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Tennessee Petitions 1822 - 1823

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition

Number

Adams, Thomas Petition from Western District (Henry County) asking to form a new

county (Weakley County). Recommended to serve as Justice of the

Peace: Joseph Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James

McNeely, Albert B. Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas

Adams, Elijah Standlye & John Webb.

Henry,

Weakley

1823 138

Adams, Thomas Petition of West Tennessee Territorial citizens asking Joseph

Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James McNeely, Albert B.

Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas Adams & Elijah Standlye

be appointed as Justices of the Peace.

1823 146

Adkins, Jesse Petition of Jesse Adkins asking relief of court cost on a charge for

which he was acquitted.

Campbell 1822 50

Adkins, John Petition from Lincoln County asking that a part of their land be

annexed to Bedford County. Named in petition: James McCullough,

Jonathan Floyd, John Adkins & Lewis Martin.

Bedford,

Lincoln

1822 22

Alldredge, (Captain) Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County Justices of the Peace.

Named in petition: Captains George Graves, Alldredge, King and

Clayton. Also named: Lewis Lutrell, William Alldredge, William

Campbell, James Campbell, Matthew McClung, Robert Tindell, &

John Doyal.

Knox 1822 9

Alldredge, William Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County Justices of the Peace.




John Doyal.

Knox 1822 9

Alley, David (Captain) Petition from Roane County asking for 1.) the examination of school

lands and 2.) the prosecution of cases by justice of peace in the

various captain’s companies. Named in petition: Captain David

Alley.

Roane 1823 40

Anderson County Petition asking that a new county be formed by taking parts of

existing Campbell, Claiborne, Grainger, Knox & Anderson

Counties. (Union County)

Anderson,

Campbell,

Claiborne,

Grainger,

Knox

1823 95

Anderson, Isaac Petition of Margaret Cunningham asking title to a portion of land in

Hiwassee District. Named in petition: Isaac Anderson, James

Cunningham & Judge Keith.

McMinn 1822 78

Anderson, Richard Petition of 49 citizens of Maury County asking that Richard

Anderson be permitted to build a fish dam on Duck River.

Maury 1823 44

Anderson, William Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land claims by heirs of

Frederick Horgett and Scott Gray. Named in Petition: Charles

Robertson, William Randal, John Armstrong, Adam Masey, Isaac

Taylor, John Stocks, William Anderson, Richard Harris & Edward

Tipton.

Maury 1823 51

Andrews, Cullens Petition of John C. McLemore for Cullens Andrews & Sedgwick

Springs, heirs of Clemigill Cherry & Robert H. Wynn regarding

land.

Davidson 1823 57

Armstrong, John Petition of James Conner regarding a North Carolina land warrant.

Named in petition: William Polk, John Armstrong & Sarah

Davidson.

1822 18

Armstrong, John Petition of Jesse Benton regarding a land warrant. Named in petition:

John Armstrong & Griffith Rutherford.

1823 48

Armstrong, John Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land claims by heirs of




Tipton.

Maury 1823 51

Armstrong, Martin Petition of James Perry regarding conflicting claims over a land

grant he purchased from Abner Niel. Named in petition: Martin

Armstrong.

Hickman 1822 87

Armstrong, Martin Petition of William Spencer, heir of Thomas Spencer, regarding a

land warrant obtained through Martin Armstrong’s office.

Rutherford 1823 34

Arthey, Elijah Petition of Sarah Arthey asking for a divorce from her husband,

Elijah Arthey.

Bledsoe 1822 56

Arthey, Sarah Petition of Sarah Arthey asking for a divorce from her husband,

Elijah Arthey.

Bledsoe 1822 56

Asher, William R. Petition of Captain Abraham Stow’s Company recommending

William R. Asher & John Horton be appointed as Justice of the

Peace.

Henry 1823 149

Aspy, William Petition of Thomas Fulton regarding land. Named in petition: Elijah

Robertson, William Aspy, William Brown, James Gillespie, Thomas

Carnes (?) & William Fulton.

Smith 1822 92

Babb, Elizabeth

Fitchjearl

Petition of William Babb asking for a divorce from his wife,

Elizabeth Fitchjearl Babb. Statements from John L. Doyle and the

Baptist Church of Christ at Popular Springs Meeting House. (79

supporting signatures.)

Robertson 1822 28

Babb, William Petition of William Babb asking for a divorce from his wife,




Robertson 1822 28

Badgett, B. Petition asking a duplicate Land Grant be issued to William Gibbs.

Other named in petition: Joseph Baker, Isaac Charles, Reubin

Tipton, B. Badgett, & Samuel Badgett.

Knox 1822 7

Badgett, Samuel Petition asking a duplicate Land Grant be issued to William Gibbs.



Knox 1822 7

Bailey, Catherine Petition of Catherine Bailey asking for a divorce from her husband

John Bailey. First husbands name was John Ragins. Statements by

M. Johnson, John White & J.C. McDowell.

1822 101

Bailey, John Petition of Catherine Bailey asking for a divorce from her husband



1822 101

Baird, Robert Petition from Williamson County asking relief for John Ragsdale.

Named in petition: his Negro man, Jim, and Robert Baird. (many

signatures)

Williamson 1823 32

Baker, Joseph Petition asking a duplicate Land Grant be issued to William Gibbs.



Knox 1822 7

Baldridge, Andrew Petition of Hartwell Miles asking land for services in Indian Wars.

Statements of Captain John Gordon, Gideon Johnson, John Currin,

Neal Hopkins, James Patterson, Daniel Bell, Nathan Bell & Andrew

Baldridge.

Davidson 1823 78

Baldwin, Clement F. Petition of Clement F. Baldwin asking for relief from taxes. Named

in petition: Joseph & Richard Royall.

Bedford 1823 116

Barbee, Matthew Petition of Nathan Green for Elizabeth Pack, an Indian woman,

asking that a certain law suit be held outside of Marion County.

Named in petition: Matthew Barbee, Thomas E. Davis & John

Lowry.

Marion 1823 41

Barkley, James Petition of James Barkley asking compensation for a barn burned

down by Samuel Bowly, a mad man. Named in petition: Francis

Eury.

Warren 1823 63

Barns, James

(Representative)

Petition to Rep. James Barns of Hardin County from members of

Captain Murray’s Company asking Robert Thrasher be appointed as

Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Henry Cliftan, Stephen

Cooper & Isham Cherry.

Hardin 1823 74

Bastardy Bonds Petition of Joshua Newman asking relief from need to post a security

bond so he can be released from jail so he may provide support for a

bastard child born to Polly Davis.

Maury 1822 15


Number

Battle Creek Petition from Marion County regarding John Cunningham’s mill on

Battle Creek.

Marion 1823 19

Beason, John Petition of Nancy Beason asking for a divorce from husband, John

Beason.

Hardin 1822 71

Beason, Nancy Petition of Nancy Beason asking for a divorce from husband, John

Beason.

Hardin 1822 71

Bedford County,

annexation

Petition from Lincoln County asking that a part of their land be



Bedford,

Lincoln

1822 22

Bedford County,

annexation

Petition from a portion of Rutherford County asking to be annexed

to Bedford County. (many signatures)

Bedford,

Rutherford

1823 54

Bedford County,

annexation

Petition of certain citizens of Rutherford County asking to be

annexed to Bedford County.

Rutherford,

Bedford

1823 68

Bedford, Jonas Petition of Joel J. Dyer regarding a Deed of Conveyance. Named in

petition: John Dyer, Abram Dyer & Jonas Bedford.

Smith 1822 54

Bell, Daniel Petition of Hartwell Miles asking land for services in Indian Wars.



Baldridge.

Davidson 1823 78

Bell, Montgomery Memorial of Montgomery Bell asking loan of $12,000.00 to finance

iron works on Harpeth River. Report of committee recommending

denial of the loan.

Dickson 1822 47

Bell, Nathan Petition of Hartwell Miles asking land for services in Indian Wars.



Baldridge.

Davidson 1823 78

Benton, Jesse Petition of Jesse Benton regarding a land warrant. Named in petition:

John Armstrong & Griffith Rutherford.

1823 48

Blackson Mr. Petition of James Kain regarding a land warrant. Named in petition:

William Simpson and Mr. Blackson.

1823 10

Blakemore, Olley Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll

County to organize a new county to be known as Gibson County.

Recommended to serve as Justice of the Peace: William P. Seat,

Thomas Fite, Robert Edmundson, William Craig, William

Killingsworth, Olley Blakemore, John W. Buckner, Isham F. Davis,

Yarnell Reece, Robert Reed, Benjamin White, Abner Burgers,

George Tinkle & John Page.

Gibson,

Madison,

Carroll

1823 139

Blount, John G. Petition of John G. Blount regarding lost land warrants. Maury 1822 37

Blount, William

(Governor)

Petition of William Luckey asking compensation for service

rendered concerning the Tennessee / Kentucky Boundary line.

Named in petition: Gov. William Blount, Daniel Smith & Doctor

Walker. Affidavit of William Cowan.

Blount 1822 16

Bohannon, Gideon Petition of George Caperton regarding a turnpike road. Statement by

Gideon Bohannon. Named in petition: Richard Holland.

Franklin 1823 18

Boswell, James Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife Ann

Miller Dickson. Statement of Ann Dickson saying she will not live

with him anymore. Affidavits of John Briggs, Susannah and James

Boswell, Philip Jones, Isaac & Sarah Carlock & Hugh Miller.

Overton 1822 46

Boswell, Susannah Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife Ann




Overton 1822 46

Boundaries, Tennessee

& Virginia

The survey opinion of Moses Fisk concerning Tennessee Virginia

State Line.

1823 137

Boundary, Tennessee /

Kentucky

Petition of William Luckey asking compensation for service




Blount 1822 16

Bounds, Thomas Petition of John and Robert Brown regarding their purchase of a

grant for a turnpike road from Thomas Bounds.

1822 57

Bowly, Samuel Petition of James Barkley asking compensation for a barn burned


Eury.

Warren 1823 63

Boyd, Adam Petition from Sullivan County regarding Adam Boyd and his dam on

the Holston River.

Sullivan 1823 121

Boyd, Robert Petition of Samuel Garland regarding a lost land warrant. Named in

petition: John Carter & Robert Boyd.

Rutherford 1822 91

Bradshaw, John Petition of Isaac H. Ward regarding land west of the Tenn. River.

Statements of David Owen, James Ward, John Bradshaw, Thomas

Bradshaw, David Franklin & David Campbell.

1823 11

Bradshaw, Thomas Petition of Isaac H. Ward regarding land west of the Tenn. River.



1823 11

Brassfield, Sally

Queener

Petition of Sally Queener Brassfield asking for a divorce from her

husband Thomas Brassfield. Named in petition: Daniel Queener &

Mr. Petterson.

1822 104

Brassfield, Thomas Petition of Sally Queener Brassfield asking for a divorce from her


Mr. Petterson.

1822 104

Breathite, E. Dr. Petition of John Harrison asking to retail without a license.

Statements of Dr. William McGee, A. B. Ewing, Dr. Ferdinane Stith,

Dr. E. Breathite, Dr. Crockett & Dr. William Dickerson.

Williamson 1823 76

Bridge Petition of George Gordon asking permission to build a toll bridge

across White Creek. Named in petition: Matthew English.

Roane 1822 39

Bridge Petition from Hawkins & Sullivan Counties regarding repair and

upkeep of a certain road & bridge.

Hawkins,

Sullivan

1823 119

Bridge Petition of Chris Shell asking to build a toll bridge on Collins River. Warren 1823 134

Briggs, John Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife Ann




Overton 1822 46

Brigham, John Petition from Stewart County asking Andrew Irvin be appointed as

Justice of the Peace for Captain John Brown’s Company caused by

resignation of John Brigham.

Stewart 1823 147

Brooker, John Petition of John Brooker requesting compensation for a rifle taken

by Capt. David Snodgrass for military use.

Sullivan 1822 53

Brooks, Robert Petition for John West & Hugh Montgomery, administrators of the

estate of Robert Brooks, asking permission to sell estate and

distributes funds as his will directs. Will of Mr. Brooks included.

Franklin 1823 103

Brown, A. V. Petition of Shelby County to permanently establish a seat of Justice

and define the county boundaries. Asks that John Ralston & James

Warren be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition:

A.V. Brown, & A. Maury.

Shelby 1823 141

Brown, Barnard P. Petition of William Espey regarding a land grant in West Tenn.

Named in petition: Barnard P. Brown. Statement of John P. Thomas.

Madison 1822 76

Brown, Henry H. Petition from Henderson County asking that Henry H. Brown be

appointed as Justice of the Peace.

Henderson 1822 43

Brown, Henry H. Deposition of George W. Oliver as given to Henry H. Brown from

Rutherford County regarding running of County line for

Henderson/Perry Counties.

Rutherford,

Perry,

Henderson

1823 112

Brown, Jacob Statement of Rowland Hodges and Jacob Brown concerning petition

of Jane Jones asking for a divorce. (See 1823-6)

Sumner 1823 8

Brown, James

(Cherokee)

Petition regarding James Brown, part Cherokee, asking for

citizenship.

1823 9

Brown, John Petition of John and Robert Brown regarding their purchase of a


1822 57

Brown, John Petition of John Brown regarding land known as the Owen Grant.

Named in petition: John and Jeremiah McKensey & Jenkins

Whiteside.

Maury 1822 64


Number

Brown, John Petition of John and Jeremiah McKenzie regarding a Thomas Owen

land grant. Named in petition: John Brown, John and James Owen.

(see 1822-64)

1822 80

Brown, John (Captain) Petition from Stewart County asking Andrew Irvin be appointed as

Justice of the Peace for Captain John Brown’s Company caused by

resignation of John Brigham.

Stewart 1823 147

Brown, Robert Petition of John and Robert Brown regarding their purchase of a


1822 57

Brown, Samuel Petition of Jane Jones asking for a divorce from her husband

William Jones. Statements by Samuel Brown, Daniel Cockram and

David Kirby. (See 1823-8)

Sumner 1823 6

Brown, William Petition of Thomas Fulton regarding land. Named in petition: Elijah



Smith 1822 92

Bruce, William

(Captain)

Petition of Isaac Clark asking relief for a wound received making an

arrest during a pistol shooting between Mr. Payton and Mr. McCain.

Named in petition: Captain William Bruce.

Sumner 1823 13

Buchanan, William Affidavit of William Buchanan regarding a turnpike road. Franklin 1823 56

Buckner, John W. Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll







Gibson,

Madison,

Carroll

1823 139

Buffalo Valley Petition from Jackson County asking Lewis R. Vance be allowed to

erect gates on a road being cut through his property in Buffalo

Valley.

Jackson 1823 133

Bullard, Henry Petition of Henry Price asking for a divorce from his wife, Rynay

Price. Named in petition: William Gossage. Statements by: Henry

Bullard, Joseph Bullard, Timothy Philpot & Patsay Ganbery.

McMinn 1823 115

Bullard, Joseph Petition of Henry Price asking for a divorce from his wife, Rynay



McMinn 1823 115

Burgers, Abner Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll







Gibson,

Madison,

Carroll

1823 139

Butler, Vines Petition of Edward Jones requesting a duplicate military land grant.

Named in petition: William Carter Carloss, Vines Butler and Mariott

Davis.

Wilson 1822 30

Calaway, Joseph Petition of James McClanahan regarding an occupant land claim.

Named in petition: Mary Linvill & Joseph Calaway. Affidavits of

James Pruitt & Samuel Davidson.

Blount 1822 10

Caldwell, Abriam Petition from Perry County asking release from the current choice of

a County seat and the appointment of Col. Thomas Coleman and

Abiram Caldwell as commissioners to select a location.

Perry 1822 45

Cameron, Samuel Petition of William S. Scott regarding occupant claim on property

originally purchased under John Walker. Statements by William

Hughes, Peter Snider, John Finley, John Smith, Samuel Walker,

Samuel Cameron, & James McClanahan.

Blount 1822 8

Campbell County Petition asking that a new county be formed by taking parts of



Anderson,

Campbell,

Claiborne,

Grainger,

Knox

1823 95

Campbell County,

courts

Petition from Campbell County asking for a change in the time of

court terms.

Campbell 1823 140

Campbell, David Petition of Isaac H. Ward regarding land west of the Tenn. River.



1823 11

Campbell, James Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County Justices of the Peace.




John Doyal.

Knox 1822 9

Campbell, Mary Petition of William Campbell asking for a divorce from his wife

Mary Campbell. Named in petition: John Hammons. (31 supporting

signatures.)

Cocke 1822 96

Campbell, Phebe Petition of Phebe Campbell asking for a land grant. Her late

husband died of snake bite.

McMinn 1823 108

Campbell, William Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County Justices of the Peace.




John Doyal.

Knox 1822 9

Campbell, William Petition of William Campbell asking for a divorce from his wife


signatures.)

Cocke 1822 96

Camson, Susanna Mrs. Petition of John Carmichael asking for a divorce from his wife,

Margaret Carmichael. (82 supporting signatures.) Statements by

Mrs. Katherine Thomas & Mrs. Susanna Camson.

Cocke 1822 63

Canal Petition regarding canals and the opening of waterways for

navigation.

McMinn 1822 75

Capenton, George

(Colonel)

Petition of Samuel Norwood, Albert Carr and John Scott regarding a

turnpike road of Col. George Capenton. Named in petition: George

Gillespie.

Franklin 1823 99

Caperton, George Petition of George Caperton regarding a turnpike road. Statement by


Franklin 1823 18

Cardwell, Elizabeth

Ferguson

Petition of Elizabeth Ferguson Cardwell asking for a divorce from

William E. Cardwell. Statements of John Rice, Roswell & Easter

Hall.

Washington 1822 113

Cardwell, William E. Petition of Elizabeth Ferguson Cardwell asking for a divorce from


Hall.

Washington 1822 113

Carlock, Isaac Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife Ann




Overton 1822 46

Carlock, Sarah Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife Ann




Overton 1822 46

Carloss, William Carter Petition of Edward Jones requesting a duplicate military land grant.


Davis.

Wilson 1822 30

Carmichael, John Petition of John Carmichael asking for a divorce from his wife,



Cocke 1822 63

Carmichael, Margaret Petition of John Carmichael asking for a divorce from his wife,



Cocke 1822 63

Carnes, Thomas Petition of Thomas Fulton regarding land. Named in petition: Elijah



Smith 1822 92

Carpenter, Asa Petition asking that Asa Carpenter be restored to full rights of

citizenship.

1822 14


Number

Carpenter, John Petition of Morgan Deweese asking for a divorce from his wife

Agnes Long Deweese. Statements by John Cash, John Carpenter &

William Usrey. (12 supporting signatures.)

White 1822 98

Carr, Albert Petition of Samuel Norwood, Albert Carr and John Scott regarding a


Gillespie.

Franklin 1823 99

Carriger, Andrew Statement of Joseph Greer regarding land claims of Andrew and

Michael Carriger. Also named: John Robinson & William Safford.

1822 102

Carriger, Michael Statement of Joseph Greer regarding land claims of Andrew and


1822 102

Carroll County Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll







Gibson,

Madison,

Carroll

1823 139

Carter, John Petition of Samuel Garland regarding a lost land warrant. Named in


Rutherford 1822 91

Cash, John Petition of Morgan Deweese asking for a divorce from his wife



White 1822 98

Casserton, George Petition from Franklin County to authorize Mr. George Casserton to

cut a turnpike road.

Franklin 1823 46

Charles, Isaac Petition asking a duplicate Land Grant be issued to William Gibbs.



Knox 1822 7

Cherry, Clemigill Petition of John C. McLemore for Cullens Andrews & Sedgwick

Springs, heirs of Clemigill Cherry & Robert H. Wynn regarding

land.

Davidson 1823 57

Cherry, Daniel Petition of Alex M. Swenney regarding a piece of land. Named in

petition: Daniel Cherry, George Mitchell & William Halbert.

Hardin 1823 30

Cherry, Isham Petition to Rep. James Barns of Hardin County from members of




Hardin 1823 74

Childers, Betsy Petition of James Cooper asking for a divorce from his wife, Sara

Cooper. Named in petition: John McGee. Statement agreeing to

divorce from Sara Cooper. Also statements of Anderson Reynolds,

Betsy Childers, Peggy Cooper, Marty Webb & John Cooper. (60


Anderson 1822 4

Childress, Stephen Petition of Susan Childress Hulme asking to be free of debts of her

husband, Thomas Hulme. Named in petition: Stephen Childress.

Williamson 1822 61

Citizenship Petition regarding James Brown, part Cherokee, asking for

citizenship.

1823 9

Citizenship Petition of 86 citizens of Robertson County asking Adkins Powell be

restored to full rights of citizenship.

Robertson 1823 24

Claiborne County Petition asking that a new county be formed by taking parts of



Anderson,

Campbell,

Claiborne,

Grainger,

Knox

1823 95

Claiborne County,

courts

Petition from Claiborne County regarding the time courts are held. Claiborne 1823 102

Clark, Isaac Petition of Isaac Clark asking relief for a wound received making an

arrest during a pistol shooting between Mr. Payton and Mr. McCain.

Named in petition: Captain William Bruce.

Sumner 1823 13

Clarke, (General) Petition of Roger Gideon regarding a land grant or other relief for

Revolutionary War service. Named in petition: Gen. Clarke.

Roane 1823 79

Clayton, (Captain) Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County Justices of the Peace.




John Doyal.

Knox 1822 9

Cliftan, Henry Petition to Rep. James Barns of Hardin County from members of




Hardin 1823 74

Cloud, Mary Petition of Robert Cloud, widower of Mary Cloud, asking to sell his

deceased wife’s land to provide boarding, clothing and education of

their five children. Named in petition: John Swain. Will of Mary

Cloud in folder.

1822 74

Cloud, Robert Petition of Robert Cloud, widower of Mary Cloud, asking to sell his

deceased wife’s land to provide boarding, clothing and education of

their five children. Named in petition: John Swain. Will of Mary

Cloud in folder.

1822 74

Cocke County,

boundaries

Petition of those residing south of French Broad and Holston Rivers

and west of Big Pigeon River asking for a land office. Also asking a

change in the Jefferson and Cocke Counties line.

Jefferson,

Cocke

1823 38

Cocke County, land Petition from Cocke County asking that Sheriffs and Constables

sales be held at Court House on specified dates.

Cocke 1822 52

Cocke, John (Major

General)

Petition of Edom Hendricks asking compensation for a gun

impounded for military use. Named in petition: Major General John

Cocke & Captain John Netherton.

1822 27

Cocke, John (Major

General)

Petition of James McCoy asking compensation for rifle used by

militia. Named in petition: Captain John Statton & Major General

John Cocke.

1822 116

Cockram, Daniel Petition of Jane Jones asking for a divorce from her husband



Sumner 1823 6

Cole, John Petition of Rawly Duncan asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary

Duncan. Named in petition: John Cole. Statements by: John Gibbs,

John Sharp Jr. & Abby Sharp.

Anderson 1823 152

Coleman, Thomas

(Colonel)

Petition from Perry County asking release from the current choice of

a County seat and the appointment of Col. Thomas Coleman and

Abiram Caldwell as commissioners to select a location.

Perry 1822 45

Collins River Petition of Chris Shell asking to build a toll bridge on Collins River. Warren 1823 134

Conner, James Petition of James Conner regarding a North Carolina land warrant.


Davidson.

1822 18

Cook, Sally Petition of Sally Cook asking for a divorce from her husband John F.

Cooke. Statements by Archibald Harris, Thomas A. Harris,

Benjamin Hasten, Thomas Pettypool, John Nelson & Hardy Pope.

(See Private Acts of Tennessee, Chapter 208, page 165)

Rutherford 1822 93

Cooke, John F. Petition of Sally Cook asking for a divorce from her husband John F.




Rutherford 1822 93

Cooper, Charles Petition of Joel Parrish and Charles Cooper, employees of State

Bank, asking for a raise. Statement of support by directors of the

bank.

1822 59

Cooper, James Petition of James Cooper asking for a divorce from his wife, Sara





Anderson 1822 4


Number

Cooper, John Petition of James Cooper asking for a divorce from his wife, Sara





Anderson 1822 4

Cooper, Nancy Jones Petition of Nancy Jones Cooper asking for a divorce from her

husband, William Cooper. (23 supporting signatures.)

1823 70

Cooper, Peggy Petition of James Cooper asking for a divorce from his wife, Sara





Anderson 1822 4

Cooper, Sara Petition of James Cooper asking for a divorce from his wife, Sara





Anderson 1822 4

Cooper, Stephen Petition to Rep. James Barns of Hardin County from members of




Hardin 1823 74

Cooper, William Petition of Nancy Jones Cooper asking for a divorce from her


1823 70

Cotton Memorial of John B. West asking for a loan to expand a cotton

spinning mill in Nashville.

Davidson 1822 26

Cotton, Joseph Petition of Hopkins S. Turney asking for a divorce from his wife,

Mary Lea Turney. Named in petition: Lewis Fletcher, Joseph Cotton

& Charles Lowery.

Marion 1823 66

Cowan, William Petition of William Luckey asking compensation for service




Blount 1822 16

Cox, Absalom Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Fanny

Allen Farmer. Named in petition: William Cox. Statements by:

Zephaniah & Elizabeth R. Orange, Absalom & Judith H. Cox,

Benjamin Moore, C.T. & Elizabeth Thomas, & Adcock Hobson.

Smith 1823 104

Cox, Judith H. Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Fanny




Smith 1823 104

Cox, William Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Fanny




Smith 1823 104

Craig, William Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll







Gibson,

Madison,

Carroll

1823 139

Crawford, Hiriam Petition of William P. Crawford asking a reward for apprehending

criminal, Charles Lewallen. Named in petition: Hiriam Crawford.

Maury 1822 62

Crawford, Josiah Petition of Josiah Crawford asking for a loan of $400.00. Bledsoe 1822 66

Crawford, William P. Petition of William P. Crawford asking a reward for apprehending

criminal, Charles Lewallen. Named in petition: Hiriam Crawford.

Maury 1822 62

Crisp, Elisha C. Petition of Elisha C. Crisp and Alex Miller requesting release as

securities for debt of Thomas Howard.

Lawrence 1822 48

Crocker, Samuel Petition of Thomas Johnson, Samuel Crocket and Christopher

Waggoner asking compensation for land lost in Reelfoot Lake.

Named in petition: Frederick Miller. Copy of Miller land warrant in

folder.

Davidson,

Robertson

1822 23

Crockett, Dr. Petition of John Harrison asking to retail without a license.



Williamson 1823 76

Cumberland Mountain Petition from Bledsoe and Warren County concerning the failure of

William Raney & Company to maintain the road leading to the

turnpike road across Cumberland Mountain. (See also 1823-127 &

1823-130)

Bledsoe,

Warren

1823 120

Cunningham, Aaron Petition of Aaron Cunningham requesting to practice law without a

license. (300 supporting signatures.)

Lawrence 1823 25

Cunningham, James Petition of Margaret Cunningham asking title to a portion of land in



McMinn 1822 78

Cunningham, John Petition from Marion County regarding John Cunningham’s mill on

Battle Creek.

Marion 1823 19

Cunningham, Margaret Petition of Margaret Cunningham asking title to a portion of land in



McMinn 1822 78

Currin, John Petition of Hartwell Miles asking land for services in Indian Wars.



Baldridge.

Davidson 1823 78

Dalherty, (General) Petition from citizens on the County line asking they be allowed to

continue holding musters in Jefferson County instead of Sevier

County. Named in petition: Col. Wear & Gen. Dalherty.

Jefferson,

Sevier

1823 65

Dam Petition from sundry citizens of Humphreys and Henry Counties

asking that Zachariah Wyatt be permitted to build a mill/dam across

Sandy River.

Humphrey,

Henry

1822 25

Dam Petition of Valentine Devalt asking to build a dam and fish traps on

Watauga River.

Washington 1823 36

Dam Petition of 49 citizens of Maury County asking that Richard


Maury 1823 44

Dam Petition from Sullivan County regarding Adam Boyd and his dam on

the Holston River.

Sullivan 1823 121

Dam Petition asking that Joseph and John Greer be permitted to build a

mill/dam on Elk River.

Lincoln 1823 122

Danforth, Isaiah Petition of residents south of the French Broad and Holston Rivers

asking reimbursement for legal expenses in proving their land

claims. Named in petition: Stokeley Donalson, Isaiah Danforth, and

Land Law of 1806.

Blount 1822 3

Davidson, Samuel Petition of James McClanahan regarding an occupant land claim.

Named in petition: Mary Linvill & Joseph Calaway. Affidavits of

James Pruitt & Samuel Davidson.

Blount 1822 10

Davidson, Sarah Petition of James Conner regarding a North Carolina land warrant.


Davidson.

1822 18

Davis, Isham F. Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll







Gibson,

Madison,

Carroll

1823 139

Davis, Mariott Petition of Edward Jones requesting a duplicate military land grant.


Davis.

Wilson 1822 30

Davis, Nicholas Petition from Capt. Lawrence’s Company recommending George

Doherty & Nicholas Davis for Justice of the Peace. (327 signatures)

Jefferson 1822 11


Number

Davis, Polly Petition of Joshua Newman asking relief from need to post a security

bond so he can be released from jail so he may provide support for a

bastard child born to Polly Davis.

Maury 1822 15

Davis, Sally Petition of Sally Davis asking for land in Hiwassee District. Jefferson,

Greene

1823 113

Davis, Thomas E. Petition of Nathan Green for Elizabeth Pack, an Indian woman,



Lowry.

Marion 1823 41

Davis, William Petition from Henderson County regarding William Davis and a

certain land warrant.

Henderson 1823 50

DeLoach, William Petition of Stephen Mitchell asking relief from judgment in suit of

William DeLoach. Named in petition: Alexander Hill, Esquire.

Warren 1823 23

Devalt, Valentine Petition of Valentine Devalt asking to build a dam and fish traps on

Watauga River.

Washington 1823 36

Deweese, Agnes Long Petition of Morgan Deweese asking for a divorce from his wife



White 1822 98

Deweese, Morgan Petition of Morgan Deweese asking for a divorce from his wife



White 1822 98

Dibbrell, Anthony Petition of William Mitchell, John McElhiney & Anthony Dibbrell

concerning land for a lead mine in the Hiwassee District.

McMInn 1823 117

Dickerson, William Petition of William Dickerson, William K. Vance and George

Gillespie offering a gift of land for the erection of a new court house

in the town of Greeneville.

Greene 1823 80

Dickerson, William Dr. Petition of John Harrison asking to retail without a license.



Williamson 1823 76

Dickson County,

boundaries

Petition from the town of Vernon concerning boundary line of

Hickman and Dickson Counties and other grievances.

Hickman,

Dickson

1822 58

Dickson, Ann Miller Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife Ann




Overton 1822 46

Dickson, Samuel Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife Ann




Overton 1822 46

Divorce Petition of James Cooper asking for a divorce from his wife, Sara





Anderson 1822 4

Divorce Petition of William Babb asking for a divorce from his wife,




Robertson 1822 28

Divorce Petition of Samuel Dickson asking for a divorce from his wife Ann




Overton 1822 46

Divorce Petition of Sarah Arthey asking for a divorce from her husband,

Elijah Arthey.

Bledsoe 1822 56

Divorce Petition of John Carmichael asking for a divorce from his wife,



Cocke 1822 63

Divorce Petition of Nancy Beason asking for a divorce from husband, John

Beason.

Hardin 1822 71

Divorce Petition of Sally Cook asking for a divorce from her husband John F.




Rutherford 1822 93

Divorce Petition of William McClure asking for a divorce from his wife

Rebecca Smith McClure. Statement of James McClure.

Montgomery 1822 95

Divorce Petition of William Campbell asking for a divorce from his wife


signatures.)

Cocke 1822 96

Divorce Petition of Morgan Deweese asking for a divorce from his wife



White 1822 98

Divorce Petition of Jerusha Scholl asking for a divorce from her husband

Milton Scholl.

Davidson 1822 99

Divorce Petition of Mary Taylor asking for a divorce from her husband

Samuel Taylor.

Sullivan 1822 100

Divorce Petition of Catherine Bailey asking for a divorce from her husband



1822 101

Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Sandlin asking for a divorce from her husband

Randolph Sandlin. (13 Supporting signatures.) Letters from Rudolph

Sandlin.

Washington 1822 103

Divorce Petition of Sally Queener Brassfield asking for a divorce from her


Mr. Petterson.

1822 104

Divorce Petition of Peggy McNabb asking for a divorce from her husband

John McNabb.

Carter 1822 105

Divorce Petition of Polly Fletcher asking for a divorce from her husband

Edmond Fletcher. (12 supporting signatures.)

Wilson 1822 106

Divorce Petition of David McNabb asking for a divorce for his wife

Margarette McNabb. Named in petition: William Owins. Statements

by John McInturff, Violet Swaner, Lucinda Dunkin & George

Slagle.

Carter 1822 107

Divorce Petition of Lewis Hill asking for a divorce from his wife Cyra Hill.

Statement of Cyra Hill declaring her marriage void.

1822 108

Divorce Petition of George Shearman asking for a divorce from his wife,

Milly Elizabeth Clinton Sherman. Statement of Milly Shearman

agreeing to a divorce. Statements of William Wood, Wilson M.

Sarrett & D. Minns. (60 supporting signatures.)

Humphreys 1822 109

Divorce Petition of Amey Harris asking for a divorce from her husband,

Andrew Harris. Named in petition: Peggy Howard. (40 supporting

signatures.)

Overton 1822 110

Divorce Petition of Reuben P. Graham asking for a divorce from his wife

Nancy Graham. (34 supporting signatures.)

Davidson 1822 111

Divorce Petition of Jane Painter asking for a divorce from her husband Jacob

P. Painter. Statements of William Stuffle & Elizabeth Miller.

Sullivan 1822 112

Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Ferguson Cardwell asking for a divorce from


Hall.

Washington 1822 113

Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Ogle asking for a divorce from her husband

James Ogle.

Bledsoe 1822 114

Divorce Petition of Jane Jones asking for a divorce from her husband



Sumner 1823 6

Divorce Statement of Rowland Hodges and Jacob Brown concerning petition


Sumner 1823 8

Divorce Petition of Derinda Stone for a divorce from her husband Lemuel

Stone. Statement by Charnel Russ & Avarilla Green Russ.

Maury 1823 21

Divorce Petition of Hopkins S. Turney asking for a divorce from his wife,


& Charles Lowery.

Marion 1823 66


Number

Divorce Petition of Judah Myers asking for a divorce from her husband, John

Myers. (27 supporting signatures.)

Williamson 1823 67

Divorce Petition of Nancy Jones Cooper asking for a divorce from her


1823 70

Divorce Petition of James J. Maxwell asking for a divorce from his wife,

Elizabeth Springfield Maxwell. Statements by Lydia Maxwell,

Elizabeth Maxwell & John W. Maxwell. (23 supporting signatures.)

Rutherford 1823 72

Divorce Petition of George Greer asking for a divorce from his wife, Rachel

Gely Greer. Named in petition: Brian Guin, (17 supporting

signatures.)

Stewart 1823 84

Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Williams asking for a divorce from her

husband, Nicholas Williams. Named in petition: Albert Hoas, her

first husband now deceased. (13 supporting signatures.)

Warren 1823 85

Divorce Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Fanny




Smith 1823 104

Divorce Petition of Henry Price asking for a divorce from his wife, Rynay



McMinn 1823 115

Divorce Petition of Mary Hooper asking for a divorce from her husband,

Clarender Hooper. Named in petition: Cynthia Merritt.

Perry 1823 129

Divorce Petition of Rawly Duncan asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary



Anderson 1823 152

Dodson, John Petition from McMinn County regarding John Dodson and land to

produce sugar.

McMinn 1823 111

Doherty, George Petition from Capt. Lawrence’s Company recommending George

Doherty & Nicholas Davis for Justice of the Peace. (327 signatures)

Jefferson 1822 11

Doherty, George

(General)

Petition of Robert Rhea asking for a quarter section of land in the

Hiwassee District. Notes his time in service with Colonel Williams,

General James White, General George Doherty and General Taylor.

Blount 1822 38

Donalson, Stokeley Petition of residents south of the French Broad and Holston Rivers



Land Law of 1806.

Blount 1822 3

Douglas, Jonathan Petition of Overton and Fentress Counties regarding the county line.

Named in petition: Jonathan Douglas. (Many signatures)

Fentress,

Overton

1823 128

Douglas, Jonathan Petition of Overton and Fentress Counties to correct the county lines

and to resituate the county seat. Named in petition: Jonathan

Douglas.

Fentress,

Overton

1823 131

Douthie, Ambrose Petitions from Stewart County recommending the following be

appointed as Justice of the Peace: John Lee for Captain Hogan’s

Company; Adam McGee for Captain Purtle’s Company; & John R.

Shultz, Stephen Smart, Ambrose Douthie & John Terrill.

Stewart 1823 150

Dowell, Archibald Petition of Bedford County asking that Archibald Dowell be

appointed as Justice of the Peace for Captain George Lander’s

Company to replace resigning John Thompson.

Bedford 1823 96

Doyal, John Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County Justices of the Peace.




John Doyal.

Knox 1822 9

Doyle, John L. Petition of William Babb asking for a divorce from his wife,




Robertson 1822 28

Duck River Petition of 49 citizens of Maury County asking that Richard


Maury 1823 44

Dugger, Lawson Petition of Lawson Goodwin asking his name be legally established.

(Born as Lawson Dugger.)

Carter 1823 97

Duncan, Mary Petition of Rawly Duncan asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary



Anderson 1823 152

Duncan, Rawly Petition of Rawly Duncan asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary



Anderson 1823 152

Dunkin, Lucinda Petition of David McNabb asking for a divorce for his wife

Margarette McNabb. Named in petition: William Owins. Statements

by John McInturff, Violet Swaner, Lucinda Dunkin & George

Slagle.

Carter 1822 107

Dunlap, Robert Petition of Sheriff David Richardson asking compensation for

posting reward for escaped criminal, Robert Dunlap. Named in

petition: Mitchell Marcum, Gov. McMinn & Gilles Edwards.

Statements by Thomas Peterson & A. N. Montgomery.

Campbell 1822 51

Durham, Joseph Petition of Joseph Durham regarding a land entry. Perry 1823 91

Durham, Thomas Petition from Sumner County asking that Thomas Durham be

allowed to peddle goods and liquor without a license.

Sumner 1823 7

Dyer, Abram Petition of Joel J. Dyer regarding a Deed of Conveyance. Named in


Smith 1822 54

Dyer, Joel J. Petition of Joel J. Dyer regarding a Deed of Conveyance. Named in


Smith 1822 54

Dyer, John Petition of Joel J. Dyer regarding a Deed of Conveyance. Named in


Smith 1822 54

East Tenn. College Petition of the trustees of East Tennessee College asking their share

of income from school lands to help with construction of buildings.

Knox 1822 33

Edmundson, Robert Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll







Gibson,

Madison,

Carroll

1823 139

Edwards, Gilles Petition of Sheriff David Richardson asking compensation for

posting reward for escaped criminal, Robert Dunlap. Named in

petition: Mitchell Marcum, Gov. McMinn & Gilles Edwards.

Statements by Thomas Peterson & A. N. Montgomery.

Campbell 1822 51

Elk River Petition asking that Joseph and John Greer be permitted to build a


Lincoln 1823 122

English, Matthew Petition of George Gordon asking permission to build a toll bridge


Roane 1822 39

Espey, William Petition of William Espey regarding a land grant in West Tenn.

Named in petition: Barnard P. Brown. Statement of John P. Thomas.

Madison 1822 76

Essary, John Petition from Perry County regarding land claim of John Essary. Perry 1823 90

Estate Settlement Petition of Elizabeth Saunders asking permission to administrate

deceased husband’s estate.

Robertson 1822 117

Estate Settlement Petition from White County asking that Thomas Little be heir to

estate of brother, William Little.

White 1823 89

Estate Settlement Petition for John West & Hugh Montgomery, administrators of the

estate of Robert Brooks, asking permission to sell estate and

distributes funds as his will directs. Will of Mr. Brooks included.

Franklin 1823 103

Etter, (Captain) Petition of Anderson County asking that Tobias Peters be appointed

as Justice of the Peace for Captain Etter’s Company caused by

resignation of Douglass Oliver.

Anderson 1823 148

Eury, Francis Petition of James Barkley asking compensation for a barn burned


Eury.

Warren 1823 63

Ewing, A. B. Petition of John Harrison asking to retail without a license.



Williamson 1823 76


Number

Farmer, Fanny Allen Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Fanny




Smith 1823 104

Farmer, John Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Fanny




Smith 1823 104

Fees, Constable Petition of John Kennedy asking reimbursement for constable fees in

the case of State of Tenn. vs. William Matthew and State of Tenn.

vs. Pegga Lockard.

Lawrence 1823 31

Fees, Juror’s Petition from Grainger County asking to raise juror’s fees. Grainger 1823 26

Fees, Justice of the

Peace

Petition from Sumner County asking a law be passed allowing fees

for those serving as Justice of the Peace.

Sumner 1822 86

Fentress County Petition from Warren and Fentress Counties regarding the upkeep of

a certain road by William Rainy and Company. (See also 1823-120

& 1823-130)

Warren,

Fentress

1823 127

Fentress County,

boundaries

Petition of Overton and Fentress Counties regarding the county line.

Named in petition: Jonathan Douglas. (Many signatures)

Fentress,

Overton

1823 128

Fentress County,

boundaries

Petition of Overton and Fentress Counties to correct the county lines

and to resituate the county seat. Named in petition: Jonathan

Douglas.

Fentress,

Overton

1823 131

Ferry Petition asking that public ferries be required to carry people to

worship on Sunday free of charge.

1822 89

Finley, John Petition of William S. Scott regarding occupant claim on property




Blount 1822 8

Fisk, Moses The survey opinion of Moses Fisk concerning Tennessee Virginia

State Line.

1823 137

Fite, Thomas Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll







Gibson,

Madison,

Carroll

1823 139

Fletcher, Edmond Petition of Polly Fletcher asking for a divorce from her husband


Wilson 1822 106

Fletcher, Lewis Petition of Hopkins S. Turney asking for a divorce from his wife,


& Charles Lowery.

Marion 1823 66

Fletcher, Polly Petition of Polly Fletcher asking for a divorce from her husband


Wilson 1822 106

Floyd, Jonathan Petition from Lincoln County asking that a part of their land be



Bedford,

Lincoln

1822 22

Force, Albert B. Petition from Western District (Henry County) asking to form a new





Henry,

Weakley

1823 138

Force, Albert B. Petition of West Tennessee Territorial citizens asking Joseph

Wilson, John R. Shutz, Stephen Smart, James McNeely, Albert B.

Force, Robert Wills, John Terrell, Thomas Adams & Elijah Standlye

be appointed as Justices of the Peace.

1823 146

Foute, Daniel B. Petition asking that Daniel B. Foute be appointed as Notary Public. Blount 1823 110

Franklin County, roads Petition from Franklin County to authorize Mr. George Casserton to

cut a turnpike road.

Franklin 1823 46

Franklin, David Petition of Isaac H. Ward regarding land west of the Tenn. River.



1823 11

French Broad River Petition of residents south of the French Broad and Holston Rivers



Land Law of 1806.

Blount 1822 3

Fulton, Thomas Petition of Thomas Fulton regarding land. Named in petition: Elijah



Smith 1822 92

Fulton, William Petition of Thomas Fulton regarding land. Named in petition: Elijah



Smith 1822 92

Gamble, Charles

(Sheriff)

Petition asking relief for Charles Gamble, Sheriff of Hamilton

County.

Hamilton 1822 70

Ganbery, Patsay Petition of Henry Price asking for a divorce from his wife, Rynay



McMinn 1823 115

Garland, Samuel Petition of Samuel Garland regarding a lost land warrant. Named in


Rutherford 1822 91

Gibbs, John Petition of Rawly Duncan asking for a divorce from his wife, Mary



Anderson 1823 152

Gibbs, William Petition asking a duplicate Land Grant be issued to William Gibbs.



Knox 1822 7

Gibson County Petition of those residing north of Madison County & west of Carroll







Gibson,

Madison,

Carroll

1823 139

Gideon, Roger Petition of Roger Gideon regarding a land grant or other relief for

Revolutionary War service. Named in petition: Gen. Clarke.

Roane 1823 79

Giger, George Petition from the Trustee of Pine Chapel Meeting House, a

Methodist Episcopal Church, asking for land to build a school on.

Named in petition: George Giger & Chester Sobly.

Jefferson 1823 52

Gillespie, Allen

(Justice)

Petition of Greene County Justices of the Peace in support of Justice

Allen Gillespie. Joshua Rayston had asked for Gillespie

impeachment.

Greene 1822 55

Gillespie, George Petition of William Dickerson, William K. Vance and George



Greene 1823 80

Gillespie, George Petition of Samuel Norwood, Albert Carr and John Scott regarding a


Gillespie.

Franklin 1823 99

Gillespie, James Petition of Thomas Fulton regarding land. Named in petition: Elijah



Smith 1822 92

Goodwin, Lawson Petition of Lawson Goodwin asking his name be legally established.

(Born as Lawson Dugger.)

Carter 1823 97

Gordon, George Petition of George Gordon asking permission to build a toll bridge


Roane 1822 39

Gordon, John (Captain) Petition of Hartwell Miles asking land for services in Indian Wars.



Baldridge.

Davidson 1823 78

Gossage, William Petition of Henry Price asking for a divorce from his wife, Rynay



McMinn 1823 115


Number

Graham, Charles Petition of William Kinny regarding land. Statements by John

Reeves and Charles Graham. (37 supporting signatures.)

Perry 1823 20

Graham, Nancy Petition of Reuben P. Graham asking for a divorce from his wife


Davidson 1822 111

Graham, Reuben P. Petition of Reuben P. Graham asking for a divorce from his wife


Davidson 1822 111

Grainger County Petition asking that a new county be formed by taking parts of



Anderson,

Campbell,

Claiborne,

Grainger,

Knox

1823 95

Graves, George

(Captain)

Memorandum of vacancies for Knox County Justices of the Peace.




John Doyal.

Knox 1822 9

Gray, Scott Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land claims by heirs of




Tipton.

Maury 1823 51

Gray, Thomas Tax Statements for the years 1821, 1822 from Thomas Gray, Sheriff

of Henry County.

Henry 1823 35

Gray, Thomas Petition of Thomas Gray asking refund of over paid taxes. Henry 1823 61

Green, Joseph, General Petition by the heirs of General Joseph Green regarding a North

Carolina land grant issued to him.

1823 106

Green, Nathan Petition of Nathan Green for Elizabeth Pack, an Indian woman,



Lowry.

Marion 1823 41

Greene County, court

house

Petition of William Dickerson, William K. Vance and George



Greene 1823 80

Greer, George Petition of George Greer asking for a divorce from his wife, Rachel


signatures.)

Stewart 1823 84

Greer, John Petition asking that Joseph and John Greer be permitted to build a


Lincoln 1823 122

Greer, Joseph Statement of Joseph Greer regarding land claims of Andrew and


1822 102

Greer, Joseph Petition asking that Joseph and John Greer be permitted to build a


Lincoln 1823 122

Greer, Rachel Gely Petition of George Greer asking for a divorce from his wife, Rachel


signatures.)

Stewart 1823 84

Grooms, James Petition asking that James Grooms be restored to full rights of

citizenship.

Bedford 1822 17

Guilford County Petition from citizens West of Hardin County asking they be

organized as a new county to be known as Guilford County. (137

signatures)

Hardin,

Guilford

1823 71

Guin, Brian Petition of George Greer asking for a divorce from his wife, Rachel


signatures.)

Stewart 1823 84

Halbert, William Petition of Alex M. Swenney regarding a piece of land. Named in

petition: Daniel Cherry, George Mitchell & William Halbert.

Hardin 1823 30

Hall, Easter Petition of Elizabeth Ferguson Cardwell asking for a divorce from


Hall.

Washington 1822 113

Hall, Roswell Petition of Elizabeth Ferguson Cardwell asking for a divorce from


Hall.

Washington 1822 113

Hamilton, Joseph Letter from Joseph Hamilton to Jacob Peck regarding the

appointment of two Justice of Peace in Jefferson County.

Jefferson 1822 35

Hammons, John Petition of William Campbell asking for a divorce from his wife


signatures.)

Cocke 1822 96

Hardeman County Petition of citizens living below Madison County asking that they be

organized as a new county. (Hardeman County)

Hardeman 1823 16

Hardeman, Thomas A report of Thomas Hardeman of the resignation of Pleasant Russell,

Berry Nolen, William Logan, Samuel Wells, Francis Jackson,

Hinckey Petway, Owen T. Watkins & David Mason as Justices of

the Peace.

Williamson 1822 85

Hardin County Petition from citizens West of Hardin County asking they be

organized as a new county to be known as Guilford County. (137

signatures)

Hardin,

Guilford

1823 71

Harpeth River Memorial of Montgomery Bell asking loan of $12,000.00 to finance

iron works on Harpeth River. Report of committee recommending

denial of the loan.

Dickson 1822 47

Harris, Amey Petition of Amey Harris asking for a divorce from her husband,


signatures.)

Overton 1822 110

Harris, Andrew Petition of Amey Harris asking for a divorce from her husband,


signatures.)

Overton 1822 110

Harris, Archibald Petition of Sally Cook asking for a divorce from her husband John F.




Rutherford 1822 93

Harris, Richard Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land claims by heirs of




Tipton.

Maury 1823 51

Harris, Thomas A. Petition of Sally Cook asking for a divorce from her husband John F.




Rutherford 1822 93

Harrison, John Petition of John Harrison asking to hawk and peddle liquor without a

license.

Williamson 1822 83

Harrison, John Petition of John Harrison asking to retail without a license.



Williamson 1823 76

Hasten, Benjamin Petition of Sally Cook asking for a divorce from her husband John F.




Rutherford 1822 93

Hawkins County, road Petition from Hawkins & Sullivan Counties regarding repair and

upkeep of a certain road & bridge.

Hawkins,

Sullivan

1823 119

Hawkins, James Petition of James Hawkins asking relief by way of piece of land for

his Revolutionary War service.

Roane 1823 83

Henderson County,

boundaries

Deposition of George W. Oliver as given to Henry H. Brown from

Rutherford County regarding running of County line for

Henderson/Perry Counties.

Rutherford,

Perry,

Henderson

1823 112

Hendricks, Edom Petition of Edom Hendricks asking compensation for a gun

impounded for military use. Named in petition: Major General John

Cocke & Captain John Netherton.

1822 27


Number

Henry County Petition from Western District (Henry County) asking to form a new





Henry,

Weakley

1823 138

Hickman County Petition from citizens of Cane Creek regarding the southern line of

Hickman County and the location of the County seat.

Hickman 1822 32

Hickman County Petition of 193 citizens of Hickman County regarding the location of

the county seat.

Hickman 1822 94

Hickman County,

boundaries

Petition from citizens of Cane Creek regarding the southern line of

Hickman County and the location of the County seat.

Hickman 1822 32

Hickman County,

boundaries

Petition from the town of Vernon concerning boundary line of

Hickman and Dickson Counties and other grievances.

Hickman,

Dickson

1822 58

Hickman County, court

house

Petition from commissioners of Hickman County asking to sell the

old court house in the town of Vernon.

Hickman 1823 37

Hill, Alexander

(Esquire)

Petition of Stephen Mitchell asking relief from judgment in suit of

William DeLoach. Named in petition: Alexander Hill, Esquire.

Warren 1823 23

Hill, Cyra Petition of Lewis Hill asking for a divorce from his wife Cyra Hill.


1822 108

Hill, Lewis Petition of Lewis Hill asking for a divorce from his wife Cyra Hill.


1822 108

Hiwassee District Petition of land owners on the Little Tennessee River asking land

preference to adjoining land across the River in the Hiwassee

District.

Blount 1822 13

Hiwassee District Petition of Robert Rhea asking for a quarter section of land in the

Hiwassee District. Notes his time in service with Colonel Williams,

General James White, General George Doherty and General Taylor.

Blount 1822 38

Hiwassee District Petition of citizens who purchased land in Hiwassee District prior to

establishment of Indian Reservation.

McMinn 1822 41

Hiwassee District Petition of Margaret Cunningham asking title to a portion of land in



McMinn 1822 78

Hiwassee District Petition of 275 citizens of Monroe County asking land purchase

preference in Hiwassee District.

Monroe 1822 81

Hiwassee District Petition of Sally Davis asking for land in Hiwassee District. Jefferson,

Greene

1823 113

Hiwassee District Petition of William Mitchell, John McElhiney & Anthony Dibbrell

concerning land for a lead mine in the Hiwassee District.

McMInn 1823 117

Hoas, Albert Petition of Elizabeth Williams asking for a divorce from her

husband, Nicholas Williams. Named in petition: Albert Hoas, her

first husband now deceased. (13 supporting signatures.)

Warren 1823 85

Hobson, Adcock Petition of John Farmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Fanny




Smith 1823 104

Hodges, Rowland Statement of Rowland Hodges and Jacob Brown concerning petition


Sumner 1823 8

Hogan, (Captain) Petitions from Stewart County recommending the following be

appointed as Justice of the Peace: John Lee for Captain Hogan’s

Company; Adam McGee for Captain Purtle’s Company; & John R.

Shultz, Stephen Smart, Ambrose Douthie & John Terrill.

Stewart 1823 150

Hold, Harrison F.

(Jailer)

Petition of Harrison F. Hold, asking compensation for expenses

while serving as Warren County jailer.

Warren 1823 60

Holland, Richard Petition of George Caperton regarding a turnpike road. Statement by


Franklin 1823 18

Hollett, (Captain) Petition of Dr. Howson Kenner asking land compensation for service

in Revolutionary War. Named in petition: Gen. Marlow, Captain

Vincent, Captain Hollett & Thomas Williams.

Hawkins 1823 135

Holston River Petition of residents south of the French Broad and Holston Rivers



Land Law of 1806.

Blount 1822 3

Holston River Petition from Sullivan County regarding Adam Boyd and his dam on

the Holston River.

Sullivan 1823 121

Hooper, Clarender Petition of Mary Hooper asking for a divorce from her husband,


Perry 1823 129

Hooper, Mary Petition of Mary Hooper asking for a divorce from her husband,


Perry 1823 129

Hopkins, Neal Petition of Hartwell Miles asking land for services in Indian Wars.



Baldridge.

Davidson 1823 78

Horgett, Frederick Petition of Amos Johnson concerning land claims by heirs of




Tipton.

Maury 1823 51

Horton, John Petition of Captain Abraham Stow’s Company recommending

William R. Asher & John Horton be appointed as Justice of the

Peace.

Henry 1823 149

Houston, James Petition of James Houston showing claims for ammunition and

supplies procured by him to protect Houston Station during Indian

War of 1788 by order of Colonel Daniel Kennedy.

Blount 1823 153

Houston, James Jr. Petition from John Houston,Sr., Robert Houston, John Houston, Jr.,

and James Houston, Jr. asking a turnpike road be built from

Maryville Tennessee to the Tuckeseegee River in North Carolina.

Blount 1822 5

Houston, John Sr. Petition from John Houston,Sr., Robert Houston, John Houston, Jr.,



Blount 1822 5

Houston, Jorn Jr. Petition from John Houston,Sr., Robert Houston, John Houston, Jr.,



Blount 1822 5

Houston, Robert Petition from John Houston,Sr., Robert Houston, John Houston, Jr.,



Blount 1822 5

Howard, Peggy Petition of Amey Harris asking for a divorce from her husband,


signatures.)

Overton 1822 110

Howard, Thomas Petition of Elisha C. Crisp and Alex Miller requesting release as

securities for debt of Thomas Howard.

Lawrence 1822 48

Huff, Daniel Petition of Daniel Huff, Edward Rily, James Overton & John

Overton asking for land to build a salt works.

Claiborne 1823 39

Hughes, James Petition asking that James Hughes be pardoned from perjury charge. Williamson 1822 88

Hughes, William Petition of William S. Scott regarding occupant claim on property




Blount 1822 8

Hulme, Susan Childress Petition of Susan Childress Hulme asking to be free of debts of her


Williamson 1822 61

Hulme, Thomas Petition of Susan Childress Hulme asking to be free of debts of her


Williamson 1822 61

Hulse, James P. (Brig.

Major)

Affidavit of Brig. Major James P. Hulse concerning mileage traveled

for service with First Brigade of Tennessee Militia.

Sullivan 1823 118

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