Statements of William Cashion, James Brown, William George & Henry C. Taylor.

Lincoln 1833 116

Casils, Henry Petition of Henry Casils asking permission to retail liquor without a license. (71 Supporting Signatures.)

Madison 1833 89

Castleman, John Petitions of James B. Williams & others regarding the erection of a mill on Stones River in Rutherford County. Letter of James B. Williams to Major Thomas Claibourne. Supporting letters of William Stewart, John Brennan, Denis McClenden, William Huggins, Major John Vanderville, Robert Buchanan, John Gowen, Ira C. Kneeland, & John Castleman.

Rutherford 1832 117

Cate, Isaiah F. Petition from Captain Foust Company recommending Isaiah F. Cate be appointed as Justice of the Peace.

Henry 1832 50

Catlett, Richard Petition of Richard Catlett asking the privilege to peddle without a license. (81 supporting signatures.)

Sevier 1833 50

Catron, John Petition of John Catron regarding land for his iron works. Named in petition: Wyly Barlow, James Waters, Jacob J. Waters, Daniel Layton, John Briley, Isaac Morris & Shadereck Morris.

Lawrence 1832 7

Chambers, Henry R.

Petition from Capt. H. F. Rutherford’s Company recommending Henry R. Chambers & Jesse Goodman be appointed as Justice of the peace. Also named: Zachariah Payne, Esq. & John Keneley, Esq.

Dyer 1833 287

Charleston Railroad

Petition asking funding to survey a route to continue the Charleston Railroad to the Tennessee River.

1833 62

Chase, Margaret A.

Petition of Allex S. Haley asking to legitimize his child Margaret A. Chase and give her his name, Margaret A. Haley.

Roane 1833 260

Cheatham, L. P. Petition of Elizabeth Kesee, the widow of Charles Kesee, asking permission to sell land in order to settle the estate. Statement of L. P. Cheatham, J. W. Horton & John G. Anderson.

1833 32

Cheek, James Petition of Daniel Green asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary McCawly Green. Statements of John Easley & James Cheek. (40 Supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 66, Section 1, Page 35.)

Hawkins 1833 281

Chesney, John Petition of John Chesney asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah Scrugg Chesney. Also named: Thomas Dyer, George Isom, James Dail & David Smith. Statements by: Elizabeth Seamore, Barnett L. Mullins, Moses Shaggs, Charles Shaggs, Lynia Popejoy, Elizabeth Shaggs, Harvey Wallis, William Hinds, Wm. Hill & Jane Hinds. (See Private Acts of TN, Chapter 35, Section 1, Page 17)

Grainger 1833 155a

Chesney, Sarah Scrugg

Petition of John Chesney asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah Scrugg Chesney. Also named: Thomas Dyer, George Isom, James Dail & David Smith. Statements by: Elizabeth Seamore, Barnett L. Mullins, Moses Shaggs, Charles Shaggs, Lynia Popejoy, Elizabeth Shaggs, Harvey Wallis, William Hinds, Wm. Hill & Jane Hinds. (See Private Acts of TN, Chapter 35, Section 1, Page 17)

Grainger 1833 155a

Childress, J. H. Petition of Susan S. Thompson asking for a divorce from her husband, Thomas Thompson. Statements of J. F. Smith, J. H. Childress, & Cary White. Letter from Thomas Thompson to Major Joseph Coe & Representative Josiah Hatley opposed to the divorce. Also named: Henry R. W. Hill, R. C. Foster, James Sparks & Dr. McPhail. (89 supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 30, Section 1, Page 15. Feme Sole granted)

Williamson 1833 208

Chilhowee Mountain

Petition of Asbury M. Coffey asking for a turnpike charter over Chilhowee Mt. to the TN / GA state line.

McMinn 1833 57

Chilory, Mitchell Petition of Conrad Stevens, G. Flowers, John Thompson, Mitchell Chilory, Dawsey P. Hudson & Ernis Ury asking monies raised by lottery (per Act of the Legislature 1826, Chapter 144, Section 1, Page 125) for bridge construction be transferred to the common school fund.

Humphreys 1833 113

Chilton, William (Esquire)

Petition from Fentress County recommending William Chilton, Esquire, be appointed as Justice of the Peace replacing James Campbell, Esquire.

Fentress 1832 15

Chilton, William, Jr.

Petition of William Chilton, Jr. regarding a refund on land. Overton 1833 241

Chisum, John Petition of John Jett seeking relief from judgment that he with John Chisum & Thomas Bounds received as security for Joel Mitchell, Entry Taker.

White 1833 288

Christian, (Dr.) Petition of John W. Lynn asking to be reimbursed for paying own doctor bills during the Creek Indian War. Also named in petition: Colonel Pipkin, Captain David Smith, Mr. Keel, Dr. Christian & John Wright. Statements of Joel Holbert & John Wright.

Fentress 1833 69

Citizenship Petition of William M. Heron asking to be granted citizenship. McMinn 1832 100

Citizenship Petition asking relief from fine for Aaron Lancaster and his restoration to full citizenship.

Hickman 1833 22

Citizenship Petition of Marcus, John, Andrew, Calvin, McCordy, Ruth, Malinda, Nancy, William & Joseph Nickings, the heirs of William Nickings, asking for citizenship. They are Portuguese. Also named: Francis Nickings. Statements of Henry Herron & Richard Rail.

Wilson 1833 72

Citizenship Petition of Charles Reese, Jr. & Henry D. Reese, half breed Cherokees, asking for the privilege of citizenship.

Hamilton 1833 147a

Citizenship Petition from Hamilton County asking the privilege of citizenship for James Brown, a half breed Cherokee.

Hamilton 1833 147b

Citizenship Petition of the families of William Blythe, George Wilson, John Fields, George Fields, Ezekiel Fields, Moses Fields & James V. Fields, half breed Cherokees, asking the privilege of citizenship.

Hamilton 1833 147c

Citizenship Petition of James Williams asking to be reinstated to citizenship. Lawrence 1833 201

Claibourne, Thomas (Major)

Petitions of James B. Williams & others regarding the erection of a mill on Stones River in Rutherford County. Letter of James B. Williams to Major Thos. Claibourne. Supporting letters of William Stewart, John Brennan, Denis McClenden, William Huggins, Maj. John Vanderville, Robert Buchanan, John Gowen, Ira C. Kneeland, & John Castleman.

Rutherford 1832 117

Clark, Benjamin Petition of Margaret Clark Bradley asking for a divorce from her husband, John Bradley. Statement of Benjamin Clark. (See also Private Acts of TN 1832, Chapter 104, Section 2, Page 85 Granting Feme Sole)

Dickson 1833 190

Clark, Elizabeth Petition of the heirs of Thomas Clark asking to sell land for the benefit of his minor daughter, Mary Ann Clark. Signed by John Clark, William Clark, Hugh Clark, James Craig, James W. Craig, Jr., & Robert Craig. Also named: wife, Elizabeth Clark.

Knox 1833 163

Clark, Hugh Petition of the heirs of Thomas Clark asking to sell land for the benefit of his minor daughter, Mary Ann Clark. Signed by John Clark, William Clark, Hugh Clark, James Craig, James W. Craig, Jr., & Robert Craig. Also named: wife, Elizabeth Clark.

Knox 1833 163

Clark, Hugh M. Petition of Hugh M. Clark (half owner with Thomas Clark, deceased) asking permission for the administrators of the estate, William Clark & James W. Craig, to sell land. Also named in petition: John Gilbreath & Jeremiah Gamble.

Knox 1833 95

Clark, John Petition of the heirs of Thomas Clark asking to sell land for the benefit of his minor daughter, Mary Ann Clark. Signed by John Clark, William Clark, Hugh Clark, James Craig, James W. Craig, Jr., & Robert Craig. Also named: wife, Elizabeth Clark.

Knox 1833 163

Clark, John G. Petition of John G. Clark asking for a divorce from his wife, Winny James Clark. Statements of Robert Campbell, Rebecca Ausborn, Marthy Scoggins & D. C. Sgoggins.

Roane 1833 104

Clark, Mary Ann Petition of the heirs of Thomas Clark asking to sell land for the benefit of his minor daughter, Mary Ann Clark. Signed by John Clark, William Clark, Hugh Clark, James Craig, James W. Craig, Jr., & Robert Craig. Also named: wife, Elizabeth Clark.

Knox 1833 163

Clark, Thomas

Petition of Hugh M. Clark (half owner with Thomas Clark, deceased) asking permission for the administrators of the estate, William Clark & James W. Craig, to sell land. Also named in petition: John Gilbreath & Jeremiah Gamble.

Knox 1833 95

Clark, Thomas Petition of the heirs of Thomas Clark asking to sell land for the benefit of his minor daughter, Mary Ann Clark. Signed by John Clark, William Clark, Hugh Clark, James Craig, James W. Craig, Jr., & Robert Craig. Also named: wife, Elizabeth Clark.

Knox 1833 163

Clark, Thomas Petition asking for the emancipation of the slave, Peter Hawkins, and that he be allowed to remain in the Tennessee. Also named: Thomas Clark.

Roane 1833 298

Clark, William Petition of Hugh M. Clark (half owner with Thomas Clark, deceased) asking permission for the administrators of the estate, William Clark & James W. Craig, to sell land. Also named in petition: John Gilbreath & Jeremiah Gamble.

Knox 1833 95


Clark, William Petition of the heirs of Thomas Clark asking to sell land for the benefit of his minor daughter, Mary Ann Clark. Signed by John Clark, William Clark, Hugh Clark, James Craig, James W. Craig, Jr., & Robert Craig. Also named: wife, Elizabeth Clark.

Knox 1833 163

Clark, Winny James

Petition of John G. Clark asking for a divorce from his wife, Winny James Clark. Statements of Robert Campbell, Rebecca Ausborn, Marthy Scoggins & D. C. Sgoggins.

Roane 1833 104

Clemens, John M. Petition of John M. Clemens, entry taker of Fentress County, asking compensation for his services.

Fentress 1833 6

Clements, Florinda

Petition of Luther M. Clements asking his wife, Florinda Clements, be given the privilege of Feme Sole. Also named: Thomas Howard. (See Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 72, Section 1, Page 38.)

Franklin 1833 216

Clements, Luther M.

Petition of Luther M. Clements asking his wife, Florinda Clements, be given the privilege of Feme Sole. Also named: Thomas Howard. (See Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 72, Section 1, Page 38.)

Franklin 1833 216

Clevenger, Elizabeth

Statements of George Clevenger, Elizabeth Clevenger, William Ballinger, Hanah Ballinger and Martha Bose regarding the divorce of Thomas & Sarah Kimbro Clevenger. (See also 1833-153 and Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 172, Section 1, Page 92)

Jefferson 1833 155b

Clevenger, George


Jefferson 1833 155b

Clevenger, Sarah Kimbro

Petition of Thomas S. Clevenger asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah Kimbro Clevenger. Named in Petition: James Davis. Statement of: Daniel R. Murphy. (See also 1833-155b. some supporting statements misfiled in this folder. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 172, Section 1, Page 92.)

Jefferson 1833 153

Clevenger, Sarah Kimbro


Jefferson 1833 155b

Clevenger, Thomas


Jefferson 1833 155b

Clevenger, Thomas S.

Petition of Thomas S. Clevenger asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah Kimbro Clevenger. Named in Petition: James Davis. Statement of: Daniel R. Murphy. (See also 1833-155b. some supporting statements misfiled in this folder. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 172, Section 1, Page 92.)

Jefferson 1833 153

Cobler, Christina Petition of John L. Cobler asking for a divorce from his wife, Christina Cobler.

Davidson 1833 54

Cobler, John L. Petition of John L. Cobler asking for a divorce from his wife, Christina Cobler.

Davidson 1833 54

Cody, M. Petition asking incorporation of Sumerville Female Academy. Name of trustees given: William S. Gray, B. F. Gray, A. G. Hunter, B. H. Henderson, M. Cody, John C. Cooper, R. A. Parker, Thomas C. Ruson, J. Higgason, J. B. Mclelen, John Brown, James Hamilton & W. L. Hannam.

Fayette 1833 174

Coe, Joseph ( Major)

Petition of Susan S. Thompson asking for a divorce from her husband, Thomas Thompson. Statements of J. F. Smith, J. H. Childress, & Cary White. Letter from Thomas Thompson to Major Joseph Coe & Representative Josiah Hatley opposed to the divorce. Also named: Henry R. W. Hill, R. C. Foster, James Sparks & Dr. McPhail. (89 supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 30, Section 1, Page 15. Feme Sole granted)

Williamson 1833 208

Coffee County – new county

Petition from Bedford, Warren and Franklin Counties opposed to forming a new county (Coffee). (Many signatures.)

Coffee, Warren, Bedford, Franklin

1832 1

Coffey, Asbury M. Petition of Asbury M. Coffey asking for a turnpike charter over Chilhowee Mt. to the TN / GA state line.

McMinn 1833 57

Cofman, Isaac Petition of Mary Quillan asking compensation for rearing certain orphans. Named in petition: Zachariah Lester. Statement of Isaac Cofman.

Monroe 1833 129

Collins River Petition of Isaac Hill & Melchesedeck Hill asking permission to construct a mill on Collins River. Folder includes the objections of Jesse Savage.

Warren 1832 103

Columbia – Nashville Turnpike

Petition from Spring Hill asking that the Columbia Nashville Turnpike run through their town.

Maury 1832 118

Columbia, TN Petition from Spring Hill asking that the Columbia Nashville Turnpike run through their town.

Maury 1832 118

Committee of Printing

A letter from Hasell W. Hunt to the Committee of Printing. Davidson 1833 251

Common Schools Petition from Robert Lindsay, David Griffith, Stephen Holladay, Mounce Gore & John Swizea, common school commissioners regarding land and funding.

Jackson 1833 300

Compensation Petition of John M. Clemens, entry taker of Fentress County, asking compensation for his services.

Fentress 1833 6

Compensation Petition of Mary Quillan asking compensation for rearing certain orphans. Named in petition: Zachariah Lester. Statement of Isaac Cofman.

Monroe 1833 129

Compensation Petition of J. W. Hardwick asking compensation for services as bank agent settling land claims on TN/KY line.

Smith 1833 224

Compensation Petition of Edmond W. Tipton asking compensation for his services and to have the 11th District Surveyor's office at his home.

Shelby 1833 225

Compensation, Court Cost

Petition of Thomas Brandon, Pramer Brandon, Frederick Wyrick & William Wyrick regarding court cost. Court transcript included.

Rhea 1833 238

Compensation, Gun

Petition of William Vinson asking compensation for gun lost in the Indian Wars. Statement of Joseph Mattox. Also named: Captain Jonas Griffin.

Cocke 1833 253

Compensation, Indian Wars

Petition of John MeKechan asking compensation for his services during the Indian Wars. Named in petition: General John Seviere. Statements by Major John Harman, Francis Johnston, Samuel Vance, David Kee & John Lauderdale.

Greene 1833 36

Compensation, Jailer Fees

Petition of David Shropshire asking jailer fees for keeping a runaway slave, Jacob.

Madison 1833 61

Compensation, Jailer Fees

Petition of Joseph Hicks, Jailer for Hawkins County asking payment of fees for keeping prisoner, James Hanna. Also named in petition: Thomas Gillenwaters & Samuel Wilson.

Hawkins 1833 67

Compensation, Justice of the Peace

Petition asking for a law that would provide proper compensation for those who serve as Justice of the Peace.

Montgomery 1833 43

Compensation, Mill

Petition of Lawrence G. Evans asking compensation for a mill he established on Hatchee River. Named in petition: William Visor & Horrace Loomis.

Fayette 1832 48

Compensation, Printing

Petition of Patrick Carey, editor of the Knoxville Intelligence asking compensation for printing services. Named in petition: James Mallory, Sheriff of Stewart County, & William Williams Stewart County Court Clerk.

Knox 1833 119

Compensation, Services

Petition of James Campbell and John Goodwin asking compensation for their service to the State Bank of TN. Statement of James Sharp.

Franklin 1833 106

Compensation, services

Petition of William H. Cooke asking compensation for his services as school land agent.

McMinn 1833 126


Petition of Hamilton Copeland asking for payment for his services as a teacher.

Jefferson 1833 166


Petition of William B. Jones asking compensation for services as surveyor of the 13th District.

Gibson 1833 177


Petition of John Hutchison asking compensation for services as bank agent settling land claims on TN/KY line.

Robertson 1833 222


Petition of Adam Fergusson asking compensation for services as bank agent settling land claims on TN/KY line.

Smith 1833 223


Petition of William P. Smith asking compensation for services. Roane 1833 262

Compensation, Transportation

Petition of Charles A. Dorian asking compensation for arresting and transporting James Jones to McMinn Co, for trial. Named in petition: Mr. Hurst & Mr. Brewer.

Hardin, McMinn

1833 277

Compensation, Transportation

Petition of James Bradley concerning jailer and transport fees for prisoner, William Crutchfield to Sullivan County.

Hawkins, Sullivan

1833 283

Compton, John Petition of Sarah Compton regarding her request for a divorce from her husband, John Compton. Statements of John Blakemore, M. H. Marr & Samuel Blake. (See also 1833-185.)

Henry 1833 112

Compton, John Petition of Sarah Butterworth Compton asking for a divorce from her husband, John Compton. (See also1833-112)

Henry 1833 185

Compton, Sarah Petition of Sarah Compton regarding her request for a divorce from her husband, John Compton. Statements of John Blakemore, M. H. Marr & Samuel Blake. (See also 1833-185.)

Henry 1833 112

Compton, Sarah Butterworth

Petition of Sarah Butterworth Compton asking for a divorce from her husband, John Compton. (See also1833-112)

Henry 1833 185

Condray, Sterling S.

Petition of Sterling S. Condray, George W. Williams & Elijah Thurman asking for a merchant’s license. Statement of Isabelt Cambridge.

Hamilton 1832 33

Conner, William Petition from Haywood County recommending William Conner be appointed as county surveyor.

Haywood 1833 258

Cook, (Mr.) Petition of John Haley asking compensation for clearing the Tenn. River for navigation. Also named: Colonel Long, Captain C. R. Casey, Mr. Dedrick, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Cook, & the Steamer Knoxville

Roane 1832 146

Cook, Eliza Petition of Charles M. K. Welch asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary Athon Welch. Statement of Eliza Cook. (47 Supporting Signatures.)

McMinn 1833 108

Cook, Joseph Petition from Weakley County asking the Obion River be cleared for navigation. Also recommends Joseph Cook, George S. Elliot & Joseph Pearce be appointed as commissioners.

Weakley 1833 103


Cook, William Petition of William Cook asking that he & Enoch Holeman be given relief from a forfeited bond for Michael Hambright. Also named: Isaac Grover.

Robertson 1833 221

Cook, William A. (Chancellor)


Williamson 1833 156

Cooke, Joseph Petition of Samuel Hall asking for a divorce from his wife, Polly Huggins Hall. Named in petition: Robert Richie & William Mahon. Statements by: Joseph Cooke & James Hall. (84 Supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 133, Section 1, Page 72.)

Weakley 1833 178

Cooke, William H. Petition of William H. Cooke asking compensation for his services as school land agent.

McMinn 1833 126

Coons, (Mr.) Petition of certain citizens of Morgan County asking to be annexed to Fentress County Named in petition: John Hughs, William Ramsey, George Smith, Mr. Coons, Mr. Mayett, David Edwards & Mr. Graham.

Morgan 1833 192

Cooper, John C. Petition asking incorporation of Sumerville Female Academy. Name of trustees given: William S. Gray, B. F. Gray, A. G. Hunter, B. H. Henderson, M. Cody, John C. Cooper, R. A. Parker, Thomas C. Ruson, J. Higgason, J. B. Mclelen, John Brown, James Hamilton & W. L. Hannam.

Fayette 1833 174

Copeland, Hamilton

Petition of Hamilton Copeland asking for payment for his services as a teacher.

Jefferson 1833 166

Copeland, Zacheus

Petition of Zacheus Copeland asking authorization to retail liquor without a license.

Jefferson 1833 159

Cotton, Alexander T.

Petition of Noah Cotton asking that his illegitimate children by Elizabeth Harper be given his name and made legal heirs. Sophia Harper, Harriett Harper, Zelda Harper, John M. Harper, James L. Harper, Tabitha Harper, Mary Harper and Alexander T. Harper.

Sumner 1833 259b

Cotton, Harriett Petition of Noah Cotton asking that his illegitimate children by Elizabeth Harper be given his name and made legal heirs. Sophia Harper, Harriett Harper, Zelda Harper, John M. Harper, James L. Harper, Tabitha Harper, Mary Harper and Alexander T. Harper.

Sumner 1833 259b

Cotton, James L. Petition of Noah Cotton asking that his illegitimate children by Elizabeth Harper be given his name and made legal heirs. Sophia Harper, Harriett Harper, Zelda Harper, John M. Harper, James L. Harper, Tabitha Harper, Mary Harper and Alexander T. Harper.

Sumner 1833 259b

Cotton, John M. Petition of Noah Cotton asking that his illegitimate children by Elizabeth Harper be given his name and made legal heirs. Sophia Harper, Harriett Harper, Zelda Harper, John M. Harper, James L. Harper, Tabitha Harper, Mary Harper and Alexander T. Harper.

Sumner 1833 259b

Cotton, Mary Petition of Noah Cotton asking that his illegitimate children by Elizabeth Harper be given his name and made legal heirs. Sophia Harper, Harriett Harper, Zelda Harper, John M. Harper, James L. Harper, Tabitha Harper, Mary Harper and Alexander T. Harper.

Sumner 1833 259b

Cotton, Noah Petition of Noah Cotton asking that his illegitimate children by Elizabeth Harper be given his name and made legal heirs. Sophia Harper, Harriett Harper, Zelda Harper, John M. Harper, James L. Harper, Tabitha Harper, Mary Harper and Alexander T. Harper.

Sumner 1833 259b

Cotton, Sophia Petition of Noah Cotton asking that his illegitimate children by Elizabeth Harper be given his name and made legal heirs. Sophia Harper, Harriett Harper, Zelda Harper, John M. Harper, James L. Harper, Tabitha Harper, Mary Harper and Alexander T. Harper.

Sumner 1833 259b

Cotton, Tabitha Petition of Noah Cotton asking that his illegitimate children by Elizabeth Harper be given his name and made legal heirs. Sophia Harper, Harriett Harper, Zelda Harper, John M. Harper, James L. Harper, Tabitha Harper, Mary Harper and Alexander T. Harper.

Sumner 1833 259b

Cotton, Zelda Petition of Noah Cotton asking that his illegitimate children by Elizabeth Harper be given his name and made legal heirs. Sophia Harper, Harriett Harper, Zelda Harper, John M. Harper, James L. Harper, Tabitha Harper, Mary Harper and Alexander T. Harper.

Sumner 1833 259b

County Surveyor Petition from Haywood County recommending William Conner be appointed as county surveyor.

Haywood 1833 258

Courts Petition from members of the bar of the Fifth Judicial Circuit asking to abolish the Supreme Court at Reynoldsburg.

Humphreys 1832 110

Covington, TN Petition from Covington, TN regarding the width of their streets. Tipton 1833 243

Covington, William

Petition of America R. Eliam Batte asking for a divorce from husband, William P. Batte. Also named in petition: Edward Eliam. Statements of Kitchen Pate, Polly Pate, Jane Eliam, William Covington, Michael Pitman. Statement of William P. Batte opposing the divorce. (See also 1833-267)

Williamson 1833 75

Crabs, Carl Petition of Susan (Susannah) Whitehead Doolin asking for a divorce from her husband, Thomas J. Doolin. Statements by John Gowen, Joseph Hickerson, Daniel Zimbold, James Wilson, William Wilson and William Howard. Also named: Negroes: Step, Spence & Eliza. Thomas Finch, William Malgrew, Jordan Doolin, James Armstrong and Carl Crabs. (28 supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 183, Section 1, Page 98.)

Franklin 1833 99

Craig, James Petition of the heirs of Thomas Clark asking to sell land for the benefit of his minor daughter, Mary Ann Clark. Signed by John Clark, William Clark, Hugh Clark, James Craig, James W. Craig, Jr., & Robert Craig. Also named: wife, Elizabeth Clark.

Knox 1833 163

Craig, James W. Petition of Hugh M. Clark (half owner with Thomas Clark, deceased) asking permission for the administrators of the estate, William Clark & James W. Craig, to sell land. Also named in petition: John Gilbreath & Jeremiah Gamble.

Knox 1833 95

Craig, James W. Jr.

Petition of the heirs of Thomas Clark asking to sell land for the benefit of his minor daughter, Mary Ann Clark. Signed by John Clark, William Clark, Hugh Clark, James Craig, James W. Craig, Jr., & Robert Craig. Also named: wife, Elizabeth Clark.

Knox 1833 163

Craig, Robert Petition of the heirs of Thomas Clark asking to sell land for the benefit of his minor daughter, Mary Ann Clark. Signed by John Clark, William Clark, Hugh Clark, James Craig, James W. Craig, Jr., & Robert Craig. Also named: wife, Elizabeth Clark.

Knox 1833 163

Crawford, Mary Petition of Samuel Crawford asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary Crawford. Statement of Dickson Sellers, James Rutledge & David Dodson. (See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 32, Page 16.)

Maury 1833 10

Crawford, Samuel Petition of Samuel Crawford asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary Crawford. Statement of Dickson Sellers, James Rutledge & David Dodson. (See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 32, Page 16.)

Maury 1833 10

Crawley, Benjamin (Executor)


Williamson 1833 156

Crawley, David Compliance Decree concerning the estate of David Crawley. Benjamin Crawley & John Carter, executors. Also named: William A. Cook, Chancellor & Thomas Crutcher.

Williamson 1833 156

Crisp, E. C. (Surveyor)

Petition of John Byrd regarding land. Named in petition: S. C. Brooks & John Murray. Statement by E. C. Crisp, surveyor.

Fayette 1833 285

Crisp, Elihue C. (Surveyor)

Petition of Elihue C. Crisp, surveyor for 10th District, asking to have office at his home instead of the town of Bolivar.

Hardeman 1833 284

Crockett, Andrew Resignation of Andrew Crockett as Justice of the Peace for Sullivan County

Sullivan 1832 56

Crockett, George A report from George Crockett, Land Agent of Sumner County Sumner 1832 20

Crockett, Jospeh Petition of Joseph Crockett & Benjamin Gray asking a law regarding sheriffs selling land for taxes.

1833 256

Crockett, William Petition of William Crockett asking relief of payments ordered by Circuit court for the common school commission.

Fentress 1833 76

Crough, George Petition of George Crough & Jacob Ellis, executors of the will of John Gates, asking his slaves Moses & Chaine be emancipated.

Washington 1833 275

Crozier, John Petition of John Crozier asking a refund on merchant’s license. Named in petition: William Swan.

Knox 1832 19a

Crozier, N. G. Petition of N. G. Crozier asking relief from forfeiture of bond for a Mr. Musselman.

Fayette 1832 58

Crumbley, James Petitions asking that George W. Gaines, with Robert Marney, Joshua Moore, William Reed, Henry Wiley and Joseph Kimbrough be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in these Petitions: William Brown, Esquire, Henry L. Price, Jacob Tunor, James Crumbley, Captain McNatt, Captain Walker, Captain Bailey, Captain Haley & Captain Basills.

Roane 1832 101

Crump, Esalilles Petition of Richard W. Crump asking for land compensation. His wife, Susana Crump gave birth to triplets – Mark C. Crump, George W. Crump & Esalilles Crump. Statement of John Ralston, Surveyor.

Shelby 1832 106

Crump, George W.

Petition of Richard W. Crump asking for land compensation. His wife, Susana Crump gave birth to triplets – Mark C. Crump, George W. Crump & Esalilles Crump. Statement of John Ralston, Surveyor.

Shelby 1832 106

Crump, Mark C. Petition of Richard W. Crump asking for land compensation. His wife, Susana Crump gave birth to triplets – Mark C. Crump, George W. Crump & Esalilles Crump. Statement of John Ralston, Surveyor.

Shelby 1832 106

Crump, Richard W.

Petition of Richard W. Crump asking for land compensation. His wife, Susana Crump gave birth to triplets – Mark C. Crump, George W. Crump & Esalilles Crump. Statement of John Ralston, Surveyor.

Shelby 1832 106

Crump, Susana Petition of Richard W. Crump asking for land compensation. His wife, Susana Crump gave birth to triplets – Mark C. Crump, George W. Crump & Esalilles Crump. Statement of John Ralston, Surveyor.

Shelby 1832 106

Crutcher, Thomas Petition of citizens asking the emancipation of a slave named Loo. Statement of Thomas Crutcher, Addison East & John H. Eaton. Also named: Major William Terrel Lewis & William Allen. (71 supporting signatures.)

Davidson 1833 145

Crutcher, Thomas Compliance Decree concerning the estate of David Crawley. Benjamin Crawley & John Carter, executors. Also named: William A. Cook, Chancellor & Thomas Crutcher.

Williamson 1833 156

Cullom, Alvin Petition of William Drake, G. W. Sevier & Alvin Cullom asking relief for Isaac Atkins.

Overton 1833 226

Cumberland River

Petition from those living south of Cumberland River in Montgomery County asking they be permitted to divide and establish a new county with the County Seat at the town of New York.

Montgomery 1833 21

Cutchin, Samuel Petition of Benjamin Gray & Thomas Cutchin, executors of Samuel Cutchin will, asking compensation. Also named: William Cutchin.

Davidson 1833 255


Cutchin, Thomas Petition of Benjamin Gray & Thomas Cutchin, executors of Samuel Cutchin will, asking compensation. Also named: William Cutchin.

Davidson 1833 255

Cutchin, William Petition of Benjamin Gray & Thomas Cutchin, executors of Samuel Cutchin will, asking compensation. Also named: William Cutchin.

Davidson 1833 255

Dail, James Petition of John Chesney asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah Scrugg Chesney. Also named: Thomas Dyer, George Isom, James Dail & David Smith. Statements by: Elizabeth Seamore, Barnett L. Mullins, Moses Shaggs, Charles Shaggs, Lynia Popejoy, Elizabeth Shaggs, Harvey Wallis, William Hinds, Wm. Hill & Jane Hinds. (See Private Acts of TN, Chapter 35, Section 1, Page 17)

Grainger 1833 155a

Dale, Edward W. Petition of Joseph H. Johnson regarding a lottery to fund construction of a Masonic Lodge. Named in petition: Peter R. Booker, Patrick McGuire, Pleasant Nelson, Henson Grove, Edward W. Dale & Dyer Pearl & County

Davidson, Maury

1833 143

Dalton, John Petition of Edward Seaborn asking relief from paying a bond of his father, John Seaborn, deceased, for Hansford Pollard, John Dalton & Evan Fielding.

Marion 1833 105

Darby, Hugh Regarding of Hugh Darby asking for a preference of land on which to erect a mill.

Humphreys 1833 15

Davenport, Jane Ash

Petition of John Davenport asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane Ash Davenport. Petition signed by both John & Jane Davenport. (7 supporting Signatures. (See also 1831-268, 1832-96 & Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 113, Section 1, Page 62.)

Humphreys 1833 66

Davenport, John Petition of John Davenport asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane Ash Davenport. Petition signed by both John & Jane Davenport. (7 supporting Signatures. (See also 1831-268, 1832-96 & Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 113, Section 1, Page 62.)

Humphreys 1833 66

Davis, David Affidavit of Sabrah Davis Henry, heir of David Davis, regarding a NC land warrant.

Davidson 1833 58

Davis, David Petition regarding a turnpike road. Recommending Joseph G. Smith & Wiley B. Skillens as commissioners. Named in petition: Samuel Finley & David Davis.

Bledsoe, Rhea, Hamilton

1833 179

Davis, James Petition of Thomas S. Clevenger asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah Kimbro Clevenger. Named in Petition: James Davis. Statement of: Daniel R. Murphy. (See also 1833-155b. some supporting statements misfiled in this folder. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 172, Section 1, Page 92.)

Jefferson 1833 153

Davis, John Petition of John Davis asking for a divorce from his wife, Littitia Davis. Named in petition: Nathaniel Townsend. (17 Supporting signatures)

Overton 1832 77

Davis, Littitia Petition of John Davis asking for a divorce from his wife, Littitia Davis. Named in petition: Nathaniel Townsend. (17 Supporting signatures)

Overton 1832 77

Davis, Peter Petition of Howell Houston regarding turnpike road tolls. Named in petition: Reynolds, William Houston, Peter Davis, Stephen Huff & William Reynolds.

Cocke 1832 46

Dawson, George Petition of George Gordon regarding his turnpike from White’s Creek to Sparta. Named in petition: John Tollet, James Arms, Jesse Lincoln, George Dawson, Robert Burk & John Brown.

Roane 1833 204

Debrell, Arthur Petition of Mary R. Anderson asking for custody of her 5 year old daughter, Nancy Anderson. Also named: Arthur Debrell.

White 1833 44

Debtors Petition of James Gass asking authority to collect debts against his business.

Greene 1832 121

Dedrick, (Mr.) Petition of John Haley asking compensation for clearing the Tenn. River for navigation. Also named: Colonel Long, Captain C. R. Casey, Mr. Dedrick, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Cook & the Steamer Knoxville

Roane 1832 146

Deeds Petition of Patrick McGuire to register a deed. Named in petition: Maria M. Shepard & John Shepard.

Maury 1833 59

Denby, Samuel Petition from Captain Alexander’s Company recommending Samuel Denby, Phillip Hootenpile, and George W. Jewel for Justice of the Peace.

Warren 1832 57

Denmark, TN Petition regarding a road from Denmark to Memphis. Named in petition: Joab Wilson.

Haywood 1833 101

Denny, (Mrs.) Petition from Smith County asking that John, Linsey & Pinchum, emancipated slaves formerly owned by Ellery Risen, Deceased, be allowed to remain in Smith County near their children. Also named in the petition: Mrs. Denny & Doctor J. M. Luckey.

Smith 1832 71

Denton, Edward Petition of Edward Denton asking for a divorce from his wife, Susan Smith Denton. Statement of Dr. S. C. McWhirter. (48 supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 95, Section 1, Page 51.)

Wilson 1833 29

Denton, Susan Smith

Petition of Edward Denton asking for a divorce from his wife, Susan Smith Denton. Statement of Dr. S. C. McWhirter. (48 supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 95, Section 1, Page 51.)

Wilson 1833 29

Dickens, Samuel Petition of Samuel Dickens regarding a land warrant. Land survey included in folder. Named in survey: Thomas Hickman, John Barker & Mr. Bowers.

Madison 1833 56

Dickins, Samuel Petition of Samuel Dickins regarding a land warrant. Marion 1832 90

Dilliard, Gabriel Petition of Gabriel Dillard asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah Jones Dillard. Statement of Zack Talley, George W. Frazier, David Talley, Moses Butterworth & James Hutchison.

Sumner 1833 273

Dilliard, Sarah Jones

Petition of Gabriel Dillard asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah Jones Dillard. Statement of Zack Talley, George W. Frazier, David Talley, Moses Butterworth & James Hutchison.

Sumner 1833 273

Divorce Petition of Mary M. Blagg Parrish asking for a divorce from her husband, Samuel B. Parrish. Transcript from Bedford County Circuit Court for the case, State of TN vs. Samuel B. Parrish. (42 Supporting Signatures.)

Bedford 1832 2

Divorce Affidavit of Chapin Bean regarding the divorce of Samuel and Alizabeth (Elizabeth) Walker. Also named: Michael Gomley. (See also 1832-76, 1833-234 and Private Acts of TN. 1833, Chapter 269, Page 147.)

Overton 1832 21

Divorce Petition of Sarah Rogers asking for a divorce from her husband, George Rogers. (33 Supporting Signatures. See also 1833-268 & Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 38, Page 19 given Feme Sole.)

Hickman 1832 25

Divorce Petition of Jincy Morris asking for a divorce from her husband, Isaac Morris. (29 Supporting Signatures)

Hardin 1832 38

Divorce Petition of Calvin Johnson asking for divorce from his wife, Sarah Johnson. They mutually agree to the divorce. Petition also signed by James Goldsby, Elizabeth Goldsby, William Johnson & Martha Johnson.

Jackson 1832 42

Divorce Petition regarding the divorce of William & Phebe Hall. Named in petition: Eli G. Ross, William Ross & Jonas Wilkins. (see also 1833-84 and Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 255, Section 1, Page 139.)

1832 49

Divorce Petition of Mahalia Bugg Shaw asking for a divorce from her husband, George W. Shaw. Named in petition: Thomas Shaw & Elisha Green. (31 Supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1832, Chapter 53, Page 41.)

Williamson 1832 51

Divorce Petitions regarding a divorce request of Edward Lumpkins from his wife Nancy Tashley Lumpkins. (84 signatures in support of the request, 84 signatures opposed to the request saying he mistreated his wife.)

Giles 1832 69

Divorce Petition of Samuel Walker asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Greer Walker. Named in petition: Michael Gomley. Statement of Armistead Walker. (See also 1832-21, 1833-76 and Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 269, Page 147)

Overton 1832 76

Divorce Petition of John Davis asking for a divorce from his wife, Littitia Davis. Named in petition: Nathaniel Townsend. (17 Supporting signatures)

Overton 1832 77

Divorce Petition of Nancy Banty asking for a divorce from her husband, Peter Banty. Supporting statement of Sam Fleniker & James Badgett, Jr.

Knox 1832 82

Divorce Petition of William Blalock asking for a divorce from his wife, Sary Blalock. (13 Supporting Signatures.)

Bledsoe 1832 105

Divorce Petition of John Howeth asking for a divorce from his wife, Aquilla Howeth. (13 supporting Signatures.)

Hamilton 1832 107

Divorce Petition of Elisha Gower asking for a divorce from his wife, Jemima Gower. Named in petition: Stockley Humphrey & Mr. Runnells. (See also Private Acts of TN 1832, Chapter 47, Page 37.)

Davidson 1832 126

Divorce Petition of Caleb Fly asking for a divorce from his wife Mary Hestin Fly. Statement of D. H. True. Also Named: Colonel Dobbins. (70 support signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1832, Chapter 35, Section 2, Page 26.)

Maury 1832 129

Divorce Petition of Sinderella Standfield Caldwell asking for a divorce from her husband, William B. Caldwell. Also named in petition: Abraham Standfield, Elizabeth Lampkins, William H. Caldwell & a Negro, Parthena.

Sumner 1832 141

Divorce Petition of Sarah Morelock Stacy asking for a divorce from her husband, Zachariah Stacy. (30 Supporting Signatures, See also Private Acts of TN 1832, Chapter 35, Section 1, Page 25.)

Greene 1833 5

Divorce Petition of Thomas S. Keeling asking for a divorce from his wife, Lavina Archer Keeling.

Wayne 1833 8

Divorce Petition of Gilly Harmon asking for a divorce from her husband, Lewis Harmon. (18 supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 97, Page 52.)

Dickson 1833 9

Divorce Petition of Samuel Crawford asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary Crawford. Statement of Dickson Sellers, James Rutledge & David Dodson. (See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 32, Page 16.)

Maury 1833 10

Divorce Petition of Burrell Benton concerning his daughter Sarah Benton Raymond and the divorce from David B. Raymond. (123 Supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 268, Section 1, Page 147.)

Perry 1833 23

Divorce Petition of Briggs Barker asking for a divorce from his wife, Elizabeth Barker. (25 Supporting Signatures.).

Humphreys 1833 24

Divorce Petition of Sarah Marshall asking for a divorce from her husband, William Marshall. Statement of Abner H. Partee & Major M. Gimsy.

Maury 1833 26


Divorce Petition of Edward Denton asking for a divorce from his wife, Susan Smith Denton. Statement of Dr. S. C. McWhirter. (48 supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 95, Section 1, Page 51.)

Wilson 1833 29

Divorce Statement of Dr. Joseph E. Bell regarding the divorce of Martin Fry and Letitia Walker Fry. Also named: Andrew Kennedy.

Greene 1833 35

Divorce Petition of Jane Pharis Breeden asking for a divorce from her husband, Linsey Breeden. (25 Supporting Signatures)

Jackson 1833 40

Divorce Petition of Jean (Jane) Cantrell asking to be divorced from her husband, Lewis Cantrell.

1833 47

Divorce Petition of Sally Moore asking for a divorce from her husband, Nimrod Moore. (See Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 218, Section 1, Page 118.)

Bledsoe 1833 52

Divorce Petition of John L. Cobler asking for a divorce from his wife, Christina Cobler.

Davidson 1833 54

Divorce Petition of John A. Hanks asking for a divorce from his wife, Francis F. Mason Hanks. Statement of Lucy Hanks.

Lincoln 1833 64

Divorce Petition of John Davenport asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane Ash Davenport. Petition signed by both John & Jane Davenport. (7 supporting Signatures. (See also 1831-268, 1832-96 & Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 113, Section 1, Page 62.)

Humphreys 1833 66

Divorce Petition of America R. Eliam Batte asking for a divorce from husband, William P. Batte. Also named in petition: Edward Eliam. Statements of Kitchen Pate, Polly Pate, Jane Eliam, William Covington, Michael Pitman. Statement of William P. Batte opposing the divorce. (See also 1833-267)

Williamson 1833 75

Divorce Petition of Dawson B. Rockhold asking for a divorce from his wife, Lucinda Moore Rockhold. Named in petition: Thomas Hopper. (15 supporting Signatures.)

White 1833 81

Divorce Petition of William Hall for a divorce from his wife, Phebe Hall. Statements of Giles Richardson, Frances Richardson, Gabriel Jones & Polly Jones. (See also 1832-49 & Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 255, Sect. 1, Page 139)

Franklin, Rutherford

1833 84

Divorce Petition of Thomas McAlpin asking for a divorce from his wife, Agness Brown McAlpin. Statement of Agness McAlpin agreeing to the divorce. (48 Supporting Signatures.)

McNairy 1833 87

Divorce Petition of Rebecca Birdwell Cahal asking for a divorce from her husband, James Cahal. (See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 26, Section 1, Page 13.)

Rhea 1833 97

Divorce Petition of Susan (Susannah) Whitehead Doolin asking for a divorce from her husband, Thomas J. Doolin. Statements by John Gowen, Joseph Hickerson, Daniel Zimbold, James Wilson, William Wilson and William Howard. Also named: Negroes: Step, Spence & Eliza. Thomas Finch, William Malgrew, Jordan Doolin, James Armstrong and Carl Crabs. (28 supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 183, Section 1, Page 98.)

Franklin 1833 99

Divorce Petition of John G. Clark asking for a divorce from his wife, Winny James Clark. Statements of Robert Campbell, Rebecca Ausborn, Marthy Scoggins & D. C. Sgoggins.

Roane 1833 104

Divorce Petition of William R. Lawrence asking for a divorce from his wife, Rebecca Balling Lawrence. (9 Supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 223, Section 2. Page 121.)

McMinn 1833 107

Divorce Petition of Charles M. K. Welch asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary Athon Welch. Statement of Eliza Cook. (47 Supporting Signatures.)

McMinn 1833 108

Divorce Statements of E. W. Brown, Mary Brown, & Katherine Brown regarding the request for a divorce by Franklin M. Brown from his wife Polly Anthony Brown. (5 Supporting Signatures. See Also 1833-257)

Bedford 1833 110

Divorce Petition of Ignatius F. Woods asking for a divorce from his wife, Susan Thompson Woods. Letter to Colonel Robert Cannon & Representative Richard Warner.

Bedford 1833 111

Divorce Petition of Sarah Compton regarding her request for a divorce from her husband, John Compton. Statements of John Blakemore, M. H. Marr & Samuel Blake. (See also 1833-185.)

Henry 1833 112

Divorce Petition on behalf of James Odan asking he be given a divorce from his wife, Mary Odan. Named in petition: Wilson Nichols. (55 Supporting Signatures.)

1833 114

Divorce Petition of Temple Taylor asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane Ollifant Taylor. Statements of William Cashion, James Brown, William George & Henry C. Taylor.

Lincoln 1833 116

Divorce Petition of William Goldin asking for a divorce from his wife, Lucinda Fields Goldin. (25 Supporting Signatures.)

McMinn 1833 118

Divorce Petition of Rebecca Hamilton Kelly asking for a divorce from her husband, Jesse Kelly. (14 Supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 119, Section 1, Page 65.)

Washington 1833 121

Divorce Petition of Adam Carper asking for a divorce from his wife, Susanna Carper. Statement of Susan Carpet agreeing to the divorce. (28 Signature signatures.)

Davidson 1833 138

Divorce Petition of George Wilson, asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary Ann Richardson Wilson. Statement of William Livingston. Also named Rhea Wilson. (See Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 61, Section 1, Page 33.)

Davidson 1833 139

Divorce Petition of Mary Patterson asking for a divorce from her husband, Fenton Patterson. Also named: Dr. Roone & Sealy Skidmore. Statements by: William Harwell, John B. West, John B. Nugent, Thomas A. Winfrey, John T. Erwin & Jacob Rulman. (See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 263, Section 1, Page 144.)

Davidson 1833 142

Divorce Petition of Elizabeth McGuire asking for a divorce from her husband, Merriman McGuire. (See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 273, Section 1, Page 149.)

Davidson 1833 146

Divorce Petition of Thomas S. Clevenger asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah Kimbro Clevenger. Named in Petition: James Davis. Statement of: Daniel R. Murphy. (See also 1833-155b. some supporting statements misfiled in this folder. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 172, Section 1, Page 92.)

Jefferson 1833 153

Divorce Petition of John Chesney asking for a divorce from his wife, Sarah Scrugg Chesney. Also named: Thomas Dyer, George Isom, James Dail & David Smith. Statements by: Elizabeth Seamore, Barnett L. Mullins, Moses Shaggs, Charles Shaggs, Lynia Popejoy, Elizabeth Shaggs, Harvey Wallis, William Hinds, Wm. Hill & Jane Hinds. (See Private Acts of TN, Chapter 35, Section 1, Page 17)

Grainger 1833 155a

Divorce Statements of George Clevenger, Elizabeth Clevenger, William Ballinger, Hanah Ballinger and Martha Bose regarding the divorce of Thomas & Sarah Kimbro Clevenger. (See also 1833-153 and Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 172, Section 1, Page 92)

Jefferson 1833 155b

Divorce Petition of Sarah Park asking for a divorce from her husband, Alfred Park. (39 Supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1832, Chapter 104, Section 1, Page 85. Granted Feme Sole.)

Knox 1833 165

Divorce Petition of Jane Hogan asking for a divorce from her husband, William Hogan. (20 supporting Signatures.)

Perry 1833 167

Divorce Petition of Samuel Hall asking for a divorce from his wife, Polly Huggins Hall. Named in petition: Robert Richie & William Mahon. Statements by: Joseph Cooke & James Hall. (84 Supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 133, Section 1, Page 72.)

Weakley 1833 178

Divorce Petition of Samuel Todd asking for a divorce from his wife, Dianna Todd. (20 Supporting Signatures)

Knox 1833 183

Divorce Petition of Sarah Butterworth Compton asking for a divorce from her husband, John Compton. (See also1833-112)

Henry 1833 185

Divorce Petition of Margaretta Smith asking for a divorce from her husband, Joshua Smith. (25 Supporting Signatures)

Blount 1833 187

Divorce Petition of Mary Payne Yount asking for a divorce from her husband, Peter Yount. (36 Supporting Signatures)

Blount 1833 188

Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Roberts asking for a divorce from her husband, Thomas Roberts. (109 Supporting Signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1833, Chapter 69, section 1, Page 37)

Anderson 1833 189

Divorce Petition of Margaret Clark Bradley asking for a divorce from her husband, John Bradley. Statement of Benjamin Clark. (See also Private Acts of TN 1832, Chapter 104, Section 2, Page 85 Granting Feme Sole)

Dickson 1833 190

Divorce Petition of Dianna Sellers Tilley asking for a divorce from her husband, Wesley Tilley.

Washington 1833 194

Divorce Petition of Jeremiah Murrah asking for a divorce from his wife, Lucy Murrah. Statement of Lucy Murrah agreeing to a divorce. (17 supporting Signatures)

Sumner 1833 196

Divorce Petition of Stephen Hicks asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane Taylor Hicks. Statements of Fransis Cantrell, Josiah Capshaw, John Reeves & Henry Hicks. Also named: William Taylor.

Warren 1833 199

Divorce Petition of Susan S. Thompson asking for a divorce from her husband, Thomas Thompson. Statements of J. F. Smith, J. H. Childress, & Cary White. Letter from Thomas Thompson to Major Joseph Coe & Representative Josiah Hatley opposed to the divorce.

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