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Tennessee Petitions 1829

Name or Subject Description County Year Petition

Number

Adams, Martin Petition of Martin Adams asking permission to peddle without a

license.

Bedford 1829 178

Adkins, John (Jailer) Petition of John Adkins, jailer of Blount County, asking a law be

passed providing relief to jailers for the expenses of keeping

prisoners in their jails.

Blount 1829 164

Adoption Petition of Willie Tilly asking permission to adopt Jesse Regan as

his son.

Sumner 1829 74

Agnew, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Agnew’s Company recommending Samuel West

be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Joseph

Clarke.

Sevier 1829 283

Alexander, A. R. Affidavit of Thomas Taylor regarding a land grant. Also named: A.

R. Alexander, Polk & Porter, and Hugh Dunlap.

Tipton 1829 160

Alexander, Stephen Petition from Lincoln County recommending Captain Benjamin W.

D. Carty be appointed as a Justice of the Peace. Named in petition:

W. M. Mason, Francis Porterfield, and Stephen Alexander.

Lincoln 1829 123c

(page 14)

Alexandria, TN Petition from the Town of Alexandria asking a repeal of the law

incorporating town and permission to hold new elections.

Smith 1829 154

Allen, John L. Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered

in the trial of William Fore. Named in petition: Samuel B. Meredith,

John Tissel, John L. Allen, Dudley Jinings, and Judge Humphries.

Statements by John Weeks, Jr., Joseph Williams, Alford Gardener,

Samuel B. Meredith and John Jinkins.

Weakley 1829 158

Allen, William Petition from Capt. Hosea Jameson’s Company recommending

William A. Johnson be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace

resigning William Allen.

Maury 1829 234

Anderson, James P. Petition of Fames P. Anderson asking to hawk and peddle without a

license.

1829 63

Anderson, Robert M. Statements from Robert M. Anderson regarding compensation for

legal services.

Knox 1829 67

Anderson, Sam

(Captain)

Petitions from Wilson County militia officers regarding militia

musters. Named in petition: 17th and 72nd Regiments, Sam

Anderson’s Company.

Wilson 1829 48

Anderson, William

(Court Clerk)

Petition from Mary Ford asking for a divorce from her husband,

Loid Ford. Named in petition: Fredric Branstetter, her father. (8

supporting signatures) Statement of William Anderson, Clerk of the

Circuit Court of Sullivan County. Enoch Ford named in statement.

(See also Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 270, Section 1, pages

244, 245 - privilege of Feme Sole granted to a Mary Ford.)

Sullivan 1829 262

Andrew, (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of

John L. Lowe, Joseph B. Johns, Herby Cook, Edmund Tenison,

Donal Bradefeel, John Nichols, Thomas S. Rucker, Jessie Sikes,

John Jacobs, William McMurry and John W. Connelly as Justice of

the Peace. Also named in these petitions: Capt. Newman, Capt.

Palmer, Capt. Fagoner, Capt. Andrew, Capt. James Foster, Capt. J.

L. Hoover, Capt. James Pace, Thomas Nash and Joel Smith.

Rutherford 1829 147

Anthony, Henry Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert

Barr, Henry Anthony, Robert Davis and Pascal Head for Justice of

the Peace. Named in Petition: Capt. John Jackson, Capt. Jeremiah

Saroen and Capt. Byrus.

Sumner 1829 285

Argo, Josiah Petition from Capt. John Lawler’s Company recommending Josiah

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

Absilum Brown

Warren 1829 114

Arms, James Petition recommending James Arms and William Brown for a

turnpike road charter. Named in petition: John Brown, Jesse Lincoln,

and Wesly Fancher.

Bledsoe,

White

1829 95

Armstrong, John Petition of John Armstrong asking relief from the remaining

payments on his land in the Hiwassee District. (108 supporting

signatures.) (See also 1829-291)

McMinn 1829 289

Armstrong, John Follow up Petition of John Armstrong regarding relief from payment

for land. (See also 1829-289)

McMinn 1829 291

Armstrong, William Petition of Capt. Looney’s Company asking Philip S. Hale be

appointed as Justice of the Peace to fill vacancy of William

Armstrong.

Hawkins 1829 266

Arnold, Nathan Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service

across the Tennessee River. Also asking that Jessee Cannady,

Nathan Arnold, West Wood, Joseph Brown, John Shelton and Green

B. Roadin serve as ferry commissioners. Named in petition: John

Reeves’ ferry.

Perry 1829 239

Arnold, Thomas Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg.,

nominating Andrew S. Edwards for Justice of the Peace. Named in

petition: William Gosset, Stephen Lynch, Turney Norman, Thomas

Arnold and McKinney Pearce.

Rutherford 1829 73

Ashburn, Martin Petition of Jesse Riggs regarding land. Named in petition: Martin

Ashburn.

Lincoln 1829 90

Atkinson, Elizabeth Petition of Rhoda Jones asking for a divorce from her husband,

Lewis Jones. Statements of Nelly Groom, Asa Johnston, John W.

Simpson, and Elizabeth Atkinson.

Fentress 1829 136

Augusta College Petition from trustees of Augusta College of the Methodist Episcopal

Church asking to remain exempt from state taxes.

1829 180

Austin, John (Jailer) Petition of John Austin asking for fees as jailer. Named in Petition:

Absoum Peake. Statements of Archibald R. Turk, Barnard Seay,

James Earle, and Spencer Beavers.

McMinn 1829 155

Bailey, William (Jailer) Statements of William Bailey for jailer fees incurred during the court

session at Reynoldsburg.

Humphreys 1829 202

Baker, James Petition asking that the name of an illegitimate child of James Baker

and Janny Madden be changed from James Madden to James Baker

and become his legal heir.

Campbell 1829 141

Barbers, (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R,

Matthews, Daniel M. Stewart, Thomas Sanders, and Greer Lannum

be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petitions: Capt.

Palmer, Capt. Barbers and Capt. William Johns.

Rutherford 1829 148

Barker, A. M. Petition of A. M. Barker regarding a law for the construction of a

bridge and the impact on his ferry.

Montgomery 1829 157

Barnes, John L. (Jailer) Petition from Hardin County asking relief for John L. Barnes, jailor.

Named in petition: James Meredith, Edward M. Carlisle, John

Carlisle and William Stout.

Hardin 1829 206

Barnes, John L. (Jailer) Petition of John L. Barnes asking for jailor’s fees for keeping James

Meredith, Edward M. Carlisle, John Carlisle and William Stout.

Hardin 1829 207

Barnett, Jesse Petition of Julius C. N. Robertson regarding a land entry. Named in

petition: Jesse Barnett and Thomas J. Hardeman.

Hardeman 1829 208

Barr, Robert Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert




Sumner 1829 285

Bassil, Samuel (free

man of color)

Petition of Joshua Thurman asking that Samuel Bassil (a free man of

color) be allowed to prove his accounts. (98 supporting signatures.)

Hardeman 1829 107

Beabson, John Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John

Ellis on French Broad River. Named in petition: Edward George,

Thomas Jordan and Samuel Boggas.

Sevier 1829 128

Beals, Rob’t. Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John

Britton. Named in petition: Anguish McKiver, her father. Statements

by: A. Hayes, James Boals, Donald McIver, Rob’t. Boals and John

James.

Haywood 1829 284

Beavers, Spencer Petition of John Austin asking for fees as jailer. Named in Petition:



McMinn 1829 155


Number

Been, Robert Petition of David Proffitt concerning purchase of land from the heirs

of Robert Been.

Grainger 1829 287

Bell, Montgomery Petition of Montgomery Bell offering the state an opportunity to buy

land known as “The Narrows of Harpeth.”

Dickson 1829 235

Benton, James Petition from Robertson County asking James Benton be permitted

to hawk and peddle without a license.

Robertson 1829 61

Betts, Wiatt Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and

his section of the turnpike road from Dresden to Mills Point. Named

in petition: Benjamin Totten, John Charlton, John Jenkins, Robert

Powell, Jacob Yeocham, Wiatt Betts and Benjamin Bondurant.

Weakley 1829 31

Bevins, Edward H. D. Petition from Capt. Jessee Smith’s Company recommending Edward

H. D. Bevins be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named:

William Ladderdare.

Hamilton 1829 184

Birdsong Creek Petition asking that William Mothershed be permitted to build a mill

on Birdsong Creek.

Humphreys 1829 241

Blair, Jane Petitions of Jane Blair & John Carmichael regarding a ferry landing

on the Tenn. River. Record of Roane County Court Action included

in folder.

Roane 1829 294

Blair, John Petition of Elias Cray Jones and Phillip Broyle, two free Negroes,

asking to prove their accounts. Supporting statement of John Blair.

1829 22

Blake, Hugh M. Petition from Lincoln County concerning school lands. Named in

petition: Hugh M. Blake, school commissioner.

Lincoln 1829 123b

(page 12)

Blalock, Jeremiah Petition of Elijah Robinson asking relief from assault and battery

fine levied against him by Jeremiah Blalock. Statements by trial

jurors, John Hank, Stan H. Miller and William Trotter. (135

supporting signatures.)

Sevier 1829 146

Boals, James Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John



James.

Haywood 1829 284

Boggas, Samuel Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John



Sevier 1829 128

Boie, Gilbert Petition of Gilbert Boie concerning land in the Congressional

District. Named in petition: John Tyler, Lamuel McCornal and

James Oliver.

Maury 1829 247

Bondurant, Benjamin Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and




Weakley 1829 31

Boundaries, Gallatin,

TN

Petition from the town of Gallatin asking the corporation size be

reduced to original limits.

Sumner 1829 51

Boundaries, Kentucky

& Tennessee

Petition from Stewart County regarding county line with Trigg

County, Kentucky.

Stewart 1829 5

Boundaries, Sixth

Solicitorial District

Petition from attorneys of the 6th Solicitorial District asking the

district be divided.

Warren 1829 69

Bounty, Wolf Certification that Z. Melon was due bounty payment for killing a

wolf.

Shelby 1829 200

Bounty, Wolf Receipt for William Dyes to receive bounty for killing a wolf. Haywood 1829 248

Bowman, Causbey Petition of Causbey Bowman asking for a divorce from his wife,

Elizabeth Howard Bowman. Named in petition: James Howard.

Statement by Isaac Taylor.

White 1829 108

Bowman, Elizabeth

Howard

Petition of Causbey Bowman asking for a divorce from his wife,



White 1829 108

Boyd, Elisha Petition of the Heirs of Richard Sparks regarding disputed land.

Named in petition: John Sevier, James Hardin, James Goodin and

Elisha Boyd.

Hardin 1829 102

Boyers, Margaret Petition of Michel Boyers asking for a divorce from his wife

Margaret Boyers.

Claiborne 1829 171

Boyers, Michel Petition of Michel Boyers asking for a divorce from his wife

Margaret Boyers.

Claiborne 1829 171

Bradefeel, Donal Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of







Rutherford 1829 147

Bradford, Thomas L. Petitions from Jackson County recommending that John McCarver

and Houston Miller be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named

in petition: Thomas L. Bradford, Capt. John Stafford, and Capt.

James W. Parrish.

Jackson 1829 152

Bradshaw, (Captain) Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss,

John Walker, John Henderson, Joseph Powell and Merryman Payne

be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Capt.

Ottinger, Col. Crawford, Capt. Bradshaw and Capt. John Davies.

Greene 1829 267

Branner, George Petition from Jefferson County to remove obstructions to navigation

on the French Broad River. Named in petition: Col. Hamilton,

Michael Branner, George Branner, Mr. Hoskins and Mr. Gilbreath.

Jefferson 1829 129

Branner, Michael Petition from Jefferson County to remove obstructions to navigation



Jefferson 1829 129

Branstetter, Fredric Petition from Mary Ford asking for a divorce from her husband,






Sullivan 1829 262

Brayhill, John Petition from Campbell County asking that Allen McDonald be

allowed to open a turnpike road from the Kentucky line to Walles

Butlers in Morgan County. Also asking that John Reed, Isaac Reed,

John Brayhill, Michall Robins and John Triplette be appointed as

road commissioners.

Campbell 1829 236a

Brewington, James Petition of Sarah Brewington asking for a divorce from husband,

James Brewington. Named in petition: Samuel Willson. (See Private

Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 304, page 278)

Jefferson 1829 137

Brewington, Sarah Petition of Sarah Brewington asking for a divorce from husband,



Jefferson 1829 137

Bridge Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and




Weakley 1829 31

Bridge Petition of Richard A. Forrest and wife Lucy asking that Martin

Earls and Edby Harrrison not be permitted to build a toll bridge

across Collins River. Named in petition: Joseph England.

Warren 1829 40

Bridge Petition from Sumner County asking that a charter for an additional

bridge crossing the Cumberland River at Nashville be denied.

Sumner 1829 43

Bridge Petition of Joseph Smith to build a bridge and turnpike road. McNairy 1829 92

Bridge Petition from Warren County asking that Asa Hill be permitted to

build a toll bridge across Collins River.

Warren 1829 96

Bridge Petition of A. M. Barker regarding a law for the construction of a


Montgomery 1829 157


Number

Bridge Petition of John Roberts asking compensation for damage done to

wagon and team, merchandise and his son Wilson L. Roberts when

they fell with bridge at Nashville. Named in petition Nashville

Bridge Company. Folder also contains a subscription list, certificate

of Dr. John Shelby, statement of Henry D. Wise and a letter of Col.

Hynes.

Davidson 1829 223

Bridge Petition of Gideon Morgan concerning land for a bridge across

Hiwassee River opposite Calhoun.

McMinn 1829 264

Britton, John Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John



James.

Haywood 1829 284

Britton, Sarah Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John



James.

Haywood 1829 284

Brizendine, Young P. Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah

Woodall. (34 supporting signatures.) Statement by Samuel Cochran,

William Hall, Young P. Brizendine, Curiel Keen and William

McConabay.

Sumner 1829 71

Brook, John Ben Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a

Williamson County court decision. Statements by: Luther Brown,

Benjamin Leigh, Lavin Cator, Neal Hopkins and John Ben Brook.

Also named: Richard A. Brown.

Williamson 1829 49

Brooks, Henry Petitions from Henry Brooks & Samuel Martin asking assistance in

promoting the silk worm and production of silk in Tennessee.

Suggested test locations: Tennessee Female Schools.

Smith 1829 172

Browder, John Receipts of land payments for same land entry by John Browder and

Richard Hyton.

Monroe 1829 220

Brown, (General) Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released

from road work. Named in petition: Gen. John W. Simpson, Jesse

Lincoln, William Seymour, Gen. Brown, George Gordon, Randolph

Ross, Ruebin Ross and Col. Thomas Eastland.

White 1829 42

Brown, Absilum Petition from Capt. John Lawler’s Company recommending Josiah


Absilum Brown

Warren 1829 114

Brown, Benjamin Petition of Benjamin Brown regarding land. 1829 299

Brown, Ephraim Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a




Williamson 1829 49

Brown, George (County

Register)

Petition of George Brown, register of Greene County, regarding

change of the location of his office.

Greene 1829 15

Brown, Isaac Petition from White County to dissolve present charter of turnpike

road leading from Sparta to Pikeville or the appointment of

commissioners to oversee the maintenance of the road. Named in

petition: Isaac Brown, William Klail, and Isham Klail.

White 1829 8

Brown, James Petition from Monroe County recommending James Brown for a

pension.

Monroe 1829 250

Brown, John Petition recommending James Arms and William Brown for a


and Wesly Fancher.

Bledsoe,

White

1829 95

Brown, John (Captain) Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s

Company, William Jones from Capt. Longs Company and James

Perry for Capt. James Gibson’s Company be appointed as Justice of

the Peace. Also named: Thomas K. Gordon, and B. R. White.

Giles 1829 62

Brown, Joseph Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service




Reeves’ ferry.

Perry 1829 239

Brown, Luther Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a




Williamson 1829 49

Brown, Richard A. Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a




Williamson 1829 49

Brown, William Petition recommending James Arms and William Brown for a


and Wesly Fancher.

Bledsoe,

White

1829 95

Broyle, Phillip (free

Negro)

Petition of Elias Cray Jones and Phillip Broyle, two free Negroes,


1829 22

Buchanan, John W. Petition from John W. Buchanan asking for a divorce from his wife,

Obedience Buchanan. Statements of John W. O’Neal and John T.

Neil.

Bedford 1829 213

Buchanan, Obedience Petition from John W. Buchanan asking for a divorce from his wife,


Neil.

Bedford 1829 213

Burk, Jacob Petition of Thomas H. Perkins concerning land. Named in petition: J.

Porter, and the heirs of Jacob Burk.

Williamson 1829 39

Burk, Robert Petition asking that Wesley Fransher be permitted to build a turnpike

road from Alexander Lowerys in Bledsoe County to Robert Burks

Crab Orchard. (70 supporting signatures) Statement of Peter

Hoodenpyl, surveyor.

Bledsoe,

Roane, White,

Morgan

Overton

1829 261

Butler, Urciller Lawson Petition of William Butler asking for a divorce from his wife,

Urciller Lawson Butler. Statements of Urciller Butler relinquishing

all claims, Jos. Callaway and Akillis Slapp.

Monroe 1829 221

Butler, Walles Petition from Campbell County asking that Allen McDonald be




road commissioners.

Campbell 1829 236a

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



Monroe 1829 221

Byers, Nicholas Petition of David Rupell, Nicholas Byers, and Arthur H. Henly of

the Unicoi Turnpike Co. regarding land entries in the Hiwassee

District. Also named: John Lowry.

1829 182

Byrom, Henry Petition from Capt. Major’s Company asking that the home of Henry

Byrom be established as a voting precinct. Named in petition: Daniel

Muce.

Franklin 1829 34

Byrus, (Captain) Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert




Sumner 1829 285

Cain, John Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross

Cumberland Mountain. Named in petition: Reubin Ross. Statements

of John Cain, Jesse Lincoln, George Gordon, James Whiteley, John

Paine and J. W. Simpson.

White 1829 86

Caldwell, David Petition from school commissioners Moses McSpadden, John

Duggan, Robert Gregory, David Caldwell, William James and

William Kimbraugh regarding compensation for their services.

Monroe 1829 196

Callaway, Jos. Petition of William Butler asking for a divorce from his wife,



Monroe 1829 221


Number

Canal Petition to the U. S. Congress asking that the Tennessee River &

Mobile Bay be connected by a canal or railroad.

1829 21

Cannady, Jessee Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service




Reeves’ ferry.

Perry 1829 239

Cappo, Shadrack Petition from Warren County recommending Daniel Parkhurst be

appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Shadrack

Cappo

Warren 1829 115

Cardwell, Robert Petition of Grainger County asking that Robert Cardwell be

permitted to hawk and peddle without a license.

Grainger 1829 226

Carey, Patrick Petition from Patrick Carey asking compensation for publications of

land sale ads in the “Knoxville Intelligence.”

Knox 1829 277

Carlisle, Edward M. Petition from Hardin County asking relief for John L. Barnes, jailor.



Hardin 1829 206

Carlisle, Edward M. Petition of John L. Barnes asking for jailor’s fees for keeping James


Hardin 1829 207

Carlisle, John Petition from Hardin County asking relief for John L. Barnes, jailor.



Hardin 1829 206

Carlisle, John Petition of John L. Barnes asking for jailor’s fees for keeping James


Hardin 1829 207

Carmichael, John Petitions of Jane Blair & John Carmichael regarding a ferry landing

on the Tenn. River. Record of Roane County Court Action included

in folder.

Roane 1829 294

Carrollville, TN Petition from Wayne County asking the Seat of Justice be removed

from Waynesboro to Carrollville.

Wayne 1829 130

Carty, Benjamin W. D.,

(Captain)

Petition from Lincoln County recommending Captain Benjamin W.



Lincoln 1829 123c

(page 14)

Cathy, Samuel Petition of Andrew Thomas and Samuel Cathy asking to open a

turnpike road.

Bledsoe 1829 185

Cator, Lavin Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a




Williamson 1829 49

Catron, John Petition of John Catron regarding a land claim and condemned land

for the Buffalo Iron Works.

Lawrence 1829 300

Chamberlain, Daniel C. Petition of Daniel C. Chamberlain asking refund for overpayment of

taxes during the time he served as Cocke County Clerk.

Cocke 1829 198

Chambers, John Petition of John Chambers asking to retail liquor without a license. Bledsoe 1829 237

Chaplain, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Chaplain asking for divorce from her husband,

Moses Chaplain. Named in petition: William Fowler. (47 supporting

signatures.)

Weakley 1829 215

Chaplain, Moses Petition of Elizabeth Chaplain asking for divorce from her husband,


signatures.)

Weakley 1829 215

Chapman, Jeremiah Petition from Jeremiah Chapman asking to make illegitimate

daughter, Sally Garret his lawful heir.

1829 76

Chapman, Sally Petition from Jeremiah Chapman asking to make illegitimate


1829 76

Charles, James Petition of Tabitha Charles asking that the will of late husband,

James Charles, be registered and effectual in law.

White 1829 52

Charles, Tabitha Petition of Tabitha Charles asking that the will of late husband,


White 1829 52

Charlton, John Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and




Weakley 1829 31

Cherry, James (Captain) Petition from Capt. James Cherry’s Company recommending Hugh

O’Neal for Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Isaac Young.

Warren 1829 97

Chilton, William Petition from Fentress County asking that William Chilton and N.

Haggard be permitted to open a turnpike road from Piles Turnpike to

Gordon’s Turnpike.

Fentress 1829 256

Citizenship Petition from Rutherford County asking that John McClain, who was

convicted of horse stealing in Warren County, be restored to full

citizenship.

Rutherford,

Warren

1829 46

Citizenship Petition of Joseph McPeters, a convicted horse Thief, asking the

reinstatement of his citizen.

Morgan 1829 249

Citizenship Petition from Campbell County asking that citizenship for William

Hewitt be reinstated.

Campbell 1829 295

Clark, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Clark asking for a divorce from her husband,

Samuel Clark. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 69, Section 2,

page 61)

Knox 1829 230

Clark, Samuel Petition of Elizabeth Clark asking for a divorce from her husband,


page 61)

Knox 1829 230

Clark, Silas (Captain) Petition from Capt. Silas Clark’s Company recommending Thomas

D. Hutchison be appointed as Justice of the Peace.

Jackson 1829 151

Clarke, Joseph Petition from Capt. Agnew’s Company recommending Samuel West


Clarke.

Sevier 1829 283

Clemmons, Jephthi Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land

inheritance from William Clemmons (deceased). Named in petition:

Margaret, Malinda, Lovina, Jephthi, and Maryann Clemmons and

James Shannon.

Wilson 1829 44

Clemmons, Jepthah Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land



James Shannon.

Wilson 1829 44

Clemmons, Lovina Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land



James Shannon.

Wilson 1829 44

Clemmons, Malinda Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land



James Shannon.

Wilson 1829 44

Clemmons, Margaret Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land



James Shannon.

Wilson 1829 44

Clemmons, Maryann Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land



James Shannon.

Wilson 1829 44

Clemmons, William Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land



James Shannon.

Wilson 1829 44

Coal Statements from J. B. McCormick and James Picford regarding

navigation and transporting of coal on the Obed River.

Fentress 1829 120

Cobb, Alfred Petition of Jacob Haun asking his two illegitimate children, William

Dixon Cusan and Alfred Cobb, be given his legal name.

Jefferson 1829 173

Cobb, Joseph Petition of George Raye, Joseph Cobb, John Humphreys and John

Hodge regarding land claims taken away by older title.

Grainger 1829 278


Number

Cochran, Samuel Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah



McConabay.

Sumner 1829 71

Cocke, John (Court

Clerk)

Petition of John Cocke, Grainger County Court Clerk, suggesting

change in revenue laws.

Grainger 1829 227

Coffle, Jacob Petition of Sam’l Wilson regarding a land claim in the Hiwassee

District. Named in petition: Obediah Patty & Jacob Coffle.

Monroe 1829 199

Coffy, Asburg M. Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold

a lottery to build a Masonic Hall. Also asking the following be

appointed commissioners to oversee the lottery: Nathaniel Smith,

William Hogan, James H. Fyffe, Archibald R. Turk, Asburg M.

Coffy, Horace Hickox, Peter Kinder, Tidence Lane and Charles

Matlock.

McMinn 1829 131

Collins River Petition of Richard A. Forrest and wife Lucy asking that Martin



Warren 1829 40

Collins River Petition from Warren County asking that Asa Hill be permitted to


Warren 1829 96

Collinsworth, J. W. Petition of Andrew Hay, A. G., of the 7th Dist. Asking for a full

investigation of the charges against his character and asking for his

impeachment. Included in his folder, letters of J. W. Collinsworth.

1829 82

Columbia College Petition from Trustees of Columbia College asking for state funds.

Named in petition: James H. Piper and William L. Willeford.

Maury 1829 9

Combs, Aquilla Petition of Meriman Jones regarding land. Named in petition: Isaac

Sanders, Aquilla Combs, and Aulsey Dean.

Madison 1829 133

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

Dickson. Named in petition: John Combs. (10 supporting

signatures.)

Overton 1829 232

Common Schools Petition from Bledsoe County regarding the establishment of a road

to the Western District and Common Schools.

Bledsoe 1829 135

Connelly, John W. Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of







Rutherford 1829 147

Cook, Herby Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of







Rutherford 1829 147

Cotton Petition of Elisa Nightingale concerning her cotton manufacturing

mill and land. Named in petition: George P. Nightingale.

Maury 1829 20

Court Decision Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a




Williamson 1829 49

Court of Pleas and

Quarters

Petition of Roane County concerning 1. Court of Pleas and Quarters,

2. Justice of the Peace fees, 3. Recording of votes, 4. lawyer cost etc.

Roane 1829 243

Crabtree, Samuel Statement in support of Frederick Smith’s request for a divorce from

his wife Nancy Smith. Also named: Samuel Crabtree. (10 supporting

signatures.)

Campbell 1829 236b

Crawford, (Colonel) Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss,




Greene 1829 267

Crozby, James Petition of Robert Crozby and John W. Hill asking to open a

turnpike road from Marion to Hamilton County. Named in petition:

Ephriam Hixon, Jr. and James Crozby.

Marion,

Hamilton

1829 244

Crozby, Robert Petition of Robert Crozby and John W. Hill asking to open a



Marion,

Hamilton

1829 244

Cumberland Mountain Petition from citizens of Bledsoe County living near the road

crossing Cumberland Mountain asking relief from paying taxes on

turnpike roads.

Bledsoe 1829 238

Cumberland Mountain Petition of David Ragsdale asking that no new turnpike road charters

across Cumberland Mountain be granted. Named in Petition: Lewis

Morgan, William Smith and George W. Hale. (61 supporting

signatures) Also named – the five roads currently across Cumberland

Mountain: Cumberland Road, Gordon Road, Girtman’s Trace,

Kinkee Trace and Jones Trace.

Rhea 1829 257

Cumberland River Petition from Sumner County asking that a charter for an additional

bridge crossing the Cumberland River at Nashville be denied.

Sumner 1829 43

Cusan, William Dixon Petition of Jacob Haun asking his two illegitimate children, William


Jefferson 1829 173

Cusick, Samuel Petitions from Sevier County recommending that John Jenkins, and

Samuel Cusick be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Named in

petition: Capt. Rainwater.

Sevier 1829 144

Dale, John Petition of John Dale asking permission to retail liquor without a

license. (107 supporting signatures.)

White 1829 109

Dam Petitions for and against the mill and dam of John and Joseph Greer

on Elk River and its obstruction to navigation.

Lincoln 1829 123a

Dam Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John



Sevier 1829 128

Dam Petition from Franklin County regarding a mill of Capt. Thomas

Hudnall. Named in petition: Edwards Heirs, and VanZant’s dam.

Franklin 1829 183

Daniel, Woodson Petition of Capt. Wyatt’s Company recommending Nathaniel Holms

be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace Woodson Daniel,

Deceased.

Stewart 1829 270

Davidson, Abram

(Captain)

Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson,

John Shelton, James Mars and Aaron Kennedy be appointed as

Justice of the Peace. Named in petition: Capt. Nassay M. Randal,

Capt. Abram Davidson and Capt. McCagg.

Perry 1829 296

Davies, John (Captain) Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss,




Greene 1829 267

Davis, (Captain) Petition of the 33rd Regiment asking to form a second battalion with

the companies of Capt. McDaniels, Capt. Nester and Capt. Davis.

Campbell 1829 217

Davis, Peter Petition from Cocke County regarding a request to be submitted by

William Reynolds, Peter Davis and Stephen Huff to build a turnpike

road.

Cocke 1829 187

Davis, Peter Petition asking that Peter Davis, William Reynolds and Stephen Huff

be given a turnpike charter.

Cocke,

Greene,

Jefferson

1829 205

Davis, Robert Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert




Sumner 1829 285

Dean, Aulsey Petition of Meriman Jones regarding land. Named in petition: Isaac


Madison 1829 133

Deatherage, Abner Petition in behalf of Abner Deatherage concerning land payments. McMinn 1829 24


Number

Denson, William Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her

husband, Thomas C. Greene. Signed by Robert Henderson and R.

McGavock. Named in petition: William Denson and Col. Kearney.

(See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, chapter 5, page 6, given privilege

of Feme Sole)

Williamson 1829 106

Dickerson, Nathaniel Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson,




Perry 1829 296

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


signatures.)

Overton 1829 232

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


signatures.)

Overton 1829 232

Dillard, (Captain) Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of

William King, James Dillard and John Morgan as Justice of the

Peace. Also named in petition: Col. Samuel Mitchel, Capt. Dillard,

Capt. Capley, A. Rayburn and Raymond Thompson.

Bedford 1829 139

Dillard, James Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of




Bedford 1829 139

Dillen, Jacob Petition of Alexander Montgomery, Jacob Dillen, William M.

Richardson and William A. H. McGee asking payment of their

claims for construction of the Fentress County public building.

Fentress 1829 192

Dinkins, Reubin Petition from Capt. McDaniel’s Company recommending Joseph

Goodin be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning

Reubin Dinkins.

Campbell 1829 245

Divorce Petition of Martha McGee asking for a divorce from her husband,

Clendenon McGee. Named in petition: Richard Forrest.

Warren 1829 4

Divorce Petition of Nancy McElyea Night asking for a divorce from her

husband, Richard Night.

Lawrence 1829 7

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

Rains. (90 supporting signatures.)

Cocke 1829 11

Divorce Petition of Norman McDonald asking for a divorce from his wife,

Milly Perryman McDonald. (19 supporting signatures.)

White 1829 19

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

Burnetty Stuntson. Statements by: Elizabeth Stunston and Elizabeth

Summers.

Weakley 1829 30

Divorce Petition of Alexander MacRea asking for a divorce from his wife,

Mary Moody MacRea. Statement by B. J. Hurt. (16 supporting

signatures.

Davidson 1829 36

Divorce Petition of Jospeh Sloss asking for a divorce from his wife, Sally

Sloss. (15 supporting signatures.)

Rutherford 1829 41

Divorce Petition of Priscylla M. Parrott Gibson asking for a divorce from her

husband, Dennis Gibson. (See Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter

74, Section 3, page 97)

Jefferson 1829 53

Divorce Petition of Caroline Fraser Hill asking for divorce from her husband

Bennett Hill. (See also 1829-303)

Maury 1829 59

Divorce Petition of Jane Short asking for a divorce from her husband, Aaron

Short. (24 supporting signatures.)

1829 65

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



McConabay.

Sumner 1829 71

Divorce Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her




of Feme Sole)

Williamson 1829 106

Divorce Petition of Causbey Bowman asking for a divorce from his wife,



White 1829 108

Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Isaac asking for a divorce from her husband,

John W. Isaacs. Named in petition: Jacob Waggoner, Bruce M.

Garner. (See also Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 252, Section

2, page 220.)

Lincoln 1829 117

Divorce Petition of Rhoda Jones asking for a divorce from her husband,



Fentress 1829 136

Divorce Petition of Sarah Brewington asking for a divorce from husband,



Jefferson 1829 137

Divorce Petition of Martha Smith Green asking for a divorce from her

husband, Thomas C. Green. (See also 1829-106 and Private Acts of

Tenn. 1829, Chapter 5, page 6)

Williamson 1829 138

Divorce Petition from Lee Palmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Lucy

Stone Palmer.

Carroll 1829 142

Divorce Petition from James Ponder asking for a divorce from his wife,

Nancy Ponder.

Sevier 1829 145

Divorce Petition of Margaret Rhea Fickle asking for a divorce from her

husband, Abraham B. Fickle. (See also 1831-150 and Private Acts of

Tenn. 1827, Chapter 232, Section 4, page 196; Private Acts of Tenn.

1829, Chapter 69, Section 3, Page 61)

Sullivan 1829 150

Divorce Petition of Michel Boyers asking for a divorce from his wife

Margaret Boyers.

Claiborne 1829 171

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

Haggard Moss. Named in petition: Thomas Moss. Statement of

Thomas Hagler. (51 supporting signatures.)

Anderson 1829 191

Divorce Petition of John Pille asking for a divorce fom his wife, Nancy Pille.

(22 supporting signatures.)

Fentress 1829 193

Divorce Petition of Benoni Medley asking for divorce from his wife, Milly

Medley. Named in petition: Isaac Hicks. (See Private Acts of TN

1833, Chapter 89, page 53.)

Marion 1829 211

Divorce Petition of Sarah Wagner Vernoy asking for a divorce from her

husband, Peter Vernoy. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 124,

page 97.)

Carter 1829 212

Divorce Petition from John W. Buchanan asking for a divorce from his wife,


Neil.

Bedford 1829 213

Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Chaplain asking for divorce from her husband,


signatures.)

Weakley 1829 215

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



Monroe 1829 221

Divorce Petition of Absalom Hansworth asking for a divorce from his wife,

Sara Lang Hansworth. (18 supporting signatures.)

Greene 1829 224

Divorce Petition of Elizabeth Clark asking for a divorce from her husband,


page 61)

Knox 1829 230

Divorce Petition of Rosean Smith asking a divorce from her husband,

Ulysses G. Smith. Named in petition: Emily E. Oldham, Jefferson

Overstreet, Henry Oldham and William Oldham. 30 supporting

signatures. (See Private Acts of TN 1829, Chapter 285, Section 1,

page 261)

Knox 1829 231


Number

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


signatures.)

Overton 1829 232

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

Moore Rich. (35 supporting signatures.)

Maury 1829 233

Divorce Statement in support of Frederick Smith’s request for a divorce from


signatures.)

Campbell 1829 236b

Divorce Petition from Mary Ford asking for a divorce from her husband,






Sullivan 1829 262

Divorce Statements of Nazareth Meaders and Nancy Meaders regarding

William Hickman’s request for a divorce. No actual petition in

folder. (57 supporting signatures. See also Private Acts of TN 1827,

Chapter 150, Section 4, page 121)

Maury 1829 268

Divorce Petitions for a divorce from both John and Sally Porter. Also

included in this folder a bond of Sally Porter, John Yeats and Samuel

Porter relinquishing all further claims against John Porter. Also

named in petition: George Yeats.

White 1829 273

Divorce Petition of John L. Robertson asking a divorce from his wife, Nancy

Pery Robertson. Named in petition: Jacob Rogers. Statements by

Jeremiah Huggins and Joseph Wilson.

Weakley 1829 282

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



James.

Haywood 1829 284

Divorce Petition of Jacob McAdams asking for a divorce from his wife,

Sarah Gollahan McAdams. Named in petition: Lawrence Nichols.

Statement by Nancy Turpin and Matthew Turpin.

Bedford 1829 286

Dorris, Robert Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert




Sumner 1829 285

Dotson, Jesse Petition of Andrew F. Jones, jailer of Knox County, asking fees for

keeping prisoners. Named in petition: Joseph Silvey, Brachston

Silvey, Jesse Dotson, Elijah Skidmore, William Skidmore and

Honorable Charles F. Keith.

Knox 1829 81

Dradin, Henry Petition of Samuel R. Russell asking a correction be made to a land

survey. Named in petition: Henry Dradin.

Hamilton 1829 271

Dresden, TN Petition from the Town of Dresden asking permission to sell town

lots. Named in petition: W. H. Johnson and John W. Rogers.

Weakley 1829 93

Duggan, John Petition from school commissioners Moses McSpadden, John



Monroe 1829 196

Duncan, John Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending George Sides

be appointed as Justice of the Peace. Also named in petition: Ralph

Mathes, John Duncan

Warren 1829 116

Dunlap, Hugh Affidavit of Thomas Taylor regarding a land grant. Also named: A.


Tipton 1829 160

Dycke, Daniel Petition from Greene County asking relief be given to William K.

Vance, jailer of Greene County for his expenses in housing prisoners

Daniel Dycke and David Milbourne.

Greene 1829 16

Dyes, William Receipt for William Dyes to receive bounty for killing a wolf. Haywood 1829 248

Dyre, Joseph Petition of Joseph Dyre asking relief from $1000.00 bond he put up

for John Miller who absconded. Also named: Major Nathaniel

Smith.

McMinn 1829 163

Earle, James Petition of John Austin asking for fees as jailer. Named in Petition:



McMinn 1829 155

Earls, Martin Petition of Richard A. Forrest and wife Lucy asking that Martin



Warren 1829 40

Eastland, Thomas Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released




White 1829 42

Eaton, William Petition from Grainger County asking William Eaton be permitted to

hawk and peddle without a license.

Grainger 1829 60

Edwards, Andrew S. Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg.,




Rutherford 1829 73

Edwards, William Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending William

Edwards be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning

William Montgomery..

Sumner 1829 258

Elections Petition from Capt. Major’s Company asking that the home of Henry


Muce.

Franklin 1829 34

Elections Petition from Giles County asking to have a voting precinct at

Williford’s Store.

Giles 1829 57

Elections Petition from Jefferson County asking for the home of Richard

Longacres become a voting place.

Jefferson 1829 88

Elections Petition from Fentress County asking they be represented with

Overton and Morgan Counties instead of White when voting for a

state representative.

Fentress,

Overton,

Morgan

1829 194

Elections Petition of Roane County concerning 1. Court of Pleas and Quarters,


Roane 1829 243

Elk River Petitions for and against the mill and dam of John and Joseph Greer


Lincoln 1829 123a

Ellis, John Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John



Sevier 1829 128

Ellis, William Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John



Sevier 1829 128

Embree, Elijah Petition of Elijah Embree asking for an extension of his loan. Washington 1829 2

England, Joseph Petition of Richard A. Forrest and wife Lucy asking that Martin



Warren 1829 40

Erwin, William Petition of William Erwin regarding a land grant. Statement of

James Townsend, surveyor. Also named: John McLamore.

White 1829 110

Estate Settlement Petition of administrators of James A. Green estate asking his

property be sold in order to pay his creditors.

Smith 1829 17

Estate Settlement Petition of Tabitha Charles asking that the will of late husband,


White 1829 52

Estate Settlement Petition of Henry S. Purris for the heirs of John Purris regarding a

sale of land to settle the estate.

Knox 1829 118

Estate Settlement Petition of Thomas McClure asking that he be permitted to claim the

estate of his deceased brother, James McClure.

Montgomery,

Henry

1829 197

Evans, Mary Petition from White County asking Mary Evans be permitted to

retail liquor without a license. (105 supporting signatures.)

White 1829 56


Number

Ewing, Nathan (County

Court Clerk)

Petition of Betsy Smith regarding the will of Frederick Sherman,

deceased. Statements of Elizabeth Haynes and F. H. Lecog. Copy of

will and record of Nathan Ewing, Clerk of County Court.

Davidson 1829 188

Execution of slave Petition from Smith County asking compensation be given to

Edward Settles for his executed slave, Daniel. Many signatures.

Copy of proposed legislation in folder.

Smith 1829 18

Fagoner, (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of







Rutherford 1829 147

Fancher, Wesly Petition recommending James Arms and William Brown for a


and Wesly Fancher.

Bledsoe,

White

1829 95

Feme Sole Petition of Milly Hearn wife of George W. Hearn asking she be

given Feme Sole.

Wilson 1829 32

Feme Sole Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her




of Feme Sole)

Williamson 1829 106

Feme Sole Petition on behalf of Sarah Martin asking she be given the privilege

of Feme Sole. Husband’s name: Joseph Martin.

Cocke 1829 174

Feme Sole Petition of Mary Sick asking that she not be held liable for the debts

of her husband, Joseph M. Sicks. (See Private Acts of TN 1829,

Chapter 125, page 98 given Feme Sole.)

Claiborne 1829 229

Fentress County, public

building

Petition of Alexander Montgomery, Jacob Dillen, William M.



Fentress 1829 192

Ferguson, George Petition of George Ferguson asking to hawk and peddle without a

license.

1829 55

Ferry Petition of A. M. Barker regarding a law for the construction of a


Montgomery 1829 157

Ferry Petition of Timothy W. Gilman regarding a proposed change to

Public Road Laws. Named in petition: Pages Ferry and McGavock

Ferry. (See Private Act of TN 1829, Chapter 224, page 182.)

Davidson 1829 219

Ferry Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service




Reeves’ ferry.

Perry 1829 239

Ferry Petition from Washington County asking a ferry service be

established at Waddley’s Ford on the Nolichucky River.

Washington 1829 263

Ferry Petitions of Jane Blair & John Carmichael regarding a ferry landing

on the Tennessee River. Record of Roane County Court Action

included in folder.

Roane 1829 294

Fickle, Abraham B. Petition of Margaret Rhea Fickle asking for a divorce from her




Sullivan 1829 150

Fickle, Margaret Petition of Margaret Rhea Fickle asking for a divorce from her




Sullivan 1829 150

Fields, Allen Petition of Allen Fields asking to retail liquor without a license. Williamson 1829 104

Fine, Jonathan Petition from Capt. Smith’s company recommending Archabel Gaul

be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning Jonathan

Fine.

Rhea 1829 13

Fish Traps Petition of Silas Williams regarding fish traps on Powell's River. Claiborne 1829 124

Ford Road Petitions from Jefferson and Knox Counties concerning the toll and

condition of Ford Road in Hawkins County.

Jefferson,

Knox,

Hawkins

1829 66

Ford, Enoch Petition from Mary Ford asking for a divorce from her husband,






Sullivan 1829 262

Ford, Loid (Loyd) Petition from Mary Ford asking for a divorce from her husband,






Sullivan 1829 262

Ford, Mary Petition from Mary Ford asking for a divorce from her husband,






Sullivan 1829 262

Fore, William Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered





Weakley 1829 158

Forrest, Lucy Petition of Richard A. Forrest and wife Lucy asking that Martin



Warren 1829 40

Forrest, Richard Petition of Martha McGee asking for a divorce from her husband,


Warren 1829 4

Forrest, Richard A. Petition of Richard A. Forrest and wife Lucy asking that Martin



Warren 1829 40

Foster, James (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of







Rutherford 1829 147

Fowler, William Petition of Elizabeth Chaplain asking for divorce from her husband,


signatures.)

Weakley 1829 215

Fransher, Wesley Petition asking that Wesley Fransher be permitted to build a turnpike




Bledsoe,

Roane, White,

Morgan

Overton

1829 261

French Broad River Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John



Sevier 1829 128

Frey, Henry V. Petition of Henry V. Frey asking relief from fine. Named in petition:

Edward G. H. Thompson.

Robertson 1829 77


Number

Fyffe, James H. Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold





Matlock.

McMinn 1829 131

Gains, Benjamin Petition from Robertson County asking relief for Benjamin Gains

from a security bond for James Pike charged with counterfeiting.

Named in petition: Thomas Johnson.

Robertson 1829 119

Galbreath, William

(Clerk County Court)

Petition of James Young, Sheriff of Jackson County, asking relief for

$70.00 spent for housing jurors during the trial of State vs. Willis

Mullins. Also Named: James T. Quarles, Clerk of Circuit Court and

William Gailbreath, Clerk of County Court.

Jackson 1829 153

Gamble, Robert Petition of Robert Gamble concerning land purchased in Hiwassee

District but now declared reservation land. Named in petition: John

Miller, a Native of the Cherokee Nation.

Rhea 1829 26

Gardener, Alford Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered





Weakley 1829 158

Gardenhine, John Petition of John Gardenhine asking relief from court Judgment for

passing counterfeit money. Statement of John Martin. Many

signatures.

White 1829 111

Garner, Bruce M. Petition of Elizabeth Isaac asking for a divorce from her husband,



2, page 220.)

Lincoln 1829 117

Garret, Sally Petition from Jeremiah Chapman asking to make illegitimate


1829 76

Gaul, Archabel Petition from Capt. Smith’s company recommending Archabel Gaul


Fine.

Rhea 1829 13

George, Edward Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John



Sevier 1829 128

Gibson, Dennis Petition of Priscylla M. Parrott Gibson asking for a divorce from her



Jefferson 1829 53

Gibson, James

(Captain)

Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s




Giles 1829 62

Gibson, Priscylla M.

Parrott

Petition of Priscylla M. Parrott Gibson asking for a divorce from her



Jefferson 1829 53

Gilbreath, Mr. Petition from Jefferson County to remove obstructions to navigation



Jefferson 1829 129

Gill, Richardson Petition from Maury County asking Richardson Gill be permitted to


Maury 1829 176

Gillespie, James

(Esquire)

Petition of Robert Morris asking permission to hawk and peddle

without a license. Also included is a letter to James Gillespie,

Esquire.

Blount 1829 280

Gilliam, James,

(Colonel)

Petition from Capt. Mitchell’s Company recommending Col. James

Gilliam be appointed as a Justice of the Peace.

1829 64

Gilman, Timothy W. Petition of Timothy W. Gilman regarding a proposed change to



Davidson 1829 219

Goodall, Charles Petition from Sumner County asking Charles Goodall be given relief

from forfeiture of land in case of State vs. Jesse & Charles Wood.

Sumner 1829 72

Goodin, James Petition of the Heirs of Richard Sparks regarding disputed land.


Elisha Boyd.

Hardin 1829 102

Goodin, Joseph Petition from Capt. McDaniel’s Company recommending Joseph


Reubin Dinkins.

Campbell 1829 245

Gordon, George Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released




White 1829 42

Gordon, George Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross




White 1829 86

Gordon, Powhatan Petition of Powhatan Gordon asking release from bond for a gun that

exploded when fired.

Maury 1829 292

Gordon, R. B. Petition from Capt. William Mason’s Company recommending

Bartley Pitts be appointed as Justice of the peace. Letter of R. B.

Gordon.

Robertson 1829 113

Gordon, Thomas K. Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s




Giles 1829 62

Gordon’s Turnpike Petition from Fentress County asking that William Chilton and N.



Fentress 1829 256

Gores, Mounce

(Esquire)

Petition from Jackson County concerning navigation of Roaring

River. Named in petition: Mounce Gores, Esq., and Ridley Roberts.

Jackson 1829 125

Goss, Charles Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss,




Greene 1829 267

Gosset, William Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg.,




Rutherford 1829 73

Gott, William Petition of Town Company of Carter County recommending that

Joseph Powell be appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace

resigning William Gott.

Carter 1829 269

Gott, William Petition from Carter County recommending Joseph Powell, Jr. be

appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning William Gott.

Carter 1829 297

Gott, William Petition from Carter County recommending Joseph Powell, Jr. be


Carter 1829 298

Gould, John Petition of John Gould asking permission to hawk and peddle

without a license.

1829 83

Grainger County Petition from Grainger County regarding overseers of roads repairs

and the cutting of timber.

Grainger 1829 27

Graves, Ralph Petition of Harriet H. Perkins, widow of Charles Perkins, and

Nicholas Tait Perkins asking permission to sell land in Giles County.

Named in Petition: Ralph Graves, Maritta Perkins and Charles Anna

Perkins.

Williamson 1829 105

Green, James A. Petition of administrators of James A. Green estate asking his

property be sold in order to pay his creditors.

Smith 1829 17

Green, Martha Smith Petition of Martha Smith Green asking for a divorce from her



Williamson 1829 138

Green, Thomas C. Petition of Martha Smith Green asking for a divorce from her



Williamson 1829 138


Number

Greene, Martha Denson Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her




of Feme Sole)

Williamson 1829 106

Greene, Thomas C. Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her




of Feme Sole)

Williamson 1829 106

Greer, Andrew Petition of Thomas McGowen of Morgan County asking relief from

judgment of Tipton County Court. Statements of Robert & Daniel

McGowen, Andrew Greer and Taylor Rhodes.

Morgan,

Tipton

1829 159

Greer, J. W. Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a




Williamson 1829 49

Greer, John Petitions for and against the mill and dam of John and Joseph Greer


Lincoln 1829 123a

Greer, Joseph Petitions for and against the mill and dam of John and Joseph Greer


Lincoln 1829 123a

Gregory, Robert Petition from school commissioners Moses McSpadden, John



Monroe 1829 196

Griffith, James Petition from Marion County asking that James and John Griffith be

permitted to hawk and peddle goods and retail liquor without a


Marion 1829 218

Griffith, John Petition from Marion County asking that James and John Griffith be



Marion 1829 218

Groom, Nelly Petition of Rhoda Jones asking for a divorce from her husband,



Fentress 1829 136

Grysom, Elain Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his

illegitimate children from Legyt to Grysom. Names of children:

James, Rachel, Ezekiel, William, Mary, Milrea and Elain.

Overton 1829 216a

Grysom, Ezekiel Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his



Overton 1829 216a

Grysom, James Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his



Overton 1829 216a

Grysom, Mary Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his



Overton 1829 216a

Grysom, Milrea Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his



Overton 1829 216a

Grysom, Rachel Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his



Overton 1829 216a

Grysom, Samuel Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his



Overton 1829 216a

Grysom, William Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his



Overton 1829 216a

Haggard, N. Petition from Fentress County asking that William Chilton and N.



Fentress 1829 256

Hagler, Thomas Petition of John Mass asking for a divorce from his wife, Betsy



Anderson 1829 191

Hail, Frederick Petition of Samuel Hail regarding land. Named in petition: Frederick

Hail and James Hail.

McMinn 1829 290

Hail, James Petition of Samuel Hail regarding land. Named in petition: Frederick


McMinn 1829 290

Hail, Samuel Petition of Samuel Hail regarding land. Named in petition: Frederick


McMinn 1829 290

Hale, George W. Petition of David Ragsdale asking that no new turnpike road charters






Rhea 1829 257

Hale, Phillip S. Petition of Capt. Looney’s Company asking Philip S. Hale be


Armstrong.

Hawkins 1829 266

Hall, William Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah



McConabay.

Sumner 1829 71

Hamblin, Edwin Petition from some members of Capt. Rily Jones Company, 4th

Regiment, appealing the appointment of Edwin Hamblin as Justice

of the Peace. (See also 1829-265)

Hawkins 1829 260

Hamblin, Edwin Statement of Auldon Tucker, judge at the election held by Capt.

Riley Jones Company, 4th Regiment, in which Edwin Hamblin was

chosen to be Justice of the Peace. Named in Petition: James Jones.

(See also 1829-260)

Hawkins 1829 265

Hamilton, (Colonel) Petition from Jefferson County to remove obstructions to navigation



Jefferson 1829 129

Hank, John Petition of Elijah Robinson asking relief from assault and battery




Sevier 1829 146

Hansworth, Absalom Petition of Absalom Hansworth asking for a divorce from his wife,


Greene 1829 224

Hansworth, Sara Lang Petition of Absalom Hansworth asking for a divorce from his wife,


Greene 1829 224

Hardeman, Thomas J. Petition of Julius C. N. Robertson regarding a land entry. Named in


Hardeman 1829 208

Hardin County,

boundaries

Petition asking for adjustments to the boundaries of Hardin, Perry

and Wayne Counties with each other. Also speaks of relocation of

the Town of Waynesboro.

Hardin, Perry,

Wayne

1829 103

Hardin, James Petition of the Heirs of Richard Sparks regarding disputed land.


Elisha Boyd.

Hardin 1829 102

Harp, Hardy Petition from David Martin’s Company recommending Hardy Harp


McMurray.

Warren 1829 98

Harris, Robert M. Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and

Miller Isbel asking for an adjustment on their land purchases due to a

mistake in the calls. Also named in the petition: William Isbel,

Robert Hudson, William Montgomery, and William Mows.

Statements by Robert M. Harris, Justice Stride and John B. Lipton.

Monroe 1829 80


Number

Harrison, Edby Petition of Richard A. Forrest and wife Lucy asking that Martin



Warren 1829 40

Hasley, Stephen Petition on behalf of Stephen Hasley asking he be allowed to retail

liquor as his home on muster days.

Dickson 1829 175

Hatchie Steamboat

Navigation Company

Petitions from citizens of the Hatchie River area asking that the

Hatchie Steamboat River Company be incorporated and have

exclusive navigation rights to Hatchie River.

1829 87

Haun, Alfred Petition of Jacob Haun asking his two illegitimate children, William


Jefferson 1829 173

Haun, Jacob Petition of Jacob Haun asking his two illegitimate children, William


Jefferson 1829 173

Haun, William Dixon Petition of Jacob Haun asking his two illegitimate children, William


Jefferson 1829 173

Havron, James Petition of Montgomery Irwin Montgomery, jailer of Sullivan

County, asking for fees. Named in petition: James Havron and

William Humphries.

Sullivan 1829 209

Hayes, A. Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John



James.

Haywood 1829 284

Haynes, Elizabeth Petition of Betsy Smith regarding the will of Frederick Sherman,



Davidson 1829 188

Hays, Andrew

(Attorney General)

Petition of Andrew Hay, A. G., of the 7th Dist. Asking for a full



1829 82

Head, Pascal Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert




Sumner 1829 285

Hearn, George W. Petition of Milly Hearn wife of George W. Hearn asking she be

given Feme Sole.

Wilson 1829 32

Hearn, Milly Petition of Milly Hearn wife of George W. Hearn asking she be

given Feme Sole.

Wilson 1829 32

Heathborn, Robert H. Petition from James Wyley refusing nomination to serve as Justice

of the Peace and recommending Robert H. Heathborn be appointed

instead.

Humphreys 1829 169a

Heirs, Edwards Petition from Franklin County regarding a mill of Capt. Thomas


Franklin 1829 183

Henderson, John Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss,




Greene 1829 267

Henderson, Robert Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her




of Feme Sole)

Williamson 1829 106

Hendrix, William Petition from Weakley County asking a land preference for William

Hendrix and George D. Randle to establish a mill.

Weakley 1829 214

Henly, Arthur H. Petition of David Rupell, Nicholas Byers, and Arthur H. Henly of



1829 182

Henry County,

courthouse

Petition from Henry County asking Francis McConnell be paid in

cash for building the Henry County Courthouse at Paris.

Henry 1829 254

Hewitt, William Petition from Campbell County asking that citizenship for William

Hewitt be reinstated.

Campbell 1829 295

Hickman, Thomas

(Sheriff)

Petition of Thomas Hickman, sheriff of Davidson County, asking

fees to pay Greenwood Payne for transporting prisoner John York to

White County.

Davidson 1829 222

Hickman, William Statements of Nazareth Meaders and Nancy Meaders regarding




Maury 1829 268

Hickox, Horace Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold





Matlock.

McMinn 1829 131

Hicks, George Petition of Capt. Henry Potts Company recommending that George

Hicks be appointed as Justice of the Peace.

Hickman 1829 252

Hicks, Isaac Petition of Benoni Medley asking for divorce from his wife, Milly



Marion 1829 211

Hill, Asa Petition from Warren County asking that Asa Hill be permitted to


Warren 1829 96

Hill, Bennett Petition of Caroline Fraser Hill asking for divorce from her husband


Maury 1829 59

Hill, Caroline Fraser Petition of Caroline Fraser Hill asking for divorce from her husband


Maury 1829 59

Hill, John W. Petition of Robert Crozby and John W. Hill asking to open a



Marion,

Hamilton

1829 244

Hiwassee District Petition of Robert Gamble concerning land purchased in Hiwassee



Rhea 1829 26

Hiwassee River Petition of Gideon Morgan concerning land for a bridge across


McMinn 1829 264

Hixon, Ephriam Jr. Petition of Robert Crozby and John W. Hill asking to open a



Marion,

Hamilton

1829 244

Hodge, John Petition of George Raye, Joseph Cobb, John Humphreys and John


Grainger 1829 278

Hoffman, Christopher Petition of Christopher Hoffman asking to be granted a turnpike road

charter from Sparta to Keemen. (103 supporting signatures.)

White 1829 54

Hogan, William Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold





Matlock.

McMinn 1829 131

Hollinsworth, Ben

(Colonel)

Petition from Marion County regarding construction of a road from

Col. Ben Hollinsworth’s to Jasper.

Monroe,

Marion

1829 35

Holms, Nathaniel Petition of Capt. Wyatt’s Company recommending Nathaniel Holms


Deceased.

Stewart 1829 270

Hoodenpyl, Peter

(Surveyor)

Petition asking that Wesley Fransher be permitted to build a turnpike




Bledsoe,

Roane, White,

Morgan

Overton

1829 261

Hoover, J. L. (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of







Rutherford 1829 147


Number

Hopkins, Neal Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a




Williamson 1829 49

Hornback, James H. Petition of James H. Hornback regarding the building of a grist and

saw mill on the Sequatchie River.

Marion 1829 121

Horses Petition from Warren County asking that stud horses not be allowed

to come within the view of places of worship.

Warren 1829 79

Horses Petition from White County asking debtors be allowed one horse

exempt from sale of execution.

White 1829 112

Hoskins, Mr. Petition from Jefferson County to remove obstructions to navigation



Jefferson 1829 129

Howard, James Petition of Causbey Bowman asking for a divorce from his wife,



White 1829 108

Hoyl, David Petition of David Hoyl asking to retail goods without a license. McMinn 1829 162

Hubert, John Petition from Obion County recommending Francis Taylor be

appointed as Justice of the Peace to replace resigning John Hubert.

Obion 1829 274

Hudnall, Thomas

(Capt.)

Petition from Franklin County regarding a mill of Capt. Thomas


Franklin 1829 183

Hudson, Robert Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and





Monroe 1829 80

Huff, Stephen Petition from Cocke County regarding a request to be submitted by


road.

Cocke 1829 187

Huff, Stephen Petition asking that Peter Davis, William Reynolds and Stephen Huff


Cocke,

Greene,

Jefferson

1829 205

Huggins, Jeremiah Petition of John L. Robertson asking a divorce from his wife, Nancy



Weakley 1829 282

Hughlett, John Petition of John Hughlett asking to hawk and peddle without a

license.

Hickman 1829 253

Humphreys, John Petition of George Raye, Joseph Cobb, John Humphreys and John


Grainger 1829 278

Humphries, (Judge) Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered





Weakley 1829 158

Humphries, William Petition of Montgomery Irwin Montgomery, jailer of Sullivan


William Humphries.

Sullivan 1829 209

Hunt, B. J. Petition of Alexander MacRea asking for a divorce from his wife,


signatures.

Davidson 1829 36

Hunting Petition from Sullivan County asking the killing of deer be

prohibited in certain seasons.

Sullivan 1829 228

Hutchison, Thomas D. Petition from Capt. Silas Clark’s Company recommending Thomas


Jackson 1829 151

Hynes, (Colonel) Petition of John Roberts asking compensation for damage done to





Hynes.

Davidson 1829 223

Hyton, Richard Receipts of land payments for same land entry by John Browder and

Richard Hyton.

Monroe 1829 220

Illegitamacy Petition from Jeremiah Chapman asking to make illegitimate


1829 76

Illegitamacy Petition asking that the name of an illegitimate child of James Baker



Campbell 1829 141

Illegitimacy Petition of Jacob Haun asking his two illegitimate children, William


Jefferson 1829 173

Illegitimacy Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his



Overton 1829 216a

Impeachment Petition of Andrew Hay, A. G., of the 7th Dist. Asking for a full



1829 82

Iron Works Petition from Warren County concerning W. D. Watterson and land

for an iron works.

Warren 1829 25

Iron Works Petition of Mark Reeve & Sons asking for a loan to expand their iron

works.

Carter 1829 203

Isaacs, Elizabeth Petition of Elizabeth Isaac asking for a divorce from her husband,



2, page 220.)

Lincoln 1829 117

Isaacs, John W. Petition of Elizabeth Isaac asking for a divorce from her husband,



2, page 220.)

Lincoln 1829 117

Isbel, Miller Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and





Monroe 1829 80

Isbel, William Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and





Monroe 1829 80

Jackson County,

boundaries

Petition from White and Jackson County asking county line be run

connecting with corner of Smith County.

White,

Jackson, Smith

1829 94

Jackson Gazette Petition of C. D. McLean asking payment for advertising in the

Jackson Gazette.

Madison 1829 47

Jackson, John (Captain) Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert




Sumner 1829 285

Jacobs, John Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of







Rutherford 1829 147


Number

Jacobs, Solomon D. Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy.

Trustees named in petition: Joseph C. Strong, Hugh L. White, James

Park, Robert King, Matthew McMillan, Solomon D. Jacobs and

William C. Mynatt.

Knox 1829 1

James, John Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John



James.

Haywood 1829 284

James, William Petition from school commissioners Moses McSpadden, John



Monroe 1829 196

Jameson, Hosea

(Captain)

Petition from Capt. Hosea Jameson’s Company recommending



Maury 1829 234

Jasper, TN Petition from Marion County regarding construction of a road from

Col. Ben Hollinsworth’s to Jasper.

Monroe,

Marion

1829 35

Jenkins, John Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and




Weakley 1829 31

Jenkins, John Petitions from Sevier County recommending that John Jenkins, and



Sevier 1829 144

Jinings, Dudley Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered





Weakley 1829 158

Jinkins, John Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered





Weakley 1829 158

Johns, Joseph B. Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of







Rutherford 1829 147

Johns, William

(Captain)

Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R,




Rutherford 1829 148

Johnson, Thomas Petition from Robertson County asking relief for Benjamin Gains



Robertson 1829 119

Johnson, W. H. Petition from the Town of Dresden asking permission to sell town


Weakley 1829 93

Johnson, William A. Petition from Capt. Hosea Jameson’s Company recommending



Maury 1829 234

Johnston, Asa Petition of Rhoda Jones asking for a divorce from her husband,



Fentress 1829 136

Jones, Andrew F.

(Jailer)

Petition of Andrew F. Jones, jailer of Knox County, asking fees for




Knox 1829 81

Jones, Elias Cray (free

Negro)

Petition of Elias Cray Jones and Phillip Broyle, two free Negroes,


1829 22

Jones, James Statement of Auldon Tucker, judge at the election held by Capt.



(See also 1829-260)

Hawkins 1829 265

Jones, Lewis Petition of Rhoda Jones asking for a divorce from her husband,



Fentress 1829 136

Jones, Meriman Petition of Meriman Jones regarding land. Named in petition: Isaac


Madison 1829 133

Jones, Rhoda Petition of Rhoda Jones asking for a divorce from her husband,



Fentress 1829 136

Jones, Riley (Captain) Statement of Auldon Tucker, judge at the election held by Capt.



(See also 1829-260)

Hawkins 1829 265

Jones, Rily (Captain) Petition from some members of Capt. Rily Jones Company, 4th



Hawkins 1829 260

Jones, William Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s




Giles 1829 62

Jordan, Thomas Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John



Sevier 1829 128

Jouett, Thomas Petition of Thomas Jouett asking to hold a lottery. Sumner 1829 240

Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Smith’s company recommending Archabel Gaul


Fine.

Rhea 1829 13

Justice of the Peace Petition from Jefferson County recommending Major George

Doherty and Nicholas Davis be appointed as Justice of the Peace.

Jefferson 1829 45

Justice of the Peace Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s




Giles 1829 62

Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Mitchell’s Company recommending Col. James


1829 64

Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg.,




Rutherford 1829 73

Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Mitchell’s Company recommending William F.

Ready for Justice of the Peace.

Rutherford 1829 75

Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. James Cherry’s Company recommending Hugh


Warren 1829 97

Justice of the Peace Petition from David Martin’s Company recommending Hardy Harp


McMurray.

Warren 1829 98

Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. William Mason’s Company recommending


Gordon.

Robertson 1829 113

Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. John Lawler’s Company recommending Josiah


Absilum Brown

Warren 1829 114

Justice of the Peace Petition from Warren County recommending Daniel Parkhurst be


Cappo

Warren 1829 115


Number

Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending George Sides


Mathes, John Duncan

Warren 1829 116

Justice of the Peace Petition from Lincoln County recommending Captain Benjamin W.



Lincoln 1829 123c

(page 14)

Justice of the Peace Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of




Bedford 1829 139

Justice of the Peace Petitions from Sevier County recommending that John Jenkins, and



Sevier 1829 144

Justice of the Peace Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of







Rutherford 1829 147

Justice of the Peace Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R,




Rutherford 1829 148

Justice of the Peace Petition of Capt. Snell’s Company recommending John Ranson be

appointed Justice of the Peace.

Rutherford 1829 149

Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Silas Clark’s Company recommending Thomas


Jackson 1829 151

Justice of the Peace Petitions from Jackson County recommending that John McCarver



James W. Parrish.

Jackson 1829 152

Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Smidlay’s Company recommending Edward W.

Lynch and George A. Kornegay be appointed as Justice of the Peace.

Humphreys 1829 168

Justice of the Peace Petition from James Wyley refusing nomination to serve as Justice


instead.

Humphreys 1829 169a

Justice of the Peace Petition of Capt. Peter Ragsdale Company recommending William

McCasland be appointed as Justice of the Peace.

Humphreys 1829 169b

Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Jessee Smith’s Company recommending Edward


William Ladderdare.

Hamilton 1829 184

Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Hosea Jameson’s Company recommending



Maury 1829 234

Justice of the Peace Petition of Roane County concerning 1. Court of Pleas and Quarters,


Roane 1829 243

Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. McDaniel’s Company recommending Joseph


Reubin Dinkins.

Campbell 1829 245

Justice of the Peace Petition from Crow Creek Valley recommending Hillsman King and

William Stephen for Justice of the Peace.

Franklin 1829 246

Justice of the Peace Petition of Capt. Henry Potts Company recommending that George


Hickman 1829 252

Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending William


William Montgomery.

Sumner 1829 258

Justice of the Peace Petition from some members of Capt. Rily Jones Company, 4th



Hawkins 1829 260

Justice of the Peace Statement of Auldon Tucker, judge at the election held by Capt.



(See also 1829-260)

Hawkins 1829 265

Justice of the Peace Petition of Capt. Looney’s Company asking Philip S. Hale be


Armstrong.

Hawkins 1829 266

Justice of the Peace Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss,




Greene 1829 267

Justice of the Peace Petition of Town Company of Carter County recommending that



Carter 1829 269

Justice of the Peace Petition of Capt. Wyatt’s Company recommending Nathaniel Holms


Deceased.

Stewart 1829 270

Justice of the Peace Petition from Obion County recommending Francis Taylor be


Obion 1829 274

Justice of the Peace Petition from Capt. Agnew’s Company recommending Samuel West


Clarke.

Sevier 1829 283

Justice of the Peace Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert




Sumner 1829 285

Justice of the Peace Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson,




Perry 1829 296

Justice of the Peace Petition from Carter County recommending Joseph Powell, Jr. be


Carter 1829 297

Justice of the Peace Petition from Carter County recommending Joseph Powell, Jr. be


Carter 1829 298

Kearney (Colonel) Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her




of Feme Sole)

Williamson 1829 106

Keemen, TN Petition of Christopher Hoffman asking to be granted a turnpike road


White 1829 54

Keen, Curiel Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah



McConabay.

Sumner 1829 71

Keith, Charles F.

(Honorable)

Petition of Andrew F. Jones, jailer of Knox County, asking fees for




Knox 1829 81

Kennedy, Aaron Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson,




Perry 1829 296

Killion, John (Captain) Petition from Thomas McAlpin asking relief from paying bail

forfeited by Capt. John Killion.

McNairy 1829 195

Kimbraugh, William Petition from school commissioners Moses McSpadden, John



Monroe 1829 196


Number

Kimmer, John Petition from Roane County asking that a change be made in the

route of the Brown & Burks Turnpike road over Cumberland

Mountain. Also asking that John Kimmer, Samuel Lowe and James

Winton be appointed as road commissioners.

Roane 1829 293

Kinard, William Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and





Monroe 1829 80

Kinder, Peter Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold





Matlock.

McMinn 1829 131

King, Hillsman Petition from Crow Creek Valley recommending Hillsman King and


Franklin 1829 246

King, Robert Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy.



William C. Mynatt.

Knox 1829 1

King, William Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of




Bedford 1829 139

Klail, Isham Petition from White County to dissolve present charter of turnpike




White 1829 8

Klail, William Petition from White County to dissolve present charter of turnpike




White 1829 8

Knoxville Female

Academy

Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy.



William C. Mynatt.

Knox 1829 1

Knoxville Intelligence Petition from Patrick Carey asking compensation for publications of

land sale ads in the “Knoxville Intelligence.”

Knox 1829 277

Kornegay, George A. Petition from Capt. Smidlay’s Company recommending Edward W.


Humphreys 1829 168

Ladderdare, William Petition from Capt. Jessee Smith’s Company recommending Edward


William Ladderdare.

Hamilton 1829 184

Lanas, Whiteman Petition of Whiteman Lanas asking that workers in paper

manufacturing be excused from road duty and military musters.

Knox 1829 140

Land Petition of Jackey G. Old widow and administrator of John E. Old

asking permission to sell land to pay creditors.

Fayette,

Hardeman

1829 68

Land Adjustments Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and





Monroe 1829 80

Land Claim Petition of Sam’l Wilson regarding a land claim in the Hiwassee


Monroe 1829 199

Land Claims Petition of George Raye, Joseph Cobb, John Humphreys and John


Grainger 1829 278

Land Entry Petition of Moses Sollee asking relief from a land entry error. Also

named: Joseph Sollee.

Rhea 1829 161

Land Entry Petition of Julius C. N. Robertson regarding a land entry. Named in


Hardeman 1829 208

Land Grant Petition of William Erwin regarding a land grant. Statement of


White 1829 110

Land Grant Petition of Ira Townsend concerning a land grant. Statement of

William Laurence, Surveyor.

Shelby 1829 134

Land Grant Affidavit of Thomas Taylor regarding a land grant. Also named: A.


Tipton 1829 160

Land Inheritance Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land



James Shannon.

Wilson 1829 44

Land Payments Petition in behalf of Abner Deatherage concerning land payments. McMinn 1829 24

Land Payments Petition from McMinn Co, asking that no more extensions of time be

given to make land payments.

McMinn 1829 189

Land Payments Petition from settlers of Hiwassee district regarding an extension of

time to pay for land.

McMinn 1829 242

Land Payments Petition of John Armstrong asking relief from the remaining

payments on his land in the Hiwassee District. (108 supporting

signatures.) (See also 1829-291)

McMinn 1829 289

Land Payments Follow up Petition of John Armstrong regarding relief from payment

for land. (See also 1829-289)

McMinn 1829 291

Land Survey Petition of Samuel R. Russell asking a correction be made to a land


Hamilton 1829 271

Lane, Tidence Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold





Matlock.

McMinn 1829 131

Lannum, Greer Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R,




Rutherford 1829 148

Laurence, William

(Surveyor)

Petition of Ira Townsend concerning a land grant. Statement of


Shelby 1829 134

Law, Slave Trials Petition from Greene County asking a repeal of the law prohibiting

non slave owners from being jurors on slave trails.

Greene 1829 91

Law, Slave Trials Petition asking to repeal of 1825 law prohibiting non-slave holders

from being jurors on slave trials.

Sevier 1829 143

Law, Slave Trials Petition of sundry citizens asking the repeal of a law prohibiting

non-slave holders from being jurors in slave trials.

1829 272

Lawler, John (Captain) Petition from Capt. John Lawler’s Company recommending Josiah


Absilum Brown

Warren 1829 114

Laws, Debtors Petition from White County asking debtors be allowed one horse

exempt from sale of execution.

White 1829 112

Laws, Illegitimate

Children

Petition regarding laws for the support of illegitimate children. 1829 85

Laws, Liens Petition from merchants asking for a law that payment for materials

and laborers have been made before sale of properties made.

Maury 1829 38

Laws, Liens Petition from mechanics of Giles and Williamson Counties asking

that masons, carpenters, etc. be permitted to hold a lien on building

until paid for their labor.

Williamson,

Giles

1829 50

Laws, Militia Petition from Grainger County asking repeal of law requiring

County Militia drills.

Grainger 1829 29

Laws, Militia Petition from officers of the 1st Regiment asking that in companies

with only one officer, they be able to refer cases to the Regiment or

Battalion for court martial.

1829 100


Number

Laws, Public Road Petition of Timothy W. Gilman regarding a proposed change to



Davidson 1829 219

Laws, Revenue Petition of John Cocke, Grainger County Court Clerk, suggesting

change in revenue laws.

Grainger 1829 227

Lecog, F. H. Petition of Betsy Smith regarding the will of Frederick Sherman,



Davidson 1829 188

Legyt, Elain Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his



Overton 1829 216a

Legyt, Ezekiel Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his



Overton 1829 216a

Legyt, James Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his



Overton 1829 216a

Legyt, Mary Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his



Overton 1829 216a

Legyt, Milrea Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his



Overton 1829 216a

Legyt, Rachel Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his



Overton 1829 216a

Legyt, William Petition of Samuel Grysom asking to change the name of his



Overton 1829 216a

Leigh, Benjamin Petition from Ephraim Brown and J. W. Greer asking relief from a




Williamson 1829 49

Liberty Academy Petition from the trustees of Liberty Academy asking to draw funds

due said institution.

Robertson 1829 10

Licence, Merchants Petition of John Chambers asking to retail liquor without a license. Bledsoe 1829 237

Licence, Merchants Petition of John Hughlett asking to hawk and peddle without a

license.

Hickman 1829 253

Licence, Merchants Petition from Sumner and Robertson Counties asking that Solomon

Mitchell be permitted to retail liquor without a license.

Sumner,

Robertson

1829 255

License, Merchant Petition from Maury County asking that John B. McDaniel be

permitted to hawk and peddle liquor without a license.

Maury 1829 288

License, Merchants Petition of Elbert Williams to hawk and peddle without a license. Wilson 1829 33

License, Merchants Petition of George Ferguson asking to hawk and peddle without a

license.

1829 55

License, Merchants Petition from White County asking Mary Evans be permitted to


White 1829 56

License, Merchants Petition from Grainger County asking William Eaton be permitted to


Grainger 1829 60

License, Merchants Petition from Robertson County asking James Benton be permitted


Robertson 1829 61

License, Merchants Petition of Fames P. Anderson asking to hawk and peddle without a

license.

1829 63

License, Merchants Petition from Smith County asking that retailers of liquor have a

state license.

Smith 1829 70

License, Merchants Petition of John Gould asking permission to hawk and peddle

without a license.

1829 83

License, Merchants Petition of John Underwood asking permission to retail liquor

without a license.

Roane 1829 89

License, Merchants Petition of Allen Fields asking to retail liquor without a license. Williamson 1829 104

License, Merchants Petition of John Dale asking permission to retail liquor without a


White 1829 109

License, Merchants Petition of Sarah McGuyer, widow of John McGuyer, asking

permission to retail liquor without a license.

McMinn 1829 132

License, Merchants Petition of David Hoyl asking to retail goods without a license. McMinn 1829 162

License, Merchants Petition from Maury County asking Richardson Gill be permitted to


Maury 1829 176

License, Merchants Petition of Martin Adams asking permission to peddle without a

license.

Bedford 1829 178

License, Merchants Petition from Gibson County asking Allen C. Nimmo be permitted


Gibson 1829 179

License, Merchants Petition from Marion County asking that James and John Griffith be



Marion 1829 218

License, Merchants Petition of Grainger County asking that Robert Cardwell be


Grainger 1829 226

License, Merchants Petition from Lawrence County asking that Samuel McElyea be


Lawrence 1829 275

License, Merchants Petition of Jonas B. Lyles asking permission to hawk and peddle

without a license.

Obion 1829 276

License, Merchants Petition from Grainger County asking that Jeremiah Midkiff be

permitted to peddle without a license.

Grainger 1829 279

License, Merchants Petition of Robert Morris asking permission to hawk and peddle


Esquire.

Blount 1829 280

Lincoln, Jesse Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released




White 1829 42

Lincoln, Jesse Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross




White 1829 86

Lincoln, Jesse Petition recommending James Arms and William Brown for a


and Wesly Fancher.

Bledsoe,

White

1829 95

Lipton, John B. Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and





Monroe 1829 80

Liquor Petition from Grocers asking that liquor may be retailed by persons

other than inn keepers.

Maury 1829 37

Liquor Petition from White County asking Mary Evans be permitted to


White 1829 56

Liquor Petition from Smith County asking that retailers of liquor have a

state license.

Smith 1829 70

Liquor Petition of John Underwood asking permission to retail liquor

without a license.

Roane 1829 89

Liquor Petition of Allen Fields asking to retail liquor without a license. Williamson 1829 104

Liquor Petition of John Dale asking permission to retail liquor without a


White 1829 109

Liquor Petition of Sarah McGuyer, widow of John McGuyer, asking


McMinn 1829 132

Liquor Petition on behalf of Stephen Hasley asking he be allowed to retail

liquor as his home on muster days.

Dickson 1829 175

Liquor Petition from Marion County asking that James and John Griffith be



Marion 1829 218

Liquor Petition of John Chambers asking to retail liquor without a license. Bledsoe 1829 237


Number

Liquor Petition from Sumner and Robertson Counties asking that Solomon


Sumner,

Robertson

1829 255

Long, (Captain) Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s




Giles 1829 62

Longacres, Richard Petition from Jefferson County asking for the home of Richard

Longacres become a voting place.

Jefferson 1829 88

Looney, (Captain) Petition of Capt. Looney’s Company asking Philip S. Hale be


Armstrong.

Hawkins 1829 266

Lottery Petition of Thomas Jouett asking to hold a lottery. Sumner 1829 240

Lottery, Masonic Hall Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold





Matlock.

McMinn 1829 131

Lowe, John L. Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of







Rutherford 1829 147

Lowe, Samuel Petition from Roane County asking that a change be made in the




Roane 1829 293

Lowery, Alexander Petition asking that Wesley Fransher be permitted to build a turnpike




Bledsoe,

Roane, White,

Morgan

Overton

1829 261

Lowry, John Petition of David Rupell, Nicholas Byers, and Arthur H. Henly of



1829 182

Lyles, Jonas B. Petition of Jonas B. Lyles asking permission to hawk and peddle

without a license.

Obion 1829 276

Lynch, Edward W. Petition from Capt. Smidlay’s Company recommending Edward W.


Humphreys 1829 168

Lynch, Stephen Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg.,




Rutherford 1829 73

MacRea, Alexander Petition of Alexander MacRea asking for a divorce from his wife,


signatures.

Davidson 1829 36

MacRea, Mary Moody Petition of Alexander MacRea asking for a divorce from his wife,


signatures.

Davidson 1829 36

Madden, James Petition asking that the name of an illegitimate child of James Baker



Campbell 1829 141

Madden, Janny Petition asking that the name of an illegitimate child of James Baker



Campbell 1829 141

Major, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Major’s Company asking that the home of Henry


Muce.

Franklin 1829 34

Mars, James Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson,




Perry 1829 296

Martin, David (Captain) Petition from David Martin’s Company recommending Hardy Harp


McMurray.

Warren 1829 98

Martin, John Petition of John Gardenhine asking relief from court Judgment for

passing counterfeit money. Statement of John Martin. Many

signatures.

White 1829 111

Martin, Joseph Petition on behalf of Sarah Martin asking she be given the privilege


Cocke 1829 174

Martin, Samuel Petitions from Henry Brooks & Samuel Martin asking assistance in



Smith 1829 172

Martin, Sarah Petition on behalf of Sarah Martin asking she be given the privilege


Cocke 1829 174

Martin, William

(General)

Statement of A. H. Robertson addressed to Gen. William Martin

contesting election results of 20th Militia Regiment.

1829 190

Mason, W. M. Petition from Lincoln County recommending Captain Benjamin W.



Lincoln 1829 123c

(page 14)

Mason, William

(Captain)

Petition from Capt. William Mason’s Company recommending


Gordon.

Robertson 1829 113

Mathes, Ralph Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending George Sides


Mathes, John Duncan

Warren 1829 116

Matlock, Charles Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold





Matlock.

McMinn 1829 131

Matthews, William R. Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R,




Rutherford 1829 148

McAdams, Jacob Petition of Jacob McAdams asking for a divorce from his wife,



Bedford 1829 286

McAdams, Sarah

Gollahan

Petition of Jacob McAdams asking for a divorce from his wife,



Bedford 1829 286

McAlpin, Thomas Petition from Thomas McAlpin asking relief from paying bail

forfeited by Capt. John Killion.

McNairy 1829 195

McCagg, (Captain) Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson,




Perry 1829 296

McCarver, John Petitions from Jackson County recommending that John McCarver



James W. Parrish.

Jackson 1829 152

McCasland, William Petition of Capt. Peter Ragsdale Company recommending William


Humphreys 1829 169b

McClain, John Petition from Rutherford County asking that John McClain, who was

convicted of horse stealing in Warren County, be restored to full

citizenship.

Rutherford,

Warren

1829 46

McClure, James Petition of Thomas McClure asking that he be permitted to claim the


Montgomery,

Henry

1829 197


Number

McClure, Thomas Petition of Thomas McClure asking that he be permitted to claim the


Montgomery,

Henry

1829 197

McConabay, William Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah



McConabay.

Sumner 1829 71

McConnell, Francis Petition from Henry County asking Francis McConnell be paid in

cash for building the Henry County Courthouse at Paris.

Henry 1829 254

McCormick, J. B. Statements from J. B. McCormick and James Picford regarding


Fentress 1829 120

McCornal, Lamuel Petition of Gilbert Boie concerning land in the Congressional


James Oliver.

Maury 1829 247

McDaniel, (Captain) Petition from Capt. McDaniel’s Company recommending Joseph


Reubin Dinkins.

Campbell 1829 245

McDaniel, John B. Petition from Maury County asking that John B. McDaniel be

permitted to hawk and peddle liquor without a license.

Maury 1829 288

McDaniels, (Captain) Petition of the 33rd Regiment asking to form a second battalion with


Campbell 1829 217

McDonald, Allen Petition from Campbell County asking that Allen McDonald be




road commissioners.

Campbell 1829 236a

McDonald, Milly

Perryman

Petition of Norman McDonald asking for a divorce from his wife,


White 1829 19

McDonald, Norman Petition of Norman McDonald asking for a divorce from his wife,


White 1829 19

McElyea, Samuel Petition from Lawrence County asking that Samuel McElyea be


Lawrence 1829 275

McGavock Ferry Petition of Timothy W. Gilman regarding a proposed change to



Davidson 1829 219

McGavock, R. Petition of Martha Denson Greene asking for a divorce from her




of Feme Sole)

Williamson 1829 106

McGee, Clendenon Petition of Martha McGee asking for a divorce from her husband,


Warren 1829 4

McGee, Martha Petition of Martha McGee asking for a divorce from her husband,


Warren 1829 4

McGee, William A. H. Petition of Alexander Montgomery, Jacob Dillen, William M.



Fentress 1829 192

McGowen, Daniel Petition of Thomas McGowen of Morgan County asking relief from



Morgan,

Tipton

1829 159

McGowen, Robert Petition of Thomas McGowen of Morgan County asking relief from



Morgan,

Tipton

1829 159

McGowen, Thomas Petition of Thomas McGowen of Morgan County asking relief from



Morgan,

Tipton

1829 159

McGuyer, John Petition of Sarah McGuyer, widow of John McGuyer, asking


McMinn 1829 132

McGuyer, Sarah Petition of Sarah McGuyer, widow of John McGuyer, asking


McMinn 1829 132

McIver, Donald Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John



James.

Haywood 1829 284

McKiver, Anguish Petition of Sarah Britton asking for a divorce from her husband, John



James.

Haywood 1829 284

McLamore, John Petition of William Erwin regarding a land grant. Statement of


White 1829 110

McLean, C. D. Petition of C. D. McLean asking payment for advertising in the

Jackson Gazette.

Madison 1829 47

McMillan, Matthew Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy.



William C. Mynatt.

Knox 1829 1

McMurray, Joseph Petition from David Martin’s Company recommending Hardy Harp


McMurray.

Warren 1829 98

McMurry, William Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of







Rutherford 1829 147

McNairy County,

bridge

Petition of Joseph Smith to build a bridge and turnpike road. McNairy 1829 92

McPeters, Joseph Petition of Joseph McPeters, a convicted horse Thief, asking the

reinstatement of his citizen.

Morgan 1829 249

McSpadden, Moses Petition from school commissioners Moses McSpadden, John



Monroe 1829 196

Meaders, Nancy Statements of Nazareth Meaders and Nancy Meaders regarding




Maury 1829 268

Meaders, Nazareth Statements of Nazareth Meaders and Nancy Meaders regarding




Maury 1829 268

Medley, Benoni Petition of Benoni Medley asking for divorce from his wife, Milly



Marion 1829 211

Medley, Milly Petition of Benoni Medley asking for divorce from his wife, Milly



Marion 1829 211

Melon, Z. Certification that Z. Melon was due bounty payment for killing a

wolf.

Shelby 1829 200

Meredidth, James Petition of John L. Barnes asking for jailor’s fees for keeping James


Hardin 1829 207

Meredith, James Petition from Hardin County asking relief for John L. Barnes, jailor.



Hardin 1829 206

Meredith, Samuel B. Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered





Weakley 1829 158


Number

Meredith, Samuel B. Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered





Weakley 1829 158

Methodist Episcopal

Church

Petition from trustees of Augusta College of the Methodist Episcopal

Church asking to remain exempt from state taxes.

1829 180

Midkiff, Jeremiah Petition from Grainger County asking that Jeremiah Midkiff be

permitted to peddle without a license.

Grainger 1829 279

Milborne, David Petition from Greene County asking relief be given to William K.



Greene 1829 16

Militia Petition from Sullivan County concerning the division of their

Regiment. (273 signatures.)

Sullivan 1829 101

Militia Petition from Sullivan County opposed to division of their Militia

Regiment.

Sullivan 1829 166

Militia Petition from Grainger County asking to muster only once a year. Grainger 1829 225

Militia Elections, 20th

Regiment

Statement of A. H. Robertson addressed to Gen. William Martin


1829 190

Militia Laws Petition from Officers of the 2nd Regiment asking two amendments

concerning fines in the Militia Law of the State.

Sullivan 1829 167

Militia, 110th Regiment Petition of officers of the 110th and 57th Militia Regiments

concerning the division line between the two regiments.

Lawrence 1829 6

Militia, 17th Regiment Petitions from Wilson County militia officers regarding militia



Wilson 1829 48

Militia, 33rd Regiment Petition regarding Capt. Jackson’s Company and their attendance at

the 33rd Regimental musters.

Campbell 1829 177

Militia, 33rd Regiment Petition of the 33rd Regiment asking to form a second battalion with


Campbell 1829 217

Militia, 4th Regiment Petition from the 4th Regiment asking a new company be formed

south of the Holston River.

Hawkins 1829 201

Militia, 57th Regiment Petition of officers of the 110th and 57th Militia Regiments

concerning the division line between the two regiments.

Lawrence 1829 6

Militia, 72nd Regiment Petitions from Wilson County militia officers regarding militia



Wilson 1829 48

Militia, 94th Regiment Petition from officers of the 94th Regiment asking the muster dates

be changed.

McMinn 1829 204

Militia, Memphis Lt.

Infantry Company

Petition of officers of the Memphis Lt. Infantry Company

concerning funds to purchase arms.

Haywood 1829 3

Mill Petition of Elisa Nightingale concerning her cotton manufacturing


Maury 1829 20

Mill Petition of James H. Hornback regarding the building of a grist and


Marion 1829 121

Mill Petitions for and against the mill and dam of John and Joseph Greer


Lincoln 1829 123a

Mill Petition of John Beabson regarding a mill/dam of William and John



Sevier 1829 128

Mill Petition from Franklin County regarding a mill of Capt. Thomas


Franklin 1829 183

Mill Petition from Gibson County protesting the building of mills on

vacant land without an inspection being made first.

Gibson 1829 186

Mill Petition from Weakley County asking a land preference for William


Weakley 1829 214

Mill Petition asking that William Mothershed be permitted to build a mill

on Birdsong Creek.

Humphreys 1829 241

Miller, Houston Petitions from Jackson County recommending that John McCarver



James W. Parrish.

Jackson 1829 152

Miller, John Petition of Joseph Dyre asking relief from $1000.00 bond he put up


Smith.

McMinn 1829 163

Miller, John (Cherokee

Indian)

Petition of Robert Gamble concerning land purchased in Hiwassee



Rhea 1829 26

Miller, Stan H. Petition of Elijah Robinson asking relief from assault and battery




Sevier 1829 146

Mitchel, Samuel

(Colonel)

Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of




Bedford 1829 139

Mitchell, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Mitchell’s Company recommending Col. James


1829 64

Mitchell, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Mitchell’s Company recommending William F.


Rutherford 1829 75

Mitchell, Solomon Petition from Sumner and Robertson Counties asking that Solomon


Sumner,

Robertson

1829 255

Montgomery County,

bridge

Petition of A. M. Barker regarding a law for the construction of a


Montgomery 1829 157

Montgomery County,

ferry

Petition of A. M. Barker regarding a law for the construction of a


Montgomery 1829 157

Montgomery,

Alexander

Petition of Alexander Montgomery, Jacob Dillen, William M.



Fentress 1829 192

Montgomery,

Montgomery Irwin

(Jailer)

Petition of Montgomery Irwin Montgomery, jailer of Sullivan


William Humphries.

Sullivan 1829 209

Montgomery, William Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and





Monroe 1829 80

Montgomery, William Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending William



Sumner 1829 258

Morgan, Gideon Petition of Gideon Morgan concerning land for a bridge across


McMinn 1829 264

Morgan, John Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of




Bedford 1829 139

Morgan, Lewis Petition of David Ragsdale asking that no new turnpike road charters






Rhea 1829 257

Morris, Robert Petition of Robert Morris asking permission to hawk and peddle


Esquire.

Blount 1829 280

Morris, William B.

(Captain)

Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg.,




Rutherford 1829 73


Number

Moss, Betsy Haggard Petition of John Mass asking for a divorce from his wife, Betsy



Anderson 1829 191

Moss, John Petition of John Mass asking for a divorce from his wife, Betsy



Anderson 1829 191

Moss, Thomas Petition of John Mass asking for a divorce from his wife, Betsy



Anderson 1829 191

Mothershed, William Petition asking that William Mothershed be permitted to build a mill

on Birdsong Creek.

Humphreys 1829 241

Mows, William Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and





Monroe 1829 80

Muce, Daniel Petition from Capt. Major’s Company asking that the home of Henry


Muce.

Franklin 1829 34

Mullins, Willis Petition of James Young, Sheriff of Jackson County, asking relief for




Jackson 1829 153

Murphee, A. (Surveyor) Petition of John Thompson asking that surveys made by A. Murphee

after he left the county be legalized.

Humphreys 1829 251

Mynatt, William C. Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy.



William C. Mynatt.

Knox 1829 1

Narrows of Harpeth Petition of Montgomery Bell offering the state an opportunity to buy

land known as “The Narrows of Harpeth.”

Dickson 1829 235

Nash, Thomas Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of







Rutherford 1829 147

Nashville Bridge

Company

CompanyPetition of Pres. and Trustees of Nashville Bridge Co. and

others protesting construction of a new bridge across the

Cumberland River.

Davidson 1829 156

Nashville Bridge

Company

Petition of John Roberts asking compensation for damage done to





Hynes.

Davidson 1829 223

Nation, Christopher Petition of Christopher Nation asking compensation for a gun

impounded during the Indian Wars.

Claiborne 1829 170

Navigation Statements from J. B. McCormick and James Picford regarding


Fentress 1829 120

Navigation Petition asking the removal of obstructions to navigation on the

Duck River. (Eight pages of signatures)

Bedford,

Hickman,

Maury

1829 122

Navigation Petitions for and against the mill and dam of John and Joseph Greer


Lincoln 1829 123a

Navigation Petition from Jackson County concerning navigation of Roaring


Jackson 1829 125

Navigation Petition from Jackson County asking that Roaring River NOT be

declared navigable.

Jackson 1829 126

Navigation Petition from Washington County asking obstructions to navigation

be cleared from the Nolichucky River.

Washington 1829 127

Navigation Petition from Jefferson County to remove obstructions to navigation



Jefferson 1829 129

Neal, John T. Petition from John W. Buchanan asking for a divorce from his wife,


Neil.

Bedford 1829 213

Nester, (Captain) Petition of the 33rd Regiment asking to form a second battalion with


Campbell 1829 217

Newlin, L. S. Petition asking relief for L. S. Newlin from gambling fine. Giles 1829 58

Newman, (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of







Rutherford 1829 147

Nichols, John Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of







Rutherford 1829 147

Nichols, Lawrence Petition of Jacob McAdams asking for a divorce from his wife,



Bedford 1829 286

Night, Nancy McElyea Petition of Nancy McElyea Night asking for a divorce from her


Lawrence 1829 7

Night, Richard Petition of Nancy McElyea Night asking for a divorce from her


Lawrence 1829 7

Nightingale, Elisa Petition of Elisa Nightingale concerning her cotton manufacturing


Maury 1829 20

Nightingale, George P. Petition of Elisa Nightingale concerning her cotton manufacturing


Maury 1829 20

Nimmo, Allen C. Petition from Gibson County asking Allen C. Nimmo be permitted


Gibson 1829 179

Nolichucky River Petition from Washington County asking a ferry service be


Washington 1829 263

Norman, Turney Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg.,




Rutherford 1829 73

Nye, Nathaniel Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s




Giles 1829 62

O’Brian, James Petition of James and John O’Brian asking relief from taxes. Sullivan 1829 165

O’Brian, John Petition of James and John O’Brian asking relief from taxes. Sullivan 1829 165

O’Neal, Hugh Petition from Capt. James Cherry’s Company recommending Hugh


Warren 1829 97

O’Neal, John W. Petition from John W. Buchanan asking for a divorce from his wife,


Neil.

Bedford 1829 213

Old, Jacky G. Petition of Jackey G. Old widow and administrator of John E. Old


Fayette,

Hardeman

1829 68

Old, John E. Petition of Jackey G. Old widow and administrator of John E. Old


Fayette,

Hardeman

1829 68


Number

Oldham, Emily E. Petition of Rosean Smith asking a divorce from her husband,




page 261)

Knox 1829 231

Oldham, Henry Petition of Rosean Smith asking a divorce from her husband,




page 261)

Knox 1829 231

Oldham, William Petition of Rosean Smith asking a divorce from her husband,




page 261)

Knox 1829 231

Oliver, James Petition of Gilbert Boie concerning land in the Congressional


James Oliver.

Maury 1829 247

Ottinger, (Captain) Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss,




Greene 1829 267

Overstreet, Jefferson Petition of Rosean Smith asking a divorce from her husband,




page 261)

Knox 1829 231

Pace, James (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of







Rutherford 1829 147

Pages Ferry Petition of Timothy W. Gilman regarding a proposed change to



Davidson 1829 219

Paine, John Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross




White 1829 86

Palmer, (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of







Rutherford 1829 147

Palmer, (Captain) Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R,




Rutherford 1829 148

Palmer, Lee Petition from Lee Palmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Lucy

Stone Palmer.

Carroll 1829 142

Palmer, Lucy Stone Petition from Lee Palmer asking for a divorce from his wife, Lucy

Stone Palmer.

Carroll 1829 142

Park, James Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy.



William C. Mynatt.

Knox 1829 1

Parkhurst, Daniel Petition from Warren County recommending Daniel Parkhurst be


Cappo

Warren 1829 115

Parrish, James W.

(Captain)

Petitions from Jackson County recommending that John McCarver



James W. Parrish.

Jackson 1829 152

Patty, Obediah Petition of Sam’l Wilson regarding a land claim in the Hiwassee


Monroe 1829 199

Payne, Greenwood Petition of Thomas Hickman, sheriff of Davidson County, asking


White County.

Davidson 1829 222

Payne, Merryman Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss,




Greene 1829 267

Peake, Absoum Petition of John Austin asking for fees as jailer. Named in Petition:



McMinn 1829 155

Pearce, McKinney Petition from Capt. William B. Morris’ Company, 53rd Reg.,




Rutherford 1829 73

Perkins, Anna Petition of Harriet H. Perkins, widow of Charles Perkins, and



Perkins.

Williamson 1829 105

Perkins, Charles Petition of Harriet H. Perkins, widow of Charles Perkins, and



Perkins.

Williamson 1829 105

Perkins, Harriet H. Petition of Harriet H. Perkins, widow of Charles Perkins, and



Perkins.

Williamson 1829 105

Perkins, Maritta Petition of Harriet H. Perkins, widow of Charles Perkins, and



Perkins.

Williamson 1829 105

Perkins, Nicholas Tait Petition of Harriet H. Perkins, widow of Charles Perkins, and



Perkins.

Williamson 1829 105

Perkins, Thomas H. Petition of Thomas H. Perkins concerning land. Named in petition: J.


Williamson 1829 39

Perry County,

boundaries

Petition asking for adjustments to the boundaries of Hardin, Perry



Hardin, Perry,

Wayne

1829 103

Perry, James Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s




Giles 1829 62

Perryville, TN Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service




Reeves’ ferry.

Perry 1829 239

Picford, James Statements from J. B. McCormick and James Picford regarding


Fentress 1829 120


Number

Pike, James Petition from Robertson County asking relief for Benjamin Gains



Robertson 1829 119

Pikeville, TN Petition from White County to dissolve present charter of turnpike




White 1829 8

Pikeville, TN Petition from Bledsoe County asking that a turnpike road be

established from Washington in Rhea County to Pikeville in Bledsoe

County. (100 signatures)

Bledsoe, Rhea 1829 259

Piles Turnpike Petition from Fentress County asking that William Chilton and N.



Fentress 1829 256

Pille, John Petition of John Pille asking for a divorce fom his wife, Nancy Pille.


Fentress 1829 193

Pille, Nancy Petition of John Pille asking for a divorce fom his wife, Nancy Pille.


Fentress 1829 193

Piper, James H. Petition from Trustees of Columbiaa College asking for state funds.


Maury 1829 9

Pitts, Bartley Petition from Capt. William Mason’s Company recommending


Gordon.

Robertson 1829 113

Polk & Porter Affidavit of Thomas Taylor regarding a land grant. Also named: A.


Tipton 1829 160

Ponder, James Petition from James Ponder asking for a divorce from his wife,

Nancy Ponder.

Sevier 1829 145

Ponder, Nancy Petition from James Ponder asking for a divorce from his wife,

Nancy Ponder.

Sevier 1829 145

Porter, J. Petition of Thomas H. Perkins concerning land. Named in petition: J.


Williamson 1829 39

Porter, John Petitions for a divorce from both John and Sally Porter. Also




White 1829 273

Porter, Sally Petitions for a divorce from both John and Sally Porter. Also




White 1829 273

Porter, Samuel Petitions for a divorce from both John and Sally Porter. Also




White 1829 273

Porterfield, Francis Petition from Lincoln County recommending Captain Benjamin W.



Lincoln 1829 123c

(page 14)

Potts, Henry (Captain) Petition of Capt. Henry Potts Company recommending that George


Hickman 1829 252

Powell, Joseph Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss,




Greene 1829 267

Powell, Joseph Petition of Town Company of Carter County recommending that



Carter 1829 269

Powell, Joseph Jr. Petition from Carter County recommending Joseph Powell, Jr. be


Carter 1829 297

Powell, Joseph Jr. Petition from Carter County recommending Joseph Powell, Jr. be


Carter 1829 298

Powell, Robert Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and




Weakley 1829 31

Proffitt, David Petition of David Proffitt concerning purchase of land from the heirs

of Robert Been.

Grainger 1829 287

Purris, Henry S. Petition of Henry S. Purris for the heirs of John Purris regarding a


Knox 1829 118

Purris, John Petition of Henry S. Purris for the heirs of John Purris regarding a


Knox 1829 118

Quarles, James T.

(Clerk Circuit Court)

Petition of James Young, Sheriff of Jackson County, asking relief for




Jackson 1829 153

Ragsdale, David Petition of David Ragsdale asking that no new turnpike road charters






Rhea 1829 257

Ragsdale, Edward Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and





Monroe 1829 80

Ragsdale, Peter

(Captain)

Petition of Capt. Peter Ragsdale Company recommending William


Humphreys 1829 169b

Rains, Jane Petition of John Rains asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane


Cocke 1829 11

Rains, John Petition of John Rains asking for a divorce from his wife, Jane


Cocke 1829 11

Rainwater, (Captain) Petitions from Sevier County recommending that John Jenkins, and



Sevier 1829 144

Randal, Nassay M.

(Captain)

Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson,




Perry 1829 296

Randle, George D. Petition from Weakley County asking a land preference for William


Weakley 1829 214

Ranson, John Petition of Capt. Snell’s Company recommending John Ranson be


Rutherford 1829 149

Rayburn, Capley A.

(Captain)

Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of




Bedford 1829 139

Raye, George Petition of George Raye, Joseph Cobb, John Humphreys and John


Grainger 1829 278

Readey, William F. Petition from Capt. Mitchell’s Company recommending William F.


Rutherford 1829 75

Reed, Isaac Petition from Campbell County asking that Allen McDonald be




road commissioners.

Campbell 1829 236a

Reed, John Petition from Campbell County asking that Allen McDonald be




road commissioners.

Campbell 1829 236a


Number

Reeve, Mark Petition of Mark Reeve & Sons asking for a loan to expand their iron

works.

Carter 1829 203

Reeves, John Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service




Reeves’ ferry.

Perry 1829 239

Regan, Jesse Petition of Willie Tilly asking permission to adopt Jesse Regan as

his son.

Sumner 1829 74

Religious Meetings Petition from Washington County asking that all religious

denominations be permitted to use the Baptist meeting house at

Buffalo Ridge for worship.

Washington 1829 99

Reynolds, William Petition from Cocke County regarding a request to be submitted by


road.

Cocke 1829 187

Reynolds, William Petition asking that Peter Davis, William Reynolds and Stephen Huff


Cocke,

Greene,

Jefferson

1829 205

Reynoldsburg, TN Statements of William Bailey for jailer fees incurred during the court

session at Reynoldsburg.

Humphreys 1829 202

Rhea County Petition from Rhea County concerning land for a township. Rhea 1829 12

Rhodes, Taylor Petition of Thomas McGowen of Morgan County asking relief from



Morgan,

Tipton

1829 159

Rich, John Petition of John Rich asking for a divorce from his wife, Susanah


Maury 1829 233

Rich, Susanah Moore Petition of John Rich asking for a divorce from his wife, Susanah


Maury 1829 233

Richardson, William M. Petition of Alexander Montgomery, Jacob Dillen, William M.



Fentress 1829 192

Riggs, Jesse Petition of Jesse Riggs regarding land. Named in petition: Martin

Ashburn.

Lincoln 1829 90

Roadin, Green B. Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service




Reeves’ ferry.

Perry 1829 239

Roberts, John Petition of John Roberts asking compensation for damage done to





Hynes.

Davidson 1829 223

Roberts, Ridley Petition from Jackson County concerning navigation of Roaring


Jackson 1829 125

Roberts, Wilson L. Petition of John Roberts asking compensation for damage done to





Hynes.

Davidson 1829 223

Robertson, A. H. Statement of A. H. Robertson addressed to Gen. William Martin


1829 190

Robertson, John L. Petition of John L. Robertson asking a divorce from his wife, Nancy



Weakley 1829 282

Robertson, Julius C. N. Petition of Julius C. N. Robertson regarding a land entry. Named in


Hardeman 1829 208

Robertson, Nancy Pery Petition of John L. Robertson asking a divorce from his wife, Nancy



Weakley 1829 282

Robins, Michall Petition from Campbell County asking that Allen McDonald be




road commissioners.

Campbell 1829 236a

Robinson, Elijah Petition of Elijah Robinson asking relief from assault and battery




Sevier 1829 146

Rogers, Jacob Petition of John L. Robertson asking a divorce from his wife, Nancy



Weakley 1829 282

Rogers, John W. Petition from the Town of Dresden asking permission to sell town


Weakley 1829 93

Ross, Randolph Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released




White 1829 42

Ross, Randolph Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross




White 1829 86

Ross, Reubin Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released




White 1829 42

Ross, Reubin Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross




White 1829 86

Rucker, Thomas S. Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of







Rutherford 1829 147

Rupell, David Petition of David Rupell, Nicholas Byers, and Arthur H. Henly of



1829 182

Russell, Samuel R. Petition of Samuel R. Russell asking a correction be made to a land


Hamilton 1829 271

Sanders, Daniel L. Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson,




Perry 1829 296

Sanders, Isaac Petition of Meriman Jones regarding land. Named in petition: Isaac


Madison 1829 133

Sanders, Thomas Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R,




Rutherford 1829 148

Saroen, Jeremiah

(Captain)

Petition from Sumner County recommending Robert Dorris, Robert




Sumner 1829 285

School Lands Petition from Lincoln County concerning school lands. Named in

petition: Hugh M. Blake, school commissioner.

Lincoln 1829 123b

(page 12)


Number

Schools, Female Petitions from Henry Brooks & Samuel Martin asking assistance in



Smith 1829 172

Schools, Female A proposed bill for the purchase of silk worms for female schools. 1829 216b

Seay, Barnard Petition of John Austin asking for fees as jailer. Named in Petition:



McMinn 1829 155

Selvage, Michael Petition from Roane County asking relief for Michael Selvage

regarding payments due state for infraction of law by his daughter.

Named in petition: Uriah Wilkerson’s Reservation in Hiwassee

District.

Roane 1829 281

Sequatchie River Petition of James H. Hornback regarding the building of a grist and


Marion 1829 121

Settles, Edward Petition from Smith County asking compensation be given to



Smith 1829 18

Sevier, John Petition of the Heirs of Richard Sparks regarding disputed land.


Elisha Boyd.

Hardin 1829 102

Seymour, William Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released




White 1829 42

Shannon, James Petition for minor heirs of Jepthah Clemmons regarding a land



James Shannon.

Wilson 1829 44

Shelby, John Dr. Petition of John Roberts asking compensation for damage done to





Hynes.

Davidson 1829 223

Shelton, John Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service




Reeves’ ferry.

Perry 1829 239

Shelton, John Petitions recommending Daniel L. Sanders, Nathaniel Dickerson,




Perry 1829 296

Sherman, Frederick Petition of Betsy Smith regarding the will of Frederick Sherman,



Davidson 1829 188

Short, Aaron Petition of Jane Short asking for a divorce from her husband, Aaron


1829 65

Short, Jane Petition of Jane Short asking for a divorce from her husband, Aaron


1829 65

Sick, Joseph M. Petition of Mary Sick asking that she not be held liable for the debts



Claiborne 1829 229

Sick, Mary Petition of Mary Sick asking that she not be held liable for the debts



Claiborne 1829 229

Sides, George Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending George Sides


Mathes, John Duncan

Warren 1829 116

Sikes, Jessie Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of







Rutherford 1829 147

Silk Worms Petitions from Henry Brooks & Samuel Martin asking assistance in



Smith 1829 172

Silk Worms A proposed bill for the purchase of silk worms for female schools. 1829 216b

Silvey, Brachston Petition of Andrew F. Jones, jailer of Knox County, asking fees for




Knox 1829 81

Silvey, Joseph Petition of Andrew F. Jones, jailer of Knox County, asking fees for




Knox 1829 81

Simpson, J. W. Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross




White 1829 86

Simpson, John W. Petition of Rhoda Jones asking for a divorce from her husband,



Fentress 1829 136

Simpson, John W.

(General)

Petition from Sundry citizens of White County asking to be released




White 1829 42

Skidmore, Elijah Petition of Andrew F. Jones, jailer of Knox County, asking fees for




Knox 1829 81

Skidmore, William Petition of Andrew F. Jones, jailer of Knox County, asking fees for




Knox 1829 81

Slapp, Akillis Petition of William Butler asking for a divorce from his wife,



Monroe 1829 221

Slave, Daniel Petition from Smith County asking compensation be given to



Smith 1829 18

Sloss, Joseph Petition of Jospeh Sloss asking for a divorce from his wife, Sally


Rutherford 1829 41

Sloss, Sally Petition of Jospeh Sloss asking for a divorce from his wife, Sally


Rutherford 1829 41

Smidlay, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Smidlay’s Company recommending Edward W.


Humphreys 1829 168

Smith County,

boundaries



White,

Jackson, Smith

1829 94

Smith, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Smith’s company recommending Archabel Gaul


Fine.

Rhea 1829 13

Smith, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending George Sides


Mathes, John Duncan

Warren 1829 116

Smith, (Captain) Petition from Capt. Smith’s Company recommending William



Sumner 1829 258


Number

Smith, Betsy Petition of Betsy Smith regarding the will of Frederick Sherman,



Davidson 1829 188

Smith, Frederick Statement in support of Frederick Smith’s request for a divorce from


signatures.)

Campbell 1829 236b

Smith, Jessee (Captain) Petition from Capt. Jessee Smith’s Company recommending Edward


William Ladderdare.

Hamilton 1829 184

Smith, Joel Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of







Rutherford 1829 147

Smith, Joseph Petition of Joseph Smith to build a bridge and turnpike road. McNairy 1829 92

Smith, Nancy Statement in support of Frederick Smith’s request for a divorce from


signatures.)

Campbell 1829 236b

Smith, Nathaniel Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold





Matlock.

McMinn 1829 131

Smith, Nathaniel

(Major)

Petition of Joseph Dyre asking relief from $1000.00 bond he put up


Smith.

McMinn 1829 163

Smith, Rosean Petition of Rosean Smith asking a divorce from her husband,




page 261)

Knox 1829 231

Smith, Ulysses G. Petition of Rosean Smith asking a divorce from her husband,




page 261)

Knox 1829 231

Smith, William Petition of William Smith and Richard Waterhouse regarding

payment of merchant’s tax.

Rhea 1829 14

Smith, William Petition of David Ragsdale asking that no new turnpike road charters






Rhea 1829 257

Snell, (Captain) Petition of Capt. Snell’s Company recommending John Ranson be


Rutherford 1829 149

Sollee, Joseph Petition of Moses Sollee asking relief from a land entry error. Also


Rhea 1829 161

Sollee, Moses Petition of Moses Sollee asking relief from a land entry error. Also


Rhea 1829 161

Sparks, Richard Petition of the Heirs of Richard Sparks regarding disputed land.


Elisha Boyd.

Hardin 1829 102

Sparta, TN Petition from White County to dissolve present charter of turnpike




White 1829 8

Sparta, TN Petition of Christopher Hoffman asking to be granted a turnpike road


White 1829 54

Stafford, John (Captain) Petitions from Jackson County recommending that John McCarver



James W. Parrish.

Jackson 1829 152

State Bank of

Tennessee

Petition from the Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Memphis

asking that a branch of the State Bank of Tennessee be established at

Memphis.

Shelby 1829 210

State Bank, salaries Petition from Grainger County asking that salaries of officers of the

State Bank be reduced.

Grainger 1829 28

Stephen, William Petition from Crow Creek Valley recommending Hillsman King and


Franklin 1829 246

Stewart, Daniel M. Petitions from Rutherford County recommending that William R,




Rutherford 1829 148

Stout, William Petition from Hardin County asking relief for John L. Barnes, jailor.



Hardin 1829 206

Stout, William Petition of John L. Barnes asking for jailor’s fees for keeping James


Hardin 1829 207

Stride, Justice Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and





Monroe 1829 80

Strong, Joseph C. Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy.



William C. Mynatt.

Knox 1829 1

Stunston, Burnetty Petition of James Stuntson asking for a divorce from his wife,


Summers.

Weakley 1829 30

Stunston, Elizabeth Petition of James Stuntson asking for a divorce from his wife,


Summers.

Weakley 1829 30

Stunston, James Petition of James Stuntson asking for a divorce from his wife,


Summers.

Weakley 1829 30

Summers, Elizabeth Petition of James Stuntson asking for a divorce from his wife,


Summers.

Weakley 1829 30

Tax, Merchants Petition of William Smith and Richard Waterhouse regarding


Rhea 1829 14

Taylor, Francis Petition from Obion County recommending Francis Taylor be


Obion 1829 274

Taylor, Isaac Petition of Causbey Bowman asking for a divorce from his wife,



White 1829 108

Taylor, Thomas Affidavit of Thomas Taylor regarding a land grant. Also named: A.


Tipton 1829 160


Number

Tenison, Edmund Petitions from Rutherford County recommending the appointment of







Rutherford 1829 147

Tennessee River Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service




Reeves’ ferry.

Perry 1829 239

Tennessee River Petitions of Jane Blair & John Carmichael regarding a ferry landing

on the Tennessee River. Record of Roane County Court Action

included in folder.

Roane 1829 294

Thomas, Andrew Petition of Andrew Thomas and Samuel Cathy asking to open a

turnpike road.

Bledsoe 1829 185

Thomas, John Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and




Weakley 1829 31

Thompson, Edward G.

H.

Petition of Henry V. Frey asking relief from fine. Named in petition:

Edward G. H. Thompson.

Robertson 1829 77

Thompson, John Petition of John Thompson asking that surveys made by A. Murphee

after he left the county be legalized.

Humphreys 1829 251

Thompson, Raymond Petitions from Bedford County recommending the appointment of




Bedford 1829 139

Thurman, Joshua Petition of Joshua Thurman asking that Samuel Bassil (a free man of

color) be allowed to prove his accounts. (98 supporting signatures.)

Hardeman 1829 107

Tilly, Jesse Petition of Willie Tilly asking permission to adopt Jesse Regan as

his son.

Sumner 1829 74

Tilly, Willie Petition of Willie Tilly asking permission to adopt Jesse Regan as

his son.

Sumner 1829 74

Tissel, John Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered





Weakley 1829 158

Totten, Benjamin Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and




Weakley 1829 31

Townsend, Ira Petition of Ira Townsend concerning a land grant. Statement of


Shelby 1829 134

Townsend, James

(Surveyor)

Petition of William Erwin regarding a land grant. Statement of


White 1829 110

Triplette, John Petition from Campbell County asking that Allen McDonald be




road commissioners.

Campbell 1829 236a

Trotter, William Petition of Elijah Robinson asking relief from assault and battery




Sevier 1829 146

Tucker, Auldon Statement of Auldon Tucker, judge at the election held by Capt.



(See also 1829-260)

Hawkins 1829 265

Turk, Archibald R. Petition from Masons of McMinn County asking permission to hold





Matlock.

McMinn 1829 131

Turk, Archibald R. Petition of John Austin asking for fees as jailer. Named in Petition:



McMinn 1829 155

Turpin, Matthew Petition of Jacob McAdams asking for a divorce from his wife,



Bedford 1829 286

Turpin, Nancy Petition of Jacob McAdams asking for a divorce from his wife,



Bedford 1829 286

Tyler, John Petition of Gilbert Boie concerning land in the Congressional


James Oliver.

Maury 1829 247

Underwood, John Petition of John Underwood asking permission to retail liquor

without a license.

Roane 1829 89

Unicoi Turnpike

Company

Petition of David Rupell, Nicholas Byers, and Arthur H. Henly of



1829 182

Vance, William K.

(Jailer)

Petition from Greene County asking relief be given to William K.



Greene 1829 16

VanZant’s Dam Petition from Franklin County regarding a mill of Capt. Thomas


Franklin 1829 183

Vernoy, Peter Petition of Sarah Wagner Vernoy asking for a divorce from her


page 97.)

Carter 1829 212

Vernoy, Sarah Wagner Petition of Sarah Wagner Vernoy asking for a divorce from her


page 97.)

Carter 1829 212

Waddley’s Ford Petition from Washington County asking a ferry service be


Washington 1829 263

Wade, Henry (free

Negro)

Petition in behalf of Henry Wade, a free Negro, asking he be allowed

to prove his accounts.

Greene 1829 23

Waggoner, Jacob Petition of Elizabeth Isaac asking for a divorce from her husband,


Garner. (See also Private Acts of Tenn. 1829, Chapter 252. Section

2, page 220.)

Lincoln 1829 117

Walker, John Petitions from Greene County recommending that Charles Goss,




Greene 1829 267

Ward, Isaac H. Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered





Weakley 1829 158

Warren County,

boundaries

Petition from attorneys of the 6th Solicitorial District asking the

district be divided.

Warren 1829 69

Washington, TN Petition from Bledsoe County asking that a turnpike road be

established from Washington in Rhea County to Pikeville in Bledsoe

County. (100 signatures)

Bledsoe, Rhea 1829 259


Number

Water courses Petition from sundry citizens praying that all water courses of 100

yards wide and upward be lawful fences where there are no fords

opposite plantations.

1829 84

Waterhouse, Richard Petition of William Smith and Richard Waterhouse regarding


Rhea 1829 14

Watterson, W. D. Petition from Warren County concerning W. D. Watterson and land

for an iron works.

Warren 1829 25

Wayne County, Seat of

Justice

Petition from Wayne County asking the Seat of Justice be removed


Wayne 1829 130

Waynesboro, TN Petition asking for adjustments to the boundaries of Hardin, Perry



Hardin, Perry,

Wayne

1829 103

Waynesboro, TN Petition from Wayne County asking the Seat of Justice be removed


Wayne 1829 130

Weeks, John Jr. Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered





Weakley 1829 158

West, Samuel Petition from Capt. Agnew’s Company recommending Samuel West


Clarke.

Sevier 1829 283

White County,

boundaries



White,

Jackson, Smith

1829 94

White, B. R. Petition recommending Nathaniel Nye from Capt. John Brown’s




Giles 1829 62

White, Hugh L. Petition from trustees to incorporate Knoxville Female Academy.



William C. Mynatt.

Knox 1829 1

White, Thomas Petition from Thomas White, Edward Ragsdale, William Kinard and





Monroe 1829 80

Whiteley, James Petition of Randolph Ross concerning a turnpike road aross




White 1829 86

Wilkerson, Uriah Petition from Roane County asking relief for Michael Selvage

regarding payments due state for infraction of law by his daughter.

Named in petition: Uriah Wilkerson’s Reservation in Hiwassee

District.

Roane 1829 281

Willeford, William L. Petition from Trustees of Columbia College asking for state funds.


Maury 1829 9

Williams, Elbert Petition of Elbert Williams to hawk and peddle without a license. Wilson 1829 33

Williams, Joseph Petition of Isaac H. Ward asking compensation for services rendered





Weakley 1829 158

Williams, Silas Petition of Silas Williams regarding fish traps on Powell's River. Claiborne 1829 124

Williford’s Store Petition from Giles County asking to have a voting precinct at

Williford’s Store.

Giles 1829 57

Willson, Samuel Petition of Sarah Brewington asking for a divorce from husband,



Jefferson 1829 137

Wilson, Henry W.

(Sheriff)

Petition of Henry W. Wilson, sheriff of McNairy County, asking to

be refunded certain monies. Statement of William S. Wisdom.

McNairy 1829 181

Wilson, Joseph Petition of John L. Robertson asking a divorce from his wife, Nancy



Weakley 1829 282

Wilson, Sam’l Petition of Sam’l Wilson regarding a land claim in the Hiwassee


Monroe 1829 199

Winton, James Petition from Roane County asking that a change be made in the




Roane 1829 293

Wisdom, William S. Petition of Henry W. Wilson, sheriff of McNairy County, asking to

be refunded certain monies. Statement of William S. Wisdom.

McNairy 1829 181

Wise, Henry D. Petition of John Roberts asking compensation for damage done to





Hynes.

Davidson 1829 223

Wood, Charles Petition from Sumner County asking Charles Goodall be given relief


Sumner 1829 72

Wood, Jesse Petition from Sumner County asking Charles Goodall be given relief


Sumner 1829 72

Wood, West Petition from the town of Perryville asking for a free ferry service




Reeves’ ferry.

Perry 1829 239

Woodall, John Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah



McConabay.

Sumner 1829 71

Woodall, Judah Petition of John Woodall asking for a divorce from his wife, Judah



McConabay.

Sumner 1829 71

Woods, James O. K. Petition from citizens of southeast Williamson County asking they

be allowed to hold elections at the home of James O. K. Woods.

Williamson 1829 78

Wyatt, (Captain) Petition of Capt. Wyatt’s Company recommending Nathaniel Holms


Deceased.

Stewart 1829 270

Wyley, James Petition from James Wyley refusing nomination to serve as Justice


instead.

Humphreys 1829 169a

Yeats, George Petitions for a divorce from both John and Sally Porter. Also




White 1829 273

Yeats, John Petitions for a divorce from both John and Sally Porter. Also




White 1829 273

Yeocham, Jacob Petition of John Thomas asking for a loan to complete a bridge and




Weakley 1829 31

York, John Petition of Thomas Hickman, sheriff of Davidson County, asking


White County.

Davidson 1829 222

Young, Isaac Petition from Capt. James Cherry’s Company recommending Hugh


Warren 1829 97


Number

Young, James (Sheriff) Petition of James Young, Sheriff of Jackson County, asking relief for




Jackson 1829 153

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